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by Bohdan Nahaylo tions from this remarkable event, which was declared a world record by the KYIV – On October 10, President National Record Agency of Ukraine. Volodymyr Zelenskyy set a new world But first, the context. President record for the longest press conference Zelenskyy won his resounding victories in ever given by a head of state – 14 hours – in this year’s elections by promising a break a free-ranging live exchange with some 300 with old discredited practices, openness journalists rotating in turn to take on the and reform, and intensification of efforts to Ukrainian leader. end the war with Russia and bring peace. The novel interaction with the news Inevitably, given the internal and external media in a Kyiv food court provided many challenges Ukraine is facing, the problems insights into Mr. Zelenskyy’s thinking and have piled up and the new president’s han- plans concerning both domestic and for- dling of them needed to be explained effec- eign affairs. But observers said it also tively to the Ukrainian public. raised almost as many questions as the As RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service has president answered. pointed out, after becoming president, Mr. Was this a professional showman Zelenskyy for some reason failed to hold a employing a new communication gimmick, single proper press conference. Instead, he or was this a novice politician suddenly relied on recording video clips and giving Metropolitan Epifaniy/Facebook finding himself in trouble and trying to an “interview” to one of his colleagues, Metropolitan Epifaniy (right) of the Orthodox Church of Ukraine with Archbishop extricate himself from it? Was this a display Stanislav Boklan, who had played the prime of Athens and All Greece Ieronymos II, president of the Holy Synod of the Church of self-confidence and openness, or a minister in the satirical TV series “Servant of Greece. defensive over-reaction to mounting criti- of the People” that had brought both of sibility of full interaction between our two them fame. by Alya Shandra cism about the lack of proper contact with local Autocephalous Churches in all Andriy Bohdan, head of the Presidential Euromaidan Press the news media and, in light of a wave of spheres. Office, told journalists at the beginning of protests connected with perceptions of his The Greek Orthodox Church has essen- “The histories of our two ancient August that Mr. Zelenskyy’s team doesn’t approach to seeking peace, failure to get his tially recognized the Orthodox Church of nations, Greece and Ukraine, include many messages across? need journalists to communicate with soci- Ukraine (OCU), which in January was grant- shared pages of friendship and coopera- Now that the dust has settled somewhat ety, because they can do it directly. “As our ed autocephaly, or independence, from tion. The establishment of full Eucharistic and all sides have had their say, it is time to election campaign has proved, we commu- Moscow by Ecumenical Patriarch unity and official relations between the recall some of the less obvious but never- Bartholomew in a move that angered local Churches of Greece and Ukraine is a theless significant takeaways and implica- (Continued on page 7) Russia and caused what some termed the new page that will forever be bound in our greatest Christian schism since 1054. history and in our hearts. On October 12, the Council of Hierarchs “I hope that in the near future I will have of the Greek Orthodox Church convening in the pleasure of visiting Athens, close to my Prystaiko outlines Donbas peace plan Athens adopted a proposal of its primate, heart, and personally conveying our feel- Archbishop of Athens and All Greece ings of love and respect to His Beatitude ple since April 2014. RFE/RL Ieronymos II, to ratify a previous decision Archbishop Ieronymos, Brother Hierarchs, Ukraine’s foreign affairs minister told of the Synod of this Church proclaiming and the entire Church of Greece.” Addressing European lawmakers in Reuters that a meeting between the lead- “the canonical right of the Ecumenical The decision of the Council of Hierarchs Brussels, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs ers of Ukraine, Russia, France and Patriarchate to grant autocephaly, as well is predated by numerous meetings of Minister Vadym Prystaiko has said Kyiv Germany would be a “last chance” for as the privilege of the primate of the Greek Synod committees of the Greek Orthodox seeks to end the conflict in eastern Moscow to seriously engage in efforts Church to further pursue the issue of the Church that had examined the decision of Ukraine, but not at any cost. toward a settlement of the conflict. recognition of the Church of Ukraine.” the Ecumenical Patriarch (or Patriarch of “Ukraine is now and will stay a unitary Later the same day, he addressed a According to a report by Ukrainian broad- Constantinople), the primate who is “first state. We are not talking about a forceful regular meeting of EU foreign affairs min- among equals” in the world family of federalization of Ukraine,” Mr. Prystaiko isters in Luxembourg, where outgoing caster TSN, 80 hierarchs of the Council said on October 14 in an address to the European Union foreign-policy chief voted in favor while seven asked to post- Orthodox Churches, to grant autocephaly to European Parliament’s Committee on Federica Mogherini endorsed Kyiv’s pone the decision. the Orthodox Church of Ukraine. Foreign Affairs (AFET). plans for reforms and achieving peace. The full communique was published by The Moscow Patriarchate, which had “A second red line is that we are not “We received from him a very compre- the website romfea.gr and a translation to until the historical decision made in January changing our Constitution the way Russia hensive and – I would say – satisfactory... Ukrainian was provided by the website reli- been the only canonical Orthodox Church in wants it,” he added. plans that the government and the gionpravda.com.ua. Ukraine, has denied the Ecumenical Mr. Prystaiko said Kyiv was ready to administration have on the reform agen- Ukrainian Metropolitan Epifaniy Patriarchate’s right to such a step, claiming grant the areas held by Russia-backed sepa- da of the country, but also on how to thanked the Church of Greece and its pri- that only it could make decisions on auto- ratists in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions address the conflict in the east of mate for the decision (the text appears in cephaly of its “daughter Church” and broke “some sort of self-determination within Ukraine,” Ms. Mogherini said. Ukrainian, Greek and English on the metro- off relations with Constantinople. The the process of decentralization,” which he Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelen- politan’s Facebook page) : Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow said “is ongoing in Ukraine anyway.” skyy last week accused Russia of delaying “I am grateful to my Brother in Christ, Patriarchate (UOC MP) immediately fol- Earlier in the day, Mr. Prystaiko said in the summit because Moscow says Kyiv His Beatitude Ieronymos, Archbishop of lowed suit; this step was seen by some com- an interview that a summit to bring needs to pull back its troops first. Athens and all Greece, president of the Holy mentators as the “largest schism in peace in eastern Ukraine could take place In the interview, Mr. Prystaiko said the Synod of the Church of Greece, and Brother Christianity” since 1054 when the Church in Paris in mid-November if Kyiv and the summit would have to follow a seven-day Hierarchs of the Council of Hierarchs, for splintered into what became the Catholic militants can maintain a ceasefire in the today determining to support and follow and Orthodox branches of Christianity. conflict that has killed some 13,000 peo- (Continued on page 3) the canonical and historical decisions of the Ecumenical Patriarchate, opening the pos- (Continued on page 3) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 No. 42

ANALYSIS Protesters in Kyiv demand freedom Zelenskyy visits troops on frontline enforcement and security stations in the two easternmost regions of Donetsk and for veteran jailed in Italy for journalist’s death President Volodymyr Zelenskyy marked Luhansk. More than 90 Ukrainian soldiers Ukraine’s Defenders Day holiday with a have been killed since the beginning of the visit to troops deployed on the frontline in year, according to a monthly count by local the eastern region of Donetsk, where media outlet Censor.net. Among them were Ukrainian armed forces have been fighting at least two other women. Sgt. Iryna Russia-backed separatists for more than Shevchenko, a Marine combat medic, died five years. Mr. Zelenskyy, who rose to the from her wounds on July 1 when an anti- presidency earlier this year on promises to tank guided missile struck the ambulance end the conflict, on October 14 thanked in which she was riding to evacuate a Ukrainian troops for their “bravery” in wounded soldier in the Donetsk region. The defending the country in a conflict that has ambulance driver, Serhiy Mayboroda, was killed more than 13,000 people since April killed on the spot during the rocket attack. 2014. The Ukrainian president also pre- On April 2, machine-gunner Yana Chervona, sented state awards to several Ukrainian 40, was killed while in a trench in the soldiers and got acquainted with the situa- Luhansk region during a barrage of 82-mil- tion along the line of contact, according to limeter and 120-millimeter mortar rockets. the presidential website. In Kyiv, tens of (RFE/RL, with reporting by Ukrayinska thousands of people demonstrated on Pravda, Novynaria and Censor.net) Serhii Nuzhnenko/RadioSvoboda.org Independence Square, chanting nationalist Protesters rally in support of Vitaliy Markiv in Kyiv on October 14. slogans and decrying as “capitulation” a Putin questions Zelenskyy’s ‘political will’ peace plan for eastern Ukraine that would Russian President Vladimir Putin has RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service Group (KHPG). It concluded that the court include a pullback of heavy weaponry. Mr. failed to justify Mr. Markiv’s 24-year prison Zelenskyy’s embrace of the plan, known as accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of lacking the “political will” to As hundreds of thousands of people sentence. the Steinmeier formula, has drawn opposi- ensure a pullback of heavy weaponry in across the country marked Ukraine’s KHPG said too much weight was put on tion from right-wing groups, some veteran eastern Ukraine, in a swipe at the leader- Defenders Day holiday, dozens of protesters the testimonies of Mr. Roguelon and two groups and activists in Ukraine. Since 2015, Italian journalists, Ilaria Morani and ship in Kyiv amid recent signs of possible assembled at the Foreign Affairs Ministry, the October 14 anniversary of the creation Marcello Fauci, who wrote an article for the progress toward ending a five-year conflict calling on the country’s diplomatic corps to of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) has take measures for the release of a former Milan-based newspaper Corriere della between Ukrainian troops and Russia- been marked as the Defenders Day public National Guardsman who has been convicted Sera, in which they cite a phone conversa- backed separatists. “We’ve agreed on the holiday. The UPA was founded in western in Italy for his role in the deaths of an Italian tion with Mr. Markiv. pullback of the forces, but the current pres- Ukraine during the Nazi occupation and photojournalist and his Russian interpreter. In the phone call, he warned the journal- ident [of Ukraine] still can’t ensure the pull- fought against both Soviet and Nazi forces Ukrainian film director Oleh Sentsov, a ists not to approach his position, saying back,” Mr. Putin said at a summit of the during World War II. (RFE/RL, with report- former political prisoner who was released that they were in the middle of a war zone Commonwealth of Independent States ing by AP) from Russian captivity last month, joined the and that his position was considered “stra- (CIS) in Turkmenistan on October 11. Mr. rally to call for Vitaliy Markiv’s freedom. After tegic.” Two Ukrainian soldiers killed in Donbas Putin’s remark came a week after Kyiv, leaving an appeal at the ministry, the group In the early stages of the war, rag-tag along with Moscow and the militants in of demonstrators marched to the Italian Ukrainian volunteer battalions often fought Two Ukrainian soldiers were killed and eastern Ukraine, signed an agreement on Embassy and deposited a similar note. dressed and equipped with a mixture of one wounded in eastern Ukraine in the past pulling back heavy weaponry as one of the Following his June 30, 2017, arrest in camouflage and civilian gear, as did the 24 hours, the Ukrainian military announced steps toward achieving a peace settlement. Bologna, the dual Ukrainian-Italian citizen Kremlin-backed militants. Civilian vehicles on October 15 during its daily briefing. One Known as the Steinmeier formula, the plan was given a 24-year prison sentence in July were often used as well. of those killed was 36-year-old Yaroslava lays the groundwork for reinvigorating the for actions he allegedly committed five years On the night the journalist and his inter- Nykonenko. She served in the elite security larger peace deals known loosely as the ago while being posted near Sloviansk, a preter were killed, firefights were ongoing brigade of the military’s General Staff. Both Minsk accords and the first major interna- in the area and there was no evidence pre- town in the Donetsk region that was held by soldiers were killed by sniper fire, the mili- tional summit on the Ukraine conflict in sented that the shelling, which eventually Russian national Igor Girkin, a former colo- tary said. Ms. Nykonenko’s father, Serhiy three years. Since the agreement, shelling nel in the Federal Security Service, and the led to their deaths, came from Karachun Nykonenko, also fought in the Donbas con- from both sides has continued along the so- forces he was leading comprising other hill, Oles Horodetskyy, head of the Christian flict and was killed by Grad missile fire on called line of contact. Russia maintains that Russians and local separatists. Union of Ukrainians in Italy, told UATV in January 18, 2015. An Afghan war veteran, the pullback needs to occur before a sum- At the time, Mr. Markiv and about 150 July. he died at age 52. At least seven military mit between Mr. Putin, Mr. Zelenskyy, servicemen were stationed atop the “There is no evidence that the shooting personnel have been killed this month in Karachun hill, surrounded by Mr. Girkin’s came from the Ukrainian side, not to men- French President Emmanuel Macron and the war, which has raged since April 2014 German Chancellor Angela Merkel. “There forces and approximately 2 kilometers from tion how Markiv was involved,” Mr. when Russian-backed militants started tak- where the group of journalists was located at Horodetskyy said. ing over government buildings and law (Continued on page 12) a ceramic factory on the edge of Sloviansk. The Ukrainian rights group said the court Mr. Markiv, a native of the western city of falsely identified Mr. Markiv as a captain, cit- Ternopil, was found guilty of directing mor- ing Mr. Morani’s testimony, whereas he had a tar fire that led to the May 24, 2014, killing rank-and-file position. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Will the OSCE ‘democratize’ Russia’s occupation in Ukraine’s Donbas?

