Pussy Riot's Powerful Message to Vladimir Putin | Nadya Tolokonnikova | TED

Nadya Tolokonnikova, founding member of the anti-Putin resistance group Pussy Riot, was named a top enemy of Russia for speaking out against Vladimir Putin's dictatorship throughout the last decade. In this inspiring talk, she tells the story of her ongoing fight for freedom, sharing what motivates her resistance and delivering a powerful message to Putin himself.
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[@phanlocngo8899]

Lots of men holding power do not have Nadya's courage! She is an inspiration for freedom...

[@whynottalklikeapirat]

WHat does gender have to do with it. Lots of women are not out in the trenches, lots of men are system critics as well. Lots of men and women remain in silent support of dictators the world over. It’s about courage in the face of power and about freedom, you’re right that far.

[@Marshall_Stacks]

@@whynottalklikeapirat Calm down. Don't pretend that your little world view is accurate for everyone. Your weakness is showing.

[@Marshall_Stacks]

@@whynottalklikeapirat Your little rebuttal is silly and confusing. Maybe you're a teen or don't understand the language? Haha. Critical thinker, you are not.

[@user-bi9hv9ul6y]

Sister you a true Hero...❤❤❤..

[@taranvainas]

Wow! What an extraordinary woman!

[@alfonsogutierrez1392]

There is eternal beauty in trying to find the truth and give everything you got to do the right thing ❤

[@mindaza0]

she is herself an eternal beauty too

[@davidadamson9105]

What truth? She broke the law and desecrated the church.

[@rinjinnoko]

Change the right thing to what she thinks is right. There's a lot of truths in this world. I'm sure you're aware of that.

[@user-ie1dg7ud6o]

Her truth is worth fighting for. Amazing lady.❤

[@Shandchem]

Amazing courage in sacrificing so much for a better World! Amazing leading light!

[@user-ge6eh3fg2b]

yeah, amazing "good" roozkee... facepalm

[@borrachoporrero9929]

wiat what, how has she made anything better for anyone exactly???

[@KEB129]

She is an amazing human beeing! How can she have that much courage?

[@IvoGeits]

she gets paid for that..

[@raynorthedge5722]

@@IvoGeits if she does it goes to Ukraine . How much have you raised for Ukraine?

[@theadjudicator1979]

​@@raynorthedge5722how much female martyrs by Ukraine?

[@peaceofmind2769]

"The reason why I became a threat to the system, not because of any actual physical power that I have, but because courage is contagious."

[@DekriteN09]

Doing dumb things is just dumb, it is not something that makes you a threat to the system. This is something that she can't understand,

[@Tomlewis9557]

@@DekriteN09 do you live under a regime? How do you form that opinion

[@jeffk464]

Unfortunately musical talent isn't contagious.

[@DirkKrause]

@@jeffk464 actually it is. most of it is hard work.

[@memyselfandi8544]

Woke = establishment. So stunning and brave that to speak out against it is to be persecuted by the state. Maybe Putin isn’t as bad as the Democrats want him to be. Maybe Democrats are all devil worshipping Freemasons, and entertainment is full of satanic Illuminati. Maybe good vs evil isn’t just a cosmic abstraction, but is happening right now in your own soul.

[@willfredcalderon7637]

It was crazy hearing about this years ago and even crazier now!

[@timcosti]

Beautiful bravery!!!

[@andrewwilson4528]

If everyone had this courage, dictators would not exist. I hope if I was in this situation I could be so brave.

[@Lesmore187]

yeah an NATO would have let Ukraine join and secured their territory in 2013/14

[@delpinsky]

Putin's Rassia is a madhouse. They live in an absurd parallel universe and I can tell you directly having Russian close friends; and talking about the horror of the war, it was just like speaking to a wall. They really believe in the BS of propaganda since 2014 and they just don't want to see, to read or to listen to, what really happens in Ukraine. I lost friends I knew for so many years because of this paradox. Their bubble of lies is more important than 3/4 of the world speaking against Putin.

