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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIII HE No.KRAINIAN 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine YekhanurovT approvedU as prime minister YushchenkoW receives Liberty Medal, Yushchenko signs pact with Yanukovych and hero’s welcome, in Philadelphia by Zenon Zawada At a meeting with 18 faction and Press Bureau political leaders who gathered at the Presidential Secretariat on Bankova KYIV – No one braving the freezing Street on the night of September 21, Mr. temperatures of the “maidan,” or Yushchenko felt he had enough votes Independence Square, last year could secured, participants told Ukrainian have imagined this outcome. reporters. Ukrainian President Viktor With his last-minute pact with Mr. Yushchenko replaced his Orange Yanukovych, it’s now apparent that by Revolution comrade , morning the president still wasn’t confi- but only after signing a pact with his dent there were enough votes. nemesis, , to support “His grasp is very bad,” said Ivan her successor, Yurii Yekhanurov. Lozowy, president of the Kyiv-based In his deal with Mr. Yanukovych, Institute of Statehood and Democracy, reached only 30 minutes before the which is exclusively financed by September 22 vote that approved Mr. Ukrainian business donations. “It’s not Yekhanurov as prime minister, Mr. like the U.S. Congress, where you know Yushchenko agreed to end all reprivati- down to the last vote who’s going to be zations, according to National Deputy on your side. He has a very vague idea of Vitalii Khomutynnyk of the Party of the who’s going to vote to support him.” Regions. Many of those Mr. Yushchenko made the deal with targeted oligarchs who enriched them- the Party of the Regions because he selves during the Kuchma era. couldn’t afford to have the Rada reject After the vote, Mr. Khomutynnyk Mr. Yekhanurov a second time, Mr. reported that the president also agreed to Lozowy said. Roman Czenstuch provide amnesty to election commission “He would have been made to look President of Ukraine addresses the crowd after receiving the officials accused of violations. very, very weak,” he said. “It would have Philadelphia Liberty Medal. The gave 289 votes, shown that he can’t handle a crisis and more than enough, in support of the he would have lost face in front of his by Christine Shust Fylypovych and First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko nominee, described as a non-polarizing main opponent, Yulia Tymoshenko.” arrived in the city on Saturday afternoon, technocrat who was born in the Yakutsk Special to The Ukrainian Weekly Ms. Tymoshenko’s allies immediately September 17, following a visit to New region of Siberia but spent most of his went on the political offensive after the PHILADELPHIA – Amid heavy security York that revolved around his participation life in Ukraine. vote in an effort to distinguish them- and with throngs of supporters gathered at in the World Summit at the United Nations. Mr. Yekhanurov is a critical part of selves as the true reformers. the National Constitution Center, President The Philadelphia Liberty Medal, estab- President Yushchenko’s plan to create a , former vice prime Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine was awarded lished in 1988 to commemorate the bicen- pragmatic, stable government that will minister for humanitarian affairs, said the prestigious Philadelphia Liberty Medal. tennial of the U.S. Constitution, honors an attempt to stabilize Ukraine’s economy that, in effect, former President Kuchma The ceremony in Philadelphia was a individual or organization from anywhere in and convince investors that the country highlight of the president’s second trip to the world that has “demonstrated leadership is a safe place to do business. (Continued on page 20) the United States. President Yushchenko and vision in the pursuit of liberty of con- “I am convinced that only a Cabinet science or freedom from oppression, igno- made up of pragmatists can work active- rance or deprivation.” It is administered by ly for the benefit of Ukraine for the next the non-profit, non-political Philadelphia seven months,” Mr. Yushchenko told the Foundation, and carries an accompanying Rada on September 20. Ukrainian president addresses prize of $100,000. Former recipients of the In the irony to end all ironies, Mr. Philadelphia Liberty Medal include Lech Yushchenko could not receive Ms. Walesa, Vaclav Havel, Nelson Mandela, and Tymoshenko’s support but did manage to Worldby Andrew Summit Nynka at YUnitedushchenko said of theNations Security Council. Sandra Day O’Connor. find common ground with his opponent “It would be fair if all regional groups, The program, which was broadcast in last year’s presidential elections, Mr. NEW YORK – Speaking before the including the group of Eastern European live on ABC6, took place on a specially Yanukovych. United Nations and some 150 world leaders, states, are represented in the council. The designed stage in front of the grand Both their respective factions, the Viktor Yushchenko told a milestone summit, voice of the region, which is shaping new entrance to the National Constitution Party of the Regions and the Yulia which sought to re-evaluate the U.N.’s role , deserves to be heard.” Center, facing Independence Hall, with a Tymoshenko Bloc, rejected Mr. as an international organization, that Ukraine Mr. Yushchenko’s speech came 10 larger-than-life medal as its backdrop. Yekhanurov in the narrow September 20 stands ready to help form a new Europe. days after a United Nations report said Distinguished participants sharing the vote in which the Verkhovna Rada fell “At this meeting the international com- the number of people killed as a result dais with President and Mrs. Yushchenko three votes short of the required simple munity shapes its new guidelines in the of the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear disaster included: Archbishop Metropolitan Stefan majority of 226 votes in order to approve third millennium,” Mr. Yushchenko said. would ultimately be much less than pre- Soroka of the Ukrainian Catholic Church; the new prime minister. “New Ukraine – free and independent – fol- viously expected. Though he didn’t Martin Meyerson, chairman of the In Ukraine’s parliamentary system, a lows it together with the whole family of address the report directly, the Philadelphia Liberty Medal Selection faction or bloc is a union of political par- democratic nations. I believe that the efforts Ukrainian president stressed that the Committee (and former president of the ties. For example, Ms. Tymoshenko and experience of my country will con- consequences of Chornobyl were still University of Pennsylvania); H. Craig leads the Batkivshchyna Party, but also tribute to finding important benchmarks.” affecting his country. He noted that the Louis, chairman of the board of directors leads the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc that In his six-minute address on September world will commemorate the 20th of the Philadelphia Foundation; Edward includes several other parties. The Party 15, Mr. Yushchenko said overhauling the anniversary of the catastrophe next year. Rendell, governor of Pennsylvania; John of the Regions is both a party and a fac- United Nations Security Council – the “I strongly believe that this will be an Street, mayor of Philadelphia; Rep. Curt tion. body charged with maintaining peace and important opportunity to realize the uni- Weldon of Pennsylvania; Richard Stengel, In the end, it seems Mr. Yekhanurov security between nations – was a prereq- versal social and cultural depth of this President and CEO of the National would have won approval during the sec- uisite to reforming the U.N. tragedy; it will enable us to combine our Constitution Center; and WBC heavy- ond vote on September 22 without the “To perform adequately, its member- Party of the Regions’ 50 votes. ship should reflect present realities,” Mr. (Continued on page 4) (Continued on page 6) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Behind Ukraine’s political crisis Yulia offers to make peace while Mr. Yanukovych’s website said it by Taras Kuzio Accusations of corruption are com- was held at Mr. Yushchenko’s request. Eurasia Daily Monitor mon in Ukraine and other CIS states, KYIV – Former Prime Minister Yulia “In our opinion, a coalition government September 14-16 often with little supporting evidence. But Tymoshenko, who was dismissed by could be formed following an immediate the reasons for the split between Ms. President Viktor Yushchenko on introduction of the political reform for a The removal of Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Mr. Yushchenko go far September 8, said at a news conference transitional period until the parliamen- Tymoshenko’s government on September beyond the issue of corruption. in Kyiv on September 21 that she is tary elections,” Mr. Yanukovych was 8 came as a surprise in Ukraine, as it had First, Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr. ready to work once again with Mr. quoted on his website as saying after the not been accused of corruption until days Yushchenko differ on how to address the Yushchenko and form a new Cabinet if meeting. (RFE/RL Newsline) earlier. On September 5 the outgoing head legacy of former President . he makes peace with her, Channel 5 of the presidential secretariat, Oleksander reported. “In this difficult time, when the Acting PM comments on new Cabinet Zinchenko, had raised such accusations National-democratic forces split political crisis is deepening, I want to KYIV – Acting Prime Minister Yurii against close members of President Viktor Ukraine’s national-democratic forces declare that I am ready to give him a Yushchenko’s circle (Eurasia Daily helping hand,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. “I Yekhanurov told the Verkhovna Rada have split for a second time. In the early before it first voted on his candidacy on Monitor, September 7 and 8). 1990s Rukh divided over whether to want to propose to [Mr. Yushchenko] Similar accusations were made a week simply to return [to the time we had] a September 20 that a new Cabinet would cooperate with the national communists, focus on assiduous everyday work rather earlier by Mikhail Brodsky, an adviser to who are today’s centrists. Now the year ago and unite our efforts once Ms. Tymoshenko. Mr. Brodsky had been again.” On September 14 Ms. than on “sensations” or “everyday news national-democratic camp has divided conferences,” Ukrainian media reported. an opponent of Mr. Yushchenko’s 1999- over the issue of how to relate to the Tymoshenko had told Reuters that Mr. 2001 government and had voted for its Mr. Yekhanurov said the main task of a past. Ms. Tymoshenko seeks to prosecute Yushchenko could “recognize his mis- dismissal in April 2001 (Times, new Cabinet is to stabilize the economy. high-ranking centrists in the former take” and rejoin forces for the parliamen- September 5). He pledged to give more attention to regime implicated in corruption, abuse of tary elections in 2006. “Despite the fact Members of the outgoing government regional policies. Mr. Yekhanurov also office, the murder of journalist Heorhii that the president has accused me of vari- are angry that their reputations have been said that in the event he is approved as Gongadze and election fraud. ous acts against the national interest, I tarnished due to their association with prime minister, two-thirds of the posts in In contrast, Mr. Yushchenko seeks believe he can always take the road those accused by Mr. Zinchenko. Ms. the Cabinet will be given to new people. “stability and peace” and turning over a back,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. “We do Tymoshenko could not understand how (RFE/RL Newsline) new leaf (Financial Times, September 9, have different visions on moral aspects her government, which had fought against 12). Members of the Gongadze family, in of wielding power. And this is a funda- Rada hears Gongadze case report corruption, was now being removed particular, remain pessimistic that the mental difference. I proposed to the pres- (, September 9). president has the necessary “political ident not to wage war with political KYIV – Parliamentarian Hryhorii Few Ukrainian citizens had felt the will” to find who ordered the murder forces occupying a single ideological Omelchenko, head of the ad hoc parlia- effects of the Ms. Tymoshenko govern- (eng.imi.org.ua). Many suspect that Mr. niche, but rather to support them all.” mentary commission investigating the ment’s battle against corruption. A poll of Yushchenko promised Mr. Kuchma Commenting on a new Cabinet to be kidnapping of Internet journalist Heorhii Kyivites found that 73.1 percent did not immunity during the December 2004 formed by Yurii Yekhanurov, Ms. Gongadze in 2000, reported to the believe that corruption had declined roundtable negotiations. Tymoshenko said it will be “very tempo- Verkhovna Rada on September 20 that (Dzerkalo Tyzhnia/Zerkalo Nedeli, Acting Prime Minister Yurii rary.” (RFE/RL Newsline) former President Leonid Kuchma jointly September 10-16). Another poll found Yekhanurov was head of the State with former Internal Affairs Minister that only 31 percent of Yushchenko meets with Yanukovych Property Fund in 1994-1997 and opposes Yurii Kravchenko organized the abduc- believed that the government had suc- tion of Gongadze, Ukrainian media re-. With this issue resolved, KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko cessfully battled corruption, with 59 per- reported. Mr. Omelchenko added that, oligarchs may no longer feel threatened on September 19 met with former Prime cent disagreeing (UNIAN, September 9). according to the commission’s findings, by the government and seek to cooperate Minister Viktor Yanukovych, his main The poll also found that Ukrainians did Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr with President Yushchenko. rival from the 2004 presidential election, not credit the government with positive Lytvyn and former Security Service of Mr. Yushchenko’s People’s Union Our the presidential press service reported. developments in inflation, job creation or Ukraine chief Leonid Derkach instigated Ukraine party will now fight the 2006 par- Mr. Yanukovych’s Party of the Regions re-privatization. the kidnapping. Mr. Omelchenko criti- liamentary elections in alliance with cen- joined last week’s Declaration of Unity cized Procurator General Sviatoslav trists, the former backbone of the Mr. and Cooperation for the Future, which Piskun’s role in the Gongadze investiga- Dr. Taras Kuzio is visiting professor at Kuchma regime, such as Verkhovna Rada was signed by Mr. Yushchenko, Acting tion and proposed a vote of no confi- the Elliot School of International Affairs, Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn’s People’s Prime Minister Yurii Yekhanurov, dence in him which, if passed, would George Washington University. The article Party. Ms. Tymoshenko had opposed coop- Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr result in Mr. Piskun’s dismissal. “I think above, which originally appeared in The erating with centrists in the 2006 election. Lytvyn and leaders of several parliamen- that as long as Procurator General Jamestown Foundation’s Eurasia Daily A fundamental difference is that Mr. tary groups. During the meeting Mr. Sviatoslav Piskun remains in his post, the Monitor, is reprinted here with permission Yushchenko said it is time to forget “the from the foundation (www.jamestown.org). (Continued on page 17) organizers of this crime ... and other par- emotions accompanying the presidential ticipants in it will not be made account- election and to make efforts toward leav- able in court,” Mr. Omelchenko said. The ing negative trends of the presidential Verkhovna Rada did not heed Mr. Yushchenko nominates stopgap PM race in the past.” According to Mr. Omelchenko’s request and decided to ter- Yushchenko’s press service, the meeting by Jan Maksymiuk society and boost Ukraine’s authority in took place at Mr. Yanukovych’s request, (Continued on page 24) RFE/RL Newsline the world.” Making a new Cabinet get September 15 down to work without delay is no doubt a priority in this endeavor. Immediately after dismissing the gov- Mr. Yekhanurov is widely seen in FOUNDED 1933 ernment of Prime Minister Yulia Ukraine as an experienced and efficient Tymoshenko on September 8, President administrator without political ambitions. AnHE English-languageKRAINIAN newspaperEEKL publishedY by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Viktor Yushchenko announced that he T U W Therefore, many assert, he is the best a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. wanted Dnipropetrovsk Oblast State Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. Administration Chairman Yurii choice President Yushchenko could made Yekhanurov to form a new Cabinet. On for the six months that remain until the Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. 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In Kyiv, Mr. Yekhanurov graduated ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA from a construction school in 1967 and Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3041 from the Institute of People’s Economy Maria Oscislawski, manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 Jan Maksymiuk is the Belarus and in 1973. He climbed the career ladder in e-mail: [email protected] Ukraine specialist on the staff of RFE/RL Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 Newsline. (Continued on page 25) No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 3 NEWS ANALYSIS: Rada rejects Yushchenko’s nominee for PM in first vote by Taras Kuzio when she was confirmed as prime minister. democrats (83) and former pro-Kuchma Gongadze in fall 2000. President Eurasia Daily Monitor Prior to leaving for the United States, centrists (93). The crisis, therefore, has Yushchenko’s failure to investigate the September 21 Mr. Yushchenko negotiated an agreement forced President Yushchenko to heavily instigators of the crime will be used with parliamentary factions to drum up rely upon centrists and Socialists, who against him by the “lite” opposition. On September 20 the Ukrainian parliamentary support for Mr. Yekhanurov together gave him 119 votes. The commission was established in Parliament failed to approve Yurii (Ukrayinska Pravda, September 14). But In reality, Mr. Yushchenko’s parlia- 2002, and it is headed by Hryhorii Yekhanurov as prime minister, seven days the declaration was vague and non-com- mentary predicament is made worse by Omelchenko, who was elected in 2002 in after President Viktor Yushchenko submit- mittal, and the Party of the Regions signed the fact that 14 members of the hard-line third place on the Ms. Tymoshenko bloc ted his candidacy. Mr. Yushchenko dis- but did not vote for Mr. Yekhanurov. and “lite” opposition supported Mr. list. Although the commission had sub- banded the government headed by Yulia The failed nomination of Mr. Yekhanurov. These included six Reforms mitted its findings to the Procurator Tymoshenko on September 8 after a cor- Yekhanurov results from the divisions in and Order, four United Ukraine, and General’s Office in September 2002, it ruption crisis engineered by outgoing State the coalition. Before three Party of the Regions deputies. had never received any response. After Secretary Oleksander Zinchenko (see the crisis, 128 deputies belonged to the Without these 13 defectors, Mr. charges are made, Ukrainian law requires Eurasia Daily Monitor, September 8, 9). hard-line opposition Party of the Yekhanurov would have obtained only that within 10 days either a case is During four of the seven days between Regions, Social Democratic Party – 189 votes (rada.kiev.ua). opened or the charges are rebutted. Mr. Yekhanurov’s nomination and the United and the Communist Party. Since The president now has little choice but The commission’s report accuses then Parliament’s rejection of his candidacy, the crisis, an “opposition-lite” has to cut a deal with either former Mr. President Leonid Kuchma, Mr. Lytvyn, September 15-18, President Yushchenko emerged around Ms. Tymoshenko. The Kuchma centrists, such as Rada former Security Services of Ukaine chief was in the United States. Originally political forces that support her (Yulia Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn, or Ms. Leonid Derkach, and deceased former scheduled to arrive on September 13, he Tymoshenko Bloc, United Ukraine, Tymoshenko to create a parliamentary Internal Affairs Minister Yurii postponed his visit by two days. Reforms and Order) number 74 deputies. majority after the 2006 elections. Alone, Kravchenko of collusion and organizing A State Department official told EDM Thus, the hard-line and “lite” opposition Mr. Yushchenko’s People’s Union Our the murder of Gongadze. that he was “surprised” that Mr. to Mr. Yushchenko inside the Verkhovna Ukraine will only obtain 20 to 30 percent The most damaging aspect of this Yushchenko would be visiting the United Rada now totals 202 deputies. support, according to polls conducted report is its impact upon Mr. Lytvyn’s States during the political crisis. This The pro-Yushchenko camp includes 26 throughout this year. Relying on Mr. reputation, which had risen along with reaction was frequently heard from other Socialists (SPU) who gave their votes in Lytvyn would tie Mr. Yushchenko’s the Orange Revolution and in the months U.S. government officials and think-tank exchange for keeping three positions in hands in two ways. afterwards. Mr. Lytvyn has already experts on Ukraine. The Carnegie the government. (It is understood that the First, he will be unable to block consti- announced the creation of a 2006 election Endowment’s Anders Aslund could not SPU will become an independent political tutional reforms through the bloc named after him. understand why President Yushchenko force after the March 2006 parliamentary Constitutional Court. Both the centrists It is clear that Ms. Tymoshenko has traveled to the United States when his elections.) The latest holder of one of and the Socialists have always strongly seized the opportunity to damage the “political life” was on the line. these three positions, the minister of agri- backed them. alliance between Messrs. Yushchenko Ukrainian political commentators have culture, was heavily criticized for his neo- Ms. Tymoshenko’s political oppor- and Lytvyn through the Gongadze affair. criticized the Yushchenko team’s poor Soviet approach to agricultural policy. tunism and feeling of personal betrayal If successful, she could then force Mr. interaction with Parliament. Even Mr. A fourth Socialist headed the State by Mr. Yushchenko has led her to under- Yushchenko to ditch Mr. Lytvyn and Yushchenko’s presidential representative Property Fund (SPF), which sent the wrong take a 180-degree shift in her views on strike a deal with her. in Parliament, Serhii Soboliev, voted economic signals to foreign investors prefer- constitutional reforms. Now she endorses A repeat vote for Mr. Yekhanurov may against Mr. Yekhanurov. Mr. Soboliev is ring a free market. Under Ms. Tymoshenko, them. The Tymoshenko bloc was always take place. President Yushchenko had called a member of the Reforms and Order Ukraine’s investment climate worsened. the parliamentary force most hostile upon the Verkhovna Rada to back Mr. party faction that has now aligned itself Although foreign investors will welcome the toward the move from a presidential-par- Yekhanurov to head a “non-politicized and with Ms. Tymoshenko. ruling out of further re-privatization by liamentary to a parliamentary-presiden- non-party” government. If Mr. Yekhanurov’s Mr. Yekhanurov’s candidacy was Messrs. Yekhanurov and Yushchenko, this tial republic. Not any more. candidacy fails again, an alternative candi- backed by 223 of the 450 deputies – three boost of confidence could be undermined if Second, on September 20 the date suggested by State Secretary Oleh short of the bare majority required to pass. a Socialist returns to the SPF. Verkhovna Rada finally heard the report Rybachuk is the popular acting Minister of In contrast, 373 parliamentary deputies After the SPU, the remaining votes for of the commission established to investi- Internal Affairs, Yurii Lutsenko (Ukrayinska voted for Ms. Tymoshenko in February Mr. Yekhanurov came from national gate the murder of journalist Heorhii Pravda, September 20).

