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Vol. LVII No. Г6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16,1S8S 50 cents UHU activists arrested in Chernivtsi Ukrainian nationalrights activist JERSEY CITY, NJ. - Mykhailo charges of "organizing an unsanctioned Horyn and Valeriy Kuzmin, activists of public meeting" in that southwestern Vitaliy Kalynyclienico arrives in U.S. the informal Ukrainian Helsinki Union, Ukrainian city. were arrested on April 6 in Chernivtsi, According to the UHU's External Ukraine, on administrative charges, Representation, Messrs. Horyn and reported the External Representation Kuzmin had been officially invited by of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union last the Komsomol committee at Chernivtsi week. State University to speak at a seminar Mr. Horyn, a member of UHU's All- for students at the university on the Ukrainian Coordinating Council and a subject of informal associations in Lviv resident, and Mr. Kuzmin, head of Ukraine during the period of restruc­ the UHU's recently organized Cher­ turing. The two activists were reported­ nivtsi branch, were given sentences of 15 ly detained by militia before they even days and 10 days, respectively, on reached the university. Leaders of the UHU's Kiev branch sent a statement in defense of Messrs. Horyn and Kuzmin to the Prosecutor's Office of the Ukrainian SSR and the public prosecutor for the inspection of legal procedure. The three authors wrote in their statement (in Ukrainian): "It is absolutely groundless to charge Kuzmin and Horyn with running an 'unsanctioned meeting' because; first of all, this was not supposed to be a meeting, but a debate; secondly, they were not its organizers; thirdly, the debate, which has been used to charge them as a meeting, did not even take Harry Wachsmuth (center), pastor of the Valley Fellowship Church of the place. Nazarene, welcomes Vitaliy and Yaryna Kalynychenko to the United States. The ''We have reason to believe that parish is the couple's sponsor. Mykhailo Horyn was isolated also hy John Kun exist in Ukraine except for a few because the citizenry of Lviv had in­ UNA Washington Office individuals," the dignified-looking tended to propose him as a candidate to dissident stated. the USSR Congress of People's De­ WASHINGTON - After a long In regard to his family still in U- puties. In such a situation the actions of flight to freedom, Ukrainian human kraine, Mr. Kalynychenko mentioned the Chernivtsi law enforcement organs and national rights activist Vitaliy that his parents are deceased but his two were not only illegal, but also amoral." Kalynychenko and his wife, Yaryna, sisters remain there. The April 10 statement was signed by arrived on Thursday, April 6, here at Mrs. Kalnychenko, who is also fluent UHU activists Oles Shevchenko, My- Dulles International Airport where they in English, showed her joy and opti­ Mykhailo Horyn kola Horbal and Yaroslava Danyleiko. were greeted by a small group of well- mism in being among America's newest Joint conference a first wishers. immigrants. This was especially evident Among the group were American when the youthful red-haired Mrs. Christians who are sponsoring the Kalynychenko remarked that she was Scholars from the U.S., Ukraine Kalynychenkos and Ukrainian Ame­ uncertain as to what her future profes­ ricans, as well as former Soviet political sional work in the United States would prisoner Nina Strokata Karavansky entail — although something literature- participate in Shevchenico symposium who now resides in Maryland. related is most likely. by Marta Kolomayets ings to the "new-age three kings from Mr. Kalynychenko, who was released The Kalynychenkos, residents most the East," referring to the conference last year from infamous Perm Camp 35, recently of Kharkiv, Ukraine, plan to NEW YORK - In a historic aca­ speakers from Kiev, Ivan Dzyuba, has languished in Soviet prisons for 18 reside in the Washington area. They are demic conference commemorating the Raisa Ivanchenko and Mykola Zhulyn- and half years of his life. Actively being sponsored by the Valley Fellow­ 175th anniversary of the birth of Taras sky who were in the United States on a involved in the human rights movement ship Church of the Nazarene, a subur­ Shevchenko, scholars from the United Shevchenko Lecture Series tour. Call­ in the Soviet Union since the 1960s, Mr. ban Maryland parish. For the next two States and Soviet Ukraine discussed the ing their presence a miracle. Dr. Padoch Kalynychenko was arrested many times to three weeks the Kalynychenkos will life and work of Ukraine's national noted that this is the first time since on charges of "anti-Soviet agitation and reside with the parish's pastor, Harry O. bard, commenting on the meaning of 1914, when historian Mykhailo Hru- propaganda." Wachsmuth. his works as well as the influence he shevsky headed the Shevchenko Scien­ Mr. Kalynychenko was a member of Following that, they will be staying continues to hold to this day. tific Society, that the society has hosted the Ukrainian Helsinki Group and one rent-free for up to six months in a The ninth annual Ukrainian-lan­ a conference which included representa­ of the signers of the 1979 appeal to Frederick, Md., home currently under guage conference, organized by the tives of the academic-intellectual world, United Nations issued by the Ukrainian renovation by church members, volun­ Shevchenko Scientific Society, the from the capital of Ukraine — Kiev, National Liberation Movement. teers and students from Hood College. Ukrainian Free Academy of Sciences hopefully, bringing to an end a lapse of In 1976 he renounced his Soviet Besides receiving church donations of and the Harvard Ukrainian Research 75 years. citizenship. Since then he repeatedly food, clothing and appliances, the Institute, was held on Saturday, March He introduced Dr. George Shevelov, requested to leave the Soviet Union Kalynychenkos will also be supported 25, at New York University Law of Columbia University and the Ukrai­ without success until now. by a financial stipend of SI,000. School's Tishman Auditorium. Attend­ nian Free Academy of Sciences, who An economist by profession, the 51- The Valley Fellowship Church of the ed by a capacity crowd of over 400, the took over as the moderator of the year-old Mr. Kalynychenko stated that Nazarene's sponsorship of the Kalyny­ conference was opened by Dr. Jaroslaw conference. his release was not a product of pere- chenkos was initiated in March by Padoch, president of the Shevchenko Dr. Shevelov, an authority on lan­ stroika, but due to the efforts of public church member Dave Goodwin, who Scientific Society, who welcomed the guage and literature, spoke about pressure by various groups, including read a story on missionary projects audience and extended a warm greet­ (Continued on page 4) American ones. "Perestroika does not (Continued on page 3) , THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989 No. 16

A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY Chernivtsi seeks foreign medical help JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Soviet De­ later spread to the Moldavian republic. puty Health Minister Alexander Baranov Children evacuated from the region A talk with Ivan Dzyuba appealed to foreign medical specialists showed signs of recovery and new hair to help check a mystery disease affecting growth. children in the Chernivtsi region of "Taking into account the wishes of by Dr. David Marples role. For many years it has stressed the Ukraine, Reuters reported on Wednes­ many inhabitants of Chernivtsi we have and Marusia Petryshyn abnormal state of the language and day, April 5. appealed to the World Health Organi­ brought the matter to the people's The mysterious malady, which pla­ zation to send foreign specialists to PART I attention. Before the period of glasnost, gued more than 150 children in the study the problem on the spot,'' said From February 28 to March 5, a discussion was limited to the internal Chernivtsi region, causing hair loss, Mr. Baranov. delegation from Kievvisited the Univer­ meetings of the UWU, but increasingly nervous disorders, and loss of appetite, Parents with families have been sity of Alberta in Edmonton. It included we got the chance to speak about it has been traced to thallium. Doctors leaving the city and some residents have the noted Ukrainian literary critic Ivan publicly and in the press. It would be a have blamed acid rain containing thal­ been concerned that the illness, which Dzyuba; Mykola Zhulynsky from the mistake to think that we acquired the lium and other toxic agents for the subsided during the winter months, may Institute of Literature of the Ukrainian right to speak our language as a gift outbreak, which began last fall, and recur in the spring. Academy of Sciences; Raisa Ivan' 'from above."" It required a struggle and chenko of the Department of the there were many conflicts, not only in History of Ukraine at Kiev State Uni­ the 1970s but also in the recent past. The versity; and Ihor Rymaruk, a member of UWU played a major part in this Kiev Helsinki Union publislies newspaper the Ukrainian Writers' Union and struggle and it continues to do so, editor of the poetry and drama section although today the movement has LONDON - The Ukrainian Press and absolute monopoly. The people are of the Dnipro Publishing House. Mr. transgressed the boundaries of litera­ Agency has received the first issue of a the only guarantee that these changes Dzyuba consented to a private inter­ ture. new four-page newspaper Holos Vi- will not become reversible. view, responding in detail to a prepared The UWU was one of the initiators of drodzhennia (Voice of Rebirth) pub­ The national-democratic movement list of questions. The interview was the Taras Shevchenko Ukrainian Lan­ lished by the Ukrainian Helsinki Union in Ukraine is attaining a mass follow­ conducted on March 4. The following guage Society, and the society's pro­ in Kiev. The newspaper is dated March ing. Every day we hear accounts which represents a summary of his responses. gram received very significant input 1989 and is edited by Serhiy Naboka. bear witness to the worsening of the from Ukrainian writers. Today we are (The editorial address is: 252055 Kiev socio-political crisis, to the deepening of What are the prospects for Ukrainian creating a Ukrainian language law. The 55, prosp. Peremohy 17, kv. 189.) antagonism between the state apparatus being accepted as the state language in proposal for this law will be completed The Ukrainian Press Agency has and society. The wave of perestroika is Ukraine? by May 1989, after which it will be learned that the bulletin is printed in rising. published and discussed, and then the 1,000 copies and widely circulated in the And whatever hopes there may be of I think that the prospects are good. I Supreme Soviet will decide whether or Kiev region. finding nationally aware and democra­ would like to emphasize the importance not to pass it. But the atmosphere is Below is the UPA's translation of the tic elements in the higher echelons of the of this question. One of the main such that it is very probable that it will editorial. Communist Party of Ukraine, and, in so reasons denationalization and Russifi- be accepted. There is nevertheless some far as the organs of the republic's mass cation took root in Ukraine was that disagreement over various clauses in its media are still in the hands of re­ people felt that the difference between formulation, and there are those who actionaries, until that time the Ukrai­ languages and nations would soon want to insert so many conditions into nian Herald and information bulletins disappear in the Soviet Union. The the formula that it would be rendered "For four years the process of pere- of the UHU are not able to satisfy the stroika has been taking place. For four overwhelming demand for accurate years, we have been assured that it is too information and the bringing to light of ...іппакїпд Ukfoirilori the state language will prefect its early to reap the benefits of this process, events which are in Ukraine's interest, yet, on the other hand, they argue that there has come a need for a periodic future.iiwas precisely such protection that was lacking we have moved forward to such a great publication which is now, respected extent that it is vital now not to rush, reader, in your hands. for decades, and this represents the first, psycholo' not to hold meetings, etCc And, they We aim to objectively bring to you gical'ideological side of the question. stress, that The party is the initiator those events which would otherwise be and guarantor of perestroika!' not reported or distorted. We are hoping for your active participation in concept of internationalism was tied to meaningless. But I do not think this will This is, putting it mildly, far from the truth. All these processes, initiated by real perestroika, in other words, in the the notion of linguistic and cultural happen. I believe that it will be a very work of our and your newspaper." unity. The average person considered clear statement about rights and priori­ the organ that calls itself the CPSU that, if the language and culture have no ties. (Communist Party of the Soviet Union), future, then there is no point in clinging are merely a pale shadow of the pro­ to them. To some extent, making Do you perceive the UWU as a posed changes, back in the 1960s, The newspaper also includes the Ukrainian the state language will pro­ reform current or as the embryo of an undertaken by the so-called splinter following articles: "How we began" by tect its future. It was precisely such opposition to the Communist Party of groups, anti-Soviets, dissidents; yet, in Lev Lukianenko, head of the UHU, protection that was lacking for decades, Ukraine? our eyes, they were the true represen­ and this represents the first, psycho­ tatives of our nation, the spokespersons "How the UHU Developed and Ope­ logical-ideological side of the question. In principle, the UWU does not who voiced the nations' hopes. rates" by Vyacheslav Chornovil; "Meet­ Also, if Ukrainian becomes the state perceive itself as an alternative force. And what if the party had allowed ings and Demonstrations" by Mykola language, then the state begins to take Most of the groups participating in the these initiatives — halfway and half Horbal; one article by Stepan Khmara, responsibility for its functioning and its quest for national revival see these hearted - to be incorporated into a statement by the UHU calling for a future. The state can no longer abdicate processes as being within the existing everyday life. Sooner or later, even the boycott of the elections and a statement from this task, or take the position that system -7- i.e., a return to Leninist most radical groups of the CPSU would to all Ukrainians calling for support for this does not concern state activities. principles, the consolidation of true be forced to cease their existence, in the Popular Movement in Support of The state must ensure that the language socialist ideals. There are some people order that the party maintain its total Perestroika in Ukraine. functions, especially in education. — it is difficult to estimate their number Finally, legislation on thiF question - who would like to create alternative must lead to Ukrainian becoming the forces, who want to take up positions language of business in itate institu­ totally opposed to the existing social FOUNDED 1933 tions, the educational system, and order. 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Box 346 Chrystyna Lapychalc Jersey City, N.J. 07303 What is the role of the Ukrainian in the areas of justice and human rights. jyriters' Union in this process? The Ukrainian Weelcly, April 16, 1989, No. 16, Vol. LVII The Ukrainian Writers' Union Opposition movements in Hungary Copyright 1989 by The Ulirainian We^lcly (UWU) is playing a very prominent ICbntfaiued on page 15) No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989

