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PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Leading organizations of the Ukrainian diaspora reacted swiftly and surely to the arrest of opposition leader Yulia Tymoshenko on August 5. The following were among the statements issued in the aftermath of the arrest. The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA), in a statement released on August 5, noted: “The Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, the umbrella organization of the over 1 million Americans of Ukrainian descent, is deeply concerned about the condi- tion of Ukraine’s former Prime Minister, Yulia Tymoshenko. As reported in the press, Kyiv’s Pechersk District Court ordered her arrest and detention today. “The UCCA calls upon Ukrainian authorities to imme- diately release her from prison. Furthermore, as the repre- sentative body of Ukrainian Americans, the UCCA urges the United States government to publicly condemn her political imprisonment and utilize all diplomatic efforts to ensure the safety of her life and her release. The Yanukovych regime’s selective use of law enforcement, which has resulted in probes of political opposition lead- UNIAN/Andrey Skakodub ers and the arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko and others, is one A protester holds a leaflet bearing a photo of Yulia Tymoshenko outside the Pechersk District Court in Kyiv in a series of anti-democratic policies of political persecu- on August 10. The words under the photo read: “Freedom for Ukraine.” tion. The world’s democracies cannot remain silent while basic human rights are being violated and the rule of law by Mark Raczkiewycz In 1991, the key opposition leader was accused of is nothing more than a command system.” bribing former Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko, who is The Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) on August 5 Special to The Ukrainian Weekly serving sitting out a sentence in a central Californian issued a news release in which it “expressed dismay with KYIV – Yulia Tymoshenko is back behind bars in the prison until 2012. what international institutions have labeled a politically same cell she occupied 10 years ago. On August 4 donning her signature braided hairstyle, motivated arrest of Opposition Leader and former Prime On August 5 Kyiv city Pechersk District Judge the 50-year-old former presidential candidate pre- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in Kyiv.” Rodion Kireyev ordered Ms. Tymoshenko imprisoned in recorded a public address. “Today I’m still free, but ”The government of Ukraine is pursuing what appears the capital’s main pre-trial detention center for contempt to be politically motivated, selective justice in a deliberate of court charges in her abuse of office trial. (Continued on page 16) and systematic program to remove political opposition. This is another step away from democracy,” stated UCC President Paul Grod. “Today’s arrest of Tymoshenko is another in an ever-growing list of violations of human rights, democracy and the rule of law which have been Toronto Ukrainians protest political repressions in Ukraine regressing under the Yanukovych government.” “The international community cannot sit on its hands by Oksana Zakydalsky as democratic freedoms are being eroded in Ukraine,” Special to The Ukrainian Weekly stated Mr. Grod. “We have formally asked the govern- ment of Canada to use all diplomatic tools at its disposal TORONTO – Several hundred members of the to communicate Canada’s displeasure with the anti-dem- Ukrainian Canadian community in Toronto held a rally ocratic developments in Ukraine and call for her imme- outside Ukraine’s Consulate General to protest against diate release.” increasing political repressions in Ukraine under the The UCC release also noted that the organization “has regime of President Viktor Yanukovych. repeatedly requested that Canada use all of its influence The most recent and most egregious example of these within the Euro-Atlantic community and Euro-Atlantic repressions was the August 5 arrest and detention of for- agencies to maintain pressure on the Yanukovych govern- mer Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. ment to respect democracy and human rights. Furthermore Community activists, among them Ukrainian Canadian we have called upon the government of Canada to ensure Congress (UCC) Ontario Provincial Council President Yvan that any Canada-Ukraine free trade agreement be contin- gent upon Ukrainian government commitments to respect- Baker and UCC Toronto Branch President Oksana Rewa, ing democracy and human rights.” spoke to the crowd. Also addressing the crowd were sev- The Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organizations eral Canadian politicians: federal Member of Parliament (AFUO) called on the Australian government “to inter- Ted Opitz (Conservative, Etobicoke-Center), former MP vene in the politically motivated arrest of opposition lead- Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Liberal), and MP and Finance er and former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko.” Critic Peggy Nash (New Democrat, Parkdale-High Park). “The court’s action in arresting Tymoshenko is another Ms. Nash said, “To jail a former prime minister and not example of the violation of human rights and the allow bail is shameful... an affront to democracy. We Yanukovych government’s systematic program of eradicat- expect better from Ukraine... We are watching, the world ing any form of opposition. Democratic process are being Viktor E. Glasko is watching. We expect better.” (Continued on page 4) A placard focuses on Toronto demonstrators’ demands. 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U.S. government expresses concern over arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko Tymoshenko thanks journalists vated. The PRU stated that only the court The following “U.S. Government concerns and urges that Mrs. can take all the necessary legal steps to Statement of Concern about Arrest of Tymoshenko’s incarceration be reviewed KYIV – Former Prime Minister Yulia establish the truth, including changing the Former Prime Minister Yulia and consideration be given to her imme- Tymoshenko has registered with the preventive measures used against the Tymoshenko” was released by the U.S. diate release. Pechersk District Court office a motion to accused. The party also noted that Ms. Embassy in Kyiv on August 6. We have raised our concerns with the add to the case record an article from Tymoshenko was delaying the legal pro- government of Ukraine regarding the Ukrayinska Pravda that proves that the cess, and accused her of preventing con- Yesterday’s incarceration of former legal proceedings against Mrs. Presidential Administration is directing sideration of the case, cynically insulting Prime Minister Tymoshenko has raised Tymoshenko and other opposition fig- the trial. “I thank the journalists who the court and witnesses. In any democrat- concerns internationally about the appli- ures, and will continue to closely monitor were able to establish the direct connec- ic country, obstruction of justice, no mat- cation of the rule of law in Ukraine and those proceedings. tion between the Presidential ter where it comes from, is considered a further contributes to the appearance of The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv has Administration, meaning President serious offense, the Party of Regions politically motivated prosecutions. requested access to visit Mrs. [Viktor] Yanukovych, and those running statement noted. Neither politicians, nor The U.S. government shares those Tymoshenko during her incarceration. the trial against me in the Pechersk court. the media, nor various organizations have I want to thank them for establishing that a right to exert pressure on the court, the witness statements aren’t coming from statement underscored. (Ukrinform) the witnesses but from the Presidential ANALYSIS Administration,” Ms. Tymoshenko told Yushchenko to testify in court journalists before the start of the July 29 court session. She said this is further evi- KYIV – Former Ukrainian President Moscow puts the heat dence that the trial is political. “This Viktor Yushchenko will give testimony in proves that the trial against me is manual- the criminal case against ex-Prime ly managed by Yanukovych and his asso- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko after he on Minsk and Kyiv ciates in the administration,” she added. returns from vacation, Mr. Yushchenko’s Ukrayinska Pravda on July 29 released press secretary, Iryna Vannikova, said on by Stephen Blank pays for gas are slated to rise from $264 information indicating that the August 5. She noted that on July 28 Mr. per 1,000 cubic meters in the first quarter Eurasia Daily Monitor Presidential Administration is directly Yushchenko had received a notification on of 2011 to $400 per 1,000 cubic meters in influencing the Tymoshenko case, not the need to come to Kyiv’s Pechersk Moscow is turning up the heat on the fourth quarter (Interfax, July 12). just by contacting witnesses, but also by District Court and testify in the case Minsk and Kyiv to subordinate their econ- Moreover, Ukrainian Prime Minister trying to influence the information about against Ms. Tymoshenko. But due to the omies, notably their energy sectors, to Mykola Azarov maintains that the current fact that the former president is on holiday the trial. By checking the properties of a Russia and with that accept Russia’s politi- gas transport system can fully meet outside of Ukraine, he could not appear. word document, it was discovered that a cal tutelage. In both cases, Moscow is Europe’s need for gas, not only resisting a “As soon as Mr. Yushchenko returns to personal letter sent to the online publica- using the instruments of its gas and its cus- merger with Gazprom, but also suggesting Ukraine, he will be able to come to court tion allegedly by former Deputy toms union (EurAsEc). (and doing so correctly) that Russia’s pro- and testify. Yushchenko is not going to Procurator General Tetiana Korniakova, EurAsEc has already lent Belarus $800 gram for South Stream is unnecessary and shy away from testifying in the criminal who testified on July 28 at the trial, was million and will lend an additional $2.2 superfluous (Interfax, June 14). case against Tymoshenko, and is ready to actually written on a computer in the billion over the next two years on condi- Indeed, Ukraine, like Lithuania, might cooperate,” Ms. Vannikova stressed, add- Presidential Administration on Bankova tion that Minsk sells $7.5 billion in state counter Russia’s gas pressure by reconsid- ing that he is due to come back to Ukraine Street. (www.tymoshenko.ua/en) assets to Russia, including the remaining ering nuclear projects to construct new after August 15. (Ukrinform) 50 percent of Beltransgaz, making Russia power generating units of the PRU notes pressure on court the sole proprietor of Belarus’ gas trans- Khmelnytsky nuclear power plant Patriarch Sviatoslav on Yulia’s case mission and distribution company. KYIV – The Party of Regions (PRU) (NuclearNO.ru, July 3). KYIV – “Without the intention of Gazprom and Moscow are also refusing considers the statements by both foreign Belarus, on the other hand, is falling influencing the court decision, I would to promise any break in gas prices for and Ukrainian politicians expressing con- into ever more dependence upon Russia. still like to draw your attention to the fact Belarus beyond 2011 when the current cern about the arrest of Yulia Moscow is preparing to buy seven of the that Y[ulia] Tymoshenko is one of the contract expires (Moscow Times July 14; Tymoshenko, former prime minister and state’s most valuable enterprises in return leading state and political figures of mod- Interfax, June 30). Indeed, Gazprom CEO Batkivschyna party leader, to be ground- for the EurAsEc loan. These firms would ern Ukraine and, therefore, the use of Alexei Miller strongly denounced Minsk’s less, according to August 9 news reports. be privatized and then essentially turned such a severe measure with respect to her efforts to secure something in return for In a statement the PRU argued against over to Russian businesses, making provokes considerable social tension and yielding its gas and sovereignty to Russia putting pressure on the court in this case. Moscow the master of the situation the sharpening of existing divides,” wrote (Rossiya 24, June 30). A number of politicians in Ukraine and (www.slon.ru, July 13). These sales the head of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic At the same time Moscow has proposed abroad are calling on Ukraine’s authori- would be the fruit of a systematic policy Church (UGCC), Patriarch Sviatoslav in a merger of Gazprom and Ukraine’s gas of pressure on Belarus. For example, in ties to stop the trial against Ms. company Naftohaz that would swallow up 2011 alone, Moscow has quadrupled the Tymoshenko, saying it is politically moti- (Continued on page 14) the latter. Yet in return for this, it has hint- price of the premium in the oil (and gas) ed that Gazprom might lower gas prices price formula and driven Belarus’ petro- for Ukraine and release funds for the mod- leum processing sector into the red. And ernization of Ukraine’s gas transport infra- this is in addition to the fact that Belarus’ FOUNDED 1933 structure (Interfax, Rossiya 24, June 30). enterprises who export are utterly depen- The Ukrainian Weekly The economic difference in prices dent on the Russian market as well clearly betrays the ultimately political (www.slon.ru, July 13). 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NEWS ANALYSIS: Ukrainian foreign policy moves toward a crisis by Taras Kuzio pion of executive shortcuts even on mat- in last year’s election. The editorial com- Yanukovych to visit Washington” (Kyiv Eurasia Daily Monitor ters of such strategic significance as the pared the Tymoshenko trial to that of Post, July 28). long-term lease of the Sebastopol [sic] Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky Mr. Pifer warned that there is a grow- The arrest of opposition leader Yulia naval base to Russia” (www.ceps.eu/sys- and argued that the European Union ing clamor for negotiations for a DCFTA Tymoshenko on August 5 derails tem/files/book/2011/07/July%20ME%20 should suspend negotiations for a Deep to be slowed down, while “others ask Ukraine’s integration into Europe at the on%20Timoshenko.pdf). Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement whether it is time to apply visa sanctions same time as its relations with Russia are Western governments’ criticism of the (DCFTA) if the Tymoshenko trial contin- against selected Ukrainian officials” poor (video of arrest here: http://www. “selective use of justice” is mounting. ues. “Trade privileges should be linked to (Kyiv Post, July 28). pravda.com.ua/photo-vid- French Ambassador to Ukraine Jacques values,” the Financial Times (July 19) The European Commission issued a eo/2011/08/5/6454611/). Faure described the Tymoshenko trial as argued. statement explaining that politically The disunited opposition has rallied to “political” and asked, “where are the In letters to the Financial Times (July motivated trials will not impact upon the Ms. Tymoshenko’s side with Arseniy European values often mentioned by the 20, 21) Amanda Paul, a policy analyst at DCFTA negotiations, but it did state Yatsenyuk’s Front for Change issuing a Ukrainian authorities, especially in dis- the European Policy Center, argued that they will have an impact on the press release, noting, “The rubicon has cussions between the EU and Ukraine?” the Tymoshenko trial should not obstruct DCFTA’s ratification (Ukrayinska been crossed. Democracy has come to an (Ukrayinska Pravda, July 28). the signing of the DCFTA. Ukrainian Pravda, July 25). It took EU members end. The authorities have become a Western experts also point out that the Ambassador to Great Britain Volodymyr four years from 1994 to ratify the regime,” and warning “no regime ever trials are a no-win situation for the Khandogiy rejected any comparison of Partnership and Cooperation Agreement wins a war against its own people” Yanukovych administration as his “credi- Khodorkovsky and Tymoshenko by with a then democratically inclined (http://frontzmin.org/). bility and commitment to democracy are claiming there was no executive interfer- Ukraine. Mr. Emerson has explained that European Parliament President Jerzy in the dock alongside her” (Economist, ence in the courts, itself a highly dubious the DCFTA has to be ratified by the Buzek condemned the arrest, while July 25; Eurasia Daily Monitor, July 22). claim. European Parliament and all 27 member- Western diplomats in Kyiv warned that Freedom House President David The Council of Europe’s Venice states’ Parliaments (www.ceps.eu/sys- “this is serious” and would have serious Kramer and U.S. Atlantic Council Commission outlined 28 criticisms of tem/files/book/2011/07/July%20ME%20 ramifications on the free trade negotia- Executive Vice-President Damon Wilson Ukraine’s July 2010 judicial reform that on%20Timoshenko.pdf). Mr. Emerson tions (Ukrayinska Pravda, Financial advised: “Mr. President, time to stop dig- increased political interference in the added: “Moreover, all such agreements Times, August 5). ging yourself into a hole” (Kyiv Post, courts and marginalized the Supreme now include a so-called ‘human rights Up to her arrest the flood of articles in July 14). Court (www.venice.coe.int/docs/2010/ clause,’ which generally uses language the West on political trials in Ukraine had If Ms. Tymoshenko is released, Mr. CDL-AD%282010%29026-e.pdf). The like ‘respect for democratic principles argued that the Tymoshenko case and Yanukovych will face a reinvigorated and Ukrainian media have also uncovered and fundamental human rights constitute other trials are a “selective use of justice” formidable opponent against whom he how the presidential administration is an essential element of this agreement.’ (Kyiv Post, July 28; Frankfurter won a narrow 3 percent election victory directly interfering in the Tymoshenko This means that, if this clause is not Allgemeine Zeitung, July 18; Der in 2010 and, if he loses to her in the 2015 and other political trials by instructing respected, there are grounds for a very Tagesspiegel, July 12). The scale of this elections, he could face criminal charges. witnesses (see Serhiy Leshchenko in serious response, such as suspension of Western criticism is unprecedented in Meanwhile, if Ms. Tymoshenko is Ukrayinska Pravda, July 28). the agreement.” In addition, Mr. Ukraine’s 20 years of independence. imprisoned, he will have an image in the The most dramatic aspect of growing Emerson pointed out the European Much of the disbelief rests on charges West of a “neo-Soviet autocrat” Western criticism rests upon how the tri- Parliament is “capable legally of stop- relating to the January 2009 gas contract (Economist, July 25). President als will impact on Ukraine’s integration ping the agreement from entering into whereby the former prime minister’s pol- Yanukovych has already shown that he is, into Europe, and specifically the DCFTA. force, if the criticisms of the case mount icies are put on trial (there are no allega- “in essence, a post-Soviet authoritarian Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine in volume and credibility.” tions of corruption). Michael Emerson, a leader” and is establishing a “Putin-lite Steven Pifer stated that senior European The center-right European Peoples senior associate research fellow at the system” (EDM, July 22, Financial Times, leaders will not “want to meet with a Party (EPP) with 264 members of the Brussels-based Center for European July 19). Ukrainian leader whose domestic policies European Parliament (MEPs) is the larg- Policy Studies, points out that, “While A highly critical editorial in the appear to have less and less in common est political group within that body. Ms. Tymoshenko is indicted for taking a pro- Financial Times (July 19) is a sign of the with those of an aspiring EU state,” while Tymoshenko’s Batkivschyna party is an cedural shortcut, President [Viktor] mounting criticism; it appeared in a his policies “have already reduced to near Yanukovych shows himself to be a cham- newspaper that endorsed Mr. Yanukovych zero the prospects of an invitation for (Continued on page 9)

