Liudmyla Monastyrska received the “National Legend of Ukraine” award.

The soprano was given the award by President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who also presented other awards alongside his wife, First Lady Olena Zelenska.

The Head of State emphasized that the award carries great significance and purpose – as a rightful tribute to Ukraine’s talents, geniuses, and heroes. He said, “I want to thank you for making Ukraine known, for defending our state with your voices. We must constantly keep the focus on our state so that support does not diminish – both political support and, above all, support for our warriors. We are grateful to them for defending Ukraine and for defending all the talent you have brought to our country.”

Monastyrska was among the ten servicemembers, athletes, artists, and philanthropists. Others honored included Sviatoslav Vakarchuk, Volodymyr Horbulin, Serge Lifar,  Yaroslava Mahuchikh, Anatoly Kryvolap, Andrii Semianiv, and Vasyl Zinkevych

Monastyrska is a soloist of the Taras Shevchenko National Academic Opera and Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. She has performed at the Teatro alla Scala, Royal Opera House, and the Metropolitan Opera.

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