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Published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., a fraternal non-profit association vol. LXII No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST i4,1994 75 cents

Memorial plaque Unveiled at Site Decrees strengthen chief exec's power of first internment camp in Canada President Kuchma takes charge by Marta Kolomayets spoke out in favor of a strong presidential Kyyiv Press Bureau parliamentary state, where the president maintains strong executive power. KYYiv - in an attempt to strengthen Despite these polar approaches, Deputy his role as Ukraine's chief executive, Parliamentary Speaker Oleksander President Leonid Kuchma issued two Tkachenko told interfax-Ukraine that the decrees on Monday evening, August 8, decrees were coordinated between putting himself directly in charge of the President Kuchma and Speaker Moroz. government and subordinating all local Mr. Kuchma's advisers also confirmed councils to the presidency. that the Parliament's leadership had been The decrees, "On Measures Designed told about the content of the decrees before to Restructure and Ensure Proper they were issued. Management in the State Executive" and Mr. Tkachenko said that currently the "On Management of Regional Executive executive and legislative authorities are Bodies," also give Mr. Kuchma the in a "single vertical line since the power to set the government's agenda Parliament is making laws and control- and appoint and dismiss the heads of ling their implementation along the verti– powerful state committees. cal line and the presidential executive President Kuchma's decrees were power controls the government and thus issued during the Supreme Council's sum– performs its functions." mer recess, perhaps deliberate timing on in effect, Mr. Kuchma has re-created the part of the president, who may face former President Leonid Kravchuk's insti– opposition from the Communist-dominat– tution of presidential representatives in the ed Parliament. Some deputies surmise that regions, an organ the Supreme Council the decrees could lead to confrontation Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk and internment camp survivor Stefa Mielniczuk pose had liquidated during its last session. between the two branches of power in the beside the commemorative plaque at Kingston's Fort Henry. Mrs. Mielniczuk "These decrees are unconstitutional, fall, when the Parliament reconvenes. holds a fragment of the barbed wire used at the camp in Spirit Lake, Quebec. because the regional administration Oleksander Moroz, the parliamentary heads are subordinated to the Supreme speaker, has advocated a parliamentary- by Nestor Gula Peter Galadza, representing the Ukrainian Council under the current Constitution," presidential administration for Ukraine, Catholic Church, and the Rev. Petro Boiko, said one political analyst. which would, in effect, create a powerful K1NGSTON, Ontario - The quest for representing the Ukrainian Orthodox "But, if you were to ask me what Ї think Parliament and curb presidential powers. redress for Canadians of Ukrainian origin Church. Ukraine's Ambassador to Canada, of his decrees, Ї would have to say that І "There can be no reforms without a who were interned during World War І viktor Batyuk, attended as well. support them fully," he added, "it's the strong, effective state power," President has taken its first concrete step. A plaque A screening of Yurij Luhovy's docu– only way the newly elected president can Kuchma said during his inaugural address, commemorating the internees was mentary film "Freedom Had A Price" carry on any economic reforms." promising that he was going to strengthen unveiled here on August 4 at Fort Henry, took place in the fort's powder magazine To this end, the president, "in order to a historic installation dating back to the and unify the executive vertical. During 18th century and the site of the first (Continued on page 3) his presidential campaign, Mr. Kuchma (Continued on page 2) internment camp set up in Canada by Prime Minister Robert Borden's Conservative government. Twenty-six camps were set up during the internment operations, which lasted Olga Medynska recognized as "Righteous Among Nations" from 1914 to 1920. Several dozen by Andrij Wynnyckyj Ukrainians were interned at Fort Henry. NEW YORK - Olga Medynska, 72, a native of the village of Savaryn, They were housed in the fort along with near Brody, Ukraine, and today a resident of Wethersfield, Conn., was for– German and Austrian naval officers. Most mally recognized on July 18 at the israeli Consulate here by Yad vashem, Ukrainian internees were later transferred the official Holocaust remembrance agency, as one of the "Righteous to the internment camps in Spirit Lake, Among the Nations" for her part in helping Jews escape Nazi persecution. Quebec, or Kapuskasing, Ontario. Yad vashem has recognized more than 12,000 men and women as The plaque unveiling was organized by "Righteous." the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Making the formal presentation of the ceremonial medal and certificate Association (UCCLA). Lubomyr Luciuk, on behalf of Yad vashem and the israeli government was Consul General the UCCLA's research director and a pro– Colette Avital. "it is not often that we have the opportunity to salute fessor at the Royal Military College in courage and say thank you," the envoy said. Kingston, played a key role. Dr. Luciuk has "We are a people with a long memory," Ms. Avital continued, "and now, been active in the campaign to win recogni– after 50 years have passed, we see not only the tragedy fof the Holocaust!, but tion for this injustice and has issued repeat– also some of the moments of solidarity." ed demands that the Ukrainian community in Canada receive some form of compensa– On a confidential note, the israeli official added, "1 was deeply moved as tion from the federal government. І read the personal story of Dziunia, whose life you saved when she was a 'The date of the unveiling was chosen young girl of 14 years... Her father had died, all her family had been found to coincide with the start of World War І in that bunker fwhere they hid unsuccessfully!. She gets to the first house and the start of the internment operations that she knows — and even though there is so much risk involved — here is in Canada," Dr. Luciuk said. Under the (Continued on page 14) War Measures Act, Ukrainian Canadians were deemed enemy aliens because they At the israeli Consulate in New York, Olga Medynska looks at photos were considered to be subjects of Austria- of her native town with Dr. Menachem Ben Sasson, the son of a woman Hungary, then at war with Canada. she rescued from Nazi persecution. The plaque was blessed by the Rev. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST i4,1994 No. 33 U.S. ambassador sends off NEWSBR1EFS ОРІС agribusiness delegation Baburin cited for inflammatory remarks Ukraine owes S960 million and Belarus S335 million to Gazprom for past deliv– KYYiv - "The tremendous potential 80 business plans were received from a SYMFEROP1L— The opposition in eries. Gazprom had reached an agree– of Ukrainian agriculture combined with cross-section of Ukrainian agribusiness. the Crimea's Parliament, the "Crimea ment with Ukraine in April under which proven U.S. technology and know-how These investment proposals were with Ukraine" Committee of the People's Kyyiv would clear its debt with cash and form the basis for this ОРІС reviewed by a joint U.S.-Ukrainian selec– Council of the Crimea, has appealed to shares in privatized gas storage and Agribusiness Mission," remarked U.S. tion committee drawn from the Ukraine's Parliament and general procu– transport facilities. But not much more Ambassador William Green Miller as a volunteers for Overseas Cooperative rator to brand Russian Deputy Sergei than S100 million has been paid since 25-member Ukrainian agribusiness dele– Assistance, the Citizens Network Baburin persona non grata in Ukraine, then, and Ukraine has not yet approved gation departed for the United States. Agribusiness Alliance, Peace Corps and reported Ukrainian television on August Gazprom's participation in privatization. The Overseas Private investment the U.S. Embassy. Selected participants 4. Mr. Baburin had visited the Crimean The Ukrainian payment followed a sharp Corporation (ОРІС) Agribusiness were then invited to one-on-one counsel– parliament on July 29, at which time he supply reduction by Gazprom and threats Mission, comprising 23 Ukrainian agri- ing sessions, during which American said that the Crimea is viewed as a part of a complete cutoff. More than 90 per– cultural enterprises drawn from 16 businessmen assisted to strengthen the of Russia. The People's Council of the cent of all Russian gas exports to oblasts, will put key U.S. investors in business plans. Crimea says such statements by foreign Western Europe utilize Ukrainian direct contact with Ukrainian agribusi– The August 8-15 mission will visit officials constitute interference in the pipelines and storage facilities. (Reuters) ness firms. These enterprises represent a Washington and Des Moines, lowa. The internal affairs of Ukraine. (RFE7RL wide range of Ukrainian agribusiness, program will include briefings by a vari– Daily Report) Crimean senses change in Kyyiv stance including agricultural machinery, chemi– ety of U.S. government agencies and cals, and the food processing and packag– face-to-face meetings with potential U.S. Crimean Parliament stirs citizenship pot KYYiv - Yevgeniy Saburov, vice- ing sectors. investors. ОРІС President Ruth R. premier of the Crimea, said he sensed a SYMFEROP1L— The Crimean ОРІС, working with the U.S. Embassy Harkin will accompany the delegation to change in Kyyiv's attitude towards the Parliament has resumed its separatist in Kyyiv, widely advertised its recruit– lowa. All U.S.-based costs of the delega– Crimea after his two-day visit to activities by formally requesting ment efforts in Ukraine. As a result, over tion will be borne by ОРІС. Ukraine's capital on July 29. The vice- Ukraine's Parliament for constitutional ОРІС is a U.S. government agency premier said, "They reckon with the and legislative changes that would allow that provides project financing, invest– the Crimea to make dual citizenship Crimea, understand its unusual state, ment insurance and a variety of arrangements with other countries, pre– emphasize it not to be one of the Russian withdrawal investor services in more than 130 sumably Russia. On August 4, by a 62-3 Ukrainian regions but a republic with its developing nations and emerging margin, with numerous abstentions by own face and its own economic way." is behind schedule economies throughout the world. ОРІС non-Russians, Crimean deputies passed Mr. Saburov pointed out that Kyyiv's R1GA— As of August 1, there encourages American overseas private the request. The vote comes on top of a invitation for serious discussions has led were 2,428 Russian military person– investment in sound business projects, March 27 referendum on the same ques– the Crimea out of its "information isola– nel at 63 bases in Latvia, reported thereby improving U.S. global compet– tion. in that plebiscite, conducted in tion." in Kyyiv, the vice-premier met RFE7RL Daily Report, on August 8, itiveness, creating American jobs and direct contravention of Kyyiv's wishes, with many Ukrainian cabinet members citing Ludis Pavilonis, the deputy increasing U.S. exports. ОРІС sup- the aging ethnic Russian majority strong– and presidential officials, where they dis– head of the Latvian bureau monitor– ports, finances and insures projects that ly supported dual citizenship, while cussed economic reform and aid to the ing Russian troop withdrawal. Mr. have a positive impact on U.S. employ– Crimean Ukrainians and Tatars heavily Crimean provinces suffering from Pavilonis regretted that the departure ment and the host country's economy opposed the idea. "Dual citizenship is the drought and rain. According to Galina of several Russian army units was and environment. only possible decision to resolve many Kostina, Mr. Saburov's press secretary, behind schedule, with the greatest Ambassador Miller added that "the Crimean problems," said Sergei Nikulin, Kyyiv promised to increase gas supplies delay being the infantry unit at ОРІС Agribusiness Mission is yet anoth– head of the peninsula's Parliamentary to the Crimea. Another subject for dis– Aluksne that should have pulled out er example of our efforts to promote U.S. Legislation Committee. But the Crimean cussion was the Crimea's role in imple– by July 30. Russia had also asked for trade and investment in Ukraine. A parliamentary decision is certain to meet menting reforms in Ukraine. Mr. a new deadline— December 31 — strong and vibrant commercial relation- strong resistance from officials in Kyyiv, Saburov stated that he saw a role for the for the withdrawal of military fami– ship will be key to a prosperous, market- among them newly inaugurated President Crimea in evaluating and recommending lies, due to a shortage of suitable oriented Ukrainian economy." Leonid Kuchma, who has already stated economic reforms. (interfax-Ukraine) housing. Latvia agreed to examine For more information on the ОРІС his opposition to the dual citizenship the cases individually, but will not Agribusiness Mission, please contact scheme. (Reuters) Deputy supports export of arms grant an over-all waiver for the fami- Michael Lally, commercial officer at the KYYiv - Ukrainian arms factories lies. (RFE7RL Daily Report) U.S. Embassy in Kyyiv, 417-1413 or Russia again threatens gas cutoff 219-1168; fax: 417-1419. should be given the right to export their MOSCOW— Russia's giant Gazprom production, said the chairman of the company on August 9 renewed a threat Parliament's Committee on Defense and the decree is intended to bring about to cut off gas supplies to economically State Security, volodymyr Mukhin. in a President... some fiscal discipline in factories that ailing Ukraine and Belarus if they failed August 2 interview with Holos Ukrainy, (Continued from page 1) existed on state-issued credits and did not to make a dent in their huge debts. the parliamentary daily, he said he would 1TAR-TASS said Gazprom had warned "stand for this with all his might." Mr. make management of the state executive account for their haphazard spending. President Kuchma's first decree, the governments of both countries, but it Mukhin said he believes it is in more efficient," has instructed that: "The realized that prospects of being paid for Ukraine's best interests to export arms most urgent issues related to economic issued on July 21, just two days after his inauguration, "On Fighting Organized past deliveries were slight. "Gas usage is and spoke out against "being in a hurry reforms, forming market relations and minimal during the summer and con– to reconstruct" the Security Service of social defense, shall be resolved by the Crime," directs law-enforcement agen– cies to detain and hold up to 30 days per– sumers are not too worried by such state– Ukraine, which he characterized as a Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine with the ments," TASS quoted a source in "healthy organism" with "great special- direct participation of the president of sons who are suspected, on the basis of Gazprom's dispatch department as say– ists" who need proper working condi– Ukraine." verified evidence, of committing or orga– ing. According to the same report, tions. (interfax-Ukraine) in the decree, the president is empow– nizing criminal offenses. ered to set the agenda of the Cabinet of The Parliament, in supporting this Ministers, co-author decrees on econom– decree, changed its law on the criminal ic reform and public defense, set regula– code, which originally detained persons tions for ministries and other state execu– suspected of a crime for only three days. