INSIDE:  Mukacheve gunfi ght raises questions – page 3  Poroshenko addresses Kyiv-Mohyla grads – page 5  Photo report: Ukrainian Cultural Festival – centerfold

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXIII No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 $2.00 6,000 attend ninth Ukrainian festival at Soyuzivka

Headliners at the 2015 Ukrainian Cultural Festival at Soyuzivka (from left): Dzidzio, Serhiy Fomenko (Foma), Oksana Bilozir and Pavlo Tabakov. (Photos, from left, by: Roman Ostash, Russ Chelak, Irene Rejent Saviano and Wowk Photography; photomontage by Stepan Slutsky.)

by Matthew Dubas sion journalist. Two top-notch dance groups shared the sale of their music, produced by Nicholas Buc and the festival stage: the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukraainian Macedonian Radio Symphony Orchestra. The ambitious KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Approximately 6,000 people Dance Workshop and the Lehenda Ukrainian Dance troupe was formed just 16 months ago and demonstrated attended the ninth annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival Company from Australia (which had just wrapped up a high talent in its selections. under the theme “Solidarity with Ukraine” during a beauti- multi-city tour in the U.S. and Canada). At 8 p.m., the gala fund-raiser held on the Lviv lawn ful summer weekend on July 10-12 at the Soyuzivka Gypsy world-fusion violinist Vasyl Popadiuk from attracted more than 200 people. Guests enjoyed a private Heritage Center. Canada wowed audiences with his fiery virtuosity and performance by the headlining acts – vocalists Pavlo That spirit of solidarity could be seen all around the seamless blends of different styles of music. Tabakov and Oksana Bilozir, Mr. Popadiuk, and singer/gui- Soyuzivka grounds, not only the stage show, but among the The workshop dancers (based during a two-week camp tarist Serhiy “Foma” Fomenko. vendors, the delicious food, the exhibits and film screen- at Soyuzivka) are under the direction of Orlando Pagan, Patrons listened to a presentation on the war in Ukraine, ings, with the sounds of “Glory to Ukraine, Glory to the artistic director, Anya Bohachevsky-Lonkevych, and Larissa the wounded veterans from the war and how the diaspora Heroes” echoing throughout the festival. Pagan, assistant director. can help. The gala was well received by attendees, with The schedule of events offered festival-goers a variety of Based in Melbourne, Australia, and under the direction many remaining late into the night. The donations collect- things to enjoy. of Melanie Moravski Dechnicz, the Lehenda Ukrainian ed are designated for humanitarian needs of Ukraine, in Friday’s evening stage show got under way promptly at Dance Company includes 50 dancers (all of whom paid 6 p.m. with emcee Marta Czurylowicz, a Canadian televi- their own way for the tour). A CD, “Kazka,” is available for (Continued on page 9) Obama drops by Biden’s meeting with Ukraine’s prime minister Ukraine’s economic situation and its rela- President expresses tions with the United States and the West. According to a statement released after “unwavering support” the meeting, the president and vice-presi- for Ukraine’s sovereignty dent also “underscored the U.S. commit- ment to maintaining sanctions on Russia until it fully implements its obligations by Yaro Bihun under the Minsk agreements,” which are WASHINGTON – President Barack Obama intended to resolve Ukraine’s conflict with expressed the U.S. government’s “unwaver- the Russia-backed separatists in Ukraine’s ing support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and eastern regions. President Obama and Vice- territorial integrity” on July 13, during an President Biden commended the Ukrainian unexpected meeting with Ukrainian Prime government for the steps it has taken to Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk. implement its obligations under the agree- As noted in a White House statement, ments, including the submission to the president “dropped by” a meeting at Ukraine’s Parliament of “draft constitution- the White House between Vice-President al amendments on decentralization.” Joseph Biden and the Ukrainian prime min- The American leaders also welcomed ister, both of whom earlier that day partici- the Ukrainian government’s “ambitious economic reform agenda” and its “strong pated in the U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum, a kmu.ua.gov large gathering of government officials and Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk and his delegation in discussions at the White House business leaders focused on improving with President Barack Obama, Vice-President Joseph Biden and other U.S. officials. (Continued on page 15) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 No. 29

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Ukraine’s constitutional reform precludes Ukraine-Canada free trade agreement Brussels that Moscow is backing the rebels, saying Ukraine is “now under siege.” He OTTAWA – Canadian Prime Minister said, “Russia is building military outposts on federalization or special status for Donbas Stephen Harper on July 14 announced a free Ukrainian soil,” adding, “It relentlessly con- trade agreement with Ukraine as its prime tinues to send Russian troops, Russian hired Ukraine as a state, insert Russia’s proxies minister, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, visited the by Vladimir Socor thugs and mercenaries, Russian tanks and into Ukraine’s constitutional processes and French province of Quebec. With more than Eurasia Daily Monitor Russian missiles into numerous parts of ensure an oversight role for Russia over a million inhabitants claiming roots in Ukraine, but particularly the Donbas.” The On July 1, President Petro Poroshenko those processes. Ukraine, Canada has made multiple support- vice-president also urged Ukraine to enact made public the draft amendments to Requiring Ukraine to change its ive moves toward Kyiv since the 2014 reforms, crack down on endemic corruption Ukraine’s Constitution, regarding decen- Constitution by negotiations with Donetsk- Maidan revolution and Russia’s annexation and improve transparency in order to lure tralization of the country’s administrative- Luhansk, and not independently of them, is of the Crimean peninsula. The agreement, investors to the country, saying the leader- territorial system (Kyiv Post, July 1). The a key feature of the Minsk agreement which must be ratified by both countries’ ship in Kyiv has a small window of opportu- amendments redefine the relationship designed to entrap Ukraine. However, Parliaments, is expected to increase nity to secure greater integration with the between Ukraine’s central government and Ukraine’s independent decisions on the Canadian growth by $22.9 million and West. “This may be the last genuine oppor- the administrative-territorial units on three Constitution (“unilateral,” from Moscow’s Ukrainian growth by $18.6 million, the tunity the people of Ukraine have to estab- levels (province, district, community), perspective) are leading Ukraine out of that Canadian government estimated. Mr. Harper lish a democratic republic in a way that is devolving competencies from the higher to trap. called the agreement a “milestone in the economically prosperous and fully integrat- the lower levels. The changes are subject to important relationship between our two Russia’s Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei ed within Europe,” he told the forum. The parliamentary approval, which is anticipat- countries.” Mr. Yatsenyuk called Canada a Lavrov complained to the European Union’s audience included senior Ukrainian officials, ed by late August, ahead of the campaign “flagship in supporting Ukraine in our quest incoming Council of Ministers’ presidency including Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk for nationwide local elections. and fight against the Russian-led terrorists.” (Luxembourg) about Kyiv’s potentially and Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko, both A working group within the Constitutional Canada will eliminate tariffs on 99 percent of game-changing move: “The Russian side is of whom addressed the forum earlier in the Commission under the Verkhovna Rada imports from Ukraine and increase exports deeply concerned about the Kyiv authori- day. (RFE/RL, with reporting by Voice of Chairman Volodymyr Groysman drafted to Ukraine by $41.2 million. Meanwhile, ties’ unwillingness or inability to agree with America and Bloomberg) these amendments. The Council of Europe’s Donetsk and Luhansk on local elections, or Ukraine will reduce tariffs on 86 percent of Commission for Democracy through Law invite their representatives to draft Canadian imports and increase exports to Russia sets trial date for Sentsov (the Venice Commission, the leading advi- Ukraine’s new Constitution. We are con- Canada by $23.7 million, mainly in the tex- sory body on constitutional law) had been cerned that the draft Constitution, prepared tile and metalworking industries. (RFE/RL, MOSCOW – A Russian court says the trial consulted on the work and assessed its final without their involvement, does not include based on reporting by Agence France- of Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov, result positively, prior to Mr. Poroshenko’s even a single [political] provision from the Presse and Deutsche Presse-Agentur) who is accused of plotting terrorist attacks, will start on July 21. At a preliminary hear- July 1 announcement. According to the Minsk agreement. Neither does it hold out a Biden: Russia seeks Ukraine’s collapse Council of Europe’s secretary general, special status for those [Donetsk-Luhansk] ing into Mr. Sentsov’s case on July 9, a mili- Thorbjorn Jagland, the institution “highly territories, nor a decentralization of powers WASHINGTON – U.S. Vice-President Joe tary court in the city of Rostov-on-Don also values the fact that Ukraine took all of the as are listed in the Minsk document” Biden has accused Russia of trying to desta- extended his pretrial detention to Venice Commission’s recommendations (Interfax, July 4). bilize Ukraine “by any means it can,” saying December 16. Mr. Sentsov and three other into account” (Deutsche Welle, July 9). Similarly, Donetsk and Luhansk accuse the Kremlin wants to see the economy of its Ukrainian citizens were arrested in May The new constitutional text has major Kyiv of acting unilaterally on the neighbor crumble. “Russia’s trying to under- 2014 on suspicion of planning terrorist implications for the diplomacy and politics Constitution and stonewalling on their spe- mine the stability and the sovereignty of attacks in Crimea, which was annexed by of conflict in Ukraine’s east. The amend- cial status, instead of acting in coordination Ukraine by any means it can, including its Russia two months earlier. Mr. Sentsov was ments, as finalized (pending adoption by with them (Interfax, July 3, 6). In response, attempt to create conditions that will cause charged with organizing a terrorist group, Parliament), break the link that Moscow Donetsk and Luhansk have unilaterally Ukraine to economically collapse,” Mr. Biden planning terrorist attacks and illegally had artificially imposed between a settle- announced local elections to be held on told U.S. and Ukrainian officials and busi- acquiring explosives. He denies any wrong- ment of the Russia-Ukraine war and an their territories (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, ness leaders in Washington on July 13. doing. If found guilty, Mr. Sentsov could face up to 20 years in jail. (RFE/RL, based on internal Ukrainian constitutional settle- July 9). “That’s [Russia’s] first preference,” he reporting by Interfax and rapsinews.ru) ment. Moscow was seeking to shape Throughout this conflict, Russia man- added. “But we can’t let that strategy suc- ceed.” Mr. Biden delivered the comments in Ukraine’s constitutional reform by linking aged to introduce the decentralization and Savchenko indictment sent to court it with the implementation of the Minsk special status clauses in all the major inter- a speech to the inaugural U.S.-Ukraine agreement under Russia’s influence. With national documents that it co-signed with Business Forum, an event co-hosted by the MOSCOW – An indictment against jailed “decentralization,” Moscow implied federal- Western powers regarding Ukraine. From U.S. Commerce Department aimed at foster- Ukrainian pilot and Parliament member ing U.S. investment in the Ukrainian econo- ization, as well as special status arrange- the April 2014 Geneva declaration (Russia, Nadiya Savchenko has been sent to the my, which has been ravaged by Kyiv’s war ments for its Donetsk and Luhansk proxies. the United States, the European Union, Donetsk Town Court in Russia’s Rostov with Russian-backed separatists in the east These are entitled to their say on Ukraine’s Ukraine) to serial statements of the region, the Russian Procurator General’s of the country. Mr. Biden repeated allega- Constitution through the Minsk process. Normandy group (Russia, Germany, France, tions by Kyiv, Washington and their allies in (Continued on page 14) Berlin and Brussels, among others, have Ukraine), as well as the Minsk I and Minsk underwritten that link. By breaking that II armistice documents (Minsk II then recy- link, Ukraine safeguards the integrity of its cled as a U.N. Security Council resolution), fundamental law. all accepted Russia’s definition of the con- In his presentation to the media, Mr. flict as internal to Ukraine. All those docu- The Ukrainian Weekly FOUNDED 1933 Poroshenko remarked that the amend- ments and forums have asked Ukraine to ments consolidate Ukraine as a “unitary decentralize and concede special status An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., state with a decentralized political system.” arrangements by negotiation with Donetsk a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. With public opinion polls showing “strong and Luhansk, as prerequisites to conflict Yearly subscription rate: $90; for UNA members — $80. rejection of the idea of federalizing resolution. 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by Zenon Zawada essence of the conflict, which is a colossal Wild West and concerns that this scenario Mr. Palii said such incidents will make contraband trade that is sheltered by the was unfolding throughout Ukraine, and the U.S. think twice about giving Ukraine KYIV – Normally, the Pravyi Sektor government in many ways,” he wrote in a became the subject of political football as arms, while at the same time, Foreign (Right Sector), among the nation’s biggest July 12 column. “If not for the shots fired various forces spun the events to suit their Affairs Ministry Strategic Communications paramilitary groups, is doing battle with and unfolding of events, the fighters could agenda. Director Dmytro Kuleba warned they could Russian-backed terrorists in Ukraine’s east- have reached an agreement with the Those aligned with Ukrainian President negatively affect the government’s ability to ernmost Donbas region. national deputy [Lanio], and everything Petro Poroshenko were harshly critical of gain visa-free travel to the European Union Last weekend, however, its soldiers would have continued as before. Simply Pravyi Sektor, which has been at odds with for Ukraine’s citizens. engaged in a gunfight with local police out- new pockets would have entered into the the Presidential Administration since last Supporting Mr. Palii’s Kremlin connec- side the town of Mukacheve, just 18.5 miles distribution.” summer. tion theory, National Deputy Serhiy from the border with Hungary in the About four jeeps with 21 Pravyi Sektor Pravyi Sektor – an umbrella organiza- Leshchenko on his Facebook page voiced Zakarpattia Oblast. When the smoke fighters arrived at a Mukacheve sports tions of several nationalist groups that has his suspicion that Pravyi Sektor Press cleared, two people were killed and 14 complex owned by Mr. Lanio to meet with both a political and a military wing – has Secretary Artem Skoropadsky is a Kremlin injured in what Pravyi Sektor characterized him early in the afternoon of July 11. The repeatedly refused to submit to the author- agent. The Moscow native spent his career as a battle against corruption unabated by local police chief arrived after reports that ity of the Armed Forces of Ukraine, despite as a journalist for Russian newspapers and the current government. the fighters had closed off the entire street, pledges to do so. Its leader, Dmytro Yarosh, remains a citizen of Russia. Yet the Ukrainian political establish- reported National Deputy Mustafa Nayyem has been critical of the president’s handling National Deputy Nayyem compared ment, including politicians and commenta- of the Petro Poroshenko Bloc, who arrived of the war. Pravyi Sektor to a franchise that rents its tors, dismissed that claim, stating that the on the scene that same evening and investi- The events in Mukacheve confirm that brand name and logo “if you have a few activity of paramilitary groups has begun to gated the events. certain members of Pravyi Sektor serve the dozen guys, the ability to buy arms and if extend beyond the bounds of the Donbas The Pravyi Sektor fighters demanded interests of the Kremlin in Ukraine, said you can say you’re a patriot.” He dismissed war into regional conflicts for control of the police chief surrender his arms and Oleksandr Palii, an author and commenta- the notion that gunfights are needed to revenue streams in the illegal trade of fired warning shots, then set off a smoke tor on international politics. fight corruption in the country. goods, or contraband. grenade when he refused, Mr. Nayyem “A patriot with brains never would have Yet some political observers argued that The July 11 gunfight with local police reported. They reportedly rammed through done to his country what Pravyi Sektor did Pravyi Sektor had earnest intentions when ignited after Pravyi Sektor fighters con- a blockade of police jeeps with their own today. Pravyi Sektor’s information cam- approaching Mr. Lanio. fronted local business baron Mykhailo jeeps, igniting the gunfight. paigns have traditionally complied with the “Lanio practically has his own army and Lanio in what could have been an attempt When it was all over, one Pravyi Sektor Kremlin. It’s likely the Kremlin agents in he works for a well-organized system of at bribery, blackmail or some forced fighter was killed and four injured, while Pravyi Sektor got the command to activate criminal gangs that no one has ever tried to attempt to gain a share in the local contra- six police officers and four civilians were because it couldn’t take Ukraine otherwise. interfere with,” said Yurii Kravchuk, the band trade, said Andriy Lyubka, a political injured, one of whom later died in a hospi- The Kremlin always hoped that Ukrainians head of the Mukacheve People’s Council commentator for Radio Liberty/Radio Free tal. Three police cars were destroyed and a would destroy Ukraine with their own civic organization. Europe (RFE/RL). nearby gas station was set ablaze. hands, and generously paid for such acts of “That doesn’t affect what was at the The incident drew comparisons with the betrayal,” he observed. (Continued on page 16) OSCE Parliamentary Assembly adopts resolution condemning Russia’s Poroshenko grants Ukrainian citizenship continuing actions in Ukraine to Ulana and Marko Suprun of the U.S.

