Italy: Femen and Pussy Riot protest Russia’s return to Venice Biennale
Euronews
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The 2026 Venice Biennale opened press previews on Wednesday with protests outside the Russian pavilion, marking Moscow’s return since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Protest groups block access to Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale Sydney Morning Herald —
- Pussy Riot joins anti-Russia smoke bomb protest at Venice Biennale ABC News —
- Pussy Riot protest at Venice Biennale forces Russian pavilion to briefly close The Guardian —
- Smoke bombs let off in protest against Russia at Venice Biennale Sydney Morning Herald —
- Pussy Riot stage protest blocking access to Russian pavilion at Venice Biennale The Independent —