Pussy Riot (1 août 2011 – 6 h 16 min, 18 mai 2024 ans)

Description:

Formed in 2011 when Putin ran for 3rd term.
They call themselves "A punk group working in the realm of media action art."
They combat gender inequality in Russia (12000 women die from domestic violence each year, Feminism coined feminism as a mortal sin by orthodox church)
They are Fighting for LGBTQ rights (You can’t talk about LGBTQ rights to children in a positive way in Russia)
They were Influenced by riot grrrl in US and western Europe movements in ‘90s.
Introduced protest art in Russia to make change.
In 2012, the made "Mother Of God Chase Putin Away" (song)
where they went into a cathedral to protest church and Putin alliance.
They got the attention of people around the world and global stars have spoken out in solidarity with them.
They have been disbanded and reformed in many ways, but currently, Anyone can be pussy riot ( the impact of protest art around Russia is not limited to certain individuals.)
They have turned from more of a band to a movement.
They have made a big impact on Russia by inspiring people to think twice about what is told to them.