Ukrainian poetess Lina Kostenko was awarded the Order of the Legion of Honor - the highest award in France. This was reported by journalist Miroslava Barchuk.

The poetess herself admitted that the award was a surprise for her..

“In difficult times, we have gathered here, but on a very good occasion, because it is a great honor to receive the Order of the Legion of Honor. For me it was an absolute surprise, because I belong to the world's unknown literature. And suddenly such a difference. I really love France. I also have poems about France,” said Lina Kostenko during the presentation of the award..