Guy Fawkes Day

‘Occupy’ Camp Spells Hope for Anti-Putin Protests

25 May 2012

“Those who have…suggestions for what to do…in case of a crackdown on the camp…raise your hands!� the anti-Putin protesters occupying a downtown Moscow boulevard intone in unison, their voices amplifying the words of the speaker.

Jailed punk band pushes free speech limits in Russia

25 May 2012

Here's a quick way to get arrested in modern Russia: Walk into a cathedral wearing a neon mask and carrying a guitar, stand on the pulpit and scream punk songs with lyrics like "Virgin Mary drive Putin away!"

Jailed punk band Pussy Riot pushes free speech limits in Russia

25 May 2012

Here's a quick way to get arrested in modern Russia: Walk into a cathedral wearing a neon mask and carrying a guitar, stand on the pulpit and scream punk songs with lyrics like "Virgin Mary drive Putin away!"