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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIV HE No.KRAINIAN 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine T UUkrainian Catholics mark 400th anniversaryW of union with Bishop Husar granted by Roman Woronowycz The Union of Brest (Berestia) was pro- Ukrainian Church. The agreement recog- Press Bureau claimed on October 16, 1596, between nized the as head of the Church but extraordinary powers as the Ruthenian (Ukrainian-Belarusian) allowed Ukrainians to retain their Eastern — More than 30,000 people rite traditions. jammed Freedom Square in Lviv on Orthodox Church of what was then the The crowd that came to celebrate the October 13 to hear the divine liturgy as the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth and Lubachivsky’s auxiliary anniversary filled the square from the Lviv Ukrainian Greek- Church celebrat- the Church of Rome. The move was by Roman Woronowycz Opera House back to the Taras ed the 400th anniversary of the reunion spurred by the Turkish conquest of the Kyiv Press Bureau Shevchenko monument, and spilled onto between a portion of the Ukrainian Patriarchy of Constantinople in 1453, the Shevchenko Street. A giant stage with an KYIV — The World of Orthodox Church and the Roman Catholic creation of the Patriarchate in of the Ukrainian Greek- Church. 1589 and internal strife within the (Continued on page 4) (UGCC) meeting in Lviv, made the first move toward naming a successor to the ailing head of the Church on October 14. They bestowed upon Bishop Lubomyr Husar of the Kyiv-Vyshhorod Exarchate extraor- dinary powers and assigned him the title of auxiliary bishop to the arch- bishop-major of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, a decision that was confirmed by the Vatican. Many in the Ukrainian Greek- Catholic Church’s laity have thought it only a matter of time until Bishop Husar was asked to take charge of the Church. Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky, of the Church, who is 82 years old, has been ailing and has kept a low profile for the last three years. During cele- brations of the 400th anniversary of the Union of Brest (Berestia), which took place a week before the Synod

of Bishops, he failed to appear at Roman Woronowycz many of the events. Most notable was his absence at the October 13 Cardinal Achille Silvestrini, Archbishop Michael Bzdel and other hierarchs celebrate liturgy in Lviv’s Freedom Square. archepiscopal divine liturgy in Freedom Square. The announcement by the Synod was not a surprise. All during the Leadership Conference reviews five years of Ukraine’s independence celebratory week murmurs abound- by Yaro Bihun foundations dealing with Ukraine. cy, the hryvnia, in September, when the ed that Bishop Husar, who took the Special to The Ukrainian Weekly About 300 persons from throughout monthly inflation was down to 2 percent. reigns of the newly created Kyiv- the United States and attended “There is much hard work still to be Vyshhorod Exarchate in June, WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s accom- the three-day event, which was co-spon- done,” he said “But Ukraine does not would soon climb the next step plishments and shortcomings during the sored by the Embassy of Ukraine, the face the challenge alone.” The Clinton first five years of its independence came towards succession. He is seen by U.S.-Ukraine Foundation and the administration has joined in supporting under review at the 1996 annual many as the heir-apparent to Ukrainian Medical Association of North Ukraine by calling on the international Leadership Conference of The Washington Cardinal Lubachivsky. America. community to secure $1.9 billion in cash What powers Bishop Husar’s Group, and the many speakers and expert commitments in 1996, and “has gone panelists gave the country a mixed report Undersecretary Talbott set a positive new post confers upon him is still tone in a major foreign policy address beyond the mandates of Congress to pro- murky, however. The appointment card: high marks in the area of geostrategic vide Ukraine with $330 million in bilat- relations, domestic politics, democratiza- outlining the Clinton administration’s does not make him the acting head assessment of Ukraine’s accomplish- eral grants and $860 million in trade and of the Church or give him any right tion and human rights; marked improve- investment credits.” ment in economic reforms; but lagging far ments and of Washington’s relationship to succession. with Ukraine. “We’ve done it and we’ll keep on It does, however, give him high behind in energy and health care. Listening to his speech preceding a doing it...because it is in our own visibility and authority. Archbishop The conference, held October 11-13, reception at the Ukrainian Embassy, in nation’s interest to see an independent, , metropolitan of the heard from President Bill Clinton’s point addition to conference participants, were the secure, democratic Ukraine survive, suc- Ukrainian Catholic Church in the man on relations with the new independent ambassadors of Azerbaijan, Georgia, ceed and prosper,” Mr. Talbott said. United States, told The Weekly that states Undersecretary of State Strobe Romania, , Slovakia and Uzbekistan Speaking about Ukraine’s relationship Bishop Husar now has “almost all Talbott; former U.S. representative to the as well as the director of the Central with NATO and Europe, Mr. Talbott quot- the powers of the Church; he has United Nations, Jeane Kirkpatrick, who Intelligence Agency, John Deutch. ed Secretary of State Warren Christopher’s the power to call , to preside spoke on behalf of President Clinton’s statement that “a critical goal of the New Mr. Talbott cited the various steps over them and to approve their Republican presidential challenger Robert Atlantic Community is to achieve Ukrainians took in building a strong decisions.” Dole; Ukrainian Supreme Court Judge Ukraine’s integration with Europe.” As a Orysia Potupa, director of the Oleksandr Volkov; and some 20 other nation, from the declaration of indepen- “vigorous” participant in the Partnership UGCC press service, said Bishop experts representing the U.S. and Ukrainian dence to the passage of a new Constitution for Peace program, Ukraine “is already governments, the World Bank, the in June, and in reforming its economy, cooperating closely” with NATO, but only (Continued on page 15) International Monetary Fund, academic which went from a period of hyperinfla- institutions, think-tanks, corporations and tion to the introduction of its new curren- (Continued on page 7) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42

Lviv Theological Academy: NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS transforming dreams into reality Miners’ union leaders sentenced duce 5 percent of Ukraine’s electricity. During this month’s meeting in Paris LUHANSK — Petro Kyt and between Ukrainian and G-7 experts, Mykhailo Skrynsky, leaders of the Ukraine promised to close one of the two Independent Miners’ Union, were sen- reactors in return for an 118 million ecu tenced in Luhansk for organizing an ille- ($147 million U.S.) grant allotted to start- gal strike in July to protest unpaid back ing the process of shutting down the plant. wages, UNIAN reported on October 10. The G-7 pledged a total of $3.1 billion in The labor leaders were given prison aid to Ukraine for shutting down terms of two and a half and three years, Chornobyl by 2000. (OMRI Daily Digest) respectively, for disturbing the public peace and disrupting traffic. Their attor- New Crimean speaker visits Kyiv neys plan to appeal to the Supreme Court. The miners’ union has claimed the KYIV — In his first consultations with charges are part of a government cam- Ukrainian leaders in Kyiv since his paign to suppress the independent labor appointment as chairman of the Crimean movement. (OMRI Daily Digest) Parliament, Vasyl Kyseliov discussed the draft Crimean Constitution, the regional Ukraine reacts to Lebed claim budget, taxes and the ongoing resettlement of previously deported ethnic groups in the KYIV — Ukraine’s Foreign Ministry region, Radio Ukraine reported on October criticized a recent open letter from 16. Mr. Kyseliov met with President Aleksandr Lebed published by the Black Leonid Kuchma, Parliament Chairman Dr. (right), vice-rector of the Lviv Theological Academy, with Prof. Sea Fleet’s newspaper, Flag Rodiny, in Oleksander Moroz and Prime Minister Jeffrey Wills (left) and a student, Oleh Behen. which the Russian Security Council secre- Pavlo Lazarenko. He agreed to encourage tary claimed Sevastopol had never been the Crimean Parliament to take construc- by Marta Baziuk seems due in equal parts to Dr. officially handed over to Ukraine and never tive steps toward a resolution of conflicts Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Gudziak’s practical long-term planning legally lost its Russian status. Mr. Lebed over these issues between Kyiv and and his inspired vision. Jeffrey Wills, an said Russia should take a stronger position Simferopil. (OMRI Daily Digest) LVIV – With no campus, no books, no associate professor of classics and chair- on the Black Sea Fleet and over Sevastopol faculty and no funding, the founders of man of the Religious Studies Program at as its base. Ukrainian Foreign Minister National-democrats help Chechens the Lviv Theological Academy had little Hennadii Udovenko said Kyiv will be the University of Wisconsin, remembers KYIV — A publishing house in Lviv besides their admirable goals: to re-intro- meeting Dr. Gudziak in 1983 when they guided by a statement by Russian Deputy duce theology as a scholarly discipline in Foreign Minister Sergii Krylov, who refut- has just printed Chechen leader Zelimkhan were both graduate students at Harvard Yandarbiev’s new book, “Chechnya: The Ukraine, and to extend to religious and University. ed Mr. Lebed, reassuring Kyiv that laity the opportunity to study philosophy Sevastopol is legally a Ukrainian city and Struggle for Freedom.” A consignment of “Borys had recently come from the 5,000 Russian-language copies of the book and theology. seminary in Rome and explained that he that Russian President Boris Yeltsin had Today, just two years after its estab- not raised any territorial claims. Mr. was confiscated by Russian customs at the was pursuing his Ph.D. in the belief that Ukrainian-Russian border, but other copies lishment, the academy boasts 300 stu- some day Ukraine would be free and Udovenko warned that the Lebed letter dents, and lofty goals are being trans- could have a negative effect on negotia- are being sent to Russia from Ukraine by would need an educated faculty for a circumventing Russian customs, reported formed into reality. seminary to teach a new generation,” tions over the division of the Black Sea What the founders never lacked was a Fleet. (OMRI Daily Digest) Interfax-Ukraine. Meanwhile, in Kyiv, a Prof. Wills recalled. Chechen Information Center has opened purpose. “We knew that the academy The academy was originally estab- answered the need of young Ukrainians Tabachnyk accused of abusing authority for the declared purpose of supplying lished under Metropolitan Andrey accurate information on Chechnya and eager to pursue both spiritual and intel- Sheptytsky in 1928 as a first step toward KYIV — The Verkhovna Rada’s lectual vocations,” said Borys Gudziak, correcting misinformation often appearing creating a university that would increase Committee Against Corruption and in the Russian media. Rukh is providing vice-rector of the Lviv Theological opportunities for Ukrainians to receive Organized Crime called on President Academy, who is responsible for acade- legal sponsorship and office space. Rukh higher education. After the Ukrainian- Leonid Kuchma to fire his chief of staff, leader Vyacheslav Chornovil told a news mic and scholarly development. claiming they had found evidence that The success of the academic program (Continued on page 20) conference at the movement’s headquar- Dmytro Tabachnyk used his position to ters that the center could eventually grow illegally obtain an apartment in central into a semi-official mission, akin to those Kyiv, UNIAN reported on October 9. The of Taiwan in some countries. The center is committee said Mr. Tabachnyk should be the first of its kind in a former Soviet prosecuted, evicted and barred from hold- republic, although individual Chechen rep- ing public office. (OMRI Daily Digest) resentatives authorized by the late presi- Ukraine reconsiders closing Chornobyl dent Jokhar Dudaev and by Mr. Yandarbiev have been working informally KYIV — Yurii Kostenko, environmen- with sympathizers in the Baltic states. A tal protection and nuclear safety minister, Chechen Information Center has been said Ukraine may reconsider its pledge to operating since 1995 in the Polish city of shut down Chornobyl reactor No. 1 by the Krakow. (Jamestown Monitor) end of October. According to Mr. Kostenko, closing one reactor could make Life expectancy on the decline another one prone to an accident due to a KYIV — Declining life expectancy, lack of heat in the coming winter. Chornobyl’s two working reactors pro- (Continued on page 9)

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INTERVIEW: Bishop Lubomyr Husar on the present and future of the Ukrainian Catholic Church LVIV – Bishop Lubomyr Husar is the leader of the ing youth are of particular significance. right now, even though there were some proposals that newly created Kyiv-Vyshhorod . He was the sessions should take place every two years because I think they are all important. Each one of the cate- installed in June after being appointed on April 2 by of the preparations involved. We’ll see after we review gories we looked at is important in its own right, but Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky, the head of the the questionnaires that were handed out. But personally, most important, I think, are the proposals that request Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. I think it is better that at least for the first Sobor the ses- clearly that the bishops look at the proposals seriously Bishop Husar had been secretly consecrated a bishop sions should take place annually to the year 2000. Then and that structures are formed to maintain what was 19 years earlier by the late at we’ll see. Church law states that sobors such as this one begun. I do not think that in two or three days anyone Castelgandolfo, the Studite monastery near Rome. should take place at least every five years, I believe. can deeply examine a subject, for example, the prob- Although the Roman Catholic Church recognized the We’ll stick to that. lems of the family. consecration, the bishop remained underground There was a concrete proposal with much merit that More so because we did not simply discuss the fami- because of the political situation of the Ukrainian the sobors should deal with single topics. For example, ly as it is in Ukraine, or Halychyna, but we discussed Greek-Catholic Church in what was then still the Soviet youth, an area where there are many problems, should the Ukrainian Christian family as it is around the world. Union. be discussed. And, as regards youth, such sessions There are different problems in North America, differ- The 63-year-old Studite monk served as vicar-gener- should involve not only older people, experienced in ent problems in South America. In Western Europe al of the Lviv Archeparchy, working in Rome until the life, but young people as well, so that they can tell us there is a different lifestyle. In Ukraine, the east and the return of Cardinal Lubachivsky to the historic seat of what bothers them, and so that we do not live in a fanta- west, there are large differences in approach. the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in Lviv in 1993. sy world, thinking that we know everything about them, So, to shed a proper light on it, to properly study it In 1993-1994 he worked at the Lviv Theological because we don’t. They must tell us what bothers them, and come up with a brilliant solution is not possible. Academy and from 1995 until his appointment as what they need, what they are looking for. But the fact that people want to organize bodies, struc- Bishop of Kyiv-Vyshhorod, he lived at the Monastery of A session on the family must include a certain num- tures – and at the synodal level – not merely individual- St. Theodore the Studite in the village of Kolodiyivka in ber of families, young, old, experienced and broken ly at the parish level, that will continue the work begun the region. families, so that we may hear how they live, why they on youth, the family, the priesthood. Today, many view him as the odds-on favorite to suc- live the way they do, how did they manage to form a And, because they want it done at the synodal level ceed Cardinal Lubachivsky as the leader of the Church. Christian family, or how did they fail to do so. means that the Synod must form committees chaired by Bishop Husar attended the Patriarchal Sobor held in I do not think this will happen in the first stage. I am bishops whose responsibilities will be to assure that Lviv October 6-10 and was appointed by Cardinal almost positive that this will not happen at the second Lubachivsky to preside over its work. Here on October session of the first Sobor. I believe that every year there 11 he spoke with The Weekly’s Kyiv correspondent, will be several topics discussed, as was done this year. Roman Woronowycz, in place of Cardinal Lubachivsky, [The Sobor] will again attempt to address certain topics who, because of his health and advanced years, no and expound on them. longer grants interviews. The interview with Bishop I would like to ask you about Pope John Paul II and Husar was conducted six days before he was appointed rumors that he will visit Ukraine not this year but in by the World Synod as a special assistant with extraor- the next year. Is there any basis to these rumors? dinary powers to the archbishop-major of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church – an appointment that was Chances that the pope will come are pretty good approved by Pope John Paul II. because the Ukrainian government has begun actively entertaining the possibility and discussing it. The gov- PART I ernment must present the invitation. Before there was Those who attended the Sobor praised your lead- no discussion of that possibility, now there is. As to ership of the conference. Was the Sobor a success in when he will visit, that is more problematic. At the your eyes, and what are its most important results? press conference I had in Kyiv the facts were somewhat misrepresented in the press. Some wrote that he is defi- Generally, I am pleased with outcome of the Sobor, nitely coming, and I even received a phone call from mainly with the attitude of the people who took part and Moscow from a person who wanted that confirmed. It who actively worked together. It was most evident in seems they were concerned that the pope was to visit. the working groups, where the real work of the Sobor I think that in any case, practically, the earliest it took place. The reports that were read at the beginning would happen would be in the autumn of next year. were not very strong; they weren’t sufficiently analyti- Much depends on the pope’s health, the situation here. cal, unfortunately. So it was difficult to get a good, Papal visits are scheduled far in advance. complete picture of the situation in our Church. Ukrainian Television announced last week that in However, we had the ability to listen to our brothers fact Ukraine is one of four countries to which the from around the world, effectively, from many different pope will travel next year, although, as usual, they lands. I think that this was a major event and great expe- did not give the source. rience for our people. It means that we are a Church scattered throughout Yes, there is such speculation, and it is not without the world and therefore, we cannot think in narrow merit. There is discussion in government circles of a terms, provincially, for example, only about Halychyna visit by the pope. People are talking about it. let’s say, but that we must think about our problems Roman Woronowycz But there are divisions. Just recently here in Lviv there from a world view and the solutions to them that will Bishop Lubomyr Husar during the moleben at St. was a conference dedicated to the 400th anniversary of the help our people around the world become better George Church in Lviv after the conclusion of the Union of Brest sponsored by the Orthodox Church in Christians. The enthusiasm I saw impressed me. I am Patriarchal Sobor. Lviv, the Orthodox Church of the Moscow Patriarchate. happy that such a Sobor took place. There is no reason They stated that a visit by the pope is not wanted, that it to fool yourself that it proceeded without flaws. Or that matters proceed. It will not be enough to merely will only cause further division. These things are said and, major results and decisions were made to be proposed acknowledge the proposals, to check off that what was of course, the government listens because this is by the to the Synod of Bishops. requested was carried out, but to expand on the issues, numbers the largest Church in Ukraine. I think that the strength of the Sobor, its beauty, is deepen them, study them. The matters must be taken I, however, believe the government will work found in the fact that it was held, that people came, seriously, in other words. I think that was the greatest through these difficulties, take all things under consider- became acquainted, were interested and took part. And accomplishment of the Sobor. ation and then make its final decision. what is important for me, all the committees proposed There are dangers, as with anything. The committees The fact is that it is being discussed. With regard to the some format for the continued existence of, I won’t say could bury issues. You know, as they say in America, time and the form the visit would take, that is all yet to be the Sobor, but of organs that would give structure to the the easiest way to kill an issue is to form a committee to worked out. Because of the complexities involved, I do ideas that were proposed, to continue that work. The study it. There is always that danger. Unfortunately, not think it could take place before the fall of next year. people want these proposals actualized. even in our Church we have had instances when com- During your press conference in Kyiv you also I was also impressed with the fact that our whole mittees of the highest levels that were formed did noth- alluded to the possibility that during his visit the Church was at the Sobor – bishops, priests, the laity – ing or at most only superficially. But I hope that since pope might recognize a Kyiv-Halych Patriarchate of all of whom took active part in the discussions. At times all the representations of the Church were present, the the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. Is that a real they did not agree, they opposed each other, but that is bishops, the priests, the laity, they will press that some- possibility? no tragedy. In fact, I think it is good that there is inde- thing comes of this. I seriously doubt it. I doubt it for many reasons, even pendence of thought and that people are not scared to To think that we will make great progress in one or two though it cannot be excluded as a possibility. I think that a present their views, even in a critical manner. It proves years is sheer fantasy, and no one has any illusions. [papal] visit is not the right circumstance, it would be as if that the people are concerned in their souls about mat- Everybody is aware that this is a long-term effort, that he brought a gift or a piece of candy. No, I think that it is a ters of the Church. The collaboration among the various these bodies must exist, work and expand. For example, matter of sufficient importance that it would have to have elements of our people is of itself proof of the vitality of some have said that some of these matters should already our Church. its own form with proper preparations. be workable at the parish level. Some parishes are ready, I hope and expect that among other things I sincerely believe the Synod will seriously look at the some are not. We must work out the issues as best we can. proposals. As one bishop told me, we must do something Metropolitan [Andrey] Sheptytsky will be beatified dur- If we take on this task in a serious manner and form the ing the visit, or maybe Yosafata Hardyshevska or because the people have needs and expectations, and our organizational structures and nurture them and work the assignment is to guide the people where we must. Klymentii Sheptytsky. The pope often problems and report on the progress made before the does this when he visits, whether it is France, Spain, The Sobor presented quite a list of proposals that whole Church, then the Sobor will be considered a great Africa, or wherever. This is a very real possibility. I the Synod of Bishops will now decide upon. Which, success, more so because this is only the first session. would go so far as to say that he has done it in other in your mind, are the most important? Yesterday at We have at least four more sessions, which currently, the Sobor I heard you assert that questions regard- it seems, will be held every year. That’s how it looks (Continued on page 15) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42

