VOICED: Russia refuses to release anti-Putin punks Pussy Riot

The video discusses the controversial protest by punk group Pussy Riot in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior, where they performed a punk prayer against Vladimir Putin. The protest led to the detention of two members, facing seven years in jail for hooliganism. The case has divided Russian society, with some supporting the women and others condemning them. The church and political figures are also split, with some calling for severe punishment and others advocating for leniency. The detained women, both mothers, are on hunger strike, highlighting the political and personal dimensions of the case.

What was the location of the controversial protest by Pussy Riot?

• Red Square

• Cathedral of Christ the Savior

• Kremlin

• Bolshoi Theatre

What is the maximum jail sentence the detained women face?

• Three years

• Ten years

• Five years

• Seven years

What is the main reason some people sympathize with Pussy Riot?

• They are famous musicians

• They were unaware of the consequences

• They are political activists

• They are religious figures

What has been reported about the families of the detained women?

• They received financial support

• They were given awards

• They faced death threats

• They were relocated

What action have the detained women taken while awaiting their next hearing?

• Written a book

• Held a press conference

• Gone on a hunger strike

• Started a petition