by Vladimir Socor tion of this international crisis. Their goal Ukraine had defended since 2015. Lavrov’s satisfaction (Interfax, October 2). Eurasia Daily Monitor (overlapping with Moscow’s) is to redefine Russia, France (up front) and Germany Moscow evidently hopes that ODIHR would Russia’s aggression against Ukraine into an (in the background) had all asked Mr. yield to a political command, give “elec- Kyiv has co-signed with Russia and the (ostensibly) internal problem for Ukraine Zelenskyy to satisfy Russia’s demand and tions” in Donetsk-Luhansk some sort of a Donetsk and Luhansk “people’s republics” and to normalize relations with Russia. accept the Steinmeier formula. The same passing grade, and possibly even assist (DPR, LPR) a commitment to: a) accept the Under the “Steinmeier formula,” agreed three powers jointly devised the signing with their preparations. holding of “local elections” in that Russian- on October 1, Kyiv would bring that territo- procedure that equalized Kyiv with These would-be elections are local ones, controlled territory of Ukraine and b) ry’s special status temporarily into force Donetsk-Luhansk. The OSCE’s mediator, on the level of districts, towns and villages, accept the Organization for Security and even before the OSCE validates those “elec- Martin Sajdik, shepherded that co-equal as per the September 2014 Minsk armi- Cooperation in Europe’s (OSCE) monitor- tions,” then bring it permanently into force signing in the Minsk Contact Group. The stice. The original purpose was to elect ing and assessment of the democratic valid- if the OSCE validates those “elections.” The OSCE’s chairperson-in-office (for 2019), local mayors and councils on those levels. ity of such “elections.” Under those docu- first step in that sequence amounts to Miroslav Lajcak, publicly urged Kyiv to In November 2014, however, Russia had ments, signed on October 1, the OSCE’s vali- introducing the special status pre-emptive- accept the Steinmeier formula (Dzerkalo “elections” staged for “presidents” and dation of those “elections” would qualify ly. If Kyiv is rushed into proclaiming the Tyzhnia, September 14). Mr. Lajcak then “parliaments” of the Donetsk and Luhansk the Donetsk-Luhansk territory for a perma- “people’s republics”; and Moscow staged nent “special status,” as originally pre- the same type of “elections” there again in scribed by the Russia-dictated Minsk armi- Dignifying upcoming “elections” 2018. These moves have eviscerated the stice (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, September political clauses of the Minsk accords. Any 17, 24, 25, 26, October 3). in Donetsk-Luhansk with monitoring and elections for lower-level administrative For the first time in the history of Russia- evaluation by the OSCE would be a major units (district, town and village mayors and orchestrated conflicts, the OSCE now councils) would not affect DPR’s and LPR’s declares itself prepared to observe and concession to Russia. “parliaments” and “presidents.” They, evaluate elections in a territory occupied or indeed, are supposed to negotiate with Kyiv controlled by Russia – in this case, in about jointly administering those local elec- Ukraine’s Donbas. The OSCE is thereby special status ahead of the vote count and became the official depository of Kyiv’s, tions. The OSCE is already mediating such breaking with its own practice of refusing tabulation, simply because elections were Donetsk’s and Luhansk’s identically word- an agreement between Donetsk-Luhansk in to take notice of such elections. This organi- physically staged, it would then become ed letters of acceptance. The OSCE is now the Minsk Contact Group. Such local-level zation never considered becoming involved politically prohibitive for Kyiv to revoke the poised to mediate negotiations between elections would make Russia’s proxy with elections or plebiscites in Moldova’s special status if significant fraud occurs in Kyiv and the DPR-LPR in the Minsk Contact authorities in the two “people’s republics” Transnistria region, in Georgia’s Abkhazia the vote count and tabulation. The second Group regarding a special electoral law for look “democratic,” and their “special status” and South Ossetia regions, or (from 2014 step in that sequence clearly implies auto- the Russian-controlled territory. Such claim look legitimate, if the OSCE gives onward) in Crimea and the Donetsk- maticity, there being no provision for actions by the OSCE contribute to advanc- those elections a passing grade. Luhansk territory. The OSCE reacted to Ukraine to stop the approval of the perma- ing Russia’s agenda against Ukraine. This territory has never known demo- every such election or plebiscite (including nent effect of the special status. All this Russia is a habitual critic of the OSCE’s cratic elections or political pluralism. It was those staged in Donetsk-Luhansk in 2014 compromises from the outset any pretense specialized election-monitoring and -evalu- the most profoundly Sovietized part of the and 2018) by rejecting the legality and of “democratic” conditionality of that sta- ating body, the Office of Democratic Ukrainian SSR, became the last stronghold legitimacy of those votes. In that light, dig- tus. The procedure is designed to entrap Institutions and Human Rights (ODIHR). of the Ukrainian Communist Party in the nifying upcoming “elections” in Donetsk- Ukraine and misuse the OSCE for legitimiz- Russia has developed its own methodology 1990s, then the main base of support for Luhansk with monitoring and evaluation ing Russia’s proxies. and standards for observation and assess- Viktor Yanukovych’s Party of Regions until by the OSCE would be a major concession Kyiv committed itself to the Steinmeier ment of elections, challenging ODIHR’s 2014. Following Russia’s military interven- to Russia. formula on October 1 alongside Donetsk methods and standards. Yet, Russia is keen tion, this territory has been suffused with Russia, France and Germany (in that and Luhansk, in identically worded letters to have that same ODIHR tasked with han- “Russian World” (Russkiy Mir) propaganda, order) are prepared to instrumentalize the mediated by the OSCE and addressed to the dling the Donetsk-Luhansk “elections.” closed to any countervailing messages. In OSCE for that purpose. Moscow’s obvious OSCE’s chairmanship (see EDM, October 3). Russia, France and Germany have suc- such circumstances, and in the presence of political objective is to have the OSCE vali- This procedure is not strictly a part of the cessfully pressured Ukraine in the Russian and proxy forces, elections are date the outcome of Donetsk-Luhansk Steinmeier formula, but a bonus on top of it Normandy format to accept the lowest pos- unthinkable in this territory, unless they “elections.” These are supposed to provide for Moscow and the DPR-LPR. The proce- sible bar for those “elections” to be validat- are designed to meet the Kremlin’s terms. a democratic-looking cover for this territo- dure has placed Kyiv in a co-equal position ed by ODIHR: namely, if they “on the whole Russia intends to instrumentalize the OSCE ry’s “special status” and for international with Donetsk-Luhansk. It is also setting the [sic]” correspond with ODIHR’s “and inter- toward that goal. acceptance of that status: nominally within stage for follow-up negotiations between national” criteria. The Russian side had Ukraine but de facto under Russia’s control, Kyiv and DPR-LPR regarding the legal basis proposed this peculiar formulation long The article above is reprinted from undermining Ukraine from within. For and modalities of those “elections.” ago. France and Germany have ended up Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from their part, Paris and Berlin want elections President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has there- approving it, resulting in Kyiv’s approval, to its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, in Donetsk-Luhansk to change the defini- by conceded key negotiating positions that Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei www.jamestown.org.

Churches to defy Constantinople. Churches in the world and which is consid- Greek Orthodox... According to TSN, such attempts were ered to have state status in Greece, opens Prystaiko... ongoing even while the Council of Hierarchs the path for further reception of the OCU (Continued from page 1) was taking place, as activists claiming they into the world family of Churches and may (Continued from page 1) However, the Greek Synod, having stud- were acting with the approval of the UOC- spur the migration of more UOC-MP parish- ceasefire and the withdrawal of light weap- ied the matter, decided that the Ecumenical MP handed out leaflets to Council members es to the newly formed structure, which was ons from the east. Patriarch was right all along. One of the rea- depicting the supposed horrors that formed mostly out of the Ukrainian “I’m still hopeful, otherwise we wouldn’t sons for such a decision is most probably the Church autocephaly has brought to Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate and even be trying,” the Ukrainian minister fact that the Patriarchate of Constantinople Ukraine, most of these being claims of dis- the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox said. “We have some dates... we are aiming had established the Kyiv Metropolia when crimination and religious intolerance Church, two structures which until for the middle of next month, sometime the medieval kingdom of Kyivan Rus’ was against the UOC-MP. Most of these claims December 2018 were considered schismat- around mid-November.” baptized in 988 and maintains that the are false – as of today, the UOC-MP operates ic. The migration process had moved fast in Ceasefire road maps announced as part Moscow Patriarchate, after splitting off from freely and, despite an ongoing process of the first months following the Tomos, but of the Minsk accords – in September 2014 Constantinople in 1448, had unlawfully migration of parishes to the OCU, still holds has lately slowed down, not least because of and February 2015 – have contributed to a engulfed the Kyivan Church in 1696 despite the majority of parishes in Ukraine – if, the internal crisis of the OCU caused by the decrease in fighting in eastern Ukraine but being given merely managerial rights. arguably, not the majority of believers. schism of its “creator,” Metropolitan Filaret. have failed to hold. In the Orthodox Church, unlike the The granting of autocephaly to the Which Churches could be next in line to “We’ve told everyone openly that we are Catholic Church, the decision of the Ukrainian Church was an especially painful recognize the Orthodox Church of Ukraine? making maybe the last honest attempt to Ecumenical Patriarch is not enough to call step for Russia, which is in the sixth year of Experts speak about the Churches of follow the Minsk path,” Mr. Prystaiko said. the independence of Ukraine’s Orthodox its undeclared war against Ukraine, the Georgia, Romania and Bulgaria. Meanwhile, “If it doesn’t work, we will have to look to Church a done deal. The move has to be yet goal of which is to keep the former Soviet the next step for affirming the decision of some plan B,” he added, declining to say approved by the rest of the Orthodox country within Moscow’s geopolitical the Greek Church is to happen on October what that might be. Churches (15 or 16, depending on whether sphere of influence. The UOC-MP is consid- 19, when Metropolitan Epifaniy will be you count the Orthodox Church of America) ered a major player in this war, providing named among other primates of the With reporting by Reuters. in an act of conciliarity termed “reception.” ideological leverage to Russia’s ideas of a Orthodox Churches at a solemn liturgy. Copyright 2019, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted After Constantinople granted the Tomos, “Holy Triunite Rus” consisting of Russia, with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ or “declaration of independence,” to the Ukraine and Belarus which, the legend Reprinted with permission. The story Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, newly created Orthodox Church of Ukraine goes, are destined to stay together or else above appears at: http://euromaidanpress. Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see on January 6, Moscow launched a campaign defy divine providence. com/2019/10/12/greek-orthodox-church- https://www.rferl.org/a/report-ukraine- to thwart this reception by using its geopo- The decision of the Greek Orthodox becomes-first-to-affirm-newly-independent- sees-hope-for-last-chance-peace-summit-in- litical leverage to coax other Orthodox Church, one of the largest Orthodox orthodox-church-of-ukraine/. mid-november/30215862.html). 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 No. 42 No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 5

UNA CELEBRATES 125 YEARS: A snapshot from history, 1961

W. Berizka The photo above was taken at the 1961 annual meeting of the Ukrainian from his youth: “Whenever my father’s friends got together I would hear National Association’s Supreme Assembly, which was held at Soyuzivka discussions about Soyuz. UNA., or Ukrainian National Association, were on May 22-26. It is a historic photo because at the annual meeting Joseph terms that were awe-inspired in those days. They represented that colos- Lesawyer was elected supreme president to succeed Dmytro Halychyn, sus that stood astride every important Ukrainian community in America who had died of head injuries following a serious accident on March 26, and like a shining light beckoned all of our people to a better way of life. 1961. Supreme Vice-President Lesawyer had been acting president of the To become Supreme President of that mighty organization could not even UNA since Mr. Halychyn’s death and now he was unanimously elected be a dream – it was that remote and far away. Yet it happened today. It to serve the remainder of his term. Since the VP post was no longer held couldn’t have been possible anywhere except in miracle countries such as by Mr. Lesawyer, Stephen Kuropas, who was secretary of the Supreme the United States or Canada…” At the time of the 1961 annual meeting, Auditing Committee, was unanimously elected vice-president. Supreme the 67-year-old UNA had more than 79,000 members. Advisor John Kokolski was unanimously elected to fill Mr. Kuropas’s posi- tion as auditor. No one was chosen to replace Mr. Kokolski because of the A photo archive of UNA history has been launched on the UNA website. It is a work close proximity of the next Convention, which was scheduled for May 1962. in progress that will be expanded and refined. To take a look, go to unainc.org/una/ In his acceptance speech, the new supreme president recalled a memory the-una-is-125-years-old/. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 No. 42

