INSIDE:  5th anniversary of Revolution of Dignity marked in D.C. – page 3  Special section on UNA’s 125th anniversary – pages 4-11  UCU’s annual fund-raising dinner held in Kyiv – page 13

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by Stefan Kaczaraj what others have to offer, but do not forsake your own.” Just a few months later, Svoboda called for the establish- President/CEO ment of a national organization “that would embrace each Ukrainian National Association and every Ukrainian no matter where he lives,” for “in unity Esteemed members of the UNA, there is strength, and it is not easily defeated.” Dear Ukrainian brothers and sisters: Remembering Shevchenko’s dream for Ukraine of its own The date of February 22 is cause for great joy and pride Washington “with his new and righteous law,” the founding as we mark the success of our organized community life, convention of that organization was scheduled for which began way back in 1894. Let us ponder the signifi- February 22, the birthday of George Washington. cance of this date as we listen to voices from our history, “Sovershyshasia” – “It has come to be,” proclaimed those of our grandparents and great-grandparents, affirm- Svoboda on March 1, 1894, in reporting on the birth of the ing: “We did it!” fraternal society today known as the Ukrainian National At the end of the 19th century, the first immigrants from Association. “We did it!” Ukrainian lands arrived here. They had no idea of how to On September 15, 1893, the Rev. Hryhoriy Hrushka and From that day forward, the UNA assumed a leadership live in this unfamiliar country. Step by step, through their like-minded colleagues published the first issue of the role in our community in this country. Its myriad achieve- own hard work and by overcoming extreme hardship, they newspaper Svoboda, “a true beacon of light in the prevail- ments through more than 12 decades cannot be listed in followed their instincts and they learned. And they soon ing darkness of hopelessness and despair among Ukrainian this brief jubilee article, but we can at least recall some of understood that it was best to heed the advice of those immigrants in America,” as Anthony Dragan wrote in his the successes in which the UNA played a key part. among them who were wiser and more educated. And that, history of the UNA (1964). Thanks to their extraordinary Already in the first decade of its existence, the UNA, its too, is significant – for there was someone to listen to, some- spiritual and moral strength, these pioneers of our commu- branches and its members – then numbering about 1,000 one to gather around, someone to follow in the economic, nity life were able to combine national values with human on the East Coast – built churches, established schools, and religious, cultural and educational spheres of activity. There values. Each issue of Svoboda promoted the enlightenment organized choirs and drama troupes. On the initiative of were true leaders who clearly saw the road ahead and were of its readers and adopted as its credo Taras Shevchenko’s able to steer their community toward a brighter future. immortal words: “Study, my brothers. Think, read. Learn (Continued on page 20)

Bishop Borys Gudziak appointed Munich Security Conference notes as metropolitan-archbishop of Philadelphia changes to world security order Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy aghast, a cyberattack paralyzed Estonia. of Philadelphia Ukraine tries to adjust Attributed to the Kremlin, the countrywide hack – on a NATO member country – was PHILADELPHIA – On Monday, February to present-day reality deemed a response for Estonia moving a 18, the Vatican Information Service Soviet World War II monument further announced that the Holy Father has appoint- by Mark Raczkiewycz from its central location in the capital of ed Bishop Borys Gudziak as archbishop of KYIV – In 2007, Russian President Tallinn. Philadelphia for Ukrainians and metropoli- It was the “beginning of the kind of bul- tan for the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the Vladimir Putin delivered a list of grievances towards the West, namely America, at the lying and intimidation that increasingly U.S.A., thus concurring with the recommen- Russia begins to show toward the near dation of the appointment offered by the yearly Munich Security Conference in Germany. It was a harbinger of things to abroad, its new neighbors… and former Synod of Ukrainian Catholic Bishops, which satellites from the Soviet period, or actually met in September 2018 in Lviv. come as Russia was growing stronger amid part of the Soviet Union during the Soviet The Archeparchy of Philadelphia was booming oil prices and began to more period,” former National Security Adviser declared by Pope Francis as “sede vacante” aggressively reassert influence in its near Stephen Hadley told the PBS program following the resignation of Metropolitan- abroad. “Frontline.” Archbishop Stefan Soroka on April 16, Lamenting the expansion of North 2018. Bishop Andriy Rabiy was named by Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a The following year, 2008, Russia invaded Pope Francis as the apostolic administrator post-World War II defense alliance that Georgia, whose Rose Revolution five years of the Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of took in former Warsaw Pact countries and earlier had ousted a Kremlin-friendly, Philadelphia until the appointment of the the three Baltic states, Mr. Putin also criti- Soviet-era leader. Two regions were subse- new metropolitan-archbishop. cized the invasion of Iraq and other places quently severed. Similarly, Moscow illegally At present Bishop Borys serves as the where the West was taking action. annexed Ukraine’s territory of Crimea in eparch of St. Volodymyr the Great Ukrainian Two years earlier he even said that the 2014 and invaded the two easternmost Catholic Eparchy, which includes France, collapse of the USSR was a “major geopolit- regions of Luhansk and Donetsk that same Belgium, the Netherlands, Luxem burg and ical disaster of the century” during a state year after Viktor Yanukovych abandoned Switzerland. He is the founder and president of the union address. office. Press Office, Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Then, a month after the Russian leader’s (Continued on page 15) Bishop Borys Gudziak speech in Munich that left many present (Continued on page 16) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8

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Three conferences and a new set Leaders remember Heavenly Hundred the criteria of joining both institutions. European Council President Donald Tusk Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko attended the signing of the constitutional of sanctions against Russia and European Council President Donald amendment in the Parliament building. Tusk on February 19 honored the memory counter Israel’s airstrikes on Syria. Mr. Addressing the lawmakers in Ukrainian, Mr. by Pavel K. Baev of the Heavenly Hundred, the victims of Netanyahu plans to travel to Moscow in Tusk, who is Polish, said that “there can be Eurasia Daily Monitor Maidan clashes in the center of Kyiv during order to talk Mr. Putin out of such inten- no Europe without Ukraine.” He also the Revolution of Dignity five years ago. Mid-February registered a remarkable tions – and to try yet again to dissuade the warned Ukrainian politicians against using “We, together with President of the sequence of international forums, whose Kremlin leader from partnering too closely populist and nationalist tactics ahead of the European Council Donald Tusk, have hon- participants debated and sought to counter with Iran (RBC, February 5). March 31 presidential election, in which Mr. ored the memory of the Heavenly Hundred Russia’s power politics in Europe and the The trilateral Russian-Turkish-Iranian Poroshenko is running for a second five- heroes. Eternal memory and glory. Heroes Middle East. First, defense ministers of the summit in Sochi was supposed to produce a year term. “Be resolute in rejecting tempta- never die,” Mr. Poroshenko wrote on North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) decisive breakthrough in sorting out the tions of radical nationalism and populism, Twitter that morning. The Ukrainian presi- had their regular meeting in Brussels Syrian deadlock. But it fell far short of this as you have done so far,” Mr. Tusk said in his (February 13-14) and then proceeded to ambition (Kommersant, February 15). Each dent also shared a photo of him and Mr. speech. The EU official also warned law- the annual security conference in Munich of the three leaders sees new opportunities Tusk visiting a memorial cross with the makers against “internal conflicts,” which he (February 15-17). Meanwhile, the United opening up as a result of the announced names of those killed in the center of Kyiv. said only benefit “that third country,” hint- States-sponsored conference in Warsaw on forthcoming withdrawal of U.S. forces, but Memorial bells were also heard ringing, the ing at Russia. Mr. Tusk was on a three-day the Middle East (February 13-14) brought these expectations go in rather different presidential press service said. “Petro visit to Ukraine. (RFE/RL, with reporting by together a number of prominent politicians, directions (Russiancouncil.ru, February 13). Poroshenko and Donald Tusk also familiar- DPA, AFP and AP) including Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin ized themselves with the blueprints of the EU ready with new Russia sanctions Netanyahu and U.S. Vice-President Michael consent on a new offensive against the reb- National Memorial Complex of the Pence. Simultaneously, Russian President el-heldMr. Putin Idlib province,tried to secure but he Mr.had Erdoğan’s to accept Heavenly Hundred Heroes and the Museum European Union diplomats have agreed Vladimir Putin greeted his partners in man- further delays because Turkey does not of the Revolution of Dignity whose con- to impose asset freezes and visa bans on a aging the Syrian war – Turkey’s President want to deal with a new wave of refugees struction is planned at the site of the death number of Russians involved in the capture and persists with building a “buffer zone” in of the victims of Maidan clashes,” it said. On and detention of 24 Ukrainian seamen dur- Hassan Rouhani – in Sochi. northern Syria (Izvestia, February 16). Iran, February 11, 2015, President Poroshenko ing an incident near the Kerch Strait in RecepIrrespective Tayyip Erdoğan of all these and conversations,Iran’s President a meanwhile, seeks to alleviate Russia’s wor- had signed decree No. 69/2015 “On honor- November 2018, several sources familiar bipartisan group of U.S. senators intro- ries about its military buildup in Syria. Gen. ing the feats of the participants in the with the negotiations who are not autho- duced new draft legislation with the self- Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of the Revolution of Dignity and commemorating rized to speak on the record have told RFE/ Iranian Armed Forces, had a meeting in explanatory name “Defending American the Heavenly Hundred Heroes.” The docu- RL. The exact number of people to be sanc- Sochi with Russian Defense Minister Sergei Security from Kremlin Aggression Act” ment set February 20 as the date to com- tioned has not been established yet, but it is Shoigu (Rossiiskaya Gazeta, February 13). (DASKA). The Kremlin has developed a memorate Heavenly Hundred Heroes Day believed to be around eight individuals who The official façade of partnership looks ami- habit of explaining away all Western cen- “in honor of courage, strength of mind and are either officers who were involved in the sure as “Russophobic malaise,” but it can cable, and reports in various Russian media perseverance of citizens who gave their outlets about alleged clashes between Kerch Strait incident or Russian judges who hardly fail to see that each of these events lives during the Revolution of Dignity oversaw the subsequent detention of the has punched a hole in Russia’s assertive Russian-trained and pro-Iranian forces in (November 2013 through February 2014), Syria remain unverifiable. Nevertheless, Ukrainians. The incident occurred on posture (RIA Novosti, February 14). defending the ideals of democracy, defend- November 25, 2018, when Russian Coast Twelve years ago, Mr. Putin made a mutual suspicion between Moscow and ing human rights and freedoms, Ukraine’s Tehran is clearly building (Svobodnaya Guard vessels fired on and then captured strong impression at the 2007 Munich European future.” (Interfax-Ukraine) three Ukrainian Navy vessels and their Security Conference with a speech express- Pressa, February 10; Rosbalt, January 31). President signs constitutional amendment crews while they were on their way to the ing Russia’s readiness to oppose Western Congressional lawmakers cite Russia’s “malign influence” in Syria as one of the Ukrainian port of Mariupol. Moscow accus- policies. But today, Russian self-justifica- President Petro Poroshenko has signed a es them of illegally entering Russian territo- tions and recriminations recycled by main reasons for reintroducing the DASKA constitutional amendment committing legislation, and the scope of punishing rial waters. The Kerch Strait, near the Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov regis- Ukraine to becoming a member of NATO measures has been significantly expanded Ukrainian region of Crimea that Moscow ter little shock or sympathy (Kommersant, and the European Union. Addressing the by the three Democratic and two annexed in 2014, is a narrow passage that February 16). In Munich, last week, Russia’s Verkhovna Rada on February 19, Mr. Republican senators who co-authored the connects the Black Sea and the Sea of Azov. top diplomat depicted the world as a bro- Poroshenko said he saw securing Ukraine’s draft bill (Novaya Gazeta, February 14). A push to adopt the sanctions in December ken puzzle. Yet, Russia has clearly made its membership in NATO and the EU as his 2018 floundered due to French, German own contribution to the global confusion – Russian officials have issued the proper reassuring noises about impact minimiza- “strategic mission.” Ukraine should “submit and Italian opposition. However, according even as it pretends to be upset that its trou- a request for EU membership and receive a to diplomats, the continued detention of the blemaking is treated accordingly by the tion; but in fact, the only way the govern- ment is able to create economic growth is NATO membership action plan no later than crews by Russia has brought the EU togeth- West (Russiancouncil.ru, February 14). by doctoring the macro-economic data 2023,” the president told the Verkhovna er on the matter of additional measures. EU The breakdown of the 1987 Inter­ (Moscow Echo, February 11). Significant Rada. However, he acknowledged that his mediate-Range Nuclear Forces (INF) Treaty financial reserves exist that could help in country needs to come a “long way” to meet (Continued on page 14) constitutes Russia’s latest demolition of the mitigating the initial impact of new sanc- European security system – Washington tions on the targeted banks and businesses. pulled out of the treaty based on years of But for the general population, the only frustration over Moscow’s violation of this way to insure against losses is to convert its arms control agreement. Yet, commentators he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 savings into U.S. dollars (Nezavisimaya T U W in Moscow prefer to focus on whether or Gazeta, February 14). not European states are reluctant to host An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., The Kremlin propaganda incorporates new U.S. missiles and nuclear warheads a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Fifth anniversary of Revolution of Dignity commemorated in U.S. Congress

UNIS congressional briefing session to commem- orate the fifth anniversary of the Revolution WASHINGTON – During the tumultuous of Dignity and the Heavenly Hundred three-month ordeal of the “Revolution of heroes. The half-day event was held on Dignity” in Ukraine between November February 8 in the Cannon House Office 2013 and February 2014, the Ukrainian Building and was attended by members of American community members repeatedly Congress, guest speakers, panelists, clergy, and consistently were in contact with their congressional staffers and community rep- U.S. elected officials, providing first-hand resentatives. information about the events transpiring In opening the half-day conference, UNIS and seeking their support and assistance. Director Michael Sawkiw Jr. welcomed all The U.S. Congress eagerly came to and spoke of the heroism of the Ukrainian Ukraine’s assistance both during the revo- nation five years ago and the example they lution and in the months and years after- portrayed for other societies around the ward. That support was evident in the world: “The Ukrainian people became the Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014, mil- active frontline of defense for not only their itary assistance appropriated for Ukraine, own freedom, but the freedom of the entire and economic assistance to help the econo- trans-Atlantic alliance.” my left crippled by the Yanukovych regime. The Rev. Robert Hitchens, pastor of the

With that in mind, the Ukrainian Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Marta Farion Congress Committee of America (UCCA) Holy Family, provided an invocation for the Participating in the panel discussion “Aftermath to Sacrifice” are Askold and its Washington public affairs bureau, event and concluded with the singing of Krushelnycky (left) and Dr. Phillip Karber. the Ukrainian National Information Service “Eternal Memory.” (UNIS), sponsored a mini-conference and UCCA President Andrew Futey was munity’s motivation to assist their brethren attained through continued efforts to introduced to moderate the first panel, in Ukraine and cited the values of the reform the country and build a strong “Witnesses to History.” The UCCA President Heavenly Hundred, who selfishly gave of vibrant civil society. Mentioning the age dis- mentioned the uniqueness of the themselves so others may live in freedom. crepancies of the Heavenly Hundred, “teen- Denmark, Sweden, Revolution of Dignity and the dramatic “They are remembered forever,” Ms. Farion agers from 17 to grandfathers at 83” laid reforms efforts in Ukraine since the revolu- stated. “The sacrifice of these heroes united down their lives for the betterment of Switzerland give $14M tion. He highlighted the reforms of the the nation and provided a call for defense Ukraine, stated Ms. Chalupa. Ministry of Health and the unfortunate and rejection of dictatorship and Russian The event’s main focus was the two key- to U.N. aid for Ukraine’s east politically motivated court case against domination.” note addresses delivered by Valeriy Chaly, RFE/RL Acting Minister of Health Ulana Suprun. Ms. Chalupa examined the near “mytho- Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States; The first panel discussion featured pre- logical” nature of the Heavenly Hundred and Carl Gershman, president of the The governments of Denmark, Sweden sentations by Marta Farion, president of and their contribution to the building of a National Endowment for Democracy and Switzerland have announced they will the Kyiv Mohyla Foundation of America, revived nation whose dignity would not be (NED). Both spoke eloquently about the pledge some $14 million over the next and Irene Chalupa, editor at StopFake. tarnished again. The sacrifice of the three years to a United Nations project to Ms. Farion spoke of the Ukrainian com- promote social cohesion and strengthen Heavenly Hundred can only be fully (Continued on page 18) regional governance in eastern Ukraine. More than 10,300 people have died since fighting erupted in April 2014 in east- ern Ukraine between Russia-backed mili- tants and Ukrainian forces. Thousands Heavenly Hundred remembered in Washington have been wounded and more than 1.5 mil- lion people have been internally displaced. In a press release on February 8 to announce the new initiative, the three states said the “breakdown in trust” in the conflict- hit region “can only be overcome by job cre- ation, poverty alleviation, anti-corruption measures, law enforcement and judicial reform, and the promotion of human rights.” “The trust of citizens in conflict-affected areas in governmental institutions will improve and they will feel safer if adminis- trative, law enforcement and security capac- ity are strengthened, and it becomes easier for them to access justice and environmen- tal protection. This project will help to sup- port these changes,” said Victor Munteanu, the manager of the U.N.’s Recovery and Peacebuilding Program (RPP). According to the press release, Denmark has pledged to contribute more than $9 million; Sweden – $3 million; and Switzerland – $2 million. RPP has addressed priority needs in eastern Ukraine since the armed conflict erupted in the spring of 2014 after Russia seized Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula. According to the U.N., the RPP is aimed at strengthening community security and social cohesion, supporting the economic WASHINGTON – A large gathering of more than 100 people actively concerned about Ukrainian affairs came together at the recovery of conflict-affected communities. Holodomor Memorial in Washington on a very cold Sunday afternoon, February 17, to honor the Heavenly Hundred who gave their It also works to further decentralize and lives five years ago in Kyiv in their pursuit of achieving a truly independent Ukraine. The commemorative event began with the reform the health-care system in govern- crowd singing the song “Plyve Kacha” that was sung by the large gathering on Kyiv’s Maidan five years ago, expressing its farewell ment-controlled areas of the Donetsk and to the fallen heroes. In the hour that followed, the meaning and importance of what the Heavenly Hundred helped to achieve and Luhansk regions. Ukraine’s continuing fight for its independence in the post-Soviet era was discussed by Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.S. Valeriy The RPP is being implemented by four Chaly, Inci Bowman of the International Committee for Crimea, Michael Sawkiw Jr. of the Ukrainian National Information Service, United Nations agencies and is supported Ilona Doerfler of U.S.-Ukrainian Activists and George Sajewych of United Help Ukraine, who participated in the 2014 Kyiv Maidan by the European Union, the European protests and was seriously injured. In the photograph above, Mr. Sajewych is seen sharing his experience and thoughts about the Investment Bank and the governments of meaning and importance of those events. The hourlong program, coordinated by Rodion Iwanczuk of United Help Ukraine, was Denmark, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, concluded with a memorial service headed by Ukrainian Orthodox Bishop Daniel Zelinsky, joined by priests from Washington-area Sweden, Switzerland and Japan. Its total Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic churches, and the singing of the Ukrainian and Ukrainian national anthems. budget for 2019-2022 is over $50 million. – Yaro Bihun 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8 No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 5