Actingby Yaro minister Bihun of foreign affairs commentsany spirit of confrontation, on from upheavals frozen as recognizing in Ukraine Ukraine as a market econo- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly conflicts and thus to open a new era of my, Ukraine’s membership in the WTO, democracy, security, stability and lasting and getting Ukraine back into the U.S. WASHINGTON – Borys Tarasyuk, peace for the whole of Europe, from the Generalized System of Preferences, from Ukraine’s acting foreign affairs minister, Atlantic to the Caspian Sea.” which it was dropped a few years ago. says that the recent internal political Asked about Ukraine’s relations with Vice-President Dick Cheney and the upheaval in Ukraine, while dramatic, some of the countries and groups he president’s national security advisor, should not be viewed as a tragedy. mentioned, Mr. Tarasyuk said he would Stephen Hadley, were among the officials These events, he told a foreign policy not “over-exaggerate” Kyiv’s “difficul- with whom Mr. Tarasyuk met. He also forum here September 19, “are evidence ties and differences” with Moscow. had a meeting with members of the of democracy, a part of a democratic He pointed out that President Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, the process in my country.” Mr. Tarasyuk Yushchenko took the first step right after Ukrainian-American Business Council, was speaking at the Center for Strategic his election by visiting Moscow, which and with the president of the National and International Studies (CSIS), a started a constructive dialogue, established Democratic Institute, former Secretary of prominent Washington think-tank, on the a presidential commission on bilateral rela- State Madeleine K. Albright. first day of his two-day visit here for tions and initiated a “pragmatic action Introducing the acting foreign affairs talks with Bush administration officials, plan,” which will be ready for approval minister at the CSIS forum, Dr. Zbigniew members of Congress, business groups during President Vladimir Putin’s visit to Brzezinski, who was national security advi- and non-governmental organizations Ukraine in October. Since then, “nothing sor to President Jimmy Carter, said that what interested in Ukrainian affairs. negative has taken place,” he said, adding: struck him the most about Mr. Tarasyuk’s He said that in analyzing the political “I do believe that we can keep our relation- tenure in office was that “it has been charac- give-and-take and President Viktor ship in a normal, constructive channel.” terized by genuine strategic clarity.” Yushchenko’s dismissal of Prime Yaro Bihun Mr. Tarasyuk characterized the devel- “And that’s a very important asset for Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and her Borys Tarasyuk speaks in Washington. opment of Ukraine’s relationship with the a country – clear strategic objectives for- Cabinet, in which Mr. Tarasyuk was for- EU as being “not bad.” He said he expects mulated in a realistic fashion, with a eign affairs minister, “one should not be their meeting last month in Borzhomi, that the major outstanding issues between long-range perspective in mind,” Dr. lost in details – then, one will see the launched a new initiative: the Community them will be resolved by the next Brzezinski said. whole forest, not just the trees.” of Democratic Choice (CDC), which seeks Ukraine-EU summit in December, which In the evening of September 19, the “The enthusiasm of the first months to promote democracy in the region and would include granting Ukraine market Ukrainian Embassy hosted a reception- after the Orange Revolution has been create a community of democratic coun- economy status, the beginning of talks on meeting for Mr. Tarasyuk with a small transformed into the healthy pragmatism tries in the vast area between the Baltic, free trade and visa liberalization, and the group of leaders of Ukrainian American of a young rapidly developing modern Black and Caspian seas. resolution of the Ukraine’s World Trade organizations, during which he discussed society,” he said, “which is not a tragedy, Mr. Tarasyuk said that the CDC Organization (WTO) membership issues. his country’s recent internal political devel- but the most natural thing in the world.” intends to closely cooperate with Poland, “We have completed around 40 per- opments and future cooperation with dias- Such a development in Ukraine, he Romania and other Central, Southern and cent of our commitments according to pora organizations, among other issues. added, along with similar political devel- Eastern European countries, the the action plan,” he added and said he He also presented an award to Dr. Ihor opments in Georgia and Kyrgyzstan, “has European Union (EU), the United States, expects the remainder to be completed by Masnyk of the National Cancer Institute in a potential to define some important ten- Russia and other countries and groupings. March of next year. Washington, honoring him for his efforts dencies on the post-Soviet space in gener- “Our objective is to clear out our The agenda of his meetings with U.S. in helping provide effective medical treat- al.” And, with this in mind, he said, the region from all remaining dividing lines, administration officials, Mr. Tarasyuk said, ment for children suffering from the presidents of Ukraine and Georgia, during from violations of human rights, from included such bilateral outstanding issues effects of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39

all of the world leaders who attended the Ukrainian president... three-day summit also spoke. (Continued from page 1) The summit produced a 35-page final efforts to mitigate its consequences,” Mr. document that established a new Yushchenko said. Peacebuilding Commission to help coun- U.N. Secretary-General Kofi Annan met tries make the transition from war to with Mr. Yushchenko that same day. peace, and agreed that there is an interna- According to the Ukrainian president’s tional responsibility to protect people from press service, the two men discussed a plan genocide, war crimes and ethnic cleansing. to hold a U.N. General Assembly meeting Addressing that responsibility during to mark the 20th anniversary of the his speech, Mr. Yushchenko said that Chornobyl disaster. They agreed that the only through collective efforts could world should do more to raise funds to con- humanity respond to a variety of interna- struct a shield over the nuclear power plant. tional threats. World leaders were also reminded of “We believe that the international the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932- community should do everything possi- 1933. Mr. Yushchenko stressed during ble to destroy the environment nourish- his speech that the U.N. should work to ing the virus of terror – intolerance, prevent crimes against humanity. tyranny, poverty and humiliation,” “I am referring to you as a representa- President Yushchenko said. tive of the nation that lost 10 million He also said his country would recommit human lives in the Famine-Genocide,” to the U.N.’s Millennium Development President Yushchenko said. “At that Goals – which include halving poverty and

Andrew Nynka Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko enters The Pierre Hotel on September 16 for a banquet in his honor. He is flanked by Ukraine's acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Borys Tarasyuk (left) and Ukrainian World Congress President Askold Lozynskyj.

to stabilize the situation in the country. ed a banquet hosted by the Orange Circle He also stressed that the new government organization (see story on page 5). would spare no effort to overcome stag- The law firm held a small VIP recep- nation in the economy. tion and question and answer session for According to the presidential website, the president at Chadbourne’s offices, Dr. Rice assured Mr. Yushchenko that according to the Action Ukraine Report. Washington supports Ukraine as it works The 75 guests at the reception included to eradicate corruption. Dr. Rice said the Chadbourne attorneys and firm clients as United States welcomed Ukraine’s demo- well as former Secretary of State cratic advance. Madeleine K. Albright, former Carter While in New York, Mr. Yushchenko administration National Security Advisor also met with Brazilian President Luiz Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski, former U.S. Inacio Lula da Silva, the presidential web- Trade Representative Carla Hills, former site reported. The two men agreed that Canadian Prime Minister John Turner and Ukraine’s new prime minister would visit ex-New York City Police Commissioner Brazil in October to spur trade and econom- Howard Safir. Also attending were the UN/Evan Schneider ic relations between Brazil and Ukraine. president’s wife, Kateryna, and Orange United Nations Secretary General Kofi Annan (right) meets with Ukrainian Messrs. Yushchenko and da Silva also Circle representatives. President Viktor Yushchenko at the U.N. headquarters on September 15. discussed ways to cooperate in the aero- President Yushchenko was also the guest space field, as the two countries reported- of honor at a Ukrainian community banquet time, the governments of many countries achieving universal primary education by ly want to create a joint company to attended by over 300 people on September turned their eyes from the genocide that 2015 – that Ukraine stands ready to “pro- launch space satellites. Mr. da Silva 16 at The Pierre Hotel in New York City. was organized to destroy our people. We vide our support for their full achievement.” reportedly accepted Mr. Yushchenko’s In his 50-minute speech in Ukrainian, insist that the international community Ukraine’s Acting Foreign Affairs invitation to visit Ukraine next year. Mr. Yushchenko used humor to address should tell the truth about this crime.” Minister Borys Tarasyuk accompanied Mr. Mr. Yushchenko also met with former the recent political events in Ukraine. Mr. Yushchenko’s speech before the Yushchenko during his trip to the United President Bill Clinton, the Ukrainian “Something tells me I need to say a U.N. was part of the 2005 World Summit States. The two men met with U.S. press agency reported. The few words about Tymoshenko,” he said, that brought presidents and heads of state Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice to meeting was held within the framework referring to former Prime Minister Yulia from over 150 countries together on the discuss cooperation between the two coun- of Mr. Clinton’s Global Initiative confer- Tymoshenko, as the crowd laughed. He 60th anniversary of the United Nations. tries and the current situation in Ukraine. ence, which took place in New York City explained that he regarded her as a trust- The U.N. billed the summit as the largest Mr. Yushchenko said that dismissing during the U.N. summit. ed ally, but that favoritism and secretive ever gathering of world leaders and as an his Cabinet of Ministers, as well as During the meeting, Messrs decisions marred her administration. opportunity to reshape the world body for National Security and Defense Council Yushchenko and Clinton discussed the In response to criticism that he has not the challenges of the 21st century. Nearly Secretary , had helped political situation in Ukraine, Ukrinform delivered on the reforms he promised dur- reported. They also dealt with cooperation ing the presidential campaign, he said, between the Clinton fund and the Health “Give us time – we cannot do in one year Ministry of Ukraine, particularly in com- that which people could not do in 20 years.” bating HIV/AIDS. According to the press During another speech at the banquet, service, Mr. Clinton accepted Mr. President Yushchenko’s wife, Kateryna, Yushchenko’s invitation to visit Ukraine. called for people to invest in Ukraine’s Mr. Yushchenko also visited the New health care network. In Ukraine there York Stock Exchange, where he met with should be only the best hospitals and every the NYSE Manager John Thain. Mr. region of the country should have a first Thain briefed the Ukrainian delegation rate medical center, Mrs. Yushchenko said. about the NYSE’s proceedings and noted The Ukrainian first lady also thanked that the NYSE is interested in cooperat- the . “When the world ing with Ukraine, Ukrinform reported. did not know about Ukraine, you stood out While the focus of Mr. Yushchenko’s trip and said that it exists,” she said. “You’ve to the United States, which took place on held on to our language. Continue doing September 14-18, was his participation in what you have been doing. Democracy is the World Summit, he also took the oppor- not an event, but a process.” tunity to address a number of other issues. The president was joined on the dais In New York, Mr. Yushchenko met with by Mr. Tarasyuk, Ukraine’s acting minis- representatives of leading financial corpo- ter of foreign affairs; Askold Lozynskyj, rations, religious leaders and representa- president of the Ukrainian World tives of the Ukrainian diaspora. He also Congress; masters of ceremoniesUlana paid a visit to The Ukrainian Museum. Kekish of the Ukrainian National He met with representatives of American Women’s League of America and Jewish organizations, who told the president Michael Sawkiw Jr., president of the they intended to ask the U.S. Congress to Ukrainian Congress Committee of Andrew Nynka repeal the Jackson-Vanik amendment, the America; the Very Rev. Bernard Panczuk Guests at the gala honoring Viktor Yushchenko in New York City on September 16 presidential website reported. of St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church are (from left) Karen Chelak, UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich, Adia Fedash, Myron Mr. Yushchenko was greeted at a in New York; and the Rev. John Lyszyk Kukuruza, UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj, Swiatoslawa Kaczaraj, Russ Chelak and reception hosted by the law firm of St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orthodox Orest Fedash. Chadbourne and Parke, and later attend- Church in New York. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 5 Yushchenko delivers keynote address at founding dinner of Orange Circle NEW YORK – The Orange Circle, a Yushchenko spent an hour with major ness-friendly pro-growth environment. Klitschko. new international initiative to support Orange Circle donors and eminent persons Dr. Brzezinski, who delivered the President Yushchenko has committed democratic reforms in Ukraine, held its at a VIP discussion focused on Ukraine’s evening’s other major address, called for to taking part in Orange Circle events on founding meeting on September 15 at economic reforms and growth potential. Ukraine’s integration into such structures major overseas visits and in Ukraine. The New York City’s Rainbow Room. The In his keynote address, President as the World Trade Organization, NATO, new privately funded non-governmental keynote address at the dinner was deliv- Yushchenko expressed strong support for the and the European Union, and underscored organization also has the support of a ered by Ukraine’s President Viktor Orange Circle and thanked the eminent that the stakes in the success of the Orange broad spectrum of Orange Revolution Yushchenko, who warmly welcomed the world leaders and members of the diaspora Revolution were high. “The success of the leaders, including Ukraine’s First Lady initiative and urged all friends of Ukraine who have come together in the new initiative Orange Revolution,” he said, “will have a Kateryna Yushchenko and Foreign to support the new initiative’s work. that will promote Ukraine’s integration into major impact on the evolution of Russia.” Affairs Minister Borys Tarasyuk, who The dinner drew some 400 partici- the international community. President Dr. Brzezinski also called on the lead- attended the Founding dinner, as well as pants, including representatives of the Yushchenko expressed his appreciation for ers of the Orange Revolution to preserve State Secretary Oleh Rybachuk and for- business community, former government the support given to the Orange Circle by civility and to avoid recriminations amid mer Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. leaders and the Ukrainian diaspora. founding board members U.S. investor developing political differences. According to Mr. Karatnycky, the A wide array of eminent persons attend- George Chopivsky, Canadian businessman Adrian Karatnycky, founder and coordi- Orange Circle has been asked by the ed, including Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski; for- James Temerty, Prof. Alexander Motyl of nator of the Orange Circle, reported on the Yushchenko administration to work with mer U.S. Trade Representative Carla Hills; Rutgers University, Ihor Rakowsky of progress that already had been made by the Ukrainian think-tanks and civic groups to United Nations Assistant General Secretary Citibank, East-West Management Institute month-old initiative to support Ukraine’s organize a conference focused on the Kalman Mizsei, former U.S. Secretary of President Adrian Hewryk, Chicago attorney democratic and economic reforms, and press achievements and setbacks since the State Madeleine K. Albright; Rep. Dana and banker Julian Kulas, and Nadia Diuk, for Ukraine’s integration into the “communi- Orange Revolution. Rohrabacher (R-Calif.); ex-U.S. senior director of the National Endowment ty of prosperous democratic states.” The Orange Circle also expects to be Ambassador to Ukraine William Green for Democracy. The dinner also honored the memory very active in promoting international Miller; actress Polly Draper, representing Mr. Yushchenko also addressed recent of independent journalist Heorhii investment in Ukraine and supporting her brother, hi-tech investor Tim Draper; events in Ukraine, emphasizing that the Gongadze, who was abducted and mur- efforts to promote Ukraine’s entry into the Rep. Corinne Brown (D-Fla.); Coca Cola dismissal of the government of Yulia dered five years ago in Kyiv. The crowd European Union, Mr. Karatnycky added. executive Sonya Soutus; Roman Kyzyk, Tymoshenko and of National Security warmly greeted his widow, Myroslava Corporate and organization donors of founder and principal in the Draper Fisher and Defense Council Secretary Petro Gongadze, who has spearheaded the the new initiative include Coca-Cola, Jurvetson Nexus Fund; Natalie Jaresko, Poroshenko was a result of the “loss of a international campaign to bring those Horizon Capital, Chadbourne & Parke managing partner of Horizon Capital; for- team spirit” that had prevented the responsible for his murder and for order- LLC, Port Vera Development, Draper mer Canadian Prime Minister John Turner; smooth implementation of the reforms he ing his abduction to justice. Fisher Jurvetson, Self Reliance Federal heavyweight boxing champion Vitalii had promised during has campaign. The new organization’s international Credit Union of New York, Northland Klitschko; European Union Commissioner The president stated that the new gov- board now includes Dr. Brzezinski, Former Power Inc., the Heritage Foundation of for External Relations Benita Ferrero- ernment he was putting in place would Swedish Prime Minister Carl Bildt, former Chicago, the PBN Company and the Waldner; and Deputy EU Commissioner move quickly to create a more friendly Czech President Vaclav Havel, U.S. high Canadian Ukrainian Parliamentary Project. for External Relations Karel Kovanda. environment for Ukraine’s entrepreneurs tech investor Tim Draper, European Individual donors include George Major corporate leaders and investors and external investors, and stated that Parliament Vice-President Janusz Chopivsky, Julian Kulas, Julian also took part. increased protections for Ukraine’s most Onyszkiewicz, former European Baczynsky, Borys Chabursky, and Iryna Prior to the dinner, President economically vulnerable required a busi- Commissioner Emma Bonino and Vitalii and Jaroslaw Kurowyckyj.

Philadelphiaby Stasia Bohacz rolls outthe center’s the Signer’s red Hall. carpet It was fol- for president and first lady of Ukraine Special to The Ukrainian Weekly lowed by a tour of the Constitution Center guided by it’s director, Richard PHILADELPHIA – Hollywood took a Stengel. holiday on September 17 because its two A selection of music performed by the main residents, glitz and glamour, were Ukraina combined choir entertained rev- in Philadelphia to roll out the red carpet elers before guests were ushered to the for Ukrainian President Victor second tier overlook for dinner at sunset. Yushchenko and First Lady Kateryna Special theatrical lighting splashed bursts Yushchenko. of color on the center’s ceiling. A dinner gala was held in their honor The evening’s event broke with tradi- by the Philadelphia Foundation, which tion and did not have a head table; earlier in the day awarded Mr. instead, President and Mrs. Yushchenko Yushchenko the Liberty Medal. The dined with their supporters. event was appropriately held in the At the president’s request, those seated National Constitution Center on at his table represented the local Constitution Day. Ukrainian community and the Five hundred fifty people turned out Philadelphia Foundation. His entourage resplendent in their finery to welcome and dignitaries were seated elsewhere. Ukraine’s first couple. Guests enjoyed Philadelphia Foundation Chairman H. cocktails and passed hors d’oeuvres in Craig Lewis offered a toast and intro- the center’s first tier, while the president duced the evening’s host, Mr. Stengel. President Viktor Yushchenko and First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko tour the National and first lady attended a VIP reception in The evening’s menu was American Constitution Center in Philadelphia.

with a Ukrainian twist. It opened with a delicate appetizer of prepared cabbage and lean kovbasa topped with a tiny varenyk. The entrée: beef filet, Chicken Kiev and grilled vegetables, was fol- lowed by a fluffy chocolate mousse cake topped with fresh berries. Toasts were offered between courses. Among them was a toast by Ulana Mazurkevich, chair of both the Ukrainian Human Rights Committee and the Committee to Welcome Yushchenko. The latter committee was made up of 40 organizations and institutions. Ms. Mazurkevich stood on the stage before a window looking out on America’s most historic square mile. Referencing Independence Hall and the Liberty Bell, Ms. Mazurkevich spoke to those gathered and reminded them that for many decades they gathered on the square below, demonstrating to demand , freedom for Photos courtesy of Roman Czenstuch Ukrainian political prisoners, and free- Ulana Mazurkevich offers a toast at the banquet honoring Ukraine’s president. In the background is the Ukraina combined choir. (Continued on page 24) 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39

Love... in 1776... raced across the globe Yushchenko receives... and reached Ukraine.” (Continued from page 1) Mr. Stengel of the National Constitution weight champion Dr. Vitalij Klitschko. Center noted how fitting it was to honor The official ceremony began with a President Yushchenko on Constitution brief musical interlude, followed by a Day, since “constitutions represent the short film (shown on an wide LED screen highest aspirations of the people,” and “he to accommodate the thousands of seated himself is the living embodiment of the idea that freedom is never free; we all have and standing spectators), documenting the to make sacrifices for freedom.” history of the Philadelphia Liberty Medal. Rep. Weldon – who, according to the The 100-voice combined Ukrainian MC, is sometimes called “Mr. Ukraine” American choir Ukraina, conducted by in the halls of the U.S. Capitol, and who Nestor Kyzymyshyn, performed a welcome introduced the newly democratically song called “Voskresla” (She is Risen), and elected to a rare the Voloshky dance ensemble, dressed in joint session of Congress earlier this year traditional Ukrainian attire, greeted the hon- – reminded the audience that he has ored guests with the customary bread (rep- known Mr. Yushchenko for 12 years and resenting hospitality) and salt (representing has admired his consistent resolve that the eternal friendship) – a ritual dating back to “Ukrainian Constitution be followed.” Members of the Voloshky ensemble greet the president and the first lady of the Middle Ages. Master of Ceremonies Jim The Congressman also introduced Ukraine with the traditional Ukrainian greeting of bread and salt. Gardner, anchor of ABC6 News, cordially Mykhailo Volynets, who was influential welcomed all to the auspicious event. in the Ukrainian labor movement and and will pass it onto his children along called to mind the words of George Mr. Gardner then introduced a tradi- who supported Mr. Yushchenko in the with the award his father received as a sol- Washington that, once freedom takes root tional American ceremonial opening by Rada (Ukrainian Parliament), as a symbol dier in World War II, during which he was – no one can stop it. Millions of the U.S. Armed Services Color Guard, of the people standing with their leader. wounded and sent to concentration camp. Ukrainians, he added, have already seen which presented the colors of the United After the congressman’s moving “These are the signs of freedom,” which “the light at the end of the tunnel.” States and Ukraine, followed by stirring speech, the MC presented Dr. Klitschko, remind one of the high price that was paid President Yushchenko admitted that renditions of the national anthems of who stated it was a pleasure for him to be for it, he said. his administration is only several months Ukraine (performed by the Ukraina in Philadelphia, “home of Rocky Balboa President Yushchenko insisted that old and has much to learn yet – but he choir) and the United States (performed – and democracy!” – and expressed his “the Constitution will not fluctuate” envisions Ukraine in a free market econ- by baritone Stefan Szkafarowsky). gratitude to all supporters of Ukraine “in depending on individual politicians, and omy with high social standards among all Afterwards, Metropolitan Soroka this very difficult time.” offered a prayer of gratitude and blessings At the conclusion of Dr. Klitschko’s for all those in pursuit of democratic ideals, remarks, another short film documented particularly for the inspirational personal Ukraine’s – and Mr. Yushchenko’s – his- witness of faith and freedom of President toric struggle for democracy and the Yushchenko and the Ukrainian people. principles of the . Mr. Louis of the Philadelphia Finally, Mayor John Street thanked all the Foundation then acknowledged the partner- sponsors associated with the Philadelphia ships instrumental in organizing the pro- Liberty Medal, especially the Selection gram: the Ukrainian American Welcoming Committee for making “the perfect choice” Committee (Ulana Mazurkevich, chairper- by recognizing Mr. Yushchenko’s “perilous son), the Independence National Historical journey to his nation’s highest office – while Park, the National Park Service, the City of campaigning for democracy.” Just before Philadelphia and the National Constitution presenting the Philadelphia Liberty Medal to Center. President Yushchenko, the mayor Mr. Louis also welcomed all those announced that the famous Boathouse Row gathered on this occasion to celebrate lib- and Benjamin Franklin Bridge of the city of erty and honor an extraordinary champi- Philadelphia would be aglow in orange dur- on of freedom, President Yushchenko, ing the evening – in commemoration of who courageously challenged govern- Ukraine’s Orange Revolution. ment corruption and election fraud. He In his keynote address, President noted that, along with Mr. Yushchenko, Yushchenko thanked the American people “the world relearned a painful lesson: the for this high honor – and the Ukrainian price of freedom is eternal vigilance.” American community for its comforting Gov. Rendell followed, speaking of display of ethnic culture, here at the site the American and Ukrainian people’s of the Liberty Bell, with its renowned shared love of freedom and democracy – inscription of God’s commandment to and how Americans watched Mr. “proclaim liberty throughout the land.” Yushchenko’s leadership of a peaceful Mr. Yushchenko said he is dedicating uprising in the Orange Revolution, as the the Philadelphia Liberty Medal to all the Philadelphia Mayor John Street (left) and H. Craig Louis of the Philadelphia “flame set here... in the City of Brotherly free and democratic citizens of Ukraine, Foundation flank President Viktor Yushchenko as he receives the Liberty Medal.

the democratic nations of the world. The road is not easy, he conceded, but “we will overcome”; the peaceful Orange Revolution demonstrated the importance of democratic values and fairness already in the hearts of Ukrainians. The president expressed his sympathy for the United States in light of the Gulf Coast calamity and, recalling Ukraine’s offer of assistance, urged joint confrontation of new challenges in the new millenium. At the conclusion of the president’s address, the Ukraina choir sang “God Bless America” as a simultaneous Air National Guard flyover provided an awe-inspiring finale to the awards ceremony. At a brief news conference immediately after the ceremony, President Yushchenko acknowledged that there are problems in the new government, but added that “this is not a critical time; this is a great and very trying time.” He said the Ukrainians who stood on the “maidan” and wore orange ribbons of solidarity expect a government with “team spirit” and he is continuing to work toward a transparent, effective and honest government. At an elegant evening banquet held at the National Constitution Center in his honor, Mr. Yushchenko re-emphasized that, after 800 years of Photos courtesy of Roman Czenstuch oppression, the Orange Revolution sealed the mes- Seen during the Philadelphia Liberty Medal ceremonies are: Philadelphia Mayor John Street, Vitalii Klitschko, sage that Ukraine will never go back. The first lady Kateryna and Viktor Yushchenko, interpreter (next to flag), Pennsylvania Gov. Edward Rendell, Philadelphia of Ukraine also spoke, inviting all to come and visit Foundation Chairman H. Craig Lewis, Rep. Curt Weldon, National Constitution Center President/CEO Richard the unique and beautiful Ukraine, rich in cultural Stengel and Superintendent of Independence National Historical Park Dennis Reindenbach (wearing hat). traditions and rife with investment opportunities. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 7

