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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIX HE KRAINIANNo. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 EEKLY$1/$2 in AppropriationsT CommitteeU proposes Parties announceW blocs in preparation decrease in U.S. assistance to Ukraine for parliamentary elections in Ukraine

PARSIPPANY, N.J. – U.S. aid to and the killings of two journalists, Heorhii by Maryna Makhnonos some of their positions, including ideologi- Ukraine for Fiscal Year 2002 may be Gongadze of in September of last Special to The Ukrainian Weekly cal ones, in order to unite in a future bloc.” decreased by $44 million for Fiscal Year year and Ihor Aleksandrov of the Donetsk Mr. Yuschenko said he had consulted 2002 from the amount proposed by the region in July. KYIV – A dozen Ukrainian parties with dozens of leftist and rightist move- Bush Administration if the House of Among those speaking out against the announced plans to join various political ments that are ready to join the bloc, whose Representatives Appropriations proposed cut is Mr. Gongadze’s widow, blocs in mid-July, beginning the election formal creation will come in August after Committee has its way. Myroslava. Ms. Gongadze on July 17 campaign almost a year before the parlia- members sign an official political declara- On July 10 the House Appropriations wrote a letter to members of Congress mentary contest next March. tion. Committee voted to cut Foreign Operations stating that such an action would be a From atop Ukraine’s highest peak, “It will be a joint initiative of all parties, funding for Ukraine down to $125 million serious mistake. Hoverlia, in the western Carpathian and it will be defined by a political declara- from the 2001 level of $170 million. “If Congress uses my husband’s mur- Mountains, former Prime Minister Viktor tion whereby everyone will have equal The Bush administration had requested der as justification to reduce U.S. aid to Yuschenko on July 15 announced the for- ownership of the bloc’s idea,” Mr. funding of $169 million in 2002 for pro- Ukraine, this will send absolutely the mation of the Our Ukraine (Nasha Ukraina) Yuschenko said, adding that he would be grams to aid Ukraine in the Foreign wrong message to those honorable people bloc, calling on both leftist and rightist par- willing to lead the bloc. Operations Appropriations Bill. However, who are still working (and with whom I ties to join. The bloc’s members are expected to the House proposal to decrease the alloca- worked) so hard to build a democratic About 2,000 people, including members gather at a forum to adopt its platform and tion must be approved by the Senate if it nation. Conversely such an approach will of Rukh and the Reforms and Order Party, form a list of candidates in the fall. is to stand. play into the hands of the anti-reformists as well as journalists, climbed the mountain Mr. Yuschenko’s move came a week The reasons cited for the proposed cuts who seek to thwart democracy and benefit to mark the 11th anniversary of Ukraine’s after another opposition leader, Vice Prime sovereignty. include Ukraine’s slow pace of reform from the perpetuation of the corrupt lega- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, took the helm cy of the Soviet system,” Ms. Gongadze On July 16, 1990, the Parliament of of the Forum for National Salvation – an argued. Ukraine adopted a resolution on state sover- opposition bloc that sought Mr. She concluded her letter by stating: eignty as the was beginning to Yuschenko’s participation. “Condemn the actions and inactions of the disintegrate. A year later, Parliament adopt- One of the forum’s leaders, Anatolii Two injured in collapse Ukrainian executive power when appropri- ed an act proclaiming Ukraine’s independ- Matvienko, said that by creating his own ate, demand open and honest investigations, ence. movement, Mr. Yuschenko has chosen a in Kyiv’s central square seek the truth about my husband’s murder “We are talking about a democratic losing strategy that hinders the unification by Maryna Makhnonos and cut off funding or restrict it if you deem union that will not be dominated by narrow- of democratic powers. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly necessary, but please – do not reduce the ness or traditional views,” Mr. Yuschenko “There should be only one national bloc aid to Ukraine that is so important in the said. “We are talking about the consolida- of all national-democratic parties and the KYIV – Two workers were injured as a tion of power, the organization of views and 60-ton concrete platform collapsed during (Continued on page 3) democratic powers, which can abandon (Continued on page 2) construction in the capital city’s central “Maidan Nezalezhnosti” (Independence Square) in Ukraine’s capital Kiev, prompt- ing fears that haste in renovations caused the accident. “Interned Madonna” recalls The accident occurred on July 12, when a wave of sand hit two workers and then the national internment operations platform slid onto them. by Roman W. Zakaluzny One worker was injured slightly but declined to be hospitalized. SPIRIT LAKE, Quebec – Twice during the last century Another worker was trapped by a layer Quebec’s Abitibi region played host to Ukrainians. But only the of sand. A group of construction workers, second group, those who came decades after the first world war, most of whom were from the Donetsk coal- wanted to be there. mining region and knew about mine col- January 13, 1915, saw the opening of one of the largest con- lapses, dug him out in 10 minutes with centration camps ever to have existed in Canada. Known today shovels and their bare hands. as La Ferme, this tiny hamlet was where some 1,200 frightened The worker was hospitalized with two and disoriented men, women and children were disembarked for broken legs. a two-year confinement during Canada’s first national intern- Kyiv City Procurator, Yurii Haisynskyi, ment operations of 1914-1920. Many had been arrested in cities said there were no safety violations dis- like Montreal or Toronto. missing fears that the accident could be a Eighty-one years after the cessation of the internment opera- result of the construction’s fast pace. tions, a group of Ukrainian Canadian activists unveiled a memo- “Any construction is a risky type of rial at the site to recall the suffering of the internees. activity and isn’t secured from similar “It must have been terrible for these families,” said Vasyl tragedies,” Mr. Haisinskyi told the Den “Marcel” Lesyk, mayor of nearby La Morandiere. “To leave a daily. big city like Montreal, to be transported 400 miles north into the He added that it’s hard to determine deep bush. There was no civilization around here – little [town fault, or whether somebody is guilty at all. of] Amos was just starting. It must have been something terrible The accident is being investigated while to live through.” construction continues. If anyone knows the Ukrainian Canadian history of the Independence Square has been under region, it is Mayor Lesyk. Born in the 1920s in Quebec to reconstruction since winter, but radical Ukrainian parents, Mayor Lesyk was christened by Father changes began in June in preparation for Joseph Jean, a French Canadian convert to the Ukrainian Greek- celebrations of the 10th anniversary of Catholic Church. His family was part of the second group, those Ukraine’s independence scheduled for who settled here voluntarily. August. The collapsed platform was the Detail of the statue “Interned Madonna” by John Boxtel (Continued on page 16) unveiled in Spirit Lake, Quebec. (Continued on page 2) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 No. 29

