Pussy Riot by barryjeffer
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On February 21, 2012, five members of the group staged a performance on the soleas of Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior. Their actions were stopped by church security officials. By evening, they had turned it into a music video entitled "Punk Prayer - Mother of God, Chase Putin Away!". The women said their protest was directed at the Orthodox Church leader's support for Putin during his election campaign.
On March 3, 2012, two of the group members, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina, were arrested and charged with hooliganism. A third member, Yekaterina Samutsevich, was arrested on March 16. Denied bail, they were held in custody until their trial began in late July. On August 17, 2012, the three members were convicted of hooliganism motivated by religious hatred, and each was sentenced to two years imprisonment. Two other members of the group, who escaped arrest after February's protest, reportedly left Russia fearing persecution. On October 10, following an appeal, Samutsevich was freed on probation, her sentence suspended. The sentences of the other two women were upheld. In late October 2012, Alyokhina and Tolokonnikova were separated and sent to prison.
This isn't the upload I had intended for today, but after watching the HBO documentary on this group I felt compelled.
Comments (53)
ronmolina
Very creative!
flaviok
Concepção e arte magnifica meu amigo, aplausos (5)
linwhite
Very disturbing image and story. They do not have the right of protest in Russia apparently. Having the church desecrated was probably not the crime....rather the anti-Putin stuff. Were they brave or just foolish one wonders......
Rhanagaz
I have followed the case. But it is, I'm afraid, only one of the steps closer to the dictaturship Putin thru the years have worked for. :o[ From kommunism to fascism? But a very fine dedication to the brave women..He, "Big chief", must either be and idiot or totally lacking humor..
Jean_C
A fantastic picture to protest against the imprisonment of these young women, excellent work, Seth!
caty77
Great picture of protestation!
lisalisette
Excellent work.. and nice dedication
Leije
Excelent tribute to these brave girls, excellent work, Seth !
Cyve
Marvelous creation/composition... I love this one !!!
eekdog
heard about that Seth, just be glad we live in the great USA. well done.
Rainbowgirl
A very disturbing image, but not half as disturbing as the story of Pussy Riot and their imprisonment. It's in one line with taking away our freedom in order to 'protect' it as is done in the US, with taking away our economic base in order to 'save' it as is done in Europe, or taking away our right to be of a different opinion in order to 'create' democracy as is done in Turkey right now.
MarciaGomes
Fantástica cena para um protesto as poses das personagens são magníficas a composição é impressionante.++++++++5 Eu não conheço a história desta banda Pussy Riot ,mas obrigado pela informação.
mgtcs
Very creative image my friend, excellent composition, awesome colors, congratulations!
artofsouls
One STUNNING work of art
erlandpil
Great picture erland
RubyT
Brilliant tribute well executed!
CosmicWorth
Great work my friend.
netsuke
Great image. Poses, outfits, and background marvelous. As soon as I saw the image, I knew who you were speaking of.
Xfitz
Recent low level political protesters in Russia have been rounded up and are being put on trial as well. Need to keep an eye on our liberties less we go down that road over here. The premise upon which our nation was founded is that governments will become oppressive unless checks and balances are put in place and are enforced by a vigilant public. How we doing on that i wonder?
Rock69
Great dedication ... I must agree! What happened to the girls is like a witch-hunt in the Middle Ages!!!
mickeyrony
Mystic and surely a great moment of music . Nicely done again ((5++))
romangirl
Fantastic tribute!
flavia49
wonderful tribute
shamanpilot
excellent tribute to brave girls
starfire777
Fantastic work!!! I remember seeing this on BBC World News.
Faemike55
Very good dedication to them let us hope that they will be freed soon
Flash3030
If I didn't know any better I'd say Putin wants to have himself crowned Czar.
SidheRoseGraphics
A wondeful tribute to them and those like them who suffer a penalty for their stands. Our world grows more and more in line with certain 'fictional' stories each day.
donnena
Thanks for the Tribute to Pussy Riot!
jimlad
excellent work :)