The Order of Princess Olga () is a Ukrainian

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, featuring

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and bestowed to women for "personal merits in state, production, scientific, educational, cultural, charity and other spheres of social activities, for upbringing children in families". It was established by

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Decree No. 827/97 of 15 August 1997 and has three grades (classes), the first being the highest. The 1st grade medal is adorned with four rectangular

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s and features a gilded ornament with silver parts. The two other grades also feature precious stones. Both Ukrainian citizens and foreigners are eligible for the order. The order can be rescinded by the President of Ukraine if a bearer is convicted of a serious crime. In 2020, the

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established own "Order of Saint Equal-to-Apostle Princess Olga".

Selected recipients

* Tetiana Andriienko (1938–2016), Ukrainian

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(1985–), Ukrainian pistol shooter * Larysa Krushelnytska (1928–2017), Ukrainian archaeologist *

Raisa Kyrychenko Raisa Opanasivna Kyrychenko (née Korzh; ; 14 October 1943 – 9 February 2005) was a Ukrainian mezzo-soprano singer and music teacher who is a recipient of the Hero of Ukraine and Order of Princess Olga. The singer's vast repertory included co ...

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Medals and ribbons

References

{{Orders of knighthood for women Civil awards and decorations of Ukraine Awards established in 1997 1997 establishments in Ukraine

Selected recipients

Medals and ribbons

See also

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