Kanye West planned concerts trigger frenzy in Russia
Russian fans bought most tickets within hours as scalpers pushed prices above $1,850, according to the organizer.
- Kanye West announced two concerts at Petersburg's Gazprom Arena for October 10 and 11, making him the most prominent Western performer in Russia since the 2022 invasion of Ukraine.
- Subcheva, general director of the organizing Say Agency, received a Russian Ministry medal for assisting military forces during Ukraine's invasion and maintains ties to pro-war online communities including Z-channel Two Majors.
- Nikolay Novichkov, a Russian politician, called for an investigation into West's past Nazi-related remarks and argued concerts should be canceled unless the rapper publicly expresses moral support for the "Special Military Operation."
- Ticket demand drove rapid sales, with nearly all seats selling out within hours at prices starting at 9,000 rubles and reaching around $1,850 for premium spots through scalpers.
- Performing in Russia presents significant risks for the American, as critics question his ability to return to the United States amid current geopolitical tensions and travel restrictions.
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The Kremlin rejected on Thursday the possibility of organising a meeting between Vladimir Putin and Kanye West, on the occasion of the American rapper's visit to Russia. "Here is not Mosconcert, but the Presidential Administration," said spokesman Dmitri Peskov.
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