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY FOUNDED 1933 tive bodies, and appoint and dismiss state Although some analysts have said the committee heads and other office holders decree is in violation of an individual's An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., subordinate to the Cabinet. human rights, many legislators in the a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. 07302. Yearly subscription rate: S30; for UNA members - S20. 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The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: Other decrees (201)451-2200 "The law passed in the Parliament was (201)434-0237,-0807,-3036 The president also issued a credit- necessary to fight crime today," said tightening decree on Monday, August 8, Hryhoriy Omelchenko, head of the par– Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz requiring state enterprises suffering from liamentary .Committee on Battling Crime changes to: Associate editor: Marta Kolomayets (Kyyiv) The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor: Khristina Lew cash-flow problems to submit business and Corruption. "Also, this is a tempo– P.O. Box 346 Staff writers7editors: Roman Woronowycz plans that explain why they need state rary law, to be in effect until January 1, Jersey City, N.J. 07303 Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj loans and how they aim to pay back the 1995. By October 1, we should review state. the criminal processing codes, which The Ukrainian Weekly, August 14,1994, No. 33, vol. LXll should be in accordance with internation– With industrial output down 36 per– Copyright 01994 The Ukrainian Weekly cent in the first six months of this year, al standards," he explained. No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14,1994 з 27 more deputies COMPOSITION OF THE SUPREME COUNCIL OF UKRAINE Registered in Elected on or after July 24 elected to occupy Faction or Party parliamentary factions Total as of May 27 July 24 July 31 August 7 Parliament seats 1. Communist Party of Ukraine 86 1 1 3 91 2. Socialist Party of Ukraine 25 25 by Marta Kolomayets Kyyiv Press Bureau 3. Agrarian Party 33 1 34 4. Unity-Yednist 26 26 KYYiv - Twenty-seven deputies 5. inter-Regional Bloc 27 27 were elected on Sunday, August 7, in the latest round of voting to fill vacant seats 6. Center 38 38 in Ukraine's 450-seat Supreme Council, 7. Reforms 27 .27 Central Electoral Commission officials 8. Rukh 27 1 28 reported Monday, August 8. 9. Statehood7Derzhavnist 26 26 Thirty-four seats were contested in this fifth round of parliamentary elec– 10. Those who did not join any faction 23 23 tions, but low voter turnout invalidated 11. independents 16 11 22 49 elections in seven districts. 12. Party for Democratic Rebirth of the Crimea 1 1 Of the 27 elected, 22 are independents, 1 three are members of the Communist 13. Party for Economic Rebirth of the Crimea 1 Party, one is a member of the Agrarian 14. Labor Congress 1 1 Party and one is a member of Rukh, the Total after spring elections 338 19 12 27 396 national democratic movement. Elected in first round, but died 2 Some of Ukraine's voters have gone to the polls seven times this year (twice Elected, but mandates invalidated 2 for presidential elections) because of an Deputies expected at September session 392 election law that requires 50 percent Chart prepared by Danylo Yanevsky and Marta Kolomayets. voter turnout, in addition, in order to be declared a winner, a candidate must receive 50 percent of the vote. Kondratiuk; independent, former head of Parliamentary elections in Ukraine local regional council. UCC urges Canada to live up have dragged on since March 27, when 9 Уоіуп region: Rostyslav Chapiuk, 338 legislators were elected. The remain– Agrarian Party, research assistant at Kyyiv ing 112 seats were set to be filled on Rural Economics institute; Mykola to its commitment to redress Sunday, July 24, but because of low Bayrak, independent, chief trade unionist W1NN1PEG - The Ukrainian Canadian UCC. The government's proposal did not voter turnout, only 20 were filled. at a city business; Serhiy Selifontiev, inde– Congress (UCC) headquarters has urged contain the UCC's request to create a Run-offs were then held on Sunday, pendent, vocational school director; the government of Canada to live up to its community fund. The UCC accepted July 31, and Sunday, August 7, which Oleksander Zhyr, independent, head of the 1992 commitment to redress the unjust three of the government's proposals, filled 39 more seats. Ukrainian Security Service's Organized internment of thousands of Canadians of namely: Fifty-three seats will be contested in a Crime Division in Dnipropetrovske. Ukrainian descent during the years 1914- 9 issuance of a formal acknowledg– 9 new round of elections, currently sched– Zakarpattia region: Mykhailo 1920. ment in the House of Commons that the uled for November. Ryabets, independent, department head "The government of Canada has not internment of innocent Ukrainian pio– The Ukrainian Parliament, which is in of Zakarpattia regional assembly; lived up to its promise to resolve the neers was unjust and unwarranted; summer recess until September 19, will Mykola Hrabar, independent, chief of issue of acknowledgment and redress in a 9 placement of historical plaques in convene in the fall with 392 members Kyyiv City Council's Organized timely and mutually satisfactory man– those national parks where internment expected to be present. Committee on Crime. ner," said UCC President Oleh camps were located; 9 Since parliamentary elections began, Kyyiv region: Mykhailo Zaborny, Romaniw. 9 the creation of an interpretive center two deputies' mandates were invalidated independent, director of collective farm; A UCC statement released August 5 in Banff National Park where the infa– because of violations during the elections Yaroslav Bardin, independent, vice-pres– noted: mous Castle Mountain internment Camp and two newly elected deputies have died. ident of agricultural firm; "The internment of close to 6,000 was located. Elections for those four seats will be 9 Kirovohrad region: valentyn men, women and children in 26 concen– The UCC declined the government's set by the Central Electoral Commission Chebotarov, independent, businessman; tration camps across the country was fourth proposal, namely the construction later this month. Mykola Petrenko, independent, Security Canada's first internment operation of a hall of records adjacent to the new Following is the list of deputies elect– Services of Ukraine Counterespionage against its own citizens. What was the location of the National Archives. ed on Sunday, August 7: 9 Department Chief; valentina Zavalevska, reason? What was their crime? They car– The UCC claim for compensation in Republic of the Crime: Yuriy Miro– independent, former presidential represen– ried Austrian passports and Canada was connection with the internment of shnychenko, Communist Party of the tative in the region. at war with the Austro-Hungarian Ukrainian Canadians is based on a study Crimea, member of the Party's City 9 Odessa region: volodymyr Sevryukov, Empire. They were innocent of any done by Price Waterhouse of vancouver, Committee; Eduard Pavlenko, Communist independent, chief of sea and river transport wrong-doing. Over 80,000 Ukrainian titled "Economic Losses of Ukrainian Party of the Crimea, deputy director of a at the Ministry of Transportation; Anatoliy Canadians were branded "enemy aliens" Canadians Resulting from internment business in the Crimea. Lyubenko, independent, director of by the government of Sir Robert Borden. During World War 1," completed in - vinnytsia region: Nina Markovska, research association. "These helpless pioneers were January 1992. independent, medical institute faculty 9 Poltava region: Serhiy Teriokhin, deprived of their basic human rights, According to the available data - it member; vasyl Kavun, independent, their property was taken away, and sav– must be noted that many important gov– agricultural firm director; Anatoliy (Continued on page 15) ings and valuables seized. These were ernment documents about the Ukrainian not returned. With hardly a reference to Canadian internment have been Canada's first and most unjust intern– destroyed - Price Waterhouse estimated However, it was never acted upon." ment in Canadian history books, the the losses, for lost wages alone, to be Memorial... "We have entered into negotiations internment of Ukrainian Canadians between S21 million and S30 million dol– (Continued from page 1) with Parks Canada and Banff National became the terrible precedent which the lars. These figures do not deal with per– Park fin AlbertaJ to put an interpretive room, after the unveiling of the plaque. Government of Canada used and repeat– sonal property, land and homes, and cash Shot on former locations of internment exhibit at the site of the Castle Mountain ed in later years against the Japanese confiscated by the government and never sites across Canada, this film also uses internment camp and a plaque or some Canadian and italian Canadian communi– returned. No monetary determination has archival footage, vintage photographs smaller exhibit at the Camp Basin site ties." been made of compensation for unjust and the testimony of survivors to convey itself," Dr. Luciuk said. The UCC is the umbrella organization and wrongful imprisonment. the experience of Ukrainians held in the Stefa Mielniczuk, one of two known representing the Ukrainian community The UCC has requested a meeting with internment camps. living survivors of these internment from coast to coast and is recognized by Prime Minister Jean Chretien to discuss Fort Henry is a landmark under the camps, was present at the ceremonies. the government of Canada as the official several important issues as well as to con– jurisdiction of the Ontario government's The other survivor, Mary Manko spokesperson for the community. The tinue negotiations for acknowledgment St. Lawrence Parks Commission. The Haskett, 85, was unable to attend due to UCC Redress Committee has been hold– and redress. The Prime Minister's Office UCCLA commenced negotiations for the illness. Mrs. Mielniczuk, who was born ing discussions with the Canadian gov– has not yet set a date for the meeting. placement of the plaque with the agency in Montreal, was 15 months old when ernment for the past four years. "The issue of acknowledgment and about one year ago. Dr. Luciuk noted she and her whole family were shipped "The acknowledgment and settlement redress for Canada's first and most unjust that "the parks commission and the fort's out to the Spirit Lake internment camp. of Canada's first and most unjust intern– internment of innocent Ukrainian pio– historian, Stephen Mecredy, have been Mrs. Mielniczuk said she does not ment is long overdue," said ihor Bardyn neers by the government of Canada on very supportive of this action." remember any of the experiences at the of Toronto, chairperson of UCC's innocent people must be resolved," the Dr. Luciuk added, "Canada has not yet camp, but added that after the war her Redress Committee. "The government of UCC statement noted. "The UCC is com– issued an apology for these internments. family moved back to Ukraine, to Canada committed itself to acknowledge mitted to an equitable and timely resolu– There was a private members bill which Ternopil, "because my father was forced and redress the historic injustice, and it tion and will hold this government acknowledged that an injustice had been to constantly report to the police, and he should honor its commitment." accountable to resolve this issue in a done, fltj was passed by the Canadian had enough of that." The Mielniczuks in May 1993, the Canadian govern– manner similar to that of the Japanese Parliament with all party support. returned to Canada in 1937. ment made a four-part proposal to the Canadian community." 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST i4,1994 No. 33 Los Angeles community raises S20,000 for Odessa skating facility

