Disruptive civil disobedience is often necessary for enacting political change, and it can be especially effective when performed in front of a large audience. This past summer, four members of Pussy Riot, a Russian protest art group, ran onto the field during a World Cup game that was being played in Moscow. The artists dressed as police officers in order to call attention to Russia’s corrupt police force. Many of the spectators were not from Russia, and therefore were previously unaware of the realities of Russia’s oppressive government. Although the artists were escorted off the field and sentenced to 15 days in prison, they nevertheless managed to send a loud and powerful message to Russian authorities. Pussy Riot subsequently issued a statement demanding that Russia grant its citizens, particularly those who participate in political demonstrations, a greater freedom of speech.