The History of Pussy Riot

         
           The group has previously explained their political standing as liberal, anarchist, feminist, and anti-authoritarianism towards Russian President Vladimir Putin. Their primary purpose is bringing to light political and social issues such as health care, education, women empowerment, LGBTQ rights and awareness. All of their acts are performed in unauthorized and illegal areas in order to enhance their passion for resistance and to catch the attention of government authority. Legal abortion is also a topic of which they focus on due to legislation that put restrictions on the decisions women have over their bodies. The members of Pussy Riot see themselves as feminist artists who speak for others that do not, they find inspiration in other artists such as Riot Girl, Bikini Kill, Oil!, Judith Butler, and Karen Finley.