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 is the significance of the location where the protest took place?

What were some of the demands made by clerics regarding the prosecution of the women?