The Ukrainian Parliament has voted to establish a National Pantheon, a dedicated memorial site intended to honor the nation’s historical figures, military leaders, and prominent contributors to Ukrainian statehood and culture. <\/p>\n
The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine passed the bill with 287 votes in a chamber of 450. Speaker Ruslan Stefanchuk hailed the decision as a historical milestone, describing the future Pantheon as the heart of Ukrainian statehood where the nation’s finest sons and daughters will find their final resting place.<\/p>\n
Stefanchuk emphasized that the site will embody the glory and freedom of Ukraine, serving as a monument to those who created, defended, and sacrificed their lives for the country\u2019s existence.<\/p>\n
The memorial will honor heads of state from various historical periods, including the Rus, the Ukrainian Cossack State, the Ukrainian People’s Republic, and the Carpathian Ukraine. Presidents of Ukraine are also eligible, provided they were not removed from office through impeachment.<\/p>\n
Military leadership, including commanders of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), the Galician Army, and the Sich Riflemen, are included in the scope. The legislation also allows for the commemoration of Nobel laureates in science or literature, alongside scholars and cultural figures of international renown with ties to Ukraine.<\/p>\n
While speculation suggests figures like Stepan Bandera could be honored due to his role in the 1941 proclamation of the Ukrainian state, officials state that no formal lists currently exist. A specialized government commission will oversee the complex selection process to determine final candidates.<\/p>\n
The project also provides for the potential transfer of immediate family members to the Pantheon in exceptional circumstances, allowing them to be buried alongside the designated historical figures.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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