Russian Dissident Punk Band Pussy Riot Goes on Trial – Hit & Run …

Today, over in Putin's unfree Russia, three members of the feminist punk band Pussy Riot go on trial for "hooliganism motivated by by religious hatred or hostility" for a February stunt where they performed "Punk Prayer"in Moscow's Cathedral of Christ the Savior during massive protests against then-nearly relelected President Vladimir Putin. The lyrics of the song include: St. Maria, Virgin, Drive away Putin Drive away! Drive away Putin! Black robe, golden epaulettes …

from http://reason.com/blog/2012/07/30/russian-dissident-punk-band-pussy-riot-g