Russian Official Says He Blocked Kanye West Concert

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A government official spoke at his 75th birthday party. He said a concert by an American singer was unacceptable in Russia.

The official said he worked hard to stop the event. He told top leaders about this coming "cultural problem" and banned the show.

He said it was a crime for such a show to happen in his city, St. Petersburg. He also asked who wanted to see dancing people perform there.

He stated that his country did not have an audience for these types of concerts. He added that he would always defend this strong view.

The official has worked in government for many years. He held different important positions since the 1980s.

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Who spoke at his 75th birthday party?

A government official spoke at his 75th birthday party.

What did he say about the American singer's concert in Russia?

He said the concert was unacceptable in Russia and worked to stop it.

What did he say about concerts like this in his country?

He said his country did not have an audience for these kinds of concerts and that he would always defend this view.

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