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INSIDE:• Ukrainians now more supportive of land reform — page 3. •A history of Ukraine in postcards — page 11. • A young Ukrainian American “returns” to Ukraine — page 13.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVIII HE KRAINIANNo. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine TCanada’s governor generalU Nine years after independence,W mood in Kyiv is downbeat by Roman Woronowycz for a single individual who gave a thumbs-up before Kyiv Press Bureau slipping behind the wheel of a late-model luxury sedan, speaks on ‘one of saddest stories’ nobody had a single good thing to say about life in KYIV – Days before Ukraine celebrates nine years Ukraine today. in history: internment operations of independence on August 24, which will also mark the Furthermore, few had clear ideas on what should be beginning of preparations for next year’s jubilee 10th done in the country in the next year so that 10th anniver- anniversary show – and what undoubtedly will be the sary commemorations become something to truly cele- DAUPHIN, Manitoba – Speaking before largest party this country has ever thrown – there is a brate. members of the Ukrainian Canadian community decidedly downbeat mood in Kyiv regarding the coun- The prevailing attitude is indisputable: the economy at Dauphin’s Selo-Ukraina during the annual try’s achievements, its current situation and the future. needs to come alive before conditions on any level or in Ukrainian National Festival, Canada’s Governor Pessimism, apathy, discouragement, hopelessness – any sphere of life can improve. Everything else is sec- General Adrienne Clarkson said on August 4 that any of these words properly describe the general feeling ondary or associated with the economy. the imprisonment of several thousand Europeans in the capital and in the country. People are fed up with “A lot must change – first off in the economic sphere. during Canada’s first national internment opera- politicians, expectations, Communists, unemployment Everything begins with the economy. It is good that we tions of 1914-1920 – the majority of whom were and, mostly, their standard of living. have kept our independence, but that is not enough,” Ukrainian Canadian immigrants – represents Based on the responses given by a score of individu- said Tetiana Zelenka, 41, of Kyiv as she waited for a bus “one of the saddest stories in our country’s histo- als in an unscientific poll conducted in Kyiv by The on Skovoroda Square across from the National ry,” a part of Canada’s history that remains rela- Ukrainian Weekly on August 15-16, the people of University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. tively unknown. Ukraine want jobs and more jobs, stable legislative poli- Another Kyivan, Petro Kozub, 64, also put the onus Ms. Clarkson, accompanied by her husband, cy, a normal tax code, and national and spiritual rebirth. John R Saul, viewed a trilingual bronze plaque The soundings were far from positive. In fact, except (Continued on page 8) that was unveiled officially later that day at Selo-Ukraina by the Ukrainian Centennial Memorial Committee in cooperation with the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association. While there was no internment camp in the Dauphin area, this plaque is intended to symboli- cally recall all of the Ukrainians and other Europeans who were victims of Canada’s first national internment operation. Thousands of men, women and children were unjustly imprisoned, forced to register as “enemy aliens,” work under trying conditions, while also suffering the confiscation of their properties and valuables, disenfranchisement and other state- sanctioned censures, as provided for under the terms of The War Measures Act and The War Time Elections Act. The plaque unveiled in Dauphin recalls this episode in Canadian history and portrays, on a map of Canada, all 24 Canadian concentration camps where Ukrainian Canadians and other innocent victims of these internal security meas- ures were held. Commenting on the governor general’s remarks, Borys Sydoruk, director of special proj- ects for the UCCLA, said: “It was most reassur- Roman Woronowycz ing to be able to witness just how sensitive the A scene from Kyiv in 1998 during celebrations of Ukraine’s Independence Day. governor general of Canada, the representative of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, is in remember- ing what these innocent Ukrainians suffered dur- ing Canada’s first national internment opera- Ukrainian officials discuss ailing health-care system tions.” He added: “Without a doubt both Madame by Yaro Bihun included meetings with congressmen on health-care-related Clarkson and her husband, the distinguished Special to The Ukrainian Weekly committees, U.S. government agency physicians and health specialists, and health-care system lobbying groups. philosopher and social commentator John R. WASHINGTON – A group of Ukrainian health-care Saul, are very much aware of the indignities and The roundtable was organized by the Greater officials visiting here on a U.S. government-sponsored pro- Washington chapter of the Ukrainian Medical Association other difficulties that encumbered Ukrainian gram, discussed the shortcomings and accomplishments of immigrants in Canada, and likewise apprecia- of North America. the health-care system in Ukraine with a group Ukrainian “Our problem is not that someone does not want to fund tive of the fact that many members of our com- American physicians and specialists in that field. munity somehow managed to persevere and these programs,” Dr. Goida said, “it’s basically the state of It was not a surprise to any of the participants that the sad the economy.” contribute to the emergence of the far more state of Ukraine’s economy was seen as the overriding rea- accepting and Canadian society that we share Dr. Vitalii Chernenko, who chairs the Committee on son for the system’s problems. Health in the Verkhovna Rada, provided the numbers: out today.” As Dr. Nina Goida, who heads the mother and child care of a total national budget this year of 31 billion hrv, health “We hope that her awareness of this issue will department at Ukraine’s Ministry of Health, pointed out that care was allocated 4.6 billion hrv – less than half the 9.5 bil- prompt the government of Canada, and specifi- the Verkhovna Rada passes health-care legislation and the lion hrv it would need for full funding, he said. The projec- cally the Rt Hon. Jean Chrétien, our prime minis- president issues decrees, but the programs remain under- tions for the 2001 budget are not any better, he added. ter, to finally acknowledge this injustice and funded. In providing an overview of Ukraine’s health-care sys- negotiate reconciliation.” The roundtable, held July 26 at the Embassy of Ukraine, came at the end of the group’s 10-day visit here, which (Continued on page 14) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 No. 34

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BY DAVID MARPLES Procurator says Lviv resolution is illegal ed the activists during the picketing. The vice-chairman of the Green Party, Ihor LVIV – The Lviv Procurator’s Office Voronov, said that on May 31 Austrian had reviewed Lviv City Council Resolution Franz Glas and Mykolaiv-based No. 699 “On the Protection of the Lviv TeploEnergoServis had signed an agree- Sound Environment.” After serious consid- ment for joint activity to develop environ- Ten years after the demise of the USSR: eration of the resolution on Russian songs, mentally friendly refining of waste. Mr. the Procurator’s Office stated that it contra- Voronov added that Ukraine has accumulat- dicts the Constitution of Ukraine and ed over 10 billion tons of waste and the A report card on the new independent states Ukrainian laws. According to the PART I the Black Sea region, etc. I have regarded technology should be directed at refining Procurator’s Office, the City Council took the Commonwealth of Independent States this waste, rather than servicing the needs of on the authority of a legislative body. Ihor Upon beginning this paper, titled “Ten (CIS) as a stopgap rather than a serious developed countries. (Eastern Economist) Melnyk, Lviv City Council deputy, said: Years after the Demise of the USSR: attempt at integration. Manifestly it is “The resolution was political by nature. We Toward Democracy or Oriental Despotism? falling apart, thus I have judged the NIS by 80 percent of debts to teachers are paid tried to create an act within our authority to A Report Card on the Newly Independent the degree to which they have sought to put protect our state language. The Procurator’s KYIV – The government has paid 80 States,” the first question was how to divide together viable alternatives or sought to Office stated that we exceeded our authori- percent of the wage debts to teachers, said the 12 republics of the former Soviet Union join structures that may undermine or even ty.” (Eastern Economist) Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko during and the Baltic states. By what criteria end the CIS altogether. It is unfair to judge his meeting with medical workers. He should they be judged? It seemed to me that Russia in this way since for Russia the CIS Over 5 M tourists will visit this year added that the wage problems of the teach- there might be several areas for compari- makes more sense. ers and medical staff are similar, and the son, though ultimately I narrowed it down • Human rights: This seems to me a crit- KYIV – Over 5 million foreign tourists method of resolution should be the same. to just four. These are as follows: ical issue given the deceptively peaceful will visit Ukraine this year, said the vice- The government has allocated another 65 • Economic reform: The Soviet econom- nature of the collapse of the Soviet Union. chairman of the Department for Tourism at million hrv to the payment of debts to the ic system, the so-called administrative- It is in my view quite distinct from democ- the State Committee for Sports and command system, utilized the centralized teachers. The total debt for social payments ratization, since states that are blatantly Tourism, Hennadii Naumenko. He added Soviet structure and combined the various to the medical workers is 133 million hrv undemocratic in structure can still respect that the committee is studying the possibili- assets and natural resources of the various human rights. Some potentially divisive ty of issuing visas for foreigners at border and there are plans to pay them off by the republics. Ambitious land improvement issues remained after the dissolution of the crossings and other measures to attract for- end of the year. (Eastern Economist) and irrigation schemes were deployed to USSR. An obvious example is the conflict eigners to Ukraine. Since independence the try to improve agricultural output; Ukraine’s GDP grows by 5 percent over Nagorno-Karabakh, the Armenian- profits from tourism to the state budget grandiose industrial objects required input populated enclave in Azerbaijan. Human were 18 billion hrv. On average each tourist KYIV – The State Statistics Committee from various republics, often based on pro- rights encompass tolerance of minorities spends $500-600 (U.S.) in Ukraine. Around grams that would have been inexpedient reported on August 14 that in the first seven and of religious groups, and the freedom to 60 percent of the tourists come from Russia, from a republican perspective. All the months of this year Ukraine’s gross domes- demonstrate without arrest or detention. while 20 to 25 percent are from Belarus and republics have faced a common task of tic product increased by 5 percent, com- For scholars studying the former Soviet Poland. (Eastern Economist) pared with the same period last year. The implementing a new economic policy and Union, the big problem since 1991 has plan, based on privatization, a mixed sys- government expects GDP to rise 2 percent been how to switch from a pattern that Zhulynskyi promotes Orthodox unity this year. Last year’s GDP shrank by 0.4 tem, or state control from the new center. allowed one to concentrate on Moscow- KYIV – Vice Prime Minister for percent. (RFE/RL Newsline) Not all the republics are economic reform- based diktat to certain republics. What was Humanitarian Affairs Mykola Zhulynskyi ers, but they are being judged here on pre- possible 10 years ago is no longer possible Foreign investment up by 58.6 percent said on August 14 that “Ukrainian cisely this process, the premise being that today because of the overflow of informa- Orthodoxy, which is today split into three the centralized system of running the econ- tion: the media, the Internet, free and non- KYIV – Foreign investors injected a branches, should be one and unified, and it omy contained inherent inefficiencies and free republican press. No one can possibly total of $420.1 million (U.S.) into Ukraine’s should consolidate the Ukrainian people,” drawbacks. cover all the states and all events (and like- economy in the first half-year of 2000. This Interfax reported. He added that the Russian • Democratization: To what degree ly no one would want to). I know, for is 58.6 percent more than in the same peri- Orthodox Church opposes the creation of a have the republics made a transition from example, scholars whose sole focus today od last year, according to the State Statistics single Autocephalous Orthodox Church in autocracy to democracies? Are their legis- is the republic of Kyrgysztan, even though Committee. The SSC also stated the total Ukraine. Dr. Zhulynskyi was commenting latures effective? How fair are the courts they were trained as Soviet specialists. volume of foreign capital invested by non- on the meeting of the Council of Bishops of and are the judges appointed independent- On the other hand, I have long felt that it residents as of July 1, since investments the Russian Orthodox Church in Moscow, ly? Is there freedom of expression, free- is a mistake not to compare the progress of began was $3.596 billion (U.S.). which condemned the attempts of the dom of the media? To what extent has the 15 republics. They began more or less Furthermore, non-resident capital was Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv corruption pervaded the system? Are there on even ground and it seems more realistic $221.2 million in the second quarter of this Patriarchate and some Ukrainian politicians instances of quasi- or actual dictatorships, to compare them with each other rather year, up from last year’s $117 million. to create a Church independent of Moscow. whereby the national leader has sought than with Western countries or even the (Eastern Economist) The Russian Orthodox Church considers self-empowerment at the expense of the states of East-Central Europe. No one the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow constitution or Parliament? should work in a vacuum, and concentra- Rukh’s reunification seen as possible Patriarchate as the only canonical Orthodox • Nation-building: This may seem an tion solely on one republic can often pro- Church in Ukraine and regards the Kyiv KYIV – Rukh-Udovenko and Rukh- obvious criterion, but not all the Soviet vide a very misleading impression. republics formed natural nations. Not all of Patriarchate’s followers as “schismatics.” Kostenko plan to unite by year’s end, them have demonstrated that they are will- Economic reform (RFE/RL Newsline) said National Deputy Oleh Sheremet. He ing to start the arduous process of creating added the unification is opposed by indi- One has to make several distinctions or building a national state. Some con- Greens picket Austrian Embassy vidual national deputies in the adminis- among the various processes of economic tained small or large enclaves that wished tration of both parties. Mr. Sheremet reform. The three Baltic states of Estonia, KYIV – The Green Party and Green to break away from the larger portion or tit- added that he is a member of the initia- Latvia and Lithuania were already enjoy- Youth of Ukraine picketed the Austrian tive group for unification of the parties ular nation. Ultimately, however, a viable Embassy in Kyiv after the signing of an state has to be a national state, united by a ing a higher living standard than the rest of and stated that the unification should - agreement to import trash into Ukraine. common territory and usually (though not the Soviet Union at the time of independ ence. They benefited from a high level of “Ukraine is not Europe’s waste dump,” stat- (Continued on page 20) always) a national language and culture. foreign investment and have moved quick- The new independent states (NIS) fall into ly to remove any vestiges of the Soviet two continents, Europe and Asia. Only the regime. United Nations covers all these states, but FOUNDED 1933 By 1999 65 percent of Estonia’s trade there have been options open to the differ- was with members of the EU, predomi- ent regions. There were four nuclear states HE KRAINIAN EEKLY nantly with Sweden and Finland, and pri- TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., where the USSR held atomic weapons – vatization was well under way by 1994. a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. three of which chose freely to give up those Latvia had more mixed fortunes. By 1994 Yearly subscription rate: $50; for UNA members — $40. weapons. The European republics have it enjoyed the lowest rate of inflation sought to join the Council of Europe, and, Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. among all the former Soviet republics, but (ISSN — 0273-9348) with more difficulties, the European Union. in 1996 many of its banks went bankrupt The Caucasian states have focused more on because of bad loans. By 1998 the country The Weekly: UNA: once again had a balanced budget and the Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 David Marples is a professor of history economic picture had improved dramati- at the University of Alberta. This paper was cally. Lithuania’s progress was also rela- Postmaster, send address changes to: Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz delivered as the keynote address at the ban- tively slow until the defeat of the pro- The Ukrainian Weekly Editors: Roman Woronowycz (Kyiv) quet of the annual meeting of the Canadian Communist Democratic Labor Party in 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 Irene Jarosewich Association of Slavists, held at the 1997 and the victory of the more pro-mar- Parsippany, NJ 07054 Ika Koznarska Casanova University of Alberta on May 29. Slight ket Homeland Union. All three states can The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com changes have been made in the format for be categorized as ”advanced reformers.” this version. (The author wishes to thank A second group of medium-level The Ukrainian Weekly, August 20, 2000, No. 34, Vol. LXVIII Stephanie Langton for her assistance in Copyright © 2000 The Ukrainian Weekly gathering materials.) (Continued on page 18) No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 3 Survey reveals improvement in agricultural sector workers’ attitudes toward land reform