FOR THE RECORD: MFA statement Tymoshenko addresses The following English-language state- values the expert support of international ment by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs organizations and partner countries. the Ukrainian people of Ukraine regarding the arrest of former At the same time the demonstrative This translation of former Prime that the self-preservation instinct and fear Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko was disrespect to the court displayed by the Minister Yulia Tymoshenko’s speech to in my case don’t work is that in all these posted on the ministry’s website on former prime minister creates the the Ukrainian people, recorded before years of independence, Ukraine has never August 6. (Editor’s note: The statement impression that a high-ranking politician her arrest on August 5 on contempt of been in as much trouble as it is now. was edited for clarity based on the origi- can afford behaving in a court in a way court charges was released on Ms. Ukrainian families have never been worse nal Ukrainian version.) that would be unthinkable to any aver- Tymoshenko’s official website (www. off. Never before has Ukraine had its soul age citizen. The conscious, systemic dis- tymoshenko.ua). snatched so cruelly, the future of its chil- On August 5 Kyiv’s Pechersk District regard for the legal norms similar to dren taken away. Today I am still free, but Court allowed the appeal by the those applied in the absolute majority of Good evening everyone. I am address- tomorrow I will be behind bars. Knowing Attorney General’s Office [Procurator the European states, as well as Yulia ing you having just received information what lies ahead of me, I know that I will General’s Office] on extending the pre- Tymoshenko’s undisguised disregard for that Yanukovych has given orders to return to you even stronger. cautionary measures on the former most participants of the trial constituted arrest me. There are judges higher than the ones Prime Minister of Ukraine Yulia the kind of infringements of the law that Today I have every chance of obtain- who sold out to Yanukovych. There is the Tymoshenko to detention. This ruling couldn’t remain without proper reper- ing political asylum in any country and European court, which will prove my was made under no influence on the part cussions. Yulia Tymoshenko for years protecting my life, my freedom, being legal rightness. There is the court of the of the bodies of the executive. has been accustomed to putting herself happy with my family. But I’m not going Ukrainian people, which will prove my According to the principle of an inde- above the rules and the truth. However, to run from Ukraine. And I have good political rightness. And there is God’s pendent judiciary, which is instrumental this time around she attempted to put reason for this. court, where neither the government nor to a democratic society, any appeals to herself above the law as such – and had Firstly, I didn’t violate the law. I lived money will protect those who today are Ukraine’s leadership urging it to recon- to be stopped by the court’s respective and worked for you. I don’t own any fac- perpetrating injustice. sider this ruling are essentially ground- ruling. tories, power plants, lands, mineral Rest assured that they will never break less. Ukraine’s executive stands aside An analysis of the legal systems of resources or government estates priva- me. I will not betray you – the 11 million the trial of Yulia Tymoshenko and has no the United States, EU member-countries tized in my favor. I made sure everything people who believed in me in the presi- intention to get involved therein. and other states conducted by the MFA the country has served you, not thieves in dential elections. I will not betray those At the same time, in view of the natu- convincingly demonstrated that this kind politics. I didn’t break the law trying to who voted for Yanukovych because I also ral interest of Ukraine’s foreign partners of behavior, regardless of the nature of act justly. And, therefore, I have no reason feel responsible to them for the country. in this legal case, the MFA of Ukraine the legal case, would prompt any court to run from my native land. I ask everyone who’s able to fight to deems it appropriate to stress a number to prosecute to the fullest extent of the Secondly, I won’t hide anywhere. I rally around those who stood strong before of obvious considerations that are well- law. worked in politics for the last 10 years and the government’s gingerbread and whips. known to those who have directly fol- Ukraine’s executive will continue to know very well the price politicians and No matter where I am – free or in jail – lowed the court proceedings. use the authority within our state’s legal fighters for the people pay. Everything has I feel strong enough to survive all their Respect for the judiciary is the corner- system to strengthen the legal ground- been bought, sold and resold. You have planned tests and together with you will stone of any established democracy. work of a democratic society, to provide almost no one to lean on in your times of put our country back on the path to pros- Ukraine’s judicial system, like many all political forces with an equal oppor- trouble. So, with all the power and life I perity, fairness, a strong national spirit and other political and societal institutes, is tunity to compete for the right to fulfill have, I will defend you and Ukraine, and dignity. currently undergoing the process of over- the desire of Ukraine’s citizens to live in will do so as you allow me. Glory to Ukraine! And see you soon, haul. It’s not devoid of imperfections, in a free society based on the common The final and most important reason because justice lives if you fight for it! the removal of which Ukraine highly European values. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 No. 33

diately, to comply with its international commitments, cease the prosecutions of political opponents cannot be Diaspora organizations... and to refrain from using criminal proceedings as a means tolerated. An unequivocal message needs to be conveyed that Ukrainian government authorities cannot chair the (Continued from page 1) to achieving political ends.” In a letter dated August 8, the UWC called upon the Committee of Ministers of the Council of Europe and international community – the United Nations, European the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe dwindled away,” AFUO Chairman Stefan Romaniw Parliament, European Council, European Commission, while openly disrespecting fundamental European val- OAM said on August 7. Council of Europe, Parliamentary Assembly of the ues; otherwise, the international community’s criticism The AFUO wrote to Australia’s Acting Minister for Council of Europe, European Union, Organization for will continue to be ignored, being viewed merely as Foreign Affairs Martin Ferguson to intervene in what it Security and Cooperation in Europe, Amnesty rhetoric.” described as “a gross violation of human rights” and to International, Human Rights Watch, and Freedom House The World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s ensure that fundamental rights and freedoms are afford- – to increase pressure on Ukrainian government authori- Organizations (WFUWO) – which unites 27 organiza- ed to all of Ukraine’s citizens, irrespective of race, creed ties and demand the immediate release from detention of tions in 17 countries around the globe – on August 5 sent or political persuasion. The AFUO called on the former Prime Minister Tymoshenko. Copies of the letter an open letter to President Yanukovych regarding the Australian government to demand Yulia Tymoshenko’s were sent by the UWC to President Viktor Yanukovych judicial proceedings against Ms. Tymoshenko. immediate release. and to Nina Karpachova, the Ukrainian Parliament’s “The trial of Yulia Tymoshenko, a woman, who is in “The International community has warned on numer- ombudsperson for human rights. opposition to the present regime and the ongoing direc- ous occasions of the undemocratic processes being imple- The UWC noted in its letter: tion of the government of Ukraine, does not appear to be mented by the current regime. Australia has a responsibil- “As previously raised with the international communi- justice, but rather of a purely political nature. The goal ity as an international stalwart for democracy, not to sit ty by the Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) in its letters seems to be to imprison the opposition and thus provide idle,” Mr. Romaniw underscored. dated January 12, 2011, and June 17, 2011, the UWC is the opportunity for the uncontrolled actions of today’s The Ukrainian World Congress (UWC) – an interna- gravely concerned about the continuing prosecutions of government in Ukraine. These steps have become the tional coordinating body for Ukrainian communities in political opponents by Ukrainian government authorities. intimidation of the population and resemble the return of the diaspora representing the interests of over 20 million On August 5, 2011, the UWC denounced the politically the Stalin era, both of which the people of Ukraine have Ukrainians in over 30 countries – in a news release on motivated arrest of former Ukrainian Prime Minister already endured!” the WFUWO wrote. August 5 quoted its president, Eugene Czolij, as stating: Yulia Tymoshenko and called for her immediate release. The letter went on to state: “Today’s arrest of Ukraine’s former Prime Minister and The international community has already warned “Mr. President, the destruction of democracy in main opposition leader, Yulia Tymoshenko, during her Ukrainian government authorities against the use of the Ukraine, the political persecution of politically active trial, which is widely viewed as politically motivated, is a state apparatus for political gain, an example of which is youth, the destruction of Ukrainian national identity will major step backwards for the government of Ukraine.” the attempt to remove Ukraine’s leading opposition politi- all result in closing the path of Ukraine towards the He added, “Given that Ukraine is representing Europe cian from the run-up to the 2012 parliamentary elections. European Union. as Chair of the Committee of Ministers of the Council of The UWC now calls upon you to increase pressure on “Today, WFUWO stands in solidarity with Yulia Europe until November 2011, is co-host of the Euro- Ukrainian government authorities and demand the imme- Tymoshenko, Yurii Lutsenko and other political and dem- 2012, and [will] chair of the Organization for Security diate release of Ms. Yulia Tymoshenko. ocratic oppositionists who are undergoing political prose- and Cooperation in Europe in 2013, it is critical for “The persistent disregard by Ukrainian government cution. “The World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s Ukraine’s government to release Ms. Tymoshenko imme- authorities of calls by the international community to Organizations appeals to you, Mr. President, and to the government of Ukraine, to release Yulia Tymoshenko and Yurii Lutsenko, in order to stop the repression against them and against other political and democratic opposi- The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund: July tionists.” The Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms Amount Name City Maria Motyl Sunnyside, NY for Ukraine (ODFFU) in an August 8 statement demand- Olena Papiz Warren, MI ed freedom for Ms. Tymoshenko and called for a boycott $250.00 Anonymous Bill Pidhirny Stamford, CT of President Yanukovych. Valentina Poletz Minneapolis, MN “The Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms $100.00 Serge Polishchuk Jersey City, NJ Edward Zetick Huntingdon Vy, PA for Ukraine, an American organization that has been sup- UNA Seniors Kerhonkson, NY porting Ukraine’s independence and sovereignty while $10.00 Andrew Bazylevsky North Hollywood, CA upholding American values for nearly 70 years, vehe- $60.00 Joseph B. and Martha T. Danville, CA Jerry Buzan Pittsford, NY mently condemns the politically motivated arrest of for- Mazuryk Victor Decyk Culver City, CA mer Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and Irene Durbak Madison, WI $50.00 Helen Fedoriw Clifton, NJ demands that the Yanukovych regime immediately releas- S. Ermolowich Levittown, PA George Pryjma Glenview, IL es her from incarceration,” the statement noted. Michael Fedirko Linden, NJ St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Parma, OH The ODFFU denounced “the anti-democratic activity Orthodox Cathedral Rodion Folis Villas, NJ of the Ukrainian Presidential Administration and gov- Walter Szczuplak Hazlet, NJ Anatol Grynewytsch Newport News, VA ernment, which has been intensifying since early 2010,” George Wyhinny S. Barrington, IL Yaroslav Iwankiw Pasadena, CA pointing out, “Rather than strengthening Ukraine’s inde- Cathy Kizyma Oxford, MI pendence and sovereignty, enhancing its democratic $45.00 Teofil Kulyk Plant City, FL Michael Komichak McKees Rocks, PA Maria Polanskyj Matawan, NJ institutions, improving the people’s livelihoods, and Makar Kopanycia Trenton, NJ focusing on building mutually beneficial market rela- Marta Torielli Colonia, NJ Natalia and Stefan Springfield, IL Andrew Zakala Sun City West, AZ tions, the regime of Viktor Yanukovych is endeavoring Kozak to assure its own long-term political viability by silenc- $40.00 Orest and Zirka Hanas Timonium, MD Stephen Krysalka Macon, GA ing all Ukrainian civic organizations and individuals that Anya & Jurij Petrenko Ashton, MD Myroslaw Kulynych Jackson Heights, NY are critical of his anti-democratic and anti-Ukrainian Ludmilla Lozowy New York, NY policies.” $35.00 Vera Andrushkiw Troy, MI Stefan Lysiak Auburn, NY The ODFFU went on to state: Peter M. and Andrea Princeton, NJ C. Mociuk Palos Park, IL “We encourage our American elected officials, the Ihnat Eugene Moroz Concord, MA White House and Capitol Hill, to institute without haste $30.00 Alexandra Kochman Chicago, IL Bohdan Pestrak Whitestone, NY policies that would isolate Yanukovych and his cabal from Andrea Tomko Short Hills, NJ the global community of civilized nations until such a $25.00 Natalia Chaykovsky Morris Plains, NJ Roman Wolchuk Jersey City, NJ time that they will realize that they are violating Ukraine’s Marijka DeBlieu Stockton, NJ Lydia Woloshyn New York, NY Constitution and universal laws of democratic behavior. Olga Liskiwskyi-Liss Lathrup Village, MI Anna Zawadiwsky Parma, OH This type of boycott should be surgically targeted against Volodymyr Needham, MA $5.00 Dorothy Doloszycki Little Falls, NJ Yanukovych and other government and administration Lyczmanenko officials without hurting Ukrainian civic organizations. Richard and Ludmilla Silver Spring, MD Iwanna Holowaty Venice, FL Myroslawa Horodeckyj Toronto, ON “Failure to do so now will condemn Ukrainians in Murphy Ukraine to continued persecution by their government Mykola Mychalczak Manlius, NY Merle Jurkiewicz Toledo, OH Irene Kobziar Pelham Manor, NY officials and will prompt future generations of Americans Boris Onufreiczuk Wathchung, NJ Petro and Olga Yonkers, NY to ask ‘Who lost Ukraine?’ ” Daria Pelech North Port, FL Kulynych Other statements were issued in the Ukrainian lan- Sonia Prokopetz Toronto, ON Taras Laszyn Trenton, NJ guage by the leadership of the Organization of Ukrainian Michael Savage Washington, DC Edward Mikol Staten Island, NY Nationalists (B) and the International Conference in Zina and Mark Zinych Norwalk, CT Mary Plaskonos Hamden, CT Support of Ukraine. $20.00 Daria Drobny Dearborn, MI Roman Prezimirski Springfield, NJ The OUN (Bandera wing) called for the release of Ms. Ann Daria Jakyma Parma Heights, OH Olga Santos Attleboro, MA Tymoshenko and Mr. Lutsenko, and demanded judicial George Krywolap Catonville, MD proceedings based on democratic principles and with the $2.00 Justine Kowadlo Bel Air, MD Askold Mosijczuk Clearwater, FL participation of international experts. Otherwise, the orga- Melanie Rud New York, NY TOTAL: $1,972.00 nization said in a release on August 6, the correct Walter Salmaniw Victoria, BC response on the part of both the diaspora and Ukrainians O. Terleckyj Warren, MI Sincere thanks to all contributors to in the homeland would be a boycott of representatives of Marion Woloshyn Whiting, NJ the Ukraine’s authorities. The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund. Similarly, the International Conference in Support of $15.00 Peter Hawrylciw Ludlow, MA The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund is the only Ukraine (formerly known as the World Conference of Marta Farion & Ihor Chicago, IL Ukrainian State Organizations) appealed to Ukrainians Wyslotsky fund dedicated exclusively to supporting around the world to participate in a complete boycott of Mykola Kril Las Vegas, NV the work of this publication. the Yanukovych regime, which has demonstrated its “undemocratic, anti-Ukrainian and illegal character.” No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 5

