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CHRIST IS BORN — ХРИСТОС РОДИВСЯ U.S. and Ukraine finalize embassy purctiaseCabine t of Шіш by Eugene M. Iwanciw building, the Ukrainian delegation Department approval of the purchase, imposes wage controls UNA Washington Office began searching for a permanent chan­ it was initially denied due to the failure cery for the Ukrainian Embassy. Work­ of the Ukrainian government to iden­ by Dmytro Filipchenko WASHINGTON — Just one year ing with a Washington realtor, Ambas­ tify a new residence for the U.S. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly and four days after U.S. recognition of sador Oleh Bilorus and his staff visited Ambassador to Ukraine, according to a numerous buildings before identifying State Department official. After about KIEV — Ukraine's Cabinet of Min­ Ukraine, the government of Ukraine isters examined new governmental concluded the purchase of an historic Forrest-Marbury Court as a suitable two months of negotiation and inquiries site for a permanent embassy. This was by members of Congress, the State decrees designed to stabilize the finan­ building in Washington for use as its cial and economic situation here, during embassy in the United States. The followed by extensive price negotia­ Department relented and approved the tions with the sellers. The purchase purchase. a meeting on December 29. building, known as Forrest-Marbury The cabinet dealt with six directives Court, is located at 3350 M Street NW price agreed upon was $4 million. Since the U.S. government does not own land in Ukraine, the State Depart­ in particular, including "On wages," in the historic Georgetown district of The building, located steps from Key "On wages for workers of state budget Washington. Months of negotiation ment required that the land on which Bridge, is on the corner of M and 34th the future Ukrainian Embassy stands be institutions and organizations,""On the with both the seller of the building and Streets next to Francis Scott Key raising of the minimum wage and the Department of State, which had to turned over to the U.S. government Memorial Park. The original portion of and leased to Ukraine for 90 years at a pensions," as well as regulations deal­ approve the purchase agreement, cul­ ing with the imposition of duties on the building was constructed circa 1788. price of one dollar. minated with the December 29, 1992, goods being exported from Ukraine, the Between 1986 and 1989, the building The December 29 signing ceremony signing ceremony at the current Em­ was renovated and expanded. The workings of industrial concerns formed bassy of Ukraine. involved Andrew Eschleman of For­ jointly with government institutions, 48,000 square foot edifice was placed rest Marbury Corporation, owner of Soon after the estabUshment of the on the National Register of Historic and the leasing of premises to trade, the property; Harry W. Porter, III of food and general service concerns, embassy at its present temporary loca­ Places on July 2, 1973 (see sidebar). the Office of Foreign Missions of the tion in a downtown Washington office When Ukraine requested State Viktor Pynzenyk, Ukraine's vice-pre­ (Continued on page 4) mier and minister of the economy, told journalists on December 29. He said that these decrees had been Vatican announces drafted by President Leonid Kravchuk. The minister stressed that they were part of the government's program of new appointments economic transformation, which would by Christopher Guly (Continued on page 12) Special to The Ukrainian Weekly WINNIPEG — The Vatican an- nounced the appointment of the Very Arsenal workers Rev. Michael Bzdel as the metropoli­ tan for Ukrainian Catholics in Ca­ meet Cabinet after nada on Tuesday, December 29; the Rev. Roman Danylak was named apostolic administrator of the Epar­ reform policy protest chy of Toronto with the authority by Borys Klymenko and powers of the Bishop of Toronto. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Thus, Canada's two most senior Ukrainian Catholjc bishops — Arch­ KIEV — About 3,000 Arsenal Fac­ bishop Maxim Hernianiuk, who also tory workers marched from their plant serves as metropolitan for the Ukrai­ to the Supreme Council of Ukraine on nian Catholic Church in Canada and Saturday, December 26, demanding the Toronto's Bishop Isidore Borecky, immediate abolition of the Cabinet of both 81 years old, will step down Ministers' decree "On price regulation," from official duties within three which has quintupled their water bills, months. Bishop Borecky, will how­ quadrupled the price of bread, and ever, remain Bishop of Toronto. raised the price of public transport from The Very Rev. Bzdel, 62, provin­ 50 kopeks to 5 coupons. They decried cial superior of the Ukrainian Re- the measure as "robbery." demptorists in Canada and the At first, Vasyl Durdynets and Volo- United States since 1984, has been dymyr Hryniov, the two deputy chair­ named Canada's second Ukrainian man of Parliament, came out to hear Catholic archbishop-metropolitan. their grievances. Mr. Durdynets' pro­ He succeeds Metropolitan Herma- position to return to the factory niuk who was consecreated a bishop where they would be met by a govern­ in 1951 and has served in his present ment negotiator was rejected. capacity since 1956. Mr. Hryniov did not fare much The Very Rev. Danylak, chan­ better. He was jeered when he suggest­ cellor of the Toronto eparchy since ed that the government's failure was "in not explaining what the price increases (Continued on page 3) I From a Christmas card published in Ukraine, author unknown, 1992. J (Continued on page 15) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY/JANUARY 3, 1993 No. 1 Parliament update: December 14-19 Newsbriefs IntelNews until complex reforms are undertaken to make the judicial system independent KIEV — During the week of of state power. on Ukraine December 14-19, claims and counter­ Parliament examined legislation "On claims of abuses and mismanagement the Status and Social Guarantees of • KHARKIV — Viktor Cherno­ • KIEV — The CIS has proven to be were hurled on the floor of Ukraine's Veterans of War, Work and the Military myrdin's appointment as the new Rus­ an effective organization. President Parliament, Prime Minister Leonid Forces." The most passionate debates sian prime minister inspires hope for Leonid Kravchuk told Interfax on Kuchma was put on the firing line on erupted over granting the status and Ukrainian-Russian bilateral relations. December 17. He also repeated his often "Government Day*'for the ineptness of privileges of World War П veterans to President Leonid Kravchuk told work­ stated view that the CIS was established his government, while National Bank of members of underground military units ers at a Kharkiv machine-building in order to dismantle the USSR in a Ukraine Chairman Vadym Hetman of the Organization, of Ukrainian plant, reported Interfax on December civilized fashion. He said the former decided to resign despite calls for him to Nationalists and the Ukrainian Insur­ 16. The Ukrainian leader characterized Soviet republics should agree to help remain in his post, gent Army. Many deputies argued for Mr. Chernomyrdin as a practical and one another instead of adhering to the the removal of such privileges from sober politician, well-versed in various principle that might makes right. Mr. • December 14 — The final round of those who participated in repressions by aspects of economic cooperation. Kravchuk spoke with reporters after Parliamentary sittings for 1992 began the Communist regime, especially (RFE/RL Daily Report) talks with Belarusian Prime Minister according to schedule, despite a rumor during Stalinist times. A majority Vyacheslau Kebich. (RFE/RL Daily about a possible extraordinary session decided to return to this issue when the • KHARKIV — Organizers of the Report) that began when the government re­ results of a Parliamentary commission Civic Congress of Ukraine concluded ceived special powers in the area of to provide a historic-legal assessment their meeting in Kharkiv, where they • SEVASTOPIL — The Crimean economic legislation. of the activities of these organs are in. drafted an appeal to the. population, Parliament rejected a proposal to place During the last Parliamentary recess, • December 16 — The morning Ostankino TV said on December 15. the question of the status of Sevastopil by-elections added 12 more deputies to session continued with discussion of The Civic Congress was formed in the in its agenda at the opening of the 10th Parliament. Eight more vacancies have legislation on the status of veterans of fall and supports a federated structure session on December 16. Russian TV's yet to be filled. Voter turn-out is low in war and work. It was passed in the first for Ukraine, official status for the "Vesti" reported that the question of large cities and is attributed to a reading and sent to commission for Russian language, and closer ties with reviewing the Crimean city's status was growing apathy among the people reworking. Russia and within the CIS. (RFE/RL raised in a resolution adopted by the toward the powers that be. A law "On Ukrainian Parliamentary Daily Report) recently concluded Congress of Russian Discussion continued about legisla­ Standing Commissions" was passed in People's Deputies. (RFE/RL Daily tion covering criminal activity. Vague the first reading. The law regulates the • KIEV — Ukrainian President Report) laws on economic activity have led to a legality of commission activities. Apart Leonid Kravchuk has once again raised large number of economic crimes, said from drafting laws, commissions must the problem of "the disease that is called • WASHINGTON — U.S. Secre­ Oleksandr Yakymenko, the head of the also ensure that existing legislation is imperial thinking." Referring to the tary of State Lawrence Eagleburger on Ukrainian Supreme Court. Discussions being applied, make preliminary con­ recent decision of the Russian Congress December 17 warned Ukraine that on the battle against crime lasted until clusions on the ratifications of inter­ of People's Deputies to raise the ques­ continued delay in ratifying the START the end of the day's session. national agreements, draft social and tion of the status of the Crimean city of treaty and the Lisbon Protocol would According to existing laws, bribe­ economic state programs, prepare the Sevastopil, Mr. Kravchuk explained harm U.S.-Ukrainian relations, report­ taking is a punishable offense. How­ state budget and consult on other issues that the step was taken by people who ed Reuters. He also called for Ukraine ever, middle and petty officials continue within the competency of Parliament. still believe in the idea that "all of the to hasten the process of agreeing to the to accept bribes to withhold settlement In addition, commissions must hold peoples (of the former Soviet Union) nuclear non-proliferation treaty. In documents, issue false results or prepare preliminary discussions on the suitabi­ live under the leadership of the great December, President Leonid Kravchuk one-sided agreements, etc. — all this lity of candidates elected by Parliament Russian people." The result, he con­ stated that the treaty would be ratified without the slightest fear of retribution. to official posts and assess their work. tinued, is that such people feel free to by the end of December or early The present Ukrainian Criminal Code, Commissions must initiate the subject interfere in the internal affairs of others January. However, in the past week the for example, contains no definition of matter of referendums and plebiscites. in order to "impose order." Mr. Krav- Parliament has requested more time to the terms "mafia," "corruption" or Many deputies said a shortcoming of chuk's remarks were made in an inter­ study it. The Chairman of Ukraine's "speculation," nor does it list the the legislation was the repetition of view on December 10 with the Ukrai­ Parliament Ivan Pliushch, claimed he punishments for these violations. certain statutes, already contained in nian Information Agency and state was not delaying the treaty, but that Since Ukraine's departure from the existing laws. The draft law was sent to television. (RFE/RL Daily Report) copies of the 700-page document were ruble zone, the legal mechanism of commission for revision. not delivered to the Parliament until last punishment for violating hard currency After this, resolutions were passed on • KIEV — A survey conducted in week, Interfax reported. Belarus and operations is unclear, as the term setting up the Sevastopil City Court and four Ukrainian oblasts in November Kazakhstan have ratified the treaty, but "foreign currency" has not been rede­ the Arbitration Court, and on the shows widespread public apathy to­ Russia has stated it will not consider the fined. Further, practically all local election and dismissal of members of wards political parties. Asked for whom treaty before Ukraine ratifies it. administrations have ignored presiden­ provincial courts and military tribunals. they would vote among 15 political (RFE/RL Daily Report) tial orders to provide premises for The planned closed session was parties if elections were held today, courts, leading to delays in case hear­ moved to the next day. almost 76 percent responded that they • KIEV — The deputy chief of the ings. • December 17 — In the morning, could not say. But 31 percent of those operations department of the Ukrainian The work of a judge is very danger­ passions raged over the resignation of said they would not vote at all, Defense Ministry, Ivan Gnidenko, ous, demonstrated by statistics of National Bank of Ukraine (NBU) Rukh had the greatest number of confirmed that strategic nuclear missiles attacks and assassination attempts. Chairman Vadym Hetman. The depu­ sympathizers among those who had located in Ukraine are not on alert, Pressure from local power structures, ties were split into two equal groups: made their choice. The results were reported Interfax on December 17. CIS on whom they depend financially and one agreed with Parliamentary Chair­ reported by Ukrainian TV on Decem­ Joint Armed Forces Command repre- politically, make a judge's work in­ man Ivan Pliushch that Mr. Hetman's ber 8. (RFE/RL Daily Report) creasingly difficult; they are leaving resignation — due to ill health — be (Continued on page І6) their posts in growing numbers. examined on its own. The second group • December 15 — At the start of the demanded to hear a report on Mr. morning session. Parliament sent a Hetman's activities before accepting his resolution on the execution of crime- resignation. Mr. Pliushch suggested the FOUNDED 1933 fighting statutes to committee for two sides retire to the lobbies to decide Ukrainian Ween] reworking since sections on law in­ how to examine the question. An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National fringement were missing. It was decided Having reached an agreement, Par­ Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgornery St., Jersey City, N.J. to form commissions to check on the liament began examining legislation 07302. work of certain state structures. "On Television and Radio in Ukraine." After this, Parhament examined and A speech was delivered by Mykola Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. adopted changes to the Criminal-and Okhmakevych, long-time president of (ISSN - 0273-9348) Administrative-Procedural Codes, the State Teleradio Company (STC), which mainly involved minor changes who had been appointed to the posi­ Yearly subscription rate: $20; for UNA members — $10. to former Soviet terminology. How­ tion under General Secretary Volo- Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. ever, an amendment that would have dymyr Shcherbytsky. The deputies given criminal investigators access to concluded that the legislation had been The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: bank and commercial secrets, without written to favor Mr. Okhmakevych's (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 the sanction of the state prosecutor's monopoly of the post, but since an office, was rejected. alternative draft existed, the two would Postmaster, send address EdItor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz A law on social assistance for youth be welded into one. Thus the bill was c^^nges to Associate editor: Marta Kolomayets was passed together with a declaration sent to commission. The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor: Khristina Lew on the general principles of youth After this the law "On the Presiden­ P 0 Box 346 Staff writers/editors: Roman Woronowycz policies in Ukraine. tial Representative in the Crimean Jersey City, N J 07303 Andrij Wynnyckyj The law "On the Status of Judges," Republic" was passed in the second which sets clear social and legal guaran­ reading. The Ukrainian Weekly, January 3, 1993, No. 1, Vol. LXI tees forjudges, was passed in its second Amendments were made to the laws reading. However, the law cannot Copyright 1993 by The Ukrainian Weekly change anything in the judicial system (Continued on page 11) No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1993 The fomily is nothing less than Let US begin anew by exclaiming fhe image of the Most Holy Trinity the traditional/'Christ is born!" Christmas message of Bishop Basil to sumed, but that he accepted that task the reverend fathers, venerable reli­ completely. Without this responsibility, Patriarchal Nativity epistle to the rebuilding our culture, the sciences, the gious, deacons and beloved faithful of this unshirking fulfillment of our share, most reverend bishops, venerable economy, the political life and all other the Eparchy of Stamford. no family can survive. Fathers, mothers, clergy and devout brethren of the things requisite for man's existence in and children alike need to accept St. Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox today's world. Joseph as a model, an example. We "This day in David's city a savior has Church. Forgive us, God, our trespasses as must be willing to do our part with faith well as the transgressions of our fore­ been born to you, the Messiah and and trust in God, even when we do not Lord." (Luke 2:11) Dearly beloved: fathers. Forgive us our sins and mis­ understand everything perfectly at first. "Glory to God in the highest, peace takes! Christ is born! Let us glorify Him! on earth, and goodwill among men..." Allow us to begin our new lives with The inclusion of King David and St. resounds the canticle intoned by angels. the prayer: "Bozhe Velykyi, Yedynyi... My Dearly beloved people of the Dio­ James in our celebration reminds us of In our homeland this canticle has taken О Great and Only God..." cese of Stamford, the extended family, which today is so on new meaning this year. The Star of Be always and everywhere present As we gather in our homes and in our threatened in America. With constant Bethlehem, too, which shines above the among us and among those who will churches to celebrate the Birth of Our moving and many other social factors, manger of the newly born Christ-child, share our future with us on the land Savior Jesus Christ, and as our prayers many families lack real involvement is beheld differently by the people of which You have destined for us... and our thoughts turn to our beloved with grandparents, uncles and aunts, Ukraine during this Nativity night. And My dearly beloved brothers and relatives and friends both here and in and cousins, but both the Holy Bible everyone wonders, for even the sun and sisters, my children, if you only knew Ukraine; and as we think also of family and the history of human experience tell other heavenly bodies illuminate U- how delighted I am when I see your members who for one reason or another us that the extended family is very kraine in an altogether distinct fashion. joyful faces, how fervently I pray for may not be at home for Christmas, we important. So I congratulate those Some people are overcome with joy; your continued happiness and health. I appreciate the importance of the Chris­ families who are blessed to maintain a others are oppressed with grief and fear. pray that you may not be misled by evil tian family on this feast day. warm love through several generations, And let us not be astounded at the men, who will come to you disguised and I invite our parishes to give parti­ dissonance of these emotions. Many under white hoods, in black robes and It is the Will of God to send His Son cular support to small families who may people have forgotten God's command­ wearing gold crosses adorned with to save us through birth into a human be isolated by death, or great distances ments and laws; they have put their faith precious stones. It is of them that you family. He was born of His Blessed from grandparents and relatives. Let in the power of slave-holders and should most beware. Do not believe Mother as an infant and grew up in a our parishes be places of genuine Pharisees and do not remember how to family setting, so that He should truly them! Christian fellowship, where we seek to live in a manner pleasing to God. In greeting you on the occasion of the be, as St. Paul teaches, a human person supply each others' needs and wants. like us in everything but sin. Hence, their fear and their lack of faith. great feast of the Nativity of our Lord, I There is a number of those among us also call you to assist our President and I mentioned above the pivotal role of who do not beUeve that God is merciful our Government in their tremendous The family is nothing less than the the mother in each family. This resounds image of the Most Holy Trinity, be­ and that He has manifested His com­ efforts to lay a foundation under our in the hearts of the Ukrainian people; passion to the Ukrainian people by fledghng Christian country. cause the family is the place where Ukrainian society throughout history husband and wife become one flesh in taking them under His care. Illuminated by the radiance of the has strongly emphasized the impor­ However, will God's faVor indeed put Christ, "who has made us both one" [in tance of each mother. This is probably Star of Bethlehem, which heralds to the the words of the Epistle to the Ephe- an end to the waiHng of Ukrainian world the birth of the Christ-child, let us why devotion to the Blessed Mother of mothers, those hard-working women sians, (5:31)], and where through the God, the Immaculate Theotokos, is promise to live in peace and harmony, unselfish gift of husband and wife to who many a time have wept over their to be courageous and steadfast in our very highly developed among Ukrai­ children and husbands? Will there each other, God brings new life mto the nian Christians. This devotion to the faith, to be moderate and laborious, to world. indeed be no more hunger, persecution be honest and responsible in all of our Blessed Mother is a significant gift from or crime? God, and in every generation we should actions and in the fulfillment of our As we think of the family, we na­ Show interest in these questions; duties. turally think of the Mother of the do our best to maintain this devotion and even increase it. inquire about them. Turn to God with Let us be aware — and this is not to be family. In a mysterious way, the wo­ these very questions. He will help you taken as an intimidation but as a man, the wife and mother, is the pivot of gain understanding, provide answers to reminder — that not only our future, the family. For this reason, our Ukrai­ This Christmas, I hope that in each of our families, we shall resolve to streng­ all your questions. And He will reward but also the future of coming genera­ nian Catholic tradition honors the you all according to your deeds. tions depends on our relationship with Blessed Mother of God not only on then our family life in the New Year which lies before us. We all know what Do not be afraid of your future, for it the Almighty and on whether we will Christmas Day itself, but we also have a will be filled with good fortune and heed His Commandments in our every­ special Feast of the Blessed Mother on effort this requires; I only wish to remind you of these matters. We must jubilation, if we live according to the day lives. This, of course, applies not the second day of Christmas. The prescription of St. Paul the apostle: "Be only to the Ukrainian people, but to all Church invites us to this celebration of plan particular times to pray together (as well as going to church together awake to all the dangers; stay firm in the of those who are sharing the fate of our the Blessed Mother so that we should faith; be brave and be strong. Let nation. reflect on her crucial role, and on the regularly), and we should read the Holy Bible together systematically. In their everything you do be done in love" (I This year's Nativity Epistle I shall importance of the mother in every Cor. 16:13-14). conclude with the words of Ukraine's family. In pastoral work, I see how modern-day rush tempo, our families also need sorely to relearn how to sit This, my dearly beloved, is the reality President Leonid Kravchuk, who has often the mother is the person who with which we must come to terms. Let called on us "... to build a magnificent holds the family together, and we down and communicate at meals, more often than at Christmas and Easter. us therefore begin anew by exclaiming Shrine in testimony to our faith and should all appreciate and honor this the traditional "Christ is born — Let us gratitude to God for having showered vocation. Jesus Christ, of course, is the Families need to converse together — which means placing strict limits on glorify Him." us with His infinite mercy." Thus, let us Son of God and the Son of the Virgin We give thanks to You, our God, for assist Him in building this Shrine for the Mary. As we chant in the Kontakion: television and other electronic intru­ ders. And families need to work to­ the kindness which You have shown in glory of God and His Son, Who was "He Who before the Daystar was gether, in family projects for the com­ liberating us and making us equal to the born for our salvation and Whom we born of the father without a mother, mon good, and in occasional projects other free nations of this world. Help us shall glorify for ever, and unto ages of today is born on earth of thee without a for the support of individual family find the correct path and help us walk ages. Amen. father. The Star proclaims the good members. We all know these things very this path into the future. Let us not news to the Magi, as the angels and well, but they will not happen unless in