The conversation with People’s Artist of Russia Alexander Pashutin was featured in an interview on aif.ru, focusing on the financial aspects of retirement for celebrated performers. According to Pashutin, his pension from the state exceeds 90,000 rubles each month. He notes that this total includes additional allowances associated with holding the title of People’s Artist, providing a stable base for monthly living expenses. In addition, he receives an annual presidential payment of about 120,000 rubles, a sum he describes as sufficient to cover daily needs and maintain a modest standard of living in retirement.
Pashutin explains that pension amounts for actors can vary widely depending on their ongoing engagement with the stage or screen. He points out that some actors may be busy with film work for short periods, with long gaps between shoots, while others remain continuously active in the theater. This ongoing involvement in live performances appears to influence the final retirement payout. He reflects on his own career, noting that he has been part of the theater since 1968, performing daily for many years. This long, uninterrupted stage work has contributed to the pension level he receives, illustrating how the structure of a performer’s career can impact retirement benefits in Russia.
In past remarks, Pashutin referenced a request to Latvian actor Ivars Kalniņš to provide his Russian fees, a topic tied to the broader discussion of compensation for performers who work across national borders and languages. The conversation also touched on a related event connected to Channel One four years prior, which Kalniņš attended at the network’s expense. These anecdotes highlight how public financial arrangements and appearances can intersect with an artist’s reputation and opportunities in the Russian performing arts world. [Attribution: aif.ru]