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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXV No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 $2.00 Putin and Merkel diff er Ukraine media environment improved, over Ukraine peace talks challenges remain, says Freedom House RFE/RL Ms. Merkel said she spoke to Mr. Putin about domestic developments in Russia, Russian President Vladimir Putin met including the arrests of demonstrators at with German Chancellor Angela Merkel in recent anti-corruption rallies and media the Russian Black Sea port of Sochi for talks reports about the persecution of homosex- focusing on the conflicts in Ukraine and Syria, ual men in the Russian North Caucasus as well as on strained bilateral relations. region of Chechnya. Both leaders said after their May 2 meet- “The possibility of the right to demon- ing that it is essential for all parties to fulfill strate is a part of civil society,” Ms. Merkel their commitments under the Minsk pro- said. cess to regulate the conflict in eastern She also urged Mr. Putin to “use his influ- Ukraine between government forces and ence” to put an end to the abuse of homo- Russia-backed separatists. sexuals in Chechnya. Russia’s Novaya “Today we once again reiterated the Gazeta reported in April that at least 100 necessity of the strict observation of the gay men had been abducted by security Minsk agreements by the parties to the forces in Chechnya and at least three had conflict [in eastern Ukraine],” Mr. Putin told been killed. journalists. Mr. Putin defended the actions of Ms. Merkel said Moscow and Berlin “are Russian police, saying they acted within the of differing opinions about the cause of the framework of the law and showed “far Freedom House’s graphics about press freedom worldwide in 2016. conflict.” She said it was essential for Kyiv more restraint than their colleagues in ment, according to the Freedom of the Press to regain complete control of its border, other European countries.” report, “has significantly improved since a including the portion between the separat- Mr. Putin also categorically rejected alle- Occupied Crimea among change in government in 2014, and ongoing ist-controlled areas and Russia. gations that Moscow interfered in the U.S. worst in press freedom reforms continue to strengthen the legisla- The two leaders also discussed the six- presidential election in November or was tive environment for journalists and outlets.” year-old civil war in Syria. Mr. Putin repeat- playing any role in Germany’s domestic by Mark Raczkiewycz Notably, only North Korea, Turkmenistan ed Russia’s calls for an “impartial investiga- politics. and Uzbekistan were rated worse than tion” into the alleged use of chemical weap- KYIV – Crimea is the fourth least press- The Russia leader said it was “unthink- Crimea, which was rated separately from friendly territory or country in the world, ons in Syria’s Idlib province last month that able” that Russia would interfere in the Ukraine. independent democracy watchdog left about 80 people dead. domestic affairs of other countries. He dis- Human Rights groups in and outside Freedom House found in its latest report on Mr. Putin also said Russia was counting missed the reports of interference in the Ukraine have said civil liberties, including on the United States to help find “efficient press freedom published in April. solutions” to the conflict in Syria. (Continued on page 7) Meanwhile, Ukraine’s media environ- (Continued on page 10) Scholar speaks on the Holodomor in the context of 20th century genocides

Holodomor Research the Russian Federation. Although many Bolsheviks and the Council of Peoples’ and Education Consortium scholars have agreed that the Holodomor Commissars, as well as from their conduct constituted genocide, they have categorized and consequences. TORONTO – Dr. Myroslava Antonovych it together with crimes such as dekulakiza- Dr. Antonovych emphasized that the key delivered a lecture titled “Specificities and tion, deportation and extermination of politi- commonality between the genocides per- Commonalities of the Holodomor in the cal opponents that do not fit the legal defini- petrated in the Ottoman Empire, the Soviet Context of Genocides in the First Half of the tion of genocide as found in the 1948 United Union and the Third Reich was that in each 20th Century” at the Munk School of Global Nations Convention on Prevention and case a hegemonic ruling party, rather than Affairs, University of Toronto, on April 19. Dr. Punishment of the Crime of Genocide. a state organization, was responsible: the Antonovych is director of the Center for Dr. Antonovych stated that in all three Ittihadists, the Communists and the Nazis International Human Rights and associate genocides there was intent to destroy a rel- were the authors of the three genocides. Dr. professor of the Faculty of Law at the ative group, either in whole (the Armenians Antonovych concluded that if lessons from National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. and Jews) or in part (the Ukrainians). As the past are not heeded and genocide is not Dr. Antonovych presented a comparative the legal scholar Raphael Lemkin wrote, punished, aggressors will continue to be analysis of the Holodomor with other geno- the Ukrainian national group was “too pop- emboldened, as can be seen in Ukraine’s cides in the first half of the 20th century – ulous to be exterminated completely with eastern regions and in Crimea, where the namely, the Armenian genocide of the any efficiency. However, its leadership, reli- successor state of the Soviet Union – the Ottoman Empire and the Holocaust of Nazi gious, intellectual, political, its select and Russian Federation – persists in attacking Germany. The Holodomor has yet to be determining parts, are quite small and Ukraine and its people. thoroughly examined in comparative per- therefore easily eliminated.” Dr. Antonovych is currently in Toronto as spective as a crime of genocide committed Dr. Antonovych’s analysis found that the a visiting scholar of the Petro Jacyk by Joseph Stalin’s regime against the nature of the intent differed in the three Program for the Study of Ukraine at the Dr. Myroslava Antonovych of the National Ukrainian nation, she noted. University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy deliv- genocides. While the intent was explicit in Center for European, Russian and Eurasian Among the reasons for this, Dr. Antonovych ers her lecture on the Holodomor as a the Armenian and in the Jewish cases, the Studies, sponsored by the Holodomor explained, was that for more than 50 years the genocide against the Ukrainian nation in intent was implicit in the Holodomor and Research and Education Consortium of the Holodomor was a hidden genocide, denied by the context of international law and 20th may be inferred from resolutions and direc- Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, the Soviet Union and, after its break-up, by century genocides. tives of the All-Union Communist Party of University of Alberta. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19

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Relations between Russia and Turkey Kyiv returning assets stolen by Yanukovych cally motivated.” A Russian court issued an international arrest warrant and extradition KYIV – Ukraine on April 28 started request for Mr. Yatsenyuk in February, undermined by status of Crimea returning an estimated $1.5 billion in assets claiming he killed Russian soldiers in allegedly stolen from the Kyiv government Nevertheless, following the August détente Chechnya in the 1990s – an allegation that by Ridvan Bari Urcosta by ousted former President Viktor Mr. Yatsenyuk has called “total absurdity.” in 2016, both countries agreed to resume Yanukovych and his associates. “This money Eurasia Daily Monitor Ukrainian Internal Affairs Minister Arsen the ferry line, and service recommenced on was stolen from the Ukrainian people,” Avakov, who said Interpol sent him a copy of By certain measures, Russian-Turkish October 28, 2016. Suddenly in March, how- Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko said the Russian request, said Mr. Yatsenyuk has relations appear to be firmly developing in ever, after operating for almost half a year, in an address. “It was pulled out of the pock- never been to Chechnya. “Yatsenyuk’s per- a positive direction, but in fact serious Ankara banned Crimea-bound shipments et of every Ukrainian.” The National Security secution by Russia is politically motivated,” points of contention continue to under- from the Turkish port of Zonguldak with- and Defense Council (NSDC) said the state Mr. Avakov said. Russia was criticized in a mine this rapprochement. out any explanation (Hurriyet, March 9). savings bank Oschadbank had begun confis- On the one hand, earlier this year, Russia Aside from the period of deterioration of cating the Russia-backed president’s hold- Council of Europe report this week for using conducted its first ever joint military opera- relations ever the downing of the Russian ings in line with an earlier court ruling. the Interpol international policing system tions with a member of the North Atlantic Su-24, Turkey has retained a strong eco- NSDC chief Oleksandr Turchynov said the for political purposes rather than to pursue Treaty Organization – Turkey – against mil- nomic footprint in annexed Crimea. $1.5 billion would be returned to the state criminals. Ukrainian Justice Minister Pavlo itant targets in Syria (RT, January 18). According to the Russian Federal State budget. Mr. Poroshenko’s press service put Petrenko said he believes Interpol will dis- Moreover, the Turkish frigate Barbaros and Statistics Service, exports of goods being the exact amount at 40 billion hrv – a figure miss Russia’s request for Mr. Yatsenyuk. Mr. Yatsenyuk was a leading figure in the mas- the corvette shipped out of that was worth about $5 billion (U.S.) when sive protests that drove Ukraine’s President Buyukada recently Sevastopol in 2015 Mr. Yanukovych was still in power. The Evading questions Viktor Yanukovych, who was friendly to moored at the were being sent assets belonging to Mr. Yanukovych and his Russia, out of office in 2014. Mr. Yatsenyuk Russian port of surrounding Crimea, mainly to Turkey cronies had been frozen in Ukraine since became prime minister and held that office Novorossiysk to sub- (45.8 percent), their government was forced out in which Russia ille- until April 2016. (RFE/RL, based on report- sequently take part in Vietnam (16.8 per- February 2014 by street protests and they ing by AP, Interfax and TASS) bilateral joint naval gally annexed from cent), Lebanon (9.1 fled to exile in Russia. The exact amount the drills in the Black Sea Ukraine in early percent), Ukraine old guard may have pocketed remains McMaster: Putin acts against people’s interest unknown. Ukraine’s acting chief prosecutor (RIA Novosti, April 2014, has become an (5.4 percent) and 3). Turkish President India (4.8 percent). in April 2014 accused Mr. Yanukovych’s WASHINGTON – The U.S. national secu- inner circle of heading a criminal gang that Recep Tayyip unofficial guiding The main sources of rity adviser, Army Lt. Gen. H.R. McMaster, had cost Ukraine up to $100 billion. imports came from says Russian President Vladimir Putin is principle in bilateral Switzerland also froze assets linked to Mr. “acting against the Russian people’s inter- Moscow on March 10 Turkey (35.1 per- Yanukovych and 19 members of his entou- est” in his relationship with Syrian wasErdoğan’s again a symbolic visit to Turkish-Russian cent), Ukraine (29.1 rage less than a week after his four-year ten- President Bashar al-Assad and his policies sign of the restora- relations. percent) and Spain ure in office ended and Mr. Poroshenko’s to aid the Taliban in Afghanistan. Gen. tion of relations. (11.1 percent) pro-Western government took over. In McMaster, speaking on April 30 on the Fox On the other hand, the range of difficult (Sevastopol.gov.ru, accessed April 5). Ukraine, Mr. Yanukovych led a lavish life- News Sunday television program, also said issues dividing the two countries is quite The Sevastopol-Zonguldak ferry line was style, building himself an opulent palace the United States needed to see a “change in broad. Turkey nervously reacts to any possi- a crucial supply link for Turkish products to outside Kyiv that included a petting zoo and behavior” by the Russian president before bility of Russian support for Syrian Kurds Crimea after the annexation; it allowed a collection of classic cars worth millions of relations could improve. Gen. McMaster’s and has rebuked the existence of a quasi- Turkey to strengthen its position on the dollars. A golden replica of a loaf of bread comments about Mr. Putin are closely diplomatic representative office of Kurds in peninsula’s market. Last year, 680 ships that Mr. Yanukovych displayed to his guests watched for signs of President Donald Moscow (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, from Crimea moored at the Zonguldak port became a symbol of his government’s Trump’s posture toward Russia. During the February 17, 2016; February 15, 2017). The (Hurriyet, March 9). Usually, the ferries excesses. Mr. Yanukovych’s lawyer Vitali U.S. presidential campaign and in his early proposed Turkish Stream natural gas pipe- from Crimea to Turkey sailed mostly Serdyuk denied that his client had anything days in office, Mr. Trump highly praised Mr. line is still up in the air; and the Kremlin has empty. But from Turkey, the ferries were to do with the $1.5 billion being confiscated, Putin, calling him a strong leader. But rela- reportedly begun to question the wisdom of routinely loaded up with vegetables and maintaining that the amount of money that tions have frayed, with Washington and turning Turkey into a regional hub for citrus fruit, household chemicals, furniture, remains in Mr. Yanukovych’s personal bank Moscow clashing over policies regarding Russian gas, thus making Moscow depen- electronic components, electrical applianc- account is much smaller. (RFE/RL, with Syria, Iran, Ukraine, Afghanistan and else- dent on Ankara (Vz.ru, March 11). Recently, es, textiles and the like (RIA Novosti, reporting by AFP and Interfax) where. When asked how relations have pro- the Russian International Council published November 23, 2015). It should be noted Kyiv: Yatsenyuk warrant ‘politically motivated’ gressed with Russia since Mr. Trump’s an analysis of the current state of relations, that during the 10-month halt of the January 20 inauguration, Gen. McMaster but the study notably avoided the issue of Crimean ferry service, all Turkish goods KYIV – Ukraine charged on April 28 that said, “Well, I don’t think they’ve gotten really Crimea (Russiancouncil.ru, April 3). Indeed, and products were received at the Russian Russia’s effort to have international authori- either better or worse.” He added, “The evading questions surrounding Crimea, mainland Black Sea port of Novorossiysk. ties arrest and extradite former Ukrainian which Russia illegally annexed from Ukraine On March 9, half a year after the Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk is “politi- (Continued on page 8) in early 2014, has become an unofficial Sevastopol-Zonguldak ferry resumed oper- guiding principle in bilateral Turkish- ation, the Turkish newspaper Hurriyet Russian relations. reported that local authorities in For the two sides, a key problem regard- Zonguldak were not permitting the ships to he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 ing Crimea is the peninsula’s political sta- moor at the port (Hurriyet, March 9). The T U W tus. 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It is possible that Ankara has Parsippany, NJ 07054 e-mail: [email protected] Correction come to the conclusion that it is better to In the story “New exhibit tells the sto- close the ferry line rather than continue The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com ries of Ukrainian immigrants to Canada” by Turkey’s risky double standard policy of Marianna Zaparyniuk (April 30), the cap- previous years – declaring Crimea an inte- The Ukrainian Weekly, May 7, 2017, No. 19, Vol. LXXXV tion to the photo that appears on the bot- gral part of Ukrainian territory, while main- Copyright © 2017 The Ukrainian Weekly tom left should have read: Gadacz family taining trade links with Russia via Crimean photos and immigration documents from ports. Or, perhaps, blocking the ferry ser- the personal collection of Dr. Ihor Gadacz. vice is just a temporary measure designed ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA (It was not the Canadian Certificate of to push Russia to alleviate its restrictive Naturalization of Andrew Zaparyniuk, trade sanctions on Turkish goods. More Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 and advertising manager fax: (973) 644-9510 1939.) The error was the result of improp- likely, Ankara is pursuing both and maybe e-mail: [email protected] er labeling of photos and captions by the even several goals at once. Indeed, of par- Subscription Department (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 sender. The correction has already been e-mail: [email protected] made in our online edition. (Continued on page 9) No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 3

NEWS ANALYSIS Two years on, no second thoughts on opening Ukraine’s KGB archives ‘to everyone’

by Dmitry Volchek The new rules of archive access could Mr. Kohut says. Access to documents also “Documents weren’t always saved in RFE/RL hardly be simpler, Mr. Kohut said. cannot be restricted based on Soviet secre- their entirety through World War II [when “The law contains the formula ‘every- cy classifications. Ukraine was occupied by Nazi Germany],” Just over two years ago, on April 9, 2015, thing open to everyone,’ ” he explained in The new system has been welcomed by Mr. Kohut says. “Moreover, after the demo- Ukraine’s Parliament adopted a historic law an online interview with RFE/RL’s Russian researchers. cratic opposition captured the Stasi on opening up the country’s Soviet-era Service. “It doesn’t matter if you are a citi- “It is simply a pleasure to work in the archives [in East Germany], the KGB in secret-police archives. In the new law’s first zen of Ukraine or not, if you are a relative or Ukrainian archives,” says Czech historian 1990 ordered a purging of some records.” full year in effect, requests for information have some other relationship to those men- Stepan Cernousek. “While in Russia every- Although it is not known exactly what and access boomed by 138 percent. tioned in the documents. Everyone has an thing is ‘top secret,’ in Ukraine, everything was destroyed at that time, Mr. Kohut says “It is very important for us that everyone equal right to access.” is freely available.” the deeper back the records go, the more has the chance to look at the complex history Under the law, the archive is not even Mr. Cernousek is researching the fate of a intact they seem to be. of the 20th century through the prism of their allowed to charge for providing copies of its Czechoslovak citizen named Albert Bloch, “The cases of the Great Terror period [of own family,” says Andriy Kohut, director of the documents. Eventually, the entire archive who escaped from a Nazi concentration the mid-1930s] seem to be fairly well pre- historical archives of the Security Service of will be transferred from the SBU to the camp only to be arrested by Stalin’s secret served,” he says. Ukraine (SBU). “It is one thing when they Ukrainian Institute of National Memory. police and sent to the gulag. The new openness law also covers all speak of enormous historical events without There are no exemptions for privacy or “There are thousands of cases like his,” denunciations written by ordinary citizens any connection to real people. It is something other such considerations. The law priori- Mr. Cernousek says. and preserved in the KGB’s files. It particu- else entirely when you see how these his- tizes “the right of society to know what Mr. Kohut warns, however, that the torical events are connected to you.” happened under the totalitarian regime,” Ukrainian archives are not complete. (Continued on page 8)

