INSIDE:• Verkhovna Rada faces difficult fall session — page 3. • UCC reactivates its Ottawa Office — page 4. • More on the Sydney Olympic Games — centerfold.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVIII HE No.KRAINIAN 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine Ivan Pliusch attends T UUkraine’s Olympians poised toW repeat success of 1996 international assembly by Roman Woronowycz Olympic Committee of Ukraine. Among Kyiv Press Bureau them will be seven individuals who cur- rently hold European and world champi- of parliament heads KYIV – It is a younger and less expe- onships concurrently, 11 world champi- rienced team than the one that won 23 ons and 25 European title holders. medals in Atlanta – nine of them gold – by Irene Jarosewich Although it is a youthful squad, the and took ninth place in the overall stand- Sydney team has a sufficient number of UNITED NATIONS – More than 150 ings, but the Ukrainian Olympic squad veteran athletes to provide guidance, parliamentary leaders from 140 countries heading for Sydney, Australia, is just as insight and stability. Serhii Bubka, the 36- arrived at the United Nations August 30 for strong and should do at least as well. It year-old superstar pole-vaulter, who has the opening of a three-day summit of heads also will be the first Ukrainian squad attended more Games than almost any of of Parliament. The first international whose talents have been nurtured since the athletes who will gather in Sydney, Conference of Presiding Officers of national independence in 1991. will again captain the Ukrainian team as National Parliaments, organized by the “These are athletes who for the most he did in Atlanta in 1996, when he carried Geneva-based Inter-Parliamentary Union part grew up in an independent Ukraine the Ukrainian flag into the Olympic (IPU), “was a historic first,” stated Dr. and have received their training in the Stadium during the opening ceremonies. Najma Heptulla, president of the IPU, who system that Ukraine has developed,” said Mr. Bubka, who has yet to attain underlined that it brings together “heads of Volodymyr Kulyk, an advisor to Olympic gold, will join six other promi- parliament from across the world ... [who] President Leonid Kuchma and longtime nent Ukrainian Olympians who achieved collectively, can play a crucial role in forg- member of the National Olympic the distinction in Atlanta: Inessa Kravets ing global consensus on vital issues facing Committee of Ukraine. in the triple jump; Viacheslav Oliinyk in the world community.” On September 8, most of the Olympic Greco-Roman wrestling; Olena Established more than 100 years ago, in team’s 239 athletes, who will compete in Pakholchyk and Ruslana Taran in yacht- 1889, the IPU is the oldest of the world’s 27 sports, left Kyiv for Sydney after a ing; and Yevhen Braslavets and Ihor AP rain-soaked send-off held the previous multilateral political organizations. Though Matvienko in yachting. One of Ukraine’s top candidates for a evening in downtown Kyiv and attended separate from the United Nations, the IPU While these six athletes have contin- medal in Sydney is Denis Sylantiev, seen by hundreds of supporters. nonetheless used the venue of the United ued to compete at a high level and all are here with his gold medal after he won Nations this year for its millennium summit After months of training at the Koncha favorites to win again in Sydney, Mr. the men’s 200-meter butterfly at the of parliamentary leaders, which included Zaspa sports facility outside Kyiv, as Kulyk said the new generation of World Swimming Championships in among its participants the chairman of well as in Crimea and the Carpathian Ukrainian Olympians would make their Perth, Australia, on January 14, 1998. Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada, Ivan Pliusch. Mountains, the athletes will spend the mark in gymnastics, boxing and swim- Several international gatherings were last week before the September 15 open- ming. on 19-year-old Viktoria Karpenko, who held in New York City during the last week ing of the Games in final preparation and As in the past, the gymnastics team is has extensive international experience of August and the first week of September acclimatization in the south of Australia. strong, even without 1996 star Lilia and was the overall world champion in in conjunction with the new millennium. A portion of the team will stay near Podkopayeva, who took overall individ- 1998. Although injury-plagued for the More than 180 international religious lead- Melbourne, the rest in Albury-Wodonga, ual gold in Atlanta and upset the plans of last year, Ms. Karpenko has recovered ers (none, however, representing Ukrainian training in facilities arranged by the the U.S. women’s team to dominate gym- Churches) met for the World Peace Australian Friends of the National nastics events. This year the focus will be (Continued on page 10) Summit on August 27-30; the August 30- September 1 conference of parliamentari- ans was held a week prior to the United Preparations for Sydney Games in final phase Nations Millennium Summit, an interna- tional gathering for heads of government by Peter Shmigel based in Melbourne. Kharkiv oblasts also are expected to and state held at the United Nations Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Heading the Ukrainian delegation is attend parts of the Sydney 2000 Games, September 6-8. Vasyl Zabroda, chief of mission of the as their oblasts’ residents are the most During their summit, the parliamentari- SYDNEY – Ukraine’s athletes, offi- National Olympic Committee of numerous in the Ukrainian contingent. cials and Ukrainian Australian commu- ans reiterated support for the United Ukraine (NOCU). Mr. Zabroda is also Mr. Zabroda commented that he is nity volunteers this week entered the Nations as a pivotal body in international Ukraine’s vice minister for sports. The satisfied with Ukraine’s level of prepa- last phase of preparations for the relations, however, they noted that, on the official attaché of the NOCU is Roman ration for the Sydney 2000 Games and Sydney 2000 Games, as some 70 par- eve of the new millennium, the United Dechnicz, a Sydney-based lawyer who hopeful that Ukraine could at least ticipants moved into the Olympic Nations needed to broaden its base and is also the chairman of the Australian repeat its performance in Atlanta, where focus less on political issues and more on Village and draped their quarters with the team earned nine gold medals the blue and yellow. Friends of the National Olympic economic, social and cultural problems. In Committee of Ukraine (AFNOCU), the “To the extent that our resources their declaration adopted on September 1, As the rest of Ukraine’s Olympic have allowed it, we have done every- delegation arrives in the Olympic local community’s vehicle for support- the parliamentarians reaffirmed their “com- ing Ukraine’s participation. thing possible to give our athletes the mitment to international cooperation ...” Village over the coming week, Ukraine opportunity to succeed here in Sydney. will have 239 athletes and approximate- The Ukrainian delegation will be and, at the same time, resolved “to intro- supported by some 30 accredited volun- Obviously, this has not been easy in the duce a more manifestly democratic dimen- ly 150 accredited officials. Ukrainian context of Ukraine’s pressing economic athletes will be competing in 26 sepa- teers from the Ukrainian Australian sion into international decision-making.” community who have undergone offi- problems, but the government has been rate sports, mostly in individual disci- continuously committed,” Mr. Zabroda Mr. Pliusch addressed fellow legislators cial training through the Sydney plines. said. on August 31 from the podium at the U.N. Organizing Committee for the Olympic Coming up to the opening ceremony “We have no specific targets for our General Assembly. “On the brink of the Games (SOCOG) over the last year. new millennium, we, as never before, feel on September 15, many of Ukraine’s participation. Indeed, in light of our athletes continue training outside the Ukraine’s Prime Minister Viktor the intense need for strong and effective resources and the fact that there are so main Olympic precinct, including row- Yuschenko is currently scheduled to international systems ... and within our many other pressing questions in ers based near their competition venue make an appearance at the Sydney 2000 multilateral dialogue, I would like to Ukraine, the only goal is to be truly in western Sydney, a large group of Games. His visit would be the highest underscore, in particular, the importance of competitive,” Mr. Zabroda added. track and field athletes, cyclists and level official presence that Ukraine has the theme that international cooperation be “The current challenge is to manage swimmers based in Albury-Wodonga, had in Australia since Ukraine’s inde- given a ‘parliamentary dimension.’ ” he the masses of information and logistical sailors based in Sydney Harbor, and pendence in 1991. Leaders of Kyiv, said. “It is the parliaments of the world that gymnasts, divers and trampolinists Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia and (Continued on page 11) (Continued on page 6) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 No. 37

