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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIII HE KRAINIANNo. 21 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 EEKLY$1/$2 in As economicT battlesU heat up in Ukraine, Ruslana performsW in concert Tymoshenko is at odds with teammates benefiting Ukraine’s ailing children by Zenon Zawada and active pumps, Russian oil suppliers Kyiv Press Bureau ceased deliveries to the massive Kremenchuk refinery, which is so large KYIV – Prime Minister Yulia that it handles most of Ukraine’s oil- Tymoshenko was on the front lines of refining needs, she said. two critical economic battles this week, When production is derailed at such a at times finding herself at odds with fel- large refinery, then it’s quite apparent the low Cabinet ministers and President crisis was hatched, Ms. Tymoshenko . said. “It’s an absolutely artificial crisis,” At a press conference on Monday, May she said. “It’s simply a conspiracy. It’s 16, to discuss the Cabinet of Ministers’ first 100 days in office, she accused Russian oil simply sabotage. It’s simply meant to put companies of conspiring to sabotage the Ukraine in its place.” Ukrainian economy by creating a fuel cri- The government managed to renew oil sis in which gas prices shot up between 10 deliveries from Russia to their regular and 15 percent in recent months. levels only by May 12, or five days later, Two days later, Ms. Tymoshenko she said. revealed her frustration with First Vice “We are now faced with the conse- Prime Minister Anatolii Kinakh after he quences of this artificial crisis, which for insisted that the government had drawn an entire week was a full blockade,” Ms. up a “black list” of 29 Ukrainian compa- Tymoshenko added. nies targeted for re-privatization. Higher fuel prices are not related to She insisted that such a black list had the decision to fix prices for profitability, never existed and was never approved by Ms. Tymoshenko said, because if that UNIAN government officials, and the mere sugges- had not been done, another crisis would Ruslana performs during her May 17 benefit concert in Kyiv. tion of such a list “reeked of corruption.” have arisen. The conflicts involve economic issues Namely gas prices would have multi- by Zenon Zawada of Chornobyl. that deeply concern not only Ukraine’s plied instantly by 2.5 times, she said. As Kyiv Press Bureau The Children of Chornobyl Relief entrepreneurs and oligarchs, but also for LUKoil and TNK’s “gift on the 100th Fund, a diaspora-led charity organiza- observers abroad, who are trying to day,” Ms. Tymoshenko said she expects KYIV – Amidst bursting fountains and tion, had organized the concert with gauge whether the new government is the government will resolve the situation erupting fireworks, Ruslana and her crew Ruslana and her promoters, who devoted properly handling the fragile economy. during the next two weeks. flaunted their wild dances on May 17 as all the concert’s proceeds to support the In regard to the fuel crisis, Ms. part of a benefit concert to raise money to Dzherelo Children’s Rehabilitation (Continued on page 9) benefit ailing children and young victims Tymoshenko said two or three Russian oil Center in Lviv and two hospitals in Kyiv companies dominate 90 percent of the and Dnipropetrovsk. Ukrainian oil market, or basically the entire Before an international audience of market, Ms. Tymoshenko said. Those com- Yushchenko and Poroshenko between 2,000 and 3,500 gathered at the panies include primarily LUKoil and TNK, Arena Entertainment Complex on the or Tyumenskaya Nyeftanaya Kompaniya. Khreschatyk’s west end, the concert “Just when the new government came come out in defense of Zvarych demonstrated the high standards of cho- to power, this monopoly, or cartel conspir- reography and pyrotechnics to which acy, raised prices for oil products in by Zenon Zawada profile forms that he had submitted to Ruslana and her staff have raised Ukraine significantly – significantly high- Kyiv Press Bureau Who’s Who in Ukraine, starting in 1994. Ukrainian performance. er than what was agreed to for the increase Mr. Zvarych has middle, beginning The concert also boosted the Relief KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor and higher education, Mr. Yushchenko in oil prices,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. Yushchenko firmly defended the record Fund’s status with Ukraine’s new govern- No one at these companies has recon- said. (Mr. Zvarych said he graduated of Justice Minister Roman Zvarych last ment led by President Viktor Yushchenko, ciled with President Viktor Yushchenko’s from Sacred Heart High School in week, stating that he is an honest man who expressed his willingness to help victory, she commented, and no one has Yonkers, N.Y. in 1971.) who has the necessary education and expand the organization’s efforts, said Dr. reconciled with the fact that there is a Mr. Zvarych graduated from Manhattan experience for his position. Zenon Matkiwsky, who co-founded the new government trying to rid the econo- College in Riverdale, N.Y. in 1976 with a organization in 1990 with his wife, Nadia. my of all its shady components. “Let’s leave the justice minister alone, bachelor’s degree, The Weekly confirmed, and it’s not necessary to carry out (political) “We have absolute, total support,” Dr. After the Russian conspiracy boosted and studied at Columbia University Matkiwsky said. “In fact, we are welcoming fuel prices, the government decided to intrigues against him,” Mr. Yushchenko said. between the fall of 1976 and spring of 1978. “This is a person who’s been through colos- anyone interested to get on this bandwagon make an agreement with three Ukrainian “What the justice minister is supposed to help develop programs in Ukraine.” refineries to take up the burden, she said. sal political trials in Parliament, who expert- to be, and with what kind of education, I ly wields his subject, and who was with you Specifically, the relief fund is working They are the Nadarnianskyi, Halychyna can’t discuss this at the moment, because to create a consortium to develop med- on the maidan [Independence Square]. and Kremenchuk refineries. In these for me the position of minister is a politi- ical grant programs in Ukraine for pedi- Ukrainian reporters forced a comment negotiations, they were able to set prices cal position,” Mr. Yushchenko said. atrics, particularly treating children with from Mr. Yushchenko at a May 13 press that offer reasonable profitability and the In Europe, there are ministers of for- birth defects, said Dr. Matkiwsky, who is conference, three days after Mr. Zvarych oil market stabilized, she said. eign affairs without any higher education, recruiting funds, corporations or individ- held his own press conference in which In response, TNK shut down oil pro- Mr. Yushchenko pointed out, and uals to contribute. he admitted that he did not have a mas- duction in Ukraine immediately, she European nations accept that because the CCRF will also work with eight peri- ter’s degree from Columbia University, said, and has yet to restart it. LUKoil and position is political and the minister does natology centers throughout Ukraine, Dr. despite claiming so for eight years. TNK, which had promised to keep rea- fantastic, skilled work. Matkiwsky said, with the goal of estab- Mr. Yushchenko’s confidence in Mr. sonable prices until June 1 and to not Mr. Yushchenko then said he knew lishing one in every oblast. A perinatol- stop delivery of oil products to its sta- Zvarych put to rest the widespread specu- very well what’s behind the controversy ogy center would provide, for example, tions, broke their agreement and on pre- lation that the justice minister would have and rumors surrounding Mr. Zvarych. early AIDS testing that would prevent cisely the 100th day of the new govern- to resign after several media organizations, “The bright, young members of Pora” the virus from passing from mother to ment, May 3, Ms. Tymoshenko said. including The Weekly, confirmed that Mr. On May 7, despite signed contracts Zvarych had lied and exaggerated in three (Continued on page 9) (Continued on page 10) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 No. 21

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS Did Vladimir Putin come out shining NEWSBRIEFS Supplemental aid is approved fuel crisis. (RFE/RL Newsline) or with ’s prestige weakened? WASHINGTON – The Fiscal Year Yushchenko among 100 top leaders 2005 Emergency Supplemental bill, NEW YORK – Ukrainian President by Jeremy Bransten Moscow elicited renewed pride in which includes $60 million in additional Viktor Yushchenko was listed among Time RFE/RL Newsline Russia’s history and its current place in funding for Ukraine for this year, magazine’s 100 most influential leaders in the world. But for others, it resuscitated received final approval in the House last the magazine’s April 18 issue. “When Everyone who witnessed the lavish bitter memories that might have been week and the Senate on May 10. It Red Square parade on May 9 commemo- Viktor Yushchenko, his face bearing the better left unstirred. became Public Law 109-13 on May 11. tragic scars of a poisoning rode the rating the victory over Nazism in World Controversy over Russia’s interpreta- The additional funds for Ukraine will go War II could not fail to be impressed. ‘’ to victory in Ukraine, tion of Soviet history, including the infa- toward new or existing programs in the it transformed a nation – and reverberated U.S. President George W. Bush was mous Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact of 1939, such areas as fighting corruption, estab- among the more than 50 world leaders around the globe,” noted Time. Mr. clouded some of the celebrations and lishing the rule of law, economic Yushchenko was listed under the category who attended. And he was moved by the spilled over into some of the diplomatic reforms, civil society outreach, media, event, as he told journalists: “Sitting in “Heroes and Icons”; other categories were meetings, including the - exchanges, coal mine safety, humanitari- “Leaders and Revolutionaries,” “Builders Red Square honoring the veterans of Russia summit. an assistance, short-term strategic assis- World War II was an amazing event. I and Titans,” “Scientists and Thinkers” and Andrew Kuchins of the Carnegie tance to the new government, parliamen- “Artists and Entertainers.” (Time) remember as a kid watching the missiles Center in Moscow called the end result tary elections assistance; HIV-AIDS and parade through Red Square, and here I of last week “very mixed” for Russia. He tuberculosis, and nuclear safety. Tymoshenko makes cover of Elle sat as the president of the said he agrees with the assessment that (Helsinki Commission) in Red Square paying homage to people the world came to pay tribute to the KYIV – Prime Minister Yulia who died to defeat Nazism. And I was Soviet sacrifice and contribution to victo- More money pledged for sarcophagus Tymoshenko was featured on the cover of sitting beside a friend [Russian President ry in World War II – especially Russia’s the May issue of the Russian-language – Donor countries to the Vladimir Putin].” role. But the Kremlin’s apparent drift Elle magazine, which is published in Chornobyl Shelter Fund, which is managed For Sergei Markov, director of the toward Soviet nostalgia left many foreign Ukraine. Elle Ukraine’s cover carried a by the European Bank for Reconstruction Moscow-based Political Studies Institute, leaders feeling uncomfortable. photo of the prime minister posing in a and Development (EBRD), pledged at their the commemorations reflected past glory “Frankly, I think [Putin] set himself up designer dress; the issue featured an exclu- meeting in London on May 12 to add some – as well as Russia’s ability to present for that, with some of the comments that sive interview with Ms. Tymoshenko, who $200 million to the already promised $600 itself as a modern, powerful nation wor- he made, particularly in his state-of-the said, among other things, that she is mak- million for building an encasement over the thy of admiration and respect. nation address on April 25 in which he ing full use of her looks in the male-domi- Chornobyl nuclear reactor that exploded in “I watched the parade from Ukraine,” referred to the collapse of the Soviet nated world of politics. She also told the April 1986, international and Ukrainian Mr. Markov said. “And I talked to people Union as the greatest geopolitical catas- magazine that her look is all natural as she news agencies reported. “The largest con- about it and for the absolute majority, trophe for Russia – a comment that has no time for beauty treatments. Ms. there was an enormous feeling of respect raised a lot of the controversy around the tribution, of more than $185 million, was Tymoshenko appeared in four photos, at that moment for what Russia and Mr. history of the conclusion of World War announced by the G-8/EU, with Russia for wearing the designs of Louis Vuitton, Yves Putin had done. Practically everyone was II,” Mr. Kuchins said. the first time contributing to the fund. The St. Laurent and Valentino, Red. (BBC) very impressed at how everything came government of Ukraine pledged the equiv- Much of the Western world recognizes Rada seeks release of oblast leaders off. And I think it’s a reflection of the the injustice felt by the Baltic states and alent of $22 million. Other members of the success of Russia and of Russian state fund also increased their contributions,” the Eastern European countries over their KYIV – The on May power.” EBRD press service said after the meeting. post-war history under Soviet domina- 17 backed an appeal to Procurator General But not everyone agrees. Some com- Managers of the Chornobyl Shelter Fund tion. Those countries are now members Sviatoslav Piskun to release from deten- mentators noted the “Soviet-style” tone expect five or six more countries will soon of NATO and the European Union. Mr. tion former Donetsk Oblast Chairman of the events, with a French news anchor come up with contributions to reach the $1 Kuchins said President Putin’s failure to Borys Kolesnykov and Zakarpattia Oblast telling viewers “all that was missing billion needed for completion of the acknowledge their grievances and his Chairman Ivan Rizak, Ukrainian news from Red Square was Stalin himself.” encasement, which is due to replace the agencies reported. Authors of the appeal, For some, last week’s events in (Continued on page 14) crumbling concrete and steel “sarcopha- which was supported by 277 votes, said it gus” that was erected around the burning was justified by the need to avoid “destabi- reactor shortly after the explosion. lization in society” and to secure smooth In Baltics, anniversary of war’s end (RFE/RL Newsline) operation of the Parliament. Mr. Rada cancels import duty on fuel Kolesnykov was arrested in early April on is little cause for celebration charges of extortion, while Mr. Rizak was KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on May detained on May 13 on charges of abuse of by Jeremy Bransten . The first exhibit on display is a 17 passed government-proposed amend- power and of driving a former rector of RFE/RL Newsline copy of the secret protocols attached to ments to several laws to cancel import duty Uzhhorod University (Zakarpattia Oblast) the 1939 Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact, on high-octane gasoline and diesel fuel, to commit suicide. The opposition believes Latvians young and old danced in the which spelled the end of Latvian inde- Ukrainian news agencies reported. The the arrests of Messrs. Kolesnykov and streets of Riga two weeks ago at a festive pendence. Curator Ojars Stepens shows amendments were backed by 310 lawmak- Rizak are the current authorities’ revenge outdoor concert. visitors around the complex. ers out of 410 at the session. The govern- on allies of former Prime Minister Viktor But they weren’t remembering 1945. “Here is a very interesting exhibit, I ment had proposed canceling the import Yanukovych during the 2004 presidential campaign. (RFE/RL Newsline) Rather, it was the 15th anniversary of the think,” Mr. Stepens said. “It is a copy of duties in order to cope with a current fuel- return to independence that brought peo- supply crisis. Last week Prime Minister the secret protocols of the Molotov- Kinakh cites privatization shortlist ple out in their national costumes, waving Ribbentrop Pact, where the division of blamed Russian oil companies for provoking the shortage of their country’s crimson and white flag. spheres of influence in Eastern Europe is KYIV – First Vice Prime Minister fuel in Ukraine. She announced on May 18 As Victory Day approached, many mentioned. This is what Russia does not Anatolii Kinakh, who heads a group that the Security Service of Ukraine has Latvians – according to Foreign Minister want to admit, that this was an illegal begun looking for the “organizers” of the (Continued on page 20) Artis Pabriks – were not attending con- agreement between the and certs or popping champagne corks. They Germany. And here’s another interesting were pondering the trauma that befell exhibit. 