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Two members of Russian feminist band Pussy Riot have fled the country to avoid prosecution over chanting a 'punk prayer' against President Vladimir Putin, it has emerged. The band is made up of between 12 and 15 members, three of whom have been sentenced to two years in prison. According to The Telegraph, a Twitter account called Pussy Riot Group said two of their members had left Russia . "In regard to the pursuit, two of our members have successfully fled the country! They are recruiting foreign feminists to prepare new actions!," a tweet said. Three members of the band were sentenced last week for their protest against Putin in Moscow 's main cathedral in February. The band was convicted of 'hooliganism' after they had briefly taken over the pulpit at Christ The Savior Cathedral, chanting 'Mother Mary, drive Putin away'.

Two Pussy Riot members accused of chanting anti-Putin 'punk prayer' flee Russia