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THEPublished U byKRAINIAN the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW associationEEKLY Vol. LXXVII No.44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 $1/$2 in Yatsenyuk campaign on the decline Top two candidates kick off by Zenon Zawada to the mainstream candidates backed by Press Bureau oligarchs and tainted by scandal, dema- battle for Ukraine’s presidency goguery and broken promises. KYIV – Arseniy Yatsenyuk’s presiden- Since hiring his Russian advisors in the tial campaign has plunged into a tailspin spring, however, Mr. Yatsenyuk has that has him tenuously holding on to third become unrecognizable, particularly to his place among Ukraine’s presidential candi- key base of young Western Ukrainians. He dates, a position that is coveted by his has adopted an entirely new foreign policy, competitors, including President Viktor abandoning his earlier stalwart support of Yushchenko. Ukraine’s integration into the European Ukrainian experts blame his rapid Union and the North Atlantic Treaty decline since the summer on the Russian Organization (NATO). political advisers he hired, which have Instead, Ukraine is supposed to inte- altered his public image from a straight- grate with Eastern and initiate a talking, no-nonsense, pro-Western reform- Russia-Belarus-Kazakhstan Union as part er to a technically engineered political cre- of a “Greater Europe” project, declared ation with a muddled message and repul- newsletters distributed recently by the sive campaign tactics. Front of Changes (Front Zmin), Mr. “The Yatsenyuk product created by Yatsenyuk’s political party, which he offi- Russian political technologists is truly a cially registered this week. monster to the majority of youth of west- This future of Greater Europe will not ern Ukraine, who are the potential nucleus depend on bureaucrats in Brussels and of the Yatsenyuk campaign – college grad- Strasbourg, the Yatsenyuk newsletter uates and representatives of the generation declared. The EU, as well as Ukraine and Official Site of that will take leading roles in Ukrainian the Russian Federation, won’t be able to society,” said Pavlo Bulgak, a consultant Yulia Tymoshenko at a campaign rally on Independence Square on October 24. compete independently with the new cen- to Polittech, the Kyiv-based political con- ters of influence in the post-crisis world. by Zenon Zawada exaggerations in her remarks and Mr. sulting and public relations firm. “In this project, Kyiv can and should Yanukovych for making promises he was The 35-year-old Mr. Yatsenyuk enjoyed a Kyiv Press Bureau become among the leading players,” the unlikely to keep. groundswell of support when he first indi- Yatsenyuk newsletter declared. “Most of KYIV – He threw on a pair of alligator “I am ready to pay any price so that the cated his intention to compete for the all for Ukraine, Greater Europe conquers shoes and offered a vision of a Ukrainian country that we dreamed of is born and Ukrainian presidency after he was evicted as our domestic divide. It’s naïve to think that paradise of justice and economic prosperity becomes unshakable, able to live and work chair in November 2008. should he become president. She draped absolutely independently,” said Prime Voters viewed him as a fresh alternative (Continued on page 4) herself in a costume of intricate Ukrainian Minster Tymoshenko. embroidery and emotionally depicted her She stressed her unique charisma and life struggle and selfless sacrifice for the character molded by her struggles in her Ukraine says Islamists planned nation. speech before more than 100,000 supporters Ukraine’s two most popular politicians gathered on the maidan, and mentioned very kicked off their presidential election cam- few specific plans or goals. to kill Crimean Tatar leader paigns as pro-Russian opposition leader Meanwhile, Mr. Yanukovych struck a hosted an October 23 pragmatic tone in his campaign launch, RFE/RL of the Crimean Tatar Assembly (Mejlis), made-for-television bash while Prime is a prominent Soviet-era dissident who stressing stability and economic growth KYIV – Ukraine’s Internal Affairs Minister Yulia Tymoshenko led her support- spent many years in the Soviet gulag for more than any other theme, reflecting Party Minister Yurii Lutsenko said members of ers to Kyiv’s “maidan” (Independence his human rights activities. of Regions politics and the values and a radical Islamic movement arrested on Square) the next evening. He said the spiritual direction of the approach to life held by southeastern October 26 planned to kill the leader of The campaign kick-offs reflected the dis- Crimean Muslims and radical Islamist Ukrainians, millions of whom live in large the Crimean Tatars, Mustafa Dzhemilev, tinct strategies each candidate will pursue, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service reported. organizations share a “mutual enmity.” as observers criticized Ms. Tymoshenko for (Continued on page 8) According to RFE/RL’s Kazakh He added that radical Islamists have noth- Service, Mr. Dzhemilev said he ing in common with Islam and should be believes the Russian Federal Security called extremists. Service (known as the FSB) was But Mr. Dzhemilev said he knows behind the operation. from diplomatic sources about FSB plans Mr. Lutsenko said that information to have him killed. He said, “some states about the operational plans of an extrem- who are not interested in allowing democ- ist group called At-Takfir wal-Hidjra to ratization in Ukraine” might be sponsor- murder Mr. Dzhemilev was discovered ing the extremist Islamic organizations. after a special operation by security offi- Minister Lutsenko said the arrested cers on October 23. members of the Islamist group are Mr. Lutsenko said the special opera- refusing to talk and that they refuse to tion took place in several Crimean dis- recognize Ukrainian laws and say they tricts and that a significant amount of are subordinate only to their religion. explosives, extremist literature and manu- Crimean police chief Gennady als for using firearms was confiscated Moskal told RFE/RL that an estimated from the alleged members of the extrem- 100 members of extremist organiza- ist group. tions are active in Crimea. He said He added that the leaders of the move- security forces are searching for ment issued a fatwa to kill Mr. Dzhemilev At-Takfir wal-Hidjra’s leader. and some of his associates for their criti- He said he does not believe there is “a cism of radical Islam. Russian trace” in any assassination plot Mr. Dzhemilev, who is the chairman against Mr. Dzhemilev. Official Site of the Party of Regions Viktor Yanukovych at the Party of Regions congress on October 23. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS

The rise and fall (and rise?) Ukraine elected to ECOSOC Richards Bay from China last week. The Maltese-flagged Atlantic Eland with a crew of candidate Arseniy Yatsenyuk KYIV – The United Nations General of 28 sailors is operated by a company from Assembly on October 27 elected 18 mem- St. Petersburg, Russia. (Ukrinform) by Andrew Wilson omnipresent on the Inter TV channel then bers to the Economic and Social Council close to Mr. Firtash. Mr. Pinchuk became (ECOSOC) to serve three-year terms begin- IMF demands veto on social standards law RFE/RL ning January 1, 2010. Ukraine and Slovakia the more important sponsor, and replaced KYIV – The International Monetary The one enduring symbol of Ukraine’s were elected from the Eastern European Mr. Yatsenyuk’s Ukrainian team with Fund (IMF) demanded on October 25 that problems since the 2004 Orange states group to replace Belarus and Romania. Russian-connected “political technolo- Ukraine’s government veto a new law Revolution has been the constant, weari- Also elected were Argentina, Bahamas, gists” Timofei Sergeitsev, Dmitry Kulikov increasing social standards that was passed some guerrilla warfare between its main Bangladesh, Belgium, Canada, Chile, and Iskander Valitov. last week by the Verkhovna Rada. “An personalities: the predictable triptych of Comoros, Egypt, Ghana, Iraq, Italy, Besides working for Mr. Yanukovych’s International Monetary Fund mission head- President , Prime Mongolia, the Philippines, Rwanda, the controversial campaign in 2004, the new ed by Ms. Ceyla Pazarbasioglu visited Kyiv Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, and United States and Zambia. Overall, there are Russian team came from the Duma to review the authorities’ economic program Yushchenko’s defeated rival in 2004, 54 members on the Economic and Social Expert Council under Konstantin Zatulin. that is being supported by a Stand-By Viktor Yanukovych. Council with 18 of them being elected annu- It is headed by Sergei Markov and is Arrangement with the IMF. The mission When the economic crisis hit Ukraine ally for a three-year terms. (Ukrinform) notorious for its attempts to set up Russia- found that the economic and financial situa- in October-November 2008, Arseniy friendly NGOs and politicians throughout Progress in EU-Ukraine agenda tion in Ukraine is stabilizing as a result of Yatsenyuk, leader of the newly created the CIS. If Russia cannot control or con- policies under this program. Preserving Front for Change, initially seemed like a front Ukraine directly, it has an interest in KYIV – The European Union External these gains will require policy discipline and breath of fresh air. His Obama-lite cam- helping to build up a “satellite ideology.” Relations Council adopted at its meeting in corrective actions in some areas,” the IMF paign turned the contest for the next pres- The new team pushed a version of a Brussels on October 27 a decision to support said. In its discussions with the Ministry of ident into a three-horse race, with himself Russian “third way” ideology, which the EU-Ukraine Cooperation Council’s rec- Finance and the National Bank of Ukraine, in third place as Mr. Yushchenko dropped stretches from the nationalist right to ear- ommendation on implementation of the the IMF mission reached staff-level agree- out of contention. By this spring, Mr. lier campaigns for the Union of Rightist EU-Ukraine association agenda. The coun- ment on such actions, and it has departed Yatsenyuk was polling at 12-13 percent, Forces and Anatoly Chubais’s infamous cil’s press release noted that the association Kyiv. “The mission is now awaiting almost catching up with Ms. Tymoshenko “liberal imperialism.” It combines busi- agenda serves the dual purpose of setting endorsement of the agreed policy package in second place behind Mr. Yanukovych. ness-friendly policies with attacks on the out steps in the preparation of an association from the signatories to the program – the But Mr. Yatsenyuk’s rise stopped bankruptcy of the West and Western lib- agreement and providing a broader frame- president, the prime minister, the minister of abruptly in May. He had clearly started eralism, the consequent degradation of work for achieving political association and his campaign too early, and by summer it structures based on them like the greater economic integration of Ukraine finance and the governor of the National seemed the bubble had burst. Private polls European Union, and the rise of an alter- with the EU. Under the decision, which had Bank – including assurances that the wage now put him at 9 percent or less. native pole centered around Russia in the been agreed upon with Ukraine, a joint com- and pension law approved by Ukraine’s par- Now Mr. Yushchenko hopes to climb east. mittee, to be set up by the Cooperation liament, the Rada, this week, which is at back from political death and rise above odds with the objectives of the authorities’ “Greater Europe” Council, will review progress in implement- him in the polls. So what went wrong? ing the association agenda as well as future program, will be vetoed,” the IMF said. The What explains the rise and fall of Arseniy Mr. Yatsenyuk shifted from his plague- priorities and any necessary adjustments. Verkhovna Rada October 20 passed a law Yatsenyuk? on-both-your-houses rhetoric and so- The European Union and Ukraine are cur- setting the living wage and minimum wage. Mr. Yatsenyuk’s rise has indeed been called “New Ukrainian Pragmatism” to rently negotiating an association agreement, The (YTB) asked meteoric. He reached age 35, the mini- something more like a new Ukrainian including a free trade area. (Ukrinform) President Viktor Yushchenko not to sign the mum required to stand for the presidency, isolationism, suddenly repositioning him- law. YTB faction leader Ivan Kyrylenko only in May. He served as foreign affairs self as the Sinn Féin (“Ourselves Alone”) Ukrainian, Russian sailors found dead noted that if the law comes into force, this minister for a few months in 2007 and as candidate and lambasting the EU and could cause inflation and the hryvnia’s KYIV – Two sailors from the Ukrainian devaluation, and perhaps the closing of a chairman of Parliament in 2007-2008, everything non-Ukrainian. His campaign and Russian crew of the Atlantic Eland ship though he has never been in any position slogans – “Productive Village,” “A Battle- number of development programs. were found dead in their cabins after the According to Ukrainian Vice Minister of for long. Ready Army” and “New Industrialization” vessel arrived in the South African port of In the beginning, this seemed like an – suddenly sent a different message, one Finance Volodymyr Matviychuk, there are Richards Bay. A further two crewmembers currently no non-inflation sources of financ- asset. On closer inspection, it seems he that also sounded more like “feed and (believed to be citizens of Russia) have been has been given a series of leg-ups by his support Russia.” ing a rise in the living wage and the mini- hospitalized, it was reported on October 27, mum wage in the country. He said that an patrons: unlike most politicians in Mr. Yatsenyuk has even toyed with the citing the Sovfracht Maritime Bulletin. An Ukraine, Mr. Yatsenyuk has little wealth idea of announcing a Ukrainian-led additional 8 billion hrv would be required investigation into the deaths of the sailors this year and 71 billion hrv next year in and few resources of his own. Eastern European Union as a kind of club has been launched. Food poisoning is being for all those disappointed with the EU order to implement the law on increasing Supported by oligarchs considered as a possible cause. According to within what he likes to call “Greater South African sources, the ship arrived in (Continued on page 14) Mr. Yatsenyuk was plucked from Europe” – which would almost inevitably obscurity to become deputy head of the be a Trojan horse for Russia. National Bank of Ukraine in 2003 by The new Russian team also tried to sell Serhiy Tyhipko. His main patrons now Mr. Yatsenyuk as Putin-lite, the new FOUNDED 1933 are two of Ukraine’s biggest oligarchs – tough kid on the block. His campaign THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY color became khaki green. But these mes- Victor Pinchuk and Dmytro Firtash – An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., along with smaller versions such as sages were too Russian and didn’t sell a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Donetsk tycoon Leonid Yurushev. well in Ukraine. Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. 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(Continued on page 20) No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 3 Kyiv conference focuses on World War II and historical memory by Zenon Zawada for its development. Kyiv Press Bureau The conference demonstrated that Ukraine must reset its understanding of KYIV – Ukraine significantly its various roles in World War II from the increased its territory and became a mem- traditional Soviet interpretation of the ber of the United Nations after World War Great Patriotic War and victory over fas- II, said Dr. Vladyslav Hrynevych of the cism, Mr. Stachiw said. Kuras Institute of Political and Ethnic A post-Soviet version must emerge Studies of the National Academy of that takes into consideration the liberation Sciences of Ukraine. struggles of Ukrainian Insurgent Army At the same time, Ukraine also lost (UPA) and the Organization of Ukrainian one-sixth of its population, “hence every Nationalists (OUN), as well as the much family has its own experience and memo- wider European context of the war and its ry of the war: Soviet, German or historical memory, Mr. Stachiw said. Romanian occupation, collaboration and “It was clear that the formulation and resistance to totalitarian regimes, evacua- propagation of a unitary historical memo- tion to the Soviet rears and forced labor ry model for the role that Ukraine and its in Germany, service in the Wehrmacht or citizens and residents played during the Red Army, struggle in the Ukrainian World War II and its aftermath is not pos- Insurgent Army, emigration, deportation, sible, and should not be attempted,” he Soviet and Nazi concentration camps, and said. much more,” he said. Among the conference’s successes was Dr. Vladyslav Hrynevych Myron Stachiw These experiences were examined by bringing scholars from throughout the 63 scholars and 140 participants repre- world to Ukraine itself, facilitating dis- senting 12 countries who attended the place the emerging Ukrainian historical ence co-chair. cussions that involved Ukrainian academ- conference “World War II and the (Re) memory and interpretation into a wider His fellow co-chair, Dr. Hrynevych, ics, more than a dozen of whom came Creation of Historical Memory in European and international context, both described it as the first academic confer- from beyond Kyiv with the help of schol- Contemporary Ukraine” held on of the theory and politics of historical ence in independent Ukraine that exam- arships. September 23-26 at Goethe Institute in memory formation and interpretation,” ined the individual and collective memo- Debates emerged over how the Kyiv. said Myron Stachiw, director of the ry of World War II and analyzed “The focus of the discussions was to Fulbright Program in Ukraine and confer- Ukraine’s official memory and prospects (Continued on page 18)