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by Maryna Makhnonos approximately 100 delegates representing Ukrainian Weekly. He added that more Ukraine’s ambassador to Russia, Special to The Ukrainian Weekly 80 organizations from 46 Russian regions. professionals should be engaged in dias- Mykola Biloblotskyi, said that newly elect- The congress pointed to some progress pora events to make Ukrainian public life ed President Victor Yushchenko had out- MOSCOW – Leaders of the Ukrainian in the informational and cultural develop- more contemporary and effective for its lined humanitarian cooperation between diaspora in Russia held their fourth ment of the Ukrainian diaspora in Russia, cultural and business development and to Russia and Ukraine as one of the priority Congress of the Association of but noted the need for support from pro- bolster the strength of ethnic traditions. issues in bilateral relations. In this sphere, Ukrainians in Russia to discuss achieve- fessionals in its activities in order to Mr. Babenko proposed that the con- Mr. Biloblotskyi added that his office will ments since their meeting last spring and become a stronger and more professional gress establish separate committees to properly reflect vec- the diaspora’s development plans. public association. deal with legal issues, education and lan- tor of Ukraine’s new administration and The annual meeting, held on April 9- “Amateur time is over, and that’s guage, mass media, religion, science, will demonstrate better support of diaspora 10, was supported by high-ranking noticeable even from today’s speeches,” a support of families and women, and activities in Russia in particular. Russian and Ukrainian government offi- co-chairman of the Ukrainian national business ties between Russian and Among achievements, diaspora leader cials, as well Ukrainian diplomats and cultural center in the Republic of Ukrainian entrepreneurs. His suggestion Oleksander Rudenko-Desniak listed suc- national deputies. It was attended by Bashkortostan, Vasyl Babenko, told The elicited generous applause. cessful cultural festivals, seminars and The topic was key, especially in terms the unveiling of diaspora websites. He of business engagement in the Ukrainian noted that the number of Ukrainian pub- NEWS ANALYSIS: Officials target diaspora, whose budget is normally sup- lic organizations rose from 76 organiza- ported by occasional donations and mini- tions in 2002 to 105 in 58 Russian mal membership fees, and most of whose regions in 2005. However, few Ukrainian another oligarchic clan in Ukraine events are organized on a volunteer press publications, and radio and TV pro- basis. For instance, the annual financial grams reach the public, and the poor by Taras Kuzio from Mr. Tyhypko, Labor Ukraine elected activity of the diaspora’s council was state of the national language doesn’t Eurasia Daily Monitor a new young leader, Valerii Konovaliuk, a limited to 3,500 rubles ($126), com- reflect the diaspora’s size, his deputy, defector from the Party of the Regions. prised only of membership fees. Yuriy Kononenko, continued. The May 13 arrest of the former oblast Ukraine’s centrist parties are tainted Other regional diaspora leaders spoke There are only seven secondary chairman of Zakarpattia, Ivan Rizak, fol- with election fraud and massive corrup- about their local events and problems. schools in Russia that offer Ukrainian lows the capture of the head of the tion, making it impossible for the However, all their speeches generally language courses in the framework of a Donetsk Oblast Council, Borys Yushchenko team to treat them as if they referred to the lack of legal grounds for basic educational program. They are Kolesnykov, one month earlier. The wide- were a real opposition force. The efforts their activities in Russia. The problem is located in Moscow, the Republic of spread arrests of lower-ranking officials of the Party of the Regions and the Bashkortostan and the northern Tomsk for election fraud and corruption have that there is no such term as “national SDPU to portray the arrests of Messrs. minority” in Russian legislation, which region. Another five secondary schools now moved up to medium-level officials. Kolesnykov and Rizak as “political offer Ukrainian as an optional course. Mr. Rizak is formally accused of driving would support the efforts of Ukrainians repression” have fallen on deaf ears. and other minorities to better promote the dean of the University of Uzhhorod to Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr (Continued on page 9) commit suicide in May 2004. Volodymyr ethnic culture and traditions in the Lytvyn does not regard either the Party of Russian Federation. Slyvka was found dead with his veins the Regions or the SDPU as “opposition.” slashed and a knife in his heart. The charge In addition, congress delegates criti- According to him, “In Ukraine, aside from cized Ukraine’s state authorities for their could lead to 7-12 years’ imprisonment. the Communist Party, there is no opposi- Correction Mr. Rizak also stands accused of mas- paltry support of the diaspora, saying In the article “Belarus triggers dispute tion. Those who declare themselves to be that the government had failed to realize with Ukraine” (May 15), Maryna sive corruption in Zakarpattia, including in opposition are simply demoralized and extorting protection money from local busi- the national program “Foreign Bahdanovich was mistakenly cited on … they do not possess a clear position” Ukrainians of 2005.” second reference as Mr. Bahdanovich. nesses for the Social Democratic Party – (Ukrayinska Pravda, May 17). Former United (SDPU). Transport Minister Yevhen SDPU adviser Mykhailo Pohrebynskyi Chervonenko also revealed that during the also believes that the SDPU “has no April 2004 mayoral elections in the strategic plan of how to be in opposition” Zakarpattia town of Mukachiv, Mr. Rizak (Ukrayinska Pravda, March 24). Quotable notes ordered Internal Affairs Ministry spetsnaz Besides these factors, the SDPU also “The Verkhovna Rada should establish a separate status of freedom fighters of (special forces) to beat up Our Ukraine suffers from four other problems that will Ukraine. ... The status would also cover members of the army of the Ukrainian deputies and organized massive election contribute to its ultimate demise. National Republic, those servicemen who defended it. ... And given such an fraud (Ukrayinska Pravda, May 15). First, SDPU Chairman Medvedchuk is approach there would be no need to do anybody a favor, but to simply recognize The next arrests will undoubtedly be a liability, but his leadership is funda- the best sons of the Ukrainian people, those of its representatives who ... fought senior figures in Mr. Rizak’s SDPU and mental to the party’s existence. for its freedom.” Mr. Kolesnykov’s Party of the Regions. Second, Mr. Medvedchuk admitted to The arrest of Mr. Rizak hits the SDPU the SDPU congress that his experience – National Deputy Levko Lukianenko, speaking at a news conference in particularly hard, because the SDPU was heading the presidential administration Ivano-Frankivsk on May 6, as cited by the Ukrainian . the only one of Ukraine’s three clans to from 2002 to 2004 damaged the party’s not be popular in its home base. Instead popularity (sdpuo.org.ua, April 2). The “ ... no, the Russian president doesn’t have to talk about the Soviet occupation of Kyiv, the SDPU put down roots in SDPU obtained six percent of the vote in of Eastern Europe every day – but during a major international anniversary of Zakarpattia, where it still faced chal- 2002, while today its popularity hovers the end of the war, he clearly should. And no, the U.S. president does not have to lenges from more liberal groups. around two percent. The party may not talk about Yalta every year, but when he goes to Latvia to mark the anniversary Since the 2004 presidential election, cross the three percent threshold for the of the war he should – just as any American president visiting for the first regional officials in Zakarpattia have been 2006 parliamentary elections. time should speak of . No American or Russian leader should appear replaced by those loyal to President Viktor Third, the investigation into Mr. unpatriotic when abroad, but at the right time, at the right place, it is useful for Yushchenko, whose Our Ukraine is the Yushchenko’s poisoning is homing in on statesmen to tell the truth, even if just to acknowledge that some stretches of our most popular political force in the region. the SDPU. Mr. Medvedchuk and history were more ambiguous, and some of our victories more bittersweet, than In the 2002 elections, Our Ukraine and the Volodymyr Satsiuk, deputy chairman of they once seemed.” Yulia Tymoshenko bloc together won 41 the Security Service of Ukraine in 2004, percent of the Zakarpattia vote, and Mr. – Columnist Anne Applebaum, writing in the Washington Post on May 11. likely will be implicated in this criminal Yushchenko also won the 2004 presiden- case. Mr. Yushchenko fell ill following a tial race in Zakarpattia. In contrast, Our “I would like to assure you: Germany recognizes its responsibility to Ukraine, dinner at Mr. Satsiuk’s house. Ukraine has made few inroads into the which arises from history. We have not forgotten the fact that the Ukrainian peo- Fourth, details are slowly emerging Donetsk Oblast, where the Donetsk clan ple experienced terrible sufferings during the time of the second world war that about a conspiracy to cover up the mur- and the Party of the Regions (PR) can was unleashed by Nazi Germany. der of opposition journalist Heorhii remain secure. “We have also not forgotten those incredible losses, which [the Ukrainian peo- Gongadze in fall 2000. Procurator Stripped of its home base, the SDPU is ple] had to undergo so as to overcome National Socialism together with the other General Sviatoslav Piskun has revealed likely to follow the demise of the allies.” that, after Mr. Gongadze was murdered, Dnipropetrovsk clan’s Labor Ukraine. he was disinterred and re-buried by a sec- – German Chancellor Gerhard Schroeder in a letter to the people of Ukraine Labor Ukraine de facto disintegrated after ond group (Ukrayina Moloda, May 5). that was released on May 8 by the press service of Ukrainian President Viktor the Orange Revolution as its leader, Serhii This second team placed Mr. Yushchenko, as cited by the Ukrainian News Agency. Tyhypko, was discredited for being the Gongadze’s body in a shallow grave, leav- head of the campaign. ing items on him that could identify him. “After the war, Germany made great efforts to atone for the unspeakable Mr. Tyhypko went to Austria on a “skiing They also re-buried him in Socialist Party crimes committed under the Nazi regime. This process began with an honest holiday” in late November and returned Chairman Oleksander Moroz’s constituen- evaluation of the country’s Nazi-era history and continued with Germany’s only four months later. To distance itself cy north of Kyiv. The aim, Mr. Piskun said unequivocal renunciation of its totalitarian past. Russia would gain immensely he believes, was to undermine the govern- by acting in a similar manner and by expressing its genuine regret for the crimes Dr. Taras Kuzio is visiting professor at ment, which at that time was led by Prime of the Soviet regime. Until Russia does so it will continue to be haunted by the the Elliot School of International Affairs, Minister Yushchenko. The Yushchenko ghosts of its past, and its relations with its immediate neighbors will remain George Washington University. The article government’s crackdown on graft in the uneasy at best.” above, which originally appeared in The energy sector had particularly affected the Jamestown Foundation’s Eurasia Daily SDPU, which therefore wanted to see his – Latvian President Vaira Vike-Freiberga, in an op-ed article in the Monitor, is reprinted here with permission Washington Post on May 7. from the foundation (www.jamestown.org). (Continued on page 23) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 No. 21 Zenon Zawada, assigned to Kyiv Press Bureau, joins The Weekly staff PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Zenon Adrian Zawada, an experi- Organization in . He graduated from the Bronx enced journalist who hails from New York, has officially High School of Science as a member of the Arista National joined the editorial staff of The Ukrainian Weekly. Mr. Honors Society and was a graduate of the School of Ukrainian Zawada began working at The Weekly’s Kyiv Press Bureau Studies in New York. on February 16 – a little more than three weeks after the inau- From September through December 1997, Mr. Zawada guration of President Viktor Yushchenko. spent a semester studying at Taras Shevchenko University of During his first week on the job Mr. Zawada wrote about Kyiv. During this time he interned with The Ukrainian the Yushchenko administration’s first crisis, when Justice Weekly’s Kyiv Press Bureau and wrote several articles for Minister Roman Zvarych threatened to resign over a ban on The Weekly. the re-export of oil (a business in which his wife Svitlana is Also in 1997, Mr. Zawada, then a senior at American involved) and about opposition within Ukraine to the coun- University in Washington, was awarded the Michael Terech try’s membership in NATO. Scholarship, which was founded in November 1995 by the Since then he has covered a variety of stories, ranging news service as a tribute to its employee, the late Mr. from new developments in the Gongadze case and Russia- Terech, and his work with the Ukrainian Institute of America. Ukraine relations under the new Yushchenko administration, The scholarship is for undergraduate-level, U.S.-based jour- to the struggle of veterans of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army nalism students of Ukrainian heritage. (UPA) for recognition by the Ukrainian government and the While at American University Mr. Zawada interned with imbroglio over Minister Zvarych’s academic credentials. several Washington-area newspapers, including The Mr. Zawada was born on November 16, 1976, in Queens, Northwest Current, The Fairfax Journal and the Washington N.Y. He is the son of Jan Zawada of Pluty, Poland, and the CityPaper. During the summer of 1997 he interned at the late Liliana Zawada (née Andruszkiw) of Manhattan. Brooklyn bureau of the New York Daily News. Sergei Chuzavkov/AP He was an active member of Plast Ukrainian Youth Mr. Zawada graduated from American University in May Zenon Zawada

