Zelensky awarded over 30 media professionals on Journalist Day.

President Volodymyr Zelensky honored over 30 media professionals with orders and medals on the occasion of Journalist Day. This information was provided by the President's Office, reports 'Glavkom'.

The award decree recognized the personal contribution to the development of Ukrainian journalism and the information sphere, as well as the courage and selflessness demonstrated during the coverage of the events of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

In particular, journalist Lyubish-Kirdey Ivan was awarded the Order of Merit of the II degree for his work at the International News Agency 'Reuters' in Ukraine, in the city of Kyiv. In addition, journalists and hosts were awarded orders and medals for military service and defense of the Motherland.

Journalist Day in Ukraine is celebrated annually on June 6. This holiday was established in 1994 in honor of the entry of the Union of Journalists of Ukraine into the International Federation of Journalists.

The History of Ukrainian Press

The Ukrainian press appeared much later than in Europe due to political conditions in the country and the lack of statehood. The first Ukrainian publication was the Kharkiv journal 'Ukrainian Herald', which was published in the mid-17th century.

This publication included news, articles on history, ethnography, and geography of Ukraine. However, already at the beginning of the 18th century, printing in the Ukrainian language was banned.

Zelensky awarded journalists for their significant work and contribution to solving important social issues. Journalist Day is celebrated by Ukrainians annually on June 6 and honors the importance of the journalistic profession and freedom of speech.