Propagandist Shaman canceled concerts in Belgorod due to threat from the Armed Forces of Ukraine

Shaman, whose real name is Yaroslav Dronov, decided not to hold concerts in Belgorod because, according to him, the venue was surrounded by the Armed Forces of Ukraine. The Russian singer announced this on Telegram.

After visiting the Cultural Center in Belgorod, Shaman learned about the restricted access to the building due to an emergency situation and canceled the concerts for today and tomorrow. These events were supposed to take place at the 'Energomash' cultural center.

“According to available information, a provocation was planned by the Armed Forces of Ukraine during the two concerts... Belgorod, as a front-line territory, is constantly subjected to shelling,” Shaman added.

Shaman, a supporter of Putin's regime, was also subjected to scrutiny for spreading propaganda against Ukraine by the Security Service of Ukraine in February 2025.

Other cases of public support for Russia in Ukraine

Previously, there have been instances of public support for Russia by Ukrainian and foreign performers. Evidence of this includes Turkish actress Hande Erçel's visit to Russia and Latvian singer Laima Vaikule's participation in a Ukrainian advertisement.

The cancellation of Shaman's concerts in Belgorod due to restricted access to the venue due to the emergency situation and the possibility of provocation during the performances has become a topic of discussion. The Russian singer continues to perform and provoke controversy, and his actions have sparked a reaction from the Ukrainian public. Similar instances of support for Russia in Ukraine deserve attention and discussion.