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INSIDE:• Hooligans attack Kyiv synagogue — page 3. • Memoirs by George Y. Shevelov: a review — page 11. • Plishka, Hrynkiw perform benefit concert — page 13.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXX HE KRAINIANNo. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine On the 16th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster, work continues GeorgeT Y. Shevelov,U W by Roman Woronowycz 26, 1986; or reducing the ecological Only individuals with special docu- Kyiv Press Bureau damage from the fallout of nuclear radia- ments are allowed to enter the 10-kilome- leading scholar, tion. They also perform the menial and ter zone, which is heavily guarded. The KYIV – A year and a half after its not so menial tasks of policing and fire- same applies for the larger 30-kilometer high-profile public closing, the fighting to make the area physically safe. area, except that former residents of the dead at age 94 Chornobyl nuclear complex no longer by Dr. Oleksa Bilaniuk Some 10,600 people plus their fami- outer ring who have felt compelled to provides nuclear power for the country. lies still work in the area and live in the return to their abandoned villages at their NEW YORK – On the morning of Nonetheless, neither the four nuclear city of Slavutych, which counts about own risk have been allowed to do so. April 12, the Ukrainian community in reactors that make up the facility nor 20,000 residents in all and includes inter- Several hundred mostly older people the United States and in the world lost Slavutych, the city built to house its national scientists studying the afteref- today again live in the outer zone, sub- one of its towering intellects, the philolo- workers, have been left to rot and devoid fects of the radiation fallout that will sisting off the food they grow and the gist, literary scholar, and leading authori- of humanity, as some might have expect- leave this area contaminated for hundreds animals they raise, as well as on special ty in Slavic studies – professor George Y. ed. of years. deliveries of essential food products from Shevelov (Yuriy Sherekh). He died in On the contrary, 16 months after The overriding purpose of the work, outside. New York at the age of 94. President Leonid Kuchma ceremoniously however, today remains very specific. A special Chornobyl zone law enforce- Yuriy Volodymyrovych Shevelov was gave the order for the last operating reac- “Most of the people who continue to ment group of about 4,600 professionals born on December 17, 1908, in Lomza, tor to cease operations – during a direct live in the area are involved in one way patrols the abandoned towns and villages Poland, but grew up, studied and gradu- video hook-up with the Chornobyl plant or another in reducing the aftereffects of and controls the entry points into the ated with the candidate degree (1939) in from the Palats Ukrainy Concert Hall, as the calamity,” explained Volodymyr area. They include some 800 police and Kharkiv, where in the years 1939-1943 journalists and dignitaries looked on – Kholosha, vice minister of ecology and security detachments, as well as 3,800 he lectured in Slavic philology. He thousands of workers continue to go Chornobyl matters, and a former director forest rangers and firefighters. In both the remained an ardent “Kharkivianyn” about their daily duties in completing of the plant. outer and inner rings the priority is on throughout his life, even in America. numerous projects. First and foremost among the many preventing radioactive contamination of The maelstrom of the second world Today they are involved in a variety of tasks still performed is to limit and lessen the water table from floods and other nat- war carried the young scholar westward, jobs, including the work of mothballing the radioactive contamination. While ural catastrophes, a threat that peaks in first to Germany, where in 1946-1949 he the reactors, which now stand idle; or radioactive iodine has mostly diminished, the spring. It also includes a rigid pro- lectured at the Ukrainian Free University planning the reconstruction of the con- there remain great quantities of strontium gram for preventing and controlling for- in Munich and where in 1949 he crete structure, called “the shelter,” and americanium in the 10-kilometer est fires in the area. The burning of trees, obtained a doctorate. which was hastily erected over reactor zone immediately around the Chornobyl thicket and especially peat could lead to Subsequently, in 1950-1952, Prof. No. 4 in the days and weeks after it par- plant and lesser amounts in a wider 30- Shevelov taught at the University of tially melted down and exploded on April kilometer exclusion zone. (Continued on page 10) Lund, Sweden, and in 1952-1954 at Harvard University, in Cambridge, Mass. In 1954 he was invited to join the faculty of Columbia University in New York, Experts predict friction in new Verkhovna Rada where he served as professor of Slavic by Andrew Nynka Rada, could ensure his safe retirement tion monitor, called the elections “the philology until his retirement in 1977. As without the threat of impeachment pro- dirtiest yet,” citing a “massive use of visiting professor, he lectured at some of NEW YORK – Speaking in relative ceedings. administrative resources” because “the the most prestigious universities of the unison over the course of several days Speaking at the Ukrainian Institute of people in power had far more to lose.” world, including the National University here, notable Ukrainian scholars and America here on April 10 and referring to He noted a large contrast between the of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy in Ukraine’s experts stressed their belief that the newly President Kuchma’s possible reaction to east and west of Ukraine, calling the capital. elected Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine’s the election outcome, Prof. Paul d’Anieri Donbas and Luhansk regions “Ukraine’s Prof. Shevelov’s scholarly output could national legislature, would be marked by of the University of Kansas called the Jurassic Park” – a reference to the politi- be compared to that of an entire academic friction, horse trading and paralysis fol- president “frightened” and said that “any cally backward Soviet-style regime. institute. He wrote on etymology, morphol- lowing the March 31 parliamentary elec- possible thoughts of constitutional change Speaking at the UIA on April 10, Dr. ogy, phonology and syntax of such Slavic tion in which no one group received an would not be able to carry the necessary Kuzio highlighted what he believed to be overwhelming majority of seats. (Continued on page 10) majority [in the Verkhovna Rada].” the transparency and relative fairness of Even more so, many of the academics The academics also indicated that the the elections in the west versus “a mas- stressed that a sustainable union of sever- election showed a shift in Ukrainian poli- sive intrusion of the executive into the al political blocs attempting to create a tics. Dr. Taras Kuzio of the University of elections” in the east of Ukraine. majority coalition within the Rada would Toronto said the use of current political In Eastern election districts, reports not only prove a difficult task, but that the positions to sway voters and numerous have indicated a strong government make-up of any possible coalition could election violations by the party of power, influence, with the party of power be viewed as dynamic and unstable. For a United Ukraine, did not translate receiving nearly 100 percent of the vote While experts regarded the direction into a winning election strategy. “They in many prisons (an indication, many the Verkhovna Rada would take over the may have money and control of certain experts believe, of election fraud and next four years as uncertain, many media, however, it did not translate into vote rigging), as well as stories of Ukrainian political specialists agreed that votes,” he said. mobile ballot boxes circulating through the election itself was an extremely Referring to the success of former insane asylums. important step in springboarding possible Prime Minister Viktor Yushchenko’s Our Dr. Kuzio argued that, although defi- presidential contenders into the national Ukraine election bloc, Prof. d’Anieri said ciencies in implementing democratic limelight prior to the 2004 race. They also it is “a sign of his strength leading into the principles into elections still exist, the observed that the election results lessened coming presidential elections.” However, vote was a final show of two things: the the possibility of presidential manipula- Prof. d’Anieri also stressed that the most strengthening of Ukrainian statehood; and tion or changes in Ukraine’s Constitution. influential institution in Ukraine is not the Communism’s continued decline as an Until recently, anti-presidential forces Parliament but the presidency. “And in influential factor in Ukrainian politics. asserted that Leonid Kuchma might seek that regard,” said the scholar, “clearly He also added that the elections to amend the Constitution of Ukraine in Yushchenko has positioned himself well demonstrated the Ukrainian people’s order to allow himself a possible third for the coming presidential election.” interest in statehood and that any interest Pavlo Stokotelny term or, with a strong pro-presidential par- Dr. Kuzio, a prominent specialist on George Y. Shevelov in New York (photo liamentary leaning in the Verkhovna politics in Ukraine and a long-term elec- (Continued on page 3) from the archives of Nadia Svitlychna). 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS “Anti-nationalist” campaign CEC releases official party results President Leonid Kuchma of the sale of “Kolchuha” radar systems worth $100 mil- KYIV – The Central Election lion to Iraq in contravention of United aims to discredit Our Ukraine Commission on April 15 released the offi- Nations sanctions. The journalists claim to by Taras Kuzio nationalist leaders in the 1910s and 1940s, cial results of the March 31 parliamentary have obtained access to a secretly taped RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report respectively, to the former Soviet era dissi- election in the poll in which 225 seats were conversation between Mr. Kuchma and dent and head of Rukh, Vyacheslav contested under a proportional party-list Ukrspetseksport arms-trade company head The “party of power” represented by the Chornovil. system, UNIAN reported. Our Ukraine Valerii Malev, in which the president report- election bloc For a United Ukraine (FUU), FUU’s attempt to blacken Our Ukraine obtained 23.57 percent of the vote (70 edly authorized selling such radar systems, recognized that it had little opportunity of as a “nationalist” formation was assisted by seats); the Communist Party 19.98 percent shipping them secretly into Iraq, and send- winning votes in Ukrainophone western Russian newspapers and television, which (59 seats); For a United Ukraine, 11.77 per- ing Ukrainian experts to assemble the sys- and central Ukraine in the March 31 parlia- are still widely read and viewed in eastern tems on the spot. The operation was report- mentary ballot. Therefore, in the same man- cent (35 seats); the Yulia Tymoshenko Ukraine. Russian officials and Ambassador edly supervised by former Security Service ner as in the 1994 presidential elections, Bloc, 7.26 percent (22 seats); the Socialist to Ukraine Viktor Chernomyrdin openly of Ukraine Chief Leonid Derkach. The con- President Leonid Kuchma sought to make a Party, 6.87 percent (20 seats); and the interfered in the elections by indirectly call- versation between Messrs. Kuchma and last stand in the more Sovietized and Social Democratic Party (United), 6.27 ing upon Ukrainians not to vote for Our Malev was secretly taped by former presi- Russophone Donbas and other eastern percent (19 seats). (RFE/RL Newsline). Ukraine because it was “anti-Russian,” i.e., dential bodyguard Mykola Melnychenko on Ukrainian oblasts. In Mr. Kuchma’s 1994 “nationalist” in traditional Soviet parlance. Alternative vote count results differ July 10, 2000. Mr. Malev died in an auto- campaign, Russian speakers were warned The Ukrainian newspaper Zerkalo mobile accident last month. According to of the dangers of “Ukrainianization” if the KYIV – According to an alternative vote Nedeli/Dzerkalo Tyzhnia concluded that the the DPA news agency, Mr. Melnychenko incumbent, President Leonid Kravchuk, count of Ukraine’s March 31 parliamentary executive, Mr. Kuchma’s entourage and testified before a grand jury in the United was returned to power. elections conducted by the For Fair Russian elites worked together “to produce States and claimed to have evidence that In 2002 the authorities returned to tradi- Elections committee, Our Ukraine obtained an allergic reaction in people in Russian- President Kuchma ordered and personally tional methods of mobilizing eastern 25.04 percent of the vote; the Communist speaking regions to Mr. Yushchenko and his controlled deliveries of “Kolchuha” radars Ukrainians by denouncing their opponents Party, 21.2 percent; For a United Ukraine, supporters.” to Iraq. (RFE/RL Newsline). as “nationalists.” Not surprisingly, the main In early March, Ukrainian and Russian 9.4 percent; the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, target of this “anti-nationalist” campaign news agencies reported that the Ivano- 8.6 percent; the Socialist Party, 7.9 percent; U.N.: no evidence of arms sales to Iraq was Our Ukraine. On February 28, fake Frankivsk City Council had voted to recog- and the Social Democratic Party (United), Our Ukraine posters were placed in nize members of the Waffen SS Galicia 6.3 percent, Interfax reported on April 15. UNITED NATIONS – Accusations Kharkiv with headlines reading “Glory to Division (Halychyna Division) as “freedom Yulia Tymoshenko said For Fair Elections – recently appeared in the Ukrainian media Ukraine! Glory to Its Heroes!” The posters fighters” and thereby grant them pension which was formed by the Yulia that Ukraine, and in particular President depicted Our Ukraine leader Viktor rights. The Russian media played a major Tymoshenko Bloc, Our Ukraine, the Leonid Kuchma, were involved in the ille- Yushchenko in a long line of nationalist role in disseminating this false information, Communist Party and the Socialist Party – gal sales of arms to Iraq. Since the imple- leaders from Hetman Ivan Mazepa, who led which was later reported by the Western counted votes as they were recorded in offi- mentation of United Nations sanctions in a revolt against Russia in 1709, through to media and condemned by Jewish organiza- cial protocols from 97 percent of Ukraine’s 1990, Iraq is forbidden to receive conven- Symon Petliura and Stepan Bandera, tions. polling stations. Compared to the alterna- tional weapons and components to make The issue became further clouded tive vote count, the official results show a them, including those that can have peace- Taras Kuzio, is a research associate at because the Social Democratic Party of higher gain for For a United Ukraine and time applications, but can also be used in the Center for Russian and East lower gains for all the other parties. Ms. warfare. Accusations against Mr. Kuchma European Studies, University of Toronto. (Continued on page 17) Tymoshenko claimed that while vote-rig- were leveled by Oleksander Zhyr, chairman ging in the election took place, its scale was of the parliamentary committee investigat- “significantly smaller than that planned by ing the disappearance of Heorhii Gongadze. the authorities.” (RFE/RL Newsline). Two U.N. structures are mandated to moni- tor sanctions activity against Iraq: the U.N. Media watchdog group finds Kyiv denies trading arms with Baghdad Iraqi Sanctions Committee and the U.N. Monitoring, Inspection and Verification KYIV – Serhii Borodinkov, press serv- Commission (UNMOVIC). The UNIAN campaign coverage biased ice chief at Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs news service reported on March 30 that by Jan Maksymiuk Television channels Ministry, told journalists on April 16 that Dzahdizh Kunzhul, deputy head of the U.N. “Ukraine has not sold, is not selling and RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report Iraqi Sanctions Committee, noted that his UT-1: does not plan to sell any weapons to Iraq,” committee has no information about any adding that the Ukrainian leadership has On April 1, the European Institute for The state broadcaster failed to live up to delivery of weapons from Ukraine to Iraq. the Media (EIM), a non-profit, non- not been involved in any illegal arms deals Soon thereafter, Dr. Hans Blix, executive standards of impartiality and balance pro- with Iraq, the UNIAN news service report- governmental research institution, pub- vided by the election law. During the three director of UNMOVIC, was interviewed by lished a preliminary report on its monitor- ed. Mr. Borodinkov’s statement comes in Svoboda Editor-in-Chief Irene Jarosewich, weeks of EIM monitoring, the main state the wake of recent media reports alleging ing of media coverage during the parlia- broadcaster devoted nearly eight and a half who asked if there is evidence that mentary election in Ukraine (a period that in 2000 President Leonid Kuchma Ukrainian leaders knowingly, directly sold hours of coverage during prime time to the approved a sale of $100 million worth of from March 10-31). This was the fourth party of power – For a United Ukraine. arms to Iraq. Dr. Blix responded: “there is EIM media-monitoring mission in radar systems to Iraq in contravention of no evidence.” (Svoboda) The next-most-mentioned party after For a U.N. sanctions. (RFE/RL Newsline). Ukraine. The project was partly funded by United Ukraine was the Winter Crop the European Commission. Zhyr says Kuchma sells arms to Iraq Generation Team with just under two Kuchma accused of selling radar system The EIM concluded that, on the whole, hours of coverage. The discrepancy KYIV – Oleksander Zhyr, the head of voters were not well served by the between coverage of For a United Ukraine KYIV – The Ukrainska Pravda website the temporary parliamentary commission Ukrainian media during the election period, and other parties was explained by the on April 15 published a report by two jour- dealing with the murder of journalist in terms of having access to impartial and head of the channel as being a result of nalists from the Washington-based Center balanced information about the (Continued on page 14) having to cover party representatives car- for Public Integrity accusing Ukrainian parties/blocs involved in the election. rying out their government duties. Media coverage on the UT-1, Inter, However, the fact that the party of power ICTV and 1+1 television channels in par- received more than four times the amount FOUNDED 1933 ticular was found to be biased in favor of of coverage devoted to any of the other For a United Ukraine and the Social parties, plus the demonstrably positive HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Democratic of Party Ukraine (united) TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., tone of that coverage, showed a bias on the [SDPU], and against the opposition parties. a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. The print media tended to be partisan part of the state broadcaster. This was a Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. and not to distinguish between editorial clear breach of the election rules and a Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. opinion and news coverage. continuation of the practices of the state (ISSN — 0273-9348) On a positive note, the EIM said the broadcaster in all previous elections moni- media provided voters with a wide range tored by the EIM. The Weekly: UNA: and large volume of information that could Negative coverage on UT-1 was noted in Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 have assisted them in making their political particular toward the Our Ukraine and the Postmaster, send address changes to: Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz choices. Yulia Tymoshenko blocs, both parties in opposition to the government. The party of The Ukrainian Weekly Editors: Some of the EIM findings regarding 2200 Route 10 Roman Woronowycz (Kyiv) Ukraine’s most-prominent nationwide power also had 52 percent of all news cov- erage on UT-1, compared to 13 percent for P.O. Box 280 Andrew Nynka media outlets (TV channels and newspa- Parsippany, NJ 07054 Ika Koznarska Casanova (part time) pers) are reproduced below. Our Ukraine. The tone of news coverage was positive toward For a United Ukraine, The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com while coverage of Our Ukraine tended to be Jan Maksymiuk is the Belarus, negative. The Ukrainian Weekly, April 21, 2002, No. 16 , Vol. LXX Ukraine and Poland specialist on the Copyright © 2002 The Ukrainian Weekly staff of RFE/RL Newsline. (Continued on page 19) No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 3 New controversy surrounds Kuchma: Hooligans attack Kyiv’s Central Synagogue; charges of illegal arms sales to Iraq law enforcement officials take swift action

