Comments on: Russian Pussy Riot

Russian Pussy Riot

infini — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:42:48 -0800

Pussy Riot is a free-floating (except when jailed) band of punk rockers and activists in Russia. Their punk protest issues include LGBT and gender rights, as well as opposition to Putin and the government. They're usually anonymous, and they change their assumed and actual names and personnel on a whim. They perform in balaclavas that hide their features, and wear bright-colored tights and plain, skimpy dresses, so anyone can easily don Pussy Riot gear. Hair, makeup, even gender — doesn't matter. This is not rock star territory. Men can be members of Pussy Riot; so can anyone on the spectrum. They do not perform in clubs or theaters or at music events. Every performance is a guerrilla one. Vice interviews Pussy Riot (before the arrests). Salon reports on the recent detention of three members. Amnesty International page.

By: Isadorady

Isadorady — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 15:52:06 -0800

I have been following the travails of Pussy Riot for awhile now. Thanks for the update.

By: The Whelk

The Whelk — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:02:07 -0800

The arc of the universe bends toward Warren Ellis scripts aparently.

By: infini

infini — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:10:01 -0800

I have been following the travails of Pussy Riot for awhile now. Thanks for the update. Updates are confusing - Moscow Times from 5 days ago says they could go free but Al Jazeera from 3 days ago says denied bail. Reliable news appreciated though.

By: Nomyte

Nomyte — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:13:21 -0800

As a preview of the kind of environment in which they are operating: banal Russian street violence via webcam (contains violence). Would you want to be active in grassroots activism in this kind of place? Respect.

By: AElfwine Evenstar

AElfwine Evenstar — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 16:41:24 -0800

great post except for the last link. I was under the impression we didn't do petitions.

By: dunkadunc

dunkadunc — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 17:45:10 -0800

My dad played these guys a lot on his radio until he was told by the radio station management that regardless of Meredith Brooks, it was mysogynistic for women to use the term "bitch" on the radio and he was offending our female listeners.

By: homunculus

homunculus — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:08:40 -0800

'Your democracy could be here': Pussy Riot supporter 'crucifies' herself

By: Mezentian

Mezentian — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:11:58 -0800

We might not do petitions (it would make sense), so it is possible the last link should be this one, since I assume Amnesty International links per se are legit, it being a respected NGO and all.

By: homunculus

homunculus — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 18:20:53 -0800

Russia's lower house OKs curbs on Internet, media and activists: The bills passed by Russia's State Duma are seen as the latest attempt to crack down on resistance to the rule of President Vladimir Putin.

By: nicebookrack

nicebookrack — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:38:54 -0800

Anonymous: The Rock Band. I know V from Vendetta would approve.

By: nicebookrack

nicebookrack — Sat, 14 Jul 2012 23:47:19 -0800

Cue: the DysTopia mashmix EP by Excellent Riot-Like Pussy in 5...4...3...2...

By: AElfwine Evenstar

AElfwine Evenstar — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 11:27:27 -0800

Russian punk group 'Pussy Riot' go on hunger strike

By: edheil

edheil — Sun, 15 Jul 2012 16:25:22 -0800

Their punk protest issues include LGBT and gender rights

What? I thought t.A.T.u. had that covered.

By: homunculus

homunculus — Sun, 22 Jul 2012 00:50:21 -0800

'Pussy Riot' punk band left to languish in jail for Putin protest - Trial of feminists polarises Russian society.

By: homunculus

homunculus — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:00:40 -0800

Putin will not testify at Pussy Riot trial

By: jeffburdges

jeffburdges — Tue, 24 Jul 2012 01:03:29 -0800

Pussy Riot trial aired on internet

By: homunculus

homunculus — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:44:04 -0800

Pussy Riot Protest At Russian Embassy In D.C. Will Feature Musical Performances

By: homunculus

homunculus — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:45:27 -0800

In other Russian dissent news: Russia Is Stockpiling Drones to Spy on Street Protests

By: adamvasco

adamvasco — Sun, 29 Jul 2012 04:47:14 -0800

Pussy Riot: Will Vladimir Putin regret taking on Russia's cool women punks? includes video on Putin, 'punk prayers' and superheroes. A whole bunch of links from livejournal.