The scandal unfolded during Valery Meladze's concert in Almaty, where two women in the fan zone began pushing their way forward, shoving those around them. The incident drew the attention of the singer himself.

The artist's reaction and consequences for the audience

Watching what was happening, Meladze reacted sharply to the audience's behavior. He said: "Stop right there. What are you pushing for? There goes the whole concert down the drain... Everyone is smiling, singing. No, someone had to do this. What is this? A disgrace! You should be ashamed. The concert is basically over."

If I see someone touching someone else even with a finger... I stop immediately...
Valery Meladze's warning after the incident

Despite the scandal, after fans asked him to continue the performance, Meladze agreed to return to the stage. However, he warned the crowd that he would leave the stage immediately if he saw such behavior repeated.

Public reaction

On social media, users condemned the women's actions. On Threads, Kazakhstanis expressed regret over such behavior by their fellow citizens.