Quotable notes NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS “Look at the map. Ukraine is in the center of Europe, it borders on many states, it has access to the sea. It is natural that a 50 million-strong country Congress seeks to reduce aid to Ukraine to change the current law, under which 225 cannot be a neutral state; it has its own economic, geostrategic and political deputies are elected under the proportional interests. At the same time, Ukraine belongs not to Western, but Slavic civi- KYIV – William Taylor, the U.S. coordi- party-list system and 225 in single-mandate lization and Orthodox culture. Hundreds of years of common history with nator for assistance to the newly independ- constituencies. (RFE/RL Newsline) Russia make Ukraine Russia’s natural partner. The neutral status of such a ent states, said in Kyiv on July 12 that the state as Ukraine may essentially undermine its strategic interests. Ukraine is U.S. Congress may reduce assistance to Ukraine’s GDP grows by 9.1 percent no Switzerland.” Ukraine because of concerns about the slow pace of reform and the killings of two jour- KYIV – The State Statistics Committee – Russian Ambassador to Ukraine Viktor Chernomyrdin in an interview with nalists, Heorhii Gongadze and Ihor reported on July 17 that the country’s gross Nezavisimaya Gazeta on July 11, as quoted by RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Aleksandrov, the Associated Press and domestic product (GDP) increased by 9.1 Ukraine Report. Interfax reported. The previous day, the percent in January-June 2001, compared * * * House of Representatives Appropriations with the same period last year. (RFE/RL “Kuchma is a declared European. He has three and a half years of the presi- Committee voted to put a cap of $125 mil- Newsline) lion next year on assistance to Ukraine dency remaining. I think that this is the kind of legacy he would like to leave Major bank goes into liquidation behind, that [Ukraine] will be a democratic country [with] a European orienta- under the Freedom Support Act, down from tion, and there will be good relations with Russia. And, of course, he would a cap of $170 million for 2001. The move KYIV – National Bank of Ukraine must be approved by the U.S. Senate. “A probably like to behave a little like [former Russian President Boris] Yeltsin, that Chairman Volodymyr Stelmakh on July 16 key component of the rule of law [in is, to have an influence upon his successor. Whether he will succeed I do not announced the beginning of liquidation pro- Ukraine] is, of course, the investigation into know, but he doubtless has such dreams.” cedures with regard to Bank Ukrayina, one the Gongadze and Aleksandrov cases,” Mr. of the country’s largest banks, Interfax Taylor noted. He added that Washington – Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski in an interview with Polish Radio reported. Bank Ukrayina began to default on June 29, as quoted by RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report. will continue to support independent Ukrainian media through training, legal on some of its payments to clients in June, assistance and monitoring programs. reportedly because of a large number of bad creation of political blocs as long as they (RFE/RL Newsline) loans issued under government guarantees. promote the people’s interests, but criticized Mr. Stelmakh said the bank’s liquidation Parties announce... fund will fully return the deposits not (Continued from page 1) their platforms by noting that they all are Ukraine-Russia border to be unmarked? exceeding 500 hrv ($93) to some 1.6 mil- opposition,” Mr. Matvienko said. nearly identical, the Interfax news agency KYIV – Ukrainian Ambassador at Large reported. lion depositors in the next three months. He Several days after Mr. Yuschenko’s Oleksander Kupchyshyn told journalists on added that Bank Ukrayina has some announcement, four pro-presidential parties “Reading these programs, it’s impossible July 17 that the border between Ukraine to understand how they differ from each 100,000 clients whose deposits exceed 500 declared that they also plan to unite. The and Russia will be delimited but not demar- other,” Interfax quoted Mr. Kuchma as say- hrv. He did not specify the procedure for four include the Agrarian Party led by for- cated, Interfax reported. “We will only per- ing during a trip to the Kherson region on compensating those clients. (RFE/RL mer Vice Prime Minister Mykhailo Hladii; form the delimitation: the border will be July 18. Newsline) the National Democratic Party led by only on the map,” Mr. Kupchyshyn said, President Kuchma added that, though adding that “it has been deemed inexpedi- Chernomyrdin to expand economic ties Valerii Pustovoitenko, a former prime min- parties declare protection of the people’s ister and current transportation minister; the ent to demarcate the Ukrainian-Russian interests, they defend their personal inter- KYIV – Russian Ambassador to Ukraine Party of the Regions headed by Mykola border at the current historical stage.” Mr. ests when passing bills. Viktor Chernomyrdin on July 16 said he Azarov, the chairman of the Tax Kupchyshyn said Kyiv and Moscow have Verkhovna Rada Vice-Chairman Viktor intends to “seriously and thoroughly” tackle Administration; and the Labor Ukraine already agreed on 95 percent of the com- Medvedchuk praised the formation of both the issue of expanding trade and economic Party led by former Economy Minister mon land frontier. He noted that both sides the Yuschenko and pro-presidential blocs, differ on how to define the border in the ties between Russia and Ukraine, Interfax Serhii Tyhypko. saying that “the more blocs are created, the Azov Sea and the Kerch Strait. Both sides reported. “It’s very difficult for us to solve Bloc leaders hope that the Party of more chances there will be for the creation have agreed to consider these basins as their our Russian problems without Ukraine, Industrialists and Entrepreneurs led by of a progressive reformist majority in the “internal” waters. “Russia interprets the because the technological links of our Prime Minister Anatolii Kinakh may also future Parliament.” notion of internal waters as the complete economies are very deep,” Mr. join the alliance. The campaign heated up on July 18 after absence of a frontier, while we think that it Chernomyrdin said, adding that it is also According to Interfax, Mr. Azarov said influential Socialist Party leader Oleksander is necessary to draw a state borderline difficult for Ukraine to live without “partner one of the bloc’s main aims is to fight cor- Moroz announced he plans to unite with the [across them],” Mr. Kupchyshyn said. Vice relations” with Russia. Ambassador ruption and money laundering. The bloc Social Democratic Party (United), the Minister for Foreign Affairs Oleksander Chernomyrdin said he is planning to visit will elect its leader and form a coordinating Green Party, the All-Ukrainian Laborers’ Chalyi explained on July 18 that Ukraine several Ukrainian regions and some sec- council by the end of July, Mr. Party and the Party of Protectors of has not completely abandoned the idea of tions of Ukraine’s pipeline system built by Pustovoitenko said. Agrarian Interests. demarcation of its border with Russia. Gazprom. “Ukrainian companies should President praised the Mr. Moroz, a tenacious foe of President (RFE/RL Newsline) come to Russian markets more bravely, Kuchma, had declined to join his one-time because Russia is attractive for invest- Rada continues to press new election law allies in the Tymoshenko opposition camp ments,” Mr. Chernomyrdin said, pledging earlier in July, saying his leftist electorate KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on July 12 to motivate Ukrainian businessmen to Two injured in collapse... would hardly understand his sympathy for (Continued from page 1) adopted an amended version of the recently invest in Russia during his trips. (RFE/RL nationalist partners. However, he said that vetoed election bill, Interfax reported. As Newsline) base for the statue of Archangel Michael, his own bloc will be tolerant of other oppo- previously, the bill calls for the election of who is believed to protect Kyiv. sition parties and hoped to capture at least Club OKs debt restructuring 335 parliamentary deputies under the pro- Meanwhile, the scale of the construction 52 seats in the 450-member Verkhovna portional party-list system and 115 in sin- may have caused a tragedy for archeolo- Rada. KYIV – The Ukrainian government and gists, who had battled to preserve parts of gle-mandate constituencies. “If the parlia- the Paris Club of Creditors on July 13 Mr. Moroz said that opposition powers mentarians once again passed the same law, 11th century Liadski Gates that were dis- may run in at least three separate blocs and signed an accord on restructuring some covered in the epicenter of the construction then they must have some problems with $580 million of Ukrainian debts that were later unite in a majority parliamentary coali- their [mental] health,” President Leonid works early on. tion. He also noted that in the fall Socialists contracted by Kyiv before 1999, Interfax Archeologists were given only a few Kuchma commented. Mr. Kuchma has will start mass demonstrations aimed at already vetoed three election bills intended (Continued on page 21) weeks to research the site and preserve a protecting workers’ rights. portion of the gates, as well as dig out According to a survey released on July ancient crockery and other wares. However, 17 by the Institute of Politics, between 22 the walls and the ancient artifacts were lost and 27 percent of voters are ready to sup- FOUNDED 1933 nearly a month ago after what workers said port the Yuschenko bloc, the Communist was an “unfortunate accident” destroyed HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Party may receive 20 to 24 percent, the cen- TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., the site. trist bloc may win up to 14 percent, while The Liadski Gates were one of the three a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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FOR THE RECORD Congressmen’s letter in support Myroslava Gongadze’s message of maintaining aid to Ukraine to U.S. Congress: don’t cut aid The letter below was sent by eight mem- Internationally, Ukraine successfully Following is the text of a letter written ation of the corrupt legacy of the Soviet bers of the Congressional Ukrainian signed treaties with many of its neighbors by Myroslava Gongadze, widow of the system. Caucus to Rep. C.W. Bill Young, chiarman (Russia, Poland, Romania, Georgia, opposition journalist Heorhii Gongadze. My husband sought the development of the House Committee on Appropriations, Moldova, Azerbaijan, Belarus and It was hand-delivered on July 17 to the of a free and independent media, of non- in support of foreign aid funds for Ukraine. Slovakia) and achieved a Distinctive leadership of both the House of governmental and local organizations to The July 10 letter was signed by Reps. Bob Partnership with NATO. Ukraine has Representatives and the Senate and to build a civil society in Ukraine – these Schaffer (R-Colo.), Curt Weldon (R-Pa.), repeatedly stated its desire to unite itself members of Appropriations Committees entities are the ones that desperately need Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), James with the West and to become a fully partici- and relevant subcommittees. The text was America’s help. The assistance provided Greenwood (R-Pa.), Jack Quinn (R-N.Y.), pating member of NATO and other interna- released by the Washington Office of the in your bill goes to such programs to Ben Gilman (R-N.Y.), Steve Horn (R-Calif.) tional organizations aimed at supporting Ukrainian American Coordinating help the very people who need and and Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio). democratic institutions. Additionally, the Council. should have American money and coun- international community persuaded Ukraine sel, good people who will be isolated and Today your committee will vote on the to relinquish its nuclear arsenal and cancel This letter is written to express my alone without U.S. support. Foreign Operations Bill to reduce funding contracts with Iran. alarm about the level of funds provided As a lawyer who worked with such to Ukraine by a minimum of $44 million Progress of this magnitude in Ukraine – for assistance to Ukraine in the Foreign groups, I know that American assistance from the amount requested by the adminis- which could transform the face of Europe Operations Appropriations Bill. I am the is the lifeblood of these programs – and tration. We are writing to express our sup- for decades to come – should not be taken widow of , the it is there that the seeds of democracy port to maintain level funding to Ukraine for granted but instead should be matched Ukrainian journalist whose brutal, must be sown. for FY 2002. with tangible evidence of U.S. support. A unsolved murder has received so much I am sure that we share very serious While we understand, share and appreci- severe cut in foreign assistance to Ukraine international attention and which led to concerns about the direction and actions ate many of the concerns that you have will, however, send a contrary message and my seeking refuge in America. As I of the executive branch of Ukraine. raised regarding the need for continuing jeopardize the important achievements understand it, the House Appropriations However, please do not let these con- reforms in Ukraine, we are respectfully made to date. As you know, only about 10 Committee reduced the president’s rec- cerns keep the from pro- concerned that this reduction sends the percent of our assistance benefits the ommendation for aid to Ukraine by $44 viding the level of aid needed by those wrong message to those fighting for the Ukrainian government, the rest goes million. I think this is a terrible mistake. that are making a real and valuable dif- very reforms you seek. Recognizing the towards programs like exchanges, grants to Furthermore, the committee’s proposal ference, especially at the grassroots importance that both the president and NGOs, small business development, inde- indirectly refers to my husband’s murder level. Secretary of State Colin Powell have pendent media, municipal development and to justify this reduction. Condemn the actions and inactions of afforded to Ukraine this year, we believe it Chornobyl closure. If Congress uses my husband’s murder the Ukrainian executive power when is important that at this stage the message Despite these encouragements, we are as justification to reduce U.S. aid to appropriate, demand open and honest of the United States be one of expectant aware that much still needs to be done. Ukraine, this will send absolutely the investigations, seek the truth about my support, rather than one of dissatisfied Continued support from the United States wrong message to those honorable peo- husband’s murder and cut off funding or penalty. would provide the best mechanism for ple who are still working (and with restrict it if you deem necessary, but Since its independence in 1991, Ukraine addressing these concerns. The actions of whom I worked) so hard to build a dem- please – do not reduce the aid to Ukraine has built a solid foundation for a strong the U.S. Congress will be instrumental in ocratic nation. Conversely, such an that is so important in the building of a democracy and a free-market economy. continued developments to promote gov- approach will play into the hands of the normal, democratic society. Ukraine’s economy grew over 6 percent last ernmental integrity, democratic ideals, and anti-reformists who seek to thwart Thank you for your time and consider- year and it is growing at over 8 percent reduce corruption through initiatives in democracy and benefit from the perpetu- ation of my concerns. now. Inflation is in check, reserves are up, regional or local governments. Now is the the budget is being managed well and the time for the United States to offer a wel- climate for small and medium enterprise coming hand from the West, not a push has vastly improved. towards less-democratic forces. Private cultivation in agriculture has This August Ukraine will celebrate the ACTION ITEM increased from 25 percent to 75 percent of 10th anniversary of its independence. After the land cultivated in just a year. A strong hundreds of years of oppression, unimagin- U.S. aid to Ukraine budget code just passed and the key por- able suffering and millions of deaths, the Urgent action is needed to persuade the U.S. Congress to restore the funds cut by the tions of the civil code (which provides the Ukrainian people will celebrate their first House Subcommittee on Foreign Operations in the proposed Appropriations Bill for legal underpinnings for commercial trans- decade of freedom. As the Ukrainian gov- U.S. aid to Ukraine. The subcommittee cut the aid to $125 million down from the $169 actions) just passed. The government and ernment continues to undertake reforms of million requested by the Bush administration. The matter is now being taken up by the Parliament are grappling with vast revisions its structures, it is vital for U.S. foreign Senate. to the tax code. Private businesses cite the assistance to continue. Having established a Please call Sen. Patrick Leahy’s office at (202) 224-4242 to urge that his Senate current economic climate as perhaps the strategic partnership between Ukraine and Appropriations Subcommittee on Foreign Operations approve aid to Ukraine to the full most promising thus far in Ukraine. the United States, sustained foreign assis- amount requested by the president. Next year is a parliamentary election tance will further the reform efforts in There were three reasons given for the $44 million cut: the House Appropriations year. This is a time when we should be Ukraine and provide peace and stability Committee felt that: 1) Chornobyl has been “sufficiently” addressed; 2) reforms in increasing our outreach to non-governmen- within the region. Ukraine are lagging behind; and 3) “dissident” journalists have been represssed or tal groups in Ukraine. With the vast majori- During the House Appropriations killed. ty of our assistance already focused on non- Committee proceedings, we encourage you It should be noted, however, that Myroslava Gongadze, the wife of slain dissident governmental groups and Chornobyl clo- to demonstrate your strong support for a journalist Heorhii Gongadze, has gone on the record to state that it would be a grave sure, budgetary ceilings as foreseen in the continuation of Congress’s successful assis- mistake for the United States to cut aid to Ukraine. She has expressed this opinion to legislation will effectively reduce our out- tance policy toward Ukraine for an addi- members of Congress. reach to NGOs and civil society. tional year. Now is not the time to cut assistance to Ukraine. Most of it goes not to benefit Ukrainian executive powers, but to programs that help non-governmental organizations, sage to those fighting for the very reforms municipal small-business development and the independent media, which help build Appropriations Committee... you seek. Recognizing the importance that democracy in Ukraine. (Continued from page 1) both the president and Secretary of State Please write, fax, call and/or e-mail members of the full Senate Appropriations Committee. For a list of these senators, see: http://www.senate.gov/committees. building of a normal, democratic society.” Colin Powell have afforded to Ukraine this year, we believe it is important that at Please also call your senators. For telephone numbers for members of both the Senate A week earlier, eight members of the and House, call (202) 224-3121. Congressional Ukrainian Caucus sent a let- this stage the message of the United States be one of expectant support, rather than Following is a list of members of the Senate Appropriations Committee. For tele- ter to support maintaining the same level phone and fax numbers, and for e-mail addresses, constituents may call (202) 224-3121. of foreign aid for Ukraine to the chairman one of dissatisfied penalty.” The actions of the eight caucus mem- • Democrats: Robert Byrd, West Virginia (chairman); Daniel Inouye, Hawaii; Ernest of the House Committee on Hollings, South Carolina; Patrick Leahy, Vermont (chairman, Senate Foreign Operations bers notwithstanding, the committee Appropriations, Rep. C.W. Bill Young. Subcommittee); Tom Harkin, Iowa; Barbara Mikulski, Maryland; Harry Reid, Nevada; report on H.R.2506, the Foreign The letter was initiated by Rep. Bob Herb Kohl, Wisconsin; Patty Murray, Washington; Byron Dorgan, North Dakota; Operations, Export Financing, and Schaffer (R-Colo.) and signed by Curt Dianne Feinstein, California; Richard Durbin, Illinois; Tim Johnson, South Dakota; Related Programs Appropriations Act, Weldon (R-Pa.), Sherrod Brown (D-Ohio), Mary Landrieu, Lousiana; Jack Reed, Rhode Island. stated: “The committee recommends that James Greenwood (R-Pa.), Jack Quinn (R- • Republicans: Ted Stevens, Alaska (ranking member); Thad Cochran, Mississippi; not more than $125,000,000 be made N.Y.), Ben Gilman (R-N.Y.), Steve Horn Arlen Specter, Pennsylvania; Pete Dominici, New Mexico; Christopher Bond, Missouri; available for Ukraine from this account. (R-Calif.) and Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio). Mitch McConnell, Kentucky (ranking member, Senate Foreign Operation The congressmen wrote: “While we This recommendation is based on the Subcommittee); Conrad Burns, Montana; Richard Shelby, Alabama; Judd Gregg, New understand, share and appreciate many of completion of a long-term parameter dis- Hampshire; Robert Bennett, Utah; Ben Nighthorse Campbell, Colorado; Larry Craig, the concerns that you have raised regard- play systems project in nuclear safety, the Idaho; Kay Bailey Hutchins, Texas; and Mike De Wine, Ohio. ing the need for continuing reforms in continuing setbacks to needed reform, and Ukraine, we are respectfully concerned the unresolved deaths of prominent dissi- – submitted by Ihor Gawdiak, president, Ukrainian American Coordinating Council, that this reduction sends the wrong mes- dents and journalists in Ukraine.” and Bohdan Korzeniowski, president, Ukrainian Federation of America. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 No. 29 The Ukrainian Museum holds annual meeting, reports progress on building project by Marta Baczynsky to voice their concerns on various matters Daymel Shklar, a California entrepreneur embroidery, including parts of folk cos- pertinent to the institution and the opportu- and his wife. tumes and rushnyky (ritual cloths) from the NEW YORK – Olha Hnateyko, presi- nity for members to vote on issues, as well In her address during the meeting, Mrs. central regions of Ukraine were added to dent of the board of trustees of The as for proposed candidates to the board of Hnateyko spoke about the events that led the folk art collection. In addition to many Ukrainian Museum, gave an upbeat, trustees. This year’s meeting was chaired to the presentation of this magnanimous photographs, slides and documents, the positive report on the status of the muse- by John Luchechko and recorded by Katria gift. She said that for a period of time the archives were enriched by documents of um’s new building project. Czerwoniak. donors closely examined the structure, historical value, namely the archive of the Speaking during the museum’s annual The subject of the new building has workings and essence of the Ukrainian Philadelphia Branch of the Brotherhood of meeting on June 3, Mrs. Hnateyko said: been of interest to the museum communi- Museum, in effect giving all aspects of Veterans of the 1st Division of the “We are very close to achieving our goal. ty for many years. Held in abeyance for a the institution serious thought and consid- Ukrainian National Army. Our attorney is reviewing the contract time due to lack of funds, the project was eration. She said she believes the donors The director spoke about the museum’s with the builder and as soon as all the restructured in the early part of 2000 with have found the museum worthy of their exhibition program, citing several memo- details are ironed out we will sign it.” the idea of building a more modest muse- help because of its long record of merito- rable exhibits in the year 2000 and during Her report was well received by the um facility, thereby scaling down the cost rious work, its accountability and the the first half of 2001, among them: “The audience of more than 100 people present of construction. In December 2000, how- potential to be continually beneficial to creative legacy of Vasyl Hryhorovych at the event, which provides a forum for ever, the project was brought back to its both the Ukrainian community and the Krychevsky,” “Pysanka, Safeguarding an the review of the museum’s financial sta- original architectural concept and fully general public. Ancient Tradition,” “Exhibition of Works of tus, as well as an accounting of its activi- revitalized upon the receipt of a major The board president said that precisely Halyna Mazepa” and “Three Generations of ties in the past year. The meeting offers a gift of $2.5 million and a $1 million because of the museum’s long-standing Cholodny Artists.” platform for museum members and friends Challenge Grant from Eugene and respected reputation, another donor, Self In conclusion Ms. Shust thanked Mr. Reliance New York Federal Credit Union, and Mrs. Shklar, as well as Self Reliance chose to give the institution a gift of New York, for their most generous dona- Ukrainian American flight nurse $500,000 to the Building Fund. This gift tions, for having faith in the museum’s was presented to the museum during the mission and trusting in the ability of its honored at D-Day ceremony 50th anniversary celebration of Self leadership and staff to carry it through. Reliance New York this spring. She thanked all museum members and To the donors of these extraordinary friends, volunteers and staff for their hard BEDFORD, Va. – Ukrainian- were just so glad to be on an American gifts, Mrs. Hnateyko expressed the deep work and dedication. American World War II Flight Nurse plane. There was this one time I let a gratitude and appreciation of the board, Every year the museum publishes an Evelyn Kowalchuk was honored here at young soldier, who was bleeding to administration, staff and entire museum annual report, which is distributed to the the D-Day Memorial dedication on June death, just rest his head in my lap while I family. She also thanked all museum members attending the annual meeting and 6 attended by President George W. Bush. sang him an old Ukrainian lullaby. He members and friends, for their constant later sent to all members as part of the privi- A native of Newark, N.J., U.S. Army just needed to fel that closeness,” she and most generous support over the last leges of their membership. The annual Air Corps 2nd Lt. Kowalchuk served 37 said. 25 years. Their care sustained the institu- report details the work and activities that years ago in the 818th Medical Evac After the war, Mrs. Kowalchuk mar- tion on a daily basis, and because of this took place in the institution during that year. Transport Squadron, logging numerous ried and raised two sons, while serving the museum was able to grow and devel- The text is supplemented with photographs, missions tending the wounded as they as a public school and health nurse in op, she noted. Mrs. Hnateyko particularly thereby creating an important factual record were evacuated to English hospitals from New Jersey. She now resides near emphasized the tremendous financial and for the historical annals of the museum. the beaches at Normandy. Bedford, selected for the site of the moral help received from the regional Provided also is a roster of current members As a young nurse, she joined the memorial because it suffered the largest councils and branches of the Ukrainian and a financial section, which lists donors Army in 1942. After completing military number of deaths per capita in the D- National Women’s League of America, the and the amounts of their donations, as well training at Bowman Field in Kentucky, Day invasion. museum’s founding organization. as financial statements. she was transferred to an air base and Now retired at age 81, she volunteers Mrs. Hnateyko also brought up the future Among those present at the annual meet- hospital in . at the National D-Day Memorial financial security of the museum. “When ing was Iryna Kurowyckyj, president of Even the most extensive training Foundation and at a local hospital, knits we build the new facility we also have to Ukrainian National Women’s League of could not have prepared the soldiers and sweaters for a relief agency and tutors make sure that there will be funds available America Inc. She reaffirmed the UNWLA’s nurses for the horrors they would elementary school children in reading. to maintain the building and cover the oper- commitment to continue the generous sup- encounter. “They were scared.” Mrs. Mrs. Kowalchuk is looking forward to ational costs of the institution year after port its members provide to the institution Kowalchuk said of the wounded soldiers hosting a reunion of 11 surviving flight year,” she said, explaining that, precisely and said she looks forward to the start of the they picked up. “They didn’t cry ... they nurses from her squadron in July. because of these financial requirements, an construction of the new building in a very Endowment Fund with a goal of $10 mil- short time. lion will be opened at the museum. The state of the museum’s finances was The board president spoke about the presented by Dr. Yar Mociuk, treasurer on involvement of young people in the muse- the board of trustees, who urged all to um in the past year, citing two events organ- review the financial accounts in the annual ized by groups of young individuals: one a report. Wasyl Sosiak affirmed the veracity, lecture at the museum in conjunction with accuracy and competence of the museum’s an exhibition, the other a fund raiser for the financial accounting, based on the review of new building project. She pointed out how the books by the Audit Committee. important it is for young people in the During the annual meeting five individu- Ukrainian American community to take an als were elected to fill vacant slots on the active part in the life of the Museum, board of trustees by those present and eligi- because eventually it will pass into their ble to vote. The board, which is the govern- stewardship and that of their progeny. ing body of the museum, comprises of 25 In her report to the assembly, Maria people, each elected to a three-year terms Shust, director of museum, spoke about the on a staggered basis. work of the museum, specifically about The new roster of the board of trustees of those aspects which constitute the day-to- The Ukrainian museum follows: day responsibilities: conservation, care of The Executive Board members are: Mrs. collections, exhibition planning and mainte- Hnateyko, president; Mrs. Kurowyckyj, nance, education and research. She also Tatiana Tershakovec and Maria Tomorug, detailed the large network of activities – vice-presidents; Dr. Mociuk, treasurer; educational programs, community events, Katria Czerwoniak and Orysia Woloszyn, and fund raisers – which are part of the secretaries; Orest Glut, Andrey Hankevych museum’s agenda. and Roman Hawrylak, members-at-large. She described the past year and a half in Board members are: Anna Alyskewycz, the life of the museum as “historic,” refer- Ulana Baczynskyj, Sophia Hewryk, Ulana ring to the large donations and the Kobzar, Lidia Krushelnytsky, Andrew Challenge Grant, as well as the fact that the Lencyk, Zenon Masnyj, Rostislav year 2001 marks the museum’s 25th Milanytch, Maria Pazuniak, Maria anniversary. Polanskyj, Roma Shuhan, Olga Stawnychy, Ms. Shust gave a comprehensive report Marta Skorupsky, Oksana Trytyak and on the state of the institution by enumerat- Ireneus Yurchuk. ing many of these activities. She described Members of the Audit Committee are: new acquisitions to the fine arts collection, Mr. Sosiak, chair; Nadia Cwiach, Ihor among them numerous watercolors and Hayda, Yaroslawa Luchechko and drawings by artist Mykola Krychevsky, and Wolodymyr Magun, members individual works by such artists as For information about The Ukrainian , Alexis Gritchenko Museum and its agenda or the building (Oleksa Hryshchenko), Liuboslav Hutsaliuk project call (212) 228-0110; fax: (212) 228- President George W. Bush with Evelyn Kowalchuk at the dedication of the and Jacques Hnizdovsky. 1947; e-mail [email protected]; D-Day memorial on June 6 in Bedford, Va. Many excellent examples of Ukrainian or log on to www.ukrainianmuseum.org. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM Andrew Nynka joins Weekly staff Readers respond to UNA’s appeal PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Andrew Nynka has officially joined The Ukrainian Weekly staff as an editor as of July 17. Mr. Nynka, for aid to flood victims in Zakarpattia 24, has been working on the editorial staff In the month of March we received ted to the charitable organization Caritas since mid-April. news about new flooding in the area of Ukraine in . A complete report on the The Weekly’s new full-time staffer holds Zakarpattia, Ukraine. The result of heavy aid efforts will be published in the press. a B.A. in political science and economics rains, the floods took the lives of six per- To date, Caritas has purchased and dis- from Muhlenberg College in Allentown, sons, and inundated thousands of homes tributed: Pa., with additional studies in photography. and other buildings, destroying many of • 2,000 packages of food products to He plans to pursue a master’s degree in them. 500 families in the Rakhiv district of the journalism. Responding to the appeal of the Zakarpattia Oblast; His studies took him to Washington, Executive Committee of the Ukrainian • 560 tons of coal to 170 families in where he worked under New York Gov. National Association published in the the same area; and George E. Pataki, advising the governor UNA’s official publications, Svoboda and • 150 sets of tools for construction. and senior staff on legislative matters and The Ukrainian Weekly, many organiza- As of today, Caritas Ukraine is work- implementing federal aspects of the gover- tions and individuals sent donations to ing on a project to provide school sup- nor’s program. the UNA-affiliated Ukrainian National plies to children from needy families Fully fluent in Ukrainian, Mr. Nynka Foundation to help the flood victims. who fell victim to the floods. In August, also attended school abroad in Kyiv, The donors’ names appear below. 150 sets of work clothes are to be distrib- Ukraine, where he lived for a year. The UNA Executive Committee thanks uted to flood victims in the Rakhiv dis- Once he graduated from college Mr. all contributors for their compassion trict who are now working on recon- Nynka worked for ATT’s Information toward the flood victims and understand- structing their destroyed buildings. Thus, Research Center in Basking Ridge, N.J., Andrew Nynka ing of the great needs of our brothers and aid to flood victims in Zakarpattia is con- and then with Hughes Enterprises of Andrew Nynka sisters. The funds collected were transmit- tinuing. Trenton. Mr. Nynka is an active member of Plast Chornobyl nuclear disaster. Ukrainian Scouting Organization and its His subsequent assignments included a Chornomortsi fraternity. He was recently news report on a conference about the elected president of the fraternity’s unit of Chornobyl accident held at the United Donations for flood victims in Zakarpattia “starshi plastuny” (young adults). In addi- Nations; a story on Ukraine’s new consul Contributions received from April 1 through July 10 tion, he is active in organizing sea scouting general in New York, Serhiy Pohoreltzev; a Name Address Amount camps and other camps for Plast youths. feature on up-and-coming young photogra- Since joining The Weekly staff three pher Joseph Sywenkyj; and an account of Wronskyj, Wolodymyr Greenlawn, N.Y. $1,125.00 months ago, Mr. Nynka has worked on a Myroslava Gongadze’s appearance at a Choir St. Pokrova Rochester, N.Y. $750.00 variety of stories revolving around the public meeting in New York. He also pre- Zaporozka Sitch, UNA Branch 367 Rochester, N.Y. $500.00 Ukrainian community and Ukraine. pared an extensive photo report on New UNA Branch 354 Omaha, Neb. $258.05 His first byline came on April 22 with a York City’s Ukrainian Festival. Wasylyszyn, Roman Philadelphia, Pa. $250.00 story on the continuing life-saving mission Most notably, Mr. Nynka has written a UNA Branch 285 Rochester, N.Y. $250.00 of the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund series of articles covering developments Mackin, Mike San Diego, Calif. $200.00 published in The Weekly’s special section surrounding the proposed demapping of Kulczak, Petro Omaha, Neb. $150.00 devoted to the 15th anniversary of the Taras Shevchenko Place in . Trotch, Philip Lakewood, Ohio $125.00 Misilo, Stephen Short Hills, N.J. $100.00 Cap, W. and M. Stratford, Conn. $100.00 RECORDING DEPARTMENT Kachnij, M. Warren, Mich. $100.00 UNA Branch 241 Woonsocket, R.l. $100.00 MEMBERSHIP REPORT – MAY 2001 Stolarskyj, A. Omaha, Neb. $100.00 Martha Lysko, National Secretary Roman and Son Corp. Ralston, Neb. $100.00 Juvenile Adult ADD Total Ukrainian American Association Inc. Omaha, Neb. $100.00 Total Active Members – 4/2001 6,875 14,429 3,307 24,611 Diachuk, Ulana and Volodymyr Rutherford, N.J. $100.00 Total Inactive Members – 4/2001 7,362 17,613 0 24,975 Kaczaraj, Stefan and Swiatoslaw Budd Lake, N.J. $100.00 Total Members – 4/2001 14,237 32,042 3,307 49,586 Lysko, Martha and Wolodar Morristown, N.J. $100.00 Cap, Gerald Madison, Conn. $60.00 ACTIVE MEMBERSHIP Sich, Dmytro Alfred Station, N.Y. $50.00 Gains in 5/2001 Puszkydra, W. and A. Floral Park, N.Y. $50.00 Chudoba, Michael Souderton, Pa. $50.00 New members 10 18 0 28 New members UL 0 1 0 1 Kladko, Joseph Sunnyvale, Calif. $50.00 Reinstated 2 12 8 22 Bolonka, Wasyl Boothwyn, Pa. $50.00 Total Gains: 12 31 8 51 Stolarskyj, W. and A. Omaha, Neb. $50.00 Losses in 5/2001 Dziuba, P. and C. Rochester, N.Y. $50.00 Szyjka, Marie Albany, N.Y. $40.00 Died 2 40 0 42 Cash surrender 5 11 0 16 Kedrynsky, Alex Jersey City, N.J. $30.00 Endowment matured 16 13 0 29 Solanyk, V. and C. Boulder, Colo. $25.00 Fully paid-up 9 17 0 26 Zinczenko, Iwan Brunswick, Ohio $25.00 Reduced paid-up 0 0 0 0 Jarocz, A Omaha, Neb. $25.00 Extended Insurance 28 47 0 75 Myers, T. and M. Rochester, N.Y. $25.00 Certificates lapsed (active) 8 4 55 67 Certificate terminated 1 2 2 5 Kramar, W. Chester, Pa. $25.00 Chechut, M. Omaha, Neb. $10.00 Total Losses 69 134 57 260 Total Active Members – 5/2001 6,818 14,326 3,258 24,402 TOTAL $5,223.05