1998 with a B.A. in international studies; he minored in communication. The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund: April In June 2001 Mr. Zawada traveled to Kyiv and Lviv to write about Pope John Paul II’s historic visit to Amount Name City Zenon Wozny Chicago, Ill. Ukraine. His articles were published in the National $1,000.00 Self-Reliance NJ-FCU Clifton, N.J. Ostap Zyniuk Silver Spring, Md. Catholic Register, and The (Copies for Congress) $10.00 Leo Cionka Warren, Mich. Self-Reliance FCU Philadelphia, Pa. Ihor and Luba Flushing, N.Y. Weekly. (Copies for Congress) Dekajlo Articles by Mr. Zawada were published in The $155.00 Ada Kulyk Washington, D.C. Eustachiy Derzko Lorton, Va. Weekly also in 1998 and 2002. $150.00 Melania Banach Woodbridge, N.J. Anya Farion New York, N.Y. Mr. Zawada has worked as a business reporter at The Oksana Zakydalsky , Ontario Roman Ferencevych Alexandria, Va. Ledger in Lakeland, Fla., and at the Winston-Salem $100.00 Dorothy Chupa Briarwood, N.Y. Walter Gerent West Hartford, Conn. Journal in North Carolina. Prior to that he was assistant (in memory of William Walter Hoszko Piscataway, N.J. Chupa) Petro Hursky Cheltenham, Pa. business editor at The Gaston Gazette (Gastonia, N.C.), Luba Nowak Chicago, Ill. Michael J. and Anna H. Chatham, N.J. an economics intern at (Washington) S. Zmurkevych Chicago, Ill. Iwanciw and an economics reporter at Futures World News $55.00 Maria Hankewych Chicago, Ill. Anne Kalynowycz Jersey City, N.J. (Washington). Ihor Hayda Easton, Conn. Bohdan and Lydia Clifton, N.J. Alexander Jakubowycz Brecksville, Ohio Kramarchuk I. Lushpynsky Mount Prospect, Ill. Oksana and Bohdan Fords, N.J. Nestor and Ivanka Maplewood, N.J. Kuzysyn Public broadcasting is facing Olesnycky Lidia Kyj Wallingford, Pa. Marta Pereyma Arlington, Va. Olga Luck Takoma Park, Md. Andrew Renner Beverly Hills, Calif. Wasyl Maruszczak Clifton, N.J. unexpected challenges in Ukraine $50.00 Zoryslava Gojaniuk Trenton, N.J. 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Mr. Yushchenko has declared his support for the Oleh Boraczok Madison, Wis. Stephanie Sywyj Parma, Ohio changeover to a public broadcasting model for Ukrainian Paul Dzul Grosse Pointe, Mich. Mary Tershhkovec Millburn, N.J. Borys Hayda Rutherford, N.J. Martha Wiegand Cleveland, Ohio state television. However, the group charged with creating Olga Jacubic Cleveland, Ohio $5.00 Oksana Bereznycka Buffalo, N.Y. the model for Ukrainian public service broadcasting is James Kachmar Sacramento, Calif. Ewhen Brenycz Whitehouse Station, N.J. facing some unexpected challenges, Ms. Lebedeva said. Roman Kucil Rochester, N.Y. Charles Bush Woodridge, N.J. Currently, Ukraine does not have a public service Andrej Kushnir Bethesda, Md. John Dytiuk Wethersfield, Conn. broadcaster. The national television station, UT-1, Anna Maksymowich Cooper City, Fla. George Forys Leetsdale, Pa. reaches about 99 percent of the population of Ukraine, George Mutlos Hicksville, N.Y. Myron Gudz Hartford, Conn. Roman Procyk Huntingdon Valley, Pa. L. Husak Davie, Fla. but provides its viewers news coverage that is vulnera- Rostyslaw and Helen Edison, N.J. Merle and Bonnie Toledo, Ohio ble to political pressure and government control. UT-1 Ratycz Jurkiewicz and the national radio stations, UR-1, UR-2 and UR-3, Bohdan Shebunchak Roseland, N.J. Maria Klos Diamond Point, N.Y. comprise a comprehensive network of media “all Ihor Sochan Woodcliff Lake, N.J. Nick Lewczyk Depew, N.Y. financed by the national budget, run by government Hanna Zyruk Wilmington, Del. Sam Liteplo Brooklyn, N.Y. appointment managers, and staffed by journalists who $20.00 Olga Ariza Miami, Fla. Dmytro Melnyk Roslindale, Mass. William Balko Ledgewood, N.J. Katharine Onufryk Fairport, N.Y. consider themselves to be civil servants reliant on the Vera Levytska New York, N.Y. Ihor Pacholuk Burlingame, Calif. government for job security,” said Ms. Lebedeva. Stephen Matkowsky Rochester, N.Y. Stefan Peleschuk Stamford, Conn. “The media has one point of view – the government’s Taras Nowosiwsky Devon, Pa. Irene Rabij Utica, N.Y. point of view,” she said, “it is very much censored exter- Helena Reshetar Tucson, Ariz. Michael Rapacz St. Johnsville, N.Y. nally by the government, and internally because the staff is Anatoly and Irene Chicago, Ill. Natalia Ripeckyj Eau Clair, Wis. accustomed to the tradition of working under oppression.” Subota Dmytro Sich Alfred Station, N.Y. Charles Tyrawsky Wilmington, Del. Nicholas Skirka Yonkers, N.Y. In order to create a successful new system of public $15.00 Anna Chopek Los Alamos, N.M. Wolodymyr Slyz Woodside, N.Y. broadcasting, Ms. Lebedeva said, the new government J. Geleta College Park, Md. Theophil Staruch Alexandria, Va. needs “political will,” consistent and joint action by Stefan Golub Minneapolis, Minn. Myron Swiderski Trenton, N.J. members of civil society, diligent work by media spe- Alice Gural Lakehurst, N.J. 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NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY The Zvarych affair Understanding the Great Patriotic War by David Marples regions, the return of the was The controversy over the academic résumé of the justice minister of Ukraine, regarded with far more trepidation than Roman Zvarych, has been covered extensively in this newspaper and there has been The 60th anniversary of the Allied vic- the arrival of the Germans in the summer some question (and, from some quarters, pressure) about why The Weekly is writ- tory in Europe has already elicited heated of 1941. Once outside Soviet territory, ing about this. Some of the criticism came from persons who basically said, “Why debate and controversy, particularly over the Red Army went on a rampage that are you attacking one of our own?”; while others advised The Weekly to steer clear the role of the former Soviet Union as a left some 3 million dead, an orgy of because this is all a planned attack by certain forces out to get Mr. Zvarych. partner of the Western allies. Lithuania, revenge that affected mainly civilians The Weekly opted for openness and truth. Let the readers know the facts, we for example, declined to participate in and refugees, while in the borderlands reasoned, and they can make their own judgments. the celebrations in Moscow on the civil wars broke out as early as 1943, And then there was the fact that Mr. Zvarych blamed the diaspora for his prob- grounds that the war brought 40 years of resulting in brutal massacres on both lems, citing “ideological wars and scores between Banderites, Melnykites and Soviet occupation. sides. Dviykari.” He added that “This fact is still being taken advantage of in diaspora Why is there such diversity of opin- Ukrainian insurgents, for example, publications.” Let us say it here for the record: We have no clue what the minister ions on a war that brought some 61 mil- killed one of the heroes of Stalingrad, the is talking about; we see no evidence of any war between political factions. lion deaths worldwide? Why is it impos- commander of the First Ukrainian Front, We must confess that another factor in our decision to cover the story was the sible to reach a consensus today on what Gen. Nikolay Vatutin, in February 1944; fact that back in 1998, when Mr. Zvarych became the first U.S.-born member of the happened? they also fought against Poles for control Verkhovna Rada, this newspaper interviewed the new national deputy and reported To begin with, a few basic facts might over the region. that Mr. Zvarych had a doctorate in philosophy and had taught at Columbia be of relevance. In the Western world, we These events, in short, were far too University. Mr. Zvarych now says that our reporter misunderstood his Ukrainian. commemorate the loss of some 42,000 complex to be categorized within the So, seven years later, we had to find out for ourselves and set the record straight. Canadian troops, along with 388,000 framework of a Great Patriotic War. After Ukrayinska Pravda first reported the story, what followed was days of Mr. British and 295,000 Americans. Most of Alongside the epic and brutal German- Zvarych dodging phone calls. Then came a game of obfuscation in which he seemingly our troops died at Dieppe and Hong Soviet struggle was a series of ‘mini- admitted that he had embellished his academic record, but then explained with much Kong, and in the post-D-Day campaigns wars,’ while the Soviet advance left most convoluted detail that he had something equivalent to a master’s; that he had been in France, and Holland. of Eastern Europe under Moscow’s con- preparing to do a doctorate; that he taught at Columbia but not in a paid position; and The war on the Eastern Front, howev- trol for the next four decades, partly with that at NYU, where he was a part-time lecturer, he may not have had the academic rank er, was on a different scale and signified the compliance of the Western allies. of professor but was referred to as such by his students and colleagues. different things to different participants. Most soldiers returning from the victori- To make matters worse, it seemed that Mr. Zvarych told different press outlets dif- War losses in the Soviet Union are esti- ous Soviet advance were soon dispatched ferent versions of his story. Plus, he used the language issue – citing misunderstandings mated at 25.6 million (higher in some to the gulag, alongside captured German of Ukrainian and English terminology – to explain how his comments or his record sources), almost 50 percent of total loss- POWs. Ten years later, West German were misconstrued by the press. Nonetheless, he did not provide an English-language es worldwide, and the Axis occupation of Chancellor Konrad Adenauer was still version of the statement he released to the press in Ukraine on May 10. Belarus and Ukraine brought proportion- appealing for the return of these latter President Viktor Yushchenko at first refused to comment on the Zvarych case. It ally more deaths than for any other single prisoners. seemed as if his administration had taken a page out of the Kuchma playbook and region of occupation. The brutality of Ukrainian President Viktor was simply ignoring the issue, hoping it would go away. Then, on May 13, Mr. these years surpassed anything seen in Yushchenko has appealed for the recog- Yushchenko came out and told journalists to stop “the intrigues” surrounding Mr. the century. nition of anti-Soviet insurgents affiliated Zvarych. Furthermore, he called his justice minister “an honest person” and cited his In the immediate aftermath of the with the Ukrainian Insurgent Army expertise (while stating that “for me the position of minister is a political position”). Allied victory, the Soviet authorities (UPA) to be recognized as war veterans. Soon afterwards Ukrayinska Pravda commented on the genesis of its investi- developed a myth of a united anti-Fascist Conversely, other Ukrainian leaders, gation: “...the ‘operation’ against Zvarych, as they [President Yushchenko and struggle that belied certain realities; that such as Communist Petro Symonenko, National Security and Defense Council Secretary Petro Poroshenko] call it, was the border populations had for the most regard the UPA as traitors who massa- initiated by Ukrayinska Pravda. And not by mythical ill wishers of Zvarych’s – part welcomed the German invaders, par- cred their own citizens and collaborated the diaspora, the millionaires, or Yushchenko’s enemies. And the letter that ticularly after the Soviet NKVD massa- with the Germans. spurred the investigation comes not from oligarchs who wanted to get rid of cred the prison populations before The umbrella organization, the Yushchenko in 2001, according to Mr. Poroshenko, or who suffered from retreating; and that the Soviet leadership Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists Zvarych’s fight against corruption in the tax agency. It comes from a person who under Stalin and Zhukov intimidated and (OUN), is even more controversial, par- was absolutely shocked by what he had learned. Proud about Ukraine, he sug- persecuted their own officers in the early ticularly as its most influential leaders gested to the magazine of a prestigious university that it interview its famous months of the war, causing thousands of made up part of the post-war emigration graduate, and as a result he received a reply that the university did not have such unnecessary casualties rather than order to Western Europe and North America, a graduate on record.” (Translation courtesy of The Ukraine List, compiled by retreat from encirclements. and in its earlier years OUN collaborated Dominique Arel, Chair of Ukrainian Studies, University of Ottawa.) The Germans, in turn, alienated the closely with the German High All that said, we must underscore that Mr. Zvarych’s defenders miss the point. population through their brutality, mas- Command. It’s not that he is not qualified to be justice minister or that his education is defi- sacring Communists, Jews and other Like any conflict, the second world cient in any way. It is that he lied. He lied repeatedly over the course of many “enemies of the Reich,” and establishing war means different things to different years about his academic record: his degrees, his writings and his teaching brutal camp systems of slave workers. parties. For most Canadians, the war was assignments. The issue is one of character. Throughout the war, the Allies preferred a straightforward struggle, alongside the To put it bluntly: Is it OK to have a justice minister who lies? Is it OK to to ignore Soviet atrocities in a common British, for the defense of the empire obfuscate when you are part of an administration that has stated from the outset effort against the Axis powers. against Fascist aggression. After Pearl that it would be open, that it would always look the Ukrainian people in the eye Subsequently, undivided attention to Harbor, Americans were similarly united and tell them the truth? Yes, we are holding the Yushchenko administration to a German war crimes has at times left the for the campaign against Japan and higher standard than the Kuchma administration because Mr. Yushchenko came public with a highly misleading impres- Germany. For the Jews of Europe, the into office on promises that it would not be business as usual in Ukraine. sion of the role of the Soviet leadership. war was simply a quest for survival and In the end, the saddest part of this affair is that Mr. Zvarych’s actions harmed him Why, for example, were Soviet losses on one that barely succeeded. personally, the diaspora whence he came, the Yushchenko administration that appoint- the Eastern Front four times higher than Elsewhere on the Eastern Front, how- ed him to his high position and Ukraine as a whole. No one needed his lies. those of the defeated Germans? The great ever, the war represented for many citi- advance of 1943-1944, which brought zens little more than a change of occu- the Red Army close to the German bor- pants, and it ended with the complete May der, occurred through the calculated sac- victory of one dictator over another. To rifice of Soviet troops for short-term suggest, therefore, that Canadians have a Turning the pages back... gains. common cause with Vladimir Putin in In the Baltic states, western Belarus, celebrating the victory of the USSR is to 28 western Ukraine and other border simplify the issue. On the one hand, the victory of the 1997 Eight years ago, on May 28, 1997, the prime ministers of Dr. David Marples is a professor of West owed everything to the triumph of Ukraine and Russia signed a historic accord on the division of history at the University of Alberta and the Red Army; but on the other, the the Black Sea Fleet after five years of discussions, disagree- director of the Stasiuk Program for the relentless drive of the Red Army into the ments and controversy. Study of Contemporary Ukraine at the heart of Europe only strengthened the The agreement gave Russia a 20-year lease on two of the four bays in the city of Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies. regime of Stalin, a man who remains a Sevastopol, located on the Crimean peninsula in Ukraine, with a five-year option for This article originally appeared in the hero to some, while to others he was the renewal by permission of Ukraine. Russian ships and troops were to be stationed at May 7, 2005, edition of the Edmonton perpetrator of appalling crimes against bases in Sevastopol Bay and Quarantine Bay. Ukraine’s ships were to be kept in Journal. his own people. Striletskyi Bay, while Southern Bay was to be de-militarized. The Russian Navy was to have use of the test range at Feodosia, the Hvardiiskyi Aerodrome and the Yalta Sanitorium, a communications station and a rocket fuel depot. Russia agreed to post no more than 25,000 military personnel at the bases, to limit Russian armor to 132 vehicles, artillery to 24 pieces with a caliber over 100 mm. and aircraft to 22. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Source: “Ukrainian, Russian PMs sign pact on Black Sea Fleet,” by Roman Visit our archive on the Internet at: http://www.ukrweekly.com/ Woronowycz, Kyiv Press Bureau, The Ukrainian Weekly, June 1, 1997, Vol. LXV, No. 22. No. 21 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 7 COMMENTARY Faces and Places Ukraine’s Victory Day will come when the truth by Myron B. Kuropas aboutby CommunistDr. Lubomyr Luciuk villainswere and betrayed, victims France is and known the Low Countries over-run, and the Battle of Fittingly, my father was first. Then my Britain joined, with British and Canadian An immigration celebration!ambitious undertaking was provided by The events surrounding the retirement mother did it. Then me and my sister. We airmen and American volunteers dying to John Hynansky, president of Winner signed postcards. They are in Kyiv by now. of American history Professor and preserve freedom. And, even as the gates Automotive Group, the largest American It is not likely that Ukraine’s presi- Immigration History Research Center of Hell opened at Auschwitz, “Uncle automobile dealership in Ukraine, and dent, Viktor Yushchenko, will see them. (IHRC) Director Rudolph J. Vecoli at the Joe” Stalin fueled the Fuhrer. Obligingly, the Ukrainian Heritage Foundation of Yet I am certain he will get the message. University of Minnesota represented an the NKVD turned Jewish refugees over NB Bank in Chicago, headed by Julian Thousands of people from around the immigration celebration of extraordinary to the Gestapo, an often-forgotten Soviet Kulas. Both gentlemen were later hon- world, and from within Ukraine, are accomplishment. It was a tribute to per- contribution to the Shoah. ored at a Sunday afternoon reception at sending them, reminding him that the sonal dedication and perseverance. Stalin’s apologists, and even some St. Katherine’s Ukrainian Orthodox truth is the only thing that can set Russians today, are partial to forgetting The festivities began on Thursday, Ukraine free. May 12, in the Elmer L. Anderson Church in Arden Hills, Minn. that the “Great Patriotic War” began only “History matters,” declared Prof. And it all began from Kingston, after Hitler ordered his legions to attack Library with a welcoming reception, and Ontario. ended with a gala banquet on Saturday, Vecoli during the Saturday evening ban- his ally, June 22, 1941. The Nazi plan quet. “Our history might have been lost Twentieth century Ukrainian history was to create an eastern European leben- May 14, at the Hubert H. Humphrey being what it was, many Ukrainians Center. Friday and Saturday were devot- had it not been for IHRC. We [ethnic sraum, a living space for the Aryan mas- Americans] were invisible men and ended up abroad. Most were political ter race cleansed of untermenschen – sub- ed to seminars, films and commentaries refugees or, like me, the issue of the on the theme “Where We’ve Been, women in America. Even today, we are humans like Ukrainians and other Slavs. largely invisible. Our purpose at the exiles. Our ranks swelled after 1991, as Retreating before the Wehrmacht’s Where We’re Going.” hundreds of thousands of economic Prof. Vecoli directed IHRC for 38 institute was and continues to be to make onslaught, the Reds transported anyone our people visible.” migrants, decent folk dismayed by the they guessed was anti-Soviet, or, if time years, and it was largely under his lead- continuing corruption of post-Soviet ership that the center became the leading IHRC was founded in 1965, Dr. did not allow, slaughtered their captives. Vecoli explained. “I came in 1967 and society, joined us. Local collaborators aided them. My repository of immigration archives in the Then came last December’s Orange United States. Ukrainians can take pride had to work with an annual budget of father was denounced to the NKVD and $1,000. During my early years here I was Revolution. Unambiguously, millions would likely have been murdered save in the fact that of the 25 ethnic groups obsessed with archives. I emptied out demonstrated their deep yearning for for the Luftwaffe bombing the tracks out with historical materials at the Center, basements and attics in various immi- Ukraine’s return to its rightful place in of Lviv. That raid gave him his chance to the Ukrainian collection is the largest. grant homes and brought them to the uni- Europe, for recovering what was stolen escape. I do not think that the Judas who Lesia and I spent many happy days at versity.” At the time, immigration studies under Soviet and Great Russian hegemo- gave him up deserves quarter, even now. IHRC during the past 30 years. I did were not perceived to be of significance ny. And they began to understand that An eye for an eye. most of the my doctoral and book by mainstream American historians, Dr. undoing the economic failures of com- Some will respond that too much time research there. Lesia’s IHRC research on munism was not enough. Their even has passed, that even if such scoundrels the role of Svoboda in Ukrainian Vecoli reminded us. Thanks largely to more urgent chore remains the lancing of survived they are now elderly, that we American education led to her MS. Ed. Dr. Vecoli’s efforts, the annual IHRC a carious Communist legacy. should forget. The “world’s foremost During many of our visits to IHRC, operating budget today is $430,000 – It is not that the butcher’s bill was Nazi-hunter,” Dr. Efraim Zuroff, dis- we would run into Dr. Alexander $80,000 of which comes from public and unknown, here or there. The distin- agrees: “It’s utterly retarded to feel sorry Lushnycky who, while always friendly, private grants. The archives are housed guished British historian, Norman for these people just because they are was somewhat secretive about what he in a new, temperature-controlled, under- Davies, has written of how Ukraine lost old. They showed no mercy whatsoever.” was doing there. One of the highlights of ground, state-of-the-art facility in the more of its people than any other I agree with the huntsman. the weekend for me, therefore, was Dr. Anderson Library. European nation in Nazi-occupied Others reply that even if hereabout Lushnycky’s presentation. In describing Among those who labored to put Europe, added to the many millions who there are NKVD, SMERSH and KGB how he and Senior Assistant IHRC IHRC on the archival map during its perished during the genocidal Great veterans – men and women who volun- Curator Halyna Myroniuk created and early years was the late Dr. Alexander Famine of 1932-1933, the Holodomor. tarily served Stalin, there aren’t many. To will soon publish an expanded version of Granovsky, a tenured professor of ento- Most of the perpetrators are beyond that a superior answer exists: One is too their 1998 Guide to Ukrainian American mology at the University of Minnesota reach, left to the judgement of history, or many. Newspapers in Microfilm, he mentioned and the president of the Organization for God. Take your pick; take both. But not And there are, sadly, a few trying to “intrigue, mystery and foreign travel.” the Rebirth of Ukraine during the late all who did the killing have escaped this avoid this issue, alleging that those call- Remembering our previous meetings, I 1930s and 1940s. It is largely as a result mortal coil, not quite yet. Some still ing for the prosecution of Communist was fascinated. of Dr. Granovsky’s efforts that the dwell among us. killers are drawing resources away from With our community now approaching Ukrainian collection at IHRC is so large. Which is why President Yushchenko is Nazi-hunting. Not true. We do not dis- its 125th year of existence, Dr. Today his work is being continued by the now getting lots of mail, asking him to criminate among war criminals, not by Lushnycky explained, copies of early Friends of the Immigration Research establish an official Commission of ethnicity, religion, race, political affilia- Ukrainian American publications were Center which includes, among others, Inquiry on Soviet War Crimes and tion, or the period or place where a war becoming too fragile for personal han- Walter Anastas, a retired Ukrainian attor- Crimes Against Humanity. This is crime or crime against humanity was dling by scholars. Original copies of var- ney in Minneapolis. Ukraine’s last chance to document the committed. More importantly, we insist ious publications, moreover, were scat- The “melting pot” paradigm, popular nature and extent of Communist crimes, that only individuals can be found guilty tered throughout Europe. The need to early in the century, once dominated the and bring a few of those responsible to of war crimes and reject as a racist blood find and persevere them led to the field of immigration studies. During a account. libel all attempts to stereotype entire Lushnycky/Myroniuk project. Ukrainian period of intense “Americanization,” We raise this clarion not only for tribes, faith groups or nations as some- American periodicals from 1886 onward Ukrainians. As the world marks the 60th how being culpable for the crimes of a have now been preserved forever and (Continued on page 14) anniversary of the end of the second few. We certainly do not elevate the suf- will soon be available world war in Europe, May 8, 1945, we fering of the Ukrainian nation above all for scholarly research. must remember who our friends were, others. We hallow all victims. To gather his materi- and who were our foes. The war began The postcards dispatched bear a sim- als, Dr. Lushnycky September 1, 1939, when Poland was ple message, one that resonates across traveled to London, invaded by the Nazis, then by the centuries: “And know the truth, and the , and Soviets. Soon thereafter the Baltic states truth shall set you free.” If President Prague, and cities in Yushchenko heeds John the Apostle, then Slovakia, Poland and Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk is research direc- the truth will finally be known about the Ukraine. At the time, tor of the Ukrainian Canadian Civil villains, and their victims. That will be there were certain sen- Liberties Association. Ukraine’s Victory Day. sitivity issues associat- ed with archival research, especially in An open invitation to local community activists Ukraine. To preserve the integrity of the proj- Would you like fellow Ukrainians to know about events in your community? ect, therefore, it was Would you like to become one of The Ukrainian Weekly’s correspondents? necessary to maintain a Then what are you waiting for? low profile leading, of course, to mystery and The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes submissions from local community activists. intrigue. You may reach The Weekly by phone, (973) 292-9800; fax, (973) 644-9510; Financing for this e-mail, [email protected]; or mail, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is: [email protected]. Prof. Rudolph J. Vecoli (left) and friends. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 No. 21