deviate from it. Christ is born — Let us glorify Him! shepherds sing of thy wonderful mother­ each family we take time out to plan Give us, God, the strength and en­ fMstyslav hood, thou Full of Grace." In this way, how and when we shall do them. durance required for the trying task of Patriarch of Kiev and all Ukraine God has given our human race a new beginning, yet linked through the So, beloved, I send each of you my in 1948. Blessed Mother with all the sons and archpastoral blessing this Christmas. I Vatican announces... Archbishop-elect Bzdel was born in Wishart, Sask.,'on July 21, 1930. daughters of Adam and Eve. ask your prayers and your ongoing (Continued from page 1) concern for our Church in Ukraine, and He entered the Congregation of the However, it was the Will of God that 1966, who turned 62 on the day of Most Holy Redeemer (Ukrainian Jesus Christ should know the care and I ask your prayers, your concern, and your deep commitment to the work we his appomtment, will serve as the Redemptorist Fathers) in 1948 and love of a human father, and thus God eparchy's second bishop. However, completed his studies at St. Mary's entrusted Mary and her Divine Son to have begun here in America during this decade of evangelism. We are surround­ unlike Metropolitan Hermaniuk Seminary in Waterford, Ont. Fellow Saint Joseph on the Sunday after who submitted his resignation six Redemptorist Metropolitan Herma­ Christmas, together with King David, ed by people who do not know Jesus Christ, and we have no right to keep years ago when he turned 75, Bishop niuk, who had once served as vice- the ancestors of the family to which Christ a secret! May our love, and our Borecky has refused to step down. provincial superior of his congrega­ both Joseph and Mary belonged, as we While the metropolitan will serve tion, taught his successor Scripture joyful celebration, proclaim Christ to as archbishop-emeritus of Winnipeg, read in the Gospel, and also St. James, those around us! And may the joy and and Hebrew at the seminary. "the brother of the Lord." (Gal. 1:19) Bishop Borecky will, in his words, Rev. Bzdel was ordained in 1954 love of Christ be always ш your hearts! remain as the bishop in Toronto St. Joseph is outstanding in our and served as a parish priest in "until his death" without any epis­ Manitoba and Saskatchewan be­ Christmas celebration because he re­ copal power. Bishop Borecky was minds us of responsibility and sacrifice. fBasii tween 1956 and 1984. He taught at consecrated the first Ukrainian Ca­ St. Vladimir's College and Minor We see from the Gospel that he did not bishop oi Siamford tholic bishop of the Toronto eparchy fully understand the task he had as­ (New York and New England) (Continued on page 14) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1993 No. 1 New Ukrainian Embassy complex is U.S. historic landmark by Eugene M. Iwanciw UNA Washington Office

WASHINGTON — One of the earliest structures built in Washing­ ton, the meticulously restored, histo­ rically significant Forrest-Marbury House is an integral part of the newly constructed Forrest-Marbury Court. The exterior of the Forrest-Marbury House has been restored to reflect the Greek Revival Period based upon a Civil War-era photograph. The in­ terior incorporates elements of the Federalist and Greek Revival Pe­ riods. The remainder of the Forrest- Marbury Court complex is centered around and is architecturally com­ patible with the historical design and flow of the restored Forrest-Mar­ bury House. All of the restoration work conforms to the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Historic Preservation. Forrest-Marbury Court's six levels feature a brick coachway leading to a landscaped courtyard and two spa­ cious terraces with stunning views of the Potomac River and the Virginia Palisades. Previously designated a Category I "building of great importance to the National Cultural Heritage" by the Joint Committee on Landmarks of Washington, D.C., Forrest-Marbury A view of Ukraine's Embassy to the United States from 34th Street. House is one of only six Category 1 buildings in private ownership in the and Stoddert's partner, was first to Washington, D.C. With the selection as Justice of the Peace be delivered. District. (The others are the Octa­ take up residence in the new house. of the nation's capital, development The case, Marbury vs. Madison was gon House built in 1800, Tudor Place During the time he lived there, the along the Potomac started to ex­ heard by Chief Justice of the United built in 1815, St. John's Church built Continental Congress, meeting in pand. Construction on The White States, John Marshall. The Court in 1815, the Decatur House built in Philadelphia, decided that the new House began in 1792, the Capitol ruled on behalf of the defendant, 1818, and Union Station built in nation's capital should be along the Building in 1793, and Georgetown James Madison, on the grounds that 1903. Publicly-owned Category I Potomac River. They entrusted Gen. University in 1789. Mr. Marbury's basis for filing was George Washington with the respon­ unconstitutional; This landmark buildings include the White House, On December 6, 1980, William sibility of selecting a suitable site. case established the Supreme Court's the Smithsonian Castle, the Supreme Marbury, a Federalist and supporter Both Stoddert and Forrest had power to rule on the constitutionality Court, the Lincoln Memorial, and of President John Adams, purchased served as Washington's officers in the of laws passed by Congress and the Washington Monument). It was Forrest-Marbury House for 2,250 Revolutionary War, and Forrest had further confirmed this branch of the placed on the National Register of' pounds (about $5,850 at that time). A at one time been Washington's aide- government's right of judicial review. Historic Places on July 2, 1973. short time after Marbury took up de-camp. Because of this friendship, Francis Scott Key lived just one residence in his new home, he became In 1695, the parcel of land on Washington asked these men to block west, of Forrest-Marbury involved in one of the most, if not which the Forrest-Marbury Court assist in securing agreements from House when he wrote the national most, significant court cases in U.S. now rests was known as "New Scot­ the 19 original landowners of the area anthem. While the house in which history. land Hundreds" of Prince Georges so the government could acquire Key lived is no longer standing, in County, Maryland. In 1752, the their land for a capital city. These On his last day in office. President 1987 Congress designated land im­ Maryland Provincial Assembly ho­ efforts culminated with an agreement Adams signed commissions naming mediately to the west of Forrest- nored King George II of England by in principle which was reached at the 42 loyalists to his party as "Justice of Marbury Court as a park honoring creating a town bearing his name, famous March 29, 1791 dinner host­ the Peace" for the District of Colum­ Francis Scott Key. A private, non­ George Town (now Georgetown). ed by Forrest at his home. Washing­ bia. The commissions were sent to profit foundation is currently raising The lot was purchased in 1785 by ton's diary for that date reads "dined the Secretary of State to be sealed funds to construct an appropriate Benjamin Stoddert for the sum of at Col. Forrest's today with the and delivered. However, a number, monument to Key and the anthem. 1,000 pounds in gold and silver. In Commissioner and others." including William Marbury's dis­ "The Star Spangled Banner." Plans 1788, he contracted for the construc­ Thus, the Forrest-Marbury House appeared. include the re-lanscaping of the site tion of a substantial "Gentleman's is the site of one of the United States In 1803, Marbury filed suit against and the display of a bust of Francis House" on the property. Gen. Uriah most significant historical events, the then Secretary of State James Madi­ Scott Key along with a I5-star-and- Forrest, a Revolutionary War hero establishment of the federal city of son demanding that his commission stripe-flag (circa 1814).

America and God bless Ukraine." U.S. and Ukraine... The building was originally designed (Continued from page 1) as a commercial/residential property. In addition to space for offices, it U.S. Department of State; and Ambas­ contains an interior landscaped court­ sador Bilorus. In addition to the signing yard, an outside terrace, garage parking of the contract and deed, the U.S. and for 21 cars, and eight apartments. Ukrainian representatives signed the lease agreement. According to the Ukrainian Embassy, After the signing of the documents, some staff will reside on the premises. the ambassador, embassy staff. State The building will now, however, be the Department officials, lawyers, and ambassador's residence. Ukraine is still guests toasted the new purchase with waiting for the St. Sophia Society to champagne from Ukraine. Mr. Porter turn over its building in Washington for toasted Ukraine and welcomed them to use as the ambassador's residence as the community. "You have a superb originally agreed to earlier this year. property which will allow you to grow as our relations will continue to grow," While the embassy plans to begin stated Mr. Porter. Ambassador Bilorus moving its offices to the new chancery replied that "this is a special day in the early in January, the consulate will history of this Embassy and my coun­ remain at the 1828 L Street location for Ukraine's Ambassador Oleh Bilorus signing the purchase agreement for the try. Ukraine disappeared for centuries a number of months. The new facility building that will house the Ukrainian Embassy. Sitting with Mr. Bilorus are the but now is emerging on the European requires interior design work before it seller of the historic home, Andrew Eschleman (right), and Harry W. Porter III, scene." He concluded his remarks with can be fully utilized as a chancery, acting director of the Office of Foreign Missions representing the U.S. the now familiar toast: "God bless consulate and residence for Ukraine. Department of State. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1993

UNA Supreme honored at banquet st. Nicholas visits young UNAers

WINNIPEG — The Ukrainian Cana­ Congress of Free Ukrainians, Yuri UNA is the oldest existing Ukrainian dian community honored UNA Su­ Shymko,as well as many others. Berwick organization in the diaspora and in­ preme Director for Canada John Speaker George Hwozdulych drew a by Tymko Butrej forming the audience of the member­ Hewryk and Stephanie Hewryk with a brief biographical sketch of Mr. Hew­ ship benefits and insurance products banquet attended by 200 representa­ ryk's youth in Ukraine to his most BERWICK, Pa. — UNA Branches available to UNA adult or children tives of local and national organiza­ recent activities and achievements in 164 and 333 from Berwick, Pa., spon­ members. tions at the Lincoln Motor Hotel here Canada. UNA Supreme Secretary Wal­ sored their annual St. Nicholas party, Over 130 guests attended this affair, on July 24. The reception was held to ter Sochan extended greetings from the which was held at the church hall of St. among them 28 children. As part of the celebrate Mr. Hewryk's 75th birthday UNA'S Supreme Executive Committee Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catho­ program the children enjoyed a visit by and 55 years of community service as and presented Mr. Hewryk with an lic Church on Sunday, December 6. St. Nicholas, who presented them with well as Mr. and Mrs. Hewryk's 45th award plaque. Other speakers offering Mr. Tymko Butrej, chairman of gifts. wedding annivesary. greetings included former Manitoba UNA Wilkes-Barre District as well as All guests young and old alike Minister of Culture and present MLA The celebration was opened by master secretary of Branch 164, briefly ad­ enjoyed a delicious buffet and refresh­ Judy Wasylcia-Leis, administrator of of ceremonies Judge Michael Barylak dressed the guests, mentioning that the ments. Ss. Vladimir and Olga Cathedral, the and was followed by a prayer and an Rev. Jaroslaw Radkewych, Olga Ko- address by Metropolitan Hermaniuk of M^al, vice-president of the Ukrainian the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Women's Organization of Canada, and Canada. The metropolitan praised Mr. Olga Mychalchuk, representing a local Hewryk's work in the community. branch of the UWOC. Judge Barylak then read greetings congratula:ing Mr. and Mrs. Hewryk The Hewryk's son-in-law, Dr. Lev on their anniversary. These included Chirovsky, expressed gratitude to his messages from Prime Minister Brian in-laws and thanked all the guests that Mulroney, Liberal Party leader Jean attended the banquet. Mr. and Mrs. Cretieu, NDP leader John McLaughlin Hewryk also extended appreciation to and many other Canadian dignitaries. their guests. Archbishop Wasyly, metropolitan Dignitaries from the Ukrainian com­ of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in munity that extended their greetings Canada, praised Mr. Hewryk's many included Ukrainian government in exile accompHshments and dedication to the president Mykola Plawiuk, Ukraine's Ukrainian community and led the ambassador to Canada Levko Lukia- assembly in prayer for Mr. Hewryk and nenko and the president of the World his family.