by Roman Woronowycz headed the parliamentary ad hoc committee by Roman Woronowycz act was the first attack on the Central Kyiv Press Bureau investigating the disappearance and death of Kyiv Press Bureau Synagogue or any other notable Jewish journalist Heorhii Gongadze, and has been a landmark in the nearly 11 years since KYIV – Ukraine’s President Leonid vocal opponent of President Kuchma for KYIV – A marauding gang of hooligans Ukraine declared independence. The Kuchma may have become the focus of several years. attacked the Central Synagogue of Kyiv on wealthy businessman also emphasized that another controversy as a result of recordings The digital recordings that Mr. Zhyr said April 13 after a soccer match at a nearby neither organized nor extensive anti- soccer stadium had just let out. The gang made in his office, this one on illegal arms implicate Mr. Kuchma in the illegal arms Semitism is evident in Ukraine today. threw stones and broke windows, injuring sales to Iraq. transaction are the same ones that are at the Law enforcement officials and Ukraine’s several children. Charges of black market arms sales by center of the scandal surrounding the case Ministry of Foreign Affairs attempted to The violence was part of a vandalism Ukrainian officials have been floated in of Mr. Gongadze, whose beheaded body downplay conjecture that the vandalism Ukraine’s tainted press for months with fin- spree by some 50 drunken teenagers and was a planned effort and called the matter was found buried in a shallow grave in a young adults through the central streets of gers being pointed at various Ukrainian mil- wooded area outside Kyiv two months after an unfortunate incident involving immature itary officials, as well as former Security Kyiv. State militia arrested 200 soccer fans his disappearance. Maj. Mykola kids who got out of control. Service of Ukraine directors Yevhen in a sweep of the area immediately after the Melnychenko, a presidential bodyguard “I have no grounds thus far to state that Marchuk and Leonid Derkach. Much of attack before releasing all but four of them. who was given political asylum in the this was a manifestation of anti-Semitism,” that was considered pre-election mudsling- By April 16 eight individuals had been United States after they became public, explained Oleksander Zarubytskyi, the head ing in a particularly dirty parliamentary arrested and more were being sought. made both recordings. On April 12 Mr. of the public relations department of the race, as well as the aftereffects of a trial in While law enforcement officials said the Melnychenko revealed the latest conversa- Ministry of Internal Affairs on April 15, Italy of renowned illegal arms dealer incident was an isolated case of vandalism, tions found on the recordings to a U.S. according to Interfax-Ukraine. “I have more Leonid Minin, a rich Odesa political power Jewish leaders in Kyiv and the synagogue’s grand jury in San Francisco investigating reason to believe that it was gross hooligan- broker before he moved on to other proj- chief rabbi voiced concern that it was a Ukraine’s involvement in illegal arms sales ism. At that age individuals are very stupid. ects. deliberate anti-Semitic attack against the to Iraq, reported Interfax-Ukraine, citing a I think the notion of anti-Semitism runs Now, however, a former national deputy Jewish community. Deutsche Welle report. much deeper.” and high-ranking intelligence service officer “We cannot agree that this was an The incident began after a soccer match Mr. Melnychenko reportedly told the has leveled charges that Mr. Kuchma ille- unplanned, spontaneous act,” said Vadim between Kyiv Dynamo and Metallurh German news agency that during the same gally sold radar stystems to Baghdad. Rabinovich, chairman of the All-Ukrainian Donetsk let out at Olympic Stadium, the grand jury inquiry a CIA officer testified Oleksander Zhyr, who failed to get re- Jewish Congress during a press conference capital city’s main sports venue, located a that Ukrainian-made radar installations elected to the Verkhovna Rada and is con- held on April 15. “Witnesses have told us block from the synagogue. testing the results amid charges of vote were recently found in Iraq. the group was organized and came with A group of some 50 persons, mostly fraud, said at a press conference on April 18 U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Carlos bottles and rocks,” he added. that a company in the United States had ver- Pascual told an audience of students at the Mr. Rabinovich noted, however, that the (Continued on page 9) ified the authenticity of digital recordings in National University of Kyiv Mohyla which President Kuchma is allegedly Academy on April 11 that while authorizing the sale of three Kolchuha radar Washington is making every effort to clarify installations to Iraq. The announcement the situation, he could not comment on came just over a month after Mr. Zhyr had whether the United States has any data in its indicated that he had information that possession confirming that Ukraine shipped Monument erected on Chornovil’s grave proved the Ukrainian president had taken any type of military equipment to Iraq. He part in $100 million transaction involving said, however, that the charges are serious. radar systems for the Arab country at a time Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs when all military sales are banned by a replied to the allegations in uncompromis- United Nations embargo. ing fashion on April 16, stating that there Mr. Zhyr’s initial revelation was dis- can be no connection between Ukraine and counted to some degree because it seemed illegal arms sales. to be campaign rhetoric at a time when elec- “Ukraine has not sold, is not selling and tion races were in full swing and smear tac- does not plan to sell any weapons to Iraq,” tics were not unusual. Nearly three weeks said MFA spokesman Serhii Borodinkov, after the end of the elections, Mr. Zhyr who added that this includes sales of an ille- maintained his charges and announced that gal sort as well. the U.S. firm, Back Tech, had confirmed Yurii Riabkin, director of the Donetsk that the recordings were authentic and Topaz Works, which manufactures the excluded the possibility that they were snip- tracking systems, told the BBC on April 17 pets of unrelated conversations. that it was impossible for the radar installa- In them President Kuchma allegedly dis- tions to have been sold to Iraq, according to cusses the arms sale to Iraq with Valerii Interfax-Ukraine. He said that his firm has Malev, the head of Ukrspetsexport, the arms produced a total of four Kolchuhas, with export agency of the Ukrainian government. only one sold to a foreign country, which Mr. Malev died in an automobile crash on was Ethiopia. He explained that his compa- March 6, just days before Mr. Zhyr’s initial ny repairs all the systems, so it knows announcement. where they are stationed. Four other sys- “President Kuchma personally approved tems are currently being produced for the sale and it is documented in the conver- China, said the plant director. sation with Malev,” said Mr. Zhyr during a Mr. Riabkin also noted that each system press conference. costs $5 million, so a $100 million price tag The former KGB and Security Service of for three of them would be absurd. He said Ukraine officer added that Mr. Kuchma was that, in his opinion, even if the head of told that recordings of his discussions with Ukrspetsexport and the president of Ukraine Mr. Malev existed four days prior to the were on record as discussing arms sales to death of his arms export chief. Mr. Zhyr has Iraq, it was not grounds to charge Mr. said that Mr. Malev’s death should be inves- Kuchma with an illegal act. tigated as an assassination. “They could talk of anything, but that “The president knew that I wouldn’t con- does not mean that there were results,” said ceal this information,” said Mr. Zhyr, who Mr. Riabkin.

change ideologies when threatened by Experts predict... extinction and for that reason Communists (Continued from page 1) should not be disregarded in future elec- in a Belarusian or Russian union is clearly tions or parliamentary politics. a minority opinion. He went on to say that, Speaking at the seventh annual World though there may be strong opposition to Convention of the Association for the the pro-presidential election bloc For a Study of Nationalities at Columbia United Ukraine, “we must recognize that University on April 12, Prof. Lowell W. they are a force for statehood.” Barrington of Marquette University said UNIAN Prof. Alexander J. Motyl of Rutgers that, without a clear parliamentary major- KYIV – A monument was erected on March 25 at the grave of Rukh leader, human University, also at the UIA on April 10, ity, the number of possible coalitions rights activist, former Soviet political prisoner and journalist Vyacheslav Chornovil countered Dr. Kuzio’s view of capable of forming a majority would be three years after he was killed in an automobile collision near Boryspil, outside of Communism’s decline in Ukrainian politics numerous and would depend on the leg- Kyiv. For the last three years a simple wooden cross had marked the gravesite, and said that Ukrainian politicians often islative issue at hand. which is located on the main path of the historic Baikiv Cemetery. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

Survival strategies for the smaller fraternal benefit societies This article is reprinted from the October to operate. tion of their businesses. However, they ing members through the mails – and to do 2001 issue of the Fraternal Observer with Who are the smaller fraternal benefit should be prepared to pay a monthly fee for so at a reasonable cost. permission of the author. With the approach societies? For purposes of this article, any the administration of their business, and There is also at least one smaller fraternal of the 35th UNA Convention, it is important society having less than $500 million in they should know that such monthly costs benefit society that reaches its target market that our delegates, members of the General assets might be considered small – especial- will most likely increase in the future. using inserts in newspapers. The insert is a Assembly and membership at large consid- ly when considered in light of the recent glossy brochure describing the society and Cut the dead weight er some of the problems discussed in this proposed merger of the two largest fraternal the product offered. In addition, it contains a article. benefit societies. However, some of the fol- Assuming a fraternal benefit society has table of premiums applicable to each issue – Martha Lysko, UNA national secretary lowing strategies will apply more particular- already acquired a more sophisticated com- age and each face amount offered. This ly to those fraternal benefit societies having puterized administration system, what is a brochure also contains an application to be by Howard W. Heidorn Jr. less than $100 million in assets. major implication? These systems do much returned to the society, but the product itself Now let’s consider this “business” of of the work that used to be done by certain is a guaranteed issue product. Although Is the end inevitable? insurance as it applies to fraternal benefit old time employees. Thus, there may be at response rates in this case more closely societies. Perhaps the following strategies least some employees who do not have as resemble those experienced by commercial In his article in the June 2001 issue of the will prove helpful to survival. much work to do as they did before com- insurance organizations’ mass marketing Fraternal Monitor, David Brummond, gen- Understand the business of insurance puterization. However, because it considers efforts, this particular society does quite eral counsel of the National Fraternal itself a fraternal in all respects, a society well with its approach! Congress of America (NFCA), suggests that The senior officers of many fraternal might believe that firing a non- or under- fraternal benefit societies “are predominate- benefit societies became senior officers performing employee is not a very “frater- Manage fraternal and other expenses ly 19th century institutions.” In addition, he through an election process. The members nal” thing to do. Because there are myriad Costs of regulation are increasing. speculates that “there is a risk that the frater- who politic the most are the ones elected. In other expenses over which a society has no Several years ago, an audited financial nal benefit system will become a relic of the a changing economic world, these senior control (for example, expenses associated report was not needed. Now one is required past.” officers will be expected to run both the fra- with new regulations), it makes good busi- of all fraternal benefit societies by June 1, at Are we nearing the inevitable end of the ternal aspects and the insurance aspects of ness sense to exercise the society’s rights in costs that almost certainly range in excess fraternal benefit system as we know it the business. However, it takes a certain areas where it does have such control. The of $6,000 per year. At the current regulatory today? The answer is a resounding amount of specialized business savvy to run decisions are difficult, but they must be pace, cash flow testing or some other form “Maybe.” The costs of merely complying an insurance organization. If elected presi- made. The society must address the prob- of asset adequacy analysis will need to be with all of the increased regulations could dents, vice-presidents, secretaries, treasur- lem of any staff members who are not per- performed for all life and health insurance very well drive some of the very small soci- ers, and others do not possess this special- forming up to expectations – and perhaps organizations within the next year or two. In eties right out of business. ized business expertise, these officers even fire them! addition, a multiple page report describing This article does not present any quick- should make sure they hire someone who Try new marketing schemes what the actuary did will also have to be fix solutions to this survival dilemma. It does. And from a continuity perspective, it prepared. Could costs related to the actu- does indicate that many of the decisions that would make good sense not to change these Among those schemes that have met aryís activities be as low as the audit costs? need to be made to stay in business will be hired people every time new officers are with some success and that have reasonable Not likely! extremely difficult to make. However, elected. implementation costs are direct mail mar- Since regulatory costs are increasing, assuming that a fraternal benefit society, keting and marketing through a newspaper. expenses in other areas will need to be bet- especially a smaller society, sincerely Consolidate or share computerized administration These suggestions may be particularly ter managed, or perhaps cut, in order for the believes it can survive in today’s (and applicable to the smallest of the fraternal smaller society to stay in business. Perhaps tomorrow’s) economy, perhaps some of the In this rapidly moving economy, even benefit societies, since many of them do not the society will decide that the costs of the following strategies might help it avoid the smallest fraternal benefit societies need have professional sales staffs. fraternal side of the business will need to be becoming a relic of the past. to have computerized administration sys- Note that there is a certain target market decreased. Yet it is precisely the fraternal A few clarifications tems. These systems can generate billing that all societies currently own – their own aspect of its business that distinguishes the notices, pay commissions, calculate cash members as of any point in time. It has been fraternal benefit system from the commer- A fraternal benefit society by definition values and reserves and manage policyhold- the author’s experience that specifically cial life and health insurance business! is really involved in two businesses: the fra- er relations. If the cost of obtaining a com- directed mail marketing programs to exist- ternal business that binds its membership puterized administration system is too high, ing members have produced response rates Keep it simple together and for which it receives its favor- perhaps a smaller society or a group of as high as 20 percent to 25 percent. Such The “smallest” of the “smalls” should able tax treatment, and the business of smaller societies might consider seeking a rates are much higher than those generally keep both their insurance product portfolios insurance. From a historical financial per- single administrator (a third party adminis- experienced by commercial organizations. simple and also their asset portfolios simple. spective, it has been the business of insur- trator [TPA], or a larger fraternal) that The trick, however, is to continuously ance that has allowed the fraternal business would handle the computerized administra- develop new methods of approaching exist- (Continued on page 17)

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Amount Name City Wolodymyr and Larysa Ann Zinich Berwick, Pa. $150.00 Oksana Zakydalsky Toronto, Ontario Hnatiuk Warren, Mich. $8.05 UNA Branch 231 Philadelphia, Pa. $100.00 Sophie Worobec Chicago, Ill. Roxolana Podpirka Whitestone, N.Y. $5.00 Bohdan Artymyszyn Phlladelphia, Pa. $70.00 Sputnik Global Telecom Corp. Des Plaines, Ill. Michael Turianski Monroe, N.C. Maria Durbak Clarendon Hills, Ill. $60.00 Sputnik Global Telecom Corp. Des Plaines, Ill. $15.00 Stephen Kohut Warren, Mich. Merle and Bonnie Jurkiewicz Toledo, Ohio $55.00 Myron Hnateyko Clifton, N.J. Myron Komarynsky Kirkwood, Mo. Christine Kaczmar Media, Pa. John Husiak New York, N.Y. Stanislawa Kovach Stratford, Conn. Olga Karmazyn Aliquippa, Pa. $50.00 Anna Harmaty Chatham, N.J. Ihor Kuryliw Weston, Ontario Roman Kokolskyj Montclair, N.J. Andriy Karkoc Minneapolis, Minn. Theodore Kuzio Granby, Conn. Jurij Kostiw New York, N.Y. Stefania Katamay Philadelphia, Pa. Roman Melnyk Toronto, Ontario Michael and Patty Kuropas Sycamore, Ill. Sputnik Global Telecom-Corp Des Plaines, Ill. William Mokey Watervliet, N.Y. Mykola Kykisz Chicago, Ill. $45.00 Walter Hrynchuk Vernon Rockville, Olena Nessin New York, N.Y. Eugene Lylak Rochester, N.Y. Conn. Roman Olijnyk Radnor, Pa. Christine Matiash Las Vegas, Nev. Michael Sosiak Curitiba, Brazil Helen Petryshyn Sarasota, Fla. Alexandra Mudry Chicago, Ill. Myron Nowosad Elkin, Ill. Andrew Yarosh Great Barrington, Ma. Mary Plaskonos Hamden, Conn. Ihor Petrenko Manassas, Va. $10.00 Marion Burbella Whiting, N.Y. Maria Rymaruk Herndon, Va. $30.00 Raymond Badynskyj Phoenix, Ariz. Emilia Dziuba Buffalo, N.Y. John Teleshefsky Carrollton, Tex. $25.00 Adoption Consultants Int’l Bethesda, Md. Yurij Hanas Hamilton, Ontario Roman Wynnyk Hyde Park, N.Y. Jaroslaw Jarymovych Cheltenham, Pa. Mary Kassen New York, N.Y. Leo Wysochansky Brunswick, Maine Helen and John Mandzych Bay Shore, N.Y. Myron Kleban Florham Park, N.J. Luba Melnyk Elmhurst, N.Y. Olenka Kmetyk-Byramji Boonton Twnsp, N.J. TOTAL: $1,603.95 Paul Rewa South Dearfield, Eustachius Krawczuk North Port, Fla. Mass. Bohdan Leskiw Greenville, N.C. Sincere thanks to all contributors Ann Sedorak Detroit, Mich. Kalyna Maslowski West Springfield, Ma. to The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund. Natalie Sluzar Falls Church, Va. Walter Pytlowany Port Richey, Fla. Orest and Judy Tataryn San Jose, Calif. George Rub Dearborn, Mich. The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund is the Mary Zukowsky Flushing, N.Y. Helen Sager Blairsville, Ga. sole fund dedicated exclusively to supporting $20.00 Tamara Cyhan Takoma Park, Md. Walter Wolowczuk Orland Park, Ill. the work of this publication. No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM Delegates and alternates to the 35th Regular Convention of the Ukrainian National Association

