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Ukraine's independence in forefront in the woke of independence of Canadian PM's Edmonton appearanceParliamen t of U kraine dissolves by Christopher Guly Ukraine will visit Canada later this month. A tentative schedule includes a Communist Party organizations EDMONTON - Emerging from an September 23 meeting with the prime August 30 meeting with six executive minister in Ottawa and a visit to To– by Chrystyna N. Lapychak After suffering one defeat after members of the Ukrainian Canadian ronto the following day. Kiev Press Bureau another, a visibly upset Oleksander Committee, Canadian Prime Minister The announcement followed a tele- Moroz, leader of the Communist majo– Brian Mulroney refused to grant imme– gram, sent by Mr. Kravchuk to Mr. KlEv - The Supreme Soviet of rity in the Supreme Soviet, announced diate diplomatic recognition to U– Mulroney, calling for Canada's imme– Ukraine convened its fourth session in on September 4 that the majority was kraine, choosing instead to wait for the diate recognition of Ukrainian Ukraine's capital city last week, its first officially dissolved within Parliament results of the December 1 referendum in sovereignty. as the Parliament of an independent because the CPU leadership had "be– that republic. The prime minister also agreed to democratic Ukrainian state. trayed" them. include Dr. Dmytro Cipywnyk, presi– Conspicuously absent from the hall The prime minister, who was in on the first day of the plenary session on (Continued on page 11) Edmonton during the official weekend dent of the Ukrainian Canadian Con– gress, and Andrew Witer, chairman of Tuesday, September 3, was the Lenin opening ceremonies of celebrations statue above the chairman's podium, marking the centennial of Ukrainian the World Congress of Free Ukrainians' 1,000-ton Lenin Human Rights Commission, at the removed the evening before by a deci– Canadian settlement, did agree to some sion of the Parliament's Presidium. concessions, however. official opening of the Canadian Consu– to be dismantled late in Kiev. External Affairs Minister The gesture followed the Presidium's At the invitation of the speaker of the Barbara McDougall is to represent the historic decision on August 29 to by Chrystyna N. Lapychak House of Commons, Chairman Leonid federal government at the September 8- dissolve the Communist Party of U– Kiev Press Bureau Kravchuk of the Supreme Soviet of 9 event. kraine (CPU) for its support of what it Prime Minister Mulroney announced called the "unconstitutional" failed KlEv - Oleksander Mosiyuk, Mulroney announces the creation of a Consulate General in coup in Moscow on August 19-21. acting mayor of Kiev, announced on the Ukrainian capital during his visit to The landmark decision banned the Thursday, September 5, that the Kravchuk visit Kiev in November 1989. CPU, an organ of the Communist Party central Lenin monument, formally According to Andrij Hluchowecky, of the Soviet Union, which ruled the called the monument to the October by Andrij H!uchowecky director of the Ottawa-based Ukrai– entire Soviet Union and Ukraine with Revolution, would begin to be dis– Ukrainian information Bureau nian information Bureau of the Ukrai– an iron fist for over 70 years. mantled on Monday, September 9. nian Canadian Congress, the federal Although hardliners in the Supreme The 1,000-ton monument, one of OTTAWA -– Prime Minister Brian government asked that his group sug– Soviet during last week's two-day the largest in the disintegrating Mulroney has reconfirmed an earlier gest members for an official delegation plenary session attempted to have the Soviet Union, is made up of 15 statement made during his recent meet– which will observe the December 1 decision overturned with a statement blocks divided by 15 rods and will be ing with U.S. President George Bush in referendum in Ukraine. signed by 90 deputies (out of the dismantled mechanically, block-by- Kennenbunkport, Maine, that Canada Following the 45-minute meeting original Communist bloc of 239), call– block, over a period of several would consider granting formal recog– with the prime minister and Deputy ing it illegal, they were soundly out- (Continued on page 15) nition to Ukraine if the December 1 (Continued on page 12) voted. referendum shows that the citizens of Ukraine favor independence. Mr. Mulroney also announced that Soyuzivka guests celebrate Ukraine's independence Chairman Leonid Kravchuk of the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet had been by Mart a Kolomayets a deep slumber and 1 must help them in Mr. Petrynenko and his music group invited to visit Canada later this month. some way," said Ukraine's leading Hrono kindled many a soul at the 38th KERHONKSON, N.Y. - "1 don't contemporary pop-rock singer Taras annual Labor Day weekend festivities Speaking to a large crowd gathered at know whose soul will be tapped by what Petrynenko, describing his music in an held at Soyuzivka, the UNA estate the Edmonton Convention Center for a І do, but my people are awakening from interview earlier this year. nestled in the Catskill Mountains of concert marking the official opening of New York. Performing for the first time the Ukrainian Canadian Centennial since Ukraine declared its independence celebrations on August 30, Prime on Saturday, August 24, Mr. Petry– Minister Mulroney announced that nenko and Hrono energized a Saturday Canada has invited Ukrainian Supreme evening (August 31) crowd of more than Soviet Chairman Kravchuk to visit 2,000 spectators. Ottawa for high-level meetings with Canadian government officials. The The concert, emceed by Olia Cho– unprecedented Ukrainian visit is sche– doba-Fryz, was staged on the tennis duled to take place on September 22-24 courts of Soyuzivka, complete with and is to include a brief stopover in fireworks, smoke and a light show, it Toronto, a city with well over 100,000 featured songs written by Mr. Petry– Canadians of Ukrainian heritage. nenko, including "The Chornobyl Mr. Kravchuk, and a 16-membei Zone," "The Popular Movement," and delegation that is to include National "Left Bank, Right Bank," many of which Council leader ihor Yukhnovsky and have galvanized the youth of Ukraine to the chairman of the parliamentary become aware of their Ukrainian heri– Commission on Foreign Affairs, Dmy– tage. tro Pavlychko, is then to travel to The celebration of Ukraine's inde– Washington for meetings with Presi– pendence culminated with Mr. Petry– dent Bush and senior U.S. officials nenko singing "Ukraina " as the fans, before attending the United Nations who sat on the sloping hills near the tennis courts, stood up, lit candles General Assembly deliberations to larta Kolomayets deliver an address on September 30. (which were sold for Si during the (Continued on page 13) Taras Petrynenko and Hrono from Kiev perform an outdoor concert at Soyuzivka. (Continued 00 page 4) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 No. 36

Newsbriefs 1 FYl: Ethnic composition of Ukraine ^ 1 VINNYTSIA OBLAST POLTAVA OBLAST І from Ukraine 1 Ukrainians: 91.596 Ukrainians: 87.99b 1 1 Russians: 5.99b Russians: 10.296 1 RIVNE OBLAST І 9 KlEv — As^a result of reports of a Ukrainian independence, reported 1 vOLYN OBLAST Ukrainians: 93.396 1 Radio Kiev on September 2. The Russians: 4.696 1 commission investigating the activities 1 Ukrainians: 94.696 of public figures during the coup, the meeting was organized by the Ukrai– nian Republican Party. Thousands also 1 Russians: 4.49b Communist Party of Ukraine was SUMY OBLAST 1 temporarily banned by the Presidium of attended a pro-independence demon– Ukrainians: 85.596 1 the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet on stration in Ternopil. (RFE;RL Daily !DNIPROPETROVSKE OBLAST Russians: 13.396 1 August 30. Radio Kiev reported that a Report) 1 Ukrainians: 71.696 document was found that could incrimi– 1 Russians: 24.296 TERNOPIL OBLAST І nate Stanislav Hurenko, first secretary 9 KlEv - The Politburo of the of the CPU, and other Central Com– Communist Party of Ukraine finally 1 DONETSKE OBLAST Ukrainians: 96.896 1 mittee members who signed it. The condemned the "adventurous attempt– 1 Ukrainians: 50.796 Russians: 2.396 1 1 Russians: 43.696 KHARKIV OBLAST І document instructed party organiza– ed anti-state coup" on August 22 (after tions to support the coup leaders. the coup had already crumbled), it Ukrainians: 62.896 1 (RFE;RL Daily Report) criticized the Central Committee of the lZHYTOMYR OBLAST Russians: 33.296 1 Communist Party of the Soviet Union 1 Ukrainians: 84.99b 1 Russians: 7.99b 9 KlEv - Chairman of the Ukrai– for not making a statement on the coup KHERSON OBLAST 1 nian Supreme Soviet Leonid Kravchuk "in proper time" and exposing party Ukrainians: 75.796 1 said that "the interests of one republic" organizations to "unfounded accusa– lZAKARPATSKA Russians: 20.296 і predominate in the interim committee, tions." l(TRANSCARPATHlAN) OBLAST which is headed by the Russian Prime The Politburo also said that "its most 1 Ukrainians: 78.496 KHMELNYTSKY OBLAST 1 Minister ivan Silaev, and that he has re– important goals and tasks" are to "give 1 Hungarians: 12.596 Ukrainians: 90.496 1 servations about the Russian republic real meaning" to Ukrainian sovereignty 1 Russians: 4.096 Russians: 5.896 1 replacing the Soviet Union. He said that and lead the way out of the current CHERKASY OBLAST 1 the future structure of the USSR will crisis, it called for an evaluation of the JZAPORIZHZHIA OBLAST most likely be a confederation. situation at a party plenum as soon as 1 Ukrainians: 63.196 Ukrainians: 90.596 1 (RFE;RL Daily Report) possible. (RFE;RL Daily Report) 1 Russians: 32.096 Russians: 8.096 1 ^ KlEv — Yyacheslav Chornovil, a CHERNIVTSI OBLAST І Ukrainian people's deputy and head of 1 IVANO-FRANKIVSKE OBLAST Ukrainians: 70.896 1 the Lviv Oblast Council, was nomi– ^ KHARKiv - The city council 1 Ukrainians: 95.096 Romanians: 10.796 1 nated as Rukh's presidential candidate here decided on August 24 to change the 1 Russians: 4.096 Moldavians: 9.096 1 for the December 1 elections, Mr. name of Dzerzhinsky Square to inde– Russians: 6.796 1 pendence Square. The name of Dzer– Chornovil was selected at the most 1K1EV OBLAST (excluding city zhinsky Street also has been altered. recent session of the Rukh Grand 1 of Kiev) CHERNIHIV OBLAST 1 On August 26 the Kharkiv City Council, which ended on September 1. 1 Ukrainians: 89.496 Ukrainians: 91.596 1 (RFE;RL Daily Report) Council decided to hang the Ukrainian Russians: 6.896 1 blue and yellow flag inside the council 1 Russians: 8.796 ^ Lviv - An estimated 200,000 hall as well as atop the building. CITY OF KIEV І people demonstrated here in support of (Respublika) IKIROVOHRAD OBLAST Ukrainians: 72.596 1 1 Ukrainians: 85.396 Russians: 20.99c 1 Ukrainian Bible Society founded 1 Russians: 11.796 Jews: 3.996 1 READ1NG, England - The Ukrai– terms of hundreds of thousands of 1LUHANSKE OBLAST CRIMEAN AUTONOMOUS І nian Bible Society has become the latest Ukrainian Bibles and hundreds of 1 Ukrainians: 51.996 REPUBLIC І Bible Society to be founded in the thousands of Ukrainian Children's 1 Russians: 44.896 Ukrainians: 25.896 1 Soviet Union. On Saturday, June 22, in Bibles, and maybe 100,000 or more Russians: 67.096 1 Kiev, capital of Ukraine, 79 delegates Russian Bibles. Also, there are requests 1LVIV OBLAST from a broad range of churches un– for scriptures in minority languages in 1 Ukrainians: 90.496 TOTAL POPULATLON OF 1 animously adopted statutes, based on Ukraine, such as Polish, Romanian, 1 Russians: 7.296 UKRAINE: 51,452,034 1 the model provided by the United Bible Hungarian and German." The Ukrai– Total number of Ukrainians in Ukraine: 1 Societies (UBS), to establish the Ukrai– nian Bible Society will serve the scrip– 37,419,053 (72.796 of total population) 1 nian Bible Society. ture needs of all people living in 1 MYKOLAYIV OBLAST Total number of Russians in Ukraine: 1 "Under a bust of Lenin, we walked Ukraine, he noted. 1 Ukrainians: 75.696 11,355,582 (22.196 of total population) 1 into the main hall of the Palace for The final vote of the conference was 1 Russians: 19.496 Scientific and Technical Propagation the approval to seek membership in the - Compiled by Adrian Karmazyn, 1 where delegates were arriving to esta– (Continued on page 16) 1 ODESSA OBLAST UNA Washington Office. Source: "Na– 1 blish an organization for the propaga– 1 Ukrainians: 54.696 selennia Ukrainskoyi RSR (Za Danymy 1 tion of the gospel," said Terje Hartberg, Funeral services 1 Russians: 27.496 vsesoyuznoho Perepysu Naselennia 1 the UBS coordinator for the USSR and 1 Bulgarians: 6.396 1989 r.)," Derzhavnyi Komitet URSR 1 Central and Eastern Europe. held for Kotyk 1 Moldavians: 5.596 po Statystytsi, Kiev, Ukraine, 1990. 1 Representatives came from theU– krainian Autocephalous Orthodox Lviv — Cardinal Myroslav Church, as well as from Baptist, Pente– ivan Lubachivsky held memorial costal and Seventh Day Adventist services for Ukrainian People's Deputy churches. Delegates from the Greek Bohdan Kotyk who died August 14 in FOUNDED 1933 Catholic (or Uniate) Church, also Lviv of a massive heart attack. llrainian Weelch attended as observers. The Ukrainian The request to hold a Ukrainian Bible Society is open to cooperation Greek-Catholic funeral for the former An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National with all Churches in Ukraine. mayor of Lviv was made by his family, Association inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ who confirmed that indeed Mr. Kotyk 07302. "This meeting went forward with was a Greek Catholic as he had been plans for the work of the Ukrainian baptized in this faith and always con– Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, NJ. 07302. Bible Society much further and faster sidered himself a Ukrainian Greek (1SSN - 0273-9348) than 1 had expected," said an exultant Catholic in his heart. but clearly exhausted Mr. Hartberg, This is the first time since 1946 that a Yearly subscription rate: S20; for UNA members - S10. "especially given the long months of leaders of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. preparation just to get to this point." Church in Ukraine led the burial service "We are extremely grateful that, after for a government official. An estimated The Weekly a^1 Svoboda: UNA: point-by-point discussion, the program 50,000 to 60,000 people attended the (201) 434-02^7, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 went through with relative smoothness, funeral. Postmaster, send address and it was a great privilege for us to be During his last years as mayor, Mr. changes to: Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz present," he added. Kotyk worked together with Ukrainian The Ukrainian Weekly Associate editors: Marta Kolomayets When asked about scripture orders Greek-Catholic leaders to help the P.O. Box 346 Chrystyna Lapychak (Kiev) from the new Bible Society, Mr. Hart- Church attain legal status. Jersey City, NJ. 07303 Assistant editor Khristina Lew berg said: "We worked through the The eulogy was given by Msgr. І wan night to come up with a draft request list Dacko, chancellor of the Archeparchy The Ukrainian Weekly, September 8, 1991, No. 36, vol. L1X and budget which will be finalized by of Lviv, reported the Press Office of the Copyright 1991 by The Ukrainian Weekly the new board. But we are talking in Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 з PHOTO FOLLOW-UP: Scenes For the record from Kiev during failed coup Declaration of Rukh The statement below was released by Rukh, the Popular Movement of Ukraine, on August 27.

