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The Investigative Committee checks the posts of Tolokonnikova from Pussy Riot for insulting the feelings of believers

The Investigative Committee of Russia has begun a pre-investigation check of the posts of Nadezhda Tolokonnikova*, a member of the punk band Pussy Riot, for insulting the feelings of believers. It is reported by RBC with reference to its sources. In Tolokonnikova’s publications, the security forces saw actions that, according to law enforcement officers, could […]

Pussy Riot member Alekhina jailed for 15 days over 2015 Instagram post

The Tverskoy District Court of Moscow has arrested Pussy Riot member Maria Alyokhina for 15 days for posting on Instagram seven years ago. She was arrested under part 1 of article 20.3 of the Code of Administrative Offenses (“Demonstration of Nazi symbols”), reports “Mediazona”* with reference to the lawyer of the human rights organization “Apology” […]