2019: The 125th anniversary of the Ukrainian National Association

by Irene Jarosewich Ukraine who worked dangerous jobs in the coal mines of Pennsylvania. Deaths were PARSIPPANY, NJ – Throughout 2019, the frequent, and young widows did not have Ukrainian National Association, one of the the ability to pay for a funeral, much less oldest fraternal insurance societies in receive future income. From the original America, will celebrate a landmark anniver- “burial policies” that paid funeral expenses sary – 125 years of protecting Ukrainian and provided income to the bereaved fami- Americans and Ukrainian Canadians, and lies, the UNA expanded into a full-service serving Ukrainian communities. insurance provider with tens of thousands The year of events will begin on Friday, of members. February 22, in Shamokin, Pa., the city The distinction of being a fraternal where the Ukrainian National Association insurance society is important. As a frater- (UNA) was established exactly on that day nal society, the UNA is a not-for-profit asso- in 1894. ciation. Proceeds from the sale of insurance Three members of the UNA Executive products are not given to anonymous inves- Committee, President/CEO Stefan Kaczaraj, tors; rather, proceeds go directly to provide COO/National Secretary Yuriy Symczyk and benefits to UNA members and to Ukrainian CFO/Treasurer Roma Lisovich, will travel communities. to Shamokin to receive a proclamation In keeping with a resolution adopted at from Mayor John Brown congratulating the the 39th Regular Convention of the UNA UNA on its 125th anniversary and com- held in May 2018, special emphasis will be memorating Shamokin as the UNA’s birth- focused throughout the year towards grow- place. ing the endowment fund for UNA publica- “United by the bond of our common Canada. For a good sense of UNA achieve- versary events. The committee chair is UNA tions. Ukrainian heritage, the UNA was estab- ments through the decades, a photo archive General Assembly member Bohdana Puzyk. “Communications are essential to main- lished as a fraternal insurance society to of UNA history has been posted for viewing “I consider this to be a great honor to have taining the UNA network and serving our protect our people from the stress of finan- on the UNA website: www.unainc.org. been asked to chair a committee that will communities, both in print or electronical- cial uncertainty,” noted Mr. Kaczaraj. “We The finale for the year will be a grand plan the celebrations of such an auspicious ly,” said Mr. Symczyk. “The UNA newspaper have done this successfully for more than concert – “Celebrating 125 Years!” – that year – honoring 125 years of the UNA’s con- Svoboda, which began publication in 1893, 12 decades – truly a unique legacy in will be held Saturday, November 2. The tinuous service to the Ukrainian communi- a year before the founding of the UNA, America’s history. At the beginning of the concert will include performers from the ties in the United States and Canada. For strongly advocated for the establishment of 20th century, there were more than 600 United States, Canada and Ukraine. Among generations, the UNA has been a powerful this fraternal society. The UNA is indebted fraternal insurance societies. Now there are the performances will be dynamic dances force for keeping Ukrainians in the diaspo- to the first editor of Svoboda, the Rev. less than 100. We are one of them. This is a by the world-renowned Ukrainian Shumka ra united, through our newspapers, our Hryhoriy Hrushka, who consistently wrote testament both to the commitment of the Dancers from Canada, as well as the lyrical publishing house, summer camps for chil- about the vital need for Ukrainians to come UNA to our members and our community, sounds of the bandura by the Women’s dren, scholarships for students, and major together and help each other. The UNA has as well as the loyalty of our members and Bandura Ensemble of North America. Also efforts such as the monument of Taras a long history of promoting the interests of our community to the UNA. I am proud to performing will be virtuoso violinist Vasyl Shevchenko in Washington D.C., as well as Ukraine and Ukrainians through the writ- say that, for 125 years, the UNA has been Popadiuk. numerous projects to battle against Soviet ten word and, while it may now deliver the insuring our community.” The venue for the concert is Dolan disinformation. We have much of which to information in different formats besides on “UNA: Insuring Our Community for 125 Performance Hall, a state-of-the-art theater be proud,” UNA Advisor Puzyk commented. paper, most notably electronically through Years” is the theme for the anniversary on the campus of the College of St. Elizabeth She added, “To help plan this year, I am e-mails, social media and websites – the year, and a jubilee logo was designed by in Morristown, N.J. Easily accessible both by fortunate to be working with a very talent- need for good writing, good editing, good Nadiya Folk to reflect this milestone car and public transportation, the theater is ed and dedicated team that includes Nadiya content remains. The UNA Publication achievement. Throughout 2019, the UNA centrally located for dozens of major Symczyk Folk, Roma Hadzewycz, Roman Endowment Fund will support this goal of will introduce special programs and bene- Ukrainian communities in Pennsylvania, Hirniak, Irene Jarosewich, Myron Kolinsky, sustaining quality communication.” fits to celebrate the 125th anniversary, New Jersey, New York, Connecticut and Roma Lisovich, Eugene Osidacz, Eugene Throughout 2019, information about the among them a restructured youth scholar- other states in the mid-Atlantic and Serba, Tanya Soltys, Oksana Stanko, Yuriy UNA and 125th anniversary events and ship benefit, as well as a charitable giving Northeast from which guests will be travel- Symczyk and Luba Walchuk,” UNA Advisor activities will be available through the UNA benefit. In addition, the anniversary will be ing. For those planning to travel for more Puzyk commented. publications Svoboda and The Ukrainian actively promoted at festivals and commu- than just the evening, the theater is near Weekly, both in print and online (svoboda- The Mission of the UNA nity events throughout America and hotels and a train station, close to major air- news.com and ukrweekly.com), on the UNA ports, and an easy trip into Manhattan. In 1894, the establishment of the UNA website (unainc.org), as well as by follow- Irene Jarosewich is an advisor on the In mid-2018, the UNA 125 Committee was driven by the need to help the thou- ing Ukrainian National Association on UNA General Assembly. was established to plan and manage anni- sands of new immigrants arriving from Facebook. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8

The Ukrainian Weekly Svoboda editorial from 1893: “We need a national organization” The UNA’s 125th anniversary This week’s issues of both Svoboda (issue date February 22) and The Ukrainian Reprinted below are excerpts of the Svoboda editorial of November 1, 1893, which Weekly (February 24) have special sections dedicated to a milestone anniversary of called for the establishment of a fraternal organization for Ukrainians in the United our publisher, the Ukrainian National Association – its 125th. States. The front-page editorial was titled “We need a national organization.” (At that The UNA is the oldest and largest Ukrainian fraternal organization. Indeed, it is time, Ukrainians were known as Ruthenians, and the original Ukrainian text of the edi- among the oldest fraternal organizations in the United States. President/CEO Stefan torial referred to “Rusyny.” In the translation below, which is reprinted from “Ukrainian Kaczaraj points out in a story about the UNA jubilee that appears on page 5 of this National Association: Its Past and Present,” the 70th anniversary history of the UNA issue: “At the beginning of the 20th century, there were more than 600 fraternal written by Anthony Dragan, the term “Ruthenian” has been replaced by “Ukrainian.”) insurance societies. Now there are less than 100. We are one of them. This is a testa- ment both to the commitment of the UNA to our members and our community, as ...we promised that we would explain Association would be as follows: well as the loyalty of our members and our community to the UNA. I am proud to say how we, Ukrainians, living here in free- that, for 125 years, the UNA has been insuring our community.” dom, can improve our lot and show our after death; It was back on February 22, 1894, that a group of Ukrainian (then called neighbors that the Ukrainian people are • to help the ailing and to pay benefits- Ruthenian or Rusyn) activists convened in Shamokin, Pa., for the founding meeting also part of America and occupy a place of ning schools for adults; of what would become the Ukrainian National Association. Svoboda reported: “…on honor among all other peoples. ... • to establish reading rooms and eve the day when all America celebrates the birthday anniversary of the great George Just as the fish needs water, as the bird people with the help of inexpensive publi- Washington, fearless fighter for liberty and the rights of man, Rusyn priests, dele- must have wings, as the thirsty need to cations,• to promote as it is being enlightenment done in the among old coun our- gates of Rusyn brotherhoods and Rusyn patriots from many areas assembled at 9 drink and the hungry need bread, just as try; a.m. in the Ukrainian church in Shamokin, Pa., to ask God’s help in launching this all- every one of us needs air, so do we all important project – the founding of the ‘Ruskyi Narodnyi Soyuz.’ ” Ukrainians scattered across this land need American citizens; Those pioneers of the UNA had heeded the call of the biweekly newspaper a national organization, namely such a • to insist that Ukrainians become Svoboda – founded in September 1893 in Jersey City, N.J. – which advocated the brotherhood, such a national union that an active part in the elections; establishment of “a national organization… that would embrace each and every would embrace each and every Ukrainian • to organize political clubs and to take Rusyn no matter where he lives.” (An excerpt from that historic editorial dated no matter where he lives. One man cannot crooks and operators. November 1, 1893, appears to the right.) The paramount purpose of this organiza- lift a heavy stone, but when three or four To• to ensure defend successful our people development against sharks, of tion, Svoboda explained, was to “work together to improve our lot in this new land.” men put their strength to it, the stone will the Ukrainian National Association, it will This new national organization would seek to help the infirm and the widowed, pro- soon be lifted, it is just as difficult for one be necessary to purchase a home in a city mote education and enlightenment, and encourage immigrants to become American man to rid himself of want and poverty, that would be found most appropriate, and citizens and take an active part in the political life of their new country. At the same but with the help of a few he can do it. One to name it the Ukrainian National Home. ... time, this organization would promulgate knowledge about the language, history man cannot help all, but all can easily help A new Ukrainian generation is rapidly and heritage of its members’ ancestral homeland. the man. growing up here in America, but who is to At the fraternal organization’s first convention, held on May 30, 1894, in It is clear then that in unity there is provide a good future for the Ukrainian Shamokin, there were 17 delegates and assets totaled $220.35. It was decided that strength, and it is not easily defeated. youth? What will happen if this youth Svoboda would serve as its official organ, even though the paper was not owned by Therefore, let us unite brothers, voluntary grows up without knowledge of the the organization. Significantly, during that convention “Shche Ne Vmerla Ukraina” exiles from our native land, our fatherland, Ukrainian language, Ukrainian history and was heard for the first time in America, performed by the choirs of Olyphant and let us come closer together and get to Ukrainian religion? Shamokin. (The song was adopted as Ukraine’s national anthem in 1917.) know each other better, and take a closer It would be the responsibility of the By 1904, as UNA historian Dr. Myron B. Kuropas has documented, the RNS was look at our poverty, our want, our short- Ukrainian National Association to find out undergoing ethnonational development and increasingly identifying as Ukrainian. comings, our needs. Let us exchange ideas, how many Ukrainian children of school As a result, at the 1914 convention the name of the RNS was changed to Ukrainian let us open our hearts to each other and age there are in various cities, and wheth- National Association. An announcement of the convention’s decisions published in see how we can solve, our problems er the people themselves can maintain a Svoboda noted that the name change came as the fate of Ukraine was being decided together, and rid ourselves of our common teacher or if outside help is needed. during wartime and in the 100th anniversary year of Shevchenko’s birth. (It is worth ills! We are certain that this idea, this plan of noting that Shevchenko’s words “Uchitesia, braty moyi…” first appeared atop ...we Ukrainians always seem to be ours will be welcomed by Ukrainians in all Svoboda’s front page in its premiere issue, and that Shevchenko is revered as the behind in everything. We have nothing and America, although we expect to find many patron of the UNA.) And thus, “the organization …overtly acknowledged its connec- we are treated as nothing. Come now, who will think that all of this is quite tion to the 40-million-strong Ukrainian nation.” brothers, let’s wake up, let us get to work. unnecessary. The rest, as they say, is history. The Ukrainian National Association would go on to Let us look how others have reaped such Come what may, we are bravely calling play a leading role in the development of Ukrainian American community life, as good harvests, while we do not even know on the Ukrainian people: Have faith in our readers will see in this special section. Today, it continues its involvement in our where to buy a sickle. Let us finally rid our- idea! We swear to God Almighty that our community as an organization with a membership base and assets that have grown selves of this passive slumber, this negli- sole concern is the good of the people. exponentially since its founding. gence and indifference, let us stop saying Wake up and see who is your brother and Dear Readers, please join us in celebrating the UNA’s 125 years of achievements “oh, leave things as they are,” let us follow who wishes you well. You have eyes, look and service to our community and our nation. the example of others and show that we at what is happening around you, how you too are strong and that we can take care of are being abused and ignored, and how ourselves. There are many of us here now only your work, bathed in sweat and – hundreds of thousands of Ukrainians blood, is appreciated by those who care from both sides of the green Carpathian solely for their own pockets. They get rich Feb. Turning the pages back... Mountains. on your ignorance, stupidity and helpless- After long deliberations, dear brothers, ness while you, poor man, rot deep in the Twenty-five years ago, on February 19, 1994, the Ukrainian on the needs of the Ukrainian American mine or, like an ox, pull trucks in the facto- 19 National Association celebrated the 100th anniversary of its people, we have come to the conclusion ry, slaving for everybody but yourself... But founding with a gala concert at Carnegie Hall in New York. that we should share with you an idea when you become ill and die in pain, your 1994 The Centennial Concert featured the world premiere of the born within our soul out of deep love and friends must beg for money among your “Jubilee Cantata” by Kyiv composer Ivan Karabyts. The cantata concern for the Ukrainian people. If this own people so that your sinful body is not for choir, soprano, bass, piano, cello and percussion, with lyrics idea, this thought becomes a reality, the thrown to the dogs but is buried in a by ex-political prisoner Mykola Rudenko, was commissioned by the UNA to mark its future generations born in this land of the Christian way with a cross on your grave, 100th anniversary. free will thank us and remember us kindly humbly awaiting the day of resurrection. With baton in hand, Mr. Karabyts conducted the Ukrainian Chorus Dumka (under the and adorn our graves with flowers nursed We firmly hope and believe that our call direction of Vasyl Hrechynsky), the Ukrainian National Choir (under the direction of by tears of joy and gratitude. Calling on will not be the voice of one crying in the Michael Dlaboha), Metropolitan Opera bass Paul Plishka, New York City Opera soprano Almighty God to bless this seed which we wilderness and that our dear Ukrainian Oksana Krovytska, pianist Mykola Suk and cellist Volodymyr Pateleyev. Pianists Genya throw into the Ukrainian tillage, we wish friends will raise their own voices and Paley, Thomas Hrynkiw and percussionist Michael Sgourous were accompanists. to inform the Ukrainian worker toiling write to us. Among the favorites were the folk-influenced Lysenko selections: the chorus from the hard either in dark mines or in factories If our fellow Ukrainians fail to respond opera “Utoplena” (The Drowned Maiden) and the “Vesnianky” (Spring Songs) arrange- where death lurks behind thousands of to our call and if they neglect this impor- ments, the latter featuring soprano Vera McFeaters. Ms. Krovytska’s masterful soprano wheels, that it is imperative to create a tant and burning matter, they will have was showcased in Antonin Dvorak’s “Song to the Moon” from the opera “Rusalka,” in national organization in America known given a sad account of their spiritual matu- Giacomo Puccini’s aria “Tu, che di gel sei cinta” from “Turandot,” and in Dr. Ihor as the Ukrainian National Association rity and determination. But we do not Sonevytsky’s “Pokhmillya” (with lyrics by Oleksander Oles) and “Your Eyes” (lyrics by Ivan which would be open to the Ukrainian believe that, for our people will raise their Franko) sung by Mr. Plishka. workers only, financed by their moneys to mighty voice and Ukrainians everywhere The Leontovych String Quartet was noted for its finesse and polish, as well as its rendi- assist needy fellow workers, controlled will say: We need the Ukrainian National tion of Myroslav Skoryk’s “Melody,” a transcription of an excerpt from one of the compos- and governed by the workers, who would Association, we must get to know each er’s film scores. thus maintain and administer their own other better, we must unite, we must work funds. together to improve our lot in this new (Continued on page 20) The aims of the Ukrainian National land! No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 7

UNA General Assembly for 2018-2022 UNA Executive Officers, 1894-2018 Following is a list of the executive officers of the Ukrainian National Association elected at UNA conven- tions from 1894 through the convention of 2018. Readers will note changes in terminology in the names of executive offices, e.g. supreme president to president; as well as the elimination of certain executive posi- tions, e.g. supreme vice-presidentess, supreme organiz- er. The list was compiled based on convention reports, UNA histories and information published through the years in Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly. An aster- isk (*) indicates that an officer died before completing his/her term of office.

