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INSIDE: • Ukraine blocks the road to NATO membership – page 3. • More on U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Kyiv – pages 4-5. • Parma parish dedicates Our Lady of Pochaiv Shrine – page 9.

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal Wnon-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXVIII No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 $1/$2 in Ukraine U.S. envoy to Ukraine stops short Hillary Clinton visits Kyiv of criticizing Yanukovych policies Meets with government, opposition and NGOs by Zenon Zawada is pursuing authoritarian policies. “Some by Zenon Zawada Kyiv Press Bureau of those things, when we investigate Kyiv Press Bureau them – we do investigate very carefully KYIV – U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine the allegations – don’t turn out to be actu- KYIV – U.S. Secretary of John Tefft acknowledged troubling ally what they’re billed as. Some of them State Hillary Clinton met with reports of government pressure and cen- do, and we’ve raised them aggressively Ukrainian President Viktor sorship in Ukraine in his first press con- with the government.” Yanukovych and his foreign ference on Ukrainian politics since taking The ambassador addressed more than policy team during a one-day his post on December 2, 2009. His staff is 50 journalists and policy experts at the visit to Kyiv on July 2 in which they discussed security and in frequent discussions with the adminis- Institute of World Policy in Kyiv. Mr. defense cooperation, including tration of President Viktor Yanukovych, Tefft previously served as U.S. fulfilling the nuclear security he said. Ambassador to Georgia, where he dealt agreements reached recently in Yet Ambassador Tefft demonstrated with the South Ossetian War of 2008. Washington. the cautious approach taken by U.S. for- Therefore he’s considered among the eign policy leaders towards the Ms. Clinton offered much leading U.S. experts in dealing with the praise for the Yanukovych Yanukovych administration in his June Russian Federation. 24 remarks, abstaining from any criticism administration and refrained U.S. foreign policy towards the from criticism, despite evidence of its authoritarian policies and repeated Yanukovych administration consists of constitutional violations in order to that the government is pursuing five priorities: economic reform, trade authoritarian policies in monop- achieve pragmatic goals and maintain and energy, defense and security, fighting dialogue. olizing power, abusing the rule against corruption, and strengthening “We have concerns about democracy of law and restricting individual democracy and freedom of the press. and freedoms,” said Ambassador Tefft, rights. Ukraine’s path to economic recovery responding to The Weekly’s question She raised concerns about about whether the Ukrainian government (Continued on page 16) threats to freedom of speech Zenon Zawada and assembly with Foreign U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Affairs Minister Kostyantyn Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych shake Gryshchenko, while at the same hands at a July 2 press conference at the time stating the U.S. is “encour- Presidential Administration in Kyiv. Canadian symposium spotlights aged by your government’s commitment to support freedom of the will continue to raise those concerns. At 1914-1920 internment operations press and to take concrete steps to ensure the same time, she said the Yanukovych the independence of Ukraine’s vibrant administration has committed itself to KINGSTON, Ontario – The Canadian was held in the “Limestone City,” where media.” strengthening and advancing democratic First World War Internment Recognition in 1978 the Ukrainian Canadian commu- “And together we look forward to col- institutions. “It’s important, obviously, to Fund’s Endowment Council sponsored a nity’s campaign for acknowledgement laborating on how we can work with you translate commitments into actions, weekend-long symposium here at and redress began with an interview to advance democracy and the rule of which is part of the reform agenda that Queen’s University on June 17-20, bring- between former internee Nykola Sakaliuk law. Mr. Minister, Ukraine’s new leader- the government of Ukraine is pursuing,” ing together some 50 community activ- and Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk, then a geogra- ship has already demonstrated a commit- she added. ists, scholars, archivists, museum cura- phy student at Queens University. ment to democracy,” she stated following Following the brief press conference, tors, internee descendants and artists to The symposium schedule, facilitated by a morning meeting of the U.S.-Ukraine Ms. Clinton’s motorcade traveled through develop initiatives that will commemo- Gail Lord, revolved around four major Strategic Partnership Commission. a heavy downpour that soaked downtown rate and educate all Canadians about themes: ”A Crippling Legacy – The Ms. Clinton’s foreign policy team also Kyiv, and eventually reaching the what happened during Canada’s first Affected Communities,” moderated by Paul made it a point to meet with leaders of Presidential Administration building national internment operations of 1914- Grod, president, Ukrainian Canadian Ukrainian civil society, who reported on where she met with Mr. Yanukovych. 1920. the Yanukovych administration’s increas- Ms. Clinton said they discussed eco- It was only fitting that the symposium (Continued on page 15) ing restrictions on rights and freedoms. nomic and energy reform, and followed Ms. Clinton met with opposition leader up on Ukraine’s “historic decision to get Yulia Tymoshenko, who told her of rising rid of its stocks of highly enriched urani- authoritarianism. um by 2012,” which was announced at Ms. Tymoshenko reported on threats to the Nuclear Security Summit in Ukrainian independence, the country’s Washington on April 12-13. loss of economic and energy indepen- The secretary of state said they dis- dence, repressions against political oppo- cussed the importance of protecting nents and the government’s monopoliza- Ukraine’s democracy by supporting a tion of the judiciary. strong civil society, media independence Yet that wasn’t the picture painted by and public sector transparency. Ms. Clinton, whose first press conference She expressed appreciation for the was with Mr. Gryshchenko. The first president’s recent statements in support question at their joint press conference at of media freedom and the desire of the the Foreign Affairs Ministry asked the U.S. to work with the Yanukovych secretary of state whether she had noticed administration in continuing to safeguard any restrictions to freedom of speech and such liberties. assembly in Ukraine. The Channel 5 television network, Secretary Clinton said the U.S. gov- whose license to broadcast news is under Participants at the Kingston symposium on Canada’s internment operations of ernment has raised concerns about threats 1914-1920. to freedom of speech and assembly and (Continued on page 13) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS

Ukrainian opposition registers Yanukovych sends greeting to Obama the country’s NATO membership was with- drawn from Ukraine’s foreign policy goals. disappointment with Clinton visit KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych of “At the same time, a course is announced Ukraine congratulated U.S. President that has never existed in the nature – the so- by Taras Kuzio of the presidential administration). Barack Obama on the occasion of called ‘non-aligned’ status – and it is assured Jamestown Foundation Blog The passivity of the U.S. ambassador Independence Day in the United States, the that we will participate in strengthening the confirms to Ukraine’s opposition the pas- press service of the Ukrainian president European collective security system, which U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton sivity of the Obama administration. This reported. “Over the period of its indepen- does not exist,” Mr. Tarasyuk noted. He paid a two-day visit to Ukraine last week week’s Kyiv Post complained: “We dence, the American nation has built the asked the rhetorical question: How do the as part of a wider tour to the region. This would also hope that Clinton encourages state that became an example of democratic present authorities propose to ensure our was her fourth visit to Ukraine, which she U.S. Ambassador John Tefft to be more development, respect for human rights, and national security? Mr. Tarasyuk cites figures twice visited as first lady in the Clinton visible and vigorous in defense of liberty a symbol of welfare and prosperity,” read of the army financing over recent years that administration; her third working visit to and democracy in Ukraine. His low pro- the congratulatory message. Mr. decreased stably to 0.7 percent of the GDP Ukraine was in 2005 as a U.S. senator. file comes at a bad time. With Ukraine’s Yanukovych expressed confidence that stra- in 2009. In other words, in Ukraine $35 The visit failed to impress local democratic fate hanging in the balance, tegic partnership between Ukraine and the (U.S.) is spent per capita for defense, while Ukrainians who feel that the U.S. is all – from ambassadors, tourists and busi- United States based on common democratic non-aligned Sweden spends $606. ignoring them in the interests of re-set- nesspeople – need to strongly, publicly values would continue to be strengthened, Therefore, he said, “The only guarantee of ting U.S. relations with Russia or to and repeatedly show Ukrainians that that while respect and mutual understanding in our national security is participation in the appease President Viktor Yanukovych they care.” relations between the two countries would collective security system that is NATO.” because he came to Washington in April Judging by Ukrainian media reports grow. “I recall with satisfaction our meeting Unfortunately, the current authorities have bearing gifts (enriched uranium). The and the negative feedback given to the at the nuclear security summit in other aims, he stated. (Ukrinform) visit, therefore, was a big disappointment author by the opposition, the secretary of Washington in April this year, and, taking to Ukraine’s opposition, confirming their state chose “blah-blah” of the five but- the opportunity, I hope to meet with you Khoroshkovsky apologizes to Gudziak worst fears that the Obama administra- tons she was offered. Roman Olearchyk soon to discuss topical issues of bilateral KYIV – The chief of the Security Service tion had betrayed Ukraine and its tradi- wrote in his story headlined “Clinton and multilateral cooperation,” the Ukrainian of Ukraine (SBU), Valeriy Khoroshkovsky, tional Central-Eastern European allies. treads lightly during Ukraine visit” president said. Mr. Yanukovych wished apologized to the Rev. Dr. Borys Gudziak, This week’s edition of the weekly (Financial Times, July 3) that, “The tone good health and success to Mr. Obama, as rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University magazine Ukrayinsky Tyzhden is a spe- delivered by Ms. Clinton’s speech in well as happiness and prosperity to the in Lviv, it was reported on July 2 by Hanna cial issue on international affairs and Kiev, Ukraine’s capital, was one of mixed friendly American people. (Ukrinform) Herman, deputy head of the Presidential Ukraine’s foreign policy. Prominently praise and light criticism, seemingly gen- featured was an article titled “The Grand tle enough so as not to push the nation Tarasyuk criticizes new foreign policy Administration. “Khoroshkovsky recently Betrayal” by Economist writer and author visited the Catholic university and met with further toward Moscow.” KYIV – The chairman of the parliamen- of the book “The New Cold War” by Senior advisers to the opposition told the rector. He offered Gudziak an apology Edward Lucas. tary Committee for European Integration, and the rector accepted it. They had a sin- this author they were quite disappointed Ukraine’s former Foreign Affairs Minister The feeling in Kyiv about the lack of a by the visit but declined to be directly cere and open conversation,” Ms. Herman clearcut U.S. vision for Ukraine was evi- Borys Tarasyuk, criticized the law adopted said. As reported earlier, an employee of the quoted as they did not wish to have poor on July 1 “On the Foundation of Internal dent in this week’s Kyiv Post cartoon. relations with the Obama administration. SBU had met with the Rev. Gudziak and The cartoon has Secretary Clinton con- and Foreign Policy.” Writing on the website attempted to pressure him about the political The disappointment was, “because of the Ukrayinska Pravda newspaper, Mr. fused as to which of the five buttons Clinton complimented Yanukovych from activity of UCU students. (Ukrayinska offered to her by a State Department offi- Tarasyuk, who also chairs the People’s Pravda) every angle.” Rukh of Ukraine, called this development cial she should take with her to Kyiv. The “Not coincidentally, following her visit buttons included “blah-blah,” “strategic “a gradual transformation of Ukraine from a War Memorial Cemetery to be created the IMF announced its intention to pro- subject of foreign policy into an object.” He partnership,” “What Ukraine?” “drop KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on July 7 vide Ukraine with a new financial pro- said a fundamental change has taken place dead” and “reset.” adopted in its first reading a draft resolution gram of assistance even though the Party in Ukraine’s foreign policy, its strategic Traditionally, U.S. Ambassadors to on the creation of a National War Memorial of Regions had undermined the stand-by interests are damaged, its state sovereignty Ukraine have been pro-active both inside Cemetery. The measure was proposed by agreement by voting for populist wage and territorial integrity are threatened, and Ukraine and after their posting in National Deputy Vadym Kolesnichenko of increases in November 2009 and regard- its political and economic positions are Washington, where they have been the Party of Regions. It proposes creating a less of the fact that the Nikolai [Mykola] weakened on the international scene. Mr. awarded senior positions at the National War Memorial Cemetery to perpet- Azarov government has no intention of Tarasyuk expressed indignation over the Brookings Institution, the Woodrow uate the memory of soldiers killed during undertaking any radical reforms” the fact that such a fundamental document was Wilson Center for International Scholars source continued, “During Secretary the Great Patriotic War of 1941-1945, par- developed without a public discussion and and the U.S. Institute of Peace. Clinton’s visit to Kyiv her criticism of the ticipants of the war in Afghanistan and other that numerous amendments submitted main- Of the two blogs written on the eve of Yanukovych administration’s attack on military conflicts, those who fulfilled their ly by deputies from the opposition were not Secretary Clinton’s visit to Ukraine by Ukraine’s democracy was barely audible taken into consideration. A provision about (Continued on page 14) former U.S. Ambassador Steven Pifer and her support for, and her stress on and German Marshall Fund of the United working with, the ‘pragmatic’ and ‘for- States Senior Fellow David Kramer, who eign policy-balanced’ Yanukovych was served as deputy assistant secretary of re-played over and over again on every state for European and Eurasian affairs in television channel. We feel that we have HE KRAINIAN EEKLY FOUNDED 1933 the administration of President George T U W been let down.” W. 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NEWS ANALYSIS: Ukraine blocks the road to NATO membership by Taras Kuzio The July 1 vote came exactly eight years a U.S.-Russian “reset” would result in 3. Mr. Yanukovych, and the leadership of Eurasia Daily Monitor after then-President Leonid Kuchma issued Ukraine being left within Russia’s sphere of the Party of Regions, admires the resur- a decree that first announced Ukraine’s influence. gence of Russia under Vladimir Putin ignor- The Ukrainian Parliament has voted for a desire to join NATO. He followed this with In order to balance against Russia and ing its authoritarianism and great power new law on “The Fundamentals of two failed attempts to obtain a Membership break out of isolation, Mr. Kuchma took the ambitions. Domestic and Foreign Policy” that dropped Action Plan (MAP) at the Prague (2002) following steps. First, he sought NATO 4. In Ukraine, support for NATO mem- the goal of seeking NATO membership. At and Istanbul (2004) NATO summits. membership, especially following Russia’s bership has declined, while opposition has 8 p.m. on July 1, only 50 deputies from the Parliament’s approval of a 2003 law on threat to annex the Island in September grown. This resulted from anti-American Stability and Reforms coalition were present national security that enshrined Ukraine’s 2003. Second, in March 2003 he ingratiated and anti-NATO campaigns launched since and yet 259 “voted” in favor, showing the desire for NATO membership was voted for himself with the U.S. by sending the third 2004 by the Party of Regions and its allies, widespread use of absent deputies voting overwhelmingly, including by the Party of largest troop contingent to join the U.S.-led and the U.S. invasion of Iraq, which cards. To hide the voting falsification, live Regions, and was not opposed by then- coalition in Iraq. Ukrainians misunderstood as a “NATO” transmission of Parliament on State Channel Prime Minister Yanukovych. Five factors have changed over the last operation. 1 and Rada channel were cut (http://blogs. Ukraine’s new position is diametrically at eight years. 5. The current Ukrainian leadership is the pravda.com.ua/authors/tarasyuk/). odds with that of the Kuchma era, during 1. In the post-Kuchma era, the Party of first to not see Russia as a threat to As with the April 27 Black Sea Fleet which NATO played two roles. In 1994- Regions evolved into an ideological party Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integri- treaty extension, the law was rushed through 1999 the NATO card was used to pressure that represents the eastern Slavic-neo-Soviet ty and to pursue a single vector pro-Russian Parliament after ignoring 420 proposed Moscow to respect Ukraine’s sovereignty political culture of Russophone eastern- foreign policy (Eurasia Daily Monitor, changes by the opposition and without the and territorial integrity. Although Russia southern Ukraine, particularly Donetsk and March 12, April 23). The rationale for a scrutiny of parliamentary committees. Our was one of five nuclear powers that gave Crimea. “NATO card” is meaningless if Russia is no Ukraine National Deputy Vyacheslav “security assurances” to Ukraine in 2. There is counter-reaction to the Viktor longer perceived as a threat. Kyrylenko, described the vote on such an December 1994 in exchange for Kyiv’s Yushchenko era (2005-2010), specifically On the eve of the Clinton visit, Western important issue of national security as a renunciation of nuclear weapons and acces- perceived as his single-vector pro-Western commentators offered mixed appraisals of “farce,” adding “[Parliament’s] hall is a pure sion to the non-proliferation treaty (NPT), foreign policy and poor relations with profanation of the democratic process” the Russian executive and Parliament took Russia. (Continued on page 15) (www.pravda.com.ua, July 1). Parliament, until 1997-1999 to sign and ratify a treaty in his view, has become a “rubber-stamp that recognized Ukraine’s borders. The body.” Russian-Ukrainian border has yet to be The vote was timed to occur before U.S. delimited (President Dmitry Medvedev Quotable notes Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in agreed to revisit this issue during his May “... Secretary of State Hillary Clinton will make a timely visit to Kyiv on Kyiv on the following day. At a joint press visit to Kyiv) and demarcated. Friday [July 2]. She should build four themes into the message that she brings: conference, President Viktor Yanukovych Ukraine joined NATO’s Partnership for “First, Ukrainian officials say they want to balance relationships with Russia stated, “We appreciate today the reaffirma- Peace (PfP) in January 1994 and a NATO and the West, but Kyiv appears to have leaned dramatically toward Moscow the tion of the U.S. position to guarantee the Documentation and Information Center was past few months. Ukraine should give greater attention to developing relations sovereignty, independence, territorial integ- opened in Kyiv in 1997 (the second such with Europe and the United States. If so, the West will work with Ukraine to rity and inviolability of Ukraine’s state bor- office after Moscow). In 1994-2004 Ukraine build robust and substantive relationships. ders of Ukraine.” He went on to stress, became the most active PfP member among “Second, disturbing reports are coming from within Ukraine regarding media “This is especially important for Ukraine as the Commonwealth of Independent States; pressure, efforts to assert control over the judiciary, and SBU activities. It is a European non-aligned country” emphasiz- developed extensive levels of cooperation important that Kyiv understand that a rollback of democracy would severely ing that Ukraine is now a “non-bloc coun- with individual NATO countries, such as the damage Ukraine’s image in – and relations with – the West. try.” Secretary Clinton stressed that the door United Kingdom and the United States; and “Third, Ukraine appears to be doing many rapid deals with the Russians. That to NATO membership remained open sent troops to every peacekeeping mission is Ukraine’s prerogative. But Kyiv should be careful: the West will not be able (www.pravda.com.ua, July 2). under NATO. to help if Ukraine negotiates away some of its sovereignty. As former Foreign Affairs Minister Ukraine entered the second stage in its “Fourth, genuine reform of the Ukrainian economy remains critical. It will Borys Tarasyuk noted, Ukraine’s neutrality relationship with NATO in 2000-2004. The improve living standards and give Kyiv greater wherewithal to pursue foreign is not supported by any increase in the Heorhii Gongadze murder (“Kuchmagate”) policies of its own choice rather than out of necessity. defense budget. Neutral Sweden and and Kolchuha scandals (radars allegedly “The West cannot be indifferent to what happens to Ukraine. Secretary Finland spend between $608 and $745 per sent to Iraq) isolated President Kuchma Clinton can put down important markers as to how Ukraine’s relations with the citizen on defense, while Ukraine spends from the West and pushed Ukraine into United States and Europe should develop.” only $26 per citizen (http://blogs.pravda. Russia’s orbit. In addition, Washington com.ua/authors/tarasyuk/). Neutral Ukraine established close relations with Moscow in – Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer, writing in a June 30 com- has also agreed to a long-term foreign mili- the aftermath of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, mentary titled “Ukraine – Not Yet Lost” on The Brookings Institution website. tary base. which led to fears echoed today in Kyiv that

