Attendance at cultural institutions will not affect employee salaries – Culture Ministry

The Ministry of Culture of Ukraine has updated the labor remuneration rules for employees of cultural institutions, including museums, libraries, preserves, theaters, club facilities, and centers of culture and leisure.

According to the Ministry’s statement, attendance at these institutions will no longer influence salary levels.

"During martial law and for one year after its conclusion, the number of visitors to museums, libraries, preserves, club facilities, parks of culture, and other institutions will not be taken into account when determining the level of remuneration for managers and specialists. This means that the salaries of people in the cultural sphere will not decrease due to objective restrictions related to the war," the agency stated.

Additionally, cultural workers with scientific and educational-creative degrees will receive the following supplements: Doctor of Sciences – up to 25% of the official salary; Doctor of Philosophy (Candidate of Sciences) – up to 15%; and Doctor of Arts – up to 15% (if an individual holds multiple degrees, they may choose which one the supplement is based on).

"The documents have also updated the titles of certain positions in accordance with modern practice. For example, theaters now use the title ‘head of the artistic troupe’ instead of outdated formulations," the report says.

The Ministry of Culture stated that these changes do not require additional funds from the budget.