This was an impressive presentation of state industry awards in the field of culture and art for the year 2025 in Kyiv. Among the recipients were representatives of the Ministry of Internal Affairs who demonstrated exceptional achievements in their field.
The photographer of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, Yuriy Lisnychuk, received the Mykola Anatsky Award in the nomination 'Documentary (reportage) photography' for his works, particularly for photographs taken after the enemy strike on the 'Okhmatdyt' hospital in the summer of 2024. Also among the laureates were three press officers of the National Guard of Ukraine: Ihor Lavrov, Pavlo Ponomaryov, and Viktoriia Pudrovska.
'Ukrainian Church: Forbidden History' - a book that brought the chaplain of the Separate Artillery Brigade of the National Guard, Serhii Bashynskyi, the Oles Honchar Literary Award.
Choosing them among over 170 candidates from various corners of Ukraine, this year 15 laureates were recognized in 13 different industry awards.
The solemn presentation of state industry awards in the field of culture and art for the year 2025 took place in Kyiv. The current award was given to outstanding figures; several employees of the Ministry of Internal Affairs and press officers of the National Guard were recognized for their fine achievements. The photographs of the Ministry of Internal Affairs, capturing the consequences of the strike on the hospital, received special recognition.