WINDOW ON EURASIA THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY UUARC’s milestone anniversary All of Moscow’s proposals for Donbas On October 12, an accomplished, effective and respected institution in our midst celebrated the 75th anniversary of its founding with a special reception and pro- seek to maintain Russian infl uence gram in Philadelphia. It also marked 75 years of its impressive activity in helping by Paul Goble elite; and the second, that of Dmitry Kozak, Ukrainians worldwide. The United Ukrainian American Relief Committee traces its who wants “the incorporation” of these beginnings to the Second Congress of Americans of Ukrainian Descent, i.e., the con- Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey republics into Ukraine but with the preser- vention of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America that took place on Lavrov says the future status of Ukraine’s vation of their “state infrastructure” and of January 22, 1944, when a resolution was passed calling for the establishment of a Donbas should be like what Moscow has course the Russian military presence. Ukrainian war relief committee. Three fraternal organizations, the Ukrainian proposed for Moldova’s breakaway region Such a plan would also allow Russian National Association, the Providence Association of Ukrainian Catholics and the of Transnistria, Vitaly Portnikov reports. elites to profit and ensure the neutraliza- Ukrainian National Aid Association, were behind the idea of creating a separate That would mean the permanent federal- tion of Ukraine, Mr. Portnikov explains. And non-political humanitarian aid organization to assist Ukrainian refugees. ization and neutralization of Ukraine in this regard, he continues, Mr. Zelenskyy’s A conference in New York City on June 20, 1944, acted on that resolution, estab- ensured by the continued presence of constant talk about a referendum on Euro- lishing the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee (UUARC) and electing Dr. Russian troops. Atlantic integration is a means by which Walter Gallan, a well-known community leader and a UNA supreme auditor, as its The author of this plan, Andrey Yermak, Ukrainians could give up any drive to join chairman. As UUARC President Dr. Laryssa Kyj noted in an article published in this a deputy prime minister of the Russian NATO and thus represents preparation for newspaper earlier this year, “…the UUARC started fulfilling its mission of extending Federation, has been in active contact with a “quiet capitulation’” to Moscow. a helping hand ‘brother-to-brother’ by assisting Ukrainians in refugee camps dur- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, In his statement, Mr. Lavrov declared that ing and after World War II, and then helping to resettle more than 70,000 refugees the Ukrainian commentator says (radiosvo- “the law is the law, but the opinion of the in the United States.” boda.org/a/30187796.html in Ukrainian; self-proclaimed republics must be consid- Since then, of course, the UUARC’s programs were constantly adapted and charter97.org/ru/news/2019/9/28/ ered,” words that gut the Minsk agreements changed “to meet the new needs of Ukrainians in Europe and South America,” Dr. 349998/ in Russian). and mean that the chief goal of Moscow is Kyj pointed out. The UUARC has aided Ukrainians in need in this country as well, This idea is now in active competition the preservation of “the peoples republics” including victims of flooding in Texas and Pennsylvania; and it runs an information with two others: the first is one that and of Russian forces on Ukrainian territory bureau for newly arrived immigrants. Since Ukraine re-established its indepen- Vladislav Surkov, an aide to Vladimir Putin, to ensure Ukraine remains neutral. dence in 1991, the organization has provided continuous and multifaceted assis- has long been associated with – the preser- The same goal animates the proposals of tance to the people of Ukraine. vation of “the peoples republics” as quasi- Messrs. Surkov and Kozak with only this Among the recipients of the UUARC’s aid to Ukraine in recent years have been states, as levers on Ukraine and an instru- difference: In Mr. Surkov’s mind, the peo- children and orphans, victims of natural disasters, the elderly and infirm, and veter- ment for the profit of the Russian political ples republic would remain “puppet states” ans and wounded warriors of the ongoing war being waged by Russia. Thanks to under the Kremlin’s protectorate, while in the generosity of donors, this 501(c)(3) non-profit charitable organization has also Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on Mr. Kozak’s, they would be that but with spent funds on rehabilitation of Ukraine’s soldiers, including physical therapy and ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia their formal return into the composition of treatment for PTSD. Readers may recall a recent story about one of the unique pro- who has served in various capacities in the Ukraine. grams sponsored by the UUARC, an annual contest called “Going from Childhood to U.S. State Department, the Central President Zelenskyy must reject “the Taras” that aims to foster patriotism and identity among the youth of Ukraine Intelligence Agency and the International dangerous illusion” that it is possible to through the study of works by Taras Shevchenko. Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice achieve an agreement with the Kremlin “on All these good works were done in keeping with the United Ukrainian American of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio Russian conditions,” Mr. Portnikov writes. Relief Committee’s mission of “enhancing the quality of life of Ukrainian communi- Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for Instead, “Kyiv’s goal must be the restora- ties and individuals throughout the world” and thanks to the selfless efforts of International Peace. The article above is tion of the territorial integrity of the coun- numerous dedicated volunteers. We salute the UUARC, its leaders and activists, and reprinted with permission from his blog try and the real re-integration of the extend our congratulations on this milestone anniversary. Mnohaya lita! called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- Donbas,” not its return as a cancerous and woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). potentially fatal tumor within Ukraine.

Oct. Turning the pages back... Conference to examine cultural Fifty years ago, on October 25, 1969, Canadian Sen. Paul reverberations of Donbas war 25 Yuzyk explained to the Niagara Falls United Nations Club that Russia was exploiting the United Nations with a deceitful plan Ukrainian Studies Program Ilchuk, Roman Ivashkiv, Nazar Kozak, Yuliya 1969 aimed at smashing capitalist countries so the Soviet Union could V. Ladygina, Oksana Maksymchuk, Olena conquer the world. NEW YORK – The Ukrainian Studies Marstynyuk, Ronald Meyer, Natalia U.N. platforms have been used by the Soviets to spread com- Program at the Harriman Institute, Moussienko, Oksana Remaniaka, Maria G. munism and inflame colonial people and underdeveloped nations against Western pow- Columbia University, will hold the confer- Rewakowicz, Max Rosochinsky, Yuri ers, particularly the United States, he said. ence “Five Years of War in the Donbas: Shevchuk, Iryna Shuvalova and Alina Jim Cullen of The Evening Review said that the paradox is that, while imperialism and Cultural Responses and Reverberations” on Zubkovych. colonialism are disappearing throughout most of the world, it is the Soviet Union that has Friday and Saturday, November 1-2. Day two of the conference will conclude emerged as the world’s greatest imperialist power. The conference will gather an internation- with the U.S. premier at The Ukrainian “The greatest threat to freedom and independence of man and nations and to the peace al array of scholars to discuss the diverse Museum (222 E. Sixth St.) of the exhibit “A of the world today is Soviet Russian imperialism, under the guise of spreading revolution- ways that Ukrainian culture has been stirred Conversation” by legendary Ukrainian art- ary socialism and communism to all peoples,” Sen. Yuzyk stated. by the recent war between Ukraine and ist Vlodko Kaufman, with the assistance of There had been no significant change in the policies of the existing Russian Communist Russia in the Donbas. It will take place in fellow Ukrainian artist Natalka Shymin. Mr. government from the autocratic tsarist regime. In 1963 during the 18th General Assembly the university’s International Affairs Kaufman’s work as a performance artist, of the U.N., Sen Yuzyk explained. He cited publications approved at the Second Congress of Building, Room 1512 (420 W. 118th St.) painter and book designer dates back to Communist International in Moscow that showed Russia’s goals of world domination. The conference will explore the differ- late Soviet-era underground Ukrainian cul- Quoting Dmitry Manuilsky of the Lenin School of Political Warfare, Sen. Yuzyk said: ent, novel ways that Ukrainian literature, ture; he has been a leading voice in the “War to the hilt between communism and capitalism is inevitable. The bourgeoisie will film, music and visual art have attempted to development of Ukrainian art for over the have to be put to sleep; so we shall begin by launching the most spectacular peace move- perceive, interpret and express war in the past quarter of a century. He is co-founder ment on record. There will be electrifying overtures and unheard of concessions. The capi- country. Among the questions that will be and artistic director of the Dzyga Art talist countries, stupid and decadent, will rejoice to cooperate in their own destruction. treated at the conference are: How has this Association in Lviv. They will leap at another chance to be friends. As soon as their guard is down, we will culture changed as the war has endured? “A Conversation” is a candid and provoc- smash them with our clenched fist.” How have language, memory and displace- ative, yet subtle, treatment of the everyday Sen. Yuzyk added, “Deceit is a basic tactic of Soviet policy in the subversion of the free ment been treated by this culture? How has responses of Ukrainians to war in their world.” This motivation for world domination was spurred by the results of the post-sec- this culture been disseminated in Ukraine homeland and is a reminder to those out- ond world war order that divided Europe into spheres of influence. and beyond its borders? How does this cul- side of Ukraine that it endures. Moscow’s aims through the U.N. were to use its veto power to protect the USSR; frus- ture reflect the identity of today’s Ukraine? The conference is co-sponsored by the trate an effective foreign policy of the major capitalist nations; manipulate the U.N. as an Among those scheduled to participate in Ukrainian Studies Program at the Harriman instrument in breaking up the colonial territories of the non-Communist countries; and the conference are Mark Andryczyk, Institute of Columbia University and by The bring about the amalgamation of all nations into a single Soviet system. Moscow’s pattern Uilleam Blacker, Vitaly Chernetsky, Yuliya Ukrainian Museum. of behavior fits this scheme from Lenin to Stalin to Khrushchev, the senator added. Moscow, he continued, has used the U.N. Security Council to paralyze the work of the U.N. in international crises, citing the 1956 uprising in Hungary and the Soviet invasion of Czechoslovakia in 1968. 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communicate with people and this is true. Zelenskyy’s... And it is a mistake, but in our other steps on protection of the interests of our coun- (Continued from page 1) try, there was no mistake.” PERSPECTIVES nicate with society without mediators, with- A leading Ukrainian political commenta- out journalists,” he explained. Indeed, the tor, Volodymyr Fesenko, wrote that the by Andrew Fedynsky Zelenskyy administration had relied on “marathon” was the “latest demonstration Facebook, Instagram, Telegram channels of the unconventional style of Zelenskyy.” and video clips. The president’s spokesper- This form of direct dialogue with journal- son, Iuliia Mendel, seen on TV physically ists was much more effective than the preventing journalists from approaching her “archaic” press conferences we have been boss and Mr. Bohdan, also caused damage. used to, he said, but added that its sheer Why Ukraine matters length had resulted in an overload of infor- Even when announcing at a hastily con- Early in September, I was getting urgent return for security assurances from the U.S., mation that was difficult to digest. vened press briefing on October 1 that Kyiv messages. The White House, for no dis- Russia and the United Kingdom: i.e., respect Journalist and former National Deputy had agreed to accept the controversial cernable reason, was blocking congressio- for Ukraine’s independence, national sover- Steinmeier formula in order not to allow Mustafa Nayyem paid tribute to Mr. Zelenskyy for daring to face the press in nally appropriated aid to Ukraine. And eignty and borders, as laid out in the Moscow to scupper the planned new sum- “urgent” is the correct word. According to Budapest Memorandum. Russia, for its mit of the Normandy Four leaders such an unpredictable format and for set- arcane budget rules, funds not obligated by part, retained its nuclear arsenal. Lest we (Ukraine, Germany, France and Russia), Mr. ting a new example. the end of the fiscal year (September 30) forget, these weapons today are targeted Zelenskyy seemed anxious to get the meet- Former President Poroshenko, who was would be lost – nearly $400 million, des- against the U.S. and our NATO allies. ing with the press over with as soon as pos- frequently mentioned by Mr. Zelenskyy dur- Twenty-five years after its signing, the sible. Surprisingly, he told the journalists ing the 14-hour session, claimed that his perately needed to defend against Russian Budapest Memorandum has implications that he was in a hurry because he is a political opponent devoted too much atten- aggression in the Donbas. An outpouring of father and his children were waiting at tion to his “predecessors,” instead of concen- calls to the White House, the media and for America’s (and President Trump’s) for- home for him. trating on what he himself had managed to members of Congress forced President eign policy. The president wants North But the response to the acceptance of achieve since gaining power. Mr. Poroshenko Donald Trump to back down. Korea to reverse its nuclear program and the Steinmeier formula – a wave of street admitted that his nerves had given out after Although $400 million is a lot of money, for Iran to permanently reject a nuclear protests not only on the Maidan in Kyiv but the first hour of the 14-hour exercise. and Ukraine is not even in the top 10 of U.S. weapons program of its own. Both initia- in other Ukrainian cities – and the reaction The war between the two rivals has foreign aid recipients. Still, it’s enormously tives are going nowhere. And why would to President Zelenskyy being implicated in clearly not abated. “Poroshenko makes a important. Losing that funding might well they? Seeing how Mr. Trump treats an ally a major battle in the U.S. between President mistake: he thinks that he could be the lead to Ukraine losing the war, which is that actually did do away with its nuclear Donald Trump and the Democrats that leader of another Maidan,” Mr. Zelenskyy why Europe is also providing massive weapons, it’s clear why North Korea, Iran could lead to impeachment proceedings claimed. “You have seen from President assistance. or any other country would not trust evidently convinced the Ukrainian leader [Frank-Walter] Steinmeier himself, the President Ronald Reagan memorably America now. that he had gotten it wrong and that dam- German side, the French side and many labeled the Soviet Union the “Evil Empire” The Budapest Memorandum, to be clear, age-control measures were necessary. European media – they are shocked… He and indeed it was, having perpetrated the is not the only guarantee of Ukraine’s sov- In what appears to have been a sudden forgets that he is no longer the president. murder of tens of millions with Terror, ereignty and territorial integrity. These readjustment in approach to the news Moreover, he pushes people step by step, Holodomor, a world war launched in collab- include Basket One provisions of the media, but what amounted to jumping and he pushes people with his actions and oration with Nazi Germany, the Gulag, inter- Helsinki Accords which the Soviet Union, his media resources.” from one extreme to another, President vention on behalf of global Russian hegemo- the U.S., Canada and 32 European coun- Mr. Zelenskyy made it clear that Mr. Zelenskyy convened his “marathon” and ny, etc. The U.S., our NATO allies and other tries signed in 1975; bilateral agreements Poroshenko may face criminal charges. “Mr. “no holds barred” press conference. It was countries expended trillions of dollars and Ukraine and the Russian Federation signed certainly very different from what his pre- Poroshenko will answer for all that he did, in 1997; United Nations agreements the and I don’t want to influence this. The law sacrificed tens of thousands of lives in the decessor Petro Poroshenko had relied on – Cold War, the “long twilight struggle” Soviet Union, Ukraine, the U.S. and other speaking to a small hand-picked group of enforcement agencies will have to deal countries signed, going back to the organi- with him,” he said. President John F. Kennedy described – a war friendly journalists. Many were impressed zation’s founding in 1945. Mr. Zelenskyy explained that he was for civilization. Destruction of the Berlin or even loved the new approach; others And yet, those are all paper guarantees ready for a dialogue with the people of Wall in 1989 and collapse of the Soviet dismissed it as a superficial show; still oth- that Russia feels free to violate. Real assur- Ukraine and anxious to avoid an ugly inter- Union two years later were singular tri- ers were left dazed and unsure what to ances involve military. As the telephone make of it all. nal confrontation. “Concerning the umphs for America and the Free World. Maidan… I’m not afraid of anything. At any Now, Russian President Vladimir Putin transcript he released and multiple diplo- Mr. Zelenskyy acknowledged there had matic messages reveal, President Trump been a failure in communicating with the moment, at any second, if society does not is working to restore the empire. His pri- tried to use Ukraine assistance as leverage public about Steinmeier formula, and by want my team to continue, does not want mary target is Ukraine, the country against President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to implication on other matters. “Our team,” me to be president… there will be no President Jimmy Carter’s National Security coerce him to provide (manufacture?) dirt he told the journalists, “we really did not bloodshed. I am very calm about this.” Advisor Zbigniew Brzezinski cited as “a geopolitical pivot.” Its very existence as an against former Vice-President Joe Biden, independent country, he wrote, means whom Mr. Trump obviously sees as his Russia ceases to be a Eurasian empire; most formidable opponent in 2020. That however, should Moscow regain control overture was not only corrupt on its face, it Topics of conversation there, it regains the means to again become violated agreements, circumvented nearly an imperial state. unanimous congressional intent and, had Among the topics discussed by President steps had been taken to organize these After investing untold blood and trea- the clock run out, would have served Mr. Zelensky were those highlighted on the web- negotiations: the troop separation near sure to defeat the “Evil Empire,” we must Putin’s imperial agenda. site of the Presidential Office of Ukraine. Stanytsia Luhanska, the mutual release of not squander that by allowing Mr. Putin to Which raises the ominous question of Following are excerpts from the Presidential detainees, acceptance of the Steinmeier for- succeed in Ukraine. Not yet a member of whether Mr. Trump blocked Ukraine aid at Office’s reports. mula. “Everybody asks, why are you eager the European Union or NATO, Ukraine is Mr. Putin’s behest. We will probably never for meeting in the Normandy format? I have defending Europe, standing up for its val- know because there’s no record of what a nameplate [of the victims in Donbas]. In ues as well as ours at the cost of 13,000 of was discussed in their numerous secret you which president the society elected – two days, one person – those are the statis- its citizens killed and nearly 2 million inter- meetings and phone calls. Even translator they• Aboutelected his a presidentmission: “I who want will to endremind the tics. Do I have to hurry or not?” nally displaced. It is a humanitarian imper- notes were seized and no doubt destroyed. war. That is my mission for five years.” ative for America to support Ukraine, but (Although there are surely records in the and whether it was raised in his telephone also in our geo strategic interest. Russia is Kremlin archives.) occupied territories of the Donbas: “This conversation• Touching on with the issue President of U.S. assistance Donald What we do know is Mr. Putin’s obses- part• Speakingof the people of Ukrainians who feel living themselves on the Trump: “Our phone conversation bears no destabilizing the Middle East and Central America, threatening our European allies sion with Ukraine – to the point of war – Ukrainians should know: we do not leave relation to arms.” The main focus of the and that Mr. Trump accommodates him at them, we do not abandon them, return telephone conversation: “I wanted strong and interfering in America’s elections. Ukraine’s enemy is America’s enemy. every turn. One member of Congress even them together with the territory. This is our support from the U.S., I really wanted to wondered whether Mr. Putin was listening That’s why we’re allies. plan A. And plan B, if we have a long histo- meet, and there were no conditions of the in on the Trump-Zelenskyy conversation. Indeed, independent Ukraine has been ry, a long way with the return of the territo- meeting – either because of arms or the sit- Whether he did or didn’t, there’s no ques- a U.S. ally for decades, its soldiers fighting ries, people will still be a priority, and we uation around the Burisma company. We tion but that Russian intelligence is in the alongside our own in Afghanistan and Iraq must provide them with the opportunity to just had to get the relationship back on know. When it comes to Mr. Trump, Mr. and participating in U.N. peacekeeping mis- be here.” track, it had to be the first meeting.” Putin, Russia, Ukraine and America, there sions. But the country made an even great- have been many secrets over the past three Normandy Four: “Since 2016, it has not er and unparalleled contribution to enforcement agencies: “We conduct meet- years, but no mystery. taken• Regarding place. Generally, a summit there of leaders was a feelingof the America’s national security. Upon freeing ings• On with results law expectedenforcement from Ukraine’sofficials. lawWe The United States recognized Ukraine in that no one of the authorities had needed it. itself from the USSR, Ukraine became the have an extreme point now – November 1. December 1991 after a national indepen- We said: we need it. We need to look into We meet at these meetings weekly, every world’s third largest nuclear power – after dence referendum where an astonishing each other’s eyes to understand what we two weeks, where I ask them about the the U.S. and Russia – its weapons targeted 84 percent of the voting-age population want, and to understand the real steps result. …I told law enforcement agencies against America and NATO. In 1994, cast more than 90 percent of their votes to when and how we can end the war because that they had to show the results in several Ukraine gave up its nuclear arsenal in separate from the “Evil Empire” and set we really want it.” He stressed that a meet- high-profile cases by November 1.” their own national course. Ukraine has ing in the Normandy format was necessary Andrew Fedynsky’s e-mail address is for the end of the war, and that a number of (Continued on page 13) [email protected]. 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Conference marks 125 years of the organized diaspora in the U.S.