by Luba Poniatyszyn Keske Church, and shortly thereafter, the formal program was officially opened with greet– LOS ANGELES - Oksana Baiul and ings in Ukrainian offered by Mrs. Billey, viktor Petrenko, Ukraine's gold medal- and in English by Sophia Peniak, co-chair- ists, were honored by the Ukrainian person of the Fundraising Committee. American community of the Greater Los The mayor of Buena Park, Donald L. Angeles area on July 2 at a fund-raising Bone, who was introduced by master of reception and banquet. Sponsored by the ceremonies Luba Keske, extended a warm Friends of the National Olympic welcome on behalf of Buena Park and pre– Committee of Ukraine, Los Angeles sented Ms. Baiul and Mr. Petrenko with a Chapter, under the auspices of the key to the city as well as the promise of a Ukrainian Cultural Center, the event personal viP tour of the world famous raised S20,000 for the rebuilding of the Knott's Berry Farm, located a stone's Odessa ice Skating Center. throw away from the country club. Ms. Baiul and Mr. Petrenko, accompa– nied by Laryssa Barabash Temple, the The moment everyone had waited for U.S. representative of the National finally came - the formal introduction of Olympic Committee of Ukraine and presi– Ms. Baiul and Mr. Petrenko. The large dent of Friends of NOC-U, Atlanta, room was abuzz with excitement as arrived at the Los Coyotes Country Club Nestor Balaban and Zoryana Keske, offi– in Buena Park where they were greeted by cers of the Permanent Committee of a "Welcome Oksana and viktor" banner. Friends of NOC-U, Los Angeles, pre– sented Ms. Baiul and Mr. Petrenko, An honor guard escorted the viPs to the respectively, to the audience. elegant banquet room filled to capacity with almost 350 enthusiastic well-wishers Ms. Baiul, looking lovely in a short Oksana Baiul and viktor Petrenko (seated) with Mayor Donald L. Bone of of all ages, and there, with the American white flowing dress, delivered a brief but Buena Park (standing, center), Laryssa Barabash Temple, U.S. representative of and Ukrainian flags fluttering in the back- emotional speech in Ukrainian to thun– the National Olympic Committee of Ukraine (third from right), and members of derous applause. ground, the honored guests were welcomed the NOC-U Los Angeles Fund-Raising Committee. with bread and salt by Mary Billey, chair- Mr. Petrenko, who also spoke in person of the Friends of NOC-U Fund– Ukrainian, thanked the Los Angeles when Mr. Stus presented Mrs. Barabash Si80, Dr. and Mrs. Stanley Weston. Other Raising Committee, and Bohdan Stus, community for its generous support and Temple and the star Olympians with a smaller donations were received as well. president of the Ukrainian Cultural Center. expressed gratitude for the privilege of check earmarked for the rebuilding of the Prior to the closing of the official pro- Ksenia Snylyk, and Danylko and Mykolka representing Ukraine. He ended his Odessa ice skating facilities. gram, Mr. Balaban and Zoryana Keske Zacharczuk, students of Ridna Shkola, address with the patriotic salutation Notable donations were as follows: presented Ms. Baiul and Mr. Petrenko (School of Ukrainian Studies) made a pre– "Glory to Ukraine!" which evoked a S500 aggregate amount donated by the with souvenir gifts from "Sunny sentation of flowers, immediately follow– huge burst of applause. The ever-ener– Comprehensive Medical Center, Pasadena, California," and Mrs. Billey thanked the ing the warm welcome, the audience getic Mrs. Barabash Temple thanked the Calif., Advanced Health Care, Encino, participants, all contributors and every– responded with a hearty rendition of Los Angeles community for its great Calif., and Santa Maria Outpatient one who supported this worthy cause. "Mnohaya Lita." efforts and generosity in support of the Services, Ontario, Calif. (Dr. and Mrs. Lee The Rev. Alexis Limonczenko, pastor The sit-down dinner began with an Ukrainian Olympians and presented the D. Cady, Jr., principal owners7partners; Dr. of St. volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox invocation delivered by Msgr. Peter audience with a bird's eye view of the Cady, cardiologist7chief medical Officer); Church, offered the closing prayer fol– Leskiw, pastor of the Nativity of the structure of NOC-U and its chapters. S480, Los Coyotes Country Club; S250, Blessed virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic The grand finale of the evening came Julian B. Decyk; S200, Russel Knott; (Continued on page 17) Delegation of Ukrainian officers visits U.S. military installations by Roman G. Golash Prior to the ARPERCEN visit, four interpretered who is facing economic difficulties, but feels that in time translated and prepared all of the slides and scripts that things will improve. CH1CAGO - A contingent of Ukrainian generals and were used throughout the trip. Capt. Bohdan Cisyk Gen. Bizhan also stated that the hand of friendship officers traveled with their American escorts beginning (Philadelphia), Capt. Orest Logusz (New York), 1st Lt. from the United States is crucial for future stability in July 16-24 in Washington, and then on to St. Louis, Ft. Nicholas Tymchenko (Long Beach, Calif.) and Sgt. the region. Ukraine needs more than financial help, it McCoy, Wise, and Atlanta. This military trip showed Roman Zelez (Kansas City) worked for two weeks needs America's moral support. Gen. Bizhan also said the Ukrainian visitors how the U.S. organizes, trains, before the Ukrainian officers arrived. he is pleased that the U.S. military has competent maintains and mobilizes its reserve assets - a tour of At the end of the briefings, Gen. Bizhan thanked Ukrainian military linguists, capable of giving briefings practical significance as Ukraine is very interested in everyone for the hospitality and their openness and can- in Ukrainian. Finally, Gen. Bizhan was very impressed organizing a similar military reserve structure. dor in answering questions. He said that this type of with the United States Reserves, how they function and The Ukrainian group consisted of: Col. Gen. ivan v. meeting would not have been possible 10 years ago, but train for mobilization. He said that implementing a simi– Bizhan (deputy minister of defense), Gen. Maj. M. M. now that Ukraine is free, these military meetings are lar program in Ukraine would take years, but that he Palchuk (deputy chief, Head Directorate of Ground very valuable to Ukraine. He emphasized that Ukraine is plans to initiate certain aspects of what he learned upon Forces), Col. M. 1. Neschadim (deputy chief, Head committed to the democratic process and to the free Directorate for Military Education), and Lt. Col. A.D. market economy system. At this time, he said, Ukraine (Continued on page 13) Kozachok (assistant to Col. Gen. Bizhan). The U.S. military escorts consisted of Lt. Col. Janet Holmes (Department of Army, logistics and finance officer), Lt. Col. lnia Yevich (Washington, chief inter– preter), Lt. Col. Miroslaus Malaniak (Buffalo, inter– preter), Capt. Danny Scalf (U.S. Army Attache USDAO, Kyyiv), Capt. Roman G. Golash (Chicago, 427th Medical Lab, interpreter) and Pat Burgess (Atlanta, U.S. Army Command). This group traveled together for nine days. in Washington, the group visited the Ukrainian Embassy, the vietnam Memorial and Arlington National Cemetery. The next day, Brig. Gen. Kilmartin, deputy chief of the Army Reserve, met the Ukrainian officers and traveled with the group to St. Louis, where the Army Personnel Center (ARPERCEN) is responsible for maintaining records of reserve personnel, active and retired. ARPERCEN is responsible also for training and mobilizing reserve forces when needed. After meeting with the commander, Col. John W. Frost, Col. Gen. Bizhan and the group attended several briefings. Lt. Col. Yevich gave two one-hour briefings in Ukrainian on "Mobilization, Operations and Training Directorate" with slides, in the afternoon, Capt. Golash gave two briefings in Ukrainian. The first was on "Officer and Enlisted Personnel Management," and the second was on "Full Time Support Management Center." The group also toured the facility and discussed the Personnel Electronic Records Management Division Col. Gen ivan Bizhan, Ukraine's deputy minister of defense, members of his delegation and U.S. military (PERMS). escorts after a brief inspection of the Ml Abrams tank. No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14,1994 5 The Ukrainian presence in the United States: Consulate General in Chicago by Khristina Lew North Dakota — in order to identify the possibility of collaboration between Since their inception, Ukraine 's diplo– Ukraine with this or that state. He has rnatic representations in the United done his homework. States — its Embassy and Consulates 'The Midwest is the heartland of the General in New York and Chicago — United States. The 300-mile area sur– have been tasked with establishing a rounding Chicago produces one-third of Ukrainian presence on American soil, U.S. gross domestic product. Nikita presenting Ukraine's political economic, Krushchev came here to study how corn military, technological and cultural posi– was raised," he recites, and continues. tion to the U.S. government, and protect– "Over 90 Nobel Prize winners hail from ing the rights of Ukrainian citizens in the the Midwest; four of the last laureates in United States. Some of Ukraine's diplo– economics are from Chicago. Ulinois mats have made greater gains in their ranks seventh among the states in total assignment than others. number of industrial research labs. One With a new administration at the helm hundred and seventy-two Fortune 500 in Kyyiv, it is possible that many of the companies are located in the Midwest. now-familiar personas in Washington, From this vast agricultural and economic New York and Chicago will be replaced, potential, the Consulate General builds if this is indeed the case, the new diplo– its work." mats will have to continue the political According to Mr. Oliynyk, 90 percent work of their predecessors while bearing of the Consulate General's work is con– the brunt of a legacy that includes an centrated on assisting in the development overwhelming amount of work for a of economic relations between Ukraine grossly understaffed cadre and allega– and the Midwest. tions of the indifferent treatment of Mr. Oliynyk has sent letters to the Ukraine's citizens. Commerce Departments of each state in This final article in a series examining his consular territory in an effort to deter– Ukraine's diplomatic representations in mine the region's economic potential. the United States focuses on Ukraine 's Similar letters requesting corporate pro- Consulate General in Chicago. files were sent to all the Fortune 500 CHICAGO - A single light bums on companies in the Midwest. the third story of Chicago's newly leased Facilitating U.S.-Ukrainian contact Consulate General, located on the elite intersection of State and East Huron His efforts at coupling Midwestern streets, on a recent Saturday night. While technology and commerce with the city celebrated its venetian Nights Ukraine's needs has borne some intrigu– with a fireworks extravaganza, Consul ing results, in May, the consul general General Anatoliy Oliynyk sat behind his began negotiating with scientists from desk, finishing up the work that the Minnesota's Bemidji University who had workweek didn't allow him to complete. patented a peat sorbent, or wax, that traps heavy metal particles in water. Two Chicago's role pounds of the wax were forwarded to Mr. Oliynyk has a very disciplined Ukraine's Academy of Sciences for pre– view of how the Consulate General liminary testing; if the analyses test posi– should function. For him, a Consulate tive, Ukraine will launch a joint venture General is on the highest tier of a pyra– with the group to build a pilot filtration Chicago's new Consulate General, located at the intersection of State and East mid whose pinnacle is the Embassy; it plant to clean Chornobyl– and industrial Huron streets. waste-contaminated waters. should be the instrument by which any American farmers traveled to Ukraine to Mr. Oliynyk reports that most of these political and economic agreement negoti– Mr. Oliynyk has briefed Midwestern assist in spring planting, a project dubbed conferences are dominated by Russian ated by the Embassy is implemented. companies interested in launching joint "Operation Farm Ukraine." Fifty representatives, with little representation "The Consulate General should build its ventures in Ukraine, such as the FMC Ukrainians returned the favor in from Ukraine and other former Soviet work in tight coordination with and Corp., the world's leading producer of September 1993 by traveling to the U.S. republics. The Consulate General strives under the direction of the Embassy. Our chemicals and machinery for industry to help Midwesterners cope with flood to participate in these conferences in role is to establish a Ukrainian presence and agriculture, and ІСІ Seeds, the Des clean-up.) order to bolster Ukraine's representation. and unite into a single diplomatic mecha– Moines, iowa, company that in 1993 The Consulate General fosters "As you can see," he said, "in this capac– nism, under the leadership of the launched a joint venture with the Ukraine's needs by recently facilitating a ity we can protect Ukraine's interests." Embassy, in order to assist Ukraine." Ukrainian company Zemlya і Liudy for donation of a half-ton of business and in keeping with his interpretation of the purchase of S70 million worth of economics books to five universities in New premises the role of a Consulate General, Mr. American seed and farming equipment. Ukraine and participating in negotiations Chicago is home to 47 consulates gen– Oliynyk has set out to study the econom– (While The New York Times has to open Air Ukraine's Chicago-Kyyiv eral. Ukraine's Consulate General, for– ic potential of the 10 states in his con– reported that the ІСІ Seeds deal appears route. The Consulate General also takes merly housed in the Ukrainian Cultural sular territory — Ulinois, indiana, to be a get-rich-quick scheme by U.S. part in the various conferences targeting Center, was relocated to a four-story Wisconsin, iowa, Kansas, Minnesota, suppliers, the ІСІ joint venture has had business opportunities and assistance to Michigan, Nebraska, South Dakota and positive results, in April of last year, 100 the "OS countries." (Continued on page 12)

