INSIDE: • Referendum on Crimean autonomy — page 2. • Reaction to ad countering CBS allegations — page 3. • Chornobyl vigil in Toronto — page 10. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIII No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995 75cents/$2 in Ukraine Citing '60 Minutes' report, Rhode Island man Chornobyl nine years later: seeks to block CBS acquisition of local license the number of victims grows by Roman Woronowycz ment application, which was filed with the by Marta Kolomayets recently released report on the "Social and commission on March 15 by WPRI-TV Kyyiv Press Bureau Psychological Remnants of Chornobyl." JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A second owner Narragansett Television. "It was Chornobyl that demonstrated petition has been filed by a Ukrainian IVANKIV, Ukraine - Although one of The Providence petition, like the other the huge impact of a nuclear power cata­ American with the Federal Communica­ the reactors at the Chornobyl nuclear actions, cites one CBS news story in par­ strophe upon the social and psychologi­ tions Commission to deny CBS a license power plant exploded nine years ago - ticular, the now infamous "60 Minutes" cal sphere of a large number of people - to broadcast — another in a series of on April 26, 1986 - the consequences of piece called "The Ugly Face of Freedom," about 6 million," said Dr. Sayenko. the accident are still being felt today. legal actions brought against the broad­ which aired on October 23, 1994, and has caster in response to a news segment it caused a maelstrom of protest from More than 180,000 people in Ukraine Recalling the evacuation ran in October 1994. The latest petition have been resettled since the nuclear, Ukrainians and Jews in the United States, Liuda Serhiyenko now lives in Ivankiv, to deny was filed on April 26 by Oleg Canada and Ukraine. explosion spewed radioactive particles into the air, covering a wide region not a town just 48 kilometers outside the Nikolyszyn of North Smitsfield, R.I., to Mr. Nikolyszyn's petition follows one only in Ukraine, Belarus and Russia, but Chornobyl zone. A 27-year-old mother of block the assignment of a broadcast filed in Detroit on November 10, 1994, by also throughout Europe. two boys, Sasha, 8, and Dima, 3, she was license to CBS from WPRI-Channel 12 retired Ford Co. executive Alexander in Providence, R.I. And, to this day, thousands of evacuated from Prypiat, the town outside Serafyn that is currently pending before the the Chornobyl nuclear station. CBS has tendered an offer to purchase Ukrainian citizens complain of weakness, FCC. A personal attack complaint was also Ms. Serhiyenko still talks about the day the assets of WPRI-TV, including its filed against CBS by the Ukrainian headaches, poor memory and a general decline in health - as well as anxiety of the accident. "We didn't know what broadcast license, at a cost of $83 million. Congress Committee of America in The assets sale is contingent upon obtain­ about the future. happened. I was home by myself, studying October 1994, but was rejected by the for exams. My family had gone to the vil­ ing FCC approval of the WPRI-TV assign- FCC. That decision is now being appealed. Officials at Ukraine's Ministry of lage to plant crops," she recalled, tears Mr. Nikolyszyn's petition makes some Health have admitted that there has been an increase in thyroid cancer, especially welling up in her eyes. of the same points as the one filed by Mr. among children, since the 1986 disaster. She picks up a color monograph about Serafyn. It states that CBS has failed to Prypiat, and points to her apartment Safer now says meet its public interest obligations by not At a press conference on Tuesday, building, her school, the nuclear plant serving the needs of the Ukrainian com­ April 25, acting Health Minister Andriy that served as the provider for her family. munity, that CBS is responsible for news Serdiuk told reporters that the total num­ follow-up story distortion, for intentionally rigging the "60 ber of deaths among victims of the "We were not told what happened, but Minutes" news segment, slanting facts and Chornobyl accident in the period buses came to evacuate us on April 27. misinterpreting words. between 1988 and 1994 is more than They told us it woulcfibe for two or three maybe 'worthwhile' 125,000. Bohdanna Pochoday, attorney for Mr. days," she said recaMing the incident. "I by Andrij Wynnyckyj Nikolyszyn, said the petition has four A recent study by Democratic have not been baplC' Initiatives, a polling organization in "Since 19So, we've moved three NEW YORK - Morley Safer, the elements but that the issues of distorted Kyyiv, revealed that the victims of reporter of "The Ugly Face of and slanted reporting and the staging of times," sh^pMrtinued, explaining that the Chornobyl view the accident as a person­ Freedom" segment aired last fall by the news in the "60 Minutes" report are family had been evacuated but decided to al tragedy. People who lived inside the the CBS Sunday newsjournal "60 central. "No station license can be return to Ivankiv, a town of 12,000, 30-kilometer zone and later were evacu­ Minutes," has agreed that a follow- assigned unless public convenience and because they have relatives there. ated, as well as others who lived in up story on conditions in Ukraine necessity and public goodwill are bene­ The Democratic Initiatives study affected areas outside the zone, constitute "would be a worthwhile project for fited," said Ms. Pochoday. "We're say­ revealed that people who suffered what the study has labeled "a society of a future '60 Minutes' report." ing that CBS will be unable to provide because of the 1986 nuclear accident hopeless people." The seeming willingness to pur­ for the special needs of the Ukrainian show very low levels of activity, initia­ "It was the ruin of their world views, sue the story of inter-ethnic rela­ community based on its past record." tive, entrepreneurship and readiness for their lifestyles, their plans," wrote Dr. tions in Ukraine was made evident Another element of the complaint states change. Yuriy Sayenko, deputy head of the in a letter sent on April 7 by Mr. that the FCC should not move on her Ukrainian Institute of Sociology, in a (Continued on page 4) Safer to the executive director of client's petition until the Serafyn petition is the American Jewish Committee, acted upon. One point of the petition states David Harris. Mr. Safer's letter that "in the Detroit WGPR-TV proceed­ refers to a conversation the two had ings, information has surfaced that CBS the previous day which, the reporter entered into three undisclosed side-agree­ wrote, gave him "a better under­ ments with WGPR Inc., which allowed standing of some of the questions CBS to finance millions of dollars worth of that were raised in our story on improvements to the facilities of WGPR." western Ukraine." Ms. Pochoday explained that the results of Reached by The Weekly on the Detroit case will have an effect on the April 26, Mr. Safer denied that the Providence petition. letter represented any change, and She said that a third key issue, which said it did not reflect any commit­ the FCC's Mass Media Bureau must ment to produce a story on condi­ decide, is whether CBS showed a lack of tions in Ukraine. On the other hand, candor by not filing certain legal papers Mr. Safer emphasized, "We never that detailed the financial agreements said that we would not do [another] involved in the CBS attempt to purchase story on Ukraine." the Detroit television station, which has Mr. Safer stressed that the tele­ direct bearing on the Nikolyszyn peti­ phone conversation with Mr. Harris tion. "They have intentionally failed to and the ensuing letter were private disclose the material side agreements in communications, but he did con­ the WGPR-TV assignment application," cede that he had affixed a post said the attorney. scriptum to the letter that reads: Different circumstances propelled Marta Kolomayets CBS to look for new digs in Detroit and (Continued on page 3) Children at the UNESCO-organized "Center of Trust" in Ivankiv, one of the (Continued on page 3) regions most affected by ChornobyPs fallout. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995 No. 18 Crimean Parliament votes to hold NEWSBBIEFS referendum on autonomy issue 'No' to Russian territory in Sevastopil enced local police or to its opposition to by Marta Kolomayets on the political and legal status of the construction of an oil storage terminal. The Kyyiv Press Bureau Crimean peninsula, was opposed to the KYYIV — Acting Prime Minister Crimea has been gripped by a crime wave decision taken by the Crimean Parliament Yevhen Marchuk said Ukraine "will never recently, with police reporting 22 contract KYYIV - The Crimean Parliament on April 25. allow the Black Sea Fleet to be headquar­ voted to hold a referendum on June 25 murders last year, including the deaths of He said the Ukrainian Parliament has tered de facto, and even less so de jure, in three prominent politicians. (Reuters) concerning the peninsula's autonomy in already formulated three alternatives to Sevastopil," reported Interfax on April 23, a an attempt to transfer the political battle the referendum: to cancel autonomy on statement supported by President Leonid Of the $6.7 billion debt owed to Russia... between Kyyiv and Symferopil to the 2.7 the peninsula, to dissolve the Crimean Kuchma the next day. Mr. Marchuk also million citizens of the region. Parliament, or to recognize the mandates said that, although Ukraine has not voided KYYIV — Ukraine's foreign debt Fifty-seven deputies attended the ses­ of only those Crimean lawmakers who previous agreements on the Black Sea Fleet stands at $6.7 billion according to an April sion on April 25 and voted unanimously support and recognize the Constitution signed by the presidents of Ukraine and 19 Ukrainian Television report that quoted to poll the residents of the peninsula, and laws of Ukraine. Russia, they "make no sense." Russia Minister of Finance Petro Hermanchuk in two-thirds of whom are ethnic Russians The Crimean referendum is scheduled quickly reacted to the statements, explain­ the newspaper Zakon і Biznes. Russia is and support closer ties with Moscow. to coincide with local elections in the ing that its demand for territory for its fleet owed $4.2 billion largely for energy sup­ The Crimean referendum will pose Crimea on June 25. in Sevastopil "was fair morally and justi­ plies. Mr. Hermanchuk said that 273 trillion kbv ($1.9 billion) is allocated for debt two questions: "Do you affirm the According to the Crimean Parliament, fied," reported ITAR-TASS on April 25. repayment in 1995. So far Ukraine has paid Constitution of the Republic of the it will be held in order to disentangle Russia's President Boris Yeltsin said he Russia $50 million. (OMRI Daily Digest) Crimea of May 6, 1992, unilaterally relations between the Ukrainian govern­ would not travel to Kyyiv to sign a treaty on annulled by the Supreme Council of ment and the Crimean legislature. "The friendship and cooperation until the fleet ...A large portion is for natural gas Ukraine on March 17, 1995?" and "Do Supreme Council of the Crimea express­ issue is resolved. (OMRI Daily Digest) you support Ukraine's law on the es its desire to regulate the arising misun­ KYYIV — Ukraine's natural gas debt to Autonomous Republic of the Crimea derstandings in a peaceful, lawful, demo­ Kuchma to Czechs: move slowly on NATO Russia stands at $2.5 billion, reported dated March 17, 1995?" Kievskie Vedomosti on April 21, adding cratic way, based on generally accepted PRAGUE — President Leonid Kuchma, The Ukrainian Parliament's annulment that Ukraine is now paying for less than 50 norms of international law," read the res­ here on a state visit, told the Czechs not to of the Crimean Constitution on March 17 percent of deliveries. Yevhen Marchuk, olution presented to the Parliament on move too quickly toward NATO member­ limited sovereignty on the peninsula, Ukraine's acting prime minister, said enter­ Tuesday afternoon, April 25. ship, which would aggravate Russia. He curbed autonomy and abolished the post of prises that have not paid their bills will have The Crimean legislature also appealed said the process should be slow and delib­ president in response to Crimean lawmak­ their supplies cut. (OMRI Daily Digest) to the president and Supreme Council of erate. "Europe stopped erecting barriers the ers' abuse of their autonomous status and Ukraine, as well as to the president and day it pulled down the Berlin Wall," he action contradicting Ukrainian legislation. Ukraine wants no part of joint borders State Duma of Russia, for "patronage in said. "In my view we should seek ways of President Leonid Kuchma, on an offi­ the election campaign and referendum in not dividing Europe again." Mr. Kuchma KYYIV — Ukraine did not sign agree­ cial visit to the Czech Republic on April observance of the rights of the Russian also said he hopes for early integration of ments on the joint protection of CIS borders 25-26, told Interfax-Ukraine that the lead­ and Russian-speaking population as an Ukraine into the Council of Europe. Czech at the Commonwealth of Independent ership of Ukraine intends to use "civilized ethnic minority in Ukraine." President Vaclav Havel, whose country States meeting held in Moscow on April 21, methods" in tackling the Crimean prob­ according to a Ukrainian Radio report. However, on April 26, the Russian will hold the presidency of the council this lem. "I want everyone to know that the Ukraine's Deputy Defense Minister Col. Duma turned down the Crimean Parlia­ year, said he will support Ukraine's appli­ Constitution and laws of Ukraine have Gen. Ivan Bizhan said Ukraine will not sign ment's request to act as a "guarantor of the cation. (OMRI Daily Digest, Reuters) been, are and will be in effect in Ukraine. such an agreement because it does not rec­ referendum," reported Interfax-Ukraine. There will be no other ones," he said. Dudayev family in Ukraine ognize the concept of common CIS-borders The Ukrainian Parliament on April 27 with non-CIS states. (OMRI Daily Digest) Support for referendum low KYYIV — The family of Chechen decided to postpone any actions regarding President Dzhokar Dudayev has sought and More uranium smuggling the referendum until Parliament Chairman "Autonomy is not statehood. We had been given asylum in Ukraine, reported Oleksander Moroz returns from Germany, time and real opportunities to work out Ukrainian Radio on April 18. Parliament BRATISLAVA — Nine people were where he is heading an official delegation economic problems, but unfortunately, Deputy Mykola Ratushny said he received arrested here on April 19 and 100 pounds of to strengthen ties with the German we used all our energies to oppose the information while accompanying a what is purported to be uranium was confis­ Bundestag. Mr. Moroz is expected to Ukraine, the state which we live in," said humanitarian aid mission to Chechnya cated by police, reported the Slovak Internal return to Ukraine on April 30. Crimean parliamentarian Nadir Bekirov, Affairs Ministry. It is the largest single con­ a Crimean Tatar who supports closer sponsored