INACTIVE MEMBERSHIP

Gains in 5/2001 Paid-up 9 17 0 26 Reduced paid up 0 0 0 0 Extended insurance 28 47 0 75 Mission Statement Total Gains 37 64 0 101 The Ukrainian National Association exists: Losses in 5/2001 I * Died 0 31 0 31 to promote the principles of fraternalism; * Cash surrender 6 9 0 15 I Pure endowment matured 2 2 0 4 to preserve the Ukrainian, Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian Reinstated to active 2 12 0 14 heritage and culture; and Certificates lapsed (inactive) 0 8 0 8 I to provide quality financial services and products to its members. Total Losses 10 62 0 72 Total Inactive Members – 5/2001 7,389 17,615 0 25,004 As a fraternal insurance society, the Ukrainian National Association reinvests its TOTAL MEMBERSHIP – 5/2001 14,207 31,941 3,258 49,406 (* Paid up and reduced paid up policies) earnings for the benefit of its members and the Ukrainian community. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 No. 29

ANALYSIS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY The wrong message A , an artist and a case for restitution

Last week we learned that the House Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee by Nicholas Sawicki and it was followed in 1937 by “Sanatorium under the Sign of the on Foreign Operations, chaired by Rep. Jim Kolbe (R-Ariz.), had made a recommen- Earlier this winter the German director Hourglass.” Both were written in Polish dation to cut U.S. aid to Ukraine. The Appropriations Committee adopted that recom- Benjamin Geissler traveled to and earned substantial critical acclaim as mendation and proposed that aid to Ukraine for Fiscal Year 2002 be cut from the $169 Drohobych to conduct research for a film soon as they appeared. As an accom- million proposed by the Bush administration to $125 million. The committee report ed about the life of the writer and artist plished graphic artist, Schulz showed his that its proposal is based on the completion of nuclear safety projects, “continuing set- Bruno Schulz. In the course of his visit work frequently at exhibitions in Lviv, backs” to reform,” and “unresolved deaths” of dissidents and journalists in Ukraine. he uncovered a mural that had long been Krakow, and Warsaw. The latter is an obvious reference to, first and foremost, Heorhii Gongadze, whose thought to be lost, painted by Mr. Schulz murder case appears to be no closer to resolution than in mid-May, when Ukrainian In both his literary and artistic work, during the last weeks of his life in 1942 law enforcement officials made the incredible claim that they had solved the case and the realities of life in Drohobych are after he and his family had been interred that the murderers were dead. To be honest, Ukraine’s officials, from the president on woven together with dreams. Behind the in the Drohobych ghetto. down, don’t deserve any credit for the way they’ve handled the Gongadze investiga- thick, ornate passages in his texts and the In late May of this year Yad Vashem, tion. But neither does all of Ukraine deserve to be penalized. fantastical narratives of his drawings, one of the foremost institutions of That point was made quite eloquently in a letter to members of Congress sent by much more is revealed about their creator Holocaust study and commemoration, Myroslava Gongadze, who stated that her husband’s murder should not be cited as than would have ever been flatly stated. sent its representatives to examine the justification for cutting aid to Ukraine – a prospect that she characterized as alarming. I first had a chance to study Schulz’s mural. In the course of three days they “If Congress uses my husband’s murder as justification to reduce U.S. aid to artistic career in 1999 when I was con- removed approximately five sections of Ukraine, this will send absolutely the wrong message to those honorable people who ducting research in Warsaw and Lviv on the mural, which was painted as a fresco, are still working (and with whom I worked) so hard to build a democratic nation. ... a fellowship from the Shevchenko and transported them to the Yad Vashem My husband sought the development of a free and independent media, of non-govern- Scientific Society. My impressions then museum in Jerusalem. mental and of local organizations to build a civil society in Ukraine – these entities are were very much as they are today: here The story was closely followed in the the ones that desperately need America’s help.” was an artist who bore out, in pencil and Polish press as it was happening, and Similarly, several members of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus took issue with paint, a number of very private anxieties. when The New York Times picked up on the House Appropriations Committee’s reference to stalled reforms and called for More specifically, much of his work the report on June 20, a dynamic debate maintaining the level of U.S. aid to Ukraine. “While we understand, share and appre- dealt with the worry and unease of life as ensued that has thrust both Mr. Schulz ciate many of the concerns that you have raised regarding the need for continuing an assimilated Jew in interwar Poland. and his native Drohobych out of their rel- reforms in Ukraine,” they wrote, “we are respectfully concerned that this reduction Torn between the reality of a public life ative anonymity. It centers on both the sends the wrong message to those fighting for the very reforms you seek.” The U.S. that was largely Polish and close friend- legality and the ethics of the removal of message should be one of “expectant support, rather than ... dissatisfied penalty.” ships with Polish intellectuals such as the the fragments from their original loca- The House members, led by Bob Schaffer of Colorado, underlined quite correctly dramatist and painter Stanislaw Ignacy tion. that: Ukraine “has built a solid foundation for a strong democracy and a free-market Witkiewicz, Schulz was still quite con- economy. Ukraine’s economy ... is growing at over 8 percent, ... Private cultivation in Born in 1892, Bruno Schulz was the scious of the fact that many of his agriculture has increased from 25 percent to 75 percent of the land cultivated in just a third child of a family of Jewish mer- acquaintances regarded him as culturally year. ... Private businesses cite the current economic climate as perhaps the most chants in Drohobych, when the city was different. And history suggests that they promising thus far in Ukraine.” They also cited Ukraine’s many foreign policy suc- still very much a part of Austria- very well may have. cesses during the first decade of its independence and its clear desire to align itself Hungary. His father was a tailor and We are often told that ethnic divisions with the West, and pointed to the upcoming parliamentary elections, emphasizing that operated a dry goods store on the market in this corner of the world were quite “we should be increasing our outreach to non-governmental groups in Ukraine.” square, and it was in this street-level We strongly agree with both Ms. Gongadze and members of the Congressional apartment of Baroque townhouse that marked during this period, and there is a Ukrainian Caucus that now is not the time to cut aid to Ukraine. Though all is not per- Schulz lived for the early part of his life. real ring of truth to this, particularly in fect, there is progress in Ukraine – progress that should be acknowledged and must be Trained first in architecture at the Lviv the political and public arena. Yet if supported by continuing a certain level of assistance. Otherwise, Ukraine will be Polytechnic, Schulz became a teacher of Schulz’s work and that of many of his pushed further into the embrace of Russia, which continues in various ways to entice art at the gymnasium in Drohobych after contemporaries is any indicator, the pri- Ukraine, whether by carrot or stick. Thus, U.S. assistance is critical, indeed vital, if passing a series of examinations at the vate understanding of this issue was for Ukraine is to remain a strategic partner of the United States. Academy of Fine Arts in Krakow in many people altogether different: that Two of our community organizations, the Ukrainian American Coordinating 1926. The teaching position took time these divisions were not and could not Council and the Ukrainian Federation of America, called for “urgent action” to save away from his own work, but for finan- ever be drawn in black in white. This for U.S. aid to Ukraine. They urged readers to contact Chairman Patrick Leahy of the cial reasons he never abandoned it. was part of the problem then, and it is at Senate Appropriations Committee’s Subcommittee on Foreign Operations and all his Working largely at night, he feverishly the heart of the debate that surrounds the committee members, who are to address the issue within a few days. wrote and sketched. recently uncovered fresco today. Our action must be immediate if we are to have any hope of succeeding. The first of his two books of fiction, Whether or not Schulz can neatly be “Cinnamon Shops,” was published by described as Polish or Jewish has every- the Warsaw publisher Roj in 1933-1934, thing to do with the claims of ownership surrounding the fresco, for it is along July these lines that commentators in Poland Turning the pages back... Nicholas Sawicki is a doctoral candi- and Israel have begun to argue for their date in art history at the University of right to the painting. 23 Pennsylvania. He is currently living in Prague on a Fulbright grant. (Continued on page 23) 1944 July 23, 1944, marked the end of the Battle of , a 10-day bloodbath that saw the demise of thousands of young Ukrainian soldiers of the Galicia Division, seen as a precursor to a Ukrainian national army. The Galicia Division, a Ukrainian military formation organized by the German Army to fight on the Soviet front, initially mobilized in the spring and summer of 1944 to back up the Germans near Stanyslaviv (now Ivano-Frankivsk), where they could gain experience as a unit while keeping their distance from the superior and more experienced Soviet Army. However, the battles of Stalingrad and Kursk left the German Army on the defensive, with the Soviets gaining more momentum with every skirmish. Thus, the Germans deployed the division to serve as a reserve for the German 13th Corps to defend the front near Brody, where they expected a major Soviet offensive. The German Army sorely lacked tank and air support along the Eastern front. According to Prof. Taras Hunczak, “the [German] 4th Panzer Army, as a whole, had around 50 tanks, which had only a limited amount of gas at their disposal. Even worse was the situation with the air force – there was almost none during the Battle of Brody.” The Soviets, in contrast, had 2,200 tanks and 3,000 airplanes, and 1.2 million troops on the First Ukrainian Front. On July 7, after surveying the situation around Brody and realizing their huge advantage in airplanes and artillery, the First Ukrainian Front submitted a plan of attack to headquar- ters; on July 13 the Soviets began their offensive. By July 1 the Soviets had advanced 50 to 80 kilometers and encircled eight German divisions. As a result, the Galicia Division was ordered to move from its defensive position to an area outside of Pidhirtsi, where it would stage a counterattack. That move, however, made it easier for the Soviets to enclose the Ukrainian troops; by July 18 the Galicia Division was surrounded. It was pounded by Soviet artillery and bombs for the next five days. Although only 3,000 of the 11,000 sol- diers survived the debacle, those who did continued the fight for Ukraine’s freedom either Some of the faculty members of the former Wladyslaw Jagiello gymnasium in with the Ukrainian Insurgent Army or the remnants of the Division. Drohobych, c.1933. Bruno Schulz stands fifth from the left in the second row. Source: “On the Horns of a Dilemma: The Story of the Ukrainian Division Halychyna” by Taras (Photograph from the collection of the Adam Mickiewicz Museum of Literature, Hunczak. Lanham, Md.: University Press of America, 2000. Warsaw.) No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 7 COMMENTARY Faces and Places Education in Ukraine: dilemmas and concerns by Myron B. Kuropas by Myron B. Kuropas, Ph.D. the Soviet system of education missed the computer stage of scientific-technological Of all the areas of endeavor hardest hit revolution.” by the collapse of Soviet rule in Ukraine, There are other paradoxes and ironies education is definitely near the top. While as well. Despite the most brutally intense Ukraine and the University of Illinois economic, political and social issues are and unwavering efforts, Soviet education being addressed by government officials Like most “Big Ten” schools, the served as interpreters, however, she also was unable to destroy two vestiges of University of Illinois at shared her disappointment with some in Ukraine, albeit somewhat lackadaisical- “bourgeois ideology,” namely religious ly, education is all but neglected. Champaign/Urbana has an attractive cam- bureaucrats in Ukraine’s government. It belief and national consciousness. pus. Not the most beautiful (that honor seems that the longer Ukraine is inde- At a time of high unemployment, Religio-cultural awareness and ethnona- national disillusionment, government cor- belongs to the University of Indiana), but pendent, the less interest there is in speak- tional identity are presently the two pillars lovely none the less. ing the . ruption and a growing crime rate, educa- of Ukraine’s national resurrection, espe- tion is not a priority in Ukraine. Teachers The University of Illinois is also the Another high point for me was resum- cially in western Ukraine where the moral home of the annual weeklong Ukrainian ing my acquaintance with Prof. are paid infrequently. New textbooks are capital of the 1930s has not been totally lacking. Schools are in disrepair. Students Studies Conference which during the past Volodymyr Serhiychuk of Taras obliterated by Sovietization. Religions 20 years has brought scholars together Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. no longer perceive higher education as a help to restore the moral fiber of the guarantor of financial success. from around the world. In 1990, a year before Ukraine’s inde- Ukrainian people, and national conscious- I’ve participated in many of these con- pendence, Dr. Serhiychuk invited me to Part of the reason, of course, is the ness restores Ukrainian pride. The situa- socialist moral inheritance. One of the ferences and, while I could never devote his university to present lectures on the tion in eastern Ukraine, where an entire week to this endeavor, I found history of Ukrainians in the United States. great paradoxes of Soviet education is that Communism reigned for 70 years and despite the most intensive efforts by the time I did spend generally enlighten- The first Ukrainian conference at the where a large Russian and Russified ing, usually enjoyable, but occasionally University of Illinois was held in June Soviet educators to change human behav- Ukrainian population lives, is much more ior and to produce the “new Soviet man,” disappointing. 1982, focusing on Ukrainian literature. problematic. Still, churches and syna- This year was no exception. The con- Subsequent conferences were devoted to a person who was highly moral, patriotic, gogues are springing up all over Ukraine humane and committed to a universal ference theme was “Ten Years of Ukraine’s history (1983), 20th century like mushrooms after a spring rain. And, Independence of Ukraine.” I was the mod- Ukraine (1984) and Ukraine during World Marxist-Leninist brotherhood, the result despite complaints by a Russophile was near total failure. erator of a panel titled “Does Ukraine War II (1985). minority, the Ukrainian language, the Need Education Reform?” I spoke in the As a result of initiatives by the Rather than moral individuals, the bedrock of national cohesion, is being Soviet educational system, with its “uni- affirmative, presenting a paper in which I Shevchenko Scientific Society and First taught to the next generation along with outlined the pluses and minuses of the Security Bank in Chicago, the Foundation fied educational front” of schools, youth Ukrainian history. Ukraine is slowly but organizations (Young Pioneers, the present system (see the article “Education for Ukrainian Studies at the University of perceptibly rising from the ashes. in Ukraine” on the left). Among the Illinois was established at a meeting in Komsomol) and society in general, “all Ironically, neither religious nor national following the leadership of the minuses I emphasized were a rigid cur- Chicago in 1985. The foundation was education are supported by the European riculum, little attention to individual stu- headed by Dr. Paul Nadzikewycz until Communist Party,” produced not a new Union, the U.S. government and culture “perfected through socialist dent differences, poor classroom control, 1989; he was succeeded by Raisa Bratkiv, American foundations pouring money cheating on exams, put downs by teachers who serves until the present time. enlightenment,” but a depraved, callous into Ukraine. Still surviving on the social and insular society incapable, as Mikhail and an emphasis on the physical sciences Between 1982 and 1989 most presenta- capital of the Judeo-Christian moral foun- over the social sciences. tions at the annual conferences were in Gorbachev learned to his sorrow, of dations erected by past generations, as meaningful reform. As soon as students With one exception, all the panelists – English; this changed with the arrival of well as the national pride instilled by the Ivan Holowinsky (Rutgers), Roman academics from Ukraine in 1989. Thus discovered that Soviet society did not historic struggles and victories of their reflect Soviet educational ideals, disillu- Gromiak (State Pedagogical University of far, a total of 980 speakers from 24 differ- ancestors, many educators in the West ), Raisa Movchan (National ent countries have presented papers at the sionment distrust and cynicism set in. The have become wedded to such socio-politi- fumes of the resulting disintegration still Academy of Sciences of Ukraine), conferences; 640 presentations were in cal trends as globalization and multicul- Oksana Pachlovska (Universita di Roma Ukrainian and 340 in English. linger in Ukraine. turalism. Thinking Ukrainians struggling This is not to say that Soviet education La Sapienza) and Viacheslav The individual most responsible for the to literally redefine themselves as a nation Brioukhovetsky (National University of conferences is Prof. Dmytro Shtohryn was totally bankrupt. On the contrary, see little difference between these con- Kyiv Mohyla Academy) either avoided who immigrated to the United States in Soviet education excelled in mathematics cepts and the ideals of “internationalism” the question or defended the status quo. 1950. He completed his Ph.D. studies in and the physical sciences. According to and “brotherhood” propagated by Soviet The one exception was Prof. John Fizer Ukrainian literature and library science at Abdusalam Gusseinov, a cult of knowl- ideologues. (Rutgers) who declared that he honestly the University of Ottawa while working as edge “ in the schools based on the ideal of There are other problems as well. did not know enough about the situation the Slavic cataloguer in the university of scientific determinism ... A person whose Ukrainian educators familiar with to render an opinion. The entire session Illinois library and an associate of the uni- head was loaded with diverse and system- American education are not impressed became rather heated with one Ukrainian versity’s Russian and east European atized knowledge was a typical product of with what they perceive American educa- American professor in the audience argu- Center. Thanks in large measure to Dr. the Soviet system of education.” There tion to be. Visiting American inner-city ing that, given the problems in American Shtohryn and the foundation’s financial was a great emphasis on technical expert- schools on a short “lookie, lookie” tour education, Ukraine had nothing to learn support, the University of Illinois now has ise and pragmatic goals. In contrast to cur- sponsored by an American government from the United States; and a teacher from some 70,000 volumes of selected mono- rent American educational practices, “the agency does not exactly give a true pic- Ukraine suggested that, while the United graphs and periodicals dealing with Soviet curricula were unconditionally ture. Nor do American B movies, States offered excellent technical support Ukraine, making it one of the largest such aimed at the strongest students. They set a American magazines and other distorted in terms of textbooks, videos, CDs, etc., collections in the western world. standard for learning that treated all stu- examples of “Americanism.” One more dents as if they were highly gifted.” Ukrainian teachers would continue to do A fellow academic who has been paradox: at a time when Ukrainian educa- involved in the conferences since their Parents were expected to be involved in tors are looking to the United States for what they’ve always done. the education of their children or suffer Was I disappointed? Yes. Should I have inception is Dr. Bohdan Rubchak, an direction, American educators offer little accomplished poet and since 1974 a pro- consequences on the job. Expectations more than vapid slogans about “progres- been? No. were high and the results were high. The During the early days of independence, fessor of Ukrainian language, culture and sive education” and “self-esteem.” literature at the University of Illinois at average student was pushed to excel. The Is there anything Ukrainian educators Ukraine’s leaders, especially educators, gifted student was energized to triumph. seemed open to new ideas and formulas Chicago Circle. Today, the University of can learn from American educators? Illinois offers M.A. and Ph.D. programs in Despite their extraordinary technologi- Absolutely. First, they can learn from from the West. Recently, however, educa- cal success, “the ideal of scientific ration- tion, like everything else, has begun to these Ukrainian subjects. American mistakes and not repeat them in The conferences have been especially ality and the belief in the power of reason Ukraine. Second, they can follow the drift back to the future. One example: began to be distrusted.” During the late while most international universities fol- beneficial for professors from Ukraine example of successful American schools who did not have an opportunity to meet 1950s and early 1960s, writes Dr. which retain academic rigor while honor- low the three-tiered program of higher Gusseinov, “it appeared that the conveyor- education – bachelor, master and doctor – with academic colleagues from universi- ing the integrity of each individual stu- ties in the West during Soviet times or to like system of education that was devel- dent. Successful American schools do not Ukraine elected in 1996 to retain the old oped from classical paradigms of deter- Soviet system – bachelor, specialist, aspi- access many of the publications available follow the “cookie cutter” model common at the University of Illinois. minism was difficult to adapt to the trans- in Soviet schools nor do American educa- rant, candidate and doctor. The past is mission of modern knowledge.” By the comfortable for Soviet-era bureaucrats As is usually the case in our communi- end of the 1980s, “it became evident that (Continued on page 15) who still dominate Ukraine’s Ministry of ty, a small group of enthusiasts have been Education. able to accomplish what once appeared to Fortunately, the conference was not a be an impossible task. With very little total bust for me. One of the highlights funding from the outside (as compared to MAY WE HELP YOU? was a dynamic presentation by Marta Harvard or the University Alberta), con- Zielyk of the U.S. State Department. As ferences now totaling 100 weeks of dis- To reach The Ukrainian Weekly call (973) 292-9800, cussion and academic exchange on and dial the appropriate extension (as listed below). the Ukrainian interpreter for Preisdent Bill Clinton and Vice-President Al Gore dur- Ukrainian topics have become a reality in Illinois. 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by Olena Boyko VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Antonina S. Antosha, representing Tidewater Ukrainian Cultural Association (TUCA), was crowned queen of World Bazaar 2001 on June 8, in Virginia Beach. Each year in June the Multicultural Alliance of Virginia Beach sponsors the World Bazaar, a two-day multicultural, multiethnic festi- val of performances, exhibits, crafts and food on the boardwalk of world famous Virginia Beach. In order to find an individual who will preside over the World Bazaar and repre- sent the alliance, a queen’s contest is held the previous evening. Candidates are judged in three categories: presentation, poise and quality of speech, display of native costumes and evening dress. Ms. Antosha, lovely in a vivid Ukrainian costume and dazzling in Gathered at the screening of “The Undefeated” are: (from left) Bohdan and evening wear, captivated the audience as Elanor Malaniak, Lesia Chopko, Director Oles Yanchuk. Zoryana Keske, Andrea she flawlessly delivered her speech, with Wynnyk, Nadine Hewko and Luba Keske. humor and warmth, about Ukraine, the struggle for democracy, the difficulty of by Bohdan Z. Malaniak tainment and media industry profession- battling the Soviet legacy, and the unbe- als in support of the following objec- lievable reality of being chosen as an LOS ANGELES – The screening of tives: to support fellow members in their Oles Yanchuk’s film “The Undefeated” exchange student. Among the youngest career pursuits in the entertainment and contestants, Ms. Antosha showed most took place on May 5 at the Westwood media industry in Hollywood and inter- Campus of the University of California poise and confidence in the presentation nationally; to facilitate contact among and display of her costume. Upon captur- at Los Angeles (UCLA). Ukrainian professionals working in the entertain- Americans, as well as students and fac- ing the crown, Ms. Antosha exhibited her ment industry who are interested in graciousness and infectious personality, ulty from UCLA filled the theater to Ukrainian affairs; and to conduct semi- capacity. thanking the organization, her sponsors, nars, workshops and other educational her host family and the Ukrainian com- Luba Keske, vice-president of projects for members. Hollywood Trident Network and chair- munity for giving her what she called “the As filmgoers entered the UCLA campus, best moment of my life.” person of California Association to Aid they immediately noticed Ukrainian flags Ms. Antosha, a resident of Konotop, Antonina (Tonya) Antosha takes the Ukraine (CAAU), and Mark Semotiuk, being waved by young members of the Ukraine, is an exchange student at Kellam victory walk after being named queen UCLA undergrad and president of the CAAU, who were also directing traffic High School in Virginia Beach, finishing of the World Bazaar 2001. Ukrainian Students Club of UCLA, toward the James Bridges Theater in coordinated this special event, with the her junior year with high honors. The Melnitz Hall. International 4-H Club and the Virginia 4- American piano students Ukrainian dances participation of the following Los Before the viewing of the film, H Club sponsored her year-long stay. that they performed to much appreciation Angeles-based Ukrainian organizations: Alexander Rivney, president of Los Freda Pohrivchak, teacher of Russian at and applause. Ukrainian Culture Center, Ukrainian Angeles branch of the UCCA, welcomed Kellam High School, introduced Ms. This has been a walk-on-air experi- Congress Committee of America all in attendance. Mr. Semotiuk then Antosha to the Tidewater Ukrainian ence for the TUCA organization, a cohe- (UCLA), California Association to Aid introduced Mr. Yanchuk, the award-win- Cultural Association. Ms. Antosha spends sive group of dedicated members. A Ukraine, Ukrainian Students Club of ning director of the film “Famine 33.” her spare time on poetry, singing, drama major focus of TUCA’s mission is to UCLA, as well as the Hollywood Trident Mr. Semotiuk emphasized the fact that and guitar. She also tutors fellow students teach students, visitors, medical and Network which initiated the event. Mr. Yanchuk’s “The Undefeated” is the in Russian and is fluent in three languages. especially military personnel from The Hollywood Trident Network, of true story of Roman Shukhevych, also which Jack Palance is the honorary chair- On Saturday, June 9, Ms. Antosha, with Ukraine visiting in the Richmond, man, was formed to bring together enter- (Continued on page 15) Lee Dydiw dressed as a Kozak and bear- Williamsburg and Virginia Beach areas. ing the Ukrainian flag, led the Parade of The TUCA includes them in its activi- Nations to open the World Bazaar. ties, invites them into members’ homes Ukraine was well represented, in addition and exposes them to Ukrainian American to a cultural exhibit and artifact-selling lifestyles. For many visitors from central “The Undefeated” to be screened table, Echoes of Ukraine, an artistic and eastern Ukraine, this unexpected ensemble organized by Olga Cehelska, meeting with Ukrainian Americans has performed on the main stage. As director crystalized their own sense of their at Montreal’s World Film Festival of OMC Studio, Dr. Chehelska not only Ukrainian identity. It has proven to be an NEW YORK – The Ukrainian “The Undefeated” was co-produced provided the costumes but also taught her enriching experience for all. Congress Committee of America by the Ukrainian Congress Committee announced that on July 16 “The of America, Ukraine’s Ministry of Undefeated” was accepted to the Culture, the Dovzhenko National Film internationally acclaimed World Film Studio and Oles Film Studio. Festival, which will be held from It is the true story of Gen. Roman August 23 to September 3 in Shukhevych, a genteel family man Montreal. forced by brutal circumstances and his The Montreal World Film Festival own sense of honor and duty to lead is the only competitive film festival in the fight against both the Nazis and the North America recognized by the Soviets. International Federation of Film Mr. Yanchuk, hailed by both The Producers Associations. New York Times and Time magazine The World Film Festival, which for his heart-wrenching film “Famine ranks among the most prestigious fes- ‘33,” attracted an internationally tivals of the world, presents nine gen- renowned team of filmmakers and res. “The Undefeated” will be artists to bring to the screen the epic screened in the “World Cinema: story of Roman Shukhevych. Against Reflections of Our Time” category. the backdrop of an underground war, The festival has become the largest Mr. Yanchuk explores the complex publicly attended film festival in the character of Shukhevych, his child- Western world. Upon hearing the hood revulsion at ethnic discrimina- exciting news, Oles Yanchuk, the tion, his love of music and his genius film’s director and producer stated, “I in combat. am thrilled to hear that ‘The For further program details log on Undefeated’ was chosen to be screened to the UCCA’s website, www.ucca.org, at such an important world-renowned or the World Film Festival’s site, Leading the Parade of Nations on the boardwalk of Virginia Beach are: (from film festival.” www.ffm.montreal.org. left) Tom Kropp, president of the Tidewater Ukrainian Cultural Association, Tonya Antosha and flag-bearer Lee Dydiw, at the opening of World Bazaar 2001. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 9