St, Nicholas visits UNA Branches 164 and 333, which meets on Saturdays, welcomed Manvllle St, Nicholas with the traditional song by Mike Zacharko 'Ю, Khto, Khto Mykolaya Liubyt" (Whoever Loves St. Nick, will be MANVILLE, N.J. — St. Nicholas rewarded). Orest Kraynyk must be visited the children of St. Michael the commended for an excellent job as Archangel parish in Manville, N.J., on pianist for the program. St. Nicholas Sunday afternoon December 6. A was very generous to the children, program on the St. Nicholas theme was showering them with gifts. prepared in anticipation of his visit. The children were treated to sweets, The program began with the pastor, soft drinks, while coffee and pastry was the Rev. Paul Labinsky, greeting the served to parents and other guests, who guests and explaining to them the freely socialized. beautiful Ukrainian St. Nicholas tradi­ Everyone had a good time. The Archbishop Wasyly (left) and Metropolitan Hermaniuk (right) join Stephanie and tion and its meaning to us. children are already anticipating St. John Hewryk in celebrating their anniversaries. The children of the Ukrainian School, Nicholas' coming next year. The Ukrainian National Association useful phone numbers, addresses

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St. Nicholas visits UNA Branch 349 in Manville, N.J. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1993 No. 1 From the Cabinet of Ministers Implementing land reform h\ Zenovij Tkachuk something that many people both Ukrainian Weell У Exclusive to The Ukrainian Weekly within and outside the government need to overcome. Economic reform in the countryside Second, trust in the government's In the spirit of the season provides the basis for total economic belt-tightening measures is an issue of reform in Ukraine. Its proper solution even greater urgency within a country as This is the time of year to reflect on the past, to learn from mistakes and to in the near future will determine the economically distressed as Ukraine. look forward to the future. socio-economic climate in Ukrainian Thirdly, the infrastructure must be For Ukraine, the past two years have been euphoric, exciting, and often «society and in perspective, the future of improved and the distribution system unpredictable. And although the future promises difficult times ahead, it is the Ukrainian state. made more efficient. Each party in­ hoped that the people will find the strength and the stamina to continue laying Until this time what was absent was a volved understands that agricultural the bricks for building a democratic, independent, sovereign state. modern deideologized program of land reform is a difficult and long-term In a recent Wall Street Journal article dated December 28, Time Carring- reform. process, which needs continuous and ton sets an optimistic tone for the future of this nation of 52 million. In this century, the only effec­ diligent attention, as well as a coordi­ Discussing Ukraine's sober approach to START and its readiness to embrace tive economic reform program that nated effort between all the branches of serious economic reforms, he writes: "If progress on both fronts continues, took place on Ukrainian soil, and which power. the U.S. and its allies should use the new year to build much closer ties with in a few decades changed the face of the Of course, this decree is not a com­ Ukraine. ... country, was instituted by Pyotr Stoly- plete foundation for the development of pin and based on land reform. These a land market, but it gives the possibility "Ukraine, which borders Poland, Czecho-Slovakia, Hungary and Romania reforms addressed the categorical break­ for future resolute steps. The absence of aspires to be part of the European fraternity. Those leanings should be down of an inefficient communal agri­ private ownership of land was the encouraged. A stable, westward-looking Ukraine could be a crucial buffer if cultural production system which re­ principal handicap that hindered agri­ Russia fragments or slides back into authoritarianism," he writes. sembled our contemporary kolhosps cultural reforms. Certain questions, " 'We're more hopeful now about Ukraine than we were two months ago,'" (collective farms) and radhosps (state such as fair and equal distribution of says Wafik Grais, a World Bank specialist for the region. farms) and transferred the individual land and the potential monopolization Ukraine's top government officials are lucid and rational in their approach interests of people to private farm by third parties, still need to be ad­ to the future. Viktor Pynzenyk, Ukraine's deputy prime minister of economic production. dressed. reform, told workers recently: "In order for things to get better, sometimes you This question has also become a Unlike Article 6 of the Land Code of have to endure a period of pain, but our government is willing to work with all central point of a political struggle in Ukraine, which only declares private constructive elements who favor the course of reform." our Supreme Council. After three years ownership of land, Article 1 of the Prime Minister Leonid Kuchma has defended the recent austerity measures of discussion and debate, agricultural decree transfers to Ukrainian citizens as crucial to the country's survival. "Now the government is forced to take reform in Ukraine has finally begun. On private ownership of the plots of land highly unpopular measures and bring prices for a number of goods into line December 23, the Cabinet of Ministers near their homes, as well as the plots with their costs. If we don't take this burden on ourselves, then tomorrow it of Ukraine, under the direction of given to them earlier for planting, build­ will weigh 100 times more heavily on our children." Prime Minister Leonid Kuchma, issued ing houses, cottages and garages. This a government decree "On Privatization concerns plots of land which are not This week in Ukraine people readied for the approaching New Year and of Land Plots" removing restrictions in greater than the norm set by the Land Christmas holidays. A light, tranquil snow lined the cold streets of Kiev; a the laws concerning private property on Code. For rural dwellers the norm is friend called from the capital and said: "we'll manage." land. For Ukraine, a country with a equal to 0.6 hectares, and for city "We live with the hope of a brighter future, and when a person has hope, long and rich agrarian history, private dwellers — 0.15 hectares. everything is possible." ownership of land is the cornerstone of Article 2 of the decree states that the And, in the spirit of this season, the staff of The Weekly would like to take this reform. right of private property is to be con­ the opportunity to wish our readers and their loved ones much peace and love The concept of private property was firmed by each corresponding regional in the New Year. May the birth of Jesus Christ truly illuminate hope for the proclaimed earlier this year by the council of People's Deputies. Plots of future — a better tomorrow for all."Khrystos Rozhdayetsia — Slavim Supreme Council in the Land Code land ownership is to be bestowed to Yoho." Christ is born — Glory be to Him. of Ukraine (ironically, the words citizens by State Act. "private property" appear only in Article 3 removes the above-men­ the title and nowhere else in the article), tioned six-year restriction on selling a but a simultaneously adopted six-year plot of land, and fully states private moratorium placed on the sale of land property on land. seriously restricted the right of private Various interests were involved in Turning the pages back... property on land. Latter was the first cobbling this decree together, including artificial obstacle that was removed by the Cabinet of Ministers, the Ministry the decree. In fact, the decree opens up of Agriculture, the Ministry of Econo­ the land market, which was so demon­ mics, the State Committee on Land stratively declared earlier, but nonexis­ Resources, the State Property Fund One of the leading figures of Ukrainian modernism in tent until now. and the Academy of Agrarian Sciences. literature, dramatist, novelist, short story writer, translator Ukrainians will not be placated by At times, these interests were in dis­ and an influential teacher and proselytizer of Ukrainian folk this single step. It is obvious to them agreement on the myriad legal issues music was Hnat Khotkevych, born in Kharkiv on December 31, 1877. that the decree itself will not solve the that would involve the state trans­ In 1899, he organized a groundbreaking performance of kobzars and lirnyks at problems heaped on them by decades of ferring land to individuals. an archeological conference. The following year, he graduated from the Kharkiv an improper mode of production and Technological Institute and began work as a railway engineer. Politically In December, an agreement was colonial status. Subsequently, a number persecuted for being one of the leaders of a railwayman's strike in 1905, he was signed between the Agricultural Insti­ of things needs to be addressed in order forced to emigrate to Galicia, where he lived in Lviv, and then in Kryvorivnia, tute of Canada and the Ukrainian for this and following decrees to be Kosiv county. government. This agreement will place implemented quickly and effectively. Canadian agricultural specialists in Already passionately interested in folk culture, he was profoundly affected by his First, the psychology of collectivism is new environment in the Carpathians, which inspired him to write profusely for the Ukraine as early as February of 1993. stage and the printed page. In 1910, he founded the Hutsul Theater. In 1911, he The decree hopes to finish implement­ Zenovij Tkachuk is an advisor to published his literary masterpiece, "Kaminna Dusha"(The Stone Soul), a stirring ing these privatization measures as early Ukrainian Prime Minister Leonid romantic work centered on his own version of the legend of the Hutsul Robin Kuchma. (Continued on page 16) Hood, Dovbush. Returning to Kharkiv in 1912, he gave public lectures, founded a workers' theater (which staged over 50 plays in the succeeding three years), and edited the literary journal "Visnyk kultury і zhyttia." Once again the focus of official disapproval, he was banished from Ukraine in 1915. UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine Back in Kharkiv after the February Revolution in 1917, he was opposed to the Bolshevik occupation of Ukraine, but from 1920 was an active participant in the The Home Office of the Ukrainian National republic's cultural life, although he steered clear of literary discussions. He wrote Association reports that, as of December 10, historical dramas, including the "Bohdan Khmelnytsky" tetralogy (1929) — which the fraternal organization's newly established included a condemnation of the Treaty of Pereyaslav that was used to bind Ukraine Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received to Russia. 13,783 checks from its members with donations Khotkevych's literary and artistic interests were wide and varied. He wrote studies on Hryhoriy Skovoroda, the 18th century itinerant philosopher, on totalling $357,307.59. The contributions Ukrainian folk music and instruments, on Galician folk and medieval theater, and Include individual members' donations, as well on the nation's bard, Shevchenko. He also translated the works of Shakespeare, as returns of members' dividend checks and Moliere, Friedrich Schiller and Victor Hugo. Interest payments on promissory notes. He was arrested during the Yezhov terror in the 1930s, and perished in unknown Please make checks payable to UNA Fund circumstances. for the Rebirth of Ukraine. Source: "Khotkevych, Hnat" in Encyclopedia of Ukraine, vol. 2 (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1988). ^ No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1993

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places U.S. needs more the near term, for history has taught us that genuine and needed change will not by Myron B. Kuropas than two parties be long denied. Dear Editor: Paul Nedwell Now that the national elections are Wappingers Falls, N.Y. over, our totally and hopelessly corrupt Ethnics advise Bill Clinton two-party political system can get back Lempert denigrates "Who am I? Why am I here?" republics would create wider interna­ to business as usual with its "profes­ Remember those immortal lines of tional markets for the United States and sional" politicians, surely making Ukraine's constitution Admiral James Stockdale, Ross Perot's more jobs for Americans. Supporting a reporters and political analysts alike Dear Editor: running mate, during the vice-presi­ free market in Ukraine was good busi­ happy again now that there seem to be dential debates? ness for America, he emphasized. no more threats to the system from an I would like to comment on the two- I was reminded of those words when Mr. Kulas suggested that the United independent or from the emergence of a part article by David Lempert on I, a life-long Republican, was in Little States should become more proactive in third major political party onto the Ukraine's draft Constitution, which Rock recently by invitation of Presi­ developing social and economic ties national scene. However, mark my appeared in November 15 and 22 issues dent-elect Bill Clinton's transition team. with Ukraine, mentioning the past words, they are too hasty in taking of The Ukrainian Weekly. It denigrates I was part of what was billed the "East reticence of the Bush administration to themselves off guard, for they do not the proposed Ukrainian Constitution to European Round Table." do so. seem to be hearing the growing rum­ the point of indecency. Other Ukrainians participating in­ I recommended that in cooperation blings across the land, that are growing It starts with a reference to Orwell's cluded Adrian Slywotsky, Bohdan in intensity with each passing day. They with universities and local ethnic group "Animal Farm," implying presumably Watral, Askold Lozynskyj and Julian leader's, the Clinton administration are burying their heads in the sand like that Ukrainian leaders are no better Kulas. ostriches. establish "liberty institutes" which than Orwellian pigs, and goes on to say There were also Americans of Arme­ would prepare the best and the brightest Some people are saying that now that that the proposed Constitution is worse nian, Croatian, Estonian, German, of each East European nation for future Gov. Bill Clinton has won the election, than Lenin's and is no better than Hungarian, Latvian, Lithuanian, Po­ leadership in a democratic, diverse, and "we" are supposed to rally around him StaUn's and other Soviet Constitutions. lish, Serbian and Slovenian descent. free market society; review the curricu- and fully support him. Hogwash! In fact, it states that Stalin's 1936 Chairing the round table was Chris­ lums of various government-funded Others are free to do as they wish, but Constitution was more democratic than topher Hyland, the man who engineer­ centers of Soviet and Russian Studies to I am confident that President-elect the one now proposed by the Ukrainian ed the Clinton ethnic outreach program determine if their approach is still Clinton will most assuredly do enough leaders. during the campaign and who helped Russophilic in its orientation; re­ damage to the country and its economy The article goes on to say that the bring so many Reagan Democrats establish the position of special assis­ without our help. I cannot in all good proposed 500 elected representatives, or home. tant for ethnic affairs in the White conscience give my moral support to one per 140,000 people, cannot ensure Mr. Hyland opened the discussion by House to assure a mutually beneficial another Nero who will cheerfully play democracy and protect Ukraine's citi­ thanking everyone for being there and flow of information between neglected his harp (read saxophone) while Rome zens, and predicts dire consequences for assuring us that President-elect Clinton European ethnics and the Clinton burns. Ukraine in the future, even reminding was truly interested in our views on the administration. Now Mr. Clinton is seemingly cam­ us "not only of purges but of discrimi­ situation in Eastern Europe. Referring paigning throughout the country for the nation and harassment of Jews, women to the Communist enslavement of the Mr. Lozynskyj had the most sug­ support of former Perot supporters, and others." It also predicts that Ukrai­ past, he said: "You kept the faith for gestions. He believed, among other who champion real change, not some nian elites will exploit the people to the decades. Now it is your turn to be heard. things, that the United States should: fictitious hybrid. As a former support­ hilt, and that Ukraine will become