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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXIII No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 $2.00 Vira Savchenko visits Canada to raise Victory Day commemoration awareness about sister Nadiya’s plight geared to presenting a new Ukraine

OTTAWA – Vira Savchenko, sister of ille- by Zenon Zawada long vacations, given that May 1 – gally imprisoned Ukrainian military pilot International Workers Day – was also a Nadiya Savchenko, was welcomed last KYIV – Never will be it more apparent state holiday. week to Canada by the Ukrainian Canadian that Russia and Ukraine are going their sep- Victory in Europe Day (V-E Day) has Congress (UCC). arate ways than this year’s commemoration been commemorated on May 8 in the Ms. Savchenko was in Canada to raise of the 70th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Western world because that’s when the awareness of the illegal arrest and impris- Germany. German Nazi leadership declared its capitu- onment of her sister Nadiya by authorities Not only will the main commemorations lation. Yet Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in Russia. be held on different days, but the Ukrainian declared Victory Day on May 9 because it While in Canada, she participated in the state events will be stripped of any symbol- was 0:43 a.m. Moscow time when the act International roundtable discussion ism of Soviet communism for the first time. was signed (22:43 in Berlin). “Reforms, Security and the European The government also decided to do away In a symbolic move intended as a break Ukraine” on Saturday, April 25, in Toronto, with the May 9 military parade on Kyiv’s from the past and as indication of Ukraine’s and a banquet on Sunday, April 26, hosted central boulevard, the Khreshchatyk, once European integration, the government will by Dopomoha Ukraini, the Canada-Ukraine and for all. hold a larger ceremony for the May 8 com- Foundation, the Canada-Ukraine Chamber “This era has disappeared forever, at memoration, as compared to the limited of Commerce and the UCC. least in our country,” said Yurii Krykunov, a events planned for May 9. On Monday and Tuesday, April 27-28, Kyiv City Council deputy who is among European leaders are invited to join Ms. Savchenko met with political leaders, those responsible for organizing this year’s their Ukrainian counterparts for an evening members of Parliament, the Ukrainian commemorations in Kyiv. “I think these ceremony at what is called the Memorial community and the media in Ottawa. commemorations will be two absolute con- Complex of the National Museum of the Nadiya Savchenko, a Ukrainian air force trasts, revealing that we are moving History of the Great Patriotic War. They will pilot, was abducted by Kremlin-backed ter- towards civilization and they [in Russia] are participate in a ceremony laying the foun- rorists in the Luhansk Oblast in eastern moving towards a dead end.” dation for a Memory Alley honoring all vic- Ukraine in June 2014. She was illegally UCC Victory Day has been among the biggest tims and casualties of World War II, regard- removed from Ukrainian territory to the Vira Savchenko (center) with Members holidays on the Ukrainian calendar ever less of their circumstances. of Parliament Chrystia Freeland and since 1965, when it was established. Many (Continued on page 11) Ralph Goodale. Ukrainians have used the holiday to plan (Continued on page 10) Use of Ukrainian growing more than ever, Doniy says by Zenon Zawada factors that led to the revolt in the speakers are serving in the Presidential Donbas. I even heard how so-called Administration, helping in the war KYIV – Oles Doniy, 45, has been among American experts of the post-Soviet effort. We can’t possibly offend them. the most active defenders of independent sphere alleged this. Is that the case? Even mentioning Ukrainianization has Ukraine politically and culturally. He served In order to understand that that’s not become politically incorrect. What do as a national deputy between 2007 and you think? 2014, but his main achievements were true, we need to recall that Luhansk and beyond the walls of Ukraine’s Parliament. Donetsk were not the first occupied territo- I have the opposite view. Yes, this position He was a leader of the student hunger ries. The first occupied territory was is being advanced by part of the government. strike of 1990 and the “Revolution on the Crimea, where preparation for the occupa- When I tried to raise the issue of financing Granite” that led to Ukraine’s indepen- tion began long before voting for this law in our free Ukrainian language courses, the vice dence. He launched the Ostannia Barykada 2012. There was the command from the prime minister for humanitarian affairs (Last Barricade) artists’ association in Kremlin to occupy Crimea, regardless of the [Viacheslav Kyrylenko] told me now is not 2006, organizing a series of festivals and Kivalov-Kolesnichenko law’s cancellation. the time for that. But I don’t agree that publishing books and pop music albums. It’s another argument that Russian pro- Ukrainianization has died. Quite the opposite. Mr. Doniy also helped launch the All- paganda used the cancelling of this law in We are engaged in the same Ukrainianization Ukrainian Committee to Defend the the Donbas as one of the scare tactics to campaigns as 10, 15 years ago. Ukrainian Language in 2012 after the hyperpolarize the situation and assert, as in Two years ago, we organized free Verkhovna Rada approved the language bill Crimea several years ago, that everyone Ukrainian-language courses in 17 cities of – sponsored by then-deputies Serhii Kivalov, will be forced to speak Ukrainian in all situ- Ukraine. We’ve had to close them in who was re-elected, and Vadim ations. The propaganda had nothing to do Sevastopol and Donetsk after the occupa- Kolesnichenko, who gave up his Ukrainian with the essence of the law’s cancellation. tion. But we’ve organized new Ukrainian citizenship – that removed safeguards for the But the propaganda took advantage of the Aleksandr Sinitsa/UNIAN language courses in Druzhkivka, Sloviansk Oles Doniy has been among the most Ukrainian language. He currently chairs the situation. The cancellation could have been and Kramatorsk, which are the freed terri- Center for Political Values Research in Kyiv. stretched over a longer period of time so as active defenders of independent Ukraine politically and culturally. tories of the Donetsk Oblast. That’s He was interviewed by this correspon- not to give additional arguments for Ukrainianization. We don’t pay our teach- Russian propaganda. I understood this, but dent on March 20. arguments now as to why it can’t be ers, who teach for free. The only thing I the parliamentary session hall didn’t. In the West, Russian lobbyists and implemented. They are that Russian- spend money on is transporting poets and sympathizers spread the notion that the In my personal view, Ukrainianization speaking soldiers are dying on the front, teachers who lecture. cancellation in February 2014 of the as an idea that can be implemented is so what right do we have to discuss Kivalov-Kolesnichenko law was one the dead. It’s not possible. We see many Ukrainianization. Or that Russian- (Continued on page 8) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

ANALYSIS

Russia’s refusal to restructure debt Savchenko transferred to civilian clinic Arsen Avakov had said the fire involved about 400 hectares. The blaze in wood- MOSCOW – Ukrainian military pilot lands, parts of which are still contaminated hinders assistance plan for Ukraine Nadia Savchenko has been transferred by radioactive particles from the 1986 from a jail hospital to a civilian clinic in waive part of the debt, or at least to cut Chornobyl disaster, had raised fears of by Oleg Varfolomeyev Moscow. Russian Federal Penitentiary interest and allow Ukraine to pay off its increased radiation in Ukraine and neigh- Eurasia Daily Monitor Service spokeswoman Kristina Belousova debts several years later, the country will boring Belarus as high winds pushed it said on April 28 that Ms. Savchenko was Ukraine has to generate $15.3 billion default. In this case, the creditors would towards the plant. Emergency services moved to a clinic in the capital because of over four years with the help of a debt lose even more, as large institutional lend- deployed more than 300 firefighters, three her deteriorating health, but did not say restructuring plan agreed upon last March, ers such as the IMF, the World Bank and the planes and one helicopter to battle the whether her move to a civilian hospital was with the International Monetary Fund European Union would be likely to stop blaze, which Mr. Yatsenyuk said was the permanent. Ms. Savchenko had previously (IMF). The IMF, which approved a new largest in Ukraine since 1992. (RFE/RL, their assistance. Kyiv would be penniless maintained a hunger strike for more than $17.5 billion loan for Ukraine and issued based on reporting by Reuters and UNIAN) for years to come, given the dismal state of 80 days over the winter. Her lawyer, Mark the first $4.9 billion tranche, expects that Ukraine’s economy and the fact that gov- Feygin, said on April 27 that she had Roshen factory assets seized in Russia Ukraine and its creditors will agree on the ernment debt is expected to jump to 94 resumed the hunger strike over the week- terms of Ukraine’s commercial debt percent of GDP by the end of 2015 from the end, and was in bad health. Ms. Belousova KYIV – Russian authorities have seized restructuring before the IMF’s review of current 71 percent (Lb.ua, March 12). on April 28 said that Ms. Savchenko several assets at a candy factory owned by the assistance program, scheduled for June, The leading credit rating agencies, in stopped her hunger strike. (RFE/RL, with Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko in the Russian city of Lipetsk. Mr. Poroshenko’s IMF First Deputy Managing Director David anticipation of a default, have lowered their reporting by TASS and RIA Novosti) Lipton said in a recent statement (UNIAN, ratings of Ukraine to dangerous levels. This company, Roshen, said on April 28 that April 14). should prompt lenders to be more willing Additional charge against Savchenko Russian officials are “deliberately taking all However, Russia’s refusal to restructure to accept Kyiv’s restructuring plans. Fitch possible steps to prevent the company from MOSCOW – Investigators have brought a $3 billion loan, which matures in downgraded Ukraine to “CC” from “CCC” in selling its assets in Russia.” Mr. Poroshenko an additional charge against Ukrainian mili- December, complicates talks with other February, Moody’s downgraded Ukraine to had promised ahead of his election in May tary pilot Nadia Savchenko in what the pros- creditors and may derail the international “Ca” from “Caa3” in March, and Standard 2014 to sell Roshen. Oleg Kazakov, the ecution called its “final” case against her, plan, according to which Ukraine is to and Poor’s downgraded Ukraine to “CC” Lipetsk factory’s deputy head, said on April alleging that she illegally crossed the border receive a total of $40 billion of international from “CCC-” in April (BBC–Ukrainian ser- 28 that production would continue at the from Ukraine into Russia. Russian assistance in 2015-2018. vice, April 11). In comparison, Greece, factory despite the seizure. Roshen said it Investigative Committee spokesman Although the economic crisis caused which has been teetering on the brink of a would appeal the decision to seize the Vladimir Markin said on April 24 that Ms. Ukraine’s GDP to plunge by 7 percent last assets, which it said are worth some 2 bil- default for years, is rated higher at “CCC,” Savchenko has been officially charged with year, and despite the fact that the war with lion rubles ($38.9 million). Russian authori- “Caa1” and “B-,” respectively. “complicity in the killing of two or more Russia-backed militants in the industrial ties raided the factory on April 1 in what Five international hedge funds holding people, complicity in the killing of two or region of the Donbas (encompassing the they said was a search for materials related about $10 billion of Ukraine’s debt have more people using methods posing danger Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts) threatens to a tax-fraud case. A Russian Investigative formed a committee to work on a restruc- to the public based on political hatred, and the very existence of Ukraine as a sovereign Committee spokesman said after the raid turing deal with Ukraine that would not illegally crossing the Russian border.” Mr. state, Kyiv repeatedly ruled out restructur- that the Roshen factory was suspected of involve a reduction of their principal hold- Markin said the investigation of Savchenko’s ing its international debt last year. receiving a fraudulent tax rebate of some ing. The U.S. investment fund Franklin case had been completed, meaning that the However, in the wake of the government 180 million rubles ($3.1 million). (RFE/RL, Templeton, which sits on the committee, is findings of the probe will be sent to her for reshuffle last December, when many based on reporting by Reuters and TASS) the biggest bondholder with about $7 bil- review and later sent to court for her trial. Maidan revolution amateurs were replaced lion of the debt (Bloomberg, April 8). Ms. Savchenko’s lawyer, Mark Feygin, con- Ukraine seeks aid for stricken economy with Western-educated professionals, Kyiv Ukraine reportedly suggested a reduction firmed the additional charge and said his cli- agreed with the IMF and other Western KYIV – Ukrainian leaders are pleading of its Eurobond debt by up to 30 percent ent had pleaded not guilty. (RFE/RL, based advisors that restructuring was unavoid- for cash to rebuild an economy battered by (Vesti.ua, April 22). on reporting by TASS and Interfax) able: there was no money to pay creditors However, Ukraine’s negotiating effort a year of war, but said drawing investors to in the shrinking state budget. has been complicated by the unwillingness Wildfire near Chornobyl is contained a country where shells are still booming is According to a plan approved by the gov- of the second biggest bondholder, Russia, to a struggle. “Getting foreign investors to KYIV – Prime Minister Arseniy ernment on April 4, Kyiv wants to restruc- restructure the $3 billion Eurobond that come to a country that has a war with a Yatsenyuk says firefighters have contained ture government bonds maturing in 2015- the Russian National Wealth Fund bought nuclear-powered state is a very complicat- 2018, the bonds of the state enterprise a large forest fire burning near the aban- ed task,” Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk in December 2013 as compensation for doned Chornobyl nuclear power plant. Mr. Financing of Infrastructural Projects then-Ukrainian President Viktor told an investor conference in Kyiv on April maturing in 2017-2018, the debt of Kyiv Yatsenyuk, told a government meeting on 28. The International Monetary Fund (IMF) Yanukovych’s rejection of an association April 29 that “as of 12:45 p.m. the fires have municipality in 2015-2016, as well as debts and free trade deal with the EU. This was is providing Ukraine with $17.5 billion in of several state companies, including the been localized and contained. Radiation supposed to be part of a $15 billion Russian levels are normal.” Internal Affairs Minister (Continued on page 9) big state-owned banks Oschadbank and bailout, which Moscow scrapped after the Ukreximbank. Kyiv hired the international Maidan victory last year. financial advisory firm Lazard for talks Russia insists on special treatment, with creditors (Minfin.gov.ua, April 10). 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by Pavel Felgenhauer around 3 percent of GDP, but by 2016, the result of our collective decision – we all attributed to the true creators of the havoc Eurasia Daily Monitor some growth in the economy is expected. understood we could not do otherwise, no (Ekho Moskvy, April 22). The defense industry, according to Mr. matter the cost” (Government.ru, April 21). On April 22, President Vladimir Putin Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, is in good shape and is produc- The cost of integrating Crimea into signed into law a revised budget for the Medvedev spent several hours on April 21 ing tens of thousands of new weapons (the Russia will indeed be high: the region current year. State spending has been cut, presenting to the State Duma the annual news was met with an ovation by Duma needs subsidies and massive infrastructur- and revenues are planned to decrease government report on policies and achieve- deputies). al investment, while the rest of Russia some 2.5 trillion rubles ($50 billion) ments in 2014, as required by the Still, long-term prospects are not rosy: remains mired in recession. Mr. Medvedev because of lower oil prices. The federal Constitution. According to Mr. Medvedev, Budget revenues have fallen, while expen- and his government are directly responsi- budget deficit is planned at 2.7 trillion Russia is under siege and “there should be ditures have increased. Russians will be ble for the economic wellbeing of Russia, rubles ($55 billion). Under the sanctions no illusions – the present economic crisis is forced to adapt to a new reality, and Mr. and the prime minister was apparently regime, the Russian government cannot not transient”; if oil prices stay low and Medvedev believes they will persevere. The passing the buck. He called for unequivocal borrow abroad, and the possibility of bor- “external economic pressure [sanctions prime minister insisted: “The severe out- solidarity, austerity and social stability in rowing on the internal money markets is over Ukraine] continues, we will all be side economic pressure on Russia is the the face of outside enemies – led by the severely limited. Most of the deficit will be forced to make sacrifices.” result of the main political decision of 2014 United States – which purportedly want to covered by depleting the sovereign reserve Mr. Medvedev called the present situa- – the return of Crimea, which was a correct undermine Russian pride and statehood fund created during years of high oil prices. tion “unique” and an unprecedented combi- and an only possible choice. We all – the and are the prime reason of any possible At present, the reserve fund stands at 4.4 nation of challenges: “The addition of entire nation, the government and parlia- future and present calamities. trillion rubles ($90 billion). Crimea to the Russian Federation did not ment – supported it [the annexation of Of course, not all in Russia share the offi- Serious discussions between financial leave a single sector of our economy unaf- Crimea], fully understanding its possible cial Crimea-connected jingoism, and Mr. analysts of leading Russian banks currently fected – financial institutions have been consequences and now, together, are Medvedev’s attempt at fiery patriotic rhet- revolve around the question of when the deprived of foreign credit, while industry responsible to solve [these resultant] eco- oric did meet some response. Boris reserve fund may be fully depleted – which cannot import technologies.” According to nomic problems, [as well as] maintain Vishnevsky from the liberal Yabloko party would potentially send Russia into a finan- Mr. Medvedev, in 2014 sanctions cost social stability and development” – a member of the opposition Yabloko fac- cial meltdown. If the price of oil stays low Russia some 25 billion euros ($27 billion at (Government.ru, April 21). tion in the St. Petersburg legislature – and the ruble stays strong, the budget defi- the present exchange rate) or 1.5 percent of He continued, “2014 carried Russia into accused Mr. Medvedev of being wrong cit may increase by an additional $12 bil- GDP; “in 2015, losses may be several times a new epoch – it is surely the year of about the total unanimity of Russian popu- lion to 13 billion. Many Russian regions are more severe” (Government.ru, April 21). Crimea; the vast majority of people lar support for the Crimean annexation. A broke and may require emergency budget- According to Medvedev, the government believed it [the annexation of Crimea] was significant minority of Russians (10 to 15 ary transfers from Moscow. The sovereign has successfully dealt with the immediate just; despite the formality of post-Soviet percent of the population) has not suc- reserve fund could be depleted by the end consequences of the economic crisis: infla- borders, Crimea was always our land – cumbed to the vicious state propaganda of 2015, according to some analysts, or last tion seems to be slowly subsiding, the ruble shared pain, shared pride, shared hard- and does not support the Kremlin. The through 2016 according to others, when has stabilized after a dramatic devaluation ships, shared victories.” Yabloko deputies in the St. Petersburg leg- the price of oil may significantly rebound last December and is in fact strengthening, Mr. Medvedev compared the Crimean islature publicly denounced Crimea’s sei- and Moscow might be able to renew for- while industrial production has not fallen peninsula’s annexation with the return of zure as illegal and invalid. eign borrowing (Top.rbc.ru, April 22). as steeply as initially feared. The Ministry Hong Kong to China and the reunification In March 2014, according to Mr. In an atmosphere of growing internal of Economic Development predicts an of Germany: “The present unprecedented Vishnevsky, Mr. Medvedev did not say any- tension and economic/financial unpredict- overall economic depression in 2015 of foreign economic and political pressure is thing about the possible soaring price of ability, the Russian government has been annexing the peninsula, and it makes no amplifying its anti-Western rhetoric. sense to invoke the notion of collective Maintaining a siege mentality, as well as responsibility of the entire nation for a portraying the U.S. and NATO as enemies at wrong decision taken by several men the gates is apparently seen as essential to Ukraine’s longest serving behind closed doors in the Kremlin. Since deflect the Russian public from the harsh the economic fallout from the Crimean economic reality and keep the regime stable. envoy to the U.S. returns to Kyiv annexation has hit ordinary Russians the hardest – generating lower incomes, higher The article above is reprinted from retail prices and greater unemployment – Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from discontent may grow, and the responsibili- its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, ty for these effects will increasingly be www.jamestown.org.