Branch Delegate Alternate 259 Stephany O. Pitula Julie Guglik 5 Stephania Rudyk 266 Myroslaw Krywulych Walter Krywulych 7 Adolph Slovik Christine Harasymchuk 267/439 Gloria Tolopka Wolodymyr Zacerkowny 8 Wolodymyr Kozicky Helen Tymocz 269 Paul Fuga Valia Kaploun 10/166 Lubov Streletsky Oksana Melnyk 271/21 Michael Felenchak 13 Gerald Tysiak Andrew Demczar 277 Myron Kuzio Myron Kolinsky 13 Nicholas Fil John Suchowacki 282 Mary Bolosky Henry Bolosky 15 Eugene Iwanciw 283/38 Gregory Hawryshkiw Edward Gusylak 16/466 Ostap Wynnyk Anna Krutyholowa 285/343 Alexander Skibicky Ana Andrews 20/341 Roman Kuropas 287/290 Neonila Sochan Michael Choma 22 Michael Kuropas 292 Irene Pryjma George Rub 25 Oksana Trytjak Chrystyna Ferencewycz 293/486 John Choma 27/340 Nestor Olesnycky 304 Roman Konotopsky Mary Hnatyk 37/286 Olga Oseredchuk Pauline Balutianski 305 Marguerite Hentosh Joe Hentosh 39 Ivan Hvozda Mykola Duplak 307 Vasyl Stefantsiw Dmytro Melnyk 42 Julian Kotlar Barbara Tyzsbir 316 John Galuga Mary Sweryda 45 Hryhorij Dawyd 320/226 Olha Sushko 45 Ivan Skalchuk 327/62 George Soltys 47 Oksana Koziak Anna Kedulych 338/481 Olga Pishko 49/489 Jane Yaremus 339/163 Michael Luciw Teodor Duda 55 Mariana Cizdyn Michael Smolak 345/382 Michael Karkoc Julia Cresina 57/264 Michael Sawkiw Michael Komichak 349/356 Michael Zacharko Oleksa Prodywus 59 Ihor Hayda Bohdan Doboszak 353/26 Osyp Rinnyk 63 Michael S. Turko Michael Turko 358 Zenon Holubec Katherine Szmagala 66/58 Peter Leschyshyn Walter Kowalewsky 360 Emil Bandriwsky 70 Maria Haluszczak Sofia Derzko 360 Osyp Hawryluk 76 Roman Woronowycz Eli Onyshkevych 361/445 Olga Liteplo Helen Petryk 76 Marusia Worobec 362/53 Yaroslaw Kortschmaryk 82/303 Olga Maruszcak 364/369 Wlademer Wladyka 83 Pawlo Prinko Lydia Melnyczuk 367/322 Christine Dziuba Andrew Keybida 88 Anna Slobodian Sofia Semanyshyn 368/377 John Kocur John Gawaluch 88 Roman Hawryluk Andrij Cade 379 Myron Luszczak Roman Golash 94 Roma Dyhdalo 385/28 Myron Kramarczuk 94 Vasyl Kolodchyn Yarema Kozak 387/372 Irene Olijnyk Sofia Lonyshyn 96 Yaroslawa Komichak Raymond Komichak 388/498 Lubov Maryniuk 102 Nicholas Bobeczko Mary Bobeczko 397 Ulana Prociuk Michael Chomyn 112/1 Alice Olenchuk 399 Bohdan Kukuruza John Losko 116/9 Stephan Shilkevich 401 Stephan Chorney Odarka Stasula 120 Eli Matiash Mark Szedny 402 Anna Burij Omelan Drohobycky 125/17 Gloria Paschen 409 Genet Boland 127 Yuri Darmograj Paul Bandriwsky 409 Irene Palmer 130 George Yurkiw Alex Redko 412/417 Ihor Kobil 131/239 Lew Bodnar 414/350 Gloria Horbaty 133/86 Michael Bohdan 423/176 Lesia Kuropas 134/168 Christine Kozak 427/48 Ben Dolizny 137/288 Stephen Kolodrub Walter Kopchuk 432 Vera Plawuszchak Roman Plawuszchak 139/147 Petro Pytel 434 Alexandra Dolnycky Marta Bilyk 146 Gregory Korbiak Eugene Repeta 434 Maria Dolnycky Roma O. Mandryk 155 Maria Zaviysky Olha Ilnicki 450/291 Motria Milanytch 155 Nadia Salabaj Ihor Kohut 452 Natalia Shuya Vasyl Kushnir 161 Michael Hrycyk Jeffrey Markvan 458/461 Petro Tymkiw Janina Groch 161 Nicholas Cheddar Steve Kowal 465 Eugene Diaczyszyn Eugene Kicak 161 Tim Ganter Leonard Sadowy 472/156 Ivanna Gorchynsky 164/333 Tymko Butrej 473/888 Sergei Djoula 170 Volodymyr Bilyk Daria Malinowsky 484/312 Natalia Cholawka Nettie Sherbie 171 Daria Semegen Steven Woch 496 Anna Partyka Anna Stavkova 171 Genevive Kufta Wolodar Lysko 496 Myron Pylypiak Iryna Brudna 172 Longin Staruch Ivan Pelech 172 Teofil Staruch Michael Halibej 173 Irene Serba Eugene Serba 174 Zenon Wasylkewycz Vera Krywyj UNA executive committee holds 175 Jaroslaw Baziuk Alexandra Lawrin 177/325 John Laba Barbara Chupa 180 Natalie Miahky Stephen Miahky special pre-convention meeting 182/153 Gregory Klymenko by Martha Lysko by the executives from among the elected 184 Olympia Rohowsky Jarema Bachynsky UNA National Secretary delegates to serve during the convention. 194 Oksana Lopatynsky Alexandra Juzeniw The committees named for the 35th PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Executive UNA Convention are: 206 Irene Sarachmon George Trenkler Committee of the Ukrainian National 214/98 Roman Pyndus Olga Dudish • By-Laws Committee – Joe Chabon Association, at a special meeting on 216 Bohdan Odezynsky George Bohachevsky (Branch 242), Stephen Czorney (401), Monday, April 8, called the convention 217 Oksana Markus Gloria Horbaty (414), Michael Karkoc committees and approved the delegates to 220 Irene Nowak Luba Nowak (345) and Michael Kuropas (22); 221 Helen Karachevsky Wasyl Kuszynski the 35th UNA Convention. • Verifications Committee – Tymko 222/233 Luba Mudri In accordance with the UNA By-Laws, Butrej (164), Pete Hawrylciw (253), 230 Annabelle Borovitsky Kathy Martynyshyn the Executive Committee approved the Gloria Horbaty (414), Myron Kuzio 230 Estelle Woloshyn Eugene Woloshyn delegates to the next convention of the (277), Olga Oseredchuk (37) and George 231 Theodozia Pastuzsek Alexander Pastuzsek Ukrainian National Association, which Yurkiw, (130); 234 Edward Melnyczuk Pawlo Bodnarenko will be held in Chicago on May 24-28. It • Financial Committee – John Kocur 234 Maria Oscislawski Jaroslaw Sosiak also appointed the Credentials Committee, (368), Wolodymyr Kozicky (8), Vasyl 238 Stephanie Majkut Larissa Dijak By-Laws Committee and Financial Liscenesky (240), Olga Maruschak (82) 240 Ewhen Baczynsky Petro Dmytryk Committee. These committees are named and Gloria Paschen (125). 240 Vasyl Lisczenesky Bohdan Semkiw 242 Andrea Chabon 242 Joe Chabon 245 Mychajlo Martynenko Iwan Boychuk HE KRAINIAN EEKLY 253/56 Peter Hawrylciw Visit our archive Ton theU Internet at: http://www.ukrweekly.com/W 254/381 Basil Romanyshyn 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Chornobyl’s 16th anniversary Newly published health study reveals Guest editorial by Alex Kuzma

On the eve of the 16th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster, the United dangerby Larissa to Opryskoclean-up workers’human germline is the offspring collection of genes Nations dispatched special envoy Kenzo Oshima to visit Kyiv in an attempt to assess that parents pass on to their children. The the long-term impact of the disaster and to evaluate the most pressing medical needs NEW HAVEN, Conn. – A recent researchers concluded that their results still facing the Ukrainian and Belarusian nations. Ambassador Oshima and U.N. Israeli-Ukrainian health study published “support the conclusions reached by other Secretary General Kofi Annan are under no illusions that any accurate assessment will in the Journal of the Royal Society of groups using different methods, demon- be easy to reach. Last year, Mr. Annan bluntly stated that “not until the year 2016 will Medicine found that parents who worked strating that low-dose ionizing radiation the world be able to fully evaluate this disaster.” The year 2016 marks the 30-year as liquidators (nuclear clean-up workers) induces mutational changes in human half-life of radioactive cesium 137, an especially dangerous isotope, which was wide- at the Chornobyl reactor were seven times genome.” They do not rule out the possi- ly dispersed over the countryside of northern Ukraine and southern Belarus. Even that more likely to have children born with bility of prolonged effects from the muta- benchmark will be too short to assess the overall impact, since the half-life marks the multiple changes in their DNA. tions. amount of time it takes for just half of a quantity of a radioactive element to decay. Scientists had long suspected that those The results of this study are reported in Even 16 years later, there is little consensus within the scientific community about who participated in the clean-up operation the Proceedings of the Royal Society: the health consequences stemming from the accident. The latest U.N. report on immediately following the explosion and Biological Sciences, a journal published Chornobyl has placed the current death toll at over 4,000, while Ambassador Yuri fire at the Chornobyl reactor in April-July in Great Britain. Shcherbak, in a report published in Scientific American in 1996, had placed it at over 1986 and September-October 1986, were Other studies have also found signifi- 30,000, and, as early as 1991, the Soviet government had cited over 50,000 deaths exposed to the highest doses of radiation. cant genetic damage resulting from expo- among liquidators. Most official news sources, however, still quote the absurdly low The team of scientists from Ukraine sure to Chornobyl radiation. One of the figure of 34 deaths, discounting any of the latent cancers or delayed health effects and Israel conducted their study by look- beyond the clean-up workers who died within the first few days of the accident. most disturbing was a 1994 study by a ing at two types of families: Ukrainian cit- team of researchers from the University of Despite this wild divergence of opinion, there is no dispute over the fact that expo- izens and Israeli immigrants. The partici- sure to even a tiny dose of radiation can increase the risk of cancer or birth defects. Hiroshima, led by Dr. Yukio Sato, who pants included families of liquidators in studied over 30,000 newborns and still- And the doses absorbed by the Chornobyl survivors were anything but tiny. which there were at least two children, Chornobyl released over 185 million curies of radiation into the environment. Some born fetuses in Belarus. The study found a one child born before a parent’s exposure high prevalence of children born with of the soldiers involved in the removal of graphite ejected from the reactor core expe- to radiation and one born after. Of all the rienced nuclear tans requiring skin doses of between 400 and 500 rem. Some 200,000 serious deformations such as extra or families tested, the father was the liquida- construction workers involved in building the sarcophagus were forced to work in missing digits, missing critical organs, tor with the exception of one family areas where radiation levels reached thousands of rads per hour. We know that the spina bifida and severe cleft palates. Soviet government prohibited doctors from identifying any post-Chornobyl deaths as where both parents were involved with the Although these anomalies sometimes radiation-related, but no one seriously doubts that large numbers of these workers will clean-up. occur naturally, the Japanese study found die, or have already died, prematurely as a result of their exposure. The study focused on children who that they occurred at twice the normal rate There is no longer any dispute that the explosion in thyroid cancers among were conceived after parental exposure to among the infants whose parents were Belarusian and Ukrainian children was caused by exposure to radioactive iodine from radiation and found their DNA differed exposed to radiation following the Chornobyl. There is also growing evidence that genetic damage could reach deep into from that of their siblings conceived Chornobyl disaster. The Ukrainian future generations. A recent study by a team of Israeli and Ukrainian doctors found a before the disaster. The children born after Ministry of Health also has reported that very high mutation rate in the offspring of Chornobyl liquidators (see adjacent story). the 1986 disaster were screened for a birth defects have doubled since the At a time when so many other scientists are looking the other way and wasting pre- DNA fingerprint that was not found in Chornobyl disaster. cious time that could be used to track health effects, our Ukrainian diaspora can be either parent’s DNA. These new bands of Recently, the Children of Chornobyl proud of at least two teams of researchers who are seeking the truth wherever it may fingerprints found in the children’s DNA Relief Fund obtained a large volume of lead. The first team, led by Dr. Danylo Hryhorczuk of the Great Lakes Centers for were tested three times to make sure there prenatal vitamins to strengthen maternal Occupational and Environmental Safety and Health, is tracking the long-term health were no errors. The children’s older sib- health and prevent a variety of birth of 6,000 women and their children in several oblasts of Ukraine from prenatal to 6 lings, conceived before April of 1986, and defects. The vitamins, earmarked for years of age. Dr. Wolodymyr Wertelecki, a world-renowned geneticist at the families not exposed to the radiation func- regions in norhtern Ukraine, are sched- University of South Alabama, is leading a separate study focusing on the health of tioned as the control group for the study. uled to arrive in Ukraine as part of newborns in the oblasts of Rivne and Volyn, examining the incidence of spina bifida The study found a shocking sevenfold CCRF’s 30th medical airlift in April. For and other birth defects that have raised concerns among the local population. increase in the appearance of new bands further information, please contact Regardless of the conclusions we reach about the overall health impact of of DNA in those individuals conceived Olena Welhasch at the Children of Chornobyl, there is broad agreement on the fact that Ukraine is in dire need of contin- after April 1986. “These results indicate Chornobyl Relief Fund’s office in Short uing medical and humanitarian aid. Chornobyl has exposed the antiquated health care that low doses of radiation can induce Hills, N.J., (973) 376-5140 or Larissa system so shamefully neglected by Soviet authorities and many of their successors. It multiple changes in human germline Oprysko at CCRF’s New Haven office, has shed light on Ukraine’s unusually high rate of infant and maternal mortality, its DNA,” said the authors of the study. The (203) 387-0507. high infertility and the dramatic drop in its birth rate. A small but powerful minority of Ukrainian American doctors and community activists have shown that the diaspora can still save thousands of lives and can give Ukrainian children a fighting chance to overcome cancer, leukemia and other life-threatening diseases. Support the Chornobyl Charity Bazaar As we solemnly observe Chornobyl’s 16th anniversary, we must understand that to reverse Ukraine’s sharp decline in health, we need to marshal the kind of advanced Sixteen years have passed since the Chornobyl accident, the largest in scope technology and resources we would demand for our own children in this country. and the gravest in consequence technological catastrophe of the 20th century. This year, on April 25, as in previous years, the Permanent Mission of Ukraine Alex Kuzma is executive director of the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. to the United Nations, together with the Permanent Missions of the Russian Federation and the Republic of Belarus, and also with the support of the Consulate General of Ukraine in New York, is organizing at the United Nations headquarters a Chornobyl Charity Bazaar to commemorate the anniversary of April this tragic event. Turning the pages back... The purpose of this endeavor is not only to mobilize additional funds to sup- port the medical institutions in Ukraine, which provide treatment for children 22 from the Chornobyl zone, but also to renew international attention to Chornobyl and to reiterate that, even after 16 years, this problem remains one of the most 2001 Last year marked the 15th anniversary of the Chornobyl painful for Ukraine. nuclear accident, and in our editorial on that occasion we The participation of the Ukrainian community in this important event has remarked that it seemed the anniversary was being commem- already become a good tradition. We are very grateful to all of our friends for orated rather quietly in Ukraine and in the diaspora. Most of their fruitful cooperation demonstrated in the past, and we hope that it will con- the commemorations, we noted, were low-key: memorial services, conferences, “but tinue this year. Each of you can make an individual contribution to the charity that should not affect how we respond to the needs of the victims of the world’s worst event in the form of various books, crafts, arts, gift items, food, beverages and nuclear accident, a ‘disaster of global proportions,’ as it has been called.” other items which will be exhibited for sale during the bazaar, as well as dona- As Dr. David Marples pointed out in a speech prepared for the 15th anniversary of tions for any amount. the Chornobyl disaster, “there is no consensus on the impact of Chornobyl on health, We ask those who wish to take part in the Chornobyl Charity Bazaar, to please ... there is no widely accepted study on the health consequences of the accident. There send your donations to the Permanent Mission of Ukraine (220 E. 51st St., New is no agreement on the number of victims. ... ” Nonetheless, no one questions that the York, NY 10022). If you send a check, please make it payable to the Permanent effects of Chornobyl continue to be felt. Mission of Ukraine for the Chornobyl Bazaar. We would also like to encourage That is why, we argued in our editorial, we must “support institutions and organiza- you to provide brief information about yourself that could be properly reflected tions that strive to help the people of Ukraine deal with the medical and social crises in the list of benefactors presented to all guests and participants of this event at they face on a daily basis, to help ease their very real pain, to help give new genera- the United Nations. Please, notify the Permanent Mission of Ukraine about your tions a better tomorrow. Indeed, that would be the best way for all of us to continue to intention to attend our joint event in advance, so that appropriate arrangements remember Chornobyl.” for receiving a pass to the U.N. building could be made in a timely manner.

Source: “Remember Chornobyl,” editorial, special section on the 15th anniversary of – Permanent Mission of Ukraine to the United Nations the Chornobyl nuclear accident, The Ukrainian Weekly, April 22, 2001, Vol. LXIX, No. 16. No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