Batkivschyna completes its journey through Mohawk Valley of New York by Alexander Kuzma UTICA, N.Y. – The near-legendary Ukrainian tall ship Batkivschyna navigated through the narrow channels of the historic Erie Canal, becoming the first international vessel to complete a journey through the picturesque Mohawk Valley of upstate New York. Enthusiastic throngs greeted the ship in several ports along the canal. The largest welcoming party turned out at the newly constructed Utica Municipal Wharf on Saturday, June 16. The Topolia Women’s Vocal Ensemble, under the direc- tion of Halyna Kurylo, and a large contin- gent of supporters from the Binghamton- Johnson City area joined Ukrainian Americans from Utica to show their sup- port for Batkivschyna and for the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund (CCRF). “Our dream was always to visit the Mohawk Valley and to travel along the Erie Canal,” said Capt. Dmitrii Birioukovitch. “This area was described so vividly in the novels of James Fennimore Cooper and it has retained much of its natural beauty.” Until late May, however, the captain and his advance team were uncertain whether they could travel along the canal. Heavy snowfall over the past win- ter had deposited large amounts of silt The Topolia Women’s Vocal Ensemble of Binghamton sings “Mnohaya Lita” for the crew of the Batkivschyna at the Utica along several channels, creating numer- Municipal Marina. ous challenges for a ship that required depths of 9 or more feet. The schooner popular Ukrainian songs. Accompanist sented Capt. Birioukovih with a bouquet members of the parish for their support also had to lower its masts to sail through Burt Mueller also performed original of flowers. The revelry continued despite of the ship’s mission. Capt. Birioukovitch more than 20 locks and under numerous arrangements of Ukrainian melodies on intermittent rainfall. also thanked everyone present for their low bridges. solo guitar. A trio of dancers comprised On Sunday morning, June 17, the St. support and shared some of his most After extensive fact-finding visits by of Oksana Czebiniak, Justina Veleha and Volodymyr parish in downtown Utica notable experiences during the ship’s his- the ship’s support team of John Nesklada, Christine Zavalyj drew warm applause hosted a Father’s Day luncheon in honor toric voyage from Ukraine. Many parish- Mike Lamperelli and John Perry, the ship from the audience. of the Batkivschyna (which means “Land ioners made generous contributions to received permission from the New York As master of ceremonies, Mr. Zenczak of our Fathers” in Ukrainian). The Rev. help defray the costs of the journey and Canal Authority to enter the waterway. read a letter of greeting from Rep. Bundz thanked the members of the to support CCRF’s medical mission. “We wish we could have given our Sherwood Boehlert (23rd District, New organizing committee: Mr. Zenczak, Dr. In the afternoon, large crowds returned Ukrainian American communities in York) who was traveling with President Roman Melnyk, Kristine Lyktey, Prof. upstate New York more notice of the George W. Bush in Europe. Mr. Boehlert Bohdan Rabij, Vasyl Rybalsky and other (Continued on page 14) ship’s arrival,” said Mr. Nesklada, who wrote: “I regret that I cannot be with you sailed aboard the Batkivschyna from in person to extend my sincere welcome Albany to Oswego. “We were pleasantly to Batkivschyna and her crew on being Being Ukrainian means: surprised by the large crowds that gath- the first foreign vessel to navigate the New York State canal system and to visit ered along the shore, even in a small J Malanka in January. town like St. Johnsville.” the Mohawk Valley. Your mission as In Utica, the ship’s arrival received goodwill ambassador for the deserving J Deb in February. extensive coverage on local radio stations charity Children of Chornobyl Relief J prior to its arrival, thanks to the advance Fund ... is most commendable and wor- Sviato Vesny in May. work of the Rev. Michael Bundz, pastor thy of recognition by all present.” Mayor J Wedding of your roommate in June. of St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Timothy Julian issued a proclamation J Church, and Taras Zenczak, chairman of declaring June 16 “Batkivschyna Day” in Tabir in July. the local organizing committee. Utica. J Volleyball at Wildwood in August. As the Batkivschyna pulled into Utica As storm clouds gathered, the ship J Harbor, several hundred onlookers anx- was forced to sail four miles farther Labor Day at Soyuzivka in September. iously awaited its arrival. Many were upstream to Lock 20 in Marcy because J dressed in embroidered blouses and car- the shallows in Utica Harbor prevented it Morskyi Bal in November. ried Ukrainian and American flags. The from docking safely. The crowd of sup- J Koliada in December. Topolia women’s ensemble entertained porters followed the ship to Marcy, the crowd with a series of traditional and where 6-year-old Kalyna Melnyk pre- If you checked off more than one of the above, then you know what you’re doing to your brain cells. Now, how about doing something for your mind?

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by Alexander Capitonenko Between 1910 and 1918 he was active in the Jack of Diamonds movement, The an avant-garde painter and poet helping stage numerous public demon- David Burliuk, widely known as one of strations whose ribaldry challenged that the founders of Russian futurism, traces of the spectacles of the Dadaists and his roots to a Kozak family. He was born Italian futurists. in the Sumy region of Ukraine, studied in Invited by Wassily Kandinsky to Ukraine, Russia, Germany and , exhibit with Der Blaue Reiter,” group, he and worked in Ukraine, Russia, Japan Symposium pays tribute to Wytwycky contributed an essay “Die Wilden A recent symposium at the and the United States. His and Ruslands” to their “Almanac” in 1912. Shevchenko Scientific Society in New archives today are kept in the art collec- Burliuk also avidly defended and York focused on the life and contribu- tion at Syracuse University. wrote futurist poetry, which stressed tions of Dr. Wasyl Wytwycky (1905- Born on July 22, 1882, in Semyrotivka sound over sense. In 1911 in Moscow he 1999), composer, conductor, educator, near the village of Riabushky (now met Volodymyr Mayakovsky, with whom lecturer, editor and the most prominently Lebedyn District, Sumy Oblast) in he organized lectures and manifestos, productive musicologist of the Ukrainian Ukraine, Burliuk attended gymnasia in the including “A Slap in the Face of Public diaspora. cities of Sumy, Tambov and Tver. Taste” (1912). With his colleagues he Wytwycky’s early research on Between 1898 and 1902 he studied in the toured Ukraine and southern Russia in Chopin’s Ukrainian influence and his art schools of Kazan and Odesa, winter of 1913-1914 to promote modern monographs on Vasyl Barvinsky, Later he and his younger brother, art and poetry. Mykhailo Hayvoronsky and Maksym Volodymyr, left their homeland for a year During the years of the Russian revo- Berezovsky are only a few examples of of study with Anton Azbe in Munich, and lution, Burliuk moved eastward: he lived his noted firsts in Ukrainian musicology. six months with Eugene Cormon in Paris. in the Urals, traveled across Siberia and The March 31 symposium was con- Returning to Ukraine in 1905, Burliuk the Far East. ceived last fall and moderated by musi- intermittently continued his formal train- In 1919 he gathered his family in cologist and attorney Dr. Andrij Szul, ing at the Odesa Art School and the Vladivostok, then left for Japan aboard a who spoke of Wytwycky’s musicology as Moscow Institute of Painting, Sculpture an upholder of culture. A guest speaker and Architecture until 1913. Japanese warship. Burliuk lived on the from Kolomyia, Wytwycky’s birthplace, A prominent figure in Ukrainian and Japanese Islands for only two years, from violinist and teacher Liubomyr Lekhnyk, Russian avant-garde, he exhibited in 1920 to 1922, and during that stay spent reviewed Wytwycky’s published memoirs 1907-1909 with the Wreath and Link the winter of 1920-1921 in the Bonin of 1989 as an important source of 20th groups. Archipelago. Nevertheless, he managed century music history. Mr. Lekhnyk came to organize exhibitions there. Dr. Wasyl Wytwycky Arriving in New York in September to this country to study Wytwycky’s writ- Alexander Kapitonenko is a researcher contemporary Western ones, constituting 1922, Burliuk soon caused a sensation in ings and music preserved at the family of the life and creative legacy of David a creative and organic synthesis of two the city’s art world because of his exotic archives in New Jersey, as well as by Burliuk. He is also a founder and co-chair- distant worlds. vests and earrings. friends and associates. man of the David Burliuk Foundation Wytwycky’s years of study in Prague Burliuk published many pamphlets on Dr. Ihor Pasichnyk, rector of the based in Symferopol, Ukraine. The foun- and Krakow provided strong early art, became an American citizen in 1930, University of Ostroh Academy in dation is preparing to mark the 120th Ukraine, extended greetings to the impressions that introduced him to the and from 1923 to 1940 made his living as anniversary of David Burliuk’s birth in July a proofreader and art editor for the New assembly. Arriving by fax was a state- rest of Europe and helped develop his 2002 and is gathering materials in ment of solidarity with the symposium outlook and views as a composer, scholar York daily paper Russkii Golos. American, Russian, Japanese, German, He exhibited annually at the ACA proceedings, penned by Dr. Yuri and educator. Always an observant com- Cuban, British and French museums and Yasynovsky, head the musicology mentator, he pointed to devious Soviet Gallery in New York City and devoted private collections for a monograph on the himself fully to painting. department at Lviv’s Music Academy, policies, mixing politics with the arts in a artist. The foundation’s mailing address is: and signed by other prominent musicians pungent exposé “Music and Politics,” From 1937 to 1966 Burliuk and his 1 Rosa Luxemburg St., P.O. Box 1471, wife, Marussia, published Color & of that academy and members of Lviv’s published by the Paris-based Polish mag- Symferopol, 9500; Ukraine; e-mail, Shevchenko Scientific Society. azine Kultura. At the same time he stead- dbf@.com. (Continued on page 21) More personal remarks came from Dr. fastly pioneered the idea of improved Bohdan Vitvitsky, who characterized his relations between the Ukrainian and father as generous and shared little- Polish communities. known but illuminating details in the life Perhaps singularly lucky in his cre- of his parents. ative longevity spanning the century, at Recordings of Wytwycky’s timeless 94 Wytwycky had outlived colleagues instrumental music from the collection of who left life’s stage much earlier: this writer were played between speak- Barvinsky at age 75, Zenowij Lysko at ers, as was Barvinsky’s “Dumka” in a 74, Antin Rudnytsky at 73, Roman heart-felt rendition by the late pianist Sawycky Sr. and Nestor Nyzhankivsky, Daria Karanowycz. It should be noted respectively, at a mere 52 and 48. And this composer was especially close to Wytwycky’s good fortune extended into both Wytwycky and Karanowycz. his legacy, which survived almost intact, while a vital part of the music, writings Spanning East and West and letters by others was lost in the Whereas, composer-patriarch Stanyslav winds of war. Liudkevych is credited with spanning the On a personal note 19th and the 20th centuries in the progress of Ukraine’s classical music, Wytwycky My association with Wasyl Wytwycky bridged the gap between East and West started in 1960 with correspondence, through his writings and music. after the demise of my father, pianist and The Wytwycky bridge, built with the educator Roman Sawycky Sr. His own power and drive of his intellect, extended relationship with the musicologist was a from past traditions of Eastern Europe to long and fruitful one. Wytwycky lived in Detroit and was instrumental in many musical successes due to his own leader- ship and the backing of the City Addendum Councilwoamn and Acting Mayor Mary Beck. Always a dependable letter-writer, The photo caption printed along with Wytwycky helped me often as consultant last week’s article about the International on matters of the day. He generously Horowitz Competition for Young gave moral support and expertise; I wel- Pianists at the Kyiv Philharmonic did not comed his wise council and guidance. mention the names of all jury members After the passing of Lysko (1969) and seen in the accompanying photo. The Rudnytsky (1975), Wytwycky remained jury members are: (as seen in the photo, almost alone as a guardian of music in from left) Ireneus Zuk of Canada, Pascal the original Ukrainian version of Gallet of France, Valeriy Kozlov of Volodymyr Kubijovyc’s “Entsyklopediia Ukraine, Nadia Sternberg of Israel, Ivan Ukrainoznavstva.” He complimented me Karabyts of Ukraine (chair), Sergei by suggesting I check the finished entries Usanov of Russia and Volodymyr Nekhayenko of Belarus. (Continued on page 21) David Burliuk with a model in his studio. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 11 THE ART SCENE: Ukraine at the 49th Venice Biennale by Olesya Ostrovska exhibit in their own individual style and had ordered the Special to The Ukrainian Weekly preparation of a diorama from an art collective – a rem- nant of the old Soviet art infrastructure. KYIV – One of the largest international festivals of According to the artists involved, all this was sup- contemporary art opened on June 9 in Venice: the 49th posed to underline the underground aspect of their art. Biennale. Fifty countries were represented, among them This claim was included in the description provided in Ukraine. the English- language brochure of the Ukrainian exhibit: The Ukrainian Weekly has already published two “At the crossroads of the epochs, the everlasting dialogue articles on the preparation of the Ukrainian presenta- of the art with the society, and the encounters of the tion. To sum up: in September of last year, Ukraine’s orthodox ‘official’ art with the underground, within Ministry of Culture and the Arts accepted an invitation which we all function to date, have melted into a fasci- to present Ukrainian art at the Biennale; Evhen Karas nating conglomerate. The principle of cosmic energy pul- was appointed the commissioner; Yuri (Jerzy) Onuch, sation, which forms arrhythmic construct with explicit director of the Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) in space and time ‘hinges’, is also in effect within this Kyiv, was selected as the curator; and in September a framework.” working group of which I was a member began the preparations. The Masoch Fund (founded by Ihor The brochure also listed the institutions that provided Podolchak and Ihor Diurych) were chosen as the partic- support to the presentation: Cabinet of Ministers of ipating artists. From the moment of Mr. Onuch’s Ukraine, Ministry of Culture and Arts, Artists’ Union of appointment as curator, another group of artists, headed Ukraine and the Ukrainian National Academy of Arts. by Valentyn Rayevsky, began protesting his appoint- Oleksander Roitburd, from Odesa, who participated in ment on the grounds that Mr. Onuch is not a Ukrainian the International Exhibition, had this to say about the citizen (he has dual Canadian and Polish citizenship). Ukrainian presentation: “These artists have committed At the beginning of March of this year, Mr. Rayevsky artistic suicide.” and his colleagues, including his wife Olha Malentii, The Kyiv art historian Oleksii Tatarenko, in an inter- Arsen Savadov, Oleh Tistol and Yurii Solomka, were view in the newspaper Den, described his opinion of the joined by the Artists’ Union of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Ukrainian exhibit as follows: “My impression was one of Academy of Arts in their demands for Mr. Onuch’s a total misreading of the context and a completely sense- replacement, also referring to his non-citizen status. In less organization of our participation.” mid-March, less than three months before the Biennale Natalia Filonenko, a Kyiv curator, was harsher in her assessment: “This pseudo-cynical course is not cool at all. opening, through the personal intervention of then Vice The Invitation to the “Ukrainian Pavilion” exhibit to In the context of the Biennale, our tent looks pathetic.” Prime Minister Mykola Zhulynskyi, the commissioner be held in Kyiv in December given out in Venice. was replaced by Oleksandr Fedoruk, head of the govern- On the other hand, the official press announcement by ment Agency for the Control of the Transfer of Cultural the government information agency, printed in the June the development of the language of culture, a develop- Treasures across the Borders of Ukraine, while Mr. 12, issue of Uriadovyi Kurier sounded a positive note: ment such a large scale event should have represented. In Rayevsky was appointed curator. The new list of artists “An elevated atmosphere reigned over the official my opinion, our project is a welcome contrast to the rich, for the national presentation was composed of Mr. opening ceremony of the 49th Venice Biennale. The well- glittery pavilions of the developed countries. Its energy Rayevsky, Ms. Malentii, Mr. Savadov, Mr. Tistol, Mr. known artist-curator of the Ukrainian project, Valentyn comes from its eclecticism, incompatibility of premises Solomko and Serhii Panych. Rayevsky, noted that the presentation of Ukrainian art in and conflict on several levels: first of all – on the internal It was no wonder that the preparations of the Venice was a fact. ‘We don’t as yet have our own pavil- one – between the army tent and the idyllic landscape Ukrainian presentation evoked widespread interest. ion here, but the resolution of this question will be the inside; secondly – on the external one – the significance Thanks to a grant from the Renaissance Foundation, at following step in our integration into the new artistic and of the object against the background of the Biennale. The the beginning of June a group of 20 journalists and art cultural space. We have a competitive project; it contrasts aim was to create exactly such a dramatically accented critics, including this writer, set off from Kyiv for Venice strongly with the other projects at the Biennale because it situation, and we achieved it successfully.” to take part in the official opening week for guests and does not show modernist achievements. It is a very warm After the publication of Mr. Rayevsky’s comments, the press. and lively program – an army tent of huge proportions in Oleksander Soloviev, one of Ukraine’s best known art The fact that over 50 countries were represented at the which we show a diorama of a Ukrainian landscape. It is critics, said: “The Ukrainian presentation missed the Biennale – where just the International Exhibition (sepa- a sign of home, a symbol of our culture. In six windows, point of the Biennale, but neither was it marginal in the rate from the national pavilions) was 3.5 kilometers in on the outside of the tent, six television screens demon- true philosophical meaning of this word. It turned out to length – and the fact that there were 3,500 accredited strate the realities of our life, the realities of the socio- be merely archaic, another example of aggressive incom- journalists, partly explains why the participating coun- political character and art of six artists, participants of the petence.” tries tried to present universal and generally accessible Ukrainian project – V. Rayevsky, A. Savadov, O. Tistol, Yuri Onuch and the Masoch Fund artists – Messrs. projects. Most national pavilions did this – few presented Yu. Solomko, O. Malentii, S. Panych. The first Ukrainian Diurych and Podolchak – were present at the opening of groups of artists or works focused on the local context, project lives and is successful,’ noted Valentyn the Biennale. They are now working on the production of which would be unintelligible to an international audi- Rayevsky.” the exhibit originally slated to be the Ukrainian presenta- ence. After several critical articles appeared in Den, Mr. tion at the Biennale, which will now be shown in Kyiv at But the Ukrainian pavilion, curated by Mr. Rayevsky, Rayevsky contacted the newspaper and gave the follow- the CCA gallery under the title “Ukrainian Pavilion.” was assembled according to its own principles. ing explanation of the project he curated: “In the last 10 International art critics, curators and journalists have Ukraine does not have its own pavilion in Venice, as years I have been observing the development of this been invited to the opening in December. most national pavilions were built in the first half of the event and can point to the total absence of progressive According to Mr. Onuch, this exhibit will be an 20th century. Countries which do not have their own tendencies both in the Biennale itself and in the world buildings rent premises outside the Giardini di Castello, space that is represented here – there is an interruption in (Continued on page 14) where the national pavilions are located. This was done by countries such as Estonia, Latvia, Taiwan, Croatia and others. The Ukrainian delegation decided to compensate for the absence of its own pavilion by the concept of the exhibit itself. Outside the fence of the Giardini di Castello, an army tent was set up, inside which, accord- ing the Biennale catalogue, there should have been a panorama of a Ukrainian landscape and works by the participating artists. What I saw, on the official opening day, was the following: installed inside the tent was a diorama with a landscape containing village cottages, high wire electrical towers and, at one end, the smoke- stacks of a factory, which, on closer inspection, turned out to be the Chornobyl reactor. The other end of the diorama ended with a decorative woven wooden fence and sunflowers. As explained by participating artist Mr. Savadov, the intention was ironic and the irony resulted from the fact that, unlike other countries, whose pavilions were built in the Giardini, the Ukrainian tent stood outside the fence of the rich world. There was a conceptual framework to the contents of the tent as well: such artists as Mr. Savadov or Mr. Tistol, who are famous in Ukraine, had refused to

