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by Christopher Guly Mr. Trudeau will visit Ukraine on July Special to The Ukrainian Weekly 11-12 and will meet with both President and Prime Minister OTTAWA – Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Volodymyr Groysman, after attending the will make his first official visit to Ukraine NATO Summit of Heads of State and next month, and will likely bring the same Government in . message he delivered to the Canada-Ukraine The Canadian PM met with Mr. Business Forum in Toronto on June 20 that Poroshenko at last year’s Paris Climate Canada remains “a staunch ally” of Ukraine. Conference, and his ministers of foreign Mr. Trudeau told the audience that affairs (Stéphane Dion) and defense (Harjit Canada would continue to defend Ukrainian Sajjan) have met several times with their sovereignty “in response to Russia’s illegal Ukrainian counterparts since Mr. Trudeau’s annexation of Crimea, as well as its support Liberals formed the government last to insurgents in eastern Ukraine,” and that November. Canada stands “firmly” beside Ukraine in its efforts to “strengthen democracy, respect One of Prime Minister Trudeau’s top pri- the rule of law, and encourage economic orities while he’s in Ukraine will be to sign growth.” the Canada-Ukraine Free Trade Agreement “We will continue to contribute assis- (CUFTA), which International Trade Facebook/Volodynyr Groysman tance and expertise whenever possible,” Minister Chrystia Freeland, a Ukrainian Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman of Ukraine speaks at the National Press Club said the prime minister, “because we Canadian, who also spoke at the forum, has in Washington on June 16. understand that a strong democracy is at been finalizing. trol of Crimea, the Black Sea peninsula that the heart of economic prosperity.” Mr. Trudeau’s prime ministerial prede- by Mike Eckel “Ultimately, we want to help create sta- cessor, Stephen Harper, announced during RFE/RL seized from in 2014. Speaking at the National Press Club in bility in Ukraine so that the middle class WASHINGTON – Ukrainian Prime Washington on June 16, Mr. Groysman also can grow and thrive,” he added. (Continued on page 9) Minister Volodymyr Groysman urged heralded his government’s steps toward Western governments to maintain tough institutional and economic reforms, saying sanctions on Russia until it withdraws its forces from eastern Ukraine and cedes con- (Continued on page 7) Ambassador-designate for Ukraine testifies before Senate committee Foreign Service Institute, said her objec- UNIS Rada approves language quotas for radio tives as U.S. ambassador to Ukraine will be WASHINGTON – Speaking before the to assist in reforming key sectors in by Zenon Zawada quotas on the on commercial radio. The existing rules Senate Foreign Relations Committee on Ukraine and fighting corruption. KYIV – Ukraine’s Parliament voted on required 50 percent of a radio station’s June 21, Marie L. Yovanovitch, nominee for As regards implementing the Minsk June 16 to set quotas for Ukrainian lan- content merely to be produced by U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, stated that peace protocols, she noted that Russia bears guage content on commercial radio, Ukrainian nationals – and that content “more progress has been made in Ukraine the weight and responsibility of ensuring approving legislation that served as a had usually been in the . in the past two years” than in the past 25 security and stability in eastern Ukraine. compromise between two bills – one The compromise involves a two-year years of Ukraine’s renewed independence. (Ambassador-designate Yovanovitch’s full favored by radio lobbyists and the other transition to Ukrainian-language quotas She was one of three nominees for remarks appear on page 7 of this issue.) by language activists – that were rejected (25 percent in the first year, 30 percent in ambassadorial posts throughout the world Sen. Cardin asked all the nominees two weeks earlier. the second and 35 percent afterwards) who appeared at confirmation hearings about best practices in combating and The measure earned 268 votes and for two time blocks, 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 3 before the committee. Also on the docket countering Russian disinformation and was strongly supported by all five of the p.m. to 10 p.m. The quota is based not on were nominees for , Anne Hall; propaganda in the region. ’s pro-Western factions, the number of songs, but on the total vol- and Greece, Geoffrey Pyatt (the current U.S. Ms. Hall, the nominee for ambassador to two of which (the Radical Party and ume of content. ambassador to Ukraine). Lithuania, replied that “Russia has never Batkivshchyna) didn’t support the earlier This gives radio stations more flexibil- The nominees were greeted by the really stopped targeting the Baltics” with drafts. They were sent back to commit- ity from the four six-hour blocks that had Senate Foreign Relations Committee its false information. She offered that train- tee, where the approved version was been proposed by activists to prevent Chairman Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) and ing Lithuanian journalists and being active drafted by a working group that included radio stations from dumping all their Ranking Member Ben Cardin (D-Md.), who in civil society is the best way to counter deputies, lobbyists and activists. Ukrainian-language content for the late thanked them for their public service to the the Russian narrative. “These aren’t quotas for Ukrainian night/early morning shift, as they had country. The nominee proceeded with Ms. Yovanovitch enumerated three songs on the radio. This is vital space for been typically doing. opening statements about their anticipated aspects to countering Russian propaganda: the Ukrainian song,” Petro Poroshenko The bill prevented exceptions for spe- roles in their respective countries and how 1) get the story out, 2) put a premium on Bloc National Deputy Viktor Kryvenko cialty format stations such as rock, R&B, to bolster and enhance their relationship analyzing the stories and countering with told Parliament following the vote. He classical and folk, as proposed by the lob- with the United States. facts, and 3) build capacities in training added, “Today is a very decisive day for byists’ bill. At the same time, it set a 25 In her opening remarks, Ambassador- journalists to recognize the disinformation our state.” designate Yovanovitch, who currently and how best to reply. The legislation introduces the first (Continued on page 16) serves as dean of the School of Language Studies at the Department of State’s (Continued on page 15) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 No. 26-27

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Party of Regions spent $66 million EU prolongs sanctions against Crimea ty of neighboring countries… take us back to the times from which we believed we BRUSSELS – The European Union has had escaped, times that nobody can wish on bribes and paid articles in media agreed to extend its investment ban and for.” On June 18, Mr. Steinmeier warned other economic sanctions on Ukraine’s NATO against “warmongering” by staging Crimean Peninsula, which was forcibly military exercises on its eastern flanks. He annexed by Russia in 2014. The EU sanc- urged the alliance to replace the training tions package against Crimea includes a exercises with more dialogue and coopera- ban on the import of goods originating in tion with Russia. Mr. Steinmeier said on Crimea unless they have Ukrainian certifi- June 19 that, if the Kremlin does its part to cates; a ban on exports to the peninsula implement the Minsk peace plan for related to transport, telecommunications, Ukraine, the European Union should gradu- and the energy sectors – including the ally phase out sanctions imposed against exploration of oil, gas and mineral resourc- Russia for its role in Ukraine’s crisis. (RFE/ es. EU companies are also prohibited from RL, based on reporting by AP and Reuters) investing in Crimea or financing Crimean companies. Furthermore, cruise ships that France sees Ukraine summit in July are owned or controlled by a European PARIS – France says a four-way summit company or flying the flag of an EU mem- on Ukraine is “feasible” next month in the ber state may not dock at Crimean ports, light of “progress” in the crisis. Government including Sevastopol, a naval port city that spokesman Stephane Le Foll quoted Russia considers a separate administrative President Francois Hollande as making the district. The ban was first imposed when comments at a Cabinet meeting on June 22. Russia illegally annexed the Ukrainian pen- Mr. Le Foll did not give any details about insula two years ago and it has been pro- the progress that the president said had longed every year by the 28 EU member been made. Mr. Hollande referred to the so- states. EU ambassadors are expected to dis- Ukraine Crisis Media Center called Normandy format for the summit on cuss a broader list of economic sanctions it Sevgil Musayeva-Borovyk and Sergii Leshchenko speak at their press conference Ukraine that would involve the leaders of has on Russia on June 21, with a view to about the “black bookkeeping” of the Party of Regions. France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine. The extending them by six months ahead of the previous such meeting took place in June financed and what the money in question EU summit on June 28-29. (RFE/RL) Ukraine Crisis Media Center 2014. In Moscow, Kremlin aide Yury was spent on,” explained Mr. Leshchenko. Ushakov expressed reservations about KYIV – Documentation of the expenses of He said there are documents certifying the Steinmeier urges dialogue with Russia the Party of Regions on its political activities receipt of large sums in cash for accom- organizing a summit on Ukraine now, say- BERLIN – German Foreign Affairs ing “the premises for valuable work of this have been made public, National Deputy plishing defined activities. The documents Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier has contain surnames, the sums received and kind have not been fulfilled.” Fighting Sergii Leshchenko and editor-in-chief of warned that Europe “is at risk of splitting Ukrayinska Pravda Sevgil Musayeva- the goals that they were set to achieve, and between government forces and Russia- along new divides.” In an opinion column Borovyk revealed at a press briefing at they are accompanied by signatures. backed separatists has killed more than published in Russia, Ukraine and Belarus Ukraine Crisis Media Center on May 31. The documents comprise 22 pages and 9,300 people in eastern Ukraine since April marking the 75th anniversary of Nazi “These are expenses on Ukrainian poli- pertain to the second half of 2012. The 2014. The February 2015 Minsk agreement Germany’s invasion of the Soviet Union, Mr. tics from corrupt sources. They demon- calls for a ceasefire and a range of other strate how the Party of Regions was being (Continued on page 20) Steinmeier said “peace in Europe cannot be measures to end the conflict, but violence taken for granted.” He also urged diplomat- in the region occurs almost daily. (RFE.RL, ic dialogue between NATO and Russia rath- based on reporting by AFP and Interfax) er than military confrontation. Mr. Steinmeier’s commentary was published Trudeau to travel to Ukraine Confessions of a Ukrainian ‘political prisoner’ on June 22 in Russia’s Kommersant, TORONTO – Noting that the government Ukraine’s Zerkalo Nedeli, and Belarus’ of Canada “is committed to strengthening Sovetskaya Belorussiya newspapers. by Carl Schreck moment I destroyed the shackles that had Canada’s place in the world and will contin- kept me in fear and pain.” Referring to Russia’s annexation of ue to pursue Canadian interests and values and Anton Naumlyuk Ukraine’s Crimea region and its support for RFE/RL Complete redemption, however, remains at every opportunity,” on June 20 Prime elusive for Mr. Afanasyev, who expressed separatist fighters in eastern Ukraine, Mr. Minister Justin Trudeau announced that he Shortly before his court appearance in remorse that he testified in the first place Steinmeier said the “unilateral shifting of will travel to Warsaw, , to attend the the southern Russian city of Rostov-on- against Messrs. Sentsov and Kolchenko. borders in breach of international law and Don, investigators stopped by Hennadiy The pair were sentenced in August 2015 to the failure to respect the territorial integri- (Continued on page 14) Afanasyev’s holding cell to make sure he 20 and 10 years in prison, respectively, still planned to implicate his fellow after being convicted of terrorism charges , film director Oleh Sentsov and that rights groups and Western govern- left-wing activist Oleksandr Kolchenko, as ments call a travesty of justice. he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 “terrorists.” Mr. Afanasyev claims he was beaten and T U W “I told them all ‘yes, yes,’ so they’d think tortured into implicating the men. “Even An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., that everything was fine,” Mr. Afanasyev, 25, now I’m upset that I couldn’t withstand the a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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Mr. Sentsov, whose jailing drew appeals Mr. Afanasyev and Yuriy Soloshenko, a The Ukrainian Weekly, June 26 - July 3, 2016, No. 26-27, Vol. LXXXIV from prominent figures in international 73-year-old former electronics plant chief Copyright © 2016 The Ukrainian Weekly cinema, responded with applause from his convicted in Russia of spying in October, courtroom cage and yelled, “Glory to arrived in Ukraine on June 14 after being Ukraine!” Mr. Afanasyev replied, “Glory to swapped for two Ukrainians charged with ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA the heroes!” supporting Russia-backed separatists in “Returning to my holding cell, I already the east of the country. Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 and advertising manager fax: (973) 644-9510 felt free,” said Mr. Afanasyev, one of two The swap came three weeks after a pris- e-mail: [email protected] Ukrainians released from Russian prison in oner exchange that returned Ukrainian air- Subscription Department (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 mid-June in Kyiv’s second recent high-pro- e-mail: [email protected] file prisoner exchange. “In that very (Continued on page 15) No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 3