NEWS ANALYSIS: Biden working to make it all quiet on the Eastern front by Brian Whitmore deeper and rapidly growing sense of insecu- “NATO today seems weaker than when Eastern exposure rity in the post-Soviet neighborhood as we joined. In many of our countries it is per- RFE/RL Eastern Europe’s NATO members also Russia seeks to regain its lost influence ceived as less and less relevant – and we feel He came. He reassured. And he left. among its former satellites. worry that the alliance’s new focus on “out it,” they wrote. “Although we are full mem- of area” missions, like the one in U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden’s whirl- “Biden’s visit could be the beginning of a bers, people question whether NATO would Afghanistan, mean there are too few wind trip through Warsaw, Bucharest, and recovery. But it will require a lot of deeds, be willing and able to come to our defense resources left to fulfill the alliance’s core Prague last week came with a strong whiff rather than words, to follow it up,” says in some future crises.” task of protecting its members. Moreover, of déjà vu. Edward Lucas, the Central and Eastern Since then, those fears have appeared analysts point out that NATO’s eastern bor- It was, after all, just three months ago that European correspondent for the British increasingly valid. ders remain largely unprotected. Mr. Biden was in Kyiv and on a simi- weekly The Economist and the author of the “NATO has never made plans to defend lar mission, promising the Ukrainians and book “The New Cold War.” Speaking at a security conference in Riga that their security interests would on October 24, Luxembourg’s Foreign the east of NATO,” Mr. Lucas says. “When not be sacrificed on the altar of better rela- NATO blues Minister Jean Asselborn said that had NATO expanded, Russia wasn’t seen as any kind of threat, so no NATO forces were tions between Washington and Moscow. Mr. Lucas and other analysts say one of been an alliance member in August Speaking to RFE/RL in Prague at the 2008 when Russia attacked, it “would have positioned in Eastern Europe. The threat the root causes of Eastern Europe’s fears is a assessment explicitly discounted Russia as a conclusion of his Eastern European trip, Mr. growing sense that NATO no longer pro- been the end of Article 5 as we know it,” Biden said the region’s concerns about vides its members the ironclad security because the “allies would not have been able President Barack Obama’s desire to reset guarantees they need and deserve. to agree” on assisting Tbilisi militarily. (Continued on page 17) relations with Russia were “understand- Specifically, many officials in the region able.” are concerned that Article 5 of the alliance But, the vice-president added, he believed charter, which obligates the entire alliance to he had successfully “settled” such fears, and come to the defense of a member who is Quotable notes hoped “that the reassurance is understood attacked, would not be honored should RFE/RL: …It was just a few months ago, you were in Tbilisi and Kyiv reas- and is taking hold.” Russia move against one of its former suring the Ukrainians and the Georgians that the “reset” with Russia was not So, mission accomplished? To a point, Warsaw Pact vassals. going to come at their expense. Here you are in Central Europe doing the same according to most analysts. Steven Pifer, a former State Department thing again. Despite all the reassuring words that are coming out of the adminis- “The vice-president is senior enough to official who is now a senior fellow at the tration right now on this subject, there is a lot of fear that the reset could turn deliver a message that is credible. This is the Brookings Institution, says this lack of trust into appeasement in this region. most important thing. It has to be credible, in NATO is causing many in the region to and it was credible, because he is credible,” look to Washington for additional security. U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden: Well, I think I settled that. I don’t believe that is said Eugeniusz Smolar of the Center for “In Poland, and perhaps in the Baltics the case now. I think, look, it is totally understandable that, particularly for the genera- International Relations in Warsaw. “So I and other Central European states, there is a tion like mine, in which I spent half my public life as a young man in the midst of the think he did a good job on behalf of the certain lack of confidence in Article 5,” Mr. Cold War and the remaining half of my public life in this new reality – it is under- Obama administration.” Pifer says. “This is why the Poles have been standable that if you are sitting in any one of the Central European or Eastern The immediate impetus for Vice- so eager over the last couple of years to get European capitals, you see the incredible, universal, worldwide obligations the United President Biden’s trip was President an American unit in Poland. It doesn’t seem States has, and you are sitting there and saying, “Now, wait a minute. How can they be Obama’s decision in September to reconfig- that they care whether it is a ground-based focusing on the Korean peninsula? How can they be focusing on China, India, ure U.S. plans to deploy components of a interceptor missile unit, or a [mobile] stan- Pakistan, Iran and still have us in mind?” And my message is simple: that is precisely missile-defense system in Poland and the dard missile unit, or a Patriot. They want why we need to stay deeply involved in Europe. Because in order for us to meet those Czech Republic. The project was ostensibly American troops there.” obligations, we need a secure, whole, free Europe that is expanding, and we will not aimed against Iran but was staunchly Likewise, Frantisek Sulc, a national secu- do anything... when I made the speech in Moscow, excuse me, in Munich, people in opposed by Moscow and had been a thorn rity reporter for the Czech weekly Tyden Moscow heard what I said. in U.S.-Russia relations for years. and the co-author of a book on missile We want to set the reset button. But we did not press the erase button, the memory The White House says its new missile- defense, stresses that many in his country erase button. We made it absolutely clear. I made it clear that there are two things, two defense blueprint, which relies initially on craved the additional security of having U.S. principles that were not negotiable: no spheres of influence would we tolerate or be mobile sea-based interceptors, makes more forces present. part of, number one, and number two, no veto power on the ability of any nation in sense militarily and is less politically pro- “The physical presence [of U.S. forces], any part of Europe or for anywhere in the world, for that matter, to make their own vocative vis-a-vis Moscow. for a portion of the population of the Czech decisions, what alliances or unions they wish to join. And this is a process, but it is Many in Eastern Europe interpreted the Republic, is really important,” Mr. Sulc understandable that there is so much going on, it is a new administration, and I hope changes as a dangerous capitulation to the noted. that the reassurance is understood and is taking hold. Kremlin. Mr. Biden nevertheless won com- In July, a group of prominent Eastern …The message that I delivered here in Central Europe – it sounds almost corny to mitments from the Poles and the Czechs to European intellectuals and former officials – say it – is: nothing about you without you. Nothing about you without you. We are not participate in the revamped plan. including former Czech and Polish presi- going to sell anyone out or any democratic forces out because at the end of the day, But analysts on both sides of the Atlantic dents Vaclav Havel and Lech Walesa – pub- that is not in our interests. It is counterproductive to our long-term interests. say the tensions over the reset and missile lished an open letter to the Obama adminis- defense are just outward manifestations of a tration expressing their fears. – U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden in an October 23 interview with RFE/RL. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44

former Chairman of the National Bank of Rukh to support Tymoshenko Ukraine Serhii Tihipko and National KYIV – The leader of the People’s Deputy Inna Bohoslovska as presidential CAMPAIGN WATCH Movement of Ukraine (Rukh), Borys candidates, bringing the total of registered Tarasyuk, who has not ruled out running candidates for the presidency to seven. for the presidency, reported the decision Yushchenko is self-nominated presidential contender, Vice Prime (Ukrinform) Minister Oleksander Turchynov stated of Rukh’s 28th congress to support Yulia KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor during a congress that was held on Yanukovych, Tiahnybok register Tymoshenko for president. He comment- Yushchenko will participate in the presi- Independence Square on October 24. ed on October 26 that only Prime Minister dential elections as a self-nominated can- (Ukrinform) KYIV – The Central Election Yulia Tymoshenko is able to compete didate, according to Vira Ulianchenko, Commission on October 28 registered against Party of Regions leader Viktor chair of the Presidential Secretariat and Yushchenko ratings undervalued? Party of Regions of Ukraine leader Viktor Yanukovych. (Ukrinform) head of the Our Ukraine party council. KYIV – Maryna Stavniychuk, deputy Yanukovych as a presidential candidate. “He will file documents at the Central Bloc of leftists nominates Symonenko chair of the Presidential Secretariat and He was nominated at a congress of the Election Commission between October the president’s representative to the PRU. Svoboda Association leader Oleh KYIV – On October 20 four parties 27 and 30,” she said on October 26, add- Constitutional Court, said on October 22 Tiahnybok also submitted documents to united in the Bloc of Leftists and Center- ing that delegates to the congress of the that sociological services essentially the CEC. (Ukrinform) Leftists and nominated Communist Party Our Ukraine party, which will take place reduce the popularity ratings of Viktor leader Petro Symonenko as their joint Eleven presidential wannabees on November 8, will definitely support Yushchenko. In an interview with Novaya presidential candidate. Mr. Symonenko Mr. Yushchenko’s nomination. Mr. newspaper, she said society is thus being KYIV – As of October 28, the Central said the bloc is drafting a five- to 10-year Yushchenko was officially registered at program to bring Ukraine out of its current told that Mr. Yushchenko’s participation Election Commission has received docu- the Central Election Commission on crisis. “We’re rising to power to bring in the presidential election has no pros- ments from 11 people who want to be October 29. The election is slated for order to our country,” he said, adding that pects. “Yushchenko’s ratings are signifi- registered as presidential candidates, January 17, 2010. (Ukrinform) cantly reduced. His real rating maybe is the bloc will also participate in elections to commission member Mykhailo the Verkhovna Rada and local elections. Socialist Party nominates Moroz not very high, but nevertheless it is about Okhendovskyi said. “Eight candidates 8 percent rather than 2 percent, to say The bloc includes the Communist Party of have already been registered at the CEC. KYIV – The Socialist Party of Ukraine nothing of other candidates’ ratings being Ukraine, the Social Democratic Party of (SPU) has nominated its leader, not much higher. Thus, the prime minister Documents filed by another three candi- Ukraine (United), the Justice Party and the Oleksander Moroz, for president of may actually have 10 to 12 percent, which dates are currently being considered,” he (Continued on page 20) Ukraine during the second stage of its is not much more than the president has,” said. (Ukrinform) 15th congress, the party’s press service Ms. Stavniychuk commented. “If you reported on October 26. A total of 270 repeat all the time that the president has a delegates voted to nominate Mr. Moroz. rating of 2 percent, even his supporters Yatsenyuk campaign... strict rule-of-law structures with high Moreover, the congress participants set may lose motivation to vote for him.” transparency enforcement and law enforce- up a public and political bloc named For (Ukrinform) (Continued from page 1) ment,” he said. Oleksander Moroz! that includes eight membership in the EU or any other inter- The Russian political advisers have Lytvyn registered as fifth candidate non-governmental organizations cooper- national organization will help resolve introduced a series of anti-Jewish scandals ating with the SPU, the Socialist Party Ukraine’s domestic problems.” into the Yatsenyuk campaign that also have KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Chairman diminished his popularity, experts said. itself and the Ukrainian Party of Children Such radical proposals are typically Volodymyr Lytvyn became the fifth offi- Some believe that Yatsenyuk campaign- in War. (Ukrinform) cial presidential candidate on October 26, voiced by political outsiders, not main- stream candidates, Mr. Bulgak said. ers provoked Uzhhorod Mayor Serhii when the Central Election Commission Ratushniak, well-known for his short tem- Batkivschyna nominates Tymoshenko registered him. (Ukrinform) “These items are marginal in Ukrainian society, particularly Western Ukraine,” he per, into assaulting a campaign tent and KYIV – Delegates to the ninth con- Tihipko, Bohoslovska are running said. “Such marginal ideas are offered by later making anti-Jewish remarks directed gress of the all-Ukrainian Association Dmytro Korchynskyi [a Ukrainian radical] at Mr. Yatsenyuk. Batkivschyna unanimously voted for KYIV – The Central Election and Natalia Vitrenko [a pro-Russian radi- Whether provoked or not, Mr. Yulia Tymoshenko’s nomination as a Commission on October 27 registered cal] and a whole series of other marginal Yatsenyuk poorly handled Mr. politicians, particularly in eastern Ukraine Ratushniak’s claims that he’s Jewish, said and Crimea.” Taras Berezovets, director of Polittech. Mr. Yatsenyuk’s poll ratings have Instead of firmly denouncing the remark Feast Day of the Protectress – dropped by about 5 percent since the sum- and dropping the theme altogether, his mer, according to numerous polls such as campaign staff began frantically trying to Day of the UPA those of the Research & Branding Group convince the public of the candidate’s Christian faith by means such as publiciz- SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox and Kyiv International Institute of Sociology. ing the Yatsenyuk family’s ancestral icons. October 14, the Feast Day of the St. Cemetery in South Bound Brook, N.J. Mr. Yatsenyuk also began wearing a Mary the Protectress, is most signifi- Between 8 and 11 percent of voters sup- Since then, UPA veterans have gathered highly visible cross around his neck, all of cant for veterans of the Ukrainian port him now, compared to 13 to 14 per- annually on the Sunday after Easter which only served to “strengthen and Insurgent Army (UPA), which is based cent in spring 2008, reported Volodymyr according to the Julian calendar to pay enhance voters’ suspicions,” Mr. on Kozak founding principles. Historic Fesenko, board chairman of the Penta tribute at the Memorial to the Unknown Berezovets said. chronicles from 1490 relate that Center for Applied Political Research in Soldiers. While the grounds are main- The Yatsenyuk campaign lost signifi- Ukrainian Kozaks defended Ukrainian Kyiv. tained by the cemetery management, cant credibility with an October 12 public lands from Tatar slave raids and that Among the lead consultants to Mr. the individual plantings and seasonal relations fiasco in Uzhhorod, which many they would go into battle on the feast Yatsenyuk’s campaign is Volodymyr clean-up are done by volunteers. political observers said was staged by Mr. day of the Holy Protectress. It is this Hranovskyi, a former executive at the Inter Anyone who would like to help once or Yatsenyuk’s own campaign to boost sym- day in 1942 that is considered the offi- television network, Ukraine’s most popular. twice per year to maintain the graves- pathy among the electorate. cial founding date of the UPA. Mr. Hranovskyi recruited three Moscow ites and surrounding grounds is wel- As Mr. Yatsenyuk delivered a stump In 1986 the Obiednannia Kolyshnikh political scientists to the Yatsenyuk cam- comed. For more information readers speech to a crowd of 5,000 gathered at the Voyakiv UPA – known in English as paign who actively worked in the presi- may e-mail Christina Kotlar at Zakarpattia Ukrainian Musical-Drama Former Members of the Ukrainian dential runs of former President Leonid [email protected]. Theater, provocateurs held anti-Jewish Insurgent Army – established a final Kuchma and former Prime Minister Viktor signs and shouted into megaphones while resting place for their brothers in arms – Christina Kotlar Yanukovych.: Tymofei Sergeitsev, Dmytry Kulykov and Iskander Valitov. skinheads roamed the outdoor audience. All three Moscow consultants worked Upon being pelted with eggs, Mr. for Victor Pinchuk, the son-in-law of for- Yatsenyuk responded with a quip that mer President Kuchma and one of appeared pre-rehearsed: “I’m not the type Ukraine’s biggest oligarchs. that fears eggs, but I can go after your Besides abandoning Euro-Atlantic inte- eggs!” gration, Mr. Yatsenyuk has proposed sell- “That’s a completely prepared phrase ing as much as a 50 percent stake in that was planned for a certain moment,” Ukraine’s natural gas transit system to Mr. Berezovets commented. Russia, what’s considered a third rail in Seen as further evidence that the inci- Ukrainian politics. dent was staged was the fact that Mr. “People are shocked,” Mr. Bulgak said. Yatsenyuk’s bodyguards very quickly “They are writing on his blog, ‘What’s offered umbrellas to shield him against the happened with you Arseniy Petrovych? eggs, although there was no hint of rain What happened to the young European that day. politician? What happened to the liberal?” “His electorate wants its candidate to Ivan Lozowy, president of the Institute differentiate himself from those politi- of Statehood and Democracy in Kyiv, sus- cians that we’ve seen for years in pects that Ukrainian oligarchs financing Ukraine,” Mr. Bulgak said. “That fake- the campaign, including Mr. Pinchuk and ness and technology was characteristic of Igor Kolomoisky, are becoming wary of politicians of the older generation. He Christina Kotlar EU integration and want a new project for couldn’t occupy the niche of a new politi- The Memorial to the Unknown Soldiers of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army. Ukraine’s geopolitical role. cians and, as it turns out, he’s just like “Oligarchs are not too keen on being in them [the old politicians].” No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 5

