Order of Princess Olga | |
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Type | Three-grades order |
Awarded for | Personal merits of women in state, scientific, educational, cultural and other social areas |
Presented by | Ukraine |
Status | Active |
Established | 15 August 1997 |
First awarded | 18 August 1997 (3rd Class) |
Precedence | |
Next (higher) | Order For Courage |
Next (lower) | Order of Danylo Halytsky |
The Order of Princess Olga (Ukrainian: Орден княгині Ольги) is a Ukrainian civil decoration, featuring Olga of Kiev 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".[1] It was established by Presidential Decree № 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 amethysts 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Both Ukrainian citizens and foreigners are eligible for the order.[1] The order can be rescinded by the President of Ukraine if a bearer is convicted of a serious crime.[1]
In 2020, the Orthodox Church of Ukraine established own "Order of Saint Equal-to-Apostle Princess Olga".[2]