The Supreme Soviet of Ukraine, in a historic act, has declared our homeland an independent state. A giant step of great historical significance has been made toward the achievement of the goal of the Popular Movement of Ukraine, Rukh: the building of an independent democratic Ukrainian state. For the second time in this century the rebirth of statehood is being attempted, an attempt at becoming masters of our own house and on our own soil. The catalyst for both attempts has been a crisis in the Russian empire which caused revolutionary changes in the structure of government. The new leaders of Russia defeated tyranny and declared democratic principles, raising the ideal of freedom, in 1919 these expectations were crushed by a bolshevik assault, which came to Ukraine from Russia, fulfilling orders of the

Moscow government, which took upon itself the messianic functions of JChrystyna Lapychak "freeing" neighboring states from their independence, transforming them into Crowds gather at Kiev's central square on August 21 to protest the coup and affirm faceless colonies. Ukraine's sovereignty. Thus, instead of the tyranny of Russian tsars came the tyranny of Moscow's general secretaries, indelibly terrible and savage to the extreme. Today's government in Russia went, over to the sidfc of the democrats along with its presideftt.Ohte more, an attempt at a Ukrainian rebirth, just as it did 72 years ago, calls forth high-handed rejection from certain newly democratized leaders of Russia — victors over the Red putschists. Once more, illusions of messianism, once more the "Big Brother" syndrome, imperial aspirations at one's neighbors. We are concerned by the declarations on review of boundaries, an attempt at dividing our homeland Ukraine. We expect that the experience of former rulers of Russia will put a stop to the ambitions of today's rulers of the RSFSR, We expect that the signature of Boris Yeltsin to the inter-state agreement between the RSFSR and Ukraine from November 1990, article 6 of which affirms, that the High Contracting Parties recognize and respect each other's territorial integrity within existing boundaries, is evidence of the position of the president and the parliament of Russia, and not a clever, dictated, tactical reach for the imperial throne. The Russian people will never have freedom or peace so long as they seek the enslavement of others. We call on the rulers of neighboring countries to abide by the Helsinki Final Act, which is an ideal foundation for good relations and peaceful progress. The inviolability of boundaries, mutual cooperation, openness and sincerity in reiations– will allow-us to– enter, as rigluM-membefsylnto a new ч European home and the world community, " "– - Speakers at a public meeting included (beginning with second from їеїі. Yolodymyr Yavorivsky, Drnytro Pavlychko, Les Taniuk, Oleksander Yemetz in lvan Drach, Chairman of Rukh mkiophone^ and Yolodymyr M uliava. August 27, 1991

ЇШШніСіІІ УІ1 UrJCSi ;yt it і ІЛіУ - Cardinal Myrosiav Ukrainian Greek-Cjtftolic Church will lvan Lunachivsky, head of the use all ith power lor me -ealizaaon of a Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, better future for the Ukrainian people made the following statement on the through the support of all our positive declaration of independence of Ukraine strengths. at Divine Liturgy in the Cathedral of Sti We call upon аІГour faithful in George on Sunday, August 24,1-991. An Ukraine and in the West to actively estimated 5,000 persons were present at work for the strengthening of our fully the liturgy. realized and independent state. The Telegrams from the primate were Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church, as also sent to the chairman of the Ukrai– in the past so too in the future, will nian Parliament, Leonid Kravchuk; always be a true servant of the Ukrai– chairman of the Lviv Regional Council, nian people. vyacheslav Chornovil; and the mayor of the city of Lviv, vasyl Shpitser. in this time of great national joy, let us lift ourselves up spiritually and Below is the text of the statement of dedicate ourselves to the realization of Cardinal Lubachivsky on the declara– the Christian ideals of unity on both the tion of independence of Ukraine. ecclesial and national levels. in accordance with the will of our Lord Jesus Christ let us live in love, peace and understanding. People of Ukraine, Your eternal yearnings and desire We pray to the Almighty that the have been fulfilled and the Lord God leaders of our people are illuminated by has blessed you with the great gift of full His wisdom and we exhort all the independence. citizens of Ukraine to live according to the divine and Christian command– On the occasion of this unforgettable ments. historic moment of the declaration of the independence of Ukraine, the U– May the blessings of the Lord remain Above, chairman Leonid Kravchuk of krainian Greek-Catholic Church offers with the Ukrainian people both in the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet gives prayers of thanks to the triune God and Ukraine and throughout the world! interview in his office to the foreign shares in the joy of all Ukrainians in our Given in Lviv, August 24,1991, at the press corps. Top left, ihor Yukhnovsky, homeland and the West. Cathedral of St. George, by Cardinal leader of the National Council, and, From today our people will indepen– Myrosiav lvan Lubachivsky, major bottom left, lvan Drach, chairman of dently determine their lives and the archbishop of Lviv of the Ukrainians. Rukh, address public meeting. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 No. 36 UPDATE: Program on Economic Reform in Ukraine NJ. governor Orders Chris Kedzie, associate director of gislation for the Ukrainian Parliament activity, in the process of trying to the Harvard University Project on by a team of attorneys at Yale Uni– legislate an economic environment review of curriculum Economic Reform in Ukraine (PERU), versity in real time, to the most mun– which will be attractive to foreign TRENTON - Spurred by the tide of recently completed one year of work as dane (yet important), such as securing investors, the local entrepreneur has changes that have swept through head of the Project's Kiev office. His visas for last-minute conference partici– been all but forgotten. For example, the Eastern Europe in the past year, arrival to Kiev ushered in the first pants. new all-union exchange rate for fo– Gov. Jim Florio on August 23 signed reigners is now almost five times more sustained program of economic te– PERU-Kiev was also among the first an executive order extending a corn- beneficial than the previous rate, yet chnical assistance from the U.S. for Western organizations reporting on the mission which studies how Eastern Ukrainian citizens are forbidden by stiff Ukraine, and during his tenure, he historic changes in Ukraine, such as the European history and culture are taught penalties from exchanging currency witnessed many changes in the eco– October hunger strike and the intro– in the state's public schools to ensure themselves. Simply allowing Ukrai– nomic situation and economic reform duction of coupons. We preceded all that the curriculum reflects the region's nians to trade rubles for dollars would efforts of Ukraine. The following in– news agencies but one with an office in significant changes. terview was conducted recently in Kiev benefit both Ukrainians and foreigners. Kiev, and therefore, have assumed an "We're here today for the truth that for The Ukrainian Weekly by Harvard additional role of alterting the Western is history. Because history not only University. press of breaking news and have as– What are the prospects for economic allows us to see who we were; it also sisted a number of news agencies broa– reform? defines who we are. And today, we are What led PERU to open an office in dening their focus of the USSR. seeing history in the making," said Kiev? As you can see, we and our Ukrai– You have to be an optimist in this Gov. Florio. "Two years ago, the nian colleagues have been very busy, it business, although unfortunately, the commission issued its report. Events The initial contact between repre– has been an exciting time to be in attitude we meet on the streets of Kiev is have changed so rapidly that the report sentatives from Ukraine and our group Ukraine. frequently one of hopelessness, it would was outdated a year after it was done. at Harvard occurred in 1989. Through be less than honest to deny that there And judging by the events of this week, our first cooperative efforts, we re- With whom does PERU work in have been discouraging moments. The it's clear that we should extend the life cognized that it would be crucial to Ukraine? worst for us seems to occur during trips of this commission." establish full-time presence in Kiev to The Governor's Commission on Although the period of time has been to other part of the Soviet Union, such assist in communications and transfer Eastern European and Captive Nation short and the staff has been small, as vilnius, Moscow and even Krasno– of useful information. The Kiev Office History was first created in 1984 to PERU-Kiev has compiled a long list of dar, where the commitment to true was opened in October of last year, conduct a thorough study of the public contacts. Our work began at the in– economic reform at the highest levels when we brought to Kiev the necessary seems to be stronger than in Kiev. We school curriculum dealing with the electronic equipment to facilitate com– vitation of SPURT, the executive body history of the people of Eastern Europe of the Kiev Reform Fund, and quickly fear that Ukraine is at risk of falling munications between East and West, behind other republics in terms of and various nationalities within the the commitment of support of leading expanded to include leaders on both the Soviet Union. The commission issued a republic and city levels, legislators from economic reform. The results could be American experts on market reforms, dire and long lasting. report in 1989, but the recent political, and the resolve to live and work among various parties, including the demo– social and economic changes which Ukrainians, doing what we could to cratic opposition, and key figures in There are, nevertheless, two counte– have taken place demonstrated a need assist in economic reform. both academia and business. ring reasons for hope. The first is that to extend the life of the commission. We have developed a close working even within the short time, we have The executive order recreates the relationship with the Renaissance spent living and working in Ukraine, we What has the Kiev Office of PERU commission as the Governor's Commis– Foundation, and now have an office in have encountered numerous positive accomplished since last October? sion on Eastern European History. The their beautiful building. Our long- changes. Some cooperatives are suc– commission will be composed of up to standing relationship with interna– cessful. Private banks are opening up The first project undertaken by the 20 members and will be charged with tional Management institute-Kiev has and offering market interest rates. Even PERU-Kiev office was collaboration making recommendations on deve– continued to grow, including PERU Supreme Soviet Chairman Leonid with volodymyr Pylypchuk, chairman loping alternative or supplementary efforts to provide western professors Kravchuk is increasingly characterized of the Economic Reform Commission ways to improve students'knowledge of and graduate students for practical as a new democrat following his trip to of the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet, Eastern Europe. The commission is re- research efforts with 1 Mi's graduates Western Europe. reviewing and drafting the conception quired to submit a report of its recom– and current students. This summer, we of economic reform for the Ukrainian mendations and findings to the gover– are establishing new ties with the The second reason for hope is that Republic, it is unfortunate that the nor and the State Board of Education Management institute of Lviv, with the our job is a lot like trying to convince initial reform program, as it was even– by August 22, 1993. first placement of two Harvard re- water to flow downhill, individuals tually introduced in the Parliament, searchers in Lviv. wanting to improve their own economic "it's said that historians may lie, but showed few signs of Western influence. situation is as natural as eating and history cannot. І don't think there's any Nevertheless, the significance of the first breathing. Just as individual wealth What are some of the obstacles which greater proof of that than what hap– organized technical economic assis– contributes to national wealth, in– confront the reform process? pened in the Soviet Union this week. tance to Ukraine cannot be over- dividuals seeking economic freedom The failed coup is a direct result of the looked. contribute to the struggle for national Many of the obstacles are similar to more recent history that's taken place economic freedom. There are of course As the first (and still only) organi– those in any country where the poli– over there and it's obvious that the risks. Among our most important zation of this kind in Ukraine, PERU tical leaders are inclined to concen– leaders were poor students of history," responsibilities is helping to provide the has played an instrumental role in trate their efforts on popular programs said Gov. Florio. "And when we look at guidance so that when the water does numerous other "firsts." We supported and avoid difficult, though perhaps the importance of that area of the flow downhill, the society at lagre, not Project Hope with the first ever direct necessary, choices. The current poli– world, we start to understand why our just a few well-positioned individuals, U.S. aid to the Soviet republics. We tical and economic situation in Ukraine children should know about it." will receive the benefits. provided economic training at the first provides a number of good examples. "Each of the people who are part of MBA program in Ukraine at the in– For example, there is a great deal of My confidence in Ukraine's future that area have their own history and all ternational Management institute- concentration on establishing a Ukrai– parallels my confidence in PERU'S of it is woven into the history of Kiev. We briefed the first American nian currency. Monetary control is future. Our organization is well po– Eastern Europe, it's a story of courage, consul general to be posted in a republic certainly an important aspect of eco– sitioned to continue providing concrete of bravery and of a struggle for freedom other than the Russian Federation. nomic reform, may at some point and valuable assistance to Ukraine in that won't be over until every person When the first Ukrainian minister on become essential to the process in these times of significant opportunity. over there is free," he said. conversion was appointed, he quickly Ukraine, and undoubtedly bolsters became involved with the first inter- national identity and pride. However, national conference on conversion most economists agree that a unique Popadiuk named Ukrainian of the Year outside the Russian republic which we Ukrainian monetary unit is not neces– mer chairman of the Foreign Claims sponsored. We reported on and pro– NEW YORK -TheUkrainianinsti– sarily an indispensable precondition to Settlement Commission. vided consultation for the first com– tute of America has named Roman Po– reform. At the same time, essential The Achievement Award Dinner modities exchange established beyond padiuk as Ukrainian of the Year for aspects of reform - such as removing honoring Mr. Popadiuk is scheduled the territory of Russia. We served as 1991. Mr. Popadiuk serves in the White the bureaucratic barriers to entrepre– for noon on Sunday, November 17, at international observers at polling sta– House as deputy assistant to the presi– neurship and allowing property owner- The Plaza, Fifth Avenue and 59th tions for the first all-union referen– dent and deputy press secretary ship — are being either overlooked or Street in New York. Distinguished dum with representatives of the Hel– under Press Secretary Marlin Fitzwater. pushed aside by the attention to Ukrai– speakers from governmental circles in sinki Commission. nian currency. Previous Ukrainian American reci– the United States and Ukraine will Our office was among the first to Privatization is another example. pients of this coveted annual award participate in the afternoon proceed– exploit the magic of electronic mail to Privatizing state property both appeals include: William Dzus, founder and ings. j overcome the inadequacies of the Soviet to the people and is an important part of benefactor of the institute; Paul Plishka, Celebrated artists will appear in a A telecommunications infrastructure. the reform process. Yet, as the examples world-renowned bass, concert and potpourri of Ukrainian music. U1A Through E-mail, experts in the West in Estern Europe suggest, privatization opera performer; Jack Palance, popu– President Walter Baranetsky, on behalf remained ir) constant touch with re- will take many years. The liberalization lar stage, screen, and ТУ star; Major of all the members, will present the formers in Ukraine. (Of course we have of prices, however, an economically Gen. Nicholas S.H. Krawciw, West institute's 1991 Achievement Award encouraged and assisted other groups in crucial yet politically divisive issue, is Pointer, bemedalled vietnam combat plaque to the honoree. Ukraine to use E-mail as well.) This currently slated only after more than 50 veteran and former commander of the For immediate information, please space-age connection has enabled us to percent of industry is privatized. famed 3rd infantry Division in West contact Joseph Lesawyer, general chair- meet challenges ranging from the extra- A third example is the proliferation Germany; Judge Bohdan A. Futey of man, at (212) 288-8660 or (908) 232- ordinary, such as reviewing draft le– of laws concerning foreign economic the United States Claims Court and for– 5304. Mo. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 5