FOR THE RECORD SEVENTY YEARS AGO Illinois congressman writes to Tillerson UCC statement on Akcja Wisla about why Ukraine needs U.S. support The following statement was released by Some 150,000 Ukrainians were forcibly the Ukrainian Canadian Congress on April 28. deported. The development of the The following letter was sent by Rep. Europe. The world is watching Russia’s Ukrainian language, culture and faith were Peter J. Roskam (R-Ill.)to U.S. Secretary of attempts to challenge international order April 28, 2017, marks the 70th anniver- prohibited in Communist Poland. Today we State Rex W. Tillerson on April 13. and expand its influence across Europe. sary of the beginning of Operation Vistula remember and honor the victims of this The time has come to strengthen our sup- (Akcja Wisla), the forcible deportation by dreadful period of history. Dear Secretary Tillerson: port for Ukraine and make clear the United the Soviet-backed Polish government of The UCC is encouraged by the recent As you conclude your official visit to States will strongly support those around Ukrainians from their ancestral lands in meeting (April 11) of the Consultative Europe and the Russian Federation, I write the world who yearn for freedom, demo- what is today eastern Poland. Ukrainians Committee of the Presidents of Ukraine to express my strong support for Ukraine cratic governance and the fundamental living in the Lemko, Boyko, Nadsiannia, and Poland, where representatives of and the U.S.-Ukraine relationship. The right of self-determination. Our actions to Kholm and Pidliashia regions were deport- Presidents Petro Poroshenko and Andrzej United States must do everything we can support Ukraine today will demonstrate ed to territories in the north and west of Duda agreed to develop a roadmap of rec- to stop Russia’s hybrid warfare against clearly our determination to push back post-World War II Poland. onciliation between the Ukrainian and Ukraine. As Vladimir Putin seeks to desta- against authoritarians and despots seeking The forced deportation of the ethnic Polish peoples. The goal of this document is bilize Europe, undermine democratic gov- to undermine our democratic allies around Ukrainian population from the region to “ensure the constructive character of ernments across the region and rebuild an the world. known as Zakerzonnia was followed by the bilateral dialogue and promoting mutual expansionist Russian empire, the U.S. and There remains broad bipartisan sup- expropriation of Ukrainian property by the understanding between the two peoples to Polish state and the intentional assimila- further strengthen the strategic partner- our allies must remain resolute in our port for Ukraine amongst the United States tion of the Ukrainian ethnic population. ship between Ukraine and Poland.” commitment to the Ukrainian people and Congress and the American people. In Ukrainian democracy. 2014, Congress adopted the Ukraine At a recent Group of Seven (G-7) meet- Freedom Support Act (H.R. 5859), which ing, you reportedly raised the rhetorical authorized enhanced military and eco- Quotable notes question to G-7 Foreign Ministers, “why nomic assistance for Ukraine. In the FY should U.S. taxpayers be interested in 2015 National Defense Authorization Act “To put it bluntly, Russia invaded Ukraine. Russia illegally occupies Crimea. Russia Ukraine?” I have held numerous meetings (NDAA), Congress supported an increased provoked and now supports a separatist movement in eastern Ukraine that did not with Ukrainian officials, discussed issues security assistance package for Ukraine, previously exist. Russia is the aggressor, and Ukraine is the victim. Modern Ukraine with my Ukrainian constituents and led and has since expanded this package in represents the idea in Europe that each country has the sovereign ability to deter- several solidarity missions to Ukraine. I both the FY 2016 and FY 2017 NDAA. mine its own path and to decide with whom it has relations and how and by whom it can tell you the answer to this question is Popular support for Ukraine remains is governed. No outside actor (in this case Russia) should have a veto on membership abundantly clear. Ukraine is a cornerstone robust and unwavering. Assistance should or closer relations with organizations like the European Union (EU) or North Atlantic in the global struggle for freedom and remain at this high level. Treaty Organization (NATO). In many ways, the future viability of the trans-Atlantic democracy. A secure and democratic Providing Ukraine additional economic community will be decided in the Donbas, the region in eastern Ukraine where the Ukraine is paramount to U.S. national secu- and military support is also important for fighting has been taking place. It is in America’s interest that Ukraine remains inde- pendent and sovereign and maintains the ability to choose its own destiny without rity and international stability. The U.S.- our nonproliferation policy. In the outside interference. ... Ukraine relationship sends a powerful Budapest Memorandum and pertinent “The U.S. can and should help Ukraine by continuing (and expanding when neces- message to our allies and foes alike, it is side letters, the U.S., U.K. and France – sary) economic sanctions against Russia over its ongoing aggression in Ukraine and pivotal that we continue to strongly along with Russia and China – gave annexation of Crimea; continuing military training programs and providing oppose Russia’s illegal occupation of Ukraine assurances of its sovereignty and advanced weaponry to the Ukrainians; providing diplomatic support by issuing a Crimea and military aggression in the territorial integrity in exchange for nonrecognition statement, based on the 1940 Welles Declaration, on Russia’s annex- Donbas region. Ukraine surrendering its large nuclear ation of Crimea; pressuring Russia to live up to its commitments under the Minsk II While Ukraine is on the frontlines of the arsenal. Moscow’s aggression towards ceasefire agreement; and helping Ukraine to uproot entrenched corruption and cro- battle against Russian expansionism, Ukraine made a mockery of this agreement nyism within the economy and government system. ... Putin’s objectives do not end with Ukraine. and provided a clear disincentive for coun- “The National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2017 authorized up to The Kremlin explicitly claims it wants a tries to give up weapons of mass destruc- $350 million in security assistance to Ukraine through the end of 2018. The adminis- sphere of influence in the post-Soviet tion in the future. Greater support for tration should use a healthy portion of the authorized security assistance to provide space. Moscow claims the right and obliga- Ukraine can help redress this. weaponry to Ukraine. The exact types of weapons needed are best determined by tion to protect ethnic Russian and Russian I applaud your recent statements indi- experts on the ground with detailed knowledge of the local security situation, the speakers wherever they live. Over 25 per- cating the United States will hold Moscow capabilities of the Ukrainian military, and the capabilities of both the separatists and cent of the population in Latvia and accountable to its Minsk agreement com- the Russian forces supporting their attacks. … Estonia, our NATO allies, are ethnically mitments and oppose Russian belligerence “Recent events in eastern Ukraine have confirmed what many already knew: Russian. Putin would like to rearrange the towards Ukraine. I encourage you to con- Ukraine will provide an early test for the Trump administration. How the new adminis- peace established at the end of the Cold tinue your work supporting our democrat- tration and Congress act now will set the tone for the next four years. Russia’s behavior War to weaken NATO and the EU. If we ic allies and combating autocratic regimes is a direct violation of Ukraine’s sovereignty and territorial integrity and shows that raise the cost of Putin’s adventure in around the world. I can assure you – U.S. Moscow has no genuine interest in bringing the conflict to a peaceful resolution. …” Ukraine, he is less likely to cause trouble in taxpayers, and their representatives in – Report by The Heritage Foundation titled “The Trump Administration and the 115th the Baltics or elsewhere, including Syria. Congress, stand firmly in support of a Congress Should Support Ukraine,” written by Luke Coffey and Daniel Kochis, and The forward defense of NATO requires us strong, independent and democratic released on April 11. The full report is available at http://www.heritage.org/global-poli- to help Ukraine stop Kremlin aggression Ukraine. I look forward to working closely tics/report/the-trump-administration-and-the-115th-congress-should-support-ukraine before it reaches Poland and Central with you on these important issues. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19 Thousands come to annual St. Thomas pilgrimage by Elizabeth Symonenko Thomas weekend activities. After divine liturgy, Archbishop Daniel SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – Early along with the faithful proceeded to the Saturday morning, as the robins were sing- cemetery to serve memorial services at the ing their songs and the geese were flying gravesites of loved ones. While serving a overhead, silhouetted against the darken- “panakhyda” at the grave of Protopresbyter Michael Zemlachenko, the heavy grey skies Christ is Risen“ echoed cheerfully through opened up, drizzling cool sweet water over theing clouds,Metropolia the words Center “Христос of the Ukrainian Воскрес/ the faithful, hiding the tears of many of the Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., echoing mourners. through the damp air across the complex. Throughout the cemetery, umbrellas As the bells of St. Andrew Memorial popped open and while the conditions Church began to chime, the faithful made became wet, it did not dampen the spirits their way up the steps and with awe entered of the faithful who carefully walked among the newly renovated church. The icons twin- the graves, visiting and praying for the uocofusa.org kled in the candlelight as Archbishop Daniel departed. As the sweet chords of “Christ is Metropolitan Antony (fifth from right) and Archbishop Daniel (left of Metropolitan began the divine liturgy. The church was Risen” traveled in the damp air over the Antony), joined by area clergy, lead a memorial service at the Great Memorial Cross, filled with the members of the Metropolitan river and to the Metropolia Center, a multi- located in the center of St. Andrew Cemetery. Council, who had remained after their meet- tude of vendors were arriving and setting ing that had concluded on Friday, as well as up shop in the Ukrainian Cultural Center. present happily prepared for Sunday’s Paschal white vestments as they walked up individuals who had arrived for the St. With damp hair, but warm hearts, those warmer temperatures, and anticipated to the steps to the church. Both hierarchs greater crowds. smiled broadly as the youth of the parish Nearly 100 people arrived at St. Sophia came forward greeting them and handing Theological Seminary for a picnic, spon- them bouquets of roses. Having happily sored by the Ukrainian Orthodox League. accepted the gifts, the hierarchs spread Seminarians treated everyone to the tradi- their arms wide enclosing the children in a tional barbeque. The evening concluded wide group hug. with the celebrations of vespers at the The hierarchs were welcomed to the par- Seminary’s Three Holy Hierarchs Chapel. ish by “Pani Matka” Lesia Siwko, along with As the bells of St. Andrew Memorial the parish elder Dmytro Kozluk, and finally Church began to peal, echoing throughout by the parish pastor, the Very Rev. Yurij the Metropolia Center, the faithful who had Siwko. Metropolitan Antony thanked every- arrived for the St. Thomas Sunday festivities one, and prayed that God blesses the parish gathered at the foot of the church steps to family of St. Andrew Memorial Church, greet their hierarchs. The children of St. along with all the guests, with much health, Andrew Memorial Church School under the happiness and many blessed years. With leadership of Director Halyna Martynec, the clergy leading the way in to the church, dressed in Ukrainian “vyshyvanky” (embroi- the choir, under the leadership of Dr. dery), squirmed and rehearsed the words Michael Andrec, exploded in a joyous and they would say upon greeting Metropolitan magnificent rendition of “Christ is Risen”! Antony and Archbishop Daniel. The divine liturgy, which is always glori- The choir of St. Andrew Memorial Church sings responses during the memorial ser- The hierarchs, preceded by clergy from vice at the Great Memorial Cross. local parishes, where resplendent in their (Continued on page 5)

Family members remember UPA soldiers with panakhyda by Christina Kotlar 150,000 Ukrainians from their ancestral lands then located in Polish territory; and SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – St. the 70th year since the Great Raid – the Thomas Sunday, one week after Easter, UPA’s final directive in 1947 to save and annually brings together family members spread primary source material about the honoring their loved ones at St. Andrew UPA struggle for Ukraine’s independence to Cemetery in South Bound Brook, N.J. The the West. UPA family also came together that weekend, According to Litopys UPA (Chronicle of with the Rev. Andriy Dudkevych reading the the Ukrainian Insurgent Army), Volume 53, names of deceased Ukrainian Insurgent the UPA raid into Western Europe was the Army members during a panakhyda (memo- final chapter in the activities of the rial service) at the UPA memorial. Ukrainian Insurgent Army in the Czech The commemoration focused on the sac- Republic. During the second half of 1947, rifices made by the UPA and the 75th year several units of Ukrainian insurgents since its founding; the 70th year since Akcja crossed Czechoslovak territory and Wisla, the forced deportation of over reached the West. This march was under-

Yuri Turchyn Family members pay homage to their loved ones in the UPA memorial section of St. Andrew Cemetery. taken as a result of a general Communist memoration with a focus on the two afore- Polish government offensive against the mentioned events for Saturday, October 14, UPA. Beginning in April 1947, the goal of the Day of the Holy Protectress, which is Akcja Wisla (Operation Vistula), a forced historically identified as the date when the resettlement operation, was the total depor- UPA was created. tation of the Ukrainian minority population This is a commemorative year and a from southeastern Poland (also known as national committee has issued an appeal to Zakerzonnia), which would result in the the Ukrainian diaspora to plan community ultimate liquidation of the Ukrainian resis- events. For more information about the tance movement in the country. academic and cultural events scheduled for A recent initiative by Ukrainian commu- October 14, readers may contact Zenia nity organizations, along with the Society of Kowalczyn Brozyna at UPA.Wisla@gmail. Veterans of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army com. For matters regarding Litopys UPA Christine Kotlar Inc. and Former Members of Ukrainian (Chronicles of the Ukrainian Insurgent The memorial to the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) at St. Andrew Ukrainian Insurgent Army – UPA, took place to plan a Army-UPA), contact Christina Kotlar, chris- Orthodox Cemetery in South Bound Brook, N.J. cultural evening of solidarity and a com- [email protected]. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 5 Klitschko falls to Joshua in epic slugfest by Ihor N. Stelmach Joshua punching Klitschko against the ropes. Joshua had Klitschko (64-5, 54 KO) in Heading into the 12-round heavyweight big trouble early in the fifth round, drop- contest on April 19 with the IBF, IBO and ping him with a combination. Klitschko WBA world titles on the line, 27-year-old gathered himself and rallied late in the British boxer Anthony Joshua was the over- round, landing a left hook and right upper- whelming favorite with the bookmakers cut to stun Joshua. The Ukrainian rode the because of his undeniable talent and sur- momentum into the sixth round, knocking rounding hype. His opponent, Wladimir Joshua down with a straight right early and Klitschko, should not have been underesti- hurting him badly. This was the first time mated while on a mission to reclaim two Joshua had ever been knocked down. title belts he held for four-plus years. Klitschko was by far Joshua’s toughest Klitschko may be 41, but with those years opponent, but was coming off a disappoint- comes great experience and smart game ing performance 17 months ago when he plans to frustrate opponents. lost his title belts to England’s Tyson Fury skysportsnews.com In perhaps the biggest heavyweight fight by unanimous decision in a major upset – Wladimir Klitschko parries a left shot by Anthony Joshua at Wembley Stadium. since Lennox Lewis knocked out Mike and then had Fury twice call off the Tyson to retain the world title in 2002, rematch. bent over and exhausted as the round percent), and Klitschko landed 94 of 256 Joshua, the young British star, and Klitschko was valiant in defeat even after ended. The pace slowed starting in the sev- (37 percent). Joshua led 96-93 and 95-93 Ukraine’s Klitschko, the regal former long- failing in his quest to join brother Vitali as a enth round as both fighters had poured out on two scorecards, and Klitschko was time world champion and future Hall of three-time heavyweight champion. tons of energy by this time. ahead 95-93 on the third scorecard. The Famer, collided in a once-in-a-generation “The best man won tonight, and it’s an In the 11th round Joshua (19-0, 19 KO’s) fighters have a two-fight deal, so there is a showdown. The fight took place at sold-out amazing moment for boxing,” Klitschko took complete control, blasting Klitschko possibility of a rematch if Klitschko desires Wembley Stadium in London, England, said in a post-fight press conference. with a right uppercut and he went down to pursue it. with 90,000 sports fans in attendance. “Anthony was better today than I. It’s really hard. Joshua continued to rain punches on Joshua’s camp has expressed interest in Youth prevailed, and the odds makers sad that I didn’t make it tonight. I was plan- Klitschko before landing a huge left hook a future bout with Tyson Fury. rejoiced when Joshua defeated Klitschko by ning to do it. It didn’t work. But all the that knocked him down again. Klitschko After the slugfest, Klitschko was uncer- TKO in round 11. Joshua retained his IBF respect to Anthony.” showed heart by getting to his feet, but tain if this was his last time inside a boxing heavyweight title and won the vacant WBA The 6-foot-6, 240-pound Klitschko, who Joshua hammered away at him along the ring. Joshua and Klitschko put on a show and IBO belts with his victory. Joshua extended his heavyweight division record ropes and referee David Fields stepped in labeled as the best heavyweight title fight dropped Klitschko twice in the 11th round by participating in his 29th world title fight, and waved it off at 2 minutes, 25 seconds. in a very long time. before the referee stopped the bout with did damage in the sixth round with Joshua Joshua landed 107 of 355 punches (30 Who wouldn’t mind seeing another one?