“Of all the stops on Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s upcoming trip to Europe, none is more important than Ukraine. This is a country heading in the wrong direction – as evidenced by the disturbing and rapid rollback of its demo- IMF announces agreement cratic gains. Much is at stake, for the implications of a Ukraine moving toward a non-democratic, if not authoritarian, system of governance are enormous not just on $14.9 billion loan to Ukraine for Ukraine, but also for Europe and the United States. Ukraine is critical to advancing the vision of a Europe whole, free, and at peace. Thus, it is imperative An International Monetary Fund and balanced growth. Policies under the for Clinton to convey to Ukraine’s new leadership the United States’ distress (IMF) mission visited Kyiv on June program include fiscal adjustment to con- over recent developments and its strong hope that this represents just a detour – 21-July 3 to discuss economic policies tain the 2010 consolidated general gov- and not a dead end – for democratic development in the country. ... that could be supported by a stand-by ernment deficit to 5.5 percent of GDP in “Yanukovych must be told directly by Clinton that the track he is on leads arrangement (SBA) with the IMF. At the 2010 and 3.5 percent in 2011 with a view into a brick wall. On its current trajectory, Ukraine will lose support and interest conclusion of the visit, Thanos Arvanitis, to setting public debt firmly on a declin- from the West, which already is not keen to engage Ukraine, and be left to deal mission chief for Ukraine, issued the fol- ing path. with Russia on its own. Here are some points the Secretary of State should con- lowing statement in Kyiv. (The statement The fiscal adjustment is to be achieved vey: was also released by the IMF in by tax and social security structural “• Mr. President, you need to remove the heads of the SBU and/or Ministry of Washington.) reforms, expenditure rationalization com- Interior [Internal Affairs] – or any local officials – if pressure or attacks against bined with efforts to improve tax admin- journalists continue. That is the only way the message will get out that the media * * * istration. Additional resources are allocat- are off-limits. The mission has reached a staff-level ed in the budget to protect the poorest “• You and your ministers should avoid stirring controversy over issues of segment of the population. agreement with the authorities of Ukraine Ukrainian identity, language, and culture, especially for those living in the west- Financial sector reforms are focused on an economic policy program that can ern part of the country; you are only contributing to the country’s polarization. on restoring the health of the banking be supported by a two-and-a-half-year “• Stop allowing officials to harass religious organizations and non-govern- system, including by ensuring an ade- mental organizations, permit freedom of assembly, and show tolerance for diver- stand-by arrangement in the amount quate level of capitalization and strength- equivalent to SDR [Special Drawing sity as well as critics (foreign and domestic) of your government. ening the independence of the National “• Deal with corruption aggressively – including within your own ranks – and Rights] 10 billion ($14.9 billion U.S.). Bank of Ukraine. The agreement reached with the authori- not just to settle old scores. Energy sector reforms will help to “... the United States and the European Union need to wake up to what is ties is subject to approval by IMF man- strengthen the gas sector and improve unfolding and be prepared to ramp up their engagement significantly. ... agement and the executive board. Naftohaz’s financial position, limiting its Yanukovych and his government need to know that the West recognizes the Consideration by the executive board is deficit to 1 percent of GDP in 2010 and importance of a successful Ukraine –and is serious about offering it the prospect expected in late July, following approval balancing its finances in 2011, while, at of deeper integration. But Yanukovych must do his part too, and that means get- of legislative changes relating to the bud- the same time, protecting the most vul- ting Ukraine back on the right democratic track.” get and financial sector. nerable people. Legislative reforms will The goal of the authorities’ economic be aimed at modernizing the economy – David J. Kramer, senior Transatlantic fellow with the German Marshall of program is to entrench fiscal and finan- and improving business environment, to the United States, in a July 1 article on the fund’s website titled “Clinton to Kyiv: cial stability, advance structural reforms, restore robust economic growth over the Speaking Truth to Power.” and put Ukraine on a path of sustainable coming years. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28 FOR THE RECORD: Joint statement of U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission Following is the text of the Joint continued engagement with the technical and financial support to reach Statement of the Second Session of the International Monetary Fund. Both sides this goal. To promote the modernization United States-Ukraine Strategic recognized the potential for increased of Ukraine’s nuclear power industry and Partnership Commission, which was bilateral trade and investment and, in that diversification of its fuel supply, both issued in Kyiv on July 2. regard, agreed on the need for renewed sides agreed to establish a group under efforts to improve the business and invest- this Commission to look at further possi- Foreign [Affairs] Minister of Ukraine ment climate and to tackle corruption. The bilities for cooperation in civil nuclear Kostyantyn Gryshchenko and U.S. crucial issue of energy was discussed, power. The two sides also agreed to con- Secretary of State Hillary Clinton met July including the modernization of Ukraine’s tinue working together on nuclear safety, 2, 2010, in Kyiv, Ukraine, and co-chaired gas transit sector. Ukraine recognized the including efforts to safeguard the the second session of the United States- importance of enhancing its energy con- Chornobyl nuclear reactor site. With the Ukraine Strategic Partnership sumption efficiency as it seeks to expand approaching 25th anniversary of the Commission. They reiterated that coopera- domestic production. Prospects for the Chornobyl catastrophe, Ukraine under- tion between our two countries is based on development of conventional and uncon- lined the significance of the International common interests and shared values mir- ventional energy sources were explored. Conference on Chornobyl to be held in rored in the United States-Ukraine Charter Ukraine reiterated its goal of European Kyiv in April 2011. Both sides reaffirmed on Strategic Partnership, including democ- integration, and the United States wel- the importance of continuing internation- racy, economic freedom and prosperity, comed progress in negotiations toward an al assistance, including the Shelter Fund security and territorial integrity, energy EU [European Union]-Ukraine financing to complete the project of its security, cooperation in the defense area, Association Agreement. The two sides dis- conversion into an ecologically safe sys- the rule of law and people-to-people con- cussed the future of European security and tem. tacts. To realize the full potential of our ways it could be enhanced. Both agreed U.S. State Department Both sides reaffirmed their shared partnership, Secretary Clinton and Foreign that security in Europe must be indivisible Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Minister vision of a world without nuclear weapons Minister Gryshchenko decided to expand and should not create new divisions Kostyantyn Gryshchenko with U.S. and pledged to work together to prevent cooperation across a broad spectrum of among partners and neighbors. The United Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at proliferation and to realize the Nuclear mutual priorities. They agreed to establish States and Ukraine will redouble efforts to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Security Summit’s goal of securing all vul- three new commission groups on civil seek a negotiated settlement to the nerable nuclear materials. The U.S. recog- nuclear power cooperation, political dia- Transnistrian conflict through the 5+2 The United States and Ukraine dis- nized Ukraine’s unique contribution to logue and the rule of law, and science and talks. cussed issues related to democratic devel- nuclear disarmament and reconfirmed that technology, and to explore ways to expand Both sides noted with satisfaction the opment. The United States welcomed the the security assurances recorded in the people-to-people exchanges. planned increase in defense engagement fact that Ukraine’s presidential elections Budapest Memorandum with Ukraine of The Strategic Partnership this year, specifically the joint Sea Breeze had been conducted in accordance with December 5, 1994, remain in effect. Commission’s day-long session covered a and Rapid Trident exercises. Ukraine reaf- international standards. Both sides reiterat- The U.S. and Ukraine remain commit- range of issues that reflected the breadth firmed that its continued partnership with ed their commitment to shared democratic ted to the safe storage and elimination of and depth of bilateral relations: economic NATO, including through its Annual values, particularly in the areas of freedom the SS-24 solid rocket propellant stored in recovery, energy, foreign policy, defense National Program, remains among its pri- of the press, freedom of assembly and Pavlograd, Ukraine, and will jointly con- and security, democracy and the rule of orities. The United States reiterated its judicial independence. sult on how to do so in an expeditious, law, and nuclear security and non-prolifer- support for Ukrainian efforts to transform The sides discussed the steps to imple- economically feasible and environmental- ation. and restructure its armed forces, and com- ment the agreements reached by our two ly sound manner. Ukraine and the United States mended Ukraine’s continuing contribution presidents during the Nuclear Security Secretary Clinton and Foreign Minister exchanged views and agreed to continue to international peace and security through Summit, namely, Ukraine’s decision to Gryshchenko look forward to further dialogue on recovery from the global its deployments to Afghanistan, Iraq and get rid of all its stocks of highly enriched strengthening the strategic partnership financial downturn and the results of the Kosovo. The United States and Ukraine uranium by the time of the next nuclear between the United States and Ukraine recent G-8 and G-20 summits. The United agreed to further consultations on ways to security summit, including the removal of and convening the next session of the States expressed support for Ukraine’s strengthen regional and global security a substantial part of those stocks this Strategic Partnership Commission in systemic reforms, as well as Ukraine’s through mutual efforts. year, and the United States’ necessary Washington, D.C.

U.S. secretary of state’s address at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute Below are excerpts of U.S. Secretary of sustainable economic future. I know there State Hillary Clinton’s town hall meeting at have been disputes over energy and the cost the Kyiv Polytechnic Institute on July 2. of energy that have literally played out in The full text may be read at http://www. your daily lives. More needs to be done to state.gov/secretary/rm/2010/07/143941. make Ukraine energy independent. Ukraine htm. has the resources that can be used to achieve that goal. I know that we face Over the years, I’ve been fortunate to together global issues ranging from climate visit Ukraine and made many friends, and change to HIV/AIDS, food insecurity and have had a front-row seat on history as I’ve conflict. watched the latest chapter in Ukraine’s cen- So no matter where one lives in the turies-long story unfold. I’m pleased to be world today, there is always a temptation to visiting Central and Eastern Europe and the get discouraged, dispirited – give up on the Caucasus on this trip over our Fourth of promise of democracy because it is a slow July holiday. Tomorrow I will be traveling and sometimes messy process. But I’m here to Poland for a meeting of the Community to urge you to do the opposite – to work of Democracies, and then I will visit even harder to strengthen your democracy, Azerbaijan, Armenia and Georgia. to build your civil society, to empower your At every stop, I’m talking about the media, to ensure that your future here in importance of openness, civil society, and Ukraine is as positive as you deserve it to the values that support democracy. And I be. ... U.S. State Department cannot think of a better place to begin this Ukraine matters, not just to Ukrainians – trip than right here in Ukraine. Your coun- Ukraine matters to the world. Because there U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton responds to students’ questions try has made a remarkable journey and you are so many opportunities for Ukraine to at Kyiv Polytechnic Institute. are still moving forward toward the future assume a position of prominence and influ- you deserve. ence in the region, in Europe, and even ing today, and later this year we’ll have the that in democracies, where they be When I first visited Ukraine in 1995, this beyond. An open, innovative Ukraine has third meeting in Washington. ... 234-years-old or 19-years-old, that we was a newly independent state still emerg- much to offer. When I look at the students Our cooperation with Ukraine is very never lose sight of the values and core free- ing from decades of Soviet rule. Today, who graduate from this institute and know important to the United States and to the doms that protect and promote democracy Ukraine is a proud democracy. And people that you are among the best in the world, I Obama administration. And we look for and reform: Freedom of speech, freedom of not only in my country, but in countries see limitless possibilities. And the world is ideas that come not just from the govern- press, freedom to petition governments, to around the world, have found inspiration in looking to you to secure your democracy, ment-to-government interaction, but the assemble, to participate in the political your commitment to free and fair elections. grow your economy, deepen your integra- people-to-people contacts that this town sphere. These are not just afterthoughts, ... tion with Europe, and create the conditions hall represents. Because we know that it is these are not just enshrined in our Meeting the challenges of the century that will allow you and every Ukrainian cit- not, in the end, our governments that dis- Declaration of Independence or the Human will require us to face the difficulties that lie izen to make the most of your God-given cover the solutions to the problems we face, Rights Declaration, these are absolutely the ahead and to make tough choices. I know potential. but it is within an open society the work of right and the property of each individual. that the global economic downturn has The United States wants to be your part- individual citizens who challenge conven- I discussed the importance of defending taken a heavy toll on Ukraine, and even ner. The foreign [affairs] minister and I are tional thinking, who work through the solu- these rights with your president, and he has though there are signs of progress and chairing a Strategic Partnership tions that are necessary for progress. ... recovery, more help is needed to ensure a Commission, and we held our second meet- That’s why it’s particularly important (Continued on page 5) No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 5 Remarks by Hillary Clinton and Viktor Yanukovych Following is the text of remarks by porting a strong civil society, media inde- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton pendence, and public sector transparency. and Ukrainian President Viktor And we appreciate the president’s recent Yanukovych on Friday, July 2, in Kyiv. statements in support of media freedom, The text was released by the U.S. and we will work with the Ukrainian Department of State. government to continue safeguarding these critical liberties. SECRETARY CLINTON: Let me We are following up on Ukraine’s his- begin by thanking the president for his toric decision to get rid of its stocks of hospitality. And I want to extend on highly enriched uranium by 2012, and we behalf of President [Barack] Obama and greatly appreciate the leadership the pres- myself congratulations on your upcoming ident showed in making that announce- 60th birthday. I am delighted to be back ment at the Nuclear Security Summit in in Ukraine for my fourth visit. I was priv- April. ileged to come twice as first lady, once as And the United States welcomes the a senator from New York, and now as Ukrainian Parliament’s decision to secretary of State on behalf of the Obama approve foreign military exercises on administration. Ukrainian territory in 2010 and we thank Ukraine’s journey has been remark- Ukraine and the Ukrainian people for able, and people in many nations, includ- your important contributions to NATO ing the United States, are deeply and other international security opera- impressed by your progress. The United tions. U.S. State Department States is proud of our partnership with Mr. President, your nation’s commit- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton participates in a joint press conference Ukraine and the many ties that connect ment to democracy has inspired the with Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych in Kyiv. the American and Ukrainian people. United States and the world, and we will The president and I had a very produc- draw upon that inspiration as we work to tive meeting. We discussed ways that build the partnership between our Ukraine and the United States can deepen nations. I thank you for your hospitality, Some have tried to force Ukrainians into and expand our strategic partnership, and both President Obama and I look for- a choice between aligning your country moving forward with the work of the ward to many years of close cooperation U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership and partnership between our governments with Russia or with the West. We believe Commission that I co-chair along with and our people. the foreign [affairs] minister. that is a false choice. Ukraine is an inde- My visit comes at an important PRESIDENT YANUKOVYCH: (Via moment in Ukraine’s history. The recent interpreter.) Dear Secretary of State, dear pendent nation, and we hope Ukraine will elections represented a major step in the ladies and gentleman, I’m very happy to consolidation of Ukraine’s democracy. welcome you in Ukraine today. I’m grate- have good relations with its neighbors – As Ukraine moves forward, the country ful to you, your Excellency and I’m including Russia – and that Ukraine will will face questions about its place in the grateful to President Obama for all the region and the world. Some have tried to kind words that you have told me today. pursue close, constructive relationships force Ukrainians into a choice between Today’s meeting with the secretary of aligning your country with Russia or with state has reaffirmed the readiness of our with the United States and countries of the West. We believe that is a false choice. both countries to further deepen bilateral Ukraine is an independent nation, and we relations on the basis of the U.S.-Ukraine the European Union. hope Ukraine will have good relations Charter on Strategic Partnership. with its neighbors – including Russia – Today, we had a wonderful opportunity – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and that Ukraine will pursue close, con- to discuss the most pressing issues of the structive relationships with the United U.S.-Ukrainian relations and identify the States and countries of the European areas where our cooperation can further Union. We do not believe in the concept of broaden. This is true in particular about very close. The issues related to Ukraine’s Fund, overcoming the consequences of “spheres of influence.” We believe that it increasing our cooperation in the areas of domestic situation were also on the agenda the financial and economic crisis, and is up to Ukrainians to chart your own trade and investments as well as energy. today. And I’m very happy to know that conducting systemic reforms in Ukraine. course towards your own future. And in We paid special attention to discussing the United States assess positively politi- We highly appreciate the position that doing so, you can count on the support and some practical aspects of the implementa- cal stabilization in the country, the fact – the consistent position of the United friendship of the United States. tion of the agreements that we reached that the public administration system is States that was reaffirmed today to guar- The president and I also discussed eco- when I saw President Obama in April of becoming more effective – basically that antee Ukraine’s sovereignty, indepen- nomic reform, which is critical to this year in Washington. The state secre- means that they positively assess the first dence, territorial integrity and inviolabili- Ukraine’s ability to prosper and attract tary and myself were quite happy to note steps of Ukraine toward reforms. ty of its borders. This is especially impor- foreign investment. We discussed energy the fruitful results of the second meeting It is very important that the United tant for Ukraine as a European non-bloc reform and its potential to transform of the U.S.-Ukrainian Commission on States support the program to overcome nation. I want to emphasize that the Ukraine into an energy producer and Strategic Partnership that took place this the crisis that the Ukrainian government United States of America is our reliable, becoming more energy efficient, which morning in Kyiv with participation of our and president are implementing. We high- strategic partner, and we on the Ukrainian will save money not only for the govern- high-ranking guest. ly appreciate the readiness of the United side are ready to do whatever is necessary ment, but the people of Ukraine in the During our meeting, we also shared our States to provide support to Ukraine in to further consolidate our partnership. I long run. ideas about a range of important interna- some of the most important areas for the am cordially grateful to you, dear We also discussed the importance of tional issues and we noted that our under- country, such as re-establishing coopera- Secretary of State, for our today’s fruitful protecting Ukraine’s democracy by sup- standing of possible solutions for them is tion with the International Monetary work.

