INSIDE:• A year after the Orange Revolution: the view from Kyiv — page 3. • Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art opens exhibit on Orange Revolution — page 8. • Hnizdovsky reburied in Lviv, commemorative art exhibit held in Ukraine — page 9.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIV HE KRAINIANNo. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine KaterynaT YushchenkoU and TNK-BP VerkhovnaW Rada passes donate $200,000 to Oncology Institute 2006 budget by a single vote by Olga Bondaruk by Zenon Zawada Company recently did not contribute to the Special to the Weekly Kyiv Press Bureau revenue increase because privatizations are not included when accounting for govern- KYIV – First Lady Kateryna KYIV – By a single vote, the ment revenues, Mr. Dmytrenko said. Yushchenko’s Ukraine 3000 International Verkhovna Rada on December 20 passed Instead, it was the Yushchenko gov- Charity Fund teamed up with oil company Ukraine’s 2006 budget, which was bol- ernment’s decision to eliminate the free TNK-BP in donating nearly $200,000 stered by a 67 percent increase in govern- economic zones – which offered certain worth of oncology equipment and medi- ment revenue from the prior year, accord- companies special privileges over others cine to the children’s unit of the Ukrainian ing to Finance Minister Viktor Pynzenyk. – that most significantly improved tax Academy of Sciences’ Oncology Institute. The jump in tax income revealed the revenues, he said. At a December 23 ceremony at the progress made by the Ukrainian govern- Rather than drawing in foreign invest- Ukrayinskyi Dim on European Square, ment to collect taxes and import duties ment, it was mainly Ukrainian compa- Mrs. Yushchenko handed a certificate for from businesses, said Andrii Dmytrenko, nies abused the investor-friendly initia- the new equipment to Hryhorii Klymnyuk, a research analyst with Dragon Capital, a tive, Mr. Dmytrenko said. Ukraine’s chief child oncologist. Kyiv-based investment bank. For example, Ukrainian companies “For the first time, authorities, the It also revealed that businesses have would set up special trading companies business sector and charity organizations started to slowly report more of their profit. within the zones and move their profits have turned their attention to the most “There was improved reporting from from Ukraine to offshore zones in order unfortunate,” Mr. Klymnyuk said. local companies,” Mr. Dmytrenko said. to avoid taxation, he said. Among the technology received by “As a result, the tax base increased The Stop Contraband program the Oncology Institute was a device because companies paid higher taxes.” launched by former Prime Minister Yulia bought in the U.S. that enables doctors to The 2006 budget plans for $25 billion in Tymoshenko resulted in an 80 percent diagnose cancer within an hour, as well Olga Bondaruk revenues and about $27 billion in spend- increase in import duty collection as as a fastening device to secure children Kateryna Yushchenko, the first lady of ing, amounting to an estimated $2.6 billion well, Mr. Dmytrenko said. during laser therapy. Ukraine, and Hryhorii Klymnuyk, of deficit. Significant amendments are certain, Stop Contraband was among the Government hospitals have never had the Oncology Institute of the Academy government and private economists said. Yushchenko government’s first major ini- such high-technology equipment, Mr. of Science of Ukraine, address the The International Monetary Fund recent- tiatives. It was launched in late February Klymnyuk said. It helps doctors prescribe press in Kyiv on December 23. ly recommended that Ukraine’s budget in order to stem the flow of illegal imports necessary treatment in time and therefore deficit not exceed 2.5 percent of Gross and exports with the goal of more effec- avoid various complications, he said. annually, or about 70 percent of Domestic Product, a goal which the gov- tive taxation and collection of revenues. About 1,000 children in Ukraine are Ukrainian children being treated for can- ernment’s economists will try to adhere to. Another noteworthy success of the diagnosed with cancer-related illnesses cer, hospital officials said.m They have projected the deficit at 2.5 budget was that for the first time in many each year, according to official govern- It was the first time that the Ukraine percent of GDP, but that is based on a years, it was free from the large-scale cor- ment statistics. 3000 Fund and TNK-BP teamed up to very optimistic projection that Ukraine’s ruption schemes that former President More than 350 children undergo med- GDP will grow by 7 percent next year. Leonid Kuchma’s government was notori- ical treatment at the Oncology Institute (Continued on page 22) The sale of the Kryvorizhstal Steel ous for, said Ivan Lozowy, president of the Kyiv-based Institute of Statehood and Democracy, which is exclusively financed Orthodox Church consecrates bishop for Western Europe by Ukrainian business donations. For example, credits with favored companies without collateral have by Hieromonk Daniel Zelinsky Ukraine held its annual meeting. The monk and took the name Andriy. On stopped, he said. bishops’ conference nominated September 29 of that year Archbishop Mr. Kuchma’s budgets set aside enor- CHICAGO – Seven bishops of the Archimandrite Andriy for the position of Vsevolod ordained Monk Andriy to the Orthodox world, along with over 30 mous sums of money for its State bishop for Western Europe, whose seat holy priesthood with the rank of ihumen. Administration of Affairs, a bureaucracy priests and deacons, gathered on will be in the British capital. On October 21, 2005, during the December 13, 2005, at St. Volodymyr that was directly under the former presi- Bishop Andriy (secular name: Bohdan London Sobor, Metropolitan Constantine dent’s control. Cathedral in Chicago for the consecration Peshko) was born on April 27, 1972, in elevated Ihumen Andriy to the rank of of Bishop Andriy (Peshko) as a new bish- “The parliament didn’t control that siz- western Ukraine. Following the comple- archimandrite. able part of the budget, whose sole pur- op for Western Europe. tion of his elementary and high school On December 12, 2005, again in St. The ceremonies took place on the pose was for Kuchma to retain power,” education, he enrolled in the St. Volodymyr Cathedral in Chicago, many said Dr. Serhii Taran, director of the Kyiv- Feast Day of St. Andrew the First-Called Petersburg Spiritual Seminary in 1989, clergy and faithful witnessed the Apostle and founder of the Church in based International Democracy Institute, completing his seminary education in “Engagement” Service during which which is financed by mid-level Ukrainian Ukraine, with the participation of several 1993. Bishop-elect Andriy pronounced his con- hundred faithful of the Ukrainian businesses and the National Democratic He then came to the United States and fession of faith and his dedication and com- Institute for International Affairs. Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. and the enrolled at Christ the Savior Seminary of mitment to Christ our Lord and the Holy Diaspora. “Now this sizable part of the budget is the American Carpatho-Rusyn Orthodox Ukrainian Orthodox Church and his prom- absent,” Mr. Taran said. The consecration was the result of Church, Johnstown, Pa., for a year of ise to serve faithfully as bishop of London Archimandrite Andriy’s election during Politically, the 226-0 vote for the budg- post-graduate study. He returned to and Western Europe of the Ukrainian et revealed that President Viktor the ninth Sobor of the Ukrainian Ukraine and completed the post-graduate Orthodox Church and the Diaspora. Yushchenko’s Our Ukraine coalition is just Orthodox Church of the Diaspora, held course of theological studies at the Kyiv Presiding over this service was barely forming a parliamentary majority. on October 20-23, 2005, in London with Theological Academy, receiving his mas- Metropolitan Constantine, along with The budget was fully opposed by the the blessing of Metropolitan Constantine, ter’s degree in 1999. In 2000 he received Metropolitan Nicholas of the American Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, which is behaving prime hierarch. The sobor examined the the academic status of a doctoral candi- Carpatho-Rusyn Orthodox Church of the as much of an opponent of Our Ukraine as vital concerns of the Ukrainian Orthodox date in Orthodox theology. U.S.A., Archbishop Vsevolod, Western the Party of Regions and Communist Party. Church in Western Europe, Australia and After returning to the United States, he Eparch U.O.C. of U.S.A., Archbishop The Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc’s 37 New Zealand. was ordained to the deaconate on April 8, Yurij, Ukrainian Orthodox Church of national deputies abstained or were Prior to the convocation of the sobor, 2001, by Archbishop Vsevolod at St. Canada; and Archbishop Job of the absent from voting. the Standing Conference of Ukrainian Volodymyr Cathedral in Chicago. In Orthodox Bishops beyond the Borders of 2004 Deacon Bohdan was tonsured as a (Continued on page 21) (Continued on page 19) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 No. 1

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Will Russian-Ukrainian gas row Kyiv can claim Russian gas Our Ukraine bloc slams rivals go to Swedish arbitration? KYIV – Ukrainian Prime Minister KYIV – The pro-presidential Our Yuriy Yekhanurov said on Channel 5 on Ukraine bloc has condemned the position by Jan Maksymiuk one’s head” and cannot be discussed seri- December 27, 2005, that Ukraine has the taken by the Party of Regions and other RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova Report ously. right to 15 percent of the Russian gas opposition forces in the ongoing gas dispute Moreover, Mr. Yekhanurov assured flowing in transit across its territory. “If with Russia and accused them of “betraying Despite an apparent war of nerves reporters that Moscow is not going to 1,000 cubic meters of gas crosses the national interests,” Interfax-Ukraine report- behind the current Russian-Ukrainian break the existing gas delivery and tran- Ukrainian border, we have the right to ed on December 26, 2005. “We are sur- dispute over gas supplies to and transit sit contract with Ukraine. “We have a take 150 cubic meters as payment for gas prised at the position taken by the Party of across Ukraine in 2006, official Kyiv has contract [in force] and all issues, if there transit. This is a contract. This is a legal Ukraine [led by former Premier Viktor been showing a fairly relaxed attitude in are any problems, can be settled in the formula and our indisputable right,” Mr. Yanukovych] that allows itself to be used as public to Moscow’s demand that gas Stockholm court [Arbitration Institute of Yekhanurov said. Gazprom Deputy a means of pressure on the part of a foreign prices next year be increased more than the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce],” Chairman Aleksandr Medvedev said the state and does not back Ukraine in its talks fourfold from the current level of $50 per he added. previous day that Gazprom will stop gas with Russia,” Our Ukraine said in a state- 1,000 cubic meters. What contract was Mr. Yekhanurov supplies to Ukraine on January 1 at 10 ment. Our Ukraine also lambasted President Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko a.m. if both sides fail to agree on a new talking about? And why was he apparent- Viktor Yushchenko’s erstwhile ally, former said earlier this week that Gazprom is tak- gas price for 2006. “My forecast is that ly confident that Ukraine could prevail in Prime Minister Yuliya Tymoshenko, for ing an “irresponsible approach” in nothing will change after January 1, a potential arbitration case in Stockholm? what it called her “antipatriotic rhetoric” in demanding such a price hike. “I cannot 2006,” ITAR-TASS quoted Ukrainian Naftohaz Ukrayiny, Ukraine’s gas- the gas row. “We refuse to believe that comment on the statements of Gazprom Presidential Secretariat chief Oleh transport company, announced on Yuliya Volodymyrivna’s antipatriotic rheto- officials that the price [for gas] in Ukraine Rybachuk as saying on December 26, December 7, 2005, that it has a document ric has something to do with the dropping will be $220 or $230 for 1,000 cubic 2005. “Private consumers, individuals and in which Gazprom obliged itself to supply of legal proceedings initiated against her in meters. Why not $500 or $700? You communal services will feel no difference Ukraine with gas in 2005-2009 at $50 per Russia,” the statement notes. Russian prose- know, this is not a basis for a political dia- at all, while the interests of enterprises 1,000 cubic meters as payment for Russian cutors said on December 26, 2005, that they logue,” Mr. Yushchenko said on will be defended toughly, and the talks are gas transit across Ukraine in that period. have closed a bribery case against Mrs. December 20, 2005. “Those people who conducted in this way,” Mr. Rybachuk Naftohaz specified that the document at Tymoshenko because the statute of limita- believe it is possible to do it [introduce added. (RFE/RL Newsline) issue is a 2004 addendum to the 2002 con- tions has expired on the corruption charges new gas prices] starting January 1 – I tract with Gazprom on conditions and vol- PM says Swedish arbitration possible against her. (RFE/RL Newsline) wouldn’t call them professionals.” umes of Russian gas transit across Ukraine Ukrainian Prime Minister Yuriy Ukraine, Turkmenistan agree on energy in 2003-2013. The addendum, Naftohaz K YIV – Prime Minister Yekhanurov Yekhanurov, who failed to find a way out said, explicitly fixes the gas transit tariff at said in Kyiv on December 23, 2005, that of the gas impasse in talks with Russian his cabinet is drafting documents for pos- ASHGABAT, Turkmenistan – Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov in $1.09 per 1,000 cubic meters per 100 kilo- Ukrainian Energy Minister Ivan Plachkov meters and the gas price supplied to sible appraisal of its gas-price dispute Moscow on December 19, 2005, did not with Moscow by the Arbitration Institute and Turkmen President Saparmurat Ukraine as payment for transit at $50 per seem to be particularly worried either. He of the Stockholm Chamber of Commerce, Niyazov have reached an agreement on 1,000 cubic meters in 2005-2009. told journalists in Kyiv the following day which is internationally recognized as a 2006 shipments of Turkmen gas to Gazprom immediately reacted to this that the new gas price proposed by neutral venue for settling commercial dis- Ukraine, Interfax reported on December Ukrainian assertion with a statement say- Moscow was “taken from the top of putes (see “RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine, and 23, 2005. Kyiv’s NTN Television reported ing that Russian gas shipment to and Moldova Report,” December 27, 2005), that Ukraine would pay $60 per 1,000 across Ukraine, in accordance with an cubic meters in 2006, an increase on the Jan Maksymiuk is the Belarus and Ukrainian and international news agencies intergovernmental accord of 2001, is pri- $44 paid for 2005 shipments, but other Ukraine specialist on the staff of RFE/RL reported. “I am asking for all necessary reports gave no price information and sug- Newsline. (Continued on page 20) documents to be prepared in case of irre- sponsible statements, particularly those in gested that the final terms would be written form,” Mr. Yekhanurov said at a announced at a later date. “The volumes cabinet meeting. Earlier the same day, and price parameters have been decided in Kyiv brings Black Sea Fleet Russian gas giant Gazprom staged a tele- principle and on mutually advantageous vised rehearsal for switching off gas sup- terms, and the corresponding documents into unresolved gas dispute plies to Ukraine. Naftohaz Ukrayiny chief will now be prepared for signing,” Oleksandr Ivchenko said on December RFE/RL’s Turkmen Service quoted Mr. 26, 2005, that Ukraine’s reserves of gas at Plachkov as saying on December 22, by Valentines Mite discredit Russian foreign policy and it underground storage facilities are suffi- 2005. (RFE/RL Newsline) RFE/RL Newsline will be considered to be a serious set cient to last the country through the winter back in [President Vladimir] Putin’s poli- Russian navy chief assails Ukraine In the midst of ongoing gas talks, but failed to mention any specific vol- cy in Russia,” Mrs. Stanovaya said. umes. Ukraine has 13 underground stor- Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko However, Mrs. Stanovaya said the MOSCOW – Admiral Vladimir Masorin, suggested on December 20, 2005, that age facilities, whose capacity exceeds 30 Ukrainian side will probably be reluctant billion cubic meters. (RFE/RL Newsline) (Continued on page 26) the Kremlin should pay more to base its to put the Sevastopol base issue on the Black Sea Fleet in Crimea. Russia cur- table. “Kyiv cannot link these two prob- rently pays $98 million annually to sta- lems [gas and the base] in the negotia- tion the fleet – left over from Soviet tions with Gazprom,” she said. “Only FOUNDED 1933 times – in the port of Sevastopol. Yushchenko can link these topics in Many analysts are doubtful that HE KRAINIAN EEKLY negotiations with Putin. 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by Yana Sedova emcee encouraging millions of Kyiv Press Bureau Ukrainians to brave the bitter winter cold and persist in carrying out the historic “One Year After” is a four-part series Orange Revolution. examining the lives of Ukrainians one From its start on November 22, 2004, year after the Orange Revolution. The through December 27, 2004, the day the third part features Yevhen Nyshchuk, 34, Supreme Court declared Mr. Yushchenko a Kyiv resident, husband and parent of Ukraine’s president, Mr. Nyshchuk virtu- one son. ally lived on the maidan’s stage. As the Revolution’s main disc jockey, KYIV – Yevhen Nyshchuk felt terri- he introduced the politicians who deliv- fied those few days after the first round ered inspiring speeches, as well as musi- of voting during last year’s presidential cians who energized the demonstrators. elections, when the Central Election In between the speeches and songs, he Commission (CEC) had awarded Viktor calmed a tense crowd that was often in Yanukovych far more votes than Viktor fear for what their own government Yushchenko. might do against them. “I went into this panic,” Mr. Nyshchuk The Revolution convinced him that said. “And it wasn’t only me.” Ukraine had finally identified itself as an That moment, the professional actor independent country, a notion he felt had began thinking about whether he would not fully developed until then. be able to continue his career in the the- As an actor, however, he felt that the aters of Ukraine, especially after having revolution was only a small step in worked for the Yushchenko campaign as changing what is a poorly supported and an event and concert organizer. sparsely-financed arts scene in Kyiv, par- Kyiv, population 2,567,000, is the capital of Ukraine. Kyiv is 82.8 percent ethnic “At that point, we thought (the elec- ticularly with regard to film and theater. Ukrainian; Viktor Yushchenko received 78.37 percent of the vote in the city of tions) will certainly be falsified,” he said. The role Mr. Nyshchuk had played at Kyiv in the 2004 presidential election. “Everyone was convinced of this. But the revolutionary stage brought him pop- then came the thought: Will the people ularity among common people, but did Creative Agency elections. rise up or not?” little to help him as a film and theater Art Veles alone was responsible for his Art Veles became the single event Even then, Mr. Nyshchuk had no idea actor. 2004 presidential campaign, and it is now management company that took on the that he would eventually be on stage at At present Mr. Nyshchuk survives organizing the meetings and forums for the very heart of Ukraine – Independence mostly due to hosting concerts and festi- task of organizing Mr. Yushchenko’s Square – and become the irreplaceable vals throughout Ukraine. campaign during the 2002 parliamentary (Continued on page 10)