Theologicalby Roman Woronowycz Academy dedicates new premises in Lviv Kyiv Press Bureau LVIV – With the pronouncement “Vivat academia, vivant professores,” and the students’ response of “Gaudeamus igitur,” the Lviv Theological Academy inaugurated the third year of classes of the revived insti- tution founded by Metropolitan in 1928. Just as important, it marked the opening of instruc- tion at the new premises of the academy. On October 10, immediately after the closing of the Sobor of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church and dur- ing the week of celebrations of the 400th anniversary of the Union of Brest (Berestia), the head of the Church, Major Archbishop and Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky, one of the oldest surviving graduates of the academy, and 15 other bishops anointed the walls of the spacious (15,000 square feet) but dilapidated structure. Lviv Mayor Vasyl Kuibida was responsible for the enactment of a decision of the Lviv City Council to offer the former Russian-language school building to the academy after a three-year period during which it was closed and structural faults were corrected. The academy has undertaken the task of completing a major refurbishment project. The building had been used by Lviv State University after the Soviet regime closed the academy in 1945. For the last three years classes of the academy were held in a cramped 4,000-square-foot for- mer nursery school. Currently, 279 full-time students, seminarians, Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky blesses the new premises of the Lviv Theological Academy. Also in the monks, nuns and laity, attend the institution, which is photo are (from left): Metropolitan Michael Bzdel of Winnipeg, and Bishop Pavlo Vasylyk of Kolomyia. open to everyone, paying on average $200 per year per student for an education that costs the academy about revival. Also present were representatives of diverse university is awaiting accreditation by the Oriental $2,000 annually – costs that are covered by charitable academic, educational, cultural and religious institu- Institute in Rome. donations. tions. The Lviv Theological Academy foresees many diffi- The overflow crowd that attended the opening, MC’d cult financial times ahead and, therefore, has established by Borys Gudziak, professor of the Institute of Church Cardinal Achille Silvestrini, prefect of the History and a staff member at the academy, heard an Congregation for Oriental Churches, who met with the a foundation to offset the costs of theological studies for address by Rector Mykhailo Dymyd and greetings from faculty and the students of the Lviv Theological students and for organizational upkeep. It is attempting Bishops Sophron Mudry and Ivan Khoma, the Rev. Dr. Academy on Saturday and was in attendance at the to establish a fund of $10 million within the next five Andriy Chirovsky of the Sheptytsky Institute (Ottawa), blessing of the building, said: “Your Church can be years to secure the academy’s existence. Prof. Mykhailo Holubets and Bohdan Stelmach of the proud that it has such an institution. I am grateful to For more information contact the academy’s director Lviv City Council. those that have undertaken the task of rebuilding of development, Prof. Jeffrey Wills, Classics Bishop Lubomyr Husar of the Kyiv-Vyshhorod Ukraine’s intellectual life under such difficult circum- Department, Van Hise Hall 910, University of Eparchy reflected on the importance of the academy’s stances.” Wisconsin, Madison, WI 53706; or the Rev. Ivan mission in Ukraine’s spiritual, cultural and political The first graduating class is scheduled for 1999. The Krotec, 2245 W. Superior St., , IL 60612.

Ukrainian Catholics mark... ered to discuss the future of the Church. prevent a visit of Pope John Paul II to Ukraine, which Five committees – on the configuration of the priest- the Greek-Catholic Church is hoping will take place (Continued from page 1) hood, the academic configuration of study for priests, next year. Orthodox Church leaders such as Moscow altar was erected in front of the opera house. The faithful matters of the family; catechization of the laity, and Patriarch Aleksiy II, Kyiv Metropolitan Volodymyr and the curious stood on park benches, ladders and the matters of youth – presented a lengthy list of proposals (Sabadan) of the Moscow Patriarchate and Metropolitan large flower pots that dot the square and watched from for affirmation by the Sobor. They were to be presented of Canada and the United States Feodosiy sent a letter of balconies of buildings across the street. to the World Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian Greek- greeting and support for the conference’s work. The liturgy was led by Archbishop Michael Bzdel, Catholic Church, which was to act on them. Responding to the conference’s charges and perhaps metropolitan of the Ukrainian Catholic Church of The proposals presented to the Synod of Bishops for in a conciliatory gesture, Bishop Husar said he could not Canada, and was concelebrated with Cardinal Achille approval were both philosophical and practical in deny that the Greek-Catholic “Uniates” did persecute Silvestrini, prefect of the Congregation for Oriental nature. For example, the committee on matters of youth those who fought against the union. He said, however, Churches, Archbishop Antonio Franco, papal nuncio to proposed a statement on the global AIDS epidemic, as that an effort by the Orthodox to stop a papal visit was Ukraine, Archbishop Stephen Sulyk, metropolitan of the well as on sexual morality, sexual abuse and rape. It also sheer nonsense. “I find it not even worth discussing,” Ukrainian Catholic Church of the United States, and suggested that the Synod work forcefully to build youth said the bishop. bishops from all the major of the worldwide organizations in parishes. After the completion of the Greek-Catholic Sobor on Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. The Sobor of religious and lay leaders also voted on October 10, the delegates met for a concluding luncheon Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky, major arch- three resolutions. First, they agreed to call on the at a restaurant near the university and a moleben at St. bishop and head of the Church, did not attend the liturgy Ukrainian government to officially rehabilitate the George’s Cathedral. due to illness. Greek-Catholic Church in Ukraine, which was outlawed The next evening thousands jammed the Lviv Opera While extending greetings from Pope John Paul II, in 1946 by a non-canonical synod of bishops, with an House for a ceremonial concert of religious and classical Cardinal Silvestrini called on Ukrainian Catholics to addendum that the Church never accepted the findings music. Various stars of the Ukrainian opera performed seek even stronger bonds with Rome. “These celebra- and resolutions of that synod. Also, they unanimously works by such noted composers as Wagner, Verdi, tions are a time for Ukrainian Greek-Catholics to con- voted to request that the president of Ukraine send an Puccini, Mozart, Lysenko, Leontovych, Stetsenko and template the union with Rome and what it means,” said official invitation to the Vatican for a papal visit. And Hnatyshyn. Cardinal Silvestrini. they agreed to submit a proposal to the Synod of A combined choir of the Boyan, Homin, Antey, Mria The large turnout for the celebration, held under a Bishops to withdraw the condemnation of those bishops and Blahovist cappellas and the Yevshan chamber choir dazzling blue sky on a warm Indian summer Sunday, who did not recognize the Union of Brest in 1596. performed several works by Ukrainian composers, pleased organizers. As late as October 11, the press cen- Bishop Lubomyr Husar, recently appointed the leader including the “Prayer” from Hulak-Artemovsky’s opera ter of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, headquar- of the newly formed Kyiv-Vyshhorod Eparchy, who “Zaporozhets Za Dunayem.” Their rendering of a piece tered at St. George’s Cathedral in Lviv, declined to com- presided over the work of the Sobor, told The Weekly from Verdi’s opera, “Nabucco,” had Msgr. Marizio ment on how many would attend. A spokesperson said (see page 3) on October 11 that he was very pleased Malvestiti, press secretary to Cardinal Silvestrini, wav- the turnout at the liturgy that opened the Patriarchal with the Sobor’s outcome. “I was happy that the whole ing his arms to the music. Sobor and the celebrations was disappointing. Church was there, the laypeople the leadership, the cler- The divine liturgy, which followed two days later, The Freedom Square liturgy was part of a series of gy,” said Bishop Husar. “The complaints and criticism was the emotional culmination of the yearlong obser- events held here in the last week, which included a were good. That shows that ours is a living Church.” vances of the 400th anniversary of the Union of Brest. World Sobor and a commemorative concert. A World Although there were no demonstrations, the Orthodox In the spring, a two-day celebration had taken place in Synod of Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Bishops followed, Church did not remain quiet as its breakaway brothers cele- Drohobych, in western Ukraine. On July 2, Ukrainian beginning on October 14. brated 400 years since the reunion with Rome. On October Greek-Catholic bishops from around the world gathered From October 6 to 10, Greek-Catholics held the first 4-5 the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow Patriarchate in Rome for commemorations in the Vatican, which session (of four that are scheduled annually for the next hosted a conference at the Russian Pushkin Society, which included the celebration of a divine liturgy with Pope four years) of a Patriarchal Sobor at Lviv State University. some Greek-Catholics dubbed the “anti-sobor.” John Paul II. At that time the pope issued an apostolic More than 200 delegates, religious leaders and laity from The conference attendees paid tribute to the victims letter regarding the Union of Brest. each of the Church’s eparchies throughout the world gath- of the Union of Brest of 1596 and discussed measures to One more celebration, in Kyiv, is scheduled for No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 5

U.S. Embassy’s commercial officer sees potential for large-scale investment in Ukraine by Marta Kolomayets Another program that has been highly successful is Kyiv Press Bureau the International Buyers Program, which takes Ukrainians to major trade shows and exhibitions in the KYIV — With the adoption of a new democratic United States, where they mingle with American busi- Constitution and the introduction of the hryvnia in nesspeople and develop relationships one-on-one. Ukraine in the last few months, Andrew Bihun, the A Ukrainian delegation of 35 people is scheduled to senior commercial officer at the U.S. Embassy’s travel to San Francisco for a food industry show in Commercial Service in Kyiv, said he expects that October. The USCS is trying to bring more American American companies will begin truly large-scale trade businesspersons for such exchanges in Ukraine, but, and investment with Ukraine. being short-staffed, Mr. Bihun finds this process diffi- “Already in the first six months of this year we saw a cult at times. The very recent arrival of Mitch Larsen, a dramatic increase of U.S. exports to Ukraine; this year we new commercial officer who will assist Mr. Bihun, adds saw exports of $175 million, as compared to $75 million a much-needed resource to the USCS programs in Kyiv. in the same time period last year,” said Mr. Bihun, during One of the newer ideas developed by USCS through the an interview at his offices on September 11. “Showcase Europe” program is to have its representatives Although the United States is Ukraine’s No. 1 invest- travel to Western Europe to stimulate U.S. companies and ment partner, contributing 23-24 percent of foreign their European headquarters to focus on Ukraine also. investment, followed by Germany with 19-20 percent, Mr. Bihun and his commercial officer, Michael Lally, the total figure is small. Only this year — its fifth year who recently left Ukraine for the USCS in Kazakstan, as an independent country — did Ukraine surpass the traveled to London earlier this year to promote Ukraine. $1 billion mark on cumulative foreign investment. Mr. Bihun intends to travel to Frankfurt and Brussels to “And that is rather small, when you compare that the do the same next year. United States has invested $3-5 billion into neighboring “I’ve noticed yet another phenomenon in doing busi- ,” said Mr. Bihun, who has worked in Kyiv for ness in Ukraine,” said Mr. Bihun. “Whereas in the past, 13 months, but who has spent 20 years in the U.S. business in the former Soviet Union always went through Department of Commerce, mostly conducting foreign Moscow, those days are just about gone,” he noted. business opportunity analysis. Now, larger U.S. companies bypass Russia and come According to Vice Prime Minister Viktor Pynzenyk, to Ukraine either from their Eastern and Western Europe Andrew Bihun Ukraine needs about $40 billion in investments to bring offices, or come directly from their U.S. headquarters. it up to the level this country can support, given its nat- “Very, very few come from Russia — about 5 per- Three or four years down the line, Mr. Bihun added, ural resources, its well-educated population, its size. cent do the Moscow to Kyiv route,” said Mr. Bihun, the entire health-insurance industry will begin blossom- But, Mr. Bihun estimated that Ukraine can support adding that businessmen are beginning to understand ing in Ukraine, and the United States, with its vast expe- $80-100 billion of investments, as he measures the rip- that Ukraine is a separate market, and that you cannot rience in this field, can show Ukrainians the benefits of ple effect of sizeable Western investments. use your contacts in Moscow to get ahead in Ukraine. developing such an industry. As an example he cites General Motors, which is cur- Although the U.S. Embassy does not keep an official Although these sectors are top priority for the U.S. rently conducting a feasibility study regarding joint auto register of American companies in Ukraine, Mr. Bihun Commercial Service, Mr. Bihun is quick to add that by production with the Zaporizhia-based Avtozaz (see The estimates that anywhere between 250 and 300 U.S. no means does he discount the consumer goods indus- Weekly, September 29). Once they come in, the Bila firms have sought the help of the USCS. try, the construction and transport sectors, and others, as Tserkva tire company may be looking for investments “Mind you, that includes everything from one person top investment venues in Ukraine. as it will want to be a supplier to that manufacturing who comes here often and keeps an in-country represen- “This country can do everything, but at the same time concern, and more gas stations will open up, etc. tative to such giants as S.C. Johnson, which has been it needs everything,” he said. “The bottom line is — whether it is 40 to 1 or 80 to 1 — here since the early days,” said Mr. Bihun. In order to attract more foreign investment, there are the gap is tremendous, and what is happening is that But many of them keep in close contact with the U.S. quite a few problems Ukraine must solve for itself. The American companies are beginning to seriously look at Commercial Service, which offers what Mr. Bihun paramount requirement is the establishment of the rule that gap,” said Mr. Bihun. refers to as “the comfort zone.” of law in the business sphere, which involves creating a Among the stalwarts who have been in Ukraine for It offers a variety of services, including setting up busi- proper court structure, training judges, applying “sancti- three or more years are DuPont, Monsanto and Cargill ness appointments and providing interpreters. The ty of contract” principles and building an appropriate — all agro-business companies — as well as such cor- American Business Center, which opened officially in system of implementing court rulings. porations as Coca-Cola and R.J. Reynolds. They are May of this year, is managed by the USCS and is located Also important is the creation of new laws and regu- among the biggest investors in Ukraine today. in the same building. It provides one-stop shopping for lations in order to allow private enterprise to develop, “And when such companies come in, they also teach U.S. businesspersons, offering international telecommuni- such as a definitive law on land privatization and specif- Ukrainians about Western business attitudes,” said Mr. cations, secretarial, logistical and translation support, as ic laws on oil and gas project development. Bihun. well as rental office space and a commercial library. “Over all, Ukraine needs a total restructuring of the Whereas the heart of business in the United States “The American company should know and does know tax code, which is one of the biggest problems,” admit- and the West has always been the market, enterprises in that we stand behind them and, at the same time, we give ted Mr. Bihun. the former Soviet Union just filled orders without deter- them advice on how to enter and stay in the Ukrainian “First of all, the taxes are too high — and for domes- mining the supply and demand. economy — in a way that will also be of benefit to tic businesses in Ukraine, they create a shadow econo- “They lived to meet production targets, which were Ukraine’s economic development, “ explained Mr. Bihun. my. For foreign enterprises, the high tax rates prevent certainly not set by them and definitely not determined At this point in time, Mr. Bihun said that the U.S. and further entry into the Ukrainian market. by their directors,” explained Mr. Bihun, stating that Ukrainian governments have outlined the four top prior- Mr. Bihun estimates that if one were to total all the often all the products were to be distributed to different ity sectors targeted for U.S. investment. imposed taxes and fees — income, profit, infrastructure, ends of the Soviet Union, and most of the production The bilateral U.S.-Ukrainian Joint Commission on excise and value-added taxes — a businessperson was done at the tail end of each five-year plan. Trade and Investment has listed the following sectors: would be paying anywhere from 50 to 80 percent in “Now that has to drastically change, and it is slowly • Food industry: agriculture and food processing. some cases. doing so,” he added, explaining that Ukrainian manufac- This sector not only provides a quick return on invest- “This makes it infeasible for a lot of companies that turers still worry about how they will create their produc- ments, it is also one of the top industries in the U.S. that want to come into Ukraine,” said Mr. Bihun. tion line instead of sitting down and asking such questions can help in not only providing high quality seed and But, the figure he is now hearing as a target in the as: “Can you help me determine what the market will be equipment, but also in teaching Ukrainians about pack- upcoming tax code would add up to an over-all rate of for a certain product?” before going ahead with their plans. aging, preserving and distributing foods. 30 percent. “And, I think if that happens, you will prob- “The major change I have noticed over this one-year • Energy sector: Although this sector has many prob- ably see a significant shift to the real measurable econo- period is that last year a limited number of U.S. compa- lems, as energy sources were once controlled by Moscow, my from the shadow economy. Whereas right now it is nies would come in and probe and wait for things to it is an exciting investment opportunity as the electric about 50/50 or 60/40 (real/shadow), if taxes are low- happen. Right now, we have about four-five times as power industry will be restructured and the development of ered, you will see a dramatic shift of about 25 percent many companies coming in and, not only probing, but new gas and oil fields will provide interesting challenges. into the real economy,” noted Mr. Bihun. already taking concrete steps. Many come in and work • Telecommunications: There are vast possibilities Whereas there is a problem with the actual rate, there independently of us and/or the central government. for investment in both the wire and wireless communi- is also a problem with the implementation of tax collec- They come in, have conversations with regional admin- cations, which offer a quicker pay-off than the energy tion, which is very erratic. istrations, and then seek our advice,” said Mr. Bihun, sector. Needed improvements in urban and regional Some companies are literally harassed — as tax who is very proud of the work the United States telephone services, as well as in radio/TV broadcasting, inspectors come to their door 12 to 30 times a year, Commercial Service (USCS) has done since it began offer virtually untapped potentials for investors. often demanding disclosure of extensive financial and operating in the summer of 1992. • Health-care sector: With such leading U.S. pharma- client records — while other companies have yet to The USCS has a number of programs that allow ceutical companies as Eli Lilly, Merck, Smith-Kline encounter the tax inspector. Ukrainian companies to find interested American Beecham, Pfizer and Upjohn already coming into With time, Mr. Bihun said he believes Ukraine will investors. One of them, called Search for Partners, is Ukraine with sales and distribution, manufacturing can- overcome these problems. He hopes to be in Ukraine to geared to matching up privatized Ukrainian companies not be far behind. be around to see that happen. with Americans, whether it be to form a joint venture, to Given the fact that Ukraine had an expansive mili- “Although it is rewarding to be in Ukraine as a buy American equipment, or to increase investment. tary-industrial complex during Soviet times, it has Ukrainian American,” he notes, “the primary satisfaction Through two different electronic systems — the always been capable of producing high-tech equipment. comes from being engaged professionally in Ukraine.” National TradeData Bank and the Economic Bulletin As defense conversion gets under way, there is no rea- “It is very exciting from a professional point of view Board — information from Ukraine becomes available son why several of those enterprises should not produce to be at, and contribute to, the birth — albeit a lengthy to 60 Department of Commerce offices in various U.S. state-of-the-art electro-medical equipment with the help birth — of economic viability in this country,” he con- cities, as well as to Internet users. of American investors. cluded. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42