Olesya Ostrovska is assistant to the director of the Center for Contemporary Art, Kyiv. She was in Venice during the opening week of the Biennale. The article above was written in Ukrainian and translated by Olesya Ostrovska Oksana Zakydalsky. A view of part of the diorama in the Ukrainian tent at the Venice Biennale. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 No. 29 SUM and Plast youngsters find common ground in time spent together

SUMivtsi and Plastuny pose for a photo after the volleyball tournament. by Andrew Nynka After finishing dinner and unpacking, the SUM and Plast “This is something that will bond you together forever. groups retreated to a bonfire, where they were joined by 15 You are among a very rare breed of Americans who can ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – Marking almost 10 years since members of SUM’s practical “river camp” entitled “Temnyi communicate with people from Kazakstan, Siberia, the Ukrainian youth scouting organizations SUM and Plast Bir” (dark forest) for songs, skits, and roasted marshmal- Germany, Argentina and many other places around the last met officially, 40 Plast members, age 14-16, and five lows. globe. This you’ve gained because of your unique counselors traveled to Ellenville, N.Y., on July 12 at the Commenting on the bonfire, Markian Kuzmowycz, a 14- Ukrainian background,” explained Mr. Lozynksyj. invitation of their SUM counterparts in order to promote year-old Plastun, said: “Their skits for the bonfire were dif- Next, Mr. Lozynskyj introduced the screening of Oles dialogue among organizations and give the youngsters an ferent, but it was something new. It was nice to see some- Yanchuk’s film concerning Ukrainian Insurgent Army opportunity to learn about each other. thing different.” (UPA) Commander Roman Shukhevych titled “There seems to have been this divide between organiza- Wasyl Liber, a 16-year-old SUMivets, who built the bon- “Neskorenyi” (“The Undefeated”), which portrayed the tions,” said Dania Nauholnyk, head educational counselor fire along with fellow SUMivtsi Mark Kozicky, Matey general’s life throughout the period 1939-1952, giving for SUM “vyshkilnyi” camp. “We thought this would be an Vitvitsky, Steve Frycz and Steve Schur, commented on the viewers a sense of the Ukrainian nation’s struggle. The excellent opportunity to bring the two groups together and outcome of the evening, saying: “It was interesting to see film drew applause from the youngsters and a general sense have them learn from each other, to see the differences and what Plastuny did differently, which was almost nothing. It of increased awareness among the audience of almost 150. similarities that exist between both groups. I believe it’s seemed that we do a lot of things similarly.” “We got a chance to sit and talk a little about each other important for these kids to understand that even though we Lesia Drozd and Oksana Czebiniak, who prepared and – who we are, what we like,” remarked Yustyna Valega, a have differences we can still do things together and learn implemented the program for the bonfire, explained to the 17-year-old SUMivka. “It was nice because during lunch from each other.” listening Plastuny what their SUM camp is all about and we didn’t sit separately. Both groups mixed together and Ms. Nauholnyk noted that the idea to bring both organi- introduced its counselors and leadership. The second in talked to each other. We talked a little bit about our differ- zations together came from Andrij Bihun, director of SUM command of the Plast group, Peter Steciuk, gave the SUM ences, but in the end it seems that we’re not all that differ- summer camps 2001, Ellenville, N.Y, as well as Halyna listeners insight into what occupies Plastuny at their camps ent,” Ms. Valega continued. Shepko and Lesya Palylyk. and introduced their counselors and leadership. The campers also competed in a volleyball tournament On Friday evening the Plast party arrived by bus to 80 The next morning Askold Lozynskyj, president of the composed of six SUM teams and six Plast teams. Although eagerly awaiting members of SUM’s “vyshkilnyi” camp, Ukrainian World Congress, greeted both groups and spoke competition was not the purpose of the event–an atmos- age 14-17, who stood ready to greet the Plast entourage. about the Ukrainian diaspora and its worldwide distribution. phere of friendship and connection between the two groups The Plastuny were treated to a barbecue dinner cooked by Mr. Lozynskyj mentioned his awareness of American influ- was stressed–the tournament concluded with two SUM SUM Camp’s Second Kurin (group) “Tykhyi Lis” (quiet ence on today’s younger generation of the Ukrainian dias- teams in the final. woods). pora, but stressed the need to maintain ethnic roots. Christina Duzyj, head counselor for the Plast girls age 11-16, noted: “Of course this was a worthwhile trip. We had some healthy and not so healthy competition, but it gave us an opportunity to learn about each other. I believe it’s important to plant the seed. This is the first time some- thing like this has been done in quite some time and there’s always got to be a first.” “This was an important first step and if we can continue to do things like this perhaps we can develop greater com- munication between both organizations,” she said. “The trip was fun, I’d like to see them come to our camp and see what our facilities are like,” Mr. Kuzmowycz men- tioned, “I think I’ve seen some of these same people at Soyuzivka in Kerhonkson, N.Y., but I’ve never approached them. I feel more comfortable about it now. If I see them again I would definitely approach them now.” “Their campground was very different. Their focus is more on academics. They spend more of their time inside learning, while we’re always outdoors. The volleyball was fun, but they were a little older and probably much better than us. But it was more for the experience than the com- petition,” observed 14-year-old Plastunka Alexandra Paslawsky. Upon departing for East Chatham, Ms. Duzyj thanked all the SUM organizers and participants for their warm and welcome hospitality, and expressed her wish that the fol- lowing year could repeat the experience giving the Plast group a chance to host the SUM group. Volodymyr Kohut, head counselor for the SUM “vyshkilnyi” camp bid the departing Plastuny a safe trip and expressed his wishes to Askold Lozynskyj talks with the Plast and SUM groups about the Ukrainian diaspora. see the group again the following year. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 13

SUM teams compete during the volleyball tournament. Plastuny and SUMivtsi bid each other farewell and express thanks for shared activities.

Plast girls perform during the evening bonfire. SUM boys barbecue for all the trip participants.

Representatives of SUM and Plast light the bonfire. Anna Latanyshyn, Bohdana Horodyska and Anna Kovalska take a break from Photos by Andrew Nynka and Andrij Bihun. kitchen work. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 No. 29

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ages lifelong learning. Most important of Education in Ukraine... all, Ukrainian graduate degrees need to be (Continued from page 7) reviewed and tightened so that they are tors demand lock-step discipline. From more in line with international standards. Oksana Folwarkiw, M.D. the earliest grades American educators The idea that the “aspirantura” degree is equivalent to the Ph.D. is misleading, par- Friday, June 15, 2001, the Ukrainian com- create a climate of democratic self-disci- ticularly since it requires no additional munity and Chicago's medical fraternity pline in the classroom based on mutual course work (the Ph.D. degree demands a lost a valued and productive member, Dr. respect. Third, Ukrainian educators can minimum of three years of study after the Oksana Folwarkiw, who passed away after address the needs of all children, not just bachelor’s degree plus a dissertation) and a long illness at the age of 79. the average and gifted. American schools can often be obtained with bribes and have succeeded in developing programs pay-offs, especially in the social sciences. Dr. Folwarkiw was born in 1922 in which offer something for all children, During Soviet times higher degrees in the Kolomyia, Ukraine, into the family of Prof. even the most severely handicapped. social sciences were obtained under ques- Vasyl and Maria Cheredarchuk. Educated School counselors and specially trained tionable, quasi-political circumstances in Lviv, she began her medical studies personnel as well as social workers are an contributing to the perception in the West there, but was interrupted by the turbulent integral part of American schools. It’s that they are academically worthless. events surrounding the Second World War. expensive but it is a model that Ukrainian Despite all of these problems, I am Despite these obstacles, she obtained her educators may wish to emulate in the confident in Ukraine’s educational future. medical degree from the University of future. I am most impressed, for example, with Munich, Germany, in 1948. Ukrainian universities can also learn the caliber of students at Ostroh Academy from such innovations of American higher and the professors who teach there. Three In 1949, Dr. Folwarkiw emigrated to the United States, starting her intern- education as adult education and the com- of the professors have taught a semester at ship and residency at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Washington, munity college experience which encour- Northern Illinois University (NIU) and DC, and eventually serving at Mount Sinai Hospital in Chicago. She four of them have received their M.S. Ed. obtained her Board Certification in pathology in 1958, and held the position degrees within 18 months. They were of Senior Pathologist at the Veterans Administration Hospital at Hines, Hollywood premieres... hard workers who wrote their theses in Illinois, until her retirement in 1985. (Continued from page 8) English on Ukrainian themes. Two of the theses have been translated into Dr. Folwarkiw was married and widowed twice, first to Dr. Roman known as Gen. Taras Chuprynka, who Ukrainian, and one has been published by Folwarkiw who died of a heart attack in 1979, and then to Mr. Yurij led the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) Ostroh University Press. Sokolohorskyj, who died of illness in 1990. 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At the start of World War I, some Found in the middle of a muddy forest, 5,000 of these “men in sheepskin coats” infested with insects and overgrown with were arrested as “enemy aliens” and their vegetation, the cemetery would be virtually property seized, as they were interned in 24 SUMMERSUMMER PROGRAMPROGRAM 20012001 unmarked today were it not for some sym- concentration camps spread from Nanaimo pathetic French Catholic nuns who 30 years Friday, July 27 to Amherst. A further 80,000 had to register 10 p.m. – MIDNIGHT BIGUS at Trembita Lounge earlier had erected wooden crosses and a with the police. Their civil liberties were sign to commemorate the “German” dead suspended as a result of the War Measures laid to rest there. Saturday, July 28 Act – the same law used to intern Japanese “One of most moving parts of today’s 8:30 p.m. – DUMKA Canadians in 1941 and French Canadians in event was seeing the cemetery,” said Mr. 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Zabava – music by MONTAGE 1970. Turjansky. “It raises a lot of questions. Who “I had been told it was a German camp,” are the people buried in the cemetery? Do Saturday, August 4 said Mr. Lesyk. “And even my parents their relatives still look for them? Are they 8:30 p.m. – Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Recital never knew there were Ukrainians there. So gone and there’s no more to be said about 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Zabava – music by SWITANOK we were quite surprised when we looked at them? Does anyone care or even remember the names and saw so many Ukrainians had Sunday, August 5 that they were once alive, and in this been interned.” place?” UNWLA Day On Saturday, June 16, the Corporation His wife, Anna, was very moved by the du Camp Spirit Lake, a group dedicated to Saturday, August 11 sight of this decaying cemetery, and particu- preserving the memory of the internees at larly troubled that the land it sits on was MISS SOYUZIVKA CONTEST Spirit Lake, in association with the sold by the Canadian government to a pri- 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Zabava – music by TEMPO Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties vate farmer. “I was very saddened to see the Association, the Canadian Race Relations crosses that had fallen down, thinking as I Saturday, August 18 Foundation and the Ukrainian Canadian did about how these poor people came to 8:30 p.m. – Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Recital Foundation of Taras Shevchenko, unveiled this land to better themselves only to end up 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Zabava – music by FATA MORGANA a statue by Kingston sculptor John Boxtel, being interned, then buried in such a remote which was then blessed by the Revs. Lev place, now almost forgotten,” she said. Saturday, August 25 Chayka and Ihor Kutash of the Ukrainian “I don’t believe we’ve learned much as 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. – Zabava – music by THE LEGEND Catholic and Orthodox Churches, respec- yet about what happened here,” said Mr. tively. Friday, August 31 Drolet. “That’s one dimension we will pur- Titled “Interned Madonna” and based on sue in our proposed museum. Civilians can 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. – Zabava – music by VECHIRKA a surviving photograph, it features a have their civil liberties suspended just like Ukrainian mother holding her swaddled Saturday, September 1 that in times of war. Remembering what infant son as her daughter clings to her pet- happened to these people at Spirit Lake can 8:30 p.m. – Yunist Dance Ensemble, Yonkers ticoats. “By chance our family happened to be an important lesson in what can occur 10:00 p.m. - 2:00 a.m. – Zabava – music by TEMPO, VECHIRKA see another internee statue by Boxtel, near when we don’t learn the lessons of our past.” Banff,” said Ihor Turjansky, of Toronto, Sunday, September 2 Ihor Turjansky has a request of Ottawa explaining why he drove 1,500 kilometers as well: “Our government shouldn’t forget 9:30 p.m. - 1:30 a.m. – Zabava – music by ZOLOTA BULAVA to attend the unveiling. “We were driving ______about these internees. They weren’t here along the Bow Valley Parkway when we because they did something wrong. They VIDLUNNIA will play for you every Friday evening from July 13 to August 24 saw it near Castle Mountain. We stopped to were forced to be here and they were made from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. remember the men held there. Standing to work, against their will. They were there you realize that what was done to robbed of whatever chance they believed them wasn’t right, so we just had to be here they had of bettering themselves when they for this unveiling.” immigrated to Canada. The government Tax-deductible donations needed To date 15 trilingual plaques and three should acknowledge that and help us ensure statues have been placed by UCCLA and its that what happened here is not buried along to aid the victims of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster supporters at internment camp sites, without with the bones of the innocent men, women federal assistance, despite Prime Minister and children of Spirit Lake.” and other needy Ukrainian families. Jean Chrétien’s 1993 promise that he and the Liberal Party of Canada would support Roman Zakaluzny, a journalism student, “The wall is down, but the people still need your help.” redress to the Ukrainian Canadian commu- represented the Ukrainian Canadian Civil nity for the injuries done to it during this Liberties Association at the unveiling of the period. “Interned Madonna” statue at Spirit Lake, Ukrainian Relief Fund of Rochester “Today’s ceremony went really well,” Quebec, on June 16. To learn more about P.O. Box 60552, Rochester, NY 14606 said Ghislain Drolet, coordinator of the Canada’s First National Internment Tel.: (716) 723-3586 Spirit Lake Corp. “It just goes to show that Operations and the UCCLA’s efforts to seek people are more and more interested in see- restitution, visit www.infoukes.com/uccla.

TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 421

Please be advised that Branch 421 will merge with Branch 444 as of August 1, 2001. All inquiries and requests for changes should be sent to Mr. Al Kachkowski.

Mr. Al Kachkowski 126 Simon Fraser Crescent Saskatoon, SK S7H 3T1 (306) 374-7675

ANNUAL MEETING

Branch 414 in New Haven, Conn, will hold its Annual Meeting on Sunday, July 29, at 11:30 a.m., at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, 563 George Street, New Haven, Conn. Participation of all Branch members is requested. A snack will be served.

Gloria Horbaty, Branch Secretary No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 17

Life insurance is one of the necessities of life. However, few people like paying for life insurance. A key factor to consider in bying term life NOTESNOTES ONON PEOPLEPEOPLE insurance is to cover the income your family will be unable to replace. The rates have dropped on term insurance in the past few years. No one knows how long this trend will continue. We have the lowest Orest Fedash named rates on term insurance in our 107-year history. Now is the best time to buy term life insurance from the UNA. We encourage you to com- manager extraordinaire pare our rates to the rates offered by our compeditors. EAST HANOVER, N.J. – Orest Fedash, the manager of the Ramada hotel in East Hanover, N.J., was recent- 5-Year Level Term Life Insurance ly honored with Ramada’s General Manager Extraordinaire Award. This Monthly Rate award, given annually to the general manager who “consistently goes above FEMALE NON-SMOKER and beyond the call of duty,” is Mr. $100,000 $175,000 $250,000 Fedash’s latest accomplishment in a 21- AGE UNA COMPETITOR UNA COMPETITOR UNA COMPETITOR year tenure that has been marked by continued service to the Ukrainian com- 25 $11.19 $12.00 $17.94 $20.25 $24.69 $28.50 munity. 35 $11.19 $17.00 $17.94 $29.00 $24.69 $41.00 Born in Ukraine, Mr. Fedash’s fami- 40 $13.19 $20.00 $21.44 $34.25 $29.69 $48.50 ly was forced to resettle in Poland in 45 $17.19 $27.00 $28.44 $46.50 $39.69 $66.00 1947 as a result of Akcja Wisla, an 55 $34.19 $57.00 $58.19 $99.00 $82.19 $141.00 operation executed by the Polish gov- ernment to destroy Ukrainian commu- nities lying within its borders at the MALE NON-SMOKER time. He completed his studies there, Orest Fedash $100,000 $175,000 $250,000 earning a master’s degree in economics Ukrainian National Association Branch and management at the University of AGE UNA COMPETITOR UNA COMPETITOR UNA COMPETITOR 25. He is also a member of Plast and Lodz. belongs to the “Chornomortsi” fraternity. 25 $12.19 $14.00 $19.16 $23.75 $27.19 $33.50 Mr. Fedash then moved to the United Ever since Mr. Fedash took the reigns, 35 $12.19 $19.00 $19.16 $32.50 $27.19 $46.00 States in 1972. He earned another mas- the Ramada Inn has been what he calls a 40 $15.19 $23.00 $24.94 $39.50 $34.69 $56.00 ter’s degree from Fairleigh Dickinson “home away from home” for many University in Teaneck, N.J., this time in 45 $21.19 $33.00 $35.44 $57.00 $49.69 $81.00 Ukrainian organizations. 55 $45.19 $100.00 $77.44 $174.25 $109.69 $248.50 accounting and marketing. The hotel has hosted formal dances in While at Fairleigh Dickinson, Mr. the ballroom for the Ukrainian communi- Fedash began working part-time in the ty since 1980, including an annual ball Not only can you do better financially by insuring with UNA, but you hotel business, becoming the general organized by the Chornomortsi the get benefits not offered by any compeditor. The Ukrainian National manager of a Holiday Inn in 1976. Four Friday after Thanksgiving. The confer- Association offers scholarship to members, publishes two weekly news- years later, Mr. Fedash took over his cur- ence rooms and banquet halls regularly papers (Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly), and operates a resort for rent position as general manager of the serve as the sites of luncheons, confer- its members in the Catskills Mountains of New York State, while giving Ramada in East Hanover. ences, performances and fund-raisers for support to many other local, national, and charitable causes. It is in this capacity that Mr. Fedash such organizations as Plast Ukrainian garnered professional recognition, his Scouting Organization, the Ukrainian For more information on term life insurance please contact your being the only one of the 1,000 Ramada American Youth Association (SUM), the local branch secretary or call the home office directly at 1-800-253- Inns to be selected as a finalist in three Ukranian National Women’s League of 9862 x 3013. annual award categories: “Inn of the America, the Ukrainian Engineers’ Year,” “Food and Beverage of the Year” Society of America, The Ukrainian and “Renovation of the Year.” Museum, the UCCA and others. Said Ramada President and CEO As Mr. Fedash explained, “It is my Steven Belmonte, “Through his generous pleasure to be able to help serve different support and tireless dedication, Orest has Ukrainian organizations through my earned the admiration of the entire position and work as manager. It is very Ramada chain and continues to be a important to me to be highly active in the source of inspiration to all.” Ukrainian community.” Throughout his years at the Ramada, The General Manager Extraordinaire Mr. Fedash has remained active in the Award was especially meaningful, said Ukrainian community. He serves on the Mr. Fedash, because it capped off what he board of directors of the Children of called a “triple crown.” This year, Mr. Chornobyl Relief Fund and the Fedash and his wife, Adia, saw their son, Carpathian Ski Club. In addition, he Darian, graduate from River Dell Regional belongs to the Ukrainian Institute of High School in Oradell, N.J., while their America, the Ukrainian Congress daughter, Talia, received her bachelor’s Committee of America (UCCA) and degree from Georgetown University.

the impending attack against an American tank force approaching the Connecticut resident city of Swizel [Germany]. Mr. Luchkan commandeered a boy’s bicycle and ped- recognized for bravery aled through German lines, risking his WINSTED, Conn – Rep. Nancy L. life to reach the Allied forces. Without Johnson addressed the U.S. House of his timely warning, the loss of Representatives last fall in order to pub- American lives would have been con- licly recognize Wolodymyr Luchkan for siderable.” his bravery during World War II. Rep. Johnson continued, “I present The 91-year-old Ukrainian native is Mr. Wolodymyr Luchkan as a spokesper- now an American citizen and a resident son for freedom whose stage for heroism of Winsted, Conn. He is a member of was made possible by the great audience Ukrainian National Association Branch of men and women who gave their lives According to the account in the in service of our country and those who, Congressional Record, Rep. Johnson thanks to the efforts of people such as said of Mr. Luchkan’s heroism in April Mr. Luchkan, have survived to share in of 1945: “Mr. Luchkan, seized by the the quality of life that only this great Germans into forced labor, overheard nation can afford.”

Notes on People is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of mem- bers of the Ukrainian National Association. All submissions should be concise due to space limitations and must include the person’s UNA branch number. Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt, when space permits. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 No. 29

Tryzub celebrates milestone and hosts 25th annual golf tournament HORSHAM, Pa. – A bright sunny morning greeted 56 golfers at the Tryzub Ukrainian American Sports Center’s 25th annual golf tournament. This year’s outing was held on June 9 at the nearby Limekilm Golf Club. Golfers from Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Pennsylvania competed. An awards ceremony and banquet followed the brisk competition. During the dinner a power-point presentation showed photos from 25 years of Ukrainian golf at Tryzub. Flashed on the screen were fragments of that histo- ry, as the players reminisced about the tradition of Ukrainian golf at Tryzub. The presentation was prepared from pictures furnished by the golfers, and produced by Orest Lesiuk and Bohdan Anniuk. The festivities were organized by George Tarasiuk, who celebrated his 10th anniversary as chairman of Tryzub’s golf committee, and commit- tee members. The Rev. Phillip Sandriuk, the golf tournament’s chaplain, opened the dinner with a prayer, which was followed by a moment of silence for golfers who have passed away: Ihor Zajac, Dan Maxymiuk, Gene Marusczak, Roman Hentisz, Joe Greenday, John Jarema and others. Participants of Tryzub’s 25th annual golf tournament held at the Limekiln Golf Club in Pennsylvania. Tryzub President Eugene Luciw deliv- ered the keynote address and acted as • Low gross winners: 1. George Baer • Scramble format team winners: won other Ukrainian tournaments in New master of ceremonies. Former President – 78, 2. Bohdan Anniuk – 79, 3. Roman Roman Wolczuk, John Perry, Eugene Jersey, Connecticut, Chicago, Florida, Ihor Chyzowych, who won the first Jarymowycz – 81. Luciw and Charlie Taggert. Hawaii, Australia and this year in . Tryzub golf tournament, also spoke • Hetman Flight winners: 1. John • Longest drive: Taras Midzak. The Tryzub golf tradition also encom- about the golfing tradition at Tryzub. Fedyna, 2. Joe Homick, 3. Steve • Closest to the pin: John Kamisczak. passes two Ukrainian Diaspora Olympic Roman Jarymowycz served as head Nahomiak. Tryzub’s was the first organized competitions and the Ukrainian Sports scorekeeper. The godfather of Tryzub • Kozak Flight winners: 1. Michael Ukrainian golf tournament; it is the Jamboree in 1988, 1995 and 2000, and golf, Mr. Anniuk, presented handsome Andrushko, 2. John Feeney, 3. Peter longest continuously held tournament. recently has expanded to a winter outing trophies to the winners. Shtompil. The club’s golfers have competed in and in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

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SSPPOORTSRTSLLIINENE Track and field United States, came in third with a time of 11.08 seconds. • Three Ukrainian athletes placed in the Lukasevych, the only Ukrainian male top three in their respective events on July 4 athlete to place in the top three, won a silver at the Athletissima Grand Prix track and medal in the long jump behind Dilworth of field event in Lausanne, Switzerland. the United States. Lukasevych’s jump of 26 Ukrainian Inga Babakova placed first in feet, 8 1/4 inches was just shy of Dilworth’s the high jump after clearing a height of 6-8, 26-9. handily out-jumping second- and third- • Ukraine’s world class track team will place finishers Venelina Veneva of Bulgaria meet with fans at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 29, and Hestrie Storbeck-Cloete of South Africa at the Ukrainian Youth Unity Complex in by more than two inches. Edmonton. Tetiana Tereschuk-Antipova took sec- After a brief introduction, the Ukrainian ond place in the 400-meter hurdles with a athletes will talk about training, traveling time of 54.35 seconds. Tereshchuk- and competing and will gladly answer any Antipova trailed Nezha Bidouane of questions from the audience. Morocco, who finished in 54.02 seconds. The event, which costs $15 for adults Coming in third was Yulia Nosova of and $7 for children under 12, will include Russia who logged a time of 54.45 sec- refreshments and a light lunch, and allows onds. The Carpathian Ski Club of New York opportunities for plenty of autographs and Ukrainian sprinter Zhanna Pintusevych- under the auspices of the pictures. For tickets call (780) 414-1624. Block finished third in the 100-meter dash Volleyball Ukrainian Sports Association of USA and Canada (USCAK) behind Marion Jones of the United States, who finished first, and Chandra Stirrup of will hold the Bahamas, who came in second. • Ukraine’s national men’s volleyball Pintusevych-Block finished with a time of team defeated Team Canada in the 2001 11.10, while Jones’ winning time was International Challengers Cup, winning two the annual clocked at 11.04. of three matches held in Winnipeg’s • The Paris Grand Prix held in Saint- Investor’s Group Athletic Center on May TENNIS COMPETITION Denis, France, on July 6 also saw three 22, 24 and 25. at Soyuzivka Ukrainians coming home with top-three fin- Led by power hitter Oleksii Gatin, Team ishes. Pintusevych-Block this time fin- Ukraine won the first match 3-1 before a SEPTEMBER 1-3, 2001 (LABOR DAY WEEKEND) ished second, again behind Jones of the crowd of 2,400 on Tuesday, May 22. United States. Although the Ukrainian On Thursday, the Ukrainian Team improved her time to 10.96 seconds, she swept the Canadians 3-0 and clinched the still failed to beat Jones, who ran the fastest series, much to the delight of the Tennis Tournament for individual CHAMPIONSHIPS OF USCAK 100-meter dash of the season, recording a Ukrainian fans. blazing 10.84 seconds. Team Canada won the first two games of and trophies of the Tereschuk-Antipova won first place in the third match, but the Ukrainians tied it up the 400-meter hurdles with a time of 54.01 at 2-2, forcing a fifth game. Canada Ukrainian National Association, Soyuzivka, (including the B. Rak, seconds, beating out silver medalist Debbie- bounced back to win the match after a 15-9 Dr. V. Huk, L. Rubel, and Dr. P. Charuk memorial trophies), Svoboda, triumph in the fifth. The Ukrainian Weekly, the sportsmanship Trophy of Mrs. Mary Dushnyk, Ann Paris of Jamaica and bronze medalist Soccer Nosova of Russia. the Constantine Ben trophy and prize money, Ukrainian high jumper Viktoria Palamar donated by John Hynansky,president of Winner Ford. won third place with a jump of 6-6. First- • Ukraine took silver at the UEFA and second-place finishers were Veneva of European Futsal (indoor soccer) Qualifications: This competition is open to any player whose club is a member of Bulgaria and Kajsa Berqvist of Sweden. Championship, losing to Spain 2-1 in over- USCAK. – Singles matches are scheduled in the following division: Men, Women, • Although some of Team Ukraine’s time in the final at the Luzhniki Sportshall, Women (35 and over), Junior Vets (35-44), Senior Men (45- 55), Junior (Boys and Girls). finest athletes were missing from the Nikaia Moscow, on February 28. Juniors are persons aged 18 and under, while seniors are those over 45 years of age. Grand Prix track and field event in Nice, The Ukrainians took an early lead in France, on July 9, two Ukrainians still man- the 27th minute, after Heorhii Registration for tennis matches, including name, age divisions and the fee of $15.00 aged to secure top placings. Melnikov’s successful attempt from 12 should be sent to: The Nikaia GP did not include the meters. Teammate Serhii Koridze nearly Mr. George Sawchak women’s 400-meter hurdles, a race in added another moments later, but his 724 Forrest Ave., Rydal, PA 19046 which Ukrainian team member Tereschuk- shot, which had beaten Spanish goalie Antipova has been especially dominant this Luis Amado, rebounded off the base of Registration should be received no later than August 27, 2001. No additional applica- season. Also missing from the proceedings the goal post. tions will be accepted before the competitions, since the schedule of matches will be was the women’s high jump, in which Ukrainian goalie Vladyslav Kornieiev worked out ahead of time. Ukrainians Palamar and Babakova have made two saves as Spain increased its been perennial contenders. offensive pressure, but the Spaniards equal- TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE: The only Ukrainian to bring home a ized in the 33rd minute after Alberto Riquer first-place victory was long-jumper capitalized on a botched clearance. G. Sawchak, Z. Snylyk, G. Popel, G. Hrabec. Aleksei Lukasevych, who leaped 26 feet, 7 The game remained scoreless until over- 1/4 inches to secure victory over second- time, when Spain’s Javi Sanchez buried the Schedule of matches: place finisher Savante Stringfellow of the “golden goal” from short range. Saturday, September 1, Soyuzivka, 8:30 a.m. All players must contact the Tournament United States. Kevin Dilworth, another Boxing Committee: They will be informed of the time and place of their first matches, as well American, earned third place with a jump as matches in subsequent rounds. In case of rain, all players meet in the Main House. of 25-9 1/2. • Ukrainian boxing phenom Volodymyr Ukrainian triple-jumper Olena Hovorova Klychko dominated American fighter Because of limited time and the large number of entries, players can compete in one was the only other team member to win a Derrick Jefferson, successfully defending group only; they must indicate their choice on the registration blank. medal at Nikaia. Her 46 feet, nine inches his WBO world heavyweight title in front earned her second place behind Tatiana of 8,000 spectators at Munich’s Rudi- Players who fail to report for a scheduled match on time will be defaulted. Lebedeva of Russia, who leaped 48-8. Sedlmayer Arena on March 24. • Babakova and Palamar placed first and In the first round, Klychko delivered a REGISTRATION FORM second, respectively, dominating the left hook that knocked Jefferson to the mat women’s high jump competition at the and left the 260-pound American with a Please cut out and send in with registration fee of $15.00 Bislett Games in Oslo, Norway, on Friday, swollen left eye. July 13. The heaviest knockdown came in the 1. Name Tereschuk-Antipova also took home a second round, when a confident Klychko gold medal at the Bislett Games, beating out landed a big right, crushing Jefferson and all 2. Address Nezha Bidouane of Morocco and Tonja hopes of a comeback. After watching the 3. Phone Buford-Bailey of the United States. defenseless Jefferson get knocked down Pintusevych-Block of Ukraine again again in the same round, referee Rudy 4. Date of birth took second behind her perennial rival Battle called the fight with 51 seconds left Jones, who extended her winning streak to in the second. 5. Event Age group 51 races in the women’s 100-meter dash on The fight was Klychko’s 36th victory in 6. Sports club membership July 13. Pintusevych-Block, who came 37 fights, with 33 knockouts. Jefferson lost close to upsetting Jones earlier this season, for the third time in 27 professional contests finished in 11.05 seconds, while Jones ran a Check payable to: K.L.K. American Ukrainian Sports Club 10.94. Chryste Gaines, also from the – compiled by Andrew Olesnycky 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 No. 29 No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 21