Canada's governor general Prime Minister Mulroney's address focuses on Ukrainian roots on Ukrainian Canadian centennial Published below, for the record, is and prosperity, it is the story of Canada by Christopher Guly Hnatyshyn said that although Cana– Prime Minister Brian Mulroney's ad- itself, of men and women sacrificing for da offered Ukrainians freedom and dress delivered on August 30 at the their children, of cities and towns EDMONTON - As hoped, Ray opportunity, it posed many a hard- Ukrainian Canadian Centennial cele– carved from the wilderness, and of a Hnatyshyn's ethnic roots showed ship. brations held in Edmonton. fertile land helping to feed, not only its through. "Ukrainians have been trained, own people, but people around the Mr. Hnatyshyn, Canada's gover– from their earliest days, in the school This evening is a time for celebra– world. And it is a triumph of values - nor general or constitutional head of of hard experience...Adversity could tion, and 1 know we're all eager to see of fairness and equality before the law. state, wowed the 650 attending the not defeat them — whether it was the gala "Salute from the Provinces." But in Canada fairness and equality August 29 centennial gala dinner at war, uncertainty, prejudice, or an But 1 want, briefly, to pay tribute to the have never meant that everyone has to Edmonton's Westin Hotel. The often harsh climate. And, as they contribution of the Ukrainian commu– be identical; nor that we have to forget grandson of Ukrainian immigrants succeeded, they made the Canadian nity in building a strong and pros– our roots or be indifferent to events in subtly sidestepped Canadian foreign prairies the bread basket of the perous Canada. the countries of our diverse origins. policy towards his own family home- world, in other parts of the country it has been 100 years since lvan in the past few weeks, all Canadians land by endorsing a free Ukraine. they became the backbone of its Pylypiw and Wasyl Eleniak began the have been transfixed, watching the "Who among us could have ima– industrial development." movement from western Ukraine to historic events in the Soviet Union. But gined that our celebrations would He also referred to Canada's cur- western Canada. Those early home– those events have particular signifi– take place at this historic moment in rent crisis over national unity and steaders, a century ago, arrived to find a cance for Canadians of Ukrainian the Ukrainian struggle for indepen– called on all Ukrainian Canadians"to frontier society, in those days, fewer origin. І know it has been a matter of dence?" give even more." than 5,000 people lived in Edmonton great pride for all of you that the Mr. Hnatyshyn said that Ukrai– "We are asked to reach within and Calgary, a long way from today's Ukrainian Parliament formally rejected nians are seeking the same freedom, ourselves, to remember who we are combined population of 1.5 million. the emergency decree of the Moscow opportunity and hope that the pio– and where we came from, to ensure Then came three great waves of immi– "Gang of Eight" as being invalid on neers sought when they came to that the country our forebears loved gration, 170,000 people before the first Ukrainian soil. And they did so before it Canada. He went on to recount a bio– and sacrificed to build is strengthen– world war, almost 70,000 during, the was clear to citizens in the 15 republics ed, not diminished," he said. interwar period, and up to 40,000 more that the coup was doomed to failure by As guests dressed in black tie and after the second world war. the arrogance of the plotters, by the formal gowns dined on clear bor– They came to make a breadbasket on courage of the leaders of the resistance, shcht and Alberta roast prime rib of the winter half of North America and by the democratic determination of beef, other speakers were less diplo– leaving behind what, tragically and the people in the republics. matic in their endorsement for U– unfortunately, became a wastebasket of The people of the republics, from krainian sovereignty. dreams and aspirations under a totali– Moscow to Kiev from the Baltic to the Lydia Shulakewych, president of tarian system. Altogether, nearly 1 Pacific, simply said no — they would the Alberta Provincial Council of the million Canadians today are privileged endure it no longer, in doing so, they Ukrainian Canadian Congress, made to have Ukrainian ancestry. Their have consigned communism to the an impassioned plea for support. contribution — your contribution — to dustbin of history. "Let them enjoy the luxury of free– the building of this country cannot be Today, Ukraine and the other repub– dom we have enjoyed for the last 100 overstated, in politics and government, lics of what once was an empire, can years." in education, research and medicine, in chart their own course to democracy "They are no longer searching for a business, sports, the arts, and the and to freedom. We would be wise not new destiny, they found it on their professions. And in enriching the life of to underestimate the complexity of the own soil."„ .„..„. every province and the two territories, situation they face. They have profound Yuriu Shymko, president of the as tonight's gala will demonstrate. economic problems and urgent security World Congress of Free Ukrainians, questions to resolve, including the was even more forceful. Represent– І have been honored as prime minister to recommend and to appoint Cana– disposition and control of a huge ing 4 million Ukrainians around the stockpile of nuclear weapons. world, he called on Canada to give de dians of Ukrainian origin to fill the highest offices in the land. Ramon There are also very real dangers to facto recognition to Ukraine's de jure avoid in the manner in which political independence. Hnatyshyn is Canada's governor-ge– neral, an office he fills with great redefinition occurs: witness the sad "They are a founding member of distinction. Dr. Sylvia Fedoruk, a reality of accelerating bloodshed and the United Nations," he said. Re– woman of singular accomplishment, is loss of life in Yugoslavia. There are also ferring to the December plebiscite, lieutenant-governor of Saskatchewan. important political uncertainties to Mr. Shymko explained that no one John Sopinka is a respected justice of clarify, such as the kind of new rela– n Fedoriw waited for a referendum when israel the Supreme Court of Canada. Harvie tionships, if any, to be forged between declared its independence. "Look at Governor General Ray Hnatyshyn Andre is the influential leader of the republics, including between Ukraine the United States, none has been held government in the House of Commons, and the Russian republic, whose his– graphical connection to the Ukrai– to this day." member of the Planning and Priorities tories have been intertwined for cen– nian centenary. in toasting a free Ukraine, he Committee and chairman of the Opera– turies. And as the Baltic countries have "it is the story of a young man praised Mr. Hnatyshyn as a symbol tions Committee of the Government of done, there are the norms of diplomatic traveling to eastern Saskatchewan for freedom. "Your talents, abilities Canada. recognition to meet and the referendum to take advantage of an offer to and your own recognition is symbo– The story of Ukrainian immigrants to on independence that the government acquire a homestead of 160 acres, lic (of that which is) extended to Canada has been one of sorrow and of Ukraine has already called, 90 days leaving behind a young wife expect– Ukrainians wherever they have suffering but also one of perseverance from today. ing their first child." That child, chosen to live." But it is important that Canada's John, went on to obtain a university Mr. Shymko said that "all of position be set out clearly; Canada degree in arts and law. Ukraine" is awaiting Mr. Hnaty– believes that the pace of change in He met a woman studying to be a shyn's anticipated trip there as early Ukraine will be established by the teacher at the Mohyla institute, as the year's end. Ukrainian people themselves. And Saskatoon's Ukrainian residential Canada pledges to respect the free and school. They settled there, where Edmonton Mayor Jan Reimer spoke of her Ukrainian immigrant democratically expressed wishes of the John began to practice law. Even– Ukrainian people — whatever that tually, they would raise four chil– grandfather and lauded the commu– nity's contribution to her city, in decision might be. dren, all of them lawyers, including Moreover, as 1 assured your leader- Ray. doing so, she formally declared the centennial weekend, "Ukrainian ship this afternoon, Canada will care- The governor general explained Canadian Centennial Opening Days" fully monitor developments in Ukraine that his father went on to serve the in Edmonton. to ensure that the will of the people is country as a senator, a first for respected, in the meantime, we will Saskatoon, and his mother,president Following the official program, continue to work with your community of the National Council of Women of Governor General Hnatyshyn' un– in devising an approach to what are very Canada. veiled a series of four commemora– sensitive issues. And we will continue to Mr. Hnatyshyn noted that his tive stamps issued by Canada Post count on Ukrainian Canadians for their family story "differs from others only Corporation. The domestic set (40 help as Ukraine makes its transition to a in details." He added, "The essen– cents each), was designed from re– democratic, free market society. tials — people who worked hard and nowned Ukrainian Canadian painter To this end, an invitation was extend– sacrificed for their children who William Kurelek's six-panel "Ukrai– ed earlier today to President Leonid loved their new home and contri– nian Pioneer" series, focusing on the Kravchuk, chairman of the Supreme buted tangibly to making it a great hardships of immigration. Soviet of Ukraine, to visit Ottawa in late country — is the story of the Ukrai– The dinner was sponsored by the September for meetings with us that will nians we honour tonight." Alberta Ukrainian Canadian Cen– enhance our existing relationship, in interrupted frequently by spon– tennial Committee of the National this regard, the Consulate General my taneous applause, Governor General (Continued on page 12) ??lme Minister Brian Mulroney (Continued on page 12) б THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 No. 36

