The 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics were President Vladimir Putin's pet project as he sought to expand Russia's global clout, boost its prestige and impress the world. It became the most expensive Olympics ever — summer or winter — with costs that ballooned to $55 billion and fueled suspicions of rampant corruption. Critics pointed to environmental damage from construction projects and abuse of migrant workers who built the 11 sports venues, railways, roads and other infrastructure for athletes and spectators.
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A Russian court has issued an arrest warrant “in absentia” for Lucy Shtein, a member of the dissident group and band Pussy Riot. dShtein was granted Icelandic citizenship earlier this year.
Pussy Riot have announced North American tour dates for this fall. For this tour the band is made up of Diana Burkot, Maria Alekhina, Olga Borisova, and Alina Petrova. Nadya Tolokonnikova released a statement on Instagram about her involvement in the tour which reads, ”for transparency, .
Rights court slams Russia for attack on Pussy Riot europesun.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from europesun.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.