Quotable notes “Russia and the separatists it backs continue to illegally hold Ukrainian hostages in defiance of the commitments they made in the September 2014 Minsk Protocol and Memorandum and in the Package of Measures signed this year. Among those held is Nadiya Savchenko, a member of the Verkhovna Rada and a helicopter pilot in the Ukrainian military, who was seized by Russia-backed separatists in 2014 before being illegally transferred to Russian custody. She languishes in Moscow’s Matrosskaya Tishina prison on blatantly ridiculous charges. She has suffered greatly during her unjust imprisonment. “Another hostage, Oleg Sentsov, has been held in pre-trial detention for nearly a year since his arrest in Crimea on May 11, 2014, on trumped-up terrorism charges. Mr. Sentsov’s arrest is a part of Russia’s concerted efforts to quash any dissent against its occupation and attempted annexation of Crimea. “Ms. Savchenko and Mr. Sentsov are only two of the many Ukrainians that Russia and the separatists it backs are holding hostage. We once again reiterate our call for Yaro Bihun Russia and the separatists it backs to honor the commitments they have made, Ukrainian Orthodox Metropolitan Antony presents a copy of the icon depicting the including by releasing all Ukrainian hostages.” metropolitans of Kyiv to Ambassador Olexander Motsyk during a farewell reception – U.S. Ambassador Daniel B. Baer, addressing the Vienna-based Permanent Council at the Ukrainian Embassy in Washington on April 23, two days before the ambassa- of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe on April 16. dor’s return to Kyiv.

by Yaro Bihun and its people. “Canada strongly condemns ongoing violations of the Minsk agreements by Russia Addressing the large gathering, the and Russian-backed insurgents in eastern Ukraine. Russia continues to violate the WASHINGTON – The longest-serving ambassador noted that his mission here ceasefire and maintain troops and equipment in eastern Ukraine. There are credible Ukrainian ambassador to the United States, coincided with a very difficult time in reports of additional Russian weaponry being moved into the area. These acts are in Olexander Motsyk, concluded his almost Ukraine’s history, especially during the past clear violation of the Minsk agreements and jeopardize their viability. We also con- five-year assignment here and returned to year, when Ukraine has been fighting demn Russia’s reported military build-up along the border with Ukraine to levels not Kyiv with his wife, Natalia Terletska, on against foreign aggression. seen in months, which further undermines the region’s stability. The Minsk agree- April 25. “Naturally that made my mission truly ments are only as good as their implementation. We call on Mr. Putin to respect his Two days earlier, he was honored with a challenging,” he said, but added, “I believe commitments, to withdraw Russian troops and weapons from Ukraine and to allow farewell reception at the Ukrainian the day of our victory will come, because for de-escalation. We will continue to judge Russia by its deeds and not by its words. Embassy, at which representatives of the truth is on our side, and because our We are closely monitoring the situation on the ground and, in close coordination U.S. government, Congress, think tanks and friends, led by America, stand next to us.” with our partners and allies, will continue to confront the Kremlin to end its brutal the Ukrainian diaspora expressed their The ambassador expressed his gratitude aggression.” respect and gratitude for his service here, to President Barack Obama, Vice-President – Canadian Minister of Foreign Affairs R. Nicholson, in a statement released on April and the ambassador expressed his deep 26. appreciation for their support of Ukraine (Continued on page 10) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 5

Soyuzivka: Sprucing up for spring and beginning anew

by Roma Lisovich expanded modern Soyuzivka Heritage Center a reality. It lobby furnishings. The exterior is being painted. will take a while to make the transformation, but we are Other projects on the table are not visible and are Finally, spring is in the air. Despite a very long and excited about the changes already being implemented. structural in nature. These include the replacement of hard winter, spring cleaning and renovation projects Visitors will immediately see changes as they drive up the oil tanks, water tanks, etc. These capital improve- have begun in earnest at Soyuzivka. to the entrance on newly paved, pothole-free roads. A ments carry hefty price tags, but are necessary for the As outlined in previous communications, after years of new privacy fence at the entrance will invite guests to continued operation of the facility. You may not be aware, planning and preparation, the goal of obtaining a charita- enter and enjoy the facility. but even the water reservoir tank needs a redo. But this ble 501(c)(3) status for Soyuzivka Heritage Center was As visitors (and their automobiles) know, the replace- alone can cost up to a quarter of a million dollars. achieved at the beginning of 2015 with the transfer of the ment of the roads is long overdue. The project involved a Short- and long-term plans are being developed. Much facility to the Ukrainian National Foundation Inc. (UNF). capital investment of over $100,000 for Phase I alone, so will depend on the review and recommendation reports Soyuzivka has a new team, bringing expansive exper- we hope the guests will notice and appreciate the of experts. tise and a wide-ranging experience. The new UNF direc- improvement. (Phase I will be completed by Memorial The installation of a modern hospitality reservation/ tors, Roman Hawryluk, Mark Olexy, Dr. Wasyl Szeremeta, Day.) accounting system is slated to be completed before the Taras Sochan, Stefan Kaczaraj, Christine Kozak and this The staff is also working hard at sprucing up the summer begins. This is a high-ticket item, but with it will writer are meeting regularly. We are committed to ensur- grounds with new plantings and landscaping. Buildings come greater efficiency and controls. Guests will be able ing Soyuzivka’s future. are being painted, repaired and fixed up. All the carpets at to book charges to their rooms or make credit card pur- Today, the central activities of the Soyuzivka Heritage Soyuzivka will be professionally cleaned before the sea- chases easily throughout Soyuzivka. The ability to offer Center are children’s and youth camps, cultural work- son’s opening. The Main House second-floor patio was online booking of reservations should help increase shops, heritage awareness programs, courses on replaced. Not only will this provide visual appeal, but it occupancy. Ukrainian folk dancing, sports and a variety of educational will, we hope, solve the leak issue that has plagued this New construction is being considered, and we encour- activities whose purpose is to preserve and promote the grand old lady for years. After all, the Main House was age guests to visit Soyuzivka to view the actual full-size Ukrainian cultural heritage here in the United States. Over built in 1906! cabin model that is being proposed. We are trying to 600 children participate in our camps annually and this Kyiv’s exterior is being painted and its lobby redone. gauge your interest in this type of room choice. Your number is growing each year. They come from all parts of Many such projects are under way. Some will be visible to feedback is important. America, Canada and abroad. Interest in one’s ancestry is guests, such as new outdoor carpeting around the pool, We look forward to active participation and support a flourishing trend. new room furniture and the Veselka deck renovation. from the community. Fund-raising will be essential, and We need to expand Soyuzivka’s role as a hub of our The directors certainly recognize the need to update we know the community will be part of our support community even further and believe Soyuzivka has a lot the accommodations. It is the intent to update all the team. Please be generous when approached for new to offer – not only to our community, but also to the pub- rooms and common areas, but this will take time. fund-raising campaigns. This is your heritage center. lic at large. Family, tradition and culture are the values we Certainly not all can be accomplished before the 2015 We are committed to ensuring Soyuzivka’s future. We hold dear, and Soyuzivka represents a means to preserve season’s start. know you are, too. Working together, we will achieve our and promote them. The ultimate goal is to make the The rooms in the Karpaty building have been repaint- goals. Soyuzivka Heritage Center a viable, full-season destina- ed, new bathrooms installed and, if delivered on time, See you this summer! tion. new furniture will complete the renovation. The Halych With the help and generosity of the community, we building is next. Guests staying in the Kyiv building will Roma Lisovich is treasurer of the Ukrainian National now have an opportunity to make the vision of an see a renovated common area with new carpeting and Foundation. Klitschko outpoints Jennings to retain titles by Ihor N. Stelmach NEW YORK – Wladimir Klitschko outboxed a game but limited Bryant Jennings in the Ukrainian champion’s first United States fight in seven years, and he succeeded in defending his five heavyweight titles with a unanimous decision on April 25. The world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden sounded and felt like Kyiv, Ukraine. It was Klitschko’s fourth Garden bout and, despite a long absence, the venue seemed comfortable and familiar. The 39-year-old champ did not overpower his challenger, but was in total control from the opening bell in his 18th con- secutive successful title defense. The pro-Klitschko crowd of 17,056 cheered loudly with every thundering punch, while lavishing cheers and chants on his older brother, former champion and current Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, who helped warm up the winner prior to the fight. The crowd chanted Ukrainian slogans when the deci- sion was announced: two cards scored 116-111, the third scored 118-109. Klitschko was docked a point in the 10th round for holding.

Klitschko/Facebook Bryant Jennings takes a left jab from the champion, Wladimir Klitschko. Jennings was outpunched 545-376. Klitschko landed ly going on the offensive. In the middle third of the 144 punches, as compared to 110 for the challenger from 12-round battle, the American showed aggression, cutting Philadelphia. Klitschko is now 64-3, owning a heavyweight Klitschko under his left eye. The Ukrainian countered with belt for nearly 10 years. Jennings is 19-1. Klitschko has combinations, following his left jab with a dangerous right. won 21 straight bouts and is tied with Joe Louis with 27 The final seconds saw Klitschko land a solid right hand. total heavyweight fights; his record is 25-2 in those, while Two other undefeated Americans are out there to Louis’ was 26-1. potentially challenge Klitschko: Tyson Fury and Deontay The first-round start was vital for Klitschko, keeping Wilder may be on the horizon. The champion is very popu- Jennings so off balance that the challenger had lost his lar in Europe, where he staged all of his fights since he was technique and was forced to throw some wild punches. last booked at the Garden. The next title defense may None came close to landing. Klitschko’s primary weapons return to Germany, although there is the strong allure to were his sharp jab and straight right hand. He landed more New York City’s Madison Square Garden. than 90 jabs and rocked Jennings with a bruising right-left “I feel great to be back after a seven-year break,” combination in the fourth round. Klitschko said in a post-fight press conference. “Fans from Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko (left) helps his brother, Jennings fought defensively over the first third of the all over the world also love to come to the [United] States Wladimir Klitschko, during warm-ups prior to the fight. fight, holding his gloves high over his face, only occasional- and see the fight at the Garden. It was a great experience.” 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

UCC welcomes Ukraine’s minister From a Canadian Angle of agrarian policy to Canada by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn OTTAWA – The Ukrainian Canadian trade and cooperation,” stated UCC Congress (UCC) welcomed Ukraine’s Executive Director Zalusky following his Minister of Agrarian Policy and Food meeting with Minister Pavlenko. “We look Oleksiy Pavlenko and Deputy Minister forward to working closely with him and Vladyslava Rutytska during their official his team on expanding and intensifying Managing negative consequences visit to Canada on March 26-28. trade and cooperation in this vital sector.” On March 26, Minister Pavlenko met On March 27, Minister Pavlenko had As Ukraine’s government works dili- project, in collaboration with the with Canada’s Minister of International meetings with Jeff Leal, Ontario Minister of gently towards establishing itself as a dem- Government of Israel, will help Ukrainian Trade Ed Fast, Minister of Agriculture Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, and ocratic institution mindful of the well- farmers and small and medium-sized busi- Gerry Ritz, representatives of Export Yvan Baker, member of the Provincial being of its citizens, its policies need to be nesses move from poverty to prosperity.” Development Canada, and Taras Zalusky, Parliament (Etobicoke Center). mindful of good intentions going wrong. To Israel’s ambassador to Canada calls this executive director of the UCC, in Ottawa. Minister Pavlenko together with UCC ensure that they don’t offers an opportuni- move significant for Canada-Israel bilateral Ministers Fast and Pavlenko discussed National President Paul Grod met with ty for Ukraine’s friends like Canada. ties and “another example of how Canada the Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement. Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Rob Take agriculture, for example. The and Israel can leverage mutual expertise to breadbasket of Europe, nay the world, help make the world a better place.” “Canada continues to support the Nicholson in Mississauga, Ontario. Canada needs help to make even greater contribu- When asked why Ukraine, an agricultur- Ukrainian government and its people as announced the official signing of the dis- tions to this critical sector. This provides an al powerhouse, would seek a sharing of they work to restore political and econom- bursement of Canada’s second $200 mil- opportunity as well as a challenge. “experiences in growing, storage and mar- ic stability in the face of ongoing Russian lion low-interest loan to Ukraine. Some 84 percent of Ukraine’s agricultur- keting of agricultural products as well as aggression. We will continue our work “We stand resolutely alongside the peo- al land is owned by small and medium- teaching best practices… for small and towards concluding a Canada-Ukraine free ple of Ukraine as they courageously seek sized landowners. Much of this is due to medium farmers” in Zaporizhia, Mykolayiv, trade agreement, which was announced peace and freedom, and we stand with our the break-up of huge collective farms of the Odesa and Kherson from others, Canada’s during my last trade mission to Kyiv in allies in calling for Russia to stand by its former USSR. Their common ownership, official answer was: “there are still signifi- January 2015. The agreement will create Minsk commitments. The measures corruption and mismanagement made cant opportunities to increase yields” in new market opportunities and will further announced today will contribute to them virtually unproductive, while the the small and medium farms that “still pro- strengthen the Canada-Ukraine partner- Ukraine’s efforts to stabilize its economy, small plots of land sustained Ukraine’s duce most of Ukraine’s dairy products as ship in peace and prosperity,” Minister Fast promote social stability and drive econom- agricultural sector and, more importantly, well as large amounts of cereal and horti- said. ic prosperity,” Minister Nicholson stated. fed the population. culture crops.” Minister Pavlenko, in an interview with On March 27, Minister Pavlenko partici- Now foreign ownership of the land, Indeed, small agrarian operations could The Globe and Mail, stated that he hoped pated in a business roundtable hosted by which to date has been a no-no – and a benefit from modern technologies, better the free trade agreement negotiations can the Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce good thing given the grab of most of access to finance and developed links to be concluded by the end of the year. “From and organized by John Iwaniura, the cham- Ukraine’s other sectors by unscrupulous markets. The danger lurks in unintended the Ukrainian side, we have a big will to ber’s vice-president. Later the same eve- oligarchs – may be coming. The aim is to consequences of such progress: high-end move, and to sign, because it’s not only ning the UCC Toronto branch hosted a com- generate foreign investment and larger- investors concentrating ownership, political, I think it also has a very big eco- munity forum where Minister Pavlenko scale efficiencies. But what of the small unscrupulous mercenaries buying out nomic effect. And it’s not only positive for and Deputy Minister Rutytska addressed farmers who depend on the land for food farmlands for a pittance from economically Ukrainian businesses but for Canadian the broader Ukrainian Canadian communi- and a modicum of income? How are they to hard-pressed owners. businesses, as well,” Minister Pavlenko ty at the Golden Lion restaurant in Toronto. be protected from unscrupulous land- Ukraine has good reason to be cautious. stated. (The Globe and Mail article can be On March 28, Minister Pavlenko toured grabs and dislocation? Ukraine lost some 10 million people to the found at http://www.theglobeandmail. the Vineland Research and Innovation Ukraine’s government needs the utmost Communist-made famine in 1932-1933, com/news/politics/canadian-companies- Center and Creekside Estate Winery. vigilance to ensure that its best intended the Holodomor, as the Kremlin’s commis- should-feel-comfortable-investing-in- “On behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian policies designed to make Ukraine the sar responsible for the task, Lazar ukraine-visiting-minister/arti- community, I congratulate Minister global agricultural leader do not play havoc Kaganovich was more interested in its land cle23681158/.) Pavlenko and Canadian government offi- with its agrarian population dependent on than its people. Similarly, the Nazi Minister Pavlenko invited Minister Fast cials on a very successful visit to Canada,” small farms. Reichskommissar for Ukraine Erich Koch to the international exhibit AGRO-2015, stated UCC President Grod. “The agricul- Things are moving quickly. Already declared that Germany did not need taking place in Kyiv on June 3-5. ture sector represents some 30 percent of some 20 percent of the land is in foreign Ukrainians, only their land. In fact, train- Ministers Pavlenko and Ritz discussed the Ukrainian economy, and it is crucial hands via land-lease agreements. Land loads of the black earth were moved to further cooperation between Ukraine and that Canada and Ukraine continue to concentration can balloon without proper Germany during the war. History teaches Canada in the agriculture sector. explore areas for mutual cooperation and laws and policies. that it’s better to be safe than sorry. “Our two countries are actively engaged enhance commercial relations.” Things are moving quickly. Recently, Donor countries, like Canada, need to in negotiations toward concluding a free Mr. Gord added, “What is most impres- Canada’s International Trade Minister Ed ensure that greed does not turn well- trade agreement which could benefit many sive is that Minister Pavlenko and Deputy Fast and Ukraine’s Minister of Agrarian intended contributions into social injustice. sectors of both the Canadian and Ukrainian Minister Rutytska represent the new gen- Policy and Food Oleksiy Pavlenko met to This means building into agricultural proj- economies, most notably agriculture,” said eration of political leadership in Ukraine. discuss Canada-Ukraine trade matters. ects an understanding of social conditions Minister Ritz. Armed with business degrees these former Quebec companies already received some and ways to address them. Agricultural “The agricultural sector is one of the chief executives have left the private sector $50 million from the government of Canada land is one of the few possessions left in most important areas of the economy for to help rebuild Ukraine’s economy and to for agricultural headway in Ukraine. the hands of Ukrainians, as oligarchs and both Ukraine and Canada, and one in rid it of the corruption that has plagued the Meanwhile, the Embassy of Israel in criminals have amassed most of the coun- which there is large potential for future country for the past two decades.” Canada announced that both countries will try’s other assets. assist Ukraine’s small and medium farms Canada’s deep friendship for Ukraine is via the Ukraine Horticulture Business motivated, in part, by the gargantuan LETTER TO THE EDITOR Development Project. Canada is contribut- efforts of Canadians of Ukrainian descent ing nearly $20 million. Israel’s contribution who turned its western provinces into an Ukrainian) won the U.S. Open Cup is the “provision of world-leading technical agricultural powerhouse in the last centu- Championship four times. Their spectacular training in agriculture.” ry. Now, Canada can reciprocate by estab- More on “Ukes” achievements were extensively described in The project is implemented by the lishing an oversight program to ensure that the American press, which often abbreviat- Mennonite Economic Development the dastardly agrarian history in Ukraine terminology ed their name, referring to the team admir- Associates of Canada. The Mennonites have does not repeat itself. Dear Editor: ingly as “Uke Nats.” been present in Ukraine since Catherine An agrarian governance institution in On April 13, 1992 (while Ukraine still the Great, the German empress of Russia, Ukraine created to ensure a win-win rela- Orysia Tracz’s column titled “Ukies, Ukis had the world’s third-largest nuclear arse- deeded them land after destroying the tionship between foreign investors and and Ukes” (April 26) gave plenty of exam- nal), the conservative magazine National Zaporozhian Sich, the Kozak state’s seat of Ukraine’s small and medium farmers might ples to back up her point that these terms Review carried an insightful article titled political power, in 1775. be a way to do this. are not derogatory. Here are a couple more “Nukes for Ukes.” According to the Israeli Embassy, from a trip down Memory Lane. Canada’s Minister of International Oksana Bashuk Hepburn, formerly a In the 1960s, the Philadelphia Ukrainian Leo Iwaskiw Development and La Francophonie Christian senior policy advisor for the government of Nationals soccer team (“Tryzub” in Philadelphia Paradis, believes that “Our support for this Canada, is an opinion writer.