It’s important, too, that we look at how women who have banded together to rescue extremism around the world, from those U.S. secretary... to promote broadly based prosperity. One victims of human trafficking, people fight- who would turn the clock back on educa- (Continued from page 4) of the problems in societies around the ing for the rights of the disabled, students tion, on women, on the modern advances made a commitment to uphold Ukraine’s world today is that too much of the produc- and grandparents, men and women who that we take advantage of. I, for one, will democracy, to strengthen the rule of law, to tivity of the economies are going to too few. have devoted so much of their lives to pro- do everything I can to bring together maintain a strong respect for human rights. Too few people, the political and economic tecting human rights, to fighting diseases European civilization, Americans, and like- elite, are realizing the vast majority of bene- like HIV/AIDS, to protecting the environ- minded people around the world who will During his visit to the Council of Europe on fits from economic activity. So part of the ment, to creating a more open and account- work for a better future and against the April 27, President Yanukovych said very challenge of economic growth and prosper- able society. forces of disintegration. clearly that the rule of law cannot exist in ity is to make sure it gets down and equally I just met with a group of representa- Ukraine has a very important role to Ukraine unless corruption is eradicated and spread among people. And we have to work tives of civil society groups that are work- play in that because of your history, comprehensive judicial reform is imple- towards spurring investment and long-term ing here in Ukraine. And I will say to you because of your geography, you are mented. He also spoke out against the growth in Ukraine. And we have to work what I said to them. Do not get discour- uniquely positioned to play that role. And I intimidation of journalists. together to end corruption in both the pub- aged. Do not lose heart. Do not stop now. know that as you go forward in making Now the United States applauds these lic and the private sectors. Because building a strong democracy is whatever choices are best for you and your statements and we welcome these commit- I know that having been elected to office not a job for other people; it is really a job own families, that whatever contribution ments. But we recognize that rhetoric alone and having run for president, that when it for each of us. And even though it is diffi- you can make to Ukraine’s future will does not change behavior. These statements comes to motivating democratically elected cult, the challenges of our age are great, come back to benefit you and future gen- need to be followed up with concrete officials, there is no force more powerful but they are not greater than the challenges erations. And as you make those choices, I actions. And we have said, very clearly, to than citizens who refuse to accept the status Ukraine faced in the past. Ukraine has want you to know that the United States, the Ukrainian government that we will help quo, who insist that measurable progress be overcome so much. ... the Obama Administration, and the to make sure these values and freedoms are made. Here in Ukraine, you have a power- I’m very optimistic, as is my nature. I American people are cheering you on and protected. ful asset: A strong, courageous civil society, believe that we face a great threat from standing with you. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28

COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly The SBU versus Western analysts U.S. strategy in Ukraine by Alexander J. Motyl and Taras Kuzio and not President Kuchma’s multi-vecto- The United States government is certainly in a difficult position in dealing with the rism. Mr. Yanukovych is the first presi- administration of Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych. After watching Mr. The detention on June 26 and threat of dent to oppose NATO membership and Yanukovych conduct an extensive reversal of Ukrainian foreign policy, forging expulsion of Nico Lange, Ukraine direc- not to see it as a steppingstone to unprecedented cooperation between the Russian and Ukrainian governments in all tor of the Konrad Adenaeuer Foundation, European Union membership (as all key spheres, the U.S. was left with little leverage for influence. together with a range of new policies Eastern European countries did). What’s left is to try and prevent the Yanukovych administration from completely directed at the opposition and journalists, But, how serious is the claim that following in the footsteps of the Russian Federation in establishing an authoritarian signifies a return to pre-August 1991 Ukraine seeks EU membership? If one regime that is hostile to Western values such as rule of law, balance of power, individ- KGB tactics. This is a worrying develop- really wants to join the EU, one doesn’t ual rights and property rights. ment, as it shows the degree to which spoil relations with Germany by detain- Therefore, the strategy of the U.S. foreign policy team dealing with Ukraine has Ukraine’s young democracy is threatened ing one of its analysts. Nor does one pur- been to encourage the Yanukovych administration in its moments of progress and by a return to neo-Soviet semi-authoritar- sue semi-authoritarianism if one is seri- reform, while avoiding criticism, which could send Kyiv diving into Vladimir Putin’s ianism. ous about European values. embrace and leaving the U.S. impotent in addressing pragmatic concerns. The strate- The only time a foreigner was prevent- Ukraine has given away its “NATO gy is an admirable attempt to keep the Ukrainian government engaged with Western ed from entering Ukraine under President card” to get Moscow to respect Ukraine’s governments and institutions, and to stave off the drift towards Russia that has Leonid Kuchma was in 2000 when Jed sovereignty and territorial integrity. already begun. Sunden, owner of the Kyiv Post, Damaging relations with Germany and U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s visit to Kyiv on July 2 fulfilled that strate- Korrespondent and other publications, undermining Ukraine’s integration into gy, as her foreign policy team was able to address pragmatic questions on economic was detained but then, like Mr. Lange, the EU, ahead of Mr. Yanukovych’s stabilization and energy cooperation, and following up on the historic decision of allowed to enter the country. In the USSR August visit to Berlin, is tantamount to Ukraine’s government to surrender its highly enriched uranium stocks. the KGB had blacklists of foreigners and Her foreign policy team also deserves credit for organizing meetings with opposi- it would seem from the Lange detention giving away Ukraine’s “EU card.” tion leader Yulia Tymoshenko and key leaders of Ukrainian civil society, including that the SBU has for the first time in The SBU under President Yushchenko Natalia Ligachova and Viktoria Siumar of the Stop Censorship movement and the Ukraine’s two decades of independence was never reformed into an institution Rev. Dr. Borys Gudziak, rector of the Ukrainian Catholic University. drawn up similar KGB-style lists of under democratic control and continued But the absence of any criticism in her remarks, as well as those of U.S. Western analysts. to be an extension of the presidential Ambassador John Tefft, is cause for great concern. Taras Kuzio was on the KGB blacklist apparatus. The lack of reform in the SBU Secretary Clinton repeatedly commended the Yanukovych administration for its and was expelled from Sheremetyevo is evident from the speed with which it “commitment” to European standards and to support freedom of the press and inde- Airport in April 1990 on his way to has quickly returned to KGB-style oper- pendence for Ukraine’s media. “Ukraine’s new leadership has already demonstrated a attend the inaugural congress of the ating tactics under President Yanukovych. commitment to democracy,” she said. Yet, when she said that it’s also important to Ukrainian Helsinki Union. These 10 pieces of advice “translate commitment into actions,” Ms. Clinton revealed the sophisticated diplomat- KGB blacklists disintegrated at the same ic terminology being used by the U.S. government. These alleged commitments sim- time the KGB disintegrated after the In the meantime, Western experts trav- ply aren’t what European-oriented Ukrainians are observing in the reality of their day- failed August 1991 hard-line putsch. Will eling to Ukraine would do well to heed to-day lives. Western academics and experts now be the following 10 pieces of advice for “A strong and independent Ukraine is good for Russia,” Mr. Tefft said. But that’s prevented from visiting Ukraine, as western analysts who are detained by the not how the Russians see it. A strong and independent Ukraine would cost Russia its before August 1991? authorities upon entering Ukraine: naval base in Sevastopol, end its domination over Ukrainian media and culture, and 1) Do not sign any Ukrainian docu- decimate the fifth-column position it currently enjoys in Ukrainian politics as it creates Return to KGB tactics ment. for itself a servile, satellite nation. The return to KGB-style tactics is 2) Do not let them have your passport His statement that “the changes created by the Orange Revolution appear to be irre- facilitated by the of the Security Service or other form of identification. versible” is simply out of touch with reality. Many of the gains made by the Orange of Ukraine (SBU) cooperating with the 3) Call your Embassy or Consulate Revolution in the spheres of reviving Ukrainian cultural life, democratic institutions Russian Federal Security Service (FSB) immediately. Ensure you have names, and European integration efforts are already decimated, and it will take years of and the re-definition of what constitute mobile telephones and emails of Embassy rebuilding to get them back if the authoritarian-minded Yanukovych administration threats to the Ukrainian state. The current personnel with you. were to ever leave power. authorities have adopted the Russian- 4) Telephone, text or e-mail Ukrainian The U.S. government is extending an overly generous “line of credit” to President Belarusian threat perception that sees the and Western politicians and journalists Yanukovych during this exceedingly long honeymoon period. The Ukrainian commu- West (especially the United States) as the immediately when you are denied entry. nity in the U.S. is wondering just how long the U.S. government intends to play ball main threat to Ukrainian national securi- Ensure you have names, mobile tele- with this authoritarian government before it decides that enough is enough. What will ty. phones and e-mails contacts of it take for the U.S. to speak up? Anti-Americanism re-surfaced in Ukrainian national deputies, journalists Journalists are already being tracked and followed by the Security Service of Ukraine in response to the Kuchmagate and NGO leaders. Bring contact num- Ukraine (SBU), which is spying on Father Gudziak, the rector of one of Ukraine’s crisis, the rise of Viktor Yushchenko and bers of Western journalists resident in most progressive, Western-oriented universities. Its officers asked him to dissuade stu- Kyiv (Reuters, Associated Press, dents from participating in demonstrations that are illegal – which could mean almost Our Ukraine, which won the 2002 elec- Financial Times, Wall Street Journal, all public meetings if certain legislation is passed. And, when people do demonstrate, tions, and the opposition threat in the Kyiv Post). they’re being corralled like animals and beaten. Ukraine’s illegally formed parliamen- 2004 elections. But this anti-American- 5) Ensure you have a mobile telephone tary coalition is passing new legislation every week that enhances the power of the ism was tempered by President Kuchma’s with built-in camera and e-mail and/or Ukrainian presidency to control the legislative and judicial branches of government. support of NATO membership (he twice The U.S. isn’t supposed to be merely a pragmatic actor in global politics. It’s sup- sought Membership Action Plans in 2002 texting facility. Make sure it is fully posed to defend the ideals of democratic institutions, rule of law and individual free- and 2004) and Ukraine’s sending the charged and bring one extra battery. Ask doms wherever they’re under threat – particularly in nations on Europe’s doorstep third largest contingent of troops to sup- another Westerner in line at passport con- striving to become part of the European community. port the U.S.-led coalition forces in Iraq trol to take a photo or video of you and If the U.S. government decides down the road that a democratic, European Ukraine in 2003. send these to Ukrainian/Western journal- is worth sacrificing for pragmatic, tactical gains, then it will only be playing into the Today, President Viktor Yanukovych’s ists. hands of those who stand opposed to Western civilization and values, and human re-orientation towards Russia and anti- 6) Ensure you have some cash with progress. Westernism is no longer tempered by you for essential purchases. Most facili- pro-Western foreign policies, as they ties in Kyiv’s Boryspil Airport do not were when he was prime minister under take credit cards. President Kuchma in 2002-2004. In 7) You do not know when you will see effect, we now have the “Putinization” of your luggage. Include basic toiletries in July the media (as Natalia Ligachova, editor your hand luggage. Turning the pages back... of Telekritika has written) and of 8) Bring reading and writing material Ukraine’s security forces. with you. Detention can be for up to 10 A single-vector foreign policy hours. Keep a log of what is taking place 16 Twenty years ago, on July 16, 1990, the Supreme Soviet of the and what is being said. Use this log to 1990 Ukrainian SSR proclaimed the republic’s state sovereignty, The Lange detention is confirmation write a blog and/or article afterwards. defined as “supremacy, independence, fullness and indivisibility that independent Ukraine, for the first Publicity is good for your plight. of the republic’s authority within the boundaries of the its territory, time in its 20-year history, is pursuing a 9) Use Twitter or texting to keep peo- and its independence and equality in external relations.” single-vector pro-Russian foreign policy, ple informed. To save time, prepare a The Ukrainian Parliament overwhelmingly approved the Declaration on State Sovereignty mailing list on your mobile phone of key of Ukraine by a vote of 355 to 4. The document was divided into 10 sections: Self- Dr. Alexander J. Motyl is a professor people (Embassy/Consulate officials, Determination of the Ukrainian Nation; Rule of the People; State Authority; Citizenship of of political science at Rutgers Western/Ukrainian journalists, Ukrainian the Ukrainian SSR; Territorial Supremacy; Economic Independence; Ecological Safety; University-Newark. politicians and NGO activists) you would Cultural Development; External and Internal Security; and International Relations. Dr. Taras Kuzio is Austrian Marshall wish to keep informed of your plight. The declaration decreed that Ukrainian law would take precedence on Ukrainian terri- Plan Foundation visiting fellow at the 10) Before travelling to Ukraine, ask tory above all-union laws, and declared that the Ukrainian SSR would maintain its own Center for Transatlantic Relations, School your colleagues for contact details of a of Advanced International Studies, John Kyiv-based lawyer whom you could tele- (Continued on page 11) Hopkins University, Washington. phone if you are detained. No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 7 IN THE PRESS: U.S. policy toward Ukraine and Russia From a Canadian Angle by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn “What the Secretary Will Find in sense of balance to all the self-congratu- Ukraine,” by Alyona Getmanchuk lation in Washington this week. (director of the Institute of World “Somebody in this government needs Policy in Kyiv), The New York Times, to wake up and smell the coffee, and take July 1: note that it is not Russia nor the relation- The best people are in prison “While Europeans are talking about ship that has been reset, but rather Obama how Ukraine has been ‘swallowed’ by himself. If all the high-fiving continues, it “Bereza Kartuzka” is a film about the Polish regime. In response, popular Russia, Hillary Clinton is making her is likely to be very short-lived, and political prisoners during the inter-war resistance, directed by the OUN, spread. first visit to Kiev [sic] as secretary of looked back upon with embarrassment.” Polish rule of western Ukraine. Its harsh- The assassination, followed by Poland’s state. ... ness spawned the Ukrainian Insurgent determination to “pacify” Ukrainians “But not everything is as it might have “No, it’s not a gentler, kinder Army, which went on to fight the Nazi exacerbated the situation. There were seemed even a half year ago. ... Russia,” by David J. Kramer (senior and Soviet machines. Producer/Director widespread arrests, prisons like Bereza “First, the Ukraine of President Transatlantic fellow at the German Yurij Luhovy caps the universality of Kartuzka and, ultimately, national resis- [Viktor] Yanukovich [sic] does not feel Marshall Fund of the United States), man’s inhumanity to man with the mes- tance by UPA under Gen. Shukhevych. offended by the United States. On the The Washington Post, June 22: sage: resistance to tyranny is eternal. And there, on the screen is my father, contrary, it is grateful: Ukrainian authori- “Ahead of Dmitry Medvedev’s visit to “Bereza Kartuzka,” named after the noto- Petro Bashuk, who was among those ties can now use the U.S.-Russian ‘reset’ Washington this week, a ‘leaked’ Russian rious prison, is about yesterday; its les- rounded up and incarcerated. as a carte blanche for moving themselves foreign policy document is causing some sons are applicable today. And real-life history changes like closer to Russia than they’ve been in 20 Russia watchers to wonder whether the Many young faces on the screen are channel surfing. Click! It’s 1939. Stalin years. Russian president is shifting his country familiar; they became Ukrainian leaders: collaborates with Hitler to invade “The United States must understand toward a more positive, pro-Western Roman Shukhevych founded an army; Poland. Will Western Ukraine finally be that this Ukraine does not view itself as a stance. A careful read of the 18,000-word Stefan Bandera led an independence rid of the insufferable Poles? Click! victim of Russia’s ‘imperial ambitions.’ It document does not support such wishful movement. They’re out. Click! The Soviets are in is freely and willingly helping Russia thinking. ... Then there are the familiar faces from but even more brutal than the previous appear as a new superpower. “Unlike the foreign policy document, Canada: Winnipeg’s Olha Bilas-Senchuk bastards. Click! They’re out. For a few “For President Yanukovich, in contrast the [officially released] military doctrine is seen crying, recalling her uncle and months there is peace and rejoicing. to the millions of Ukrainians who did not was not greeted warmly in the West, brother’s execution by hanging for resist- Click! It’s 1941. The Germans march in; vote for him, the presence of the Russian given its clear anti-Western tone. ing oppression. Volodymyr Makar is this time without Russians. Click! It’s the Black Sea fleet in Sevastopol, or the law According to the doctrine, the top dan- there, along with Sofijka and Lesia declaration of Ukraine’s independence! on Ukraine remaining outside any bloc gers to Russia are NATO’s enlargement Kachor’s mother, Ivanna Chernetska- Click! The Gestapo are arresting the (like NATO), is logical and natural. and its efforts to take on ‘global functions Kachor, and Theodor Baran, whose son OUN’s leadership. Several hundred, “The new government, in contrast to carried out in violation of the norms of Emil was a strong Canadian presence in including its leader, Bandera, are herded the opposition, does not see these agree- international law.’ Other dangers include post-independent Ukraine. Jaroslav to Nazi concentration camps. My father ments with Russia as a threat to deployment of foreign (i.e., American) Pryszlak’s commentary throughout the spends much of the war period in the Ukrainian sovereignty or territorial integ- troops in states bordering Russia and stra- footage is invaluable just like his eulogy death mills of Auschwitz. rity. tegic missile defense, which would at my father’s funeral was in 1995. Olha Click! The war ends. In Ukraine the “Yanukovich offers Russia a very sim- ‘undermin[e] global stability and Pawlyshyn-Kobziar recalls the horrid Soviets are crucifying the people. This ple deal: Kiev will help Moscow gain the violat[e] the established correlation of conditions in Bereza. Rotting, inadequate must stop. But the Allies have clicked to illusion that it is reviving its spheres of forces in the nuclear-missile sphere.’ ... food, overcrowding and toilet for all on a “off.” There is little compassion for those influence, and in exchange it will receive “Overall, the foreign policy document whistle command – finished or not. being persecuted, killed or exiled by financial help... clearly supports establishment of a Psychological torture was designed to Soviet comrades. A new policy of don’t “Yanukovich ... needs not only Russian sphere of influence, emphasizing reinforce the prison authorities’ pledge to ask, don’t tell allows the Kremlin to American help in securing financing, but the need to ‘consolidate the CIS (post- the incarcerated: Here you are nothing. commit then whitewash atrocities for also the symbolic support of the Obama Soviet) area’ and the imperative ‘actively Most of the faces are gone now, but nearly 50 years. administration. to counter ...attempts by forces outside their story continues. Bereza prisoners Occupations – by Poland, Germany “During Secretary Clinton’s visit, the the region to interfere in Russia’s rela- went on to become activists of the and Russia – defined Ukraine’s inter-war United States should make clear that such tions with the CIS countries.’ It calls for Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists, period. Today, the same players are at it support will not be possible if Ukraine bolstering the Russia-led Collective freedom fighters and the backbone of the again. Russia is determined to control continues to manifest tendencies incom- Security Treaty Organization and consoli- diaspora around the world. “Bereza Ukraine, albeit through its own govern- patible with its declared desire for inte- dating Russia’s Black Sea Fleet presence Kartuzka” made me understand why my ment. Poland protests the UPA and the gration into Europe. ...” in Ukraine’s Crimea and argues for the mother loved Hollywood’s “High Noon” OUN’s resistance to Polish atrocities promotion of Russian language and cul- – she was applauding the stand of one hoping, no doubt, favourable strategic “The Myth of the Russia Reset,” by ture in the countries along its borders. man against oppression. alliances with Russia. To placate Robert Amsterdam (lawyer and rule of “...the document... calls for drawing Bereza’s political prisoners, including Moscow, Germany undermines Ukraine’s law advocate), Perspectives on Global Ukraine ‘into the orbit of economic coop- my father, were incarcerated for resisting Euro-integration and its energy advan- Politics and Business, June 25: eration with Russia.’ It also pushes for a Poland’s de-Ukrainization. Most were tage. A dying, stateless John Demjanjuk “...The truth is that almost nothing in consortium to manage and develop students, held without trial, some for is persecuted for alleged war crimes Russia has changed outside of symbolic Ukraine’s gas-transportation system and three or four years. And there was the while Germany exonerates its own war gestures. Democratic freedoms are still the ‘acquisition by Russian investors of assassination of Minister Bronislav elite. Mr. Luhovy’s film is about resisting on total lock-down, while a protest move- controlling shareholdings in major Pieracki, the minister who directed the injustice. It attests to the universality of ment seeking only to protect their mini- Ukrainian enterprises.’ ... Polonization campaign. the right to self-determination and pro- mal constitutional rights is being crushed “Russia under Medvedev remains a The documentary says Hryhorij country with which we can still get some claims the inability of despots to sup- with a surplus of brutality. Energy impe- Matsejko, a Lviv student, committed the things done. But vast differences in our press this basic human right enshrined in rialism has advanced unencumbered... act. His photo reveals an unlikely assas- interests and values remain. They should the United Nations charter and various Political prisoners are still on trial, busi- sin: handsome, dreamy-eyed, studious, a not be swept under the rug.” international covenants. nessmen are imprisoned and in some person who, like the rest of them, chafed My father was incarcerated in Bereza cases killed while those responsible under Polish chauvinism. “It Takes Two to Reset,” by Lilia Kartuzka, then Brigidky Prison in Lviv remain unpunished, while some of the Here’s what happened. The Treaty of Shevtsova (senior associate, Carnegie from which he, Yaroslav Haywas and worst criminals are swiftly pardoned and Versailles legitimized new nations Moscow Center), Foreign Policy, June Petro Kaniuka escaped, creating a nation- let back onto the streets. ... Russia springing from the collapsed Austro- 16: al sensation and firing the spirit of resis- remains in open violation of a ceasefire Hungarian Empire. The Entente, deferen- “With Russian President Dmitry tance. A bas-relief of three falcons break- agreement [in Georgia], occupying terri- tial to Russia in matters dealing with the Medvedev due to visit Washington next ing out from behind bars was installed in tories which no real governments recog- eastern part of Europe, was baffled by week, Barack Obama’s administration is that infamous place, 33 Horodotska nize as independent. ... what to do with Ukraine. Margaret seemingly anxious to tout improved U.S. Street. Please say “Slava Ukrayini! “The reasons behind the Obama- MacMillan, in “Paris 1919,” describes relations with Russia as one of its prima- Heroyam Slava!” for freedom every- Medvedev burger summit have some- Lloyd George, then prime minister of ry foreign-policy achievements. ... where, should you ever visit. England, dismissing Ukraine’s delega- thing to do with the fact that both leaders “The Kremlin is willing to help Obama Brigidky was as foul as Bereza tion, which was seeking recognition for are experiencing a mutually decreasing try to earn his Nobel Peace Prize as long Kartuzka and as brutal as Auschwitz: statehood: he had once met a Ukrainian ability to manage international outcomes, as he’s aware that the reset is possible Occupational forces everywhere are mer- and he doesn’t need to meet another! from Kyrgyzstan to Iran to China. ... only on Russian terms: Don’t meddle in ciless. Yet Tato (father) would say, Such ignorance landed western “Having a camera down on the ocean Moscow’s affairs; recognize its spheres “Katset, incarceration, was a university.” Ukraine in Poland’s “care” for 25 years floor to capture the sickening eruption of of interest; and help with its economic And more in those institutions of “higher only. But the clever Poles had other oil certainly produced a sense of urgency modernization. The United States has ful- learning” he developed friends for life. plans: Polonize the population and keep in the U.S. president. Perhaps we should filled the first two conditions so far, but The “katsetnyky” were like no other fra- Ukraine. Chauvinism, ethnic hatred and consider putting some streaming cameras help on the third is not yet in sight. ternity on earth. Nelson Mandela, violence reigned. Ukrainians were kept all over Russia as well, to watch the show Moscow therefore must take a firmer line undoubtedly, knew this bond, as did the trials, beaten protesters, murdered jour- in bargaining with Washington: All con- out of businesses, professions and insti- dissidents of the Soviet regime – Levko nalists, and disappeared North tutions of higher learning. Speaking Caucasians, which may at least bring a (Continued on page 15) Ukrainian constituted insubordination to (Continued on page 20) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28 No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 9 Parma cathedral dedicates Our Lady of Pochaiv Shrine by Dick Russ Bishop Bura told those in attendance. “It is my great privilege to gather with the PARMA, Ohio – Hundreds of people clergy and all of you to participating, gathered here on a glorious Pentecost along with the members of the Sunday morning to officially dedicate Apostleship of Prayer, to bless and dedi- Our Lady of Pochaiv Shrine on the cate Our Lady of Pochaiv Shrine today.” grounds of St. Josaphat Ukrainian The bishop led numerous clergy and Catholic Cathedral. The May 23 ceremo- hundreds of parishioners in a procession ny capped seven years of planning, fund- around the cathedral and, arriving at the raising and hard work by the St. Josaphat shrine, presided over the formal dedica- Apostleship of Prayer, a small group of tion, sprinkling the shrine with holy prayerful women. water brought from the monastery in “It has been Our Lady who took our desires and led us to build this shrine in Pochaiv, Ukraine. her honor,” said Christina Sywyj-Hlabse, “Certainly the Mother of God is pres- current president of the Apostleship of ent here with us today her mantle to Prayer. “Today it is our privilege to pres- cover us and protect us,” Bishop Bura ent this gift of love to our church, to our commented. fellow parishioners, and to all those who The Rev. Michael Kulick, pastor, fol- will pray and worship here for genera- lowed the bishop in blessing the Shrine tions to come.” and reminded parishioners of the miracu- lous history of Our Lady of Pochaiv, who Bishop John Bura, apostolic adminis- Stefan A. Hlabse trator of the Eparchy of St. Josaphat in appeared to a monk and some shepherds Parma, presided at the divine liturgy on Mount Pochaiv in western Ukraine on Parishioners and clergy process around St. Josaphat Cathedral prior to the dedi- which was part of the dedication ceremo- April 17, 1198. cation of Our Lady of Pochaiv Shrine. ny. “It is a beautiful shrine and we are The icon, whose origin remains a mys- grateful to all those who helped,” he said tery, is credited with many miracles, at the conclusion of his homily. including the defeat of the invading Turks “This is a great day for our cathedral at the Pochaiv Lavra in 1675, and the parish and certainly a blessing for us all,” saving of 200 lives during a church col- lapse in the 1780s. “Just as our Blessed Mother selected Pochaiv from where she would produce miracles, our Blessed Mother also chose us, the parishioners of St. Josaphat, and the members of the Apostleship of Prayer,” the Rev. Kulick said. “Through our obedience to her and our imitation of her, we were guided along the way to this point, to this day. She promises us her protection. We honor her today, and we now ask through the grace of God and the guidance of our Bishop John for the blessing of this shrine for our future pro- tection.” Commissioned by the St. Josaphat Apostleship of Prayer, the shrine was Bishop John Bura looks on, as clergy follow him in blessing the shrine with holy designed by Kulchytsky Architects. The water from Pochaiv, Ukraine. icon mosaic was designed by Eikona Studios of Cleveland and assembled in Italy. Our Lady of Pochaiv is revered in both Catholic and Orthodox Churches. The Detail of the icon mosaic of Our Lady of icon is known as a “tenderness” icon, Pochaiv, dedicated Pentecost Sunday at because Jesus’ and Mary’s face touch, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic while Jesus gives a blessing with his Cathedral. hand.

