Actress Galina Stakhanova, now 82, speaks candidly about how hard it is for artists to make ends meet after retirement. She notes that many in her profession must find additional work to stay financially stable. In a recent interview, she explained her situation in straightforward terms, highlighting the gap between a fixed pension and daily living costs.
She described a life where careers advance through titles and ranks, but the final pension often remains modest. Stakhanova shared that her own pension sits at a modest level, and like many colleagues, she relies on part-time work to cover expenses. Without this extra income, she suggests, surviving month to month would be much tougher.
At present, the actress is involved in the production of the second installment of the family film Devil’s Stone. Even with a busy shooting schedule, she makes a point of setting aside time for rest and recreation. She has an interest in computer games, finding them a welcome distraction from the pressures of work.
“For example, I’m currently playing a slot-style game on the virtual machine,” she revealed. “I do not gamble with real money, and I am firmly against it in general.”
In her financial disclosures, Stakhanova mentioned that a sizable portion of her allowance covers medical needs. She indicated that hypertension medication and medications supporting heart function account for a regular expense, reaching about ten thousand rubles each month. She believes that a pension in the range of fifty to one hundred thousand rubles per month would be a livable amount for a person who wants to maintain independence and comfort for life, arguing that such a level would remove most material worries.
From her perspective, a reasonable pension, combined with part-time income and prudent spending, can provide a stable quality of life for someone with a long career in the arts. The discussion reflects a broader issue facing performers who rely on public funding and private revenue to bridge the gap between retirement and daily life, a challenge that persists across the industry and remains a topic of ongoing conversation within artistic communities. [Source attribution: industry interviews and public statements].
There is also a mention of a former blogger who commented on personal limits, urging others not to confine themselves to food or basic needs alone and to seek a broader sense of security and fulfillment in retirement. This sentiment underscores the importance of financial planning and personal well-being for those who have dedicated their lives to performance and culture. [Source attribution: media interviews].