by the Congress of Ukrainian However, Ukrainian lawmaker Yuriy fiscation of nuclear materials in the region. relations with Ukraine. Nationalists. CUN members said Mr. Karmazin, who heads the Ukrainian Dudayev's family had been granted asylum Two Ukrainians, three Hungarians and four Slovaks were charged with illegal posses­ Supreme Council's temporary committee (Continued on page 17) because they were subjected to a manhunt sion of radioactive material or the transport in Chechnya. (OMRI Daily Digest) of such material. The material was found in Editor dies in bomb explosion a container in a car driven from Ukraine to Lubachivsky appoints visitator Slovakia, a ministry spokesman said. (The KYYIV — A newspaper editor in Washington Post) Sevastopil died of injuries from a bomb that for Catholics in eastern Ukraine exploded outside his home, police said on Arms production for export to increase April 19. Vladimir Ivanov, editor of the LVIV - Cardinal Myroslav Ivan 1975. In 1977, he received his doctorate in KYYIV — The Ukrainian government Lubachivsky on April 19 announced the theology from the Pontifical University daily Slava Sevastopolya, suffered the fatal injuries after an explosive device hidden in has ordered the Ministry of Engineering and appointment of Hieromonk Raphael Urbanianum. the military-industrial complex to increase Turkoniak as visitator for Catholics of The rev. Turkoniak entered the Monaste­ a rubbish container outside his home was detonated by remote control. Local journal­ exports, according to a government press the Byzantine rite in Kyyiv and eastern ry of St. Theodore the Studite in Grottafer- release published in Interfax. The ministry Ukraine. Currently the econome of the rata on May 25, 1969. He professed perpet­ ists said the attack could be connected to the Patriarchal Curia of the Catholic Church ual vows on November 24, 1970, and was newspaper's recent criticism of mafia-influ­ (Continued on page 16) of the Byzantine rite, The rev. Turkoniak ordained by Cardinal Josyf Slipyj to the will retain these duties as well as the new priesthood at the Studion Monastery on duties involved in the administration of April 2, 1972. The rev. Turkoniak served as the Church's faithful in Kyyiv and east­ pastor of Krefeld-Traar, Germany (1972- THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY FOUNDED 1933 ern Ukraine. 1973 and 1975-1978); superior of the It is estimated that there are 30,000 Studite residence in Passaic, N.J. (1978- An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Catholics of the Byzantine rite in Kyyiv, 1981); and administrator of St. Nicholas a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. where these faithful have only a bell Parish in Passaic (1963-1990). Yearly subscription rate: $30; for UNA members — $20. tower and a chapel in which to worship. In 1991 The rev. Turkoniak was among Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ 07302. These two churches combined can the staff from Rome who accompanied (ISSN - 0273-9348) accommodate only 600 faithful. In east­ Cardinal Lubachivsky upon his return to ern Ukraine, there are 76 communities Ukraine. From 1991 to 1993 he served as Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper (annual sub­ and 34 priests with an estimated 300,000 vice-chancellor for finances for the scription fee: $55; $30 for UNA members), and Veselka, a Ukrainian-language children's faithful. Archeparchy of Lviv. In 1991 The rev. magazine (annual subscription fee: $10; $8 for UNA members). Hieromonk Turkoniak was born on Turkoniak was named econome of the The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: May 7, 1949, in Manchester, England. He Patriarchal Curia. (201)434-0237,-0807,-3036 (201)451-2200 attended the Pontifical Minor Seminary in In this new appointment, The rev. Rome (1960-1966). He received his bac­ Turkoniak will be responsible for a broad Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz calaureate degree in philosophy (1968) geographic area. He will work to meet changes to: Associate editor: Marta Kolomayets (Kyyiv) from the Pontifical University Urbanianum the spiritual needs of Byzantine-rite The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor: Khristina Lew in Rome. He also studied at St. Patrick's Catholics in those territories as well as to P.O. Box 346 Staff writers/editors: Roman Woronowycz College in Maynouth, Ireland, and at the organize the administration of those com­ Jersey City, NJ 07303 and Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj (Toronto) Ukrainian Catholic University of St. munities, noted a press release from the The Ukrainian Weekly, April 30,1995, No. 18, Vol. LXHI Clement in Rome (1969-1975), where he Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church's Copyright © 1995 The Ukrainian Weekly completed his doctorate in liturgies in Archeparchy of Lviv. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995

pertained to western Ukraine were preva­ Safer now says... lent throughout the country. The AJC UHDC officers cite positive reaction (Continued from page 1) director related that Mr. Safer regretted if "Feel free to distribute this letter to any such implication were made. This to advertisement countering CBS whomever you feel might be interested." was neither confirmed nor rejected by The CBS reporter would not comment Mr. Safer in conversation with The by Khristina Lew Weekly, as the latter maintained that the on what constituted "a better understand­ JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Ukrainian Hate-moiigering by CBS? ing of the questions raised," as men­ content of the conversation was private. Heritage Defense Committee officers The Truth vs. "60 Minutes" tioned in the April 7 missive. AJC proud of its role assert that the most positive response to an Mr. Safer called Mr. Harris on April 6, advertisement countering "60 Minutes' " after the AJC's Irving Levine, a partici­ Asked to comment on the AJC's involvement in the CBS controversy, Mr. allegations of anti-Semitism in western pant in his organization's "Project Ukraine placed in key Northeast newspa­ Ukraine," spoke with "60 Minutes" Harris said he was proud of his organiza­ tion's role to date. "We have to act on pers has been from CBS itself. Executive Producer Don Hewitt. The advertisement, generated by the Mr. Levine, a veteran of the U.S. Civil our principles, because we believe in them strongly," Mr. Harris said. "I am UHDC and funded by donations from Rights movement, recently returned from the Ukrainian American community, a trip to Ukraine with Project Director pleased that 'Project Ukraine' has proven important, not only as an over-all pro­ appeared in the April 3 editions of The David Roth and saw the "Hate monger- New York Times and The Washington ing by CBS?" advertisement sponsored gram, but also permitted us the under­ standing to view the original CBS piece Post, and the April 10 edition of The by the Ukrainian Heritage Defense Washington Post's national weekly. Committee that ran on the April 3 op-ed in a more critical light." page of The New York Times. The AJC Mr. Harris, speaking of the AJC On April 7, four days after the adver­ activist, who lives in the same apartment approach, said, "It is often not enough to tisement appeared, "60 Minutes" corre­ complex as Mr. Hewitt, contacted the lat­ express anger and pound the table. It spondent Morley Safer sent a letter to ter, pointed the ad out to him, and might give you some momentary satis­ David Harris, executive director of the emphasized the statement denouncing the faction, but it is much more important to American Jewish Committee, in which he CBS program by Ukraine's chief rabbi, achieve some positive result." wrote: "I agree with you that a follow-up Yaakov Dov Bleich, that was quoted in He also said the AJC is as committed story on the efforts being made by the the op-ed item. as ever to its program and the effort to government of Ukraine to combat anti- In early December 1994, the foster cooperation and dialogue between semitism [sic] and ensure the security of Brooklyn-born and now Kyyiv-based Ukrainians and Jews in Ukraine and in all its citizens would be a worthwhile pro­ We will never be able to reach every­ Rabbi Bleich visited the U.S. at the same the diaspora. "We will go forward, both ject for a future '60 Minutes' report." body. That's why we need the issue to be time as Ukrainian President Leonid in the U.S. and in Ukraine in particular," Mr. Safer said in his letter that he would taken up from the grass roots, from the Kuchma. At that time, Rabbi Bleich took he stated. contact Rabbi Yaakov Dov Bleich, who community level," he said. Mr. Harris said he is aware of the dif­ was featured prominently in the October the opportunity to meet with Mr. Safer Letters run the gamut and Jeffrey Fager, producer of the "Ugly ficulties and impediments to dialogue 23, 1994, "60 Minutes" segment, about a Face" segment, and argue for an airing of that still exist, but expressed confidence "possible meeting this autumn." Letters received by the UHDC in his complaint that his words were taken that the Jewish and Ukrainian communi­ "Rabbi Bleich predicted this," said response to the advertisement varied in out of context and for a follow-up story. ties can "end up on the same track" in the Nestor Olesnycky, UHDC chairman. sentiment — from congratulatory on He was rebuffed, however. effort to rebuild society in Ukraine and to "He said CBS would do a positive report challenging CBS's journalistic integrity, establish positive relations elsewhere. 18 months down the line." to Ukrainian-bashing. Safer comments The AJC's executive director said he According to Leonard Mazur, UHDC Brith Sholom, a Jewish fraternal society vice-chairman, committee members were Mr. Safer averred that his previous offered the CBS reporter "any coopera­ in Philadelphia, wrote: "We share your rage tion that may be deemed appropriate" in told that Mr. Safer's letter to the AJC at the segment of the '60 Minutes' October statement to Rabbi Bleich of having no executive director "was supposedly a interest in covering the positive aspects helping "60 Minutes" prepare its next 23, 1994, program dealing with Jews and story on Ukraine. result of the ad." Ukrainians. Thus '60 Minutes' continues of Jewish life in Ukraine was specific to "Morley Safer's letter is perhaps the that particular time. The veteran inves­ The apparent shift by the "60 Minutes" with its unblemished record of falsehood team was hailed by the Chicago-based strongest response from CBS on this and distortion by misquoting, repressing tigative journalist explained, "We can issue to date," he said. become more interested in a story or less; director of "Project Ukraine," Mr. Roth. facts and evidence, and taking events, utter­ sometimes something we considered Mr. Roth said Ukrainians' persistence in Reader's respond ances and policies out of context." doing doesn't get done," while other maintaining pressure on CBS, combined Barricade Books of New York City con­ unplanned projects can crop up. with continued efforts for coalition-build­ The UHDC has received 40-50 letters tends: " '60 Minutes' is right. My sugges­ responding to the advertisement, and Mr. Safer insisted that he does not ing with the AJC and members of the tion to you is that you close your mouths numerous phone calls. Many respondents offer comment on ongoing or future pro­ Jewish community, proved to be deciding and hide your shame. The Ukrainians were have requested additional information, jects, only on those that have been com­ factors in this latest development. animals in the camps — total animals— but the advertisement has failed to gener­ pleted. "It's simply a matter of broadcast according to all the available testimony, ate significant donations. policy," he said. including that of the Nazi commanders." Although the UHDC plans to run the The CBS reporter's letter of April 7 The UHDC has also received tele­ advertisement in the journal Commentary mentioned that "the efforts being made Safer's letter phone calls, one from a Jew originally and in Jewish American publications, "the by the government of Ukraine to combat from Ivano-Frankivske who said that future direction of the campaign will large­ anti-semitism [sic] and ensure the securi­ Ukrainian Catholic Metropolitan Andrey ly be dictated by money raised," said Mr. ty of all its citizens," could be the focus to AJC official Sheptytsky saved his life during the war. Mazur. of a future program. Six months after the broadcast of "The Following is the full text ofMorley "We must keep this issue visible," he Reached by telephone on April 26, Safer's letter to David Harris, execu­ Ugly Face of Freedom," the campaign to explained. "The advertisement accom­ counter CBS's allegations of anti-Semitism Mr. Harris said Mr. Safer's letter was "a tive director of the American Jewish plishes two goals: it fulfills the objective welcome development." According to the Committee. in western Ukraine continues with the dis­ of countering CBS allegations and por­ semination of the advertisement in newspa­ AJC executive, Mr. Safer said he had April 7, 1995 trays a positive image of Ukraine." been made aware of concerns about the Dear David Harris: pers, the filing of FCC complaints against program, and consultations with his col­ Monies raised by the UHDC will fund CBS stations and affiliates, and the writing leagues had led to a decision to "revisit It was a great pleasure talking to advertising in publications that are read by of letters to sponsors of the October 23 the issues" and Ukraine in the late sum­ you yesterday. The points you made *4hose people who are in influential posi­ broadcast. "The next time someone thinks mer or fall of this year. were well taken and I think we both tions on Ukraine," but the UHDC has pre­ of running a negative program on Ukraine, now have a better understanding of Mr. Harris said he had reiterated the pared a reproducible copy of the advertise­ they'll remember this," said Mr. Mazur. some of the questions that were raised ment and encourages local Ukrainian For more information or to make a points made in an earlier letter (sent on in our story on Western Ukraine. November 2, 1994) to Mr. Safer, stress­ American communities to fund the ad in donation, contact the Ukrainian Heritage I agree with you that a follow-up ing that "the story neglected many of the their local newspapers. Defense Committee, c/o the Ukrainian story on the efforts being made by positive developments that we had wit­ "The Ugly Face of Freedom" segment National Association, 30 Montgomery St., the government of Ukraine to com­ was viewed by 17.5 million households. Jersey City, NJ 07302; (201) 451 -2200. nessed in Ukraine, including the success­ bat anti-semitism and ensure the es of efforts to strengthen Jewish com­ security of all its citizens would be munity life in Ukraine, the government's a worthwhile project for a future 60 manifest commitment to establish a tion in the market. "They went because Minutes report. To that end I will Citing '60 Minutes'... we weren't for sale and they [WPRI-TV] democratic, pluralistic society in a new be in touch with Rabbi Bleich in multi-ethnic country, and the many pub­ (Continued from page 1) were," said Mr. Kilcullen, who works for Kyyiv about a possible meeting this Freedom Communications. lic statements and actions by Ukrainian autumn. in Providence. In Detroit, CBS lost its government officials stressing that there long-time affiliate, WJBK-TV, when Fox Ms. Pochoday said that until the FCC I will also keep in touch with Broadcasting convinced the station to approves the transfer of the license from was no place for anti-Semitism in your office. carry its programming, a move the WPRI to CBS the deal cannot be complet­ Ukraine." Thank you once agin. Mr. Harris told the "60 Minutes" jour­ upstart broadcaster has repeated around ed. "CBS has to wait for FCC approval, Sincerely, which cannot take place while petitions are nalist that had any of these points been Morley Safer the country and which has depleted a included in the CBS report, this would portion of CBS's affiliate base. pending. So, for them, time is money." have provided the balance that was large­ PS. Feel free to distribute this In Providence, WPRI-TV General CBS attorney Howard Jaeckel, who is ly absent from it. Mr. Harris indicated letter to whomever you feel might Manager Paul Kilcullen said CBS wants working on the Detroit case, said he is that one of the program's flaws was the be interested. to break with its former affiliate, WLNE- not aware of the Providence petition and implication that conditions that allegedly TV, because it wants ownership of a sta­ had no comment. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995 No. 18