Bishop John Bura, the cathedral’s pastor, the Rev. Michael Kulick, associate pas- tor the Rev. Vasyl Petriv, and other clergy pray with parishioners at the dedica- Parishioners Barbara Maciech and Faina Sywyj display an image of Our Lady of tion of the shrine. Pochaiv, on which the icon mosaic in the Shrine was based. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28 Vocal coach Oresta Cybriwsky shares her expertise around the globe by Adrian Bryttan in bonfires, colorful Ukrainian myths of diately drops her floppy right ear when she the “lisovi mavky” (forest nymphs) and dislikes any sound...” MUNICH, Germany – “Just how am I age-old goddess traditions of weaving In 2004 Meggy stayed home with her supposed to find that note?” Brett, a highly wildflower-wreaths. Later, while studying dog-sitter when Ms. Cybriwsky made the decorated 27-year-old lieutenant com- 19th century Romantic repertoire, she first of several trips to China to perform mander returning from his second tour of experienced on many levels how nature and teach master classes in opera, Lied, duty in Iraq, was lying on his back in deeply inspired Franz Schubert and other vocal technique and accompanying. Her Chicago, learning to relax and breathe composers. Awakening this awareness in uniquely passionate and refreshing deeply. After humming a simple exercise, younger generations is central to her work. approach to music is so new to the Chinese he finally found one pitch he could hold Back in Munich, Germany, in addition that they record and videotape whenever onto... and then another. “I’m trained to to her regular position as vocal coach at her hands touch the keyboard. aim at tanks, not to look inside and hunt the University for Music and Performing One voice professor recently exclaimed for notes,” he dead-panned to his teacher. Arts, Oresta assumes a more traditional after hearing her performance of It is in such re-alignment workshops role of vocal coach/pianist for master Rachmaninoff songs, “I didn’t know with non-singers that internationally classes with some of this era’s greatest whether to listen to the singer or to the pia- known pianist and vocal coach Oresta singers. Always musically inspiring, these nist. Exquisite!” Cybriwsky demonstrates her conviction intense collaborations also reveal the Serving as interpreter, Chinese superstar that every human being is innately musi- “human-ness” of the vocal gods and god- Lang Lang‘s first piano teacher, feisty little cal. A natural voice-body connection exists desses. Yafen Zhu added: “Of course she’s bril- from birth, but issues can block this natu- After a particularly difficult session cor- liant! Every note is vibrant and alive in her ral process and the body will reveal the recting the pronunciation of that feared playing.” story. Vocal technique can thus be seen as German suffix called the “schwa,” legend- In Shanghai, various questions were learning how to eliminate what is getting ary soprano Elisabeth Schwarzkopf just posted regarding Ms. Cybriwsky’s most in the way. smiled and sighed, “You know, in our day important advice for accompanists. The Oresta Cybriwsky with her Jack Russell- Ms. Cybriwsky believes a greater part we couldn’t really do it any better, either.” Chinese translation for “Get a life!” drew mix Meggy, who accompanies her almost of singing is re-learning to breathe proper- During a cigarette break, Dietrich peals of laughter from the audience. An everywhere. ly and naturally. Breathing for life: inspira- Fischer-Dieskau, probably the most accompanist, especially for singers, must tion...respiration…spirit (spirare, to recorded vocalist in history, once joked draw upon many and varied experiences to ever, Ms. Schwarzkopf warned that the breathe; Latin). She discussed this with the with a bare-footed Ms. Cybriwsky about be extraordinary, and for the Chinese it Chinese are overtaking today’s musical head of an organization that rehabilitates whether she was planning to wear shoes was an extraordinarily new concept to scene. Ms. Cybriwsky is indeed most American troops traumatized by service in for the concert. have a collaborative pianist as cultural impressed by their hunger for knowledge Iraq: “95 percent of our therapy is breath Divas Christa Ludwig and Brigitte envoy of European and American music. and total dedication to learning Western work. These young soldiers have great dif- Fassbaender insist on the presence of Ms. Cybriwsky has two handsome sons music. ficulty verbalizing their experiences, but Meggy, Ms. Cybriwsky’s tri-colored Jack and has never believed in giving some- For the special holiday “Moon Festival” by learning to connect with their breath, Russell terrier, whenever they teach in thing up in life for the sake of a so-called she was invited to the Beijing home of Lin with their bodies, they can better access Italy and Austria. Meggy has developed career. It is the additional rewards of being Shi, a gifted, then 17-year-old mezzo- any locked-up trauma.” into somewhat of a celebrity in music cir- a mother that make her life special and soprano who “devoured” music for break- “Connections” are the themes of Ms. cles, quietly sleeping or nestling under the down-to-earth. fast, lunch and dinner. Lin wore the stan- Cybriwsky’s life, linked by the golden piano. She has been filmed on Italian and She found Asians a joy to work with dard dark-blue, white-striped jogging pants thread of music. Growing up in New Austrian TV, and newspapers have called because their innate language ability is and white polo shirt of the young students. Haven, Conn., she discovered her deep her “The accompanist’s very own accom- rooted in pictures and imagination. But all the etiquette in the world could not bond to nature during many summers at panist”: “The little dog, usually found next Chinese is a symbolic language where help Ms. Cybriwsky know how to react Plast camps: the shadowy woods and star- to the right pedal, shows her appreciation each word reveals its meaning through its when she realized the whole family literal- ry nights, the smells of dry wood crackling upon hearing a beautiful voice, but imme- representational calligraphy. Ms. ly lived in the garage of a high-rise. Lin’s Cybriwsky compares the words of own room was the size of a tiny bathroom Western poetry to many waterlilies on a crammed with thousands of CDs of lake’s surface: by themselves they make Western classical music. A plastic soda pretty poetic sentences but if one searches bottle cut in half served as a vase for the underneath, the roots of the water-lilies lilies Ms. Cybriwsky had brought. (words) are very long and deep, inter- During their feast of various dumplings, twined, many-shaded and textured by light lovingly prepared by Lin’s mother in their or darkness. cramped quarters, Ms. Cybriwsky For instance, in the written Chinese explained Ukrainian Christmas foods and word for flower (“hua”), one can actually customs. Gratitude for food on the table “see” the stem, neck and petals. Or consid- mingled with personal stories of the er the descriptive vowel “o” in the word Cultural Revolution, when the Chinese for “rose” in most languages... The deep people were reduced to eating tree bark experiencing of words in any language – and making soup from leaves. Having word energy – results in convincing, always been deeply disturbed by the nev- authentic expression, and not merely an er-ending hunger rampant in this world, intellectual exercise. Ms. Cybriwsky drew parallels to the tragic After more than three decades working enormity of the Holodomor. in Europe, Ms. Cybriwsky delights in She and Lin gave an impromptu concert coaching German students on American for the family and curious neighbors. musicals and checks on current idioms by Currently the young Beijing singer is ful- phoning her sister Nina in New Haven. At one of her last master classes, how- (Continued on page 18)