SUPREME PRESIDENTS Theodosius Talpash, 1894-1895 John Glowa, 1895-1898 Yuriy Khyliak, 1898-1900 Rev. Anthony Bonchevsky, 1900-1902 Rev. Nicholas Stefanovych, 1902-1904 Konstantine Kirczow, 1904-1908 Dmitro Kapitula, 1908-1917 Konstantine Kirczow, 1917-1920 Simon Yadlowski, 1920-1925 Theodore Hrytsey, 1925-1929 Michael Gold/The Corporate Image Nicholas Muraszko, 1929-1949* Gregory Herman 1949-1950 (acting president) PRESIDENT/ CHIEF OPERATIONS ADVISORS Dmytro Halychyn, 1950-1961* CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER/NATIONAL Olya Czerkas HONORARY Joseph Lesawyer, 1961-1978 OFFICER SECRETARY Nicholas Fil MEMBERS OF THE John O. Flis, 1978-1990 Stefan Kaczaraj Yuriy Symczyk Gloria Horbaty GENERAL ASSEMBLY Ulana Diachuk, 1990-1994 Irene Jarosewich CHIEF FINANCIAL Myron B. Kuropas FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT Oksana Koziak Gerald Tysiak OFFICER/TREASURER Taras Szmagala Sr. PRESIDENTS Michael Luciw Ulana Diachuk, 1994-2002 Roma Lisovich Anatole Doroshenko SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT Julian Pishko Stefan Kaczaraj, 2002-2018 Eugene Serba AUDITORS Bohdana Puzyk Ulana Diachuk George Fedorijczuk Oksana Stanko Eugene Oscislawski SUPREME VICE-PRESIDENTS DIRECTOR FOR CANADA Andrij Skyba Lubov Streletsky Myron Groch Michael Yevchak, 1894-1895 Ewhen Osidacz Luba Walchuk Andrij V.R. Szul Theodosius Talpash, 1895-1896 Oleksiy Kuryla, 1896-1897 Petro Sekerak, 1897-1898 Ivan Dobosh, 1898-1900 Alexis Sharshon, 1900-1902 1994 editorial from The Weekly: Michael Kravchyshyn, 1902-1904 Semen Mytrenko, 1904-1906 ‘With a vision for the future’ Ivan Paryliak, 1906-1908 Theodore Kulychytsky-Gut, 1908-1910 The editorial below was published in the February 20, 1994, issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, which was dedicated to Ivan Marton, 1910-1912 the centennial of the Ukrainian National Association. Vasyl Suvak, 1912-1914 Ivan Vaverchak, 1914-1917 One hundred years ago, 10 brotherhoods, having assets Conquest’s “The Harvest of Sorrow.” It was a major donor Andrew Stefanovych, 1917-1920 totaling $220 and a total membership of 439, resolved to to the work of the U.S. Commission on the Ukraine Famine Theodore Hrytsey, 1920-1925 form the Ukrainian National Association (then known as as well as to the Harvard Project on the Millennium of Michael Uhorchak, 1925-1929 the Ruskyi Narodnyi Soyuz). They acted on the suggestion Christianity in Ukraine. Vasyl Hryshko, 1929-1933 of a historic editorial that appeared in Svoboda on Not to be forgotten are the UNA’s illustrious endeavors Volodymyr Malewich, 1933-1937 November 1, 1893: “Ukrainians scattered across this land in the field of publishing (two newspapers, Svoboda and Gregory Herman, 1937-1950 need a national organization, namely such a brotherhood, The Ukrainian Weekly, as well as the Veselka children’s Joseph Lesawyer, 1950-1954 such a national union that would embrace each and every magazine), its scholarships for college students in the U.S. Michael Piznak, 1954-1958 Ukrainian no matter where he lives. ...in unity there is and Canada, its roles as patron of the arts and promoter of Joseph Lesawyer, 1958-1961 strength, and it is not easily defeated. ...” sports, its care for the elderly, and its assistance to needy Stephen Kuropas, 1961-1970 On February 22, 1894, the word became deed. The victims of natural and man-made disasters, be they in the John Teluk, 1970-1974 Ruthenian National Association was established, “it has U.S., Ukraine, or any part of the Ukrainian diaspora. John Flis, 1974-1978 come to be,” proclaimed Svoboda. The newspaper editori- With the declaration of Ukraine’s independence, the UNA Myron Kuropas, 1978-1990 alized: “Dear brothers, now that a great number of us have focused on helping the people of that formerly Soviet- Nestor Olesnycky, 1990-1994 gotten together and founded the association, let us all join dominated land. It created a Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine it. ... You, who had been given up for lost by your brothers that has supported many a project, from textbooks for the VICE-PRESIDENT in Ukraine, let the world know that you are alive, and that children of Ukraine to handbooks for businesspersons, and Nestor Olesnycky, 1994-1998 here, in America, the life of the Ukrainian community is it has initiated its own educational projects, the Teaching throbbing with vigor and activity. ...The Ukrainian National English in Ukraine Program and the Summer institute for FIRST VICE-PRESIDENTS Association has been founded, and the Ukrainian people in teachers of the English language. It also funds the Kyiv Press Stefko Kuropas, 1998-2002 America have risen from the dead...” Bureau that is staffed, on a rotating basis, by editorial staff- Martha Lysko, 2002-2006 And so it was, the Ukrainian community in North ers of The Ukrainian Weekly – the first full-time Kyiv-based Zenon Holubec, 2006-2010 America grew and prospered, as did the Ukrainian press bureau to serve a Western news outlet. Michael Koziupa, 2010-2018 National Association. Today, at 100 years of age, it has In short, the UNA has always been there for all assets of $72.5 million and a membership of 64,000. it has Ukrainians. Will it continue to be there in the next 100 SUPREME VICE-PRESIDENTESSES grown far, far beyond what it was at the time of its found- years? Will the Ukrainian National Association’s second Maria Cheremshak, 1908-1912 ing. But one thing has remained constant: its devotion to century be as illustrious as its first? The future depends Mary Bilyk, 1912-1920 its founding principles. Throughout its history, the UNA has upon both the new generations of Ukrainians who have Maria Olshanytska, 1920-1929 always extended a helping hand to its members, the grown up in North America and the new wave of immi- Julia Bavoliak, 1929-1933 Ukrainian community in the United States and Canada, grants recently arrived on these shores from Ukraine. Will Maria Olshanytska, 1933-1937 Ukrainians wherever they have settled, and to Ukraine. they see the value of the Ukrainian National Association, Mary Malevich, 1937-1950 The UNA has supported countless community causes, become its members and take upon themselves the organi- Genevieve Zepko-Zerebniak, 1950-1958 from the erection of a monument to Taras Shevchenko in zation’s leadership? That, dear readers, only time will tell. Anna Herman, 1958-1966 Washington and the creation of the World Congress of Free However, we can state with all certainty that the UNA, as Mary Dushnyck, 1966-1982 Ukrainians to the establishment of Ukrainian studies it marks the centennial of its humble yet profound begin- Gloria Paschen, 1982-1994 chairs and the Ukrainian Research institute at Harvard nings, is moving ahead in keeping with its anniversary University, it has published numerous books, from motto: “With reverence for the past, with a vision for the (Continued on page 11) Mykhailo Hrushevsky’s “History of Ukraine” to Robert future.” 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8 The Ukrainian National Association: A decade-by-decade historical snapshot

The history of the Ukrainian National Association from 1894 to 1994 is document- ed in a book by Dr. Myron Kuropas, “Ukrainian Citadel: The First Hundred Years of The Ukrainian National Association,” pub- lished by The University of Toronto Press. In this special section of The Ukrainian Weekly dedicated to the 125th anniversary of the UNA, we offer excerpts from Dr. Kuropas’ manuscript, reprinted with permission from the author. (Please note that the Ukrainian National Association [UNA] was known as the Ruskyi Narodnyi Soyuz [RNS] for the first 20 years of its existence.) The sections covering the the years after Dr. Kuropas’s book was published are based on information published in The Ukrainian Weekly. The 1890s From its founding in 1894 to its centen- nial in 1994, the UNA and the Ukrainian At a picnic of UNA Branch 230 in Youngstown, Ohio, in 1924. community have been one. They are still inseparable. What happens to the grant schools,” within which the member- autonomous Ukrainian exarchy in the Union; in 1918 it became the Ukrainian Ukrainian community happens to the UNA. ship learned to develop and operate demo- United States. And it was the American Workingmen’s Association, which most And what is good for the UNA has usually cratic institutions, was another early theme Circle that eventually took control of the recently was known as the Ukrainian been good for the community. of fraternal life. They were led by enlight- RNS, and involved the organization in the Fraternal Association.] Those Rusyns who laid the foundation for ened leaders determined to demonstrate to establishment of reading rooms, enlighten- After 10 years of Ukrainianization within what was later to become the Ukrainian the American world that Rusyns under- ment societies, cultural enterprises, youth the organization and on the pages of National Association were people of vision stood and appreciated the democratic pro- organizations and ethnic heritage schools. Svoboda, at the 1914 convention, the name and high moral standards. They saw what cess... of the RNS was changed to Ukrainian The 1910s needed to be done to improve life in the National Association. The 1900s fledgling Rusyn community, and they did it. Whereas the American Circle priests The latter half of the 1910s was charac- Given the sordid quality of life among The 1904 convention of the Ruskyi were careful not to allow their Catholicism terized by the UNA’s active role in attempt- Ukraine’s early immigrants, especially in the Narodnyi Soyuz (Shamokin, Pa.) was a truly to dominate, this changed with the arrival ing to unify the Ukrainian population in the coal mining areas of Pennsylvania, and the memorable event in the history of of a new generation of priests. Allowing U.S. into a political coalition. It also con- competition which existed from older, more America’s Ukrainian community. In many Catholicism to become the focal point of ducted a number of fund-raising efforts to established fraternal societies, the very fact ways it marked the end of an era of ethnon- their efforts, they began to intimidate the aid its brethren in Ukraine, collecting mon- that an organization such as the RNS was ational searching and the beginning of an laity within Soyuz (as the fraternal organi- ies to aid Ukrainian war victims, then an established at all is in some ways a miracle... era of ethnonational development. From zation was known) and to push for de-sec- autonomous Ukraine, then a united, sover- Although the primary goal of the RNS that moment on, the RNS was on its way to ularization. eign Ukraine, and finally, due to historic cir- was to provide burial expenses for mem- becoming an organization that was This end was briefly achieved at the cumstances, just Galicia. bers and their families, the organization Ukrainian in both mind and spirit. It would 1910 convention when Soyuz came under The 1920s was also committed to national enlighten- take a group known as the American Circle the control of Bishop Soter Ortynsky. In ret- ment and personal growth. From its incep- 10 more years, but the goal was on the rospect, the convention was a step back for The 1920s represented a period of con- tion, the RNS emphasized national pride, horizon.... the community. Out of one fraternal benefit solidation and expansion of the UNA man- collective resistance to exploitation and The American Circle was initiated by society emerged three. Out of unity came date. Politically, the organization remained economic mobility through education. The seven Lviv seminarians, all close personal strife. Out of cooperation evolved irrational squarely and firmly in the nationalist camp, RNS, more than any other single institution friends, who vowed to take up their pasto- competition. first rejecting, then condemning both the in the United States, transformed the Rusyn ral duties in the U.S. and to organize the This end was briefly achieved at the Communist and Hetmanist (Monarchist) peasant into a Ukrainian patriot... Rusyn community along Ukrainian ethnon- 1910 convention when Soyuz came under ideologies. For Soyuz, a future independent In many Rusyn communities, the cre- ational lines. ...Politically active in Galicia, the control of Bishop Soter Ortynsky. In ret- Ukraine would be a pluralistic nation-state ation of a local mutual aid society often pre- Circle members were part of a new genera- rospect, the convention was a step back for that respected the human and civil rights of ceded the establishment of a church build- tion of Rusyn priests who were sympathet- the community. Out of one fraternal benefit all of its citizens. Having been burnt by too ing committee.... ic to the ideals of the Radical Party, a social- society emerged three. Out of unity came much reliance on other nations, the prevail- As with most organizations, internal ist group that included the poet Ivan strife. [Bishop Ortynsky helped establish ing attitude within the UNA and other secu- strife was inevitable, especially when the Franko... the Association of Ruthenian Greek lar organizations in the community was on membership consisted of people from vari- Composed of unusually competent, high- Catholic Brotherhoods, Christian Love, in self-reliance, achieving victory “by our ous regions of Ukraine. Led by influential ly motivated and militant individuals, the 1911; the next year it became the strength alone.” Since no one else was help- priests with different ethnonational orien- American Circle led the Rusyn/Ukrainian Providence Association of Ruthenian ing Ukraine, it remained for the community tations, Rusyn fraternals soon became fight against Latinization, Russification and Catholics of America. Meanwhile, a commit- to do so. political battlegrounds... Magyarization. Circle members were in the tee that protested the RNS’s new direction Following a tradition established by its Rusyn fraternals functioning as “immi- forefront of the struggle to establish an a year later formed the Ruthenian National priest-founders, the UNA believed the laity should play a major role in governing the Catholic Church, a posture rejected by Bishop Constantine Bohachevsky, who was determined to re-establish discipline in what he perceived to be a somewhat rud- derless institution. Once again a power struggle ensued between the religious and secular leaders of the community. ... The 1920s were also a time during which the UNA leadership, growing increasingly long in tooth, began to focus more of its attention on the younger generation. An orphanage became a prime goal of the membership. The juvenile department was reorganized to permit great hands-on par- ticipation by the younger generation... But the UNA matured. Realizing that its organization was no longer the one and only secular organization in the communi- ty, the UNA leadership attempted first to unify the entire community into one large political coalition and later, all the Spencer & Wyckoff Participants of the UNA’s 18th Convention in 1933 in Detroit. (Continued on page 9) No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 9

Sen. John F. Kennedy among delegates at the UNA’s 23rd Convention in At the 50th anniversary celebration of UNA Branch 102 in Cleveland in 1952. Washington in 1954.