Ukrainian Historical and Educational Thousands... Center of New Jersey. The faithful made way as the hierarchs headed to the back of (Continued from page 4) the church, where they blessed the icon, as ous, seemed even more so, with both hier- well as the newly renovated side chapel. archs concelebrating, surrounded by a The faithful then poured out of the cloud of clergy and altar servers. The faith- church, milling about the steps, awaiting ful filled the church, pushing forward as far their hierarchs, who emerged and led the as they could, while many overflowed onto procession around the church, through the the front porch and entry steps. St. Andrew Cemetery to the Great Memorial At the conclusion of liturgy, Metropolitan Cross in the center that in 1971 was erect- Antony took the opportunity to remind ed in memory of those who gave their lives everyone of just how blessed we are here in fighting for the independence of Ukraine. the United States, living in relative peace Here, the hierarchs stopped and served a and comfort, while others in the world are short memorial service, asking God’s mercy suffering, wars are raging, and people are on the souls of those who have fallen asleep dying. He instructed us to be kind, loving in the Lord. uocofusa.org and generous, concluding by assigning us Completing the service, the hierarchs led Ukrainian American Veterans serve as a color guard to lead the procession around St. all with a relatively simple, yet, crucial duty. the way down to Holy Resurrection Andrew Memorial Church to the Great Memorial Cross. Before concluding the service and head- Mausoleum to serve a panakhyda at the and miter. The hierarchs proceeded back to varenyky, holubtsi, pork cutlets, sauerkraut, ing outside, the hierarchs took a moment to tomb of Patriarch Mstyslav. Gathering the front of the church property to the sausage, and countless other dishes and greet a couple of special guests – Rem around his tomb, Metropolitan Antony’s, and Ukrainian American Veteran’s Memorial, desserts. Bahautdinov and his wife, Margareta. Mr. Archbishop Daniel’s voices swirled around where they served yet another memorial Having prayed for their loved ones, Bahautdinov had created a large bronze the small chamber, echoing off the marble service in gratitude to all those who laid many people walked over the bridge to the icon, which now hangs on the wall near the walls, carrying through the halls of the mau- down their lives protecting their country Consistory Complex, climbing the steps to church entrance, depicting the history of soleum and up through the open doors to and loved ones. With flags sharply flapping the Cultural Center, pausing to take photos Christianity in Kyivan Rus’. In addition to the faithful standing outside. in the breeze, people prayed as Archbishop at the “Ukrainian Hut,” and then wandering the above-mentioned iconographic depic- While some people lingered at the patri- Daniel censed the monument, and inside the center to purchase any number tion, Mr. Bahautdinov presented the arch’s tomb to pray, others walked to the Metropolitan Antony placed a wreath of Ukrainian gifts. The stalls overflowed Metropolia Center of the Church with six side room to look at archives pertaining to before the memorial. Everyone fell silent at with jewelry, embroidered shirts, pysanky, other works, which will be displayed at the the patriarch’s life, including his vestments the conclusion, as a lone trumpet played T-shirts, scarves, embroidered tablecloths, Taps. The lonely melody echoed off the as well as all manner of religious items black marble of the monument, touching such as icons, service and prayer books, the hearts of all present. and church supplies such as incense, can- As the hierarchs walked back towards dleholders and icons. the church, having concluded the general The day concluded peacefully with an ceremonies, the people spread out along ice-cream social, as the hierarchs, along the cemetery, to visit various gravesites. with many from their flock, relaxed on the The cemetery, which is usually thought of veranda of the St. Sophia Theological as a dark and lonely, if not spooky place, Seminary, enjoying refreshments as the reserved for the dead, was overflowing that youth played soccer below, while other day with life. People were singing, talking, children played with balloons, balls and yet re-telling stories and episodes from the others enjoyed their second bowl of deli- lives of the departed, as priests prayed at ciously cold ice-cream. various graves, and children darted among As the sun began to set in the west, the headstones, squealing with joy and painting the sky in various shades of purple laughter. The cemetery was not dead today, and red, the faithful began packing up and but very much alive. departing the Metropolia Center. The hub- For those who did not pack a meal, the bub of human laughter and activity was Metropolitan Antony (right) and Archbishop Daniel (left) lead a memorial service at Sisterhood hall was once again offering slowly replaced by the songs of the birds, the crypt of Patriarch Mstyslav located in Holy Resurrection Mausoleum, underneath super delicious Ukrainian fare. The hall and the honking of the geese. 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logue between U.S. Secretary of State Rex Putin and Merkel... Tillerson and Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov in an attempt to (Continued from page 1) bring a resolution to the war in Syria. U.S. election as “rumors.” Mr. Putin added [Editor’s note: There was no indication that Moscow would not tolerate outside from the White House that Ukraine and the interference in its own domestic affairs. war in the country’s east was a topic of dis- In January, the U.S. intelligence commu- cussion.] nity issued an assessment charging that the Moscow also said Messrs. Trump and Russian president “ordered an influence Putin both expressed support for the idea campaign in 2016 aimed at the U.S. presi- of organizing their first face-to-face meet- dential election.” Security agencies in ing on the sidelines of the July 7-8 summit Germany, France and other countries have of the G-20 in Hamburg, Germany. also alleged Russian efforts to influence On North Korea, the Kremlin said Mr. their electoral processes. Putin called upon the U.S. president to For her part, Ms. Merkel said she was show restraint and make an effort to confident Germany could handle any disin- reduce tensions that have been raised in formation campaigns and would take “deci- the aftermath of North Korea’s nuclear- sive measures” in the event of interference. weapons and ballistic-missile tests. She also noted that “hybrid warfare plays a role in Russia’s military doctrine.” With reporting by DPA, AP, TASS and The two leaders also discussed prepara- Reuters. tions for the Group of 20 summit in Copyright 2017, RFE/RL Inc. Used with Hamburg on July 7-8. The G-20 is now the the permission of Radio Free Europe/Radio chief format for Russia to meet the other Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, world powers after its exclusion from the G-8, which is now the G-7. Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org. (For The German chancellor’s one-day trip the original story, see http://www.rferl. was her second visit to Russia since org/a/trump-putin-speak-by-phone-may- Moscow seized the Crimean peninsula 2-amid-rare-merkel-visit-russia-sochi-/ from Ukraine in March 2014. 28462956.html). Russia and Germany have scaled back ties and Ms. Merkel has strongly backed European Union sanctions on Moscow for seizing Crimea and for its involvement in the war that has killed more than 9,900 people in eastern Ukraine since 2014. A key mediator in the conflict, Ms. Merkel is a major proponent of keeping the sanctions on Moscow in place until a stalled peace plan is fulfilled. Merkel has attended several meetings with Mr. Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, and France’s President Francois Hollande aimed at implementing the Minsk II agreement, which she and Mr. Hollande brokered in February 2015. The most recent such meeting was held in October 2016, and the four leaders spoke by phone in April, agreeing to step up implementation of the peace deal. Putin and Trump discuss Syria Later in the day, President Putin spoke by telephone with U.S. President Donald Trump. It was the third time the two presi- dents had spoken by telephone since Mr. Trump took office in January. The scheduled phone conversation on May 2 was the first between the two leaders since the United States carried out a missile strike against a Syrian air base in retaliation for what Western countries charged was a chemical-weapons attack against civilians by Syrian government forces. A White House statement described the conversation as “a very good one” – including discussions on the war in Syria, “working together to eradicate terrorism throughout the Middle East,” and “how best to resolve the very dangerous situation in North Korea.” The White House also announced that Washington will send a representative to Syria peace talks scheduled in Astana, Kazakhstan, on May 3 and 4. A Kremlin statement said the emphasis of their phone conversation was on coordi- nating Russian and U.S. actions in the fight against terrorism. It said the two agreed to increase dia-

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directs and funds the ostensibly indepen- isn’t a true characterization. Moscow is U.S. notes Poland’s Constitution Day NEWSBRIEFS dent republics in eastern Ukraine and runs actively guiding and managing this break- military operations there.” The Atlantic away state, down to paying invoices for WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State (Continued from page 2) Rex W. Tillerson on May 2 issued a state- Council went on to note: “In late 2016, office equipment. The leaks provide clear, ment on Poland’s Constitution Day. He stat- Russian behavior as we’ve seen, you know – Ukrainian hacker groups released e-mails irrefutable evidence that the Donetsk ed: “On behalf of the United States of the annexation of Crimea, the invasion of purportedly taken from the office of People’s Republic is not an independent America, congratulations to the people of Ukraine, the support for this murderous Kremlin official Vladislav Surkov, who over- actor; it is a creature of the Kremlin and Poland on the 226th anniversary of your regime in Syria, and now arming the Taliban should be treated as such. It’s time for the sees Ukraine policy for Russian President historic Constitution. The United States and – these are all things that’s clearly cut media and foreign governments to catch up Vladimir Putin. The Surkov leaks confirm Poland are close friends, and our partner- and call it what it is: a Russian hybrid war. against Russian interest, especially in con- what many have long suspected: the ship continues to strengthen. We share dem- nection with the relationship with Assad in Kremlin has orchestrated and funded the The full article is available at http://www. ocratic values, strong cultural and historical Syria and to arm the Taliban.” He said the supposedly independent governments in atlanticcouncil.org/blogs/ukrainealert/ ties, and a security relationship based on groups Moscow supports in one region can the Donbas, and seeks to disrupt internal russia-funds-and-manages-conflict-in- mutual commitments. The United States is hurt Russia in others. “The Taliban groups Ukrainian politics, making the task of ukraine-leaks-show. (Atlantic Council) particularly proud to have U.S. troops are not monolithic or homogenous. They rebuilding modern Ukraine impossible. Poland arrests war crimes suspect deployed in Poland, working alongside their overlap with others,” he said. “In the Russia has consistently denied accusations Polish counterparts to protect Poland, the Taliban’s case, they overlap with groups like from Kyiv and the West that it is providing WARSAW – Polish authorities say they United States, and all of our NATO allies. As the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan, and the separatists with troops, weapons and have arrested an Austrian man suspected we work together to ensure our security then other terrorist groups that posed a other material support or meddling in of committing war crimes in eastern and combat terrorism and other threats, we great threat to Russia.” Gen. McMaster Ukrainian affairs. The e-mails from Mr. Ukraine, though there were conflicting reaffirm our shared commitment to uphold added, “So, here you have a Russian presi- Surkov’s office betray the official Kremlin reports about whether he fought with democratic values and the rule of law, set- dent acting against the Russian people’s line, revealing the extent of Russian Kyiv’s forces or alongside Russia-backed ting a standard in defense of freedom for interest and doing it I think kind of just involvement in the seizure of Ukrainian ter- “separatists.” The Polish border service said others to emulate.” The secretary of state reflexively.” He said that for relations with ritory, the creation of puppet ‘people’s in an April 30 statement that the 25-year- also noted: “The U.S.-Poland friendship is Russia to improve, “what we really need to republics,’ and the funding to ensure their old man was arrested at Austria’s request also grounded in an economic relationship see is a change in behavior.” (RFE/RL, with survival. ... In his own words, the Surkov two days earlier as he was trying to cross that makes both countries stronger. More reporting by Fox News) leaks show that the Kremlin directs and into Ukraine at the Polish border post of than half of the top 100 U.S. companies are funds the ostensibly independent republics Dorohusk. The man is suspected of partici- invested in Poland, and Poland is the leading Atlantic Council on Surkov e-mail leaks in eastern Ukraine and runs military opera- pating in the fighting in eastern Ukraine, trade partner of the United States in Central WASHINGTON – An article by Aric Toler tions there.” The writers also pointed out: where he allegedly “killed the wounded Europe. In the coming years, we hope to and Melinda Haring posted on the Atlantic “Yet nearly all media in the West speak and prisoners,” the statement said. Both the expand opportunities for economic growth Council website on April 24 reported, about the war in the Donbas as being run killing and the torture of prisoners of war between our two countries. The United “Hacked e-mails show that the Kremlin by Kremlin-backed separatists, but this constitute war crimes under the Geneva States looks forward to a future of continued Conventions. The war between Kyiv’s forc- cooperation and friendship with Poland.” es and Russia-backed separatists has killed (U.S. Department of State) more than 9,900 people since April 2014. There were contradictory reports about Groysman on police raid of major bank which side the Austrian man fought for. KYIV – The Security Service of Ukraine Polish border police spokesman Dariusz (SBU) raided the Kyiv offices of the coun- TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 Sienicki was quoted by the AFP news agen- try’s largest investment bank looking for or e-mail [email protected] cy as saying that “he was a member of a illegal software on April 26, drawing a dis- separatist group.” But Erich Habitzl, a mayed reaction from Prime Minister SERVICES PROFESSIONALS spokesman for Austrian prosecutors, said Volodymyr Groysman. The SBU announced on April 30 that the man had fought on the it had discovered eight companies using Ukrainian side, including in the brutal, pro- what it said was illegal, Russian-made soft- tracted battle for Donetsk airport. A United ware that can be used for hacking into pri- Nations report last year found evidence of vate computers and phones, prompting the arbitrary killings by Russia-backed forces, raid on Dragon Capital and seven other Ukrainian troops, police forces and volun- companies it did not name. Bank spokes- teer battalions of fighters. The report cited woman Olha Beloblovska said Dragon executions of prisoners by both sides and Capital, which is affiliated with the Wall the indiscriminate shelling of civilian areas Street firm Goldman Sachs, has always using imprecise weapon systems. Austria is operated within the law. “They have a court seeking the suspect’s extradition, Polish order to remove computer equipment. border police said. (RFE/RL, with reporting МАРІЯ ДРИЧ by AFP, DPA and Reuters) (Continued on page 9) Ліцензований Продавець SERVICES Страхування Життя МАRІA DRICH responds to inquiries from state agencies Licensed Life Insurance Agent Two years on... pertaining to a 2014 lustration law that Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. bars former KGB employees from working (Continued from page 3) 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 in state institutions. The archive carries out Tel.: 973-292-9800 ext. 3011 larly states that privacy laws do not apply background checks and reports on pro- e-mail: [email protected] to anyone who participated in political spective employees. repressions in any way. “We’ve even had cases when individuals SERVICES “This is not very pleasant news for those wrote to us to ask us if we have any infor- who wrote denunciations,” Mr. Kohut says. mation on whether they were a KGB “But if we don’t open these closets with employee because they want to apply for LAW OFFICES OF skeletons in them, if we do not speak about some state position,” he notes. the complex history of Ukraine in the 20th Mr. Kohut’s archive has no contact with ZENON______B. MASNYJ, ESQ. century, then it will speak for us. As our similar archives in Russia, which remain In the East Village since 1983 current situation shows, it won’t just speak strictly closed. for us, it will manipulate us.” “The development of our region – Serious personal injury, real estate He warns that such documents, howev- Ukraine, Belarus, the Baltic states – shows for personal and business use, er, can be the most problematic, as denun- that we are moving in the direction of representation of small and mid-size ciations as a rule contain a mixture of truth, acknowledging the Communist regime for businesses, securities arbitration, half-truths and lies. what it really was – a criminal regime,” Mr. divorce, wills and probate. OPPORTUNITIES The archives also contain a wealth of Kohut says. “It acted in a criminal manner (By Appointment Only) records relating to the Holodomor, the and it was fundamentally criminal. 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Reprinted The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. please call 201-247-2413 “These are the archives of the with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Communist special services,” he adds. “Very Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, often, what they did does not make very Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see Run your advertisement here, pleasant reading.” http://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kgb- In addition to responding to research archives-secret-police-archives-opened-anni- in The Ukrainian Weekly’s CLASSIFIEDS section. requests from citizens, the archive also versary/28445724.html). No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 9

vannya said the SBU had also raided its expressed concern about the prosecution of Energy Complex, Nuclear Policy and Nuclear NEWSBRIEFS office and removed computer equipment. Mr. Semena. Activists say his trial is part of a Security; and Yevhen Rybchynskyi, deputy “These actions could destabilize” the com- persistent Russian clampdown on indepen- chair of the Committee on Veterans, (Continued from page 8) pany, it said, adding that all company soft- dent media and dissent in Crimea since Combatants, AntiTerrorist Operation They say it’s about the illegal use of soft- ware had been purchased legally. (RFE/RL, Moscow’s takeover. RFE/RL President Participants and Disabled People. ware. But the firm bought this program with reporting by AFP and Reuters) Thomas Kent has described the case against Ambassador Chaly emphasized that the pro- Mr. Semena as “part of a concerted effort by found cause of the Chornobyl accident was legally and officially. They want to take all Semena trial adjourned yet again the computers and paralyze our work,” she Russian and Russian-backed authorities to the Soviet system that operated on the basis said on Facebook. Dragon Capital’s website KYIV – The trial of RFE/RL contributor obstruct RFE/RL’s journalistic mission to of mercilessness toward human beings. The says it handles the largest share of trades Mykola Semena, a Crimean journalist who is provide an independent press to residents current system of government in Russia, in on the Ukrainian stock market, carrying out fighting what he says is a politically motivat- of Crimea.” (RFE/RL) the ambassador’s words, is a return to Soviet times and puts into practice the mer- about a third of all transactions. It said it ed separatism charge on the Russian- Ukraine’s representatives at Chornobyl event has raised more than $5 billion in new cap- controlled peninsula, has again been cilessness toward humans that is being so ital for the crisis-battered country. News of adjourned. Mr. Semena’s trial has been WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s Ambassador clearly demonstrated in the continued the raid prompted Prime Minister adjourned three times due to various rea- to the U.S. Valeriy Chaly took part in a com- Russian aggression against Ukraine. Ms. Groysman to interrupt a Cabinet meeting sons since it started on March 20. The trial memorative event dedicated to the 31st Hopko drew attention to the fact that 3.5 and express his surprise, warning that such resumed on May 3, but the judge adjourned anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disas- million Ukrainians are in need for humani- raids could hurt business and investor con- it for one week after two witnesses for the ter organized by U.S.-Ukraine Foundation in tarian aid as a result of the Russian aggres- fidence in Ukraine. “This doesn’t help to prosecution did not show up in the court- Washington on April 26. The roundtable sion. She stressed that there no signs of that build the investment climate,” he said. “I room. The judge ruled that the witnesses was held to discuss priorities in providing aggression’s cessation; on the contrary, don’t have the right to meddle in the work must be forcibly brought to the courtroom if humanitarian assistance for Ukraine. Russia’s concentrated forces on the territory of the SBU, but I think that everything need be. Mr. Semena faces up to five years in Delegations of parliamentarians from of Belarus point to the probability of a new should be done properly, without paralyz- prison if convicted by Russia, which has Ukraine and Lithuania joined the event. The attack against Ukraine. Ms. Katser- ing [Dragon Capital’s] work.” Ukraine has a jailed several Crimeans who have opposed Ukrainian Parliament was represented by Buchkovska spoke about Ukraine’s efforts reputation for endemic corruption, and or criticized Moscow’s 2014 seizure of the Hanna Hopko, chair of the Verkhovna Rada’s aimed at diversifying energy sources, pro- businesses often complain of harassment Black Sea peninsula from Ukraine. The Foreign Affairs Committee; Nataliya Katser- tecting critical infrastructure from Russian from law-enforcement bodies. The SBU charge against 66-year-old journalist stems Buchkovska, chair of the Subcommittee on cyberwarfare and reform of the energy sec- defended what it said were court-approved from an article he wrote for RFE/RL’s Krym. Sustainable Development, Strategy and tor as a whole. (Embassy of Ukraine in the raids on Dragon Capital and other firms it Realii (Crimea Realities) website in 2015. Investment of the Committee on Fuel and United States) said are using the prohibited Russian soft- The Kremlin-installed authorities in Crimea ware. “Russian special services are interest- have charged that the article called for the ed in getting access to information on criti- violation of Russia’s territorial integrity. Mr. Ділимося сумною вісткою, що в суботу, cal infrastructure and also on businesses Semena insists he is innocent, saying 18 березня 2017 року , після короткої недуги that have great defensive value,” it said. Crimea’s status was and remains in dispute в Арізоні, на 88-му році життя спокійно відійшла “Information gained clandestinely is used – and that he has the right to openly express у вічність наша дорогенька Мама і Бабця to damage the sovereignty, territorial integ- his opinions. The United States, the rity, inviolability, defense capability, and the European Union, the Organization for state, economic, and information security Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) св. п. of Ukraine.” Gas producer Ukrhazvydobu­ and international media watchdogs have Анна Стасів народжена 7 лютого 1929 року в Стрию, Львівська область, Україна. keeping these issues unresolved. In recent Relations... years, Ankara and Moscow were pushed Панахида відбулася у Williams Funeral Home в Бронксі, Н. Й. into the same corner because of tensions (Continued from page 2) Похоронні відправи відбулися 25 березня 2017 року в церкві св. with the West. But Western powers still Андрія і на Українському цвинтарі св. Духа в Гемптонбурґу, Н. Й. have the capacity to bring Turkey fully back ticular concern for Turkey remains Russia’s into the Western camp, if they act quickly Залишилися у глибокому смутку: continued restriction on Turkish tomatoes and resolutely. (Interfax, April 3). дочка - Ліда з чоловіком Андрієм Павлишином The case of Crimea and the ongoing The article above is reprinted from - Лариса з чоловіком Вораном Ровч “tomato wars” highlight the existing deep Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from син - Андрій grievances between Turkey and Russia; its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, внуки - Леся, Мелася, Мелодія і Александер both countries are artificially and adroitly www.jamestown.org. ближча і дальша родина в Україні. Вічна Їй пам’ять!

