Who is Pussy Riot?
Q: Who is Pussy Riot?
A: Pussy Riot is a feminist punk rock protest group of eleven women from Russia.
Q: When was Pussy Riot formed?
A: Pussy Riot was formed in Moscow in August 2011.
Q: Why were three members of Pussy Riot put in prison?
A: Three members of Pussy Riot were put in prison for a protest they did at a cathedral in Moscow against Vladimir Putin.
Q: Who was let out of prison in September 2012 and why?
A: Yekaterina Samutsevich was let out of prison in September 2012 after her appeal succeeded.
Q: Were there protests around the world against the imprisonment of Pussy Riot members?
A: Yes, there were protests around the world by people who thought that it was wrong for Pussy Riot members to be put in prison.
Q: Who advocated for the release of Pussy Riot members?
A: Lots of famous people said that Pussy Riot members should be released, including Madonna.
Q: Who was let out of prison on December 23, 2013 and were they still considered a member of Pussy Riot?
A: Tolokonnikova and Alyokhina were let out of prison on December 23, 2013. Other members declared that they could not be Pussy Riot members because they showed their faces on US television.
