President of Ukraine Volodymyr Zelensky presented the National Legend of Ukraine awards. The President stressed: a state that respects and values \u200b\u200bits people cannot be destroyed.

“Its citizens, its heroes for such a state will always stand up and defend. There have been quite a few such people since independence was declared in Ukraine.. And with the start of a full-scale war, it became even more. We are proud of each and every one,” the President said during the presentation.

Conductor Anatoly Babichev. His train took people from Konstantinovka, Kharkov, Kramatorsk and Liman for nine days. Babichev's wife Natalya worked in the next car, the woman died as a result of enemy shelling. “Despite the personal tragedy, Anatoly did not break down, he returned to the service and saves people,” Zelensky stressed.

Famous Ukrainian singer Anatoly Solovyanenko was posthumously awarded for a significant creative heritage and strengthening the cultural glory of Ukraine.

Rescuer Igor Ivasikov. Thanks to his actions, 17 people were rescued from the rubble of the Nikolaev Regional State Administration.

Spouses doctors Olga and Anatoly Svist. Once in Bucha, they could not leave the city, phoned friends and asked them to adopt their children if they did not return.. For two weeks, under constant shelling and without proper equipment, doctors performed extremely complex operations and saved the lives of seriously wounded children..

Teacher Anna But from Melitopol, despite the occupation of the city by the Russians, educates students as patriots. A video where she, wrapped in the flag of Ukraine, demands more decisive action from the international community, spread around the world media and got into social networks. “Millions of people on the planet have heard:

Melitopol is Ukraine,” the President stressed..

Volunteer Tata Kepler has been helping the army for eight years, getting and sending first-aid kits, medical backpacks, turnstiles, body armor and other equipment to the front.

Trainer and ambassador of the United24 platform Andriy Shevchenko. Champions League and Ballon d'Or winner. These and many other titles glorified him throughout the world. And now they are helping to rally the world to support and help Ukraine,” Zelensky said..