The Severin Family's Financial Situation
Former police officer Maksym Severin and his wife Viktoriia live without any official income, raising questions about their financial status. Viktoriia Severina, 35, has stated that a comfortable life in Kyiv requires at least $3,000 USD per month, while she spends $1,500 USD to live in Kharkiv. She also confirmed she does not work and has no officially declared income. This case has drawn public attention in Ukraine, where scrutiny of officials' and former officials' lifestyles has intensified in recent years.
Maksym Severin's Financial Assets
In 2023, Maksym Severin, who served as an inspector in the criminal protection sector of the Kharkiv District Police Department No. 1, earned 700,000 hryvnias. Additionally, he received 400,000 hryvnias from the sale of a car and officially declared $13,500 USD in cash.
In April 2023, he purchased a 2015 Mazda 6 for 400,000 hryvnias. Viktoriia Severina also owns a car valued at $120,000 USD.
In 2024, Maksym Severin became head of the criminal investigation department, and his earnings decreased to 564,000 hryvnias, while his declared cash assets totaled $15,000 USD. That same year, his list of assets included a rented 78 m² apartment in Rivne. In 2025, he left law enforcement.
The Severin family owns an apartment in Kharkiv and high-value cars. Before the full-scale invasion, Viktoriia Severina showcased trips abroad where the couple rented a helicopter. She remarked:
"Her job is to be the beloved wife of her husband, Maksym Severin."
The family's financial situation has sparked interest and questions about how they maintain their lifestyle without steady income. The fluctuations in Maksym Severin's declared assets, following his departure from the police force, highlight potential challenges in adapting to life without a state salary. Public curiosity also reflects broader societal expectations regarding income and expenditure, particularly within Ukraine's current economic climate.