Statements on Ukraine's independence rainian Weekly Ukrainian American Coordinating Council Who's in charge? Following is the text of a statement Through this manifestation of "...when history is written, nobody is going to remember that we took 48 by the Ukrainian American Coordi– unity, the Ukrainian nation asserted hours more than lceland or whoever else it is. But what's going to be nating Council on Ukraine's Declara– that in its struggle for freedom it is remembered is what happens, how does it work out. And that's what we're tion of independence. guided by the Fourth Universal of interested in, is seeing the Baltic states quickly get their independence and the the Ukrainian Central Rada and the freedom that they've long aspired to... " - President George Bush. Following the July 16, 1990, De– Act of Union that established one On Monday, September 2, President George Bush finally announced that claration on State Sovereignty of Ukrainian National Republic. the United States was giving full diplomatic recognition to Estonia, Latvia Ukraine, the Supreme Soviet of it is with inexpressible joy that the and Lithuania. He did so after more than 40 other governments worldwide - Ukraine on Saturday, August 24, Ukrainian American Coordinating including the 12 members of the European Community and even the Russian proclaimed the independence of Council welcomes the Ukrainian federation - had already recognized the Baltic states' independence. Ukraine. nation on the occasion of this historic President Bush, thus, chose to play follow the leader rather than to lead. After 70 years of forcible and act, thanks the Almighty for his The reason: a personal request from President Mikhail Gorbachev, leader of brutal occupation of Ukraine by Red protection and grace, and affirms to the state that forcibly annexed the three Baltic countries following the Moscow and the physical and spiri– the Ukrainian nation its multifaceted infamous 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop non-aggression pact signed by tual destruction of our nation, the support on the path to complete emissaries of the genocidal dictators Stalin and Hitler. undefeated Ukrainian nation has freedom. in making his belated announcement this week, Mr. Bush said: "The arisen and stated to the world that it United States has always supported the independence of the Baltic states and is the master of its land and that, no For the Presidium: is now prepared immediately to establish diplomatic relations with their matter what the powers of this world governments." would like, a free and independent USana M. Diachuk indeed, for 51 years the U.S. was careful not to make any statements or Ukraine exists and will continue to President moves that might imply or be perceived as recognizing Soviet control over the exist. Baltic states. Quite often this resulted in extremely awkward situations - but The proclamation of this act is Dr. Roman Baranowsky the American stand was a principled one. For decades, the U.S. maintained irrefutable proof of the vitality of the Secretary diplomatic relations with representatives of the last free governments of Ukrainian nation, and its continued Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia,and recently boasted of keeping "in close touch aspirations for state sovereignty and Dr. Bohdan Shebunchak with the new democratically elected governments in each of the three Baltic independence. Chairman of the National Council states." in a June 25 report to the U.S. Congress, President Bush noted: "The United States has consistently stood with the majority of the Baits who never lost hope that they would one day regain their freedom." That is why it was so embarrassing to see President Bush postponing, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America again and again, U.S. recognition of the Baltic republics. And, once it became Below is the text of a statement by history of Ukrainian statehood, any known that the cause for the delay was Mr. Bush's personal relationship with referendum imposed on the Ukrai– Mr. Gorbachev, the situation could be described as nothing short of the Ukrainian Congress Committee nian people cannot but be regarded compromising for the U.S. of America on the Declaration of as a further attempt to diminish the Who, after all, was calling the shots in U.S. foreign policy? Apparently it Ukrainian independence of August historical justice to which the Ukrai– was Mikhail Gorbachev who was in charge; it was Mr. Gorbachev who 24. nian people are entitled. determined that U.S. recognition of the Baltic states should come later rather than sooner. The Ukrainian nation has pro- We send our heartfelt greetings to claimed its independence. The Ukrai– To be sure, Mr. Bush ultimately tired of waiting for Mr. Gorbachev or the people of Ukraine with this great nian Congress Committee of Ame– USSR people's deputies to act on the issue of Baltic independence. He then victory and assure them that Ukrai– rica welcomes Ukraine's Declaration moved to reassure Baltic Americans of his support and responsiveness to their nian Americans wholeheartedly sup- of independence as a manifestation interests by dispatching Curtis Kammen, deputy assistant secretary of state of port the Declaration of lndepen– of the will of the Ukrainian people to for European and Canadian affairs, to the three Baltic republics. Also, dence. Further, we vow with ail our live free on its own ancestral land. Secretary of State James Baker is to visit the Baltic states next week. strength and vigor to assist in giving tangible realization to the newly But, at the same time, President Bush showed he was once again willing to The Kievan State from the 10th reestablished independent and de– heed the advice of Mikhail Gorbachev. The Bush administration has now century, the Kozak State from the mocratic state of Ukraine. indicated that the U.S. wants to avoid doing anything that would hasten the 17th century to this century's states demise of the USSR, e.g. establishing diplomatic relations with the non- proclaimed on January 22,1918, and At the same time we turn to our Baltic republics that have declared independence. November 1, 1918, the Carpathian American government to lend ge– Ukrainian State of 1939 and the Once again it seems the United States, the champion of selfnietermination, nuine support to the people of U– renewal of Ukrainian statehood on will not take the lead in recognizing the legitimate aspirations of formerly kraine by officially recognizing the June 30, 1941, constitute a lengthy subjugated nations. Once again, we fear, the U.S. will bring up the rear. Declaration of independence with– chain in the struggle of the Ukrainian out qualification. Today much de– people to assume their rightful place pends on the United States govern– among the free nations of the world. ment. We appeal to our president, August 24,1991, is the realization of George Bush, and the government the national aspirations of the un– of the United States of America to Turning the pages back... daunted Ukrainian people who have manifest full support and recognition overcome centuries of ruthless sub– by establishing relations with the jugation and have decisively express– genuine representatives of the people ed their unequivocal will to national of Ukraine: its democratic leadership, On September 11, 1864, Pavlo Hrabovsky was born in independence. and thereby defeat the last remnants Pushkarne, Okhtyrka county, Kharkiv gubernia. He was a The referendum called for Decem– of Communist totalitarianism in poet, translator, journalist and revolutionary. As Orest ber 1, 1991, to ratify the declara– Ukraine and strengthen the standing of an independent U kraine withi a the Subtelny notes in "Ukraine: A History," his poetry "was so critical of the tsarist tion should be viewed as a last gasp international community of d ;mo– regime that he was condemned to spend most of his life in Siberia." attempt on the part of the current cratic states. The Encyclopedia of Ukraine provides the following information on Hrabovsky. Communist regime in Ukraine to re- trench its positions and preclude full implementation of Ukrainian inde– Ukrainian Congress Committee pendence. in view of the 1,000-year of America For his radical populist involvement, he was expelled from the Kharkiv Theological Seminary in 1882 and forced to live in Pushkarne under police surveillance. He was imprisoned and then exiled to irkutsk gubernia in Siberia in 1886. in 1889, in irkutsk, he was again imprisoned; released in 1893, he was forced to live in viliusk, Yakutsk (from 1897), and Tobolsk (from 1899), where he died of a UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine pulmonary illness on December 12, 1902. Hrabovsky corresponded from prison with Galicia's Ukrainians, who published . ^ rUJNL)^ Ukrainian. i his poetry and literary criticism in the journals Zoria, Dzvinok, Pravda, Narod, The Home Qffice of fhe Nationa Zhytie iSlovo, and Literaturno-Naukovyivistnyk. As a poet, he rejected"art for art's ^^ r^ yj^ Association reports that, as of September 4, sake"and wrote mainly social, political and patriotic verse; he sought out consonant ' ^S5^ WrnfT^f ^4 fraternal organization's newly established motifs in the works of many Russian, European, and American poets he translated. W ^^чО(ги^^ 1 fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received His collections of original verse -"Prolisok"(The Glade, 1894)ancTZ pivnochf j? ^ЩІ^^ hrj 8,943 checks from its members with donations (From the North, 1896) - and of translations -Tvory ivana Suryka"(The Works м HS ^l totalling $222,444.23. The contributions of ivan Suryk, 1894),"Z chuzhoho polia^From a Foreign Field, 1895) and"Dolia" ^ )pi fejj include individual members' donations, as (Fate, 1897) — were all published in Lviv. The collection"Kobza and the long poem "khoma BahlaCa paraphrase of R. Burns, were published in Chernihiv in 1898. Y^f Г В ^fcr ' well as returns of members' dividend checks У Г anc nterest Hrabovsky's works have been republished numerous times in Soviet Ukraine; ^ У r v^X ' ' payments on promissory notes. three volumes of his collected works appeared in Kiev in 1959-1960. Studies of his life and work have been written by O. Kyselov (1951,1959, 1972) and Yu. Bukhalov (1957), as have many articles; a bibliography by M. Moroz appeared in 1964. Mo. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 7

News and views LETTERS TO THE ED1TOR A response to Fizer interview One more Ukrainian Studies Following is "A Statement from the perience, its mandate and resources for Executive Board of the American conducting and developing Ukrainian coup theory at lllinois U. Association for Ukrainian Studies," studies, its traditional roie as a liason Dear Editor: Dear Editor: which was transmitted via fax to The for Ukrainian studies throughout North in the wake of an unsuccessful coup in your unsettling interview with Ukrainian Weekly by Prof George America, and its role as one of the three in the Soviet Union, people all around Prof. John Fizer about the sorry state of Grabowicz, director of the Harvard founding institutions of the interna– the world are arguing over what really affairs within the American Associa– Ukrainian Research institute. tional Association for Ukrainian Stu– happened. tion of Ukrainian Studies (August 18), dies (1AUS), such an arrangement was Prof. Fizer stated that among the in light of the momentous changes and remains entirely reasonable and Some claim that it was a true coup in undergraduate and graduate Slavic occurring in Ukraine and the pressing logical. which Mikhail Gorbachev was ousted programs (presumably in the United and detained against his will. Others, States), none offers Ukrainian subjects tasks facing Ukrainian Studies, it seems Prof. Fizer, however, and his sup- who are familiar with Communist unless they are funded, or financially a sad displacement of priorities to focus porters at the Urbana meeting were tactics, strongly suspect that the West supported, by the Ukrainian commu– on what would appear to be academic adamantly opposed to both provisions: political squabbling. But we feel that we merely held front-row seats to a grand nity. they denied the goal of affiliation performance in which a "coup" was must respond to the interview of Prof. with the AAASS and proceeded to John Fizer that appeared in The Ukrai– orchestrated for the sole purpose of the The Ukrainian Studies Program at sever ties with the only permanent, Communists who control the Kremlin. the University of lllinois at Chicago, nian Weekly (August 18), both because broadly based, institutional program of the distortions of fact that it contains which consists of an undergraduate and in Ukrainian studies, i.e. at Harvard. it is a known fact that the Soviet a graduate program, including a PhD., and because of the substantive issues it Capping this tendency of questionable raises, issues that clearly impinge on people have been quite displeased with is an integral part of the university "splendid isolation" was the proposal Mr. Gorbachev's lack of leadership and curriculum, and hence is fully funded by the normal development of Ukrainian by one of Prof. Fizer's supporters at Studies in the United States and in the have been turning to their "hero-of-the– the university (it is on the so-called Urbana to establish a "screening pro– day," Boris Yeltsin, in order to try to "hard money"). The Ukrainian commu– world at large. We will confine our– cedure" to make sure that members of selves to the salient points. reverse this trend, Mr. Gorbachev had nity in Chicago generously funds one the AAUS (or its executive board) teaching and one research assistantship 1. As regards questions of constitu– to act quickly. Mr. Gorbachev, and his would be "genuine Ukrainianists." The on a permanent basis, which has no tionality and proper procedure, the chosen few, most of whom were hard- proposal fortunately was voted down, direct bearing on the financial support executive board holds and has held liners, knew that taking military action but in his interview Prof. Fizer conti– of the program as such. The university, from the beginning, that the meeting at would be risky. However, if the world nues this line of thought by alleging in fact, offers two departmental fellow- Champaign-Urbana was not a statutory saw the violent military alternatives to that the founding meeting at Harvard, ships on an interprogram basis, for meeting, and its decisions, therefore, Mr. Gorbachev, then it would certainly in December 1989 "attracted many which students in Ukrainian also corn- invalid. One simply cannot call a call for his immediate return. Therefore, people who were not involved in Mr. Gorbachev would find it easier to pete. general meeting to change the statutes Ukrainian studies." This is patently in an unstatutory way and in a non- convince the West to grant badly needed false, but the reasoning, with its fuzzy economic aid. Prof. Fizer's oversight does not in any statutory venue. A formal meeting of criteria, is worse. We believe, quite to way diminish my sympathy for him in the executive board was never called to the contrary, that any bona fide mem– He even instituted a crash mini- the sordid goings-on at the AAUS, and discuss this meeting and the vital issue ber of a scholarly association, like the my unqualified solidarity with his of changing the statutes. And surely the epidemic of that Gorbachev virus AAASS who expresses interest in strain called "Politburo Sleaze-ion– attempts to save the integrity and executive board was not elected never Ukrainian studies can become a.mem- dignity of Ukrainian scholarship in the to be convened. Significantly, the only naire's Disease" among select partocrats ber of the AAUS, and at present we are (including himself). United States. member of the executive board present urging such individuals to join, in at Champaign-Urbana was Prof. Fizer. effect, the criteria for membership The "coup" planners also foresaw the The statutes of the American Asso– should be like those for a scholarly possibility of a revolt with Mr. Yeltsin Bohdan Rubchak ciation for Ukrainian Studies (AAUS) association of, say, French or German at the helm, which is what they hoped Chicago do not provide for "Presidential rule." studies. would happen. Without any show of The entity charged with running the 3. Prof. Fizer's comments on the courage for democracy and freedom on association is the constitutionally elect– broader context of Ukrainian studies, part of the Soviet people and Mr. ed executive board, and its decisions Thanks and the international Association for Yeltsin, the West would not have been are implicitly meant to be made demo– Ukrainian studies, are also troubling. convinced that giving aid was worth the cratically and after due consultation. a correction Specifically, his characterization of the investment. Prof. Fizer has consistently violated this decision to hold the Second interna– Dear Editor: principle, acting unilaterally and in tional Congress of Ukrainian Studies in addition, the "coup" leaders never І sincerely thank you for the mention direct opposition to the board's deli- at Harvard (in 1993) as being made intended to truly attack but only to use of my late father, Col. Dmytro Yitov– berated consensus. Because of this, unilaterally by the president of the the ruse of scare tactics to buttress their sky, in the "Turning the Pages Back..." because of a number of other instances 1AUS, Prof. George G. Grabowicz, failing positions at home with fresh column. І only wish to correct the date of nonfeasance detailed in letters to the who presumably "chose to be oblivious" Western capital. Thus, they have ac– of his death. My father died in an membership, and because by his actions to such concerns as the Russification of complished what was originally intend– airplane crash on August 4, 1919, and the statutes and hence the world profile Kharkiv, is false and unfair. The deci– ed - Mr. Gorbachev looking more like not on July 8, 1919, as cited in various of the AAUS was being unconstitu– sion to hold the next Congress of the a "reformer"; Yeltsin looking like a reference works and as reported in The tionally distorted, the board - after 1AUS at Harvard was made in Kiev, at hero; and the West left with a false sense Ukrainian Weekly (July 7).. repeatedly but unsuccessfully inviting the time of the first congress, by the of security. Prof. Fizer to discuss the matter — had international Committee of the 1AUS On August 14, 1919, Col. Dmytro no recourse but to remove him and which elected Prof. Grabowicz presi– vitovsky was buried in Berlin with his choose a pro-tem president until the dent. Far from being unilateral, it was Andy C. Szul Jr. adjutant, Lt. Julian Chuchman who next statutory meeting which will be a clear decision of the majority. The Glen Spey, N.Y. was also killed in the airplane ca– held at the American Association suggestion that Prof. Grabowicz is tastrophe. Both are buried in the for the Advancement of Slavic Studies' "oblivious" to the Russification of cemetery of St. Hedwig Friedhof. (AAASS) national convention in Ukrainian cities and Ukrainian culture Kuropas column Miami. is deplorable and demeaning. Unfor– The people of Lviv have not forgotten 2. What is the substance behind all tunately, it is in keeping with the addresses issues the historic day of November 1, 1918, this? We feel that the basic issue facing personal vendetta that Prof. Fizer nor the role played by Col. Dmytro Ukrainian studies in general and the seems to be waging against his former Dear Editor: vitovsky. The Council of Deputies for AAUS in particular is whether it will colleague on the AAUS board, it is part The response of Ruth Shamraj to Dr. the Lviv Region has, as of March 28, move into the broad mainstream of of the record, for example, that at Myron Kuropas' article on multicul– renamed Dzerzhynsky Street, which scholarship, in our case American Champaign-Urbana he proposed that turalism was unwarranted. Dr. Kuro– until the fall of 1939 had been named scholarship, while maintaining con– the AAUS withhold paying dues to the pas, if anything, addresses issues which Pelchynsky Street, in the name of Col. structive contact with the Ukrainian 1AUS as long as Prof. Grabowicz the community may have forgotten Dmytro vitovsky. community here and abroad, or remain is president. This speaks for itself. about, such as the John Demjanjuk isolated. To ensure the former, statutes case. Dr. Kuropas reminds us of issues, Nadia vitovska Myketey passed at the founding meeting of The substantive case for holding the even if it hurts; hopefully people will Woodbridge, Conn. AAUS provided for affiliation between second congress at Harvard is no less discuss and act upon them. plain. The main task facing Ukrainian the AAUS and the AAASS and direct– І am sure that Ms. Shamraj has studies (and in his interview Prof. Fizer The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes ed that the time and place of AAUS misinterpreted Dr. Kuropas' article. І intimates that he, too, understand this) letters to the editor. Letters should be general meetings to coincide with suggest that Ms. Shamraj re-read the is to establish its role on the world typed (doubled-spaced) and signed; AAASS national conventions. There- article and other articles dealing with scene on the basis of quality and they must be originals, not photocopies. fore, also the linkage between the multiculturalism before jumping to breadth of scholarly vision. For U– The daytime phone number and ad- AAUS and the Harvard Ukrainian conclusions. Research institute: the institute was to kraine - and this feeling is widely dress of the letter-writer must be given provide technical support, and its direc– shared among Ukrainian scholars, for verification purposes. Anonymous tor to serve ex officio on the board. especially of the younger generation — Roman G. Golash letters or letters signed by fictitious per– Given the institute's record and ex– (Continued on page 13) Schaumburg, 1L sons will not be published. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 No. 36 Taras Petrynenko and Hrono salute Ukraine's independence as (Continued from page 1) And that future is looking brighter kind of reaction that a song can inspire the audience, among them UNA Su– On b concert, with all proceeds earmarked for Ukraine, judging from the events of in a person, no matter what kind of preme President Ulana Diachuk and Sunda; for the UNA Fund for the Rebirth of the past two weeks, in particular the song it is — rock, pop, or ballad," he her husband volodymyr, UNA Su– nist sup Ukraine) and joined the Ukrainian August 24 declaration of independence added. preme Auditor Stefan Hawrysz, UNA wished group in saluting Ukraine's reborn by the Ukrainian Parliament. "if one of my songs can spark Supreme Advisor Walter Kwas, Eugene Duri independence. The moving rendition "1 can't say l'm in a state of euphoria something in a person, then 1 have iwanciw, Alex Chudolij (Ms. Dydyk- was bl inspired the crowds to call the group over the declaration," said the 37-year- achieved my purpose," he said, ex- Petrenko is also a UNA Supreme weathei back for an encore. old graduate of the Kiev Conservatory. plaining that he had written "Lord, Advisor) as well as honorary UNA Kwas v Those Soyuzivka guests and visitors "We still have a long way to go, there is Have Mercy," on the eve of the March Supreme Assembly member Mary sports і who missed the Saturday evening per– quite a time gap between the 1991 referendum. "1 don't want to write Dushnyck. the 36t: formance and those who couldn't get Parliament's proclamation and the day about superficial subjects, 1 want my Soyuzivka manager John A. Flis and the 35t enough of the group were able to enjoy people feel they live in a free society. songs to have a deeper meaning." There assistant manager John Kocur were by the an outdoor concert on the veselka And they will feel that this nation can is such a concept as ecology of the soul, also greeted with applause, as were the U.S patio on Sunday afternoon, September only thrive in a free society," he con- and we are beginning to lose our souls. Svoboda Editor-in-Chief Zenon Snylyk, thian S 1. Sunday's concert was emceed by eluded. Once that goes, we are in danger of The Weekly Associate Editor Marta of thes Soyuzivka's program director Anya For Taras Petrynenko and Hrono losing all of humanity," he concluded. Kolomayets and Miss Soyuzivka 1992 week's Dydyk-Petrenko, who orchestrated the freedom came a few years ago. "As soon Mr. Petrynenko, who is in the United Sophia ilchyshyn. festive mood in celebration of Ukraine's as 1 felt 1 could express myself in full States with Hrono for another month, is independence by adding such touches as voice — 1 did it," said the singer^ song- anxious to get back to Ukraine. "1 don't the lit candles on Saturday evening and writer, whose songs reflect the pro– think 1 would be able to create the songs the release of clusters of blue and yellow blems facing Ukraine, be it Chornobyl І do outside the boundaries of Ukraine, balloons above the crowds on Sunday or the lack of national consciousness. he said. afternoon during the concert. Censored in Ukraine in the 1970s, "in order to write the songs 1 have Ukraine's newly declared indepen– Mr. Petrynenko fled to Moscow, where written, one has to feel them under dence was the topic of conversation all he found greater artistic freedom. one's own skin, in one's own soul," he weekend at this UNA resort, which has Although he wrote songs in Russian as said. officially closed its summer season well as in Ukrainian, he found that his Taras Petrynenko and Hrono were during Labor Day weekend for almost subtexts always expressed a longing for not the only attractions at Soyuzivka 40 years. But, in many ways, this year's home, for his native Ukraine. during the Labor Day weekend holi– festivities marked the beginning of a "1 knew Taras would return to U– day, which began on Friday evening, new era. Traditionally this resort has kraine, and 1 wanted to be there when he August 30, with a concert of classical been a gathering place for old friends did, explained Уаіегіу Smahliy, Mr. music featuring three artists from who bid good-bye to the summer before Petrynenko and Hrono's manager, who Ukraine, violist Halyna Kolessa, cellist returning to school, to the routine of has developed the group, explored new volodymyr Panteleyev and pianist everyday life. But this weekend, perhaps talent and is the process of setting up a Adelina Kryvosheina. Their program in light of the rapidly changing events in theater-studio in Kiev, which will give included works by Handel, Brahms, Ukraine and the disintegration of the Hrono the opportunity to cultivate new Chopin, Liatoshynsky, Stetsenko and Soviet Union, old friends got together talent. An audiovisual studio is also in Shtoharenko and was emceed by Ms. and discussed the effect it had on their the plans for the group, which was Dydyk-Petrenko. A dance, to the lives, and the hope that now Ukraine's hailed at the 1989 Chervona Ruta sounds of vodohray, was held on the Taras Petrynenko and Hrono bring the audi future would be brighter. Festival. veselka patio. performance of the song "Ukraina" during the Some Ukrainian Americans brought After various personnel changes Sunday evening, a program featuring Soyuzivka. their friends from Ukraine to observe during the past year, Hrono is cur– tenor Roman Cymbala of the Lviv life amidst the Ukrainian diaspora, the rently composed of all Kievans — Opera Theater, pianist Ms. Kryvosheina rituals associated with growing up Serhiy Kolomiyets (drums), Andriy and vocalist Ms. Chodoba-Fryz, ac– Ukrainian in America, being proud of Solodenko and Oleksa Kerekesha on companied by pianist Andriy Stasiw, ancestral roots in Ukraine and their keyboards are the latest newcomers, was presented in the veselka audito– homeland, the United State,. Others sat while lhor Shablovsky (guitai) and riurn. Ms. Dydyk-Petrenko informed reading the most current press, which Tatiana Horobets (vocalist) have been the audience that the scheduled per– described the ever-changaj; climate in with the group since its rebirth in 1986. former, comedian Bohdan Beniuk, had Ukraine, while s^iil othj s paraded "Hron j which means cluster, was experienced some difficulties with his around thr reson m 7 -shirts pro- Taras group in the ,nid– 1970s. When he traveling documents and had been de– claiming: "The Party's ощ t 1917-1991." ieiurned to Ukiaine. І suggested lhat earned in Moscow. Many came to Soyuzn ч, ш hea: ihe be also rc^ ivc thir oid name, but lhat this The program highlights included Mr. music of Taras PetrynenK J and Hro– rev group be called Taras Petnnenkc Cymbaia's renditions of arias from no, something that Ukrai nans in U– Htid TJrono, foi Taras is someone "Turandot" and "Rigoletto,"as well as kraine and Ukrainians ir Фе diaspora musicians cats cluster around," added a few Ukrainian melodies. Ms. Kryvo– have identifed as a common language. Mr. Smahhy. who is also a graduate of sheina performed "Memories" from the the Kiev Conservatory, play "Cats" as well as classical numbers "l'm not sure if Ukrainians here, the And today, the whole group cluneis on the piano. The evening ended with Ukrainian American yo ith under– around the idea of freedom, which they light, cabaret-style entertainment pie– stands all my lyrics, but the nusic speaks hope to find in a democratic Ukraine. sented by Ms. Chodoba-Fryz and Mr. to them. Music is somehow intertwined "Music, song, is the most democratic Stasiw. with our people, with our history, with form of music," said Mr. Petrynenko. Ms. Dydyk-Petrenko introduced During the Saturday evening concert at Soyuzivka our future," Mr. Petrynenko said. "No opera, no symphony can get the UNA Supreme Assembly members in Ukraine's proclamation of ini

