Volodymyr Vasyliovych Mykyta (1 February 1931 – 16 July 2025) was a Ukrainian painter whose life spanned much of the twentieth century and the early twenty-first. His work earned him the Shevchenko National Prize in 2005, one of the most notable honours in Ukrainian cultural life.
He died in Uzhhorod, in Zakarpattia Oblast, on 16 July 2025, at the age of 94. The available sources offer few details about his training, his specific works or his style, so this entry is limited to verified biographical facts and his official recognition. Specialist references on Ukrainian painting would be the best place to expand on his career and legacy.