Pussy Riot’s recent stop at Lee’s Palace in Toronto proved that the Russian feminist punk collective is more than a band—they’re a global movement. Fans and scholars alike echoed that their message of resistance and social justice transcends music, resonating strongly in Canada. Since their 2012 arrest in Russia for anti-Putin protests, founding members like Nadya Tolokonnikova and Maria Alyokhina have become international symbols of artistic defiance. The current Riot Days tour, based on Alyokhina’s forthcoming book, explores post-prison activism, Navalny’s death, and ongoing oppression in Russia. Proceeds support Ukrainian aid and Russian political prisoners. Now largely exiled, Pussy Riot has shifted their cultural power to the West, inspiring Canadian audiences with a call for equity, safety, and resistance through art.
Source: Swifteradio.com
