Polish actress Barbara Brylska spoke about the pressures felt by ordinary Russians under the current authorities, suggesting that many have to live with limited means. She made these remarks in a televised interview. The exact broadcast was titled Paragraph.
She emphasized that everyday Russians suffer because a small group wields financial power and refuses to share it with the wider population. According to her assessment, life in the Russian Federation looks favorable only in Moscow and St. Petersburg, while other regions face severe hardship.
Her remarks pointed to places like Omsk and Novosibirsk as examples of the difficult conditions throughout the country. Brylska warned that the overall situation was deteriorating and expressed concern about the ability of people to travel freely under the current conditions.
She also voiced support for Liya Akhedzhakova, another respected artist who has been associated with the Sovremennik Theater. Brylska criticized the treatment of Akhedzhakova and suggested that the elder actress might choose to leave Russia rather than endure ongoing pressure from those who oppose her views.
“Erase” Brylska from “The Irony of Fate”
Olga Zanko, who was the Deputy Chairman of the State Duma Committee for the Development of Civil Society at the time, proposed removing Brylska from the main role that brought her fame in the USSR, The Irony of Fate, or Enjoy Your Bath! He stated on his Telegram channel that the worst punishment for an actor is forgetfulness.
The parliamentarian argued that Brylska had made her choice and had betrayed her fans and the country that helped establish her reputation. The suggestion was that the film could be edited to exclude her appearance entirely.
Brylska, now 81, has received multiple accolades over the years, including the USSR State Prize in 1977 for her work in The Irony of Fate and recognition for contributing to Russian-Polish cultural ties. She was also honored with the Baltic Star award in 2012 for fostering humanitarian links among Baltic nations.
How much money do Russians spend on food?
As of January 1, 2023, Russia’s最低 subsistence level stood at 14,375 rubles for the general population. The healthy standard was 15,669 rubles, pensioners fell to 12,363 rubles, and children’s subsistence was 13,944 rubles.
Against this backdrop, the average weekly spending of Russians rose by 4.4%, reaching 5,972.7 rubles. The year-over-year growth stood at 8.8%, as reported in the Romir index. The average purchase amount per shopping trip climbed 2.6% to 688.6 rubles, with one-off shopping sessions up by 3.5% from the previous year.
Additionally, Rosstat data indicate that the average monthly salary hovered around 61,000 to 63,000 rubles, while the average pension in December 2022 was 18,552 rubles.
…and how much does a consumer basket cost in Poland?
In Brylska’s Poland, the third quarter of 2022 saw an average gross salary near PLN 6,480, which corresponds to roughly 108.5 thousand rubles using the central bank exchange rate. The minimum pension in 2023 stood at about PLN 1,300 (roughly 21,738 rubles), and the average pension was around PLN 4,200 (approximately 70,231 rubles).
Data from 2022 show the average cost of a consumer basket in Poland at PLN 241.42 (about 4,036.96 rubles). The family subsistence level in the country was roughly PLN 2,720 (about 45,483 rubles).