Plans for a Kristina Orbakaite concert in Chita on March 14 were halted when the event was canceled, according to reports from chita.ru. The cancellation came as organizers reevaluated the touring schedule amid broader disruptions to travel plans for the performer and her team.
Ohannes Tukhmanyan, the organizer behind the event, explained that the disruption to tour logistics began after Orbakaite’s show in Ulan-Ude was canceled. The ripple effect left the crew with no feasible way to move forward with the Chita date as originally planned. The reality of back-to-back stops without reliable transportation made it impossible to keep the tour on its initial path, Tukhmanyan noted. Cities typically follow a set sequence, but the latest changes forced a postponement and a reshuffling of the itinerary.
Tukhmanyan reassured fans that the Chita concert would eventually take place. The team is working on a new timetable for the tour and expects to reschedule the event once conditions allow for proper travel connections. Ticket holders were advised to hold onto their passes, with options to return or exchange them for a future show when a revised schedule is announced. The organizers even suggested that fans consider tickets to the Irkutsk show using a special promotional code as a temporary alternative while the plan stabilizes.
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Policy of Buryatia stated that Orbakaite’s appearance at Megapolis Sport in Ulan-Ude was canceled after reviews and concerns raised by residents of the region. The ministry clarified that Orbakaite is not listed as a foreign agent and her activities are not banned in Russia. However, in light of public opinion and feedback from citizen groups, the decision was taken to discontinue the concert at the Physical Culture and Sports Complex. The ministry affirmed that the event is expected to happen at some point, though no exact date was provided at that time.
Meanwhile, Sergei Zaitsev, who was listed as the organizer for Orbakaite’s event in Blagoveshchensk, denied claims that the singer holds United States citizenship. The situation has prompted further discussion about visa and residency considerations for artists touring across the region, as well as the broader implications for regional concert scheduling when public sentiment sways logistics planning. These conversations underscore the complexity of coordinating large-scale performances across multiple cities with varying transportation options and regulatory environments.
Earlier this year, another Kishlak concert in Tyumen faced cancellation, adding to a pattern of event disruptions that have affected performers and fans alike. The cancellations ripple through ticketing, travel planning, and local economies, highlighting the need for flexible scheduling and transparent communication from organizers. In these moments, audiences look for reliable options to either wait out the changes or invest in alternative dates that deliver the same live experience without compromising safety and accessibility.