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS CIS suffers another blow as Russia Journalists protest costly libel rulings TASS reported on September 1, citing a Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry state- KYIV – Ukrainian journalists have ment. The statement expressed concern at withdraws from its visa-free regime launched a protest campaign against what the “escalation of tensions” in Central Asia by Paul Goble among the 12 Soviet republics since 1991. they see as media harassment in the form of and at “efforts by international terrorists RFE/RL Newsline After all, despite numerous meetings, the very high libel settlements, Interfax and the aimed against the territorial integrity of CIS could point to few real achievements Associated Press reported on September 5. regional states.” Ankara has also offered Moscow’s decision to withdraw from the beyond the visa-free regime system, an Courts have been flooded by libel claims Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan “financial and visa-free regime with other members of the arrangement that allowed some of the coun- from officials, private citizens and organiza- psychological assistance” in the battle with Commonwealth of Independent States may tries involved to survive as their workers tions seeking huge settlements that journal- Islamic extremists, Caucasus Press reported help the Russian government protect itself abroad sent back part of their earnings to ists say are often used as political tools to on September 2, quoting Turkish Foreign against terrorism, organized crime and drug their homelands. Russia’s decision to with- silence criticism. Journalists are planning to Minister Ismail Cem. (RFE/RL Newsline) trafficking. draw will not only lead others to do the travel in horse-drawn carts across Ukrainian But it is also likely to affect Russia’s same but call into question whether the CIS regions and build a “Freedom Town” in Charges could hit Ukraine’s vice PM relationship with other CIS countries, has any future. front of the parliamentary building in Kyiv KYIV – Deputy Procurator General offending many and, at the same time, giv- But regardless of whether this Russian within the framework of their protest cam- ing Moscow new political leverage over paign. The Verkhovna Rada’s Committee Mykola Obikhod told journalists on decision has the effect of ending the CIS, it September 1 that in 1996-1997 Ukraine’s some. In addition, this move seems certain clearly will have an impact on Moscow’s on Freedom of Speech has proposed a bill to affect the attitudes of the 11 non-Russian that would limit libel settlements to 2,550 Unified Energy Systems (UES) illegally relationship with the other members. On the channeled abroad more than $1.1 billion, countries toward Russia and Russians, and one hand, it will reduce Russia’s ability to hrv ($468). (RFE/RL Newsline) possibly even Moscow’s ability to recruit including $100 million to accounts of for- present itself to them as the guarantor of Memorial to Stalin victims opened in Tver mer Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko, low-income workers from abroad. CIS arrangements. On the other, it will Consequently, Russia’s use of this tool to Interfax reported. At the time of the alleged almost certainly allow Moscow to step up TVER, Russia – Poles and Russians defend some of its national interests may transfers, the UES was headed by Yulia its pressure on various countries, demand- gathered in Tver on September 2 to open have the effect of undermining other impor- Tymoshenko, who is now vice prime minis- ing concessions as the price for a more the state memorial complex at Mednoye tant interests as well. ter in charge of the energy sector. Ms. favorable visa regime. commemorating the 6,313 Poles and more Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Igor Tymoshenko’s party, Fatherland In addition, this decision may prompt than 9,000 Russians who were killed by (Batkivschyna), said the same day that the Ivanov announced on August 30 that many in the non-Russian countries to revise Stalinist officials, ITAR-TASS reported. Russia is withdrawing from the 1992 charges against the UES leadership are their views of Russia and their treatment of Russian Internal Affairs Minister Vladimir “senseless, absurd and ridiculous” and are Bishkek accord, which established visa-free ethnic Russian residents on their territory. Rushailo said the opening of the memorial travel among all but three of the members intended to discredit the current govern- They will certainly view this decision as a marks the beginning of a new stage in rela- ment. Last month, the Procurator General’s of the CIS. (Azerbaijan, Turkmenistan and reflection of Russian, even ethnic Russian tions between the two countries, and State Ukraine have remained outside.) He said Office opened a criminal case on embezzle- national interests, a perception that may Duma Deputy Chairman Vladimir Lukin ment charges against Ms. Tymoshenko’s that terrorism and organized crime mean lead some of them to become more nation- said the memorial will have a “salutary” that Moscow will withdraw from this husband, Oleksander, a member of the UES alistic in the defense of their own interests effect on ties because “the immortalization board of directors, and Valerii Falkovych, regime after giving the 90-day notice domestically and internationally. of the perished Polish servicemen com- required by the original agreement. the UES’s deputy director. (RFE/RL Finally, this decision seems certain to pletes a heavy and tragic process of disclos- Newsline) Some of his aides pointed out that the affect Russia itself. Economically, it ing the truth.” Polish Prime Minister Jerzy Bishkek arrangements themselves have appears likely to have the effect of depriv- Buzek, who attended the opening ceremo- Russia criticized for quitting travel accord already begun to break down, with several ing certain Russian firms of low-paid guest ny, commented that the murders revealed of the Central Asian countries already hav- workers from the former Soviet republics, “the tragedy and devilry of communism KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma told ing imposed visa agreements on one anoth- who up to now have provided some of the [which] tear the man from his beliefs and journalists on September 1 that Russia’s er’s nationals. But the Russian foreign muscle behind Russia’s recent economic faith, from his consciousness which tells decision to back out of the 1992 Bishkek affairs minister himself went out of his way gains. Such enterprises will certainly seek everyone what’s good and what’s bad.” treaty on visa-free travel within the CIS will to stress that this decision was not intended special arrangements for “their” workers, (RFE/RL Newsline) undermine prospects for creating a CIS to divide the CIS countries. Russia’s with- thus adding a new element to Russian poli- free-trade zone, Interfax reported. drawal, he said, “does not mean that Russia tics. Tatarstan to drop Cyrillic alphabet According to Mr. Kuchma, such a zone intends to create artificial barriers and to means “free movement of capital, goods And, politically, this decision could have KAZAN, Tatarstan – Schools in fence itself off from Commonwealth part- the effect of increasing Russian hostility to and people.” Mr. Kuchma commented: “If ners.” He added that Russian diplomats will Tatarstan will now use the Latin script, this is not the case, the idea of a free-trade non-Russians living in the Russian rather than the Cyrillic one, for written now begin discussions with CIS govern- Federation, regardless of their citizenship. zone is laid to rest. The question arises – ments about travel documentation require- work in the national language, a local offi- who needs the CIS in such circumstances?” Not only is it likely to increase demands – cial told the Associated Press on September ments in the future. like those already in place in some Russian Russia’s decision will not affect Kyiv Nonetheless, many people across the 12 1. That step is part of a 10-year program to directly, since Ukraine, like Azerbaijan and cities, for the expulsion of “persons from end the use of a Russian-related alphabet countries currently part of the CIS are likely the Caucasus,” but it may be seen by some Turkmenistan, has a separate agreement and replace it with one that more adequate- with Russia allowing visa-free travel. to view this Russian decision as the latest as giving a kind of official green light to ly reflects the sound patterns of Tatar. (RFE/RL Newsline) blow to the continued existence of an Russian chauvinist organizations of various organization that has tried to maintain ties Moreover, the local official added, the new stripes. script will make European culture more Kuchma urges athletes to remain in top 10 Paul Goble is the publisher of RFE/RL Thus, Moscow’s move last week may accessible to the students. (RFE/RL Newsline. have a very different impact on Russian Newsline) KYIV – Bidding farewell to Ukraine’s national security than its authors intended. Olympic team on September 2, President Ukraine, Turkey offer to help Central Asia Leonid Kuchma said “it would be a seri- ous disappointment [for Ukraine] not to KYIV – Kyiv is ready to cooperate with join the club of 10 best teams again,” the Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and other Central Associated Press reported. 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Verkhovna Rada prepares for difficult fall session by Roman Woronowycz code before the 2001 budget is presented to parliamentary cauldron to boil: implementa- U.S. president’s greetings Kyiv Press Bureau the Parliament. Without it, government tion of the April national referendum. Mr. leaders say they cannot accurately forecast Pliusch downplayed any possible difficul- KYIV – Ukraine’s lawmakers are pre- next year’s revenues. ties on getting a two-thirds majority (300 on Independence Day dicting a difficult but historic fall session for During a press conference the day before votes) to pass the second reading of the bill Warm greetings to everyone cel- the Verkhovna Rada, one that, should it the opening of the new session, Mr. Pliusch and amend the Constitution, which would ebrating the ninth anniversary of meet the targets set by the leadership, will said it was unrealistic to expect that a new remove lawmakers’ immunity from crimi- Ukraine’s independence. considerably transform Ukraine’s legal tax code would be approved before the law- nal prosecution; reduce the number of par- On August 24, 1991, after structure and the look of the legislative makers begin the final budget review liamentary seats from the current 450 to decades of communist tyranny and process as well. process, which must begin by October 10 in 300, extend presidential power to dismiss oppression, the Ukrainian “This session will be a very difficult but accordance with Ukrainian law. He said the the Rada and create a bicameral Parliament. Parliament proclaimed independ- important session,” said Leonid Kravchuk, government should begin developing the Mr. Pliusch said the national deputies ence from the Soviet Union, and a one of the Parliament’s leading lawmakers. new budget based on the old revenue col- must understand that they are not being new era of freedom began in Mr. Kravchuk and 392 other members of lection data, not only because time is short asked whether they approve the changes to Ukraine. Today, nine years later, the a legislature that counts 445 national but also because a majority of lawmakers the Constitution – the voters decided that in people of Ukraine are stronger and deputies returned to work on September 5, do not see the necessity of waiting for a new April, he explained. The lawmakers are more indomitable than ever – after a six-week summer recess. code. tasked merely with developing the instru- reclaiming their land, uniting their They return to many of the matters they The budget, which the government is ment by which the changes will occur. people, restoring their culture, rais- left behind in mid-July. This time, however, scheduled to submit by September 15, will “The question is how to do it so that it ing their children in liberty, and the aim is to resolve the problems and move be the first test of unity and strength for the will be done according to the letter of the building a free, sovereign and inde- forward. The lawmakers have set an ambi- majority coalition, which got the Parliament law and so that there will be no complaints pendent Ukraine. tious agenda, which, among other things moving after two years of bitter feuding from the people, political leaders or I was proud to visit Ukraine aims to pass several comprehensive pack- between politically polarized forces when it European society,” said Mr. Pliusch. again in June of this year, not only ages that have remained stuck in the draft- was formed at the beginning of this year. He added, however, that he doesn’t to acknowledge its ancient and glo- ing or debating stages for several sessions. Although many politicians continue to believe a bicameral parliament will appear rious past, but also to pledge If passed, however, they would establish the believe that this year’s budget process final- in Ukraine any time soon after it is America’s support for building a foundation for a general legal framework ly may move smoothly because domestic approved because 38 separate statutes of the free and prosperous future. Ukraine for Ukraine. The packages include tax, land, revenues have picked up considerably, there Constitution must be amended before the has much to offer to Europe and the criminal and civil codes. The bills are not is reason to believe that difficult decisions change can take place. world, and America looks forward only controversial but so complicated that will have to be made again. Mr. Pliusch said he believes that, while to having a strong, democratic and many deputies had refused to vote on them The government recently announced it the upcoming session will be contentious, it prosperous Ukraine as a partner in because they are hard to comprehend. would ask ministers to make 5 percent cuts will not be paralyzed by conflict as have meeting the challenges and possi- The government has asked that the tax in their remaining 2000 budgets. The cuts other earlier ones. He did admit, however, bilities of the 21st century. code become one of the first items that the are necessary because the government has that he could not entirely rule out that possi- As we mark this special occa- reconvened Parliament addresses. failed to receive nearly $1.5 billion in inter- bility. He also said that, while he believed sion, I salute the Ukrainian Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ivan Pliusch national funding, chiefly from the that President Kuchma would stick to his American community for your con- read a statement by President Leonid International Monetary Fund, that it had word that he will not prematurely dismiss tributions to the rebirth of freedom Kuchma who asked that the lawmakers budgeted into this year’s financial plan. The the Parliament before the March 2001 elec- in your ancestral homeland and to make adoption of a new tax code a priority. move portends that the government will tions, that option remains. the historic transformation that is Mr. Kuchma noted that the current unfair, impose more cuts in the budget it presents “If we can’t maintain a majority and the taking place in Ukraine today. contradictory and vague tax laws on the to Parliament on September 15, which will Parliament will not be able to carry out its Best wishes to all for a memo- books have led to a situation in which the primary functions, if it doesn’t work, then displease many lawmakers. rable celebration. government is owed 15 billion hrv. After the budget issues are finally these words could quickly change and The Yuschenko government and resolved, the lawmakers plan to turn their something else could occur,” said the Rada Bill Clinton President Kuchma have called for a new tax attention to what will indisputably cause the chairman.

UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY: Celebrations in New York, Jersey City