develop from such meetings, I can only PERSPECTIVES say that, for starters, an e-mail network Summit 2002 BY NDREW EDYNSKY has already evolved as a result of the A F was remarkable Summit 2002, which, I am confident, will Dear Editor: in turn nurture, encourage and promote further contact, dialogue, exchange of The Summit of Ukrainian American ideas, practical initiatives and concrete Organizations – with a focus on Ukrainian action for the betterment of our entire The Ukrainian avant-garde, 1910-1935 youth’s potential – which took place in community. Early in April, my family and I saw the featured in the avant-garde exhibit, it’s Kerhonkson, N.Y., on March 15-17, was Kudos to the Ukrainian Engineers’ “Phenomenon of the Ukrainian Avant- understandable that people walked quietly truly a watershed in the history of the Society of America, particularly Andrij Garde 1910-1935” exhibit at the Art as if at a wake. They were mourning the Ukrainian diaspora in North America. For Wowk and Marco Shmerykowsky, the Gallery in Hamilton, Ontario. It was the physical death of a number of the artists and the first time in a long time, as far as I can Ukrainian Medical Association of North final day and the three exhibit rooms were the spiritual death of all of them. recall, a profoundly eclectic group of rep- America and the Ukrainian National crowded and very quiet, reverential. As soon as the arrests and interrogations About a hundred paintings, woodcuts, resentatives of the Ukrainian American Association for devising an incredible began, all the boldness and artistic experi- prints and sculptures were displayed. mentation stopped. Cubism, constructivism, community, ranging from teenage college tour-de-force assembly and pulling Created in the style of various “isms” – futurism and every other “ism” became sub- students to well-established senior com- together such a potent braintrust of orga- cubism, constructivism, futurism, etc. – versive. Convening in 1937, a Commission munity activists, converged in the Catskill nizational minds. For this I am grateful most of them had been part of the from the Cultural Department of the Central region to not only engage in productive and feel privileged for having had the “Spetsfond,” a collection of 2,000 works of Committee of the Communist Party and visionary dialogue, but to actually wonderful opportunity to attend and par- “bridge the gap” between generations. art that the Soviet government seized in the (Bolshevik) of Ukraine examined the works take in this exceptional event. 1930s because it considered them ideologi- in the “Spetsfond” and concluded that “they One participant, namely the former Summit 2002 will for me always be a director of the International Management cally unacceptable for exhibit. A ledger are harmful because their counter-revolu- remarkable testament to the human spirit titled, “Book of the Spetsfond of the State tionary, Boichukist formalist methods Institute (Kyiv), Andrew Masiuk, said it and the open-mindedness of our youth best, when he declared that, “although Ukrainian Museum of People’s Art” listed deform our socialist reality, give a false pic- and future generations who possess a there are generational differences between each artist whose work was removed and ture of the Soviet people, have no artistic or sense of responsibility and the basic us, we are all part of one and the same the reason: “bourgeois nationalist,” “arrest- museum value, and, as works of enemies of desire to make things happen. Alex ‘community,’ we’re all Ukrainians.” After ed,” “formalist,” “enemy of the people.” the people, ought to be destroyed.” To punc- hearing this statement, it was clear to all Kuzma, executive director of the Children The mere existence of these works is a tuate the point, the secret police shot a num- those present, that we are more than just a of Chornobyl Relief Fund, assessed the miracle. The Bolsheviks had intended to ber of artists and the others fell into line. For diaspora. It doesn’t matter where you significance of the summit appropriately destroy them, just as they had burned and the rest of their lives, they painted according were born or where you live, since one when he proclaimed the fact that “we smashed countless other works of art they to formula: smiling milkmaids and tractor special entity binds us all together, and made history.” My hope is that, through didn’t like. A handful of courageous cura- drivers in heroic poses and lots of Lenin, that is Ukraine. the spark that has been ignited and the tors delayed their destruction and ultimately Stalin and red flags. No rational person Furthermore, what struck me the most examples that have been put forth, we can the “Spetsfond” slipped through the cracks. dared to try anything foolish like cubism or throughout the course of the entire sum- all as one, united community continue to In 1941, during their occupation of Kyiv, abstract expressionism. mit, was the fact that the veteran senior not only make history, but be part of his- the Nazis discovered the works and shipped All that history served as a sad backdrop activists actually came to listen, and tory by enlightening and inspiring our them to Germany. After the war, only 300 to the exhibit, and the people attending indeed they did listen, while the younger youth to make a difference in their local of the original 2,000 were recovered. The were clearly aware of it. Except for our 7- generations came to be heard, and community, in the national diaspora and others vanished without a trace. year-old daughter. She ran around the gal- undoubtedly this forum provided precise- in Ukraine. Tragically, that was also the fate of a leries appreciating the paintings for what ly such opportunities. The entire weekend number of the artists in the show. As one of they are – works of art – not political state- I kept thinking to myself what an Iko Labunka the exhibit labels explained, “enemy of the ments. unprecedented event was taking place, Chicago people” meant the artist had been executed. Grabbing my hand, she insisted on tear- and at the same time I was completely Typically, that came from a pistol shot at ing me away from whatever work I was flabergasted about why such a significant close range to the back of the head. Today, contemplating to show me her “favorite.” meeting – unscathed by partisan ideology Act of hatred must excavations at Bolshevik era gravesites all First, a doll with the cross motif that Kyiv and demagoguic ambitions – was so long over the former Soviet bloc are yielding artist, Kazimier Malevich (1878-1935) overdue? be condemned myriad skulls, all with that characteristic made famous in the 1920s. Then she Simple words cannot convey what an Dear Editor: bullet hole. showed me another “favorite”: a bright, exhilarating and encouraging experience One of those skulls once cradled the cre- pastel canvas by Viktor Palmov (1888- it was to witness college kids speaking Recent news reports from Ukraine have ative brain of painter Mykhailo Boichuk 1929). It was a cobalt blue, dreamlike their minds on various pressing issues vis- focused on an attack by hooligans return- (1882-1939?). In 1910-1911 he studied in scene where white, stick-figure animals à-vis our community and Ukraine, while ing from a soccer match on the Central Paris, where he witnessed the birth of mod- hovered ghostlike above a peasant hut. at the same time having their ideas recip- Synagogue in Kyiv. ern art. Returning to Ukraine, Mr. Boichuk There was nothing political in his canvasses rocated by constructive feedback from the As a leader of the New York-based developed a style that blended modern art when Mr. Palmov painted them and nothing veteran community activists. And under Association for Ukrainian-Jewish with traditional forms. In 1925 a sizable political as far as my daughter was con- one roof, no less! As a result, I just could- Relations, I must underline that all expres- group of artists, styling themselves as cerned. She responded to them the way the n’t help but wonder where were our so- sions of anti-Semitism must be condemned, “Boichukists,” organized the Association of artist had intended: with innocence and called “umbrella organizations” 10 if not whether it is the work of hooligans or politi- Revolutionary Art of Ukraine and mutually delight. 30 years ago, when an entire generation of cal policy. supported each other’s work and their right The exhibit was sponsored by AIM Ukrainians coming of age during the However, I must caution that we know to create in any number of bold, modernist Funds Management Inc. of Toronto, the styles. It was largely their works that we Department of Canadian Heritage, the greatest period in North American social, that there have been provocations in the saw in Hamilton. Ukrainian-Canadian Fund of Taras political, religious and community past aimed at portraying Ukrainians as activism stood ready as a potential force As the exhibit demonstrated, the influ- Shevchenko, Dr. Taras Y. and Emelia anti-Semitic. Indeed, in the 1960s, whenev- for active engagement? Not surprisingly, ence of the avant-garde spilled over into Snihurowycz, and in Hamilton by Northland er we held a conference in New York City due to internal squabbling, the opportuni- other art forms, including publishing and Power. It was organized and circulated by there always was an attack on the endeavor ty dissipated to a substantial degree, and theater. Vadym Meller (1884-1962), for the Winnipeg Art Gallery with assistance many were shunned, alienated and left out in the Communist press in Ukraine and example, worked as stage designer in the from the National Art Museum of Ukraine in the cold, thus becoming disillusioned here in the United States whose goals was 1920s for the Berezil Theater in Kharkiv, and the Ukrainian State Museum of Theater, by the paralytic quagmire prevalent at the to prevent the development of cooperation where he synthesized architecture, painting Music and Film Arts. Thank you. time. (The 45-55 age group was clearly between Ukrainians and Jews. and sculpture to serve the vision of its direc- I’m no art critic, but for me “The the most under-represented potential body Thus, one might consider also that this tor, Les Kurbas (1887-1942?). Several of Phenomenon of the Ukrainian Avant-Garde at the summit). latest incident in Kyiv could well be a Meller’s costume designs were on display. 1910-1935” was impressive and moving. In fact, as I was driving on the turnpike provocation organized by the Russian Rendered in constructivist style, the bright The prints and canvasses were worth seeing that Saturday morning heading north “special services.” In Ukraine, anti-Semitic colorful figures stand in profile, reminiscent for their artistic merit alone, but it’s the towards Soyuzivka, I must admit I was materials, leaflets and publications often of ancient Egyptian art, but with a breath of political context – something the artists rather skeptical about the overall success are disseminated in the Russian language, cubism. Meller’s designs were singled out themselves did not intend – that makes this of the summit. Initially, I hadn’t even and many observers of the political scene at the 1925 International Exposition of exhibit important, indeed historic. It’s the planned to attend, and was quite indiffer- suspect they are published in Moscow – all Decorative Arts in Paris and a year later kind of event that helps Ukraine heal spiri- ent about participating in this meeting. the more so because in Russia there recent- were shown at the International Theater tually and facilitates the difficult transition However, thanks to my boss’s keen ly have been many anti-Semitic incidents. Exposition in New York. from the Soviet era into something more instinct and persistence – he isn’t even Thus, the attack on the synagogue in Sadly, there was only one painting by normal. Certainly, this exhibit deserves far Ukrainian, but lives and works in Ukraine Kyiv could be a provocation aimed at sow- Mr. Boichuk at the Hamilton Exhibit. The greater exposure. My only disappointment – I relented, and by the time the summit ing misunderstanding between Ukrainians communists destroyed nearly all the rest, was the fact that the magnificent catalogue was coming to a close and as I was saying and Jews, and Ukraine and Israel. including frescoed murals he executed in to the exhibit had sold out before we got good-bye to some of my new friends, it The Association for Ukrainian-Jewish public buildings in Kharkiv, Kyiv and there. May I suggest the sponsors print was clear that all of us would be departing Relations strongly condemns whoever is Odesa. They also shot his wife, Sophia additional copies? I’d be happy to take the Catskill region totally inspired, hope- responsible for this act of hatred. Nalepinska, an artist like her husband. They mine to the curators at the Cleveland ful and optimistic for the future. had met at the art school in Paris in 1910. Museum of Art and ask them to consider To all those skeptics who may claim Eugene Stakhiv We saw one of her prints: “Famine.” bringing the show to my hometown. It’s that nothing positive and fruitful could New York In light of the tragic fate of the artists that good. It’s that important. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16

NEWS AND VIEWS: A visit to Chornobyl children’s camp in Havana by Bohdan Nehaniv only children from Ukraine have participated in the pro- Later, as the spokesman of our group, I thanked per- gram. There is a Cuban medical team stationed in Ukraine formers and school officials for their effort and dedication HAVANA – All of us have heard about the children of that screens Ukrainian children seeking to travel to Cuba to the youth. We were told that the Ministry of Education Chornobyl recuperation camp in Cuba. However, not many for treatment. The age of the children is 7 through 15, of Ukraine took over the camp recently and regulates the of us have been able to visit the camp. This past January I although younger children are accepted when accompanied school curriculum, supplies, books and instructors. had such an opportunity while in Cuba attending a culture by a parent. There are nine orphans. At the conclusion of the program the visiting group was and language seminar through the global exchange pro- Despite the fact that many students had been born after treated to a real Ukrainian dinner including “borsch” and gram at Havana University. the explosion, they still suffer from the results of radiation. “holubtsi.” As a gesture of gratitude, we were given a copy In spite of a negative response from the hotel and the At present there are 140 children enrolled in the program, of an introduction to the history of Ukraine published by global exchange, I located the telephone number of the and 45 adults and supporting personnel and parents. The Dr. Yurii Mytsyk in Kyiv in 2001. Embassy of Ukraine in Havana. A man’s voice answered normal stay is three months; however, this varies with each This remarkable day is sure to be remembered by our my call in heavily accented Russian, apologizing that the child. group of visitors, as well as by the children of Chornobyl Ukrainian-speaking secretary was away from her desk, but The Cuban government provides lodging, food and in Cuba. adding that she would return my call. Indeed the call came medical care; Ukraine is responsible for the rest. Items Any gifts and inquiries should be directed to the and I secured an appointment with the vice-consul for the needed in the camp at present are clothing, towels, toilet Ukrainian Embassy located in Havana. The address is: following Tuesday, January 22, at 1:30 p.m. paper, combs, soap, toothbrushes and toothpaste, as well as Embajada de Ucrania en La Republica de Cuba, 5-ta Ave. I arrived by taxi. The Ukrainian Embassy is located on cosmetics for girls. There is also a need for school supplies, No. 4405 e/44 y 46, Miramar, La Habana, Cuba; tele- the prestigious Fifth Avenue in a two-story villa abandoned notebooks, pens, pencils, children’s books, toys, etc. There phone, (53-7) 204-2374; fax, (53-7) 204-2341. by a tobacco tycoon. After I identified myself at the is also a need for more sophisticated medical equipment wrought-iron gate, a Ukrainian-speaking female voice than Cuba can supply. A 19-year-old handicapped boy invited me into a lobby. I had to sign a visitor’s book and needs medical treatment and a wheelchair. found myself in a large baroque room with four other per- After an exchange of information, a visit to the camp sons, who were sipping Cuban coffee from small cups. was set for Thursday, January 24. I introduced myself as a member of the Ukrainian dias- On the appointed day at 2:30 p.m. a global exchange pora from Detroit, and contributor to the Chornobyl chil- Volvo bus (made in Brazil), carried a group of six interest- dren’s fund. Those present were Vice-Consul Vladyslav ed participants, loaded with gifts for the children to the Bohorad and his colleague Igor Markelov, and two repre- camp located in the eastern suburb of Havana. The camp sentatives from the camp: Natalia Lohvynenko, director, was situated right on a sandy beach on the Atlantic Ocean. and Mykola Rudenko, assistant. Passing through a checkpoint maintained by the Cuban Through the efforts of the former Soviet and Cuban police, we were greeted by Tatiana Derkach, the camp governments, the camp came into existence in 1991. advisor who spoke Ukrainian and Spanish. I was the Located some 30 kilometers east of the city of Havana, spokesperson since nobody on the bus spoke Ukrainian. however, the camp still lies within its municipal borders. We were told that we would be visiting school classes, and The former location of a young pioneers’ camp called later the school children would give a concert in our honor. Tarara (the sound of the bugle), the camp consists of a We were guided to an English language class, then Spanish number of single-story concrete rowhouses for boys and language, and finally the Ukrainian literature class. In each girls containing bunk beds. There are several two-story of the classes a student recited a poem or a verse in the concrete bungalows for families with small children. respective language. During the decade of its existence the camp has hosted The show, which was conducted by a talented choreog- some 167,000 children. Originally, the campers were chil- rapher, Natalia Morozova, under a canopy, was a surprise dren from Ukraine, Belarus and Russia, but since 1998 to everyone. Ukrainian tape-recorded music served as a background for the dances. The show could have taken Bohdan Nehaniv Bohdan Nehaniv is a Ukrainian community activist place at any Ukrainian festival in the diaspora or in Some of the Ukrainian children at a Cuban camp for from Troy, Mich. Ukraine. The guests were astounded. Chornobyl victims. No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 9

OBITUARIES Stepan Woroch, 81, dentist who championed myriad causes Natalia Shukhevych, 92, wife of UPA’s supreme commander MAPLEWOOD, N.J. — Dr. Stepan the son of Dmytro and Maria (née LVIV – Natalia Shukhevych, who as Woroch, a dentist by profession and a Velychenko). Typical of his generation, wife of Roman Shukhevych (1907- prominent Ukrainian community activist already as a university student, he was 1950), supreme commander of the and leader, died on January 2, at the age of arrested at various times by Polish, German Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), suf- 81. and Soviet military police for engaging in fered persecution at the hands of German A lifelong activist for various Ukrainian Ukrainian nationalist activities. and Soviet authorities, died in Lviv on causes, encompassing the full gamut of He began his medical studies in Lviv, February 28 at the age of 92. professional, religious, civic as well as cul- but, with the outbreak of war and the Soviet Mrs. Shukhevych (née Berezynska) tural and academic endeavors, Dr. Woroch occupation of western Ukraine, he fled his was born March 13, 1910, in the village was a well-known and hihgly esteemed fig- homeland, ending up in the displaced per- of Lytsivtsi, western Ukraine, into a ure in the Ukrainian community. sons camps in Germany. He completed his priest’s family. She completed her stud- A former president of the Ukrainian studies in Munich and, upon emigrating to ies at the Lviv gymnasium in 1928 and Medical Association of North America, in 1930 married Roman Shukhevych. Metropolitan New York Chapter, he held the United States, received his doctorate in dental surgery from New York University. In 1941, with the German invasion of the position of external affairs director on Ukraine, she was held by the Germans Upon finishing his service in the U.S. Army the executive board of UMANA, a position for two months in a Lviv prison, in an in 1960, with the rank of captain, Dr. in which he served for 35 years. He was attempt to ascertain the whereabouts of Woroch opened a private practice in also an honorary member of the Ukrainian her husband. Newark, N.J. Medical Association. In 1945 she, along with her mother, As board member of UMANA and the Predeceased by his fist wife, Stefania Osypa and her two children, son Yuri and Vasyl Lypynsky East-European Research Maniovska, Dr. Woroch is survived by his daughter Maria, were arrested by the Institute of Philadelphia, Dr. Woroch served second wife, Oksana Vanchytska; four chil- Soviet authorities and held in solitary as representative to the World Congress of dren, 12 grandchildren and three great- confinement in a prison in Lviv. Mrs. Natalia Shukhevych Free Ukrainians. grandchildren. Shukhevych’s mother succumbed and Among the numerous projects in which Funeral services were held January 5, died in prison in 1946. During the time he was engaged or which he spearheaded Lviv in 1958, where she lived for the rest with interment at St. Andrew Ukrainian of her imprisonment, Mrs. Shukhevych were those undertaken by the Shevchenko of her life, eventually reunited with her Orthodox Cemetery in South Bound was taken to Kyiv for interrogation by Scientific Society and the Encyclopedia of children and grandchildren. Brook, N.J. the NKVD (1947). That year she was Ukraine. In 1992 Mrs. Shukhevych, accompa- sentenced to 10 years in labor camps in Dr. Woroch chaired, for 10 years, the nied by her daughter, came to the United the Mordovian ASSR, followed by exile Millennium of Rus’-Ukraine Christianity States on a short visit where she was Committee — The Harvard Project; and to Novosibirsk. Mrs. Shukhevych’s children were ini- warmly welcomed by Ukrainian commu- was a driving force behind the landmark nities. Ravenna Congress organized by the tially sent to orphanages in Chornobyl and then Staline (now Donetsk). Yuri Funeral services for Mrs. Shukhevych Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute and were held March 2, marked by mass par- financed by the Millennium committee that Shukhevych was subjected to 35 years of incarceration and exile for refusing to ticipation of the residents of Lviv who brought together the world’s leading schol- came to pay their final respects. There ars. He was also a donor to the Ukrainian denounce his father and the Ukrainian was an honor guard of the armed forces Studies Fund. liberation movement. and the Plast Ukrainian Scouting He was also engaged in such programs Mrs. Shukhevych returned to Lviv in as Ridna Shkola (Ukrainian School), 1956, only to be arrested for residing in Organization. Among the numerous Tserkva v Potrebi (Church in Need) and, the city without the requisite permit. She eulogies delivered was that of Lviv more recently, funding-raising campaigns was sentenced to three years’ imprison- Mayor Vasyl Kuybida. to facilitate the opening of Ukraine’s ment in Chernihiv, followed by exile in Mrs. Shukhevych was laid to rest in Consulate in New York and its Embassy in Karaganda. She was allowed to return to Lviv’s historic Lychakiv Cemetery. Washington, as well as the campaign to save the Verkhovyna resort in Glen Spey, N.Y. Dr. Woroch was born January 6, 1921, in the village of Kryvenke, western Ukraine, Dr. Stepan Woroch Buffalo community recalls last year’s

tragicby Bohdan deaths Bejger of twofather of young Adrian, sang menwith great emo- State militia officers arrived on the scene tion. Both Ihor and Adrian were active Hooligans attack... about 20 minutes after the incident had BUFFALO, N.Y. – A year ago, members of the choir. Especially (Continued from page 3) taken place. They arrested a 15-year-old and Buffalo’s Ukrainian community poignant was a duet, “Viruyu,” sung teenaged and young adult males began tear- a 16-year-old, and then two 21-year-olds received the tragic news that a car acci- by Zenon Deputat and Adrian’s broth- ing down public phones and breaking win- that evening. The eight persons currently dent claimed the lives of two of its er, Myron. It evoked a host of memo- dows as they walked the streets of the city detained include the individual law enforce- young, promising members, Adrian ries and brought tears to many partici- ment officials believe initiated the violence center. At the synagogue a portion of the Deputat and Ihor Pikas. They were trav- pants’ eyes. Adrian used to sing this and the one who punched the rabbi’s son. unrestrained crowd, which had broken into eling to a Ukrainian social event in part during Sunday services. All are said to have shown remorse over the two groups by then, began hurling stones Philadelphia when the tragedy occurred. During liturgy the Rev. Stepan acts they committed. and bottles at the building and broke nine Another passenger and close friend, Kuklich, pastor of St. John the Baptist Minister of Foreign Affairs Anatolii Yura Prawak, was hospitalized with Church, spoke very eloquently about the windows. Zlenko undertook political damage control life-threatening injuries. Though his untimely loss of these two gifted indi- They also threw the objects at children and called Israel’s Ambassador to Ukraine recovery was slow and painful, it has viduals, the incomprehensibility of this who were just leaving the synagogue after Anna Azari the day after the incident to been successful. Mr. Prawak is again occurrance and its effect on the evening prayers. Among those hurt was the assure her that justice would be served and pursuing his studies in the medical Ukrainian community. The pastor chief rabbi’s son, who was punched in the the guilty would be punished. profession. emphasized the remarkable unity face after trying to escort a girl to safety. Meanwhile, President Leonid Kuchma On Sunday, February 10, a memori- brought about by this tragic event, as Mr. Rabinovich said that reports he had announced on April 16 that he would keep al liturgy for Messrs. Deputat and people of different religious persuasions, received told a slightly different story. He an eye on the matter and instructed Minister Pikas was offered at St. John the secular organizations and all segments said that witnesses had called the central of Internal Affairs Ihor Smirnov to take per- Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in of the community came together as a synagogue immediately prior to the attack sonal control of the investigation. Kenmore, N.Y. A capacity crowd of family of Ukrainians. to warn of a group that had gathered on the Mr. Kuchma also ordered Ukraine’s relatives, friends and co-workers of Khreschatyk, the city’s main thoroughfare, intelligence service and law enforcement The sudden death of these two tal- the deceased from the Ukrainian and ented young men brought about the which is located in the opposite direction officials to conduct a thorough investigation American communities joined to pay from the stadium, and was moving towards to determine whether there are any active realization of man as a finite being, their respects to the memory of two subject to the dictates of a higher the synagogue chanting anti-Semitic slo- anti-Semitic or skinhead organizations in outstanding young men, cut down in gans. the country, and to take the necessary steps power. It led all to a re-examination of the prime of their lives. self and of actions towards each other. Mr. Rabinovich said the crowd of hooli- to control their activities. Uniformed members of the Plast gans, who shouted “Heil Hitler” and “Kill About 1,500 individuals gathered for a A poem by Dr. Michael Burtniak, Ukrainian Scouting Organization, written shortly after the tragedy Jews,” had armed itself with rocks and bot- demonstration at the Arch of Friendship of formed an honor guard for their two tles before it approached the synagogue, Nations in Kyiv on April 17 to protest the occurred, served as a fitting and elo- departed brothers. The church choir, quent tribute to the memory and spirit which he said was evidence that they had a violent acts and express thanks to the under the direction of Zenon Deputat, specific, pre-planned purpose in mind from Ukrainian government for its quick of Messrs. Deputat and Pikas. the outset. response. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16

