According to the public, which has 3.2 million subscribers, Shcherbakov was supposed to perform at the "Moscow" concert hall in early April. Despite the high interest in the show, information about the performance disappeared from the website without any explanations. Additionally, it is worth noting that in recent years, the number of the comedian's performances in Russia has significantly decreased. Currently, there are no scheduled concerts in the regions listed on his official website. In comparison, in 2024, he toured 33 cities, including major venues in Russia, Belarus, and Kazakhstan, while in 2025, the number of concerts was cut in half, and the artist compensated for the gaps with world tours.
Mash suggests that these issues are related to Shcherbakov's recent visit to Kazakhstan. During the premiere of a film in Almaty, he stated from the stage that he "came to see a friend." Although no names were mentioned, everyone understood that he was referring to Nurlan Saburov, who has been banned from entering Russia for 50 years. There is no official information on whether he met with Saburov.
Frames from the filming of ChBD.
It is also noted that the show "What Happened Next" may be moved to Kazakhstan due to difficulties with Saburov, the refusal to register the trademark, and the convenience of the location for guests who will not be able to visit Russia due to their status as foreign agents.
