![]() ![]() Holding that skimpy piece of white cotton in my hands, I remember feeling both embarrassed and titillated. I was a freshman in high school and shopping with new friends in Soho. The first thong I ever bought was at an American Apparel store. The lyrics roughly translate to “in spite of evil nights, I will go after you.” The couple’s first dance song was Alla Pugacheva Позови меня с собой (pozovi menya s soboy). Tolokonnikova’s daughter, Gera Riot, made the playlist, with old Soviet pop hits and new Russian trap songs. I learned how to sew while in jail - I never thought anything good could come from this, being forced to sew police and military uniforms, but i tried to reclaim this skill and put it to use here.” “I sewed on the three stripes to John’s jacket, and enhanced my upcycled dress and veil as well with Adidas logos. “We both wore Adidas to be part of the Gopnik dresscode,” says Tolokonnikova. “John did a lot to help Ukraine and to help women’s rights,” explains Tolokonnikova, “and I found that endearing.” “Both of us are kind of workaholics, we worked on things for over a year before anything romantic happened - but I guess we both need this kind of work ethic and mutual respect proven first.”Ī shared work ethic, mutual respect, and a love of Adidas solidified their relationship. ![]() In-between honeymoons and revolutionary organizing, we sat down to chat with Tolokonnikova about her wedding. ![]()
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