by Matthew Dubas associated skills. During the Ukrainian Days events in Washington the club held meet- This is the second part of a two-part in- ings with Ambassador Kurt Volker, former depth look at the panel discussions and ban- special U.S. envoy to Ukraine. quet addresses during the conference This experience, she said, has opened “Celebrating 125 Years of the Organized doors for students, both in the diaspora Ukrainian American Community” at the and in Ukraine. She cited communications Princeton Club in New York on September 21. with soldiers from the ATO (Anti-Terrorist Operation) in Ukraine and said it was sig- Part IV: Ukrainian youth organizations nificant to receive messages from those sol- Eugene Luciw, representing the Ukrainian diers, saying “Thank you for not forgetting American Sports Center Tryzub in Horsham, about us.” Pa., introduced the panelists: Adam Hapij of An information packet is available about Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, the youth civic forum, she said, and ongoing Adrian Dlaboha, national director of the discussion with other students continues to Ukrainian American Youth Association Matthew Dubas make the program a success. (UAYA), Ivan Makar of the School of Ukrainian Participants in panel IV on Ukrainian youth organizations (from left): Adam Hapij, Panel V: Academia Studies/Ridna Shkola in New York, Victoria Adrian Dlaboha, Victoria Falendysh, Eugene Luciw and Ivan Makar (at podium). Falendysh of the American-Ukrainian Youth Prof. Mark Andryczyk of Columbia Civics and Public Policy Club (Philadelphia), Mr. Hapij thanked the sponsors who Ukraine. Former campers have returned to University served as moderator of the aca- and Prof. Nicholas Skirka of the Ukrainian support Plast and its activities, and serve as counselors for the next generation, demia panel, and noted Columbia’s own Sports Club (USC) of New York. informed the audience that the Plast build- Mr. Dlaboha pointed out. Ukrainian Studies Program (covering histo- Mr. Luciw reminded the audience how ing in New York is planning a renovation of Mr. Makar of Ridna Shkola noted the high ry, culture, language, media/film and litera- Ukrainian identity changed after Ukraine the building space with updated technology growth in the school with 251 students in ture) that has hosted numerous events, regained its independence in 1991 and for the 21st century. New York City. This is not your parent’s including book presentations, conferences, during the 1992 Lillehammer Winter Mr. Dlaboha, representing the UAYA “Ukie School,” but one with a highly formal- symposiums, film screenings and others. Olympic Games, when Ukrainian figure (known by its Ukrainian acronym SUM), ized educational curriculum of history, reli- On October 7 it hosted a literary roundta- skater Oksana Baiul won the first Olympic noted that the organization was celebrating gion and culture, he noted. The goal of the ble, and on November 1-2 it is to host a gold medal for an independent Ukraine. the 70th anniversary of its founding in the programs is to ignite students’ ethnic identi- conference on the Donbas war. Sports, he added, proved to be a vehicle for U.S.A. He described the history of the organi- ty, give them a sense of belonging and a love Prof. Andryczyk introduced the panelists: change as well. Ukrainians have been mak- zation, from its founding in 1925 by Mykola of their heritage. There are students from Dr. Lubomyr Hajda of Harvard Ukrainian ing their mark on the sports scene since the Pavlushkov during a period of Ukrainianiz­ various backgrounds and there have been Research Institute (HURI); Dr. Anna Procyk, late 1950s and early 1960s with the USC ation of the Soviet period. The early SUM advancements in technological adaptation representing the Ukrainian Academy of Arts becoming champions and the Tryzub members saw the need to continue to edu- to bring things up to date. Among the chal- and Sciences (UVAN) and the Shevchenko Ukrainian Nationals winning the 1963 U.S. cate and work with the youth. In 1946, SUM lenges of the times are the variety of dialects Scientific Society (NTSh); and Dr. Alexander Open Cup and the American Soccer League was renewed in Augsburg, Germany, where and Anglicizing of words, as well as prepar- Motyl. Prof. Andryczyk and the panelists all cups. Following these victories, Mr. Luciw the focus was on developing Ukrainian cul- ing teachers and continuing education pro- expressed their own individual grief at the continued, “we knew we could make it.” ture beyond its borders. The organization grams. loss of Dr. Mark von Hagen (see obituary in Dr. Skirka underscored that 1966 was the has hosted seminars on Ukraine in Mr. Makar added the school has been The Weekly, September 29). “golden age” of soccer for the Ukrainian Washington during advocacy events and attempting to “make it exciting and engag- Dr. Hajda noted that HURI was founded community in the U.S.A. The community leadership cultivation programs. ing, and fresh with methods from both on January 22, 1968, becoming the first was strong, with strong leadership, organi- Each branch, he said, hosts weekly meet- Ukraine and the U.S., and to unite the expe- studies programs funded by an entire eth- zations and sponsors. During that time there ings during the school year – this year’s riences and lessons to be applied in both nic community and by individual dona- were 13 teams and Ukrainians had a nation- themes are the 75th anniversary of the Ukraine and the U.S.. tions. Groups like the Federation of al championship team. Dr. Skirka also played death of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky The annual “first bell” opening ceremo- Ukrainian Student Organizations of in Baltimore with the Dnipro soccer club in and the Revolution of Dignity. There are ny of the school year was held earlier in America (known by its Ukrainian acronym 1970-1975 and was in the hunt for the events for everyone – sports, song, arts and September and the school calendar is filled as SUSTA) began efforts to create a chair in national championship with Dnipro. In 1970 caroling efforts, as well as pysanka work- with events such as the Holodomor com- Ukrainian studies with the goals eventually he was named Atlantic Coast Conference shops. During the Christmas season, SUM memoration in November, a carnival, a being expanded and consolidated. Under player of the year in 1970 in his freshman collected backpacks full of items (clothes, Christmas program, choral concerts, a the direction of Omeljan Pritsak, a year at Maryland in the midfield, and was school supplies, etc) to be used by children Taras Shevchenko commemoration and Turkologist by study, three chairs were cre- selected as an All-American player as well. displaced by the war in the Donbas and the Easter hahilky songs and dances. ated to represent the elements of Ukrainian Coached by Walter Chyzowych, there were annexation of Crimea, or those who have “Community involvement has been nec- studies – history, literature and language. many close matches between Dnipro and lost a parent or parents as a result of essary for our technological developments, The HURI library holdings have expand- Yonkers Krylati, especially the 1965 Krylati Russia’s aggression against Ukraine. SUM and we have brought Ukrainian school edu- ed and its publication milestones included team. Notable players included Roman collaborated with Plast and the community cation into the 21st century,” Mr. Makar Robert Conquest’s “Harvest of Sorrow” and Hlushko, Bo Kucyna, Mike Hlushko and oth- at large on the project. underscored. Furthermore, the comprehen- the 1988 Millennium of Christianity in ers. He explained how now the Ukrainian Mr. Dlaboha said he has received letters sive exam known as the “matura,” has a new Ukraine series. The breaking point came in community has its own Ukrainian Sports of thanks from recipient children and noted component that will allow it the equivalency 1991 with the rise of independent Ukraine, Museum and Hall of Fame at Tryzubivka, that the direct contact with the SUM mem- of a proficiency exam for college credit when HURI’s mission was no longer just the which recognizes amateurs, Olympic ath- bers in the U.S. energizes the children. through New York University, thus connect- preservation of Ukraine’s culture. Through letes and professionals, as well as organizers SUM hosts summer camps at four ing the Ukrainian and American worlds. its courses and events, HURI has been able and supporters. camps: Khortytsia in Wellington, Ohio, Mr. Luciw explained that Tryzub’s model to affect positive change in Ukraine’s mili- Mr. Hapij provided an overview of the Oselia SUM in Ellenville, N.Y., Kholodnyi Yar is to open up its resources to outside the tary, finance and political sectors. history of Plast and its New York branch, in Fillmore, N.Y., and Beskyd in Baraboo, Ukrainian community to allow others to The future for Ukrainian studies is limit- noting that Ukrainian youth were instruct- Wis. compete under the Ukrainian banner. This less, however they cannot rely on centers of ed to become good citizens through its There are numerous opportunities for has explained the growth of 51 youth Ukrainian studies to promote these topics, tenets of strength, beauty, prudence and SUM members within the organization, as teams. Thanks to its professional approach, but must intertwine and show the universali- swiftness (SKOB in the Ukrainian acronym many have taken part in the counselor-in- Tryzub teams have advanced to the final ty of Ukraine in all areas of study. Dr. Hajda – sylno, krasno, oberezhno, bystro). Plast training courses that have cultivated the four of the U.S.A. amateur soccer teams. also pointed out that the role of HURI is one today has grown into a global presence, next generation, and in areas of specializa- The men’s Avant Garde team played in of inspiration and shared experience in facili- comparable to the Boys Scouts of America, tion in science, arts, sports and others. the International Unity Cup in Philadelphia tating Ukrainian studies at other institutions. but with no age limits to membership. An annual Memorial Day weekend “Zlet” this year, and made it to the Round of 16, Dr. Procyk noted the historic role of aca- The New York Branch of Plast was found- competition has different branches compet- losing to Ireland 0-1 on September 14. The demic centers and institutions since the ed in 1949 and its campground Vovcha ing in knowledge of the yearly material, cul- team finished in Group J at the top with founding of the NTSh in Lviv, where – even Tropa (Wolf’s Trek) was purchased in 1953. tural performances and sports. A new addi- nine points after three matches played. The without satehood – Ukrainians felt it impor- This year marks the branch’s 70th anniver- tion is the 5K Lvivsky Lytsar race that raises tournament attracted 52 teams divided into tant to focus on educational advancement sary, Mr. Hapij said, and more than half of funds for wounded soldiers in Ukraine and 13 groups. In the knockout stage, Ukraine and achievement. Post-World War II, NTSh its membership is under the age of 18. a soccer program sponsored by SUM at an won 3-1 against Peru on September 14. revived itself in Western Europe in 1947 Through its mission, Plast forms lifelong orphanage in Berezhany, Ukraine, run by Scholarships, he added, are available for and later in the U.S.A. The UVAN and NTSh bonds and community dedication. Its year- Caritas Catholic charities. Mr. Dlaboha invit- Ukrainian players who join Tryzub. He also in the U.S. have a close partnership and face ly activities include the Orlykiada competi- ed the participants to attend the annual pointed out that teams really take on the many similar challenges, namely attracting tion, Holodomor commemorations, St. SUM debutante ball, which in 2019 attract- role of sports ambassadors representing youth. There are few specialists in the Nicholas programs, Christmas celebrations, ed over 900 guests. Tryzub and Ukrainians. humanities on Ukraine, and both institu- caroling, the Chervona Kalyna presentation A U.S.-Ukraine exchange program has Ms. Falendysh of the Ukrainian tions have extensive archives that need of debutantes, ski trips, Easter celebrations, been hosted for 10 years and a “Blahodiynyi American Youth Civic Club (an official pro- funds to preserve those assets. The role of masquerade parties, participation in the St. Tabir” is something new in Ukraine, run by gram of the Ukrainian Heritage School in these scholarly institutions was to fight the George Ukrainian Festival on Seventh SUM with the cooperation of Plast. Campers Philadelphia) explained her experience misinformation and disinformation being Street, spring celebrations such as “Sviato do not have to be a SUM or Plast members with the group. She attended a symposium circulated by the Soviet Union against Vesny” and “Sviato Yuriya” events, as well to attend this camp intended for those chil- and a foreign policy exercise where partici- as summer camps. dren somehow affected by the war in pants honed their public speaking and (Continued on page 16) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 No. 42 No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 11