NEW YORK – The ninth anniversary of the declaration of Ukraine’s independence JERSEY CITY, N.J. – Mayor Brett Schundler of Jersey City, presented his procla- was celebrated by close to 200 guests on August 24 at an event hosted jointly at mation marking the ninth anniversary of Ukraine’s independence declaration to the Consulate building in Manhattan by Ukraine’s Consulate General in New York leaders of the local Ukrainian community on August 22, in advance of the and the Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations. Acting Consul Ukrainian Independence Day holiday. Seen in the photo above (from left) are: the General Serhiy Pohoreltzev greeted the guests on behalf of the Consulate and his Rev. Marian Struc, Yaroslav Zaviysky, Wolodymyr Sochan, Mayor Schundler, co-host, Ambassador Volodymyr Yelchenko of Ukraine’s U.N. Mission. A message Halyna Hawryluk and Ilia Shevchuk. Two days later, on Ukrainian Independence from New York City Mayor Rudy Guiliani, who noted the influence of “Ukrainian Day, August 24, Ukrainian American community activists gathered at City Hall for heritage and culture in our great city” and the importance of “nine years of free- the ceremonial raising of the Ukrainian national flag. dom and democracy in Ukraine” was read by Dina Hanna, diplomatic liaison offi- – Ilia Shevchuk cer for the office of the mayor. A greeting from the New Jersey State Legislature on the occasion of Ukraine’s independence was read by Brian Gordon, who also conveyed a greeting from New Jersey Gov. Christine T. Whitman. Ukraine’s SUPPORT THE WORK Ambassador to the United States Kostyantyn Gryshchenko and Mrs. Gryshchenko also attended the celebration. Pictured above (from left) are Svitlana Pohoreltzev; OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY. Send contributions to: The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund, Ukrainian actress Olha Mateshko and Acting Consul General Pohoreltzev. 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 – Irene Jarosewich 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 No. 37 Foreign policy roundtable in D.C. Ukrainian Canadian Congress to focus on Ukraine’s statehood reactivates its Ottawa Office WASHINGTON – Building on the panelists and 49 discussants from siverse WINNIPEG – The Ukrainian Canadian Ottawa Office. “Mr. Cmoc has an extensive increased recognition of Ukraine’s priv- foreign policy establishments of the Congress (UCC) has reactivated its Ottawa administrative background, both within the otal role in European and global security United States and Ukraine. office as one of the tools in strengthening its Ukrainian and non-Ukrainian community, and generating further momentum in the Among the U.S. participants will be: national presence. and will be a welcome asset to the UCC,” exploration of policy alternatives for the Zbigniew Brzezinski, former national In making this announcement, UCC said Mr. Czolij. United States in the critically important security advisor to the president of the President Eugene Czolij noted that the UCC He also noted that the UCC, through its post-Soviet space, a conference titled United States; Ambassador Jean has been building on the work undertaken national board of directors and committee “Ukraine’s Quest for Mature Nation Kirkpatrick, former U.S. representative by the 19th Triennial Congress of Ukrainian structures, has played and will continue to Statehood: A Roundtable” will bring to the United Nations; Ambassador Paul Canadians held in Winnipeg in October play, a critical role in representing the together prominent representatives from Wolfowitz, dean of the Paul Nitze 1998, and listening to the comments and Ukrainian community in Canada. This work academia and the governments of School of Advanced International ideas of the Ukrainian Canadian community is multi-faceted and includes such things as Ukraine and the United States to evalu- Studies, Johns Hopkins University; Leon on how best to strengthen the UCC pres- policy issues, as well as community support ate the recent realignment of political Fuerth, national security advisor to Vice- ence not only in the national capital region, and development, he explained. forces in Ukraine and examine its geo- President Al Gore; Jan Kalicki, co-chair- but throughout Canada. “It is through the efforts of the grassroots political/geo-economic implications. man of the U.S./Ukraine Committee on “Over the course of the last number of that the UCC has become a strong national The U.S. Library of Congress and the Trade and Investment, Gore/Kuchma months, the UCC has presented detailed organization and the structures that are cre- Council on Foreign Relations in Committee; Mark Medish, special assis- policy positions on major government ini- ated to support these efforts must reflect Washington will serve as the venue for tant to the president of the United States tiatives before standing committees of the this,” said Mr. Czolij. “That is why the the gathering to be held on September for Russian, Ukrainian and Eurasian House of Commons,” said Mr. Czolij. UCC will continue to work in developing 19-20. The target audience is senior poli- affairs; Daniel Fried, principal deputy “These opportunities show that as a national the tools and provide the venues for cy staff in the House of Representatives, and special advisor to the secretary of body the UCC must always work diligently Ukrainian Canadians to explore new and the Senate, the departments of State, state on the new independent states; John in order to remain an effective representa- dynamic ways of strengthening our com- Commerce and Defense, the White Tedstrom, RAND Corp.; Daniel tive of our community.” munity and ensuring that we remain an House, think-tanks and universities. Kaufman, senior advisor, World Bank. Mr. Czolij also announced the contract- effective voice on the national stage,” he Some 250 participants are expected from The delegation from Ukraine will ing of Modest Cmoc as director of the UCC added. these institutions. include: Borys Tarasyuk, minister for The roundtable sponsors are: foreign affairs; Ihor Mitiukov, minister Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, of finance; Volodymyr Horbulin, special Embassy of Ukraine, American Foreign advisor to the president; Petro Policy Council, U.S. Library of Congress, Martynenko, justice of the Constitutional Over 1,000 in Ukraine witness Freedom House, International Republican Court; Ihor Ostash, chairman of the Institute, National Democratic Institute, Foreign Affairs Committee of the unveiling of Konowal memorial Harriman Institute/Columbia University, Verkhovna Rada; National Deputy TORONTO – Well over 1,000 peo- saw our project as being a private mat- Chopivsky Family Foundation, Ukrainian Mykhailo Ratushnyi; and Vyacheslav ple witnessed the unveiling of a trilin- ter, undeserving of any significant sup- World Congress, Ukrainian Congress Pikhovchek, executive director of the gual plaque and sculpture honoring port, we are pleased at the overall suc- Committee of America, Organization for Ukrainian Center for Independent Ukrainian Canadian hero Filip cess of our efforts. The Kutkiv event the Defense of Four Freedoms for Political Research. Konowal in his home village of was widely reported upon in Ukraine Ukraine, Ukrainian National Information It is anticipated that the chief of staff Kutkiv, Ukraine, on Monday, August and in both of Canada’s national news- Service, U.S.-Ukraine Foundation and of the president of Ukraine, Volodymyr 21, exactly 83 years after Konowal’s papers. And we have placed four trilin- Ukrainian Academic and Professional Lytyn, and the chief of staff of the prime heroism at Hill 70 earned him the gual plaques recalling Konowal’s valor Association. minister of Ukraine, Oleh Rybachuk, will Victoria Cross. The sculpture, pre- across Canada. In Ukraine we were The roundtable steeering comittee is attend the conference as well. pared by Lviv sculptor Petro Kulyk, able not only to help the residents of chaired by Bohdan Fedorak. Michael U.S. Secretary of State Madeleine K. and a trilingual plaque describing Kutkiv honor their own local hero but Sawkiw is executive coordinator, while Albright, speaking at Johns Hopkins Konowal’s deeds, was unveiled in reminded them of how Konowal, even Walter Zaryckyj is program coordinator University School of Advanced Kutkiw, where members of the though he was cut off from his family and Borys Potapenko is coordinator. International Studies, identified Ukraine Konowal family still reside. and Ukraine, never forgot who he was, The published proceedings of the con- as belonging to an exclusive group of Organized by Branch 360 of the living out his life as a proud Ukrainian ference will provide an essential cache of “four key democracies” in the world on Royal Canadian Legion, in coopera- Canadian and veteran. We still hope to information, analysis and insight perti- which “the United States will be focus- tion with the Ukrainian Canadian Civil institute a Konowal Fellowship that nent to U.S. policy formulation vis-à-vis ing particular attention and resources.” Liberties Association, the unveiling would assist members of Ukraine’s Ukraine for the administration and She went on to state that Ukraine is “a and blessing of this sculpture marks military to pursue post-graduate stud- Congress following the November 7 country that is key to building a secure the end of several years of efforts on ies alongside their counterparts in the elections. and undivided Europe.” Pointing out that the part of the Ukrainian Canadian Canadian forces.” The conference will be carried over “the United States has provided Ukraine community to recall the valor of Konowal, who emigrated to Canada the Internet to major universities and almost $2 billion in assistance this Canada’s only Ukrainian recipient of in 1913, enlisted on July 12, 1915, other key locations in Ukraine via spe- decade. And this year, we (the U.S.) plan the British Empire’s highest military with Ottawa’s 47th Canadian Infantry cial chatrooms allowing for real-time to double our most important programs,” distinction, the Victoria Cross. Cpl. Battalion. Sent overseas in the sum- interface with the conference. Key seg- she underlined that “Ukraine’s transfor- Konowal received this medal personal- mer of 1916, he was transferred to the ments of the roundtable will be telecon- mation into a fully stable democratic ly from King George V in recognition 47th Canadian (British Columbia) ferenced to major universities in the European state would assist similar tran- of his courage during the battle for Infantry Battalion, shortly afterwards United States. Efforts are still under way sitions throughout the former Soviet Hill 70, near Lens, France, on August being appointed to the rank of lance to secure teleconferencing with Ukraine. Union. It is in America’s national interest 21, 1917. corporal. Konowal went into combat Television broadcast coverage will be that Ukraine succeed.” In addition to unveiling the statue, in the early fall of 1916 as part of the provided by C-SPAN II. During his June summit meeting with Branch 360 arranged for the prepara- 4th Canadian Division, during what The conference will include 10 panels President Leonid Kuchma in Kyiv, tion and distribution throughout came to be known as the Battle of the held during the course of four sessions, President Bill Clinton stated: “America Ukraine of copies of a trilingual book- Somme. He also took part in the battle two working lunches and an evening needs a strong, prosperous and democrat- let “Konowal: A Canadian Hero” of Vimy Ridge. On August 21, 1917, reception. The gathering will feature 21 ic Ukraine as a partner ... America (Kashtan Press, 2000), co-authored by during the battle for Hill 70, Konowal believes Ukraine has a right to a place Lubomyr Luciuk and Ron Sorobey, as fought with such exceptional courage How to reach among the nations of Europe ... We reject well as a commemorative pin. A dele- that he was later personally awarded the idea that the Eastern border of Europe gation from the Canadian Embassy in the Victoria Cross by King George V. is the Western border of Ukraine ... Kyiv, headed by the charge d’affaires, Over the past several years Branch HE KRAINIAN EEKLY America is your friend and your partner Emil Baran, planted a Canadian 360 of the Royal Canadian Legion has T U W ... America will be with you all the way.” maple tree at the site. The principal worked to ensure that Filip Konowal’s MAIN OFFICE The sponsors of the roundtable, there- guest of honor at the event was Hanna valor is not forgotten. Trilingual (editorial, subscriptions fore, believe that now – as Ukraine Konoval, the granddaughter of Filip plaques recalling his heroism have and advertising departments): approaches its 10th anniversary of inde- Konowal. In Ukraine a commemora- been unveiled in the Cartier Square The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, pendence – is an appropriate time to tive postal envelope was released, and Drill Hall (Ottawa), with the coopera- assess Ukraine’s progress in consolidat- plans are being made for an official tion of the Governor General’s Foot P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 ing its national independence and the Ukrainian postage stamp honoring Guards, in Toronto at Branch 360, on phone: (973) 292-9800; fax: (973) 644-9510 prospects for further advancement, Konowal. Meanwhile, in Canada, a Queen Street West and in the Drill including fuller integration into Euro- parallel commemorative service was Hall of the Royal Westminster KYIV PRESS BUREAU: Atlantic community and stronger bilater- held in Ottawa also on August 21. Regiment in British Columbia. al relations with the United States. Commenting on these events the Furthermore, Branch 360 sponsored The Ukrainian Weekly For further information contact the president of Branch 360 of the Royal the publication of a trilingual booklet, 11 Horodetsky Street — Apt. 33 Ukrainian National Information Service Canadian Legion, John B. Konowal, which brings together much Kyiv, Ukraine 252001 (UNIS), the Washington Office of the Gregorovich, said: “Although we of what is known about Konowal’s life phone/fax: (44) 229-1906 Ukrainian Congress Committee of regret that the Canadian government and deeds. America, at (202) 547-0018. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 5 Friends of Ukrainian ketch Ikar bid: ‘Seven feet under the keel and a favorable wind’

by Tania D’Avignon BOSTON – Much was seen on these pages about the tall ship Batkivschyna, but very little about the 55-foot ketch Ikar, with a crew of eight, from Mykolaiv, Ukraine. The ship was to leave Mykolaiv on April 7 but, due to complications at departure time, left on May 7, one month late. The ship’s expected date of arrival in Newport, R.I., was June 28; it did not make it. The Ikar, a Bermudan ketch, was built in Mykolaiv in 1987 and was especially designed for around-the-world sailing. Lacking luxury and comfort, it has all the bare necessities for global sailing. The crew consisted of Capt. Boris Stepanovych Nemirov, who previously sailed around the world on the Ikar, his first-mate Jurij Zhyradkov, second-mate Mychajlo Tarnawsky, artist Serhij Lukejanenko, professional sailor Kostia Mychajlenko, recreation- al sailor Denis Makarov, sailor Sasha Fomin and ship physician, Borys Bohomolnyj, the only crew member from Odesa. The sail- ing venture was sponsored and received tremendous support from Viktor Romanovsky of the Ship Building Institute of Mykolaiv, and Viktor Klymenko and Leonid Pavlovych from the Kyiv- Mohyla Academy in Mykolaiv. According to Mr. Tarnawsky, the trip from Mykolaiv to Boston took two months. The easiest and most picturesque part of the trip was from Mykolaiv to Gibraltar. This section took them a month. The Atlantic Ocean crossing was very difficult, starting with the unusual route the ship took in order to make up for lost time. The traditional route for sailing the Atlantic is to go from Gibraltar to Tania D’Avignon the Canary Islands, then on to Barbados and with the Gulf Stream The crew of the ketch Ikar from Ukraine. to the United States. Capt. Nemirov decided to take the route a French sailor by the name of Taborly took in 1951. He was the first to cross the Atlantic from Gibraltar to New York. However, on the second day of its Atlantic crossing, the Ikar encountered heavy storms that lasted five days. The hatches were bolted, yet water seeped in with each wave that hit the ship. On the fifth day the winds died down, and with head winds and tides the ship crossed the Atlantic. There were several more storms before the Ikar arrived at its destination. As the ship neared the United States, it once again found itself in the eye of a storm. Waves reached heights of 15 to 20 feet. Then the winds died down suddenly, the barometer dropped catastrophically. The situation on board became tense with fear. The crew thought they were doomed. The winds were coming at the Ikar from the northwest, the direction towards which they were headed. Luckily, that storm lasted only five hours. On July 4 the Ikar reached the shores of Massachusetts. Mr. Tarnavsky continued his story: “We arrived in Boston not really expecting anything special. However, we were pleasantly surprised by the reception we received from the local residents. Upon meeting these people, they immediately became our friends. It was heart-warming how total strangers received us. Our only connection with these people was the country of our birth, Ukraine. Having been confined on a ship for two months we felt a great need to share our thoughts, feelings and stories. “Except for Capt. Nemirov, this was our first trip to the United States. Our impressions were very positive, despite the years of propaganda during the Soviet regime. We were impressed by the openness and friendliness of the people. No one interfered with what we were doing, but if we needed help, there was always Boston area friends of the Ikar. someone around. “We visited several New England towns and admired the diversity of the architectural styles. No two houses on one street were the same. But we were mostly awed by the attitude towards nature and the environment. We were impressed with the clean streets, the abundance of greenery and the wild animals living in close proximity to homes. In one day in the city of Newton I saw a deer, a fox, a hawk, a skunk and a family of raccoons. I was amazed with the general public’s attitude towards the environ- ment and wildlife. Our people could learn so much from the Americans. “We are especially very grateful to several people from the Boston area [among them] Zenon Kassaraba, who was a fountain of knowledge and information about Ukrainian history. For many years this information was denied to us. Also for the financial sup- port from the Ukrainian Fraternal Association. To Steve Kosteki and his generous gift from the Ukrainian American Veterans. Oksana Kyrychok for her thoughtfulness, and Jurij Kyrychok, without whose help with supplies and equipment the Ikar could not have continued its trip to Halifax and Amsterdam. Peter Woloschuk and his many friends who supplied us with provisions and gifts, and Tania D’Avignon, who came to us the first day with her camera and was always within reach to handle any problems we encountered. “We never imagined that we would be met with such support, warmth and hospitality. It was with sadness the crew of Ikar said good-by to our new friends as we left for Halifax and our trip home,” Mr. Tarnavsky concluded. In turn, Bostonians wished the intrepid crew of the Ikar “Seven feet under the keel, and favorable winds” on their long journey back to Ukraine. Denis Makarov, Serhij Lukejanenko and Sasha Fomin wave good-bye as the Ikar leaves port. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 No. 37

