Katia- it seems that the largest obstacle to making a change in Russia is the idea that change is even possible. Despite your efforts and publicity, I met young women in St. Petersburg who say you "should've been jailed for your crime," just as easily as they say "I'm just doing what I'm allowed to survive." What do… Read more

What kind of support and solidarity do you actually want/need? How can we help, especially with getting Nadezhda and Maria out of prison? Read more

Why do you think so many Russians are nostalgic for the Stalin days and see out authority figures that are repressive and corrupt? Read more

What do you think of all the celebrity support and notice you've received? Is it awesome? Or cultural hijacking? Or both? Has it any impact other than greater exposure? Read more

As a now-aging punk rocker, I like to see punk rock continue to shake things up in the modern landscape. What are some of Pussy Riot's musical and ideological influences? Read more

Is your music available on iTunes ? who would you like to collaborate with, other than whoever you snitched to ? Read more

Not so much a question as a statement. You are very brave. I hope my daughter has the same conviction and self worth that you do when she grows up. I know she will with people like you spreading the word. What is next for you if you get the charges dropped? Read more

Do you feel what happened to Pussy Riot is a uniquely Russian issue, or is it part of a broader problem regarding freedom of speech throughout the world's most powerful nations? Read more

The punk prayer at the cathedral looked like a very fun and invigorating protest. Has the trial and time in prison made you bitter and angry?
I guess what I'm asking is once your two friends are freed, will it be possible to continue Pussy Riot while maintaining the fun, joyous side you guys clearly had? Read more

Hello- We all know about the Russian oligarchs and lack of transparency, but do you feel completely secure answering political questions with the sincerity you'd like? Read more

Can you give us some background on the current social and political climate in Russia right now? To us as outsiders, it seems like Putin enjoys the support of the vast bmajority of Russian citizens, and I wonder if this is truly the case. Read more

What do you say to your fellow citizens when instead of criticizing Putin, they criticize you? When people say, "Yeah, well they broke the law so that's what they deserve." (For the record I don't agree with that sentiment but I've certainly heard it from people from Russia). Read more

Do you find that the average Russian person understands or supports what you did and what Pussy Riot stands up for? Seeing as how critics of Putin are treated, are you afraid of staying in Russia? Read more

Do you feel as though the message behind what you do has been empowered by the overreaction of the Russian government? Or do you feel diminished by the notion that there is nothing worthy you can openly rebel against without being caught and issued a grossly unfair punishment? Read more

How do you think your arrest has affect feminism/womanism on a global scale? Read more

Why didn't you guys just leave Russia like all of the other people who want a better life do? Serious question. Is it really that difficult? And can your friends in jail receive gifts? Read more

Call me a bad feminist but I LIKE having smooth legs and such. I like scrubbing with Cake Key Lime Cupcake exfoliant and then going to town with the razor while my overpriced conditioner sits in my hair and does its thing. Plus i got into shaving when I was a competitive swimmer, so even the guys were shaving to be… Read more

I am shamelessly one of the women who abhor body hair. It isn't because of what the media or social "beauty standards" tell me, it's much more simple than that: Thanks to my very strong Italian genetics, I'm really, really hairy. Really. Really really. And sure, yes, it's "natural" and all that, but I really do… Read more

I get bored in the shower, too. I mean... shaving probably only takes 5 minutes, but it seems like the most mundane and frustrating task ever... so I usually go like a month (sometimes more) before getting around to it. It drives my mother CRAZY. "It's what we do in America!" She also once tried to tell me it was a… Read more

Eeeee, it's all so weeeeeird. Reading this made me feel weird; I cannot imagine what it must have been like to actually attend. Bless you, Katie J.M. Baker. It almost reminds me of one of those weird interactive museum exhibits where you dress up as a pioneer person and walk around a pioneer building and pretend to be… Read more