Pussy Riot as a symptom of Putinism
Journal: London School of Economics and Political Science Research Online (London School of Economics and Political Science)
Year: 2015

Pussy Riot’s recent guest appearance on the third season of US hit show House of Cards demonstrates that the arguably most famous faces of the Russian opposition have not lost their international appeal, especially when facing off a sinister Putin-like character – a satisfaction that has so far eluded them in real life. More than a year since their release from a Russian labour colony, this may be a good time to revisit their case and assess its longer-term significance for Russia. With Presiden