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE 3,000 attend festival at Tryzubivka by Eugene A. Luciw HORSHAM, Pa. – A perfect summer day welcomed near- ly 3,000 people at the 28th annual Ukrainian Independence Day Folk Festival, on Sunday, August 25, at the Ukrainian American Sport Center Tryzubivka. The shady festival glade was adorned with the flags of the United States and Ukraine, and with the vibrant and color- ful Ukrainian embroideries, folk arts and crafts, jewelry, emblems, motifs and wares displayed by the vendors. Ukrainians, hailing directly or through ancestry from nearly all regions of Ukraine, demonstrated solidarity with their homeland and with all fellow Ukrainians: Beautiful embroidered shirts and blouses, flags, tryzubs (Ukrainian tridents), Ukrainian sports and thematic affirmed the pres- ence of Ukraine’s immutable spirit well before the concert had even started. Many non-Ukrainians attended and came to know and to Christine Syzonenko experience the culture and history of a people that continues Voloshky and Iskra perform “Hopak.” a seemingly endless fight for freedom and human rights. The Banner of Jasna Gora historical re-enactment group program’s president, Danylo Nysch, and Anatoli Murha and Philadelphia’s Ms. Stupen and Sofiya Pitula delivered mas- provided living, walking, talking displays of the clothing, Yuliya Stupen, representatives of festival sponsor, terful renditions of the American and Ukrainian national armor, armaments and daily wares from Ukraine’s Kozak Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union of anthems, respectively. era. Their presence and presentation of arms on stage dur- Philadelphia, greeted the audience and introduced Natalia Tryzub’s co-chaplains, the Rev. Protopresbyter Taras ing the festival concert’s opening ceremonies was a Tarasiuk and this writer as the concert’s MCs. Naumenko, pastor of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox reminder of the legendary struggle of Ukraine’s Kozaks for Ukrainian American Veterans Posts 1 (Philadelphia) and Church in Philadelphia, and the Rev. Roman Pitula, rector freedom and independence. This year, Kobzar Alex Lahoda 42 (Lehigh Valley), dedicated to the memories, respectively, of the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate added his talents to the lore, demonstrating the magic of of Anthony Bilyi, a young Ukrainian American who sacri- Conception, as well as Pastor Dmytro Lohin, pastor emeri- the bandura, the instrument known as the voice of Ukraine. ficed his life defending Pearl Harbor, and Wolodymyr The Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals Tryzub soccer Palahniuk (“Jack Palance”), presented the colors. (Continued on page 13) Th e new music school year begins 52nd annual Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Festival held in Stamford

by Gloria Horbaty Decadent home-made Ukrainian pastries and cakes completed the meal. STAMFORD, Conn. – The 52nd annual The Ukrainian Museum opened its doors Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Festival at 1 p.m. Inside, there were two viewings of was held on September 8 on the grounds of the documentary “The Ukrainian American St. Basil’s Seminary in Stamford on a beau- Legacy.” Award-winning filmmaker Roman tiful and sunny day. Brygider was present to make a brief intro- Visitors began arriving after 9 a.m. to duction of his film. Visitors also had the visit the outdoor Ukrainian Bazaar with opportunity to view the historical exhibi- over 20 vendors who brought beautiful tion titled “For Unification, For Statehood” Ukrainian blouses, jewelry, fine art, honoring the centennial of Ukraine’s strug- pysanky and more for sale. gle for independence (1917-1921).

Elmira Romanyshyn In the outdoor pavilion, Bishop (emeri- The afternoon program began at 2:30 Students of the New York and Brooklyn branches of the Ukrainian Music Institute of tus) Basil Losten of the Ukrainian Catholic p.m. with a flag ceremony presented by the America display their report cards after receiving them on June 23. The new UMIA Eparchy of Stamford celebrated divine litur- Ukrainian American Veterans, followed by school year began in September. gy. He was joined by the Very Rev. Bohdan the singing of the American and Ukrainian Timshyshyn, rector of St. Basil Seminary, anthems. Opening statements were made by Elmira Romanyshyn flute (sopilka), as well as vocal training and and seminarians. Responses were sung by Bishop Basil, the Very Rev. Bohdan and music theory, depending on the branch. beautifully by St. Vladimir Ukrainian Stamford Mayor David Martin, who wel- NEW YORK – The hot summer quickly Lessons take place individually for each Catholic Cathedral choir of Stamford. comed visitors to his city. A lively and col- flew by, and children have returned to student according to specialty. All UMIA Following liturgy, the Ukrainian kitchen orful concert followed with performances school from their vacations and summer teachers are highly accredited music edu- opened with delicious Ukrainian food made by renowned singer Iryna Lonchyna, violin- cation specialists with significant experi- camps. Like other educational organiza- by the women of Connecticut’s Ukrainian ist Valeriy Zhmud, singer Victor Sydir, tions, the Ukrainian Music Institute of ence in teaching children both in Ukraine Catholic parishes, along with grilled food America (UMIA) is registering students for and in the U.S. prepared by Hartford’s St. Michael’s Parish. the 2019-2020 new school year. Children are taught by professionals (Continued on page 13) Founded in 1952, to this day the UMIA is who will plan out an individual course of the oldest and largest Ukrainian American study and select repertoire compatible music organization that professionally edu- with the individuality and capabilities of cates children in music. each child. Students become acquainted You may ask, why is it so important to with the masterpieces of Ukrainian and learn to play a musical instrument? international classical music, alongside Music develops the ear and a feeling of contemporary works. Within the course of rhythm, stimulates the brain, nurtures study, they earn certificates and diplomas artistic taste, will and discipline, enhances at various levels of accomplishment. mathematical abilities and the emotional Branches of the Ukrainian Music Institute life of a child. Psychologists have shown operate in various cities, usually convenient- that children who study music have superi- ly located within their Ukrainian communi- or structural thinking and communication ties not far from schools of Ukrainian stud- skills. In general, today’s educational insti- ies, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, tutions value extracurricular training, so the Ukrainian American Youth Association when entering high school or college, stu- and numerous other Ukrainian organiza- dents who have mastered a musical instru- tions. Currently starting the 68th year of the ment have an advantage. UMIA’s existence, there are active branches The UMIA offers training in a wide vari- in Brooklyn, New York, Detroit, Philadelphia, ety of musical instruments, including piano, Stamford, Conn., and Morristown, Newark- violin, bandura, guitar, accordion, and wood Irvington-Passaic and Whippany, N.J. Performers at the Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Festival. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 No. 42