NEWS ANALYSIS Moscow anticipates anti-Russian NATO summit by Roger McDermott likely to focus on strengthening national ing of military infrastructure “closer to third stage (2010-present) is exemplified by Eurasia Daily Monitor and collective defense (Nezavisimoye Russia’s borders,” and missile defense tied developing global functions and devising Voyennoye Obozreniye, February 26). to emerging capabilities such as U.S. strategies to effectively confront or contain Ahead of the North Atlantic Treaty Much of the speculation concerning the Prompt Global Strike. Nonetheless, they Russia. The underlying driver in these devel- Organization’s (NATO) July 8-9 summit in nature of Moscow’s interpretation of the also articulate more nuanced views con- opments is to afford a global role for NATO, Warsaw, commentators widely expect the upcoming NATO summit and how Russia cerning the roots of the Russia-NATO divide the article concludes (Nezavisimoye alliance to adopt a range of measures to might react follows patterns visible over and how this may play out in the future. Voyennoye Obozreniye, May 27). boost security on its northeastern and east- the issue of missile defense. Any strategic Moreover, it is important to understand However, since Mr. Putin came to power ern flanks. Moscow, however, notes a num- response is heavily tied to Russian military how the Russian security elite and top in 2000, Moscow has sought to invest its ber of “signals,” such as the movement of capability; this, in turn, raises questions as brass came to see NATO as the main threat national security strategy with an adapta- United States aircraft carriers into the to the extent exaggerations of Russian mili- to Russian security, despite the existence of tion of its national values and interests in Mediterranean Sea or the activation of the tary capability are taking root within alli- seemingly more pressing threats, including pursuit of balanced and equal dealings with missile defense base in Romania, as send- ance planning. Significant scope exists for international terrorism, extremism or sepa- NATO; in the Kremlin’s view, this flexible ing messages to Moscow in the context of misinterpretation, especially concerning ratism (Topwar.ru, May 25, 2013). strategy has permitted cooperation and rising NATO-Russia tensions. Yet, such advances made in Russia’s military mod- These differences are not only political, also facilitated Moscow’s “independent moves also highlight NATO’s concern about ernization, or the extent to which it is but relate to cultural, historical and value- action” in its interests in Georgia, Ukraine sub-state threats from its south. achieving force integration or successfully based issues. While Moscow and NATO and Syria. Thus, ahead of NATO’s Warsaw Nonetheless, Moscow sees the Warsaw adopting command, control, communica- interpret the Ukraine crisis and its origins summit, Russian policymakers consider the summit as continuing a pattern of reinforc- tions, computers, intelligence, surveillance quite differently, this basic interpretative adoption of “reassurance measures” as ing the alliance against Russia that was and reconnaissance (C4ISR) (Nezavisimoye dichotomy resonates throughout all areas of innately anti-Russian, but also consistent cemented in Wales in 2014. Meanwhile, Voyennoye Obozreniye, June 10). dispute between Washington-Brussels and with the alliance “acquiring global func- there is little doubt that in the aftermath of Despite the rhetoric from Moscow, its Moscow. Vladimir Putin, like much of tions” rooted in its recent appetite for out- the Warsaw summit, Moscow could choose political appetite remains for limited coop- Russia’s security elite, remains heavily influ- of-area intervention and creating “zones of to generate an upsurge in violence in eration with NATO, recognizing that alli- enced by NATO’s bombing of Serbia in 1999, controlled chaos” in strategically vital areas. Donbas; though, for now, the Kremlin seems ance members are divided over Russia, which serves as a pretext for Russian policy- In this context, Moscow expects anti- content with a simmering conflict, and at while the organization faces reorientation makers to question NATO’s self-identifica- Russian rhetoric to mark the NATO summit, least in recent months (see Eurasia Daily from “out-of-area operations” to return to a tion as a defensive alliance or its commit- but also believes that Western policymak- Monitor, June 13), has generally been careful collective defense focus. These challenges ment to upholding international legal norms. ers perceive other security issues, such as to avoid conflict escalation (Izvestia, June 10; are internal to the alliance, and Moscow Moscow assesses NATO as a destructive the Islamic State or migration, as perhaps Novaya Gazeta, June 6; RIA Novosti, May 22). perceives lack of unity as an impediment to organization constituting a threat to interna- more pressing than Russia (Nezavisimoye The precise contours of Russia’s devising a genuinely challenging policy tional security and to Russia’s national inter- Voyennoye Obozreniye, May 27). response to the Warsaw summit are open toward Russia. Into this policy maelstrom ests, and this interpretation permeates Moscow foresees further NATO enlarge- to question. However, Russian commenta- fall variables such as the changing interna- Russian perspectives on the recent history of ment, deepening internal divisions over tors note that the sources of friction with tional security environment, the extent to NATO’s out-of-area operations: a catalogue Russia-linked policy challenges or how to NATO go well beyond Ukraine. According to which European unity over sanctions of failures that has resulted in unintended deal with them, and an overall appetite to the latest iteration (December 2015) of against Russia can hold indefinitely, or the destabilization in its wake, Russia argues. resist dealing with Moscow as a potential Russia’s National Security Strategy, the implications for U.S.-Russia relations of the One recent article in Nezavisimoye partner. In turn, Moscow will likely use rhet- principal threat to Russian security stems presidential election in the United States Voyennoye Obozreniye divides NATO’s oric as its main response to the Warsaw from the danger of color revolutions. (Regnum, December 4, 2015). recent development into three stages: Its summit, while undertaking cautious adjust- NATO’s public diplomacy activities are con- Statements by the Russian political-mili- first phase (1989-1999) featured enlarge- ments to its defense posture, awaiting the sidered tied to alliance information strate- tary leadership and the evolution of the ment and a shift to circumventing interna- political implications of the change of the gy. These technologies, according to state’s national security documents point tional law; a second stage (1999-2010) was U.S. president among other factors in its Russian experts and policy makers, can be to long-running and sharpening differences marked by boosting NATO’s presence in strategic calculus. harnessed to prepare a color revolution with the alliance, which are frequently strategically important regions, continuing and organize a coup d’état. Consequently, oversimplified, couched in political rhetoric expansion close to Russia’s borders and The article above is reprinted from Moscow sees NATO and the United States or considered by both sides simply as part building global partnerships, and agreeing Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from actively engaging in information warfare of an information campaign. Russian ana- to deploy a missile defense system that “may its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, against Russia. Therefore, the Kremlin is lysts oppose NATO enlargement, the mov- threaten” Russia’s strategic deterrent; the www.jamestown.org. Cardin and colleagues encourage European Council to extend sanctions WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Ben Cardin lations in recent weeks. Combined Russian- accountable.” Mr. Zannier condemned the Kolchenko, Yuriy Soloshenko, Oleksander (D-Md.), ranking member of the Senate separatist forces have increased their June 2 downing of the SMM’s last remaining Kostenko and all other Ukrainian citizens it Committee on Foreign Relations, led five of attacks and have resumed firing destruc- long-range UAV, saying that the SMM was has wrongfully imprisoned. his bipartisan colleagues on June 20 in a tive 152mm artillery that is prohibited subject to a “deliberate effort to blind it.” [Editor’s note: Mr. Soloshenko and letter to European Council President under the Minsk agreements. Under the Constant attacks by combined Russian- Hennadiy Afanasyev were released in a Donald Tusk, urging the council to roll over Minsk II agreement of February 15, 2015, separatist forces have forced Ukraine to prisoner exchange with Russia on June 14.] European Union sanctions on Russia. all heavy weapons were to be withdrawn close crossing points at the line of contact Sanctions relief is tied to Russia’s prog- The co-signers are U.S. Sens. Richard J. within 15 days. In contravention of the in order to protect civilians from shelling. ress implementing the Minsk ceasefire Durbin (D-Ill.), Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), agreement, on June 4 and 5, the SMM Restrictions on international aid organiza- agreements. Given the severity of Russia’s John McCain (R-Ariz.), Rob Portman reported 15 multiple launch rocket systems tions by combined Russian-separatist forc- ongoing violations and continuing aggres- (R-Ohio) and Ron Johnson (R-Wis.). and multiple surface-to-air missile systems es prevent food, medicine and other sion against Ukraine, including its occupa- The text of their letter follows. in separatist-controlled territory. This fol- humanitarian goods from reaching people tion of Crimea in complete contravention of * * * lows a June 2 report of an unusual build-up in need. In addition, Russia must release international law and norms, we urge the Dear President Tusk: of heavy weapons and personnel carriers those it is holding in violation of Minsk, European Council to extend sanctions We write to urge the European Council to in and Luhansk cities, including 24 including Stanislav Klykh, Mykola Karpyuk, against Russia until it fully complies with roll over EU sanctions on Russia this month. tanks in Donetsk city alone. Akhtem Ciygoz, Oleh Sentsov, Oleksander its international commitments. According to the Organization for Security Further, combined Russian-separatist and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) Special forces continue to deny access to OSCE Monitoring Mission (SMM) weekly reports, monitors who are tasked with monitoring Quotable notes at least 122 Ukrainian military personnel the ceasefire, and they have engaged in vio- have been killed and more than 700 have lence against the SMM and the downing of “Sanctions can be costly, but happily European countries have suffered much less been injured since the announcement of a unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs). OSCE than Russian propaganda makes it out to be. Some have been hit harder than others, September 1, 2015, ceasefire. Russia has not Chairperson-in-Office and German Foreign the Baltic states in particular, [and] . So we need to stick together. American implemented other aspects of the Minsk Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier, Serbian companies have also been hit. But this is the price we all need to pay if we’re to suc- agreements, including – but not limited to – cessfully resist Russian aggression.” the withdrawal of all heavy weapons and Foreign Minister Sebastian Kurz, and OSCE “If it weren’t for sanctions, things would be much worse. And anybody who thinks allowing unfettered, safe access to the OSCE SecretaryForeign MinisterGeneral Lamberto Ivica Dačić, Zannier Austrian issued that it couldn’t be worse in Ukraine simply lacks imagination. Sanctions did two SMM. It is essential that the U.S. and the EU a joint statement on April 12 in which they things: They prevented the Russians from going much further, and I think, without maintain trans-Atlantic solidarity in the face concluded “incidents against SMM moni- the sanctions, the Russians would have gone much further.” of Russia’s blatant disregard for its Minsk tors, as reported by the mission in recent – Daniel Fried, the U.S. State Department’s chief sanctions-policy coordinator, speak- commitments and continued illegal occupa- days, are unacceptable and that those ing on June 16 to RFE/RL in after a weeklong tour of four Central European tion of Crimea. responsible for threatening and using force states to shore up support for the sanctions regime. There has been a surge in ceasefire vio- against civilian monitors must be held 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 No. 26-27 Ukraine’s immunization challenges discussed at Capitol Hill roundtable WASHINGTON – On June 8, technical health experts joined members of the Ukrainian community on Capitol Hill for a roundtable discussion on immunization challenges in Ukraine. The event was moderated by Dr. Boris Lushniak, former acting U.S. surgeon general, and hosted by Rep. Marcy Kaptur (co-chair, Congressional Ukrainian Caucus) and the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation. Other participants includ- ed: Dr. Patrick O’Connor, team lead (accelerated disease control, vaccine preventable diseases and immunization) at the World Health Organization’s Regional Office for Europe; Dr. Kateryna Bulavinova, senior health and communica- tion advisor at UNICEF Ukraine; Dr. Roxolana Horbowyj, representative of the World Federation of Ukrainian Medical Associations; Yaroslav Brisiuck, deputy chief of mission, Embassy of Ukraine in the U.S.; and (via video) Judyth Twigg, professor of political science at Virginia Commonwealth University and author of the March 2016 CSIS Global Health Policy Center report “Polio in Ukraine: Crisis, Challenge and Opportunity.” Roundtable participants discussed the reasons behind Ukraine’s very low rates of immunization coverage and will develop recommendations and strategies to urgently and substantially increase vacci- nation coverage in the country. – U.S.-Ukraine Foundation Adrian Karmazyn Edmonton community honors three Ukrainian Canadian legislators received the unanimous support of all par- family. Mr. Stelmach spoke passionately of ties. It was only the second time in the his- the hardships endured by the first immi- tory of the Alberta legislature that this hap- grants, the discrimination, isolation and pened. backbreaking work, especially that borne With the determined and dedicated sup- by the women who looked after home- port of Peter Dackiw, former president of steads and many children while their hus- the Edmonton Chapter of the League of bands were forced to leave to find work Ukrainian Canadians, Mr. Zwozdesky elsewhere. Despite these adversities, he worked tirelessly for almost 10 years to get noted, Ukrainians have preserved their Bill 37 passed. Mr. Dackiw also spoke, high- faith in God and in our Church. He strongly lighting this great accomplishment. urged his listeners to make sure that the In his own remarks, delivered in stories of the Ukrainians in Canada are told Ukrainian, Mr. Zwozdesky stressed the and preserved, because if we do not tell our need to nurture an interest in politics with- stories, they will be lost. in the Ukrainian Canadian community and He noted that the value of Bill 37 about amongst its young people so that we can the Holodomor is more than a political always have a voice at the table. He con- statement. It is also an educational tool cluded by saying that the blood in our veins with which to ensure that knowledge of flows blue and yellow. this terrible genocide is preserved and Lidia M. Wasylyn The third honored guest was former passed on. During the presentation of gifts of linocuts by artist Bohdan Holovatsky, (from left) Alberta Premier Stelmach, who served in As a memento of the evening, each hon- are: Peter Dackiw and Gene Zwozdesky, Ivan Fedyna and Ed Stelmach, Ivanna the provincial legislature from 1993 to oree received a framed linocut of the Szewczuk and Janice Sarich. 2015. During his term in office, he held var- Archangel Michael created by Bohdan ious high-profile portfolios including those Holovatsky. The piece was commissioned by Lidia M. Wasylyn through the hard work of these individuals. of minister of intergovernmental relations, to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Ms. Sarich, who was the member of the minister of transport, minister of Alberta the Ukrainian Youth Association in Canada, EDMONTON, Alberta – The Ukrainian Legislative Assembly from 2008 to 2015 for infrastructure, minister of agriculture, food whose patron is the Archangel Michael. Youth Unity Complex in Edmonton, Alberta Edmonton Decore, represented the riding and rural development. His last five years These were presented by Peter Dackiw, hosted an appreciation evening on May 25 where the Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex in office were as the province’s premier. Ivan Fedyna and Ivanka Szewczuk, presi- to honor three legislators of Ukrainian heri- is located. She is respected as a very hard- Mr. Stelmach is the grandson of immi- dent of the Edmonton Chapter of the tage who have done much for Alberta’s working legislator who spares no effort to grants who arrived in Canada in 1899 from League of Ukrainian Canadian Women. Ukrainian community. support her constituents. She is extremely a village northeast of , coming in search Everyone had an opportunity to mingle, The honored guests included former proud of her Ukrainian heritage and has of a better life and land. Within 20 years in visit and reminisce during an elegant wine Premier of Alberta Ed Stelmach and his continually demonstrated support for the their new country, the Stelmachs acquired and hors d’oeuvres reception prepared by wife, Marie; former Member of the Alberta Ukrainian community in word and deed. land, built a house and established a large the League of Ukrainian Canadian Women. Legislative Assembly (MLA) and Speaker of Mr. Zwozdesky is very well known in the the Assembly Gene Zwozdesky; and Ukrainian community and beyond for his Member of the Alberta Legislative Assembly decades of work in the community. He Janice Sarich and her husband, Steve. started his career as an educator. After The evening was opened by board mem- spending some years as a dancer with ber Yuri Andryjowycz. He used the oppor- Canada’s world-renowned Shumka tunity to echo the good news received early Dancers, he became their musical director, in the day that political prisoner Nadiya later composer and conductor. He served Savchenko was released from a Russian 22 years in the Legislative Assembly. prison and had returned to Kyiv. During his tenure, he served as minister of The president of the board of directors aboriginal relations and deputy govern- of the Ukrainian Youth Unity Council, Ivan ment house leader, and in the last three Fedyna, acknowledged the great support years served as the 12th speaker of the received from the honored guests during Legislative Assembly. Mr. Zwozdesky is their respective terms in office. He spoke known for his passionate support of all cul- not only of gratitude but also of the strong tures. sense of pride that has been imparted on The pinnacle of his career in the legisla- the Ukrainian Canadian community ture was the successful passage of Bill 37 – “Ukrainian Famine and Genocide Lidia M. Wasylyn is a board member of (Holodomor) Memorial Day Act.” This truly the League of Ukrainian Canadian Women, historic bill had all three readings in the Seated (from left) are: Gene Zwozdesky, Marie and Ed Stelmach, Janice and Steve Edmonton Chapter. Legislative Assembly in one day and Sarich, and Motria Dackiw. No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 5

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Brotherhood and UNA Branch 13 members Young UNA’ers perform clean-up at Shevchenko monument

Arya Stelmakh, daughter of Yulia and Zoriana Sophia Pylyp, daughter of Tania Yuriy Stelmakh of Garwood, N.J., is a and Yura Pylyk of St. Louis, Mo., is a new new member of UNA Branch 269. She member of UNA Branch 171. She was was enrolled by her grandparents enrolled by her grandmother Nina Wedmid. Slavko Tysiak Vladimir and Valentina Kaploun. Ivan Uruskyj, Slavko Tysiak, Mykola Fil and Roman Povoroznyk at the Memorial Monument in Troy, N.Y.

by Slavko Tysiak city of Troy to create a small pocket-park to Do you have commemorate the bard of Ukraine. A stat- TROY, N.Y. – Members of St. Nicholas ue of the great poet was unveiled on June 5, Brotherhood Society and Branch 13 of the 1988, on the plot known as Taras a young UNA’er, Ukrainian National Association donned Shevchenko Memorial Monument. The their work clothes on Saturday, May 21, to park is a source of local pride and is located or potential clean up around the Taras Shevchenko in an area of the city that’s considered the Memorial Monument located in a small cradle of Ukrainian immigration, which pocket park in the city of Troy, N.Y. dates back to the early 1890s. young UNA’er In recent years, brotherhood members Helping keep the park clean and neat have assumed responsibility for the allows brotherhood members to recall a in your family? upkeep and maintenance of the time and place that influenced its forma- Shevchenko monument. The cleaning crew tion on December 5, 1895, and to pay hom- this year included Slavko Tysiak, brother- age to a historical legacy that continues to Mila Isabelle (Holutiak) Hallick, daugh- hood president; Ivan Uruskyj, brotherhood influence their lives. Shevchenko is Call the UNA Home Office, ter of Stephen Hallick III and Alyssa treasurer; Mykola Fil, UNA Branch 13 sec- acknowledged as the first writer who was Hallick of Atlanta, is a new member of 973-292-9800, Branch 24. She was enrolled by her retary; and Roman Povoroznyk and Boris purely and thoroughly Ukrainian, who grandparents Lt. Col. (ret.) Stephen P. Matviyiv, brotherhood members. dared to dream of a Ukrainian language to find out how to enroll. Holutiak-Hallick Jr. and Ann M. Hallick Land for the Taras Shevchenko and literature that would have an indepen- of Duluth, Ga., and grandmother Dawn Memorial Monument was donated by the dent place in the world. Nemetz of Knoxville, Tenn.