With sorrow we announce the passing on April 15, 2017 Для вшанування пам’яті Покійної просимо складати пожертви на of our beloved husband, father, uncle and cousin Ukrainian Catholic University та посилати на адресу: Wolodymyr Bohdan Lechman Andrew Stasiw, 3437 Tibbett Ave., Bronx, NY 10463 born on April 25, 1932 in Berezhany, Ukraine industrial engineer, manager, president and CEO of manufacturing corporations, member of numerous professional associations, faithful With deep sorrow we announce that son of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, community activist, true patriot, benefactor of many religious and civic organizations. Peter Pytel age 92, of Twin Lakes, Wl, passed away Monday in deep sorrow he leaves: morning, April 10, 2017 at the Atrium Post wife - Nelia Acute Care of Williams Bay, Wl. Peter was born on December 25, 1924 in Novosilka, sons - Rev. Deacon Bohdan with wife Lydia Ternopil Oblast, Ukraine, the son of the late Andrew and and children Roman, Andrew and Marianna Natalie Tracz Pytel. On December 23, 1945 in Germany, Peter was united in - Dr. Peter with wife Toula marriage to Maria Poswistak. They came to the United States in 1949. and sons Andrew and Matthew Peter formerly worked as a tool and die maker for the Fel-Pro Company - Michael John in Skokie, IL. Peter and Maria moved to Twin Lakes in 1976. They were - Mark with wife Rebecca members of St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chicago, IL. and daughters Juliana, Lily and Alexandra Peter was one of the founding members of the Ukrainian Country Club, sister-in-law - Lydia Dychdala with family now Ukrainian Village in the Town of Randall, Wl. Peter was secretary for over 50 years of the Ukrainian National Association Branch 139. He was also family in Ukraine and diaspora - Tarnopilsky, Lewycky, Melnyk, a founding member of the Ukrainian Concert Band, president and a long Dachniwsky, Korchynsky and Choma time member of the Holy Name Society. Peter is survived by: his wife of 71 years, Maria; son, Eugene of Twin Panakhyda and Holy Liturgy were served at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Lakes, Wl; daughter in law, Eileen Pytel of Oceanside, CA; grandchildren, Catholic Church in North Port, FL on April 17 and 18 and the funeral John and Maura; great grandsons, Eli, Joseph, Anthony and Andrew Paul – Mass was celebrated at St. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in all of Oceanside, CA. Bridgeport, PA on April 20, followed by burial at the parish cemetery in a He was preceded in death by 1 son, Paul on August 15, 2015. family plot. Funeral services were held on Thursday April 13, 2017 at Haase-Lockwood Vichnaya Pamyat to a Life Well Lived & Assoc. Funeral Home in Twin Lakes. Interment was in St. John’s Cemetery. and a Most Beautiful Person Deeply Loved! May His memory be eternal. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19

Yuriy Tarnawsky Manuscript Collection exhibited at Columbia University

by Karina Tarnawsky photographs, and artifacts in the areas of poetry, fiction, theater, travel, as well as sci- NEW YORK – Columbia University’s Rare entific and scholarly work. Book and Manuscript Library hosted a The poetry material ranged from the poetry reading by the Ukrainian American manuscript and the1956 publication of his writer, linguist, computer scientist and lit- first book of poetry in Ukrainian, “Life in erary scholar Yuriy Tarnawsky in conjunc- the City,” through his 2013 English- tion with an exhibition of material from his language collection “Modus Tollens”; and collection housed in the Bakhmeteff fiction – from his 1961 Ukrainian-language Archive Division of the library that was novel “Roads,” through his recent English- open to the public on March 1-31. language “Placebo Effects Trilogy” and the Dr. Tarnawsky’s collection is part of the collection “Crocodile Smiles.” Dr. archive of the New York Group, which he Tarnawsky’s portrait by Jurij Solovij was was instrumental in founding in 1996 augmented by the artist’s letters. while a professor of Ukrainian literature The theater exhibit concentrated on the and culture at the university. The archive 1998 performance of his play “Not Medea” was opened officially in March of that year at the renowned New York City avant-garde with a retrospective exhibition curated by theater Mabou Mines, where he was artist him. in residence. Travel through Spain and This year’s exhibition, curated by the Latin America, countries which have exert- head of the Bakhmeteff Archive, Tanya ed strong influence on Dr. Tarnawsky’s A view of the exhibition of materials from the Yuriy Tarnawsky Manuscript Collection. Chebotarev, which was housed in the work, was exemplified by photographs and Chang Octagon on the library’s premises at numerous artifacts. tion, a sample syllabus from a course he National University of Kyiv-Mohyla the Butler Library, showcased the high- The non-literary section displayed, taught at Columbia, and the original of his Academy. lights of Dr. Tarnawsky’s 60-year profes- among other things, an Outstanding 1982 New York University Ph.D. disserta- The well-attended poetry reading on sional career. The exhibition concentrated Contribution Award certificate from the tion in linguistics, “Knowledge Semantics” March 23, which was held at the spacious on various aspects of his activities, display- IBM Corp. presented to Dr. Tarnawsky for and its Ukrainian translation, “Znannieva Kempner gallery of the library, included a ing manuscripts, books, correspondence, his work on automatic language transla- Semantyka,” recently published by the lengthy overview and analysis of Dr. Tarnawsky’s work by Prof. Maria Grazia Bartolini of Milan University, who wrote her Ph.D. dissertation on Dr. Tarnawsky’s poetry and published a monograph on the subject, as well as a speech by Prof. Ray Dougherty, Dr. Tarnawsky’s dissertation adviser, who explained the importance of his dissertation. The reading concluded with Dr. Tarnawsky’s reading of the long poem “Stephen Hawking Goes Flying” from his still unfinished book of poetry in English titled “Modus Quasi Ponens.” A tour of the exhibition and a reception followed the reading. Dr. Tarnawsky is the author of more than three dozen books of poetry, fiction, drama, essays and translations in Ukrainian and English. He is known as a radical modernist innovator who brought to American litera- ture the strict attention to form and spirit Yuriy Tarnawsky reads his poem “Stephen characteristic of experimental European Prof. Maria Grazia Bartolini introduces Yuriy Tarnawsky. Hawking Goes Flying.” fiction, in particular in the use of language.

yet published a full report on Crimea or Kyiv’s reaction, according to the report, Violence, harassment and other abuses Ukraine media... Ukraine. was prompted by the “Kremlin’s propagan- of journalists are “challenges” that Ukrainian The report made available did state that da drive” that aims to control “narratives authorities still face, the report stated. (Continued from page 1) Ukraine remained in the “partly free” on Crimea and Donbas, as well as percep- “In the most alarming case of the year, a freedom of the press, have sharply deterio- bracket with a score of 53 out of 100, tions of Russia and the West,” and which is car bomb killed prominent journalist Pavel rated since Russia illegally occupied the where the highest score denotes a total “attempting to undermine the country’s Sheremet in July,” according to Freedom Ukrainian peninsula of 2.3 million people clampdown on media freedom. sovereignty and the legitimacy of its insti- House. in March 2014. Geographically, Ukraine is in the Eurasia tutions.” The Freedom House report released on Crimean Tatars, who numbered around category of the report where Georgia and Ukraine was praised for making media April 28 is titled “Freedom of the Press 300,000 before the Russian invasion, and Moldova are the only other countries that ownership transparent and for making 2017: Press Freedom’s Dark Horizon.” It ethnic Ukrainians have been subject to kid- are partly free – the remaining 10 countries progress toward establishing a public may be read at https://freedomhouse.org/. nappings, arbitrary detentions and prose- or territories in this region, including broadcaster. Freedom House also cited The worst and the best cution on trumped of charges of either Russia (with a score of 83), are “not free.” Kyiv’s plans to sell 244 state-owned print “extremism” or “terrorism.” Only Russian In particular, Ukraine was criticized for outlets to safeguard their “editorial inde- Freedom House explains: “The level of state-controlled media currently operate in banning certain Russia media outlets that pendence from state influence.” press freedom in each country and territo- Crimea. are considered independent, like the Dozhd Criticism focused on authorities ry is evaluated through 23 methodology Over all, the report covering the year television station because it used a “map attempting to foster so-called patriotic questions divided into three broad catego- 2016 said, only 13 percent of the world’s depicting Crimea as part of Russia.” reporting in which only positive stories are ries: the legal environment, the political population lives in countries that boast a “Meanwhile, faced with Kremlin- reported, which raises “questions about the environment and the economic environ- free press. Forty-two percent live in coun- controlled outlets that disseminate disin- government’s commitment to media auton- ment.” ties whose press is “partly free,” and 45 formation, undermine the legitimacy of omy.” For example in June 2016, President Of the 66 countries and territories desig- percent in countries where the media is Ukrainian institutions and exacerbate Petro Poroshenko asked that journalists nated by Freedom House as not free, the “not free.” Freedom House noted that Ukraine’s security crisis, Kyiv has turned to “refrain from covering negative stories following 10 have the worst total scores: “Eurasia continues to be the worst-per- restrictions, limiting access to numerous about Ukraine,” the report noted. North Korea (98), Turkmenistan (98), forming region in the world for press free- Russian outlets and denying entry to doz- Other concerns were that journalistic Uzbekistan (95), Crimea (94), Eritrea (94), dom.” ens of Russian journalists,” the Freedom access to the war zone in the Russian- Cuba (91), Equatorial Guinea (91), The Washington-based non-profit hasn’t House report stated. occupied Donbas remained restricted. The Azerbaijan (90), Iran (90) and Syria (90). democracy watchdog also voiced concern The top 10 countries rated as free are: Want to keep up to date on developments in Ukraine? when in May 2016 the website Myrotvorets Norway (8), the Netherlands (11), Sweden published the personal information of (11), Belgium (12), Denmark (12), Finland “5,000 Ukrainian and foreign media profes- (12), Switzerland (13), Luxembourg (14), The Ukrainian Weekly sionals who had received accreditation Andorra (15) and Iceland (15). on Facebook to read the latest! from separatist authorities in Donetsk and The United States had a press freedom LIKE Luhansk to report on the conflict.” score of 23, while Canada scored 18. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 11

Through Exhibit, “Trunk Tales: Leaving home… finding home,” May 19-21 St. George Ukrainian Festival, Seventh Street (between March 31, 2018 Ukrainian Museum of Canada, 416-923-3318, ext. 105 New York Second and Third avenues), St. George Ukrainian Catholic Toronto Church, www.facebook.com/stgeorgeukrainianfestivalnyc

May 10 Tatar music celebration, “Traditional Music of the May 20 Once in a Generation Ukrainian Freedom March, Washington New York Crimean Tatars – A Concert and Interview,” Center for Washington Monument to the Holodomor Memorial, Traditional Music and Dance, The Ukrainian Museum, [email protected] or [email protected] www.ukrainianmuseum.org or 212-228-0110 May 21 Concert with violinist Oleh Krysa, The Washington Group May 11 Paint Night, United Help Ukraine, Restaurant Agora, Alexandria, VA Cultural Fund, The Lyceum, [email protected] Washington www.unitedhelpukraine.org May 21 50th anniversary luncheon, featuring keynote speaker May 12 Performance, “Out of the Studio: Process and Practice,” Cleveland Myroslava Gongadze, Ukrainian National Women’s League New York Bandura Downtown, The Ukrainian Museum, of America – Branch 12, St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic 212-228-0110 or www.ukrainianmuseum.org Church Hall, 440-237-2598 or [email protected]

May 12 Art exhibit, “Max Vityk: The Warriors of Light/Outcrops,” May 23 Lecture with Wasyl Sydorenko, “Ukrainian Tango,” through June 1 Ukrainian Institute of America, www.ukrainianinstitute.org Ottawa Shevchenko Scientific Society, St. John the Baptist New York Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, 613-723-1673

May 13 Spring dance with Hayivky and Vesnianky, with Music May 25 Book launch, “The Linnet” by Chris McNaught and “Here and New York by Anna Maria Entertainment, Ukrainian National Ottawa There” by Walter Kish, Ukrainian National Federation – Home, 212-505-0767 or http://domivka.fm/party Ottawa-Gatineau, Remax Core Realty, 613-794-5135

May 13 Community breakfast, Ukrainian National Association, May 25 Art exhibit, “The Stick Up! Chicago,” by Oscar Arriola, Jenkintown, PA Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, Chicago Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, www.uima-chicago.org www.ukrainiannationalassociation.com or www.ueccphila.org May 26 Album release party by Ukrainia, “Shadow Era,” House Ottawa of Targ, www.ukrainia.org May 13 Plant sale, Ukrainian Canadian Women’s League of Canada, Ottawa St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, 613-225-3988 May 26 Dance, “Evening in the Carpathians,” with music by Zapovid, Toronto Help Us Help the Children, Trident Banquet Hall, 416-604-4611 May 13 Lecture by Ostap Sereda, “From Slovo to Dilo: Early New York Narodovtsi (populists) and Formation of Ukrainian May 26 Film screening, “Mustafa (2016),” Ukrainian Institute of Identity in Galicia in the 1860s-1870s,” Shevchenko New York America, www.ukrainianinstitute.org or 212-288-8660 Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events May 19 Museum Day and Ukrainian Embroidery Day advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Chicago celebration, “Paint Me a Night at the Museum,” Ukrainian from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors National Museum, www.ukrainiannationalmusuem.org and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Wednesday, May 10 bitions. The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth St.; telephone, 212-228-0110; NEW YORK: “Traditional Music of the website, www.ukrainianmuseum.org. Crimean Tatars – A Concert and Interview” will be presented by The Ukrainian Museum Saturday, May 13 and the Center for Traditional Music and NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Dance (CTMD). Join us at 7 p.m. for an eve- Society invites all to a lecture, “From Slovo to ning celebrating one of New York City’s great- Dilo: Early Narodovtsi (populists) and est under-the-radar cultural treasures: excit- Formation of Ukrainian Identity in Galicia in ing and enchanting traditional Crimean Tatar the 1860-1870s,” by Dr. Ostap Sereda, music, featuring violin virtuoso Nariman (Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv). Dr. Asanov accompanied by accordionist Patrick Sereda is chair of modern and contemporary Farrell. Pete Rushefsky of CTMD will inter- history at UCU. The lecture will take place at view the performers about the music and its the society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. place in the local Crimean community. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For Tickets, at $10, are available in advance additional information call 212-254-5130. online or at the door one hour before the event. The Ukrainian Museum is located at Sunday, May 21 222 E. Sixth St.; telephone, 212-228-0110; ALEXANDRIA, Va.: The Washington Group website, www.ukrainianmuseum.org. Cultural Fund Sunday Music Series con- Friday, May 12 cludes the 2017-2018 Sunday Music Series with a recital by acclaimed and legendary NEW YORK: Join us at 7 p.m. when The violinist Oleh Krysa, in a program featuring Ukrainian Museum and Bandura Downtown works by Brahms, Prokofiev, Skoryk and present “Out of the Studio: Process and Ravel. The Ukrainian American violinist Practice,” an evening of current work by per- Oleh Krysa was long esteemed in the former forming composers, choreographers, video USSR as a distinguished soloist, chamber artists and a luthier, presented in conjunc- musician and teacher. A prominent student tion with the exhibit “CIM.” Performers are: of David Oistrakh, he won major prizes in Katja Kolcio and Oksana Kazmina (dance numerous international competitions. The and interactive video), Solomiya Moroz concert will be held at 3 p.m. at The Lyceum, (flute, video, electronics), Jurij Fedynskyj 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, VA (historical instruments: kobza, bandura, tor- 22314. A reception to meet the artist will ban) and Julian Kytasty (Kharkiv bandura). follow the performance. Suggested dona- Admission (includes light reception) is $15; tion: $30; free for students; unreserved seat- $10 for members and seniors; $5 for stu- ing. For more information contact twgcul- Check out the websites of the UNA, dents. Arrive early to view the current exhi- [email protected]. its newspapers and Soyuzivka! PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES  www.ukrainiannationalassociation.org  Preview of Events is a service provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian community. Items should be no more than 100 words long.  www.svoboda-news.com  www.ukrweekly.com  Preview items must be received no later than one week before the desired date of publication. Please include payment for each time the item is to appear and indicate date(s)   of issue(s) in which the item is to be published. Information should be sent to: preview@ www.soyuzivka.com ukrweekly.com. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 S1