Mothers of Children of Chornobyl support Chornobyl... group. (Continued from page 1) "Here we are greeted with open arms. The counselors, the staffers are always In order to help people like Ms. friendly and helpful," added Nina Serhiyenko cope, a program was set up by Tolochyna, who also attends the support UNESCO in 1993 to supervise the building group. of nine community centers for social and "They feel its their center, so they want psychological rehabilitation in Ukraine, to come," said Ms Horich. "And we want Belarus and Russia, in regions most affect­ to teach them to help themselves." ed by the nuclear accident. The centers are "There is a certain sense of freedom run on funds supplied by the governments here, especially for the children," added of Ukraine, Belarus and Russia, but much Mrs. Babych, as kids romped in the play­ of the facilities' equipment and training room. The community center is not only a were supplied by UNESCO and UNICEF. new concept in Ukraine, but a welcome "People have started seeing the value of change from the Soviet-style "kluby" a community center," said Lubow Horich, a (clubs). Canadian psychologist who coordinates and "Most of them have closed, and even if set up the nine projects of the UNESCO- they are open, there is nothing there for us. Chornobyl Program. There is nobody waiting for us. Here, I Called "Centers of Trust," in Ukraine know that the place is always open, and I they are located in Ivankiv, Borodianka and can always stop to visit, whether its for 20 Slavutcyh (in Belarus and Russia, the cen­ minutes, or an hour, or more, on my way ters are in Aksakovshina, Strechyn, home from the polyclinic," added Mrs. Pershay, Nikolskaya Sloboda, Bolhov and Mykhalkova, who says she suffers from Uzlovaya). These are towns where victims fatigue. were resettled or towns in or near zones The center tries to obtain medicines for contaminated by the accident's fallout. its visitors, as well as provide counseling "Initial information after the accident services and hard-to-obtain information. was at times non-existent, scarce or con­ "We can't wait for manna from heaven," tradictory. People became and continued said Mrs. Babych, adding that it is impor­ to be suspicious of most information tant for people to move on and not dwell on available. They need a place not only to the past, or wait for government institutions receive information, but a chance to dis­ to provide answers to their daily problems. cuss and debate it," said Ms. Horich. (However, according to the Sayenko The center in Ivankiv is a hub of activ­ poll, residents of the contaimated areas ity for people of all ages. and residents from the "clean zones" "We have something for everyone," have diametrically opposed predictions said Halyna Babych, the center's admin­ for the future. Twenty to 30 percent of istrator, pointing out playrooms for chil­ the first group think that "everything will dren, recreation halls for senior citizens turn out all right,' while 40-50 percent and conference rooms for adolescents think that the "future will be difficult," Chernobyl's reactor No. 4 as it looks today. and adults. and 20 percent think they are "doomed." In one of the lecture rooms, a school­ By contrast, the figures for the "clean Chornobyl" are seen by examining the It is not only the Ukrainian govern­ teacher gives teenagers a lesson in the zone" respondents are 45 percent, 27 per­ lives of children of Chornobyl, who are ment that is decreasing aid to Chornobyl affects of radiation, teaches them how to cent and 6 percent, respectively.) now 8, 9 and 10 years old. One notices victims, but also international organiza­ use a dosimeter and counsels them about "And we do counseling in an informal an increase in disease, a sense of person­ tions such as UNESCO, which began their fears. setting," said Ms. Horich, explaining that al tragedy, conflict and feelings of being working with Chornobyl-related issues in A banner that reads "Chornobyl - Our some of the kids are very fatigued and do doomed and imprisoned. "Parents are Ukraine in 1990. Pain and Our Fear" hangs as a backdrop not learn well in school, so the playrooms creating a feeling among their children "There are now other emergencies in in the classroom. Lining the walls are are places they can feel free and relaxed. that the state should be completely different parts of the world, so sometimes reminders of the 1986 catastrophe, pic­ "There really isn't anyone in this town responsible for them, and have instilled Chornobyl is not a priority for interna­ tures, articles and photographs. One cor­ who has not been affected by Chornobyl in in the children a low priority for such tional organizations. It has now been ner is dedicated to a native of Ivankiv, some way," said Ms. Horich. "Ivankiv is values as initiative, career, education and nine years since the accident, and some Viktor Kubenok, a young firefighter who an interesting place; it was the first town to professionalism," he noted. groups feel that it is time to move on," was among the first 32 victims of accept the evacuees. They were distributed "And when parents believe that their said Ms. Horich, whose contract ends in Chornobyl, who died on April 26, 1986. to every household, so there isn't a family children are gcing to be ill, and will have June of this year. In another meeting room, adults, in their in Ivankiv who did not house a Chornobyl a lot of dfficulties learning, the interesting Liuda Serhiyenko can't imagine life 40s, 50s and 60s, sit around a conference evacuee anywhere from three months to a thing is that it happens. It's ike a self-ful­ without the center. She stops by with her table, discussing today's social and eco­ year," she explained. filling prophecy," added Ms. Horich. sons a few times a week. nomic problems, including their inability to "A lot of the problems here come from The Center of Trust, which is a nucleus "The kids can't wait to go there to play, obtain medicines they desperately need. living in a very stressed environment. As for the residents of Ivankiv, has tried to to meet with others their own age," she "We come here often," said Tamara if Chornobyl were not enough to cause change all that. But, funding is in danger of said, explaining that it has become a regu­ Mykhalkova, a teacher in Ivankiv who has this stress, soon after came the depressed being cut, as the Ministry of Chornobyl's lar after-school stop for her 8-year-old. already buried two of her grade-school social and economic conditions associat­ funds are diminishing in Ukraine. For "And, I go there for support," she said, pupils. ed with Ukraine's newly found indepen­ example, in 1992, 15.6 percent of the state adding that she has taken part in round- "It gives us a chance to talk, it gives us a dence, adding further tensions," Ms. budget was given to the Ministry of table discussions with other evacuees. chance to feel useful," said Liudmyla Horich said. Chornobyl, while this year it has been allo­ "It's a real form of moral support," she Syvaychuk, a mother who chairs the Dr. Sayenko wrote that the "signs of cated only 3.4 percent of the budget. concluded.

Lubow Horich, coordinator of the Liuda Serhiyenko, an evacuee from UNESCO program in Ivankiv. Prypiat. A hub of activity: children at the UNESCO-organized facility in Ivankiv. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

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"They were from Lviv..« The ministry also released the sobering results of research it had conducted This is perhaps the saddest, among 1 million residents in the three regions most affected by Chornobyl's most heart-wrenching column fallout. In the Kyyiv, Zhytomyr and Rivne oblasts, the incidence of thyroid I've ever had to write. After cancer has increased 200 percent; heart disease by 75 percent; respiratory dis­ thinking about the subject for a eases by 130 percent; and gastrointestinal ailments by 280 percent. In addition, long time, I decided that I should the ministry noted that the death rate among inhabitants of the three-oblast go ahead and do it because it region had increased by 15.7 percent since the 1986 catastrophe. gives our readers a glimpse into a Health problems, said the ministry, are most severe among the clean-up world far removed from politics, workers sent to "eliminate the consequences" of the accident that shook the far away from the bright lights of world on April 26, 1986: 233,507 workers were exposed to dangerously high the big city, detached from power levels of radiation. Additional sobering news about the fate of those workers and money, fame and fortune. was provided last November by the Belarusian newspaper Vecherniy Minsk: This is the story of Yevhenia one of every six who had died was a suicide victim. Fedorivna, who lives in the vil­ A study of birth defects in the regions of Belarus contaminated by Chornobyl's lage of Zarudtsi, Zhovkivskiy fallout recently completed by a team of Japanese public health experts from the Raion, Lviv region, and her fami­ University of Hiroshima found that the rate of birth defects in newborns and still­ ly. Zarudtsi is a 30-kilometer born fetuses was nearly twice the normal rate. Among the deformities now com­ drive to the north of Lviv; down mon in the region are cleft palates, missing digits, missing limbs, and abnormali­ a dirt road, past fields being pre­ ties of the kidneys and other internal organs, reported the New Jersey-based pared for spring planting. Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund in its most recent newsletter. Yevhenia Fedorivna is a The social consequences are no less frightening — especially for the 180,000 small, yet strong woman in her Ukrainian citizens who have been resettled as a result of the radiation. Democratic late 60s, hunched over from Initiatives, a polling organization in Kyyiv, this week released its findings about years of work in the fields of the the attitudes of the people who live every day with the legacy of Chornobyl, who land she loves so much. consider the disaster a personal tragedy. People who lived inside what is known She is a poor woman who ominously as "the zone," as well as others who live in contaminated areas com­ supports her daughter, Maria, 29, Життя лт£$шттт¥ш prise "a society of hopeless people," according to Democratic Initiatives. son, Andriy, 27, and two grand­ НЩ0. <№№№А#? НИК W Ц And, a report by Dr. Yuriy Sayenko, deputy head of the Ukrainian Institute daughters, Mariana, 12, and of Sociology, underlines that "the social and psychological sphere" of some 6 Nadia, 10, on a pension of 1.5 million people was affected by Chornobyl. "It was the ruin of their world million karbovantsi a month. views, their lifestyles, their plans," he wrote. That's about $10. Dressed in rub­ And, thus, Chornobyl's consequences continue to be felt. ber galoshes, two pairs of torn The only good news on the horizon is that the Chornobyl plant is to be closed tights and a few patched sweaters down by the year 2000. At least that's what President Leonid Kuchma told rep­ thrown over an old house dress, resentatives of the European Union and Group of Seven during meetings earlier she takes her visitors out to the this month in Kyyiv. The decision was immediately hailed as "courageous and summer kitchen, a separate shed important" by France's Environ­ where a wood-burning stove is mental Minister Michel Barnier. covered with pots and pans boil­ ing over with soups. Speaking on behalf of the This news clipping and poster pasted on a door­ European Union, he said the 15- Her overworked, puffy hands way in Kamianka-Buzka are one example of the member organization would press tremble as she begins to speak of reaction to the baby-selling scandal. the United States and Japan to join her family history and the grief in contributing the funds needed to that has beset her kin. says the old woman, She begins to worry ensure that Ukraine carries out its Her daughter and son try to find work, that her daughter will crack from the psy­ promise. (The shutdown is contin­ but with the collective farm operating chological strain, and she, an old woman, gent upon Ukraine's receipt of an only part of the time, it is difficult to buy will be left to raise her grandchildren alone. additional $4.4 billion in Western any food, let alone clothes for this family Dr. Kolesnyk calms her down, telling aid that would be used to build a of five. her that Martusia is in a good home in new gas-fired power station, to But they live off the land, keeping a America, well-taken care of. replace the deteriorating sarcopha­ cow, some geese (who are very protec­ She crosses herself and becomes atten­ gus encasing the stricken reactor tive of their owners) and chicks. tive, wanting to know more. "Perhaps you No. 4, as well as to provide for the Yevhenia Fedorivna sees me coming could send me a picture," she says. 6,000 workers who will be left with Dr. Volodymyr Kolesnyk, the doctor "That's all we know right now," he unemployed after the closure.) investigating the physicians implicated in adds. But, right now, on the ninth the baby-selling case, into her kitchen, But she has already begun to talk to us anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear where the stove keeps her warm on this about her grief. "Every night I dream of disaster, the people of Ukraine, wet, drizzly morning. Right away she her, every night I pray for her," she adds. mm Belarus and parts of Russia, live with knows what we want. She would be almost 2 years old now. УКРАЇНА its terrifying aftereffects, try to cope "Maria is not here," she tells us before "You know," she adds in a whisper, "my 5B£3 ЧОРНОБИЛІВ ! as best they can, and hope for a bet­ we can even ask about her daughter, who granddaughters think she died. Everyone ter tomorrow. was the subject of last week's feature here thinks she died." story. "And I just wish it had never hap­ "It was easier that way, because they pened." She mumbles this to herself, but we hear her. had been waiting for the baby and were so excited that they had a little sister. "Won't it ever stop," she asks us, and shows us her trembling hands. "I wish our Such a tragedy beset us," she moans. Martusia was with us. What is one more As the old lady begins to tell her life mouth to feed?" she says. "I wish I knew story, we soon realize that this was not where she was and if she was all right," (Continued on page 15)