[@SimulacronX]

@@Lesmore187 That's exactly what NATO did, according to psychopath Stoltenberg.

[@SimulacronX]

No, because the real dictator is Zelensky - in service for US foreign policy. It's a US proxy war, very clearly.

[@angspb78]

There is only one dictator left in the world, these are the USA and Britain. Puten is the last one who resists

[@knightofthesun1738]

Artists are the strongest advocate of truth!

[@americaiswicked]

What? No, they just have platform to speak from bigger than most. Does not make them right!

[@knightofthesun1738]

@@americaiswicked , Keep wailing.

[@tonycoz2309]

"Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed, citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has." Margaret Mead.

[@2greenify]

Sadly they didn't change the world, like so many before them.

[@kingof206]

America provoked Russia. The war is justified to an extent.

[@mikekogan4476]

Lots of respect to Nadya and Glory to Ukraine!

[@Speaktruthabsolutely2023]

God bless people who stand up to tyranny 👏👏👏

[@dataengineer2436]

Who is without sin

[@user-ge6eh3fg2b]

she calls roozkeez not to protest! she is as imperialistic, as all roozkeez

[@Pik871229]

Her English is perfect as well as the speech and bravery couldn't believe she suffered alot from a modern world, like this Wish you all the best Nadya

[@marlenewalsh1573]

This was absolutely the truth....such an intelligent woman...brave...and her English is excellent ...god bless you X

[@miraborgesilva1919]

Thank you. God be with you. Telling the truth. Light over darkness. God over Evil

[@vmhutch]

What a remarkable young woman. She and her bandmates are beyond courageous.

[@parabot2]

The are CIA , sent to undermine Russia

[@edga7999]

А чего ей бояться? Она сбежала в США, сидит там и льёт дерьмо на Россию и за это доллары получает. В Россию пусть больше не приезжает. Она нам надоела.

[@camiloalvarez4498]

Si pero el que derrota a Putin no es ella.

[@jeromedamian5740]

Ive witnessed over the years p**** Riot actions trying to make a difference in Russia and watch the abuse of power by the police in military physically attack them on the streets . That girl and many other people believe in changing Russia , super brave individuals . Nothing but respect for there actions.

[@wjggmt1180]

Sounds like Amerika.

[@dianag7179]

Really, they tried to make changes in Russia? 😂 if they went topless to Vatican, they would have been killed by Catholics there. I have been there I know. You dont make changes by insulting believers in their churches!

[@orhanbagirov3351]

@@gabrielk3363 what about living standart difference between USA and russia? government of USA working impossible effectively if ve try to compare with putin's government.

[@vladzoubenko9104]

Russian citizens don’t want the rainbow flag what’s wrong with that

[@azerty8866]

if she said something positive about putin or russia, the ukranazis would have probably already marked her as a target for their next attack on the pro-russian public figures... when are the westerners going to take this conflict more serious? Ukrainian military intelligence already admitted they are behind killing the people who support russia via media

[@rosemundlaflouf8715]

Yes one person can change the world

[@stevedakin7543]

I'm a tough 59year old mechanical engineer ,thought I'd been through it all divorce, living with a narcissist, but this moved me and made me feel I've had it easy

[@MM-zo5im]

Nadya❤️❤️❤️from Moscow with love

[@alejandrogutierrez6923]

Incredible bravery. She and people like her need to be in power so that we can have a chance of navigating the next 50-100 years

[@JosannaMonik]

Absolutely, I am so tired of ruthless dictators having so much power.

[@UserVVV69]

They all look powerful at first

[@rogerlemagnifique7415]

@@JosannaMonik Yeah, with hundreds of military bases all over the world, maybe 750 right?

[@rogerlemagnifique7415]

@@UserVVV69 Yeah, maybe they should do it again, it was funny.

[@ChuckGpt]

"Any act of speaking the truth can cause an incalculable change in social consciousness." You've got to ❤️ her

[@marineboy305]

Conscience in action. Deep respect.

[@partasuhari]

Very inspirational. Thank you!