OSCE PA HELSINKI – The Parliamentary Assembly of the Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE PA), meeting in Helsinki on July 5-9 at its 2015 annual session, approved a resolution condemning Russia’s actions in and around Ukraine in the context of the ongoing crisis. Parliamentarians from three continents voted on July 8 by a margin of 96 in favor to 7 against with 32 abstentions on the resolution, which condemns Russia’s “unilateral and unjustified assault on Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity.” The resolution, which is titled “The Continuation of Clear, Gross and Uncorrected Violations of OSCE Commitments and International Norms by the Russian Federation,” was principally sponsored by Dean Allison, the head of Canada’s delegation to the OSCE PA. The text was a compromise version of similar items submit- ted by the delegations of Canada and Ukraine. The Russian delegation to the OSCE PA was not present for the vote following its decision to not Presidential Administration of Ukraine attend the 2015 annual session. President Petro Poroshenko presents passports of Ukraine to Dr. Ulana Suprun and Marko Suprun. Among more than 40 clauses, the approved text participation in the training program for the new “calls on the Russian Federation to stop the supply ‘Your efforts saved thousands Ukrainian Police Patrol Service. Mr. Poroshenko said that, and flow of heavy weaponry, ammunition, units of the thanks to such knowledge, new police officers have already Russian armed forces and mercenaries across the of lives,’ the president notes saved a human life. Russian border into eastern Ukraine [and] cease pro- The president emphasized the critical role of volunteers viding any military, financial or logistical aid to illegal in providing Ukraine’s armed forces with what they need. armed groups in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of Presidential Administration of Ukraine “Ukraine is lucky to have such a unique phenomenon as Ukraine.” KYIV – President Petro Poroshenko signed decrees the volunteer movement,” he said. “The Ukrainian armed It also underscores “the need for the Russian granting Ukrainian citizenship to Dr. Ulana Suprun and forces were revived this year, and your efforts also added Federation itself to meet in full its commitments in the Marko Suprun. At the meeting, the president expressed value to this revival,” he told the couple. 2014 Minsk Agreements and the 2015 Package of appreciation to the Supruns for their sincere support and Mr. Suprun recalled meeting with the president amid Measures for the Implementation of the Minsk assistance to Ukraine when the country really needs them. unfolding events of the Maidan. “I remember December 1 Agreements, as well as to use its considerable influ- The head of state presented passports of Ukrainian citizens [2013] when the Maidan events were emerging on ence over the pro-Russian illegal armed groups in cer- to the couple. Bankova Street and we fought for the common goal of pro- tain areas of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions of According to the July 11 decree, it is in the state’s interest Ukraine to do the same.” tecting the protesters. Then, the distance between us was to grant citizenship of Ukraine to Ulana and Marko Suprun. around five to 10 meters. I realized then that we have to be The resolution further endorses the diplomatic The president emphasized that the Supruns have made efforts of the Normandy format and the work of the close and stay side by side with you to develop a new coun- a great contribution to providing Ukrainian military offi- try,” Mr. Suprun said. Trilateral Contact Group and its four working groups; cers with the international-level individual first aid kits calls for unhindered access for the OSCE’s Special “Thank you for being near then, thank you for being and a tactical medicine training program. “Your efforts with Ukraine all this time,” the president replied. saved thousands of lives,” Mr. Poroshenko said. (Continued on page 18) The president also noted Dr. Suprun’s and Mr. Suprun’s (Continued on page 15) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 No. 29 Mejlis leader says Ukraine’s government must adopt strategy on occupied Crimea pied territory. She stated that there are no Ukraine Crisis Media Center means of legal protection in Crimea, only KYIV – During a panel discussion titled “the ephemeral nature of the Russian law – “Crimea: Memories, Reality and Vision,” even if it is applied there, it is for the pur- which was held at the Ukraine Crisis Media pose of continuing repression.” She called Center on June 30, the head of the Mejlis of for the Ukrainian government to differenti- the Crimean Tatar people, Refat Chubarov, ate between the issues of territorial control said that state policymakers do not under- and the circumstances of those who remain stand the importance of a strategy in nearly forgotten in Crimea. She noted that Crimea. He noted, “Strategy is not some- non-residential status for people in Crimea body’s whim or a word in fashion. Strategy is discriminatory and that authorities must drives many daily practical decisions. It pro- regulate the new administrative border- vides direction on how we must protect the crossing procedures. rights of Ukrainians who remain in Crimea.” Ms. Skrypnyk also called for regulation The director of the newly created State to prevent authorities from refusing entry Agency on Crimea, Aslan Omer Kyrymly, to foreign nationals. She emphasized that said he blames bureaucracy for the delay in blocking foreign nationals from crossing defining policy on Crimea. Although civil the administrative border stops lawyers – society organizations have already submit- who actively engage with Ukraine – from ted their proposed strategies, the govern- effectively defending Crimean residents. “It ment must make the final decision. Among is understandable that decisions need to be other issues, Mr. Kyrymly noted European made as to economic activities and trade, diplomats’ crucial role and clear position but not to the detriment of civilians. We Ukraine Crisis Media Center regarding the occupied peninsula. need to understand that if the government Refat Chubarov, head of the Mejlis of the Crimean Tatar people, addresses a panel He stated: “Diplomats and the entire implements a full blockade, we will lose discussion in Kyiv titled “Crimea: Memories, Reality and Vision.” international community took the civilized Crimea and our connection with the people side and did not support the Crimean there,” she underlined. EU is needed and that not only public insti- lies both with the weak position of the EU annexation. This was a turning point when Dr. Argita Daudze, Latvia’s ambassador tutions but also civil society must advocate and with Ukraine itself. He elaborated that, the civilized world told the aggressors that to Ukraine, traveled to Crimea in the spring for the return of Crimea. throughout the entire course of its inde- in the 21st century countries of the civi- of 2014. She emphasized that, although Lithuania’s former Ambassador to pendence, Ukraine has not pursued a clear lized world will not accept aggression, dis- Latvia’s presidency of the Council of the geopolitical agenda – in particular toward order or brutal violent acts toward an inde- European Union is drawing to a close, change the EU position, “one needs to the EU or NATO. pendent Ukraine.” Latvia will continue to support Ukraine’s understandUkraine Petras the EU’s Vaitiekūnas mindset saidand thathow to - In the course of the discussion, Olha territorial integrity and Crimea as part of appeal to the hearts of Europeans.” He called rent state of affairs in a straightforward Skrypnyk, deputy head of the Crimea Field that territory. “The policy of non-recogni- on Ukrainians to implement reforms inside manner:Mr. Vaitiekūnas This is Russia’s characterized war, or more the curpre- Mission on Human Rights, noted that the tion of the annexation is a basis that will the country and on the West to provide cisely Vladimir Putin’s war, against Ukraine. system in Crimea aims to subdue any resis- help return the situation to its pre-occupa- financial support and weapons. “We need to “Two nations are fighting because one of tance or pro-Ukrainian viewpoints of tion condition,” said Ambassador Daudze. stop Putin and help Ukraine,” he underlined. them said that it wants to belong to the Ukrainian citizens who remain in the occu- She added that closer cooperation with the European civilization,” he noted.

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President Petro Poroshenko at the Kyiv Mohyla Academy convocation on June 28. Graduates at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy. President Petro Poroshenko speaks at Kyiv Mohyla Academy convocation

Minister of Education and Science Serhiy Kvit (right) and Minister of Agriculture Graduates, faculty and friends form the letters KMA and the number 400 to mark the and Food Oleksiy Pavlenko. 400th anniversary of Kyiv Mohyla Academy.

by Marta Farion grams, including exhibits, publications, aca- Sovsun, and Kyiv City Council Deputy financial resources to the level of communi- demic conferences, concerts. Serhiy Husovsky ties. The central government will have only KYIV – On June 28, Constitution Day, The convocation was attended by a large Given that the event took place on functions of control,” Mr. Poroshenko said. President Petro Poroshenko attended the audience of graduates, students, their fami- Ukraine’s Constitution Day and in view of At the same time, he emphasized that convocation at National University of Kyiv- lies and faculty; as well as special guests, the fact that Pylyp Orlyk, the author of the decentralization will not weaken central Mohyla Academy (NUKMA) and congratulat- including President Poroshenko and sever- first Constitution of Ukraine – Europe’s first authorities in the issues of defense, foreign ed 688 graduates at a crossroad in their lives, al Ukrainian government officials who hail constitution – graduated from Kyiv-Mohyla policy, national security, rule of law and as they “make a huge step into the future.” from Kyiv Mohyla Academy: Minister of Academy, the president dedicated most of compliance with civil freedoms. He added This year, the convocation acquired spe- Education and Science Serhiy Kvit, Minister his speech to the necessity of constitutional that decentralization has nothing in com- cial significance with the commemoration of Agriculture and Food Oleksiy Pavlenko, amendments, among them provisions for mon with federalization. of the 400th anniversary of Kyiv Mohyla Deputy Head of the Presidential decentralization. President Poroshenko also stated that Academy, which is being celebrated Administration Rostyslav Pavlenko, Deputy “I deliberately and voluntarily agree to throughout the year with a series of pro- Minister of Education and Science Inna provide a significant part of powers and (Continued on page 15)

OSCE supports training of new Ukrainian patrol police

OSCE KYIV – A graduation ceremony of new Kyiv patrol police officers trained with the support of the project coordinator in Ukraine of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) was held here on July 2. According to the official website of the government of Ukraine, Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk presented cer- tificates to the graduates and greeted them by saying: “Millions of Ukrainians have hope in you. And each of you will take an oath of loyalty to the Ukrainian nation. You are the new face of Ukraine. You are the new Ukrainian police. You are also the representatives of our new European Ukraine.” The police training focused on enhancing recruits’ knowledge and skills in addressing human trafficking and domestic violence issues. Particular attention was paid to cooperation with local communities, as well as to identifi- cation and response to human trafficking and domestic violence crimes as part of routine duties. Increased risks of human trafficking and domestic violence manifestation brought on by the current situation in Ukraine were also www.kmu.gov.ua (Continued on page 15) Some of the first graduates of a new training program for Kyiv patrol police. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 No. 29

WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly Festival for a cause Putin’s peace offensive on Ukraine The ninth annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival brought a record number of guests means situation is ‘really dangerous’ to the Soyuzivka Heritage Center for three days of celebrations of the beautiful and Crimea, of course,” include the insertion of unique Ukrainian culture via song, music, dance, folk art and crafts, and, of course, by Paul Goble a cancerous tumor within the boundaries food. Ukraine’s history and current developments in our ancestral homeland were Vladimir Putin’s “peace offensive,” of that country and the election of pro-Rus- spotlighted at the concurrent film festival. marked by his recent telephone call to U.S. sian candidates to the Verkhovna Rada, It is notable that this was the first festival to be held at Soyuzivka since its owner- President Barack Obama, means that the sit- may be even more dangerous than a direct ship was transferred early this year to the Ukrainian National Foundation Inc. (UNF), uation is becoming “really dangerous,” ana- military attack. a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization established in 1992 as the charitable arm of the lyst Andrey Piontkovsky says, because the That is because, the Russian analyst says, Ukrainian National Association. With its transfer to the UNF, Soyuzivka gained chari- Russian president has not changed his goal many in Ukraine and even more in the West table status, which means that donations for its worthwhile programs geared of destroying Ukraine as a state but only the are tired of the conflict and will be likely to toward preserving and promoting the Ukrainian cultural heritage here in the United means he is prepared to use to get there. drop their guard against such tactics, believ- States are tax-deductible. And those means, including his oft- ing that they constitute a Ukrainian victory It was also a festival for a cause. Indeed, the 2015 Ukrainian Cultural Festival’s repeated commitment to maintaining the and a Russian defeat rather than simply theme was “Solidarity with Ukraine.” To that end, the UNF held a fund-raising gala territorial integrity of Ukraine “minus another change in how Mr. Putin is seeking on Friday night of the festival to benefit the International Alliance for Fraternal to get what he wants (kasparov.ru/material. Assistance (IAFA), specifically its project to establish a modern prosthetics and reha- Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on php?id=5591360521CE8). bilitation center to help Ukraine’s wounded warriors. The fund for the rehab center ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia “A year ago,” Mr. Piontkovsky says, “Putin is dedicated to the memory of Markian Paslawsky (known to his comrades in arms who has served in various capacities in the seriously considered the ‘Novorossiya’ proj- as “Franko”), a Ukrainian American graduate of West Point who was killed in action U.S. State Department, the Central ect: the annexation of 10 or 12 Ukrainian in Ukraine on August 19, 2014, during the fierce battle for Ilovaisk. Intelligence Agency and the International regions. But the project failed,” because it One of the founders of the IAFA, Viktoriia Voronovych, told The Weekly, “Current Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice wasn’t supported by Russian-speakers in rehabilitation practices in Ukraine are outdated and inadequate. Our wounded of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Ukraine. Despite Mr. Putin’s expectations, Ukrainian heroes deserve proper longer-term rehabilitation and care for an oppor- Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for they “turned out to be patriots of the tunity to return to a full and active life. This project will help make that happen.” In International Peace. Mr. Goble writes a blog Ukrainian state.” support of this important mission, the Ukrainian National Foundation has partnered called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- Now that the West has made it clear that with the IAFA. The Kyiv-based International Alliance for Fraternal Assistance, we woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). The article would like to remind readers, was recently recognized by the Ukrainian Association above is reprinted with permission. (Continued on page 18) of Charity Givers as the best local charitable NGO in Ukraine; the organization received an award that was presented by Ukraine’s First Lady Maryna Poroshenko. (See The Weekly, March 26.) LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The benefit reception and concert held under the stars at Soyuzivka featured spe- cial guest stars from Ukraine – artists who support Ukraine with every fiber of their When Prof. Snyder reminded him that being – in memorable and emotional performances in an intimate setting. Also at the ”Ukraine is a sovereign country” and that gala on the Lviv lawn, representatives of the UNF and IAFA spoke of the Paslawsky A CIA official’s Ukrainians on the Maidan “complained that fund’s commendable goals. we [Americans and Europeans] were far too Later, commenting on the success of the benefit, Ms. Voronovych noted, “The advice on Ukraine close to the Russians, that in effect we were response to this initiative exceeded our expectations. It was a great evening and a Dear Editor: helping the Russians hurt them,” Mr. nice tribute to those combatants sacrificing themselves for Ukraine.” Attendees also On June 28, Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) McGovern responded: “Russian interests spoke with The Weekly about the evening, praising the evening’s atmosphere and wrote an opinion article in The Washington exist, and they have since the ninth century, heartfelt appearances in support of a great cause. Many of them made additional Post in which he comments on his and two OK? That’s where Russia began, you know, substantial donations as a result. other senators’ recent return trip to Kievan Rus’, in Kiev.” Organizers tell us that about $30,000 was raised that evening, but donations are Ukraine. Sen. McCain argues that “the On April 22 of this year, the online still coming in. You can join those helping the cause by sending in your donations. ceasefire with Russia is fiction, and U.S. English-language version of Moscow’s Checks should be made payable to the Ukrainian National Foundation, with the assistance is vital to deterring further Pravda printed an article headlined “Ex-CIA notation “IAFA Fund,” and sent to: Ukrainian National Foundation, P.O. Box 280, Russian aggression.” He goes on to state: officer Ray McGovern: V-E Day celebration Parsippany, NJ 07054. Ukraine’s wounded warriors need, and deserve, our assis- ”President Obama has wrongly argued that spoiled by Washington’s support for tance. providing Ukraine with the assistance and Ukrainian revolution.” The headline speaks equipment it needs to defend itself would for itself. In the article, Mr. McGovern provoke Russia. Putin needed no provoca- writes about “the U.S.-arranged coup d’état tion to invade Ukraine and annex Crimea.” of Feb. 22, 2014 in Kiev.” The senator stresses that “it is the weak- One can only shudder at the thought of July Turning the pages back... ness of the collective U.S. and European what kind of advice this high-ranking CIA response that provokes the very aggression official provided to various presidential Twenty-five years ago, on July 16, 1990, the 28th Congress of we seek to avoid.” administrations concerning Ukraine. the Communist Party of Ukraine adopted a wide-ranging resolu- On June 30 the newspaper printed a 22 Leo Iwaskiw tion “On State Sovereignty of the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist response by Ray McGovern of Arlington, Va., Philadelphia 1990 Republic.” who claims that Sen. McCain was wrong to The resolution affirmed the priority of republican law over all- say that Vladimir Putin annexed Crimea union legislation, Ukrainian ownership of the republic’s land, without provocation. Mr. McGovern natural resources and primary means of production, the inviolability of Ukraine’s territory describes the events on the Maidan as “the FIFA in 2015 and borders; the right to enter into direct economic trade relations with foreign countries coup in Kiev” [sic], which was “provocation enough.” This nonsense could be dismissed and the exchange of diplomatic representation, and the institution of citizenship of the as another pro-Russian troll parroting the and in 2018 Ukrainian SSR. Russian line, were it not for the newspaper Dear Editor: The approval of the Declaration on State Sovereignty of Ukraine by Ukraine’s identifying the writer as “former chief of the Just think: 70 years ago, the U.S.A., Britain, Parliament by a vote of 355 for and four against came on July 16, 1990. News of results Soviet Foreign Policy Branch of the CIA.” On Japan and Germany were enemies, and now and the full Ukrainian-language text of the declaration was received by The Ukrainian his webpage, Mr. McGovern says that he in Canada, of all places, they play great Weekly via fax from the Kyiv office of Rukh, the Popular Movement of Ukraine for “served as CIA analyst for 27 years, from the friendly football (soccer) matches while the Perebudova. administration of John F. Kennedy to that of civilized world is watching and enjoying. The declaration stated: “…the state sovereignty of Ukraine as supremacy, independence, George H.W. Bush” and his “duties included Russia is not represented – it could not fullness and indivisibility of the republic’s authority within the boundaries of its territory, chairing National Intelligence Estimates and qualify. Russia still thinks and acts as if its and its independence and equality in external relations.” preparing the President’s Daily Brief.” neighbors and the West are its worst ene- However, there was a bit of controversy with the declaration, as the wording promoted On March 3, 2014, Mr. McGovern and mies. Russia just doesn’t get it; it can’t live Ukraine’s independence while remaining in the Soviet Union as the Ukrainian SSR. The Prof. Timothy Snyder of Yale University peacefully with the rest of the world and is question of citizenship was also left nebulous, and the declaration also asserted the prece- were interviewed by journalist Amy still determined to rule the world. dence of Ukrainian SSR laws over union laws. Goodman on the independent news pro- The best FIFA can do for the civilized gram “Democracy Now!” in a debate on the At the time, it was unclear how Kyiv would negotiate with Moscow, as The Weekly’s edi- world is to cancel the 2018 World Cup in topic of “Who is provoking unrest in torial for that issue noted: “The near future will provide the answer as Ukraine drafts new Russia and award it to England or some Ukraine?” Throughout the whole discus- laws and a Constitution on the basis of this historic declaration – one we might add, that other civilized country. Let Russia live in sion, Mr. McGovern constantly referred to already is being compared to the Third Universal of 1917 which, as we all know, led to the the isolated and suspicious world of “the Ukraine” and warned the U.S. govern- Fourth Universal and the proclamation of independent Ukrainian statehood. This declara- Vladimir Putin. ment that “you go a bridge too far when you tion, too, may be the crucial step toward complete independence of Ukraine.” threaten a strategic interest the Russians Jerry Zinycz Source: “Ukraine proclaims sovereignty,” The Ukrainian Weekly, July 22, 1990. consider so sensitive as the [sic] Ukraine.” Venice, Fla. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 7