FOR THE RECORD Viktor Yushchenko’s speech at the United Nations The following is the text, as delivered, of prove their courage and professionalism. ference will never encourage criminals. to work together to find ways to strengthen Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko’s As a representative of a nation that The high ideals of the United Nations multilateralism. I’m convinced that the speech on September 15, before the United shoulder to shoulder with free nations have always encouraged our people to greatest opportunity in this regard will Nations in New York City. liberated humankind from the Nazi fight for dignity, human rights and inde- come from reforming the United Nations. threat, I am convinced we can set free pendence. The statehood of Ukraine The reform of the Security Council is Dear co-presidents! humanity from other mortal threats. paved the way for advancing these values. a prerequisite to enhance the effective- Dear Mr. Secretary General! These days we are honoring the mem- The peaceful victory in Independence ness of our organization. To perform ade- Dear heads of state! ory of those who died on September 11 Ladies and Gentlemen! and sharing the pain of those who suf- The jubilee of the United Nations is a cel- fered in the south of the United States. ... the governments of many countries ebration of hope for all humanity. The whole Ukraine is an active member of the fight history of our unique forum convinces us against terrorism. We believe that the turned their eyes from the genocide that was that the peoples of different nations and cul- international community should do every- tures are able to hear and support each other. thing possible to destroy the environment organized [in 1932-1933] to destroy our peo- Churchill said that these walls were erected nourishing the virus of terror – intoler- for a Temple of Peace, not for a tower of ance, tyranny, poverty and humiliation. ple. We insist that the international commu- Babylon, and I truly believe that we will live Ukraine has already contributed much nity should tell the truth about this crime. up to their expectations. to security in the world by abandoning its At this meeting the international com- nuclear weapons. We can put nuclear Only by doing so can we be certain that munity shapes its new guidelines in the technologies under rigid international third millennium. New Ukraine – free control; we are obliged to prevent the indifference will never encourage criminals. and independent – follows it together proliferation of nuclear weapons. with the whole family of democratic Next year will be the 20th anniversary Square opened up for Ukraine the path to quately, its membership should reflect nations. I believe that the efforts and of the Chornobyl catastrophe. I strongly achieving these ideals. present realities. experience of my country will contribute believe that this will be an important Our nation turned away from the past, It would be fair if all regional groups, to finding important benchmarks. opportunity to realize the universal social and no one will be able to resurrect it. We including the group of Eastern European I am a son of a soldier of World War and cultural depth of this tragedy; it will are determined to create an open, integrat- states, are represented in the council. The II, whose fate was to live through the enable us to combine our efforts to miti- ed society and a free-market economy that voice of the region, which is shaping a battles, wounds and the horrors of the gate its consequences. will be integrated into the world economy. new Europe, deserves to be heard. Auschwitz concentration camp. Millions Distinguished World Leaders: We gained a historic chance to be a part of Dear Ladies and Gentlemen: failed to survive. Millions of women and We are obliged to prevent crimes a united Europe and we have the roadmap Sixty years ago Franklin Roosevelt men died. Every Ukrainian family has a against humanity and mankind in the that brings our relations closer. said: “We are to secure our friendship live memory of pain and losses. Due to 21st century. Ukraine is very conscious of its and to share its spirit with the rest of the its heroic contribution to the victory over I am addressing you as a representative responsibilities and once again we would world. This is not the ultimate end, but, Nazism, Ukraine gained an honorable of the nation that lost 10 million human like to reconfirm our commitment to the if achieved, we will be empowered to right to become one of the founders of lives in the Famine-Genocide. At that international development established by meet the great goal of humanity.” the United Nations. time, the governments of many countries the Millennium Declaration, and we are The United Nations managed to estab- We brought in our aspiration for turned their eyes from the genocide that ready to provide our support for their lish the foundation for that. We can pro- peace. We are always ready to counteract was organized to destroy our people. We achievement. ceed together to ensure that peace and the threat of war everywhere. I believe insist that the international community Ukraine stands ready to be a trusted part- freedom and fairness for every nation that the Ukrainian peacekeepers under should tell the truth about this crime. Only ner in all political, economic, ecological will be achieved. the United Nations flag will once again by doing so can we be certain that indif- and humanitarian projects. Ukraine is ready Thank you for your attention. The president’s speech at the Liberty Medal ceremony Following is the text of the speech absorbed all precious treasures of free- Philadelphia Liberty Medal. social standards. We regard it as a part of delivered by President Viktor Yushchenko dom. Ukraine also contributed its share I am grateful to the Philadelphia united Europe. We see ourselves in this on September 17 in Philadelphia after he to that experience. Foundation and all the noble people who big family of democratic nations. received the Liberty Medal. The text was The Ukrainian nation is proud of writ- nominated and supported me. Dear Ladies and gentlemen: released by the press office of the presi- ing Europe’s first constitution. Its author, friends, thank you for your respect and This road ahead is challenging, but we dent of Ukraine. are ready to overcome it. We have Pylyp Orlyk, was the first national leader support. Thank you for believing in my already started to change our life. I am who took an oath on the Constitution in hard work. Ladies and gentlemen! convinced that only a powerful and free I am grateful to the United States and 1710. He believed that “rights and liber- Thank you for this honor. I would like nation can achieve such results so fast. U.S. government. I am thankful to the You can freely express your opinion in award committee. I am honored to be Ukraine. There are no topics or individu- with you at this wonderful place. I would als that cannot be discussed or criticized. like to express my special gratitude to The sound of that [Liberty] bell still echoes Next year we will have our first fair elec- the Ukrainian community. around the world. Nations hear the bell and tions. You know, it is very warm and pleas- Ukraine should do much to eradicate ant to see posters reading “Greetings understand its language. poverty. However, millions of people are from Tysmenytsia” or “Greetings from hopeful. Solidarity and responsibility are Ternopil,” hundreds of people dressed in becoming a norm for the state. national costumes and dozens of national ties are granted to the people by God.” to reiterate that millions of my fellow cit- The government wants to be a partner flags thousands of miles away from my The American Constitution made a izens will share it with me. They deserve for businesses. motherland. Thank you so much for this. breakthrough in that century-long strug- this award for their patience, courage and Our democracy is insipient and we Thank you for loving Ukraine howev- gle for freedom. I am excited to think dignity. I am dedicating this award to all should all learn to live in its bright light. er far you live from your country. this is the place where its triumphant citizens of the free and democratic I am convinced that our nation is I am honored to celebrate your way started. It has been living for almost Ukraine. strong enough to be responsible for the Constitution Day in the city where it two centuries. It cannot be stopped by The Ukrainian nation chose its demo- state and its fate. It will never plunge matured. More than 200 years ago a bell iron curtains or barbed-wire fences. cratic way to the future. We will never into civil strife. Responsible politicians that bears a divine inscription pealed out Polish Solidarity, the Czechs’ Velvet turn back. are uniting to make the country prosper. to declare its birth. Revolution and the fall of the Berlin Wall “When freedom takes root, its growth Democratic changes will only be intro- The sound of that bell still echoes show that democracy changed the whole can never be stopped,” said George duced democratically. around the world. Nations hear the bell European continent. The Ukrainian Washington. “Freedom cannot be I appreciate your unique respect for and understand its language. Only free- nation is the first to continue these stopped,” repeated the people, standing the Constitution, which is also manifest- dom can protect such precious things as changes in the 21st century. in the Orange maidan. We will never ed at this ceremonial place. children, family, work and welfare. Only The peaceful and spectacular Orange break this oath. I am sure we can change the democracy can make people respect their Revolution demonstrated its power of Freedom and democracy helped the Constitution only when all politicians natural rights granted by the Creator. freedom. It showed that Ukrainians American nation turn deserts and prairies and people reach mutual understanding. Signing the Constitution, its fathers respected human dignity, justice and into this wonderful and prosperous coun- It should belong to generations of people were aware of their lofty mission. “We independence. These values remain in try. They encourage Ukrainians to restore and never be re-written to please politi- work for the benefit of all mankind,” the hearts of millions of people. They their country. Our aim is to make all citi- cians. said Thomas Jefferson. Our history took to streets to battle for these princi- zens confident in their future and ensure Dear friends: proves that he was right. ples. They stood up and won! justice. We will never forget the solidarity The authors of the Constitution and Dear ladies and gentlemen: We regard our country as a territory of Declaration knew that their creation had I am honored to be decorated with the a free, prospering economy and high (Continued on page 27) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39 Yushchenkos and entourage pay a visit to The Ukrainian Museum by Marta Baczynsky NEW YORK – Emotions ran high on Friday after- noon, September 16, inside The Ukrainian Museum. The board of trustees, administration and staff members paced nervously in the lobby and looked through the huge windows into the street. Outside, on the sidewalk and across the street, large crowds had gathered. Near the museum entrance, a group of children from St. George Ukrainian Catholic School, clad in embroidered shirts and blouses, some holding colorful bouquets of flowers, moved restlessly, as children tend to do. The people outside peered through the windows into the museum, and both those inside and those outside waited with great anticipation. The people on the rim of the crowd were rewarded with the first glimpse of the police-led motorcade as it quickly made its way down Sixth Street, to halt in front of the museum. As the doors of the automobile in the center of the motorcade opened, the people could no longer contain themselves, and a huge roar went up, quickly settling into a chant: “Yushchenko! Yushchenko! Yushchenko!” The man on whose behalf the Orange Revolution was fought and won by the people of Ukraine, Viktor Yushchenko, president of Ukraine, and Kateryna Marta Baczynsky Yushchenko, the country’s first lady, had come to visit Outside of the museum, enthusiastic crowds wait for the president to arrive. the newly built Ukrainian Museum in New York City. The president and Mrs. Yushchenko were met in the entryway of the muse- um by Olha Hnateyko, board president, Maria Shust, director, and Sophia Hewryk, board member. The president and his wife were presented bouquets of flowers – big, bright orange zinnias and delicate pink roses. Moments like these must be seen and experienced, for they are difficult to describe. In the commotion of everyone trying to get a glimpse of the famous couple, with security people bustling about and flash bulbs exploding on cam- eras almost every second, President and Mrs. Yushchenko remained remarkably focused on their greeters. Everyone smiled and kissed and embraced, and all of us around this small group felt as if we had known our two visitors all our lives; we just hadn’t seen them in a while. “Your visit, Mr. President and Mrs. Yushchenko, is a monumental historical event for The Ukrainian Museum, and it will be recorded in golden letters in the history of our institution,” Ms. Hnateyko said in greeting the special guests. She explained to the assembled that the museum, which was founded by the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America almost 30 years ago, was built with the determination and great generosity of the Ukrainian community in the United States. She said that the unwavering dedication of the Ukrainian com- munity to the preservation of its cultural heritage would become apparent as the guests walked through the galleries of this institution. Mrs. Hnateyko delivered her welcome message following the traditional Ukrainian extension of hospital- ity with bread and salt. Several days prior to his visit, the museum had received a gift from the presi- dent – a tapestry that bears the name “The Paths of Songs” (“The Four Seasons”). This beautiful wall hanging is composed of four separate rectangular panels, each representing a holiday in the Ukrainian calendar – Christmas, Easter, the Summer Solstice and the Feast of the Transfiguration. The tapestry was mounted on a large wall made of natural stone in the museum’s lobby. Andrij Wowk Upon seeing the decorative wall hanging, the president acknowledged it with a President Yushchenko tours the Alexander Archipenko exhibit with Dr. Jaroslaw smile and a remarked to his wife that it looked familiar. Leshko (left), exhibit curator.

The tapestry was made at the Kosiv National Institute of Applied and Decorative Art and was chosen specifi- cally for the museum by Mrs. Yushchenko. “When I first saw it, I thought it was so beautiful that I cried,” said the first lady of Ukraine. She was delighted to learn that the tapestry, with its symbolic message proclaimed in imagery, rhythm, color and ornamental motifs, is per- fectly suited to the museum’s second inaugural exhibi- tion, “The Tree of Life, the Sun and the Goddess,” the theme of which is symbolism in Ukrainian folk art. Mrs. Hnateyko noted that the tapestry will serve as an appro- priate introduction to the new exhibition (scheduled to open in November) and “as a valuable addition to the museum’s folk art collection.” Valeriy Kuchinsky, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations, with his wife, Alla, and Borys Tarasyuk, the country’s acting minister of foreign affairs, accompanied the presidential party. Along with them was the popular boxer Vitalii Klitschko. For this special event the museum also invited Frances Archipenko Gray, the widow of Alexander Archipenko, an exhibition of whose magnificent sculptures opened the new museum in April of this year. Prof. Jaroslaw Leshko, curator of the museum’s pre- mier inaugural exhibition “Alexander Archipenko: Vision and Continuity” and author of a comprehensive essay on the artist in the exhibition catalogue, accompa- nied President and Mrs. Yushchenko through the exhibi-

Andrij Wowk tion. The Yushchenkos were attentive and very interest- The Ukrainian Museum’s board of trustees, administration and staff with the president and the first lady of Ukraine. (Continued on page 9) No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 9 First lady hosts reception celebrating Ukraine’s cultural heritage by Roma Hadzewycz Sloan Kettering; Judith Rodin, president, Rockefeller Foundation; Patricia NEW YORK – While in town with Rosenfield, program director, Carnegie her husband for the World Summit at the Corp.; Marjorie Tiven, commissioner, United Nations, Ukraine’s First Lady New York City Commission for the Kateryna Yushchenko hosted an elegant United Nations; Elizabeth Holtzman, for- reception “to celebrate the Cultural mer member of the U.S. Congress from Heritage of Ukraine” at the Ukrainian New York; and Georgette Mosbacher, Institute of America, a landmark end-of- CEO, Borghese Cosmetics. the-19th century mansion located on The reception began with champagne 79th Street and Fifth Avenue. and hors d’oeuvres served on the historic Some 50 women, including the first mansion’s first floor, where Mrs. ladies of Poland, Lebanon and Slovakia, Yushchenko mingled with her guests. and the wife of the U.N. secretary gener- Afterwards, the reception moved to the al, attended the event held at midday on institute’s second floor, where the first Thursday, September 15. lady formally opened the program. A Mrs. Yushchenko welcomed guests at brief musical interlude was provided by her reception by quoting the words of 10-year-old pianist Olha Kalabynina, Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko, who Ukrainian National Opera soloists Iryna described newly independent Ukraine as Symonenko and Dmytro Popov, and vio- “a new state with a thousand-year-old linist Dmytro Tkachenko. culture.” For many years, the first lady Afterwards guests were invited to noted, Ukraine was “a hidden nation.” enjoy more hors d’oeuvres, as well as The reception at the Ukrainian Institute wines, chocolates and confections from of America provides “an opportunity to Ukraine. learn about the Ukrainian people,” Mrs. During the reception guests had an Yushchenko continued. opportunity to view works by artists rep- Ukraine’s first lady also spoke briefly resenting Ukraine’s avant-garde, includ- about the Ukraine 3000 Foundation, a ing the paintings of Davyd Burliuk (1882- non-governmental charitable organiza- 1967), Abraham Manevych (1881-1942) tion that aims to promote Ukraine’s and Olexander Tyshler (1898-1980). strategic development through diverse Sculptures by Alexander Archipenko projects in the social, educational and (1887-1964), one of the 20th century’s cultural spheres with a view toward the most important sculptors, also were on country’s past, present and future. She view. invited all those interested in its wide- Photos of the Orange Revolution were ranging goals to work with the founda- on display on the staircase between the tion, which she chairs. UIA’s second and third floors, and large The event at the Ukrainian Institute of screens on the second-floor landing dis- America, located on New York City’s played scenes of Ukraine. Beautiful flower famed “Museum Mile,” was attended by arrangements graced the entire mansion. the U.N. secretary general’s wife, Nane The institute’s third floor featured an Annan; First Ladies Jolanta exhibit of art works by children of Kwasniewska of Poland, Silvia Presidential Press Service Ukraine’s orphanages and, in another Gasparovicova of Slovakia and Andrée Ukraine’s First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko with Poland’s First Lady Jolanta room, stylized versions of costumes from Lahoud of Lebanon, along with Kwasniewska descend the staircase at the Ukrainian Institute of America. In the such historic eras as the ancient Scythian American political and cultural figures, background are photos from the Orange Revolution. period, the work of designer Ludmyla Semykina. and members of public and charitable The first lady’s reception was coordi- bition catalogues, including the fully organizations, as well as leading nated by Vasyl Vovkun, who also pro- Yushchenkos... illustrated catalogue from the Archipenko Ukrainian American women, among duced Kyiv’s 2005 celebrations of (Continued from page 8) exhibition. Mrs. Yushchenko’s gift from them community activists, professionals Ukrainian Independence Day. ed in the exhibit. As the tour proceeded, the museum was an elegantly framed and journalists. The Ukrainian Institute of America the president asked numerous pointed Jacques Hnizdovsky woodcut, “Fern on Among notables present were: building is a French Renaissance man- questions, according to Prof. Leshko. Black” (1975). Jeannette Chang, senior vice- sion designed in 1898 by Charles P.H. Archipenko’s quote “It is not exactly Before he departed, President president/international publishing direc- Gilbert. It was purchased in 1955 by phi- the presence of a thing but rather the Yushchenko signed the museum’s guest tor, Hearst International; Susan Kropf of lanthropist William Dzus, who donated it Avon, Avon Products Inc.; Kathryn absence of it that becomes the cause and book. He wrote: “I was proud of what I to the UIA, which had its headquarters in Martin, senior vice-president, Memorial impulse for creative motivation,” which saw in your (our) museum. Only patriots West Islip, N.Y. sheds light on one of his prime innova- could accomplish such a challenging tions – volume/space transference, is task.” Mrs. Yushchenko added her com- prominently displayed in the exhibition’s pliments by writing “Beautiful museum!” main gallery, along with a number of All too soon the presidential visit striking works that reflect this principle. ended. President and Mrs. Yushchenko President Yushchenko found the idea departed the museum, surrounded by intriguing, explained Prof. Leshko, and their security detail. Outside, the people he and the president held a lively discus- waited patiently. Once again the cry sion on the subject. “It was a distinct “Yushchenko! Yushchenko!” resounded. honor to present to the president and the The president shook hands, lovingly first lady the innovative genius of touched the faces of children, smiled and Archipenko and witness their enthusias- waved with infectious joy. He and Mrs. tic response.” Yushchenko were guided into the waiting It is known that President automobile, and in a brisk minute they Yushchenko is a collector of Ukrainian were gone. folk art and has a splendid personal col- In the sudden, quiet aftermath, the lection. Mrs. Hnateyko said that when people began to disperse, but slowly, lin- she asked the president if he would con- gering to savor the moment. Soon the sider exhibiting his collection in the street was empty. In the museum we museum, he responded positively and milled about, unwilling to let the charged enthusiastically. In a later interview with atmosphere of this exciting event dissi- Ukrainian television, the museum board pate. It had been a long day, a most president said this would be a magnani- unusual day, and we were witnesses to mous gesture on Mr. Yushchenko’s part history. to support the museum in this way. An * * * exhibition from the presidential collec- tion would not only add significantly to The exhibition “Alexander the museum’s prestige, but would also Archipenko: Vision and Continuity” has generate enormous interest among the been extended to October 10. The public. Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Presidential Press Service The museum’s gift to President Sixth St. Museum hours: Wednesday Ukraine’s first lady is flanked by Nane Annan (left), wife of the U.N. secretary gen- Yushchenko was a collection of its exhi- through Sunday, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. eral, and Jolanta Kwasniewska, wife of Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39