annexing, taking a part of another country, ment released after the court judgment, Mr. 112.international and UNIAN) NEWSBRIEFS illegally annexing Crimea and continuing to Kolomoisky denied there was any fraud or destabilize eastern Ukraine.” The secretary loss caused to the bank. The statement said Kremlin interested in prisoner exchange (Continued from page 2) general also pointed out: “We are support- Mr. Kolomoisky was “seeking permission The Kremlin has said it is interested in won’t be any elections under the barrel of a ing Ukraine’s ambitions for further Euro- from the U.K. Supreme Court to appeal these an “all for all” prisoner exchange with gun,” Mr. Zelenskyy has said of implement- Atlantic integration, including membership. decisions. And if permission is granted, the Ukraine. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry ing the formula, adding. “There won’t be We think that the focus should be on question of whether the English court has Peskov told reporters in Moscow on any elections there if the troops are still reforms, on how to modernize Ukraine. ...To jurisdiction together with the question as to October 4 that “certain work is being done there.” (RFE/RL, with reporting by AP, modernize their [Ukraine’s] defense and whether the English proceeding should have in that direction,” adding, “Everything Reuters, Interfax and TASS) security institutions is the best way also to been stayed in favor of proceedings in depends on readiness of the two sides.” Mr. move towards membership.” (Ukrinform) Ukraine will remain to be determined.” The Peskov’s statement came a day after Stoltenberg on support to Ukraine case is part of a protracted legal battle Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Vadym PrivatBank wins key battle in court between the Ukrainian government and the Prystaiko said that “a wide-scale prisoner Support for Ukraine in its fight against two former owners after PrivatBank was Russian aggression is important to all Ukrainian lender PrivatBank has won an exchange” would be carried out next week. shuttered during the central bank’s drive in On September 7, Russia and Ukraine NATO allies, because in this case it is not appeal in a London court against one of the 2014 to clean up a banking system that exchanged a total of 70 prisoners in a move only about ensuring Ukraine’s security but nation’s most powerful tycoons as the Kyiv many said was riddled with illegal practices. praised by the West as an opportunity to also about preserving a rules-based order, government seeks to break free from The bank, which has filed a similar case in improve tense relations between Kyiv and NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg decades of oligarchic influence. The Court the United States, has pursued the matter in Moscow. The exchange was the first major said at a plenary session of the NATO of Appeal in the British capital on October foreign courts because many of the disputed prisoner swap between the two countries Parliamentary Assembly in London on 15 said PrivatBank “has a good arguable transactions occurred with offshore entities. since 2017. (RFE/RL, based on reporting October 14, while answering questions case to recover the full $1.9 billion – $3 bil- The London court refused to give the defen- by Interfax, UNIAN and TASS) from members of the Ukrainian delegation lion including interest – given in the partic- dants permission to appeal, and required invited to the event. “In a few weeks, the ulars of claim,” the bank said in a statement them to file their defense by the end of State Department OKs sale of Javelins whole North Atlantic Council will go to on its website. PrivatBank CEO Petr November, it said. PrivatBank said a world- The U.S. State Department has approved Ukraine, visit Ukraine, and express our Krumphanzl said, “we are very pleased wide asset freeze on the former owners’ $39.2 million worth of military equipment strong political support. And I urge also with the Court of Appeal’s judgment, and assets will remain in place while the case is to Ukraine, including a second batch of the NATO allies to provide even more practical are ready to move forward with the bank’s heard. (RFE/RL, with reporting by RFE/RL’s world’s deadliest anti-tank missiles to help support to Ukraine. They need our support. claims in England. This is an important step Ukraine Service, RFE/RL’s Todd Prince in Kyiv defend itself against Russia-backed This is about supporting Ukraine, but it is toward achieving justice for the bank and Washington and Reuters) separatists. The deal approved on October also about upholding and supporting a the people of Ukraine.” The bank, which Prosecutors probe Saakashvili’s expulsion 3 includes 150 Javelin missiles and 10 rules-based order, which is of great impor- was nationalized by Ukraine three years launch units and adds to the 210 missiles tance for all of us,” Mr. Stoltenberg said. He ago, has alleged that former owners Ihor Ukrainian prosecutors have opened a and 37 launchers that Ukraine bought from noted that NATO stands in strong solidarity Kolomoisky and Gennadiy Bogolyubov criminal probe into former Georgian the United States in April 2018. The Javelin with Ukraine and said “it’s absolutely not committed fraud that it says cost the finan- President Mikheil Saakashvili’s deportation missile systems are meant to be used in the acceptable what Russia has done, illegally cial institution billions of dollars. In a state- from Ukraine in 2018. The Chief Military event of a large-scale escalation in the war Prosecutor’s Office said on October 7 that and not for offensive purposes, U.S. and the investigation was launched after Mr. Ukrainian officials have said. “The Javelin Saakashvili filed a complaint over the system will help Ukraine build its long- “abduction and violent actions against” him term defense capacity to defend its sover- and “his illegal” deportation to Poland last eignty and territorial integrity in order to TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 year. In May, Ukraine’s new President meet its national defense requirements,” or e-mail [email protected] Volodymyr Zelenskyy reinstated Mr. the State Department said in a notice to Saakashvili’s Ukrainian citizenship almost Congress. The latest sale must still be two years after it was removed by Mr. approved by Congress, where support for SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Zelenskyy’s predecessor, Petro Poroshenko. 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3,000 attend... (Continued from page 11) tus of the First Ukrainian Evangelical Baptist Church of Philadelphia, offered prayers. Then, Ms. Stupen sang Taras Petrynenko’s signature piece, “Lord Have Mercy on Us.” Representatives of the area’s ethnic communities – Vietnamese (led by Teresa Tran and Vicky Ung), Korean (led by Grand Master Bong Pil Yang) and Indian (led by Manish Ingle) – some dressed in their national garb, also participated in the open- Christine Syzonenko ing ceremonies. The Korinya Ukrainian Folk Band on stage. Iskra performs “Arkan,” a Carpathian mountaineers’ dance. The Korean American delegation, emis- saries duly authorized by the Ministry of Repeatedly, the Voloshky and Iskra danc- quality to it, yet it is all so very structured, sentative of Pennsylvania State Sen. Patrick Patriot and Veterans Affairs of the Republic ers, having rehearsed and learned each geometric and beautiful; my interpretation Toomey; and Jonathan Peri, president of of Korea, awarded their homeland’s other’s choreographies, took the stage and is meant to show respect for a brilliant cho- Manor College, the only Ukrainian Catholic Ambassador of Peace Medal to five danced together, as one ensemble. reography and celebrate how a completely heritage institution of higher learning in Ukrainian American veterans of the Korean Iskra and Voloshky also wowed the different musical culture can capture the North America. War and ensuing demilitarized zone (DMZ) crowd with an interesting “mash-up” same spirit.” At the concert program’s finale, the conflict: Victor Litkewycz, Roman dance. Mr. Cybyk’s discovery of the fact that The featured performers for this year’s Voloshky and Iskra dancers broke out into Wasylyshyn, Michael Hryshchyshyn, James the music for “Holubka,” a dance from festival, the Korinya Ukrainian Folk Band, a “Hopak”. Jubinski and Christopher Labiak (accepted Kolomyia, Ukraine, and the American gave a spirited performance of traditional As the encore music of “Hopak” contin- by his mother, Joanne Labiak). The medals Southern country dance song “Cotton-Eyed Ukrainian folk songs and melodies, all mas- ued to play, Ms. Tarasiuk called all of the were accompanied by official certificates Joe” have nearly identical transitions and terfully and uniquely arranged by them. performers to the stage for a final good- expressing the thanks of the Korean people share the same key, tempo and musical Also premiering on Tryzub’s stage was a bye. Jurik Matolak, leader of the Vox for their distinguished service. structure, inspired him to fuse the two special martial arts demonstration, per- Ethnika orchestra, led a rousing chorus of As is the tradition at Tryzub, the festi- mountain cultural expressions and to re- formed by Grand Master Bong Pil Yang’s “Mnohaya Lita.” He played the accordion as val’s artists, spearheaded by the Voloshky characterize the dance. The dancers per- School. This reminded the audience that he sang and was accompanied by Ms. and Iskra Ukrainian dance ensembles’ formed the classic Ukrainian number many Ukrainian dances, especially the Dekajlo’s violin. Shouts of “Glory to Ukraine artistic directors, Taras Lewyckyj and dressed in Southern garb to the tune of “Hopak,” are based on the martial and other – Glory to its Heroes” closed the concert. Andrij Cybyk, presented a collaborative “Cotton-Eyed Joe.” Mr. Cybyk commented, fighting arts of Ukraine’s Kozak warriors. A bountiful Ukrainian kitchen and BBQ concert program that underscored the “[Holubka] has always been one of my Amazing performances by violinist grill served tasty meals and desserts theme “A Celebration of Liberty and Unity”. favorite dances as it has a loose, [mountain] Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo, the Ariana Lem throughout the day, and an assortment of Joy Trio, and singers Ms. Stupen and Ms. tap beers, wines, spirits and other refresh- Pitula, completed the mosaic of Ukrainian ments were also available. Face painting, artistry. caricature drawings, balloon art and other also accepted special intentions, which were Festival-goers received greetings from amusements were available for kids of all 52nd annual... remembered in a special day of prayers. some special guests: Congressman Brian ages. During the afternoon, children enjoyed (Continued from page 11) Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.); Philadelphia Superior Following the festival program, there jumping in a “moon walk,” making crafts Court Judge Carolyn Nichols; Col. Robert was a dance at the outdoor pavilion to the Ukrainian dance groups Kalynonka from and having their faces painted. DeSousa, J.D., state director for and repre- tunes of the Vox Ethnika orchestra. Stamford and Vesna of Rockland County, N.Y., The day ended with a dance to the music as well as Viktoria Tychnska and Salomia of Halychany in the outdoor pavilion under Lobach, vocalists, the Oleksandra Stelmah the stars. Dance Group of Stamford, Olha Obertos and The festival chairman was Mr. Stanislav­ Atlas of Ukrainians in the United States: Ensemble of Brooklyn, N.Y. The program was skyy, assisted by the wonderful committee emceed by Roman and Olena Stanislavskyy. from the sponsoring 10 Ukrainian Catholic Demographic and Socio-economic Characteristics St. Basil’s Seminarians welcomed festival parishes of Connecticut. Event sponsors (2019, 264 pages) guests to their table that included an attrac- were Meest and the Ukrainian National tive backdrop for photo opportunities. They Association. (Center for Demographic and Socio-economic Research of Ukrainians in the US at the Shevchenko Scienti c Society in the US.) mations. And all this is described before the Topics of... election. …There can be no military, there can be no rifles and machine-guns, there Th e Atlas describes in more than (Continued from page 7) must be accessibility for all parties under 300 maps the history of immigration Ukrainian law. If the Central Election from Ukraine to the US, provides a by Russia: “No one will ever forget a single Commission and journalists do not have comprehensive picture of the current access from the beginning, then the elec- prisoner.”• Regarding Noting Ukrainian that there citizens are detained several demographic and socio-economic lists of people for release: a list of tions will not automatically take place…” Ukrainians, including Crimeans, held by status of Ukrainians in the US and Russia; a list of people imprisoned in the and Poland: “We need to develop the best quantifi es their relative place within occupied territory of Donbas; and a list of relations• Regarding with ourrelations neighbors. between We Ukraine should American society. Special attention Ukrainians whose detention is not con- always understand each other, develop cul- is given to the impact of the most firmed in certain districts of Donetsk and tural relations and leave behind our prob- recent immigration from Ukraine, Luhansk regions, he said: “We are ready lems. Therefore, we must have strong, very the so-called fourth wave. Besides even tomorrow. Honestly speaking, the good relations with Poland. I think we have demographic characteristics like age, Russian side declares to us that we will not them. But they must be developed without sex and internal migration, the Atlas wasting time. In particular we can have get to this point without the Normandy covers topics like education, labor format. Why am I in a hurry with the meetings, joint projects, joint ventures. Normandy format? Because one of the Relationships are always strong if there is force, citizenship and knowledge of great achievements for our country is solv- joint business at the state level.” He empha- English, language spoken at home, ing this issue and returning people. …if the sized that Poland has always publicly income and poverty status, housing Normandy format is delayed because there defended the territorial integrity and sov- characteristics, etc. Indicators based is no separation of troops and the shots ereignty of Ukraine. on a large data base from diff erent continue in Zolote, then we will find other censuses are used to show the spatial distribution and characteristics of formats for how to get our people back. media owners must be businesspeople, not Ukrainians in maps for each State and 56 Metropolitan Areas. One of them is Minsk. There is another one politicians.• On the They issue may of media have aownership: portfolio of “All 90 – my direct talks with the president of the percent, but they should not influence the Russian Federation.” policy of one or another media.” He added ere are three options for purchasing the Atlas: that there should be a law regulating this a) at Amazon: $55.00 including shipping and handling; “We have to understand that they can only area. take• Aboutplace under local Ukrainianelections law.in the This Donbas: means - b) at the Society’s web site http://shevchenko.org/books/ that all parties should have the opportunity dor of Ukraine to the United States: “The $55.00 including shipping and handling; to be elected there. And who will go there if person• On isthe chosen. appointment He is an of experienced a new ambassa dip- there are troops? And who will be there to lomat who knows the United States very c) purchased directly at the Shevchenko Society, ensure security? …There are steps: cease- well. I think he will be appointed in the 63 4th Ave., New York, NY 10003; (212) 254-5130: $45.00. fire, withdrawal of all foreign military for- near future.” 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 No. 42 No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 15 Usyk scores TKO win in heavyweight debut

by Ihor N. Stelmach the week after Spong tested positive for the paw Usyk (17-0, 13 KO) was by far the bet- the next frame. banned substance clomiphene. Withers­ ter-conditioned and more skilled boxer. Usyk formally announced his arrival in Oleksandr Usyk’s first step chasing titles poon offered little resistance in the bout, The 2012 Olympic gold medalist is one of the land of the giants with his victory. He in boxing’s heavyweight division was a suc- playing the role of a glorified sparring part- boxing’s top-rated fighters in the world landed 139 of 347 punches (40 percent), cessful one on October 12 at Wintrust Arena ner for Usyk, who was shaking off ring rust pound for pound. while Witherspoon connected on merely in Chicago. The former undisputed cruiser- after being inactive for almost a year. “I was waiting for this moment,” Usyk 21 out of 208 blows (10 percent). weight world champion and 2018 consen- The Ukrainian secured his first heavy- said in a post-match media session. “We Usyk, 32, originally was scheduled to sus fighter of the year conducted a surgical weight victory on manager Egis Klimas’ had some little difficulties because we had make his heavyweight debut against former dissection, methodically breaking down his 55th birthday. to change opponents. I didn’t show it to world title challenger Carlos Takam (37-5, short-notice opponent, Chazz Witherspoon, Witherspoon (38-4, 29 KO) was riding anybody, but I had some bad thoughts float 28 KO) on May 25, but Usyk suffered a torn with a seventh-round TKO after Withers­ an eight-fight winning streak during a spo- into my head. I just prayed a little bit, I right biceps, delaying his entrance into the poon retired after the seventh round. radic fighting schedule and had a substan- asked him to help me and it looks like he division until October 12, when he risked his Witherspoon replaced Tyrone Spong tial size advantage at 6-foot-4, 242 pounds helped me.” position as a mandatory challenger for a title (14-0, 13 KO) of the Netherlands earlier in to Usyk’s 6-foot-3, 215 pounds. The south- The favorite of the heavily Ukrainian shot versus the winner of the December 7 crowd of 9,073, Usyk was coming off an rematch between unified heavyweight 11-month layoff and took a few rounds to world titleholder Andy Ruiz Jr. (33-1, 22 KO) find his groove. When he did, Usyk found a of the U.S.A. and ex-titlist Anthony Joshua home for his quick right jab and straight (22-1, 21 KO) of Great Britain. left hand against a much slower opponent. His ultimate goal is to become the undis- He showed power in the third round and puted heavyweight champion as he did last began ramping up the activity in the fifth, year at cruiserweight, when he became the landing lethal combinations to Withers­ first fighter in division history to unify all poon’s head and body. Witherspoon’s four belts in the four-belt era. Following his attempts to counter found Usyk too slick to defense of the four cruiserweight belts with catch, resulting in the Philadelphia native a knockout of Tony Bellew (30-3, 20 KO) of getting fatigued. Great Britain in November 2018, Usyk By the seventh round his opponent was relinquished the titles and announced his ripe for the picking, and Usyk took full move to heavyweight. advantage by bouncing punches off the He now looks forward to a world title head and body of the worn-down chance in 2020 because of his status as a Witherspoon. The latter was by then unable mandatory challenger. to land anything significant and simply kept “I am ready. I am ready to fight whoever,” Ed Mulholland absorbing punishment. By the end of the Usyk said after the Witherspoon disman- Oleksandr Usyk, in his first heavyweight fight, on his way to defeating Chazz round, it was obvious Witherspoon had no tling. “If they give me the mandatory (title Witherspoon. chance and would not answer the bell for shot), then of course I am ready to take it.”