The Ukrainian National Association Forum

Felix Khmelkovsky Children try their hand at making pysanky, gerdany and T-shirts during the adoptive families’ weekend at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center. Adoptive parents and their children from Ukraine gather at Soyuzivka Annual event is an activity-filled celebration of family and Ukrainian culture

by Felix Khmelkovsky Assembly, for example, taught the children how to make The United States is a signatory of the Hague Special to The Ukrainian Weekly the inimitable Ukrainian Easter eggs – “pysanky.” It was Convention on Protection of Children and Cooperation a fun activity that everyone enjoyed. The children’s first in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (known in short KERHONKSON, N.Y. – It was a real celebration of attempts at creating pysanky may have been a bit sim- form as the Hague Adoption Convention). Unfortunately family. Everyone who was at Soyuzivka over the week- ple, but they came from the heart. Ukraine hasn’t yet become party to this international end of July 22-24 would have agreed that the people Olya Savchuk taught the kids how to make Ukrainian agreement, but Mr. Pohoreltsev underscored that gathered seemed like one big happy family. That was necklaces and bracelets (gerdany). Adriana and Petro Fil Ukraine’s diplomatic corps is making every effort to because they have something common: they have adopt- demonstrated folk dances and invited everyone to join encourage Ukraine to sign this convention as soon as ed children from Ukraine and, therefore, are bound by a in. Beautiful Ukrainian songs were performed by singer possible. Ukrainian spirit. Olya Fryz, who accompanied herself on the bandura, Paul and Sharon Boddy of Waldwick, N.J., adopted Eight years ago, in 2003, the first meeting of Ukraine’s national instrument. two Ukrainian girls – Anna from Chernivtsi and Angela American families that have adopted children from Serhiy Pohoreltsev, Ukraine’s consul general in New from Lutsk (they are already 12 and 15, respectively). Ukraine took place at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center. York, expressed thanks to UNA President Stefan This is the fourth time they have come to Soyuzivka for The initiators of that meeting were Ukraine’s Kaczaraj, UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich, Soyuzivka this special weekend gathering. This time they visited Consulate General in New York under the patronage of Manager Nestor Paslawsky, Administrative Assistant with their entire family, including their grandmother. Mr. the Embassy of Ukraine and the Ukrainian National Sonia Semanyszyn, Soyuzivka staffers, as well as to Boddy said he thinks it is very important to teach his Association. This year, financial support was provided Ukrainian credit unions for making these special week- daughters Ukrainian traditions and customs, and to nur- by the Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union ends possible. ture these within the family. He added that his children and the SUMA Federal Credit Union in Yonkers, N.Y. Mr. Pohoreltsev told this correspondent that more have the best of memories from Soyuzivka. There were some difficulties in bringing together than 1,500 children from Ukraine have already been So it is not only the Ukrainian Consulate that wants to adoptive families from various parts of the United States. adopted by Americans in only those eight states repre- preserve these children’s Ukrainian identity – that is also It is obvious that in a multicultural society, such as that sented at the Soyuzivka gathering. the desire of their parents. Thus, the annual weekend at in the United States, it is easy to lose one’s national iden- Every year more adopted girls and boys arrive in the Soyuzivka for adoptive families meetings will continue. tity. To protect and keep the Ukrainian culture and identi- United States to begin new lives within their new fami- And, what’s more, a number of the adoptive parents ty in these Ukrainian children’s souls is the goal of these lies. The Consulate General provides such families with have expressed an interest in sending their children to get-togethers, now held annually at Soyuzivka. all necessary legal support. Usually families inform the camps at Soyuzivka, such as the Heritage Camp and the This year, families began arriving on Friday, July 22. Consulate about the situation with their new children. Ukrainian folk dance camp. They came from the eight states of the Northeast. Many Sometimes, Vice-Consul Kostyantyn Vorona makes a Little Diana Cockerham, who is growing up in the of them came for the first time, but some have been here special trip to visit these young Ukrainians. This is done U.S. and speaks English, will surely remember that her in previous years. Bohdana Puzyk was the chief coordi- not only to keep tabs on the adopted children, but mainly roots are Ukrainian. nator of this event. to set up a strong and friendly relationship between Her father, Ken Cockerham, wrote in a letter to Saturday morning began with the most interesting Ukraine’s diplomats and adoptive families. Consul General Pohoreltsev: “I just wanted to thank offerings for participants: Ukrainian workshops. The Many letters come to the Consulate from Ukraine: you, your wife and everyone else that we met this past main hall at Soyuzivka was decorated with posters about orphanages are interested in the destiny of their former weekend at Soyuzivka. Stacey, Nicholas, Diana and I all Ukraine, Ukrainian customs and traditions. The aim was children, and the Consulate answers every such letter had a wonderful time participating in the special events to remind children about their native land. with words of hope and serenity. These adopted children and meeting other people who have been blessed with There were many good people who gladly shared become the real sons and daughters of those who adopt- adding Ukrainian children to their families. We feel very their knowledge with their guests. ed them in the United States. And, looking at the fami- lucky to have been given the beautiful gifts of our chil- Gloria Horbaty, an advisor on the UNA’s General lies gathered at Soyuzivka, one sees that this is true. dren and plan to attend next year as well. Thanks again.”

Gloria Horbaty helps children make pysanky as Consul General Serhiy Bohdana Puzyk, organizer of the Pohoreltsev (center) and Vice-Consul Kostyantyn Vorona observe. UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich with two of the youngsters. special event. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 No. 33

FOR THE RECORD: Statement regarding The Ukrainian Weekly the political persecution of Yulia Tymoshenko

Political prisoners in Ukraine The following statement, dated July both the 12 million people who voted for The events of August 5, which took place after last week’s issue of this newspa- 28, was signed by 29 Ukrainian intellec- her in the runoff and those who voted for per went to print, have made it abundantly clear: former Prime Minister Yulia tuals. the other candidate. Tymoshenko, a leader of the opposition, is now a political prisoner in President When they came for the Communists, Viktor Yanukovych’s Ukraine. She was arrested and sent to the Lukianivka Prison, The first weeks of the trial against I did not speak up because I was not a where former Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko also is being held. Yulia Tymoshenko have shown that it has Communist. When they came for the To be sure, the U.S. was more cautious in its public pronouncements. The U.S. nothing to do with justice. It is not a trial. Catholics, I did not speak up because I government issued a “statement of concern” in which it noted: “Yesterday’s incar- It is a farce, the last act of which will see was not a Catholic. When they came for ceration of former Prime Minister Tymoshenko has raised concerns internationally Yulia Tymoshenko imprisoned not as a the Jews, I did not speak up because I about the application of the rule of law in Ukraine and further contributes to the person but as the most powerful figure in was not a Jew. When they came for me, appearance of politically motivated prosecutions.” The U.S. statement also urged the opposition, who opposes the regime there was no one left to speak out for that the former prime minister’s “incarceration be reviewed and consideration be and its plans. me. This saying from the sad history of given to her immediate release.” (For the record, the judge presiding over the case Not all of us voted for Yulia the 20th century is as relevant for modern has since rejected several defense motions for bail.) Tymoshenko, and we are not all her sup- Ukraine as ever. Over the weekend of August 6-7 and on Monday morning, August 8, the porters. But we are all absolutely sure We still have a chance to stop this! We Ukrainian diaspora shifted into high gear. There were notices of protests to take that the trial against her is politically must not be silent! motivated. We are aware that the impris- place in New York City, Toronto and Chicago. And numerous organizations issued Signed: their statements and appeals (see stories that begin on page 1). They called for oned opposition means the unchecked government. Yuri Andrukhovych (poet, prose writ- Ukraine’s authorities to release Ms. Tymoshenko and for Western powers to con- er and essayist) demn selective prosecution and political persecution of persons who do not share The whole society must understand Volodymyr Bazylevskyi (Ukrainian the current Ukrainian leaders’ vision of Ukraine. this! The revenge against Yulia writer, literary critic, translator) Meanwhile, back in Ukraine, the push appears to be on to complete the trial Tymoshenko will clear the way for hun- before the summer is over. Our Kyiv correspondent Mark Raczkiewycz reported dreds of thousands of other reprisals Nina Bichuya (writer) that he had witnessed how this trial is being fast-tracked, compared to some other against people who are regarded as politi- Bohdan Horyn (political, civil and cases (for example, that of Gongadze defendant Oleksii Pukach, which is languish- cally undesirable by the regime, against human rights activist, former national ing). And, let there be no doubt, the courts in Ukraine are not independent and most pensioners, against small business that deputy, journalist, art critic, political sci- are controlled by the Yanukovych administration and its cronies. has almost been destroyed by the govern- entist, former dissident) Outside the courtroom hundreds of Tymoshenko supporters rallied for her ment, against youth activists, against any- Serhii Grabovskyi (publicist, journal- release, even as Judge Rodion Kireyev apparently issued an order banning demon- one who opposes Ukraine’s slide toward ist, political scientist, historian) strations. At the same time, scores of national deputies and other leaders offered to the state of a feudal-criminal oligarchy, Larysa Denysenko (writer, lawyer stand bail for the opposition leader. and those who oppose the destruction of Anatolii Dimarov (prose writer, laure- One of those was champion boxer Vitali Klitschko, a Kyiv City Council deputy the Ukrainian national identity. ate of Shevchenko National Prize) and leader of the UDAR party (Ukrainian Democratic Alliance for Reform), who The rollback of democracy that we are Ivan Dzyuba (literary critic, social wrote on his blog that “a real battle for democratic values is unfolding here.” At a witnessing will close the road to Europe activist, dissident, Hero of Ukraine, acade- press conference upon his return to Kyiv from Austria (where he was training for for Ukraine. At the same time, it will mician of the National Academy of an upcoming bout), he also warned: “The lack of dialogue between the government swing open the gates to our Eastern Sciences of Ukraine, head of the and the opposition is a direct path to dictatorship.” Soviet past. Committee for Shevchenko National Prize) Let us make this perfectly clear: the issue is larger than Yulia Tymoshenko, it The Yulia Tymoshenko case concerns Serhii Zhadan (poet, novelist, essayist) goes beyond one trial. This is about rule of law, justice, freedom and Ukraine’s very all of us. It is a Rubicon, right here and Roman Ivanychuk (writer, poet, future as a democracy. The Yanukovych regime is jeopardizing that future – quite a now. If the government crosses it, many social activist, one of the founders of the gift for the upcoming 20th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. We pray that the of us will be tried tomorrow. Then, there People’s Movement of Ukraine, Hero of words of Arseniy Yatsenyuk, who said after Ms. Tymoshenko’s arrest that will be nobody to write appeals and con- Ukraine, laureate of Shevchenko National “Democracy is over,” do not turn out to be prophetic. The reaction of the people of vene meetings. We will be crushed quiet- Prize and many other prizes, former Ukraine and Western powers that care about the country’s future will be key. ly and one by one. national deputy) It is already obvious that the govern- Irena Karpa (writer, singer, journal- ment wants to harass us, to sow disillu- ist) sionment and fear among those who have not lost the power to fight for their Mykola Kniazhytskyi (journalist, Aug. Turning the pages back... national, economic, social and political general director of the TVi channel) rights. Ihor Losiev (culturologist at the Kyiv That is why today we express our soli- Mohyla Academy, political scientist, pub- Twenty-one years ago, on August 19, 1990, hundreds of thou- darity with Yulia Tymoshenko and other licist, journalist, member of the National 19 sands of Ukrainian Catholics gathered to celebrate the first liturgy members of the opposition who are sub- Union of Journalists) in 44 years at St. George Cathedral in Lviv, the historic see of the ject to political-criminal persecution. Roman Lubkivskiy (poet, diplomat) 1990 Ukrainian Catholic Church before it moved to Kyiv in 2005. We demand that the government close Levko Lukianenko (politician, The cathedral complex was under the jurisdiction of the the case against Yulia Tymoshenko, and Soviet-era dissident, and Hero of Russian Orthodox Church (ROC) since the 1946 Lviv synod, release Yurii Lutsenko and other political Ukraine, former national deputy) which liquidated the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Church property was seized by the prisoners. Yurii Mushketyk (writer, Hero of state after the staged synod, many churches were turned into museums, and others We demand that the government Ukraine) were given to the ROC. restore freedom of speech, abolish the Mykhailo Ratushnyi (politician, for- The celebrations on August 19, 1990, began with an early morning liturgy at the Church censorship of TV-news and eliminate the mer national deputy, a coordinator of the of the Transfiguration, the first church in the area to return to Ukrainian Catholicism. A pro- manipulative-zombie techniques used in People’s Committee to Defend Ukraine) cession wound its way through the cobblestone streets to St. George Cathedral, where peo- political talk-shows. Iren Rozdobudko (journalist, writer, ple lined the streets and sidewalks as far as the eye could see; many held bouquets of herbs We demand that the government con- poet) and fruit to be blessed during the liturgy and the feast day of Christ’s Transfiguration. duct fair parliamentary elections next Dmytro Pavlychko (poet, translator, St. George Cathedral was filled to capacity, with a live broadcast of the service for the year on the basis of the current law, and scriptwriter, culturologist, political and 300,000 faithful gathered around the cathedral complex. not on the basis of a law drafted to satisfy public figure, dissident, Hero of Ukraine); At the end of the liturgy, a tape recording that was found in the days prior to the cel- the needs of one party. Myroslav Popovych (philosopher, ebratory liturgy was broadcast that featured a sermon by Metropolitan-Archbishop We ask society not to be apathetic and professor, academician of the National Andrey Sheptytsky. The sermon called the Ukrainian Catholic Church to be united to look at the developments not in the Academy of Sciences of Ukraine) with the Ecumenical Church of Christ, so that through God’s grace the Church could light of the Tymoshenko trial, but as a sad once again be returned to the faithful. prospect for Ukraine, which concerns (Continued on page 16) Metropolitan Volodymyr Sterniuk, the primate of the UCC in Ukraine, then addressed the mass of people gathered outside from the church balcony. He was joined by bishops Filemon Kurchaba of Lviv, Mykhailo Sapryha of Ternopil and Sofron Dmyterko of Ivano-Frankivsk. Quotable notes “This day,” he said, “was prepared by God, and we rejoice that God has allowed us to “In the light of recent developments in Ukraine, specifically the imprisonment reclaim this temple, which up to now, has been in enemy hands.” Underscoring of ex-Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and, earlier, ex-Internal Affairs Minister Metropolitan Sheptytsky’s sermon on ecumenism, the metropolitan declared that “in Yurii Lutsenko, as well as up to 50 other political prisoners, I call upon reclaiming this [church] we will never again be separated from the Church of Christ.” Ukrainians in the United States, Canada and elsewhere to boycott official events Cardinal Myroslav Lubachivsky, the ranking primate of the UCC, sent a letter to the and celebrations at Ukrainian Embassies. faithful and hierarchy, which was read by Metropolitan Sterniuk. Citing the holiday of “It would be inappropriate and contradictory for us to attend these celebrations Christ’s Transfiguration, Cardinal Lubachivsky wrote that the UCC, which had been perse- after firstly condemning arrests in Ukraine and secondly, protesting outside cuted and forced into forests and underground, was witnessing a miracle. “As we re-claim Ukrainian diplomatic premises. If we attend these celebrations we would be indi- this temple of our Lviv bishops,” he wrote, “we say, Lord it is great for us to be here.” rectly giving our support to the authoritarian regime under the Viktor At the conclusion of the ceremonies, Metropolitan Sterniuk called on the faithful to sing Yanukovych administration. …” a traditional song wishing long life for Pope John Paul II. – Taras Kuzio, editor of Ukraine Analyst, in a letter to the editor posted on the Source: “Ukrainian Catholics in Lviv celebrate return of St. George’s,” by Chrystyna N. Kyiv Post website on August 11. Lapychak and Irena Chalupa, The Ukrainian Weekly, August 26, 1990. No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