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COMMENTARY THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Must reading about Demjanjuk case Despite ‘specter of approaching war,’ The last-ditch appeal of John Demjanjuk was rejected by Germany’s few Ukrainians think Moscow will attack Constitutional Court on October 21, clearing the way for his trial on charges of being an accessory to the murder of 27,900 Jews in Sobibor to begin on November by Paul Goble use its forces abroad for “the defense of 30 in Munich. According to various news media reports, the Demjanjuk trial is citizens of Russia on the territory of likely to be the last major Nazi war crimes trial. “Before the beginning of every war,” a another state,” thus legalizing what That’s why an in-depth article on the Demjanjuk case published in the Ukrainian commentator says, “there are Moscow in fact argued politically a year November issue of Esquire magazine was titled “The Last Nazi.” The article by many in society who do not believe it will ago. Scott Raab begins with the following words: “Funny thing is, he was never a happen,” however many signs there may Still more seriously, on September 1, Nazi, nor Ivan the Terrible, nor even German. So why now is he standing trial in be that point to the opening of hostilities. Mr. Medvedev put the Fleet Munich as accessory to 27,900 Nazi murders? Is this one last blow struck for jus- But then, once the guns begin firing, they under the command of the North tice for the Holocaust? Or is it a farce?” [Editor’s note: The text in the magazine are “quickly forced to change their point Caucasus Military District, precisely the and the online version of the article (http://www.esquire.com/features/john-demjanjuk- of view.” structure that conducted combined-force 1109?click=main_sr) differ slightly.] In an article published in Kyiv on operations in . And there In the more than 9,000-word article, the writer, who identifies himself as a Jew October 5, Aleksandr Tolkachov notes have been reports that many or all of “with family on both sides whose souls rose in that smoke” [of “the ashpit of Europe’s that Ukrainians today are in this position, these units are now on a continuing and Jewry”], raises serious questions about whether the Demjanjuk case – which has been frequently receiving warnings of one kind heightened state of alert. ongoing for more than 30 years – is about justice or vengeance, or something else. Mr. or another from Western journalists or And at the end of last month, Mr. Raab writes: “…guilt and innocence, not to mention truth and justice, are beside the even anti-Moscow Russians but prefer- Tolkachov continues, there were numer- point in this case. The Germans did not bring Demjanjuk here to determine his guilt, ring to believe that despite everything ous but naturally unconfirmed reports in but to assuage their own. Regardless of the verdict, the old man’s fate will be the there will not be a war (www.pravda.com. the Ukrainian media which cited sources same: Demjanjuk they brought here to die.” ua/ru/news_print/2009/10/7/99858.htm). in Russia’s Black Sea Fleet that Moscow The article tells the strange story of the case against John Demjanjuk, once thought While the opinion of the majority of is engaging in planning exercises for seiz- to be the fearsome guard known as “Ivan the Terrible” of Treblinka, found guilty of Ukrainians may prove correct and that ing Crimea on the basis of the experience that man’s crimes by an Israeli court and sentenced to death, and then, released after Moscow’s threatening posture will not Moscow gained during its war with his conviction was overturned when evidence emerged that the real Ivan was someone lead to war, Mr. Tolkachov’s enumeration Georgia. else. It also points the finger at the U.S. Office of Special Investigations, which with- of recent events seems to fully justify the According to the Kyiv commentator, held exculpatory evidence in the Demjanjuk-as-Ivan case and was rebuked by the U.S. title he has given his article, “The Specter “experts [whom he does not name in this 6th Circuit Court of Appeals for “reckless disregard for the truth,” but still “continued of an Approaching War,” and the chance article] do not exclude” that Russian forc- to hound him for lying on his emigration forms in 1952.” Thanks to the OSI, which he could be right is reason enough to es from the Black Sea Fleet and the North wants desperately to claim victory in this case, Mr. Demjanjuk became another guard recount the arguments he makes. Caucasus Military District could, in the in another place: Sobibor. Recently, Mr. Tolkachov writes, event of a military conflict, move “before The next step in the OSI’s pursuit of Mr. Demjanjuk, once he was again stripped of Mikhail Khomyakov, a Russian political the borders of the Crimean peninsula” his citizenship and again declared deportable, was to find a country that would accept exile in Ukraine, reported that broadsides and ultimately occupy “eastern Ukraine.” him. Poland, where Sobibor is located, and Ukraine, where he was born, declined. with the words “A War with Ukraine Will Unlike most Ukrainians and Ukrainian Germany agreed. The reason becomes clear in a letter to the editor published in the Begin in the Near Future,” and the officials, Mr. Tolkachov continues, “the National Law Journal (http://www.law.com/jsp/nlj/PubArticleNLJ. respected Swiss newspaper Neue military command of Ukraine recognizes jsp?id=1202431769282&The_Demjanjuk_deportation&slreturn=1) – written by Zuercher Zeitung said that Moscow was this reality and the closeness of the Michael E. Tigar and John H. Broadley, who represented Mr. Demjanjuk in the depor- violating international law and threaten- Russian threat,” with some of its officers tation case filed by the U.S. government, and his son John Demjanjuk Jr. “The ing Ukraine just as it did before invading now rating the likelihood of the outbreak German prosecution is being pressed by political and journalistic elements in Georgia last year. of a war between the two Slavic countries Germany who want to shift the blame for the Holocaust from the Nazi government to That paper and other Western news as high as 70 percent. the Ukrainians, Poles and Czechs. … So these elements have decided to claim that outlets have pointed to the mass distribu- Concerned that “the period of informa- prisoners of war from these countries who were compelled to serve as guards on pain tion of Russian passports in Crimea mir- tion, gas and diplomatic hostilities is of death bore major, if not principal responsibility for exterminations. These political roring what Moscow did in Abkhazia and approaching an end,” the Ukrainian mili- elements have been churning out this sort of propaganda for decades, as the revela- South Ossetia, to Moscow’s open support tary is doing what it can to get ready. tions about how Germany failed to take meaningful steps against Nazi criminals of pro-Moscow organizations in Crimea During the last week of September it con- became public knowledge,” they write. and other parts of Ukraine, its economic ducted military maneuvers in Crimea and With John Demjanjuk’s latest, and probably last, trial set to begin at the end of this and political pressure on Kyiv, and espe- adjoining territories, but its commanders month, we encourage all our readers – whether they have been following the cially its propaganda efforts. recognize that they are vastly outmanned “For five years,” Mr. Tolkachov writes, Demjanjuk case for years or have just recently learned of it – to read the Esquire arti- and outgunned. “the information-propaganda machine of cle. It is must reading. Indeed, Mr. Tolkachov says, the under- Russia has not ceased to lay on Ukraine financing of the Ukrainian army has blame for the deterioration of bilateral “practically left it on its knees. Ukrainian relations,” an effort that means many in soldiers lack money for uniforms, food Russia new view Ukraine as “an enemy and soap. But the military is prohibited Nov. of Russia – and one that is in the same Turning the pages back... from complaining about its position,” and rank with Georgia,” with which Russia consequently, many Ukrainians and oth- has fought a war. ers do not recognize how dangerous the The last two months have featured 1 country’s situation now is. Fifteen years ago, on November 1, 1993, during a special ses- even more moves that point to the danger In 1991, he suggests, Ukraine had suf- sion of the European Council in Brussels, the Masstricht Treaty of a beginning of hostilities. 1993 ficient military capacity to support a was ratified by the German government, effectively transforming On August 11, Russian President 5-million-man army for three years of the European Community into the European Union. Dmitry Medvedev delivered an “unprece- war. Now, however, it is the conclusion of In addition to Germany, 11 states had ratified the Maastricht Treaty, including Great dentedly harsh” attack on Ukraine, one the local expert community that Ukraine Britain, France, the Republic of Ireland, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece, Denmark, that leaves little room for a peaceful reso- could “not withstand even a week of full- Luxembourg, Belgium and the Netherlands. lution of differences barring a complete scale military actions” against an aggres- The agreement – formally, the Treaty on European Union – called for a strengthened capitulation by Kyiv to all Russian sor. European Parliament, the creation of a central European bank, and common foreign and demands. Ukraine’s current situation is made security polices. The treaty also laid the groundwork for the establishment of a single Then, in September, the Russian Duma worse, Mr. Tolkachov says, by internal European currency – the euro. approved an amendment to the Russian political conflicts, the approaching presi- During the meeting in Brussels, the European heads of government underlined the need law governing the military, pointedly dential elections and what is in effect “the to develop common foreign and security policies to deal more effectively with geopolitical specifying that Moscow has the right to issues. Top concerns included the promotion of peace and stability in Europe, specifically absence of state power” in Kyiv. “In the the review of a stability pact between Eastern and Western Europe and the reinforcement of Kremlin,” he says, they could hardly Paul Goble is a lecturer at the dream about a better moment for the reso- the inviolability of border delineations. Azerbaijan Diplomatic Academy in Baku. As a sign of cooperation and support for democracy, and in response to a request by lution of the Crimean question by force.” He is a long-time specialist on ethnic and If a war is going to break out, he sug- President Boris Yeltsin of Russia, the European Council, the European Parliament and other religious questions in Eurasia who has international organizations promised to send election observers to the Russian Federation in gests, it will be preceded by “a series of served in various capacities in the U.S. provocations, possibly, protests and ris- December 1993 for the parliamentary election. State Department, the Central In the Balkans, European Community efforts were focused on providing humanitarian ings of pro-Russian organizations (with Intelligence Agency and the International the active support of citizens of the aid to Bosnia-Herzegovina and called on the warring parties to provide security guarantees Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the for aid workers. The council also pledged to assist in the repair of priority roads. Russian Federation from among various Voice of America and Radio Free Europe/ Cossack organizations and people with The European Community announced on November 4, 1993, its desire to accelerate Radio Liberty and the Carnegie negotiations for a partnership and cooperation agreement with Russia. To further this goal, dual citizenship) in problematic regions Endowment for International Peace. Mr. of Ukraine.” Jacques Delors, president of the European Union, pursued holding talks on trade agreements Goble writes a blog called “Window on and nuclear arms reduction with Mr. Yeltsin. Unfortunately, Ukraine has few good Eurasia” (http://windowoneurasia.blog- options. The best is to “launch a preven- Source: “European Community concerned with stability,” by Christine Medycky, The spot.com/). This article above is reprint- Ukrainian Weekly, November 28, 1993. ed with permission. 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NEWS AND VIEWS faces and places by myron b. kurpoas To vote or not to vote Faces and Places by Myron B. Kuropas by Bozhena Olshaniwsky Once upon a time, when a group of us Ukrainian Americans were conducting a The time for elections is fast approach- voter registration campaign, we obtained ing. Again we are forced to make choices. a list of registered individuals for our dis- Most of us talk about it, read about it, trict (the western district of Newark, N.J.) A conversation about race watch the mud-slinging on TV, criticize – a district densely populated by the candidates – but that is as far as we Ukrainians. We anticipated long lists of President Barack Obama believes we promote “black culture” during Black go. For some unknown reason, we shun registered individuals with Ukrainian- need a conversation about race in History Month. I did my best. Later, our civic responsibility to support and sounding names. However, after review- America. About 40 years ago I was when I was teaching teachers at NIU I elect the candidate of our choice, excus- ing voter-registration lists, to our shock involved in just such a “conversation” asked them to define “black culture.” ing our inactivity by stating “My one vote and dismay we found only 14 individuals sponsored by the University of Chicago’s Nobody could – not even blacks. will not make any difference.” we thought were Ukrainian who were National Center for the Study of Yes, Mr. President, we need to have a But it will! Of course your vote counts! registered to vote in the area. American Pluralism headed by Father conversation about race in America, but We have seen many an election where a In the past, we received permission Andrew Greeley. The center had received this time the emphasis should be on black candidate squeaked through by a few from St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church a grant from the Ford Foundation to bring responsibility... not on what whites need votes. If we Ukrainians acted as a voting in Newark to have a table in front of the together white ethnic and black leaders to to do, but on what blacks need to do. “Is bloc, we could elect our candidate. But, church in order to facilitate voter registra- discuss mutual concerns. it really white America’s fault,” asks Mr. for some reason, we don’t act as a voting tion. Most people shunned us after leaving I represented Ukrainian Americans. Buchanan, “that illegitimacy in the bloc, and many of us don’t even bother to the church; some, reacting to our insis- There were representatives from the African American community has hit 70 vote. tence, told us they were already registered. Polish, Italian and Greek communities, percent and the black dropout rate from Perhaps some feel they don’t have a At one point it almost became a confronta- along with black businessmen, communi- high schools in some cities has reached right or duty to vote in the United States. tion and we were nearly thrown out by an ty leaders and government officials. 50 percent?” Do Jesse Jackson and Al Some don’t bother to register because overzealous individual who questioned our I had been teaching in Chicago’s inner- Sharpton contribute to the conversation they might be called for jury duty. Or, if intentions. That individual was the presi- city for 10 years and was principal of an by emphasizing race and class envy? they become politically active, some dent of the church committee. all-black upper grade center with some Black students were caught on tape worry that relatives in Ukraine might be Another embarrassing episode occurred 1,100 students. I had a keen interest in beating an innocent black student to persecuted. This fear stays with them when a state senator asked if he could the dialogue. death with railroad ties in a Chicago even now, despite Ukraine’s indepen- speak in St. John’s Church during a cele- Sessions began at noon with a presen- neighborhood not far from where Mr. dence for the past 18 years; this fear is bration of the 90th anniversary of the par- tation from a black representative from Obama once worked as a community deep-seated and pervasive, and it prevents ish. We were told by the church commit- the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE), organizer. Is that his fault? Is it mine? them from acting. tee that he was not welcome because he one of the many black groups emerging Mr. Buchanan reminds us that Yes, we Ukrainians have a dual respon- was a member of an opposing political in the wake of the exploding 1960s “Governments, business and colleges sibility. U.S. citizens have a duty to vote party and a member of a minority race. “Black is Beautiful” cultural movement. have engaged in discrimination against in the United States, and Ukrainian citi- And this is but one such incident. The speaker was articulate. He wore a white folks – with affirmative action, zens have a duty to support the candidates If we multiply the number of such epi- tailored suit. After addressing himself contract set-asides and quotas – to of their choice in Ukraine. sodes, we stop being a group that has any specifically to white ethnics, he spent 35 advance black applicants over white First and foremost, it behooves us to influence on politicians and our govern- minutes railing about “institutional white applicants... Churches, foundations, civic register in order to vote in the United ment. We must remember that our vote is racism.” Then he looked at his watch and groups, schools and individuals all over States. Each U.S. state has different rules a very powerful tool that can and should said, “I’m sorry I can’t stay to answer America have donated their time and for registering to vote, and these could be be employed. questions. I have a plane to catch. Thank money to support soup kitchens, adult bothersome and confusing. In the United States, all citizens have you.” All of us, even the blacks, were education, day care, retirement and nurs- To vote in Ukraine’s elections, the right to vote freely; the right to vote is stunned. ing homes for blacks.” Ukrainian citizens have to register at con- guaranteed by our laws. Therefore, it is Our afternoon sessions were quite When I worked in the Ford adminis- sular offices of Ukraine. Most individuals imperative that we cast our vote for the heated. The informal evening session tration, I organized a “White House are reluctant to do so because it takes candidate that we consider best (even if enabled us to imbibe in some adult bev- Neighborhood Revitalization Conference” time and effort, and it costs money. that means choosing the lesser of evils). It erages, however, and we loosened up. We during which participants came up with behooves us to use the power of our vote actually listened to each other. The next practical recommendations aimed at Bozhena Olshaniwsky is president of for our own benefit and for the benefit of day we even came up with some con- mutual black/white responsibility. Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine. our children. structive proposals and promised to meet Unfortunately, few were implemented. again. We never did. The question remains: Why is it that President Obama speaks of providing other poor ethnic groups can preserve “ladders of educational opportunity” for their neighborhoods but poor blacks National Holodomor Awareness Week blacks. Again, it’s been done in the past. can’t? Chicago’s Ukrainian Village was Northern Illinois University initiated once surrounded by poverty, and yet the the so-called “Chance Program” in 1968. area retained its economic and cultural to be observed by Canadians It’s guiding mission is “to identify, values. The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is launching the second National Holodomor recruit, admit and assist otherwise capa- To achieve racial harmony, Mr. Obama Awareness Week on November 23-29. The goal is to annually unite the Ukrainian ble students whose pre-college education needs to do more than have a beer with a community and all Canadians in remembering the victims and raising awareness of has not fully enabled them to take maxi- black professor and a white policeman. this tragedy. mum advantage of their potential and the Blacks need leadership that is based on As designated by the president of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, International opportunities of higher education at brutal honesty, self-examination and the Holodomor Memorial Day in 2009 is Saturday, November 28. NIU.” I was involved with “Chance” stu- rejection of the culture of victimhood. The Holodomor – one of the most heinous crimes in the history of mankind, was dents while teaching at NIU. Many did Blacks who adopted middle-class values the result of a deliberate political strategy masterminded by Stalin and his totalitari- well, especially those who ignored the have succeeded. Black genius is out an Communist regime. By sheer magnitude, losses during the Holodomor surpassed so-called “soul patrol,” blacks who con- there, waiting to be energized. those of the Ukrainian nation during the second world war. Ukrainians worldwide demned fellow blacks for “acting white” Mr. President, you are a wonderful continue to suffer the consequences of this merciless act. if they spoke up in class or studied hard. father. You and Michelle have a beautiful Ukrainians worldwide continue their awareness campaign. In Canada, we are I often asked black students if failing family. Set the example for black males nearing completion of the documentation of survivors’ testimonies ensuring that their classes meant they were “acting who reject the responsibilities of father- their stories are preserved for future generations. Excerpts of the testimonies can be black.” hood. The last serious study of the black heard by visiting the newly created website www.holodomorsurvivors.ca. We con- As Patrick Buchanan recently pointed family (“The Negro Family: The Case for tinue working with our provincial ministries of education and local school boards to out, “untold trillions have been spent National Action”) was done by Patrick ensure that our students in Canada learn about the Holodomor. We are working with since the 1960s on welfare, food stamps, Moynihan some 50 years ago. The rec- Canadian provinces that have yet to recognize the Holodomor while internationally, rent supplements, Section 8 housing, Pell ommendations were dismissed as “rac- the United Nations must recognize this crime as an act of genocide. grants, student loans, legal services, ist,” but they weren’t. They were pro- Let us remember together: Medicaid, Earned Income Tax Credits phetic. Call for a White House confer- • On Saturday, November 28, in solidarity with Ukraine, honor the memory of and poverty programs designed to bring ence on black family life, Mr. President. the victims with a moment of silence at 9 a.m. and light a candle of remembrance in the African American community into the We need solutions, not rhetorical bro- your home. mainstream.” As a regional director of a mides. You can make a difference. • On Sunday, November 29, participate in memorial services which will take federal agency during the 1970s I was You promised to unite us, Mr. place in your local churches. involved in this “war on poverty.” Guess President. This is your chance. Stop •Participate in events organized by your local community what. We lost. Poverty won. attacking those with whom you disagree. This is the bare minimum which we, as Ukrainians should do not only for the As an elementary school teacher I was They have different views but, believe millions of victims, but more importantly, for our descendants who must always subjected to “sensitivity training” ses- me, most want you to succeed. If you remember the Holodomor and heighten the international community’s sensitivity to sions during which I was told, time and succeed in this endeavor, all Americans the reoccurrence of similar tragedies. again, that the reason blacks couldn’t will rejoice. Let’s reveal the truth about the Holodomor to the world! succeed was because of my white racism. – Ukrainian Canadian Congress “If you’re white, you’re a racist,” one Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is trainer said, “so admit it.” I was told to [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44