Facing off with Wayne Babych Prior to the September 14 Ukrainian We understand you and brother Dave Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony at are returning to Ukraine soon to contin- Tryzub Ukrainian American Sports Center in ue your mentoring of Ukrainian youth in Horsham, Pa., The Ukrainian Weekly’s Ihor the sport of hockey. Stelmach sat down to chat with ex-St. Louis This will be the second year of the proj- Blues star right-wing Wayne Babych. ect started by Nestor Budyk and Myron The NHL great told The Weekly he first Zatwarnicki from the Canadian Friends of laced up a pair of skates at age 3 1/2 and Hockey in Ukraine in an attempt to gauge started attending hockey schools at age 12. the value of Ukrainian hockey on the world By the time he was 14, people told him he stage. We’re trying to create an avenue for had real talent. In addition to hockey, as a Ukrainian youth to play the sport. youngster Babych played baseball and foot- It has to start with facilities to practice ball. Baseball was his favorite sport, and he the sport – Lviv, sister city to Winnipeg, has noted that later on he received offers from one rink, while Winnipeg has some 400 five Major League Baseball teams. Genia Stelmach rinks. In order to develop the sport, equip- Ihor Stelmach (right) interviews Wayne Babych. What is your ancestral background/ ment and training are required necessities. family history? Through our connections with the National ethnic pride. I felt an immediate connection play with in your career? Hockey League Players Association we I am 100 percent Ukrainian. My great- with everyone. managed to get 22 sets of hockey equip- It was a thrill to play with [Wayne] grandparents on my father’s side emigrated ment for use in Lviv. Six specially selected You had a prolific junior career with Gretzky on Team Canada, and I was hon- from the Brody region of Ukraine in 1910, youngsters from Ukraine spent time in Edmonton and Portland, how was the ored to play right wing with Mario Lemieux. part of a group of 88 people to settle in Two Canada last year learning the sport at a pro- NHL draft experience back in 1978? But my favorite was to play with my brother, Hills County’s Musidora homestead in Dave, in Hartford. Alberta, Canada, 85 miles east of fessional hockey school. Today any teenag- It was important to prove I could handle Edmonton. To this day, the village is 90 per- ers with talent are coerced into playing for the rough stuff since fighting was a big part Describe your first “I’m in the NHL cent Ukrainian. Back in the early 1900s, Russian teams, sometimes even forced to of pro hockey at the time. I was one of three moment.” change their citizenship. top prospects to be flown into Toronto Edmonton was the biggest city on the Playing in the Montreal Forum my rook- along with Bobby Smith and Ryan Walter. Canadian railroad. My parents, Edward and Tell us about your weekend here in ie year. I was in awe to be on the same ice Back then the draft was by telephone and I Tillie, still live on the homestead. the Philadelphia area, where you spent as players like Guy Lafleur, Bob Gainey and got a call from St. Louis that I went third some quality time in the Ukrainian com- Larry Robinson whom I idolized as a How big a Ukrainian are you? overall. They gave me $25,000 to sign and a munity. youngster. I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, on June four-year contract paying $80,000/$90,000 6, 1958. My grandparents on both sides are It started with an interview on “The /$100,000/$110,000 per year. What was your favorite thing about Ukrainian Radio Hour” (WWDB-AM, Talk playing in the NHL? Ukrainian. Mother’s maiden name was What was the first expensive thing 860) Friday evening, talking about the skills Yakymyshyn – her brother, Severian, was a you bought after signing your first NHL The close relationships with the boys – training we’re doing in Ukraine. Earlier today bishop in the Ukrainian Catholic Church. I contract? we were like family and we always protect- I visited the “Ridna Shkola” [School of have a twin sister, Susan, and younger ed each other, looked out for one another. brother, Dave. Second wife, Louise Sitar, is Ukrainian Studies] in Philadelphia, talking My 1978 Corvette and furniture for my Ukrainian and we have a 12-year-old son with children about what it means to be parents’ home. What was your least favorite thing named Cole. Ukrainian in the sports world, giving some When did you score your first NHL about playing in the NHL? Growing up, we went to Ukrainian church kids pointers on hockey basics and helping goal? And what would you say was your I can’t come up with anything. every Sunday and holiday until the pursuit prepare their lunch. Later we went to Manor greatest goal. How about Ukrainian connections of sports took up most of my time. I spoke College, the only Ukrainian college in the U.S., visiting with staff, administrators and team I scored against the Detroit Red Wings in during your NHL career? only Ukrainian until age 6, when I began to my second ever NHL game. I got an assist in athletes, again speaking about the current Playing with Gretzky and the top for- learn English in school. I went to summer my first game. [My greatest goal was] my project of teaching youth hockey in Ukraine. ward line with Bernie Federko in St. Louis. camp at Pigeon Lake. My family still cele- 50th goal against Montreal in my third year. brates the traditional Ukrainian Christmas Everywhere I went I was impressed with Bernie got a lot of assists by feeding me the Eve with pyrohy, our favorite food. the many Ukrainians I met and their strong Who was your favorite teammate to puck and setting me up for a lot of goals. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 No. 42

Scranton, Pa., and Detroit. In recent years, going strong, Mr. Horbachevsky noted. sented at this conference. He also applaud- Conference marks... many began to merge with Ukrainian or Mr. Kurczak reminded that there are 1.2 ed the closest and deepest relationship American credit unions, and there are million Ukrainians living in the U.S., and between the U.S. and Ukraine. With the (Continued from page 9) fewer credit unions serving the Ukrainian Ukrainian financial institutions need to help of the U.S., Ukraine has demonstrated Ukrainians; Ukrainian scholars sought to community today. reach more of them in the future. a miracle in halting Russia’s advance on set the record straight. There have been international efforts to Ms. Watters explained the origins of the Ukraine. Ninty-two percent of military aid Rumors such as Symon Petliura being legalize credit unions in Ukraine, as it was UUARC, from its founding in 1944, when it to Ukraine comes from the U.S., he added. aligned with Adolph Hitler, although from Ukraine that these credit unions in the united and combined the efforts of different Ukraine has the potential to become Petliura was killed in 1926, before the rise diaspora came and have flourished to war relief groups. She said there are count- among the top five militaries in the world, of Hitler and Nazism, abounded. Soviet include 490,000 members and 355 loca- less historical documents in the UUARC’s he continued. The latest arrival of Javelin holdings that show the aid sent abroad and textbooks propagated lies against tions. missiles from the U.S. has made a notable Mr. Kurczak spoke of Self Reliance New the efforts to bring DPs to the U.S. and other Ukrainian history and its leaders. reduction in attacks and deaths on the front. York’s early beginnings, with its first loan in diaspora countries. It was the role of the During the 140th anniversary of It is also thanks to U.S. training and equip- the U.S.A. being given to a farmer in New UUARC to find sponsors for the nearly Peltiura’s birth in 2019, there are plans for ment that Ukraine can fight for Europe and scholarly publications, and these academic Jersey to purchase a cow. Since those early 70,000 immigrants who were helped by the days, the credit union has maintained a organization. Help was offered regardless the world, the ambassador pointed out. institutions will continue their mission. He said he is proud that Ukrainians, peo- Dr. Motyl underlined that there needs to competitive business model and a strong of religious or political beliefs. ple who speak different languages and be a connectivity between Ukraine and the capital base; through the Ukrainian com- More recently, Ms. Bojko Watters practice different religions, all still identify U.S., as Ukraine has been most visible in the munity’s support it has assets totaling explained how the UUARC helped flood vic- as Ukrainians. We will continue to restore mainstream media since independence in more than $1 billion and $220 million in tims in Texas and Pennsylvania. It also sup- 1991. Dr. Motyl stressed the importance of deposits. Signs are positive with 2018 ports the youth organizations SUM and the historical truth about Ukraine and fos- a Washington channel of advocacy, high- showing $10.6 million in revenue. Plast, as well as soldiers and their families ter greater understanding, he stated. lighting Ukraine’s importance as a strategic “This is not your father’s credit union displaced by the war in the Donbas. Ambassador Chaly thanked Sens. Dick ally, while expanding on the scholarly front, anymore,” Mr. Kurczak said. “Why are you The UUARC traces its origins to its Durbin (D-Ill.) and Rob Portman (R-Ohio) for with the universality of the Ukrainian expe- not banking with institutions that donate to efforts with displaced persons following their support on Ukraine issues. Their sup- rience. “There is no better time to be a the Ukrainian community? Try us,” he the second world war. Ms. Watters noted port has also been in leading the fight against ‘Ukraine expert,’’ he said. added, “you’ll like us.” that the UUARC’s work was made possible the Russian disinformation against the When Dr. Motyl began writing 45 years Mr. Bandriwsky stated that bankers are through the work of First Lady Eleanor Holodomor, and even cyberattacks against ago, he said, Ukraine was focused on dissi- helpers and builders in the community, help- Roosevelt, who not only advocated for the the Embassy of Ukraine in Washington. dent writings. Today, Ukraine topics are ing people realize their American dream. He displaced persons but also for aid to handi- Among the notable changes we can see everywhere. New challenges need to be provided a historical overview of the capped individuals. A history of the organi- today is the spelling of Kyiv that has been met and the diaspora can help to strength- Chicago Ukrainian community and the for- zation is being prepared for its 75th anni- adopted by the Associated Press, National en Ukraine’s place in the world. mation of the Heritage Foundation at First versary, which was to be marked on Geographic, airports, train depots and oth- October 12 at the Ukrainian Educational During the discussion, Dr. Procyk Security Savings. With the assistance of ers, Mr. Chaly said. And he stressed the Julian Kulas, in 1964 $300,000 was raised in and Cultural Center in Jenkintown, Pa. informed that there have been, seemingly importance of friends, both individuals and 14 days to create the foundation. Program Director Dr. Walter Zarycky from the beginning, talks to merge NTSh organizations, whose support “means a lot.” and UVAN in the U.S., as they have a shared Community-owned institutions, like the concluded the conference by thanking the Organization for the Defense of Four high-caliber speakers, moderators and pan- Solidarity is important in the face of uncer- membership and many board members as tainty. This has been demonstrated by the well. There have been and continue to be Freedoms for Ukraine, actively worked to elists. He then invited participants to enjoy a cocktail reception prior to the conference U.N., as we prepare for the United Nations joint activities, but some issues remain to raise funds. The community showed its pas- banquet. General Assembly. be resolved. UVAN’s vast archive holdings sion and commitment through sacrifices that were the key to the institution’s success. The Ukrainian diaspora in the this coun- are threatened by its limited resources to Reception and banquet try has formed a bridge between the U.S. preserve those holdings and collections. Thirty-three years later, First Security Savings went public with stock offerings of and Ukraine, and it is important for this The political culture in Ukraine is some- The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka of New $10 per share to build $5 million in assets – relationship to be maintained. The next thing that needs scholarly attention, the York, under the direction of Vasyl $2.5 million in cash and $2.5 million in generation will need your advice and guid- panelists agreed, with less attention on Hrechynsky, entertained guests with a shares. The Heritage Foundation, Mr. ance, he added. “Ukrainian Americans are national politics and more in the interna- selection of songs. Listeners were enchant- Bandriwsky said, is independent of its the best Americans.” tional context. This area of study needs ed by the mixture of male and female voic- founding bank – MB Financial, which at the es and the variety of works from calming support with research grants, fellowships, Ambassador Chaly presented a gold time had $12 million in assets. and spiritual to punctuated and attention- conferences and other events to examine watch to Herman Pirchner of the American The vitality of the Ukrainian community, grabbing. The sampling was a taste of the subject matter, added Dr. Hajda. Foreign Policy Council, and Mr. Pirchner Mr. Bandriwsky continued, can be seen in Dumka’s 70th anniversary concert that was explained the work of the AFPC, which has Panel VI: Financial institutions the many Ukrainian museums and archives to be performed on October 6 in New York. hosted hundreds of dignitaries and foreign throughout the U.S.A., as well as the many Yuriy Symczyk, national secretary/chief leaders. His latest book, “Post Putin,” is The Ukrainian community financial insti- churches, organizations such as the operations officer of the UNA, emceed the tutions panelists – Bohdan Kurczak (Self available for purchase. “We all do some- Ukrainian World Congress, the UCCA, SUM, banquet program. He thanked Dr. Zarycky thing, and we do what we can,” he said. Reliance New York Federal Credit Union), Plast, the United Ukrainian American Relief and his team for the conference at the Pavlo Bandriwsky (The Heritage Mr. Pirchner observed that diaspora Committee and others that have shaped the Princeton Club and welcomed the partici- organizations have been able to influence Foundation at First Security Savings), Andrij diaspora in the U.S.A. pating guests. Mr. Symczyk reminded that it in Washington. As a Cleveland native, he Horbachevsky (SUMA Yonkers Federal Today, the Heritage Foundation at First was Svoboda – the oldest continuously said he has seen how immigrant communi- Credit Union) – were introduced by Motrja Security Savings has over $13 million in published Ukrainian-language newspaper, Bojko Watters (United Ukrainian American assets and donates $650,000 every year to now celebrating its 126th year – that gave ties struggle, and understands what com- Relief Committee), who asked the panelists community endeavors. birth to the Ukrainian National Association, munism was. The DP experience, he said, to focus on current and future issues or Mr. Horbachevsky, who is also a member celebrating its 125th anniversary this year. needs to be shared to educate Americans. challenges facing these institutions. of the All-Ukrainian Credit Union “Today is proof that the diaspora has There are gathering clouds on the hori- Mr. Kurczak explained the cooperative Association, which examines assessments thrived,” he stated. zon, he said. “A dog barks and the caravan movement, its history in Ukraine and in the and reports about various financial institu- Mr. Symczyk invited Metropolitan- moves on,” he said to illustrate calls by diaspora, and its return to Ukraine since tions to determine if they have the best of Archbishop Borys Gudziak to deliver the Moscow, Teheran and China to get back to independence. The cooperative movement the Ukrainian community’s interests in invocation. business as usual. This is a threat that will helped instill basic protections of rights, not mind. Metropolitan Borys reminded the audi- need closer attention to keep pressure on just money. Thanks to organizations like Not all credit unions are “Samopomich” ence of his own mission during the last few these areas. Other threats from Moscow Prosvita (enlightenment groups), the credit (the Self Reliance moniker on many months while in the U.S.A.: “I’ve been com- could be an escalation in Ukraine or in unions began to emerge. Under Polish occu- Ukrainian credit unions), he said. Self ing home. I am a living product of the dias- Belarus. Mr. Pichner cautioned that “time is pation, western Ukraine saw a large growth Reliance New York is No. 1 in the U.S., fol- pora organizations, maybe it’s a ‘honey- finite as the clock ticks.” in the movement. This led to the creation of lowed by Selfreliance Chicago, Philadelphia, moon.’” This is a celebration of the Mr. Symczyk reminded the banquet the Central Bank of Ukraine in cooperation SUMA Yonkers and Rochester, N.Y. Ukrainian community’s volunteerism, sac- audience that the UNA is hosting its 125th with the credit unions. Soviet occupation Some, such as the Nova Credit Union in rifice and contribution to the American anniversary concert on November 2 at put an end to all of that progress, as it was Clifton, N.J., have rebranded themselves to experience and to Ukraine we contribute Dolan Performance Hall at the College of St. contrary to Communist ideology. differentiate themselves from the many Self that spirit, he said. Elizabeth in Morristown, N.J. But the cooperative movement contin- Reliance institutions. The Ukrainian Ukraine has been in the news lately Dr. Mykhailo Cherenkov delivered the ued to thrive in the displaced persons National Credit Union is another that has because of wars, vendettas and such, but benediciton of the “Our Father” and com- camps and in the post-war years when moved away from the Self Reliance label. what kept us together 125 years is wanting mended the unity of the sponsors and the thousands of Ukrainians emigrated to the Mr. Horbachevsky explained SUMA to take responsibility – a commitment that is participating diaspora organizations. U.S., Canada, Australia and Western Europe. Yonkers’ beginnings in 1964, when it was lifelong, the hierarch said. Our predecessors Mr. Symczyk thanked the supporters, In 1946, the Self Reliance Association was founded by the pioneers in the industry, had an uphill battle too, and we can take created, and soon afterwards Self Reliance Walter Kozicky and John O. Flis. The institu- encouragement in the fruits of their labors. sponsors and patrons of the conference. New York in 1951, followed by Self Reliance tion has grown from its early beginning Metropolitan Borys said: “We thank God The gathering then sang “Mnohaya Lita,” Chicago. The movement celebrated the cre- with shoeboxes in closets to 301 Palisade for the toil that has brought us to this day to wishing diaspora organizations many more ation of its charter in the Ukrainian Ave. (the Ukrainian Youth Center), with a world that is more Ukrainian than ever. … years. The event concluded with the sing- National Credit Union Association, with modern tellers. In 2003 a modern head- Help us, Lord, receive the gifts of commu- ing of the Ukrainian national anthem. branches in New York, Rochester, Passaic, quarters was opened in Yonkers at nion.” During the conference, cocktail recep- N.J., and Philadelphia, Milwaukee and Corporate Boulevard. Mr. Symczyk then invited Ambassador tion and banquet, art works by Ola Rondiak Hartford, Conn. By 1987, Ukrainian com- The regulatory requirements of today Chaly to the podium. (www.olarondiak.com) and Oksana munity credit unions were the most active would have prevented the success of the Ambassador Chaly noted the long list of Izbyanska (www.izbyart.com) were on dis- in Yonkers, Parma, Ohio, Syracuse, N.Y., past, he said. After 50 years we are still Ukrainian diaspora organizations repre- play for participants to view and purchase. No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 No. 42 Conference about archival Halloween Weekend Boo! collections on Holodomor at Soyuzivka! to be held in Edmonton CIUS th th Boo! October 25 - 27 EDMONTON-TORONTO – On November 1-2, the Holodomor Research and Spook-tacular events throughout the weekend to include: Education Consortium (HREC) at the - Friday night Pub Night in Trembita Lounge, live music with Pete Reszytniak Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies is holding a conference at the University of Saturday: Alberta in Edmonton to examine materials • Children’s crafts & parade • Zabava with Svitanok! related to the Holodomor that are found in archival collections outside of the countries $125/night plus tax includes breakfast for two. of the former Soviet Union. Sources to be Zabava entry $20/person. discussed at the conference include the archives of foreign governments and diplo- matic correspondence, and the holdings of the émigré Ukrainian community as well as of minority groups and communities. “With this conference, we aim to bring to light lesser known and under-researched sources related to the Holodomor and thus to encourage and stimulate further research and publication based on primary source materials,” said Dr. Bohdan Klid, research director for HREC. When Robert Conquest’s “The Harvest of Sorrow” was published in 1986, scholars did not yet have access to Soviet archives. The first collections of archival materials on the Famine appeared in the second half of the 1980s, based on materials from the ministries of foreign affairs of countries that had diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union in the 1930s, including British, German and Italian documents. These were followed by the publication of collections from Polish and Romanian archives. With the fall of the Soviet Union, Communist Party and Soviet government archives were opened, and an “archival revolution” com- menced that led to a surge in research on the Holodomor and many publications. However, there remain diplomatic records as well as collections associated with immigrant and diaspora communities that have yet to be studied and published. A conference keynote address will be given by Ola Hnatiuk, professor at the University of Warsaw (Center for East European Studies) and at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy (Department of History). Dr. Hnatiuk, who is the recipient of numerous awards and author of several books, including the often-cited “Farewell to Empire” (2003), will speak on “Reactions of Ukrainians to the Holodomor of 1932-1933 in Interwar Europe: New Discoveries and Sources.” The conference is being organized by the Holodomor Research and Education Consortium at the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, Faculty of Arts, University of Alberta. It is co-sponsored by the Department of History and Classics, Faculty of Arts. For more information, readers may con- tact Dr. Oksana Vynnyk, vynnyk@ualberta. ca, or call 780-492-2972.

