Arkady Inin, a screenwriter known for the film Fathers and Sons, spoke in a recent interview about compensation. He noted that he did not receive an additional 30 thousand rubles for his work in cinema, despite expectations that such fees should be standard for certain recognized contributors.
Inin explained that he holds the title of Honored Artist of the RSFSR rather than the broader status of Honored Artist. He said that despite their persistent efforts, including letters and outreach to various institutions, they were unable to secure the supplemental payments that are typically allotted to honored artists.
He also mentioned the pension he currently receives, citing a figure of 38 thousand rubles as his monthly support.
Earlier in September, actress Lyubov Rudenko acknowledged receiving extra payments from the Moscow City Hall that added 37 thousand rubles to her pension. She described this additional sum as a meaningful supplement, noting that it compared favorably with the standard earnings of an artist performing in a theatre.
Recently, People’s Artist Yuri Chernov, well known for his role as Father Syroezhkin in Adventures in Electronics, stated that his state pension amounts to 30 thousand rubles.
Chernov also questioned whether his colleagues Raisa Ryazanova and Lyudmila Zaitseva were receiving pensions of less than 20 thousand rubles. He suggested that if performers refer to those wages as low or inadequate, the numbers might warrant a broader context, such as dividing large figures or multiplying smaller ones to create a more realistic view of their earnings in the industry.
There was also mention of actress Yulia Peresild, who indicated that health issues had arisen after an expedition to Elbrus, which potentially impacted her career and earnings.