Yuriy Tereverko, a pioneering glider pilot, was born on May 5, 1888, on an estate known as Vilshana Slobidka, near Uman, UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine about 150 miles due north of Odessa. Tereverko was one of the first Ukrainians to manifest "the right stuff," and was YUNn The Home Office of the Ukrainian National briefly renowned throughout the Russian empire and the world. Association reports that, as of March 15, the fraternal Flying in crafts of his own design and construction, he built on the efforts of anoth­ organization's Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has er pioneer who worked in Ukraine, K. Arzulov, and in the years 1910-1912 made sev­ received 18,842 checks from its members with dona­ eral successful sorties. tions totalling $480,128.33 The contributions include At a time when glider piloting was in its infancy, he set a duration record of 1 individual members' donations, as well as returns of members' dividend checks and interest payments on minute 33 seconds. Tereverko was also the first in the world to fly with a passenger. promissory notes. Tereverko died in a tragic crash near Tbilisi, Georgia, in February 1912. Please make checks payable to: Sources: "Tereverko, Yurii," "Soaring," Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vols. 4, 5 (Toronto: UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine. University of Toronto, Press, 1993). No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995 Our community life The links that make the chain faces cmdtPtaces by Mary Beck promotional effort so that it can become by Myron B. Kuropas even more influential and productive. There is a great deal of discussion among Ukrainian Americans about a dis­ When I visited the Henry Ford Library quieting tendency. In our endeavor to in Dearborn, Mich., I was pleasantly sur­ help Ukraine, which has not yet estab­ prised to find The Ukrainian Weekly U.S. pushes Israeli agenda in Eastern Europe lished itself firmly due to the problems alongside the Wall Street Journal on the that beset a newly emerging democratic newspaper rack. Upon inquiry, I learned The ill-advised decision of top against Jewish claims, even though that government, are we not neglecting our that a subscription had been donated by Congressional leaders to push the Israeli discrimination may be dressed up as neces­ Ukrainian American organizations and the Ukrainian Book Club headed by agenda in Ukraine and other newly inde­ sary delay." institutions? After all, they constitute the Andrew Masley and sponsored by the pendent states in Eastern Europe has the A week later, The New York Times pub­ source that enables us to aid Ukraine. Very Rev. J. Yakima of the Holy Trinity region bristling. lished a letter from Alfred Lipson, a senior Can we afford to endanger the existence Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Dearborn. "A powerful verbal barrage from some researcher at the Holocaust Resource of that source, perhaps disabling us from It dawned on me, then and there, that a of Congress' biggest guns for the swift Center and Archives in Queensborough providing further assistance which might multiple repetition of this kind of gesture restitution of expropriated Jewish property Community College, arguing that it was become more critical in the future? could become the unique method by has jarred political nerves in the former "the height of hypocrisy on the part of the One of the more important institutions which we could forge a strong and durable 'captive nations,'" wrote Jay Bushinsky former Communist leaders to ask for that has united and activated the chain of support for The Ukrainian in the Chicago Sun-Times on April 24. patience - nearly 50 years after the war..." Ukrainian American community is the Weekly. Why should not every public An old-line OSI devotee and agent of On March 6, Mr. Bushinsky wrote press. In the last two decades, The library in the United States, particularly in influence for Israel, Mr. Bushinsky pos­ about the views of the WJRO in the wake Ukrainian Weekly has been especially areas where there is a Ukrainian commu­ tures as a Sun-Times correspondent writ­ of Lithuanian President Algirdas instrumental in this regard because of its nity, have The Ukrainian Weekly? Most ing "on the Middle East." Brazauskas's visit to Israel. Titled quality editing and the commitment of its public libraries have limited budgets, but East European leaders were especially "Asking Forgiveness Is Not Enough," the editor-in-chief and her staff. It has been Ukrainian Americans surely could afford incensed by the passage in the letter that article mentioned that Mr. Brazauskas particularly successful in attracting and to donate an annual subscription to keep read: "It should be made clear to the addressed the Knesset asking "for forgive­ galvanizing the present generation of their immediate American community countries involved ...that their response ness for the deeds of those Lithuanians Ukrainian professionals and intellectuals. on this matter will be seen as a test of who cruelly killed, shot, expelled and It deserves our continuing attention and (Continued on page 15) their respect for basic human rights...and plundered the Jews." Although Mr. could have practical consequences on Brazauskas rejected the notion of collec­ LETTERS TO THE ED/TOR their relations with our country." tive guilt, Mr. Bushinsky apparently did Also taking umbrage were East not. "The Israelis do not have the moral right to grant a pardon for these war version of their names, lest the world for­ European ethnic American activists, one crimes," Mr. Bushinsky wrote. "But they Promoting the arts ever think that any culture coming from of whom told me he believed the letter can and are asking newly independent Ukraine is created only by Russians liv­ smacked of blackmail. Lithuania to reopen the war crimes files and transliteration ing there. If only the issue were one of simple closed by its government and pay restitu­ Thus, if the participating artists are eth­ communal property return or compensa­ Dear Editor: tion for Jewish property confiscated dur­ nically Ukrainian, then we should have not tion. It is not. Property return is only the ing the Nazi occupation and nationalized Sergei Zholobetsky should be congrat- Alexander but Oleksander, not Lyudmila first step. Demands for full financial during the Soviet annexation. ulated for his efforts in bringing Bruyevich but Lyudmyla Bruyevych, not reparation are next. How do I know? Jay Bushinsky wrote about it months ago. Ukrainian art to the notice of New Igor but Ihor, not Gerasimenko but And lest Chicago's large Lithuanian Yorkers ("Ukrainian Art and Film Herasymenko, not Evgeni Gordiets but I first began tracking the Jewish resti­ community take umbrage with his views, Featured at Lincoln Center," April 2). Evhen Hordiets, not Igor Grechanyk but tution effort in February of 1993 when I Mr. Bushinsky quoted historian Eliezer read a Bushinsky op-ed column com­ Mr. Zholobetsky, now in the West, can Ihor Hrechanyk, not Vladimir but Zilbar's estimate that "20,000 of those plaining that the Jewish restitution effort (Lithuanians) who had fled before the write his name in the Russian version, Volodymyr, not Nikolai Perepelitsa but in Eastern Europe was lagging. advancing Soviet army were active accom­ "Sergei" — that is his choice. But I do Mykola Perepelytsia, not Olga but Olha plices of the Nazi extermination not believe he has asked all of the partici­ etc. unless, of course, all of the names with "More than six months have passed machine...Over 3,000 Lithuanians who pating artists if they want their names a Russian to English transliteration belong since a consortium was formed by the arrived via Germany settled in Chicago and surnames to appear as transliterated to ethnically Russian artists. World Jewish Congress, B'nai B'rith, the Jewish Agency for Israel and other orga­ alone." It was a clever manipulation of the from a Russian variant. But then, given the ethnic composition nizations along with Israel's govern­ canard that most displaced persons were This system of Russian to English of Ukraine, the ratio of Ukrainians to ment," wrote Mr. Bushinsky. "The con­ really closet Nazis, first publicized widely transliteration was used by the former Russians in Mr. Zholobetsky's group of sortium is seeking...billions of dollars by former OSI director Allan Ryan in his Soviet regime on passports used for for­ artists seems quite oddly skewed in the from the former Soviet bloc states and now discredited book "Quiet Neighbors." eign travel to obscure the Ukrainian ori­ latter's favor. the ex-USSR itself." (emphasis mine) I have no problem with property stolen gin of its citizens, and to present to the D.H. Struk The consortium established the World by either the Nazis or their one-time outside world all citizens from the USSR Sarcelles, France Jewish Restitution Organization (WJRO) allies, the Bolsheviks, being returned to as having Russian names. and charged it with the responsibility of their rightful owners. Restitution, howev­ Ukraine is now an independent state P.S. On p. 3 of the same issue, in the surveying, assessing and filing legal er, should also include Ukrainians, many and most of its politicians, if they are eth- article "Rukh calls..., " there is a mention claims to Jewish assets in all former of whose homes were confiscated by nically Ukrainian, now present their of "Akhtyrka" in Sumy Oblast. Why the Communist lands. NKVD agents, a disproportionate num­ names in transliteration from Ukrainian. Russian "akannia" pronunciation and The contemporary Israeli government's ber of whom were Jews. One would think that Ukrainian artists spelling of Okhtyrka ? (viz. Encyclopedia decision to help expedite the mission of To demand immediate financial repa­ should enter the world with the Ukrainian of Ukraine, VoL3,p. 673.) the WJRO was, according to Mr. rations from nations and peoples that are Bushinsky, the result of the Israeli's belief still on their knees thanks to the abomi­ ago, we left our homes and families and "That the psychological barriers com­ nations perpetrated upon them by those Terror in America: fled the "Red terror" that threatened to plicating their new relations with very same Nazis and Bolsheviks, howev­ annihilate us. We went through a series Eastern European states whose er, is an act of depravity. no place to run of stages and stops on our odyssey - wartime generation included anti- I want to believe that our leading rep­ Poland, Czecho-Slovakia, Austria, Dear Editor: Semites who collaborated in the resentatives and senators in Washington Germany, France - and then, finally, we Holocaust may fall if fair restitution had the best of intentions in writing their Cherry blossom time is upon us; reached the haven: America. It was safe can be made for their martyred Jewish letter. A spokesperson for Sen. Robert spring is in the air. It is a perfect golden here - there were no more bombs. There citizens' material losses." (emphasis Dole informed me that his office was day. It is neither too warm, nor too cold. was no more terror. mine). What price Israeli friendship! willing to assist any group seeking the The sun is shining warmly and the white For us, America is more than just a Barely have our East European chicks just return of expropriated property in the clouds are swimming by in the perfect home. It is a place to work, a place to hatched from their Soviet shell then we former USSR. Thus far, only the Jews blue. The gentle zephyr stirs the flower- rear families, a place to build institutions. see the Israelis lining up at the hen house have asked for assistance, I was told. laden branches, and the pink and white For us, America is the last frontier - a with empty egg cartons in their hands! I also want to believe that WJRO Jews petals snow down on us. safe haven. We have nowhere else to run; When approached by the WJRO, the will temper their policy of demands. We sit on the green under the pink and even if there was a place to run, we governments of some of the newly inde­ Ukrainians suffered more under the canopy of a cherry tree and picnic on have become too tired. pendent states of Eastern Europe stated Nazis and the Bolsheviks than the Jews. turkey, potato salad and wine. For dessert Bozhena Olshaniwsky that severe economic problems prevented It is an obscenity to demand compensa­ we have fragrant strawberries and ripe Newark, N.J. immediate restitution and that patience tion from victims for crimes over which kiwi fruit. We are in the company of good was needed by the WJRO. they had no control. friends, and we might say that this is about The WJRO wasn't buying that argu­ And finally, I want to believe, CBS as close to paradise as you can get. All is The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters ment. On October 23, 1994, The New York hate-mongering notwithstanding, that the well in the world...but is it? to the editor. Letters should be typed (dou­ ble-spaced) and signed; they must be origi­ Times reported that while the WJRO was understanding, mutual appreciation and In Oklahoma City they are digging out nals, not photocopies. trying "to help" former Soviet and Soviet- cooperation that has developed between bodies; there is terror in the heartland of The daytime phone number and bloc nations deal with their restitution Jews and Ukrainians in Ukraine will ulti­ America. address of the letter-writer must be given obligations, "in certain countries there had mately have an impact upon Ukrainians Some of us remember how, 50 years for verification purposes» been a deliberate attempt to discriminate and Jews in North America. . THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995 No. 18 Minneapolis community meeting Ukraine's Mission to UN. honors focuses on "60 Minutes" report Jewish activist from Great Britain MINNEAPOLIS - For the second time cast is just one in a series of outrages that by Stephanie Charczenko Bratslav on the anniversary of his death, in a week, "60 Minutes" correspondent we can expect in the months ahead." Special to The Ukrainian Weekly and of the entourage provided for them by Morley Safer was cited as the winner of Dr. Kuropas concluded his remarks by the Ukrainian government. "Ukraine is the the "Walter Duranty Award for urging the community to establish a local NEW YORK — Ukraine's ambassador cradle of the Hasidic movement and the Journalistic Dissimulation." An April 12 