Nina Naboka, a People's Artist of Ukraine and star of the cult series "Spoiymati Kaidasha," spoke candidly in an exclusive interview with Wave RBK-Ukraine about her thoughts on participating in the war. According to the actress, in the first days of the full-scale invasion, she repeatedly thought about how she could be useful to the Ukrainian military and seriously considered the possibility of mobilization — though exclusively for rear positions.
Rear duties instead of the front
As the artist clarified, there was naturally no question of combat service: Naboka envisioned herself as a domestic assistant for the soldiers. Her plans involved the most ordinary but necessary daily chores — cooking food for the fighters and washing their clothes. "I thought I would wash something for the guys, cook food," admitted the People's Artist, describing her original plan.
Assessing her own capabilities
However, several years after the start of Russia's full-scale war against Ukraine, the actress honestly assesses her physical condition and admits that she could no longer fully cope with such a load today. Naboka emphasizes that she does not want to become an additional burden for the military personnel, who already bear the main weight of hostilities.
«If I were younger»
The actress does not hide that under different circumstances she would definitely have joined the army now, but age and health became the decisive factor. "Most likely, yes, if I were younger. Now I no longer have the health for this, I can't pull it off. I would be a burden to the guys," she explained her final position. Thus, the decision to refuse mobilization was dictated not by indifference, but by a sober assessment of her own strength and a desire not to hinder those who are directly defending the country.
Context: The artist's position on deferment
Recall that earlier, the editorial staff reported on the position of People's Artist Nina Naboka regarding the issue of deferment for actors during the war in Ukraine. Her current interview complements the picture of the views of this prominent cultural figure on her role in wartime conditions: from readiness to help in the rear to the realization of physical limits.