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vocalist Tatiana Horobetz offers a musical prayer for Ukraine during the Sunday afternoon outdoor concert at Soyuzivka. Pictured in the background is keyboardist7vocalist Andriy Solodenko. Taras Petrynenko performs with his original members of Hrpno which was reborn in the fall of 1986. Pictured with Mr. Petrynenko's are his classmate ihor Shablovsky and sole female vocalist Tatiana Horobetz.

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Д^ Marta Kolomayets Oleksiy Kerekesha, a keyboardist and vocalist for Hrono performs During a lighter moment in the Hrono program, Mr. Shablovsky, light candles to celebrate songs featuring the words of Ukraine's national bard Taras Shev– guitarist and vocalist for Hrono hams it up with Ms. Horobetz. Mice. chenko. Accompanying him on the guitar is ihor Shablovsky. Pictured in the background is drummer Serhiy Kolomiyets.

He the group h lm) performing on stage, Hrono manager Yaleriy UNA Supreme President U!ana Diachuk poses 4ith the performers after the Sunday evenin, t erf dhHy and кіч assistant iryna Pisarenko sell Taras Feirynenko and program, including,from left: Andriy Stasiw, Olia Chodoba-Fryz, Adeline Kry vosheina, ^ny Г yk– lrono memorabilia, including T-shirts, tapes and videocassettes. Petrenko and Roman Cymbala. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 No. 36 Dr. Oleh llnytzkyj awarded Rev- Peter Galadza receives ^47,000 for ShevchenkO index doctoral fellowship grant

EDMONTON - Dr. Oleh S. 11- "І believe this opens a new field not ronto, has been awarded the Canadian nytzkyj, associate professor in the only for Shevchenko scholarship but Social Sciences and Humanities Re- department of Slavic and East Euro– for Ukrainian literature in general," search Council Doctoral Fellowship for pean studies at the University of Al– observed Prof. llnytzkyj. "Computer his academic achievements. analysis of literary texts is a burgeoning berta, has been awarded by the Social The award, worth more than Si4,000, field, it is attracting a lot of interest Sciences and Humanities Research is the highest doctoral fellowship from scholars worldwide. We here at Council of Canada (SSHRS) a grant in granted by the Canadian government. the University of Alberta are pioneering the amount of S47,000 to compile a Two years ago the Rev. Galadza had this field for Ukrainian literature. My concordance to the works of Taras received the Ontario Government's colleague, Prof. A. Hornjatkevyc, is Shevchenko. prestigious Ontario Graduate Scholar- working on a concordance to Kot– The three-year gram provides for the ship. hiring of a graduate student specializing liarevsky's 'Eneida.' As far as 1 am in'Ukrainian literature. The concordance aware, our efforts are unique in the The Rev. Galadza has also been se– (i.e. an index of all words used in Ukrainian field in all of North lected by the Canadian Association of Shevchenko's writings) will be pro– America." Universities and Colleges to do re- search in Ukraine this fall. He will be duced with the help of computers and Asked what other benefits might examining the archives of Metropolitan specialized programs. On its comple– accrue from his project, Prof. llny– Andrey Sheptytsky in Lviv. tion, the concordance will be pu– tzkyj said that the electronically stored blished by the Taras Shevchenko in– oeuvre can become the basis for various The Rev. Galadza's scholarly ar– stitute of Literature in Kiev. word indexes, frequency counts (for ticles have been published recently by "The concordance will reflect both individual narrative poems), even a journals such as Worship, Studia Shevchenko's Ukrainian poetry and his dictionary. "You can do stylistic and Liturgica, Communio and One in Russian prose," said Prof. llnytzkyj. it thematic analysis. You can study Shev– Christ. will include all known variants and chenko's metrical and sound patterns. He has also just completed a 30-hour contain frequency counts for all words. The potential is enormous. What ex- A conceptual plan for the concordance video course for seminarians in Ukraine cites me in particular is that we can titled, "introduction to Liturgical is being worked out in consultation with introduce our graduate students to this The Rev, Peter Galadza Studies." The course was produced by Shevchenko specialists in the Ukrainian new work, in this time of tight budgets, Academy of Science. the Sheptytsky institute of Eastern that's the real value of the grant." TORONTO - The Rev. Peter Christian Studies at St. Paul's "The major hurdle at the moment is Galadza, presently completing a Ph.D. University in Ottawa and funded by converting Shevchenko's oeuvre into Prof. llnytzkyj is a specialist in avant- in theology at the University of To– Bishop Basil Losten. machine-readable text. Part of this will garde literature. He received his Ph.D. be done through the use of scanners." from Harvard University and has been Prof, llnytzkyj said he hopes that at the teaching graduate and undergraduate completion of the project an electro– courses at the University of Alberta Toronto chair welcomes Polish scholar nically stored "Kobzar" will serve as an since 1983. For 1991-1992 he is acting TORONTO - Prof. Janusz A. numerous publications, including the on-line data base for other researchers. editor of Canadian Slavonic Papers. Rieger from the institute of Slavic six-volume "Atlas of Boikian Dialects." Studies at the Polish Academy of Prof. Rieger is presently preparing Sciences in Warsaw is affiliated this for publication an "Atlas of Hutsul Manor Junior College president is re-elected academic year with the Chair of Dialects," which is based on unique Ukrainian Studies at the University of field research in the Hutsul region JENK1NTOWN, Pa. - Sister Mary Toronto, where he holds the Nikander initially conducted by Prof. Janusz Cecilia Jurasinski OSBM was re-elect– Bukowsky Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Janow during the years 1924 to 1939. ed president of Manor Junior College at Publication of the Hutsul atlas will be the college's board of trustees meeting Ukrainian Studies for 1990-1991. an invaluable contribution toward in June. Sister Cecilia's second six-year Dr. Rieger is a well-known linguist solving general problems related to the term officially began July 1, 1991. who specializes in Ukrainian dialecto– origins of the Ukrainian language and in her first six-year term office, Sister logy. in 1959, he completed his educa– its dialects. Cecilia has led Manor Junior College tion at Jagiellonian University in Cra– Commenting on the project, Prof. through numerous significant advances cow. Since 1960, he has been a member Emeritus George Y. Shevelov wrote: in the field of education and achieved of the Polish Academy of Sciences from "Prof. Rieger is a well-known and outstanding success in every other area which he was awarded a Ph.D. and mature researcher in Ukrainian linguis– of the college life, in these past six where for nearly two decades he has tics whose work is characterized by years., Manor has: headed the Ukrainian section of the precision and an immaculate respect to v Strengthened the fiscal stability of institute of Slavic Studies. facts." Dr. Shevelov also remarked how the college and increased enrollment 27 Prof. Rieger has also taught at support for Dr. Rieger's research will, in percent; Warsaw University, the University of part, redeem "the neglect of Ukrainian ь increased programs of study and Lodz, and since 1988 at the Catholic linguistics at institutions of Ukrainian updated equipment and activities; University of Lublin. He is the author of studies on this continent." ^ built new ties with the local com– munify and area businesses; ь increased efforts to perpetuate and promote the Ukrainian Heritage, arts Ukrainian scholarships awarded in Pittsburgh and crafts through an annual Ukrainian PITTSBURGH - The department "Ukrainian Radio Program," in which Festival, Pysanky Expo, and on-cam– Sister Mary Cecilia Jurasinski OSBM. of Slavic languages and literatures at he discussed "Knowing Ukrainian and pus and special educational seminars the University of Pittsburgh, in con- its Side Effects." and events for the community. social and ethnic history at Temple junction with the Ukrainian Student Sister Cecilia is the first Manor University. The presentation of the scholarship Organization, hosted the annual scho– graduate to be named president of the awards was made by Mrs. Dowbenko to in 1974-1975 Sister Cecilia received larship awards ceremony at the Cathe– College. Sister Cecilia received her the following individuals: Nancy E. an award as the "Outstanding Educa– dral of Learning on June 7. M.A. in history from villanova Uni– tor of America" and was also awarded Druash, Motrja P. Paluch, Aimee D. versity and completed all course work the "Outstanding Graduate Alumni" Opening remarks were given by Dr. Wolfinger and Yurij F. Wowczuk. for a doctorate in history in American award from villanova University in Oscar E. Swan, department chairman, Following the conclusion of the cere– 1986. who credited the teaching . of the mony, a reception was held. І HUCULKA 1 Ukrainian instructor, Kateryna Dow– icon 8L Souvenir's Distribution Manor Junior College is a private benko, and introduced the guest spea– Since its inception in 1984, the 2860 Buhre Ave. Suite 2R Catholic, co-ed two-year college found– ker, Dr. Christine Rakowsky. The title scholarship fund has provided many Bronx, NY 10461 ed in 1947 by the Ukrainian Sisters of of Dr. Rakowsky's lecture was "The students with cash awards based on REPRESENTATIVE ond WHOLESALER of EMBROIDERED BLOUSES St. Basil the Great. The college offers importance of Foreign Language Study their achievements and commitment to for ADULTS and CHILDREN ( associate degrees of study in the allied І ^ Tel (212)931-1579 І in the 21st Century." During the lecture, Ukrainian studies. Contributions to the health, business and liberal arts fields. Prof. Rakowsky gave examples of scholarship fund are received year- several individuals, who directly attri– round and are tax-deductible (Я4- bute their successes to a knowledge of a 22903). MR foreign language. Marine Risk, inc. Those interested in making donations in addition, a speech was given by should send their checks, made payable 111 John Street, New York, N.Y. 10038 Michael Komichak, director of the to: Ukrainian Scholarship Fund, Complete Travel Accident insurance for visitors from USSR University of Pittsburgh, to: Ukrainian Bi-Ungual Medical Emergency l.D. Card. Scholarship Fund, c^o Kateryna Dow– insurance Brokers for the Bolshoi Opera Tour 1991 u.s. SAVINGS BONDS Call for Application: benko, Slavic Department-1417 CL, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Phone: (212) 349-5500. Fax (212) 227-5689 ^ 1-800-US-BONDS PA 15260. мо. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 11

