INSIDE:• Ukrainian avant-garde art on exhibit in Chicago — page 4. • Photo journal: Ukrainian fans at the World Cup — page 11. • Summertime at Soyuzivka = camps for kids — centerfold.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIV HE KRAINIANNo. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 EEKLY$1/$2 in UkraTine’s CabinetUAnti-Crisis Coalition nominatesW Yanukovych for PM by Zenon Zawada adopts draft bill Kyiv Press Bureau KYIV – With the initial shock of the on UPA veterans Anti-Crisis Coalition’s emergence hav- by Zenon Zawada ing simmered down, Ukrainians are Kyiv Press Bureau adjusting to the fact that a Russian-ori- ented coalition, in all likelihood, will KYIV – The Cabinet of Ministers on rule their government. July 19 adopted a proposed bill that At its July 18 session, Verkhovna would recognize Ukrainian Insurgent Rada Chair Oleksander Moroz declared Army (UPA) veterans and grant them that 241 members of Parliament now government benefits, including higher comprise the ruling coalition govern- pensions and public transportation dis- ment, including six defectors from the counts. Our Ukraine and Yulia Tymoshenko “For the first time in 15 years of inde- blocs. pendence, the Ukrainian government “Now that the birth of our coalition examined this matter and reached a posi- was formally affirmed again today, I tive decision,” said Viacheslav believe we’ve removed all obstacles that Kyrylenko, the acting vice prime minis- were before the president to quickly ter for humanitarian affairs. bring before the Parliament the candida- “I believe this is a significant contribu- cy of Viktor Yanukovych for prime min- tion of President Viktor Yushchenko’s ister,” said Yevhen Kushnariov, a Party policies, which are oriented toward rec- of the Regions national deputy. onciling all veterans who fought for our That same morning, 235 national homeland’s freedom.” deputies of the coalition voted to support Mykola Soroka No more than 15,000 UPA veterans Mr. Yanukovych’s nomination, which Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc and Pora activists fill Kyiv’s Independence Square with and their family members are still alive, now sits on President Viktor tents as they demand a dismissal of Parliament and new elections. Mr. Kyrylenko said. At least half of them Yushchenko’s desk for his approval. receive the appropriate government bene- While, according to the Constitution, However, Mr. Yushchenko will try to have the Our Ukraine bloc join on the fits granted by local city governments in Mr. Yushchenko can’t reject Mr. everything at his disposal to avoid hav- condition that the coalition selects a dif- western Ukraine, he said. Yanukovych’s nomination, he has the ing Mr. Yanukovych become his prime ferent candidate for prime minister, said The bill, “On social security for the right to dismiss the and minister, Dr. Taran said, which would be Dr. Taran, a member of the Pora party. participants of the national-liberation call new elections, an option being firm- an immense political and even personal After a July 20 afternoon meeting struggle between 1939 and 1956 to ly advocated by Yulia Tymoshenko. defeat. “For Mr. Yushchenko, this is his achieve Ukraine’s independence,” will with President Yushchenko, Mr. Her political bloc and the youth-ori- last chance to prove he is a highly influ- Yanukovych said he saw a lot in com- immediately be submitted to the ented Pora Citizens Party have been ential person,” he said. Verkhovna Rada for passage. mon with his former nemesis and viewed waging a heavy public campaign urging To leverage the Anti-Crisis Coalition it as possible that Our Ukraine would Mr. Kyrylenko said he didn’t foresee the president to dismiss the Rada. into withdrawing Mr. Yanukovych’s any problems passing the bill, given that Supporters have set up dozens of tents nomination, Mr. Yushchenko could agree (Continued on page 8) there is a “patriotic majority” in on Kyiv’s Independence Square where Ukraine’s Parliament. they give out campaign literature and T- Despite his optimism, the Communist shirts by day and camp out at night. and Socialist parties of Ukraine are sure Immense banners draped along the Brooklyn Ukrainian Group true to its mission to fiercely oppose the historical rehabili- maidan read, “New Parliament for by Yarema Belej about their group to anyone willing to tation of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army – Ukraine!” Special to The Ukrainian Weekly listen. Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists Once again, Ms. Tymoshenko holds It has been this foursome of young (OUN-UPA). Mr. Yushchenko’s destiny in her hands, NEW YORK – Over borsch and Ukrainian ladies that has driven BUG It’s unclear how Party of the Regions political experts said. varenyky in the East Village Ukrainian past a small group of friends and into national deputies will vote. However, If she agrees to unite her political bloc Restaurant, two young women openly the fabric of the tri-state (New York- some Ukrainian political experts said the with Our Ukraine in possible new elec- party is willing to compromise on the discussed and answered questions New Jersey-Pennsylvania) Ukrainian tions, then Mr. Yushchenko would seri- about a growing Ukrainian arts group community and well beyond. In fact, issue. ously consider dismissing Parliament, On May 12, pro-Russian youth in that has grown significantly since its Ruta and Maya Lew were very excited said Dr. Serhii Taran, chair of the Kyiv- inception over two years ago. to tell The Ukrainian Weekly that they Crimea demonstrated at the building of based Socio-Vymir Center for the president’s permanent representative With membership nearing 80 peo- recently added a member each from, Sociological and Political Research, against UPA recognition. They burned ple, the Brooklyn Ukrainian Group’s England and Odesa. which is financed by Ukrainian private German National Socialist (Nazi) Party (BUG) mission “is to support each Their motivation in creating this firms. flags, alongside OUN banners. other in artistic endeavors, to raise entity was to “create something for Without the Tymoshenko Bloc’s sup- “UPA rehabilitation is the equivalent funds for charitable causes and to pro- Ukrainian artists and craftspeople, port, Our Ukraine will perform poorly in of rehabilitating fascism,” said Nadiya mote Ukrainian arts and culture within because there aren’t really any organi- pre-term parliamentary elections because Poliakova, a leader in the pro-Russian the and beyond.” zations that work specifically with it has largely lost the public’s support, Proryv youth organization. “Its rehabili- BUG has held true to this mission these kinds of people,” said Ruta Lew, experts said. tation on the government level, as pro- privately and publicly at various events a New York City school teacher. “Also, In new elections the Tymoshenko posed by the president, is an outrage for and locations, such as the Soyuzivka we wanted to create something differ- the whole civilized world.” Bloc stands likely to gain votes from the estate in upstate New York, the St. ent, because many of the organizations On October 14 of last year, which is Socialist Party of Ukraine and the Our George Street Festival in Manhattan, out there are politically involved, so the anniversary of the UPA’s founding, a Ukraine bloc, and Pora would have a various film openings and concerts. we wanted to create something com- government commission accepted the chance of getting into Parliament. The group’s very energetic co- pletely different.” expert conclusions of a report submitted So far, President Yushchenko has founders, Roxy Toporowych, Olesia This is perhaps the most intriguing by historians at the Institute of History at given no indication that he is willing to Lew, Ruta Lew and Maya Lew, are dismiss Parliament, and he has until July always willing to spread the word (Continued on page 19) (Continued on page 9) 25 deadline to make a decision. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 No. 30