For the record Ukrainian national... quarters in Kansas City to obtain details ship. No names or other identification on sponsoring individuals to America. were initially provided. Mr. Goodwin (Continued from page 1) Mr. Goodwin was told that sponsorship then got approval from his local church Bishop Vasylyk's letter would require a minimum of 30 days of board for sponsorship of the couple. through World Relief in their denomi­ support. to Archbishop IVIcCarricic national paper. Herald of Holiness. The Kansas City headquarters then This couple turned out to be the Following is the text of a letter (in He then called the church head­ indicated it had a couple for sponsor­ Kalynychenkos. English translation provided by the Rome-based Ukrainian Catholic Press Bureau) sent by Bishop Pavlo Vasylyk to Archbishop Theodore McCarrick of the Catholic Archdiocese in Newark, NJ. The letter dated February 7. refers to meetings between the two hierarchs in November of last year during a U.S, Helsinki Commission visit to Moscow, Archbishop McCarrick was part of the delegation as an observer. It is not so long ago that 1, your brother bishop, had the great honor of meeting you, to share with you the 'problems of our Ukrainian Catholic Church, and to explain to You the difficulties we encounter in the course of performing our pastoral duties. Allow me to once again wholeheartedly thank Your Eminence for your attention and involvement in the affairs of Ukrainian Catholics. Despite the efforts of many people who endeavor to aid us, whether through prayers, offerings, or protests, Vitah'y and Yaryna Kalynychenko (center) with well-wishers at Dulles Airport, among them Nina Strokata Karavansky and the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the the Rev, Hryhory Podhurec. USSR remains an object of persecution. The events of the last several months demonstrate this, and we would like to Creative Intelligentsia УМіу Kalynychenko: a biography acquaint you with the facts. protest destruction of JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Vitally treatment of a fellow prisoner. Coun- First of all, the Russian Orthodox Vasyliovych Kalynychenko was born termeasures in response to this and Church has been exerting great pres­ in 1938 in the village of Vasylkivka in, similar protests included a transfer to sure. It is assisted both by state and villages in Rumania the Dnipropetrovske region of U- Vladimir Prison in 1975 and terms in party organs, the militia and the KGB, LONDON - The Ukrainian Asso­ kraine. various psychiatric institutions. He and together the seize our once-closed ciation of Independent Creative Intelli­ On July 30, 1966, he was arrested was returned to camp only one Ukrainian Catholic Churches, espe­ gentsia (UANTI), an unofficial organi­ at the Finnish border and charged month before his term was due to cially in those towns where Catholic zation that publishes four literary with "preparing to commit a crime" expire in 1976. consciousness is at its highest. This has samvydav journals in Ukraine, issued and "treason against the fatherland" After his release, Mr. Kalyny­ happened in the village of Hoshiv in the an appeal on April 7 in support of for his attempt to cross and escape chenko settled in Vasylkiv, near Dolynska region of the Ivano-Frankiv- Hungarian writers and their condem­ the Soviet Union while working as an Kiev, where he was forced to live ske Oblast; in the village of Zarvanytsia nation of the destruction of villages in engineer in Leningrad. under administrative surveillance. in the Terebovlia region of the Terno- Rumania. According to reports at the time, He continued his efforts to emigrate pilska oblast; in the village of Hrushiv in The text of the appeal, disseminated Mr. Kalynychenko apparently con­ with no success. He joined the Ukrai­ the Drohobych region of the Lviv in English translation by the London- nian Helsinki Group in November Oblast, and so forth. fided his plans to escape to a Gha- based Ukrainian Press Agency follows. nian student, Fityl Christofor, who 1977. The harassment in the press, radio, "At the end of last year the ruling then allegedly reported them to the On April 7, 1978, he was arrested and television continues unabated. The council of the Writers' Union of Hun­ KGB. and detained briefly by the local work of our bishops, priests, monks, gary appealed to writers organizations On January 12, 1967, he was KGB for "hooliganism," after he nuns and faithful is made more difficult throughout the world, calling upon sentenced to 10 years in a strict- refused to attend a meeting on the in various ways: through the imposition them to stand up against the so-called regimen labor camp in the Perm draft of a new Ukrainian SSR Con­ of monetary fines for prayer gatherings; policy of administrative-territorial region of the Ural mountains. stitution. summonses from the militia and the reorganization which the Ceaucescu During his incarceration he re­ In the spring of 1979, the autho­ KGB; intimidations; psychological dictatorship has undertaken in Ru­ nounced his Soviet citizenship and rities tightened their administrative terror; they have also begun introducing mania. demanded that he be allowed to leave surveillance of Mr. Kalynychenko, 15-day civil arrests, something that did "This policy threatens the very exis­ the USSR after his term was com­ limiting his travel outside of Vasyl­ not exist even in the days of Khrushchev tence of national minorities in Ru­ pleted. He and 45 other inmates kiv and virtually placing him under and Brezhnev. mania: Hungarians, Germans, Serbs, participated in a monthlong camp house arrest. In view of this, taking everything into Croats and Ukrainians. Under the strike to protest the physical mal- On November 29 of that year he consideration, one can justifiably say pretext of expanding the [acreage of| was arrested again for his member­ that our government is playing a dual fertile land, the Ceaucescu government ship in the Ukrainian Helsinki game: one for export — full of smiles, plans to raze hundreds of villages, to Group. He was held in several Soviet demagogic declarations about demo­ level to the ground age-old buildings, prisons for nearly seven months until cratization, the signing of documents in historical architectural monuments, his trial in June 1980. the field of human rights — while wooden churches and cemeteries, to He was sentenced to 10 years in a domestically there is a brutal persecu­ settle the national minorities in a special-regimen labor camp in the tion of Ukrainian Catholics under the Rumanian sea and denationalize them. Perm region and five years in exile on guise of perestroika and glasnost. "UANTI supports this commen­ charges of "anti-Soviet agitation and Your Excellency, we ask you, first ot dable appeal by our Hungarian bro­ propaganda," under Article 62 of the all, to pray for the freedom of our thers which calls upon all political, Ukrainian SSR Criminal Code Church, which suffers to this day under community, informal creative and during a closed trial in Dniprope­ the Communist regime, as well as for scientific organizations, as well as trovske. the bishops, priests, clergy, and faithful. individual citizens in Ukraine and Mr. Kalynychenko was freed in of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, that abroad to calmly raise their protest April 1988 from the special-regimen through our joint efforts we will attain a voices against the disturbing policies of block of Perm labor camp No. 35 and better destiny, and that sometime in the the Ceaucescu sword which hangs settled in the eastern Ukrainian city future we shall be able to invite Your above the heads of our blood-brothers of Kharkiv. The dissident's term was Excellency together with your faithful — Ukrainians in Rumania — our shortened by one-third in 1987 in to Ukraine and jointly glorify the brothers on the other side of the Prut accordance with a six-month-long Almighty in the Holy Trinity of One River." amnesty marking the 70th anniver­ God, and the Blessed Virgin Mary. Noted Ukrainian literary critic sary of the October Bolshevik Revo­ Allow me to wish both you and all the Yevhen Sverstiuk of Kiev heads the lution in the Soviet Union. faithful of your flock the bounty of association, whose chief journal, Ka- Since then Mr. Kalynychenko was God's grace and every future success. fedra, is edited by another well-known active in the formation of a Kharkiv dissident, Mykhailo Osadchy of Lviv. branch of the Ukrainian Helsinki With love in Christ, Activists Vasyl Barladianu of Odessa Union, as well as the informal group, Your brother and Stepan Sapeliak are members of the Friends of the Ukrainian Language Bishop of the Ukrainian editorial board of the independent Vitaliy Kalynychenko in of Slobozhanshchyna named in Catholic Church journal, whose seventh issue was pub­ photograph. honor of the late Vasyl Stus. Pavlo Vasylyk lished in Ukraine in on March 31. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. APRIL 16, 1989 No. 16

Scholars... (Continued from page 1) Shevchenko's foreword to the poem ''Haydamaky," commenting that in this foreword, She^chenko declares his loyalty to the Ukrainian language. Here he settles his score with those who consider the Ukrainian language dead and "without a future." "From me you will get this dead word, for as long as I live, I will not shun the language in which my mother sang to me, the words she used when she took care of me, when she spoke to me," Dr. Shevelov quoted Shevchenko as writing. Dr. Shevelov also expressed the need Leonid Rudnytzky closes the Shevchenko conference in New York. to fill "blank spots," in the literature of Ukraine, He stressed that, "in order to have a Shevchenko, to have other writers, the idea of publishing their works in full must be reborn. This practice of publishing full collections of works, not selected, or castrated works, must be revived, so that the people themselves can judge what is valuable, what is gold, what is not " in conclusion, he commented on the current situation 'Today, we sit here, people from the emigration and people from Ukraine. We sit, in the belief that we are all here with good intentions and speak honestly irom ourselves, from no one else We are people of free ideolo­ gies, we are citizens of various coun­ tries, this does not mean that we do not siiare a common language — we have much in common What is happening here, and what is happening in Kiev, this IS a prelude to the chorus, to mutual cooperation. He cautioned, "but it is not yet the song Itself." He hoped that the day would come when the same song could be sung in unison. Next to speak was Dr. Zhulyn- sky, deputy director of the Taras Shev- ch^rilco'tn^tifu^te of the Ukrairiiafr Academy of Sciences in Kiev, who spoke about "Shevchenko and the Speakers at scholarly conference and their guests pose for picture during evening reception at Shevchenko Scientific Current Spiritual Situation." Bringing Society headquarters in New York. up the formation of the Taras Shev­ chenko Ukrainian Language Society, complementary. Citing as an example later under the influence of the history years. He stressed the fact that the he spoke about this period of "perebu- he used the poem "Kateryna," which of Rus' to autonomism. The culmina­ greatness of Shevchenko cannot be dova,'' which has given rise to an Shevchenko both wrote and illustrated. tion of the political views of Shev­ measured by how many Kobzars have interest in Ukrainian history, literature Dr. Fizer rated Shevchenko's literary chenko is seen in his works, "The Great been pubUshed, or how many statues and language. works on a higher level than his art, Dungeon,"and "Plundered Grave." His have been erected to the bard. stating that even though some of his art final word is found in "Testament." Prof. Grabowicz criticized those Dr. Zhulynsky commented on the who, "once a year in March are the was indeed of a high caliber, it was his Next to speak was Mr. Dzyuba, the repressive socialism of Stalin's years, loudest in their praise of Shevchenko, which brought about the deformation poetry that influenced the spirit of the literary critic and publicist from Kiev, Ukrainian people, awakening in them a author of "Internationalism or Russifi- With the demagogic view of Shev- of aesthetic tastes and opinions, and patriots take it upon themselves to teach cast upon the people a false sense of variety of strong feelings. cation?" and most recently a book on Dr. Omeljan Pritsak, head of the Shevchenko and Slavophilism. It was literary experts and scholars how to internationalism. Now, he noted, is the celebrate Shevchenko." time to raise the level of national Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute this topic that he addressed at the consciounsess of the people, their spoke about Shevchenko as a prophet. Saturday afternoon conference. Apo­ Prof. Grabowicz noted that the cult awareness of their culture and their Emphasizing the fact that he is a logizing for the specialized nature of his of Shevchenko runs rabid among U- history. historian and not a literature expert, talk, Mr. Dzyuba spoke about the krainians who are satisfied with the peripheral symbolism of naming streets "The elemental-creativity of a person Dr. Pritsak examined Shevchenko's Russian idea of Slavophilism and how intellectual biography, stating that the Shevchenko's view of this differed. The and parks in his honor. He stated that cannot be fulfilled organically, without these various interpretations have led to the normal organic functioning of the poet and philosopher was deeply in­ problems of Slavophilism interested language of its native people. The fluenced by two journeys he took to Shevchenko even before the formation the cult of Shevchenko, which makes incomplete functioning of the Ukrai­ Ukraine in 1843 and 1845. During this of the Ss. Cyril and Methodius Brother­ him everything to all people. "Shev­ nian language in its social and cultural second journey, he experienced a great hood, which believed its federation chenko became not only the light for his activities has led to the demise of the creative rebirth, composing some of his with fellow-Slavs would lead to U- people, but also a mirror for them," he spiritual situation of our people," he strongest works, including "Heretic," kraine's independence. The Russians said. He cautioned against the cult said. "The Great Dungeon," "Kavkaz" and looked at Slavophilism as a trend with following Shevchenko has, stating that Quoting T.S. Elliot, Dr. Zhulynsky "Testament." Shevchenko identified political tendencies. a cult is Messianic, whereas academia is said that a people's language can be himself with the prophet Jeremiah and When Shevchenko returned from intellectual analysis. The greatness of taken away from them, mutilated and became a prophet for the Ukrainian exile, noted Mr. Dzyuba, he was asked Shevchenko is his deep humanism and destroyed. They can be taught to speak people. to contribute to the St. Petersburg-based his universal ideals, he said. in another language, but they cannot be After a 15-minute break, the confe­ journal "Parus." He refused because the Closing the four-hour unprecedented made to feel in that foreign language, rence resumed with Kiev University publication regarded Slavophilism in its historic conference. Prof. Leonid thus all is for naught. Their native , historian Raisa Ivanchenko speaking Russophile interpretations. Shevchenko Rudnytzky of LaSalle University in language cannot be uprooted; in crea­ about Mykhailo Drahomanov's view stood firm in his belief that Slavophi­ Philadelphia, and academic secretary of tive expression it will always sprout of Shevchenko and his role in the social lism would lead to Ukraine's indepen­ the Shevchenko Scientific Society, roots. political movement in Russia and dence, "encompassing all humanistic, expressed the hope that the 1990 confe­ Dr. Zhulynsky ended his presenta­ Ukraine. She said that although Draho- freedom-loving ideals." rence would be held in Kiev, Ukraine's tion, stating that it is indeed time for the manov had a high regard for Shev­ The last speaker for the afternoon capital. In conclusion, he called on poet Ukrainian people to focus on Shev­ chenko, he was against a cult-following was George Grabowicz, from Harvard Ihor Rymaruk of the Dnipro Publish­ chenko, fm today, he is needed by all of of the bard by the Ukrainian people. University, who underscored the fact ing House in Kiev to recite his poem, us. Drahomanov believed that the Slavo­ that although this may be the first time ''Before the Self-Portrait of Shev­ John Fizer of Rutgers University, philism of Shevchenko differed from Ukrainian academics from the diaspora chenko with a Candle." spoke about the ge esis of poetic and that of other members of the Ss. Cyril are taking part in such a large public A reception for the speakers and :heir Ш works of Shevchenko, during which and Methodius Brotherhood; Draho­ forum with scholars from Ukraine,the guests followci at the national head­ |he examined which came first, Shev- manov felt that the political develop­ Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute quarters of the Shevchenko Scientific chenko's art or the poetry. Dr. Fizer ment of Sheychenko stemmed from the and the Academy of Science in Kiev Society, on Fourth Avenue in New . reached the conclusion that they were Kozak-patriotism of the l84C)s, a^nd have had aca.demijc exch^njges^fbi^a fe\v York's East.^^itlAge. v No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989 ііИщшшіштіМіШшм^іШітаіШіїшті