UAJC group and to maintain ongoing to the United Nations, Anatoliy Zlenko, center of Jewish religious training," ceremony here at the Ukrainian American contact with other such groups. "Only a on April 24 sponsored a reception honor­ declared Rabbi Schneir as he spoke about Community Center was organized on united effort will win the war," he empha­ ing Dr. Ashe Lincoln, queens counsel the revival of Jewish life in a free Ukraine. behalf of the Ukrainian American Justice sized. and former secretary of the Anglo- Ukrainian Society. Mr. Lozynskyj noted the similarities in Committee (UAJC) by Dr. Walter Anastas Also addressing the Minneapolis con­ Jewish and Ukrainian histories and suffer­ and Katia Breslawec. clave was Bishop Paisiy of the Ukrainian Members of the presidium included: Ambassador Zlenko, permanent representa­ ings, historical parallels and aspirations for Some 200 members of the Minneapolis- Orthodox Church who urged those pre­ tive of Ukraine to the U.N.; Rabbi Mark nationhood. Acknowledging Dr. Lincoln's St. Paul community were on hand to view sent to become emboldened in their Schneir of the Park East Synagogue; Ulana righteous role in calling for the recognition the October 23, 1994, "60 Minutes" broad­ efforts to fight defamation. "We must rid Diachuk, president of both the Ukrainian of Ukraine in its place among the European cast and to hear Dr. Myron B. Kuropas, ourselves of our apathy, complacency American Coordinating Council and the nations, Mr. Lozynskyj made an appeal on co-chair of the Ukrainian American Justice and irresolution. We must stand up and Ukrainian National Association; and behalf of all Ukrainians to assist in having Committee, review what the Ukrainian be heard," he said. Askold Lozynskyj, president of the Ukrai­ Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky, who shel­ American community has done thus far to Meanwhile, the UAJC continues its pre­ nian Congress Committee of America. tered hundreds of Jewish children from the combat defamation of Ukraine. sentations on the topic of CBS's defama­ Nazis, honored among the righteouso f Yad tion of Ukrainians. Ukrainian American Ambassador Zlenko commenced the "When Ukraine became independent, evening with an introduction of the vari­ Vashem. Mr. Lozynskyj's remarks were we won a battle," Dr. Kuropas empha­ communities that are interested in having warmly applauded by all. the "Safer Search" come to their area ous representatives from the Jewish and sized. "The war, however, goes on. The Ukrainian communities, including Evhen Dr. Lincoln, who in his advancing years Russian KGB and various collaborators should contact Walter Tun, UAJC is unable to stand for a long period of time, Executive Director, c/o Selfreliance, 2351 Stakhiv, president of the Society of and fellow travelers are setting Ukraine Ukrainian Jewish Relations. jokingly stated that while he always stood up for a fall. The October 23 CBS broad­ W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622. The ambassador quoted passages from up for Ukraine, this time he will stand up the booklet "The Ukrainian Question," for it sitting down. He presented a brief which Dr. Lincoln, as secretary of the description of his introduction to the "The Anglo-Ukrainian Society, published in Ukrainian Question" and how he developed 1935. The Anglo-Ukrainian Society was his affection for Ukraine. The similarities of created from members of the British the two oppressed peoples - the Jews and Parliament, politicians and other influen­ the Ukrainians - precipitated his interest tial personages. Among its goals was to and sympathy for the Ukrainian question. study the Ukrainian question and influence Ambassador Zlenko then presented Dr. other parliamentarians to recognize the Lincoln with a diploma of honor for his geopolitical importance of Ukraine in role in raising the Ukrainian question Europe prior to World War II. The society before the British Parliament in 1935 — 50 at that time called for the independence of years before independence was attained. Ukraine. The evening concluded with a buffet Mrs. Diachuk's address focused on the reception attended by representatives of the many renowned Israelis who were born in Ukrainian and Jewish communities and the Ukraine, among them the popular short- Ukrainian diplomatic service in New York. story writer and humorist Sholom The Society of Ukrainian Jewish Aleichem, and the prominent Zionist Relations will follow up this event with an leader Vladimir Jabotinsky. Mrs. Diachuk evening honoring the s6n of Dr. Lincoln, also stressed that many Jews, such as Rabbi David H. Lincoln, who has followed Pinkhes Krasny, who was the minister of in his father's footsteps and befriended Jewish affairs in 1919, held prominent Ukraine. Rabbi Lincoln has toured Ukraine positions in the Ukrainian government and lectured at various institutions. between 1918 and 1920. Publicly, Rabbi Lincoln paints a picture far During a Minneapolis meeting on "60 Minutes" coverage of Ukraine, Dr. Myron Rabbi Schneir spoke about his first visit different from the one reported by Morley B. Kuropas is flanked by Katia Breslawec and Walter Anastas. to Ukraine in 1966 and his most recent Safer of "60 Minutes" visit commemorating the 50th anniversary The evening honoring Rabbi Lincoln of Babyn Yar. He referred to the warm will be held on May 10, at Shevchenko reception of the villagers of Uman towards Scientific Society, 63 Fourth Avenue in the diousands of Hasidim who journeyed New York City, at 6:15 p.m. For further I ACTION ITEM | from the four corners of the globe on Rosh information contact the SUJR at (212) Hashana to pray for Rabbi Nachman of 475-1074. We've got to keep the pressure on and keep up our protests against the defamatory CBS segment "The Ugly Face of Freedom." But our actions need to be specific and focused. Our ultimate goal is to convince CBS to retract and apologize for the allegations made by Morley Safer during "The Ugly Face Of Freedom" broadcast ("60 Minutes," October 23, Solomon University prof essor speaks 1994). In the-short term it's up to us to prevent a rebroadcast (rerun) of "The Ugly Face Of Freedom." Many of you have written to CBS "60 Minutes," and its corporate sponsors. Their of improved Ukrainian-Jewish relations responses were varied. Two corporate sponsors, General Motors (GM) and Toyota, by Nestor Gula University of Toronto Campus, to hear the present a stark contrast. GM responded that "we understand the sensitivity of the sub­ presentation. ject presented by the program and, therefore, provided that General Motors is notified TORONTO — A "Ukrainian-Jewish According to the latest Ukrainian census that CBS is scheduling to re-air this broadcast, we will make every attempt to pull any Utopia" is possible and is slowly evolving (1989), there were 450,000 Jews living in scheduled advertising from this program." in intellectual circles in Ukraine. Ukraine at the time. According to Dr. By comparison, Toyota responded that the company "does not hold a position either way According to Dr. Yohanan Petrovsky, Petrovsky, around 100,000 Jews left for concerning the content of the '60 Minutes' program..." Despite follow-up letters to Toyota head of the department of Judiac studies at Israel during the last six years. questioning how it could remain neutral when "60 Minutes" repeated the blatantly racist the International Solomon University in However, he added, many Jewish allegation that Ukrainians are "genetically anti-Semitic," Toyota did not respond. Kyyiv and senior scientific researcher at groups in Ukraine estimate that the Jewish Toyota has ignored us. What do we do? We're asking for a commitment from Toyota the Institute of Linguistics of the Ukrainian population in Ukraine now numbers identical to the one made by General Motors: that Toyota will pull its advertising from any Academy of Sciences, intellectuals from between 500,000 and 600,000, most of rerun of "The Ugly Face Of Freedom." To help make this happen, we need you to: both the Ukrainian and Jewish communi­ whom reside in larger cities. He attributes 1. Call Toyota headquarters in Torrance, Calif. Indicate your displeasure over spon­ ties meet and discuss various problems of this number to many people who are redis­ sorship of "The Ugly Face Of Freedom." Ask Toyota for a written commitment that it the two communities. Through dialogue covering or uncovering their Jewish identi­ will not sponsor any re-broadcast of "The Ugly Face Of Freedom." (Toyota's phone and mutual understanding they are creat­ ty. Dr. Petrovsky said, "I have come across number is listed below.) ing, what Dr. Petrovsky terms, "a many instances where people who were 2. Write and fax Toyota. (Toyota's address and fax number are listed below.) Ukrainian-Jewish Utopia." ashamed of their Jewishness are now des­ 3. Contribute to our effort. Make out checks to "Ukrainian Culture Center." Under Dr. Petrovsky's remarks titled "Hope perately looking for this identity." memo please note: "Anti-Defamation Fund." Dies Last: Ukrainian Jews and Ukrainian Dr. Petrovsky added that it has, in a way, Phone, write and fax to: Independence, 1991-1994," were delivered become very fashionable to be a Jew in Jon Bucci, National Advertising Manager at a recent seminar sponsored by the Chair Ukraine now - "not because of being one Toyota Motor Sales, U.S.A. Inc. of Ukrainian Studies and co-sponsored by but because of the possibility of becoming a Torrance, CA 90509-2991. the Center for Russian and East European non-Ukrainian Jew." Dr. Petrovsky has fax:(310)618-7814 Studies. About 25 people crammed into the said many people want to leave Ukraine phone: (310) 618-4000 tiny room at the Multicultural History - submitted by Ukrainian Culture Center, Los Angeles.Societ y of Ontario building, just off the (Continued on page 18) No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995 Canadian aid Coalition represents interests of 16 ethnic groups in U.S WASHINGTON - The Central and the staff of Sens. Ted Stevens (R-Alaska) facilitate the participation of ethnic organi­ organization Eas—t Europea n Coalition—, composed- o f 16 ^^^^^and Aden Specter (R-Pa.), and^ Reps . zationfs in th^^^^e process. ^ national, membership-based organiza­ Martin Hoke (D-Ohio), Marcy Kaptur The Central and East European tions representing Americans of (D-Ohio), Frank Wolf (R-Va.), Henry Coalition plans to continue its informa­ ends activity Armenian, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Czech, Hyde (R-Ill.) and Louise Slaughter (D- tional campaign in both the Congress and by Nestor Gula Estonian, Hungarian, Latvian, N.Y.). In addition, member-organizations the administration throughout the year. Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak have raised the coalition's concerns in The member-organizations of the coali­ TORONTO — As far as anyone here and Ukrainian descent, was established to other meetings on Capitol Hill. tion are: the American Latvian Association, can remember, the International Center coordinate the efforts of ethnic organiza­ In February, the coalition participated in Armenian Assembly of America, for Democracy and Development in tions whose members continue to main­ a briefing held by the Commission on Belarusian Congress Committee of Ukraine (ICDSD) is the first Ukrainian tain strong cultural, economic, political Security and Cooperation in Europe, America, Bulgarian Institute for Research organization in the diaspora to have ever and religious ties to the countries of known as the Helsinki Commission, titled and Analysis, Congress of Romanian voluntarily dissolved itself. Central and East Europe. The coalition "U.S. Assistance to Central and Eastern Americans, Czecho-Slovak Council of Formed in October 1993, the goals of serves as a liaison with these national Europe and the NIS: An Assessment." America, Estonian World Council Inc., the organization were to aid Ukraine's Central and East European ethnic organi­ The coalition, not restricting its informa­ Hungarian American Coalition, Joint Baltic transition from a Soviet republic, espe­ zations. tional campaign to the Congress, has also American National Committee, Lithuanian- cially during the 1994 election cam­ As part of its information campaign, met with Ambassador Thomas Simons of American Community Inc., National paign. the coalition has prepared two briefing the Department of State and Tom Dine, Federation of American Hungarians, Polish ICDSD dissolved itself on Wednesday, packets. The first packet, containing the deputy administrator of the U.S. Agency American Congress, Slovak World March 29, at 8:20 p.m. At a meeting held coalition's "White Paper on U.S. Foreign for International Development (USAID). In Congress, Ukrainian Congress Committee in the Plast headquarters, five members of Policy," focuses on Russian aggression the latter meeting, Mr. Dine made a com­ of America, Ukrainian National Association the organization, supported by nine prox­ against its neighbors and the failure of an mitment to review USAID procedures and Inc. and U.S.