proceedings of Judge Rodion Kiriyev Tymoshenko arrest on the instructions of the Yanukovych regime? changes everything Who is wealthy enough to sit on the sidelines in Ukraine, or anywhere else Dear Editor: in the world, and enjoy her riches with Accumulators or transformers? The arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko, her family and her husband and not go through this judicial circus? Who is the which I expected, changes everything. Practically every reader of The gré organization (Petryshyn, p. 20). only high-ranking official who visited The Yanukovych administration is Ukrainian Weekly has heard of NTSh and Moreover, printing is cheaper in Ukraine. her former minister, Yurii Lutsenko, banking on Ukraine being of sufficient UVAN – the acronyms, respectively, for the Do these societies, then, still have a role when the criminals in power today strategic importance to the United Ukrainian names of the Shevchenko to play? locked him up in jail like an animal? States and the European Union, and too Scientific Society and the Ukrainian Some might say no. After all, Russian Who travelled to see Margaret Thatcher big to push around, to have sanctions Academy of Arts and Sciences in the U.S. If émigrés like George Vernadsky left a lasting and other foreign officials in Europe imposed against them. They are wrong you live in New York, you may have imprint on historical scholarship in the and impressed them with her intelli- about the U.S., as the Obama adminis- attended some of their events. If you live in United States without the benefit of a schol- gence and personality? Who that tration resembles that of the elder Chicago, Cleveland, Detroit, Pittsburgh, arly society. During his tenure at Harvard, endured uncalled for and undeserved President George Bush Senior in the Philadelphia or Washington, you may have Michael Karpovich inspired a whole gener- mud being thrown at her by the then early 1990s in his Russia-first policy. participated in functions of local NTSh ation of eminent Russian historians. President of Ukraine? Who remained They are right about the EU, for whom chapters. But I suspect that many of us Perhaps the three chairs of Ukrainian stud- calm and tried to reconcile the differ- Ukraine is the most important member regard these as elite enclaves for elderly ies at Harvard, along with the Ukrainian ences with the then President of of the Eastern Partnership. The Deep erudites. If so, that is unfortunate. Research Institute, are enough. Ukraine in the hopes of establishing a Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement Both NTSh and UVAN have distin- Nonetheless, learned societies can still working relationship with President (DCFTA) is the most ambitious EU guished, sometimes dramatic histories. In fulfill a useful function, and not just as treaty since the Association Yushchenko, even with the help of Baba 1873, Ukrainophile Ruthenian intellectuals accumulators of books and papers. They Agreements the EU signed with Paraska? in Austrian-ruled Lviv formed the can serve as “cultural intermediaries” Eastern Europe in the 1990s. If EU pol- It is Yulia Tymoshenko, of course. Shevchenko Society as an institution dedi- between Ukraine and America, rather like icy on Ukraine fails, the entire Eastern She has stayed in Ukraine and dedicat- cated to the Ukrainian language and litera- the Alliance Francaise or the Goethe Partnership is discredited and disinte- ed herself to making Ukraine a world- ture. Expanded in 1892 into a full-fledged Institutes. One academic has suggested that grates. class place to live. scholarly society, NTSh thrived under the NTSh and UVAN join forces to sponsor This is where the political trials in When I went to Ukraine in 2006 as Habsburgs, survived under Poland and died periodic scholarly conferences. Kyiv could play a major role. With Ms. an election observer, I was taken aback under the Soviets. This could also be the occasion for them Tymoshenko imprisoned, the signing of by President Yushchenko’s attitude After World War II, it was re-established to act as “cultural intermediaries” of a dif- the DCFTA will be postponed. It was toward her. But she kept quiet and con- in several countries. A U.S. chapter was ferent sort. For there has been a notable lack already going to be difficult to ratify tinued to work in the interests of the formed in 1947, and incorporated as the of communication, and some bitter and per- the DCFTA as the majority of the people. Shevchenko Scientific Society. sistent misunderstanding, between our aca- European Parliament (or four political As a president, Mr. Yushchenko was UVAN goes back to November 1918, demics and the community that supports groups) are critical of democratic a failure because he did not imprison when Hetman Pavlo Skoropadskyi created them. Here the words of George Shevelov, regression in Ukraine while 17 out of the criminals as he stated that he would a Ukrainian Academy of Sciences. speaking at UVAN in 1962, remain relevant: 27 EU members have heads of state do. Instead he surrounded himself with Renamed the All-Ukrainian Academy of “Every emigration tends to live in a who are from parties who are members them by putting them into high offices. Sciences (VUAN) by the Bolsheviks in world of illusions, beyond time. This can of the European Peoples Party. It was Mr. Yushchenko and only Mr. 1921, it was eventually purged and, in result in estrangement from the motherland The Yanukovych administration will Yushchenko who broke the unity of the 1936, became the Academy of Sciences of not only in space, but in spirit, and at the not give Ms. Tymoshenko a suspended Orange Revolution with his one-sided the Ukrainian SSR. Towards the end of same time in a lack of connections with the sentence because it would not neutralize attacks. World War II, some of its members emigrat- new world, and as a result of this a loss of her completely, as she will campaign The question is: Where do we go ed to Western Europe. In the fall of 1945, the younger generation and the spiritual around Ukraine as a martyr. She is very from here? Ms. Tymoshenko was just they formed the Ukrainian Free Academy extinction of the emigration. It is not a very good at doing this and excels at being a arrested, and she is calling out to the of Sciences (UVAN). In 1950, it was re- pleasant obligation to awaken the emigra- mobilizer of crowds, as seen during the Ukrainian nation and the diaspora. established in New York as the Ukrainian tion from this stupor, to force it to open its 2004 Orange Revolution. We have a true leader in Yulia. Let us Academy of Arts and Sciences in the U.S. eyes and compel it to see the truth, but it is Imprisonment prevents Ms. rally around her and take action to In New York, NTSh and UVAN pursued an obligation…” (Shevelov, p. 9) Tymoshenko from running in the 2012 demand her release so that she can run four main goals: to promote the indepen- Thus, the goal would be not to bring and 2015 elections, which means that for national deputy and then for presi- dent scholarship that was impossible in the Ukrainian scholarship down to a “popular” plateau, but rather to raise our diaspora’s the Organization for Security and dent. homeland; to maintain a library and understanding of Ukrainian realities to a Cooperation in Europe could not call Give her the opportunity to be our archive; to present lectures and conferences; scholarly level. This would enable us to rep- these elections “democratic.” If elec- leader, and let her rise like the phoenix. and to publish scholarly works. NTSh has resent Ukraine in the informed, intelligent tions in Belarus are not “democratic” produced encyclopedias and a series of Bohdan Pylypiw and sophisticated manner that it deserves. because opposition leaders are in jail, “Zapysky”; UVAN has issued its English- Randolph, N.J. By reforming themselves, our scholarly then how can they be “democratic” if language “Annals.” societies could help the Ukrainian Ms. Tymoshenko is in jail or not Both organizations remained open to the American community reform the way it broader scholarly world. NTSh members allowed to stand? presents its heritage to America. They could have included non-Ukrainians like Oscar Taras Kuzio Let’s help author thus help transform America’s understand- Halecki, Clarence Manning and Mark von ing of Ukraine. Washington of Boyko dictionary Hagen. UVAN has sponsored lectures by such as Alexander Dallin, Michael Note: This column draws on research The letter-writer is senior fellow of Dear Editor: Karpovich and Philip Mosely. conducted at the 2011 NEH Summer the Center for Transatlantic Relations, In Zenon Zawada’s excellent article While focusing on Ukrainian studies, Institute “America Engages Eurasia” at School Advanced International Studies, these organizations remain committed to Columbia University in New York. The Johns Hopkins University. “Dictionary of Boyko dialects 15 result of 25 years of research” (July 3) I found scholarly objectivity. In his 1952 annual author is a member of NTSh and UVAN. a small, but quite significant mistake. It report, NTSh President Nicholas Chubatyi stated, “Ukrainian scholarship Sources: is not the “Skoliv district” or “Turkiv Adamovych, Antin. “Ostriv vilnoyi Dumky,” district,” but the Skole and Turka dis- must be strictly objective even when it Yulia Tymoshenko: would seem that the scholarly truth is not Moloda Ukraina, No. 72 (June 1960), p. 3. tricts. Krawczeniuk, Osyp V. “Prychynky do I am sending a very small check to beneficial to the political interests of the nation. But this only appears to be so, for Peredistorii ta Istorii NTSh,” Biuleten 29 (45) 2010, a rising phoenix? support publication of the dictionary. I pp. 33-39. the truth has never harmed any nation.” Dear Editor: wish I could contribute much more to this Lew, Wasyl. “A Century of Dedicated Work for absolutely significant work of Prof. (“Dukhovnymy Shliakhamy Trokh Ukrainskykh Pokolin,” March 9, 1952, p. Scholarship and Nation. A Brief History of the Remember the Orange Revolution of Mykola Matijiv. Shevchenko Scientific Society.” Translated by 2004? Who organized the demonstra- Allow me from this venue to appeal to 12. NTSh Archive file 26.) Walter Dushnyck. Shevchenko Scientific Society Since Ukrainian independence in 1991, tions that led to the downfall of the all lovers of Boyko philology to help Ukrainian Studies Series 27, English Section Vol. 8 these societies’ roles have changed. Despite (New York, 1973). Kuchma government and precluded Prof. Matijiv to successfully finish his some ominous governmental policies, Viktor Yanukovych from becoming noble work. Lutskyi, Iurii. “Pershi Kroky Akademii,” Novyny z I appeal especially to people connected scholarship has evolved freely in Ukraine. Akademii, No. 8 (May 1985), p. 1. president even though his party falsified Thus, there is no longer the imperative to the elections? Who became prime min- to the Boyko region by birth or associa- Petryshyn, Volodymyr. “Deshcho do Istorii NTSh save a threatened tradition. At the same v Amerytsi,” Biuleten 30 (46) 2010, pp. 17-20. ister twice and tried to enact reforms, tion. Please help! (As noted in the article, readers should contact Prof. Matijiv at time, the very notion of émigré scholarship Shevelov, George. “Slovo na Osviachenni stopped Victor Pinchuk from grabbing is in question. Ukrainian American academ- Budynku UVAN u Niu-Yorku,” Novyny z Akademii, the steel company in Kryvyi Rih, and [email protected]. to support publica- tion of the dictionary. ics who need to publish articles in peer- No. 34 (2010), pp. 9-11. organized an ambulance service to reviewed English-language journals and assist the villagers? And who is now Orest S. Slupchynskyj books at university or commercial presses Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at arrested because of the kangaroo court New York are unlikely to submit their work to an émi- [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 No. 33

International Plast Jamboree begins in East Chatham, N.Y.

EAST CHATHAM, N.Y. – The official boree program continues through August rying their banners and flags; and the del- opening ceremonies of the International 13. Seen here are: the divine liturgy cele- egation of the Ukrainian American Youth Plast Jamboree, which kicks off world- brated by Metropolitan-Archbishop Stefan Association standing before the emblem wide celebrations of Plast Ukrainian Soroka, assisted by the Very Rev. Dr. Ivan of the 2011 jamboree. (A complete report Scouting Organization’s centennial, took Kaszczak; the opening ceremonies, which on the jamboree will appear in a future place here at the Vovcha Tropa camp- featured Plast members from various issue of The Ukrainian Weekly.) ground on Sunday, August 7. The jam- branches throughout North America car- – Roma Hadzewycz No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 9 Policy forum on U.S. strategic engagement in Central and Eastern Europe held in D.C.

Ukrainian National Information Service their nations’ views on American WASHINGTON – The Central and engagement and NATO expansion east- East European Coalition (CEEC) hosted ward with decidedly positive views. a forum on Capitol Hill on July 26, to Ambassador Yakobashvili remarked, “it discuss the state of affairs in Central and is my dream to be at a similar event in Eastern Europe (CEE) and the role that the future talking about how Georgia American foreign policy plays in the was accepted into NATO.” region. Additionally, Simonas Satunas, depu- Titled “20 Years: Three Perspectives ty chief of mission at the Lithuanian on the Evolution of U.S. Strategic Embassy, provided brief remarks on the Engagement with Central and Eastern situation in the Baltic states and concern Europe,” the forum brought together two about Russia’s increasing influence both panels consisting of leading authorities in the region and in the European Union on the issues of most concern for the in general. United States and the Central and After each panel, the audience was Eastern European countries. able to ask questions of the speakers. The Central and East European The event was followed by a reception Coalition is a network of 18 ethnic orga- that featured a variety of regional des- nizations representing the interests of serts during which attendees could dis- over 20 million Americans of Armenian, cuss the event and other issues relevant Belarusian, Bulgarian, Czech, Estonian, to the U.S. and its interests in the region. Georgian, Hungarian, Latvian, Reactions to the forum were positive. Lithuanian, Polish, Romanian, Slovak, “On behalf the CEEC, we extend our and Ukrainian descent. appreciation to our distinguished panel- Mike Haltzel of the Center for ists for their invaluable insights,” stated Transatlantic Relations at SAIS at Johns Michael Sawkiw Jr., director of the Hopkins University and Janusz Bugajski Ukrainian Congress Committee of of the Center for Strategic and America’s Washington public affairs International Studies spoke at the event, bureau, the Ukrainian National articulating the U.S. government’s per- Information Service. “We look forward spective and interests in the region. to our next event in September and Mr. Haltzel, a member of Sen. Joseph encourage the active participation of our Biden’s staff during the 1990s round of respective communities,” he added. NATO enlargement, recounted the pro- During the event, the CEEC distribut- cess and transition of Central and ed its latest policy briefing paper, which Eastern European states from Eastern details its position and needed action on bloc to NATO members. the topics of: democracy, human rights Mr. Bugajski focused on the enduring and the rule of law; Russia’s undue influ- U.S. interest in the region for maintain- ence in Central and Eastern Europe; visa ing Central and Eastern European state issues; security in Central and Eastern independence, the rule of law, regional Europe; and U.S. assistance to the stability, aid for NATO missions, and for region. helping these states emerge as players on The coalition will be hosting a CEEC the European scene. He noted, “The Advocacy Day in September on Capitol inclusion of these countries would also Hill to help spread its message of U.S. serve to add a pro-American sentiment to engagement and cooperation in the the European Union.” region. Ambassadors from the region were on For further information on the Central hand to provide a regional perspective. and East European Coalition, or the Petr Gandalovic of the Czech Republic, September CEEC Advocacy Day, readers Temuri Yakobashvili of Georgia and Dr. may contact UNIS at 202-547-0018 or György Szapáry of Hungary touched on [email protected].

of states in countries, such as Croatia, Ukrainian foreign... which seek EU membership (www.epp. eu/eppHeadsOfStateGov.asp). (Continued from page 3) Kyiv’s relations are increasingly poor with Russia as President Yanukovych has associate member of the EPP, which has rejected Russian attempts to take control been very vocal in its criticism of her trial of strategic sectors of the Ukrainian econ- and democratic regression in Ukraine. omy while opting for the DCFTA over The Liberals and Greens have supported the CIS Customs Union (see EDM, July the EPP’s criticism; together the three 26, 2010). At the same time, democratic political groups have a combined 405 out regression in Ukraine and the political tri- of 736 MEPs (http://www.europarl.euro- als and arrests of the opposition are pa.eu/members/expert/groupAndCountry. derailing integration into the EU. The do). The European Conservatives and signing of the DCFTA is put into doubt Reformers Group have an additional 56 by Ms. Tymoshenko’s arrest but even if it MEPs. Together the four political groups is signed it could be suspended and not control two-thirds of MEPs and would be ratified by the European Parliament therefore be able to stall or oppose the and the majority of EU members. ratification of the DCFTA with Ukraine. By 2012, the year of the European soc- The Socialists are the only political cer championship (Euro-2012) that group with whom the Party of Regions Ukraine and Poland are cohosting, Kyiv has an alliance, but they only control a could find it has no friends in either quarter of the MEPs. EPP member-parties Moscow, or Washington and Brussels. control the heads of states of 17 out of 27 EU member-states, and they will also be The article above is reprinted from in a position to block the ratification of Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission the DCFTA with Ukraine. Another six from its publisher, the Jamestown associate members of the EPP are heads Foundation, www.jamestown.org.

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Roksolana Tymiak-Lonchyna President Dr. Andrew Melnyk (left) honors Dr. Wayne Tymchak for Erast Huculak (center) receives the Professional Community Service award from services to UMANA. Dr. Andrew Melnyk (right) and Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United Nations Yuriy Sergeyev. UMANA convention in Philadelphia marks association’s 60 years of service

by George Hrycelak social, over the past half century. Dr. Leo Wolansky led the untary service to the association. Dr. Laryssa Hud and Dr. group with voice and guitar in a lively sing-along session Steven Yevich, two newly inducted members present at the PHILADELPHIA – The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA) held its 41st biennial scien- of well-known Ukrainian folk songs. banquet, were officially welcomed to UMANA. tific conference and 34th assembly of delegates on June Saturday morning was devoted to the 34th Assembly of This year, UMANA elected to recognize worthy and 22-26, in Philadelphia. The event marked two special Delegates, UMANA’s highest deliberative body. The two- highly regarded Ukrainian American and Ukrainian milestones in the association’s history: UMANA’s comple- year term was reviewed, with a detailed examination of Canadian individuals, as well as philanthropic organiza- tion of 60 years of professional service, and UMANA’s financial reports, as well as the state of the organization tions deserving of social commendation. UMANA’s return to Philadelphia after a 25 year absence. and a summary of activity in participating chapters. Professional Community Service Award was presented to Nearly 50 members, family and guests of the associa- Forty-nine new members were formally inducted into a special guest, Erast Huculak, former Canadian honorary tion traveled to this East Coast city to hear colleagues the association. These numbers reaffirm UMANA’s viabil- consul for Ukraine, founder and president of Medical review “Updates in Medicine” in a variety of medical spe- ity as the largest Ukrainian American professional organi- Pharmacies Group Inc., philanthropist and humanitarian. cialties. The UMANA assembly of delegates, at its regular zation in North America. Mr. Huculak graciously received the award presented to biennial business meeting, reviewed the association’s work The biennial assembly of delegates reviewed the slate him by the UMANA president and the Ambassador of and elected a new board of directors for the upcoming of officers submitted by the nominating committee. Ukraine to the United Nations Yuriy Sergeyev. He shared term. Unanimously elected for two years were President Dr. some vignettes from his extensive experience working The convention commenced with a welcome reception Andrew Melnyk (Illinois), Vice-President Dr. George with Ukrainian social and cultural organizations in the on Wednesday evening in the wood-paneled library of the Kuritza (Illinois), President-Elect Dr. Andrew Dzul diaspora. Hilton Inn at Penn on the University of Pennsylvania cam- (Michigan), Secretary Dr. Borys Buniak (Syracuse) and Receiving organizational recognition awards were the pus. The arriving attendees met in a relaxed atmosphere Treasurer Dr. Pilch. United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, the and familiarized themselves with the conference schedule. The assembly further approved the three elected mem- Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center of Philadelphia, Dr. Ihor Fedoriw, UMANA Pennsylvania branch presi- bers to the UMANA Foundation: Dr. Maria Hrycelak, Dr. the Ukrainian Federation of America, the Ukrainian dent greeted the guests to the convention, wishing them a Yarko Maryniuk and Dr. Ihor Voyevidka. Elected to the Engineers Society of America, Pennsylvania Chapter, and pleasant and productive time in Philadelphia. ethics committee were Dr. Roman Dykun, Dr. Ronald the Ukrainian Institute of America. The awards were Thursday and Friday mornings were dedicated to lec- Liteplo and Dr. Tymish Trusewych. received by the presidents of each organization. tures. Scientific coordinator Dr. Liza Pilch (Illinois) At the conclusion of the proceedings, the newly elected Dr. George Hrycelak, UMANA executive director, pre- arranged for a panel of speakers in a range of specialties to president greeted the assembly. Dr. Melnyk thanked the sented an overview of the history of UMANA since its cover the program material. participants for the confidence extended to him and his founding in 1950, describing its creation, remembering the The 25th anniversary of the Chornobyl calamity was leadership team, and shared his vision of the upcoming past presidents and their accomplishments, the associa- commemorated with a screening of Irene Zabytko’s two years. The newly elected board of directors then held a tion’s publications and the growing impact of new mem- “Epiphany at Chornobyl,” along with two lectures review- brief initial meeting to set an agenda for the next year. bers on UMANA membership roster. ing the current health impact of the accident. The Chicago On Saturday evening, June 25, UMANA held a gala Pennsylvania Branch President Dr. Fedoriw presented Medical Society co-sponsored the educational portion of awards banquet and anniversary celebration. Over 125 professional achievement award to branch members Drs. the conference, designating this live activity for a maxi- members and guests strolled through the verdant campus Oksana Baltarowich-Hud, Larissa Bilaniuk, George Popel mum of 10 AMA PRA (American Medical Association of the University of Pennsylvania, past Alexander and Peter Kozicky, as well as community activist Ulana Physician Recognition Award) Category 1 Credits. Archipenko’s colossal bronze statue of King Solomon, Mazukevich, recognizing their input to the professional Audience participation in the ensuing discussions was toward the banquet venue in the historic Hall of Flags in and cultural atmosphere in the Philadelphia area. active and spirited, with an exchange of opinions between the Perelman Quadrangle. During the cocktail hour, the In conclusion, the Pennsylvania branch’s past-president, the speakers and audience, which led to a better under- guests were treated to a performance by a violin quartet of Dr. Wasyl Salak, briefly reviewed the history of the local standing of issues common to health care professionals. professional musicians from Philadelphia’s Curtis Institute branch, concluding the evening with a remembrance of the After a busy Thursday morning of educational sessions, of Music, culminating with a special solo violin perfor- many members who are no longer with us. the conference participants relaxed on an open-bus tour of mance by the noted Solomiya Ivakhiv, director of the The attendees enjoyed a memorable dinner as a fitting Philadelphia’s historical sights and vibrant downtown area. Music at the Institute program at the Ukrainian Institute of conclusion to the conference, with discussions revolving On Friday evening, the group met for an UMANA America. around the new information learned at the presentations. reunion. The evening featured a revolving slide presenta- UMANA Archivist Dr. Maria Hrycelak began the ban- Members were heard actively planning events for 2013, tion from the history of UMANA over the last 60 years. quet with a now traditional “outgoing president roast” – a exploring possible locations for the next UMANA scientif- Many of those present were delighted to find themselves lighthearted review of the work of Dr. Wayne Tymchak. ic conference and assembly of delegates, and looking for- depicted in historical photographs from the UMANA Newly elected president Dr. Melnyk awarded Dr. ward to continuing the long- standing custom of informa- archive from a multitude of events, both academic and Tymchak a plaque in recognition of his two years of vol- tional and social exchange.

