Singer Kristina Orbakaite’s team and the organizers of her tour are grappling with a wave of activism aimed at postponing or cancelling upcoming March performances. This is the position shared by the artist’s tour organizer, Hovhannes Tukhmanyan, as he spoke with the online outlet Paragraph.
According to Tukhmanyan, Christina and her crew are not blind to the disruption that has touched several dates. Yet there is widespread confusion about the root cause of the protests. He argued that a handful of angry demonstrators, even if they number in the teens, should not determine the fate of a tour that has attracted thousands of fans ready to pay to attend. The organizer emphasized that public sentiment remains broadly in favor of the concerts and that the opinions of many supporters are not being taken into account. He also touched on controversy around citizenship claims, noting that activists had asserted Orbakaite holds U.S. citizenship, a point he contested, and reiterating that Orbakaite is identified as a Russian citizen. He added that if the artist held a different position or stance, she might not participate in certain New Year projects on Rossiya TV and the Channel One network, suggesting a broader impact on the artist’s collaborations if perceptions shift.
Tukhmanyan indicated that the singer was scheduled to perform in St. Petersburg in March, with plans for six of the eight concerts in cities including St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Bratsk, Irkutsk, and Khabarovsk. He noted that two concerts were canceled in Ulan-Ude and Chita and explained that the overall tour schedule had to be adjusted in light of logistical challenges tied to those cancellations. The changes have left fans in certain locales awaiting updates while others look ahead to subsequent stops on the itinerary. (Citation: Paragraph)
Recent reports have suggested that Orbakaite’s planned Chita show on March 14 faced a potential cancellation. Tukhmanyan attributed this decision to ongoing logistical disruptions tied to the earlier Ulan-Ude postponement. In a separate statement, the Ministry of Sports and Youth Policy of Buryatia confirmed that the Megapolis Sport venue in Ulan-Ude canceled the event following feedback from residents in the region. This sequence of developments illustrates how local concerns and logistical hurdles can ripple through a national tour, affecting venue availability, artist scheduling, and the experience of concertgoers across multiple cities. (Citation: Paragraph)
In the broader narrative, Orbakaite’s representatives previously denied claims of U.S. citizenship, underscoring the importance of accurate personal documentation and public perception in shaping both media coverage and ticket sales. The conversation around citizenship has added another layer to the ongoing discussion about the tour’s momentum, audience engagement, and the balance between artistic commitments and community feedback. (Citation: Paragraph)
Across these events, organizers stress that robust communication with fans and local authorities is essential to navigate the complexities of large-scale touring. They acknowledge that cancellations or rescheduling create disappointment but insist that safety, logistics, and respectful dialogue with the public must guide every decision. As plans continue to unfold, supporters are encouraged to monitor official updates for the latest information on venue availability, revised dates, and potential make-up performances, with organizers pledging to keep audiences informed as circumstances develop. (Citation: Paragraph)