[@GruenerGummistiefel]

All the best to her and her team . Amazing woman while many man are cowards. ❤

[@kiwihame]

Nadya Tolokonnikova rocks. In every way. What a role model for free Russians and free people everywhere. She's an inspiration! And Slava Ukraini. 🇺🇦

[@ronnajade5598]

🤢🤢🤢

[@esvedra2419]

She is embrarassing not only for Russia, but women in general.

[@endangeredpotato]

Imagine explaining the title of the video to your 80 year old grandpa.

[@Harrock]

What is with the title ?

[@Resnyca]

Что не так с дедушкой?

[@Nickname006]

What is wrong with it?

[@pti4ka_orel]

Don't hesitate! If the 80 y.o. has an interest in the topic that's already a victory of the clear mind in my books.

[@amgry5461]

Bro I'm 28 and have never heard of this ghostbuster

[@donzajane]

What an extraordinary woman and her team!

[@patricialeask3937]

I hope and pray courage is contagious

[@robertaauburn1776]

This is the most powerful TED talk. Without fear a person has all the power. Amazing woman.

[@stefanjurgensen7295]

This is what heroes look linke. One of my most wanted Hero !!! Thank you for this unbelievable Statement of hope and for your unbelievable courages actions. This is truely Inspiring One can notice the inner movement - especially when it comes to your own family. And what a wise word about the last moment in the life of Putin. 🙏🙏🙏

[@live_let_live298]

Thank you to you Miss. Nadya Tolokonnikova I'm by your side ... your faithful

[@annerepsch]

Inspiring. You are so brave and honorable. I nominate you for woman of the year.

[@oneshothunter9877]

Both Hitler and Stalin was "man of the year" back in the 1930's.

[@nukeout]

"You already lost because youre stuck in the Kremlin walls" -so true!

[@94jesusofsuburbia]

Хорошо слепила речь Надя, не упомянула ничего лишнего, сказала все так и только то, что все хотели услышать, молодец че

[@JamesSmith-ix5jd]

не сказала про 🐔

[@vlsimek]

Thanks for Your courage!

[@alexsonicz8388]

Wonderfully spoken, how such a monster is allowed to flurrish is beyond comprehension, thank you

[@march4humanity]

Beautifully said! I salute your courage and am so impressed at your clarity speaking these most important truths

[@natalyacoletti6423]

Great speech Nadia 🙌🏼

[@mpm_]

"There is eternal beauty in trying to find truth".

[@WattWireNet]

Gracefully strong and courageously committed to making the world a better place while inspiring others to do the same. Nadya is a true hero.

[@DaroriDerEinzige]

You do realize that she got naked in a Church, while people were attending a service there? I mean, like, isn't it weird that people like you cheer her for that - while you on the other hand wouldn't like that in your own church?

[@carmenvalmalaartaraz8260]

​@@DaroriDerEinzigeshe didn't get naked in a church. I'm not defending her actions, they were stupid but is not like they deserved 5 year sentences.

[@fookinay]

Met Nadya on a beach on Maui and became friends. We would meet at the beach often before she went home and got arrested. She was an amazing person. This is her real personality.

[@zie9171]

My goodness. What a coincidence. Beautiful girl.

[@fookinay]

@zie9171 Yeah, I'd love to see her again but haven't been able to reach her.

[@lyndleigh9340]

I admire your courage, Well said 👏

[@elfiecrystal111]

Thank you beautiful courageous spirit - I will follow in your footsteps

[@SynteticCocoons]

keep it up girl, as a Slav I am proud of you, I wish you personal happiness and hope that your voice will be heard and... understood.

[@raynorthedge5722]

What a fantastic speech this is what I call courage every Russian should hear this and realize the truth about what is happening in their name .Nadya Tolokonnikova that was very moving. Slava Ukraine

[@AlxzAlec]

hilarious

[@raynorthedge5722]

@@AlxzAlec Why is it hilarious

[@AlxzAlec]

@@raynorthedge5722 That one who knows not a thing about Ukraine is saying “Slava Ukraine”

[@raynorthedge5722]

@@AlxzAlec I know what you mean🇬🇧🇺🇦

[@AlxzAlec]

@@raynorthedge5722 you sure?