OSCE helps implement OSCE awards top Ukrainian Dnister River basin project jounalism students ODESA – A meeting of national work- transboundary issues in the Dniester river Organization for Security moting understanding between the peo- ing groups in Odesa on December 1, basin,” said Raul Daussa of the Office of and Cooperation in Europe ple of eastern and western Ukraine. 2005, marked the end of a project aimed the Coordinator of OSCE Economic and “This has not just been a valuable at enhancing regional cooperation Environmental Activities. “It also served KYIV – An awards ceremony on work experience,” wrote Olga Lytvyn in between Ukraine and Moldova on inte- as a forum for environmental agencies November 14, 2005, marked the end of a her competition essay, “this internship grated water resources management in working in the field.” pilot project by the OSCE project coordi- has given me many new friends and the Dnister/Dniester river basin. Under the project, a diagnostic study nator in Ukraine providing internships helped me to know a city I will love for Supported by the Office of the of the river basin was produced by for outstanding journalism students from the rest of my life.” Ms Lytvyn, who Coordinator of OSCE Economic and national and international experts, which different regions of Ukraine. comes from the eastern city of Luhansk, Environmental Activities, the project, incorporated a number of recommenda- Organized in cooperation with the interned in the western town of Lviv, “Transboundary Cooperation and tions for boosting environmental cooper- national Institute of Mass Information, close to the Polish border. She was Sustainable Management of the Dniester ation in the region. the project arranged monthlong intern- awarded the top prize during the OSCE River,” was implemented with the help The Dnister (as it is known in ships at leading Ukrainian newspapers, ceremony. of the United Nations Economic Ukrainian), one of the major rivers in radio and television stations for journal- Azad Safarov, a student from the east- Commission for Europe. Eastern Europe and an important source ism students from across the country. ern city of Donetsk, said, “These intern- Environmental officials of different of drinking water, is facing serious envi- Students from eastern regions were ships not only united people with differ- levels, local authorities, representatives ronmental problems. The river is shared placed in western and central Ukraine, ent mentalities, something necessary of the civil society and foreign donors between Ukraine and Moldova, including while students from western regions after the 2004 election, but it also that took part in the Odesa meeting, dis- the conflict-ridden Transdniestrian interned in the east. exposed us to the richness and diversity cussed the next steps in achieving sus- region, which makes it difficult to By providing practical experience and of our country.” tainable development of the river basin. achieve a coherent approach to solving opportunities to build networks, and In total, 28 students participated in the “The project helped enhance regional the existing problems and improve river allowing students to live and work in dif- pilot internship project developed by the cooperation between Ukraine and management, noted a press release from ferent regions of the country, the project project coordinator of the Organization Moldova on integrated water resources the Organization for Security and aimed at allaying stereotypes and pro- for Security and Cooperation in Europe. management and discuss outstanding Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Quotable notes OSCE coordinator presents assesment “... Many years ago the Russians accepted – at first reluctantly – the reality of Poland’s complete independence. That was a hard process for them. of Ukrainian adoption mechanism “I guess it’s hard for them to accept the reality of Ukraine’s complete inde- pendence. In a sense it’s even harder than in Poland’s case. KYIV – Strengthening Ukraine’s adop- “This report assists Ukrainian authori- “A lot of Russians regard Ukrainians as their younger brothers. One day they tion system was the focus of a seminar ties in identifying the issues that need to learned that Ukrainians aren’t their younger brothers and that they’re getting up held on December 12, 2005, in Kyiv by be addressed in child welfare and protec- on their feet. They realized that Ukrainians have a political culture that’s more the Office of the OSCE Project tion policy, in order for the national advanced than the Russian one; you can figure out your problems in a democrat- Coordinator and the Ukrainian Family, adoption system to comply with interna- ic manner; you can preserve democracy while solving problems. ... Youth and Sports Ministry, at which the tional children’s rights and protection “I think that the Russians find it hard to reconcile themselves with the idea of findings of an assessment were presented. standards,” said Cordula Wohlmuther, Ukraine as a mature and independent European country, not a province. Senior Ukrainian state officials and senior program officer for the OSCE “But changes will take place, just like they happened between Russia and Poland. I experts reviewed the assessment and Project Coordinator in Ukraine. “It pro- believe that Russia and Ukraine should have good relations. They are very close and made policy recommendations on pro- poses legislative and other initiatives to interconnected, yet these relations must be based on respect and recognition of mutual tecting families and orphans, and the that end.” independence. All this will happen. I’m convinced that Russia will also change. ...” adoption system itself. Allegations of The assessment, which was carried out trafficking and exploitation of Ukrainian by experts from the Geneva-based – Zbigniew Brzezinski, former U.S. national security advisor, adviser to the children, through international adoption International Social Services, examined Center for Strategic and International Studies, and professor of international schemes, as well as issues surrounding current Ukrainian legislation and prac- relations at Johns Hopkins University, in an interview with Serhiy Solodky of the the 1993 Hague Convention on child pro- tices for domestic and international adop- newspaper Den (The Day), December 13, 2005. tection, were also discussed. tion. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 No. 1 Hollywood Trident OBITUARY: John Spencer, 58, actor on“The West Wing” PARSIPPANY, N.J. – John Spencer, actor of Foundation marks stage, screen and television, who played the presi- dent’s chief of staff and, in more recent episodes, a candidate for vice-president on the award-winning fifth year of activity television drama “The West Wing,” died on by Andrij J. Semotiuk December 16, 2005, of a heart attack. He was 58. Mr. Spencer, who was of Ukrainian ancestry on HOLLYWOOD, Calif. – The Hollywood Trident Foundation met his mother’s side, told The Ukrainian Weekly’s on Tuesday, December 13, 2005, at the UCLA Faculty Center to cel- correspondent Helen Smindak back in May 2001: ebrate its fifth anniversary. The meeting included the foundation’s “Yes, I’m half Ukrainian.” regular members and two UCLA professors, Roman Koropecky and “My mother’s maiden name was Bincarowski – Dr. Paul Micevych, who joined in the lively discussion. I have no idea where the family came from in The meeting opened with a brief film, both moving and touch- Ukraine – and my father’s Irish. I think there may ing, put together by Halja Kuchmij and Orest Sushko about the have been some Czech (ancestry) in my father’s Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus and the bandura. Mr. Sushko indicated family – on his father’s side – but I only found that that the film-makers were well into their project and described out in the last six-seven years,” he told Mrs. some of the circumstances involved in the filmed interviews. It is Smindak, who reported on the arts in her clear this film will have a major impact on the Ukrainian communi- “Dateline New York” column for The Weekly. ty and Ukraine. The foundation was pleased to see the progress Mr. Spencer was then appearing as the hard-talk- being made on the film, particularly since the foundation supported ing, recovering junkie trumpet player Martin the project from its inception. Glimmer in the Broadway play “Glimmer, Glimmer The meeting then heard a report from Peter Borisow, the foun- and Shine” – a performance for which he received dation’s president, about his work in Ukraine with the Ukrainian dozens of complimentary reviews from critics. government aimed at encouraging the Ukrainian film and televi- The New York Times theater critic Ben Brantley sion industry. Mr. Borisow reported that all television programs wrote that “Mr. Spencer had the most to work with will soon be required to have proper Ukrainian dubbing (not ... and he brings beautiful pace and variety to the John Spencer Ukrainian subtitles) and that over the next few years, all new long retrospective monologues.” The Daily News films coming into Ukraine will be required to be dubbed into review said: “Spencer, his eyes often lit with a “Execution of Justice” and a Drama Desk nomina- Ukrainian for theatrical distribution. Mr. Borisow added that there loony fire, his gravelly voice a surprisingly elegant tion for his role in “The Day Room.” are good people in the Ukrainian government to work with and instrument for his many caustic lines, makes us Exposure in film work – especially playing that meaningful progress is being made. believe Martin is a man too strong for life to break.” Harrison Ford’s sidekick in “Presumed Innocent” Andriy Semotiuk, the foundation’s executive director, then Mr. Spencer had originated the part of Martin – led to his being cast as Tommy Mullaney on briefed the meeting on the activities of the foundation over the Glimmer at the premiere of “Glimmer” (then “L.A. Law” in 1990, making him a household last five years. Apart from meetings mobilizing people of called “The Glimmer Brothers”) at the name among viewers. Ukrainian origin or interest in the entertainment industry in Williamstown Theater Festival in 1999 and has Mr. Spencer’s work on “The West Wing” as Hollywood, the foundation also: presented Oles Yanchuk’s film, also played it at workshops in upstate New York Leo McGarry, a tough-talking politico, won him “The Undefeated” at UCLA’s film theater; put on a Dovzhenko and New Haven, Conn. The show’s Los Angeles four Emmy nominations and, in 2002, the Emmy Film Festival in coorperation with the UCLA Film Archives and run earned him effusive praise: one reviewer for best supporting actor in a drama series. As he Film School, awarded a scholarship to a student for studies at the called it “never less than compelling,” and another received his Emmy, Mr. Spencer paid tribute to the Los Angeles Film School; subtitled Oles Sanin’s film, “Mamay” noted that “the actor has everything in his arsenal show’s writers and declared that “the prize for me for submission as Ukraine’s entry for the Academy Awards. Best to create a memorable stage character.” is doing the thing I love.” Foreign Language Film Award; helped sister Ukrainian organiza- Mrs. Smindak reported that Mr. Spencer had Mr. Spencer, who attended the Professional tions on general community-related matters; organized a petition begun his career as an actor on “The Patty Duke Children’s School in New York City, Fairleigh of people in the entertainment industry to support the Orange Show”; appeared in the highly rated NBC movie Dickinson University in New Jersey and New Revolution; and worked hard, mainly through its president’s mul- “The Tangled Web”; and starred in Joseph York University, was the only child of Mildred tiple visits to Ukraine, to help Ukraine get its film industry back Wambaugh’s “A Jury of One.” Numerous guest- and John Speshock of Totowa, N.J. on solid ground and focused on Hollywood partners instead of starring appearances included NBC’s “Law & Mr. Spencer was a member of “The West Wing” Russia. It was noted that five years went by very quickly. Order” and “Miami Vice,” as well as “Spenser: cast since the show’s inception. During the most The meeting then launched into a lively discussion of what the For Hire,” “Early Edition” and “Lois & Clark: The recent, seventh, season of “The West Wing,” his foundation has done in its first five years and what it should do in New Adventures of Superman.” character became the running mate to the the future. Among needs identified were setting up a foundation He appeared in hit films with Kevin Spacey, Democratic presidential candidate Matt Santos website for members networking as well as for general informa- Paul Newman, Susan Sarandon, Sylvester (played by Jimmy Smits). tional purposes, setting up workshops in Los Angeles for people Stallone, Robert De Niro, Nicholas Cage, Sean With Mr. Spencer’s sudden death, the NBC show interested in film, promoting a Ukrainian Film Festival in Los Connery and Ed Harris. His comedy credits is now faced with the dilemma of altering its plot Angeles, promoting Ukrainian interest networking in the enter- included the films “Forget Paris” with Billy lines. It was a case of life imitating art, as McGarry tainment industry, doing a film based on Eugenia Dallas’ autobio- Crystal, “Green Card” with Gerard Depardieu and had suffered a heart attack on “The West Wing” and graphical book, “One Woman, Five Lives, Five Countries,” hold- Andie McDowell, and “Albino Alligator” with was forced to give up his job as chief of staff. ing periodic community-based screenings of Ukrainian films and Matt Dillon and Faye Dunaway. “John was an uncommonly good man, an continuing the foundation’s work in Ukraine. All of the partici- In theater work Mr. Spencer won an Obie exceptional role model and a brilliant actor,” said pants agreed there is much more for the foundation to do and that Award for his performance in “A Still Life,” a Aaron Sorkin, who created the series, and Tommy it is worthy of the Ukrainian community’s support. The executive New York Drama League honor for his portrayal Schlamme, one of its original producers, in a joint will now try to work with these ideas for future growth of the of Dan White in the Broadway production of statement reported by the Associated Press. Hollywood Trident Foundation. Roselle Park adopts resolution on Famine Hollywood Trident Foundation works ROSELLE PARK, N.J. – The mayor and coun- The resolution was passed by the governing body cil of this New Jersey town on November 14, of the Borough of Roselle Park in recognition of the 2005, adopted a resolution (No. 131-05) solemnly fact that “Ukrainian Americans form an integral part Theto Hollywood foster Tridentmore Foundation films on was Ukraine formed to foster remembering the victims of the Communist-engi- of the ethnographic map of Roselle Park and con- more films about the contribution of Ukrainians to modern neered Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. tribute to its rich cultural diversity.” civilization worldwide and also to bring together entertain- The resolution noted that 2005 marked the 72nd It directed that the Famine should be solemnly ment and media industry professionals in support of the fol- anniversary of the Famine-Genocide, “which remembered by Roselle Park residents and urged lowing further objectives: resulted in the deaths of at least 6 million that the United Nations and all governments of the 1. To support fellow members in their career pursuits in Ukrainians and was covered up and officially world “should recognize the Famine-Genocide “as the entertainment and media industry in Hollywood and inter- denied by Russian Communist authorities.” It also an act of ‘crimes against humanity.’ ” nationally; and pointed out that “at the height of the Famine, The measure further resolved that a copy of the 2. To facilitate contact among professionals working in the Ukrainian villagers were dying at the rate of resolution be sent to Board of Education Member entertainment industry who are interested in Ukrainian affairs; and 25,000 per day” and referred to the trailblazing Alex Balaban, a Ukrainian American, and 3. To conduct seminars, workshops and other entertain- work of the U.S. Commission on the Ukraine Ukraine’s Mission to the United Nations. ment projects for members. Famine, citing its conclusion that victims “starved The resolution was read on the local public The Hollywood Trident Foundation includes members living to death in a man-made famine” and that “Joseph access channel on cable television by Mayor in the Los Angeles area working in the media and entertainment Stalin and the Russian Community leadership com- Joseph DeIorio; and the reading was broadcast sev- industries. Affiliates in other cities work with the Foundation. mitted genocide against Ukrainians in 1932-1933.” eral times. Persons who work in the entertainment or media industries may sign up as regular members. Persons who do not work in these industries but nonetheless support these goals may sign Got a group? Need The Weekly? up as associate members. Anyone desiring membership Call our subscription department to find out how you may qualify should e-mail the foundation at [email protected] for an application form. for a group discount on your Weekly subscriptions. 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THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM The UNA’s Soyuzivka resort hosts annual teachers’ seminar by Halyna Pliaka KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Nineteen teachers from schools of Ukrainian stud- ies in New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio and Connecticut attended the annual teachers’ seminar held at the Ukrainian National Association’s Soyuzivka estate on July 24 through August 6, 2005. Courses encompassed Ukrainian histo- ry, language, literature and culture; instructors during the seminar included Dr. Eugene Fedorenko, president of the Educational Council and organizer of its teachers’ seminars – Mykola Francuzenko, George Gajecky and Ihor Mirchuk. The teachers’ seminar, already in its 21st year, provides both for the training of new teachers and the upgrading of teachers’ qualifications. One of the participants of the seminar, Halyna Pliaka of Parma, Ohio, noted that although the teachers spent the majority of their time attending lectures, “we were pleasantly surprised by Soyuzivka – the Participants of the teachers’ seminar held at Soyuzivka during the summer of 2005. forests and the mountains, which remind- ed us of our Carpathians .... we felt very much at ease among all this nature.” The courses were held with the finan- cial assistance of the Ukrainian National Association as well as Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union, Ukrainian National Federal Credit RETIREMENT? Union, Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union (Philadelphia), The Heritage Foundation (Chicago), Ukrainian Free University Foundation, SUMA (Yonkers) Federal Credit Union, ARE YOU READY? Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union and Self Reliance (New Jersey) Federal Credit Union.

