Protest groups block access to Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale
Members of punk group Pussy Riot and Ukraine's FEMEN organization have staged a protest at the Russian pavilion at the Venice Biennale.
The anti-Putin feminist groups covered their faces with pink balaclavas for Wednesday's guerrilla protest.
Italian police blocked the entrance to the pavilion as the protest effectively blockaded Russia’s return for about 30 minutes.
Russia’s participation in the first Biennale since the 2022 full-scale invasion of Ukraine has been controversial.
The jury that awards the prestigious Golden Lion prizes resigned last week in protest over the participation of Russia and Israel.
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