Ukrainian NGO representatives participate in session of U.N. women’s commission by Daria Dykyj CSW sessions culminate in document- ed recommendations that are submitted UNITED NATIONS – The to ECOSOC. This year they will include Commission on the Status of Women proposals to “ensure the full participation (CSW), a functional commission of the of women in sustainable development Economic and Social Council decision-making and disaster reduction (ECOSOC), convenes each March at the management at all levels.” As well, CSW United Nations. The purpose of the CSW proposals note “that in order to eradicate is “to prepare recommendations and poverty and promote gender equality and reports to the council on promoting democracy, and strengthen the rule of women’s rights in political, economic, law, both women and men are involved civil, social and educational fields.” in decision-making, political agenda-set- As a non-governmental organization ting and in allocation of resources.” (NGO) in consultative status at ECOSOC Owing to the current violence in the since 1993, the World Federation of Middle East and Asia, much of the focus Ukrainian Women’s Organizations at the 46th Session was justifiably divert- (WFUWO) has been an active participant ed to the plight of Afghan and Palestinian in the annual CSW conferences. women and girls. Statements drafted at This year, the 46th session of the the conclusion of the session called on CSW, which took place March 4-15, con- the international community to show sidered two broad issues: eradicating responsibility in protecting the human poverty, including through the empower- rights of Afghan and Palestinian women ment of women throughout their life and girls, and invited greater involve- cycle in a globalizing world; and envi- ment of Afghan and Palestinian women ronmental management and mitigation of in the international community. natural disasters: a gender perspective. The WFUWO has taken strong posi- The WFUWO representatives to the tions over the years at the United Nations U.N. were joined last month by the orga- with respect to issues that directly affect nization’s president, Oksana Sokolyk. Ukrainian women such as the AIDS/HIV Based in Toronto, Mrs. Sokolyk is a fre- pandemic and the global trafficking of quent traveler to conferences around the women and girls. Of paramount impor- world, where she draws attention to tance to the WFUWO also are the long- women’s issues within a Ukrainian con- term demographic and health effects of text. A special guest from Ukraine, Chornobyl with a special emphasis on HK/Brama Zoriana Bilyk, head of the Lviv Oblast women’s health. More information about WFUWO representatives at the United Nations: (seated, from left) Daria Dykyj, branch of Soyuz Ukrainok (Ukrainian the WFUWO and its work at the United Martha Kichorowska-Kebalo, Oksana Sokolyk (WFUWO president) and National Women’s League), also partici- Nations is available on the website Zoriana Bilyk (Soyuz Ukrainok, Lviv); (standing) Nadia Shmigel, Slawa Rubel pated in the CSW session. www.WFUWO.org. and Hanya Krill.

mately $766 million that is thought to be needed consumer product, electro-energy, U.N. Undersecretary General for On the 16th anniversary... required at present to cover and support now the need is to develop a structure Humanitarian Affairs Kenzo Oshima (Continued from page 1) the crumbling sarcophagus in what is that will care for the mothballing of the was in Kyiv on April 2 as part of a large releases of radiation through the called the Shelter Implementation Project reactors,” explained Mr. Kholosha. three-nation tour of the areas most smoke produced. (SIP). Currently, SIP remains in the plan- The city of Slavutych, which has been affected by the Chornobyl disaster to Although the accent is on control of ning stages, although some finances have home to many of the Chornobyl workers announce a new United Nations initia- the radioactive contamination, an equal been utilized to reinforce critical beams for the last 16 years, also is undergoing tive to promote socio-economic devel- number of people are involved in the beneath the existing cover. dramatic changes. The level of unem- opment in the region. The trip came as a actual mothballing of the plant. Mr. Kholosha said that, while some of ployment, which used to be nonexistent, result of a U.N. report released earlier Mr. Kholosha explained that, while the pledged money has been delivered, remains insignificant, at around 4 per- this year which expressed the need to the three reactors that were not affected the SIP Fund awaits a good portion more. cent. However, half of the workers of the move the accent on Chornobyl aid from by the 1986 explosion were officially He also explained that a specific comple- plant already have been idled, which is humanitarian and technical assistance to shut down in December 2000 and remain tion date could not be identified until the not reflected in the jobless figure because jobs and social welfare programs for the offline, some 5,000 specialists continue new shelter’s design is completed, a good portion of them have moved on. region’s residents and for more than to look after the many tons of nuclear although a general target date of 2007 is Those who remain are taking part in 200,000 people who took part in the being cited. At present, general parame- retraining programs sponsored by the clean-up efforts. fuel still inside and to monitor radiation ters and requirements have been estab- Ukrainian government and international The report advocates integrating eco- levels. Their responsibilities also include lished for the SIP and more specific donor agencies. There is also a strong nomic, environmental and health care ini- maintenance and repair of equipment design planning were moving forward. push to develop new investments and tiatives, as well as measures to attract pri- that must remain in good working order Mr. Kholosha also noted that basic new industries, which is being aided by vate investment and greater public educa- for at least several decades, to allow for organizational changes are taking place at foreign governments. tion, reported the Associated Press. radioactive cool-off as the fuel rods are Chornobyl as well. “In some regards, we are behind “I’m convinced that with conviction gradually removed, an event expected to “Whereas earlier the objective was to schedule, but overall the general program and imagination we should be able to be completed in about 2011. exploit the reactors to produce and sell a is on course,” said Mr. Kholosha. make a difference,” said Mr. Oshima. The highly volatile and dangerous fuel rods, which are the source of the radioac- tive processes that eventually generate electricity in a nuclear power plant, are Studies around the globe. spirit will live forever among our future not simply lifted out of the reactor casing George Y. Shevelov... Equally significant was Prof. generations. and hauled away to a dumpsite. If they (Continued from page 1) Shevelov’s contribution to literature and * * * are not spent, they must remain in place languages as Church Slavonic, literary criticism and to the organized A panakhyda service for Prof. while the radiation disseminates, which Macedonian, Serbo-Croatian, Slovak, cultural life of the Ukrainian diaspora. In Shevelov was held on April 15, followed takes centuries. The United States and Polish, Russian and, most extensively, the years 1945-1949 he was vice-presi- by a funeral service at St. Vladimir the European Union are helping to build Ukrainian. In his signal work, “A Historical dent of the literary society MUR Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in New a storage facility alongside the damaged Phonology of the Ukrainian Language,” (Mystetskyi Ukrainskyi Rukh) in York on April 16. Interment will be at fourth reactor that will hold the rods and published in 1979, Prof. Shevelov took Germany. Cambridge Cemetery in Cambridge, other radioactive material of the issue with the habitual Russian theory and In 1959-1961 and 1981-1986 he served Mass., next to the site where Prof. Chornobyl reactors. The facility is showed that the Ukrainian language has as president of the Ukrainian Academy of Shevelov’s mother is buried. expected to be completed at the end of had its own characteristic development Arts and Sciences in the U.S.A. (UVAN). A memorial service marking the 2003. from early on, on par with that of other In 1989 Prof. Shevelov was elected hon- 40th day of Prof. Shevelov’s passing will Key to ensuring the long-term safety great Slavic languages. orary president of UVAN. be held Monday, May 6, to be followed of the area, however, is the development His other works – such as “The Syntax In 1991, Prof. Shevelov became one of by a memorial program at the Ukrainian of a new concrete shelter over the disin- of Modern Ukrainian” (1963), “A the first scholars of the Ukrainian diaspo- Academy of Arts and Sciences, 206 W. tegrating sarcophagus that currently cov- Prehistory of Slavic: The Historical ra to be elected a foreign member of the 100th St., in New York. (Details will be ers the destroyed fourth reactor. It was Phonology of Common Slavic” (1965), National Academy of Sciences of (newly announced in the press.) originally erected in a matter of months “Die ukrainische Schriftsprache, 1798- independent) Ukraine. In the year 2000, after the disaster with little planning or 1965” (1966), “The Ukrainian Language he received the highest civilian honor Dr. Oleksa Bilaniuk is president of the consideration for durability and longevi- in the First Half of the 20th Century: Its bestowed by the Government of Ukraine Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences ty. State and Status” (1989) – have greatly – The National Shevchenko Prize. in the U.S.A. and professor of physics The international community has contributed to the firm establishment of Even though Yuriy Volodymyrovych emeritus at Swarthmore College in pledged $720 million of the approxi- Ukrainian as a component of Slavic Shevelov has departed, his magnificent Swarthmore, Pa. No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 11 BOOK REVIEW: The making of Yurii Shevelov “Ya – Mene – Meni ... (i Dovkruhy). Spohady” (Memoirs) by Yuriy Shevelov (Yuriy Saddled with the wrong “social origins” discouraged it, even though she remained Sherekh), Volume 1 – “V Ukraini” (In Ukraine), Volume 2 – “V Evropi” (In Europe). after the revolution, the young Yuriy pessimistic about Ukrainian independ- Kharkiv-New York: Vydannia Chasopysu Berezil, M. P. Kots Publishers, 2001. Shevelov lives in fear of being exposed ence. Prof. Shevelov says that his first as a general’s son by Soviet authorities. trip to Lviv after the Soviet takeover also by Dr. Oleh S. Ilnytzkyi urbane and sophisticated consciousness. This other Shevelov is an impractical, transformed him thanks to the city’s Prof. Shevelov’s unwinding memory sickly, non-athletic and timid individual, “real” Ukrainian spirit. However, the Yuriy (George) Shevelov (a.k.a. Yuriy plays with the metaphor of film and the prefiguring the scholar and professor only scholars he met there (e.g., Shchurat) Sherekh), born December 8, 1908, died fragmentary nature of photographic by his obsessive intellectual thirst, which, made a poor impression on him. on April 12, at age 93. This two-volume slides. The autobiographical self is pre- despite the hardships of the 1920s and memoir, written over the course of many Two people stood out in Prof. sented with a sense of distance, the occa- 1930s, was quenched by a self-sacrificing Shevelov’s life: his mother and the lin- years, indelibly inscribes his life in sional irony – as if the mature Shevelov mother and Kharkiv’s cultural amenities. Ukrainian culture – a culture he con- guist Leonid Bulakhovskyi, his professor were discovering a stranger from the past. The memoir, in short, is in part a in graduate school. Prof. Shevelov did sciously chose and whose remarkable But these are not self-absorbed memoirs. “Bildungsroman,” arguably one of the public servant he was for well over a half not know and did not like his own father. To a large degree they are a reflection on most interesting and moving aspects of He says he did not love his sister Vira, century. Through the power of the word, decades of Ukrainian culture, especially this work. In his youth, Prof. Shevelov which he cherished above all else, Prof. who died in 1925 because he was jealous literature and theater. Prof. Shevelov says he developed an inferiority complex, of her. His mother, on the other hand is Shevelov now comes to life and with him brings his erudition and taste to bear on a i.e., an inclination to settle for “second the age in which he lived. recalled fondly and frequently, as an variety of cultural events in Kharkiv, place” or what he calls “kompleks druhoi intelligent and courageous woman who Let us begin with the obvious: Prof. Lviv, Germany and elsewhere. In the party” (the “second bench complex”), a Shevelov is undoubtedly a towering cul- coped extremely well with her disastrous hands of another, these mini-essays and reference to the second-row school bench plunge of status from that of a general’s tural and scholarly figure. That much we travelogues could have been tedious, but he chose for himself in the classroom. He wife to that of a Soviet cleaning woman, intuit from encyclopedias where his Prof. Shevelov’s are invariably interest- claims that this need to recede into the in the process passing on to her son, achievements as world-renowned linguist ing, gripping and historically priceless. background (but never into last place) under extremely difficult conditions, the and literary critic are noted in far too Whether he is writing about the Berezil always kept him from taking leadership old imperial intelligentsia’s cult of cul- modest terms; that much we know as pro- theater or the literary organization MUR, positions both in Soviet Ukraine and later fessors in Slavic disciplines, as graduate ture. Bulakhovskyi, a Jew, was clearly students and as lovers of Ukrainian litera- much more for Prof. Shevelov than a ture. Many people have read his articles mentor; he became a friend. Prof. and books because they have become ... a complex and unexpected self-portrait Shevelov looked up to him and several required readings in the subjects to which against the background of nearly a century times recalls sadly that Bulakhovskyi was he contributed so mightily. Others have not able to say farewell to him when he turned to his writings because they sim- of Ukrainian history and myriad other lives. was suddenly evacuated eastward when ply offer insight and understanding that is the Nazis approached Kharkiv. The not available anywhere else. respect Prof. Shevelov accords to But because Yuriy Shevelov walked Bulakhovskyi is entirely absent when he and worked among us – in the DP camps he leaves the reader with a tangible sense in the diaspora: writes about Ivan Bilodid and Roman of Europe, at Harvard and Columbia uni- not only of cultural artifacts, but of the “The complex of the second bench Jacobson, individuals he associates with versities, in the scholarly institutions and immediate social and historical moment stayed with me for the rest of my life. perfidy. journals of the diaspora – it is easy to that gave birth to them. During the Soviet period there was not In the introductory pages of his mem- confuse awareness of this outstanding The literary qualities of this memoir much choice. I had a bad ‘social pedi- oir Prof. Shevelov makes a promise to be person with knowing him. While no are probably best embodied in the endless gree’ which I was forced to conceal, sincere but clearly states that he will not doubt there are privileged individuals gallery of portraits. Some are no longer therefore there was no point in standing speak about love and sex. Despite this who have been close to him, most people, than a few phrases or sentences; others out, attracting much attention to oneself caveat, he does circumspectly mention like myself, were only acquainted with are extended physical and psychological ... I worked hard, students did not like these subjects from time to time, and not his writings and “knew” him from brief characterizations. Prof. Shevelov recre- me, but I never tried to stand out ... All without some wry humor. The intimacy encounters, framed by professional set- ates his contemporaries with wit and art, these circumstances could not but accen- he establishes with the reader is not tings. One of mine, as a graduate student, writing equally well about the famous, tuate a ‘complex of the second bench.’ founded on the voyeuristic but the intel- left me nervous, excited and feeling intel- the infamous and the totally unknown. But it did not come from fear, caution or lectual. Is this memoir, therefore cold, lectually inadequate. Over the years, my He describes his immediate and extended opportunism; it came about from my first without emotions? Hardly. This is ulti- mind constructed a summary impression family, his colleagues and friends, and contact with the world outside my family mately an intensely human and humane of him as an intensely private but probing even his students, to whom he was very ... Fear and caution were ... rationaliza- document, a history of one man and, in individual, a personality that harbored committed. He writes about Ukrainians, tions of a deep-seated, a natural second- large measure, a history of several gener- both gentleness and steel. Russians and Jews (the latter included bench complex. That is why it stayed ations, their hopes, achievements and Now this superb memoir takes away some of his closest friends). One of Prof. with me after I escaped the Soviet orbit.” failures. It ends with Yuriy Shevelov some of the mystery surrounding the man Shevelov’s obvious tasks was to become This doleful leitmotif serves as a leaving for America to take up a position and gives us even something much better: an eyewitness for those whose voice was refrain in the memoir. at Harvard University. The present two a complex and unexpected self-portrait silenced by war and terror, often at a very Prof. Shevelov’s not-so-sentimental volumes foreshadow the new life with against the background of nearly a centu- early age. The last moments and brief education offers a fascinating glimpse several cryptic and unsympathetic refer- ry of Ukrainian history and myriad other lives of individuals like these are record- into the evolution of his Ukrainian ences to Roman Jacobson, professor of lives. ed here and there in laconic prose. national identity, or, as he puts it, his Harvard and MIT. However, for now, Prof. Shevelov’s memoir is a literary Prof. Shevelov’s first–person narrator “conversion” (navernennia) to Ukrainian there is no third volume titled “In tour de force. The careful reader will find has an unsentimental voice, a razor-sharp culture. His first love was Russian litera- some repetitions and orthographic incon- America,” only excerpts published in intellect, a sense of irony; most of all he ture, in particular the Romantics and Suchasnist (December 1994). sistencies, but the work as a whole is a is endowed with culture. A man of the Pushkin. He notes on several occasions marvelously readable, self-contained nar- For everyone who has known, heard or city (Kharkiv), he is somewhat alienated the infectious enthusiasm with which wondered about Yuriy Shevelov these rative, realized in elegant and controlled by the “rustic” temperament of most Russian teachers (all women) spread the prose. It invokes a vast panorama – the memoirs will be a gratifying reading Ukrainians. This persona is an elitist in word of Russian letters to the young and experience both for what they reveal last years of the tsarist empire, the rise of the best sense of the word, someone who counts himself among those who were Soviet power, the period of about this scholar and what the scholar does not suffer fools lightly. An ethical thus inspired. Initially, there were no reveals about the 20th century. Ukrainization, the onset of Stalinism, the and honorable man, this Shevelov finds it Ukrainian books in the Shevelov house- German invasion of Ukraine, the Soviet impossible to be malevolent but is also hold and Shevchenko was available only occupation of western Ukraine and émi- incapable of offering forgiveness to those in a bad Russian translation. To his sis- gré life in Europe. Prof. Shevelov sheds who might have transgressed against him ter’s fiancée, Tolia (Anatolii) Nosiv, an light on such topics as literature, scholar- or committed evil. The man writing these anthropologist who was later arrested and ship, education, everyday social life, memoirs is a teacher and a professor, a sentenced to hard labor, the young Yuriy inter-ethnic relations and politics. All this professional critic who, while supportive, Shevelov declared that the Ukrainian lan- is done through the sparkling prism of his evaluates students and colleagues with guage, if it in fact existed, was too ugly devastating outspokenness. In a word, the for use. Nosiv’s answer – “A language Dr. Oleh S. Ilnytzkyj is a full professor Shevelov narrating this memoir is self- spoken by millions of people cannot be in the department of modern languages assured and firm in his opinions, a wit- ugly” – changed Prof. Shevelov’s life. As and cultural studies, University of Alberta, ness and practitioner of Ukrainian culture he points out, the Ukrainian cultural where he teaches in the Ukrainian to be reckoned with. renascence of the 1920s, Ukrainization Language Program. He is the author of But this confident narrator also gives also had an impact. But the words of 1 “Ukrainian Futurism, 1914-1930.” His us a perspective on a figure notably less Nosiv played a critical role in his meta- most recent co-authored publication is the poised and stately. This other Shevelov is morphosis. “Concordance to the Poetic Works of the son of a German father and a half- After this, Prof. Shevelov was attract- Taras Shevchenko” in four volumes. He is German mother: a Shevelov that grew up ed to Ukrainian high culture, and he also the editor of Canadian Slavonic in Russian culture. His father – a woman- began identifying with Ukrainian “out- Papers. In recognition of his research and izer, a general in the tsar’s army and a siders” and “underdogs,” thus eliminating scholarship, Dr. Ilnytzkyj was awarded the devoted servant of the empire – changed Russian and German as potential options McCalla Professorship for 2001-2002 by his German name “Schneider” to for his identity. Prof. Shevelov’s mother Cover of the first volume of the mem- the University of Alberta. “Shevelov” to appear more Russian. feared his “Ukrainian” choice but never oirs of George Y. Shevelov. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16

