Shevchenko National Prize

Ukrainian state award

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February 2024
Robert Conquest
A street in the Ukrainian city of Dnipro was renamed after Robert Conquest.
2022 Significant prize amount increase to 397, potentially reflecting heightened national solidarity during the ongoing conflict with Russia.
December 2022
Ivan Dziuba
A street in Kyiv was named after him.
February 22 2022
Ivan Dziuba
Died in Kyiv at the age of 90.
February 22 2022
Ivan Dziuba
Passed away, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent Ukrainian literary critic, dissident, and cultural figure.
January 22 2022
Ivan Dziuba
Awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise 5th class, recognizing his significant contributions and service to Ukraine.
2021 Prize amount increased back to 240, signaling continued recognition of national contributions.
2020 Award amount remained consistent at 200 during a challenging global year.
March 2020
Robert Conquest
A new Collected Poems, edited by Elizabeth Conquest, was published by the Waywiser Press.
2019 Prize amount slightly decreased to 200, potentially reflecting economic considerations.
2018 Shevchenko National Prize maintained at 240, continuing its support for national achievements.
2017 Prize amount returned to 240, stabilizing the award's financial value.
2016 Prize amount temporarily reduced to 192, suggesting potential budgetary constraints.
2015 Prize amount adjusted to 240, indicating ongoing financial modifications of the national award.
2014 Prize amount increased to 260, potentially reflecting economic changes or enhanced recognition of achievements.
2012
Robert Conquest
Awarded the Dan David Prize.
2010 The prize money was reduced to ₴130,000, which was ₴40,000 less than the previous year's amount.
2010 The Shevchenko National Prize monetary award was reduced to ₴130,000, which was ₴40,000 less than the previous year.

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