an Your advice is important to Mr. Clin­ provide Ukraine with certain security er of Ross Perot, I steadfastly and Orwellian "1984" society. ton." guarantees for unilaterally surrendering unswervingly refuse to be co-opted by Such slander should not be published Many complaints regarding Ameri­ its nuclear arms; support Ukraine's President-elect Clinton, thereby losing in The Ukrainian Weekly. Obviously can foreign policy under George Bush entry into NATO; develop bilateral what voice I may have once had in the Mr. Lempert is an anti-Ukrainian were voiced during the next three hours. military exchanges with Ukraine that democratic process. I no longer believe individual who considers Ukrainians to In summary, they included such matters would assist in establishing civilian in, or have any faith whatsoever in, the be a bunch of "animals" who could as: control over the post-Soviet military; present ailing two-party system, which never live in a normal democratic • Favoritism towards Russia which assist in the establishment of a is now on its deathbed. society, but who would devour each resulted in America's failure to expe­ currency stabilization fund for Ukraine We would do better to harken back to other given the slightest opportunity to ditiously recognize the independence of prior to the introduction of the hryvnia, the words of the founding fathers of this do so. the Baltic nations, and which viewed Ukraine's national currency. nation and take heed. George Washing­ The U.S. Constitution to which Mr. . Ukraine's freedom crusade as "suicidal ton and Thomas Jefferson both specifi­ Lempert refers with such awe did not All of our suggestions were duly nationalism." noted and recorded. Before leaving we cally warned against the dangers of prevent discrimination against Blacks • The United States allowing Russia political parties, which they feared and others (vide the recent riots in Los were assured, once again, that Mr. to grab all of the foreign assets of the Clinton was serious about reaching out would entrench themselves on the Angeles) or the concentration of about Soviet Union (embassies, etc.) but national scene, wholly ignoring the 80 percent of the total wealth in the to all groups and that our ideas were demanding that all 15 former Soviet^ important to the president-elect. real needs and interests of all the people. hands of about 10 percent of the popu­ republics share in paying off the Soviet This is what we have to endure now. lation (the elite). Also, his statement debt. My overall impression of the meeting What is the solution? Perhaps a true that the U.S. Constitution provides for • Forgiving the debts of certain was positive. To my knowledge, this is political party of the people on the a representation of 30,000: 1 is certainly "chosen nations" but demanding that the first time anything like this has national scene, possibly a third major not confirmed in fact. The 435-member Ukraine and other former Soviet repub­ happened during a presidential transi­ political party, for which there seems to House of Representatives for over 240 lics pay debts which were incurred by tion period. The Clinton people now be such a crying need at the present million people makes it one per over another political entity, the Soviet have a clear and substantive record of time. We need more democracy, not half a million people. And in the Senate, Union, during a period in history when the hopes and aspirations of Eastern less, with fresh input from the people. each California senator represents over only one of the Soviet republics, Rus­ Europeans in America, and if they are Alas, we as citizens of this once great 10 million people. sia, was in charge. serious about taking our views into land have a long way to go to reclaim Ukrainian numbers are closer, for • Demands by the Bush administra­ account, then we're off to a good start. our government. As of now, it is still example, to the British where 635 tion that all nuclear warheads in U- Since returning from Little Rock, "we," the people, and "they," the so- members of the House of Commons kraine be turned over to Russia despite however, I have been dismayed by the called "professional" politicans. The represent about 60 million people. In the fact that Russia was selling war appointment of Warren Christopher, a new faces elected to Congress this year fact. Great Britain, which is one of the materials to other nations and still had former Carter administration diplomat, will soon become just as corrupt as the oldest and best democracies of them all, missiles pointed at the United States. system that they bought into. We need as Secretary of State, and Clifton has no constitution at all, which merely • A Freedom Support Act that real changes, not just the eternal goes to show that it is not the Constitu­ Wharton, an Afro-American educator tinkering on the edges of a problem. provided Russia with an inordinate with absolutely no foreign policy ex­ tion that counts, but rather the way amount of support and practically perience, as his deputy. What kind of We need a second, albeit peaceful, people and the government live with message do these appointments send to revolution now to reclaim what was each other on a day-to-day basis. ignored the other newly independent nations. the Russians? Will Bill Clinton be once ours: a government responsive to Why don't we give Ukraine a chance • A state department that discou­ perceived as a cream puff by the Rus­ all the people's needs, not just to some to organize itself the best it can, to write sians? Nikita Khrushchev placed mis­ politically powerful few. Perhaps the and adopt a constitution that it wishes raged investment in Ukraine and other formation of a third major political former Soviet republics. siles in Cuba because he thought Jack to adopt, and see how all of this will Kennedy was a lightweight. Leonid party would be a good start. And why work in a few years, before defaming There were also many excellent stop there? Do we no longer have the Brezhnev thought the same of Jimmy and criticizing everything as "slogans suggestions made by the participants. Carter when he invaded Afghanistan, guts that this nation's founding fathers and platitudes?" Whatever constitution Mr. Watral suggested that the United had when they dared to carry through a is adopted, 1 am sure that with a free States government assist and support Although I bow to the political revolution? 1 am sorry to say that we as Ukraine there won't be millions of the establishment of cooperative credit wisdom of the Clinton people for a nation no longer do. However, і Ukrainians starved to death and other unions in Ukraine and throughout involving Eastern Europeans so early in would love to be proven wrong. countless millions rotting in the gulags Eastern Europe, an effort which The the game, the proof will be in the Be what it may, if things really remain in Siberia. World Council of Ukrainian Coopera­ pudding of foreign policy appoint­ basically unchanged, we risk an implo­ tives has already initiated. ments that follow, and the manner in sion at some time in the near future. It George Primak Mr. Slywotsky believed that greater which the inevitable first "Russian should make for an interesting future in Pierrefonds, Quebec political stability in Ukraine and other crisis" is handled by Mr. Clinton. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 3,1993 No. 1 Remembrances of Christmas past by Marta Pisetska-Farley one another, or to send token gag not the corvee ЯС pir-dried slices of Dressed in Sunday clothes, wash- j^ gifts. Some communities had a St. Renata apples strung together, but ed and combed, we would stand at § My truest memories of Christmas Nicholas party for adults, an occa­ as my sister (who actually did the our seats. Father would pick up the a I started after the second world war. sion that would often turn into Scheduling the work was impera­ plate of bread and honey, with % I Times were very tense politically, roasts or joking political discussions. tive if one cook was to manage. dignity cross the room and greet | \ goods were few and foodstuffs scarce Our presents were usually a book, Mother, even with such fine helpers mother with "Khrystos Rodyvsia" | "I for many people, including our an article of clothing or a toy. One as my sister (who actually did the work) (Christ is Born), the season's greet- у »: family. Ours was a displaced family, year, I remember, my sister lured me and me (who tried to), would plan the ing, dipping a piece of kolach into the f §: one of many "DP's" that came to to my parents' bed with a great con- menu and set out priorities as for a honey and offering her a bite. He | ^ Southern Germany at the end of spiratiorial tones, and, from under­ major battle. By tradition the supper would then finish eating it. In turn, g I World War II. neath, fished out a big box. Before should begin at dusk, at the sighting from oldest to youngest, father % % In our home "Sviata Vechera" opening it, she pledged me to sacred of the first evening star. Ours seldom would greet the children. However, | ^ (Holy Supper) on Christmas Eve, secrecy, and then told me that the did. We were in the ball park until when we girls were greeted, advice | ^ was always the long-awaited peak of present was to be mine since she was around eight and, by then, famished. and gentle admonitions were often % b} the Christmas season. The work and too old for it. An elderly neighbor There was much to do and the included, such as "... and I hope you f I preparation seemed exhausting and had given the present to mother to excitement extreme. My younger will try harder in Latin," or "... self- ^ § eternal. Our preparations for Christ- pass on to one of us. She overheard sister and father were charged with control is a desirable quality in a g I mas started early, immediately mother planning to barter it for a kilo buying the tree. Yes, we succumbed person, try it." But his greeting also g ^ following the feast of St. Andrew, of butter. As my sister lifted the lid, I to this Western custom, sparing included recognition of one's achieve- | 'i December 13. glimpsed a porcelain doll. I was ourselves the impossible task of ments and growth in the past year. § The main focus for the children thrilled that such a wondrous gift was locating in winter the more tradi­ Then mother made her round, ex­ io: was the construction of Christmas tree planned for me. I wondered: what tional large sheaf of wheat. Buying a tending similar greetings. Finally, S ornaments from shiny colored paper, did mother have to do with St. tree was no simple matter. We took father would intone "Rozhdestvo I straw and egg shells. The glue we Nicholas? Nor did it occur to me to advantage of the Ukrainian JuUan Tvoye Khryste Bozhe" and we would I made ourselves, cooking flour and ask that the doll be kept. calendar. We celebrated Christmas join in, singing the sacred carol. І water to make a paste. These evening After the Feast of St. Nicholas, (Rizdvo) on January 7; by then all Father toasted our good health and ^ sessions were frustrating to me. My preparation for Christmas went into trees were the right price. Each tree's after a "clicking " of glasses, it was ^ older sister mastered all the high gear. Mother would check our merits were debated and compared time for borshch with mushroom I necessary skills before I did. So, my larder for the essential ingredients for to those of previous years. Our dumplings. We were off! Й ornamental "peacock feathers" or "Sviata Vechera," the Holy Supper precious, hand-made ornaments Our menu in order of presenta­ §: "clowns" were never as neat and on Christmas Eve. In post-war transformed it into a thing of beauty. tion: kolach with honey; clear ^ attractive as hers. Yet I remember Europe, everything was scarce. The The decoration of the tree took place borsch with "vushka"; fish in aspic; 5 :< those evening with great warmth. favorite word in food preparation the day before Christmas Eve, no "holubtsi," cabbage rolls; mushroom % І "Sviatyi Mykolai" (St. Nicholas) was "ersatz," or substitute. sooner. gravy; "varenyky" with potato and | % appeared in Ukraine on December І9, When we emigrated to the United For the traditional "Sviata Ve­ cheese stuffing; sauteed chopped | I and so he did in the displaced per- States, the difficulty was not scarcity, chera" itself, the table was set with onions in butter or oil; "varenyky" ji ^ sons' camp. For children, this day but our lack of English and different the best we had. Always, there was a with sauerkraut filling;' "uzvar," f id was as important as a name day or a American tastes. For kutia, "fru­ white linen table cloth. Mother's compote of dried fruit; "kutia," ^ I birthday. All anticipated the day and menty," or whole wheat kernels, were dowry table cloth with traditional wheat pudding or frummery (Eng- | hoped for fine presents. In spite of essential, but where to buy them? No heavy embroidery from the Podillia lish), tea and lemon or cherry pre- I my lack of skill, I too was eager to 1950's market ever stocked them. We region of Ukraine, homespun from serves; "pampushky,^ yeast raised | display a proper seriousness in finally found them in a bird seed homegrown linen, covered our table. doughnuts filled with rose jam. | making ornaments. Behavior was store; we had to order a ten pound In the center a kolach (round or long This menu contained all the dishes > closely monitored at that critical time sack! Our family ended up being the braided wheat bread) was placed on demanded by tradition, twelve, sym- f and, I was anxious not to have any wheat kernel supplier to the Ukrai­ two small pine boughs. These substi­ bolizing the holy apostles. Christmas ^ front of my schoolmates. nian community in Baltimore. Poppy tuted for the more traditional straw Eve is the last day of Advent, so all g St. Nicholas, attired as a bishop, seed was not too difficult to find; the or hay. The kolach was flanked by the dietary prohibitions against meat c^ would visit our home on Decem­ bird seed store stocked it also. Honey two tall bees' wax candles with their and dairy products still applied. % ber 10. He came to school on a was available, but orange blossom soft smell of honey. Another candle Many households, more strict in | designated evening or weekend, honey did not have the color or the was set out on a window ledge to their observances, would not con­ appearing during the obUgatory pungency of buckwheat honey which commemorate the departed spirits of sume any butter or cheese. In our i| Christmas play. The *'saint" was more familiar to us. All this for family members, as well as the household, it was possible to include 5 appeared dressed in full church kutia. But how would one celebrate soldiers who died in Ukraine's war a tablespoon of butter here, and a ^ vestments, bearing a staff. During Christmas without it? for independence. A small bowl filled cup of cheese there, since mother's J[ this time of scarcity these necessities Vegetables and fish posed no with kutia, a symbol of welcome and interpretation of rubrics always relied І were borrowed from the chapel. He problem. The beets were prepared abundance, was placed near this on the reasonableness of God (and ^ was always accompanied by two and fermented at least three weeks in candle. Glasses were set out for wine; not of the Church). . I others; a devil and an angel. The advance. The fermented liquid, the even children could have some. As you see, this is a complex menu, jji' I devil's task was to hand out twigs (for beet "kvas," would be tart, mellow At father's seat a plate held ten impossible for one person to prepare f I beatings) to miscreants; the angel's to and deep-ruby red. Mother insisted pieces of kolach and a small bowl of without planning. Of course, mother Й I distribute presents to everybody else. that "her" borshch had to be cooked honey. All places were set. Every­ had help: us. We didn't start out as g I Parents took this opportunity "properly" so its color would re­ thing was ready: borshch in a crystal quality help, but we ended up that g І to reprimand their children publicly semble good port. Dried boletus tureen, and the fish aspic with gleam­ way! I for various faults, such as undue mushrooms (cepes) for vushka ing golden carrot coins. With a nod fighting, squabbling and general ("little ears") dumplings and gravy from the kitchen and urging from Marta Pisetska Farley is the author \ mischief. Young men and women were sold in Jewish markets on Light father not to be late for the of''Festive Ukrainian Cooking** \ would also use the occasion to play Street. The dried fruit in "uzvar," a Christmas mass later at church, it (Toronto: University of Toronto private and not-too-private jokes on compote, came packaged in boxes; was time. Press, 1991.)