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Peace, freedom are called upon to establish the road to added. and democracy were supposedly brought back to Europe with the democracy and rule of law, to strong inter- “If these positive tendencies continue, if fall of Hitler’s Nazi Germany. However, this was not the case in national relations and to strengthen agree- positive forces overcome the negative, then Ukraine, where stubborn resistance by the Ukrainian Insurgent ments among peoples,” he added. the effectiveness of those who oppose Army (UPA) continued the struggle against Stalin and the Soviet Union. For Ukraine, the Mr. Pliusch noted how Ukraine’s [President Kuchma] will change, and they fall of Nazism meant a return to another odious system, Soviet communism, and another Verkhovna Rada, in the brief period since are afraid of this. They need to rip apart the oppressor, the USSR. its the establishment of Ukraine’s independ- reform process so that they can survive. If After the Soviet re-occupation of western Ukraine in 1944, the NKVD quickly began a ence in 1991, has become involved with the reform process succeeds, the people – campaign to root out the UPA freedom fighters on an immense scale. Entire villages were many international bodies. He noted the whom they claim to represent – will truly deported and destroyed, family members were threatened by the secret police, there were agreement by Ukraine’s Parliament to adapt not need them and they will have no reason large-scale battles between the UPA and Soviet forces. The UPA, under immense pressure to the standards of the Council of Europe, to exist. So they resist,” he said. from the merciless and larger Soviet forces, had few choices. and with Ukraine’s declared policy of inte- Mr. Pliusch also took a moment to criti- These difficult conditions left UPA Commander Gen. Roman Shukhevych (Taras gration into European structures, mentioned cize the electorate of Ukraine: “The people Chuprynka) with several choices: continue the fight and eventually be annihilated, go fur- the cultivation of ties with NATO and the complain about the national deputies – but ther underground in order to survive, or send out several UPA units to Western Europe to let European Union. He also cited Ukraine’s it’s not all one-sided. ... When I was cam- the world know about the struggle going on in Ukraine. Shukhevych eventually chose the work in the U.N. Security Council, in par- paigning I told people to think carefully of latter two. ticular the initiative of President Leonid whom they select, to select a group of In 1946-1947 Shukhevych began ordering several UPA companies to do the near impos- Kuchma to organize a meeting among reformers, a majority of reformers, who can sible: march from Ukraine to West Germany and show the world that Ukraine was continu- heads of state of the Security Council mem- get the job done. And look at whom they ing the fight against Soviet tyranny. This nearly 1,000-mile distance was mainly over ber-countries during the U.N. Millennium elected! ... Until the people of Ukraine are rugged mountain terrain in Czecho-Slovakia. But the biggest challenge was not the terrain, Summit. ready to claim their country and work for but the numerous Soviet army and NKVD divisions in the area that were ready to stop any In an interview given to The Ukrainian their country – not wait for others to do it defections from behind the Iron Curtain. Weekly on the first day of the IPU summit, for them, not wait for somebody to ‘give From the time they left Ukraine and came to West Germany, these UPA companies Mr. Pliusch predicted a “heated session” for them’ something – that’s when we’ll have (which usually had around 100 men each) fought against much larger Soviet forces nearly the Verkhovna Rada this fall. The national genuine change ... Don’t be mistaken, 70 continuously for several months. All these men had were the weapons and food they deputies are scheduled to debate the pro- years of communism has not been without brought along or captured, and occasional assistance from brave and sympathetic civilians. posed changes to the Constitution – limiting consequences.” Finally, on September 11, 1947, more than three months after beginning its journey, the the immunity of national deputies; reducing He said he believes, however, that the first UPA unit made it to West Germany: Company 95, led by Lt. Mykhailo Duda – Parliament from 450 to 300 legislators; majority of people in Ukraine still love their “Hromenko.” Out of a force of over 100 men, 36 UPA soldiers made it to freedom. Later, establishing a bicameral legislature; and country and have faith in Ukraine. “We more UPA units arrived as late as the summer of 1948, but others never made it. giving the president authority to dismiss the began to build our country in very difficult Somehow, Western radio stations picked up news about the UPA units making a break Parliament – that resulted from a referen- circumstances and it’s caused much disap- for the West, and these men made news around the world. However, when they finally dum in April. pointment ... I was among those who reached the West, few people chose to listen to their story of Ukraine’s struggle. “Of course, I would like to say that it thought it would be easier ... those who say Ukraine’s liberation struggle would go on with scant help from those on the other side of will be a moderate, balanced discussion, but that they no longer love Ukraine because the Iron Curtain. I think it will be heated, very heated,” he they hate the people in power, never really Sources: “Against the Invaders: Taras Chuprynka - Roman Shukhevych, Commander-in-Chief of said. loved Ukraine. Love for Ukraine has not the UPA” by Petro Mirchuk, Ph.D., J.D., New York: Society of Veterans of the Ukrainian Insurgent According to Mr. Pliusch, the re-election diminished, just for those in power. Most Army, 1997; “UPA: They Fought Hitler and Stalin” by Petro Sodol, New York: Committee for the of Mr. Kuchma brought stability: the gov- people believe in Ukraine. It is this faith World Convention and Reunion of Soldiers in the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, 1987. ernment hasn’t borrowed money and for that is still our strength,” he concluded. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Russians and their government which was be called upon to argue one side of the forced on Ukraine. Now that Ukraine is case before a judicial forum. Ukrainians should finally free, it is incumbent upon the UCC must be I do believe it is appropriate to ask save their heritage Ukrainian government and the Ukrainian present at dialogue whether the judiciary of Ukraine today Dear Editor: people to make it clear to the Russian Dear Editor: considers itself the proper medium minority in Ukraine that no matter what whereby due legal process is maintained I have been a reader of The Ukrainian they think, they are Ukrainian by citizen- The Ukrainian Weekly carried two arti- – or is the society still dependent upon Weekly since I was in my teens. Many ship. cles on the recent Orthodox-Catholic dia- the “diktat” of the “procuracy”? If the years have gone by and I have remained Nobody forced Russians and Russian logue, reflective of numerous such articles latter is the case, it would sadly appear to silent without writing a letter to this paper speakers or their ancestors to move to that appeared in the Latin Rite Catholic be a continuation of the business-as- to express my opinion on issues. Now I Ukraine. I have never heard of anyone and Orthodox press. Two major points usual attitudes of Soviet-style prosecuto- believe it is time for me to speak out. being exiled to Ukraine. In my opinion, were raised in various articles, describing rial enforcers who regularly usurped the I am a man of Ukrainian heritage, with those who are Russocentric and believe the peculiar situation of Eastern Catholic role of judge and jury to accomplish cer- a Ukrainian mother who was born after Russian should be the dominant language Churches in this dialogue. The Orthodox tain Communist party demands. the war in one of Germany’s displaced should simply go to Russia where they and Latin Rite Catholics met to talk about I remain to be enlightened about con- persons camps. My mother’s family, can speak it to their hearts’ content. It the Eastern Catholic Churches – without temporary legal procedures and the role which was taken by the Nazis to Germany should also be noted that Russia does not the presence of Eastern Catholic represen- of courts in Ukraine, and I would wel- as slave laborers, were unable to return to promote or support the Ukrainian lan- tatives. Obviously, there can never be a come some in-depth clarification of the Ukraine because they knew what would guage in any shape or form, but it expects solution if the major partner is talked Lviv procuracy’s recent pronounce- happen to them under Stalin’s Soviet Ukraine to promote and support the about and not to. This was very cogently ments. Their comments seem to go regime: they would have either been Russian language. presented by Bishop Basil Losten in the beyond mere “opinions” and carry the killed or exiled to Siberia. My family Ukrainians must continue to unite to July 16 issue. cachet of an “official organ” – as such came to America because it opened its save our precious heritage. It is vital to do Then in the July 30 issue, the article they may well be in contempt of the arms to them and millions of others. But so now before it is too late. I thank The on this subject quoted the Orthodox courts, as well as contemptible in the my family never forgot Mother Ukraine, Ukrainian Weekly for providing this Archbishop Stylanios as asking how it is eyes of the informed citizenry of which make no mistake about it, was cap- forum to allow the free expression of possible for these Churches, cut off from Ukraine. tive to Communist Russia. opinions. This paper certainly has and will Orthodox Eastern Churches, “to retain Roman B. Karpishka It was to my family’s great joy that continue to be an instrument of positive the language and rituals of their mother nine years ago Ukraine declared its inde- change for our people. Churches and yet still profess papal pri- Lachine, Quebec pendence from the Soviet Union. I, and Kye E. Parsons macy and infalliblity, which run counter I’m sure many others, thought this dra- Delmar, Md. to the Orthodox faith?” Eastern Rite matic action would serve as the impetus Catholics consider the undivided Church needed for a massive revival of the of 1054 as the “mother” Church to which About the origins Ukrainian language and our nation’s won- they returned, the undivided Apostolic derful heritage. Although there have been Church. They retained their Eastern cus- of term “Ukraine” Gore-Lieberman Dear Editor: some positive strides in that direction, toms and traditions, thus they became unfortunately the Ukrainian language and deserve support Catholic in spirit and Eastern in ritual. Regarding the etymology of the name its culture continues to be threatened by a Dear Editor: It seems that all this and more cannot “Ukraine,” I would like to add that there strong Russification effort on the part of be explained by Latin Rite and Eastern does seem to be a difference between Ukraine’s Russian minority, and, to Ukraine’s continued independence is Orthodox prelates, but by the Eastern Rite “ukraini” (in the country) and “na nobody’s surprise, the Russian govern- one of America’s most critical foreign Catholics themselves. Perhaps it is time okrainakh” (on the borderlands), the latter, ment. policy issues. Because Ukraine’s inde- for our Ukrainian Catholic hierarchs, as at least in modern Ukrainian, more appro- News reports indicate that the Russian pendence guarantees that Russia will not heads of the large Eastern Rite Catholic priately translating as “the borderlands” government is protesting Ukraine’s move revert to its imperial past, the world is Church, to make their presence an indis- which is purported to be the original to make sure Ukrainian is a dominant lan- more secure. That’s why the choice in pensable factor in these “dialogues.” meaning of Ukraine. this year’s election is so important to guage. This is quite ludicrous. If Ukraine Larissa M. Fontana “Borderlands” as a title of a book, con- everyone – not only Ukrainian noting a metaphysical concept, does not is an independent and sovereign nation Potomac, Md. made up of mostly Ukrainian people, nat- Americans. disturb me personally, because ethno- urally Ukrainian would be the dominant Since he took office, Vice-President graphic Ukrainian lands were indeed his- language. Ukraine does not protest Al Gore has been a strong supporter of torically a territory of painfully shifting Russia’s imposition of Russian as the Ukraine’s efforts to remain independent Lviv Procuracy political borders. dominant language of its population, and achieve prosperity. In recognition of Another point: while accepting which, by the way, is composed of many his work on behalf of Ukraine, the Joint “Ukraine” as the name of our motherland, Conferences of Ukrainian American oversteps authority hundreds of groups of non-Russians. Dear Editor: we do not, of course, forget that it is Ukraine does not interfere in Russian Organizations last year gave Mr. Gore its Ukraine that historically traces its roots to affairs, and I steadfastly maintain that first and only “Friend of Ukraine” award. In The Ukrainian Weekly Newsbriefs that other name – Rus’. Unfortunately, Russia should stop interfering in the Gov. George Bush, by contrast, has of August 20 it was reported that the Peter, ruler of Muscovy, fancied the name, affairs of Ukraine. virtually no knowledge of foreign policy Lviv procuracy has now questioned the appropriated it for his empire, and low and Let us pause and think about the state and instead promises to rely on the team legality of Lviv’s Resolution 699 impos- behold: Rossiia ... Rossiiskaia imperiia. that advised his father to try to save the ing a limited ban on Russian language of our Ukrainian language. My family Luba Gawur Soviet Union by opposing Ukrainian usage – apparently claiming such “leg- came from Volyn and spoke a very pure Euclid, Ohio form of Ukrainian, meaning it was not independence. islative” action is beyond the enactors’ very influenced by Russian. To my disap- Because Sen. Joe Lieberman, Mr. powers. pointment, recent Ukrainian immigrants Gore’s running mate, is Jewish, Could someone (perhaps Ukrainian Ukrainian Americans have an historic The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes to America speak a Russified form of Embassy personnel) kindly explain how letters to the editor and commen- Ukrainian to the point that sometimes I do opportunity. First as senator, Mr. come the procuracy presumes to com- Lieberman consistently supported taries on a variety of topics of con- not understand everything they say. Then ment with authority on these matters? Is Ukraine – both before and since it cern to the Ukrainian American I realized why that was the case. it not sooner within the purview of a achieved its independence. With him on and Ukrainian Canadian commu- Ukrainian has more Russian words in it court (e.g., Ukraine’s Constitutional the ticket, Ukrainians will be able to nities. Opinions expressed by now than ever before. This is a travesty! Court) to adjudicate upon this issue – for work on the basis of common interest columnists, commentators and let- Not only is our Ukrainian language not example via a declaratory judgment if so with Jews who also support Gore- ter-writers are their own and do being spoken as much as it should be in requested by an interested party? I would Lieberman, not only because many not necessarily reflect the opinions Ukraine, but the Ukrainian that is spoken like to believe that it is not for the procu- American Jews trace their origins to is not as pure as it should be. This sad and racy (the perennial “bogeyman” of the of either The Weekly editorial Ukraine and supported it in the past, but scary trend needs to be stopped now Soviet justice system) to prematurely staff or its publisher, the also because of other issues, such as gun before it is too late. make official-sounding pronouncements, Ukrainian National Association. control, education, the environment, I support the Ukrainian government in since its “officers of the court” may well Medicare and Social Security. It all starts its initiatives to make Ukrainian the domi- with a sound economy which in the past nant language of Ukraine and its people. I eight years has gone from $300 billion ask President Leonid Kuchma and the deficits to budget surpluses, from high Verkhovna Rada to continue pushing interest rates and unemployment to his- A friendly reminder Ukrainian to the forefront and not give in toric levels of prosperity. to the demands of the Russian govern- If you have not yet sent in your remittance for the first volume Based on the respective records and ment. To give in would amount to betray- of “The Ukrainian Weekly 2000,” please do so as soon as possible. qualifications of the two tickets, the 2000 al of the Ukrainian people. It is honorable election offers Ukrainian Americans an The book’s price is $15. Please send checks for that amount that Ukraine has tolerated the speaking of obvious choice. I hope our community (plus any additional sum you may designate as a donation the Russian language for all these years, seizes this historic opportunity and sup- especially in light of the fact that for ports Gore-Lieberman in November. to The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund) to: many years the Russians tried to destroy The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10. P.O, Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. our language and our people. Millions of Andrew Ripeckyj, M.D. Ukrainians were exterminated by the Chicago 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 No. 37

