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Svetlana Loboda Ejects Fan for Refusing to Condemn Russia at Concert

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Singer Svetlana Loboda faced backlash during her concert in Yerevan after ejecting a fan who refused to condemn Russia, leading to audience support for the fan and warnings from UAE authorities.

The incident highlights the tension between artists' political expressions and audience expectations, especially in politically sensitive regions.

Loboda's actions may reflect a broader trend among artists navigating their public personas in divided political climates.

Future performances by Loboda may face increased scrutiny regarding her political statements, potentially affecting her audience turnout.

The backlash could lead to a reevaluation of how artists engage with political issues during performances, especially in international venues.


Singer Svetlana Loboda faced backlash during a recent concert in Yerevan when she forcibly ejected a spectator, Yulia, for refusing to publicly condemn Russia. The incident unfolded as Loboda invited Yulia on stage and demanded her support for the singer's political stance, stating, "You came to my concert, which means you should support my position." Yulia's polite refusal, stating, "No politics," led to Loboda's abrupt decision to remove her from the event.

The audience reacted with support for Yulia, chanting phrases like "Yulia, well done!" and "Don't say it!" This reaction was met with disappointment from Loboda, who was met with boos and whistles from the crowd. The video of the incident quickly went viral, prompting warnings from UAE authorities about the inappropriateness of political statements at performances in their country.

Loboda's representatives later expressed that the singer was shocked by the situation and had decided to avoid political commentary due to declining demand for her performances. The incident drew criticism from various quarters, including Russian State Duma deputy Vitaly Milonov, who questioned the sincerity of Loboda's support for Ukraine and suggested she should be more consistent in her actions.

Netizens also criticized Loboda, calling her out for imposing her views on the audience and suggesting that she focus on her music rather than political issues. This incident follows previous controversies surrounding Loboda's performances, including a negative reception in Latvia where audiences expressed dissatisfaction with her singing in Russian.

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