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WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly A 75th anniversary to celebrate Moscow guts Gulag museum This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the umbrella organization for the Ukrainian community in Canada (i.e., the Canadian while Kyiv gets ready to open one counterpart to our own Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, or UCCA), or as by Paul Goble with the leadership of the museum! But in the UCC describes itself, “the voice of Canada’s Ukrainian community.” Russia not only did no one think about To mark this major anniversary, the president of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Those who forget the past are con- removing him but rather praised him for (UCC), Paul Grod, and Ukraine’s ambassador to Canada, , have demned to repeat it, the philosopher said, good work.” been on a cross-Canada tour, visiting Ukrainian communities from east to west. while those who remember it can perhaps “In general,” he continues, “the current Among their first stops were Toronto on April 8 and St. Catharines, also in Ontario, draw lessons from it and avoid tragedies in attitude of the Russian powers that be to on April 9. In both cities, the community organized anniversary celebrations: a gala in the future. Thus, it is indicative of the future the theme of Stalinist repressions some- Toronto was attended by 500 people, including members of Parliament; in St. of Russia and Ukraine that the former has how recalls the attitude toward them in the Catharines an anniversary dinner drew some 160 guests. An interesting addition to gutted a museum devoted to the Gulag times of Khrushchev … Then Soviet publi- the program in Toronto was what was billed as a “fireside chat” with Messrs. Grod while the latter is getting ready to open one cists widely discussed the theme of illegally and Shevchenko, joined by Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Valeriy Chaly, that was on totalitarianism. repressed Communists who in the camps moderated by journalist Hanna Homonai. The topics discussed were those upper- The travails of the Perm-36 museum, the organized underground party organiza- most in the minds of the Ukrainian Canadian community: Russia’s war against only museum in Russia devoted to the tions, conducted secret party meetings and Ukraine, the political crisis in Ukraine, Canada’s continued support for Ukraine, and Gulag organized by society but taken over even paid their party dues.” the role of Ukrainian Canadians in assisting their ancestral homeland. by the state two years ago and transformed According to Mr. Sokolov, “Putin and his Other tour events included those in the province of Alberta. There was a banquet from a memorial to Stalin’s victims into a comrades in arms are even prepared to in Edmonton on April 16 and a wine and cheese reception in Calgary the next day. celebration of him and their jailors, has a condemn Stalinist repressions, but not However, the program included much more than jubilee receptions, as Messrs. Grod long history. (See windowoneurasia2. Stalin himself, who was the builder of the and Shevchenko visited schools, museums, churches and other local institutions, as blogspot.com/2015/03/moscow-closed- empire.” But they go even further, they pro- well as the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village located outside of Edmonton, a site gulag-museum-because-it.html.) fess to see in the Soviet dictator’s punitive that recreates the way the first settlers from Ukraine lived. But now things have taken a turn for the system “something positive,” which they In June, the cross-Canada tour took the UCC president and the Ukrainian ambassa- worse there. Many of the museum staff define as anything that worked to the bene- dor to Saskatchewan, including the cities of Regina, Yorkton and Saskatoon. Along with have resigned and, at the end of May, one of fit of the Russian state. the interim executive director of the UCC, Olya Grod, they met with government offi- their number, Grigory Sarancha, the former Thus, “from Putin’s point of view, it is cials, the academic community, business leaders, community activists and students. deputy director, gave an interview about completely possible to praise the main Once again, the visits provided an opportunity for the leaders to get to know the local their reasons, an interview Boris Sokolov heads of the Gulag even while not denying communities and their UCC branches, and to discuss issues of concern to them. summarizes (zwezda.perm.ru/newspaper/ their crimes.” Thus, Abakumov is presented All this comes during a year when the Ukrainian Canadian Congress holds its tri- ?pub=17767 and day.kyiv.ua/ru/article/ not only as someone who brutalized and ennial Congress of Ukrainian Canadians (September 29-October 2 in Regina) and mirovye-diskussii/sideli-pravilno). killed inmates but also established the year that marks the 125th anniversary of Ukrainian immigration to Canada. One of the events which pushed them to SMERSH, something the Putin regime cele- There is no doubt that the cross-country tour – a veritable listening tour – can lay resign, Mr. Sarancha says, was “the publica- brates as “one of the most effective special the groundwork for a successful congress that will shape the UCC for years to come tion on the museum’s website on the Day of services in the world.” and ensure that this umbrella organization continues to faithfully and honorably Cosmonautics, April 12, of an article about And for the Kremlin leader, Mr. Sokolov represent the interests of 1.2 million Canadians of Ukrainian descent. the effectiveness of Soviet ‘sharashkas’ suggests, Beria will be treated not only as Speaking at the beginning of the cross-Canada tour, Mr. Grod told his audiences: where [scientists] condemned for political the man who executed Polish officers at “Together as a community we have accomplished so much, and your generosity and reasons worked” on projects for the state. Katyn but as one who was “a very effective support will allow the UCC to continue to work tirelessly in support of our commu- manager [who] created the atomic and nity here in Canada, and in support of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine for years The moving force behind this approach, he continues, was the Stalinist movement, hydrogen bombs.” The notorious Yezhov and decades to come.” can expect to get the same treatment and The UCC can indeed be proud of its record, and the emblem for its anniversary The Essence of Times, which is headed by the notorious political commentator Sergey be praised for his work in setting up the quite correctly states: “75 Years Strong” (in English) and “75 Years of Achievements” Communist Party’s internal control system. (in Ukrainian). Mnohaya lita! Kurginyan. But the situation is now even worse: the museum’s site now notes the The situation in Ukraine is very differ- birthday of “’the great government worker ent, as a Kyiv press conference on June 1 of the Soviet Union, Comrade [Viktor] showed. There officials and activists shared Abakumov.’” their plans for creating a museum of totali- It is thus likely that other Soviet secret tarianism along the lines of those in June Turning the pages back... police chiefs like Genrikh Yagoda, Nikolai Hungary, Bulgaria and Lithuania in which Yezhov and Lavrentiy Beria will be given all the Soviet statues now being taken Twenty years ago, on June 28, 1996, at 9:18 a.m., after a the same treatment. down could be placed (qha.com.ua/ru/kul- 28 16-hour marathon session of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s One can only imagine, Mr. Sokolov tura-iskusstvo/gde-v-kieve-budet-muzei- Parliament adopted a new Constitution with a vote of 315-36 observes, how the world would react “if totalitarizma/160378/). 1996 with 12 abstentions. something similar took place at the muse- Vladimir Kadygrov, an art manager and “We have a Constitution,” proclaimed Parliament Chairman um in Auschwitz! And what would happen activist, said that such a museum will serve Oleksander Moroz. The lawmakers were in a euphoric mood as three purposes: to support patriotic they took group photos outside the Parliament building, then making their way to a cele- Ukrainians who want to know about their bratory reception, that The Ukrainian Weekly’s reporter Marta Kolomayets said was remi- Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on past, to mollify “retrogrades” by saving the niscent of when Ukraine declared independence on August 24, 1991. ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia statues rather than simply destroying “Today, we proved we are Ukrainians. Today we look so good compared to Russia. And, who has served in various capacities in the them, and everyone by providing a new slowly but surely, we will show the world who we are. They all think we are ruski U.S. State Department, the Central park in which Kyivans can relax. [Russians],” said Kateryna Vashchuk, a deputy from the Agrarians for Reform faction. Intelligence Agency and the International Volodymyr Vyatrovych, the head of President Leonid Kuchma decreed to hold a national referendum on the Constitution Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice Ukraine’s Institute of National Memory, on June 27, and that had triggered the lawmakers in to instant action. Mr. Kuchma attend- of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio stressed, however, that he would not want to ed the final hour of the plenary session and the final vote. He also apologized to the law- Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for see the future museum of totalitarianism makers “for stimulating this process in perhaps not the most conventional way.” Mr. International Peace. The article above is become simply a place for “stone idols.” It Kuchma also threatened to call a vote of “no confidence” if the Constitution was not reprinted with permission from his blog must be a base for research and education, approved. Following the vote, Mr. Kuchma said “there should be no doubt about the effec- called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- so that the lessons of totalitarianism will be tiveness of the Parliament.” woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). learned and transmitted to new generations. Mr. Moroz underscored: ‘The strength of this Constitution is the fact that it created a precedent of unity in the Verkhovna Rada, which I hope will be a lasting factor in the work of the legislature. We are now one united family, a feeling that has for so long evaded us.” The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor and commentaries on a Mr. Moroz was tossed in the air by lawmakers outside of Parliament after the passage variety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian of the vote in a celebration of his efforts. Former Prime Minister Yevhen Marchuk and communities, as well as the Ukrainian diaspora. Opinions expressed by colum- Volodymyr Musaiaka, the president’s representative in Parliament, were also instrumental nists, commentators and letter-writers are their own and do not necessarily in convincing the left-wing forces to vote for the symbols of Ukraine – the tryzub (gold tri- reflect the opinions of either The Weekly editorial staff or its publisher, the dent on blue background), the blue-and-yellow flag of Ukraine and the national anthem of Ukrainian National Association. Ukraine (the words were adopted under a separate law). “Understanding our responsibility before Ukraine, we were able to rise above inter- party and personal conflicts. The turning point did not only take place in the Verkhovna ABOUT OUR NEXT ISSUE Rada, a new era in the development of Ukraine has begun,” said Mr. Moroz. The result of the vote also granted Crimea the status of an autonomous republic with This edition of The Ukrainian Weekly is a double issue dated June 26/July 3 its own Constitution, which must be in line with the Constitution of Ukraine approved by that is being mailed to readers on June 24. Parliament. Following the Independence Day holiday in the U.S., The Weekly’s subse- quent issue will be dated July 10. (Continued on page 23) No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 7

LETTER TO THE EDITOR FOR THE RECORD

The youngsters then enjoyed a tour of the Shevchenko Museum and surprised the UUARC program museum staff with gifts they had made. A Marie L. Yovanovitch’s testimony promotes patriotism most impressive gift was a Tryzub made by Daria Bezdenezhna from Svativska School. before Foreign Relations Committee Dear Editor: Sofia Severodonetska delighted the visitors to the museum with her recitation of Testimony of Ambassador Marie L. tions and ensure that the $17.5 billion pro- In 2007, in response to the call from (Masha) Yovanovitch, President Barack gram continues. teachers of Ukrainian language and litera- “Kateryna,” one of Shevchenko’s beloved poems. Obama’s nominee for U.S. ambassador to I want to thank Congress for its commit- ture, the United Ukrainian American Relief Ukraine, delivered before the Senate Foreign ment and support by providing assistance Committee pioneered a program-competi- In addition to Kaniv, the young students from Luhansk had the opportunity to visit Relations Committee on June 21. The text to Ukraine. It has been critical to making tion titled, “From childhood to Taras.” The was released by the U.S. Embassy Kyiv. real changes in the lives of Ukrainians and Kyiv, pay homage at the monuments of the purpose of this program was to promote delivering on the promise of the Maidan. Heavenly Brigade, see the Holodomor and foster patriotism and identity among Chairman [Bob] Corker, Ranking Member With strong bipartisan support, the United Museum, worship at the St. Michael Sobor the youth of Ukraine through study and rec- [Ben] Cardin, members of this committee. It States has provided over $1.3 billion in and visit the military base of the National itations of poems by Taras Shevchenko. is a privilege and an honor to appear before assistance since 2014, including over $112 Guard of Ukraine. There, they learned how This competition begins every year in you today as President Obama’s nominee to million in humanitarian assistance, as well to administer emergency aid and even took March in villages. Then, the winners com- serve as the United States Ambassador to as three $1 billion loan guarantees, the part in a relay race. pete in districts, and the district winners Ukraine. If confirmed, I look forward to third of which we expect to disburse later The two days passed much too quickly. compete in the finals in their oblasts. Those working with this committee and Congress this year. We continue to support Ukrainian The youngsters returned home happy with to continue our strong support for the civil society and independent media, which winners are awarded a two-day trip to many unforgettable memories. In fact, Kaniv and Kyiv. On March 22, the first group Ukrainian people, enhance our already deep help Ukrainian citizens hold their govern- 12-year-old Ivan Bobok from the town of bilateral relationship, support Ukraine’s ment accountable to its reform pledges. of winners, schoolchildren from the Bilovodska took with him a lump of earth Luhansk area, arrived in Kaniv to pay hom- reform agenda, and protect its sovereignty Thanks to Congress’ support, we have wrapped in white cloth from the grave of and territorial integrity. These steps will be been able to devote over $600 million to age to the bard of Ukraine. The group con- Shevchenko. War had made these children sisted of 35 persons. critical to advancing our shared goal of a helping Ukraine undertake needed security more mature and more aware of their Europe whole, free, and at peace. reforms, better monitor and secure its bor- Let us remember that on this date in Ukrainian identity. 1861, Shevchenko’s remains, according to I’d like to introduce my mother, who is ders, deploy its forces more safely and effec- Because of UUARC donors’ generosity, 88 years young and has been a constant tively, and defend its sovereignty and territo- his wishes, were brought from St. our children became more conscious of the source of support and inspiration. I wish my rial integrity. We have trained over 1,700 Petersburg to Ukraine. The students were importance of Taras Shevchenko to father could have been here today also; he Ukrainian conventional forces and National privileged to take part in the commemora- Ukraine. They were able to visit many would have been so moved. Like so many, Guard personnel and 120 Special Operations tion and festivities of such a historic event. Ukrainian shrines, experience the majesty including those in the Ukrainian American Forces (SOF). We have provided counter- They participated in the panakhyda at the of the and the beauty of their native community, my parents’ lives were changed artillery and counter-mortar radars, night Uspensky Sobor where on May 20-22, 1861, land. You helped plant the seed of patrio- forever by Communist and Nazi regimes. and thermal vision devices, over 3,000 the remains of Shevchenko lay in state. tism in their young souls. My sincerest They survived poverty, war and displace- secure radios, 130 Humvees, over 100 Following the service, all proceeded to the appreciation and gratitude to all. ment, and finally arrived in the United armored civilian SUVs, and tens of thousands Chernecha Hora, the grave of Shevchenko. Vira Prinko States, with me in tow, in search of freedom, of medical kits to help Ukrainian troops suc- Later they laid flowers at the monument of opportunity, dignity and accountability. The cessfully resist advances and save lives. Kyiv the martyr Oleksa Hirnyk, who burned him- very values that Ukrainians demanded in Just as we stand firmly behind the self to death as an act of protest against the The letter-writer is director of the UUARC the 2014 Revolution of Dignity. Ukrainian people in their efforts to transform Russification of Ukrainians. Bureau in Ukraine’s capital. If confirmed, I look forward to continuing their nation, we stand with Ukraine as it seeks the work of my friend and colleague to reform its military, stop further Russian Ambassador Geoff Pyatt in helping aggression, bring the conflict in the Donbas to be scaled back next year. Ukrainians make the dream they fought for a peaceful conclusion via the Minsk agree- Groysman urges... “The sanctions can be eliminated only a reality. I bring 30 years of experience at ments and end the occupation of Crimea. when the aggressor returns within its bor- the State Department and have worked The conflict in the east has exacted a (Continued from page 1) ders, when the aggressor renounces his throughout the region, including in Russia heavy toll on Ukraine, resulting in an esti- changes to the customs service, public pro- aggressive plans. Only in such a case can as a political officer, Ukraine as deputy chief mated 10,000 Ukrainians killed and 2.5 curement procedures, and the courts will the sanctions can be eased or eliminated,” of mission, and Kyrgyzstan and Armenia as million refugees and internally displaced make the country more attractive to inves- Mr. Groysman said. ambassador. In addition, I served as princi- persons. As President Obama has stated, tors. “The removal of sanctions can be abso- pal deputy assistant secretary of state for the United States will continue to work for “Ukraine needs reforms, and my mes- lutely real if the aggressor demonstrates European and Eurasian affairs, where I cov- the full implementation of the Minsk agree- sage is that the new government… is ready respect for the international law and leaves ered bilateral and multilateral issues affect- ments, until which time sanctions on to reform the country, is ready to lead the the sovereignty of an independent state ing our relations with Europe. Russia will continue. We are working with changes and implement the changes that and returns its troops to its own territory,” Ukraine has made more important prog- the Normandy powers of France, Germany, are needed for Ukraine,” he told reporters. he added. ress on reforms in the last two years than it Russia and Ukraine, as well as the OSCE, to Mr. Groysman’s visit to Washington – his Russia and Ukraine have also been at log- did in its first 23 years of independence. make this a reality and restore peace to first since becoming prime minister in April gerheads over billions of dollars in debts that And I am especially optimistic about eastern Ukraine. – comes amid struggling efforts by Kyiv to each side claims the other owes. Moscow Ukraine’s reform trajectory this year, given Ukraine has lived up to many Minsk com- shore up support financial and technical offered Kyiv a $15 billion cash infusion in several key achievements since the refor- mitments already. But Russia and the sepa- mation of the coalition and government in ratists have not. Violence has spiked in the support for its fragile economy. 2013, in a bid to persuade the government of April. Ukraine overwhelmingly approved past two months to reach levels we have not Ukraine’s economy has been battered by then President Viktor Yanukovych not to sign constitutional amendments to strengthen seen since August 2015. Russia and the sep- the precipitous drop in trade with Russia an EU Association Agreement. judicial independence; raised energy tariffs aratists must end their attacks – they con- that followed Moscow’s annexation of Moscow had transferred only $3 billion to 100 percent of market rates ahead of the tinue to commit the majority of ceasefire of that infusion before Mr. Yanukovych was Crimea in March 2014 after its military sei- IMF’s schedule; and replaced a prosecutor violations – and withdraw banned heavy zure of the peninsula. The ensuing war in ousted amid violent street protests, and general who had lost the trust of civil soci- weapons, while providing the OSCE full, eastern Ukraine, home to much of the coun- Russia has since demanded the money ety with one who has committed to reform- unfettered access throughout the conflict try’s industrial base, also eviscerated the back. Mr. Groysman sought to link the debt ing the PGO [Prosecuor General’s Office]. zone and guaranteeing monitors’ safety. A economy. issue to the withdrawal of Russian forces Many of you, no doubt, met with the prime sustained improvement in security will Kyiv has been struggling to implement from Ukrainian territory. minister and Cabinet ministers who were allow Ukraine to pass a Donbas election law, deep structural reforms, including rooting “In reality, it is Russia that has huge here in Washington last week and received hold local elections in portions of eastern out endemic corruption, to meet conditions debts to Ukraine, and these debts could be a first-hand account of the progress Ukraine, and implement special status and attached to International Monetary Fund somewhat decreased by the de-occupation Ukraine is making. These reform achieve- amnesty. These steps should lead to (IMF) assistance. of Crimea and withdrawal of Russian ments are all the more impressive given Russia’s withdrawal from Ukraine and res- Mr. Groysman’s senior economic adviser, troops from the territories of the Donbas,” that they have come in the face of Russian toration of Ukrainian control over its side of Ivan Miklos, said on June 15 that officials he said, referring to the region in eastern aggression. The best defense against the international border. are hoping the IMF will release $1.7 billion Ukraine where Russia-backed separatists Russian aggression is a successful Ukraine. Finally, as President Obama has stated in delayed aid this year in two installments control territory. But of course, much work remains to be clearly, we do not and will not recognize as Ukraine institutes required reforms. “And I think after these things happen, done. Ukraine still has to implement diffi- Russia’s attempted annexation of Crimea. we could consider settlement of all other Waning support for sanctions? cult changes such as: taking further steps We are working with the government of financial debts,” Mr. Groysman added. to root out corruption; advancing energy Ukraine as well as our partners and allies to U.S. and EU backing for Ukraine in its sector reform; recapitalizing and reforming highlight Russian abuses targeting Crimean standoff with Russia has included sweeping Copyright 2016, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted the banking system; working to improve Tatars and others opposed to Russia’s illegal economic sanctions that have helped drive with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ the business climate by levelling the play- occupation, as well as ensure that the costs Russia’s economy into recession. But sup- Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, ing field; improving accountability and to Russia continue, including through sanc- port for the sanctions in some Western cap- Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (for civilian control in the defense sector; tions, until Crimea is returned to Ukraine. itals appears to be waning; the European the full text of this story, see http://www. reforming the PGO and justice sector; and Mr. Chairman and members of the com- Union prolonged its sanctions for another rferl.org/content/ukraine-hroysman-main- breaking the hold of oligarchs over mittee, thank you for this opportunity to six months, though rhetoric from some of tain-western-sanctions-russia/27803562. Ukrainian politics and business. Ukraine appear before you. I welcome any ques- the bloc’s leaders indicates that they could html). must also continue to adhere to IMF condi- tions you may have. Thank you. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 No. 26-27 No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 9 Rally supports the security of Poland and Eastern Europe by Jaroslaw Martyniuk WASHINGTON – Polish Americans and others rallied in front of the White House on Saturday, June 11, demanding the presence of U.S. military in Poland and strengthening NATO defensive capability in the region. The rally, organized by Federation of Polish Americans Inc. and the Polish American Congress, aimed to bring attention to the real threat Russia poses to Poland and to world peace. Rally participants urged President Barack Obama and his negotiating team at the upcoming NATO summit in Summit, to persuade NATO allies to deploy sub- stantial NATO armed forces assets in Poland and the Baltic states to dissuade Russian aggression. Two Ukrainian Americans addressed the rally. Michael Sawkiw Jr., director of the Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS), the Washington public affairs bureau of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA), and Jaroslaw Martyniuk, a former socio-political researcher with Radio Liberty. Mr. Sawkiw reaffirmed the need for NATO troops to be stationed in Poland and the Baltic states in order to deter Russian aggression. “It is vital for Eastern European com- munities to unify their efforts to ensure that Russian aggression is brought to an end,” he noted. “NATO has the Participants of the rally included (from left): Inci Bowman, president of the International Committee for Crimea; Michael Sawkiw Jr., director of the Ukrainian National Information Service; Dr. Susan Lotarski, president of the capacity to assist members and non-member states to pro- Washington metropolitan division of the Polish American Congress; and Jaroslaw Martyniuk, a former researcher tect their territorial integrity, sovereignty and indepen- with Radio Liberty. dence.” Mr. Sawkiw also stated that, “as Ukraine and Georgia than during the Cold War. …The Russian president correct- Ukraine. “We see evidence of Putin’s nefarious intentions in were mentioned in the 2008 NATO Bucharest summit com- ly perceived that you, Mr. President, the leader of the Russia’s military build-up from Kaliningrad to the Donbas, muniqué, it is the role of our communities to be vigilant Western World, have been unwilling to take serious mea- as well as aggressive provocations to intimidate Russia’s with our elected officials and urge them to support the sures to confront him. Your refusal to sign off on delivery of neighbors from the Baltic to the Black Sea littoral.” Mr. open door policy.” lethal defensive weaponry such as the Javelin to Ukraine – Martyniuk cited the Russian armed forces’ “Zapad” war Mr. Martyniuk spoke at length, pointing out that the lack despite strong backing of the Pentagon and State games, Russia’s hybrid warfare and cyberattacks, and the of resolve and decisive action only encourages Russia’s bel- Department – was interpreted by Mr. Putin that you are Russian propaganda machine that sows disinformation. ligerent behavior. Addressing President Barack Obama, he weak and unwilling to stand up to his bullying.” “We see how Putin is dismantling, step by step, the basic said: “Mr. President, we live in extremely perilous times. He added that now Vladimir Putin is getting ready to security architecture of post–World War II Europe, and the The threat to world stability and peace is greater today test Western resolve in the Baltics, Poland and again in West is doing little to stop it, Mr. Martyniuk underscored.