The UNA centenarian Fraternal Corner by Andre J, Worobec Happy birthday to Maria Cbopek Fraternal Activities. Coordinator LOS ALAMOS, N.M. - Maria Chopek, mother of former UNA More essay contest winners Supreme Advisor Anna Chopek, who now is an honorary member of poetry contest open to all students in This week we introduce the three the UNA Supreme Assembly, turns Manitoba. His poems were published in contest winners in group II of the 100 years of age on April 15. Ukrainian National Association's U- a teacher's magazine. Ilian is also active The elder Mrs, Chopek, who re­ krainian essay contest on the topic in the school athletic program and has sides here in Los Alamos with her "What Does the Millennium of U- won honors in school track competi­ daughter Anna, has been a member raine's Christianity Mean to Me?'' tion. of the Ukrainian National Associa­ Outside of school, Ilian is an active tion for more than 60 years. This member of Plast. He enjoys swimming weekend she will be celebrating her and is pursuing a course to qualify for a birthday with family and friends lifeguard badge. He also loves downhill from near and far. and water skiing, motorcycling and Following, in tribute to the cente­ duck hunting. Ilian is an expert marks­ narian, is a brief biography of Mrs. man. He is a member of UNA 445. Maria Chopek Chopek. ter, Stephanie, was born soon after they began the house, and almost immediately the Depression put Ilia Maria Olijnek was born in Ko- out of work. She worked at three zova , Berezhany county, on April jobs: cleaning office buildings to 15, 1889. A dressmaker, she was midnight, baking at a restaurant married to Ilia (Elias) Chopek in until early morning, and embroider­ 1911. Soon after their daughter, ing fancy dresses for a dressmaker Anna, was born, he left for America. whenever she could. She and Anna joined him in Boston Soon after Ilia iound work as a on Easter Sunday in 1914. They both custodian in an exclusive private became citizens. school outside of Boston, she left her There were 10 years of cold water latest job of making hypodermic tenements before they saved enough needles and became a cook for about to build a house in a suburb, Matta- 100 students and teachers. They were pan. To help in this effort, she both very popular with the students. worked at a variety of jobs. Adaugh- (Continued on page 14) The first-place is Chrystyna Jackiw from St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Ofeifuoffes Cathedral in Chicago. She is 13 years old and an honor student in the eighth Wasyl Stefuryn, Wilkes-Barre District chairman grade of this school. She was born in Chicago to Olha and Theodor Jackiw. ' TRUCKSVILLE, Pa. - Wasyl Ste­ family members in the United States furyn, chairman of the Wilkes-Barre and Ukraine. Chrystia leads a busy life outside of UNA District Committee and longtime The funeral was held Wednesday, her school. She participates in Plast secretary of UNA Branch 169, died on April 5. Liturgy was offered at St. Third prize went to Marko Matla, 14, activities, is a member of the Ukrainian Sunday, April 2, at Nesbitt Memorial Volodymyr Church, and burial follow­ from Monrovia, Calif., who is a student Folk Dance Group of the Ss. V0I0- Hospital. He was 66. ed at Mount Olivet Cemetery in Calver- at the Ridna Shkola in Los Angeles. He dymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic tpn. is a straight-A student in grade 8 at Mr. Stefuryn was born in Rosilnia, Church, takes piano lessons, and every The services were attended by many Clifton Middle School, and is active in near Stanislaviv, western Ukraine, on Saturday attends Ridna Shkola in UNA'ers, including Honorary Member school sports. March 11, 1923. He arrived in the Chicago. United States following World War II of the UNA Supreme Assembly Anna Born in Pasadena, he is the son of She is a member of UNA Branch 221. and immediately became involved in Haras, who also heads the Lehigh Wolodymyr and Marta Matla, the Ukrainian community life. Valley UNA District Committee. president and secretary, respectively of UNA Branch 79. Of course, Marko is a For 32 years he served as secretary of member of the same branch. UNA Branch 169, St. Michael's So­ Outside of school, Marko is very ciety, of Edwardsville, Pa. At the same active. Besides Plast, playing soccer for ,time he^was secretary of the Wilkes- the American Youth Soccer Associa­ Barre UNA District Committee and for tion, playing the violin, the flute, he still the last five years was the district finds time to pursue his hobby, astro­ chairman. nomy. He was active as well in other com­ munity organizations, including St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Church, Young UNA'er where he was the cantor for 13 years and a member of the church choir. Mr. Stefuryn was employed as a cutter for the United Pants Co., until his retirement. He and his wife had cele­ brated their 38th wedding anniversary last October. Surviving are his wife, Gisela, daugh­ ter, Anna Bray, with her husband, John, and their children, Kimberly, Douglas and Jennifer, as well as other Wasyl Stefuryn JohnSenlch, Branch 110 secretary The second-place winner is Ilian HUBBARD, Ohio - John Senich, town and served on its council for 13 Iwanchuk, a grade 8 student from Ss. secretary of Ukrainian National Asso­ years. In addition he was active in the Volodymyr and Olha Ridna Shkola in ciation Branch 140 for the past 28 years, Ukrainian American Citizens Club. Winnipeg. Ilian and his parents, Chry- died of a heart attack on March 19. He zant and Irena Iwanchuk, reside in was 71. He served as secretary of Youngs- town UNA Branch 140, the Brother­ Winnipeg, where Ilian was born 14 Andrew Nicholas Pih, born December He was born October 28, 1917, in hood of St. Michael, since 1960. years ago. 13,19X8, to Christopher and Nellie Pih Hubbard. For 42 years he worked for of South Bend, Ind., is the youngest GP Business Equipment Co. in Youngs- Surviving are his wife, Betty nee Ilian attends grade 9 at River Heights member of UNA Branch 452. He was town; when he retired in 1980 he was Hricko; daughter, Jean Ann Miller; Junior High School. He is an editor and enrolled by his father. Andrew is the head supervisor in the press room. sons,John D. Thomas L. and Mark F.; a writer for the school newspaper. great grandson of Michael and Anasta- He was a member of the Holy Trinity sisters, Ann Brack and Mary Sveth; and Recently he won second place in a sia Pich of Kulpmont, Pa. кгаіпіап Catholic Church in Y6ungs- seven grandchildren. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989 No. 16