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS With Parliament divided, NEWSBRIEFS Parliament distributes committees Tymoshenko said. (RFE/RL Newsline) Ukraine on brink of chaos KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada adopted a Our Ukraine: script ‘written abroad’ resolution on July 18 that distributes parlia- by Roman Kupchinsky President Yushchenko is postponing mentary committees among caucuses, KYIV – The Our Ukraine bloc in the RFE/RL Newsline any decision on what to do next by call- Interfax reported. According to the resolu- Verkhovna Rada issued a statement on July ing on Parliament to elect a new tion, which received 285 votes in favor, the 13 claiming that the formation of the Anti- With Parliament hopelessly divided Constitutional Court before he nominates Party of the Regions will head eight com- Crisis Coalition followed a scenario scripted into the pro-Russian Party of the Regions anyone for the position of prime minister. mittees; the Socialist Party, three; the from abroad, presumably implying . aligned with the Socialists against the He has also said that any new prime min- Communist Party, three; the Yulia “Our impression is that the authors of these West-leaning Our Ukraine and the Yulia ister must be a moderate with no “busi- Tymoshenko Bloc, seven; and Our Ukraine, scenarios are seeking to destabilize Ukraine, Tymoshenko Bloc, there are no signs of a ness interests.” He clearly wants to five. The Economic Policy Committee is to that they need a cheap show ahead of the G- viable government on the horizon. exclude Mr. Yanukovych but may have be headed by Our Ukraine lawmaker 8 summit,” being held in St. Petersburg, President Viktor Yushchenko is threat- in mind Rynat Akhmetov as a compro- Volodymyr Zaplatynski, who has joined the Russia, on July 15-17. Ukraine’s Foreign ening to call new parliamentary elections mise candidate. Mr. Akhmetov is the Anti-Crisis Coalition made up of the Party Affairs Minister Borys Tarasyuk said Our as he invokes what he called “violations richest and one of the most influential of the Regions, the Socialist Party and the Ukraine views foreign involvement as an of the Constitution and procedures” in members of the Party of the Regions. Communist Party. (RFE/RL Newsline) attempt to interfere in Ukraine’s internal the creation of a new majority in As the political battles in Parliament affairs. He added that Our Ukraine will take Ukraine’s bitterly divided Verkhovna continue, the government appears rud- Coalition seeks to assemble court whatever steps are needed to thwart similar Rada. How serious he is about this is not derless. In the meantime, negotiations scenarios being enacted, but he provided no KYIV – Adam Martyniuk, the first vice- yet clear, since he himself recently have resumed to create an international further details. (RFE/RL Newsline) chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, said on declared his opposition to a fresh ballot. gas consortium to manage the Ukrainian July 18 that the Anti-Crisis Coalition Our Ukraine goes into opposition The options, though, are narrowing fast. gas-pipeline system. This consortium intends to select Constitutional Court mem- Former Prime Minister Yulia would most likely consist of Ukraine, KYIV – The pro-presidential Our bers as soon as possible in order to chal- Tymoshenko has no such inhibitions. She Russia and Germany. Ukraine bloc announced on July 18 that it lenge a possible dissolution of Parliament, told the Christian Science Monitor on Russia, which earlier this month accepts the legitimacy of the Anti-Crisis Interfax reported. Mr. Martyniuk said he July 12 that the Parliament has betrayed threatened to increase the price of gas for Coalition, international media reported. sees no grounds for such a dissolution, but its promises to the people and, therefore, Ukraine, has apparently decided to wait “We welcome the announcement of an “we will manage to form the Constitutional is illegitimate. There are two possibili- and see. It may fear that a significant Anti-Crisis Coalition [led by the Party of Court by the time the president proposes ties, she said: either we “become the increase in the gas price would show that the Regions] today in strict accordance with the dissolution of Parliament. The court coalition ourselves, or, if the law allows the pro-Russian Party of the Regions is the Constitution and [parliamentary] regula- will decide whether the steps by the presi- it, we will definitely be in favor of hold- no more able to influence decisions made tions,” Our Ukraine lawmaker Anatolii dent are legal or not.” Mr. Martyniuk also ing an early election.” in Moscow than President Yushchenko. Kinakh was quoted as saying on Ukrainian announced that Communist Party Perhaps because it senses public opin- In the absence of a strong central gov- television. “Proceeding from this fact, as of Chairman Petro Symonenko “reached an ion swinging in its favor, the Party of the ernment, regional and city councils in today the faction of the Our Ukraine politi- agreement with the Russian government Regions also is in favor of holding new eastern Ukraine are challenging the cal bloc is officially in a minority; that is, in that it would receive our delegation and parliamentary elections. Viktor authority of the state. They have refused opposition.” The news announcement came hold negotiations, including on gas.” Yanukovych, the leader of the party, may to obey orders to rescind resolutions as the Verkhovna Rada convened for the feel he has a chance now to win a majori- making Russian the “second official lan- (RFE/RL Newsline) first time since July 11, when proceedings ty in the Verkhovna Rada. guage” – resolutions that directly contra- Bloc rules out civil disobedience were disrupted after the Anti-Crisis But this could be wishful thinking. dict the . Coalition comprising the Party of the The chances are that new parliamentary Mr. Yushchenko appears either unable KYIV – Yulia Tymoshenko, the head of Regions, the Socialist Party and the elections would merely confirm the rifts or unwilling to use force to enforce the the eponymous bloc in the Ukrainian Communist Party was announced. that so badly divide Ukraine, further law and is in danger of losing face with Parliament, told Ukrayinska Pravda on July Verkhovna Rada Chairman Oleksander alienate the country’s long-suffering his core support base in western Ukraine. 18 that her bloc does not intend to stage acts Moroz claimed on July 17 that Our Ukraine electorate, and do nothing to bring politi- Many there are demanding that he act of civil disobedience similar to those that was holding talks with the Anti-Crisis cal compromise any closer. forcibly to prevent the country from slid- accompanied the at the Coalition on ways of possibly joining it, ing into anarchy. But, as President end of 2004. “When we had presidential Interfax and Ukrayinska Pravda reported. Roman Kupchinsky is the editor of Yushchenko no doubt fears, a show of elections [in 2004] people already rallied Our Ukraine denied that it was holding any RFE/RL Crime and Corruption Watch. force may make matters worse. once and gave a message, but later politi- such talks. (RFE/RL Newsline) cians did not act quite right with regard to these people,” Ms. Tymoshenko said, Tymoshenko seeks Rada’s dissolution adding that the public is now well-informed KYIV – Yulia Tymoshenko, head of the about the actions of politicians and the situ- eponymous parliamentary caucus, Resolution urges Russia to protect ation. “Dissolution [of the Parliament] is necessary and remains possible,” Ms. (Continued on page 15) freedomWASHINGTON of– U.S. all Sen. religious Sam A similar communities resolution sponsored by Brownback (R-Kansas), chairman of the Helsinki Commission Co-Chair Rep. 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“More than 50 daysQuotable have passed since the notesVerkhovna Rada convened for its on the eve of Group of Eight summit first session. There has been no significant progress in forming a government and a coalition since then. For 50 days Ukrainian citizens have been watching Joint Baltic American National Committee This is also important as Moscow strives leaders of factions fighting for portfolios and blackmailing one another. ... for WTO membership. Until November “The president’s right to disband Parliament is his last argument, which he WASHINGTON – Members of the of this year Russia also chairs the will not hesitate to use if Parliament, leaders of political forces or every member Central and East European Coalition Council of Europe’s Committee of (CEEC) met on July 11 with national of Parliament fail to wake up to their responsibility before Ukraine. But, as a Ministers. In operating according to security advisors to President George W. head of state who realizes the price of the step, I hope that politicians will have acceptable standards, Moscow cannot Bush and Vice-President Dick Cheney to enough wisdom to find a compromise by July 25 – the day when, according to pressure its neighbors and intervene in discuss their concerns on the eve of the the Constitution, the president will have the right to disband a paralyzed their internal affairs, CEEC members Group of Eight summit being held on Parliament, which has failed to form a new government. understand. July 15-17 in St. Petersburg, Russia. “I will not allow anarchy or chaos. I will not allow actions that would benefit At the same time, the CEEC articulat- forces working against Ukraine. I will not allow this country to be artificially CEEC members expressed apprehen- sion about Russia’s presence in the G-8, ed concerns that neighboring countries torn in half by politicians. Neither the president nor the Ukrainian people will have the right to be nervous about allow this to happen. Wisdom to us all.” which includes the Group of Seven of the world’s leading economic powers (U.S., Russia’s behavior. For instance, Moscow hasn’t been able to come to honest terms – President Viktor Yushchenko in his weekly radio address to the people of Britain, Germany, France, Italy, Canada, Japan) and Russia as the eighth member. with its Soviet past, including admitting Ukraine, July 15, as reported by the BBC Monitoring Service and published in that the Soviet occupation of the Baltic Action Ukraine Report (July 16). Russia has shown a marked reversal in its path to democracy, with the current countries was illegal. Moscow regime increasingly tightening Questions to the National Security Council were posed by Frank Koszorus “... the ‘broad coalition’ is a broad grave of democracy, a broad grave of civil and press freedoms, while ramping up economic pressures on its neighbors, (American Hungarian Federation), Asta Ukrainian independence. That is why our political faction will not support any Banionis (Lithuanian American ‘broad coalitions.’ We will either become the coalition, or, if the law, the especially regarding energy security. Issues discussed at the meeting cen- Community), Michael Sawkiw Jr. Constitution, allow it, we will definitely be in favor of holding an early election. (Ukrainian Congress Committee of “... we are either in the opposition, and, importantly, an honest opposition that tered on worries about the Russian Federation’s internal democratization, America), Ramunas Kondratas does not hedge, or we will fight honestly in new elections to make people under- (Lithuanian American Council and Joint stand that new elections will offer a new chance to purge based on the existing economic pressures and energy security; the situation in Belarus; “frozen con- Baltic American National Committee – knowledge of politicians’ true faces. ... JBANC), and Karl Altau of JBANC. “I only want us to understand the following: either we throw Ukraine into the flicts” in Georgia and Moldova; and NATO enlargement. The CEEC also Mati Kõiva, of the Estonian American whirlpool of all that was happening 10 years ago under Kuchma, or we pool our National Council, also participated. strength and confidence and fight for Ukraine as everybody’s heritage and life. keyed in on Vice-President Cheney’s May 4 speech in Vilnius, in which Mr. Administration officials at the meeting “And I also want to say the following: we are fighters. We will not leave were Damon Wilson, director of Central, either Ukraine or those who have supported us in such a peril. ...” Cheney strongly promoted a “Freedom Agenda” and expressed the Bush Eastern and Northern European affairs at the National Security Council, and – Yulia Tymoshenko, speaking on the “Svoboda Slova” TV program on July 7 Administration’s worries about afore- Eugene Fishel, special advisor to the vice- (translated for The Ukraine List by Olga Bogatyrenko). mentioned issues, along with the corrup- tion still pervasive in much of the region. president for national security affairs. The CEEC emphasized that it is not an The CEEC is an umbrella organization composed of 19 U.S. national ethnic “At the heart of the matter, a coup d’état occurred in Kyiv last week. Yet to this I anti-Russia organization and supports organizations. It was founded about 15 immediately add that everything took place in accordance with the law. But the U.S. engagement with the Russian years ago to bring together those commu- Verkhovna Rada is now controlled by Viktor Yushchenko’s opponents, who are Federation. At the same time, the CEEC attempting to restrict his powers. At the very least, they will impose reforms which emphasized that the Russian regime nities in the United States as the Soviet could deprive the head of state of influence on the governance of regional territories.” needs to act responsibly if it wants to be Union and its empire collapsed and the “ [The Orangists] have been their own perpetrators at great length. The maidan treated as a partner. It should be held to U.S. was developing new relations with guild fought each other rabidly from the Orange Revolution onwards. The greatest the same standards as the other members. the Russian Federation. fault lies with President Viktor Yushchenko himself. He, as the rest of our elites, does not know how to lead politics in a contemporary and European fashion. Like his predecessor, Leonid Kuchma, Yushchenko wishes to be above the parties. Kuchma succeeded because he was a bandit. But since Yushchenko does not engage in ruthless banditry, he gradually lost influence over the course of events. “Yushchenko essentially governed like a former Ukrainian hetman, i.e., with the assistance of his closest friends, since he trusts only them. And in the crucial moment, it was they who urged him to consent to Yulia Tymoshenko’s appointment as prime minister, while the candidacy for the Rada chairman was given to Petro Poroshenko, Yushchenko’s sponsor. Politics are always highly controversial. Yushchenko’s entourage was counting on ongoing clashes between the erstwhile rivalries of Poroshenko and Tymoshenko in order to bolster the president’s authori- ty. And then they pushed the highly ambitious leader of the Socialist Party, Oleksander Moroz, to join the Party of the Regions. Thus, the Socialists broke off from the Orangists, which led to the government’s demise. Moroz is the chairman, but as the ally of [Viktor] Yanukovych, who will most likely become prime minister. Karl Altau/JBANC – Myroslav Popovych, director of the Institute of Philosophy at the Ukrainian Seen during a meeting between representatives of the Central and East European Academy of Science, in an interview with Waclaw Radziwinowicz of Gazeta Coalition and U.S. national security advisors (from left) are: Asta Banionis, Wyborcza of Poland on July 9 (translated for The Ukraine List by Jakub Krolczyk). Michael SawkiwJr., Cas Lenard, Ellen King, John Karch, Frank Koszorus, Damon Wilson, Ramunas Kondratas, Laszlo Pasztor, Bryan Ardouny, Nino Japaridze, Alice Kipel, Juraj Slavik, Mati Koiva, Les Megyeri and Eugene Fishel. FOR THE RECORD: U.S. statement StudyPARSIPP notesANY, N.J.higher — A newthyroid study cancerof radiation rate exposure. from Chornobyl onThe 2006following statementSea onBreeze Sea Breeze maritimeUnited States is unable exercise to participate in confirms a substantially increased risk of According to the report by Dr. Howe 2006 was released by the Embassy of the Sea Breeze 2006, and the U.S. and thyroid cancer among people exposed to and his team, this was the first study to United States in Ukraine on July 19. Ukraine have agreed to cancel this year’s radiation during childhood and adoles- measure the risk of thyroid cancer associ- training exercise. cence after the 1986 Chornobyl nuclear ated with specific radiation dosage. The The maritime portion of Sea Breeze The U.S. remains committed to cooper- accident, as reported by Reuters on July 7, researchers noted that increased rates of 2006 was to commence today, July 19, as ation with Ukraine, and enhancing region- citing a study in the Journal of the screening for thyroid cancer and a low planned. Naval forces from Ukraine, al security cooperation and joint force National Cancer Institute. dietary iodine intake, which increases the Georgia, Greece, Turkey and the United capabilities in the Black Sea region. The The study by Dr. Geoffrey R. Howe of intake of radioactive iodine by the thy- States were to participate in this sce- U.S. looks forward to Sea Breeze 2007. Columbia University in New York, which roid gland, “almost certainly” were fac- nario-based maritime exercise in the Sea Breeze exercises have been con- took place between 1998 and 2000, tors in this increase. Black Sea. ducted in Ukraine since 1997. U.S. mili- screened over 13,000 of the 32,000 indi- “We estimate that 75 percent of the World events changed these plans. The tary personnel have operated in a number viduals living in the most contaminated thyroid cancer cases would have been U.S. naval vessel that was to have partic- of joint exercises at the invitation of the area of Ukraine during the nuclear power avoided in the absence of radiation,” the ipated in Exercise Sea Breeze, the USS Ukrainian government each year since plant meltdown and who were under the researchers concluded. “This estimate Barry, has been sent to the Eastern then. These exercises benefit Ukraine’s age of 18 at the time of the accident. The demonstrates a substantial contribution Mediterranean to assist with the evacua- armed forces through training and report found that 45 cases of thyroid can- of radioactive iodine to the excess of thy- tion of civilians from Lebanon. Due to improve cooperation and coordination cer occurred compared to 11.2 cases that roid cancer that followed the Chornobyl this new operational requirement, the between partner countries. would have been expected in the absence accident.” 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 No. 30 Ukrainian avant-garde art presented in major exhibition in Chicago