by Roman Woronowycz after a roller-coaster ride of expectations. In addition, the workers see less evidence Kyiv Press Bureau In 1996 many agricultural workers still of theft and drunkenness at the workplace Nearly half of the believed that it was only a matter of time However, Mr. Honcharuk said that KYIV – A survey released by the before the rebirth of the Ukrainian village agricultural workers still do not fully farmers in Ukraine International Finance Corporation (IFC) would take place. That was followed by a understand the extent of their rights and on attitudes toward the recently complet- period of considerable pessimism and cyn- opportunities in an agricultural system who have taken up ed reform of collective agricultural enter- icism by workers who had come to that has finally moved beyond govern- prises indicates that the attitude toward believe that independent Ukraine had con- ment control. free enterprise on land reform and the sale of land has signed them to a life of poverty and that Also, the survey released by the IFC their own are already improved among agricultural sector perhaps the old Communist system was on August 9 show that even as agricultur- workers. However, workers still believe the best for which they could have hoped. al sector workers dare to think that they making money. that their economic situation continues to “In 1996 there was still a feeling of may have a future on the farm, they con- worsen and that, whether or not they euphoria,” explained Oleksander tinue to see a worsening economic situa- have an interest in the new corporations Honcharuk, a consultant for the IFC from tion in the sector. One-fourth of the and cooperatives, they will continue to the Center for Social Expertise and workers no longer see cash income and which includes their home garden. The rely on garden plots as an assured source Prognosis, which conducted the surveys. as such rely on their private land plots for average area owned by a single farm is of income. “The thinking was ‘today we will work their basic foodstuffs and for products 4.4 hectares (10.8 acres). Farmers who A second survey commissioned by the and tomorrow we will be well off.’ The with which to barter. Fully 85 percent also lease neighboring land cultivate IFC, which is part of the World Bank slow tempo of reforms killed that hope evaluated their private plots as a signifi- plots averaging from 16.5 hectares (40.8 Group, showed that nearly half of the and brought widespread discourage- cant source of income. acres) to 20.9 hectares (51.6 acres). farmers who have taken up free enter- ment.” Reflecting a less than confident atti- About 13 percent of private farmers cur- prise on their own are already making He explained that a growing number tude towards going it alone, a majority of rently lease land, while another 52 per- money. of people are now beginning to feel more agricultural workers continue to keep cent are planning to do so. Since a presidential decree on confident that land reform was needed. their land shares within reorganized pri- While the December presidential December 3, 1999, the Ukrainian agricul- He said that slightly more than one-third vate agricultural enterprises (34 percent), decree allowed for farmers to sell land tural sector has undergone extensive of agricultural workers support continued although the figure has dropped consider- that was distributed to them back in the structural changes. Today government reforms, including a move to treat land as ably from 1998 when well more than half early 1990 as long as it continued to be collective farms do not exist – save for a commodity, about a third continue to did so (60 percent). A third have said that put to agricultural use, only 15 percent less than a handful of exceptions. In the hold negative views; and a third have not they are ready to cede their land to others have done so thus far. Another 51 per- six months between the time of the yet made a conclusive decision. The in kind or for lease, while another 7 per- cent would like to buy additional land. decree and May 2000, thousands of col- numbers are up over a 1998 survey in cent said they would be willing to sell. The surveys produced by the IFC lective farms were reorganized into limit- which only 22 percent expressed support Only 7 percent expressed a desire to form came at the conclusion of a $40 million, ed stock corporations, farmers’ coopera- for reforms. In 1996 the figure stood at a private farm enterprise alone or with a five-year agricultural and land reform tives and private farms. 40 percent. partner. project initiated by the World Bank How the new arrangements will take Even more telling is the fact that better Yet, just such agricultural units are organization at the request of the hold will not be seen for several planting than half of the workers now believe that showing themselves to be among the Ukrainian government. seasons, but a consensus is developing the reorganization of the agricultural sec- most profitable. Forty-seven percent of Its task was to facilitate the reform among experts that the Ukrainian farmer tor as directed by the December presiden- farm enterprises were profitable in 1999 process and execute an informational and today is only beginning to see the advan- tial decree was a needed and positive with an average profitability level of 16 educational hands-on program to make tages of private land ownership and a development. They also believe that the percent. Single families consisting of five agricultural sector directors and workers future for himself in a reformed agricul- new privatized agricultural structures are members control about 60 percent of more familiar with the legal and practical tural industry. better managed and that crop cultivation such farms. On average, private farmers The new attitude is developing slowly, and production will improve as a result. cultivate three to four plots of land, (Continued on page 16) U.S. Department of Labor and Ukraine sign memorandum of understanding

WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman on July 26 signed a memorandum of under- standing with Ukraine, making it eligible to participate in the Labor Department’s technical assistance initia- tives. The agreement partners the department with Ukraine’s Ministry of Labor and Social Policy. “We have mutually shared interests in working together to build greater employment opportunities and social safety nets in Ukraine,” Secretary Herman said. “We are ready to support the efforts that are under way there to address these priorities.” Ms. Herman signed the memorandum with her Ukrainian counterpart, Minister of Labor and Social Policy Ivan Sakhan. Under the cooperative plan, the Labor Department will implement five projects in mine safety and health, dislocated worker services, child labor, industrial rela- tions and gender equality. The Labor Department will budget $3.75 million for the program in fiscal year 2000, the first year of the two-year program. The administration designated Ukraine a foreign pol- icy priority in recognition of the critical social and eco- nomic concerns facing that country in its transition to democracy and an open market economy. Last April the Labor Department conducted a project design mission to Ukraine and at that time secured the Labor Ministry’s commitment to serve as a key partner in the project U.S. Secretary of Labor Alexis M. Herman signs a memorandum of understanding with her Ukrainian counter- implementation activities. part, Minister of Labor and Social Policy Ivan Sakhan. Seated (from left) are: Ted Mastroianni, associate assistant The mine safety and health project component is in secretary for Employment and Training Administration (ETA); Davitt McAteer, assistant secretary for the Mine direct response to the Barakova mine accident this past Safety and Health Administration (MSHA); Andrew Samet, assistant secretary for International Labor Affairs March in which 81 miners were killed. This assistance Bureau (ILAB); Ray Bramucci, assistant secretary for ETA; and members of the Ukrainian delegation, will focus on inspector training, coal dust suppression Volodymyr Makukha, Natalia Ivanova, Sergei Storchak and Vitalii Pechenuk. and explosion prevention techniques. try’s laws with international standards and to improve labor disputes and promote collective bargaining. Ukraine’s move to restructure its economy has its institutional capacity to investigate and monitor the Finally, the department will fund an ILO project on involved privatization and closure of bankrupt firms, problem. Lastly, it will involve undertaking a pilot pro- gender equality that will be aimed at strengthening which have produced layoffs and other worker disloca- gram to replace exploitative work with educational enforcement of non-discrimination provisions of the tions. The department’s project will be modeled on its opportunities. This work will be implemented through country’s labor laws, promoting equality in the work- successful displaced worker assistance programs in the International Labor Organization with funding from place and helping to improve Ukraine’s laws and regula- Hungary, Poland, Bulgaria, Romania and Macedonia. the Labor Department. tions overall on equality in employment. In the child labor area, the Labor Department will In addition, the International Labor Organization The Ministry of Labor and Social Policy of Ukraine work to help Ukraine develop a national policy, includ- (ILO), again with funding from the department, will will provide staff support and will share information as ing a plan of action to combat child labor. The project institute a program for Ukraine on fostering effective necessary for the implementation and evaluation of the will include specific measures to harmonize the coun- industrial relations activities to prevent and resolve program. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 No. 34

Seven Ukrainian survivors of the Holocaust President signs law on NBU, are nominated for special memorial ceremony NBU moves into e-commerce TORONTO – At least seven Ukrainian Lubomyr Luciuk, director of research for Eastern Economist $500 million in the second half of this survivors of the Holocaust have been UCCLA, said: year. The NBU’s foreign currency nominated for inclusion in a special “Among the seven men who were nom- KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma this reserves are the main source of servicing memorial ceremony being organized in inated there are survivors of Auschwitz, week signed a law amending existing Ukraine’s domestic debt. In the first half Ottawa on September 27 by several Dachau, Majdanek, Buchenwald and some legislation on the National Bank of of the year internal payments were $955 Jewish Canadian organizations. The prin- of the other more notorious Nazi concen- Ukraine (NBU). million. cipal initiator of the commemoration is tration camps. Each of these individuals, Passed by the Verkhovna Rada on July The NBU changed the rules for mov- the Canadian Society for Yad Vashem. Ukrainian patriots all, suffered enslave- 13, the law changes the status of the ing cash and other payment documents Responding to a media release issued ment, torture and horrors that most NBU Supervisory Council from an across the border without individual by the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Canadians cannot even begin to imagine. administrative body to a management licenses. New regulations for carrying Liberties Association, various Ukrainian Yet, somehow, they survived and have all body on the same level as the NBU. Ukrainian currency, foreign currency, Canadian organizations, as well as family gone on to rebuild their lives and make The number of members of the payment documents, other bank docu- members and friends, have put forward positive contributions to Canadian society, Supervisory Council will be increased ments and payment cards across the bor- the names of Wasyl Kardash and Nick as educators, laborers, community leaders from 14 to 15. Up to seven members der of Ukraine will go into effect on Hawryluk (Toronto), Bohdan Krynycky and businessmen.” must be appointed both by the Verkhovna October 1. According to the new provi- (Ottawa), Stefan Kuzmyn (Kingston), “By putting their names forward for Rada and the President, while the 15th sions, an individual crossing the border Ivan Lahola (Edmonton), Michael acknowledgment during this important member is the chairman of the NBU. of Ukraine can carry up to $1,000 (U.S.) Marunchak (Winnipeg) and Stefan national ceremony hallowing the memo- The NBU intends to regulate activity on his/her person on the condition of a Petelycky (Richmond) for inclusion in a ry of those who perished in the in electronic commerce using its own verbal declaration, or the equivalent in “55 Years Since Liberation” memorial Holocaust,” Dr. Luciuk continued, “we norms until such time as e-commerce another currency at the official exchange event, that will include presentations of have underlined how important it is for legislation is passed. The bank has devel- rate of the hryvnia to the dollar on the certificates by Secretary of State for such recognition to be inclusive, recall- oped a project called “Requirements for day of the crossing. Multiculturalism Hedy Fry and a banquet ing not only the millions of Jewish vic- the Organization of E-Commerce in address by Prime Minister Jean Chrétien tims of Nazi tyranny, but also the many Ukraine,” which regulates the organiza- of Canada. millions of Ukrainians and other non- tion of electronic stores, formation and The event organizers publicly con- Jews who perished.” execution of electronic orders, payment 100,000 military firmed that any Canadian citizen who is a “Of course, we appreciate that it will for orders using a variety of payment survivor of the Nazi Holocaust is eligible now be up to the committee reviewing instruments (including bank cards), a bank-client system and the organization are homeless to be considered for selection by a distin- these nominations to determine which 55 Eastern Economist guished panel of Canadians as one of the names are put forward to symbolically of bank services using new technologies. 55 people to be included in this com- represent all of the victims,” Dr. Luciuk The gross international currency KYIV – Over 100,000 military memorative event. Nominations were added. “We remain confident they will be reserves of the NBU as of August 3 were servicemen and 50,000 employees closed as of July 31. mindful of the need to be inclusive when $1.2 billion (U.S.), compared to $1.035 of other law enforcement agencies Commenting on the nominations, Dr. making their selections.” billion on July 1, according to NBU do not have housing, stated Vilen Hard-Currency Regulations Department Martyrosian, chairman of the Director Serhii Yaremenko. The main Coordinating Council for Social source of replenishing the NBU currency and Legal Protection of Military reserves is purchases on the inter-bank Employees. He added that this is market. the result of poor fulfillment or Ukrainian Canadian professionals intervene In the first half of 2000 the NBU non-fulfillment of presidential and bought $729 million. Mr. Yaremenko Cabinet orders. in support of Ukraine’s position with IMF added the NBU plans to purchase another OTTAWA – The Ukrainian cussions with the IMF. Canadian Professional and Business “This makes our efforts worthwhile. Federation has played an intervention- It is important to voice our views in UCC appears before parliamentary committee ist role in positioning Canada on these matters,” commented Ms. Ukraine’s side in discussions of the Hepburn. to promote an inclusive museum of genocide International Monetary Fund (IMF). Ukraine is very keen on renewing “The Ukrainian Canadian its relations with the IMF. If success- Professional and Business Federation ful, it can seek further financial sup- WINNIPEG – The Ukrainian Canadian first step towards the establishment of an has intervened twice to solicit Canada’s port from the Paris Club, a group of Congress (UCC) responded to the Third all-inclusive Canadian genocide museum support in this effort,” said its president, leading countries mandated to assist Report of the House of Commons Standing in the nation’s capital,” said UCC Oksana Bashuk Hepburn. The IMF had governments in restructuring their Committee on Canadian Heritage concern- President Eugene Czolij. suspended credits to Ukraine last debts. Ukraine’s debt is some $500 ing Bill C-224, “An Act to Establish by the The UCC will continue working towards September due to the slow pace of million. Beginning of the 21st Century an Exhibit in the establishment of a Canadian Genocide reform in the country. “We raised the idea of Canada’s the Canadian Museum of Civilization to museum. The report of the standing com- On the eve of Foreign Affairs support of Ukraine in the Paris Club Recognize the Crimes Against Humanity, mittee, tabled on June 15, provides much Minister Boris Tarasyuk’s visit to last spring in a document to the gov- as Defined by the United Nations, that have needed support in order to continue the Canada in May, the UCPBF wrote to ernment via the Ukrainian Canadian been Perpetrated During the 20th Century.” work already started, the UCC noted. “Ukrainian Canadians can take pride Prime Minister Lloyd Axworthy seek- Congress [and] also with Ambassador Bill C-224 was introduced into the House in the fact that they have contributed to ing Canada’s support in this critical [Yuri] Shcherbak,” said Ms. Bashuk of Commons by Sarkis Assadourian, mem- furthering the concept of an all-inclusive matter. Hepburn. ber of Parliament for Brampton Center. Canadian genocide museum to honor the The letter noted: “We have been The UCPBF’s position stated The UCC appeared before the stand- victims of all genocides,” said Mr. quite concerned about the economic “Canada is much loved in Ukraine ing committee on June 8 and stressed the Czolij. “As the work continues in this situation in Ukraine and the lack of and more of its good counsel and importance of the establishment of an important area, our community will con- progress on the long-awaited reforms. intervention would be welcomed. all-inclusive Canadian genocide museum as an educational tool for future genera- tinue to provide the necessary leadership However, we are very optimistic that Canada can seize the moment and to ensure the success of this venture.” the government is now making serious show global leadership in its deal- tions. The creation of this museum, noted progress under the leadership of Prime ing’s with Ukraine by putting forward the UCC, would also be a noble and fit- Minister [Viktor] Yuschenko. It is our new approaches that will yield ting tribute to those who lost their lives view that this renewed effort must be results,” she said. through man’s inhumanity to man. In creating such a museum, Canada would Olympiad results: encouraged and rewarded. According to the UCPBF president, once again be a world leader in showing “To this end we seek your support, these might include “supporting a bet- the strength which has made it one of the a correction and the support of the Canadian gov- ter loan repayment deal for Ukraine envied nations in the world; namely, a The table of medal winners published ernment, to ensure that the IMF loan with the international lending institu- nation whose values make it always vigi- along with the report on the Ukrainian will be extended to Ukraine at this tions via the Paris Club ... as part of lant against intolerance and tolerant of Diaspora Olympiad 2000 (August 13), time. It is our view that failure to do so the settlement of its international diversity. incorrectly listed only Lviv-Cleveland as at this critical point in time could pave debt.” “The UCC is pleased that the standing the third-place team in the men-over-age- the way for increased pressures on Canada’s policy towards Ukraine committee is recommending that 30 division of the soccer competition. In Ukraine to gravitate back into a will be one of the topics discussed at Heritage Canada entrust one or more fact, bronze medals were awarded to both Russian sphere of influence.” the Canadian Issues Roundtable being academic centers with the task of the Cleveland team and the Levy (Lions) Following his meetings with organized by the UCPBF on researching all genocides and crimes of Chicago, as both squads completed the Canadian colleagues in Ottawa in July, September 16-17 on Parliament Hill in against humanity. We hope that this is a tournament with records of eight points. Ukraine’s Vice Prime Minister for Ottawa. For information on how to Humanitarian Affairs Mykola participate in the event contact Peter Zhulynskyi reported that Canada had Sorokan: telephone, (613) 523-7818; To subscribe: Send $50 ($40 if you are a member of the UNA) to The Ukrainian Weekly, promised to support Ukraine in its dis- e-mail, [email protected] Subscription Department, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

REPORT OF THE UNA FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT RECONCILIATION OF LEDGER ASSETS Young UNA’ers January February March April May June Total For 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 Six Months Ended INCREASES IN LEDGER ASSETS June 30, 2000 Dues And Premiums From Members: Dues From Members $ 157,864.30 138,050.14 151,780.23 135,048.30 139,147.96 239,693.45 961,584.38 Annuity Premiums From Members 7,252.94 60,455.61 98,568.95 53,750.08 64,676.00 1,125.00 285,828.58 Universal Life Premium 11,994.40 8,047.45 14,638.06 8,813.26 9,571.86 12,940.41 66,005.44 Reinsurance Premiums Paid -70.28 0.00 -7,666.76 -1,095.76 -8,973.08 -1,208.68 -19,014.56 $ 177,041.36 206,553.20 257,320.48 196,515.88 204,422.74 252,550.18 1,294,403.84

Dividend Accumulations $ 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,636.81 1,636.81 Investment Income: Banks $ 421.39 145.90 80.28 497.63 159.96 138.62 1,443.78 Bonds 257,331.45 322,982.16 291,990.40 211,647.92 209,964.72 325,015.07 1,618,931.72 Certificate Loans 35.46 1,701.66 3,171.46 2,507.66 2,568.93 1,181.90 11,167.07 Mortgage Loans 25,995.02 46,458.34 46,786.46 23,768.39 35,020.00 112,797.70 290,825.91 Real Estate 53,926.60 40,907.57 19,643.12 35,843.38 77,545.55 139,273.76 367,139.98 Short Term Investments 2,638.95 1,287.53 1,270.28 1,944.74 2,456.55 1,699.17 11,297.22 Stocks 16,773.41 23,299.36 30,444.18 16,168.68 30,027.17 23,560.44 140,273.24 Urban Renewal Corporation 0.00 0.00 37,375.00 0.00 12,458.00 33,042.00 82,875.00 $ 357,122.28 436,782.52 430,761.18 292,378.40 370,200.88 636,708.66 2,523,953.92