Oresta Cybriwsky (second from left) during a master class in Shanghai, with Yafen Zhu (left) as interpreter, working with pianist and singer together. No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 11 Bandurist Julian Kytasty performs in Massachusetts by Ihor Slabicky pushed out and Falsehood taking its place. of the village priest is upset by During his introduction to this song, Mr. his too-long beard. When she JAMAICA PLAIN, Mass. – Just one Kytasty suggested that reading any newspa- goes to complain to the bishop, week after the premiere of the radioban- per could show just how true this old song is she finds out that he has an even duristan.com website and his performance in contemporary times. longer beard. With the lightness at the Radio Banduristan International con- Switching to his modern bandura, Mr. of his playing, Mr. Kytasty bril- cert in New York City, Julian Kytasty, Kytasty recounted his early days, learning to liantly portrayed the tone and world-renowned bandurist, was on the road. play on a similar instrument, being taught rhythm of the upset woman. Packing up his concert bandura and by his father and performing at church halls Mr. Kytasty spoke about another that is a faithful reproduction of an in Detroit. He proceeded to play one of the some of his upcoming travels 18th century instrument, he traveled to first pieces he learned, a wonderful dance and performances: New Jamaica Plain, Mass., to perform a solo con- number that under his nimble fingers sound- Mexico, Israel, Toronto and cert at the parish hall of St. Andrew the ed light and airy. Buryatia – the latter at an inter- First-Called Apostle Ukrainian Orthodox From Detroit, the bandurist took the national music festival celebrat- Church. audience with him to Saskatoon, ing the peoples and cultures of The 90-minute concert, on Sunday, May Saskatchewan. There, on a winter afternoon, the steppes that stretch from 16, which drew some 70 bandura aficiona- waiting for an event to start at the Mohyla Buryatia to Ukraine. dos from as far away as Rhode Island, was Noting the admiration for co-sponsored by the Ukrainian American Institute, and wanting to warm up his fin- horses that is common to all Educational Center of Boston, the Ukrainian gers, he started practicing, and came up with American Heritage Foundation, the a piece that is now known as “Dance 5,” or steppe dwellers, he performed Ukrainian Congress Committee of America as “Kozachok z Mohyly.” Although the two songs from the steppe rep- – Boston Branch (UCCA), the Ukrainian piece is intended to be played by an ensem- ertoire of the bandurists. churches of Boston, and Vsevolod Petriv. ble, hearing it as a solo performance The first was “Oi, Konyu, Mr. Petriv, president of the UCCA allowed one to appreciate the intricacies of Miy Konyu.” which started off Boston, opened the gala event by wel- the work and to admire the compositional slowly, as the Kozak tells his coming everyone and then introduced Mr. skills of Mr. Kytasty. golden haired horse to take him Kytasty who recounted some of his musi- “Vze Bilshe Lit Dvisti” is a historical to where his beloved is. Once cal travels – a journey that began over 30 song that Mr. Kytasty learned in Detroit. there, he takes her up on the years ago. Although he seldom performs it, he had horse and they ride off together, Ihor Slabicky He started with the “Duma about Fedir recently been asked by Mr. Petriv to per- the music now reflecting the form it at a book launch event in New York happiness of the two lovers and Julian Kytasty performs in the parish hall of St. Bezridnyi,” the poignant duma about a Andrew the First-Called Apostle Ukrainian kozak who, fatally wounded in battle, gives City. With Mr. Petriv present at this concert, the liveliness of the horse. Mr. Kytasty performed it here also. The second song was Orthodox Church in Jamaica Plain, Mass., play- all of his prized possessions to his aide and ing a reproduction of an 18th century bandura. asks that he return with the kozaks so that Mr. Kytasty then travelled us to the little “Homin Stepiv” (“Echo of the they may bury him in a “mohyla” (burial Ukrainian town of Esperanca, near Steppes”). The sensation of rid- Prudentopolis, in Brazil. While waiting for ing one’s steed across the steppe – the wind be interpreted to mean that it was time for mound) in the steppe. in one’s face, the horse neighing, galloping the otaman to ride off. It was a wonderful This work, which originated in the 17th the people to gather at an old pioneer chapel where he would be performing, he took out freely – were wonderfully presented by Mr. choice of song, leaving the listener won- century, is rarely performed. Played on a Kytasty in his rendition of this famous com- dering what was really meant by the bandura modeled after the 18th century ver- his sopilka and a melody came to be. The resulting work, “Nadiya” (as the name of position by Hryhoriy Kytasty. words. sion of the instrument, Mr. Kytasty trans- Nearing the end of his concert, Mr. A reception followed the concert, which ported the listeners to a distant place and that town translates from the Portuguese) was simply enrapturing. One wondered how Kytasty recalled that Hryhoriy Kytasty concluded with a standing ovation for the time when this song may very well have would often select for performance histori- bandurist, and Mr. Kytasty took time to been just composed. it might sound if it was presented in an expanded, group setting. cal songs that related to current events. speak with individual concert-goers and Next was “Myliy Kysilenku Zakhotiv” a Wondering which song his great uncle autograph copies of his latest CDs which humorous song about a woman who keeps Returning back to some of his favorites – would have picked for the present, he felt were available for purchase. putting off cooking porridge for her husband historical songs that he does not get to per- it might have been “Kupim Konya Many also took advantage of the until, in the end, he passes away. Julian form as often as he would like – Mr. Otamanu.” The song urges the Kozaks to opportunity to view a photo exhibit on Kytasty played this in the style of famed Kytasty presented “Pro Kharka.” The song each contribute a few coins so that togeth- life in the DP Camp Somme Kaserne 20th century bandurist Zenoviy Shtokalko, tells of a Kozak leader who was invited to er they may buy their leader a horse. which also had been put together by Mr. whose research showed this song to have dinner with the opposition leader, where he Although the song does not say it explicit- Petriv and will be included in a forthcom- been in the repertoire of Ostap Veresai. was poisoned. In his introduction of the Recalling the difficult lives that the ban- song, the bandurist pointed out that even ly, the gesture of buying the horse could ing book on the camp. durists knew all too well, Mr. Kytasty though the song had been written in the offered two songs about misfortune. middle of the 18th century, it somehow “Prozhyv Ya Sviy Vik” was a very somber seemed to resonate with recent events. telling of a man who all his life was sur- Another historical song from that time rounded by misfortune, much like a boat is period, “Pro Shvachka i Bondarenka,” was surrounded by water. This segued into “Oi, next. Anticipating the spoils that they would Ya Bidu Rozpiznav,” in which the singer be getting from an upcoming engagement, recounts being so familiar with misfortune the two Haidamaky argue over how to at every turn that he finally offers to person- divide them. They do not notice the arrival ally take Misfortune to the devil himself. of the imperial troops, who proceed to take The melody for this is a lively dance tune them away to an exile in faraway Siberia. and Mr. Kytasty at times emphasized the Again, a traditional song that seemed apro- dance step and rhythm by tapping it out on pos to the news of the day. his bandura as he sang. Switching back to his older-model ban- Next performed was “Nema v Sviti dura and lighter fare, the soloist performed Pravdy” (“Of truth and falsehood”), a tradi- were treated to the humorous “Pip z tional kobzar piece about Truth being Borodoyu.” In this a sprightly tune, the wife

republics, particularly in regard to armed Turning the pages... forces and non-participation in any mili- (Continued from page 6) tary bloc. The Ukrainian SSR’s relations army and national bank, and reserve the with other Soviet republics were to be option to introduce its own currency. Each conducted “on the basis of the principles section of the declaration was debated in of equality, mutual respect and non-inter- Parliament; the document was voted on ference in internal affairs.” section by section. Also on July 16, 1990, the Ukrainian The declaration also highlighted the need Parliament voted to proclaim July 16 a for all-encompassing guarantees of the national holiday in Ukraine. Thousands of rights and freedoms of Ukraine’s citizens, Kyiv residents celebrated on what was respect for the national rights of all nations, October Revolution square – later renamed and recognition of the necessity of establish- Independence Square. ing a lawful state. National Deputy Oles Shevchenko pro- Other countries that had declared sov- claimed, “from today our children will be ereignty included Moldova, Russia and born in a free country and not a colony Uzbekistan, while the Baltic states went belonging to Moscow.” further, asserting their independence. Ukraine’s declaration of sovereignty Source: “Ukraine proclaims sovereign- extended beyond those of other Soviet ty,” The Ukrainian Weekly, July 22, 1990. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28 No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 13

Hillary Clinton... (Continued from page 1) threat by the Yanukovych administration, was present for these discussions and broadcast President Yanukovych’s reac- tion to Ms. Clinton’s comments about threats to freedom of speech and assem- bly. “As I promised, I will tell you openly that after the disorder that was in Ukraine for the last five years, such work some- times appears rigid,” he said. The results of the second meeting of the U.S.-Ukraine Strategic Partnership Commission were fruitful, according to Mr. Yanukovych. The two sides discussed cooperation in trade, energy and invest- ment and practical steps to fulfill the agreement to surrender highly enriched uranium. The commission was estab- lished in December 2008 by Ukraine’s former Foreign Affairs Minister Volodymyr Ohryzko and former U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. “I’m very happy to know that the United States assess positively political U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton meets with Ukrainian members of civil society and NGO representatives. stabilization in the country, the fact that the public administration system is and U.N. military operations globally. Ms. Siumar told The Ukrainian Weekly. and asked the civil leaders whether becoming more effective – basically that She expressed support for a relation- She and Ms. Ligachova are among the they’re committed to defending their means that they positively assess the first ship with Russia, “that is in Ukraine’s leaders of the Stop Censorship movement rights. “The Russian scenario became steps of Ukraine toward reforms,” interest, that helps to further what that emerged in May. “This is an advance possible in Russia because there wasn’t President Yanukovych said. President [Barack] Obama has called the of trust that’s given to each new govern- any opposition there,” she said. “They “It is very important that the United resetting of relations with Russia.” ment, and Yanukovych hasn’t exhausted asked whether we’re ready to resist, to States support the program to overcome “Some have tried to force Ukrainians this advance. But if the White House still act and to unite.” the crisis that the Ukrainian government into a choice between aligning your has a loan of trust, then Ukrainian society Later that evening, Ms. Clinton also and president are implementing. We high- country with Russia or with the West. We doesn’t have any following our initiatives addressed a town hall meeting organized ly appreciate the readiness of the United believe that is a false choice,” Ms. being ignored, freedoms curtailed, mar- at Kyiv Polytechnical Institute, where she States to provide support to Ukraine in Clinton said. “Ukraine is an independent ginalization of the opposition and a sys- was accompanied by Melanne Verveer, some of the most important areas for the nation, and we hope Ukraine will have temic offensive on freedoms and rights. the State Department’s ambassador-at- country, such as re-establishing coopera- good relations with its neighbors – They [the U.S.] said they support our large for global women’s issues. tion with the International Monetary including Russia – and that Ukraine will efforts, but there wasn’t a statement of Ms. Verveer, the top-ranking Ukrainian Fund (IMF), overcoming the consequenc- pursue close, constructive relationships criticism against Yanukovych.” American in the Obama administration, es of the financial and economic crisis, with the United States and countries of The State Department officials under- accompanied Secretary Clinton through- and conducting systemic reforms in the European Union.” stood the situation well, Ms. Siumar said, out her visit. Ukraine.” Ms. Clinton traveled to the National During her press conference with Mr. University of Kyiv Polytechnical Institute Gryshchenko, Ms. Clinton said the IMF following her press conference with loan was a matter between Ukraine and President Yanukovych to meet with about the IMF but the U.S. hopes for an agree- 15 leaders of Ukrainian civil society. ment to be reached. Among them were the Rev. Dr. Borys The next day, the IMF Mission to Gudziak, rector of Ukrainian Catholic Ukraine recommended that the fund’s University; Marta Kolomayets of the board of directors issue Ukraine a $14.9 U.S.-based Ukrainian Catholic Education billion loan pending legislation to intro- Foundation; and Alexa Milanytch, the duce financial and budget reforms Ukraine country director of the Children expected by the end of July. Ms. Clinton of Chornobyl Relief and Development is widely believed by experts to have Fund. influenced that decision. Other leaders included Natalia Ms. Clinton commended the Ukrainian Ligachova, the editor-in-chief of the government for passing legislation that Telekritika website; Viktoria Siumar, enabled joint-military exercises with for- executive director of the Institute of Mass eign armies on Ukrainian territory, as Information in Kyiv; Iryna Bekeshkina of well as Ukraine’s commitment to NATO the Democratic Initiatives Fund; Soviet- e r a d i s s i d e n t S e m e n G l u z m a n ; A l y o n a Getmanchuk of the Institute of World Policy; Oksana Horbunova of International Organization for Migration; and Andriy Klepikov, direc- tor of the International Alliance of HIV/AIDS in Ukraine. Before meeting with the secretary of state, the leaders engaged in a roundtable dis- cussion led by Celeste Wallander, deputy assistant secretary of defense for Russia/Ukraine, and Daniel Baer, deputy assistant secre- tary of the Bureau for Democracy, Human Rights and Labor. They voiced their complaints and concerns about the Yanukovych administration’s demonstrat- ed restrictions on individual rights, such as freedom of speech and assembly. U.S. State Department “In its approach to assess- Former Ukrainian Prime Minister and opposition ing the Ukrainian govern- leader Yulia Tymoshenko greets U.S. Secretary of ment, the U.S. is balanced State Hillary Clinton. and not categorical so far,” 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28

