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The Andrew Marr Show

October 28, 2012

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Regina Spektor discusses her early life in Moscow, where her father traded tapes of Western music, and her classical piano training before emigrating to the U.S. at age nine. She reflects on her emotional return to Russia after 23 years and the challenges her family faced with her musical education. Regina prepares to perform as the discussion shifts to political topics, including the controversial imprisonment of Pussy Riot members in Russia. Chris Grayling and Anne McElvoy weigh in on the state of human rights in Russia, with McElvoy expressing concerns about the country's regression under Putin. The program concludes with Regina performing her song "The Party."

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The Andrew Marr Show

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October 28, 2012

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