Dr. Andrew Melnyk presents an award to Dr. Larissa Kyj Borys Pawluk (left) accepts the Ukrainian Educational New UMANA members Dr. Laryssa Hud and Dr. Steven of the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee. and Cultural Center’s award from Dr. Andrew Melnyk. Yevich. No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 11 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 No. 33

by Yuri Deychakiwsky Polonyna. The next morning, we awakened to a lifting would find some edible mushrooms to add to the eve- fog, and had the pleasure of meeting a lone Hutsul ning meals. Not to worry, you can eat all of those calo- Since early childhood, the mystique of the Karpaty, shepherd who enthusiastically relayed his adventures of ries and still manage to lose 15 pounds in eight days. or Carpathian Mountains, was engrained in my con- the last few days, including rounding up some 400 lost Besides the physical challenge, the absence of civili- sciousness. Songs sung at Plast camps, such as sheep in the middle of the night, and spotting zation and the beauty of nature helped clear my mind “Pysanyi Kamin” or “Pry Vatri” (Sirily u Sumerku), or “Mykhailyk” (a bear). and renew my spirits. We passed one memorial to an reading the novel about Oleksa Dovbush, the legend- The next seven days were spent summiting an aver- UPA commander who was killed by NKVD troops in ary Ukrainian Hutsul “Robin Hood” paintings by émi- age of two mountains daily, with eight to 10 hours of his “last stand.” The mountaintops were scattered with gré artists in the Catskill region of New York, and sto- hiking, all with seriously steep ascents and descents – trenches and fortifications from World War I, where ries about the UPA (Ukrainian Insurgent Army) free- easy for my 33-year-old Ukrainian guide, but work and ethnic Ukrainians faced each other fighting on the side dom fighters hiding out in mountain bunkers all con- wear for this American, 21 years his senior. of the Austro-Hungarian or Russian empires. tributed to my imagination. Most of the 14 peaks were between 1,700 and 1,800 A particularly moving moment for me was travers- As an 11-year-old I vaguely remembered a bus ride meters. The vegetation was highly variable, depending ing the ridge from the summit of Ihrovets to Vysoka, into the Karpaty as a tourist in Soviet times. In the on the elevation, with a “zherep,” or pine brush, lining where a cloud stopped right along the ridgeline and 1990s, while visiting my brother Mykola and uncle above the tree lines, and granite boulders lining the demarcated clear sky from oblivion. It was there that I Semen, we drove the loop from Kolomyia, through intensely felt the presence of God and heard the voices Kosiv, Verkhovyna, Vorokhta, Yaremche. In 2005, I mountaintops. The wild flowers were spectacular, and I just couldn’t get over the blue snails on the trail. We of my ancestors. We saw the sun setting from the sum- hiked up with my wife and sons to the summit of mit. Hoverlia. Since then, I dreamed of returning one day obtained water from springs, some of which Yuriy had to reach by scrambling steep slopes. The trails in that Our journey ended with a gradual descent along a for a more prolonged journey. ridge which is now the border of the Ivano-Frankivsk The Internet led me to the site http://www.adventu- region of the Gorgany were well marked with many markers and maps. We respected our environment and and Zakarpattia oblasts, but was once the border recarpathians.com/. The “Expedition through the Wild between Poland and Czechoslovakia. That day, a rain- Carpathians” sounded like a good “post-midlife crisis” “left no trace.” My guide was incredible. Yuriy has a Ph.D. in phys- bow appeared in the sky. On the last day, we witnessed adventure, particularly for a guy who can’t sing, dance the sunrise and descended into the village of Bystrytsia. or play golf. I must say that the communication and ics, and runs a research laboratory and instructs stu- dents at the Ivan Franko National University of Lviv. I then spent a few days in Ivano-Frankivsk, visiting customer service with Adventure Carpathians was effi- family, meeting my fellows. In Lviv I returned, and cient, friendly, professional and very accommodating. His father and brother are priests of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, and his grandfather attended holy liturgies at St. George Ukrainian Greek- Everything was arranged to fit my schedule, and I was Catholic Cathedral, and at Ss. Borys and Hlib assigned a personal guide. fought in the UPA. Yuriy has been hiking in the Karpaty since age 14 – Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church, where my My physical and spiritual journey began with a visit guide’s brother serves as the priest. to the Univ Monastery outside of Lviv, and meetings in all seasons including winter, and often off-trail. Standing on any mountaintop, he can name every peak The beauty of the Carpathian Mountains and the with Ukrainians who participated in a like-minded steadfastness of the Ukrainian people left me with only worldwide fellowship. in sight, and, moreover, he’s been there. He can judge weather by the clouds, navigate by topographic map positive emotions. Despite Ukraine’s bloody history, On the following day, early in the morning, my and current socio-economic and political challenges, I guide, Yuriy Eliashevskyy, and I hopped on a small bus and his GPS system, where he tracked our kilometrage and elevation change, and marked the coordinates of remain hopeful for Ukraine’s future and thankful for heading from Lviv, and were dropped off in the town my heritage. of Myslivka. It was foggy with a very slight drizzle. the springs into his device’s memory. Our backpacks were loaded with supplies and food for All told, we summited 14 peaks and trekked some about eight days. 110 kilometers. Popadia, Yayko-Ilemske, Moloda, The very first ascent was moderate, then at times Grofa, Ihrovets, Vysoka, Syvulia, to name a few, were more steep. I recognized that, although my training some of the peaks we reached. We camped in the val- came in handy, the days ahead were going to be quite a leys and fields between mountain ranges. Our food con- physical challenge. sisted of bread, grains (such as buckwheat, or “hrech- The first night, after ascending the summits of the ka”), honey, nuts, chocolate, canned fish, kovbasa, salo, Pustoshaks, we set up camp on the Nimetska cheese and crackers. Occasionally we would find a patch of mountain berries – “chornytsi” to be exact – and get a natural boost of antioxidant vitamins, or we Yuri Deychakiwsky is a member of the Ukrainian community in Washington. He currently works as an interventional cardiologist. In his youth, he was active in Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization and Smoloskyp; he played clarinet in the Dnipro chorus orchestra in Cleveland during his high school years. Dr. Deychakiwsky continues to be active in Plast.

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One of the many different types of wild flowers seen along the way.

A blue snail on the trail. The view from the summit of Grofa.

Guide Yuriy Eliashevskyy immersed in “zherep” – pine brush. The final ascent on the summit of Syvulia.

Yuri Deychakiwsky atop Syvulia. Camping on the “polonyna” – a mountain pasture. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 No. 33

care and intercede for prisoners before the Ministry of Finance and the Ministry of newspaper Den. “The idea of the ‘Russian NEWSBRIEFS... authorities, on behalf of the Kyivan Economic Development and Trade are world’ is rather old. Originally there was instructed to allocate funds for the restora- an attempt to implement it in the USSR (Continued from page 2) Patriarchate and myself, I ask you to change the preventive measure taken with tion works from the Reserve Fund of the and then in the Commonwealth of respect to Yulia Volodymyrivna state budget, the Cabinet of Ministers Independent States (CIS). But it did not his letter to Judge Rodion Kireyev. Tymoshenko and to release her on bail,” press office said in a statement released on work,” said the politician speaking about According to an August 10 news release Patriarch Filaret wrote. “Numerous state- August 9. At the same time, Prime Patriarch Kirill’s recent visit to Ukraine. from the Information Department of Minister Azarov drew the attention of “Through these so-called pastoral visits, UGCC, Patriarch Sviatoslav addressed the ments and addresses of the Ukrainian Minister of Culture Mykhailo Kulyniak the idea of the ‘Russian world’ can be suc- judge to express the concern of a consider- state, political and public figures respond- and the governor of Khmelnytsky Oblast, cessfully implemented,” said Mr. able number of his Church’s faithful with ing to the arrest of Tymoshenko on August Vasyl Yadukha, to the improper control Yatsenyuk, emphasizing that the Russian regard to the arrest of Yulia Tymoshenko. 5 show that the event dramatically sharp- over the monuments of history, culture Orthodox Church is “one of the main ele- According to the hierarch, the arrest of ened social tension and political confron- and architecture. (Ukrinform) ments of Russia’s foreign policy.” Ms. Tymoshenko creates a negative inter- tation. Judging from statements in this (Religious Information Service of national image of Ukraine as a state with regard, it also provoked the concern of Church leaders celebrate feast day Ukraine) selective justice. “We are asking you to foreign states and public figures, which change the preventive measure taken with harms the international authority of KYIV – On July 28, the feast day of UGCC celebrates baptism of Kyiv-Rus’ respect to her to one that does not imply Ukraine and can harm the interests of our St. Volodymyr, grand prince of Kyiv, and custody,” wrote the patriarch. He also state,” reads the letter of the head of UOC- the 1,023rd anniversary of the baptism of KYIV – On July 31, at the Patriarchal wished Judge Kireyev “God’s help in KP. “All these circumstances and my pas- Kyivan Rus’, Patriarch Kirill of Moscow Cathedral of Resurrection of Christ in establishing the truth and justice, which is toral duty urge me to ask you to allow and All Russia, Catholicos-Patriarch Ilia Kyiv, a hierarchical liturgy was celebrated the same for all citizens of Ukraine.” Yulia Volodymyrivna Tymoshenko to be II of All Georgia, and Metropolitan on occasion of the 1,023rd anniversary of (Religious Information Service of released on bail. I am convinced that Yulia Volodymyr, leader of the Ukrainian baptism of Rus-Ukraine. The hierarchical Ukraine) Tymoshenko, as an Orthodox Christian, Orthodox Church – Moscow Patriarchate, liturgy was led by the head of the who knows about the example of our Lord celebrated divine liturgy in the square in Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church Patriarch Filaret seeks Yulia’s release Jesus Christ and many saints who did not front of Holy Dormition Cathedral of the (UGCC), Patriarch Sviatoslav Shevchuk avoid justice regardless of their personal Kyivan Caves Monastery. Bishops and in concelebration with Bishop Yosyf KYIV – “On behalf of the Ukrainian opinion, will not avoid justice and will not clergy of the Ukrainian, Russian and Milian and priests providing pastoral care Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate, its obstruct establishment of the truth in the Georgian Orthodox Churches prayed at for Ukrainians in Russia, Kazakhstan, bishops, clergy and laity, as well as the service. Thousands of Kyiv residents Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Greece, Italy, myself, I ask you to change the preventive matter. On my part, I will also do every- and guests of the city attended. At the end Spain and Portugal. “On this Sunday, we measure taken with respect to Yulia thing in my power to urge Tymoshenko to of the service, Metropolitan Volodymyr would like to celebrate the Baptism of Volodymyrivna Tymoshenko, who was appear in court on the first notice and addressed Patriarch Kirill and Catholicos- Rus’-Ukraine. We wish to experience arrested on August 5, 2011,” reads the assist the court procedure,” reads the let- Patriarch Ilia II and presented them with again the event when our Prince appeal of Patriarch Filaret posted by the ter. (Religious Information Service of gifts. In turn, the leader of the Russian Volodymyr, equal to the apostles, sought press service of the UOC-KP on August 8. Ukraine) Orthodox Church greeted Metropolitan the true God. …We continue to glorify the “Yulia Volodymyrivna Tymoshenko is a Azarov orders restoration of fortress Volodymyr on his name day and present- great prince even today as we were able to member of the Orthodox Church, a believ- ed gifts to him and Patriarch Ilia. Then see the action of God in the history of our er. Also, as a public and political figure, KYIV – Prime Minister Mykola Azarov the primate of the Russian Church gave nation through him.” At the end of the cel- she is respected and supported by many has ordered that financing be provided for the faithful small icons of Prince ebratory events, the patriarch consecrated citizens of Ukraine and is widely known restoration of the New West Tower on the Vladimir. The Catholicos-Patriarch of All the water in the Dnipro River and sprin- abroad. In view of the above and the opin- territory of the historical and architectural Georgia gave Patriarch Kirill a mosaic kled it on the faithful. (Religious ion of a considerable number of parishio- reserve in Kamianets-Podilskyi, which icon of St. George the Great, the patron Information Service of Ukraine) ners of the Kyiv Patriarchate who have was partially destroyed after heavy rains saint of Georgia, and Metropolitan been approaching me with requests in this in early August. Given the historical and Volodymyr an icon of the Mother of God House passes bill on Belarus regard, and in view of my obligation to architectural value of the fortress, the of Georgia. In commemoration of his first WASHINGTON – Support for people visit to Kyiv and the Kyivan Cave struggling to obtain basic human rights in Monastery, the Georgian patriarch donat- Belarus – often called Europe’s last dicta- ed to the monastery a rendition of the torship – came on July 7, when the House Pochayiv icon of the Mother of God by of Representatives passed the Belarus Georgian artists. The Day of Baptism of Democracy and Human Rights Act of TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x3040 Kyivan Rus’, July 28, became an official or e-mail [email protected] 2011. The bill, HR 515, sponsored by holiday in 2008, in accordance with a Helsinki Commission Chairman Chris presidential decree issued by Viktor Smith (R-N.J.), calls for the immediate SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Yushchenko. July 28 marked the end of and unconditional release of all political Patriarch Kirill’s three-day visit to prisoners in Belarus, including those jailed Ukraine. (Religious Information Service in the December 19, 2010, post-election of Ukraine) crackdown, and refuses to recognize the Protests against Russian primate results of the flawed election. The bill is now in the Senate, where it was referred to KYIV – The Kyiv branch of the nation- the Committee on Foreign Relations. “HR alist Svoboda all-Ukrainian Union held a 515 states a U.S. government policy of demonstration on July 27 near the strong support for the Belarusian people in Ukrainian House in Kyiv against what it their struggle against the Lukashenka dic- called “clerical occupation” of Ukraine by tatorship, aspiring to live in a free and the Russian Orthodox Church. The dem- independent country where their human onstrators held national and party flags and rights are respected, they can choose their banners saying, “Down With Moscow- government, and officials apply just laws Colonizing Priest,” “Ukrainian Orthodoxy that they themselves are subject to,” said Against Moscow Obscurantism,” “For a Rep. Smith. “This bill encourages those Karpaty Construction Company Unified Local Orthodox Church Centered struggling for decency and basic rights All work, large or small: complete home in Kyiv” and others. The participants in the against the overwhelming pressures from renovations, bathrooms, basements, protest also chanted, “Shame!” As part of the anti-democratic regime.” (Helsinki roofs, masinry work, exterior and the demonstration, the organizers held a Commission) interior painting. Call Vasili Cholak: photo exhibition titled “Moscow Priests’ 718-392-0138; cell 347-515-5437. Seven Deadly Sins,” which aimed to show Kyiv among most expensive cities “the hypocrisy of Russian Orthodox KYIV – The capital of Ukraine, Kyiv, Church members, who in fact propagate is ranked eighth on the list of most expen- FOR SALE not Christian values but the Russian sive cities for travelers released by world’s imperialistic doctrine,” said TripAdvisor. According to August 3 news Andriy Illenko, the head of Svoboda’s reports, the study involved 50 most popu- Old Ukrainian artist branch in Kyiv. (Religious Information lar tourist cities in the world. The rankings paintings for sale. Service of Ukraine) took into account the cost of: one night’s Yatsenyuk comments on Kirill’s visit accommodation in a four-star hotel in Tel. 941-504-8949 June-August of this year, a cheese pizza, a Irena OPPORTUNITIES KYIV – According to National Deputy dry martini and a taxi trip for a distance of Arseniy Yatsenyuk, the frequent visits of eight kilometers. For all the above, a guest the Russian Orthodox Patriarch Kirill in Kyiv would have to spend $332 (U.S.). Earn extra income! facilitate Russia’s influence on Ukraine The survey also found that the three most through religion and have nothing to do expensive cities were Paris, where tourists Run your advertisement here, The Ukrainian Weekly is looking with “Ukrainian spiritual freedom.” will spend $429 a day; Zurich, $379; and for advertising sales agents. According to August 2 news reports, the London, $374. At the same time the least in The Ukrainian Weekly’s For additional information contact CLASSIFIEDS section. Maria Oscislawski, Advertising Manager, leader of the Front for Change said this expensive cities for tourists were Bangkok The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. during a meeting with participants of the ($112), Beijing ($120) and Sharm el- Summer School of Journalism of the Sheikh ($128). (Ukrinform) 329 No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 15

