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Pussy Riot joins anti-Russia smoke bomb protest at Venice Biennale
Key takeaways
- The protests were prompted by Russia's participation in the Italian art show.
- Police have prevented protesters from entering Russia's pavilion at the prominent Venice Biennale art show.
- Among the demonstrators was Russian punk group Pussy Riot, who have long protested the Kremlin's political oppression.
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The protests were prompted by Russia's participation in the Italian art show. (AP: Luca Bruno)
Police have prevented protesters from entering Russia's pavilion at the prominent Venice Biennale art show.
Among the demonstrators was Russian punk group Pussy Riot, who have long protested the Kremlin's political oppression.
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