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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIV HE KRAINIANNo. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine T U Rights activistW Nadia Svitlychna Ukrainian Americans aid Ukraine via diverse programs is mourned and laid to rest in Kyiv by Zenon Zawada heart operations, either in the United Kyiv Press Bureau States or at the Lviv Surgical Center. The two other trustees involved in KYIV – The summer of 2006 launching UGoL were Anna Kowal proved particularly busy with diaspora and Maria Hywel. Ukrainians lending a helping hand to More than 800 people, mostly UGoL Ukraine as it approaches its 15th beneficiaries and relatives, but volun- anniversary of independence. teers as well, attended its 10th anniver- By developing sports programs, sary celebration on July 8 in Lviv, extending medical help and donating where nine American families were much-needed equipment, they’ve able to re-unite with the Ukrainian chil- proven that vast wealth isn’t necessary dren and mothers they hosted. to make a difference in Ukraine. Among those making the trek were Desire, effort and support from Paul and Carmen Platek of Teaneck, Americans, particularly institutions N.J., who hosted 8-year-old Anatolii such as the Self Reliance New York Oleksyn and Daria Zarichnaya, a 1- Federal Credit Union, make it all pos- year-old who avoided death as a result sible, charity leaders said. of major reconstructive heart surgery. “Each person who supports us Helping to save a life by simply pro- makes a difference,” said George viding a residence, food and trans- Kuzma, founding trustee of Ukrainian portation for a child and mother has Gift of Life Inc. (UGoL), a charity brought them joy, the Plateks said. Zenon Zawada based in Glen Rock, N.J. “We hear from them on holidays and Ukrainian Gift of Life Inc. birthdays, and send them things,” Mr. Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko mourns alongside Nadia Svitlychna’s Platek said. “It fulfills us.” family – her husband Pavlo Stokotelny and son Ivan – and her colleagues at her When Ukraine achieved its independ- Beyond arranging operations, UGoL August 17 funeral in Kyiv. ence, Mr. Kuzma distinctly remembers has provided $15 million in doctor costs, how he wanted to do something to help. hospital services, medical equipment and by Zenon Zawada life because of her love for Ukraine and He just didn’t know what exactly. consumables to Ukraine’s ill children. Kyiv Press Bureau its people. Inspiration struck when he and his With no extraordinary medical Father Volodymyr Cherpak of St. KYIV – She now rests at Baikove wife Kathy hosted a Polish child for a knowledge or financial resources, the Mary the Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Cemetery, beside the fearless dreamers U.S. heart surgery in 1990 on behalf of Kuzmas have demonstrated that aver- Church in Kyiv led the panakhyda. who stood up to a vicious Iron Curtain at the Ridgewood Rotary Club. age Ukrainian Americans can make a He described Ms. Svitlychna as a lov- a time when it appeared invincible and “I knew I could get at least one significant mark. ing and compassionate woman who kid’s life saved through the Rotarians,” Of the 106 children who traveled to those who defied it seemed foolish. loved her family, friends and the Mr. Kuzma said. U.S. hospitals for operations, 96 per- Though Nadia Svitlychna wasn’t as Ukrainian people. They’ve done better than that. cent survived, according to UGoL. prolific as her Shestydesiatnyky col- While most Ukrainians didn’t chal- By launching Ukrainian Gift of Life God’s blessings helped them along leagues, the tight-knit community of leg- lenge the Soviet authorities for fear of the Kuzmas have helped rescue the lives the way, the Kuzmas said, and among endary artists and writers paid her the losing their jobs and their apartments, or of more than 300 Ukrainian children by highest respect at her August 17 funeral fear of their children losing opportuni- providing them with desperately needed (Continued on page 24) proceedings in Kyiv, honoring her defi- ties, Ms. Svitlychna placed her life at the ant spirit and courageous deeds while altar of the Ukrainian people, becoming mourning her loss. an outspoken human and national rights “In that time when we whimpered in activist. Ukrainian and complained about our fate “This woman lifted her voice against and evaded the possibility of danger, the nation’s prisons, lifted her voice Nadiyka Svitlychna went into the midst against what she described as the largest of the greatest danger completely concentration camp in the world,” Father defenselessly and never thought of how Cherpak said in his eulogy. she would pay,” said Shestydesiatnyk May God allow us to love Ukraine and and Soviet dissident Yevhen Sverstiuk. its people as much as Ms. Svitlychna did, “She had a Kozak motto – ‘It will Father Cherpak said. work out somehow, because it never was Ms. Svitlychna’s devotion to Ukraine that it didn’t workout in some way.’ And drew the attendance of President Viktor she had another Kozak motto – ‘God Yushchenko, who arrived in a somber give us wisdom, and let us be.’ ” mood and placed a bouquet of red roses Ms. Svitlychna died at age 69 on upon her coffin. August 7 in New Jersey. Requiem servic- He extended his condolences on behalf es were held on August 12 at St. Andrew of the Ukrainian government and said the First-Called Apostle Ukrainian Ms. Svitlychna would be in his family’s Orthodox Memorial Church in South prayers. In his eulogy, Mr. Yushchenko Bound Brook, N.J. venerated the Shestydesiatnyky as a leg- In Kyiv on August 17, after a morning endary generation of people. viewing and noon panakhyda (requiem The Shestydesiatnyky were a collec- Zenon Zawada service) at St. Volodymyr Cathedral in tive of Ukrainian artists and writers who The boys from Donetsk Orphans School No. 1, a beneficiary of the Ukraine Kyiv, more than 100 of Ms. Svitlychna’s openly questioned and challenged the Baseball program, want to practice their baseball skills by hosting family, friends and admirers gathered at Soviet government during the 1960s American orphans on a visit to their city. her gravesite to eulogize the former Soviet political prisoner who risked her (Continued on page 11) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 No. 34

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Taking a closer look at Ukraine’s PM comments on Russian language $50 to $95 per 1,000 cubic meters after the Russian gas giant Gazprom briefly cut newly formed Cabinet of Ministers SYMFEROPOL – Prime Minister supplies to Ukraine and Europe. Critics of Viktor Yanukovych told journalists in the gas deal, including former Prime by Jan Maksymiuk ministership in 2004 that Ukraine posted Crimea on August 11 that he sees no pos- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, have repeat- RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova Report impressive economic growth of 12 percent. sibility for the time being of giving the edly called for its review. “I have never However, a disturbing feature of Mr. Russian language official status in said that we are going to change or review Ukraine’s tortuous, four-month-long Yanukovych’s Cabinet is that – as in vir- Ukraine, UNIAN reported. Mr. anything,” Mr. Yanukovych said on process of forming a new government tually all former Ukrainian Cabinets – Yanukovych explained that in order to August 10. “We are working to secure ade- ended on August 4 with the confirmation there is no clear separation between poli- change the status of the Russian lan- quate gas supplies and optimal gas prices of Party of the Regions leader Viktor tics and business. Many Cabinet mem- guage, at least 300 lawmakers would for our country. In the very near future I Yanukovych as new prime minister. bers have vested interests in different have to support a change in the will visit Moscow and then I will be able The Ukrainian Parliament also business spheres. This could become a Constitution of Ukraine or the issue to give a more concrete answer on gas endorsed a new Cabinet of Ministers, in seed of future conflicts in the uneasy would have to be subject to a referen- issues.” Mr. Yanukovych said at the same which the Party of the Regions will con- “coalition of national unity,” which dum. “Both the first and the second news conference that he will visit Russia trol some major portfolios concerning the includes not only ministers from the option are unrealistic at the present on August 15-16. (RFE/RL Newsline) country’s economy. largely oligarchic Our Ukraine, but also moment,” Mr. Yanukovych added. Mr. Yanukovych will have four from the Marxist-Leninist Socialist Party. According to him, Ukraine should New PM begins visit to Russia deputies, as he had in the Cabinet he over- In accordance with the Constitution instead adopt a law regulating the use of saw during his