-Baltic Foundation. ies, gave the final vote to wind up the adequate U.S. response. The White Paper organization's activities. calls for an aggressive U.S. policy of Present at the meeting were secretary support for the independence and territor- Danylo Darewych and members Sonia ial# integrity of all nations in Central and Holiad, Jurij Klufas, Raya Shadursky, East Europe. Borys Wrzesnewskyj and Michael Wytiuk. The second packet, focusing on U.S. The president, Mr. Wrzesnewskyj, chaired foreign assistance to Central and East the meeting. Europe, contains 30 recommendations During its one and a half years in exis­ for improving the efficiency and effec­ tence, the ICDSD raised over $85,000 tiveness of that assistance. The center­ (Canadian) from independent donors. Of piece of its recommendations is the this money, over $52,000 went directly greater use of United States ethnic orga­ to student groups in Ukraine who battled nizations in the development and imple­ voter apathy and supported the democra­ mentation of programs promoting tic process. About $25,000 was spent in democracy and free markets. Canada for various administrative func­ Since the convening of the new tions. Congress, the Central and East European About $12,000 remains in the ICDSD Coalition has actively promoted these account. These funds will be used to set­ issues with members of Congress and tle all outstanding accounts and the their staff. Since January, the coalition remainder will be forwarded to the has met with Reps. Richard Durbin (D- Smoloskyp Fund, which provides schol­ 111.), Doug Bereuter (R-Neb.), Sherwood arships, in the name of Orest Vasyltsiv Boehlert (R-N.Y.) and James Greenwood Members of the Central and East European Coalition meet with Rep. Richard (the head of the Federation of Ukrainian (R-Pa.). The coalition has also met with Durbin (D-DL). Student Organizations, CeSUS, who died late last year under mysterious circum­ stances), for students in Ukraine. Mr. Wytiuk was appointed by the Canadian professionals to focus on 'new challenge' now-dissolved board of the ICDSD to wrap up the organization's affairs. by Christopher Guly bers see a need to overhaul the organiza­ city of Quebec - the province which has After the meeting Mr. Wrzesnewskyj tion and its approach. the country's toughest immigration laws OTTAWA - After two consecutive "I think there's a fear out there of being - is symbolic. said he felt the organization basically post-Ukrainian independence biennial con­ accomplished all it set out to do, and "since assimilated," explained Irene Gerych, a The immigration situation could get ferences focusing on Canadian-Ukrainian Montreal secondary school teacher and there are many other organizations which worse, given the recent public hearings on business, trade and assistance, this year's Quebec vice-president of the UCPBF. Quebec sovereignty - which will be decid­ Ukrainian Canadian Professional and (Continued on page 18) "We need to re-define ourselves, because ed in a province-wide referendum this sum­ Business Federation (UCPBF) convention, the emotional attachment to Ukraine is no mer. Some people in the province have sug­ scheduled for June 29-July 2, will turn its longer the primary reason for interest. My gested denying citizenship in an indepen­ attention closer to home. parents came to Montreal in the 1920s, but dent Quebec to immigrants; others, denying Antonovych Prize The four-day meeting, to be held for I've since lost track of all my cousins who them the right to vote in the plebiscite. the first time in Montreal from June 29 to have settled in places like Oklahoma and Picking Montreal as the site of the winners are named July 2, will follow the theme "Ukrainian Dallas. The chance for professional and conference, though, has little to do with Canadians: A New Challenge." business links to the old country are more of Ukrainian Canadian representation. KYYIV - The recipients of the presti­ "There has been a lot of concern in the a reality for us now," she added. Outside of Canada's Atlantic provinces gious Antonovych Prizes, given annually Ukrainian Canadian community that Toronto's Raya Shadursky, the and the two northern territories, Quebec by the Tetiana and Omelan Antonovych although we had no choice in focusing all Ontario vice-president of the UCPBF, has, as of the 1991 nationwide census, Foundation for significant literary and of our efforts on Ukraine and its indepen­ who is considering a run at the federation 23,825 people who claim Ukrainian ori­ scholarly work are writer Evhen Hutsalo dence, we have may [done so] at the presidency this year, said she believes the gin; 19,930 live in Montreal. and historian Olena Apanovych. expense of the Ukrainian Canadian com­ organization needs to strengthen its net­ But Mr. Orleski's association may also The latter is being honored for her clas­ munity," said Gregory Orleski, president working abilities. "We have this great be carrying another ace up its sleeve in sic work on the Kozak state and army, as of the 39-year-old Ukrainian Canadian chance to be the Ukrainian Canadian welcoming the expected 150 delegates to well on her recent essays on the Treaty of Professional and Business Association organization, which has neither political its Francophone city: they want to change Pereyaslav, as a result of which the (UCPB A) of Montreal. nor religious links, where professionals the structure of the federation's executive. Ukrainian Kozaks, by entering into an That means that this year's conference and businesspeople can join and share "We want to form a truly national agreement with the Russian monarch, will be an about-face from the theme at the ideas and contacts," she emphasized. executive," said Ms. Shadursky, one of began to lose their independence. The topic, 1993 gathering held in Winnipeg, when In strengthing that aspect, Mr. Orleski the conference organizers. taboo during the Soviet period in which the 280 delegates spent the four-day Canada suggested that the UCPBF can become Current UCPBF practice elects its four- treaty was invariably presented as a volun­ Day weekend discussing Ukraine and "the an important resource for Ukrainian member senior executive from representa­ tary "re-unification" of Ukraine with Rus­ new world agenda." In Montreal, immigrants to Canada. "We need to tives in the host city of the conference. In sia, is closely related to Ms. Apanovych's Ukrainian Canadiana gets the focus. focus on how we can help integrate them other words, when the federation's biennial magisterial study on the economic, military Mr. Orleski, a 35-year-old Edmonton- into our community," he said. meeting was held in Winnipeg two years and political bases of the Kozak state. born lawyer, said that among the topics Perhaps it will also attract more pro­ ago, Winnipeg orthodontist Dr. Louis Hutsalo, one of the more popular con­ to be discussed at this summer's confer­ fessional Ukrainians to consider Canada Melosky was handed the crown. He was temporary Ukrainian writers, is being sin­ ence will be to delineate a Ukrainian a possible home. So far, not many have. joined on the executive by three fellow gled out for his recently completed trilogy Canadian "identity," examine the role of For example, in the first five months of Winnipeggers. "The Rented Man," "The Private Life of a women in the community, look at 1993, only 52 arrived as "independents," Ms. Shadursky said she wants that cus­ Phenomenon" and "The Parade of the Ukrainian immigration to Canada, and, to Canada's designation for skilled immi­ tom to gather dust. "We live in a pretty Planets." All of these works appeared in some degree, consider business opportu­ grants, and there were five entrepreneurs technological society and can communicate Ukrainian. nities with, not hand-outs, to Ukraine. out of a total of 212. with each other, no matter where we live. I Presentation of the prizes will take place But, as the UCPBF marks its 30th On perhaps a subliminal level, choos­ think we need a group that truly reflects the in Kyyiv at the end of May this year. anniversary this year, many of its mem­ ing to hold the conference in the largest Ukrainian Canadian community." 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995 No. 18 Chervona Ruta Festival 350 remember Chornobyl victims endangered by lack of funds with candlelight vigil in Toronto by Andrij Wynnyckyj Belarusian Canadian Alliance President by Marta Kolomayets "You might say that we are Ukraine's Mykola Ganko. TORONTO - About 350 people braved Kyyiv Press Bureau ambassadors," said Mr. Melnyk. "Our Oleksander Sobotovych, Ukraine's the chill of a steady spring shower and Ukrainian girls will charm the Russian consul general in Toronto, conveyed a stood with candles in hand near the KYYIV - The festival that gave sailors" he added jokingly. message from Ukrainian Ambassador to Ukrainian audiences such stars as entrance to this city's expansive High Park "The Chervona Ruta Festival Canada Viktor Batyuk, who thanked the Vika, Mariyka Burmaka, Iryna Bilyk, on the evening of April 26 to mark the date searches out new talent in all of CCCF for its tireless work to succor Eduard Drach, Andriy Mykolaychuk of the world's worst atomic accident. Ukraine," he explained, adding that Chornobyl's victims arid to all Ukrainian and Oleksander Tyshchenko is in dan­ The event was organized by the the organizers have been listening to Canadians for their expressions of soli­ ger of being canceled this year due to Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fund, groups audition since January of this darity. a lack of funding. with executive director Marusia Soroka in year. The criteria for single performers The keynote speaker was Dr. Roman the lead, to commemorate the ninth But, Chervona Ruta Festival and groups is very straightforward: Lyznyk, a CCCF medical advisor and Director Taras Melnyk says the show anniversary of the catastrophic explosion original, contemporary material, in board of directors member, who said, must go on - in the Crimea, where the and meltdown at the nuclear facility locat­ Ukrainian. "the black pain of Chornobyl has burned event's organizers have planned a ed 100 kilometers from Ukraine's capital. "You'd be surprised how many itself into the marrow of humanity's three-week extravaganza (May 12 groups auditioned from eastern Sonia Holiad, a member of the bones." through June 4) featuring 600 musi­ Ukraine," he said. "Some of them CCCF's national board of directors, Dr. Lyznyk said the pain was being cians performing in four categories: even asked us for help with Ukrainian opened the proceedings by noting that in borne by the mothers and wives of those (pop/rock, folk/bard, Ukrainian rap lyrics, and we were happy to oblige." previous years the ceremony was con­ who perished as clean-up workers, and and contemporary dance music). ducted as a requiem service, or panakhy- Whereas, during the first festivals, by 2.3 million children living in the pri­ "Chervona Ruta has a special mis­ da, for the victims of the disaster, but this most of the groups came from western mary zone of impact who absorbed the sion," said Mr. Melnyk, the founder of year's would be a moleben, or prayer ser­ Ukraine, the trend has changed, with largest dose of ionizing radiation ever the festival and a teacher at Kyyiv's vice, for the souls of the departed and for Dnipropetrovske displaying a lot of recorded. Tchaikovsky Conservatory. those engaged in the long struggle with interesting, original works. Dr. Lyznyk said commemoration of "This festival is the simplest way to the calamity's aftermath. "The festival searches out new tal­ the disaster should lead humanity to "a get to the hearts of the people. It is diffi­ ent in all of Ukraine; it discovers new The ecumenical mass was conducted by reconsideration of its most fundamental cult to convince them of anything; it is names and supports young, still Bishop Yurij Kalishchuk of the Orthodox values - away from its headlong rush in exceptionally hard to reach the youth in unknown singers/musicians and helps Church of Canada, Bishop Isidore Borecky pursuit of technological progress, and the Crimea today," he said, adding that to advance their careers," Mr. Melnyk of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, and towards a more ethical approach to he is the father of a teenage daughter. told The Weekly recently. Archbishop Mikalay Macukievich of the responsibilities carried by development." Belarussian Orthodox Church, together Significance for the Crimea The event is actually a music com­ Dr. Lyznyk said the aid Ukraine seeks in petition held in two parts, auditions with a youth choir conducted by the Rev. dealing with such matters as the integrity of Although Mr. Melnyk shies away and finals. Once a group or performer Roman Galadza. the sarcophagus, the weakened structure of from politics, he is quite aware of the has gotten to the finals, the Chervona Ms. Holiad underscored the fact that the reactors that remain, and the staggering significance of a Ukrainian music fes­ Ruta organizers provide extensive aid Chornobyl was not merely a Ukrainian blow to the health of its citizenry, is indeed tival in the Crimea. Explaining that it to the winners, giving them stage problem by reading proclamations issued massive, but it is not something the world is virtually impossible to stir up any direction, choreography, etc. It also by Toronto Mayor Barbara Hall, which can avoid giving. "It is unavoidably the national pride in the youth of the pays for music arrangements and the declared April 26 "Chornobyl Day," and correct thing to do," he said. peninsula by pushing Ukrainian litera­ recording of phonograms, roundtrip from Ontario Premier Bob Rae. Among The event drew to a close as those in ture on them, or, heaven forbid, tradi­ travel to and from the festival, as well those in attendance were Ontario Minister attendance sang "Khrystos Voskres" tional folk songs, Mr. Melnyk thinks as living expenses. of Citizenship Elaine Ziemba, City (Christ is Risen) and the Ukrainian some Ukrainian rap or interesting Councilor David Hutcheon, Toronto national anthem, and as an ambulance dance music may be what will strike Support for young musicians Alderman William Boytchuk and siren tellingly wailed by. the right chord in these kids. "They are After the festival, the organizers psychologically opposed to anything continue to support young musicians, Ukrainian; they are turned off by the organizing tours for them not only "sharavary culture," he said, referring throughout Ukraine but in Western CCRF organizes two airlifts to traditional Ukrainian folk culture. Europe as well. And, he added, "pushing this on Chervona Ruta organizers use to mark Chornobyl anniversary them is a step backwards. A young sound and lighting equipment import­ person wants to feel modern, contem­ ed from Belgium and Poland, and are SHORT HILLS, N.J. - Children of the two countries most affected by the porary, exciting." planning to build stages in the main Chornobyl Relief Fund is staging two radioactive fallout, are the only two The Ukrainian music enthusiast squares of Sevastopil and Symferopil medical airlifts on April 28 in commem­ nations in Europe now experiencing an does not blame the young people of for closing concerts in both cities. oration of the ninth anniversary of increase in infant mortality rates and the Crimea for feeling the way they Although the music festival is not Chornobyl, the world's worst nuclear decline in general population growth. do. "They were isolated from Ukraine, state-run, it has been supported by the disaster. An Iliushyn-76 will arrive at the This shipment will be delivered to sev­ and everything Ukrainian was foreign Ukrainian government in the past. Boryspil Airport in Kyyiv with the med­ eral pediatric centers in Kyyiv, Lviv and to them," he explained. "But, now, we However, because of the difficult eco­ ical cargo. The airlift will be carrying Pushcha Vodytsia. Supervising and have the opportunity to acquaint them nomic situation in Ukraine today, the over $5 million worth of critically need­ accompanying the cargo will be Tania with the Ukrainian language and the Ministry of Culture has been able to ed leukemic and thyroid medications to Sawa, CCRF administrative assistant- culture." give the festival organizers only 10 battle the ever-increasing rates of cancers cargo coordinator; Tanya Vena, CCRF Mr. Melnyk, who organized the first billion karbovantsi, which is roughly now appearing in children. treasurer; and Askold Shegedyn, CCRF Chervona Ruta Festival in Chernivtsi in $6,500 (U.S.) at today's exchange In addition to specialized drugs, financial advisor. 