Ukraine at five: a progress report on U.S. policy Following is the text of the address by Strobe Talbott, munity kept alive the dream of an independent and acting U.S. secretary of state, opening The Washington democratic homeland. Your faith nurtured the spirit and Group’s 1996 Leadership Conference at the Embassy of the substance of independence until the dream finally Ukraine on October 11. came true in 1991. Since then, you have labored on behalf of Ukrainian democracy, Ukrainian rule of law, Thank you, Yaroslav [Voitko], very much. My friend Ukrainian freedom of the press, Ukrainian medicine and Yuri Shcherbak has delivered a better speech than the science, the Ukrainian environment—and Ukrainian one I’m about to give, and he’s not even here. But I do prosperity. want to thank him, despite the fact that he’s not able to Many of you have worked especially hard to put the be with us tonight, my friend Mr. [Valeriy] Kuchynsky Ukrainian economy on the right track. We all realize – and also my sympathies to Mr. Kuchynsky – and to that that has been a monumental effort, and there have Yaroslav [Voitko] and George [Masiuk], and to The been some scary moments along the way. Not too long Washington Group for including me in your celebration. ago, Ukraine was looking over the edge of the abyss of I know that some of you this evening have come from hyperinflation. Yet last month, inflation was running at out of town. You’ve come from other parts of the coun- only 2 percent – which is a huge and very hopeful try to take part in what promises to be a very stimulating improvement. In September, Ukraine successfully and important and thoughtful conference. To those of launched its new currency, the hryvnia, which is already you who are coming from out of town I want to say: stronger than the karbovanets, the provisional currency welcome to Washington. During the Cold War, this city that it replaced. was often called the “capital of the free world.” If Ukraine is to continue this progress – if it is to ful- Washington still qualifies as exactly that today. In fact, fill its tremendous economic potential – there is much with the collapse of Soviet Communism, with the disap- hard work still to be done. That means cutting taxes and pearance of the USSR, and with the dissolution of the bureaucracy, promoting land reform, and building the Warsaw Pact, the free world not only still exists, it’s a legal foundation for a market economy. much bigger place today than it was just a few years ago But Ukraine does not face that challenge alone. The – and today the free world includes an independent, American people as a whole have followed the example democratic Ukraine. of the Ukrainian American community. Which is to say, Over the past three and a half years, I’ve had six we’ve all joined together in the great task of supporting opportunities to visit that brave young democracy. It’s a free and prosperous and democratic Ukraine. President good to be back this evening on sovereign Ukrainian Clinton has led the way. He’s done so by calling on the territory, and I’m grateful to the Embassy for opening international community to secure $1.9 billion in cash its doors not just to me but to my colleagues from the commitments for Ukraine in 1996. He has gone beyond administration: John Deutch [Director of Central the mandates of Congress to provide Ukraine with $330 Intelligence] gets applauded just for coming a few million in bilateral grants and $860 million in trade and blocks to be on sovereign Ukraine territory [laughter] – investment credits. imagine the reception you’ll get, John, when you go to We’re in Ukraine not just with our dollars but also Kyiv for the first time [laughter] – also my friend and with our know-how, our expertise, our can-do bent for Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj colleague Melanne Verveer from the Office of the First licking the toughest problems. We’re on the ground, Undersecretary of State Strobe Talbott Lady who educated me a little on both Ukrainian history making a difference for the better, working with real and on the when we were together people. Americans are in Ukraine today training the for Ukraine’s young democracy reflects our most in Kyiv not too long ago, and Taras Bazyluk with the next generation of entrepreneurs. And, by the way, our deeply held American values and advances our most Arms Control and Disarmament Agency, and Bill exchange programs work both ways. Through the U.S. fundamental interests. He said a Ukraine that fulfills the Taylor and Bruce Connuck of the State Department, and Information Agency and the Agency for International hopes of its 52 million citizens will also, as he put it, Carlos Pasqual of the National Security Council. These Development, nearly 8,000 Ukrainians have come to our and I’m quoting, “provide an essential anchor of stabili- are just a few of the members of the team that works in country to share our ideas, to learn first-hand about our ty and freedom in a part of the world that is still reeling the executive branch on U.S.-Ukrainian relations. way of life and work. from rapid change. “ We have said over and over again President Clinton and Secretary of State Christopher By early next year, we will have helped Ukraine pri- – and we mean it every time we say it – that Ukraine is have asked me this evening to convey two messages to vatize virtually its entire small business sector, and also a key European country. It is a bellwether for a vast all of you: First, they have asked me to extend their a significant share of its larger enterprises. We have region that matters deeply and enduringly to the United thanks for all that everyone here has done both for already helped Ukraine build democracy by sponsoring States. If Ukraine stays on course toward a better future Ukraine and for U.S.-Ukrainian relations; and second, town hall meetings, and sending legal advisors and con- for its own people, that will be good for all of Europe they have asked me to review briefly, from the vantage stitutional experts, and assisting Ukraine’s growing and it will be good for the larger trans-Atlantic commu- point of the Clinton administration, the past five years. independent media. nity of which we are a part. If, however, Ukraine goes Everyone here tonight knows very well how far Let me also make special mention of America’s off course, that will be bad for all of us. The rationale Ukraine has come in that short period of time. This efforts – both public and private – to help Ukraine deal for a steadfast policy of American support for Ukraine room is filled with witnesses of the transformation that with one of the defining disasters of our time. Ten years is just that simple. George [Masiuk] spoke of in his opening remarks. Some ago, an obscure town on the Prypiat River became The fact is, while Ukraine still faces numerous chal- of you here this evening were a part of the “Chain of world-famous overnight. When reactor No. 4 at the lenges, it has already emerged as a force for stability Unity” that stretched from Kyiv to Lviv on January 22, Chornobyl nuclear power plant blew its top, it was more and integration in Europe. It has done so through its 1990. Some of you were in the Verkhovna Rada on than an isolated accident; it marked the beginning of the courageous decision in 1993 to join the Non- August 24, 1991, the day when an honor guard brought meltdown of the Soviet Union itself. But Chornobyl also Proliferation Treaty as a non-nuclear-weapons state. In in a giant blue and [yellow] flag and Ukraine declared left Ukraine with a health crisis that will last a genera- exchange for assurances worked out with the help of the its independence. tion – and it left the world with an obligation to ensure United States, Ukraine in that decision enhanced its Others here were in Kyiv or Lviv or during that such a tragedy never happens again. Through the own security, and it set a valuable example for the rest the landmark presidential election in 1994, when work of numerous volunteer groups, many of whom are of the world. As a result of that landmark of Ukrainian Ukraine became the first new independent state of the represented in this audience, there has been an outpour- wisdom, the whole world is a safer place today, and it former Soviet Union to transfer power from one democ- ing of support for the victims, and especially the chil- will be safer still in the next century. ratically elected government to another. Or you’ve been dren of Chornobyl. Ukraine has shown similar statesmanship and strate- back for subsequent regional elections that have pro- A number of you were present at the White House gic foresight by forging strong new ties with the West duced victories around the country for a new generation when Vice-President Gore and the First Lady commem- while maintaining and strengthening constructive rela- of leaders who have made the cities and towns they lead orated the anniversary of the disaster – not just by look- tions with its neighbors to the east – and, of course, to into hubs of reform and sources of new ideas and new ing backward in horror and in compassion, but by look- the north. Ukraine was the first new independent state to hope for the future. Or maybe you were there this past ing forward with hope and resolve. In this spirit, the join the Partnership for Peace program in February of June, when Ukraine adopted a new Constitution that has United States has delivered over 100 tons of medical 1994. This past summer American, Ukrainian, Russian codified the country’s commitment to democracy and supplies to hospitals in Ukraine and . We have and Polish troops trained together for peacekeeping equal rights for all of its citizens. also used our leadership position in the Group of Seven operations on Ukrainian soil. Many of you – I’d guess most of you – have seen major industrialized democracies to make available $3 And that training is already paying off. Today, with your own eyes the industry and entrepreneurship of billion to support Ukraine’s decision – its very coura- American and Ukrainian soldiers are together in Bosnia, the Ukrainian people, which have spawned thousands of geous decision – to close Chornobyl by the year 2000. working side by side to deal with the first major threat to small businesses throughout the country. Those small Let me assert a key point here: Everything that we’ve the peace of Europe since the end of the Cold War. And a businesses now account for more than half of Ukraine’s done for Ukraine – and everything that we will do in the Ukrainian-Polish peacekeeping battalion is taking shape. national income. You’ve seen the hospitals where there future – we do not just because we Americans are a gen- Ukraine has also managed its complex relationship are now MRIs and other modern diagnostic equipment, erous people, although that is certainly the case. We’ve with Russia with prudence and balance, working hard to and you’ve seen the maternity wards where there are done it and we’ll keep on doing it also because it is in defuse problems before they become crises. From time now for the first time incubators for premature babies. our own nation’s interest to see an independent, secure, to time, when both parties have asked us to do so, the You’ve seen the churches and synagogues that are once democratic Ukraine survive, succeed and prosper. United States has helped, and it stands ready to do so again filled with worshippers. Let me explain why that is by quoting our president. I again in the future. In fact, many of you here this evening have been was with him – as, of course, was Marta [Zielyk]) – on a We in the United States government fully understand the more than just witnesses of all this – you’ve been bene- lovely spring day in May 1995 when he spoke to an difficulty that often attends the right decisions. Therefore factors and participants in the process, and your contri- audience of enthusiastic, welcoming students in front of we will use every occasion, including this one here this bution goes back a lot longer than just five years. For the main building at Shevchenko University in Kyiv. more than seven decades, the Ukrainian American com- President Clinton told that young audience that support (Continued on page 19) No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 7

first ambassador to Ukraine. down to 1 percent per month in recent Leadership Conference... Presenting the Ukrainian govern- months, and was 2 percent in September; (Continued from page 1) ment’s view, Volodymyr Belashov, polit- and the value of its currency increased 10 Ukraine can decide if it is to become a ical secretary at the Ukrainian Embassy, percent against the dollar last year. member of that Western alliance, he said the enlargement of NATO should Financial stability is not enough, how- stressed. enhance security in Europe and that ever, Mr. Yakusha said. Economic “Let me underscore two simple state- Ukraine does not oppose it. Nor does it reforms must continue, especially in ments of fact – and of principle: first, oppose any new NATO-Russian agree- reducing taxes and broadening their base, Ukraine and only Ukraine will decide ment in conjunction with this enlarge- in reducing the budget deficit, in cutting what associations or memberships it ment, he said. Ukraine would like to see red tape and regulations, and in securing aspires to in the future; and second, NATO enlargement be a gradual process a social safety net. Mr. Yakusha pointed NATO and only NATO will decide done in parallel with the expansion of out that Ukrainian exports were rising, whom to admit to its ranks,” Mr. Talbott relations between NATO and Ukraine. although they encounter protectionist said. Ukraine sees the Commonwealth of hurdles in Europe as well as in Russia, [As he left the Embassy, Mr. Talbott Independent States as a “useful frame- which, he added, “is not in line with was asked about the U.S. reaction to work” for bilateral and multilateral con- Russia’s responsibilities to international Russian Security Chief General Alexander tacts, Mr. Belashov said. Ukraine places financial institutions.” Lebed’s remarks about Sevastopol being a a high priority on its relationship with “In general, I must admit that the IMF Russian port. He said Washington does Russia and is working hard to resolve is optimistic about what’s going on in not view this statement to be Russian gov- such problem areas as the Black Sea Ukraine,” Mr. Yakusha said. And that’s ernment policy. “The Russian government Fleet and trade issues, he said. But there amazing for a country that five years ago has been repeatedly and unambiguously are dangers, he added, resulting from the had fewer people working in the foreign clear that it regards Crimea to be part of uncertainties caused by President Boris ministry than countries that recognized Ukraine,” Mr. Talbott said. As for the Yeltsin’s health. its independence, he said. Bohdan Peter Rekshynskyj United States, he added, “We have sup- As for the United States, Mr. Belashov The American business analysis was Jeane Kirkpatrick ported the territorial integrity of Ukraine said, Kyiv is satisfied with its “strategic provided by Kathryn Dickey Karyl, direc- within its current borders from the day relationship” with Washington and grateful tor of international operations at the Eli civic organizations – the view is not as that Ukraine was born.”] for the U.S. assistance it receives, especial- Lilly and Co., which began its activities in bright when looked at more closely. ly for bringing about market reforms. Ukraine in 1992. Eli Lilly produces insulin He pointed out that public opinion The Dole position Ilya Prizel, professor at the Johns for diabetes, cancer products and medica- polls show that most Ukrainians would Two days later, the issue of NATO Hopkins University Paul Nitze School tion for central nervous system and heart accept totalitarianism for the sake of sta- enlargement came up during an address for Advanced International Studies, con- diseases. The company opened eight cen- bility, for example; the Parliament has a to the conference by Jeane Kirkpatrick, centrated on Ukraine’s relations with its ters for diabetes testing in Ukraine and has 2 percent positive rating and a 50 percent who stressed that “nobody wants to push large East European neighbor, Poland. had no problems finding talented employ- negative rating; there are 40 political or pull, or even encourage, Ukraine into The relationship is high on symbolism – ees to staff them, she said. Much of its parties, but most are limited numerically NATO [and] no one wants to create Poland was the first of its neighbors to work has been charitable, she said, and geographically; and while there are problems for Ukraine by pushing or recognize Ukraine’s independence, Dr. although the operation in Ukraine may 740 registered non-governmental organi- pulling other Eastern European countries, Prizel said, but added that Poland’s top break even this year, she added. zations in Ukraine, most are not real or Central European countries into NATO.” priority is joining NATO and the West; In the future, Eli Lilly wants to focus are commercial enterprises. “We want them to be able to do what everything else is secondary. on research and development, to invest Ross Chomiak, who spent a year and a they want to do. I think it’s just that sim- Poland views Ukraine, like Russia, as and test products in Ukraine, which is not half as the grant administrator of the ple,” she stressed. “It’s what I want about a competitor and not as a partner, he said. being done now. But Ukraine must pro- International Media Center in Kyiv, gave NATO. It’s what Bob Dole wants. And, I Dr. Prizel pointed out that, in many ways, vide incentives for such investment. an overview of press freedom in Ukraine. suppose, some of you, it must be what the Ukrainian government has been more “Ukraine is competing not only against The press in Ukraine is “really free,” you want, too.” astute than the Polish government, espe- its neighbors, but with the world,” she more so than in neighboring countries, As for President Clinton’s position on cially in recognizing that the expansion said. Health, unfortunately, is not high on and “somewhat irresponsible,” he said. Ukraine, Dr. Kirkpatrick said Mr. Dole of NATO must be slow and transparent. the government agenda, she added. In 1996 there were 5,000 periodicals But Ukraine should learn from Poland’s feels the administration “has not been Building a democratic society published in Ukraine. And as of quite as helpful to Ukraine as we think it economic development, he said, pointing September, Ukraine finally has an inde- should have been. We think it’s had a out the importance of small private busi- Ukraine’s progress in building a democ- pendent national newspaper Den (Day). tendency to Russia first,” she said. ness, which has been the driving force ratic society was the subject of the last The other two national newspapers are “We feel that on economic aid, for behind Poland’s 6-7 percent annual eco- panel discussion October 12, moderated by government-subsidized – Holos Ukrainy example, or some opportunities for insti- nomic growth. Ukraine’s future will Orest Deychakiwsky, a staff member of the (Parliament) and the Uriadovyi Kurier tutionalized cooperation, the administra- depend not on the production of its old Commission on Security and Cooperation (Government). tion has not given as fair a shake to behemoths, but on its small private busi- in Europe. Mr. Deychakiwsky, who recent- Another thing that makes Den different, Ukraine as we think maybe should be the nesses, he said, adding that this is what ly returned from monitoring the elections in Mr. Chomiak pointed out, is the fact that it case,” she said, adding that Mr. Dole and will stabilize its security and its currency. Bosnia (he had monitored Ukrainian elec- has a circulation manager. Ukrainian news- the Republicans in the Congress are com- Sherman Garnett, senior associate at the tions as well), said he did not see the possi- papers, for the most part, continue the old mitted “to supporting it in the future, as Carnegie Endowment for International bility of a Bosnia-like scenario in Ukraine, Soviet practice of letting the Post Office in the past, and to working as hard as Peace, poured some cold water on some of as was suggested in a recent article in handle their circulation, he said. they can to make certain that monies the “warm language of yesterday” Forbes magazine. The last day of the conference began appropriated are, in fact, delivered.” (Undersecretary Talbott’s speech). He said “Among the reasons is the Ukrainian with a presentation of the Oral History of In response to a question, she said that the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship was riding government’s positive treatment of minori- Independent Ukraine Project by its co- both she and Bob Dole were critical of on the momentum of past accomplishments. ties over the last five years – in being inclu- directors, Sarah Sievers and Margarita President George Bush’s “Chicken Kiev” While Ukraine’s government is coherent on sive, rather than exclusive, in having a pro- Hewko. In a series of videotaped inter- speech and of Secretary of State Jim where it stands, the same cannot be said gressive law on citizenship – and in the abil- views, this project chronicles Ukraine’s Baker’s “Chicken Belgrade” speech. about Ukrainian society, Mr. Garnett said. ity to resolve inter-ethnic tensions through role in ending the Soviet Union and its There are still many misunderstand- peaceful democratic means,” he said. Constitution’s significance decision to pursue full independence. ings in the trilateral U.S.-Russia-Ukraine Judge Bohdan Futey of the U.S. Court To date more than 70 interviews have The working sessions of the confer- relationship, which, he said, is dying. of International Claims, who has traveled been filmed and transcribed. They include ence began on Saturday morning, Europe is still rather uninvolved in to Ukraine many times over the past five Ukrainian political leaders – from October 12, following an address by Ukraine, he added, and the United States years to help it establish its legal system President Leonid Kravchuk, to Rukh Ukrainian Supreme Court Justice must make this a topic of discussion with and draft its new Constitution, pointed leader Vyacheslav Chornovil, to Volkov. Justice Volkov said the accep- its Western European allies. out that Ukraine was the last former Communist leaders Petro Symonenko – as tance of the new Constitution June 28 Andrij Masiuk, the director general of Soviet republic to adopt its own well as leaders of neighboring countries, began a new phase in the development of the International Management Institute in Constitution, and that the Parliament including the coup plotters in Russia. the separation of powers and the estab- Kyiv, paraphrased a frequently asked would not have adopted it, were it not for lishment of an independent judiciary in question in the U.S. presidential cam- President Leonid Kuchma’s threat to The state of health care paign, in his opening remarks about Ukraine. bring it to a national referendum. The panel discussion on health care in Ukraine’s economic reforms: “Are you A major task now before the justices, The document is a Western-, Ukraine was organized by the Ukrainian better off today than five years ago?” he the Verkhovna Rada and the president, he democratic charter, but it has some prob- Medical Association of North America rhetorically asked of Ukraine. said, is to draft new legislation, setting up lem areas, including what Judge Futey and moderated by Dr. Roman Goy, a the court system as well as criminal, civil Economic milestones calls “claw-backs,” which allow certain member of the UMANA board. and administrative court procedures. rights to be limited by future laws adopt- Myroslaw Kohut, an international “Much remains to be done,” Justice He got a response from Yuri Yakusha, ed by the Parliament. And many sections health-care consultant who has worked Volkov said. “Our task now is to create an alternate executive director for Ukraine of the Constitution still require enabling with the World Bank and USAID in independent judiciary. We feel that this at the International Monetary Fund. legislation, he said. Ukraine, said that one can predict the will gain the people’s respect for the judi- Micro-economic stability has been Markian Bilynskyj, director of the health of a people by their income. In cial system, for the national government, achieved, Mr. Yakusha said, and Ukraine U.S.-Ukraine Foundation’s Pylyp Orlyk Ukraine, unfortunately, the needs of and this will be for their own benefit. And has passed several remarkable mile- Institute in Kyiv, took a critical view of nation-building do not leave much we will do our utmost to achieve this.” stones: one-half of Ukraine’s GDP now Ukraine as a civil society. He noted that resources for health care. He noted that The first panel discussion, on comes from the private sector; small while Ukraine had most of the attributes the population is growing older and the Ukraine’s geostrategic position, was enterprise privatization is complete; the of a civil society – it held elections; power chaired by Roman Popadiuk, America’s 1993 hyperinflation has been brought changed hands peacefully; and there are (Continued on page 17) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42 Ukraine’s Legal Terminology Commission THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY adopts official transliteration system

