The Verkhovna Rada approved the creation of the National Pantheon
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine approved, in principle and as a whole, Bill No. 15360, which provides for the construction of the Ukrainian National Pantheon in the capital.
A total of 287 members of parliament voted in favor of this decision, supporting the initiative of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, which was designated as urgent.
The Pantheon is conceived as a national memorial site designed to honor outstanding representatives of the Ukrainian nation.
According to the text of the document, it will be a space dedicated to those who have made exceptional contributions to the attainment and restoration of independence, the development of statehood, the defense of sovereignty, as well as the advancement of Ukrainian culture, science, sports, and the literary language.
The Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine has been designated as the project owner, and the design itself will be selected exclusively through an open international or nationwide competition.
Funding for the construction, maintenance, and security of the facility will be provided exclusively from the state budget.
The Pantheon is intended to honor the memory of the heads of historic Ukrainian states, the presidents of Ukraine (except those removed from office through impeachment), and senior military commanders.
Nobel Prize laureates and world-renowned figures whose lives or work were inextricably linked to Ukraine are also eligible for commemoration.
At the same time, the law establishes clear restrictions that prevent individuals convicted of crimes against national security or peace from being included in the Pantheon.
Furthermore, individuals whose activities fall under the scope of laws on decolonization, the condemnation of totalitarian regimes, and the prohibition of propaganda promoting Russian aggression will not be eligible for enshrinement.
The procedure for reburying the remains of prominent figures in the Pantheon will be conducted with the highest state honors, including the participation of senior state officials.
A special, permanent collegial advisory body will be established to review such initiatives in advance; it will include leading historians, scholars, and representatives of the public.
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