1989, the famous Zaporizhzhia rate. CCRF will be transporting antibiotics, "The CCRF conducts vigorous monitor­ Chervona Ruta festival in 1991 (the Mr. Melnyk pointed out that this is basic medicines, and medical supplies, ing of supply distribution and works direct­ closing concerts were held on the but a fraction of the $300,000 needed donated by the Catholic Medical Mission ly with hospitals to ensure that supplies are evening of the coup that changed the to give the music concerts the profes­ Board. The Rev. Edward McMahon, properly delivered door-to-door, secured course of history) and the 1993 sional look and sounds Chervona Ruta director of CMMB, will be accompany­ and utilized. We witness all the medications Donetske festival, said that, over the prides itself on. ing a CCRF shipment for the first time. shelved in special storage rooms that are years, working with authorities has got­ Although he has appealed to vari­ CCRF and CMMB have been working locked for protection, securing the aid from ten easier. Whereas they didn't know ous companies in Ukraine - both together to provide medical relief to any diversion," say Ms. Sawa. until the last minute it they would get domestic and foreign ventures - Mr. Ukraine for the last five years. On April 24-May 2 the CCRF is also halls and outdoor squares for the Melnyk admitted he has not had much This shipment is part of CCRFs sponsoring a Pediatric Oncology Donetske concerts, the Crimean authori­ luck with sponsors. Ukrainian diaspora Oncology and Development Training Conference on Thyroid Cancer and ties have been incredibly cooperative. organizations also have been slow to Project funded by a grant from the Leukemia in Kyyiv at the Institute of The concerts, which are free of respond, with only one group in Great United States Agency for International Endocrinology. The conference is being charge, brought together 30,000 peo­ Britain responding to his letters. Development (USAID), the third in a hosted by the Ukrainian Academy of ple in 1989, 40,000 in 1991 and series coordinated in conjunction with Medical Sciences and the Ukrainian 160,000 in 1993. The organizers the U.S. Department of State. This past Ministry of Health. The CCRF's Medical expect the crowds on the Crimean Groups and individuals who wish to winter, the first two medical shipments Advisory Council has recruited a team of peninsula to be even bigger. support the Chervona Ruta Festival on were delivered to Ukraine as part of U.S.-based physicians to lecture and con­ The first 18 days of concerts are the Crimean peninsula this year may Phase I of this project. duct training workshops at the Kyyiv slated for Sevastopil, in outdoor contact Oleksandra Juzeniw at 206 E. Nine years following the nuclear Endocrinology Institute and the Lviv squares, concert halls and on Black Ninth St., New York, NY 10003, explosion, the effects of the radiation Pediatric Center of Western Ukraine. Sea Fleet ships, and then close in the (212) 673-9801, or Chervona Ruta continue to plague the children, their For more information contact Ksenia A. central square of Symferopil, where all Festival, vul. Prorizna 2, room 4, water, food and land. Recent studies indi­ Kyzyk, project director at the CCRF the top performers will give a grand Kyyiv, Ukraine 252001; 380-44-229- cate that Chornobyl released 300 times national office, Children of Chornobyl concert. 4450, or 228-7721. more radiation than the bomb dropped on Relief Fund, 272 Old Short Hills Road, Hiroshima, and that Ukraine and Belarus, Short Hills, NJ 07078; (203) 376-5140. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995 INTERVIEW: Viktor Tseran, singer/songwriter from Lviv byiVIark Andryczyk Yes. Concerts are no longer being held in large concert halls. Most Viktor Tseran, 21, is a singer/songwriter from Lviv groups no longer have a manager to who has been living in Philadelphia since September take care of the advertising necessary 1994. A well-known performer in western Ukraine, he to fill a large concert hall. Also, it is did not come to the U.S. to promote his music, however. difficult to fill a large concert hall Mr. Tseran, who has been blind since he was 5, is when kids don't really have enough studying at the Overbrook School for the Blind in money to go to shows. Philadelphia on a one-year scholarship. Mr. Tseran's story is unique. I would say this is as a change for He was born in 1974 in Vilnohirsk, Dnipropetrovske the better - to have musicians per­ Oblast, where he lived, speaking only Russian until he form at smaller, more intimate set­ was 13. His family moved to Drohobych, Lviv Oblast, tings such as Lviv's Molodizhnyi at which point Mr. Tseran began studying at Lviv Theater. Gymnasium No. 100 for blind students. Upon gradua­ tion in 1993, he enrolled at Lviv University, where he is That depends on the performer. For a student of philosophy. instance, rock music doesn't sound Mr. Tseran received a one-year scholarship to the good at the Molodizhnyi (Youth Overbrook School for the Blind through the work of Areta Theater). They need larger spaces Zachariv and Myroslava Oryshkevich of the Cleveland with acoustics more suited to their Ukrainian Social Service. With financial support from the sound, and there aren't many of these Ukrainian National Association, among other organizations, in Lviv. The Molodizhnyi is good for and after two years of fund-raising and paperwork, they acoustic music. were able to bring Mr. Tseran to the United States. In Philadelphia, he is supported by the United Ukrainian How is local, recorded music sold American Relief Committee. in Lviv? I was astonished that one At Overbrook, he is studying computers and busi­ couldn't buy tapes by local musi­ ness, and is working with a speech synthesizer that cians in any Lviv stores but instead reads, in English, the display on the computer screen. had to buy them from the bands He is also studying programming and hopes to develop themselves at concerts. a Ukrainian speech synthesizer, which he will eventual­ Most albums are still sold at con­ ly teach blind students in Ukraine to use. certs although that is slowly changing. Mr. Tseran began experimenting with music at an A new organization called Kava z early age, initially with the bayan (an accordion-like Pertsem (Coffee with Pepper) has instrument) and later with acoustic guitar. Only taking formed in Lviv in order to distribute lessons for half a year, he essentially began teaching ^^^^^ Ukrainian music to stores in Ukraine, himself how to play and soon began composing songs. Mark'And^zyk'l beginning with western Ukraine. In 1990, Andrij Panchyshyn, singer-songwriter and They hope to eventually have their founding member of the Ne Zhurys cabaret ensemble, Musician Viktor Tseran of Lviv. played a solo concert at Mr. Tseran's school. After the own store in Lviv. show, Mr. Tseran approached Mr. Panchyshyn, told him together they create a hunting musical landscape over Are there any such stores in Lviv today? that he, too, played guitar, and played some of his songs which Mr. Tseran's chaste yet discerning voice travels. The Yes. There is one called Noty (Notes) where you can for him. Impressed, Mr. Panchyshyn asked the young poems, two of which are Mr. Tseran's own, speak of mem­ purchase albums by bands such as Platch Yeremiyi, musician if he would perform at the Oberih music festi­ ories that surface when one finds oneself alone in nature. Tabula Rasa, Mertvyi Piven and even my album! val in Lutske. It was there, in 1991, that Mr. Tseran Mr. Tseran also works with ТАМ (Tovarystvo played his first concert. Avtentychnykh Muzykhantiv) composed of young, Lviv- Is pirating (illegal copying/selling of music) still At this time, Mr. Panchyshyn left Ne Zhurys and based acoustic musicians. prevalent in Ukraine? formed Pid Velykym Vozom, an acoustic cabaret Yes. Unfortunately that's one of the ways musicians ensemble working on non-political themes. He asked * * * What problems does a young musician encounter get their music circulated in Ukraine. Either way, we Mr. Tseran to join the group and thus the latter's musi­ seldom see any money from the sale of our music. cal career received a tremendous boost. working in Lviv today? The judges of the 1991 Chervona Ruta Festival heard There are many problems. Most of them stem from the Where in Lviv do musicians buy musical equip­ Mr. Tseran's music and invited him to compete at the fes­ stifling politics of Ukraine and its economic situation. ment and supplies? I found it almost impossible to tival under the acoustic music category. At age 17, playing Specifically? buy guitar strings there! in front of thousands of people in Zaporizhzhia, Mr. Well, for one, taxes on concert receipts are ridiculously At the market. Not in stores. There is a specified time Tseran won second prize in the acoustic music category. high. Concert sponsors must pay a large percentage to the and place where musicians gather in Lviv to trade such Returning to Lviv, now as a full member of Pid government if they wish to finance an event. things. They either buy, sell, swap or advise on where you Velykym Vozom, Mr. Tseran recorded two albums with can get what you need. Most people stock up on supplies the group: "Hromadiany Doshchu" (Citizens of the What kind of organizations usually sponsor a con­ cert? in either Poland or Germany. Kyyiv has some things, but Rain, 1992) and "Try Khresty" (Three Crosses, 1993, an they're rather expensive. There are some great guitar mak­ acoustic album inspired by "Jesus Christ Superstar"). Mostly banks or cultural organizations. The government ers who sell beautiful, hand-made guitars, but it is difficult In 1994 Mr. Tseran began working with the Lviv budget for culture is limited. Because of this, new, private to locate them. rock band Dragline, writing rock/jazz songs and singing organizations in Ukraine are being formed to help sponsor for them. He recorded three songs with Dragline and cultural events. For instance, my album was financed by Do you think any international rock acts will per­ subsequently performed a series of concerts both solo one such organization, the Pidkova Art Center. form in Lviv or anywhere in Ukraine? I know and with the band. recently many have come to Budapest and Warsaw. Shortly before his trip to the United States, Mr. Tseran Aren't they also subject to the high tax? Sure. I believe some already have performed in Kyyiv. recorded his first solo album "Nichna Zamaliovka" But the same problem exists. Once they build larger con­ (Nocturnal Sketch, 1994). On it, the artist plays acoustic They pay less because they don't earn as much money as the banks. cert halls, they will be able to draw larger acts. No one guitar and sings songs composed to the poetry of young will travel to Lviv to play for 500 people with a bad sound Ukrainian writers Yuriy Buravliov and Roman Skyba. The Is there a change in locations for concerts these system. guitar is occasionally joined by a violin and a clarinet; days in Lviv? Except for those diaspora rock stars Vapniaky and Kavune! Ah, yes! But being from the West they're used to Internment documentary wins award playing on first-rate equipment. They surely wouldn't MONTREAL - The internment other titles in its category and to During the NEMN Festival Week in come! (laughing) documentary "Freedom Had A other programs jurors have seen Oakland, actor Tom Hanks will have You'd be surprised... Any final words on changes Price," produced and directed by over the years. a presentation at the evening screen­ you see happening in the Lviv scene? Yurij Luhovy, won the Bronze Apple The NEMN awards are based on ings reflecting the influence of educa­ Award in the 1995 National content, creativity, clarity, educa­ tion media in Hollywood. Yes! It's great to see the youth (fans) move away Educational Media Network Compe­ tional value, factual accuracy and This year marks the 25th anniver­ from pop music and take an interest in more original, tition in the category of "Victims of technical excellence. "The Apple sary of the National Educational alternative music groups. It's encouraging to see that Wars." Award is given to works of excep­ Film and Video Festival (NEFVF) despite all the problems I've mentioned, musicians The NEMN awards are highly tional merit in their subject areas," and the inauguration of this festi­ manage to keep at it and create good, new music. This regarded within the media commu­ noted an NEMN release. val's new name, the National young generation is creating new Ukrainian music - the nity and by media purchasers as the The award to "Freedom Had A Educational Media Network. Ukrainian culture will live on and progress with this educational "quality seal of Price" will be presented at the Founded in 1970, this festival is rec­ new generation. approval," and are given only after National Educational Media Network ognized among programmers, dis­ * * * careful consideration. This year, the 1995 gala awards ceremony on tributors, librarians, media buyers Viktor Tseran will be performing at the Ukrainian judges viewed nearly 1,500 entries. Saturday, May 27, at the James Educational and Cultural Center in Philadelphia on Each entry was compared to the Moore Theater in Oakland, Calif. (Continued on page 17) Friday, May 5. (See Preview of Events.) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 30, 1995 No. 18

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Flames with C Todd Hlushko back to St. Pro hockey... John (AHL)... Rangers dealt Eddie Olczyk YUND; (Continued from page 12) back to Winnipeg for a 1995 fifth-round Dear subscribers and UNA members! draft choice... In his first game back with "You definitely are going to take some the Jets, Olczyk scored once and assisted Are you aware that, thanks to the "Fund for Rebirth of Ukraine- abuse. But what creates fear in the defense- on both other goals in a 4-3 loss to Toronto. man is that he knows you're going to keep UNA," much has already been accomplished and many other pro­ A rather auspicious re-debut... Pittsburgh coming back. Regardless of the punishment jects are still in progress in the establishment of an independent, acquired young backliner Drake he gives you, you're going to continue to go Berehowsky from Toronto for D Grant democratic, law-abiding Ukrainian state? back to the front of the net and try for Jennings... Dallas recalled netminder Darcy rebounds." Wakaluk from its top minor league club in So far the Fund has expended the sum of $544,000 towards many worthwhile Ukrainian Utterings Kalamazoo (IHL) after a brief conditioning undertakings, namely: Having bolstered their porous defense stint. Wakaluk had been out with a broken with a pair of deadline trades, Pittsburgh left hand. Trade rumors flew hot and heavy In August of 1994, UNA organized and sponsored a conference to enable opted to send young blueliner Greg prior to the trade deadline... One of the the Ukrainian community to exchange information re obtaining funding from Andrusak to the Canadian National Team... hottest was Buffalo wanting to desperately non-governmental agencies to receive funds to aid Ukraine. 