In a conversation with the singer Yuri Loza, it was revealed that he receives a pension of 16 thousand rubles. He also shared that he had lost the additional payment he used to receive, which left him with extra income only in the form of royalties. The artist stressed that living on a pension of that size is not feasible and that he relies on this supplementary income to make ends meet. He noted that if there were no extra earnings, the daily life of a retiree would be considerably more challenging. He also pointed out a nuance in the law: if a person has additional income, they are not eligible to receive the extra pension payment.
Loza highlighted that he spends about 15 thousand rubles on the security of his countryside property, his dacha, and admitted that his monthly expenses equal roughly two pensions. This personal narrative underscores the broader issue many retirees face in managing essential costs, where pension payments alone do not cover ordinary living and security costs. He stated that there is a need to pursue other avenues — working, writing songs, appearing on broadcasts, and posting videos online — to bridge the gap. Lolita, who is also involved in public activities, has announced her retirement after participating in similar income streams.
On February 17, Lolita Milyavskaya disclosed that her pension amount was 23,856 rubles, including a Moscow supplement. This disclosure adds another data point to the discussion about how regional supplements contribute to a musician’s total retirement income, and how these supplements interact with other earnings in retirement. The financial picture for public figures in Russia can be complex, with income sources that include pensions, royalties, and regional top-ups, all of which factor into overall stability during retirement.
In a related note, authorities previously took over the IP owned by Ivleeva, illustrating how tax and regulatory actions can intersect with personal business ventures for public figures. This context helps explain the broader environment in which artists navigate retirement funding, side incomes, and official oversight as they plan for life after full-time performance.