From a Canadian Angle PERSPECTIVES by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn by Andrew Fedynsky Systemic wrongdoing in Ukraine and Canada Funny or offensive? On the eve of the G-7 summit last month, ferent, yet somewhat familiar, battle. It Millions saw the Seinfeld TV episode ducing Kashtan, would say: “This is our the Canadian Group for Democracy in deals with Communist crimes against where Kramer and Newman are on the sub- final performance; no other group wants to Ukraine (I’m a member) asked the govern- humanity committed and led, for the most way playing Risk. For those uninitiated, Risk follow.” And you could see why. When the ment of Canada to advise President Petro part, by the Russia-controlled USSR. is a geopolitical board game for up to six whoops and hollers finally died down, the Poroshenko to withdraw from implement- The Monument to the Victims of players contending for global domination by multi-ethnic audience would leave exhila- ing Minsk II until Russia removes its mili- Communism speaks for some of the 120 assembling armies (colored tokens) and tak- rated and thrilled. Hromovytsia in Chicago, tary and terrorists from Luhansk and million murdered by Communist regimes ing turns attacking their neighbors by cast- Syzokryli in New York and dozens of other Donetsk. To do less, according to the letter around the world in the 20th century. Also ing dice. The game ends when one player dance groups on five continents invariably to Canada’s minister for foreign affairs, is to called “Canada, the Land of Refuge,” it rec- controls the world. I played Risk a hundred receive similar reactions. “legitimize the occupation” and participate ognizes that nearly one-quarter of times back in the 1970s, sharing beers, During the Cold War, Soviet groups like in Ukraine’s dismemberment. Most clauses Canadians trace their roots to escapees pizza, strategy, deal-making (and -breaking), the Moyseiv Dancers, Yatran and Virsky of the agreement are Russia-dictated from Communism. laughs and camaraderie. Our parents pre- toured the world entertaining sold-out demands detrimental to Ukraine. The monument’s planning efforts have sented my brother, Pete, and me with the audiences with breath-taking displays of The group pointed to the “limits of been in the public eye for over five years, game because Ukraine plays a prominent grace and athleticism. I attended many a diplomacy,” as Russia breaks the ceasefire but the storm over location and design role on the map, stretching from the Black performance in the 1970s and 1980s and incessantly and the West’s lack of resolve broke only after the design was announced Sea to the Arctic, following the borders of remember how people would go to the encourages further aggression. Now the last fall. With remarkable speed, powerful Kyivan Rus’ a thousand years ago. hotel afterward to welcome dancers and, death toll is nearing 7,000, the wounded entities like the Royal Society of Canadian In the Seinfeld episode, Kramer taunts evading surveillance, take them to their surpass 13,000, the displaced are well over Architects and Ottawa’s mayor joined the Newman: “The Ukraine. You know what homes for a hearty meal washed down 1 million, and the devastation of Ukraine protest. the Ukraine is? It’s a sitting duck; a road with “healthy drinks.” The KGB “guardian physically and psychologically is immea- It’s not clear why the National Capital apple, Newman. The Ukraine is weak. It’s angels” didn’t mind a bit of Cleveland hos- surable and will be felt for generations. Commission, which oversees land designa- feeble.” At that, another passenger steps pitality themselves. Meanwhile, President Vladimir Putin tion, shifted the monument’s locations sev- up and in a heavy accent says, “You not say So what about Verizon? Ukrainians are claims that the worst event of the 20th cen- eral times. The current site, next to Ukraine weak. Ukraine is game to you?! not the first group to be subjected to gratu- tury was the fall of the Communist USSR, Canada’s Supreme Court, had previously How about I take your little board and itous rudeness. Over the years, I’ve heard which he is determined to re-establish. His been allocated to the Holocaust shrine. smash it!” And smash it he does. many an ugly joke about gays, African- vicious tactics – kidnapping civilians, burn- However, the two were switched, contrib- Was this funny or offensive? Well, I’m Americans, Jews, Italians, Poles, Asians, etc. ing national symbols with cigarette butts on uting to the controversy over the memorial proud of my Ukrainian roots and I laughed. Directed against anyone, they are hurtful, Ukraine’s patriots, using children as shields to Communism’s victims. The episode is actually based on historical and they are wrong. Yet somehow the ad – recall tortures from Russia’s past, as do The design criticisms – primarily about truths: Ukraine has been weak, for a lot of agency that produced the Verizon commer- reasons, starting notably with the lack of nat- the lies employed to cover up the crimes. size – were addressed but failed to appease cial and the executives who approved it ural borders which the Risk board reflects: didn’t consider that derisively dismissing To counter, the Canadian Group for critics. At the 11th hour two architects – there are half a dozen avenues to attack, just Ukrainian culture – “I’ll watch anything but Democracy in Ukraine – a virtual organiza- Shirley Bloomberg, a dissenter from the as there have been for centuries on the actu- that,” – would be offensive. They were tion of Canadians concerned with policy memorial’s design selection jury, and Barry al terrain. But also, Ukrainians have tradi- aware, of course, of the negative ramifica- and politics relevant to Ukraine’s democra- Podolsky, a local architect – founded the tionally risen to their country’s defense, just tions of an ad mocking a Black Gospel tization – urged the G-7 to deliver a heavy Ottawa Heritage Group to launch a lawsuit like the guy on the subway – the incongruity Choir, Jewish Hava Nagila, square dancing blow to Russia’s arrogant intransigence by charging the commission with “undermin- and absurdity of that scene is hilarious. in Iowa, Irish step dancing, etc. That’s why removing it from the SWIFT banking sys- ing the consultation process.” Bureaucratic Ah, but now there’s the recent Verizon they didn’t target those groups and proper- tem. The move would deprive Russia of the correctness seems to have greater value commercial, promoting a cable TV package ly so. So is it that Ukrainians have arrived ability to handle financial transactions in a than memorializing the greatest crimes that would allow subscribers to choose the and it’s their turn for derision? Maybe so, secure, standardized and reliable way. The against humanity by crazed ideologues. programs they want to watch and there- but it hasn’t come without a backlash. letter also urged military aid for Ukraine. While lip service is paid to the monument’s fore pay for. Aspiring for humor, it features I became aware of the Verizon commer- The G-7 decided differently. It failed to validity, the lawsuit may stall it indefinitely. a man jumping from channel to channel, cial when friends sent me an Internet link. punish Russia. Despite hollow threats, sanc- Communists around the world must be explaining to his wife who’s also watching And like the guy on the subway, many tions have remained at about the same level pleased. that they’re paying for hundreds of them, sprang into action: Alex Tretiak sent a since being introduced as punishment for This is but the latest attempt to white- so he has to watch them all. She comments heartfelt letter to Verizon citing his own annexing Crimea. Now, over a year later, wash Communist crimes in Canada. Only a acidly: I’ll watch anything but “this;” experience with Syzokryli, linking it to his neither the culprits’ families nor the instiga- few years ago, Ukraine’s Holodomor, the “This” just happened to be a Ukrainian family history, which includes grandpar- tor of this global calamity, President Putin, deliberate starvation of some 10 million group performing the Hopak. ents forced into slavery in Nazi Germany. have been added to the sanctions list. Nor Ukrainians by the Kremlin – was marginal- Ha, ha, ha…? No. Not funny – offensive. Irene Jarosewich also wrote and then has Russia been designated as a terrorist- ized by the Canadian Museum for Human Ukrainian dance goes back centuries. spoke to Verizon executives. “Don’t you exporting state. There are no teeth in the Rights. The museum failed to give equal It’s been a bedrock organized activity for guys do focus groups?” she asked. One military aid offered by fellow democratic treatment to the two most heinous crimes young Ukrainians (and others) for at least a who had just viewed the commercial states, and it’s business as usual. of the last century – the Holodomor and century, helping to maintain traditional replied they didn’t need a focus group. “It’s So why wouldn’t Russia keep raising the the Holocaust – favoring the latter with a heritage and channeling energies. The simply rude to make fun of people.” I know bar? Now it’s building military bases in disproportionate amount of space. pioneer for diaspora Ukrainian dance was that many others sent e-mails and letters Ukraine, sneaking in heavy artillery and Failure to expose Communist crimes Vasile Avramenko (1895–1981), who trav- questioning the commercial. increasing its land grab. It demands imme- appears to be systemic. Democratic societ- eled from Vladivostok to Manitoba; Buenos Ukraine is embattled like no other diate Western economic aid and for Kyiv to ies around the globe commemorate, edu- Aires to Melbourne and a dozen cities in European country and the front line is not hurry up and negotiate with the terrorists cate and treat the Holocaust with far great- the U.S, organizing groups. A 1932 photo- only military in the Donbas and Luhansk, it’s for the country’s territories. The Putin er attention than that paid to the crimes of graph shows hundreds of young people in also a global media war over information regime would be the beneficiary of both. Communism. Yet the exposure of both, side national apparel on stage in Cleveland. and perceptions. Verizon, I’m told, pulled the While the struggle against Russia is by side, is paramount to understanding Like many in the Ukrainian community, I commercial – a small victory for a self- being fought heroically on the front in that crimes against humanity are not attended dance class, only in my case the appointed army of advocates in the continu- Ukraine’s east – regrettably with little more restricted to a time, place or a people, and exercise ended almost as soon as it started. ing Revolution of Dignity. Nice work. than the applause of democrats around the are rooted in absolute power. I have no rhythm or coordination for the dif- Final observation: after my initial out- world – Canadians are confronted by a dif- Democracies must stop pandering to ficult steps. Others do, including my son rage over the commercial, I noted that the autocrats’ whims, whether current or his- and daughter, who performed with Kashtan. dancers are actually quite good. I wonder toric, whether in Ukraine, Canada or else- For years, my wife drove them to practice who they are and whether the agency that Oksana Bashuk Hepburn may be con- where. Otherwise all hell breaks loose, as it and along with many other adult volunteers produced the commercial and Verizon, tacted at [email protected]. has in Ukraine today. organized scores of costumes and prepared which approved it, told the dancers they snacks for dancers who traveled across would be used as an object of ridicule. And, Ohio to perform before enthusiastic crowds, if they were not told, or worse – misled, most notably the annual Cleveland have the un-named ad agency and Verizon Opinions in The Ukrainian Weekly Nationalities Service Center Concert at apologized and made amends? Just ask- Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators and letter-writers are Playhouse Square along with 20-plus other ing… their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of either The Weekly groups — Brazilian, Jewish, German, editorial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian National Association. African-American, etc. And every year the Andrew Fedynsky’s e-mail address is MC, Plain Dealer reporter Bill Miller intro- [email protected] 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 No. 29 Kytasty and Alpert present Ukrainian and Jewish musical traditions by Ihor Slabicky Alpert had a concert and CD release party for their just-released album “Night Songs From NEW YORK – For most people, summer A Neighboring Village.” Held at the Center for means upstate, the beach, camp, and fun in Jewish History in New York City, the concert the sun. For musicians Julian Kytasty and saw the duo perform selections from their Michael Alpert, their summer means con- CD and solo compositions. When it was over, certs, workshops and festivals. the sold-out house resounded with acclaims They began their “summer vacation” on and a standing ovation. Saturday, June 13, at The Ukrainian Museum In early July, Messrs. Kytasty and Alpert in New York City with “Jewish Musical will make three appearances at the TFF Traditions in Ukraine.” What sounded like it Rudolstadt Festival in Germany. The end of would be a serious structured presentation August will find them in Lviv, where they turned into a spontaneous performance, will perform in concert at the lecture, interview, and a question-and- LvivKlezFest-2015. answer session with the audience. Besides being a virtuoso bandurist, com- In between playing excerpts from poser, scholar and musical director, Mr. recordings by Yiddish music luminaries Kytasty has released a number of albums, Leon Schwartz and Shloimke Beckerman, the most recent being “Songs of Truth – and “Kolomijka Powitowa” by Ewgen Music and Song from the Kobzar Tradition.” Zukowsky, and holding an informative dia- A singer, multi-instrumentalist and logue about Ukrainian and Yiddish music scholar, Mr. Alpert has been a key figure in and their intersections, world-renowned the rebirth of East European Jewish music bandurist Julian Kytasty and the National and culture worldwide since the 1970s. A Ihor Slabicky Endowment for the Arts National Heritage Julian Kytasty and Michael Alpert perform on June 13 at The Ukrainian Museum in native Yiddish speaker, he is one of the only Fellow Michael Alpert performed several New York City. Yiddish singers of his generation adept in songs from their newly released CD “Night the style of pre-World War II generations. Songs From A Neighboring Village.” the event had the two musicians drawing feeling of longing. Instead of the physical Individually and together, Messrs. Alpert Mr. Alpert had the audience singing along on their repertoire of Ukrainian folk and expressed in the other two versions, it is re- and Kytasty represent a unique bridge on the counting song “Skazhy Meni, Shcho liturgical music, Yiddish folk music and interpreted through Hassidic sensibilities between the old and new generations of To Znachyt Yeden.” Together, they per- Hassidic music. and becomes a poignant expression of long- the upholders and champions of traditional formed, for the first time with Ukrainian and “Gules, Gules” was an exemplary selection ing for the presence of divinity in the world. music. Each has met the masters of his Yiddish words, “Chorna Rylia,” a song from of how a song transects borders and cultures. That was followed by Mr. Alpert leading respective musical prowess, learned from the late 19th century about the horrors of The song originates as “Hora, Hora, Yaka Ty a Hassidic round dance. With Mr. Kytasty them and most importantly, carried on war. They ended with a medley of lively Velyka,” a shepherd’s song from the on bandura, the duo treated the workshop those traditions. Hearing them play today, dance tunes that featured Mr. Kytasty on Zakarpattia region about longing for one’s to a heartfelt “Rekrutska (Tam Divchyna one will hear the music played as it sound- bandura and Mr. Alpert on acoustic guitar. Brala Lyon Dribnenkiy).” The workshop ed years ago. This, in itself, makes each of On Sunday, June 14, they led the work- Magas Vagy” does away with some of the closed with the attendees revisiting “Oy them living treasures. Their latest album, shop “Ballads from the Ukrainian and allusionslove. The Hungarianthat exist inversion, the Ukrainian “Erdő, Erdő, words. de Pidy Ya Luhom,” ending with Julian Kytasty “Night Songs From A Neighboring Village,” Yiddish Heartland.” Held under the auspic- The Yiddish version, attributed to Rabbi singing the piece as a solo, allowing the is available from Oriente Musik directly via es of the Ukrainian Village Voices and the Yitskhok Ayzik Taub (1751-1821), known in attendees to savor the song’s nuances. the website www.oriente.de/index.php/ Center for Contemporary Music and Dance, Yiddish as “Der Kalever Tsadik,” keeps the On Thursday, June 18, Messrs. Kytasty and en/alpert-kytasty-en. Razom’s Kobzar project travels through Texas

by Chris Wynnyk Wilson AUSTIN, Texas – In the old days, a kobzar was an itinerant Ukrainian bard who played the bandura, sang to his own accom- paniment and traveled from village to vil- lage throughout Ukraine. “Kobzar” is also a title of a collection of poems by Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine’s most famous poet; the “Kobzar” is the cornerstone of classic Ukrainian literature. Modern-day kobzar Andrii Gorobets is originally from the Donetsk region of Ukraine and is a post-doc chemistry fellow at Michigan State University. This volunteer has been travelling throughout the United States as part of the Razom project Traveling Serge Taran In Dallas-Fort Worth on June 4, modern-day kobzar Andrii Gorobets (fifth from right) gathered with Ukrainians at St. Sophia Ukrainian Catholic Church. Kobzar, with a copy of Shevchenko’s Ukrainian American communities in “Kobzar,” striving to connect communities Houston, San Antonio, Austin and Dallas/ here directly with the living history of Fort Worth. Afterwards it traveled to Ukraine’s struggle for dignity, freedom and Arizona and California. a better tomorrow. Ukrainian American communities in The Kobzar project started off with Texas gathered to meet Mr. Gorobets, to Ruslana bringing the “Kobzar” to the ATO hear about the history of the project, view (anti-terrorist operation) zone in eastern the PowerPoint presentation, read the Ukraine. In keeping with the tradition of the entries written in the Kobzar, and write itinerant kobzar, Ukrainian soldiers, volun- their own thoughts, greetings and wishes teers and average people passed this book about Ukraine in the traveling book. It was along from town to town: Kyiv-Debaltseve- a very moving experience for all. Sloviansk-Artemivsk-Kramatorsk-Shchastia- Iryna Petrovska Marchiano, who is origi- Pisky-Shyrokino-Novoaidar, etc. Some of the nally from Ivano-Frankivsk, said of the ATO soldiers who wrote in the book said Kobzar project’s visit to Houston: “It is they hope they will still be alive.” impossible to describe how it felt seeing Now the book is in the U.S. and, after the book being read by young students of Chris Wynnyk Wilson New York, the Carolinas, Florida, and the Ukrainian School in Houston. In their In Austin on June 3 the kobzar met with Texas Ukrainians at Cenote Café, where a Louisiana, it continued its journey through one-hour gathering turned into three hours. Texas, making stops in early June at the (Continued on page 12) No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 9

Matthew Dubas One of the booths in the vendors’ area promoted the Russ Chelak exhibit “Petrykivka: The Soul of Ukraine. Ukraine’s The opening ceremonies of the festival: Swiatoslawa Kaczaraj sings the national anthems with the Ukrainian UNESCO Treasure.” American Veterans color guard in the background.

folk music; and the Women’s Bandurist nyky, with many saying they felt fine, some Natalia Pavlenko and Yuri Mishchenko 6,000 attend... Ensemble of Connecticut, under the direc- wanting a beer, some still hungry, while were joined by artist Halyna Nazarenko in (Continued from page 1) tion of Irene Kytasty Kuzma, enchanted lis- others saying that they could not eat anoth- promoting the exhibit “Petrykivka: The Soul teners with its musicianship. er bite. of Ukraine. Ukraine’s UNESCO Treasure.” support of the establishment of a rehabili- The Dumka Chorus of New York, under The champion for 2014, Paul The booth featured works from private col- tation center for the victims of the war. The the direction of Vasyl Hrechynsky, captivat- Czerepacha, 70, from Connecticut, also com- lections and is on display at The Ukrainian center will be named in honor of Markian ed the audience with its artful selections. peted, but came in third place this year. Museum with more dates in the future Paslawsky, a West Point graduate who died The Cheres instrumental ensemble, under Saturday night’s concert was co-emceed planned throughout the United States. during fighting in Ukraine. the direction of Andriy Milavsky, brought by Foma of the band Mandry, who also lent The food selections available at the festi- The Ukrainian National Foundation, the the audience an authentic Carpathian his talents for the show, and Ms. val had something for everyone. Items charitable arm of the Ukrainian National musical experience in its accompaniment Czurylowicz. included Ukrainian traditional fare such as Association, has partnered with the of the Dumka Chorus. Returning to the stage were the Roma borshch, varenyky, holubtsi, shashlyky, but International Alliance of Fraternal Also returning to the Saturday afternoon Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance also standard items such as hamburgers, Assistance, a respected and highly awarded stage were the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Workshop, the Lehenda Ukrainian Dance fried chicken and corn on the cob. Kyiv-based NGO on this project. Ukrainian Dance Workshop and the Company, the Dumka Chorus and the Also on Saturday afternoon, Ukrainian Following the conclusion of Friday’s Lehenda Ukrainian Dance Company, as well Cheres ensemble, Mr. Popadiuk, Foma and films were screened in the Veselka hall, stage show, the evening’s dance (zabava), as Mr. Popadiuk. the Women’s Bandurist Ensemble. including films by contemporary filmmak- with music by Svitanok of New York, kept It was a beautiful day to take a swim in Dzidzio’s feature performance was very ers from Ukraine. the festival atmosphere going well into the the pool, or enjoy a beverage on the Tiki popular with the audience. Mr. Tabakov A Ukrainian village, or “selo,” was recre- early morning hours. deck or on the Veselka patio, where the was joined by Volodymyr Voznyak for a ated near the Main House, providing visi- Saturday afternoon’s concert was Zabava band from New York entertained variety of selections. Also from Ukraine, tors a taste of village life in Ukraine. Live opened by the singing of the Ukrainian and the crowds in preparation for the vare- Oksana Bilozir brought her pop music demonstrations included pottery, pysanky, U.S. and Canadian national anthems by nyky-eating contest. sound that appealed to all ages. gerdany, embroidery, wool spinning/weav- Swiatoslawa Kaczaraj, who was joined by Late on Saturday afternoon, Yuriy The zabava on Saturday night featured ing, motanky (traditional cloth dolls), and members of the Ukrainian American Zakalyuzhnyy, a resident of Philadelphia music by Svitanok, which fueled the crowd other active aspects, all under the coordi- Veterans, who formed a color guard. who hails from Lviv, was proclaimed the in dancing up a storm. nation of Halyna Shepko of Shawangunk Performers included Olya Fryz, a recording 2015 varenyky-eating contest winner. Alex Throughout the weekend, vendors Ridge Farm. vocalist with a recent children’s album Gutmacher, who has been running this con- showcased a wide selection of beadwork, On Sunday afternoon a Young Artists release; the Korinya folk ensemble of New test, as well as professional eating contests embroidery, music recordings and artwork. Concert Program, in the Veselka hall, York, who were named National Artists of for many years, hosted this lively and well- The many organizations, credit unions and attracted a large audience to see the up- Ukraine in 2012 after winning first place at attended event. activists groups working for the diaspora and-coming talent. The program – emceed the Boyko Festival; rising star vocalist Anya Facing a tough board of 11 competitors community, as well as assisting Ukraine by Max Lozynskyj and Maryanka Hawryluk Kosachevich, who debuted at the 2014 (including Trevor from Jamaica), it was during this difficult time, also set up infor- – attracted vocalists, instrumentalists, ball- Soyuzivka festival’s Young Artists Concert; unclear in the first round who was the win- mation booths. room dancers and Ukrainian folk dancers. a first-timer to the Soyuzivka stage, vocalist ner, so a play-off final round was held This year’s festival was sponsored by Organizers have called this year’s festi- Yulia Busko, who was runner-up in the between Vitali from Boston (the second- Self Reliance New York Federal Credit val “a record-breaking success” and we are 2015 Chervona Ruta Music Festival. The place winner) and Mr. Zakalyuzhnyy. Union, the Ukrainian National Association looking forward to next year for the 10th three-piece Udech musical collective dem- After the first round, competitors were and SUMA Federal Credit Union (Yonkers, anniversary Ukrainian Cultural Festival at onstrated its wide repertoire of Ukrainian asked how they felt after downing 25 vare- N.Y.). Soyzuzivka.

