Singer Kristina Orbakaite spoke to audiences in St. Petersburg, expressing gratitude for the support from her fans. A clip of her message circulated on the Telegram channel Russian Fox, capturing the moment of connection with the crowd.
Concluding the evening, she reminded the crowd that they should not expect her to disappear from the stage for long, adding a lighthearted but firm note that she would return soon to perform again.
She signed autographs and delivered a performance at the Oktyabrsky Concert Hall in St. Petersburg on March 3. She conveyed anticipation for meeting her fans at the next show, which is scheduled to be held in St. Petersburg. A separate concert was announced to take place in Moscow on March 5, extending her citywide visit across Russia’s major cultural hubs.
In recent weeks, several Orbakaite appearances in Russian cities were trimmed or postponed. Organizers at the Fesco Hall concert venue announced plans to relocate a scheduled show in Vladivostok to a later date, aligning with organizers’ statements that the decision was influenced by the activities and calls from groups associated with the Russian Cultural Front. Earlier, Sergei Zaitsev, who manages the show lineup, indicated that performances planned for Blagoveshchensk and Khabarovsk would be rescheduled, with dates listed as indefinite. The Blagoveshchensk performances were initially set for March 15 and 16, while the Khabarovsk engagement was slated for March 18.
These shifts come amid broader scheduling adjustments affecting several of Orbakaite’s tour stops, reflecting logistical and organizational considerations rather than an outright cancellation of her touring plans. Industry observers note that the singer continues to command strong audience interest, with many loyal fans following her tour across major Russian cities and eagerly awaiting future shows in additional locations. The evolving tour calendar demonstrates the balancing act between artist availability, venue booking realities, and external influences impacting live music events in the region. [Source: Russian media reports]
In related news, the entertainment scene has seen other cancellations in the region, underscoring a broader atmosphere of uncertainty for live performances. One notable instance involved Leontyev, whose Dubai engagement was cancelled, illustrating how international and domestic appearances alike have faced disruption in the current climate. [Source: industry coverage]