Nadya Tolokonnikova Russian Activist From Norilsk
Nadya Tolokonnikova · model and sewing machine slave · Soviet
Biography
Nadya Tolokonnikova (7 November 1989, Norilsk) is a Russian activist. She performs as part of Pussy Riot, which she joined in 2011.
Early life
Her education includes Moscow University's Department of Philosophy.
Career
In genre terms, the records list punk rock and oi!. She plays piano. She also has 2 screen credits on record, including Pussy versus Putin (2013) and Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer (2013).
Recognition
Nadya Tolokonnikova’s wins include the LennonOno Grant for Peace, awarded in 2012. The list of wins also includes the prisoner of conscience (2012) and a Hannah Arendt Prize (2014). Awards come to 5 wins in total.
Personal life
Former marriages on record are to Pyotr Verzilov (2008 to 2016).
Groups and bands
- Pussy Riot2011–
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | honorary doctorate | Won | |
| 2014 | Hannah Arendt Prize | Won | |
| 2012 | LennonOno Grant for Peace | Won | |
| 2012 | prisoner of conscience | Won | |
| gold medal | Won |
Filmography
2 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Pussy Riot: A Punk Prayer | Film | |
| 2013 | Pussy versus Putin | Film |
Nadya Tolokonnikova on Social Media
Counts with the date they were readInstagram stats
- Followers
- 294K @nadya
- Engagement rate
- 0.62% well below average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 1,663
- Average comments
- 164 Based on the last 10 posts
Figures from public Instagram data via the official Meta API; refreshed about every 30 days.
Nadya Tolokonnikova Photos
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Photo: Митя Алешковский · CC BY-SA 3.0 -
Photo: Yahoo from Sunnyvale, California, USA · CC BY 2.0 -
Photo: re:publica/Jan Zappner · CC BY 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Nadya Tolokonnikova?
Nadya Tolokonnikova is 36 years old, born on 7 November 1989 in Norilsk.
What is Nadya Tolokonnikova known for?
Nadya Tolokonnikova is known as a member of Pussy Riot.
What is Nadya Tolokonnikova’s nationality?
Nadya Tolokonnikova is Russian, born in Norilsk.
Who has Nadya Tolokonnikova been married to?
Nadya Tolokonnikova’s marriages on record are to Pyotr Verzilov (2008 to 2016).
Has Nadya Tolokonnikova won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including honorary doctorate (2019).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q288956), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- Photo: Denis Bochkarev · CC BY-SA 3.0
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