[@Steve-fg8iq]

"Passion, openness, and naivety are superior to hypocrisy, cunning, and contrived decency that conceals crimes." Powerful statement.

[@sergei_gryzin]

Only in teenage girls heads, bruh

[@Steve-fg8iq]

@Sergei Gryzin Her point is not that naivety is a virtue, but that having an open mind is far more healthy and constructive for society than the self-serving, corrupt mind that currently leads Russia.

[@ayoungethan]

​@@sergei_gryzin why exactly do you think hypocrisy, cunning and contrived decency that conceal crimes are superior character traits?

[@sergei_gryzin]

@@Steve-fg8iq of course it's better. You better be rich and healthy than poor and sick. Thanks for advice!

[@sebastianwrites]

@@sergei_gryzin Well, she stood up to the might of the Putin Regime, and won in her own way... what have you done?

[@MsSchwarzerrabe]

I have no words for these times so sad and scared about it big respect for you courage!

[@bryandimery6509]

Do you have any idea what she did?

[@MrsCreepylullaby]

​@@bryandimery6509 what are you talking about? What did she do?

[@sammers4694]

inspirational and such courage.

[@stevev238]

Four hours handcuffed and standing just for the reading of the sentencing- tells us all we need to know about Putin's infernal regime.

[@AlexBormotov]

Я как сибиряк, очень горд, что в Сибири рождаются такие смелые люди (как Надя), которые добиваются больших высот и храбро говорят правду, то что думают. Надя даёт надежду)) на изменения к лучшему. Спасибо.

[@parkadiy1984]

ну за границей и я мог бы высказаться, тол ку то

[@user-bj6yq4rg3p]

в чем смеслость то можно узнать?

[@AlexBormotov]

@@user-bj6yq4rg3p Смелость в том, что сегодня за любое высказывание тебя могут посадить на неограниченный срок, и не просто посадить, а ещё и издеваться и пытать, если так захочется кому-либо. Говоря неудобную правду сегодня можно лишиться всего, в т.ч. жизни.

[@AlexBormotov]

@@parkadiy1984 Если сильно обидеть, то и там достанут

[@lkpxml8124]

Ога, дешёвые порно звезды всегда очень смелые ахахаха

[@christineh.4583]

Thank you !!

[@jeanniehibbetts6385]

Thank You🙏🏻

[@stephenjwprior6358]

Well done Nadya Tolokonnikova ❤ from London

[@normabrien8331]

May God’s protection be with her and all of those who choose to fight vladimir putin

[@OneAdam12Adam]

We must stand with this woman and all of the good people of the world. We know what evil is and we must STOP PUTIN and STOP the insanity in this world!

[@Ditt_o_datt_fran_bon]

@Зая Ядерная Of course you will vote for him. If he still is alive then you won't have any choice.

[@KANEMUSIC7]

To less likes for the comments who have meaning.. thousands for bulsh... people: focus on the right things.. ignore the bulsh

[@user-mz7ld1wr4z]

​@Зая Ядерная so? What is you problem then? 😊 Enjoy your freedom and prosperity, be happy and dont bother others

[@72marshflower15]

@OneAdam12Adam ~ guess it never occurred to you who sponsored the Nazis to begin with, hmm? Operation Gladio .. look it up. It’s been the US all along.

[@shaneez4895]

@Зая Ядерная Putin lover 😬🤮

[@kristinayordanova365]

Nadya Tolokonnikova is a woman with endless courage. She's my superhero.

[@user-ot5si7jd8n]

Love you Nadya!

[@DwainDwight]

a great & very brave young lady. really impressive human being.