A museum rises in New York by Petro Matiaszek allows for names such as the city of “Zaporizhzhia” to be given as “Zaporizhia,” Twenty years ago, on October 3, 1976, the Ukrainian National Women’s KYIV — The Ukrainian Legal “L’viv” as “Lviv,” etc. Also included is a League of America opened The Ukrainian Museum in New York City, in the Terminology Commission’s Decision No. short list of official spellings for miscella- heart of the city’s Ukrainian community. The museum was located on the 9 of April 19 remains largely unknown in neous terms: “Ukraine” (no use of the arti- fourth and fifth floors of a building jointly owned by the Ukrainian Congress the diaspora where an official English- cle “the”), “Crimea” (as opposed to Committee of America and the UNWLA. It remains on that site today, but the Ukrainian transliteration system from “Krym”), “Black Sea” and “Sea of Azov.” difference is that today, as this editorial is being written, a spacious new muse- Ukraine has been eagerly awaited. Yet it In certain cases, “traditional” forms may be um building is rising on East Sixth Street. was precisely that decision which official- shown in parentheses after the official form: The 1976 opening marked the culmination of what was described in the ly approved a transliteration system for the “Dnipro (Dnieper).” news story about that landmark event as “the culmination of decades-long Ukrainian language’s Cyrillic alphabet. Disagreement is likely to center on the planning and work by the UNWLA.” Decades indeed, for as the UNWLA’s Nonetheless, the controversy over the most use of “zgh” toÁ„ represent the rare Ukrainian 1996 convention book notes, “the idea and acquisitions [for the museum] authentic (and user-friendly) way to recre- combination “ .” So, the Ukrainianá„ÛðÓ‚Ò¸ÍËÈ Edu- began in the early 1930s.” The inaugural exhibit in 1976 was of a sampling of ate often complex Ukrainian phonetic cation Minister’s name —“ ” Ukrainian folk art, but from the very start the idea was to expand the museum’s sounds will likely continue. — may be recreated as “Zghurovskyi,” holdings to include fine art and a historical collection. The transliteration table itself was adopt- ostensibly to avoid the confusion that In 1986, 10 years after its opening, the museum celebrated, reflected and ed by the Legal Terminology Commission would result from theÊ transliteration into planned for the future. That future it was noted, included a new building to at the initiative of the Ukrainian Language English of the letter “ ”, which, according adequately house the museum’s already extensive collections, which had far Institute of the National Academy of to the table, would also appear as “zh.” ª outgrown its relatively modest quarters on Second Avenue. That very year, The Sciences of Ukraine. Decision No. 9 desig- Another problem is the use of “i” for “ ” Ukrainian Museum purchased a large industrial building located on East Sixth nates the Language Institute as the primary where the letter appears in sccondary posi- Street, between Second and Third avenues. arbiter for any secondary decisions that tions (not at the beginning of a word). Thus, The late Dr. Bohdan Cymbalisty, a leading supporter of The Ukrainian result from the use of the transliteration Ukraine’s port city is called “Mykolaiv,” Museum, who served as president of the board of trustees, wrote in 1986 about a table. Use of the approved system is not which according to critics closely resembles modern new building as an essential next step for the museum: “At the end of our mandatory for the transliteration of foreign the Russian spealling for the city. The same first decade, we are facing an ambitious new goal. ... The cost will be formidable, names into Ukraine. holds true for “Ukraina.” but we must undertake this project now. ... Let us embark on this new epoch of Transliteration should be made directly Another source of confusion stems from The Ukrainian Museum with an act of faith — faith that the Ukrainian community between Ukrainian and English without a typographical error that appeared in the will understand the important role of our institution and appreciate its potential for the use of any intermediary languages. executive branch’s official organ, growth, faith that Ukrainians will build a museum that reflects their dreams and Decision No. 9, in accordance with the “Uriadovyi Kurier” (Government Courier), aspirations, and defines their self-perception and self-respect.” Legal Terminology Commission’s express which officially published Decision No. 9. The talk in 1986 was of a museum — a showcase of things Ukrainian — that authority, is binding only for the transliter- When it came time to£ typeset the unique would encompass folk and fine arts, photographs, a music collection featuring ation of Ukrainian names in English in Ukrainian character “ ” - “g” (once banned folk instruments and recordings, and archives that range from documents to pri- legislative and official acts. by Moscow because of its absence in the vate correspondence, from posters and playbills to philately and numismatics. For brevity’s sake, the system routinely Russian alphabet),„ the typographers repeat- Now, 20 years after its founding, The Ukrainian Museum includes that and ed the letter “ “ – “h.” The resulting„ error more. The new facility that is rapidly rising on Sixth Street will include space gives the impression that the letter “ “ may for exhibition galleries, a library, lecture/film/reception hall, workshops, work Petro Matiaszek is executive director be recreated in English as either “h” or “g.” areas for the preparation of exhibits and collections, offices, a gift shop, a cafe of the Council of Advisors to Ukraine’s and other public areas, as well as ample storage space. The design provides Verkhovna Rada. (Continued on page 9) much flexibility for the adaptation of space to fit needs as they arise. During this 20th anniversary year of The Ukrainian Museum, it must be How to transliterate from Ukrainian to English underlined that this unique institution is succeeding in its goals: to collect, pre- Letter Explanation Example serve, exhibit and interpret objects of artistic and history significance relating ÄA— ÄÎÛ¯Ú‡ — Alushta to Ukrainian life and culture. It does this through its permanent exhibits and special exhibitions, and via traveling shows that have enabled diverse audi- ÅB— ÅÓð˘‡„¥‚͇ — Borschahivka ences in diverse locales to appreciate the Ukrainian heritage. (And we should ÇV— Ç˯„ÓðÓ‰ — Vyshhorod add, parenthetically, through periodic articles, accompanied by photographs, ÉHH in most cases. ɇ‰fl˜ — Hadiach published in this paper to highlight new exhibitions be they devoted to docu- gh gh in cases of “Á„” á„Óð‡ÌË —Zghorany menting the history of Ukrainian Americans, revealing the significance in ¢ G — ¢‡Î‡£‡Ì — Galagan Ukrainian traditions of ritual breads, or focusing on the works of a contempo- ÑD— ÑÓÌ — Don rary artist.) ÖE— ꥂÌ — Rivne In its new building The Ukrainian Museum promises to do even more as it looks to cooperative projects with other institutions, and greater interaction ∏YeYe at the beginning of a word ∏̇ͥπ‚ — Yenakiieve with cultural and artistic communities in this country and beyond, and as it ie ie in other positions ç‡πÌÍÓ — Naienko pledges “to preserve the values and traditions of the past” as well as “to identi- Ü Zh — ÜËÚÓÏËð — Zhytomyr fy the accomplishments of the present.” What remains, once again, is as Dr. á Z — á‡Í‡ðÔ‡ÚÚfl — Zakarpattia Cymbalisty noted, for the Ukrainian community to understand and appreciate à Y — 剂ËÌ — Medvyn its role, and, as a result to contribute to the fulfillment of a decades-long idea ß I — ß𯇂‡ — Irshava that is coming to life on the New York’s Lower East Side. ∫YiYi at the beginning of a word ∫ʇÍ‚˘ — Yizhakevych i i in other positions 䇉¥ª‚͇ — Kadiivka âYY at the beginning of a word âÓÒËÔ¥‚͇ — Yosypivka i i in other positions ëÚðËÈ — Stryi Oct. ä K — ä˪‚ — Kyiv TTurningurning the pagespages back... back... ã L — ã·‰ËÌ — 22 å M — åËÍÓ·ª‚ — Mykolaiv ç N — ç¥ÊËÌ — Nizhyn 1810 é O — é‰ÂÒ‡ — Odesa Mykola Ivanov was renowned as one of Europe’s great è P — èÓÎÚ‡‚‡ — Poltava operatic tenors in the mid-19th century. Born on October 22, 1810, in (not the Belarusian city), in the Kharkiv ê R — êÓÏÌË — gubernia, about 30 miles east of , he was taken to sing at the Imperial Court ë S — ëÛÏË — Kapelle in St. Petersburg at the age of 10. í T — íÂÚÂ𥂠— Teteriv Ivanov became the protégé of the Russian composer Mikhail Glinka, who took him ì U — ìÊ„ÓðÓ‰ — Uzhhorod to Italy to continue his musical training in 1830. Two years later, known as Nicolai î F — î‡ÒÚ¥‚ — Fastiv Ivanoff, he made his debut in Naples, as Percy in Gaetano Donizetti’s “Anna Bolena,” ï Kh — ï‡ðÍ¥‚ — Kharkiv then sang in Paris, London and Milan. ñ Ts — ť· ñÂðÍ‚‡ — Bila Tserkva In 1842, Ivanov appeared in the world premiere of Gioacchino Rossini’s arrange- ment of the poem “Stabat Mater Dolorosa,” under Donizetti’s baton. ó Ch — óÂðÌ¥‚ˆ¥ — Chernivtsi Ivanov gained fame as one of the best representatives of the Halican School of bel ò Sh — òÓÒÚ͇ — canto. The better known roles in Ivanov’s repertoire included Edgardo in Donizetti’s ô Sch — ÉÓ˘‡ — Hoscha “Lucia de Lammermoor” and Rodrigo in Rossini’s “Othello.” ûYuYu at the beginning of a word ûð¥È — Yurii Ivanov’s rendition of Ukrainian folk songs reportedly made a great impression on iu iu in other positions äð˛Í¥‚͇ — Kriukivka the modern French composer Hector Berlioz. üYaYa at the beginning of a word ü„ÓÚËÌ — Yahotyn Ivanov retired in 1852, and lived in Bologna, Italy. He died in Bologna on July 19, 1880. ia ia in other positions ߘÌfl — Ichnia Source: “Ivanov, Mykola,” Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vol. 2 (Toronto: ¸ ’ see examples êÛÒ¸— Rus’ Press, 1988). No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 9

NEWS AND VIEWS CCAANNADAADA CCOOURIERURIER

by Christopher Guly Documentation Center seeks Ostarbeiters TORONTO – During the German vived the war and emigrated to the occupation of Ukraine in World War II United States and Canada. Only two (1941-1944) about 2.3 million Ostarbeiters have so far been located and Ukrainians were taken to Germany to interviewed for the audio and video work as slave laborers. These people archives of the Ukrainian Canadian The wild card of the Union of Brest were called “Ostarbeiter,” which is Research and Documentation Center in For the last four centuries, Ukrainian married men to the priesthood, I suspect the German for “East Workers,” and many of Toronto. Compared to the tens of thou- Catholics have used a passage from the Vatican will decide to tolerate the practice,” them perished in Germany because the sands of Jews who survived the Nicene-Constantinopolitan Creed as a pro- says the Rev. Peter Galadza, a married German authorities ordered that “they Holocaust and have been interviewed or fession of their faith and a sign of their alle- priest who was ordained by the late should be worked to death.” Others who published books, the Ukrainian commu- giance to Rome. Cardinal Josyf Slipyj at a Studite monastery were working in German factories were nity has failed to record a major aspect in This year marks the 400th anniversary in Rome 15 years ago. killed in Allied bombing raids. the history of Ukraine and the world. of the Union of Brest, when the bishops of The Rev. Galadza, 41, was one of The story of the Ostarbeiters, who “What was the experience of the the Kyivan Church proclaimed their loyal- about 30 married men ordained to the were mostly from the territory of Ostarbeiters from Ukraine in World War ty to Pope Clement VIII on October 16, priesthood by the former archbishop- Reichskomissariat Ukraine (eastern II? If you know of any Ostarbeiters who 1596. major of Lviv. Though Cardinal Slipyj is Ukraine) is not known. Information would like to share their story and Actually, the event was re-emphasizing remembered as the biggest advocate for about these people, how they were cho- become a part of history we would like to loyalties, since the Kyivan Church had a married clergy, the Rev. Galadza says sen, how they lived and worked, and how talk to them,” said UCRDC Managing already joined Rome, along with the patri- the label wasn’t always true. they perished or survived is largely Director Andrew Gregorovich in an archates of Constantinople, Alexandria and “The ironic thing is when [Cardinal unknown. Germany is now paying com- interview recently. Jerusalem, during the Slipyj] was the rector of the seminary in pensation to some survivors. “We are producing a documentary film in 1439. Lviv in the 1930s, he was one of the great- Eyewitness accounts of the Ukrainian ‘Ukraine in World War II’ and want to But when the Turks invaded est proponents of mandatory celibacy,” Ostarbeiter experience are virtually non- include interviews with Ostarbeiters and Constantinople in 1453, many followers explains the Rev. Galadza, who teaches existent although there were 2,244,000 of the role they played in World War II.” of Eastern Christianity, including mem- Byzantine worship at St. Paul University’s them from Ukraine, according to histori- Any Ostarbeiters who would like to be bers of the Kyivan Church, were com- Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute an Yuri Kondufor. A total of 3 million interviewed, any eyewitnesses of the pelled by historic loyalties to re-join for Eastern Christian Studies. Ostarbeiters were taken to Germany so Ostarbeiter experience, or anyone who their Orthodox counterparts. The priest believes Cardinal Slipyj Ukrainians constituted about 75 percent has any information about them is asked Yet, the Ukrainian Church didn’t stray changed his views on married clergy fol- of the entire total. Ukraine, according to to contact the Ukrainian Canadian far from Rome, and when Bishop Ipatii lowing his almost 20-year Siberian some sources, lost about 10 million peo- Research and Documentation Center, 620 Potii of Volodymyr-Volynsky (now imprisonment by the Soviets. “He saw ple in World War II, which was the Spadina Ave., Toronto, Ontario, M5S Volyn) and Bishop Kyrylo Terletsky of married priests suffering in Siberia with greatest loss of any country in the war. 2H4; telephone, (416) 966-1819; fax, the Ostrih Eparchy met the pope in their wives and kids, which made him It is known that some Ostarbeiters sur- (416) 966-1820. Rome on December 23, 1595, the union realize it’s all too facile to suggest mar- was re-ignited. ried priests would knuckle under to pres- Though two of the six Ukrainian bishops sure. I think he came to the conclusion – Lviv’s Hedeon Balaban and Mykhailo that marred priests can be just as com- CIUS program focuses on Brest Union Kopystensky of Peremyshl – later reneged mitted to the Church as anyone else,” EDMONTON – This year Ukrainian Conference, containing Dr. Sysyn’s contri- on the Brest partnership, Metropolitan says the Rev. Galadza who, with his Churches and Ukrainians throughout the bution to a discussion, have already been Mychailo Rahoza of Kyiv felt comfortable wife, Olenka, has three children. world are marking two important occa- published in Lviv, as have the materials of enough with the Vatican’s agreement to the Practically, with a Church starving sions: the 400th anniversary of the Union the second conference, which include the bishops’ 33 articles – symbolic of Jesus’ for vocations, Cardinal Slipyj no doubt of Brest and the 400th anniversary of the text of Dr. Plokhy’s paper on the Union of 33-year lifespan – of union. saw the efficacy in adding married men Brest and the . birth of Metropolitan Peter Mohyla. The Some of the articles were specific in to the diminishing ranks of celibate The symposium on the Union of Brest Church Studies Program at the Canadian maintaining a distinctive Byzantine flavor priesthood. that was held in June in Toronto featured Institute of Ukrainian Studies, University for the Kyivan Church. The Eucharist One day, John Paul II, or one of his papers by Dr. Vasyl Marochkin, the Rev. of Alberta, is taking an active part in these would remain under both species, successors, may also embrace the idea. commemorations. Iaroslav Butsiora, Dr. Plokhy and Dr. Ukrainian Catholics would keep their own In his November 12, 1995, apostolic let- In May and June, program director Dr. Sysyn. Dr. Plokhy spoke on Vatican policy divine liturgies (of St. Basil, St. ter marking the 400th anniversary of the and the director of the Peter on the eve of the Union of Brest. He pre- Chrysostom and the Lenten Epiphany, with Union of Brest, the pontiff writes “there Jacyk Center for Ukrainian Historical sented a detailed analysis of the attitude of its presanctified gifts) and Catholics from is still not enough clergy to respond to Research, Dr. , took part in the the to the “points of union” the Ruthenian (or Ukrainian) rite and the immense needs of religious and fifth Brest Conference organized by the brought to Rome by Ukrainian bishops and rite would be allowed to inter-marry. moral reconstruction.” Institute of Church History at the Lviv concluded that the bishops extracted signif- As the Church fathers set out in Theological Academy, and in a sympo- icant concessions with regard to the Eastern Article 8, which states the Church does sium on the Union of Brest organized by rite, but were obliged to accept Rome’s not want to be “compelled to consecrate the St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox conditions on dogmatics and ecclesiology. the fire before the feats of Easter nor use Newsbriefs Brotherhood and the Eastern Eparchy of Dr. Sysyn presented a survey of the wooden bells,” they insisted they would (Continued from page 2) influence of the Union of Brest on the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Canada. rather “preserve the rites and customs of growing infant mortality, and a high Ukrainian national consciousness. The The fifth Brest Conference, which was our Church without change.” number of abortions all contributed to a devoted to questions of national identity papers presented at this symposium will The Kyivan Church was granted these also appear in print. negative population growth of -5.8 per- and theology, took place in May in rights as requested. However, one – Article cent last year, down from -4.7 percent in Peremyshl, Poland, Lviv and Kyiv. Papers Later this year, associates of the Church 9 – has become the source of much canoni- Studies Program will present papers at 1994, Ukrainska Hazeta reported on were presented by the director of the Insti- cal gymnastics, especially in the last centu- September 26. Citing various sources, tute of Church History, Dr. Borys Gudziak conferences devoted to the 400th anniver- ry. It states: “Married priesthood shall be the newspaper said average life (Ukraine, U.S.), Dr. Henadz Sahanovich sary of the birth of Metropolitan Petro preserved intact...” expectancy dropped from 69.4 years in (Belarus), Dr. Plokhy and Dr. Sysyn. Mohyla that will take place in Toronto, Unless you’ve lived in a cave, ordaining 1992 to 68 in 1994. Life expectancy fell Dr. Plokhy read a paper on “The Winnipeg, Saskatoon and Edmonton. married men to the priesthood in North dramatically among men, to 62.8 years, Union of Brest and New Concepts of America has been one of the most con- largely because the death rate of work- Rus,” in which he described the crisis in tentious issues between Rome and the ing-age men was four to five times that Ukrainian religious and national con- Church in the diaspora. of women. Of every 1,000 infants, 14.5 sciousness at the time of the Union of Ukraine’s Legal... Following complaints from the Latin-rite (Continued from page 8) were reported dead by age 1, but the Brest. He offered a detailed analysis of hierarchy in Canada and the United States, efforts by churchmen of this period to Thus, “Igor,” “Olga,” etc., technically the Vatican restricted the Ukrainian paper added that many hospitals continue resolve the crisis and develop new forms remain acceptable English forms. (As of Catholic rite to a non-celibate clergy to the Soviet-era practice of registering of ethnic and religious consciousness. September 5, no official correction had Ukraine. No one’s really sure whether sub- infant deaths as stillborns. The number Dr. Sysyn discussed attitudes toward been printed. However, the Ministry of sequent ever repealed the decree. of abortions declined slightly from 1994 the union in Ukrainian society during the Foreign Affairs instructed all of its repre- Nevertheless, Canada and the U.S. have to 1995, from 154.3 to 153.1 abortions for every 100 deliveries. (OMRI Daily first half of the 17th century and its sentatives on the correct transliteration£ of married Ukrainian Catholic priests. influence on the formation of modern the Ukrainian letters “g” and “ ”. In addi- Toronto’s Bishop and Digest) tion, it has circulated official notes Ukrainian consciousness. Saskatoon’s retired Bishop It’s Kazakstan, not Kazakhstan Dr. Plokhy and Dr. Sysyn were also throughout the diplomatic community on have both ordained married men to the discussants at the sixth Brest Conference, the obligatory use of the table for all lan- priesthood. Now, rumors are swirling that ALMATY — The Kazakstani govern- which took place in May in Lviv, Kyiv guages with Latin alphabets). Archbishop-Metropolitan Michael Bzdel ment has indicated that the spelling of and Uzhhorod, and was devoted to prob- Decision No. 9 requests that any com- will promote five married deacons to priest- Kazakhstan should be changed to lems of ecclesiology. Their papers and ments on the system be directed to the ly office over the next few months. The Kazakstan. The former spelling of the contributions to discussions will be pub- Ukrainian Language Institute of the metropolitan flatly denies the rumors. republic’s name is derived from the lished by the end of this year. National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine, “If and when Ukrainian Catholic bishops Russian-based transliteration. (OMRI The materials of the first Brest vul. Hrushevskoho 4, Kyiv, Ukraine, in Canada begin consistently ordaining Daily Digest) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