BOOK NOTES

Collection of essays examines History of the Galicia Division history of Russian imperialism covers complex historical issues “Russian Imperialism from Ivan the Great to the Revolution,” edited by Taras “On the Horns of a Dilemma: The Story of the Ukrainian Division Halychyna” by Hunczak. Lanham, Md.: University Press of America, July 2000, 408 pp., $44.50 Taras Hunczak. Lanham, Md.: University Press of America, April 2000, 256pp., (cloth). $44.50 (cloth).

“Russian Imperialism From Ivan the careful consideration of the motivations “On the Horns of a Dilemma” provides Great to the Revolution” is a collection and beginnings of the relentless drive a factual account of the history of the of essays assembled by editor Taras toward expansion. The second half fea- Ukrainian Division Halychyna (Galicia) Hunczak, professor of history and politi- tures a historical treatment of the during World War II. Much has been writ- cal science at Rutgers University. This sequence of conquests by which the ten and speculated about Division volume, according to Prof. Hunczak, pro- Russian empire was extended into the Halychyna, but Taras Hunczak, professor vides “the first comprehensive history of Balkans, the Caucasus, Siberia and of history and political science at Rutgers Russian imperialism.” Ukraine, to name only a few of the areas University, employs his own research of At its height, the scope of Russian that fell to the growing colossus. All told, primary sources to arrive at an accurate imperialism was staggering. Whereas in this compilation of essays traces Russian representation of the events surrounding 1462, Russia occupied only 15,000 imperialism from the twilight of the this influential military unit. square miles, it controlled 8,660,000 Mongol empire to the inception of the Amid the flames of World War II, square miles, over one-seventh of the Bolshevik Revolution. Ukrainians saw the opportunity to achieve Earth’s land, by 1914. That period of The book provides a factual basis independence, or at least some form of incredible expansion has inspired many for interpretation not only of the past, autonomy for their country. In an effort to books and essays, but Prof. Hunczak but also of today’s world. The in-depth avert the yoke of impending Soviet tyran- contends that most mistakenly treat the analysis of Russian expansion serves ny, the youth of Halychyna in 1943 enlist- Russian empire as a continuous ethnic as a possible foundation for an objec- ed in a newly formed volunteer division of entity, rather than an amalgamation of tive evaluation of many modern con- the German army, called Division distinct nationalities. Recognition of the flicts, including the ongoing struggle Halychyna. truly multinational nature of the Russian between Russia and Chechnya. The Under the umbrella of the German empire is essential, holds Prof. Hunczak, issues at the heart of the Chechen dis- army, this division fought on the front lines for a clear understanding of the social pute originated centuries ago, and the against the Soviet forces in western and political dynamics of Russian impe- preliminary tools needed to compre- Ukraine and against Communist armies in its alleged participation in criminal opera- rialism. hend such complicated international Slovakia and Yugoslavia. With this in mind, the first half of phenomena can be found in “Russian Prof. Hunczak’s book traces the military tions against the civilian population.” Prof. Hunczak’s book examines the ori- Imperialism from Ivan the Great to the exploits and political fortunes of Division “One does not hear of the many other gins of Russian imperialism through Revolution.” Halychyna through 10 chapters that cover non-German Waffen-SS divisions, but the the division’s organizational framework; Ukrainian Division seems to be important recruitment; the Battle of Brody; the 1st even 46 years after the last shot of World Division of the Ukrainian National Army; War II was fired. It was this seemingly prisoner of war camps; and other topics. politically motivated preoccupation with A word from the author... The author notes in his preface to the this Ukrainian formation, based frequently Following is the text of the author’s years later in the villages and towns of book that the Galicia Division, “despite its on either fragmentary information or even preface to the new paperback edition Chechnya destroyed by the Russian rather limited importance in the general hearsay, that convinced me to look into the of “Russian Imperialism from Ivan the armed forces. constellation of forces in the struggle of history of the unit,” Dr. Hunczak explains. Great to the Revolution” (reprinted It is interesting to note that another giants known as World War II, has contin- Captivating and concise, “On the Horns with the author’s permission). visionary of Russian millenary mes- ued to be controversial in the United of a Dilemma” explains complex historical sianism, Nicholas Danilevskii, antici- The first edition of this book was States, Canada and even in Great Britain. issues regarding the Galicia Division with pated that Russia, in pursuit of its The basis for this interest in the division is a reassuring measure of simplicity. published in 1974, a time when the geopolitical objectives, would find Russian Empire, albeit under the name herself in an irreconcilable relation of the Soviet Union, cast its shadow with Europe. In light of European around the entire globe, influencing reaction to Russian policy in and, in some cases, determining the Chechnya, Danilevskii’s prediction Volume spotlights Jabotinsky’s geopolitical relations among nations. turned out to be remarkably prophetic. Indeed, the rhetorical questions of The problem facing a historian, who Michael Pogodin, a 19th century wants to decipher the past and demon- views on the Ukrainian question “From Nationalism to Universalism: Vladimir (Ze’ev) Jabotinsky and the Russian historian, about the greatness strate its validity for the present, con- Ukrainian Question” by Israel Kleiner. Edmonton: Canadian Institute of Ukrainian and power of Russia echoed not only sists in establishing continuity or Studies Press, 2000, 199pp., $34.95 (cloth); $19.95 (paper). during the existence of Soviet Union, change in Russia’s historical empire- but also during Russian President building process. Boris Yeltsin’s visit to China on Viewing the collapse of the Soviet “From Nationalism to Universalism” December 9, 1999. Angered by Union and the emergence of 15 sover- focuses on the political actions and President Bill Clinton’s criticism of eign republics, one detects among the insights of Vladimir Jabotinsky, a leader Russian policy in Chechnya, President Russians a post-imperial syndrome of the Zionist movement during the first Yeltsin not only criticized the policy of characterized by a longing for the lost half of the 20th century. Jabotinsky was the United States, but also reminded great power status and for the domi- born in 1880 in Odesa, where he wit- President Clinton of Russia’s nuclear nant position they enjoyed over the nessed firsthand the destructive effects of arsenal. Moreover, catering to Chinese entire USSR. Indeed, it is the attitude the Soviet Union’s policy of political ambitions, Mr. Yeltsin stated, of the Russians today that gives us a Russification. Though his primary goal “It will be as we agreed with Jiang better historical perspective of the was the creation of a Jewish state, Zemin. We will dictate the world.” drive for power which created the Jabotinsky remained an ally of the When Pogodin posed his rhetorical largest continental empire of all times. Ukrainian struggle for freedom and question – “Who can compare with At the end of the millennium Russia is national identity. us? Whom will we not force into sub- still fighting the old wars defending At a time when the Jewish community mission? Is not the political fate of the both her imperial image and those ter- in Ukraine was actively supporting the world in our hands whenever we want ritories that became Russian as a result dominant Russian political powers, to decide it one way or another?” – he of imperial expansionism. Jabotinsky urged his people to rethink already had his answers. The echo of their existing allegiances and to break these questions, however, is heard 130 – Taras Hunczak their ties with Russia. He sought increased cooperation between Jewish and Ukrainian partisans, realizing that the people of Ukraine were strong enough collectively to decide the fate of Soviet tyranny, through either revolt or When such animosity surfaced in the THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY acquiescence. In the event of a Ukrainian form of anti-Jewish violence in Ukraine, Visit our archive on the Internet at: popular uprising and eventual Ukrainian Jabotinsky forged the Jabotinsky- independence, Jabotinsky feared the ani- Slavinsky agreement of 1921, creating a http://www.ukrweekly.com/ mosity of a Ukrainian society embittered by years of Russian-Jewish collaboration. (Continued on page 12) No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 9 BOOK REVIEW: A successful English translation of beloved Iker