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NEWS AND VIEWS Mail Nadiya Savchenko a birthday card by Chris Wynnyk Wilson are asked to please post a photo of their cards on the event page. The advent of the Euro-Maidan in Under normal circumstances, sending a November 2013 and the anti-terrorist oper- birthday card is a rather simple and pleas- ation (ATO) launched in April 2014 has fos- ant task. Unfortunately, the Moscow jail cen- tered an international online community of sors Ms. Savchenko’s mail very closely. I social media activists in support of Ukraine have been informed that they do not allow that continues to this day on Facebook and any mail that is not written in Russian, and Twitter, and beyond. This activism has re- same goes for mail containing Ukrainian ignited Ukrainian communities the world symbols. Mark Feygin, one of Ms. over. It has inspired communities coming Savchenko’s attorneys conveys that the piti- together to renew and strengthen existing ful excuse they give is that mail written in organizations and to form new organiza- other languages might actually contain tions that have united multiple generations escape plans. Recently, Vira Savchenko men- of Ukrainians. The common goal is the sup- tioned that the prison will no longer allow port of and assistance to Ukraine’s sover- Nadiya to give her any written material. eignty, prosperity and peace. The birthday card campaign was The Euro-Maidan and the conflict in east- designed in consultation with Ms. ern Ukraine has created many heroic fig- Savchenko’s attorneys and it is set up in a ures in Ukraine. One of the most iconic sym- certain way for very specific reasons. Our bols of Ukraine’s fight for sovereignty, peace goal is for Nadiya to actually receive the and the creation of a better tomorrow is fighter pilot Nadiya Savchenko. She was the (Continued on page 11) first Ukrainian woman to train as a pilot. She was the only woman to participate in Ukraine’s peacekeeping mission in Iraq. She was also very active during Ukraine’s Euro- Maidan revolution. When the conflict start- ed in eastern Ukraine, she went to fight for her country against the Russian-backed separatists as part of the Aidar Battalion. Today Ukrainian pilot Nadiya Savchenko sits in a Moscow jail after being abducted by Russian-backed “separatists” in Luhansk, and forcibly and illegally taken into Russia in June 2014. An investigative committee in Russia charged her with com- plicity in the deaths of two Russian journal- ists in eastern Ukraine and illegally cross- ing the Russian border. On April 24, a Russian court finalized the false charges of complicity in murder and formally added illegal border crossing to the charges despite the fact that Lt. Savchenko was blindfolded and handcuffed when she was taken across the border by her captors. Ms. Savchenko was on a hunger strike for 83 days from December 13, 2014, through March 5 of this year, surviving sole- ly on water and glucose drips. In her own words she explained the reason for the hunger strike, “I’m hunger striking to try to force some common sense from the Russian government and some conscience from the Investigative Committee.” She ended her hunger strike based on the pleas of her family, attorneys and fellow Ukrainians. The illegal abduction and detention of Ms. Savchenko has been answered by an unprecedented worldwide crowd-sourced campaign to #FreeSavchenko. Many actions, from international rallies to Twitter storms, have taken place with the goal of publicizing her case on a worldwide basis. Just recently Maria Savchenko, Nadiya’s mother, visited the U.S., while and her sister Vira visited Paris, in addition to prior trips to Berlin and other cities. All of these efforts are aimed at freeing Nadiya Savchenko. May 11 is Nadiya’s 34th birthday. I am asking Ukrainians and our supporters the world over to please join the “Mail Nadiya Savchenko a Birthday Card” campaign. The event can be found on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/events/138484170 1842273/. It makes her day to receive mail. Let’s show her that people from all parts of the world care about her, by wish- ing her a happy birthday. Facebook users

Chris Wynnyk Wilson is a community activist from Austin, Texas, who works with DigitalMaidan and Euromaidan Press. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

the Russkii Mir (Russian World). Even larger among Russian speakers than transitional groups. [“Khokhol” and Use of Ukrainian... those who have a patriotic position, if they among Ukrainian speakers. “khokhlushka” are derogatory terms for foster a Russian-speaking environment, Ukrainians.] (Continued from page 1) Is it worth achieving such a level of that means their children could become Ukrainianization that a Ukrainian speak- So you believe Russian-speaking Is Ukrainianization possible on the supporters of the Russkii Mir. er doesn’t need to know or speak Russian Kyivans are a transitional group? state level? Even when they insist that speaking in order to have a normal job and life in Yes. They will be speaking Ukrainian in Kyiv? If not, then what needs to be It’s possible. It’s happening gradually. Russian doesn’t mean having a Russian 50 years. I am a native Kyivan who learned achieved for Ukrainian speakers in Kyiv? Society has a better attitude toward the worldview. Ukrainian on my own and I don’t speak Ukrainian language than even a year or two That’s true, but there’s the theory of I don’t speak Russian – not only in Kyiv, Russian at all. ago, which will affect government struc- large percentages. There was research that but not in any region in Ukraine – for more Yes, but people of lesser intellect tures. They will have to take that into the conflict in the Orange Revolution was than 20 years now. Situations of rejecting account, even if they don’t want to. The gov- nowadays don’t want to learn or speak not simply based on regions, but based on Ukrainian are rare, isolated incidents nowa- Ukrainian. ernment can stall a bill on banning Russian regions where the percentage of the ethnic days. Changes are possible, but they depend military films and television series, which it Russian population was higher than 14 on being principled. Ukrainians are an We are in a situation in which a large tried to undermine. And if it allows the bill percent. All regions where the percentage exceptionally tolerant nation. The desire to part of the population is drawn on its own to pass, then only in castrated form. But it of ethnic Russians was less than 14 percent tolerate one’s fellow communicator led to to Ukrainian. I now hear preschoolers who can’t do all this publicly. [Parliamentary voted for [Viktor] Yushchenko. Everywhere the majority of Ukrainian speakers being speak Ukrainian, which never used to be Chair Volodymyr] Groisman had to put the it was higher than 14 percent, the region ashamed of their Ukrainian and switching to the case. The problem is they start speak- bill up for another vote and he will have to voted for [Viktor] Yanukovych. Russian on behalf of Russian speakers as the ing Russian among each other once they sign it, which means the gradual reduction In ethnology, there is the concept of a more educated. More self-respect is needed. reach school. But all preschool education in of Russian programs on the Ukrainian mar- Kyiv is Ukrainian. The child’s foundation is city-building ethnicity and city-altering. If But what about on a legal basis? ket will lead to the growth of Ukrainian- the percentage is more than 1 percent, the set in Ukrainian, but he or she must be language programs. ethnic group is visible in the city. If it’s high- There are laws that are not being fought over afterwards. enforced. If there is self-respect on a personal But I understand that just means er than 10 percent, it alters the develop- There are people who argue that level, then there will be more demands romantic Russian programs will replace ment of a city. According to statistics, the Ukrainianization is a threat to the state. the military ones… ethnic Russian population is wealthier, with towards the state. Based on the law, every larger average incomes, and is more edu- state official must have a command of the That’s a method of fighting against Through mass media and social net- Ukrainian language. But in the Verkhovna Ukraine. What results from such liberal works, we are pressuring oligarchs who cated. Accordingly, the population is drawn to those groups that are wealthier and Rada, where the majority are patriots and we arguments? I researched this. What did the own the media and national deputies. They rejoiced that there aren’t any Communists Party of Regions do when they were elected will be forced to invest more in Ukrainian more educated. Where the Russian popula- tion is more than 14 percent, it can alter and only a few Party of Regions deputies, to local councils? In each oblast and city, production. And they will be forced to buy the issue wasn’t even raised of the illegality they passed programs to support the less Russian entertainment. the development of an entire oblast. Moreover, the Russian population is of appointing foreigners to government who Russian language exclusively. For Donetsk, As it stands, the Ukrainian language more urban, while the Ukrainian popula- don’t have knowledge of Ukrainian. They are for Zaporizhia, for Sevastopol. They were is not protected and Ukrainian-speaking tion is more rural. The process of violators of the law. compensated one million hrv by the Orange people are not protected by the state. Do Russification becomes greater, and the But if people don’t have self-respect, they government, Yushchenko and [Yulia] Tymoshenko. So they promoted the idea you agree? Russian worldview is a lot stronger. So the don’t even have the notion that they should that Ukrainianization is not needed and, nor fight for cities, using the language fight, is require officials to enforce the law. If they Yes, that’s true. We haven’t stopped the is expanding the use of Ukrainian on the an issue of the survival of the Ukrainian don’t have linguistic self-respect, then they wave of Russification, which means that state level, and what they truly did at the nation. “Russian patriots,” which in our won’t demand it from government officials. where there is the Russian language, there lower levels was invest enormous finances If these examples are “isolated,” then will be attempts sooner or later to establish case means Russian chauvinists, are far for expanding the Russian language. And how come I’ve seen how people from that’s aside from what Russia invested. Halychyna and from rural central The Ukrainian budget financed expan- Ukraine villages switch to Russian in sion of the Russian language and culture. It office settings? was a very well-developed program, con- That’s precisely what I said about self- sisting of creating libraries, virtual libraries, TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 respect. Psychological complexes of insecu- study abroad in St. Petersburg, contests and or e-mail [email protected] rity and inferiority still exist. People think many thoroughly written points. They got Russian speakers are more educated, and money from the Ukrainian budget for this. SERVICES PROFESSIONALS ethnic Russians do have higher levels of If we don’t do something similar, then wealth and education. That’s why this expansion of Russian language and cul- Ukrainian speakers believe a person speak- ture will lead to the consequences in ing Russian is a “velykyi pan” [i.e., of higher Crimea and Donbas, which were the result social standing]. of the Russification that occurred. If we So it exists now, and will for another don’t challenge this expansion of Russian 10, 20, 30 years? language and culture, they will repeat this scenario in 10 or 20 years in other oblasts. It could be even longer. When I grew up, The single system of defense is expanding only 1 percent of Kyiv was Ukrainian- Ukrainian, which is what we’re doing. We speaking. Now it’s 20, 25 percent, maybe sent poets to Sloviansk and Druzhkivka [in even a third of the city. But that took 25 years. the Donetsk Oblast], where we get enor- But perhaps we’ve reached a barrier mous audiences. at 25 percent and there won’t be further But there are people who believe that progress. Ukrainian independence doesn’t depend That won’t happen because we don’t on the condition of the Ukrainian lan- have a situation like Belgium, where there guage. are three distinct ethnic groups: the Those ideas are supported by ultra-lib- Flemish, the Walloons and a small German eralism. population. Here we have a transition group with transition mentality. They can There are a lot of people who support be assimilated in either the direction of that. Ukrainian or Russian. For example, the fami- That’s true, but there were many people ly of one of my grandmothers, a Kozachka who told me growing up, “Why aren’t you OPPORTUNITIES from Novoazovsk in the Donetsk Oblast, speaking Russian? You’re supposed to speak considered themselves Kozaks and didn’t the language of the elder person addressing intermix with Ukrainians and Russians. you.” If I listened to these people, I would Earn extra income! They were a transitional group. They can be have never learned Ukrainian because all The Ukrainian Weekly is looking fought for. Another grandmother was from the elders around me spoke Russian. So I for advertising sales agents. Crimea. In her passport, she was reported had no one to speak Ukrainian with. 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as well as the movement of heavy weapons. Nebiyev was detained on April 20 after Yevpatoria cuts off TV channels NEWSBRIEFS (RFE/RL, with reporting by the Associated police searched his home in the Crimean KYIV – The main cable-television provid- Press, Reuters and Agence France-Presse) capital, Symferopol. The Russian authori- (Continued from page 2) er in the city of Yevpatoria, in the Ukrainian ties are prosecuting several Crimean Tatars Global ‘Elders’ for compliance on Minsk region of Crimea that was annexed by loans over four years. But it estimates the over a clash pitting members of the Muslim Russia in March 2014, has stopped distrib- country needs $40 billion to avoid financial MOSCOW – Former Soviet President minority group and other pro-Ukrainian uting five Ukrainian television channels. collapse, and much of the gap must be filled Mikhail Gorbachev has met with former U.S. activists against pro-Russian activists near According to a press release by the Elas by private investors. “My government is out President Jimmy Carter, former U.N. the Crimean Parliament on February 26, cable operator on April 17, the 2+2, First of tools to boost investment and economic Secretary-General Kofi Annan and other 2014. Armed men in unmarked uniforms National, STB, Ukraine, and Enter-Film growth. Please, invest in Ukraine,” Mr. prominent former global leaders in seized the Parliament building the follow- channels were cut off because they do not Yatsenyuk urged the financiers at the con- Moscow. The visit on April 29 by the group ing day, and Russia annexed the region have registration from the Russian govern- ference. In a video message, U.S. Vice- called The Elders comes as Russia’s rela- after a March 16 referendum dismissed by ment. Ukraine’s Inter + is now the only President Joe Biden said that rooting out tions with the West are severely strained Kyiv and the West as illegitimate. Activists Ukrainian TV channel available in rampant corruption will be critical to the over Moscow’s seizure of Crimea and the say Crimean Tatars have faced discrimina- Yevpatoria. Earlier this month, the de facto success of Ukraine’s economy, adding that deadly conflict in eastern Ukraine. A tion, pressure and abuse for their opposi- Russian authorities in Crimea closed down Russia is most fearful of a Ukraine that can’t spokesperson for Mr. Gorbachev said, “All tion to the annexation. ATR TV and other the Crimean Tatar-language TV channel be bribed or coerced. He also said sanctions those involved in the discussion were unan- Crimean Tatar-language media outlets ATR in Symferopol after it was unable to were necessary to keep pressure on imous that the most important thing now is closed on April 1 after being denied regis- secure registration despite applying for it Moscow, which he said had “occupied” to ensure compliance by all parties with the tration in what the United States said was repeatedly. Amnesty International called Ukrainian territory and sent troops, merce- Minsk agreements,” signed in February in the “latest in a string of actions that under- the closure of ATR and other Crimean Tatar naries, tanks, and missiles to eastern the Belarusian capital. The Elders also met mine freedom of expression in Crimea.” media “a blatant attack on freedom of Ukraine. Mr. Biden said “the Russian aggres- with Russian President Vladimir Putin, who (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) expression, dressed up as an administrative sion” had caused a huge humanitarian disas- told them their opinion was very much in procedure” and “a crude attempt to stifle ter in which some 2 million Ukrainians had demand in the present-day world. Mr. Hollande: France to reimburse Russia independent media.” (RFE/RL) left their homes. President Petro Putin’s spokesman, Dmitry Peskov, told PARIS – French President Francois Another bomb blast in Kharkiv Poroshenko told the conference the threat of reporters the meeting was not organized Hollande says France will refund payments war is “hanging over” the country as cease- because of the heightened tension, saying made by Russia for two Mistral amphibi- KHARKIV, Ukraine – Authorities say a bomb exploded in the center of the eastern fire violations continue in eastern Ukraine. the group’s focus was on “conceptual dis- ous-assault ships if the warships are not Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on April 21. It He said the country needs aid and “solidari- cussions about the future of global rela- delivered because of Moscow’s involve- was the latest in a series of bombings in a ty” to prevent war from “erupting” and to tions.” But he said that “the current turbu- ment in the Ukraine conflict. Mr. Hollande major government-held city that is seen as resolve the situation in the Donbas region lent situation is just another reason to hold said in Paris after talks with Ukrainian a prize coveted by Russian-backed separat- where Russian-backed separatists control such a meeting,” he said. The Elders, President Petro Poroshenko on April 22 territory. Mr. Poroshenko’s comments came brought together by Nelson Mandela in ists. An Opel SUV that was used by that he will discuss the $1.3 billion Mistral Ukrainian forces in military operations as military officials said the separatists had 2007 and now chaired by Mr. Annan, call deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin resumed using rocket launchers that are themselves “an independent group of glob- against separatists in the neighboring when the two meet in Armenia on April 24. Donetsk region exploded at around 4 banned under a February cease-fire agree- al leaders who work together for peace and France postponed the delivery of the first ment signed in Minsk. (RFE/RL, based on human rights.” (RFE/RL, based on report- a.m. The blast shattered windows in nearby warship to Moscow in autumn 2014 in buildings, but no casualties were report- reporting by Agence France-Presse, the ing by Interfax and TASS) response to Russia’s illegal annexation of Associated Press and Interfax) ed. There was no immediate claim of Ukraine marks Chornobyl anniversary Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula and the responsibility. A series of bomb blasts have EU resists request for peacekeepers Kremlin’s support for pro-Russian separat- hit Kharkiv and the southern port city of KYIV – Ukraine on April 26 marked 29 ists in eastern Ukraine. Mr. Putin said last Odesa in recent months, several of them KYIV – European Union leaders have years since the Chornobyl nuclear disaster. week that Moscow expected reimburse- targeting organizations with ties to soldiers resisted Ukraine’s demands for peacekeep- The explosion at reactor No. 4 on April 26, ment if France ultimately does not deliver who have battled separatists in a conflict ers, as monitors reported a surge in shell- 1986, sent a cloud of radiation over large the warships – each of which can carry 16 that has killed more than 6,100 people ing near a strategic government-held city in parts of Europe in what was the worst civil- helicopters, four landing crafts, 13 tanks since April 2014. Ukrainian authorities the east. At an EU-Ukraine summit in Kyiv, ian nuclear accident ever. Ukrainian and more than 400 soldiers. (RFE/RL, blame the explosions on Russia and the Brussels did, however, agree to boost President Petro Poroshenko laid a wreath based on reporting by Reuters, the rebels. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, with humanitarian support as Kyiv fights pro- at a monument to the nuclear disaster’s Associated Press and Interfax) reporting by UNIAN) Moscow separatists. Observers from the victims at the crippled plant. Hundreds of Organization for Security and Cooperation people placed flowers and lit candles at in Europe (OSCE) say shelling continues in another monument in nearby Slavutych, the east despite a ceasefire deal signed in where Chornobyl workers were moved Minsk in February. Ukraine’s pro-Western after the accident. In a statement, a spokes- President Petro Poroshenko called on the man for U.N. Secretary General Ban EU officials “to deploy an international Ki-moon said “We stand in solidarity with peacekeeping mission in our country which the millions who have been traumatized by will contribute to the complete fulfillment lingering fears about their health and liveli- of the Minsk accords.” But Donald Tusk, the hoods.” The human toll of the disaster is president of the European Council of EU still disputed. United Nations experts offi- leaders, said after the summit, “We know cially recognized 31 deaths among plant about Ukrainian expectations today, but it’s workers and firefighters directly linked to impossible to send a military mission.” Mr. the blast. But environmental group Tusk did say, however, that the EU would Greenpeace has suggested there would be “send as soon as possible a civilian assess- around 100,000 additional cancer deaths ment mission... to assess the humanitarian linked to the disaster. On April 26, Mr. situation” in Ukraine. The EU leaders pres- Poroshenko inspected ongoing work on a sured Ukraine to speed up reforms to erad- new 20,000-ton steel cover – a project esti- icate corruption in Ukrainian politics and mated to cost more than 2 billion euros business in return for closer ties with the ($2.2 billion). It is being financed by inter- bloc. Mr. Tusk, a former Polish prime minis- national donations managed by the ter, said in Ukrainian on arrival in Kyiv, “You European Bank for Reconstruction and have a powerful enemy, but you also have a Development. The structure will contain lot of friends. You can count on their help, technology to decontaminate the area once but it will not be enough unless you your- the steel layer is in place. The work is being self change Ukraine.” Mr. Poroshenko, done by Novarka, a joint venture by French whose government highlighted recent companies Vinci and Bouygues. The work reforms such as the setting up of a new had been scheduled for completion by the anticorruption bureau, said he was aiming end of this year but the EBRD said last year for Ukraine to be ready to apply for EU technical problems would delay it until late membership within five years. But he 2017. (RFE/RL, with reporting by Agence warned the country first needs more help France-Presse) to stabilize the east, where pro-Russian Crimean TV cameraman detained rebels have seized partial control of two regions and are exchanging shell fire with SYMFEROPOL, Ukraine – A cameraman government forces. Western officials say for a Crimean Tatar television channel that Russia is sending arms and troops to the was shut down by the Russian authorities separatists, a charge Moscow has repeated- controlling the Black Sea peninsula has ly denied. The OSCE said its monitors on been detained over a clash in February April 26 witnessed “the most intense shell- 2014, shortly before its annexation by ing” near the flashpoint town of Shyrokyne Moscow. ATR station deputy director Lilia since fighting began there in mid-February, Budzhurova wrote on Facebook that Mr. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