CHICAGO – The Chicago Depart- “It includes works by well-known artists ment of Cultural Affairs has announced like Kazimir Malevich, Alexandra Exter that the first major exhibition of early and David Burliuk, and introduces 20th century Ukrainian art in the United American audiences to previously States, “Crossroads: Modernism in unknown Ukrainian artists including Ukraine, 1910-1930,” is on display at the Yasyl Yermylov and Oleksandr Chicago Cultural Center from July 22 Bohomazov.” through October 15. Admission to the The international avant-garde move- exhibition is free. ment that reached its peak during the first This exhibit of 21 Ukrainian avant- three decades of the 20th century includ- garde artists includes approximately over ed many influential and innovative artists 70 works gathered by Prof. Dmitrii from Ukraine. As elsewhere in the former Dmytro Horbachov, an international Soviet Union, these artists were persecut- expert on this period, and Nikita ed and executed in the 1930s, and their Lobanov-Rostovsky from private collec- works were banned or destroyed. tions, the National Art Museum of According to local experts, nearly Ukraine, the Theater Museum, the 2,000 of these works were confiscated by Museum of Folk Art of Ukraine, and the the government during the late 1930s and Art Museum of Dnipropetrovsk. only 300 remain today. This exhibition Anatolii Melnyk, general director of presents the best of these works, many of the National Art Museum of Ukraine, which have only recently been viewed provided organizational assistance in outside of Ukraine. Ukraine and John Bowlt, professor at the Writing in the exhibition catalogue, University of Southern California, served Mr. Lobanov-Rostovsky noted: “This as editor of the exhibition catalogue. exhibit is designed to show an American The exhibition has been organized by audience the talent and unique nature of the Foundation for International Arts and Ukrainian avant-garde art and to help Education with the National Art Museum understand that the artists are, indeed, of Ukraine. It is presented by the Ukrainian, not Russian, a difference not “Repairing Saws” (1927, 54 3/8 by 61 inches, oil on canvas) by Oleksandr Bohomazov. Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs always appreciated in the West. and the Kyiv Committee of the Chicago Moreover, the exhibition is equally Liatoshynsky and Virko Baley. Museum in New York. After concluding Sister Cities International Program. important because it will also help •Gallery Talk, Thursday, August 17, its American tour, the exhibition will be The national tour is sponsored by The Ukrainians acquaint themselves with 12:15 p.m., Exhibit Hall, Chicago displayed at the National Art Museum of Boeing Company, the Trust for Mutual their own cultural heritage.” Cultural Center, with Jane Friedman, Ukraine in Kyiv. Understanding, Nour USA Ltd., The public is invited to learn more Chicago-based independent scholar. Expanded hours for summer at the Konstantin Grigorishin and Aerosvit about the exhibition with a full schedule •Contemporary Ukrainian Cinema Chicago Cultural Center began on April 1 Airlines. Additional financial support has of events listed below that have been Festival, Wednesday, August 23 to and run through October 31. Viewing organized to accompany the exhibition. been provided by Oleksandr Tabalov, Friday, August 25, 7:30 p.m., Gallery 37 hours for “Crossroads: Modernism in Mykola M. Shymone, Dean Buntrock All are free, unless otherwise noted. Rooftop, 66 E. Randolph. This festival Ukraine, 1910-1930” at the Chicago and Chadbourne and Park, LLP. •Lunchbreak: Classical Mondays – features a selection of some of the best Cultural Center are Mondays through “‘Crossroads’ explores the role of Monday, July 31, 12:15 p.m., Preston works by Ukrainian filmmakers pro- Thursdays, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m.; Fridays, 8 a.m. Ukraine in the development of the avant- Bradley Hall, Chicago Cultural Center. duced over the last five years with film to 6 p.m.; Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and garde movement,” said Gregory Knight, The MAVerick Ensemble presents a clas- introductions by Dr. Yuri Shevchuk, lec- Sundays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Chicago deputy commissioner/visual arts of the sical program inspired by the exhibition, turer of and culture Cultural Center is closed on holidays. Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. featuring the music of Boris at Columbia University and founder and In Chicago, the exhibition is sponsored director of the university’s Ukrainian in part by generous support from UA-TV, Film Club. The festival is organized by LLC, Selfreliance Ukrainian American Dear Readers! the Department of Cultural Affairs, the Federal Credit Union, The Heritage Kyiv Committee of the Chicago Sister Foundation at First Security Federal Cities International Program, with partic- Savings Bank, Hyatt International Corp. ipation of the Ukrainian Film Club and and an anonymous donor. This exhibition The Ukrainian Weekly is the Ukrainian Studies Program of is supported by an indemnity from the Columbia University. Federal Council on the Arts and accepting greetings on the Tickets to the opening night of the film Humanities. Additional support has been occassion of the festival, catered by Fox and Obel, are provided by the Mission of Ukraine to $15. The remaining nights of the film fes- the United Nations, the Embassy of tival are free, but tickets are required. To Ukraine in Washington and the order tickets, please call 312-742-TIXS Consulate General of Ukraine in 15th Anniversary (8497) or visit www.ticketweb.com. Chicago. 15th Anniversary •Discussion: Ukrainian Modernism, Exhibitions and related educational Identity, and Nationhood: “Then and programming presented by the Chicago of the Now,” Wednesday, September 27, 6 p.m., Department of Cultural Affairs at the Exhibit Hall, Chicago Cultural Center. Chicago Cultural Center are partially This discussion explores the parallels in supported by a grant from the Illinois IndependenceIndependence ofof UkraineUkraine Ukrainian art and culture during two piv- Arts Council, a state agency. otal eras, the effects of the nation’s recent- Transportation support is provided by We invite individuals, organizations and businesses ly achieved sovereignty and dueling influ- United, official airline for the Chicago to show their pride and support for those individuals ences from Western Europe and Russia. Cultural Center. •Gallery Talk, Thursday, October 5, The Chicago Cultural Center is located who through personal dedication and sacrifice 12:15 p.m., Exhibit Hall, Chicago at 78 E. Washington St. “Crossroads” is have secured a free and independent Ukraine. Cultural Center, with Gregory Knight, on view in the fourth floor Exhibit Hall. deputy commissioner/visual arts, For more information about Special Rates Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs. “Crossroads: Modernism in Ukraine, 1910-1930,” call 312-744-6630 or visit 1/8 page – $50 1/2 page – $200 •Special lunchbreak performance, Thursday, October 5, 12:15 p.m., Claudia www.chicagoculturalcenter.org. For information about the Chicago Sister 1/4 page – $ 100 1 page – $400 Cassidy Theater, Chicago Cultural Center. Cities International Program visit Ukrainian pianist Alex Slobodyanik per- www.chicagosistercities.com. Please send your greetings, address and forms Chopin’s Scherzo Op. 10 in B Flat Minor, Lev Revutsky’s Five Preludes and telephone number by August 12, 2006, to: Prokofiev’s Sonata No. 7. “Crossroads: Modernism in Ukraine, Correction The Ukrainian Weekly 1910-1930” is accompanied by a four- Due to a production error, the last 15th Anniversary Greetings color catalogue, which will be available phrase of the last sentence in the story 2200 Rt. 10 for sale at the Shop at the Cultural Center. headlined “President tries to stay above A complimentary brochure will be on the fray, wants Rada to resume legitimate PO Box 280 hand at the exhibition. Teachers’ materials work” (July 16) was missing. The com- Parsippany, NJ 07054 are offered for local educators, and school plete sentence reads: Tel.: (973) 292-9800 ext. 3040 groups are encouraged to visit (call 312- Various news sources reported that the 744-8032 to make arrangements). negotiations between the Regions and Our e-mail [email protected] Following its premiere in Chicago, the Ukraine had taken place but noted that the exhibition will travel to The Ukrainian talks were being conducted in secret. No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 5

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NFCA honors “Fraternalists IN MEMORIAM in Action” for volunteerism OAK BROOK, Ill. – The National greatly diminished or eliminated alto- ANDREW KEYBIDA Fraternal Congress of America (NFCA) gether. In fact, any revenue gained by recognized five Fraternal MVPs (Most taxing fraternals is seriously outweighed March 3, 1917 - July 5, 2006 Valuable Participants) in Washington, on by what fraternals put back into society. June 20-21. These fraternalists, honored for “Fraternals have a great story to tell, The Executive Committee of the Ukrainian National their outstanding fraternal service, met with and no one can tell it better than these Association regrets to announce to the members of the General Members of Congress representing their individuals who devote their time to mak- home states and congressional districts. ing their communities a better place by Assembly, to members of former Branch 322 and to the UNA Fraternal MVPs are “Fraternalists in helping their neighbors and friends,” said membership at large that Andrew Keybida died July 5, 2006. Action” who volunteer their time and NFCA Chair of the Board Michael J. Andrew Keybida held the position of branch secretary for over 35 energy to strengthen their communities Wade. “The five Fraternal MVPs who years, and was UNA supreme advisor for 16 years. through participation in local lodge activ- traveled to Washington were excellent ities and other charitable endeavors. good-will ambassadors for the fraternal The Executive Committee and the entire UNA membership The Fraternal MVPs of May were: benefit system and, through their stories, express their deepest sympathy to Evelyn, Mr. Keybida’s wife of • Gerald J. Collins, Woodmen of the demonstrated to members of Congress the 63 years and the entire Keybida family. World/Omaha Woodmen Life Insurance good works performed by fraternalists.” Society, Woodmen of the World Lodge While most of the Congressional visits Mr. Keybida will be remembered as one of the major forces 308, Houma, La.; were brief, in all cases the members of in the UNA, for his loyalty, dedication and many, many years of • Coral Grout, Catholic Family Life Congress were very interested in learning service. Insurance, Pelletier Chapter MA-84, what fraternals are accomplishing in their Vicha Yomu Pamiat! Gardner, Mass.; states and districts and expressed support • Rose Marie Ruth, National Catholic for fraternal contributions to local com- Society of Foresters, St. Anne’s Court munities. In addition, the honorees raised 1161, Iowa City, Iowa; the tax-exemption issue and urged their • Mark Albin, Polish Falcons of elected representatives to help preserve Father’s Day celebrated at Soyuzivka America, Nest No. 564, La Porte, Ind.; and the exemption. • Margaret (Peggy) Fabri, Hungarian “The NFCA would like to congratulate Reformed Federation, Branch No. 151, and thank all who were involved in mak- Beaver Falls, Pa. ing this happen,” said NFCA President The following legislators met with the and CEO Frederick H. Grubbe. “In par- honorees: Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.), ticular, I want to express our gratitude to Rep. Chris Chocola (R-Ind.), Sen. David the five Fraternal MVPs who represented Vitter (R-La.), Rep. Charlie Melancon well their societies, their states and the (D-La.), Sen. Tom Harkin (D-Iowa), Rep. fraternal benefit system.” Jim Leach (R-Iowa), Sen. Rick Santorum Fraternal MVPs are part of the NFCA’s (R-Pa.), Rep. Melissa Hart (R-Pa.), and Fraternalists-in-Action program, which Rep. John Olver (D-Mass.). recognizes individuals whose unique sto- The purpose of the “Fraternalists in ries best represent 21st century fraternal- Action” program is to recognize and honor ism. These fraternalists demonstrate individual fraternalists from around the exceptional compassion and fraternal country, while creating fraternal awareness pride through their volunteer activities. in Congress, as well as reminding The 120-year-old NFCA unites 76 not- Members of Congress that fraternal benefit for-profit fraternal benefit societies operat- societies and the volunteer efforts of their ing in all 50 states, the District of Columbia members contribute in countless ways to and Canada. It represents 10 million people their states and congressional districts. in 36,000 local chapters, making it one of Implicit in this message is the reality the largest member networks in the U.S. that if the federal tax-exemption were For more information, visit the NFCA taken away, these good works would be website, www.nfcanet.org.

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Stephan Welhasch KERHONKSON, N.Y. – In keeping with the Ukrainian National Association’s tradition, Father’s Day was celebrated at Soyuzivka with a luncheon and entertainment program that was attended by many families from near and far. Seen above is a group of guests who came to Soyuzivka on Father’s Day. Among them (first on the left) is Taras Mischuk, a credit union employee from Rochester, N.Y., who won a free weekend at Soyuzivka in a UNA drawing held at the estate.

Mission Statement The Ukrainian National Association exists: I I to promote the principles of fraternalism; to preserve the Ukrainian, Ukrainian American and Ukrainian CanadianI heritage and culture; and Roxolana Nadia Bilyk, daughter of to provide quality financial services and products to its members. Petrusia Howansky-Bilyk and Andre Elias A. Matiash, son of Nicholas and Bilyk of Phoenix, Ariz., is a new mem- Jodi Matiash of Oshkosh, Wis., is a As a fraternal insurance society, the Ukrainian National Association rein- ber of UNA Branch 16. She was new member of UNA Branch 120. He vests its earnings for the benefit of its members and the Ukrainian com- enrolled by her grandparents Peter was enrolled by his great-grandmother and Nadia Howansky. Ann Matiash. munity.