previous stint as prime amended in 2004, President Yushchenko K YIV – Viktor Yanukovych, who was the Russian language and enforce the confirmed in office by the Ukrainian minister in 2002-2004. Mykola Azarov nominated the foreign affairs minister and implementation of the European Charter will serve as both first vice prime minister the defense minister, Borys Tarasyuk and Parliament on August 4, went to the Black for Regional and Minority Languages. Sea resort of Sochi on August 15 to partic- and finance minister, as he did during Mr. Anatolii Hrytsenko, respectively. Both (RFE/RL Newsline) Yanukovych’s first term. The three vice politicians are strongly supportive of ipate in a two-day informal summit of the prime ministers will also take on addition- Ukraine’s integration with Euro-Atlantic PM cites possible delay in WTO talks Eurasian Economic Community hosted by al roles. Andrii Kliuyev will be in charge structures and were delegated by Mr. vacationing Russian President Vladimir of the fuel and energy sector, Dmytro Yushchenko to assure the public both at SYMFEROPOL – Prime Minister Putin, Ukrainian media reported. Ukraine Tabachnyk will oversee humanitarian and home and abroad that Ukraine’s pro- Viktor Yanukovych also told journalists has observer status in the Eurasian social issues, and Volodymyr Rybak will Western course will not undergo any sig- in Crimea on August 11 that his govern- Economic Community, which consists of head the Construction Ministry. nificant changes under Mr. Yanukovych’s ment is committed to joining the World Belarus, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Messrs. Azarov and Kliuyev are prime ministership. Trade Organization (WTO) but may delay Tajikistan and Uzbekistan. It is widely among Mr. Yanukovych’s oldest and Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko, talks to ensure that WTO membership expected that Mr. Yanukovych, while in staunchest allies. Mr. Azarov is generally a former Socialist Party member who is conditions meet producers' needs, Reuters Sochi, will discuss the price of Russian seen as a technocrat. As head of the State now independent, is also seen as a reported. President Viktor Yushchenko gas supplies to Ukraine in 2007 with Mr. Tax Administration in 1996-2002, he was Yushchenko man in the government. Mr. wants Ukraine to join the WTO by the Putin and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail repeatedly accused by the opposition of Lutsenko, an iconic leader of the Orange end of this year, but Mr. Yanukovych Fradkov. Mr. Yanukovych told journalists applying fiscal and tax pressure on busi- Revolution, is widely seen as an uncompro- believes that more time to study all condi- in Kyiv on August 14 that this year he nesses linked to political opponents of mising custodian of the “Augean Stables,” tions may be required. “If we manage to does not expect any changes in the current former President Leonid Kuchma. to which Ukraine’s notoriously corrupt [join the WTO] in 2006, then it will be gas-supply scheme, under which Ukraine Mr. Kliuyev is a wealthy businessman police force is sometimes compared. 2006. But our task is to resolve this issue pays $95 per 1,000 cubic meters of a with interests in the machine-building sector In accepting his post, Mr. Lutsenko in a clear way and within national inter- Russian-Turkmen gas mix supplied by the who led the Yanukovych campaign team in asserted that he sees the possibility of ests. If we need to extend the term to do Swiss-based intermediary RosUkrEnergo. the 2004 presidential election. He was implementing the president’s policies in it, then we will extend it,” Mr. The Ukrainian prime minister also assured rumored to be the main player behind the the Yanukovych Cabinet. However, most Yanukovych noted. (RFE/RL Newsline) journalists that Ukraine’s gas transport falsification of election results in favor of Ukrainians have apparently not yet forgot- system, which Moscow has been seeking Mr. Yanukovych, although those rumors ten that he completely failed to implement Kyiv to respect gas deal with Russia to manage jointly with Ukraine through an have never been confirmed by investigators. a major tenet of the Orange Revolution – international consortium, will remain in KYIV – Prime Minister Viktor The Party of the Regions quota of “bandits will go to jail” – in the preceding Kyiv’s ownership. (RFE/RL Newsline) Yanukovych declared during a news con- ministerial posts also includes