Ukrainian diaspora at the reception were Metropolitan Ukraine’s longest... Antony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. and Russia’s refusal... Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Soroka of the Ukrainian (Continued from page 3) (Continued from page 2) Catholic Church. Joe Biden and Secretary of State John Kerry “for their lead- “We appreciate the effort that you put forth,” said expecting repayment of the debt due in December. Russia’s ership and strong support of my country.” He added that Metropolitan Antony. “We appreciate your care for the argument is apparently that it is not a commercial debt, “the bipartisan support of the U.S. Congress was no less Ukrainian people here in the United States, your willing- thus it should not be part of an international restructuring important,” and expressed his “deep appreciation” to ness to listen to what they had to say, your willingness to plan. However, the Ukrainian Finance Ministry believes House Speaker John Boehner, Sens. John McCain, Ben share your thoughts with them and your support for them.” that all of the Eurobonds issued by the government should Cardin, Bob Corker, Robert Menendez and Chris Murphy, And he presented Ambassador Motsyk with what he be part of the restructuring scheme. Russian Finance Reps. Marcy Kaptur, Sander Levin, Eliot Engel (who was at called a “small present” – a copy of an icon of the metropol- Minister Anton Siluanov said Moscow did not demand the reception) and others. itans of Kyiv. The original icon was presented to early payment of the debt, although it had such an option. “A strong and democratic Ukraine, integrated into the Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople. According to the December 2013 loan agreement, Russia European Union will certainly be in the interest of the Metropolitan Soroka thanked the ambassador for his could pursue such an acceleration to the repayment sched- United States, the European Union and the whole interna- “generous and very dedicated service” to Ukrainian inter- ule if the Ukrainian government sector debt exceeds 60 tional community,” Ambassador Motsyk said. ests and the relationship between Ukraine and America. percent of GDP – which it has (Vedomosti.ru, March 16). He also expressed Ukraine’s gratitude to the U.S. ambas- “You have endeared yourself to the Ukrainians living Mr. Siluanov said Ukrainian Finance Minister Natalie sadors who served in Ukraine for remaining actively throughout the United States,” he said, adding, “Thanks for Jaresko told him there was a provision for the payment in engaged in U.S.-Ukraine affairs, and to the Ukrainian dias- being a beacon of hope and a vibrant voice for the interests Ukraine’s budget for 2015. He threatened that Moscow pora, which, he said, “is always at the forefront of building a of Ukraine.” would sue Kyiv if the Ukrainian government failed to honor democratic, prosperous European Ukraine and strong Ambassador Motsyk used the occasion to introduce the obligation (RIA Novosti, April 14). Ukraine-U.S. ties.” Yaroslav Brisiuck, his deputy chief of mission, who will The Russian “nyet” creates a psychological barrier for Two former U.S. ambassadors – Roman Popadiuk and serve as the Ukrainian Embassy’s chargé d’affaires until the private Western creditors, who in the worst-case scenario William Green Miller – were present at the reception. new ambassador – yet to be officially appointed – arrives in may reject the restructuring plan. As the author of a recent Among those expressing the U.S. government’s apprecia- Washington. (There have been reports in the Ukrainian article in the weekly Zerkalo Nedeli pointed out, private tion for Ambassador Motsyk’s service here was Eric Rubin, media that next ambassador will be Valeriy Chaly, the cur- creditors complain that they are requested to pay for the the deputy assistant secretary of state for European and rent deputy head of President Petro Poroshenko’s adminis- war unleashed in Ukraine by Russia, while the aggressor Eurasian affairs, who noted that he represented Ukraine in tration.) state will collect its money and interest as scheduled Washington “through the most difficult period of Ukraine’s This was not the only farewell gathering here for the (Zerkalo Nedeli, April 17). independent history, and has served with distinction and departing ambassador. A week earlier, he was honored at a great talent and dedication through this very painful peri- “dinner of appreciation” organized by the U.S.-Ukraine The article above is reprinted from Eurasia Daily Monitor od.” Business Council, and the day after the Embassy reception with permission from its publisher, the Jamestown Among some of the prominent representatives of the he was bid farewell at the U.S. State Department. Foundation, www.jamestown.org.

(an elderly woman or elderly man). with transportation to and from the events. against ‘fascism,’ or an abstract enemy,” he Victory Day... “Soviet symbols won’t be forbidden for The parade and honorary processions said. “They will demonize the West to an the veterans,” Mr. Krykunov confirmed. “If first vanished last year with the presence extent, and portray the USSR as the victor (Continued from page 1) they have a Order of Lenin medal or Order of Euro-Maidan tents on Khreshchatyk, as against evil Western influences in the war A possible event being planned will of Glory medal or a red star, they won’t be well as the public’s disinterest in partici- as part of the effort to promote the idea of involve Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) forbidden from wearing them. Some of pating in a military celebration following the USSR’s renewal.” veterans, who fought both the Soviet Red these awards even have the colors of the the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The uniting symbol will be the orange- Army and Nazi Germans, laying a garland St. George ribbon. All we ask is that they This year, the government is making a and-black striped St. George ribbons, at the Memorial Alley together with Red attach a red poppy symbol side-by-side.” conscious effort to do away with every- which first symbolized the Soviet defeat of Army partisans, or those who supported The government will hold commemora- thing Soviet. The Verkhovna Rada voted on Nazi Germany but has been transformed and fought alongside the Red Army with- tive ceremonies on May 9, but on a scale April 9 to eliminate the official status of the into a symbol of Russian imperialism. out being members, Mr. Krykunov said. smaller than ever. Veterans and term “Great Patriotic War,” replacing it Meanwhile, the Kremlin’s widely recog- “Despite having fought on opposite Communist activists will hear Soviet war with “World War II.” The same bill estab- nized satellite in Ukraine, the Communist sides, they found the possibility to commu- hymns and lay flowers at Glory Park and lished May 8 as the Day of Memory and Party, has notified the Kyiv City Council nicate,” he said. “That would be very sym- the Alley of Glory. But for the first time, Reconciliation. that it will hold an honorary processions bolic and we’d really like that.” however, they won’t have a parade or hon- “Unfortunately, we see how Soviet on the Khreshchatyk for both the May 1 A ceremonial concert will consist of orary processions. myths about this war are used by the and May 9 state holidays. classical European and Ukrainian music, Indeed in recent years, the annual holi- Russian Federation and its propaganda to Nationalist organizations, including the while the city will be decorated with the day became more of a military celebration wage war against contemporary Ukraine,” Svoboda party, said they will prevent any flags of Ukraine and the European Union. than a commemoration of the World War the head of the Institute of National attempts by the Communists to walk along The holiday’s official symbol is the red II victory, given that most of the marchers Memory, Volodymyr Viatrovych, told Kyiv’s central boulevard. poppy, an international symbol honoring all were too young to have fought in that war, Parliament before the bill was approved. The Kyiv government might have to victims of war, which schoolchildren will said Petro Oleshchuk, a political science He added, “Our task is to return the true scuttle its plans for children to be on the make and hand to veterans at local ceremo- lecturer at Taras Shevchenko National memory of the years of the war and rid Khreshchatyk on May 9 to paint pictures nies. University in Kyiv. ourselves of Soviet clichés.” related to the theme of peace and reconcil- The ability to introduce these new Most participants were the elderly, who On the other hand, the Russian govern- iation, Mr. Krykunov commented. themes arose after Parliament approved enjoyed the holiday’s nostalgia, as well as ment has indicated it intends to embrace That May 8 and 9 will be two state holi- legislation on April 9 forbidding the public veterans of other wars, he said. all the myths and clichés in what will be days, side-by-side, reflects how Ukrainian display of Soviet symbols. Institute of In fact, the youngest a World War II vet- more a celebration of Russian imperialism society is in a period of transition, Mr. National Memory Director Volodymyr eran could have been in 2010 was 80 years and nationalism rather than the World Oleshchuk said. Moreover, most of the com- Viatrovych, one of the bill’s authors, old. Now that would be 85 years old, and War II victory, Mr. Oleshchuk said. memorations on the local level will look assured the public afterwards that the law no more than 150 veterans will attend the “The victory will be a pretext, but the similar to prior years, including the Soviet wouldn’t be enforced to absurd lengths May 8 and 9 commemorations, Mr. focus will be on the current military might, symbolism likely to appear in Ukraine’s such as “imprisoning a babusia or didus” Krykunov said. The state will provide them including hardware and soldiers,” he said, eastern regions. stressing that there aren’t any military offi- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko cers left who served in the second world war. has yet to sign the four de-Sovietization bills “A handful of veterans will be trotted out in approved. Yuriy Syrotiuk, the deputy head of front of cameras or on a stage, but real veter- the Svoboda party, said that’s a clear signal ans aren’t left anymore, in a true sense.” to local state officials that they can continue What’s likely is that the Russian govern- to hold Soviet-style commemorations. ment will repeat its script of heavy artil- Mr. Viatrovych said he supports two lery being paraded and surrounded by red simultaneous holidays, which conforms with Communist flags, speeches taking most of United Nations recommendations. About the credit for the victory against the Nazis 80 percent of Ukrainians still view May 9 as and demonization of post-Soviet states a holiday, according to polls he read. reconciling their complicated histories as “There are still quite a few people who fascist, Mr. Oleshchuk said. participated in these events and it’s a victo- “They will portray the current conflict ry day for them,” he said. “It wouldn’t be as an extension of World War II in the fight appropriate to break their backs over this.”