his presidency, which were idealized and cert, which was led off by Ukrainian performed “Chervona Ruta” amidst the Top two... hardly attainable. opera star Volodymyr Hryshko, a former speeches while Oleksander Ponomariov (Continued from page 1) The “Ukraine for the People” program ally of President Viktor Yushchenko. sang the and his hit, “I Love industrial cities. consists of boosting Ukraine’s population Audio problems interrupted his perfor- You Only.” Mr. Yanukovych frequently criticized the back to 50 million, transitioning to volunteer mance and delayed the concert for 20 The group has even recruited Ukrainian “Orange bosses” who he said have led military service, ensuring priority placement minutes. rock legend Oleh Skrypka, who per- Ukraine into “chaos, lawlessness and eco- for jobs and housing for young families, and Other pop stars performing for Mr. formed on the maidan at that evening’s nomic ruin.” requiring employers to provide medical Yanukovych included Taisiya Povalii and concert and has led a national rock con- “The epoch of the Orange project is fin- insurance to employees – something in Svetlana Loboda, a provocative performer cert tour, “Rock Sich,” in support of the ished,” he declared. “The world is changing. which the numerous oligarch sponsors of who represented Ukraine at Eurovision Tymoshenko campaign. The role of politicians in the renewed world the PRU are hardly interested. 2009. When Ms. Tymoshenko took the podium, likes in making it maximally safe and stable. Among the more reasonable proposals, Concert-goers received free compact she began her address with a religious The task of national leaders is ensuring in which are nevertheless unlikely to be discs with Mr. Yanukovych’s portrait and appeal, boasting of her recent trips to the implemented in the view of observers, are the slogan “There are Things More their states the consolidation of universal Vatican and Jerusalem, where she received five-year tax breaks for small business, Important than Politics,” which was also values – prosperity, stability, confidence in blessings from Pope Benedict XVI and removal of licensing and registration pro- displayed on a large plasma screen as Mr. tomorrow and the rights and freedoms of Orthodox Patriarch Theophilos III. cedures for small business, reduced inter- Yanukovych spoke. She led the maidan in prayer as singing citizens.” est rates for commercial loans, tax subsi- Ms. Tymoshenko’s public convention, legend Nina Matviyenko sang the religious Mr. Yanukovych was nominated for the dies for villagers producing produce, and organized for a television audience, revealed hymn “Bozhe Velykyi Yedynyi.” Ukrainian presidency by the 12th congress creating the best investment conditions in the extent to which her ranks have swelled, Ms. Tymoshenko’s remarks invoked a of the Party of Regions of Ukraine (PRU) Eastern Europe. drawing numerous defectors from the camp religious tone as well, harkening to held at the International Exhibition Center. “This is a contest to see who can make of Viktor Yushchenko, including People’s Ukraine’s heroes who fought for freedom In attendance were more than 1,100 dele- the more popular, but slightly less than com- Rukh of Ukraine Chairman , and her own political party, which started gates from throughout the country. pletely outrageous promises in an attempt to who addressed the crowd. small but grew to become among Ukraine’s The party’s leaders were front and center win the electorate’s sympathies,” said Ivan Ms. Tymoshenko even snagged most powerful forces. amidst the crowd, which stood for the one- Lozowy, president of the Institute of President Yushchenko’s famed “liubi Ukrainians didn’t stand on the maidan in hour presentation that included speeches Statehood and Democracy in Kyiv. “There’s druzi” (dear friends), the tight circle of 2004 for Tymoshenko, Yanukovych or delivered by Afghanistan Veterans Union a ‘damn the torpedoes’ reckless approach to natural gas trading millionaires who Yushchenko, she said, but for Ukraine, for Chair Serhii Chervonopyskyi and Russian these elections.” offered critical financial support in 2004, human happiness and for society’s morale, Duma Deputy Valerii Riazanskyi of The top priority in foreign policy will namely, Mykola Martynenko, Oleksander she said. Vladimir Putin’s United Russia party. involve renewing “full partnership” with the Tretiakov and Roman Zvarych, who have “We gained entirely other things,” she The latter pointed out at least 70 per- Russian Federation, something that is entire- all defected to Ms. Tymoshenko’s said, taking a stab at the president. “Maybe cent of Soviet ministers were either ly likely under Mr. Yanukovych’s leader- Batkivschyna party. it was brilliant treks to Hoverlia, maybe it Ukrainians or began their careers in ship. Ms. Tymoshenko’s circle of oligarchs was rebuilding museums and memorials, Ukraine. Relations between Russian Domestically, Mr. Yanukovych promised remained intact as well, including poultry maybe it was embroidered ritual cloths and Prime Minister Putin’s party and the Party to provide the necessary legislation to allow magnate Yevhen Sigal, auto-making tycoon all else that is dear to our hearts. But if the of Regions are a tradition in which depu- Ukraine’s regions to draft social policies Tariel Vasadze, and Bohdan Hubskyi, wide- heart is without morals, it’s not true patrio- ties visit each other’s rallies and express independent of Kyiv. ly alleged to be a real estate raider in the tism for the state. Without morals, it’s not support, he said. Mr. Yanukovych even “The central government won’t instruct Kyiv Oblast. Noticeably absent were the patriotism.” addressed United Russia events. from Kyiv what language teachers and stu- three Tymoshenko Bloc deputies recently She reminded her audience why they Meanwhile, the Party of Regions dents are supposed to speak during school accused of molesting children at the Artek came out on the maidan in 2004 – to remains firmly behind Mr. Yanukovych recesses,” he said, promising equal status for camp in Crimea. restore justice and honesty, to fight a clan- despite internal strife within the past year, the Russian and Ukrainian languages. “The Organizers interspersed musical perfor- based economy and to restore the econo- including the exclusion of former Crimean Kyiv government won’t dictate to local mances with stump speeches extolling the my. party leader Vasyl Kyseliov, who has communities at which monument pedestals prime minister as Ukraine’s only choice in Yet she also referred to all the failures accused Mr. Yanukovych of ruining the flowers should be placed. Regions will this election. of her latest prime ministership – including party and demanding his resignation. decide this on their own.” Among her boosters were National the devaluated hryvnia, lost bank deposits Standing behind Mr. Yanukovych was Following the political ceremony, a Academy of Sciences President Dr. Borys and crippled credit market – and vowed to Donbas industrial tycoon Rinat Akhmetov, nationally televised rally was held in which Paton, National University of Kyiv “put Ukraine back on its legs” and restore his right-hand man Borys Kolesnikov, tens of thousands of supporters in Donetsk, Polytechnic Institute President Dr. Mykhailo strength and stability. mega-millionaire energy investor Andrii Dnipropetrovsk and Odesa voiced their sup- Zhurovskyi and Antonov Aviation Scientific- In a speech full of sentimentalism and Kliuyev, and political prankster and National port and best wishes via television hook-up Technical Complex General Constructor hyperbole, she described how she changed Deputy Nestor Shufrych. for Mr. Yanukovych, who stood on a concert Dmytro Kiva. Wilfred Martens of the tires twice her size at Dnipropetrovsk fac- Standing on Mr. Yanukovych’s right- stage in Kyiv. European People’s Party offered a video tories to pay for her education and support hand side was Heorhii Skudar, board chair- The comments approached hostility, as a endorsement. her family, which included seven relatives man of the Novokramatorsk Machine- Kharkiv leader proclaimed the U.S. and the It came as no surprise that Leonid living in a single room. Building Factory in the Donetsk Oblast; West won’t be allowed to steal another elec- Kravchuk, Ukraine’s first president, took to “I lived in ‘khruschovky’ [modest 1960s Mykola Azarov, Mr. Yanukovych’s closest tion, as they allegedly did in 2004. the stage to endorse Ms. Tymoshenko. apartment buildings built during the political confidante; and PRU public rela- Dnipropetrovsk party faithful declared they President Kravchuk has taken swipes at Khruschev era], and I know what it’s like tions spinmeister Hanna Herman. would “dispose of the Orange nightmare on President Yushchenko in recent months, to be without water or natural gas or heat- The delegates, required to stand for visual the trash heap of history.” even stating that he shouldn’t bother cam- ing, and I’ll eliminate that,” she said. effect, held Soviet-style portraits of In Kyiv tens of thousands of support- paigning with such a low poll rating “or When President Kuchma threw her in Yanukovych as they listened to his plans for ers and others were treated to a live con- afterwards he’ll have to flee somewhere and jail, she said, she remembered how she close his eyes from shame.” opened her cell window to see “tens of In February, he demanded that President thousands of people singing the Ukrainian Yushchenko resign for mishandling the hymn. With me in the next cell was Andrii financial crisis. Shkil [a protester from the Ukraine “I wasn’t here in 2004,” President Without Kuchma movement] and dozens Kravchuk told the crowd. “I’ll say openly, of others who knew they were obligated to honestly – I spoke of this already – I didn’t do this for Ukraine.” [In fact, Mr. Shkil believe the leader that was here. And unfor- was not even held in the same prison at the tunately, I ended up being right.” time.] Ms. Tymoshenko’s Orange enemies ridi- “I will defend you every day from these culed her for recruiting Soviet holdovers to officials and bureaucrats who won’t allow her campaign, including the 90-year-old Dr. normal business to lift its head today,” Ms. Paton and former President Kravchuk, who Tymoshenko said, without offering an campaigned for authoritarian former explanation of why she hasn’t done that President Leonid Kuchma in 1999 and during her two terms as prime minister. enjoys close ties with Viktor Medvedchuk, Ms. Tymoshenko’s emotional oratory the former Soviet-era prosecutor who ran “was almost unbalanced,” Mr. Lozowy President Kuchma’s repressive presidential commented. “But it’s logical from the administration. premise that there aren’t going to be any “That’s the same Leonid Makarovych elections after this. Whoever wins will get Kravchuk who dedicated his government to a firm grip on power.” an unprecedented theft of Ukraine by the The speech drew ridicule from the PRU’s Communist-Komsomol mafia under the Ms. Herman, who described “a woman in guise of privatization while Ukrainians were hysterics rather than a statesman.” forced to circle the globe in search of a piece Interfax-Ukraine quoted her as saying: “I of bread,” said Stepan Khmara, a former am disturbed that I didn’t hear concrete pro- Tymoshenko supporter who has become one posals, concrete figures on how to improve of her most vocal critics. the economy, how to improve business, or Ms. Tymoshenko’s “pop star kolhosp” modernize the army. Instead I heard exalting (zirkovyi kolhosp), as some have called it, hysterics and typical Ukrainian ‘surzhyk’ has grown to include Halychyna crooners from the mouth of a woman dressed in long Taras Petrynenko and Pavlo Zibrov. embroidery.” No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 9 Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky: prince of the Ukrainian Church “To be great, one needs to have ideals Varlaam, the bishop of Lviv, and submission. Here is a convincing example and character…. When a person with ideals Athanasius, the metropolitan of Kyiv. A from the memoirs of Dr. Irene Nazarko, works for these ideals and suffers for these prominent hierarch of the Sheptytsky OSBM: “I was present once at the touching ideals, when he assumes a position of lead- dynasty was Leo Sheptytsky. He was ritual of the washing of the feet by ership, he becomes a true leader.” named bishop of Lviv, Halychyna and Metropolitan Andrey in St. George – Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Kamianets. During the construction of St. Cathedral. This large-framed invalid moved George Cathedral in Lviv, which was begun on his knees from one priest to the next, and by the Very Rev. Bohdan Nalysnyk by Athanasius Sheptytsky, Leo laid the there were 12, washed each foot, wiped it groundwork for the founding of a seminary with a towel and kissed it. During this ritu- PART I which was built after his death in 1783. In al, the participants wept copiously together Great men and women are the pride, 1778 Leo Sheptytsky took over the admin- with the metropolitan.” Thus, this count, flower and embellishment of a nation. istration of the metropolitan throne, distin- exceptionally gifted, with three Ph.D.’s, Many prominent Ukrainian clergymen guishing himself as a singular individual, a practiced the “submission down to the served the nation and uplifted its spiritual true shepherd and a patriot of the Ukrainian feet.” life. Among these, one of the most distin- nation, a deserved representative of the On October 22, 1900, Bishop Andrey guished was Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky dynasty. visited Rome with a group of pilgrims. Sheptytsky (July 29, 1865-November 1, From these roots, in 1865, Roman Pope Leo XII invited him for an audience 1944). Oleksander Maria Sheptytsky, the great and announced his blessed decision – to On the cusp of the 19th and 20th centu- metropolitan of Halychyna, was born. appoint him to the metropolitan’s throne. ries, the metropolitan’s throne was assumed Nature bestowed upon him uncommon On October 31, the official announcement by a prince of the Ukrainian Church, Count graces. First, he had a deep and wide-rang- about the nomination of Bishop Sheptytsky Andrey Sheptytsky, archshepherd and ing intellect, with which he was able to as the metropolitan of Halychyna appeared prophet, visionary and patron. embrace all the needs of the Church and the in the press. He was a giant of the Christian spirit, nation. It was nurtured in the highly cultural Bishop Andrey prepared accordingly for with a heart filled with the love of God and atmosphere of the family home, and deep- his considerable duties as metropolitan, rec- his nation. He was preacher who laid down ened by his diligent study of law, philoso- Metropolian Andrey Sheptytsky as ognizing his immense responsibility before his life on the altar of service to Ukraine on phy and theology. He gained three Ph.D.s depicted in a 1989 print by L. Loboda. God for the Ukrainian people. the principals of moral and cultural ideals. and the command of some 15 languages. It’s important to mention the underappre- His greatest aim was faithful service to Jewish rabbis from the cities of the original Greek. ciated contribution of Metropolitan God, to God’s church and God’s people. Halychyna, who greeted Metropolitan The chief principle guiding his life was Andrey’s mother, the Countess Sophia, a Can there be a greater aim? Can we set a Andrey during their canonical visits using found in the commandment to love God highly educated, talented and tremendously more noble goal? And Metropolitan Andrey the Hebrew language, could not hide their and your fellow man. He writes about this pious individual who planted in Roman’s served this ideal faithfully, with great sacri- amazement when the metropolitan respond- in his incomparable epistle, “About the Cult heart a sincere love of the Lord and human- fice and without reservations. ed in their language. of Christian Love.” In it, the metropolitan ity, instilled in him an admiration of every- The Sheptytsky dynasty is one of the Literary talents of the metropolitan were concludes that God loves us because He thing beautiful and good, and raised him as oldest and most renowned not only in also noteworthy. He wrote more than 150 created us, blessed us and called us to His a faithful son dedicated to the Ukrainian Ukraine, but in all of Europe. As a folk pastoral letters to various orders of the faith- Church, but mostly because He redeemed nation. proverb has it: “the oak is great not by its ful. These letters encompass a variety of us with the blood and death of His son. “To A letter dated January 14, 1901, from his branches, but by its roots.” And roots of the subjects, beginning with the family and behave as Christ behaved towards us, it is mother, which has been preserved in the Sheptytsky family include such notables as ending with societal issues. In addition, essential to love! We need love! But we Lviv archives, reveals her as a woman, Metropolitan Andrey wrote deeply thought- need to love not only with the mind, but endowed with a sensitive intellect. “My ful works, such as “God’s Wisdom” and with the heart,” wrote Metropolitan Andrey. child who has been so blessed by God! The The Very Rev. Bohdan Nalysnyk is rec- “Christian Justice” he also translated the One of the primary virtues that distin- tor of St. Nicholas Cathedral in Chicago. ascetic writings of St. Basil the Great from guished the metropolitan was suffering and (Continued on page 22) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44 Ukrainian cultural programs on the increase in the D.C. area by Yaro Bihun October 10, the Yevshan Ukrainian Vocal Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Ensemble of Connecticut, under the direc- tion of Alexander Kuzma, presented a con- WASHINGTON – The U.S. capital area cert of Ukrainian liturgical music at the this autumn has seen a remarkable growth Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine – a jubi- in the number of Ukrainian and Ukraine- lee event, marking the 60th anniversary of related cultural programs – mostly con- the Holy Family Ukrainian Catholic Parish certs, but literary and art events as well – in Washington. featuring an increasing number of On the following Thursday, October 15, Ukrainian-born musicians who have another Washington-area Ukrainian-born recently emigrated and are now pursuing musician, violinist Solomia Gorokhivska their careers in the United States, as well performed with Washington’s Catholic as other soloists and ensembles. University of America symphony orchestra Not that September was barren in this at a downtown Catholic church, and then respect, but this October was exceptional. again on Friday, October 16, with the Bel It began on the first Sunday, October 4, Cantani Opera Company presentation of when Ukrainian-born pianist Elena Handel’s “Julius Caesar” at the Jewish Ulyanova, who five years ago emigrated to Community Center. the Washington area, gave a recital of select- Ms. Gorokhivska, who came to the ed classical works at the St. Luke Catholic United States last year on a Ph.D. scholar- Yaro Bihun Church in McLean, Va. ship to Catholic University, introduced her- Violinist Zino Bogachek (left), violist Phillipe Chao, cellist Amy Ward Butler and Less than a week later, on Saturday, self as a soloist to this area’s Ukrainian pianist Oksana Skidan receive words of praise and appreciation from Andrew American classical music Bihun, president of The Washington Group, at the conclusion of their October 18 audience at The Washington TWG Cultural Fund concert in Alexandria, VA. Group Cultural Fund Sunday series concert in March. The soloists featured in the two remain- Andryczyk of Columbia University. The TWGCF Sunday ing TWGCF concerts in the 2009-2010 One week later, on October 27, the series concert on October 18 season will not need any special introduc- Woodrow Wilson Center hosted a meeting featured Ukrainian-born vio- tion – at least to the Washington old-timers with a Ukrainian religious leader: Patriarch linist Zino Bogachek, who in the audience: violinist Oleh Krysa and of Kyiv and all Rus’-Ukraine Filaret, the was joined by two of his col- pianist Tatiana Tchekina will perform on head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – leagues from the Washington March 14, and pianist Thomas Hrynkiw Kyiv Patriarchate. Opera Orchestra – violist and cellist Nestor Cybriwsky on May 2. While all this was taking place, Phillipe Chao and cellist Amy If anyone attending the Bogachek con- Washington’s Heritage Foundation has been Ward Butler – and another cert on October 18 happened to be an hosting “The Gulag Collection,” an exhibi- Ukrainian expatriate, pianist organ music aficionado and was willing to tion of paintings of the Soviet forced labor Oksana Skidan. This was the pass up the post-concert reception, he or camp system by a former prisoner Nikolai second appearance by Ms. she had just about enough time to drive the Getman (1917-2004). Mr. Getman, who Skidan at this venue. In May few miles south to the Westminster was born and grew up in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Poet and novelist Yuri Andrukhovych fields ques- she shared the Lyceum stage Presbyterian Church in Alexandria to hear spent eight years in one of the most notori- tions about his writings and literary trends in in Arlington, Va., with yet Paul Stetsenko play Bach at the 6 p.m. ous camps of the gulag, Kolyma. The Ukraine during his October 20 presentation at the another Ukrainian-born Vesper services there. Those who would exhibit, which began at the end of Kennan Institute’s Woodrow Wilson International Washington-area pianist, not, can hear him repeat the performance September, is scheduled to remain open Center for Scholars in Washington. Dmitri Nazarenko. over the next three Sundays. through December 9. Two days later, on Tuesday, October 20, And the November schedule is filling up quickly with some interesting events, among in a switch from music to literature, a lead- them: ing Ukrainian poet and novelist, Yuri • The screening of “The Soviet Story,” a Andrukhovych, read excerpts of his works film about the Great Famine in Ukraine and and discussed literary trends in Ukraine at other major Soviet crimes, at the Cato the Woodrow Wilson International Center Institute, November 2. for Scholars. His appearance was part of the • Pianist Pavlo Gintov concert in con- Contemporary Ukrainian Literature Series junction with a reception and dinner at the co-sponsored by the Kennan Institute in Ukrainian Embassy, on November 5. Washington and the Ukrainian Studies • The Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Program at the Harriman Institute of Company performance at George Mason Columbia University, where Mr. University Concert Hall in Fairfax, Va., on Andrukhovych appeared on October 22. November 7, and then again at Montgomery Mr. Andrukhovych is one of the founding College Arts Center in Rockville, Md., members of the popular Ukrainian literary November 20. performance group “Bu-Ba-Bu” (Burlesque- • An organized bus trip to New York City Bluster-Buffoonery) in the mid-1980s. to see soprano Stefania Dovhan in the role Known for speaking and writing tongue-in- of Donna Anna in Mozart’s “Don Giovani” cheek, he commented that there now seem at the New York City Opera, November 8. to be more writers than readers of literature She last performed in Washington in 2001, in Ukraine and noted that the majority of in a recital sponsored by TWGCF, the Rosa contemporary writers there are very young – Ponselle Foundation and the Ukrainian in their mid-20s, he estimated. Also partici- pating in his presentation was Dr. Mark (Continued on page 20)

