Riot Days: A Raw and Riveting Account of Resistance from the Heart of Pussy Riot

by Maria Alyokhina

In 2012, five young women took to the stage of Moscow's Christ the Savior Cathedral and sang a punk prayer denouncing Vladimir Putin's regime. Their performance was met with a violent crackdown, and the women were arrested and charged with "hooliganism motivated by religious hatred." Two of the women, Maria Alyokhina and Nadezhda Tolokonnikova, were sentenced to two years in prison.

Riot Days

by Maria Alyokhina

4.6 out of 5

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Riot Days is Alyokhina's gripping account of her time in prison. It is a raw and unflinching look at the Russian penal system, a world of violence, corruption, and despair. But Alyokhina's story is also one of hope and resistance. She refused to be broken by her imprisonment, and she emerged from it a stronger and more determined activist.

Riot Days is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true nature of Putin's regime. It is a powerful indictment of a system that suppresses dissent and crushes the human spirit. But it is also a story of hope, a reminder that even in the darkest of times, resistance is possible.

A Brutal System

Alyokhina's account of her time in prison is harrowing. She describes being beaten, tortured, and sexually abused by the guards. She also witnesses the deaths of several fellow inmates, including one who was murdered by a guard.

The conditions in the prison are appalling. The cells are overcrowded and unsanitary, and the food is barely edible. The prisoners are subjected to constant surveillance and harassment. Alyokhina is regularly strip-searched and denied access to books and other reading materials.

Despite the hardships she faces, Alyokhina refuses to give up hope. She organizes protests and hunger strikes, and she writes letters to the outside world exposing the abuses that are taking place inside the prison.

A Story of Hope

Alyokhina's story is not just one of suffering and despair. It is also a story of hope and resistance. Alyokhina never gives up on her beliefs, and she uses her time in prison to raise awareness of the plight of political prisoners in Russia.

Alyokhina's courage and determination are an inspiration to all who believe in the power of resistance. Riot Days is a powerful reminder that even in the darkest of times, hope can prevail.

Reviews

"A raw, unflinching, and ultimately inspiring account of resistance in the face of tyranny."—The New York Times

"A powerful indictment of Putin's regime and a testament to the human spirit."—The Guardian

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the true nature of Putin's Russia."—The Washington Post

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Riot Days

by Maria Alyokhina

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	5475 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	196 pages

FREE