joint statement – approved by Ukraine’s while President Leonid Kravchuk was in Clinton adviser President Leonid Kuchma and America’s A new project links office, the United States withheld some of Vice-President Al Gore – announcing the its economic assistance, as it waited for comments on “spin” creation of the U.S.-Ukraine Binational Michigan, Ukraine the Ukrainian government to implement Dear Editor: Commission. Dear Editor: crucial economic reforms. This was not Mr. Iwanciw can spin it anyway he unreasonable under the circumstances. I am responding to Eugene Iwanciw’s wants, but clearly, President Kuchma Michigan and Ukraine have many Had the monies been spent on aid to col- letter published October 6 with respect to and Vice-President Gore are better important links – between our people, lective farms and corrupt, unreformed “political spin and earmarks.” I was sur- informed than he is about the level of through trade, and by sharing a common enterprises, these monies would have been prised by Mr. Iwanciw’s misunderstand- U.S. assistance to Ukraine. culture and heritage. I am pleased to wasted. ing of certain facts. First, Mr. Iwanciw We acknowledge that this is a political report that I have secured congressional Now that reforms and privatization states that “the $330 million in grants statement designed to encourage Ukrainian approval of a project that will help have moved forward and inflation has under the Freedom Support Act and Americans to vote for Clinton-Gore in strengthen these links further. slowed, these funds are being released at other accounts” provided to Ukraine in 1996. For that, no political spin is neces- Now Michigan and Ukraine will have an accelerated rate. They will bring far Fiscal Year 1996 “reflects the undeliv- sary; all we have to do is tell the truth important environmental and research greater benefits to Ukraine as they will be ered assistance mandated for previous about U.S.-Ukrainian relations, and you links. The Ukrainian Land and Resources utilized by more qualified Ukrainian insti- years.” This statement is untrue. The don’t have to take our word for it, or Mr. Management Institute, which would pro- tutions which have developed more man- $330 million includes FY96 Nunn-Lugar Iwanciw’s. Just look at the joint Kuchma- vide help for the clean-up of Chornobyl agement experience and qualified staff. and USDA funds as well as FY96 FREE- Gore statement: “This partnership (U.S.- and other important environmental needs, Mr. Iwanciw fails to mention that in DOM Support Act monies. Further, this Ukraine),” it says, “has already produced would be developed jointly by the Ann addition to direct U.S. funding, the presi- figure does not even include major trade tremendous dividends for both countries Arbor-based Environmental Research dent worked aggressively to place credits that the government has provided. and for global security.” We couldn’t have Institute of Michigan (ERIM) and the Ukraine and the Chornobyl shutdown at Second, it is quite understandable that a said it any better. Ukrainian government. The institute, the top of the G-7 agenda. He leveraged large amount of appropriated funds had not Under President Clinton’s leadership, based in Kyiv, would provide much-need- $1.9 billion in international commit- been spent since the $225 million provided Ukraine and the United States have ed information on sustainable land uses to ments for Ukraine in 1996 and $675 mil- for in the FY 96 budget was not even developed a wide range of political, eco- help agriculture flourish, to ensure that lion in trade credits, and an additional appropriated until February 1996, more nomic, military and cultural relationships land is developed responsibly, and to iden- $67 million in humanitarian assistance. than four months into the fiscal year. all designed to insure Ukraine’s contin- tify environmental challenges that will Clearly, the president has gone well Third, our purpose is to assist reform- ued independence. The world is a better need a response. beyond the mandates we fought for. ers like President Leonid Kuchma make place as a result. We want to keep that You can be sure that I will continue to At the very least, the Clinton record changes in Ukraine that benefit going. That’s why we encourage all pursue these efforts to respond to the must be viewed in its entire context. The Ukrainians; it is not to spend taxpayers’ Ukrainian Americans to cast their ballots Chornobyl tragedy and continue eco- earmark issue should not be viewed (or money for the sake of spending money. in November for President Clinton and nomic reforms in Ukraine. “spun”) in isolation. We did not rush assistance money out the Vice-President Gore. David E. Bonior To the extent that Mr. Iwanciw’s mis- door in Ukraine before the environment sive is calculated to draw votes away was conducive to reform. As a result, we Orest Dubno Washington New Haven, Conn. from President Clinton on the eve of the are able to do more good today. The writer is the Democratic con- election, it is worth considering what we There is no need, even in this election Andrew Fedynsky gressman representing the 10th District might encounter should Bob Dole beat year, for partisan bickering when it comes Rocky River, Ohio of Michigan. the odds and win the White House. to Ukraine. No country is more important Julian Kulas Recently the Dole/Kemp campaign to United States foreign policy than Chicago announced that it would appoint Steve Ukraine. Today it receives more assistance Forbes to the Dole Cabinet. This is the than any other FSU country and ranks third Clinton’s message: same Steve Forbes who just last month, in the world for U.S. foreign assistance. as editor-in-chief of Forbes Magazine, Next week I will be making my fourth trip Why Ukrainians clear, unambiguous published one of the most scurrilous and to Ukraine in the past year as co-chair of Dear Editor: blatant pieces of Ukrainophobic propa- the Sustainable Economic Cooperation should choose Dole In his letter of October 6, Eugene ganda imaginable. Committee of the newly formed Binational Dear Editor: If confirmed as secretary of the trea- Commission headed by President Kuchma Iwanciw accuses President Bill Clinton of spinning facts so as to deliver a mis- sury, Mr. Forbes is likely to have great and Vice President Al Gore. During these I take issue with Andrew Ripecky’s influence over U.S. monetary policy, meetings we will be discussing Ukrainian letter in your September 29 issue. leading message about his record on Ukraine. including foreign aid and foreign invest- priorities to make the most of our various It is true that Myroslav Medvid was ment programs, such as IMF loans for denied entrance to this country by our State Anyone who has followed the rela- programs. We are working with Ukraine Ukraine. Should Mr. Forbes’ views on Department that supposedly was run by tionship between the U.S. and Ukraine on a continuing basis to support its eco- Ukraine hold sway with a President Republicans. However, the fight to allow over the past four years knows that the nomic and democratic transformation. Dole, the need for Congressional ear- Mr. Medvid to stay in this country was led message delivered by the Clinton admin- Ukraine is a nation reborn. It is critical marks would become much more urgent, by Sen. Jesse Helms of North Carolina, a istration has been clear, unambiguous that it succeed as an independent market as we would need to counter open hostil- conservative Republican. Did the and resounding. We can hardly imagine democracy. We will continue to work with ity and anti-Ukrainian militancy in the Democrats care about this issue? a president who would be more outspo- the Ukrainian government and the White House. (We should remember that Ukrainian people to help insure this result. Absolutely not. ken and enthusiastic in his support for With the future of Boris Yeltsin in Ukraine. The powerful symbolism of his Mr. Forbes refused to publish rebuttals to Ambassador Richard Morningstar Russia now unclear, and the danger of meetings with President Leonid Kuchma Paul Klebnikov’s chauvinistic fantasy on Washington Russian imperialism returning, it is Bill and the many substantive steps he has the grounds that they were coming from The writer is special advisor to the Clinton that has put Ukrainian indepen- taken to forge a genuine partnership “Ukrainian nationalists.” To paraphrase president and secretary of state on assis- dence in jeopardy. Bill Clinton only gave between our two countries have pro- Yogi Berra, this sounds like deja vu and tance for the NIS. Ukraine financial assistance after Ukraine pelled Ukraine to the center stage of Chicken Kiev all over again.) returned nuclear weapons to Russia. In world affairs. In contrast to Forbes, Clinton’s advis- ers — Melanne Starinshak Verveer, other words, Mr. Clinton left Ukraine virtu- Though we supported the earmarks Carlos Pascual, and Taras Bazyluk to ally defenseless against its historical for Ukraine, we do not believe that the name a few — have demonstrated not Iwanciw’s letter enemy. Ukraine would not have gotten a administration’s opposition represented a only sensitivity, but a sophisticated penny if the weapons were not returned to breach of faith toward Ukraine. Nor was understanding, and a deep and unwaver- distorts the record Russia. For a liberal like Mr. Clinton, it is it a departure from past precedents. Dear Editor: ing personal commitment to Ukraine. Russia first and Ukraine last. Having spent many years in Washington, We know that these are individuals we As members of the Ukrainian On the contrary, it is the conservative Mr. Iwanciw knows that every adminis- can count on to speak out in defense of Americans for Clinton-Gore Committee, Republicans that understand what a menace tration has opposed earmarks as a matter Ukraine, and to make our voices heard. we believe it is in Ukraine’s and Russian imperialism is. Ronald Reagan of principle, as an encroachment on its Mr. Iwanciw knows full well that the America’s interest to have President Bill called the Soviet Union an “evil empire” executive discretion over foreign policy. risk of a backlash against Ukraine and Clinton re-elected. That’s why it’s so and Democrats criticized him for that. Pre- This does not diminish the fact that against foreign aid in a Republican important to point out how grossly sident Reagan also funded anti-Communist President Clinton and his team have been administration is very real. Two years Eugene Iwanciw distorts the record on forces all over the world, and his goal was both zealous and effective in marshaling ago, he was the first to accuse the U.S. assistance to Ukraine in his October the defeat and dismantling of the Soviet aid for Ukraine in a very difficult period, Republican-controlled Congress of “isola- 6 letter to The Ukrainian Weekly. Union. Liberal Democrats like Mr. Clinton when foreign aid appropriations have tionism and betrayal” for its all-out Simply stated, these are the facts: “In just did not get it, and they still don’t. been severely slashed under the assault on programs that were crucial to 1996, the United States has led the interna- If the Democrats won the presidency in Republicans’ budget-cutting ax. the 80s, Ukraine would not be free today. Ukraine’s future. This is not to say that tional community to mobilize $1.9 billion Contrary to Mr. Iwanciw’s charge, the Let’s not leave the same liberals that did Ukraine does not have its defenders on in financial commitments (to Ukraine). $330 million in grant assistance proposed not see Soviet Communism as a problem the Republican side of the aisle: Sen. Ukraine is the third leading recipient of by the administration in its 1996 projec- with renewed access to power. Ukrainian Mitch McConnell, Foreign Relations U.S. assistance – $330 million in grants and tions were designated for new programs, Americans should vote for Bob Dole. Chairman Benjamin Gilman and CSCE $675 million in bilateral credits for 1996.” and did not include monies held over from Chairman Chris Smith have distinguished Those aren’t our words. They are Stefko M. Kuropas previous years. It is true, that in the first taken verbatim from the September 19 Schaumburg, Ill. two years of Ukrainian independence, (Continued on page 21) No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 11 PHOTO ESSAY: Tough times for miners in Donetsk by Terrence James DONETSK — Photojournalists are captivated by two types of situations: We will run off, cameras in hand, to see how people are coping with a crisis, and we are always curious about daily life in faraway places. The news coming out of Ukraine last summer held the promise that I would encounter a little of both if I traveled there. I’d been to various parts of Western Europe, but not to the east and certainly not to any of the former Soviet republics. So, the language and cul- ture would be new to me. And, at the time, Ukraine was reeling from the effects of the coal miners’ strike. So, in July, I hopped on a plane to see Kyiv and Donetsk, wanting to get a sense of the people, and see how the miners and their families were holding up. Above all, I think, the workers I met felt a tremen- dous sense of betrayal, or indignation, that they weren’t being paid for their work. I got the sense that the men were immensely proud of their ability to endure the conditions in the mines – and the headaches, the chest pains and the creaking bones that resulted. But, natural- ly, they wanted to be paid in return. I encountered a woman who, for her birthday, received only flowers and shared a bottle of wine with her husband and two visitors who stopped by. Her hus- band, a miner on sick leave, wanted desperately to buy her a cake and throw a party but there was no money. There was the old, retired miner who helped himself to a few sacks of coal to heat his home in the inevitable Terrence James winter. He complained bitterly about his modest shack, which has no electricity and no plumbing, and then he Even during the strike, miners returned to work to tend the mines and keep them from collapsing. pedaled away on his rusty bicycle. I met another miner who invited me to his home to for me to gain the sense that the resolve and resource- offices in Jersey City and our Kyiv Press Bureau), see how he and his family were dealing with the situa- fulness of the Ukrainian people will see them through which promptly re-named him “Taras James.” With his tion. His parents had left them a lovely little place...with these tough times. At least, this is my hope. new name, Mr. James traveled to Donetsk, where he a garden out back! When we arrived, the house was fra- And I hope to return there sometime soon. met with miners and their families, getting to know how grant with scents from the meal his wife had prepared they live their daily lives. The photos on this page are using potatoes, carrots and other items from the garden. Terrence James is a staff photographer for The just some of the results of his visit to Ukraine. In a letter The meal was as delicious as you can imagine! Record, a statewide daily newspaper based in to The Weekly, Mr. James says he considers it “a great Having spent 10 days in Ukraine does not make me Hackensack, N.J. He was assisted in making contacts in honor to share my photographs with the large an expert on the situation there. But it was enough time Ukraine by The Ukrainian Weekly (both our editorial Ukrainian community in America and Canada.”

Oleksander Bonderev, age 65, is a retired miner. His neighbor, who is 19 years old, plans to study languages (he already speaks perfect English) and business. Oleksander Bonderev, age 65, loads his bicycle with coal stolen from a mine so He plans never to work in the mines. that he can heat his home this coming winter.

Volodymyr Krykun, a miner, and his wife, Larysa, sit down to dinner made from Volodymyr Krykun in his cellar, where he stores enough preserves to get his family vegetables grown in the garden behind their home. through the winter. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42 Romny, historic city in , marks its 900th anniversary by Roman Woronowycz Kyiv Press Bureau KYIV — Many famous Ukrainians have had contact with this city in its 900-year existence, but few outside of Ukraine or Russia know much about Romny, which, with its 57,000 inhabitants (according to the 1989 cen- sus, sits at the confluence of the Sula and Romny rivers in the Sumy Oblast in northeastern Ukraine. The names Shevchenko, Mazepa, Antonenko- Davydovych, Stetsenko, Kalnyshevsky are all in some way associated with Romny. The city is first mentioned in 1096 in the testament of Prince Volodymyr Monomakh, as one of the eastern fortresses of the Kyivan Rus’ empire. Some say the city is much older. A story in the September 19 edition of Molod Ukrainy suggests that the city was founded some time after 988, when Prince Volodymyr the Great had people relocated to “establish cities around the rivers , Ustryi, Trubysheva and Sula.” Perhaps older than 900 But Romny, using the Monomakh testament as its birth certificate, was happy enough to celebrate its 900th anniversary this year with a two-day citywide cel- ebration on September 14-15. It included the traditional museum and art exhibits, concerts and sporting events commemorating the anniversary. Petro Leiko It also included politicians, local and national, artists A choir performs in honor of Romny’s 900th anniversary in front of the Taras Shevchenko monument, the and, of course all the residents. The spirits of the first memorial to the famed poet erected in Ukraine. famous figures who passed through this city while leav- ing their mark on Ukraine and the world, should have century writer Borys Antonenko-Davydovych was born ments in applied technological sciences. been there, too. (Maybe they were, who’s to say.) there. The list goes on and on, and includes famous Through the years the city became known as the First Shevchenko monument Ukrainian Americans as well. “Kobzar Capital” of Ukraine. Such famous kobzars as Leonid Poltava, writer and journalist, was born in the Yevhen Adamtsevych, who kept alive the famous Ukraine’s national bard, Taras Shevchenko, for a Romny area in 1921, before emigrating after World War Kozak melody “Zaporizhian March,” Ivan Petrenko, time resided in this city. In 1918, in remembrance of II and ending up in New York. He was an editor for Fedir Tereshchenko and Hryhoriy Spytsia all were born that, Romny was the first city in Ukraine to erect a mon- many Ukrainian American periodicals including ument to the father of Ukrainian identity. It was sculpt- in Romny. Svoboda, Vyzvolnyi Shliakh and Ukrayinski Visti. ed by the famous Ukrainian sculptor Ivan Kavaleridze, Romny today who was born in the city. Later that year he created Another person who had ties to the city of Romny is another work of Taras Shevchenko for the city of Kyiv. Stephen Timoshenko, a renowned mechanical engineer Today, the residents of the city are experiencing the Hetman Ivan Mazepa spent the winter of 1708 in the and scientist in the U.S. He studied in Romny from same economic decline as any other city in Ukraine. There city with his ally King Charles XII of Sweden before 1889 to 1896 and ended up in the United States in 1922. is reason for hope, however. Several large firms have pri- moving against Peter the Great of Russia in the fateful He eventually taught at the University of Michigan and vatized and are beginning to expand production. Most Battle of Poltava in 1709. Stanford University, where he developed several mathe- notable, are a shoe manufacturing outfit called Talan, The last head otaman of the Zaporozhian Sich, Petro matical formulas on material strengths. In 1957, the which recently opened a clothing manufacturing subsidiary Kalnyshevsky, was born in a village near the city. The Society of American Mechanical Engineers inaugurated and now has a contract for new school uniforms for 18th century artist Ivan Stetsenko lived there. The 20th the Timoshenko Medal, awarded for major accomplish- Ukraine’s kids, and a meat processing plant, Romnymiaso.

Local press spotlights author Wasyl Barka JERSEY CITY, N.J. — Wasyl Barka, author of the 1958 book “The Yellow Prince,” which detailed life for one family during the 1932-1933 Ukrainian famine, recently addressed close to 100 Ukrainian Americans in Glen Spey, N.Y., reported the Middletown, N.Y., newspaper, the Sunday Record. The 88-year-old Mr. Barka, a resident of Glen Spey, discussed his writings — 20 books in all. During the famine, he worked as a lecturer, art museum curator and assistant professor of medieval literature in Ukraine. “The Yellow Prince” was published eight years after Mr. Barka emigrated to the United States and is the basis for the 1990 film “Famine — 33,” directed by Oles Yanchuk of Kyiv. The film won awards in Ukraine, and was screened throughout the U.S. “Only in America can I express, such precious freedom to write and not be killed by [Communist] ideas,” Mr. Barka told his audience. Ukrainian organi- zations, like the Women’s League of Ukrainian Voters, are lobbying to have the Ukrainian author nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature. During World War II, Mr. Barka said he was forced to serve in the Soviet Army. He escaped the army and was later detained as a prisoner of war in German slave camps. After the war, he lived in a displaced persons’ camp in Germany, and emigrat- ed to the United States in 1950. In America, he was offered a job as an editor in the Ukrainian department of Radio Liberty in New York. After two years he developed a heart condi- tion, and moved to the Ukrainian settlement near the Verkhovyna resort of the Ukrainian Fraternal A memorial to Stephen Timoshenko, a leader in Association in Glen Spey. mechanical engineering who studied in Romny and The sign at the entrance to Romny notes the date of later emigrated to the U.S. its founding: 1096. No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 13