and energy efficiency and renewables – and vate joint stock company, owns and oper- Europe when he attends the NATO meeting Trudeau... brought together Canadian and Ukrainian ates the largest and one of the first mixed- in Warsaw. political and business leaders, highlighted use real estate properties in Ukraine in a Jens Stoltenberg, secretary general of the (Continued from page 1) by Prime Minister Trudeau’s appearance. complex situated in the capital. It consists military alliance, recently told CBC News then-Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Also there were Ukrainian First Deputy of green-friendly office premises, retail Network that while the Canadian govern- Yatsenyuk’s visit to Canada last July that a Prime Minister and Economic Development space, restaurants, underground parking ment has already provided CF-18 fighter deal had been reached following five years and Trade Minister Stepan Kubiv, an econo- and a major hotel with business center jets for Baltic air policing, a frigate as part of negotiations. mist who briefly served as head of located across from the landmark St. of NATO’s force patrolling the Once the CUFTA is implemented in both Ukraine’s National Bank, along with Nicholas Roman Catholic Cathedral. Mediterranean and Black seas, and countries – perhaps next year – Ukraine Ukraine’s Finance Minister Oleksandr Yuri Kryvosheya, president and manag- Canadian soldiers for training exercises in will eliminate tariffs on 86 percent of Danylyuk, and the country’s recently ing partner of the Toronto-Kyiv venture, Poland, the alliance “would welcome even Canadian exports, with the balance to be appointed ministers of infrastructure was a panelist at the business forum, as more” from Canada. phased out or subject to tariff reductions (Volodymyr Omelian), agricultural policy was Lenna Koszarny, the Ukrainian- Specifically, that would mean Canada over seven years. The affected products and food (Taras Kutovy), and ecology and Canadian CEO of Kyiv-based, private-equity providing troops, likely in the Baltic, and range from beef, fish and seafood, to cos- natural resources (Ostap Semerak). firm, Horizon Capital, which has over $600 leading one of four battalions as part of a metics and some iron and steel products. Some of Ukraine’s top business and million (U.S.) under management. NATO brigade to stave off the security Canada, meanwhile, will remove almost industry stars were at the Toronto forum Veteran Canadian journalist and long- threat Russia poses in Eastern Europe. all tariffs (99.9 percent) on imports from too, including mergers-and-acquisitions time Ukraine observer Diane Francis, who However, the Canadian government is Ukraine, including sunflower oil, candies expert Anatole Klepatsky, founder and CEO chaired a session on doing business in reportedly reticent to become more and chocolate, baked goods, vodka, apparel, of investment banking firm Altius (with Ukraine, recently wrote in the Financial involved over concerns it could detract ceramics, iron and steel, and minerals. offices in Kyiv and Ottawa); Ukraine Post about significant technology deals in from a potential United Nations mission in The agreement will also give Canadian International Airlines President and CEO Ukraine during 2015, including Google’s French West Africa as Canada re-embraces suppliers “the right to fair, non-discrimina- Yuriy Miroshnikov; and Andriy Kobolyev, $45 million (U.S.) acquisition of the its traditional peacekeepiung role, which tory and predictable treatment when bid- chairman and CEO of Naftohaz Ukrainy, the Ukrainian facial-recognition company the Liberals committed to do in last year’s ding on procurement opportunities ten- state-owned national oil and gas company. Viewdle and Snapchat’s $150 million (U.S.) federal election campaign. dered by Ukrainian central government The idea behind the forum was to high- purchase of the Odesa-based start-up Meanwhile, Canada’s Official Opposition entities, including government depart- light the business opportunities available in Looksery. Conservative Party accuses the Trudeau ments and agencies, as well as several pub- Ukraine – and they “abound,” according to a The goal of Ukraine’s tech industry, she Liberal government of cozying up to Russia lic enterprises such as airports, the postal brief about the event by Brent Dowdall, said, “is to double – to 200,000 – the num- and its President. system and public transportation (rail and senior manager of research and business ber of IT professionals with proficiency in “[Vladimir] Putin has indicated that he subway systems),” according to a Global development at the Conference Board of English through collaboration with govern- and Prime Minister Trudeau have dis- Affairs Canada backgrounder on the deal. Canada. ments, companies and universities.” cussed re-establishing full relations, which Global Affairs Canada, headed by Mr. “One of the most cherished Canadian It’s about transforming Ukraine from is deeply worrying [and] yet another sign Dion (a government department that also products – hockey sticks – are manufac- being “the world’s breadbasket” to its that the Liberal government has no desire includes Minister Freeland), and Ukraine’s tured in Ukraine,” he wrote. “That alone “brain basket,” according to a quote in Ms. to stand firm against the Russian invasion Ministry of Economic Development and should be enough to get the attention of Francis’s article from Yevgen Sysoyev, man- of Ukraine and annexation of Crimea,” Trade presented the Canada-Ukraine Canadians who are looking for business aging partner of the early-stage venture Members of Parliament Tony Clement and Business Forum in partnership with the and investment opportunities in Ukraine.” firm AVentures Capital in Kyiv. James Bezan (a Ukrainian Canadian), who Canada-Ukraine Chamber of Commerce Mr. Dowdall explained that many But Canada’s connection to Ukraine isn’t serve as opposition foreign affairs and and the Conference Board of Canada, which Canadian-Ukrainian business partnerships solely focused on trade and investment. defense critics, respectively, said in a state- is implementing the Canadian govern- are already in place. Semex Alliance There’s also a military component, with ment. ment’s five-year Canada-Ukraine Trade and Ukraine, LCC, is the exclusive importer of about 200 Canadian Armed Forces person- However, at a June 22 Ottawa news con- Investment Support project to increase Canadian genetics for artificial insemina- nel in Ukraine to “deliver training and ference marking the end of the parliamen- bilateral trade and investment. tion in dairy cattle throughout Ukraine. capacity-building programs” until next tary session, Prime Minister Trudeau said The one-day forum featured break-out Kyiv-based Pharmascience Ukraine is a March, according to a release from the his government has “real concerns about sessions on four key sectors – information major distributor of Canadian pharmaceu- Canadian prime minister’s office. Russia and about its actions, and we will be and communications technologies, agricul- tical products. Mr. Trudeau will likely face pressure to thoughtful and firm, as I have always been ture and food, infrastructure and logistics, Toronto-Kyiv, a Ukrainian-Canadian pri- expand Canada’s presence in Eastern on how we re-engage with Russia.” 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 No. 26-27 Mykola Riabchuk discusses changing Ukrainian attitudes by Andrew Sorokowski WASHINGTON – Over 50 people gath- ered on Sunday, June 12, at the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family in Washington to hear internationally known Ukrainian political commentator and essayist Mykola Riabchuk. Sponsored by the Washington chapter of the Shevchenko Scientific Society and delivered in Ukrainian, his lecture was titled “What is Left of ‘Two Ukraines’? New Divisions and New Connections in Ukrainian Society, 2014-2016.” The event was chaired by Bohdana Urbanovych, who heads the District of Columbia chapter of the Shevchenko Scientific Society. Citing a variety of statistics, Mr. Riabchuk demonstrated that the stereotypical con- ception of “two Ukraines” – one patriotic Bohdana Urbanovych and pro-Western, the other Russian and Mykola Riabchuk speaks at the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family in Washington on June 12. His lecture was pro-Soviet – is misleading. For one thing, sponsored by the Shevchenko Scientific Society, District of Columbia Chapter. the “other” Ukraine does not have a Russian identity, but rather a different kind Dignity of 2013-2014, and the Russian inva- editorial boards of Krytyka, Porównania (Suhrkamp, 2006), “Gleichschaltung: of Ukrainian identity. For another, the bal- sion of 2014, have affected popular views and the Journal of South Eastern Europe. Authoritarian Consolidation in Ukraine, ance has changed in recent years, so that and practices regarding language, politics Since 2014, he has headed the Ukrainian 2010-2012” (KIS, 2012), and “Ukraina: the patriotic and pro-Western portion of and history. After his talk, Mr. Riabchuk PEN Center, as well as the jury of the Syndrom Postkolonialny” (KEW, 2015). His the population is now dominant. fielded a spate of questions and comments. Angelus international literary award and latest book is a collection of short literary Even the idea of NATO accession has Mr. Riabchuk is a senior research fellow the national Yuri Shevelov award for essays. essays titled “Kaminnia i Sizif” (“Rocks and gained ground, he noted. Various changes at the Institute of Political and Nationalities Mr. Riabchuk’s books include “De la Petite Sisyphus”)(Akta, 2016). Currently, he is a since 1991, especially after the Orange Studies of the National Academy of Russie à l’Ukraine” (L’Harmattan, 2003), visiting Fulbright researcher at George Revolution of 2004-2005, the Revolution of Sciences of Ukraine and a member of the “Die Reale und die Imaginierte Ukraine” Washington University. Ukrainian-Museum Archives welcomes Costume Society of America convention

by Andrew Fedynsky centuries into the present day. In 2011, the Ohio Humanities Council awarded the UMA CLEVELAND – The Costume Society of a $15,000 Major Grant to catalogue the col- America (CSA) – a national organization lection and display that portion of the col- involved in the study, education, collection, lection donated by Dr. Myroslav and Anna preservation, presentation and interpreta- Hnatiuk. tion of dress and appearance in past, present, Monday, May 23, the UMA held a recep- and future societies – held its annual meeting tion at which UMA Board President Paul this year in Cleveland on May 24-29. Burlij welcomed members of the Costume One of the features of the CSA National Society of America and thanked them in Symposium is the “CSA Angels Project,” a advance for their volunteer work. UMA one-day event providing conservation, stor- Resident Scholar Andrew Fedynsky also age and curatorial assistance to a costume spoke, recognizing the volunteers who put collection in the host city. For its 2016 proj- in time to arrange overnight accommoda- ect, CSA chose the Ukrainian Museum- tions for the CSA “angels,” the welcoming Archives. Seven college professors, four reception, work space, breakfast and lunch professional textile conservators and more for the following day. Mr. Fedynsky singled than a dozen volunteers came to the UMA out Curator Aniza Kraus for bringing the to clean, catalogue and place more than CSA “Angels Project” to the UMA, organizing 300 items into acid-free storage boxes. the welcome and workspace, and for her As part of the project, the CSA “angels” overall management of the UMA collections trained UMA volunteers on professional and exhibits. Walter Ciszkewycz handling of precious textiles and other cos- CSA “angels” came from all corners of Costume Society of America conservators, assessing and catalouging the collection in tume-related apparel. The UMA textile col- America – five were from California, four preparation for professional cleaning and storage. lection consists of more than 1,000 individ- each from Michigan and New York, three as North Dakota, Oregon, Rhode Island and help defray UMA expenses associated with ual items from the late 19th and early 20th from Texas; others came from as far away from Alberta in Canada. Most were unfa- welcoming a large group of out-of-town miliar with Ukrainian hand-loomed textiles, visitors. embroidered apparel, sheep-skin vests Members of the Costume Society of (kyptari), etc. but quickly came to appreci- America established contacts and, indeed ate them. The volunteers spent the day vac- friendships. Martha Winslow Grimm, co- uuming items, which had been put in deep- chair of the Angels Project, noted “The freeze quarantine for fear of moth infection, angels of the Costume Society of America cleaning others and creating a professional, are extremely grateful for the warm hospi- photographic catalogue and storage. In all, tality extended to us during our workday at the CSA provided the UMA with services the Ukrainian Museum-Archives. We and equipment valued at more than enjoyed being part of your close communi- $30,000. Volunteers from the CSA orga- ty, even though it was for just one day. We nized donations from archival supply com- loved working on your costume and textile panies Gaylord Archival, University collection and learning more about Products and Talas, who donated archival Ukrainian textiles and culture. Thank you boxes, tissue paper, labels, etc. The CSA also for your kindness and warm hospitality.” provided a stipend that was used to pur- At the end of their workday, Mr. Burlij chase shelving units and temperature and presented each of the CSA “angels” with a humidity monitors. pysanka as a memento of their volunteer The Cleveland chapter of the Ukrainian work at the UMA and their visit to American Youth Association donated food Cleveland. While returning to the hotel, sev- for the reception, including varenyky; State eral of the Angels commented that they had Vacuuming an embroidered cloth. In all, CSA conservators prepared more than 300 Meats in Parma donated a food tray; and a never before experienced such hospitality items for storage in acid-free containers. UMA board member contributed $1,500 to on a volunteer workday. No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 11 REVIEW: “Dark Night Bright Stars” focuses on cross-cultural friendship

by Olena Jennings In “Dark Night Bright Stars,” which has its American pre- miere on June 3-19 at La MaMa E.T.C. in Manhattan, Virlana Tkacz and Yara Arts Group use the relationship between Ukrainian bard Taras Shevchenko, played by Sean Eden, and the African American actor Ira Aldridge, played by Jeremy Tardy, to address themes such as serfdom/slavery, cross-cultural friendship and the meaning of home. The action takes place in St. Petersburg in 1858 after Shevchenko was set free after 10 years of imprisonment for criticizing the tsar. Then he met Aldridge who was tour- ing Russia as a Shakespearian actor for the first time and drew his portrait. The show is based on the diary of Ekaterina Tolstoy Yunge, played enthusiastically by Maria Pleshkevich, who wrote about their relationship. The show opens with the bandurist Julian Kytasty in an alcove that is part of the simple yet beautiful set design by Watoku Ueno. A bare background is outlined with wood- cuts and used to show off the projections by Waldemart Pavlo Terekhov Klyuzko, the first of which is a painting by Shevchenko Sean Eden (Taras Shevchenko), Julian Kytasty (Kobzar), Shona Tucker (Aldridge’s mother), Jeremy Tardy (Ira Aldridge) and Maria Pleshkevich (Katya) in Yara Arts Group’s “Dark Night Bright Stars” directed by Virlana depicting a girl in bright Ukrainian costume. Tkacz at La MaMa Experimental Theater. When Shevchenko and Aldridge met, they discovered that they were both deeply affected by the loss of their mothers legs showing how people have made fun of Ukrainian ste- sings in Ukrainian along with Shevchenko and Yunge, and when they were 9. Aldridge’s mother appears in flashback reotypes. the languages blend seamlessly into one another. scenes. Shona Tucker stuns with her strong voice as she When the translator wasn’t present, Shevchenko and Another poignant moment is Shevchenko’s recitation of sings to her son, the young Ira played by Barak Tucker. Aldridge learned to communicate through the use of a few “It’s All the Same to Me” translated by Virlana Tkacz and Though they came from different places, Shevchenko and words. One of these is “beautiful,” referring to their moth- Wanda Phipps. He says, “But it’s not all the same to me,/ If Aldridge shared similar histories. Shevchenko was a serf ers, their countries and the drawing that Shevchenko did of evil people put Ukraine to sleep.” Mr. Eden’s powerful voice and, as he explains to Aldridge, his friends had to buy his Aldridge. They also communicated through their love of adds to the touching and inflammatory nature of the poem. freedom after they saw the beautiful painting he had done in Shakespeare and art. When Aldridge performs a scene Ms. Tkacz and Ms. Phipps created a booklet of poems by the Bolshoi theater. Aldridge came from the U.S., where slav- from “Othello,” Shevchenko understands it and responds Shevchenko in their translations. Shevchenko wrote six of ery was prevalent. When Ekaterina Tolstoy Yunge tells with a cry of “Bravo!” the poems clandestinely, while he was imprisoned. One of Aldridge that Shevchenko comes from Little Russia and This is where the acting really shines. Even though the last poems in the book also marks the end of the show. Aldridge attempts to explain how he was born free, he refers Messrs. Eden and Tardy are both speaking English, we are “We sang, then parted/ Without tears, without a word,” to the South as Little America, showing their similarities. convinced that they don’t understand each other. They use writes Shevchenko, revealing the uncertainty of the separa- In one scene Aldridge uses stereotypes of his time in his exaggerated gestures and expressions to convey meaning. tion of Shevchenko and Aldridge. Would they ever see each depiction of Mungo in “Padlock.” Shevchenko and Yunge Finally they come upon a word they both understand and other again? follow suit, flailing their arms and legs. Then Aldridge form a bond. Moments like the singing of Jerusalem and the recitation remembers his mother scolding him for doing similar imi- Both Shevchenko and Aldridge were estranged from of Shevchenko’s poem help make the show something that tations as a child. Their actions are put to a stop, but not their homes. This theme is brought to a climax with the everyone can relate to. Although the events presented took before Shevchenko draws a parallel. He throws his tie hymn “Jerusalem My Happy Home.” This is an especially place long ago, the warm friendship between Shevchenko beneath his nose like a handlebar mustache and swings his touching moment as all the characters join in. Mr. Kytasty and Aldridge is one that transcends time.