increased the UNA base in Canada; enrolled During the 1941 convention in sented the Ukrainian perspective to The UNA... some 10,000 new members, representing a Harrisburg, Pa., Supreme President American readers. ... phenomenal growth factor of 30 percent; Nicholas Murashko told the delegates: “We Encouraged by Svoboda and The (Continued from page 8) published a history of the UNA and the believe that they (our brothers and sisters Ukrainian Weekly, “Ukrainian independence Ukrainian benefit societies. Although it Ukrainian American community; devel- in Ukraine) will break the chains that bind Days” became more and more common at failed during the 1920s, the UNA concen- oped a youth outreach program which them; the day is near when the Ukrainian American city halls and state capitols. trated its efforts on fund-raising efforts and included the publication of The Ukrainian people will be free of any oppression... Congressional passage of the Captive coalition-building, major UNA activities for Weekly; and initiated the Ukrainian Youth Ukrainian Americans will live to see the day Nations Resolution in 1959, proclaiming the the next 70 years. League of North America. when the bright rays of hope and faith in annual observance of Captive Nations Week, Svoboda, the official organ of the UNA, the great future of a free and democratic represented the pinnacle of Ukrainian polit- The 1940s crystallized its position during this period. Ukraine will reach our shores from Kyiv.” ical activity during the 1950s. What emerged after much agonizing review During the 1940s, America’s Communist UNA members also took part in the U.S. It was during the 1950s that the UNA was was a national ideology which would sus- front intensified the defamation campaign war effort during the second world war, able to concentrate much of its attention on tain and nurture the Ukrainian American against the Ukrainian National with thousands fighting in the U.S. military... the younger generation. A resort was pur- community during the difficult years that Association... Realizing that truth and jus- Perhaps the greatest achievement of the chased in the Catskill Mountain region of lay ahead – it was an ideology dedicated to tice were on their side, UNA leaders took UNA during the 1940s was the campaign to New York state; cultural courses for teenag- the establishment of one sovereign and on the enemy head to head. save Ukrainian displaced persons in ers were instituted in cooperation with the independent Ukrainian nation-state. ...The UNA attempted to counter detrac- Europe. The UNA helped establish, finance Ukrainian Youth League of North America. A tors of the Ukrainian cause with the truth. A and lead the United Ukrainian American The 1930s children’s camp was started at the resort for number of scholarly publications were Relief Committee (UUARC) in its monu- 6- to 12-year-olds. The children’s magazine Although the 1930s were a time of great financed by the UNA along with lectures at mental task of providing relief and protec- Veselka was born; The Ukrainian Weekly economic, political and social uncertainty Columbia University. ... And the UNA tion for Ukrainian refugees... developed a solid stable of regular colum- in the United States, it was a decade when financed the first and perhaps most signifi- The 1950s nists and became more independent of the Ukrainian National Association really cant English-language scholarly publication, Svoboda; and after years of cajoling and came into its own. Bolstered by the so- a one-volume condensation of Mykhailo Known as the “golden decade” of the pleading, UNA branches began to elect called “military immigration” and the rise Hrushevsky’s multi-volume history of Ukrainian National Association, the 1950s younger delegates to the convention to carry of Ukrainian nationalism within the com- Ukraine, published by Yale University Press. were an era of hope and renewal. Between on the traditions of the past. Ukrainian munity, as well as among the leadership The UNA played an important role in the 1950 and 1960, the membership of the American youth remained high on the UNA cadres of the organization, the UNA was formation of a national congress of UNA increased by some 20,000, while total agenda throughout the decade... able to continue its focus on Ukraine, pro- Ukrainian Americans [the Ukrainian assets more than doubled. There was also the factor of an unusually viding moral and financial support for Congress Committee of America], whose In the war for recognition of Ukrainian talented Supreme Assembly which not only nationalistic organizations in eastern founding convention was held on May 24, national aspirations, the UNA began to win a produced excellent think pieces for the Galicia; publicize, mobilize and support 1940, in Washington, D.C. The political plat- few battles during the 1950s. Under “UNA Trybuna” page but also helped orga- demonstrations throughout the United form reiterated Ukraine’s historical right to Presidents Harry Truman and Dwight nize new members. Although most were States protesting Polish pacification and independence, emphasizing the “merciless Eisenhower, Ukrainian aspirations were not Ukrainian-born, many had come here as Ukraine’s Great Famine; lobby the U.S. gov- oppression” of Ukrainians by Poland’s poli- ignored and the notion of liberation of the young men and women and were sensitive ernment regarding the Famine, an effort cy of colonization and pacification and the “captive nations” began to take hold among to the needs of the younger generation. which resulted in the introduction of a con- genocidal starvation, liquidation and some Americans. Believing that the time They supported youth initiatives and gressional bill condemning Soviet actions imprisonment of Ukrainians by the was ripe to take the offensive against Soviet pushed for greater professionalization in Ukraine. Bolsheviks. The statement ended with the disinformation, the UNA funded a number within UNA ranks. Full-time UNA organiz- It also provided economic assistance to rejection of all totalitarian ideologies, such of English-language books by Prof. Clarence ers for the United States and Canada were members hard-hit by the Depression; as Bolshevism and Nazism... Manning of Columbia University, who pre- subsequently hired to assist local secretar- ies in their search for new members. Not everything, however, was rosy. The culture clash between old immigrants and their offspring and the new immigrants and their offspring that surfaced during the early 1950s never really healed. Animosities lingered well into the 1970s, affecting UNA growth. Another blemish was the growing bellig- erence between UNA members of the Banderite camp of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) and those of the Melnykite camp. Their combative atti- tude only increased in the years that fol- lowed, leading, in time, to a serious split within UNA ranks. During the 1950s, how- ever, the OUN wars were a positive devel- opment. Both the OUN(B) and OUN(M) worked diligently to enroll new members so that their particular faction could control more branches and elect more Supreme Assembly members. …

At the UNA’s 75th anniversary banquet in New York in 1969. (Continued on page 10) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8

For the first time ever, in 1998, the UNA The UNA... held its convention in Canada. The UNA emerged from the Toronto convention with (Continued from page 9) its flagship daily, Svoboda, reduced to a The 1960s weekly publication in order to cut expens- es, and with a mandate to merge with two After many bitter years of estrangement other Ukrainian fraternal organizations. from the Ukrainian Catholic Church in The new weekly Svoboda made its appear- America, the UNA was finally able to ance on July 3, 1998. achieve a reconciliation which benefitted One month after the UNA convention, both the Church and the fraternal. ...Catholic the UFA, meeting at its own convention, and Orthodox hierarchs were able to sit voted against merger with the UNA. The down together. ... sticking point was the UFA’s insistence that The UNA played a crucial role in the erec- the merged entity be called Ukrainian tion of the Taras Shevchenko monument in National Fraternal Association – a name Washington, initiating the idea, garnering change rejected by UNA delegates. The fol- American Congressional advocates, estab- lowing year, mergers with both the UFA lishing a communitywide base of support... and the UNAA were put on hold. The struggle for Ukrainian recognition The 2000s continued unabated. Both Svoboda and The Weekly supported political demonstrations, Saul When a coal mine disaster near kept Ukrainian Americans informed about The UNA Supreme Assembly’s annual meeting in May 1967 at Soyuzivka. Krasnodon, Luhansk Oblast in Ukraine, current issues related to Ukrainian aspira- took the lives of 81 miners in March 2000, tions and combated disinformation. ... been as much UNA visibility in Washington, building that was meant for seniors’ hous- the UNA extended its fraternal hand to There was also an expansion of the UNA and the self-confidence which was generat- ing at Soyuzivka... their families. The UNA and its members presence in Canada, beginning with UNA ed was intoxicating. The UNA learned that The 1990s donated $9,405 through the Ukrainian participation in the annual Ukrainian it too could be a major player in political National Foundation and that aid was deliv- National Festival in Dauphin, Manitoba, affairs related to Ukraine. ... At the 1990 convention in Baltimore, the ered on September 29 by representatives during which the early pioneering role of Perhaps the greatest disappointment of UNA elected its first female supreme presi- of the United Ukrainian American Relief the UNA in western Canada was recognized the 1970s was the Moroz debacle. After dent, Ulana Diachuk, and established a Fund Committee and the UNA. for the Rebirth of Ukraine. Then, at its and celebrated. more than a decade of lobbying, campaign- On the financial front, 2001 was a turn- September 1990 meeting, the new Supreme Always committed to unity among ing and pleading on his behalf, Valentyn around year. At the March 24 meeting of Assembly voted to open a UNA press bureau Ukrainians in the free world, the UNA Moroz was released from the Soviet gulag the UNA Executive Committee – the first of in Kyiv. Marta Kolomayets, an associate edi- helped bring about the first World Congress to the UNA. ...For the UNA, enthusiasm 2001, it was reported that the UNA had faded within 11 days, Moroz became a tool tor of The Weekly, arrived in Ukraine’s capi- ended the year 2000 with the lowest deficit of Free Ukrainians [1967], arguing that its tal in January 1991 to serve as the UNA creation was “a natural sequel to what the of the Ukrainian Liberation Front… in over 10 years. The greatly improved press bureau’s first correspondent. She financial status of the UNA was mainly due UNA set in motion” in 1894. ... The 1980s became the first accredited U.S. correspon- All was not well, however. There were to the reduction in the deficits of its publi- The decade began on a sour note, with dent in Kyiv just over seven months before storm clouds on the horizon. The conflict cations and a reduction in operating the UNA withdrawing from the Ukrainian Ukraine would declare its independence. between old and new immigration youth expenses. Meanwhile, UNA President Ulana Congress Committee of America because of Two centennials were marked during had never been resolved. There was no Diachuk published an article in which she domination of the right and helping to the decade: 1993 was the 100th anniversa- consensus on what constituted a Ukrainian spelled out how much aid the UNA had establish the Ukrainian American ry of the founding of Svoboda, and 1994 identity in the United States. Political given to Ukraine and its citizens since the Coordinating Council. ... was the UNA’s 100th, which was celebrated squabbling was alienating Ukrainian county’s independence was proclaimed in Throughout the 1980s, the UNA went on with a gala concert at Carnegie Hall that American youth. And no one, it seemed, 1991. The total: an amazing $1,171,511 for the offensive with a number of initiatives featured the world premiere of the special- books, scholarships, aid to various organi- knew what to do. aimed at informing both the Ukrainian and ly commissioned work by Kyiv composer zations and more. The 1970s the American public about the true nature Ivan Karabyts titled “Jubilee Cantata.” At the UNA convention in 2002, the size of the calumny being penetrated against The 1994 UNA convention was notable of the General Assembly was reduced from The 1970s began with the UNA respond- for the adoption of changes to the organiza- the Ukrainian people, as the Soviet Union 25 members to 20, and two major issues ing to two tragedies, one in Europe, the tion’s by-laws that were meant to modern- intensified its defamation campaign against were discussed: the future of the UNA in ize the organization and the deletion of the result of a natural disaster, the other in the the Ukrainian community in the free world, Canada, where membership had been term “supreme” from the UNA lexicon. United States, the result of a human disaster. resurrecting charges of anti-Semitism and declining steadily, and the fate of the Thus, the Supreme Assembly became the The earthquake in Banja Luka, Yugoslavia, Nazism which were so successfully applied 50-year-old Soyuzivka, which clearly was General Assembly, and officers were no lon- killed hundreds of Ukrainians. The drug epi- in the 1930s and 1940s.... near and dear to the hearts of delegates. ger “supremes,” but simply presidents, vice- demic had the potential to kill thousands of A UNA office was eventually established Much discussion at the convention was Ukrainians, especially young people, in Washington and charged with the presidents, etc. Also noteworthy was the recognition in the by-laws that the UNA had devoted to the Fourth Wave of immigrants responding to the temper of the times. responsibility of defending Ukrainian from Ukraine, and, indeed, their influence The completion of a 15-story UNA head- American interests. ... not one, but two official publications, Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly. was felt at the convention. The matter of a quarters building in Jersey City, N.J., was a Perhaps the single most significant con- UNA-UFA merger came up once again dur- significant milestone in the history of the tribution of the UNA in the struggle to pro- At the beginning of 1995, the UNA opened an office in the Toronto area to serve its ing 2002, but once again it went nowhere. UNA, but the fraternal continued having mulgate the Ukrainian agenda during the The General Assembly voted in problems attracting youth to its ranks. ... 1980s, was the role “Batko Soyuz” played in membership in Canada and to expand the membership base in that country (the office November 2003 to rejoin the Ukrainian It was during the 1970s that The educating the American public about the Congress Committee of America, which the Ukrainian Weekly really came into its own Great Famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine, was closed at the end of 1998). Later that year the General Assembly voted to sell the UNA, along with many other Ukrainian with reporting and commentary that was publishing a special issue of The Ukrainian UNA’s 15-story headquarters building in organizations had quit in 1980 after irregu- second to none in the Ukrainian communi- Weekly, a monograph on the subject and Jersey City. Due to budget considerations, the larities at the UCCA’s ill-fated 13th con- ty. ... financing Dr. Robert Conquest’s book, “The UNA Washington Office, headed since its gress. In a statement headlined “Let the The UNA was also in the forefront of the Harvest of Sorrow.” ... inception by Eugene Iwaciw, was shut down healing begin,” the UNA Executive ethnic revival in America and Canada all The UNA also paid more attention to and Veselka ceased publication. The General Committee noted: “The Ukrainian National senior citizens with the construction of a through the 1970s. Never before had there Assembly also voted to proceed with merger Association Inc. recognizes the pressing negotiations with the Ukrainian Fraternal need of our Ukrainian American communi- Association and the Ukrainian National Aid ty to stand strong and united. Only from a Association of America. position of strength and cooperation can In 1996, the UNA activated the Ukrainian we, as a community have a powerful, unit- National Foundation Inc., which had been ed voice in the public arena.” chartered four years earlier, after the As the UNA celebrated its 110th anniver- Supreme Assembly voted to create a non- sary in 2004, a Ukrainian-language edition profit tax-exempt foundation to support of Dr. Myron Kuropas’s history of the UNA, charitable, religious, educational and scien- titled “Ukrayinsko-Amerykanska tific projects. Tverdynia: Pershi Sto Rokiv Ukrayinskoho The year 1997 was bittersweet for the Narodnoho Soyuzu,” was released. UNA as it sold its headquarters building in At the 2006 convention, the three major Jersey City, N.J., and moved over the topics of discussion were development Columbus Day weekend into new quarters plans for Soyuzivka, the status of the UNA 30 miles westward in Parsippany, N.J. The in Canada and shaping the future of the blessing of the new HQ was held on UNA. The prevailing sentiment was that November 9. Also that year, Dr. Myron. B. Soyuzivka remains important to the com- Kuropas’s book “Ukrainian-American munity and therefore must be saved; and Citadel: The First One Hundred Years of the that the UNA has great potential member- Ukrainian National Association,” was ship in Canada and, therefore, should not released by East European Monographs of Supreme Advisors of the UNA at the Supreme Assembly meeting in 1975 at Boulder, Colo. Soyuzivka. (Continued on page 11) No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 11

