 In an email interview with The St. Petersburg Times , the group explained their political positions further , saying that members ' perspectives ranged from anarchist to liberal left , but that all were united by feminism , anti @-@ authoritarianism and opposition to Putin , whom members regard as continuing the " aggressive imperial politics " of the Soviet Union . Group concerns include education , health care , and the centralization of power , and the group supports regional autonomy and grass roots organizing . Members regard unsanctioned rallies as a core principle , saying that authorities do not see rallies that they have sanctioned as a threat and simply ignore them . For this reason , all of Pussy Riot 's performances are illegal , and use co @-@ opted public space . Interviewed by the BBC during rehearsals the day before the Cathedral of Christ the Savior performance , band members argued that only vivid , illegal actions bring media attention . 