Minister Cabinets of Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr. ference in Kyiv on August 10 that his gov- Russian, Ukrainian PMs meet … for Liaison with the Verkhovna Rada Yekhanurov. No major investigation by ernment will abide by the gas deal con- Ivan Tkalenko, Labor Minister Mykhailo the Internal Affairs Ministry into corrup- SOCHI, Russia – On the sidelines of the cluded in January with Russia by the pre- Papiyev, Environment Minister Vasyl tion or election falsification has resulted in three-day informal summit of the Eurasian ceding Cabinet of Prime Minister Yurii Dzharty, Coal Industry Minister Serhii jail terms. It is hard to imagine that Mr. Economic Community, to which Ukraine is Tulub, Fuel and Energy Minister Yurii Lutsenko will be more successful now Yekhanurov, Ukrainian and international an observer, Russian Prime Minister Boyko, Economy Minister Volodymyr that some of the “bandits” have returned news agencies reported. Kyiv agreed to an (Continued on page 21) Makukha and Minister of the Cabinet of to the government. increase in the price of gas imports from Ministers Anatolii Tolstoukhov. Our Ukraine, which has yet to sign a Virtually all of the Party of the formal coalition accord with the three other Regions ministers have considerable parties in the Cabinet, is represented by FOUNDED 1933 experience in serving in senior govern- Justice Minister Roman Zvarych, Family ment posts. 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This is what they are fighting for.” Maria Oscislawski, advertising manager (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 e-mail: [email protected] – An unidentified resident of Kyiv, speaking on August 1 with Radio Free Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 Europe/Radio Liberty, as reported by RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova Report. e-mail: [email protected] No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 3 NEWS ANALYSIS: Ukraine as a labyrinth of mirrors by Roman Kupchinsky polished and articulate orators. They His American wife and cute children The government of Ms. Tymoshenko know how to coin a phrase and convince beside him on the stage, the Yushchenkos lay in ruins, its ministers discredited for Explaining the reasons why recent the most cynical crowd into believing that were surrounded by a pretty lady with their lack of valid diplomas and their events in Ukraine took the direction they they are now a revolutionary vanguard. braided hair and hundreds of stalwart even more appalling lack of competency. did is a tricky task. Ukrainian politics, as Take Yulia Tymoshenko for example. youths, the new Red Guards, standing The energy sector of the country was in many have discovered, is a labyrinth of Her Trotskyite style of demagoguery was ready to protect the leader of the reborn ruins, destroyed by singularly bungling mirrors that can deceive, distort and dis- so astonishing, so brilliant, that nobody nation. The Great Ukrainian Proletarian managers whose only qualifications were orient anyone who steps inside. bothered to listen to the actual meaning Cultural Revolution had finally triumphed! that they headed the Congress of The short explanation is that the of her words. In the euphoria of revolu- It was a scene straight out of a Maoist Ukrainian Nationalists. Orange coalition fell apart and the oppo- tion, with music and lyrics proclaiming revolutionary poster! Western democracy No crooks had been arrested; no peo- sition stepped in to replace them. This is that “we are many, we cannot be defeat- had, at long last, managed to find a per- ple were punished for their past mis- not unusual and is something which hap- ed,” Ms. Tymoshenko played the role of sonality, a real Marlboro Man, who could deeds. No promises had been kept. Mr. pens often in societies with longer and Evita Peron and Joan of Arc rolled into spruce up democracy’s fading image, and Kuchma, the wily old fox, sat in his lair more developed democratic traditions. one and dominated the crowds. replace the popular perception of demo- and laughed as he gave interviews to the There was no Latin American coup Needless to say, she was able to create cratic leaders as being dismal, lackluster press. These interviews were not given d’état in Kyiv, with pompous generals, the illusion that the Orange leadership from a jail cell which the Orange crowds their hats brimming with chicken feath- little men who could not impress a was as