out to speak to the crowd. He was pre- Toronto Ukrainians... sented with a petition demanding the “Genocide Revealed” wins film fest’s (Continued from page 1) release of Ms. Tymoshenko and an end to political repressions in Ukraine. Rally organizers also announced the Consul General Danyleyko promised he “Eye-Opener Award” in Colorado establishment of a new non-governmen- would present the petition to Ukraine’s tal organization, the Canadian Group for Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Democracy in Ukraine. This watchdog The message to President Yanukovych organization appeals to “all freedom- from both the Ukrainian Canadian com- loving Canadians to join in calling upon munity and Canada is clear: the contin- the Canadian government to keep con- ued backsliding into authoritarianism of demning this slide towards dictatorship the last year is unacceptable, political and, if unheeded, take concrete actions repressions against the leaders of to counter them.” Ukraine’s democratic opposition must In response to the arrest and detention stop, and the Canadian people stand unit- of Yulia Tymoshenko, Canadian Foreign ed with the people of Ukraine in their Minister John Baird on August 5 issued demand for a free, open society and a the following statement: “Canada is con- democratic government. cerned by the apparently politically moti- Toronto area activists have announced vated persecution, and now arrest, of that another protest will take place Yulia Tymoshenko. The appearance of Friday, August 12, if Ms. Tymoshenko is political bias in judicial proceedings not released. undermines the rule of law. Canada urges * * * the Ukrainian government to strengthen Protests against the arrest of the former judiciary independence and continues to prime minister took place also in New support efforts to build a peaceful, demo- York, at the Permament Mission of The director of the Film Festival of Colorado, Bob Webb (center), with Nadja cratic and prosperous society in Ukraine.” Ukraine to the United Nations, and in Mironenko (left) and Katherina Matiaszek-Bender (right) of Colorado. The consul general of Ukraine in Chicago, at the Ukrainian Cultural MONTREAL – The feature documen- Film Festival of Colorado awards cere- Toronto, Oleksander Danyleyko, came Center, both on Wednesday, August 10. tary “Genocide Revealed” by filmmaker mony, were Nadja Mironenko and Yurij Luhovy won two more awards at Katherina Matiaszek-Bender of the the Film Festival of Colorado in Arvida, Colorado Ukrainian Language and outside of Denver. Culture Group in the Denver/Boulder The film festival’s director Bob Webb area. presented “Genocide Revealed” with the “We were thrilled when it was festival’s “Eye-Opener Award” and the announced ‘Genocide Revealed’ won two “Best Audience Award” for best historical of the Film Festival awards. Many viewers documentary. The latter award is based were totally unaware of the Holodomor, on voting by the film festival audience. and they found the documentary very pow- The award winners were announced in erful and informative. People came up to us The Archive Room of the Arvida Library and commented the film was captivating, during a brunch on Sunday, June 26. worth seeing, great film, revealing and This film festival “highlights filmmak- enlightening. We learned a lot, met some ers and quality filmmaking both within wonderful folks and will treasure the mem- Colorado and outside of the Colorado ories,” said Ms. Matiaszek-Bender. Stefan Slutsky area” and is held every last weekend in A second showing of “Genocide Demonstrators in New York rally in support of Yulia Tymoshenko. June. The festival provides three days of Revealed” is planned in Denver for film showings including documentaries Saturday, September 24, at 2 p.m., (venue from around the world. to be confirmed). Representing the film’s director Yurij The feature documentary has now won FOR THE RECORD: Letter to PM Luhovy, who was unable to attend the 10 international awards. Following is the text of the letter sent conclusion of the free-trade agreement to Canadian Prime Minister Stephen with Ukraine now under negotiation will Harper on August 9. The text was read at depend on the Ukrainian government SELF RELIANCE (NJ) FEDERAL CREDIT UNION the August 8 rally in support of Yulia respecting in letter and spirit the rule of Tymoshenko. law, human rights and democratic free- doms. NOTICE TO THE FOLLOWING MEMBERS WITH DORMANT Dear Prime Minister: ACCOUNTS TO CLAIM THEIR ACCOUNTS BY OCTOBER 15, 2011 OR The imprisonment by Ukrainian With warm regards, authorities of the former Prime Minister Derek Fraser, ambassador of Canada the funds will be released to STATE OF NEW JERSEY Division of to Ukraine (1998-2001) of Ukraine, Yulia Tymoshenko, has led to Taxation, Unclaimed Property international criticism of the apparent use Nestor Gayowsky, consul-general and chargé d’affaires of Canada to Ukraine of the law to carry out political persecu- Mr. Dmytro Todoriw Ms. Melissa Manzo tions in Ukraine. (1990-1992) Stewart Goodings, We are proud, therefore, of the forth- assistant deputy Ms. Angela Sowyn Ms. Liliana Manzo right statement by Minister of Foreign minister, Ottawa and British Columbia (retired) Affairs John Baird condemning the Mr. John Hromyk Ms. Leah Manzo Ukrainian action. Kenneth T. 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the gas trade the murky intermediary com- with the farce that is the trial. It has definite- Tomasz Adamek when he heard Ms. Court orders... pany RosUkrEnergo, while transitioning ly crossed the line now.” Tymoshenko was taken into custody and (Continued from page 1) Ukraine to European market prices for gas Other opposition figures have come to returned to Kyiv. with a 20 percent discount. Ms. Tymoshenko’s defense. “Democracy is “The lack of dialogue between the gov- tomorrow I’ll be behind bars. Knowing Ms. Tymoshenko denies the charges over,” said former Verkhovna Rada ernment and the opposition is a direct path what lies ahead of me, I know that I’ll against her as political motivated. Chairman Arseniy Yatsenyuk. “There is not to dictatorship,” Mr. Klitschko said at a return to you even stronger,” she stated. International reaction to her incarceration one regime that has won a war against its press conference in Kyiv on August 9. Thirty minutes after the judge’s order came swiftly, raising the question of own people.” Meanwhile, President Yanukovych has the next day, she was hauled away in an Ukraine’s European integration notably a Meanwhile, on August 10, Ms. repeatedly denied any involvement in the armored car shielded by various police free-trade deal both sides have been ham- Tymoshenko’s defense lawyers filed Tymoshenko case. units that cleared the way through throngs mering out over the course of the year. motions to remove the three-person team of “The president has said many times that of her supporters gathered along Kyiv’s “Brussels and the European Union coun- prosecutors from the courtroom for proce- his administration has nothing to do with main thoroughfare, the Khreschatyk. tries will have a negative reaction to the dural interference and bias. [the court process against Tymoshenko], The crowds unsuccessfully tried block- arrest of former Ukrainian Prime Minister By lunchtime, the judge denied the and cannot intervene in the activity of the ing the car while shouting, “Hanba, hanba Yulia Tymoshenko,” said a European expert request. The afternoon focused on testimo- judiciary according to the Constitution,” said [shame],” and “Yulia, we’re with you!” from the Carnegie Foundation in Brussels ny from two former high-level government presidential spokesperson Darya Chepak Parliamentary members of her epony- Olga Shumylo-Tapiola. officials about whether Ms. Tymoshenko after Ms. Tymoshenko’s imprisonment. mous bloc have taken turns keeping a She added, “Brussels and all other mem- had forged documents when brokering the The pro-presidential Party of Regions, ’round-the-clock vigil ever since to prevent ber-states are most likely to express a nega- gas deal with Russia. whose main support is in the predominantly police from taking down the makeshift tent tive reaction, as they have many times Former First Vice Prime Minister Russian-speaking east and south, issued a city along the Khreschatyk and removing called on the Ukrainian side to put an end to Oleksander Turchynov and former Justice statement on August 9 explaining its posi- the camped out protesters. Estimates of the selective justice, and ensure honest and Minister Mykola Onyshchuk gave testimo- tion on Ms. Tymoshenko’s arrest. crowd’s number vary daily: from 100 up to open justice.” ny that was perceived by experts to be “Tymoshenko… forged documents of 1,000. “The United States wishes to reiterate its unhelpful to the prosecution. national importance…Only a court can Since Ms. Tymoshenko’s trial resumed concerns over Friday’s arrest of former On August 8, the first court date after objectively examine the facts and give a on August 8, nine other opposition parties Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia Ms. Tymoshenko’s imprisonment, her law- legal assessment of acts by the ex-prime and their supporters have joined the protest- Tymoshenko, concerns which have been yers filed three motions to have her released minister, which led to serious consequences ers. voiced internationally as well,” read an on bail. The judge denied all three. Some 60 for the country,” the Party of Regions state- Ms. Tymoshenko is charged with August 8 statement of the U.S. State members of Parliament and 250 prominent ment read. exceeding her authority when she was Department. “Her arrest raises questions community leaders, including members of Regarding the legality of the gas deal, on prime minister and allegedly causing $190 about the application of the rule of law in the clergy, bearers of the Hero of Ukraine August 5 Russia’s Foreign Ministry said the million of damages to the state by signing a Ukraine and continues to contribute to the title, writers and poets had submitted peti- deal was legal internationally and adhered gas agreement with Russia in 2009. The appearance of politically motivated prose- tions asking to stand bail for her. to the laws of both countries, and that both agreement ended a damaging standoff with cutions by the government.” On August 9, world heavyweight cham- countries’ presidents had approved it. Russia which saw gas supplies disrupted to U.S. democracy watchdog Freedom pion and Kyiv City Councilman Vitali The Russian Foreign Ministry also called European Union states. At the time, Ms. House said: “The decision will make it Klitschko called on President Yanukovych on Ukraine to ensure an impartial trial for Tymoshenko was praised widely – most harder and harder for Ukraine and the EU to release Ms. Tymoshenko from custody the former prime minister. recently on August 9 by EU Ambassador to to go about business as usual. It is making a and said he was ready to stand bail for her. An appeals court on August 12 was to Ukraine Jose Manuel Pinto Teixeira – for mockery of the judicial system in He had abruptly cut off training in Austria hear arguments for the release of Ms. resolving the dispute and removing from Ukraine… Ukraine had approached the line for an upcoming bout against Polish boxer Tymoshenko from jail. Prominent political players denounce Tymoshenko arrest PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Strong reaction of freedom and democracy in Ukraine. perception that this case has been pursued Foreign Minister Audronius Ažubalis, on from abroad to a Ukrainian court’s deci- Unfortunately, today’s action by the to settle old political scores. I am con- August 8 expressed concern over the sion on August 5 to put former Prime Ukrainian government calls into question cerned that the proceedings are distract- Kyiv court’s decision to detain the former Minister Yulia Tymoshenko under arrest its commitment to the fundamentals of ing the nation of Ukraine from the diffi- Ukrainian prime minister. came from prominent political leaders, as democracy, and as such, will make cult work ahead in its efforts to join the In a telephone conversation with well as international organizations. Ukraine’s path toward a future in the European Union. It is time for all Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn U.S. Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) on Euro-Atlantic community harder to Ukrainians to leave past political dis- Gryshchenko of Ukraine, Mr. Ažubalis August 5 stated: “I am deeply concerned achieve. I urge the leadership in Kyiv to agreements behind them and work stressed that the international community about the detention today of former release Prime Minister Tymoshenko together to build their future in Europe.” is following this trial closely. He under- Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko in immediately and guarantee the rights of Meanwhile, Freedom House, the inde- scored the need for transparent and fair Ukraine. This action is clearly a violation all Ukrainians, regardless of their politi- pendent watchdog organization that mon- judicial processes, and noted that of the basic rights that should be protect- cal beliefs.” itors freedom worldwide, on August 5 Ukraine, as an OSCE participating state, ed for every citizen in a democracy. The On August 9, U.S. Sen. Dick Lugar denounced the arrest and continued has made a commitment to ensure that implications of this detention go far (R-Ind.) said: “The arrest of former harassment of Ms. Tymoshenko, and everyone receives a fair trial. beyond the fate of one person. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia called for her immediate release. The president of the European Ultimately, what is at stake is the future Tymoshenko further contributes to the “We have always been of the opinion People’s Party (EPP), Wilfried Martens, that the legal campaign against on August 5 stated: ”I am not surprised Tymoshenko represents a misuse of legal that today the court ordered Yulia proceedings to put pressure on opposition Tymoshenko to be placed under arrest. politicians,” said David J. Kramer, presi- For months now, it has been blatantly Ukrainian American Writers: dent of Freedom House. “This latest obvious that the Yanukovych regime is development has moved this situation running a politically motivated court from the absurd to the outrageous and case. The motive is clear: the removal of Call For Submissions reinforces the perception that the current the main obstacle for returning to Soviet- administration is selectively prosecuting style authoritarianism. Today Ukraine has Tymoshenko as a means to silence her. moved one step closer.” He added, “I call Ukrainian American Writers: A New Generation of Literary Voices, For the United States and the European on Viktor Yanukovych to put an immedi- will present their annual reading on November 5th, 2011 at The Union to view Ukraine as a viable part- ate end to this sham – Europe’s patience Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago. ner, Ukraine must do more to show its has reached its limit.” commitment to rule of law and put an end Ms. Tymoshenko is the leader of Three writers will be selected to read their work through a juried to such spurious proceedings.” Batkivschyna, an observer member party reading process. If you are a Ukrainian American writer and would like The chairperson-in-office of the of the EPP, which is the largest and most to submit your work for consideration, please send 3-5 poems or a 2-3 Organization for Security and influential European-level political party page excerpt from a short story, novel, or play that you would like to Cooperation in Europe, Lithuanian of the center right. read via e-mail to [email protected]. Please include your name in the subject line, along with the genre of work you are sending. Grygoriy Khalymonenko (orientalist, Statement regarding... translator, critic, professor) Past readers will be considered, provided that new work is forwarded Valerii Shevchuk (writer, critic, publicist) for our review. (Continued from page 6) Vasyl Shkliar (writer, political activ- ist, laureate of Shevchenko National The submission period is June 1st through September 15, 2011, and Mykola Riabchuk (journalist, publi- Prize 2011) selected writers will be contacted via e-mail by October 1st, 2011. cist, poet, prose writer, columnist) Yuriy Shcherbak (writer physician, Volodymyr Serhiychuk (historian, scriptwriter, publicist, politician, former ambassador to the U.S., diplomat, envi- For more information please contact organizers Sonya Arko or Anna professor, writer and politician) Golash at [email protected]. ronmental activist) Mykhailo Slaboshpytskyi (prose Oleh Chornohuz (writer, journalist, writer, critic, publicist, civil activist) editor, Honored Art Worker) No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 17

