The Italian star, who considers himself a friend of Putin, will give concerts in Russian cities

The Italian singer, performer of the famous hits Felicità and Sharazan Al Bano (Albano Carrizi) in April this year planned a mini-tour of Russia, reports TASS. He is also preparing a surprise for Russian fans.

"A surprise is being prepared, and you will see what a surprise it is. So far it's a secret, " the artist said.

Al Bano hinted that after the April mini-tour of Russian cities, he will return to Moscow in May.

The organizer of the concerts, Say Agency, reports on its social network page that Al Bano will perform in Moscow, Novosibirsk and Vladivostok on April 18, 21 and 23, respectively.

"The artist himself has repeatedly admitted to a special attitude towards Russia and the joy of returning to his listeners," the agency noted.

As EADaily reported, earlier the Italian performer noted that he considers himself a friend of Russian President Vladimir Putin, because "he shook his hand five times in his life."

In addition, Al Bano said that he could perform in the Donbas.

"Donbass has always been Russian, I tell you. And Ukraine is the legacy of Moscow," the artist is sure.

When asked by a journalist about the possibility of giving a concert in Donbass, Al Bano said he would do it with pleasure.

Last summer, the singer took part in a concert on Palace Square in St. Petersburg in the framework of the culture festival of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum.