Enough for bread and butter.
The whole country sympathizes with the grief of Alexandra Pakhmutova. Her husband and co-author Alexander Dobronravov passed away on September 16. The legendary composer still cannot come to his senses after what happened. Fans are concerned about how a childless elderly woman will cope with the misfortune, and most importantly, how the poor thing will live.
The pianist’s relatives assure that there is no need to worry about her fate. Pakhmutova is entitled to a generous payment from the state. The authorities appreciate the star’s outstanding services to national culture. The author of the compositions “A Coward Doesn’t Play Hockey”, “Bird of Happiness”, “Hope” and “Cuba – My Love” receives a generous pension.
In addition to the basic amount, Alexandra Pakhmutova is also entitled to additional material support, which is paid extra for orders and awards. The composer is a holder of the Order of Merit for the Fatherland, II degree, which is plus 23 thousand. Thus, Pakhmutova receives about 60 thousand rubles a month.
