Andriy Shevchenko received the "National Legend of Ukraine" award from Volodymyr Zelenskyi

President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska took part at the award ceremony distinguished Ukrainians with the award of the Head of State "National Legend of Ukraine".

"For the second year in a row, we celebrate the beautiful, talented and heroic citizens of our state with this award. But this year, its meaning has changed somewhat — we celebrate not only legendary representatives of Ukraine in music, theater, and sports. The Russian Federation has changed the meaning of our lives, so today we celebrate all those who defend our independence and sovereignty every day both inside the state and outside with their talent and their work - different, but extremely important," the President of Ukraine noted.

This year, for outstanding personal merits in the establishment of independent Ukraine and strengthening of its statehood, protection of the homeland and service to the Ukrainian people, significant contribution to the development of national education, art, sports, health care, many years of fruitful public activity, the President's award "National Legend of Ukraine" was awarded nine Ukrainians, three of them posthumously.

The best football player of Europe in 2004, the head coach of the national football team of Ukraine in 2016-2021, Hero of Ukraine Andriy Shevchenko also received the award.

"Legend of Dynamo Kyiv and the national team of Ukraine, winner of the Champions League and winner of the Golden Ball... His name is included in the list of the hundred best football players in history. These and many other titles made him famous all over the world, and now they help him rally the whole world to support and help Ukraine. Ambassador of the UNITED24 platform, our great athlete, great champion, our legend Andriy Shevchenko," said Volodymyr Zelenskyi during the ceremony.

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