Dr. Mark Andryczyk of Columbia University introduces Ukrainian poet and nov- elist Yuri Andrukhovych (center), who read excerpts of his works and discussed literary trends in Ukraine at the Kennan Institute’s Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars in Washington on October 20. Seated next to him is the discussion’s translator, Oles Berezhny. No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 11 GENERATION UKE Edited and compiled by Matthew Dubas and Yarema Belej Inaugural Social Awards to bring friends Labor Day weekend at Soyuzivka draws together for roast at Verkhovyna Ukrainian youth in farewell to summer by Yarema Belej “We are looking at the awards show as by Yarema Belej Hrim also employed the talents of Danylo an open-mic roast or stand-up comedy Paslawsky and Jonathan Nahnybida to fire GLEN SPEY, N.Y. – “Best unem- hour,” said Mr. Lukiw. “You go on stage KERHONKSON, N.Y. – With the end of the crowd up even further. ployed,” “most awkward picture” and and your only goal is to make people the summer season, Labor Day at Soyuzivka “The Boozers,” as they are jokingly “most confused” are not your typical laugh. Things can get brutal at the awards, has been the get-together that serves as the called, came up on stage for a three-song awards that warrant a trophy presentation, think the Oscars without the “O” – that’s culmination of summertime fun. sing-along with Hrim that really got every- let alone an acceptance speech. Yet these right, the social awards can leave scars. The upstate New York center was again one out onto the floor. Perhaps it was their are some of the categories that are being We only ask our speakers to theme their at capacity as revelers ascended on the beau- denim outfits or that both have long helped hotly contested as voting for the inaugural material to the categories that they are pre- tiful grounds from near and far. Guests from at Soyuzivka, but the crowd went wild. Social Awards ramps up. senting or have won.” Chicago, Toronto and even California make “Hrim was great!” said Mr. Nahnybida, a “Everyone knows what a great feeling it the trip annually and bid adieu to the warm is to win an award,” said Roman Lukiw, Mr. Lukiw, Mark Kindrachuk and 10-year veteran of Labor Day at Soyuzivka. Danusia Chernyk have been working on weather and good fun that was had through- “They did a great job. A good young band the main organizer of the awards. “That’s out the summer. what I wanted to do, but I slowly began to this inaugural event for several months that took very few breaks and just kept already. With Verkhovyna very dear to all “I thought it was a great range of people,” everyone dancing. The fantastic weather realize that my friends and I have no tal- said Lara Chelak, 21, of New York, a ent, absolutely none. So I figured the their hearts, the venue for these awards over the weekend was also something that 13-year veteran of Labor Day at Soyuzivka. Social Awards would be a great way to was a natural choice. The renovated and added to the success of the weekend. People “It’s always great to see friends from win an award for something that we get updated Manor will play host to the event were able to sit poolside and Tiki Deck-side Chicago, cities in Canada, and from all over made fun of or even get reprimanded for with the hope of it becoming an annual all day long.” by loved ones.” draw. the place.” Indeed the young adults are the Indeed, the positive weather allowed for The unique award show will take place “Introductions, categories, nominees biggest growing demographic of the annual better attendance and continuity of the pro- Saturday, November 21, at Verkhovyna and skits will all be compiled into a video festivities at the Soyuzivka Ukrainian gramming throughout the weekend. Music Moutainview Manor in the grand ball- that will be displayed on a six-foot projec- Heritage Center. and dancing around the sprawling grounds room, with formal attire required. Although tor,” said Mr. Lukiw. “Marko Kindrachuk With many of their peers heading the of Soyuzivka was enjoyed day and night, the awards are being done mostly for is doing all the audio and voice-overs, bands, working behind the bars and making including performances by accordionist laughs, the production and work that will which will just add to the comedy. All cross-country trips to attend, those in their Matthew Dubas on the Tiki Deck on Sunday go into the evening will be very serious. speeches will be projected live as well. We 20s and 30s are the most visible and enthu- afternoon, and Luna and Hrim in the eve- With a host and awards, and orchestrat- also have surprise musical performances siastic every year. Furthermore, the presence nings on the Veselka Patio. ed as a true production, the Social Awards and secret categories and skits.” of the Syzokryli Dance Ensemble, which Future celebrations of Labor Day will will surely amuse and wow the attendees. The night promises to be a laugh-filled performs a concert annually, always ensures still mark the end-of-the-summer festivities, The event is open to the general public and friendly occasion. For more informa- a very active and young dominance on the but it will also remain the first and best with an official after party at the Black Sea tion please contact Mr. Lukiw at dance floor. weekend on the social calendar for many of Pub to close out the night. [email protected] Hrim performed on Saturday night and its attendees. truly amazed and wowed the zaba- va attendees. Zrada releases 16 tracks on self-titled They are truly coming into their own and played album fusing many styles with Ukrainian to the crowd, which gave them PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Zrada, a band from guitar and vocals. rousing ovations Winnipeg, Manitoba, has released a self- In 2006 Zrada released its inaugural EP titled album for September 2009 that fea- “Return of the Wagon.” The album has since and packed the tures 16 tracks of Ukrainian-inspired music. gone out of print. Zrada’s recent perfor- dance floor all One of the songs, “Winter,” features vocals mances include Toronto’s Bloor Street night long. In by Sophia Bilozir. Festival (September 18), a show with addition to their The band’s music is described as a fusion Ukrainian stars Haydamaky at Garrick vast repertoire of of styles, including reggae, klezmer, punk- Theater in Winnipeg (September 25), and Ukrainian music, rock, ska and gypsy music from the Balkans most recently at Lower Deck in Edmonton, contemporary Left to right: (second row) Roman Palylyk, Stefan Drobenko, John Drobenko, Peter Kolinsky; (first row) Dan Paslawsky, and Eastern Europe, in addition to their Alberta (October 23). The band’s website pop hits and clas- Roman Kozicky and John Nahnybida. Ukrainian influences. Their original compo- provides links for videos of its performance sic zabava songs, sitions, presented in a folk style, builds on in Toronto and an interview with Bill Szuch the traditions of their Ukrainian ancestors. of UkeTube. Formed in 2005, Zrada includes: Andriy For more information, readers may visit Michalchyshyn, songwriter, composer, lead www.zradamusic.com, myspace.com/zra- vocalist, trumpet, accordion, tsymbaly, trem- daculturalacademy or e-mail, zradamusic@ bita and drymba (mouth harp); Nick Luchak, gmail.com. Zrada’s new album is available percussion; Taras Babiak, bass; Mykhas for purchase at CDBaby.com (www.cdbaby. Chabluk, violin and vocals; Andrij com/cd/Zrada), at Yevshan (www.yevshan. Semeniuk, accordion, sopilka (wood flute), com), and at selected merchants in Canada vocals and keyboards; and Dobryan Tracz, (see the website for more information).

Zrada: (from left, second row) Andriy Michalchyshyn, Dobryan Tracz, Nick Luchak; (from left, first row) Mykhas Chabluk, Andrij Semeniuk and Taras Babiak. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44 No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 13 Haydamaky deliver solid wall of Kozak rock at Toronto Ukrainian Festival by Jurij Klufas Ukrainian Festival stage program, orga- nized by Festival Entertainment director TORONTO – Haydamaky lived up to Ivanka Podilchak. She noted: “The festi- the highest expectations by pounding out val had 40 different performing groups. a solid concert of energy and music for This year we had many more soloists and Ukrainian youths who travelled to the more out-of-town dance groups from Bloor West Village in Toronto from all smaller communities. We also had out of corners of the United States and Canada. province performers this year from The youth returned the favor with a rous- Edmonton, Winnipeg and New York.” ing welcome of constant cheering, Mr. Podilchak explained that the screaming and dancing throughout the “application process is precise but open performance. to all: each applicant must submit a bio It all started with a cannon blast of and sample of either their music, singing blue and yellow confetti shot out from the or dancing, which are all reviewed before front of the stage onto the crowd and being accepted as a performer. I think its ended just under two hours later with an important to mention that the festival is even bigger high. Thousands of fans came free and everyone involved, including out on this cool September evening to see performers, are volunteers.” the unique performance of the Indeed it is the stage, with its constant Haydamaky – seven professional and movement and color, that is a feature patriotic musicians who deliver an alter- attraction for festival visitors. When plan- native fusion of rock, punk, reggae and ning the stage show, organizers take the ethno-Carpathian music coupled with a audience into consideration and inter- Marco Levytsky relentless, high-energy stage show. change the different acts to create an Haydamaky on the main stage. According to this year’s festival execu- interesting and lively show that showcas- tive director and corporate VP, Olya es the beauty of the Ukrainian culture. Grod, it was “the buzz around the An added dimension of the main stage Haydamaky that helped raise attendance program was the Sunday afternoon two- to the half a million mark for this largest hour youth concert for the under-18 crowd Ukrainian Festival outside Ukraine.” directed by Ola Cholkan. Mr. Cholhan Bringing the Haydamaky to Canada noted that it features a wide variety of acts was an immense project made possible by including an interactive component for the the vision of Celebrate Ontario and the very youngest audience members that was Ukrainian Credit Union. professionally and creatively performed by After an intense week of chaperoning children’s performer Maryka Chabluk the group of Ukrainian musicians. from Winnipeg, and a fifth-generation Organizing Committee member Ola Ukrainian American family folk band Cholkan had this to say about the ener- called Korinya that sang and played on getic band members: “They are an intelli- traditional Ukrainian instruments. gent, curious, humorous, polite and Another festival highlight was the fiercely Ukrainian group of highly talent- Saturday morning parade organized by ed musicians, who love what they do.” Tamara Mischena, past national president The buzz also reached western Canada, of the Ukrainian Canadian Students where community leaders hastily orga- Union. There were 45 entries in the nized a tour to extend a warm welcome to parade this year, led by well-known phi- the Haydamaky in Edmonton, Saskatoon lanthropist and businessman James and Winnipeg. Temerty, the parade marshall, who was Marco Levytsky Haydamaky lead singer and band lead- accompanied in a white 1965 Cadillac Haydamaky fans enjoy the show. er Oleksander Yarmola said he enjoyed convertible by Former Prime Minister of “the community spirit and the positive Canada John Turner (a former festival val poster design and logo were created by culture geared to the Canadian main- interaction of the members of the various parade marshal). Ukrainian artist Diana Melnychenko. stream population. But one of the main communities.” He was also impressed by The winners of the Best Commercial Oksana Wells, who was responsible for and most positive by-products of this the technological savvy of youths who and Non-Commercial entries were festival sales, reported that T-shirts with endeavor is that the event has become the were constantly uploading videos of the Sonechko Daycare and Vanguard Concert/ the festival design were the biggest sellers. social highlight of the year for the various Haydamaky performances to Marching Band. There was a great mix of A very entertaining and informative Ukrainian community. Youtube and other Internet sites. local and Ukrainian businesses and com- attraction at the Festival was the interac- The focal point of this Ukrainian social In Winnipeg Mr. Yarmola met up with munity organizations. tive “Be Ukrainian for a Day” pavilion scene at the festival was the Refreshment members of the music ensemble Zrada The festival attracts visitors of all back- hosted by St. Vladimir Institute and its Garden, which this year was organized by who had also just returned from perform- grounds and offers visitors the opportunity affiliate organizations, such as the the Ukrainian Youth Associations’ ing at the Ukrainian Festival in Toronto, to view and purchase arts, crafts, various Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Toronto Mississauga group of 30 volunteers under where they were a surprise hit and memorabilia and delicious food. Irene Branch. History and travel to Ukraine the leadership of Bohdan Hontar. “Our became festival favorites for both young Nazarewycz was responsible not only for were well represented by a joint effort of aim was to create a fantastic 700-person and old. As a result, Mr. Yarmola said he inviting a record member of vendors – the Consulate General of Ukraine and the social entertainment ambience with music now intends to invite Zrada to Ukraine. over 80 – to the festival, but also in creat- Canada Ukraine Chamber of Commerce. bands playing around the clock. We made The Saturday night performance of the ing a very interesting and friendly festival The aim of this three-day Toronto this the festival’s fun zone,” he said. Haydamaky was the entertainment high- layout that elevated the festival experience Ukrainian festival is to provide a profes- Next year’s festival is slated for light of the non-stop three-day Toronto for all visitors. This year’s Ukrainian festi- sional showcase for Ukrainian art and September 17-19.

Natasha Vaney Mayor David Miller (second from left) with Festival Organizing Committee Marco Levytsky members Roman and Irene Nazarewycz and Walter Maceluch. The Ukraina troupe of Toronto. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44

mised the reputation of the Artek interna- NEWSBRIEFS tional children’s center should be prosecuted CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS (Continued from page 2) and they should make public apologies to social standards. Mr. Matviychuk added that the staff and big team of Artek.” Mr. TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x 3040 Ukraine would have to print uncovered Novozhylov said that those who are to blame for this scandal, no matter which OR E-MAIL [email protected] money or dismiss 1.6 million people in the budget sector. For his part, First Vice Prime posts they hold, should be found and pun- Minister Oleksander Turchynov had said ished. He also sent letters to the Ukrainian president and the leaders of Ukraine’s top SERVICES PROFESSIONALS that the adoption of the law on a rise in social standards could bring the full destruc- political parties demanding that they proper- tion of Ukraine’s financial system. ly assess and publicly condemn the immoral (Ukrinform) activities that caused damage to the state and compromised the reputation of the Artek Prime minister wants presidential veto children’s center. (Ukrinform) KYIV – Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Poroshenko calls for diplomacy Tymoshenko has sent to President Viktor Yushchenko a letter proposing that he veto KYIV – Ukrainian Foreign Affairs the recently adopted law on establishment of Minister Petro Poroshenko has asked politi- new living and minimum wages. cians to leave the settlement of the Black “Unfortunately, ignoring economic axioms, Sea Fleet issue to diplomats, it was reported being guided exclusively by election popu- on October 27. Speaking on the ICTV chan- lism and neglecting common sense, certain nel, Mr. Poroshenko said that a joint state- Jaroslaw Lemega political forces are trying to push Ukraine ment had been made during his recent visit Architect & DesignBuild Contractor into economic chaos,” reads the prime min- to Moscow that “basic agreements on the Custom Residential & Commercial ister’s letter dated October 22, the liaison Black Sea Fleet will remain unchanged and Design & Construction Service department of the Cabinet of Ministers’ will be implemented in full, and this issue Tel.: 732-872-2512 doesn’t need further discussions.” He added: Serving all of New Jersey Secretariat reported. “While confirming my striving for further economic reforms even “Basic agreements contain the date when in conditions of the global financial crisis, I they expire – 2017. We’re confident that am asking you to impose a presidential veto diplomats should resolve the issues that arise on this law,” the prime minister added. between each other. This will be more effec- (Ukrinform) tive.” (Ukrinform) One accused in Artek scandal “Politicians” sold to highest bidders KYIV – The Procurator General’s Office KYIV – “Politicians for sale! Get your (PGO), where the case of child abuse at the politician here!” These were the slogans a Artek international children’s center was youth organization in Lviv used at an auc- moved on October 24, says there is only one tion of dolls depicting some of the country’s person accused in the case: the father of leading politicians, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian these children. There are no others accused Service reported on October 21. Andrii Ben, or suspected in that case, the PGO press ser- chairman of the Youth National Congress, vice reported. As reported earlier, Party of told RFE/RL that the auction was intended Regions National Deputy Vadym to point out that politicians offer themselves Kolesnichenko claimed that children had to the highest bidder and use state funds to been raped at Artek by “high-ranking offi- promote themselves. “These traditional cials” whose arrest was impossible without Ukrainian dolls are made by winding cloth the Verkhovna Rada’s consent. Later, media and cords, and they are symbols of purity reports gave the names of three national and transparency, qualities that are sadly deputies. The PGO stated that the person lacking in Ukrainian politics,” Mr. Ben said. accused in the case has been in custody for The Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko doll GEORGE B. KORDUBA two months, and Artek officials rejected all fetched 51 hrv (about $8) at the auction, Counsellor at Law statements made by Mr. Kolesnichenko, while that of opposition leader Viktor Emphasis on Real Estate, Wills, Trusts and Elder Law saying Artek has nothing to do with this Yanukovych sold for 36 hrv. The Youth Ward Witty Drive, P.O. Box 249 matter. Internal Affairs Minister Yurii National Congress held the action to mark MONTVILLE, NJ 07045 Lutsenko said October 14 that charges were the opening of the campaigning in Ukraine’s Hours by Appointment Tel.: (973) 335-4555 brought and the father of the abused children presidential election. (RFE/RL) had been arrested in April. (Ukrinform) MERCHANDISE Kyiv gives PACE Holodomor evidence YTB faction expels Omelchenko KYIV – The chief of the Security KYIV – The parliamentary faction of the Service of Ukraine (SBU), Valentyn Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc (YTB) has expelled Nalyvaichenko, met with Mevlut National Deputy Hryhorii Omelchenko, it Cavusoglu, vice-president of the was reported on October 22. Since Mr. Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Omelchenko represented the faction on the Europe (PACE) and rapporteur for prob- Verkhovna Rada’s delegation to the lems on the famine in the former Soviet OPPORTUNITY Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Union. The SBU press service reported on Europe, it was decided to replace him with October 23 that Mr. Nalyvaichenko Serhii Sobolev, the faction’s deputy chair. informed the PACE official about the EARN EXTRA INCOME! Information on the YTB website says that progress in the investigation of a criminal Mr. Omelchenko was expelled “because of case on genocide in Ukraine in 1932-1933. The Ukrainian Weekly is looking corrupt activities, low morals and cynical The Ukrainian investigation has estab- slander of his associates.” Mr. Omelchenko lished that genocide was committed by for advertising sales agents. way of an artificial famine, using such For additional information contact said he was withdrawing from Ms. Tymoshenko’s Batkivschyna party because mechanisms as: isolation of Ukraine’s ter- Maria Oscislawski, Advertising he was unwilling to share party membership ritory by special armed military units; Manager, The Ukrainian Weekly, with ex-criminals. The Artek child abuse inclusion of districts and localities onto 973-292-9800, ext 3040. scandal was the reason for his act. Mr. black lists; blockades by troops; a ban on Omelchenko told the Procurator General’s people’s movement outside the bounds of Office that YTB members Viktor Ukolov, these areas; full seizure of foodstuffs and Serhii Terekhin and Ruslan Bohdan had a seed stocks; a trade ban; and restriction of hand in the affair. Mr. Omelchenko insisted the movement of peasants looking for Insure and be sure. that his statement was made public by foodstuffs. In the course of the investiga- Vadym Kolesnichenko of the Party of tion, Ukraine received evidence of crimes Join the UNA! Regions without his consent. (Ukrinform) against humanity committed by top Soviet officials. The genocide in Ukraine in Artek chair wants prosecutions 1932-33 is proved by 3,685 classified Soviet documents, including those bearing KYIV – The director general of the Artek Joseph Stalin’s signature, and many other WANT IMPACT? international children’s center, Borys papers, as well as 933 mass burial places Novozhylov, has demanded that everyone of victims. Mr. Nalyvaichenko also said Run your advertisement here, who discredited the center be prosecuted. In in The Ukrainian Weekly’s that, in order to collect proof of genocide his official statement published by the cen- of Ukrainians in other countries in full CLASSIFIEDS section. ter’s press service on October 26, he said: “I categorically insist that all who compro- (Continued on page 15) No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 15