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May 9 Fund-raiser benefit for humanitarian assistance for May 15 Accordion-fest, Hoverlia Social Club, Ukrainian Syracuse, NY Ukraine, “Embroidery Dance,” Syracuse branch of the Whippany, NJ American Cultural Center of New Jersey, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Syracuse [email protected] or 973-585-7175 Ukrainian National Home, 315-478-9272 May 15-17 New York City Ukrainian Festival, St. George Academy, New York Seventh Street between Second and Third avenues, May 9 Presentation and discussion, “Rehearsal of Cossack [email protected] Somerville, MA Beyond the Danube,” Museum of Modern Renaissance, www.mod-ren.com May 16 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Federation of America, Lansdale, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center – Tryzub, PineCrest May 9 Film screening and discussion, “On Ukraine from the Country Club, [email protected] New York Inside” with Fedor Alexandrovich and Ram Devineni, Pen American Center, Trust for Mutual Understanding, May 17 Performance, “Zaporozhets za Dunayem” by Semen Hulak- Crosby Street Hotel Screening Room, 866-811-4111 or West Harford, CT Artemovsky, Commonwealth Lyric Theater Orchestra http://worldvoices.pen.org/event/2015/02/27/ukraine and Chorus in collaboration with the Yevshan Ukrainian -inside Vocal Ensemble and the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Mandell Jewish Community Center, 800-595-4849 or [email protected] May 9 Performance, “An Evening of Ukrainian Music and Whippany, NJ Dance,” Iskra Ukrainian Dance Academy, Ukrainian May 19-24, 26-31 Icon writing workshop, Sisters of St. Basil the Great, American Cultural Center of New Jersey, Jenkintown, PA Basilian Spirituality Center, 215-780-1227 or [email protected] or www.stbasils.com/spirituality-icons.html www.facebook.com/events/1568083740147284 May 22 Performance, “Zaporozhets za Dunayem” by Semen Hulak- May 9 Film screening, “Heaven Admits No Slaves” by Lesia Albany, NY Artemovsky, Commonwealth Lyric Theater Orchestra New York Kalynska and Ruslan Batytsky, Shevchenko Scientific and Chorus in collaboration with the Yevshan Ukrainian Society, 212-254-5130 Vocal Ensemble and the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Main Theater at SUNY Albany Performing Arts Center, 800-595-4849 or May 9-11 Art exhibit, “Home East,” featuring work by Waldemart [email protected] New York Klyuzko, Ukrainian Institute of America, www.ukrainianinstitute.org May 22-24 Memorial Day weekend Zlet competition, Ukrainian Ellenville, NY American Youth Association, www.cym.org/us- May 14-15 Performance, “Zaporozhets za Dunayem” by Semen Hulak- ellenville or 845-647-7230 Newton, MA Artemovsky, Commonwealth Lyric Theater Orchestra and Chorus in collaboration with the Yevshan Ukrainian Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events Vocal Ensemble and the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Ensemble, First Baptist Church, 800-595-4849 or from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors [email protected] and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

mail with non-Russian language, or Mail Nadiya... Ukrainian language and symbols will not be delivered to Ms. Savchenko. The jail does (Continued from page 7) not accept postcards. cards and know how many people support You should address your card to Nadiya her. Please keep this in mind as you read on. Savchenko as follows: Please wish Ms. Savchenko a happy Manor College is a private, two-year, Catholic, co-ed, independent institution of higher learning founded in suburban Montgomery County, Pennsylvania in 1947 by the Byzantine Савченко Надежде Викторовне Ukrainian Sisters of Saint Basil the Great. Manor believes that education heightens a person’s havebirthday to do with so thein Russian,Russian greetingbut let’s “С keep Днем in ул. Матросская тишина, д. 18 self-awareness in his/her relationship to others, to the world and to God. Manor also believes that education will help generate a commitment to a peaceful world, which alone can inspire mindРождения.” that we I know want that her it’sto receivemaddening these to RФКУUSSIAN СИЗО FEDERATION – 1 confidence in the present and hope for the future. cards. You can also choose to just send a УФСИНPlease write РФ г. your Москва return 107076 address in the card with drawings or photos without the language of your country of residence. The College offers a variety of programs under three academic divisions: Allied Health, Science and Mathematics; Business Technology and Legal Studies; and Liberal Arts. Manor greeting in Russian. Please note that any Thank you! Slava Ukraini! Heroyam slava! College is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and has an enrollment of just under 1,000 students. The student body represents a broad cultural diver- sity representing close to 30 countries of origin and more than 40 birth countries. were killed. Furthermore, she was taken The new President will relate to, enhance and promote the Catholic Eastern Christian Vira Savchenko... across the border into Russia against her Tradition of the College and will be responsible for continuing the awareness and apprecia- will. tion of the Ukrainian culture that is an integral part of the College. The President is the Chief (Continued from page 1) She undertook a hunger strike to protest Executive and Administrative Officer responsible to the Board of Trustees for the execution of Russian Federation, where she continues to instructional, financial, and business administration policies, under which the College exe- her illegal detention. She has lost 17 kilo- cutes its educational purpose. The new President may be lay or a religious and will be a prac- be illegally imprisoned. grams (37 pounds), or 26 percent of her ticing Catholic in good standing. The UCC noted that Ms. Savchenko’s body weight. The U.N. Commissioner for The President will be a visionary and motivational leader and have significant recent detention is a flagrant violation of her basic Human Rights and governments across the experience in a senior leadership role in a Catholic institution of higher education for a mini- human rights and Russia’s international world have called for Ms. Savchenko’s mum of 10 years with 7 years in an administrative role. He/She will have a track record of commitments. She is a victim of Russia’s immediate release. accomplishment in institutional advancement/fundraising with an excellent academic record war against Ukraine and a political prison- While in Ottawa, Vira Savchenko raised of accomplishment in his/her field. He/She will value teaching, learning and the academic er who must be immediately released by awareness of Nadiya’s grave situation and mission of the College, as well as have an understanding of higher education trends and tech- the Russian Federation. The Russian met with the Parliamentary Secretary to nology/social media. He/She should have prior experience in the Middle States and program accreditations process and implementation. A doctoral degree is preferred. Federation is currently illegally detaining the Minister of Foreign Affairs and other Ukrainian citizens, in violation of Consular, MP David Anderson; Sen. Raynell Manor College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. their rights, such as filmmaker Oleh Andreychuk, chair of the Senate Foreign Nominations and applications will be accepted until the time that a new President is selected; Sentsov. Affairs and International Trade Committee; however, candidates ideally should plan to submit materials by 5PM on Saturday, May 30, 2015 for the most favorable consideration. Nominations and applications should be directed to: Nadiya Savchenko is being held in and MPs Paul Dewar, Ralph Goodale and Moscow, where she awaits a trial date on Chrystia Freeland. Mr. Richard D. Sbarbaro Chairman – Lauer, Sbarbaro Associates/EMA Partners International charges that she provided the coordinates On the evening of April 27, Ms. Partner – Trinity Executive Partnership of two Russian journalists who were killed Savchenko addressed over 100 members of 2 Westbrook Corporate Center, Suite 100 , Westchester, IL 60154 in a mortar attack in the Luhansk Oblast as the Ukrainian community assembled at well as charges that she illegally crossed Ottawa’s Assumption of the Blessed Virgin [email protected] the border into Russia. Ms. Savchenko Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral hall, and Phone: 708-531-0100 • Fax: 708-947-9075 denies the charges, and cellphone records responded to questions from the audience. confirm that she had already been captured She also met with representatives of the and was in custody when the journalists Embassy of Ukraine to Canada. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

With gratitude to Father Roman Mirchuk PREVIEW OF EVENTS for his many years of work in support of the Ukrainian Saturday, May 9 Saturday-Monday, May 9-11 Church and Community NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of Society invites all to the presentation of clips America and Yara Arts Group present “Home The Ukrainian National Association joins the from the documentary film “Heaven Admits No East,” an installation by Waldemart Klyuzko community of the Ukrainian American Cultural Slaves” by Lesia Kalynska and Ruslan Batytsky. that features the covering of the windows of Center of New Jersey and the parishioners of St. The film is a love story that takes place during the Ukrainian Institute with red and white John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church the Ukrainian revolution. The characters join tape, which signals emergency due to the esca- in Whippany, New Jersey, in expressing their the self-defense unit at the Maidan to resist the lation of the war in Ukraine. During the day heartfelt thanks to parish priest, Father Roman riot police. Currently, the shooting of the film New Yorkers will see the windows as they are Mirchuk, for his many years of service in support continues in the east of Ukraine. The audience covered. Every night at 9-11 p.m. the lights will of the Ukrainian community and church. will have a chance to watch a trailer and be turned on. Light is the ray of hope that the some parts of the film, as well as episodes war will end. “Home East” opens May 9 at 7 May Father Mirchuk have the flame of God’s from the previous films of these directors. p.m. at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. love ever lit in his heart; may it spark in the The Shevchenko Society partially sponsored 79th St. For information visit http://ukrainia- hearts of new parishioners; may children, youth the production of “Heaven Admits No Slaves.” ninstitute.org/. and adults gather to him for his guidance. May The film presentation will take place at the Tuesday-Sunday, May 19-24 Father Roman continue to be a “soldier of society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between and Tuesday-Sunday, May 26-31 prayer”, and may he continue to lead the lost Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For addi- tional information call 212-254-5130. JENKINTOWN, Pa.: The Sisters of St. Basil the who so need his help. Great invite you to participate in a unique Icon As Father Roman Mirchuk sets forth on his next mission, this time to NEW YORK: During the conversation “On Writing Workshop. Acclaimed iconographer Ukraine to establish a new Ukrainian Catholic parish in eastern Ukraine, the Ukraine From the Inside,” meet the team Father Damian Higgins, abbot of UACCNJ community and parishioners of St. John the Baptist invite all to a behind the thriller documentary, “The Transfiguration Monastery in Redwood Valley, Russian Woodpecker,” which follows eccen- Calif., is presenting two separate workshops at tric Ukrainian artist Fedor Alexandrovich as the Basilian Spirituality Center in Jenkintown he unmasks a Chornobyl disaster cover-up on May 19-24 and May 26-31. The workshops BANQUET amid clouds of war and revolution. Winner of combine a spiritual and artistic experience, a Grand Jury Prize at the 2015 Sundance Film and appeal to people of all abilities. As part of in honor of Festival, the movie takes audiences to the the experience, participants write their own front lines of the current conflict between icon. Price is $425 for five and a half days of Right Reverend Mitred Protopresbyter Ukraine and Russia. Presented by the PEN classes, including breakfast, lunch and all World Voices Festival of International materials. For more information go to http:// Father Roman Mirchuk Literature, the event takes place at the Crosby www.stbasils.com/spirituality-icons.html, call Screening Room, 79 Crosby St. For informa- Sister Charlene, 215-780-1227, or e-mail FRIDAY, MAY 29, 2015 tion see http://worldvoices.pen.org/ [email protected]. A limited number of 60 North Je erson Road, Whippany, NJ event/2015/02/27/ukraine-inside or call spots are available, so please register as soon 866-811-4111. as possible. Cocktails - 6:00 pm Banquest - 7:00 pm Banquet Tickets: $50 Ukrainian embroidered attire requested PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Preview of Events is a service provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian To order tickets or for further information, please contact: Weekly to the Ukrainian community. Items should be no more than 100 words long. Oksana Pylypiw 201-213-4321 Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publication. Deadline for ordering tickets to the banquet: May 22, 2015 Items will be published only once, unless otherwise indicated. Please include payment for each time the item is to appear and indicate date(s) of issue(s) in which the item is to be published. Information should be sent to: [email protected].

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Supplement to The Ukrainian Weekly, May 3, 2015

The calendar says it’s May, so here we go with the 19th (nineteenth!!!) issue of our annual supplement “A Ukrainian Summer.” An extensive listing of Ukrainian festivals is our first feature – after all, what would a Ukrainian summer be without these events held practically anywhere there is a significant Ukrainian community. “Summer” in this case is a relative term, as the high season for festivals is May through October, and we’ve tried to include all the festivals in North America. (N.B.: If your festival is not here, it’s because you didn’t let us – and, therefore, our readers – know!) At the back of this supplement you’ll find a useful calendar of sports events held under the aegis of the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada (known by its Ukrainian acronym that is pronounced “ustsak”). In between, there are stories about a variety of camps, courses, workshops, and cultural and social events – happenings sure to please various segments of our community. The paid advertisements, too, are informative, offering even more details about upcoming summer events. Thank you to all who submitted materials for this year’s supplement. Remember: our invitation to be a part of this special section is open to all, and we hereby repeat that invitation for 2016, when we will release our 20th edition of “A Ukrainian Summer.” (Readers may recall that last year we said we’d try to release our summer supplement in mid-April in view of the earlier deadlines for some summer pro- grams in North America, as well as Ukraine. But, frankly, the two Easters in April made that unfeasible. So, we will just stick to the original plan: the special supplement appears in May.) In the meantime, have a great summer in 2015! It’s Festival Time!

May 9 Vesna Festival, Prairieland Park, July 17-19 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Cultural Institute, Saskatoon, SK www.vesnafestival.com Dickinson, ND Dickinson State College, 701-483-1486 or www.ucitoday.org May 15-17 St. George Ukrainian Festival, St. George Ukrainian New York Catholic Church, July 22-25 Pittsburgh Ukrainian Festival, St. Mary Ukrainian [email protected] McKees Rocks, PA Orthodox Church, 412-331-2362 June 12-14 Folklore Festival, featuring Lviv (Ukraine) Pavilion, July 24-25 Ukrainian Festival, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Kingston, ON Ukrainian Canadian Club of Kingston, Kingston Folklore Syracuse, NY Catholic Church, 315-478-5109 or [email protected] Festival, 613-549-5060 July 25 Ukrainian Festival, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox June 19-21 Yonkers Ukrainian Heritage Festival, St. Michael Parma, OH Cathedral, www.stvladimirs.org Yonkers, NY Ukrainian Catholic Church, July 26 Ukrainian Heritage Festival, Holy Trinity Ukrainian www.yonkersukrainianfestival.org Cheektowaga, NY Orthodox Church, 716-684-0738 or June 27-28 Lemko Vatra, Organization for the Defense of www.holytinitybuffalo.com Ellenville, NY Lemko Western Ukraine, Ukrainian American Youth July 31-August 2 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Association camp, www.lemko-ool.com or Dauphin, MB Selo Ukraina, www.cnuf.ca 845-647-7230 August 1-3 Servus Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Pavilion, William July 3-5 Nadiya Ye! Festival, featuring performance by Lama of Edmonton, AB Hawrelak Park, [email protected] or Ellenville, NY Ukraine, Ukrainian American Youth Association camp, 780-488-3378 www.cym.org/us-ellenville August 9 Ukrainian Day Festival, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage July 3-5 Vegreville Ukrainian Pysanka Festival, Festival Grounds, Edmonton, AB Village, 780-662-3640 Vegreville, AB www.pysankafestival.com or 780-632-2777 August 13-16 St. Josaphat Ukrainian Festival, St. Josaphat Ukrainian July 4 Ukrainian American Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Folk Rochester, NY Catholic Church, www.rochesterukrainianfestival.com Lehighton, PA Dance Workshop, Ukrainian Homestead, www.ukrhomestead.com August 13-15 FolkFest, featuring the Ukrainian Carpathians Pavilion, Saskatoon, SK Ukrainian Tryzub Society, Exhibition Grounds, July 10-12 Ukrainian Heritage Festival, Ukrainian National www.saskatoonfolkfest.com Kerhonkson, NY Foundation, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, www.soyuzivka.com (Continued on page S23) S2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Enroll in Harvard’s 45th annual Ukrainian Summer Institute by Peter T. Woloschuk CAMIBRDGE, Mass. – The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute (HUSI) will hold its 45th annual session beginning on Monday, June 20, at Harvard University’s main campus here on the banks of the Charles River. The program will run for seven weeks through Friday, August 8, and will offer three courses. Participants will have an unparalleled opportunity to learn from some of today’s leading scholars in Ukrainian studies and will also have oppor- tunities to meet and interact with leading contemporary Ukrainian political, cultural and social activists. The program and the course offerings are intended for graduate students and Kostyantyn Bodnarenko advanced undergraduates who are concen- Students and faculty of the 2014 Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute in front of Harvard’s Center for Government and trating in Ukrainian studies or who wish to International Studies. broaden their educational experience. The program is run jointly by the Harvard course is designed primarily for graduate of the University of Toronto. This four-cred- HUSI is the only program of its kind in Summer School and the Harvard Ukrainian students in the humanities and social sci- it course focuses on the history of modern North America offering six weeks of inten- Research Institute (HURI), and has been in ences who wish to acquire a reading Ukraine through the study of its society, sive accredited university instruction in existence since 1971. Participants will live knowledge of Ukrainian for research pur- culture and politics since the late 18th cen- Ukrainian studies. It has graduated about in Harvard University housing and will poses. tury. Ukraine will be analyzed from a terri- 1,500 participants, many of whom have have full access to all of the university’s Michael S. Flier, Oleksandr Potebnja torial concept, consisting of the historical gone on to play significant roles in facilities including its libraries, museums Professor of Ukrainian Philology at Harvard experiences of major communities such as Ukrainian scholarship, as well as in the and athletic complexes. At the end of the University and director of HURI, will again Ukrainians, Poles, Jews and Russians, and ongoing development and enrichment of program they will receive credit for their teach “Ukraine as a Linguistic will examine how Ukrainians, despite enor- Ukrainian culture and life both in the dias- courses from Harvard University Battleground,” which offers a thorough mous difficulties, have become the domi- pora and in Ukraine itself. This summer’s courses include exploration of the Ukrainian language in nant group in the formation of contempo- Launched during the height of the Soviet “Ukrainian for Reading Knowledge,” which linguistic, historical, sociolinguistic, anthro- rary Ukraine. Students will also look at the Union’s drive to eliminate all things will be taught by Volodymyr Dibrova, a pre- pological and political terms. various social, economic and regional Ukrainian – including art, culture, folk ceptor with the Department of Slavic “Society, Culture and Politics in Modern divides that permeate contemporary memory, history, language, religion and Languages and Literatures at Harvard Ukraine” will be taught by Serhiy Bilenky, a Ukraine; its multicultural cities; commu- University. This eight-credit language lecturer at the Political Science Department nism; soccer; and Ukraine as a “bloodland.” (Continued on page S4) No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S3 S4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Make Soyuzivka your No. 1 choice for tennis instruction

by Petrusia Sawchak KERHONKSON, N.Y. – If you’re a young tennis player wanting to improve your skills, or someone who wants to learn how to play tennis properly, come to the Soyuzivka Tennis Camp held from June 21 to July 2 at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center located on the beautiful Shawangunk Mountain Ridge in upstate New York. Although the concentration is always on tennis, there are many off-court activities, including swimming in Soyuzivka’s pool, playing soccer or volleyball after sessions, enjoying games, watching movies or danc- ing both to the campers’ own music or Soyuzivka’s live zabava band. The campers bond, often forming lifelong friendships. They go home feeling accomplished and invigorated. Parents can be assured that their children are well taken care of and made to feel happy in a caring supervised environment. Katya Bis The overnight tennis camp, known for Participants of the 2014 Tennis Camp. its experience and dedication, has been attracting youngsters, age 10-18, for 48 captain of Middle States USTA sectional years and now also accepts participants to teams. He will be assisted by other profes- attend as day campers, meaning those not sional instructors and counselors. The staying at Camp Lviv. supervisor of Camp Lviv is Olya Czerkas, a Campers come from all over the United teacher from Florida, who helps the chil- States, as well as from Canada and Ukraine, dren adjust and feel at home. Another to experience “the magic of Soyuzivka” – a teacher by profession, Petrusia Sawchak, special place for Ukrainian Americans. coordinates activities. The beautiful What is special about this camp is the Ukrainian heritage is always emphasized. The camp has a carefully planned and dedicated staff that has developed some executed program of tennis instruction very good tennis players over the years and stressing specific skills to be learned and professional 24-hour supervision of the developed each day, such as proper stroke children. The director of the camp from its techniques and game strategies. This inception is George (Yurko) Sawchak, a includes more than five hours of intensive longtime USTA (United States Tennis Petrusia Sawchak tennis practice a day beginning with calis- Association) player, teacher, organizer and Tennis campers practice their serves. thenics. The importance of sportsmanship and tennis etiquette is emphasized also. On the courts, campers are divided according to ability. The first week is devot- ed to daily instruction in tennis, and the second week concludes with a tournament for the campers during which they put to use what they have learned. Campers may also participate in the USCAK East Tournament held on the week- end of June 27-28, which gives them a won- derful opportunity to compete with other players. At the end of camp, the young tennis players get dressed up for a gala banquet at which they receive their certificates. Trophies are awarded to tournament win- ners, and the coveted Best Camper awards are given to boys and girls recognized for their exemplary behavior and over-all atti- tudes both on and off the courts. A dance follows the program. For Soyuzivka Tennis Camp registration, call Soyuzivka 845-626-5641 or visit the website at www.soyuzivka.com. A bit of Katya Bis advice: make your reservation soon to Campers enjoy Soyuzivka’s traditional “Hutsul Vechir.” guarantee your place at the camp.

