Ukrainian Pension for 'Paiushchiye Trusy' Producer Increased by Just 200 Hryvnias

Volodymyr Bebeshko's Current Pension Amount

According to РБК-Україна — Lite: Volodymyr Bebeshko, the producer now residing in Warsaw, receives a Ukrainian pension of 3,500 hryvnias following a recent 200-hryvnia increase. Despite this adjustment, he does not receive any financial assistance from Poland as a refugee and is forced to rely on his personal savings. Bebeshko has been living in Poland for three years after suffering a stroke.

Originally from the city of Stryi, Bebeshko co-founded the band 'Paiushchiye Trusy' in 2008 alongside Kuzma Skryabin. He is also the younger brother of singer Levko Durko. His personal life includes two marriages: his first wife was Sestrychka Vika, and his second is Sasha Bielina, with whom he has a daughter named Yevheniia.

Volodymyr Bebeshko: 'They raised it by 200 hryvnias. Now it's 3,500.'

He also notes: 'But I have my own money that I earned. I'm spending what's left. I still have a little bit of money left.' Health issues, particularly the stroke, have severely impacted his life. 'Everyone knows – it was a stroke. It hit me hard. I couldn't walk, I couldn't speak, but now I can walk and I'm writing music,' the producer says.

Despite these challenges, Volodymyr Bebeshko is striving to adapt to his new life in Poland, hoping for an improvement in his circumstances.

Bebeshko's pension situation highlights the struggles faced by Ukrainians living abroad, especially amid war and economic instability. While the 200-hryvnia increase is a positive step, it remains insufficient for a decent standard of living, particularly given inflation and rising costs in Poland. Bebeshko's resilience and continued creative work serve as an example for many Ukrainian migrants seeking to build a new life in a foreign country.