Chinese beachgoers accidentally stage anti-Putin rally

by Avaaz Team - posted 28 August 2012 15:33

The facekini in China (AFP/AP/Getty)

Behold the facekini! The latest in unusual beachwear, used to protect beachgoers in China from getting unwanted tans, just happens to look exactly like the Balaclavas worn by anti-Putin punk rockers Pussy Riot.

What do you think: secret Pussy Riot solidarity or just a coincidence?

Here's a picture of Pussy Riot for comparison:

And more of the facekini:

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