Russ Chelak Matthew Dubas A fragment of the “Hopak” presented by the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Workshop. Varenyky-eating contest competitors get ready to start. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 No. 29

Wowk Photography Roman Ostash Dzidzio among young fans, whom he invited to join him on stage. Oksana Bilozir with two of her former students. 6,000 attend Soyuzivka’s ninth Ukrainian festival

Russ Chelak Russ Chelak A dancer from Lehenda. Part of the crowd of thousands who came to the evening concert.

Myron Krywulych Russ Chelak At the Friday evening benefit gala (from left): Serhiy Fomenko, Oksana A rock Arkan by the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Workshop. Bilozir, Erko Palydowycz and Pavlo Tabakov.

Russ Chelak Wowk Photography Olya Fryz in the afternoon program. The Women’s Bandurist Chorus on stage. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 11

Wowk Photography Russ Chelak Foma, one of the MCs, performs. Girls of the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Workshop.

Russ Chelak Russ Chelak The Korinya folk band during the afternoon program. Violin virtuoso Vasyl Popadiuk.

Russ Chelak Russ Chelak Anya Kosachevich sings a number with Pavlo Tabakov. Australia’s Lehenda Ukrainian Dance Company.

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Oblast, commented: “We all understand Razom’s Kobzar... how strong we Ukrainians all over the world are. We have the same goals, we are (Continued from page 8) praying for peace in our country, but we eyes you could see their discovery of stand strong when it comes to the fight for Shevchenko, rediscovery of the ‘Kobzar,’ Ukraine’s freedom.” rediscovery of Ukraine, the way it is today Dr. Steve Sokolyk of Dallas/Fort Worth in 2015. We are grateful to Razom for said: “It’s a great message of unity. The Ukraine and all the volunteer carriers of most moving part was realizing that some the book for making its journey possible.” of the inscriptions were by soldiers at Maria Halich Dutkewych Tatiana Kharchenko of San Antonio, who Debaltseve. We wondered how many Eternal Memory – is originally from Pavlohrad, Dnipropetrovsk hadn’t made it out alive.” Maria Dutkewych was born June 30, 1925, in Nekhaivka Village, Chernihiv Oblast, Ukraine, to Petro and Anna Horodiskij – Halich, with heritage lineage to Ukrainian Cossacks. The family moved to Zaporozhia over several months in 1932, thereby surviving the Holodomor which killed millions in Eastern Ukraine. Maria met our late father Myroslaw in the Displaced Persons Camp in Ellwangen, Germany, and they married in 1946, and came to Detroit in 1949. Maria completed ‘Feldcher’ curricula and certi ed as a Physician’s Assistant, and was a nurse and head nurse at several medical hospitals during her 45 year professional career in the metropolitan Detroit area. Maria also enjoyed her volunteer work with the Women’s League of America, The Ukrainian American Nurses Association, Plast, and other Associations. Maria Dutkewych passed away on June 3, 2015, after an unsuccessful rehabilitation which followed a debilitating stroke three months earlier. Funeral services were held at St. Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in South eld, and her burial at St. Hedwig Cemetery in Dearborn Heights, Michigan. Tatiana Kharchenko In San Antonio on June 2, Andrii Gorobets (center) met with local Ukrainians at Maria is survived by her children: Jaroslav (Bohdana Urbanovych), Florida Park, across the street from St. Anthony Orthodox Church. Gregory, Irene, Vera (Jurij) Fedorak, John (Tammy), sister: Sera na (Tito) Marzotto, and was blessed with eight grandchildren: Jason, Solomia, Michael, Megan, Lesia, Bohdan, Chance, and Madeline. Thank you Mom, for raising us with much love, compassion, and respect for ourselves, one another, and our Ukrainian heritage. You added such richness to our family and made us complete. We will forever love you, TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 and will cherish every fond memory we shared with you. Your memory or e-mail [email protected] will be present forever in our hearts throughout eternity. Вічная Пам’ять! SERVICES PROFESSIONALS

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Ділимоcя сумною вісткою, що 13 червня 2015 року відійшла у вічність Frances M. Stek наша найдорожча Мама і Бабуня (1923 – 2015) Frances Maria Powondra Stek, 91, of св. п. Fords, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at her apartment in her eldest ТЕОДОЗІЯ son’s home in New Braunfels, Texas, surrounded by family members and МАТКІВСЬКА КУШНІР friends. 1930 - 2015 Frances Stek was born in Ternopil, Ukraine, on September 22, 1923, Покійна пані Дозя народилася 31 серпня 1930 року в селі Береж- to Anton and Anastasia Powondra. She attended schools there under three different governments - Polish, Communist Soviet and German, ниця, Самбірського повіту в Україні, де вчилася до восьмої кляси. В receiving a teaching diploma. She taught grade school in a nearby village. 1944 році виїхала з родиною до Мітенвальду, Німеччина. Закінчила там ґімназію, належала до Пласту і стала членкою юнацького гуртка During her teenage years she witnessed the terrors of three wars, „Барвінок“. В Пласті пізнала правдиву дисципліну, самозарадність, са- arrests, deaths, and mass deportation of many Ukrainian people to мопевність і організаційне життя. В Пласті мала нагоду будувати свій Siberia, including her own mother. When the Soviet Army was returning характер. Bсі ідеали Пласту постелили її шлях на майбутнє. to Western Ukraine in early spring of 1944, she, among thousands of other Ukrainians, had to leave her beloved country to head to the West. В травні 1949 року родина Матківських переїхала до Америки і осели- лася у Честер, Пенсильванія. Там пані Дозя вернулася до праці в громаді By the end of the war in May 1945, she reached Bavaria, and in the city - вчила в Школі Українознавства, заложила Пластовій рій новачок і нова- of Erlangen, she found her lifetime love, Charlie Stek, who was stationed ків і два юнацькі гуртки. В 1953 році закінчила Факс Чейс Манор Коледж with the American Air Force in that city. They were married in April 1946 з дипломом книговодства і фінансів. У тому часі запізнала Ярослава Куш- and she arrived in America by ship on Columbus Day 1946, making a ніра і в 1954 році одружилися. Перенеслася до Вільмінґтон, Делавар, де home in Perth Amboy, her husband’s birthplace. She became an active стала членкою 54-го відділу СУА, створила Школу Українознавства, і далі member of his parish, the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Assumption. їздила до Честеру, де відбувалися Пластові сходини. They later built a house in Fords. В 1965 році пані Дозя переїхала з чоловіком і доньками до Вотерв- Frances helped organize Saturday school for parish children, teaching літу, Ню-Йорк, де разом почали свою довголітню службу в українській reading and writing in the Ukrainian language, the history and culture of й американській громадах до останніх місяців свого життя. Пані Дозя Ukraine, and prepared the children for concerts and plays. продовжувала свою надзвичайну активність в церковній парафії, в She was a past president and active board member of the Ukrainian Пласті і в Союзі Українок. В 1968 році створила 99-ій Відділ Союзу Women’s League and a member of the Ukrainian Congress Committee Українок і світличку, була головою Oкруги Центрального Ню-Йорку, and the Ukrainian Museum in New York City. She became a church choir а останньо мала велику честь стати Почесною Членкою СУА. В 1970 member in the early 1950s and was a regular pyrohy maker and bread році була співзасновницею Фестивалю Нації, де кожного року різні baker to raise funds for the church. She and her husband introduced a нації мають нагоду показати свої культурні надбання і страви. Це тіль- coffee hour in church and continued serving for many years. She was also ки деякі з її громадських осягнень. Додатково Пані Дозя працювала an active board member of the Ukrainian Seniors. 25 років в лябораторії в шпиталі як гистотехнолог і з часом стала на- чальницею свого віддiлу. As soon as she became a U.S. citizen, she joined the Democratic Party and was active, first in Perth Amboy and then for 55 years in Woodbridge. She В громаді й в родині пані Дозя була рушійною силою. Передала сво- and her husband spent many hours stuffing envelopes and campaigning їм дочкам й внучкам свій патріотизм і відданість церкві і громаді, а їхня for several mayors, including former-mayor and later Governor Jim діяльність – це вислід її прикладу і заохоти. Засліплена була любов’ю McGreevey. Because she was an immigrant and spoke several languages, своєї родини. За це дочки, зяті і внучки їй безмежно вдячні. she also helped many immigrants with their citizenship problems and Похоронні відправи відбулися 19 червня 2015 року в церкві св. о. with things needed to get established in the U.S., as well as collected and Миколая у Вотервліт, Н.Й. Тіло покійної спочило на парафіяльному sent packages of clothing, medicine and other needed goods to people цвинтарі. in Ukraine. Taking pride in her heritage, she organized many exhibits of Ukrainian Easter eggs, embroidery and Ukrainian culture in area libraries, У глибокому смутку залишилися: shopping malls and arts centers. доні - Віра - Наталка з чоловіком Віліямом She was active in her children’s schools, as a PTA member, class mother, - Люба з чоловіком Николою librarian and fund-raiser. She also served as a past president of the внучки - Олександра і Зеня Woman’s Club of Fords and a member of the Fords Senior Club. та ближча і дальша родина Матківських, Стециків, Туркевичів, Frances was also known for her creativity, winning many awards for Платошів і Гадзевичів. her paintings and earning ribbons for her green thumb. She kept a large Вічна Їй пам’ять! garden, growing fruits, vegetables and flowers, in Fords and in New Braunfels, Texas, where she moved to live with her oldest son following the death of her husband Charlie, who passed in July, 2013, after 67 years of marriage. She is survived by her three children, George C. of New Braunfels; Texas, Vera C. of Green Bank, N.J., Charles A. of Highland, Maryland, and one A Celebration of Life for grandson, Alex, of Seattle, Washington. Laryssa A Kukrycka Celebration of LysniakLife for Lauret Funeral services, under the direction of the Gerity & Chubenko Funeral Laryssa Kukrycka Lysniak Lauret Home, were held at 10 a.m. Friday, July 10th, at the Ukrainian Catholic Beloved Beloved Wife, Wife, Mother Mother and and Sister Sister Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 684 Alta Vista Place, Perth Amboy, NJ, followed by interment at the Ukrainian Catholic Church Cemetery on Florida Grove Road in Hopelawn, NJ. After the funeral a Well known and beloved actress of Ukrainian and American stage, film and television, reception was held at Ed and Mary’s Hall, 555 Penn St, Perth Amboy, NJ passed away, on Sunday, July 5th, 2015, surrounded by 08861. Well known and beloved actress ofloved Ukrainian ones. and American stage, film and television, passed away, on Sunday, July 5th, 2015, surroundedIn lieu ofby flowers, donations may be made to the Ukrainian Catholic lovedWe willones. be celebrating her life, accomplishments, and Church of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, 684 Alta Vista Place, sharing memories on two occasions: Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. Saturday, July 18th at the Peter Jarema Funeral Home. We 129will East be 7th celebrating Street New York, her NY 10009life, accomplishments, and sharingfrom 6:00pm memories - 9:00pm on two occasions: make those sorts of transactions with Ukraine’s... Russia’s proxies. Such transactions would Sunday, August 9th ( Laryssaʼs birthday) at the become unconstitutional once the Community Reformed Church of Manhasset, (Continued from page 2) Saturday, July 18th at the Peter Jarema Funeral Home. Parliament enacts these amendments to 90 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 129at East 4:30pm 7th Street New York, NY 10009 At this point they no longer have a say in the fundamental law. But, for that shield from 6:00pm - 9:00pm decentralization: “federalization” is defi- effect to materialize, the Verkhovna Rada She will forever be cherished by her husband, nitely excluded, “special status” in the sense must adopt the amended Constitution by a Wolodymyr, devoted daughters, Ula and Lada, sister, of the Minsk agreement is also excluded, two-thirds majority, requiring a disciplined Sunday,Tamara AugustK. Homer and 9th extended ( Laryssa family ʼs birthday) at theand local elections in the occupied territo- vote by the parliamentary parties. """" in the U.S., Canada, and Ukraine. """"Community Reformed Church of Manhasset,ries are now de-legitimized to the same 90 Plandome Road, Manhasset, NY 11030 degree as the Donetsk-Luhansk leaders The article above is reprinted from Donations can be made in Laryssaʼs memory to your local animal shelter or to the themselves. Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from Orphanʼs Aid Society for Ukraine-at 4:30pm www.oasukraine.org The constitutional amendments can its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, shield Ukraine from external pressures to www.jamestown.org. She will forever be cherished by her husband, Wolodymyr, devoted daughters, Ula and Lada, sister, Tamara K. Homer and extended family """" in the U.S., Canada, and Ukraine. """"

