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Patriarch Kirill Walking with Penguins in Antarctica

After meeting Pope Francis in Cuba, the head of Russia's Orthodox Church, Patriarch Kirill, flew to Antarctica to walk with…

9 years ago

Pussy Riot appeal opens in Moscow

The adjourned appeal hearing for three activists from the Russian punk band Pussy Riot has started in Moscow. In August,…

12 years ago

Pussy Riot activists appeal in Moscow court

A Russian court in Moscow has begun hearing an appeal by three activists from punk band Pussy Riot. In August,…

12 years ago

Pussy Riot members fled Russia

Two members of punk-rock group Pussy Riot, who are being sought by Russian police, have fled the country, the band's…

12 years ago

Pussy Riot jailed for two years for hooliganism

The three members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot accused of hooliganism have been jailed for two years after staging…

12 years ago

Madonna appeals for Pussy Riot release during her MDNA show in Moscow

Madonna has appealed for the release of three members of the Russian punk band Pussy Riot during her MDNA show…

12 years ago

Vladimir Putin’s hand kissed by Russian Orthodox priest

Russian President Vladimir Putin reacts awkwardly as a priest bows to kiss his hand during a visit to country's northern…

12 years ago

Pussy Riot’s Mariya Alekhina falls ill during trial

Mariya Alekhina, one of the three members of Russian punk band Pussy Riot, on trial for an anti-Putin protest at…

12 years ago

Pussy Riot members go on trial in Moscow after protesting against Vladimir Putin

Three members of Russian punk protest group Pussy Riot go on trial on Monday after singing a song protesting against…

12 years ago

Russian Orthodox Church apologizes for airbrushing Patriarch Kirill’s watch photo

The Russian Orthodox Church has apologized for showing a photo of its leader Patriarch Kirill in which a luxury watch…

13 years ago