^а>^^а^'^гЛ''^а^^а^'^гл'^а^'^аі''^аі^аі^'^аі^а^'^гв^^ No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. JANUARY 3, 1993 Ukrainian Language Society - Chicago chapter visits Ukraine by Dr. Bohdan J. Bodnaruk offer medical help but also try to provide these children with Ukrainian LVIV — In the summer months of culture. The Chicago ULS in the past 1992, my wife Vira and I journeyed to has sent Ukrainian children's maga­ Ukraine; it was the third time in three zines, coloring books, crayons. years that we visited the regional During our visit 25 children who branches of the Ukrainian Language suffer from the consequences of the Society — Prosvita in Ukraine. Chornobyl catastrophe arrived at the This year we visited branches in Lviv, sanatorium and a quick decision was Vorokhta, Chernivtsi, Vinnytsia, Kry- made to leave a suitcase of children's vyi Rih, Zaporizhzhia, Donetske, Khar- vitamins which we had planned to kiv, Poltava and Kiev. Unfortunately, leave in Kiev. The majority of these we could not travel by car due to the children have some form of a bone gasoline shortage; so we decided to disease and are bedridden; thus the travel by bus throughout Ukraine. Even sanatorium staff tries to provide them though we were assured that the bus with some form of entertainment. We would be air-conditioned, the air-condi­ promised that in the near future (after tioning did not work (as usual) and the collecting the necessary funds) we bus windows were "hermetically seal­ would send them a TV with VCR, and ed." The outside temperature through some videos. most of Ukraine, especially in the South ^ From Vorokhta we went to Cher­ and East, passed the 100 F mark; thus nivtsi. The head of regional ULS is Prof. Vira Bodnaruk (at far right), in Zaporizhzhia with Tetiana Miroshchenko we had our daily "steam bath"! Victor Kosiachenko, professor at the (second from right), regional ULS president, and two of its officers. The purpose of our trip was multi­ University of Chernivtsi. Prof. Kosia­ organizing a private academy called chenko organized a meeting in the of the longest cities in Ukraine; it is fold. We were to visit the regional narrow but it is about 125 kilometers "Sichovy Collegium." ULS and other offices of ULS and assure ourselves that Children's Building with the city acti­ democratic organizations were active in vists. The situation here is relatively long. It is heavily industrialized the books sent by ULS-Chicago were and quite polluted due to the iron ore saving the island of "Khortytsia" from received at the given locations and were good. The University is 100 percent further industrial development and Ukrainized; 80 percent of the schools which is mined here; red dust is every­ available to the largest number of where. preserving it as a historical monument. interested readers. We wanted to are Ukrainian. During our stay, the A beautiful museum based on "Khor­ museum of Ukrainian diaspora was in In the aforementioned theater find out what the status of the Ukrai­ Ukrainian children prepared a beautiful tytsia" was 100 percent Ukrainized nian language was in schools and the final stages of remodeling and during the past year. Also, ULS has getting ready for the visit of Ramon variety show, specifically for us. Al­ discuss other problems that needed though 80 percent of the 800,000 popu­ plans to build on this island a church in. special attention. We were also interest­ Hnatyshyn, Governor General of Ca­ Kozak style. There is a tremendous need nada, whose ancestors are from this lation claim to be Ukrainian, the status ed in hearing about the results of the of the Ukrainian language is very poor. for Ukrainian literature, especially English courses given by the volunteers region. textbooks. Our efforts here should be from the U.S. (sponsored by ULS and Among 130 schools, only 6 are Ukrai­ Our next stop was Vynnytsia, a nice, nian. The city looked strange and very intensified. the Ukrainian National Association small city. With a 73 percent Ukrainian UNA) and find out whether the text­ foreign and we felt very uneasy. In dis­ From Zaporizhzhia we traveled to population, the schools are 94 percent cussion with the regional ULS, its presi­ Donetske, a heavy industrialized (most­ books pubUshed with the financial help Ukrainian. By 1993 all schools in the from diaspora were available to the dent Ludmila Zubko pointed out to us ly coal) city, which contains a large oblasts have to change to using Ukrainian the tremendous lack of Ukrainian text­ anti-Ukrainian element opposed school children at the beginning of the language. The local activists, Leonid school year throughout Ukraine. books and literature of all sorts. Kryvyi to anything that is Ukrainian. Filonov and Tamara Ehelska, are very Rih is one of the most critical regions But our fearless leaders from ULS don't Our journey was to begin in Lviv. But dynamic people and work positively since Lviv's airport was closed at this that requires help from diaspora. give up. Under the leadership of Dr. towards Ukrainization in the region. Volodymyr Biletzky, a man full of time, we landed in Ivano-Frankivske. It Based on the literature they re­ Our following stopover was Zapo­ took only 10 minutes to go through vitality and energy, ULS is promoting ceived frorn the diaspora, they started rizhzhia. Compared to western U- Ukrainization "slowly but surely."Local customs. digging in the city's main park and kraine, the status of the Ukrainian In Lviv, ULS work is carried out at ULS and Rukh chapters publish the only uncovered massive graves of victims language here is still in "diapers"; but Ukrainian newspaper "Skhidny Cha- full speed. Here they reprint literature murdered by the NKVD. compared to our last year's visit, we (some of which they received from sopys" (Eastern Journal). ULS or­ Also, in the same park, thanks to encountered progress. Zaporizhzhia is ganized a group of young people who in ULS-Chicago in the past) such as: ULS, a cross was erected in memory of also a heavy industrial city, polluted by History of Ukraine by Krypiakevych/ kozak attire, traveled on horseback to Sichovy Striltsi. The Society has a coke plants and steelmills. Appro­ Don and Kuban, promoting the Ukrai­ Dolnytsky, UPA Journal, etc. As well-organized, srtiall library-reading ximately 132 industrial concerns are throughout Ukraine, Lviv's print­ nian cause. These young men are very room (the majority of material in it is based here (the only aluminum plant in interested in making contacts with our ing capabilities suffer from the tre­ from the diaspora), which is frequented Ukraine is here). Due to the heavy mendous shortage of paper. Most of the "Free Kozaks" in the diaspora. Gene­ daily by its members. pollution, mortality is quite high (due to rally speaking the youth in the southern eastern and southern regional ULS From Vynnytsia we proceeded to respiratory problems). branches bombard Lviv with requests and eastern regions get very excited Kryvyi Rih. This was the first time Thanks to the very energetic head» of about the Kozak traditions and ULS for Uterature and textbooks, since not anyone from the diaspora officially ULS, Tetiana Miroshnichenko, we had much is sent out from Kiev. banks on this. The city has only one visited the city. We were met with flags an opportunity to meet with the leaders Ukrainian private school, which opened We went to Vorokhta through Ivano- in the center of the city, in front of the and activists to ULS, Rukh and other two years ago. We met with ULS Frankivske and visited the children's Shevchenko Russian theater. The far­ civic organizations. Due to the dyna­ leadership from the entire oblast. As sanatorium "Smerichka." Approxi­ ther east we traveled, the more notice­ mism of such persons as Mrs. Miro­ before, the need is still great for Ukrai­ mately 125 children from all regions of able it was that the Ukrainian language shnichenko and her associates, who are nian literature, textbooks in particular. Ukraine, between 3 and 15 years of age, was spoken less, and more Russian working constructively, the status of come here with bone problems. Dr. M. We arrived in Kharkiv during the could be heard. On that day local national awareness is improving. But at international Ukrainian medical con- Kosylo, director of the sanatorium, and "hooligans" were still trying to take his assistant, Dr. L. Protzkiv, not only the present, there is not a single Ukrai­ (Continued on page 12) away Ukrainian flags. Kryvyi Rih is one nian school. Oleksander Hapon is^

Donetske •— Prof. Vira Bohnaruk visits regional ULS president Dr. Volodymyr Prof. Viktor Kosiachenko (at head of table) chairs a meeting of the Chernivtsi ULS, Biletzky and a group of young enthusiasts. of which he is president. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1993 No. 1 ICVA appeals for aid to Armenia Broome County assists CCRF WASHINGTON — In response to a described in the appeal as having BINGHAMTON/JOHNSON Fund and sponsored two young request by the Armenian Assembly of "deteriorated to such a degree that it is CITY, N.Y. — The Auxiliary to the boys in Kiev who are suffering from America, the Geneva-based Interna­ feared that as many as 30,000 people in Broome County Medical Society has leukemia. tional Council of Voluntary Agencies the high risk groups of refugees, earth­ begun a major effort to provide Mrs. Wasyliw persuaded her col­ (ICVA) has urged its member agencies quake victims, the elderly and the young medicine, hospital supplies and leagues in the medical auxiliary to world-wide to respond "with urgency (under age five) may die during the diagnostic equipment to hospitals begin searching for surplus materials and haste" to provide emergency relief coming winter months." Due to the that are treating the victims of the that could be shipped to Ukraine to to address the winter crisis in Armenia. blockade of energy supplies, electricity 1986 nuclear accident in Chornobyl, help upgrade the region's health care The Assembly requested ICVA to is being rationed, public transportation Members are also collecting system. Her proposal received en­ contact its other member agencies to has come to a standstill, and most medical textbooks and training thusiastic support from the president seek their cooperation in responding to schools and many hospitals have been manuals for Ukrainian doctors who of the medical auxiliary, Maria the Republic of Armenia's (ROA) closed due to a lack of heat in the sub­ are interested in upgrading their Kirk, her husband. Dr. Frank Kirk, December 7 appeal for humanitarian zero climate. skills. The auxiliary is a charitablp and Dr. and Mrs. Russ Tarner of aid. Also in response to the Assembly's The government has been forced to organization comprising the spouses Vestal, New York. request, ICVA formed the Task Force ration bread at 250 grams per day, but of Broome County physicians. According to the Ukrainian Min­ on Humanitarian Affairs in Armenia, the availability of bread depends on the On Saturday, November 14, at 2 istry of Health, the rate of cancer which will provide a framework for arrival of grain to the country, which is p.m., members of the auxiliary met at among children in the newly inde­ solicitation of relief supplies to the being adversely affected by the block­ the offices of the Orthopedic Asso­ pendent republic has tripled since the Armenian people who are struggling to ade. Armenia is also experiencing a ciates in Johnson City to formally 1986 accident released massive survive this winter. The Task Force severe shortage of medical supplies, present the supplies they had accu­ amounts of radiation into the en­ chair is the World Alliance of YMCAs. medicines, and vaccines. The health of mulated to the project coordinator of vironment. The World Health Or­ In the emergency appeal to its mem­ an estimated 10,000 children is at risk the Children of Chornobyl Relief ganization (WHO) released a new ber agencies ICVA recommended that due to deteriorating health condi­ Fund, Alex Kuzma. The shipment study in September of this year the international community "take tions and the danger of epidemics of included an EKG machine, surgical showing that the incidence of thy­ steps to ensure that the victims of tuberculosis, polio and whooping