# Kanye West Sets Tour Dates for Russia

Rapper Kanye West has announced concert dates in Russia, marking his first scheduled performances in the country. The tour is notable given limited Western entertainment events there, drawing attention from fans and observers.

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### Entertainment
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cd9w4v1nx93o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:55:47 GMT
- [The Guardian Culture](https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/aug/18/kanye-west-announces-tour-dates-st-petersburg-russia-ye) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 13:06:16 GMT
- [BBC Entertainment](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4gmvyzj5dgo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 08:43:56 GMT