the UNF, an affiliated company that performs The UNA... charitable activities on the UNA’s behalf, its board of directors was expanded to seven (Continued from page 10) members, including four independent opt to pull out of doing business in that members representing various segments of country. As regards the discussion of the the Ukrainian community. UNA’s future, many delegates spoke about The UNA Almanac for 2018 – the 104th the importance of the UNA’s newspapers year that this annual volume has been and noted the need to enroll members from released – was dedicated to the centennial the Fourth Wave of immigrants from of the Ukrainian Revolution and the estab- Ukraine. At year’s end, the UNA announced lishment of the Ukrainian National a “reorganization” and “consolidation” at its Republic. The Almanac began with a chron- newspapers: the two positions of editors- icle of the historic events of 1918 and in-chief were combined into one. included an article by Petro Chasto about The next year, the UNA sold its head- the year 1918 on the pages of the Svoboda. quarters building. “After long and careful The most recent quadrennial convention consideration, the Ukrainian National of the UNA was held in 2018; it was the Association has decided to capitalize on a fourth convention in a row to be held at strong real estate market and to sell its cor- Soyuzivka Heritage Center. A key topic of porate headquarters building in discussion was proposed amendments to Parsippany, N.J.,” the UNA announced, while the UNA By-Laws that foresee a corporate explaining that it would remain in the Roma Hadzewycz governance structure to replace the building as a tenant. Vice-President George Bush delivers a major policy address on U.S.-Soviet relations Executive Committee with a Corporate For the UNA, 2008 was a year of new on May 28, 1982, in Rochester, N.Y., at the UNA’s 30th Convention in Rochester, N.Y. Board of Directors, with the financial com- beginnings and some notable successes. In petencies and fiduciary responsibility to early February it was announced that UNA have survived the worst the economy could The UNA celebrated its 120th anniversa- run insurance operations in accordance annuity sales in January had surpassed the throw at us, and we have thrived,” com- ry in 2014, and the Almanac of the with new regulatory mandates. A separate $1 million mark – the largest monthly mented President Stefan Kaczaraj. Ukrainian National Association commemo- Fraternal Advisory Board is being proposed growth in sales in a decade. By year’s end, Treasurer Roma Lisovich reported that rated that special jubilee, while The to handle the fraternal side of the UNA’s the UNA reported that annuity sales in 2008 UNA assets had reached a new milestone: Ukrainian Weekly published a list of all activity. Voting on the new By-Laws incor- had topped $10 million. At the 2009 annual $110 million. Later that year, the new logo UNA executive officers since the organiza- porating the new governance model was meeting of the General Assembly, President of the Ukrainian National Foundation was tion’s founding in 1894 through the present expected to take place in 2019; in the Stefan Kaczaraj reported “a record-breaking unveiled, and the UNA’s redesigned website day. Another historical note was The meantime, convention delegates approved year for the UNA.” He was referring to over was introduced. Weekly’s May 18 editorial, which noted that changes in terminology whereby the UNA’s $20 million in premium income (including At the start of the 2013 Ukrainian festi- 2014 also marked the 120th anniversary of three full-time executive officers are now annuities) and the growth of assets to the val season in North America, the UNA a singular event: the first time that the known as president/chief executive officer, highest level in the UNA’s history – just released a 32-page magazine called “UNA anthem “Shche Ne Vmerla Ukraina” was chief operating officer/national secretary under $99 million. By year’s end UNA assets and the Community: Partners for Life.” The sung in America. And it happened at the and chief financial officer/treasurer. exceeded $100 million. brainchild of National Secretary Christine first Regular Convention of the UNA in 2018 was significant also for the mile- E. Kozak, the publication aimed to reintro- Shamokin, Pa., held on May 30, 1894 – just stones celebrated by the UNA’s two news- The 2010s duce the UNA to members and potential over three months after the founding meet- papers: the 125th anniversary of Svoboda A week before the 2010 convention, the members. ing of the UNA. and the 85th anniversary of The Ukrainian UNA presented its new logo, which 2013 also marked the 120th anniversary At the beginning of 2015, the UNA Weekly. includes updated elements of its historic of Svoboda and the 80th anniversary of The announced that it had realized its goal of As the 125th anniversary of the UNA’s emblem, while reflecting the UNA’s for- Ukrainian Weekly, and in 2012, in advance charitable status for the Soyuzivka Heritage founding on February 22, 1894, approached, ward-looking perspective. At the conven- of that major milestone, a new history of Center, as the Ukrainian National Foundation the UNA established a special committee to tion, UNA executives were able to report Svoboda – “Vilne Slovo Amerykanskoyi Inc. (UNF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit organiza- plan celebrations. A jubilee concert is stunningly good financial news during a Ukrainy” (The Free Press of Ukrainian tion became the owner of Soyuzivka. In planned for November 2, 2019, in New time of worldwide economic crisis. “We Americans) – by Petro Chasto was released. order to increase community involvement in Jersey, where the UNA is headquartered.

VICE-PRESIDENTESS Ulana Diachuk, 1972-1990 Anya Dydyk Petrenko, 1994-1998 UNA Executive Officers, 1894-2018 Alexander Blahitka, 1990-1994 (Continued from page 7) SECOND VICE-PRESIDENTS SUPREME FINANCIAL SECRETARIES Simon Yadlowski, 1906-1920 Anya Dydyk Petrenko, 1998-2002 SUPREME VICE-PRESIDENT AND NATIONAL SECRETARIES Roman Slobodian, 1920-1937 Eugene Iwanciw, 2002-2006 RECORDING SECRETARY Martha Lysko, 1994-2002 Michael Koziupa, 2006-2010 Walter Sochan, 1966-1974 Christine Kozak, 2002-2016* Eugene Oscislawski, 2010-2018 SUPREME FINANCIAL SECRETARY- Yuriy Symczyk, 2016-2018 TREASURER SUPREME SECRETARIES/SUPREME Roman Slobodian, 1937-1941 SUPREME VICE-PRESIDENTS RECORDING SECRETARIES ASSISTANT SUPREME SECRETARIES: FOR CANADA Rev. Ivan Kostankevych, 1894-1895 Denys Pyrch, 1898-1900 TREASURERS Bohdan Zorych, 1966-1970 Rev. Nestor Dmytriw, 1895-1896 Konstantine Kirczow, 1900-1902 Alexander Blahitka, 1994-1997* Paul Yuzyk, 1970-1974 Rev. Nicholas Stefanovych, 1896-1897 Joseph Kulchytsky, 1904-1906 Stefan Kaczaraj, 1997-1998 (acting Rev. Ivan Ardan, 1897-1898 treasurer) SUPREME TREASURERS SUPREME DIRECTORS Rev. Anthony Bonchevsky, 1898-1900 Stefan Kaczaraj, 1998-2002 John Glowa, 1894-1895 FOR CANADA Denys Pyrch, 1900-1904 Roma Lisovich, 2002-2018 Yuriy Khyliak, 1895-1898 Paul Yuzyk, 1974-1990 Simon Yadlowski, 1904-1912 Kindrat Kotanchyk, 1898-1900 John Hewryk, 1990-1993* Michael Uhorchak, 1912-1918 ASSISTANT SUPREME TREASURER Oleksiy Shlianta, 1900-1902 Stefan Milanowycz, 1918-1920 Andrey Yankovych, 1904-1906 Alexis Sharshon, 1902-1917 DIRECTORS FOR CANADA Ivan Kashtaniuk, 1920-1933 Vasyl Levchyk, 1917-1933 Peter Savaryn, 1994-1998 Dmytro Halychyn, 1933-1950 SUPREME ORGANIZERS: Roman Slobodian, 1941-1966 Rev. Myron Stasiw, 1998-2002 Gregory Herman, 1950-1957* Stefan Hawrysz, 1974-1978 John Kokolski, 1966-1968* Albert Kachkowski, 2002-2006 Jaroslaw Padoch, 1958-1974 Wasyl Orichowsky, 1978-1982 Peter Pucilo, 1968-1972* Myron Groch, 2006-2018 Walter Sochan, 1974-1994 Stefan Hawrysz, 1982-1986

Nicholas Muraszko Dmytro Halychyn Joseph Lesawyer John O. Flis Ulana Diachuk 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8 No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 13 UCU’s annual fund-raising dinner held in Kyiv by Oksana Levantovych and the ordinary person, to transform, to liber- Kateryna Hlushchenko ate, to educate, to reveal to the world the soul of the Ukrainian people.” KYIV – The annual fund-raising dinner He thanked all involved in the develop- and silent auction in support of the ment of UCU, noting: “With your support, Ukrainian Catholic University was held on this university will be able to do what God December 15, 2018, at the International and society expects of it.” Exhibition Center in Kyiv. During the event, The next speaker invited to the stage which was attended by more than 500 was an American journalist, professor of friends of UCU, 92 stipends for students communications and head of Vatican Radio, and 11 for professors were announced. The Sean-Patrick Lovett, who was also a volun- charity auction raised some 600,000 hrv teer for Mother Theresa and worked with (nearly $22,000 U.S.). The general sum of five popes. donations collected reached a record 12.5 This excerpt from his inspiring speech million hrv (about $450,000 U.S.). particularly reveals UCU’s mission: “There The evening began with cocktails and a is no need to overwhelm you with the num- silent auction. The fund-raising dinner bers. You yourselves know that UCU is began with prayer. Then, the primate of the attracting the best minds, both on the terri- Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, Patriarch tory of Ukraine and beyond. And there is Sviatoslav, was invited to speak. also no need to explain why. The universi- Lesyk Urban “Today’s UCU fund-raising dinner in Kyiv ty’s exceptional educational program truly Patriarch Sviatoslav speaks before guests of the fund-raising dinner for the Ukrainian is happening at a particularly historic attracts people. They come here for the Catholic University. moment for the Christians of Ukraine. spirit of innovation and the feeling of com- Allow me to sincerely congratulate our munity, and also for the prestige connected Orthodox brothers on their Unity Council,” with such a highly-respected educational the patriarch began. “At this historic institution. However, the list of reasons for moment, I would like to offer a fraternal this does not stop.” hand in the name of our Church to the He went on to note that Sapienza newly elected head and all Orthodox broth- University of Rome, one of the oldest and ers. Now we are going forward into history, biggest in Europe, recently conducted a sur- to unity, to truth. To the extent that we vey among its students, trying to determine today foster unity and overcome that which their needs and expectations. “The first point separates us, on that depends the future of on the list of needs and expectations of the the Church, the people, and a free, indepen- students, above all the computers, tennis dent, European Ukrainian state.” courts and cappuccino, was: better relations Patriarch Sviatoslav also said: “This eve- with teachers. In the time of Fake News and ning, a new mission is also revealed for UCU, Facebook, our students are looking for live which is a forum of new evangelization and communication with people whom they can preaching the Gospel in contemporary life. trust. In the time of the Internet, they want We understand that modern society is wait- interaction with those whom they respect. ing not only for changes in signs or internal Wikipedia can answer four out of the five organization, but expects new qualities in journalistic questions. They all start with the the essence of the Church, pastoral ministry, letter ‘w’: who, what, when and where. But Bishop Borys Gudziak, UCU’s president, speaks during the fund-raising dinner. proclaiming the words of the Holy Gospel to Wikipedia will never be able to give a satis- factory explanation of ‘why.’ ” afraid… Do we have the right to be afraid? “The question ‘why’ is truly the only one He continued: “There are still today worth asking. This is the driving force of our questions, concerns, challenges, but the desire to study and obtain a higher education. most important is life in unity. And this ‘Why” is the question which only an integrat- unity, which today found an incarnation in ed personality is able to answer,” Prof. Lovett our 1,000-year old St. Sophia Cathedral, is a said. “For the answer to it requires more than foretaste of the Kingdom of God, which simply study and simply knowledge. This each person is called to touch, through love question demands an appropriate intellectual of neighbor and of God.” level and also intuition, and the ability to see Bishop Borys reminded his audience higher and farther. Students also expect to that, “You, dear benefactors, support a uni- see a combination of these qualities in each versity which has these values at its core, teacher at the Ukrainian Catholic University: which dares to speak about problems, to They want their teachers to be as exception- formulate deep ideas, to invite all to conver- al as they themselves.” sation. May the Lord reward you for this.” The guest speaker pointed out: “We are The musical part of the program includ- not proud because our students want to ed a performance by the group Kozak ‘do’ something after they graduate from System. The evening’s emcees were Serhiy UCU. Instead, we are proud of whom they Prytula and Istan Rozumny. want to ‘be.’ We expect courage and creativ- The members of the honorary commit- ity from them, to use the knowledge and tee for the evening were: Patriarch Sean-Patrick Lovett, American journalist, professor of communications and head of skills gained to implement long-term Sviatoslav; Bishop Borys of the Eparchy of Vatican Radio, delivers an inspiring speech. changes in their communities, countries, in St. Volodymyr in Paris; Iryna Danylevska, this whole complicated and confused founder and head of the organizing com- world. …And we expect this from our mittee of Ukrainian Fashion Week; Isabelle teachers and professors.” Dumont, ambassador of France to Ukraine; Benefactors and guests eagerly awaited Viktor Ivanchuk, founder and general the appearance on the stage of Bishop director of Astarta agri-industrial holding; Borys Gudziak, UCU’s president. Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, Ukraine’s “As a church historian, as a Ukrainian and vice-prime minister for European and as a Christian, I am deeply moved by what Euro-Atlantic Integration; Silvia Josefina happened today in our Ukraine: the Lord Cortés Martín, ambassador of Spain to again blessed a great matter with His Ukraine; Kateryna Yushchenko, head of the mighty hand,” Bishop Borys commented. Advisory Council of Ukraine 3000; and “Do we, coming out of the atheistic system Irma Vitovska, honored artist of Ukraine, of the Soviet Union, have the right not to actress and civic activist. believe that today is a great day? Our The annual fund-raising dinner in Kyiv, Church was in chains, and all at once we felt which started in 2008, is organized by the new attempts to return us to an ideological Kyiv Friends of UCU. A traditional part of prison, to break our contacts with neigh- the benefit is a silent auction of artworks bors, to close the road to the world. But our and a lottery, the lots of which are contrib- youth led us to the Maidan and thus showed uted by private benefactors, Ukrainian and Guests of the fund-raising dinner await the speech of Patriarch Sviatoslav. one simple matter – that they are not foreign companies, and embassies. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8

The appreciative Ivan realized what his Lodnia’s family sacrifices for hockey sister did for him. Masha sensed the appre- ciation by how hard her brother worked on In 1996, Konstantin, Irina and 5-year- welcoming to the immigrant family in their the ice to eventually become a potential old Masha Lodnia packed up their belong- neighborhood. Konstantin was criticized NHL draft prospect. ings and left their native Ukraine, heading for the long hours spent working with Ivan. In 2013, Ivan and his parents moved to to Los Angeles with the hope of a better life. Some began insulting the toddler when he the Detroit area in an effort to get noticed Three years later, their second child, Ivan, was only 2 years old, claiming he was a by scouts in a move purely for hockey. was born. poor skater and wasn’t very good. Some of Being close to the border gave him the Konstantin was a professional hockey the insults were aimed at the father’s chance to play against top Canadian pros- player in Ukraine and the sport of hockey Ukrainian descent and accent. pects. Ivan spent 2014-2015 playing for was what he knew best. Once relocated in Ivan’s success at a young age coupled Honeybaked U-16 in Detroit, scoring 15 America, he made a living by coaching with hockey’s lack of popularity in California goals and 14 assists in 26 games. This got hockey and giving private skating lessons. at the time led to some of the bad-mouthing. him noticed, and he was selected in the first Some 21 years after the family’s move Ivan was always the MVP and leading scorer round of the 2015 Ontario Hockey League from Ukraine, Ivan Lodnia became a third- on teams as he grew up. Some of the negativ- (OHL) Draft by the Erie Otters (one of three round draft pick of the Minnesota Wild. The ity was based on Konstantin’s putting so U.S.-based teams to play in the league). Lodnias, who had relocated halfway across much time and effort into his son in Adapting to the OHL was not easy and the world to a foreign country with $100 to California at a time when the sport wasn’t as Ivan relied on his parents and teammates their name and lived in a tiny apartment prominent as it is today. to keep him grounded. He learned to play a struggling to make ends meet, had realized The father’s long, dedicated hours con- simpler game, allowing him to understand the American dream. tinued from Ivan’s birth until 2008, when how the game works and then begin show- Irina was a stay-at-home mother tending the family decided to purchase an arena in NHL.com ing off his personal skills. to daughter Masha, while the father Anaheim so Ivan could practice whenever Ivan Lodnia His adjustments fueled three successful worked hockey-related jobs morning to he needed. Obtaining ice time for practice campaigns in Erie, Pa. In 190 games he tal- night, seven days per week. was always an issue, so owning your own owned an ice arena they operated for a liv- lied 62 goals and 154 points. Playing major Soon after Ivan was born, his father ice rink would solve this problem. ing. The situation presented a difficult chal- minutes in the OHL put him in a spotlight, introduced him to the game of hockey. He Several years after purchasing the rink, lenge and a family compromise was another new experience for him. began skating at an early age, at first being it was clear Ivan was not receiving the achieved. His junior eligibility exhausted, now held on the ice by his father, then graduating proper developmental attention he needed Masha was asked to suspend her pursuit comes the realization that his professional to private lessons three times a day. The in southern California. He needed to be of a college degree in design to stay in hockey career is beginning. The family still youngster’s love for the game was immedi- seen by scouts, and that would only happen California by herself during the hockey sea- shakes in disbelief when they recall hearing ate. He remembers running around a rink if he played in an area where hockey had a son to run the family business while Ivan’s name announced as the 85th overall with a pacifier in his mouth and a hockey larger presence. Konstantin and Irina went north with Ivan. selection in the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. stick in his hand. Still very young, he could not yet be sent It was all in to realize Ivan’s goal of a career Hearing his name get called was an incredi- The local community was not always off to live on his own, but the family now in hockey. ble experience for the entire family – one Now 26, Masha managed the day-to-day they will never forget. operations at KHS Ice Arena while Ivan and Naturally, father, mother and sister sacri- their parents were in Erie for his three sea- ficed a great deal to help Ivan, yet he would sons of junior hockey. The loyal older sister not be in his present situation were it not for gave up her career aspirations for her broth- his own dedication and hard work. Much er, understanding that hockey and her fami- credit for his personal achievements belongs TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 ly came first. Masha understood that Ivan at to Ivan Lodnia. He proved it on the ice. or e-mail [email protected] least deserved the opportunity to chase his Ihor Stelmach may be reached at dreams of making it in the world of hockey. [email protected]. SERVICES PROFESSIONALS said that the cases of 288 individuals had NEWSBRIEFS been sent to court, 52 of them resulting in court decisions. Out of 48 convictions, “only (Continued from page 2) nine custodial sentences were handed foreign ministers were to discuss Ukraine down,” it added, and not one of those jailed when they met in Brussels on February 18, was a former police officer. “Promises were but the sanctions are expected to be made, strong words were said by the post- approved by EU ambassadors later this Yanukovych authorities, but time and facts month. (RFE/RL) speak volumes,” Mr. Cuanachain said. “Until all those responsible, including those in No justice for Euro-Maidan’s victims command, are brought to account there can Amnesty International says the be no sense of justice.” (RFE/RL) Ukrainian criminal justice system has “Ukrainian Canadians” exhibit launched HELP WANTED “resisted and obstructed justice” when dealing with the human rights violations The Museum of Ukrainian Diaspora in committed by police during the Euro- Kyiv on February 13 launched a new multi- Live-in caregiver needed for my mother Maidan protests five years ago. Colm Ó media exhibit, “Ukrainian Canadians.” It in Silver Spring MD. Near churches, Cuanachain, senior director at the office of covers the history of the first settlers from thriving Ukrainian community, nice the London-based group’s secretary-gener- the end of the 19th century until the pres- home. Experience/patience with AZ ent day. The materials are dedicated to preferred. al, made the comment on February 19, [email protected] which marked the fifth anniversary of the well-known Ukrainian Canadians – scien- or 617-566-1996 SERVICES protest movement’s worst day of violence. tists, writers, politicians and public leaders. “Five years is a long time to wait when it The exhibit showcases some of the oldest comes to justice, and for most victims who Ukrainian publications in Canada as well as OPPORTUNITIES suffered at the hands of Ukrainian police, archival documents, including photos, doc- justice is still not even in sight,” he said dur- uments, personal belongings of Mykola ing a trip to Kyiv. In February 2014, Plawiuk, the last president-in-exile of the Earn extra income! Moscow-friendly President Viktor Yanuko­ Ukrainian National Republic. Also part of vych was pushed from power following the exhibit is artwork by William Kurelek, a The Ukrainian Weekly is looking months of massive protests known as the well-known artist of Ukrainian descent for advertising sales agents. whose fame goes far beyond Canada. Some For additional information contact Euromaidan and fled to Russia. More than of his paintings showcased at the exhibit Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, 100 people were killed and 2,500 injured in The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. clashes with security forces, some of them have never been shown to the public shot dead by snipers. The death toll includ- before. The materials were gathered from ed at least 13 police officers, according to all over the world, as reported by the direc- Ukrainian authorities. As of the end of tor of the museum. The Museum of the Run your advertisement here, 2018, the Ukrainian Prosecutor General’s Ukrainian Diaspora was opened in May in The Ukrainian Weekly’s Office had identified 441 suspects, most of 1999 as a branch of the Kyiv History CLASSIFIEDS section. them former law enforcement officers, according to Amnesty. The rights watchdog (Continued on page 15) No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 15

