Musician, artist, and activist Nadya Tolokonnikova of the Russian punk rock band, Pussy Riot joins Mind Wide Open. An inspiration to Lily for many years, Nadya discusses her mental health experience being imprisoned in Russia, the delicate balance between activism and self-care, and the necessity of being active in social justice.
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Originally aired OCTOBER 19, 2020
Musician, author, artist, and activist Nadya Tolokonnikova, is a Russian conceptual artist, musician and political activist. She is a founding member of the punk feminist music group Pussy Riot, who have a history of political activism. Nadya was famously arrested with Pussy Riot for their protest performance at the Moscow Cathedral of Christ the Saviour, after which she was jailed in harsh conditions for 22 months. Nadya’s prison letter exchange with Slavoj Zizek “Comradely Greetings” was published in 2013, and her most recent book Read & Riot: A Pussy Riot Guide to Activism was released in 2018. Both books are first person accounts of Nadya’s ongoing activism.
Instagram - www.instagram.com/nadyariot/
Pussy Riot’s music and educational videos – www.youtube.com/c/wearepussyriot
Pussy Riot’s clothing line – https://pussyriot.store
Support Pussy Riot on Patreon! – www.patreon.com/pussyriot
Subscribe to Nadya’s Instagram – www.instagram.com/nadyariot/
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