Net Profit(Loss) On Bonds And Stocks Sold Or Bonds Matured $ 0.00 0.00 57,018.41 0.00 3,308.36 14,571.22 74,897.99

Official Publications Income $ 68,142.88 134,387.01 104,650.91 76,605.94 127,279.38 118,419.03 629,485.15

Miscellaneous: Donations To Fraternal Fund 3,300.00 750.00 0.00 -250.00 0.00 1,775.00 5,575.00 Donations To Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine 45.00 0.00 50.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 95.00 Due to Ukr Nat'l Foundation 744.99 1,215.00 16.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,975.99 Exchange Account-UNURC 47,707.69 33,403.12 39,696.25 -79,192.08 72,385.19 50,277.27 164,277.44 51,797.68 35,368.12 39,762.25 -79,442.08 72,385.19 52,052.27 171,923.43 Total Increases In Ledger Assets $ 654,104.20 813,090.85 889,513.23 486,058.14 777,596.55 1,075,938.17 4,696,301.14

DECREASES IN LEDGER ASSETS Brighton K. Brown, daughter of Brandi K. and Thomas A. Brown, is a Paid To Or For Members: Death Benefits $ 73,591.87 77,146.00 86,556.00 60,392.00 84,696.00 78,972.00 461,353.87 new member of UNA Branch 53 in Endowments Matured 40,460.00 70,188.00 48,384.00 66,019.00 59,725.00 63,140.00 347,916.00 Pittsburgh. She was enrolled into the Annuity Benefits And Partial Withdrawals 170,616.74 182,096.21 205,474.72 149,314.61 209,788.12 74,358.85 991,649.25 Cash Surrenders 25,115.38 52,578.72 100,378.79 51,278.95 20,017.70 112,137.39 361,506.93 UNA by her great-grandparents the Unversal Life Withdrawals 0.00 6,695.74 0.00 0.00 6,466.50 0.00 13,162.24 Rev. and Mrs. Stephen Krysalka. Interest On Death Benefits 243.23 377.10 66.08 240.08 47.32 96.73 1,070.54 Dividend Accumulations 2,233.54 3,102.41 3,026.43 1,006.37 1,373.28 781.72 11,523.75 $ 312,260.76 392,184.18 443,886.02 328,251.01 382,113.92 329,486.69 2,188,182.58 Commissions, Rewards And Refund Of Expenses: Commissions And Overrides On Universal Life 482.30 324.77 947.12 450.68 392.15 274.69 2,871.71 Reward To Organizers 17,946.88 18,228.22 18,422.87 21,408.31 18,052.31 20,313.65 114,372.24 Reward To Special Organizers 1,000.00 3,310.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00 7,310.00 $ 19,429.18 21,862.99 20,369.99 22,858.99 19,444.46 20,588.34 124,553.95

General Expenses And Fraternal Payments: Actuarial And Statistical Expenses 0.00 12,507.00 36,671.00 26,973.87 22,326.00 24,293.00 122,770.87 Advertising 1,106.80 65.00 2,276.00 1,909.10 3,921.90 861.80 10,140.60 Auditing Committee Expenses 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 2,985.55 0.00 2,985.55 Bank Charges 1,411.20 461.74 1,078.24 685.33 447.94 744.86 4,829.31 Bank Charges For Custodian Account 3,494.90 0.00 0.00 3,462.50 5,894.79 557.23 13,409.42 Books And Periodicals 353.97 0.00 125.80 1,783.63 169.93 123.23 2,556.56 Depreciation Of E.D.P. Equipment 0.00 0.00 6,700.00 0.00 0.00 7,100.00 13,800.00 Depreciation Of Printing Plant 0.00 0.00 4,200.00 0.00 0.00 700.00 4,900.00 Depreciation Of Real Estate 0.00 0.00 21,400.00 0.00 0.00 21,600.00 43,000.00 Donations 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 6,000.00 Dues To Fraternal Congresses 240.00 255.00 180.50 469.00 0.00 0.00 1,144.50 Employee Benefit Plan 28,210.49 10,491.29 16,574.88 57,822.27 69,990.17 16,783.39 199,872.49 Field Conferences 66.25 203.35 4,582.83 3,538.51 976.93 662.68 10,030.55 Fraternal Activities 0.00 799.23 150.00 0.00 0.00 950.00 1,899.23 Fraternal Bebefit 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 99,663.63 99,663.63 General Office Maintenance 1,384.00 2,175.74 1,529.05 1,112.18 143.51 1,717.34 8,061.82 Indigent Benefits Disbursed 400.00 198.00 200.00 400.00 180.00 80.00 1,458.00 Insurance-General 384.00 603.00 997.00 384.00 1,362.22 384.00 4,114.22 Insurance-Workmens Compensation 219.00 0.00 219.00 219.00 219.00 219.00 1,095.00 Investment Expense 0.00 110.00 2,500.00 0.00 0.00 2,875.00 5,485.00 Legal Expenses-General 10,163.91 636.05 0.00 0.00 838.44 360.00 11,998.40 Medical Examiner's Fee 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 0.00 0.00 2,000.00 4,000.00 Medical Inspections 109.11 857.83 220.89 215.13 59.42 584.33 2,046.71 Operating Expense of Canadian Office 0.00 0.00 524.30 0.00 0.00 513.60 1,037.90 Payor Death Benefits 0.00 1,017.76 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 1,017.76 Postage 6,243.57 3,193.79 4,893.02 553.01 4,100.07 12,763.77 31,747.23 Printing and Stationery 5,435.17 2,135.28 2,315.56 2,920.14 1,558.59 5,238.90 19,603.64 Professional Fees 12,840.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 -375.00 12,465.00 Rent 37,812.78 37,812.78 37,812.78 37,812.78 37,812.78 37,812.78 226,876.68 Mikola Andrew Zura, son of Dr. Rental Of Equipment And Services 5,284.49 7,791.10 5,911.33 4,777.22 7,942.40 4,693.58 36,400.12 Salaries Of Executive Officers 14,099.20 14,099.20 14,099.20 14,099.20 14,099.20 14,808.82 85,304.82 Andrew and Christina Zura, is a Salaries Of Office Employees 42,201.12 43,233.81 64,236.35 41,042.66 41,894.27 41,681.04 274,289.25 member of UNA Branch 82 in Detroit. Scholarships 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 Telephone 1,089.78 6,997.87 0.00 4,257.29 6,177.45 7,467.56 25,989.95 He was enrolled by his grandparents Transfer Account 549,793.52 -548,478.05 0.00 0.00 286.74 0.00 1,602.21 Borys and Lubov Zura. Traveling Expenses-General 119.20 189.89 325.10 0.00 115.00 242.90 992.09 Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 50.00 50.00 $ 722,662.46 -402,643.34 231,722.83 204,436.82 226,502.30 310,157.44 1,292,838.51

Taxes, Licenses And Fees: Insurance Department Fees 1,926.00 29,023.43 5,554.46 17,910.92 14,280.56 18,790.04 87,485.41 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages 6,058.29 6,648.13 9,849.34 5,802.76 5,027.99 5,699.18 39,085.69 $ 7,984.29 35,671.56 15,403.80 23,713.68 19,308.55 24,489.22 126,571.10 MISSION Loss On Bonds, Stocks and Foreclosed Properties $ 37,137.08 0.00 63,862.31 0.00 1,906.50 3,383.97 106,289.86 Loss On Canadian Exchange $ 0.00 171,325.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 98.47 171,423.47 STATEMENT Real Estate $ 111,913.16 61,073.25 61,118.93 53,554.29 114,382.22 178,335.00 580,376.85 Official Publications Expenses $ 55,978.64 118,819.44 129,998.76 82,608.71 102,600.99 82,438.79 572,445.33 The Ukrainian National Association Miscellaneous: exists: Convention Expenses $ 0.00 200.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 200.00 Certificate Loans Adjustments 5,641.23 3,711.58 15,564.46 8,642.75 7.68 16,606.79 50,174.49 I Due To Broker 744,286.85 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 744,286.85 to promote the principles of fra- Due From Ukrainian National Foundation, Inc. Trust Fund Disbursed 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 567.17 567.17 ternalism; $ 749,928.08 3,911.58 15,564.46 8,642.75 7.68 17,173.96 795,228.51 I Total Decreases In Ledger Assets $ 2,017,293.65 402,204.66 981,927.10 724,066.25 866,266.62 966,151.88 5,957,910.16 to preserve the Ukrainian, Increase(Decrease) In Ledger Assets During The Period $ -1,363,189.45 410,886.19 -92,413.87 -238,008.11 -88,670.07 109,786.29 -1,261,609.02 Ukrainian American and Amount Of Ledger Assets At The Beginning Of The Month 68,547,798.35 67,184,608.90 67,595,495.09 67,503,081.22 67,265,073.11 67,176,403.04 68,547,798.35 Amount Of Ledger Assets At The End Of The Month $ 67,184,608.90 67,595,495.09 67,503,081.22 67,265,073.11 67,176,403.04 67,286,189.33 67,286,189.33 Ukrainian Canadian heritage and culture; and Six Months SUMMARY OF LEDGER ASSETS Ended I January 31, February 28, March 31, April 30, May 31, June 30, June 30, to provide quality financial serv- 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 2000 ices and products to its mem- Cash $ 79,096.17 148,943.01 281,187.74 484,425.61 540,353.06 808,117.01 808,117.01 Short Term Investments 24,303.97 409,278.33 736,367.30 349,811.03 162,443.41 196,044.22 196,044.22 bers. Bonds 47,778,559.69 47,777,185.14 47,273,119.12 47,259,498.20 47,157,412.39 47,157,236.42 47,157,236.42 Mortgage Loans 6,471,895.53 6,438,449.49 6,409,413.84 6,389,591.29 6,364,708.42 6,269,764.92 6,269,764.92 Certificate Loan 704,235.52 690,326.86 639,776.17 613,050.98 612,504.31 540,550.68 540,550.68 As a fraternal insurance society, the Real Estate 2,899,719.08 2,899,719.08 2,881,351.49 2,883,107.82 2,889,447.84 2,867,847.84 2,867,847.84 Printing Plant & E.D.P. Equipment 174,146.37 174,146.37 163,246.37 162,124.83 164,367.91 156,567.91 156,567.91 Ukrainian National Association rein- Stocks 6,648,101.53 6,652,895.77 6,214,068.15 6,218,912.31 6,380,614.66 6,385,509.29 6,385,509.29 Loan to D.H.-U.N.A Housing Corp. 104,551.04 104,551.04 104,551.04 104,551.04 104,551.04 104,551.04 104,551.04 vests its earnings for the benefit of Loan To U.N.U.R.C. 2,300,000.00 2,300,000.00 2,800,000.00 2,800,000.00 2,800,000.00 2,800,000.00 2,800,000.00 its members and the Ukrainian com- Total $ 67,184,608.90 67,595,495.09 67,503,081.22 67,265,073.11 67,176,403.04 67,286,189.33 67,286,189.33 munity. STEFAN KACZARAJ, Treasurer 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 No. 34

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY A glimmer of hope Another look at the language issue by Bohdan Vitvitsky journals of geology, chemistry, physiolo- An informal and unscientific survey of Kyivans conducted by our Kyiv Press gy, biochemistry, physics and mathemat- Bureau to determine the mood in the capital city on the eve of the ninth anniversary of Roman Karpishka’s thoughtful analy- ics were closed altogether. And the press Ukraine’s independence shows that few people are happy with most facets of life in sis of the need for Ukraine to employ runs of the popular illustrated weekly the country today and that most do not believe that a prosperous future is possible in affirmative action-type principles in Ukraina were reduced from a range of the near term. They see little reason to celebrate independence this year and cannot actively promoting the primacy of the 300,000 to 360,000 per week in 1970 fathom that next year’s 10th anniversary jubilee will give them any more reason. Ukrainian language in Ukraine (“Ukraine down to 120,00 to 124,000 by 1985. People are fed up with insincere political promises that have led to false expecta- Must Be Re-Ukrainianized,” letter, The second campaign, the one direct- tions. They believe that nothing can change in the country until the economy begins to August 6) is right on the mark. And the ed at all of the non-Russian publications, move. They want jobs and are impatient for a better life. And they don’t see a light at perspectives he offers not only as a began in 1975 and lasted for a decade. the end of the proverbial tunnel. Ukrainian-Canadian who frequently vis- Dr. Szporluk shows that at the end of that Whether visible or not, however, a tiny incandescent stream of light has begun to its Ukraine but as a lawyer who practices decade, namely, when comparing publi- emit from the black hole that has been the Ukrainian economy for nearly a decade in Montreal and who is thus familiar with cation figures for 1975 with those for now. It may only be a microscopic pinhole to most economists, but no one can deny the policies and practices applied to the 1984, total Ukrainian-language newspa- that a breakthrough has occurred this year in the Ukrainian economy. promotion of the French language in per circulation decreased by about 8 per- Initially, some economists were skeptical when the government announced that Quebec are particularly valuable. cent while Russian newspaper circulation industrial growth had climbed by more than 10 percent in the first couple of months of I am somewhat at a loss to understand increased by 13 percent. Total Ukrainian- this year and that the gross domestic product had exceeded expectations as well. They why it is not yet obvious to everyone in language journal circulation decreased by called the numbers a temporary blip on the economic radar screen that had resulted Ukraine and the diaspora that Ukraine 18 percent (this was after many of the from a devaluation of the Ukrainian currency, the hryvnia, at the end of 1999. should – immediately and forcefully – Ukrainian scholarly journals had already But the numbers have remained steady, with GDP continuing to expand at a 5 per- employ a whole range of formal and been closed down prior to 1975), while cent clip through July and industrial output continuing to climb. informal policies to promote the primacy Russian-language journal circulation Economic indicators are blocks of numbers that do not put money in people’s of the Ukrainian language. There are increased by 19 percent. pockets or new clothes on their backs. The statistics do, however, give an indication of numerous reasons this should be done. Special emphasis was placed on where an economy is headed. And the Ukrainian economy is heading upward. The most obvious is that, since it is nor- reducing access to Ukrainian publica- Prime Minister Viktor Yuschenko must receive much credit for the turnaround mal to hear French in France, and tions in cities. In 1975 the Ukrainian-lan- because he succeeded in convincing lawmakers that Ukraine needed a balanced budg- Russian in Russia, and Polish in Poland guage Vechirnii Kyiv had a daily press et and a strict fiscal policy. President Leonid Kuchma must also get a share of the and so on, it should similarly be normal run in Kyiv of 344,550. This was credit. He chose Mr. Yuschenko to be his prime minister over bitter backroom protests to hear Ukrainian in Ukraine. reduced to 200,000 in 1980. In 1983 a by the president’s cronies. He has stuck with Mr. Yuschenko, albeit in a rather luke- But let me suggest three additional Russian version of the same paper warm manner, while a concerted if quiet political campaign has mounted to remove reasons that might not be quite as obvi- appeared, and by 1985 approximately the reformist prime minister, who is despised by the business clans that control the ous. 100,000 copies of each was published. In Ukrainian economy. First, why is language an issue at all in Kharkiv the Ukrainian-language version Meanwhile, the prime minister struggles to implement his agenda – one very much Ukraine? The principal reason has to do of this same newspaper went from a cir- in line with recommendations from the West, which includes bureaucratic streamlin- with the artificial suppression of the culation of 158,000 in 1979 down to ing and a new tax code. Ukrainian language by Ukraine’s 84,000 in 1980. And in Dnipropetrovsk For people to readily acknowledge that the economy is moving forward they must Russian colonizers. We all know about Vechirnii Kyiv simply was replaced by a feel it in their pocketbooks. That is yet to happen. Economic revitalization still has not the tsarist policies that outlawed the use Russian newspaper. Apparently, an awful gathered sufficient critical mass to make it felt on an everyday basis. Too many people of Ukrainian dating back to the 19th cen- lot of Ukrainians forgot how to read remain unemployed, and no one is seriously talking about wage increases. tury and the various Stalinist Ukrainian overnight. It is understandable that Ukrainians are leery of believing that there may be an eco- Russification campaigns beginning in the Second, Ukrainians should try to learn nomic future of some prosperity for them. After all, they have heard the fleeting prom- 1930s. But let me focus your attention on from others similarly historically situat- ises of economic reform for several years now. In prior decades many wanted to the much more recent past. In “The Press ed. When Czecho-Slovakia was created believe the Communist slogans of coming future prosperity, only to be disillusioned. and Soviet Nationalities: The Party after World War I, no one spoke Czech in After the Communist hoax was finally debunked and the system thrown off, they took Resolution of 1975 and Its Prague or in any of the other cities. to heart the pronouncements that a free-market economy would finally bring prosperi- Implementation,” a fascinating article Because of the many years of foreign ty and eagerly awaited the good life. Today they are still waiting, but with little real first published in 1986 – fascinating both rule, everyone spoke German (remember hope that it will soon arrive. in itself and in relation to the discussion in which language Kafka wrote?). Then To be sure, Ukraine will not climb out of the decade-long muck into which its about language going on now – Prof. in the 1920s and 1930s the Czechs suc- economy has sunk overnight, or even before next year’s 10th anniversary of inde- Roman Szporluk wrote about two much cessfully embarked on a quiet campaign pendence. Too much of the political and economic infrastructure continues to require more recent campaigns to artificially to eliminate the use of German and to either reconstruction or fine-tuning. Foreign investors still are leery of the Ukrainian suppress the use of Ukrainian and to arti- promote the use of Czech. By the end of market, even as they laud its potential. More administrative housecleaning needs to ficially advance the use of Russian. The the 1930s, the predominant language in take place, and the tax system still needs an overhaul. first campaign was launched without any Prague and other cities in the Czech half The institutionalized corruption and lack of political will that has characterized this official declarations after Petro Shelest of Czecho-Slovakia was Czech. country in the last nine years has exacted a heavy toll and will continue to do so. was deposed as Ukraine’s Communist Third, there is an economic dimension But things are slowly beginning to change. boss (because he was viewed as being to language use. Presently, various The recent improvement in the economy shows that perhaps the country is begin- insufficiently anti-Ukrainian). It began in American and European magazines have ning to bounce back. Now a steady, if not spectacular, economic expansion may 1972 and was specifically directed either begun to publish or are planning to begin. We think that Ukrainians really do have reason to believe that tangible evidence against Ukrainian publications. publish Eastern European native lan- of an invigorated economy will soon follow and that by this time next year, as the Then in 1975 Moscow decreed that guage versions of National Geographic, nation prepares for its 10th anniversary jubilee, there truly will be something to cele- the publication of and subscription to Cosmopolitan, Vogue and their European brate. Many may even have new jobs. Russian-language periodicals should be equivalents. When these periodicals pub- expanded, and the publication of and lish in, for example, Hungarian or Czech, subscription to all non-Russian language they make local investment in equipment periodicals reduced. Ukrainian publica- and training in Hungary or the Czech August tions thus sustained a second hit almost Republic, and they also typically require Turning the pages back... immediately on the heels of the first. (As that each national version of their maga- with everything else, the Soviets had a zine have a specified amount of local 19 mechanism for controlling subscriptions subject content – sometimes as high as in that all subscriptions to all periodicals 70 percent. Are any of these magazines 1990 Ten years ago on August 19, The Ukrainian Weekly comment- had to be registered by being processed publishing Ukraine-language versions of ed on yet another in a series of events under that changed forever through a central subscription bureau, their periodicals? (Don’t forget, the course of events in the Soviet Union. not by individual publications. And the Ukraine’s population is much larger than On August 13 President Mikhail Gorbachev of the USSR had press runs of individual publications that of Hungary or the Czech Republic.) issued a sweeping decree denouncing the crimes of Stalin and urging the restoration of could, of course, be controlled directly Are they investing in Ukraine? Are they rights for all victims of Stalinist repressions. It was Mr. Gorbachev’s strongest condemna- through the allocation of newsprint.) hiring and training Ukrainians, and writ- tion to date of Joseph Stalin’s mass repressions, deportations, murders and sentences of As Dr. Szporluk explains, the first ing about what’s going on in Ukraine as death by famine caused by his brutal forced collectivization of agriculture. campaign against Ukrainian publications regards fashion, or whatever else? No. The Weekly reported that Mr. Gorbachev had ordered the blanket rehabilitation of per- that began after Shelest was deposed Want to know why? Because the sons who died of starvation, were shot or sent to labor camps as “enemies of the people” resulted in the outright closings of Russians publishers of the Russian-lan- who opposed collectivization. numerous Ukrainian-language scholarly guage versions of such magazines have “Repressions conducted ... during the period of collectivization” were “unlawful and journals. Thus, for example, Ukrainian convinced the magazines’ home offices contradictory to the main civil and economic rights of human beings,” Mr. Gorbachev stat- that their Russian-language version of the given magazine covers the Ukrainian ed. The decree similarly condemned as illegal and unjust Stalin’s repressions against “all Bohdan Vitvitsky is a lawyer, writer citizens on political, social, ethnic, religious and other motives in the 1920s through the market as well. and lecturer who holds a Ph.D. in philos- 1950s” and moved to completely reinstate the rights of these citizens. It is economic suicide for Ukraine not ophy and is a long-time contributor to (Continued on page 14) The Ukrainian Weekly. (Continued on page 16) No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 7