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

suggests “to build a museum analogous Kathy Babak’s inspired letter to the Holocaust museum, to produce (January 23) regarding the Virsky Thanks for upholding About the standards more books, documentaries and educa- Dancers’ performances correctly sug- idea of free press for rank of professor tional materials.” He also cites the cost gested that the source of the misinfor- Dear Editor: Dear Editor: of such an undertaking, and the poor mation was more likely to be the I wish to thank The Ukrainian Weekly for Recently, much space has been devot- results of the U.S. Justice Department’s Ministry of Culture and Fine Arts in office of Special Investigations. adhering to the principles of a free, demo- ed to the question of who is entitled to be Ukraine, rather than any of the local The problem of Orange justice, how- cratic press were all views can be expressed called professor. Without addressing this booking offices. While that undoubtedly ever, is much more complicated. We all and discussed. I am specifically referring to issue “ad hominem,” I would like to is true, I would like to suggest to Ms. know or remember the Nuremberg trials the article “The good, the bad and the inform readers, for the record, what is Babak that the local booking offices in 1945-1946 of Nazi criminals conduct- ugly...” by Prof. Peter T. Woloschuk (April the process at nationally recognized uni- must indeed bear some responsibility ed by the International Military Tribunal 24) that generated such a lively response. versities in the U.S.A. for attaining the for the wrong information, which had when the law of personal responsibility It seems Prof. Woloschuk’s cardinal academic rank of professor. appeared in the program brochures was introduced. There are also demands “sin” was having the audacity to write an To begin, a candidate has to have a printed and distributed to the public by from former Soviet-occupied nations for article without the usual laudable and doctoral degree, be selected by faculty them. Cal Performances, the local book- similar trials of persons involved in full of hyperbola style that our communi- members and the Appointments and ing office, in Berkeley, Calif., where I Soviet-era crimes against humanity by live, offered no disclaimers in their ty has been accustomed to. Irrespective Promotion Committee, with the dean’s the International Court of Justice at the brochures. of whether Prof. Woloschuk is right or approval, for an initial three-year full- Hague. Furthermore, I would like to suggest wrong (and I am inclined to think he is time tenure-track appointment. At the In regard to Ukraine, whose eastern that we are all responsible for the mis- more right than wrong) he should have end of the third year, a candidate is eval- regions of mostly Russophone people representation of Ukrainian culture, in the right to express his opinion. uated in three areas: teaching effective- still are under the influence of the the program brochures, or anywhere else, That does not preclude me from sup- ness, scholarly and research accomplish- Russian mind-set and are nostalgic for if we remain silent and take no action. porting Nadia Annese, president of the ment, and general usefulness to his/her the Soviet way of life, or President The Virsky Dancers website had been Ukrainian National Women’s League of field of study. If reappointed for another Vladimir Putin’s “managed democracy,” closed at the time of my inquiry, but their America Branch 126 (May 8). The three-year term, he/she may be evaluated the problem is more acute and serious. main booking agents, the Columbia Boston branch of the UNWLA has not at the end of a fifth year for possible David Satter, a Russian affairs special- Artists Management in New York, can be “... suddenly decided to take an interest tenure and promotion to associate profes- ist affiliated with the Hoover Institution, contacted at http://www.cami.com/con- in Nastia Ovchar ...” as Prof. Woloschuk sor. This evaluation also involves outside the Hudson Institute and John Hopkins, tactus/frmmanager2.asp, att: Mr. contends. As a member of the UNWLA I letters of recommendation from profes- writes in the Wall Street Journal on May Grossman. can attest to the organization’s long- sors at other universities. 6, in an article titled “What Gulag?”: But more importantly, anyone who has standing commitment to helping children Once an associate professor success- “This nostalgia [for former Soviet attended any of the Virsky performances, in need in and out of Ukraine. fully teaches for another three or five Union] is not harmless. Not only does it and feels concerned about the errors in the years he/she may be considered for an ignore the fact that the Soviet Union was program brochures, should contact the Vera Levytsky Klisch evaluation to full professor. A criterion in just as terroristic as Nazi Germany, it Embassy of Ukraine in Washington via Huntingdon Valley, Pa. this case is national recognition as a also reflects what Hannah Arendt called http://www.ukremb.com/embassy/embass scholar, which at most universities ‘Pervasive, Public Stupidity.’ This is the y.html to voice their complaints. means a strong record of publications in failure to understand that the truth about The Ukrainian Embassy had feted journals and a couple of books. Please don’t blame the past is not irrelevant – that it is, in the Virsky Dancers in a recent gala fact, the best hope for a decent future. ... Ivan Z. Holowinsky reception, and will undoubtedly take all “David Satter writes further: “There is the necessary measures to ensure that the messenger Somerset, N.J. Dear Editor: still no legal evaluation of the Soviet there will be no repetition of the gross regime. It has never been declared crimi- Prof. Peter Woloschuk presented a The letter-writer is a former academic errors about Ukraine and Ukrainians nal and no official has ever been tried for when the next Virsky world tour takes thoughtful, precise overview of “The associate dean and professor at Rutgers crimes committed under communism.” place. good, the bad, and the ugly” aspects sur- University. rounding President Viktor Yushchenko’s (Perhaps Ukraine, which suffered the visit in Boston on April 5. The chorus of most and lost millions not only in the Nestor Wolansky negative responses to his account is Holodomor, but during the entire Berkeley, Calif. somewhat surprising. Ukrainians need Communist regime should be a vanguard Ukrainians could use the passage of this in that respect. EDITOR’S NOTE: These issues were event as a learning opportunity. Deficiencies to learn the truth The appeal by the UCCLA, as stated discussed also in The Weekly’s editorial such as communication dysfunction and Dear Editor: on the postcard, is valid, but it should of January 9, 2005, which pointed out preoccupation with irrelevant trivia – a com- On April 10 The Ukrainian Weekly primarily come from Ukraine’s citizens, that the Virsky tour’s organizer, mon occurrence in our communities – may published the article by Dr. Myron especially from former victims of the Columbia Artists Management LLC, be a minor irritant in an ethnic mini-world, Kuropas titled “Orange justice: Pora!,” Soviet regime and their families, who was responsible for the program notes. but become a major embarrassment when and also on May 1, the letter “Ukraine with their legal representatives should Despite repeated phone calls, Columbia venturing outside into serious business. I doesn’t need an OSI analogue” by Dr. request access to the records and Artists Management never returned The stress the proposition that efficient manage- Yuri A. Deychakiwsky. archives of the former KGB. Weekly’s phone calls to respond to our ment of a big event is not much different Below Dr. Kuropas’s articles, The One fact of undeniable importance is questions. That same editorial noted, from a successful commercial enterprise Weekly re-printed a postcard released by that Ukrainian people should be cog- however, that at least one performance that requires experience and discipline, such the UCCLA depicting the victims of nizant and have intimate acquaintance venue, The Community Theater of as shown by the Kennedy Library atrocities committed by the NKVD in with the facts of the crimes committed to Morristown, N.J., had contacted local Foundation, the organizer of the event. Lviv in 1941. On the reverse of the card their fellow Ukrainians. Only through Ukrainian Americans (in this case, The Lesser foibles are easier to control is an appeal to President Viktor investigation into Soviet crimes, will we Ukrainian Weekly) to consult on the than organizational weakness. For Yushchenko asking him to “establish an know the truth. And, as the motto on the text, which was replete with errors. instance, etiquette lessons can be tried to official Commission of Inquiry into postcard invokes John 8:32: “Know the Thanks to The Community Theater’s slow down high jumpers over security Soviet War Crimes and Crimes Against truth, and the truth will set you free.” marketing director, Daniel Grossman barriers. Tendencies to repeat mistakes Humanity in Ukraine to document the (no relation to the Andrew Grossman don’t go away by themselves. I recall the nature and extent of these crimes and Dr. Myroslaw Burbelo who was listed as the tour producer), pandemonium during President Leonid bring those responsible to justice.” Westerly, R.I. the program included a corrected Kuchma’s visit with the Ukrainian com- Dr. Kuropas, in his article, reaffirms insert. munity in New York a few years ago, the above plea and writes: “It’s time caused by a photo-op and attention-crav- [pora] for Orange justice. It’s time to ing on the part of local eminencies. revisit the Soviet past and to ferret out More on Virsky tour We welcome your opinions Prof. Woloschuk’s notice of spoken those criminals who condoned, encour- The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters Russian among President Yushchenko’s aged or perpetrated crimes against the and program errors to the editor and commentaries from its cookie-munching security people was Ukrainian people. It’s time to indict these Dear Editor: It has already been widely acknowl- readers and community activists on topics well taken. Although not a litmus test of degenerates and to put them on trial so of concern to the Ukrainian American and a possibly hesitant revolution, an that the Ukrainian people are reminded edged in the Ukrainian press that the pro- Ukrainian Canadian communities. entrenched Russophone buzz is a sure of the horror that existed when Marxist- gram notes for the recently concluded Materials should be typed (double- indicator of mindsets devoid of substan- Leninists were in charge ...” Virsky performances in the U.S. and spaced) and signed (anonymous submis- tive Ukrainian content. Dr. Deychakiwsky takes the opposing contained numerous errors, out- sions are not published). Letters are Boston is a great city, which I know stance and writes: “I strongly disagree, lined in my article, which had appeared accepted also via e-mail at staff@ukrweek- from my working days at MIT’s Charles however, with the suggestion that the in The Ukrainian Weekly’s November ly.com. The daytime phone number and Stark Draper Laboratory. I share Prof. diaspora request that President 28, 2004, issue, errors which had misrep- address of the writer must be given for ver- resented Ukrainian cultural heritage, and ification purposes. Woloschuk’s assessment of the local Yushchenko and the government of Opinions expressed by columnists, com- Ukrainian community’s invisible status. Ukraine set up a commission to hunt more importantly, had left the audiences mentators and letter-writers are their own Please don’t blame the messenger. down and prosecute the perpetrators, with the impression that some of the and do not necessarily reflect the opinions whether they are living in Ukraine, the Ukrainian dances featured in the Virsky of either The Weekly editorial staff or its Boris Danik, Ph.D. United States, Canada or Israel ...” performances were Russian in origin, publisher, the Ukrainian National North Caldwell, N.J. As an alternative, Dr. Deychakiwsky when in fact, they were not. Association. No. 21 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 9

refinery in the Odesa Oblast that would Yushchenko issued an order in which he into this list, and others don’t?’ ” Ms. As economic battles... process strictly non-Russian oil. Gasoline blamed the Cabinet of Ministers, not Tymoshenko said, “without any rulings (Continued from page 1) from this refinery would be less expen- Russian oil entrepreneurs, for the fuel crisis. from a court, or conclusions from any The most important way to resolve the sive because it won’t require any signifi- “In May this year, a sharp deficit in other institutions.” situation, Ms. Tymoshenko said, is for the cant transportation, she said. high-octane grades of gasoline arose in Ms. Tymoshenko said she favors han- dling re-privatization through legislation, Verkhovna Rada to pass a bill to widen Construction would take a year and a the domestic market of fuel products,” half to complete, she noted. the order said. “This crisis arose because which would establish the grounds and the import of oil products. “Because when “I think that some things require not the Cabinet of Ministers, in its price-set- criteria for repossessing a property from 90 percent of production is dependent on just treatment with pills, but certain surgi- ting, excessively regulated the gas and private ownership and then putting it up non-Ukrainian producers who monopo- cal procedures,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. fuel market.” for auction again. lize the market, we must have diversifica- “Ukrainian society, which has lived with Regulating prices on the gasoline mar- Mr. Kinakh and Mr. Yushchenko tion,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. such implemented conditions, will have to ket doesn’t conform to free-market prin- instead favor a public process of creating Diversification needs to occur at a wake up. I think we will wake up now.” ciples, Mr. Yushchenko stated, and he a list that consists of properties that quick pace, which requires simplification Later that day however, Mr. forbid similar actions in the future. became privatized in violation of of import procedures and the tax system to Yushchenko struck a much more moder- The president also stated in the order Ukrainian law or tender (which refers to fill the market with oil products, she said. ate tone when commenting on the fuel that he would take personal responsibility the process of bidding for a contract). Also, at a more complicated level, crisis with Russia. for the future stability and functioning of Incidentally, the Russian newspaper Ukraine needs to expand its sources of oil “I am sure that it’s possible today to markets. Kommersant published the list of 29 delivery, she said. Ukraine can’t import agree with the Russian side to settle this While Ms. Tymoshenko’s public con- companies that had been obtained from a Caspian or Black Sea oil because the conflict with a change in Ukraine’s posi- flict with Mr. Kinakh made a few head- government official, most likely tied to pipelines don’t exist to pump it to the tion – as to assessments, expectations and lines, more importantly it revealed a rift Mr. Kinakh, who Ms. Tymoshenko sug- refineries, she said. more clarity – in this delicate matter of within the government on how to deal gested was its author. Plans are under way to expand price-setting,” Mr. Yushchenko said. with re-privatization. Kommersant had published the list just pipelines and improve the Kremenchuk He added that the Ukrainian leadership After insisting the Ukrainian govern- days before President Yushchenko was refinery’s ability to receive oil by rail in did not behave in the best way in dealing ment had not created any black list, that it ready to make it public. The government three months’ time, Ms. Tymoshenko said. with the fuel-price crisis, a likely refer- had not discussed or voted for any such was still making the final adjustments to Starting July 1, the Kremenchuk refin- ence to Ms. Tymoshenko’s comments. list, Ms. Tymoshenko then revealed her the re-privatization process. ery will increase production by 1.5 times The Verkhovna Rada responded to Ms. distaste for how Mr. Kinakh, with the Among the companies on the list, to 900,000 tons a month, she said, Tymoshenko’s request the next day, with president’s support, is leading the re-pri- seven of which are owned, partly owned enough for Ukraine to achieve a serious 310 of 410 national deputies voting to vatization efforts. or controlled by Donetsk oligarch Rynat level of oil independence. ratify a bill that canceled import duties on “When there’s one minister putting Akhmetov. Five are owned or partly Ms. Tymoshenko also announced a high-octane gasoline and diesel fuel. together a list in the ruling regime, I want owned by Viktor Pinchuk, former government project to construct a new oil Then on Wednesday, May 18, Mr. to ask, ‘Why do certain enterprises fall President Leonid Kuchma’s son-in-law.

University that Mr. Zvarych was a part- staunchly defended Mr. Zvarych’s record. wrote a candidate’s dissertation related to Yushchenko and Poroshenko... time lecturer there, not a professor as he Rather than blaming Pora for instigat- Plato. (Continued from page 1) had been claiming for at least eight years. ing the scandal, as suggested by Mr. However, when the scandal broke, he are behind the attacks and are gaining In his interview with The Weekly, Mr. Yushchenko, or warring factions within told one Ukrainian reporter that it was from them, Mr. Yushchenko said. He Zvarych said he had full rights to the title the diaspora, as Mr. Zvarych had done, actually a colloquium work, while he told vowed to meet with Yellow Pora’s lead- of professor, even though he did not occu- Mr. Poroshenko selected another target The Weekly that it was preparatory work ers and resolve the matter. py that position or hold that academic rank. for blame. that was supposed to be the basis for a For several weeks, a handful of Zhovta After his press conference, Mr. “The organizers and executors are doctoral thesis. Pora youngsters have been banging on large Yushchenko denied that Mr. Zvarych’s those same people and structures who Mr. Poroshenko said Mr. Zvarych metal drums in front of the Justice Ministry résumé contained any lies. carried out the campaign when Prime never made the claim that he earned a building, protesting Mr. Zvarych’s decision “This is a professional person and, I’m Minister Yushchenko resigned in 2001,” doctoral degree. to deny them status as a political party. convinced, an honest person,” Mr. Mr. Poroshenko said. “These same peo- In May 1998, when he was first elect- Mr. Zvarych said Zhovta Pora fabri- Yushchenko said. “These actions, related ple, who worked against us in 2001 and ed as a national deputy in the Verkhovna cated names of individuals and even to the defense of private interests, don’t in the beginning of 2002, are using the Rada, Mr. Zvarych gave an interview to cities on its applications. take into account the essence of his activ- same technologies now.” Roman Woronowycz of The Ukrainian President Yuschenko said on May 13: ities. All these matters are tied to one The scandal arose only after Mr. Weekly’s Kyiv Press Bureau. He “And today, when these internal political another by the political persecution of his Zvarych halted a stream of crime in cer- informed The Weekly that he had earned conflicts have arisen, I don’t want them (political) stance and activities.” tain oblasts where perpetrators were a Ph.D. in philosophy. to be handled by way of specific, Reporters then asked Mr. Yushchenko evading value-added taxes, Mr. Mr. Zvarych said he has never claimed immoral methods in relation to any par- what political stances Mr. Zvarych is Poroshenko said. to have a doctorate, and he apologized to ticular minister.” under attack for. He then made the suggestion that if The Weekly if he said anything that It was the news website Ukrayinska “You’re forcing me to speak about someone believes Mr. Zvarych lied, they would have led the reporter to believe Pravda that first broke the Zvarych scan- matters that I’d wouldn’t want to dis- should bring the matter to court. that he completed doctoral studies. dal on April 14, reporting that Mr. cuss,” Mr. Yushchenko said. “Let’s agree However, in Ukraine, as in most coun- At his May 10 press conference, Mr. Zvarych had no master’s degree from to discuss this later.” tries, it is not illegal to lie on a résumé. Zvarych suggested that Mr. Woronowycz Columbia University or anywhere else. Also coming to Mr. Zvarych’s defense “They say a mistake has been proven, or confused his Ukrainian, resulting in the In the following weeks, The Weekly was Ukraine’s National Security and a lie has been proven,” Mr. Poroshenko said. error. confirmed with Mr. Zvarych himself that Defense Council Secretary Petro “How was it proven? If someone believes When asked about Mr. Zvarych’s claim he was not an assistant professor at Poroshenko, who appeared on a 1+1 tele- it’s necessary to prove it, bring it to court.” to be a New York University professor, Columbia. Instead, he said he delivered vision news program that examined Mr. In fact, Mr. Zvarych has repeatedly Mr. Poroshenko employed the defense lectures in a position that was not paid. Zvarych’s deceit. altered his claims on his education and constructed by his ally and pointed out The Weekly confirmed with New York After the news report, Mr. Poroshenko experience, sometimes contradicting that there is a distinction between the posi- himself though never directly admitting tion of professor and the title of professor. that he told a lie. Mr. Zvarych has claimed since at least In his Who’s Who submissions since 1998 that he was a New York University 1994, Mr. Zvarych has claimed that he professor between 1983 and 1991.

informational support, education, free- Fourth Congress... dom of conscience, migration and legal (Continued from page 3) issues, youth and sports events, business The figure is inadequate in a multination- and veterans’ issues. al country that counts some 4 million eth- Among guest delegates at the congress nic Ukrainians, according to unofficial were the deputy head of Russian Ministry estimates. Official results of the 2002 of Regional Development, Mikhail census show there are 2.9 million Ponomaryov; the chairman of the Ukrainians in Russia, whose total popu- Ukrainian Parliament’s Committee on lation is 145.2 million. Of the total popu- Human Rights and former Foreign Affairs lation, 104.1 million people are ethnic Minister Hennadii Udovenko, Ukraine’s Russians. The Ukrainian diaspora is the Vice Minister of Culture Olha Kostenko; second largest after the Tatars. and National Deputy Ivan Drach. The Congress of the Association of Greetings to the gathering were sent Ukrainians in Russia adopted a resolution by: Verkhovna Rada Chairman that outlined new directions for the dias- Volodymyr Lytvyn, Ukraine’s Foreign pora. These include, first of all, promo- Affairs Minister , Russian tion of its national-cultural program to Minister of Regional Development Markian Hadzewycz Russian government level. Another Vladimir Yakovlev, and the chairman of A leaflet issued by Pora notes: “Caution! Zvarych. He lies.” Such leaflets are important step is a plan to create several the Russian parliamentary Committee on posted all over Kyiv; this one was in front of the Ministry of Justice. committees in charge of cultural activity, Nationalities, Yevgeniy Trofimov. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 No. 21 Prime minister, MPs welcome students from Ukraine for Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program

