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.
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| 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.
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| February 22 2022 |
Ivan Dziuba
Died in Kyiv at the age of 90.
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| February 22 2022 |
Ivan Dziuba
Passed away, leaving behind a legacy as a prominent Ukrainian literary critic, dissident, and cultural figure.
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| January 22 2022 |
Ivan Dziuba
Awarded the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise 5th class, recognizing his significant contributions and service to Ukraine.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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| 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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