Svetlana Bilonozhko on the pension of the national artist: 'It is more of a handout than a maintenance'.

Financial situation of Svetlana Bilonozhko

According to TSN.ua: Svetlana Bilonozhko, the widow of the People's Artist of Ukraine Vitaliy Bilonozhko, shared her financial situation, which raises concerns. The singer noted that her pension is very small and is not enough for everyday expenses.

“I don’t want to talk about it. Yes, I am a national artist, but the allowance for this is symbolic, almost pennies. It is not even a pension, but more like a handout, it is hard to call it otherwise.” - Svetlana Bilonozhko

Volunteering and Charity Activities

Svetlana Bilonozhko actively engages in volunteer activities and organizes charity concerts to support the Armed Forces of Ukraine. According to her, the concerts have a charitable purpose, and she always tries to raise funds to help the Armed Forces of Ukraine.

“We raise funds: we are given tasks on how much we need to collect, and we organize performances. Sometimes we even add from our own.” - Svetlana Bilonozhko

To improve her financial situation, Svetlana Bilonozhko rents out her accommodation, which allows her to live more peacefully. She noted that despite the difficulties, she tries to find additional opportunities to support herself.

“We are looking for additional opportunities: we rent out accommodation, it allows us to live more calmly.” - Svetlana Bilonozhko

Recently, Ukraine commemorated the anniversary of the death of Vitaliy Bilonozhko, which also served as a reminder of the importance of supporting culture and arts in the country.

The financial situation of Svetlana Bilonozhko reflects the challenges faced by many people in Ukraine, especially veterans of culture and arts. Despite her status as a national artist, social support proves to be insufficient, highlighting the need for reforms in the social security system. At the same time, her volunteer activities and organization of charity concerts demonstrate Bilonozhko's active position in supporting not only cultural initiatives but also the military efforts of the country in the context of the conflict.