OTTAWA – Prime Minister Paul Martin and fellow Liberal MPs Borys Wrzesnewskyj (Etobicoke Center) and Walt Lastewka (St. Catharines), both of Ontario, welcomed to Canada’s national Parliament 28 future leaders of Ukraine participating in the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program (CUPP). The university students, who just arrived from Ukraine, began their intern- ship with parliamentarians on a high note with this personal welcome from the prime minster. This year marks the 15th anniversary of the establishment of the CUPP, which is supported by the Chair of Ukrainian Studies Foundation of Toronto. Under the direction of the president of the Chair of Ukrainian Studies Foundation, Ihor W. Bardyn, the CUPP has provided Ukrainian university students an exceptional opportu- nity to learn how democracy functions in Canada by working closely with Canadian Members of Parliament of all parties. An enthusiastic supporter of CUPP and the Chair of Ukrainian Studies Foundation of Toronto, Mr. Wrzesnewskyj and his family foundation Dopomoha Ukraini/Aid Ukraine, recent- ly donated $15,000 to the Chair of Prime Minister Paul Martin (seated, center), flanked by MPs Walt Lastewka (left) and Borys Wrzesnewskyj pose for a Ukrainian Studies Foundation to help photo with students from Ukraine who arrived in Canada to participate in the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Program. bring the 28 Ukrainian students to Canada. in establishing a multi-party democratic Orange Revolution when Ukraine’s con- of the President of Ukraine, the Commenting on the importance of the state as a fully independent nation. The tinuing democratic development was at a Parliament of Ukraine, Ukraine’s CUPP for Ukraine’s future, Mr. experience gained by the more than 500 crossroads.” Constitutional Court, at various institu- Wrzesnewskyj underscored that: “The graduates of the CUPP program proved “Today, CUPP graduates are using tions of higher learning throughout the establishment of the CUPP in 1990 was vital not only during Ukraine’s initial their experiences and skills developed in country, the United Nations, the World significant because it came at a time steps toward a functioning civil society, Canada to work for the betterment of Bank and many other institutions and when Ukraine faced immense challenges but just as importantly during the recent Ukraine and are employed in the Office organizations,” the MP noted.

ate another consortium to create such a unit ings with Health Minister Mykola yellow flag and received flowers from the Ruslana... where leukemia patients would be treated. Polischuk to discuss implementing their president and Kyiv’s mayor, Oleksander (Continued from page 1) The Matkiwskys spent much of the potential projects, Dr. Matkiwsky said. Omelchenko, who was in attendance infant, he underscored. concert seated with Ukraine’s president CCRF sold 360 VIP tickets for $150 throughout the entire concert. As a show The fund also plans to further develop and his family, discussing their ideas for each, Ms. Matkiwsky said. Thousands of appreciation, Ruslana shouted out her improving medical care in Ukraine. two additional infant cardiac surgery bought general admission tickets for $15 trademark, “Heyyyy!” drawing loud They said that the atmosphere for chari- each. Kyiv Children’s Clinical Hospital applause from the audience. departments in order to prevent birth ty work in Ukraine will improve signifi- defects, and work with 11 partner hospitals No. 2 and Dnipropetrovsk Children’s Mrs. Matkiwsky came on stage to thank cantly under Mr. Yushchenko’s leadership. Clinical Hospital No. 2 will each receive Ruslana, and then presented a film to the in improving their intensive care units. “Our relationship with the government “The goal is to prevent as many pre- high-quality neonatal intensive care audience that showed scenes of the is extremely open, welcoming and very equipment thanks to the concert. Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund’s work. mature deaths as possible,” Dr. positive, which is totally different from Ruslana’s performance was replete “I was touched and I even felt that this Matkiwsky underscored. the past 10 years,” Dr. Matkiwsky said. with visual spectacles. Fountains in front concert was for me,” said concert-goer Ukraine currently has no bone marrow In the next several weeks, the of the stage shot water into the air in syn- Nadia Paraschak, whose husband, transplant unit, and CCRF is trying to cre- Matkiwskys will conduct several meet- chronization with the music. Flames Roman, received orders to work in the burst into the air, and fireworks sprayed 30-kilometer Chornobyl zone for two the air in front of the two-tiered stage months one year after the accident. where dancers awed the crowd and musi- He died of cancer several years later at Eurovision contest under way in Kyiv cians played instruments such as Hutsul age 39. trembity, kettle drums and modern, elec- Also attending the concert were Vice tronic keyboards. Minister of Humanitarian Affairs Mykola “I never have seen this type of a show Tomenko and Minister of Culture Oksana in Ukraine,” said Myroslav Nykolaev, the Bilozir, who danced to Ruslana’s music managing director of the Dzherelo center alongside Gryndzholy, the young musicians in Lviv, who attended the concert with from Ivano-Frankivsk representing Ukraine his wife and disabled daughter, Marta, in this year’s Eurovision Song Contest. who befriended Ruslana six years ago. Prior to Ruslana’s performance, “This is a good example for other Gryndzholy performed their revised ver- artists that something on this level can sion of “Razom Nas Bahato,” consisting of take place in Ukraine,” he added. lyrics in English and a rewritten chorus in Ruslana has been actively raising Ukrainian, without the political references. money for the Dzherelo Center in Lviv CCRF has worked in Ukraine for 15 since 1999, long before she became years, delivering more than $52 million famous, Mr. Nykolaev said, adding that in hospital supplies and medical equip- the singer typically takes the initiative of ment. setting up charity concerts. The Ruslana concert wasn’t the first “She calls us and says, ‘You know, time CCRF held a fund-raising concert in there’s a chance coming up to host a con- Ukraine, Dr. Matkiwsky said. For cert,’ ” Mr. Nykolaev said. “She has Chornobyl’s 10-year anniversary in 1996, always remembered us.” the fund hosted a Presidential Concert at Ruslana and her dancers changed cos- the Kyiv Opera Theater featuring per- tumes at least half a dozen times, wear- formers from all over Europe. ing outfits that ranged from white shar- However, government officials avary to tight black leather pants and demanded half the seats in the theater, Zenon Zawada mini-skirts. She performed the entire thereby sharply limiting the number of KYIV – The founding duo of Gryndzholy (known in English as Greenjolly), “Wild Dances” album, singing about half tickets that CCRF could sell in order to Roman Kostyuk (left) and Roman Kalyn smile for the international press May the songs in English and the other half in raise money, Dr. Matkiwsky said. 16 at a press conference for the Eurovision 2005 Song Contest in Kyiv. The Ukrainian. “This time was different,” he said. “A Ivano-Frankivsk natives, joined by saxophonist Andrii Pysetskyi, will perform a After the concert, Ruslana stood in lot of people came, bought tickets and de-politicized version of “Razom Nas Bahato” at the finals on May 21. front of a large screen with the blue-and- had a good time.” No. 21 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 11 Selfreliance credit union supports Chicago’s St. Nicholas School by Marta R. Leseiko math and technology laboratories. The renovation costs Selfreliance that we’ve been actively working with St. are nearing $1 million. Nicholas school for many years. Our credit union was cre- CHICAGO – Not only does Selfreliance Ukrainian In these difficult economic times, youth organizations, ated in 1951 by our community, our credit union is owned American Federal Credit Union give donations and businesses, cultural institutions, parishes and schools by our community and our credit union is here to serve sponsor educational programs for the students at St. look to the pillar of a community, which provides stabili- our community. All of the students here at St. Nicholas are Nicholas Ukrainian Cathedral School but ty in the Ukrainian American community. In Chicago that part of our community and we’re very grateful to you, to President/CEO Bohdan Watral met with all the students pillar of strength is Selfreliance Ukrainian American your parents, to your friends for having helped during National Credit Union Youth Week and attended Federal Credit Union, with its home office located in the Selfreliance grow, for having Selfreliance help you.” an assembly in the school auditorium several days later. heart of the Ukrainian Village on 2332 W. Chicago Ave. Mr. Watral continued: “We would like to increase the This unique elementary school (pre kindergarten Selfreliance has a history of supporting St. Nicholas amount of support that we give to the students here at through eighth grade) will celebrate the 70th year of its school and the Ukrainian American community. In St. Nicholas because we think it’s so important to be existence in 2006. The school is owned and supported 2004, $902,861 were allocated by Selfreliance to the able to go to St. Nicholas School and have the education by St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral and par- Ukrainian American community as assistance, and St. that you have here, to have these wonderful teachers tially by Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Parish. Nicholas Cathedral School received over $50,000. and staff that are here to teach you to be better citizens It is accredited by the Catholic Archdiocese of In the first half of 2005, St. Nicholas school received of the United States, to go to a Catholic school here, go Chicago and the State of Illinois Education Department. monetary donations in the amount of $60,000; $50,000 to church and to also learn about the Ukrainian heritage Its graduates are accepted at some of the finest high to help offset the school’s operating deficit and $10,000 and about Ukraine.” schools in the area, including Ignatius, Fenwick, to sponsor and underwrite an aggressive marketing He continued with a special surprise: “We did a con- campaign that is aimed at bringing St. Nicholas school tribution this year to help the school, but I think it would into the public eye and making it viable into the future. be important to help every single student here so that Selfreliance also interacts with the school’s students they enjoy school all the more. Maybe we could provide and is a source of education on financial literacy, raising all of the students a pizza day once a month! Would you awareness and introducing the benefits of credit union like that?” There was cheering in the auditorium. membership. Mrs. Finiak then introduced another guest speaker, During National Credit Union Youth Week, April 17- the consul general of Ukraine, Boris Bazylevskyi, 23, Selfreliance held a promotion in conjunction with whose daughter Anastasia, attends first grade at the St. Nicholas School. To kick off the promotion, students school and was the first to return her $5 sum buddy were encouraged to start saving with a $5 “Sum Buddy book to the school office. Account” book. Each student receives .50 cents as an Mr. Bazylevskyi made a simple and brief speech, incentive to start saving. Students who brought back describing St. Nicholas as “the best school in America.” their completed $5 book by April 26 to be deposited He said he was happy to see so many students, and he into their account at Selfreliance UAFCU received advised them to love their parents and continue support- backpacks, translucent piggy banks, bubble pens and ing and loving Selfreliance. Selfreliance tote bags, all donated by Selfreliance. In conclusion, Mr. Watral spoke about the recent visit Students who did not have an account established at by President Viktor Yushchenko and the first lady of Selfreliance were introduced to the benefits of a credit Ukraine. He reminded the students that they are all a union, encouraged to become members and open a sav- part of history in Ukraine, as they participated in the ings account, and enroll in “School Deposit Day” – an president’s visit to Chicago. ongoing savings program instituted by Selfreliance and Finally, every student who participated in the National incorporated into the school’s curriculum to deposit Credit Union Youth Week promotion received a special money every Tuesday. prize donated by Selfreliance and had the opportunity to Throughout National Credit Union Youth Week, liter- shake hands and take a photograph with President/CEO ature was distributed on membership, savings and edu- Watral. To end the assembly, the entire school body and Bohdan Watral, president/CEO of Selfreliance cational programs/services. The promotional week guests gathered on stage for a group picture. Each child Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union, presents ended with a surprise, when the students were informed will receive this photograph as a school memory. a gift to a pupil of St. Nicholas Cathedral School. that President/CEO Watral had accepted an invitation to St. Nicholas School extended their sincere gratitude attend the school assembly on Tuesday, April 26. not only to President/CEO Watral, but to his executive Maria Finiak, the eighth grade teacher, began the board of directors; Ivan Leseiko, Oleh Karawan, Oresta Whitney Young, Walter Payton and Lane. Students assembly by noting that “Selfreliance has supported the Fedyniak, Michael R. Kos and Victor Wojtychiw and greatly benefit from its solid academic program and school for many years and has sponsored many events the marketing manager, Walter Tun. consistently achieve excellent scores on national at the school.” She recaped the promotional week and achievement tests. stated, “I’m happy to say that from last year we had 45 * * * Due to the vast changes that transpired in the young children participating in our School Deposit Day To make a tax-exempt donation to St. Nicholas Ukrainian Village in the past several decades – the program and we rose up to 63 accounts this year!” School, readers may contact Marta R. Leseiko, c/o St. movement of many young Ukrainians to the suburbs, She then introduced the guest: “Today, we have a Nicholas Cathedral School, 2200 W. Rice St., Chicago, the arrival of the new generation of Ukrainians and the very special opportunity to meet with the president and IL 60622; telephone, (773) 782-4972 or e-mail martu- relocation of other ethnic races – the demographic pro- CEO of Selfreliance, who happens to be an alumnus of [email protected]. file of the neighborhood has drastically changed. The St. Nicholas Cathedral School, Bohdan Watral.” schools stability and enrollment are declining. Noting that Mr. Watral also served as treasurer on the The aging school building requires major and very school board, she said, “Mr. Watral truly appreciates St. expensive renovations. The new window walls alone are Nicholas and our children, and Selfreliance Ukrainian Ukrainian contender eliminated estimated at $225,000. The students need new science, American Federal Credit Union has always been a strong sponsor of education and also now of financial literacy.” from ‘American Idol’ competition Marta R. Leseiko is marketing director of St. Mr. Watral began: “It’s so marvelous to see how excit- Nicholas Cathedral School ed everyone is today. We’re very grateful from PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Anthony Fedorov, the 20- year-old Ukrainian who had been competing on the hit television show “American Idol,” was eliminat- ed from the competition on May 11. Mr. Fedorov, who underwent a series of surgeries when he was four months old, was one of the last four contestants vying for the title of this year’s “American Idol” and was ousted with only two weeks left in the show. According to the , Mr. Fedorov was diagnosed with a growth in his throat when he was a toddler. Doctors in Moscow performed a series of surgeries, one of which left him in a coma and required an emergency tracheotomy. Doctors said Mr. Fedorov would never be able to talk again. “It’s just amazing,” Mr. Fedorov’s girlfriend, Iryna Gleyzer, told the AP. “He walked around with a tube for a couple years of his life.” And though he’s overcome that hurdle, Mr. Fedorov still carries a scar from the surgical procedure. In 1994 Mr. Fedorov, older brother Denis and their parents, Vladimir and Natalia, moved to the United States from Ukraine. Mr. Fedorov says he was named Anatoliy after his grandfather, but now goes by the name Anthony because it’s easier to pronounce, the AP reported. The Fedorov family lives in Trevose, Pa. Students of St. Nicholas Cathedral School assemble to hear Bohdan Watral’s remarks. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 No. 21 Press officer of Ukrainian Catholic Church in Canada reflects on his front-row seat to history