[@markmarco2880]

There is a hero within me. I am reminded by the voice of this young lady. And the actions, too, of a small nation standing up to face and deny the fascist of Russia, Vladimir Putin. Stripped of his empty rhetoric, he is indeed naked. We, the free of the world, are blessed to have amongst us the courageous, such as this girl, such as the noble people of Ukraine. May now be the time for all democratic nations to unite. Together, we can end this tyranny, though present it has been throughout all our lives. This is the war to change the direction of history itself. It will be decided by soldiers. Slava Ukraine. Freedom for all.

[@leek-te5dx]

Bless you Sister! Keep doing what you are doing. It only takes one to make a change. Just ask all the great leaders in history.

[@larskollerud242]

Strong performance 💪 👏 ✨️

[@user-blue_sky1186]

soyboy!

[@vagrant-techart8278]

Shrimp

[@lescommercantesdindochine1954]

"performance" ... you nailed it.

[@lescommercantesdindochine1954]

You think the video was strong, just wait until you get a wif of that filthy track suit !

[@jeffrussell777]

Courage is Contagious

[@Picci25021973]

WOW!

[@EPAVGENESIS]

One of the few ppl speaking freely in todays times. Hero

[@nobodysbaby5048]

There is usually a price to be paid for speaking truth to power. Still necessary, though.

[@EPAVGENESIS]

@@nobodysbaby5048 exactly but that’s so wrong and disrespectful for life and greater meaning. So we all still should try being more natural and speak TRUTH. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@alanzolotoff6014]

This young lady has Balls, you go girl 👍 🇷🇺 We in Russia must get together and Revolt against Putin and his government !!! I’m in..

[@trentriver]

Brave woman. I hope she remains safe and sees a different Russia in her lifetime.

[@jbeezy2205]

Thank you for all you do for women and people around the world. You are truly an inspiration.

[@agricolaurbanus6209]

She does nothing for anybody than herself. She is a mouthpiece for MI6.

[@yevheniimel4350]

Умница !!!

[@mannydib]

Inspiring!

[@aleksandrarood3225]

So let the courage be contagious.. hopefully

[@LumiIT]

This is why we need to think multiple times before we even by a bit try to limit the freedom of speech. People who feel offended by words should be heard, but they should not try to limit our freedoms.

[@freedomlife3623]

As long as you can also take the responsibility for the consequences caused by your words. Just like the roit egged on by Trump on Jan. 6th.

[@CATDHD]

An outstanding and courageous person. She should be a model for all young people

[@krux02]

@@blackhorse9729 🤔

[@ayoungethan]

​@@blackhorse9729 oh but if wannabe emperors like Putin are the future of Russia then you are just fine in your association?

[@stinkymccheese8010]

I’m glad she’s still active.

[@DrHrishikeshApte]

Her mom and dad kept very good name for her Lol

[@leospiky8189]

But not for long i guess

[@EerikRed]

​@@DrHrishikeshApte Like yours, Hrishikesh Apte 😂😂 what kind of human would gave such a name for their child..🐀

[@jimmclaughlin5930]

Wow she is very inspiring to say the least!

[@anthonymcneill1465]

She has incredible strength, determination, resolve, and courage.

[@orangadil9100]

Agree

[@1staryelpreview915]

And gopnik fashion

[@dianag7179]

She us well paid-off puppet of the West.

[@HERETOHELPPEOPLE729]

​@@1staryelpreview915well half lol no typical gopnik tracksuit bottoms on 🙃

[@deborahvenet-sanos8584]

Glory to Magnificent Freedom Fighters working from home 🇷🇺 . Beautiful fight ... Fortune Favours the Brave .

[@rdjimenez3923]

Its individuals like you whom show the courage to be that one voice that makes "Change in the World" POSSIBLE!!! If you sat quietly as the sun and moon rise day and night... Everyday of your life would be another day you would regret... another day the "World WON'T CHANGE" Praise and blessings to you and all those you inspire to be that "One Voice that changes the world"

[@meleniesavko4726]

Amazing,..

[@AuthenticWe]

This young lady is speaking for ALL who want change in the correct way, and to to help not just themselves but ALL other discriminated groups is just beautiful and the strongest thing a person can do. To go against the 'social norms' is to show others another way of being, and not under cruelty

[@Lumenum]

It's impressive she did not break and keeps trying to build a kinder world.

