In Latvia, the singer Laima Vaikule receives a monthly pension of 800 euros, a figure reported by morning.ru. The same source notes that the national average pension in the Baltic state is around 574 euros, placing Vaikule above the typical retirement benefit after she left work at age 60.
Plans are underway to raise pension payments in Latvia starting in October. Once implemented, Vaikule, who will be 69, is slated to gain an extra 48 euros per month as a result of the adjustment.
From July 26 to 30, the Laima Rendezvous festival took place in Jurmala, continuing the long running tradition. The event showcased several Russian performers, including Philip Kirkorov and Khibla Gerzmava, with Russian serving as the primary language of communication throughout the festival.
The 2023 program also welcomed well known Russian stars such as Maxim Galkin, Alla Pugacheva, and Andrei Makarevich, who is listed by some as a foreign agent, alongside Ukrainian artists Vera Brezhneva and Max Barsky who performed at the Vaikule festival, illustrating a diverse international lineup.
Earlier in December 2022, Vaikule spoke about supporting the Soviet Union through the release of her musical discs. She recalled a time when a large stadium audience translated into significant state revenue, noting the contrast with broader celebrity discussions circulating at the time. Vaikule commented on the broader national impact of cultural productions and the way public figures influence public sentiment and policy discussions in Russia and related regions.
There have been reports of shifts in residency arrangements, including mentions of a change in visa status for a notable music executive in Russia, which reflects evolving immigration and residency policies affecting entertainers in the region.
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