by Christopher Guly tion of the Byzantine divine liturgy in the since 1962. don’t understand you people. This is Special to The Ukrainian Weekly history of Christianity with over 1 mil- But amid overseeing media logistics simply the serpent’s tail swinging and lion people in attendance at the service in and handling interview requests from flailing after its head has been cut off. I OTTAWA – Since his ordination to the Lviv. journalists, the Rev. Nowakowski might don’t intend to leave my people now priesthood in 1989, the Rev. Ken (Pope St. Clement I and Pope St. also get an opportunity to revisit some of that I’m back here again. No, I’m not Nowakowski has had a front-row seat to his own personal history and spend time going, and neither are you. We’re stay- some of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Martin VI were both martyred on Ukrainian territory during the first mil- with his former boss. ing here.’ Church’s most historic events. Appointed chief of staff to Cardinal “I had to go back to the staff and say, In 1991 he traveled from with lennium of Christianity.) And, this month, the 47-year-old Lubachivsky in 1990, the Rev. ‘Well, he’s decided to stay as head of the the late Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Nowakowski held the same position Church – so we’re all staying,’ ” the Rev. Lubachivsky, when the former major native of North Battleford, Saskatchewan, and graduate of the pub- under Cardinal Husar when the major Nowakiwski said. archbishop returned to Ukraine to archbishop became the administrator of By noon the next day, when Cardinal lic relations and advertising program at reclaim the archeparchial see of Lviv 45 the Lviv Archeparchy in 1997 and later Lubachivsky gathered with his staff at Edmonton’s Grant MacEwan College years after the Soviets sent the Church head of the Church in 2001. lunch at his residence, they heard the underground. will, in his capacity as press officer for But the two men knew each other news: the putsch had ended. The Rev. Nowakowski was present in the Ukrainian Catholic Church in before then. “He looked at us and said, ‘You have 1992 as about 1 million Ukrainians Canada, be present in Winnipeg when When the Rev. Nowakowski was a no faith. God didn’t lead us here just to seminarian at the St. Josaphat’s Pontifical end it all,’” recalled the Rev. Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in Rome, Nowakowski. then-Archimandrite Husar (who served “He said, ‘How would it have looked as abbot of the Studite monastery) con- if the head of the Church would have fled ducted the Canadian’s pre-ordination the country when things seemed to get spiritual retreat at the monastery outside rough? I’m a pastor, and my place is here Rome in 1989. with my flock.’ ” “I was taking myself very seriously – “I’ll remember that forever. He was perhaps too seriously – keeping the four- there for his people,” the Rev. day retreat very silent,” recalled the Rev. Nowakowski stated. Nowakowski, who has also served as rec- A fourth-generation Ukrainian tor of Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Canadian who barely spoke his ances- Seminary in Ottawa since November tral language when he arrived in 2001. Ukraine 14 years ago, the Rev. “I was careful to not overeat – and I Nowakowski was there to witness and also decided during the retreat to give experience many such historical up espresso. “I knew that Archimandrite moments. Lubomyr would take a coffee break in Some were personal – such as the the mid-afternoon and wanted to ask time a Ukrainian bishop, the late him a question regarding my spirituali- Filomen Kurchaba (the former auxiliary ty. I found him in the little coffee room bishop of the Lviv Archeparchy who and was about to speak with him when also served as provincial superior of the an elderly nun came up to me and Redemptorist priests and brothers in offered me a cup of espresso,” he relat- Ukraine), who spent many years serv- The Rev. Ken Nowakowski ed. ing the underground Church, told the “I quickly declined her offer. But Rev. Nowakowski that he as a young turned out to pay their respects when the Cardinal Lubomyr Husar convenes the Archimandrite Lubomyr told me: priest had “probably celebrated and remains of the Church’s former leader, first meeting of the Church’s permanent ‘Brother, look how she wants to serve attended more liturgies in a Church” Cardinal Josyf Slipyj, were interred in synod in Canada. you, let her serve you. There will be than he had. the crypt of Lviv’s St. George Cathedral. The event, which runs from May 22 enough people who are not so generous Other moments, by their magnitude, In 2001 the Rev. Nowakowski wit- to 26, will include a three-day work- to you in your life. When people wish to were overwhelming. nessed crowds similar in size turn up to shop for members of the Canadian hier- be kind to you, you should let them. The Rev. Nowakowski said he will greet the late John Paul II when he archy, clergy and laity, called ‘Enjoy your espresso with humility.’ never forget March 30, 1991, when became the first pope to “voluntarily” “Encounter 2005” – the first time such “His Beatitude has a no-nonsense way Cardinal Lubachivsky set foot on visit Ukraine and led the largest celebra- a conference has been held in Canada of approaching one’s soul to do the right Ukrainian soil after spending half a cen- thing,” the Rev. Nowakowski said. tury in exile, part of which was spent in The Rev. Nowakowski remembers the United States. Cardinal Lubachivsky, who died on “We were overwhelmed by the greet- December 14, 2000, at the age of 86, to ing of well over 800,000 people who Progress reported toward recognition have been no less direct – specifically, on lined the streets from the Lviv airport to one occasion. St. George’s Cathedral,” said the Rev. of theology as a field of study in Ukraine It was August 19, 1991, and the Nowakowski, who also headed the Religious Information Service of Ukraine (as of early 2005) do not have the status Ukrainian-born major archbishop’s pres- Ukrainian Catholic charitable organiza- of higher educational institutions, and the ence in Lviv was in jeopardy. tion, Caritas Ukraine, and the Church-run KYIV – Ukraine’s Ministry of diplomas these schools offer upon com- Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev Andrey Sheptytsky Hospital, during the Education will study the issue of the gov- had been taken into custody as part of an decade he spent in Ukraine. pletion are not recognized by the state. ernment recognition of theology as a attempted coup staged by Communist Originally, Cardinal Lubachivsky was Thus, tens of thousands of priests, above field of academic study, as well as the hard-liners. scheduled to spend only 10 weeks in all of Christian denominations, have no issue of granting the status of higher edu- As the Soviet Union spiralled into Ukraine in 1991 as part of a “pastoral higher education as far as the state is cational establishments to spiritual semi- chaos, Cardinal Lubachivsky – who less visit” approved by Soviet authorities. concerned, and cannot work in non-reli- naries and academies. So says a report than five months before had returned to But, as the weeks progressed, he realized from the press service of the Christian gious (secular) institutions and organiza- his homeland – was advised by he couldn’t leave the country, the Rev. Democratic Union Party (CDU) posted tions.” Ukrainian national activists to leave Nowakowski explained. on May 10. The Christian Democratic Union said Ukraine once again. “There was such an outpouring of The statement regarding the Ministry it intends to carefully monitor the resolu- “We, as members of his staff, were expressions of faith that Cardinal of Education was the subject of a letter tion of this issue, which is important for told there was a brief window of opportu- Lubachivsky made a decision to official- (No. 41-02/125) from Deputy Secretary all Churches and denominations in nity – maybe a few hours before the ly return as head of the Church and of State Markian Lubkivskyi to Ukraine. tanks would roll in and surround Lviv – reside in Ukraine rather than in exile,” he Volodymyr Stretovych, head of the CDU. The movement for state recognition of and Cardinal Lubachivsky and one or recalled. The letter was a response to an official theological education in Ukraine was ini- two key members of his staff could “When he asked those of us who statement by delegates of the seventh tiated by the Ukrainian Catholic quickly exit by car over the border to worked on his Roman staff if we would gathering of the CDU that took place on University (UCU). With UCU support, Poland to see how things would unfold,” be willing to help re-establish the admin- March 26 in Kyiv. The statement, which Vasyl Kremen, former minister of educa- said the Rev. Nowakowski. istrative and pastoral structures of the was sent to Ukraine’s president, talked tion, issued order No. 280 “On amending “They didn’t want the head of the Church, I think I thought about it for 15 about granting official status to the aca- the list of fields and specialties offered to Church to be caught in a position where seconds and said, ‘Absolutely, yes’ – demic field of theology and to spiritual train specialists at higher educational he would be arrested – and maybe even even though my Ukrainian was virtually schools. establishments, according to respective murdered,” he added. non-existent,” the Rev. Nowakowski The statement said, among other educational and qualifying levels” on It was left to the Rev. Nowakowski to said. things: “The representatives of Churches April 29, 2002, but the matter did not go deliver the somber news to the cardinal. He underscored: “I couldn’t think of a and religious organizations that are active farther. “I told him just to take whatever he need- more exciting place to be as a member of in Ukraine do not have the possibility to During her first address on February 4, ed. A sister would be there in a moment the Ukrainian Catholic Church. I realized receive a religious education that is rec- Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko to help him pack. He looked at me and that to be there – at the rebirth of our ognized at the state level. Formally, 173 stressed the need for state recognition of said, ‘I’m not leaving.’ Church and to actually be part of the religious schools (seminaries, academies, religious education on par with other “I said, ‘Your Beatitude, we don’t rebirth of a nation – was to see history institutes, etc.) with over 20,000 students fields of study. have a lot of time,’ to which he said: ‘I happen in front of my face.” No. 21 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 13 Project documents “ordinary women in extraordinary times” of World War II by Oksana Zakydalsky an oral history of the underground Ukrainian Catholic Church under the TORONTO – The oral history archive, Soviets. Since then, Ms. Fedorowych has consisting of video and audio taped inter- taken part in several oral history projects views, of the Ukrainian Canadian of the Institute of Historical Research. Research and Documentation Center On April 7, a public presentation of (UCRDC) is the largest such Ukrainian the book project by Ms. Fedorowych was collection anywhere. The recording of sponsored by the UCRDC and CIUS. these interviews began in the mid-1980s, The compilation of material for the when the center was gathering witness book “The Ukrainian Woman in World testimony for its documentary on the War II” began with the delineation of the Ukrainian Famine, “Harvest of Despair,” source material: interviews with women, and their number continued to grow dur- born in Ukraine between 1893 and 1941 ing the collection of material for the film who were witnesses and/or participants “Between Hitler and Stalin – Ukraine in in events leading up to and during the World War II,” released in 2003 second world war as well as in events (English-language version) and 2005 that were consequences of the war. The (Ukrainian-language version). interviews were conducted in the period The archive has also been enlarged 1979-2004 in Ukraine, Poland, Canada, thanks to UCRDC’s cooperation and joint the United States and . projects with the Institute of Historical Fifty such interviews were selected from Research, Ivan Franko National University the UCRDC archives and collections of the in Lviv, and today it contains over 600 cat- Lviv Institute of Historical Research and alogued video and audio records, some of the Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv. Natalia Fedorowych (left) and Iroida Wynnyckyj at the presentation of their which have been transcribed. A few new interviews were added specifi- book on Ukrainian women in World War II. Now the UCRDC is planning to pub- cally for the project. The book will contain lish a selection of the interviews in a book descriptions of all 50 selected interviews, living fall disproportionately on women Army (UPA), rescuers of Jews during the – “The Ukrainian Woman in World War with 20 of them fully transcribed. and they experience and see things men Nazi occupation, targets of forced repa- II.” Iroida Wynnyckyj, archivist of the “Recording the interviews, we did not normally don’t. Such a perspective is triation by the Soviet regime, and victims UCRDC, is one of the editors of the book. aim to present a detailed historical particularly well served by oral history, of atrocities and forced deportations by At the beginning of this year, Natalia description of the period of World War II. which focuses on the individual and on the Polish authorities, prisoners of the Fedorowych, a lecturer in sociology at the Our assignment was to present the experi- the detail. It also records the history that gulag, exiles to Siberia and members of Pedagogical College at the National ences and views of ordinary women on Soviet historiography ignored or falsi- the underground Ukrainian Catholic University in Lviv, spent four months in the events of World War II. Using exam- fied, and it can be a substitute for non- Church. They form a microcosm of a Toronto as a Kolasky Fellow, preparing ples provided by concrete persons, we existent documentation. society that survived through some of the the selected material for publication. tried to recreate everyday life in circum- The 20 interviews to be presented in worst cataclysms of the 20th century – The John Kolasky Memorial stances of social cataclysms, to see how transcribed form were selected to include famine, war and oppression under vari- Endowment Fund, set up in 1990 and these persons reacted in specific situa- a wide variety of life stories. The inter- ous foreign occupations. administered by the Canadian Institute tions, what they were thinking, what viewed women were born in many cities Fortunately these stories – and hundreds for Ukrainian Studies (CIUS), sponsors prompted them to one or another set of of Soviet Ukraine (Kyiv, Khmelnytsky, of others – have been recorded and form a three- to nine-month research projects in actions, why and with whom they worked Odesa, ) and in regions of western part of the UCRDC oral history archive. It the social sciences and history at a together,” Ms. Fedorowych explained. Ukraine (Volyn, Carpatho-Ukraine and is hoped that the publication of the book Canadian university. Ms. Wynnyckyj Being in the theater of war, women Galicia); one interviewee was born in “The Ukrainian Woman in World War II” became acquainted with Natalia were active participants in the political Siberia. They include women whose hus- will not only fill out the history of Ukraine Fedorowych 10 years ago in Lviv, when events of the time. One of the reasons for bands were executed and who themselves during the war but will bring attention to Ms. Fedorowych was an interviewer for selecting women’s interviews as a special were imprisoned by Poles, Germans and the archives of the UCRDC and encourage Borys Gudziak (now the Rev. Dr. group was the fact that women can offer Soviets. They were “Ostarbeiters (slave researchers and scholars to use them to fill Gudziak, rector of the Ukrainian Catholic an added perspective: the burdens of laborers),” members of the nationalist the blank pages of the history of Ukrainian University in Lviv) who was assembling family and the demands of day-to-day underground and the Ukrainian Insurgent society in the 20th century. BOOK NOTES

ambiance of the author’s socio-politically Second collection of feuilletons and culturally prominent family and her beloved native city of Lviv. As such they by Olha Kuzmowycz is released also are a personal memoir to be passed on to her children and grandchildren. “Pro Vchora i Siohodni” (About Yesterday and Today, Collected Sketches and Concurrently, the work is also a reflec- Feuilletons) by Olha Kuzmowycz. Lviv-New York: published by the author, 2003. tion of what Lviv was like before the war 310 pp. $10. and of its significance in terms of Ukrainian history and culture. The book is also a by Ika Koznarska Casanova bers of her family, the Fedaks and the chronicle of the life of the Ukrainian dias- Sheparovyches, were leading activists – pora in North America in its myriad aspects Journalist and editor Olha Kuzmowycz, including such historic figures in the - tracing its life and its basic operative prin- who writes under the pseudonym “O-KA” socio-political life of the time as Yevhen ciples and values, on the individual level in Svoboda, the Ukrainian-language Konovalets and Andriy Melnyk; the inter- and as a “hromada,” or community. newspaper published by the Ukrainian im displaced persons-political refugee The introduction to the collection, titled National Association, released a second period; and the subsequent phase of the “Zbirka Narysiv – ‘Yak Kapsulka Chasu’ ” collection of her writings and feuilletons Ukrainian émigré experience and life in (A Collection of Short Essays [which titled “Pro Vchora i Siohodni” (About America. Her writings also serve as a per- serves] As a Time Capsule) is penned by Yesterday and Today). The first collection, sonal commentary on topics of the day Larissa Zaleska Onyshkevych, president of titled “Pro Tse i Te” (About This and and as observations of everyday life. the Shevchenko Scientific Society in the That) appeared in 2000 (see The Her writings encompass commentary on United States (Ukrainian acronmyn, NTSh). Ukrainian Weekly, October 22, 2000). historic moments, as well as current events Presentations of the book were held at Mrs. Kuzmowycz, who, since joining and mores, in addition to vignettes about the Shevchenko Scientific Society in the editorial staff of Svoboda in 1981, has notable personages and cultural activists. New York on October 30, 2004, and this penned some 1,250 feuilletons which have Among her subjects are colleagues of her The cover of “Vchora i Siohodni” fea- year, on April 16, in Philadelphia under appeared under the heading “Pro Tse it own generation who, as post-World War II tures a painting of Lviv by Mykhailo the auspices of Ukrainian National Te,” is one of the most active journalists political refugees and émigrés, were among Barabash, titled “Zymovyi Lviv” Women’s League of America Branch 43. on the Ukrainian scene, and an active those instrumental in creating the infra- (Lviv in Winter). Speaking about the author and her member of Ukrainian community organi- structure of Ukrainian community life in work on both occasions was poet and lit- zations, principal among them, the the United States and in instilling values “Pro Vchera i Siohodni,” which makes erary scholar Vasyl Makhno of New Shevchenko Scientific Society, where she and forging principles for its development. connections across time, space and gener- York. Readings of excerpts from the col- is a member of the board, and Plast Feuilletons that reference various ations, is, as noted in the introduction to lection were rendered on both occasions Ukrainian Scouting Organization, in which aspects of the Ukrainian community in the book, akin to entries in a diary, that by New York-based actor and director she has held key leadership positions. America often have a critical dimension come to consitute a time capsule. At its Ivan Bernatsky, national artist of Ukraine. Mrs. Kuzmowycz’s writings, which which, as noted in the introduction and core, these are observations written for The book is available for $10 by writing reflect her varied life experiences, consti- foreword to the book, were welcomed by future generations to convey a sense of to the author, c/o Svoboda, P .O. Box 280, tute a chronicle of the times: of pre-war some readers, while others found them how things were – on a personal level 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054; or Lviv and the intelligentsia of which mem- harder to acknowledge. that reflect the particular milieu and by calling (973) 292-9800, ext. 3072. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 No. 21

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The Executive Committee and the entire UNA member- ship wish to express their sincerest sympathy to her hus- IN MEMORIAM band, Jarema, son Yarema with his wife Ina and their children, her brother Marian with his wife Nadia and all Dr. George Michael Cehelsky family members. The funeral liturgy was held on Monday, May 16, at St. September 6, 1906 – May 31, 2001 George’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in New York City.

Veterinarian, Plastun Lisovyi Chort, Author Ç¥˜Ì‡ ∫ª ԇϒflÚ¸! 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 No. 21

Eastern Europe are finally being heard at In Baltics... the heart of European institutions. And he (Continued from page 2) is glad. Latvian President Vaire Vike- “I believe the fact that Europe has SUMA (Yonkers) Freiberga was in Moscow on May 9, but begun to speak out [on this issue] is she has made it clear that, in addition to thanks to the efforts of the Baltic coun- Federal Credit Union paying homage to the millions of Soviet tries and the countries of Eastern Europe, soldiers who laid down their lives to which were also under Soviet power – defeat the Nazis, she intends to remind although not to the degree of the Baltic Russians of their past sins. The leaders of states,” Mr. Stepens said. “They have Estonia and Lithuania turned down the done their work and they have explained Kremlin’s invitation. their history to their Western partners. European Commission Vice-President And these partners have begun to under- Guenter Verheugen urged Moscow to stand.” 3 Month CD acknowledge the damage caused by the High-school history teacher Dzintra 50-year Soviet occupation of the Baltics. Liepina agrees. But she also worries that U.S. National Security Adviser Stephen the deteriorating tone of the discussion – APR (3.05% APY) Hadley made a similar statement. which she says is fueled by the Russian- In response, Russian officials have language media both in Russia and in 3.00% issued a series of condemnations, ques- Latvia that sometimes portray Latvians tioning whether the West has forgotten as fascist sympathizers – threatens to poi- the magnitude of the Soviet sacrifice in son already strained relations. She also World War II. Russia’s Foreign Ministry worries it could drive a further wedge issued an official statement on May 4 between Latvia’s majority ethnic 2 Year CD denying that the Soviet Union had ever Latvians and the country’s large Russian- occupied the Baltics, saying the Red speaking minority. Army had been invited in by those coun- “What I think is that the mass media APR (4.08% APY) tries’ governments. have a very strong effect on people in Presidential aide Sergei Yastrzhemb- Russia and lately one can feel that people 4.00% have begun to believe [these distortions.] skii expounded on that statement in BONUS! .25% extra for CD deposits $100,000 or more. Moscow last week: “The troop deploy- Every day they are told that Latvians are ment, I repeat, was carried out on the fascists, that they are a bad lot. This has Main Office basis of mutual consent, a clearly become so politicized that maybe these expressed political will and, most impor- people already are starting to think that 125 Corporate Blvd. tantly, agreements signed by the existing Hitler and [Nazi] Germany did not exist, Yonkers, New York 10701-6841 authorities legitimately elected by the that the biggest evil was Latvia,” Ms. Tel: 914-220-4900 Fax: 914-220-4090 populations of those three Baltic states.” Liepina said. E-mail address: [email protected] Now that the Baltic states are mem- This year, in his state-of-the-nation bers of NATO and the European Union, address, Russian President Vladimir Putin 1-888-644-SUMA concerns are being expressed that the dis- called the break-up of the Soviet Union cord could cast a shadow over the the “greatest geopolitical catastrophe of planned EU-Russia summit in Moscow. the 20th century.” Latvian President Vike- To Mr. Stepens, the fact that Western Freiberga called it the greatest event in states are willing to finally confront 20th century European history. The two Moscow over the Molotov-Ribbentrop statements illustrate the gulf in under- Pact means the former captive nations of standing between the two sides. No. 21 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 17