NINTH ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE Faces and Places Statement by the UACC by Myron B. Kuropas Statement of the Executive Board of enjoys a working Constitution and its the Ukrainian American Coordinating currency is real. As Americans of Council on the occasion of the ninth Ukrainian descent we should be happy anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. and proud of all this and celebrate the achievements for which we and our Until August 1991, the phrase “short- Holocaust exploitation ancestors waited so long. Some weeks ago I reviewed “The takenly counseled a more even-handed U.S. lived” was the usual characterization There are many ways we as when historians wrote about Ukraine’s Holocaust in American Life,” a scholarly foreign policy towards the Middle East. Americans can celebrate Ukraine’s good study by a University of Chicago professor, “Two central dogmas underpin the attempts at independence. It now is nine fortune. We can look for ways to attract years since Ukraine reappeared on the Peter Novick. Among other things, Prof. Holocaust framework,” writes Prof. American investments for Ukraine, keep- Novick declared how Jewish spokespersons Finkelstein: “1) The Holocaust marks a cat- map of consciousness of the world. ing in mind that it was foreign invest- have consistently manipulated and exploit- egorically unique historical event; 2) The Looking back at the history of Ukraine of ment that helped the poor and debt-rid- ed Holocaust perception to suit the Jewish Holocaust marks the climax of an irrational, the past 350 years since Bohdan den United States stand on its feet. We agenda of the moment. During World II the eternal Gentile hatred of Jews.” The “most Khmelnytsky made Ukraine a European can help Ukraine tear down the decrepit Jewish leadership was anxious to convince practiced purveyor” of the uniqueness of power, nine years is a considerable peri- vestiges of the old Soviet system and its Americans that Hitler wasn’t just persecut- the Holocaust, according to Prof. od of time. unproductive command economy. But ing Jews. Christians also were vulnerable, Finkelstein, is Elie Weisel (who once said On the threshold of its 10th year as an the most effective way we Americans can especially Polish Catholics. At the end of “all of Ukraine is Babi [Babyn] Yar”), who independent and internationally recog- help Ukraine is by nourishing good U.S.- the war Jewish leaders thanked Pope Pius has declared on various occasions that the nized state, Ukraine continues to grow Ukraine relations, and this can best be XII for his efforts to rescue Jews. Holocaust is “never to be comprehend or while simultaneously removing the ves- done through our active participation in Today the political winds blow in a dif- transmitted” because it “lies outside, if not tiges of three and a half centuries of the American political process. ferent direction. The Anti-Defamation beyond, all history.” The unique evil of the colonialism. As two American legisla- This is the quadrennial big election League (ADL) has all but said that the Holocaust, according to Jacob Neusner, not tors Rep. Steny Hoyer and Sen. Paul year in the United States, and we should Holocaust was Catholic-inspired. Pope Pius only sets Jews apart from others, but also Sarbanes noted when independent not remain on the sidelines with the 60 or XII (“Hitler’s Pope”) is condemned for his gives Jew a “claim upon those other.” Ukraine’s fifth anniversary was observed 70 percent of our fellow Americans who “silence” during the war. Apologies to the Much of the literature on Hitler’s Final in Congress, Ukraine was doing much don’t bother to vote. Jews by the Pope John Paul II are not Solution “is worthless as scholarship,” better five years after independence than All of us who are citizens by birth or enough because, in the words of World writes Dr. Finkelstein. “Indeed, the fold of the United States was five years after naturalization should be registered as Jewish Congress (WJC) President Edgar Holocaust studies is replete with nonsense, July 4, 1776. This still holds true as voters and we should cast our ballot in Bronfman, the pope failed to apologize for if not sheer fraud.” Ukraine celebrates its ninth anniversary. every election from that for the local all of Catholicism’s sins against the Jews, The first major Holocaust hoax was The model American Constitution was school board to the election of the presi- “especially the Holocaust.” “The Painted Bird,” purported to be an not even ratified until 14 years after dent of the United States. The Holocaust was all but ignored by autobiographical account by Polish émigré independence, while the American cur- Our motto should be: “I’m a Ukrainian, Jews (some were even ashamed to discuss Jerzy Kosinski who “recalled” the sadistic rency was hardly coveted nine years and I vote.” This would be our most tangi- it) until the 1967 Six-Day War in Israel. torture of Jews by Polish peasants. Almost after “the shot heard around the world.” ble action in honor of Ukraine’s ninth Today the Holocaust is the shield that all of it was a lie. In reality, Polish peasants Ukraine, on the other hand, already anniversary of independence. deflects criticism of Israeli policy; even to harbored Mr. Kosinski and his family from question Israel’s behavior is to risk being the Nazis at great risk to their own safety. branded an “anti-Semite.” Another hoax was Binjamin Now comes a book titled “The Wilkomirski’s book “Fragments,” which Holocaust Industry: Reflections on the the author represented as “recovered memo- Greeting from the UCCA Exploitation of Jewish Suffering” by ry” of the sadism of German guards. Hailed Greeting on Ukraine’s ninth anniver- ence and rightful place among the world Norman G. Finkelstein, the son of as a classic of Holocaust literature, it was sary of independence from the Ukrainian community of democratic nations. Holocaust survivors, which picks up where exposed by the renowned Holocaust histori- Congress Committee of America. However, we must not overlook the Dr. Novick left off. A professor at Hunter an Raul Hilberg. “Half-fruitcake, half- negative aspects still facing Ukraine or mountebank,” writes Dr. Finkelstein, This year the Ukrainian nation will be College in New York, Dr. Finkelstein the lack of progress in many areas, “Wilkomirski, it turns out, spent the entire celebrating its ninth anniversary of inde- believes the Jewish elite is exploiting the including the growth of corruption, the war in Switzerland. He is not even Jewish.” pendence. After many decades of Soviet Holocaust for personal, political and eco- strangling of the free and independent Following current academic trends, Yad Russian oppression and domination, nomic reasons which have little to do with press, and attempts at authoritarianism as their professed goal of enhancing Vashem Director Israel Gutman, a former August 24, 1991, has become an impor- illustrated by the April 2000 referendum. “Holocaust awareness.” Respected Israeli inmate of Auschwitz, argued that “it is not tant date in Ukraine’s history, when the Additionally, pervasive Russification writer Boas Evron describes “Holocaust important if ‘Fragments’ is a fraud. hopes and dreams of many were realized prevails and this year has led to tragic awareness” as “an official, propagandistic Wilkomirski has written a story which he – not only to live in freedom, but in a results with little government concern. indoctrination, a churning of slogans and a has experienced deeply ... his pain is nation where religious, cultural and eco- Although the first nine years of inde- false view of the world, the real aim of authentic.” A similar “authenticity” argu- nomic needs are met. pendence have brought many accom- which is not an understanding of the past, ment was made for Nobel Peace Prize lau- During this past year alone, many pos- plishments – a long road fraught with but a manipulation of the present.” reate Rigoberta Menchu, when it was dis- itive steps have been taken, namely the obstacles still lies ahead. May the According to Dr. Finkelstein, Holocaust covered that her heart-wrenching autobiog- democratic re-election of President Ukrainian people find the strength and revisionism has made it possible for “one of raphy of racist oppression in Guatemala Leonid Kuchma, the formation of a courage to implement the necessary the world’s most formidable military pow- was pure fabrication. reform-minded government headed by reforms needed to establish a free-market ers, with a horrendous human rights Dr. Finkelstein reserves his most explo- Viktor Yuschenko and the reorganization democracy and as a result reap the long- record,” to “cast itself as a ‘victim state,’ sive rhetoric for the “outright extortion of the Verkhovna Rada, which has led to deserved prosperity and freedoms that and the most successful ethnic group in the racket” that demands billions of compensa- greater cooperation between Ukraine’s come with independence. United States has likewise acquired victim tory dollars from Germany and Swiss banks branches of government. Furthermore, At the dawn of the new millennium status. Considerable dividends accrue from because little of the money goes to actual the year 2000 has seen significant eco- and on the ninth anniversary of inde- this specious victimhood – in particular, Holocaust survivors. The cash left after the nomic improvements, including decisive pendence, the Ukrainian Congress immunity to criticism, however justified.” lawyers take their share is earmarked for steps towards land privatization and Committee of America sends its warmest Today, Prof. Finkelstein argues, more various pet projects of Jewish leaders, such greater support for Ukraine’s national greetings to our brothers and sisters in Americans know about the Holocaust than as Holocaust museums, Holocaust publica- language. On the international arena, at Ukraine, and to every individual who is about Pearl Harbor. “All 50 states sponsor tions and university chairs of Holocaust the 54th session of the U.N. General proud to call him or herself Ukrainian. commemorations, often in state legislatures. studies. Assembly, Ukraine was elected a non- Glory to Ukraine! The Association of Holocaust Big money drives the Holocaust indus- permanent member of the Security Organizations lists over 100 Holocaust try. Former Secretary of State Lawrence Council for a two-year term beginning For UCCA’s Executive Board, institutions in the United States. Seven Eagleburger earns $300,000 per year as on January 1. All these steps assist Askold Lozynskyj, President major Holocaust museums dot the chairman of a Holocaust claims organiza- Ukraine in consolidating its independ- Andrij Szul, Secretary American landscape.” The Holocaust has tion. Rabbi Marvin Hier, dean of the Simon become such a unique event that to com- Weisenthal Center, has his wife and son on pare it to genocides against other groups is the center payroll; their combined family viewed by the Holocaust industry as a form income five years ago was $520,000. A friendly reminder of Holocaust denial. Simon Wiesenthal himself commands Prof. Finkelstein exposes those Jewish $25,000 per appearance plus expenses. If you have not yet sent in your remittance for the first volume leaders who use the Holocaust to blackmail WJC President Bronfman claims that his of “The Ukrainian Weekly 2000,” please do so as soon as possible. American politicians into unconditional organization has amassed “roughly $7 bil- support for Israel. Lawmakers who have lion” in compensation monies. The book’s price is $15. Please send checks for that amount adopted a balanced approach to the Arab- To survive, the Holocaust industry is (plus any additional sum you may designate as a donation Israeli conflict can suddenly find their always searching for its next mark. Ukraine’s turn is just around the corner. to The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund) to: careers destroyed. Jews in Illinois have been especially effective in this regard, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10. P.O, Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. helping to defeat Rep. Paul Finley and Sen. Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: Charles Percy, two Republicans who mis- [email protected] 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 No. 34