Ukrainian Technological Society of Pittsburgh presents scholarships

By Roksana Korchynsky PITTSBURGH – The Ukrainian Technological Society (UTS) of Pittsburgh presented its 2011 Scholarship Awards to undergraduate students from western Pennsylvania in ceremonies at Posvar Hall on the University of Pittsburgh campus on Sunday, July 31. Students, family members, UTS members and guests were welcomed by the UTS executive board president, Dr. Roksana Korchynsky, who provided an overview of the UTS – now celebrating its 41st anniversary – and its activi- ties. In her opening remarks, she thanked the many donors who have continuously offered their financial support to the scholarship program, especially in today’s challenging economic environment. Dr. Korchynsky also noted the special memorial scholarships that were being awarded, that have been funded in honor of some of Pittsburgh’s most notable Ukrainians, adding that Chester Manasterski, Olga Manasterski, Michael Korchynsky and Dr. Michael Kutsenkow were all former recipients of the society’s Ukrainian of the Year Award. These individuals were rec- ognized for their contributions to the Ukrainian community and for their significant professional achievements. Dr. Korchynsky underscored that each of these honored individuals reflected important values that make them timeless role models for today’s scholarship recipients: commitment to excellence, service to one’s community, Cynthia Abbott pursuit of education and knowledge, and support and men- Ukrainian Technological Society award recipients (from left): Daryna Kutuza, Michael Kochis, Yuriy Zayats, toring of young people. Andriy Lasiychuk, Viktoriya Lutsiv, Anna Olexsovich, Janel Sudiak, Christine Wachnowsky and Nicholas Dr. Korchynsky introduced the featured speaker for the Wachnowsky. Awards ceremony, Dr. Adriana Helbig, assistant professor of music at the University of Pittsburgh. Dr. Helbig received her Ph.D. from Columbia University and joined the faculty at the University of Pittsburgh in 2008. She is founder and director of the Carpathian Music Ensemble and her areas of interest include Eastern European Gypsy music, global hip-hop, and music and politics. Dr. Helbig’s presentation, titled “Playing for Peace: Reggae-Rap and Hip-Folk Among African Migrants in Ukraine,” described how the multi-racial hip-hop scenes in Kharkiv have fostered the development of socially con- scious hip-hop among African students. Dr. Helbig dis- cussed how young African men – drawing on musical ele- ments from their respective home countries, the U.S. and local hip-hop traditions – use Ukrainian-, Russian- and English-language lyrics to express concerns about socio- economic status, personal struggle and racial inclusion, and how African musicians use reggae-rap and hip-hop as a social means through which to fight the escalating violence against dark-skinned foreigners and migrants. Nickolas C. Kotow, UTS Secretary and treasurer, along with George Honchar, UTS board vice-president, then awarded the 10 scholarships totaling $6,000. This marked the 39th year of the UTS Scholarship Program, with 380 separate awards totaling $170,500 given to 254 different students. UTS board members and the guest speaker at the dinner: (from left): Nickolas C. Kotow, Dr. Hanna Dziamko, Dr. Adriana Helbig, Dr. Roksana Korchynsky and George Honchar. (Continued on page 19) Sheptytsky Institute hosts annual Study Days in Ottawa OTTAWA – This summer, the Metropolitan Andrey Workshop leaders included the Revs. Andriy with tempting thoughts and cantor training. Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian Studies Chirovsky, Andrew Onuferko and Michael Winn, One of the Study Day participants commented: “I (MASI) hosted its Study Days for the fourth consecutive Presvitera Melita Mudri-Zubacz, Subdeacon Brian greatly appreciated the connection between people from year. Once again, it proved to be an Eastern Christian Anastasi Butcher, Dr. Catherine Clifford, the Rev. different churches, the liturgy which was so amazing, feast for the mind and heart. Lucien Coutu and the Rev. Maxym Lysack. Workshop the relaxed atmosphere, the deeply spiritual atmosphere With well over 100 participants, MASI reached out to topics varied from discussing what happened at Vatican that was present in and outside of the chapel.” Eastern and Western Christians in offering an academic II and why this is important for Eastern Churches to MASI is preparing for Study Days 2012 and antici- and spiritual conference to enlighten and deepen their responses to New Age “spiritualities,” other Churches pates another successful event. For updates readers may faith. The theme this year, “True/False? Right/Wrong? and other faiths, early Christian teaching on the struggle log to: www.sheptytskyinstitute.ca. The Challenge of Relativism Today,” initiated a lively exchange of views and debate among those who partici- pated. The four-days of plenaries, workshops and prayer provided the intellectual and spiritual richness typically experienced in Study Days. Plenary speakers and topics were as follows: • Dr. Valerie Karras (assistant professor of church his- tory at the Perkins School of Theology at Southern Methodist University located in Dallas) – “Relativism and Culture: Connections and Difference.” • Dr. Peter Bouteneff (associate professor of systemat- ic theology at St. Vladimir’s Orthodox Theological Seminary, Yonkers, N.Y.) – “Relativism, Tolerance and Heresy: Negotiating the Waters”; and • Father John Jillions (associate professor at the Sheptytsky Institute in the Faculty of Theology at St. Paul University) – “Jesus – Myth, Metaphor or Messiah?” Participants of the 2011 Study Days at the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 No. 33

“I thought I did pretty well in training Travis Oleksuk is the latest in a grow- Valentenko vying for Broadway Blueline camp after I hardly played in two sea- ing line of father-son combinations who sons,” Valentenko said. “I was working have worn the Bulldog jersey. His Five years ago, 6-foot-2, 220-pound skates. He plays a North American style hard in the summer before camp and I father, Bill, debuted with 30 goals in 29 Pavel Valentenko was not among the defense: stay-at-home with a solid fun- think I did pretty well. I was doing my games in 1978-1979, a school record for 2006 NHL Entry Draft’s high-profile damental knowledge of the game. He’s a best, but when I got sent down, I just freshmen at the time. By the time he prospects, ranking No. 123 on the official good character guy, a good teammate told myself to work harder and wait for graduated he had totaled 190 points in Central Scouting’s European skaters list. who plays hard and is hard to play my chance to make the big club.” 156 games, ranking No. 1 in career scor- The Montreal Canadiens went ahead and against. He has improved his defensive cover- ing and No. 4 in goals. The elder drafted the now 23-year-old defenseman The Rangers jumped on the opportu- age and finished checks better while try- Oleksuk played one professional season 139th overall in the fifth round. He nity to add the young prospect to its fold ing to get a quicker release on his shot in Sweden where he led a Division II raised his stock dramatically over the when the Canadiens were willing to and push soft passes to his teammates. league in scoring. next two seasons, beginning with his include him in the Gomez trade. He is strong on the penalty kill, block- Warrior Humenny: in like Flint final year on his hometown Vladimir Lutchenko, New York’s ing shots and learning to focus on Nizhnekamsk club team in the Russian Russian-based amateur scout, was very checking one defender at a time. An early season trade (January 2011) League. An impressive 51-game cam- familiar with Valentenko from his draft Offensively he’s working on a quick sending Jeremy Humenny from Port paign with Montreal’s AHL affiliate in year, including six games with the one-timer instead of a big windup which Huron to Michigan saw the young Hamilton, Ontario, followed in 2007- Russian Select Team in the 2005 ADT takes too long to get off. In short, it is Ukrainian go from the outhouse to the 2008. Canada-Russia Juniors Challenge. all about the basics. penthouse. Humenny moved to his third In his first North American profes- Lutchenko knew the young prospect In 79 games with the AHL’s Whale team of 2010-2011 after beginning the sional season with Hamilton, Valentenko intended on coming back to North this past season, Valentenko tallied five year in St. Louis of the NAHL. During emerged as a viable NHL prospect. His America as soon as possible. goals and 12 assists with 38 penalty his time in Flint, Mich., he saw his share role became that of a shut-down defense- Two years of earning KHL monies minutes and a solid +21 rating. He is on of victories on the scoreboard with a man who regularly made it a long night was enough to take care of his family the doorstep of being an NHL player, first-class Warriors organization. for the opposing team’s forwards. obligations and allow him to resume his appropriately enough with the Rangers. “The stability as a Warrior is very Coming off his solid debut campaign, he pursuit of an NHL career. Dynamo’s One of his favorite keepsakes is a high-end and we are treated very well came very close to making the Canadiens financial difficulties and eventual merg- Rangers 1994 Stanley Cup champions and are very organized,” Humenny said roster out of training camp in 2008, when er with another KHL squad made it easi- cap his Ukrainian father bought while in an interview with Mr. Matt he was one of the final cuts. He returned er for Valentenko to leave Russia. After attending his 10-year-old son’s “friend- Mackinder, who covers the Warriors for to Hamilton for four games before mak- three years of pro experience and an ship games” in 1997. Pavel’s team Pointstreaksites.com. “There’s not more ing the difficult decision to accept an especially trying two years, Valentenko played in Nassau Coliseum in Long you can ask for than getting dressed in a offer from the KHL’s Moscow Dynamo. was ready to fulfill his NHL dream with Island, where he watched an Islanders locker room every day like ours. I look Pavel Valentenko, son of a Ukrainian New York heading into the 2010-2011 game and visited Madison Square forward to coming to the rink every day father from Donetsk, Ukraine, was not season. Garden. and seeing our staff in the locker room. homesick, but quite comfortable with Hartford bound “My dad went to Madison Square I couldn’t ask for more. Coach Moe North American hockey life and very Garden and bought the hat,” Valentenko [Mantha] knows his stuff. It’s an every- serious about pursuing an NHL career. We fast forward to late March of this said. “I loved the Rangers and my father day routine coming to the rink and he His reason for going back home was a year after a 3-1 Connecticut Whale vic- likes them because they had Russian has it planned out and put together very personal and financial one. Missing out tory over the Springfield Falcons. A players on the championship team like well.” on a roster spot with Montreal, he had an Pavel Valentenko laser shot from the left Alex Kovalev, Sergei Nemchinov, Being traded once, let alone twice in opportunity for a substantial KHL con- point overpowered Falcons goalie Sergei Zubov and Alexander Karpotsev. one season, is a difficult situation to tract, which would enable him to provide Gustaf Wesslan, hitting his stick and He followed them and read about them.” cope with, and the youngster affirmed it for his family. entering the net for his third goal of the Now Valentenko hopes his father and was tough to leave friends behind. The “He was concerned about how his year at 9:07 of the third period. thousands of other Rangers fans get to fact he came over to Michigan with family would survive. It wasn’t a situa- “I’ve had a hard shot all my life, but watch him play in the world’s most another player (Ryan Green) made it a tion where he just took off,” said Gordie it has always gone the wrong way,” a famous arena. Hopefully, starting in the bit less stressful. Clark, Rangers’ Director of Player grinning Valentenko said after meeting 2011-2012 hockey season, his father and “When I found out about the trade, I Personnel, in an interview with Rangers. up with The Weekly’s sports correspon- others will be following his Rangers was excited,” Humenny said in his talk NHL.com. “He went to the Canadiens dent while shopping at Westfarms Mall career and reading about his hockey with Mr. Mackinder. “I was eager to first, unlike some other guys who just go in Farmington, Conn. “Now I’ve been exploits in years to come. play for a team like the Warriors. It was home. He told them he didn’t want to practicing my shot almost every day and Oleksuk a frozen four winner hard leaving the guys in Port Huron leave, but he had to for the best interest it goes in the net. I’ve worked on shoot- because I had a lot of good relationships of his family. So he did it and set his pro ing quicker and hitting the net.” Every scouting report, each headline with the boys, but sometimes you have career back for that.” The self-proclaimed stay-at-home and all of the interview time always to do what’s best for your future and I When he left, Valentenko had every defender also specializes in blocking included the names Connolly (Jack and think I made the right decision. Getting intention of returning to his NHL dream shots since he began learning the game Mike) and Fontaine (Justin), University traded with Green was something I once his family’s finances stabilized. as a young boy in Nizhnekamsk, Russia. of Minnesota-Duluth’s top forward line. couldn’t have asked for, and, yes, it Montreal chose not to wait for him, so “My entire hockey career I’ve tried to The talk was about their puck move- made it a lot easier coming into the they traded him to the Rangers as part of block shots because it’s easier for the ment, scoring and all the great stuff they locker room day to day knowing I was a June 30, 2009, deal involving Scott goalie and better for us,” said the guy do on the ice. coming here with a former player.” Gomez. The trade brought two strong nicknamed “Tank” at Rangers training No one ever talked about Schmidt, Humenny saw his responsibilities defense prospects into the organization: camp. “Even when I was a kid I was Oleksuk or Brown, until the school change as he assumed a new team role Valentenko and University of Wisconsin staying in the net and blocking shots. arrived at the Frozen Four (NCAA in Flint. standout Ryan McDonagh. My father said, ‘Be a goalie if you hockey’s finals tournament). Well, J.T. “My role with the Fighting Falcons More obstacles were thrown want.’ I didn’t want to be a goalie. I just Brown scored a goal and assisted on two was to put points on the board and they Valentenko’s way when he suffered a wanted to protect the net.” others. Oleksuk added a marker in the labeled me a scorer and wanted me to shoulder injury preparing for the 2009- After being limited to 19 games the national championship game. Kyle use my size to make things happen,” 2010 season with Moscow Dynamo. He past two seasons, he was delighted to Schmidt scored the biggest goal in said Humenny, a native of Inver Grove returned from surgery and rehab to play appear in 79 of 80 regular season games school history, assisted, of course, by Heights, Minn., and son of Michael and on January 5, 2010, in a 4-3 victory. The with the Rangers’ AHL affiliate. The the Ukrainian Oleksuk. And they did it Lesley Humenny of Hartford, Conn. “I nagging shoulder injury caught up to injury bug still bit him in 2010-2011 – all season long. was playing on the top two lines, but him again after six more games and his he sustained nerve damage in his throat Schmidt, streaking in from the blue- coming to the Warriors, my role obvi- season came to an abrupt ending on when clipped by a stick during a train- line, redirected Oleksuk’s centering feed ously changed from being a top two line February 7, 2010. It was interesting to ing camp scrimmage last September. He past Michigan goalie Shawn Hunwick at player to being an intimidating, in your note when Valentenko was in the had trouble talking for nearly three 3:22 of overtime to clinch UMD’s first face-type player. I’m out there to get in Dynamo lineup, the team was a perfect months. national championship. people’s heads and give my team energy 7-0. While out injured, his team lost 23 “The last two years was a hard time The trio provided consistent scoring and fight if needed. You pop in a goal so out of 49 games. for me,” Valentenko said. “I had two big chances and energy throughout post- often, but coming to the Warriors, they His value to Dynamo was no surprise injuries and now I’m so happy that I’m season play. Oleksuk came up big in already had their scorers and I’m not out to anyone who has seen him play the playing.” clutch situations all season long. He there to score. I’m what coach Moe says game. His style of play has been com- Valentenko and fellow rearguard scored 13 regular season goals, seven of is a ‘meat and potatoes’ kind of player.” pared to the play of another Ukrainian, Ryan McDonagh were barely edged out which were game winners, second-most His new Michigan Warriors team- Ken Daneyko. Pavel worked hard to in training camp by former Hartford in the nation. In the final against mates were undoubtedly very pleased to recover from shoulder surgery while Wolf Pack defenseman Michael Sauer, Michigan, when the Connollys and have Humenny on their side as they improving his physical conditioning who turned out to be a very pleasant Fontaine struggled and appeared tired, made their stretch run well into the along the way. He has been commended surprise for the parent club in 2010-11. the second line produced when it count- NAHL playoffs. for his desire and attitude. He has McDonagh earned an injury recall to ed the most. No one will forget them earned praise for his physicality, good New York and ended up staying and anymore, especially in Duluth, Ihor Stelmach can be reached at puck skills and being strong on his playing as Sauer’s defense partner. Minnesota. [email protected]) No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 19

Chicago UAYA golf tournament benefits camp in Baraboo, Wis.

by Taras Jaworsky In January of this year UAYA-Chicago began celebrating its golden anniversary, CHICAGO – Fifty years ago, a group of donating all proceeds from fund-raising men from Chicago traveled north to the fer- events for capital improvement projects tile dairy lands of Wisconsin looking for on the oselia. One of these fund-raising property for the future “oselia” or camp- events was a golf outing, held on June 12 ground of the Ukrainian American Youth at Trappers Turn Golf Club in Wisconsin Association (UAYA). These men, repre- Dells, located 20 minutes from the oselia. senting the UAYA of Chicago — Mykola The organizers of the event were Pavlushkov branch, found a place that Marian Abramiuk, chairman of the golf reminded them of their beloved Carpathian outing committee, and Danko Dykyj. In Mountains. They decided on a property addition, both are members of the three hours north of Chicago in the com- Chicago golfing group known locally as munity of Baraboo, Wis. For the past 50 the Ukrainian Small Ball League. These years the oselia at Baraboo has been home men and the organization’s volunteers to UAYA camps, soccer tournaments, win- created an enjoyable “Best Ball” tourna- ter ski camps, festivals and weddings. ment that welcomed 60 men and women

Chairman Marian Abramiuk meeting golfers and giving out the welcome gifts. The box had a picture of “Oselia” Baraboo, inside were a golf hat and divot repair tool with CYM logo ball markers.

golfers, and included gifts, raffle prizes, dinner at the oselia. The evening’s activi- dinner and good company. The golfers ties continued with a raffle consisting of comprised members from the UAYA, sporting tickets to Blackhawks, Bulls, and Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization Bears games, dinner gift certificates, golf and non-affiliated Ukrainians. The event umbrellas, golf clubs and bags. started Saturday morning with a hearty Best team low score, with -4 par, breakfast in the kitchen followed by 10 included Mr. Abramiuk, Paul Kulisz, a.m. tee times. Danylo Miakush and Bohdan Vasilik. The objective of “Best Ball” is to play Closest to the pin on four par 3’s were the best-played ball out of your foursome Jaroslaw Wereszczak, Elliot Grey (2x), from tee box to the green. Teams looked to and Chad Koenekamp. either score a par or birdie, meaning even The UAYA thanked all the golfers, vol- score or less. Following the final round at unteers and the generous donors that Young golfers at the UAYA tournament. Trappers Turn, the golfers attended a steak made this event such a success.

