Hero of Ukraine

Hero of Ukraine (HOU) (Ukrainian: Герой України, Heroy Ukrayiny) is the highest national title that can be conferred upon an individual citizen by the President of Ukraine. The title was created in 1998 by President Leonid Kuchma and as of 13 October 2016 the total number of awards is 426. The title is granted to two different order recipients, a civilian Order of State and a military Order of Gold Star. There has been controversy over some of the awards, including allegations that they have either been politically motivated or given to those undeserving of the award.

Hero of Ukraine

Hero of Ukraine (HOU) (Ukrainian: Герой України, Heroy Ukrayiny) is the highest national title that can be conferred upon an individual citizen by the President of Ukraine. The title was created in 1998 by President Leonid Kuchma and as of 13 October 2016 the total number of awards is 426. The title is granted to two different order recipients, a civilian Order of State and a military Order of Gold Star. There has been controversy over some of the awards, including allegations that they have either been politically motivated or given to those undeserving of the award.