“President Volodymyr Zelensky signed Decree No. 552/2025 on events to the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Taras Shevchenko National Prize of Ukraine. Source: Presidential Office Details: According to the document, the Cabinet of Ministers should develop and approve a plan of measures that will include: a solemn ceremony of awarding; celebration of the anniversary with the participation of laureates, representatives of the authorities, artists, scientists and defenders of Ukraine; Publication of the Encyclopedic Directory “Shevchenko Laureates: 1962-2026”; release of the album of works of artists – laureates of the award; organization of exhibitions at the National Museum of Taras Shevchenko and Shevchenko National Reserve in Kanev; release of the anniversary coin together with the NBU; putting into circulation of the anniversary postage stamp with special repayment.”, – WRITE: www.pravda.com.ua
Source: Presidential Office of Ukraine
Details: According to the document, the Cabinet of Ministers must develop and approve a plan of measures that will include:
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- a solemn ceremony of awarding;
- celebration of the anniversary with the participation of laureates, representatives of the authorities, artists, scientists and defenders of Ukraine;
- Publication of the Encyclopedic Directory “Shevchenko Laureates: 1962-2026”;
- release of the album of works of artists – laureates of the award;
- organization of exhibitions at the National Museum of Taras Shevchenko and Shevchenko National Reserve in Kanev;
- release of the anniversary coin together with the NBU;
- putting into circulation of the anniversary postage stamp with special repayment.
The government should also provide funding for measures and facilitate their broad coverage in the media.
The decree comes into force on the date of publication.
Prehistory:
- On July 26, 2025, Zelensky signed a decree increasing the number of nominations of the Shevchenko Prize to 13 laureates.