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CHRISTMAS PASTORALS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Ukraine’s energy dilemma Let us thank God and glorify him Pastoral letter of the Permanent an only Son coming from the Father, filled Zbigniew Brzezinski, the former U.S. national security advisor, recently said that Conference of the Ukrainian Orthodox with enduring love” (John 1:14). John is Russians have a hard time accepting the reality of Ukraine’s complete independence. Bishops Beyond the Borders of Ukraine emphasizing the miracle of the persistence In the past month, Russian President Vladimir Putin has once again proven on the blessed feast of the Nativity. of God’s Grace. In spite of the rejection, in Dr. Brzezinski’s point. Under the guise of the state-owned gas monopoly spite of the resistance, He keeps coming, Gazprom, Mr. Putin is again exerting pressure on Ukraine. But this time Ukraine “Let us glorify and thank God the He keeps returning, He keeps trying to is fighting back and a dispute has erupted over how much Ukraine should pay for Father for He, in His great mercy, sent break through to offer us His love. Russian gas in 2006. forth His Son, made of a women, made And, as the Evangelist says, those who Ukraine gets 25 billion cubic meters of natural gas from Russia as a barter under the law, to redeem them that were finally say “Yes,” – those who receive payment for transporting gas to Europe through its pipeline. Ukraine gets 31 per- under the law, that we might receive the Him – “He empowers to become the chil- cent of the 80 billion cubic meters of natural gas it uses annually from Russia, adoption of sons.” (Galatians 4:4-5) dren of God” (John 1:12). No more beau- while the rest comes from domestic sources and Turkmenistan. Dearly Beloved Clergy and Faithful of tiful or important Christmas story has ever According to the new Russian policy, natural gas prices for Ukraine would our Holy Ukrainian Orthodox Church been written. Nor more powerful example increase from a rate of $50 per 1,000 cubic meters to $220-$230 per 1,000 cubic beyond the borders of Ukraine, and can be provided for our own lives. meters – a more than fourfold increase. Gazprom has also demanded that the Brothers and Sisters of the Faith in Ukraine: Let us no longer resist the Grace, the new payments be made in cash. Christ is born! Glorify Him! Light and the Life. Let us boldy share it Though high-ranking Ukrainian officials – including Prime Minister Yuriy The world today, just as it was at the with an increasingly secularized society. Yekhanurov – have traveled to Moscow to negotiate a deal, a tense standoff has time of the Nativity of our Lord and Savior, Let us persist in our efforts to end war, in nonetheless developed. Jesus Christ, is in so many ways enveloped our efforts to proclaim the sanctity of all Meanwhile, the European Union has reason to be concerned. About half the in sorrow and gloom. This is because of the life – especially that of the innocent natural gas consumed there comes from Gazprom, and most of that is shipped in ravages of evil, the culture of death in our unborn, in our efforts to live in Christ’s pipelines through Ukraine. Russia has threatened to cut off the gas supply to society, man’s inhuman treatment of fellow love. “For God so loved the world that Ukraine if a deal is not reached by January 1. man and the consequences of natural disas- He gave His Only-Begotten Son, that The move by Gazprom appears to be another attempt by Mr. Putin to influ- ters. Just as our Lord came as the innocent whoever believes in Him should not per- ence countries that have long since left Russia’s sphere of influence. Some ana- child over 2,000 years ago, however, He ish but have eternal life. For God sent the lysts have suggested that it is punishment for Ukraine’s electing a reform-mind- comes to us again in modern times bring- Son into the world, not to condemn the ed, pro-western president and that Russia is trying to influence the outcome of ing us salvation. God takes on our humani- world, but that the world might be saved the March 2006 parliamentary elections in Ukraine. ty so that we can be elevated to the divine, However, what is clear is that Gazprom wants to charge Ukraine much more through him.” (John 3:16-17) Believe it! so that we can have life, peace and hope. As a result of the events that unfolded in than it did in the previous year, while charging neighboring Belarus – whose Had He not come, we would have no cause president has always stood firmly beside Mr. Putin – a pittance. Ukraine one year ago, this season of mira- for celebration at any time. cles will forever be associated with the mira- On December 29, 2005, Belarus ceded control to Gazprom of a transit Because He came, we can now compre- pipeline that crosses Belarus into Europe. Two days earlier, Gazprom reached an cle of peace and love that unfolded before hend the compassion, the concern, the love the eyes of the world in the sub-freezing agreement to sell gas to Belarus for $46.68 per 1,000 cubic meters – just 20 per- of God for all mankind and His desire to cent of what it wants to charge Ukraine. streets of Kyiv during the Orange bring about our salvation. The Only- In its discussions with Russia, Ukraine has rightly agreed to pay market rates, Revolution. May the faithful of the Church Begotten Son is the center and cornerstone but in phased increases over a period of time, rather than all at once. in Ukraine – our brothers and sisters in Faith of all human and divine history and we Russia expressed interest in a Russian-Ukrainian natural gas consortium that and by blood for the majority of our faithful celebrate His Incarnation not only on would give it co-ownership of Ukraine’s transit pipelines. However, Prime in the diaspora – along with their leaders, December 25/January 7, but in all seasons, Minister Yekhanurov rightly rejected the offer during negotiations in Moscow. political and spiritual, open themselves to at all times and in all occasions. We cele- Mr. Putin’s policies have been so heavy-handed that some Russian insiders the Grace that unites all and heals all. They brate it in the ways we share the love. We have begun to chafe. On December 27, 2005, Andrei Illarionov, a senior eco- and you are in our continued prayers. celebrate the Incarnation in the ways we nomic adviser to President Putin, resigned, saying Russia had used its energy We greet you all during this Holy, are willing to empty ourselves of pride and reserves not merely as an instrument of foreign policy, but as “a weapon.” Holy Season and pray that all the love, vanity enabling us to abandon our judg- Russia, it appears, hopes that by raising prices and tightening the gas supply peace and joy of the Christ-Child will fill ment and condemnation of our neighbor. during the winter it can bring a pro-Kremlin coalition to power in the coming your homes and lives throughout the We celebrate the Incarnation when we Verkhovna Rada elections. coming new year. become Christ in the lives of others – “I think that the Russians find it hard to reconcile themselves with the idea of expressing our concern and compassion Ukraine as a mature and independent European country, not a province,” Dr. † Constantine for them regardless of their life circum- Brzezinski said. “But changes will take place, just like they happened between Metropolitan, Ukrainian Orthodox stances. We celebrate the Incarnation when Russia and Poland. I believe that Russia and Ukraine should have good relations. Church of the U.S.A. and Diaspora we cease resisting the gift of His Grace. They are very close and interconnected, yet these relations must be based on No one has ever exceeded the evangelist † John respect and recognition of mutual independence.” John (the Beloved One) in his powerful Metropolitan-Elect, Ukrainian As Ukrainian and Russian officials continue to negotiate the terms of an agree- description of the Incarnation/Nativity – the Orthodox Church of Canada ment, Mr. Putin must take these words to heart. If Ukraine and Russia are to live miracle of “God Eternal” (Boh Predvichnyi) as neighbors, they must respect and recognize each other’s mutual independence. who comes to us and reveals Himself to us † Antony in the Person of a tiny, vulnerable human Archbishop, Ukrainian Orthodox Child. “In Him was life and the life was the Church of the U.S.A. Jan. Light of men” (John 1:4). John is telling us † Vsevolod that in and through our Lord Jesus, God has Archbishop, Ukrainian Orthodox Turning the pages back... made it possible for us to experience His Church of the U.S.A. power and love in the depths of our exis- 2 tence so that we may have fullness of life † Ioan and the ability to share that fulness. Archbishop, Ukrainian Orthodox 2005 The United States – both the Bush administration and We should notice, however, the unex- Church in the Diaspora members of Congress – hailed the December 26, 2004, presi- pected turn John makes in the middle of dential election in Ukraine as a historic event, congratulated his description! Turning from this descrip- † Yurij the Ukrainian people for their accomplishment and acknowl- tion of Grace and Light and Life, John Archbishop, Ukrainian Orthodox edged America’s responsibility to help them achieve their goals, reported Yaro Bihun suddenly says, “To His own He came, yet Church of Canada in our issued dated January 2, 2005. His own did not accept Him” (John 1:11). Speaking a day after the election, Secretary of State Colin Powell expressed the Then just as suddenly, he returns once † Jeremiah U.S. government assessment of the importance of what happened in Ukraine: “This is again to the scheme of Grace, saying, Bishop, Ukrainian Orthodox Eparchy an historic moment for democracy in Ukraine,” he said. Even though the election “And we have seen His glory. The glory of of South America (UOC of the U.S.A.) results were not yet official, he added “it appears that the Ukrainian people finally had an opportunity to choose freely their next president.” He said the election observers of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe had already noted that while there were some shortcomings, overall the elec- tions were very close to meeting international democratic standards. “The Ukrainian people can truly be proud of this achievement,” Secretary Powell added. “We have said that we are prepared to work closely with the winner of Sunday’s election as long as the election was won in a free and fair contest,” Secretary Powell said. “We are prepared to move forward on many issues of importance to Ukraine.” “Ukrainians own Ukraine. And what we’re going to do is work with the Ukrainians to help them achieve their dreams and aspirations, help them improve their economy, and to help them improve their relations with us and with the rest of the world,” he said. Our Washington correspondent also reported that some members of Congress had spent their holiday recess in Ukraine as election observers, among them Jim Kolbe (R) of Arizona, (Continued on page 19) “The Three Magi Bearing Gifts,” by Petro Cholodny Jr. No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 7

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS Diplomats issue cordial wishes PERSPECTIVES BY ANDREW FEDYNSKY Christmas and New Year greetings the United Nations, I wholeheartedly from the Permanent Representative of wish to you, Dear Friends, that the New Ukraine to the United Nations, Year may multiply your personal joyous Ambassador Valeriy Kuchinsky, to the feelings as well as see the realization of Ukrainian diaspora. your good intentions and long-cherished New Year’s reflections dreams. 2005 was a good year for Ukraine. which he will be measured, not the per- Dear Friends: I sincerely thank you for the valuable Predictably, President Viktor Yushchenko sonal honors he and others have won. On behalf of the Permanent Mission assistance you have always rendered to dominated, collecting many awards in the A year into a five-year term, there can be of Ukraine to the United Nations, and us. For us, this is an important expression process: Time Magazine named him one of no definitive judgment, but so far the from me personally, please accept our of your trust and support for the intensive the most significant people of 2004; in April, Yushchenko administration is making good most cordial wishes of a Merry efforts that Ukraine, newly reborn in the he received the John F. Kennedy Profiles in progress. Reversing last year’s rigged “pri- Christmas and a Happy New Year 2006. wake of the Orange Revolution, is now Courage Award; in September, the vatization” that delivered Kryvorizhstal to During this beautiful and blessed time applying on the international scene. Philadelphia Liberty Award; in October, President Kuchma’s son-in-law for a mere of the year, I want to wish good health, I am confident that our traditionally Britain’s Queen Elizabeth presented him $800 million, President Yushchenko con- happiness, prosperity and well-being to close and fruitful cooperation will further with the first Chatham House Prize; in ducted a televised auction that brought in every Ukrainian household in the United facilitate the success of our common November, the European Union (EU) recog- $4.8 billion from Mittal, the world’s largest States. Ukrainian cause. nized him as European Citizen of the Year; steel company. Now plans are under way to Saying good-bye to 2005, each of us In accordance with our ancient tradi- he was a finalist for the Nobel Peace Prize. privatize Ukrtelekom, the country’s largest will obviously try to keep only the best tion, we wish you all the best, all that is Confirming that ours is an era where telecom company. Mr. Yushchenko also memories of the passing year, while at good and joy for many years to come. distance has been annihilated, I saw Mr. eliminated more than 4,000 regulations that the same time pinning hopes and aspira- Yushchenko several times in 2005. I was restricted business registration, clamped tions on the year to come. Christ is born! at St. Pokrova in Parma, Ohio, in January down on tax evasion, increased tax rev- On behalf of Ukraine’s diplomats in Glorify Him! when he took the oath as president of enues, balanced the budget and paid off Ukraine, his voice resounding at the Rada Ukraine’s deficit. Freedom House reports in Kyiv and then a nano-second later, it that Mr. Yushchenko’s government made LETTERS TO THE EDITOR boomed from speakers mounted on either significant progress in press freedoms, civil side of a big-screen television on the ball- society, and judicial reform. Visa require- room wall. With my wife, children, ments for visitors from the EU and North Truly, the Moscow Patriarchate is doing friends and nearly a thousand others, I America were eliminated. Working to The real meaning a marvelous job of misinformation, more saw eight heads of state in attendance, as reclaim Ukraine’s history, he honored the fitting of the Communist KGB than well as Secretary of State Colin Powell, veterans of UPA and the Red Army, pub- of nationalism Christianity. NATO chief Jaap de Hoop Scheffer, First licly mourned the victims of the Holodomor Dear Editor: Recently, the Kyiv Patriarchate Lady Kateryna Chumachenko- while condemning the communist rule A letter to the editor in the December Bishop Mefodii Sribniak in Sumy print- Yushchenko, etc. Every now and then, the which implemented the Famine-Genocide. 11, 2005, issue of The Weekly suggests ed a small prayer book in Ukrainian. The camera peeked discretely at outgoing At the commemoration of Auschwitz’s lib- that the editors avoid using the term prayers are prefaced with a justification President Leonid Kuchma, sitting silently, eration, he lit a candle for the victims and “nationalists” because it “has largely a that prayer in one’s native tongue is his face pale, eyes sad as death. noted that many Ukrainians had been pejorative connotation in the West and is acceptable to God and not only to be In April, I was in Washington and saw inmates there, including his own father. often employed in scapegoating used at bazaars and for lowly daily Mr. Yushchenko address a Joint Session of Europe took note of all this. In October, Ukrainians.” needs. In these highly Russified areas, Congress. In 216 years, only 93 foreigners NATO conducted four-day maneuvers in The pejorative connotation is emloyed the Moscow Church has brainwashed have done so, including the Marquis de Western Ukraine. Soon after, the secre- only by those who do not know (or do people that even prayer should be in LaFayette, Winston Churchill, Nelson tary general declared that Ukraine’s transi- not want to know) the real meaning of Russian. Mandela, Lech Walesa, Yitzak Rabin. tion to NATO’s Membership Action Plan nationalism. Unfortunately, even in North America, America’s leading political professionals was a likely prospect. At a conference in Webster’s Dictionary defines national- many Orthodox Ukrainians don’t seem rose to their feet to welcome Ukraine’s Kyiv, Britain’s Prime Minister Tony Blair ism as “loyalty and devotion to a nation.” to be aware of what is at stake. Under the president. Understandably: they know how announced that the EU recognizes guise of canonicity, some feel that the hard it is to build a crowd and as politicians Ukraine as a Market Economy and sup- Leo Iwaskiw Moscow Church is more acceptable than who worry about their re-election every ports her entry into the World Trade Philadelphia the Kyiv Church as Patriarch moment of the day, they’re aware of how Organization. Bartholomew in Constantinople has not rare political courage really is. They were There were also grave problems in 2005. accepted the canonicity of the Kyiv honoring a fellow practitioner who had sur- In a government crisis, Mr. Yushchenko dis- Church, although it preceded that of vived assassination and then, desperately missed the popular Yulia Tymoshenko. He Un-Christian Moscow. ill, organized a crowd of a million people, had to address embarrassing questions It is time for Ukrainians in Canada maintaining tens of thousands of them at about his son’s shady business deals. Most and the United States to actively support Independence Square for the better part of ominously, an increasingly dictatorial behavior on display our Christian brothers and sisters, both a month in the dead of winter, while nego- Russia continues to meddle in Ukraine’s Dear Editor: tiating a rerun of the election that had been internal affairs, seeking to sabotage her nas- Michael Kozak in his letter, “Moscow Catholic and Orthodox, in Ukraine. Both Churches were violently oppressed and stolen from him. His astonishing triumph, cent democracy. These Kremlin policies still uses the Church as a Tool” (October achieved under the constant glare of televi- are an affront and challenge to the whole 23), aptly described how Moscow persecuted, and produced many martyrs under the Communist regime. Their sion cameras, gave him a rock star’s aura world and it’s why Ukraine will continue to Patriarchate followers attacked Cardinal and the mystique of historic inevitability. be in the news – every step toward democ- Lubomyr Husar and his faithful during biggest transgression was to be Ukrainian and today the Moscow Two days later, back home in racy or away, anywhere, is measured the historic August 21 divine liturgy cel- Cleveland, watching the broadcast of Patriarchate still holds them accountable against the Orange Revolution. ebrating the transfer of the headquarters Pope John Paul II’s funeral in Rome, I Today, energy issues dominate in and, therefore, showers their Churches of the Ukrainian Catholic Church from again saw Mr. Yushchenko, the TV cam- Ukraine. In March, there will be parlia- with abuse, hatred and persecution. Lviv to Kyiv. eras still zooming in on him. mentary elections. In June, Ukraine This un-Christian behavior extends Former Prime Minister Yulia meets Spain in the World Cup soccer Halyna Wawryshyn not only to the Ukrainian Catholic Tymoshenko also had a significant interna- tournament. The world is sure to focus on Toronto Church, but also the Ukrainian Orthodox tional impact. Even though she’s no longer those. Throughout 2006, Mr. Yushchenko Church – Kyiv Patriarchate. Both of in power, Forbes Magazine’s listing of the will remain at the center of things, which these Churches celebrate the beautiful We welcome your opinion World’s 100 most powerful women ranks is good. He’s a courageous, decisive liturgy in Ukrainian and also uphold her third. Glamorous, and politically leader who thinks on his feet and grows The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters Ukrainian customs and traditions. All savvy, Ms. Tymoshenko also appeared in with every challenge. He’s a player. this is anathema to Moscow, which can to the editor and commentaries on a variety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian Elle Magazine, Playboy (fully clothed, to I was in Kyiv in August on Ukraine’s hardly become the Third Rome if this American and Ukrainian Canadian com- be sure) and plenty of news publications. Independence Day when I encountered continues and it loses the hold on munities. Opinions expressed by colum- For her part, First Lady Kateryna Mr. Yushchenko yet again, this time at the Ukrainian property that was strengthened nists, commentators and letter-writers are Yushchenko appeared in Harper’s Bazaar, Maidan. I remember his speech, above all under the Communist regime. their own and do not necessarily reflect the television news shows like 60 Minutes, at for this memorable line: the new Ukraine, There have been reports in southern opinions of either The Weekly editorial university forums in the U.S., etc. he said, is being shaped by millions of Ukraine and in Crimea of Ukrainian staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian Still, it’s not about personality; it’s hands. Well said. Everyone who cares for Orthodox priests of the Kyiv Patriarchate National Association. where the country stands. After all, Mr. Ukraine, who appreciates the critical role being beaten up by followers of the Letters should be typed and signed Yushchenko promised to lead Ukraine her independence plays in a dangerous Moscow Patriarchate for trying to estab- (anonymous letters are not published). Letters are accepted also via e-mail at away from Moscow, toward Europe; world, should rally to President lish Kyiv Patriarchate churches in those [email protected]. The daytime phone away from corruption and political Yushchenko’s call and lend a hand, areas. In the northeastern oblast of Sumy, number and address of the letter-writer must manipulation to democracy and market whether at a summer camp, a chorus, Kyiv Patriarchate priests have had their be given for verification purposes. Please economics. Those are the goals against church hall, museum, Saturday school or windows broken and are even spat upon note that a daytime phone number is essen- building a bridge to Ukraine. 2005 was a by toothless old ladies professing to be tial in order for editors to contact letter-writ- Andrew Fedynsky’s e-mail address is: good year; no less challenging than last. followers of the Moscow Patriarchate. ers regarding clarifications or questions. 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Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago opens exhibit on Orange Revolution by Laryssa Chreptowsky Reifel Experimental Space, or in Ukrainian, as obviously tied to the “street,” as it of the revolution – Yuschenko’s chal- “Revolutsiinyi Experimentalnyi Prostir.” were. There are pieces that offer both lenges, the pervasiveness of CHICAGO – Have the egg cartons Each artist’s work either interprets the realism and abstraction, historical refer- Yanukovych’s continued presence and and mattresses arrived yet? Stranger events of the revolution, or induces one ences and ironic commentary. the legacy of Soviet politics. From there questions about modern art have been to contemplate serious questions about The installation of the exhibit by co- the viewer is taken directly to the street posed. On December 1-2, 2005, the the revolution itself, the political process curators Nicholas Sawicki of UIMA and as rolled up, used mattresses bound by Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in in Ukraine, and Ukraine’s evolution as a Yulia Vaganova, acting director of the silver duct tape “Crowd” together to Chicago opened an exhibit titled “Artists democratic entity. For example, one CCA, (who came from Kyiv to attend communicate the spirit and emotion of Respond: Ukrainian Art and the Orange piece titled “Victory” by Artur Revolution.” Belorozov, is a compilation of egg car- The exhibit presented the selected tons that hang on the wall. works of a group of 15 young artists who Though egg cartons might not seem participated in the demonstrations on particularly consequential to the casual Kyiv’s Independence Square during the observer, they were critical to the revolu- Orange Revolution. The Center for tion. The demonstrators stood on egg car- Contemporary Art (CCA) in Kyiv is locat- tons to keep their feet off the cold ground ed directly on the square where the first during their vigil. This increased their demonstrations began. The Center opened endurance to remain outside during the its doors to students and artists, transform- revolution. The different types of egg ing its gallery space into a collective stu- cartons used in the piece symbolize the dio for the production of new art. This synthesis of a diverse group of people union of artists, ideas and physical site united in the cause for democracy. became known as the Revolutionary Other works in the exhibition are not