CONCERTby Zdanna Krawciw REVIEW:notes, one Horowitzof Mr. Onishchenko’s inter-Competition winners in Washington ests is writing poetry and throughout his ALEXANDRIA, Va. – On Sunday, performance his poetic nature came March 24, three young pianists presented through. His stirring rendition of an impressive program at the Lyceum in Nyzhankivsky’s impressionistic Little Alexandria, Va. The concert was spon- Suite “Letters to Her” brought out the sored by The Washington Group Cultural myriad colors and the exquisite cantabile Fund under the patronage of the Embassy lines of this interesting music. It is worth of Ukraine. The performers were the noting that this little-known work com- winners of the fourth International pared favorably with the well-known Competition for Young Pianists in masters represented in this program. Mr. Memory of Vladimir Horowitz which was initiated in Kyiv in 1994. A total of Onishchenko’s last offering was Liszt’s 416 young pianists from 25 countries brilliant “Spanish Rhapsody.” In his have participated in the competition since interpretation of this showpiece, he not its inception. only met all the technical challenges but This year’s recipient of the first prize also demonstrated superb control over a in the Junior Group, 14 year-old Kyrylo wide range of expression and a great Keduk of Belarus, was the first per- sense of rhythm. former. His rendition of the Chopin Twenty-year-old Mariya Kim of Polonaise, Op. 71, exhibited his polished Ukraine, winner of the first prize in the technique and his adeptness at producing Senior Group, was the last performer. a wide range of dynamic shading. The She opened her program with Chopin’s charming Polichinelle and one of the Andante Spianato and Grande Polonaise Études Tableaux by Rachmaninoff fur- Brillante which proved her to be an ther displayed Mr. Keduk’s technical accomplished pianist and a seasoned per- mastery. A warm singing tone came former. In the Andante, the graceful runs through in Glebov-Olovnikov’s lovely were at once crisp and delicate; there miniature, the Adagio “Little Prince and were subtle rubatos incorporated in the the Rose.” Mr. Keduk’s program con- melodic passages, but the rhythm was cluded with the most challenging piece preserved throughout and the mood was of the set, Liszt’s Tarantella, in which never overly sentimental. Ms. Kim’s Winners of the IV International Piano Competition in memory of Vladimir once again the performer delighted the interpretation of the contrasting Horowitz: (from left) Kyrylo Keduk of Belarus, Junior Group; Mariya Kim of audience with his precise finger tech- Polonaise, benefited from the unhurried Ukraine, Senior Group; Dmytro Onishchenko of Ukraine, Intermediate nique and his singing tone in the con- tempo and was distinguished by its warm Group; at the Lyceum in Alexandria, Va. trasting slow section. fluid tone and the attention paid to the The second performer, 18-year-old rhythmic nuances. The concert concluded each of the performers with tumultuous, The Washington Group Cultural Fund in Dmytro Onishchenko of Ukraine, was with Kosenko’s Poem, Op. 5, a complex well-deserved applause. A short reception the 2001-2002 music series. The high the first-place winner in the Intermediate work with an interesting harmonic struc- after the program provided an opportunity caliber of the performances at these con- Group. He opened his program with the ture. Ms. Kim’s rendition was powerful, for the audience to meet the performers. certs has earned praise for the project and hauntingly beautiful “Meditation” by moving and musically mature. The piano recital on March 24 was has attracted a devoted audience in the Tchaikovsky. According to the program Thc appreciative audience rewarded one of a set of five concerts sponsored by greater Washington area. Northern Kentucky University music students from Ukraine perform in Cincinnati

by Dr. Zinowij Lew Melnyk CINCINNATI, Ohio — A “Piano and Strings Concert,” featuring music students from Ukraine studying at Northern Kentucky University, was held here on March 14 in the Bankers Club. The stu- dents performed a program of works by Mozart, Schumann, Franck, Liszt and Prokofiev. On the occasion of the concert, a brief welcome was extended by T. William Kelleher on behalf of the Bankers Club as well as by the President of Northern Kentucky University, Dr. James C. Vortuba. The concert, held as part of the Northern Kentucky University “Presidential Concert Series,” featured pianists Anna Polusmiak, Anna Sysyn and Dmytro Shelest, and string performers Taras Yaropud and Yuri Vorotnikov, violins; Serhiy Borkovsky, viola; and Yuri Pohoretsky, cello. Misses. Polusmiak and Sysun as well as Mr. Shelest are students who are continuing their studies with Prof. Serhiy Polusmiak, professor at the Kharkiv Institute of Arts and the Special Music School for Gifted Children in Kharkiv who currently, is artist- in-residence and Neyer Family Professor of Music at Northern Kentucky University. Messrs. Yaropud, Vorotnikov, Borkovsky and Pohoretsky are members of NKU’s Amernet String Quartet and the recipients of the first scholarships provided by the Patricia A. Corbett Strings Program Music students from Ukraine studying at Northern Kentucky University who performed in the “Piano and Strings at NKU. Concert” held as part of the university’s “Presidential Concert Series”: (front row, from left) Anna Sysun, Anna Polusmiak, The students, ranging in age from 18 to Serhiy Borkovsky; (back row) Dmitri Shelest, Taras Yaropud, Yuri Pohoretsky and Yuri Vorotnikov. 22, hail from Kharkiv, Kyiv and Kamianets-Podilskyi. They have taken part • Taras Yaropud, violinist, is the winner studies at the Kharkiv Institute of the Arts Prokofiev International Competition, in various young artists competitions in of both the First Prize and the Grand Prize (2000). He took part in music festivals in Moscow, 1995 (third prize); International Ukraine, Russia, Germany and the Czech at the Ukrainian Young Artists Competition Ukraine, Russia, Poland, as well as Egypt Chamber Competition, Moscow, 1996 (sec- Republic, and have performed on many (1998). He toured Europe as member of the and Austria. ond prize); and the first Dotzauer occasions in Ukraine, Europe, Latin Kyiv Chamber Orchestra (1999-2001). • Serhiy Borkovsky, violist, studied at the International Cello Competition, Dresden, America, Japan and Egypt, as well as North • Yuri Vorotnikov, violinist, studied at the Kyiv Conservatory. Germany 1998, (special prize). America. Kharkiv Special Music School for Gifted • Yuri Pohoretsky, cello, is a graduate of Brief profiles of the performers follow. Children (KhSMSG), and continued his the KhSMSGC. He is a laureate of the (Continued on page 19) No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 13

DATELINE NEW YORK: A benefit for the Shevchenko Society by Helen Smindak

Superb operatic vocalizing and rarely heard piano mas- terpieces were the high points of an exhilarating evening when Metropolitan Opera basso Paul Plishka and acclaimed concert pianist Thomas Hrynkiw teamed up for a benefit recital in aid to the Shevchenko Scientific Society’s scholarship fund. Held on March 21 in the elegant Marine Room of the historic India House in Manhattan’s Wall Street area, the concert was sponsored by the Shevchenko Scientific Society and the board of governors of India House, a pri- vate professional club. Attended by a number of Ukrainian diplomatic officials and other dignitaries, the recital proved to be aesthetically as well as musically satisfying, and could easily top a list of the grandest Ukrainian cultural happenings in New York City. Cocktails at 5:30 p.m., accompanied by tantalizing hors d’oeuvres created by the master chefs of India House and served by white-gloved waiters, preceded the 7 p.m. recital. A champagne reception in the Pearl Street Room followed the concert, providing an opportunity for guests to mingle and chat with the stars. The warm and wonderful event was opened by George Gregor, president of India House, whose Ukrainian back- ground (and pronunciation) served him very nicely as he welcomed diplomats and their spouses, presented the notable performers and introduced Dr. Larissa Fran Dickson Onyshkevych president of the Shevchenko Scientific Guests at the VIP reception following the concert with basso Paul Plishka (fourth from right) and pianist Society. Dr. Onyshkevych extended high praise to those Thomas Hrynkiw (sixth from right), included Ukrainian diplomats and Shevchenko Scientific Society members, who had planned and organized the event, in particular led by the society’s president, Dr. Laryssa Onyshkevych (fourth from left). Messrs. Plishka, Hrynkiw and Gregor, and Dr. Andrij Szul, international business lawyer and consultant who conceived Responding to the standing ovation at the concert’s end, known; this is probably its premiere on this side (of the the idea for the event, and declared that “three different Mr. Plishka gave out with a powerful aria from Mozart’s “Il Atlantic).” Just before the opening notes of “Variations on a worlds came together to work for a single goal – to raise Barbiere di Siviglia” – an aria he has sung at the Met on Ukrainian Theme,” he revealed that “this work is seldom funds that will help students in Ukraine.” countless occasions and is performing there during the cur- played; it’s very difficult.” (Mr. Sawycky’s review of the Mr. Plishka’s offerings of two Mozart arias – the rousing rent spring season. recital appears below.) “Non Piu Andrai” from “Le Nozze di Figaro” and Equally entrancing were the works aired by Mr. The grand piano played by Mr. Hrynkiw was a custom- “Madamina,” the catalogue aria from Don Giovanni – as Hrynkiw, an artist who from age 19 has won numerous made special model provided by Yamaha, which donated well as Franz Schubert’s “Erlkönig” and a cycle of tender competitions and garnered international awards and grants. the use of the instrument for the evening and also sent over Blue Mountain ballads by Paul Bowles admirably showed He presented stunning performances of two rarely heard its own master piano tuner to make sure every string was off his beautifully produced bass and polished dramatic works by Ukrainian composers – Osyp Vytvytskyi’s little- perfectly pitched. skills. known, sentimental piece “Ukrainka” and Nestor Among those enjoying the recital and the exotic charms Two Ukrainian compositions, beautifully executed, were Nyzhankivskyi’s powerful “Variations on a Ukrainian of India House were the deputy chief of mission of included in Mr. Plishka’s repertoire – “Bezmezhneye Pole” Theme.” Ukraine’s Embassy to the United States, Volodymyr to the words of Ivan Franko, and “Mynaiut Dni” to the Roman Sawycky, writer of the “Sounds and Views” Yatsenkivskyi, and his wife, Olha; Serhiy Pohoreltzev, con- words of Taras Shevchenko, both compositions by Mykola music column for The Ukrainian Weekly, who was joyous- sul general of Ukraine in New York, and his wife, Svitlana; Lysenko. He was ably and sensitively accompanied ly taking in the music from an up-front seat, leaned over to throughout the evening by Mr. Hrynkiw. whisper to this reporter that “this piece (‘Ukrainka’) is little (Continued on page 23)

the professional/national trend in Ukraine’s conviction and earnestness with which he music. Mr. Plishka’s interpretations of his still projects this music and verse. (After art songs “Bezmezhneye Pole” (Boundless listening to Mr. Plishka’s recordings of Field, lyrics by Ivan Franko) and “Mynayut Lysenko and his pronunciation of Dni” (Days Pass, lyrics by Taras Shevchenko’s lyrics, Ukraine’s compos- Shevchenko) once again brought to the fore er-laureate Mykola Kolessa found it hard the soloist’s dramatic gifts and commitment to believe the singer does not have a to this music. command of the language in everyday National poet Shevchenko wrote conversation.) “Days Pass” for diaspora Ukrainians, The genius of Mozart both began and chiding them for “sleeping in freedom” ended this program (Madamina aria from and complacency. Such pertinent lines “Don Giovanni”). Yet, towards the con- found an ideal exponent in the Ukrainian clusion of the concert, the post-romantic Plishka and Hrynkiw stellar American basso Mr. Plishka. Any alter- “Blue Mountain Ballads” (texts by Long in preparation but postponed due to Mozart’s “Non Piu Andrai” (from “Le ation in Mr. Plishka’s voice through the tragic events in Lower Manhattan, the bene- Nozze di Figaro”) and Schubert’s years apparently did not affect the inner (Continued on page 17) fit concert for the Shevchenko Scientific “Erlkonig” (Goethe) set the prevailing Society’s Scholarship Fund took place on authoritative tone for the evening’s soloist. March 21 at India House in New York. Mr. Plishka’s artistry and well-staged dra- Showcasing the international team of Paul matic skills (in “Erlkonig”) were sound Plishka, basso, and Thomas Hrynkiw, paintings aptly framed by accompanist pianist, the recital filled the Marine Room Hrynkiw. of India House, a national historic land- The central part of the program featured mark, and was a complete success, as well three Ukrainian composers. Mr. Hrynkiw as a cultural landmark in the history of the apparently premiered “Ukrainka” by the lit- Ukrainian American community. tle-known Osyp Vytvytskyi (1813-1866), The printed program included notes on whose salon music fit admirably into the the origins and purpose of India House surrounding ambiance. While deceptively within Manhattan’s business community. simple, “Ukrainka” exuded charm and gen- Following a welcoming address by host tle magic in the overall ethnic fantasy George Gregor, president of the clubhouse, frame. Fast becoming Mr. Hrynkiw’s signa- and opening remarks by Dr. Laryssa ture work is Nestor Nyzhankivsky’s grand Onyshkevych, president of the Shevchenko “Variations on a Ukrainian Theme.” Once Scientific Society, the recital commenced championed by the legendary dame Lubka with what turned out to be a tasteful and Kolessa, these Variations are rarely heard well-balanced program of Ukrainian, today due to severe technical demands on Austrian and American music. The Marine the pianist. In Mr. Hrynkiw’s hands, howev- Room’s decor with a color scheme of er, the piece took off in a note-perfect virtu- pale/dark green plus off white added to the oso flight one would wish to have on CD. Fran Dickson elegance of the proceedings. The final Ukrainian composer on the Basso Paul Plishka (second from left) with (from left) Dr. Andrij Szul, Dr. Jerry The genuine stylistic definition of program was Mykola Lysenko, founder of Fernandez, governor of India House, and George Gregor, president of India House. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16