on October 12, quoting, citing val was held in Antalya, Turkey, with 45 University of Kyiv and had not received a NEWSBRIEFS AltcomKyivBud Director Ihor Beliaev. participants representing 17 countries. diploma. Late in September, the chief of (Continued from page 14) “Two-stage preparatory work has been (Ukrinform) the Ukrainian Internal Affairs Ministry’s launched,” he said, adding that the first Main Office in Crimea, National Deputy compliance with international law, SBU Canada cuts Ukrainian steel duty investigators have submitted petitions on stage involves 42,000 square meters and Hennadii Moskal of the Yulia Tymoshenko legal assistance to law enforcement agen- the total area will be up to 80,000 square KYIV – Following antidumping pro- Bloc, said that Mr. Kyslynskyi had used a cies in Russia, Belarus, Kazakhstan, meters. With peak loading during the ceedings, Canadian authorities decided to forged document of higher education. He Moldova, Italy, the United States, Euro-2012 European soccer champion- reduce the import duty on Ukrainian asked Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko Germany, Austria and Poland. (Ukrinform) ships, the airport will be able to service rolled metal more than threefold, the and Procurator General Oleksander 3,100 passengers per hour. Mr. Beliaev newspaper Delo reported on October 14. Medvedko to conduct checks on the Tymoshenko most influential woman noted that the cost of the contract signed Canada will now tax rolled stock imports authenticity of Mr. Kyslynskyi’s diploma. is 1.3 billion hrv. “The airport will be KYIV – Ukrainian Prime Minister of AzovStal (MetInvest Group) at 14.7 (Ukrinform) built by November 1, 2011,” said percent, and those of other Ukrainian Yulia Tymoshenko has topped Focus Oleksander Tyslenko, CEO at Altcom President orders more border controls magazine’s ranking of the most influen- companies at 20.2 percent. Beside Financial-Industrial Group Ltd. MetInvest, Ukraine’s Mariupol-based tial Ukrainian women of 2009, it was (Ukrinform) KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko reported on October 22. The head of the Illich metallurgical mill also supplies has ordered the State Border Guard Presidential Secretariat, Vira Ulianchenko, Autobahn to link Ukraine, Poland rolled metal to Canada. Previously, the Service, State Customs Service, Security is second, and the president’s wife, the duty was 63 percent for all Ukrainian Service of Ukraine, Internal Affairs KYIV – A modern European autobahn chairwoman of the supervisory board of producers. Experts say lower duties will Ministry and Foreign Affairs Ministry to will link Ukraine and Poland ahead of the the Ukraine 3000 Charitable Foundation, make Ukrainian metallurgy more com- undertake joint efforts to ensure reliable Euro-2012 soccer championships, the Kateryna Yushchenko, is third. The top petitive in the Canadian market. Canada blocking of rings of illegal immigrants, Information Center Ukraine-2012 report- five most influential Ukrainian women is not the base market for Ukraine’s steel smuggled goods and narcotic substances ed on October 12, quoting Vice Prime also include National Security and industry. However, when the demand for Minister Ivan Vasiunyk. “Poland had no that enter Ukraine, it was reported on Defense Council Secretary Raisa metals revives, Ukrainian mills will have time to build the autobahn to the October 27. Via a presidential decree, Mr. Bohatyriova (fourth) and Party of Regions a chance to strengthen their positions in Ukrainian border, however, after I Yushchenko ordered these agencies in National Deputy Anna Herman (fifth). the North American market. (Ukrinform) approached Polish authorities, they sped conjunction with the relevant authorities (Ukrinform) up a tender procedure. In 2010 Poland Cossack leader barred from Ukraine of neighboring countries to take measures Embassy cites Ukrainophobes will start building its own section. The to introduce a regime of efficient control KYIV – The Security Service of of the state border and its protection from Ukrainian section from Krakovets to Lviv Ukraine (known by its Ukrainian acro- KYIV – The Ukrainian Embassy in will be built by Poland’s new concession- both external and internal threats to Russia is “strongly concerned” about the nym as SBU) has said that its decision national security. (Ukrinform) er, which is investing 100 million euros not to allow a Russian citizen, a leader of tone and form of an October 14 discus- in the project,” Mr. Vasiunyk said. sion during the TV show “A Matter of the Don Cossacks, to enter Ukraine was President hopes for population growth Ukraine and Poland won the tender for legitimate. The SBU’s press service said Principle” on Russia’s TV Center channel hosting the 2012 European soccer cham- KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko regarding various aspects of Ukraine’s the decision was made to prevent the cre- pionship. (Ukrinform) ation of an illegal parliamentary forma- forecasts that Ukraine will see its first domestic policy. The Ukrainian Embassy increase in population in 2015. is concerned about the fact that the Ministry creates database of lawbreakers tion on Ukrainian territory. The incident took place on October 4 when an ataman Addressing the nationwide meeting “With show’s writers and guest Konstantin KYIV – The Ukrainian Internal Affairs Love and Care for Children” in Kharkiv Zatulin decided to talk about “whether (leader) of the Don Cossacks, Viktor Ministry has almost completed its work Demyanenko, was refused entry into on October 22, Mr. Yushchenko said the Russians and Ukrainians will be eyeing on creating a single database of individu- birth rate in the country has grown from each other through [gun] sights.” In this Ukraine. Mr. Demyanenko was heading als who violate the law during football to Ukraine’s Luhansk Oblast to meet with 8.2 percent to 11 percent over five tears. way, extremely dangerous themes are matches, it was reported on October 23. He said that four Ukrainian regions cur- raised, the Embassy said, noting: “We can the Don Cossacks who live there. A Over 700 football hooligans have already rently have positive growth, and their only regret that those Russian politicians, spokesman for the so-called Great Don been registered in the database, the number is expected to double by the end who have for a long time and for good Cossacks Army, Vladimir Voronin, said Ukraine 2012 Information Center said. of 2009. “If such a pace is kept up, reason become in Ukraine symbols of, Mr. Demyanenko intended to hand honor- Foreign, rather than local, fans pose the Ukraine will first see an absolute growth frankly, Ukrainophobia, still have access ary certificates of the army to Cossacks greatest threat during football matches. of its population in 2015,” he underlined. to influential information platforms they living in Ukraine. The Don Cossacks his- Their registration will continue until 2012 torically considered themselves border Mr. Yushchenko added that over the past use to damage the atmosphere of bilateral to ensure the successful hosting of the relations.” (Ukrinform) guards of the Russian empire. three years the number of mothers who 2012 European Football Championship in (Ukrinform) did not want to bear children had declined RFE/RL news for Abkhazia, South Ossetia Ukraine. The entry into Ukrainian stadi- by nearly one-half and that the trend of ums of individuals registered on the data- President sacks SBU deputy chief increasing adoptions within Ukraine is PRAGUE– This month RFE/RL will base will be restricted during Euro-2012 KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko growing. A total of 1,520 children have launch a news program in Russian to the matches. Moreover, Ukraine’s law has dismissed Andrii Kyslynskyi from the been adopted this year. According to the Georgian regions of South Ossetia and enforcement agencies will exchange post of deputy chief of the Security Service State Statistics Committee, Ukraine’s Abkhazia. The new 60-minute daily radio information with the police from other of Ukraine (SBU), it was reported on population has been declining by 200,000 broadcast, called “Ekho Kavkaza” (Echo countries about those who could poten- October 14. Education Minister Ivan to 500,000 persons annually. As of of the Caucasus), will focus on local and tially violate discipline. (Ukrinform) Vakarchuk said on October 12 that the September 1, there were 46,016 million international news and current affairs. results of checks by the Education Ministry people living in Ukraine. A nationwide “Our goal is to promote dialogue and tol- 5,000 Ukrainians get passes to Poland confirmed that Mr. Kyslynskyi had not census in is scheduled for 2011. erance in this conflict-ridden part of the KYIV – According to Ukraine’s studied at Taras Shevchenko National (Ukrinform) world,” RFE/RL Georgian Service Ambassador to Poland Oleksander Director David Kakabadze, who will Motsyk, Ukrainians have filed over supervise the new show, said on October 12,000 appeals for certificates on the 7. “This program will provide accurate local border traffic with Poland. Some news and information and responsible 5,000 residents of border regions have discussion of critical issues to a region already received the facilitated documents where people are exposed to a lot of mis- for travels to Poland. The ambassador information.” According to Freedom said no complaints concerning the issue House’s 2008 Freedom of the Press of special passes to Poland have come Index, “Authorities in the separatist from Ukrainian citizens. The travel certif- regions of Abkhazia and South Ossetia icates are issued by Polish Consulates restrict media freedom despite the legal General in Lviv and Lutsk. Mr. Motsyk protections for it. Local and foreign jour- also said preparations are under way for nalists are frequently intimidated and talks with Warsaw and Brussels on exten- detained, and there is little access to local sion of the facilitation zone from 30 to 50 or foreign information in these regions.” kilometers. “The agreement on local bor- Journalists from RFE/RL’s Georgian and der traffic is the first step toward visa-free Russian services will contribute to “Ekho travel of Ukrainian citizens to the Kavkaza” from Georgia (including South European Union,” the ambassador Ossetia and Abkhazia), Russia and stressed. His comments were reported on Prague. The program will also feature a October 12. (Ukrinform) Russian-language website with news, photos, audio clips, and video. RFE/RL’s Ukrainian becomes Little Miss World Georgian Service, known locally as Radio KYIV – Eleven-year-old Ukrainian Tavisupleba, began in 1953 as part of Anastasiya Tkach on October 13 won the Radio Liberty’s broadcasts to the Soviet title and gold crown at the Little Miss Union. (RFE/RL) World 2009 international children’s cul- New terminal to be built in Donetsk ture and art festival, the festival’s presi- dent, Natalia Kovaliova, said. She said KYIV – A new terminal will be built at that during her year’s reign Anastasiya Donetsk International Airport, the press would serve as the official ambassador of service of the Altcom company reported the Little Miss World festival. The festi- 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44 U. of Alberta offers graduate study in Ukrainian culture, language, literature EDMONTON, Alberta – The to the study of Ukrainian disciplines. come internationally recognized scholars December 1 of this year. 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The Ukrainian Institute of America presents HOHOL ARTS FEST Celebrating the 200th Anniversary of the Birth of Mykola Hohol November 5 - 8, 2009

HOHOL in ART HOHOL in MUSIC Yury Tchary - Hohol: Reflections CONCERT – Nov 8 at 4pm Nov 5 - 22, Opening – Nov 5 at 6pm Selected arias from operas: Lysenko – Taras Bulba, Tchaikovsky – Cherevychky HOHOL in FILM Mussorgsky – Sorochynsky Yarmarok Evenings on a Farm near Dykanka – Nov 5 at 8pm Shostakovich – Nos Diary of a Madman, Viy – Nov 6 at 7pm Rimsky-Korsakoff – May Night Lost Paradise (a documentary) – Nov 7 at 2pm Virko Baley – To Hohol (words of Shevchenko) Alfred Schnittke – Gogol Suite for Two Pianos Leonid Hrabovsky – Symphony-Legende Eve on Ivan Kupalo HOHOL in WORD (movements transcribed for two pianos by the composer) “Hohol/Gogol in today’s literary, cultural and political context” – Nov 7 at 4pm Elena Heimur and Oksana Krovytska, sopranos Roundtable panel discussion moderated by Prof. George Grabowicz Eteri Andjaparidz, Sergei Babayan, Laryssa Krupa, Isabelle O’Connell, with Halyna Hryn, Volodymyr Dibrova and Alexander Motyl and Anna Vinnitsky, pianists Works Inspired by Hohol – Nov 7 at 7pm Pre-concert Lecture by Prof. Yakov Gubanov at 2:30pm Architectures by Christine Turczyn, performed by Yara Arts Group Gogoliada by Alexander Slobodyanik The Idiot by Yuri Tarnawsky, selections from the mini-novel Ukrainian Institute of America General Admission $50 - All events pass 2 East 79th Street (corner 5th Ave) $20 - Saturday all events New York, NY 10075 $10 - for any event Thursday, Friday or Saturday $25 - Concert 212-288-8660 $30 - Concert with Lecture www.ukrainianinstitute.org No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 17 Carpathian Ski Club marks 85th anniversary with fall get-together at Soyuzivka KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The annual KLK Fall Weekend at Soyuzivka was a very special one this year as the Carpathian Ski Club (known by its Ukrainian acronym as KLK) commemorated its 85th anniversary. Saturday, October 3, began with the customary tennis matches coordinated by Ivan Durbak. The afternoon pro- gressed with friendly tennis doubles, mingling and relax- ation. Afterwards everyone proceeded to the Main House for an afternoon social. The evening gala affair commenced with cocktail hour at the Trembita Lounge followed by dinner, dancing and a for- mal program in the Veselka hall. The hall was a skier’s perfect dream. It was a winter won- derland dressed in white, with crystal branches and twin- kling candlelight glittering on the tables. The decorations were provided by Barbara Woodruff of Floral Designs in Andover, N.J. Everyone danced to the music provided by Vidlunnia while enjoying the wonderful Soyuzivka cuisine. All of this was orchestrated by KLK Vice-President Vira Popel and Adia Fedash. Honored during the Carpathian Ski Club’s 85th anniversary banquet were KLK presidents (from left): The president of KLK, Erko Palydowych, opened the George Kupchinsky, Roman Hawrylak, George Popel, Wolodymyr Hnatkiwsky and Erko Palydowych formal program with a greeting and then turned over the next part of the program to master of ceremonies Ihor The next day, after breakfast and Sunday Chuma of Toronto. Mr. Chuma brought greetings from the liturgy, KLK members assembled for a meet- Canadian KLK and then went on to the formal part of the ing to elect a new board, with Mr. Palydowych evening. He introduced Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United re-elected as president. Nations Yuri Sergeyev, who greeted everyone. Also elected were: Ms. Popel, vice-presi- Ambassador Sergeyev brought special trophies and dent; Ms. Fedash, treasurer; Christine Klufas, plaques from Minister of Family, Youth and Sports Yurii secretary; Orest Fedash and Zenon Stakhiv, Pavlenko, which were awarded to Orest Slupchynskyj, skiing chairmen; Messrs. Durbak and Popel, Wolodymyr Hnatkiwsky, George Kupchinsky and Roman tennis chairmen; Andrew Hadzewycz, external Hawrylak. affairs; Petro Darmohraj, nominating commit- Presenters Mmes. Popel and Fedash gave out plaques of tee. Mr. Popel was elected also as the KLK’s thanks to former heads of the KLK: George Kupchinsky, delegate to the Ukrainian Sports Federation of Mr. Hawrylak, Mr. Hnatkiwsky, George Popel, and the the U.S.A. and Canada (known by its organization’s current leader, Mr. Palydowych. Ukrainian acronym as USCAK). Mr. Durbak then awarded trophies for best sportsmanship The 85th anniversary celebration of the (among females and males) to Luba Buhaj and Mr. Popel. Carpathian Ski Club thus came to an end, and After the official part of the program was concluded, all everyone dispersed with fond memories of a Ambassador Yurii Sergeyev (right) presents an award from enjoyed the dancing and socializing into the wee hours of wonderful weekend at the Soyuzivka Ukraine’s Minister of Family, Youth and Sports to Orest the morning. Ukrainian Heritage Center. Slupchynskyj.