La Tour painting on loan from Lviv gallery is part of major exhibition by Ika Koznarska Casanova WASHINGTON — The first major exhibition to be presented in the United States devoted to the works of Georges de La Tour (1593-1652), one of the greatest painters of the 17th century, is currently on view at the National Gallery of Art. The exhibition “Georges de La Tour and His World,” contains 32 major paint- ings by or attributed to La Tour from collections around the world. It is the largest group of works by La Tour to be assembled at one time since the pioneer- ing retrospective held in Paris 25 years ago. Among lenders to the exhibition is the Lviv Picture Gallery in Ukraine (founded 1907), which has collections in Western European, Ukrainian and Eastern European art. On loan is the work “The Payment of Taxes,” originally titled “Lichwiarze” (U Lykhwarya — At the Moneylender’s). The canvas measures 99 by 152 centime- ters; it is signed and illegibly dated. “The Payment of Taxes” is a night scene illuminated by candlelight, whose subject is an elderly man paying a debt or tax to the tough-looking group gath- ered around him, under somewhat “The Payment of Taxes” by Georges de La Tour, c. 1618-1620 (courtesy of Lviv Picture Gallery). stressful and even threatening circum- stances. whose art was quickly forgotten after his ously part of a major exhibition devoted beautiful, and profoundly humane in its The work reportedly belonged to the death and has been rediscovered only in to La Tour held in Paris in 1972 and in vision. collection of General Charles Eugene the early 20th century. The obscurity in Nancy in 1992. The work formed part of Lambesc (1754-1825) of the House of La Tour is best known, in his own which La Tour’s art has remained for the exhibit “Caravaggio and the Lorraine, and the last husband of Anna time, as in ours, for nocturnal scenes with almost three centuries has made it diffi- Followers of Caravaggio from Cetner of Lviv. At the beginning of the dramatic effects of illumination, the so- cult to reconstruct his career, including Collections in the Soviet Union,” held at 19th century the work was bequeathed to called tenebrist style, or chiaroscuro. the chronology of his work. Only two Lukasz Dombski (1751-1824) of Lviv; it the Hermitage in 1974. The curator for “Georges de La Tour was attributed to the Dutch painter Gerrit paintings by La Tour bear dates, and both The current exhibit builds on new and His World” is Philip Conisbee, cura- von Honthorst and titled “Lichwiarze.” come from the last few years of the scholarship, scientific research (advances tor of French paintings at the National In the late 1820s it passed to the artist’s life. Therefore, most of his artistic in conservation technology and radiogra- Gallery of Art. Ossolinski Museum as part of the development has to be constructed on the phy) and even recently discovered works Borys Voznytsky, director of the Lviv Dombski collection, and in 1929-1930, it basis of stylistic and historical considera- by the master. Picture Gallery, was in Washington at the was once again in Lviv at the tions. La Tour’s work demonstrates his bril- invitation of the National Gallery of Art Lubomirski Museum. The work was Scholars differ as to when “The liant handling of subjects both sacred for the opening of the exhibit. Also pre- acquired by the Lviv State Picture Payment of Taxes” was painted. In the and profane. His treatment of subjects sent was Roman Fedyna, general curator Gallery in 1940, where it was attributed catalogue accompanying the U.S. exhibit, drawn from everyday life is character- of the gallery. to the Flemish painter Theodore where authors propose different dates ized by uncompromising observation “Georges de La Tour and His World” Rombouts. and interpretations for particular paint- and realistic scrutiny. This penetrating opened October 6 at the National Gallery The work was first attributed to La ings, “The Payment of Taxes” is dated c. observation of the world around him is of Art in Washington and is on view Tour by Russian scholar Maria 1618-1620 and is considered La Tour’s also brought to bear on specific religious through January 5, 1997. The exhibit Shcherbatchova in 1953, whose findings earliest work, whereas eastern scholars themes. La Tour met the increased then goes to the Kimbell Art Museum in were posthumously published in 1970. tend to attribute the work to the artist’s demand for religious art with profound Fort Worth, co-organizer of the exhibit, La Tour is one of the most original later period, c. 1641-1642. insight and a special intensity of vision. where it will run from February 2 to May French painters of the 17th century “The Payment of Taxes” was previ- His art has been described as meditative, 11, 1997. Archipenko sculpto-painting to be auctioned

by Ika Koznarska Casanova Alexander Archipenko’s work, “Karaffe” (Carafe). A work long recorded as lost, the picture is one of NEW YORK — The Mauerbach Benefit Sale, an few works by the artist which is not in a public col- international auction offering heirless art confiscated lection. by the Nazis between 1938 and 1945, will be con- The work is an example of sculpto-painting, an ducted by Christie’s on behalf of The Federation of attempt to unite form and color via mixed media, Austrian Jewish Communities on October 29-30 at which Archipenko introduced in 1912. the MAK-Austrian Museum of Applied Arts in The work, oil and papier-mâché on wood, is Vienna. signed “Archipenko.” It measures 15 3/4 by 11 1/4 The collection includes Old Masters and 19th in., and was executed in 1921. century continental European paintings and draw- ings as well as sculpture, tapestries and textiles, The work was exhibited as “Karaffe/ furniture, arms and armor, coins and books. The Skulptomalerei” in Berlin in 1921 as part of the 878 lots in the sale represent some 8,000 objects “Kunstaustellung der Sturm” (catalogue No. 118/25). and carry estimates from $75 to $110,000. The work, lot No. 5862, carries an estimate from Most of the works offered in the sale can be $61,000 to $93,000. traced back to their hiding place in the salt mines of The works of art in the sale will be sold without Altaussee, Austria. Thousands of objects, whose reserve and are fully illustrated in a special cata- owners could not be traced, were eventually stored logue which serves as historic documentation. The at a 14th-century Carthusian monastery in catalogue is available through Christie’s for $50 Mauerbach, just outside of Vienna. (price exclusive of postage). To reserve a catalogue, The Austrian government transferred ownership call 1-800-395-6300. of the confiscated property last year to The Objects to be sold on October 29 and 30 will be Federation of Austrian Jewish Communities. on public view at the MAK-Austrian Museum of Proceeds from the sale in total are conservatively Applied Arts in Vienna beginning October 22-28, estimated to realize $3.5 million. They will benefit coinciding with the museum’s exhibitions celebrat- Jewish and non-Jewish victims of the Holocaust and ing Austria’s millennium. their families. The benefit sale can be accessed on Christie’s Among the highlights of the Mauerbach sale is Web site: http://www.christies.com “Karaffe” by Archipenko, 1921 (courtesy of Christie’s). 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42

THEY COULD BE YOURS Young woman roller-blades across Canada to fight leukemia by Maria Koropecky the first time, Miss Ichim picked in-line skating because she said “I wanted to do TORONTO – Christine Ichim, 18, is the toughest thing I could think of.” roller blading across Canada to raise Following a Canadian Automobile money for leukemia research. Association road plan, Miss Ichim has Her mother, Florica Ichim, was diag- been skating 100-150 kilometers or 10- nosed with leukemia when Miss Ichim 12 hours a day, but she’s not on the road was 10 years old and her brother Tom by herself. Her brother Tom and friends was 12. They have four other brothers Zack Morrison and Orest Szczurko have and sisters. joined her on her journey. Christine and Tom have spent the last We are looking to expand our advertising clientele for our publications, “I was really worried about letting her eight years researching everything they go by herself across Canada, but she has the Ukrainian-language daily Svoboda and English-language The Ukrainian Weekly. could about the disease. In the process a wonderful team with her,” said Mrs. they founded the Batu Center for Ichim. Leukemia Research headed by Dr. Lisa While Miss Ichim skates, Messrs. If you are a self-motivated, hard-working and bright individual, you can supplement your M.J. Smith. The Batu Center has devel- Szczurko and Morrison take turns dri- oped a new treatment for leukemia, and income by referring customers to our advertising department. Your earnings will be based ving the van that follows her. Mr. Toronto’s Princess Margaret Hospital is Szczurko is also responsible for issuing on the amount of advertising you attract to our pages. willing to use it, but $300,000 needs to press releases, organizing public appear- be raised before the hospital can begin ances and finding sleeping accommoda- testing on humans. tions. “If we need to go to a hotel, I orga- For details please write or call: Svoboda Administration, Advertising Department: “This treatment offers hope, but we nize the room and try to get one for free. haven’t raised $50,000 yet,” said Mr. Maria Szeparowycz, 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 (201) 434-0237 We camped a lot on the side of the road. Ichim, president of the Batu Center, at a I’m in – so that taught me a lot,” press conference held at Nathan Philips said Mr. Szczurko. Square in front of Toronto’s new City Mr. Szczurko is a biology student at Hall on August 22. ATTENTION the University of Waterloo. He found out In her speech, Mrs. Ichim said she about the campaign when he started talk- ALL MEMBERS OF BRANCH 224 does not want to return to the hospital ing to Mr. Ichim in physiology class. again because “You can expect needles, “My 7-year-old cousin just died of Please be advised that Branch 224 will merge with Branch 307 as of October 15, 1996. blood tests once a week, painful bone leukemia, and it really hit me. I had to All inquries, monthly payments and requests for changes should be sent to marrow suction and bad news.” She is help out. I didn’t have money but I could fighting not only for herself but for peo- Mr. Dmytro Galonzka, Branch Secretary: give my time,” said Mr. Szczurko. ple all over the world, including the chil- According to Mr. Szczurko, the treat- dren of Chornobyl. “We have to help ment is not expensive to apply. “The Mr. Dmytro Galonzka them,” she said. drug is easy to make because it is not a Miss Ichim’s Canadian Cure 550 Beech Street high compound, and if you modify it Campaign started on May 3 in Victoria. Roslindale, MA 02131 slightly, it could work on other forms of By the time she reached Toronto, she had cancer,” he said. So far, “the treatment (617) 327-6102 already skated 5,000 kilometers out of works on mice and in petri dishes,” he approximately 8,000, and gone through added. six changes of wheels on her specially Roller blading across Canada is very designed long distance in-line skates sup- dangerous. Not only has the team plied free by the Rollerblade company. Only a year after trying the sport for (Continued on page 22) No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 15

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On April 2, 19 years later to the day, he was Serving Ukrainian singles of all ages Bishop Husar, who will take a position throughout the United States and Canada. similar to what Cardinal Josyf Slipyj had as installed as the first bishop of the newly a younger man under Metropolitan Andrey created Kyiv-Vyshhorod Exarchate. For information send a self-addressed Sheptytsky during his declining years, Cardinal Slipyj had consecrated the bish- stamped envelope to: mentioned the need for succession in an op at Castelgandolfo, at the Studite Single Ukrainians interview with The Weekly days earlier. monastery, a move that the Vatican imme- P.O. Box 24733, Phila., Pa. 19111 (The interview is being published in two diately recognized. parts, beginning with this week’s issue.) However, his status remained under- He said, “Understand that His ground until 1993, when he returned to Excellency is an older person. Age in itself Lviv as the Greek-Catholic Church is a debilitation to some extent. It is not reclaimed its historic seat. In Rome, he easy for him to do all that he wants... was the vicar-general of the Lviv Naturally, an older person needs an assis- Archeparchy. Upon his return to Lviv he tant, or assistants, ones that will work with worked at the Lviv Theological Academy. him. He needs a person with whom he can Bishop Husar will not retain his posi- work. In civilized society that is expected... tion as Bishop of the Kyiv-Vyshhorod I hope that the Synod, which begins short- Exarchy. The press center of the UGCC ly, will find him a person who can give him said that no one has yet been appointed that help, an intelligent and worldly person, to take his place.

Need a back issue? If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42

Creation of Ukrainian Americans

forCHICAGO Clinton-Gore – The Clinton/Gore cam- isworked announced hard to strengthen American fami- paign on October 9 announced the for- lies and communities by helping to create mation of “Ukrainian Americans for 10.5 million new jobs, by enacting the Clinton/Gore” at a news conference here Family and Medical Leave Act, and by in Chicago. Clinton/Gore Ethnic Director spearheading tough crime control laws.” WE HAVE REDUCED OUR PRICES Ilir Zherka joined Ukrainian American Following are the members of Ukrainian BECAUSE WE WANT leaders to kick off the committee. Americans for Clinton/Gore ‘96: Members of the committee are distin- Honorary National Steering guished Ukrainian leaders from California, Committee: Terry Bazyluk, Mary Beck, Connecticut, Delaware, Illinois, Orest Dubno, Andrew Fedynsky, Anna Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, New Krawczuk, Julian Kulas, Alex Kuzma, Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Pennsylvania. Joseph Lesawyer, Askold Lozynskyj, These leaders will work in local com- Michael Matiash, Bozhena Olshaniwsky. YOU! munities to build voter support for the State Advisory Committees: FOR THE HALLOWEEN WEEKEND BASH AT president. Ukrainian Americans for California – Ray Lapica, Orest Weres; SOYUZIVKA Clinton-Gore ‘96 will focus on the follow- Connecticut – John Teluk; NOVEMBER 1-3, 1996 ing activities: informing the Ukrainian Delaware – Mark Murowany; JUST LOOK AT THIS ! American community of the president’s Illinois – Myron Kulas, George SATURDAY TO SUNDAY accomplishments; identifying voters in the Panchyshyn, Andrew Ripecky; STANDARD ROOMS – $100 PER PERSON (TAX AND GRATUITIES INCLUDED) community; and rallying Ukrainian Massachusetts – Myron Boluch, DELUXE ROOMS – $120 PER PERSON (TAX AND GRATUITIES INCLUDED) Americans behind the re-election of the Joseph Charyna, Mary Wasylyk; SINGLE STANDARD – $120 / SINGLE DELUXE – $140 president and the Vice-president. Michigan – Stephen Wichar, Sophia ROOM RATE ONLY: $100 STANDARD / $120 DELUXE “The support of such distinguished lead- Woloszczuk; INCLUDES: ers is a testimony to President Clinton’s Minnesota – Peter Kmit; SATURDAY, NOV. 2ND achievements on issues of concern to New Jersey – Alexander Blahitka; 6 PM – COCKTAIL PARTY – OPEN BAR AND HORS D’OEUVRES Ukrainian Americans,” said Alan Wheat, New York – Dorothy Dowzycky 7:30 PM – BUFFET BANQUET / MASQUERADE PARTY / CASH BAR DANCE TO THE MUSIC OF BURLAKY deputy campaign manager and director of Furtney, Roksolana Lozynskyj, Ihor PRIZES WILL BE GIVEN FOR BEST COSTUMES public liaison. “President Clinton has led Makarenko; SUNDAY, NOV. 3RD international efforts to promote a democrat- Ohio – George Bilokonsky, Walter 8-10 AM – COFFEE AND DANISH IN MAIN HOUSE LOBBY ic and market-oriented Ukraine that is Bubna, Ihor Diaczun; 10 AM - 2 PM –FAREWELL BRUNCH secure within its borders and at peace with Pennsylvania – Ulana Mazurkevich, BUT its neighbors. The president has also Ivan Oleksyn, Ed Zetick. IF YOU COME FOR THE PACKAGE ABOVE * * * * COME FRIDAY FOR FREE * * * * FRIDAY NIGHT, NOV. 1ST INCLUDES IN THE TREMBITA LOUNGE 10 PM – FREE! HORS D’OEUVRES 11 PM - MIDNIGHT HAPPY HOUR – ALL DRINKS 1/2 PRICE AND A FREE ROOM RATE * * SATURDAY BREAKFAST AND LUNCH X-TRA * *

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At the announcement in Chicago of the Ukrainian Americans for Clinton-Gore committee, (from left) are: Zenoviy Turkalo and George Panchyshyn, members of the Chicago Steering Committee; Julian E. Kulas, co-chair of the National Steering Committee; Maria Chychula, Chicago TV/radio programs; Ilir Zherka, Ethnic Outreach director; Lev Bodnar, “Evening Tribune” radio program; and Anatoliy Horochowsky, reporter for Svoboda daily newspaper.

Billboard-sized memorial in Ottawa honors Chornobyl’s fallen firefight- by Christopher Guly Using a computer-enlarging process, London-based Mr. Gec transformed identi- OTTAWA — From now until Novem- fication-sized mugshots of the firefighters, ber 17, downtown Ottawa is the setting for which appeared in a Soviet newspaper, into a billboard-sized memorial to six firefight- a larger-than-life tribute to the heroism ers who died during the April 1986 accident associated with the Chornobyl disaster. at the Chornobyl nuclear power station. Each $2,000 ($1,439 U.S.) print, called a Created by Ukrainian British artist scanachrome, was produced after Mr. Gec Stefan Gec, the exhibit features 15-by-9- took photographs of the newspaper shots. foot photographs of the firefighters. It is The resulting new transparencies were com- located on the lawn of the Arts Court puter-enhanced to their huge proportions building across from the city’s Rideau and printed on waterproof vinyl. Ottawa’s Center shopping complex. SAW Gallery is presenting the exhibit.

Michigan credit union honors Olympians WARREN, Mich. – To honor Ukraine’s lated gold medalists Viacheslav Oliynyk, nine gold medalists at the Summer Liliya Podkopayeva (two gold medals), Olympics, Ukrainian Selfreliance Michigan Timur Taimazov, Rustam Sharipov, Inessa Federal Credit Union presented each gold Kravets, Yevhen Braslavets, Ihor medal winner a $500 gift with the hope of Matviyenko, Kateryna Serebrianska, furthering their training or making their Volodymyr Klichko and all of Ukraine’s futures a little brighter. Olympians who participated in the Games Members of the credit union congratu- for their excellence in competition. No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 17

The crucial energy sector Leadership Conference... The final conference panel discussion (Continued from page 7) dealt with Ukraine’s energy sector. Carlos health care system is breaking down. The Pascual, director for Russian, Ukrainian Canadian Chamber Academy fact that there have been five ministers of and Eurasian affairs at the National health in the last five years is another Security Council, explained that, in fash- 1996-1997 CONCERT SERIES indication of the system’s problems, he ioning a $2.5 billion package for Ukraine, said. At the same time the system is the G-7 chose to tackle its energy needs in GEORGE IGNATIEFF THEATRE shifting its function from that of a social a broader fashion than just shutting down Trinity College, 15 Devonshire Place, Toronto, Ontario safety net to that of an employment Chornobyl and replacing its power capaci- mechanism. The number of hospital beds ty by finishing the Khmelnytskyi and per person continues to remain much Rivne nuclear power plants. The $655 mil- UNDAY OVEMBER higher than in the West, as do hospital lion earmarked for the completion of these S , N 3, 1996 3:00 PM stays (nine days for a typical birth). plants, which the Ukrainian government Mr. Kohut proposed a number of rec- would like to receive this year, will proba- G UEST A RTISTS ommendations for improving Ukraine’s bly be released in mid-1997, after the health care system, among them institut- analysis of the project is completed, Mr. ing cost-control mechanisms, focusing Pascual said. OLEH KRYSA, violin on quality, creating an environment of The World Bank has had a role to play ATIS BANKAS, violin performance expectations and introduc- in reforming the energy sector in ing evidence-based management tech- Ukraine, and the bank’s principal econo- CLAUDE LAPALME, conductor niques and clinical decision making. mist for infrastructure development in Yaroslav Voitko, first secretary of the Europe and Central Asia, Laszlo Lovei, Ukrainian Embassy, presented govern- reported on these efforts. Mr. Lovei “It was a performance to make a violinist’s ment data about the state of health care in pointed to significant progress in reform- reputation, had he come without one.” Ukraine based on testimony presented ing Ukraine’s electricity sector, with the Donald Henahan, The New York Times five days earlier in the Verkhovna Rada break-up of its monopoly and the estab- by the new health minister, Dr. Andriy lishment of a competitive wholesale mar- “[The performance] was gloriously Serdiuk. Mr. Voitko, as did Mr. Kohut, ket and a new regulatory system. praised the new minister as a dedicated He also said that reforms in the coal delineated, thought through to the final professional. sector, which started this year, are pro- measure.” High Fidelity/Musical America According to official figures: there is gressing rapidly; there is less progress in an increase in Chornobyl-related dis- the gas industry, where the government “...brought to it’s feet for a well-deserved eases; the birth rate is down; 6 million has not fully adopted a comprehensive standing ovation.” The Star Ukrainians suffer cardiovascular disor- reform program; and in the oil industry, ders; 1.2 million are mentally ill; 700,000 reforms which began early, have not “High virtuoso qualities, elegance and have oncological diseases; 700,000 have been carried through to conclusion. delicacy of execution, brilliance of that left tuberculosis; 1.5 million are disabled – As for Ukraine’s energy security, Mr. hand...” Die Presse, Austria 10 percent of them children; officially Lovei said that one may ask the question, there are 56,000 drug addicts; every “What is really threatening Ukraine’s ener- fourth person has a contagious disease; gy security? Is it that it is dependent on the number of infectious diseases such as other countries for the import of energy – AIDS is growing; and the population of which many other countries are – or is it Ukraine has decreased by more than that it is unable to pay for its imports?” 276,000 in 1995. And as for funding, as Robert Archer, deputy chief of Minister Serdiuk reported, the entire USAID’s Energy and Infrastructure Ticket Reservation and Information Tel./Fax (416) 538-4342 health care budget is now being used for Bureau for Europe and the NIS, noted that wages. energy efficiency is one of the least costly Ukraine is grateful for the assistance it approaches and, therefore, “strongly receives through USAID and the applicable” in Ukraine. “Whatever is done American International Health Alliance has to be paid for,” he said. “And it is which have some “very good programs” going to be a process where people look in Ukraine, Mr. Voitko said. Between for the least costly ways of answering 1992 and 1996, USAID spent close to their energy problems.” $12 million for health care programs, he The TWG Leadership Conference also said, but added that this was but 42 per- had a cultural side of its program. During cent of the amount initially approved for the banquet Saturday evening, The Ukraine. Washington Group presented its “Friend Dr. Zirka Kalynych, a senior staff of Ukraine” award to Hobart Earle, physician at the Henry Ford Hospital in music director and principal conductor of Detroit, shared her observations from her the Odesa Philharmonic Orchestra, in experience in the Lviv Oblast. Among recognition for his “outstanding contribu- the rampant preventable health care prob- tion to Ukraine’s efforts to take her right- lems there, she cited alcoholism, smok- ful place in the international cultural ing, poor nutrition and pollution, which community of nations.” Volume I and II causes asthma, cholera and cancer. She Since taking over the reins of the pointed out that hospital stays are long Odesa orchestra five years ago, Mr. Earle You can obtain both volumes for only $130.00 for social rather than medical reasons; has expanded its repertoire to include Including Postage that the biggest cause of death in infants works by Ukrainian and Western com- is ear infections, which are treated with posers, and has taken the ensemble on ORDER NOW microsurgery rather than antibiotics; tours to Europe, North America and throw-away devices are re-used many Australia. He was the first foreigner to be Fill out the order blank below and mail it with your check or money order times; and there is an increase in traumas awarded the title of “Distinguished Artist from auto accidents and at work. of Ukraine,” and under his direction the USE THIS COUPON! Focusing on the health of women, Dr. orchestra was awarded national status. Kalynych pointed out that for every 100 And, following the Sunday brunch, To: UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, Inc. babies born, 150 are aborted; contracep- members of the Yara Arts Group performed 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, N.J. 07302 tives are not available. Nor is breast cancer a retrospective “In Verse,” highlights of screening available and self-inspection is their past performances. Directed by I hereby order Ukraine: A Concise Encyclopaedia not taught. Over all, she said, people Virlana Tkacz, this innovative intercultural K should be taught that they themselves theater group is a resident company at La K Volume I — $75.00 (was $95) should take responsibility for their health. Mama Experimental Theater in New York. K Volume II — $75.00 (was $95) Volume I & II — $130.00 (was $170) The annual meeting of UNA Branch 28 Enclosed is (a check, M.O.) for the amount $ ______Please send the book (s) to the following address: in Houston, TX will be held on Sunday, October 27, 1996 at 11:30 AM Name in the Learning Center of the Pokrova Ukrainian Catholic Church. All active members are urged to attend. No. Street Michael Danylyk City State Zip Code Interim Secretary 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42

