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Free Politzeki protest for Pussy Riot

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Free Politzeki protest for Pussy Riot

Photograph of a protest taking place outside the Russian Embassy in London in support of the members of the Russian punk rock band Pussy Riot, who were arrested in March 2012 on accusations of ‘hooliganism motivated by religious hatred’ after they staged a performance at The Cathedral of Christ the Saviour in Moscow. This demonstration was organised by the English Centre and took place on 30 September 2012. The ‘Free Politzeki’ slogan printed on banners used at the protest translate to ‘Free Political Prisoners’.

Manifestion Free Politzeki pour les Pussy Riot

Photographie d'une manifestation ayant lieu devant l'ambassade russe à Londres en soutien des membres du groupe punk rock russe Pussy Riot, arrêtées en mars 2012 et accusées de «vandalisme motivé par la haine religieuse» après leur performance donnée à la Cathédrale du Christ-Sauveur à Moscou. Cette manifestation organisée par le Centre anglais a eu lieu le 30 septembre 2012. Le slogan «Free Politzeki» peut se traduire par «Libérez les prisonniers politiques».

Protesta Free Politzeki en favor de Pussy Riot

Fotografía de una protesta delante de la embajada Rusa en Londres para mostrar apoyo a las integrantes del grupo de punk rock Pussy Riot, arrestadas en marzo de 2012, acusadas de «hooliganismo motivado por odio religioso» después de su actuación en la Catedral del Cristo Salvador en Moscú. Esta protesta fue organizada por el Centro Inglés y tuvo lugar el 30 de septiembre de 2012. El eslógan «Free Politzeki» puede traducirse como «Liberad Presos Políticos».

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30/09/2012

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English Centre

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