The professor of the International European University and the member of Council for Advancement of National Development was awarded by Yaroslav the Wise order of the third rank.
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The  Order of Yaroslav the Wise is a state award of Ukraine for rewarding citizens for outstanding services to Ukraine in the fields of State Building, strengthening Ukraine’s international prestige, development of Economics, Science, Education, Culture, Art, Healthcare, outstanding charitable, humanistic and public activities.
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From the moment of its founding in 1995, this medal has been the highest order of Ukraine for awarding citizens of Ukraine, foreigners and stateless persons; from 1998, the highest award for citizens of Ukraine is the title of the Hero of Ukraine (with the award of the Order of the Golden Star or the Order of the State); for foreigners and stateless persons, the Order of Yaroslav the Wise continued to be the highest order of Ukraine until the founding of the Order of Freedom in 2008.
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The administration and teaching staff of the International European University greets their professor with receiving an award.
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“Dear Vasil Vasilyevich!Accept our sincere greetings with gaining of the State Award on the occasion of Independence Day of Ukraine. Your professionalism and long-term hard work have made a significant contribution to the development of medicine in Ukraine, ensured respect among colleagues, patients and students. We wish you happiness, good health and wealth. Let every day of yours be fruitful for new achievements and happy moments, and your knowledge and luck be always your companions in life”.