IN THEIR OWN WORDS: Yushchenko and Tymoshenko on the government crisis President Viktor Yushchenko offered After this, at night, she called a meet- Former Prime Minister Yulia other countries – Russia and Belarus. He his version of the conflict with former ing. She called the procurator general Tymoshenko offered her version of the said, “Look at Putin or Lukashenka.” Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko during and the SBU chief, and suggested that conflict with President Viktor They have brilliant prime ministers. No a press briefing with Western and they hold their own press conferences Yushchenko on September 9 on live one ever sees them on television. American journalists on September 13 in the next morning betraying the option of national television on the Inter network. The second serious claim against me the Presidential Secretariat building on reconciliation. She called me in the was that I should not head the Cabinet in Bankova Street. morning and said, “Viktor Andriyovych, This group from the president’s inner a manner that I give my public results of I think it’s best that I resign.” I said fine. circle realized that they should save their the Cabinet’s performance, but every- When I began my election campaign, That’s also an option. Let it be. skins. They put the president in an thing that is happening in the Cabinet around me was a complicated entourage. Afterwards, I invited her to a press con- extremely difficult situation. They were should be simply passed onto the presi- (Yulia) Tymoshenko, (Petro) Poroshenko, ference. I stress that I invited her, “Come looking for a way out. When I felt that dential administration. Then after the then (Oleksander) Zinchenko joined. and we will discuss the final matter.” this critical situation started to ava- president makes an announcement, I When I traveled in eastern Ukraine, they When she came here, she started to lanche, the president invited a broader should simply do my routine job. asked, “Why is a bandit standing next to plead with me to return to the option circle that included Poroshenko, Dear friends, I am saying honestly you?” And then when I crossed the offered the night before. I said, “Yulia, (Roman) Bezsmertnyi, (Mykola) that all this had ruined my hope. No into western Ukraine, they said, this is after you organized a late night Martynenko and other people. There I claim was leveled against me in that I “Viktor Andriyovych, you have to be meeting of enforcement heads, you pres- heard things which simply scared me. failed to do something in the economy or with Yulia.” I understood there were mat- sured the procurator general, after what It turned out that this team gathered to in the social sector. Because the presi- ters involving her and preceding matters: you did with the judges, after Tomenko voice their complaints against me, to for- dent is a good economist and a good fin- ($1.6 billion) in debt to the national has already appeared on television, and malize them and to state that it is their ancier, and he knows better that anyone budget and ($300 million) in debt to the he had already given his press confer- decision to dismiss everyone – else about what has been done in this Russian Federation.[Editor’s note: The ence at this point. This is after the presi- Poroshenko, (Oleksander) Tretiakov, the country. By the way, the president said amounts were originally cited in hryvni.] dent had made a decision and you judged Cabinet – and in doing so to put an end to this on the maidan when we marked I heard a lot about their life stories. him amongst a different circle. the scandal which took place. I heard Independence Day. I was convinced of one thing: in this I listened to hundreds of her prayers things that I think will remain in my head Then they told me that I had failed to country we need to underline everything. and spells that we are together, and that for the rest of my life. Martynenko took come to terms with the president’s inner In essence, we have to make this process I’m not going anywhere, and so forth. I the floor and said that I am implementing circle, with his team, and that I should more democratic – economically, politi- saw each time that in reality her actions a special project against the president and have done so. And after this I tried to cally. Above all, we are supposed to be were different. The country began to that Zinchenko is part of my program to prove that this was absurd, that the presi- building a new country. We declared on decay during these seven months. This ruin the president’s authority. dent’s fears that I will run in the election the maidan that we were striving for was obvious. My view was that if we You know how inappropriate these separately were absurd. I want to work in three things: wealth, liberty and progress. didn’t stop this process, it would become people are. They do not understand that a team, I want to be close, I want to be a I didn’t idealize that every great per- a lot worse. Zinchenko, who has been through a supporter of the president. By the way, son might have problems. My hope was I am convinced the theme of corrup- colossal stage in his life, you know that nothing has changed for me. that with each of these great people, they tion was floated because there was no he was on the verge of death, that this I do not want these people to be frus- would resolve their relations and they other reason for the conflict in the team man managed to rise above all these trated, their hearts broken, their families other than the prime minister’s behavior. wouldn’t lay their problems on my petty squabbles, over all this filth, over separated if one is for Yushchenko and But only decent people recognize this: shoulders and on the team. I thought that insincerity. This man’s courage cannot be another for Tymoshenko. For this reason strong people, honest people. And that’s when they received their directions to someone’s program, project, or some- I told the president that we should put why I don’t regret for a single second my work and they’d work in those direc- one’s terrible idea or conspiracy. I should this aside because I do not have to come tions, they wouldn’t have time to work decision. For the last four days, I’ve been say that they simply do not understand to terms with his team. I need to have a against each other. That didn’t take able to calmly go to work. The govern- that a man like Zinchenko will not toler- president who lends me a hand, and this place, although I had waited seven ment’s work is rational. The next year’s ate this and he is not my special project. should be the hand of a friend. months for that. budget is being formulated. In political Then the president took the floor and Three days and half a night of these In the last nights, I spent days and circles, intrigues have declined. No one said that he is absolutely indignant that I talks and after that – I think this is a key nights in the Cabinet just to find a reso- is calling the procurator general and personally created such a situation in the point – I was presented with a very clear lution in the team. Not with me. I had no telling him where he’s supposed to be, state that in the media the president looks set of conditions. The first condition was conflicts with anyone. There were con- and so forth. weak and incapable of running things, that I had to extend my hand, not to the flicts in the team along the lines of Think please: In any country would it while the prime minister seems strong, president, but to his team – Poroshenko, Tymoshenko, Poroshenko and be possible to say that a fabricated Martynenko, Tretiakov, Bezsmertnyi. That Zinchenko. If you look at source of this efficient, and that he would never allow (Continued on page 27) this to continue. He said that there are I should give them a hand. But how could conflict, then you know there were signs I extend my hand to them if their hands and evidence of the prime minister tak- are constantly busy stealing something? ing advantage of her position and doing By the way, this idea to sack everyone things behind the backs of the team that Quotable notes at the same time – the Cabinet and those weren’t proper. who were suspected of corruption – this The last straw was the privatization of “I personally participated in all the consultations undertaken by the president idea came from Roman Petrovych Nikopol Ferroalloy factory. When behind during this crisis. As far as this process was under strong public scrutiny and all Bezsmertnyi. I can say that this was a the banks of government, through a sys- the details became well-known to the and the whole society, I would unique, destructive idea. I have just tem of illegitimate steps, with a legal limit myself only to drawing a conclusion. remembered how Bezsmertnyi proposed decision from a higher court, a situation “And my conclusion is that these events are evidence of democracy, a part of this territorial reform and traveled to his was provoked when thousands of people a democratic process in my country. This is the main substance of what hap- native village to present it. He almost got came out on the streets and stood on the pened. In analyzing this process one should not be lost in details. Then one will beaten up just for proposing it in his native brink of bloodshed. Only because see the whole forest – not just the trees. village. He barely escaped from there. Tymoshenko decided to carry out her “I regret that yesterday’s brothers in arms, who had gone through extremely Such experiments must not be made in own interests, not the government’s or difficult years of fighting for democracy, follow different paths today. But this is the country. That is why I told the presi- the country’s interests, striving to obtain what we mean by democracy – the right of people to choose freely their way and dent that instead of shaking hands with and obtain a cer- to follow it without fear to be punished for their political views. his entourage, I was ready to shake his tain TV channel. She calculated that she “There is no tragedy here – even if we are perfectly aware that unity among hand personally, and to be by his side could overstep the nation’s interests with national-democratic forces is better for the country and internal skirmish is not.” under any circumstances in any moment. regard to the Nikopol factory. – Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs Borys Tarasyuk, speaking on September The second condition, which was set This kind of cooperation became clearly, was that I had to close my door to impossible. The question arose with this 19 in Washington at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, as reported by the Action Ukraine Report. the people who did a lot to help me work, episode: What was going to be next? An to help the government work and to help aluminous factory, an Odesa factory, the “We continue to believe the Ukrainian government is headed in the right the country work. I was presented with a Severodonetsk Azot. But this practice led condition that I could not have any politi- to the point where I saw with my own direction. ... “The job we [the United States] have is to be a good friend of Ukraine and cal agreements on forming election teams eyes the government started to go in dif- with the Reform and Order Party, the ferent directions and they didn’t trust support the reforms and to encourage private investment and have them work with us on the security issues that are so important for the world.” Ukrainian People’s Party led by Yurii each other. Kostenko and that I had to publicly sup- Several days before the resignations, I – U.S. Undersecretary of State Nicholas Burns, commenting on September 15 port Poroshenko, Tretiakov and made a proposal. There are two paths to at the United Nations, where President Viktor Yushchenko met with U.S. Martynenko, to say that they were honest resolve the conflict: first, either everyone Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, as reported by the Associated Press and the and moral people who had been slan- resigns or we accept partial resignations. Reuters news service. dered. At the same time, I had to publicly The resignations included the National condemn Oleksander Zinchenko and I Security and Defense Council secretary, “If this is not a political crisis and the collapse of the ‘Orange project,’ I don’t could not include him into my bloc’s Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) chair, know what else would represent a similar collapse.” election list under any circumstances. the customs chair and a few ministers Another condition was that I sign who failed to ensure consistent policies. – Petro Symonenko, leader of the Communist Party of Ukraine, as quoted by decrees to dismiss those Cabinet members And we’ll end it at that. Yulia agreed to the RIA Novosti news service on September 16. this option. (Continued on page 27) No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 11

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Young UNA’ers

Quinlan William Bobeczko, son of Slava Hausler Lew, daughter of Olesia Gregory William and Kristin Lynn Lew and Pete Hausler of Brooklyn, N.Y., Markian Roman Voronovych, son of Bobeczko of Geneva, Ill., and grandson is a new member of UNA Branch 5. Roman Woronowycz and Victoria of Daniel and Oksana Bobeczko, is a Sebastian Powzaniuk, son of Tatiana Slava was enrolled by her grandparents Voronovych of Kyiv, is a new member new member of UNA Branch 102. He and Dorian Powzaniuk of Monroe, N.Y., Oksana and Wasyl Lew of Vienna, Va. of UNA Branch 175. He was enrolled was enrolled by his great-grandparents is a new member of UNA Branch 88. He The entire Lew family belongs to by his grandparents Myron and Anna Nicholas Bobeczko, who is branch sec- was enrolled by his grandparents Lesia Branch 5. Woronowycz. retary, and Mary Szmagala Bobeczko. and Roman Batorfalvy.

National Fraternal Congress names Fraternalist of the Year OAK BROOK, Ill. – The National for seven branches, the annual picnic and Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) the annual business meeting. She coordi- announced that Lois L. Maurer, a member nated a scholarship program and worked of Catholic Knights, from Marshfield, in fund-raising actvities for Sacred Heart Wis., is the 2005 Fraternalist of the Year. Parish and Columbus High School. Ms. Maurer was recognized at the On Mother’s Day, Ms. Maurer sold “Celebration of Fraternalism” luncheon roses to benefit Hannah House, a home held this month at the 119th NFCA annu- for unwed mothers, and on Father’s Day, al meeting in Milwaukee. carnations to benefit Morality in Media, “Lois Maurer is a shining example of an organization that works to raise media what it means to be a fraternalist,” said standards in the Marshfield area. NFCA President and CEO Frederick H. “Lois is a dedicated volunteer with a Grubbe. “We are pleased to honor Lois passion for doing good in her communi- for selflessly giving her time to serve her ty,” said Michael Stivoric, NFCA imme- community in so many ways.” diate past chair of the board and vice- The national award is given annually to president of fraternal operations at Roman Alexander and Bryce Patrick Lucyshyn, twin sons of Patricia Hoin recognize the nation’s top volunteer among Catholic Knights. “To find Lois at home Lucyshyn and Paul Alexander Lucyshyn of Lawrenceville, Ga., are new members the almost 10 million members affiliated is unusual due to her many volunteer of UNA Branch 423. They were enrolled by their grandparents Myron R. and with the NFCA’s member-societies. The commitments.” Theresa R. Lucyshyn. award goes to a fraternal benefit society A self-proclaimed “tomboy at heart,” member who has provided outstanding vol- Ms. Maurer continues to support baseball unteer service in his/her community and by serving on the board of the American excellent leadership in his/her local chapter Legion’s Junior and Senior Baseball throughout the past year. Ms. Maurer Corp. and working food stands and din- received an award trophy and a $1,000 ners to raise funds to support the leagues. donation to the charity of her choice. She is the American Legion Auxiliary’s This year, Ms. Maurer chose to split the poppy chairman and has been active with contribution between two charities: the Camp Fire Girls Inc. and Boy Scouts Children’s Miracle Network – St. Joseph of America. Hospital and the Marshfield American She continues to involve the youth Legion Baseball Corporation. Each of these from these organizations through Join charities will receive a $500 honorarium. Hands Day projects, Make a Difference Ms. Maurer has been a member of Day, parish activities and her American Catholic Knights for 47 years, and has Legion duties. In fact, volunteering is spent 41 of those years in service as a one of the qualifications of her scholar- branch officer in various positions. In the ship program, and she provides many past year she planned a recognition dinner opportunities for youth to get involved.

Visit the websites of the UNA’s publications: William Sergey and Joseph Alexey Zubinski, newly adopted sons of Anthony and Rita Zubinski of Niles, Ill., are new members of UNA Branch 125. They were enrolled by their great-grandaunt Katerina Hulchiy, who is a former secretary of www.ukrweekly.com Branch 425. www.svoboda-news.com

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NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY The latest from Ukraine Assessing Ukraine: Anders Aslund If you’re confused about this week’s developments in Ukraine, there’s no need to apologize. It was one of those weeks ... just about when you thought you’d responds to Alexander Motyl figured things out, something else happened and you were confused again. And by Anders Aslund Corruption must never be swept under that was the case through deadline day for us – Thursday – when the Verkhovna the carpet. Rada voted to approve Yurii Yekhanurov as Ukraine’s new prime minister, this In The Ukrainian Weekly (August 14), Fourth, Prof. Motyl dislikes the criti- after failing to approve him two days earlier. Alexander Motyl faults me for being cism of the Tymoshenko government’s First there was the soap opera revolving around ex-Prime Minister Yulia overly critical of the Yushchenko- populist economic policies, arguing that Tymoshenko. Was she in the opposition? Or was she trying to call a cease-fire, or Tymoshenko government, with reference every sensible government is populist in make peace, or perhaps even reunite with her fellow Orange Revolutionaries? to my Washington Post article (May 18) order to win elections. Yes, but to a Who knows? On September 14 she said she and Viktor Yushchenko could rejoin on Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s degree. The Tymoshenko government’s forces for the parliamentary elections of March 2006 if the president would “rec- economic policies. By happenstance, I populism was just extraordinary, both in ognize his mistake”; one week later she said she was ready to work with the did not have time to respond before the principle and in its effects. Over the past president to form a new Cabinet if he made peace with her. “I am ready to give Yushchenko-Tymoshenko team fell apart, five years, Ukraine’s GDP has grown by him a helping hand,” she said on September 21. But, on September 9 she had but let me deal with the substantial argu- an annual average of 8.4 percent. Last suggested on TV that orange and blue (the color of the Yanukovych campaign) ments. year, it surged by 12.1 percent. During make up the Ukrainian flag, asserting that she wants to unite Ukraine. First, The Washington Post put the the first eight months of 2005, Ukraine’s In the meantime, President Yushchenko was holding consultations with lead- title “Orange Revolution Betrayed” on GDP increased by only 2.8 percent over ers of Ukraine’s parties and the Verkhovna Rada’s factions. The result was some my op-ed article. As any writer should the same period in 2004. The growth rate sort of amorphous Declaration of Unity and Cooperation for the Future. Among know, you do not choose the headline of has fallen every month but July, and in the signatories to the pact was Viktor Yanukovych’s Party of the Regions, but not an op-ed article. This is the prerogative August Ukraine’s GDP contracted by 1.6 the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc. Mr. Yushchenko also met with Mr. Yanukovych, his of the newspaper editors. Since I did not percent. Clearly, the Ukrainian economy archrival from the 2004 presidential race; each man claimed the other had use the words “betray” or “betrayal” any- is heading to a dismal growth rate of 2 to requested the meeting. where in the article, nobody can accuse 3 percent this year. This is a unique dete- The newfound unity wasn’t strong enough, however, to have the president’s me of having used such a word. rioration. Last June, monthly GDP fell nominee for prime minister approved by Parliament on September 20. Mr. Second, Prof. Motyl complains that for the first time since 1999. Yekhanurov missed approval by three votes (he needed 226 for a simply majority). the new Ukrainian government was criti- As I indicated last May, this decline Mr. Yekhanurov was ultimately confirmed on a second vote by the Rada – this cized for its loud disagreements. Well, can be explained almost entirely by the time with 63 votes to spare. Interestingly, just half an hour before the vote Mr. that government fell apart three weeks former government’s economic policy. Yushchenko signed some sort of pact with Mr. Yanukovych. That was the bomb- after the publication of his article. We The main problem was the government’s shell of the week. Stay tuned – the details are sure to leak out. would be very poor observers if we did re-privatization debate, which under- In short, it was a week during which enemies became partners and partners not focus on the splits in a regime just mined all property rights, leading to became opponents. A pertinent question is: has the loss of team spirit, as President before its collapse. A prime minister who plummeting investment and construction Yushchenko described the unraveling of his first government, now been followed publicly criticizes individual business- (after a massive boom). Another concern by the loss of a team? And what lies ahead for Ukraine? The first indication should men and members of her government of was a massive increase in the total tax come with the appointment of the Cabinet of Ministers; Prime Minister Yekhanurov all kinds of immoral acts is an unusual burden. A third issue was the willful and has said that two-thirds of his Cabinet will be composed of new people. occurrence worthy of attention. So is a arbitrary intervention by the former The chief goal of the new government – one that has been articulated by both president’s repeated repudiation of his prime minister in the economy, attempt- the president and his prime minister – is stability. But will the cost of stability be prime minister’s major decisions. The ing to regulate prices and trade in gaso- stagnation as all of Ukraine looks ahead to the parliamentary elections? Will discord in the former Ukrainian govern- line, meat and grain. Promised market pragmatism mean a loss of ideals? And what will happen to the reforms pledged ment was just extraordinary. To tell peo- economic reforms, by contrast, were not during the Orange Revolution? And let’s not forget the charges of corruption lev- ple not to pay attention to it is neither delivered. For any economist comment- eled earlier this month, the new revelations that Russian oligarch Boris sensible nor realistic. ing on Ukrainian economic policy, it Berezovskii financed the Yushchenko campaign, and the signs that Ukraine now Third, Prof. Motyl also reacts against would be dishonest not to pass a clear appears to be leaning toward working within the Single Economic Space favored excessive discussion of the government’s judgment. by Moscow. All these matters, and more, await clarity. corruption (without reference to me). For the rest, Prof. Motyl does two In a nutshell, as our Kyiv Press Bureau chief tells us: “It’s a wait-and-see situ- Well, since the government finally fell things. First, he emphasizes domestic ation.” We’ll try to sort it all out as more information comes in. apart, President Viktor Yushchenko has political and democratic achievements. I accused former Prime Minister agree. The current democratization is the Tymoshenko of personal malfeasance to main thing. The foreign policy changes the order of 8 billion hrv, that is, almost after the Orange Revolution are also to Sept. $1.6 billion. Current and former adminis- be welcomed as great achievements, but Turning the pages back... tration members are hurling multi-mil- that does not make the awful economic lion-dollar corruption accusations against policies any better, and that happens to 30 one another. This is rather unusual. If we be my professional preoccupation. think that corruption is a bad thing, Second, he falls into the old Ukrainian 1990 Fifteen years ago, on September 30, 1990, more than which of course we do, we had better pay whining about how poor Ukraine is and 100,000 people marched through the streets of the Ukrainian attention to these interesting accusations. how it has suffered throughout its histo- capital to call for Ukraine’s independence and to demonstrate ry, and therefore nothing can be demand- their vehement opposition to the proposed union treaty with ed from it. But many other nations have Moscow. Western news services reported that the demonstration was the largest held Anders Aslund is director of the Russian also suffered. Most of Ukraine’s neigh- in Kyiv (or Kiev as the name of the city was spelled in those days) in more than 70 and Eurasian Program at the Carnegie years of Soviet rule. Endowment for International Peace. (Continued on page 26) The protest began with a mid-afternoon rally outside the city’s main stadium where speaker after speaker – among them deputies of the Ukrainian Parliament, leaders of the Popular Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova (Rukh), the Ukrainian Republican Quotable notes Party, the Green World environmental association, the Ukrainian National Democratic Party, the Association of Independent Ukrainian Youth (SNUM) and the Ukrainian “Walk down Long Market Street, past the shops selling amber beads and cav- Women’s Association – stressed that signing a new union treaty would mean contin- alry swords, through the medieval gates of the city of Gdansk, Poland. Cross the ued subjugation of the Ukrainian nation. highway, head toward the shipyard and look up. When I did so a few days ago, I According to the Ukrainian Republican Party’s press service, Respublika, the saw an enormous billboard featuring a list of cities: ‘Gdansk. Budapest. Prague. speakers also called for the resignation of Leonid Kravchuk, chairman of the Berlin. Bucharest. Sofia. Kiev [sic].’ The list makes it clear that the 1980 Gdansk Ukrainian SSR Supreme Soviet, and of the party-ruled government headed by Vitaliy shipyard strikes, which broke the state’s monopoly of power in the Soviet bloc Masol, chairman of the Ukrainian SSR Council of Ministers. and created the independent Solidarity trade union, set the pattern for the demo- Calls were heard also for realization of the principles enumerated in the historic cratic revolutions that rolled across Eastern Europe in 1989 and that continue to July 16 Declaration of State Sovereignty of Ukraine, shutting down the Chornobyl roll across the nations of the former today. ... nuclear power station and nationalization of all property in Ukraine owned by the “But what is most interesting about the billboard and the exhibit, along with Communist Party of the Soviet Union. the multiple conferences, concerts and celebrity speeches taking place in Gdansk Afterwards, the throng marched down the capital city’s main boulevard, the this week, is the fact that they are happening at all. Until recently, it wasn’t easy Khreschatyk, carrying slogans such as “Mother Moscow: we want to be orphans” and to find public displays of pride in Poland’s democratic revolution. Five years “Long live the Communist Party – at the Chornobyl power plant,” and chanting ago, on the 20th anniversary of the founding of Solidarity, giant screens set up to “Down with the union treaty,” reported the Associated Press and United Press relay celebratory speeches to the citizens of Gdansk attracted no more than 50 or International. 60. Far from seeing themselves as part of a peaceful revolution that stretched Similar demonstrations, according to Respublika, were held in Ivano-Frankivsk, from Gdansk in 1980 to Kiev in 2004, most Poles associated the collapse of Donetsk and . Previously, demonstrations protesting a new union treaty were held communism with corrupt politics and personal hardship. ...” throughout Ukraine on Sunday, September 16. – Columnist Anne Applebaum, writing in the August 31 issue of The Source: “100,000 in Kiev [Kyiv] march to protest union treaty,” The Ukrainian Washington Post. Weekly, October, 1990, Vol. LVIII, No. 40. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 13