vide for the entire month. extremely high levels – many put it at other respondents as well. On Nine years after... Understandably, he has no interest in about 40 percent. Also, people still do not Sahaidachnyi Street, which cuts through (Continued from page 1) economic indicators, which show that in receive their monthly wages. Although the heart of the Podil district, 25-year-old on the economy, but blamed politicians the first half of the year the Ukrainian the government has again promised to Andrii Petrov had no reason to be any for creating the current situation. He did economy finally may have awakened and pay out all back wages, this time by the more optimistic. not have anything good to say about that life may soon improve. He has heard autumn, no one is ready to begin promis- “I don’t know what to say. Nothing in Ukraine’s northern neighbor either. before that life will soon improve, he ing wage hikes. this country is possible in the current sit- “Those who stole their share live well explained. Kyivans have heard it all before: the uation,” said Mr. Petrov. today. But the average person, the farm- Judging by their responses, the respon- rhetoric of imminent reform followed by He explained that politicians care only ers and workers, still suffer,” said Mr. dents put little faith or importance in the affluence. Respondents said they have about protecting their own interests and Kozub. “Nine years ago they told us that economic indicators as well. But the had enough of empty promises and future have little time for the well-being of the we would live like France. [We have] numbers indicate that in the first six expectations. They said they want results populace. land, ‘chornozem’ [rich, black soil found months of this year the gross domestic now, and that jobs should be the priority. His friend, Oleh Udolskyi, 27, said he throughout Ukraine]. Then they stole product has risen at an unexpectedly “Ukraine needs jobs right now. I have believes the nation’s leaders must find everything for their pockets. We must strong 5 percent. The surprising and been unemployed for two years. When a inspiration in a higher power. “Today develop our economy. If Russian gas is steady economic performance led Prime person has a job she can consider more many people are putting their faith in unaffordable, we must look elsewhere. Minister Viktor Yuschenko to declare on uplifting matters,” said Olha Hrazhdak, God,” explained Mr. Udolskyi. “And so [Russia] united everything in the name of August 15 that the economy will outpace 45, of Kyiv. should the president and our national brotherhood and Christianity. Now they earlier predictions of 2 percent GDP Another person noted that until a mid- deputies. They have to believe in God so strangle us.” growth for the year. Industrial output also dle class and a free-enterprise attitude that things will change for the better.” Like Mr. Kozub, nearly all the respon- continues to rise. July figures rose by 4.2 emerges in Ukraine, the country will Others used the word “consciousness” dents were quick to criticize politicians, percent over the previous month and by remain mired in its Soviet past. to describe what is lacking in Ukraine. whom Ukrainian society views as corrupt 16.1 percent over the same period last Even as Kyivans admitted that an One said it would take decades for a true and self-interested. One person said year. invigorated economy is a priority in their Ukrainian consciousness to develop. Ukraine must get rid of the whole lot, Although Mr. Yuschenko has moved eyes, others said that something deeper Oleksander Ranshukov, who sells trin- from the president down to the district decisively to complete economic and and more sublime is needed. What Ms. kets on the Uzviz, explained it different- ly. He said that Ukrainians lack cultural leaders. administrative reforms during his nine Hrazhdak called “uplifting matters” other development, that no economic or politi- Then there was Mykola, who refused months in office, only one person lauded respondents alternately referred to as “a cal improvements will succeed until to give his last name. The 65-year-old his work and pointed to it as a source of need for spiritual rebirth,” “a deepening society returns to its core cultural values. embittered pensioner, who walked along optimism. of consciousness,” or “cultural reinvigo- “By culture development I mean in all Kyiv’s Independence Square cloaked in a “If Yuschenko, an intelligent and good ration.” aspects – individual behavior, political tattered sports jacket and carrying a person, is given the chance to work, we Strolling down the historic Andriivskii development, national expression – the satchel in even worse condition, said will have everything. A good person is Uzviz, the center of Kyiv’s artist commu- meaning of the word in its full complexi- independence had destroyed society. working in a position where he belongs. nity, Elena Lemisheva, 62, of Boryspil ty,” said Mr. Ranshukov. “What independence? Who needed it? What Yuschenko has done for Ukraine in could only decry the deteriorating state of His words must have echoed off the I worked all my life. My life savings a half-year, no one did in nine years,” said society. century-old buildings of the Uzviz and were destroyed. In my old age I have to Liudmilla Druhova, 62, as she sat on a “For me this is a very hurtful subject. ricocheted up the hill to the city center. gather bottles. I’d like to take a machine bench in Independence Square. The nine years of independence have For on Independence Square, Volodymyr gun and go to Bankova 2 (the Perhaps people are unwilling to brought me nothing,” explained Ms. Zaikov, 27, gave a direct rebuttal to Mr. Presidential Administration Building),” express satisfaction with Mr. Lemisheva. “It’s only gotten worse. And I Ranshukov’s assertion. said Mykola. Yuschenko’s efforts because they have don’t see any escape from the situation. “What culture can one discuss when The new impetus given economic and not felt the economic improvements – if It’s all so very dark, I don’t see a light poverty rules?” Mr. Zaikov asked. administrative reforms by the govern- one is to believe the statistical indicators anywhere. I believe that ours is a sick “People think about surviving, not about ment, which has been publicized widely – in a tangible way. Then again, it may be society. Until we understand that we need culture.” He added that a Ukrainian cul- in the press, is not a relevant concern for too early for the numbers to translate into spiritual health – which we have very little tural renaissance is possible only after this poor pensioner. Mykola needs money more jobs and higher wages. of now – until we have that and under- the economy improves. for a loaf of bread and a piece of meat, Official figures in Ukraine, which state stand what it is, we will have nothing.” Several people said Ukraine continues and he needs it today. His pension of 26 that unemployment is around 6 percent, The weariness expressed by Ms. to suffer the afteraffects of 70 years of hrv monthly (about $4.79), does not pro- are deceptive. Joblessness continues at Lemisheva was evident in statements by Soviet rule, which has left society uncer- tain and passive. Others said the remain- ing Communists in Ukraine are responsi- Your donations can create history ble for the lack of economic and political progress, and that the party must be Help save Verkhovyna and the Ukrainian Youth Festival banned before Ukraine becomes a demo- cratic and economically viable state. Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation Vasyl Pechyborsch, 24, visiting from P.O. 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by Roman Woronowycz expert on Ukrainian art and theater. 30 minutes in length, with at least 50 percent of the Kyiv Press Bureau The television series, however, remains the center- material directly related to the topic, “Ukrainians in piece of “Our Blossom – Across the World.” foreign lands.” KYIV – A television series on the Ukrainian diaspo- The first installment of the television series, Two Ukrainian companies, Golden Telecom GSM ra – part of an extended film festival on the same sub- “Kuban Kozaks, 200 Years,” dealt with the life of and Intertrans, are partial sponsors of the various ject – is currently being broadcast on the Ukrainian Ukrainians, ancestors of Kozaks of the Zaporizhian events associated with the video film festival. government network UT-1. The program, Host, who were exiled to the Kuban region, east of However, the organizing committee is seeking more “Foundations,” hosted by Khrystyna Stebelska, is a the Azov Sea, at the end of the 18th century. sponsors. Money is especially needed to fund the presentation of submissions by the Ukrainian diaspora Documentary footage of the inhabitants of this land, transfer of archival film material to videotape, as well and archival material of the Soviet era. historically considered to be ethnographic Ukrainian as office services and equipment. The television program concerns the organizational territory, tracks how Ukrainians have retained their For more information please see the festival’s web- and everyday life of Ukrainians scattered across the separate language and traditions in the face of years site at www.ukrsvit.kiev.ua; e-mail ukr-svit@iptele- globe, with the focus on noteworthy individuals and of Russian and Soviet pressure to assimilate into what com.net.ua; phone (380-44) 244-2911; or fax (380-44) events. Although Ihor Vynnychenko, chairman of the is now a Russian culture. 513-7132. Institute of Diaspora Studies that developed the series, Video materials should be mailed to: Orh-komitet said there is plenty of material garnered from Soviet In the works are programs based on film footage archives, he has very few video pieces from the found in the cinematic archives of the Ukrainian SSR, “Nashoho Tsvitu – Po Tsilomu Svitu,” a/c 507, Kyiv, Western diaspora. As of today, the series has merely including a 1984 production, “Betrayal is Their Ukraine 01034. seven video films and vignettes to offer Ukrainian Trade,” which gives the Soviet view of such U.S. At the end of last year the Institute of Diaspora viewers. organizations as the Ukrainian Congress Committee of Studies released the first comprehensive bibliographi- The series is part of a larger Ukrainian video film America and the Voice of America, as well as profiles cal index “The World Community of Ukrainians – 99” and cultural festival on the accomplishments of the on Yaroslav Stetsko, Valentyn Moroz and Zbigniew along with an associated catalogue that includes list- Ukrainian diaspora near and far titled: “Our Blossom – Brzezinski, international figures close to the Western ings of all Ukrainian organizations in the Western and Across the World” (“Nashoho Tsvitu – Po Tsilomu Ukrainian diaspora. The archival footage will be Eastern diasporas. Svitu”). accompanied by appropriate commentary to set the The catalogue was prepared with the financial sup- The festival will culminate in August after historical record straight. port of the Ukrainian Fraternal Association and its Ukrainian Independence Day when a panel of excerpts Another Soviet production from 1934 shows a publication was financed by Ivan Puio of New York. will convene to judge the submissions and decide on meeting of the Providence Association of Ukrainian The institute currently is preparing an even more the best films. Mr. Vynnychenko stressed that the judg- Catholics at the Philadelphia editorial offices of the comprehensive 2000 update. Mr. Vynnychenko also ing will be based on content and the story told, and not newspaper America. There is also a series of vignettes has compiled a two-volume monograph, “The on film-making techniques and creativity. created between 1930 and 1938 on the Ukrainian Historical-Geographic Phenomenon of Ukrainians on Afterwards, the festival organizers will show the National Aid Association. the Territory of Post-Soviet Countries.” winning entries at selected movie cinemas across the The Institute of Diaspora Studies and the “Our This is the first study of the various deportations country. Also planned is a touring exhibition of the Blossom – Across the World” video film festival are and agricultural, industrial and Komsomol migration films down the Dnipro River and along the Black Sea requesting additional video materials from diaspora of Ukrainians within the Soviet Union, which the coast, which will make nine stops at major ports individuals and organizations, on notable figures, author researched in special archives in Russia, between Kyiv and Sevastopol. organizations or events. It is not necessary that the archives and libraries of the Baltic countries and Mr. Vynnychenko said those video entries that do footage be of a highly professional level, only that it Belarus, as well as at the Ministry of Internal Affairs not arrive in Kyiv in time for this year’s judging will tell a story and have a definite beginning, middle and of Ukraine and the State Security Service of Ukraine. be considered next year. ending. Although the organizing committee would pre- Unfortunately, no one has come forward to finance The Institute of Diaspora Studies, a non-profit fer that entries be on Super VHS or Betacam SP video- the publishing of these projects. The Institute of organization that works with the Ukrainian govern- tape in PAL format, they will accept other types of Diaspora Studies asks that interested sponsors contact ment, also has planned a radio series on the interna- standard videotape. the institute at: e-mail, [email protected]; tional Ukrainian theater titled, “Theater Scattered The films should have a Ukrainian narrative (dia- telephone, (380-44) 244-2911; or fax, (380-44) 513- Across the World,” hosted by Valerii Haidabura, an logue can be in any language) and be no longer than 7132. The address is: a/c 507, Kyiv, Ukraine 01034.

CHANGE OF VENUE ANNOUNCEMENT Soyuzivka’s Saturday, August 26, 8:30 p.m. concert featuring violinist SOLOMIYA IVAKHIV of Lviv and pianist CHRISTINA ANUM-DORHUSO of Odesa will be held in the Parish Hall of Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Kerhonkson (across from Soyuzivka)

Mistress of Ceremonies – ADRIANNA RUDYK

Admission: $5 (at the door)

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BOOK NOTES A newly revised travel guide to Ukraine offers more than travel tips

“Language and Travel Guide to Ukraine,” Third Edition, by Linda Hodges and culture of Ukraine, is strongly empha- George Chumak. New York: Hippocrene Books Inc., July 2000, 378pp., $16.95 sized in the book. The purpose of the (paperback). guidebook is made clear within its pref- ace, as co-author Linda Hodges writes: Originally published in 1994, the information on visas, travel agencies, air- “This book fills a need for the traveler “Language and Travel Guide to Ukraine” lines, hotels and customs, but it also who regards Ukraine as a destination in has now been thoroughly revised and enriches any visit with invaluable tips on itself, not a stopping point of a larger itin- updated in the new millennium. This best- shopping, entertainment and special sea- erary. It’s for the traveler who is sensitive selling guidebook provides essential lan- sonal events. Popular tourist destinations to the differences between national guage instruction and intimate insight are highlighted as well, particularly in the groups and who appreciates the distinc- tiveness of the Ukrainian language, histo- into Ukraine’s unique history and culture detailed chapters (with maps) of the cities ry and culture.” – religion, arts, literature and regional of Kyiv, Lviv and Odesa, and Crimea. The introductory chapters offer a customs. The importance of developing a concise description of historical high- Not only does the book help to ease the Ukrainian perspective – being knowl- lights, heroes, poets, patriots, national traveler’s journey to the country with edgeable about the language, history and emblems and the anthem. In addition to crucial background information, the guidebook provides a list of recent changes in Ukraine in order to prepare In the words of the author...... the traveler for what to expect during When our “Language and Travel find a wife or adopt a child. his/her trip. Guide to Ukraine” first came out in 1994, Our book was especially geared to The Ukrainian language guide present- my co-author, George Chumak, and I providing those with no previous ed in the book consists of a large array of words and phrases accompanied by a never dreamed that it would go into knowledge of Ukraine with the neces- highly comprehensive phonetic guide. repeated printings and editions. sary background information, including The phrases are designed to cover the Since Ukrainian independence, history, culture and language. George Chumak is from Lviv. An most basic situations that a visitor to many Ukrainian-Americans (myself But our original idea in writing the internationally known laser spectro- Ukraine might encounter. scopist, he serves as an assistant profes- included) have strengthened ties with book has never been more true: Ukraine Ms. Hodges, a second-generation sor of chemistry at Clemson University in relatives in Ukraine, while many is a wonderful country to visit for its own sake. I have just returned from a vacation Ukrainian, is a freelance food and travel South Carolina. Americans who never dreamed they’d writer in Ames, Iowa. She has written Hippocrene Books, a New York-based travel to Ukraine have gone over as part in Ukraine and find it better than ever for tourists! articles on Ukrainian subjects for the Des publishing house, has published a number of helping organizations; on education- Moines Register and The Ukrainian of Ukrainian-interest titles, including dic- al exchanges; partner city exchanges; to – Linda Hodges Weekly, and is active in Ukrainian causes tionaries and a collection of classical on the Internet and in Iowa. poetry. A handbook on organizations active in post-Soviet societies

“The Post-Soviet Handbook: A Guide to Grassroots Organizations and Internet Resources, Revised Edition” by M. Holt Ruffin. Seattle: Center for Civil Society International in association with University of Washington Press, October 1999, 416pp., $19.95 (paper).

This handbook has been revised since its first publication in 1996. It documents the variety of grassroots efforts in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, Moldova, Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan. Since the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, these new independent nations have been faced with great challenges. They are striving to restructure their economies and alleviate crime and cor- ruption. The urgent need for change has spurred the formation of thousands of new dynamic organizations by people who are looking to improve their soci- ety’s economy, environment and legal system. The handbook includes names and background information on North American organizations as well as NIS- based organizations. The contact infor- mation, missions, achievements and/or future plans of each organization are con- cisely outlined. Internet resources are also posted. For the readers’ conven- ience, e-mail lists and websites are serves as a link between these grassroots organized in the back of the book, under organizations, but is also a guide of prac- subjects ranging from the environment, tical information for students, researchers health and religion, to funding and the or anyone interested in making the soci- media. eties of these new independent states “The Post-Soviet Handbook” not only more humane.