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decision on the election results after Ç ëéêéäéÇàâ ÑÖçú ÇßÑïéÑì ì Çßóçßëíú NEWSBRIEFS reviewing all complaints regarding the bal- (Continued from page 14) lot in the constituency. The CEC also ·Î. Ô. Yulia: “workable” majority impossible annulled the decision of the election com- mission in District 119 (Lviv Oblast) giv- ßÇÄçÄ äãûîÄëÄ KYIV – Yulia Tymoshenko, the leader ing the parliamentary seat to Our Ukraine of the eponymous election bloc, told jour- candidate Oleksander Hudyma. The CEC’s ·Û‰ÛÚ¸ ‚¥‰Ôð‡‚ÎÂÌ¥ nalists on April 15 that a “real, workable ruling followed a complaint from a candi- ëãìÜÅà ÅéÜß majority” in the newly elected Verkhovna date from the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc who ‚ ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍËı ˆÂðÍ‚‡ı Rada cannot be created, Interfax reported. said the protocols handed by the district ‚ ÔÓ̉¥ÎÓÍ, 22 Í‚¥ÚÌfl 2002 ð.: Ms. Tymoshenko said there are no “basic commission to election monitors differ principles” on which such a majority can from those passed to the CEC. (RFE/RL be formed. “We can only speak about a sit- Newsline). ͇Ú‰ð‡ Ò‚. ÇÓÎÓ‰ËÏËð‡, Stamford, CT, „Ó‰. 7-χ ‚˜.; uational majority,” she added. She ͇ÔÎˈfl ëåè±åÅ,Stamford, CT; For a United Ukraine expands appealed to deputies elected in single-man- ÒÂϥ̇ð¥È̇ ͇ÔÎˈfl Ò‚. LJÒËÎ¥fl, Stamford, CT; date constituencies not to join the pro-pres- CHERKASY – Six lawmakers of the ͇̈ÂÎflð¥È̇ ͇ÔÎˈfl, Stamford, CT; idential For a United Ukraine bloc. She seven elected in single-mandate con- ˆÂðÍ‚‡ Ò‚. åËı‡ªÎ‡, Woonsocket, RI; also announced that her parliamentary cau- stituencies in Cherkasy Oblast (central ˆÂðÍ‚‡ Ò‚. åËı‡ªÎ‡, Buffalo, NY ; cus will initiate an impeachment procedure Ukraine) have declared their intention to ˆÂðÍ‚‡ Ò‚. ß‚‡Ì‡ ïðÂÒÚËÚÂÎfl, Syracuse, NY; against President Leonid Kuchma in the join the pro-presidential For a United new Parliament. (RFE/RL Newsline). Ukraine parliamentary caucus, UNIAN ˆÂðÍ‚‡ çÂÛÒÚ‡˛˜Óª èÓÏÓ˜¥, Lackawanna, NY; reported on April 11, quoting the Cherkasy ÒÓ·Óð Ò‚. ûð‡ Û ã¸‚Ó‚¥ Ú‡ Ô‡ð‡Ù¥flθ̥ ıð‡ÏË Û ïÓ‰ÓðÓ‚¥, Newly elected deputy released from jail Oblast administration spokeswoman. The äÛÎË-ÍÓ‚¥ ¥ Ç‡Ò˛˜ËÌ¥, ìÍð‡ªÌ‡; KYIV – A court in Kyiv on April 12 six reportedly made up their minds follow- ‚ 粇ðÍÛ ëÎÛÊ·‡ ÅÓʇ ·Û‰Â ‚¥‰Ôð‡‚ÎÂ̇ ‚ Ô’flÚÌˈ˛, 26 Í‚¥ÚÌfl ordered the release of Andrii Shkil, the ing a meeting with President Leonid 2002 ð., Ó „Ó‰. 7-¥È ‚˜. ‚ ˆÂðÍ‚¥ Ò‚. ß‚‡Ì‡ ïðÂÒÚËÚÂÎfl. leader of the Ukrainian National Kuchma on April 9. (RFE/RL Newsline). èðÓÒËÏÓ ÔðÓ ÏÓÎËÚ‚Ë Á‡ ÒÔÓÍ¥È ‰Û¯¥ ÔÓÍ¥ÈÌÓ„Ó ß‚‡Ì‡. Assembly, who was elected to the Our Ukraine loses Zaporizhia seat Verkhovna Rada from a single-mandate Ç¥˜Ì‡ âÓÏÛ Ô‡Ï’flÚ¸! constituency in the Lviv Oblast, UNIAN ZAPORIZHIA – The Appeals Court in reported. Mr. Shkil had been in jail for Zaporizhia has invalidated the election more than a year, facing charges of organ- results in District 82 where, according to a izing violent clashes with police during an preliminary report, the seat was won by anti-presidential protest in Kyiv on March Oleh Oleksenko from Our Ukraine, á Ì‚ËÏÓ‚ÌËÏ ÒÏÛÚÍÓÏ ¥ ʇÎÂÏ ÔÓ‚¥‰ÓÏÎflπÏÓ ð¥‰ÌËı, ÔðËflÚÂÎ¥‚ ¥ 9, 2001. (RFE/RL Newsline). UNIAN reported on April 15. The court Á̇ÈÓÏËı, ˘Ó 8 Í‚¥ÚÌfl 2002 ð. ÔÓ ÍÓðÓÚÍ¥È ¥ ÌÂÒÔÓ‰¥‚‡Ì¥È ̉ÛÁ¥ ruling is not subject to appeal. (RFE/RL Á‡ÓÒÏÓÚðÂÌËÈ Ì‡ÈÒ‚flÚ¥¯ËÏË í‡È̇ÏË, ‚¥‰¥È¯Ó‚ Û Ç¥˜Ì¥ÒÚ¸ ̇¯ Anti-Kuchma deputy charges vote rigging Newsline). ̇ȉÓðÓʘËÈ åìÜ, ÅÄíúäé, ÑßÑìçúé ¥ ÅêÄí KYIV – Lawmaker Oleksander Zhyr, EU notes democratic progress ·Î. Ô. the chairman of the temporary parliamen- tary commission investigating the murder KYIV – The European Union said in a of journalist Heorhii Gongadze, has statement released on April 10 that ‰-ð ÇéãéÑàåàê ÅéÑçÄê appealed to the Supreme Court to invali- Ukraine’s parliamentary election showed ̇ð. 20 ·ÂðÂÁÌfl 1915 ð. ‚ ÒÂÎ¥ çËÍÓÎӂ˘¥ ÍÓÎÓ åÓÒÚËÒ¸Í, ɇ΢Ë̇, date the election in single-mandate District progress toward respecting international flÍ ÒËÌ Ó. ∏‚„Â̇ ¥ ëÚÂه̥ª Á ð. çÂÒÚÓð. 35 (Dnipropetrovsk Oblast), UNIAN standards despite “major deficiencies” in reported on April 11. According to interme- the way the poll was conducted, Reuters ì Ç¥‰Ì¥ ÒÚÛ‰¥˛‚‡‚ ÒÔ¥‚ ¥ ÏÛÁËÍÛ ‚ åÛÁË˜Ì¥È Ä͇‰ÂÏ¥ª. ìÌ¥‚ÂðÒËÚÂÚҸͥ ÒÚÛ‰¥ª diate results during the vote count, Mr. reported. The statement expressed hope Á‡Í¥Ì˜Ë‚ 1947 ð. ‰ÓÍÚÓð‡ÚÓÏ ÂÍÓÌÓÏ¥˜ÌËı ̇ÛÍ. ç‡ ÂÏ¥£ð‡ˆ¥ª ‚ äÎ¥‚ÎẨ¥ ¥ è‡ðÏ¥ ·Û‚ ‡ÍÚË‚ÌËÏ Û „ðÓχ‰Ò¸ÍÓÏÛ, ÔÓÎ¥Ú˘ÌÓÏÛ ¥ ˆÂðÍÓ‚ÌÓÏÛ ÊËÚÚ¥. Zhyr (supported by Our Ukraine) appeared that Ukraine’s newly elected Parliament to be winning the election in the constituen- will strengthen democratic reforms in the èéïéêéççß ÇßÑèêÄÇà ‚¥‰·ÛÎËÒfl 11 Í‚¥ÚÌfl 2002 ð.‚ Á‡‚‰ÂÌÌ¥ äÓÎÓ‰¥È-ã‡ÁÛÚ‡ cy, but the protocol of the district election country. (RFE/RL Newsline). ‚ è‡ðÏ¥, ‡ ‚ Ô’flÚÌˈ˛, 12 Í‚¥ÚÌfl ‚ ˆÂðÍ‚¥ èÓÍðÓ‚‡ èðÂÒ‚flÚÓª ÅÓ„ÓðӉˈ¥ ¥ ̇ commission stated that another candidate Ô‡ð‡Ù¥flθÌÓÏÛ ˆ‚ËÌÚ‡ð¥. outpaced Mr. Zhyr by 720 votes. Mr. Denmark closes Embassy in Ukraine Zhyr’s proxies passed to the Supreme Ç ·ÂÁÏÂÊÌÓÏÛ ÒÏÛÚÍÛ Á‡Î˯ËÎËÒ¸: ‰ðÛÊË̇ – ãûÅÄ Éìêäé ÅéÑçÄê Court a videotape that reportedly shows KYIV – The Embassy of Denmark in Ukraine will be closed down on June 1, ‰ÓÌfl – ãßÑÄ ÅÄãÄÉìíêÄä Á ÏÛÊÂÏ åàïÄâãéå representatives of the Dnipropetrovsk ÒËÌ – ‰-ð åàêéç ÅéÑçÄê Á ‰ðÛÊËÌÓ˛ åÄêíéû Oblast administration instructing the heads UNIAN reported on April 10, and the ‚ÌÛ˜ÍË – ãüêàëÄ ÅéÑçÄê of polling station commissions in the con- embassy will stop issuing visas on April – çÄíÄãü ÅéÑçÄê stituency to rewrite their protocols to Mr. 15. Ukrainians must now apply to the ÒÂÒÚðË – ãûÅÄ üçéÇàó Á ÏÛÊÂÏ åàïÄâãéå Zhyr’s disadvantage. Our Ukraine said in a Danish missions in Warsaw or Moscow for – ßêÖçÄ ëÇÖêä statement that the ballot in District 35 rep- Danish visas. The Danish government is Ú‡ ·ÎËʘ‡ ¥ ‰‡Î¸¯‡ ðÓ‰Ë̇ ‚ ÄÏÂðˈ¥, ä‡Ì‡‰¥, èÓθ˘¥ ¥ resented a “mockery of the very idea of closing 10 embassies in various countries ìÍð‡ªÌ¥. democratic elections.” (RFE/RL Newsline). in an effort to reduce budget expenditures. (RFE/RL Newsline). Ç¥˜Ì‡ âÓÏÛ Ô‡Ï’flÚ¸! Supreme Court rules on Zhyr appeal Russia to give up $170 M for Ukraine? KYIV – The Supreme Court has invali- dated the election results in eight polling MOSCOW – Russian Prime Minister stations of District 35 and obliged the Mikhail Kasianov told journalists in Moscow on April 10 that the Russian Central Election Commission to recount DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS votes in this constituency without taking Federation, because of “strategic consider- into account ballots cast in those eight sta- ations,” may stop collecting value-added to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly – in the Ukrainian or English language – are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. tions, UNIAN reported on April 15. The tax (VAT) on Russian imports of energy court ruling followed a complaint by prox- resources to Ukraine, UNIAN reported. Information should be addressed to the attention of the Advertising Department ies of lawmaker Oleksander Zhyr, the According to Mr. Kasianov, after canceling and sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 chairman of the temporary parliamentary VAT on Russian gas imports to Ukraine, (NB: please do not include post office box if sending via courier), Parsippany, N.J. 07054; commission investigating the murder of the Russian budget could lose revenues fax, (973) 644-9510; telephone, (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040; e-mail, [email protected]. journalist Heorhii Gongadze, who wanted amounting to some $170 million a year. the election to be invalidated in the entire He added, however, that such a move may constituency. Mr. Zhyr’s proxies claimed be viewed “proceeding not from purely that the election commissions in those economic interests, but from strategic part- eight polling stations rigged the vote nership interests and geopolitical interac- The Economics Education and Research Consortium (EERC) results against Mr. Zhyr. They said Mr. tion” of both countries. “The Russian gov- Zhyr has a good chance to be re-elected to ernment can give up this $170 million, and seeks an Academic Director for its M.A. Program in Economics in Kyiv, Ukraine the Verkhovna Rada as a result of the court I think that we will be able to survive . This is a two-year assignment, beginning Fall 2002, based at Kyiv- ruling. (RFE/RL Newsline). [without this sum],” Mr. Kasianov said, Mohyla Academy, a leading Ukrainian university. The Academic Director will be responsible for adding that such a cancellation is possible organizing and guiding teaching and research, recruiting faculty, developing and monitoring CEC questions results in two districts only if there is “adequate movement on the curriculum, overseeing student admissions and coordinating with the university administra- both sides.” Earlier the same day, the tion and International Advisory Board. Qualifications: Ph.D. in economics, fluency in English, KYIV – The Central Election Russian prime minister held talks with his Commission (CEC) on April 10 canceled Ukrainian counterpart, Anatolii Kinakh. and a strong record of teaching and research. Professional experience in the region, senior the decision of the election commission in Prime Minister Kinakh told journalists that contacts in the international economics profession, management experience, proven success District 18 (Vinnytsia Oblast), stating that next month Ukraine might adopt a deci- in team building, and Ukrainian and/or Russian language skills are strongly preferred. Please Svitlana Melnyk (Socialist Party) won the sion on joining the Eurasian Economic send cover letter and c.v. to: Elizabeth Winship , EERC, 1350 parliamentary election in that constituency, Community – currently composed of Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 1010, Washington, DC 20036. UNIAN reported. The CEC obliged the Russia, Belarus, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan Electronic submissions are encouraged. district election commission to pass a new and Kazakstan. (RFE/RL Newsline). 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16

To the UNA membership: Leipzig String Quartet performs at UIA

• In accordance with the UNA By-Laws, Article 17, all branches, district committees and individual members are invited to submit their proposals for the good and welfare of the association to the UNA Executive Committee. These proposals will be reviewed, and approved or revised, by the Executive Committee, which will then recommend them to the UNA convention’s Committee on Revision of By-Laws for its consideration. That committee will then recom- mend to the convention what action should be taken. Please address such proposals to: Ukrainian National Association, Att’n: Executive Committee, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. • Any proposals for amendments to the UNA By-Laws are to be submitted to the Committee on Revision of By-Laws, which will consider the advisability of the change or revision suggested, and

will then present its recommendation for consideration by the con- Mary E. Pressey vention. Such proposals are to be submitted to the chairperson of the Pre-Convention By-Laws Committee, Taras Szmagala Jr. NEW YORK – Members of the Leipzig String Quartet – Andreas Seidel and Please address proposals regarding by-laws changes to: Ukrainian Tilman Büning, violins, Matthias Moosdorf, cello, and Ivo Bauer, viola – in perform- National Association, Att’n: Taras Szmagala Jr., 2200 Route 10, ance on March 9 at the Ukrainian Institute of America in New York in a program of P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. works by Mendelssohn, Berg, and Beethoven. Since its founding in 1988, the quartet, acclaimed as “one of the towering and most versatile quartets of our time” (Neue Züricher Zeitung), has won numerous prizes and awards, including the – UNA Executive Committee 1991 international ARD Munich competition and the Busch and Siemens prizes. Often offering its own thematic cycles (Schubert, Bach, the contemporaries), the quartet was one of the initiators of the 1996 and 1997 Beethoven Quartet Cycle offered in more than 15 European music centers. Since 1991 the ensemble has had its own concert series, “Pro Quatuour,” at the Gewandhaus, where it currently The local branch of the “Ti Shcho Hrebli Rvut” Sorority for offers a multi-year cycle of the major quartets of the First and Second Viennese senior Plast members will hold its Schools. As a member of the Leipzig Ensemble Avantgard, the quartet formed the “musica nova” series at the Gewandhaus and was awarded the 1993 Schneider- Easter Bazaar Schott prize of the city of Mainz. The quartet’s more than 30 recordings, spanning on Saturday, April 27, 2002, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., at the Plast Domivka, Mozart to Cage and including the complete works of Dessau, Adorno, Eisler, 144 Second Avenue, New York City. Kaminski and Webern, have met with international critical acclaim. We invite the public to visit our bazaar. Orders for babka, paska, syrnyk and other baked goods can be made until April 23 by calling Motria at ûåèá Need a back issue? (917) 841-0962. Proceeds will benefit the Plast Jamboree 2002 ( ), If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, which will be held in Ukraine to celebrate the 90th Anniversary of send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization. 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 17

tainable, then it would be wise to seek a Survival strategies... merger candidate (partner?) while the socie- (Continued from page 4) ty still has sufficient surplus with which to As the sizes of societies increase, so also bargain. A “fire sale” will not be as benefi- can the complexity of their product offer- cial to a society’s members as a sale based from strength. If the two largest fraternal ings and their assets. However, it does not benefit societies believe this strategy is nec- make economic sense to develop a complex essary for their own survival, is it not also a insurance product, say a re-entry term prod- The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Inc. viable alternative for many others? uct, for example, that is expected to be sold cordially invites the Ukrainian American Community and its guests to attend by the same lodge secretaries that have sold Conclusion whole life-type products for the last 30 For many of the smaller fraternal benefit the 26th Convention of the UNWLA years. Similarly, it does not make economic in celebration of the 75th anniversary of the organization’s founding sense to invest in the more esoteric assets societies, the decision to remain an inde- (CMOs or other asset backed securities, for pendent viable society is not a decision that which will take place at the Hyatt Sarasota example) that might develop an extra 25 has been actively made in the past. However, if this smaller society is to remain 1000 Boulevard of the Arts, Sarasota, FL basis points of investment earnings unless on May 24-27, 2002. these additional investment earnings more viable in the future, it must proactively address its future. than offset the increased costs of asset man- Convention highlights: agement and administration, and any addi- Where will your society be four years from now? tional cash flow testing costs. Friday, May 24, 6:00 p.m., Pre-Convention Program will feature David Kramer, Senior Merge Howard W. Heidorn Jr. is consulting Advisor for Global Affairs to Deputy Secretary of State Paula Dobriansky, and others (to be actuary for SSCG, a firm that serves seven announced). If all of the above suggestions seem unat- fraternal benefit socities. Saturday, May 25, 3:00 p.m., Presentation of the first edition of the “Lysty Tak Dovho Idut,” research on the unpublished archives of Lesia Ukrainka found in Prague, Czech Manhattan’s India House. Republic; presentation by Svitlana Kocherha, director of Lesia Ukrainka Museum in Yalta, Ukraine, and member of Ukraine’s Writers Union. Plishka and Hrynkiw... The concert grand piano provided by (Continued from page 13) Yamaha contributed to the full enjoyment Sunday, May 26, 11:45 a.m., Seminar on “Women’s Health and the Environment” presented of this rare event. Kudos are due to Daria by Dr. Lilia Hryhorowych, national deputy of the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine, and Dr. Tennessee Williams) by a student of Christina Durbak, president of World Information Transfer. Aaron Copland, composer and novelist Dykyj, who headed the benefit commit- Paul Bowles (born 1910) were especially tee, as well as to musicologist and attor- Sunday, May, 26, 3:00 p.m., Prof. Valentyna Borysenko, recipient of the Lesia and Petro well evaluated by Mr. Plishka. This ney Dr. Andrij Szul for coordinating and Kowaliw Fund Award for the book “Knowledge of Ukrainian Culture – National Self- attractive cycle of American program supervising all the music details of this Preservation.” music was most fitting as presented in project since the summer of 2001. GALA BANQUET Saturday, May 25, 2002, at 6:30 p.m. in the Main Ballroom. a candidate in election District 90 where “Anti-nationalist”... Our Ukraine candidate Roman Zvarych For room reservations and additional information, please contact (Continued from page 2) was his main opponent. District 90, is the Mrs. Roxolana Yarymovych at 941-966-2292 Ukraine (United) [SDPU], fearing that it former constituency of Congress of was going to lose votes in western Ukraine Ukrainian Nationalists (KUN) leader Slava to the Our Ukraine bloc, tried to gain votes Stetsko (KUN is a member of the Our by playing the nationalist card. The SDPU Ukraine election bloc). FUU openly linked Opportunity in Ukraine argued that its leader, Viktor Medvedchuk, the assassination of Mr. Shkribliak to the was the son of a repressed member of the atmosphere created by the alleged cam- Do you want to make a difference? Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists paign to rehabilitate the Galicia Division. The assassination had all the hallmarks Do you have administrative and leadership skills? (OUN), and claimed that it had prepared a Are you willing to make a volunteer commitment in draft law to rehabilitate the OUN and the of the “attempted assassination” of Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Progressive Socialist Party leader Natalia Ukraine for one year? The SDPU’s populism was evident dur- Vitrenko in the 1999 presidential elections ing Mr. Medvedchuk’s election campaign in Krivyy Rih in an attempt to discredit Mr. An exciting new center in Lviv is providing a range of programs and Kuchma’s main threat, Socialist Party visit on March 15 to Crimea, where he cate- supports for people with special needs, and their families in Ukraine. gorically rejected suggestions that the leader Oleksander Moroz. In the 2002 elec- SDPU sought to rehabilitate the OUN and tions the main threat to the authorities had We need an experienced administrator to help in the establishment UPA. changed to Our Ukraine. and running of this center. You will work as a peer with the Director, The most vociferous condemnations of Mr. Zvarych took up Ukrainian citizen- overseeing areas such as the creation of a public information center; ship after renouncing his U.S. citizenship in the discussions on the rehabilitation of the supervising staff, forging relationships with government, church and OUN and the UPA and the alleged Ivano- the mid-1990s and was elected to the outgo- Frankivsk city decree were by Russian ing Parliament as a member of Rukh. On civil society; organizing seminars, retreats and workshops; writing media outlets, which quoted outraged March 6, the ICTV channel controlled by funding proposals; developing new programs, and more! Russian officials from the State Duma and Labor Ukraine, a member of FUU, had the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The already labeled Zvarych as a “national radi- • If you are fluent in English and Ukrainian... cal” who planned reprisals if Our Ukraine Russian media and officials portrayed these • If you are competent, confident and creative... moves as the program of “national radicals” won the elections. who dominated Our Ukraine. Targeting Mr. Shkribliak, therefore, had • If you have good energy and are able to put your mind and heart In reality, as Ivano-Frankivsk Mayor two purposes: it further blackened Our into this project... Zinovii Shkutiak said, the council had only Ukraine as a “nationalist” formation while contributing to the officially inspired anti- debated the issue – not adopted any deci- We will welcome you with open arms! sion. In his view, the reaction proved that American campaign by pointing to Mr. this was “an attempt by certain political Zvarych, like Mr. Yushchenko, as having We will pay for your travel and living expenses! forces to influence the election process in American connections. We promise you a deeply rewarding opportunity to make a lasting Ukraine.” This view was backed by Zerkalo The SDPU-controlled 1+1 and Inter tele- difference! Nedeli/Dzerkalo Tyzhnia, which concluded vision channels implicated Mr. Zvarych and that the Russian media portrayal of the the U.S. Embassy in the assassination Please send a letter of interest by Monday, May 6th to [email protected] or to entire affair was “largely inaccurate and attempt by citing reports from the SDPU designed to falsely portray the front-running newspaper Kievskie Viedomosti. The Lviv Project, 50 Richview Rd., Toronto ON, M9A 4M9. Our Ukraine as Nazi supporters.” SDPU-controlled media also alleged that Suspicions were also aroused that this the U.S. Embassy had pressured Mr. was an attempt to sully Our Ukraine when Shkribliak to withdraw his candidacy earli- the Ivano-Frankivsk city councilor who er in March. SPUTNIK GLOBAL TELECOM proposed the motion to rehabilitate the The claim by SDPU Chairman Mr. Halychyna Division was found to be a Medvedchuk that the assassination was A UKRAINIAN-AMERICAN OWNED INDEPENDENT AGENCY member of the SDPU. Our Ukraine dis- meant to remove the probable victor in CONTINUES tanced itself from the controversy surround- District 90 is unlikely, as the SDPU ing the division by referring to Mr. obtained merely 2.5 percent of the vote in DIAL ALL DAY FOR THE UNA! Yushchenko’s father’s service in World War the region compared to Our Ukraine’s 72 II in the Soviet Army. Nevertheless, the percent. Mr. Zvarych won the seat with Support The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund with your long distance phone calls. damage may have already been done to Our 61 percent of the vote. Although it can Every time you make a call using our service, Sputnik makes a donation to the press fund. Discounted domestic and international calling plans for residential and business clients. Ukraine among eastern Ukrainian voters. never be ruled out that Mr. Shkribliak’s No monthly fees, no minimums, no contracts. The assassination of Mykola Shkribliak, murder was business-related, there will Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast’s vice-chairman remain suspicions that he was simply a 1-888-900-UKIEFor more information( call847 toll-free) 298-5900 and head of the oblast organization of the patsy to discredit Our Ukraine. OR SDPU, just two days before election day Ukrainians have a saying: “Beat your Sputnik speaks Ukrainian again raised suspicions. Mr. Shkriblyak was own so that foreigners are afraid.” 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16