supplies, hospital instruments and roid cancer among children living conflicts, at a minimum, have access to cough. complete sets of journals on neona­ near the Chornobyl plant has risen to humanitarian protection and assis­ At present, fuel, food and other tology, pre-natal care, oncology, 80 times higher than normal. tance." ICVA's members include 85 fundamental humanitarian supplies are obstetrics and gynecology. The sup­ The auxiliary in the Tri-City Area international private voluntary agencies not reaching Armenia in sufficient plies were shipped to Ukraine on (Binghamton/ Endicott/ Johnson and non-governmental organizations. quantities. Shipments of humanitarian CCRF's 10th airlift, which left Las City) plans to expand its drive for The Armenian Assembly is the only aid to Armenia, are delayed due to Vegas, Nevada, on December 6. the Children of Chornobyl by work­ Armenian-American organization that logistical difficuhies. In some cases, the The Broome County drive was ing with other auxiliaries in New belongs to ICVA. volume of aid sent to Armenia is being York State and by publicizing the "We are very pleased that ICVA has reduced as significant amounts, up to launched by Marilyn Wasyliw of Vestal, New York, whose husband. plight of Chornobyl's children in responded to our appeal to get its 50 percent, are being misappropriated national medical publications. members involved in assisting the in states through which the aid must be Dr. Orest Wasyliw, is an orthopedic people of Armenia," said Humanitarian shipped. surgeon with a successful practice in For more information, please Affairs Director Linda Bedeian. "En­ "Armenia requires the international Johnson City. Dr. and Mrs. Wasyliw contact Marilyn Wasyliw at (607) gaging the European PVO and NGO community's assistance to secure access learned of the plight of Chornobyl's 729-1228, or the president of the community should prove an enormous to sufficient fuel, food, shelter, health victims during a special forum at auxiliary, Maria Kirk,at (607) 773- help to the Assembly in getting the word and medical supplies so that it can Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic 0010. For information about the out internationally about the life- provide up to 750,000 of its population Church in Johnson City last Ja­ Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund, threatening conditions many Arme­ with the basic minimum, which will nuary. Since then, they have joined please contact Alex Kuzma at (201) nians are facing this winter. Hopefully allow it to survive the winter season," the Children of Chornobyl Relief 376-5140. they will be able to mobilize assistance said Assembly Executive Director Ross for Armenia from their home govern­ Vartian. "The Armenian Assembly will ments and relief agencies." continue its work with ICVA and also The serious situation in Armenia is a with InterAction, its North American consequence of the immense unresolved counterpart, to see that the people of humanitarian problems arising from Armenia receive the assistance they so the earthquake of 1988, the arrival of desperately need." 300,000 refugees, and the blockade of The Armenian Assembly to America landlocked Armenia by its neighboring is a national non-profit organization states. which promotes public understanding Conditions in Armenia were and awareness of Armenian issues.

Members of the auxiliary pose with supplies for CCRF hospitals. p^^^®^^^^©^^^^ Nostra culpa To Mom S., and the Sobchak, Urban, and Lacina Families — In our December 20 story about Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! the less-fortunate elderly, we mis­ May the Borscht be bountiful during this takenly wrote that the Ukrainian Holiday season! Social Services Center of the Ukrai­ ...and to little Christine Elizabeth — nian Educational and Cultural Cen­ God bless you on your First Christmas. Love always, ter of Philadelphia just recently Charles and Natalie opened. Actually, the center on Lindley has been open and operating since 1985. We apologize for the inaccuracy. 3 РІЗДВОМ ХРИСТОВИМ і MERRY CHRISTMAS and a HAPPY NEW YEAR! V новим ТАНЦЮВАЛЬНИМ V РОКОМ! to all our friends and associates who helped make 1992 о successfull year то Ф ALL UKRAINIAN OF ARIZONA from FROM THE MUSICAL ENSEMBLE V ARIZONKA FATA MORGANA V BALLROOM DANCE STUDIO V (914) 856-3708 (201) 659-0906 6550 W. Glendale Avenue V Glendale, AZ. 85301 V 937-9515 No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 3, 1993 11

modern settlement center, treasury and treasury anticipates receiving $5 billion. area of departments not fulfilling state Parliament... cash storage facility had been set up, The "achivements" of the previous orders. As for the shortcomings men­ government in padding its own pockets tioned, he promised to correct them (Continued from page 2) provincial banks had been modified. However, it was risky and detrimental at state expense was brought to light by since he is well acquainted with the "On the Presidential Representative in to introduce a national currency now, Deputy Prime Minister Yuliy loffe. He production process, having presided Ukraine" and "On Local Councils of given the current unstable economic stated that 301 loopholes had been over it for 12 years. Afterwards, he People's Deputies, and Local and climate, Mr. Hetman said. Western discovered that allow fund misappro­ intends to resign. Regional Self-Government." The experts who had been in Ukraine at the priation without violation of the law. Mr. Kuchma had the final word. He amendments somewhat curtail the time agreed. The greatest violation was committed said that all week certain forces in rights of presidential representatives For the effective introduction of a by Interenergo, which has mortgaged Parliament were trying to stir up a and institute a mechanism for new monetary unit currency and price the NBU building while owing the bank critical situation in the government, but accountability to local councils. In a regulation, demarcation of powers be­ a sum three times that of the mortgage. fortunately everything had turned out case where two-thirds of Parliament tween bank and government, etc., are However, the NBU board did not even well. He reminded those hoping for a vote, to remove a presidential represen­ necessary. None of this exists in U- try to recall the money. crisis in government that it could tative, the President must take heed. kraine today, and there are two emis­ Many companies are opening provoke a social explosion which would The evening session returned to the sion centers — the Ministry of Finance accounts abroad to conceal earn­ destroy the country. question of Mr. Hetman's resignation. and the NBU. Several days earlier, the ings. In the fuel sector alone, "com­ Parliament then adopted amend­ Some deputies supported Deputy Volo- Ministry of Finance conducted another mercial structures" have increased ments to statutes 106, 114, 115 and 120 dymyr Pylypchuk's proposition that emission, removing from the NBU 400 exports to 8 million tons (in the former of the Ukrainian Constitution and personnel changes in the NBU only be billion coupons, the shortfall in collect­ Ukrainian SSR, with imports of $1 supplemented them with statute 97-1. examined after the bank chairman's ed taxes. Mr. Hetman said when two million tons, 6 million tons were being These amendments are tied to the report. A compromise was reached, people control the steering-wheel of a exported). However, it is virtually legislative establishment of a mecha­ proposed by Deputies Mykola Riab- vehicle, it goes nowhere. impossible to bring these people to nism of transferring some of Parlia­ chenko and Vitally Karpenko, which Most of the deputies were impressed justice because of lax market laws ment's authority to the Cabinet of allowed Mr. Hetman to take the floor. by Mr. Hetman's speech and requested passed by Parliament. Ministers in extenuating circumstances. In his 40-minute speech, Mr. Hetman that he seriously think about with­ Deputy Prime Minister Viktor Pyn- Parliament ratified an agreement explained the reasons behind his resig­ drawing his resignation. zenyk presented information on gov­ between CIS countries "On the Order of nation decision. At the time he had • December 18 — The morning ernment decrees. Minister Ivan Herts Solving Disagreements Related to indeed been very ill. However, the main session continued discussion of the spoke about the activities of Economic Activity." This agreement reason for his decision was that he had NBU issue, however, Mr. Hetman the Ministry of Foreign Economic was signed during a meeting of the failed to find a common language with reaffirmed his intention to resign. The Relations and Trade. Agriculture and heads of CIS states in Kiev, in March the Kuchma government on monetary deputies voted to satisfy the NBU Supply Minister Yuriy Karasyk spoke 1992. reforms. chairman's request. on problems within the agro-industrial Parliament examined and adopted a Mr. Hetman named the Russian Cen­ "Government Day" followed, complex. law on strengthening border military tral Bank as the principal culprit be­ officially opened by First Deputy Prime Political groups with fascist and forces associated with the development hind the NBU crisis. The Russian Minister Ihor Yukhnovsky. Mr. Yukh- terrorist tendencies were the topic of of national borders with Russia and partners allowed the bank settlement novsky said the main task before the Ukrainian Security Service chief Yev- Belarus. Also adopted was Statute 5 of system to be changed four times, with­ government today was to re-orient the hen Marchuk. He said 20 such organi­ the law on lawyers, which defines a out prior notice. Every day that the economy, which is totally ineffective. zations exist in Ukraine, both radical- lawyer's professional rights. NBU stood idle, 40,000 operations were Producers in all fields must become nationalistic and Russian-oriented. The During the day session, deputies' not conducted. He agreed that because export-oriented. Mr. Yukhnovsky said largest group is the Ukrainian National formed ad hoc committees to review of credit emissions Russia and other the nation faces an energy crisis. Self-Defense (UNSO), which belongs and investigate bank matters, the State CIS neighbors had been flooded with Finance Minister Hryhoriy Pyata- structurally to the Ukrainian National Property Fund, details of law falsifica­ worthless cash from Ukraine. Mr. chenko spoke on the formation of the Assembly (UNA) and whose member­ tion, activities of deputies who demand­ Hetman reminded those in Parliament state budget. Considering that Ukraine ship numbers almost 1,000. Several ed quotas and licenses for the export of that in the summer of 1992 he had said is operating in a changed environment, dozen members of this organization materials in short supply, and the fight monetary emissions make sense he said the budget has to be recal­ have already been arrested for criminal against corruption and the mafia. only if the money is used to reconstruct culated. The Ministry of Finance was acts. The other groups are not large and Toward the end of the session Parlia­ industry. But this has not occurred even given until late January to do this. have not displayed criminal behavior. ment examined a draft resolution on the now. Meanwhile, a resolution was passed All of these groups are under sur­ course of legislation to fight organized He emphatically denied charges covering the most important budgetary veillance by the USS. crime, however, no. vote was taken the NBU had tried to slow the pace of expenses until March 1,1993. The hard • December 19 — "Government because of the absence of a quorum. monetary reform. The first Ukrainian currency part of the budget had also Day" continued into the morning The sixth session finished after the banknotes had already been printed, the been located — in 1992 it consisted of session. Energy Minister Vitaliy Sklia- Mandate Commission was asked to issue of coins had been organized, a U.S. $115 million, of which $75 million rov said he disagreed with the revela­ learn why deputies had abandoned the has already been spent. Next year, the tions of Mr. loffe's commission in the chambers, thus undermining the vote.