of sports teams that were touring Candidate for Ukraine. Two doctors who defected from Ukraine about 10 years ago county legislature Notes on people provided valuable information and contacts. Dr. Maryniuk and Dr. Kowblansky, Graduates cum laude Deliver supplies whose parents fled Ukraine during World War 11, also wanted to search for from Millersville U. any relatives and to find out about their to Ukraine roots. Having grown up in Ukrainian FRACKviLLE, Pa. - Tanya M. vENTURA, Calif. - Drs. Alex communities and gone to Ukrainian Chabon, daughter of Joseph and An– Kowblansky and Jerry Maryniuk went schools and churches, they are "still drea Chabon of Frackville, Pa., has to Ukraine in June, taking 100 pounds very ethnically tied in," said Dr. graduated cum laude from Millersville of antibiotics, drugs, vitamins, latex Kowblansky. University. She received a bachelor of gloves and other medical supplies with Ten years ago they met in Los science degree in biology with a concen– them, the ventura County (Calif) Star Angeles, and then" went to the Uni– tration in nuclear medicine technology Free Press reported. versity of Southern California medical and has accepted a position as nuclear The two doctors wanted to ship school and did their residencies at medicine technologist at Lancaster supplies to Ukraine, but were afraid County-USC Medical Center. Six years General Hospital in Lancaster, Pa. that they would end up being sold on the ago they started working together in the While at Millersville, Ms. Chabon black market. To avoid this, they emergency room of the Community served two years as manager of Millers– decided to bring the supplies over Memorial Hospital, where they still ville University's ice hockey team and is personally, the local newspaper noted. work today. a member of the national sorority Delta Phi Epsilon. Dr. Maryniuk, who is the director of Dr. Maryniuk said he wanted to She is also a member of St. John the the Southern California Chapter of the make such a trip to Ukraine every year. Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church, Ukrainian Medical Association of "This is our first time, and we're not Maizeville, Pa., and a former member North America, started working on this going to take everything we've collected of St. Michael's Ukrainian Dance project about a year ago. Since Dr. with us," he said. "This is an experiment Group. Kowblansky's wife, Annette (nee for us to figure out how to do things in Michael L. Hanuszczak Ms. Chabon is a member of UNA Charuk), is involved in the Ukrainian the future." Branch 242. Sports Association of the U.S.A. and Dr. Kowblansky is a member of UNA SYRACUSE, N.Y. - Michael L. Canada, they were able to join a group Branch 88. Hanuszczak has been selected to run as the endorsed Republican candidate for abstentions out of a total 319,to over- the County Legislature in Onondaga Parliament of Ukraine... turn Dr. Khmara's arrest and return his County, N.Y., which encompasses (Continued from page 1) parliamentary immunity. The deputy Syracuse as well as a variety of suburbs. from Chervonohrad, who was thrice After graduating from Syracuse On Wednesday, September 4, the incarcerated in Lukianivka Prison in University in 1980, Mr. Hanuszczak Parliament voted after three tries to Kiev since last November, returned to went on to study law at the State raise what it called the "national flag," the session hall to take part in the University of New York at Buffalo. He the blue and yellow flag, next to what legislature's work. later worked as an associate attorney at remains the red and blue "state flag" of On Tuesday, September 3, the Su– Rinaldi and Rinaldi P.C. in Syracuse the Ukrainian SSR above the Ukrai– preme Soviet approved a new minister and as an adjunct instructor in business nian Supreme Soviet building. Both of defense of Ukraine, Maj. Gen. administration at Onondaga Commu– flags were to fly until a referen– Konstantyn Morozov, an air force com– nity College, in January 1990 he started durrf on hatiorM syrnbolisrri is held mander, by a constitutional majority, his own law office in Syracuse. and proper changes to the Constitu– 323 to 3, with 11 abstentions. Mr. Hanuszczak is a member of the tion are made. Speaking in Russian, Maj. Gen. New York State, Onondaga Countv Thousands of people who had ga– Morozov told the legislators that he and Florida bar associations, and is the thered outside the Parliament building would be willing to become a civilian vice-chairman of the Town of Geddes during the two-day session watched as and leave his military ranking if the Republican Committee. He and his the red and blue flag was taken down Ukrainian Supreme Soviet required the family are parishioners of St. John the just after 6 p.m., when the plenary new minister of defense to do so. The Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. session adjourned until Tuesday, Sep– 47-year-old military man hails from Mr. Hanuszczak is a member of UNA tember 10. Luhanske in eastern Ukraine. The crowd, however, was angered Branch 127 and a former recipient of a After a last ditch effort by General when the blue and yellow flag was raised UNA scholarship. Tanya M. Chabon Procurator Mykhailo Potebenko to along with the red and blue on the single ЗІ^ЖЖЙЙЖЖЖЖІЗ overturn the Presidium's decrees ban– flagpole atop the Supreme Soviet 'ШШШштш ning the CPU and establishing a tem– building, and stormed up to the front porary commission of inquiry into the steps, which were barricaded off. behavior of officials during the failed FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD The angry crowd broke down the coup, his proposal to introduce debate barricades and shoved its way through SUPPORT JOHN DEMJANJUK on the issue was voted down. the interior ministry forces to the front 1. "1 must say 1 am more than ever convinced that the decision of the judges in door, demanding the red and blue flag Because there was no Ukrainian state israel was unjust.." be taken down. Several deputies from procuracy and since Mr. Potebenko - RL Hon. Lord Thomas Denning the National Council, including Dmytro was appointed by Moscow to his posi– Pavlychko, Mykhailo Horyn, Levko tion, the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet 2. "1 know of no other case in which so many deviations from procedures Lukianenko and Serhiy Holovaty, nego– voted to end Mr. Potebenko's authority internationally accepted as desirable occured" tiated with Supreme Soviet Chairman and that of his fellow chief procurators - Professor Willem Wagenaar, author of identifying ivan: A Case Study in Leonid Kravchuk, and by 7 p.m. the red on the collegium and approved the Legal Psychology, Harvard Press 1988. and blue flag was removed, leaving the establishment of a new post, general procurator of Ukraine. 3. "if John Demjanjuk - whom 1 believe to be an utterly innocent man– hangs blue and yellow flag waving above the on Eichmann s gallows, it will be israel that will one day be in the dock" Parliament building. victor Shyshkin, an attorney and Patrick J. Buchanan in another symbolic gesture during deputy from the Kirovohrad region was the Wednesday, September 4, session, elected, 280 to 19 out of 337, as the new 4. "І believe this case stinks...І am asking for an investigation into the John after a suggestion by Deputy Stepan general procurator. Chairman Krav– Demjanjuk American citizen case, and also into the actions of the Special Khmara, his first motion as an MP in chuk and most deputies in the session Office of investigation in this country." some eight months, all the deputies, hall, particularly the democratic mino– -Congressman James Trafficant, Congressional Record, June 20, 1989. presidium members, ministers and rity, were visibly delighted by Mr. individuals in the session hall stood up 5. " 1 believe the Demjanjuk case will no more be forgotten by history than was the Shyshkin's selection. in a moment of silence for the late vasyl Dreyfus case." Stus and Yuriy Lytvyn, who died in The Parliament will reconvene its - Count Nikolai Tolstoy Soviet labor camps on that date in the plenary session on Tuesday, September 10, focusing on the issue of the behavior Twelve years of tireless efforts have brought us this far. Mr. Demjanjuk's defense mid-1980s. of the radio, television and print media is on the brink of financial ruin. Without your immediate financial assistance, Mr. in addition to the symbolism that during the botched overthrow in Mos– marked the first two days of the session, Demjanjuk's appeal to the Supreme Court will not be possible. Please help us suc– cow on August 19-21. ce^sfully complete the final chapter of this twelve year nightmare. the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet voted on a number of significant issues, voting is Please send donations to: a new minister of defense and general John Demjanjuk Defense Fund procurator and overturning its vote of P.O. Box 92819 November 14, 1990, paving the way for Cleveland, Ohio 44192 the arrest of Dr. Khmara for allegedly assaulting a police officer. On .-Wednesday, September 4,the Parliament voted 250 to 10, with 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 Mo. 36

