Played in Russia
Database of artists who performed in Russia during the war in Ukraine.

Played in Russia is a public database tracking Western artists who have performed in Russia after the 2022 invasion of Ukraine. It visualizes concert activity trends to highlight which artists have broken the cultural boycott. The site encourages users to make informed decisions about who they support with their time and money.
The site aggregates concert data and displays a searchable database of Western artists who have performed in Russia post-invasion, along with charts showing concert activity trends over time.
music fans and consumers who want to make informed choices about the artists they support
Background.
- Status
- launched
- Business model
- free
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