Supplement to The Ukrainian Weekly, May 7, 2017

Welcome to the 21st (wow!) annual issue of “A Ukrainian Summer.” To start things off, our colleague in Kyiv offers a look at little-known spots, and information about unknown features of known spots, in Ukraine’s capital. Then we offer a calendar of Ukrainian summertime festivals. In this case, it’s an extended summer, covering the period from May through early fall. We’ve tried to include all the festivals in North America, so, if your festival isn’t listed, it’s because you didn’t let us know! A special bonus this year is a calendar of Ukrainian sports events thanks to information supplied by the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada (known as USCAK). There are also stories about all types of summer camps, courses, cultural offerings and social gatherings geared to various segments of our community, plus a travel feature. (The advertisements are informative as well, providing details about upcoming events.) A huge thank you goes out to all who not only submitted materials for this year’s special supplement, but did so on deadline! And a reminder: our open invitation to be part of “A Ukrainian Summer” stands for 2018. So mark your calen- dars to get your info in on time (typically, the deadline is in mid-April). In the meantime, enjoy our Ukrainian summer of 2017! Christine Syzonenko Discover little-known venues in Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv

by Mark Raczkiewycz about 500 meters from the Vydubychi sub- way station. KYIV – Given the Ukrainian capital’s pro- Its meandering trails, lush forestry and lifically storied history, there is no shortage small ravines lead to tunnels and pagan rit- of buildings that have a story to tell or ual sites throughout the park that reaches a areas with historic significance. height of 157 meters above sea level, The best part is, access to them is free. according to the Modern Ukrainian All that is needed is pocket change for Encyclopedia. public transportation rides that cost less It is customarily divided into the than 50 cents and good footwear for walk- Mermaid’s Ravine, Witch’s Ravine and ing. Mortuary Grove. Legend has it that pagans worshipped LYSA HORA (BALD HILL) here before Prince Volodymyr the Great For example, an entire day can be spent converted these parts to Christianity in exploring the legendary spooky woods of 988. When the Mongols took over in 1240, Lysa Hora, or Bald Hill. Practitioners of the according to the travel website occult and pagan rituals favor this urban Destinations Ukraine, about 1,000 people forested area of 137 hectares situated were buried alive when they were

Mark Raczkiewycz A western view of Kyiv’s historic Golden Gate that was the main entrance to the city. A sculpture of Prince Yaroslav the Wise, who ruled Kyivan Rus’ in the beginning of the 11th century, stands here. immured in the caves upon the conquering nous sound of a woodpecker hammering its khan’s orders. beak at a tree with a ravine situated to the Tsarist authorities used the area as a left. This path will take you to two bricked military storehouse and for the executions tunnels, one of which is sealed, while the of political prisoners. The Red Army also other is accessible and leads to the top of used Lysa Hora for military purposes. the hill. An eerie feeling might beset you if Getting there: you are alone and there in the early morn- Exit towards the Dniprovske Shose ing hours when nobody is around. (road) side of the Vydubychi subway sta- STATUE OF YAROSLAV THE WISE tion and follow the sidewalk underneath the causeway that runs parallel to the rail- Located across from the Golden Gate road tracks. Once you cross a small creek (Zoloti Vorota) subway station, where there’s along the bridge – about 450 meters from a restored version of the main entrance to the station – be on the lookout for paths Kyiv as it looked during the Kyivan Rus’ peri- emerging from the woods to your right. od, the bronze statue of Yaroslav the Wise Most openings in the woods of Lysa Hora (Bald Hill) draw people who practice pagan This writer took the first one and started or occult rituals, or those who believe in magic. walking along a slight incline to the omi- (Continued on page 16) S2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19

It’s Festival Time! May 11-14 Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Festival, The Arden June 24-25 Lemko Vatra, Organization for the Defense of St. Albert, AB Theater, www.cheremosh.ca/festival Ellenville, NY Lemkivshchyna, Ukrainian American Youth Association camp, www.lemko-ool.com or May 13 Vesna Ukrainian Festival, Prairieland Park, www.cym.org/us-ellenville Saskatoon, SK www.vesnafestival.com June 25 Vintage Day/ Kalyna Voice, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage May 19-21 St. George Ukrainian Festival, Seventh Street (between Edmonton, AB Village, 780-662-3640 or [email protected] New York Second and Third avenues), St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, June 30 Nadiya Ye! Festival, Ukrainian American Youth www.facebook.com/stgeorgeukrainianfestivalnyc through July 2 Association, www.cym.org/us-ellenville or Ellenville, NY www.facbeook.com/oseliacym.ellenville May 22 Celebration of Spring, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Edmonton, AB Village, 780-662-3640 or [email protected] July 7-9 Pysanka Festival, Vegreville Exhibition Grounds, Vegreville, AB www.pysankafestival.com or 780-632-2777 May 26-28 Carassauga Mississauga Festival of Cultures, Ukraine Mississauga, ON Pavilion, St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, July 14-16 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, 905-277-0224 Kerhonkson, NY www.soyuzivka.com or 845-626-5641 July 15 Gardenton Ukrainian Festival, Gardenton Ukrainian May 28 Okanagan Ukrainian Festival, Sadok Ukrainian Dance Gardenton, MB Museum Grounds, 204-425-8197 or [email protected] Vernon, BC Ensemble, Vernon Performing Arts Theater, http://sadok.net/events or www.ticketseller.ca/1016 July 21-23 Capital Ukrainian Festival, St. John the Baptist Ottawa Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, 613-790-3856 or June 3-4 Calgary Ukrainian Festival, Acadia Recreation Complex, www.capitalukrainianfestival.com Calgary, AB www.calgaryukrainianfestival.ca July 21-22 Ukrainian Festival, Dickinson State University, July 8-9 Sacred Heart Ukrainian Festival, Sacred Heart Ukrainian Dickinson, ND Ukrainian Cultural Institute, 701-483-1486 or Castle Creek, NY Catholic Church, www.sacredheartucc.org http://northdakotaukrainianfestival.com

June 9-11 Kingston Folklore Festival, Lviv, Ukraine, Pavilion, July 22 Ukrainian Festival, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Kingston, ON Ukrainian Canadian Club of Kingston, Regiopolis Notre Parma OH Cathedral, [email protected] or Dame Catholic High School, 613-549-5060 www.stvladimirs.org

June 10-11 Ukrainian Festival, Immaculate Conception Ukrainian July 28-30 Lemko Vatra, Lemkivshchyna Resort, Palatine, IL Catholic Church and the Ukrainian American Youth Durham, ON [email protected] Association, Ukrainian Center, [email protected] July 30 Ukrainian Heritage Festival, Holy Trinity Ukrainian June 11 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Holy Family Ukrainian Cheektowaga, NY Orthodox Church, 716-684-0738 or Lindenhurst, NY Catholic Church, www.holyfamilyucc.com or www.holytrinitybuffalo.com 631-225-1168 August 4-6 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Selo Ukraina June 16-18 Yonkers Ukrainian Festival, St. Michael Ukrainian Dauphin, MB Festival Grounds, www.cnuf.ca Yonkers, NY Catholic Church, [email protected] August 5-7 Servus Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Pavilion, William June 18 Father’s Day Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian American Edmonton, AB Hawrelak Park, www.heritagefest.ca or 780-488-3378 Horsham, PA Sports Center Tryzub, www.tryzub.org August 6-19 Folklorama Winnipeg Folklore Festival, Spirit of Ukraine June 18-24 Oshawa Folk Arts Council Fiesta Week 2017, Winnipeg, MB Pavilion at Soul Sanctuary and Ukraine/Kyiv Pavilion Oshawa, ON Dnipro/Odesa Ukrainian Pavilion and Lviv Ukrainian at Maples Collegiate, 204-982-6210 or www.folklorama.ca Pavilion, www.fiestaweek.com/pavilions/ukrainian August 12 Hamilton Ukrainian Day on the Bay, Ukrainian Canadian June 24 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Assumption of the Virgin Hamilton, ON Congress – Hamilton, Hamilton Waterfront Dock, Perth Amboy, NJ Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, 732-826-0767 or www.ucchamilton.ca www.assumptioncatholicchurch.net (Continued on page S22) No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 S3

Maya Lew Ukrainian Heritage Day campers perform for parents on the Veselka Patio. Summer dinner on the Vorokhta lawn. Plan to have a wonderful time at Soyuzivka Heritage Center

by Maya Lew Soyuzivka and its surrounding trails, volleyball league guests needing a little “getaway” while on holiday. Make nights and kayak lessons at the pool. your reservations now by calling 845-626-5641. KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The 2017 summer season at the Soyuzivka will also offer several summer package rates: Also, keep an eye out for wine-pairing dinners and other Soyuzivka Heritage Center is almost here. Summer will stay for two nights on Friday and Saturday night, and get special events throughout the summer. kick off with campers coming to enjoy the variety of our your third night half off. (Choose from Thursday or Sunday Since 1952, Soyuzivka has been a hub of the North ever-popular camps: Tennis camp (celebrating 51 years), night. Based on availability and certain blackout dates American Ukrainian community. This summer will continue Plast’s “Tabir Ptashat” day camp for 4- to 6-year olds, two apply.) In August, stay from Sunday through Thursday the tradition, and then some. We look forward to seeing you! sessions of Ukrainian Heritage Day Camp, Discover Your night with breakfast for two for $99 per night inclusive. Heritage camp, Chornomorska Sitch Sports School, and the Massage therapy will be available on site throughout the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Workshop summer with Soyuzivka’s in-house massage therapist for MayaThere Lewis no is place Soyuzivka’s like Soyuzivka! front office Нема and то eventsяк на Союзівці!manager. and Dance Camps. Each year over 600 children attend our summer camps. We look forward to seeing everyone again this year! This year Soyuzivka has added an online registration option to make it easier to register your child for camp: http://www. soyuzivka.com/camps.html Throughout the summer in the Soyuzivka dining room, there will be several specialty nights each week. Prix Fix Tuesdays will feature a delicious meal for a set price with choices that change weekly. On Wednesdays, enjoy the beloved Hutsul Night, where guests have the opportunity to show off their vyshyvanky and enjoy a different tradi- tional Ukrainian treat. And to kick off your weekend, travel to the Black Sea on Friday evenings to enjoy Odesa Night on the Veselka patio with live music and amazing sunsets. In the evenings at Soyuzivka, who doesn’t love a good drink special at Trembita Lounge or “Ladies 80’s Night” on the Tiki Deck? Besides your favorites, this summer Soyuzivka will host weekly “Raisers” where guests can treat themselves to a taste of the best of Hudson Valley’s local wines and spirits for $20 a tasting. Each week, collected funds will go to a differ- ent need at Soyuzivka. Details to come! Throughout the summer there will be activities such as guided hikes, during which guests can get to know

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Kick o the season at Soyuzivka’s Tennis Camp by Petrusia Sawchak KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The time is now to start planning and registering for Tennis Camp at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center this summer. The camp – where participants can learn the sport of tennis from knowl- edgeable and dedicated teachers while also having lots of fun – has a long history, going back 50 years. The Tennis Camp, nestled at rustic Soyuzivka in the beautiful mountains of upstate New York state, begins on Sunday, June 25, and ends on July 6. The overnight campers stay at Camp Lviv; day campers, who stay with their parents at Soyuzivka or nearby, are also accepted. The campers come from many different parts of the United States, as well as Canada and also Ukraine in recent years. They come from not knowing each other to becoming friends and experiencing “the magic of Soyuzivka,” a special place for Ukrainians. The staff is headed by George (Yurko) Participants of the 2016 Soyuzivka Tennis Camp. Sawchak, a longtime United States Tennis Association (USTA) player, teacher, organiz- The camp has a carefully planned and swimming in Soyuzivka’s pool, playing soc- to enjoy a special dinner. All receive certifi- er and captain of the Middle States USTA executed program of tennis instruction cer or volleyball after sessions, enjoying cates, and trophies are awarded to tourna- sectional teams. He is assisted by other pro- stressing specific skills to be learned and games, watching movies, or dancing to the ment winners. The coveted “Best Camper” fessional instructors and counselors. The developed each day. This also includes the campers’ own music or Soyuzivka’s live awards are also presented to boys and girls supervisor of Camp Lviv is Olya Czerkas, a importance of sportsmanship and tennis “zabava” band. for their exemplary behavior. A dance fol- teacher who helps the campers adjust and etiquette. The first week is devoted to daily Campers may also participate in the lows the program. feel at home. Another teacher by profession, instruction in tennis, and the second week USCAK-East Tournament held on the week- For Soyuzivka Tennis Camp registration Petrusia Sawchak coordinates activities. concludes with a tournament for the camp- end of July 1-2, which gives them more and more information, please call The beautiful Ukrainian heritage is ers, during which they put to use what they opportunities to compete in the game of Soyuzivka, 845-626-5641, or register always emphasized, and campers are have learned. tennis. online at www.soyuzivka.com. Make your encouraged to bring their Ukrainian Although the focus is always on tennis, At the end of the camp, there is a gala reservation soon to guarantee your place at embroidered shirts for Hutsul Night. there are many off-court activities, such as banquet for which campers get dressed up the camp. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 S5 S6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19