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BOOK REVIEW: Telling the story of Ukraine through postcards “In Memory of Native Land: Ukraine in Old Cards” by Mykhailo Zabochen, Oleksander Polishchuk and Volodymyr Yatsiuk. Kyiv: Krynytsia Publishers, 2000 (printed at the Polygraf Printing House, Priashiv, Slovakia). 505 pages, over 100 pages of color photos/reproductions, 400 pages of black-and-white miniatures, hardcover. ISBN 966-7575-02-0.

by Marta Kolomayets His colleagues agree that he perhaps had an easier time collecting Ukrainian post- Close to five years in the making, cards in Moscow, where he resided, than “Ukraine in Old Cards” is more than just a he would have if he had lived in Ukraine. 505-page coffeetable book about And, all agree that the publication of Ukrainian postcards. It is a unique cata- such a jewel of a book would have been logue of close to 8,000 Ukrainian cards, impossible in Soviet Ukraine. dating from the 1890s to 1990, depicting “We could not have even dreamed of Ukraine and its people as they struggled something like this before Ukraine for independence over the centuries. The became independent,” said Volodymyr encyclopedia is divided into four sections: Yatsiuk, who spent thousands of hours Ukraine and Ukrainians; Ukraine in the picking, choosing, researching and inves- Struggle for Independence; Taras Shevchenko: Poet, Artist, Symbol of tigating the myriad postcards for the pub- Ukraine; and Ukrainian Culture. Although lication. According to American Morgan the introduction is written in four lan- Williams, an avid collector and friend of “It Seems There’s No Better...” Published in Kyiv, 1910, by D. Markov. guages – Ukrainian, Russian, English and the authors, the three men have pulled together 15,000 additional Ukrainian post- German – the comprehensive narrative is view. “The audience is broad – historians, process necessary for Ukraine in regard to provided only in Ukrainian. cards showing Ukrainian towns, villages, buildings, markets, most of which are pre- Ukrainianists, artists, architects, teachers, the international community. For the Compiled over many decades by ethnographers, museum curators, political UNDP this project is part of larger com- Mykhailo Zabochen, 75, who has been Russian revolution and did not make it into the first book; they already have plans scientists, journalists, publishers, book prehensive efforts in supporting the con- called a genius and a gentlemen by his lovers, people interested in the history of tinuous development of Ukraine. This collector colleagues, it chronicles the his- for a companion to this volume. In addition, Mr. Yatsiuk, who is an printing – the list goes on,” he noted. book has captured the spirit of Ukraine, tory of the Ukrainian postcard from both Although the book itself is exceptional, and the UNDP is proud to be a part of it.” the days of the Austro-Hungarian Empire expert on Shevchenkiana, bemoans the fact that only 1,000 postcards picturing the real phenomena are the three authors – “I think the postcards and photographs and the times of the Russian Empire, as Messrs. Zabochen, Polishchuk and from Ukraine are especially interesting as well as the Soviet period. Shevchenko made it into a book of 8,000 cards. Yatsiuk – who managed to compile such a historical documents in light of all the tur- Painstakingly researched by Mr. vast collection of both color and black- moil Ukraine has experienced in the last Zabochen and his team, the postcards not “You don’t understand, Shevchenko’s image on a postcard is unrivaled by any and-white postcards, trace their origins 100 years. One can experience history in a only tell the history of Ukraine, they fill in and history, catalogue their findings and special way as it marches by when one the blank pages of the Soviet era, pictur- other literary figure in history, because for Ukrainians he is a literary figure, an secure money for the publication of this discovers photographs and postcards both ing monuments and churches that were historic work. for the image on the card and for the mes- destroyed during Communist times. artist, a symbol of national identity, a “Here you have three men, three differ- sage written on the card,” said Mr. Published in April, the album is dedicated hero,” he underscored. Mr. Yatsiuk is ent talents, all true collectors, all very Williams. to the well-known Ukrainian collector and already planning an extensive volume on committed and dedicated to the project, all Readers of The Ukrainian Weekly will benefactor Vasyl Tarnovsky (1837-1899) postcards relating to Taras Shevchenko, in love with Ukraine – for without this come upon names familiar in the diaspora, and brings to the fore the names of a num- many of which are on exhibit at the love the book would never have been ber of Ukrainian artists and ethnographers Shevchenko Museum in Kyiv until the such has Jacques Hnizdovsky, Yaroslava whose works were destroyed during the end of August. completed. This book was a labor of love Surmach-Mills, Sviatoslav Hordynsky, Stalinist period of repressions, but whose But the problem of financing such pro- for these three men,” explained Mr. Edward Kozak and Mykhailo Moroz, postcard images survive to the present fessional ventures remains. Thanks to Williams, who describes himself as a whose works of art contributed to the his- day. Oleksander Polishchuk, enough money cheerleader for the project. Mr. Williams tory of the Ukrainian postcard so splen- A collector for more than 50 years, Mr. was raised to publish 1,000 copies of this and 20 other collectors contributed to this didly documented in this volume. Zabochen told the Kyiv Post that his wonderful treasure, but such a small print book, but the bulk of the postcards come Mr. Zabochen said there is no other hobby was no easy task during Soviet run will deprive so many who want to from Mr. Zabochen, whose collection book like this in Ukraine, and that it will times. But what started out as a hobby learn more about Ukraine, its people and numbers over 140,000 postcards. probably remain the only one for years to turned into a passion. In his essay on the culture. And, unfortunately the high cost Mr. Williams explained that this project come. history of postcard collecting, he recalled and low quality of printing in Ukraine was monumental in scope and he has yet The book can be ordered in the United the period from 1932 to 1957 when col- remains a problem, as this volume had to to hear of any authors in any other country States for $100 (postage included) from E. lections of printed material were strictly be printed in Slovakia. Curiously, many of who have even attempted to produce a Morgan Williams, P.O. Box 2607, forbidden and the year 1967, on the eve of the postcards that deal with Ukrainian book of such magnitude. Washington, DC 20013; telephone/fax, the Soviet World Youth Festival, when the developments through the last century In the foreword to “Ukraine in Old (703) 241-7881; e-mail, ban was lifted as Soviet authorities were also were printed beyond the borders of Cards,” Pedro Pablo Villanueva, United [email protected]. embarrassed to find that there was no lit- Ukraine, in such cities as St. Petersburg, Nations resident coordinator and U.N. In Canada it may be ordered for $100 erature on stamp and postcard collecting Vienna, Krakow and Stockholm, precisely Development Program resident represen- (U.S.) from Irena Fotieva, 8-4258 in the USSR. because of low-quality printing facilities tative in Ukraine, whose fund helped pro- Maywood St., Burnaby, British Columbia It was then that Mr. Zabochen, who had in Ukrainian cities at the beginning of the mote the book, noted: “This book is V5H 2J3; telephone, (604) 439-9577; e- illegally collected postcards throughout 20th century. important not only because it promotes mail, [email protected]. the decades, emerged as an expert collec- “It’s wonderful that there is something Ukraine’s history and culture, but because In Ukraine it may be purchased for $75 tor. By the early 1970s he began publish- for everyone in this book, in this encyclo- it brings out true Ukrainian identity, which (U.S.) from Lena Marina (in Kyiv) at: ing articles on postcard collecting. By this pedia,” said Mr. Yatsiuk, one of the has often been overlooked. This is a won- telephone, 380-44-494-07-46; e-mail, time, his collection was quite impressive. authors of the book during a recent inter- derful way to continue the integration [email protected].

“In Memory of Major Battles of the Ukrainian Legion, 1914-1918,” by Yu. Butsmaniuk. Published in Vienna, 1918, by the Ukrainian Sichovi Striltsi Central “At Eastertide” by Olena Kulchytska. Published in Lviv, 1930s, by Rusalka Board. Publishers. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 No. 34

With a little help from its friends, Batkivschyna steals the show in Connecticut by Alexander Kuzma with a gala reception on July 11 at the Morton House, overlooking the pictur- NEW LONDON, Conn. – Between esque Niantic harbor. Hundreds of sup- July 11 and 15 the newly renovated State porters from across the state took part, Pier here became the site of the largest and the story of the Batkivschyna became gathering of tall ships and sailing vessels a catalyst for an energetic grassroots in U.S. history. According to some news- organizing drive among several small paper accounts and naval historians, the Ukrainian communities in Southern festival known as OpSail 2000 brought Connecticut and Rhode Island. together more tall ships than the Spanish A coordinating committee led by Steve Armada. Femiak, Bohdan Les and Mike At the center of the celebration in Lamperelli worked with local businesses Connecticut was the Ukrainian gaff and government leaders to maximize the schooner Batkivschyna, which captured visibility of the Ukrainian presence at the headlines and the hearts of thousands OpSail. Beginning with a front-page fea- of Americans who traveled from as far as ture in The New York Times, their efforts California, Alabama and Florida to wit- culminated in a four-hour-long radio pro- ness the five-day spectacle. gram broadcast aboard the Batkivschyna By some estimates, OpSail 2000 attract- hosted by one of Connecticut’s most ven- ed over a million visitors, and thousands erable talk show hosts – Brad Davis of were drawn by the extensive press cover- WDRC. The Friday morning broadcast on age devoted to the harrowing journey of July 14 featured special guests Gov. John the Batkivschyna, which crossed the Black Rowland and First Lady Patty Rowland, Sea, the Mediterranean and the Atlantic Mayor Ronald Nossek of New London, Ocean with little in the way of navigation- as well as retired Gen. David Gay, the Joseph Sywenkyj al instruments or modern technology. commander and chief operating officer Compared to the spectacular South for OpSail 2000. Gov. John Rowland of Connecticut and Capt. Dmytro Birioukovitch examine a American frigates that docked near her on Interspersed between the governor’s map that traces the harrowing cross-Atlantic voyage of the Ukrainian schooner the Thames River, the Batkivschyna was interview were numerous musical inter- Batkivschyna. small and nondescript. Yet the Ukrainian ludes provided by Petro Vashchyk, a mem- Following the morning talk show, the Channel 30, and WTIC-Channel 61 vessel was never overshadowed by ber of the Batkivschyna crew who is also a Chile’s Esmeralda, Argentina’s Libertad governor and Mrs. Rowland took time to (Connecticut’s CBS, NBC and FOX affil- historical re-enactor of the Zaporozhian visit the special exhibit of Ukrainian folk iates, respectively). Colombia’s Gloria, or any number of Kozak era, and a virtuoso on several art designed by the Ukrainian Cultural At the conclusion of the on-stage per- impressive sailing ships that towered over Ukrainian folk instruments. Spurred on by Heritage Center of New Haven, coordi- formances, an impromptu songfest ensued the modest schooner. It was precisely its an enthusiastic response from his usually nated by Gloria and Donald Horbaty, at the Batkivschyna dock with members small size and its low profile that awed drowsy early morning radio audience, Mr. Maria Antonyshyn, Irene Hladkyj and a of the Yevshan choir joining Mr. many sailing experts. Davis repeatedly asked Mr. Vashchyk to “I can’t imagine the amount of courage large brigade of volunteers. Vashchyk and a trio of bandurists regaling sing more traditional Ukrainian folk songs. a large audience with rowdy folk songs. and skill and sheer audacity, it took to And Mr. Vashchyk obliged with rousing Adjacent to the Ukrainian exhibit, the cross the Atlantic in this tiny boat,” said Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund raised Throughout the four-day festival Kozak battle hymns and playful romantic Ukrainian activists mingled with and dis- one admirer, echoing the sentiments of tunes, including a “kolomyika” limerick he thousands of dollars for the fund’s sixth many passers-by who boarded the vessel neonatal intensive care unit. (The newest tributed literature to thousands of visitors composed especially for the governor and eager to find out more about Ukraine and and visited its cramped quarters below. his wife. installation is scheduled to begin in Rivne to learn more about the little ship that The Ukrainian ship was dubbed “The On a more serious note, Gov. Rowland this fall.) defied all the odds to participate in the Sweetheart of OpSail” by the New Britain hailed the cultural vitality of Later in the afternoon, the focus on OpSail extravaganza. Ukraine’s Black Herald, and the legendary voyage and the Connecticut’s Ukrainian community, and Ukraine continued with performances by Sea Kozak tradition became part of the “never say die” attitude of its crew led he especially praised the work of the the Zolotyi Promin Children’s Dance fabric of the OpSail tapestry, as fully inte- many to compare its tale to the classic Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund that Ensemble under the direction of Orlando grated as Irish sea chanties and re-enact- story of “The Little Engine That Could.” has launched 25 airlifts and delivered Pagan, the Hartford-based Yevshan ments of pirate raids. “This ship has come to symbolize the more than $45 million worth of medical Ukrainian Folk Choir and the Ukraina When it was all over, the crew of the toughness and resiliency of the Ukrainian aid to Ukraine. Gov. Rowland cited the Dance Company of Toronto. Batkivschyna and scores of volunteers people,” said Oleh Weselyj of CCRF’s success in reducing infant mor- The Ukrainian component of OpSail from the small Ukrainian parishes of Marlborough, Conn., one of several local tality and in combating children’s cancer 2000 received extensive and repeated Colchester, Willimantic and Norwich had activists who lent his support to the publici- in several hospitals in Ukraine, and he coverage on at least three of demonstrated that even small communi- ty campaign surrounding the Batkivschyna. pledged his support to further strengthen Connecticut’s evening television news ties can have a powerful impact on the The schooner’s arrival was greeted the fund’s humanitarian mission. programs: WFSB-Channel 3; WVIT- public consciousness regarding Ukraine. Instead of becoming discouraged by the numerous setbacks suffered by the Batkivschyna en route to New London, the coordinating committee led by Messrs. Les, Femiak and Lamparelli worked masterfully to reverse every obstacle and to convert every negative development into a positive result. Said one activist: “OpSail has turned the prevailing wisdom on its head. We’ve shown that our Ukrainian community has plenty of potential and plenty of clout, if we can just leverage it wisely. There is no reason for us to think of ourselves in a state of irreversible decline.” As one of the co-founders of the Connecticut Friends of Ukraine Expedition, Mr. Femiak reveled in the moment: “This ship is doing a world of good ... I got such a good feeling when someone told me that the ship stole the whole show.” In the wake of OpSail’s success, Batkivschyna’s captain, Dmytro Birioukovitch, is now discussing the possi- bility of staging a Great Lakes voyage next summer. The way Mr. Femiak sees it, “If we could achieve results like these with small Ukrainian enclaves like Colchester and New London, why not in Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago and Detroit?” For more information on the Batkivschyna’s future plans, e-mail the Against the backdrop of the Batkivschyna and an array of South American frigates, Jaroslaw Zastawsky of Rocky Hill, Connecticut Friends of Ukraine Conn., leads the Yevshan Choir in a rousing rendition of the independence hymn “Nalyvaimo, Brattia” (“Let us fill our Expedition at [email protected], or call glasses to the brim”). (860) 691-0756. No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 13

REFLECTIONS: A visit to Ukraine nurtures Ukrainian identity by John Fedynsky Despite the fact that my permanent mailing address has not changed since 1980, I have known many homes in my 20 years. Included among them are relatives’ homes, my parish, several college dormitories and a few tents I called home while scouting. Last spring, I found a new one to add to my list: Ukraine. On March 24 I finally set foot in the cradle of my family, the land that seemed little more than a distant memory I could never experience. I came back to Ukraine for the first time. It was a bittersweet experience. I felt at home much of the time, but there were moments when I was alien and far removed from my surroundings. In Kyiv I was met with the grim, unwelcome sight of red stars and hammers and sick- les that remain etched prominently in places like the Verkhovna Rada and the history museum. I struggled in communicating with people whose first impulse is to speak in Russian. When I would insist on Ukrainian and tell oth- ers that I know Ukrainian well but have hardly any under- standing of Russian, I was met with perplexed stares. For native Ukrainians, if you know Ukrainian, then you must know Russian as well, and vice versa. I was in little posi- tion to criticize however, for I’m just as Americanized as they are Russified. But I never felt as Ukrainian as I did when I stood in Independence Square during the requiem gathering com- memorating the first anniversary of Vyacheslav Chornovil’s John Fedynsky in Strilkivtsi, his father’s village. untimely death. As the speakers and singers communicated in perfect Ukrainian, I wondered just how amazed my late had to leave after only a few hours, which is metaphoric for as I witness my and my family’s Americanization. On bal- paternal grandfather would have been had someone told my whole experience in Ukraine. ance, though, my trip made me more Ukrainian and con- him his grandson would one day stand in the middle of the All my life, I was removed by space and time from my vinced me that I would like to return one day for a longer capital of an independent, democratic Ukraine commemo- roots. I overcame the spatial divide, but as I stood at grave period of time. rating one of its fallen national heroes. He would have leapt after grave and looked at my childless uncle and thought An even greater conviction that my experience reaf- for joy, and I felt his spirit do just that as I gazed at all the about how I would leave after a few days, I knew time blue-and-yellow flags and sensed a pride and a hope for the firmed is that my generation cannot simply be Ukrainian by would have the last say. I could never go back to the time blood. We must be Ukrainian by choice and by association, future that absolutely permeated the air. I stood in and when my ancestors lived, and I could not remain with my by word and deed. There is a framework of organizations breathed, if only for a moment, the kind of Ukraine of uncle forever. And then the spatial divide re-emerged. I felt which my grandfather and countless more had steadfastly so at home, yet very distant at the same time, as though I and traditions that we must come to embrace individually. dreamt, but could never know. was in two places at once. Through them, we can look for inclusion, not assimilation, The dream is somewhat clouded by the economic situa- Then I looked deep within myself and saw to what extent in whatever wider society, such as America, where we tion, which is particularly evident in Lviv. A quick econom- I am Ukrainian and just how un-Ukrainian I am. Now I bet- equally belong. ic barometer I found is in the money itself. The lower the ter know the limitations of my knowledge of all things We all nurture a remnant, however great or small, within denomination, the more worn the bill generally is, which Ukrainian, including language, culture, history and litera- us that remains Ukrainian through and through. Hold on to suggests that only the smallest exchanges dominate the ture especially. I feel watered-down in my Ukrainian-ness that remnant! It is who you are. It is who I am. economy. World-class museums are deserted despite admis- sion prices that are the equivalent of a dime. Elderly women would follow me around inside and flick lights on and off for me as I entered and exited empty galleries. It was a somewhat comical cost-cutting measure, yet woefully Myroslava Futey: Embassy’s dedicated volunteer revealing. Everywhere on the street there are people selling by Ariadna Voitko recruited friends and family to help out with the numer- whatever produce they can pull together to get their hands Embassy of Ukraine ous delegations that travel from Ukraine. Regardless of on some money, any money. Those who sell more durable the fact that she was a volunteer, Mrs. Futey put in goods, like arts and crafts, seemed even more desperate. WASHINGTON – Myroslava Futey never actually incredible hours to help out in critical times of the Their faces lit up with excitement when they would see a thought about working at the Embassy of Ukraine in Embassy’s growth and development. Westerner approaching. Some even remembered my name Washington, yet when the idea was suggested to her Mrs. Futey now comes less frequently to the from day to day. in 1991 she asked herself, “why not try it?” – even if Embassy, since in the last few years she has become Incidentally, Lviv seemed to have very few foreigners for a short while. the proud and busy grandmother of three. However, like me, which made me quite the novelty. It seemed as This “short while” has become nine years of dedi- the Embassy is never far from her concerns, as she though people could spot me from a mile away as an cated volunteerism, a span of time during which Mrs. often calls to see if help is needed, to offer advice and “inozemets,” a foreigner. It was funny how people would Futey has seen the Embassy grow from a temporary to suggest solutions to problems. stare at me out of curiosity. More self-conscious adults dis- set of offices in the business district of Washington to And Ukraine is never far from her heart. She and guised it, looking away as I would make eye contact. But a large complex in one of the city’s most prestigious her husband, Judge Bohdan Futey of the U.S. Court the little kids are too unsophisticated to care. They would neighborhoods. of Federal Claims, are planning a trip with their fami- fix their eyes on me and turn their heads to follow my path Ukraine’s first ambassador to the United States was ly to visit the country that is so dear to them – one as I would walk by. I would try not to smirk when I noticed. Dr. Oleh Bilorus, and since in those early days there was whose heritage they have passed on to their children, And God forbid if I spoke in public with my highly very little staff at the Embassy, Mrs. Futey began work- and now hope to do for their grandchildren as well. detectable accident, which would always cause a stir. ing with the ambassador on a But what stirred me was a richness that transcended the variety of tasks as soon as he economic reality. I enjoyed wonderful hospitality every- arrived. She continued to help where I went and adjusted to having two dinners a night out with each new ambassa- since everyone insisted on feeding me. I met some family dor – Dr. Yuri Shcherbak, for the first time and feasted in their company as they Anton Buteiko and shared artifacts and other family heirlooms with me. They Kostyantyn Gryshchenko – showed me the vestiges of what remained of my family in and since she was comfort- Ukraine – houses we once called home, and ancestors’ able working in both worlds, gravesites. the Ukrainian and the We drove to Strilkivtsi, the village where my father spent American, she became a de his first few years. Word spread of my arrival, and by the facto volunteer public rela- time I made it through our old house, the church where my tions office for the Embassy. great-grandfather was a priest and the cemetery where The ambassadors and some of my family is buried, I had attracted a crowd. I had Embassy staff over the years my own entourage – some of whom remembered my father have only kind and warm – following me around! I felt like I could stay forever, but I words of praise for the efforts of Mrs. Futey. She not only John Fedynsky of Detroit is a senior majoring in phi- helped mediate between two losophy at Georgetown University. He is editor of the uni- worlds, including assisting versity newspaper, The Independent, is a John Carroll with Ukraine’s first state vis- scholar at Georgetown, and spent his junior year abroad its to the United States, but at the London School of Economics. He is an active mem- on a personal level organized ber of the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization and a Christmas parties for the chil- Myroslava Futey (center) with President Leonid Kuchma and her husband, graduate of Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic dren of the Embassy, and Judge Bohdan Futey (right). High School. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 No. 34