pure as the driven snow that cov- kindergarten class. wanted him to rot in – but from a richly ers, running around proclaiming them- ered the maidan. Her comrades – Viktor furnished, elegant old mansion in the selves the new masters. But anyone who cared to take a closer Yushchenko, Oleksander Moroz, Petro look at the stage set up on the maidan, center of Kyiv which he bought for his Ukraine did not disband itself as an Poroshenko, Yevhen Chervonenko and “cultural fund.” independent nation, nor did it apply to soon begin to wonder why was it filled others – were merely a sideshow, the with so many people of dubious charac- After the March parliamentary elec- join the Russian Federation. It did not “bearded ladies” of the Orange tions, where the Our Ukraine bloc suf- throw the Ukrainian language out with ter, and even more dubious sources of Revolution. It was Yulia’s show from the income. And while it was gratifying, fered a bloody nose, and the Party of the the Orange dishwater, neither did it aban- very beginning. Regions of Ukraine won, the country don its perpetual pipedream of joining although somewhat suspicious, to see The loud calls for justice and fair play members of the hated Kuchma entourage seemed to tumble into what western the European Union. It merely underwent that filled the maidan during the dramatic Ukrainians see as a dangerous phenome- a change of government. standing on stage, bedecked in orange events of the winter of 2004 were indeed ribbons yelling “Bandits belong in na, and which the eastern Ukrainians Pavlo Tychyna’s maidan touching and inspiring. A new Ukraine was prison,” passions generated by the scent seem to accept more readily -– being born! Right in the very heart of Kyiv! of victory close at hand did not allow Makhnivschyna, or anarchy. The reason most often cited for the It was Pavlo Tychyna’s legendary “Maidan But, despite the screams of agony swap of governments, however, was that doubts to creep in. by the Church” come to life, as the old cor- If the Orange Revolution was to be a from the president’s men, the lack of a the Orange leaders were incompetent and rupt regime of Mr. Kuchma and his gang functioning government and a president disinterested and most pursued their own popular uprising, then everyone would be was being thrown onto the “garbage heap allowed to join – regardless of class ori- who seemed detached from reality, a mir- agendas. The voters saw this and booted of history” by people power. acle of sorts was in the works. them out. gins or Interpol warrants issued for their Russian political technologists, arrest. History was being made and the Suddenly, the economy took advan- In retrospect, the supporters of the brought in to manipulate and obfuscate tage of anarchy and began rapidly grow- Orange Revolution were, by and large, dismal past was being swept away by the the issues and discredit Ms. Tymoshenko revolutionary Ukrainian masses. ing again. The saying that “the govern- more honest and firm in their convictions and Mr. Yushchenko ran for deep cover. ment which governs least, governs best” than their leaders. This is popularly The revolution was an equal opportuni- Western NGOs rejoiced in the knowl- ty employer, built on the premise that the unexpectedly kicked in. In Ukraine, known as “being taken for a ride.” where government – Orange or otherwise edge that they had contributed to a Orange locomotive of history did not dis- And were they ever! The followers of – did not exist and therefore could not rebirth of democracy in a land that had criminate against the engineers who drove the Orange coalition became victims of hinder economic growth, life began become a pariah. Suddenly Ukraine was it. It was Lenin’s old adage come to life the “hall of mirrors” factor. They came to improving. The Ukrainian Hall of no longer “half free” or two-thirds free – again: “We are building a society where believe in a distorted image. The men Mirrors once again came through in a big it was ready to join NATO, the EU, the any housemaid could become president!” and women who cynically won their sup- WTO and God knows what else. way. port did so by hiring rock bands to sing a The revolution on the maidan, in hind- Orange reality “We survived collectivization and we jingle that their snake oil was far superior sight, was the ultimate Steven Spielberg shall survive democratization” is a Finally, with the help of the Almighty to the snake oil peddled by Leonid production; it