Radical Russian Orthodox Adherants Burn Madonna Poster
Description:A group of men dressed in black clothing covered with religious emblems set a portrait of pop star Madonna on fire on Wednesday (August 8), after the singer urged Russia to free members of the punk band Pussy Riot at a concert in Moscow. The men, part of a group they call the Russian Orthodox Banner-bearers, said the stunt was in protest. They labeled the U.S. singer's actions as blasphemous to the church.(0:46)