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DESCRIPTION:Press Release  \n(For Immediate Release)\n\nBay Area supporters of Pussy 
 Riot are planning two solidarity protest actions this Friday, April 27th, 
 2012.\n\nThe actions taking place in San Francisco this Friday are intended 
 to show international solidarity with the Russian feminist punk group 
 "Pussy Riot", three of whose female members were arrested in March for 
 allegedly singing a punk-prayer at Christ the Savior Cathedral in Moscow 
 (asking: “Virgin Mary, Send Putin Away”). Their protest song, which has 
 circulated on the internet as a montage of music and visual footage, 
 demonstrates for human rights and against the current oppression and 
 corruption of the political regime headed by Vladimir Putin.\n\nThe members 
 of Pussy Riot who have been detained are three young women in their early 
 twenties, Maria Alekhina, Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, and Ekaterina Samusevich. 
 Although they deny having participated in the events in question, they are 
 charged with “Hooliganism,” which carries a maximum sentence of seven 
 years imprisonment in Russia, and will remain jailed until June.\n\nThe 
 detained activists now need the support of the world's community. This case 
 illustrates the gross level of violations against human rights in Russia 
 and requires immediate attention.\n\nThe action to be held in San Francisco 
 aims to spread awareness about Pussy Riot's case, and to stand in 
 international solidarity with the feminist activists in\nRussia.\n\nThe 
 principal event will be held in front of the Russian Consulate. Then we'll 
 move to downtown San Francisco, for the final performance/street 
 action.\n\nWe are planning a fun, colorful flashmob-style event, with 
 opportunities to dance, sing and express.\n\n\n\n 
 https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/04/24/18711968.php
SUMMARY:Solidarity Action with jailed Pussy Riot members in Russia
LOCATION:*Russian Embassy- Meet at 1:30 pm at Lyon & Broadway st, at the entrance to 
 Park Presidio for the action at the Russian Consulate.\nAction starts at 
 2pm.\n\n*Downtown SF- Meet at 3:30 pm at the main steps of the downtown SF 
 Public Library, Civic Center, corner of Larkin St. & Grove St.\n
URL:https://www.indybay.org/newsitems/2012/04/24/18711968.php
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