[@lek8630]

shes literally sentenced for doing this stupid dance at the church, theres law in russia which finds such act as harassment pf christian ppl, you can easy google it, STOP believing everything that you see on the internet

[@lorenzoblum868]

Here we are watching this video and feeling helpless against fascism, whoever the dictator's name may be. If we could all unite, they would vanish in a blink of an eye. But greed, cowardice and lack of common sense is dividing us... Kudos to PR. I hope they get real strong support...

[@Lumenum]

@@lek8630 said the person who believes everything they see on the internet. Lol, all she did was sing a song, while there are murderers and rapists in russia who get lighter sentenses than those who protest the government.

[@archarovec]

These girls staged idiotic antics in churches and I will listen to the opinion of such people? These are just hooligans speculating on fashionable Russophobia.

[@micheleball6918]

BRAVO !!!

[@joecraven2034]

I am in awe of her courage. Simply in awe.

[@joesh8213]

Lol

[@sonnet114]

I feel pity for you

[@alexv850]

Incredibly brave Lady. I salute you. Yes, indeed all the freedom loving people of the world are with you and with Ukraine. Darkness must be overcome by light and truth. Slava Ukraine from Hungary. Glory to the Heroes of Ukraine.

[@Bergstromoliver]

Freedom. Justice. Integrity.

[@memyselfandi8544]

Who bombed the Nordstream?

[@Bergstromoliver]

@@memyselfandi8544 We Never Know.

[@abvmoose87]

@@memyselfandi8544 most likley Sweden. 🙁

[@eleanaantonopoulos9344]

@@Bergstromoliver maybe listen to news on all sides to get the updates on that.

[@Herrworth]

@@abvmoose87 ukraine or the usa most likely

[@Fluffybullets2]

Phenomenal!

[@alexzink4451]

That's so courageous!

[@phoebebaker1575]

Because courage is contagious

[@tompurcell1499]

Powerful words by Nadia Tolokonnikova. Indeed, the prisoners, the slaves, the cowards were those officials in the courtroom sitting outside of the cage. The likes of her, the soft-spoken Vladimir Kara-Muza, as well as other brave Russians who recognise full well the rotten filth of fascist dictatorship, show a bravery I can only wish for.

[@maimunkatabg]

Cringe, western lies :=)

[@clausneide743]

What a decent and courageous person Nadja is! 😇🙏 And so is her husband facinf 25 years in prison for wrong words in todays Russia represented through this maniac Putin ! I hope at least all young Russians will see this important speech Nadja made and will think of acting so courageously also in the near future. Let´s all pray for a "New democratic future" in Russia! Nadja we love you for what you did and what you´re doing right now!! 💗 Stay strong and healthy!

[@995macka]

I love these words.!!

[@user-ilk3879jyu]

taking a leap of faith

[@max_pro_agency]

So bold and touching speech. I'm crying) Freedom to politic prisoners

[@i.m.1979]

she is not political prisoner, she is just small fly, who had bulling sociality and thought that all's ok...

[@Zelensky_Huilo]

Then why is she in favor of the US rotting Julian Assange in prison?

[@josipvulic5471]

courage is contagious! Bravo Nadya!

[@paultardspambot]

I love her sense of fashion

[@leftsurface007]

What an incredible and inspirational women . . . I'm humbled!

[@zxcqwertyuy1]

ahahahhahah AHAHAHAHHA

[@lescommercantesdindochine1954]

That was a pretty gay comment. Have a Bud Light.

[@MrsCreepylullaby]

​@@SuperBenathon because she got away from Russia?

[@patrickgoldsmith4407]

YES! Show truth to power! Keep on striving for freedom!

[@NJ5810]

Надя💛✊🏻

[@drreaganeliedithphd6526]

Je suis professeur et mes étudiants et je sommes inspirés par votre courage Zelensky a dit bravery takes you through the most unimaginable hardships to finally award you with victory

[@marynamcclelland3464]

❤