Whitney Houston To Make Winter Return To Russia

WHITNEY HOUSTON is heading to Russia to play a pair of wintry shows next month (Dec09).

The R&B star will perform at the Moscow Olympisky Stadium on 9 December (09) and at the fabled Ice Palace in St. Petersburg three days later.

Promoter Andrey Agapov says, "Whitney Houston is a legendary singer and performer, much loved by Russian audiences and fans worldwide. I'm thrilled to bring Ms. Houston back to her fans in Moscow and St. Petersburg."

The two dates are part of Houston's first global tour in 11 years. She last performed in Russia in 2004.

--IANS-WENN