Italy: Pussy Riot, FEMEN Storm Venice Biennale in Anti-Russia Protest

Around 50 activists from Pussy Riot and FEMEN stormed the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale on Wednesday, May 6, during its opening preview marking Russia's first return to the prestigious art fair since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Wearing pink balaclavas and setting off colored smoke flares, protesters chanted for over 30 minutes. Italian police blocked entry to the pavilion, which temporarily closed its doors. The group dispersed without confrontation.

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - The audience visited the Russian National Pavilion at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - The audience visited the Russian National Pavilion at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - The audience visited the Russian National Pavilion at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - The audience visited the Russian National Pavilion at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - The audience visited the Russian National Pavilion at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - The audience visited the Russian National Pavilion at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - The audience visited the Russian National Pavilion at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - The audience visited the Russian National Pavilion at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - The audience visited the Russian National Pavilion at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

Russian National Pavilion at 8TH CIIE in Shanghai

SHANGHAI, CHINA - NOVEMBER 6, 2025 - The audience visited the Russian National Pavilion at the 8th CIIE in Shanghai, China on November 6, 2025.

Pokrovsk destroyed by Russian shelling

Pokrovsk destroyed by Russian shelling

A man pushes a bicycle past a shopping pavilion destroyed by Russian shelling in Pokrovsk, Donetsk region, Ukraine, on April 23, 2025. (Photo by Nina Liashonok/Ukrinform)

Sino-russian Trade

Sino-russian Trade

JINAN, CHINA - APRIL 5, 2025 - Consumers shop at a Russian goods pavilion in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 5, 2025.

Sino-russian Trade

Sino-russian Trade

JINAN, CHINA - APRIL 5, 2025 - Consumers shop at a Russian goods pavilion in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 5, 2025.

Sino-russian Trade

Sino-russian Trade

JINAN, CHINA - APRIL 5, 2025 - Consumers shop at a Russian goods pavilion in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 5, 2025.

Sino-russian Trade

Sino-russian Trade

JINAN, CHINA - APRIL 5, 2025 - Consumers shop at a Russian goods pavilion in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 5, 2025.

Sino-russian Trade

Sino-russian Trade

JINAN, CHINA - APRIL 5, 2025 - Consumers shop at a Russian goods pavilion in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 5, 2025.

Sino-russian Trade

Sino-russian Trade

JINAN, CHINA - APRIL 5, 2025 - Consumers shop at a Russian goods pavilion in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 5, 2025.

Sino-russian Trade

Sino-russian Trade

JINAN, CHINA - APRIL 5, 2025 - Consumers shop at a Russian goods pavilion in Jinan, East China's Shandong province on April 5, 2025.

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing, China, January 18, 2025.

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing, China, January 18, 2025.

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing, China, January 18, 2025.

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing, China, January 18, 2025.

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Commodity Pavilion in Chongqing, China, January 18, 2025.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

First Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang

HANGZHOU, CHINA - JANUARY 9, 2025 - Customers purchase food at the Russian Commodity Pavilion in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China on January 9, 2025. This is the first Russian Commodity Pavilion in Zhejiang Province.

Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 4, 2025 - Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing, China, January 4, 2025.

Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 4, 2025 - Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing, China, January 4, 2025.

Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 4, 2025 - Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing, China, January 4, 2025.

Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 4, 2025 - Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing, China, January 4, 2025.

Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing

Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing

CHONGQING, CHINA - JANUARY 4, 2025 - Russian Goods Pavilion in Chongqing, China, January 4, 2025.

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Citizens buy Russian goods at the Wukesong Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing, China, December 3, 2024.

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Citizens buy Russian goods at the Wukesong Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing, China, December 3, 2024.

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Citizens buy Russian goods at the Wukesong Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing, China, December 3, 2024.

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Citizens buy Russian goods at the Wukesong Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing, China, December 3, 2024.

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Citizens buy Russian goods at the Wukesong Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing, China, December 3, 2024.

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Citizens buy Russian goods at the Wukesong Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing, China, December 3, 2024.

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Citizens buy Russian goods at the Wukesong Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing, China, December 3, 2024.

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Citizens buy Russian goods at the Wukesong Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing, China, December 3, 2024.

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing

BEIJING, CHINA - DECEMBER 3, 2024 - Citizens buy Russian goods at the Wukesong Sino-Russian Mutual Trade Pavilion in Beijing, China, December 3, 2024.