The Consulate General staff (from left): Consul General Anatoliy Oliynyk, secretary Taissia Samovarova, accountant Natalia lvanchenko and Consul Anatoliy Tolkachove oodcarved fireplace graces the second f!oor Штгг 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST i4,1994 No. 33

Journalist's notebook THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY in Ukraine Unaddressed redress by Marta Kolomayets Kyyiv Press Bureau "internment of Ukrainian Canadians. Over 5,000 Ukrainian Canadians were unjustly interned as (enemy aliens' during Canada's first national internment operations, which lasted from 1914 to 1920. This plaque is in memory of those who were interned in Canada's first permanent internment camp, Fort Henry, 1914- The foreign correspondent 1917.y, — inscription on memorial plaque unveiled at Fort Henry on August 4. Watching old movies like "Foreign korovay (traditional bread) for the vice- On the 80th anniversary of the start of World War 1, Stefa Mielniczuk, one Correspondent," "His Girl Friday" and president's welcome. He sniffed around of two known Ukrainian Canadian survivors of the internment operations, "Woman of the Year" paints an exciting, the bread, and it passed his inquiring unveiled a bronze marker affixed to a wall at historic Fort Henry in Kingston. exotic and even glamorous picture of the nose. The sad irony is that the plaque, though a significant first step in telling the trials and tribulations of a journalist. But Meanwhile, 40 journalists were get- public about a grave injustice, was put up at the expense of private groups — that's Hollywood. ting hotter and hotter waiting for the not the Canadian government, which has been promising for several years Here's Kyyiv: Ever since the break-up arrival of Al Gore. The Secret Service now to address the redress issue. of the Soviet Union, Ukraine has attract– kept us roped in a waiting area and pro– The plaque is dedicated to the Ukrainian Canadians — many of them ed quite a few foreign leaders, starting hibited us from wandering into the termi– Canadian-born or naturalized citizens — who were labeled "enemy aliens" sim– with President George Bush, whose ill- nal because we and our bags had already ply because they were still considered to be subjects of the Austro-Hungarian fated visit came just days before the cleared security. One of the Secret Empire, then at war with Canada. Some 80,000 had to register with the govern– putsch, and including Britain's Margaret Service men had mercy: he took our ment as "enemy aliens" and another 5,000 were placed in 26 internment camps Thatcher, Germany's Helmut Kohl and orders and delivered lukewarm soda to throughout the country, in the camps they were forced laborers, in Banff, U.S. President Bill Clinton. the needy. Alberta, they expanded the golf course, chopped ice for the winter carnival and The latest dignitary to come to it was close to 12:30 p.m. and we were rebuilt a section of a fire-damaged hotel. At Castle Mountain, Alberta, they cut Ukraine was Уісе-President Al Gore Jr. allowed to approach the makeshift con– brush along the railroad tracks. At Spirit Lake, Quebec, and Kapuskasing, He arrived on Tuesday, August 2; he ference area, about a hundred feet away Ontario, they cleared forests and planted crops. stayed for less than seven hours. from where the 25-person greeting com– This tragic and horrific episode in Canadian history has been all but erased But, the U.S. Embassy prepared for mittee, consisting of Prime Minister from the public consciousness. But, it is important to remember as well as to learn THE viSlT for five days, bringing over vitaliy Masol, Foreign Minister Anatoly the lessons of the past, it must be noted that the same War Measures Act that put 40 U.S. government employees, includ– Zlenko, Presidential Chief of Staff in place the internment operations of 1914-1920 was later used against Japanese ing an advance team and Secret Service Dmytro Tabachnyk, U.S. Ambassador Canadians in 1941 and the Quebecois in 1970 — and the law is still on the books. men, even a Belgian shepherd named William Miller and others, prepared to The 15th national congress of the Ukrainian Canadian Committee held in Nero, imported from italy. (Think of all make their way on to the tarmac. 1986 had passed a resolution deploring "the injustices perpetrated against the taxpayer dollars...) Photojournalists were given permis– Ukrainians in Canada between 1914-1920, which involved prejudicial treat– Journalists were told to call both the sion to get closer to the plane once it ment such as internments, deportations and disenfranchisement," and the UCC U.S. Embassy's US1S (United States landed, but we had to stay behind THE national executive was directed to communicate these concerns to the federal information Service) and the Ministry of ROPE. Now, this was no ordinary rope, government "in order to obtain appropriate redress." Foreign Affairs (MFA) press service to but U.S. government issued cream-col– Briefs on the subject were presented to the Canadian government beginning find out about press conferences and ored heavy silk rope. in 1987, and in 1988 the Civil Liberties Commission affiliated with the UCC photo opportunities. And to get on THE i'd never felt like cattle being herded commissioned a booklet titled "A Time for Atonement: Canada's First National L1ST. (Turns out there were at least three for slaughter, but on Tuesday, August 2, internment Operations and the Ukrainian Canadians, 1914-1920," which was different lists by Tuesday, compiled by І came awfully close to identifying with distributed to all members of Parliament, senators, publics libraries, etc. the Americans, and the Ukrainians, and these four-legged creatures, in order to Today the redress cause is being pushed by the Ukrainian Canadian Civil then revised.) take a picture of the vice-president Liberties Association and the UCC, primarily through its Redress Committee. Both Mr. Gore arrived at Boryspil Airport a deplaning, we were asked to stay behind intend to hold the government of Canada to its 1992 promise to resolve the issue of little before 1 p.m. on August 2, but jour– THE ROPE, as two Secret Service men redress. They seek official acknowledgment of the injustice perpetrated by the nalists who wanted to go out to the air- from Washington ran ahead of us, rope Canadian government; placement of historical markers at internment camp sites; port, on a bus provided by US1S and the outstretched, ordering us, "Stay behind and a monument and interpretive center at Castle Mountain. The UCCLA seeks an MFA, had to be at the bus stop at 10 a.m. THE ROPE." To say the least, it was a amendment to the War Measures Act that would "ensure that no other Canadian (Mind you, the airport is at most a 40- humiliating experience. But, we all did it ethnic, religious or racial minority is ever again subjected to such injustice." in minute ride from Kyyiv's city center.) -for THE STORY. addition, it would like the government to institute a 25-cent surcharge on visitors to To be fair, 1 must admit that both the And, of course, as soon as we got our Banff National Park as a symbolic payment for the work performed by the US1S and MFA officials had warned us photos, the two men moved, with THE internees to upgrade the park. (Twenty-five cents happens to be the amount of the there would be a lot of "down time" ROPE, to make sure we didn't move daily "wage" paid to internees.) These funds would then be used to build the pro- throughout the day, and asked us, kindly, from within these new artificially created posed interpretive center at Banff and place commemorative plaques at other sites. "to be flexible." They also advised us to boundaries. We then made it back to A UCC-commissioned study released by Price Waterhouse in January of 1992 bring sandwiches and water. where our colleagues were waiting, to estimated the Ukrainian Canadian internees' losses, for lost wages alone, to be І began my day by being one of the hear Mr. Gore deliver five minutes of between S21 million and S30 million. And that figure does not include either the first to arrive at the bus stop at 10 a.m. it greetings, of kind words and thanks for value of confiscated property (which were never returned), or compensation for was early and the sun had already begun hospitality. unjust and wrongful imprisonment. The UCC would like the Canadian government beating down. Little did 1 know that this Then, it was time to get back on THE to set up a community fund as compensation for the Ukrainian Canadian losses. was but a warning sign of the sweltering BUS; we had to wait for the vice-presi– After getting no response from the governments of Brian Mulroney and Kim heat that would later envelop the day. dential motorcade to leave the airport, Campbell, the UCC now has requested a meeting with Prime Minister Jean Both Ukrainians and Americans began and then we followed it back to the city. Chretien to continue negotiations for acknowledgment and redress. checking off our names as we boarded We then proceeded to wait for close to Ukrainian Canadians await an answer. Ukrainian Canadians await justice. THE BUS. Of course, if your name was three hours, while Mr. Gore and his dele– not on the list, you weren't allowed to gation met with President Leonid get on THE BUS. About 40 of us made Kuchma and other Ukrainian government the cut, and at 11 a.m., we started our leaders, and then enjoyed what the vice- journey to the airport, guarded by U.S. president referred to as a "wonderful Secret Service personnel and the lunch of varenyky." Ukrainian presidential administration Turning the pages back. if we wanted to chance not getting guards. into a meeting between Parliament We, the boys and girls on THE BUS, Speaker Oleksander Moroz and Mr. got to the airport about an hour before Gore, we were advised not to wander in the late 14th century, the Lithuanian Commonwealth, the arrival of Air Force Two, and were anywhere from THE BUS. Sure enough, which controlled the territory of Ukraine and more besides, instructed to get off THE BUS and leave we were able to get in on the meeting, was beset by the pressures from the marauding German all our bags, camera equipment, tape labeled a "photo-op." We were able to Teutonic Knights. They were attempting to conquer the large Eastern European state recorders, notebooks, etc., against a brick see Mr. Gore meeting with Mr. Moroz and convert the largely pagan Lithuanians (as well as the Orthodox wall outside the airport terminal. and other parliamentary committee chair- Ruthenians7Ukrainians they ruled) to Catholicism. We were then asked to wait across the men, but as soon as they began talking Although the Kingdom of Poland had already long been Catholic, it also felt the sting of way, while Nero, an 11-year-old attack about anything of substance, we were German swords and was in chaos because of Hungarian dynastic intrigues. The and sniff dog, smelled his way through quickly ushered out of the room and Commonwealth's Grand Duke, Jogaila, had also alienated himself from a significant seg– 40 journalists' bags and equipment. loaded on THE BUS to get to Mr. Gore's ment of the Lithuanian and Ukrainian elite, and thus found himself in a precarious position. Luckily, he found no bombs among our final press conference at America House possessions. The lords of Poland offered him a deal he would not refuse: agree to convert and at 5 p.m. He had been busy sniffing throughout become king of their country through marriage to Queen Jadwiga (although the latter was Once again we were searched, once the airport all morning long, said his already married to an Austrian prince). This he did on August 15, 1385, by signing what again we passed through metal detectors, trainer, and he looked exhausted. But became known as the Union of Kreva (a city now in Belarus), a document which began and once again we were told by sequrity Nero seemed to perk up when he saw the centuries-long process of gradual Polish annexation of Ukrainian territory. to stand back, keep quiet and be patient. three Ukrainian girls, dressed in colorful Source: Mykhailo Hrushevsky, "lstoriya Ukrainy-Rusy," Yol. 4 (New York: Knyhospilka, 1955).nationa l costumes, carrying a huge (Continued on page 18) No. зз THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST i4,1994 7