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Let’s get away and just bought a computer for his children. PERSPECTIVES The people in Kyiv have time to sit at cafés and have a beer, rather than just try- BY ANDREW FEDYNSKY from the negative ing to round up two more people to share Dear Editor: a bottle of horilka, as in the past. While I am not Ukrainian, but I am married to a we were having our “brown bag” lunch of Ukrainian. I like Ukraine and I am always bread and cheese with a beer we bought Subject: What’s happening in Ukraine? on the maidan, the woman flower seller very surprised when letters in The Ukrainian A friend sent me an e-mail: “What’s Now it’s history. Following the formula Weekly, from people with Ukrainian names, shared her lettuce with us, with a smile. The people are smiling, not leering. happening in Ukraine?” Like so many oth- of every revolution that preceded it, the say bad things about Ukraine. In the past ers, he had followed the Orange Revolution Orange Revolution has given way to practi- month we have had letters bemoaning the I think the loosening up of the visa and rooted for Viktor Yushchenko and the cal politics. President Yushchenko dismissed “wilting of the orange blossoms” and saying requirements for U.S. and Canadian citi- millions of ordinary citizens who stood in his government, including a number of offi- that the women in Kyiv who wear rather zens should encourage the diaspora to the December cold in towns and cities cials who had stood shoulder to shoulder revealing clothes are prostitutes, that no one return to Ukraine for a visit. throughout Ukraine, most notably the with him at the maidan. They were still his in Kyiv speaks Ukrainian and that, in gener- maidan in Kyiv, where huge crowds gath- friends, the revolutionary-turned-president al, Ukraine is a terrible place to visit. Peter W. Holloway ered daily for speeches, prayer, rock ‘n roll said, but he dismissed them nonetheless. He My wife and I just returned from a Edmonton and television cameras that beamed images had his reasons. Certainly, there’s no short- four-week research trip to Ukraine, from the stage onto giant screens high age of political analyses explaining it all. where we had a wonderful time. I’d like The letter-writer is emeritus professor above the crowd and to hundreds of mil- Never mind that they range from A to Z, to pick up on some of the points the pre- of biochemistry and molecular genetics lions of homes throughout the world. black to white, triumph to catastrophe. vious letters raised. at the University of Alberta. What people saw was a man of uncom- Ukraine is a rich land, blessed with Everyone we spoke to in Ukraine, from mon courage rallying his people to rise abundant natural resources, fertile soil and those in Kyiv to villagers, were much more against entrenched politicos who had stolen a strategic location. Maybe that’s why it’s realistic than we are in the West about the Alumni proud the election for president. Viktor been burdened with so much history. Lots Orange Revolution. “Miracles cannot hap- Yushchenko, movie-star handsome at the of monuments in Kyiv testify to that. pen overnight,” was the usual comment. of SUNY Potsdam Bohdan Khmelnytsky, who liberated What we did feel was an energy and enthu- beginning of the campaign, offered his poi- Dear Editor: Ukraine from Poland in 1648, establishing siasm that were not there during our last son-ravaged face as a symbol of what was the first independent state in Ukraine visit in 2001. I have been to Ukraine many It was a great surprise that I read in the wrong with his country. The smell of con- since the days of Kyivan Rus’, sits frozen times since my first visit in 1987. Perhaps School of Education and Professional spiracy, intrigue and an ever-present threat on a rearing steed next to the 1,000-year- because each visit was separated from the Studies Newsletter an article about of state-sanctioned violence, stoked the fer- previous by a few years, I see dramatic Ukraine. I am a graduate of the State vor and idealism of the masses, who old Cathedral of St. Sophia. A few blocks changes for the better each time. People are University of New York at Potsdam with demanded no less than an honest election. away, there’s Taras Shevchenko. His poet- increasingly able to make a living and are B.S. and M.S degrees in education. The For a nation that had seen more than its ry in the 1800s mobilized a nation of serfs increasingly able to enjoy life. article stated that a $300,000 Freedom share of revolutions, that was revolutionary. to rise up against imperial Russia. Nearby, To comment on clothing: My wife and I Grant from the U.S. Department of State The Orange Revolution, in fact, was a the scholarly Mykhailo Hrushevsky sits, would often sit and drink a beer in a cafe on was awarded to Dr. Ed Portugal, chair of continuation of the one from a dozen years book in hand. In 1918 with the Russian Vulytsia Industrialna (Industrial Street) on the business administration department at earlier, when Ukrainians and others rose up empire buried in the mud and gore of the way home to our apartment, or at a table SUNY Potsdam, and that John Nixon, against the Soviet system. Kyiv has plenty World War I, he stood at St. Sophia on the maidan (Independence Square) and professor of psychology at SUNY Canton, of reminders of the Soviet era: drab apart- Square, next to Hetman Khmelnytsky and watch the “fashion show.” Indeed, many of brought five faculty from Ukraine to cam- ment buildings, clunky cars, the Russian declared Ukrainian independence, even as the outfits worn by the women were quite pus for the 2004-2005 academic year. language, a couple of Lenin statues, side- Vladimir Lenin was setting up a rival gov- revealing, but I suspect that not all these The grant goals included creation of a walk vendors with gold teeth selling ham- ernment that ultimately seized power and women were prostitutes. Our very good new SUNY International Business mer-and-sickle badges and busts of Stalin, presided over a 75-year reign of terror, female friend in Kyiv, a proper lady in her Management Certificate program and mass graves in the Bykivnia Forest. famine and stagnation. early 40s, will go out shopping wearing a development and implementation of a The 1991 revolution was animated by an Like the nesting dolls sold at sidewalk fairly translucent pair of white pants (thong new Small Business Development and overwhelming sentiment to sweep away 75 stands all over Kyiv, Ukrainian history visible from the rear). This is topped with a Resource Center for Southern Ukraine at years of communism, during which opens up to one revolution after the other – gauzy blouse that shows her bra, lace upper Kherson. Exchange faculty and staff from Ukrainians endured terror, a man-made 1648, 1918, 1991, 2004 – all pursuing the portion fully visible. We, who actually know all three campuses traveled between Famine, a world war and wholesale assaults forbidden goal Shevchenko articulated in his this person, realize that our friend has quite northern New York and southern Ukraine. on their language and culture. The dissident poetry in the 1840s: “In your own Home, enough to do working in and in a clin- One component of the project came to movement, which began in the 1960s as a your own Truth, Power and Freedom!” ic, and that her jobs bring in a good income fruition when the Ukrainian Studies lonely struggle waged by a few individuals, At the maidan – Independence Square – which she would never consider supple- Center, housed at Dunn Hall on the SUNY by the late 1980s had escalated into a mass a giant column commemorates the 1991 menting in the way her outfit would imply Potsdam campus, officially opened on movement. Once the uprising became revolution that swept away the Soviet to some people. As for the outfit – it hap- March 24 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. unstoppable, professional politicians took Union. So far, there’s no monument to the pens to be contemporary Ukrainian fashion. During the fall semester Prof. Nixon and over: men like Ukraine’s Leonid Kravchuk, Orange Revolution, unless you count the T- Similar outfits were worn by the staff and Dr. Portugal worked closely with Dr. Iryna Russia’s Boris Yeltsin and Georgia’s Eduard shirts and other orange souvenirs the side- the secretaries at the Academy of Sciences Tsobrova, Dr. Nataliya Tyukhtenko and Shevardnadze, who had risen to power in walk vendors sell throughout Kyiv. With Institute, where we attended a conference. Leonid Zhryrov to advise and guide them the same system they were now disman- the first anniversary of the dramatic days of Concerning the : I in the right direction for reaching their goals tling. As a result, what started as a revolu- last December soon upon us, serious work have only had one year of Ukrainian lan- while researching at SUNY Potsdam. Dr. tion ended as a compromise. still needs to be done. I don’t know Mr. guage instruction so cannot comment in Tyukhlenko and Mr. Zhyrov returned to Independent Ukraine adopted all the for- Yushchenko’s deepest thoughts, but you detail, but my wife assures me that in the Ukraine in December. Dr. Kira Baysha and bidden accouterments of national sover- have to think that, every morning when he buses, the metro, the kiosks and the stores in Yaroslava Fedorova joined Dr. Tsobrova in eignty: the trident, blue-and-yellow flag, looks in the mirror, he reinforces his resolve Kyiv, the predominant language is January. During the spring semester, Prof. Ukrainian language, anthem and currency, to frustrate the plots of his would-be assas- Ukrainian. Perhaps in the Hotel Dnipro and Nixon and Dr. Donna Mosier, associate an army, free speech and democracy. In sins. The best way to do that is to fulfill the restaurants on the Khreshchatyk, Russian is professor and interim chair of business return, the apparatchiks who had previously promise of the revolutions of 1648, 1918, preferred. We do not know. Ukrainian is the administration, continued to advise and punished people for advocating Ukraine’s 1991 and the Orange one he led last year. language of choice among the ordinary folk, facilitate the Ukraine faculty. Dr. Portugal, ancient colors and symbols, got to remain in Those Mr. Yushchenko dismissed include the ones who live and work in the less afflu- on leave from SUNY Potsdam, worked power. Obligingly, they removed Lenin’s the charismatic former Prime Minister Yulia ent sections of Kyiv. Certainly, in the vil- with faculty at Kherson State University for portrait and, on the very same nail, replaced Tymoshenko, who declared her outrage and lages few people even understand Russian. seven weeks during the semester. it with Taras Shevchenko’s. Ignoring all the vowed to challenge Mr. Yushchenko in the Let us get away from the negative Dr. Tsobrova worked as a translator and dozens of political parties that emerged, a coming parliamentary elections and then in aspects. Everywhere in the villages where taught classes at SUNY Canton and SUNY handful of insiders worked to maintain the the presidential election of 2009. we lived three weeks, we saw improve- Potsdam. Dr. Tyukhtenko, Mr. Zhyrov, Dr. power they had enjoyed in the Soviet era. Think about that: to settle political dif- ments in lifestyle and attitude. Many peo- Baysha and Ms. Fedorova worked on Privatization of government assets became ferences, a leading figure threatens her ple have installed electric pumps on their researching small business development an excuse for a privileged few to amass for- opponent with a vigorous campaign in an wells. In Ploske, my wife interviewed a while attending classes at SUNY Potsdam tunes in manufacturing, energy, the media, honest election. If that’s what ultimately young man who had built a gym with his to facilitate their understanding of food production. happens, I can’t help but think that the friends. It has equipment they made from Potsdam’s teaching practices and business Out of this tangle, a central banker – the Orange Revolution will have been justi- old automobile parts. Their willingness to course content. The group gave numerous technocrat who had laid the foundation for fied. The winners will be the people of improvise like this shows laudatory ini- on- and off-campus presentations on a stable currency and economic growth – Ukraine who courageously acted on their tiative, in my opinion. Ukraine’s history and culture, and their emerged as a reformer, putting together a faith in democracy. In Yavorivka, the 200-year-old church activities at SUNY Potsdam. coalition he called Our Ukraine, implicitly So, what’s happening in Ukraine? Just which was forcibly converted into a grana- My husband, William, and I were aligning himself against “Their Ukraine.” look at the forest of construction cranes ry by the Soviets is being rescued by the proud to see the Ukrainian Studies Promising to orient Ukraine on Europe on Kyiv’s horizon. In more ways than villagers, with no outside help. We inter- Center on the Potsdam campus. and the West, Mr. Yushchenko adopted the one, Ukraine is a work in progress. viewed four very nice, very dedicated color orange and the slogan “Yes!” (Tak!). young priests. A village farmer who had a Gloria Misnick As we all know, what began as a political Andrew Fedynsky’s e-mail address is: car in 2001 now has a tractor and a new car Corning, N.Y. campaign, ended up as a revolution. [email protected]. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39 Children of Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund’s new name reflects long-term mission SHORT HILLS, N.J. – The Children of Antonov-225 Mriya, the largest airplane childhood. But we are now integrating ultrasound and other critical instruments Chornobyl Relief Fund has officially in the world. Since 1992 it has relied on that mission into a strategy of long-term, to enable doctors in Lviv and Odesa to changed its name to the Children of the U.S. State Department to provide sustainable development.” perform open heart surgeries. Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund planes and fuel to carry out its relief mis- As an example of this strategy, “We believe that the future of CCRDF following the recommendations of its sions. The fund has launched 31 airlifts CCRDF cited the success of its hospitals is very bright,” said board member board of directors and based on strategic and 15 sea shipments, delivering more in Lutsk, Odesa and Dnipropetrovsk. In Leonard Mazur, who recently visited planning discussions that began last fall than 1,300 tons valued at $53 million. Lutsk, technology and training provided Ukraine to meet with in-country staff and during the fund’s 15th anniversary con- “Even nearly 20 years after the by CCRDF helped to save the lives of health officials. In recent months, the vention. A press release announcing the Chornobyl disaster, our partner hospitals premature infants, but the hospital and fund has received grants from major cor- name change was issued on September 18. are still providing treatment for large num- CCRDF have steadily built on these early porations such as UMC Communications, “The inclusion of the word ‘develop- bers of children stricken with leukemia, successes, developing programs in Philip-Morris and Cargill and support ment’ may be self-explanatory to many of birth defects, cancer and immune deficien- endoscopy, genetic research and laborato- from Ukrainian celebrities such as the our supporters who have been following cies,” said CCRDF co-founder Dr. ry diagnostics to enable doctors in the Eurovision star Ruslana. The Yushchenko our programs in recent years,” said Matkiwsky. “In addition to children’s hos- Volyn Oblast to address a multitude of administration has also shown strong Executive Director Alexander Kuzma. pitals, we have begun to focus more of our health problems. The Lutsk physicians support for the fund recognizing its many “Our board wanted our name to better activities on maternity centers and perina- are providing emergency services to contributions to health care improve- reflect the true nature of our mission. For tal centers to help improve prenatal care, impoverished villages on the outskirts of ments in the country. many years now, we have been providing and to reduce the large number of preg- Volyn province, and helping to strength- “Over the past 15 years, we’ve been less in the way of emergency ‘relief’ and nancy complications and birth defects that en programs in neighboring provinces. very blessed with talented and creative much more in the form of state-of-the-art have appeared in recent years.” The hospital recently obtained a major volunteers and staff who have enabled us technology, training and instruments that The fund has established model neona- grant from the Swiss government that it to move to the next level,” said co- can help Ukrainian hospitals improve their tal intensive care units that have helped shared with hospitals in Rivne and Ivano- founder Nadia Matkiwsky. “Our commit- infrastructure. Our long-term objective is to dramatically improve infant survival Frankivsk. ment is to high-impact, sustainable pro- to enable our partners to achieve sustain- rates in several of its partner hospitals. Its In Odesa and Lviv, CCRDF is working grams, and our new name more accurate- able development and to radically improve pediatric oncology programs are now to develop new programs in infant car- ly expresses this commitment.” the quality of care in their institutions.” helping doctors in Kharkiv, Rivne and diac surgery. Until last year, nearly all “Ukraine’s health crisis remains very Established in the fall of 1989, Zhytomyr to combat rare forms of cancer. cardiac surgeries in Ukraine were per- severe,” said Mr. Kuzma. “Its hospitals and CCRDF rapidly became the leading med- “We have by no means abandoned our formed in Kyiv at the Amosov Institute, orphanages are in dire need of financial ical aid provider to Ukraine. Under the core mission: to address the human lega- but even operating at full capacity, the and material support. Thanks to the Orange leadership of Dr. Zenon Matkiwsky and cy and to combat the long-term effects of institute could save only 380 of the 8,000 Revolution Ukrainian business leaders are Nadia Matkiwsky, the fund has estab- the world’s worst environmental disas- infants born each year with life-threaten- beginning to understand the importance of lished hospital partnerships with chil- ter,” said Mr. Kuzma. “As a new genera- ing cardiac defects. charitable giving and community responsi- dren’s medical centers in more than 15 tion of Ukrainians is born with severe “We knew we had to decentralize this bility. But our diaspora also needs to cities, including Chernihiv, Zhytomyr, birth defects and immune deficiencies, surgical monopoly, even though we have become much more aggressive in provid- Lviv, Kyiv, Odesa, Lutsk, Rivne, Ivano- we must now work harder than ever to immense respect for the Kyiv physi- ing meaningful, long-term assistance. We Frankivsk and Chernivtsi. save the lives of the ‘grandchildren of cians,” said Dr. Matkiwsky. In 2004 the cannot be satisfied with token efforts or In the early years, the fund delivered Chornobyl’ and to help improve the preg- fund organized a national conference on symbolic gestures. CCRDF has proven that massive amounts of aid aboard large nancy outcomes of many young women early diagnosis of cardiac anomalies. It well-planned, intensive efforts can produce Soviet-built aircraft including the who were exposed to radiation in their provided a heart-lung machine, a cardiac measurable results.”

ClickUkraineby Alana Malick and Vadim Ostrovsky educationon a grass-roots approach project to providing aims to help Ukraine’s children Ukraine’s orphanages and foster homes WASHINGTON – The odds are with computer equipment and techni- against orphaned children in Ukraine cal education programs. Ukrainian- who have big dreams in the field of tech- born Mr. Ostrovsky was studying at nology. Fourteen-year-old Stas, just one of the thousands of foster children who Averett University in Danville, Va., are part of the legacy of the Soviet when he invited local Rotaract Clubs, Union, has dreams of becoming a com- from both Dan River and Capital City, puter technician. Now his chances are to join the foundation in launching improving thanks to a new education ini- ClickUkraine. tiative fittingly called ClickUkraine. Also collaborating in the effort is the ClickUkraine is the brainchild of Kobzar Society, a non-profit organization another young Ukrainian, Vadim based in Lehighton, Pa., that provides Ostrovsky, who conceived the idea while refurbished computers to libraries, uni- an intern at the Washington-based U.S.- versities and secondary schools. The Ukraine Foundation. Kobzar Society is credited with supply- With the Foundation’s backing, the ing over 500 computers to 120 educa- international development project took tional institutions in Ukraine. Thanks to

WHAT? YOU DON’T HAVE YOUR OWN Vadim Ostrovsky (right) delivers a computer to an orphanage in Dnipropetrovsk. the joint efforts of these organizations, President John Kun, endorses the initia- SUBSCRIPTION? today Stas’ dreams are coming true. tive citing the importance of U.S. partici- Since its inception, ClickUkraine has pation in development programs in east- To subscribe to The Ukrainian Weekly, fill out the form below, installed two computer labs and held ern Ukraine as much as in western clip it and mail it to: Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, over 600 hours of computer literacy regions. training sessions for Ukrainian youth. Initial funding for ClickUkraine pro- 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Orphanage No. 7 in Dnipropetrovsk, site grams came from the National Grid Fund of the first computer lab, now has a full- of Westborough, Mass. Mr. Ostrovsky NAME: ______time computer teacher and a group of was selected in a nationwide competition NAME: (please type or print) volunteers who run an after-school com- as the recipient of the Fund’s 2004 puter club for the children to meet once a Samuel Huntington Public Service ADDRESS: ______week for computer training. Award, carrying a $10,000 stipend. Mr. Ostrovsky, ClickUkraine’s However, to move forward with the pro- CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP CODE: ______founder and executive director, noted that gram in the coming year, volunteers are the concept of volunteerism has begun to urgently needed. Mr. Ostrovsky is seek- take shape in Ukrainian society, enabling ing to empanel an executive board to PHONE (optional): ______the computer lab to become a self-sus- develop the program’s cooperation with taining program. Mr. Ostrovsky is him- supporting organizations. o UNA member subscription price — $45.00/yr. o Non-member subscription price — $55.00/yr. self a native of Dnipropetrovsk and envi- For more information about volunteer- sions establishing additional computer ing or making a donation readers may visit UNA Branch number ______labs and technical education programs in www.clickukraine.org or contact the U.S.- the region. Ukraine Foundation by phone, (202) 347- U.S.-Ukraine Foundation Vice- 4264, or by e-mail [email protected]. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 15

THE 14th ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE Toronto’s Consulate General New York’s mayor proclaims hosts Independence Day reception Ukrainian American Heritage Days NEW YORK – Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg proclaimed the period of September 1-11 as Ukrainian American Heritage Days in the city of New York. The mayoral proclamation noted that August 24 marks Ukraine’s independence anniversary and referred to the Orange Revolution as “a stirring reminder that the idealism and integrity that inspired Ukraine’s independence movement remains a force to be reckoned with.” The proclamation also noted that “Ukrainians began arriving in New York in the late 1870s, but it wasn’t until the completion in 1905 of St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church that a true community took shape.” Mayor Bloomberg also wrote: “The legacy of fortitude and valor established by those who founded independent Michelle Clough Ukraine is alive and well today among UNWLA President Iryna Kurowyckyj Consul General Ihor Lossovskyi looks on as a giant birthday cake reading both Ukrainians and Ukrainian “Glory to Ukraine” is presented at the Ukrainian Independence Day reception. holds New York City Mayor Michael Americans. We take this opportunity to R. Bloomberg’s proclamation of celebrate Ukraine’s historical legacy, Following is the text of remarks by Dr. the 14th anniversary of the independence Ukrainian American Heritage Days. contemporary vitality and promising Ihor Lossovskyi, the consul general of of Ukraine. future.” Church in the East Village. Ukraine in Toronto. The speech was The path of Ukrainians towards the The mayor’s proclamation was read A proclamation of Ukrainian American delivered at the diplomatic reception on independence of their motherland was a by Iryna Kurowyckyj, president of the Heritage Days was issued also by the occasion of Ukrainian Independence long and thorny one. Armed with their Ukrainian National Women’s League of Brooklyn Borough President Marty Day that was hosted by the Consulate diligence and hard work, with inspira- America, to community members gath- Markowitz on September 7. The Ukrainian General on September 8 at the Golden tional words of their spiritual leaders, flag flew over Brooklyn Borough Hall for Lion restaurant in Toronto. ered on August 24 for a special divine and, in many cases, with weapons in their liturgy at St. George Ukrainian Catholic the duration of the period. hands, Ukrainians defended their lifelong On behalf of the People of Ukraine, on dream of freedom, a dream that was behalf of the Consulate General of beyond their reach for many long cen- Ukraine in Canada, please let me sincere- Rockland County community ly congratulate you all on the occasion of (Continued on page 16) holds annual observances San Francisco area Ukrainians gather for Ukrainian Day by Nestor Wolansky the renowned mezzo-soprano of the Lviv Opera House, Ivanna Taratula-Filipenko. SAN FRANCISCO – The much-antic- Ola Herasymenko, of the famous ban- ipated Ukrainian Day event, commemo- dura-performing family, also a Merited rating the 14th anniversary of Ukraine’s Artist of Ukraine, surprised everyone independence, took place on August 28 with her wonderful voice, not heard in San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park, in much in her past appearances. The spe- Strybing Arboretum Botanical Gardens. cial stage presentation of “Ivan Kupalo,” The festive program included the tra- the ancient Ukrainian folk festival, ditional Ukrainian welcome of bread and directed by Oksana Stus, Halyna Lorchak salt, performed by the Sonechko and Ms. Herasymenko, included several Children’s Dance Ensemble, directed by young performers wearing ancient cos- Irina and George Arabadji, Merited tumes and headdresses. Artists of Ukraine and Moldova, fol- lowed by a medley of Ukrainian songs by (Continued on page 18) At the Ukrainian Independence Day ceremony in Rockland County (from left) are: William Szozda, Joseph Brega, Michael Tymoch, Vasyl Luchkiw and Michael Wengrynovich, all members of Ukrainian American Veterans Post 19.