WASHINGTON UPDATE

Ukrainian Weell V from the UNA Washington Office Soviet voters speak II ДЯі Record a translation of the Fourth As results trickle in from the March 26 elections to the new Congress of Statement update Universal. He also paid tribute to People's Deputies of the USSR, many commentators in the West have Estonian Independence Day. On March observed that the voters seem to have opted for more radical candidates On March 6, Rep. Pete Stark (D- Calif.) entered into the Congressional 16, Rep. Jim Kolbe (R-Ariz.) spoke where there was a choice and that there was definitely an anti-establishment about the 71st anniversary of Ukrainian trend to the voting. Record the statement of the position of the National Conference on Soviet Independence Day and encouraged "the More than 50 senior Communist Party officials were defeated in their bids Soviet Union to grant greater religious for people's deputies - and some of them ran unopposed yet failed to receive Jewry (NCSJ) regarding the Jackson- Vanik Amendment which denies the freedom, cultural practices, and indivi­ the required majority of the votes when voters simply crossed out their names dual rights for the citizens of the USSR "most favored nation status." on the ballots. Ukrainian Republic. In Kiev, where rights activists, including members of the Ukrainian The NCSJ has taken a position of "wait and see." Rep. William Lipinski (D-IU.) That same day. Rep. Frank Annun- Helsinki Union, conducted campaigns urging the voters to reject certain zio (D-IU.) spoke about the Polish officials running for the new congress, the city's mayor, Valentyn Zgursky, took issue with the misuse of the term "ethnic" by political consultants and government's acknowledgment that and the city's party chief, Konstantyn Masyk — both of whom ran unopposed Stalin, and not the Nazis, was respon­ — failed to be elected. Another regional party leader, Yakiv Pohrebniak of defined "ethnic" as someone who is Catholic, middle or working class, of sible for the Katyn Forest massacre in Lviv, also failed to receive 50 percent of the vote though he was the lone candi­ Poland. This was the conclusion of the date. At least three other regional party bosses in Ukraine were defeated, Eastern or Southern European extrac­ tion, and with a conservative set of House Select Committee in 1952. Rep. according to various wire service reports. Tom Lantos (D-Calif.) spoke about values. In Kiev more than 38,000 ballots papers were spoiled by disgruntled voters human rights violations in Rumania On March 7 Sen. Frank Lautenberg who saw no choice. In Lviv, 36,000 ballots were declared invalid when voters and submitted to the Record and article (D-N.J.) spoke in support of the UN marked tham with the word "boycott" to stress the undemocratic nature of on the subject by Jeane Kirkpatrick. Human Rights Commission investiga­ the elections. Elections will have to be held a new in three of Kiev's seven dis­ The next day. Reps. Christopher Smith tion of Rumania. Rep. Tom Lewis (R- tricts and in two of Lviv's three constituencies. (R-N.J.)and Steny Hoyer (D-Md.)also Fla.) placed in the Record an article by In the case of Volodymyr Shcherbytsky, first secretary of the Communist addressed the issue of Rumanian hu­ Arthur Burck titled "End of Commu­ Party of Ukraine and one of the most despised leader in that republic, though man rights violations. nism in Eastern Europe?" in which he he was elected to the Congress of People's Deputies, one-fourth of the voters The 175th anniversary of the birth of in his carefully selected district in Dnipropetrovske crossed his named off the argued that economics will spell the end of communism. Rep. Gerry Sikorski Taras Shevchenko was addressed by ballot. That's 63,000 voters out of 240,000. Mr. Shcherbytsky, it should be Rep. Bruce Morrison (D-Conn.) on noted, was one of four Soviet Politburo members who ran unopposed. (D-Minn.) cautioned that though glas- nost has had some positive effects, the March 22. Reminding his colleagues of New elections are now being slated in those districts that failed to elect the statue of Shevchenko in the nation's fact that refuseniks still exist should not people's deputies — and there are nearly 200 of these throughout the USSR capital, the Connecticut representative be overlooked. where the voters decided to cross out every name on the ballot. Meanwhile, read Shevchenko's poem, "My Legacy" On March 9 Sen. Celiborne Pell (D- run-off elections in those districts where three or more candidates ran and no into the Record. R.I.) spoke about "Glasnost: Still More one won a majority have already begun. So we'll have to wait some more for Hope Than Reality in the (sic) U- On March 23, Rep. Dennis Eckart the complete election results. kraine." In his remarks he stated that (D-Ohio) "joined over 45,000 Ukrai­ From the Kremlin's perspective though, perhaps the most worrisome "(w)hile Moscow has tolerated a degree nian Americans in Ohio" in commemo­ elections are yet to come: the voting for republic officials scheduled to take of spirited ferment in the Baltic repub­ rating the 175th anniversary of the birth place in the fall.' lics, it has done little to loosen the reins of Shevchenko, who "through his The people of the USSR haven't yet finished what they have to say. of central control over the (sic) U- poetry and verses... expressed the Ukrainian spirit for national indepen­ kraine."The senator then submitted for dence." the Record a letter from the UNA Washington Office and the two Wash­ ington Post articles on Ukraine by Legislation update Turning the pages back... David Remnick. That same day. Sen. Mark Hatfield TRADE: On February 23, Rep. (R-Ore.) informed his colleagues that Marilyn Lloyd (D-Tenn.) for herself Amnesty International has asked each and two co-sponsors, introduced H.R. It was on April 17, 1947, that Akcja Wisla, the last of a state delegation to adopt a prisoner of 1100 which prohibits the purchase of three-part process to resettle Ukrainian in Poland, began. conscience from various countries. Of uranium enrichment services from the Demographic "surgery," the population transfers of na­ the 51 prisoners of conscience assigned USSR. On March 16, Rep. Stan Parris tionalities, was used as a method to combat what Poland referred to as the to the delegations were two Ukrainians: (R-Va.) introduced H.R. 1475, which "Ukrainian problem." Bohdan Klymchak to Mississippi and would authorize controls on the export The first stage began in 1939, when the Soviet Union annexed Poland's eastern Yuriy Pastushok to.Virginia. of capital from the U.S. to control provinces with their majority Ukrainian population, which remained part of the Also on March 9, Rep. Helen Bentley exports supporting terrorism, and to Soviet Union after World War II. (R-Md.) spoke about Lithuanian Inde­ prohibit ownership of U.S. banks by The second process was an exchange of populations between Poland and the pendence Day. Rep. Bill Faxon (R- Warsaw Pact countries. Ukrainian SSR, on the basis of an agreement signed on September 9, 1944. N.Y.) asked his colleagues not to forget A week later, on March 22, Rep. Approximately 500,000 Ukrainians who were left in Poland were resettled in the Soviet Jews. Rep. Mike Synar (D-Ohio) James Traficant (D-Ohio) introduced Ukrainian SSR. Although the action was called "voluntary,"force was often used raised the point that while emigration H.R. 1578, which would suspend most- to repatriate these Ukrainians. from the Soviet Union has improved, favored-nation status trade privileges Although the two above-mentioned actions were probably more brutal in their the picture still "remains mixed." He for Yugoslavia. This follows the March execution, Akcja Wisla, the Vistula Action, which was to be handled over a one- went on to name numerous refuseniks 9 introduction of resolutions in both the year period actually deported most of the Ukrainians who still remained on their still awaiting exit visas. House and Senate, expressing concern territories in Poland's southeastern frontier zone to Poland's newly acquired lands On March 13, Rep.BobMcEwen(R- about the treatment of Albanians in in the north and northwest, within a matter of months, April-July 1947. Ohio) paid tribute to Ukrainian In­ Yugoslavia. The Senate resol lion, This last action is significant because it determined the future of the Ukrainian dependence Day and inserted in the (Continued on page 13) minority; it is this Ukrainian community outside the borders of the USSR, that has suffered the crudest fate. "Ukraine: A History" by Orest Subtelny, discloses that in 1947, the Polish Editor's note: Of sirs, gentlemen, misters government forcibly expelled about 170,000 Ukrainians, mostly Lemkos, from their ancestral lands in the Carpathian foothills and reshuffled them throughout Poland. Over the years. The Ukrainian Weekly's female editorial staff rnembers Dr. Subtelny notes that most were resettled in the former German lands that Poles have received many letters addressed to "Dear Sir," "Dear Mr. ... " or had acquired, and today, approximately 60,000 Ukrainians live in the Olsztyn "Gentlemen." This continued even after The Weekly's staff became an all- region, formerly East Prussia, another 40,000 live in theKoszalin region in the woman team (nope, not a single sir, mister or gentleman among us). Finally, northwest. Close to 20,000 Ukrainians are in the area of Wroclaw in the southwest partly in an effort to set the sexual record straight (even though our names do and about 20,000 remained in the Peremyshl arid Lublin areas of the southeast of appear on page 2 of each and every issue of The Weekly), the paper's staff Poland. decided to publish agroupphotointheyearend issue. Here, we reasoned, was In his article, "Akcja Wisla and Polish Ukrainian Relations," featured in the indisputable proof of the stuff The Weekly is made of. April 1988 issue of the Studium Papers, Ivan Jaworsky notes that this April 1947 Much to our chagrin, however, not much has changed. And, to add insult action and its consequences have shaped and continue to shape the relations to injury, a form letter arrived recently from a nationwide Ukrainian Women's between Polish and Ukrainian communities in Poland today. organization. Its salutation: "Velmyshanovnyi Pane Redaktore!"—yes, the He writes: "The formal rationale of the People's Republic of Poland for Akcja masculine forrii. Wisla was quite simple: it was to deprive the anti-Soviet underground Ukrainian There are two serious deficiencies here. 1. There is no "pan redaktor"at The Insurgent Army (UPA) of its support in an area bordering on the western regions of Weekly. 2. (Much more troublesome from a feminist perspective and in view the Ukrainian SSR. After the death of Gen. Karol Swierczewski of the Polish of the letter's origin) The letter assumes all editors are men. (A sirhple armed forces in an U PA ambush in the Carpathian Mountains in March 1947, the solution, of course, would have been to use the Ukrainian equivalent of Dear process of resettlement of Ukrainians in Poland quii^keped." Sir/Madam.) Akcja Wisla cannot be justified purely on military grounds, according to Prof. Hmmm, wonder if Out Life (NasheZhyttia) magazine also received ia letter ^a4dl5e^s^Jo іійїїрдп redaktor"...? . .^ . ^^^^ ^u^^ ^j^..^.^ .- - ^ .; - - ^orm^^my^ --(ЄЦІІШІ on ^І^Г'^^^ - --.::: мшЩШ^ Л Ш\ -WW UAl 'ih'^Bmmi^ uliufi m й mih'n І ІШ-І л No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places

those who are opposed to these types of by Myron B. Kuropas Liberation Front contacts are, in fact, afraid of facing their own and the communitv's igno­ cause of problem rance; and to deny exchanges provides a Dear Editor: convenient facade of "patriotism" to Ukrainian-Jewish relations and a lost legion There is a very poignant and also very hide behind. The Soviets are not too For years Ukrainians have talked Prof. Bilinsky also suggested that true statement that one often finds concerned about the ravings of a few about the need to improve Ukramian- scholars "come to grips with the judge­ Ukrainians applying to themselves: ultra-nationalists. What the Soviets are Jewish relations through greater com­ ments of various 'denaturalization "Wherever and whenever you find two deathly afraid of is that if Ukraine munication. trials'...In essence, though not in form, Ukrainians gathered together in a smgie begins to be recognized as something Dialogue, they argued, would lead to these are little Nurembergs - war place, invariably, ^nd after a very short legitimate that can stand on its own, the better understanding. crimes and crimes against humanity time, you also find three political parties supremacy of "ail-encompassing" Rus­ Some optimistic Ukrainians even trials — with the significant difference formed." I mention this in order to sia would be challenged. initiated such dialogues only to discover that they are being held some 35 to 40 bring attention to the fact that it has I feel that I must apologize for the that Jewish interest was minimal the years after the events." once again been negatively consummated tone of this letter; but I also feel that "dialogue" deteriorated into a "mono­ During the roundtable discussion in the Ukrainian community here in the action is desperately needed in order to logue," or that an impasse was reached which followed, Prof. Ettinger took United States. eliminate this kind of thinking among once certain "sensitive topics" were umbrage with Prof. Bilinsky's refe­ It was truly disheartening to read in Ukrainians and avoid possible catas­ brought up. rences to Jews serving with the NKVD the March 19 edition of The Weekly trophe in the future. One Ukrainian who apparently over­ and the later emergence of the Jewish that the three organizations purporting If you are not part of the solution, came all of these obstacles is Prof. Peter role in the Ukrainian famine and collec­ to represent Ukrainian interests in the you are part of the problem; and this is J. Potichnyj. Combining forces with a tivization as a topic for conference United States have reached an impasse exactly what the Liberation Front is by fellow McMaster University professor, discussion. in their negotiations to create one refusing to negotiate — a problem. In Howard Aster, Dr. Potichnyj prepared "Are we to say that if a Jew, an united central coalition. No one at all fact, in my opinion, it is the major papers on Ukrainian-Jewish relations individual Jew, is a criminal, does that should be surprised at this state of stumbling block standing in the way of for two learned society conferences in mean that all Jews are criminals or affairs and at the role that the UCCA unity among Ukrainians in the West. 1982. Titled "Jewish-Ukrainian Rela­ guilty?" asked Prof. Ettinger, Arguing has played in bringing the negotiations tions: Two Solitudes," the papers that inclusion of the topic Jews and the to a standstill. However, it is not fair to Alexander R. Sich pointed out that even though Ukrai­ famine "betrays a certain anti-Semitic blame all the members of the UCCA for Cambridge, Mass. nians and Jews have shared the same bias which must be overcome," Prof. its refusal to continue in the negotiation land for centuries, they really lived in Ettinger then mentioned the fact that process. Shevchenko jubilee two different worlds. To each other, when he asked fellow Israeli scholars to In fact, it seems to me that the they were strangers. The papers were attend the conference with him, some political and ideological orientation of later published by The Ukrainian replied: "Not with Ukrainians. Ukrai­ in Kaniv, Ukraine Weekly and still later in a separate nians will always be our enemies." He only a small group of Ukrainian uhra- Dear Editor: nationalists, namely the Liberation monograph. concluded by saying he was "not so sure This year, 1989, is the 175th birthday that I was the one in the right" pn Front (which, for all intents and pur­ of the bard of Ukraine, Taras Shev­ A conference titled "Jewish-Ukrai­ poses, controls the UCCA) lies at the coming to the conferencej. chenko. Although many of the celebra­ nian Relations in Historical Perspec­ "My plea to my Jewish colleagues," base of many of the divisions that so tions held by the Ukrainian community tive" was organized by Profs. Poti­ deeply and vindictively sever the Ukrai­ responded Prof. Bilinsky, "is, you are occurred in March, I would like to chnyj and Aster at McMaster Univer­ analyzing your Holocaust and as a by­ nian community in the West. It is inform your readers of a special com­ sity in 1983. Twenty-five academics precisely this naive and outdated ideo­ product presenting us with a bill of memoration that is to be held in Kaniv presented papers at the four-day confe­ charges for complicity Allow usequally logy which must be squarely confronted on Sunday, May 21. rence including bmeljanPritsak (Har­ and exposed for what it is in order to to analyze the Great Famine since its Last July, Sonoma hosted a delega­ vard), Shmuel Ettinger (Hebrew Uni­ impact on the Ukrainian community bring about healthy debate and pro­ tion from Kaniv, our "sister city." My versity of Jerusalem) Jaroslav Pelenski gress among Ukrainians. has been very grave and as a by-product husband and I, along with a small group (Iowa), Frank Sysyn (Harvard), Moshe allow us to present our bill of parti­ The essence of the thinking behind of local Ukrainian Americans, were Mishkinsky (Tel Aviv), Geoff Eley the Liberation Front's ideology is culars." able to meet with the "mayor" of Kaniv, (Michigan), Yaroslav BiHnski (Dela- The discussion which followed be­ monopolistic rule. It is about the Mykola Zharko, and the associate were), Israel Bartal (Hebrew U.), Mor- possession of power. It is, moreover, came heated on occasion but in the end director of the Taras Shevchenko decai Altshuler (Hebrew U.), Aharon all appeared to agree with Prof. Ettinger about the possession of totalitarian Museum, Zinaida Tarakhan. Mrs. Weiss (Yad Vashem Institute), Manoly power. The Liberation Front looks that accusations of collective guilt were Tarakhan invited us to the ceremony, LupuL (Alberta) and Alan Shefman immoral and counter-productive. upon itself as fully entitled to change which is being held at the Shevchenko (B'nai B'rith). and to control not only a person's All, that is, except Prof. Pritsak who Monument. It should be an interna­ A roundtable discussion concluded just prior to the end of the conference allegiances and behavior as a political tional event, as it is being partly spon­ the symposium. being, but also his readings, his tastes, felt impelled to make the following sored by UNESCO. All of the proceedings were published statement: "As you know, the Seven and in some cases even his religious Mrs. Tarakhan requests that all in 1988 by the Canadian Institute of orientation. Day War started under very difficult groups sponsoring a Shevchenko Ukrainian Studies. The 531-page vo­ conditions for the Israelis and this I use the term "totalitarian" quite event send an invitation, newspaper lume is must reading for those interest­ consciously when applying it to the disturbed me very much. And I thought, article, or other notice of the gathering ed in what binds and divides Ukrainians what could be done? Following the Liberation Front, fully aware of what to the museum. These items and any and Jews, and the difficulties involved in concept of Prof. Szporluk that if a this implies. Furthermore, it is no letters of greeting from any organiza­ maintaining a meaningful dialogue. Ukrainian is to be political, he must act coincidence that the description I tion will be displayed or mentioned at The paper that generated the most politically, the idea came to me to employ of this group so closely re­ the international assembly. As people organize a Ukrainian Legion and what­ sembles the very communist society controversy was "Methodological Pro­ from all over Ukraine will probably blems and Philosophical Issues in the ever impact that 500,000 or 1,000 people they so "bravely" claim to battle. gather in Kaniv for this event, a Shev­ will make, it is not so important; but Although the Liberation Front would Study of Jewish-Ukrainian Relations chenko birthday greeting sent to Kaniv During the Second World War" by what I believed was that it was very be loath to admit it, its mannerisms are would be a wonderful way to express important is show to the world, and first more like that of the Soviet govern­ Prof. Yaroslav Bilinsky. solidarity with those assembled and In his paper Prof. Bilinsky questions of all to our Jewish friends, that there ment's than different. The two are with Ukrainian-spealcing people are some Ukrainians who believe that ideologically opposite, but opposites the intellectual integrity of Holocaust throughout the world. historian Lucy S. Dawidowicz whose they have to pay for their sins with their that spring from the same source, from I hope that many will be able to visit own blood. That was the time I started hatred, anger and insecurity. The only stereotypical descriptions of Ukrainians the Shevchenko Museum and Monu­ hardly qualify as scholarship. He also to organize Ukrainian studies at Har­ things, in fact, more irritating than the ment in 1989, as it is a very moving vard and I had connections to the extremism of their positions are the pointed to the fact that Jewish writers experience. As there are very few hotels tend to identify all Nazi death camp Ukrainian student organization...So we unswerving certitude with which they there, most people must make a day trip guards as Ukrainians when in reality started to make preparations, but hold them, and the contempt they feel on the hydrofoil from Kiev. In 1987, we mafty other nationalities were involved fortunately for the Israelis and unfortu­ for any opinions but their own. were able to stay overnight at the youth in greater numbers. nately for mcv the war ended in just a Members of the Liberation Front in hostel by special arrangement with the Pointing to the inordinate number of few days, before 1 was able to do the West who purport to care so pas­ Intourist representative, Viktor Ta­ Jews in the Soviet NKVD, Prof. Bilin­ something,, Bm, of course, others were sionately about Ukraine do not avail rakhan (Zinaida's husband), if enough sky rejected the standard Jewish argu­ ready,like myself to die for that cause. 1 themselves of ever increasing opportur Ukrainian tourists expressed an interest ment that Jews who became Bolsheviks forget about this attempt, but yesterday nities being made available today to in staying overnight in Kaniv^ th^n^ were no longer Jews. Isn't it morally Prof. Pipes resurrected it and I just learn about Ukraine - both in terms of perhaps, the Intourist bureaucrats in correct to say that the question of wanted, as a historian, to remember it, culture and life in general. But how are Moscow could be convinced to build a collaboration cuts both ways? he asked. that there was such an attempt and first we to help Ukraine if contacts are tourist hotel in Kaniv, preferably as a ''Ukrainian extremists on the right of all what 1 must stress again that there discouraged and cut off? The very joint venture with a foreign hotel chain. worked with Hitler, but Jewish extre­ were young people who were ready to contacts Soviet Ukrainians hunger for You may contact Zinaida and Viktor mists on the left helped to implement do something and in a clear conscious­ (not to mention what we ourselves need) Tarakhan at the Shevchenko Museum the policies of Stalin? History shows ness they were planning to do this as a are continually denied by the Liberation and Monument, Kaniv, Cherkassy both groups came togrief; Hitler almost kind of recognition of the guilt.'' Front. Denying exchanges and contacts Obast, Ukrainian SSR 25800. destroyed the OUN in 1941-1942, while I'm not sure t understand what Prof. is not the mark of bravery but the mark Nancy H. Weres, MD Stalin began an aU4)ut pogrom a^inst Pritsak wanted to say. Perhaps he can of cowardice. It is quite probable that Sonoma, Galif. Soviet Jews in 1948.^^ explain. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989 No. 16 Graphics by four Lviv artists exhibited for first time in North Amc by Roma Hadzewycz mineri^ rnembers of Mptmnolitan New The crowd was welcomed to the exhibit by an man exhibit. However, after it b York's cultural community, came to the emotional Mychajlo Czereszniowskyj, who noted works by his brother and the I weeklong exhibit's opening on Sunday, that this is an exhibit of "our artists from our available for display, the exhit NEW YORK - Graphic works by Lviv." Mr. Czereszniowskyj is national president Mrs. Hnatenko said she wa four Lviv artists were exhibited for the March 12, to view 77 works by brothers Andriy and Petro Humeniuk and hus­ of the Ukrainian Artists Association of America. one but four artists represent first time in North America here at the Andriy Humeniuk has succeeds Ukrainian Artists Association Gallery band and wife Volodymyr and Ijud- myla Loboda. Assisting in staging the Remarks about the four artists were delivered not only himself but also о under the sponsorship of the Pershi by Stefania Hnatenko, assistant to the director of Ukraine." Stezhi Plast Sorority. shpw was Andriy Horodysky of the Ukrainian Artists Association, New Tlie Ukrainian Museum, who was introduced by She also pointed to a cur Some 300 art lovers, including pro- York executive board. Marta Kolomayets, president of the Perzhi Stezhi during the summer of 1988 she h Plast Sorority's "starshi plastunky." Ms. Kolo­ at The Ukrainian Museum Ьз mayets pointed out that Mrs. Hnatenko had from Spain who wanted to ex known all four artists from Lviv, where she had Ukraine. From Mrs. Hnatenko resided with her late husband, artist Valeriy tion he chose works by the і Hnatenko, before emigrating last year to the sented at this New York exhil

