In Words Will Break Cement, acclaimed journalist and National Book Award winner Masha Gessen traces the extraordinary rise of Pussy Riot from a small collective of young artists to one of the most recognizable symbols of political resistance in the world. Centered on the group's 2012 "punk prayer" protest in Moscow, this compelling narrative explores the intersection of art, activism, free expression, and state power in contemporary Russia.

Drawing on extensive access to Pussy Riot members, their families, and close associates, Gessen offers an intimate portrait of the people behind the headlines. Both a gripping work of reportage and a powerful meditation on truth and dissent, Words Will Break Cement reveals the courage, creativity, and personal sacrifices that transformed a provocative performance into a global movement.

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Author: Masha GessenFormat: PaperbackCondition:

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Subject: Politics, Activism, Journalism, Russian History, Feminism