Feminist Punk-Band Pussy Riot Sentenced to Two Years in Prison

Why? Ruth Pearce explains:

The fact that Pussy Riot targeted the Orthodox Church in their most recent protest is also of consequence. They did so to highlight the dangerous extent to which the interests of the Church are intertwined with those of the Russian authorities.

This relationship is manifested in part through officially sanctioned sexism and homophobia. It can be seen in homophobic laws backed by the Church, and in tacit support from the authorities for homophobic violence dished out by religious extremists.

Russia went from state-enforced secularism to state-enforced Christianity. Same shit, different name.