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FOR THE RECORD: Letters on the eve of the G-8 summit THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Putin’s democracy CongressionalFollowing is the text of a letter sentUkrainianWe believe that Caucusthe West should send The annual summit of the Group of Eight leading industrial countries was held by the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus two important signals now to Ukraine in St. Petersburg, founded in 1703 by Tsar Peter I, who aimed to modernize to President George W. Bush on July 11 which you might discuss with your Russia and decided to build a new capital that would serve as the Russian before the president left for the Group of Western counterparts. First, Ukraine has empire’s “window on Europe.” It is worth noting, as the Encyclopedia of Ukraine Eight summit in St. Petersburg, Russia. made considerable progress over the past writes, that “The development of the city was costly in human lives ... In Ukraine 18 months in meeting the standards for it became common knowledge that ‘St. Petersburg was built on Kozak bones.’ ” Dear Mr. President: membership in NATO. If the new Thousands of Ukrainian conscripts died during the city’s construction. Ukrainian Cabinet supports President As you prepare for your trip to St. It is no accident that St. Petersburg, built as an imperial showcase, was chosen as the Yushchenko’s desire to draw closer to and Petersburg and your meetings there with site of the G-8 summit to serve as Russian President Vladimir Putin’s showpiece. Mr. ultimately join NATO, the Alliance should G-8 leaders, the bipartisan Congressional Putin was eager to show the great powers of the G-8 that Russia is one of them and that also be prepared to support that desire. Ukrainian Congress greatly appreciates Second, there will likely be renewed its president, too, is a powerful leader. The entire show was meant to enhance Russia’s the support that you have shown for negotiations between Ukraine and Russia image worldwide, and Mr. Putin even hired a U.S. public relations firm to see to it that Ukraine’s development as a modern, over the price of natural gas; Europe has the summit exuded “Western-style openness,” as The Washington Post put it. democratic, European state. We ask that a direct interest in those talks, as the bulk But something funny happened on the way to the summit. And it almost seemed like you take the opportunity of those meet- of Russian natural gas to Europe transits the bad old days of the USSR. On the eve of the event, a conference dubbed “The ings to make several points regarding Ukraine. The United States and Europe Other Russia” was held in Moscow to focus on the Kremlin’s abuses, including sup- Ukraine with your G-8 counterparts. should make clear that, while Ukraine pression of dissent, control of the news media, and curtailment of the powers of In bilateral meetings with West should pay market prices for energy, Parliament and the independence of the judiciary. Some conference participants were European and Canadian leaders, we hope those prices should be phased in gradual- arrested; and some who had intended to travel to St. Petersburg to stage a protest were that you will underscore your support for ly to avoid harmful disruptions to the detained en route. Rights activists in other cities were harassed, beaten, intimidated. Ukraine’s integration into the Euro- Ukrainian economy. The United States At the summit itself, there was scant talk about the state of Russian democracy since Atlantic community. The Orange and Europe should strongly encourage the conflict in the Mideast took center stage. Some leaders tried to broach the subject, Revolution and the March parliamentary Ukraine and Russia to reach an open and but “Mr. Putin batted them away with contempt,” The Post editorialized. Mr. Bush, elections demonstrate that Ukrainians transparent agreement on that basis. apparently sensitive to ol’ Vlad’s feelings, adopted a gentler approach, saying he would have firmly chosen the path of democracy. We hope that you will make parallel speak frankly, but privately, about regressive policies. To his credit, Mr. Bush met with While that path may be bumpy, as it is in points in your discussion with President Russian activists who are speaking out against Mr. Putin’s policies, but at the summit all democratizing countries, it is in our [Vladimir] Putin. In particular, Russia the U.S. president spoke of some sort of “Russian-style democracy” – whatever that is. interest and Europe’s to encourage should avoid the temptation to exploit In the past, Mr. Putin had referred to Russia as a “managed democracy”; now the Ukraine to follow the examples set by the Ukraine’s dependence on Russian gas Kremlin put out the concept of “sovereign democracy,” apparently meant to convey the Central European and Baltic countries that supplies for political purposes. That will idea that Russia is democratic and that its democratic nature must not be questioned. have made the transition to democratic, But no amount of PR will hide the truth. Human Rights Watch got it exactly market economies over the past 10 years. (Continued on page 14) right when it referred to Russia’s “Potemkin democracy.”