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The watchwords of NATO enlargement Ukraine at five... bear repeating here: the process will contin- (Continued from page 6) ue to be deliberate; it will be transparent; it LOW COST evening, to reaffirm our determination to will be open; it will be inclusive; it will be ensure that there is a proud and prominent respectful. “Inclusive” means that none of INTERNATIONAL CALLING place for Ukraine in the growing communi- the emerging democracies is to be exclud- ty of market democracies – and in the insti- ed. None means none. It means there will CYBERLINK, a full-service telecommunications provider, be no special categories for inclusion into tutions that undergird our common values, gives you cost-effective high-quality services. our common interests and our common NATO, and none for exclusion from aspirations. 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There will be concrete steps in that Ukraine’s future, and I sense that you are DINNERDINNER DANCEDANCE direction next year. We are determined too. One reason for our optimism is that St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic Church of Dearborn is sponsoring a that the process of NATO enlargement Ukraine has come so far in such a short will serve the larger cause of peace, secu- period of time. DINNER DANCE rity, prosperity, democratization and inte- The United States’ own historical expe- Sunday, November 3, 1996 gration on the Continent of Europe. rience should make us Americans humble, 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM This is more than just a matter of assert- patient, persistent and admiring when we Lyskawa VFW Hall ing a negative: it’s more than being deter- look at Ukraine. After all, our own democ- 6840 Waverly mined that NATO enlargement not create racy has been a work in progress for 220 Deaborn Heights, MI new dividing lines or harm the legitimate years. We must remember how long it has security interests of any of the new democ- taken us to get it right (in fact, we’re still Tickets include dinner, open bar and dancing to the big band sound racies that emerging from the old Soviet working at it). The United States became a of the Phil Cole Orchestra (Sylvan Koltyk Orchestra) empire. Rather, it is also a matter of assert- “new independent state” in 1776. When we Donation: $22.50/person ing a positive proposition – namely, that celebrated the fifth anniversary of our own NATO will respect and enhance the securi- independence in 1781, we still had a very For more information call: ty of the region as a whole and the security long way to go. It would take us another Cel Kossick — 464-0297 Walt Kizel, UNA #292 — 582-5627 of all European states that deserve and six years just to draft a Constitution. aspire to integration. And that emphatically Independent, democratic Ukraine accom- includes Ukraine. plished that task before it turned five. In As a vigorous, path-breaking partici- our own evolution as a civil society and a pant in the Partnership for Peace, multi-ethnic democracy, it took us 89 years Branch 113 — New York Ukraine is already cooperating closely to abolish slavery, 144 years to give with NATO. We’ve laid the basis for women the vote, and 188 to extend full The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America steadily developing relationship of coop- constitutional protections to all citizens. eration and consultation. There is nothing All of which is to say that, even by the to limit how that enhanced relationship accelerated, fast-forward standards of the might develop over time. modern world, Ukraine at the tender age Let me underscore two simple state- of five has much of which to be proud, ments of fact – and of principle: first, much to make it confident about the cordially invites you to their Ukraine and only Ukraine will decide future, and much that we Americans can what associations or memberships it be proud to support, to applaud and to aspires to in the future; and second, join in celebrating— for Ukraine’s sake, 10th10th AnniversaryAnniversary GalaGala NATO, and only NATO, will decide and ours. So, happy birthday, Ukraine. Saturday, November 23, 1996 whom to admit to its ranks. Mnohaya Lita, Ukraino. The Ukrainian Institute of America 2 East 79th Street TO ALL UNA MEMBERS: New York, NY Kindly be reminded that your dues (premiums) for insurance coverage are 7:30 P.M. payable on the first day of the month, and not at the end, as some assume. Evening attire • Buffet • Entertainment • Dancing By paying promptly to your Branch Secretary, you will help him/her remit Donation: $50 per person the monthly collection to the Home Office in a timely fashion. RSVP-Luba: (212) 460-8615 Irena: (201) 865-8216 HOME OFFICE OF UNA. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42

Dr. Gudziak said. With about 55 lectur- Lviv Theological... ers, the academy enjoys a high faculty- THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION (Continued from page 2) to-student ratio. Catholic Church was outlawed in 1946, An emphasis on quality is the solid academy alumni formed the backbone of ground upon which the academy is built. Wishes to express its gratitude to the participants and the ecclesiastical underground. The academy is in the process of gaining accreditation from the Pontifical Oriental supporters of its two ongoing educational projects in Today the academy educates both seminarians and laity, accepting men and Institute in Rome, which would guaran- Ukraine women from all denominations. There tee international recognition of its are about 100 students in each entering degrees and allow its students to pursue English Teachers for Ukraine class. education at the graduate level. Summer Institute on Current Methods and In addition to a focus on theology and For all of its achievements, the acade- philosophy, students receive intensive my still faces many challenges. For Practices in TESOL language training in English, Greek, example, the heart of any academic insti- Latin, Church Slavonic and Hebrew. tution is its library, and the holdings of Students are expected to develop profi- the academy’s library are inadequate, ENGLISH TEACHERS FOR UKRAINE - ciency in English by the end of their sec- especially since it is the only theological 1996 VOLUNTEERS: ond year so that they can take advantage and philosophical scholarly research Bartz Irene, Bartz Harold, Brant Jacquelyn, Budde Dave, Connell of courses taught by lecturers from library in Ukraine. Generous donations Michael, Hallick Stephen, Howell Paula, Hunenko Oksana, Hunenko abroad. With this in mind, the academy from, for example, the Pontifical Oriental Olena, Iwaskow Leslie, Kosc Tanya, Kukura Philip, Medwid Teddy, Plesh initiated an intensive English immersion and Biblical Institutes, the Sheptytsky Lida, Ritachka Roman, Schmitz John, Shtychno Alexandra, Spangler summer camp in the Carpathian Institute at the University of Ottawa’s St. Constance, Stefiuk Bill, Tkachyk Peter, Trabocco Oksana, Urchuk Mountains, which has attracted an Paul College and the University of Notre Thomas, Wolansky Nestor, Zlotnicki Bogdan. increasing number of volunteer English- Dame faculty have improved the collec- language instructors. tion, but funds are needed to purchase Prof. Wills, who first went to Ukraine books ranging from basic reference mate- and in the summer of 1995 and returned this rials and literature in the humanities to summer, is now director of development Byzantine studies. There is also the problem of facilities THE SUMMER INSTITUTE on Current Methods and Practice in for the academy. He said he finds inspi- – the building confiscated in 1944 was TESOL: ration in the students’ stories of how they Boehme Barbara, Boyd Steven Saum, Dow Elaine, Hilbert Mark, Huckaby came to study at a theological academy. only this month returned and is in need John, LaLucerne-Oi Sally, Moody Laurie, Voronka Zirka “For example, one seminarian did not of major repairs. For now, the seminary consider himself a Christian five years division is located inconveniently in ago, and had served in the Soviet Army Rudno, a suburb of Lviv. The UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION when he found he had a calling to the Dr. Gudziak does not dwell on the priesthood,” he said. frustrations and would rather speak about expresses its gratitude to the following: Prof. Wills encouraged his own stu- progress in reviving and recovering Director of both Projects — Zirka Voronka dents from the U.S. to volunteer as Ukraine’s spiritual legacy. Dr. Gudziak is instructors this summer because he also director of the Institute of Church THE UKRAINIAN CONSULATE - NY thought that they not only had something History, a research institute of the acade- Consul General — Victor Kryzaniwsky to offer but also that “it would be good my, that has collected more than 700 Consul — Mykola Kyrychenko for them spiritually.” interviews with people connected to the For Prof. Wills, a classicist, the acade- underground Ukrainian Catholic Church; my’s strong program in Greek and Latin organized conferences on the Union of MINISTRY OF EDUCATION - UKRAINE is particularly exciting. With about 250 Brest in eight cities in Ukraine with the Minister — Mykhaylo Zgurovsky students learning Greek and Latin this participation of international scholars; fall, the academy has become one of the and is publishing seven volumes of con- VYNNYTSIA PEDAGOGICAL INST. pre-eminent centers for study of classical ference proceedings on the anniversary President — Nykyfor Shunda languages in the world. “Sitting along the of the union, when scholarly interest will River Stryi in the Carpathians during the be at its height. summer program’s Greek hour, listening “Ukraine has before it a new future, Volyn University to Ukrainian students comfortably trans- and the place of Christianity will be deter- President — Ivan Olekseiuk late the ancient Greek of the New mined largely by the ability of institutions Testament into English, is an experience like the Lviv Theological Academy to WORKSHOP PRESENTERS I will never forget,” he said. express how spiritual life infuses the Professors Halyna Kutko and Olia Kourpil The academy has attracted scholars human drama in all its aspects, including from the U.S., Canada, Brazil, Italy, the social, political, artistic and scholarly,” Dr. Gudziak said. AIR UKRAINE Germany, Poland, Belgium and Australia. “Instructors tell us that teach- Prof. Wills may be contacted at the Mykola Krawec General Manager USA — ing at the academy is particularly satisfy- Department of Classics, Van Hise Hall District Manager NYC — Alexander Medvedyev ing because of the commitment and 910, University of Wisconsin, Madiaon, enthusiasm of the students and faculty,” WI 53706. AMERICA HOUSE KYIV Victor Kytasty ATTENTION SPECIAL VOLUNTEER ALL MEMBERS OF BRANCH 383 Christine Brodyn Please be advised that Branch 383 will merge with Branch 216 as of October 15, 1996. All inquries, monthly payments and requests for changes should be sent to Mr. Bohdan Odezynskyj, Branch Secretary: Field & Olesnycky Attorneys at Law Mr. Bohdan Odezynskyj, 11 Eagle Rock Ave., Suite 100 1115 Orleans Road East Hanover, N.J. 07936 Cheltenham, PA 19012 (201) 386-1115 (215) 635-0234 Fax (201) 884-1188 (Three Miles North of Ramada Hotel, at Ridgedale Ave.)

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Orlyk Institute receives $150,000 grant by Olenka Dobczanska environment, and poverty. Besides its special commitment to Air Ukraine WASHINGTON – The U.S.-Ukraine Flint, the Mott Foundation has over the National Airlines Foundation has received a two-year grant years refined and broadened its grant- for $150,000 from the Charles Stewart making to other selected areas of the Mott Foundation for partial support of world. Many of the Mott Foundation’s the Pylyp Orlyk Institute for Democracy Civil Society programs focus on Central NON-STOP FLIGHTS in Kyiv. Europe and the newly independent coun- The Pylyp Orlyk Institute for tries of the former Soviet Union. Democracy (POID), an independent pub- NEW YORK - KYIV — Fridays and Sundays lic policy research institute created in The grant to the U.S.-Ukraine 1991 by the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, Foundation will support POID activities has gained a reputation as a reliable, non- such as publishing, translations, work- For information and reservations, please call: partisan information resource on democ- shops, the NGO Resource Center and the racy and civil society among Ukrainians. Local Government Project. These funds The institute provides objective infor- are critical in helping POID advance pub- 1-800-UKRAINE mational support to a growing number of lic debate and foster the development of a policy-makers and media analysts in strong democratic civil society in Ukraine. (1-800-857-2463) Ukraine. it also maintains a library on The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation is a not- public policy issues and implements sev- for-profit, non-governmental organiza- or our corporate offices: eral U.S.-Ukraine Foundation programs, tion whose goal is to foster democratic such as an NGO development project and and free-market development in Ukraine. New York - (212) 557-3077 a local government training program. For more information about the activi- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation, ties of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, New York - (212) 599-0555 based in Flint, Mich., was established to write to 1511 K St., NW, Suite 1100, Chicago - (312) 640-0222 support efforts that promote a just, equi- Washington, DC 20005 (telephone, 202- table and sustainable society in several 337-4264; fax, 202-347-4267; e-mail, program areas including civil society, [email protected]). Arrival and departure information: JFK - (718) 656-9896 JFK - (718) 632-6909 Centeon donates medication to CCRF KYIV – Centeon, the global leader in in 10 million, which is above the interna- the plasma protein industry, recently tional average. In the United States, made a charitable contribution of 20,000 people suffer from hemophilia in 551Air Fifth Ave., Ukraine Suite 1002, 1005 Monoclate-P (Factor VIII) and Mononine a population of 267 million (approximate New York, NY 10176 (Factor IX) coagulant medication for rate of incidence: one in 13.5 million). hemophilia sufferers to the Children of In Ukraine, the majority of hemophili- For cargo shipments call to: Chornobyl Relief Fund (CCRF). The acs are children. Many need immediate contribution, which is being managed in access to coagulant medication either conjunction with Centeon’s distribution because they currently suffer from inter- Air Ukraine - Cargo partner in Ukraine, Rhone-Poulenc nal bleeding or are awaiting essential Tel. 718-376-1023, FAX 718-376-1073 Rorer, is valued at nearly $200,000. surgery. 2307 Coney Island Ave. (Ave.T), Brooklyn, NY 11223 Hemophilia is a blood disorder The distribution plan assigned to this marked by the absence of an essential donation offers immediate treatment for protein for blood coagulation. People approximately 45 patients. The medica- with hemophilia are vulnerable to inter- tion is being distributed directly by CCRF nal bleeding as a result of bumps and on the basis of need, on a first-come-first- falls, and without coagulant medication, serve basis. Medical records will be essential surgeries cannot be performed. reviewed by medical staff working jointly There is no company in Ukraine that with CCRF. Medication will be given presently manufactures coagulant med- directly to the children’s parents. ication for the treatment of hemophilia. Centeon, the global leader of the plas- In Ukraine, there are 5,000 hemophilia ma protein industry, is dedicated to the patients in a population of 52 million – research and development of plasma pro- an approximate rate of incidence of one teins and emerging biotechnologies.

that can give America the adequate Clinton’s message... resources and the flexibility it needs to (Continued from page 10) strengthen the emerging democracies of themselves in the fight to preserve the for- the East. Granted, the president cannot eign aid budget and to protect Ukraine’s claim exclusive credit for the excellent fledgling democracy. We greatly respect relations between Ukraine and the United Eugene Iwanciw for his key role in raising States, but the credit he can legitimately consciousness and mobilizing support for claim is very substantial. Despite the neg- Ukraine on Capitol Hill. ative and distorted press coverage Ukraine But this begs the issue: The has received, the president has set a posi- Republicans, led by Sen. Jesse Helms tive tone and a dynamic policy that made and other reactionaries, have been hell- it possible for Ukraine to become the bent on destroying what is left of U.S. largest recipient of U.S. foreign aid in the foreign assistance programs. In a spasm newly independent states. The establish- of narrow-minded zeal, they have ment of the Gore-Kuchma Commission drowned out the voices of reason in their offers further proof that the partnership own party. When it comes to foreign aid, between Ukraine and the U.S. is becom- we need to do more than demand a larger ing richer and ever more constructive, slice of a pie that is constantly dwindling. resilient and multi-dimensional. We need to insist that the pie itself be We can trust the Clinton team to do expanded so that the U.S. can play a right by Ukraine and, Mr. Iwanciw’s spin more supportive, more meaningful role notwithstanding, the administration in the changes sweeping Ukraine, the clearly deserves the support of the Baltics and all of Eastern Europe. Ukrainian American community. The cost of foreign aid is a tiny fraction Helen Cheloc (1.2 percent) of our federal budget, and it Bozhena Olshaniwsky can be a much more cost-effective way to Andrew P. Kyzyk promote democracy and international secu- Alexander B. Kuzma rity than many of the defense priorities that Newark, N.J. are sacrosanct in the Republican budget. Although foreign aid has never been a The letter-writers are leaders of the popular issue, President Clinton has been The Ukrainian American Democratic a strong advocate for a foreign aid budget Association of New Jersey. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 No. 42

