Pussy Riot member Olga Tolokonnikova lost her appeal to be released on parole . She was given a 2-year sentence for hooliganism last year . Tolokonnikova was given a 2-year sentence for hooliganism after a trial in August that was criticized by international rights groups . Band members were tried for performing a song critical of then - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin .
Pussy Riot member Olga Tolokonnikova lost her appeal to be released on parole . She was given a 2-year sentence for hooliganism last year . Band members were tried for performing a song critical of then - Prime Minister Vladimir Putin .