Kanye West planned concerts trigger frenzy in Russia
Tickets sold out within hours as scalpers pushed prices above $1,850 for the rapper’s October shows, organizers said.
- Kanye West is scheduled to perform two concerts on October 10 and 11 at St. Petersburg's Gazprom Arena, with Russian fans rushing to secure tickets after Monday's announcement, selling out nearly all available seats within hours.
- Say Agency, led by Anna Subcheva, is organizing the concerts; Subcheva holds a Russian Ministry of Defense medal for supporting military forces during Ukraine's invasion and maintains ties to pro-war online communities.
- Russian politician Nikolay Novichkov called for an investigation into West's past remarks praising Adolf Hitler and Nazi ideology, stating the concerts should be canceled unless the rapper expresses moral support for Russia's military operations.
- West previously faced tour cancellations in the UK and France over antisemitic comments, making this Russia appearance the most prominent Western act performance in the country since Ukraine's 2022 invasion.
- Despite Russia being an especially risky destination for any American traveler, observers now question whether West will be permitted to return to the United States after the visit, amid broader concerns about travel restrictions.
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The announcement of two performances by rapper Kanye West in a Russian stadium this year has caused a frenzy in the press and in the local political scene, so much so that Vladimir Putin's spokesman will be questioned on Thursday (20) about whether the president would meet with the singer. The American artist, who also uses the artistic name Ye, will perform at Gazprom Arena in St. Petersburg on 10 and 11 October, in what will be the biggest sho…
The American rapper Kanye West planned to give two concerts in Russia in October 2026. This event divides public opinion and Russian officials, who reacted to the Kremlin. Hélène Bonnet, a journalist specializing in international affairs, gives an update on LCI. - "This visit causes teeth to grow": banned in several countries, Kanye West's concerts in Russia are controversial (Culture, media and entertainment).
The news of the American rapper Kanye West, also known as Ye, for two concerts in Russia generated powerful and contradictory reactions.
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Russian Concert Promoter Bringing Kanye West to Russia Awarded Medal for Supporting Invasion
Anna Subcheva, head of the Say Agency organizing Ye's upcoming show in Russia, holds a medal from the Russian Ministry of Defense for her active assistance to military forces during Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, according to Agents Media. Subcheva serves as general director and owns a 50% stake in Say Agency, while managing partner Tatyana Kondratenko holds the remaining half. We bring you stories from the ground. Your support keeps …
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