When the Soviet Union collapsed and Ukraine regained In addition to students applying from the United States, Enroll in Harvard’s... its independence, HUSI attracted many students from this year applications have been received from students in Ukraine who were anxious to establish contacts with their Ukraine, Canada, Poland, Estonia, Russia and other coun- (Continued from page S2) Western counterparts, to experience the Western universi- tries. society – and to supplant them with the idea of a single ty system, and to take courses and have access to archival The deadline for the Harvard Summer School registra- Soviet entity with a single history, memory and purpose, and materials that simply were not available in Ukraine. tion, housing and full tuition payment is Monday, May 18. bound together with a single Russian culture and language, In the past few years there has been a noticeable trend Late registration will begin on Tuesday, May 19, and will HUSI was originally tasked with keeping Ukrainian culture, among serious students of Ukrainian studies to attend continue through the beginning of the summer session. history, language, and literature alive among the descen- HUSI, and many of the course offerings have been retooled Further information about the program and the applica- dants of Ukrainian settlers in North America and the rest of to reflect this change. Last year’s student body, for exam- tion process is available on the HUSI website: www.huri. the diaspora by teaching these as academic disciplines in the ple, was 89 percent graduate or post-doctoral students, harvard.edu/husi.html. Additional questions may be Western liberal arts tradition while maintaining the highest several of whom were either working on theses or prepar- directed to Serhiy Bilenky, HUSI program coordinator at educational standards of the best universities of the world. ing to teach undergraduate courses in the fall. 647-687-4953 or by e-mail at [email protected]. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S5

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Learn to play the bandura at summer camp by Anatoli W. Murha EMLENTON, Pa. – Over the last year, communities around North America have experienced the bandura in an artistically different light: through film. The film “The Guide” (Povodyr) and the documentary “Music of Survival” emerged in late 2014 and early 2015, telling the story of the bandura and its journey throughout the 20th century. While commonly thought to be an instrument difficult to learn, one can follow in this role of musical ambassador- ship by taking lessons this summer at the annual Kobzarska Sich Bandura Camp (KS). New bandurists and long-time bandura enthusiasts will converge this August 1-15 at All Saints Camp in Emlenton, Pa. Since

Julian Hayda Kobzarska Sich 2014 in action with a full-ensemble rehearsal lead by Yurij Petlura.

1979, over 1,000 bandurists have made KS collaborate musically and develop lifelong a temporary home in their musical jour- friendships. Like other cultural, music and ney. KS is organized by the Ukrainian youth group camps, attendees converge Bandurist Chorus. from all over North America. This year, participants will have an KS has announced four scholarship opportunity to learn from the artistic opportunities this year. One full scholar- director and conductor of the Ukrainian ship will be available through the Ivan Bandurist Chorus, Oleh Mahlay. As music Zinchuk Memorial Scholarship Fund at the director and conductor of KS 2015, Mr. Ukrainian Canadian Foundation of Taras Mahlay will lead a talented line-up of ban- Shevchenko. Additionally, partial scholar- dura and choral instructors. ships will be available through the Eugene Designed for children age 12 and older, Ciura, Monica Pearson Romaniuk and as well as adults of all ages, KS teaches the Stefania Krislatyj funds. Scholarships technique of playing bandura, bandura applications must be received by June 15. history and elementary music theory (as Interested participants are encouraged needed), while working in small groups to enroll early to ensure placement. For and ensembles. Campers prepare for a more information, scholarship require- final concert to be held on the last day of ments and a registration package, visit camp. www.bandura.org or contact the adminis- Alexandra Holowatyj Plenty of free time is built into the pro- trator of Kobzarska Sich, Anatoli Murha, at gram in order for participants and staff to 734-658-6452 or [email protected]. Instructor Borys Ostapienko helps Roxolana Shepko. Discover your heritage at Soyuzivka camp by Bohdana Puzyk KERHONKSON, N.Y. – In the summer of 2014 Soyuzivka began to offer Discover Your Heritage Camp for children age 8-15. This has been the format for the Heritage Day Camp for over a decade. Last year the theme was about current events in Ukraine. The campers made their own hard hats in honor of “the people of the Maidan.” They children also learned about the various styles of woodcarvings, while making their own “toporets”; decorated pysanky using traditional symbols; and worked with beads to make a gerdan. The creative arts portion of the camp pro- gram takes place during the morning hours, leaving the after- noon for the campers to take advantage of all that Soyuzivka has to offer: swimming, volleyball, hiking, ziplining, ‘The Great Ukrainian Race,” campfires and much more. This summer, the program continues with the theme being pre-Christian Ukraine. The campers will make their own bowl and decorate it in the Trypillian style. Pysanky will be made using all-natural dyes and leaf wrapping. Campers will also make “motanky” dolls and “oberehy” (a type of talisman), while learning about the symbolism of each item and what roles they play in Ukrainian traditions. The afternoons continue to be filled with sports, hiking and other fun activities designed to enrich each child’s camping experience. By combining folk art and sports, there is something for each and every child to enjoy at Soyuzivka’s Discover Your Sandy Lemekha Heritage Camp. Participants of the 2014 Discover Your Heritage Camp at Soyuzivka. S6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do...

Christine Syzonenko Violinist Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo returns by popular demand to Tryzub’s Ukrainian Folk Festival. Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble welcomes guests. Enjoy Tryzubivka’s endless summer, experience the Ukrainian Folk Festival

by Eugene A. Luciw HORSHAM, Pa. – Tryzubivka’s festival grounds, sports pub, banquet hall and 40 beautiful acres of parks, streams, picnic groves, sports fields, tennis courts and other recreational facilities beckon to be a part of your Ukrainian summer. The most popular community event – well over 2,000 attend – at the Ukrainian American Sport Center Tryzub is the Ukrainian Independence Day Folk Festival and outdoor summer concert scheduled for Sunday, August 23, begin- ning at noon. At 1:30-4:30 p.m., the festival’s outdoor stage concert in the cool shade of Tryzubivka’s unique festival grove will feature two premier Ukrainian dance ensembles, Voloshky of Jenkintown, Pa., and Iskra of Whippany, N.J. Additional headliners at this year’s festival will include: the Prometheus Men’s Chorus of Philadelphia, the Vox Ethnika Orchestra of New York City and, back by popular demand, violinist Inessa Tymochko Dekajlo of Long Island, N.Y. A “zabava,” or dance, to the live Ukrainian polka, ball- room, traditional and modern music of the Vox Ethnika fol- lows the stage show and continues through 8 p.m. Ukrainian ethnic foods and baked goods, standard pic- nic fare, spirits and cool refreshments (featuring an array Ukrainian Nationals U-18 Syla, the 2011 Memorial Day Tournament champions. of imported and hand-crafted beers) will be plentiful. Also, enjoy a children’s fun area and a folk arts and crafts bazaar. at the 2014 festival. Whether it be from stage comments, Admission is free for this family-oriented event that fea- Guests are encouraged to arrive well in advance of the con- discourse with fellow festival-goers, volunteers or vendors, tures the Voloshky School of Dance and some of the other cert to avoid the “rush hour.” Although seating is available, or the vast publicity the event received in the mainstream excellent younger performing artists in the Philadelphia bringing your own lawn chair will greatly enhance your local media, they learned much about the history and area. A zabava to the music of Tryzub’s house band, the comfort and seating choice. essence of Ukraine and its people. Karpaty Ensemble, follows. On that same day, Tryzub will A large number of non-Ukrainians experienced the Another major event at Tryzubivka is the popular host the U.S. Adult Soccer Association’s U-21 U.S. Open Cup vibrant, enduring culture of a nation that fights for freedom Father’s Day Picnic on Sunday, June 21, starting at 1 p.m. National Championship games. Over Memorial Day Weekend, on Saturday night, May 23, Tryzub members are invited to attend an outdoor fami- ly-oriented parents’ appreciation picnic under the stars (no admission fee) with an array of live music, social dancing, food and refreshments. On Saturday, September 19, Tryzub members and the entire Ukrainian Nationals Tryzub community can share in a family fun day picnic. No admission is charged and Tryzub members can enjoy free food, refreshments, kids’ fun, music and dancing. In the early fall, the Ukrainian community is invited to attend a Fallfest (free admission) on Saturday night, October 10. This celebration is part of the immensely pop- ular Columbus Cup girls’ youth soccer tournament. Enjoy great food, live music, social dancing and refreshments. Sports activities Adult and youth players and sports fans can enjoy a vast array of sports opportunities at Tryzubivka. Tryzub gra- ciously invites all Ukrainian soccer players to join one of its over 30 youth and junior soccer teams in all age brackets for boys and girls, its adult male and female division soccer teams. It also invites Ukrainian club and non-Ukrainian teams to participate in Tryzub’s immensely popular soccer tournaments: the Memorial Day Invitational youth soccer

Ukrainian Nationals Rangers confer with coach Danylo Harmon at the 2011 Memorial Day tournament. (Continued on page S7) No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S7

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Sign up for Sheptytsky Institute Study Days, summer semester

Roman Planchak Participants in the Sheptytsky Institute Study Days.

by Lorraine Manley third-year student in Early Childhood Studies at Ryerson University. She has been OTTAWA – The 2015 Sheptytsky involved with Plast Ukrainian Scouting Institute Study Days will take place on the Organization and the Svitlychka Ukrainian campus of St. Michael’s College in the nursery school in Toronto. She has also University of Toronto from Thursday eve- worked with the Teopoli Summer ning, July 2, to Sunday afternoon, July 5. Experience, a Roman Catholic faith-based This is the seventh Study Days session. camp. The youth program is for children Previously, Ottawa and Edmonton hosted from senior kindergarten to eighth grade. the event. In the past, hundreds of partici- The new teen program for high school pants from across North America have students will be coordinated by Anne taken part, and this year should prove no Komanecki. She is a campus minister at St. different. Michael’s College. She has worked for the The weekend Study Days will again be Archdiocese of Toronto and volunteered followed by several weeks of accredited with the Ukrainian Canadian Care Center university courses. This year the professors and Ukrainian Canadian Social Services. are Fathers Andriy Chirovsky and François After the Study Days weekend, some Beyrouti, and Dr. Brian Butcher. The cours- participants stay on for two or three weeks es start right after the Study Days – on July Roman Nazarowicz Roman Chabursky of accredited courses. Father Chirovsky will 6. Malanka Nazarowicz, youth program Anne Komanecki, teen program coordi- teach in the evening. As an expert in spiri- The general theme for the Study Days coordinator. nator. tuality, this year he has chosen the topic, weekend this year is “Relationships in an “Reading the ‘Philokalia’ and ‘The Way of Age of Fluidity.” Father Peter Galadza, the First Things. Mr. Kelleher, who is married, network TV show “Canada AM” when they the Pilgrim’ in the 21st Century.” In some institute’s acting director, notes: “Who will be talking about Facebook and other were still engaged, promoting their chastity ways, it will be an introduction to the main doesn’t need help with relationships these social media, as well as phenomena like initiative, “The Challenge Team.” themes of the Eastern Christian lifestyle. days? It’s always been a challenge. But cyberporn and the damage it inflicts on As always, during the three-day session, Dr. Brian Butcher, a subdeacon in the today, society is changing so quickly that relationships. plenary talks are followed by shorter presen- Ukrainian Catholic Church, will be teach- holding on to the core guided by the gospel Sister Vassa Larin, an Orthodox nun, tations on a full array of other topics. Among ing a course on the “Sacraments in the is even harder.” will focus on the erosion of trust within these will be: “Religious Freedom and Byzantine Tradition.” Father Beyrouti, a The plenary speakers were chosen not church communities and how this affects Pluralism in Russia and Ukraine: A Melkite priest with a Ph.D. in scripture, only for their expertise, but also because of personal lives and the Church’s witness. Necessary Political Vocation” by Ambassador will be offering an introductory course, their ability to address a wide range of Sister is the host of the immensely popular Andrew Bennett; “Discovering Trinity in “Reading the Bible as an Eastern issues. YouTube show, “Coffee with Sr. Vassa.” Born Disability” by Father Myroslaw and Marusia Christian.” The classes meet every day for Timothy Kelleher, a former seminarian at and raised in the New York area, she is a lit- Tataryn; and “Ethical Dimensions of the War three hours in the case of the two-week St. Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Seminary urgist in the Catholic Theology Faculty of in Ukraine” by Father Alex Laschuk. Irene courses, and every other day in the case of in Washington, will be speaking on the University of Vienna. Galadza of Brampton, Ontario, will speak on the three-week course. The credits are “Relationships in the Age of the Internet.” Harold and Rebecca Visser have been “Enabling Moral Character in Youth.” fully transferable. Many students from Until recently, Mr. Kelleher was the new- active parishioners at St. John the Baptist This year, in addition to the children’s other disciplines – from biology to com- media editor at First Things magazine. The Ukrainian Catholic Shrine in Ottawa for program, there will be a separate teen pro- merce – take these theology classes to New York Times has described the maga- almost 20 years. They are equally “soccer gram. Father Galadza notes: “We’ve always complete their quota of optional courses zine as the most influential religious intel- parents” and “vespers parents.” The combi- tried to be family-friendly. So while the at their own universities. lectual publication in North America. nation of contemporary reality and tradi- adults are attending the sessions, their kids Canadian universities have very reason- Mr. Kelleher is also a film and TV actor tional devotion makes them the ideal cou- can be engaged in enriching activities that able tuitions. The cost for each course is with almost 120 appearances to his credit. ple to talk about “Raising Children in an build faith.” only $763.04 for credit, or $149.61 for And he is the producer-director of the Age of Secularism.” Their media experience The coordinator of the children’s pro- audit. To learn more and to register, visit acclaimed DVD “The Creed,” produced by goes far back. They had appeared on the gram this year is Malanka Nazarowicz, a www.sheptytskyinstitute.