Stefania Hnatenko opens the exhibit of works by Lviv artists at the Ukrainian Artists Association Gallery on Sunday, March 12. Pictured on the right is Marta Zielyk, a broadcaster from Radio Liberty who reported on the exhibit.

Mychajlo Czereszniowskyj, national president of the Ukrainian Artists Association of America, discusses the exhibit with New York chapter president Larissa Lawrynenko.

United States. works by her late husband. Ms. Kolomayets also noted that it had been the Mrs. Hnatenko, who was an exhibit organizers' hope that Andriy Humeniuk, Museum of Ukrainian Art in Lv who is visiting relatives in Canada, would be able ed to tell her audience a little a to attend the opening. However, U.S. consular niuks and Lobodas. officials in Canada had denied him a visa — even Volodymyr Loboda, she said, ^ after the intervention of the offices of two in Dnipropetrovske, which ma senators, Dennis DeConcini (D-Ariz:), chairman temporary of two other well-kn( of the Helsinki Commission, and Alfonse that city, Volodymyr Makarenk D'Amato (R-N.Y.), and despite the assistance Humeniuk. He studied at the Ki of the Human Rights Commission of the World Congress of Free Ukrainians. His credo in art, according to N Pftrt of the Pershi Stezhi committee that organized the exhibit: (from left) Xenia that his works must be modern \ Zielyk, Taisa Markus, Marta Kolomayets, Areta Pidwerbecky and Marta Zielyk at It was Andriy Humeniuk's presence in Canada content. the opening. that led to the exhibit, at first planned as a one- His wife, Liudmyla, is an No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989

A print from the series "Autumn in Havarechchyna" by Petro Humeniuk (1987). Ukrainian Youth Theater-Studio, understood and appreciated here(in the where Andriy is a set designer, while West)." "Armenian Courtyard" from the "Traveler" series (1987) by Andriy Humeniuk. Petro has created posters and an­ In a telephone interview with The developed an interest in painting; this The result of their attitude, Mrs. nouncements for its productions. Weekly, Andriy Humeniuk, speaking interest was nurtured by her husband. Hnatenko continued, is periodic unem­ On display at this New York exhibit from his relatives' home in Montreal, Mrs. Loboda was born in the Ural ployment and a financial situation that were various works by the brothers. said he was pleased that the New York region, but moved to Dnipropetrovske. at times is difficult. Among Andriy's works were prints exhibit was well-received by the Ukrai­ Both Lobodas, Mrs. Hnatenko con­ Andriy and Petro Humeniuk are from his "Traveler" series, and ex libris, nian community. He added that exhibits tinued, refer to Biblical themes in their twins born on November 28, 1957, in including those of the dissident poet were also being staged in Ottawa (April work: "The passion of Christ, for ex­ Lviv. Their parents were both repressed Ihor Kalynets, Valeriy Hnatenko and 8-9) and in Toronto (a private exhibit ample, symbolizes man's struggle for by the Soviet regime: their father was a Volodymyr Loboda. on April 15), and that yet another truth, a topic that always was and still is member of the Ukrainian Insurgent Petro's works included selections exhibit of the Lviv artists' works was relevant in Ukraine/' Army (UPA) who served a 12-year from his "Passion" and "Vertep" series, being planned for Winnipeg in mid- Of Mrs. Loboda's "Vertep" series, camp sentence; their mother, a member as well as scenes from the Havarech­ May. Mrs. Hnatenko said that today the of the underground Organization of chyna region of western Ukraine. "vertepy" are used in Ukraine as a Ukrainian Nationalists, served seven Mrs. Hnatenko also noted in her On a personal note, he added, that he vehicle for reviving Ukrainian national years. remarks that all four Lviv artists work would like to remain in Canada through culture, which has been subject to The brothers attended a children's art in oils/acrylics, as well as graphics. the end of summer. He is currently destruction. school in Lviv and at about the age of 13 She concluded her presentation by trying to learn the English language and In 1980, the couple arrived in Lviv came to the workshop of Valeriy Hna­ emphasizing: "I am very pleased that has begun working on a series of and within one year much of the crea­ tenko. Mrs. Hnatenko recalled that her the Western viewer has been provided paintings titled "Immigrants." The tive youth in that city, the Humeniuks husband immediately noticed their an opportunity to see their works, series, he said, will depict Ukrainian among them, began to gather around natural artistic talent. because your support is extraordinarily immigrants, many of whom he has met the Lobodas. Both Humeniuks also worked under important for everyone in Ukraine - during his visit to Canada and with The Lobodas, Mrs. Hnatenko stress­ artist Ivan Ostafiychuk in their later especially your moral support." whom he empathizes in view of his own ed, both "firmly believe that art cannot teens and both completed the Lviv "You cannot imagine," she told the longing for Ukraine and his dear Lviv, be compromised." They reject recogni­ Institute of Applied and Decorative audience, "how pleased a person (in and his feelings as a stranger in a new tion by the artists' union and other Art, Mrs. Hnatenko continued. Ukraine) is when something is accepted. country. official groupings because they want Both now work at an art restoration their art to be "uncompromising, not studio in Lviv — Petro as a restorer of subject to officialdom's dictates about icons, Andriy as a security guard; and the selection of artistic themes." both are involved in the activity of the

One of 25 works from Liudmyla Loboda's "Vertep" series (1985). "Famine-Requiem" (1984) by Volodymyr Loboda. One of a series of 1^ graphics. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989 No. 16

