In an interview with aif.ru, actress Lyubov Rudenko disclosed that she receives an extra pension supplement amounting to 37 thousand rubles from the Moscow city authorities in addition to her main pension. She noted that this supplementary payment used to be 30 thousand rubles, and she described it as a tangible boost for highly regarded performers who contribute to the cultural life of the city. Rudenko framed it as a meaningful enhancement to her income and a reflection of recognition for those who perform on stage and screen.
The day before, People’s Artist Yuri Chernov, well known for portraying the father of Syroyezhkin in The Adventures of Electronics, stated that his state pension stood at 30 thousand rubles. He voiced skepticism about the figures shared by some fellow artists, suggesting that when colleagues mention a smaller pension, the number should be adjusted for public perception. Chernov proposed that if a pension appears modest, it could be interpreted as higher after reasonable adjustments, and advised listeners to consider potential understatements with caution rather than taking the figures at face value.
Earlier, Raisa Ryazanova shared that her pension amounted to 18 thousand rubles, admitting that such an amount was not sufficient for a comfortable life. To make ends meet, she actively took on work at various enterprises. She also pointed out that her colleague Lyudmila Zaitseva was receiving 17 thousand rubles, yet she managed with the amount due to additional income and personal budgeting. The discussion highlighted the financial realities for veteran performers who rely on pensions and supplementary earnings to maintain livelihoods while continuing to engage in artistic work.
Previously reported that a public figure seemingly addressed financial arrangements related to land holdings linked to Gazprom; the detail underscores the broader conversations about assets and the economic landscape surrounding prominent cultural figures during the period in question. These disclosures collectively shed light on how pension provisions intersect with ongoing artistic activity and private investments for senior artists in the country.