| Merited Artist of Ukraine Заслужений артист України | |
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 Merited Artist of Ukraine badge | |
| Awarded by President of Ukraine | |
| Type | Order of merit |
| Eligibility | Ukrainian and foreign citizens |
| Awarded for | Outstanding achievement in the performing arts |
| Status | Currently constituted |
| Precedence | |
| Next (higher) | People's Artist of Ukraine |
Honored Artist of Ukraine (Ukrainian: Заслужений артист України, romanized: Zasluzhenyi artyst Ukrainy; also translated as Honored (Performing) Artist of Ukraine or Merited (Performing) Artist of Ukraine) is a state honorary title of decoration of the Ukrainian government. Originally awarded by the Ukrainian SSR, the award continued after Ukraine regained independence, recognizing outstanding achievement in the performing arts. The Law of Ukraine regulates it Regarding the State Awards of Ukraine (#1549-14).