LETTERS TO THE ED1TOR Jaces and Places Kravchuk's defeat because it enables us to step up to the world podium and leave behind our by Myron B. Kuropas restrictive "village" mentality. shows U.S. error 4. Summary: Many of the dollars earned by the new arrivals here end up back in Dear Editor: Ukraine supporting people as well as eas– The defeat of Leonid Kravchuk shows ing the burden of the economy. Even Jews involved in "special tasks" that the American administration, which ancient civilizations, like the Greeks and desired his re-election, is still on the the italians, experienced waves of poverty Soviet intelligence officer Gen. Pavel destroy you in case war broke out between wrong side when it comes to Ukraine. which caused massive migrations to the Sudoplatov and his son Anatoli have per– us... there was nothing we (Soviet intelli– Mr. Kravchuk rightfully did not deserve New World as late as the 1950s. Money formed a great service for Ukrainians in gence) didn't know about Ukrainian emi– another term because of the economic sent from here would often support a their book "Special Tasks: The Memoirs grant organizations," he emphasizes. These situation. The Clinton administration whole village in Greece. Also, italy had a of An Unwanted Witness - A Soviet agents, 1 suspect, are probably still around. supported him, however, because of his huge Communist party after World War П, Spymaster." As for Russia's true intentions, long commitment to a non-nuclear Ukraine. and Greece was in the middle of a civil war For years our community has argued denied by America's liberal elite, Mr. The administration's losing streak when between Communists and Nationalists. that during the 1930s and 1940s Sudoplatov is quite candid. Once again, it comes to Ukraine started in 1991. Just We must do whatever possible to help President Franklin Delano Roosevelt was he writes, "the mission of communism was months before independence, an American the new arrivals, and do it A.S.A.P. it's a in Stalin's pocket and that many Jews in primarily to consolidate the might of the president came to Kyyiv and urged form of nation-building, it helps the both Ukraine and the United States were Soviet state. Only military strength and Ukrainians to remain part of the Soviet U.S.A. it helps Ukraine. And it's the right devoted Stalinists. domination of the countries on our borders Union. This bad advice was followed by thing to do! All such allegations were often dis– could ensure us a superpower role. The two years of what has proven a shortsight– missed as the ravings of anti-Semitic idea of propagating world Communist rev– Peter Taborr Palashevsky ed and dangerous "Russia only" aid policy. Nazis, an argument that still echoes in olution was an ideological screen to hide Chicago Recently the administration has begun the wake of the Demjanjuk debacle. our desire for world domination." The goal using the right words, when describes the The letter writer is an international in their nefarious 1942 book "Sabotage! of world domination still lives in Russia. importance of a strong independent wine broker. His grandfather served in The Secret War Against America," America's liberals were also unhappy Ukraine, it needs to match the right the administration of lvano-Frankivske Michael Sayers and Albert E. Kahan wrote to read about the way their icon, President words with the right policy. The imple– during the time of the Ukrainian that Ukrainian nationalists in the United Franklin D. Roosevelt, was manipulated mentation of the G-7 aid package will National Republic in 1918. His father States were part of a Nazi sabotage net- by Soviet agents who had penetrated his show if the losing streak is over. spent three years in Buchenwald concen– work headed by Col. Yevhen Konovalets, administration. A Soviet military intelli– in regard to the defeat of Mr. tration camp for anti-Nazi activity. head of the Organization of Ukrainian gence officer told Mr. Sudoplatov that Kravchuk: the game of chess can be used Nationalists. The offices of the Svoboda, there was a "controlled agent" in President to describe the legacy his presidency will located at 83 Grand St., were described as Roosevelt's office, in addition to Alger leave. When Mr. Kravchuk became pres– Woronowycz "a clearinghouse of confidential directives Hiss. Although Mr. Sudoplatov doesn't ident in 1991, a new chess game was from Berlin, Rome and Tokyo." mention the name, my candidate is Harry started in the region of the former Soviet deserves kudos Col. Konovalets, they maintained, was Hopkins who lived in the White House for killed by "a trusted Gestapo man," because a time and, along with Averell Harriman, Union. Ukraine had the potential of Dear Editor: being a strategic piece on the new board. he "was too well acquainted with the the U.S. ambassador to the USSR, was Today it has been reduced to a pawn. Kudos to Roman Woronowycz for his secrets of the German government." part of the American president's informal excellent work while stationed in Ukraine Now, at least, the truth comes out. The intelligence liaison to the USSR. Stalin's Bohdan Skrobach for The Ukrainian Weekly. І truly enjoyed Gestapo never killed OUN's leader, it was ability to waylay President Roosevelt at Toronto his reports and analyses of political and Pavel Sudoplatov himself who assassinat– Teheran and Yalta and to shape American social life in Ukraine today. He did an ed Col. Konovalets, the result of a direct policy in Eastern Europe was the result of admirable job at keeping his finger on the order of Joseph Stalin. nothing less than the total penetration of Third immigration pulse of the country. Through his report– Born of a Russian mother and a America's foreign policy establishment. ing, 1 felt 1 was there. І wish him the best Ukrainian father in the town of Melitopol With a Jewish wife, Mr. Sudoplatov is is an opportunity in his future endeavors. in 1907, Mr. Sudoplatov spoke fluent militantly pro–Jewish. During the 1930s, Dear Editor: One thing i'd like to add to his article Ukrainian. Prior to 1938, he was a minor he writes, "in every major ministry at the titled "Of hopelessness and apathy": the NKvD agent sent to penetrate the time, Jews held top positions." Many took We are currently experiencing the population in Ukraine has got to stop its Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. Russian surnames. When Stalin purged third, and possibly final immigration welfare mentality. They have to learn Eventually insinuating himself into the Jews during the 1950s, writes Mr. from Ukraine. This is a vital opportunity how to work. confidence of Col. Konovalets, Sudoplatov Sudoplatov, this "stripped the government for Ukrainians in the diaspora, the became a trusted courier. On May 23, of an entire population of public servants Roman A. Skypakewych United States, and the world at large. 1938, he met with Col. Konovalets at a who had supported the Revolution and Warren, Mich. Here's why: downtown Rotterdam restaurant. After worked for the establishment of Soviet 1. They are highly educated and spending time with the OUN leader, he left power." trained: Many are doctors, engineers, and Commendation for behind a bomb concealed in a box of One is reminded that, in addition to economists. This is far more education chocolates. Leon Trotsky, such Bolshevik Jewish than can be found in the immigrants from Mr. Sudoplatov's star rose after the luminaries as Lev Kamenev, Grigori Central America and the Caribbean. They Kalyna Dancers assassination of the Ukrainian leader. Zinoviev and Yakov Sverdlov helped find jobs relatively quickly, perform Dear Editor: Between 1939 and 1942, he was deputy Lenin come to power; and it was Jews like exceptionally, and add to the financial director of Foreign intelligence and Maxim Litvinov, Lazar Kaganovich and The Kalyna Dancers, under the aus– muscle and brain-power of the United director of the Administration of Special hundreds of lesser lights who were in the pices of the Ukrainian American Club of States. Given the welfare mentality of Tasks. Between 1944 and 1946 he was forefront of Stalin's rise to power, it was the Palm Beaches, performed several many American citizens, the New co-director of the intelligence Bureau of they who later helped Stalin engineer Ukrainian dances and hosted a delicious immigrants speedily move into highly the Special Committee of the USSR on luncheon on Mother's Day. All proceeds Ukraine's genocidal famine and the brutal productive areas of commerce, and make Atomic Problems. He eventually became Soviet takeover of western Ukraine. When great contributions to this country. from the luncheon were donated to the crew aboard the Odessa and Hetman a KGB general. the USSR began to decline, writes Mr. 2. New immigrants bring an interna– schooners from Ukraine, which compet– Mr. Sudoplatov proudly writes of super- Sudoplatov, "the flower of this educated tionalist outlook to the United States: it's ed in the Whitbread Round the World vising the assassination of hundreds of leadership and their children emigrated to no secret that America, despite being a yacht race. "anti-Soviet elements," including Leon israel and the West." І can't help but won– world power, is a reluctant leader. Many Trotsky, a close Bolshevik associate of der how many of these criminals now The Kalyna Dancers are under the of it's citizens have provincial concerns. viadimir Lenin who had lost out in a reside in the United States. supervision of Mary Shkarpich Butler. Americans speak primarily one lan– power struggle with Stalin; Roman Mr. Sudoplatov also maintains that The dancers are Michael Butler, Stefan guage, and many do so poorly. The new Shukhevych, commander of the Ukrainian Jews dominated Soviet intelligence and Karabin, Zorianna Karabin, Adriana arrivals are at least bilingual, and most insurgent Army (UPA), which fought the Schmitt and Shawna Mary Storozuk. security services and spy networks in the speak three to four languages. They have Soviets for seven years after the departure U.S. from 1917 to 1948, the period dur– These children are multi-talented. a wide world outlook, having traveled of the Germans; Archbishop Teodor Miss Storozuk also entertained the audi– ing which Ukrainian Americans came through many European and Soviet bloc Romzha of the Ukrainian Catholic Church; under the most vicious attacks. countries. For most Americans, the ence by singing a medley from a produc– tion she is presently appearing in titled, and Alexander Shumsky, a former minister A devoted Stalinist until this very day, Caribbean vacation is the extent of their of education in Soviet Ukraine who had Mr. Sudoplatov spent 15 years in a "foreign" experience. "Hair." Miss Karabin picked up the beat by playing several songs on the key- been purged and sentenced to internal Soviet prison for his close association 3. New arrivals are less prejudiced: board. exile for condemning Russification. with Lavrenti Beria. Although some of The Soviet system had a way of equaliz– The KGB also penetrated emigre com– These young people deserve a round what he writes about Ukrainians is pure ing everybody, therefore, tolerance is munities. "The diversity in America, the of applause for their generosity in sup- Bolshevik bull roar, he has provided our high between Catholics, Pravoslavni and porting the Odessa and Hetman in their plethora of foreign-born immigrant com– community with a realistic glimpse of the Jews as well as between Russians, race around the world as representatives munities within your population, are the infamy perpetrated against Ukraine by Ukrainians and Poles. This ability to get of Ukraine. pride of your melting pot," Mr. Sudoplatov Stalin and his loyal apostles. along, to see the big picture, is essential tells the American people in his prologue. As more and more archival material in today's global economy; and it's para- Mary Scott "Yet within these communities we were comes to light, we'll learn more. І can't mount to Ukraine and Ukrainians Boynton Beach, Fla. able to enlist thousands of agents ready to wait. 8,^^^^^THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST i4,1994^^^No. 33 Rediscovering the humanities in Ukraine