Tahrir religious group. Hizb ut-Tahrir is a onated with her critics on social media. She second round. Mr. Poroshenko has polled NEWSBRIEFS global organization based in London that told a crowd of supporters waving blue- third in four of the same surveys and second seeks to unite all Muslim countries into an and-yellow posters adorned with her “I in the other two. All of them put his popu- (Continued from page 14) Islamic caliphate. The group can operate Believe!” slogan that U.S.-born acting larity at below 18 percent. The first round of Museum. The museum collection is dis- legally in Ukraine. However, Russia’s Ukrainian Health Minister Ulana Suprun Ukraine’s presidential election is set for played in eight halls of an old restored Supreme Court banned it in 2003, branding was “sent by foreigners” who want to March 31, with a possible two-candidate house in the center of Pechersk, one of the its supporters “extremists.” Rights groups “experiment on Ukrainians.” The full video runoff on April 21. Ms. Tymoshenko occu- most prestigious neighborhoods in Kyiv. and Western governments have denounced of the campaign stop was published on pied the top spot in an analysis of “populists The museum tells the life stories and shows what they describe as a campaign of Tymoshenko’s Facebook page. But it was a and liars in Ukrainian politics” conducted by the personal belongings of composers, repression by the Russian-installed author- clip that highlighted the “experiment” com- the Kyiv-based think tank Vox Ukraine in choir masters, writers, poets, choreogra- ities in Crimea who are targeting members ment shared by activist group Euromaidan February 2018. Vox Ukraine wrote that Ms. phers, singers and other famous Ukrainians of the Turkic-speaking Crimean Tatar com- that quickly spread across Ukrainian social Tymoshenko “corroborates her statements who emigrated or those who were born to munity and others who have spoken out media. Ms. Tymoshenko’s campaign has not with statistics: 70 percent of her quotes Ukrainian families abroad. (Ukrainian against Moscow’s seizure and illegal annex- commented on the remarks since. Ms. contain data.” However, it continued, “patent Canadian Congress Daily Briefing) ation of the peninsula in March 2014. Tymoshenko’s allegations came after five of untruth can be found in 26 percent of (RFE/RL’s Russian Service, Crimea Desk of six independent polls showed her falling Tymoshenko’s statements” and “manipula- Official charged in Handziuk killing RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) behind Volodymyr Zelensky, a comedian tions were discovered in nearly half of [the who portrays a president on a popular TV Fatherland party] leader’s quotations.” Vox A high-ranking regional official suspect- Election monitors from Russia barred ed of organizing the killing of Ukrainian series and is now running to be the actual Ukraine alleged that “[Tymoshenko]’s favor- anti-corruption activist Kateryna Handziuk Ukrainian lawmakers have voted to ban president of Ukraine. Many of the same ite rhetorical technique is to take correct last year has been arrested. The Russian citizens from serving as election polls showed Mr. Zelensky defeating Ms. statistical data and distort it beyond recog- Shevchenkivskyi District Court in Kyiv on monitors in the country. The draft legislation Tymoshenko should the two advance to a nition.” (Christopher Miller of RFE/RL) February 15 ordered that Vladyslav Manher, was passed by the Verkhovna Rada on head of the Kherson Oblast Council, be held February 7, ahead of next month’s presiden- in pretrial detention until March 3 or pay a tial election and parliamentary polls later in 2.5 million hrv ($91,000 U.S. ) bail. He has the year. According to the bill, Russia will not The Ukrainian Institute of America been charged with organizing a contract be able to send observers to the elections – mourns the loss of murder with “special cruelty.” Mr. Manher even under the auspices of the Organization our National Advisory Board Member was transferred to a detention center. His for Security and Cooperation in Europe lawyers said they would appeal the ruling. (OSCE), of which both Ukraine and Russia The Prosecutor General’s Office announced are member states. The OSCE has submitted on February 11 that Mr. Manher was a sus- a list of candidates for the presidential elec- Nadia Diuk pect in the high-profile case. Handziuk, a tion observation mission, and it included two 33-year-old civic activist and adviser to the Russians. But the proposed legislation, which who passed into eternal rest on January 23, 2019. mayor of the Black Sea port city of Kherson, must now be signed by President Petro died in November 2018, three months after Poroshenko to go into effect, says that elec- Our heartfelt condolences go out to her family and friends and she was severely injured in an acid attack. tion observers cannot be citizens of a coun- the many Members of the Ukrainian Institute and the Ukrainian The killing outraged Ukraine, with activists try recognized by the Ukrainian Parliament community whose lives she touched. accusing the authorities of failing to com- as an “aggressor state or occupying state.” plete the investigation or identify the mas- The Verkhovna Rada declared Russia an termind. Prosecutor General Yuriy Lutsenko “aggressor state” in January 2015, after said on February 11 that prosecutors had Moscow illegally annexed Ukraine’s Crimean May she Rest in Eternal Peace. obtained enough testimony from witnesses peninsula in March 2014. Following the pas- about Mr. Manher’s alleged role in sage of the bill, the head of the State Duma’s Вічная пам’ять! Handziuk’s death, adding that the attackers Foreign Affairs Committee called into ques- had received “no less than $4,000.” tion the “openness and democratic nature of According to a document posted by Mr. the election process in Ukraine.” Moscow will Lutsenko on Facebook, Mr. Manher felt “per- raise the issue at the next OSCE sonal enmity” toward Handziuk because of Parliamentary Assembly session later this her efforts to expose “illegal deforestation” month, Leonid Slutsky said. Meanwhile, the in the region. If convicted, the 48-year-old U.S. special envoy for Ukraine negotiations, Mr. Manher could face up to life in prison. Kurt Volker, said that Ukraine “needs” OSCE Mr. Manher said earlier this week in a tele- observers, even if some are Russian citizens, vised interview that he had nothing to do “to prove it adheres to democratic stan- with the deadly attack. Five suspects, dards.” Ukraine “needs to have confidence in including a police officer, were detained last its own democratic institutions,” he tweeted. With deep sorrow we announce that year on suspicion of involvement in the (RFE/RL, based on reporting by DPA, AFP, AP attack on Handziuk. Two of them have been and Interfax) Kateryna (Katrusia) Kobryn placed in pretrial detention, and the others Tymoshenko goes low in campaign are under house arrest. Handziuk’s death age 83, of North Port, Florida, passed away on February 15, 2019. She came amid a wave of attacks on Ukrainian As she slipped from the top spot in pre- was born on August 15, 1935 in Zvenyhorod, Ukraine. civic activists. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) election polls, Ukrainian presidential candi- date Yulia Tymoshenko offered explosive Kateryna moved to North Port in 1994 from Staten Island, New York. She Three Crimean Tatars detained in Crimea and seemingly unsubstantiated claims this was a member of the Presentation of the Holy Mother of God Ukrainian Russian-imposed authorities in week in an apparent effort to climb back Church, Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Ukrainian Ukraine’s occupied Crimea region have atop an expanding field. The first accusation American Club of SW Florida, Ukrainian National Association, The detained three Crimean Tatar activists, came on February 4, when the former Ukrainian Museum and Association of Ukrainian Catholics “Providence”. according to a Ukrainian human rights prime minister accused President Petro group. Crimean Solidarity said that officers Poroshenko’s re-election campaign of She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Atanas of North Port; of Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) attempting to buy Ukrainians’ votes for two sons, Alexander Zenon Kobryn of Lakeland, Florida, Lt. Col. Adrian on February 14 detained Rustem 1,000 hrv ($36). Without providing proof, Ihor Kobryn of Staten Island, New York; a daughter, Maria Luba Hirak of Emiruseyinov, Eskender Abulganiyev and she urged Ukraine’s internal affairs minister Staten Island, New York; two daughters-in-law, Angelita Rios-Kobryn Arsen Abkhayirov. Their homes and the and prosecutor general to launch probes and Janice Lynn Kobryn both of Staten Island, New York; a sister-in-law, houses of their relatives in the central town into the matter. Members of Mr. Stefania Osadciw of Bu alo, New York. She also leaves behind four loving of Oktyabrske were also searched, said the Poroshenko’s party, in turn, accused Ms. grandchildren, Adrienne Halyna Hirak, Alexander Yurij Hirak, Grace Lynn non-governmental organization, which has Tymoshenko’s camp of bribing voters and Kobryn and Severino Bohdan Kobryn, two great-grandchildren, Victoria members in both Crimea and Ukrainian improperly collecting their personal data. Faith Hirak and Natalyna Hope Dominquez and several nieces, nephews government-controlled territory. The FSB’s But it was the kickoff of Tymoshenko’s and other relatives in the US, Canada and Ukraine. branch in Crimea said the three activists nationwide campaign tour on February 5 in were suspected members of the Hizb ut- her hometown of Dnipro that especially res- Kateryna was preceded in death by her parents, Vavro and Varvara Osadciw, all her siblings and son, Andrew Bohdan Kobryn in 1994.

monastic orders and faithful of the A visitation was held on Friday, February 22, 2019, at Farley Funeral Bishop... Archeparchy of Philadelphia have whole- Home in North Port from 3:00PM-6:00PM with a Panakhyda Service heartedly and joyfully welcomed the news at 5:00PM. A Funeral liturgy was held at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic (Continued from page 1) and invite everyone to the installation of Church in North Port on Saturday, February 23, 2019, with entombment of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. Bishop Borys as the seventh metropolitan- to follow at Venice Memorial Gardens. Farley Funeral Home in North Port In addition, Bishop Borys is the head of archbishop for the Ukrainian Catholic is handling the arrangements. A message of condolence may be sent by Department of External Church Relations of Archeparchy of Philadelphia, which will visiting www.farleyfuneralhome.com. the Ukrainian Catholic Church. take place on Tuesday, June 4, at the Bishop Andriy, apostolic administrator; Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the May her memory be eternal. Bishop John Bura, auxiliary bishop; clergy, Immaculate Conception in Philadelphia. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8

as Moscow doesn’t turn to China, whereup- Munich Security... on dependency could become an issue. “That means that the question of how (Continued from page 1) dependent we are on Russian gas cannot be More than 10,300 people have died in resolved by asking which pipeline it flows the Donbas war, and over 1.5 million peo- through,” Ms. Merkel said. “Do we want to ple have been internally displaced. make Russia dependent on China or rely on Now this new reality – one in which two China to import its natural gas? Is that in European countries’ borders were forcibly our European interests? No, I don’t think altered for the first time since World War II so, either. We also want to be involved in – is replacing what is commonly called the trade relations. That, too, is something we international liberal order. need to discuss frankly.” That was a key theme at the 55th Although acknowledging the political Munich Security Conference (MSC), where aspect of Nord Stream 2, the German leader more than 30 heads of state, governments said Ukraine still should remain a gas tran- and ministers assembled to grasp and, per- sit country. She did not mention that Nord haps, come to terms with the fact that Stream 2 makes no economic sense “might is right” politics is returning. because Germany won’t get new gas and This year’s event report – subtitled, “The that gas is sourced from the same supplier Great Puzzle: Who Will Pick up the Pieces?” and extractor: Russian state-owned – also acknowledged that the world could Gazprom that has cut off gas supplies in Presidential Administration of Ukraine 2006 and 2009. be returning to “great power competition,” Kurt Volker (left), U.S. special representative for Ukraine negotiations, with one in which more powerful countries EU energy market rules forbid gas from Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko on the sidelines of the 2019 Munich Security the same supplier and extractor, but that assert their dominance amid constantly Conference in Germany on February 16. doesn’t apply to foreign sources, although shifting alliances with other countries. changes were made to regulate Gazprom’s The reality is that America is creating a of the Black Sea during which 24 Ukrainian president “needed a scandal… for his per- additional future supplies on top of Nord vacuum as it withdraws from the Euro- servicemen were taken captive. sonal aims in order to launch his presiden- Stream 1, which was inaugurated in Atlantic alliance that has ensured a prosper- Regarding Ukraine’s existential survival, tial election campaign and represent it in a November 2011. ous Europe mostly at peace. Now, “China Mr. Poroshenko said that, in the end, it’s up favorable light.” Moreover, Ukraine’s pipeline system – to Ukraine to defend itself: “I hate the idea He maintained that the vessel attack and and Russia… want to shape a world consis- from which it derives about 0.2 percent of capture of Ukrainian crewmen came “in tent with their authoritarian model – gain- when I hear some people say that Ukraine gross domestic product on Russian transit Russian territorial waters” despite a 2003 ing veto authority over other nations’ eco- and Russia must stop shooting. If Russia fees – has enough capacity. It’s much cheap- treaty that allows for free navigation in the nomic, diplomatic and security decisions,” stops shooting, there will be peace. If er to upgrade it if more demand is required, the MSC report read, quoting former U.S. Ukraine stops shooting, there will be no Kerch Strait. He also neglected the fact that but that is unlikely given the EU’s ambitious Secretary of Defense James Mattis’s resigna- Ukraine.” Ukraine enjoys free navigation in the Black push toward renewable energy. tion letter to President Donald Trump. He was not alone in his assessment. U.S. Sea and that the Crimea should belong to Such moves have prompted British news Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, Special Representative for Ukraine Kyiv. publications The Economist and the while speaking in the Bavarian capital on Negotiations Kurt Volker noted on the side- “Instead, the conflict is spreading to the Financial Times to label Nord Stream 2 a February 16, reiterated his country’s com- lines of the MSC that Russia doesn’t want to Azov Sea,” where Russia “now asserts political ruse in separate analyses. mitment to the two key institutions that see Mr. Poroshenko get re-elected in the exclusive territorial claims over the area “In short, Nord Stream 2 could make have offered peace and stability on the con- March 31 presidential vote. despite a 2003 treaty with Ukraine that Ukraine, Poland and the Baltic states less tinent: NATO and the European Union, con- “They [Russia] very much want to see guarantees both countries freedom of secure, undermine the EU’s energy strate- sisting of 29 and 28 member states, respec- him removed from power and I think they movement in the area,” the MSC security gy, give Russia a bigger stick for threatening tively. are hoping that they will be able to cut report stated. “Moscow is continuing to Western Europe and sow discord among “We cannot ignore security challenges. some kind of deal that favors Russia with a militarize Crimea, having stationed 28,000 NATO allies,” The Economist wrote on The only efficient system for today is NATO. new government because they are not get- forces there and upgraded its Black Sea February 16. “To Mr. Putin, causing so much That is why I have taken an initiative with ting that from Poroshenko,” he said as cited fleet. This aims at deterring NATO and trouble for a mere $11 billion must seem the Parliament on amendments to the by French news agency AFP. establishing an anti-access/area-denial like a bargain. For Europe, it is a trap.” Constitution regarding Ukraine’s future For these reasons, Ukraine was ranked zone in the Black Sea Basin.” New security realities membership in NATO and the EU,” he said ninth among 10 “conflicts” to watch this German chancellor’s position during the panel discussion “Security in year by the International Crisis Group, a What was left was Europe’s willful deni- Eastern Europe.” Brussels-based non-profit that conducts Germany’s fourth-term chancellor, al of the new security realities that the con- On February 19, after returning from the research on violent conflict. Angela Merkel, received applause for her tinent is facing, wrote Judy Dempsey, a non- weekend-long conference, the Ukrainian “With U.S. leadership of the international speech that also mentioned Ukraine, Russia, resident senior fellow at the Carnegie president signed the respective constitu- order fading, ‘more leaders are seeking to and a second underwater gas pipeline proj- Endowment’s European unit and chief edi- tional amendments. bolster their influence by meddling in for- ect that the latter is building and which will tor of Strategic Europe magazine. In terms of what he called the “hot Donbas eign conflicts,’ ” the latest MSC security further bypass existing European transport “This obsession with the ‘old’ West dur- war,” Mr. Poroshenko said that the “world report read, citing the policy research center. routes that flow through Ukraine. ing this year’s… conference will delay any completely changed” after 2014 and that She first acknowledged the changing strategic realignment of its priorities as The Kremlin’s line Russia, as a permanent member of the U.N. world order while defending the faltering Russia and China, but also Japan and India, Security Council, rendered that body irrele- Russia, which had the second largest multilateral relations between states that move on to define their interests,” she vant “and Ukraine pays a huge price for it.” delegation at the MSC, maintained the are anchored by the post-World War II wrote after attending MSC. He added that another set of sanctions Kremlin line that Kyiv has a civil war on its institutions that were created to prevent Instead, she urged for the West to use against Russia was recently coordinated for hands and is at fault for the November another bloody conflict at the cost of mil- “globalization and digitization” to create a implementation with the U.S. and the EU attack in the Black Sea. lions of lives. “wider security, political and economic following Moscow’s attack on Ukrainian Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergey “All of this has implications for global architecture that could include Japan, South vessels in November 2018 in shared waters Lavrov said that Ukraine’s first war-time security and for the issues that are being Korea, Australia and New Zealand, and discussed right here, right now,” Ms. Merkel African and Latin American countries.” said. “But what we sense at the beginning None of the issues about “widening and of the 21st century… is that the structures deepening democracy and its values” were in which we operate are essentially those brought up at the event’s main sessions, that emerged from the horrors of the sec- she regretted. ond world war… but that these structures are coming under incredible pressure Anniversary of Heavenly Hundred because developments require them to Back in Kyiv following the conference, undergo reform.” Ukraine was commemorating the fifth year After noting Russia’s 2014 invasion of since the slaying of protesters, the Heavenly Ukraine, she said that “we must admit that Hundred, during the Euro-Maidan we are far from achieving a solution; we Revolution. must continue to work on this at all costs” – a Among the dignitaries who addressed reference to the unsuccessful truce that she, the Verkhovna Rada was European Council along with the leaders of France, Ukraine President Donald Tusk. and Russia, brokered to quell hostilities. The Polish leader said the following: Yet she still urged Russia to remain a “When we Poles started on our road to “partner,” especially on economic coopera- Europe, Pope John Paul II told the world: tion when speaking of Nord Stream 2, an ‘There can be no just Europe without an $11 billion underwater pipeline project independent Poland.’ And so today I want that Moscow is building to reach Germany to say that there can be no just Europe and circumvent existing routes to Europe without an independent Ukraine. That via Ukraine. there can be no safe Europe without a safe MSC / Kuhlmann German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the 2019 Munich Security Conference on According to her speech, it doesn’t mat- Ukraine. To put it simply: there can be no February 16. ter how Germany gets Russian gas as long Europe without Ukraine!” No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8