Ukrainian Technological... Houstonians support Ukraine baseball (Continued from page 17) by Eugene Kuchta Houston’s continued support. During Mr. International of Elizabeth, N.J., to ship The Michael Korchynsky Memorial Tarasko’s 2007 visit, Houston’s boxes of baseball equipment from the Scholarship, underwritten by multiple local, HOUSTON – Basil Tarasko, district Ukrainian community generously sup- U.S. directly to the orphanages. national and international donors, was administrator for Little League in ported his work with both equipment and Also at the meeting was Oleksij awarded to Yuriy Zayats, of Carnegie, Pa. Ukraine, visited Houston on July 21-27 financial contributions. Donations of new Nezhyborets from Kirovograd; a success The Dr. Michael Kutsenkow Memorial for administrative meetings and had the or out-grown baseball bats, gloves, catch- story of Ukraine’s Little League. Mr. Scholarship, underwritten by Rose opportunity to meet with the local ers’ equipment and cleats are greatly Nezhyborets began playing baseball in Kutsenkow, was awarded to Michael Houston community at the residence of appreciated. Team uniform donations are 2003 and is now a member of Ukraine’s Kochis of Coraopolis, Pa. Eugene and Irene Kuchta to provide an a special treat for the orphanages and National Team. He is currently in The Chester and Olga Manasterski update since his last visit in 2007. would consist of a set of 12 baseball Houston for the summer months, visiting Memorial Scholarship, underwritten by The growth of Little League baseball shirts, socks, pants (grey) and hats, he various Houston-area colleges to see if he Myron and Gregory Manasterski, was in Ukraine has been steady. Currently noted. can have the opportunity to play U.S. col- awarded to Viktoriya Lutsiv of Carnegie, Pa. there are 17 Little Leagues throughout Receiving Akim and Tatiana Mr. Kuchta and Bill Dijak have been lege baseball. He is being hosted this the country each composed of four to asked to coordinate the collection of summer by Chad Liddle, baseball coach Kutsenkow Memorial Scholarships, under- eight teams with divisions of play rang- written by the late Dr. Michael Kutsenkow equipment donations from Houston’s at Klein Oak High School in Houston, ing from tee-ball (age 5-6) to seniors Ukrainian community and their shipment and a volunteer who has traveled to and his wife, Rose, were Andriy Lasiychuk (ages 15-16). and Olha Lysak, both of Carnegie, Pa. to the orphanages. An agreement was Ukraine numerous times to assist Mr. Although baseball is relatively new to recently concluded with MEEST Tarasko with his work. The Ukrainian Selfreliance of Western Ukraine it has had international success, Pennsylvania Federal Credit Union Mr. Tarasko noted. Ukraine’s Juniors Scholarship was awarded to Janel Sudiak Little League Team (age 13-14) has twice of Pittsburgh. won the European Championship, in Ukrainian Technological Society 2007 and 2010, and traveled to the U.S. Scholarships were awarded to Daryna Kutuza of Cheswick, Pa.; Anna K. for the Juniors Little League World Olexsovich of Baden, Pa.; and Christine and Series. Ukraine’s team of 12-year-olds is Nicholas Wachnowsky, both of Oakdale, Pa. currently competing at the European Refreshments and a social hour followed Championships in Kutno, Poland. the program in the Posvar Hall Galleria. In addition to the Little Leagues that are based in the cities and towns of * * * To learn more about the UTS, its Ukraine, Mr. Tarasko has established Scholarship Program, and other activities Little League baseball at the orphanages readers may visit the website at www.utsp- of Ukraine. In September the orphanages gh.org or “friend” the organization on will hold their Little League Facebook at “Ukrainian Technological Championship in Kremenets, Ternopil Society (UTS) of Pittsburgh.” Oblast. Donations toward the 2012 Scholarship Mr. Tarasko expressed his appreciation Program are being accepted. Donations are for the support he has received from vari- tax-deductible, as provided by law, as the ous Ukrainian organizations, individuals UTS has Internal Revenue Code 501 (c) (3) and communities, such as Houston, as designation. Donations or inquiries may be well as non-Ukrainian individuals. sent to the UTS at P.O. Box 4277, As baseball grows, especially at the Basil Tarasko, Little League district administrator for Ukraine (seated center), is Pittsburgh, PA 15203, e-mail, Board@utsp- orphanages, thee is a need for baseball flanked by Chad Liddle (left) and Oleksij Nezhyborets; also in the photo are representa- gh.org. equipment, and Mr. Tarasko asked for tives of Houston’s Ukrainian community Bill Dijak (standing, left) and Eugene Kuchta. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 No. 33 No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 21

August 17 Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, featuring the August 24 Dave Mysak “Kovbasa Klassic” golf tournament, Somerset, NJ Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and bandurist Mike Saskatoon, SK Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business Association Andrec, Franklin Township Public Library, 732-873-8700 of Saskatchewan, Willows Golf and Country Club, 306-653-1300 or [email protected] August 18 Golf tournament, Ukrainian Foundation for College Fort Saskatchewan, Education, Fort-In-View Golf Course, 780-497-4374 August 26 Beach volleyball tournament, Ukrainian Sports Federation AB or 780-497-5494 Wildwood, NJ of the U.S.A. and Canada, beach near Pan American Hotel, www.socceragnecy.net/lys August 18-21 Ukrainian Festival, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Rochester, NY Church, 585-266-2255 or August 26- Film screening, “The Whistleblower” by Larysa Kondracki, www.rochesterukrainianfestival.com September 1 ByTowne Theater, www.whistleblower-movie.com Ottawa August 20 20th anniversary of Ukraine‛s independence celebration, Etobicoke, ON Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Centennial Park, August 26-28 Uketoberfest, St. Joseph the Betrothed Ukrainian 416-323-4772 Chicago Catholic Church, [email protected]

August 20 Celebration, 20th anniversary of Ukraine‛s independence, August 27 Golf tournament, Selkirk Golf and Country Club, Miami Ukrainian American Club, 305-635-6374 or Selkirk, MB 204-482-2050 www.ukrainiandancersmiami.org/uac August 28 Ukrainian Day concert, Ukrainian American Coordinating August 20 Ukrainian Fall Fest, Ukrainian Canadian Congress – San Francisco Council of Northern California, Golden Gate Park, Regina, MB Regina Branch, Victoria Park, www.uccruff.ca www.stmichaeluocsf.org or 415-330-0905

August 20-21 Festival celebrating the 20th anniversary of Ukraine‛s August 28 Celebration, 20th anniversary of Ukraine‛s independence, Lehighton, PA independence, Ukrainian Homestead, 610-377-4621 or Edmonton, AB Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex, 780-478-4881 www.ukrhomestead.com August 28 Ukrainian picnic, Holy Protection of the Blessed Virgin August 21 Gala celebration of Ukraine‛s 20th anniversary of Bridgeport, CT Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Paproski‛s Christmas Los Angeles independence, Ukrainian Cultural Center, 818-620-3929 Tree Farm, 203-269-5909 or 203-426-5487

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by Lida Hvozda Buniak EAST CHATHAM, N.Y. – “Pochat- kovyi Tabir,” or camp for beginners, run by the Plast kurin Spartanky, held two sessions of the one-week camp intended for 6- to 7-year-olds at Vovcha Tropa. The camp’s program introduces fi rst-year “novaky” and “novachky” to their fi rst overnight Plast camp experience. The days were fi lled with learning about the forest, wilderness-inspired crafts, singing songs, swimming, a fi eld trip to a horse farm, games and evening campfi res. All of the campers demonstrate their knowledge of fl owers, trees, in- sects and animals by earning a merit badge called “Lisovyk”/“Lisova” Mavka. Parents of these campers Nicholas Buniak Participants of the fi rst session of “Pochatkovyi Tabir,” which took place July 17-23. are equally impressed that by the ors, they eventually enthusiastically hugs and good-byes, it was clear end of tabir, their children could seek out and catch these tiniest these little campers had learned point out such things as: a maple is creatures of the forest. Of course, about self-reliance, conservation, a “klen,” a hummingbird or “kuli- these bugs and amphibians are set Ukrainian culture, and best-of-all bryk” is the only bird that can fl y free every evening to allow for their friendship! Next year, they are more forwards, backwards or sit in sheer return to their “families” – even a than ready for a new adventure as space; and that a dandelion salad camp favorite, a frog named “Bob.” novaky and novachky at the regular can be eaten in a “kulbaba.” By the end of camp, amidst warm three-week Plast camps. Nevertheless, the most impres- sive transformation in these young- est Plast members can be seen in their attitude toward nature. Ini- Teen is state finalist in pageant tially, the children have a tendency to scream at the sight of a frog or a LAWRENCEVILLE, N.J. – large insect, but thanks to informa- Nadiya Tereschuk, who moved tive and fun “hutirky” (lessons) from Ternopil to Lawrenceville, Two novaky in their “gear,” ready to offered by the “sestrychky” and N.J., fi ve years ago, has been observe and catch bugs at Beaver Pond. “bratchyky,” a.k.a. camp counsel- chosen as a state fi nalist in the National American Miss New Jersey Pageant to be held Au- gust 21-22 in East Brunswick. The National American Miss pageants are held for girls age 4-18, and have fi ve different age divisions. Nadiya will be participating in the 16-18 age division. Miss Tereschuk’s activi- ties include reading, dancing, singing, traveling, modeling. She also enjoys volunteering at nursing homes and the commu- nity library, and tutoring young- er children. She is active in St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Trenton, N.J.

The founder of the Plast camp for beginners, Petrusia Kotlar-Paslawsky, Nadiya Tereschuk helps novachky examine a fl ower through a magnifying glass. No. 33 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 14, 2011 23 UKELODEON For The Next Generation

Five-year-old sings with rock star Rick Springfield NORTH BRUNSWICK, N.J. – mother, Christina Zalipsky, or little On July 10, little Sophia Renata Sophia imagine what would occur Zalipsky of Huntingdon Valley, later that evening. Pa., had a rare opportunity to meet The show was held at the New rock star, Grammy Award winner, Jersey State Theater in New Bruns- actor and author Rick Springfield wick. At the show, Mr. Springfield at a book signing being held at spotted Sophia in the crowd as the Barnes & Noble in North Bruns- prelude to his song “Don’t Talk to wick, N.J. Strangers” began. He pointed to At the book signing event, So- Sophia and invited her, along with phia, 5, showed Mr. Springfield a four other children, onto the stage. few pictures of herself performing Recalling Sophia’s ambition to at several Ukrainian functions held sing and the photos he had seen at the Ukrainian Heritage School earlier that day, the singer asked located in Jenkintown, Pa. (she Sophia: “When was the last time is part of a new drama group that you sang in front of this many peo- formed at the Heritage School in ple?” Sophia looked out into the Christina Zalipsky September 2010), as well as pic- crowd of the packed theater and Sophia Zalipsky, 5, on stage with rock star Rick Springfield. tures from shows held a few years shrugged her shoulders with wide back at ABCD Day Care in Phila- eyes and in disbelief. Mr. Spring- Springfield kissed her hand – a mo- Tickets to the concert were a delphia (where the children put on field lined-up the children, placing ment she will never forget. Indeed, birthday gift for Sophia from her many performances throughout the Sophia at his side as she was the Mr. Springfield gave the ambitious mother. Sophia turned 6 on July year for their parents). youngest child on stage that night. little girl a moment in his spotlight 13. She said her moment on stage Mr. Springfield commented, “Oh As part of his show, Mr. Spring- to fulfill her dream of singing on with Rick Springfield was “the best my gosh, you sing?” as he pro- field has children sing a few verses stage like a “rock star.” birthday gift ever.” ceeded to pick her up and place of his famous song “Don’t Talk to her on his lap for a photo and video Strangers.” Each child got a turn to opportunity. He lifted her hands up sing and, last but not least, Sophia Mishanyna into the air and expressed his thrill had her moment to sing her heart at her ambition to sing. out. She swayed confidently as August always has a lot of sunshine, and that means taking He asked whether Sophia would she sang: “Don’t talk to strangers, trips to the beach. This month’s Mishanyna focuses on stuff you be attending the concert later that baby, don’t you talk...!” The audi- might find on your trip to the beach. night and stated, “I will see you at ence melted at her performance. the show tonight.” Never did her As Sophia exited the stage, Mr. BOOGIEBOARD SEASHELLS SUNGLASSES BUCKET UMBRELLA SANDCASTLE SURFERS SUNSCREEN SUN SAND TOWEL PAIL OCEAN FISH LIFEGUARD

Little Sophia with Rick Springfield during a book signing.

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Sunday, August 28 heart of the Ukrainian Village at 739 N. Oakley Blvd., at the corner of Oakley and Superior streets, one block south ROCHESTER, N.Y.: The United Ukrainian American of Chicago Avenue. Festival hours: Saturday, 1-11 p.m., Organizations of Rochester, N.Y., the Rochester branch of the with indoor and outdoor zabavy, both starting at 9 p.m.; Ukrainian Congress Committee of America and the Sunday, 1-10 p.m., with an outdoor zabava under the big 216 Foordmore Road Rochester Ukrainian Group Inc. are co-sponsoring a 20th 1-845-626-5641 tent and non-stop stage activity featuring the Hromovytsia P.O. Box 529 anniversary celebration of Ukraine’s independence at 3 p.m. [email protected] dance ensemble, with their Blyskavytsia School of Kerhonkson, NY 12446 beside the Ukrainian monument at Centennial Park, Ukrainian Ballet, the Ukraina dance ensemble and other Irondequoit Town Hall, 1280 Titus Ave. The program will local dance groups. The festival also features street vendors August 7-20 open with the American and the Ukrainian national anthems, with arts and crafts from all over North America, local eth- Dance Camp session 2 and a common prayer. Also on the program: the proclamation nic cuisine, children’s games and rides, Bingo with prizes, of Ukrainian Day, remarks by the Rev. Roman Sydorovych August 13-21 Club Suzy-Q week and a grand lottery with a first prize drawing of $2,500. and Dr. Christine Hoshowsky, poetry recitation, local vocal- Festival entrance fee is $5 per day for all age 13 and older. August 20 ists and a performance by Oleh Chmyr, world-renowned bari- For information on being a vendor, contact the parish office 3 pm - Dance Camp Recital tone. Admission is free. Donations are welcome. at 312-829-5209 or [email protected]. 9:30 pm - Zabava - Fata Morgana Friday-Sunday, September 2-4 Friday-Sunday, September 30-October 2 August 26-28 SAN DIEGO: The House of Ukraine 2011 Festival kicks PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian American Veterans Inc. Kozak Family art exhibit off on Friday night with a meet, greet and cookout at will hold their 64th annual national convention at the Soyuzivka Library Mission Beach. A concert on Saturday evening features the Hampton Inn, 1500 Easton Road, Willow Grove, PA 19090; Kalyna Ukrainian Dancers from Sacramento, the Chervona telephone, 215-659-3535; website, www.hamptoninnwil- Kalyna Ukrainian Dance Ensemble from Los Angeles, lowgrove.com. The convention is hosted by UAV Post 1 of Iryna Orlova and Anatolyi Mamalyga of the Los Angeles Greater Philadelphia and UAV Post 42 of Lehigh Valley, Balalaika Orchestra, and local bandurists Andrij Kytasty Pa. Registration of delegates will be on Friday and Saturday and Luke Miller. On Sunday, House of Ukraine in Balboa at 8-10 a.m. The convention will convene at 10 a.m. on Park will open. Traditional Ukrainian dance and music will Friday. Saturday night’s banquet will be held at the be performed on the outdoor stage, and Ukrainian food will Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar be served. Festivities culminate at the dinner dance at the Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046; cocktails are at 5 p.m. fol- Catamaran Resort with music by Dunai of Toronto. For lowed by the banquet at 6 p.m. Reservations ($75 per indi- more information call 760-68-XATKA (92852), e-mail vidual, $140 per couple) may be sent to: UAV 64th [email protected] or log on to www.houseo- Convention Banquet Committee, 7421 Loretto Ave., fukraine.com. Philadelphia, PA 19111, Attention: John Midzak; RSVP no later than August 31. For information about the banquet, Saturday-Sunday, September 10-11 call Mr. Midzak, 215-745-9838. To place an ad in UAV CHICAGO: Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic 64th Convention Journal contact Jerry Kindrachuk, jkindra- Church will host the parish’s ninth annual “Ukrainian [email protected] or 610-730-3265; or Mathew Koziak, Village Fest 2011” on the parish grounds, located in the [email protected] or 610-867-4052.

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