A special performance of “Dark Night Bright Stars” for NYC students

by Kristina Lucenko tiveness of this brilliant play in capturing the student audi- understated yet powerful manner. The haunting bandura ence. It was not only educational, but also engaging and dif- accompaniment emphasizes the roller coaster of emotions NEW YORK – On June 4, students of the Self-Reliance ferent from how Taras Shevchenko is usually portrayed. and leaves the audience in an awesome trance.” School of Ukrainian Studies in New York City had the Students talked about the play for many hours, and I The students echoed Ms. Danysh’s remarks about the unique chance to see a special performance of “Dark Night believe they felt a closeness to this Ukrainian hero because play, especially in its depiction of the friendship between Bright Stars,” a play created by the Yara Arts Group about they witnessed him as an everyday man struggling for Shevchenko and Aldridge. the friendship between the great Ukrainian poet and artist human rights and freedom.” Student Kalyna Chase, 12, said: “Their friendship was Taras Shevchenko and the acclaimed African American Ms. Danysh continued: “The biggest benefit and advan- special because Shevchenko was a Ukrainian serf and actor Ira Aldridge. tage for our students was the experience of seeing this Aldridge was a free African American. Even though they The play explores deep and enduring questions about iconic poet coming to life in the flesh. It makes all the histo- didn’t speak the same language, and were from different intercultural communication, freedom and oppression, ry they read and facts they learn about Taras Shevchenko backgrounds, they grew to become friends. Art brought home and art. How do individuals who don’t speak the so meaningful by providing a realistic, understandable con- them together.” same language find ways to communicate? How do our text. The play makes this revered figure approachable and Zuli Hausler-Lew, 14, agreed: “Art is universal. It can be most essential experiences and values connect us through humane. The chance encounter with Ira Aldridge presents interpreted differently, and it can explore different per- space and time? a very intriguing story, but more importantly it provides a spectives, but it also connects people. Through a few words Talia Danysh, the school’s vice-principal, commented realistic platform from which to gain insights into the and art, Shevchenko and Aldridge were able to communi- about the experience: “The fact that no one stirred for the anguish Taras Shevchenko is experiencing. It showcases cate what was important to them. The actors communicat- entire length of the performance is a testament to the effec- both men’s genius as well as their doubts and fears in an ed that through the repetition of key words: Home. Mother. Beautiful.” The students also noted how the play shaped their understanding of the historical past, and specifically of their cultural heritage. Slava Hausler-Lew, 11, said: “I am proud that this friend- ship is part of my history. This is a great play for Ukrainians who think they know about Shevchenko because they will learn something new. Those who don’t know about our history will get a really interesting perspective into our cul- ture, our language, and our poetry.” Zuli added: “Many of us, especially immigrant groups in New York, can relate to the idea of missing home. Shevchenko missed his home but he still knew he was Ukrainian. Aldridge missed his home, too.” Kalyna noted: “Watching the play made me feel like I was there with them, and that I knew Shevchenko and Aldridge, and watched them interact. I know who Taras Shevchenko is because he’s an important person in Ukrainian history. We know his story through books and Yara Arts Group his poems and paintings, but he came alive in front of our Students of the School of Ukrainian Studies in New York attending Yara Arts Group’s “Dark Night Bright Stars” at eyes. Ukrainians have our own rich history, and this play La MaMa with the actors in the show. represents that living history.” 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 No. 26-27 No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 13

“Cossack Mamai with Blue Horse” (oil on canvas, 2015). “Cossack Mamai – St. Nicholas” (oil on canvas, 2012). “Cossack Mamai – Truthful Heart” (oil on canvas, 2015). “Cossack Mamai”: paintings by Ukrainian artist Orest Skop at The Ukrainian Museum

by Yuri Mischenko Muscovites, the image of Cossack Mamai Polovtsians to the Noghay Tatars and of the hypotheses about this image’s origin, acquired an additional meaning – as war- Circassians, a portion of whom were folk art researchers think that the composi- The mythological figure of Cossack rior-defender, rebel-insurgent, and avenger absorbed by the Ukrainian ethnos (espe- tion of the Cossack Mamai image was fixed Mamai has a very special place in the pan- – a kind of Ukrainian Robin Hood, who cially, its Cossack part) and enriched it with during the era of the Cossack state, some theon of Ukrainian folkloric and mythologi- defends the Ukrainian peasantry from their traditions, mythology and symbolic time during the 17th century. This seems cal images. “Sacred warrior, warrior ances- abuse by the Muscovite and Polish oppres- images. substantiated due to the fact that certain tor, hero warrior, warrior-musician and sors and their helpers: rent and tax collec- Regardless of the various hypotheses attributes of this composition, namely, a warrior-philosopher” – all these uniquely tors. Little wonder that under these cir- about the exact origin of the resting tobacco pipe and firearms (pistol or gun), Ukrainian images have become somewhat cumstances, the image of Cossack Mamai Cossack, sitting with crossed legs, with his arrived in Ukraine only around that time. of a calling card for Ukrainian folk art. attained almost iconic significance and was sword, horse and kobza in his hands, all The origin of the name Mamai is also not Deeply rooted in prehistoric traditions and proudly displayed in the most respected researchers unequivocally agree that this quite clear. Its roots may rest with the old mythology, today Ukrainian folk artists Ukrainian word “mamai” or “mamaia” – a view this character as a reflection of the stone stela in the steppe, or perhaps in the most typical traits and mentality of the The exhibit “Orest Skop: Cossack Mamai,” name of the Tatar-Noghay Khan Mamai. Ukrainian Cossack – a combination of which features 23 paintings by the Lviv art- The latter spent most of his life fighting strong warrior-defender and lyrical kobza- ist, is on view at The Ukrainian Museum (often together with the Ukrainian and playing bard-musician with a relaxed atti- Lithuanian-Belarusian nobility) the tude towards life. from June 12 to September 4. Mongolian Golden Horde and its vassal – Folk art images of Mamai reached a peak Moscow, and was viewed as a symbol of the of popularity during the era of the Ukrainian struggle of the North Black Sea and Dnipro Cossack state, when its paintings adorned spot of the Ukrainian house – on the interi- image originates from the East and echoes area’s elites against their Golden Horde- nearly every house: from the humble dwell- or wall across from the icons of Jesus Christ images of the Polovtsian warriors on the Moscow enemies. In the 14th century, one ings of peasant farmers and Cossack war- and the Virgin Mary. Additional proof that ancient so-called Scythian stelae in the of the descendants of Khan Mamai was riors, to the mansions of affluent Ukrainian these images bore some measure of sacred Ukrainian steppe, images of Buddha and baptized and established the Hlynsky fami- nobility. Traditionally, the Cossack Mamai symbolism was the fact that masters of icon Hinduist deities, as well as well-known ly, which later became very influential with- in the ranks of the old Ukrainian and paintings were staples in the interior decor painting from the renowned Kyiv Pechersk artistic images of the Mongolian, Tatar, Muscovite nobility. At the same time, the of the highest ranking Cossack leaders, Lavra monastery also produced paintings Iranian and Turkish warriors and rulers. last name Mamai and toponyms derived including their last supreme leader, Hetman of Cossack Mamai. In this respect, the image of Cossack from it are quite common in central Pavlo Skoropadsky. The exact origin of the image of Cossack Mamai also symbolizes the integral connec- Ukraine. Therefore, it is also possible that Upon the destruction of the Zaporizhian Mamai remains an incompletely resolved tion of the Ukrainian folk art with the the historical prototypes of the legendary Cossack Republic (Sich) in southern mystery, shrouded in the veil of a millennia- steppe – not only the Ukrainian Black Sea Cossack Mamai could be actual Cossack Ukraine (1775) and loss of autonomy of the long turbulent connection between Ukraine Steppe, but also with the endless continen- warriors. Cossack state Hetmanate in northeastern and the Great Steppe and its warrior inhab- tal Great Steppe – from Ukraine in the west Ukraine (end of 18th century) by the itants – from the Sarmatians and to Manchuria in the east. Again, regardless (Continued on page 14)

“Cossack Mamai with Mallows” (oil on canvas, 2004). “Cossack Mamai – Halya Carrying Water” (oil on canvas, 2007). “Cossack Mamai – Pisces Sign” (oil on canvas, 2015). 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 No. 26-27

Church issues. There are three major President Joe Biden spoke with Ukrainian White House. U.S. aid to Ukraine since 2014 NEWSBRIEFS Orthodox Churches in Ukraine: the Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman by has totaled $1.3 billion, it said, including Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow phone. The White House said the aid will $112 million in humanitarian assistance for (Continued from page 2) Patriarchate, the Ukrainian Autocephalous help Ukraine “strengthen democratic insti- civilians affected by the conflict with North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Orthodox Church and the Ukrainian tutions and the rule of law, reinforce the Russia-backed separatists in the east. The Heads of State and Government Summit on Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate. The foundations for sustainable economic U.S. government has also provided $2 bil- July 8-9, and that the trip will also include a latter is unrecognized by other Eastern growth, and respond to humanitarian lion in loan guarantees for Ukraine, and on visit to Ukraine. A release from the prime Orthodox Churches. The Ukrainian law- needs.” Among the items on Mr. Groysman’s June 3 approved an agreement allowing minister’s office said: “After the summit, the makers’ move came the day when a historic “ambitious reform agenda,” the White Ukraine to use a third of a $1 billion guar- prime minister will travel to the Auschwitz- forum of the Pan-Orthodox Council on the House said, is an acceleration of customs antee in coming months. “These loan guar- Birkenau concentration camp to remember island of Crete was opening. The Orthodox reform, an ongoing fight against corruption antees help Ukraine stabilize its economy the 6 million Jews and the millions of other Churches of Russia, Bulgaria, Syria and through reform of the justice sector and and protect the most vulnerable house- victims who were brutally murdered by the Georgia have declared they will not attend implementation of constitutional amend- holds from the impact of needed economic Nazis during the Holocaust. The trip will the special council. An Orthodox Church ments adopted by Ukraine’s Verkhovna adjustment,” the White House said. (RFE/ conclude with an official visit to Ukraine council with all the recognized branches of Rada on June 2. Mr. Groysman intends to RL, with reporting by Reuters) the Orthodox Church attending has not increase “support for independent media from July 11 to 12. During the NATO sum- U.S., Ukrainian defense officials meet mit, the prime minister will sit down with occurred since the year 787. (RFE/RL, and civil society,” it said, and extend decen- our closest allies and partners to discuss based on reporting by Interfax and UNIAN) tralization across Ukraine to improve the KYIV – The press office of the U.S. important security challenges, including government’s delivery of services and Embassy in Ukraine reported on June 15 U.N. envoy ‘outraged’ by Ban’s comments ways to strengthen NATO’s ability to increase citizen engagement. The that U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter defend its territory and population, and to UNITED NATIONS – Ukraine’s ambassa- Ukrainian prime minister has also commit- had met with Ukrainian Minister of project stability beyond NATO borders.” dor to the United Nations has said he was ted to energy reforms, including establish- Defense General Stepan Poltorak on the While in Ukraine, the release said, Mr. “completely outraged” by U.N. Secretary- ing competitive gas and electricity markets sidelines of the NATO Defense Ministerial in line with European Union standards, Trudeau will reiterate the Canadian gov- General Ban Ki-moon’s speech at the St. in Brussels. Pentagon Press Secretary Peter diversifying sources of energy away from ernment’s “longstanding – and ongoing – Petersburg International Economic Forum. Cook provided the following readout: “The Russia and privatization of state energy commitment to the Ukrainian people, and In his June 16 speech, Mr. Ban said Russia two leaders discussed Russia’s ongoing agencies. The White House noted that on its strong support for Ukraine’s sovereignty “has a critical role to play” in addressing aggression in eastern Ukraine and June 9 the U.S. Overseas Private Investment and territorial integrity,” and “will also global issues “from ending the conflicts in Secretary Carter emphasized that the Corporation approved up to $62.5 million voice encouragement for Ukraine’s reform Ukraine and Syria, to safeguarding human United States, together with our allies, in financial support for two private equity efforts, and will work to deepen commer- rights and controlling the proliferation of remains committed to full implementation funds that will invest in Ukraine across a cial ties between the two countries, all in an weapons of mass destruction.” Ambassador of Minsk agreements in support of number of sectors, including agribusiness, effort to create jobs, strengthen the middle Volodymyr Yelchenko of Ukraine said he Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integ- health care, infrastructure, retail, consumer class and grow the Canadian economy.” doesn’t understand how the U.N. chief “can rity within its internationally recognized goods and real estate. These two invest- (Office of the Prime Minister of Canada) say such things which sort of praise the borders. Secretary Carter also underscored ments are in addition to previous corpora- role of Russia in settling the conflict in the United States commitment to our non- Rada urges UOC’s separation from Moscow tion financial commitments to Ukraine Ukraine when the Russian Federation is the totaling $185 million, according to the (Continued on page 15) KYIV – Ukrainian lawmakers have main player in aggressing Ukraine and in approved an appeal to the worldwide head keeping this conflict boiling.” Mr. Yelchenko also said Russia is accused of rights abuses of the Orthodox Church asking him to rec- kobza, sword, horse and tobacco pipe. At in Crimea and that Moscow is “building up ognize the Ukrainian Orthodox Church’s “Cossack Mamai”... the same time, Mr. Skop’s artistic vision the nuclear potential” on the Black Sea pen- independence from Moscow. The appeal makes this image both traditional and viv- was adopted in Kyiv on June 16 by 245 law- insula. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by AFP (Continued from page 13) idly alive – it is not affected by fleeting time, and AP) makers in favor and urges Istanbul-based With the notable exception of some rare much in the same way as the highest spiri- Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople White House gives Kyiv $220 M in aid paintings, where Cossack Mamai holds his tual values are not affected by time. to declare invalid a 1686 act that attached hands on his chest or stomach in a gesture Mr. Skop also incorporates some new the Kyiv metropolitan to the Moscow WASHINGTON – The White House says it with a striking resemblance of the ritualis- symbolism in his own image of Cossack Patriarchate “in violation of canons.” The will give Ukraine $220 million in new aid tic gestures on the images of the Polovtsian Mamai. His Mamai is not only evolution of Moscow Patriarchate reacted to the this year to support Kyiv’s economic, politi- stone stelae or Buddhist statues, we almost the established iconographic style, but also Ukrainian Parliament’s move with harsh cal and energy reform efforts. The badly always see Mamai in the company of the enriched and very sensitive interpretation criticism, saying that the Ukrainian legisla- needed aid for the war-shattered country traditional Ukrainian string instrument, the of the traditional theme, as well as the trib- ture has no right to administer inter- was announced on June 15 after U.S. Vice- kobza. This long-mustached Cossack-bard, ute to the contemporary time and contem- with his unique Cossack hairstyle, are con- porary challenges currently faced by sistently seen in folk art paintings of Ukraine and its artists. In Mr. Skop’s paint- Cossack Mamai. These paintings also carry ings, traditional artistic canons are inter- strong associations with the glorious era of twined with the new ones, traditional com- the Ukrainian Cossack state, as well as with ponents of the Mamai image are comple- TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL WALTER HONCHARYK (973) 292-9800 x3040 the wandering bards (kobzars), whose epic mented with the contemporary artistic or e-mail [email protected] songs told tales of heroic and tragic events. accents. For example, in one painting, A more contemporary take on the Cossack Mamai wears a straw hat and Cossack Mamai image can be found in the behind him is an image of a windmill: per- SERVICES PROFESSIONALS artwork of the Lviv-based artist Orest Skop. haps symbols of the ever-changing winds In the early 1990s, Skop learned about the of the contemporary era. Other paintings horrific tragedy of the Ukrainian kobza- contain images of a dove or seagull next to playing bards of December of 1934. In a vil- a kobza – as symbols of harmony and lage near , Ukraine, at the order of peace; and the images of a wine pot and a Joseph Stalin, the Soviet NKVD political rooster – symbols of the family home. One police summarily executed the elite of the of the paintings has a strikingly atypical Ukrainian bards – 337 kobzars, most of sand dial, which creates an impression that them blind, together with the children who the thin stream of sand is flowing from the acted as their seeing-eye guides. time of Cossack Mamai to our time, build- This horrific Stalinist act struck Mr. Skop ing bridges from the era of the Cossack to the depth of his heart and gave rise to a state to the contemporary era of Ukraine. powerful creative impulse: the artist decid- We can view the artwork of Orest Skop as СТЕФАН ВЕЛЬГАШ ed to commemorate the martyr bards with an artistic bridge between the old tradi- Ліцензований Продавець his artwork. Each of the slain kobzars tional and the new contemporary Ukraine. would be remembered with a unique Страхування Життя This article is based on information pro- image of the mythical-sacred Cossack STEPHAN J. WELHASCH vided by the research monograph of Mamai. For more than 25 years, Orest Skop Licensed Life Insurance Agent Stanislav Bushak, Valeriy Sukharyk, Iryna has labored on this project, producing a Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. Sukharyk and Rostyslav Zabashta, “Cossack lyrical and prodigious celebration of lives, 548 Snyder Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Mamai” (Kyiv: Rodovid, 2008); the introduc- ended too quickly, voices stilled too soon. Tel.: 908-508-1728 • Fax: (973) 292-0900 tion by curator Oksana Pelenska to the While Mr. Skop reflects the themes of e-mail: [email protected] exhibit catalogue “Orest Skop: Cossack OPPORTUNITIES warrior-defender and lyrical bard in his Mamai”; and various articles and interviews images, he has also done so through the with Mr. Skop in the Ukrainian mass media. lens of his own vision and interpretation of EARN EXTRA INCOME! WANT IMPACT? this historical-artistic theme within the EDITOR’S NOTE: Although The The Ukrainian Weekly is looking context of the contemporary Ukrainian art. Ukrainian Weekly normally uses the for advertising sales agents. 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and make its defense enterprise more from France for violence – including far- ties. Mr. Putin called on the EU to “show NEWSBRIEFS effective and efficient. (U.S. Embassy Kyiv) right fan leader Aleksandr Shprygin, who flexibility” and consider the interests of EU was expected to be expelled a second time investors who want to do business with (Continued from page 14) Poroshenko on violent Russian soccer fans on June 21 after sneaking back into the Russia. “European business wants and is recognition policy of Russia’s attempted PARIS – Ukrainian President Petro country. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by ready to work with our country. European illegal annexation of Crimea. Secretary Poroshenko said during a visit to France that AFP and Reuters) politicians need to reach out to business, to Carter and Minister Poltorak reviewed U.S. Russian soccer fans behind violence in show wisdom, far-sightedness and flexibili- Putin willing to reach out to Europe security assistance efforts designed to help Marseille during the European ty,” Mr. Putin said. Western business leaders build the capacity of Ukraine’s forces. The Championships were “trained fighters who ST. PETERSBURG, Russia – Russian are attending the economic forum in St. United States has committed more than kill.” Mr. Poroshenko made the remark on President Vladimir Putin says his country is Petersburg this year after a two-year break. $600 million since 2014, including training French television ahead of a June 21 meet- willing to improve relations with Europe On June 16, Mr. Putin told a meeting with programs to enhance Ukraine’s internal ing in Paris with French President Francois but insisted that the West was responsible international executives, including the CEO defense capabilities, equipment to support Hollande. Two Britons remained in a coma for the strained ties. “We hold no grudge of the oil company Royal Dutch Shell, that the operational needs of Ukraine’s security on June 21 after being seriously injured and are willing to reach out to our European Russia is open to Western investment forces and a robust advisory effort to ahead of a June 11 Euro match in Marseille. partners but obviously this can’t be a one- despite the strained ties with the West. The advance the implementation of key defense They were among 35 mostly British fans sided game,” Mr. Putin told Russia’s top eco- United States and EU slapped Moscow with reforms. Secretary Carter commended hurt in the three days of violence. French nomic conference in St. Petersburg on June economic sanctions in 2014 over Russia’s Minister Poltorak for undertaking an ambi- prosecutors said the Russian fans in 17. However, he insisted that European annexation of Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula tious program of comprehensive defense Marseille targeted England supporters in an Union sanctions, which were imposed in and its backing of separatists in eastern reforms and reaffirmed the United States’ orchestrated “hunt.” Three Russian fans response to Moscow’s interference in Ukraine. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by commitment to supporting Ukraine, both were jailed for up to two years and six Ukraine, had led to the current “collapse” in AFP and AP) bilaterally and through NATO, to help England fans were sentenced for up to six Ukraine better provide for its own security months. Twenty Russians were expelled edged that Russia and the separatists have Ambassador... the major obligation to uphold the cease- sanctions against Moscow. fire. Confessions... Mr. Afanasyev said that even during his (Continued from page 1) Sen. Murphy inquired of Ambassador time in Russian custody, his jailers Mr. Pyatt responded that “the truth” is Pyatt how he plans to keep the Greeks on (Continued from page 2) acknowledged the political nature of his the best weapon against such propaganda, board with EU sanctions against Russia for woman from Russia. Her imprisonment. “The officers in the prison adding that the strongest counter to non-implementation of the Minsk accords. nearly two years in Russian custody drew colonies told me numerous times: ‘We see Russian disinformation is to implement The ambassador responded that as long as widespread condemnation from Western that this is a political case. But you’ve been successful, sustained reforms in Ukraine. Russia does not implement the Minsk governments and rights activists. convicted, and you’re going to serve time Sens. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.) and agreement, then the Greeks should remain Mr. Afanasyev said he planned to give up for this,’” he said. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) both compliment- united in continuing the sanctions regime. professional photography and would like to His conviction on terrorism charges, he ed Ambassador Pyatt for his diligent work The nominees await a vote by the entire use his legal education – and his experience said, was a source of constant laughter and efforts throughout his tenure in Senate before taking up their posts. in Russian captivity – to fight for the release among both law enforcement officials and Ukraine. Ms. Yovanovitch served as deputy chief of other Ukrainian political prisoners and his fellow inmates. “They would say, ‘You, a The Minsk agreement came under scru- of mission in Kyiv from August 2001 to others being held by separatist forces in terrorist?’ Inmates would tell officers in tiny by Sen. Menendez, who commented June 2004 and was then nominated to eastern Ukraine. front of me: ‘Look at this terrorist. I’m more that the European Union is sending more become U.S. ambassador to the Kyrgyz “I know what the people who are arrest- of a terrorist than he is,’” Mr. Afanasyev said. warnings to Ukraine to implement the Republic. Following her post in Kyrgyzstan ed want, and I know what the people con- During his imprisonment, he added, he peace accord than to Moscow. “Other enti- (2005-2008), she served as U.S. ambassa- trolling them want,” he said. took deep consideration of the consequenc- ties [Russia, Russian-led separatists] have dor to Armenia (2008-2011). If confirmed His decision to recant his testimony did es he would face by recanting his original to be kept to standards” of the agreement, by the Senate, Ms. Yovanovitch would be not come without consequences. Mr. testimony against his countrymen. “At the senator underscored. Voicing agree- the eighth U.S. ambassador to Ukraine since Afanasyev said after he was taken away from some point,” Mr. Afanasyev said, “I decided ment, Ambassador Yovanovitch acknowl- its restoration of independence in 1991. the courtroom, officers from Russia’s Federal that my life, my freedom, my future destiny Security Service shackled him and “beat me cannot be more important than the lives of up a little.” Luckily, he said, journalists, law- these two people who are not guilty of any- yers, and rights activists made sure his case thing.” did not disappear from public view. “Otherwise, I don’t know. Maybe I Written by Carl Schreck based on report- wouldn’t even be alive,” he said. ing by Anton Naumlyuk of RFE/RL’s Russian Service. ‘We see that this is a political case’ Copyright 2016, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted We regret to inform you that our beloved Messrs. Sentsov, Afanasyev and other with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Ukrainians from Crimea imprisoned by Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, sister, mother and grandmother Russia say they were targeted because of Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see their opposition to the Kremlin’s annexa- http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-rus- Ana Mandzy tion of the peninsula in March 2014, which sia-confessions-of-political-prison- triggered international outcry and Western er/27811260.html). (Acebedo) passed away June 13, 2016. Born June 14, 1925 in Yarumal, Colombia to Luis Felipe Acebedo Sánchez and Gabriela Muñoz Correa, married to Rudolph Mandzy (+2002) in New York City on November 24, 1956 and a staunch member of the New York Ukrainian community.