Nicholas Sawicki and Yulia Vaganova – co-curators of the exhibit “Artists Respond: Ukrainian Art and the Orange Revolution.”

the installation and opening of the exhib- the revolution. it), is particularly compelling as it takes The UIMA hosted a special opening the viewer through a riveting emotional for members of the press and dignitaries. experience. Following a brief explana- There were over 100 individuals in atten- tion of the Revolutionary Experimental dance that included members of the Space, the viewer is instantly brought media, elected and appointed govern- into the spirit of the exhibit as he begins ment officials, gallery and museum rep- with a particularly colorful piece called resentatives, representatives from the “Dobryi Den,” where a man is falling in Chicago Mayor’s Office and members of President of Heritage Foundation Julian Kulas, Cook County Commissioner a sea of color. the UIMA board of directors and execu- Tony Peraika, UIMA Vice-Chairman Laryssa Chreptowsky Reifel and State The exhibit then continues with many Senator Walter Dudycz at the exhibit. pieces that explore the political questions (Continued on page 20) “Still the River Flows” gives ancient winter solstice rituals meaning in the present day

by Olena Jennings koliadnyky sing a separate long song to each member of the household. The songs NEW YORK – At The Ukrainian are chosen specifically for that person by Museum on Sunday, December 11, 2005, the lead singer. In a display of traditional Yara Arts Group presented the art installa- songs that was part of the performance, tion “Still the River Flows” along with a Vera Slywotzky and Allison Hiroto short performance for the opening. “Still the emphasized the enchanting quality of the River Flows” provides a window into the music with the song in which they repeat- significance that ancient winter solstice and ed “Dai Bozhe,” Oh Lord, May it by so! Christmas rituals have in the modern day. The next performance was by The title has a dual meaning. “Still” acclaimed Ukrainian singer Mariana has both the sense of the frozen river and Sadovksa. Sadovska involved the audi- “still to this day.” The installation by ence in a soulful performance of two tra- Watoku Ueno showcases the beauty and ditional koliada songs from Central mystery of the rituals, using the photo- Ukraine. graphs of Alexander Khantaev and video When Mr. Ueno began to design the by Andrea Odezynska. art installation, his first step was the Work on the installation began when exploration of the koliada rituals. He set Mr. Khantaev accompanied Yara director out to discover why they were per- Virlana Tkacz to the Carpathian Village formed, but found no complete authorita- of Kryvorivnia to photograph koliada, or tive explanation. The river appeared to be Ukrainian Winter rituals, in January central to the rituals that concluded with 2003. They did not expect to encounter the blessing of the water. Mr. Ueno, such an ancient, colorful and extensive therefore, made the river image central to performance of traditions. The winter rit- the exhibition. ual that began on January 6, with the din- Mr. Khantaev’s photographs, which Alexander Khantatev ner of 12 dishes captivated them. follow the chronology of the ritual, are Koliadnyky, or carolers, in Kryvorivnia featured in Yara Arts Group's installa- In the performance piece that preceded pasted against a flowing background of tion “Still the River Flows: A Glimpse into Winter Solstice and Christmas the opening of the installation, Olga white paper supported by birch branches. Rituals in a Carpathian Village” at The Ukrainian Museum in New York. Shuhan played a lonely housewife in an The image of the river is also important excerpt from Yara’s “Koliada: Twelve in Ms. Odezynska’s videos, serving as a Dishes.” The excerpt not only enter- foundation and connective tissue in the room. They anchor the installation in the a.m. to 5 p.m. through January 29, as part tained, but served to introduce the dinner story of the koliadnyky in Kryvorivnia. place where the winter solstice and of the exhibition “The Tree of Life, the traditions. The housewife invited the The video footage of the performing Christmas rituals remain central to the Sun, the Goddess: Symbolic Motifs in spirits to dinner and recited a poetic list koliadnyky played in opposite parts of lives of the people. The Yara Arts Group Ukrainian Folk Art” developed by of traditional dishes. the room creates the impression, through effectively combined visual media and Lubow Wolynetz, curator of the muse- The koliada rituals continue with the use of echoes, that the viewer is expe- text to re-create the feeling and emotion um’s folk art collection. To find out more “Twelve Days of Song” during which the riencing the rituals firsthand. associated with these rituals. about The Ukrainian Museum in New “koliadnyky,” or carolers go from house The words to a winter song about that The exhibit “Still the River Flows” York City, log on to www.ukrainianmu- to house. Ms. Tkacz explained that the village of Kryvorivnia wind around the continues Wednesday to Sundays 11:30 seum.org. No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 9 Hnizdovsky reburied in Ukraine, commemorative art exhibit held in Lviv by Ika Casanova sometimes amusing images, which often draw upon the life of his native land. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The urn with the “Hnizdovsky follows in the tradition ashes of painter and graphic artist Jacques of so many immigrants to America who Hnizdovsky (1915-1985) – one of the have fused the artistic traditions of their foremost woodcut artists in America – homelands with the energey of the New was transferred from New York to World to weave a tapestry that enriches Ukraine for reburial, in accordance with all our lives and brings our countries the last wishes of the artist whose creative together. To his family and those who legacy forms a valuable part of the perma- work to carry on his legacy, I offer my nent collections of leading American best wishes and congratulations.” museums and institutions, and, since Copies of the exhibition catalogue were 1990, the museums of Ukraine. sent out to over 100 museums throughout The urn was transferred from the colum- Ukraine, courtesy of the UCCA Kyiv barium of the Episcopal Cathedral of St. Bureau, in an effort to further acquaint Jacques Hnizdovsky (1915-1985). John the Divine in New York City to Ukrainians with the artistic legacy of Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv, where reburial Hnizdovsky. Also, over 100 posters were took place on November 5, 2005. Both ebrated through prizes, fellowships, exhibi- printed in conjunction with the exhibition. tions, publications and museum acquistions. New York’s renowned Gothic cathedral The 50 works that were on exhibit at and Lviv’s historic cemetery have a unique The artist’s various awards from pres- the National Museum of Lviv as part of tigious instititons include the Associated place in the architectural, social and cultur- the commemorative exhibition had been American Artists (eleven awards from al history of their respective cities. donated to the permanent collections of 1959-1983), Museum of Fine Arts, The site of the Hnizdovsky reburial is the aforementioned three museums by Boston (1961), Boston Printmakers the main section of Lviv’s landmark Mrs. Hnizdovsky and Mira Hnizdovsky in (1962) and the National Academy of cemetery – the final resting place of 1990. Also donated to the National Design (1963), among others. prominent Ukrainian civic and cultural Museum of Lviv was a bust of the late In 1976 a fully illustrated catalogue figures – diagonally across from the bur- artist, the work of Ukrainian Canadian raisonné titled “Jacques Hnizdovsky: ial place of Ukraine’s renowned writer sculptor Leo Mol (Leonid Molodozhanyn) Ivan Franko (1856-1916). which was done in 1970. Woodcuts and Etchings” was produced by A black granite gravestone at the site The reburial ceremony and the exhibi- Abe M. Tahir Jr., owner of the Tahir carries the inscription – “Yakiv tion opening received extensive coverage Galleries in New Orleans and Beverly Hnizdovsky, graphic artist – painter, in the Ukrainian media, including press, Hills, with a foreword by Peter A. Wick, 1915-1985.” Above the inscription is an radio and television. Articles and inter- longtime curator of the department of print- oval bas-relief, depicting the artist at views appeared in the Lviv newspapers ing and graphic arts of Houghton Library at work on a woodcut, which is based on Lvivska Hazeta, Vysokyi Zamok and Harvard University.A revised edition, the 1981 work titled “Self-Portrait.” Expres as well as in the Kyiv-based titled “Jacque Hnizdovsky: Woodcuts and Officiating at the reburial ceremony Ukrainian daily Den and in its English- Etchings,” appeared in 1987. was Bishop Ihor Vozniak, then acting language weekly digest The Day. Channel By the end of his lifetime in 1985, administrator of the archeparchy of Lviv, 5 of Kyiv supplied live television cover- Hnizdovsky was represented in major and currently the newly appointed arch- age of both events throughout Ukraine. public, insitution and private collections, bishop of the Lviv Archeparchy. among them: Butler Institute of American * * * Present at the reburial were Stephanie Art; Chrysler Museum; Duke University Hnizdovsky, the artist’s widow, and daugh- A native of Ukraine, Jacques Hnizdovsky Museum of Art; Library of Congress; New ter Mira Hnizdovsky, some 30 members of was born on January 27, 1915, in the village Orleans Museum of Art; Museum of Fine the late artist’s extended family in Ukraine, of Pylypche, Ternopil oblast, and studied art Arts, Boston; The National Collection of as well as Ukrainian National Deputies and in the academies in Warsaw and Zagreb. He Fine Arts, Washington, D.C.; New York representatives of Ukrainian culture. immigrated to the United States as a post- Public Library; Philadelphia Museum of The process of reburial began three years World War II refugee in 1949, settling in Art; Davison Art Center, Wesleyan ago at the request of Mrs. Hnizdovsky and Saint Paul, Minn., where he worked as a University; Yale Univeresity; Ukrainian her daughter. Helping in the effort to trans- graphic designer. In 1950, he moved to Institute of Modern Art, Chicago; and, The fer the artist’s remains to Ukraine, a process New York with the aim of establishing him- Ukrainain Museum, New York. that involved lengthy bureacratic proce- self as an independent artist. Hnizdovsky was reintroduced to Ukraine in 1990, in exhibitions in muse- dures and diplomatic negotiations, were Row of Poplar Trees, woodcut, 1977. Although best known as a woodcut U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John E. artist, Hnizdovsky worked in oil paint- ums in Kyiv, Lviv and Ternopil and Herbst, Roman Ferencevych of Alexandria, ing, bookplate design, book illustration again in 2005, on the occasion of the Va., long-time editor at Voice of America November 5, and was slated to run and other media. commemorative exhibition which and a close personal friend of the artist; and through November 27, 2005, was Hnizdovsky, whose reputation as an opened November 5, 2005, at the Viktoria Hubska, director of the Ukrainian extended until the end of December, to artist grew steadily, had attained an inter- National Museum of Lviv. accomodate the very high viewership. Congress Committee of America (UCCA), national reputation by the end of the A museum dedicated to Jacques A total of 50 works were on exhibit, Kyiv Bureau. 1960s. His work was exhibited in major Hnizdovsky and his work exists in the comprising works from the collection of exhibitions abroad, including the Soviet artist’s ancestral village of Pylypche, * * * the National Museum of Lviv as well as Union (1963), Japan (1967), Italy (1972), Borshchiv region, western Ukriane. works on loan from the National Fine The solemn occasion of the reburial Canada (1983, 1985) and Ukraine (1990). (For additional information on the artist, Arts Museum of Ukraine in Kyiv and the Hnizdovsky’s work has been widely cel- visit the website: www.hnizdovsky.com). was followed later on in the day with the Ternopil Regional Museum. opening of a commemorative art exhibi- An exhibition catalogue titled “Jacques tion of Jacques Hnizdovsky’s work at the Hnizdovsky” and subtitled, National Museum of Lviv (now known “Commemorative exhibition held on the as the Andrey Sheptytsky National occasion of the reburial of the artist in his Speakers at the Hnizdovsky reburial Museum of Lviv). ancestral homeland and on the occasion of Among family members and friends, the significance of the work of Jacques The exhibition, which opened the 90th anniversary of the day of his official representatives and guests Hnizdovsky for Ukrainian culture. Iryna birth,” came out as a publication of the speaking at the reburial ceremony of Romaniv addressed the gathering in her National Museum of Lviv, the United the late Jacques Hnizdovsky held capacity as deputy head of the Lviv City States Embassy in Ukraine and the November 5, 2005, at Lviv’s Lychakiv Council. The speakers were introduced Ukrainian Congress Committee of Cemetery as well as at the opening of by Ihor Havryshkevych, director of America. The publishing of the 60-page, the Jacques Hnizdovsky commemora- Lychakiv Cemetery. bilingual English-Ukrainian, catalogue tive art exhibition held at the National As part of the reburial ceremony, was made possibe with the financial sup- Museum of Lviv, were the following: Yakiv Hnizdovsky, a nephew of the late port of the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. artist, who hails from Chernihiv and is In his forward to the exhibition cata- Official representatives at the reburial an artist himself, sprinkled soil from the logue Ambassador John E. Herbst wrote ceremony at Lychakiv Cemetery from gravesite of the artist’s parents, who are the following: the sphere of Ukrainian culture included buried in the family’s ancestral village “Jacques Hnizdovsky returns to his National Deputy Mykola Zhulynsky, of Pylypche, onto the urn and reburial homeland leaving behind him in the vice-chairman of the parliamentary site. He also extended words of grati- United States a rich cultural legacy. His Committee on Culture and National tude to all assembled on behalf of Mrs. works are treasured parts of the collec- Deputy Mykhailo Kosiv, both of whom Hnizdovsky and Mira Hnizdovsky. Among speakers at the opening of the tions of our finest museums, including addressed the gathering and extended commemorative art exhibition of the National Museum of American Art, commemorative greetings from the Hnizdovsky’s work at the National “Self-Portrait,” woodcut, 1981. The the Museum of Fine Art in Boston and Ministry of Culture of Ukraine. The poet Museum of Lviv was Ihor Kozhan, direc- work is reproduced as a bas-relief on the White House Collection. Now citi- Ihor Kalynets, a member of the 1960s the artist’s gravestone in the historic zens of his beloved Ukraine will have an generation of Ukrainian poets, spoke of (Continued on page 22) Lychakiv Cemetery in Lviv. opportunity to appreciate his direct and 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 No. 1