Although Canada was the first "We have been patient for a hundred However, despite support from the Ukraine's... Western country to recognize the in– years in terms of the history of Ukraine organized Ukrainian Canadian commu– (Continued from page 1) dependence of the Baltic states, Prime with other issues. And, Ukraine has been nity, protesters unsuccessfully waited Prime Minister Don Mazankowski, Minister Mulroney has remained stead- patient for several hundreds of years. 1 for Prime Minister Mulroney's arrival lhor Bardyn, vice-president of the fast in awaiting the results of the don't think rushing the prime minister at the convention center. December vote. for an early announcement will help Ukrainian Canadian Congress, told About 30 carried signs and placards any," Mr. Bardyn commented. reporters that Prime Minister Mulroney Addressing a crowd of 4,600 attend– calling for Canada's immediate recogni– was asked to take a lead in recognizing ing a cultural gala performance at the Mr. Bardyn added that rather than tion of Ukrainian independence, while Ukraine's declaration of independence. Edmonton Convention Center later making formal declarations on re- 300 others, across the street from the that evening, he maintained that posi– cognizing Ukraine, the Canadian go– "We asked him to be the first country complex, demanded Canadian backing tion. (For text of speech, see page 5.) ernment should proceed through Par– to do so in view of the historical ties that for Croatian autonomy. Unfortunately liament. bind Canada and Ukraine. We asked for the crowd, Mr. Mulroney arrived, "We would be wise not to underesti– Yuri Shymko, president of the World him not to do it today, but to do it with sons Ben and Mark in tow, mate the complexity of the situation Congress of Free Ukrainians, added his before the referendum," he said. through a rear entrance. (Ukrainians) face. They have profound voice to those singing praises for Mr. economic problems and urgent security Mulroney. He said that one of the prime The Ukrainian Canadian Congress is questions to resolve, including the minister's, first public appearances, also eagerly awaiting a Canadian deci– disposition and control of a huge when elected leader of the federal sion on redress for Ukrainians interned stockpile of nuclear weapons." Progressive Conservative Party, was at during World War 1. Mr. Bardyn said "Canada believes that the pace of a 50th anniversary commemoration of that a preliminary report by the Yan– change in Ukraine will be established by the Ukrainian famine. couver firm of Price Waterhouse is the Ukrainian people themselves." The Mr. Mulroney also reminded gala expected by year's end. The congress prime minister added that Canada concert-goers that his government had will then report to the federal govern– "pledges to respect the free and demo– recognized outstanding Ukrainian Ca– ment with that information early next cratically expressed wishes of the Ukrai– nadians through various senior ap– year. nian people — whatever that decision pointment's. Governor General Ramon Unlike the Japanese-Canadian com– might be." (Ray) Hnatyshyn, Saskatchewan's munity, which received 520,000 per Referring to his 1989 visit to Ukraine, Lieutenant Governor Sylvia Fedoruk, person detained during World War H, Mr. Mulroney recalled an inscription he Supreme Court Justice John Sopinka the Ukrainian Canadian community is read at a monument dedicated to poet and Government House Leader Harvie seeking community-wide financial com– Taras Shevchenko. "in the great new Andre. pensation. family, the family of the free, with softly spoken, kindly words, pray, men, chenko had written a century ago: "...in remember me." Prime Minister's... the great new family, the family of the (Continued from page 5) free, with softly spoken, kindly words, He added, "We do remember him — pray, men, remember me." We do as Ukraine, at last, joins the family of government decided to establish in Kiev remember him... as Ukraine, at last, the free." will be a particularly useful instrument joins the family of the free. Officials of the Ukrainian Canadian of representation and promotion of І salute you all for your contributions Congress were satisfied by the prime Canada's interests in Ukraine while minister's willingness to wait and his providing Ukrainians with a new win– to Canada and 1 thank you for allowing offer to further discuss the issues with dow on Canada itself. me and my children to share this special his Cabinet. in the last few days, as 1 have watched occasion with you. Referring to Ukraine's membership the images of a new order being born, І in the United Nations, Mr. Bardyn said could not help but remember my own Canada's... Yuri Shymko, WCFU president, toasts that it's a matter of Canada solidifying visit to Kiev in 1989, particularly to the (Continued from page 5) the independence of Ukraine. its recognition in practical terms. Taras Shevchenko monument. As 1 stood before the monument on a cold Ukrainian Canadian Centennial and gray November afternoon, 1 reflect– Commission of the Ukrainian Cana– ed on its moving inscription that Shev– dian Congress, it was co-presented СОЮЗІВКА ш SOYUZIVKA by the Ukrainian Professional Busi– ness Club of Edmonton. The following day, Mr. Hnatyshyn AA І Є^Г l^ound 1 Resort planted a 12-foot Colorado blue тялтЗі spruce, launching a national refore– ^Thanks for the Memories" station program. Mayor Reimersaid WlNDSURFtND that the ceremony symbolizes the "spreading roots and branches" of SOYUZIVKA WORKERS WINDSURFING IS FUN FOR EVERYONE Ukrainians in Canada.

REUNlON 1953-1975 "^v^^^-vnste. During a brief walk-about, the November 1-3, 1991 governor general told The Weekly Prices per person, two or more in a room — 2 nights includes the following that the Ukrainian centenary has itinerary: lodging, all meals, 2 hour open bar Friday evening and buffet, renewed an interest in pursuing his Saturday — brunch, cocktail hour, banquet, (Pan Kwas roast), and dance to family roots. the music of your most popular bands of the 70's. Sunday — farewell brunch. "When (Soviet President Mikhail) Gorbachev visited me in Ottawa last year, he was accompanied by the governor of Bukovyna, whose name is John Hnatyshyn." He continued: "My father's name was John and his MANHATTAN STORE family background stems from that Among the largest Selections region, it's made me curious." of Windsurfing Equipment He said this also contributed to a in the Country steady flow of letters from would-be 1623 York Avenue relatives in Ukraine; (Bet. 85th a 86th St.) Tanned and jocular, Mr. Hnaty– TEMPO and RUSHNYCHOK 212-744-2000 shyn spent both days busily signing autographs and remembering fami– 1 $ 160.00 per persor (tax and gratuity included) Seasonal Lessons and Rental liar faces from his days in Saskatoon. Я Children ages 5 to 13 half price SOUTHAMPTON NEW SUFFOLK While wife Gerda patiently waited in 3 Children age 4 one under free (516)283-1198 (516)734-7834 the background, the Canadian repre– (We suggest adults only) sentative of Queen Elizabeth 11 л Surfboards " Boogie boards Make your reservations early, sellout expected! Former workers given laughed and joked with young and Beachwear" Skateboards " Wetsuits priority. Don't be placed on a waiting list! old. "l'd write faster if my name was л Car Racks and much more,.. leadline for reservations with $25 deposit per person is October ?. Call Smith," he joshed to one elderly man. oyuiivka today! 1-914-626-5641 for any information. Mastercard and in addition to practicing law in Yssa accepted. We stock the complete line of Saskatoon, Mr. Hnatyshyn repre– Rollerblade in-line skates, PART OF THE PROCEEDS W1LL BE DONATED TO BENEF1T THE CH1LDREN Blade Gear and Accessories sented the city in the House of OF CHORNOBYL Commons from 1974 to 1988 and SALES ft RENTAL served in various portfolios in the Ukrainian National Association -Estate Conservative governments of Joe Clark and Brian Mulroney. f-oordmore Road Ke-rdonkson, KJew YoUj. 12446 Ttie best set of wheels Later that afternoon, a centennial you'll ever own. monument was dedicated at the Q14-626-5641 Alberta Legislative grounds. No. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,i?9i 13

Kravchuk, asking that Ukraine be tive, but engaged the AAUS in the ail- Mulroney... recognized as an independent state. A response... too familar pattern of internecine strife (Continued from page 1) "Presenting my compliments on (Continued from page 7) that has for so long plagued the Ukrai– Earlier in the day, the prime minister behalf of the Presidium of the Supreme it is absolutely crucial to engage in nian diaspora. His interviews, apart and the Deputy Prime Minister Don Soviet of Ukraine, 1 have the honor to discourse and dialogue not only with from venting grudges and settling Mazankowski met with key Ukrainian inform you that, on August 24, 1991, other Ukrainians, but, using the com– accounts and some generalities regard– Canadian leaders, including Ukrainian the Extraordinarv Session of Ukrai– mon ground of Ukrainian studies taken ing exchanges, has no real vision or pro- Canadian Congress (UCC) President nian Parliament adopted an act in "their broadcast aspect, with other gram for the AAUS. For our part, we Dr. Dmytro Cipywnyk and World proclaiming the independence of non-Ukrainian scholars. This is parti– do believe that both the existing mem– Congress of Free Ukrainians (WCFU) Ukraine, according to which an inde– cularly indispensable now, when bership, and prospective new members, President Yuri Shymko, to discuss pendent Ukrainian state - Ukraine - Ukraine has proclaimed its indepen– will undoubtedly support an AAUS Ukraine's declaration of independence has been created," wrote Chairman dence, but has still a massive task of that is attuned to scholarship not and Canada's response to the events. Kravchuk in his August 30 letter to the establishing its presence on the interna– politicking, and a scholarship that is The Ukrainian delegation emerged Canadian prime minister. tional scene. With its proven record, determined to be an equal and active optimistic that the Canadian govern– "Being a European State, Ukraine its contacts and resources, Harvard player on the American scene. ment would support Ukraine's drive for fully supports the Helsinki Act and and the Ukrainian Research insti– Finally, we again stress that we are independence. other CSCE instruments, undertakes to tute are clearly equipped to provide issuing this statement with some sad– observe their provisions and reiterates "We asked him to be the first country this window of opportunity. Again, it ness, since in the past we have respected its desire to participate directly in the to recognize Ukrainian independence in is not the workings of any "oligarchy" Prof. Fizer in his role as scholar. We CSCE process and other European view of the historic ties that bind or desire for a "feifdom,"as Prof. Fizer especially regret that this demeaning structures." Canada and Ukraine,"said ihorBardyn, describes it, but an objective fact, conflict was forced on us at a time when vice-president of the Ukrainian Cana– "1 express my hope for the develop– accepted by the international Commit– scholars in Ukrainian studies should do dian Congress before a group of ment of fruitful mutually beneficial co- tee of the 1AUS. their utmost to consolidate their efforts. reporters that included Canada's two operation between our states and top national television news networks, peoples as well as for the readiness to 4. On the last and most important Michael S. Flier the CBC and СТУ. establish diplomatic, consular and point we are brief. We are saddened George G. Grabowicz other relations, and exchange corres– that in his brief tenure as president Patricia Herlihy The Ukrainian Canadian Congress ponding missions," concluded Mr. Prof. Fizer chose not to pursue any Omeljan Pritsak also delivered an appeal from Chairman Kravchuk. positive and coherent scholarly initia– Roman Szporluk ^лo^^e^pooo^aoc^^^e^a^^ooc^ooooooo Self Reliance (J. C.) Federal Credit Union is SEEKING HIGHLY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS FOR THE iMMEDlATE JOB OPENlNGS: MANAGER: for credit union operations LOAN CLERK: for loan portfolio administration^ maintenance

R H W experience required, salary co-measurable with experience, a „ „„mm, Nl ШІІШІІІІІІІІІИШЩІ И ""^""^ "" Demonstrators outside the Edmonton Convention Center call for Canada's good benefits package. immediate recognition of the independence of Ukraine. Send resume to or call: x^c^t^c^c^c^^^e^c^^^b^^j^v^^^t^v^X^^ Mr. Zenko Halkowycz THE UKRAINIAN CO-OPERATIVE NURSERY Self Reliance (JC) F.C.U. is accepting applications for the 1991-92 school year 558 Summit Avenue To be accepted children must have a general knowledge of the Ukrainian language. Jersey City, N. J. 07306 Registration of eligible children will be held at the tel. 201-795-4061 fax 201-795-4868 Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center ідоооавоввоаввввое юоосюсаввввввві 700 Cedar Rd., Philadelphia, PA. " Weekly sessions are held on Tuesdays through Thursdays from 9:15 a.m. until UNA District Committees of New York - Jersey City - 12:00 noon. Children must be between the ages of 214 and 5 years old to be eligible for the weekly sessions. Children must be 214 by September 1, 1991. Newark — Passaic — Perth Amboy " Registration for the weekly sessions will be held on Wednesday, September 11 1991 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. announce that an " Saturday classes are from 9:15 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. Children must be between the І ages of 3 to 5 years old to be eligible for the Saturday classes. Ш Registration for Saturday sessions will be held on Saturday, September 14, 1991 ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING from 9:00 a.m. till 12:00 noon. " if you have any questions or require further information, please call will be hold jointly at OLHA B1LYNSKY at (215) 745-3124 from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. daily. UNA, 30 Montgomery Street, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, N.J. on Saturday, September 21, 12:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. Telephones: T0RGSYN ТОРГСИН TORGSYN (415) 7525546 (415) 752-5721 Obligated to attend the meeting are District Committee Officers,, Branch Officers 5542 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 7525721 (FAX) and 32nd Convention Delegates.

WE HAVE ALL THE ITEMS WHICH ARE VERY POPULAR IN THE USSR ON THE AGENDA: 1. Opening THE LOWEST PRiCES 1N THE U.S.A. WE TAKE ORDERS OYER THE PHONE FROM ANY C1TY1N THE U.S.A. OR FROM OTHER 2. Review of the Districts 1991 organizational activities C0UNTR1ES. WE SELL CARS FOR RELATivES 1N THE USSR. WE TRANSFERE MONEY. 3. Address by ULANA D1ACHUK, UNA Supreme President FOOD КІТ ft 1 10. imported Tea .. 1.1 lb. " Children's foods by WALTER SOCHAN, UNA Supreme Secretary (imported foods) 11. Cocoa 1.1 lb. (Mt) ...,; . S87 and ALEXANDER G. BLAH1TKA, UNA Supreme Treasurer Si52 including delivery 12. Dry spices 1 box ' Cars ("LADA") 4. General UNA topics 13. imported i TV-SETS from $5.600 l 1. imported Ham 1 lb. chocolates 1 box 5. Adoption of membership campaign plan for the balance of the current year VCR'S. ' Refrigerators 2. imported Sausage 2.2 lb. 14. Chocolate-dipped TELEPHONES from S500J 6. Questions and answers 3. Mincemeat 0.75 lb. zephyrs .,..„ 1.1 lb. CAMCORDERS 7. Adjournment 4. Frankfurters 1 lb. 15. Buckwheat ' Health spa packages CALL І voltage 1277220 5. Danish cheese . 0.88 lb. or Spaghetti 2.2 lb. ' Condominiums CALL FOR THE DlSTRlCT COMM1TTEES: COMPUTERS 6. Beef stew 1.1 lb. 4 Dishwashers New York - Dr. vasyl Luchlciw (914) 634-9353 WITH RUSSIAN 7. Meat in white ALSO AvAlLABLE: from SSOOJ KEYBOARD sauce .^...^.J„JJb. French medications " Landry machines Jersey City - Wolodymyr Bilylc (201) 795-0628 8. Ground coffee or. ..lib. " Family health care from S550' Newark - Roman Pyndus (201) 375-0668 instant coffee . 0.44 lb. kit S109 Minitractors Passaic - lvan Chomko (201) 472-0989 9. Condensed milk 0.75 lb. ' Kids'health care kit ...S70 from S2.000J Perth Amboy - Mychajlo Zacharko (201) 725-8062 Duty-free! Prompt To-Door Delivery At No Charge! DELIVERED WITHIN 5 DAYS IN THE MOSCOW REGION Lunch will be served to all, compliments of the UNA. OR W1TH1N 15 TO 20 DAYS ELSEWHERE 1N THE USSR We request that you notify your District Chairman, before September 13th, of your Our store ships and delivers all kinds of radio attendance. and electronic equipment to the USSR HOURS: Monday - Wednesday 11:00-6:00 with prepaid custom's fee or without it. Thursday - Saturday 11:00-7:00 ІМІІІІЙІІЙІІЙЙІІЯЙ^ 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 No. 36