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bbyy IIhhoorr SStteellmmaacchh LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB YOU’LL NEVER FORGET? A most durable Duck 1996 and then back to Anaheim two years ago, was seventh in scoring among Look no further than SOYUZIVKA! There are times when Oleg defenders last season with 14 goals and SOYUZIVKA (a.k.a. Suzie-Q) is the Ukrainian National Association’s Resort Tverdovsky is feeling way too sore to 39 assists for 53 points. In an effort to nested in the breathtaking Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. With weekly play hockey. Yet he plays anyway. There take pressure off him, the Ducks signed zabavas, miles of hiking trails, an olympic-size pool, 7 tennis courts, a beach vol- are times when illness forces him to miss defense-minded Jason York from Ottawa leyball court, the Q-Café and Ukrainian cuisine in the dining room, you can’t ask practices. But he never misses any games. and Keith Carney from Phoenix. Carney, for much more. As a SOYUZIVKA worker, you can enjoy all the great amenities There are times when the training staff 31, who happened to be fourth among of this summer resort while getting $$paid$$ and making lifelong friends! suggested he take a night off to rest an players in consecutive game streaks, injury, but the 25-year-old defenseman should let Tverdovsky get involved in the SOYUZIVKA is looking for a few good kozaks (men and women) to become part for the Mighty Ducks of Anaheim talks offense without repeating last season’s of a unique team this 2002 summer season: them out of it. minus-11. Then again, if Duck forwards • Emergency technician or nurse – summer only “My junior coach told us the only time don’t show more grit than they did when you don’t play is when you’re dead,” said • Lifeguards getting smoked way too many times this • Office personnel Tverdovsky, who played in 363 consecu- season, it won’t and doesn’t matter with tive games (see more below) as of the • Camp counselors whom he partners on the blueline. • Entertainer / master or mistress of ceremonies end of March – the second-longest streak The 6-foot-1, 204-pound Tverdovsky among active players behind Chicago’s • Q-Café manager has above-average speed, slick passing • Dining room / Q-Café personnel Tony Amonte. “I know he was only kid- skills and a hammer of a shot. He is one • Housekeeping personnel ding, but he made the point that if you of five defensemen – Rob Blake, Nicklas • General workers (grounds maintenance, setups, etc.) can play, you should play. If you play and Lidstrom, Sergei Gonchar and the retired you are so hurt or so sick that you hurt Ray Bourque are the others – to hit 50 We are located only 90 miles from New York City and minutes from the your team, then you should take the night points in each of the past two years. But Ukrainian Youth Camp SUM, Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, Albany, Woodbury off. But that hasn’t happened to me there’s plenty of room to grow. Commons, Minnewaska State Park, Lake Mohonk and the hip town of New (yet).” “He has to learn that by doing less he Paltz. So there’s always something to do! As an 18-year-old rookie with can accomplish more,” Duck’s capitain Anaheim, he missed five games in his Kariya said. “The best defensemen often Details: first year because of injury or illness. have their sticks on the puck for a second • Please submit your application by May 1, 2002. Since that time (through late March), he before it’s moved up to an open man.” • Non-U.S. citizens must have a Green Card or Employment Authorization. has not been out of the line-up for any- Anaheim Coach Bryan Murray agreed, • Preference will be given to those who are able to come early in June and stay thing other than an extended contract dis- saying, “He’s a very good skater and has through Labor Day. pute in 1997-1998. Because he is one of great hands. But he does things that he • You must be prepared to have a great summer and meet lots of people! two notable weapons the opposition must doesn’t have to do with the puck. Maybe stop to defeat the Ducks – Paul Kariya is it’s just a matter of maturing as a player.” No. 1 – Tverdovsky is often the target of In the meantime, as always, Tverdovsky A little piece of Ukraine in upstate New York! some nasty rough stuff. will play every game he can. That much is SOYUZIVKA • Ukrainian National Association Resort In the season opener against Boston, known for sure. P.O. Box 529 • Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Tverdovsky delivered a clearing pass out Fan reaction and appreciation for the phone 845-626-5641 • fax 845-626-4638 of his own zone only to be nailed with a Duck defender who plays through pain? e-mail: [email protected] • website: www. soyuzivka.com late hip check by the Bruins’ Martin Why, Tverdovsky sometimes cannot Lapointe. In the next game, against believe his ears! Fans cheer for him. Pittsburgh he was decked to the ice by a When No. 10 is introduced over the public Darius Kasparaitus elbow. Both times he address system at Arrowhead Pond, most had to be helped from the ice and both if not all of the 11,000+ in attendance times he returned to take his next shift. applaud Tverdovsky as if the clock had He also hurt his knee in the Pittsburgh been turned back to 1994, when he was game and, though it meant limping that highly touted first-round draft pick. through the airport later that night, he still And when he scored one of his infre- didn’t take any time off. quent goals on a blazing slap shot, The “He’s a tough kid,” Kariya said. Pond fans cheered some more. “Mentally tough. He wants to be out there “Absolutely, it’s nice to hear different playing, no matter what.” sounds than years before,” said Tverdovsky Tverdovsky said there were a few with a grin. times last season when the streak nearly For the past several seasons, ended. Early in the year his knee was Tverdovsky was booed every time he hurting so badly he could hardly walk, touched the puck at The Pond. The fan but, of course, he played nonetheless. animosity stemmed from some comments And then there was a two-week period he made during the 1997 playoffs as a when he was stricken with the flu so he member of the Phoenix Coyotes, that he couldn’t practice, but he still laced them “hated Anaheim” and wanted to “kick up and skated. their butts.” “You have to be smart about it,” Anaheim General Manager Pierre Tverdovsky said. “If you have a sore Gauthier said he had no worries Ducks’ hand, but can skate, then you probably fans would forgive Tverdovsky: “Most of still play.” the people in the stands recognize his tal- The second overall selection of the ent and know he’s a good kid. I think it 1994 entry draft, Tverdovsky has risen to was just the competitive juices. Oleg said prominence as a dependable offensive some things and the fans reacted. That’s contributor – with 245 points in 492 NHL sports. Now he’s part of the same family games, he entered 2001-2002 as the high- again.” est scoring defenseman 25 years or Ironman forced to sidelines younger – and he’s working hard at rounding out his overall game. For the first time since he rejoined the If the expectation level heading into organization in the 1999 draft day trade the current 2001-2002 campaign for the with Phoenix, the Mighty Ducks of Ducks, who have made the playoffs in Anaheim iced a line-up that did not only two of eight seasons and have been include defenseman Oleg Tverdovsky. on the sidelines the past two years, was to After having played in 363 consecutive reach the post-season, Tverdovsky must games, including a franchise-record 237 take his game to the next level. That is since returning to Anaheim, Tverdovsky not news to him. missed a 4-2 loss to the visiting Coyotes “I think I have to play the way I have on March 27 because of a strained groin always played, that is thinking about muscle. Tverdovsky, who also sat out a 2- defense first, but I have to be more aware 1 overtime victory at Phoenix the next of when it is time to jump into the play or night, owned the second-longest active fill a hole,” Tverdovsky said. run in the NHL, behind Chicago right- Tverdovsky, who was traded to Phoenix in the Teemu Selanne deal in (Continued on page 23) 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16 No. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 23

Ukrainian scene and a frequent accompanist A benefit for... for Mr. Plishka, has played major concerts (Continued from page 13) in both the United States and Europe, and Dr. Natalia Martynenko, New York consul, appears annually at the Newport Music and her husband Yurii; and Valeriy Festival, serving also as music advisor to Kuchinsky, Ukraine’s ambassador to the the festival director. A prominent highlight United Nations, and his wife, Alla. of his career is the recording of accompani- Originally scheduled to be held last year ments to 800 works and solo pieces, includ- on September 13, the event was postponed ing the four Ballades of Chopin, for Yamaha Disklavier. to January 31 because of the World Trade Among the persons who planned and Center disaster, then re-scheduled to March organized the benefit were Daria Dykyj, the 21 when Mr. Plishka was called upon to Shevchenko Scientific Society’s member- replace basso John Del Carlo at the Met in ship committee chairman, Dr. Szul, Mr. the role of Bartolo in “Il Barbiere di Sawycky and Mr. Gregor (Ukrainian name: Siviglia.” Jurij Hrehorovich), a New York business- Mr. Plishka, a native of Old Forge, Pa., man who has had a 20-year association with has portrayed Dr. Bartolo many times in the India House as a member, governor and Met’s productions of “Le Nozze di Figaro” current president. Dr. Szul, the society’s and “Il Barbiere.” Since his Met debut in legal counsel, believes that “the marvelous 1967, he has sung over 1,000 performances success of this recital emphasizes the of more than 50 roles. This season (his next importance of Ukrainians networking with to last before retiring), he returned to the each other, using different resources.” Met for the opening night Verdi Gala, sang India House traces its origins as a private Benoit and Alcindoro in “La Bohème,” club to 1914, when James A. Farrell, presi- Prince Gremin in “Eugene Onegin,” Wurm dent of U.S. Steel Co. and 38 influential in “Luisa Miller” and the Sacristan in leaders of the business community agreed “Tosca,” as well as the role of Dr. Bartolo in to form a private club to which businessper- “Il Barbiere.” sons engaged in foreign commerce activi- Mr. Plishka opened the Palm Beach ties would belong. The name of the club Opera’s season as Oroveso in “Norma.” was chosen because the term “India” and Highlights of recent seasons include per- “Indies” connoted all that was precious, formances in “The Pearl Fishers” in Puerto exotic and profitable during a period in Rico, “L’Elisir d’Amore” with the Lyric American history when foreign trade relied Opera of Chicago and at the Met, “Ernani” on ships that carried goods across the seas, Attention! Attention! Attention! with the Marseilles Opera, and “Don Carlo” calling at ports in the Indies and other trad- at the Salzburg Festival. His recent Met per- ing destinations. The building, at One UNA BRANCH SECRETARIES, ORGANIZERS, ADVI- formances have included Raimondo in Hanover Square, was declared a National “Lucia di Lammermoor,” Ramfis in “Aida,” Historic Landmark in 1978. SORS, MEMBERS AND ELECTED DELEGATES TO King Marke in Tristan und Isolde, Lodovico THE 35TH UNA CONVENTION. THE UNA IS in “Otello” and “Falstaff.” Helen Smindak’s e-mail address is Mr. Hrynkiw, a popular performer on the [email protected]. ANNOUNCING A PRECONVENTION ORGANIZING CAMPAIGN FROM JANUARY 2002 TO APRIL 30, 2002.

– FIRST PRIZE: $500 coupon for travel to Ukraine (Dunwoodie Travel Agency) or a $500 UNA Annuity Policy.

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Fran Dickson * Excluded from the campaign are T-23 policies Ambassador Valeriy Kuchinsky and his wife, Alla, with Paul Plishka.

Pro hockey... (Continued from page 21) winger Tony Amonte, who was at 401 and counting in late March. “I didn’t really think about it,” Tverdovsky said. “I was just trying to take it one game at a time and play when- ever I could. Of course, I was proud of it. But at the same time, I wasn’t going to go out there if my body couldn’t function good enough.” Bothered by what he called an aching groin much of the season, Tverdovsky missed much of the third period of a 3-2 loss at St. Louis on March 22 after aggra- vating the injured area. He played 20 minutes two days later in a 2-1 victory at Dallas, but simply couldn’t make it any longer. Upstate NY Long Island Queens Tverdovsky hadn’t missed action since 6325 Rte 209 226 Uniondale Avenue 32-01 31st Avenue December 26, 1997, when a pulled Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Uniondale, NY 11553 Astoria, NY 11106 ribcage muscle kept him out of the line- Tel.: 914 626-2938, Fax: 914 626-8636 Tel.: 516 565-2393, Fax: 516 565-2097 Tel.: 718 626-0506, Fax: 718 626-0458 up for Phoenix in a game at San Jose. (Thanks to The Hockey News’ Mike Brophy, Cammy Clark and Dan Wood for quotes from Oleg Tverdovsky.) 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, APRIL 21, 2002 No. 16

ROCHESTER PREVIEW OF EVENTS UKRAINIAN FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Saturday, April 27 Monday, April 29 MAIN OFFICE NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Society is holding a lecture by Dr. Oleh Ukrainian Research Institute will present a 824 Ridge Road East, Rochester NY 14621 Romaniv, member of the National lecture by Kostyantyn Morozov, senior fel- Academy of Sciences of Ukraine and presi- low, Belfer Center for Science and Tel. (585) 544-9518 Toll free (877) 968-7828 dent of the Shevchenko Scientific Society International Affairs, Kennedy School of Fax: (585) 338-2980 in Ukraine. Dr. Romaniv will speak on the Government, associate of the Ukrainian topic “The Ukrainian Language in Ukraine Research Institute; former minister of www.rufcu.org after the 2002 Elections.” The presentation defense of Ukraine; and ambassador of Audio Response: (585) 544-4019 will be held at the society’s building, 63 Ukraine to Iran. The lecture titled “Political Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th Power and Political Opposition in Ukraine CAPITAL DISTRICT BRANCH streets) at 5 p.m. For more information call between the Elections of 2002 and 2004: 1828 Third Ave., Watervliet, NY 12189 (212) 254-5130. Some Reflections and Projections,” will be held in the institute seminar room, 1583 EL AX T : (518) 266-0791 F : (585) 338-2980 Sunday, April 28 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. For more www.rufcu.org information call the institute, (617) 495- NEW YORK: UDIO ESPONSE The Ukrainian Congress 4053, or e-mail [email protected]. A R : (585) 544-4019 Committee of America and the Ukrainian REDIT NION ERVICES American Coordinating Council cordially Saturday, May 4 C U S : invite the community to a meeting with CREDIT CARDS • VEHICLE LOANS • MORTGAGES • SIGNATURE LOANS Taras Chornovil, member of Ukraine’s BANFF, Alberta: Paris to Kyiv, the BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LOANS • SHARE DRAFTS & CHECKING Parliament and member of the “Our acclaimed Canadian ensemble led by CD’S & IRA’S • INVESTMENTS • YOUTH ACCOUNTS Ukraine” Election Bloc. Mr. Chornovil will Winnipeg singer and composer Alexis be speaking on the topic: “The Political CONVENIENCE SERVICES: Kochan, will appear in a concert of new and Situation in Ukraine Following the established repertoire in Rolston Recital Hall HOME BANKING • AUDIO RESPONSE SYSTEM Parliamentary Elections.” The community at 2:30 p.m. Admission: $15, adults; $12, sen- DIRECT DEPOSIT • ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER meeting will take place at 2:30 p.m. at the iors and children under age 12. For additional NIGHT DEPOSIT BOX • WIRE TRANSFERS: DOMESTIC, INTERNATIONAL Ukrainian National Home, 142 Second Ave. information regarding the concert call the For further information contact the UCCA UTILITY PAYMENTS • NEWSLETTER, MAGAZINE • NOTARY SERVICE, TRANSLATIONS Banff Center Box Office, (403) 762-6301, or National Office, (212) 228-0340. visit the site www.banffcentre.ab.ca/events/. SCHOLARSHIPS •MEMBER EDUCATION SEMINARS • LIBRARY • AND MUCH MORE. Information regarding Paris to Kyiv may be PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian found at www.paristokyiv.com. Federation of America cordially invites the public to an informative meeting with Sunday, May 5 Volodymyr Yatsenkivskyi, deputy chief of mission of the Embassy of Ukraine, and ELIZABETH, N.J.: St. Vladimir’s Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, consul general of Ukrainian Catholic Church, Grier Street, wel- the Consular Division of the Embassy of comes the choir of Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukraine. The event will take place at 4 Church of Olyphant, Pa., at the 11 a.m. litur- p.m. in the Alexander B. Chernyk Gallery gy. Under the direction of Pat Marcinko, the of the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural 114-year-old choir will praise God in selected Center, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa. liturgical works by priest/composer The recent Parliamentary elections in Mykhailo Verbytsky (1815-1870) in Old Ukraine and the latest consular information Church Slavonic along with traditional will be discussed. A brief question and Easter anthems. The pastor and celebrant, the answer session will follow the presenta- Rev. Joseph Shupa, invites the faithful to tions. Refreshments will be served. attend, especially those with fond reminis- Donation: $7 per person. Free admission cences of Old Church Slavonic prayers or the for students. For more information call curious wishing to experience the essence of Vera M. Andryczyk, (610) 539-8946. the old-world liturgy this Easter season.

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