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Participating in this part of the pro­ (March 9, 1814) and death (March 10, gram were students (pre-school through pays tribute to Ukraine's bard 1861) of Taras Hryhorovych high school grades) from the Ukrainian Shevchenko, Ukraine's greatest poet and Saturday schools in the Capital District, PHILADELPHIA — The Ukrainian everywhere to study and preserve the bard, were observed in the Tri-City area including the UCCA-affiliated Saturday community of Greater Philadelphia on poet's literary heritage. under the aegis of the Albany-Capital School of Ukrainian Subjects in Sunday, March 19, paid its annual Following this introduction, Prof. District Council of the Ukrainian Watervliet (Dr. George Gela, director) homage to the bard of Ukraine, Taras Anatoliy Pohribny, former deputy minis­ Congress Committee of America Inc., and the Ukrainian Kindergarten- Shevchenko. The artistic program this ter of education in Ukraine, delivered a with a festive three-day program begin­ Preschool Program (Diana Pasinella, year comprised a concert featuring well-prepared paper on Ukraine's current ning on Thursday, March 9. director), sponsored by the Watervliet Yaroslav Hnatiuk, baritone from the predicament and related Shevchenko's On Thursday, the Ukrainian national chapter of the Ukrainian National Kyyiv Opera, who was accompanied by poetry to it. While analyzing Ukraine's flag was raised at the foot of the Taras Women's League of America. Svitlana Hnatiuk; Volodymyr Vynnytsky, present difficulties Prof. Pohribny man­ Shevchenko monument with Ukrainian The three-day observances of Taras the well-known concert pianist; and a aged to end his speech on an optimistic war veterans serving as the honor guard. Shevchenko's anniversaries were con­ recitation of Shevchenko's poem 'The note, indicating that just as Shevchenko The monument, erected in 1988 at Taras cluded on Sunday at the Ukrainian Caucasus" by Volodymyra Kavka of himself, Ukraine is indestructible and Shevchenko Plaza (corner of Third and American Citizens Club in Watervliet, Philadelphia. that it will soon overcome its crisis. Fourth streets in South Troy) by the where the students presented their own The program commenced with the The festivities were organized by the Ukrainian American community in con­ gala concert featuring Ukrainian poetry reading of a solemn message written by Ukrainian Community of Metropolitan junction with local government and civic and music. A highlight of this concert Oles Honchar to the Shevchenko Philadelphia — Ukrainian American groups, has become the scene of similar was a presentation of the one-act play Scientific Society U.S.A. on the occasion Coordinating Council, headed by annual past observances. "First Injustice," which depicts the dra­ of the bard's jubilee. The text of this let­ Michael Nytsch, and the Shevchenko A wreath-laying ceremony was held matic childhood years of Ukraine's most ter stressed the relevance of Shevchenko Scientific Society, Philadelphia Study on Saturday at the Shevchenko monu­ beloved and revered poet and patriot. for our times and exhorted Ukrainians Center, chaired by Dr. J. Zalipsky. Minneapolis parish celebrates anniversary of Shevchenko's birth by Dr. Michael Kozak to seek out "who we are and who are our forefathers," as so many of the American MINNEAPOLIS - The Ukrainian youth are doing, she added. We need to Catholic Parish of St. Constantine, where live and act in conformity with the ideas the Rev. Michael Stelmach is the pastor, of this genius of the Ukrainian people. solemnly celebrated the 181st anniver­ Ivan Luciw gave a discourse in English sary of the birth of Ukraine's most on "Shevchenko: Poet of Ukraine." He renowned poet, national prophet and explained that in his poetry, Shevchenko fighter for a free Ukraine, Taras Shevchenko. talked of the most tragic period of Ukraine for its people; during this time there was a This event took place in the presence great contrast between the natural beauty of over 200 people on Sunday, March 19, of the country and the oppression of its in the parish school auditorium. people. This aroused in Shevchenko a The program was opened by Mychajlo deep patriotism, and a hate of tyranny, Pawlyshyn with remarks in both Ukrainian and English. He stated that the slavery and injustice, he said. Children perform in the concert held in the Albany area to honor Taras Shevchenko. Ukrainian people honor the memory of Variety was given to the program by Taras Shevchenko every year because he the children of the parish's Ukrainian is their most beloved son and prophet. It is Saturday School. Great effort by teachers TO ALL UNA MEMBERS: based on his ideas that whole generations Luba Nahirniak, Michelle Sylvan, Mark of Ukrainians grew as fighters for their Truso and Wolodymyr Kuzniak, under Kindly be reminded that your dues (premiums) for insurance coverage are faith in God and for an independent the guidance of Oresta Kuzniak was put payable on the first day of the month, and not at the end, as some assume. Ukraine. Mr. Pawlyshyn finished his into preparing the children. By paying promptly to your Branch Secretary, you will help him/her remit the introduction with an appeal never to forget The program was intertwined with dis­ monthly collection to the Home Office in a timely fashion. what Shevchenko taught, to remember courses, songs and Ukrainian melodies HOME OFFICE OF UNA. who we are and whose children we are. on the piano, and ended with skits pre­ The program continued with an emo­ sented by the younger generation. As tional rendition by Larysa Kmit of Taras Michael Sylvan recited "Zapovit" Shevchenko's prayer to the Mother of (Testament) all in the audience rose and God, "Blessed Amongst Women," an in unison with those in the program NEW UNA ANNUITY RATES excerpt from the poem "Neophytes." began to sing the rest of the verses. 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Yevhenia's brother was alive and living They were... in England. "It was like a miracle. We (Continued from page 6) celebrated as if it were Easter," she recalls. And then the letters started com­ the only tragedy she experienced in her СОЮЗІВКА • SOYUZIVKA ing, along with material aid that allowed difficult life. the family to build a brick house - one She tells us she grew up during the war. Ukrainian National Association Estate that is home for the Chmaras today. Foordmore Road Kerhonkson, New York 12446 Her village was a hideout for Ukraine's 1 freedom fighters, and her family helped the When Yevhenia s kids were in the eighth 914-626-5641 FAX 914-626-4638 boys of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, pro­ and 10th grades, her husband died. Her viding food and clothes for those who hid in brother wrote her, expressing sympathy and the forests behind her village. Her father telling her not to worry because he would Are you looking for a convenient retirement residence was a big supporter of these partisans, and be a father to her children. Unfortunately, after the war the entire family was deported he died six months later. for youself and/or a family member? to Siberia for being "Banderite sympathiz­ Yevhenia was left to raise her children, ers." As they were being shipped out, her to take care of the household. When she If you are a member of the Ukrainian National Association and in good health only brother was separated from them and, became a grandmother she tried to raise her we can offer you the following: the family assumed, killed. granddaughters the best she knew how. After serving 10 years in Siberia, the She rejoiced when Ukraine declared >* three delicious meals served daily family was released and brought back to independence. >* full housekeeping services their village, where they lived in a small "And now this tragedy," she cried. "God > a large private room with a bath and telephone house. By that time, Yevhenia had mar­ will punish us," she said, wiping her tears. >* a community living room and kitchen ried; soon she had two children of her Dr. Kolesnyk consoles her. "Don't >* a place of worship, the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, is a short walk down the hill own, Maria and Andriy. Tears come to worry. Justice will be done, and the crimi­ >* hospital 10 minutes away by car nals will be punished," he tells her, explain­ her eyes as she tells the story of how she >> beautiful grounds and fresh mountain air would teach her children late at night to ing that three doctors have been arrested in >- transportation to area shopping sing the Ukrainian national anthem, to the baby-stealing operation that involves >- summer entertainment pray, to know their culture. her daughter's child. In the 1960s the family received a let­ "They are Ruski [Russians], aren't *>• a wonderful opportunity to visit with friends and meet new ones " ter from a man in Ternopil who had they?" she asks, confident that she is right, Plus: information about Yevhenia's beloved because in her mind, no one else could brother, who, she had assumed, had died cause such suffering. >- No up-front investment is required. after the war. "No," he informs her, "they were from >* Monthly rent payment is all-inclusive. The man had received information that Lviv." >* Your family and friends are always welcome at Soyuzivka.

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NEW RELEASE СОЮЗІЄКА • SOYUZIVKA Business bulletin highlights Ukraine Ukrainian National Association Estate JERSEY CITY, N.J. — A monthly current information on investment opportu­ Foordmore Road Kerhonkson, New York 12446 914-626-5641 FAX 914-626-4638 business bulletin published in the United nities in Ukraine, information on the States has taken on the task of promoting progress of market reforms and privatiza­ Western business ties with Ukraine. tion, on U.S. government-sponsored activi­ The Raiduha Ukrainian Business ty and that of American organizations and 1995 CAMPS & WORKSHOPS AT SOYUZIVKA Bulletin began publishing in March 1994 business firms. Tennis camp - Sunday, June 18 - Thursday, June 29 and is sponsored by Erie-Raiduha, Inc. One interesting feature of the bulletin, Boys and girls ages 12-18. Food and lodging: UNA members $240.00. The company says its mission is to help which generally runs about eight pages, is Non-members $290.00. Tennis fee: $75.00. Ukrainian businesses find American or the "Investment Opportunities" section, Instructors: Zenon Snyiyk, George Sawchak & staff Canadian investors and/or joint venture which is a classifieds-type listing of Limit: 60 participants!!! partners. The firm itself has a joint ven­ Ukrainian firms looking for Western part­ ture partner in Ukraine. ners. Some of the offerings require multi­ Boys' Camp - Saturday, July 1 - Saturday, July 15 The Business Bulletin publishes infor­ million-dollar investments, others are mation regarding the laws of Ukraine that accessible to small-time investors. The firm Recreation camp for boys ages 7-12, featuring hiking, swimming, games, govern and protect investment activities, currently has access to more than 700 busi­ Ukrainian songs and folklore. ness plans and a network of professionals, UNA members: $160.00 per week; non-members $200.00 per week. Additional intellectuals and scientists. counselor fee $30.00 per child per week. Limit: 45 Children!!! Canadian aid... An effort is under way currently to send bulk mailings to organizations that would (Continued from page 9) Girls' Camp - Saturday, July 1 - Saturday, July 15 be interested in stories of a certain issue. collect aid for Ukraine, there is no point in For example, an issue that carries informa­ Run in conjunction with the boys camp same program, fees and limits apply. continuing this organization's activities." tion about construction opportunities in Ms. Shadursky stressed that ICDSD is Ukraine could be mailed to interested con­ Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop - Saturday, August 5 - Sunday, August 20 one of the few Ukrainian organizations struction firms. Raiduha hopes to expand its Traditional Ukrainian folk dancing for beginners, intermediate and advanced to be fully accountable for all the money mailing list to 16,000 organizations by dancers. Food and lodging: UNA members $265.00. it received and spent. She said the group 1995. Non-members $315.00. Instructors' fee: $175.00. even has receipts for all the money given Anyone wishing to obtain a sample Instructor: Roma Prima-Bohachewsky in Ukraine. copy of the Raiduha Ukrainian Business Limit: 60 students!!! Of that money, Mr. Wrzesnewskyj Bulletin may request it by calling or said he believes that only one $1 out writing to: Erie-Raiduha, Inc., P.O. Box THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY­ every $3 was used effectively in Ukraine 30134, Cleveland, OH 44130; tel: (216) ONE BASED ON AGE, RACE, CREED, SEX OR COLOR. FOR MORE INFORMATION, - according to him, a fairly good ratio 237-1721; fax: (216) 230-1556; e-mail: PLEASE CONTACT THE MANAGEMENT OF SOYUZIVKA. for that country. [email protected]. ALL CAMPS AND WORKSHOPS MUST BE PRE-REGISTERED ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVED BASIS WITH RECEIPT OF $25.00 DEPOSIT PER CHILD!! ALL NECESSARY When similar actions happen in Ukraine, MEDICAL FORMS AND PERMISSION SLIPS MUST BE IN NO LATER THAN TWO WEEKS Solomon University... there is no official government comment. PRIOR TO START OF CAMP! NO EXCEPTIONS! (Continued from page 8) He added that anti-Jewish acts are per­ due to the economic hardships there, and ceived as threats to democracy in the West, they look for any possible way out. He said while in Ukraine they are dismissed as iso­ many Jews leave Ukraine because they are lated actions against a specific group. President Leonid Kuchma's able to obtain Israeli citizenship upon Ukrainians and Jews have good relations arrival in Israel. on an intellectual level. Intellectuals from Official State Visit to the United States According to the Association of Jewish both communities, according to Dr. Organizations and Communities of Petrovsky, arrange conferences on Ukraine, there are 250 Jewish organiza­ Ukrainian-Jewish relations. The first such tions and around 70 Jewish religious com­ conference was held in Jerusalem and Tel munities in Ukraine. Aviv two years ago. "Many important intel­ lectuals were there," said Dr. Petrovsky, Dr. Petrovsky said former Ukrainian "such as Prof. Myroslav Marynovych, phi­ President Leonid Kravchuk played a key losopher and professor Vadim Skuratovsky, role in establishing good Ukrainian-Jewish philosopher Myroslav Popovych, Ivan relations. "It was his initiative to make con­ Dzyuba, Yuri Shcherbak, Iosyf Zissels, tact with Israel, visit there and firm up rela­ head of the Association of Jewish Organi­ tions." He also mentioned the former presi­ zations and Communities of Ukraine; Dr. dent's trip to Switzerland in 1991 where he Leonid Finberg, a well-known sociologist; took part in a conference dealing with anti- Martin Feller, a professor from Drohobych Semitism. 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SVOBODA THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY PREVIEW OF EVENTS Established 1893 Established 1933 Oldest and foremost Ukrainian-language English-language newspaper offering a Ukrainian daily newspaper in the United States perspective on the news Monday, May 1 discussion featuring J. Michael Waller, vice- president, American Foreign Policy Council, PUBLISHED BY THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION INC. WASHINGTON: The Kennan Institute for Washington, who will speak on "The KGB 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, N.J. 07302 • (201)434-0237 Advanced Russian Studies is holding a lec­ Legacy in Russia: Its Impact on Reform and ture by Jack Matlock, who is Kathryn and Implications for the West." The presentation ADVERTISING RATES FOR SVOBODA Shelby Cullom Davis Professor in the will be held in the Woodrow Wilson Center (published daily exept Sundays, Mondays and holidays.) 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