The President of Ukraine signed a decree awarding honors on the occasion of All-Ukrainian Day of Cultural Workers. Marianna Keshelya, director of the Mukachevo School of Arts, and Mykola Movnar, a methodologist at the regional cultural center, received honorary titles.
Two leading artists from Zakarpattia Oblast have been awarded a high state honor—the honorary title of “Honored Worker of Culture of Ukraine.” These honors are a testament to their long-standing contributions to the preservation of national traditions, the aesthetic education of youth, and the development of the region’s cultural landscape.
The Mukachevo City Council and Myroslav Biletsky, head of the Transcarpathian Regional Military Administration, announced the state awards.
Who Was Awarded the Honorary Titles
In accordance with Decree No. 1100/2026 of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, dated November 9, on the occasion of the All-Ukrainian Day of Cultural Workers and Folk Art Masters, the high title was conferred upon:
- Marianna Kesheli—director of the S. F. Marton Mukachevo School of Arts, under whose leadership the institution has nurtured more than one generation of talented musicians and winners of international competitions;
- Mykola Movnar—leading methodologist at the “Regional Organizational and Methodological Center for Culture” of the Transcarpathian Regional Council, researcher and promoter of the region’s folk art.
Contribution to the Preservation and Development of Ukrainian Heritage
These honorary titles were awarded for significant personal contributions to the development of national culture and art, notable creative achievements, fruitful pedagogical work, and high professional mastery.
As emphasized by Myroslav Biletskyi, head of the Transcarpathian Regional State Administration, even in the most difficult times, Ukrainian cultural figures uphold the spiritual fabric of the state, affirm national identity, and enrich the treasury of Transcarpathian art.
We sincerely congratulate Marianna Keshel and Mykola Movnar on this well-deserved state recognition! We wish them good health, boundless inspiration, and new significant successes in their creative work for the benefit of Ukraine!
Source: Mukachevo City Council
