Parajanov is the National Legend of his Third Homeland - Ukraine
Renowned film director Sergei Parajanov has been posthumously awarded the title of "National Legend of Ukraine".
President Volodymyr Zelenski presented this highest national honor to Parajanov and ten other distinguished individuals ahead of Ukraine's Independence Day.
"This is about respect, dignity and honor. This is how the Ukrainian state expresses gratitude to its people, its heroes, its legends – to those who deserve recognition including those who, unfortunately, are no longer with us" said President Zelensky.
Ukraine was Parajanov's third homeland – the country that, fifty years after his imprisonment, ultimately restored justice by rehabilitating him.
When: Wednesday 22th October 2025 | morning listening session 14:20
Where: Theatre hall, Arts Centre UP
Entrance: Free admission with accreditation
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BASIC INFORMATION
Competition category: News Report
Title in English: Parajanov is the National Legend of his Third Homeland - Ukraine
Original title: Փարաջանովն իր երրորդ հայրենիքի՝ Ուկրաինայի "ազգային լեգենդն" է
Author: Anna Harutyunyan
Length (in minutes): 05:40
Original language: Armenian
Name of station which broadcast the program: Public Radio of Armenia