UkrainianFollowing is the textCongress of a letter sent by Committeeare needed to heat theof people’s America homes and July Turning the pages back... the Ukrainian Congress Committee of run the country’s economic engine. America to President George W. Bush on Mr. President, the Russian-instigated July 10 in reference to the G-8 summit. natural gas crisis in Ukraine at the begin- ning of 2006 brought devastating effects to 15 Dear Mr. President: the Ukrainian economy. The sudden and inexplicable increase in natural gas prices It was 30 years ago that The Weekly on July 18, 1976, pub- In 1932-1933, in what is now a well-doc- 1961 affected not just Ukraine but many of our lished a special issue dedicated to the Olympic Games held in umented act of genocide, the USSR’s European allies, as well. Moreover, Montreal. The front page article was on Ukraine’s exclusion Russian-dominated government headed by President Vladimir Putin shamelessly has from the 21st Summer Olympic Games and how Ukrainian Joseph Stalin, under the guise of commu- been trying to blame Ukraine for the con- athletes were forced to compete under the Soviet banner. nism’s war against the middle-class peas- sequences on Europe of his withholding According to the article, Ukrainian athletes had competed under the Soviet banner ants, withheld food from Ukraine, starving gas to Ukraine. since the Games were held in Helsinki, Finland, in 1952. That was the first time the to death 20 percent of Ukraine’s population With this year’s confrontation still fresh Soviet team was admitted to the Olympics; prior to this, the team was known as the – more than 7 million Ukrainian farmers in everyone’s memory, yet another storm is Tsarist Russian Olympic group. and their families – including 3 million brewing. On July 1, 2006, the current gas The article underlined that Ukraine had a legitimate right to have a separate represen- women and children. deal between Russia and Ukraine supposed- tation under its own flag at the Games. The reasons given were as follows: first, Nearly 75 years later, another Russian Ukraine’s constitutional position in the Soviet Union gave it an autonomous nature, albeit ly expired, whereby Russia will be pushing government, headed by Vladimir Putin, for further increases in prices. Any new on paper; second, Ukraine’s membership in the United Nations and various other interna- now under the guise of capitalism, is tional organizations in which it takes part and is recognized as an independent state; third, increases will inevitably damage Ukraine’s again threatening to withhold another vital economy and stem its economic growth. provisions in the Charter of the Olympic Games that recognized the individual competi- commodity from Ukraine – energy in the tor, not the country, but stipulated that a National Olympic Committee must be estab- forms of petroleum and natural gas that (Continued on page 21) lished and be recognized by the International Olympic Committee (the Soviet govern- ment never allowed for the establishment of a Ukrainian Olympic Committee). Plus, there was the success of Ukrainian athletes in previous Games. However, even with all of these legitimate arguments for Ukraine’s separate participa- tion in the Games, the Soviet government would never allow a non-Russian republic to Participants of scholarly conference appeal participate independently in the Olympics. According to the article, this was due to Russian chauvinism and Russia’s need to reaffirm its role as “master nation” of the USSR. to Yushchenko regarding Ukrainian language Montreal newspapers reported that the “Ukrainian Olympic Committee,” a group Following is the full text of a letter Ukraine which aim at making Russian formed by Canadian and American Ukrainians to bring awareness to the concerns of sent electronically to President Viktor the second official language rely upon Ukraine at the Games, organized protests and demonstrations with members from the Yushchenko of Ukraine from the partici- the European Charter of Languages SUM, Plast and ODUM youth organizations. pants of the 25th annual Conference on which, by the way, contradicts Article 10 In a show of support for a free Ukraine, protesters wore T-shirts, each emblazoned Ukrainian Subjects at the University of of the Constitution of Ukraine. Besides, with one letter, to the venues where Ukrainians were competing. They would sit in Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. The letter minority languages – and especially the sequence to spell out “Svoboda Ukraini” (Freedom for Ukraine). In another instance, is dated June 24; it was received by The Russian language in Ukraine – are not in a Ukrainian spectator was arrested for waving the Ukrainian flag and taunting the Weekly on July 7. Soviet coaches, calling them propagandists. Similarly, an Ontario man was charged any danger of extinction. On the con- trary, it is the Ukrainian language that is with disturbing the peace after he waved the Ukrainian flag and briefly performed Dear Mr. President: some traditional Ukrainian dance steps for his fellow countrymen on the Soviet team, in dire need of support and protection. before resigning himself to the custody of the local police. We the participants in the 25th annual The current state of the Ukrainian lan- In another show of unity against the Soviets, the Ukrainian Olympic Committee Conference on Ukrainian Subjects at the guage is ominous. Russian language held a demonstration with over 250 participants outside the Velodrome in Montreal. University of Illinois at Urbana- dominates in radio, television, the press One of the protesters climbed the flag pole, removed and burned the Soviet flag. Other Champaign (U.S.A.) are deeply disturbed and literature, and this arouses great anx- demonstrators handed out pamphlets titled “Colonialism in Sports” and “Ukrainian by the threat that hovers over the iety in us. Olympic Medal Winners” to spectators, focusing the spotlight on Ukrainian athletes. Ukrainian language in Ukraine. We ask you, Mr. President, to protect To remind the Ukrainian athletes on the Soviet team of the diaspora’s support, members Numerous attempts to grant the official the Constitution of Ukraine and not allow of the Ukrainian Olympic Committee threw Ukrainian-language leaflets at various events. regional status to the Russian language the country to dissect itself into small However, according to Montreal newspapers, the athletes feared picking up the leaflets. disseminates discord and hostility among regional linguistic pieces since Ukraine Ukrainians and thus weakens the very happens to be one and indivisible for Source: “Olympic Games and Ukraine’s Exclusion,” The Ukrainian Weekly, foundation of Ukrainian statehood. July18, 1976. Those anti-Ukrainian groups in (Continued on page 14) No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places Yushchenko’s About speaking by Myron B. Kuropas intransigence “Ukrainglish” Dear Editor: Dear Editor: There you have it. President Viktor I roared with delight at Orysia Yushchenko’s intransigence and sabotage Paszczak Tracz’s column of July 2, titled Send in the clowns! of Yulia Tymoshenko’s attempts to “Taim-aut needed, indeed.” My mother, Remember “Send in the Clowns”? A Viktor is inept, a gutless wonder. Viktor become prime minister after she had won who came to the United States in 1914 great song from the past that could have is being manipulated by Petro. most of the Orange vote last March have from a town near Berezhany, had that been written by Viktor Yushchenko. Did Viktor take bold steps against cor- produced a result that should not have Ukrainglish down pat by the time I was The fourth verse goes like this: ruption? No. Did he go after those who surprised Ukraine watchers. born in 1926. poisoned him? No. (His inaction led In the absence of cooperation within the I had always thought it was a peculiar- “Don’t you love farce? conspiracy theorists to suggest Viktor on-again, off-again Orange coalition, its ity of her own, until I listened to her talk- “My fault I fear, poisoned himself.) Did Viktor demand slim parliamentary majority became a ing with other women from other cities “I thought you’d want what I want, immediate justice for Heorhii minority when Oleksander Moroz, ever- over the course of a visit to Soyuzivka. “Sorry my dear. Gongadze’s murderers? No. Did he intro- active Socialist Party leader, decided that he They were all putting English into an “But where are the clowns? duce one initiative, make one move, one has had enough of the president’s bafoon- identical Ukrainian grammar pattern, and “Send in the clowns. action, that would demonstrate his com- ery. Apparently offered the chairmanship of understood each other perfectly. “Don’t bother, they’re here.” mitment to justice, honesty and the the Verkhovna Rada – a post he has been However, when my mother’s sister Orange way? angling for since losing it years ago – if he Yes, they’re here. The clowns, many came here after World War II to see if her of them, jumping up and down, yelling, Viktor came to America and appeared switched sides, he did just that with some of husband, nicely ensconced in Montreal on “The Larry King Show.” Larry asked his party colleagues, to tip the scale to- shouting, doing somersaults, running in after escaping the war in the late 1930’s circles, smacking each other, falling on softball questions that even an alderman ward the pro-Russian Party of the Regions. would take her in (he didn’t), she had a could answer easily. Viktor, however, If Mr. Yushchenko were not a political their faces, sneaking up on each other very hard time understanding my mother. from behind, locking doors. stumbled, mumbled and seemed distract- rank amateur, he would have, as his first My mother could not understand why ed. When Larry asked about Viktor’s son act after the March election, shored up the Can’t you just hear the circus ringmas- she understood everything her sister said, ter shouting: Laaa-dies and Gentlemen, I tooling around Kyiv in a BMW and hav- shaky Socialist flank of the coalition by while her sister insisted that my mother ing money to burn while many people in supporting the bid of Mr. Moroz to become give you the Parrr-lia-ment of Ukraine.” wasn’t speaking Ukrainian. The world laughs. Ukraine weeps. Ukraine were hurting financially, a pol- Rada’s chairman. He could then relax in I have enjoyed Ms. Tracz’s column ished politician would have said some- his presidential mantle and let Ms. When did it all go wrong? What hap- since she began. Although my parents were pened to the Orange Revolution? Why thing like: “My son and I had a long, Tymoshenko take the lead role in marshal- constantly painting in the background of heart-to-heart talk about that and I ing and smoothing the road to what should was Ukraine’s moment in the sun so Ukrainian foods, history and customs, I believe he now understands his responsi- have been a mere formality in short? have learned a great deal from her. I’m bilities as the son of Ukraine’s presi- the Verkhovna Rada to become prime min- For me, it all began in the Parliament looking forward to her next column. dent.” End of discussion! Did Viktor say ister. Most likely, she would not have hesi- the day Viktor Yushchenko was inaugu- rated. I was there. I heard his acceptance that? Not even close. He rambled on and tated to brush off, politely or not, the Stephanie (Chopek) Sydoriak on about the car not being his son’s, his unlawful blockade of the Verkhovna Rada speech. I was bothered, but I didn’t know Los Alamos, N.M. why. Now I know. Viktor sounded like son sharing an apartment with his buddy, premises by the Party of the Regions farce. his buddy loaning his son money ...” Sad. Mr. Yushchenko, instead, was stacking Calvin Coolidge. He had a golden oppor- tunity to describe his vision passionately Another golden opportunity squandered. up the deck with his cronies and played As we know, things went from bad to the farce of a fictitious “presidential and convincingly. He didn’t. Viktor had a second chance on the worse. agenda” with an empty hand. Re: “Stepping up Elections were held, and Our Ukraine What actually happened defies under- maidan. Thousands of people were yelling “Yushchenko! Yushchenko! came in third. Yulia’s party came in sec- standing, unless one admits two possibili- to the plate ...” ond. Did Viktor make nice-nice with ties. One possibility is that Mr. Dear Editor: Viktor spoke about unity, one Ukraine, working together. Good stuff. His deliv- Yulia? No. Yushchenko’s behavior is symptomatic of In his column, “Faces and Places,” in The new game in town is musical some personality disorder. The other pos- ery? Lifeless. This kind of opportunity the May 28 issue, Myron B. Kuropas pro- comes once in a lifetime and Viktor, poor chairs. Viktor held consensus meetings. sibility is that he simply is not the person posed reasons why the Ukrainian National He had an agreement. He didn’t have an that many Ukrainians, especially in the fellow, blew it. Association has seemingly declined. I walked around the maidan hours agreement. He had come to terms with diaspora, had imagined. In a Kyiv Post I believe Dr. Kuropas has run way off Yulia and, yes, she would be prime min- article on June 15, Taras Kuzio debunked before the ceremony. People were com- base. ing from all regions of Ukraine. Many ister again. But Petro would be some myths about Mr. Yushchenko’s Dr. Kuropas wrote, in part: Verkhovna Rada chairman. Wrong again. attributes. Exerpts of that same article, in had signs. I talked with people from “A second reason we’re losing our edge Oleksander Moroz defects and forms his a condensed format, appeared in The Zhytomyr, Kharkiv, Lviv. They seemed is the apathy of the Ukrainian generation own coalition. Now Oleksander heads Ukrainian Weekly on July 2, as part of to be saying, “Today, Ukraine is one.” born in the 1950s and 1960s, those who the Rada. The Communists, marginalized an “In the Press” overview. How can you mess up when, for a today are in their 40s and 50s. The children before, are players again. The other The misgivings which I expressed all brief moment in time, the people, the of parents who fled the Soviets are not Viktor, Yanukovych, will be prime minis- along about the staying power of the nation, are right there with you? They coming up to the plate. They don’t even were excited, hopeful, passionate, ready ter. And so it goes ... back to the maidan. Orange Revolution’s legacy appear to be This time, however, Orange isn’t the valid while the predictions made by some at acknowledge the existence of a ‘plate.’ to storm the heavens if necessary. It was “Once they went away to college, an instant in time that will never return, color of choice. Think blue, the color of a happier time fell flat, including “The pro- the other Viktor’s Regions Party. Russian forces have zero chance to gain many stayed away.” and Viktor wasted it. Instead of whipping Everyone that I know from the gener- up the crowd with unforgettable rhetoric, As I write this, Yulia and many in Our power.” The percentages from the elections, Ukraine are calling for new elections. close to 50-50, suggested otherwise. ation born in the 1950s and 1960s is an Viktor’s delivery seemed to be saying, outstanding achiever. Of those who “slow down, don’t get too excited.” I Given the level of disillusionment with It did not take long to see that the President Yushchenko, people fear that Ukrainians have a problem governing achieved a university education or better observed the faces of the crowd. The but did not return to their local commu- smiles were gone. No one moved. If the Orange coalition will get a worse themselves. This can no longer be drubbing than the last time. blamed on the outside world. Ukraine nity, the overwhelming majority did so Viktor’s goal was to bring the people for the advancement of their professional down to earth, he succeeded. Russia, of course, is a major player in has been getting political support from all of this. As before, Russians will dump the West in recent years, especially from careers, which required that they pursue As I left the maidan, I was nonplused. opportunities elsewhere. It’s my problem, I thought, it’s not money into the opposition because they the United States, vis-à-vis Russia. This want Ukraine back. They don’t want may not last long, as an agonizing reap- Yet, many in this majority married important. So Viktor isn’t Winston Ukrainian American spouses, and have Churchill. Big deal. Viktor is an account- NATO on their doorstep and they’re praisal is sure to follow. afraid of Yulia because, despite her defi- raised their children within proximate ant, a financial whiz, a nuts-and-bolts In retrospect, even a cursory look at ciencies, as James Sherr of the United distance of a local Ukrainian community, kind of guy. Things will get better, I told the purported coalition agreement of Kingdom Defense Academy writes, she which included participation of the chil- myself. I returned to the United States June 22 suggests that it was designed to is “an astute and courageous politician dren in either Plast or SUM and Ridna and forgot about Ukraine. And then it fail, although not quite the way it actual- with the ability and determination to Shkola. happened. Viktor dismissed his entire ly did on July 6. The proposal of Mr. oppose them ... they fear that Poroshenko for the Rada chair, coupled In that sense, these Ukrainian Cabinet? What? The entire Cabinet? Wow! Tymoshenko ... will purge the energy with Our Ukraine’s intent to link it, via a Americans have stepped up to the plate sector and security services of people package vote, with Ms. Tymoshenko’s and hit home runs because they are pass- Why? I asked. What happened? No one could give me a straight answer. aligned with or suborned by the nomination for prime minister, was a ing on the Ukrainian heritage to their Kremlin.” maneuver to stall the process and pro- own children. There were theories, of course. Viktor was honest, his team was corrupt. Viktor The clock is ticking, Mr. Yushchenko. long the stalemate. The end game then Dr. Kuropas writes further: Once again, Yulia can save your shaky would be the retention of the Yekhanurov “The attitude seems to be: ‘The was afraid of Yulia. Viktor was under the thumb of Petro Poroshenko, his “kum,” a coalition. You need each other. Swallow government. Something had to snap in Ukrainian community didn’t help me your pride and go to her, hat in hand. the real world, and it was Mr. Moroz. when I needed it, so why should I help millionaire aching to become billionaire. the community now?’ Others were simply Yulia is Lucretia Borgia, Eva Peron, Boris Danik Hillary Clinton, take your pick. Yulia is Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is North Caldwell, N.J. (Continued on page 17) on a power trip. Viktor is afraid of her. [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 No. 30

The Carpathian Ski Club of New York under the auspices of the Ukrainian Sports Federation of USA and Canada (USCAK) will hold THE 50TH ANNUAL LABOR DAY WEEKEND SWIMMING COMPETITION at Soyuzivka, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2006