A group of KLK members during their annual fall get-together at Soyuzivka. KLK Vice-President Vira Popel at the banquet.

attention from the Obama administration as Prague in April for a European Union sum- “At the level of government-to-govern- Biden working... they received from former U.S. Presidents mit, he drew criticism for failing to attend ment and leaders-to-leaders, we are back (Continued from page 3) Bill Clinton and George W. Bush. ceremonies in Poland on September 1 mark- on track, working together on one of the threat.” “I think the problem is that the Eastern ing the 70th anniversary of World War II. most important issues of common defense At a NATO defense ministers’ meeting in Europeans are not as high up on the The announcement that the White against some future threats,” Mr. Smolar Bratislava last week, Secretary-General American agenda as they like to think they House was abandoning the Bush adminis- says, referring to the Obama administra- Anders Fogh Rasmussen sought to allay are. And they are not able to deliver the tration’s concept of missile defense came tion’s retooled missile-defense plan. those fears, saying that “NATO’s core task things the Americans need right now,” on the symbolically important day of “As far as politics is concerned, I don’t was, is, and will remain the defense of our says Mr. Lucas. September 17 – the 70th anniversary of the think that all anxieties have been eliminat- territory and our populations. For our alli- “It is not the Eastern Europeans who are Soviet invasion of Poland in 1939. ed. They have a lot to do with the situation ance to endure, all members must feel that going to sort out Iran. It is not the Eastern Some in the region even claim that the in Central Europe, in the South Caucasus, they are safe and secure.” Europeans who are going to sort out fact that Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw [and with] what will happen to Georgia At the same meeting, U.S. Assistant Afghanistan. It’s hard for them to get the Sikorski, a favorite of the Bush adminis- and Ukraine,” he says. Secretary of Defense Alexander Vershbow attention in Washington that they need, tration, was passed over for NATO secre- said NATO’s new strategic concept, which that would produce the reassurances they tary-general in favor of Mr. Rasmussen Copyright 2009, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted is currently being drafted, will need to need,” he says. “So there is a bit of a was a sign of Warsaw’s diminished impor- with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ “strike the right balance among old and vicious circle developing.” tance in Washington. Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, new missions.” Officials in Eastern Europe also believe Vice-President Biden’s visit has gone a Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org. In addition to concerns about NATO’s they have been snubbed repeatedly by the long way toward soothing many of the (See http://www.rferl.org/content/Biden_ effectiveness, Eastern Europeans are trou- Obama White House. fears in the region, but it hasn’t eradicated Working_To_Make_It_All_Quiet_On_ bled that they are not getting nearly as much Although President Obama traveled to them entirely. The_Eastern_Front/1862620.html.) 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44

Hrynevych pointed out in his presenta- Jews is Kharkiv’s. Dr. Rudling later had claimed. Kyiv conference... tion. claimed that he referred to only one diary Evidence of war crimes in Belarus, or (Continued from page 3) “Sociological polls demonstrate chang- account – Kharkiv’s – the only one he the lack thereof, may eventually be con- Ukrainian government should interpret es where purposeful work was done,” he knows of. firmed by Dr. Rudling, who traveled to World War II and present it to the public, said. “Accordingly, changes are absent Mr. Patruliak confirmed with The Belarus for research and plans more visits whether in schools or state-owned media. where nothing was done. Yushchenko Weekly that he found Kharkiv’s account as archives become more accessible, par- Dr. Roman Serbyn, professor emeritus didn’t attempt to remove the Great in 2000 while conducting research at the ticularly on the Schutzmannschaft battal- at the University of Montreal at Quebec, Patriotic War narrative and nothing has Central State Archives in Kyiv. It wasn’t ions and Gen. Shukhevych’s 201 unit stated his belief that historical-political happened here. More than half the a diary entry, but an interrogation proto- which evolved from Nachtigall. myths are an important factor in consoli- Ukrainian population supports this name col produced by OUN commanders who “This episode is entirely missing and dating society, which was challenged by and holiday. Yet there are changes regard- suspected Kharkiv of spying for the it’s deliberately left out,” he said, refer- Oleksander Zaitsev, history department ing the UPA, which more than half of sur- Soviets, he said. ring to UPA reference works such as vey respondents don’t view negatively.” Kharkiv claimed his unit murdered Litopys UPA that don’t report in depth on chair at the Ukrainian Catholic University Among the priorities of the Canadian Jews and Bolsheviks as a rageful act of Shukhevych’s Schutzmannschaft 201 unit in Lviv. Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the vengeance after learning from shaken vil- in Belarus. Ukraine’s World War II experience University of Alberta in Edmonton will lagers that a nearby village was burned to “The Schutzmannschaft’s task was to needs to undergo a process he called “de- remain determining whether World War II the ground by “NKVD agents and Jews,” kill Jews and to root out partisans,” he inventorization,” “de-sacrilegation” and Commander Roman Shukhevych and his said Mr. Petruliak, an assistant professor said, adding his opinion that “The presup- “rationalization,” Mr. Zaitsev said. Nachtigall battalion were responsible for of modern history at Shevchenko State position that Schutzmannschaft 201, “Historical myths aren’t identical to Jewish pogroms in 1941 and 1942. University in Kyiv. because of Shukhevych’s Christian chari- falsifying history,” he said. “Those who For decades, history professor Dr. John The verity of these events remains ty, would not be involved in this is quite produce and spread them will sincerely Paul Himka has believed that Gen. unconfirmed. ludicrous.” strive for historical truth and use real Shukhevych participated in pogroms but Kharkiv belonged to a Nachtigall The conference provoked some other facts. However, their truth is only true for has found limited evidence to back up his reconnaissance unit that scouted for controversy as well. Dr. Rudling said he a certain community. Its [the truth’s] suspicions. Bolsheviks about 10 kilometers ahead of was disturbed by an UPA exhibit prepared value doesn’t consider conformity with Dr. Per Anders Rudling, a colleague of their battalion and Nazi German troops at by Viacheslav Viatrovych, an advisor to facts, but the ability to support the exis- Dr. Himka in Edmonton, attended the the time of the murders, Mr. Petruliak Security Service of Ukraine Chair tence of a community.” conference and referred to a book pub- explained. Nachtigall troops were never Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, which made no Meanwhile, among Dr. Hrynevych’s lished in 2004 in Kyiv by UPA expert involved in Nazi-sanctioned ethnic mention of the Lviv pogroms in the sum- main concerns is the continued use of the Ivan Patruliak, which cites a diary entry cleansing campaigns in the summer of mer of 1941, Shukhevych’s service in the term “Great Patriotic War” (Velyka written by a soldier named Viktor 1941, he said. Schutzmannshaft and Nazi Wehrmacht or Vitchyzniana Viina) instead of World War Kharkiv, a confirmed Nachtigall soldier. In discussing Shukhevych’s suspected the Volyn massacres. II, which politicians such as former He admitted shooting an unspecified pogroms, Dr. Rudling mentioned that Another controversy emerged when Education Ministry Stanislav Nikolayenko number of Jews in a few Vinnytsia Oblast Nachtigall soldiers were given furloughs Dr. Ihor Yukhnovskyi, director of the are continuing to revive for political ends. villages during his Nachtigall service in when the German Nazis invaded Lviv in Ukrainian Institute of National Memory, [Mr. Nikolayenko’s Spravedlyvist the summer of 1941. June 1941, implying they were granted compared willfull Holocaust perpetrators (Justice) party recently joined a political “There is still very much an open dis- for Ukrainian soldiers to kill Jews, rather with the Judenrate, which were admin- bloc endorsing Communist Party Chair cussion about this, but we know that the than tending to personal matters. strative councils in which Jewish leaders Petro Symonenko for the Ukrainian presi- Nachtigall battalion had soldiers that par- “Even if there is nothing on were forced to serve as intermediaries for dency.] ticipated in pogroms and murders of Shukhevych’s whereabouts in June 1941, the Nazis. Such a view has a “clear anti- Even President Viktor Yushchenko, Jews, as we know from their own diary we know that the Nachtigall battalion was Semitic nature,” Dr. Rudling commented. accused by his critics of nationalism, accounts, of members of Nachtigall,” Dr. given a furlough,” he told his conference Among the conference’s accomplish- maintained a significant element of the Rudling said in his September 25 presen- session. “Some soldiers likely participat- ments was including the Ukrainian Center Soviet approach to remembering the war, tation. ed in pogroms, others did not.” for Holocaust Studies into a wider net- sanctioning the use of Soviet symbols in He referred to “diary accounts” in the Mr. Patruliak said his research deter- work of such centers throughout the state-sponsored commemorations of the plural, but the only known admission of mined Gen. Shukhevych granted his bat- world, Mr. Stachiw said. May 9 Victory Day festivities, Dr. Nachtigall soldiers murdering civilian talion leave between July 1 and 7, 1941, Several scholars were also invited to to allow his soldiers to recover bodies of participate in conferences in North family and friends, having recently found America, particularly the conference the corpse of his own brother. planned at the University of Ottawa on Additionally, the troops didn’t have any World War II memory in Ukraine. political orders given the chaos in the city The conference presentations will be at the time, in which Ukrainian indepen- published in English and Ukrainian, and dence was hastily declared. distributed via the Internet, he said. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian delegation The conference drew more than 18 that visited the Yad Vashem Holocaust sponsors, among the largest being the Museum in Jerusalem confirmed in U.S. Department of State, the Canadian March 2008 that Yad Vashem Council Institute of Ukrainian Studies, the Chairman Joseph Lapid didn’t possess a Embassy of Canada in Ukraine, the file of evidence that Gen. Shukhevych Embassy of Poland in Ukraine and the and his men killed Jews in 1941, as he Kennan Institute in Washington.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION announces that its

NORTHERN NEW JERSEY DISTRICT FALL ORGANIZING MEETING will be held on Friday, November 13, 2009 at 3:00 P.M. At the UNA Home Office 2200 Rt.10, Parsippany, NJ 07054

Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches:

25, 27, 37, 42, 70, 76, 133, 134, 142, 171, 172, 214, 234, 287, 340

All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting

MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY:

Members of UNA Executive Committee Eugene Oscislawski - UNA Advisor

DISTRICT COMMITTEE Stephan Welhasch, District Chairman Neonila Sochan, Secretary Walter Honcharyk, Treasurer No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 19 Basilian sisters host annual pilgrimage in Pennsylvania FOX CHASE MANOR, Pa. – Under a bright moon, the hierarchy, clergy, sisters, youth and faithful processed to the Shrine of Our Lady of Pochayiv on Saturday night, October 3. There an Akathist to the Mother of God was celebrated by Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka with responses by the Philadelphia Deanery Clergy. The service concluded with an inspiring and heartfelt homily delivered by the Very Rev. Ivan Kaszczak. Aftewards the 60-some youths met in the Basilian Spirituality Center for the Young Adult Dialogue. Under the direc- tion of the Very Rev. Kaszczak, the Rev. Myron Myronyuk, Sister Dia Stasiuk, OSBM, and Sister Maria Rozmarynowycz, OSBM, the youths shared in a program consisting of prayer, presentations, reflec- tion and dialogue. On Sunday, October 4, over 1,000 pil- grims descended upon the motherhouse grounds, as the day commenced with the hierarchical divine liturgy. The celebrant and homilist was Metropolitan Archbishop Stefan Soroka. Concelebrants were Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, Bishop Basil Losten, the Very Rev. Philip Sandrick, OSBM, and the Rev. Archpriest Daniel Troyan. Paul J. Makar and Claudio Marconi served as Deacons. The responses were sung by the seminarians of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Washington. Under a bright sunny sky the pilgrims gathered at the Shrine of Our Lady of Pochayiv where a moleben to the Mother Members of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization and the Ukrainian American Youth Association at the hierarchical of God was celebrated by Bishop divine liturgy celebrated as part of the annual pilgrimage to the Mother of God in Fox Chase Manor, Pa. Chomnycky, along with Metropolitan Archbishop Soroka and clergy from the es. The services concluded with the Life” was stressed throughout both days in Lydia gave a brief introduction on the sig- Philadelphia Archeparchy. The choir from Mystery of Holy Anointing, with the pil- the homilies, programs and events of the nificance of the feast of Protection of the St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church grims coming forward in faith and hope day. This was especially evident in the chil- Mother of God (Pokrova) with the children of Elizabeth, N.J., under the direction of to receive a healing touch. dren’s program conducted by Sister Lydia engaging in coloring their own icons of the the Rev. Joseph Szupa, sang the respons- The theme “Mother of God, Omophor of Anna Sawka on Sunday afternoon. Sister Blessed Virgin Mary. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44

country’s presidential elections. lion hrv. Mr. Mahera predicts that at embassies and consular institutions. Campaign watch... (Ukrinform between 20 and 30 presidential candi- Now the issue concerns the extension of (Continued from page 4) dates will register. (Ukrinform) polling stations.” The Constitutional Nomination deposit is deterrent Union of Leftist Forces. Court recently declared as unconstitution- Voting for Ukrainians abroad al a clause from the new law on presiden- KYIV – Andrii Mahera, deputy chair Lytvyn invites international observers tial elections that granted the right to vote of the Central Election Commission, said KYIV – Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs only to those Ukrainians abroad who KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Chairman on October 27 that he doubts any “techni- Ministry has set up a committee of voters were registered at consular institutions. Volodymyr Lytvyn said on October 16 cal” candidates will run in the coming in order to ensure that Ukrainians living The CEC had forecast, before the court’s that he sent letters to all international par- presidential elections. The registration of abroad are able to vote in the presidential decision, that only a tenth of Ukrainians liamentary organizations, in which technical candidates is made more diffi- election. Ministry spokesman Valerii abroad, or around 390,000, would be able Ukraine has membership, asking them to cult by the increase in the nomination Dzhyhun said at a briefing on October 26 to cast their votes in this presidential elec- send observers to Ukraine to monitor the deposit sum from 500,000 hrv to 2.5 mil- that “The vote was previously held only tion. (Ukrinform)

Shanghai Jazz Club, Tim McLoone’s infamous Polish political concentration Preview of events... Supper Club and other venues. Tickets are Ukrainian cultural... camp of the 1930s. $35 per person; seating is limited and (Continued from page 24) advance reservations are required. Attire is (Continued from page 10) • The Antonovych Foundation Prizes for by Dance Inc., as well as several cash draw- casual. For reservations and event informa- Embassy. Since then Ms. Dovhan has pur- literature and scholarship will be presented ings. (First prize is $5,000; second prize, tion call 973-884-3336. Net event proceeds sued her operatic career in Europe and made to writer Oksana Zabuzhko and historian $1,000; third prize, $500; fourth and fifth will benefit the Ukrainian American her U.S. operatic debut in June in the title Lubomyr Wynar at the Ukrainian Embassy, prizes, $250 each; sixth and seventh prizes, Cultural Center of New Jersey. The role in Gustave Charpentier’s “Louise” at November 20. $200 each; and 20 more prizes of $100 UACCNJ is located at 60 N. Jefferson the Spoleto USA 2009 Festival in • Pianist Valentina Lisitsa’s concert at the Road, Whippany, NJ 07504. each. You needn’t be present to win.). Only Charleston, S.C. Westminster Presbyterian Church in 200 tickets are being sold. Guest tickets are Sunday, November 22 Alexandria, Va., November 21. $15. To enjoy this evening of good food, • The screening of “Okradena Zemlya,” good company, good music and lots of fun PHILADELPHIA: This magnificent Canadian filmmaker Yurij Luhovy’s latest October, of course, has not been lacking call 315-252-5567 or 315-252-1022 to pur- Virsky Ukrainian National Dance documentary about the 1932-1933 Famine- in meetings, presentations, discussions and chase tickets. (If there is no answer, don’t Company’s debut performance in Genocide in Ukraine, November 13. The conferences dealing with the political and hesitate to leave a message as someone will Philadelphia’s prestigious new Kimmel event will take place at the Holy Trinity economic situation in Ukraine, organized by return your call.) Center will take place at 3 p.m. A wide Particular Ukrainian Catholic Church, which Washington’s many associations, research selection of tickets may be purchased at Saturday-Sunday, November 14-15 last year hosted the screening of his previous institutions and think-tanks that follow those reduced prices (discounts of 15 percent and documentary, “Bereza Kartuzka,” about the issues. But that’s another story. TUCSON, Ariz.: Bishop Richard more) only until November 16 at the Seminack of Chicago will celebrate the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, Consecration of St. Michael Ukrainian 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046. Catholic Church – with vespers on Saturday Buses to the performance will leave the The rise and fall... holding the key “golden share” between at 6 p.m. and the order of consecration with center at 1:30 p.m., at a cost of $10 per per- Mr. Yanukovych and Ms. Tymoshenko. In hierarchical divine liturgy at 2 p.m. on son. Readers may call 484-904-6759 or (Continued from page 2) that case, we may not have seen the last of Sunday. The church is located at 715 W. 215-663-1166 to order tickets for the per- him or his supporters. Vanover Road, Tucson, AZ 85705. The cur- formance and for the bus. The Kimmel the field with Plan B – siphoning votes rent pastor, the Rt. Rev. Dr. Andriy Center is located at Broad and Spruce from Mr. Yanukovych. Copyright 2009, RFE/RL Inc. Chirovsky, will be joined by former pastors streets in Philadelphia. Mr. Yatsenyuk’s chances of winning a Reprinted with the permission of Radio and other clergy, parishioners and many Saturday, November 28 - Sunday powerful post like prime minister after the Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 visitors from across the United States and December 6 election depend on either a strong perfor- Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC Canada. A banquet will follow (cash bar at mance or the eventual winner owing him a 20036; www.rferl.org. (See http://www. 5:30 p.m., dinner at 6:30 p.m.) at the NORTH PORT, Fla.: The Presentation of the University Park Marriott, 880 E. Second Most Holy Mother of God (St. Mary’s) favor. Or Mr. Yatsenyuk can play a long rferl.org/content/The_Rise_And_Fall_ St., Tucson, AZ 85719. Banquet program Ukrainian Catholic Church will celebrate its game and aim to be a player in the next And_Rise_Of_Arseniy_ will include soprano Zenia Kunasz, ban- 25th anniversary with a series of events begin- parliamentary elections – possibly even Yatsenyuk/1854794.html.) durist Luke Miller, violinist Peter Fesz, ning with an Exhibit of Religious and Ethnic accompanied by renowned pianist Juliana Art on Saturday, November 28, through Osinchuk. Banquet tickets are $35; RSVP Monday, November 30. There will be displays to Chrystyna Vecbastiks, Chrystunia@aol. of icons, church architecture, embroidered com or 520-648-5886. ecclesiastical vestments and other church objects, traditional embroidered “rushnyky,” Friday, November 20 ritual breads, pysanky, ceramics and wood- WHIPPANY, N.J.: The Sports, Recreation carvings. National costumes and Ukrainian and Fitness Committee of the Ukrainian contemporary embroidery and “merezhyvo” American Cultural Center of New Jersey will also be featured. The highlight of the cordially invites all to attend “Dinner and exhibit will be the unveiling of a wall hang- Jazz Night.” The evening will begin with a ing/quilt embroidered by several dozen ladies buffet dinner at 7:30 p.m., followed by a of the parish with the squares representing performance by Grupo Yuri at 8 p.m. This specific regions of Ukraine. There will also be group features acclaimed violinist Yuri workshops, lectures, a gift shop and tours of Turchyn with his quintet, and performs a the church. Admission is free. The celebration fusion of diverse styles from World Beat, continues with a moleben on Friday, Latin and Jazz flavors. The group has per- December 4, at 3 p.m., followed by an anni- formed recently at New Jersey Performing versary concert at 3:30 p.m. Solemn divine lit- Arts Center (NJPAC), Teatro Si, South urgy will be celebrated on Sunday, December Orange Performing Arts Center (SOPAC), 6, at 10 a.m. and the jubilee dinner at 12:30 Red Bank Jazz and Blues Festival, p.m. will conclude the festivities. For further Trumpets Jazz Club, The Cavalier Social information contact Roman Maluk, Lounge, Black River Jazz Festival, 941-497-3548 or [email protected].