and August 24-27: Boys’ Camp. All camp September 19, are particularly good days to very reasonable and includes greens fees, a Enjoy Tryzubivka’s... programs are from 9 a.m. to noon. enjoy great soccer. cart, food, refreshments, and valuable door In the fall and spring, Tryzub offers Other athletes can join Tryzub’s golf prizes and gifts. Trophies are awarded as (Continued from page S6) youths an opportunity to hone their skills team or its archery team, The archery and well. tournament scheduled for Memorial Day through a Soccer Academy that is staffed by golf squads regularly compete in league To learn more about beautiful Tryzubivka Weekend (May 22-24) and the Columbus Coach Namazi and a crew of certified play at the Bucks County Fish and Game – where you can enjoy a cascade of cultural Cup girls’ soccer tournament (October coaches. Placement onto appropriate soc- Association and the Limekiln Golf Club, and sporting events throughout the spring, 9-11). cer teams is also a goal of the process. respectively. The archery team also com- summer and early fall – and the opportuni- This year, Tryzub has retained the ser- Soccer families and other fans can enjoy petes regularly in nationally and interna- ties it offers the community see www.tryzub. vices of Omid Namazi, current coach of the games at Tryzubivka throughout the week- tionally sanctioned indoor and outdoor org. The club is located in the northern sub- U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team, as its direc- ends of the season. The Majors Division tournaments and in recreational outings urbs of Philadelphia at County Line and tor of soccer. Coach Namazi and his staff of games are particularly popular on a Sunday such as 3-D archery, the U-Bass 3-D tourna- Lower State roads, Horsham, PA 19044. You professional coaches and counselors will be afternoon, at 2 p.m. The soccer season ment and Archery Golf. can become a club member for only $25 offering three camps at Tryzubivka this opener games on Saturday and Sunday, Tryzub offers all golfers in the Ukrainian annually. Tryzubivka’s banquet hall, meeting summer: August 3-6, Team and High School September 12-13, like the Ukrainian community a fun-filled golf outing and ban- rooms and festival grounds are also available Group Camp; August 10-13, Girls’ Camp; Nationals Family Day Picnic on Saturday, quet on Saturday, June 13. The entry fee is for rental at a reasonable price. S8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... A note to travelers: Kyiv nally embraces Ukrainian by Zenon Zawada mark of high status and culture. I went to a sandwich shop for three have we had a place to be ourselves, to I’ve witnessed a dozen instances in years, with the saleswoman never once even speak our language. And when inde- KYIV – Many of us from the Third Wave which a waiter or waitress responded in switching to Ukrainian for me. After all, I pendence came, all we could ask is to be diaspora community simply can’t enjoy Russian to an order placed by a Ukrainian- had spent 12 years in school learning tolerated in Kyiv, where the majority of the Kyiv the same way our American counter- speaking person from the diaspora. Dr. Lada Ukrainian. And all I got in return was my people didn’t know, or didn’t want to speak parts do. Our parents and grandparents Roslycky even documented a few years ago effort being utterly ignored. Ukrainian. were from a Ukraine of a different era, how the staff of one Kyiv sushi restaurant When a journalist colleague visited me Americans, and all foreigners for that when Russian was strictly the language of was instructed to speak only in Russian. from Volyn and witnessed this, she voiced matter, are able to simply enjoy Kyiv with- the enemy. It was entirely foreign to us. Sometimes they’d switch to Ukrainian if her outrage and scolded the saleswoman out this cultural frustration. So when we visited the capital of they comprehended the outrageous notion for her rudeness. “Don’t worry,” I told my Indeed, I noticed some Kyiv residents Ukraine (or lived here for some time), it that a foreigner speaks Ukrainian. colleague, trying to calm the situation. found these people to be much more amia- was an utter disappointment. Not only did Otherwise, they’d try their high school “This happens all the time in Kyiv.” ble because they came without the baggage many Kyiv residents continue to hold the English as if speaking Ukrainian in public These daily struggles were never an of linguistic moral indignation (as if speak- centuries-old views of Ukrainian as a peas- was just too unbearable. issue for Americans, who were more than ing Ukrainian were a moral issue, which it ant language and decline to engage in con- I personally experienced a dozen of happy to learn some Russian. Their experi- simply isn’t for residents of Kyiv or most versation, but very often, they insisted on these incidents. When an electronics sales- ence in Ukraine wasn’t a missionary trip to cities of Ukraine). switching to English. man responded in Russian to a question I preach the gospel of “The Need to Speak All that being said, there’s no denying This tactic would kill two birds with one had in 2005, I asked him whether he spoke Ukrainian.” that, should you visit Kyiv this summer, stone: avoid being seen in public speaking Ukrainian. “Yes,” he replied, but continued It’s tough enough to keep urging one’s you’ll hear more Ukrainian being spoken the peasant language, and impress others speaking to me in Russian (as I responded own kids to speak Ukrainian. This is the than ever. You’ll find people more receptive with one’s knowledge of English, which is a in Ukrainian). tragedy of the Ukrainian people: rarely to your speaking Ukrainian. Heck, they might even respond in Ukrainian! Without a doubt, the change has been dramatic since the days of Viktor Yanukovych, when speaking Ukrainian ПЛЕМ'Я ПЛАСТУНОК „ПЕРШІ СТЕЖІ“ meant that you were some kind of nation- влаштовує alist or, of course, from western Ukraine. Speaking Ukrainian is now stylish, as are „ДЕННИЙ ТАБІР ПТАШАТ ПРИ ПЛАСТІ“ embroidered shirts. “Ukrayina ponad use” (Ukraine above all else) used to be a slogan для дітей від 4 до 6 років, які володіють for the nationalist nuts. Now it’s the official (розуміють і розмовляють) українською мовою slogan for the Channel 5 television news network. • Дитина мусить мати повні 4 роки до 31 серпня 2015 р. Винятків немає. I’ve noticed more waiters and waitress- es responding in Ukrainian, when they • Дитина мусить мати всі приписані щеплення. rarely used to. The same goes for taxi driv- • Дитина, яка склала Заяву Вступу до новацтва, не може брати участи в таборaх для Пташат. ers and salespeople. Ironically, we can thank Vladimir Putin Табір відбудеться на Союзівці у двох групах: for all this. With his armed invasion and • від неділі 21 червня до суботи 27 червня 2015 р. sponsorship of terrorism, he’s done more to turn Ukrainians toward the culture and • від неділі 28 червня до суботи 4 липня 2015 р. language of their ancestors than anyone could have ever done. У справі кімнат просимо порозуміватися прямо з Адміністрацією Союзівки: In another dose of irony, the leading SOYUZIVKA, P. O. Box 529, 216 Foordmore Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 advocate of the Russkii Mir (Russian (845) 626-5641; www. Soyuzivka.com; Fax: 845-626-4638 World) has buried any hope for Russkii Mir in Ukraine. Even if a Novorossiya state is carved out (and I share Dr. Alexander • Tаборова оплата: $110.00 ($20.00 незворотні); оплата за два тижні 215.00 дол. Motyl’s view that that’s highly unlikely), it • Зголошення і таборову оплату (чек виписаний на Plast – Pershi Stezhi) надсилати до: will never be a part of Russia. It will only be a satellite of Russia, at best. Mrs. Oresta Fedyniak, 2626 W. Walton Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 Despite all this, Ukraine remains the Tel.: 773-486-0394 (від 8:00 до 10:00 ранку) land of paradoxes, and the situation with language is no different. You would think • Реченець зголошень: 1 червня 2015 р. • Після реченця зголошень не приймаємо. that in this latest time of crisis and trial there would be no doubt that Ukrainianization is the only way to go, in terms of language policy. You would think КАРТА ЗГОЛОШЕННЯ НА ТАБІР ПТАШАТ-2015 that Ukrainians would realize that there is Ім’я і прізвище дитини ...... no greater guarantee of an independent по-українськи і по-англійськи Ukraine than a Ukrainian-speaking Ukraine. Дата народження ...... Not so. What we are now witnessing is Адреса ...... that the use of the Russian language is Телефон ...... E-mail ...... being defended as much as by the Russian- speaking Europhiles as it had been when the Russophiles were in charge. Просимо залучити посвідку про дату народження дітей, що вписуються на табір вперше. These folks include journalists Vitaliy ☐ від 21 червня до 27 червня 2015 р. ☐ від 28 червня до 4 липня 2015 р. Portnikov and Liudmyla Nemyria, who Величина таборової сорочинки дитини: ☐ 6-8, ☐10-12, ☐14-16. insisted on ukrlife.tv in December 2014 that Ukraine’s bilingualism “is not a prob- ☐ Залучую чек на суму $...... ☐ Резервую кімнату на Союзівці lem at all, but it’s a victory.” (I doubt they would feel that way if they were native ...... Ukrainian speakers.) Pro-European Union ім’я і прізвище матері (подати дівоче прізвище) activist Aksynia Kurina is among the fierc- est opponents to Ukrainianization. Then there’s Vitaliy Sich, a journalist Завваги ...... whom I admire for his fierce devotion to ...... Euro-integration. He continues to publish ...... his Novoye Vremia news site and magazine ...... Підпис батька або матері exclusively in the Russian language. (Continued on page S22) No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S9 S10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Come hear beautiful concerts as part of “Music at Grazhda” by Zirka Voronka Marta Krechkovsky, violist Randolph Kelly, cellist Ms. Khoma and pianist Mr. JEWETT, N.Y. – Those pessimists who Vynnytsky. say classical music is dying should visit the The season will end on August 29 with a Grazhda Concert Hall in Jewett, N.Y., this performance by rock singer, musician and summer. There, six concerts featuring poet Taras Chubai, one of the most notable world-class performers will dispel any performers of popular music in Ukraine such notion. today. The Music and Art Center of Greene The Music and Art Center also organizes County, the first and oldest classical music five courses in Ukrainian folk arts. This concert series in the region, is entering its year, for the first time, Natalia Nazarenko 33rd consecutive year. In March, the will conduct five sessions of traditional Greene County Council on the Arts Petrykivka painting on July 27-31. A bestowed the Distinguished Service Award pysanky course will take place on July on the organization and its president, 27-30. Lubov Wolynets, curator of Natalia Sonevytsky, for their “commitment Ukrainian ethnography at The Ukrainian and contributions to the cultural life of Museum, will teach five sessions of Greene County.” Ukrainian embroidery on August 3-7; and Known as “Music at Grazhda,” the series Lesia Lasiy will conduct a course in tradi- begins on July 11 with a concert dedicated tional necklace bead-stringing (gerdany) to the memory of pianist Tatiana Tchekina, on August 3-7. who died in an automobile accident in The popular and well-known two-week December 2013. Oleh Krysa, the renowned course in folk singing for children age 4-10 violinist and husband of Ms. Tchekina, will will be held at the Grazhda on July be the featured artist. Also participating in 27-August 7. The instructors are Anna the program will be the artistic director of Bachynsky and Melasia Serbay. the Music and Art Center, Volodymyr Soprano Zoya Rozhok and pianist Oleh Rudnytsky are among the artists who will The Music and Art Center invites all Vynnytsky, and cellist Natalia Khoma. perform at the Grazhda during the summer season. music, folk arts and nature lovers to the A trio with violinist Anna Rabinova, with beautiful Catskill region of Hunter, N.Y., for Ms. Khoma on cello and Mr. Vynnytsky at Music in Kyiv; she will sing arias by Verdi, form works by Albeñiz, Chopin, Lysenko magnificent music, radiant nature and the piano will play music by Mozart and Puccini and Donizetti and art songs by and Liszt. evocative Ukrainian arts. The Music and Brahms on July 18. Shamo, Bilash, Kos-Anatolsky and others. The children’s concert – an audience Art Center is a non-profit organization, The Grazhda will welcome the young Mr. Vynnytsky will be at the piano. favorite – will be held on August 8. funded in part by the Cultural Fund of opera soprano from Ukraine Zoya Rozhok A second U.S. debut at the Grazhda will Traditional Ukrainian folk songs and recita- Greene County Council on the Arts, the Self in her debut concert in the U.S. on July 25. take place on August 1. A soloist with the tions will fill the Grazhda hall. Reliance Federal Credit Union of New York, Ms. Rozhko is a laureate of several interna- Lviv Philharmonic and the winner of The “Music at Grazhda” fund-raising private contributions and memberships. tional competitions and a soloist of the Prokofiev International Competition concert will take place on August 22, fea- For more information go to www. Opera Studio of the National Academy of (1994), pianist Oleh Rudnytsky will per- turing four chamber musicians: violinist Grazhdamusicandart.org. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S11

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Reconnect with nature and Ukraine at Plast’s diverse camps

by Julian Hayda JENKINTOWN, Pa. – A difficult year has passed for Ukraine, and many people living outside of its borders have an ever-power- ful need to reconnect with their roots. As schools let out for summer, many young Ukrainian Americans find themselves headed deep into the forest to disconnect from their very busy lives and dedicate all of their time and energy to an all-Ukrainian scouting experience. They attend camps in Ohio and New York run by Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization that attract hundreds of par- ticipants from every corner of the United States. They head home at the end of sum- mer with a heightened sense of self- esteem, leadership ability, stability and confidence, and reassured in their Ukrainian American identity. Plast is the largest and oldest Ukrainian scouting organization in the world, with more than 100 years’ experience shaping some of the most outstanding leaders, teachers, artists and scientists of the last century. While Plast itself adheres to no political ideology, it requires its members to have faith in God and Ukraine. As Ukraine faces its biggest challenges of Andrew Zwarych this century, members of Plast have once Plast scouts sing around the bonfire. again demonstrated their faith in God and Ukraine as activists, journalists, diplomats, and music to outdoorsmanship and team- Association’s Soyuzivka Heritage Center – at other Plast-owned campgrounds on July clergy and soldiers on the frontlines in the building. the first from June 21 to June 27, and the 12-18. Donbas and in international campaigns sup- This year’s camps for ptashata are tak- second from June 28 to July 4. For those Novatstvo and yunatstvo are invited to porting Ukraine. The skills and convictions ing place in three locations. Two sessions with older siblings attending Plast camps, spend three weeks at any of the three main they learned from Plast camps and activities will take place at the Ukrainian National ptashata and their families can stay in tents campgrounds in New York state or Ohio on guide them in a truly exceptional way. July 4-25. They will learn about Ukrainian Robert Baden-Powell, the founder of history and customs, gain confidence to international scouting, once famously said express themselves as leaders and patriots, that “a week of camp life is worth six participate in diverse activities, and experi- months of theoretical teaching in the meet- ence the natural world hands-on under the ing room.” Indeed, many of the skills need- responsible care of highly qualified and ed to be productive and successful cannot trained counselors. Ukrainian language be learned in any other way but practically. comprehension and speaking skills are Guided by this principle, Plast is offering required for participation in these camps. more than a dozen programs for Ukrainian Older teens age 16-18 who cannot get American youths during the summer of enough of the outdoor experience can par- 2015, and invites all those interested to ticipate in what is popularly called “Super join its ranks and enroll in a camp. Camp” this year at Vovcha Tropa, a camp- Three primary age groups are welcome ground in East Chatham, N.Y., on July 4-19. to participate in Plast camps. Among them Activities include rock-climbing, deep- are “ptashata” for children age 4-6, “novat- woods backpacking, and the camp offers a stvo” for children age 6-11, and “yunatstvo” more advanced Ukraine- and nature-centric for those age 11-18. All of these groups program. participate in extensive age-appropriate Members of Plast who wish to continue activities meant to develop skills from art Campers form a tryzub at the Pysanyi Kamin campground. their work fostering and educating new and young generations of Ukrainian Americans can participate in a series of training and team-building camps throughout the sum- mer. For those interested in being counsel- ors for novatstvo, a training camp is being held at Vovcha Tropa for Plast members age 16 or older on June 21 through July 1. “Shkola Bulavnykh,” a counselors’ train- ing camp for young women, is taking place in Hunter, N.Y., on June 20-July 2. This chal- lenging camp teaches members of Plast how to lead camps and run seminars teach- ing practical and theoretical skills; it fosters unity and growth for those hoping to become counselors for future generations of Ukrainians in America. To top off the summer, members of Plast above age 15 can unwind at a watersports camp (Morskyi Tabir) while sailing, water skiing, windsurfing, canoeing and swim- ming and more on August 1-7 near Raystown Lake in Pennsylvania. For more information about any of these camps, or to find out how to enroll yourself or your child in Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, visit www.plastusa.org. See Campers at Mount Baker in Washington. you soon! S12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18 No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S13 S14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Celebrate UAYA campground’s 60th anniversary with spectacular events

by Andrij Stasiw ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – Excitement and anticipation burn in the hearts of all Ukrainian American Youth Association members as they prepare for this year’s 60th anniversary summer season of their beloved campground, popularly known as “oselia.” Preparations are in full-swing for a cele- bratory summer of festivals, concerts, camping, outdoor recreation and outdoor dances in Ellenville, N.Y.

Rostysslove Tereshko Crowds on Kyiv’s Maidan react to Lama’s performance in 2014. George Mykytyn, president of the Ukrainian American internationally popular and powerful rock/pop group! The Youth Association’s (UAYA) national board, states, “As we main concert is scheduled for Saturday, July 4, at 9 p.m. celebrate our 60 years, we embrace a unique opportunity Formed in 2006, Lama rose to fame in 2007 when it to remember our past, to give thanks to God’s presence to won the Best Ukrainian act award at the MTV Europe those who have gone before us, and to draw strength for Music Awards in Munich, Germany. Dr. Adriana Helbig, our future from those enduring values which have sus- associate professor of music at the University of tained us throughout our history.” Indeed, reflection on the Pittsburgh, commented: “In her interviews, lead singer past is easy for Mr. Mykytyn, who grew up at oselia and Natalia Dzenkiv encourages young people to turn to music whose parents were among the original founding mem- to process the trauma in war-torn Ukraine. Lama’s mes- bers and builders of the campground. sage of healing connects Ukrainian youth around the world A focal point of this summer’s events is the fifth annual and focuses on peace, democratic values, and respect for Dmytro Peretrutov Nadiya Ye! Festival scheduled for the weekend of July 3-5. Lama’s lead singer Natalia Dzenkiv. This year’s guest performer from Ukraine is Lama, an (Continued on page S18)

UNA SENIORS AND FRIENDS ! MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY

for UNA Seniors’ Week at Soyuzivka Sunday, June 14 – Friday, June 19, 2015 Registration beginning Sunday 4:00 p.m. at SOYUZIVKA Heritage Center!

All inclusive 5 nights - meals beginning with breakfast Monday, banquet Thursday, lunch Friday - taxes/gratuities included, entertainment and special guest speakers

UNA Members - SINGLE OCCUPANCY $ 590 - DOUBLE $ 510 pp. NON UNA Members - SINGLE OCCUPANCY $ 645 - DOUBLE $ 530 PP. UNA Members - 1 night $ 165 - DOUBLE $ 135 pp. NON UNA Members - 1 night $ 170 - DOUBLE $ 145 pp. BANQUET ONLY, Thursday, June 18, 2015 $55 pp.

