Famous Armenian Diaspora representatives, artists and sportsmen were bestowed orders of the Union of Armenians of Ukraine (UAU) in the framework of the final conference of the organization, AnalitikaUA.net reports, citing the press-service of the UAU. 

Ukrainian film director, scriptwriter and producer, Distinguished Artist of Ukraine, Roman Balayan, and soloist of the National Opera of Ukraine, Distinguished Artist of Ukraine, Susanna Chakhoyan, as well as Lieutenant-General Vilen Martiorosyan were decorated with the order ''Active Diaspora representative'' by UAU Chairman Vilen Shatvoryan.

Famous Armenian benefactor Feliks Perosyan was bestowed the UAU order of ''St. Gregory the Illuminator.'' 

Athletes, who achieved success in 2016, were awarded for their sports achievements and personal contribution in the development of sports in Ukraine. Among them were the European Champion of para-carate Karina Hayrapetyan, silver medalist of the European Championship 2016 of Greco-Roman wrestling Zhora Abovyan, European Champion of combat sambo Levon Hakobyan and others. The head coach of the Ukrainian fencing squad, Garnik Davidyan, was also handed a certificate of appreciation.

The Armenian youth of Dneprovetrovsk district won the grant of youth organization development.  Members of the Women's Commission and Commission on Education of the organization were also handed certificates of appreciation.

The Armenian Diaspora of Ukraine is one of the largest and most organized ones.

Armenians played significant role in the history of Ukraine. They appeared in the territory of modern Ukraine back in the 11-12th centuries. During their centuries-long stay on Ukrainian lands, the Armenians left significant material and spiritual heritage.

The Armenian Diaspora integrated in the Ukrainian community, preserving its cultural, national and religious peculiarities. Currently, the Armenian community of Ukraine is several thousand: national communities and non-governmental and cultural organizations operate in many cities. Armenians build churches and schools, also developing the national culture.  

The Union of Armenians of Ukraine headed by Vilen Shatvoryan became the only pan-Ukrainian organization, which unites all the Armenian organizations operating in the country.