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The Carpathian Ski Club of New York Toronto channel to air “Virsky” video under the auspices of the TORONTO – Public broadcast chan- the top 10 dance events of 1998. nel WNED will launch its fall season “Virsky – The Spirit of Ukraine” airs Ukrainian Sports Association of USA and Canada (USCAK) on September 7 by featuring the Virsky on WNED-PBS Channel 17, Cable 18 on will hold Ukrainian National Dance Company in Thursday, September 7, at 8 p.m., 9:30 a one-hour made for television produc- p.m. and 11:30 p.m. and at 1 a.m. on tion: “Virsky – The Spirit of Ukraine.” Friday, September 8. the annual Labor Day weekend Speaking from her Toronto For further information, and a video clip, KINOFILM studio, producer/director visit http://www.virsky.com/videoontheweb, Myroslava Oleksiuk-Baker said: “Of or call Encore Productions at (416)-239- SWIMMING COMPETITION course, we are delighted that the 7121. at Soyuzivka incredible and sustained effort required for a project of this nature is being rewarded by recognition from one of SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2000 North America’s premiere arts-oriented Another look... TV broadcasters.” (Continued from page 6) “Virsky” was chosen by WNED to to ban the importation into Ukraine of Swim meet kick off the season during its annual fall international versions of magazines pub- Saturday, September 2, 2000, 10:30 a.m. membership drive. “We’re honored to be lished in Russian. More importantly, it is Warm-up at 9 a.m. for individuals championship of USCAK added to their list of productions, along linguistic and cultural suicide not to try and Ukrainian National Association Trophies & Ribbons with such notables as The Three Tenors, and reverse the devastating effects of the Riverdance, and Les Miserables,” Mrs. decades and centuries of the various TABLE of EVENTS Oleksiuk-Baker added. policies and campaigns to suppress, den- Boys/Men INDIVIDUAL Girls/Women A Canadian/Ukrainian co-production, igrate and destroy Ukrainian language “Virsky” was filmed in both countries, and culture. Today the attempt to imple- 11 ...... 13/14 100m im 13/14 ...... 12 with stage lighting and sets designed in ment such reversals of past injustices is 13 .... 15 & over 100m im 15 & over .... 14 Toronto. called affirmative action. But the Czechs 15 .. 10 & under 125m free 10 & under .. 16 To enhance the understanding and did it even before the concept of affirma- 17 ...... 11/12 125m free 11/12 ...... 18 appreciation of Ukrainian folk dance for tive action was invented. The Czechs 19 ...... 13/14 150m free 13/14 ...... 10 non-Ukrainians, the video’s creators apparently just thought it was common 11 .... 15 & over 150m free 15 & over .... 12 have masterfully interwoven between the sense. 13 .. 10 & under 150m free 10 & under .. 14 dances, colorful and sensitive visual Dr. Szporluk’s article has been reprint- 15 ...... 11/12 150m free 11/12 ...... 16 vignettes that delve into the history, the ed in “Russia, Ukraine and the Breakup 17 ...... 13/14 150m back 13/14 ...... 18 culture and the spirit of the Ukrainian of the Soviet Union,” a just published 19 .... 15 & over 150m back 15 & over .... 20 people. compilation of his writings over the last 21 .. 10 & under 125m back 10 & under .. 22 The New York Times dance critic Anna 30 years that is essential reading, and 23 ...... 11/12 125m back 11/12 ...... 24 Kisselgoff picked the Virsky performance about which I hope to write in an upcom- 25 ...... 13/14 150m breast 13/14 ...... 26 at the New York’s City Center as one of ing issue of The Weekly. 27 .... 15 & over 150m breast 15 & over .... 28 29 .. 10 & under 125m breast 10 & under .. 30 31 ...... 11/12 125m breast 11/12 ...... 32 Volyn oblasts, as well as Crimea. 33 ...... 13/14 100m free 13/14 ...... 34 Survey reveals... Mr. Markevych said that initially the 35 .... 15 & over 100m free 15 & over .... 36 (Continued from page 3) work was difficult because some raion 37 .. 10 & under 125m fly 10 & under .. 38 mechanisms of private farming and owner- and oblast leaders were hesitant and tend- 39 ...... 11/12 125m fly 11/12 ...... 40 ship. The goal was to show the government ed to look to Kyiv for direction. But in 41 ...... 13/14 150m fly 13/14 ...... 42 what could be done and lay the groundwork other areas, like the Volyn region, where 43 ... 15 & over 150m fly 15 & over .... 44 for the changes that have finally taken the regional leaders took to reforms place, explained Lubomyr Markevych, the aggressively, success came more quickly. RELAYS assistant director of the privatization and Mr. Markevych explained that the 45 .. 10 & under 4 x 25m free 10 & under .. 46 land reorganization project of the IFC. December presidential decree psycholog- 47 ...... 11/12 4 x 25m free 11/12 ...... 48 “Our intention was not to reform the ically offered a breakthrough moment for 49 ...... 13/14 4 x 50m free 13/14 ...... 50 agricultural sector,” explained Mr. the agricultural sector because it gave 51 .... 15 & over 4 x 50m medley 15 & over .... 52 Markevych. “We wanted to develop the executive authority to the changes, which models and explain the resources needed propelled other previously hesitant Swimmers can compete in three (3) individual and one (1) relay events. Relay teams will to begin the process, so that there would oblasts into the reform process. It also be established by team coaches or representatives. be opportunities for the future.” closed the circle on the first stage of agri- Entry deadline: Entry forms, provided below, must be submitted by August 23, 2000, to Marika Bokalo, Swim Meet director. There will be no registration at poolside. Registration fee Since August 1995 the IFC project has cultural reform, with which the IFC was is $5.00 per swimmer. helped reorganize on a voluntary basis 86 so closely associated. collective agricultural enterprises, creating “Now we are handing the baton over 163 private enterprises and 830 private to the Ukrainian side,” said Mr. family farms. The project involved more Markevych. “Much effort still will be Name: (English) than 55,000 people and 240,000 hectares needed to continue forward and to solidi- in 41 raions of the Donetsk, Chernihiv and fy what has begun.” Name: (Ukrainian)

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it has virtually ended in three of them – Ten years after... Georgia and Armenia seem to be in the best (Continued from page 2) position and have the most will to embark reformers comprises Russia, Kazakstan, on most radical economic changes, many Kyrgyzstan and Moldova. These are coun- of which found their way into law in the tries that have clearly made some positive early 1990s. However, Georgia is also the EASTERN ECONOMIST republic in which new civil clashes threaten THE SOURCE FOR WORKING AND INVESTING IN UKRAINE steps but subsequently have run into prob- lems. to break out regularly, particularly on the In Russia’s case the turning point was border with Abkhazia. Armenia, on the the financial crisis of August 1998, an other hand, introduced a radical economic UKRAINE’S FIRST BUSINESS reform program in the early 1990s and by event that affected most of its neighbors. 1993 most retail trade had been privatized. AND Kazakstan from the outset maintained a distance from Russia and modeled its Democratization INVESTMENT WEEKLY reform on a combination of programs undertaken in China and South Korea. In There are several characteristics that are similar in the democratization process in all Publisher of the weekly EASTERN ECONOMIST, 1993 it joined the International Monetary the NIS other than the three Baltic states. EE DAILY, a daily newswire via the Internet, and DINING OUT IN KYIV. Fund, but the situation degenerated in the late 1990s thanks to a political crisis (dis- These are a gradual or sudden enhancement TEL. (773) 278-8662/FAX (773) 278-4051 cussed later) and the personal ambitions of of the authority of the presidency with a In Kyiv: (38044) 224.49.58 the president. For foreign investors, concomitant weakening of the legislature e-mail: [email protected] Kazakstan is a less attractive prospect and, in most cases though far from all, the today than it was five years ago. The small judicial system. The difference lies in the republic of Kyrgyzstan made some positive degree of presidential control. All the cur- steps – particularly the establishment of a rent presidents have some linkage to the stable currency by 1996 – but official old Soviet system, though many of the The Carpathian Ski Club of New York present group held positions of secondary under the auspices of the endorsement of land privatization came only last year and only amid widespread rank in the Communist Party of the Soviet Ukrainian Sports Association of USA and Canada (USCAK) protests in the southern part of the country. Union and most do not formally declare themselves to be Communists today. will hold Moldova’s progress was restricted by explosive questions regarding the status of In general, the Central Asian republics the Transdniester region, independence and and Kazakstan are the least democratic of all the former Soviet states. The Baltic the annual language questions that plagued the repub- states have parliamentary systems and form lic into the mid-1990s. coalition governments. Their presidents are A third group, which can be termed the TENNIS COMPETITION less powerful – closer to the model of “slow reformers” brings together republics at Soyuzivka Germany than the United States. with diverse political structures: Ukraine, Uzbekistan is arguably the most unre- Belarus, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan. SEPTEMBER 2-4, 2000 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND) formed of all the republics. The head of Of the four, Ukraine clearly had the best state, President Islam Karimov, was elected opportunity to embark upon radical eco- by the Uzbek Supreme Soviet in March nomic reforms in 1992 but became 1990 and extended his term in office by Tennis Tournament embroiled instead in territorial and consti- government-run referenda until the year for individual CHAMPIONSHIPS OF USCAK tutional disputes with Russia and its 2003. Opposition parties are virtually non- autonomous republic of Crimea, respec- and trophies of the existent and the president appoints all the tively. Both Ukraine and Belarus suffered a representatives of the judicial system. Ukrainian National Association, Soyuzivka, (including the B. Rak, dramatic fall in GDP in the early post- Close to Mr. Karimov in terms of length Dr. V. Huk, L. Rubel, and Dr. P. Charuk memorial trophies), Svoboda, Soviet years as traditional industries con- of time in office is President Niyazov of The Ukrainian Weekly, the sportsmanship Trophy of Mrs. Mary Dushnyk, tracted or became obsolete. Foreign invest- Turkmenistan, who is also chairman of the the Constantine Ben trophy and prize money. ment declined as businesses became dis- Council of Ministers, and began his term in couraged by a plethora of laws and high October 1990. In 1994, Mr. Niyazov ran Qualifications: This competition is open to any player whose club is a member of taxes. Resource-rich Turkmenistan also unopposed for a renewal of his presidency, USCAK. – Singles matches are scheduled in the following division: Men, Women, began positively with progressive laws for receiving a reported 99.5 percent of the Women (35 and over), Junior Vets (35-44), Senior Men (45- 55), Junior (Boys and Girls). privatization of land already on paper by vote, but was gracious enough to decline a Juniors are persons aged 18 and under, while seniors are those over 45 years of age. the summer of 1992, but in practice little 1998 request to be “president for life” was done. Economic reform remains the because it would be in contravention of the Registration for tennis matches, including name, age divisions and the fee of $15.00 major priority of President Saparmyat should be sent to: Turkmen Constitution. He has, however, Niyazov but the prime goal of a pipeline adopted the title, “Father of all the Mr. George Sawchak for the export of oil and gas to the coun- 724 Forrest Ave., Rydal, PA 19046 Turkmens.” tries of Western Europe has yet to be ful- A solid third on this list of mini-dictators filled. Uzbekistan, the former cotton capi- Registration should be received no later than August 28, 2000. No additional applica- is Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakstan, a tal of the USSR, has a system of partial country the size of India, but with a sparse tions will be accepted before the competitions, since the schedule of matches will be privatization but the population subsists on worked out ahead of time. population of 15.6 million. Mr. Nazarbayev an agricultural economy with a powerful was also the first secretary of the state sector. TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE: Communist Party of Kazakstan since June The final group in the economic reform 1989. He subsequently ran unopposed for process is made up of republics that have G. Sawchak, R. Rakoczy, Sr., Z. Snylyk, G. Popel, G. Hrabec. the presidency of the independent Kazak been severely hampered by civil conflict state in December 1991, increased his pow- that has prevented significant progress Schedule of matches: ers at the behest of Parliament (the being made: Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia Supreme Kenges) in December 1993, and Saturday, September 2, Soyuzivka, 8:30 a.m. All players must contact the Tournament and Tajikistan. To paraphrase the former naturally took the appropriate step of dis- Committee: They will be informed of the time and place of their first matches, as well Prime minister of Great Britain, Margaret solving the Parliament and ruling by decree as matches in subsequent rounds. In case of rain, all players meet in the Main House. Thatcher: “It is hard to do business in a war in March 1995. 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politics have been subject to violent and Ten years after... destructive interludes, culminating in the (Continued from page 18) assassination of both the prime minister extending the president’s term of office and the Parliament chairman last October. until December 2000, which was approved These events have served to negate demo- by 91 percent of the doting faithful. cratic progress in Armenia. Gaining faith in his own immortality, Lastly, Russia and Georgia have main- President Nazarbayev decided to build his tained a certain stability in office: in own palace in the remote region of Akmola Russia’s case this occurred after President in 1995 (eventually renamed Astana), Boris Yeltsin’s military assault on the which today is the new capital of Parliament building in October 1993, and Kazakstan. A new presidential election was in Georgia’s case after Eduard suddenly announced in January 1999, and Shevardnadze, the former Soviet foreign the government promptly banned the can- minister, took over from the ousted didacy of the leading oppositionist. Mr. President Zviad Gamsakhurdia in early Nazarbayev is officially in office until 1992. While recent elections have been 2006 (the term has been extended from fair, both countries have taken steps to end five to seven years), but unless he dies (in separatist movements by military force Astana this is considered no more than a rather than negotiation, which significantly remote possibility), there is little prospect detracts from the democratization process of a change of leadership. as a whole. What happens when a dictator dies? In Corruption has pervaded all the Azerbaijan, the likelihood is that power republics to a greater or lesser degree. The will remain in the family. Former Azeri period of the legalization of the black mar- KGB leader Heidar Aliyev has run the ket – what might be described as the hey- country since 1993, virtually without a day of economic liberalization plans – also Parliament, and he has nurtured his son as saw the partial and even complete control his successor – the health of the 76-year- over resources, exports of precious materi- old leader is beginning to fail. When he als, management of private businesses and was re-elected in 1998, Aliyev and his gov- farms by groups formerly influential in the ernment appointed the Central Election shadow economy. Commission, and used police and security In Georgia, President Shevardnadze has forces to run the polling stations. His offi- sometimes seemed helpless to control gang cial tally of 72 percent of the votes is the leaders; Russia allegedly went to war with only suggestion that President Aliyev lacks the republic of Chechnya to eliminate Chechen terrorism in the capital city the universal adulation of his Central Asian though Russia’s “home grown mafia” is far counterparts, though the media have done more formidable; Ukraine has a former their utmost to create a personality cult out prime minister, Petro Lazarenko, currently of an aging ex-Soviet bureaucrat. These a fugitive seeking political asylum in the then are the extreme examples. United States rather than return to face They are followed closely by Belarus’ charges of corruption while the Central Alyaksandr Lukashenka, a 45-year-old for- Asian states have divided into various mer KGB border guard and state farm tribes struggling for power, though with the chairman, who studied well the tactics of proviso that the head of the dominant tribe Central Asian dictators and extended his in most instances is the president himself. own term of office via a doctored referen- dum of November 1996 and created a new rubber-stamp Parliament and judiciary. The difference is that Belarus is in the center of Come experience Europe rather than in Asia. Tajikistan, while somewhat less extreme Oselia SUM in terms of official propaganda, remains the least changed of all republics in that the in Ellenville, NY! Communists continue to rule virtually as in Soviet times, led since November 1992 by President Imomali Rakhmonov. 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Energy Minister Serhii Yermilov, the Newsbriefs Eastern Economist Daily reported on THE COURSES IN UKRAINIAN LANGUAGE (Continued from page 2) August 10. Mr. Yuschenko added that the status of the delegation has not yet been TO BE OFFERED IN THE FALL 2000 happen at the lower level. Rukh should determined and will depend on the status become a democratic organization where of its Russian counterpart. He noted that the lower level controls the administra- AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH, SLAVIC Kyiv’s gas debt payment proposals tion. Mr. Sheremet added that both include granting Russia a concession to DEPARTMENT: Rukhs are influenced by groups of oli- part of Ukraine’s gas transportation net- garchs; in such a situation a unification work. According to the prime minister, initiative from the administration is as the concession will extend from five to 1. Elementary Ukrainian possible as “the unification of political 10 years and details will be determined interests of Verkhovna Rada National 2. Intermediate Ukrainian Deputy Ihor Bakai and Vice Prime during the upcoming meeting. (RFE/RL Minister Yulia Tymoshenko,” said Mr. Newsline) 3. Independent Studies in Ukrainian Sheremet. (Eastern Economist) Pension debts to be paid by mid-September Air crash in Congo kills 28 For more information call the Slavic Department KYIV – Prime Minister Viktor KYIV – According to preliminary infor- Yuschenko on August 10 pledged that the (412) 624-5906 mation, two Ukrainian citizens were aboard government will repay all pension debts by an AN-26B aircraft, which crashed in the September 15, Interfax reported. This is the Republic of Congo. All 28 passengers and third consecutive promise by Mr. crew of the aircraft died in the crash. The Yuschenko’s Cabinet of Ministers to do aircraft was piloted by a Russian-Ukrainian away with the country’s pension backlog, crew. (Eastern Economist) which on July 1 amounted to $478 million Now available: hrv ($88 million U.S.). In February the gov- Kyiv to repay $200 M ahead of schedule? ernment said it will pay all pension arrears by the end of this year, while last month it additional insurance coverage KYIV – Serhii Yaremenko, head of the promised to do that by October 1. (RFE/RL hard-currency regulation department at Newsline) the National Bank of Ukraine, told jour- for UNA members nalists on August 10 that the Cabinet pledges support to coal industry If you are already a member of the UNA we offer a guaranteed issue of additional mini- International Monetary Fund is likely to mum of $1,000 to a maximum of $5,000 life insurance added to your current policy cover- demand that Ukraine return $200 million KYIV – Vice Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko told the Trade Union of age. If you presently own any UNA Whole Life, 20-Payment Life, P-65 or DP-65 you are worth of credits ahead of the repayment schedule, Interfax reported. According to Coal Industry Workers on August 12 that guaranteed additional insurance. UNA cannot deny you coverage. This offer is not open to Mr. Yaremenko, the IMF Board of the government will soon earmark 55 members with term insurance, endowment plans, or Universal Life policies. Directors can make such a demand as a million hrv ($10.1 million U.S.) to sup- Here is how it works. sanction for the bank’s overstating of its port domestic coal mines and 25 million hrv to buy coal from them for power The UNA will issue the following amounts of the pour-in-rider: hard currency reserves in 1997. Mr. Yaremenko said the bank is able to return plants, Interfax reported. Ms. Tymoshenko also said that in September • Ages 0-35, $1,000 to $5,000; such a sum immediately because Ukraine’s hard currency reserves are cur- the government will be able to pay in • Ages 36-70, $1,000 to $2,500; rently at $1.22 billion. He admitted, how- cash for all coal purchased from domes- • Ages 71-90, $1,000. ever, that the earlier repayment would tic mines for electricity and heat-generat- harm Ukraine from a political viewpoint, ing plants. Last month the government The rates for the pour-in rider appear in the chart below. causing “losses in other operations with selected 15 Polish and Russian compa- For more information call the UNA Home Office at (973) 292-9800. capital.” (RFE/RL Newsline) nies to deliver coal to Ukrainian power plants for this winter. It is estimated that Ukraine prepares for more gas debt talks by the end of the year those plants will THE RATES FOR THE POUR-IN RIDER ARE LISTED AS FOLLOWS buy a total of about 3 million tons of Issue Premium Issue Premium Issue Premium Issue Premium KYIV – Prime Minister Viktor imported coal worth 400 million hrv. age per $1,000 age per $1,000 age per $1,000 age per $1,000 Yuschenko has said Ukraine’s delegation (RFE/RL Newsline) for another round of gas debt talks with 0 63 1 63 26 145 51 349 76 696 Russia will be headed by Fuel and (Continued on page 21) 2 64 27 150 52 361 77 710 3 66 28 155 53 373 78 724 4 68 29 161 54 385 79 738 5 70 30 167 55 397 80 752 6 73 31 173 56 409 81 765 7 75 32 179 57 422 82 778 8 78 33 186 58 435 83 791 9 81 34 193 69 448 84 803 10 84 35 200 60 462 85 815 11 87 36 208 61 475 86 826 12 90 37 215 62 489 87 837 13 93 38 223 63 504 88 848 14 96 39 232 64 518 89 858 15 100 40 240 65 533 90 868 16 103 41 249 66 547 17 107 42 258 67 562 18 110 43 267 68 576 19 114 44 276 69 591 20 118 45 286 70 606 21 122 46 296 71 622 22 126 47 306 72 637 23 130 48 316 73 652 24 135 49 327 74 667 25 140 50 338 75 682

