Former NIGHTWISH singer TARJA TURUNEN has issued the following update:

"Hi and greetings from Moscow!

Yesterday the last fight of Regina Halmich was a big success for her. It was for me the first time to follow female boxers so closely during the match. They really are so tough…

Thank you Regina for this nice experience and all the best for your future. May the lucky stars shine upon you.

It was also great to be in Karlsruhe again. I got to see some of my friends, my old singing teacher and visit the Christmas market in the Centrum.

It was very nice to enjoy Glûhwein and Bratwurst! Has been too long since. I was very happy in Karlsruhe when I was studying there, so now it was good to come back in the memories and time.

The band seemed to enjoy it also. Everybody was telling me that they could really understand why I chose to study here and not in another city. The city is beautiful and quiet.

Now we are in Moscow, Russia. Everybody is happy to be here. For Doug, Alex and Toni this is their first visit in Russia

I have been telling them how great the audience has always been for me in Russia. Local people are welcoming us very enthusiastically here.

Just returned from the VIP dinner. Of course, with several dozens of beautiful flowers. Russian people are always very keen on giving flowers as a present, what it is really very welcome.

The show is tomorrow so I am going to have some rest now.

I am sure the show will be awesome. It is cold, but the snow makes everything beautiful."

As previously reported (and mentioned above) Turunen performed her new single, 'I Walk Alone', last night (Friday, November 30) at the farewell bout of German female boxing champion Regina Halmich. The event took place at the DM Arena in Karlsruhe, Germany. Turunen's performance can be viewed below.