should protect it and do everything possible the institute’s liquidation and its handover to Tabachnyk said on July 6 in commenting on NEWSBRIEFS so that this heritage is handed over to the the State Committee on Archives, now the Parliament’s adoption of a new law to (Continued from page 2) future generations,” Ms. Herman said dur- headed by Communist Party member Olha that effect. Speaking about the problems fac- official duties and took an oath of loyalty to ing a July 6 direct telephone link with read- Ginzburg. Mr. Kendzior commented that he ing Ukrainian schoolchildren and their par- the Ukrainian people, as well as to com- ers of Argumenty i Fakty v Ukraine believes the institute’s abolition would be in ents with respect to a 12-year secondary edu- keeping with the position of the present cation, Mr. Tabachnyk said: “A whole year memorate and ensure the burial of war vet- (Arguments and Facts in Ukraine) newspa- authorities regarding the Holodomor of of enrollment in higher educational institu- erans, combatants, servicemen, including per. Without naming the person, Ms. 1932-1933. (Ukrinform) tions would have disappeared, and not only those discharged or retired, their families Herman said that soon the institute will be headed by “a competent and honest person.” faculties, but also departments and universi- and other individuals who committed heroic Parliament dismisses Semynozhenko Earlier this year, academician Ihor ties would have been destroyed.” He added, acts in the name of the Ukrainian people Yukhnovskyi was dismissed by the Cabinet “Around 400,000 schoolchildren graduate and received special awards for service to KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada supported from the post of director of the Institute of from schools every year, and a great number their motherland. It is expected that the a bill submitted by the opposition Yulia National Memory, based on an application of them enter higher educational establish- cemetery will be located in the village of Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB) on the dismissal he filed. Dr. Yukhnovskyi explained that of Vice Prime Minister for Humanitarian ments. And nobody would have entered uni- Bykivnia in the Kyiv region. (Ukrinform) there was an agreement that Vice Prime Issues Volodymyr Semynozhenko. A total of versities under a 12-year period of study. Institute of National Memory to carry on Minister Volodymyr Semynozhenko would 378 lawmakers voted for the bill on July 2. There are two conscriptions to the army [in head the institute ex officio. But the National Deputy Olha Bodnar, who the spring and in the autumn], and they KYIV – The president has no intention of Parliament unexpectedly dismissed Mr. authored the bill, said Mr. Semynozhenko would have also disappeared. These are from abolishing or putting under any supervision Semynozhenko on July 2. Learning of Mr. had been appointed to the post in violation 75,000 to 80,000 people.” The minister the Institute of National Memory, said the Semynozhenko’s dismissal, Dr. of the Parliament’s rules of procedure, with- noted that a 12-year course for secondary deputy head of the Presidential Yukhnovskyi tried to recall his application out any discussions held in the committee education would result in excess expendi- Administration, Hanna Herman. “The to leave the post, but was not successful. for state development and local government. tures by central and local budgets and the Institute of National Memory should work According to opposition National Deputy The parliamentary coalition will decide on a construction of a large number of school and develop. We have not only the national- Yaroslav Kendzior, the dismissal of Dr. candidate for the post of vice prime minister buildings. The minister expressed confi- ity, but we have the national memory. We Yukhnovskyi as director is the beginning of within a week, Party of Regions National dence that following the adoption of a new Deputy Vadym Kolesnichenko said at a law on an 11-year course of study at second- briefing on July 2. (Ukrinform) ary schools, Ukrainian education would remain competitive in the European space. “I CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS Rada dismisses environment minister received a letter from the Council of Europe that was signed by its secretary-general with KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine a positive assessment of such actions,” the on July 2 dismissed Environmental TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x 3040 minister noted. (Ukrinform) or e-mail [email protected] Protection Minister Viktor Boiko with 258 votes in favor. The motion was submitted by Israel extradites accused murderer Prime Minister Mykola Azarov. At the same KYIV – Israel on July 6 extradited to SERVICES PROFESSIONALS time, the Ukrainian Parliament approved Mykola Zlochevsky as new environmental Ukraine a citizen accused of killing a police- minister with 259 votes. (Ukrinform) man in Dnipropetrovsk. The suspect was delivered to Kyiv by plane from Tel Aviv. Local elections to be held October 31 Identified only as “citizen P,” the man was wanted on charges of murdering a police- KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on July 1 man in 1997 in Dnipropetrovsk. His extradi- passed a resolution to call a regular election tion to Ukraine is the first extradition from of deputies of local councils and village, Israel in the history of relations between the community and city mayors on October 31, two countries, the Procurator General’s with 247 national deputies voting in favor of Office (PGO) noted. “The process of extra- the measure out of 428 deputies registered dition was complicated by the fact that, in as present. As reported earlier, local elec- accordance with Article 6 of the European tions should have taken place on May 30, Convention on Extradition, 1957, which GEORGE B. KORDUBA but the Parliament cancelled them on was signed both by Ukraine and Israel, the February 16, without setting a new date. Counsellor at Law contractual party has the right to refuse The decision to postpone the elections was extradition of its citizens,” the PGO Emphasis on Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and Elder Law made due to the fact that the state budget for Ward Witty Drive, P.O. Box 249 explained. Only in 2007, after a series of 2010 had not been adopted at that time. MONTVILLE, NJ 07045 procedures, Israeli authorities made an ini- (Ukrinform) Hours by Appointment Tel.: (973) 335-4555 tial decision on the admissibility of the sus- Secondary education back to 11 years pect’s extradition to Ukraine, but the actual OPPORTUNITIES transfer of the accused to Ukrainian law KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on July 6 enforcement officials was impossible amended the law on general secondary edu- because of many lengthy appeals to higher cation and pre-school education, with 248 courts. Ukrainian officials expressed hope Housekeeper for property in Western lawmakers voting for the document. The that this decision will facilitate other New Jersey. $35k/year salary, separate new law provides for an 11-year course of requests by the PGO of Ukraine for the studio apartment with utilities. study for completing a general secondary extradition of offenders evading investiga- Responsibilities: Cleaning, vacuuming, education and introduces compulsory pre- tion on the territory of Israel. (Ukrinform) ironing, pet care and light cooking. school education for children of older pre- Drivers’ License and legal working status school age. This law is also designed to pro- Rada wants more security guarantees a must - no smoking. E-mail resume and vide state guarantees for children who references to [email protected] KYIV – Ukraine’s Parliament ordered the require physical and mental development, Cabinet of Ministers to draft an international including children with disabilities, to MERCHANDISE treaty on security guarantees to Ukraine and receive good education at secondary educa- ensure its signature by the major nuclear EVENTS tional institutions. According to surveys states: Russia, Great Britain, the United conducted by the Institute of Social and States, China and France. A total of 345 Political Psychology of the National national deputies voted on July 6 for the res- Academy of Pedagogical Sciences of olution “On the Statement of the Verkhovna Ukraine, only about 10 percent of school- Rada on Non-Nuclear Status of Ukraine - children, 15 percent of parents and 20 per- Real Guarantees.” The statement recalled cent of teachers had supported the switch to that in the Budapest Memorandum on secu- a 12-year course of study; over 70 percent rity guarantees to Ukraine after its renuncia- of respondents had negative feelings about a tion of nuclear weapons in 1994, Russia, 12-year course of study. On June 9 the Great Britain and the United States pledged Verkhovna Rada held parliamentary hear- to respect the independence and sovereignty ings on “The Introduction of 12-year of Ukraine, and refrain from the threat of General Secondary Education in Ukraine: force and economic pressure on Ukraine to Problems and Ways to Resolve Them.” secure their own interests. However, the cur- Most participants in the hearings proposed rent international situation, according to law- re-introducing an 11-year course of study makers, requires the evolution of this memo- for completing secondary education, as well randum and the adoption of a separate docu- as compulsory pre-school education for ment that would guarantee the national secu- 5-year-old children. (Ukrinform) rity of Ukraine. (Ukrinform) Tabachnyk comments on new law Patriarch Kirill to visit in July KYIV – The return to an 11-year course KYIV – Patriarch of Moscow and All of study at secondary educational institutions Russia Kirill I will pay a pastoral visit to is topical and necessary for Ukraine, Education and Science Minister Dmytro (Continued on page 15) No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 15

sovereign country. ... Mr. Yanukovych’s strong endorsement for In the press... “Not many could have predicted that Ukraine blocks... Mr. Medvedev’s European security treaty, a (Continued from page 7) just a few days later the newly elected (Continued from page 3) revived Soviet-style plan that replaces cessions must be prepaid. ... leader of Ukraine would endorse Russia’s President Yanukovych, although more were NATO with the Organization for Security “We are dealing with two completely denial of the historic fact of the on the critical side. Former U.S. Ambassador and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) and different ways of thinking here. Where Holodomor as a genocide of the to Ukraine Steven Pifer, now a senior fellow removes the U.S. from Europe. It is a con- U.S. officials see dialogue, compromises, Ukrainian people committed by Stalin’s at the Brookings Institution, pointed to the tradiction for Kyiv to reiterate its desire for and concessions as a means of embracing regime, which undermined the last positive side of Ukraine’s Parliament voting continued high levels of cooperation under and winning over the other side, the administration’s years of patient research to approve the annual plan of military exer- PfP, while also backing Russia in seeking to Russian elite consider dialogue, not to into previously closed archives and inter- cises with foreign troops, mainly NATO remove NATO and the U.S. from European mention concessions, to be a sign of views with survivors who had been too (www.brookings.edu/opinions/2010/0630_ security. weakness. ... terrified to speak out. ukraine_pifer.aspx). This optimistic scenario Such contradictions have always been “Let’s hope that the United States has “... In late April, without much expla- ignores recent history and the political cul- present in Mr. Yanukovych’s thinking since a “Plan B” up its sleeve to effect a real nation or public discussion, Mr. ture of the Ukrainian leadership. 2004 when, with Ukrainian troops fighting Russian transformation when it turns out Yanukovych signed an agreement with In the last five years, Mr. Yanukovych’s in Iraq, his election campaign was accompa- the reset has not only failed, but has even President Medvedev allowing the Party of Regions has withdrawn support for nied by a fierce anti-American campaign had exactly the opposite effect of what Russian Black Sea fleet to be based on PfP exercises and this year’s positive vote (EDM, July 7, 2004). Contradictions was intended.” Ukrainian territory for the next 32 years. could become a negative vote next year. remain, leading to continued confusion in “... unless the West holds the new gov- Ukraine’s annual Action Plans in place since the West as to the nature of Ukrainian for- “Yanukovych’s 100-Day Drift To ernment to its word, Ukraine could fall 2003, which differed little from MAPs, have eign policy. Moscow,” by Myroslava Gongadze back into the Russian sphere of influence now become redundant, as Kyiv no longer (journalist, Voice of America) and and would be lost to the democratic has any incentive to fulfill them, despite The article above is reprinted from Nadia Diuk (vice-president, National world for many years to come...” NATO’s optimism that cooperation will Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission Endowment for Democracy), The Wall continue (www.pravda.com.ua, July 2). from its publisher, the Jamestown Street Journal, June 8: “One hundred days of Yanukovich” Finally, an optimistic scenario ignores Foundation, www.jamestown.org. “One hundred days after the 2010 [sic], The Economist, June 3: presidential election, twin specters haunt “...By the time Mr. [Viktor] Ukraine: One is the evil spirit of renewed Yanukovich was elected in February, the the Rev. Dr. Stanford Lucyk following authoritarianism, the other is the unquiet enthusiasm with which the West had Canadian... comments by Peter Milliken, speaker of ghost of the Russian imperial dream. ... embraced the color revolutions in (Continued from page 1) the House of Commons. The Ukrainian “Perhaps it should have been expected. Ukraine and Georgia had long been Congress; ”Repositories of Memory – The song, “Eternal Memory” (Vichnaya Three months ago, half the Ukrainian replaced by fatigue. But where Viktor Pamiat) concluded the event. electorate voted for Mr. [Viktor] Curators, Custodians and Collectors,” with Yushchenko, his predecessor, was merely comments by Mark O’Neill, chief execu- The symposium’s local organizer and Yanukovych, who promised to renew a a source of irritation and impatience, Mr. chairman of the Ukrainian Canadian Civil ‘lost’ friendship with Ukraine’s powerful tive officer of the Canadian War Yanukovich causes genuine alarm. To Museum; ”Recovering Memory: Educating Liberties Association, Prof. Luciuk, said: northern neighbor. But the other half of many pundits, Ukraine has been lost and “This meeting represents the culmination the nation did not choose this path. ... the Educators,” guided by Dr. Ruth Mr. Yanukovich has turned out to be as Sandwell of the Ontario Institute of of many years of effort on the part of “The dash to join with Russia hap- bad as they had always feared. many of those attending it. We hope the pened on our watch and almost over- Education; and “Reshaping Canada’s “The reality is more subtle. Ukraine’s Cultural Landscapes – The Creators” with Kingston Symposium will lay the night. When Mr. Yanukovych made his relations with Russia had become so groundwork for helping the Endowment first foreign trip to Brussels, he was given Marsha Skrypuch, author and internee strained under Mr. [Viktor] Yushchenko descendant. Council ensure that what happened to a warm welcome. ...Mr. Yanukovych pro- that improvement was both inevitable Ukrainians and other Europeans during claimed too that European integration is a The keynote address was by Prof. and desirable. And yet the scope for Roger Daniels, professor emeritus, this country’s first national internment key priority in his foreign policy. In early cooperation may be limited... operations becomes part of the education- April, he was greeted in Washington as University of Cincinnati, who spoke on al curricula of every province and is the democratically elected leader of a (Continued on page 16) “Bringing Governments to Justice.” The symposium ended with a memorial recalled through film, artwork and histor- service at Fort Henry, Canada’s first perma- ical markers across Canada.” nent internment camp, hosted by this Dr. Luciuk noted: “Our fellow citizens preparations of the Association Agreement UNESCO World Heritage site museum need to become better aware of what the NEWSBRIEFS between Ukraine and the EU, including the curator, Ron Ridley. Wreaths were laid by internees suffered – not because of anything (Continued from page 14) establishment of an in-depth and compre- Orest Kruhlak, chair of the Endowment they had done, but only because of who Ukraine later this month. On July 20-23 hensive free trade area. The parties com- Council, and Andrew Hladyshevsky, presi- they were, where they came from. This vio- Patriarch Kirill will be in Odesa, where he mended the cooperation between Ukraine dent of The Shevchenko Foundation, and by lation of the civil liberties and human rights will hold services at Holy Transfiguration and the EU in foreign and security policy, diplomats representing a number of the of thousands of innocents remains an his- Cathedral. On July 22 he will take part in welcomed Ukraine’s accession to EU state- homeland countries, namely Dr. Ihor torical episode in Canadian history that is festivities at the Odesa Opera House. In ments and positions on international issues, Ostash, ambassador of Ukraine to Canada; scarce known. We are beginning the pro- Dnipropetrovsk on July 24 he will celebrate as well as Ukraine’s contribution to crisis Vesela Mrden Korac, ambassador of Croatia cess of recovering this historical memory to liturgy in the square in front of the management. The parties agreed to strength- to Canada; and Tamas Kiraly, deputy head help ensure that, in future periods of Transfiguration Cathedral. On July 25-28, en a mechanism of consultations for politi- of Mission for the Embassy of the Republic domestic or international crisis, no other Patriarch Kirill will be in Kyiv, where on cal and security issues for further rapproche- of Hungary. Diane Dragasevich represented ethnic, religious or racial minorities in July 28, the feast day of St. Volodymyr, he ment of Ukraine and the EU in the interna- the Serbian Canadian community. Canada suffer needlessly as these “enemy will lead liturgy at Holy Dormition tional arena. The meeting also welcomed An ecumenical prayer was given by aliens” of the first world war period did.” Cathedral of the Kyiv-Pecherska Lavra. The progress in the dialogue between the EU and Ukraine on the development of condi- last time the primate of the Russian tions for introducing visa-free regime and Orthodox Church visited Kyiv was in late confirmed the arrangements for the prepara- February, when he attended the inauguration tion of an action plan by the European of President Viktor Yanukovych. Prior to Commission for the forthcoming Ukraine- that he visited Ukraine on July 27-August 5, EU summit to introduce a visa-free regime 2009. (Ukrinform) for short-term trips of Ukrainian citizens to Will Mazepa Street be renamed? the EU. The Ukrainian delegation was head- ed by Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, who Zorianne Bytz Korbiak KYIV – The newly appointed vice-chair expressed satisfaction with the consulta- of the Kyiv City State Administration, tions. (Ukrinform) age 48, passed away on Saturday afternoon, July 3, Oleksander Popov, spoke out on June 24 2010, at home in Warren, Michigan, surrounded by her against renaming Mazepa Street as Lavrska Ukraine, EU to draft program on GTS loving husband, John, and parents, after a long illness. Street, as Patriarch of Moscow and All KYIV – Ukraine and the European Zorianne was the daughter of Paul and Ewhenia Bytz Russia Kirill I had proposed to Kyiv depu- Union will draw up by this autumn a joint ties. “My principal position is this: do not and daughter-in-law of Margaret and the late Gregory program on the modernization of the Korbiak. She leaves behind three brothers, Myron and his wife, Chris, of touch history,” stated Mr. Popov. A decision Ukrainian gas transport system (GTS), will be made by the Kyiv Rada. (Ukrinform) Randolph, NJ with their children, Myroslaw and Cassandra; Paul and his Ukrainian Prime Minister Mykola Azarov wife, Anna, of Sterling Heights, MI with their children, Andrew and Alana; Azarov on Ukraine-EU relations said at a joint press conference with Vice- and Stephen with his wife, Christine, of Warren, MI along with their three President of the European Commission boys, Stephen, Andrew and Roman. She will be missed by her brothers-in- KYIV – The concluding documents Catherine Ashton in Luxembourg on June law, Michael and Steve of Warren, MI and Bohdan of Troy, MI with his chil- adopted on June 15 in Luxembourg follow- 15. Mr. Azarov said that Ukrainian Fuel and dren, Adam and Brian both of Lansing, and Krista and her husband, Corey ing the 14th meeting of the European Energy Minister Yurii Boiko and EU of Connecticut. ln addition, Zirka, as she was lovingly called by her family Union-Ukraine Council on Cooperation Energy Commissioner Guenther Oettinger and closest friends, left many relatives and friends in the US, Canada and have indicated stabilization of the political would meet in Brussels on June 25 to devel- Ukraine. situation in Ukraine after the presidential op specific mechanisms to modernize the election in February that helped lay the Ukrainian gas transport system. “During the Viewing was held on Tuesday, July 6th, at Mandziuk Funeral Home in foundation for the further implementation of summer we will find a solution to this prob- Sterling Heights, MI. Burial was on Wednesday, July 7th, from St. socio-economic reforms and overcoming lem and draft in 2011 a specific program for Josaphat’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Warren, MI. the economic crisis in Ukraine. The meeting the modernization of our GTS,” he said. reaffirmed the importance of finalizing (Ukrinform) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28