In deep sorrow: children: Maria Myroslawa Wolansky and husband Leo Orest Mandzy and wife Catherine Nestor Mandzy Adrian Mandzy and wife Michelle grandchildren: Oleh, Stefan and wife Catherine, Lev and Ivan Wolansky Christian and wife Catherine, Julian, Adam, Adrianna and Andriy Mandzy She also leaves behind her sisters Leticia, Amparo, Lucia, Olga, Marina and Marta Nydia, and brothers Alberto and Luis Felipe Acebedo, in addition to an aunt, cousins, nieces and nephews in the United States, Colombia and Europe.

May her memory be eternal

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COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Denver Ukrainians mark 30th anniversary of Chornobyl by Ania Savage ed by the UNWLA shortly after the 1986 disaster. DENVER – The Denver commemoration The proceedings were in English and of the 30th anniversary of the Chornobyl Ukrainian. Catherine Shaw, UNWLA chap- nuclear disaster was highlighted by the ter vice-president, conducted the program reading of two proclamations issued by in English, while Dr. Oksana Ruda Bantley, Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper and the chapter member, translated into Ukrainian. Denver City Council. Olga Bugir, UNWLA chapter treasurer, read More than 50 people attended the hour- the proclamations on the significance of the long event on a blustery afternoon as wind Chornobyl nuclear disaster. gusts tore at the many Ukrainian flags Former Denver City Auditor and former brought to the solemn event. State Sen. Dennis Gallagher, a long-time As on previous anniversaries, the event supporter of the Ukrainian community, was sponsored by the Denver chapter of spoke eloquently of the tragedy of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of Chornobyl not only for Ukraine, but for the America at a commemorative bench erect- entire world.

Stefan Krusze/Denver Herald Dispatch Dennis Gallagher, former Denver city and county council member, who was instru- mental in helping the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America in Denver install the Memorial “Chornobyl Bench” in Denver’s Cheesman Park. The event ended with a candlelight vigil ate a memorial to the victims of Chornobyl. and a solemn prayer by the Rev. Vasyl Their efforts resulted in a commemorative Hnatkivsky, pastor of Transfiguration of bench in Denver’s Cheesman Park. Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in Speakers at the 1987 bench installation Denver. included Denver Mayor Federico Pena, U.S. Local media mentioned the upcoming Rep. Patricia Schroeder and then State Sen. Chornobyl anniversary, and two local news- Dennis Gallagher. papers ran stories. The Denver Herald In subsequent years, events marking the Dispatch and The Vilager, which circulates anniversaries of Chornobyl have been held in the suburbs, published extensive photo at the inscribed bench. The placement of spreads taken by Stefan Krusze, a Ukrainian the granite bench was additionally signifi- American photographer. cant since commemorative structures are The Rev. Vasyl Hnatkivsky of the Transfiguration Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Following the 1986 nuclear accident, not allowed in the centrally located in Denver officiates at a memorial service in Denver’s Cheesman Park. UNWLA members worked tirelessly to cre- Cheesman Park. UAV Post 17 remembers departed comrades by Zenko Halkowycz PATERSON, N.J. – Ukrainian American Veterans Post 17 located in Clifton/Passaic, N.J., held its annual memorial service on June 5 at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Paterson, N.J. Post members gathered at the post monument for a panakhyda officiated by the Rev. Oleksij Holchuk of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Among those attending were UAV Vice- Commander William Szozda, who participated in the ceremony with his wife, Julia, and New Jersey State Commander Michael Hrycak. After the panakhyda, Post 17 Commander Jim Fedorko conducted the UAV opening ceremony by reading a prayer. Post Adjutant Zenko Halkowycz read the names of the post’s war dead and departed members. (Sadly, this is a list that is growing.) Taps were played by a young member of the Ukrainian American Youth Association, Nazar Fedorko, and a wreath was placed at the foot of the monument by Post Vice-Commander Andriy Hadzewycz. Upon completion of the ceremony, Post Commander Fedorko invited all present to the Julia Szozda Spanish Tavern in Clifton for a meeting and a lun- Members of Ukrainian American Veterans Post 17 at the memorial to their departed comrades at Cedar Lawn Cemetery in cheon. Paterson, N.J.

last 18 months twice their weight in determining content The law takes effect four months from its publication, Rada approves... quotas, believed by critics to be aimed at reducing overall after which radio stations voluntarily agreeing to boost (Continued from page 1) Ukrainian-language content. their Ukrainian-language content by 5 percent or more will A new requirement is that a minimum of 60 percent of have an advantage in receiving licenses from the National percent Ukrainian-language quota for stations that play 60 the volume of spoken words on a station – including news Radio and Television Council. percent of their content in the official languages of EU and entertainment – be in the Ukrainian language. This, too, The council will also be responsible for monitoring the member-states (usually English) in a 24-hour period. is being introduced with a transition period of 50 percent in stations to ensure they’re upholding the quotas, giving The approved legislation also excluded the lobbyists’ the first year, 55 percent in the second, and 60 percent there- them the ability to impose fines in the amount of 5 percent proposal to give Ukrainian-language songs produced in the after. of their licensing fees. No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 No. 26-27

