Zelenskyy presents National Legend of Ukraine to Sean Penn, José Andrés and other prominent figures
President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky reported honoring a number of prominent figures with the "National Legend of Ukraine" state award, including American actor Sean Penn, restaurateur and humanitarian activist José Andrés, footballer Ihor Belanov, journalist Alla Mazur, and musician Yevhen Stankovych.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has bestowed the prestigious National Legend of Ukraine award upon a distinguished group of individuals, including American actor Sean Penn, restaurateur and humanitarian activist José Andrés, footballer Ihor Belanov, journalist Alla Mazur, and musician Yevhen Stankovych. These individuals are celebrated for their significant contributions to Ukraine and society at large.
The awards ceremony highlighted the importance of these individuals to Ukraine, emphasizing that they embody the country's values and contribute to its strength, transformation, protection, and preservation of its national identity. Zelenskyy stressed that Ukraine's strength lies in the courageous, caring, and talented individuals who make up the nation.
The list of award recipients includes notable figures such as Rostyslav Lazarenko, Anatoliy Kushch, Alla Mazur, Ihor Belanov, Yevhen Stankovych, José Andrés, Tiberiy Silvashi, Asan Charukhov, Oleksandr Dziuba, Antin Roshchyn, Anatoliy Borychevsky, Levko Hryhorovych Lukyanenko, 'Braty Hadyukiny' – Serhiy Kuzmynsky, Pavlo Krakhmaliov, Mykhailo Lundin, Ihor Melnychuk, and Nadiya Yarish. Each of these individuals has played a crucial role in shaping Ukraine's future, ensuring the nation remains a beacon of hope and progress.
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