by Martha Bohachevsky Chomiak Even as 1 was complaining of the level of education in ies thrown into the river to float to the Dnipro as a deter– Ukraine, griping about the slow pace of educational rent to others not to join Mazepa's ill-fated attempt at CONCLUSION reform, laughing at some of the old-style party approaches independence. No new settlements were permitted with– in the private university, the Kyyiv-Mohyla among the administrative personnel of the university, І in a 20-mile radius of old Baturyn. Academy, where 1 taught in the summer, American-type had a much broader public forum than any we have in the The new Baturyn, built in the mid-18th century, was discussion was kid stuff for the students. Re-established United States, invitations came pouring in to speak at a small village with no hint of its tragic past. Many of in 1990, the academy draws on a history, which though gatherings, to take part in panel discussions on radio and the peasants had heard of Lidice, the Czech village that interrupted, antedates Harvard by some 30 years. The television, to address audiences from the Carpathian the German Nazis had razed in retaliation for the killing students were interested in women's studies, in commu– Mountains to the Black Sea coast, to meet with farmers of of Reinhard Heydrich, the notorious Nazi "Hangman of nity organization, and had already organized an active the north and with faculty in the southwest. Europe." The villagers wanted to know why they had extracurricular program run by students. The audiences were responsive, alert, keen to learn been kept in the dark about the tragedy of their own That is not the case with the Kyyiv University, which in and to pose questions. Like the university students, they town. These people had been robbed of their historical the fall of 1992 had dropped the term "state" from its wanted to know the curriculum of the high schools, the memory, and in trying to recapture it, they felt shame name, but changed very little else in the institution. A week way in which we raised our children. They wondered if І and remorse at their ignorance. or so into the semester the dean asked the Kyyivan second- had been discriminated against because of my immi– The secret of Bykivnia year students, who were assigned to my class, to elect three grant status. Where did 1 learn so much about the history from their midst as representatives to the student assembly. of Russia? Who taught me the history of Ukraine? is The past, not history, lives in the serene forest of To my surprise, no students volunteered to run, and the there government support of religion in the United Bykivnia, a stone's throw from Kyyiv. Mainly pine for– dean nominated three good students for that function. States? Did our government know about the gulags? est, with luxurious ferns underfoot that Lina Kostenko, a І asked why none of them wanted to be elected to a Will there be a Nuremberg trial for the Soviet func– poet of the 1960s, likened to birds ready to fly, in pre– body that could conceivably help change the structure of tionaries? Or, better yet, let bygones be bygones, show Chornobyl days the prime site for mushroom picking, it teaching at the university, and insist on electives and more us how to run the economy efficiently and we'll manage had been — from 1934 through 1936 — the site of exe– choices for students. They argued that the system under with the functionaries on our own. cutions and shallow burials. Today, people tie hand-let– which they functioned could not be modified until the gov– One of the first trips 1 took was sponsored by a waste tered signs of names of those they know had been killed, ernment structure was changed. Eagerly, over a cup of cof– management concern, a new type of business in this part and those whose fate, after their arrest, is not known. fee that had almost become too expensive for them, these of the world. Two directors and two staff members were The homeliness of the signs reminds me of the memorial young persons explained to me how they knew first-hand to travel from Kyyiv to the southwestern city of ivano– quilts exhibited for the victims of A1DS. the pervasive corruption of the "legality" of the Soviet era, Frankivske, a gateway to the Carpathian Mountains. Until Today, each village, each town, especially in the and how it undermined any kernels of youthful idealism. Their reaction provided yet more proof for my earlier contention that one of the worst crimes of the Soviet regime was the destruction of the actual discourse of Ukraine has managed not only to avoid bloodshed on its territory, democracy. By going through the motions of social par– ticipation, it destroyed hope in the efficacy of any com– it has made steps toward enabling the grass-roots creation of a munity action and robbed the population of a language that could be used to rally the population to establish civil society composed of many diverse parts. conditions for its own self-help. "Newspeak" destroyed the preconditions for creating a new society, or reacti– vating the dormant one. it did not, however, destroy a two years ^go it was the regional center for the missile Carpathian Mountains, where the struggle against Stalin conscious desire on the part of activists to try to change system of the former USSR and off limits to foreigners, it was armed through the first years of the 1950s, is erecting the system. had also been the site of the first public meeting of memorial burial mounds for the known and unknown dead, Some of the same Ukrainian students who lectured Ukrainian women back in 1884, a topic on which 1 had as if those lumps of land had some transcendent power to me on the futility of working through the university written extensively. Moreover, it was home — after preserve the memory of the dead. The burial mounds that administration had gone on a hunger strike in October Siberian exile — of one of the foremost painters of con- moved me most were those hidden from view on the edge 1990, setting up tents on Kyyiv's main street in front of temporary Ukraine, Opanas Zalyvakha. Zalyvakha had of the southern steppe that is kept as a preserve. Four huge the huge statue of Lenin to demand the dismissal of the been a close friend of the poet vasyl Stus, who died in a mounds, each topped with a massive fertility goddess, Soviet prime minister for Ukraine, vitaliy Masol, for Siberian prison, much of his deeply philosophical poetry remain from prehistoric times, mute reminders of an ineptitude. The subsequent resignation of Prime lost. (The search for Stus's grave, as well as his reburial indigenous population of the pre-Christian period. The Minister Masol was the only such case in the entire his– in Kyyiv in 1989, was a demonstration that the Soviet wildlife preserve with zebras and gnus is near the territory tory of the USSR. Soon after, the USSR as we knew it regime was no longer morbidly feared.) to which Catherine the Great, or the Second, as she is ceased to exist. The students joined the democratic known in these parts, exiled the last free Kozaks, permit- movement; some of the veterans formed a defense An evening of Stus's poetry ting them to settle, provided they didn't dig wells but rather league that accompanied the Ukrainian Jews who went One of the waste company executives had risked all trekked the 40 miles to the river for water. to Moscow to attend the first modern Jewish congress. in being a pallbearer at the reburial of Stus. Now, his Descendants of these families, having since trekked They were activists in the election campaign for the firm was combining business with culture and bringing through the Siberia into which the Soviets had exiled semi-democratic Parliament that was elected in 1991. an evening of Stus's poetry to one of the major factories their parents and grandparents for having been effective But their enthusiasm abated after three years. They of ivano-Frankivske. Zalyvakha, the painter, would rem– farmers, drove me through the Black Sea coast, pointing were no longer very vocal among the history students at inisce about Stus; Dmytro Stus, the son, would read his out rare grasses and reminding me of the contributions to Kyyiv University in the fall of 1992. The time for father's poetry; Olia Bohomolets, a ballad singer and the the area made by Greeks, Armenians, Bavarians, protest had passed. My students, showing a wisdom that granddaughter of a scientist accused by Stalin of trea– Koreans. At the same time they conveyed a sense of belied their knowledge of history, felt that they needed son, would sing a few of her compositions. As an pride that the land was theirs, and that they grew the best to study before they could act effectively. American who had been interviewed on radio about crops on it. if only, they echoed the others 1 met, they The golden dream Stus's poetry, 1 was to be included. were left in peace to till their soil, do their work, educate The train ride took 18 hours. On arrival, we were their children, to build a better life for themselves in the For many decades the West, and especially the U.S., greeted at the ivano-Frankivske train station with cam- land that had been theirs a long time ago. They built bon– had been the golden dream of the young, not so much the eras, microphones, banners and a group of children fires on the beach to grill the fish they caught, and model as the idol about which they dreamed. My students singing and reciting poetry written for the occasion. The assembled audiences in the cities to hear me lecture. at Kyyiv University simply wanted to hear first-hand what children braved intrusive train announcements and sang in my travels through the countryside, visiting the an American university looks like, what the students learn, about a female crane returning to her ruined native nest few remaining palaces and formal gardens of the Polish how they live. My suggestion that they try to apply to an while other cranes basked in comfort in America. Stus magnates who in the 16th and 17th centuries had lorded American school met with the same whimsical skepticism Junior was treated to similar touching verse. over the fertile plains, stopping at the grave of one of the as my exhortation to run for school office. That was in the І looked at the children. The oldest could not have founders of the Jewish Hasidim, pausing at this or that history department, one of the more conservative ones in been more than 9; their parents had been raised under site of a battle long forgotten or perhaps not even the school. The journalism students, who had to fight for the Soviets, and the woman who drilled them in the known, 1 was continually struck by the tranquillity of entrance into the school rather than coast on parental influ– paeans she wrote had spent time in Siberia, it was as if the land. Among the few philosophers it produced in the ence, looked for ways to get into an exchange or training there had been no Soviets. І was back to the 19th centu– 17th century was Hryhoriy Skovoroda, a Socratic itiner– program as soon as they began working. ry. it could even be Britain, with recitations and singing ant teacher who fled from the structured Latin schools to One heartening story was about a young woman from and greetings, with flowers and expressions of hope. wander in the lush Poltava countryside teaching a mes– Chernihiv, a city of churches on the slopes of the Desna The Kozak post sage of simplicity, individual rectitude and charity. River, which went into eclipse in the Stalin years. Few Today, in Skovoroda's hometown, the reason to get up foreigners visited, but with perestroika a number of On another trip, the legacy of the past, the unarticu– early on Sunday is to shop at the weekly bazaar, where American businessmen ventured there. Olena lated guilt of survivors, was vividly highlighted. A pork prices are cheaper (the pork often comes live) and Prokopovych, a high school graduate who had learned group of writers and 1 traveled to Baturyn, a little village shoddy Chinese shoes may be purchased at exorbitantly English largely on her own, translated for the group. Her off the beaten track and the seat of the leader of the high prices, if one is lucky. English was so good, and her desire to study so pro– Kozaks, Hetman 1 van Mazepa (ca. 1640-1709). The pro- Descendants of Skovoroda's countrymen want a better nounced, that one of the businessmen suggested she gram began a little after noon, so that the farmers could life. They want to major in business, or to go into business, apply to an American college. Ms. Prokopovych, now in wash up after their morning chores. Tsar Peter 1 had they want a market without necessarily understanding what her third year at Williams College, has begun a summer ordered Baturyn to be leveled to the ground in 1708, as the market economy really is. They hunger for food, and program through which other Ukrainian students can soon as he heard that Mazepa turned against him. The thirst for a just and better life, but they also yearn for beau– learn how to apply for financial help and admission to entire population of the town, some 20,000 women, ty and spirituality. From the crassest fortune tellers, to American schools. The program enables her to spend children and older men (the younger ones went to the summers in Ukraine, closer to her beloved Desna. army) was tortured and slaughtered, their crucified bod– (Continued on page 19) No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST i4,1994 Kharkiv and Ukraine through a young diasporan's eyes

by Yarema A. Bachynsky From Kharkiv 1 traveled to Kyyiv for a few days. There 1 witnessed, with The Ukrainian Weekly correspondent Roman Worpnowycz, some of the presidential balloting KHARKiv– This is the final installment in a series of articles about my assignment then taking place. І came away with a decidedly mixed impression of Ukrainian "democ– as an English as a Second Language (ESL) instructor in Ukraine's second city. racy" at work. Although there was no coercion in evidence, there were numerous viola– tions, such as three, four or more people in the voting booth simultaneously. The most PART ill: Outta there damning, and to me amusing, failure was the lack of access control to the actual ballot As all good things must come to an end, so too did the ESL courses. І taught my final papers. І believe even we could have cast a few ballots had either of us felt the "democra– afternoon class on Friday, June 24. Attendance picked up again. Even one of my stu– tic" urge. Even so, the voters' seriousness impressed me immensely. A good sign. dents who had a "six-pack" of straight absences appeared for the occasion. After Kyyiv came Lviv. І had last been in Lviv in 1991. The city has prospered since We spent little time that afternoon doing formal exercises, focusing instead on then. Renovation is omnipresent and the shops are full. People move briskly about their Ukraine's current difficulties and what young people there and abroad could do in business. І detected optimism in the air, but with that some impatience with eastern order to ease or solve them. My students, none of them over 50, and the bulk under 30, Ukraine. "Why don't they (eastern Ukrainians! just get their act together and start being trust only youth to do the job of rebuilding Ukraine. The last afternoon class ended on Ukrainian?" was an oft-heard complaint in Lviv. To which the simple answer, it seems, a very upbeat note as the students received their Certificates of Completion. is: "Consider that you were spat on by the northern brother for only 50 years, whereas the By the time the evening class was to have started 1 had become very suspicious. easterners, without whom Ukraine isn't worth a dime, have been taught self-hate and Nearly all of my afternoon students had hung around waiting for their evening counter- inferiority by agents of Peter the Great and viadimir ilyich for over 350 years! Wake up!" parts. Suddenly, 1 was surrounded by a mob of smiling faces as Larysa vasylenko, the Fortunately, most western Ukrainians 1 met, be they supporters of moderates such Kharkiv course coordinator, issued a warrant for my arrest. Within 10 minutes the mob as Rukh, or nationalists such as the measured Congress of Ukrainian Nationalists had escorted me to a local place of merriment, where we all proceeded to do the right (KUN) or the more vocal Ukrainian National Assembly (UNA), understand the diffi– thing, e.g. make merry. cult problems in the east. Many say they would travel to Kharkiv orDonetske, even At the evening's proceedings a number of speeches were given, some having to do move there, if economic conditions permitted them to. God speed them on their way. with pedagogical matters, others focusing on the many problems of Ukraine. All these When 1 returned to New York on Sunday, July З 1, came away with a wealth of speeches were heartily applauded, but the greatest acclamation was reserved for those impressions about the land of steppe and forest. A potential industrial giant. A state stand– brief exhortations, made by a few student proconsuls, which encouraged spirituous salu– ing in the way of the northern brother's path to European domination. A people cursed by tations to the ESL instructor, the student body, Kharkiv and Ukraine's health and pros– history but blessed with an indomitable spirit, if the Ukrainian nation learns to believe in perity. At this celebratory dinner 1 bade my students farewell and "Til next time." itself, it will grow and prosper, if we all, as descendants of sturdy peasants, brave warriors On Saturday, June 25 a small group of students, Mrs. vasylenko and my hosts, Alia and mighty intellectuals, come together, nothing can stop us. For once in our history, the and Lena Agicheeva, saw me off to the train station. Saying good-bye was eased by the only way for us is up. І encourage every young person of Ukrainian descent, worldwide, knowledge that one day, as our great Gen. Douglas MacArthur once said, "1 shall return." to see our forefathers' land. Go there, learn, give what you can. You will not regret it.

Young Kharkiv ESL students seek diaspora pen pals.Will you write?

Olena Karavayeva: 1 love music of all Olena Shyshko: 1 am 16 years old, a kinds. І would like to correspond with a high school student. І woujd like to Oksana Rubtsova: 1 am a Kharkiv sec– pen pal in America. І was born on Larysa Popadiuk: 1 am 15 years old and exchange letters with Ukrainian ondary school student. І like to read and August 26, 1978. My hobbies include in 11th grade. І enjoy reading, but hate American high school or college stu– travel. My birthday is July 13, 1978. photography. One day 1 would like to cooking and sewing. One of my favorite dents in English or Ukrainian. Address: Perhaps one day 1 may visit America. travel to Hollywood. Address: Ukraine, hobbies is learning new languages. Ukraine, Kharkiv City 310099, vulytsia Address: Ukraine, Kharkiv City 310099, Kharkiv City 310121, Prospekt Address: Ukraine, Kharkiv City 310047, Rybalko, d. 47a, kv. 172. vulytsia Rybalko, d. 49a, kv. 57. Traktorobudivelny, d. 138, kv. 248. vulytsia Plytochna, d. 19, kv. 40.