UMANAby George G. Kuritza holds spring conference and family ski vacation CRESTED BUTTE, Colo. – The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA) – Illinois Chapter held a Spring Scientific Conference and Family Ski vacation at the Crested Butte Club Med resort from Saturday, March 26, through Saturday, April 2, in associa- tion with the Ukrainian Ski Club (USC), and sponsored by Lesia Kozicky, owner of Dunwoodie Travel Agency of Yonkers, N.Y. Seventy-four people took part in this ski trip, of which 40 were UMANA members, families and/or asso- ciates. The purpose of this scientific assem- bly and ski vacation was to draw mem-

The final run at the Crested Butte Club Med resort with all UMANA conference attendees, members of the Ukrainian Ski Club, family members and friends.

bers of the Ukrainian medical and scien- This scientific conference was cine. In-depth lectures on various med- tific communities, their families, associ- designed to provide a broad overview of ical and scientific topics served to stimu- ates and friends for a week of an accred- various medical and scientific topics for late an open forum for discussion, and ited scientific conference, as well as an the medical practitioner and other health enhance clinical and diagnostic skills. enjoyable ski holiday. Early morning (7-9 care professionals, who have a primary Ample time was scheduled for questions a.m.) scientific sessions left ample time interest in general medicine, its various in order to encourage dialogue between for skiing and other winter-related activi- subspecialties, as well as medical sci- the participating faculty and course atten- ties with family, friends and colleagues. ence. dees. The educational format included large Course attendees had the opportunity Through its multifaceted curriculum of Lydia Martynec Mojsiak speaks at group lectures, which were followed by to listen and learn from medical and sci- UMANA’s Spring Scientific Conference. discussions with the course faculty. entific experts in various fields of medi- (Continued on page 19)

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Philatelic and Numismatic Society holds stamp meet in Lehighton by Andrew O. Martyniuk (UPNS) held its annual “zustrich – stamp April 15-17. bling exhibits so that Ukraine is well rep- meet. As it has for the past six years, the Why Lehighton? Although the society resented. LEHIGHTON, Pa. – Although several Ukrainian Homestead, nestled on a low has discussed and solicited alternate sug- Ukraine is hosting its ninth national weeks earlier than usual, the Mid- hillside in the Pocono Mountains in the gestions for a meet location, none have show, Ukrphilexp, in Kyiv on May 17- Atlantic Chapter of the Ukrainian town of Lehighton in eastern proved feasible. The Ukrainian 22. The last such show was held in Odesa Philatelic and Numismatic Society Pennsylvania – hosted the Zustrich on Homestead continues to be probably the in 2002. Val Zabijaka will be attending most central location for the majority of and representing the society at this event. members who attend and members in the Members present also voted for the East Coast/Midwest region. Members 2004 Narbut Prize – a monetary award to routinely attend from all surrounding the artist with the best design appearing areas: Canada, Connecticut, New York, on a Ukrainian stamp issued in the previ- Maryland, Virginia, Washington, Ohio ous year. and of course, Pennsylvania. On behalf of the society, Dr. Kuzych Another reason Lehighton is popular announced that long-time member for zustrich is the Ukrainian Homestead Alexander Epstein would receive an hon- itself and its staff. Over the past seven orary membership based in large part on years, the staff of the Ukrainian his philatelic research and scholarship Homestead has taken great pains to involving classic trident overprints. The accommodate stamp meet participants by UPNS president also announced the providing affordable accommodations, imminent publication of a revised edition delicious meals, pleasant surroundings, of the “Handbook of Classic Ukrainian and great company. Philately.” In addition to the informal course held In closing, Dr. Kuzych announced on Saturday, April 16, the UPNS held a that, due to lack of demand, the society meeting which was called to order by would discontinue issuing show covers Ingert Kuzych, president, around 2 p.m. for its UKRAINPEX conventions. He Dr. Kuzych announced that the society’s also mentioned that with the passing of UKRAINPEX convention will be held in John Bulat several years back, the society conjunction with the APS Stampshow on was looking for someone to serve as a August 4-7, in Grand Rapids, Mich. trident overprint expert. Several ideas In 2006, the UPNS will participate in were considered and it was decided that two shows. The first will be the Mr. Zabijaka would provide such service Washington 2006 international show until a permanent replacement could be from May 27 to June 3, 2006. This is the found. once-a-decade show the U.S. hosts (usu- As has become traditional over the ally in years ending in “6”). Ukraine Post past several years, members present col- will send a representative to this show lected funds to support Ukrainskyi and two society members, Dr. Kuzych Filatelistychnyi Visnyk (Ukrainian and Jay Carrigan, have submitted Philatelic Herald), which is published by exhibits for possible inclusion in the Viacheslav Anholenko and Viktor show. UKRAINPEX will be held later Mohylnyi in Kyiv ($135 was donated). next year in Chicago in conjunction with Those members contributing $20 receive the annual APS annual Stampshow on a subscription to this journal. August 24-27. This major event will also A special thank you was expressed to be a pan-Slavic show, so Dr. Kuzych Mike Matus for contacting members and urged all members to consider assem- arranging this year’s successful zustrich. No. 21 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 19

Tryzub’s Ukrainian Nationals win

Easternby Eugene Pennsylvania A. Luciw al finals Championship make Tryzub a serious contender for the national championship. HORSHAM, Pa. – On Saturday, May 14, Ukrainian American Sports Center Other Ukrainian soccer news Tryzub’s Ukrainian Nationals won the So far, Tryzub’s youth soccer program U.S. Over-30 Cup Eastern Pennsylvania has been very successful, capturing vari- Championship with a thrilling 1-0 win ous tournaments in the Philadelphia area over Lighthouse. and along the East Coast. Neil Smart scored from 20 yards out Tryzub has four teams at the top of with less than 5 minutes left in regulation their respective spring league divisions: time to seal the win for the under-9 boys – Ukrainian Dynamos; Nats. Goalkeeper Jasyn Rostowsky was under-12 boys – Ukrainian Bulldogs; the other hero of the match, making under-16 boys – Ukrainian Havoc; numerous great acrobatic saves to under-16 boys – Ukrainian Rebels. keep last year’s over-30 champion, The Ukrainian Nationals are also set to Philadelphia-based Lighthouse, off the host the extremely popular Ukrainian scoreboard. Nationals Invitational Soccer The victory gave Tryzub its second Tournament at Tryzubivka over the Eastern Pennsylvania Championship; the course of Memorial Day weekend. On Majors Division team had won the U.S. June 18-19, Tryzubivka will be the venue Open Cup Eastern Pennsylvania champi- for the Ukrainian Sports Federation of onship several weeks earlier. The over- the U.S. and Canada Eastern conference 30s play the Virginia/Maryland (USCAK-East) championship tourna- Champion on Sunday, May 22, at 2 p.m., ment. Celebrations are scheduled in the at home. A victory would launch them to guise of a Saturday club night mixer with the semi-finals of the Region I champi- the players (live dance music) and a festi- onship and direct contention for the U.S. val of Ukrainian folk entertainment national championship. beginning at 2 p.m., following the cham- The victory over Lighthouse and the pionship game, which is scheduled for play of several veterans of prior nation- noon. Chornomorska Sitch to hold 36th annual Sports School

NEWARK, N.J. – The 36th consecu- School is supported by a federal pro- tive annual summer Sports School of gram, thanks to which needy children can Chornomorska Sitch, which traditionally obtain their meals at a reduced rate. The has been held at the Verkhovyna resort in Sitch Sports School has earned high Glen Spey, N.Y., is scheduled there also marks from American sports trainers, this year, for a period of three weeks who have been known to come to the between July 24 and August 14. school with their students for a one-week Training will cover five sports: soccer, stay, during which they observed and volleyball, swimming, tennis and, for the recorded training methods that they first time, basketball. It will be conducted would then introduce in their own sports by outstanding professional instructors, camps. including two from Europe – a volleyball The Chornomorska Sitch Sports instructor from Germany and a swim- School is proud of its graduates, many ming and basketball instructor from of whom have excelled in various sports Lutsk, Ukraine. in different cities of the U.S. and The Sports School accepts boys and Canada. Among them are the aforemen- girls between the ages of 6 and 18. Also tioned Sitch instructors, Messrs. Panas, participating in the training will be Sitch Serheev and Holowinsky, who have coaches – Andrew Panas, Greg Serheev been leading soccer players for many and Roman Holowinsky in soccer, years. Larissa Lukiw and Danylo Levytsky in Applications for the 2005 Sitch Sports tennis – as well as other outstanding ath- School may be obtained by writing to: letes. Ukrainian Sitch Sports School, 680 As in previous years, the Sports Sanford Ave., Newark, NJ 07106.

ing lessons for all from beginners to UMANA holds... experts, all world class meals and bever- (Continued from page 17) ages served in a large buffet-style lodging, activities for participants, this premier and a full schedule of extracurricular educational event served to foster profes- activities for adults and kids, such as: sional development through education, NASTAR-style ski races, mountain barbe- and collegiality across multiple medical cues, evening in-house entertainment, etc. and scientific specialties. An outstanding The daytime weather was postcard faculty was selected based on their indi- perfect, with many days of cloudless ski- vidual areas of expertise, their ability to ing, warm temperatures (upper 40’s); communicate first-hand knowledge of cool evenings with many nights of snow- their areas of specialty to others, and fall. Many families with children utilized their commitment to address issues of the Club Med Kid’s Club for 9 a.m.-4 current concern to attendees. Various p.m. ski lessons and/or baby interdisciplinary conference topics were sitting/supervision. Evenings were filled chosen because of their general interest with camaraderie and nightly in-house to the general cross-section of medical entertainment, such as cabarets, musicals and scientific participants. and various talent shows. Club Med Crested Butte is America’s With the tremendous success of this only totally all-inclusive family ski vaca- year’s conference and family ski vaca- tion with world-class skiing. It is a large tion, the organizers and the UMANA and modern resort at the base of Crested Illinois chapter have vowed to continue Butte Mountain with ski-in/ski-out facili- this tradition, and to hold another scien- ties, located in south-central Colorado just tific meeting next spring, probably from north of Gunnison. Attendees enjoyed: a March 25 through April 1, 2006. Further full week of lift tickets, ski or snowboard- information will be forthcoming. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 No. 21

Tymoshenko fogs reprivatization issue tized properties. “The [draft law] includes to urgently adopt a law on temporarily can- NEWSBRIEFS no list [of companies], only criteria [for celing customs duties on oil imports to (Continued from page 2) KYIV – Prime Minister Yulia revaluation],” Ms. Tymoshenko said. “We defuse the fuel crisis. LUKoil and TNK-BP Tymoshenko on May 16 denied that the charged with looking into objectionable will not allow anybody to manipulate the reportedly introduced rationing at their government has prepared a list of 29 com- past privatization deals, told journalists in selecting or revaluation of companies that Ukrainian gasoline stations on May 16, Kyiv on May 12 that the government panies that were privatized under objec- belong to the opposition or to those who establishing a limit of 10 liters of gasoline wants to review the privatizations of 29 tionable circumstances in the past and will are now in power. As the prime minister I’ll per vehicle. (RFE/RL Newsline) soon be subject to a review, the Ukrayinska tell you that I’m against any [reprivatiza- companies, reported. Mr. Kinakh President to change local administrations said the list is the group’s final recommen- Pravda website reported. Vice Prime tion] lists because they are fraught with partiality.” (RFE/RL Newsline) dation that will be submitted to the Cabinet Minister Anatolii Kinakh and President KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko Viktor Yushchenko said on May 12 and 13, of Ministers and subsequently made pub- Presumed reprivatizations published told a conference on local self-government lic. “Until the courts have made a ruling respectively, that those privatization deals and administration in Kyiv on May 14 that [on each of the cases], please don’t draw would be reviewed. Ms. Tymoshenko told MOSCOW – Kommersant-Daily on he is going to replace all heads of the raion any conclusions or make any forecasts,” journalists that the government will instead May 18 published a list of 29 Ukrainian administrations, as well as make serious Mr. Kinakh added. (RFE/RL Newsline) propose a law on the revaluation of priva- companies that, according to the daily, was changes in the personnel of other state compiled by Ukrainian Vice Prime bodies at the local level, Interfax reported. Minister Anatolii Kinakh for the govern- “Every single leader of the raion adminis- ment to review in view of suspected ques- trations will be replaced. I won’t leave any tionable privatizations. Prime Minister figure – be it in Kyiv, Crimea or any other Yulia Tymoshenko denied that such a list part of Ukraine. The structures that have was made, while Mr. Kinakh and President discredited themselves require special Viktor Yushchenko confirmed its exis- attention in the new personnel policy – it tence. The list published by Kommersant- concerns the tax administration, where Daily includes the Kryvorizhstal steel mill serious changes will take place, it [also] (controlled by Ukrainian oligarchs Rynat concerns the police.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Akhmetov and Viktor Pinchuk) and the Nikopol Ferroalloy Plant (reportedly con- Most Ukrainians approve of president trolled by Mr. Pinchuk), as well as four companies controlled by Russian corpora- KYIV – According to a recent poll con- tions. (RFE/RL Newsline) ducted by the Kyiv International Sociology Institute, 50.8 percent of respondents said PM blames Russia for fuel crisis the performance of President Viktor Yushchenko during his first 100 days was KYIV – Prime Minister Yulia “generally positive,” Zerkalo Nedeli Tymoshenko told journalists in Kyiv on reported on May 14. Of those polled, 30.5 May 15 that the government is taking percent said their attitude toward Mr. measures to settle a fuel crisis that she said Yushchenko is “partly positive and partly was provoked in Ukraine by Russian oil negative,” while 16.2 percent said they dis- companies, Interfax reported. “Some coun- approve of his performance. More than tries were not exactly pleased with the out- 2,000 people throughout Ukraine were sur- come of the Ukrainian [presidential] elec- veyed for the poll, which was taken after tion. Prices [for fuel] from Russia have May 3, President Yushchenko’s 100th day been raised by 30 percent over the past in office. (RFE/RL Newsline) month,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. The previ- ous day, the prime minister charged that FSB head sees overthrow in the works Russian oil companies deliberately cut oil supplies to Ukraine to create the crisis. MOSCOW – Federal Security Service “Russia is forcing us to search for non-con- (FSB) Director Nikolai Patrushev told the ventional ways, because they’ve complete- State Duma on May 12 that his service has ly suspended oil pumping for five days, information that unspecified foreign intelli- though we have all the necessary agree- gence services are more actively trying non- ments [for pumping to continue],” she traditional methods for achieving their goals added. Meanwhile, ITAR-TASS on May 14 and working through international non-gov- quoted press services of the Russian oil ernmental organizations to overthrow gov- companies Tatneft, LUKoil and TNK-BT ernments in CIS countries, RIA-Novosti as saying that Kyiv’s accusations of recent and NTV reported. He said that there is evi- disruptions in their oil supplies to Ukraine dence that these services are working with are unfounded. (RFE/RL Newsline) “orange functionaries” in Ukraine “to instruct Belarusian oppositionists.” Mr. ...as some blame market regulation Patrushev added that the issue was dis- cussed during a meeting of CIS intelli- KYIV – First Vice Prime Minister gence-service directors last month. Among Anatolii Kinakh on May 14 blamed the cur- the organizations that the FSB has under rent problems in the Ukrainian fuel market special surveillance and that are being on new methods of market regulation and investigated, according to Mr. Patrushev, urged the government and businessmen to are the U.S. Peace Corps; the U.K.’s Merlin, discuss ways of settling the crisis, Interfax a British charity that provides health care to reported. “Unfortunately, current methods people in crisis; Saudi Arabia’s Red cannot improve the situation. The results are Crescent Society, the Muslim equivalent of very alarming, we face fuel shortages and a the Red Cross; and Kuwait’s Social Reform decreasing quality of fuel,” Mr. Kinakh Society, a Muslim charity. Mr. Patrushev said. Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr also said that the U.S.-based International Lytvyn on May 15 commented on the eco- Republican Institute held a meeting at its nomic situation in Ukraine in general, and branch in April at which the the fuel crisis in particular, saying the gov- organization allegedly earmarked $5 mil- ernment cannot “resolve the situation by lion to finance opposition movements in way of pressure or some administrative Belarus, NTV reported, quoting Mr. decisions.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Patrushev. “Certain political forces in the Yushchenko seeks talks with oil companies West have adopted a double standard with respect to Russia in the worst tradition of KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko on the Cold War and are trying to weaken May 16 called for negotiations with Russian Russia’s influence in the post-Soviet space,” oil companies to end a deepening fuel crisis Mr. Patrushev said, according to RIA- in Ukraine, Ukrainian news agencies report- Novosti. (RFE/RL Newsline) ed. Mr. Yushchenko said the crisis can be averted if the Ukrainian side adopts a “more Plebiscites promised on EU, NATO clear position” on fuel price controls. KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko on Meanwhile, Prime Minister Yulia May 12 took part in a two-hour television Tymoshenko has denied that the govern- call-in program broadcast by four nation- ment’s price controls were responsible for wide channels: ICTV, New Channel, STB the current shortage of gasoline in the coun- and Channel 5. Mr. Yushchenko said during try, and she accused Russian oil companies the program that any bid by Ukraine to join of trying to undermine the new Ukrainian the European Union or NATO will be put to government (see “RFE/RL Newsline,” 16 May 2005). Ms. Tymoshenko is proposing (Continued on page 21) No. 21 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 21

