By Decree No. 604/2026, the President of Ukraine awarded the frontman of the band «Boombox» Andriy Khlyvnyuk the title of Honoured Artist of Ukraine. The document was signed on 15 July to mark Ukrainian Statehood Day. It lists the musician as a singer and vocalist with the band «Boombox».
Briefly about the main points
- Andriy Khlyvnyuk was awarded the title of Honoured Artist of Ukraine.
- Presidential Decree No. 604/2026 was signed on 15 July.
- The awards ceremony was held to mark Ukrainian Statehood Day.
- Timur Miroshnichenko was awarded the Order of Merit, 3rd Class.
- The artist Oleksandr Dubovyk was awarded the Order of Freedom.
Awards for cultural figures
In the same decree, the title of Honoured Artist of Ukraine was also conferred upon the ballet dancer Anastasia Baird, Head of the Army Military Music Centre To Igor Kishman, a ballet dancer Ilona Kravchenko, an actor Renata Settarova and a choir singer To Viktor Khramov.
Among the other honourees was a TV presenter Timur Miroshnichenko, who was awarded the Order of Merit, 3rd Class. The designer and chair of the charitable foundation Valery Guzem was awarded the Order of Princess Olga, 3rd Class.
The Order of Freedom for Oleksandr Dubovyk
A painter, graphic artist and sculptor has been awarded the Order of Freedom Oleksandra Dubovyk. The decree also provides for this award to be granted to a female historian Natalia Yakovenko and an engineer Dmytro Shustyi.
The general wording of the document refers to achievements in strengthening Ukrainian statehood, contributions to public life and the conscientious fulfilment of professional duties.
Awards Ceremony to Mark Ukrainian Statehood Day
Ukrainian Statehood Day It is officially celebrated on 15 July. The date was moved from 28 July by a presidential decree in 2023 due to the change in the church calendar.
The list of honourees in the document is not limited to the cultural sphere: it includes medical professionals, volunteers, sportspeople, public officials, academics, engineers and military personnel. Khlivnyuk’s honour is part of a joint decree marking the commemorative date, rather than a separate, individual decision.