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Ukraine may be a three-year loan of some Newsbriefs $750 million, provided that Kyiv continues (Continued from page 20) its reformist course and resumes coopera- tion with the International Monetary Fund. 11.7 percent industrial growth reported According to Mr. Vujovic, the loan is KYIV – The State Statistics Committee intended to support the government in reported on August 4 that Ukraine’s indus- implementing reforms and fulfilling its pro- trial production grew by 11.7 percent in the gram, which was approved by the first seven months of this year compared Parliament in April. (RFE/RL Newsline) with the same period last year. In another 36 illegal migrants detained near border report on what seems to be an economic recovery after years of decline and stagna- KYIV – Border guards in Ukraine’s tion, the State Committee for Industrial northern Sumy region recently detained Policy said Ukraine’s industrial exports in 36 illegal migrants from Asian countries. the first six months of this year increased by Three Pakistanis, 26 Indians and seven 22 percent compared with the same period Afghanis illegally crossed into Ukraine in 1999. (RFE/RL Newsline) from Russia, and border guards stopped their truck 15 kilometers inside Ukraine, Yuschenko visits Georgia said Oleksander Sluma, a border guard TBILISI, Georgia – Prime Minister spokesman. Mr. Sluma said 33 other Viktor Yuschenko and Georgian State migrants had been detained in the region Minister Gia Arsenishvili signed four bilat- in the previous two weeks. The detained eral cooperation agreements in Tbilisi on were from India, Bangladesh, Nigeria August 4, Caucasus Press reported. Mr. and Sierra Leone, he said. Last year Yuschenko also met with Parliament 14,646 migrants were detained in Chairman Zurab Zhvania and President Ukraine, up from 11,744 in 1998 and Eduard Shevardnadze, and announced that 10,776 in 1998, Mr. Sluma said. Ukraine Kyiv will donate 50,000 tons of grain to has seen a growing influx of illegal Georgia. During his talks with Mr. Zhvania, migrants since the 1991 collapse of the the Ukrainian prime minister proposed that USSR and a loosening of its border the GUUAM member-states (Georgia, regime. Many migrants try to sneak into Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Europe with the help of guides. Moldova) create a free trade zone. He fur- (Associated Press) ther complained that it is not economical for St. Petersburg: new capital of union Ukraine to import oil from Georgia as the transit tariffs imposed by the latter raise the MOSCOW – The secretary of state of price too high. In his weekly radio broad- the Union of Belarus and Russia, Pavel cast on August 7 President Shevardnadze Borodin, and St. Petersburg Governor characterized Ukraine as occupying “a spe- Vladimir Yakovlev announced on August cial place” among the states Georgia con- 8 that within two to three years St. siders its friends. (RFE/RL Newsline) Petersburg will serve as the base for the Ukraine reports deflation in July new Parliament of the Union of Russia and Belarus, the Kommersant Daily KYIV – The State Statistics Committee reported on August 9. According to Mr. on August 3 reported that the country post- Borodin, construction of a new center for ed a 0.1 percent deflation rate in July. The the legislators will be undertaken by the committee attributed the deflation to a sea- U.S.-based firm of Cushman & sonal drop in food prices, saying that food Wakefield. He added that he has already prices dropped 0.4 percent, while non-food directed the president to draft the appro- prices went up 0.6 percent. Inflation was priate decree authorizing its construction. 18.7 percent in the first six months of 2000, “The only thing remaining is a political well above the government’s projected decision about the creation of a single year-end inflation rate of 15.9 percent. government of Russia and Belarus,” Mr. (RFE/RL Newsline) Borodin said. (RFE/RL Newsline) Renewal of IMF loan affects inflation New economy minister is named KYIV – Acting Economics Minister KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma on Viktor Kalnyk said on August 2 that the August 9 appointed Vasyl Rohovyi as min- level of inflation in Ukraine in 2000 will ister of the economy, Interfax reported. Mr. depend on whether the IMF renews its sus- Rohovyi was minister of the economy from pended $2.6 billion loan program by April 1998 to January 2000, when he was November, Interfax reported. “If we restore appointed first deputy head of the presiden- cooperation with the IMF, the inflation rate tial administration. Mr. Rohovyi’s predeces- will be moderate – no more that 24 to 25 sor, Serhii Tyhypko, resigned in June and percent. If we fail to do this, this figure will won a parliamentary seat in by-elections be much higher,” Mr. Kalnyk told journal- held that same month. (RFE/RL Newsline) ists. (RFE/RL Newsline) Population continues to decrease Kuchma signs telecom privatization bill KYIV – The State Statistics Committee KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma on reported on August 9 that the population of August 8 signed the long-debated bill on the Ukraine fell to 49.47 million from 49.71 privatization of Ukraine’s telecommunica- million at the beginning of this year. The tions giant Ukrtelekom, Interfax reported. committee said deaths are outpacing births The Parliament approved the bill last in the country by more than two to one. month. The bill calls for the government to Ukraine’s population has been declining keep a controlling 50 percent plus one share steadily since 1991, when it stood at 52.06 stake and auction off at least 25 percent of million. (RFE/RL Newsline) the company’s shares. The State Property Fund estimates that the budget may obtain 100,000 government jobs to be cut $548 million from Ukrtelekom’s privatiza- KYIV – About 100,000 employees of tion. Ukrtelekom’s gross revenue in 1998 the budget sector administration will be was 2.4 billion hrv ($440 million U.S.). dismissed by the end of the year, stated (RFE/RL Newsline) First Vice Prime Minister Yurii World Bank projects amount to $1.9 B Yekhanurov. This step will be taken to lower the pressure on the state and local KYIV – Dusan Vujovic, head of the budgets next year, and are a part of the World Bank’s mission in Ukraine, has said administrative reform program. Mr. the total portfolio of projects developed Yekhanurov added that in the second half under the bank’s new strategy for Ukraine of the year the state will not save any may amount to $1.9 billion over three years, money on these dismissals, since com- Interfax reported on August 7. Mr. Vujovic pensation payments must be issued to noted that the bank’s key program in those dismissed. (Eastern Economist) 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 No. 34 No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 23

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At the Monmouth County Library (from left) are: UNWLA Branch 98 President M. Orysia Jacus, Chief Librarian Joyce Smothers, UNWLA Honorary President Anna Krawczuk and Branch 98 Secretary Victoria Mischenko. PREVIEW OF EVENTS

(Continued from page 24) Branch 30 of Yonkers will be starting its each month at St. Vladimir Institute. Come Ukrainian Preschool (“Svitlychka”) for chil- out and learn to research for your ethnic dren age 3-4. The Svitlychka will meet on Ukrainian ancestors or share your experi- Saturdays from 10 a.m. to noon at St. ences in the best ways to access informa- Michael’s church. For additional informa- tion. The institute is located at 620 Spadina tion or to register call Nadia Cwiach, (914) Ave. Meetings are at 7 p.m. Fee: $5 each 949-7010. meetings. For information or to register call (416) 923-3318. Monday, September 11 Thursdays, September 21-November 23 TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute is offer- ing Ukrainian language classes for the gen- TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute is eral public interested in learning Ukrainian pleased to offer an intensive hands-on as a second language. Three levels will be Byzantine-style icon-writing course with offered at the institute, 620 Spadina Ave., at iconographer Olexa Mezentsev. Start with 7-9 p.m. from September 11 through April an introduction to icons using visuals to 30, 2001. The fee is $195 for 30 sessions. illustrate past and current iconography. For information or to register call (416) Write your own icon using the ancient tech- 923-3318. nique of egg tempera in just 10 weeks. The Tuesday, September 12 institute is located at 620 Spadina Ave. The course meets at 6:30-9:30 p.m. Fee: $15 for TORONTO: The Toronto Ukrainian introduction to icon writing; $195 for 10 Genealogical Group, a newly formed club, sessions plus supplies. For information or to will be meeting on the second Tuesday of register call (416) 923-3318. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2000 No. 34

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Thursday, August 24 HUNTER, N.Y.: Violinist Solomia Soroka and pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky will JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Ukrainian appear in concert at the Grazhda, adjacent to Independence Day will be celebrated at the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, Church on Route 23 A, at 8 p.m. The con- 700 Cedar Road, at 7 p.m. The keynote cert program will include works by Vitali- speaker will be Serhii Nechyporenko, naval Charlier, Brahms, Ravel, Lysenko, Dvorak, attaché, Embassy of Ukraine in Washington. Stankovych, Bartok and others. The Dumka Ukrainian Choir from New York City will perform with musical direc- Sunday, August 27 tor/conductor Vasyl Hrechynsky and soloist HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian Sports Roman Cymbala, Opera Theatre of Lviv. Center Tryzub will celebrate the ninth Admission: $10, adults; $5, students; chil- anniversary of Ukrainian Independence Day dren to age 12, free. For more information with a festival at Tryzubivka, located at see www.ukienet.com or call the UECC, Lower State and County Line roads. The (215) 663-1166. festivities are scheduled for 1-8 p.m. Saturday, August 26 Admission is $10; children under age 13, free. For information call Adrian Hawryliw, SANDY POINT STATE PARK, Md.: The (215) 722-6566. Washington Group invites all to the Wednesday, September 6 Independence Day Picnic at the beautiful Sandy Point State Park in Maryland (picnic NEWARK, N.J.: St. John’s Ukrainian area and beach) at the Heron Shelter at 11 Preschool will re-open with Ukrainian-lan- a.m. until closing. Includes swimming, fish- guage Montessori sessions each weekday ing, hiking – don’t forget your sports equip- morning from 9 a.m. to noon. Extended ment. Also available is a spacious children’s hours from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. are available playground, food concession stands and to serve working parents. Minimum age is 2 much more. Feel free to bring your own years, 6 months. We emphasize respect for food and beverages. Admission is $3 per the child, individualized learning and pro- person. For more information contact Oles motion of the child’s independence. For Berezhny, (703) 534-0309, or olesberezh- more information call Olenka Makarushka- [email protected]. Directions: Located at the Kolodiy, (973) 763-1797. western terminus of the Bay Bridge, off U.S. routes 50 and 301. If traveling from YONKERS, N.Y.: The Ukrainian National Washington or Baltimore, the park is locat- Women’s League of America (UNWLA) ed just past Annapolis and before the Bay Bridge. (Continued on page 23)

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