“Ivan Kernytsky, Weekdays and Sunday,” translation by Maxim Tarnawsky, intro- Mr. Tarnawsky’s skillful translation is to be duction by Ostap Tarnawsky. Philadelphia: Mosty, 1999, 183 pp. Cover by Bohdan highly appreciated. The translator pre- Tytla and illustration by Edward Kozak. served Kernytsky’s lyrical style, kept his frequent use of indirect and oblique by Wolodymyr T. Zyla more provocative. speech, and balanced profound differences While in the United States he improved between the Ukrainian and English lan- The translation of “Weekdays and his style by writing short stories and feuil- guages. Here I would like to underline the Sunday” was completed in 1988 in memory letons about life in the new environment translator’s skills to strike a balance of Ivan Kernytsky on the fifth anniversary and under the new influence of the between readable English and faithfulness of his death and was submitted to the American short story writer O. Henry. to the original. Ukrainian National Association (UNA) for Kernytsky is known also as the author of The translator has also been careful in publication because the author had long many couplets, humorous songs, and witty conveying deep sentiments, and has avoid- been associated with the UNA. However, epigraphs. ed sounding obsessive. He realizes that in financial hardships derailed the publica- The last book published in his lifetime is the inherent differences between languages tions, and the typeset text, cover and illus- the collection “Budni i Nedilia” (Weekdays lies the success or the failure of translation trations languished for more than a decade and Sunday). The author himself selected from one to another. He recognizes – and in the offices of the UNA without any the stories and the feuilletons for this vol- accepts – that every translation is a linguis- prospect of being published. ume, which Maxim Tarnawsky translated tic tug-of-war between cultures, imposing According to the translator of this vol- into English. many sacrificial compensations and even ume, Ivan Kernytsky, or “Iker” – the pseu- This is a very interesting collection that impossibilities. And yet, without violating donym by which the author was known portrays many unforgettable events. Halia its spirit in the slightest, the translator suc- among Ukrainians – “is not an easy writer Horbatsch writes that here “Kernytsky ceeded in making “Weekdays and Sunday” to translate, and although, he is not an out- depicts the life of the little people of old sound like an English collection of stories – standing writer, his depiction of the details Lviv, the people in the camps in post-war an outstanding one. of everyday life, attitudes, feelings, and lan- Europe and, finally, the people in the new In translation, as well as in the original, settlements across the ocean. A chronicle of guage of the simple people who are his cho- country across the ocean.” Thus, the vol- Kernytsky’s narrative is essentially enter- life in these turbulent times is found in sen subject gives his work strength.” ume offers a chronicle of life throughout taining, for it deals with real people as well Kernytsky’s stories, his plays and especially Critics praised Kernytsky beginning with many turbulent years. as with abstract concepts, with individual in his feuilletons, which were very popular his first published book, a collection of To produce an acceptable and meaning- hopes and dreams as well as with societal with readers and won him a large audience short stories about life in the village under ful translation of such a collection is not concerns and aspirations. of admiring fans.” the title “Sviatoivanski Vohni” (Fireflies). easy because the original texts contain A great asset of “Weekdays and Sunday” Maxim Tarnawsky, on balance, has pro- Tracing his literary ancestry to three writ- many subtle puns, etymological allusions, is the late Ostap Tarnawsky’s introduction duced a very useful English translation of ers, Vasyl Stefanyk, Les Martovych and dialectic colorings, etc., which in most cases titled “Ivan Kernytsky.” It is scholarly and Kernytsky’s “Weekdays and Sunday.” It is Marko Cheremshyna, and to several other are meaningless and inaccessible to the non- contains a short but a very useful survey of quite obvious that no translation of a work writers of an older generation – especially Ukrainian reader. Fortunately, the translator the life and works of this popular Ukrainian regardless of how skillfully it is done, is a Osyp Makovei – Ivan Kernytsky, while subscribes to the idea that no translation, no writer and humorist. He writes: “Ivan has substitute for the original, but Mr. developing his own style, soon added “the matter how scrupulously prepared or how written a chronicle of Ukrainians in the Tarnawsky’s translation will certainly make main elements of his own talent – fresh and carefully reviewed, can fully duplicate the 20th century, beginning with the hard years its mark. generous humor and the ability to observe experience of the original. before the war, through the wanderings I highly recommend this publication to characteristics with the sharp eye of a cari- With this in mind, this writer scrutinized along gypsy trails, and culminating with the American readers, especially for those of caturist.” This made him more original and the translation line by line, story by story. passage, like emigrating birds, to the new Ukrainian origin. BOOK REVIEW: Postcard album is a journey into Ukraine’s past “In Memory of Native Land: Ukraine in Cards,” by Mykhailo Zabochen, Oleksander women who participated in the forma- Polishchuk, and Volodymyr Yatsiuk. Kyiv, Krynytsia 2000, 508 pp., $100 postpaid. [In tion of the Ukrainian nation during its Ukrainian with some Russian, English and German text.] first period of independence (1917- 1920). Battle scenes, military detach- by Ingert Kuzych “Ukraine in the Struggle for ments and the Sichovi Striltsi (Ukrainian Independence”; “Taras Shevchenko: Sich Riflemen) are prominently repre- This beautiful compendium of classic Poet, Artist, Symbol of Ukraine”; and sented. Ukrainian postcards can best be “Ukrainian Culture.” These texts are The next major division of this cata- logue revolves around Taras Shevchenko. described in one word: staggering. I use illustrated with some 160 rare cards, It was chiefly compiled using the collec- this term for several reasons. most in color and all in original size. The First, it is the combined effort of three tion of Volodymyr Yatsiuk, who special- card descriptions are in four languages: men who have spent thousands of hours izes in items pertaining to Ukraine’s Ukrainian, Russian, English and German. over four years completing the monu- famous bard. Over 1,100 postcards were The remaining 400 pages of the vol- mental task of locating these postcards, reproduced. They are not limited to por- ume present 7,345 postcards in reduced organizing and cataloguing them, and traits of the man, but also include cards size and in black and white. writing the accompanying text and reproducing his paintings or drawings, (Reproducing the entire album catalogue descriptions. and illustrating his poems, statues of Next, this volume is the most complete in color would have made this mammoth Shevchenko, locales named after him, listing of postcards for any country ever publication far too costly. Besides, a sub- views of his grave, and music, theater published. Some 7,500 pictures depicting stantial percentage of the original post- and films based on his works. all aspects of Ukrainian history and cul- cards were black and white anyway.) The final and largest section of the ture are included. To get an idea of what These postcards are divided into four sec- book (over 3,600 postcards) deals with a quantum leap this album is over any- tions corresponding to the last four Ukrainian culture. The overview (of sev- various printers), and an index of names thing else attempted for Ukrainian post- essays of the introductory section. eral hundred cards) begins with literary found on postcards (cross-referenced to cards, consider that a previously pub- The first part, with over 1,800 post- greats and scenes from some of their the pages where they appear) complete lished fine collection of Ukrainian post- cards, focuses on “Ukraine and works; it continues through a number of this most comprehensive postcard com- cards released in 1981 presented only Ukrainians.” It is subdivided into sec- art forms touching on icons, sculpture, pendium. some 575 items. tions showing views of the different engraving and ceramics. Next, almost Although the price may seem steep, it Finally, there is the sheer size of this regions of Ukraine as they appeared prior 3,000 works are presented by artists list- really is not when one considers the fan- volume: over 500 pages and over five to World War I. Next come various card ed in alphabetical order. The section clos- tastic number of illustrations that make pounds. The high-quality paper used adds series that show Ukrainians or landscapes es out with postcards of Ukrainian theater up this volume and that had to be to the weight but allows for crisp, clear from different parts of the country. The (mostly actors), music (famous com- scanned one at a time. The subtitle of reproduction of the thousands of images. portraits of the natives (often described posers and performers), and folk art this album-catalogue, “In Memory of The core of this catalogue is the huge on the cards as Little Russians) are an (chiefly embroidery, but also examples of One’s Native Land,” is entirely accurate collection of Mykhailo Zabochen; it is ethnographer’s delight, while many of pysanky). because in viewing these postcards one the world’s largest. Hundreds of addition- the bucolic scenes are so inviting that one The four sections reproducing post- has the opportunity to travel back in time al rare cards from some 20 other post- wishes to step right into them. cards are followed by a useful ”Portrait to Old Ukraine. When you consider that card-collecting specialists help round out The second part, “Ukraine in the Gallery of Ukrainian Artists,” profiling this book functions as a time machine, the presentation. The majority of the Struggle for Independence,” consists of 63 of Ukraine’s greatest artists (respon- $100 is amazingly inexpensive. I would postcards were printed prior to 1918. almost 800 postcards that follow sible for a huge percentage of the art- most strongly recommend this fabulous The introductory part of the book Ukrainian history from ancient times to work that appears on Ukrainian post- volume to anyone interested in Ukrainian (about 100 pages) consists of six the recent past. Many of Ukraine’s most cards). A bibliography of postcard col- history or culture. Ukrainian essays: “The Centenary of the famous monarchs and Kozak leaders are lecting (65 entries dating back to 1901), Books may be ordered from: Morgan Ukrainian Card”; “The Searcher’s Happy shown, but the bulk of this section con- a listing of abbreviations that appear on Williams, P.O. Box 2607, Washington, DC Fortune”; “Ukraine and Ukrainians”; sists of cards honoring those men and the backs of postcards (identifying the 20013; e-mail, [email protected] 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 No. 37

SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES IN SYDNEY

Vitalii (who did not qualify for Atlanta), The Ukrainian track and field team is, explained Mr. Kulyk. perhaps, the single Ukrainian squad at “They [the Sydorenkos] are from the Sydney Games that will have aged Zaporizhia, very capable fighters and true since Atlanta. However, among its ath- to the Kozak tradition of the region,” said letes are many of Ukraine’s most estab- Mr. Kulyk. lished Olympic stars, and much talent While Ukraine remains a heavyweight remains. Serhii Bubka remains first and in Olympic boxing and gymnastics, it has foremost among them. The Sydney never made a noticeable splash in swim- Games will be his fourth Olympics, but ming. This year that could change. the 36-year-old still seeks his first “We have never had as strong a team Olympic gold, and that should be suffi- in swimming as we do this year,” said cient motivation to keep him competi- Mr. Kulyk. Ukrainian officials are confi- tive. Ukrainian officials say he has fully dent the team can win at least three overcome the Achilles heel problems that medals in Sydney. The leading contender forced him out of the 1996 Olympics and is Yana Klochkova, an 18-year-old have hampered his performances for the dynamo from Kharkiv who holds world last several years. championship titles in the 400-meter Also back is Inesa Kravets, the triple medley and the breaststroke. The team jump gold medalist in 1996. Although has placed high hopes on Ms. Klochkova she had health problems as late as the and would consider it a disappointment if beginning of this year, Mr. Kulyk said she does not medal. she is now in fine health and great form. AP The men’s team has another young In addition to defending her triple jump hopeful in Ihor Cherevynskyi, also 18, Romania’s Beatrice Caslaru (left) and Yana Klochkova from Ukraine look up at the title, Ms. Kravets has qualified for the who took a medal in the 2000 World long jump. scoreboard after the final of the women’s 200-meter medley on July 6 at the Championships. Veterans Ihor Snitko and European Swimming Championships in Helsinki, Finland. The two broke the 19- Perhaps Ukraine’s best chance in Denis Silantiev supplement the swim- track and field lies with the long and year-old championship record for the event, clocking identical times of 2:12.57 to ming team’s youth with their previous share the gold medal. lanky Inga Babakova, the current world Olympic experience. In Atlanta, Mr. champion and bronze medalist in international success than the women, Snitko took fourth place in the 400-meter Atlanta. She is one of the country’s best but it does have Oleksander Beresh, who freestyle event. athletes and has shown a remarkable Ukraine’s Olympians... In Olympic diving Ukraine may have (Continued from page 1) is the 1999 overall European champion. ability to prepare for competition. Last its first medal-contender in years in the The hope is that the 23-year-old will year she gave birth to a baby girl, and recently and is expected to vie for gold. person of Olena Zhupina. The 27-year- dominate several of the individual events just weeks later at the world champi- The seven-member women’s gymnas- old is the current world champion in syn- tic team also includes four 16-year-olds and push his way to an overall medal. onships showed up the last day and won chronized diving. She will also compete the gold medal. with plenty of talent and international Ukrainian Olympic boxing also lost a in 3-meter board and platform diving in success. The youngsters are led by Olha dominating presence when Atlanta gold Another Ukrainian athlete to watch is Sydney. Oleksander Bahach, bronze medalist in Roschupkina, the smallest of the tum- medalist Volodymyr Klychko entered the Ukrainian weightlifters have sufficient bling pixies, who Ukrainian officials professional ranks after his 1996 success. the shot put in Atlanta. The IOC has talent and experience to contribute to given him the go-ahead to compete in hope will medal in the beam. Team lead- The team has replaced him, however, Ukraine’s medal count in Sydney, as Sydney after he served a short suspen- ers believe that Tetiana Yarosh, who with two powerful, albeit lighter, talents well. Although the team obviously will sion for failing a drug test. He and part- medaled in the most recent European in Volodymyr and Valerii Sydorenko. miss super heavyweight gold medalist ner Yurii Bilonoh give Ukraine an excel- Championships, also has a chance for a The two brothers, who are fraternal and world record holder, Timur lent chance at a gold medal in the shot medal. twins, hope to maintain the standard set Taimazov, his absence could be offset by put. In hammer throw, too, the The men’s team has had more limited by Volodymyr and his boxing brother veteran weightlifter Denys Gotfrid, who Ukrainians look good, with both took a bronze in Atlanta. Olympic offi- Oleksander Krykun and Vladyslav cials say Mr. Gotfrid has improved Piskunov showing promise. tremendously in the last four years. In the glamour event of track and Today he is world champion in the 99- kilogram division, an accomplishment he field, the 100-meter dash, Ukraine can is expected to exceed with Olympic gold make a mark with Zhanna Pintusevych, in Sydney. Ukrainian officials also like who qualified for the finals in Atlanta the chances of Ihor Razorionov in the only to finish last in the eight-person 108 kilogram division. Mr. Razorionov field. She has raised her level of perform- was the world champion in that weight ance still further in the last four years, class in 1998. taking second place at the most recent In wrestling, the other Olympic power European Championships. The Sydney sport, Ukrainians should flex their Games will show whether she can rise to strength as they did in 1996, when they the highest levels and compete with U.S. took a gold and two bronze medals. Two and Jamaican super-speedsters such as of the three medalists will be back for the American Marion Jones. Sydney Games, including Viacheslav Finally, Ukraine expects that it will Oliinyk, who became the first Ukrainian harvest at least one gold and probably to win Olympic gold for Ukraine in the more in rhythmic gymnastics, another Summer Olympics when he took first sport that it has historically dominated. place in the 90-kilogram division. Mr. While it was uncertain even last month Oliinyk opted for retirement after his whether current European and world accomplishment, but decided to return to champion Olena Vitrychenko would the sport for the 2000 Games. Also compete after problems with the NOCU, returning is Zaza Zozirov, who won a she was given the go-ahead several days bronze in freestyle wrestling in 1996. ago and is part of the Sydney squad. She What is not known is whether the is the indisputable favorite for several team can overcome the loss of its highly medals, including her specialty, the rib- regarded head trainer, Borys Savlokha, bon, and in the overall judging. who is serving a prison term after a rack- Although the team’s talent is obvious, eteering conviction earlier this year. and results in recent competitions prove Ukraine also should make another as much, Mr. Kulyk underscored that, as good showing in yachting, in which its in every Olympics where athletic squad has excelled in the last four years. prowess is honed to a fine edge, the dif- The team has two returning Olympic ference between a medal and sixth place gold-medal crews: the women’s duo of is minuscule. Ms. Pakholchyk and Ms. Taran in yacht- “We are ready, but this is the ing and the men’s duo of Mr. Braslavets Olympics, and many factors can come and Mr. Matvienko. While the into play,” explained the Ukrainian Braslavets/Matvienko duo has had some Olympic official. “Winning depends on limited success since Atlanta, more than physical training, it means AP Pakholchyk/Taran have continued to psychological preparedness and proper Olena Zhupina of Ukraine takes third place in the women’s 10-meter platform diving dominate the sport as world champions adaptation to the environment. And let’s on July 5 at the European Swimming Championships in Helsinki, Finland. from 1997 to 1999. not forget about good judging as well.” No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 11