Oksana Shatokhina: Pm a 16-year-old piano-playing high school student. І am Nadia Rusniak: 1 am a 28-year-old uni– Olha Shmuter: 1 was born on July 26, studying English because 1 want to trav– versity graduate. My hobbies include Tania Zadoroshna: 1 am 14 and in high 1973.1 am a geology student at Kharkiv el around the world. І collect photos of sports, sewing and, when 1 can, travel– school. І like to play sports, read, cro– University. І enjoy playing piano, going famous artists, singers and dancers. My ing. І would like to open my own tailor chet and converse in English with my to the theater, traveling and children. І birthday is on November 11, 1978. My shop, when this becomes possible. І friends. І am seeking pen pals from am looking for Ukrainian American dream is to become a Hollywood movie enjoy corresponding with people in dis– America or Canada. Address: Ukraine, and Canadian pen friends. Address: star. Address: Ukraine, Kharkiv City tant places, especially Ukrainians. Kharkiv City 310105, provulok Ukraine, Kharkiv City 310115, vulytsia 310121, Prospekt Traktorobudivelny, d. Address: Ukraine, Kharkiv City 310118, Yumtivsky 15. Druhoyi Piatyrichky, d. 2. "D", kv. 92. 138, kv. 23. vulytsia Poznanska, d. 3, kv. 159. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14,1994 No. 33 THE ODESSA ODYSSEY: FOUR YEARS AND NENE MONTHS OF PERS1 by Yarema A. Bachynsky JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - Last summer marked Ukraine's initiation into the yacht racing world, in Soviet times it was virtually unheard of for the USSR to compete in races such as the Americas Cup or the Whitbread Round the World Race. After all, how could the socialist paradise allow itself to stoop to the million dollar decadence of the capitalist hell? With the fall of the Soviet empire all this has changed, in the 1993-1994 Whitbread Race two Ukrainian entries participated. One of these was the Hetman Sahaidachny. The other is the racing yacht Odessa. Previous issues of The Weekly have covered the Odessa's conception in the mind of her tireless cap- tain, Anatoly verba, and the four long years he and his crew spent in preparing the boat, making it seaworthy, fund-raising, entering the race, and finally casting off from the start-line at Southampton, England, in early October 1993. Now approaches the conclusion of a long and memorable journey. The Odessa was very lucky to have participated in the 1993-1994 Whitbread at all. Funds were short. Thankfully, help was forthcoming from an innumerable variety of sources. An American company based in Tampa, Earth Ocean Sail, coordinated much of the aid effort. Numerous individual donors pitched in their time, money and materials to help Odessa sail. The Ukrainian Nizhny Novgorod, Russia: Hull and deck being built at Yolga Buran, summer 1992. in transit to Ukraii

Tampa: The nearly completed ship, minutes prior to its launching, August 1993. Fort Lauderdale: Captair

National Association provided monetary and logistical support. Now, the Whitbread Race is finished. Odessa successfully complet– ed the grueling, 33,000-mile journey spanning four oceans and count- less time zones. An indelible impression was made on millions of peo– ple worldwide as the Odessa called on ports in the U.S., Uruguay, Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere, before returning to the finish line at Southampton, England, on June 6, the 50th anniversary of D– Day. in short, the Odessa has honored its namesake city and Ukraine worldwide. Here are some images from what many in the media have called "The Odessa Odyssey." A celebration is planned The Odessa was named in honor of the premier Ukrainian port city, which this year is celebrating its 200th anniversary. Captain УегЬа and his crew have been invited to participate in a festival to be held in the city in mid-September. On the agenda is a United Nations ceremony highlighting the city and the ship, a concert featuring The Odessa Philharmonic Orchestra led by American conductor Hobart Earle, ris– ing opera star Brian Asawa, as well as Ukrainian performers. A fire- works display is planned to top things off. it is also hoped that a docu– mentary film may be assembled, chronicling the "Odessa Odyssey." There are many possible ways of celebrating Odessa (the ship's) Whitbread success and Odessa (the city's) 200th anniversary. Predictably, these all are limited by Ukraine's rather precarious fiscal state. Recently, the newly elected mayor of the city announced that all anniversary funds were exhausted and appealed to Ukraine's President Leonid Kuchma for additional help. Contemporaneously, Capt. verba and his crew are turning to all people interested in helping honor the Odessa "duo."

For those wishing to join in the effort, send your donations to: Odessa 200, 1331A Pennsylvania Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20004 (Please make checks payable to: Odessa 200). if you are in Ukraine, or are planning to visit the country in September-October, come join the celebration! For scheduling information, call East-West Tours and Travel at (212) 545-0725. The crew of the mighty Odessa — one of many variations during the odyssey. No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST i4,1994 11 ERANCE PAY OFF AS CAPTA1N AND CREW HEAD HOME TO CELEBRATE

lessa traveled over 1,500 miles piggyback, October 1992. Tampa: Odessa with spreaders for mast being prepared, August 1993,

ng the Atlantic for the last leg of the Whitbread, May 1994. Southampton, England: A jubilant captain and crew celebrate their finish, June 1994. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST H, 1994 . No. 33 The Ukrainian presence... Tolkachov — and three support staff — a Planning a trip to PHOTOGRAPHY secretary, accountant and chauffeur — and (Continued from page 5) Ukrainian American receptionist Zena Lytwynyshyn. The three offices designat– Weddings and Other Events victorian brownstone located on the ed for specific consuls stand empty: Mr. periphery of downtown in March. Consul UKRAINE? Oliynyk says that if the Ukrainian govern– General Oliynyk examined 1В buildings Published Photo journalist ment is serious about expanding economic Personalized before deciding on the S2.5 million ivy- captures your special moments covered edifice built in 1884. 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That evening, the group was escorted by Delegation... Lt. Col. Piled (USARC) and given a (Continued from page 4) police escort to Dante's Down the Hatch restaurant, a Ukrainian establishment. his return to Ukraine. союзівкА m SOYUZIVKA The following day, the group met with Before leaving for Wisconsin, the group Major Gen. Baratz, Commander of Ukrainian National Association Estate visited McDonnel Douglas and the Arch. USARC and OCAR (Office Chief Army Arriving in LaCrosse, the group was greet– Foordmore Road Kerhonkson, New York 12446 Reserve), and was briefed on mobiliza– 914-626-5641 FAX 914-626-4638 ed by Lt. Col. de Kramer, the deputy com– tion. Afterwards, Maj. Gen. Baratz mander of Ft. McCoy. The next day, Gen. escorted the group to see Gen. Dennis J. Bizhan and the group were briefed by Col. Reimer, chief of Forces Command, Miller, commander at Ft. McCoy, it was which is responsible for all active and Summer programs 1994 explained that Ft. McCoy is a military reserve components in the U.S. except training facility where reserve units and for special operations. Sunday, August 14 individuals train in the classroom and then Gen. Reimer and Col. Gen. Bizhan 2:15 p.m. CONCERT apply their skills in the field. After the discussed the trip and what the Ukrainian briefing, Gen. Bizhan and the officers AR1ADNA BAZARNYK, violinist (Poland) contingent learned and observed. Gen. examined an Ml Abrams Tank and the TARAS F1LENKO, pianist Bizhan reiterated how important it was Bradley Fighting vehichle. for the United States to be involved in Saturday, August 20 Gen. Bizhan, a former tank commander, military discussions with Ukraine. These was very interested in the successful tank discussions lead to mutual understanding UKRAINIAN INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS battles during Operation Desert Storm. and ultimately will provide stability in 8:30 p.m. CONCERT - TROYANDA, Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Winnipeg Afterwards, the group attended a live fir– the region, he underlined. OLYA CHODOBA-FRYZ, vocalist ing of 105 mm. howitzers manned by a in the afternoon, there were further ANDRU STAS1W, pianist reserve unit from Chicago. There was a briefings. Afterwards, Gen. Maj. Palchuk 10:00 p.m. DANCE - music provided by ODNOCHASNlST fly-over of A-10 tank busters simulating was interested in discussing what moti– 11:45 p.m. Crowning of "M1SS SOYUZivKA 1995" an attack on an enemy tank column. vates an American to become a member of During these observations, the translations the military. The consensus provided three Sunday, August 21 were handled by Chief Warrant Officer different reasons: patriotism, education 2:15 p.m. CONCERT– TROYANDA, Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, Winnipeg (CW4) Paul Pytel, (4th Reserve Forces and financial rewards. OLYA CHODOBA-FRYZ, vocalist intelligence School, headquartered at Ft. The following day, the U.S. military "LVIVYANY" (vESELYl Lviv), vocal-instrumental Ensemble McCoy), of Chicago. At the end of the members of the group met with Gen. exercises there was a press conference. Maj. Palchuk for a debriefing and discus– Saturday, August 27 After lunch, the group met with repre– sion of the trip. Gen. Palchuk said he felt sentatives of the Ukrainian community Gen. Bizhan and the others were very 8:30 p.m. CONCERT– CABARET: UKRA1N1AN SOUvENlR, duet from Chicago and Wisconsin. Borys impressed with the way the United States 10:00 p.m. DANCE - music provided by UKRAlNlAN SOUvENlR Jurkiw and 10 members of Ukrainian organizes its reserve forces. He also stat– Youth Camp from Baraboo greeted the ed that the Ukrainian officers were very Sunday, August 28 general, while Stefan Golash greeted the grateful for the hospitality and the open– 2:15 p.m. CONCERT - "New faces and voices from Ukraine" general on behalf of the Chicago commu– ness with which the briefings were held, nity. and that they were glad to be able to meet The group's last destination was with members of the community and Atlanta. The Ukrainian officers were were surprised by the number of capable LABOR DAY WEEKEND CELEBRATlONS MARKlNG greeted by Brig. Gen. Hardy, chief of interpreters in the U.S. military who THE CENTENNIAL OF THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. staff, U.S. Army Command (USARC). spoke fluent Ukrainian. Friday, September 2