by Dr. Vasyl Luchkiw Rockland county in January 1968. At first it was on January 22, and from 1991 on SPRING VALLEY, N.Y. – Rockland August 24. After the liturgy for Ukraine County is one of the smallest counties in and its people, and a panakhyda for the the state of New York. The first souls of all who gave their lives in fight- Ukrainians settled here sometime during ing for independent Ukraine, the commu- the last decade of the 19th century. Ss. nity would assemble at the County Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church Legislative Offices for the solemn raising was built in 1913 and has been serving its of the national . The cere- parishioners ever since. However, we have mony is usually performed by Ukrainian learned from the family archives that American Veterans Post 19. church services were offered in private After the ceremony, participants homes “well before the church was built.” would listen to the appropriate speeches, We also learned that several church organ- admire dancing of the young Vesna izations were already functioning at that dancers and accept greetings and procla- time. The Ukrainian National Home, built mations from town, county and state offi- in 1920, also housed Ukrainian Language cials. After the official ceremony, the cel- School and the library. We can safely say ebration would continue at the Ukrainian that the Ukrainian community in National Hall with a festive picnic. Rockland County was served well spiritu- This year the community celebrated the ally and developed well nationally. 14th anniversary of independent Ukraine Nestor Wolansky Ukrainian Americans began to cele- Performers during San Francisco’s Ukrainian Day celebration. brate Ukrainian Independence Day in (Continued on page 23) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39 Toronto’s Consulate... CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS (Continued from page 15) turies. But the continuous fight to realize TO PLACE YOUR ADVERTISEMENT CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI, (973) 292-9800 x 3040 this sacred dream has made our people or e-mail: [email protected] stronger, and forever engraved the ideals of freedom, equity and brotherhood in their hearts. 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showed that Ukrainian society wanted to gravitate toward Ms. Tymoshenko in draw votes away from the hard-line Behind Ukraine’s... “change.” But as the Economist the 2006 elections. R & O was Mr. opposition currently grouped in Regions (Continued from page 2) (September 8) pointed out, the “Orange Yushchenko’s main political ally in the of Ukraine (RU), the Social Democratic Yushchenko never felt comfortable in Revolution promised much but has so far 1990s, and its defection to Ms. Party – United (SDPU), and the opposition, unlike Ms. Tymoshenko, and delivered little.” Tymoshenko is a potentially damaging Communists (CPU). All three are led by tends to seek compromise. During the Indeed, Ukrainians believe that, eight outcome of the Zinchenko crisis. uncharismatic, unpopular leaders. In con- months into the Yushchenko presidency, trast, Ms. Tymoshenko has great media Orange Revolution, for example, Mr. Consequences of the sacking Yushchenko chose roundtable negotia- there has been little genuine change from appeal, skill as a fiery orator, and popu- tions while Ms. Tymoshenko wanted to the Kuchma regime. Indeed, crimes com- President Yushchenko’s decision to larity that matches Mr. Yushchenko’s. storm the presidential administration. mitted by the Kuchma administration remove the Tymoshenko government has • Fourth, Mr. Yushchenko and Ms. In contrast, Ms. Tymoshenko has consid- have gone unpunished. As one four main consequences. Tymoshenko are now expected to pub- erable experience working in the opposi- Razumkov Center analyst commented, • First, with constitutional reforms that licly duel over who has the right to claim tion. She went into opposition in 1998 – “Ukraine gave Mr. Yushchenko a giant transfer some of the executive’s power to to represent the “true ideals” of the four years ahead of Mr. Yushchenko and his credit of faith, but now they want results” Parliament due to go into effect in Orange Revolution. Ms. Tymoshenko’s business allies. After her government was (AP, September 7). January 2006, Mr. Yushchenko must bloc will campaign to separate business removed last week, she immediately One reason there have been no charges secure a parliamentary majority after the and politics, one of the main goals of the announced her readiness to go into opposi- against high-ranking Kuchma-era officials 2006 elections, as the legislature elects Revolution (Ukrayinska Pravda, tion in the 2006 elections. She also intends is that the prosecutor’s office is headed by the government. September 8). to stand against Mr. Yushchenko in the 2009 Sviatoslav Piskun. Mr. Piskun was prose- Mr. Yushchenko had intended to ask Mr. Yushchenko still surrounds him- presidential elections (Inter, September, cutor in 2002-2003, fired, then reinstated the Constitutional Court to annul the con- self with businessmen who supported his Ukrayinska Pravda, September 13). on December 10, 2004, only two days after stitutional reforms this fall. Ironically, his Our Ukraine bloc in the 2002 parliamen- The Orange Revolution was bankrolled Parliament voted on the “compromise case would have been strengthened had tary elections and his presidential cam- by businessmen who accompanied Mr. package” to permit a repeat presidential Ms. Tymoshenko also opposed their paign. Their ties will be strengthened fur- Yushchenko into opposition in 2001. The runoff on December 26, 2004, and consti- implementation. But now Mr. ther if, as expected, the commission continued presence of these businessmen tutional reforms in 2005 or 2006. Yushchenko must rely on centrist forces, exonerates his close allies of corruption. around Mr. Yushchenko, such as National Was Mr. Piskun brought back to pro- which are strong supporters of the consti- As the 2006 ballot approaches, the Security and Defense Council Secretary tect high-ranking Kuchma officials? To tutional reforms. Tymoshenko camp will campaign on a Petro Poroshenko, reportedly worth $350 date, only low-and medium-level It would be politically disastrous if platform asserting that the Orange million, had led Ukrainians to wonder if Kuchma officials have been charged with constitutional reforms left Mr. Revolution is “unfinished.” Ukraine politics really had changed. Mr. Kuchma abuse of office, corruption and election Yushchenko a figurehead facing a hostile needs to “commence preparations for had his oligarchs, and now Mr. fraud. parliamentary majority and government. another stage of the revolution,” former Yushchenko has his own. Serhii Kivalov, head of the Central This scenario would return Ukraine to Vice Prime Minister Tomenko argues, “as Election Commission (CEC) in the 2004 the executive-legislative conflicts of the he [Yushchenko] has not used the chance Differing ideologies elections, provides a telling example. The 1990s and damage progress on reforms. that history and the revolution gave to Second, Mr. Yushchenko and Ms. Yushchenko camp directly accused the • Second, Mr. Yushchenko’s People’s him” (Kommersant, September 9). Tymoshenko embrace different ideolo- CEC of open falsification in the first and Union-Our Ukraine party now polls at The 2004 presidential election was a gies. The Orange coalition was eclectic, second rounds of the presidential election. only 18 percent, while Ms. struggle between the Kuchma regime’s last including socialists, populists and But after the elections, Mr. Kivalov was Tymoshenko’s bloc draws 11.3 percent prime minister, Viktor Yanukovych, and the reformers. Mr. Yushchenko’s “liberal- allowed to return to his position as Dean (Ukrayinska Pravda, September 9). To Orange democratic alternative, Mr. right” views were opposed by Ms. of the Law Academy in Odesa. “As long secure Mr. Yekhanurov’s confirmation as Yushchenko. This battle sidelined the Tymoshenko’s “monopolistic left” poli- as bandits are not punished, they remain prime minister now and to establish a Communists, who had been the main oppo- cies (Zerkalo Nedeli/Dzerkalo Tyzhnia, examples for criminals of all types,” parliamentary majority and government sition force in the 1990s. Now both the September 10-16). warned Socialist leader Oleksander Moroz after the 2006 elections Mr. Yushchenko Communists and the centrists stand to be Although a populist at heart, Ms. (Ukrayinska Pravda, September 5). will be forced to align himself with for- marginalized in the 2006 elections, which Tymoshenko has not exhibited firm ideo- A commission is set to investigate the mer pro-Kuchma centrists in Parliament. are shaping up to be a contest between two logical beliefs in the past. She first entered charges of corruption in Mr. • Third, after breaking with Mr. wings of the Orange Revolution: those of politics within former Prime Minister Yushchenko’s entourage leveled by the Yushchenko, Ms. Tymoshenko will now Mr. Yushchenko and Ms. Tymoshenko. Pavlo Lazarenko’s Hromada, the first dis- Presidential secretariat’s former chief, sident oligarch party, in the 1998 elections. Mr. Zinchenko (see EDM, September 8, After he fled abroad, Ms. Tymoshenko cre- 9). Guilty or not, the commission poses a Ñ¥ÎËÏÓÒfl ÒÛÏÌÓ˛ ‚¥ÒÚÍÓ˛, ˘Ó Á ‚ÓÎ¥ ÇÒÂ‚Ë¯Ì¸Ó„Ó ated her own Fatherland Party. Fatherland no-win situation for Mr. Yushchenko. ÌÂÒÔÓ‰¥‚‡ÌÓ ‚ ˜ÂÚ‚Â, 8 ‚ÂÂÒÌfl ‚¥‰¥È¯Ó‚ ‚¥‰ Ì‡Ò has no clear ideological position, and in If the commission exonerates the three Û ‚¥˜Ì¥ÒÚ¸ ̇¯ ̇ȉÓÓʘËÈ ¥ Ì‚¥‰Ê‡ÎÛ‚‡ÌËÈ 2002 it merged with the radical nationalist accused officials, the public disillusionment ÅÄíúäé, ÑßÑé, ÅêÄí ¥ Çìâäé Conservative Republican Party led by that the new guard is little different from Stepan Khmara. Two years later the old will likely deepen, increasing oust- Fatherland merged with Brodsky’s ed Prime Minister Tymoshenko’s populari- ·Î. Ô. Yabloko Party, representing Russophone ty in the 2006 elections. Already 51.3 per- small and medium businessmen. cent of Kyivites, a city that staunchly êéåÄç Åéâäé In the first year of Mr. Yushchenko’s backed Mr. Yushchenko in the Orange presidency Fatherland has attracted par- Revolution, believe the accusations made ̇. 10 ÎËÔÌfl 1933 . Û Ò. 襉„‡È˜ËÍË, ìÍ‡ªÌ‡. ties away from the People’s Union-Our by Mr. Zinchenko (Dzerkalo Ukraine coalition. These include Tyzhnia/Zerkalo Nedeli, September 10-16). ÑÓ‚„ÓÎ¥ÚÌ¥È Û˜ËÚÂθ, „ÓÎÓ‚‡ ç‡Ó‰ÌÓ„Ó ÑÓÏÛ ‚ ß‚¥Ì£ÚÓÌ¥, ç. ÑÊ., ˜ÎÂÌ Reforms and Order, led by former Mr. Yushchenko has already been crit- ÒÔÓÚÓ‚Ó„Ó Íβ·Û ◊óÓÌÓÏÓҸ͇ 류“, ÍÓÎË¯Ì¥È Í‡Ô¥Ú‡Ì US Army icized for pre-judging the outcome of the Economic Minister and Reserves, ˜ÎÂÌ ìÍ‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÓ-ÄÏÂË͇ÌÒ¸ÍËı ÇÂÚÂ‡Ì¥‚ (Post #6). Yurii Kostenko’s Ukrainian People’s investigation. While welcoming the cre- Party. Former First Vice Prime Minister ation of the commission, President Mykola Tomenko, a leading member of Yushchenko declared, “I am confident èÄçÄïàÑÄ ‚¥‰·Û·Òfl ‚ ÔÓ̉¥ÎÓÍ, 12 ‚ÂÂÒÌfl 2005 . ‚ ÔÓıÓÓÌÌÓÏÛ (R+O), has become a vocal critic of the that these facts will not be found” Á‡‚‰ÂÌÌ¥ ãËÚ‚ËÌ ¥ ãËÚ‚ËÌ ‚ ûÌ¥ÓÌ, ç.ÑÊ. Yushchenko administration and a propo- (Derkalo Tyzhnia/Zerkalo Nedeli, nent of an alliance between the R+O and September 10-16). In post-Soviet states, èÓıÓÓÌ ‚¥‰·Û‚Òfl Û ‚¥‚ÚÓÓÍ, 13 ‚ÂÂÒÌfl 2005 . ‚ ˆÂÍ‚¥ Ò‚. ß‚‡Ì‡ Fatherland. officials may take such presidential com- ïÂ-ÒÚËÚÂÎfl ‚ 粇ÍÛ, ç. ÑÊ. èÓıÓ‚‡ÌËÈ Ì‡ ˆ‚ËÌÚ‡¥ Hollywood The Ukrainian Republican Party-Sobor ments as hints on the preferred verdict. Cemetery ‚ ûÌ¥ÓÌ, ç.ÑÊ. ·¥Îfl ·Î. Ô. ‰ÛÊËÌË éθ„Ë. and the United Ukraine parties are also If the commission does find evidence expected to align themselves with Ms. of corruption among Mr. Yushchenko’s Tymoshenko. Of the national democratic close allies, it would irrevocably damage áÎÓÊÂÌ¥ ÔÓÊÂÚ‚Ë ‚ ԇϒflÚ¸ èÓÍ¥ÈÌÓ„Ó ÔËÁ̇˜ÂÌ¥ ̇ ˆ¥Î¥ ·ÎËÁ¸Í¥ parties, only outgoing Foreign Affairs his presidency. He would have to explain ÈÓ„Ó ÒÂˆ˛: ˆÂÍ‚‡ èÓÍÓ‚Ë Ò‚. ÅÓ„ÓӉˈ¥ ‚ Ò. 襉„‡È˜ËÍË ¥ ̇ ÒËÓÚË Minister Borys Tarasyuk’s Rukh will sup- why he has tolerated corruption within ‚ ìÍ‡ªÌ¥. port People’s Union-Our Ukraine. his inner circle. Mr. Zinchenko may now head the Pora Another Yushchenko judgment error ÉÓÂÏ ÔË·ËÚ¥: Party, created out of the more pro- was the granting of additional power to ‰¥ÚË – Åéêàë Western wing of the Pora youth move- the National Security and Defense ment, provided the politically ambitious Council (NSDC), headed by one of the – ïêàëíàçÄ Åéâäé-äßêÄ head of Pora and Mr. Yushchenko adviser accused, Mr. Poroshenko. Not only was – ßêÖçÄ Á ÏÛÊÂÏ åàïÄâãéå üÅãéçëúäàå Vladyslav Kaskiv steps aside. the move unconstitutional, it caused a ‚ÌÛÍË – ãÖëü ¥ ÄÑÄå Åéâäé If correct, the 2006 elections could paralysis of decision-making and in- – êéåÄç, åàïÄâãé ¥ ÄçÑêÖü üÅãéçëúäß well see Pora, which played a key role in fighting as Mr. Poroshenko turned the ·‡Ú – éêÖëí Á ‰ÛÊËÌÓ˛ ãûÅéåàêéû ¥ ‰Ó̸͇ÏË the Orange Revolution, joining Ms. NSDC into a parallel government. åÄêíéû äÄêÑÄòàçÖñú Á ÏÛÊÂÏ íéãúäéå Tymoshenko in the anti-Yushchenko Disillusionment with President ¥ ÒËÌÓÏ êéåÄçéå Ú‡ ãßÑéû ÄçÑÖêëÖç camp (see pora.org.ua, September 10 for Yushchenko is especially acute among Á ÏÛÊÂÏ ÄâÇé statement). young people, without whom the Orange Ú‡ ·ÎËʘ‡ ¥ ‰‡Î¸¯‡ Ó‰Ë̇ ‚ ÄÏÂˈ¥, ä‡Ì‡‰¥ È ìÍ‡ªÌ¥. Change not delivered Revolution would have been impossible. Younger generation politicians from the The Orange Revolution and subse- Reforms and Order Party (R+O), and Ç¥˜Ì‡ âÓÏÛ Ô‡Ï’flÚ¸! quent election of President Yushchenko young people more generally, are likely 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39

makes up in sheer determination of indi- Ukrainian compositions; or the tireless usual summer chills, and bestowing bril- San Francisco... viduals like the mezzo-soprano Maria Zenon Zubrycky, the Bay Area’s long liant sunshine, as if it too wanted to honor (Continued from page 15) Tcherepenko, this year’s program coordi- time Ukrainian American activist, who Ukrainians on their Independence Day. The Bay Area Ukrainian community nator, who with her typical Ukrainian reminded everyone present about Viktor The 2005 Ukrainian Day was spon- cannot possibly hope to match the resolve overcame the stubborn audio Yushchenko’s famous line, “Razom nas sored by the Ukrainian American resources or the numbers that cables, and moments later, entertained bahato, nas ne podolaty” (Together we Coordinating Council, in cooperation are many, we cannot be defeated) much with the Ukrainian Heritage Club of Philadelphia or New York can, but it the audience with arias from well-known to the delight of the crowds. Northern California, Immaculate This year’s attendance was much larg- Conception Ukrainian Catholic Church, er than in 2004, which is not surprising, St. Michael’s Ukrainian Orthodox given the worldwide visibility of the Church, St. Volodymyr Mission of Santa Congratulations to Orange Revolution during the last Clara, Ukrainian Fraternal Association Ukrainian election. Assembly 270, Ukrainian National The vivacious Olena Bolshakoff, who Association Branch 486, the Ukrainian performed together with her handsome National Women’s League of America Dr. Christine T. Rogutsky son, Stanislav Mikhailov, accompanied Chapter 107, the Ukrainian Medical by Grigoriy Krumik on the accordion, Association of Northern California, and just the way you would hear it performed the Ukrainian Professional and Business on the completion of her doctorate at the in eastern Ukraine, swept the audience Group of Northern California. off its feet. As Ukrainian melodies reverberated University of Pennsylvania in May 2005. The dignified Pentecostal Temple among the cypress and eucalyptus trees, Men’s Choir, sang “Our Father,” Ella new immigrants and old alike watched Belikovskaya performed on the electric the performances with pride. Small chil- May your future plans and goals be equally piano, and Alex Hrynevych, the young dren, attired in Ukrainian costumes, frol- master of ceremonies, wowed the crowds, icked right in front of the audience; successful. making sure it all came together with his daughters and their elderly mothers, sit- crisp and upbeat announcements. ting in the beach chairs they had brought Volodymyr Horbarenko, the new con- along, thoroughly enjoyed a glorious day Friends and Family sul general at Ukraine’s Consulate in the park; teenagers watched not only General in San Francisco, delivered a the performers, but anxiously looked very moving address both in Ukrainian around to see if any of their friends came, and in English, welcoming everyone, and and what they were wearing; the many expressing unshakeable confidence in pensioners in the park sat happily, glad to UKRAINIAN BUILDERS OF CUSTOM HOMES Ukraine’s future as a truly independent have a chance to see thrilling perform- WEST COAST OF FLORIDA country on its way to European integra- ances. Some wore orange hats or scarves. tion at last. He added that Ukraine should By next year, the Ukrainian Day will TRIDENT DEVELOPMENT CORP. not be judged by less-than-favorable be back at its original site, at the Music TRIDENT DEVELOPMENT CORP. press reviews in the liberal media and Concourse, as the huge M.H. de Young • Over 25 years of building experience vicious attacks by the Putin-controlled Museum complex will be finally com- • Bilingual Russian press. The Ukrainian people will pleted. • Fully insured and bonded be subject to no timetable, do not and Ukrainians, both those who spoke • Build on your lot or ours will not be bullied by others, he said. Ukrainian and those who did not, natural- • Highest quality workmanship As in years past, the 134-year-old ly showed such enthusiastic support for Ihor W. Hron, President Lou Luzniak, Executive V.P. Golden Gate Park Band, decked out in the Ukrainian music and dance on dis- (941) 270-2411 (941) 270-2413 red suits and hats, performed Ukrainian play during the day. But visiting tourists melodies and did not disappoint. Zenon Luzniak, General Contractor from Asia also were seen energetically The San Francisco weather was on its clapping and tapping to the Ukrainian Serving North Port, Venice, South Venice and area best behavior, sparing the crowds its music. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 19

Theaterby Roxolana company Woloszyn toCervellino stage then “Becomingspoke with Mr. Malarek and Natasha” based on Malarek book he was very interested in a project that, in a NEW YORK – “Becoming Natasha,” a sense, would bring his book to life. collaborative multimedia production work- Before settling on making the piece, Ms. in-progress that draws on the international Klein, Ms. Chu and Ms. Cervellino problem of human trafficking for its subject, researched the subject for about eight will have its premiere as part of the Six months, immersing themselves in books, Figures Theater Company’s fifth annual film and people who could inform them Artists of Tomorrow Festival. more about this issue. The piece, inspired by the book “The Firefly, a branch of Amnesty International Natashas” by Ukrainian Canadian author and and the Coalition Against Trafficking are investigative journalist Victor Malarek, has among the sources that Isadora Productions been chosen by New York Magazine used to gather information concerning human (September 15 issue) as one of the top three trafficking. Firefly has provided Isadora shows to see from the festival’s offerings. Productions with research and contact with Two performances, slated for Friday, NGOs, and may be able to put the group in October 7, at 7 p.m. and Saturday, October 8, touch with victims of human trafficking. at 2 p.m., will be held at West End Theater, For Isadora Productions, which strives to 263 W. 86th St. (Take the No. 1 Train to 86th highlight the common human experience, Street; go half a block west between there was no question that its members want- Broadway and West End). Tickets, at $15, ed to be involved in raising awareness about may be reserved by calling (212) 868-4444. the problem of human trafficking as soon as In this movement-based, text driven, per- they began to delve into it: “The moment formance piece by Isadora Productions, that you start researching the information every one of the six actors, in addition to the you cannot not be a part of it,” Ms. Chu said. co-creators Stacey Cervellino and Anna She emphasized that people will be able to Klein, and the director, Nancy S. Chu, was relate to “Becoming Natasha” because of the involved in the creation of the final product “universality of abuse and control.” Both that is slated to be staged in 2007. Through Ms. Chu and Ms. Klein feel that they now workshops that took place on June 22-July have an obligation to tell this story. 30, the cast worked to fill in the two skeleton Isadora Productions consists of co-produc- scripts – 30- and 25-minute shorts. ers Ms. Cervellino and Ms. Klein; associate The play follows the paths of six trafficked producer Ms. Chu and co-producer and film- women, from their captures to their eventual maker Susan Pavlin. release, escape and, in some cases, death. The Throughout the fall of this year, Isadora story unfolds in a series of film montage and Productions plans to stage the show in vari- “mini-plays” as seen through the eyes of the ous locations and schools in New York City dominant character in the scene. There is a as part of its educational touring workshop. “lead” character that the audience will be able to Since the presentation of the work at the Creative Playwriting Workshop collaborators (from center and then follow throughout the piece, making it easier for International Theater Methods Festival held clockwise from bottom left): Nurit Monacelli, Anna Klein, Nancy S. Chu, the audience to follow a cause/efffect situation. in Latvia this summer, invitations have fol- Ilyana Kadushin, Stacey Cervellino, Michelle Maxson, Nina Arianda and Nina Arianda, a senior at New School lowed for collaborative work with theaters in Portia Adney. University’s Eugene Lang College, is the Ukraine, Latvia, Serbia and Portugal. Ukrainian member of the cast. A special reading from “Becoming Natasha” p.m. at the HERE Arts Center, 145 generosity of organizations and people Isadora Productions, formed in early 2003 will be held as part of a series of events to raise Sixth Ave. (between Spring and dedicated to the production of work by Ms. Klein and Ms. Cervellino, was awareness of human trafficking that is being Broome streets). Suggested donation: intended to promote diversity and searching for meaningful work when Ms. sponsored by Amnesty International. The pro- $15. For reservations, e-mail reserva- change in theater. If readers would like Cervellino attended Mr. Malarek’s “The gram, titled “No One Signs Up to Become a [email protected]. additional information about Isadora Natashas” reading at the Ukrainian Institute Productions or how to make any con- Slave,” will also include a panel discussion on *** of America. Ms. Cervellino heard actors the topic titled “Activism in the Theater.” The tributions in support of “Becoming reading passages from “The Natashas” and event, which is co-sponosred by Isadora Isadora Productions, a 501(c) (3) Natasha” they may e-mail the compa- the “wheels started turning,” she said. Ms. Productions, will be held on October 10 at 8:30 not-for-profit company, relies on the ny at [email protected]. The General Assembly of the Ukrainian National Association

