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A St. Petersburg resident managed to return tickets to a Kanye West concert for a VIP box, which she purchased for 176,000 rubles, Fontanka reports. To do this, the audience member emailed the organizer of the artist's performance, citing "consumer protection laws and poor information about the conditions—specific seat numbers were not specified, even though it was a single ticket." In response, she received a letter from the ticket sales operator Inticets, instructing her to file a refund request. On August 24, Gazprom Arena stated that it "had not signed any stadium rental agreements for the event" and "the concert cannot take place at the venue." The organizer, Say Agency, stated that it had signed an agreement with the venue, the artist had been sent an advance, and the ticket sales and announcement had been synchronized with Gazprom Arena. Say Agency emphasized that the concerts have not been canceled and also asked fans to "be patient," assuring that issues with holding the show are being resolved. In what cases tickets can be returned and what will happen to them if a concert is canceled - in the RBC article. RBC channel on "Max" RBC app for iOS and Android [in reply to: Say Agency, the organizer of rapper Kanye West's concerts, asked fans "not to panic and to be patient." The appeal was published on the organization's Telegram channel. "The concerts have not been canceled. Our team is in touch with the artist and is currently doing everything possible to bring you two unforgettable YE shows,” the statement said. RBC Channel on Max RBC app for iOS and Android]