The court in Moscow sentenced to two years imprisonment to three members of the band Pussy Riot after being found guilty of "unrest" and religious hatred. These three young artists on 21 February, the most important church in the capital city of Moscow held a "Punk Prayer" against the return of Vladimir Putin who was then serving prime minister, to the presidency. They are also protesting the close ties between state and church in Russia. Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow is known as the heart of the Russian Orthodox Christian activity. The defense said the process was politically motivated.
"Banish Putin"
Particularly interesting is the attention to the protest video posted on the internet, with songs that sound converted into "Holy Mary, holy virgin, Putin cast out." Putin himself after his election as president has publicly said anger over the look of protest. "I hope, It will never happen again, "Putin said on March 7.
The third defendant's lawyer on Friday (17/08) requested the three artist's fans to support him in front of the courthouseBut they can not seem to wear a mask, carrying a flag and appearing in a transparent manner, to avoid arrest on charges of illegally amassing. So says Mark Fejgin lawyer told the newspaper "Nowyje Iswestija". While police blocked a court building near the river Moscow. Bars has been since Friday (17/08) morning, blocking the entrance to the court.
Lessons for the Critics?
Interesting details: The process was held in the same court building, where businessmen and Putin critic Michail Chodorkovski in 2010 was convicted of stealing the oil itself. Chodorkovski, former director of the Yukos oil company, is currently in prison accused Putin's political pursuit of the musician band Pussy Riot. "The goal is to teach the critics of the regime." Said Chodorkovski told German newspaper 'Süddeutsche Zeitung', which according to the daily conduct interviews for months with the opposition.
Meanwhile, human rights organization Amnesty International recognizes that women musicians as political prisoners. In Russia in addition to the three female members of the band Pussy Riot, a former oil company manager Michail Chodorkovski and former business partner Platon Lebedev also received the status of political prisoner by Amnesty International
"Banish Putin"
Particularly interesting is the attention to the protest video posted on the internet, with songs that sound converted into "Holy Mary, holy virgin, Putin cast out." Putin himself after his election as president has publicly said anger over the look of protest. "I hope, It will never happen again, "Putin said on March 7.
The third defendant's lawyer on Friday (17/08) requested the three artist's fans to support him in front of the courthouseBut they can not seem to wear a mask, carrying a flag and appearing in a transparent manner, to avoid arrest on charges of illegally amassing. So says Mark Fejgin lawyer told the newspaper "Nowyje Iswestija". While police blocked a court building near the river Moscow. Bars has been since Friday (17/08) morning, blocking the entrance to the court.
Lessons for the Critics?
Interesting details: The process was held in the same court building, where businessmen and Putin critic Michail Chodorkovski in 2010 was convicted of stealing the oil itself. Chodorkovski, former director of the Yukos oil company, is currently in prison accused Putin's political pursuit of the musician band Pussy Riot. "The goal is to teach the critics of the regime." Said Chodorkovski told German newspaper 'Süddeutsche Zeitung', which according to the daily conduct interviews for months with the opposition.
Meanwhile, human rights organization Amnesty International recognizes that women musicians as political prisoners. In Russia in addition to the three female members of the band Pussy Riot, a former oil company manager Michail Chodorkovski and former business partner Platon Lebedev also received the status of political prisoner by Amnesty International
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