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Yekhanurov’s selection, noting that he that Ukraine was not interested in the former NSDC secretary at the Yekhanurov... presided over the State Property Fund Single Economic Space, a statement Mr. Presidential Secretariat building on (Continued from page 1) between September 1994 and February Yushchenko quickly refuted. September 13. and Mr. Yanukovych have replaced Ms. 1997 under the Kuchma administration, “We will pay special attention to She said that Secretariat employees Tymoshenko as prime minister in a polit- “when privatizations were normal.” developing cooperation with our closest told her Mr. Poroshenko’s car had been ical rotation. However, Mr. Lozowy said it was pre- neighbors, the Russian Federation and parked at the building almost every day The president’s team, along ethical cisely during those years that the State Poland,” Mr. Yekhanurov said. since his September 8 resignation. considerations, should cross out from its Property Fund became a feeding trough During the week, Mr. Yushchenko In response, Mr. Yushchenko replied public lexicon any mention of the values for corrupt oligarchs swiping Ukraine’s repeated that the last straw in his deci- that the former secretary was merely of the revolutionary maidan, given that assets at unrealistic prices. sion to fire his Cabinet of Ministers was picking up documents to finalize his res- its key demands were “Kuchma and ignation. He did not address her com- Yanukovych Out!” not “Kuchma- ment that Mr. Poroshenko had been seen Yanukovych Tak!” Mr. Tomenko said. at the Secretariat almost daily. A new era resembling the values and Meanwhile, Procurator General approaches of the Kuchma regime has Sviatoslav Piskun announced on begun, Mr. Tomenko said. September 20 that his office would Before the critical vote, President investigate five criminal cases that Yushchenko also announced he was involved NSDC officials pressuring eliminating the position of first aide, for- court judges in privatization cases. merly held by Oleksander Tretiakov, and Mr. Piskun said he found no evidence converting the position of state secretary to pursue criminal charges against Mr. (chief of staff) into chair of the Poroshenko himself and two other indi- Presidential Secretariat. viduals accused of corruption by former Critics said both positions had pre- chief of staff Oleksander Zinchenko: Our vented advisers from contacting the pres- Ukraine parliamentary faction leader ident. Mykola Martynenko and former first In his September 20 speech urging the aide Mr. Tretiakov. Rada to support Mr. Yekhanurov, Mr. The soap opera involving Mr. Yushchenko acknowledged that “the Yushchenko and Ms. Tymoshenko grew authority and the image that we had is more dramatic this week, replete with diminishing today.” further attacks, attempts at reconciliation He repeated his historical analogy and political posturing. comparing the current state of Ukraine During his September 21 address, Mr. to Germany in 1948. “After three years AP/Sergei Chuzavkov Yushchenko accused Ms. Tymoshenko of trying to sabotage his government of occupation, there were no economic Yurii Yekhanurov accepts congratulations after the Verkhovna Rada voted to accusing her of uniting with the Orange or humanitarian reforms in the country,” approve him as Ukraine’s new prime minister. Mr. Yushchenko said. “The nation did- Revolution’s enemies. “I am convinced that a cynical plan of n’t believe in anything. Only the elites Mr. Yekhanurov is a “Kuchmist,” Mr. corruption surrounding the Nikopol ruining this administration is being car- got together and signed a pact for stabil- Lozowy charged, and such speculation Ferroalloys Plant in the Dnipropetrovsk ried out in Ukraine,” Mr. Yushchenko ity.” was buttressed by one of his first public Oblast. said. “Moreover, some of those who He warned that the ability of the gov- appearances as acting prime minister. Mr. Yushchenko told Western journal- ernment to ensure stability in the country Photographers shot Mr. Yekhanurov on ists on September 13 that Ms. were on the maidan, as well as those who was at stake. “I am convinced that today September 12 in Dnipropetrovsk warmly Tymoshenko’s behind-the-scenes maneu- were opposed to them, are now united in it is not Yekhanurov’s fate that is at embracing Mr. Kuchma and engaging in vering to steer the factory into the own- carrying out this plan. A strange alliance. stake,” Mr. Yushchenko said. “Not a ritual kiss. ership of her Dnipropetrovsk business And we are moving towards ruin, my Yekhanurov’s fate, whether or not he will When questioned at the Verkhovna associates resulted in a near riot. dear friends.” be prime minister, but the fate of Rada by National Deputy Oleh Thousands of Nikopol workers Mr. Yushchenko has accused Ms. Parliament and the president, their ability Tiahnybok of the All-Ukrainian Union protested the factory’s new management, Tymoshenko of abusing her post as to effectively and adequately react and to Svoboda about the now infamous inci- which was determined at an illegal prime minister to gain personal benefit in ensure stability in the country.” dent, Mr. Yekhanurov said in his defense shareholders meeting that was allegedly her business affairs. Specifically, he has Using the Germany metaphor as a that the kiss was a tradition initiated by forced by Ms. Tymoshenko. accused her of trying to eliminate $1.5 model, Mr. Yushchenko convinced 11 former Soviet Premier Leonid Brezhnev. Ms. Tymoshenko has denied pressur- billion in debt owed to the Ukrainian faction leaders on September 13 to sign a Mr. Tiahnybok, a nationalist, also ing any judges or government officials to government by her defunct gas trading Declaration of Unity and Cooperation for asked Mr. Yekhanurov about his position hold an illegal shareholders meeting of company, Unified Energy Systems. the Sake of Ukraine’s Future. on lustration, the process of bringing to Nikopol. He also has accused her of coercing Among others things, the declaration justice officials who colluded in totalitar- It is now known that the plant’s judges in order to swing ownership of called for ensuring the interests of the ian or corrupt regimes. owner, Viktor Pinchuk, created the the Nikopol plant to the Dnipropetrovsk- Ukrainian people as the priority for gov- Mr. Yekhanurov acknowledged that he atmosphere for the riot-like situation. based Pryvat Group, heavily invested in ernment and political leaders, increasing himself was a member of the Communist Not only was he present at the protest, metals, in exchange for ownership in a their wealth, as well as prohibiting the Party. “I am against lustration as much as I but all three of his television channels Ukrainian television network. use of government positions to enhance myself was a [Communist] party member, broadcast it live for four hours. On August 20, Pryvat Group partner personal or business interests. as many of you were as well,” he said. Despite Mr. Yushchenko’s apparent declared his intention Those factions not signing were the The 57-year-old Mr. Yekhanurov has new policy restricting reprivatization, he to buy a 40 percent stake in 1+1, Communist Party, the Social Democratic been closely allied with Mr. Yushchenko has repeatedly supported a court decision Ukraine’s second-highest rated television Party – United and the Yulia Tymoshenko ever since serving as his first vice prime declaring Mr. Pinchuk’s acquisition of network. Bloc. minister between December 1999 and Nikopol illegitimate. Ms. Tymoshenko called a press con- The president referred to the declara- May 2001. During the Orange Mr. Pinchuk, on the other hand, has ference on September 21 to announce tion when concluding his address to the Revolution Mr. Yekhanurov served as vowed to continue his appeal because he that she wanted to unite their parties Rada, telling the national deputies they Mr. Yushchenko’s assistant chief of staff. believes his acquisition of Nikopol was once again and form the new Cabinet. had one of two choices: either to contin- Speaking fluent Ukrainian in his entirely fair. “I’ve asked you here to say that I per- ue in stagnation or to achieve progress. speech to the Rada, Mr. Yekhanurov “That is why we have a decrease in sonally, and our entire team, believe that In a gesture of reassurance to his tradi- blamed Ukraine’s problems on the pop- investment and colossal mistrust of busi- everything that happened surrounding tional opponents, the president assured ulist policies of the Kuchma government. nesses in authorities,” Mr. Yushchenko the split of our team with Viktor the Cabinet there would be no political “The main objective of the new told the Rada on September 20. “You are Yushchenko was a huge mistake,” Ms. persecutions and that he would receive Cabinet is stabilizing the economy and witnessing this. The administration was Tymoshenko said. their input in forming the next Cabinet. creating conditions to ensure steady full of behind-the-scenes maneuvers, In response to Mr. Yushchenko’s accu- “I stress that the Cabinet will be free development,” he said. slander and groundless, or maybe not, sations of trying to eliminate her debts, of people involved in business or those In an apparent concession to the accusations.” Ms. Tymoshenko said he is renewing old who have discredited themselves, or peo- Yanukovych team, Mr. Yekhanurov said Ultimately, Mr. Yushchenko decided it repressions against her using “ancient, ple who are out of the context of our the new Cabinet of Ministers will have a was best that all the parties in the con- discrediting materials” once employed political agreements,” Mr. Yushchenko vice prime minister for regional policy flict leave office. by Mr. Kuchma. said. so that oblast administration chairs can “I took this step for the sake of Mr. Yushchenko invited Ms. Mr. Yekhanurov’s selection was a communicate directly to the Cabinet. Ukraine, not for the sake of anyone on Tymoshenko to his meeting with politi- clear gesture by President Yushchenko to He also said there would be no the government team,” Mr. Yushchenko cal leaders that night but did not receive satisfy an investment community pres- attempts to centrally control the econo- said, referring to accusations that he her faction’s support. suring him to create a stable environ- my, indicating that he is in line with Mr. favored the former National Security and “I’m afraid that this stabilization [pro- ment. Yushchenko’s commitment to deregulat- Defense Council (NSDC) Secretary posed by the president] will be so power- Anders Aslund, an influential ed markets. Poroshenko over Ms. Tymoshenko. ful that we will find ourselves on the sta- Washington economic advisor, had fre- Mr. Yekhanurov said he will also look “Please understand that this was the ble cemetery of democracy if we cover quently criticized Ms. Tymoshenko for to integrating market and capital within main element of my motivation.” our eyes or squint in a situation when we ruining the nation’s investment climate, the Single Economic Space, indicating Although Mr. Poroshenko submitted ought to react to this openly and honest- particularly through reprivatization that it’s unlikely Serhii Teriokhin will his resignation on September 8, ly,” Andrii Shkil, a National Deputy of efforts. return to the Cabinet as economy minis- Washington Times correspondent Natalia the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, told the He expressed firm support for Mr. ter. Last month, Mr. Teriokhin declared Feduschak told the president she saw the Rada before its vote. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 21

BOOK NOTES A closer look at the , in Ukrainian or English “The Ukrainian Folk Pysanka,” by Vira Manko. Lviv: Svichado Publishing, 2005, 41pp., $20 (hard cover).

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian pysanka is offers readers an excellent documentation of an article of pure beauty, ingenuity and history. Its Ukrainian folk customs and historical traditions, as vivid colors and symbolic graphics serve as well as the symbolism and meaning behind many reminders to all of the beauty of . recurring pysanka patterns and designs. In her new hard-cover book, “The Ukrainian While reading through the book, the passion Folk Pysanka,” author Vira Manko carefully docu- which Mrs. Manko holds for her art is evident; each ments every aspect of the art, from its rich history to design is carefully described, while each symbol is its worldwide acceptance as a distinctive art form. explored within a historical and traditional context. The 41-page, full-color book is offered in both Mrs. Manko recalls pysanka stories and leg- the English and Ukrainian languages. It covers a ends passed down from earlier generations of variety of topics, and begins with an expansive his- pysanka artists. With a subtle sense of charm torical background of the pysanka. Mrs. Manko and poignancy, she retells folk stories that explain the origin and purpose of certain ancient Easter traditions. Reading further into the book, the reader will find that the author offers rather compre- hensive, step-by-step instructions on how to write a pysanka. The book also features an ethnographic breakdown of pysanky; toward the end of the book Mrs. Manko offers a collection of pages that feature over 1,400 color photos of pysanky, sorted by the region from which their designs originated. Mrs. Manko’s book is a remarkable testa- ment to the undying devotion pysanka artists have for their art. Through this collection of highly detailed pages and photographs, it is immediately clear that the art of the pysanka is, indeed, a timeless one. To purchase a copy of “The Ukrainian Folk Pysanka” for $20 (plus $2 for shipping), read- ers may send orders via mail to Lada Bidiak, 68 Willow Ave., Garwood, NJ 07027, or via e- mail to [email protected]. Checks should be made payable to Lada Bidiak. When ordering, please specify which language ver- Cover of the book’s English-language version. sion of the book you would like to purchase. One of the color plates from “The Ukrainian Folk Pysanka.” 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39 No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 23

NOTESNOTES ONON PEOPLEPEOPLE Foundation staff in Washington. The U.S.-Ukraine Foundation recipient of a post-graduate fellowship from William and Mary Law School, she staff joined by law grad will devote 10 weeks to foundation work WASHINGTON – Alana Malick is the on legal issues. Ms. Malick, a graduate of the latest addition to the U.S.-Ukraine University of Virginia in philosophy and foreign affairs, received her law degree from William and Mary in 2005. While a student at The Madeira School, she interned at the Ukrainian Embassy of Ukraine in Washington. She attended the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute in 2001, and is fluent in Ukrainian, French and Spanish. Ms. Malick received special recognition from William and Mary Law School in national security and human rights for her involvement in a clinic that provided legal support to the Justice Department in its par- ticipation with the Iraqi Special Tribunal. She was also associate editor of the William and Mary Journal of Women and the Law and president of the Sports and Entertainment Law Society and Moot Court team. As a vocal performer, Ms. Malick was a finalist in the 2004 Miss Virginia Pageant. She is the daughter of Judge Gordon R. Alana Malick Malick and Dr. Victoria D. Malick. Grad’s stage documentary to be presented at college KALAMAZOO, Mich. – When Taras Berezowsky, a native of Troy, Mich., was a student at the “Ridna Shkola” – the School of Ukrainian Studies and Culture in Detroit – he dreamed of combining his Ukrainian heritage with his passion for theater. Over a decade later, the dream has become a reality for the 2005 gradu- ate of Kalamazoo College. Mr. Berezowsky’s one-man stage doc- umentary “Catch 86,” was to open the Festival Playhouse Guest Artist Series – “The World is Our Stage: A Season of International Theater” – with a perform- ance on Friday, September 23, at 8 p.m. in the Nelda K. Balch Playhouse, Kalamazoo College. “My first priority was to let other Taras Berezowsky Americans ‘in’ on a culture and one of its views, as well as my daily journals, formed many tragedies,” Mr. Berezowsky stated. the text of the play,” he explained. “Ukraine and her people are not “It’s unprecedented for us to hire a ‘Russians’ or ‘former Soviets,’ and recent graduate as a professional guest 3.56% APY (3.50 APR) ** ‘Chornobyl’ is not a ‘forgettable nuclear artist,” noted Director of Theater Arts Ed accident’ that happened during the Cold Menta. “This project encompasses his 3.82% APY (3.75 APR) ** War.” Fluent in Ukrainian as a speaker course work and training in playwriting, and writer, Mr. Berezowsky is a second- directing, acting and history. It’s interna- 4.08% APY (4.00 APR) ** generation Ukrainian American. tional in scope, it’s political and at the same “Catch 86” plays on the title Joseph time a connection to his family roots.” Heller’s novel “Catch-22.” Mr. Berezowsky “We couldn’t think of a better way to portrays Russian, American and Ukrainian begin our international theater season and characters and their reactions to the 1986 to showcase what a liberal arts education is nuclear disaster. “I conducted several inter- about,” Prof. Menta said. “As we always views in the U.S. and in Ukraine with peo- do with our guest artist productions, there ple affected by the disaster while working as will be a talkback session with the audi- a volunteer for the Children of Chornobyl ence,” including members of Michigan’s Relief and Development Fund. These inter- Ukrainian National Association.”

munity’s history a “newcomer,” a fellow Rockland County... Ukrainian who came to the United States (Continued from page 15) after 1990, Borys Poznakhovsky, deliv- on Sunday, August 21. It was somewhat ered the keynote address in Ukrainian. different than the previous celebrations. The master of ceremonies, Dr. Luchkiw, First of all, three local organizations, UAV gave his presentation in English. Finally, Post 19, led by William Szozda, com- more than half of participants were mander; the Prosvita Society – Ukrainian “newcomers” or the so-called “Fourth National Association Branch 16, led by Wave” of Ukrainian immigrants. This Vasyl Luchkiw, secretary; and the was also noticed at the festival-picnic. Ukrainian Heritage Society of Rockland, Before the picnic, members of the headed by Bohdan Hajduk, president, UAV Post 19 raised, on the newly erected agreed to sponsor this year’s celebration. flagpole, the American and Ukrainian Secondly, for the first time in the com- national flags. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39

Defense Council. Mr. Piskun also said for- Kravchuk that the transfers were made racy. According to Mr. Yushchenko, NEWSBRIEFS mer Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko is specifically for Mr. Yushchenko’s presiden- Ukraine hopes to sign a bipartite protocol (Continued from page 2) not subject to any form of legal prosecution tial campaign. The same day, acting with the United States on mutual access to minate the activity of his commission. in Ukraine at present. (RFE/RL Newsline) Emergency Minister Zhvania denied that markets of goods and services and on U.S. (RFE/RL Newsline) Mr. Berezovskii financed Mr. Yushchenko’s support for Ukraine’s recognition as a mar- AN-124 to deliver hurricane aid campaign, adding that the Russian oligarch ket economy. The Ukrainian president also “gave money to [Yulia] Tymoshenko, and Rada forms investigative commissions KYIV – A Ukrainian Antonov-124 pointed out that Ukraine has lifted visa there is no need to push Zhvania into this Ruslan aircraft, with humanitarian cargo requirements for U.S. citizens and said that KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on clique.” (RFE/RL Newsline) on board to aid the southern regions of he expects a reciprocal step by the U.S. to September 20 set up an ad hoc commis- the United States that have been devastat- liberalize the visa regime for Ukrainian cit- sion to investigate the recent allegations Berezovskii confirms financing ed by hurricane Katrina, departed this izens. (Ukrinform) that President Viktor Yushchenko’s elec- week from Ramstein Air Base PRAGUE – Exiled Russian billionaire tion campaign in 2004 was financed by Rybachuk travels to Moscow (Germany). Under a decree of the Cabinet Boris Berezovskii told Reuters on exiled Russian oligarch Boris Berezovskii, of Ministers of Ukraine, Ukraine allocat- September 16 that he had spoken repeatedly -Ukraine reported. The commis- MOSCOW – Speaking to journalists ed 3.7 million hrv to aid the U.S. in over- to Viktor Yushchenko by telephone, met his sion is headed by Communist Party law- after his meeting in Moscow on September coming the disaster’s consequences. The top aides and agreed to help him become 13 with presidential chief of staff Dmitrii maker Yurii Solomatin. The Parliament Ukrainian plane is expected to deliver the Ukraine’s president. “I was really surprised also created a temporary commission to Medvedev, Ukraine’s acting State Secretary humanitarian aid, which is being accom- that the people who are around Yushchenko, Oleh Rybachuk said the purpose of his trip investigate the corruption allegations panied by officials of Ukraine’s ministries who are close to him, lie so much,” Mr. against presidential aides that were voiced was to establish personal contacts and facil- of foreign affairs and emergencies, to Berezovskii said. “They are really lying, itate cooperation with his Russian counter- earlier this month by the former chief of Little Rock, Ark. (Ukrinform) saying they didn’t know me, they didn’t the presidential staff Oleksander part, RTR reported. Mr. Rybachuk, who visit me, they didn’t do anything with me previously served as vice prime minister Zinchenko. This commission is headed by Kravchuk: Berezovskii financed campaign and so on.” The prior week former for European integration, said that there is independent lawmaker Volodymyr Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk KYIV – Former Ukrainian President no contradiction in strengthening contacts Zaplatynskyi. (RFE/RL Newsline) charged that Mr. Berezovskii financed the Leonid Kravchuk, a lawmaker of the Social with Moscow as Ukraine pursues European Yushchenko campaign. According to Mr. Prosecutor refutes Zinchenko’s charges Democratic Party – United, charged on integration. Mr. Rybachuk said in an inter- Kravchuk, Mr. Yushchenko’s emissaries – September 14 that exiled Russian oligarch view with Ekho Moskvy on September 13 Davyd Zhvania, and KYIV – Procurator General Sviatoslav Boris Berezovskii financed the presidential that his talks with Mr. Medvedev “exceed- Oleksander Tretiakov – visited Mr. Piskun told journalists in Kyiv on election campaign of Viktor Yushchenko, ed his greatest expectations” and that they Berezovskii in London to discuss issues September 20 that top presidential adviser Ukrainian and international media reported. frankly discussed topics “that diplomats connected with campaign funding. “Neither Oleksander Tretiakov, former National If found to be true, Ukrainian lawmakers usually avoid.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Viktor Yushchenko nor Oleh Rybachuk Security and Defense Council Secretary would have the right to impeach President knows or has ever known Berezovskii,” Mr. Petro Poroshenko and Our Ukraine parlia- Yushchenko, Mr. Kravchuk said. Mr. President signs unity pact mentary caucus head Mykola Martynenko Yushchenko’s chief of staff, Oleh Kravchuk told journalists in Kyiv that, in a KYIV – Viktor Yushchenko, acting are not involved in the criminal offenses Rybachuk, responded on Ukraine’s Channel telephone conversation with him, Mr. Prime Minister Yurii Yekhanurov, they were accused of earlier this month by 5. Mr. Berezovskii told Reuters that docu- Berezovskii confirmed the authenticity of Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr former chief of presidential staff ments which emerged last week were gen- recently published copies of bank transfers Lytvyn and leaders of various parliamentary Oleksander Zinchenko, Ukrainian news uine evidence of payments he had made, worth $15 million from Berezovskii-owned groups on September 13 signed a agencies reported. Mr. Zinchenko, who but he declined to comment on who had businesses to firms financing the received payments or what the money was Declaration of Unity and Cooperation for resigned on September 2, told journalists Yushchenko campaign. According to Mr. for. (RFE/RL Newsline) the Future, Ukrainian and international on September 5 that Messrs. Tretiakov, Kravchuk, Mr. Berezovskii told him that media reported. The signatories agreed to Poroshenko and Martynenko were Mr. Yushchenko’s emissaries visited Yushchenko meets with Rice pool their efforts “to secure the interests of involved in corruption. Mr. Piskun added Berezovskii in London to arrange issues the Ukrainian people, improve their wel- that his office has launched five investiga- connected with the campaign funding. KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko, fare, consolidate society and boost tions into cases of exerting pressure on Meanwhile, the Ukrayinska Pravda website while on a working visit to the United Ukraine’s authority in the world.” Reuters courts and meddling with economic activi- quoted Mr. Berezovskii as saying on States, met with U.S. Secretary of State quoted the president as saying at the cere- ties by staffers of the National Security and September 14 that he did not tell Mr. Condoleezza Rice in New York, the presi- dential press service told Ukrinform. mony: “This is the right step to show the Acting Foreign Affairs Minister Borys nation that in this difficult time, before a Tarasyuk attended the meeting, which parliamentary election, the political elite has focused on bilateral relations. The presi- united and showed its attitude to democra- dent stressed that Ukraine’s aspiration to cy, property, and business issues.” The par- join European and Euro-Atlantic entities liamentary groups that joined the declara- remains unchanged. The parties discussed tion reportedly comprise 237 deputies out of the situation in Ukraine. Mr. Yushchenko 425. There are currently 25 vacancies in the commented on his decisions to dismiss the 450-seat Ukrainian legislature. The Yulia government and the National Security and Tymoshenko Bloc, the Social Democratic Defense Council secretary, noting that the Party United, the Communist Party, the move was aimed at continuing reforms. He United Ukraine group and the Reform and added that the economic situation in Order Party did not sign the declaration. Ukraine is stable and pledged that a new (RFE/RL Newsline) government will work hard to prevent the economy’s stagnation. Dr. Rice stated that Zvarych wants to stay in office the United States is watching the situation KYIV – Acting Justice Minister in Ukraine and supports the Ukrainian told a press conference authorities’ actions, which are directed at on September 15 that he wishes to stay in combating corruption. The secretary of his position within the new government, state said that the U.S. hails Ukraine’s moves toward the development of democ- (Continued on page 25)

gathered for their warm reception and Philadelphia rolls out... reminded them that there is still much (Continued from page 5) work to be done in Ukraine. dom for Ukraine. She said that all their After his brief comments, he invited prayers and dreams have now been ful- his wife to share some words. She spoke in English, inviting businesspeople to filled. The toast was offered to thunder- invest in Ukraine and the country’s ous applause and cheers. future, and tourist to visit the many HAVE YOU HEARD? PURCHASE A PREPAID The evening was laced with songs per- attractions. She asked people to continue 20-YEAR ENDOWMENT POLICY FROM formed by the Ukraina choir. A special coming to Ukraine and assured them of THE UNA FOR $2,287.26* AND I WILL RECEIVE treat for the diners was a dance perform- the country’s warm welcome. ance by ballerina Christina Shevchenko. The president’s scheduled departure A CHECK FOR $5,000** JUST IN TIME FOR Of course, the ultimate moment of the was 9 p.m. and the entire evening was to MY COLLEGE EDUCATION. WHAT ARE YOU evening came when the first couple took conclude at 9:30 p.m. Clearly the warmth to the stage. Mrs. Yushchenko, who of the reception was too great to cut short WAITING FOR? CALL THE UNA AT 1-800-253-9862 favors Ukrainian designers, was dressed – the first couple stayed until nearly AND LET’S GET STARTED. in a stunning but simple dark blue gown 11:30 p.m. A crowd waving orange glow trimmed in shimmering beads. sticks while singing farewell with tears in Framed by America’s symbols of free- their eyes and knots in their throats sent * FOR AGES 0 THROUGH 3 1/2 YEARS OLD dom and independence, President them on their way. ** MINIMUM FACE AMOUNT OF $5,000 Yushchenko thanked those in attendance Glitz and glamour returned to for their support. In a very relaxed Hollywood with their red carpet tinted a demeanor, Mr. Yushchenko thanked those decided shade of Orange. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 25

