Russian Artist Seeks Asylum in France
Lesson Brief
BBC Russian
Russian performance artist Pyotr Pavlensky and his family have left Russia and asked to receive political asylum in France after being questioned by authorities in Russia regarding accusations of assault. Pavlensky claims the charges were nothing more than threats against himself and his family to leave Russia and not come back. Pavlensky has gained notoriety for his provocative performance art pieces against the Russian government.
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