FOR THE RECORD UWC calls for international action to stop Russia’s war Ukrainian Canadian Congress The Ukrainian World Congress on February 19 issued who fled Ukraine and continues to hide in Russia under remembers Nebesna Sotnia the following release on the fifth anniversary of Russia’s Putin’s protection. The following statement was released in Ottawa by Alexandra aggression against Ukraine and murder of the Heavenly Immediately following the Revolution of Dignity, the Chyczij, National President of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Hundred. Russian Federation invaded and illegally occupied Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula and launched a war against On February 20, Ukrainians around the world commemo- Today, Russia continues to wage a bloody war against Ukraine on its eastern territories. This invasion is the rate the fallen heroes of the Heavenly Hundred (“Nebesna the Ukrainian people. The Ukrainian World Congress most blatant violation of international borders since the Sotnia”). (UWC) calls upon the international community to join second world war and a violation of the Charter of the In 2013 thousands of Ukrainians took to the streets when the International Action “Stop Russia’s war against United Nations, the 1975 Helsinki Accords and the 2004 their hope for a better life within the European community Ukraine!” on the fifth anniversary of Russia’s aggression Budapest Memorandum, among others. was crushed by the pro-Russian Yanukovych regime. Millions against Ukraine. The goal is to mobilize international Since 2014, the Russian Federation has committed of Ukrainians in all corners of the country decided to defend support for Ukraine in the defense of its sovereignty and numerous war crimes and crimes against humanity on their rights, becoming the driving force behind the Revolution territorial integrity. the territory of Ukraine, including the shooting down of of Dignity. The authoritarian regime responded with violence, In 2014 the people of Ukraine stood up against the passenger flight MH17, which resulted in the murder of declaring war against its own people. Russian-controlled authoritarian regime of Viktor 298 people onboard; 11,000 people killed as a result of The state-sanctioned violence culminated in the regime’s Yanukovych in a Revolution of Dignity which ended in the war; oppression of religious and ethnic communities; snipers opening fire against the peaceful demonstrators. the mass shooting and death of 100 peaceful Ukrainian 1.5 million internally displaced people; the November On this day five years ago, more than a hundred Ukrainians paid the ultimate price in a battle for a free and democratic protesters on February 20, 2014, in Kyiv. This murder is 2018 attack and capture of Ukrainian naval vessels and Ukraine. The Heavenly Hundred stood for democratic values, clearly traceable to Vladimir Putin and his henchmen fundamental human rights and principles that define Western including Ukraine’s past-President Viktor Yanukovych (Continued on page 22) civilization. They stood against corruption and the authoritar- ian regime. We join our Ukrainian brothers and sisters around the world Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organizations in recognizing their bravery, determination and devotion to democratic values. Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity will forever urges prayers for heroes of Heavenly Hundred stand as an example of courage, determination and unity. Today, five years after the triumph of the Revolution of The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organizations honor the memory of the heroes of the Heavenly Dignity, the people of Ukraine continue to defend their coun- released the following statement on February 20. Hundred and all the heroes of the Revolution of Dignity. try. The Russian Federation, in violation of international laws These people created the newest history of Ukraine. and treaties, has occupied the sovereign Ukrainian territory of Five years ago, the most tragic events in the history of They gave their lives protecting human rights and free- Crimea and continues to wage war against Ukraine in the independent Ukraine took place in Kyiv. Over three days doms, the ideals of democracy and the European future eastern oblasts of Donetsk and Luhansk. at the peak of the Maidan movement – 18 to 20 February of Ukraine. As we honor the memory of the Heavenly Hundred, we also 2014 – 73 civilians died and 1,500 became invalids for life. We appeal to the spiritual fathers of all Ukrainian pause to pay tribute to the thousands of Ukrainians, both civil- The Board of the AFUO urges representatives of churches in Australia to light a candle in their memory and ians and military, who have lost their lives in the ongoing war Ukrainian organizations, institutions, the entire hold prayer and memorial services for the soul of heroes with Russia. May their memories be eternal. Ukrainian community and supporters of Ukraine to and peace in Ukraine this Sunday, 24 February 2019. Glory to Ukraine! Glory to her heroes!

Ukraine since the Revolution of Dignity and Mentioning the case of Dr. Ulana Suprun, Fifth anniversary... spent time with soldiers on the frontline Mr. Kent emphasized the need for contin- defending against Russia’s aggression. ued reform in Ukraine to combat all forms (Continued from page 3) “I refer to the Revolution and its after- of corruption. His remarks also included historical value of the Revolution of Dignity math as the Heavenly Thousands,” stated Ukraine in the context of regional security, and its significance to the advancement of Dr. Karber, “for all the innocent thousands the tremendous disinformation campaign Ukrainian statehood. who have been killed since the Revolution against Ukraine initiated by the Russian Having been on the Maidan, or in 2013-2014 and Russia’s invasion and government, and the importance of Independence Square in Kyiv, during the continued aggression to this day.” remembrances such as tributes to the Revolution of Dignity, Ambassador Chaly Mr. Krushelnycky elaborated on the per- Heavenly Hundred and last’s year’s com- spoke of the hundreds of thousands who severance and mindset of the soldiers on memoration of the Ukrainian Holodomor. withstood the bitterly cold winter months In closing, UNIS Director Sawkiw thanked for a single purpose: to live in an open soci- journalist observing the political environ- the deputy secretary of state for his remarks ety with dignity and democratic values. mentUkraine’s in Ukraine frontline is oftenby stating depressing. that, “Аs But, a and underscored the notion of regional “The Heavenly Hundred were a testament witnessing the courage and commitment of security for Ukraine. “With American sup- port, a democratic, independent Ukraine can to Ukraine’s lasting legacy of heroic actions Ukrainian soldiers on the frontline was a be that keystone of freedom in the region. for defending freedom,” stated Ambassador privilege and reassures my faith in Ukraine.” Anything less than a full commitment to Chaly. The final presentation was delivered by strengthening Ukraine as a bulwark of free- Mr. Gershman declared that the George Kent, deputy assistant secretary in dom amounts to nothing other than a policy Revolution of Dignity and the nation that the European and Eurasian Bureau at the of appeasement,” Mr. Sawkiw underscored. stood up against a tyrant are evidence of a Marta Farion U.S. Department of State. He provided a “Unless Ukraine is fully integrated into society that understands the tenets of Deputy Assistant Secretary of State well-rounded and balanced assessment of George Kent delivers closing remarks. Europe and its structures, trans-Atlantic democracy. In his remarks, Mr. Gershman the Revolution of Dignity and the West’s support of Ukraine since the revolution. security is simply an illusion.” also mentioned the passing of Nadia Diuk, a ten to your concerns and opinions.” From staunch supporter of Ukraine’s quest for its those advocacy events, members of independence and advancement as a dem- Congress then provide the legislative vehi- ocratic nation. Her recent passing, he said, cles necessary to assist Ukraine, which, as a emboldens the NED to strive for Ukraine’s strategic partner of the United States, is in success as a country ensconced in Euro- our national security interests. Atlantic values and principles. Rep. Brendan Boyle (D-Pa.) equated Interspersed between the two panel dis- Ukraine’s Revolution of Dignity and the cussions were poignant remarks by several unfortunate tragedy of the Heavenly members of Congress. Rep. Andy Harris Hundred to the War of 1812 in the United (R-Md.), co-chair of the Congressional States “when our newly formed country Ukraine Caucus (CUC), spoke passionately had to defend itself against its former colo- about the support Ukraine has in the U.S. nial ruler.” The congressman noted that Congress. “You have a group of dedicated freedom and independence must be members of Congress who understand the defended and acknowledged that democra- value of a free and independent Ukraine,” cy is not easy, but with friends of Ukraine the congressman stated. on Capitol Hill, Ukraine will succeed. In addition, fellow CUC co-chair Rep. Following the keynote addresses, Dr. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) also highlighted Phillip Karber, president of the Potomac the keen awareness that members of Foundation; and Askold Krushelnycky, corre- Congress share for Ukraine. “We value the spondent at the Kyiv Post, presented ‘fly-in’ days [“Ukrainian Days”] your organi- remarks on the “Aftermath to Sacrifice” panel During the panel discussion “Witnesses to History”: Irene Chalupa (left) and Marta zation sponsors,” he said, “because we lis- discussion. Both individuals have traveled to Farion. No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 19 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8

Consider what efforts were required on Yes, “We did it!” We did it all. The UNA... the part of our predecessors in the tragic All the foregoing represents only a small Turning... (Continued from page 1) 1930s when Ukrainian Americans tried to portion of what was accomplished by our (Continued from page 6) alert the world to what was happening in community, that is, by you, dear members this new fraternal society, funds were set their ancestral homeland as Moscow was of the Ukrainian National Association. The performance was greeted with a up to assist Ukraine’s Halychyna region, destroying Ukraine with a man-made fam- I would especially like to note another standing ovation by the appreciative audi- then struggling and fighting for its national ine – the Holodomor. It was precisely for important facet of our history: the role of ence, among whom were members of identity. “We did it!” that reason that the UNA began publishing Ukrainian women in the Ukrainian National Ukraine’s diplomatic corps in the U.S.A., led At the beginning of 1914, the UNA the English-language newspaper The Association. During the course of our 125- by Ambassador Oleh Bilorus and promi- declared the “Year of Taras Shevchenko,” Ukrainian Weekly. “We did it!” year history, thousands of women were nent Church and community leaders. and the Svoboda publishing house gave the Next came the battle against slander of able to use their community skills and The concert’s master of ceremonies was youth of our community dozens of books of our nation in the wake of World War II, organizational talents in the development Nestor Holynskyj. Opening remarks were Ukrainian and world literary classics. That when our enemies attempted to portray us of our fraternal benefit society. As early as delivered in Ukrainian and English by UNA same year, with the eruption of the first as Nazi sympathizers and to depict our before World War I, Svoboda paid tribute to Supreme President Ulana Diachuk, who world war, the official organ of the UNA, national liberation struggle as collaboration. our women, pointing to their all-important reminded all that the evening was dedicat- Svoboda, began raising money for the Fund Defending our good name was crucial at a role in instilling in their children not only ed to “the countless leaders of this organi- for the Liberation of Ukraine, and begin- time when America was opening its doors the love of their Ukrainian heritage but also zation, who, through devoted efforts, con- ning in January 1915 for the Ukrainian Sich to tens of thousands of displaced persons. the determination to defend their nation tributed in building a firm foundation for Riflemen. “We did it!” And how much effort was expended in and its rights. The history of the UNA is the Ukrainian National Association.” The pro-Ukrainian political efforts of the promoting the Ukrainian cause and defend- replete with the names of prominent Greetings were delivered by Pavlo UNA triumphed in 1917 when President ing the Ukrainian patriots who became women who worked, and continue to work, Movchan, a member of the Parliament of Woodrow Wilson proclaimed April 21, political prisoners of the Soviet Union. The for the good of our community and our Ukraine and president of the Prosvita 1917, as Ukrainian Day, when “the people UNA and its two newspapers played lead- nation within the UNA’s ranks and beyond. Ukrainian Language Society, which had co- of the United States may make such contri- ing roles in urgent actions in defense of Indeed, today there are many reasons for sponsored with the UNA the Teaching butions as they feel disposed for the aid of human and national rights. us to celebrate and to salute each other on English in Ukraine program. Mr. Movchan stricken Ruthenians (Ukrainians) in the And who, if not the UNA and its leaders, the occasion of our jubilee – the 125th anni- said the UNA serves as “the most important belligerent countries” and congressional persisted against all odds and succeeded in versary of the Ukrainian National Association. community-fraternal institution beyond the resolutions expressed support for the inde- achieving the seemingly impossible: the erec- On the occasion of this extraordinary borders of Ukraine, which throughout its his- pendence and unification of all Ukrainian tion of a monument to Taras Shev­chenko in milestone, I extend best wishes to all of you tory had a great influence on the Ukrainian lands. “We did it!” our nation’s capital, Washington, D.C. and your families. national organism,” and wished the UNA continued success in its second century. The UNA hosted a centennial luncheon reception on February 20 at its Home Office in Jersey City, N.J., with UNA Supreme Assembly members and employees of the UNA and its subsidiary operations, includ- ing the Svoboda Press, its newspapers Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly, the Veselka children’s magazine, the UNA Washington Office and the Ukrainian National Urban Renewal Corp. The event was catered by Soyuzivka staff. Also in attendance were Ambassador Bilorus with his wife, Laryssa; Consul General of New York Viktor Kryzhanivsky, with his wife, Liudmyla; the acting chief of Ukraine’s Mission to the U.N., Volodymyr Khandogy; Georgiy Cherniavsky, Ukraine’s presidential adviser on protocol; and Serhiy Buriak, consultant to the president of Ukraine. A champagne toast was raised to the UNA, with greetings delivered by the invit- ed guests, and a plaque was presented by Mr. Movchan to Ms. Diachuk. The luncheon concluded with a centennial anniversary cake and the singing of “Mnohaya Lita,” wishing the UNA many more years of ser- vice to the community. Another centennial concert featuring “Jubilee Cantata” was held on March 13 at the Academy of Music of Philadelphia. A gala concert that included Mr. Plishka, soprano Melanie Pankow, violinist Helen Horodyska, pianist Oleh Kyshka, the Ukrainian Bandurst Chorus and the Surma Choir of Chicago was held on April 17 at Centre East Auditorium in Skokie, Ill., to mark the centennial celebration of the UNA. The Centennial Concert at Carnegie Hall was a continuation of the UNA’s tradition of sponsoring major cultural events. In 1964, on the 70th anniversary of the UNA’s founding, the organization sponsored the premiere of Paul Pecheniha Ouglitzky’s opera “The Witch” at Carnegie Hall. Five years later, for the 75th jubilee, another artistic first was presented by the UNA – the premiere of “Anna Yaroslavna,” an opera by Antin Rudnytsky, with libretto by Leonid Poltava. On the 95th anniversary in 1989, the UNA sponsored a concert at Lincoln Center’s Avery Fisher Hall in New York, featuring the Dumka Chorus and its vocal ensemble, the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and soloists soprano Marta Kokolska- Musijtschuk, lyric soprano Mary Lesawyer, tenor Ed Evanko and baritone Ihor Darian. Source: “Gala concert at Carnegie Hall marks UNA centennial,” The Ukrainian Weekly, February 27, 1994. No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 21