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in his word of thanks, Dr. Ben Sasson Olga Medynska... said, "Here beats a heart that saved actu– (Continued from page 1) ally not only my mother, but saved humanity in all of our eyes. We were a human soul, and a couple that did brought up to think that people are not everything not only to save her, to feed evil and that wickedness is only part of her, to clothe her, but then also to contin– Man's nature. The main part of humanity ue, at personal risk, to transfer her to a is like the Medynsky family." place of safety and security." Dr. Ben Sasson recounted that his "Then, as 1 read 1 also discovered," con– mother would often tell him how she, on tinued Consul General Avital, "that you did that fateful February evening in 1944, this not only once, but with other people... struggled through the snow, tapped at the "Even though it is 50 years later, still window of a house where the people it is timely and still it is important to took her in, then took her, hidden under a thank you, and to say, on behalf of the blanket in a carriage, to a safe house in state of israel, on behalf of the family the neighboring town of Pidkamin that is well represented here... and also through a gauntlet of German troops. on behalf of the Jewish people, that we He then personally thanked Mrs. are grateful, that we are glad that you are Medynska, and on behalf of all of his among us today to accept this very small mother's grandchildren, whom he enu– token of our appreciation." merated, added, "No word of thanks can "Yad vashem is the martyrs' remem– ever be sufficient for actions such as brance authority," Consul General Avital yours, but when a state tlsraelj takes on explained, "but it is also the authority that this responsibility, the meaning of an commemorates those who save other peo– individual event acquires a scope that ple's lives, those who, for us, are known as concerns the whole world." the Righteous." She then read the text of the A disarmingly modest, charming certificate, issued on March 18,1993. woman, Mrs. Medynska said she did not "The (Tad vashemj Commission has consider her actions, and those of her late accorded EMykola and Olga Medynsky J husband, Mykola, extraordinary. Pressed the medal of the Righteous Among the to admit that she did something worthy of Nations," the certificate read. "Their names recognition, Mrs. Medynska said, "We are shall be forever engraved on the Honorable all God's creatures, and it was the only Wall in the Garden of the Righteous." humane thing to do. І believe that most Olga Medynska (left) with Ben Chartan, cousin of Dziunia Ben Sasson, and On July 14, Sen. Joseph Lieberman of would have behaved the same way, and І israePs consul general in New York, Colette Avital, after the official ceremony Connecticut sent Mrs. Medynska a letter know that many more did. І am sure there esconcing Mrs. Medynsky in the ranks of the "Righteous Among Nations." of congratulations. are many more such stories." ted her testimony... After a while 1 began during the war, and who came to the cer– Also attending the ceremony was Dr. Roma Wasylciw, a close family friend to feel sorry for these people — they've emony together with his wife. Menachem Ben Sasson, a professor of of Mrs. Medynska, also in attendance, gone to such trouble." Others who came to the israeli humanities at Hebrew University in said, "For all these years we just thought indeed, Mrs. Ben Sasson went to con– Consulate that day were Don Gartner of Jerusalem, the son of the woman Mrs. of her as our kind-hearted aunt; we never siderable lengths to reunite with her bene– the American Society for Yad vashem, Medynska saved — the woman whose suspected anything like this — she just factor, in the summer of 1992, she trav– and Stanlee Joyce Stahl, director of the testimony led to the award. The survivor never talked about it." eled with her son to Ukraine to try to find Anti-Defamation League's Jewish could not travel to the U.S. herself to Mrs. Medynska added, "1 really don't her. As the grateful academic related, "we Foundation for Christian Rescuers. attend the ceremony because she had like all this parading around and brag– came to the town, looking for houses that Ms. Stahl's foundation provides pen– been taken ill. ging. But what can 1 do, Dziunia submit– my mother could place in her memory, sions for just under 100 "Righteous" cur– but she couldn't even remember fMrs. rently living in Eastern Europe, including Medynska' sj name. By a stroke of luck, Ukraine, issues publications and produces we found her sister. She took out a photo films recounting instances of heroism in album, and soon enough, the familiar face the maelstrom of World War 11. Noting p "Ї ATTENTION EXlBlTORS "" "Ц leaped out." that she was encouraged by the lifting of The traveling pair then learned that the the iron Curtain, Ms. Stahl said her organi– ?OYUZIVKA IS RENTING TENT SPACI object of their search was living in the zation could now more readily help those U.S. incredibly, Mrs. Medynska had visit– who should be rewarded. "Time is running ed her sister just a week before. Since Dr. out, these people are getting old," she said. 150.00 Ben Sasson visits the U.S. fairly often, it After the formalities, Consul General 4 was easy to track Mrs. Medynska down. Avital concurred, "Since the fall of the As they parted in February 1944, Olga had Soviet Union, Ukraine's borders have JFOR LABOR DAY WEEKEND? said to Dziunia, "God willing, we'll see opened up. Many more people from each other some day." They still haven't israel and the U.S. have had a chance to і YOU WILL BE PROVIDED met face to face, but 49 years later they go back and revisit the places where they spoke on the telephone. lived, and so there is a much better І A 8 X 10 FT. SPACE Ukraine's consul general in New chance that these cases will turn up." York, viktor Kryzhanivsky, also was Ms. Avital was heartened by good present, in a brief statement, he assured relations between the governments in Tel Ї W1TH 2 TABLES those assembled that the individuals Aviv and Kyyiv. "We are now at a point being celebrated that day were not where we can put the historical hostility jPLEASE CALL 914-626-5641X 141t unique. He added that "This kind of joint and misunderstandings behind us," the effort should continue, and 1 am sure that diplomat said, adding, "These acts of !ASK FOR SONIA TO RESERVE SPACE! many more people will find each other." good will between our peoples can be a Among the Ben Sassons' relatives signpost toward a much better future." who live in New York state is Boris On that Monday afternoon, after the Chartan, a cousin who hid with Dziunia ceremonies were over and the dignitaries dispersed, the son of the rescued woman said to Mrs. Medynska, "so tell me Olga, 1 u'bmfi УКРАЇНСЬКЕ БЮРО ПОДОРОЖЕЙ how was it that night, 1 have never heard Ш Марійки Гельбіг the story from you..." 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UNA OFFERS MEMBERS SUM-A Whippany elects officers 0 5.75 7o TAX DEFERRED by Antyn Bilanych Kuzemczak, sports; Julia Rudzinsky, cul– and Michael Koziupa tural development; Antyn Bilanych, press; INTEREST ON ANNUITY' Ms. Stepaniak, bulavna. WH1PPANY, NJ. - The Ukrainian Highlights of UNA'S tax deferred annuity: Supervisory Committee members are: American Youth Association, Whippany Walter Rudzinsky (chairman), Paul 0 Branch, held its annual meeting on June 12. Ш Current interest rate of 575 7o guaranteed for one year Brodsky and Alusia Carroll. The The chairwoman of the Whippany Branch m No income taxes on interest until it is withdrawn Arbitration Committee chairman is Walter Christine Bytz, opened the meeting. Kovbasniuk; Уега Shashkewych and Nusia m Access to your money in an emergency using loan provision of the annuity A presidium was elected with Myron Ш Backed by the full financial strength of Ukrainian National Association, Dubas are members. The Parents' Bytz as chairman and Anna Dodds as sec– Committee is headed by Helen iwashko. a 100-year old non-profit fraternal institution retary. Kornel Wasylyk, representing the After the elections, Mr. Wasylyk, rep- national headquarters of SUM-A, was Substantial penalties apply to early withdrawals. resenting the national SUM-A headquar– invited to sit at the presidium. ters, congratulated the Whippany Branch The officers presented their annual Contact UNA'S annuity sales department for further information at (201) 451-2200 (N.J.), for its work with the children and youth. reports, reflecting the results of their work 1 (215) 887-8823 (PA) or (216) 888-4919 in Cleveland or 1(800) 253-9862 toll free (except N.J.) He stated: "the first Ukrainian education throughout the past year. The largest orga– for children begins with the parents. Then nizational affairs were the traditional the Ukrainian Saturday schools and the "Yalynka" and the banquet for the blessing Ukrainian youth organizations supple– of the branch's organizational flags. The ment and enhance this education." branch has the Karpaty Sports Club, which He also made a special announcement: includes a girls' volleyball team and a the national headquarters of the Ukrainian boys' soccer team, as well as karate class– American Youth Association has decided to es. There is also an amateur girls' singing recognize the accomplishments of two UKRAINIAN quartet called Kalyna and a Ukrainian members of the Whippany Branch: the dance group. chairwoman, Mrs. Bytz, and the chief coun– The effectiveness of this year's work FREEDOM FESTIVAL selor, Mr. Koziupa, by conferring the tide of was demonstrated at the branch's affairs Saturday, August 20,1994 second-decree counselor (vykhovnyk and especially at the Northeast SUM-A Ukrainian Homestead druhoho stupenia). The announcement was "Zlet" (gathering) in Ellenville, N.YT, on Beaver Run Road off route 209 greeted with a round of applause. Memorial Day weekend. Here the Kalyna Lehighton, PA A period devoted to discussions and quartet, under the direction and accompa– greetings followed. niment of Michael Koziupa, won first ADMlSSlON S3, CHlLDREN UNDER 12 FREE place in the artistic competition. The The chief counselor, Mr. Koziupa, Ukrainian dance group choreographed by wished to make everyone aware that edu– FEATURING Walter Yurcheniuk also had an impressive cating children in Ukrainian is becoming performance, in sports, the girls' volleyball harder each year because fewer and fewer VOLOSHKY UKRAINIAN DANCE ENSEMBLE team took first place and the soccer team of the younger children are learning and PHILADELPHIA, PA made a good showing. Both teams are understanding the Ukrainian language. He managed by Mr. Bytz. stated, "SUM cannot carry the responsibil– KAZKA UKRAINIAN FOLK ENSEMBLE The branch's children worked hard the ity of teaching the Ukrainian language," POTTSVILLE, PA whole year and enjoyed themselves under and he called upon parents to send their the dedication and direction of their coun– children to the Ukrainian Saturday school. HAJDAMAKY MALE vOCAL ENSEMBLE selors: Mr. Koziupa, Mrs. Bytz, Mrs. Mr. Stepaniak and Mr. Rudzinsky want– PHILADELPHIA, PA Dodds, Natalka Dubas, Уега Stepaniak ed to make clear that there are some parents Gates open at noon and Christine Stepaniak. who do not send their children to Ukrainian Main stage show at З PM After discussions about the annual Saturday school because of other difficul– Youth performers 1 - З PM reports, elections were held. The new offi– ties they may have, but they feel that SUM– cers are: Mrs. Bytz, chairwoman; Walter A should give the children a knowledge and ШШт Foodl Ptemaiitra W^ondloirg Stepanik, vice-chairman; Mr. Bytz, organi– love of their Ukrainian heritage. zational director, Mrs. Dodds, secretary; The annual meeting ended with the Lubow Stepaniak, financial affairs; Mr. singing of the Ukrainian national anthem, ^(g^g'^OlrD^^S ^ Koziupa, chief counselor; Jaroslaw "Shche Ne Ymerla Ukraina."

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For details call Sofia Caryk, Chaika Ukrainian Dance Ensemble from PH1LADELPH1A-JENK1NTOWN, Pa.: dancing of the Milwaukee Ukrainian Folk (301) 854-2062, or Roman Stelmach, (410) Yonkers and the Oberehy Music Ensemble: The Yeezhak Group presents "A Night of Dance Ensemble Dnipro during the 997-0853. Andrew Pidkinka, sopilka, Myroslav Sung Poetry" featuring 24-year-old Taras independence Day program beginning noon. Holodynskiy, violin. For more information Chubaj, leader of the award-winning rock Games, contests and sporting events will be Wednesday, August 24 call (516) 781-8072. group "Plach Yeremiyi" of Lviv. Enjoy an held at 3-6 p.m., an awards ceremony will take TRENTON, N.J.: The Ukrainian American Sunday, August 28 evening of rock music of contemporary Lviv place at 6-6:30 p.m. Listen and dance to the veterans and Mercer County veterans Council in a cafe atmosphere at 8 p.m. in the lounge Ukrainian Dance Band Ornament at 6:30-10 will host a ceremony in the Mercer County PHOEN1X, Ariz.: Ukraine's deputy perma– of the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural p.m. Admission: S2 for adults, Si for children Administration Building, 640 S. Broad St., in nent representative to the United Nations, Center, 700 Cedar Road. Admission: 35; (under 12). For more information call (414) the freeholder chambers, Room 211, at 11 Borys Hudyma, will be the principal speaker refreshments will be served. For information 425-1025. a.m., when County Executive Robert D. at an independence Day commemoration call (215) 539-8946 or (215) 728-7231. Prunetti will sign an executive proclamation to and banquet sponsored by the Ukrainian Sunday, August 21 commemorate Ukrainian independence Day. Congress Committee of America, Phoenix Saturday, August 20 branch, at the Ukrainian American Youth SPR1NG vALLEY, N.Y.: The Ukrainian The public is welcome. For more information, LEH1GHTON, Pa.: The second annual Association Hall, 730 W. Elm St., at 1 p.m. community in Rockland County will celebrate call John Tymash, (609) 499-3339. Ukrainian Freedom Festival will begin at For further information contact Lydia the third anniversary of the Ukrainian noon, at the Ukrainian Homestead, just off Dydyk, president, UCCA (Phoenix Branch), independence at 12:30 p.m., at Ukrainian Saturday, August 27 Route 209. This year's festival includes a at (602) 948-2683. Hall, 16 Twin Ave. This event will be spon– W1LDWOOD CREST, N.J.: Plast– wide variety of Ukrainian arts and crafts, eth– Sunday, September 18 nic vendors, traditional Ukrainian and sored by the Ukrainian American veterans, Spartanky are sponsoring the eighth annual American foods and refreshments, swimming, W1NN1PEG: St. Andrew's College will be volleyball and lively folk entertainment. holding the 1994-1995 inauguration and Throughout the afternoon, youth performers PLEASE NOTE: Preview items must be received one week before desired Awards Ceremony at 7 p.m. in the college will entertain on the outdoor stage. The main date of publication. No information will be taken over the phone. Preview main hall. 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