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Terry Fox was a young Canadian whose leg was amputated in a temporari- Ukrainian National Association ly successful attempt to stem the spread Monthly reports of cancer through his body. In the spring Paid To Or For Members: of 1980, Mr. Fox donned a full-length Annuity Benefits And Partial Withdrawals $ 25,389.99 prosthetic limb and embarked on what Cash Surrenders 155,530.32 came to be known as the “Marathon of RECORDING DEPARTMENT Death Benefits 51,693.00 Hope” — an attempt to cross Canada on MEMBERSHIP REPORT Dividend Accumulations 5,224.51 Dues And Annuity Premiums From Members Returned 206.10 foot in a fund-raising drive for cancer JUV. ADULTS ADD TOTALS Endowments Matured 57,552.00 TOTAL AS OF JUNE 1996 16,588 38,765 4,874 60,227 research. Indigent Benefits Disbursed 350.00 GAINS IN JULY 1996 Interest On Death Benefits 38.42 Mr. Fox succumbed to the ravages of Total new members 44 167 0 211 Reinsurance Premiums Paid 634.68 the disease before he could complete his New members UL 4 5 0 9 Total $ 296,619.02 Reinstated 33 105 1 139 run “from sea to sea,” but succeeded in Transfered in 21 40 6 67 Operating Expenses: generating considerable public atten- Change class in 3 4 0 7 Real Estate $ 288,753.02 tion. A “Terry Fox Run” is held annual- Transfered from Juvenile Dept. 0 2 0 2 Svoboda Operation 190,220.42 ly in various communities across the TOTAL GAINS: 105 323 7 435 Organizing Expenses: country. LOSSES IN JULY 1996 Advertising $ 2,163.19 Suspended 11 13 9 33 Commissions And Overrides On Universal Life 465.09 Miss Ichim began organizing the cam- Transfered out 21 40 6 67 Field Conferences 911.60 paign in August of last year. “I spent Change of class out 3 4 0 7 Medical Inspections 282.00 every waking second doing this. I began Transfered to adults 2 0 0 2 Reward To Branch Presidents And Treasurers 890.00 by looking for corporate sponsors,” she Died 3 80 0 83 Refund of Branch Secretaries Expenses 56,604.02 Cash surrender 35 66 0 101 Reward To Organizers 697.25 said. Because every dollar donated by Endowment matured 13 25 0 38 Reward To Special Organizers 12,985.11 the public goes directly to the cause, the Fully paid-up 19 34 0 53 Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers 2,683.14 Reduced paid-up 0 0 0 0 Economical Insurance Group and the $ 77,681.40 Certificate terminated 0 1 4 5 Army Navy Airforce Veterans each gave Total $ 556,654.84 TOTAL LOSSES 107 263 19 389 money strictly for expenses. INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP Payroll, Insurance And Taxes: The final destination will be St. John’s GAINS IN JULY 1996 Canadian Corporation Premium Tax $ 283.18 Employee Benefit Plan 22,754.41 Newfoundland in mid-October. Originally Paid-up 19 34 0 53 Extended insurance 5 8 0 13 Insurance-General 8,763.04 the team was scheduled to arrive in mid- Salaries Of Executive Officers 17,740.09 TOTAL GAINS 24 42 0 66 September, but it had fallen behind sched- Salaries Of Office Employees 83,812.41 LOSSES IN JULY 1996 Tax On Canadian Investments and Business 15,930.00 ule. After she reaches the Atlantic Ocean, Died 3 51 0 54 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages 109,350.24 Ms. Ichim said she hopes to continue her Cash surrender 24 37 0 61 Total $ 258,633.37 fund-raising efforts. Reinstated 0 2 0 2 AIP 29 133 0 162 General Expenses: After making an early morning Actuarial And Statistical Expenses $ 54,725.39 TOTAL LOSSES 56 223 0 279 appearance on City TV’s “Breakfast Bank Charges 780.86 TOTAL UNA MEMBERSHIP Television,” Miss Ichim is tired and AS OF JULY 1996 16,554 38,644 4,862 60,060 Bank Charges For Custodian Account 2,952.11 Books And Periodicals 165.00 seems a little discouraged. The city of MARTHA LYSKO Dues To Fraternal Congresses 3,385.73 Toronto did not received her enthusiasti- Secretary General Office Maintenance 3,055.62 cally. At Nathan Philips Square, Toronto Insurance Department Fees 442.04 Legal Expenses-General 4,602.86 Counselor Pam McConnel urged an FINANCIAL DEPARTMENT Operating Expense of Canadian Office 175.00 audience of 50 to 70 people to donate, Postage 2,249.11 INCOME FOR JULY 1996 but did not offer any money on behalf of Printing and Stationery 3,108.50 Dues From Members $ 347,730.29 the city. Instead, the city gave Miss Rental Of Equipment And Services 12,461.09 Annuity Premiums From Members 80,802.48 Telephone, Telegraph 6,939.98 Ichim a baseball cap for the sun (she Income From "Svoboda" Operation 93,868.36 Traveling Expenses-General 4,846.55 wears a helmet), pens for others peoples’ Investment Income: Total $ 99,889.84 Banks $ 250.19 checkbooks and a pin. Someone from the Bonds 200,891.30 Miscellaneous: crowd gave a $500 check but he was just Certificate Loans 2,372.21 Donation From Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine $ 7,949.91 plugging his new cyber-café. Mortgage Loans 37,415.27 Exchange Account-UNURC 185,893.71 “We have to keep going. It doesn’t Real Estate 289,609.03 Investment Expense-Mortgages 300.00 Short Term Investments 19,488.25 Professional Fees 7,700.00 matter how tough it gets. Just a couple Stocks 8,428.44 Rent 3,503.24 more steps,” said Miss Ichim. $ 558,454.69 Reserve For Unpresented Checks 500.00 Donations may be sent to: Canadian Total $ 1,080,855.82 Transfer Account 1,161,393.52 Total $ 1,367,240.38 Cure Campaign, University Hospital Refunds: Foundation, 339 Windermere Road, Commissions And Overrides On Universal Life $ 181.25 Investments: Employee Hospitalization Plan Premiums 1,124.97 Certificate Loans $ 4,547.21 London, Ontario, N6A 5A5; or made at Endowment Matured 473.66 E.D.P. Equipment 234.66 any Canada Trust branch across Investment Expense 841.00 Mortgages 50,016.00 Canada. Official Publication "Svoboda" 40,000.00 Real Estate 6,654.34 Rent 227.69 Short Term Investments 5,070,935.72 Reward To Special Organizer 242.48 Stock 5,594.14 Mature, reliable, loving Taxes Federal, State & City On Employee Wages 92,343.73 Total $ 5,137,982.07 Telephone 79.49 babysitter/nanny available. Disbursements For July, 1996 $ 7,717,019.52 Total $ 135,514.27 Fluent in Ukrainian, light housecleaning, Miscellaneous: Excellent references Donations To Fraternal Fund $ 700.00 BALANCE Donations To Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine 6,560.59 (201) 915-0375 Exchange Account-UNURC 185,893.71 ASSETS LIABILITIES Sale Of "Ukrainian Encyclopaedia" 595.02 Cash $ 941,602.24 Life Insurance $ 72,814,877.33 Transfer Account 1,161,409.52 Short Term Transactions Within UNA 3,000.00 Investments 4,946,878.24 FIRST QUALITY Total 1,358,158.84 Bonds 43,585,084.32 $ UKRAINIAN TRADITIONAL-STYLE Mortgage Loans 7,270,220.32 Investments: Certificate Loan 681,781.05 Bonds Matured Or Sold $ 203,959.67 Real Estate 3,138,530.23 Accidental D.D. 2,212,682.21 Certificate Loans Repaid 2,767.14 Printing Plant & E.D.P. SERVINGMONUMENTS NY/NJ/CT REGION CEMETERIES Mortgages Repaid 145,919.81 Equipment 557,047.47 Fraternal 0.00 Short Term Investments Sold 5,322,151.90 Stocks 1,522,976.54 Orphans 442,100.30 Total $ 5,674,798.52 Loan to D.H.-U.N.A OBLAST Housing Corp. 104,551.04 Old Age Home 0.00 Income For July, 1996 $ 8,249,327.45 MEMORIALS Loan To U.N.U.R.C. 12,774,728.89 Emergency 53,740.50 P.O. BOX 746

Total $ 75,523,400.34 $ 75,523,400.34 Chester, NY 10918 DISBURSEMENTS FOR JULY 1996 Paid To Or For Members: ALEXANDER BLAHITKA 914-469-4247 BILINGUAL HOME APPOINTMENTS Annuity Benefits And Partial Withdrawals $ 25,389.99 Treasurer Cash Surrenders 155,530.32 Death Benefits 51,693.00 Dividend Accumulations 5,224.51 Dues And Annuity Premiums From Members Returned 206.10 Endowments Matured 57,552.00 Indigent Benefits Disbursed 350.00 Interest On Death Benefits 38.42 Reinsurance Premiums Paid 634.68 Total $ 296,619.02 Operating Expenses: Real Estate $ 288,753.02 Svoboda Operation 190,220.42 Organizing Expenses: Advertising $ 2,163.19 Commissions And Overrides On Universal Life 465.09 Field Conferences 911.60 Medical Inspections 282.00 Reward To Branch Presidents And Treasurers 890.00 Refund of Branch Secretaries Expenses 56,604.02 Reward To Organizers 697.25 Reward To Special Organizers 12,985.11 Traveling Expenses-Special Organizers 2,683.14 $ 77,681.40 Total $ 556,654.84 Payroll, Insurance And Taxes: Canadian Corporation Premium Tax $ 283.18 Employee Benefit Plan 22,754.41 Insurance-General 8,763.04 Salaries Of Executive Officers 17,740.09 Salaries Of Office Employees 83,812.41 Tax On Canadian Investments and Business 15,930.00 Taxes-Federal, State And City On Employee Wages 109,350.24 Total $ 258,633.37 General Expenses: Actuarial And Statistical Expenses $ 54,725.39 Bank Charges 780.86 Bank Charges For Custodian Account 2,952.11 Books And Periodicals 165.00 Dues To Fraternal Congresses 3,385.73 General Office Maintenance 3,055.62 Insurance Department Fees 442.04 Legal Expenses-General 4,602.86 Operating Expense of Canadian Office 175.00 Postage 2,249.11 Printing and Stationery 3,108.50 Rental Of Equipment And Services 12,461.09 Telephone, Telegraph 6,939.98 Traveling Expenses-General 4,846.55 Total $ 99,889.84 Miscellaneous: Donation From Fund For The Rebirth Of Ukraine $ 7,949.91 Exchange Account-UNURC 185,893.71 Investment Expense-Mortgages 300.00 Professional Fees 7,700.00 Rent 3,503.24 Reserve For Unpresented Checks 500.00 Transfer Account 1,161,393.52 Total $ 1,367,240.38 Investments: Certificate Loans $ 4,547.21 E.D.P. Equipment 234.66 Mortgages 50,016.00 Real Estate 6,654.34 Short Term Investments 5,070,935.72 Stock 5,594.14 Total $ 5,137,982.07

Disbursements For July, 1996 $ 7,717,019.52 No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1996 23 Parma parish sponsors summer Church School

PARMA, Ohio – In an attempt to keep younger children active during vacation from Sunday School and Ukrainian School, the Youth Committee of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral held Vacation Church School for the third consecutive year with the cooperation of the parish clergy, board of trustees and the Ukrainian Orthodox League. This year’s school, held daily from July 29 to August 2, attracted 55 students between the ages of 3 and 13. The theme for the week was “The Lord’s Prayer” and included classes in religion, music, arts and crafts, as well as a snack period. They also toured two local Orthodox churches, baked “prosphora” and received an explanation of the recent icons installed at St. Vladimir’s. The children received daily updates on the number of medals won by both the United States and Ukraine during the Olympics. A solemn part of the week took place when all the children proceeded to the famine monument on the grounds of St. Children and clergy of St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma, Ohio, lighting a candle and placing flowers Vladimir’s. Following an explanation of at the base of the famine monument during summer school classes. the history of the famine that killed 7 to 10 million Ukrainians, the children light- closing program. They had the opportuni- professional teachers of the parish, both Next year’s program is scheduled for ed a candle, said prayers and placed ty to view the crafts made by the children on the college and high school/elemen- the first week in August and is open not flowers at the base of the monument. and to listen to the songs learned by the tary school levels. Instead of relaxing only to parishioners of St. Vladimir’s, but On Friday afternoon, at the conclusion children. away from a school setting, they chose to to non-parishioners as well. For more of Vacation Church School, parents and The success of this year’s program is share their talents for the benefit of the information, call the rectory at (216) 885- grandparents were invited to attend a especially attributed to the dedication of youngest generation. 1509.

UKRAINIAN University of Rochester hosts NATIONAL medical specialists from NIS ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The USAID In addition to the four visitors at UR, SSOCIATION Medical Education Partnership and the partnership project is arranging for A Training Project, a federally funded grant two more groups of students and resi- to aid in the reorientation of medical edu- dents/junior faculty to complete rotations cation in Russia and Ukraine, is bringing at the Yale University School of Medicine FOR PURCHASE four new faces to the University of and SUNY Syracuse Health Science HOME Rochester this fall. After arriving on Center. Dmitry Albin and Vitaly Ermolin OR REFINANCE September 21, the visitors are spending from Kazan State Medical Academy will LOAN three months at UR, learning about the be completing internal medicine rotations SPECIAL FEATURES: U.S. medical education system by work- at Yale. SUNY Syracuse will be hosting PROGRAM* ing on ward teams and completing inde- Lidiya Gomenuck, a student from the • Available Nationwide pendent research projects. National Medical University in Kyiv, for a Call now for immediate service • Single-Family Residence or Condominium Whereas last year the partnership pro- pediatric rotation. and complete program details... • Conventional and Jumbo Loans ject brought eight Russian and Ukrainian Syracuse will also be hosting two • Fixed or Adjustable Rates senior medical students to UR, this year junior faculty this fall. Olena Dostenko, the project is bringing both students and from the National Medical University in • Fast, Efficient Service residents/junior faculty. Kyiv, will be completing a fellowship in (800) 253-9862 • Free Pre-Qualification Nataliya Pertsev, a student from internal medicine. Elena Andreicheva Dnipropetrovsk State Medical Academy, from Kazan State Medical Academy, will will be doing her rotation in internal medi- be completing a fellowship in internal cine. Ekaterina Kotlyarevska, also from medicine/cardiology. Dnipropetrovsk, will be doing her rotation In addition to their formal work, the in pediatrics. Anatoliy Estrin, a resident UR visitors will be eager to become Lesya Muraszczuk, D.D.S. from Dnipropetrovsk State Medical acquainted with their students and resident Academy, will be completing a fellowship peers and learn from them what studying is pleased to announce in internal medicine. Representing Russia, medicine in the U.S. is “really like.” To Sergei Martienko, a junior faculty member contact the visitors, call the project office, of Kazan State Medical Academy, will be (716) 275-0732, for their e-mail addresses THE OPENING OF HER DENTAL PRACTICE completing a neurology fellowship. and telephone numbers. AT Re: Mail delivery of The Weekly 110 DEHAVEN DRIVE, L16 It has come to our attention that The Ukrainian Weekly is often delivered late, or irregularly, or that our subscribers sometimes receive several issues at once. YONKERS, NEW YORK 10703

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Wednesday, October 23 gram will feature the Ukrainian American Youth Association dance group and the JENKINTOWN, Pa.: The Ukrainian Ukrainian students’ dance group at the Educational and Cultural Center is holding University of Buffalo. fall classes for adults in “Conversational Ukrainian.” The 10-week course will pro- CHICAGO: Ukrainian National vide conversational skills for purposes of Women’s League of America Branch 85 is travel, business as well as basic communi- holding its traditional children’s masquer- cation skills. Classes will be held at the ade dance at St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic center, 700 Cedar Road, on Wednesday Church Hall, 5000 N. Cumberland, at 2-4 evenings (or Saturday mornings), starting p.m. For further information call Lidia October 23. For further information call Olenczuk, (773) 581-3220. (215) 663-1166 (day); 942-7450 (evening). Tuesday, October 29 Thursday, October 24 NEW YORK: Pianist Mykola Suk and soprano Wendy Waller will appear in a TORONTO: The University of Toronto concert of works by Franz Liszt as part of Chair of Ukrainian Studies, as part of its the Music at the Institute fall program at seminar series, is holding a lecture by the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. Walter Smyrniw, professor, department of 79th St., at 8 p.m. The all Liszt program modern languages, McMaster University, includes: Funerailles, “Pace non trovo,” who will speak on “The First Utopia in “Enfant, si j’étais roi,” “Oh! Quand je Ukrainian Belles Lettres: Pavlo Krat’s dors,” Sonata quasi fantasia — Après une “Koly Ziishlo Sontse.” The presentation lecture du Dante and Sonata in B Minor. will be held at 97 George St. (formerly An exhibit of etchings by the late department of Germanic languages and lit- Hungarian painter J. A. Pecsenke, titled eratures), at 4-6 p.m. “The Creation,” will be showcased as part Saturday, October 26 of the evening. The concert is being held as a benefit for the Music at the Institute NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific program series. Donation: $20; $10, Society is holding a lecture by Myroslav senior citizens; $5, students. For tickets or Marynovych, former dissident and visiting additional information, call (212) 288- fellow, Center for the Study of Human 8660. Rights, Columbia University, who will speak on the topic “First Session of the TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute is Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Sobor and holding a series of five lessons on the Problems Facing the Church.” The presen- “Images of Ukrainian Folk Art,” by tation will be held at the society’s build- Maryna Strunka PhD. in Ukrainian ing, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m. Ethnography. The presentation, illustrated with slides and conducted in Ukrainian, CRANFORD, N.J.: “A Celebration of will focus on such topics as the dwelling, Traditions,” a one-day folk arts festival, decoration, woodcarving, ceramics and will take place at Union County College, glass and loomwork. The lessons will be 11 a.m.-5 p.m.Among the performing held at the institute, 620 Spadina Ave., on artists is the Odessa Klezmer Orchestra Tuesdays, starting October 29 through from Plainsboro, N.J. A demonstration in November 26, at 7-8:30 p.m. Fee: $10 per PHTHALMIC URGICAL SSOCIATES, P.C. the art of writing pysanky will be conduct- session; $40 for 5 weeks. To register or for O S A ed by Odarka Polanskyj of Millburn, N.J. additional information call the institue at Admission is free of charge. For further D. Benedetto, M.D. M. Lopatynsky, M.D. (416) 923-3318. information call (908) 558-2550. Friday, November 1 Sunday, October 27 Marta Lopatynsky, MD BALTIMORE, Md.: The Ukrainian NEW YORK: A scholarly conference • Medical, laser and surgical treatment of eye diseases National Women’s League of America being held on the 130th anniversary of • Comprehensive eye examinations Branch 80 of Baltimore and Washington Mykhailo Hrushevsky’s birth will be held • Specialty interests presents “Chornobyl: Our Tainted Future,” at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. - Small incision cataract surgery an exhibition of photographs and chil- 79th St., at 2:30 p.m. Among the partici- - Nearsighted surgery (Excimer laser and radial keratotomy surgery) dren’s drawings commemorating the 10th pants are: Marko Antonovych, Taras - Corneal surgery and external eye disease anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear acci- Hunczak, Tamara Bulat, Oleksander dent. The exhibition will be held at the Evening and Saturday hours. Dombrowsky, , Alexander World Trade Center, 27th floor, 401 E. Motyl and Lubomyr Wynar. The general 261 James Street, Suite 2D 124 Avenue B Pratt St. The opening reception is on public is invited to attend. Morristown, New Jersey 07960 Bayonne, New Jersey 07002 Saturday, November 2, at 7-9 p.m. Guest 201-984-3937 201-436-1150 NEWARK, N.J.: A children’s masquer- speakers are Dr. Yuri Shcherbak, Full participation with all major insurance companies including Medicare, ade, sponsored by the Mother’s Club, will Ukrainian ambassador to the United States Blue Cross and Blue Shield, Oxford, USHealth Care. be held in the gym of St. John the Baptist and Dr. David Marples, professor of histo- Ukrainian Catholic School, 762 Sanford ry, University of Alberta. Proceeds from Ave., at 2:30-5 p.m. Featured will be Pani donations to assist in the purchase of med- Marta as well as games, food and prizes. ical supplies and equipment to benefit For more information call Olia Lukiw, Chornobyl victims. The exhibit runs (201) 376-4829. through November 30. For further infor- mation call (410) 539-6036. NEW HAVEN, Conn.: Ukrainian National Women’s League of America TORONTO: The Ukrainian Museum of Branch 108 presents iconographer Halyna Canada jointly with the Ontario Branch of Tytla in a lecture and slide presentation, the Ukrainian Women’s Association of followed by a discussion. The public is Canada invite the public to the opening of invited to meet with the artist, while the exhibit “Ukraine in Print: Maps, refreshments are served. The presentation Engravings, Stamps and Publications,” to will be held at St. Michael Ukrainian be held at the St. Vladimir Institute muse- Catholic Church Hall at 2 p.m. um, 620 Spadina Ave, at 7:30 p.m. WOONSOCKET, R.I.: The Ladies’ Thursday, November 7 Sodality of St. Michael Ukrainian WINNIPEG, Man.: The department of Orthodox Church is holding its annual archives and special collections, Christmas bazaar at the parish hall, 74 University of Manitoba Libraries coopera- Harris Ave., 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. tion with the department of German and Featured will be a Ukrainian restaurant Slavic Studies, University of Manitoba, is (eat-in or take-out), Santa’s attic, craft presenting the third annual J. B. items and pastry table. For more infor- Rudnyckyj Distinguished Lecture. The mation call Gloria Hreczuk, (508) 883- lecture will be delivered by Dr. Serhii 8187. Plokhii, director, Ukrainian Church KENMORE, N.Y.: The Buffalo district Studies Program, Canadian Institute of of the Ukrainian National Association is Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta, holding a fund-raising dinner to benefit the who will speak on the topic “The Crimean UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine to Dispute: History in Russian-Ukrainian be held at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Territorial Claims.” The lecture will be Catholic Church Hall, 3275 Elmwood held in the Moot Court of Robson Hall Ave., noon-2:30 p.m. Donation: $7, adults; (Faculty of Law) at 2:30 p.m. A reception $3.50, children. The entertainment pro- will follow.