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Yatsenyuk warns against slowing reforms French, German leaders press Ukraine Arsen Avakov on July 10. Mr. Poroshenko NEWSBRIEFS did not elaborate, but said the flow of WASHINGTON – Prime Minister Arseniy KYIV – French President Francois weapons from the conflict zone, where (Continued from page 2) Yatsenyuk has dismissed legislation in the Hollande and German Chancellor Angela Ukrainian troops are fighting pro-Russian Office reported on July 13. The indictment Verkhovna Rada that would water down Merkel have called on Ukrainian President separatists, posed a threat. Kyiv considers is due to pave the way for a trial. Ms. economic reforms demanded by the West Petro Poroshenko to ensure partial self- Russian-backed rebels fighting against gov- Savchenko is accused of direct participation in exchange for loans, saying it is sponsored rule for the pro-Russian separatist east. Mr. ernment troops in eastern Ukraine to be in the killing of two Russian reporters who by “lunatics.” In an interview with the Poroshenko’s office said the three had a terrorists. There have been dozens of died last year while covering the conflict in Associated Press, Mr. Yatsenyuk predicted telephone conversation on July 10. It said minor terror incidents across Ukraine, Ukraine. She is also charged with attempt- that none of several controversial bills to Ms. Merkel and Mr. Hollande “recommend- including a bomb attack that killed at least ed murder and illegally entering Russian roll back reforms mandated by the ed” that the Ukrainian president continue two people and injured at least 10 at a rally territory. Vladimir Markin, a spokesman for International Monetary Fund would reach with constitutional reforms, adding that in Kharkiv in February. Kyiv has in the past the Russian Investigative Committee, said the floor of the Parliament. If they do, he they “placed special stress that the draft accused Russia of “exporting terrorism” to that Ms. Savchenko is facing 25 years in said, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Constitution of Ukraine reflects special self- Ukraine by providing weapons, training prison. Mr. Markin said the crime carries a will veto them. “In every Parliament, you rule for certain districts” of eastern and personnel to rebels in eastern Ukraine, punishment as severe as life in prison, but have populists. Sometimes they look like Ukraine. The peace deal signed in Minsk in a claim Russia denies. In May, two Russian that women are not given life sentences lunatics,” Mr. Yatsenyuk said. “This govern- February guarantees three years of self- special forces soldiers captured in eastern according to the Russian Criminal Code. Ms. ment and this president are determined rule to rebel-run parts of the Luhansk and Ukraine were charged with involvement in Savchenko says she was illegally brought and committed to our reform agenda.” U.S. Donetsk regions. But Mr. Poroshenko’s “terrorist activity.” (RFE/RL, based on into Russia after being abducted by Commerce Secretary Penny Pritzker said draft changes to the Constitution only make reporting by Reuters) reference to an existing piece of legislation Russian-backed separatists in eastern the U.S. government would keep support- that gives rebel leaders partial self-rule for MH17 inquiry close to completion Ukraine. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by ing Ukraine as long as it keeps moving in an interim period of three years. (RFE/RL, Interfax and TASS) the right direction. “The pressure is on the KUALA LUMPUR – Malaysian Prime based on reporting by Agence France- Parliament to keep moving forward and to Minister Najib Razak says the investigation Fierce attack reported in Ukraine’s east Presse, Interfax and TASS) not slip backward,” she said. “These are into the downing last year of a Malaysian passenger airliner over eastern Ukraine is KYIV – Ukraine’s National Security and hard choices. The prime minister feels the Yulia: office bombing a terrorist act “really close to naming those guilty.” Defense Council (NSDC) said on July 15 that pressure. But as long as they’re moving for- Speaking at a commemoration in Kuala Russian-backed rebels had launched one of ward, they’re not alone.” (RFE/RL, based on KYIV – Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Lumpur to mark the first anniversary of their fiercest attacks in Ukraine’s east since Yulia Tymoshenko says an explosion at her reporting by the Associated Press and the July 17, 2014, tragedy that left 298 peo- the signing of a February deal on a cease- party’s offices in the city of Sumy was politi- Agence France-Presse) ple dead, the prime minister said on July 11 fire, killing eight Ukrainian soldiers and cally motivated. Ms. Tymoshenko, head of that the investigation is “expected to be fin- wounding 16 over the past 24 hours. The Video promotes business in Ukraine the Batkivshchyna party, said in Kyiv that ished at the end of 2015 at least.” He said, NSDC said on July 15: “Over the past day there were “political reasons” behind the KYIV – The U.S.-Ukraine Business “We call on all nations concerned to pro- there was one of the most intense bom- “terrorist attack” early on July 4. The explo- Council (USUBC) said on July 10 that it was vide the fullest cooperation, so that we will bardments of Ukrainian territory since the sion on the ground floor of the building did proud to present a new video released that be able to gather irrefutable evidence as to signing of the Minsk agreement.” Ukrainian serious damage to the party’s offices but did day by the Ukrainian Ministry of Economic what happened and especially as to who military spokesman Andriy Lysenko said not cause any injuries. Ms. Tymoshenko said Trade and Development to attract interna- if an impartial investigation is not carried out were responsible for this unforgivable inci- three soldiers were killed by the shelling dent.” In related news, CNN reported that, and five died in a landmine explosion in the tional investment to Ukraine. The message promptly then Batkivshchyna party mem- of the video: Ukraine provides unlimited bers in Sumy will “publicly name those who though a final report from investigators has Luhansk region. He said separatist rebels yet to be released, it had learned new were using heavy artillery banned under opportunities for investments with its high- threatened them.” She said party officials ly skilled professionals, proximity to the had received telephone threats after having details from the draft investigative report, the Minsk agreement and attacks were which has been sent for review to agencies core transport hubs of the region and a uncovered a “corruption agenda under the most intense near the frontline towns of around the world, including the National new generation of leaders. The promotion- housing and utilities tariffs.” (RFE/RL, based Svitlodarsk, as well as Horlivka and the Transportation Safety Board, Federal al release, called “Open for U,” is a call to on reporting by Interfax and TASS) western suburbs of the rebel-held city of Aviation Administration and Boeing. action from Ukrainians to the world and to Donetsk. Meanwhile, the rebels accused Poroshenko on rising terrorist threat According to CNN’s sources, Dutch accident Ukrainian forces of intensifying attacks. the global business community to come investigators say that evidence points to They said two of their fighters and a civilian visit Ukraine and discover the exciting busi- KYIV – Ukrainian President Petro pro-Russian rebels as being responsible for had been killed and seven other people ness opportunities that exist there. The Poroshenko has said the threat of terrorism shooting down MH17, according to a wounded. More than 6,500 people have video was presented by Prime Minister has “significantly risen” in Ukraine. “The source who has seen the report. CNN cited been killed since fighting between Arseniy Yatsenyuk of Ukraine at the U.S.- level of guerrilla and terrorist threats in the one source close to the investigation as say- Ukrainian government forces and separat- Ukraine Business Forum in Washington on regions outside the [conflict] zone has sig- ing the draft report included the exact type ists erupted in April 2014. (RFE/RL, based July 13. The video may be viewed at: nificantly risen,” Mr. Poroshenko said dur- of missile used to bring down MH17 and on reporting by Agence France-Presse, the https://www.youtube.com/watch?v= ing a meeting with Prime Minister Arseniy the trajectory of the missile. Another Associated Press and Interfax) jdSQuanI8Z8. (USUBC) Yatsenyuk and Internal Affairs Minister source with knowledge of the report’s details says it gives a minute-by-minute timeline of the flight, pinpoints where the missile was fired from, identifies who was U.S. eyes stepped-up plan to train Ukrainian soldiers in control of the territory and pins the downing of the airliner on the pro-Russian ing in the east of the country. Ukraine, including armored Humvee mili- rebels. Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 was trav- RFE/RL “It’s a very effective way to help them tary vehicles, helmets, body armor, night- eling from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur The United States is considering plans that doesn’t necessarily require weapons,” vision goggles and thousands of pounds when it was shot down over eastern to train soldiers in the Ukrainian army in Lt. Gen. Hodges told Pentagon reporters, of medical supplies. Ukraine over the zone where the Ukrainian the next few months, in a move that risks adding that the United States is not consid- Lightweight counter-mortar radar sup- government is battling Russia-backed sepa- heightening tensions with Russia. ering providing Ukraine with lethal arms. plied by the United States had been par- ratists. Kyiv says the plane was downed by Lt. Gen. Ben Hodges, commander of the U.S allies in Europe must still agree to ticularly valuable for the Ukrainians, who separatists using a surface-to-air missile U.S. Army in Europe, said the plan would the plan, Lt. Gen. Hodges said. “The unity have used the system in ways “I don’t system provided to them by Moscow. expand a U.S. training program already of NATO is the paramount concern in my think we realized you could do,” Lt. Gen. Russia says the Ukrainian military shot under way for National Guard troops view here,” he said. Hodges said. down MH17. “Closure to this incident is working under the Ukrainian Internal Ukraine has waged a 15-month war He declined to elaborate how the absolutely vital,” the Malaysian prime min- ister said, “so that all the relatives of vic- Affairs Ministry. against Russian-backed eastern insur- Ukrainians were using the system, which tims can continue with their lives. About 305 U.S. troops are currently gents, in a conflict that has claimed more can locate the source of incoming mortar Therefore, the ultimate action of finding training guardsmen, who operate check- than 6,500 lives. shells and help direct counterfire. But he who were responsible and bringing them points and perform other military tasks “We probably are at a point now where said, “The Russians have gone after that to justice must be carried out.” (RFE/RL, but are not front-line combat troops. there is a potential for another offensive” radar in a big way because they see the based on reporting by Agence France- Ukraine has deployed some 64,000 sol- from the Russian-backed rebels, Lt.. Gen. effect of it.” Presse and ITAR-TASS; CNN) diers in its eastern conflict zone, including Hodges said. He added that Russia’s long- He said the U.S. trainers also are learn- some guardsmen. term objective was not necessarily to take ing from the Ukrainians. “None of us have Chalyi named ambassador to U.S. “We would begin Ministry of Defense control of eastern Ukraine, or to create a ever been under Russian artillery and rock- army units [training] starting in land corridor linking Russia to the et fire like the Ukrainians have,” he noted. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – As had been expected, November,” Lt. Gen. Hodges said, adding Crimean peninsula, which Moscow President Petro Poroshenko appointed that “the final decision has not been annexed in March 2014. With reporting by the Associated Press, Valeriy Chalyi as ambassador extraordinary taken.” The training would focus on basic “Russian interests are in keeping Reuters and Agence France-Presse. and plenipotentiary of Ukraine to the United tactical activities, with an emphasis on Ukraine bubbling, disrupted. Anything Copyright 2015, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted States. The appointment came in a July 10 life-saving techniques and operations in they can do to undermine President with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ presidential decree. The expected appoint- highly contested areas, he said. [Petro] Poroshenko, so that Ukraine could Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, ment was reported back in May (see http:// Elements could include defense against never join the [European Union], that’s Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see www.ukrweekly.com/…/chaly-to-become- electronic warfare, including communica- their interest,” he said. http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-us- next-ambassador…/). Mr. Chaly, 44, is a for- tions intercepts, and the kinds of jamming Lt. Gen. Hodges said the U.S. had given eyes-training-army-soldiers-rus- eign affairs expert and government adviser that Russian forces allegedly are conduct- millions of dollars worth of equipment to sia/27125994.html). who is deputy head of the Presidential Administration. (The Ukrainian Weekly) No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 15

Obama drops by... (Continued from page 1) stand against populist measures that could undermine Ukraine’s financial stability” – which were also among the primary issues discussed at the U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum. “The leaders agreed on the importance of Ukraine pass- ing additional reform measures, including in the energy sector, to fulfill its commitments to the IMF [International Monetary Fund] and other international financial institu- tions,” the White House said. The U.S.-Ukraine Business Forum was organized and co- hosted by the U.S. Department of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce in its headquarters building, across Lafayette Square from the White House. In addition to Prime Minister Yatsenyuk and Vice-President Biden, the estimated 250 forum participants included high-level gov- ernment and business leaders from both countries. On the Ukrainian side, this included Finance Minister Natalie Jaresko, Economic Development and Trade kmu.ua.gov kmu.ua.gov U.S. President Barack Obama greets Ukraine’s prime U.S. Vice-President Joseph Biden in a tête-à-tête with minister. Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk of Ukraine. Minister Aivaras Abromavicius, Agrarian Policy and Food for Economic Growth, Energy and the Environment Minister Oleksii Pavlenko, Infrastructure Minister Andrii Catherine A. Novelli. Pyvovarskyi and the chairman of the State Fiscal Service, The State Department noted that this agreement is Roman Nasirov, among others. designed to strengthen bilateral economic ties and facili- The U.S. side was led by the president of the Chamber of tate the growth of civil aviation between the two countries. Commerce, Tom Donohue, and Secretary of Commerce “It is an example of the strong bonds of friendship and Penny Pritzker. cooperation between our two countries.” After the forum, the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council host- “Open Skies agreements promote increased travel and ed a reception at the nearby Willard InterContinental trade, enhance productivity, and spur high-quality job Hotel. opportunities and economic growth,” the State Department Prime Minister Yatsenyuk was also scheduled to meet said. “They serve to eliminate government interference in that day at the State Department with Secretary of State John commercial airline decisions about routes, capacity and Kerry. But Mr. Kerry could not return to Washington for that pricing, and allow carriers to provide more affordable, con- meeting from the still ongoing Iran nuclear talks in Vienna, venient and efficient air service for consumers.” which finally reached a successful agreement that evening. The United States says it now has more than 115 such Ukraine’s prime minister left Washington for Canada Open Skies agreements worldwide. later that evening, while other members of his delegation Prime Minister Yatsenyuk – accompanied by Finance stayed behind for more meetings and discussions in Minister Jaresko – last visited Washington a month ago for

Yaro Bihun Washington, including the July 14 signing at the State three days of talks with U.S. government officials, congres- Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk addresses the U.S.- Department of the Open Skies agreement by Ukrainian sional leaders and the IMF, as well as a White House meet- Ukraine Business Forum. Infrastructure Minister Pyvovarskyi and U.S. Undersecretary ing with Vice-President Biden.