SUMMER OLYMPIC GAMES IN SYDNEY Olympic official reflects on team’s chances

by Peter Shmigel gold medals. Forty percent of the partici- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly pating Ukrainian athletes are either world or European champions. SYDNEY – Viktor Gavrylak can tell The Ukrainian men’s bicycle velodrome you what Ukraine’s top boxer eats for racing team also has world champion sta- breakfast, or the exact scores Ukraine’s tus. Other teams with strong qualifications divers received at the European titles. are the men’s and women’s rowing teams Among the National Olympic (fours). Committee of Ukraine (NOCU) delegation Former gold medalists competing for in the Olympic Village, it is Mr. Ukraine in the Sydney 2000 Games are: Gavrylak’s job to know, as he is responsi- Viacheslav Oliinyk in Greco-Roman ble for all matters relating to Ukraine’s wrestling, Yevhen Braslavets (who is sporting performance at the Sydney 2000 Games. When you ask Mr. Gavrylak about expected to be Ukraine’s flag-bearer in the Ukraine’s medal chances, however, you opening ceremonies) and Ihor Matvienko get a different approach. in 470 class sailing, Inessa Kravets in long “My hair is white because I am a very jump and triple jumps, and Serhii Bubka in long serving sports administrator. I long pole vault. ago learned not to give a prognosis of a The vast majority of Ukraine’s athletes team’s chances,” Mr. Gavrylak, who is in the Sydney 2000 Games will compete in attending his fourth Olympic Games, individual disciplines. Mr. Gavrylak, replied diplomatically. whose full-time job is as advisor to the Nevertheless, numbers speak for them- Kyiv-based State Committee for Youth selves, and in bundles of folders on his Affairs, Sports and Tourism, puts this temporary desk in the NOCU’s Olympic down to Ukraine’s economic conditions Village office, Mr. Gavrylak has plenty of and the fact that it is more expensive to them. Culled from page after page of support the elite training of teams. handwritten notes, they paint an interesting Mr. Gavrylak’s boss at the Sydney 2000 picture of Ukraine’s participation in Games, Vasyl Zabroda, the chief of mis- Sydney. sion of the NOCU, believes that the For example, Ukraine will have 239 emphasis on individual sports creates some athletes competing in 27 sports: archery, particularly difficult challenges and oppor- badminton, boxing, cycling – road, cycling tunities. – track, cycling – mountain bike, canoeing, “Because we are competing in almost kayaking, diving, fencing, freestyle exclusively individual sports, much will wrestling, Greco-Roman wrestling, gym- depend on the draws our athletes receive in nastics – artistic, gymnastics – rhythmic, their initial rounds of competition. In team judo, modern pentathlon, rowing, sailing, sports, your chances are increased because shooting (including 10m air rifle, 50m rifle of the pool systems that are generally and skeet), swimming, synchronized used,” Mr. Zabroda said. swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and As the games proceed, Mr. Gavrylak field, trampoline, triathlon and weightlift- will be there with his reams of paper, pen- AP ing. cil and ruler in hand, recording the medal Iryna Mykhalchenko, Ukraine’s high jump gold champion, jumps over a 1.98-meter Thirty-four percent of the Ukrainian count. Though he may not be willing to mark during Ukraine’s track and field championships in Kyiv on August 6. team also participated in the Atlanta pick winners in advance, he’ll no doubt Games in 1996 where Ukraine won nine share the exhilaration of Ukrainian gold. The Ukrainian team also has sponsor- Preparations... ship support from Coca-Cola, Adidas, (Continued from page 1) Samsung and telecommunications Among Ukraine’s recent world champions to watch in Sydney are: providers in Ukraine. issues associated with the early days of Elbrus Tedeiev – freestyle wrestling the Olympic Games. We need to do As athletes focus on their training, two major events will take place before the Denys Gotfrid – weightlifting everything we can to ensure the funda- Ruslana Taran and Olena Pakholchyk – 470 class, sailing mentals are in place in terms of training opening ceremonies of the Sydney 2000 Games on September 15. On the weekend Olena Vitrychenko – rhythmic gymnastics sessions, transport, accommodations, Yana Klochkova – 400m medley, swimming catering and other matters for the athletes. of September 8-10, the Ukrainian Australian community will be holding a Olena Zhupina – 10m platform and synchro diving At the same time, we need to fulfill our Svitlana Serbina – synchro diving responsibilities to the local community, major Ukrainian Olympic Festival in Albury-Wodonga, a provincial city Ihor Razorionov – weightlifting the people and government of Ukraine, Inga Babakova – high jump, track and field and the Olympic movement,” Mr. halfway between Sydney and Melbourne that has been the key pre-Games training Serhii Bubka – pole vault, track and field Zabroda explained. Zhanna Pintusevych – 100m and 200m sprint, track and field Seasoned hands from past Ukrainian base for many of Ukraine’s elite sports- people. Denis Sylantiev – 100m and 200m butterfly, swimming and Soviet participation in Olympic Serhii Holubytskyi – fencing Games noted that Sydney’s Olympic Organized by the Australian Federation Village is easily the best ever and that of Ukrainian Organizations, the festival’s preparations look very thorough. program will include an official dinner Beyond training, the Ukrainian delega- attended by 30 athletes and officials, flag- tion has begun to settle into the patterns of raising ceremonies with municipal offi- Olympic Village life – getting haircuts, fig- cials and the broader local community, uring out how to work mobile phones, flirt- cultural displays and concerts, and church ing with the scores of Australian volunteers, services. Attendance by more than 5,000 sourcing cured herrings to supplement the of Australia’s total 25,000 Ukrainians is village diet, and finding out, not just the hoped for and expected. best routes to training venues, but also to On September 13, Ukraine’s delegation petting zoos for kangaroos and koalas. will be welcomed to the Olympic Village From a Ukrainian Australian commu- by its mayor. It is expected that Prime nity perspective, Mr. Dechnicz noted that Minister Yuschenko will be flying in for the level of enthusiasm among the small this ceremony when Ukraine’s flag is for- local community is strong – and that this mally raised for the first time at the is reflected in the funds raised and volun- Sydney 2000 Games. Mr. Yuschenko will teers recruited. remain in Australia to represent Ukraine “Over the last three years our commu- at the opening ceremonies of the Games. nity has tried to play a positive role in terms of securing training venues, organ- EDITOR’S NOTE: The names of izing pre-Olympic logistics, and provid- Ukraine’s Olympic athletes are ing financial and human resources. It’s transliterated from the official AP great to see it coming to fruition when Ukrainian-language team list you walk into the [Olympic] Village and released in Kyiv. Olena Vitrychenko from Ukraine during a rhythmic gymnastics routine at the see the flag flying,” Mr. Dechnicz said. Gymnastic Masters 2000 in Karlsruhe, Germany, on April 8. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 No. 37

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COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Donations to Purchase Verkhovyna Ukrainian American Cultural Foundation P.O. Box 418 Glen Spey, N.Y. 12737 Clifton parish honors Rev. Zemlachenko www.uacf.net [email protected]

Last Name First Name Amount Bilaniuk Dr. Jaroslav, Ivan, Stefan $1,000 Bilous Anna $100 Bilynsky Oleh and Natalie $100 Cap Vasyl and Maria $100 Clebowitz Walter $1,000 Efremov-Kendal Nicholas $50 Hajduk Ivan and Kateryna $600 Huraleczko Luba $100 Kinach Nicholas $1,000 Kobryn Atanas and Kateryna $100 Komarynsky Irene $500 Maystrenko Lewko $100 Pledge Honored Myzyka Frederick and Adele $200 Nedwell Elizabeth $10 ODUM-RAYUD Detroit Branch $1,000 Palydowycz Dr. Severin $250 Sapienza Thomas and Daria $1,000 Singura Zenon and Lydia $1,000 The Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Zemlachenko (seated, center) is flanked Snihatsch Anna $500 by his wife, Tatiana, and Ivan Bilobron (parish president. Standing (from left) Sullivan Mary $100 are Andrew Shevchenko (master of ceremonies), Dr. Silvia Bilobron, Anna Trojan-Masnyk Christina $100 Wojtiuk and Mary Yurcheniuk (banquet planning committee). Uzdejczuk Walter and Maria $500 Yuczak Wasyl and Maria $200 by Dr. Sylvia Bilobron N.J., until July 1976. Zaininger Lydia $1,000 The Rev. Zemlachenko was again recog- Zielyk Ihor and Daria $200 CLIFTON, N.J. – On July 23, a beauti- nized for his dedication and commitment to Zielyk Andrij and Maria $200 ful, sunny day, as if a gift from God, St. Orthodoxy in 1966 by the late Metropolitan Mary Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox John and presented with a specially adorned MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY Church of Clifton, N.J., together with dis- cross; in 1976, due to a shortage of priests, Please make tax-deductible checks payable to UACF at the above address tinguished guests, celebrated 20 years of he was relieved of his duties at the dedicated service to the Clifton community Consistory and assigned to a parish in by the Very Rev. Protopresbyter Michael Northampton, Pa., where he served for four Zemlachenko. A divine liturgy was fol- years. lowed by a celebratory banquet at the Finally, on July 13, 1980, the Rev. Binghamton Floating Restaurant in Zemlachenko celebrated his first service at St. Andrew’s Brotherhood Edgewater, N.J., overlooking the Manhattan St. Mary Protectress in Clifton. In 1995, on at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Memorial Church skyline. his 40th anniversary of priesthood, he was The Rev. Zemlachenko’s career began on elevated to protopresbyter. invites the Ukrainian community April 5, 1953, when then Archbishop Among the several adversities faced by Mstyslav ordained him deacon at St. Mary the parish in past years, declining member- of New York and New Jersey to the Protectress Church in Rochester, N.Y. ship and low attendance, the Rev. Subsequently, in February 1955, he took his Zemlachenko and his wife, Tatiana, have vows as priest before Archbishop Mstyslav served as leaders and motivators to ocer- at St. Volodymyr Cathedral in New York. come these difficulties. Recognizing St. FirstFirst AnnualAnnual He was assigned to his first parish in Mary Protectress Church as a small bastion Uniondale, Long Island, and later to church- of traditional Ukrainian Orthodox rites, cul- es in Minersville, Pa., and Bayonne, N.J. ture and customs, the Rev. Zemlachenko Pig Roast Picnic The Rev. Zemlachenko’s first major helped spearhead a “mini-revival” of parish Pig Roast Picnic recognition of service to the faithful life and membership. His appeal to fourth- occurred in 1963, when he was elevated to wave immigrants and recall of some “lost” We invite all members of our extended Ukrainian family to enjoy protopriest, again by Archbishop Mstyslav. members has guaranteed the preservation of good food and drink in the company of friends from fifteen other Furthermore, when the fifth Ecumenical a parish that many would say, due to its Ukrainian Church parishes. Council of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church unadulteration, is one “which time has for- of America took place in October 1964, the gotten.” Very Rev. Zemlachenko was elected a For this exceptional service and his true For those watching their cholesterol intake the picnic will have a member of its Consistory and named treas- love of the Holy Ukrainian Orthodox variety of foods other than the roasted pig. urer. It was during this time that he also Church, the Clifton community celebrated served as assistant clergy for St. Andrew the Rev. Zemlachenko’s important mile- Music, games and volleyball will be available for the young of Memorial Church in South Bound Brook, stone with great joy. body and heart.