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establishments. In Poltava itself, 87 per­ minister of Education. Prof. Pohribny are available to interested readers; Ukrainian Language... cent of the 320,000 population consider assured us that the school textbooks ® the status of the Ukrainian lan­ themselves Ukrainian; here the status of were published, and, as far as distribu­ guage in the eastern and southern (Continued from page 9) Ukrainian schools is quite good. tion is concerned, we should talk to his schools is not satisfactory; Among 38 schools, 34 are Ukrainian. assistant, Valery Donoy. When we ® all localities were enthuasiastic gress. The president of ULS here is Dr. The law says that the Ukrainian lan­ raised the issue with Mr. Donoy, he also about the English teachers/volunteers. Anatoly Kindratenko, a physics profes­ guage has to be instituted in the oblast assured us that the textbooks will be This project raised the prestige of local sor at Kharkiv University. During the by 1994. But in some cities of the oblast, distributed "tomorrow" to all the ULSs. They hope to see this project past year, the situation improved: there such as Komsomolske — there are no regions of Ukraine (quite a task to be repeated next year; are some "friendly" people in the local Ukrainian schools at all and the local done two weeks prior to the start of the • the five textbooks published with government. This is the only oblast, government is anti-Ukrainian. school year!). The Ministry of Educa­ financial help from the diaspora were where the teachers of Ukrainian receive We completed our journey in Kiev. tion is heavily Russifieid; you can't hear not properly dissiminated throughout a 25 percent bonus in salary. Among the Ukrainian language! On the main the regions that we visited. 170 schools, 22 are Ukrainian. Even Through the efforts of ULS/Prosvita we had meetings at: Kiev-Mohyla floor we still could see memorial tablets The shortage of Ukrainian literature, though 63 percent of the population glorifying the "heroes of USSR." especially in the form of textbooks, is claims to be Ukrainian, only 33 percent University, Kiev University, City Hall, Ministry of Education and the Ministry The Ministry of Defense, on the other still great, specifically in the eastern and consider the Ukrainian language as their hand, under the apt leadership of Gen. southern regions. The need for sending native tongue. There are districts in the of Defense. At Kiev-Mohyla University work was proceeding at full speed. It Konstantin Morozov, was the only literatureto these regions is still acute, Kharkiv oblast where there are no ministry where a decree exists to since they do not receive much help Russian schools, only Ukrainian. In our was pleasant to see, for a change, a project being realized in practice, switch over to the Ukrainian language from Kiev (and Lviv can't cope with the discussions, a need surfaced for ex­ in six months (employees that don't like demands). perienced people, in areas such as instead of sitting at the "discussion table." During the first year the aca­ the idea may leave) was being enforced. The Ukrainian Language Society in economics, medicine, law, policework. This is another example of constructive Chicago, during its two-and-one-half As throughout Ukraine, a tremendous demy accepted 220 students. The ratio of instructors to students is 1:15. work proceeding at full speed. We met years of existence, sent over 100 bags or shortage of paper exists here. Prof. with Gen. Volodymyr Muliava and his approximately three tons of Ukrainian Kindratenko is working on a project to We met in the City Hall with the assistant Maria Vlad. These individuals books and magazines to Ukraine and produce paper from straw. During our committee responsible for introducing burn the midnight oil and with help from plans to continue to do so in the future. stay in Kharkiv, we were interviewed by the Ukrainian language in ail aspects of ULS, try to Ukrainize the Ukrainian Most of the material sent and the funds a local radio program and talked about official life. This committee was quite army. The Ministry of Defense has an necessary for shipping (which are quite the ULS tasks and the status of Ukrai­ disturbed by the following: acute need for Ukrainian books on high) are donated by private indivi­ nian language in Ukraine. ® the government is greatly pre­ military subjects and encyclopedias, duals. If any readers would like to While in Poltava we had an oppor­ occupied with minorities, and m.uch less and especially would welcome advisors help in this project and are interested in tunity to participate in the conference with the majority; from the diaspora with military expertise. become members of ULS-Chicago ''Realization of the Ukrainian lan­ ® implementation of the law con­ Summarizing our trip to Ukraine this (dues: $10 per year), please write to: guage in the Oblast." This conference cerning the Ukrainian language moves year, we concluded that: Prof. Vira Bodnaruk, president; Ukrai­ was organized by a representative of at a snail's pace; ® all ULS regions received books/ nian Language Society-Chicago; 425 President Leonid Kravchuk and by the ® the draft of the Constitution does magazines sent by ULS-Chicaso and Ridge Ave.; Clarendon Hills, IL 60514. local government; all segments of not mention Ukrainian as the official society were invited. At times very "hot" language; and discussions evolved. The democratic ® the textbooks published with finan­ republic's economy. leaders are very impatient and would cial help from the diaspora were not Cabinet of Ukraine... like to see a fullUkrainization in one The government has barred state distributed throughout Ukraine. (Continued from page 1) year. The ULS members receive official At republican radio and television enterprises from forming any other kind of companies, and has forbidden exe­ documents from the government that interviews we talked about these issues. be elaborated at a later date. permit them to monitor the change­ Through this Committee we met with cutives of state enterprises to engage in over to the Ukrainian language in the Prof. Anatoliy Pohribny, the deputy As of January L the government business. All existing "small businesses" intends to set the minimum wage at are to be privatized in the coming year. 4,600 coupons per month, as well as a Mr. Pynzenyk also announced that maximum of 60,000 coupons per the government intends to introduce month. State budget institutions will be amendments to the existing law on given a grid of 29 salary levels for their foreign investment. He said that "foreign employees. Workers with the lowest investors are afraid to come to Ukraine level of qualifications will receive the because they are being offered ease­ minimum wage, while those with the ments so grandiose that they do not KRAINE highest will be given a salary at 13.8 exist elsewhere in the world." Accord­ times that amount. Mr. Pynzenyk said ing to the minister, from now on the that this would entail a wage freeze for incentives would be offered only after _. ^CONCISE all government employees apart from the actual transfer of funds into the UNIVERSITy OF those who are most impoverished and country. TORONTO PRESS least financially secure. ENCYCLOP/^DIA In addition, the vice premier stated Strict controls through tariffs will be that the new currency of Ukraine, the imposed on the exportation of any kind hryvnia, would not be introduced until of Ukrainian industrial products. They the inflation problem is adequately will be imposed in hard currency values, resolved. He claimed that according to Volume I and II ranging from 10 cents U.S. (e.g. for his government's calculations, the wallpaper) to $140 U.S. (e.g. for refri­ inflation rate will be reduced to 3 You can obtain both volumes for only $170.00 gerators). The government is seeking to percent per month in December 1993. Including Postage. establish some kind of order in the "In order for things to get better, sphere of so-called "small businesses," ORDER NOW sometimes you have to endure a period which have acted as middle-men be­ of pain," said Mr. Pynzenyk, but tween state enterprises and commercial emphasized that "our government is structures. They have become the Fill out the order blank belov 3nd mail it witti your check or money order willing to work with all constructive source of extensive corruption and elements who favor the course of LoE THIS COUPON! "legal" siphoning of funds from the reform."

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(RFE/RL of the Credit Union Organizing Com­ Schumann and other works by Proko­ Daily Report) mittee of Ukraine, will join representa­ fiev, Tchaikovsky and Ravel. The pro­ BOSTON: The Ukrainian Professionals gram will be repeated on January 11 at 7 Association of Boston cordially invites tives from the World Council of Credit • KIEV — A group of people's Unions, the World Council of Ukrainian p.m. at California State University. you to attend a traditional New Year's Cooperatives and the Canadian Coope­ Tickets will be available at the box office dinner (Malanka), beginning at 6:30 deputies on December 25 demanded the rative Association in a panel discussion for $12; $6 for students. p.m., at the International Institute, 287 resignation of Ukraine's defense min­ on the economic, legal, psychological Commonwealth Ave., (between Glou­ ister, blaming him for the armed forces' and political aspects of the project to cester Street and Hartford Street). alleged low combat readiness. The PARMA, Ohio: St. Vladimir's Ukrai­ R.S.V.P, by Monday, January 11 to establish credit unions in Ukraine at a nian Orthodox Cathedral, 5913 State minister, Konstantin Morozov, on program sponsored by The Chicago Natalie Plaskonos, (617) 868-2017. For December 28 refuted the accusations Road, will welcome the choral ensemble more information contact Natalie Pla­ Group (Ukrainian American Business "Blahovist"from Kiev. The ensemble will and said the armed forces being con­ and Professional Association). The skonos or MichaerKowalykat(617) 789- sing the responses to the 10 a.m. Divine 4974. structed are instrumental to the nation's program will be held at the Ukrainian Liturgy and present a program of Christ­ independent military policies and a Cultural Center, 2255 W. Chicago Ave., mas music in the parish center following safeguard of its sovereignty. He also at 7 p.m. Admission is $5 for members the service. Sunday, January 17 and $7 for non-members. For further rejected claims the armed forces have information call Anna Mostovych, (708) TOMS RIVER, N.J.: Malanka, spon­ been re-politicized. (Ukrinform) 359-3676. WHIPPANY, N.J.: The third, annual sored by the Ukrainian American Club of "Yalynka,'' given by the Whippany Toms River, will be held at 6 p.m. to 11 • KIEV — Members of the Cabinet Sunday, January 10 Branch of SUMA, will be held at 3 p.m. p.m. at the Quality Inn, 815 Route 37 W. of Ministers, Viktor Pynzenyk, Yuliy at St. John's Church Hall, Jefferson including a complete dinner and live loffe, Vasyl Yevtukhov and Volodymyr SAN MARCOS, Cal.: Internationally Road and Route 10 E. A traditional music. Donations: $25 per person. For Demianov held a press conference on renowned Ukrainian violinist Oleh Krysa Ukrainian Christmas Eve dinner will be tickets and information call (908) 349- December 26 to discuss recent food and pianist Tatianna Tchekina will served following a short program. 5876. Proceeds will benefit the Scholar­ present a recital at Palomar College at 3 Everyone is welcome. For more infor­ ship Fund. price hikes. Mr. Pynzenyk, deputy prime minister for economic reform, said the government's main concern was to stabilize the economy and pull it out of an extremely deep crisis, rather than to NEW YORK English-language courses offered gain popularity. He said the increases occurred because too many enterprises NEW YORK — The New York Second-Language (ESLj program were not cost-efficient. He singled out Public Library is offering classes in addresses the different needs and Rd Trip from $600 the high cost of fuel as the single largest English for those who would like to abilities of all students. In the classes reason for the current price hikes. All Groups from $550 improve their speaking skills. Regis­ the students will be encouragea to the ministers emphasized that ineffi­ Minimum of 10 passengers tration for the classes, which will be converse with each other in a mu­ cient enterprises must no longer be held at 11 New York Library branch­ tually supportive atmosphere. Stu­ LVIV Monday Dep- subsidized even at the expense of es in Manhattan, the Bronx and dents who enroll in this program bankrupting them. They also agreed Rd Trip from $710 Staten Island, begins January 6. represent more than 50 countries, including those of the former Soviet that society's underprivileged strata Groups from $675 Adults choosing to enroll should Union. must continue to be protected by regulating price hikes with precision Minimum of 15 passengers do so at the library where they wish An English test to determine class targeting. New minimal wages are to attend the courses. Because space placement level will be given after expected to be introduced just after the is limited, a lottery at each branch registration. Applicant^ are request­ new year. (Ukrinform) will determine the actual number of ed not to bring children to registra­ students. tion. Designed to help non-English For more information on the ESL • KIEV -- The sixth session of the 212-586-4545 speaking adults develop basic con­ program call the Library's Office of Ukrainian Parliament closed on De­ 800-998-6116 Outside NY versational skills, the English-as-a- Special Services at (212) 340-0918. cember 20 with a speech by Prime Minister Leonid Kuchma. Mr. Kuchma told deputies that his program outlining the work of the Cabinet of Ministers will be ready in three weeks. Among World Famous other initiatives, the lawmakers formed a temporary parliamentary commission on questions concerning the fight UKRAINIAN SHUMKA DANCERS against organized crime. 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