Enroll in the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute’s 47th session by Peter T. Woloschuk CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – For upper-level or graduate uni- versity students of Ukrainian heritage, students from Ukraine, or professional, government and military special- ists who need to hone their skills, the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute (HUSI) will hold its 47th annual session at Harvard University’s main campus on the banks of the Charles River in Cambridge, Mass. This year’s program will run for seven weeks, beginning on June 17 and running through August 5, and will offer three courses. The program offered by HUSI is the first of its kind in the world and is recognized for its many contributions to Ukrainian studies. It is run jointly by the Harvard Summer School and the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI). Participants will have an unparalleled opportunity to expand their knowledge of contemporary Ukraine; to learn from some of today’s leading scholars in Ukrainian studies; and to meet and interact with leading contempo- rary Ukrainian political, cultural and social activists. The program and the course offerings are intended for graduate students and advanced undergraduates who are concentrating in Ukrainian studies or who wish to broaden Tymish Holowinsky their educational experience. The program has been in 2016 Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute students at a lecture in the Omeljan Pritsak Library and Conference Room. existence since 1971. Participants will live in Harvard University housing and will have full access to all of the and society in Ukraine. A state-society approach emphasiz- social, economic and regional divides that permeate con- university’s many research and instructional facilities es the interdependence of state and social actions, rather temporary Ukraine; its multicultural cities; communism; including the largest Ucrainica collection outside of eastern than assuming that political developments are predomi- Ukraine as a “bloodland”; and soccer. Europe; and its many other libraries, museums, athletic nantly influenced either by state rules or social formations. HUSI is the only program of its kind in North America complexes and language resource centers. At the end of the Analysis of the problem of nation-building in post-inde- offering intensive accredited university instruction in program, they will receive credit for their courses from pendence Ukraine will be undertaken and an examination Ukrainian studies. It has graduated more than 1,500 par- Harvard University. of the legacies of the Leninist socialist regime will be con- ticipants, many of whom have gone on to play significant This summer’s courses include “Ukrainian for Reading ducted. An overview of the shifts in state-society relations roles in Ukrainian scholarship, as well as in the ongoing Knowledge,” which will be taught by Volodymyr Dibrova, a during and after the Orange Revolution of 2004, the development and enrichment of Ukrainian culture and life preceptor with the Department of Slavic Languages and Maidan Revolution of 2013-2014, and the ongoing war both in the diaspora and in Ukraine itself. Literatures at Harvard University. This eight-unit language with Russia/separatists will be covered as will a study of Patrick Osborne, a master’s degree student at the course is designed primarily for graduate students in the the pursuit of Ukraine’s growing civil society to influence European University in St. Petersburg, reflected on his humanities and social sciences who wish to acquire a read- state-building and promote human rights and the rule of experience at HUSI last summer and said, “My peer group ing knowledge of Ukrainian for research purposes. law in the country. and professors challenged me to think about certain Texts from a variety of fields are used. Reading selec- Finally, “Society, Culture and Politics in Modern Ukraine” aspects of Ukrainian history, literature, and film more criti- tions will include articles on contemporary issues in busi- (four credits) will be taught by Serhiy Bilenky, a lecturer at cally…. There are also great networking and collaborative ness, economics, politics, science, technology, environment the Political Science Department of the University of opportunities available and the extracurricular programs and culture. Some previous background in Ukrainian, Toronto. This course focuses on the history of modern offered enriched the entire experience.” Russian or another Slavic language accepted by the Ukraine through the study of its society, culture and poli- The deadline for the Harvard Summer School registration, instructor is a prerequisite for enrolling in the course. The tics since the late 18th century. housing and full tuition payment is May 15. Late registration course will meet four hours a day, five days a week. Ukraine will be analyzed from a territorial concept con- will begin on May 16 and will continue through June 21. The second course offering is “State-Society Relations in sisting of the historical experiences of major communities Further information about the program and the applica- Independent Ukraine” (four credits), which will be taught such as Ukrainians, Poles, Jews and Russians, and will tion process is available on the HUSI website: www.huri. by Sophia Wilson, an assistant professor at Southern examine how Ukrainians, despite enormous difficulties, harvard.edu/husi.html. Additional questions may be Illinois University at Edwardsville. The course will examine have become the dominant group in the formation of con- directed to Serhiy Bilenky, HUSI program coordinator, at the patterns and dynamic of interaction between the state temporary Ukraine. Students will also look at the various 647-687-4953 or [email protected]. Study abroad – in Lviv – with the University of Alberta by Olena Sivachenko courses is Ukrainian. They have been taught for many years by a leading specialist in the EDMONTON, Alberta – Leading special- field of Ukrainian language pedagogy, Dr. ists in the fields of second language acquisi- Alla Nedashkivska, assistant professor from tion and language pedagogy affirm that the MLCS department. study abroad programs are the most effec- Dr. Nedashkivska notes that the courses tive way of learning a language. Such pro- are designed to enhance language proficien- grams are designed to enrich learners’ edu- cy through direct exposure to popular cul- cational experience through immersion into ture and media, as well as current life in the target language and culture. Ukraine. The courses enable students to take The most important and engaging aspect maximum advantage of the urban Lviv envi- of study abroad courses is that learning ronment to expand vocabulary and compre- takes place not just in the classroom, but hension, and improve speaking and interac- outside as well. The environment itself tional skills. becomes a “living textbook.” “The Ukrainian language summer cours- Such courses are part of the language pro- es,” – says Dr. Nedashkivska, “are often taken grams at the University of Alberta, too. to pursue degrees and certificates at the Specifically, the Department of Modern University of Alberta, such as those in trans- Languages and Cultural Studies (MLCS) lation (Ukrainian), European studies, and offers a number of language and culture international learning.” courses in Italy, France, Russia and Ukraine. “But any student from another university The Ukrainian language summer courses can use this study abroad experience are conducted in Lviv, the western capital of towards their own degree,” Dr. Nedashkivska Ukraine and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. continues. “Indeed, many students from the They involve two levels of intensive lan- United States have already taken these guage study: “Ukrainian Through its Living courses and had the credits applied at their Alla Nedashkivska Culture,” levels I and II, which are UKR 300 Standing before Lviv National University, students from the University of home university.” Alberta’s “Ukrainian Through Its Living Culture” program of 2011 show their and UKR 400, respectively. diplomas. 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Enjoy magical moments with music at the Grazhda by Zirka Voronka The young up-and-coming pianist Pavlo Gintov will play works by Schumann and Bortkewicz in his recital on JEWETT, N.Y. – Don’t let the false prophets persuade you August 19. that classical music is dead or dying in America. Although The season will close on August 26 with a vocal recital its central position, which it held in American culture in the of opera arias and Ukrainian art songs sung by soprano mid-twentieth century, was gradually taken over by pop Sofia Soloviy, soloist of the Rome Theatro dell’ Opera. and rock music, classical music is very much alive, vibrant The 2017 summer season promises to be exciting and and spirited. rewarding for the enthusiastic audiences that attend the Case in point: the Music and Art Center of Greene concerts. All concerts take place at Grazhda Concert Hall County (MACGC), a small, summer festival of classical on Route 23A Jewett, N.Y. (adjacent to the Ukrainian music in the beautiful Catskill mountains, is entering its Church.) 34th year of existence. Its internationally renowned musi- The Music and Art Center of Greene County also orga- cians and the audiences are passionate about performing nizes courses and workshops in Ukrainian folk arts: and listening to live music. On July 8, a fund-raising concert will take place at the 4-10) with instructors Anna Bachynsky and Melanie Grazhda Concert Hall. It will feature the operatic soprano Serbay.• July 31-August 11 – Folk singing for children (age Vira Slywotzky, cellist Natalia Khoma and the artistic direc- tor of MACGC pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky. They will per- Wolynetz. form works by Rachmaninoff, Mozart, Strauss, Puccini and • July 31-August 4 – Embroidery with instructor Lubov Sonevytsky. instructor Olena Martyniuk. On July 22, the Grazhda will resonate with the sounds of • July 31-August 1 – Ukrainian rag-dolls (motanky) with Spanish music by Paganini, Fauré, Barrios, Albeñiz and Olena Martyniuk. Piazzolla played and sung by a group of chamber musi- • August 2-3 – Petrykivka folk painting with instructor cians – Viriginia Luque, classical guitar; Filip Pagody, violin; decorations with instructor Lubov Wolynetz. Natalia Khoma, cello; and Marta Bagratuni, cello and • August 7-10 – Hand-made Ukrainian folk Christmas vocals. announced). The July 29 concert will spotlight a piano trio of distin- All• August courses 7-10 and – workshopsEaster eggs are(pysanky) open to (Instructor children age to 10be guished musicians. Violinist Yuriy Bekker, cellist Natalia and up and to adults. Please register by July 15. Call Melanie Khoma and pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky will play works at 518-263-4670 or e-mail [email protected]. by Rachmaninoff, Skoryk and Sonevytsky. For additional information call 518-989-6479 or visit The Cheres Folk Orchestra will bring a bit of cultural www.Grazhdamusicandart.org. variety to the Grazhda’s audience on August 5. Under The Music and Art Center of Greene County is a non- the direction of Andri Milavsky, seven members of the profit organization supported in part by the Cultural Fund orchestra will play folk music from several regions of of the Greene County Council on the Arts, Self Reliance Ukraine. Bohdan Holodek-Holovatyi will be the vocal- Soprano Sofia Soloviy is among the artists who will per- New York Federal Credit Union, private donations and ist. form at the Grazhda this summer. memberships. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 S9

Bring your bandura to Kobzarska Sich

by Anatoli Murha EMLENTON, Pa. – Aspiring bandura play- ers and long-time bandura enthusiasts will converge this August 5-19 at All Saints Camp in Emlenton, Pa. Since 1979, over 1,000 bandurists have made Kobzarska Sich (KS) a temporary home in their musical journey. KS is organized by the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America. This year, participants will have an opportunity to learn from Oleh Sozansky and Taras Lazurkevych of Lviv, both Merited Artists of Ukraine and well-known for their “Bandurna Rozmova” duet. As co-music directors and conductors of KS 2017, Messrs. Sozansky and Lazurkevych will lead a talented line-up of bandura and choral instructors from the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, the Canadian Bandurist Capella and the Women’s Bandura Ensemble. Designed for children age 12 and older, as well as adults of all ages, KS teaches the technique of playing bandura, bandura his- tory and elementary music theory (as Christine Hayda needed), while working in small groups The Kobzarska Sich concert on Sunday, August 20, 2016. and ensembles. Participants prepare for a final concert to be held on the last day of tiated multiple opportunities for KS partic- Ukrainian Catholic Church. Krislaty funds, and from private donor sup- the program, August 19. ipants to showcase their bandura and cho- KS is offering five scholarships this year. port. Scholarships applications must be Plenty of free time is built into the pro- ral talents outside the borders of One full scholarship will be available received by June 15. gram in order for participants and staff to Emlenton. In January of this year, the KS through the Ivan Zinchuk Memorial Interested participants are encouraged collaborate musically and develop lifelong 2016 ensemble presented the “Ukrainian Scholarship Fund at the Ukrainian to enroll early to ensure placement. For friendships. As is the case at other cultural, Winter Evenings” concert in Chicago to a Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko more information, scholarship require- music and youth group camps, attendees capacity audience and took part in tradi- and the second through the Volodymyr and ments and a registration package, visit converge from all over North America. tional caroling throughout Chicago’s Vera Murha Scholarship Fund. Additionally, www.bandura.org or contact the adminis- For the past two years, the Kobzarska Ukrainian Village, in addition to short per- partial scholarships will be available trator of Kobzarska Sich, Anatoli Murha, at Sich administration and directors have ini- formances at the St. Joseph the Betrothed through the Eugene Ciura and Stefania 734-658-6452 or [email protected]. S10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19 No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 S11

Build a treasure chest of lifetime memories at Plast’s camps by Lydia Huk EAST CHATHAM N.Y. – Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization is dedicated to developing character, citizenship and lead- ership based on time-tested scouting prin- ciples of love of God and country, and assis- tance to fellow citizens. This scouting orga- nization’s summer programs are key to its educational approach. Summer is quickly approaching, and children of Ukrainian descent are making plans for their summer vacation. Plast scouts have many choices. There are regu- lar three-week camps with a variety of offerings, including sports, pioneering, hik- ing and other activities culminating in merit badges, as well as counselor-training and special-interest camps. Each camp has its own special charm whereby a lifetime of memories is created. Plast has three flagship campgrounds in the United States: Vovcha Tropa in East Chatham, N.Y. (near Albany), Novyi Sokil in North Collins, N.Y. (near Buffalo), and Pysanyi Kamin in Middlefield, Ohio (not far Roman Lewycky from Cleveland). Scouts in front of the gateway they built for their camp at Novyi Sokil in North Collins, N.Y. Camps for “novatstvo” (cub scouts age 6-11) and “yunatstvo” (scouts age 11-18) are also welcome. will be taking place at each of the camp- For those scouts who want to develop grounds on July 8-29. The age-appropriate advanced leadership and teamwork skills, programs, in addition to achieving merit the “Zolota Bulava” camp on July 1-9 in badges, include hiking, sports and swim- Canada offers a very challenging, and ming, arts and crafts, pioneering, singing rewarding, experience. and bonfires. All activities are focused on Plast also sponsors a variety of special- developing outdoorsmanship and team- interest camps during the summer months. building within the context of the campers’ For the cycling enthusiasts, Bicyling Camp shared Ukrainian heritage. The experience will take place July 30-August 6 with the is rustic; it allows children to connect with starting point in Pittsburgh and the finish nature, make lifelong friends and, in line in Washington, D.C. For those who want to with Plast’s mission, become greater con- challenge their bodies and minds, there is tributors to society. an Olympic Camp at Vovcha Tropa on July Additionally, the campgrounds hold spe- 30-August 6. For the water sports enthusi- cialized camps during July. Vovcha Tropa ast, there’s Morskyi Tabir, which is being has two specialized camps during the sum- held this year at Putt’s Camp on Raystown mer season: a co-ed camp for older teens Lake in Saxton, Pa., on August 5-12. (age 16-18) on July 8-23 with a unique pro- This year, members of Plast worldwide gram focused on leadership and teamwork, have an opportunity to participate in the as well as pioneering, hiking, canoeing and organization’s 105th anniversary interna- rock climbing. For novatstvo not quite Laryssa Czebiniak tional jamboree (“YuMPZ”) on August ready for a three-week camp, there is a “Shkola Bulavnykh” participants on a hike to North Point in Haines Falls, N.Y. 12-19 in Jugendsiedlung Hochland, one-week “Pochatkovyi Tabir” (beginner’s Germany (near Munich). camp) for children age 6-7. Although not located on Plast camp of novatstvo will be held at Pysanyi Kamin To attend any of the aforementioned Pysanyi Kamin (July 16-22) and Novyi premises, a “Tabir Ptashat” is also held at on June 24-July 4. “Shkola Bulavnykh,” on camps, a prospective participant must have Sokil (July 15-22) hold a one-week camp for the Soyuzivka Heritage Center in June 24-July 7 in Hunter, N.Y., will provide been a member of Plast for a minimum of “ptashata” (age 4-6). Accompanied by their Kerhonkson, N.Y. (two sessions: June training for female scout counselors. In six months and must meet the age/scout parents, children at this day camp enjoy 25-July 1 and July 2-8). In fact, it was at addition, on June 29-July 2, there will be a level requirements associated with each their first Plast camp experience and are Soyuzivka that the “Tabir Ptashat” concept unique four-day alumnae camp for “Shkola camp. For more information about the prepared for future summer camps before was initiated back in 1989. Bulvanykh” participants of past years at camps or to become a member of Plast, they become official members of Plast. For 2017, training for Plast counselors which all female senior-age Plast members readers may visit www.plastusa.org.

Marko Bej Zenia Brozyna At Great Allegheny Passage Trail, campers from Pysanyi Kamin in Middlefield, Ohio, “Novachky” during traditional “Ivana Kupala” activities at Vovcha Tropa in East during their 105-mile biking trip from Cumberland, Md., to Ohiopyle, Pa. Chatham, N.Y. S12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19

TRAVEL: A grand Asian adventure by Marusia Rudakewych Have you ever dreamt of going on an amazing, once-in-a-lifetime adventure? The kind of trip that concludes with stories and memories you’ll treasure forever? I have always wanted to travel to China and other Asian counties. So, when Zenia’s Travel Club LLC advertised her in-depth experience to Asia and China, I was on board. After all, how many times will most of us brave 20-hour one-way flights? Because the trip consisted of 26 days of travel, I thought it might be a small group, but remarkably, 30 curious wayfarers signed on for Zenia’s “Grand Asian Adventure.” Undaunted, on October 22, 2016, a con- genial group of Ukrainian Americans boarded an All Nippon Airlines flight from JFK to Singapore via Tokyo on our very first leg of an enriching journey. Zenia Brozyna In Tokyo, although I didn’t expect to see Climbing the Great Wall of China was on kimono-clad geisha’s strolling down the everyone’s bucket list. Ginza, I wasn’t prepared for the astonish- ingly contemporary city with its mix of tra- Oleksiy Kovalenko, Oleksandr Kovalenko ditional temples and ultramodern neon and Olena Khiryanova. skyscrapers. Noticeably, they were as happy to share For example, the aforementioned Ginza, our company as we were theirs. Whenever an international shopping mecca, stands possible, they joined our shipboard group near the serene grounds of the Imperial functions. Together we sang songs like Palace. Aside from the cosmopolitan vibe of “Ridna Maty Moya,” “Hutsulko Kseniu,” the city, what stayed with me was the strik- “Chervona Ruta,” to name a few. Happily ing cleanliness. Every car in the city looked they shared their life stories. It turned out like it came straight out of the car wash, that the two brothers, Oleksandr and shiny and polished. Oleksij were born and raised in Donetsk. Another pleasant surprise awaited us in They finished their musical education at Singapore – where the very name sum- the Donetsk Music Academy, where Oleksij mons visions of the mysterious East. The met his wife, Olena. commercial center of Southeast Asia, When war broke out in 2014, they Singapore is a metropolis of modern high- Very friendly local Vietnamese families hosted us in Ho Chi Minh City (formerly moved their families to Ivano-Frankivsk, rise buildings, Chinese shop-houses with Saigon) with food grown in their own gardens. where they continued pursuing their red-tiled roofs, Victorian buildings, careers. Two years later they created the Buddhist temples and Arab bazaars. flower domes. As sorry as we were to leave Minh City (Saigon), we looked forward to Amethyst Trio and applied for work with While sipping on our Singapore Sling Singapore, we were looking forward to surveying Vietnam. While some in the group Princess Cruises. Their many performances cocktails at the famous Raffles Hotel, we boarding our ship, the Diamond Princess, opted to explore Saigon itself, others decide aboard the ship were spectacular, as they recounted how many cultural neighbor- in order to continue our explorations. to do home visits, thereby getting an in-depth exhibited their enormous talent by playing hoods we saw that day. Virtually a melting Our 17-day Grand Asia Cruise vessel insight into the life of today’s Vietnamese various genre of music such as classical, pot of Malay, Chinese, English and Tamil. headed on a northerly course towards the people. Most memorable was the genuine jazz, ragtime and others. At times they It rained hard that evening while we top of the Gulf of Thailand. As we friendliness of the Vietnamese people we were quite humorous! It was our great were dining on Singapore’s signature dish approached Bangkok, our ship hoisted the encountered that unforgettable day. pleasure to meet and spend some quality “Chili Crabs,” but let up enough so that we Thai flag at half-mast in recognition of the That same evening, while back on the time with our fellow Ukrainians. could take the scheduled Bumboat ride national mourning period following the ship, we made an important discovery soon In the days that followed, with a little around an amazing light show off the awe- death (one week earlier) of their beloved to become near and dear to our hearts. The anxiety, we entered the South China Sea. some moonlit skyline bay. King Bhumibol Adulyadej. We quickly classical trio – two violinists and a pianist – Then we saw them: skyscrapers that Another sight to behold were the high boned up on some Thai history in order to we had been listening to after dinner were formed a glistening forest of steel and glass, tech solar powered “SuperTrees.” They are act respectfully to the Thai people we Ukrainians from Ivano-Frankivsk. Needless junks and sampans that plied the busy har- part of the botanical capital of the world encountered during our excursions. to say, an immediate bond was forged bor waters and Kowloon, which welcomed known as “Gardens by the Bay,” a 250-acre Following the coastlines of Thailand, between our group and three talented, us to Hong Kong – one of the world’s great green development with futuristic-looking Cambodia and Vietnam, en route to Ho Chi young and patriotic Ukrainian musicians – travel destinations. Now a semi-autono- mous region of China, we were told that Hong Kong has lost none of its charm, excitement or exoticism. Our ship moored there for two full days while we set out to take in the entire spec- tacle. For panoramic views, we headed to Victoria Peak; visited Aberdeen village, home to thousands of “water people”; and wandered through Stanley Market, one of the world’s great bazaars. On Day 2 we embarked on a full-day visit to Lantau Island and the Po Lin Monastery – a hilltop Buddhist retreat with the most solace- inspiring 34-meter-tall majestic bronze Big Buddha you can imagine. Filled with comfort and peace, we bid farewell to Hong Kong and sailed for Shanghai, a Chinese futuristic global city with eloquent reminders of its ancient past. In the Old Town, we visited archaic trea- sures, then marveled at architectural won- ders like the iconic Pearl Tower, one of the