Residents of Kyiv... tations to star in a Russian production, but these, at best, are merely secondary (Continued from page 3) roles. Our Ukraine People’s Union in the run “All the main heroes are Russian,” up to the 2006 parliamentary elections. Mr. Nyshchuk said. “But the back-up From its very start 10 years ago, the roles – policemen, guards – for these event management and public relations they turn to our actors. And some, unfor- firm was a pro-Ukrainian project that tunately, agree because they have to feed helped launch arts festivals and concerts their families. This is a sad state of that were non-commercial. affairs.” The agency’s small team of about 10 Mr. Nyshchuk is sure that the rebirth professionals, which Mr. Nyshchuk has of national cinematography could worked with for many years, became the become a means of influence on moving force that has tried to draw atten- Ukrainian society and could help form tion to Ukrainian culture. its values. Art Veles director Taras Hrymalyuk, “Ideological films should exist,” Mr. who coordinated the Orange Nyshchuk said. “For example, about a Revolution’s one-year anniversary Ukrainian doctor, who suddenly doesn’t events, believes that Ukrainian culture take any bribes. At one point, ideological today simply lacks boldness, profession- films were an entire science.” al management and strong financing. A Jobless Actor The agency began with a few musical festivals, among them, the annual festi- Fifteen years ago, Mr. Nyshchuk val “Kyivska Rus’,” which traces the passed the first round of exams at the evolution of Ukrainian music evolved Shchepkinskyi School of Theater in through the epochs of history. Moscow, which for many decades has The last festival, celebrating Ukraine’s enjoyed a prestigious reputation as one various folk traditions, took place on of the former Soviet Union’s best drama December 15, 2005, at the Taras schools. Shevchenko National Opera Theater of Yevhen Nyshchuk, the irreplaceble emcee of the Orange Revolution addresses Faced with the decision to pursue a Ukraine in Kyiv. people on Independence Square. second round of exams, Mr. Nyshchuk “Nationally conscious people have instead decided to remain in Ukraine and joined up here [at Art Veles] to be pas- Ukrainian language in the nation’s media Ukrainian singers on the airwaves and study at the Karpenko Karyi Institute of sionate about what’s happening in eventually became reduced to mere rec- the concert scene, he said. Russian per- Theater in Kyiv. Ukraine and in Ukrainian culture,” said ommendations after the Tymoshenko formers continue to perform in Ukraine His parents preferred that he study in Serhii Kharynovych, who began working Cabinet was fired. Among those who and earn impressive money, he said. Ukraine instead of testing his fate in with Art Veles as a concert host; he also were fired was Mykola Tomenko, the “Singers like Taras Petrynenko and what was suddenly a foreign country. oversees advertisements and public rela- vice prime minister for humanitarian tions issues. affairs who authored the radio initiative. Unlike Mr. Nyshchuk, Mr. Following the revolution, radio sta- Kharynovych has a skeptical view of the tions began playing more Ukrainian team that won the presidential elections. music and television networks showed He asserts that if someone else had cam- more Ukrainian programs. But that also paigned instead of Mr. Yushchenko, but began to lose momentum. with the same election agenda, “In Ukraine, no one supports the Ukrainians would have supported that Ukrainian language on the government candidate all the same. level,” Mr. Kharynovych said. “Tartak “Yushchenko is not a rock star for has done more for Ukrainian propaganda whom everyone went to the edge for,” than several ministers put together.” Mr. Kharynovych said. “The people who Ukrainian ghetto in Ukraine came out on the maidan demonstrated their attitude to the nation and just how Quite a number of musicians cam- many Ukrainians wanted to see Ukraine paigned for this or another candidate in as Ukraine, as opposed to how many the 2004 parliamentary elections. wanted to see it as an appendage of Tayisa Povalii, Natalka Mohylevska Russia.” and even several Russian singers cam- Ukrainians should not be blamed for paigned for Mr. Yanukovych. their attitude to their native country It was the Ukrainian-language artists because during many decades they were who supported Mr. Yushchenko, most of taught to believe that Ukraine could not whom are rock musicians. exist without Russia, Mr. Kharynovych “If representatives of another culture Yana Sedova said. arrived to support the [opposing candi- It is the nation itself that is supposed date], then others who supported Viktor Serhyi Kharynovych, the public relations manager of Art Veles, an event management to teach its citizens to love their own Yushchenko tried to ensure live music company, works at the company’s Kyiv office. country, but such a program does not that is rock, [Ukrainian] folk and authen- exist today, he said. tic,” Mr. Nyshchuk said. “It was part of Maria Burmaka can’t even dream to per- After completing the Karpenko Karyi “There are people who are responsible the election campaign, and it was heard form a solo concert in Kyiv’s Ukraina Institute in 1995, several theaters for culture, radio and television,” Mr. on the maidan. People began to love Palace,” Mr. Nyshchuk said. throughout Ukraine wanted Mr. Kharynovych said. “But the question is Ukrainian performers and Ukrainian The rental fee for Ukraina Palace is Nyshchuk to join them. just what are they doing? I don’t see any music.” between $10,000-$11,000 per day. Despite offers of not only a job but changes.” Singers such as Sviatoslav Vakarchuk Its administrators do not recall a sin- also an apartment – a rather lucrative When an order was issued early in the are able to make Ukraine fashionable, gle solo concert by a Ukrainian singer in proposition in the mid-1990s – he turned government of former Prime Minister Mr. Kharynovych said. Ukraine’s most prestigious concert hall. them down so that he could stay in Kyiv. Yulia Tymoshenko requiring everyone to “[Young people] see that he sings in Instead, Russian singers such as Filip “I had already felt that there was a speak Ukrainian on the radio, quite a Ukrainian, speaks Ukrainian and they Kirkorov perform there at least once a huge barrier between Kyiv and other number of Mr. Kharynovych’s disc jock- see that it’s cool,” Mr. Kharynovych year. cities in Ukraine,” Mr. Nyshchuk said. ey colleagues quickly began learning said. The situation with Ukrainian cine- “Those five years were difficult times. Ukrainian because they did not want to “Ukrainians in Ukraine are like a matography is even worse. Mostly sec- Nobody had any use for the theater.” lose their jobs. national minority,” he said. “There’s ond-rate television series are filmed at Actors in those days received very None of them complained or went out even a specific group of people that Kyiv’s Dovzhenko film studio. The stu- small salaries. Some simply were not on the streets to protest, Mr. attend our festivals. To me, it looks dio is among the leading studios in the paid, similarly to teachers, miners and Kharynovych said. almost like a Ukrainian ghetto. Of course former Soviet Union. doctors. However, the sudden rush of patriot- it’s strange – a Ukrainian ghetto in Only during his first- and second-year Prospective film projects and theatri- ism soon began to evaporate. Ukraine.” at the Karpenko Karyi Institute of cal plays, and the opportunities they pre- Initiatives aimed at supporting the Ukraine currently has no pro- Theater in Kyiv was Mr. Nyshchuk able sented, became the exception rather than Ukrainian forces, Mr. Kharynovych said. to act in two films – Volodymyr the norm for Mr. Nyshchuk. However he is convinced that had the Savelyev’s “Izhoi” and Mykhailo The first Ukrainian television network Kuchma regime remained in power, life Illyenko’s “Fuchzhou.” was established in the mid-1990s. The Philately note would have been much worse. These were the last years before the network bought foreign films and Due to the Christmas materials pub- The new government has not taken collapse of Ukrainian cinematography. dubbed them in Ukrainian for rebroad- lished in this issue, “Focus on Philately” advantage of the opportunity to solidify Two film projects that invited Mr. casting. will not be published in the first issue of the idea of a Ukrainian identity, Mr. Nyshchuk to act this year were not even Ads began to appear that read, the month, as is the norm. The column Nyshchuk said. launched because of a lack of financing. will appear in next week’s issue. There are not enough laws to defend Sometimes Ukrainian actors get invi- (Continued on page 11) No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 11

