The Order of Princess Olga (
Ukrainian: Орден княгині Ольги) is a
Ukrainiancivil decoration, featuring
Olga of Kiev and bestowed to women for "personal merits in state, production, scientific, educational, cultural, charity and other spheres of social activities, for upbringing children in families".[1] It was established by
Presidential Decree № 827/97 of 15 August 1997 and has three grades (classes), the first being the highest. The 1st grade medal is adorned with four rectangular
amethysts and features a gilded ornament with silver parts. The two other grades also feature precious stones.
Both Ukrainian citizens and foreigners are eligible for the order.[1] The order can be rescinded by the President of Ukraine if a bearer is convicted of a serious crime.[1]
^"АНДРІЄ́НКО Тетяна Леонідівна" [ANDRIENKO Tetyana Leonidivna]. Інститут енциклопедичних досліджень НАН України (Institute of Encyclopedic Research of the National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine). 2017. Archived from
the original on December 26, 2017.