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Travel... (Continued from page 12) world’s tallest and visually stunning TV and radio towers. The sun rose over Busan, South Korea, early as we entered its harbor and discov- ered that it’s an urban seaside adventure. We walked through breathtaking groves of flowering Camellia trees to explore a rare find of a temple built in the 12th century along the shoreline with a dramatic rocky backdrop, complete with statues of fire- breathing dragons. Busan is a microcosm of South Korea, a nation whose startling eco- nomic success often obscures one of Asia’s most sophisticated and venerable cultures. Our last port of call was Nagasaki, Japan, a city resting on a series of hills overlooking a deep-water bay. Less well-known is the fact that it was also the setting for Puccini’s Zenia Brozyna opera “Madame Butterfly.” Today, two Just hanging off the Hong Kong skyline. memorials attract hundreds of thousands of visitors from all over the world: the Atomic sculpted, life-sized soldiers, horses and Bomb Museum, offering heartfelt testimoni- chariots that were entombed with China’s als of the devastation brought from the war, first emperor. This world-famous site was and the massive 30-foot-high Statue of discovered by farmers in 1947 and is still Peace set next to Ground Zero – the center being excavated today. Equally eye-open- of the blast that leveled the city in 1945. ing was the old city wall, which is totally Today, Nagasaki is a monument not only to intact and simply stunning. the destructive forces harnessed by men, The following day we made our way but also to the indomitable will of the back to Beijing for more explorations. No human spirit to overcome tragedy. visit to Beijing would be complete without The cruise portion of our Grand Asian strolling the largest public plaza in the Adventure was completed on November world – Tiananmen Square, completed in 12, 2016, but not before toasts were raised 1417. And stroll we did – for many hours, at our private cocktail party, which was because when we ventured north of the attended by our newfound friends from square we entered the Forbidden City Ivano-Frankivsk. (Imperial Palace) comprising 800 build- If all we had experienced throughout the ings. trip thus far wasn’t enough, there were For lunch, it was a hoot to travel by rick- more revelations to be had when we arrived shaw to “Old Bejing” where we were host- ed by a local family in their home. Our in Beijing, China. Its streets were packed Visiting an oceanfront Buddhist Temple in Busan, South Korea. with people, cars and bicycles, weaving an lunch was followed by a cooking demon- extraordinary tapestry of humanity. stration on how to make Chinese dump- In preparation for the infamous smog, we lings. Just like making varenyky! What a had our face masks at the ready. Fortunately, memorable experience it was and a fitting we didn’t need them. The weather was way to end our phenomenal trip. brisk, but warmer and clearer than we antic- I am grateful to my fellow travelers for ipated, which served us well when on the their companionship on this road trip to an first day we travelled high into the moun- exotic world of the past as well as the pres- tains to climb the Great Wall of China. ent. We can all check off one more esca- I have to admit that this was perhaps the pade on our bucket lists and, God willing, highlight of the entire amazing trip. The there will be more exploits to be had Great Wall is an impressive achievement of together with Zenia’s Travel Club. ancient China. Fortunately we didn’t have I also want to give many kudos to Zenia, to climb the entire wall, as we got a boost with whom we’ve traveled on many other up the mountain by a cable car. excursions, as she is super organized and The following morning, we boarded a pays attention to all details to make sure local flight to X’ian, the ancient capital of 11 everyone is taken care of. It’s a total plea- dynasties and an archeological treasure sure to be able to relax on her trips, know- trove. It was a truly unforgettable experi- ing that she won’t miss a beat. It’s like trav- ence to have seen the archeological site of eling with a knowledgeable and trusted the magnificent Terra Cotta Warriors, a friend and service is always with a smile. Ladies posing in front of the “Temple of Heaven,” considered the most holy of all Looking forward to the next bon voyage. vast collection of more than 7,000 finely imperial temples in Beijing, dating back to 1420.

Ukrainian musicians aboard our Princess Cruise – Oleksiy Kovalenko, Oleksandr With our backs to the entrance of the Forbidden City, and while facing the massive Kovalenko and Olena Khiryanova. Tiananmen Square, our impressions of Beijing were memorable. S14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19

Take advantage of UAYA’s invaluable growth experiences for youths

by Chrystina Dolyniuk-Mykytyn NEW YORK – The Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA, or “CYM” in Ukrainian) is part of a global network of Ukrainian youth organizations that strives to provide opportunities for Ukrainian youth of all ages to affiliate, grow and iden- tify as members of one large Ukrainian community. Thus, an important aspect of UAYA’s mission involves the planning and organization of youth camps at various sites around the country. The organization offers a variety of camp experiences for children age 2-17 at four different CYM sites (oseli) across the United States: Oselia CYM in Ellenville, N.Y., Oselia Beskyd in Baraboo, Wis., Oselia Kholodnyj Yar in Fillmore, N.Y., and Oselia Khortytsia near Cleveland. Vyshkilnyi Tabir participants meet with The Huseniata half-day camp for chil- the Ukrainian rock band Antytila at dren age 2-3 introduces children to the Oselia CYM in Ellenville, N.Y. Ukrainian camp experience and provides early learners a developmentally appropri- parents and then the final two nights at ate Ukrainian discovery experience within sleep-away camp. a supportive and playful environment. This For children age 7-12, the UAYA offers camp is offered at Oselia CYM in Ellenville several traditional two- to three-week long and runs in two consecutive week-long ses- camp experiences in a nurturing environ- sions. Parents may enroll children for one ment that facilitates the development of or two weeks. And it will also be offered for good character and Ukrainian identity. the first time this year at Oselia Beskyd. These are held at all four CYM oseli. The more advanced Sumeniata day Children who attend these camps sleep in camp for children age 4-6 is designed to cabins or tents, and participate in a variety introduce children to Ukrainian camp tra- of organized learning experiences. ditions, Ukrainian stories and crafts, and Recreational camps include opportunities nature trail experiences. The camp runs at for swimming, sports and hiking. Oselia CYM in Ellenville during the same Specialized sports camps involve the devel- two weeks as Huseniata camp, and week- opment of specific skills in soccer, volley- long Sumeniata camps are also offered at ball, tennis and swimming, while arts Oselia Beskyd, Oselia Kholodnyj Yar and camps engage children in traditional Oselia Khortytsia. Ukrainian art forms including dancing, For older campers, there are opportuni- embroidery, pysanka-making, bandura- ties to take part in more traditional sleep- playing, and beadwork or gerdany-making. away camps, sports camp, arts camp and For teens age 13-17, the focus of CYM youth leadership camp. camps includes the opportunity to develop In addition, a weeklong transitional specific interests and outdoor survival camp, or Perekhodovyj Tabir, is offered at skills, and to develop leadership abilities both Oselia CYM in Ellenville and Oselia that will allow youth to become counselors Beskyd for children who have outgrown and future leaders. In particular, the CYM Sumeniata camp, but are not quite yet “Vyshkil,” or Education Camp, that takes ready to spend an entire week away from place annually at both Oselia CYM in their families. Children age 6-7 who attend Ellenville and Oselia Beskyd in Baraboo, this camp participate in all regular camp and is only open to UAYA members age 15 activities but spend three nights with their A commemorative bonfire at Oselia Kholodnyj Yar in Fillmore, N.Y. and older who have already attended camps for younger members, have demon- strated their commitment to the organiza- tion, and have a desire to learn more about Ukrainian history and culture, as well as basic child development and pedagogy. Campers who attend Vyshkil have opportu- nities to work with younger UAYA members both during the summer months and in their home chapters during the school year. Those who successfully complete three years of Vyshkil typically become youth group leaders in the organization and even- tually organize camps and activities for future generations of Ukrainian Americans. CYM was founded in 1949 by Ukrainian Americans who strove to raise their chil- dren in community contexts that nurture the development of a strong Ukrainian American identity. The organization oper- ates 21 youth chapters across the continen- tal United States and provides year-round opportunities to foster greater understand- ing of Ukrainian history and current events, develop a love of Ukrainian culture and lan- guage, and promote Christian ethical prin- ciples. The organization operates under the motto “God and Ukraine.” For more information on UAYA camps Campers at Vyshkilnyi Tabir at Oselia Beskyd in Baraboo, Wis. visit www.CYM.org/US. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 S15 S16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19

A mural of ravens and other birds Mark Raczkiewycz adorns a wall opposite from the cage that The building in which the young flight pioneer Ihor Sikorsky lived and the courtyard One of many tunnels, this one made of holds two steppe ravens in the courtyard at 15A Yaroslaviv Val where he experimented with aircraft and helicopter models brick, that can be found on Lysa Hora, of 9 Reitarska St. near the Golden Gate. before emigrating to the U.S. in 1919. or Bald Hill in Kyiv. statue that was conceived in 1940 by sculp- later came to America. Residing mostly in Unique sculptures made of construction Discover... tor Ivan Kavaleridze before his death. Washington, D.C., the Ukrainian émigré tools and household utensils can be found eventually invented four planes and in the same area. Two such artworks can be (Continued from page 1) SIKORSKY COURTYARD numerous serial helicopters that were used found on the corner of Striletska and gazes towards St. Sophia Square. The About 50 meters from the statue along mostly for military purposes. Siritenska streets, 50 meters from the prince was best known for compiling Yaroslaviv Val is the building in which avia- Interesting fact: the U.S. Embassy is locat- Golden Gate. One is of a slender ballerina Rus’ka Pravda, the legal code that was used tion Sikorsky lived and the courtyard ed on Sikorsky Street (formerly known as carved out of wood and dressed in chicken to govern the mostly feudal lands of these where he experimented with model air- Tankova Street) on the east side of Kyiv. wire. The other, is a horse made entirely of parts. He also commissioned an abundance planes and helicopters. The address is 15A STEPPE RAVENS kitchen tools like spatulas. of monasteries and churches to be built Yaroslaviv Val, which is accessible through STALIN’S TUNNELS during his reign in the first half of the 12th an alleyway where a yellow three-story Prominent in Slavic mythology, ravens century. building stands vacant. Rotting away, it was have been known to live for up to 300 years Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin started However, not many – not even native built by Sikorsky’s father, a doctor who in the wild – according to lore. Most recent- building two underwater tunnels in the Kyiv residents – know that behind the eventually received his patients there, in ly the black-and-purple-plumed bird fig- 1930s on the north and south ends of Kyiv sculpture, are imprints of the hands of the 1903. Black-and-white sheets of paper with ured in the award-winning historical novel that were supposed to link the banks of the three artists who worked on the piece Sikorsky facts are pasted on both sides of “Black Raven” by Vasyl Shklyar. The plot Dnipro River. They were to be used mostly before it was unveiled in 1997: Mykola the walls of the short alley. He immigrated centers on the anti-Bolshevik Ukrainian for military purposes and have a rail link, Bilyk, Oleksiy Redko and Vitaliy Sivko. Their to France in 1917, just as the Bolshevik resistance of the 1920s near Kholodnyi Yar and were designed to transport personnel work was based on the original form for the Revolution got under way, and two years in Cherkasy Oblast. In it, a raven speaks to and supplies across the river’s wide the novel’s protagonist and has other mys- expanse. However, Nazi Germany’s invasion tical qualities. of the USSR in 1941 halted his plans and Here at 9 Reitarska St., which runs paral- Stalin never resumed the plan after the war. lel to Yaroslaviv Val, are Kyril and Korvyn – The Weekly visited what’s left of the two so-called steppe ravens that normally started project on the northern end of Kyiv live in the wild as predators. They look in the Obolon district. noble and dignified even inside their cage. Their owner told The Ukrainian Weekly Getting there: they were first taken captive in the early Take the blue line of the subway and exit 1990s. And, according to the National at Obolon station. Walk east for about 15 Geographic Society, ravens live for only minutes until you reach the river embank- about 15 to 30 years. ment. Head down from the boardwalk towards a playground veering east-south- STREET ART east. Sitting on the sand, you’ll soon see a Near the Golden Gate area extending to round, concrete tunnel; it’s covered with St. Sophia Square and St. Michael’s Cathedral graffiti and stands amid shards of glass are many pieces of street artwork. Murals from various bottles. Teenagers now like to abound, like one of Serhiy Nihoyan, the spend time here playing Ukrainian and Armenian Ukrainian who was the first fatali- Russian rap music; in the 1990s this was a ty of the Euro-Maidan Revolution. popular rave party locale.

Located in Kyiv’s northern Obolon district is Downtown Kyiv is flush with one of two tunnels that Soviet dictator Joseph street art, like this wooden sculp- Stalin started building to link both banks of the ture of a ballerina dressed in Dnipro River underwater in order to transport chicken wire about 50 meters military personnel and supplies. from the Golden Gate. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 S17 Prepare for the 2Rika invasion and a spectacular summer at “Oselia CYM”

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Prepare for the 2Rika invasion and a spectacular summer at “Oselia CYM”

by Andrij Stasiw ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – Another summer approaches as the membership of the Ukrainian American Youth Association pre- pares for a stellar summer of festivals, con- certs, camping, outdoor recreation and out- door dances in Ellenville, N.Y., at what is popularly known as “Oselia CYM.” George Mykytyn, president of the Ukrainian American Youth Association’s national board, states: “We are very enthu- siastic this year about the changes and new initiatives being launched by a new Oselia board under the newly appointed leader- ship of Teodor Bodnar, long-time member. Volunteers under the expert supervision of Mr. Bodnar are starting with a renovation 2Rika – seen in concert in Ukraine – is considered by critics to be the second best rock band in Ukraine behind Okean Elzy. The of the Café as a developed space focusing band headlines the 2017 Nadiya Ye! Festival. on family use by our parents and their chil- dren. New initiatives also include upgrades A focal point of this summer’s events is ventions often heard in this part of the the artistic direction of legendary dancer to the electrical systems and a large new TV the seventh annual Nadiya Ye! Festival world. The originality of their lyrics is par- and choreographer Fedir Danylak. in the renovated Café that will broadcast scheduled for the weekend of June 30 ticularly noteworthy and will be greatly The 2017 summer will also include programming and events from Ukraine.” through July 2. This year’s guest perform- appreciated by young diaspora audiences.” many activities for youth, a golf tourna- The festival season kicks-off with the annu- ers from Ukraine are 2Rika, an internation- The main concert is scheduled for ment, a softball tournament, Dibrova al Lemko Vatra produced by the Organization ally popular and innovative mega-rock Saturday, July 1, at 9 p.m. Lounge pub nights, and a variety of week- for the Defense of Lemkiv shchyna. This col- group. Music publisher and president of This year’s festival will also include the end performances by Ukrainian folk dance orful festival scheduled for the weekend of Duma Music Oles Kuzyszyn writes, “2Rika crowd favorite Friday night performance of DJ groups, singers and much more. June 24-25 is unique in its style and enter- has honed a singularly visceral musical Stas and his laser light show, and a full concert For additional information about tainment focusing on the deep cultural tra- approach and favors a starkly elemental on Sunday night featuring various singers, Ukrainian American Youth Association chil- ditions and heritage of Lemkivshchyna and approach to songwriting, foregoing any of instrumentalists and the Barvinok Ukrainian dren’s camps or the organization, call 845- the Carpathian regions of Ukraine. the typical folk inflections or Europop con- Dancers from Mississauga, Ontario, under 647-7230 or visit cym.org/us-ellenville. Attend the Lemko Vatra Festival at “Oselia CYM” by Diana Howansky Reilly cation of Ukrainians within Poland in 1947. ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – The Organization for anniversaryFestival events of Akcja will Wisła, include the twoforced days relo- of the Defense of Lemkivshchyna (known by performances by musicians, singers and the Ukrainian-based acronym as OOL) dancers from the United States, Canada invites all to the Lemko Vatra festival, and Europe. It will also feature a History & which will take place on June 24-25 at the Heritage Tent complete with informational Ukrainian America Youth Association’s books, maps and on-site genealogy experts. grounds (popularly known as “Oselia On Saturday, a Vatra Cup soccer tourna- CYM”) in Ellenville, N.Y. ment will be organized during the day on This festival brings together individuals the Oselia CYM sports field. That evening, who wish to celebrate the unique cultural guests will be able to enjoy dances with aspects of the Lemko region. This year, the live band music both indoors and outside. Lemko Vatra will commemorate the 70th And, as always, the Vatra will organize a

Julie Wislocki Dancers perform at the Lemko Vatra 2016. pig roast at the start of the festival, and tra- Mark Howansky at president@lemko-ool. ditional Ukrainian food will be available com or visit OOL’s website, www.lemko- for purchase all weekend in the outdoor ool.com. kitchen. For accommodation information at For more information, including how to Oselia CYM, which is located on 8853 request to perform or to set up a vendor’s Route 209, Ellenville, NY 12428, call 845- table, readers may contact OOL President 647-7230 or e-mail [email protected].