Residents of Kyiv... state holidays which I’m entrusted with. Ancestors”), based on the novel written the theater and see something awesome, That’s pleasant and it also gives me some by Mykhailo Kotziubynskyi. He will something that inspires, and then it’s pos- (Continued from page 10) financial reward.” submit an application to the Ivan Franko sible to go on living,” she said. “It’s very “Television network seeking people who At present Mr. Nyshchuk provides for Theater in Kyiv. important for me that people have the are proficient in Ukrainian.” his family – his wife Oksana Batko and “We have so many creative people, but opportunity to go to the theater.” our literature, cinema and the theater are “From a certain point of view, this is their 11-year-old son Oleksa – by emcee- Russian poet-rebel on the ing concerts. still in ruins, ” Mr. Nyshchuk said. “Our fine,” Mr. Nyshchuk said. “But imagine Orange Revolution’s stage a country, for example, France, where “In the theater, it’s impossible to sur- people miss Ukrainian-style pictures. Ukrainian plays like Natalka Poltavka are As a result of Mr. Nyshchuk being on always sold out. the maidan for the duration of the Orange Larissa Troyanovska, who plays oppo- Revolution, two performances of Suzira site Mr. Nyshchuk as Sergey Yesenin’s were canceled. The theatre’s administra- love Isadora Duncan, has worked for 15 tors understood. years in the Theater on the Podil and “We told the audience that our Yesenin believes that Kyiv’s theaters are in terri- is on the maidan at the moment,” Ms. ble shape. Ivashchenko said. “The audience didn’t Actors and actresses earn meager complain, and no one returned a ticket.” salaries despite the January pay increase She noticed that that year, as never from the government, she said. before, people have began to treat each Like Mr. Nyshchuk, Ms. Troyanovska other with respect and tolerance. often dubs films and hosts children’s fes- “Everyone felt so close, even dear,” tivals. She enjoys her work, but if she Ms. Ivashchenko said. “We all hoped for had a choice she would rather play a role a better life, not in a material sense, but in a new play. simply to do good to one another.” “We don’t have money, but we put on With sadness, she said all her peers are performances anyway; we do it for our disappointed with the behavior of politi- audiences and to keep the doors to the theater open,” Ms. Troyanovska said. cians. They hoped their unity would She said there is no legislation sup- bring great results. porting patronage of the arts. “We are such nice people,” she said. “The theater always was a prerogative “But when we get together and start to for the government and theater patrons,” argue, we divide the bulava [hetman’s Ms. Troyanovska said. “Today the gov- mace] and wrangle over who is hetman.” ernment simply can’t conceive that peo- The people’s uprising last year has not ple can give their lives for culture.” changed the face of politics, she said, but Tetyana Ivashchenko, the author of the people have changed, particularly the play “Mne tesno v imeni svoyom,” con- youth. Larissa Troyanovska (Isadora Duncan) and Yevhen Nyshchuk (Serhii Yesenin) curs. Young people are starting to speak in a play “Mne tesno v imeni svoyom” at Suziria theater. The Kyiv government does not want Ukrainian more, and those who speak to open new theaters because of a lack of Russian say, “We’re Ukrainian.” companies are seeking people who speak vive on any given salary,” Mr. Nyshchuk funding in the city budget, she said. “That was not the case earlier in French well.” said. “If there was a cinema industry in Additionally, Kyiv Mayor Oleksander Ukraine,” Ms. Ivashchenko said. “It was Dubbing films not only required a per- Ukraine, I could provide for my family Omelchenko said recently that there are not prestigious to speak or consider one- fect command of Ukrainian, but also the by acting in films.” enough theaters already. self Ukrainian.” skill of reading texts without preparation. As a film actor, he could afford a pres- Ms. Ivashchenko, who spent eight She believes that last year’s events For Mr. Nyshchuk, who was born and tigious school for his son with a monthly years writing plays for Ukrainian the- influenced the nation’s spirituality. Even raised in Ivano-Frankivsk, this work salary between $150-$500. However, he aters, said she knows many people who if people have no trust in politicians, they brought him only satisfaction. chose a state financed secondary school can provide support for new performanc- at least want Ukraine to become a truly “Many say that this is side work,” Mr. that is free for students. es, and even entire theaters. independent nation. Nyshchuk said. “I don’t agree. If a per- Children at private schools have “But what do they gain from that?” “No one wants to hear about joining son approaches everything as if it were wealthy parents and they usually come Ms. Ivashchenko asked. Patronage of the Russia,” Ms. Ivashchenko said. “Earlier, side work, then you won’t be asked to to school by car and wear expensive arts is not tax exempt. “It’s not benefi- people would say we needed to submit to return. I don’t look at things this way. clothing. Their interests differ from cial. Money is needed for the theater, and Russia. What’s there in that kind of Maybe that’s the reason I’m always those of children who do not attend such patrons are needed. Without that, the the- Ukraine? No order, no culture. But now offered this work.” schools. ater won’t survive.” they say, ‘No, we’re going to build our Ironically, Mr. Nyshchuk has less “They live in a very specific world, For many of Ms. Ivashchenko’s own country.’” work at the moment given his reputation have other values and needs and have to acquaintances, a $6 ticket for a perform- What is really important is the feeling as the emcee of the Orange Revolution. meet the requirements of their teenager’s ance in “Suziria” is too expensive, even of freedom and one’s own identity, a He often refers to himself as a jobless circle,” Mr. Nyshchuk said. “And what if if it is a reasonable price for Kyiv. readiness to defend one’s own position actor. something happens and parents cannot Sometimes Ms. Ivashchenko buys and the absence of fear for one’s own “I’ve practically turned down all com- afford this expensive school? How will tickets with her own money and gives life, Mr. Nyshchuk said. mercials, though there were quite a lot of this child adapt to another life?” them out to acquaintances so that they The Orange Revolution’s main offers,” he said. “On the other hand, Mr. Nyshchuk is trying to bring can come and watch performances. achievement was that Ukraine finally Oleksa up in a very democratic way and there are festivals, concerts, “They say that they want to come to appeared on the map of Europe, he said. he says his son, just like thousands of Independence Day events and important other little Ukrainians, prefers to go to the cinema or McDonalds, and is quite happy with that. Theater Life Other than dubbing films and emcee- ing concerts and festivals, Mr. Nyshchuk plays the Russian poet Sergey Yesenin in “Mne tesno v imeni svoyom,” a twice- monthly play performed at Kyiv’s Suzirya Theater. He receives $14 for one performance, whereas hosting a concert will earn him about $300, while dubbing a film brings in $50. Despite the low pay, it is the theater that inspires Mr. Nyshchuk and gives him strength for new creative projects. “Our life is hard and our culture has a pale glimmer,” he said. “On the other hand, when everything is fine in society, this is bad for culture, because artists and writers can’t create. But now there is precedent for creative work – there are many strong emotions like dreaminess, hope and hatred. And these emotions will Tetyana Ivashchenko, the Ukrainian help us to fulfill our dreams in reality.” playwright. Eleven of her plays are Mr. Nyshchuk wants to play Ivan in a currently running in Kyiv and a few theatrical production of “Tini zabutykh Taras Hrymaluyk, the director of Art Veles and coordinator of the Orange regional towns. predkiv” (“Shadows of Forgotten Revolution’s one-year anniversary events. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 No. 1 U.S.-Ukraine Policy Dialogue Conference held in the Ukrainian capital U.S.-Ukraine Foundation business, and media and information. Task recommendations. All task force action islation. In addition, the task force urged forces discussed issues in U.S.-Ukraine plans are available on the foundation’s web- the U.S. government to actively work From November 13-17, 2005, the relations and Ukraine’s democratic reform site at www.usukraine.org/dialogue.shtml. with Congress to lift the Jackson-Vanik U.S.-Ukraine Policy Dialogue hosted and considered examples from the U.S. and The Politics and Governance Task Force, amendment on Ukraine. The task force U.S. and Ukrainian former and current European experience. U.S. Ambassador co-chaired by former U.S. Ambassador to noted that as a result of the June session’s government officials, business and media John Herbst hosted an opening reception at Ukraine William Green Miller, and policy recommendations, a Jackson-Vanik leaders and representatives of nongovern- his residence and, in his keynote address, Vyacheslav Koval, deputy chairman of the Graduation Coalition has been formed mental organizations at a working session provided an overview of the latest political Committee on Agenda, Ethics and with over 75 member organizations. in Kyiv. Policy Dialogue seeks to facili- and economic situation in Ukraine. Deputy Proceedings of the Verkhovna Rada of Echoing the findings of the Politics tate democratic reform in Ukraine and the Foreign Minister Oleh Shamshur (who is Ukraine, focused on the primary challenges and Governance and Foreign Policy task restoration of a meaningful strategic part- the new Ukrainian ambassador to the facing the new government in Ukraine. forces, the Economics and Business Task nership between the two countries by United States) addressed participants, Included in their discussions were talks on Force found that the weakened institu- bringing together policy makers and prac- press, and invited guests at the concluding political corruption, the lack of transparency tional capacity of the government of titioners in practical dialogue. session of the Policy Dialogue. in governmental processes and politics, the Ukraine was a major stumbling block to The project is managed by the U.S.- Throughout the week, task forces also lack of political accountability to the public, the introduction of essential radical, sys- Ukraine Foundation and American and had the opportunity to meet with other the misallocation of administrative temic and sustainable market economic Ukrainian institutional partners and individ- high-level Ukrainian policy makers, resources, and the need for civil service reforms. The task force emphasized that ual experts, including the Razumkov Center including Volodymyr Lytvyn, chairman reform. Particular attention was given to the the Verkhovna Rada needs to pass legisla- for Ukrainian Economic and Political of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine; Oleh implications of the upcoming parliamentary tion to enhance property rights protec- Studies, the International Center for Policy Rybachuk, chair of the presidential secre- and local government elections in Ukraine. tions, strengthen the rule of law, reduce Studies, the Europe XXI Foundation, the tariat; Anatoliy Kinakh, secretary The task force concluded that the the tax burden, increase integration into Elliott School of International Affairs at the National Security and Defense Council; process and outcome of the upcoming the global economy, and complete WTO George Washington University, the Atlantic and many others. elections will determine whether there will accession. The dialogue participants also Council of the United States, SigmaBleyzer, From discussions with each other and be a genuine democratic restructuring of noted that Ukraine needs to continue to improve its legislation to achieve market and the Kennan Institute. The two-year among government officials, each task society. The Politics and Government Task Force called upon the leaders of political economy status and for Ukraine’s gradua- project is funded by the U.S. State force produced an action plan of policy rec- parties to sign the Standards of Ethical tion from the Jackson-Vanik amendment. Department under the authority of the ommendations for distribution to U.S. and Conduct for the Election Campaign and to The Information and Media Task Force Freedom Support Act. Ukrainian government officials. The dia- commit themselves to transparent elec- identified five crucial issues for discussion, Participants sat on one of four task logue also afforded the unique opportunity tions, transparent financing of the election including: insufficient media independence, forces: foreign policy and national security, for participants to identify practical techni- campaigns, and full access for Ukrainian especially in the regions; the absence of politics and governance, economics and cal assistance needed to support the policy and international observers to monitor the political will to implement a public broad- activities of political parties at all stages of casting system; the current difficulties faced the election process. by journalists due to an ambiguous legal Task force members also encouraged system and a search for legitimacy with the Chmyr receives prestigious nongovernmental organizations to partic- public; the difficulty press secretaries have ipate in election monitoring activities. had with working as a bridge between their National Presidential Award Finally, the Politics and Governance Task principal and their public; and the lack of Force stressed the need for better coordi- coordination of technical assistance coming PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukrainian bari- nation in the public administrative sys- from the international community. tone Oleh Chmyr received the “National tem and process. They proposed the cre- The three primary recommendations of Presidential Award and Medal for Art and ation of a single coordinating center at the task force included the following: first, Culture” and was accorded the title of the level of the Cabinet of Ministers to there is a need to assist the National “Distinguished Artist of Ukraine” via a facilitate this reform. Television and Radio Broadcasting Council decree signed by President Viktor The Foreign Policy and National of Ukraine (NTRBCU) in developing poli- Yushchenko on November 30, 2005. The Security Task Force, co-chaired by for- cies on digital broadcasting and the licens- honor was in recognition of his “signifi- mer U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Steven ing of cable operators, but also in building cant contribution to international art and Pifer and former Ambassador to the U.S. capacity to adequately conduct their regula- culture.” An awards ceremony is slated to Yuri Shcherbak, addressed U.S.-Ukraine tory mandate. Second, by using press cen- be held at the Mariinskyi Palace in Kyiv. relations, NATO membership and EU ters and institutes of journalism, programs An opera and chamber singer as well integration, and Ukraine’s role in the could target more closely civil servants by as educator, Mr. Chmyr, a native of region. Recognizing the Ukrainian gov- teaching them to better work with the Lviv, received his professional training ernment’s uncoordinated decision-mak- media, as well as with journalists, to help at the Lviv and Moscow conservatories. ing process as a significant obstacle to increase standards of professionalism. He has appeared as principal soloist with achieving its foreign policy objectives, Although public broadcasting will remain at the Lviv, Ekaterinburg, Wroclaw and the task force recommended that the the center of the debate, it will probably not Kiel Opera Houses, and his opera and National Security and Defense Council be adequately addressed by the legislature concert tours have taken him on exten- establish permanent structures to facili- until after the elections. For this reason, the sive tours abroad. His repertoire tate inter-agency coordination and to pre- task force decided that in the short run, pub- includes over 20 leading baritone roles. pare policy options. lic broadcasting must be treated as a mecha- Many of Mr. Chmyr’s former students To further explain how Ukraine might nism to attain a more transparent and are first prize winners at international improve policy coordination, Mr. Pifer responsible media, rather than a goal in competitions. and Stephen Larrabee of the Rand itself. The task force met with Rector Mr. Chmyr, who immigrated to the Baritone Oleh Chmyr Corporation hosted a workshop on the Volodymyr Rizun of the Kyiv Institute of United States in 1994, is currently a U.S. government’s interagency process Journalism, as well as Vitalii Shevchenko of leading soloist with the New Jersey State Carnegie Hall’s Weill Recital Hall. and the function and role of the U.S. NTRBCU. It was established that this dia- Opera and teaches voice at County Mr. Chmyr returns to Ukraine fre- National Security Council in foreign poli- logue must continue with the Parliamentary College of Morris in New Jersey. quently with concert appearances. He cy decision-making. The dialogue partici- Committee on Media Freedom and In 2000 his CD titled “European Vocal has performed regularly at the Ukrainian pants also welcomed the beginning of the Information in order to achieve a consensus. Miniatures,” featuring art songs by Independence Day concerts in Kyiv U.S.-Ukraine energy dialogue and out- For questions or more information Western European as well as Ukrainian, between 2003 and 2005 and he is also a lined the short-term and long-term priori- about Policy Dialogue call (202) 347- Polish and Russian composers, was frequent guest on Ukrainian radio and ties for Ukraine, including achieving mar- 4264. 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for 2006, the conditions and prices of gas With deep sorrow we inform family and friends that on Will Russian-Ukrainian... delivery and transit will legally remain Sunday, December 25, 2005, passed away, at the age of 56, (Continued from page 2) the same as this year, as provided for by son, father and grandfather marily regulated by annual intergovern- the 2002 commercial contract. mental protocols that establish volumes The 2002 contract and the 2004 and prices of Russian gas delivery and addendum to it stipulate that if Gazprom transit on an annual basis. and Naftohaz Ukrayiny cannot agree on According to Gazprom, the 2002 com- the interpretation of some provisions in Family in mourningPeter in Ukraine: Pendzola mercial contract on gas delivery and tran- these documents during at least 45 days, Father – Michael sit with Naftohaz Ukrayiny for 2003- they may appeal to the Arbitration Daughter – Christina Pendzola-Vitovych with husband Oleh 2013 is of secondary importance. In other Institute of the Stockholm Chamber of Granddaughter – Xenia Vitovych words, Gazprom explained, if Moscow Commerce for an authoritative resolu- and extended family in Ukraine and Kyiv fail to sign a relevant gas proto- tion. If both companies agree to file such col for 2006, the 2004 addendum to the an appeal, the ensuing ruling of the Eternal Memory! existing gas contract will automatically Stockholm Institute would be binding for become null and void. both sides. However, Ukrainian lawyers are of a Russian politicians and Gazprom different opinion. Three of them argued executives have so far not responded to in the December 17-23, 2005, issue of Mr. Yekhanurov’s suggestion that they the Kyiv-based weekly “Zerkalo Nedeli” might resort to Swedish arbitration in the With deep sorrow we wish to that the 2001 intergovernmental agree- ongoing gas dispute with Ukraine. Why? announce that our beloved ment does not provide for rescinding the One possible answer is that Moscow mother, grandmother, sister 2002 commercial contract if an annual may not be sure whether its arguments protocol has not been signed. are sufficiently strong to convince the and aunt These lawyers also dismissed Swedish arbitrators. Gazprom’s claim that annual gas proto- But it seems more likely that decision cols can be treated as basic documents makers in Moscow see the current gas Maria Nesterczuk for determining gas-supply volumes and row with Ukraine not as a commercial prices for Ukraine. None of the previous- dispute, which can be objectively née Mycak ly signed gas protocols, they said in assessed by international arbiters, but pri- “Zerkalo Nedeli,” has taken legal effect marily as a form of political pressure on passed into Eternity on December 24, 2005, in Baltimore, Md. because none of them has ever been rati- Ukraine’s Orange Revolution govern- She was born on May 30, 1916, in Busowysko, Ukraine. fied by the Ukrainian parliament. Despite ment on the eve of the crucial 2006 par- this fact, the lawyers emphasized, liamentary elections. If so, then the dis- Gazprom did not interrupt gas supplies to pute will need primarily political deci- Panakhyda was held on December 28, 2005, in the Thomas Ukraine in the past even for a day. sions in Moscow and Kyiv in order to Quinn Funeral Home in Astoria, N.Y. Funeral mass was held Therefore, they conclude, if Moscow end in a mutually acceptable compro- at Holy Cross Ukrainian Catholic Church in Astoria, N.Y. on and Kyiv fail to sign such a gas protocol mise. December 29, 2005, followed by interment at Mt. Hope Cemetery, Hastings-on-Hudson, N.Y. Kyiv is largely dependent on Russian Kyiv brings... gas. A radical increase in prices could In deep sorrow: (Continued from page 2) lead to unpredictable economic and son - Igor with wife Anne and daughter Alexandra could mean Kyiv shooting itself in the social consequences. Russian President Vladimir Putin said son - George with wife Oksana and children Alexander foot. “If Ukraine stops selling to Russia its recently that Ukraine’s consumption of and Andrew heavy-industry products, and also mili- gas at below-market prices had cost grandson - Christopher with wife Claudine and son Maddox tary equipment, without any doubt it will Russia $4.6 billion. sister - Ivanna Soluk create problems for the Russian economy Russian gas monopoly Gazprom wants and for the Russian military complex. Ukraine to pay up to $250 for 1,000 nephew - George Soluk and family However, it will also create big problems cubic meters of gas compared to $50 nephew - John Soluk and family for the Ukrainian economy too, as it has under an existing deal. Recent talks in niece - Olena Hubickyj-Cabot and family no other place to sell these products other Moscow between the two prime minis- than Russia,” Mr. Petrov said. ters failed to hatch out an agreement. niece - Lida Hoshowsky nephew - Roman Hoshowsky exhibit daily. and extended family in England, France and Ukraine Ukrainian Institute... Other publications covered the event (Continued from page 8) as well, including the Chicago Sun Times, which featured a full-page article Eternal Memory! tive committee. Greetings on the occasion of the open- written by prominent art critic Kevin ing of this significant exhibit were sent to Nance with large pictures of the art work. the UIMA from First Lady Kateryna Mr. Nance showcased the exhibition and In deep sorrow we publish this delayed announcement Yuschenko, as well as Chicago Mayor recommended it to the general public. In that our dearly beloved family member Richard M. Daley. recommending the exhibit, Mr. Nance The co-curator of the exhibit, Mr. wrote: “ ...the show’s standouts are those Sawicki, along with Prof. Yohanan which convey the rawness of revolution- Petrovsky-Shtern of Northwestern ary fervor with a raised fist followed by a Roman M. Wirschuk, D.D.S. University, were interviewed at length on wink – a wink that, while important, born June 10, 1934, passed into Eternity on August 4, 2005, in his Chicago Public Radio’s program “World doesn’t negate the fist.” View” about the exhibit, as well as the The exhibit was also covered by the home after a long and difficult illness. He was attended by his wife current political situation in Ukraine. Chicago Reader, and many other outlets of almost 30 years, Mary (née Ward), children Anne and Anthony The response to this exhibit has been of electronic communication, including (Kristin) and 6 grandchildren. tremendous. The exhibit received press the front page of the revolutionary web- coverage on the day of the official open- site www.eng.maidan.ua. ing on the front page of the Metro section One year ago, the exhibit “Artists Family, friends and relatives gathered for visitation on Sunday, in the Chicago Tribune. The article quot- August 7, 2005, and prayers at the funeral home on Monday, Respond: Ukrainian Art and the Orange ed Mr. Sawicki as stating that he chose Revolution” was a vision of UIMA’s August 8, 2005, followed by Mass at St. John the Baptist Church works that would hold up over time and board of directors. After nine months of distance. and Interment at Queen of Heaven Cemetery in Hillside, Ill. negotiations and planning, and with the “Propaganda doesn’t hold up,” Mr. Sawicki said. “You can’t make an exhibi- generous support of the Heritage 40th day and ongoing memorials are observed by family in Illinois tion today of Yushchenko posters and Foundation of First Security Federal and relatives in New Jersey and in his hometown of Striy, Ukraine. have it speak beyond that particular Savings Bank in Chicago, the volunteer moment. But once an artist begins to operations team at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in conjunction with the Memorials may be directed to Loyola Hospice, 2160 S. First Ave., engage in the process of thinking about Center for Contemporary Art in Kyiv Maywood, Ill. 60153 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, events, thinking about his or her medium or technique, things happen that really delivered a stunning art exhibit that will 501 St. Jude Pl., Memphis, Tenn. 38105. Information and online make a work stand up.” be enjoyed by the public until the end of guestbook at hultgrenfh.com or call 630-668-0027. Due to heavy marketing of the show February 2006. and the press coverage, the public open- So yes, the egg cartons and mattresses Eternal Memory! ing was attended by approximately 300 have arrived – they are even more gener- visitors. Visitors continue to attend the ously received than expected. No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 21