As host of the gathering, NUKMA need is much higher – about 170,000 police President... President Andriy Meleshevych stated: OSCE supports... officers require re-training country-wide.” “Pylyp Orlyk, who attended Kyiv Mohyla “The public should possess the right and (Continued from page 5) (Continued from page 5) Academy, wrote the first Constitution of means to assess police performance, and the abolition of parliamentary and judicial Ukraine and the first constitution of Europe discussed with the course participants. openness to public scrutiny should be a key immunity and reform of the judicial system in 1710. On this very day in 1992, The establishment of the new patrol pre-requisite of democratic policing,” said are a priority. President Leonid Kravchuk announced the police in the Ukrainian capital, initiated in Ambassador Vaidotas Verba, OSCE project The president assured his audience that Constitution of independent Ukraine at our January by the Ministry of Internal Affairs, coordinator in Ukraine. “This approach was he will continue to uphold democratic prin- university. Today, five legal experts from is the first step in the country-wide police unequivocally supported by the OSCE par- ciples in the government. “On Constitution our university are actively working on reform. Over 33,000 persons – 35 percent ticipating states in Copenhagen in 1990, Day, I would like to reiterate my commit- reforms of the nation’s Constitution. As of them women – applied and undertook and should constitute a key element of any ment to the parliamentary-presidential throughout our history, with our faculty, tests to evaluate their general and individu- national police reform strategy developed model that was restored in Ukraine after students and alumni, we continue our role al skills, as well as health and physical abili- and implemented in the OSCE region.” the Revolution of Dignity,” he said. “There in building Ukraine.” ties. As a result of the selection, about 2,000 The training is part of a project aimed at are numerous examples in history when In his statement, NUKMA Honorary recruits underwent initial training courses strengthening the capacity of Ukrainian democracies became victims of predatory President Vyacheslav Bryukhovetsky said: between April and June. institutions for gender mainstreaming and “We are going step by step in developing addressing gender-based violence more neighboring authoritarian regimes that “Ukraine is going through a difficult period police reform in Ukraine,” said Arsen effectively. weakened democratic countries by orga- at this time of its history, but it is at such Avakov, Ukraine’s minister of internal nizing political strife there. We’ve learned times that we are all called to test our affairs. “We plan to train about 6,000 new With information from the web portal of historic lessons and will not allow their resolve and determination. Our students police officers by the end of the year, but the the Ukrainian government. repetition,” the president stressed. and graduates are members of ATO [Anti- President Poroshenko noted the central Terrorist Operation] against the Russian role of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in the history invasion. Regardless of status, age or posi- members of the Ukrainian World Congress, of Ukraine and congratulated the academy tion, members of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy are Poroshenko... an international NGO uniting the Ukrainian on its 400th anniversary, which will be fighting for the same principles and rights diaspora around the world. marked in October. “You proved that even as past generations. Time passes quickly, (Continued from page 3) Since the early 1990s, the couple has at such a serious age the academy can be a and very soon your children will ask you: Dr. Suprun presented President been visiting Ukraine on various missions. leader in innovations that are crucial for What did you do for Ukraine? Work, fight to Poroshenko with an individual first aid kit As part of the Protection of Patriots successful reform, modernization, and defend and build our country!” (IFAK) – the same kit is saving the lives of Volunteer Project, over 19,000 soldiers and implementation of the European choice The 400th anniversary celebrations will Ukrainian soldiers in the Donbas. She invit- over 2,000 cadets completed the tactical and Westernization of Ukraine.” take place in Kyiv. Among the highlights ed him to take the tactical medicine training medicine training program. Supported by President Poroshenko said: “If so many will be the publication of the second vol- program’s course for fighters and rescuers. this initiative, the army was provided with hetmans graduated from your academy, ume of the Encyclopedia of Kyiv Mohyla The Supruns, founders of the Protection more than 16,500 kits made exactly to sooner or later a former student of this Academy (1819-1924), a fund-raising gala of Patriots Volunteer Project, moved to NATO standards and activities aimed at the institution will become president of dinner at Ukrainian House on October 1 Ukraine a week after the beginning of the rehabilitation of those injured during the Ukraine… You are lucky to live in an inde- and an official concert on October 15. Revolution of Dignity. Dr. Suprun, a physi- Revolution of Dignity were arranged. pendent state with European prospects.” cian, joined the medical service as a volun- (Editor’s note: Dr. Ulana Suprun’s work These words were especially well received Marta Farion is president of the U.S.- teer and was at the Maidan during the most was featured in a front-page story in The by the audience. based Kyiv Mohyla Foundation. difficult of times. The Supruns are active Ukrainian Weekly on July 20, 2014.)

The UKRAINIAN WEEKLY: 82 years of service to our community 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 No. 29 Tryzub holds 39th annual golf outing by Eugene A. Luciw HORSHAM, Pa. – Seventy-eight golfers from no less than five states competed on June 12 in the Ukrainian American Sport Center Tryzub’s annual golf outing. Notably, six of the golfers were women, five of them competing in the Tryzub tournament for the first time. Limekiln Golf Club again presented the players with tremendous conditions, enhanced by a high blue sky, thin wisps of clouds and brilliant sunshine with warm, delicate breezes. After golf, everyone gathered at nearby Tryzubivka for an awards banquet. Tryzub President Danylo Nysch welcomed every- one, thanked them for participating, and reminded them about any number of excit- ing sporting, cultural and social events at Tryzub. He then turned the program over to Tryzub’s golf director, Joe Homick. Mr. Homick thanked his committee members – Roman Jarymovych, Andrij Zajac, Orest Lesiuk, Bohdan Anniuk, Gene Luciw and Alex Woloschuk – for their hard work and dedication. He then proceeded, Orest Lesiuk along with Mr. Woloszczuk, to announce Women’s Low Net Champion Lesia Hanas, flanked by Golf Team Best Ball Champions (from left): Nick Salata, David the following winners during another bois- Committee Chair Joe Homick (left) and committee member Frentz (also low gross individual champion), Steve Nahorniak terous awards ceremony: Alex Woloszczuk. (also closest to the pin winner) and Mike Gudzy.

David Frentz; Tarasiuk; Each player received generous and perennial supporter Fletcher-Nasevich • Men’s Low Gross Score Champion – thoughtful door prizes. A popular 50/50 Funeral Home. (Zhenia) Vukosa; raffle replenished the pool for next year’s Next year’s golf tournament will take • Women’s Low Gross – Eugenia and• Longest Drive – Daniel Gavrushenko; tournament with $475. The winner of the place in June at a date to be announced. • Closest to the Pin – Steve Nahorniak; draw, Mr. Nysch, donated his winnings (Check Tryzub’s website for additional Wilczak;• Women’s Low Net – Lesia Hanas; Salata, David Frantz, Steve Nahorniak and towards enhancing next year’s door prizes. details and for upcoming events: www.try- • Men’s Low Net (“A” Flight) – Walter Mike• First Gudzy. Place (Team Best Ball) – Nick The sponsor for this year’s event was zub.org.)

• Men’s Low Net (“B” Flight) – George The criticism hasn’t gone unnoticed. In a Mukacheve... veiled threat to Pravyi Sektor, Mr. Poroshenko said during a July 15 visit to (Continued from page 3) Mukacheve that he’d consider submitting “Pravyi Sektor, through its own initiative, legislation to the Verkhovna Rada giving or at someone’s request, went to discuss law enforcement bodies the temporary halting these streams. I think they were authority to arrest and prosecute as terror- sure that they were going merely to talk. ists any armed individual not serving in the They didn’t anticipate this unfolding of armed forces of Ukraine. events because their further actions were The president’s critical stance has wide quite chaotic and uncalculated,” he added. support among the Kyiv establishment, Ukraine’s other volunteer battalions, since many are concerned that the volun- such as the OUN Battalion, expressed full teer battalions could undermine Mr. support for the actions of Pravyi Sektor, Poroshenko’s ability to govern, as well as which called upon its members to hold Ukraine’s ability to receive ongoing support demonstrations nationwide in support of from the West. its efforts to combat corruption. “Only an enemy or an ignoramus in poli- Instead of condemning Pravyi Sektor, tics can’t understand that in the conditions OUN Battalion Commander Mykola of foreign aggression from Mordor [a refer- Kokhanivskyi has accused Mr. Poroshenko ence to the dark realm in J.R.R. Tolkien’s of serving the Kremlin’s interests, reaching “The Lord of the Rings”], any government secret deals with Russian President of your own is better than chaos,” Mr. Palii Vladimir Putin and deliberately undermin- wrote on his Facebook page on July 12. ing the national war effort. So far, four Pravyi Sektor fighters have The contempt that paramilitaries have been arrested for their roles in the for the Presidential Administration came to Mukacheve gunfight, news reports said, a boil on July 3, the holiday commemorat- two of whom were reportedly injured and ing Prince Sviatoslav’s conquest of the voluntarily surrendered. At least 10 sus- Khazarian capital of Atil in 964. More than pects remained on the loose as of July 16, 1,000 war veterans marched along law enforcement authorities said. Hrushevsky Street in Kyiv to voice their dis- As for Mr. Lanio, he was questioned by agreement with how the government was the Procurator General’s Office on July 13. handling the war. Mr. Lanio has solid ties to the local police, At the top of their demands is for the prosecutors and security service, said Yurii president to denounce the Minsk accords, Lutsenko, the head of Poroshenko Bloc par- break all diplomatic relations with the liamentary faction, as quoted by gazeta.ua. Russian Federation and officially declare He’s never been prosecuted for his long his- war on the Russian-backed terrorists by tory of criminal activity, which includes mobilizing the entire nation. alleged drug smuggling and murder, They repeatedly chanted “The junta will reported gazeta.ua. come,” threatened to storm the Verkhovna “The main factor in the conflict was con- Rada, mocking the Kremlin’s notion that traband,” said Mr. Kravchuk of the the current government is a junta, and Mukacheve People’s Council. “And the issue burned tires a few hundred feet from the at hand was not about cigarettes, but arms, Cabinet of Ministers building in what they drugs and forests. After all, half of described as a warning signal if the govern- Zakarpattia makes a living off the contra- ment didn’t change its policies. band of cigarettes and other simple goods.” No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 17

Roman Luzetsky Karpaty U-11 Champions: Ukrainian Nationals Tryzub Zirka. U-12 Champions: Ukrainian Sports Club Karpaty of Toronto. 216 teams compete at Ukrainian Nationals Youth Soccer Tournament

by Eugene A. Luciw were donated to the foundation. of those who established, defended and lenge that the youngsters never forget to All of the finals matches took place at protect America’s freedom. Parallel men- incorporate good deeds, charitable pursuits HORSHAM, Pa. – Over the Memorial Day Tryzubivka. Tryzub presented the champi- tion was also made of the Ukrainian peo- and volunteerism into their lives. weekend, the Ukrainian American Sport ons and finalists with trophies depicting ple’s ongoing struggle for freedom and The national “GotSoccer” rating system Center Tryzub hosted its 14th annual the Ukrainian tryzub against the protective human dignity. has rated the Ukrainian Nationals tourna- Ukrainian Nationals Soccer Tournament. background of the American flag. The Ambassadors from the Travis Manion ment as Gold for Boys and Silver for Girls. Youth teams from throughout the awards ceremony emphasized the dedica- Foundation also addressed the champions Tournament results are shown in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and five tion of the tournament to the memory of all and finalists with their motivational chal- accompanying chart. other Mid-Atlantic states entered the com- petition, along with four teams from the Toronto-based Ukrainian Sports Club Karpaty. 2015 Ukrainian Nationals Memorial Day Tournament Tournament play in age brackets, from Under-8 through Under-19 boys and Champions Finalists Under-8 through Under-15 girls, pro- gressed over the weekend on not only the Ukrainian Nationals’ six home fields at u8 Gold Boys PA Rush Academy Parkwood Predators Tryzubivka, but also on many more pitches u8 Silver Boys Hunter Sharks NEO FC located at Zehr, Kohler, Turk and Samuel Philadelphia Coppa Blue Stars Ukrainian Nationals Bohatyri Black Carpenter parks, and Lakeside and Rose u9 Gold Boys Twig soccer fields. The tournament play u9 Silver Boys Bay Shore Santos (E. NY) Ukrainian Nationals Bohatyri Red coordinators used over 20 total fields of u10 Gold Boys Ukrainian Nationals Metalurh Black Fruitland United (MD) play. u10 Silver Boys Council Rock United Spurs PA Rush 04 Academy The competition began on Friday night Philadelphia Shooters CSSM Academy Roma (MD) pk’s under the lights of two Tryzubivka fields, u10 Bronze Boys progressed throughout the day on u11 Gold Boys Ukrainian Nationals Zirka Black Deep Run Valley United Blue Saturday and culminated in a long u11 Silver Boys Salisbury FC Bears (MD) Henlopen Hammerheads (DE) sequence of finals on Sunday. u11 Bronze Boys Ukrainian SC ‘Karpaty’ (CANADA) Montgomery United Union Philadelphia singer and songwriter, Dan Rendine, provided daily live entertainment u12 Gold 8v8 Boys Fruitland Fire (MD) North Union United 02 Cannons White on Tryzub’s open air balcony. The weather u12 Silver 8v8 Boys Ukrainian SC ‘Karpaty’ (CANADA) Rage SC 02 Red Bulls was simply brilliant throughout most of the u12 Gold 11v11 Boys Eastern Shore United (MD) Deep Run Valley Union weekend. u13 Gold Boys Upper Dublin Gunners Black CSSM Academy Roma 01/02 (MD) A soccer moms’ and dads’ appreciation night, featuring a popular rock band, Fake u14 Gold Boys Ukrainian Nationals Chornomorets Ukrainian Nationals Rangers Black U13 Uncle Jack, also highlighted the event. u14 Silver Boys Whitpain Wicked Ukrainian Nationals Chornomorets Red Hundreds of parents and competitors gath- Abington Rowdies Penn United Force 99 ered in the Ukrainian American Sport u15 Gold Boys Center’s clubhouse and lighted festival u16 Gold Boys Washington United 98/99 Fusion (NJ) Warrington United 98/99 grove and pavilions. The evening culminat- u16 Silver Boys Stronghold Berna Arsenal (NJ) North Union United Revolution pk’s ed in a special salute and ceremony honor- ing America’s fallen heroes. u16-19 Gold Boys Ukrainian Nationals Grey U16 PA Classics Elite 96 U18 As a further tribute to America’s war u8 Gold Girls Hulmeville Hurricanes Perry Hall/White Marsh City Premier (MD) veterans, Tryzub lined its driveway with a Ukrainian Nationals Zoriany Black Concil Rock United Cyclones Red sequence of historical U.S. flags, from the u9 Gold Girls original 13-star version to the current stan- u10 Gold Girls North Union United 04 Strikers Ukrainian Nationals Napadachi Red dard. The tournament program book and u10 Silver Girls Northeast Tornadoes 04 Salisbury FC Shamrocks (MD) information booths provided thematic information, as well as information about u11 Gold Girls PA Rush Nero Bloomsburg Trappers Teal Wave pk’s the Travis Manion Foundation, which sup- u11 Silver Girls Ukrainian Nationals Slava Red Henlopen Dolphins (DE) ports thousands of U.S. veterans and their u12 Gold 8v8 Girls Hunter Mustangs Fruitland Fury (MD) families. Dedicated to sharing the stories Ukrainian Nationals Helios Black East Brunswick STA Fuzion (NJ) and carrying on the legacies of our fallen u12 Gold 11v11 Girls heroes, the foundation notes that it “honors u13 Gold Girls Hulmeville Dynamo Penn United Force 01 the fallen by challenging the living: we u13 Silver Girls Back Mountain Fury Deep Run Valley United Black assist our nation’s veterans and service PA Ruch Cinza pk’s to get to semi-final Central Susquehanna FC members, and support families of fallen u14 Gold Girls heroes” (http://www.travismanion.org/). u14-15 Gold Girls Ukrainian Nationals Kyiv Dynamo Fusion Fruitland Tigers U14 (MD) pk’s Significant proceeds from the tournament 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 No. 29