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NOTES ON PEOPLE

Judge’s retirement is end of an era by Myroslaw Prytulak WINDSOR, Ontario – Until his official retirement on August 20 from the Ontario Court of Justice, Harry Momotiuk was the first and only Ukrainian Canadian judge in the city of Windsor, Ontario (population 220,000). The most recent roster of some 220 Ontario justices indicates that he is the second longest-serving judge in the entire province. In the year 2000, Justice Momotiuk was also the first Canadian judge to complete a multi-year program at the prestigeous Institute for Court Management in Williamsburg, Va., earning the title “Fellow of the Institute for Court Management.” In that year he joined 896 other fellows from Justice Harry Momotiuk the U.S. and eight other countries who earned this title at the institute since its foun- Windsor, Windsor’s St. Clair College, and dation in 1970 by the late Warren E. Burger, intermittently at continuous education pro- Tania Chomiak-Salvi with her shipping crate bound for Belgium. former chief justice of the Supreme Court of grams of the Royal Canadian Mounted the United States. Police. For five years he held an administra- back in Washington to pack her belong- Justice Momotiuk obtained a bachelor of tive post as a regional senior judge, U.S. diplomat ings and ship them to Belgium. business administration degree from the Provincial and Southwest Ontario Division. Ms. Chomiak-Salvi has been in the University of Detroit in 1960, and in 1964 a In addition, he was always an active partici- is Brussels bound U.S. diplomatic service since 1993 and bachelor of laws degree from the University pant – and frequently a leader – in several has served in Kazakhstan, the United of Ottawa in 1964. After passing his bar professional, social, religious and Ukrainian- WASHINGTON – Tania Chomiak- Nations, London, Warsaw, as well as in admission exams, he was admitted in 1966 oriented organizations. Salvi has been counselor for public the State Department in Washington. She to the Bar of Law Society of Upper The Windsor-born, 75-year-old, Justice affairs of the American Embassy in and her two sons are members of the Canada. He practiced law in Windsor for six Momotiuk has been happily married for 42 Brussels since July 1. Recently she was Ukrainian National Association. years, and was assistant crown attorney for years to Irene (née Martyniuk), a registered two years. Throughout his career he com- nurse and for 20 years now a volunteer host pleted some 20 computer and management of the weekly one-hour radio program “Notes on People” is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of members of related courses. “Sounds of Ukraine” broadcast from the the Ukrainian National Association and the Ukrainian community. All submissions should During his 33-year judicial tenure University of Windsor campus radio station. be concise due to space limitations and must include the person’s UNA branch number (if (1976-2009), Justice Momotiuk not only The Momotiuks are proud parents of one applicable). Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt. adjudicated hundreds of law violations but daughter and two sons, and grandparents of also regularly lectured at the University of one granddaughter and one grandson.

Named to NGOs’ Committee on Sustainable Development

NEW YORK – Iryna Kurowyckyj (left), honorary president of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, a member of the Advisory Committee and for- mer president of National Council of Women of the USA and the International Council of Women permanent representative to the United Nations in New York, was elected to serve for two years as co-chair of the Conference of Non- Governmental Organizations (CoNGO) Committee on Sustainable Development with Sr. Ann Braudis, MM, (right) from Maryknoll Office for Global Concerns. The CoNGO Committee on Sustainable Development has prepared a discussion paper on climate change that will be submitted at the Copenhagen Conference on Climate Change in December. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44 Ukrainian Institute of America slates multi-faceted Hohol Arts Fest by Lila Dlaboha Thursday, November 5, at 8 p.m. Ukrainian Research Institute, and Alexander “Diary of a Madman” (1990, black and Motyl, professor of political science at NEW YORK – The Ukrainian Institute white, Ireland, English) follows a clerk’s Rutgers University. The discussion will of America will honor Mykola Hohol disintegration into madness. It is one of the examine the controversies associated with (1809-1852), known to the world as Nikolai earliest descriptions of schizophrenia, by Hohol within the context of national identity, Gogol, one of the greatest and perhaps most turns bizarre, humorous and tragic. The film history, and especially literary and urban controversial literary sons of Ukraine, with a will be screened on Friday, November 6, at culture. The roundtable takes place on series of events on November 5-8 that will 7 p.m. Saturday, November 7, at 4 p.m. highlight the impact of his work on world Also on Friday is a screening of “Viy” culture. (2008, Russia, English subtitles), Hohol’s Literature/drama Equally important to Ukrainian and harrowing tale about the self-torture of fear Hohol’s wildly imaginative stories con- Russian literatures, Hohol transcended lin- set to an eerie mis-en-scene in the back- tinue to inspire artists to this day. The New guistic, geographical and genre barriers, woods of Ukraine. Directed by Oleg York-based Yara Arts Group will perform influencing many generations of artists in Stepchenko, it will be screened at 8 p.m. “Architectures” by Christine Turczyn, an various fields and foreshadowing some of Finally, there is the documentary “Lost autobiographical performance piece read by the most radical movements of the 20th cen- Paradise” (2009, Kyiv, Ukrainian/Russian), three actors, accompanied by Julian Kytasty tury. which traces Hohol’s Ukrainian roots (he on bandura, in which each section opens The abundant selection of events is was born into the petty gentry in the Poltava with a quote from Hohol. Virlana Tkacz, scheduled over a four-day period, and Oblast), and career as a Russian writer, a director and founder of Yara Arts Group, includes music, film, dramatic readings, an needling controversy to this day. describes it as a “re-feeling” of Hohol. art exhibit, a panel discussion, and much Yuri Tchary’s portrait of Mykola Music Hohol (2009). There will also be a dramatic reading of more. “Hoholiada” (2008), a screenplay by the Art The music offerings begin with a pre- Rimsky-Korsakoff); renowned late pianist Alexander concert lecture by Yakov Gubanov, profes- The premiere of “To Hohol” by Virko Slobodyanik, who called it a “phantasmago- Opening the festival is an exhibit featur- sor of composition at Berklee College of Baley, set to Shevchenko’s poem of the ria” of Hohol’s psychological journey ing the works of prominent Ukrainian artist Music. He will provide his own piano same name, for soprano and cello will be through his own works. And, avant-garde Yuri Tchary, who was born in Lviv but now accompaniment to an excerpt of the silent performed by Oksana Krovytska and Wanda writer Yuriy Tarnawsky will read selections lives in New Jersey. film “Christmas Night” (1913, Russia) and Glowacka. from his mini-novel “The Idiot.”The read- Mr. Tchary’s “Hohol: Reflections,” will present historical and aesthetic analysis Also featured will be two unique works ings take place on Saturday, November 7, at whose work has been described as “sym- of Hohol’s subjects in operas by Leos for two pianos: “Hohol Suite” by Alfred 7 p.m. phonies on paper,” includes portraits of Janacek, Dmitri Shostakovich and Modest Schnittke and Leonid Hrabovsky’s Admission to the Hohol Arts Fest for all Hohol and a collection of intricate drawings Mussorgsky. Selections from the operas will Symphony-Legende “Eve on Ivana Kupala” four days is $50 per person, but there is a of scenes from “Diary of a Madman.” be shown on video. The pre-concert lecture (movements transcribed by the composer selection of entrance fees for separate days The exhibit, which opens on Thursday, begins at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 8. for two pianos). or events to choose from: Saturday, all November 5, at 6 p.m., will be on view until Following the lecture/demonstration is events – $20 per person. Thursday, Friday Roundtable November 22. the gala concert at 4 p.m. featuring leading and Saturday, any event – $10 per person; Films Ukrainian sopranos Elena Heimur and The panel discussion “Hohol/Gogol in concert – $25 per person; concert with lec- Oksana Krovytska, internationally renowned Today’s Literary, Cultural and Political ture – $30 per person. The film selection includes some of pianists Eteri Andjaparidze and Sergei Context” will be moderated in English by For more information contact: The Hohol’s most famous and disturbing works, Babayan, as well as pianists Isabelle George Grabowicz, professor of Ukrainian Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St. which are entertaining though nevertheless O’Connell, Anna Vinnitsky and Laryssa literature at Harvard University, with Halyna (corner of Fifth Avenue), New York, NY eccentric. “Evenings On a Farm Near Krupa Hryn, editor of Harvard Ukrainian Studies; 10075; telephone 212-288-8660; e-mail, Dykanka” (2002, Kyiv, Ukrainian), features Prof. Gubanov will introduce the vocal Volodymyr Dibrova, specialist in Slavic lan- [email protected]’ website, the charismatic Ukrainian pop star Oleh selections, giving historic background, guages and literatures at the Harvard www.ukrainianinstitute.org. Skrypka in the title role. Based on Hohol’s which include arias from the operas “Taras story “Christmas Eve,” it is a whimsical Bulba” (Mykola Lysenko), “Cherevychky” Christmas teleplay weaving a pop score (Peter Tchaikovsky), “Sorochynsky enthronement of Metropolitan Andrey, through a pastiche of enchanting ancient Yarmarok” (Mussorgsky), “Nos” Metropolitan Andrey... which took place on January 17, 1901 in St. Ukrainian traditions. The screening is on (Shostakovich), and “May Night” (Nikolai (Continued from page 9) George Cathedral in Lviv. Polish patriots greatest gift I have received from God is were not particularly happy that the metro- you. And this most precious gift of my life I politan’s throne was being assumed by a return to God. In that moment, when you wise and influential individual, in his con- take up the cross, to which you have been victions and attitudes a patriotic Ukrainian, from a rich dynasty with renowned, ancient, called to the Lord, for your entire life, under aristocratic roots. the cross or on it, for all the work, hopes, The new metropolitan sensed that he suffering and joys placed on your soul, needed to alert everyone immediately that Office Administrator Sought mind, heart and health, on all you will do, he is from Rus’ and would support his or obligate yourself to do, for all the work people and work for them to the end of Plast USA is looking for an administrator to run its NYC office. Fluency in building God’s Church and spreading His his life. Thus, in full hierarchical robes, in kingdom on hearth, for all the crosses with a miter with the staff in his hand, he stood in Ukrainian and knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel are required. which people will burden you, and for all Familiarity with Plast is preferred. Please direct your inquiries to at the pulpit and clearly announced to the love that you will give them, I send you everyone present that he “is bringing love Zoriana Stawnychy between 9 am and 5 pm at 973-283-0024. a solemn blessing.” to his flock and wishes through sincere Only a truly wise and devout mother work and sacrifice to earn the love of all could have given up her beloved son for the people.” service to the Lord and his people, and so Understanding the doubt and misidentifi- generously blessed him on the metropoli- cation prevalent among certain levels of the tan’s throne. clergy, Metropolitan Andrey further noted: Thousands of faithful, hundreds of “I wish that all know and understand that, priests and numerous Church brotherhoods when I take up the position of metropolitan gathered for the festive and formal of Rus’, I want to and will be him.”

Not surprisingly, the Moscow media Despite 'spectre...' features articles suggesting that hysteria (Continued from page 6) over a supposed Russian military threat tive information attack, warning the inter- has been whipped up by Kyiv for its own national community about this threat.” political gain, precisely the same kind of Indeed, Mr. Tolkachov says, “the only charges the Russian media made a year possibility of preserving the status quo is ago about the reaction of Georgian offi- to create conditions under which aggres- cials. sion won’t be profitable for Russia.” One can only hope that Mr. Tolkachov If Ukraine succeeds in doing that, proves to be wrong and that Moscow is something Georgia was able to do only in simply ramping up the pressure on Kyiv part, then any military move Moscow in order to secure more concessions but might make against Ukraine, even if it that the Russian government will not use were “a victory” on the battlefield would its forces in Crimea or invade Ukraine as turn out to be “a Pyrrhic one” in which it did Georgia a year ago. If those hopes the Russians would lose far more than prove illusory, the resulting tragedy they would gain. would be incalculably large. No. 44 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 23 OUT AND ABOUT

November 5 Concert, “Celtic Harp and Song,” featuring Odarka Ottawa Ukrainian Canadian Experience in Afghanistan,” Bound Brook, NJ Polanskyj Stockert, Bound Brook Memorial Library, Ukrainian Canadian Professionals and 732-356-0043 Businesspersons Association, Beechwood Cemetery National Memorial Center, [email protected] November 5-8 Hohol Arts Festival, Ukrainian Institute of New York America, 212-288-8660 November 10 Concert, Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company, Providence, RI Rhode Island College, www.ric.edu/pfa/pas.php November 7 Virsky Ukrainian National Dance Company, George or 401-456-8144 Fairfax, VA Mason University, www.gmu.edu/cfa/calendar/169 November 10-11 Conference, “Poltava 1709: Revisiting a Turning November 7 Ukrainian Night dinner and dance, St. Vladimir the Cambridge, MA Point in European History,” Harvard University, Ottawa Great Knights of Columbus, St. John the Baptist www.huri.harvard.edu/calendar.html Shrine, 613-830-7787 or 617-495-4053

November 7 Film screening, “Folk!” with Roxy Toporowych, November 12 Film screening, “Okradena Zemlya” by Yurij Luhovy, Chicago Ukrainian National Museum, 312-421-8020 Jenkintown, PA Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, [email protected] November 7 Trembita zabava, featuring music by Hrim, Montreal Trembita Wind Esemble, Ukrainian Youth Center, November 13 Concert, “Fine Arts/ Folk Arts: Two Counterpoints 514-791-8437 New York – String Text,” The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110

November 7 Film screening, “Folk!” by Roxy Toporowych, Rivers November 13 Pub night, featuring music by Hrim, Ukrainian Paducah, KY Edge International Film Festival, Passaic, NJ Cultural Center, 973-779-4017 riversedge.bside.com/2009/films/folk_riversedge2009 November 13 Film screening, “Okradena Zemlya” by Yurij Luhovy, November 7 Flea market, Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Washington Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church, Baltimore Church, 410-903-2142 301-421-1739

November 8 Film screening, “Okradena Zemlya” by Yurij Luhovy, November 14 Ottawa Ukraina Soccer Club fund-raising banquet, Minneapolis Ukrainian Events Center, 612-379-1956 Ottawa Ukrainian Community Center, www.ottawaukraina.com

November 8 through Retrospective exhibit featuring works by Andrij November 14 Holodomor commemoration, Ukrainian Congress January 17 Kowalenko, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, New York Committee of America, St. Patrick Cathedral, Chicago 773-227-5522 212-228-6840

November 9 Conference marking the 20th anniversary of the New York fall of the Berlin Wall, Permanent Mission of Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to Ukraine to the United Nations, Ukrainian Institute events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome of America, 212-228-6840 submissions from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors and as space allows. Please send e-mail to mdubas@ November 10 Presentation by Maj. Michael Baran, “The ukrweekly.com. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1, 2009 No. 44 PREVIEW OF EVENTS Saturday, November 7 Ukrainian Catholic University and the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation Soyuzivka’s Datebook CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Institute of invite you to the presentation and recep- Modern Art in Chicago is hosting young tion “UCU Today and Tomorrow.” Enjoy a October 30-November 1 November 13-15 Plast Orlykiada Ukrainian American writers who will read luncheon and presentation as speakers short excerpts from their poetry and prose. Halloween weekend from the Ukrainian Catholic University – The event, “New Voices,” will feature November 21-22 Private function Senior Vice-Rector Dr. Taras Dobko, a ris- Ania Antonovych, Sonya Arko, Petrusia November 6-8 UNA General ing figure in Ukrainian academia, and Kowerko-Duncan, Alex Sydorenko and Assembly November 26 Thanksgiving Andriy Kurochka, an UCU alumnus who Katie Zapoluch. The keynote speaker of will also share his accomplished singing the evening, which begins at 7 p.m., will talent with the audience – update and be Irene Zabytko, the author of “The Sky Unwashed” and “When Luba Comes thank the community for is continued sup- Home,” who will address the question of port of UCU. The event takes place at the her Ukrainian heritage while writing for Ukrainian Cultural Center, 2247 W. the American reader. The reading will be Chicago Ave. beginning at 1 p.m. For followed by an opportunity to mingle with details contact Nell at [email protected] or the guests over wine and cheese. The event 773-235-8462. will be conducted in English. Tickets are $ Saturday, November 14 10; $5 for students. For more information contact Sonya Arko, sarko23@sbcglobal. WARREN, Mich.: Plast’s Detroit Branch net, or Anna Golash, annagolash@sbc- is inviting the Ukrainian community to global.net. celebrate its 60th anniversary with a ban- To book a room or event call: (845) 626-5641, ext. 140 quet beginning at 6 p.m. at the Ukrainian 216 Foordmore Road P.O. Box 529 FOX CHASE MANOR, Pa.: The Cultural Center, followed by a concert by Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Philadelphia Friends of the Ukrainian Maria Burmaka, National Artist of E-mail: [email protected] Catholic University, the St. Sophia Religious Ukraine, at 8 p.m. A “vechirka” Website: www.Soyuzivka.com Association of Ukrainian Catholics U.S.A. (dance) will follow at 9 p.m. Advance and the Ukrainian Catholic Education ticket purchases are recommended. For Foundation invite you to attend the event tickets and information contact Marta “UCU Today and Tomorrow.” Enjoy a con- Tatarsky, 586-558-8904. Tickets are also vivial and informative experience as speak- available at the Ukrainian Self-Reliance ers from the Ukrainian Catholic University – and Future credit unions in Warren, Mich. Senior Vice-Rector Dr. Taras Dobko, a rising Plast Detroit Branch has been offering Want to see figure in Ukrainian academia, and Andriy Ukrainian scouting activities for the Kurochka, an UCU alumnus who will also Detroit Ukrainian community since 1949 your name in print? share his accomplished singing talent with and welcomes new members. For more the audience – update and thank the commu- information about Plast visit www.plastu- Then why not become a correspondent of nity for its continued support of UCU and sa.org. the university’s efforts to educate and form The Ukrainian Weekly in your community? young Ukrainians. The event takes place at AUBURN, N.Y.: Ss. Peter and Paul the Basilian Spirituality Center, 710 Fox Ukrainian Parish and School will hold We welcome submissions from all our Ukrainian communities, no matter their annual benefit dinner at the Ukrainian where they are located. Let the rest of us know what you’re up to in your Chase Road at 1-3 p.m. For details contact Nell at [email protected] or 773-235-8462. National Club, corner of Washington and corner of the Ukrainian diaspora! Cottage streets at 5-10 p.m. Featured will Sunday, November 8 be a full buffet dinner, open bar and music Any questions? Call The Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext. 3049. CHICAGO: The Chicago Friends of the (Continued on page 20)