MUSIC NOTES Slobodyanik to perform at UIA Ukrainian music is featured at music educators' convention by Jane K. Yavarow The demonstration of Ukrainian choral music consisted of a perfor­ BOSTON - The beautiful harmo­ mance of four songs, some liturgical, nies of Ukrainian choral music could be some folk music. In his introduction to heard here at the Marriott Hotel on the the performance, Prof Sadoway noted morning of Saturday, March 4. The the pervasive influence of the Church on Eastern Division of the National Music Ukrainian musiclal culture. Regarding Educators Conference, whose member­ the specific nature of Ukrainian litur­ ship includes elementary school tea­ gical singing he remarked, "No one who chers to college professors, was holding has heard our music can forget it - its its biennial meeting, which had attract­ timeless, almost ethereal quality, and its ed over 2,000 people from all over the intense emotion. It is no exaggeration to country. state that in our music is the most The theme of this year's conference refined expression of the Ukrainian was "Music: The Instrument of Peace." perception of the spiritual." Saturday's program included an Inter­ The choir's first number was "Bla- national Music Mini Series devoted to zhen Muzh," Psalm 1, Kievan Chant. the music of the peoples of the Soviet An excellent example of antiphonal Union. singing, this particular arrangement The overview session, which was readily lends itself to a highly emotional chaired by Joseph R. Sugar, vice- rendition. president of the Music Educators Na­ The second selection was a song of tional Conference, Eastern Division, the riflemen (striltsi) "Yikhav Strilets na began with a lecture by Dr. Roberta Viynonku," arrangement by M. Hay- Alexander Slobodyanik Reeder of the Harvard Ukrainian Re­ voronsky. In his introduction to this by Oles Kuzyszyn His November 13, 1988, performance search Institute, Cambridge, Mass., piece Prof. Sadoway mentioned U- at the Auditorium Theatre in Chicago who surveyed Soviet cultures in a talk kraine's struggle for independence NEW YORK - When in 1968-1969, was described as follows: "Each work accompanied by slides and taped musi­ during the 1917-1921 period and the at the age of 26 Ukrainian pianist was faultlessly defined in its own style cal excerpts. In her remarks, Dr. Reeder conquest of the Ukrainian state by the Alexander Slobodyanik first graced and realized with the dramatic intensity was very careful to point out the Red Army. The third number was the American concert stages, he was des­ and guiding vision only a superior artist distinctions between modern Russia arrangement by A. Avdievsky of the a cribed by American critics as "the finest achieves" (Robert Marsh, ChicagG Sun- and Ukraine, as well as the historical Ukrainian folk song, "Oy Chyi to Kin pianist to emerge from the Soviet Union Times); "Like Sviatoslav Richter, he connection between the modern Ukrai­ S toy it." since Sviatoslav Richter" (San Fran­ possesses a colossal technique, as adept in nian state and 10th century Kievan This was followed by the M. Leon- cisco Chronicle), compared with Vla­ rapid-fire passages as in grandiose ones. Rus'. tovych arrangement of the duma, or dimir Ashkenazy, hailed as "оует- Like the late Emil Gilels, he can turn a Dr. Reeder was followed by three 15- historical ballad, "Oy Ziyshla Zoria," powering" and "the genuine article" soulful Russian melody with ample minute presentations, each by indivi­ with solos performed by Larissa Dijak (The New York Times), and elicited fervor. And like Vladimir Horowitz, he duals or groups who would subsequent­ and Eugene Moroz. Prof Sadoway reactions as unabashedly exuberant as is blessed with an orchestraF sense of ly give longer demonstrations in the explained that for Ukrainians this song '"wow" (Chicago Sun-Times) from color" (Howard Reich, Chicago Tri­ workshops that were to follow later that is a compelling allegory. "Today, not experienced music journalists. bune). day: first, a demonstration of Russian just Pochayiv, but the entire Ukrainian The success of his American debut, On Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m., ballroom dancing by Marianne Taylor, nation is under siege by a powerful however, was even then the culmination Ukrainian audiences will have a unique director. New England Folk Arts Cen­ enemy force in the form of the Soviet of a comeback of sorts as only 10 years opportunity to hear Mr. Slobodyanik in ter, Cambridge, Mass., second, a des­ government. Let this song be our prayer earlier, this immensely gifted Kievan the intimately elegant setting of the cription of Armenian folk music by that again the night sky will be illumi­ was contemplating quitting. Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. Gary Lind-Sinanian, the Armenian nated by a blinding light." Mr. Slobodyanik began his piano 79th St., in New York. The program will Library and Museum of America, It was plainly evident that the choir's studies in Kiev at the age of 5. At 12 he include works by Mussourgsky, Liato- Belmont, Mass.; and finally, Ukrainian performance had won over the audience was transferred to the Central Music shynsky, Chopin and Liszt. For further choral music by the Choir of St. An­ which numbered an estimated 350 School in Moscow, a steppingstone to information, please contact the Ukrai­ drew Ukrainian Orthodox Church of people. Despite the fact that the presen­ the prestigious Moscow Conservatory. nian Institute, (212) 288-8660. Boston, Donald Sadoway, director. tation by the choir was, in effect, an At 16, the ambitious pianist took part in academic presentation at a professional the Chopin Competition:-in Warsaw, conference, the audience responded putting himself against some of the most REVIEW: Violinist Eugene Gratovich, with sustained applause at the conclu­ gifted young pianists in the world. sion of each song. However, after finishing only seventh in Following the session the choir was the competition, the deeply discouraged pianist Sylvia Golmon in Boston approached by a number of individuals Mr. Slobodyanik refused to practice, by Donald R. Sadoway both in the violin and the piano parts. A seeking information on how to acquire which resulted in his expulsion from the delicate and pretty ending finished the Ukrainian music in various formats: conservatory. The hall of St. Andrew Ukrainian piece. With this opening to the concert printed music as well as records and Fortunately, encouraged by world- Orthodox Church in Boston was the the performers got the attention of the tapes. renowned pianist Sviatoslav Richter (who scene of a unique musical event - an audience which very early was made to Others in the audience were delighted eventually took him on as his protege) entire concert of Ukrainian classical fell the presence of two accomplished by the choir's appearance for different as well as his former instructors at the music for violin and piano, performed artists. reasons. These were teachers of Ukrai­ conservatory, Mr. Slobodyanik over- by Eugene Gratovich and Sylvia Gol­ The second number was "Variations nian descent who now do not live near a canie this early disappointment, and mon. Under the patronage of William on a Ukrainian melody" by Beethoven Ukrainian center. For them, the choir's embarked on the comeback trial, which B. Stan, the concert was given in and is based upon the folksong, "Yi- performance brought back fond niemo- led to enthusiastic acclaim and recogni­ celebration of the Miliennium of Ghris^ khav Kozak za Dunay." I fully expected ries. Furthermore, as several of them tion in both hemispheres. tianity in Ukraine. A crowd of іарргохії" this to be a sop to the audience, a crowd remarked, it gave them pride toseii their Now, in 1988-1989, we are witnessing mately 100 people fiHed the auditorium pteaser of little value. To my surprise, music the focus of attention ih the Alexander Slobodyanik's second on December 2, 1988. hoiwever, the piece proved to be a conference program. ^^comeback." Due to the lack of a cultural The concert opened with "Pdeni" by serious conaposition, owing especially After a break of about one hour, the agr^ment between the Soviet Union KUmenti Donftinchen(1507^;^a prolilii^^ to the changesMn tempo and the wide choir made its secbrid appearance of and the United States, American au- composer for choirs, solo instfumentSi dynajmictani^ especially in the violin. three that day^ this time at a workshop diiences have until now been denied the orchestras, theatre aedfflm,^^^^^ Thiis, I beHeve;is a testimony to the skill for middle school applications; Pre­ opportunity of hearing one of the tween the years 1945 and 195 ^ was and artistry^ of Mr. Gralovidi who not siding over this was Dn Natalie L. world's leading concert pianists. The nmsic direclor for the Шгаіпіап Radio, only played but interpreted the music Qleas of the California University of return has indeed been a triumphant This piece started simply with a familiar and gave it meaning. It is clear that he Pennsylvania. This workshop featured one. Ukrainian folk melody, and developed understood this music and knows the an extended 35-minute presentation of Of his October 13,1988, performance its intensity in a very dramatic style, artform. a broad range of Ukrainian choral at Pasadena's Ambassador Audito­ comprising a wide range of dynamics The third number was the Sonata for music by the choir and was attended by rium, Daniel Cariaga of the Los An­ Donald Sadoway is director of th^ Violin and piano by Viktor Kosenko about 60 people. geles Times wrote; "Slobodyanik's well- Choir of St. Andrew Ukrainian Ortho­ (1896-1938), both an excellent pianist As in the earlier overview session, the oiled virtuosity, now in it5 prime, dox Church of Boston. He is also and a professor at the Lysenko School audience responded with applause at glistens as it operates. If Darth Vader associate professor of materials engi­ of Music in Kiev, whose artistic credo the conclusion of each song. The parti­ were a pianist, this is how he would neering at the Massachusetts Institute was "back tothe classical style, "a call to cipants were keenly interested in the of Technology. (CMtfOMdoBptft 12У (D^tinldr oii iiige 14) No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16,1989 Oslaviany Ukrainian Song and Dance Ensemble offers "tour" of Ukrainian lands

Oslaviany perform a Hutsul dance. A trio of singers. UNION, NJ. - The Oslaviany Ukrainian Song and Dance Ensemble from the Lemko region of Poland performed here at Burnet Junior High School on Friday, April 7, to a capacity audience. The troupe, which hails from the village of Mokre in an ethnically Ukrainian area of Poland, has been touring North America with 23 per­ formances scheduled in U.S. and Cana­ dian cities between March 29 and April 23. Upcoming appearances include the cities of Hartford, Conn., Rochester and Buffalo, N.Y., and Oshawa, Sud- bury, Hamilton and Toronto, all in the Canadian province of Ontario. During their program, the 35 young members of the ensemble - singers, dancers and musicians — take their audience on a '4our" of several Ukrai­ nian regions, including Lemkivsh" chyna, Boykivshchyna, Hutsulshchyna, Zakarpattia, Polissia, Podillia, Bu- kovyna and Halychyna. The "tour (Continued on page 14) Ensemble director Evhen Moliyla acknowledges the audience's applause.

ivV ^^H^mS^ Siudrykr. ^^^ ^ fes^i^isoij The ensemble's music^|i|i^^,^|0i:ti^i|i the audience. '^і^Щ^ 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989 No. 16