Boxing 2016 World Challenge Cup in Varna, Cup on March 11-13 in Athens. World Judo Masters tournament in Bulgaria, on May 13-15. Oleg Verniaiev won Pohranychna and Anastasia Valentirova , , on May 27-29. Svitlana gold in men’s parallel bars, pommel-horse Iaromka (78 kg) finished in fifth place, and weight), Vasyl Lomachenko (6-1-0, 4 KO) won the first- and second-place spots in the and floor exercise. Ihor Radivilov won gold junior individual all-around final, and Victoriia Turks (78 kg) finished in seventh added• Junior the WBO lightweight title to his (supercollection feather- after a in rings, and Verniaiev won silver in the place. fifth-round KO of Roman Martinez (29-3-2, Viktoriia Onoprienko finished in fourth same event. Radivilov won gold in the vault. 17 KO) of Puerto Rico on June 11 at Madison place. Diachenko (58.100 points) also won Iaromka (+78 kg) won bronze medals in Square Garden in New York. Lomachenko, first place in the junior individual all- en’s vault at the Gym Festival 2016 in their• Georg respective Khachatrian weight divisions(66 kg) and at theSvitlana Judo 28, landed a series of hits followed by an around final. Pohranychna and Diachenko Trnava,• Yana Slovakia, Fedorova on wonMay gold15. Fedorova in the wom- fin- Grand Prix in Samsun, Turkey, on April 1-3. uppercut that stunned Martinez, and he fol- finished in first place and fourth place, ished in fifth place in the uneven bars, sixth Iryna Kindzerska (+78 kg) finished in fifth lowed it up with a right hand that sent the respectively, in the junior individual all- place in the balance beam, and sixth in the place, and Quedjau Nhabali (90 kg) finished Puerto Rican to the canvas. The Ukrainian around. Pohranychna won first place in all-around (vault, uneven bars, beam and junior individual hoop final, second in the in seventh place. national anthem was sung by 16-year-old floor). In the junior women’s category, junior rope final and third in the junior indi- Ania Kosachevich, a member of Plast Alona Titarenko finished in fourth place in vidual ball final, Diachenko finished in sec- Weightlifting Ukrainian Scouting Organization and dance the vault and fifth place in the floor exer- ond place in the junior club final. Valeriya with Iskra Ukrainian Dance Academy of cise; Valeriia Iarmolenko finished in fourth Khanina won second place in the senior Whippany, N.J. silver and two bronze) at the European place in the balance beam and sixth place in clubs final and the hoop final, finished in Weightlifting• Ukraine won Championships 11 medals (six gold,in Forde, three the all-around, fourth in the senior individual ball final and 17 KO) won by first-round TKO against Enzo Norway, on April 8-16 and finished in third finished in fifth in the senior ribbon final. Maccarinelli• Cruiserweight (41-8-0, Dmytro 33 KO) Kucher of Great (24-1-1, Britain place in the medals standings. Iryna Dekha women’s International Rhythmic on June 10 at York Hall in . Kucher (75 kg) won three gold medals (115 kg Gymnastics• Hanna Tournament Rizatdinova in won Corbeil-Essones, gold at the Basketball claimed the EDU title with the win in a fight snatch, 135 kg clean and jerk, and 250 kg France, on May 6-8. Rizatdinova won first that was scheduled to go 12 rounds. total), Yulia Paratova (53 kg) won a gold place in the hoop (18.416), ball (18.773), Potapenko topped the rankings by the web- after she lifted 94 kg in the snatch and silver Tennis clubs (18.650) and ribbon (18.366) for a site• basket.com.ua Ukrainian with NBA 3,995 player points Vitaliy (over for her total (202 kg) after she put up 108 total of 74.165 (first place in the all-around). 11 years). Other players included Stanislav kg in the clean and jerk. Oleksandr In the competition finals for seniors, Medvedenko (1,390 points, seven years), Pielieshenko (85 kg) won gold in the clean (ITF) says it has banned a Ukrainian doctor Rizatdinova also won gold in the women’s Alex Len (1,023 points, three years), and jerk (204 kg), and in the total (372 kg), from• The sports International for four years Tennis for administering Federation hoop (18.700), ball (18.600), clubs (18.683) Alexander Volkov (1,019 points, two years), after winning silver in the snatch (168 kg). a banned substance to a tennis player, and ribbon (18.600). Oleksiy Pecherov (438 points, three years), Veronika Ivasiuk (58 kg) won silver in the reported RFE/RL. The ITF said on June 13 Kyrylo Fesenko (305 points, five years) and snatch (90 kg) and Ihor Shymechko (+105 that Elena Dorofeyeva gave a supplement medal standings with five medals (three Vyacheslav Kravtsov (97 points, two years). kg) won bronze in the snatch (196 kg). Yana containing the stimulant dimethylbutyl- gold,• Ukraine one silver is inand first one place bronze), in the based global on Diachenko (48 kg) won two bronze medals amine to WTA Tour player Kateryna Ukraine’s artistic gymnastics team perfor- Figure skating – 78 kg in the snatch and 98 kg in the clean- Kozlova in 2014. Kozlova, 22, tested posi- mance. Oleg Verniaiev won three gold med- and-jerk. tive and served a six-month ban last year. als (parallel bars, 16.133 points; all-around, She is the current world No. 98. won third place in pairs skating in the short 92.107 points; vault, 15.333 points; floor program• Renata at theOhanesian 2016 World and JuniorMark BardeiFigure Ice hockey Gymnastics exercise, 15.266 points; and pommel horse, Skating Championships on March 14-20 in 15.633 points) at the Aquece Rio test event Debrecen, Hungary, at Fonix Arena. In the against Great Britain on April 23 at Dom on April 16-22 in Rio de Janeiro. Ukraine’s free skating portion, the duo finished in Sportova• Ukraine’s as partmen’s of hockey the 2016 team IIHFwon 2-1Ice Rhythmic Gymnastics Championship in men’s team (Vladyslav Hryko, Ihor fourth place, with a final score of 155.08 Hockey World Championship Division 1, Holon, Israel, on June 17-19. Ukraine’s • Ukraine competed at the UEG 32nd Radivilov, Maksym Semiankiv, Andrii points. Group B, on April 17-23 in Zagreb, Croatia. junior team – Olena Diachenko, Yeva Sienichkin, Verniaiev and Illia Yehorov) won Ukraine topped the standings with four Meleshchuk and Khrystyna Pohranychna – second place in the team competition (floor, Diving wins and one loss, and 12 points (with a finished in sixth place in ribbon, hoop, ball pommel horse, rings, vault, parallel bars goal differential of 20:6). Ukraine lost 1-2 and clubs. Pohranychna finished in sixth and horizontal bar). The team finished with in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, on March against Lithuania on April 22, won 7-1 place in rope; and Diachenko finished in 350.160 points, having won second place in against Estonia on April 20, won 4-1 fifth place in clubs, seventh place in hoop 17-19,• At Ukrainethe 2016 won FINA one Diving silver World (Oleksandr Series the floor exercise, first in the pommel horse, Goroshkovozov and Ilya Kvasha, 3-meter against Croatia on April 18, and won 6-1 and eighth place in ball. Ukraine’s senior fourth in the rings, fifth in the vault, third in against Romania on April 17. The Group A team finished in 13th place in the all- synchronized springboard) and one bronze the parallel bars and third in the horizontal medal (Viktoriya Kesar and Anastasiia division (Austria, Slovenia, Poland, Japan, around – seventh place in the ribbon. bar. Radivilov won bronze in men’s vault Italy and ) competed in Hanna Rizatdinova won bronze in the Nedobiha, 3-meter synchronized spring- (14.649 points). board). Katowice, Poland, on April 23-29. Ukraine’s senior individual all-around – a first-place leading scorer thus far has been Vladyslav finish with 18.966 in hoop, and third-place vault final and the men’s horizontal bar at Nedobiha won silver in the women’s Gavryk with three goals and four assists for finishes with 18.683 in ball, 18.900 clubs, the Gymworld Challenge Cup Turnier der • Oleg Verniaiev won gold in the men’s 3-meter• Viktoriya springboard Kesar synchronized and Anastasiya diving seven points; Eduard Zakharchenko, 18.750 ribbon, for a 75.299 total. Ukraine Meister in Cottbus, Germany, at Lausitz Ukraine’s goaltender, topped the standings finished in sixth place out of 38 participat- event at the 2016 FINA Diving World Series Arena on March 31-April 3. Igor Radivilov invitational in on March 13. with six goals against and a 1.21 goals ing countries in the medal count with one won gold in the men’s rings event. Verniaiev against average, with a 95.35 save percent- bronze. Oleksandr Gorshkovozov and Maksym won silver in the men’s pommel horse and Dolgov also won silver in the men’s syn- age. With this latest result, Ukraine advanc- bronze in the men’s floor event. Angelina chronized 10-meter platform. es to Group A of Division 1. World Cup Rhythmic Gymnastics in Kysla finished in fourth pace in the women’s Guadalajara,• Ukraine won Spain, four on medals June 1-6.at the Hanna 2016 floor event final. Verniaiev finished in fifth Skiing finished in third place in Division I, Group B, Rizatdinova won three medals – including place in the men’s parallel bars. at •the Ukraine’s 2016 IIHF U-18 Ice men’s Hockey ice hockeyU-18 World team silver in the ball final (19.000 points), Championship in Asiago, Italy, on April bronze in the individual all-around, bronze one silver medal at the FIG Rhythmic third place win the women’s ski-cross event on• MarchTanya Prymak,19 at the from 2016 Goshen, Sport N.Y., Chek won 18-24. After five matches, Ukraine won in the clubs final (19.00 points), bronze in Gymnastics• Hanna Rizatdinova World Cup won on twoApril gold 1-3 and in three, and lost two, with 17 goals for and 15 the hoop (18.950 points). In team competi- Pesaro, Italy. Rizatdinova won gold in the ball Canadian Championships in Smithers, British Columbia. against to finish with nine points. Other tion of five ribbons, Ukraine won third place and ribbon individual events, and silver in teams in Group B included Hungary, Japan, with 17.10 points. Rizatdinova finished in the hoop individual event. In the individual Marathon Slovenia, Italy and South Korea. In the tour- fifth place in the individual ribbon event. senior five ribbons event, Ukraine finished in nament final that was played in Grand Forks, Khrystyna Pogranychna won gold in the fifth place. In the six clubs, two hoops event, North Dakota, Finland won the gold, New Taipei City Wan Jin Shi Marathon at hoop final (16.050) and fifth place in the Ukraine finished in fourth place. won silver and the U.S.A. won bronze. rope final. Ukraine finished in fourth place the• IAAFOlha KotovskaBronze Labelwon firstRoad place Races in theon March 18-20. She finished with a time of in the six clubs-two hoops event with 17.60 in the ball discipline and third place in rib- NHL All-Star who played 13 season with the 2:36.38 seconds. points. Olena Dyachenko finish in fourth bon• Hannain the Rizatdinova individual woncategory second at place the Atlanta• Tom Lysiak,Flames 63, aand Canadian-born with Chicago former place in the clubs final (15.150 points). International Grand Prix in Thiais, France, Pentathlon Blackhawks died on May 30 in Atlanta after on March 26-27. In team competition, losing a battle against leukemia. Born in at the 2016 Rhythmic Gymnastics World Ukraine won third place in the Challenge de 1953 in High Prairie, Alberta, as a center for- Cup• Hannain Sofia, Rizardinova Bulgaria, won on threeMay medals27-29. la Ville de Thiais, third place in the team rib- women’s pentathlon (4,847 points) and ward, Lysiak scored 292 goals and 551 Rizatdinova won gold in the hoop (18.8 bon event and third place in the combined Alina• Anastasiya Fyodorova Mokhnyuk won bronze won (4,770 silver points) in the assists in 919 career games. He played in the points) and two silver medals – in clubs event six balls and two hoops. in the same event at the 2016 IAAF World 1975, 1976 and 1977 NHL All-Star Games (18.45) and ball (18.8). In the all-around, Indoor Championships on March 17-20 in and was runner-up for rookie of the year she also won first place in the included individual all-around category B division at Portland, Ore. Oleksiy Kasyanov won silver (Calder Memorial Trophy) in 1973-1974 hoop (18.7) and ball (18.7) for a total of the• 2016Hanna Rhythmic Rizatdinova Gymnastics won silver World in Cupthe in the men’s (6,182 points). In with the Atlanta Flames (who moved to 37.4 points, and placed in fourth place in event in Lisbon, Portugal, on March 17-20. the medals standings, Ukraine tied with Calgary, Alberta, in 1980). After being traded ribbon (18.1). In group competition, Rizatdinova won gold medals in clubs and Germany for 14th place, with two silver to Chicago during the 1978-1979 season, Ukraine finished in sixth place with a point ribbon, and silver in hoop. medals and one bronze medal. Lysiak was the leading scorer for the team in total of 17.750. Ukraine finished in sixth 1980-1981 with 76 points. In 1983 he was place in the mixed event of three clubs and (60.150 points) and Olena Diachenko Judo suspended for 20 matches – one of the lon- two hoops (17.1 points). (30.450• Ukraine’s points) won Krystyn first place Pohranychna in the junior individual team final at the 2016 Aphrodite bronze (with Julia Figueroa of Spain) at the (Continued on page 19) • Maryna Cherniak (48 kg) tied for • Ukraine won five gold medals at the No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 19

ings even though both would have three points. Under Second loss mathematically eliminates Ukraine from Euro 2016 UEFA rules, teams with the same number of points are sep- arated by results against each other. Any optimism Ukraine’s national soccer team may have the fourth minute when fired into the arms of had following its 2-0 defeat by Germany in its Euro Cup keeper . Fomenko questions players’ desire opener quickly evaporated after a second 2-0 loss at the Northern Ireland’s confidence grew through the first feet of Northern Ireland on June 15 in Lyon, France. New half, culminating with McAuley’s goal, his country’s first in After crashing out of Euro 2016, Ukrainian coach assistant coach Andriy Shevchenko’s “mission possible” to an international competition since the 1986 World Cup. Mykhaylo Fomenko delivered a damning assessment of his qualify from Group C and achieve better results than in O’Neill’s team showed the extra aggressiveness he request- players’ lack of desire and mental preparation. 2012 were rendered null and void, similar to his squad’s ed with rain pouring down at the Stade de Lyon. A brief “The players were not united, they didn’t fulfill our performance on the pitch. This was a performance that suspension in play at the 58th minute because of hail did requirements,” the 67-year-old Fomenko said in a post- mismanaged Ukraine into the dubious distinction of being not curtail Northern Ireland’s momentum. match news conference. “Especially the formation and how the first of 24 participating nations to be eliminated from Ukraine looked downright lethargic as Northern Ireland they carried out the set-pieces.” the tournament. had little trouble against wingers and “As far as the style of play of our opponent is concerned, Northern Ireland’s victory – its first in a major competi- . nothing surprised us. We expected this level of football,” he tion in 34 years – combined with the later 0-0 draw Ukraine’s offense was limited to Yaroslav Rakitskiy driv- said of Northern Ireland’s disciplined, direct game. “We between Germany and Poland left Ukraine unable to ing a low shot into goalkeeper Michael McGovern’s arms understood they can score impressive goals from set-piec- advance from its group. late in the first half and a few misses in the second half. es, we were preparing for this kind of football. The major Building on a strong finish to the first half, Northern had two chances: the first was a glancing mistakes – we saw them today on the pitch. We weren’t Ireland center back Gareth McAuley put his team ahead header that just missed the target early, then a second prepared enough psychologically.” with a header from an Oliver Norwood free kick in the 49th header straight at McGovern from an in-swinging set piece Ukraine lost its opening game 2-0 to Germany and, minute. Substitute Niall McGinn added a second goal deep prior to the hail suspension. After play resumed, Viktor despite finding itself under pressure to respond, Fomenko in stoppage time while Ukraine was chasing the equalizer. Kovalenko saw a well-struck drive drift wide of the target, felt his team did not approach the Northern Ireland match Northern Ireland was a far different team against while a Yarmolenko left-footed attempt forced McGovern with the proper attitude. Ukraine than the one that failed to even register a shot on into a low save in the 90th minute. “Perhaps our players underestimated the opponent and goal against Poland. Coach Michael O’Neill made five line- If Ukraine were to win its final match against Poland and underestimated the effort (that was required) to win,” he up changes to his team in response to his squad’s lacklus- Northern Ireland were to lose its last match to Germany, said. “We allowed the opposing team to play its own foot- ter start in the opening match. His team’s first shot came in Ukraine would not overtake Northern Ireland in the stand- ball. That’s why we lost.”

years. “The result is beyond comparison. Sportsline What makes it even more unique is that our Ukraine drops Euro Cup to Poland with 0-1 loss team comprises 45 athletes, and 35 of them (Continued from page 18) are medal-winners. Just think, how impor- by Ihor N. Stelmach Rotan’s drive was saved. Konoplyanka’s gest in NHL history – for tripping linesman tant is everyone who took part in the com- one final snap shot was easily dealt with Ron Foyt of the Hartford Whalers. In his petition,” said Valeriy Sushkevych, presi- Poland got off to an aggressive start, and Ukraine bowed out of the tourna- junior career at the Medicine Hat Tigers of dential commissioner for Rights of People missing two chances to take the lead ment without a goal. the Western Canadian Hockey League, with Disabilities in Ukraine. In the 2016 IPC inside the opening five minutes of the With the 0-1 loss against Poland, Lysiak notched 297 points in 144 games rankings, Ukraine topped the medal stand- final Group C match played on June 21 at Ukraine finished in Group C in fourth and won lead scoring titles (Bob Clarke ings with 98 medals – 37 gold, 36 silver and Stade Veladrome in Marseille, France. place (last in the group) with zero points Trophy) in 1972 and 1973, and helped the 25 bronze medals. Arkadiusz Milik broke down the left side after five goals against and zero goals for Tigers to a WCHL title and an appearance at into the penalty area, but his blast was after three matches. caught by goalkeeper Andriy Pyatov. the Memorial Cup in 1972-1973. Darrell Mountaineering War affected Ukraine at Euro Cup Maser, president of the Tigers, said that - Moments later, star striker Robert Lysiak “is definitely considered, by many mitted Mount Everest in Nepal and became Lewandowski side-footed from close The two-year-old war in eastern people, to be the greatest Tiger player of all the• firstIryna Ukrainian Galay, 28, fromwoman Zakarpattia to do so. sum An range after a low cross from the left Ukraine had a major effect on the time.” In 1973 he was the second overall alpinist club from Kharkiv reported that found him in the penalty area. Ukrainian national team’s failure at the pick in the first round of the 1973 NHL Ms. Galay had reached the summit at 4 a.m. Already eliminated Ukraine struck European Championships, according to Amatuer Draft and was chosen by the local time. Soon after Ms. Galay reached the back when Andriy Yarmolenko delivered head coach Mykhaylo Fomenko. “Football Atlanta Flames and played a season with the summit, another Ukrainian woman, a cross that had Poland keeper Lukasz in Ukraine is not an exceptional thing, in Houston Aeros of the Western Hockey Tetyana Yalovchak, was hot on her trail on Fabianski flapping before it was cleared. our lives we have a hard situation, a con- Association in 1973 as a second-round 23rd her way to the top of Everest. Galay is not a As Poland found itself backpedaling, flict, football is influenced by that,” overall pick in the WHA Amateur Draft. professional climber and got into the activi- Yevhen Konoplyanka made a fine run to Fomenko told reporters in Marseille ahead Among his known survivors are his daugh- ty three years ago after she made a bet with set up , who was denied of the final match against Poland. “Our ter, Jessica Lee Lysiak Braun, who is married a colleague that would be able to summit by a last-ditch block by Michal Pazdan. domestic league suffered too because of it, to San Jose Sharks defenseman Justin Braun. Mount Kazbek. After she completed that Yarmolenko proceeded to miss his own there is a chain reaction, the consequences challenge, Galay continued conditioning chance, swiping an effort wide after a of it are that we could not fulfill our task Athletics with summit challenges before attempting good run, before a Lewandowski shot on here to get out of the group,” he said. the highest peak in the world. Galay was the turn at the other end was blocked. Two defeats against Germany and instructed and guided by professional Konoplyanka hit the side netting with a Northern Ireland saw Ukraine become men’s long jump (7.09 meters) to win 835 strike from outside the area at 30 minutes alpinist Viktor Bobok, the first Ukrainian the first country to be eliminated at Euro points• Vasyl at the Ivanytskyi 10th TNT won Express third place Meeting in the in as Ukraine showed far more effort than 2016. They only had pride to play for in man who has summitted all of the moun- decathalon/heptathlon on June 10-11 in was witnessed in its opening group stage its final match versus Poland. “We say tain peaks of the world’s seven continents. Kladno, the . Ivanytskyi fin- defeats to Germany and Northern Ireland. sorry for that to our supporters,” ished in seventh place in the men’s high Fencing After a quick start, Poland alarmingly Fomenko said in Marseille. jump (1.95 meters). In heptathlon, Alina faded until some optimism returned just In the last decade, powerful Ukrainian Fodorova finished in first place in the group before the break when Tomasz Jodlowiec’s clubs Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar A of the shot put with a distance of 14.82 Lembach of France for bronze in the wom- shot from the edge of the box was saved. Donetsk brought in foreign stars that meters and Fodorova finished in first place en’s• saber Olga division Kharlan at tiedthe European with Charlotte Fencing Minutes after Oleksandr Zinchenko’s made them feared in the Champions and in the third heat of the 200-meter race with Championships in Torun, Poland, on June header flew over the goal, substitute Europa leagues. However, the conflict a time of 25.16 seconds. 20. Kharlan lost in the semifinal against Jakub Blaszczykowski broke the dead- and economic crisis in eastern Ukraine Sofya Velikaya of Russia 13-15. Bogdan lock, shooting one home after a corner has seen the clubs lose funding and home men’s 50-kilometer race walk champion- Nikishin tied for third place with Jean- kick from a sharp Milik touch. Poland venues become too dangerous for oppos- ships• Igor on GlavanMay 8 wonin Rome bronze with in athe time IAAF of Michael Lucenay of France in the men’s epee was galvanized and almost doubled its ing sides to visit. Security fears and bud- 3:44:02 seconds, and Ukraine’s men’s team event. Nikishin lost in the semifinal against lead within a minute when Bartosz get cuts have seen these stars leave to – Glavan, third place, (3:44:02 seconds); Yannik Borel of France 8-15. In men’s foil, Kapustka, set up by Lewandowski, fired play in safer European countries. Ivan Banzeruk, seventh place (3:51:57 sec- Yunes Klod finished in eighth place after los- into the side netting. In searching for reasons to explain onds); Sergiy Budza, 18th place, (4:01:23 ing 14-15 against Andre Sanita of Germany While Ukraine desperately tried to get Ukraine’s poor performance at the 2016 seconds); and Marian Zakalnytsky, 29th in the Round of 16. Olga Leleyko finished in back into the match, Yarmolenko’s fierce European Championship, one must take place, (4:13:24) – took second place in the 10th place in the women’s foil event. shot was blocked, then a dangerous cross into account many factors. These include 50-kilometer race. was headed clear. As Ukraine’s quest for the war in eastern Ukraine, the Dynamo- Chess its first goal of the tournament became Shakhtar conflict, coaching strategies, the Paralympic increasingly fruitless, the team almost squad’s lack of competitive talent and the the European Women’s Chess Championship went down 2-0 when Milik, unmarked seemingly missing motivation/inspira- 110 medals (45 gold, 34 silver and 31 in •Mamaia, Hanna Ushenina Romania. of Kharkiv President won goldPetro in from a cross, failed with his header. tion usually prevalent at a meaningful bronze• Ukraine’s medals) Paralympic at the European swim Swimmingteam won Poroshenko congratulated Ushenina via his Ukraine had several late chances international sports tournament. It will Championship in Funchal, Portugal, on social network account, “Ukraine’s Hanna when Artem Fedetskiy got clear down be interesting to see the future ramifica- April 30 through May 7. Ukraine’s swim- Ushenina has become chess champion of the right side, but Zozulya could only tions of this dismal showing by Ukraine’s mers set 10 records and surpassed its main Europe! We’re glad for her with all our hearts direct his header wide, and Ruslan national soccer team. rival – Russia – for the first time in several and congratulate her on the victory!” 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 No. 26-27 “One of Canada’s oldest Ukrainian festivals: “Lviv, Ukraine” Pavilion

