Cross of Ivan Mazepa

Cross of Ivan Mazepa
Badge of the Cross of Ivan Mazepa
TypeSingle-grade cross
Presented by Ukraine
StatusActive
EstablishedMarch 26, 2009
First awardedAugust 18, 2009
Last awardedSeptember 4, 2023
Total129
Total awarded posthumously1
Ribbon bar of the Cross of Ivan Mazepa
Precedence
Next (higher)Order of Danylo Halytsky
Next (lower)Order For Brave Miners' Work

The Cross of Ivan Mazepa (Ukrainian: Хрест Івана Мазепи) is an award of the President of Ukraine. The Cross was instituted on March 26, 2009 by the President of Ukraine Viktor Yushchenko[1] to honour citizens of Ukraine, foreign citizens or stateless persons for significant contribution to the revival of national, cultural, artistic, spiritual, architectural, military and historical heritage of Ukraine, for achievements in state, diplomatic, humanistic, scientific, educational and charitable activity.[1]

  1. ^ a b "Isn't it time to establish state wartime awards in Ukraine?" (in Ukrainian). Radio Free Europe. 23 October 2022. Retrieved 4 October 2023.