shepherd, a living icon of Christ, a chan- parishioners and quests, the newly conse- Orthodox Church... nel of Grace and Truth.” crated bishop was greeted by Volodymyr (Continued from page 1) In thanking Metropolitan Constantine Pawelchak, an editor of the Chas i Podii Orthodox Church in America. for his guiding words and after present- weekly newspaper. Following the service, Archimandrite ing him with an icon of the Pochaiv Bishop Andriy was further greeted by Andriy spoke to the hierarchs, clergy and Mother of God, Bishop Andriy delivered parishioners of local parish communities faithful present expressing his deep spiritu- his first address to the clergy and faithful. from the Chicago area; the consul gener- He said: “Today, when the Holy Church al of Ukraine in Chicago, Oleh al gratitude to them and to the Lord with gloriously honors the memory of Saint Shevchenko; the president of Selfreliance the words: “In the life of every individual Andrew the First Called Apostle – the Ukrainian American Federal Credit there occur moments when the Providence apostle of our Ukraine – a new page in Union, Bohdan Watral; and the president of God most clearly reveals to them that my life has opened. My great joy lies in of the cathedral choir Boian, Yaroslaw ‘the steps of a good man are ordered by the the fact that my episcopal consecration Vorozhbyt. Lord, and He delights in his way’ (Psalm has occurred within the walls of this The banquet concluded with a per- 36:23). Standing before you today, I should magnificent cathedral, a cathedral dear to formance by vocal duo of Oksana speak about the fear and nervousness, my heart, in Chicago, which has become Savchuk and Ivan Kavaciuk, who carry which fill my soul when I contemplate my home and has taken place among those the title, “Folk Artists of Ukraine.” future episcopal service for which I am who are dear to my heart.” Following the concert, all in attendance unworthy. I ask for your profound prayers At the banquet in cathedral’s parish sang for Bishop Andriy a traditional for me in that unworthiness.” hall, on behalf of St. Volodymyr Ukrainian “Mnohaya Lita” – God grant On December 13, 2005, the Chicago Cathedral parish board of administration, you many years. cathedral was crowded with clergy and faithful, who gathered to participate in the divine liturgy and the consecration of Bishop Andriy Need a back issue? the new bishop. The service was If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: presided over by Metropolitan Constantine, concelebrating with: pating in the Liturgy were the Very Rev. Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Archbishops Antony and Vsevolod of the Bohdan Matwijczuk, administrator of the Church in Great Britain of England and Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the “í‡Í! ìÍð‡ªÌˆ¥ ÔÂðÂχ„‡˛Ú¸ ÒÏ¥˛˜ËÒ¸” U.S.A., Archbishop Yurij of the UOC of the Rev. Vitalij Derewianka of Belgium, Canada, Metropolitan Nicholas of the both representing the Western Europe (Yes, Ukrainians Win Laughing”) Carpatho-Rusyn Church, Archbishop of Eparchy. A unique publication about the events that took place during the 2004 presidential the Romanian Orthodox Church Prior to presenting the newly conse- elections in Ukraine. The book features the Ukrainian people standing up for honest (Bucharest Patriarchate), Archbishop Job crated bishop with his episcopal staff, of the Orthodox Church of America and Metropolitan Constantine stated: “The and transparent elections as well as combating the flagrant fraud of the vote by the clergy of various Orthodox jurisdictions. flock entrusted to you in Great Britain government. Abundant in illustrations, it conveys the spirit of Independence Square in Also present in the cathedral were and Western Europe, a flock which is Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, during the peaceful Orange Revolution. “í‡Í! ìÍð‡ªÌˆ¥ clergy from the Ukrainian Catholic composed of sons and daughters of post- ÔÂðÂχ„‡˛Ú¸ ÒÏ¥˛˜ËÒ¸” became possible thanks to the financial support by Alex, Church and the Greek Orthodox World War II and post-Soviet waves of Halyna, George and Nina Woskob and the Ivan Bahriany Foundation. The project was Metropolitan of Chicago, Iakovos, as immigration, awaits you and is hopeful administered and coordinated by Oleh Chornohuz and Yuri Zadoya, respectively. well as Archbishop Peter of the Russian that in all things you will be a living icon Orthodox Church in Exile, who arrived of the Good Shepherd, Jesus Christ the To order the book, please send $25 and your requests to: The Ivan Bahriany Foundation, later in the service. Son of God, Who invites us to personal Attn.: DeEtte K. Riley, AW & Sons, 309 East Beaver Ave., State College, PA 16801 In particular, among the clergy partici- holiness. Be, for these people, a good 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 No. 1

cancer-related diseases can be cured, but Kateryna Yushchenko... in Ukraine the amount does not surpass (Continued from page 1) 50 percent because of limited financial make a donation. resources, Mr. Klymnyuk said. For the future, the two organizations Sponsors contribute at times to the have initiated a four-year charity project annual budget of Oncology Institute, but with an annual budget of about $800,000 this financial assistance does not amount to treat children with cerebral palsy. to more than 10 percent of the money it The program envisages free medical needs, hospital officials said. treatment for children with cerebral palsy The fund plans to take steps to improve from underprivileged families, according the laws and taxation of charity organiza- to fund officials. tions since “there are lots of problems “This is only a start to our future long- there,” said Andrii Miroshnychenko, Mrs. term partnership,” said Oleksander Yushchenko’s advisor. Horodetsky, president of TNK-BP He also said that all charity invest- Ukraine. “We express our hopes that other ments are taxed, with 50 percent of any companies will follow our example.” donation going to the government budget. The fund will seek to work with Mrs. Yushchenko’s Ukraine 3000 European and American hospitals, medical International Charity Fund, a non-govern- organizations and corporations to improve mental charity organization created in 2001, the efficiency of Ukrainian hospitals and set as its priority helping children with seri- the overall health care system in Ukraine. ous illnesses, those with special needs and Hospitals face difficulties in treatment those without homes as well as orphans. because government funding is insuffi- The fund’s policy is to be “as transpar- cient and treatment is expensive, Mr. ent as possible,” Mr. Miroshnychenko Mrs. Roma Klymnyuk said. said. Therefore, it donates equipment Psychic About 70 percent of all children with instead of money.

Palm - Cards - Crystal Ball Readings Mr. Ferencevych, a personal friend of “Tells your past as it was, present as it is, future as it will be.” Speakers at... the artist, shared an interesting insight Helps with all matters of life (Continued from page 9) provided by the artist himself into his work, by reading the text of Hnizdovsky’s God gifted over 50 years exp. Spiritual guidance, tor of the museum, who underscored the sig- nificance of Hnizdovsky’s work as an inter- address, delivered at an exhibition of his 99% accuracy. I will give you advice by phone or work in 1984 in Washington, in which the nationally recognized artist. In his remarks, mail. I help with love, business, health and mar- artist responds to a query as to why, in his Mr. Kozhan also acknowledged the gener- riage. I will tell you what the future holds. If you work as a whole, the human figure is call, receive one free question. If you write to me, ous financial support for the exhibition pro- almost non-existent and the dominant send $15.00 donation, your DOB, name, address vided by the United States Embassy in Kyiv. images are those of plants and animals. and three questions to receive a gift from the holy Lisa K. Heller, cultural attaché at the The official part of the exhibition open- land and your reading. U.S. Embassy, addressing the gathering in ing ended with Mr. Kozhan reading the text Ukrainian, spoke of the defining charac- of telegrams sent by Les Taniuk, head of èÓÎҸ͇ ÇÓðÓÊ͇ teristics of Hnizdovsky’s work and his the Parliamentary Committee for Culture 301-230-1960 contribution to the field of graphic art. and Spirituality; and Natalka Mytsay, direc- or Ms. Heller also read the text of a state- tor of the Hryhoriy Skovoroda Museum in 12004 Galena Road, Rockville, MD 20852 ment by Ambassador John E. Herbst to the village of Skovorodynivka, Zolochiv mark the solemn and significant occasion. region, Kharkiv oblast. No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 23

UMANA Illinois Branch members explore the science of forensic genetics SKOKIE, Ill. – The Illinois Branch of Chicago. Dr. Melnyk reviewed the bio- the Ukrainian Medical Association of chemical and molecular basis of DNA North America (UMANA) met Sunday, function, explaining the current methods October 23, 2005, to conduct regular used to extract DNA information, and chapter business and hear a presentation displayed typical examples of DNA by Andrew R. Melnyk, M.D., on electrophoresis. He then switched “Forensic Genetics – the Science of emphasis to “the interesting stuff: pater- Human Identification and Genetic nity suites, criminal cases and human Profiling by DNA Analysis.” identification.” George Kuritza, M.D., chapter presi- Dr. Melnyk informed the listeners that dent, welcomed over 40 members to the bulk of cases using DNA analysis Maggiano’s Little Italy Restaurant in involve determinations of paternity, Skokie, Ill., holding a brief business either confirming or excluding a man in meeting before the luncheon presenta- disputes questioning whose children are tion. Dr. Kuritza reviewed the activities whose. These cases tend to be rather of the prior year and encouraged all straightforward, since adequate samples members to actively participate in of DNA are obtainable from the interest- UMANA branch functions. ed parties, and usually not much time has He expressed special gratitude to transpired since the events leading to the branch member Dr. Peter Blendonohy, a inquiries. physical medicine and rehabilitation spe- DNA samples at crime scenes, how- cialist at Resurrection Hospital, for his ever, may exist in minute quantities, or generous and compassionate care of may be many years old. Furthermore, Dr. Andrew Melnyk speaks to UMANA members on forensic genetics. Aleksandr Bakhtiarov. Mr. Bakhtiarov is the simple presence of DNA is useful a Ukrainian soldier severely injured earli- only if there are suspects. At that point, well as historical events, relieving uncer- a question and answer session; many er this year in Iraq, who required exten- DNA evidence can either match or tainty and dispelling doubt. remained, engaging in collegial discus- sive and aggressive rehabilitative care. exclude suspects in criminal acts. Dr. The attendees ended the meeting with sion. UMANA approached Dr. Blendonohy, Melnyk summarized the case of O.J. who graciously volunteered his services Simpson, where, despite what appeared and facilitated his stay at Resurrection to be strong DNA evidence matching the Hospital on humanitarian grounds. suspect, the court proceedings came to During the several months of his care, quite a different conclusion, underscor- Mr. Bakhtiarov progressed well, to the ing the ambivalent nature of this sci- point of being discharged home to ence. Ukraine in the prior week. “Dr. Concluding, Dr. Melnyk presented the Blendonohy’s dedication is exemplary,” cases of the Romanov royal family and said Dr. Kuritza. Heorhii Gongadze. In each case, DNA Dr. Kuritza then introduced Dr. evidence was obtained from both the Andrew Melnyk, director of the Section deceased as well as his closest available of Cytogenetics and assistant director of living relatives, to confirm the identity of the Section of Molecular Genetics, the remains. Dr. Melnyk stressed that the Department of Pathology at confirming nature of these investigations Resurrection Medical Health Center, in can bring solace and closure to recent as 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 No. 1 No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 25

University of Manitoba and St. Boniface Diocesan grad named Ruslan Tracz hap- Ruslan Tracz’s pened to be there, working for the Kyiv NOTESNOTES ONON PEOPLEPEOPLE Post, the city’s largest English-language photos displayed newspaper,” the Winnipeg Free Press PARSIPPANY, N.J. – More than two wrote. “Tracz’s presence in Kyiv provid- position of director of the Ukrainian dozen images of the Orange Revolution ed Free Press readers with news reports Cathedral Honors choir at St. Vladimir’s and, in 1995, also hung on display recently in a Winnipeg began directing its English choir. His and photographs straight from the front gallery. Taken by Ruslan Tracz, 23, the lines of these historic events.” love of liturgical music is evident to all collection included color photographs, Choir Director and was a driving force when he received The exhibit, titled “Voices of a Nation: PARMA, Ohio – On Sunday, video and leaflets from both of the candi- his master’s of music degree from Inside the Orange Revolution,” was November 20, 2005, St. Vladimir’s dates contesting the 2004 presidential Cleveland State University in 1996. being shown at the Outworks Gallery in Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma, election in Ukraine. Winnipeg through December 20, 2005. Besides the choice and his work with Mr. Tracz left Canada to cover the Ohio, honored Markian Komichak on the Kashtan for 25 years, Mr. Komichak also According to the Winnipeg newspa- election and began working for the Kyiv occasion of his 15th anniversary as direc- teaches three groups of 60 children in the per, Mr. Tracz’s images are also notable Post in Kyiv, according to a December tor of the 40-voice parish choir. parish’s School of Ukrainian Dance. because they show “the counter-demon- Born and raised in Pittsburgh, Mr. More recently, he became involved on 15 article in the Winnipeg Free Press. strations by supporters of Viktor Komichak moved to Cleveland in 1980 the diocesan level of the Ukrainian “Many eyes in Winnipeg were focused Yanukovych, who was Yushchenko’s to organize the Kashtan Ukrainian Dance Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. by com- on Kyiv as well, partly because of our political opponent.” Mr. Tracz began Ensemble, which he still teaches. The piling various liturgical books for the city’s large Ukrainian Canadian popula- working in Ukraine prior to the election ensemble is well known for its outstand- entire diocese. tion, and also because a then-22-year-old on October 30, 2004. ing performances that represent the In recognition of his dedicated work, a Ukrainian community in Greater certification of appreciation was present- the mid-1970s. Not only did he promote a Cleveland. The ensemble has performed ed on behalf of Metropolitan Constantine series of literary evenings devoted to at the White House, in numerous cities to Mr. Komichak by the parish clergy, Poet Bohdan Rubchak Ukrainian writers and poets, but he often across the United States and has been on along with a gift from the parish. The introduced and analyzed the works of the tour in Ukraine. presentation was made at the conclusion honored with gathering visiting writers. A collage of the literary CHICAGO – On September 17, 2005 In 1990 Mr. Komichak assumed the of the liturgy on November 20. programs in which Prof. Rubchak took friends and supporters of poet Bohdan part was created by Lialia Kuchma, cura- Rubchak held a farewell gathering at the tor of the art exhibits at the UIMA. A Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art sculpture by Alexandra Kochman was (UIMA) in Chicago to wish him well in presented to Prof. Rubchak from his his new home in New Jersey. A recently friends at the institute. Seen below (from retired professor of Slavic and compara- left) are: Vira Bodnaruk, Mariana tive literature at the University of Illinois Rubchak, Prof. Rubchak, Ms. Kochman, in Chicago, Prof. Rubchak has had a George Kolomayets, Luba Markewycz, close relationship with the UIMA since Konstantin Milonadis and Oleh Kowerko.

Choir Director Markian Komichak, holding the certificate of appreciation from Metropolitan Constantine, with his daughters, Julianna, Bohdanna and Andrea, and wife, Lucy.