Swim meet Saturday, September 2, 2006, 10 a.m. for individual and team championships of USCAK Mykola Soroka and Ukrainian National Association trophies “New Parliament for Ukraine!” reads a banner hung by Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc Warm-up at 9 a.m. activists alongside Kyiv’s Independence Square. TABLE of EVENTS to save Ukraine. Oleksander Turchynov Boys/Men INDIVIDUAL Girls/Women Anti-Crisis... will bring more benefit working in the (Continued from page 1) committee halls rather than sitting like a 11 ...... 13/14 100m im 13/14 ...... 12 join the Anti-Crisis Coalition. mannequin in the presidium.” 13 .... 15 & over 100m im 15 & over .... 14 Our Ukraine, on the other hand, may 15 .. 10 & under 125m free 10 & under .. 16 “I saw in the president’s ‘yes’ a large desire to unite our efforts,” Mr. end up taking its committee chairman- 17 ...... 11/12 125m free 11/12 ...... 18 ships and working in tandem with the 19 ...... 13/14 150m free 13/14 ...... 10 Yanukovych said afterwards. “We’ll do everything to find understanding with Anti-Crisis Coalition without formally 11 .... 15 & over 150m free 15 & over .... 12 joining it, she said. 13 .. 10 & under 150m free 10 & under .. 14 Our Ukraine in the soonest time and unite to resolve many issues.” “This would mean surrendering those 15 ...... 11/12 150m free 11/12 ...... 16 principles for which people rose up at the 17 ...... 13/14 150m back 13/14 ...... 18 Another option is for Our Ukraine to remain in the opposition yet tacitly sup- barricades,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. “For 19 .... 15 & over 150m back 15 & over .... 20 10 or so positions, they’d actually be sur- 21 .. 10 & under 125m back 10 & under .. 22 port the Anti-Crisis Coalition’s policies. The new majority coalition announced rendering Ukraine.” 23 ...... 11/12 125m back 11/12 ...... 24 Kyiv’s central district remains 25 ...... 13/14 150m breast 13/14 ...... 26 on July 18 that it would assign 12 com- mittee chairmanships to the Tymoshenko besieged by supporters of the Party of the 27 .... 15 & over 150m breast 15 & over .... 28 and Our Ukraine blocs – an impressive Regions, who have set up their camp 29 .. 10 & under 125m breast 10 & under .. 30 political development considering that across from the Verkhovna Rada, and 31 ...... 11/12 125m breast 11/12 ...... 32 the previously formed democratic coali- their rivals from the Tymoshenko Bloc 33 ...... 13/14 100m free 13/14 ...... 34 tion planned to give no positions to the and the Pora Party, who have settled 35 .... 15 & over 100m free 15 & over .... 36 Party of the Regions and the Independence Square and Mariyinskyi 37 .. 10 & under 125m fly 10 & under .. 38 Communists. Park across from the Cabinet of Ministers building. 39 ...... 11/12 125m fly 11/12 ...... 40 Among the Our Ukraine politicians to Pora and Party of Regions held a 41 ...... 13/14 150m fly 13/14 ...... 42 receive committee chairmanships, the friendly soccer match in the afternoon of 43 .... 15 & over 150m fly 15 & over .... 44 coalition gave Petro Poroshenko the July 17 on Trukhaniv Island in Kyiv. Committee for Financial Issues and RELAYS Among those playing were Pora leader Banking Activit;, Mykola Martynenko Viacheslav Kaskiv and Party of Regions 45 .. 10 & under 4 x 25m free 10 & under .. 46 the Committee for Fuel and Energy National Deputy Vitalii Khomutynnyk. 47 ...... 11/12 4 x 25m free 11/12 ...... 48 Issues, Nuclear Politics and Safety; More than 100 spectators watched as 49 ...... 13/14 4 x 50m free 13/14 ...... 50 Borys Tarasyuk the Committee for Euro- Pora handed the Regions players a 4-1 51 .... 15 & over 4 x 50m medley 15 & over .... 52 Integration Issue; and Volodymyr defeat. Stretovych the Committee for Law Swimmers can compete in three (3) individual and one (1) relay events. Relay teams will In explaining his team’s poor perform- Enforcement Activities. be established by team coaches or representatives. ance, Mr. Khomutynnyk said it was put “That they gave Poroshenko and Entry deadline: Entry forms, provided below, must be submitted by August 20, 2006, together at the last minute, suggesting a Martynenko committees shows the Party to Marika Bokalo, Swim Meet Director. There will be no registration at poolside. Registration rematch. He also commended the strong of the Regions is trying to assimilate the fee is $10 per swimmer (includes commemorative T-shirts). performance of Pora’s goalie – after Mr. opposition,” said Oles Doniy, chair of the Kaskiv noted that he was a Donetsk Kyiv-based Center for Political Values native. Research and a member of the Socialist After the match, the two leaders shook Name: (English) Party. “Now people are wondering hands and acknowledged the game was whether the so-called ‘democratic coali- fair; players exchanged jerseys. Name: (Ukrainian) tion’ was truly that way.” Party of the Regions supporters had As regards Tymoshenko Bloc politi- arrived from cities throughout Ukraine to cians, the coalition gave Mykola Address join the well-organized camp at the Tomenko the Committee for Family, Parliament, which provides them with Youth and Sports Issues; Andrii 4. Date of birth food, tents, friends and even makeshift Shevchenko the Committee for Freedom places of worship. of Speech Issues; and Volodymyr Most agree with 70-year-old Luhansk City Zip Yavorivskyi the Committee for Cultural resident Viktor Bezkrovnyi, who said the and Spiritual Issues. Orange Revolution was a coup staged by The coalition also announced it was Telephone Age Mr. Yushchenko with American support, allowing Ms. Tymoshenko’s close confi- in which the Orange forces falsified the dante Oleksander Turchynov to become Male Female presidential vote. vice-chairman of the Verkhovna Rada. Many said they were anticipating Mr. Party of the Regions National Deputy Yanukovych’s return to power. Club/Youth Association Mykola Azarov pointed out that the “I have been waiting for this day for a opposition members should chair their Event ______Entry time ______year and a half,” said Andrii Diadyk, 37, assigned committees with the under- who arrived from Odesa. “The Orange standing that they wouldn’t obstruct the Event ______Entry time ______Revolution was a show – a public rela- Anti-Crisis Coalition’s political agenda. tions stunt to switch the political elites.” Event ______Entry time ______The next day, Mr. Tomenko Among the Tymoshenko supporters announced that the Tymoshenko Bloc were Orange Revolutionaries who have national deputies would reject all the returned to their old stomping grounds. Please send this entry form with $10 entry fee by August 20, 2006. committee chairs offered by the Anti- Andrii Ostrozhnyi, 40, said he was Crisis Coalition and remain firmly in the (checks made out to “Ukrainian Sports Federation”) to: camped in Tent B26 of the Orange opposition. Marika Bokalo Republic at the corner of Prorizna Street Ms. Tymoshenko then said Mr. 641 Evergreen Pkwy. and the Khreschatyk from November 25, Turchynov wouldn’t accept the Rada’s Union, NJ 07083 2004, to January 21, 2005. vice-chairmanship. “We don’t need to phone, (908) 851-0617; e-mail, [email protected] divide up positions,” she said. “We need (Continued on page 9) No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 9

ment and an inability to resolve personal mentary faction and agree to criminal Socialists have Euro-integration policies Anti-Crisis... ambitions.” charges brought against him. in their party platforms, he said. (Continued from page 8) The Orange Revolution’s leaders On July 20 Mr. Yanukovych gave the However, the Anti-Crisis Coalition He couldn’t have imagined that he’d weren’t able to put aside their personal order removing Mr. Kalashnikov from will firmly oppose Ukrainian member- have to come out on the maidan again. ambitions and party agendas in order to the Party of the Regions parliamentary ship in the North Atlantic Treaty “Lenin said every revolution has value pursue political policies furthering the faction. Organization, Dr. Taran said. if you know how to defend it,” Mr. Ukrainian nation’s interest, Dr. Taran “They’re showing that they want to be It’s also not likely to be proactive in Ostrozhnyi said. “So I came to defend said. democratic and open, whether or not initiating the necessary political efforts to the democracy we achieved.” “Ukrainian politics has a crisis for one that’s truly the case,” Mr. Doniy said. draw Ukraine closer to the European Like many Orange supporters, Roman reason – personalities and ambitions However, not everyone is at ease with Union, experts said. Cherneha, 27, of Vinnytsia said he fears rather than policies and agendas,” he the Regions’ response. Acting Minister of the Economy the Party of the Regions will exact added. Tymoshenko supporter Mr. Ostrozhnyi Arsenii Yatseniuk has already voiced his revenge when retaking power. The Party of the Regions also demon- believes Mr. Kalashnikov’s actions are a concern that the new coalition govern- “Democratic values will be disgraced,” strated its newfound ability to deal with sign of things to come. “Freedom of ment won’t approve the few remaining he said. “We can lose everything we embarrassing scandals. speech will be destroyed,” he said. “We international trade agreements Ukraine gained.” At the party’s tent city established out- can already see it happening with what needs for World Trade Organization The Tymoshenko Bloc will refuse to side the Verkhovna Rada on July 12, Yanukovych’s deputies did to the STB membership. These include agreements participate in a parliamentary session Regions National Deputy Oleh reporters.” with Colombia, Kyrgyzstan and Taiwan. until July 25, the day when the president Kalashnikov led a group in approaching Meanwhile, the U.S. government con- The Socialists and Communists are has to decide whether to accept Mr. an STB television reporter and camera- tinued to maintain a neutral position on fervently against Ukraine’s membership Yanukovych’s candidacy or dismiss man, demanding they surrender video- Ukrainian politics, without indicating in the WTO. Parliament. The bloc leader called on tape of recorded materials. whether it favors one parliamentary In a meeting this week with Mr. Ukrainian patriots to prevent Mr. When the cameraman attempted to coalition over another. Moroz, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Yanukovych from becoming prime min- flee, the Regions group threw him to the It’s unclear at this point how much ori- William Taylor said the U.S. supports ister. ground and forcibly seized the tape from ented toward the Russian Federation the Russia and Ukraine entering the WTO It has also begun to gather signatures him. Anti-Crisis Coalition will be. simultaneously, according to Viktoria of those national deputies willing to More than 800 members of the While the new coalition is admittedly Shvedova, the director the Verkhovna resign their positions with the goal of Ukrainian media signed a petition oriented along Russian political and cul- Rada’s press office. forcing a dismissal of Parliament, given demanding, among other things, that the tural lines, it is not Moscow-centric, Mr. that it needs a two-thirds majority to Party of the Regions return the videotape, Doniy said. Translator Mykola Soroka contributed function. exclude Mr. Kalashnikov from the parlia- Both the Party of the Regions and the to this report. The Tymoshenko Bloc, with 125 deputies, needs the help of Our Ukraine deputies in order to gain the critical num- ber of 151 national deputies who could resign and thereby force Parliament’s dismissal. Meanwhile, the Party of the Regions has allocated for itself nine Verkhovna Rada committee chairmanships, includ- ing the powerful Budget Committee, to be headed by Mykola Azarov; the Regulations Committee, chaired by Anton Pryhodskyi; the Committee for Legal Policy, chaired by Mr. Kushnariov; and the Committee for Judicial Affairs, chaired by Serhii Kivalov, the discredited chairman of the Central Elections Committee at the time of the fraudulent 2004 presidential election. Anti-Crisis deputies will also have a majority on virtually all the Parliament’s committees, even those chaired by oppo- sition deputies, Mr. Doniy said. Through its formation of the govern- ment coalition, the Party of the Regions has demonstrated to the public it is effec- tive at management, he said. What took the democratic coalition three months and 120 pages, the Anti-Crisis partners did in three weeks and 12 pages. “For the democratic coalition, the agreement was a pretext for dragging out the process,” Mr. Doniy said. “Yushchenko desperately didn’t want to see Tymoshenko as prime minister, so the process was prolonged to the maxi- mum. Now there is a 120-page agree- ment in the garbage, while these 12 pages enabled a new coalition to form.” The emergence of the Anti-Crisis Coalition is yet another immense failure of the Yushchenko presidency, many political experts said. “Without a doubt, the Regions have emerged from the crisis looking stronger,” said Mr. Doniy. “The Orange coalition showed ineffective manage-

Ukraine’s Cabinet... (Continued from page 1) the Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences. “The OUN-UPA was that military- political factor that directly influenced the Ukrainian people’s struggle for a sovereign state,” the report stated. The same government commission recommended changes to the law on UPA veterans’ status and benefits that would make them equal to other Ukrainian veterans. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 No. 30 No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 11 PHOTO JOURNAL: Team Ukraine fanatics in Germany at the World Cup

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – This summer, which went on to defeat France to win the World Cup brought Ukrainians from the soccer championship. all over the globe to Germany to cheer on If you’ve got a blue-and-yellow wig, their countrymen. Some fans dressed in save it for the next World Cup scheduled traditional fashion, some loud and proud, for South Africa in 2010. while others mixed their home country We’ll get ‘em next time! style with Ukrainian motifs. Seen on this page are some of the Team Ukraine, in its debut perform- highlights of the World Cup, most seen ance at the World Cup, advanced to the through the eyes of our readers who sent quarter-finals. Ukraine lost to Italy, in photographs.

Associated Press The Yushchenkos in Hamburg for the quarterfinal between Ukraine and Italy.

Taras Jaworsky Ukrainian fans in Berlin for the Ukraine-Tunisia match.

Michael Hamalij Michael Hamalij Team Ukraine arrives; in the center is Andriy Shevchenko. The official welcome at Team Ukraine’s headquarters.

Andrew Futey Andrew Futey Kathy Klufas of the U.S. with a fan from Scotland. The Kulas family of Chicago in their game garb. Andrew Futey (center) and blue-and-yellow friends.

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Soyuzivka’s Discovery Camp offers fun Ukrainian-style KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Soyuzivka’s unique Discovery Camp gives children and teens between the ages of 8 and 15 a chance to become acquainted with their Ukrainian heritage while learning about the environment and the beautiful nature all around them. Campers this year came from all cor- ners of the United States, including Florida and California; one camper traveled to the Ukrainian National Association’s estate in upstate New York from France. The photos on this page show the campers and some of their activities (clockwise from top left): counselor Bohdanna Puzyk teaches campers how to make pysanky; some of the campers’ finished products; camper Carly Hawrylko with counselor Kira Myskiw; the Lviv villa, where campers are accommodated; some of the boys taking a break between activi- ties; campers after swimming in the Soyuzivka pool. The camp program also includes hiking, scuba diving, bon- fires, organized sports and games, and overnight campouts for older partici- pants. Discovery Camp is held in two Roma Lisovich sessions: July 9-15 and July 16-22.

