Honorary Doctorate from Oxford University

On September 14, 1964, Anna Akhmatova was awarded an honorary Doctor of Letters degree from Oxford University. This accolade was a significant international recognition of her literary achievements and contributions to world culture. The award symbolized not only personal honor but also marked a broader acknowledgment of her work outside Soviet borders, where her poetic influence was widely cherished. This recognition was especially poignant given the decades of censorship and suppression she faced in her own country. It further elevated her status as a literary icon, solidifying her legacy within the annals of global literary history.