Members of the 39th Branch Saturday, September 16, 2000 of the Ukrainian National Association beginning at 12:00 noon will hold their at Church grounds next to St. Andrew’s Memorial Church ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING So. Bound Brook, New Jersey on September 17, 2000, at 2 p.m. COME WITH YOUR FAMILIES, FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS! at Ukrainian National Home, Syracuse, N.Y. MAKE NEW ACQUAINTANCES Mrs Joyce Kotch, Secretary

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by Oleh Skubiak making contributions to Plast and other 501(c) (3) organizations that support the CHICAGO – The Pobratymy stated purposes of the fraternity: to renew Foundation Inc., established in 1992 by and strengthen Plast; to encourage excel- members of Plast’s Pobratymy Fraternity, lence and self-improvement; to encourage recently made a contribution of $4,716 to identification and cooperation among support developmental activities of the Plast Ukrainian youth; and to inform others about Ukrainian Scouting Organization. The contribution was made at a recent Ukraine. reception celebrating the 50th anniversary This year’s contribution was the result of of the Plast Chicago Chapter at Ss. a new fund-raising activity organized by the Volodymyr and Olha Community Center in Pobratymy Fraternity – the first annual plast Chicago. Chicago Golf Outing. The Pobratymy Foundation Inc. has The second annual Plast Chicago Golf made numerous contributions over the past Outing is scheduled for Saturday, several years to support Plast, particularly in September 9, at Renwood Golf Club, in the the area of counselor training. It has made Chicago area, near Round Lake, Ill. The contributions to the Plast Chicago Chapter, scramble-format tournament will be fol- the Plast National Executive Council, and to lowed by an awards dinner, including candidates for “Lisova Shkola” (a rigorous steaks, refreshments, music and entertain- counselor training camp) from both North ment. Interested parties should contact Ihor America and Ukraine. Hrynewycz at (312) 829-8146 or The Pobratymy Foundation is limited to [email protected].

Oleh Skubiak of the Pobratymy Foundation (left) presents a contribution to Andres Durbak, president (stanychnyi) of the Plast Chicago Chapter. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 No. 37 UKEUKELLODEONODEON FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

This summer many UKELODEON readers attended Plast camps for preschoolers known as “Tabory Ptashat.” Below are reports from several of those camps. “Ptashata” enjoy camps near Cleveland ...

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio – More which they made themselves. than a decade ago, Plast instituted The camp was run by two Plast its Tabir Ptashat designed to give 4- members – Nadia Palka-Zappernick , 5- and 6-year-olds and their par- from the Shostokryli Plast sorority and ents a fun camping experience. Christine Panchuk-Fedynsky from the This summer’s camp at Pysanyi Lisovi Mavky sorority. Seventeen par- Kamin near Cleveland took place ent volunteers and one “bratchyk” on July 9-15. helped make the camp a big success. Twenty-two enthusiastic campers Highlights from the group’s world along with their moms or dads came (and some out-of-this-world) travels from Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, included very creative puppet theater Washington, Philadelphia and Miami shows, a carnival with pony rides, to participate in the program titled nature walks, the Tabir Ptashat “sopil- “Let po Sviti” or “Travels Around the ka” band, cookie baking and decorat- World.” ing, storytelling and a camp Campers from the Pysanyi Kamin camp in Middlefield, Ohio, during an outing. Using their imaginations and with Olympics. passports and suitcases in hand, the Participants went home weary but young campers embarked on a week- happy with many happy memories of ... at the Soyuzivka resort long adventure, collecting interesting Pysanyi Kamin and their around-the- mementos along the way – many of world adventure. ... in the Buffalo area

NORTH COLLINS, N.Y. – Ten In addition to the usual camp families braved initial downpours activities of songs, games, crafts, and enthusiastically pitched their and bonfires, the children cooked tents to begin the 11th Tabir Ptashat, and ate delicious “stone soup,” “Krai Lisy na Polantsi,” at Novyi made kazoos at the world famous Sokil campground near Buffalo, N.Y. Eden Kazoo Factory, petted newborn Sixteen children, nearly all third- calves at Phillips dairy farm and saw generation Novyi Sokil campers, a herd of buffalo at the nearby A&S traveled from five different states, Buffalo Ranch. including Washington, Texas, The highlight of the week came on Pennsylvania, Illinois, and of course, July 22 with the 50th anniversary New York. Marta (née Elyjiw) celebration of Novyi Sokil – the first Brewer, assisted by Andrew and oldest Plast camp in the Pryshlak and Dr. Christina Stasiuk, Americas, which is known for its led the camp, which took place July jewel-like natural beauty and friend- 16-22. ly atmosphere. KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Tabir Ptashat was held again at Soyuzivka this year. Seen above during the second tour of the day camp for preschoolers is one of the beloved camp activities: storytelling. The camp, held July 2- 8, was attended by 33 girls and 20 boys from such far-flung states as California, Arizona, Florida, Illinois and Ohio, and even from the province of Ontario in Canada. The director of the Tabir Ptashat’s second tour was Tunia Bilyk-Shatynski. The first tour of the camp, directed by Daria Temnycky, attracted 53 campers from June 25 through July 2. Tabir Ptashat is organized annually at the Ukrainian National Association resort by the Pershi Stezhi sorority of the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization.

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UKELODEON is published on the second Sunday of every month. To make it into our next issue, dated October 8, please send in your materials by September 29. (Please include a daytime phone number.) Send in your articles, letters, photos, etc. to: The Ukrainian Weekly, UKELODEON, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, N.J., 07054; telephone, (973) 292-9800; fax, (973) 644-9510; e-mail, [email protected]. “Ptashata” at the Novyi Sokil Plast camp in North Collins, N.Y. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 19 Ukraine Day held at Florida library Mishanyna by Tatiana Halyna Lotocky (as told to Mama) R U L E R O A S D L O O H C S COOPER CITY, Fla. – Every Wednesday this summer my two little sisters, E K I S H S C G A M E S R E I Sonya and Taisa, have been going to the Davie/Cooper City public library branch for Broward County Library’s 2000 Florida Youth Program. This year D A R U A I M Y S K C A P L L it’s called “Your Passport to the World.” The program is for little kids age 3 to 5. On Wednesdays they visited coun- N G N M P E Y X K N I T K E V tries like Norway, Italy, Africa and Mexico. July 19 was “Ukraine” Day. U G Y M E Z A S O R E T C C E We had to get dressed in our Ukrainian costumes N O Y E N N D L O M A P A T R early in the morning so we W L A R C O R O B A L Y B I O wouldn’t be late. First, they knocked on a O D N R I R A E L A D E M O Z toy bumblee’s hive and said D M S N L B R E A D I N G N D a poem. Then, Arlene Garcia (in charge of Youth C H A M P I O N D I S P O R T Services) read “The September traditionally is a month characterized by a flurry of activities, so Mitten,” a Ukrainian folk our Mishanyna this month lists words that remind us of things related to the tale. We listened to “The beginning of the school year. Good luck to all of our readers during this year. Mosquito and the Fly” on a (We hope you will write to UKELODEON when you get a chance...) cassette tape, while Ms. This September is different, though, as Australia hosts the Summer Olympic Garcia held the book for all games. That’s why Mishanyna also includes words related to the Olympics. to see. Then everyone did (Are you planning to watch the sports competitions with your parents?) the “Hokey Pokey” to Ron Cahute’s “Booryak” CD. backpack games pen September By this time my vinok was books gold pencil silver hurting my head! bronze Labor Day reading sport Finally, it was our turn to champion medal ruler summer dance. We danced the down under Olympic school “Honyviter,” which is a Ukrainian folk dance. It’s fast and it has many steps. The Lotocky sisters: Tatiana, 9, Sonya, 2, and Mykola Myshka goes to the Olympics It’s fun to do. Everyone Taisa, 5. clapped. Then Mama said I could take my vinok off of my ears. I felt better! My aunt Donna Maksymowich-Waskiewicz brought wooden “pysanky” so the kids wouldn’t break the real ones. Everyone got to touch them. Janet Raymond is in charge of the crafts the children make at the end of the day. This time the little children made paper “pysanky” with paper, glitter, sequins, glue, and crayons. I helped Sonya, who is 2. Since everyone liked our dance so much, they asked us to do it a second time! Assumption School students help Ukraine

Mykola Myshka is visiting his friend Katya-roo, who is participating in this year’s Olympic Games in the javelin. Do you know where the Games are being held? Is this the first, second or third time that Ukraine is participating in the Summer Olympics with its own independent team? Ask your parents. See if they know the answers! Hint: The first answer may be seen in the stamp above. As for the second answer, check out the “Focus on Philately” column published in last week’s issue of The Ukrainian Weekly.

PERTH AMBOY, N.J. – At the end of the 1999-2000 school year, the Ukrainian Assumption School raised nearly $1,250 for the families of miners Letter to Mykola Myshka killed in Krasnodon, Ukraine. The effort began in Miroslava Moriak’s fifth Mykola Myshka received the following answer to the question he posed in grade, where students collected $102. At a special liturgy and prayer service the August issue of UKELODEON. an additional $565 was raised. The school’s Glee Club, under the direction of Dear Mykola: Melanie Lawrence, raised more than $400 during its spring concert. As well, the students collected about 2,000 pounds of toys and clothing for kids in The reason that you wave your Ukrainian flag is because it is Ukrainian Ukraine. Seen above (from left) with a shipment are: Benjamin Ruiz, Bryce Independence Day, which is celebrated on August 24. Houser, Nina Gera, Caitlin O’Neill, Dana Leitauser, Jeremy Rosa and Christine Iacuzio, with Sister Vladimyra Leskin, principal. Orest Pyndus, age 4 1/2, Newark, N.J. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 10, 2000 No. 37

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Monday, September 11 seminar series, by Ihor Hyrych, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, on the PHILADELPHIA: The School of the topic “Valentyn Sadovsky: Economist and Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble will Political Leader” (in Ukrainian). The lec- begin classes at 6 p.m. in the Ukrainian ture will be held at the Munk Center for Educational and Cultural Center, 700 International Studies, 1 Devonshire Place, Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa. Registration Room 108N, at 4 p.m. for new students will begin at 6:15 p.m. on September 11 and 18. New students who Saturday, September 30 are interested in attending classes must be a minimum of 4 years old at time of regis- NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of tration. For further information contact America will formally open the upcoming Nina Prybolsky, (215) 572-1552. season with an autumn cocktail reception. The evening will feature open bar, hors Saturday, September 16 d’oeuvres and entertainment. Tickets are $25 per person. The party will take place NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific at the institute, 2 E. 79th St., and will Society will hold a presention by Dr. Sehii begin at 7:30 p.m. For full details, visit the Bilokin, senior research fellow of the UIA website (www.brama.com/uia) or Institute of the History of Ukraine, the contact the institute, (212) 288-8660, for National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, reservations. on “Archival Sources about Mass Terror in the USSR.” The talk will be held at the HARTFORD, Conn.: The 50th anniver- society’s building at 63 Fourth Ave. sary celebration of the Hartford branch of (between Ninth and 10th streets). For Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization additional information call (212) 254- will include a dinner and dance to be held 5130. at the Ukrainian National Home, 961 Wethersfield Ave. The banquet will start at Thursday, September 21 5:30 p.m.; the dance at 9:30 p.m. All are invited. For information call Wanda Baxer, NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of (860) 225-0911. America and Freedom House invite the public to a book signing, lecture and Saturday-Sunday, October 21-22 reception featuring Chrystia Freeland, UTICA, N.Y.: St. Volodymyr the Great THE UKRAINIAN ENGINEERS’ SOCIETY OF AMERICA, INC. deputy editor of the Toronto Globe and Mail and former Kyiv/Moscow correspon- Ukrainian Catholic Church will commem- announces the dent for the Financial Times. Ms. Freeland orate its 50th anniversary on October 21- will discuss the transformation of the 22, at 6 Cottage Place (adjacent to Russian economy as described in her latest Munson-Williams-Proctor Institute). On UESA Plenary Meeting 2000 Saturday, beginning at 4 p.m., there will September 30, 2000 book, “Sale of the Century,” and will high- light parallels with developments in be a program featuring the Lvivyany and at the UESA Headquarters Ukraine. The event will begin promptly at the bandurist duo Lisova Pisnia, followed 2 East 79th Street, New York City 6:30 p.m. at the institute, 2 E. 79th St. For by a cocktail hour and zabava/dance at 8 more details, visit the UIA website p.m. On Sunday, the pontifical divine Registration at 11:00 a.m.; Meeting opening at 12:30 p.m. (www.brama.com/uia) or contact the insti- liturgy will be offered by Bishop Basil tute, (212) 288-8660). Losten and the Rev. Michael Bundz, Information: WWW.UESA.ORG or (914) 674-2064 beginning at 9:30 a.m., and will include Friday, September 22 the blessing of the completed iconography. A banquet will be held at the Utica TORONTO: The Canadian Institute of Radisson on Genesee Street at noon. Ukrainian Studies at the University of Contact the Rev. Bundz, (315) 735-5138, You’ve packed their belongings Toronto is holding a lecture, as part of its for further information. and shipped them off to school... Now, what DID you forget? A subscription to The Ukrainian Weekly! Give the college students in your family their own nine-month gift subscription to The Ukrainian Weekly. The Ukrainian Weekly is a great resource for stu- dents who plan to write college papers on topics about Ukraine, helps students keep in touch with the Ukrainian community throughout the United States and Canada, and gives students the opportunity to keep learning about their Ukrainian heritage once they leave home.

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