The history of Russia is the history of the 20th Century, for better and for worse. It is a true shame to see what Russian society has become, from the rebellious, forward-looking days of 1905 and 1917 to today a bigoted, prejudiced and fearful society run by a corrupt elite, headed by the uncrowned Emperor Putin. The disgraceful imprisonment Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, Maria Alekhina and Yekaterina Samutsevich, members of the group Pussy Riot may even be one of the smaller incidents, but it has galvanised world opinion: all power to the band, and to anyone in Russia who stands up for true liberty and justice.
What else can we do for Pussy Riot, apart from state our solidarity? How about we get their Punk Prayer to number one? It's just a thought...