KINGSTON, Ontario – This city marked the 125th anni- Dancers of Kingston, under the direction of Nadia Luciuk, the “Lviv, Ukraine” pavilion, sponsored by the Ukrainian versary of Ukrainian pioneer settlement in Canada as as well as guest performances by the Odessa Ukrainian Canadian Club of Kingston, will open its doors on June the “Lviv, Ukraine” Pavilion celebrated its 47th consecu- dance ensemble of Oshawa, Ontario. Demonstrating their 9-11, continuing with this great celebration of multicultur- tive year as an event in Kingston, Ontario, making it one support for Kingston’s Ukrainian community, both the alism and the Ukrainian Canadian heritage in Canada’s of Canada’s longest-running Ukrainian cultural festi- mayor, Dr. Bryan Paterson, and Member of the Provincial “Limestone City.” Seen in the photos here are: the vals. Thousands of Kingstonians and out-of-town guests Parliament Sophie Kiwala attended and brought greet- Ukrainian Maky Dance Ensemble; and MPP Kiwala back- enjoyed performances by the Ukrainian Maky and Dorest ings from the city and the Province of Ontario. Next year stage at the pavilion. – Lubomyr Luciuk

Party of Regions... (Continued from page 2) amount in question is 466 million (U.S.). “However some documents that cover October-November, which was the most active period of the 2012 election cam- paign, are missing,” added Mr. Leshchenko. Among the biggest expense lines in this “black bookkeeping” are the bribes to the members of Ukraine’s Central Election Commission, to national deputies from other factions for their votes cast in favor of the Party of Regions positions, as well as to third parties. “There is very serious material demon- strating that the Our Ukraine party was financed in 2012 from accounts of the Party of Regions. In a similar way, the Communist Party was partially financed,” said Mr. Leshchenko. According to Ms. Musayeva-Borovyk, the chief curators of the Party of Regions in the Parliament were former head of the Budget Committee Yevhen Genner and Vitaliy Kalyuzhny. “They were receiving large sums of money to carry out activities of the party. …This money had its source – most likely it was obtained from the state budget through corrupt schemes. This demon- strates how important it is to change legis- lation on transparent financing of parties,” she underlined. According to Mr. Leshchenko, the docu- ments also disclose information on political PR on the TV channels Inter and ICTV. “This money was used to pay for editorial materials in media and for preparation of supportive materials. These expenses account for $1 million monthly. …It took place in the most active period of the elec- tion campaign. The money was used, not to place political advertising that was legally processed through a foundation and moni- tored by designated observers, but to place paid editorial materials,” he explained. Mr. Leshchenko and Ms. Musayeva- Borovyk added that after the information on these documents in place was released, a series of politicians in office made state- ments indicating that their names would be mentioned on the lists and disproved their involvement in advance. “But in the documents that we have, these names are not mentioned. They’ve overreacted a bit in anticipation,” said Mr. Leshchenko, adding that he was referring to Oleh Lyashko’s Radical Party and the Svoboda party. No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 21

10TH ANNUAL UKRAINIAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL AT SOYUZIVKA Vopli Vidopliassova: 30 years on stage

by Lyudmila Rabij gave it to a friend and in a week you heard your music being played everywhere from This spring, one of the most famous bands the windows. When we had our first per- of Ukraine, Vopli Vidopliassova, turned 30. formance, we were already known. This summer they will perform at the Where was the band’s first concert? Soyuzivka Heritage Center at the 10th annu- al Ukrainian Cultural Festival on July 8, 9 It was at the Molodist (Youth) Film and 10. The band, which is known as VV, con- Festival in early autumn 1987. The stage sists of Oleh Skrypka, composer and lead was set up in the lobby of the cinema singer; Yevhen Rohachevsky, guitarist; house, and during the breaks between films Oleksiy Melchenko, bassist; and Serhiy we played our first punk concert. Sakhno – drummer. Our second concert was at the big festi- Lyudmila Rabij interviewed Mr. Skrypka val called First Kyiv Rock-Parade in about VV’s history and creativity, and its November 1987. They gathered rock recent anniversary tour of North America. groups from all over Ukraine. We played Ms. Rabij, an art curator living in New York, and won first place. Immediately, we found works with projects to represent Ukraine in the a producer, Vladimir Ivanov, who started U.S. through culture and art, such as the recent promoting the band. We travelled with per- exhibit of Ukrainian artist Ganna Kryvolap formances among the countries of the at the Ukrainian Institute of America. Soviet Union. Soon we were invited abroad. In 1988 the band had a concert in Poland. How was Vopli Vidopliassova formed? In 1990 we toured France, and in 1991- My first band was at school in 1992, in fact, moved to France. Murmansk (Russia). My classmates and I How did staying in France influence were playing rock in the eighth grade, and the development of your work? the first songs I wrote were in English. The 1980s were marked by the dominance of I sang in Ukrainian. But over time, the pop, and we wanted to do something great, musicians in the band changed – Frenchmen excellent, new – our own. We played at the joined. And the band became French- school’s graduation evening. The group was Ukrainian. The repertoire was retained – the called the Imposters. Ukrainian language, Ukrainian folk-punk. Then I moved to Kyiv, where for six years In France [at that time], there was strong I studied at the Polytechnic University. I government support; there was a program formed a band at my university department, called “Red Wave.” It was a warming of rela- but it didn’t make it past rehearsals. After tions with the Soviet Union. And the band the conclusion of my studies, I met a couple immediately went to the top of French of musicians: bassist Sasha, whom I had met show business. We participated in the best VV earlier at university, and then he introduced festivals and performed on big stages; sto- me to guitarist Yuri. We got together and ries appeared in the press, particularly in Oleh Skrypka (foreground) and Vopli Vidopliassova. Le Monde. came up with a repertoire of songs. In France, the professional level is It’s that way with all our albums – After the collapse of the Soviet Union, It was 1986, a month after the tragic extremely high and this has affected our cre- whether it’s my solo album, or a group the situation changed. It became more diffi- events in Chornobyl. It was the beginning of ative approach to work and helped the group album by VV. But perhaps our last album, cult to organize a concert in France. And in May and we could not go outside on the make a serious career here in Ukraine. “Wonderful World,” was easier. Of course, I street. We sat and wrote songs. We record- Ukraine, by contrast, music began to be am often dissatisfied with the sound, though ed our first album and chose a title. And in played more on radio and television. We What album was your most difficult – this is more a technical issue of work in a 1987 we had our first concert. So, in our recorded our album in Paris, filmed a video when the process of improvement was recording studio. In Ukraine, this is still not first year we were only a studio band. for the song “Spring,” and 1997 brought the possible to complete and you just had to That’s the way it was: you recorded a tape, revival of our band and our return. move on? (Continued on page 22) Pikkardiyska Tertsiya, Oksana Mukha among headliners KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The famed a cappella group Tertsiya will be performing in the U.S. for the first time Ms. Mukha has often been compared to the unforgettable Pikkardiyska Tertsiya and vocalist Oksana Mukha of Lviv will in 10 years. Founded in 1992 in Lviv, the sextet has Ukrainian American singer Kvitka Cisyk. In fact, in 2011 she be among the headliners of the 10th annual Ukrainian appeared in concert at venues throughout Europe and won the Kvitka Cisyk International Vocal Competition of Cultural Festival at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center on July 8-10. North America, as well as in Singapore. The group’s reper- Ukrainian Romances. In 2010 Ms. Mukha released her first They join Vopli Vidopliassova, appearing for the first toire encompasses hundreds of songs of diverse musical solo album, “Resheto,” featuring creatively arranged folk time at the festival, and Vasyl Popadiuk, a fan favorite at the genres (pop, jazz, country, rock, classical, folk, blues and songs, ethno-pop, lyrical ballads and classics. This will be the festival. spirituals) in 12 languages – but mostly in Ukrainian. singer’s first performance at the Ukrainian Cultural Festival.

Facebook/Oksana Mukha Pikkardiyska Tertsiya Oksana Mukha Pikkardiyska Tertsiya 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 No. 26-27 Symposium to mark 25th anniversary of Ukraine’s renewed independence to be held at Princeton Club

UCCA two dozen featured speakers will address the conference proceedings. NEW YORK – On September 17, a special The full-day forum will conclude with an forum to mark the 25th anniversary of evening gala banquet where senior govern- Ukraine’s renewed independence will be ment officials from the United States and held at the Princeton Club in New York City. Ukraine will reflect upon Ukraine’s 25 This full-day conference, titled, years of independence. “Commemorating the 25th Anniversary of The conference is supported by: Center the Modern Ukrainian State,” will bring for U.S.-Ukrainian Relations, Organization together key government and non-govern- for the Defense of Four Freedoms for ment representatives, as well as renowned Ukraine, Plast Ukrainian Scouting scholars to discuss the historical signifi- Organization, Shevchenko Scientific Society, cance of Ukraine as well as delve into the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences, country’s prospects for achieving mature Ukrainian American Bar Association, nation statehood – becoming a full-fledged Ukrainian American Youth Association, member of the Euro-Atlantic community. Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, The conference will feature four panel Ukrainian Engineers’ Society of America, discussions and three highlight presenta- Ukrainian Free University Foundation, tions dedicated to taking a fresh, critical Ukrainian Medical Association of North look at Ukraine’s distant past and recent America, The Ukrainian Museum of New past, as well as carefully divining the York, Ukrainian National Association and nation’s near future and further future. A Ukrainian National Women’s League of veritable who’s who from American, America. European and Ukrainian academic circles The sponsoring organizations invite the and policy-shaping institutions, including Ukrainian-American community to actively James Sherr, Janusz Bugajski, David Kramer, participate in the forum and attend the eve- Ariel Cohen, Alexander Motyl, Paul ning banquet. For additional information or Roderick Gregory, Yuri Shapoval, to register for the event, readers may con- Volodymyr Vyatrovych and Refat Chubarov, tact the UCCA National Office at 212-228- will participate in the forum. In total, over 6840 or [email protected].

refrains, so they became hits. But, for exam- Vopli Vidopliassova... ple, the song “Conversation with Mahatma” has a rather complicated structure – it’s not (Continued from page 21) something you can whistle. at a sufficiently professional level. This spring, VV held a concert tour in Working in the studio is difficult because North America. Where were the con- technically you cannot get the right sound certs? What was the program? level. At the same time, the songwriting comes easily. Concerts took place in Philadelphia, New York, Chicago, Toronto, Vancouver, You started with folk-rock, then jazz- Seattle and San Francisco. This was a pro- rock, now you have a new electro-ethno gram of three parts, with 30 songs that style. Is this a search for the perfect essentially reflect certain periods in the musical form or a desire to create a work of the group. There were old songs of wide range of music? the 1990s and there were current songs. The sages say that you cannot enter the same river twice. Everything changes. If And what are your impressions from you do not change, you are not developing, this tour? you are deteriorating. It is the need of every The most vibrant impression of our artist to renew oneself, to change, to grow American tour is the optimism in society. professionally. You cannot play the same We had the opportunity to interact with thing over and over. Even those famous Americans, and I felt that the people have songs that we’ve played for many years become more optimistic and self-assured. should be performed each time anew, and The U.S.A. is the economic driver of the we must look inside ourselves to seek a world and the impression was that it is new presentation of the song – then it will working ever more intensively. We spoke always sound fresh. with many of our Ukrainians, and the peo- This is an inner need. It’s is not a search ple told us there are more customers in for perfection, which cannot be found. I their restaurants and stores. believe that from the outset our style was We ourselves felt this upbeat spirit at VV correct, but we had to move forward to concerts in America. The halls, which could change. This is as inevitable as water flow- hold up to 1,000 people, were filled to ing and fire burning. capacity. People from various cities came to our concerts in New York, Chicago, San Which songs in your repertoire are Francisco, and invited us to appear in their the most popular in Ukraine and cities also. abroad? What are you often asked to We are thankful to the thousands of VV perform for an encore? fans for the unbelievable meetings and All of the songs are my personal favorites. emotions we experienced. We’re already But audiences ask us to perform the songs working on our next American tour. that are most often heard on the radio and on television. The best known are our songs What are your plans for this summer? that are also on video. Although I am a cre- We’re now preparing for our perfor- ative person, I know the attitude towards a mance at the festival at Soyuzivka. This is song that becomes known is a purely techni- the major Ukrainian festival in the United cal issue. There is much work on a song; this States. Soyuzivka, located in the Catskill is a complex and expensive technology, but mountain region about a two-hour drive it works. Songs that were worked on from New York, is more than 60 years old. become hits. On the other hand, in a song or Several years ago, I performed there video there has to be a moment that touches with my friend, the excellent Ukrainian vir- people. Typically, that’s a simple chorus. tuoso violinist Vasyl Popadiuk. But VV’s Sometimes people think that Vopli performance at Soyuzivka will be our first. Vidopliassova are such simple guys. In fact, The audience there is very energizing. VV is the music here is very difficult, not easy. already looking forward to this new Such songs as “Spring” have simple Ukrainian American stage performance. No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 26 - JULY 3, 2016 23

June 27-July 1 Dance Camp, Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation, July 16 Cultural Show, “Miss Ukrainian Canada 2016,” Living Lehighton, PA Ukrainian Homestead, www.ukrhomestead.com or Mississauga, ON Arts Center, www.livingartscentre.ca 610-377-4621 July 17 Fund-raiser concert with Lynne Jordan and the Shivers June 28-29 Gerdany workshop, Ukrainian Homestead, Chicago and Oleg Skrypka, to benefit Post Traumatic Stress Lehighton, PA www.ukrhomestead.com or 610-377-4621 Disorder Centers in Kyiv, National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy Foundation, City Winery, June 29 Lecture by Matthew Pauly, “Raising Reds: Language, 773-490-9797 or [email protected] Cambridge, MA Schooling and Political Training in Early Soviet Ukraine,” Harvard University, www.huri.harvard.edu July 20 Lecture by Jessica Zychowicz, “Gender and Arts in Post- Cambridge, MA Maidan Ukraine,” Harvard University, June 30 Ukrainian Heritage Festival, Holy Trinity Ukrainian www.huri.harvard.edu Cheektowaga, NY Orthodox Church, 716-684-0738 July 22 125th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada, Ottawa with performance of “Golden Harvest” by Larysa Kuzmenko, July 1 Potato Pancake Dinner, Ukrainian Homestead, Dominion Chalmers, www.chamberfest.com/concerts Lehighton, PA www.ukrhomestead.com or 610-377-4621 July 28-29 USCAK Youth Olympiad, at Soyuzivka Heritage Center July 1-3 USCAK/Carling President Cup soccer tournament, Kerhonkson/ and the Ukrainian American Youth Association camp, Horsham, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center Tryzub, Ellenville, NY www.uscak.org or www.cym.org/us-ellenville www.tryzub.org or www.uscak.org July 29-30 Syracuse Ukrainian Festival, St. John the Baptist July 1-4 Nadiya Ye! Festival, Ukrainian American Youth Syracuse, NY Ukrainian Catholic Church, www.stjohnbaptistucc.org Ellenville, NY Association camp, 845-647-7230 or www.cym.org/us-ellenville August 6 Softball tournament, Ukrainian American Youth Ellenville, NY Association camp, www.cym.org/us-ellenville July 2 Dance Camp performance, Ukrainian Homestead, Lehighton, PA www.ukrhomestead.com or 610-377-4621 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions July 8-10 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Kerhonkson, NY www.soyuzivka.com and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

the Russian language and other languages spoken by the June 28 was also declared by parliamentary resolution as Turning the pages back... citizens of Ukraine. Constitution Day – a legal holiday in Ukraine. A grand recep- The same day the Parliament adopted the Constitution, tion to mark the event was held in Kyiv on July 3, 1996. (Continued from page 6) deputies passed a three-point resolution declaring the new Former President Leonid Kravchuk noted, “Now our main Regarding Ukrainian as the official language of Ukraine, Constitution as the law of the land, putting it into effect goal is to learn to live in accordance with this Constitution.” the Constitution states: “The state ensures the comprehen- immediately, annulling the Constitution of April 20, 1978, sive development of and use of the Ukrainian language in (of the Ukrainian SSR) and cancelling the Constitutional Source: “Parliament adopts Constitution in marathon ses- all spheres of social life on the entire territory of Ukraine.” Accord of June 8, 1995, that had served as the petit consti- sion,” by Marta Kolomayets,, The Ukrainian Weekly, June 30, The document also guarantees the “free development” of tution of Ukraine. 1996.

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