Oleksander Kolchenko and all other illegally OSCE Parliamentary... detained Ukrainian citizens.” It also urges that perpetrators of the (Continued from page 3) downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 be Monitoring Mission for all of Ukraine’s ter- held accountable. ritory, including Crimea; and “underscores Through the resolution, the OSCE PA that the resumption of effective control “stresses the importance of meaningful and over the Ukrainian-Russian border remains effective economic, constitutional and gov- crucial for a sustainable de-escalation of ernance reforms in Ukraine, as well as the the crisis.” Government of Ukraine’s continuing efforts Among several clauses on the situation to fight corruption.” in Crimea, the resolution expresses the The resolution was included as an annex Parliamentary Assembly’s “deep concern to the Helsinki Declaration, which contains that under conditions of occupation, the sit- wide-ranging policy recommendations for uation in the Autonomous Republic of the OSCE and its 57 participating states in Crimea and the city of Sevastopol, Ukraine, the fields of political affairs and security, continues to deteriorate, leading to serious economics, the environment and human violations of human rights and fundamen- rights. tal freedoms.” The declaration is the final product of The text also calls on Russia to “immedi- the OSCE PA’s 2015 annual session, which OSCE PA ately release and return to Ukraine detained was held in the Finnish capital to commem- The Ukrainian delegation speaks during the plenary session of the OSCE pilot and member of the Verkhovna Rada, orate the 40th anniversary of the OSCE’s Parliamentary Assembly on July 8. Nadiya Savchenko, filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, founding document, the Helsinki Final Act. The annual session took place in historic the need to safeguard the rights and human Finlandia Hall, the site of the act’s signing in dignity of migrants and refugees. 1975. A special resolution adopted by the The crisis in and around Ukraine, the Parliamentary Assembly on the occasion of plight of migrants and refugees in the the Helsinki Final Act’s anniversary con- Mediterranean region, arms control, global tains concrete recommendations for warming, water management, terrorism, reforming the OSCE to ensure its effective- anti-LGBT legislation and threats to civil ness and efficiency. The resolution is one of society groups are among the topics the products of the OSCE PA’s Helsinki + 40 addressed in the declaration’s 141 clauses. Project, which concluded this week with The document also makes an emphatic the presentation of its final report. call for OSCE participating states to renew Following the adoption of the Helsinki their commitment to the tenets of the Declaration and accompanying resolutions, Helsinki Final Act. OSCE Chairman-in-Office and Serbian In addition to the resolution condemn- Foreign Minister Ivica Dacic addressed the ing Russia’s violations of core OSCE princi- Parliamentary Assembly. In wide-ranging ples in Ukraine, the OSCE PA also approved remarks, he discussed the crisis in and several other resolutions, among them a around Ukraine, the OSCE’s reform initia- call for comprehensive legislative reform to tives, and the value of the OSCE address the phenomenon of foreign terror- Parliamentary Assembly as an “invaluable ist fighters; an appeal for enhanced cooper- platform for promoting inclusive dialogue Voting during the Ukraine plenary session of the OSCE Parliamentary Assembly on ation on economic and environmental and joint action among OSCE participating July 8. issues in the Arctic; and an affirmation of states.”

each major one, all the Putin ‘agentura’ in Putin’s peace... the West begins to spread the word: ‘Forget about this Ukraine. For us, the struggle with (Continued from page 6) Islamic terrorism is much more important, it will react to any massive use of force, “for and without Moscow’s support we will not the overwhelming majority of the Russian be able to do anything.’ ” establishment, military escalation is exclud- The timing of this peace offensive corre- ed because they understand that the price, sponds to the seizure of Russian assets in including for them personally would be the West and the Dutch tribunal on the very large,” and they do not want to pay it. shooting down of the Malaysian aircraft, As far as Mr. Putin himself is concerned, Mr. Piontkovsky continues. These things he “is forced to take this attitude into con- worry many in the Russian elite; “they sideration but it is impossible to exclude want to somehow stop the wave of sanc- insane actions on his part” because as tions,” and so the Kremlin has launched a Chancellor Angela Merkel said, “he lives in peace offensive. another reality.” But for the time being, the And the leaking of the faked Russian mil- Kremlin has changed its strategy but not its itary plans for an attack on Ukraine are goal. “part of ‘the peace offensive’ of the Mr. Putin’s strategy now consists of sup- Kremlin,” its way of reminding everyone porting nominally the territorial integrity that unless the West and Ukraine cave, of Ukraine but using “his own interpreta- there are those in Russia who favor a more tion of the Minsk agreements” – an inter- muscular set of actions and consequently pretation in which he will never withdraw those offering peace should be supported. Russian forces even as he continues to deny “A rat driven into a corner is capable of that they are within the borders of Ukraine. an act of desperation,” and so too is Mr. According to Mr. Piontkovsky, the Kremlin Putin, the Russian analyst says. On the one leader is seeking to impose his interpreta- hand, those around him are worried about tion of the Minsk accords on Ukraine by their self-preservation and ever less means of a diplomatic offensive. He has attracted to Mr. Putin’s vision. But on the managed to get some in Germany and other, Mr. Putin may act despite what oth- France to go along, but Ukraine has rejected ers think. the pressure they have applied on Kyiv to This situation can’t last for long: any agree. And so too has the United States. attack would have to begin soon to take But Mr. Putin hasn’t given up on Mr. advantage of the weather; and consequently, Obama and is trying to win him over with the Mr. Piontkovsky argues, Mr. Putin will have old refrain that “without Moscow, it is impos- to make “a certain political and existential sible to resolve any world problems like choice” about what they are going to do very nuclear proliferation, Syria, ISIS.” Translated soon, certainly in the course of this summer. into real language, Mr. Putin is saying “allow While Mr. Putin and the war party could us to quietly rape Ukraine and we will take a come out on top, Mr. Piontkovsky con- constructive position” on other issues. So far cludes, the chances of that are no more he has failed in Washington. than 10 to 15 percent. And that is yet Mr. Putin is also cleverly using the latest another reason for Ukraine and the West to round of terrorist attacks, Mr. Piontkovsky take a tough line and to make clear to Mr. observes. “These terrorist acts always work Putin how much he and Russia have to lose to the benefit of Kremlin propaganda… after by making the wrong choices. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 19

Through August 9 Art exhibit, “Petrykivka: The Soul of Ukraine,” The July 26 Ukrainian Day, St. Nicholas Picnic Grove, St. Josaphat New York Ukrainian Museum, www.ukrainianmuseum.org or Primrose, PA Ukrainian Catholic Seminary, www.seminaryday.org 212-228-0110 July 27-August 7 Courses in Ukraine folk arts (for children age 4-10), July 22-25 Pittsburgh Ukrainian Festival, St. Mary Ukrainian Jewett, NY Grazhda Music and Art Center, 518-263-4670 or McKees Rocks, PA Orthodox Church, 412-331-2362 [email protected]

July 23 Film screening, “Music of Survival: the Story of the July 27-30 Pysanka instruction, Grazhda Music and Art Center, Ottawa Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus,” Mayfair Theater, Jewett, NY 518-263-4670 or [email protected] www.musicofsurvival.com July 27-31 Ukrainian folk painting instruction in Petrykivka style, July 23 Art workshop with Halyna Nazarenko, “Petrykivka: The Jewett, NY with instruction by Halyna Nazarenko, Grazhda Music New York Soul of Ukraine,” The Ukrainian Museum, and ArtCenter, 518-263-4670 or www.ukrainianmuseum.org or 212-228-0110 [email protected]

July 24-26 Ukrainian Festival, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian July 31-August 2 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Ottawa Catholic Shrine, www.capitalukrainianfestival.com Dauphin, MB Selo Ukraina, www.cnuf.ca

July 24-25 Ukrainian Festival, St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church, July 31- Art exhibit, “Chicago Connection: Artists from the Post- Syracuse, NY 315-478-5109 or [email protected] September 27 War Period,” Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art Chicago www.uima-chciago.org July 24-26 60th anniversary weekend of Oselia, quad volleyball Ellenville, NY tournament, Ukrainian American Youth Association August 1 Golf tournament, Ukrainian American Youth Association, camp, www.cym.org/us-ellenville Ellenville, NY cym.org/us-ellenville

July 25 Piano recital by Pavlo Gintov, Grazhda Congert Hall, August 1 Concert featuring soprano Zoya Rozhok with Jewett, NY www.grazhdamusicandart.org Jewett, NY accompaniment by pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky, Grazhda Music and Art Center, 518-263-4670 or July 25 Ukrainian Festival, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox grazhdamusicandart.org Parma, OH Cathedral, www.stvladimirs.org August 1-3 Servus Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Pavilion, William July 26 Ukrainian Heritage Festival, Holy Trinity Ukrainian Edmonton, AB Hawrelak Park, [email protected] or Cheektowaga, NY Orthodox Church, 716-684-0738 or 780-488-3378 www.holytinitybuffalo.com Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events July 26 Religious education for ages 3 to 18, Immaculate advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Hillside, NJ Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors www.byzcath.org/immaculateconception and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 19, 2015 No. 29

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Thursday, July 23 Pa.), Prometheus Ukrainian Male Chorus (Philadelphia), violinist Innesa Tymochko NEW YORK: Learn to paint traditional, Dekajlo (Lviv) and the Vox Ethnika orches- beautifully stylistic “Petrykivka” florals tra (New York City). A public social dance with master artist Halyna Nazarenko, who Chornomorska Sitch to the live music of Vox Ethnika will follow is visiting from Petrykivka, Ukraine, where the concert at 4:30 p.m. Delicious Sports School she studied and continues to develop this Ukrainian foods and baked goods, picnic unique art form. Adults and students age July 19th-August 1st fare, cool beverages and refreshments will 12 and up, with or without experience in be plentiful. Vendors are welcome. An arts 46th annual sports camp painting, are encouraged to join this fun and crafts bazaar and a children’s fun area run by the Ukrainian two-hour workshop at 6-8 pm. – an exclu- will be open all day. Admission: $15; $10 Athletic-Educational sive, one-time opportunity offered in con- for students:$10; free for children under Association junction with The Ukrainian Museum’s age 15; parking is free. For further informa- “Chornomorska Sitch” for exhibition “Petrykivka: The Soul of tion: 267-664-3857, [email protected]; or Ukraine, Ukraine’s UNESCO Treasure” (on children age 6-17. This www.tryzub.org. The sponsor is a 501(c) display until August 9). Take your artwork camp will focus on soccer, (3) tax-exempt nonprofit charitable organi- Roma Pryma Bohachevsky home. Fee: adults – $25; students and zation; proceeds benefit youth and adult tennis, volleyball and Ukrainian Dance Camp seniors, $20; members – 10 percent dis- amateur sports and cultural, fraternal and swimming, and is perfect count. All materials are provided, pre-reg- community programs. for any sports enthusiast. Session 1: July 26th-August 8th istration is required. The Ukrainian Registration can be com- Session 2: August 9th-August 22nd Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth St., Friday, August 28 pleted on the Soyuzivka $1,345 per session between Second and Third avenues. For WILDWOOD CREST, N.J.: The website. E-mail for addi- Directed by Ania Bohachevsky-Lonkevych (daughter information call 212-228-0110 or visit Khmelnychenky Plast fraternity is sponsor- tional info: sportsschool@ of Roma Pryma Bohachevsky), this camp is for ages www.ukrainianmuseum.org. ing an all-ages charity dance at the Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center. chornomorskasitch.org. 8-16, and offers expert instruction for beginning, inter- Sunday, August 23 mediate and advanced students. Room, board, Doors open at 7 p.m. with dance music at HORSHAM, PA: The Ukrainian American 7-7:30 pm. The Party Ptashat kids’ dance 24-hour supervision, expert lessons and Sport Center Tryzub will host the 24th will be held at 7:30-9 p.m., hosted by “DJ loads of fun are annual Ukrainian Independence Folk the Kid” and the “Bratchyks.” We are proud included. Festival and Outdoor Summer Concert at to present EMCK – live in concert – at Each camp Tryzubivka, County Line and Lower State 9-10:30 p.m., followed by the “vatra”/jam ends with a roads, Horsham, PA 19044. Doors will open hosted by MCs Lewko Wolansky and grand recital. at noon. The festival stage concert at 1:30 Andrij Tytla. Admission: kids and students, Note: p.m. will feature: Iskra Ukrainian Dance $5; adults, age 23 and over, $10. For more Attendance Ensemble (Whippany, N.J.), Voloshky information contact [email protected]. Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (Jenkintown, limited to 60 Proceeds go toward Plast camps. students for Session 1 and 100 students PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Preview of Events is a service provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian for Session 2. Weekly to the Ukrainian community. Items should be no more than 100 words long. Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publication. Items will be published only once, unless otherwise indicated. Please include payment for each time the item is to appear and indicate date(s) of issue(s) in which the item is to be published. Information should be sent to: [email protected].

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