Russian Dissidents Hope Pussy Riot Trial Aids Opposition

Name: Russian Dissidents Hope Pussy Riot Trial Aids Opposition
Uploaded: 2012-08-17T22:00:00Z
Duration: P285S
Description: The political context of the Pussy Riot trial extends far beyond the walls of the courthouse, where three members of a Russian punk band were each sentenced to two years in prison. Margaret Warner talks to Columbia University's Steve Sestanovich about the broader implications for opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Clip: 08/17/2012 | 4m 45s

The political context of the Pussy Riot trial extends far beyond the walls of the courthouse, where three members of a Russian punk band were each sentenced to two years in prison. Margaret Warner talks to Columbia University's Steve Sestanovich about the broader implications for opposition to Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Aired: 08/17/12

Rating: NR

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