By — News Desk News Desk Leave your feedback Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/pussy-riot-author-masha-gessen-on-politics-of-sochi-games Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pussy Riot author Masha Gessen on politics of Sochi games World Jan 27, 2014 5:47 PM EDT Jeffrey Brown talks to Masha Gessen in an extended online conversation about the politics of the upcoming Sochi Winter Olympics. Gessen discusses Putin’s campaign to clean up his human rights image while at the same time barring Russian citizens who have participated in protests from attending the games. Gessen also talks about the how the band Pussy Riot has inspired young people to become activists. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — News Desk News Desk
Jeffrey Brown talks to Masha Gessen in an extended online conversation about the politics of the upcoming Sochi Winter Olympics. Gessen discusses Putin’s campaign to clean up his human rights image while at the same time barring Russian citizens who have participated in protests from attending the games. Gessen also talks about the how the band Pussy Riot has inspired young people to become activists. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now