Ukrainian National Association Monthly reports for May

DISBURSEMENTS RECORDING DEPARTMENT Paid To Or For Members: MEMBERSHIP REPORT Cash Surrenders S24,355.10 Juv. Adults ADD Totals Endowments Matured 81,838.90 Death Benefits 64,710.00 TOTAL AS OF APRIL зо. 1991: 17.781 44,596 5,780 68,157 GA1NS 1N MAY 31. І99І: -^-^^–-. interest On Death Benefits 73.42 Reinsurance Premiums Paid 2,752.36 New members 31 56 16 103 Dividend To Members ..... 317.61 Reinstated 9 59 1 69 Dues From Members Returned.. 340.97 Transferred in 41 40 18 99 Trust Fund Disbursed 803.06 Change of class in 7 1 8 TotaTZ: S175,191.42 Transferred from Juv. Dept.. Operating Expenses: TOTAL GA1NS: 156 279 Washington Office S20,866.79 LOSSES 1N MAY 1991: Real Estate 93,572.00 Suspended "ІГ "2Г "5T Svoboda Operation 467,587.61 Transferred out 41 40 -w 99 Official Publication-Svoboda 87,785.79 Change of class out 7 1 18 Organizing Expenses: Transferred to adults Advertising. S8,897.08 Died -. 2 57 59 Medical inspections ... 870.85 Cash surrender ...... 11 38 Reward To Special Organizers 7,945.00 Endowment matured 22 53 is Reward To Branch Secretaries,...,...... :.... 1,145.91 Fully paid-up 17 68 85 Reward To Organizers 477.82 Reduced paid-up Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers... 2,048.54 Extended insurance 1 1 Field Conferences 871.00 Cert, terminated 5 24 Total.. S22,256.20 TOTAL LOSSES: 115 288 51 454 INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP: Payroll, insurance And Taxes: GA1NS 1N MAY 1991: Salary Of Executive Officers S16,662.69 Salary Of Office Employee : 44,040.27 Paid-up 17 68 85 Employee Benefit Plan 46,366.85 Extended insurance 8 16 - 24. Taxes-Federal, State, And City On Employee Wages... 20,584.90 Total.. TOTAL GA1NS: 25 84 109 1127,654.71 LOSSES 1N MAY 1991 - Genera! Expenses Died 25 27 Actuarial And Statistical Exoenses 51,865.00 Cash surrender 12 13 General Office Maintenance S98.24 Reinstated insurance Department fees ??r on 9 T 0 ljpsec 3 8 Op^f KfP^ Exo^nse ' Сапзсап УЬге Р^Ь?Є Г^ГЧІЛЗ And "АІІЮПРП Шкї'іі^іі "" -Ж" C TOTAL UNA'MEMBERSHtf' Cental '2) аішртеш And PI vices AS OF MAY 31, 1991 . 17,769 J4 501 ІЙ.0Ч reiephcie "eegrcpn 1 aveiirg "xuerseb Cdrt,M. RRSCr^A^

'Л^. чот Mcniucs c es 'n ome From 'Svoboda' i:'S^; 3 65 'nveitmert ha me "T– іЄС ^ tbt - , emir . ^ , Bonds ',oiW"r, 'ч:^ -uno '-or ^IQ Rebr'h Or C^.SI.IL O, H :" 4345Sb3i6 p r x Certificate Leans :,924 88 Ь”ьЬіг^е Account a^ ol! О.оЄ" i Mortgage Loans 39,264 39 Garnishment 37' 0 Banks 5,429 97 Piolessional Tees 3,300.00 Stocks 3,567 88 Transfer Account . 520,285.00 Real Estate 91,913 09 Total 1Z.Z ZZ:. S601J19.05 Total : S488,963.37 investments Bonds Sl,050,347.45 Refunds. Mortgages 60,062.49 Taxes Federal, State і City On Employee Wages 318,189.99 Certificate Loans - 3,724.88 Taxes Held in Escrow.... 217.33 Real Estate 16^877.16 Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 728.59 Official Publication "Svoboda" 34,615.17 Total SU31.011.98 Advertising Ret'd ' 50.00 Endowment Matured Ret'd 1,000 Disbursements For May, 1991 S2,744,769.04 Office Expense Washington Ret'd 546.44 Reward To Organizer Ret'd 31.41 Refund Secretary Expense Ret'd 626.39 BALANCE ASSETS Total ZZZ:. S56,005.32 Liabilities

Cash 3910,048.12 Life insurance 365,033,311.73 Miscellaneous: Bonds 48,481,951.44 Accidental D.D 1,914,896.49 Exchange Account– Payroll S10,864.42 Mortgage Loans 4,996,150.48 Fraternal (878,226.07) Donation To Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine 1,244.59 Certificate Loans 605,921.85 Profit On Bonds Sold Or Matured 380.75 Orphans 416,052.53 Real Estate 2,281,850.18 Old Age Home (1,346,419.73) Transfer Account 520,138.80 Printing Plant 8r E.D.P. Emergency 58,433.26 Total 1532,628.56 Equipment 280,820.10 Stocks 1,503,354.00 Loan To D.H. - U.N.A. investments: Housing Corp 104,551.04 Bonds Matured Or Sold S968,785.16 Loan To U.M.U.R.C 6,033,401.00 Mortgages Repaid 152,905.12 Certificate Loans Repaid 2,202.28 Total S65,198,048.21 S65,198,048.21 Total SU23,892.56 ALEXANDER BLAH1TKA income For May, 1991 S2,829,408.59 Supreme Treasurer Mo. 36 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 8,1991 15

ings, some of them as large as 19,000 HURYN MEMOR1ALS 1,000-ton... square meters (the Kiev City Party FOR THE F1NEST 1N CUSTOM MADE– (Continued from page 1) Committee), to foreign consulates MEMORIALS INSTALLED IN ALL CEME and business enterprises. TERIES IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA months, said Mr. Mosiyuk during a of New York including Holy Spirit in news conference. Until the Supreme Soviet of U– Hampton burgh. NY.. St. Andrew's in South kraine passes a law on private pro– Bound Brook. Pine Bush Cemetery in "The head itself weighs 15 tons," perty and removes the ban of selling Kerhonkson and Glen Spey Cemetery he said, referring to the Lenin part of property to foreigners, the city won't in Glen Spey. New York the monument, built in 1980. Origi– be able to sell any real estate, how– We offer personal service A guidance in your nally, when the Kiev City Council ever. home For a bilingual representatives call voted on August 26 to remove the (WAN HURYN statue from October Revolution P.O. Box 121 Square, now officially renamed Hamptonburgh. N.Y. 10916 independence Square, the City Elsewhere in Ukraine... Tel.: (914) 4272684 APON RECORD CO. Council talked of using explosives. BOHDAN REKSHYNSKYJ P.O. Box 3082 Steinwoy However, an investigation has since JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - Kiev's 45 East 7th Street Long island City, N.Y. 11103 revealed that the whole monument imminent dismantling of the Lenin New York. N.Y. 10003 Tel.: (212) 4776523 and square were built into the metro monument located on the capital 718-721-5599 station below it. city's central square may have been the most visible in the news, but it jHBBOBfaaauoM "The monument will be preserved was far from the only city in which ATTENTlON NEW JERSEY 1NSUREDS!!! as a reminder of the regime," said Lenin, the epitome of Communist Mr. Mosiyuk, who is serving as symbolism, came toppling down, it is your auto insurance presently in the JUA or MTF? acting mayor since the mayor stepped seems that in most Ukrainian cities Think you're overpaying for your policy? down for health reasons on Septem– Lenin statues will soon be scrap. Can't get that good service you need St deserve? ber3. Then we are the one you are looking for!!! in Pidvolochysk Lenin came down DON'T WA1T OR HES1TATE Mr. Mosiyuk also announced that on August 25, and the next day he CALL US TODAY!!! six streets in the Ukrainian capital came down in Monastyrsk. city have been officially renamed, ALEXANDER E. SMAL 8c CO. in Kremenets there was a meeting including Kirov Street, where the Hordynsky, Pastushenko, Smal Ukrainian Supreme Soviet building in the cultural center during which is located. The street will be renamed those assembled resolved to demand 1NSURANCE - REAL ESTATE Mykhailo Hrushevsky Street, after of the city and regional committees (201) 761-7500 FAX: (201) 761-4918 the first president of Ukraine in 1918. that Lenin monuments be dis– XSdCWQQOeWCWOOQOOOflBPDOOP^ mantled. Crowds in Khmelnytsky The acting mayor also said a also demanded that Lenin monu– number of city council committees ments be demolished. have been set up to assess the assets UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL U.S.A. of the now-liquidated Communist in Rivne there was supposed to be Party of Ukraine in Kiev. He said a session of the city council to decide the city has taken over 16 buildings the question of dismantling Lenin, Garden State Arts Center owned by the locals CPU. but not all the Communist members of the council showed up, so that a is conducting a He said that the city council and quorum was not present. All the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine will same, more than 80 deputies votecHo discuss appropriation of the build– demolish it. TALENT SEARCH '92

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Philadelphia school announces registration PHlLADELPHiA - The Ukrainian phoning the school office at (215) 663- September 14 September 21 Heritage School of the Ukrainian 5322.) Educational and Cultural Center in Last June, the UHS very successfully TRENTON, N.J.: The Aid to Ukraine CLEvELAND, Ohio: The Ukrainian Philadelphia, created last year as a new completed its first academic year of Fund Committee is sponsoring Taras National Women's League is holding an and united school of Ukrainian subjects, existence and held graduation cere- Petrynenko and Hrono, a rock group from "Evening at the Cleveland Museum of begins the new academic year on Sa– monies for its first senior class. The Kiev, in concert at St. George's Ukrai– Natural History" benefit at 7 p.m. There turday, September 14 with a religious school has 270 students and consists of nian Orthodox Church Hall, 839 Yard– will be a private museum tour, chamber service, followed by registration and grades K-12, with separate classes for ville-Allentown Road at 7 p.m. Tickets music, poster art from Ukraine and a book distribution. (Further informa– non-Ukrainian speakers. The UHS for adults are Si2; senior citizens and buffet. Dick Russ of WJW-Tv8 will tion may be obtained on Saturdays by curriculum adheres to the guidelines of emcee. Tickets are available from students, S10. For more information, the Educational Board of UCCA; it also please contact Natafka Posewa, (609) UNWLA members or by calling (216) 259-2763. 845-0786. Proceeds go to the building includes religion and singing classes. fund of The Ukrainian Museum. Notice for NYC voters During its first year of existence, the school organized a significant number NEW YORK, N.Y. - Only regis– September 15 September 21-22 of special affairs for the parents and the tered voters of the five boroughs of New Ukrainian community. The students NEWARK, N.J.: The Plast branch will JERSEY C1TY, N.J.: The 13th annual York City may vote in the September 12 also participate in many Ukrainian have its opening of the 1991-1992 year at N.J. Ethnic Festival will be held at the primary election for the expanded City north end of Liberty State Park, on community events. 12:45 p.m. in the St. John's school gym. Council. They may call (212) 868-3692 The school's busy Parents' Commit– Ail Plast members should attend in their Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on for the latest information on council Sunday from noon to 6 p.m.,. spon– tee is chaired by Dr. Albert Kipa. Last uniforms. candidates. sored by the N.J. Department of State. spring, the school successfully orga– The multi-ethnic celebration features To vote in the November 3 elections nized its first banquet and ball The ethnic performers, crafts, food and an unregistered citizens may register by dedicated teaching staff is headed by ethnic parade. Ukrainian arts mail before October 7 by calling the principal Dr. Alexander f,azhnytsky NEWARK, N.J.: The Self Reliance and crafts as well as Ukrainian Federal Credit Union will have a dedica– New York City Board of Elections of and vice-principal Уега Bej. Their youth dancers will be a highlight of the their respective boroughs or (212) 674- professional approach to education, tion ceremony and openiiouse at 11 a.m. festival. The admission and parking are 8484 (League of Women voters). They at 737 Sandford Ave. Refreshments free and there is direct access from Exit emphasizing community involvement will be served afterwards in St. John's 14B of the N.J. Turnpike. The public is may also register in person at their and stressing school discipline as well as Ukrainian Catholic Church basement. invited. For more information call respective polling places on Thursday, cooperation with the teachers and Andrew Keybida, (201) 762-2827. October 10, or Saturday, October 12. parents, has laid a solid ground- For further information, call Mary work for the new school and its demon– PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian September 22 Dushnyck, (718) 745-3150, evenings. strated achievements. Federation of Greater Philadelphia invites the public to a lecture-by Dr. PHILADELPHIA: st. viadimir ukrai– and television agencies, and by a mem– Myroslav Popovych, first chairman of nian Orthodox Cathedral, 6740 Fifth St., Ukrainian Bible... ber of the Ukrainian government infor– Rukh for the Kiev region and chairman is celebrating the 25th anniversary of its (Continued from page 2) mation office who will circulated dis– of the Section of Logic and Philosophy of present cathedral edifice. A 10 a.m. patches of the event to Ukrainian news Science in the institute of Philosophy of archpastoral eucharistic liturgy will be UBS, a global fellowship of national media. the Ukrainian Academy of Sciences. The followed by a silver jubilee banquet at Bible societies working in more than A 15-member board of directors was lecture, on the philosophical roots 1:30 p.m. at Cannstatter volksfest 200 territories and countries. The UBS elected, representing a broad range of of Ukrainian culture, will be followed by verein, 9130 Academy Road, Philadel– has been instrumental in establishing churches. The Rev. Jacob Douchon– a question and answer period, it will be at phia. Banquet tickets are available at S30 several new Bible societies in the Soviet 5 p.m. at the Ukrainian Educational and per person. For more information or to chenko was elected chairman, and Boris Union, as well as in providing more Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road. purchase tickets, please call Edward Tymoshenko as vice-chairman. The Admission: S5. Zetick, (215) 663-0212. than 2.2 million scriptures to the people in the USSR in the last three years. Rev. Douchonchenko expressed his hope that the Bible might play a key role PLEASE NOTE Preview items must be received one week before desired The launching of the Ukrainian Bible in reversing the moral damage inflicted date of publication No information will be taken over the phone. 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