Museum, the Parrish Museum, the David Burliuk... Grosvenor Art Gallery and the Yale (Continued from page 10) University Art Gallery. Rhyme, a periodical primarily concerned According to available data, 63 works with charting Burliuk’s activities. by Burliuk and his archive are also kept in the Syracuse University Art Collection Inspired by periodic trips to and its research library. California, Mexico, Florida, Europe, and In 1909 Burliuk painted a portrait of the Soviet Union, Burliuk continued to his future wife, Marussia, on a back- paint prolifically until his death in ground of flowers and rocks on the Southhampton Hospital on Long Island, Crimean coast. Many times thereafter he N.Y., on January 15,1967. would set the image of his wife to can- UKRAINIAN SELFRELIANCE There is no trace of the late Burliuk at vass. Without question two dreams pos- Hampton Bays on Long Island. According sessed his heart all his life: the face of his FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, to the prominent futurist’s will, his ashes wife and the portrait of his homeland – PHILADELPHIA, PA. were dispersed over the Atlantic. But there first Ukraine and then his adopted coun- is a Memorial museum and house at try, the United States. Hampton Bays, which now belongs to Vassiliy Kamenskiy, a poet, painter, Serving and Supporting the Ukrainian Community Since 1952 Burliuk’s granddaughter, Mary Holt. and fellow futurist, once said of the Many paintings by Burliuk are dis- artist: “The name of David Burliuk was, persed all over the world; they can be and always is, an international name. WE WANT TO GIVE YOU seen in the most prestigious museums, Like the sun in the heavens.” That’s why galleries and private collections, includ- the 120th anniversary of the birthday of ing the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the the “Father of Ukrainian Futurism” will A Hirshhorn Museum, the Whitney be marked internationally in July 2002. SECONDIf youCHANCE! purchased a new car within the last 12 months, diaspora’s greatest musicologist, became Symposium pays tribute... for me simply “Pan Vasyl.” It was a spe- you can re-finance with us at our (Continued from page 10) cial gesture made in the American spirit LOW New Car Rates: before they went to print; gradually I also in lieu of the more formal associations, New Car (0% down, 3 yr. term) 7.350% once customary between Ukrainian musi- started to contribute to “EU” on subjects New Car (0% down, up to 5 yr. term) 7.450% cians. It drew us even closer together. he deemed important as references. New Car (0% down, up to 6 yr. term) 7.650% In summary, Wytwycky sought better It proved to be extremely interesting ways of doing things; he advanced with work, but it was also a grueling task of the times, but did not sever his ties to the precision. Despite health problems, past. His agile intellect embraced a All savings insured by the National Credit Union Administration, a federal agency. Wytwycky kept on course, devoting him- healthy kind of revisionism intent on self fully to the cause. Between 1984 and building bridges from the past to modern MAIN OFFICE: 24th Street Branch: Ukrainian Center Branch: 1993 the updated English version of the times and towards a better tomorrow. “Encyclopedia of Ukraine” was released 1729 Cottman Ave. 2307 Brown St. 910 Henrietta Ave. Wasyl Wytwycky strove for full inde- Philadelphia, PA 19111 Philadelphia, PA 19130 Huntingdon VL, PA 19006 in five large volumes. Many of its articles pendence for Ukraine’s culture, which Tel.: (215) 725-4430 Tel.: (215) 232-3993 Tel.: (215) 379-0400 could not have been finished without would serve as an international passport Fax: (215) 725-0831 Fax: (215) 379-2757 Wytwycky’s skills applied full time. for the nation. His was a mind to prize, to At some point in our busy correspon- remember and emulate. dence, he suggested we dispense with (Note: see also this column’s “Musician titles and suddenly Dr. Wytwycky, the for All Seasons,” February 20, 2000.) Toll free: 1-888-POLTAVA

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and the Czech Republic, or for that mat- A painting, an artist... ter, in the years under communism when (Continued from page 6) the upkeep of museums was much more For many Polish observers, Schulz is of a state priority. still very much a Polish artist and author. For anything more than a hollow case Ukrainian National Association Estate Since the 1950s the vast majority of his for the restitution of the painting to Foordmore Road, Kerhonkson, New York 12446 manuscripts, letters and drawings were Ukraine to be made, much more needs to Tel.: (845) 626-5641 • Fax: (845) 626-4638 www.soyuzivka.com • e-mail: [email protected] collected by the Polish poet and critic happen. For one, Ukraine’s already frag- Jerzy Ficowski, and the largest collection ile government must ensure the interna- of Schulz’s work is today housed in tional community that political uncertain- Warsaw. ties need not affect certain fixed ethical 2001 camps and workshops at Soyuzivka For officials at Yad Vashem who stated commitments. This seems like a rather in a news release that they believe the implausible mandate, yet I think it is UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCE WORKSHOP AND CAMP I, SUNDAY, JULY 22 - SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 worth revisiting. For it is precisely by museum has a “moral right” to the paint- Traditional Ukrainian folk dancing and ballet for intermediate and advanced students ages 8-18 ing, the fact that Schulz was a Jewish demonstrating that the protection and Room and board: UNA members $580.00, non-members $630.00 artist and created the painting during the study of cultural and religious monu- Insurance $30.00 per child, Instructor’s fee $225.00 Holocaust is sufficient defense for having ments within Ukraine’s borders is a uni- Director Roma Pryma Bohachevsky removed the work and transported it out versal cultural priority which it shares of Ukraine. The museum has a sizable with its Western neighbors, that some UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCE CAMP II – SUNDAY, AUGUST 5 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 collection of art created during the kind of ethical continuity can be fore- Traditional folk dancing and ballet for beginners, intermediate and advanced dancers ages 7-16 Holocaust, and under normal circum- seen. Legislation and enforcement are Room and board: UNA members $580.00, non-member $630.00 stances there is no reason to believe why certainly critical here, but tangible deeds Insurance $30.00 per child, Instructor’s fee $225.00 such work, when it is found, should not play an important role. Director Roma Pryma Bohachevsky I can think of several possibilities, all Instructors and assistants: Boris Bohachevsky, Andrij Cybyk, Krissi Izak, Orlando Pagan be considered for inclusion in the collec- Attendance limited to 60 students staying at resort and 10 students staying off premises. tion. Yet these are far from ordinary con- equally consequential and none which ditions, and they are largely aggravated has yet been adequately explored: the UKRAINIAN SITCH SPORTS SCHOOL by the uncertain legality of the export of reopening of a long closed museum; the founding of a new museum to house the CAMP I Sunday, July 22 - Saturday, July 28 the painting and the ethical defense CAMP II Sunday, July 29 - Saturday, August 4 offered by Yad Vashem, which opens a vast collections of Jewish religious art in CAMP III Sunday, August 5 - Saturday, August 11 Pandora’s box of enormous dimensions. western Ukrainian museums; providing CAMP IV Sunday, August 12 - Saturday, August 18 (this session depending on enrollment) Allowing the fresco to remain in tax incentives for those who wish to con- Sitch Sports School – swimming, soccer, tennis, volleyball for youngsters ages 6-18. Jerusalem would set an unworkable tribute their income to cultural institu- Room and board: UNA members $265.00/non-member $315.00 for full session precedent, in which irresolvable and tions, or to those willing to restore histor- Instructor’s fee $100.00; sessions limited to 45 students competing claims of moral and ethical ical buildings in their own community; Insurance $30.00 per child per week opening Ukraine’s borders to allow for right threaten to dislocate the world’s PRE-REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS UPON RECEIPT OF A $75.00 cultural and artistic monuments. greater tourism in beleaguered DEPOSIT PER CHILD/PER CAMP. A REGISTRATION/COUNSELOR FEE OF $75.00 (EXCEPT FOR Although not overtly stated, implicit in Zakarpattia and western Ukraine, such as CHEMNEY CAMP) PER CHILD/PER CAMP WILL APPLY TO ALL CHILDREN STAYING OFF Yad Vashem’s case for keeping the paint- is already thriving just outside its bor- SOYUZIVKA GROUNDS. THE DEPOSIT WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THIS FEE. ing in Jerusalem, is an opinion that has ders, or inviting western institutions to form direct partnerships with museums BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ALL NECESSARY MEDICAL FORMS AND PER- been voiced by many commentators in MISSION SLIPS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RECEIVED BY SOYUZIVKA TOGETHER WITH the last several weeks: that Ukraine and and institutions in Ukraine. THE FULL PAYMENT OF INSTRUCTORS’ FEES AND CAMP PAYMENTS NO LATER its eastern neighbors are not capable of This latter alternative seems to offer THAN 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CAMP SESSION. caring for their monuments, much less the most for our present quandary, and it OTHERWISE THE CHILD WILL LOOSE HIS OR HER PLACE IN CAMP. NO EXCEPTIONS. has been proposed by several commenta- those of ethnic or religious minorities. PAYMENTS FOR ROOM AND BOARD CAN BE MADE TO SOYUZIVKA BY CASH, CHECK, VISA, It is now largely believed that frag- tors, although to my knowledge not from MASTERCARD, AMEX OR DISCOVER CARDS. ments of the Schulz fresco were removed the Ukrainian side. Indeed, the return of PAYMENTS FOR INSTRUCTOR/COUNSELOR FEES MUST BE MADE BY CHECK OR CASH. illegally, in defiance of Ukrainian laws the Schulz fresco to Ukraine will be pru- PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO UNA ESTATE - CAMP FEE - UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE preventing the movement of cultural arti- dent and valuable only if it is entrusted to FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE MANAGEMENT OF SOYUZIVKA. facts created before 1945 across its bor- a working and reliable institution that will THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANYONE ders. Yet officials at Yad Vashem main- care for it. A museum to Jewish art and BASED ON AGE, RACE, CREED, SEX OR COLOR. tain that they received clear approval in culture in Drohobych? This is not a far- Rate increase due to raise in camp insurance premiums for New York State. Drohobych for the removal of the paint- off possibility. Drohobych was home to ing; both from the office of the mayor, as several prominent artists besides Schulz, well as from the owners of the home in including the graphic artist Efraim Moses which the painting was found. Lilien and the painter Maurycy Gottlieb, Indeed it is hard to imagine that the a student of Jan Matejko. fragments of the fresco could have made By announcing its wish to create such their way out of Drohobych without a a museum, Ukraine could open the door THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY series of implied agreements, and these to international cooperation and rightful- Visit our archive on the Internet at: http://www.ukrweekly.com/ could not have come without a price. The ly place a measure of accountability in removal of the painting was in some way the future of its cultural monuments on permitted to happen, even if not explicit- the shoulders of those who must play a ly, and here I think is where we arrive at role in bearing it collectively: Yad what is a fundamental issue, if the safe Vashem and the number of other muse- return of the fresco to Drohobych is to be ums which have benefited from the discussed with any plausibility. annexation of collections once belonging Although the Ukrainian government to Ukrainian institutions. has made inroads in controlling the Whether the removal of these objects movement of stolen art across its borders, was or was not legal is important, but it the situation on the local level looks very is not in my opinion the most critical different. Artwork is regularly looted aspect of the debate concerning these from museums and churches and trans- works, or the recently uncovered Schulz ported out of the country to be sold painting. For foreign museums to devote abroad. A recent government register of collective professional attention in the items seized at Ukraine’s borders in the areas of fund-raising, research, publica- last year lists over 60 cases of apprehen- tion and exhibition planning to their sion, but this is mere window dressing. neighbors in Ukraine is just as essential (Of the items seized, icons, manuscripts as the return of looted or spuriously and Jewish religious art predominate). acquired artifacts, and maybe even more. This sad reality has cost museum pro- For their part, the fragments of the fessionals in Ukraine their credibility, Schulz fresco have every reason to be and it threatens to unravel the decades of returned to Drohobych, and I write this collective effort they have expended in not only because of the symbolic value of the struggle to preserve cultural artifacts the painting or of the artist himself, in Ukraine – first in the face of their whose work embodies the brilliance, dis- destruction and annexation to collections may – and I would argue, historical reali- in Moscow and today in the face of com- ty – of this part of Europe. mercial looting. Looking back at the last decade, the To complicate matters, many smaller spotlight of international visibility which museums in Ukraine today remain the painting offers is one of the first clear closed, and those that are open operate opportunities for Ukraine and the interna- on a shoestring budget, without the state, tional community to set a precedent for a commercial and private support enjoyed new and bilateral commitment to culture by their neighbors in Poland, Hungary in the region. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 22, 2001 No. 29

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