Turning... (Continued from page 6) Sen. Yuzyk recommended that, to pre- vent Russia’s aim of world domination, free nations must watch closely the actions of the U.N. Secretariat and have it reformed to carry out the principles of the U.N. The sen- ator warned that the free nations must never be allowed to fall into a mental state of compromise with Moscow, which will undermine the highest values of democra- cy, culture, religion and humanitarianism. Source: Senator Yuzyk: Moscow seeks world domination,” The Ukrainian Weekly, November 8, 1969. No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 19

Through Exhibit, “Portal” by Les Panchyshyn, Ukrainian National October 26 Presentation by Eugene Roman, Paul Yuzyk Institute for October 27 Museum, [email protected] or Ottawa Youth Leadership Training Seminar, Ukrainian National Chicago 312-421-8020 Federation (Ottawa-Gatineau), Marconi Center, [email protected] Through Art exhibition, “Yohanan Petrovsky-Shtern: Legends November 4 and Parables,” Ukrainian Institute of America, October 26 Masquerade dance, League of Ukrainian Canadians (Ottawa), New York 212-288-8660 or www.ukrainianinstitute.org Ottawa Ukrainian National Federation, [email protected]

Through Embroidery workshop, with instruction by Lubow Wolynetz, October 26 Workshop, “Ukrainian embroidery for beginners,” with November 9 The Ukrainian Museum, www.ukrainianmuseum.org or Somerset, NJ presentation and instruction by Olga Kobryn, Ukrainian New York 212-228-0110 History and Education Center, [email protected] or 732-356-0132

Through Exhibit, “Everything Old is Cool Again,” Ukrainian October 26 Concert with Viktor Morozov, Ukrainian League of February 29 Museum of Canada (Ontario Branch), Philadelphia Philadelphia, 215-684-2180 Toronto 416-923-9861 October 26 Halloween costume party, Ukrainian National Home, October 21 Presentation by Ambassador John Tefft, Temerty Syracuse, NY [email protected] Cambridge, MA Contemporary Ukraine Program, Harvard University, www.huri.harvard.edu or 617-495-4053 October 26-27 Eparchial Convention, Ukrainian Catholic Women’s Saskatoon, SK League of Canada, Ukrainian CBC, UCY, St. George October 21 Film screening and discussion, “Human with a Stool” by Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, 306-644-3459 New York Leonid Kanter, Ukrainian Film Club at Columbia University, Deutsches Haus, https://harriman.columbia.edu/event/ October 27 Book launch with Iryna Dmytryshyn, “Le Voyage De film-screening-discussion-human-with-a-stool Montreal Monsieur Herriot, Un episode de la Grande Famine en Ukraine,” Shevchenko Scientific Society, Patriarch October 23 Presentation “Russia’s Crony Capitalism: How to Joseph Slipyj Museum, 514-481-5871 Stanford, CA Understand Vladimir Putin’s Rule,” Stanford University, https://creees.stanford.edu or 650-725-2563 October 27 Fashion show, “Oksana Karavanska: Ukrainian Haute Montclair, NJ Couture,” Ukrainian National Women’s League ofAmerica, October 25 Centennial Celebration banquet, St. Nicholas Ukrainian 18 Label Studio, www.facebook.com/ unwlabranch137/ Buffalo, NY Catholic Church, Dnipro Ukrainian Cultural Center, October 27 through Exhibit “From Darkness to Light: The Paintings of [email protected] or 716-536-1042 November 30 Mikhail Turovsky,” The Ukrainian Museum, New York www.ukrainianmuseum.org or 212-228-0110 October 25 Fashion show, “Oksana Karavanska: Ukrainian Haute Couture,” New York Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Fred Astaire Dance Studio, www.facebook.com/UNWLABranch137 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions October 25-27 Halloween weekend celebration, Soyuzivka Heritage from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Kerhonkson, NY Center, www.soyuzivka.com or 845-626-5641 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2019 No. 42

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Saturday, October 26 include: Ambassador John Herbst, Melinda NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society Haring, Glen Howard, Paul Goble, Judge Bohdan invites all to a presentation of Vakhtang Futey, Myroslava Gongadze, Andriy Parubiy, Dr. Kipiani’s book “The Case of Vasyl Stus” (Vivat Steven Blank, Ayla Bakkalli, Orest Deychakiwsky, Publishing Ltd., Ukraine), which covers the Adrian Karmazyn, John Didiuk, Michelle Small poet’s criminal case documents, presently and Rep. Andy Harris, among others. A recep- residing at the SBU Archives in Kyiv. The dissi- tion will be held in the Capitol’s Gold Room dent-poet, writer and journalist, Vasyl Stus following the Friday conference session. A (1938-1985), was constantly persecuted for his Banquet will take place on Saturday evening defense of human rights, opposition to at the Hyatt Regency Capitol Hill Hotel (New Russification and anti-Ukrainian policies in Jersey Avenue). Visit www.UABA.org for fur- general. His writings were forbidden in Ukraine ther information and registration; or contact and were published only abroad. Stus remains [email protected]. one of Europe’s most distinguished poets of the Saturday, November 2 20th century. Mr. Kipiani will include discus- sions of circumstances and reasons for Stus’s PRESTO, Pa.: The 49th annual dinner-dance of arrest, as well as who his friends and enemies the Ukrainian Technological Society of Pittsburgh turned out to be during the criminal proceed- will be held beginning at 6 p.m. at The Club at ings. Mr. Kipiani, a Ukrainian journalist, histori- Nevillewood, 1000 Nevillewood Drive, Presto, PA an and founder of the Museum-Archives of the 15142. Archbishop Daniel of the Ukrainian Ukrainian Press in Kyiv, was also editor-in-chief Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. will be presented of the online Istorychna Pravda on ZIK TV. The the Ukrainian of the Year Award. For reserva- event will take place at the society’s building, tions, at $75 per person, contact nckotow2@ 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th gmail.com. Dress is black tie. Contact Nickolas C. streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information call Kotow at 412-835-8714, 6390 Churchill Road, 212-254-5130. Bethel Park, PA 15102. Sunday, November 10 NEW BRITAIN, Conn.: A Ukrainian Harvest Festival will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at ALEXANDRIA, Va.: The Washington Group St Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 54 Cultural Fund continues its Sunday Music Winter St. (behind Newbrite Plaza). The Series with an afternoon of Ukrainian song church is noted for its nut and poppyseed with the a cappella group SPIV-Zhyttya, ban- rolls, and for its bread, as well as homemade durist Larissa Pastuchiv-Martin, and the one Ukrainian cakes and desserts. A Ukrainian and only Victor Morozov. You will hear classi- kitchen with borshch, varenyky, holubtsi, cal gems, new jazzy settings of old favorites halushky and other foods, will be available for and rollicking modern blues. The afternoon take-out or eat-in. Also featured at the festival: will span over a century of music, including jewelry, a tag sale and raffle. Parking is behind works by Mykola Lysenko, Mykola Leonto­vych the church. Admission is free. For information and Oleksandr Koshetz, contemporary pieces call 860-229-3833. by Roman Hurko and Myroslav Skoryk, and batyar and blues tunes by Mr. Morozov. The Friday-Saturday, November 1-2 musicians will also pay tribute to SPIV- WASHINGTON: The Ukrainian American Bar zhyttya’s own beloved soprano, Nadia Diuk, Association (UABA) invites the general public to with a set of songs she held dear. A reception join us at the 42nd annual conference to be held to meet the artists will follow the performance. at the United States Capitol. The conference, The concert will be held at 3 p.m. at The titled, “The Tenacity of Ukraine’s Democracy: Lyceum, 201 South Washington St., Alexandria, Overcoming Obstacles and Aggression,” will VA 22314. Suggested donation: $20; free for include judges, attorneys, diplomats, academics, students; unreserved seating. For more infor- government representatives and world affairs mation visit http://www.twgcf.org or e-mail experts. Program speakers and panelists [email protected].