There’s no place like Soyuzivka! No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 13 ‘Tabir Ptashat’ camp for pre-schoolers focuses on nature, music, crafts and games

Lesia Naumenko Lesia Naumenko Children listen raptly to George Hrab’s presentation on music. One of the groups with the planter they made as a gift to Soyuzivka.

by Lesia Naumenko KERHONKSON, N.Y. – “Rain, rain, go away! Come again another day!” That was the refrain often repeated during the first week of “Tabir Ptashat” at the Ukrainian National Association estate, Soyuzivka. Run by the Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization’s “Pershi Stezhi” sorority under the guidance of Neonila Sochan, this is an introductory camp for Ukrainian-speaking children age 4-6, most of whom join Plast when they turn 7. As for the rainy refrain, it seemed as if never in the history of Soyuzivka had so much water fallen from the skies as it did during the week of June 25 to July 1. Umbrellas became the new appendage. Wet hair, wet socks, wet sneakers, drippy raincoats and rivers running through the estate became the norm. However, the deluge did not stop the 49 campers from having a terrific week. The camp, under “komendantka” Lesia Naumenko, was divided by age into five “royi,” or small groups. Each had a bird designation. This year’s theme was domesticated fowl: geese, turkeys, roosters, hens and ducks. Children made hats representing their group’s respective birds and learned an “obriad,” or short Irene Klemick (Continued on page 19) The participants – campers and counselors – of the first session of “Tabir Ptashat” at Soyuzivka.

Irene Klemick Lesia Naumenko Campers in their distinctive bird hats during the morning assembly. On the left “Tabir Ptashat” campers learn about nature during a group activity led by is the camp’s director, Lesia Naumenko. Adrian Hewryk. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 No. 30

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ry consultations with the Ukrainian presi- face-to-face meeting for the leaders of the organizations, too ... It’s good. The more NEWSBRIEFS dent on nominations of key posts in the states on which global security depends.” we work with civil society, the better.” (Continued from page 2) government. (RFE/RL Newsline) (RFE/RL Newsline) (RFE/RL Newsline) announced on July 18 from the parliamen- Ukraine’s Jews pray for Israel Putin: U.S. and Russia not opponents Russians take stock of G-8 tary rostrum that her bloc is prepared to give up seats in order to dissolve the KYIV – A collective prayer service for STRELNA, Russia – President STRELNA, Russia – President Parliament, the Ukrayinska Pravda web- the rescue of Israel was held on July 17 in Vladimir Putin told reporters in Strelna Vladimir Putin told reporters in Strelna at site reported. Tymoshenko called on Our Kyiv’s Central Synagogue. Israeli on July 17 that “our relations [with the the close of the Group of Eight summit on Ukraine to do the same. “There are two Ambassador to Ukraine Naomi Ben-Ami United States] have changed fundamen- July 17 that “we are satisfied that our part- options to change the situation in the thanked the people who came to express tally” since the end of the Cold War, ners received with understanding Russia’s Parliament: either the president dissolves their solidarity with the people of Israel in Russian and international news agencies ideas and proposals for the summit,” the Parliament or 150 lawmakers vacate difficult days. The envoy said: “Today, reported. He added that “not only have Russian and international news agencies their seats, thus making the Parliament when an unprecedented war is being we ceased to be enemies, but we don’t reported. He added that “it is also obvious illegitimate,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. waged against Israel, we have seen the consider each other opponents, either. that Russia’s growing economic potential However, Verkhovna Rada speaker Moroz world’s support for the first time in many And by the way, the course of discussions allows it to play a more significant role in countered that such a move would not years. At the G-8 summit in St. Petersburg, yesterday and today showed that our global development, and we are ready to result in the dissolution of the Parliament Israel was supported by all the heads of the positions are very close in many participate actively in implementing all of because “another 150 lawmakers will member-states of the summit. We need respects.” He said that the two countries the proposed initiatives.” Deputy Kremlin arrive courtesy of a decision by the your moral support and participation here “should simply know how to work in a spokesman Dmitry Peskov noted that, Central Election Committee” replacing in Ukraine today as never before.” Chief frank and professional way and, while prior to the summit, Moscow “faced a lot the lawmakers with others on the party Rabbi of Ukraine Moshe-Reuven Asman defending our own [respective] national of criticism from different parts of the list. Supporters of Ms. Tymoshenko and of said prayers for the rescue of the people of interests, we can always find a way to world, but in the end we managed to show the youth organization Pora attempted on Israel. Speaking in the prayer hall of the solve issues that doesn’t lead to a con- that Russia’s place in the G-8 is quite nat- July 18 to block access to the Parliament synagogue, the rabbi also stressed spiritual frontation, but to a compromise.” Mr. ural, that it’s impossible to tackle vital building, but the effort failed to disrupt the unity with the people of Israel and “desire Putin noted that “not all people in our two problems without Russia.” An unnamed proceedings. (RFE/RL Newsline) to win a victory in a just war.” (Religious countries are ready to take a look anew Western diplomat was quoted by The Information Service of Ukraine) Yanukovych expects to be PM soon into the future. Unfortunately, there are Washington Times on July 18 as saying Vandals deface Babyn Yar memorial such structures and forces ... that still rely that the “Russians have clearly had a KYIV – Viktor Yanukovych, the leader on concepts of confrontation. We see that recovery of confidence.” The Moscow of the Party of the Regions, has said he KYIV – Unidentified vandals damaged all too often.” Asked by a reporter daily Nezavisimaya Gazeta noted on July objects to the possible dissolution of the Menorah memorial at the former whether he was offended that U.S. 17, however, that Russian plans for the Parliament, and hopes that President Jewish cemetery in Babyn Yar, Kyiv, dur- President George W. Bush met with gathering were overshadowed by the Viktor Yushchenko will endorse his bid ing the night on July 18. Some connect the Russian human rights activists, Mr. Putin Middle East crisis and by Iran’s refusal to for the prime ministership within 15 days, incident with the fighting that has recently elicited laughter among his audience by agree to the Russian-backed proposal to Interfax reported on July 17. Mr. begun in Lebanon, though local guards admitting that he himself has “met with halt uranium enrichment. (RFE/RL Yanukovych also said he fully trusts attribute it to drug addicts or skinheads. representatives of non-governmental Newsline) Oleksander Moroz, whose Socialist Party The vandals nearly destroyed one of the was part of the Orange coalition before large tiles set on the steps of the pedestal abruptly switching sides and joining the and broke glass. The bronze, seven-candle Anti-Crisis Coalition after Mr. Moroz was Menorah monument was placed in Babyn In loving memory of elected Verkhovna Rada chairman. “We Yar in Kyiv in the 1990s in memory of the have no doubts about him. He shares our 100,000 residents of Kyiv who were killed Peter Kobyleckyj point of view that the coalition should be by the Nazis in 1941-1943. In September July 5, 1946 - July 18, 2005 expanded,” Mr. Yanukovych said. 1941 approximately 35,000 Jews were dear Husband, Father and Grandfather (RFE/RL Newsline) shot dead in a two-day period. (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) President vows to counter anarchy On the first anniversary of his death, a Memorial Liturgy Putin warns outsiders about Ukraine with Panakhyda was held on Sunday, July 16, 2006, KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko at St. Andrew's Ukrainian Catholic Church said in a July 15 address to the Verkhovna MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin Sarah Wells Trail, Hamptonburg, NY Rada that he will not allow anarchy, chaos told journalists from countries belonging or a national split in Ukraine, Interfax to the Group of Eight (G-8) industrialized Eternal Rest! reported. “I am aware that there are politi- countries in Moscow on July 13 that out- cal forces that would prefer a radical turn in siders should not attempt to engage in Wife - Irene the situation and are interested in con- power politics in Ukraine, Russian televi- Sons - Michael and wife, Oksana frontation for the sole aim of gaining sion reported. He said that “you can’t bet Stephan and wife, Chrystyna absolute power,” Mr. Yushchenko said, on any particular force [in Ukraine], paint- Daughter - Lisa adding he hopes the political forces in the ing it in a pro-Western color. I’m telling Grandchildren - Andriy, Danylo, Stephan and Adrianna Parliament will reach consensus before you again, there are neither pro-Western, July 25, when he will have the authority to nor pro-Russian forces [in Ukraine]. All of We'll Always Remember You! dissolve the Parliament. The president them are pro-Ukrainian, first and fore- described the possibility of dissolution of most. And this should be understood, just the Verkhovna Rada and early parliamen- as our interests there should be respected, tary elections as “a costly luxury for because almost 17 million ethnic Russians Ukraine.” (RFE/RL Newsline) live there, and almost every second family Yekhanurov against Rada’s dissolution in Ukraine has ties with the Russian Federation.” (RFE/RL Newsline) KYIV – Prime Minister Yurii Yavlinsky has no political hopes for G-8 It is with great sorrow that we announce the death Yekhanurov, who is a key official of Our of our beloved husband,† father and grandfather. Ukraine, has said that dissolving the MOSCOW – Grigory Yavlinsky of the Verkhovna Rada will not settle the politi- liberal opposition Yabloko party wrote in cal crisis in Ukraine, Interfax reported on Nezavisimaya Gazeta of July 14 that “it’s July 14. “I have always been for a broad impossible to ignore that Russia is mov- ANDREW KEYBIDA coalition involving political forces that ing further and further away from democ- on Wednesday, July 5, 2006, at the age of 89. support President [Viktor] Yushchenko’s racy, and that an authoritarian system has program,” Mr. Yekhanurov said, adding been established here.” He argued that The funeral services were held on Monday, July 10, that some politicians’ ambitions have pre- “Russia has no independent Parliament, at 9:30 a.m. at St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, Newark, NJ, vented the creation of such a coalition. free speech or independent judiciary. “Instead of assuming solidarity ... some Elections are manipulated, and business is followed by interment at Gates of Heaven Cemetery, East Hanover, NJ politicians started the process of con- subordinated to government. The authori- frontation,” he said. (RFE/RL Newsline) ties don’t respect civil rights or civil liber- In profound sorrow are: Wife, Evelyn Eugenia New coalition for EU and SES ties. Laws are applied selectively, on a politically motivated basis. This also has Daughter, Andrea Severini KYIV – The Anti-Crisis Coalition cre- a direct impact on foreign policy, which Son, Dr. Robert Keybida with his wife Diane ated by the Party of the Regions, the bears little resemblance to strategic part- Granchildren, Christopher and Melissa Keybida Socialist Party, and the Communist Party nership with the West.” Mr. Yavlinsky Lauren Severini announced on July 14 that its main goals added, however, that one should not Thomas Severini with his wife Michele are Ukraine’s full membership in the expect the Western leaders to be tough European Union and the completion of the with President Vladimir Putin on internal Vichnaya Pamiat! – Eternal Memory! Single Economic Space, Interfax reported, Russian political issues at the G-8 summit citing the coalition agreement. The agree- because they themselves “have too many In lieu of flowers, contributions in Andrew’s memory may be made to: ment reads that joining NATO would only sins on their own records” to do so. Mr. St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 719 Sanford Ave, Newark, NJ 07106 come following a nationwide referendum. Yavlinsky said he believes that “the G-8 The agreement also provides for mandato- summit is primarily a stability factor, a 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 No. 30 No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 17