For more information call Oksana Trytjak Tel: 973 292-9800 x 3071 or 845 626-5641

SENIORS’ WEEK IS FUN – AFFORDABLE – AND INTERESTING. BRING YOUR FRIENDS, WE WELCOME NEW GUESTS! MAKE RESERVATIONS EARLY! Call SOYUZIVKA Tel: 845 626-5641

Remember to bring your embroideries (vyshyvanky) for the banquet, and, if possible, bring items for the auction! SOYUZIVKA Tel.: 845 626-5641 No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S15

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A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Come celebrate at the 15th annual Lemko Vatra festival by Diana Howansky Reilly ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – The Organization for the Defense of Lemkivshchyna (OOL) invites all to the XV Lemko Vatra U.S.A., which will take place on June 27-28 here at the Ukrainian American Youth Association’s resort (oselia). Each year, the Vatra festival brings together individuals who wish to celebrate the unique cultural aspects of the Lemko region. As this is the 15th annual Lemko Vatra, this year’s event will feature special commemorations. The festival will include two days of perfor- mances by musicians, singers and dancers from the United States, Poland and Ukraine, including Sofiya Fedyna, president of the World Federation of Ukrainian Lemko Unions (SFULO). There will be the trademark pig roast at the start of the festival, and traditional Ukrainian food will be available for purchase all weekend from the outdoor kitchen. On Saturday, soccer teams will compete for the Vatra Cup on the oselia sports field. That evening, guests will be able to enjoy dances Julia Wislocki The New Wave Passaic Choir, which performed at the Lemko Vatra. with live band music both indoors and outside. The 15th Lemko Vatra U.S.A. will also feature a youth sound and poem competition, as well as a Lemko History and Heritage information tent. Souvenir T-shirts with attractive Lemko themes will be sold in the vendors’ pavilion. For more information – including for potential perform- ers and vendors – readers may contact OOL President Mark Howansky at [email protected] or visit the website www.lemko-ool.com. For accommodation information at the UAYA oselia, which is located on 8853 Route 209, Ellenville, NY 12428, call 845-647-7230 or e-mail [email protected].

And don’t forget your summer reading! Only $40 for a year’s subscription to the online edition of The Ukrainian Weekly. (Only $5 more if you are already a print subscriber.) e-mail: [email protected] Sofia Fedyna sings as children dance around her. Accept an invitation to the Ukrainian Festival in Syracuse by Patricia Ann Burak SYRACUSE, N.Y. – St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Syracuse, N.Y., will hold its annual Ukrainian Festival on Friday and Saturday, July 24-25, on the grounds of the church. Festivities begin on Friday at 4 p.m. and continue until 11 p.m.; on Saturday, festival hours are noon to 11 p.m. The Ukrainian Kitchen will feature home-made Ukrainian foods, including pyrohy, holubtsi, kapusta and kovbasa, and borsch. Home-made and imported tortes, pastries, cookies and fruit-filled breads will also be for sale. Foods for both eat-in and take-out include hamburgers, hot dogs, soda and beer. Ukrainian beers will be a featured item. Artisans will be selling Ukrainian arts and crafts, and demonstra- tions of the art of pysanky (Ukrainian Easter eggs) will be featured throughout Saturday afternoon. Performances on both days by the phenomenal Odesa Ukrainian Dance Ensemble will be highlights of the entertainment. Singers, musicians and dance bands will provide music both days. Divine liturgy will be celebrated on Saturday afternoon at 4 p.m. The beauty and mystery of the Eastern celebration of this traditional Catholic service is spiritually energizing for all who participate. The Syracuse community invites all to experience the best of Ukrainian culture at a time when the world sees Ukraine struggling for its right to maintain independence and self-governance on the other side of the world. There is no admission charge for the festival, and on-street parking is free. The church is located at 207 Tompkins St., Syracuse, NY 13204. Questions may be addressed to Patricia Burak, at paburak@syr. Svitlana Lymar edu or the rectory at 315-478-5109. The Odesa Ukrainian Dance Ensemble will headline the Ukrainian Festival in Syracuse, N.Y. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S17

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Kathy Park Stephanie and Roman Milan of the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble perform at the 2015 Ukrainian Festival at the Ukrainian Homestead.

by Paula Holoviak brate the Fourth of July weekend. On Saturday, July 18, Branch 7 of ODWU LEHIGHTON, Pa. – Centrally located in hosts a Ukrainian cabaret night featuring the Pocono Mountains of Northeastern ethnic foods, a performance by the Kazka Pennsylvania and less than a two-hour Ukrainian Folk Ensemble and music for drive from Philadelphia and New York City, dancing with Walter Syzonenko. All pro- the Ukrainian Homestead of the ceeds from this event benefit the United Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine Ukrainian American Relief Committee. (known by its Ukrainian-based acronym as The highlight of the summer for the ODWU) is the perfect vacation spot. Ukrainian Homestead is the annual The Homestead is close to many activi- Ukrainian Festival. This year’s festival is ties for families and young adults, as well as Saturday-Sunday, August 15-16 beginning home to a host of Ukrainian summer festi- at noon both days. Featured performers vals and events. The historic and pictur- include the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, esque town of Jim Thorpe with its shop- renowned violinist Innesa Tymochko- ping, restaurants and nearby hiking and Dekajlo and accordionist Mr. Syzonenko biking trails is just five minutes away. Two playing the Saturday evening zabava. public lakes offer fishing and boating for The Ukrainian Homestead, located at outdoor enthusiasts. And the area is full of 1230 Beaver Run Drive, Lehighton, PA history and old-fashioned summer fun 18235, offers many amenities, which from coal mining museums to working rail- include newly renovated motel rooms, a roads to amusement parks for the kids. full service restaurant and a swimming Numerous cultural activities take place pool with spectacular mountain vista at the Ukrainian Homestead throughout views. Dates are available for weddings, the summer. The summer season begins reunions and picnics throughout the sum- with a Memorial Day picnic on Sunday, May mer and fall. For more information on 24. The Ukrainian American Heritage room and facility rentals as well as a full Foundation dance camp, a day camp, runs calendar of events, visit www.ukrhome- June 29 through July 3. A finale perfor- stead.com or contact Homestead adminis- mance is offered on Saturday, July 4, at 7 trator, Lesia Stecyna at 215-740-1609 or p.m., followed by a “zabava” (dance) to cele- [email protected].

of weekend performances by Ukrainian Celebrate UAYA... folk dance groups and singers. This summer of celebration promises to (Continued from page S14) be exciting and memorable. The enduring oneself and others.” values of the past will continue to guide On Saturday, July 25, the 60th anniversa- and strengthen the UAYA membership that ry celebration of oselia will culminate with supports and embraces its beloved camp- a gala concert featuring Ukrainian folk and ground. Within these facilities, the organi- rock sensation Taras Chubai and favorite zation will go forward in the next 60 years tri-state pop vocalist Olya Fryz. Both artists’ with commitment to the values inspired by careers span three decades and have the organization’s belief in God and passion spawned multiple award-winning record- for inspiring its young members to ings enjoyed by Ukrainians worldwide. The embrace the richness and beauty of their jubilee weekend will include a quad volley- Ukrainian heritage. ball tournament and much more. For additional information about UAYA The 2015 summer will also include a children’s camps or the organization, call golf tournament, a softball tournament, 845-647-7230 or visit cym.org/us-ellen- Dibrova Lounge pub nights, and a variety ville. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S19

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Sun., June 21 1:00 P.M. Tryzub Father’s Day Fest (Free Admission) & Finals of the USASA U-21 US Open Cup National Championships Sun., Aug. 23 Noon Ukrainian Independence Day Folk Festival ISKRA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Violinist Inessa Tymochko Dekajlo Prometheus Ukrainian Men’s Chorus Vox Ethnica Ensemble -- ZABAVA Sat., Sept. 19 3:00 P.M. Ukrainian Nationals Youth Soccer Family Day Picnic (Free Admission, Drinks & Food for Members) Sat., Oct. 10 7:00 P.M. Fallfest with food, live music, social dancing, etc. (Free Admission) Sun., Dec. 6 1:00 P.M. Thanksgiving Day Dinner & Musical Program

SPORTS PROGRAM Enjoy the best in US Amateur Adult and Youth Soccer - PARTICIPATE! May 22-24 Ukrainian Nationals Memorial Weekend Youth Soccer Tournament June – August Soccer Camps and Clinics (Girls & Boys – All ages) (visit website) Sat., June 13 Tryzub Golf Outing & Dinner (Men & Women – All Ages & Skills) Wknd., June 19 - 21 USASA U-21 US Open Cup National Championship Tournament Oct. 9 - 11 Columbus Cup Girls’ Youth Soccer Tournament Ukrainian Nationals Soccer Program: Over 30 youth soccer teams (boys’ and girls’, ages U-6 through U-18); Adult Men’s & Women’s Majors Division & over 30 Teams; Soccer Academy

GOLF & ARCHERY TEAMS – tournament, recreational and league play. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S21

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Attend Chornomorska Sitch Sports School at Soyuzivka

2014 Chornomorska Sitch Sports School campers and staff from the first week’s session in front of the monument to Hetman Ivan Mazepa at Soyuzivka.

by Matthew Dubas mances. Day and overnight options are available PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Soyuzivka for campers, and there is a $50 discount for Heritage Center will host the 46th multi-session registrations. There is no lon- USCAK Sports Calendar Chornomorska Sitch Sports School, that is ger an early registration discount; instead, held in two weeklong sessions, with the any registrations made after June 30 will first on July 19-25, and the second on July be charged a $25 late fee. May 16 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Federation of America, 26-August 1. To register online, readers can visit: Lansdale, PA Pine Crest Country Club, Ukrainian American Run by the Ukrainian American Athletic- https://thriva.activenetowrk.com/Reg4/ Sports Center – Tryzub, [email protected] or Educational Association Chornomorska Form.aspx?IDTD=8607634&RF= www.ukrainianfederationofamerica.org/calendar.html?2 Sitch, based in Whippany, N.J., the camp for 11710653. For more information, e-mail May 22-25 Ukrainian Nationals Memorial Day soccer tournament boys and girls age 6-17 features sports [email protected] or Horsham, PA (youth and juniors), Ukrainian American Sports Center training in soccer, swimming, tennis, track call 908-209-7185. For more information Tryzub, 215-704-6144 or www.tryzub.org and volleyball, as well as cultural enrich- about Soyuzivka, visit www.soyuzivka. ment programs with singing and perfor- com/camps. May 23 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Golf Association of Canada, Brampton, ON Turnberry golf Club, 905-500-4653 or www.turnberrygolf.ca June 5 “Golfing for our Kids” tournament, Ukrainian Youth Burlington, ON Association in Canada, Crosswinds Golf and Country Club, [email protected] or 647-229-0398 June 13 Tryzub golf tournament, Ukrainian American Sports Ambler, PA Center Tryzub, Limekiln Golf Club, www.tryzub.org or 215-914-1251 June 19-21 U.S. Open Cup Championship (U-21) Soccer Tournament, Horsham, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center Tryzub, www.tryzub.org June 27-28 USCAK-East Tennis Tournament, Ukrainian Sports Kerhonkson, NY Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, 215-576-7989 or 215-266-3943

July 11 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Golf Association of Canada, Bond Head, ON The Club at Bond Head, www.bondhed.clublink.ca or 905-778-9400 August 3 Golf tournament, Ukrainian American Youth Association Accord, NY camp, Rondout Golf Club, [email protected] or 860-729-5181 August 8 Golf tournament, Ukrainian National Federation, Oro-Medonte, ON to benefit Camp Sokil, Shanty Bay Golf and Country Club, 647-224-6327 or [email protected] August 28 USCAK Beach Volleyball Tournament, beach in front of Wildwood Crest, NJ Pan American Hotel, [email protected] September 5-7 Ukrainian Tennis Championships, Ukrainian Sports Kerhonkson, NY Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, 215-576-7989 September 12 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Golf Association of Canada, Acton, ON Blue Springs Golf Club, www.bluesprings.clublink.ca or 519-853-0904 September 17 Golf tournament, Ukraina Sports Association, Royal Toronto Woodbine Golf Club, www.royalwoodbine.com or 905-576-0809 September 19 Ukrainian Nationals Youth Soccer Family Day, Ukrainian Horsham, PA American Sports Center Tryzub, www.tryzub.org October 9-11 Columbus Day weekend all-girls soccer tournament, Horsham, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center Tryzub, www.tryzub.org S22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18 Learn some fancy steps at Folk Dance Workshop

Kathy Park David Mash performs Vasile Avramenko’s “Zaporozhets.”

by Paula Holoviak (beadwork) Tuesday, June 30, and again on Thursday, July 2, from 10 a.m. to noon. This LEHIGHTON, Pa. – The 26th annual workshop is open to adults and includes Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop sponsored beginner and advanced designs. by the Ukrainian American Heritage The camp will conclude with a perfor- Foundation (UAHF) of the Lower Anthracite mance on Saturday, July 4, at 7 p.m. This per- Region will be held at the Ukrainian formance is open to the public free of charge. Homestead of the Organization for the The Ukrainian Homestead is located at 1230 Rebirth of Ukraine (known as ODWU based Beaver Run Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235. on its name in Ukrainian) from Monday, For more information on the camp or the June 29, through Friday, July 3. gerdany workshop, call Paula Holoviak at The camp runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 570-708-1992 or Sandra Duda at 610-377- p.m. and includes dance instruction, folk 7750, or e-mail [email protected]. singing, sports, crafts and swimming. Forms and information are also available on- Beginner instruction is offered to children line at www.kazkaensemble.org. age 5 and up, and advanced workshop The camp is supported by the instruction is available for experienced Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state dancers age 11 through adult. agency, through its regional arts funding The workshop is under the artistic partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the direction of Andrij Dobriansky. Guest Arts (PPA). State government funding for instructors are Yaroslav Dobriansky and the arts depends upon an annual appropri- Yurij Dobriansky. ation by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania In addition to dance instruction for chil- and support from the National Endowment dren and young adults, the Manor College for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is admin- Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center will istered in this region by the Lehigh Valley offer a workshop in the art of “gerdany” Arts Council.

by distributing fliers calling for European A note... organizations to support the use of Ukrainian. Guess what? They looked at me (Continued from page S8) as if I were from outer space. “Russian needs to be urgently made the Most Europeans prefer to learn and second state language,” he wrote on his speak Russian. And they see no connection Facebook page on March 1, 2014 (that’s between a Ukrainian-speaking Ukraine and after the Donbas mafia’s flight). “It has been a European-integrated Ukraine. In their such de facto a long time already. Nothing minds, a Russian-speaking Ukraine can be will change but it will calm people...” integrated into Europe just as easily and Even former Georgian President Mikheil they entirely embrace the notion of a bilin- Saakashvili declared in December that gual Ukraine (which, in my view, means the Ukraine’s bilingual status “needs to be slow death of the Ukrainian language in the underlined, that is to say it’s your strength.” present absence of fierce state protections). I believe it would be Ukraine’s strength if Mr. Doniy admits to being an idealist the Ukrainian language were fully protect- when saying that he thinks Kyiv will be ed and promoted. But veteran activist and Ukrainian-speaking one day. politician Oles Doniy, whose interview is I consider myself a realist. Although published in this issue (see page 1), agrees Ukrainian is stylish at the moment in Kyiv, with me that the Ukrainian language is not it will be a mostly Russian-speaking city for the least bit protected by the state. at least the next half century. In my first years of living and reporting And if Russian tanks were to roll into Kyiv in Ukraine, I had equated Euro-integration tomorrow, it would return to being over- with Ukrainianization. I naturally thought whelmingly Russian-speaking overnight. they went hand-in-hand. Let’s hope and pray it never comes to that. So when the European Business In the meantime, enjoy Kyiv’s embrace Association held a press conference in the of the Ukrainian language while it’s still Russian language in 2010, I staged a protest fashionable! No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 S23

It’s Festival Time! (Continued from page S1)

August 15-16 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Homestead, Lehighton, PA www.ukrhomestead.com

August 15-16 Uketoberfest, St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian Chicago Catholic Church, www.stjosephukr.com

August 22 Ukrainian Day in the Park, Ukrainian Canadian Congress Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon Branch, Victoria Park, http://ucc-saskatoon.org/events.php

August 22-23 Ukrainian Days Festival, Ukrainian Congress Committee Chicago of America, Smith Park, www.uccaillinois.org

August 23 Ukrainian Folk Festival, Ukrainian American Sports Horsham, PA Center Tryzub, www.tryzub.org or 267-664-3857

September 4-6 Labor Day weekend “Zdvyh,” Ukrainian American Youth Ellenville, NY Association, www.cym.org/us-ellenville or 845-647-7230

September 12-13 Montreal Ukrainian Festival, Parc de l’Ukraine, Montreal www.ukefestmontreal.org

September 12-13 Baltimore Ukrainian Festival, Baltimore Ukrainian Baltimore, MD Festival Committee, Patterson Park, www.ukrainianfestival.net

September 13 Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Festival, St. Basil Stamford, CT Seminary, 203-269-5909

September 18-20 Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, Toronto Bloor West Village, www.ukrainianfestival.com

September 19-20 Washington Ukrainian Festival, St. Andrew Ukrainian Silver Spring, MD Orthodox Cathedral, www.ukrainfestdc.com

October 3 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian American Cultural Center Whippany, NJ of New Jersey, www.uaccnj.com

October 7-10 Philadelphia Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Educational Jenkintown, PA and Cultural Center, www.ukifest.com S24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 3, 2015 No. 18