The Lemko folk band Demaj performs at the Vatra last summer. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 S19 S20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19

Make Tryzubivka part of your Ukrainian summer by Eugene A. Luciw HORSHAM, Pa. – Tryzubivka’s festival grounds, sports pub, banquet hall and 40 beautiful acres of parks, streams, picnic groves, sports fields and other recreational facilities beckon to be a part of your Ukrainian summer. The most popular community event – over 3,000 now attend – at the Tryzub Ukrainian American Sport Center is the Ukrainian Independence Day Festival, outdoor summer concert and “zabava” (dance) scheduled for Sunday, August 27, commencing at noon, in Tryzubivka’s luscious fully shaded festival glade. To celebrate the 26th anniversary of Ukraine’s indepen- dence, the artists – dance troupes, musicians, singers and ensembles that have performed in previous years – have again created a fresh dynamic and integrated collaborative program. (See ad on page S9 for details.) Two new featured artists will join the Tryzub family of performing artists: Honored Artist of Ukraine Iryna Lonchyna, a singer-song- writer; and a full contingent of the Crimean Tatar ensem- ble Efsane (Crimean Legend). The concert’s theme – “United Ukraine – United With Us” – will reflect the unity of Ukraine’s people, their strug- gle for freedom and dignity, and Ukraine’s entry into the family of democratic nations. Christine Syzonenko A dance to the tunes of the Vox Ethnika Orchestra will follow the stage show. Arts and crafts vendors, children’s Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo, Voloshky and Iskra perform Voloshky’s “The Lark.” activities, and Ukrainian foods, picnic fare, desserts and our youth proactively to volunteer and to perform works of refreshments will be abundant. charity. On Sunday, June 18, at 1 p.m., Tryzub will hold its popular On Sunday, June 25, Tryzub will host a very popular Father’s Day Fest (admission is free), a family-oriented picnic fund-raising event planned by the Ukrainian National event that features the Philadelphia area’s Voloshky School Women’s League of America: the “Ivana Kupala” spring fest of Ukrainian Dance, accordionist Walt Syzonenko, and sever- celebration, whose proceeds are earmarked for humani- al excellent younger singers and musicians. A zabava to the tarian relief in Ukraine. unique and versatile music of Mr. Syzonenko follows. On Saturday, September 16, Tryzub members and the Over that entire Father’s Day weekend, Tryzub will host entire Ukrainian Nationals Tryzub community can share in (also free admission) the U.S. Adult Soccer Association’s a family fun day picnic. No admission is charged, and Region I U.S. Open and Amateur Cup National Championship Tryzub members can enjoy free food, refreshments, kid’s games. With the U.S. divided into four regions these are fun, music, and dancing. effectively the quarterfinal games for the American champi- In the early fall, the Ukrainian community is invited to onships in the men’s, women’s, men’s over-30 and men’s attend a Fallfest (free admission for Tryzub members and under-23 categories. At least two of the men’s finals games tournament guests and families) on Saturday night, will be Sunday afternoon, during the fest. October 7. The celebration is part of the immensely popu- Over Memorial Day weekend, on Saturday night, May 27, lar Columbus Cup girls’ youth soccer weekend tourna- Tryzub members as well as all guests and families partici- ment. Enjoy great food, live music, social dancing and pating in the weekend youth soccer tournament, are invited refreshments. Significant proceeds from the tournament to attend an outdoor family-oriented parents’ appreciation will support the Fox Chase Research Center for Breast picnic under the stars. There is no admission fee; attendees Cancer, as Tryzub raises awareness about this tragic illness will enjoy an array of live music by popular local bands, and the fight to eradicate it. social dancing, food, refreshments and fraternity. During the Memorial Day weekend, there will also be a Sports commemoration of our fallen heroes, as the tournament Tryzub invites Ukrainian clubs and non-Ukrainian teams supports, both in terms of finances and awareness, the to participate in either of two immensely popular soccer Travis Manion Foundation, an organization dedicated to courtesy of Iryna Lonchyna tournaments: the Memorial Day youth soccer tournament assisting our heroes and their families and to challenging Singer-songwriter Iryna Lonchyna. scheduled for May 26-28; and the Columbus Cup girls’ soc- cer tournament on October 6-8. Tryzub continues to retain the services of Omid Namazi, current U.S. U-20 Men’s National Team coach, a former pro- fessional and World Cup player, and an assistant coach for other U.S. national teams, as its director of soccer and of coaches. Throughout July and August, Coach Namazi and his staff of professional coaches and counselors will offer a number of camps at Tryzubivka. For additional information about these specialty camps, check the Philadelphia Ukrainian Nationals’ website, http://www.ukrainiannation- als.com/. In the fall and spring, Tryzub offers youth, from novices to experienced players, an opportunity to hone their skills through a Soccer Academy led by Coach Namazi. Soccer families and other fans can enjoy games at Tryzubivka throughout the weekends of the season. The Majors Division games are particularly popular on Sunday afternoons at 2 p.m. The soccer season opener games on Saturday and Sunday, September 9 and 10, like the Ukrainian Nationals Family Day Picnic on Saturday, September 17, are particularly good days to enjoy great soccer. Tryzub offers all golfers in the Ukrainian community a fun-filled golf outing and banquet on Sunday (yes, Sunday this year), June 11. The entry fee is very reasonable and includes greens fees, a cart, food, refreshments, and valu- able door prizes and gifts. Trophies are awarded as well. You can learn more about beautiful Tryzubivka and the opportunities it offers the community at www.tryzub.org and at www.ukrainiannationals.com. The club is located at Christine Syzonenko Lower State and County Line roads, Horsham, PA 19044, in The “Kyivskyi Hopak” presented by Voloshky. the northern suburbs of Philadelphia. No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 S21

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August 27 Friends Ukrainian Music Fest, Ukrainian Cultural It’s Festival Time! Edmonton, AB Heritage Village, 780-662-3640 or [email protected] (Continued from page S2) September 2-3 Ukrainian Festival, House of Ukraine, Balboa Park, August 12-13 Uketoberfest, St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian San Diego Handlery Hotel, http://houseofukraine.org Chicago Catholic Church, [email protected] September 2-3 Ukrainian Festival, St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic August 17-19 Saskatoon Folkfest, Ukrainian Karparty Pavilion, Hall Parma, OH Church, www.standrewucc.org Saskatoon, SK D Exhibition Grounds, www.saskatoonfolkfest.com or 306-931-0100 September 9-10 Baltimore Ukrainian Festival, Baltimore Ukrainian Baltimore Festival Committee, Patterson Park, August 17-20 St. Josaphat Ukrainian Festival, St. Josaphat Ukrainian www.baltimoreukrainianfestival.com Rochester, NY Catholic Church, 585-467-6457 or www.rochesterukrainianfestival.com September 9-10 Ukrainian Village Fest, Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Chicago Ukrainian Catholic Church, August 19 Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, Ukrainian [email protected] Toronto Canadian Congress, Etobicoke Centennial Park, www.ucc.ca September 10 Harvest of the Past Food Festival, Ukrainian Cultural August 19-20 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Homestead, Edmonton, AB Heritage Village, 780-662-3640 or [email protected] Lehighton, PA 610-377-4621 or www.ukrhomestead.com September 15-17 Washington Ukrainian Festival, St. Andrew Ukrainian August 24 Canada 150 celebration, Embassy of Ukraine, Silver Spring, MD Orthodox Cathedral, www.ukrainefestdc.com or Ottawa Horticulture Building, Lansdowne Park, [email protected] or 613-230-2961 ext. 100 301-384-9192

August 26 Ukrainian Day in the Park, Kiwanis Memorial Park, September 15-17 Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, Bloor Saskatoon, SK www.ukrainiandayinthepark.ca Toronto Street West, www.ukrainianfestival.com

August 26-27 Babas and Borshch Ukrainian Festival, various September 17 Ukrainian Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Event Lamont, AB locations, www.babasandborshch.ca Minneapolis Center/301 on Main Event Center, 612-259-8213 or [email protected] August 26-27 Ukrainian Days Festival, Ukrainian Congress Committee Chicago of America – Illinois Division, Chicago Avenue (between September 23 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian American Cultural Center 2300 and 2200), www.uccaillinois.org Whippany, NJ of New Jersey, www.uaccnj.org

August 27 Ukrainian Folk Festival, “United Ukraine – United with Us,” September 23 Oakville Ukrainian Festival, St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Horsham, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center Tryzub, www.tryzub.org Oakville, ON Church, www.tserkva.ca/ukrainian-festival.html No. 19 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 S23

Sign up for the Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop in Lehighton

by Paula Holoviak singing, sports, crafts and swimming. Beginner instruction is offered to children LEHIGHTON, Pa. – The 28th annual age 5 and up, and advanced workshop Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop sponsored instruction is available for experienced by the Ukrainian American Heritage dancers ages 11 through adult. Foundation (UAHF) of the Lower Anthracite The workshop is under the artistic direc- Region will be held at the Ukrainian tion of Pennsylvania Master Artist Andrij Homestead, located at 1230 Beaver Run Dobriansky. Roman Mykyta of the Drive in Lehighton, PA from Monday, June Maryland Ballet will serve as assistant 26, through Friday, June 30. instructor. The camp runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 The camp will conclude with a perfor- p.m. and includes dance instruction, folk mance on Saturday, July 1, at 7 p.m. The

Kathy Park The Bridesmaids’ Dance, performed by Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop participants. performance is open to the public free of the arts depends upon an annual appropria- charge. For more information on the camp, tion by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania contact Paula Holoviak at 570-708-1992 or and support from the National Endowment Sandra Duda at 610-377-7750, or email for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is admin- [email protected]. Forms and infor- istered in this region by the Lehigh Valley mation are also available on-line at www. Arts Council. kazkaensemble.org. The Ukrainian Homestead has been The camp is supported by the owned and operated by the Central Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state Executive Committee of the Organization agency, through its regional arts funding for the Rebirth of Ukraine (known by the partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the Ukrainian-based acronym ODWU) since Young men in a segment of the Hopak. Arts (PPA). State government funding for 1958. Visit the Ukrainian Homestead in the Pocono Mountains by Paula Holoviak Heritage Foundation dance camp runs June 26 through June 30. A finale dance performance is LEHIGHTON, Pa. – A summer visit to the offered on Saturday, July 1, at 7 p.m., followed by a Ukrainian Homestead in the Pocono Mountains of “zabava” to celebrate the Fourth of July weekend. Northeastern Pennsylvania encompasses natural The highlight of the summer for the Ukrainian beauty, outdoor recreation for the whole family, Homestead is the annual Ukrainian Festival. This shopping and gourmet dining, all with a Ukrainian year’s festival is Saturday, August 19, and Sunday, touch. August 20, beginning at noon both days. Featured The Homestead has been owned and operated performers include the Kazka Ukrainian Folk by the Central Executive Committee of the Ensemble, celebrating its 30th anniversary of Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine (known by song and dance; renowned violinist Innesa the Ukrainian-based acronym ODWU) since 1958. Tymochko-Dekajlo; and accordionist Walt Located at 1230 Beaver Run Drive in Lehighton, Syzonenko playing the Saturday evening zabava. Pa., the Ukrainian Homestead is ready to welcome For more information on room and facility overnight visitors and day trippers. The kitchen rentals, as well as a full calendar of events, visit will be open on the weekends, featuring sumptu- the website at www.ukrhomestead.com or call ous Ukrainian delicacies, and the pool and picnic 610-377-4621. Limited dates are available for grounds will be open in late June. Casual and fine weddings, reunions and picnics throughout the dining, hiking and biking tours, boutique shopping 2017 season. and train excursions are just five minutes away in The Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the the picturesque historic town of Jim Thorpe. Kathy Park Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine (known The summer season kicks off with a picnic on At the Ukrainian Festival in 2016, Roman and Stephanie Milan of the by the Ukrainian-based acronym ODWU) is the Sunday, May 28. The Ukrainian American Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble dance in the Hopak. owner of the Ukrainian Homestead.

Roman Mykyta and Colleen Prince of the Kazka dancers per- Inessa Tymochko-Dekajlo Yarko Dobriansky of the Dobriansky Brothers Trio. form “Ukrainian Tango” at the 2016 Ukrainian Festival. S24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 7, 2017 No. 19

July 27-28 USCAK Youth Games Olympiad, Ukrainian American Kerhonkson/ Youth Association and the Chornomorska Sitch Sports USCAK Sports Calendar Ellenville, NY School, UAYA Camp and Soyuzivka Heritage Center, www.cym.org/us-ellenville or www.soyuzivka.com May 20-21 Slavutych sports events (soccer, volleyball, badminton, Halton Hills, ON table tennis and chess), Slavutych Soccer Club, Croatia August 5 President’s Cup soccer championship, Ukrainian Sports Social and Cultural Center, 416-839-4179 Horsham, PA Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, Ukrainian American Sports Center Tryzub, www.uscak.org or www.tryzub.org May 27 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Golf Association of Canada, Uxbridge, ON Wyndance Golf Course, 905-649-8545 or August 12 Softball tournament, Ukrainian American Youth www.wyndance.clublink.ca Ellenville, NY Association camp, www.cym.org/us-ellenville

May 26-28 Ukrainian Nationals Memorial Weekend Soccer August 12 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Golf Association of Canada, Horsham, PA Tournament, Ukrainian American Sports Center Tryzub, Halton Hills, ON Glencairn Golf Club, 905-876-3666 or www.tryzub.org www.glencairn.clublink.ca

May 27-28 XXI Annual Great Lakes Cup Soccer Tournament, SC August 19 Sports Festival (soccer, volleyball, badminton, table tennis Plano, IL Connection, Polish National Alliance Youth Camp, Etobicoke, ON and chess), USC Karpaty, Centennial Park, 416-807-0988 [email protected] or 708-473-5701 August 24 USCAK Beach Soccer Tournament, beach in front of Pan June 11 Golf Tournament, Limekiln Golf Course, Ukrainian Wildwood Crest, NJ American Hotel, www.uscak.org Horsham, PA American Sports Center Tryzub, www.tryzub.org June 16-18 U.S. Open and Amateur Cup Soccer Championships, August 25 USCAK Beach Volleyball Tournament, Ukrainian Sports Horsham, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center Tryzub, Wildwood Crest, NJ Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada and the Lys Sports www.tryzub.org or 215-914-1251 Academy, beach in front of Pan American Hotel, www.uscak.org or www.lyssports.com/lys June 17 Sports picnic (soccer, volleyball, badminton, table tennis Terra Cotta, ON and chess), USC Karpaty, Poltava Club, 416-807-0988 September 2 USCAK Swimming Championships, Ukrainian Sports Kerhonkson, NY Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, Soyuzivka Heritage June 17 Steven Howansky Memorial Soccer Tournament, Center, www.soyuzivka.com or www.uscak.org Yonkers, NY Yonkers Ukrainian Festival, Fleming Field, 914-620-5301 September 2-4 USCAK Tennis Championships, Soyuzivka Heritage Kerhonkson, NY Center, www.uscak.org or www.soyuzivka.com June 24 Lemko Vatra Soccer Tournament, Organization for the Ellenville, NY Defense of Lemkivshchyna, Ukrainian American Youth September 9 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Golf Association of Canada, Association camp, 917-678-4168 or Bond Head, ON The Club at Bond Head (south course), 905-778-9400 or [email protected] www.bondhead.clublink.ca

July 1-2 USCAK-East tennis tournament, Soyuzivka Heritage September 23-30 Invictus Games soccer tournament, USC Karpaty Soccer Kerhonkson, NY Center, www.uscak.org or www.soyuzivka.com Toronto Festival, 416-722-9989

July 12 Golf tournament, St. Joseph Ukrainian Catholic Church, October 6-8 Columbus Cup Tournament, Ukrainian American Sports Milton, ON Piper’s Heath Golf Club, [email protected] or Horsham, PA Center Tryzub, www.tryzub.org www.tserkva.ca/golf.html

traditions. Study abroad... Students are able to be active in Ukraine by participating in everyday life. They also (Continued from page 6) go to theaters, order food in restaurants Both levels of “Ukrainian Through its and cafes, shop at grocery stores, bargain at Living Culture” are intensive language farmer’s markets and interview Lviv locals courses. Within four weeks students cover for their cultural projects. materials typical of a two-semester course. Such a combination of informative and The courses incorporate 19 hours per educational aspects of the program is very week of in-class study, as well as several positively perceived by its participants. language and cultural projects, which stu- One past program participant writes: dents create based on their newly obtained “This course was wonderful for my personal experience of living in Ukraine. growth... The ability to practice the lan- Among the most popular topics for proj- guage, while leading a ‘real life’ in Ukraine ects on modern Ukrainian life are: Lviv was a unique experience... Living in Lviv was street musicians, the body language of a total immersion into the language and cul- Ukrainians, and Lviv coffee and chocolate ture. From this I greatly improved my ability

Students on a tour to Lvivska Pyvovarnia, the Lviv Brewery in 2012. to converse and expanded my vocabulary. I of Ukrainian Studies, the Shevchenko was exposed to current pop culture, Ukrainian Foundation and other community educa- news, and modern everyday life.” tion foundations. For many students this program is also The UKR 300 and UKR 400 courses have an opportunity to travel about the country been offered since 2001. There was a gap and discover a modern and diverse Ukraine. in 2014-2016 due to the serious tensions This often leads to a realization that con- in Ukraine. “But this year we are very temporary Ukraine is far more complex happy to announce that the study abroad than the images presented in school. program in Lviv has resumed,” – notes Dr. One of the most frequently asked ques- Nedashkivska. tion about the “Ukrainian Through its So, if you are excited about improving Living Culture” courses in Lviv is related to your Ukrainian language skills and getting the cost of travel and stay in Ukraine. first-hand cultural experience in one of the Those interested in learning Ukrainian most beautiful of Europe’s cities, please con- in Lviv through the University of Alberta tact the Department of Modern Languages Students during an excursion to Lviv’s Shevchenkivskyi Hai outdoor museum of folk can receive financial support from its and Cultural Studies at the University of architecture in 2012. International Center, the Canadian Institute Alberta for more information.