an Exhibition." bereavement to suspense, excitement most beautiful moment of the entire Violinist. After an intermission of 20 minutes, and anger. 1 felt no joy, however. The concert because it showed the develop­ (Continued from page 10) the second half of the concert began performance was greeted with warm ment of a charming, lyrical Ukrainian literal imitation of the artistic principles with the remarks of Mr. Gratovich, who applause by the audience. theme in a truly 20th century manner. of the 19th century. The first movement, introduced the fourth number, "Ho- During the intermission I had spoken The writing and the playing were both Allegro, was characterized by high belen" (1975) by Volodymyr Huba with Ms. Golman who was just a little absolutely gorgeous. energy and free form, and would be (1938-) by saying "each time 1 play this anxious over how the work would be The third piece was "Ballade'' by Lev unrecognizable as Ukrainian music to piece, I think of each section as repre­ accepted. It turned out that this au­ Revutsky (1889-1977), one of the lead­ most listeners. In the second movement, senting a picture of Ukrainian history, dience was more than eager for the ing figures in 20th century Ukrainian Andantino semplice, the duo achieved a some sad, some happy, but in all, it is opportunity to be exposed to new music: a composer, editor, and profes­ level of passion and precision which one continuous piece.'' A student of musical styles. sor, as well as a leader of various surpassed everything performed thus Boris Liatoshinsky, Huba has written The fifth number was actually com­ Ukrainian artists' organizations. "Bal­ far. A more lyrical movement than the much film music, which he approaches prised of three separate pieces. The first lade" was sad, but not delicate, and first, it was technically complex and with utter seriousness. was "Dumka" by Michael HayVoron- actually in many ways similar to the required the greatest concentration "Hobelen" is named after a French sky (1892-1949). This was very pretty, Huba "Hobelen" in its virtuosity. The from the performers. tapestry which is made up of many suggestive of Hayvoronsky's choral piece featured some very nice piano The playing was bold, took risks, and different sections not unlike a quilt. arrangements of "striletski pisni." In my work, forceful yet exact. was always beautifully focused. The This is very much 20th century music, opinion, this short "Dumka" was far piece reflects the mood of the late r920s and at times eerie, employing a variety of superior to the music written by Bee­ The concert closed with the Ukrai­ in Kiev, a period of national rebirth devices in its attempt to achieve unity thoven, performed earlier in the con­ nian Suite for Violin and Piano, Op. 28, under very fragile circumstances. The within an atonal framework. I felt as cert. The second piece was a "Berceuse" by O. Znosko Borovsky. The work undercurrents of that tension are pre­ though I was listening to the soundtrack by Nicholas Fomenko (1894-1961), a consisted of four movements. Prelude, sent in the music, which in places is of a thriller. The scenes I imagined graduate of the Kharkiv Conservatory Fuga, Vesnianka and Final. The duo suggestive of Mussourgsky's "Picturesat ranged from those of heartbreak and where he lectured. 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song, passers-by had filled all the seats Oslaviany... Ukrainian music... on the balcony. As well, people could be (Continued from page 11) seen looking down from balconies Happy birthday... (Continued from page 10) above and looking up from the seating guide" for the evening is master of (Continued from page 5) ceremonies Bohdan Siudryk. Indeed, by the conclusion of the first areas in the atrium lobby below. This Ufa was a leader in all facets of truly had to be one of the strangest The name of the troupe, Oslaviany is Ukrainian life in Boston. He collect­ subject matter as evidenced by their derived from the River Oslava that many questions as well as their requests settings for a performance of Ukrai­ ed money for the first Catholic nian music. Only in America. flows near Mokre. The ensemble, which church in 1914, and throughout the for resource materials, including the has been in existence for 17 years and choir's recording, "Music of the Ukrai­ rest of his life held various offices. He has some 140 performances to its credit, was a frequent speaker. TTie Catholic nian Orthodox Church," which was is affiliated with the Ukrainian Social- available both as record and cassette. Church ceased to exist because of the Cultural Society of Poland. Its director turmoil of the 1920s, but he was The choir left the workshop and is Evhen Mohyla; Roman Dlugosz is instrumental in its eventual revival headed directly for the atrium of the the musical-vocal assistant. and growth from eight families to Marriott Hotel, where it gave its third The U.S. portion of the Oslaviany many hundreds. There is now a large and last performance of the day. The to someone you love tour is being sponsored by the Ukrai­ church building, Christ the King, in atrium of the Marriott consists of five nian National Association, which also Jamaica Plain. overhanging balconies which are not Your Memorial Gift helps support sponsored two other performing groups Maria worked alongside him in his acoustically isolated from one another medical research, education, and from Poland: the Zhuravli Men's Cho­ many fund-raising events. When he rus in 1986 and the Lemkovyna Folk- or from the large open interior atrium of patient service activities. directed his plays, she made the the hotel. Faint sounds coming from loric Ensemble in 1987. costumes. She cooked for the church In Canada the tour is under the performers on other balconies could be Send Gift to: dinners and picnics, and her home Jheard as the choir assembled on the sponsorship of the Ukrainian Canadian was always open to priests and Arthritis Foundation Committee. The tour is arranged by the makeshift stage. However, once the 200 Middlesex Turnpike ARTHRITIД S visitors from other cities. New York-based American Arts Ci­ choir'began to sing, the favorable liseiln. NJ. 08830 FOUNDATION They were members of UNA acoustics became evident. nema and Entertainment Enterprises headed by Henry Michalski. Branch 238 in Boston, and eventually of UNA Branch 307 which he started. He was its secretary for many years, ATTENTION: WOMEN WHO SOUGHT EMPLOYMENT WITH THE VOICE OF AMERICA (VOA), THE and was a delegate to several con­ UNITED STATES INFORMATION AGENCY (USIA), OR THE UNITED STATES INTERNATIONAL COMMU­ ventions. He died in 1961. NICATION AGENCY (USICA) BETWEEN OCTOBER 8,1974 AND NOVEMBER 16,1984. Anna became a lawyer, an assis­ tant attorney general for Massachu­ YOU MAY BE A VICTIM OF SEX DISCRIMINATION setts, and an assistant district attor­ ENTITLED TO A MONETARY AWARD AND A POSITION WITH THE AGENCY. ney for Suffolk County (Boston). UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT FOR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA She was elected a UNA supreme advisor for six terms, and now is an Honorary Member of the Assembly. CAROLEE BRADY HARTMAN, et al., ) Plaintiffs, CivilAction No. 77-2019 Stephanie graduated from North­ Judge Charles R. Richey eastern University majoring in phy­ sics and married Stephen G. Sydo- CHARLES Z. WICK. riak, a son of a Ukrainian Catholic Defendant priest. Stephen graduated the Uni­ versity of Buffalo and earned a PUBLIC NOTICE doctorate in physics at Yale Univer­ On November t6.1984, the United States DistrictCourt for the District of Columbia found in thisclass action lawsuit thatthe United States Information Agency (USIA sity. He worked at the National or the Agency), including the Voice of America (VOA), is liable for sex discrimination aoalnst female applicants for the following positions at the Agency. The USIA was also formerly known as the United States International Communication Agency (USICA). On January 19,1988, the Court Issued its opinion ordering relief In a Laboratory in Los Alamos, N.M., as Variety of forms to potential class riiembers. Accordingly, this case is now in the remedial phase. a low-temperature physicist until his retirement. JOBS COVERED Stephanie worked as a free-lance specifically, the Court has found that the Agency has discriminated against women in hiring in the following jobs: scientific translator in Russian, -Electronic Technician (Occupational Series 856) German, and French. She gave many -Foreign Language Broadcaster (Oocupational Series 1048) .International Radio Broadcaster (aher) (Occupational Series 1001) talks there on Ukrainian customs, -International Radio Broadcaster (English) (Occupational Series 1001) Easter eggs and dance. Stephen -Production Specialist (Oocupational Series 1071) -Writer/Editor (OccupatiohalSeries 1082) danced for various organizations and -Foreign Information Spedanst/Foreign Affairs Specialist/Foreign Sen/ice Information Officer/Foreign Service Officer (Occupattional Series 1085 and 130) plays. When Stephanie directed the -Radio Broadcast Technician (Occupational Series 3940). Roman Catholic church choir, she WHOIS INCLUDED translated many Ukrainian choral AUwomenwhosougmempJoymentwiththe Agencyinanyofthejobslistodabovebelvi^enOctobe^ 1984 and were not hired may be eligible for relief. Also included pieces for their performances. She is ай those women who vwre disfioura^ed from applying for these positions during that time period. Even those women subsequently hired by the Agency in sonю capacity may be entitled to a long-time piano teacher. They had paf^dpate in the remedial phase of thistle. six children and now have three Wfifmen who sought employment with the Agency as Foreign Sen/ioe Officers or Foreign Service InfomfiatiortOfficers maybe eligblefor different kinds of relief depending upon the date of ap- grandchildren. pttcdtion and whether they sought errployment at the entry level or mId-teveL Women who sought employment with the Agency as entry level Foreign Service Officers or Foreign Service Information Officers in the years 1974-1977 must use the procedure outlined below. Women who sought employment with the Agency as mid4evcl Foreign Service Officers or Foreign Maria and Anna came to Los Service fnformation Officers in the years t974-1984 must also use the procedure outlined below. However, women who sought employment with the Agency as enfry level Foreign Service Off iceirsor Foreign Service Information Officers in the years 1978-1984 cannot use the procedure outlined betow. since the Court has ordered an alternativef orm of relief for themand selected Alamos in 1977. They both regularly WOfTieri in this group will be notified individually as to their rights. attend meetings as members of the American Association of Retired RELIEF AVAILABLE AND HOW TO OBTAIN IT Persons and the Senior Center. BeRef available loclass members may Include a monetary award and/or priority considerailonfor acurrempositlon with the Agency. If you think you may be entitled to relief, you must obtain aclaimform.corTipletenfully. and retumRtocounsetfortheplaintiff class, Bruce A. Fredrfckson.Esq., Webster AFredrickson^ Maria still attends church weekly, 059^e515).postmarked nolaterthan July 15,1989. but misses the Ukrainian Byzantine rite liturgy very much. You may obtain a claim form in person and/or in writirig from several sources: counsel for the plaintiff class, whose address is listed above; in person from USIA, Front Lobby, 301 -4th Street. S.W., Washington, D.C. (8:1 Sam .5ІЮрю), Office of Personnel Management (0PM), Federal Job Infomiatfen Center (First Fk)or, Room 1425). 1900 E Street, N.W.. Washington. D.C. (8:30anfv230p.m.). or from area OPM offices throughout the country; in writing, VOA-Hartman. P.O. Box 400, Washington, D.C. 20044. You should carefully consider all questions on the cldimform.s!fl!!it, and return ittocounsel for the plaintiffs. Do not under at^ycircumatences. return the daim form to the Judge, the Court orthe Clerk of the Court. The Judge, the Court and.the Clerk of the Court wiit not accept the datm forms and wiii not f otwardclaim forms to plaintiffs' counsel. PROCESSING OF CLAIMS WANTED TO BUY The process for handling dainrs has not been finally decMed. Thus far. the Court has ordered that responding class menbers demonstrate their potential entitlement to relief at an Individ ual Used medium Bandura. Good condition. hearing tu be scheduled at a later date. However, the Court has resen/ed the rightf o reconsider this procedure in the event the nurrtwr of claims filed makes this approach unmanageable. Reasonably priced. Write: George Milos 201 Garland Drive, Carlisle, PA 17013 Shouki individual hearings be used, you will be fuHy Informed as to the date and tinrieof your hearing. Moreover, you will be entitled to legal representatbn by counsellor the plaintiff dass or or call 717243-8794 hisdeslgneeatnocost toyou. Legal counsel will discuss your claim with you prior to your hearing, help you prepare your case and represent you at your hearing. Youmay,of course, retain your own attorney to represent you, if you so desire.

At the individual hearing, you will be asked to demonstrate your potential entitlement to relief by showing that you applied for one or more of the covered positions during the period October 8;. 1974 and November 16,1984 and that you were rejeded, or that you were dlscduraged from applying. Evidence may be required In the form of Івбііпгюпу. documents, or both. Once you have demonstrated these fads. USIA is required to prove, by dear arid convincing evidence, that you were nd hired (for each position for which you applied) for a lepitimate. non- HUCULKA dfecrimln^tory reason, such as failure to possess requisite qualiffcatlons. Should USIA make such a showing, you would then be entitled to denrranstrate that the Agency's reason Is merely Icon ft Souvenir's Distribution a'cover for sex discriminatton or unworthy of befief. 2860 Buhre Ave. Suite 2R Bronx, NY 10461 Following the hearing, the Presiding Official will dedde whether you are emitted to relief and. if so, what relief is appropriate. You may beentitled to wages and benefits you wou W have esimed BEPKESOmmEanimKILBSALEKt^EMBHOaXHEDBUXJSES if you had been hired (backpay) from the date of your rejedton until the date relief is approved. Under the law. back pay is offset by earnings you may have had during the perk)d. In addition. for ADULTS and OmsmEN you nr^ybefoundtobeentitledtofrontpay (thatis,corTpensation intothefuture until an appropriateposition is afforded you). Similarly, you may be found to be emitted to prbrity consideration for errployment with the Agency. If hired, you may further be emitted to retroadivesenterity with the associated benefits and the valued any promotions you would likely have had if you had Tel. (212) 931-1579 not suffered discrimination. REQUIRED STEPS TO FILE YOUR CLAIM UKRAINIAN To partidpate in the remedial phase, you must fuilyconmtetc the claim foimand return it. POSTMARKED NO LATER THAN July 15.198g. to counsel for the plaintiff dass. Your failure to do so will result In your losing all rights you nnay have in this lawsuit, if you have questions about your rights or procedures available to you, you may contad counsel for the plaintiff class: TYPEWRITERS BruceA.Fredrk:kson also other languages complete Webster SFredrickson line of office machines A 1819 H Street, N.W., Su'ite 300 Washington. D.C. 20006 equipment. (202/659-8515) JACOB SACHS October4, 1988 /s/Judge Charles R. Richey 251 W. 98th St. New York. N. Y. 10025 Tel (212) 222 6683 7 days a week No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989