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Ukraine says no offer from Moscow on gas tary elections were held “next Sunday,” the occasion of the 14th anniversary of NEWSBRIEFS the Party of Regions would be supported the establishment of the Ukrainian (Continued from page 2) M OSCOW – The acting charge d’af- by 22.3 percent of voters, the Our Ukraine Armed Forces. Congratulating the mili- faires at the Ukrainian Embassy in commander of the Russian navy, criticized bloc by 16.1 percent, and the Tymoshenko tary personnel, UNIFIL Commander Moscow, Leonid Osavolyuk, said on Bloc by 11 percent. (RFE/RL Newsline) Maj. Gen. Alan Pellegrini noted Ukraine on December 26, 2005, over sug- December 22, 2005, that Kyiv has not yet gestions from some politicians that Kyiv Ukraine’s weighty contribution to the received any official proposals from Yushchenko meets with CIA director regulation of the Middle East conflict. He could make unscheduled inspections of Gazprom on natural-gas prices for 2006, Russian Black Sea Fleet bases on Ukrainian KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko also underscored the important role the RIA-Novosti reported. “We are expecting Ukrainian Engineers Battalion has been territory, RIA-Novosti reported the same official proposals on natural-gas transit tar- met with Director of the U.S. Central day. “The tone of such statements is unac- Intelligence Agency Porter Goss on playing in UNIFIL. The Ukrainians, Maj. iffs and prices,” Mr. Osavolyuk said. Gen. Pellegrini noted, have displayed ceptable,” Mr. Masorin said, according to a Gazprom this week accused Ukraine of December 20, 2005, to discuss cooperation statement quoted by RIA-Novosti. “It seems among the CIA, the Security Service of bravery and high skills in discharging delaying the completion of an agreement operational and humanitarian duties of that they are aimed at questioning the rati- (see “RFE/RL Newsline,” December 20, Ukraine and the Ukrainian Intelligence fied agreements on the Black Sea Fleet and Agency, President Yushchenko told a press the U.N. mission. Distinctions for partici- 2005). Gazprom has been supplying natural pation in peacekeeping missions under avoiding implementing them,” Mr. Masorin gas to Ukraine under a barter agreement for conference the same day. As the Ukrainian added. “It is worrying that the current state- president stressed, cooperation between the the U.N. aegis are awarded once a year to $50 per 1,000 cubic meters. Gazprom is every contingent, but not earlier than aft- ments of some Ukrainian politicians about seeking to raise the price to $220-$230 per two agencies is “an obvious cooperation, inventory checks are politically motivated which Ukraine runs with its all strategic three months after their missions’ onset. 1,000 cubic meters, which is roughly the Every six months peacekeepers are given and are often made without any knowledge market price in Europe. Ukraine, for its partners, including with the Russian ones.” of the subject in question. Such an interpre- The cooperation is first of all based on the special insignia that show their terms of part, is seeking to increase transit fees for service as members of U.N. missions. tation of the issue is clearly destructive.” Russian natural gas transported via its terri- need for information about “such danger- (RFE/RL Newsline) ous manifestations as terrorism, smuggling Ukraine began its peacekeeping mission tory to $3.50 per 1,000 cubic meters per to Lebanon in July 2000. (Ukrinform) 100 kilometers, up from the current $1.09 and other international crimes,” Mr. Yushchenko stays calm over gas dispute (see “RFE/RL Newsline,” December 7, 8, Yushchenko said. The meeting also dealt Envoy to Russia to be replaced with security-related matters, particularly, K YIV – President Viktor Yushchenko and 13, 2005). (RFE/RL Newsline) the Transdniestrian settlement. (Ukrinform) KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko expressed his certainty on December 21, Tymoshenko activists claim “dictatorship” 2005, that Kyiv and Moscow will break a Rivne metropolitan passes away has relieved Ukrainian Ambassador to Russia Mykola Biloblotskyi. Mr. deadlock in talks over gas prices for 2006 LVIV – Six managers of the Yuliya Biloblotskyi has held the post for six and find a mutually acceptable compro- Tymoshenko Bloc’s regional headquarters RIVNE, Ukraine – Metropolitan years. This year is supposed to see the mise, Interfax-Ukraine reported. “If we in Lviv Oblast have left the party ranks, Danyil (Chokaliuk) of northwestern rotation of dozens of Ukrainian ambassa- filter out politics, speak about rational quoting their disagreement with the bloc’s Ukrainian Rivne and Ostroh of the dors, who have held their posts for longer relations, and remember that we are eter- list of candidates for the 2006 parliamen- Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Kyivan than the usual terms. The president has nal neighbors, we must avoid steps that tary elections and the way the party is run Patriarchate (UOC-KP) died at the age of appointed 16 ambassadors so far. Vice discredit or cause unease to one side or the by its leadership, UNIAN reported. “We 47 on December 10, 2005. The late met- other,” Mr. Yushchenko told journalists have become angry after we saw the ropolitan was a faithful supporter of Minister for Foreign Affairs Volodymyr during a visit to Kherson Oblast. “I’m bloc’s list of parliamentary candidates. Patriarch Filaret (Denysenko), head of Ohryzko recently disclosed that 14 more convinced that we will find an answer to There are practically no representatives of the UOC-KP, and worked hard to ambassadors are soon to be appointed. how, on the one hand, to set a [new tran- Lviv Oblast,” said Mykhaylo strengthen the UOC-KP from the begin- Mr. Ohryzko noted that this will not be sit] tariff, which is two or even 2 1/2 times Muzhylivskyy from the bloc’s Lviv head- ning, reports the press service of the the last wave of diplomatic appointments lower than the regular tariff on this mar- quarters. “There is a dictatorship in the UOC-KP. Patriarch Filaret and clergy of as there remain nine countries to which ket, and on the other, to set a higher price party. They need only a voiceless herd,” the cathedral conducted a panakhyda ambassadors are to be appointed by the than the one we have been paying for his colleague, Ihor Komarnytskyy, added. (memorial service) for the repose of the end of 2005. (Ukrinform) metropolitan’s soul. The burial service Russian gas until now. All this can be ITAR-TASS reported that more than 100 Yanukovych’s party outlines platform resolved so that nobody will suffer.” rank-and-file Tymoshenko Bloc members for Metropolitan Danyil took place at the Gazprom is demanding a price of $220- in the Lviv region followed the example Cathedral of the Holy Protection in KYIV – Former Prime Minister Viktor $230 for 1,000 cubic meters of gas from of their regional managers and left the Rivne on December 15, 2005. (Religious Yanukovych outlined the parliamentary Ukraine in 2006, up from $50 for 1,000 party. A poll conducted by the Socis Information Service of Ukraine) election program of his Party of the cubic meters this year. Kyiv is proposing Center for Social and Political Studies Jewish Property Restitution Fund Regions of Ukraine during a convention to phase in a gas price hike over four to from December 14-19, 2005, among in Kyiv on December 2, 2005, Interfax- five years. (RFE/RL Newsline) 2,000 Ukrainians found that if parliamen- KYIV – A meeting of the leaders of Ukraine reported. Mr. Yanukovych said the World Jewish Restitution the short-term goals of his party are to TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCHES 22, 176 Organization (WJRO) was recently held reduce unemployment, create well-paid in Jerusalem, where they discussed the jobs and provide people with decent return of property to the Jewish commu- salaries. Mr. Yanukovych stressed that Please be advised that Branch 176 has merged with Branch 22 as nity in Ukraine. They decided to create a his party favors a transition to a federal of December 18, 2005, with Branch 22 remaining as the active fund to solve restitution issues. jn.com.ua system that could help balance the level posted the news on November 25, 2005. of socioeconomic development of vari- Branch. All inquires and requests for changes should be sent to After the participants of the meeting dis- ous regions. Speaking about foreign Mr. Stefko Kuropas. cussed the situation in Ukraine, they political priorities, the former presiden- decided to conduct their next meeting in tial candidate said the Party of the Mr. Stefko Kuropas Kyiv in mid-January 2006 and to create a Regions is “against haste in joining inter- joint fund for the Jewish community in national organizations.” Mr. Yanukovych 105 S. Salem Dr. Ukraine, the task of which will be to also said his party is for granting the Schaumburg, IL 60193 solve restitution issues there. The admin- Russian language official status. The istrators of this fund will be representa- convention endorsed the party’s list of (847) 923-7458 tives of international Jewish organiza- candidates for the March 26, parliamen- tions representing the WJRO and repre- tary elections. According to recent polls, sentatives of the Jewish community in the Party of the Regions is the most pop- Ukraine equal to their presence in the ular party in Ukraine and can count on country. Unlike in Poland, in Ukraine the some 18 percent of the vote. (RFE/RL WJRO is not planning to transfer a part Newsline) of the returned property to Ukrainian immigrants living in Israel and another SDPU wants votes on NATO, SES UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA part to the Jewish diaspora. All returned LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS property will be used only by the Jewish KYIV – The Central Election Commission has agreed to register initia- IF YOU ARE A PHYSICIAN, DENTIST, OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL community in Ukraine. According to reports posted on the same site, a meet- tive groups seeking a referendum on EITHER PRACTICING OR TRAINING, HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN Ukraine’s accession to NATO and the YOUR COLLEAGUES IN NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. ing of the leaders of Jewish organizations in Ukraine, at which they discussed how Single Economic Space (SES) – a FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE WRITE TO: to counteract anti-Semitism and xeno- declared community comprising Russia, UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA phobia, took place on November 23, Belarus, Kazakhstan and Ukraine, 2247 W. CHICAGO AVENUE 2005. As a result, the newly-created ini- Interfax-Ukraine reported on November CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622 tiative group made a decision to form a 30, 2005, quoting Olha Buyanovska, a TELEPHONE: 773-278-6262 social committee against anti-Semitism spokeswoman for Social Democratic OR FAX YOUR REQUEST TO 773-278-6962 and xenophobia. (Religious Information Party – United (SDPU) lawmaker Nestor Service of Ukraine) Shufrych. According to Ms. Buyanovska, NAME: ______the commission also decided that signa- ADDRESS: ______U.N. honors Ukrainian peacekeepers tures in support of the referendum should be collected by March 1. In order to hold CITY: ______KYIV – According to the Ukrainian a referendum in Ukraine, an initiator STATE: ______ZIP: ______Defense Ministry’s press service, 130 needs to collect no fewer than 3 million Ukrainian peacekeepers who are part of signatures in at least two-thirds of the DAYTIME PHONE: ______the United Nations’ mission to Lebanon were decorated for service to peace on (Continued on page 27) No. 1 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 1, 2006 27

working trip to the Zhytomyr region, that cial website (http://www.cvk.gov.ua). The in Ukraine. “Those officers who take our NEWSBRIEFS no depots will be constructed in the chapter includes, among other data, elec- courses are eligible for employment assis- (Continued from page 26) Chornobyl exclusion zone for storing fis- tion lists of the Communist Party and the tance, both during their 500 hours of class- country’s regions within three months. sile fuel wastes. Mr. Lytvyn said the state Party of Regions as well as an election room time and after graduation.” The The SDPU filed a motion to seek a refer- must reassure the people who suffered campaign schedule. (RFE/RL Newsline) retraining of discharged or soon-to-be-dis- from the Chornobyl nuclear accident charged military officers is being provided endum on Ukraine’s NATO and SES Border police foil trafficking attempt membership to the Central Election about this. Regrettably enough, he added, at the request of the Ukrainian Defense the president’s utterances about such a Ministry, and is part of a joint project Commission last week. (RFE/RL KYIV – According to information Newsline) storage facility were misconstrued. Those between the OSCE Project Coordinator’s who support such an idea should better released on December 19, 2005, by the Office and the Defense Ministry titled EU begins monitoring border use their own backyards for this purpose, Ukrainian State Border Guard Service, “Assisting in Social Adaptation of Mr. Lytvyn remarked. On December 5, Ukrainian border guards have foiled yet Discharged Military Personnel of the KYIV – The European Union on 2005, President Viktor Yushchenko, another attempt to illegally transport Armed Forces of Ukraine.” Mr. Schumaker November 30, 2005, officially initiated its speaking at a press conference in Crimea, Ukrainian children abroad. The incident noted that “more than 400 officers have operation to monitor the Ukrainian- said that proposals about the construction occurred at the Chervona Mohyla check- undergone retraining this year, and about Moldovan border, Ukrainian and interna- of storage facilities in the Chornobyl point near the Ukrainian-Russian frontier 80 percent of the graduates were able to tional media reported. The operation has zone for other nations’ radioactive wastes in the Luhansk region. A 7-year-old boy find employment within three months.” been set up to combat smuggling, which should be first discussed at a referendum. and a 6-year-old girl on board the The retraining takes place in regions con- is believed to be rife, especially along Such proposals may be accepted with the Kharkiv-Baku train were accompanied by taining high numbers of disbanded military Ukraine’s 400-kilometer-long border with people’s consent if these prove economi- a Russian woman, who claimed to be garrisons, such as Chernihiv, Chernivtsi, Moldova’s separatist Transdniester cally profitable and environmentally safe. their mother. In the process of questioning Dnipropetrovsk, Kharkiv, Khmelnytskyi, region. The operation’s inauguration cere- Nevertheless, the president’s utterances by the border guards, the children con- Odesa, Sevastopol, Uzhhorod, Vinnytsia, mony in Odesa was attended by EU High were interpreted by some publications as fused each other’s names and had diffi- Zhytomyr and Kyiv. In 2006 such retrain- Representative for the Foreign and definitively assertive. On December 15, culty giving their “mother’s” name. The ing is to be extended to other regions of Security Policy Javier Solana, European 2005, the president reaffirmed that no fis- border guards also found that the girl’s Ukraine. (Organization for Security and Commissioner for External Affairs and sile fuel wastes from other nations will be birth certificate contained the parents’ Cooperation in Europe) Neighborhood Policy Bettina Ferrero- buried in the Chornobyl zone. According names, with the mother’s name quite dif- Waldner, Ukrainian Foreign Affairs to the president, Ukraine’s pressing prob- ferent from the Russian woman’s. With a Kuchma tax evasion case sent to STA Minister Borys Tarasyuk and Moldovan lem is construction of a storage for keep- view toward clarifying the situation, the KYIV – Police have sent the criminal Foreign Minister Andrei Stratan. The ing Ukrainian nukes’ fissile wastes, border guards detained the woman togeth- case alleging tax evasion by the Ukraina operation consists of some 70 border which must be solved by 2010. This is er with the children and turned them over fund headed by former President Leonid policemen and customs officers from 16 necessary because Ukraine has no com- to railroad police at the Chervona Mohyla Kuchma to the State Tax Administration EU countries and 50 local staffers. It has a plete cycle of manufacture, use of fissile railroad terminal. (Ukrinform) (STA), the tax administration administra- budget of 8 million euros ($9.4 million fuels and disposal of fissile fuel wastes, OSCE trains discharged military tion’s chairman, Oleksander Kireyev, said U.S.) and a two-year mandate, which can Mr. Yushchenko explained. That is why, in an interview with Channel 5 TV on be extended. The monitors are authorized the president said, it would be logical to KHMELNYTSKYI – Sixty Ukrainian December 15, 2005. He said it is still too to make unannounced inspections at any consider this facility for storing not only military officers graduated on December early to talk about the outcome of the location on the Ukrainian-Moldovan fron- the Chornobyl nuclear power plant’s 15, 2005, in the city of Khmelnytskyi after investigation of the case because it has only tier. However, they will not operate on wastes, but also those from Ukraine’s completing courses of the Organization for just started. The fund was launched on Transdniestrian territory. (RFE/RL other nuclear power plants. (Ukrinform) Security and Cooperation in Europe, which April 4, 2004, to support talented children. Newsline) CEC updates its website are designed to help them develop new pro- However, police suspect that the source of Lytvyn: no waste sites near Chornobyl fessional skills. “As part of the ongoing the revenues into the fund is illegal. Internal KYIV – The Central Election reform of the country’s armed forces, some Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko told jour- KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Chairman Commission on December 20, 2005, 40,000 persons have been discharged this nalists that he suspects the money came Volodymyr Lytvyn said at a December launched a new chapter devoted to the year alone,” said Ambassador James from the accounts of offshore companies. 19, 2005, press conference while on a 2006 parliamentary elections on its offi- Schumaker, the OSCE project coordinator (Ukrinform) Ukrainian National Federal Credit Union The shortest way to your first million!

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Saturday, January 7 Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center Soyuzivka’s Datebook at 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa. NEW YORK: Rockefeller Center Starting time is 9 p.m. Admission is $35 for January 1, 2006 February 18, 2006 Christmas Caroling. To all nationalities that adults in advance; $40 at the door; $25 for New Year’s Day Brunch, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Pub Night with music featuring celebrate the Julian calendar Christmas: stuednts and seniors. Admission includes a $14 per person Zukie & Friend join us at the Rockefeller Center Tree on delicious hot catered buffet; champagne January 7, at 7 p.m. for candlelight carol- will be provided at midnight. For more January 6, 2006 February 25, 2006 ing. Please bring your own candles. information and advance tickets, please call Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Wedding Walter at (215) 379-2676, John at (215) PARMA, Ohio: On Saturday, January 7, Supper, 6 p.m., $25 per person, 638-4103, or Leo at (215) 969-4101. St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox overnight packages available Mar ch 3-5, 2006 Cathedral, 5913 State Road in Parma, on Saturday, January 21 Plast Kurin “Khmelnychenky” the occasion of Christmas according to the January 27, 2006 Annual Winter Rada ancient Julian Calendar, will sponsor its CARTERET, N.J.: The St. Demetrius Pre-Malanka Pub Night featuring 18th annual Christmas radio program for Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral and St. music by Zukie & Friend, 9 pm April 16, 2006 their sick and shut-in parishoners. The Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic Church are co- Traditional Ukrainian Easter Day entire divine liturgy will be broadcast live sponsoring a Malanka, which will be held January 27-29, 2006 Brunch, doors open at 11:30 am from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. over WERE 1300 at the St. Demetrius Community Center, Church of Annunciation Family AM radio. The liturgy will be celebrated by 681 Roosevelt Ave., Carteret, N.J. Musical performance by Fata Morgana. Tickets are Weekend, Flushing, N.Y. April 22, 2006 the cathedral clergy. Responses will be sung by the Ukrainian and English choirs $45 (includes admission, choice of meal, Alpha Kappa Sorority Formal drinks, midnight hors’doeuvres and a January 28, 2006 Dinner of the cathedral. Also, at 7:30 p.m. on Friday, January 6 – Christmas Eve – Great champagne toast). There will also be a 2006 Ukrainian Engineers’ Malanka Banquet Complines and Matins will be celebrated. cash bar. The St. Demetrius Center is locat- ed off of Exit 12 of the New Jersey February 10-12, 2006 April 23, 2006 Saturday, January 14 Turnpike. There is also a Holiday Inn off Valentine’s Day Weekend Traditional Blessed Ukrainian Easter of the exit. 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