The Olbia symbols, which were not approved for the region’s coat of arms, have been incorporated into the medal «For the Defence of Mykolaiv Region»

The Mykolaiv Regional Council has approved the Olbia symbols for the ‘For the Defence of Mykolaiv Region’ award. Screenshot from the session broadcast

Councillors approved changes to the Mykolaiv Regional Council’s awards. These relate to the designs of the awards, as the region’s symbols now feature Saint Nicholas. However, the symbols of ancient Olbia, which the military had proposed for the region’s coat of arms, will now be featured on the «For the Defence of Mykolaiv Region» award.

These decisions were adopted at the session of the Mykolaiv Regional Council on 28 May, according to NikVesti.

Deputies agreed to changes to the ‘For Services to Mykolaiv Region’ award, specifically to the description and design of the badge and its accompanying certificate.

However, Anatolii Nikolenko raised the question of who determines the «awarding bodies». According to the head of the regional council, Anton Tabunschyk, the entire procedure is published on the regional council’s website. Ultimately, Anatoliy Nikolenko was the only one to vote against the adoption of the decision.

Sketch of the ‘For Services to Mykolaiv Region’ award. Screenshot from the draft resolution of the Regional Council

Sketch of the ‘For Services to Mykolaiv Region’ award. Screenshot from the draft regional council decision

Another decision was adopted regarding the «For the Defence of Mykolaiv Region» award. In particular, the design of the badge was amended. As Anton Tabunschyk explained, elements of the Olbia polis will be incorporated into it . These had previously been proposed for the coat of arms of Mykolaiv Region. Thirty-six councillors voted in favour of the draft resolution; councillor Anatolii Nikolenko voted against.

Olbia symbols will appear on the ‘For the Defence of Mykolaiv Region’ award. Screenshot from the draft resolution of the regional council

Changes were also made to the «Cross of St Nicholas» award — its description, sketch and accompanying certificate. The changes were approved by 37 deputies. Anatolii Nikolenko again voted against.

The ‘Cross of St Nicholas’ award. Screenshot from the draft resolution of the regional council

The regulations and design of the Mykolaiv Regional Council’s certificate of honour and letter of thanks will also be amended. On this occasion, Deputy Anatolii Nikolenko did not vote.

The Mykolaiv Regional Council also made amendments to the Local Self-Government Development Programme, which included the introduction of a commemorative medal, the so-called «Invincivble Mykolaiv Region» coin. As Anton Tabunschyk said, there will be two versions: with inscriptions in Ukrainian and English. The decision was passed by 38 deputies.

Sketch of the ‘Unbreakable Mykolaiv Region’ medal. Screenshot from the session broadcast

It is worth noting that the commemorative coin is intended to be presented to foreign guests or partners from other regions of Ukraine, thereby promoting the Mykolaiv region.

We would also like to remind you that on 16 April, deputies of the Mykolaiv Regional Council supported a change to the Mykolaiv region’s coat of arms. They chose the version featuring Saint Nicholas.

The Heraldry Council attached to the Mykolaiv Regional Council identified two designs for the region’s new coat of arms, which were submitted to the deputies for consideration. These were the versions featuring Saint Nicholas and symbols of ancient Olbia.

The majority of local communities in the Mykolaiv region supported the version of the region’s new coat of arms featuring Saint Nicholas. At the same time, two communities did not support either option at all.