In his remarks, the envoy referred to the curious audience, which began to U.S. envoy... “troubling reports of pressure on journal- draw slight irritation from ambassador. (Continued from page 1) ists,” complaints by television networks Mr. Kniazhytskyi’s colleague at TVi, and renewed prosperity runs through of inappropriate pressure and censorship, editor Vitaly Portnikov, asked how far the cooperation with the International and the violent March 23 attack on U.S. government was willing to go in Monetary Fund (IMF), “which can help Kolomyia newspaper editor Vasyl dealing with the Yanukovych administra- Ukraine find a way out of its current cri- Demianiv, which left him with broken tion’s authoritarian policies. sis and open the door to other financial bones and brain trauma. “All I can say is that we have regular institutions and the European Union,” “We believe the police should investi- conversations with the highest level offi- Ambassador Tefft said. gate violent incidents thoroughly, and cials in this government on a lot of these “That will require strong leadership to government should take reports of pres- issues,” the U.S. envoy responded. “I’m cut the budget deficit, revive the banking sure seriously,” Mr. Tefft said. not going to go into the details of these system and phase out energy subsidies,” “We applaud President Yanukovych’s discussions – that’s not right. That’s not he added. public statements to support freedom of what diplomacy is about. We’ve raised [Editor’s note: The IMF Mission to the press and hope the government will this, and you can ask the government take action whenever freedom of the Ukraine announced on July 3, following officials whether we’re raising it. I don’t press is threatened,” he added. the visit of U.S. Secretary of State Hillary think you can say we approve of every- Ambassador Tefft also lauded state- Clinton, that it will ask the board of thing this government has done.” ments issued by the Yanukovych admin- directors to issue a $14.9 billion loan to Yet the ambassador made no mention istration in “guaranteeing the rule of law the Ukrainian government over two and a of the repeated violations of freedom of in Ukrainian society. To do that, half years.] assembly by the Yanukovych administra- Yanukovych and his team have the ambi- Zenon Zawada In his speech, Ambassador Tefft cited tion or its repeated constitutional viola- tious goal of elevating the justice system numerous accomplishments of the U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John Tefft tions in approving legislation without to the norms and standards of the Council Yanukovych administration, most notably at his first press conference about quorums or committee discussions. of Europe.” the president’s “successful” visit to Ukrainian politics on June 24 at the The Weekly asked whether the rise of Yet, the Parliament on July 7 approved Washington where Ukraine announced it Institute of World Policy in Kyiv. authoritarianism in Ukraine was a con- the first reading of the “Law on the would surrender remaining stocks of cern and whether there are indications the Judicial System and Status of Judges,” lations. He said the two themes weren’t government is pursuing an authoritarian highly enriched uranium, which he which is sharply criticized by the opposi- described as “the highlight of the April related to each other. It’s not surprising, policy. tion for eliminating any remaining inde- considering the re-setting of relations “You’re trying to put words in my [12-13 Nuclear] Security Summit.” pendence of judges and re-organizing the Other accomplishments cited by the with Russia.” mouth,” the ambassador said. “I’ve said it nation’s judicial system under the presi- The question on rights violations was quite clearly I think in my speech that we U.S. ambassador were the Parliament’s dent’s full control. May 18 vote to allow joint NATO and posed by Mykola Kniazhytskyi, the chief have concerns about democracy and free- The parliamentary coalition ignored executive officer of the TVi network, doms.” U.S. military exercises on Ukrainian ter- most of the amendments to the law pro- ritory, as well as its June 1 vote to change which has been denied its license to The goal of Ambassador Tefft’s speech posed by opposition deputies, who left broadcast news on a national level. Mr. wasn’t an evaluation, commentary or crit- the public procurement law so that it the session hall in disgust before the leg- complies with European Union, World Kniazhytskyi reported that the Security icism of the government’s actions, said islation was approved. It was also Service of Ukraine has been following Ihor Zhovkva, director of foreign policy Bank and U.S. Agency for International approved without review of the Venice Development standards. him and his colleagues since mid-June. at the International Center for Policy Commission of the Council of Europe. The TVi network, owned by British citi- Studies, who attended the press confer- Ambassador Tefft offered the During its tenure thus far, the zen Konstantin Kagalovsky, promotes ence, Yanukovych administration compliments Yanukovych administration has demon- itself as an independent news source “He is a professional diplomat and for statements that have yet to show any strated a consistent disregard for the rule defending freedom of speech in Ukraine. understands the boundaries of diplomatic concrete results, such as claims about of law, which began when it supported Mr. Kniazhytskyi asked whether the work, reporting on events and the limits lowering taxes and reducing red tape. the formation of a parliamentary coalition West understood that freedom of press on interfering in a country’s affairs,” he Indeed, experts said the new proposed tax by individual deputies rather than fac- could be sacrificed by the Yanukovych said. “He adequately communicated that code will only increase tax burdens tions, in clear violation of the administration in order to implement America is watching and will react if the across the board. Constitution of Ukraine. Meanwhile the 2010 budget enhances unpopular economic reforms that could violations become egregious.” Ambassador Tefft’s careful remarks, in be used by opposition politicians to central administrative control on spend- which he avoided using the term “author- The U.S. ambassador insisted that mobilize support against the government. ing instead of granting regional govern- itarian” or voicing criticism of the Ukraine remained a high foreign policy “I don’t think there’s a connection, or ments more authority, said critics, among Yanukovych administration, drew numer- priority for the U.S. The nation’s interests there should be a connection, between the them economist Andriy Novak. ous questions from concerned Ukrainians haven’t been overlooked or forgotten as IMF and the freedom of the media,” “We’ve noted with great hope the new wanting to know specifically what the the U.S. pursues it re-set policy with the Ambassador Tefft responded. “The free- government’s statements that fighting U.S. government was doing to prevent Russian government, he said. corruption is a top priority,” Mr. Tefft authoritarian measures. dom of the media stands by its own.” “The idea that Americans somehow said. “However actions speak louder than That question was posed by Viktor The ambassador’s vague answers and don’t care, that somehow we’re not inter- words.” Shlinchak, the chairman of the board of reluctance to address the government’s ested in Ukraine, is baloney, it’s not So far the Yanukovych administra- directors of the Institute of World Policy policies drew more such questions from true,” Ambassador Tefft said. tion’s plans to fight corruption are just in Kyiv, to which Ambassador Tefft words – in late March the president responded, “When we see problems, we decided to postpone the introduction of ask questions. When we see violations, Alberta), Edmonton Journal, June 2: anti-corruption laws until January 1, we raise the questions.” In the press... “…Russia has become an activist 2011. This decision came after repeated Vadym Karasiov, a former adviser to (Continued from page 15) player on the European stage. A foreign statements about the urgency of combat- the Presidential Secretariat, pointed out “When Vladimir Putin, Russia’s prime policy statement, issued on the Internet ing corruption. that foreign policy towards Ukraine under minister, suggested a merger between before President Dmitry Medvedev took Yet nowhere has the gap between offi- President Barack Obama has set out to Gazprom and Ukraine’s state gas monop- office in 2008, indicates Russia’s desire cial statements and real actions been big- achieve tactical and pragmatic goals, oly, Naftogaz, Mr. Yanukovich quipped to reverse some of the setbacks of the ger than in the sphere of democratic insti- replacing the strategic, fundamental goals that Russia would have to give Ukraine past two decades and reassert its influ- tutions and protecting individual free- of the presidency of George W. Bush. half of Gazprom first. ence in its “neighborhood.” doms. He wanted to know the main goal of “In fact, the intensity of Russia’s over- “An opportunity has been provided by Evidence demonstrates a systemic U.S. foreign policy towards Ukraine. tures appears to have spooked not only several unrelated factors. Most notable effort by the Yanukovych administration Ambassador Tefft responded that both Western observers but Mr. Yanukovich, has been the change of presidency in the to restrict freedom of speech and freedom governments were seeking to fulfill the too. He showed little enthusiasm when United States. George W. Bush’s program of assembly, including threatening news goals outlined by the U.S.-Ukraine Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s president, of enforcing democracy by threats or mil- organizations with having their licenses Charter on Strategic Partnership signed in expressed his eagerness to ratchet up itary action was perceived widely as a confiscated, beating and physically intim- December 2008. cooperation between the two countries failure. It alienated former allies and idating journalists, and physically pre- Pavlo Zhovnirenko, an expert with the during a recent visit to Kiev [sic]. ... caused acute anxiety in Russia. venting demonstrators from protesting. Center for Strategic Research, called for “The obstacle to Ukraine’s integration “Yet Barack Obama has neglected to There should be no going back to the the U.S. government to press for more with the EU lies not in its rapprochement offer any firm initiatives in foreign old system of government pressure on transparency in how the IMF loans are with Russia but in its domestic politics, affairs, which is tantamount to a policy of journalists and media companies, spent in Ukraine. its weak institutions and the dire state of isolationism. Obama is surely justified in Ambassador Tefft said. “At the same “I wanted to know about transparency, the economy. ... rejecting his predecessor’s branding of time, we should recognize some media and he simply spoke of loans as a neces- “The role of America and Europe is regimes according to an “axis of evil,” companies do practice self-censorship, sary thing,” Mr. Zhovnirenko said of the also crucial. As Andrew Wilson of the but his lack of policy has created a vacu- which we believe is equally destructive to ambassador’s response. “He didn’t European Council on Foreign Relations um. In Europe it is one that Russia the principle of press freedom,” he said. answer questions about those rights vio- argues, the West should avoid giving the intends to fill. … impression that it would be happy for Mr. “A second factor has been this year’s Yanukovich to undercut freedom in the change of presidency in Ukraine. name of restoring stability. ...” Practically from the moment Viktor To subscribe to The Ukrainian Weekly, Yanukovych took office, he has been Russia moving quickly to fill power under pressure from Moscow to take on vacuum left by U.S.,” by David the role of junior partner, and Russia has call 973-292-9800, ext. 3042 Marples (professor of Russian and East exploited Ukraine’s economic predicament European history at the University of to acquire some key concessions. …” No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28

so young”? sing along with birds at the age of 4 what it means to be a professional, to per- Vocal coach... Coaching Liszt’s “Hungarian months, and talked before she could form under the worst conditions or when (Continued from page 10) Rhapsody” in Beijing, any attempt to walk. She was an inquisitive, brave little you aren’t feeling well. filling her dream as a scholarship student describe European gypsies was fruitless. spirit with eyes and ears receptive to With a two-year Fulbright grant to the at Munich’s University of Music and When Ms. Cybriwsky asked the assem- everything around her and to her inner Stuttgart University of Music and Performing Arts. bled pianists if anyone had seen the film world. But she also needed the right soil Performing Arts, in Stuttgart, Germany, Of course there were opportunities to “Crouching Tiger,” only five hands went to flower. the dream of studying in Europe became up! She then vividly described the hero Ms. Cybriwsky’s father, Prof. Yuri reality. Completing her studies, she was visit the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, who rode bareback, stole his lover’s hair Cybriwsky, who passed away in 1997, appointed to the faculty and, on a fluke, temples... and time to marvel at trendy combs and passionately whisked her away, was a third-generation pianist from visited Gärtnerplatz State Theater in mimicry now polluting this ancient cul- defying all rules of propriety. Now the Ivano-Frankivsk who later studied in Munich, a city she fell in love with in ture: Jetsons-style fast-food joints and young Chinese pianist finally began to tell Vienna. A gifted teacher, he started daily 1970 during a Plast tour of Europe. Chinese bellhop-girls grinning like a story, rather than merely trying to dazzle piano lessons with Ms. Cybriwsky when Without hesitating, Ms. Cybriwsky dialed Siamese cats, with their constant sing- with technique. Ms. Cybriwsky periodical- she was 5. She gratefully attributes her the chief conductor from a phone booth in song: “Welcome to Mr. Pizza.” ly receives his grateful e-mails: whenever solid pianistic foundation to her father’s front of the famed Hofbräuhaus and The current melting pot of old and new Yinghe plays the “Hungarian Rhapsody,” attentive and loving guidance. (Later, arranged an impromptu audition, during also creates dilemmas in music. How he now taps into the Gypsy spirit by think- with life coming full circle, she would which she was hired on the spot. does one communicate “passion” in ing of the Ang Lee movie that he has final- dedicate her solo piano CD “prelude” to Inquiring into her background, General Tchaikovsky to young people who tradi- ly seen. her father, who was the musical supervi- Manager Kurt Pscherer recalled Ukraine tionally are very reserved about their pri- So many wonderful impressions... sor of the recording.) from his days as a young soldier. He vacy? Or evoke the emotion of love in always something new to see, something Young Ms. Cybriwsky accompanied the praised “...the wonderful Ukrainian people songs from students who say “it is not new to think about. According to her Ukrainian Chorus in New Haven, Conn., with great hearts.” She immediately got a allowed to have a girlfriend when we are mother Natalia, Ms. Cybriwsky loved to school choirs and glee clubs, and played in raise, and hadn’t even started working yet! the Youth Orchestra. Opportunities to per- Thirty years later, after five decades’ form with her cellist brother Nestor fol- experience on five continents as solo pia- lowed. Natural curiosity led her to addi- nist, vocal coach, accompanist and teach- tionally explore chamber and symphonic er, Ms. Cybriwsky is now planning to music and opera – far beyond the piano establish her own Cybriwsky International solo literature. She also began tying in art Center for Music and Transformation. In Want to see and literature, noticing how structure, her high school yearbook, her entry for style, textures and colors cross boundaries “My favorite quote” cited Herman Hesse’s your name in print? and unify all art forms. “Narziss und Goldmund”: “There are When she was a 21-year-old piano many paths to knowledge but the path of major at Peabody Conservatory, Ms. the mind is not the only one.” Then why not become a correspondent of Cybriwsky was suddenly given 10 min- “Know thyself.” Ms. Cybriwsky The Ukrainian Weekly in your community? utes to make a decision that would affect believes a spiritual connection must exist in the rest of her life. Gregg Smith invited every true artist: “Why do angels love her to be the pianist for the Gregg Smith human music so much? Because that’s how We welcome submissions from all our Ukrainian communi- Singers, the renowned vocal ensemble that they can even begin to understand what the ties, no matter where they are located. Let the rest of us know had worked with Igor Stravinsky and drama of being human is all about.” How toured throughout the world, record- extraordinarily fortunate and privileged what you’re up to in your corner of the Ukrainian diaspora! ing over 100 albums and winning three musicians are to have this gift in their lives! Grammy Awards. Accepting Smith’s offer “Whoever plays like she does... is most Any questions? Call The Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext. 3049. opened up new worlds of contemporary certainly connected to a higher source,” music, concert tours and recordings. She are the most moving words of recognition worked with composers like Ned Rorem she has ever received. They were spoken and Lukas Foss, and learned very quickly by her father. No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 19

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Officer retiring Artist’s works from U.S. Army to be on exhibit SUN CITY, Ariz. – Lt. Col. Ihor JEWETT, N.Y. – Beginning July 4 Petrenko will officially retire from the through September 6, the Ukrainian U.S. Army on August 1, after 23 years of Cultural Center “Grazhda” in Jewett, distinguished service to the nation. He N.Y., a part of the St. John the Baptist has held multiple command and staff Ukrainian Catholic Church complex, will officer positions during his tenure as a host the 34th annual Grazhda Art military officer. Exhibition. One of the 66 artists featured Lt. Col. Petrenko was commissioned a in this group exhibit will be Taras second lieutenant in the Armor Branch Schumylowych of Tannersville, N.Y. upon graduation from Northern Arizona Mr. Schumylowych has showed his University in Flagstaff, Ariz., in 1986. work throughout the Catskill region, He served as an armor officer until 1993, including prior exhibitions at the when he applied for and was accepted Grazhda and at the Twilight Park into the Army’s Aviation Program. Clubhouse in Haines Falls, N.Y. Graduating from the Initial Entry This year at the Grazhda, he will dis- Rotary Wing and Fixed Wing play two tempera works: “Ukrainian Qualification Courses in 1994, he attend- Pysanka” and “Fall.” The first piece is a ed the Military Intelligence Special rendering of a floral-themed Ukrainian Electronic Mission Aircraft Course Lt. Col. Ihor Petrenko Easter egg on a cream background, the (SEMA). He is a rated senior Army avia- second is a rural autumnal landscape, tor in both helicopter and fixed wing air- Watch and Operation Iraqi Freedom. His which aptly captures the spirit of the sea- “Ukrainian Pysanka” by Taras planes. From 1995 until his retirement, many assignments include Korea; Fort son. Schumylowych Lt. Col. Petrenko served as an Army avi- Polk, La.; Fort Hood, Texas; Fort Rucker, ator specializing in military intelligence Ala.; Fort Huachuca, Ariz.; Vicenza, operations. Italy; Wiesbaden, Germany; the Pentagon; Lt. Col. Petrenko has served in numer- Turkey and Iraq. UKRAINIAN VENDORS/CRAFTERS WANTED ous deployments, including: Operation He plans to retire and reside in the Joint Guardian, Operation Northern Washington, D.C., area. For Ukrainian Heritage Festival September 25 & 26, 2010

Ms. Manning also studied at the Music teacher’s Manhattan School of Music in New York SS. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church and Montclair State University in Ambridge, PA. (16 miles NW of Pittsburgh) school has recital Montclair, N.J., where she majored in piano. Concurrently, she used her talent on Contact Nadine Palichat for details—724-601-1877 PARAMUS, N.J. – On the evening of the piano to impress judges at a myriad of June 3 the Manning School of Music, under www.ukrainianheritagefestival.org beauty and scholarship pageants. Her ren- the directorship of Melissa Manning (née ditions of pieces by Frederic Chopin and Ulita Olshaniwsky), hosted a recital for its Sergei Rachmaninoff helped her earn the students at the New Jersey Steinway Piano titles Miss Soyuzivka, Miss Nardona Volya Gallery salon in Paramus, N.J. and Miss New York. Of the 17 students who performed, 14 Ms. Manning is a gifted performer who were Ms. Manning’s students, ranging in has toured with the Metropolitan USO to age from 5 to 18, while the other three were every Veterans Administration hospital in students of Dora Homann (née the state of New York, for which the veter- Olshaniwsky) of Sparta, N.J. Each student ans presented her with an award. She is also performed on a nine-foot Steinway concert the organist and the choir director at the grand piano and received a red rose and cer- Ho-Ho-Kus Community Church in Ho-Ho- tificate of accomplishment. Kus, N.J. In addition to teaching and per- The school’s founder, Ms. Manning, has forming, Ms. Manning runs a program been an active musical educator in the New called “Opera Night,” through which she York and northern New Jersey area for the sponsors and runs performances at local past 30 years, particularly in the Nyack, restaurants. N.Y., area. A native of Newark, N.J., she Ms. Manning has also directed produc- began her piano studies at the Ukrainian tions of “Kiss Me, Kate,” “My Favorite Music Institute in New York under the tute- Year,” “How to Succeed in Business,” lage of Daria Karanowycz. She then contin- “Footloose,” “Into the Woods” and “The ued to study piano under Jane Carlson at the Sound of Music.” However, her love pre-college division of the Julliard School remains playing the piano, as both a soloist in New York. and accompanist for vocal performances.

