Pussy Riot: Speaking Punk to Power

Pussy Riot is a punk feminist art collective that became an international phenomenon after their performance of an anti-Putin protest song in Moscows Cathedral of Christ the Savior. This book sets the record straight about the movement.

Format: Hardback
Length: 152 pages
Publication date: 12 November 2020
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Pussy Riot is a punk feminist art collective that has gained international attention for their controversial performances. After their performance of an anti-Putin protest song in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior, two of their members were imprisoned. This book seeks to set the record straight and explore the movement's history, goals, and impact.

Pussy Riot was formed in 2011 by three young women, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alekhina, and Yekaterina Samutsevich, who were dissatisfied with the political situation in Russia and the treatment of women in the country. They used their art to express their political beliefs and challenge the status quo.

One of Pussy Riot's most famous performances was their "punk prayer" in the Cathedral of Christ the Savior. In this performance, they wore colorful wigs and balaclavas and sang a protest song against Putin and the Russian government. The performance was controversial and led to the arrest of the three women.

Pussy Riot's activism has been met with both support and criticism. Some supporters see them as brave and courageous women who are using their art to fight for social justice, while others view them as disruptive and disrespectful.

Despite the controversy surrounding Pussy Riot, the movement has continued to grow and evolve. The women have released several albums, performed in various countries, and collaborated with other artists and activists. They have also become advocates for women's rights and political freedom.

In conclusion, Pussy Riot is a punk feminist art collective that has gained international attention for their controversial performances. This book sets the record straight and explores the movement's history, goals, and impact. Pussy Riot's activism has been met with both support and criticism, but they have continued to grow and evolve, using their art to fight for social justice and political freedom.

Weight: 272g
Dimension: 133 x 211 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781350113541