President Viktor Yushchenko on September Belkovskii, who in April accurately pre- particular the law notes that women’s NEWSBRIEFS 20, saying that the main reason behind his dicted Ms. Tymoshenko’s resignation in social protection during pregnancy, child- (Continued from page 24) move was the refusal of his Sobor Party to September, said that in the event of a birth and breast-feeding, as well as obliga- with a view toward completing the support the candidacy of Yurii Yekhanurov Tymoshenko victory she will not include tory military service for men, must not be Justice Ministry’s reform. At the same for the post of Ukrainian prime minister supporters of President Viktor considered as discrimination. (Ukrinform) earlier the same day, Ukrainian media Yushchenko in a new government. On time he denied rumors that he asked the Anti-terrorism center to be set up president to leave him in the position. He reported. The Crimean Parliament on September 9 National Strategy Institute September 21 voted overwhelmingly to Vice-President Viktor Militarev said Ms. stated his readiness to comprehensively SEVASTOPOL –An anti-terrorism accept Mr. Matviyenko’s resignation. Tymoshenko is “much less evil for help his successor, if another candidate is information center will be set up in (RFE/RL Newsline) Russia than Yushchenko,” apn.ru report- appointed. (Ukrinform) Sevastopol, , the Defense ed. (RFE/RL Newsline) Russian politicians watch Ukraine Ministry press service said on September Turchynov on Yushchenko’s poisoning NATO may consider new members in 2008 9. A delegation of NATO’s “South” allied MOSCOW – Duma speaker Boris KYIV – As ex-chief of the Security naval forces arrived in Sevastopol on Gryzlov (Unified Russia) said on Service of Ukraine Oleksander Turchynov BRUSSELS – During his visit top Friday on a two-day visit, led by Capt. September 15 that he could not exclude the stated on September 15 that the fact of Brussels, U.S. State Department representa- 1st Class Sjerd Bot, chief of the Long- possibility of “mass street disturbances” Viktor Yushchenko’s poisoning has not tive Kurt Volker said on September 9 that Term Planning Division, with a view of breaking out in Ukraine as a result of the been established so far, which has delayed the issue of Croatia, Albania, Macedonia discussing the center’s establishment. recent political crisis in the country, investigation of the criminal case. He and, probably, Ukraine joining NATO may The NATO delegation was to hold a strana.ru reported. He said the initiation of explained that an examination that includes be considered during a NATO Summit in series of briefings at the Ukrainian Navy impeachment proceedings against blood, skin and tissue tests, is needed to 2008. According to Mr. Volker, the United headquarters in Sevastopol for senior Ukrainian President Victor Yushchenko is establish that the poisoning did indeed States has proposed to convene two NATO Ukrainian naval officers, some of which also possible and added that it is important occur. But the tests have not been done, and summits, in 2006 to discuss NATO’s internal were to deal with Ukraine’s involvement to preserve political stability in Ukraine. without them it is impossible to make any transformation, and in 2008 to discuss in the Active Effort operation. The NATO Gleb Pavlovskii, the head of the Fund for suppositions, Mr. Turchynov said. He NATO’s further enlargement. According to delegation were also expected to discuss Effective Politics, compared the present stressed that under Ukrainian law the exam- John Colston, an aide to the NATO secretary a plan of further visits to Ukraine by situation in Ukraine with the “artificial ination must be made by Ukrainian experts. general, NATO will consider the U.S. pro- naval experts in logistics, communication interruption of a pregnancy” and said that posals. He noted that the subject of enlarge- and operation planning. (Ukrinform) A week before his resignation he said he by dismissing Prime Minister Yulia spoke to President Yushchenko, telling him ment will not dominate the September 13-14 Tymoshenko, President Yushchenko has Ukrainians to train Iraqi border guards that if there is further delay in this case, informal meeting in Berlin of NATO’s prevented the formation of a “second cen- defense ministers. (Ukrinform) “we’ll be accused of forgery.” He added ter of power,” Moskovskie Novosti No. 37 KYIV – The Defense Ministry press that the president agreed to have the tests reported. Sergei Markov, the director of Rada passes gender equality bill service said on September 9 that Ukrainian administered. (Ukrinform) Political Research Institute, said on peacekeepers in Iraq will be in charge of KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on training personnel for the Wasit Brigade of Turchynov: energy security in danger September 15 that Ms. Tymoshenko did not develop the economy but her own pop- September 9 approved a bill aimed at leg- border guards. A day earlier a conference KYIV – Oleksander Turchynov, whose ularity rating, which at one point exceeded islatively ensuring the equality of men and was convened in Baghdad to discuss prob- resignation as chief of the Security Service Mr. Yushchenko’s rating and is the reason women and creating conditions for their lems of border-crossing checkpoints, which of Ukraine was recently accepted by she was sacked, NTN.ua reported. realization in all spheres of social life. The was attended by the Iraqi deputy minister President Viktor Yushchenko, told journal- (RFE/RL Newsline) bill envisages elimination of all forms of of the interior and commanding officers of ists in Kyiv on September 15 that Ukraine’s gender discrimination and provides for national military contingents of the energy security is endangered, Ukrainian Azerbaijan detains Ukrainian official state guarantees in forming equal relations Multinational Forces in Iraq. The Ukrainian between women and men as main condi- contingent’s segment of the Iraqi-Iranian media reported. According to Mr. BAKU – Azerbaijani security forces tion of civil society stable development. border is regarded as relatively calm, but Turchynov, high-ranking officials in the detained an official adviser to the The bill envisages equal opportunities for requires constant vigilance to prevent the Yushchenko administration continue “to Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry on women and men in such spheres as public entry of contraband goods, weapons and patronize” the shady “transnational” system September 15 at the Baku airport, Turan service and service in local authority bod- drugs. When the training process is com- of gas supplies to Ukraine that was created reported. Azerbaijani officials refused to in the era of former President Leonid explain the circumstances of the arrest of ies, education and professional training, pleted, the Iraqi trainees will be certified by Kuchma. Mr. Turchynov explained that Sergey Yevtushenko, a ministry adviser, labor and remuneration. The bill outlines the Multinational Forces’ Commission to Turkmen gas is supplied to Ukraine by an and Estonian citizen Andrei Popov by males’ and females’ equality in entrepre- discharge their duties unassisted by the unnecessary intermediary – previously security officers from the Azerbaijani neurship and their social protection. In Ukrainian instructors. (Ukrinform) EuralTransGas, now RosUkrEnergo – Border Service and National Security which is paid for its services with gas priced Ministry. Opposition Musavat Party at $50 per 1,000 cubic meters and subse- head of the executive committee of the Deputy Chairman Sulhaddin Akbar Yushchenko nominates... Our Ukraine People’s Union, Mr. quently resells it to Europe for $200 per announced that the two visitors arrived in 1,000 cubic meters. Mr. Turchynov charged (Continued from page 2) Yushchenko’s “party of power.” In April, Baku at his party’s invitation to partici- President Yushchenko appointed Mr. that Yushchenko aide Oleksander Tretiakov pate in an international conference on the construction industry to the post of Yekhanurov chairman of Dnipropetrovsk pressured him to abandon an investigation democracy. Two other Ukrainians were deputy director for economic issues of Oblast State Administration after his into this gas scheme. “The authorities have also arrested but released after undergo- Kyiv’s main construction directorate. predecessor was accused of having changed but the [gas-supply] system has ing interrogation by security officers. After Ukraine gained independence in backed Mr. Yushchenko’s rival in the remained,” Mr. Turchynov said. “In this (RFE/RL Newsline) 1991, Mr. Yekhanurov moved to the year alone Ukraine will have a gas deficit of Cabinet of Ministers, where he initially presidential election. nearly 7.5 million cubic meters. It is very Ivanov warns of change in policies served as a departmental director and Perhaps it is also not without signifi- serious, since Ukraine will have to buy this then was promoted to the post of deputy cance for President Yushchenko in his amount of gas for $160-$180 [per 1,000 MOSCOW – Sergei Ivanov arrived in economy minister. current situation that Mr. Yekhanurov is cubic meters].” (RFE/RL Newsline) Berlin on September 13 for an informal In 1994-1997 he oversaw the initial one of the very few in the Ukrainian meeting with NATO defense ministers, stage of Ukraine’s privatization as head president’s entourage who back Rada chair founds election bloc RIA-Novosti reported. The meeting was of the State Property Fund. Subsequently Ukraine’s membership in the Single to focus on efforts to combat international Economic Space with Russia, KYIV – The Executive Committee of he served as economy minister and terrorism and emerging threats to global deputy chief of the presidential adminis- Kazakhstan and Belarus. “This is a busi- the People’s Party, headed by Verkhovna security. Mr. Ivanov was also to hold sep- nesslike man, a man who deeply under- Rada Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn, has tration. At that time he belonged to the arate, bilateral meetings with his counter- People’s Democratic Party, a “party of stands economics and economic rela- decided to set up a People’s Bloc of parts from the United States, Great power” that provided political support to tions, including those between states,” Volodymyr Lytvyn, Ukrainian media Britain, Germany and NATO Secretary- President Leonid Kuchma. Russian Ambassador to Ukraine Viktor reported on September 15. According to General Jaap de Hoop Scheffer. Speaking In 1998 Mr. Yekhanurov was elected Chernomyrdin said of Mr. Yekhanurov the People’s Party press service, the main at a press conference at the Russian to the Verkhovna Rada from a one-seat last week. reason behind the bloc’s creation was “a Embassy in Germany, Mr. Ivanov warned constituency in Zhytomyr Oblast. From In other words, Mr. Yekhanurov large number of appeals to the People’s that Russia will revise its foreign policies 1999 to 2001 he worked as first vice appears to be the opposite of the politi- Party from political parties and public on Ukraine and Georgia if those states join prime minister in a Cabinet headed by cally overambitious and charismatic Ms. organizations regarding the coordination NATO, adding that such revisions “will Mr. Yushchenko. When Mr. Yushchenko Tymoshenko, whom President of positions and formation of a bloc” for not touch only on the military aspects” of was dismissed as prime minister in 2001, Yushchenko accused of focusing on “PR the 2006 parliamentary elections. In those relations. Mr. Ivanov also said that President Kuchma employed Mr. activities” rather than on the presidential March, during the founding congress of disagreements remain between Russia and Yekhanurov as first deputy cheif of the election program. Mr. Yekhanurov seems the pro-presidential Our Ukraine NATO, including on their interpretation of presidential administration. to be a man who will easily accept his People’s Union (OUPU), President democracy in the post-Soviet space, RIA- In November 2001, Mr. Yekhanurov place in the shadow of Mr. Yushchenko. Viktor Yushchenko called for an election Novosti reported. (RFE/RL Newsline) left Mr. Kuchma for good and tied his But this may have drawbacks for the coalition of the OUPU with Mr. Lytvyn’s political fate closely to that of Mr. Ukrainian president as well, because now party and then-Prime Minister Yulia Analyst predicts Tymoshenko victory Yushchenko. He became deputy chief of voters will be more likely to see Mr. Tymoshenko’s eponymous bloc. KYIV – National Strategy Institute the election campaign of Yushchenko’s Yushchenko – not Mr. Yekhanurov – as (RFE/RL Newsline) founder Stanislav Belkovskii has predict- Our Ukraine bloc and was elected to the real leader of the government. Crimean prime minister resigns ed that ousted Ukrainian Prime Minister Parliament in March 2002 from Our If things in Ukraine continue to go Yulia Tymoshenko will lead a united Ukraine’s list. In 2004, Mr. Yekhanurov poorly, President Yushchenko will not be SYMFEROPOL – Anatolii Matviyenko, opposition to victory in Ukraine’s parlia- became deputy chief of Mr. able to lay all of the blame on Mr. prime minister of the Crimean Autonomous mentary elections next March, apn.ru Yushchenko’s presidential election cam- Yekhanurov and fire him as the main cul- Republic, tendered his resignation to reported on September 13. Mr. paign. In March 2005, he was elected prit, as he did with Ms. Tymoshenko. 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 No. 39

  Khmelnychenky Plast fraternity’s  dance rocks Wildwood Crest by Adrian Horodecky the auction and the dance will be donated  to the Vovcha Tropa Plast campground  WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. – A multi- improvement fund.  tude of beachgoers danced and partied at At 10 p.m. the youth “vechirka” began  the “zabava” (dance) organized by the with Luna playing a set of rock ’n roll Khmelnychenky fraternity of Plast and concluded with the traditional and Ukrainian Scouting Organization here at lively “kolomyika.” The teenagers had the Crest Pier Recreation Center on the darkened dance floor all to them- Friday, August 26. selves, while the adults conversed out of The Crest Pier was jammed with sight on the deck. young Ukrainians dancing the night After the dance ended, the party shift-

Young zabava-goers during the rousing “kolomyika.”

 Youngsters enjoy watching the auction benefiting Plast’s Vovcha Tropa camp.

away to live music by the Luna band and ed across Crocus Road to the Park Lane to CD mixes played through the sound Motel, where Ukrainian singing and system. The scene was equally festive on accordion-playing were heard well into the pier’s spacious deck, where a packed the night. crowd of longtime Wildwood vacation- Reflecting on their success, the ers had a chance to reunite with old Khmeli said they are proud to host such friends. The Khmel dance provided a an event that reflected well on them, on         perfect forum for all Ukrainians to gather Plast and the Ukrainian community. The in a safe and convenient family setting Khmelnychenky hope to see all again for a great time. next year. The children’s dance was held at 8- The Khmelnychenky welcome com- 9:30 p.m. Parents joined in the dancing ments and suggestions on how to and captured the magical moments of the improve the dance. Please e-mail Adrian “Party Ptashat” on video and film. At Horodecky at [email protected]. 9:30 p.m. the Spartanky sorority held an Wildwood dance photos may be viewed auction of donated items. Proceeds from in the galleries section at www.xmel.org.

something in 1989. Frankly, I had hoped Assessing Ukraine... that the departure from the old whining (Continued from page 12) would be one of the main achievements bors come to mind. Some nations prefer of the Orange Revolution, which whining over actions, but sooner or later amounts to saying Ukraine is inferior and many nations come to their senses, real- cannot become a normal country or com- izing that only they suffer from the pete with others. I hope Ukrainian patri- hypocrisy of low expectations. Poles ots find statements of that nature deni- used to whine for two centuries until they grating. If you demand nothing of your- became serious about accomplishing self, you will accomplish nothing. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 25, 2005 27

president. I gathered those people because sat next to him, I took his hand in my tion, without knocking. He was covered, In their own words: Tymoshenko... I could not just stab them in the back and hand and said, “Viktor Andriyovych, I excuse me, in tears and snot, and he started (Continued from page 10) do the things I couldn’t do. I gathered am asking you, and I am struggling to yelling that he had just been stripped of his who supported me in that difficult situa- them and sought their advice on the situa- find the right words, but don’t ruin peo- Parliament seat and that the decision had tion of a two-chamber Cabinet, so to tion. We exchanged ideas on what to do ple’s hopes, don’t ruin the authority of been backed by the Yulia Tymoshenko speak. These people supported me, helped and how to behave in this case. our revolution, don’t ruin the people’s Bloc and that they were traitors who liter- me, they tried to protect me from all those I can say that they did not protest hope for morality, honesty and justice.” ally removed him from Parliament. It splits in the government. I was supposed against their dismissals or anything at all. “Let us walk out to the cameras hand looked comical, honestly. to sign decrees dismissing those people. But the main thing was that I just could in hand, together, look at the cameras and So the president looked, stood up, The main thing was that I had to agree not do it. I could not do it because my seat say that as long as we are together, stabil- turned his back to me and said that the to the dismissal of Oleksander means nothing to me. Hundreds of times I ity in Ukraine is guaranteed.” conversation was over. He went on, hav- Turchynov from the Security Service of just wanted to drop it all, because it was At some moment I thought the president ing practically destroyed our unity, our Ukraine. I understand that it was discom- torture to work under these conditions. hesitated but you know, fate will always be future and the future of our country. I forting to have the prime minister on one But I thought that I could not drop it, fate. At that moment, Poroshenko stormed would like to say that I consider this step side and the SBU head on the other side: because it was not some officials who into the president’s office, without invita- absolutely illogical. we could clearly see everything bad that appointed me to this post. I was appointed was happening in the country – corrup- by the people who trusted me, who stood in hieroglyphs to spell the word “crisis.” tion, abuse and illegal lobbying. Of the squares and who voted for the president. The president’s... The first means “danger” but the second course, this tandem did not suit the presi- I simply could not abandon it, because it (Continued from page 7) means “possibilities.” I believe that unity dent’s entourage. I can say that 90 per- would mean betrayal. It would be like of all free nations based on genuinely cent of these conditions were communi- deserting the battlefield from the barricades. Americans and other democratic nations demonstrated at that decisive time for our democratic values will reveal unseen cated by the so-called team, who I could not do it by myself. So in the possibilities. We will jointly use them. nation. We managed to construct a firm demanded that I do it immediately. morning I spoke with the president by Dear friends: bridge that unites us. We built it from such In addition, in the joint election list for phone and I told him that I would not be I accept this medal as an oath to loyal- the parliamentary election, two-thirds able to accept those conditions because I solid materials as our common beliefs in ty. I will pass it on to my children along had to be given to the president’s team would not be able to look in the mirror in good and evil. I believe we will work hard with the World War II medals of my and one-third was to be given to our the morning. I would want to spit at the on this bridge in both directions. father who was a war prisoner. They are party. By the way, I was not against this. mirror. I would always remember those Today, we grieve with the United equal to me – these are tokens of free- A coalition agreement and a joint elec- whom I betrayed to keep this seat, which States over the Katrina disaster. Ukraine dom gained by the nation. They remind tion bloc – I welcomed this. It was the was not worth much in tactical terms. was one of the first countries to offer its us of the price we paid for it and our only way to resolve the situation. I asked the president to meet one more help. We believe that the American obligation to preserve this God’s precious However, honestly, I was somewhat psy- time and to try to find an option that nation will transform its spiritual power gift. This is our obligation. We will pre- chologically shaken by this formal propos- would not ruin our relations. I came to into its creative power. serve it. al. I asked the president whether it was pos- the president and we talked for 20 min- This millennium brings us new chal- May God bless America! sible to sack those who were suspected of utes before his fateful television appear- lenges, threats and crises. John Kennedy May God protect Ukraine! corruption, and whether we could at least ance when he dismissed the Cabinet. I once said that the Chinese used two Thank you. suspend them from their posts and later decide on their fate after the investigation. But Viktor Andriyovych said, no, he could not do it because they were his team and they would feel that it was unfair that they were sacked and I stayed Everything You Need on. This would offset the balance. I wanted to ask, “What kind of balance can exist between the people who are to Prepare for College suspected of corruption and those who are not? Sack them all together?” I understood that I had to think about A workshop for parents of high school freshmen through seniors these conditions and I did not sign any decrees that night. I simply came to my n Mistakes parents make about career and college planning team, I gathered everyone who would be affected by those conditions set by the n What colleges want in a student and how to “package” your student to gain admission

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Friday-Sunday, September 30-October 2 International Studies, 1 Devonshire Place, at 4-6 p.m. For additional information con- Soyuzivka’s Datebook KERHONKSON, N.Y.: The 58th national tact the Jacyk Program, (416) 946-8113; September 29-October 3, 2005 November 12, 2005 convention of the Ukrainian American send an e-mail to larysa.iarovenko@utoron- Ukrainian American Veterans Wedding Veterans will convene at the Ukrainian to.ca; or check the program’s website at Convention National Association’s Soyuzivka estate on www.utoronto.ca/jacyk. November 19, 2005 September 30 and end with the traditional September 30, 2005 Sigma Beta Chi Fraternity Formal banquet to be held Saturday, October 1. This Saturday, October 15 KLK Weekend - General Meeting Dinner Banquet year’s banquet is dedicated to our troops in and Banquet the United States Armed Forces who are CHICAGO: The Chicago Business and November 20, 2005 fighting terrorism around the world. Guest Professional Group invites members and the September 30-October 1, 2005 speaker at the event is Father Ivan Tyhovych, community to a stimulating discussion on Ellenville Cooperative Nursery the current troubled phase of the “Orange Plast Sorority Rada - Spartanky School Auction who will speak about his experience serving as a chaplain in Iraq. The banquet begins at 7 Revolution.” Dr. Alexander J. Motyl, pro- October 3-6, 2005 p.m., to be preceded by a cocktail hour at 6 fessor of political science at Rutgers November 23-27, 2005 University and deputy director of the Center Stamford Clergy Days p.m. Music following the banquet will be Family Reunions provided by the Lvivyany orchestra. Banquet for Global Change and Governance, will analyze the recent turmoil in Ukraine while October 8, 2005 tickets, at $55, may be ordered by calling November 24, 2005 focusing on the developments that he Wedding Nicholas Skirka, (914) 965-3707. Thanksgiving Feast 1-4 pm, $25/per believes justify a cautious optimism about the country’s future. Author of numerous October 9, 2005 person, overnight packages Saturday, October 1 available books and articles on the history and politics Republican Party Fund-Raiser NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific of Ukraine and Eastern Europe, Dr. Motyl is Banquet Society will host the presentation of the also a talented artist and novelist. His new December 24, 2005 newly published English edition of Volume novel, “Whiskey Priest,” will be available October 15, 2005 Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve 9, Book 1 of Mykhailo Hrushevsky’s for purchase at the event. The presentation Wedding Supper 6 pm, $25/per person, “-Rus.’ ” The volume, will be held at the Ukrainian Institute of overnight packages available titled “The Cossack Age, 1650-1653,” Modern Art, 2320 W. Chicago Ave., at 7 October 21-23, 2005 appears in a translation by Bohdan p.m. Refreshments and socializing will fol- National Plast Convention December 31-January 1, 2006 Struminski. Presenting the volume will be low the presentation. Admission: $10, mem- New Year’s Eve Extravaganza Package Dr. Frank E. Sysyn and Dr. Zenon Kohut. bers; $15, non-members and guests. For October 23, 2005 The volume is a publication of the additional information call (847) 359-3676. UNWLA Branch 89, 40th Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies January 6, 2006 Sunday, October 16 Anniversary Luncheon Banquet Traditional Ukrainian Christmas Eve Press, Edmonton/Toronto. The program will take place at the society’s building, 63 WASHINGTON: The Washington Group Supper 6 pm, $25/per person, Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th October 28-30, 2005 Cultural Fund announces the first event in its overnight packages available streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information Halloween Weekend with children’s 2005-2006 Sunday Music Series. A trio from call (212) 254-5130. costume parade, costume zabava January 27-29, 2006 the famed New York ensemble Continuum and more Church of Annunciation Family Thursday, October 6 will perform an all-Ukrainian contemporary Weekend, Flushing, NY music program, including works by November 4-6, 2005 Toronto: The Petro Jacyk Program for the Liatoshynsky, Sylvestrov, Hrabovsky and Plast Orlykiada Study of Ukraine will host a lecture by Baley. The concert will be held at The Tetyana Sakharuk, lecturer, National Lyceum Theater, 201 S. Washington St., Old University of Internal Affairs, Kharkiv, and a Town Alexandria, Va., at 3 p.m. Unreserved Petro Jacyk Visiting Scholar. The lecture, seating. Suggested donation: $20; students, titled “Human Rights Observance in Justice free. For more information contact Marta System of Ukraine,” will be held in Room Zielyk, (202) 244-8836, or check “Events” at 108N at the Munk Center for International www.TheWashingtonGroup.org. To become Studies, 1 Devonshire Place, at noon-2 p.m. a sponsor of the 2005-2006 series, please To book a room or event call: (845) 626-5641, ext. 140 For more information contact the Jacyk send a check made out to TWGCF ($100 for 216 Foordmore Road P.O. Box 529 Program, (416) 946-8113; send an e-mail to individuals; $160 for couples) to R. Norair, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 [email protected]; or check the 7414 Honesty Way, Bethesda, MD 20817. E-mail: [email protected] program’s website at www.utoronto.ca/jacyk. 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