Teachers Melissa Manning (second from right) and Dora Homann (right) at the recital of the Manning School of Music. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28

Around the time portrayed by “Bereza cateurs? – crow about missteps by free- ongoing continuum pointed at self-deter- The best people... Kartuzka,” my cousin Bohdan Bashuk, dom fighters and the political incorrect- mination, a universal human right. See it, (Continued from page 7) 18, was captured for being my father’s ness of calling Communist atrocities and you will be energized to get on with Lukianenko, Yevhen Sverstiuk – and oth- nephew. He was tortured then dragged- what they are. Does anyone have a prob- whatever it takes to assist this struggling ers imprisoned for a cause. half dead through the village as a warn- lem in calling the Nazis murderers? democracy in this quest. How reprehensible that today, ing: Banderivtsi bandits will be extermi- But back to the film. After the War, the Oksana Bashuk Hepburn, a columnist, Ukraine’s freedom fighters are pilloried nated! Publicly hanged. For what crime? Bereza brotherhood went on to create is a former director with the Canadian with the full might of Russia’s govern- My mother was beaten by the Gestapo vibrant communities around the world. Human Rights Commission. She is pre- ment assisted by “useful idiots” – Stalin’s and incarcerated for failing to disclose My father became an organizer. Among paring a publication about Petro Bashuk my father’s whereabouts. She had no idea moniker for Soviet apologists and his notable achievements is The World and seeking stories or material. Please where he was hiding! I was virtually League of Ukrainian Political Prisoners appeasers in the West. contact her via-email oksanabh@sym- orphaned; brought up by grandparents. realized with, among others, two patico.ca or call collect, 819-771-0723. Make no mistake, the katsetnytky – Entire villages were ethnically cleansed, Winnipeg “katsetnyky,” Dr. Michael from Bereza to the gulag – are in the best forcibly removed to northern Poland, dis- Marunchak and the Rev. Semen Izyk; the *** of democratic traditions: “liberty, equali- placed to Soviet Ukraine or exiled to Taras Shevchenko monument in “Bereza Kartuzka” recently won first ty, fraternity”; Give me liberty or give me Siberia. Many were simply shot. From Winnipeg the Ukrainian Canadian prize, a Platinum Remi Award, at the death”; “zdobudesh ukrayinsku derzhavu 1919 to 1991’s independence, the human Foundation of Taras Shevchenko, which 43rd Worldfest Houston International abo umresh v borotbi za neyi (you will toll in Ukraine is about 20 million dead. dispenses millions in annual funding to Film Festival, Political/International deliver a free Ukrainian state or die fight- And, not to be forgotten, is the human worthy projects including a grant to issues category. To order Breza Kartuzka ing for it). When the fight is just, its and material cost of the Cold War. Bereza Kartuzka. He organized credit or contribute to the making of “Genocide defenders are heroes. My mother used to Is it over yet? Alas, not quite. unions, youth groups and some 40 Revealed” English version of (“Holod say that in battles for freedom often the Russification is advancing in Ukraine. branches of the League of Ukrainians in 1932-1933”) readers may write to: MML best people were in jail. The government of Viktor Yanukovych Canada, from sea to sea, in cities as well Inc., 2330 Beaconsfield Ave., Montreal, Unfamiliar with the historic battle- eliminates references from its website as remote prairie and mining towns. He QC H4A 2G8, Canada. (Tax receipts ground of Ukraine and deferential to about the most heinous of the Kremlin’s loved his people and brought them hope: available.) Russia, global decision-makers from crimes against humanity – the starvation the fight for independence is never a lost 1919 to the appeasement politics of today of some 10 million Ukrainians, while cause. Some day, he knew, they or their – just look at the tortuous road of Oksana Bashuk Hepburn may be con- Moscow makes it a criminal offence to descendants would see Ukraine free. tacted at [email protected]. Ukraine’s attempts at membership in talk about its wicked crimes. Russia’s This was the mantra of the young NATO or EU – have spawned horrific Black Sea Fleet has dug in. Ukraine’s Bereza prisoners. And when you see the consequences for individuals and global media are under siege. Lending support, film you will realize, as I did, that today’s peace. “useful idiots” – or are they paid provo- struggles in Ukraine are but steps on an Ukrainian opposition... (Continued from page 2) by Ukrainian political experts to the media and by Western reporters based in Kyiv. Prof. Oleksander Paliy of the Diplomatic Academy feels like many Ukrainians, that the U.S. has sold out Ukraine’s democracy for the uranium given up by Mr. Yanukovych in April. Two other political experts, Volodymyr Fesenko and Vadym Karasiov, told the Segodnya newspaper on July 4 that Secretary Clinton’s mild criticism was intended to not push Mr. Yanukovych fur- ther into Russia’s orbit. The U.S. has always been far stronger in its support than the European Union of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. Of the four U.S. presidents dur- ing Ukraine’s two decades of indepen- dence, the two who gave Ukraine the strongest support were Presidents Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. The Obama administration’s excessive focus on Russia at the expense of Ukraine is perilously similar to the Russia-first policy pursued in the early 1990s by the first President George Bush, who became famous in July 1991 when he told the Ukrainian Parliament to not seek inde- pendence. The speech was dubbed “Chicken Kiev” and took place a month before Ukraine declared independence from the USSR. Following Secretary Clinton’s visit, the Ukrainian opposition believes that President Barack Obama is increasingly following in the footsteps of Republican Party realists who dominated the first Bush administration in the early 1990s.

The article above is reprinted from the Jamestown Foundation Blog published by the Jamestown Foundation, www. jamestown.org. No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 21 OUT AND ABOUT

July 12-24 North Dakota Ukrainian Arts Workshop, Dickinson July 27 Film presentation with Yuri Shevchuk, “Ukraine: A Dickinson, ND State University, 701-290-8711 or 701-575-2216 Cambridge, MA View from the World,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053 July 13 Film presentation with Yuri Shevchuk, “Donbas and Cambridge, MA its Mentality,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053 July 28 Concert, featuring Haydamaky and Zrada, West Winnipeg End Cultural Center, 204-783-6918 or www.wecc.ca July 16 Western pub night, Ukrainian American Youth Ellenville, NY Association resort, 845-647-7230 July 29 Lecture with Michael Flier, “Ukrainian Spellcheck,” Cambridge, MA Harvard University, 617-495-4053 July 17 Concert with Natalia Khoma and Volodymyr Jewett, NY Vynnytsky, Grazhda Concert Hall, 518-989-6479 or July 30-August 1 Workers Reunion Weekend, featuring a golf www.grazhdamusicandart.org Ellenville, NY tournament, pub night and dance, Ukrainian American Youth Association resort, 845-647-7230 July 17-18 Ukrainian Days Festival, St. John Ukrainian Johnson City, NY Orthodox Church, 607-729-1729 July 30-August 1 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Selo Ukraina, Dauphin, MB 877-474-2683 July 19 Music Festival, featuring performance by the Stratford, ON Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, Stratford Summer July 31 Benefit concert celebrating the 200th anniversary Music Festival, www.stratfordsummermusic.ca Jewett, NY of Frederick Chopin’s birth, featuring Volodymyr Vynnytsky, Grazhda Concert Hall, 518-989-6479 July 21-25 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Cultural Institute and Dickinson, ND Dickinson State University, 701-483-1486 or July 31 Ukrainian Orthodox League Convention Banquet www.ukrainianculturalinstitute.org Morristown, NJ and Ball, featuring music by Hrim, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 973-635-8124 or [email protected] July 22 Book presentation with Volodymyr Dibrova, “True Cambridge, MA Stories: A New Book Presentation,” Harvard July 31-August 2 Ukrainian Pavilion – annual Edmonton Heritage University, 617-495-4053 Edmonton, AB Festival, William Hawrelak Park, 780-474-5386 or [email protected] July 23-24 Seafood pub night, featuring music by Zuki and Ellenville, NY Mike, Ukrainian American Youth Association August 2-4 Traditional ritual baking course, taught by Lubow resort, 845-647-7230 Jewett, NY Wolynetz, Grazhda Music and Art Center of Greene County, 212-533-6519 or 518-989-6479 July 26-30 Ukrainian Folk Art Courses, pysanka writing with Jewett, NY Sofika Zielyk and embroidery with Lubow August 2-6 Gerdany (beading) class, taught by Anastasia Wolynetz, Grazhda Music and Art Center of Jewett, NY Berezovsky, Grazhda Music and Art Center of Greene County, 212-533-6419 or 518-989-6218 Greene County, 212-533-6519 or 518-989-6479

July 26-August 6 Ukrainian folk singing course, with Anna Bachynsky, Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events Jewett, NY Grazhda Music and Art Center of Greene County, advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions 718-271-9387 or 518-989-6218 from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28 UKELODEON FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Hartford UAYA branch holds traditional Kupalo festivities by Christina Jancew Iwanik the evening with a short tale for the GLASTONBURY, Conn. – On youths about the evil “Baba Yaga” June 22, one day after the Summer and a wandering Kozak. Solstice, members of the Ukrainian Later, the girls made individual American Youth Association branch wreaths and the boys made a tradi- in Hartford, Conn., ended their edu- tional Maryna figure. Towards the cational season at J.B. Williams evening hours, the girls threw their Park in nearby Glastonbury, where wreaths onto the water while the they celebrated the traditional feast boys went in to retrieve them. They of Ivan Kupalo (feast of St. John the also sang and danced around the Baptist). The youths learned about Maryna before throwing it also into the pagan and Christian traditions the water. of Kupalo and of the mystical “tsvit In the late hours they searched paporoti” (fern flower). for the tsvit paporoti that, according Head counselor Anna Pokora led to legend, blooms only once a year

Hartford members of the Ukrainian American Youth Association: the girls wearing their wreaths and the boys with the Maryna figure they created.

on the evening of Kupalo festivities. luck dishes graciously provided by Unfortunately, no one found the members. Congratulations were Christina Jancew Iawnik rare flower. offered for the Hartford branch’s During the Kupalo festivities, boys attempt to retrieve wreaths thrown onto After the Kupalo festivities, the participation in the recent UAYA the water by the girls. youths and parents feasted on pot- “Zlet” gathering in Ellenville, N.Y.

Plast youths mark Feast Day of St. George Student writing competition is announced EDMONTON, Alberta – The Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation (UCCLF) on July 3 launched its third annual student writing competition. “The foundation has already doled out $2,000 since 2008, the inaugural year of the competitions which marked the 75th anniversary of Ukraine’s Famine-Genocide – the Holodomor. We are once again encouraging students to actively engage in and do research on a civil liberties theme and to commemo- HARTSDALE, N.Y. – The New York City branch of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization and the Yonkers Plast rate victims of genocide,” said Group held their annual “Sviato Yuriya” – Feast Day of St. George, the patron saint of Plast – for “novatstvo” (Plast Andriy Harasymiw, scholarships members age 6-11) in Hartsdale, N.Y., on Sunday, June 6. Over 45 children and counselors (seen in the group photo director for the foundation. above) participated in the day’s program, which included games, competitions and a bonfire. Merit badges were also Two separate awards are being awarded during an afternoon ceremony. Attending this daylong event was Rostyk Slabicky, head of worldwide novat- stvo, who spoke to everyone at the closing ceremony. He thanked the counselors for their dedication and efforts offered. Valued at $500, the High throughout the year and the parents for their support and trust. The day’s program was organized and run by Dianna School Civil Liberties Award will go Shmerykowsky, Marko Pawliczko and Roman Juzeniw. (Continued on page 23) No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 23

New Jersey student selected Mishanyna for young leaders conference Summer is a good time to enjoy the outdoors and go on a picnic with your friends and family. In this month’s Mishanyna grod, PRINCETON, N.J. – Christina find the capitalized words from UKELODEON’S list of things Czuczuk of Hamilton Township, you might see while out on a picnic. N.J., represented the state of New Jersey at the National Young APPLES fruit SALAD NAPKINS Leaders State Conference (NYLSC) ANTS a game of CATCH picnic BASKET in Princeton on March 18-21. CARROTS iced TEA BLANKET Christina, a rising seventh grade COOKIES KITE SANDWICHES student at Emily C. Reynolds FRISBEE LEMONADE WATERMELON Middle School in Hamilton, N.J., was nominated for the program by Lynn Sichel, her Advanced Learning Program for Students teacher. Ms. Sichel cited her nomi- nation as being in recognition of an “outstanding individual, achieving academic excellence and strong leadership potential.” Christina has been on the honor roll since 2004, when she was a Christina Czuczuk student at Alexander Elementary Trenton, N.J., where she will begin the School. In addition, she won the eighth grade in the fall, as well as a Outstanding Achievement in parishioner at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Physical Science award at the Mercer County Engineering and Catholic Church in Trenton. Science Fair this year. The theme of this year’s NYLSC Christina is also a student at the was “Courageous Leadership.” School of Ukrainian Studies in Over the four days of the program, Christina, along with the other par- ticipants, acquired skills and Student writing... learned the tools to effective leader- ship, in the hopes that they “will (Continued from page 22) change how they view their role as to a Canadian student age 13-18 leaders in their communities.” who submits a research essay of up to 1,500 words based on a Holodomor theme. The winning essay will be determined by a selec- tion committee derived from the Ukrainian Canadian community. Judging will be based solely on the quality of essay content. The sub- mission deadline is October 29. The Civil Liberties Opinion- Editorial Award will go to a high school or post-secondary student whose Holodomor-based opinion- editorial appears in print in a major Canadian newspaper prior to the November 30 deadline. The value of this award has been set at $1,000. However, this amount is subject to change in the event that an op-ed from more than one stu- dent appears in a major Canadian newspaper. “We’re very pleased with the quality of applications we have received through the first two years of the competitions,” noted Mr. Harasymiw. “The foundation looks forward to receiving many high- quality submissions in the upcom- ing months.” More detailed information, along with application forms, may be obtained by e-mailing the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Foundation at UCCLF@hotmail. com. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 11, 2010 No. 28

PREVIEW OF EVENTS Wednesday, July 21- Sunday, August 22 Sunday, July 25 HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian DICKINSON, N.D.: The 25th annual American Sport Center – Tryzub will host Ukrainian Festival will take place in the 19th annual Ukrainian Independence 216 Foordmore Road 1-845-626-5641 Dickinson and Belfield, N.D. The festival Day Folk Festival at Tryzubivka, County P.O. Box 529 [email protected] begins with a Ukrainian Menu Supper on Line and Lower State roads, Horsham, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Wednesday at 5 p.m. at the Pavilion, con- Pa.19044. Doors will open at noon. The tinues with a Ukrainian Arts Workshop on festival stage show will begin at 1:30 p.m. Thursday in Dickinson, and features an with headliners: Syzokryli Ukrainian all-day Chornobyl Symposium on Friday Dance Ensemble (New York); violinist at Dickinson State University. The Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo (Lviv); July 4-11 – Tabir Ptashat 2 Aug 21 – Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Saturday program includes a liturgy cele- Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Dance Academy 2 Recital July 4-17 – Roma Pryma Bohachevsky brated by Archbishop Antony of the (Philadelphia); the Svitanok Band (New Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., York); and the Svitanya Eastern European Dance Academy Workshop Aug 22-28 – Joseph’s School of a luncheon, concert, buffet dinner and Women's Vocal Ensemble (Philadelphia). Dance July 16-18 – Ukrainian dance. On Sunday, liturgies will be cele- A “zabava” (dance) to the music of Aug 30 - Sep 6 – Labor Day week / brated at two Ukrainian Catholic churches. Svitanok will follow the stage show, at Cultural Festival weekend For information contact the Ukrainian 4:30 p.m. Delicious Ukrainian foods and Cultural Institute, 701-483-1486 or uci@ baked goods, picnic fare and cool refresh- July 18-23 – Heritage Camp 1 Sept 10-12 – Salzburg Reunion ndsupernet.com; or log on to www.ukrai- ments will be plentiful. Vendors are wel- nianculturalinstitute.org. come. An arts and crafts bazaar and a chil- July 18-24 – Discovery Camp Sept 13-16 – Bayreuth, dren's fun area will be open all day. Friday-Sunday, July 23-25 July 23-25 – Adoptive Family Berchtesgaden, Regensburg, Admission: $15; students, $10; children Weekend Karlsfeld, Landshut Reunions KERHONKSON, N.Y.: The annual under 15, free. There is plenty of free Sept 17-19 – KLK Get-Together exhibit of art by Edward, Yurij and parking. For further information call 267- July 25-30 – Heritage Camp 2 Yarema Kozak will take place at the 664-3857 or log on to www.tryzub.org. July 25-31 – Sitch Camp 1 Sept 20-22 – Mittenwald Reunion Soyuzivka Heritage Center. Paintings will The sponsor is a 501(c) (3) tax-exempt be displayed and available for purchase in non-profit charitable organization; pro- Sept 25 – To be announced July 25 - August 7 – Roma Pryma the library of the Main House. For more ceeds benefit youth soccer and cultural Bohachevsky Dance Academy Sept 30 - Oct 3 – NEMF Convention information call 586-360-7364. and community programs. Camp 1 Oct 8-10 – Wedding Aug 1-7 – Sitch Camp 2 Oct 15-17 – Wedding Aug 7 – Sitch Camp Closing Banquet; PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Oct 22-24 – To be announced Academy Recital 1 Oct 29-31 – Halloween Preview of Events is a listing of community events open to the public. It is a Aug 8-21 – Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Nov 6-7 – USCAK Convention service provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Dance Academy Camp 2 Ukrainian community. Nov 12-14 – Plast Orlykiada Aug 14-21 – Club Suzy-Q Information should be sent to: [email protected] or Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, 973-644-9510. NB: If e-mailing, please do not send items as attachments; simply type the text into the body of the e-mail message.