Re: “Stepping...” COMMUNITY CHRONICLE (Continued from page 7) turned off by the incessant ‘guilt-trip- ping’ and ‘obligation-mongering’ of their parents. Saturday school, Plast and SUM Hartford chapter of CCRDF raises funds for hospitals in Ukraine may have enhanced their cognitive Ukrainianism, but failed in the affective arena. They don’t view our community with affection, let alone love.” No one in my generation expected anything from the community other than the respect and affection that ordinarily should accrue to any human being. Although my generation may not have endured the quality and quantity of hard- ships suffered by earlier Ukrainian gen- erations, my generation’s experience in the Ukrainian American community was not devoid of abuses. There were verbal and emotional abuses growing up Ukrainian American during the 1950s and 1960s at all levels, whether from the nuns at the Catholic grade school, the Plast camp staff, or the teachers at Ridna Shkola. No one from my generation can legitimately say they did not witness any such abuses. Considering the amount of abuse heaped upon those growing up Ukrainian in America during the 1950s and 1960s by those leading things Ukrainian, it’s a miracle that so many of that generation have cared enough to pass on the her- HARTFORD, Conn. – The local itage to their progeny. Ukrainian National Home was the venue On the other hand, most local united organizations’ chiefs have been in office on Sunday, November 20, 2005, for the continuously for over 40 years. The argu- fund-raiser called “Benefit 2005: Silent ment has been that no one from the Auction and Showcase of Young Talent” younger generation has emerged to qual- organized by the Great Hartford Chapter ify for the positions. Unfortunately, the of the Children of Chornobyl Relief and united organizations never developed or Development Fund. The goal was to implemented a protocol by which some- raise money for the purchase of equip- one from the 1950s or 1960s generation ment for the neonatal unit of Ivano- could have been groomed for leadership. Frankivsk Hospital in Ukraine. Featured Under that type of local leadership and participatory democracy, it’s difficult was a cornucopia of performance art, art to imagine how anyone born in the 1950s and crafts. Instrumental, vocal and dance and 1960s could have emerged to step up performances by local children and to Dr. Kuropas’ plate. youth, who donated their time and talent If the UNA has declined, it’s not in the service of young people less fortu- because the generation of the 1950s and nate than themselves. Among the per- 1960s hasn’t stepped up to the plate or forming groups was the Zolotyi Promin because they’re apathetic or disaffected. dance troupe (seen above) , which is It’s because the UNA has failed to offer directed by Orlando Pagan with the an updated mix of products and services relevant to the continued growth and assistance of Adrienne Fil. About 150 prosperity of the community at large. people attended the event, which raised nearly $6,000, according to Julie Eugene I. Apostoluk Nesteruk, chairperson of the Greater Parma, Ohio Hartford Chapter of the CCRDF. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 No. 30 No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 19

was out there to promote Ukrainian Brooklyn... artists and arts,” said Ruta Lew. We are (Continued from page 1) involved with “people who are Ukrainian or of Ukrainian descent who work in the of all of BUG’s attributes; it does not fall arts, to help support them. So that you under the aegis of any other organiza- don’t have to be a Ukrainian who only tion, but is completely autonomous. draws on Ukrainian themes, we want to Although many of its members are in support everyone,” she added. Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, To this end, BUG’s mission statement the Ukrainian American Youth also reads that it is “a voluntary group Asociation (SUM), or any of a number of Ukrainian organizations, the Brooklyn that was founded in 2003 to support Ukrainian Group is not guided by any- Ukrainian arts.” BUG members include thing other than the goal of supporting visual artists, musicians, filmmakers, and promoting of Ukrainian artists. craftspeople, photographers, culinary “We wanted to be a general group that artists (co-founder Olesia Lew is a chef), dancers, actors, as well as those interest- ed in Ukrainian culture. It is also interesting to note that BUG ‘Tabir Ptashat’... has several members who are not (Continued from page 13) Ukrainian, but who are friends, neigh- Some of the members of the Brooklyn Ukrainian Group at this year’s spring bors and colleagues of Ukrainians. ritual – a song with movements – about clean-up event at the Soyuzivka estate in Kerhonkson, N.Y. “BUG is also about having fun,” their bird. noted Maya Lew, who works as a Morning activities included a group its mission. ing exponentially since its inception. recruiter in Manhattan. “We wanted to meeting, during which the children had The name Brooklyn Ukrainian Group BUG’s involvement in diverse events create a cooperative, a club of sorts, to daily themes such as bugs, birds, camping is something that the members are quick and at various places seems to show that help support artists and to have a good and nature. After a short break, there were to qualify as not a limiting standard. One the group is here to stay. This not only time doing it.” The first event that BUG round-robin activities consisting of nature does not have to reside or visit Brooklyn bodes well for BUG, but also for the held was a lot of fun indeed. Dressed in knowledge, games and sports, and singing, to become or remain a member of BUG. It Ukrainian community as a whole. traditional Ukrainian costumes, mem- all led in Ukrainian. Families were given a just happened to be where the co-founders Artists and all interested in art now long afternoon break to rest, swim (when bers went around New York’s East Village, Union Square and individuals’ were all from and was perfect for an have an organization devoted to their the sun came out) and enjoy Soyuzivka. acronym. “I always tell people that we are field and to the advancement of Then, at 4 p.m., the campers participat- homes in the area in December 2003 and January 2004 singing Ukrainian all over the place not just in Brooklyn,” Ukrainian artists’ endeavors, as well as ed in various camp-wide activities. said Maya Lew. Evidence of the group’s the Ukrainian community as a whole. Highlights included a visit from musician Christmas carols to raise funds for “Folk!” (a film by filmmaker Roxy membership seems to suggest BUG has To join or to learn more about the George Hrab of Bethlehem, Pa., who gave gotten over this small identity crisis. Brooklyn Ukrainian Group log on to the children a rousing and creative presen- Toporowych) and Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church in Brooklyn. The future seems to be very bright for http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Brooklyn tation about music. The children loved the artistic group, which has been grow- UkrainianGroup/. learning about the three parts that make up This was soon followed by the first music: pitch, speed and volume. They annual Soyuzivka spring clean-up event even made their own tambourines and in April 2004, which saved the drums earlier in the day, which they Ukrainian National Association’s estate played enthusiastically for Mr. Hrab. thousands of dollars and allowed BUG Halyna Shepko of Shawangunk Ridge members to give back to their beloved Farm brought her chickens, roosters, getaway. The third such endeavor took ducks and turkeys for the children to see, place just a few weekends ago where hear and pet. BUG members got their hands dirty for During Wednesday’s science fair the the benefit of the community. children went from station to station and In fact, BUG managed to assemble a made baking-soda volcanoes, mixed col- solid cast of 12 volunteers who success- ors, created “goop,” played with mag- fully cleaned, arranged and prepared nets, saw if objects sank or floated, and many areas of Soyuzivka’s grounds and constructed marshmallow-and-toothpick rooms this April. Such seemingly small sculptures, among other things. projects go a very long way at a place as During one day’s meeting, the chil- big as Soyuzivka. dren planted flowers into designated bas- Another favorite event of the kets, which were later presented to Brooklyn Ukrainian Group is the St. Soyuzivka via the estate’s general man- George Ukrainian Street Festival in ager, Nestor Paslawsky. Manhattan. BUG has had a booth on Thursday was the annual favorite: the Seventh Street for the last three years, “Olimpiyada” (Olympiad). Squeezed in including this year’s installment, selling between two torrential storms, the chil- artwork, promoting their members and dren ran, kicked, tossed, threw and raced spreading the word about the group and their way to gold medals for all. Another favorite, the campfire, unfor- tunately had to be held in the Main House lobby due to poor conditions out- doors. Nonetheless, a real fire blazed in the fireplace and all enjoyed hearing the obriady again, singing beloved songs, and laughing at a special guest, the silly Farmer Ivan Olen, who led the kids in an Old MacDonald-type song. Friday brought treasure maps, hikes and gold doubloons. Each group was sent on a hunt in search of treasure. When the ptashata returned, gold and candies in tow, a small carnival awaited them. Children got to play games, win prizes, eat popcorn and cotton candy, and even have their faces painted. On Friday night after dinner, on the Veselka auditorium stage, each age group of children performed songs with move- ments they had learned during the week to the delight of their family members. Camp ended on Saturday morning under glorious sunshine with the handing out of certificates to all campers who participated. Camp T-shirts were proudly donned for the group photo. Despite the awful weather, the chil- dren, their dedicated and caring coun- selors, and their families had a wonderful time at Soyuzivka. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 No. 30 No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 2006 21

Ukraine and punish those member-coun- Pick your own RED and BLACK Ukrainian Congress... tries that are supporters of Ukraine. (Continued from page 6) Jackson Diehl of The Washington Post sour recently wrote: “In the past few weeks, If Russia were today a normal demo- however, the Western will to stand up to Cherries cratically oriented society, its claim to Starting July 15 what it calls a fair market price for gas Putin has crumbled. At a NATO ministeri- might be considered legitimate. While in al meeting 10 days ago, France and sever- Vilnius earlier this year, Vice-President al other European governments rejected FIX BROS. U.S. talk of an ‘enhanced dialogue’ with Dick Cheney acknowledged the back-slid- 222 White Birch Rd., Hudson, NY 12534 ing of democratic tendencies in the Georgia or a membership action plan for Russian Federation: “Yet in Russia today, Ukraine – even as Russian-backed (518) 828-7560 or (518) 828-4401 demonstrations in the Ukrainian Crimea opponents of reform are seeking to reverse 2 miles south of Rip Van Winkle Bridge on 9G the gains of the last decade ... Other forced NATO to withdraw U.S. Marines Left on CÓ. Rte 14 or Rte 10. Follow signs. actions by the Russian government have who had deployed there for an exercise.” been counterproductive, and could begin Mr. President, there are numerous exam- to affect relations with other countries. No ples of Russia’s covert and open attempts legitimate interest is served when oil and to sabotage Ukrainian democracy and inde- gas become the tools of intimidation or pendence, and force the world to accept its blackmail, either by supply manipulation vision of world affairs. As a representative or attempts to monopolize transportation.” organization of the Ukrainian American Today, while the Ukrainian nation has community, the Ukrainian Congress demonstrated clearly that it wants democ- Committee of America (UCCA) respectful- racy, Russia is doing its best to undermine ly requests that the United States, as a the country in all possible means. strategic partner of Ukraine, an ardent sup- (586)759-6563 Mr. President, we ask you to express porter of Ukraine’s NATO membership and to President Putin that given Russia’s his- the defender of democracies worldwide, torical attempts to subjugate Ukraine and does not waver in its open support for its people, including by Stalin’s man- Ukraine. We ask that the United States made famine, the United States will not assist Ukraine in resolving this and other permit energy to be used as a weapon issues that could hamper its evolution into a against Ukraine. Aside from the objec- country worthy of being America’s ally and tive economic reasons that are involved a member of NATO, the WTO and the in these recent gas negotiations, the global community. Although price increas- Russian Federation, as stated recently by es are inevitable for a number of reasons, its ambassador to Ukraine Viktor they need to be implemented gradually, Chernomyrdin, will put up obstacles in allowing Ukraine’s economy time to adjust the negotiations because of Ukraine’s and increase energy efficiency. Speedy and recent declaration of its intent to join efficient resolution of this issue would also NATO. “Where there are bad political ensure stable supplies of energy to Europe relations, good economic [affairs] just through Ukraine’s pipelines. don’t happen,” stated Ambassador We thank you in advance for your Chernomyrdin, hinting at this issue. assistance and wish you success in your Moreover, as political pundits have further work. observed recently, the West fears that Mr. On behalf of the UCCA Executive Board: Putin will use the venue of the G-8 meet- Michael Sawkiw Jr., President ing to promote his policies, isolate Marie Duplak, Executive Secretary

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The stage Friday, August 25 show will begin at 1:30 p.m. and will Every Wednesday: Hutsul Night with Miss Soyuzivka Weekend and WILDWOOD CREST, N.J.: The music by Soyuzivka’s House Band zabava with Tempo feature: the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (Philadelphia); Bandurna Khmelnychenky Plast fraternity is spon- soring an all-ages dance at the Wildwood August 13, 2006 Rozmova, the bandurist duo of Oleh Through September 1, 2006 Crest Pier Recreation Center, across the Musical concert sponsored by Sozhansky and Taras Lazurkevich Every Friday: Odessa Seafood Night street from the Pan Am Hotel. Doors UNWLA Regional Council of NY (Lviv); Svitanya Eastern European with music by Soyuzivka’s open at 7 p.m. with dance music at 7-8 House Band Women’s Folk Ensemble (Philadelphia); August 12-19, 2006 Sisters Oros (New York); Jednist Folk p.m. The “Party Ptashat” kids’ dance will be held at 8-9:30 p.m., followed by the July 28-30, 2006 Club Suzie-Q Week Ensemble (Lansdale, Pa.); and the youth “Vechirka” beginning at 10 p.m. Ducia Hanushevsky Exhibit featuring Promin chorus (New York). The Live music will be provided by Hrim Ukrainian ceramics August 18, 2006 Voloshky Dance Academy will present a “Pete and Vlod – unplugged” perform dance recital after completing an inten- from 8 p.m. to midnight. CD dance July 29, 2006 at the Tiki Bar, 10 p.m. sive dance camp under the direction of mixes are welcome at midnight. Zabava with band Lvivyany professional dance masters and soloists Admission: kids and students, $5; adults August 19, 2006 from Kyiv. 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