phenomenon. Always during periods A talk... when the Ukrainian nation was op­ Avenue A Corner, Very Clean Six UKRAINIAN SINGLES pressed the same fate befell the other Story apartment building. 3 stores NEWSLETTER (Continued from page 2) nationalities in Ukraine. In the 1920s, and 20 apt's, private bathrooms, and Poland consider the possibility of a during the period of Ukrainianization, marble stairs, tile halls, metal Serving Ukrainian singles of al! ages multi-party system. Will similar re­ great attention was paid to the situation doors, tt4 oil. Rents S109,000, Price throughout the United States and Canada. forms be required in the Soviet Union? and to the cultures of the smaller S 995,000.00. For information send a self-addressed Conditions in the Soviet Union do nations living in the republic. Village Dominic Paccione stamped envelope to; not exist for a multi-party system. Our councils emerged from among them, 212-677-7120 Single Ukrainians party is not yet ready and it reacts and schools that taught German. Bulga-. P.O. Box 24733, Phila., Pa. 19І1І sharply to such ideas. However, they do rian, Serbian, Greek and even Assyrian exist, but are not widely supported. 1 were opened. But later in the decade, believe that it is incorrect to adopt such when Ukrainian culture was repressed, a stand because we have not yet ex­ the same theing happened to the cul­ hausted all the possibilities of libera­ tures of these small groups. Today we lizing the party. Also, our traditions are are experiencing a cultural revival; and very different from those of Hungary we and the other nationality groups and Poland. have a common understanding and desire to help one another. How has the public reacted to the formation of the Shevchenko Ukrai­ What is the attitude of the Russian nian Language Society? intelligentsia towards the promotion of the Ukrainian language and culture? Generally, the society has support VERKHOVYNA among those who care about the Ukrai­ The picture is a mixed one. I know nian language. It was created thanks to from the response to my articles in Ve- efforts in all areas of the republic. But 1 chirnyi Kyiv that many Russians feel Ukrainian Youth do not want to idealize the situation. positively about the Ukrainian language Many are indifferent to it. I would not and want to learn it. But there are some­ say that there is serious resistance or times aggressive and chauvinistic state­ that it has many enemies. But many ments against it, usually made by older FESTIVAL people simply do not believe that this people who were tied to the terroristic sort of work will achieve anything. apparatus of the Stalin and Brezhnev periods. Generally, the forces of pere- How has the party hierarchy reacted stroika support our cultural and language July 14-1516, 1989 to it? interests, whereas the anti-perestroika group is firmly against them. Among At first there was a certain hesitancy, the latter group are not only the less a posture of 'Vait and see." But this has aware and low cultured but also persons now changed, and the society has the of very high culture who have never rid support of the party. It was officially themselves of that stereotype of Ukrai­ Ukrainian Resort Center recognized in the opening greetings of nian culture as something inferior. the Central Committee at its inaugural GLEN SPEY, N. Y. meeting, in the address of Secretary of Sometimes Ukrainians themselves are the obstacle. They substitute fierce the Central Committee Yelchenko,^ and Sponsored by in the presentation of Deputy Chairman nationalism for cultural expression and of the Council of Ministers Orlyk.^ in this way compromise the cause. Russians and members of some other Ukrainian Fraternal Association nations then judge Ukrainians not by STAGE SHOWS FOOD What is the opinion at the oblast and FRIDAY: 7:15 P.M. their real representatives, but by these EXHIBITS 9 SHOWS raion level? more vociferous and primitive people. SATURDAY: 2:15 P.M. It is very difficult to make generaliza­ Outside the borders of Ukraine, SAT. EVE.: 7:15 P.M. DANCES: Fri. A Sat. Eve. tions Even on a personal level much among the Russians themselves, the SUNDAY: 2:15 P.M. depends on the cultural background of situation is very complex. A significant the respondent. In some places the portion of the Russian intelligentsia in society has found support. But more Moscow is favorably disposed towards often the attitude has been one of national rebirth, especially what is пГ THE UKRAINIAN caution, and even up to the very day of happening today in the Baltic republics. the inaugural conference there were This, I believe is the most cultural and SONG 8^ DANCE ENSEMBLE signals that some regions were against progressive part of the intelligentisa. the formation of local branches of the They provide us with some concrete society. In some areas locals tried to support. For example, we can publish establish their own societies in opposi­ articles there that are not acceptable in "OSLAVIANY" tion to those committees set up on the Ukraine. Thus the works of [Volo- initiative of the Shevchenko Society. dymyrj Vynnychenko and CMykolaj U.S. - CANADIAN TOUR But my impression is that now that the Khvyliovy were first published in the conference is over the situation is Moscow journal Druzhba Narodovand March 29 - April 23, 1989 changing fundamentally. In the future, I only later did they appear in our SCHEDULE OF APPEARANCES think that the society will receive republic. HARTFORD, CT - Sunday, April 16 - 3:00 p.m. support at all levels. But there are also in Russia groups Biriketey H.S. Aud., 300 Wethersfield Ave. that look down on us and some that Tickets on Sale at: How will these processes affect na­ take a hostile stand. We are very Ukrainian Credit Union, 961 Wethersfield Ave., Tel. 247-4714 tional minorities in Ukraine? concerned about the nationaiist-4:bau- Suma Store, 961 Wethersfield Ave., Tel. 246-6955 ^ I am very happy that you have asked vinist movement. Over the past few this question. Clearly, this process is years in Russia, the chauvinistic move­ ment centered around the Pamiat ROCHESTER, NY - Tuesday, April 18 - 7:30 p.m. tied to the renewal of the languages and Eastridge H S. Aud.. 2350 E. Ridge Rd. cultures of other nationalities. Many society has become widespread. We representatives of other minorities took sympathize with the fears of the Russian Tickets on sale at: part in our inaugural conference. They intelligentsia for the fate of Russian Ukrainian Credit Union, 824 E. Ridge Rd., Tel. 544-9518 spoke very positively about the Ukrai­ literature and language, which have The IMosaic, 940 E. Ridge Rd. nian language and the Ukrainian move­ experienced setbacks. The Russian Luba Uquor Store, 699 Titus Ave., Tel. 266-3523 ment and also about their own needs. language is being defiled by the growing They included representatives of the influence of foreign elements. But eUFFALO, NY - Wednesday, April 19 - 7.00 p.m. Jewish society in Kiev, representatives among the Russian intelligentsia there McKintey H.S. Aud., 1500 Elmwood Ave. from the Moldavians and Greeks, and is a tendency to see this as the fault of foreign nationals within the Soviet OSHAWA, ONT. - Thursday, April 20 - 7:00 p.m. there was even a Korean woman from St. George's Heritage Centre, 38 Jackson Ave. the south. A man called Sokurov came Union. There is also a growth of anti- from the Lviv Society for the Friends of Semitism in the activities of Pamiat. On SUDBURY, ONT. - Friday, April 21 - 7:00 p.m. the Ukrainian Language and Culture. the whole, however, I am hopeful that United Steel Workers of America Aud., 92 Frood Rd. In fact, this is a Russian-language these extreme views will not find broad society, made up of Russians who support in the future. HAMILTON, ONT. - Saturday, April 22 - 7:30 p.m. support the Ukrainian language and 1. Yuriy Nykyforovych Yelchenko (born Delta Secondary School Aud., 1284 Main St. E culture. ' 1929), a Ukrainian Politburo member since October 1982, and a secretary of the Central TORONTO, ONT. - Sunday, April 23 - 3:00 8. 7:00 p.m. Even last December there was a Convention Centre Theatre, 255 Front St. W meeting in Kiev devoted to the question Committee of the Communist Party of of the languages and literatures of the Ukraine since April 1987. cultural minorities. Some of the groups 2. Maria Andriyivna Orlyk (born 1930), MONTREAL, Que. - Tuesday, April 25 - 7:30 p.m. present were not even known to me a deputy cfiairman ol the Council ot Mi­ |M Rosemont High, 3737 Beaubien St. E. IJI hitherto. But this is not a chance nisters of the Ukrainian SSR since April 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 16, 1989 No. 16 UABA slates mid-year meeting PREVIEW OF EVENTS PHILADELPHIA - Initial re­ Several treats are in store, including a sponses for reservations for the mid­ welcome cocktail and buffet-dinner April 21 by the Ukrainian Institute of Ame­ year meeting of The Ukrainian Ameri­ reception on Friday, May 5, and a rica and the Ukrainian Music Insti­ can Bar Association (UABA) to be held dinner and dance co-hosted with the CHICAGO: Dr. Bohdan Bociurkiw tute, at 3 p.m. in the UIA, 2 E. 79th in Boston on May 5-7, indicate that the Boston area Ukrainian Young Profes­ of Carleton University in Ottawa, St. Space is limited to 100 persons, so turnout will be excellent. Attendees sional Association, which will take will deliver a speech in Ukrainian on order tickets early. Tickets are S25 from as far as California, Florida and place Saturday, May 6. the current situation of the Ukrai­ per person, SIO for students and Ketitucky plan on being there. The nian Catholic Church and prospects senior citizens. Orders may be made meeting will include general organiza­ All events will take place at the John for its legalization at 7 p.m. in the by sending a check, made out to tional matters, an update on the Myro- Hancock Conference Center, 40 Trinity Center of Religious and Ukrainian Ukrainian Institute of America and slav Medvid case pending in the U.S. Place in Boston. Those attorneys and Studies, 2247 W. Chicago Ave. For mailed to the UIA, 2 E. 79th St., New Court of Appeals in Washington, and law students who did not receive the more information call (312) 483- York, N.Y. 10021. For more infor­ non-ethnic perspectives on defending latest UABA newsletter, may contact 1339. mation call Irene Stecura, (212) 983- OSI litigation. the UABA vice-president, Walter Lu- 2520. The highlight of the workshops will pan, in Boston at (617) 482-6800(days) April 22 be a half-day presentation on trade with or (508) 653-5755 (evenings) for more April 27 Ukraine. information. PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian Co-op Nursery will hold its annual CHICAGO: The Rev. Dr. Andriy fund-raiser "Flea Market," 9 a.m. to Chirovsky of the Catholic Theologi­ Turning the pages... 4 p.m. at the Ukrainian Educational cal Union in Chicago will give a (Continued from page 6) and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar lecture on "Kievan Christian Tradi­ "It is clear that the main goal of the PRL authorities was simply to ensure that Road, Abington, Pa. A rain date is tion in Modern Times" at 6 p.m. at Ukrainians ceased to exist as a cohesive national minority on their ancestral set for May 13. Tables are still Loyola University's Water Tower territory. This is underlined by the fact that Akcja Wisla encompassed areas where available. For more information call Campus, 820 N. Michigan Ave. The the Ukrainian population had absolutely no contact with the UPA, and was Marta Chajkowsky, (215) 886-3656. lecture is part of the university's conducted on the basis of collective responsibility. All Ukrainians, even if they political science department's public belonged to pro-Communist organizations or had fought in pro-Soviet partisan NEW YORK: The Shevchenko lecture series on the Millennium of units, were affected. Scientific Society will sponsor a Christianity in Kievan-Rus' and "All accounts by deportees stress the speed and brutality with which Akcja Wisla lecture by Zenon Kohut from the among eastern Slavs. was carried out. The deportees were, in theory, given one to two days to pack their Library of Congress in Washington belongings; however, most families had only a few hours to prepare themselves. on "The Liquidation of the Hetman's April 29 They were then registered, issued repatriation cards, and set off, under military State Autonomy," at 5 p.m. in the guard, for the nearest railway station. Although there was little physical resistance society's headquarters, 63 Fourth JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Manor Junior to the deportation, the entire process was accompanied by considerable violence, Ave. College will hold its annual spring including beatings and occasional killings. Anyone suspected of having assisted the symposium, "Ukrainian Christia­ UPA was arrested, and many of these individuals were incarcerated in the April 22-23 nity: Does It Liberate?" 9 a.m. to 3 Jaworzno forced labor camp in Silesia. p.m. in the Basileiad Library seminar "After those slated for deportation reached the railway station they were loaded NEW YORK: The Ті Shcho Hrebli room on the college campus. Fox (sometimes after a considerable delay) onto boxcars, and after a few days Rvut Plast sorority will hold a bake Chase Road and Forrest Avenue. (sometimes up to a week or even more) they finally reached their destination. Very sale, beginning 12:30 p.m. on Satur­ Sponsored by the Religious Studies little food was provided to the deportees, sanitary conditions were atrocious, and day, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday, in Department, the symposium will the old and the sick suffered a great deal (a number died en route). It is estimated the Plast building, 140 Second Ave. feature three noted speakers: the that approximately 150,000 Ukrainians were deported in this fashion. The The bake sale will feature Easter Rev. Myroslaw Tataryn, a priest of deportees were resettled in old buildings; the best lands went to the Polish settlers. baked goods and all proceeds will go the eparchy of Toronto and execu­ The Poles were hostile toward Ukrainians, considering them to be "bandits" and toward "aid for Ukraine." To order tive director of the St. Sophia Reli­ "fascists." baked goods, including cakes and gious Association in Canada; Sister In a final measure to demoralize Ukrainians, the resettlement officials made sure babky, call (212) 533-4646 or 674- Anne Laszok OSBM of McKees the Ukrainian minority did not constitute more than 10 percent of the population in 5508. Rock, Pa.; and the Rev. David Petras any one area. of Akron, Ohio. The Rev. Tataryn Only in 1956 did the Polish authorities loosen their restrictions toward the April 23 will address practical implications of Ukrainian minority, allowing them to organize the USKT, Ukrainian Social the symposium theme, while Sister Cultural Association, and publish a Ukrainian newspaper, Nashe Slovo. NEW YORK: Alexander Slobo- Anne and the Rev. Petras will speak dyanik, renowned pianist from U- on Ukrainian Christianity as theo­ kraine, will perform compositions by logy and spirituality of liberation, Mussourgsky,Liatoshynsky, Chopin respectively. For more information ФЕДІР ОЛІЙНИК (FEDIR OLINYK), and Cholhan, in a concert sponsored call (215) 885-2360. який мешкав при 120 Roosevelt Street, Bridgeport, Ct. (Кон- нектікат), внаслідок тяжкої хвороби вже майже З роки пе­ PREVIEW OF EVENTS, a listing of Ukrainian community events open to ребуває в старечому домі (Nursing Home). 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Український Відділ Голосу Америки - зацікавлений - У КАНДИДАТАХ НА ПРАЦЮ CHRISTINA З ПРОФЕСІЙНИМ ДОСВІДОМ у вживанні української мови і з радіо-журналістичними здіб­ PETROWSKA ностями. Кандидати повинні мати також добре знання англійської мови. Усі кандидати мусять пройти письмовий Pianist і дикторський іспит. Праця полягає переважно у перекладі матеріялів з англій­ "DAZZLING" 'DYNAMIC" ської мови на українську і в писанні репортажів на різні теми, New York Times Los Angeles Times початкова заробітнн платня від S23,846 до S28,852 на рік, за­ лежно від кваліфікацій. "BRILLIANT" 'ASTONISHING" Зацікавлених просимо надсилати заповнену анкету Washington Post Toronto Star SF-171 ( про бажання вступити на працю до федеральної Program: Henry Cowell, Toru Takemitsu/David Del Tre- установи) або писати в цій справі, на адресу: dici, Gyorgy Ligeti, Ann Southam, Lowell Liebermann, Alexina Louie (World Premiere), Frederick Rzewski. Voice of America Personnel Thursday, May 4 at 8:00 P.M. Room 1341, 330 Independence Ave., S.W., Merkin Concert Hall Washington, D.C. 20547 129 W. 67th St., New Yor^ City Можна також звертатися телефоном до: Tickets: S12.50 (Students/Seniors S6,00): TDF. Janet Haspert (202) 485-8117 For information and Reservations (212) 362-8/19 Recital Mgmt: New York Recital Associates