a conference summing up the first 100 days Labor Ukraine Party slams government Bishop Meniok wrote, in part: “The con- NEWSBRIEFS of its work. Mr. Lutsenko said the ministry stant accusations of proselytism as some- (Continued from page 20) has replaced virtually all chiefs of its region- KYIV – The opposition Labor Ukraine thing that brings great harm to the Russian al directorates, initiated 253 criminal cases Party has slammed the government for Orthodox Church, and the exploitation of a referendum. “Friends, I guarantee to you what it claims to be Kyiv’s policy aimed at that the formulation of a national policy on against policemen (37 percent of them the word, makes one question the purity of against senior officers), and 83 policemen the “destruction of domestic producers,” intentions of the Church hierarchy. What is the European Union and NATO will be Interfax reported on May 10, quoting the decided exclusively by referendum,” the have already been convicted. “During the proselytism? Proselytism is the forced con- first 100 days of our work, 19,000 economic party’s statement signed by Labor Ukraine Ukrainian leader said. According to Mr. version or recruitment of the faithful of crimes have been solved, including 1,700 in leader Valerii Konovaliuk. “The abolition other denominations to a different teaching Yushchenko, Ukraine needs to deepen its the privatization sector and 1,900 in the fuel of preferences, reduction of customs tar- through fraud and deception. Does this take relations simultaneously with both Russia and energy sector. Criminal prosecution has iffs, tax increases, the lowering of the dol- place in our Church? We answer: No! We and the EU. “Up until now, the guiding prin- been launched against 171 government offi- lar exchange rate and many other changes have come here to provide spiritual min- ciple of Ukrainian policy has been one or the cials,” he added. (RFE/RL Newsline) have proven to have a negative effect on istry to our faithful, whom the Stalin other,” he said. “We have proposed another the Ukrainian economy,” the statement regime dispersed not only all over Ukraine, principle – both one and the other. We need Four punished for vote falsification read. “The president has promised to create but to the far reaches of Russia as well, strategic relations with both Russia and the 5 million jobs and to significantly increase ZAPORIZHIA – A district court in including Siberia.” (Religious Information European Union.” (RFE/RL Newsline) the living standards of the population, but Zaporizhia Oblast has sentenced four peo- Service of Ukraine) we see the opposite: enterprises are being Ukraine, Moldova OK border checkpoints ple to two years of corrective labor each, Crimean PM takes advisors’ post finding them guilty of illegal voting during destroyed, unemployment is increasing, KYIV – Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia the presidential election in 2004, Interfax and inflation is eating up people’s scanty SYMFEROPOL – The Parliament of Tymoshenko told journalists in Kyiv on reported on May 11. “They repeatedly cast incomes.” (RFE/RL Newsline) the Crimean Autonomous Republic May 12 that during a meeting earlier the forged absentee ballots. On average, each Bishop responds to proselytism charges accepted the resignation on April 20 of same day with her Moldovan counterpart, of them voted from two to five times. Of republican Prime Minister Serhii Vasile Tarlev, both sides agreed on estab- course, they did that for a reward, albeit a LVIV – Bishop Stepan Meniok, exarch Kunitsyn, Interfax reported. Mr. Kunitsyn lishing joint checkpoints in order to coun- small one,” a prosecutor from Zaporizhia of Donetsk and Kharkiv for the Ukrainian was appointed as an adviser to Ukrainian teract smuggling across the Ukrainian- Oblast said. The verdict means that the four Greek-Catholic Church (UGCC), on April President Viktor Yushchenko the same Moldovan border, Interfax reported. “As convicts will continue working in their cur- 9 sent a letter to the Religious Information day. (RFE/RL Newsline) regards commodities shipped from the rent jobs but will have to pay 20 percent of Service of Ukraine addressing recent accu- Crimean legislature approves new PM Transdniester region, we also have dis- their monthly wages to the state budget for sations by the Russian Orthodox Church cussed this problem and found several the next two years. (RFE/RL Newsline) (ROC) that the UGCC is engaged in “pros- SYMFEROPOL – The Supreme options for resolving it,” Ms. Tymoshenko elytism” in southern Ukraine. Bishop Ruslana named UNICEF ambassador Council of the Autonomous Republic of added. Mr. Tarlev reportedly urged the Meniok calls the ROC hierarchs not to Ukrainian side to step up the ratification of Crimea on April 20 approved Anatolii KYIV – Renowned Ukrainian singer “look for reasons for misunderstandings Matvienko as the republic’s new prime a Ukrainian-Moldovan agreement on free between us and blackmail the representa- trade. (RFE/RL Newsline) and the winner of the Eurovision 2004 minister, following the resignation of contest Ruslana Lyzhychko on May 11 tives of the Holy See, “but rather to “give Serhii Kunitsyn, Ukrainian media report- Lutsenko says he’s cleaned up ministry became the first performer from Ukraine thought to the spiritual rebirth” of both the ed. Mr. Matvienko, who was supported by to be appointed a UNICEF national Ukrainian and the Russian peoples. 61 deputies from the 100-seat autonomous KYIV – Yurii Lutsenko said in Kyiv on ambassador. According to the U.N. Metropolitan Kirill (Gundyaev) of legislature, is a Verkhovna Rada deputy May 11 that he has successfully fulfilled the Coordinator for Ukraine Jeremy Hartley, Smolensk and Kaliningrad, chairman of the from the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, whose president’s instructions on decriminalizing Ruslana, as a goodwill envoy, is an Department for External Church Relations leader heads the Ukrainian Cabinet. “I’m a and depoliticizing the Internal Affairs example children in the world would like of the Russian Orthodox Church, sent a let- member of [President Viktor Ministry, Ukrainian news agencies reported. to follow because she is popular among ter to Cardinal Walter Kasper, president of Yushchenko’s] team and I’ll do everything “I can guarantee that the Internal Affairs teenagers. In Mr. Hartley’s opinion, the the Pontifical Council for Promoting possible to make Yushchenko’s presidency Ministry has no other politician command- singer’s intention to use her professional Christian Unity, condemning the activities successful,” Mr. Matvienko pledged in the ing us but the president, and there is no other experience in helping high-risk groups of of the UGCC in southern Ukraine. Crimean legislature following his party but the law,” Minister Lutsenko said at juveniles is very laudable. () Mospat.ru posted that news on March 23. approval. (RFE/RL Newsline) 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 No. 21 No. 21 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 23 Ukraine’s minister of health to address UMANA convention in Edmonton CHICAGO – Ukraine’s minister of how the health care professionals in Graduate Education. teers, have arranged for participants to health will be the guest of honor at the Ukraine and North America can better In addition to the keynote address by take side trips to the Ukrainian Village, annual convention of the Ukrainian work together. “We need to figure out Minister Polishchuk, the conference the Ukrainian Festival in Vegreville and Medical Association of North America what they need – is it computers, books, agenda promises to provide several days much more.” (UMANA) to be held in Edmonton in equipment, teaching? We hope he touch- of stimulating presentations and discus- With registration under way and the June. The newly appointed minister, Dr. es on that,” explained Dr. Hrycelak. sion, as well as a celebration of keynote speaker confirmed, “It’s going Mykola Polishchuk, will give a keynote “And if there is not a system-wide UMANA’s first organized event in well,” said Dr. Maria Hrycelak, an address as well as report on his research answer, then that’s helpful to know too,” Edmonton. “I’m excited about the collab- UMANA executive past-president. The involvement in Ukraine. he states. orative efforts and the team approach conference committee is encouraging Organizers of the conference hope to The minister’s keynote address “will UMANA is taking to bring this confer- participation not just from medical doc- hear Dr. Polishchuk’s suggestions for be the highlight,” said Dr. Wayne ence together,” said Dr. Andrew Iwach, tors, but from all health-care-related pro- greater collaboration with the health care Tymchak, president of UMANA’s executive president-elect of UMANA. fessionals. “We (UMANA) have always community in Ukraine. They also note Edmonton chapter. “His participation “As well as the scientific component of been open to everyone in health care,” the team approach within their own will make this conference very successful the conference, there will be an opportu- she noted. “But now we are trying to get organization is what attracted the minis- and very exciting.” nity for delegates to take in the Alberta the word out so everyone knows that.” ter of health to this landmark conference. Dr. Polishchuk is a doctor of medicine, Centennial celebrations and learn more “We hope this conference really con- UMANA Executive Director George a professor and since April 1997, a corre- about the significant historical role of the nects with people in Edmonton and we Hrycelak noted that UMANA has had sponding member of the Academy of Ukrainian community in Alberta.” find out more about opportunities to much contact with doctors in Ukraine Medical Sciences of Ukraine (traumatol- The conference, which takes place work with them,” added George since independence in 1990, but there ogy ward). Dr. Polishchuk heads the from June 29 to July 3, will be held at the Hrycelak, a Chicago resident. has been no system-wide approach to spinal pathology department at the A. Chateau Louis Hotel and Conference Mail-in and on-line registration for the these efforts. He said he hopes the minis- Romodanov Institute of Neurosurgery of Center in Edmonton. UMANA conference is available through ter of health can provide some ideas for Ukraine’s Academy of Medical Sciences. “The management of the hotel have May 15. For more information readers During the Ukrainian presidential elec- been very helpful,” stated Dr. Tymchak. may contact UMANA at (773) 278-6262 tion Dr. Polishchuk worked as chief of “They have opened up their facility for or www.umana.org; to make hotel reser- Public broadcasting... the neurosurgery chair at the Kyiv all of our lectures and social events, and vations, call the Chateau Louis Hotel, 1- (Continued from page 4) Shupyk Medical Academy of Post- along with a local committee of volun- 800-661-9843. Service Broadcasting Coalition to develop proposals for both public education and legislation. This coalition is united by their desire for independent media, which Ms. Lebedeva called “a proven indicator of a truly democratic society.” To attain this goal, they advocate non-state budget fund- ing, transparency and public control, responsible editorial policy and program- ming that serves the public. Ms. Lebedeva noted, however, that support for public service broadcasting is not universal in Ukraine. She pointed to three primary groups that are standing in the way of a transition. One has coalesced around government officials who believe that cosmetic changes to the current radio and television stations are sufficient and that no radical changes are necessary. A second group consists of close allies of President Yushchenko, who have recently asserted that “the new state needs new state-owned media” and have called for the current state system to be expanded. Lastly, a number of lobbyist groups advo- cate the creation of a commercial televi- sion broadcaster on the basis of UT-1, similar to what was done in Russia. “The idea of state-owned and public- owned media co-existing seems absurd. I feel badly for those who don’t see that the old system of broadcasting is actually hurt- ing the government,” Ms. Lebedeva said. Her hope is that Ukrainians will create an environment where commercial broadcast- ers and public service broadcasters can both thrive, thereby assuring “a truly dem- ocratic society, which is a requirement for Ukraine’s European integration.”

Officials target... (Continued from page 3) government go. A detailed investigation in Ukrayina Moloda (April 14) adds to this theory, claiming that the SDPU moved the jour- nalist’s body in order to discredit President Leonid Kuchma and force early elections. This scenario suggests that the SDPU knew about the incriminating audiotapes made in Mr. Kuchma’s office by presiden- tial security guard Mykola Melnychenko. According to Mr. Melnychenko, in the event of early elections, either Mr. Medvedchuk or Yevhen Marchuk, then secretary of the National Security and Defense Council, would have succeeded President Kuchma. Mr. Melnychenko told former Russian oligarch Boris Berezovsky, whose Civil Liberties Foundation finan- cially assisted him in exile, that he had worked for Mr. Marchuk. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 22, 2005 No. 21

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, May 28 ball and track-and-field events. The artistic Soyuzivka’s Datebook program, to be held in the afternoon, will NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific feature the winners of national competi- May 21, 2005 July 17-July 22, 2005 Society invites the public to a lecture by tions, including Philadelphia’s SUM Branch Wedding Chemney Day Camp – Session #1, Andriy Legkyj, composer, musicologist and Vesna dance ensemble, under the direction for ages 4-7 member of the Composers’ Union of of Halyna Kozak. Throughout the day, there May 20-22, 2005 Ukraine, titled “Ukrainian Baroque Music will be a picnic with plenty of delicious Girl Scout Troop 856 Camp Out July 17-July 23, 2005 of the 17th Century.” The program will fea- food and hot and cold drinks. In the Discovery Camp – Session #2, ture examples of sacral as well as secular evening, there will be music for the public’s May 27-30, 2005 for ages 8-12 music of the 17th century as performed by entertainment and dancing. Everyone is cor- Memorial Day Weekend BBQ Adventure Camp – Session #1, the Ricercare ensemble of ancient music. dially invited to attend. and Zabava for ages 13-16 The program will take place at the society’s Adoptive Parents Weekend, sponsored building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth Saturday-Sunday, June 11-12 by the Embassy of Ukraine and July 22-24, 2005 and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information call (212) 254-5130. CHICAGO: The Ukrainian American the UNA Immersion Veterans 1st Lt. Ivan Shandor Post 35 in Weekends offered at State Saturday, June 4 Palatine, Ill., will host the “Ukrainian June 1, 2005 University of New York New Paltz Insurgent Army (UPA) Conference” to be Ellenville High School PHILADELPIA: The Campus Ministry of held Saturday, June 11, at the Selfreliance Scholarship Banquet July 24-July 29, 2005 La Salle University, the Philadelphia Chapter Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union, Chemney Day Camp – Session #2, of the Shevchenko Scientific Society and the 2332 W. Chicago Ave., at 9 a.m.- 4 p.m. The June 4, 2005 for ages 4-7 St. Sophia Religious Association of conference will serve as an educational Wedding Ukrainian Catholics will co-sponsor a one- forum on the UPA’s war on fascism and July 24-July 30, 2005 day conference on the theme “The Legacy of communism and how it compares to today’s June 6, 2005 Discovery Camp – Session #3, Pope John Paul II and Ukraine.” Conference Global War on Terrorism (GWOT). Keynote Highland High School Senior Day for ages 8-12 participants will include theologians, histori- speaker is Peter Potichny, professor emeri- Adventure Camp – Session #2, ans, journalists and hierarchs of the tus, McMaster University, and former mem- June 6-9, 2005 for ages 13-16 Ukrainian Catholic and Orthodox Churches. ber of the UPA and the Marine Corps. Clergy Days The conference will take place in the LaSalle Conference speakers include: Dr. Myron July 24-August 6, 2005 Chapel, 20th Street and Olney Avenue. The Kuropas, adjunct professor, Northern Illinois June 10-12, 2005 morning session (10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.), will University; Lt. Col. Orest Logusz, author, Teachers Seminar, Ukrainian “Galician Division”; Maria Pyskir, author, Ukrainian Language Immersion Educational Council be held in English; the afternoon session (2- 4:30 p.m.), will be held in Ukrainian with “A Thousand Roads”; Cmdr. Chuck Dobra, Weekend offered at State of New York City University of New York New Paltz English summaries provided. Admission is post JAG, recently retired; and Lt. Col. Roman Golash, post commander. July 29-31, 2005 free. Additional information is available from June 11, 2005 the Organizing Committee: Dr. Leo Discussions will follow the morning and “A day in the life of a UPA Partisan afternoon sessions; presentations will be in Wedding Rudnytzky, (215) 635-3929, or Brother Soldier” event Charles Echelmeier, FSC, (215) 951-1048. Ukrainian and English. Discussions will cen- June 12-17, 2005 ter on how the UPA, based on values and July 31-August 5, 2005 Sunday, June 5 principles, was able to sustain combat opera- UNA Seniors’ Week and Conference Scuba Course for ages 12 and up tions into 1956 and how core values impact PHILADELPHIA: The traditional annual today’s U.S. armed forces. Post 35 plans to June 18, 2005 August 1-5, 2005 Ukrainian American Youth Association fund a new UPA book and announce a new Wedding Golf Week (SUM) “Youth Day and Picnic,” sponsored civilian task force, “Friends of UPA.” by SUM’s Philadelphia Branch, will take Conference co-sponsors include the SUM, June 19, 2005 August 5, 2005 place on the grounds of the Tryzub Plast and ODUM youth organizations. Cost Father’s Day Program Cabaret Show with Ron Cahute & Ukrainian American Sports Center, Lower of program: $25, (includes lunch). Proceeds company State and County Line Roads, in Horsham, will fund historical publications. On Sunday, June 25, 2005 Pa. The official program will commence at June 12, a military liturgy will be held at 10 Wedding August 5-7, 2005 10:30 a.m., with flag-raising, opening cere- a.m. in St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox Sports Jamboree Weekend monies, commendations and awards for Church in Bloomingdale, with post chaplain June 26-July 3, 2005 active members of the SUM branch, and a Father Bohdan Kalynyuk officiating. For Tabir Ptashat – Session #1 August 6, 2005 divine liturgy. The public is invited to par- additional information call (847) 910-3532 ticipate. Sports will include soccer, volley- or e-mail [email protected]. June 26-July 8, 2005 Afternoon Barabolya Show with , followed Tennis Camp for ages 10-18 Ron Cahute & company by entertainment by band HRIM June 27-July 1, 2005 Saturday Zabava with Burya on PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Exploration Day Camp – Session #1, Veselka Patio & DJ in Veselka Hall Preview of Events is a listing of Ukrainian community events open to for ages 7-10 the public. It is a service provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by August 7, 2005 The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian community. UNWLA Day and Sunday concert July 3-July 10, 2005 Listings of no more than 100 words (written in Preview format) plus Tabir Ptashat – Session #2 August 7-20, 2005 payment should be sent a week prior to desired date of publication to: July 4-July 8, 2005 Traditional Ukrainian Folk Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Exploration Day Camp – Session #2, Dance Camp Parsippany, NJ 07054; fax, (973) 644-9510. for ages 7-10 Items may be e-mailed to [email protected]. August 13, 2005 July 8-10, 2005 Miss Soyuzivka Weekend Ukrainian Language Immersion and Zabava with Tempo UKRAINIAN BUILDERS OF CUSTOM HOMES Weekend offered at State August 20, 2005 WEST COAST OF FLORIDA University of New York at New Paltz Dance Camp Performance and Zabava with Fata Morgana TRIDENT DEVELOPMENT CORP. 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