USUF meets with Rep. Bill Flores

USUF Rep. Bill Flores (center) with Roman Popadiuk (left) and Robert McConnell of the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation. WASHINGTON – Ambassador Roman Messrs. Popadiuk and McConnell also Popadiuk, chairman of the board of the emphasized the need to provide Ukraine U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF), and with the capability to deal with the land- Robert A. McConnell, the foundation’s mines issue in the conflict zone. Ukraine is external relations advisor, met with currently viewed as one of the countries of Congressman Bill Flores (R-Texas) on the world most affected by landmines. January 23 to discuss the humanitarian sit- Rep. Flores was presented with a Western disunity, and the Russian presi- uation in Ukraine. Friends of Ukraine Network initiative that Three conferences... dent employs every “hybrid” means to deepen the divides and promote such dis- They emphasized the need for increased calls for utilizing Department of Defense (Continued from page 2) international and U.S. funding, particularly (DoD) logistical capabilities and military sent in the West. Yet, his intrigues repeat- since, according to the Financial Tracking personnel to assist in ameliorating the clusive. But they uphold and reinvent edly backfire not only by animating Europe Service of the United Nations Office of humanitarian crisis and for helping in de- Western solidarity necessary for constrain- to follow the U.S.’s lead in enforcing more Humanitarian Affairs, only 38 percent of mining operations. The initiative has been ing Russia’s provocative behavior with punishing sanctions, but also by energizing the 2018 Humanitarian Response Plan for shared with other congressional offices as sanctions and more. resentment inside Russia against policies Ukraine has been funded. Ukraine current- well as DoD officials. Mr. Putin seeks to cultivate ties with that have attracted international ostracism. ly has Europe’s largest displaced persons Rep. Flores stressed his great interest every global pariah or rogue regime, from challenge since World War II, with about in Ukraine, citing a trip he made to Kyiv in Iran to Venezuela; but international soli- The article above is reprinted from 3.5 million people requiring humanitarian 2016, and agreed to be helpful in any way darity is an unnatural motivation for his Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from assistance as a result of Russia’s military possible regarding the situation in counterparts by default. The best bet for its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, aggression against Ukraine. Ukraine. these would-be-partners-by-necessity is www.jamestown.org. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 No. 8 Exhibition opening: “Rushnyky: Ritual Cloths “Ukrainian Day” advocacy event scheduled for April of the Cossack Lands of Ukraine” UNIS Ukraine to: promote military assistance to Ukraine to deter Russian aggression and WASHINGTON – The Ukrainian National preserve Ukraine’s territorial integrity, sov- Information Service (UNIS) will sponsor a ereignty and independence; seek full “Ukrainian Day” advocacy event on implementation of a sanctions regime Wednesday, April 10. This endeavor is espe- against the Russian Federation; and pro- cially critical considering that Ukraine will vide crucially needed economic assistance have undergone presidential elections on to stabilize Ukraine’s economy. March 31 (with parliamentary elections As is traditional, Ukrainian Day will fea- scheduled in the autumn) while fending off ture a special congressional reception to Russia’s ongoing illegal occupation of Crimea celebrate the Ukrainian community’s and the continued war being waged in east- friends of Ukraine in the U.S. Congress. The ern Ukraine. The year 2019 is equally as “Friend of UNIS” award will be presented to important as it marks the fifth anniversary of individuals who have contributed to the Michael Andrec the culmination of the Revolution of Dignity betterment of U.S.-Ukraine relations. UHEC sacred cloth and started to be used as deco- and the heroism of the Heavenly Hundred. The April 10 advocacy program is also rative folk art. The goal of the “Ukrainian Day” advoca- supported by the Central and East SOMERSET, N.J. – This year marks the Most of these rushnyky are being exhib- cy events is to interact with Members of European Coalition (CEEC). The CEEC will fifth anniversary of the Revolution of ited for the first time in the United States. Congress to discuss the community’s con- hold its own advocacy event on Thursday, Dignity or the Euro-Maidan. The Ukrainian Curators and collectors Yuri Mischenko and cerns regarding continued Russia sanctions April 11, in conjunction with Ukrainian Day. History and Education Center (UHEC) is Natalie Pawlenko have traveled extensively and desperately needed economic and mili- As a founding member of the CEEC, the dedicating its upcoming exhibition, throughout their ancestral homeland of tary assistance to Ukraine. Ukrainian Congress Committee of America “Rushnyky: Ritual Cloths of the Cossack central Ukraine and became fascinated With over 100 new members of works in tandem with the coalition to Lands of Ukraine,” to the memory of the with the beauty of the land and its folk art. Congress, this first-in-a-series of advocacy advance U.S. foreign policy issues in the During these trips they made extensive Heavenly Hundred who perished in the events for 2019 will be used as an opportu- Central and East European region. winter of 2014 on the Maidan and to the contacts with Ukrainian folk artists and col- nity to inform the newest elected officials Further information about the April 10 thousands of young men and women who lectors, and have assembled the impressive to support a strong, vibrant and reform- Ukrainian Day will be forthcoming on the have lost their young lives in the war in collection of traditional hand-made minded society in Ukraine. Likewise, UNIS Facebook, Twitter and Instagram eastern Ukraine. embroidered and woven Ukrainian rush- Ukrainian Day will enhance and build upon pages, as well as the UCCA website at www. Rushnyky were used in many rituals of nyky on view at this exhibition. life, most notably in the wedding ceremony. The exhibition is a collaborative effort cooperation with congressional friends of ucca.org. The betrothed couple would stand on their between the UHEC and the curators, Yuri wedding rushnyk as their hands were Mischenko and Natalie Pawlenko. The open- bound together and they were crowned as ing and gallery talk will take place Sunday, peaceful residents,” stated UWC President husband and wife. Many of these young March 3, at 1 p.m. at the Ukrainian History UWC calls... Paul Grod. fallen heroes never got the opportunity to and Education Center’s Library Gallery, at (Continued from page 18) The UWC calls on all Ukrainians and our stand on their wedding rushnyk, and 135 Davidson Ave., Somerset, NJ 08873. The supporters to organize events, including instead were buried with one. exhibition will remain open through August their crew in international waters; and the rallies, commemorative initiatives and The unique exhibition at the UHEC fea- 31; hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday persecution of 70 Ukrainian political pris- social media campaigns with the goal of tures 100 handcrafted rushnyky made dur- through Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on the oners in Russian jails, including acclaimed raising awareness and urging governments ing the peak of their popularity in Ukraine first Saturday of every month. Groups are filmmaker Oleh Sentsov, who while in pris- around the world to: from the end of the 19th to the middle of welcome by appointment. Suggested dona- on was awarded the 2018 European the 20th century. At this time, the rushnyk tion: $10. For additional information call Parliament’s Sakharov Prize. supporters by increasing sanctions and expanded far beyond its original use as a 732-356-0132 or email [email protected] Today, the Russian Federation continues excluding• increase it from pressure international on Russia forums and forits to flagrantly disregard international law by its ongoing violations; waging a hybrid war and disinformation - campaign against Ukraine intended to sow tance to Ukraine, including defensive weap- discord among its people ahead of the pres- ons• andprovide military defense support; and security assis idential and parliamentary elections. “On the fifth anniversary of Russian mission to the Russia-Ukraine border and aggression, I ask all peace-loving people to an •OSCE launch monitoring a United missionNations to peacekeeping Crimea; join the UWC International Action ‘Stop Russia’s war against Ukraine!’ We must Federation of all prisoners of war, hostages actively support Ukraine, and honor the and• politicaladvocate prisoners; for the release and by the Russian memory of the Heroes of Heavenly Hundred (Nebesna Sotnia), all of the fallen Stream 2 Russian gas pipeline which will defenders of Ukraine in this war and its threaten• terminate European the development unity and security. of the Nord No. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2019 23

February 28, Performance by Dean Temple, “Voice of Authority,” March 3 Mardis Gras dance, Ukrainian American Club of Southwest March 5, 8, 9 Kraine Theater, www.deantemple.com/tickets North Port, FL Florida, St. Andrew Religious and Cultural Center, New York 641-613-5923 or [email protected]

February 28 Presentation on osteoporosis with Dr. Ruta Cholhan- March 3 through Exhibit, “Rushnyky: Ritual Cloths of the Cossack Lands Whippany, NJ Lenchur, Carpe Diem Club, Ukrainian American Cultural August 31 of Ukraine,” Ukrainian History and Education Center, Center of New Jersey, [email protected] Somerset, NJ 732-356-0132 or [email protected]

March 1 Commemorative evening, “Heavenly Hundred,” with March 4 Presentation by Olga Burlyuk, “Imagining Ukraine: Washington pianist Pavel Gintov, United Help Ukraine, Embassy of Cambridge, MA From History and Myths to Maidan Protests,” Harvard Ukraine, https://heavenlyhundred2019.eventbrite.com University, www.huri.harvard.edu

March 2 Taras Shevchenko Scholarly Conference, Shevchenko March 5 Book presentation, “Ukrainian Bishop, American Church” New York Scientific Society, Ukrainian Academy of Arts and New York by Martha Bohachevsky-Chomiak, Columbia University, Sciences, Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, Ukrainian 212-854-4697 or [email protected] Institute of America, 212-254-5130 or 212-288-8660 March 7 Concert, featuring “The Lark Ascending” with the Longy March 2 Presentation of Debutantes, Ukrainian American Youth Cambridge, MA Conservatory Orchestra with violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv, Parsippany, NJ Association, Sheraton Parsippany, www.cym.org/us/deb Longy School of Music of Bard College, www.eventbrite.com March 2 Benefit art auction, “For the Love of Art,” Ukrainian Chicago Institute of Modern Art, www.uima-chicago.org or March 8 Presentation by Nela Lechman, “Genocide-Holodomor: 773-227-5522 Naples, FL Death by Starvation,” Ukrainian National Women’s League March 2 Ski Races, Carpathian Ski Club (KLK), Hunter Mountain, of America (Branch 136), South Regional Library “Lely,” Hunter, NY Coppertree Restaurant at Hunter Mountain, 239-592-5707 [email protected] or www.klkusa.com March 8 Ukrainian Culture Forum, with presentations March 2 Family Pyrohy Night, Knights of Columbus and Ukrainian Cambridge, MA by Yulia Ilchuk, Alessandro Achili and Vitaly Chernetsky, Ottawa Catholic Women’s League of Canada, St. John the Baptist Harvard University, Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, 613-830-7781 https://slavic.fas.harvard.edu/event/ukrainian-culture-forum C March 2 Spring dance, with music by Halychany, Immaculate March 9 oncert, “Bria Blessing and Shokolad: Ivasyuk,” MoLoKo Chicago promotions, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, Philadelphia Conception Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral Banquet Hall, [email protected] [email protected]

March 3 100th birthday celebration honoring Jack Palance, Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events Los Angeles Ukrainian Art Center of Los Angeles, Ukrainian Cultural advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Center, [email protected] or from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors www.ukrainianartcentersocal.org and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

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Saturday, March 2 by the Vatican and the American Catholic Church, and especially its stormy relation- NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific ship with Ukrainian society, which may be Society (NTSh-A), jointly with the Ukrainian characterized as a conflict between the Academy of Arts and Sciences in the U.S. Church and state in the absence of both. (UVAN), the Ukrainian Institute of America This event will take place at 4 p.m. in Room (UIA) and the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI), invites all to the 39th 1201, International Affairs Building, 420 W. annual Taras Shevchenko Scholarly 118th St. The event is free and open to the Conference. Anna Procyk, learned secretary public. For additional information call 212- of UVAN, will deliver opening remarks. 854-4697. Participants include Oles Fedoruk (Taras Saturday, March 9 Shevchenko Institute of Literature, National Ukrainian Academy of Sciences) ”Taras NORTH PORT, Fla.: A concert of Ukrainian Shevchchenko in Kulish’s Illustrations to his classical music to honor Taras Shevchenko Novel ‘Chorna Rada’ [The Black Council]); will be presented by Natalia Pasichnyk, pia- Ostap Sereda (Ukrainian Catholic nist at the Royal College of Music in University/HURI) ”Shevchenko, Kulish, and Stockholm, and her sister, Olha Pasichnyk, a the Shaping of Ukrainian National Populism soloist at Warsaw Chamber Opera. Natalia in Habsburg Galicia in the 1860s and 70s;” Pasichnyk studied music at the Lviv George G. Grabowicz (Harvard University/ Conservatory of Music with post-graduate NTSh-A) “Taras Shevchenko and Kulish: The studies at both Chopin Academy of Music in Reception Reconsidered.” Concluding Warsaw and the Royal College of Music in remarks will be offered by George G. Stockholm. She has performed widely Grabowicz. The conference will take place at throughout Europe, the U.S., Japan and the Ukrainian Institute, 2 E. 79th St., at 3 Argentina. Olha Pasichnyk studied piano in p.m. For additional information call 212- her native Rivne, voice at the Kyiv 254-5130 or 212-288-8660 Conservatory and at the Chopin Academy of Music in Warsaw. In 1992 she became a Sunday, March 3 soloist of the Warsaw Chamber Opera. She SOMERSET, N.J.: “Rushnyky: Ritual Cloths has sung major opera roles in Europe, of the Cossack Lands of Ukraine,” an exhibit Australia, Canada, Japan and the U.S. The dedicated to the memory of the Heavenly concert will take place at St. Andrew’s Hundred and the thousands of young men Ukrainian Religious and Cultural Center. and women lost to the war in Eastern There will be a donation of $20. For more Ukraine. Featuring 100 exquisite rushnyky information contact virabodnaruk@com- never before seen in the U.S. The opening, cast.net. gallery talk and reception are at 1 p.m. The Sunday, March 17 venue: Ukrainian History and Education Center Library Gallery, 135 Davidson Ave., ALEXANDRIA, Va.: The Washington Group Somerset, NJ 08873. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Cultural Fund will present the husband-and- Monday-Friday; noon to 4 p.m. on the first wife team of pianists Anna and Dmytro Saturday of every month. Groups are wel- Shelest. At their official Carnegie Hall debut come by appointment. Suggested donation: in February 2018, their CD Release of $10. For additional information call 732- “Ukrainian Rhapsody” brought renewed 356-0132 or e-mail [email protected]. attention to the music of their homeland with works for solo and four hands piano by Tuesday, March 5 Ukrainian composers. The recital will fea- NEW YORK: Please join the Ukrainian ture works by Lev Revutsky, Myroslav Studies Program at the Harriman Institute, Skoryk, Oleksandr Zhuk, Fanny Columbia University, for a presentation by Mendelssohn, Cécile Chaminade, Clara Prof. Martha Bohachevsky-Chomiak of her Schumann and Amy Beach. A reception to new monograph “Ukrainian Bishop, meet the artists will follow the performance. American Church” (Catholic University of The concert will be held at 3 p.m. at The American Press, 2018). In her book, Prof. Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St., Alexandria, Bohachevsky-Chomiak explores the conflict- VA 22314. Suggested donation: $20; free for ridden road to the establishment of the students; unreserved seating. For more Archbishopric of the Ukrainian Catholic information visit http://www.twgcf.org or Church in America, its quest for recognition e-mail [email protected].

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