was a Ukrainian fairy tale recently coined proverb in Ukraine. It is and good PR, the Orangepeople took Kuchma and his mob. And in some that finally came true. aptly applied to the unusual set of post- power. One year later they were openly respects, such as press freedom, it was. In the center stood Mr. Yushchenko, at each other’s throats. (Continued on page 11) But it was not the panacea for Ukraine the once handsome, eternal hero, the they claimed it to be. silent strong Knight Templar defending Most Ukrainian politicians are very his land. His face disfigured from a poi- soning attempt by unknown sinister Roman Kupchinsky is the former agents, he was now the official darling of director of the Ukrainian Service of the West, while his brutish opponents CabinetOn Friday, August of 5, VerkhovnaMinisters Rada Chairman of OleksanderUkraine Moroz Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty. sulked in the shadows of Donetsk slums announced the approval of the composition of the Cabinet of Ministers. The Comments can be sent to him at along with Vladimir Putin and other Cabinet was approved by 269 votes (226 were needed). Below is a breakdown of [email protected]. emissaries of the evil one. Cabinet positions, appointees and their party affiliations. IN THE PRESS Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych (PRU) First Vice PM, Finance Minister Mykola Azarov * (PRU) Vice PM, Construction, Architecture and Volodymyr Rybak * (PRU) Housing and Communal Services Vice PM Andrii Kliuyev (PRU) Vice PM Dmytro Tabachnyk (PRU) Yushchenko’s tough choice Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko ** (N/A) Foreign Affairs Minister Borys Tarasyuk (OU) and the possible results Coal Industry Minister Serhii Tulub (PRU) “Oranges and apples? Ukraine’s Yushchenko had called fresh elections, it Culture and Tourism Minister Ihor Likhovyi (OU) political crisis,” The Economist, would have disrupted the country at home Defense Minister Anatolii Hrytsenko (OU) August 5: and discredited it abroad, only, probably, Economy Minister Volodymyr Makukha (PRU) to produce similar results, but with more Education and Science Minister Stanislav Nikolayenko (SPU) “... Faced with a constitutional deadline, vitriol. Mr. Yanukovych would probably Fuel and Energy Minister Yurii Boiko (PRU) Mr. [Viktor] Yushchenko had to choose still have ended up as prime minister (the Labor and Social Policy Minister Mykhailo Papiyev (PRU) between two unappetizing options. One job he held before the 2004 elections, but Health Minister Yurii Poliachenko (OU) was to dissolve Parliament and call fresh which now has increased powers under a Agricultural Policy Minister Yurii Melnyk (CPU) elections. The other was to agree to nomi- constitutional reform agreed during the Industrial Policy Minister Anatolii Holovko (CPU) nate Mr. [Viktor] Yanukovych, whose can- revolution). Our Ukraine might well have Environmental Protection Minister Vasyl Dzharty (PRU) didacy had been agreed by a coalition done even worse. ... Transport and Communications Minister Mykola Rudkovskyi (SPU) comprising his Party of the Regions, the “It is just possible that a governing Minister for Emergency Situations Viktor Baloha (OU) Communists and the Socialists. Although axis of the two Viktors might help to sta- Youth, Family and Sports Minister Yurii Pavlenko (OU) his decision may puzzle some foreign bilize the country, helping to bind east Justice Minister Roman Zvarych (OU) admirers, Mr. Yushchenko has made the and west together. It may result in more Minister for Liaison with Ivan Tkalenko (PRU) right choice, for two reasons. sensible economic policy than a govern- the Verkhovna Rada “The first is that Mr. Yanukovych and ment that included the populist Ms. Minister of the Cabinet of Ministers Anatolii Tolstoukhov (PRU) his allies have every right to form a Tymoshenko. And the president has tried coalition and get their man in as prime to make Mr. Yanukovych commit to a set * Messrs. Rybak and Azarov hold two Cabinet positions each and are both deputy minister on the basis of the election of policy principles designed to safe- heads of the PRU in Parliament. results, in which Mr. Yanukovych’s party guard the pro-Western cause that Mr. ** Mr. Lutsenko, who was previously a member of the Socialist Party of Ukraine, won the most seats. ... Yushchenko is committed to. On the recently resigned his membership and is now an independent. “The other reason is that, if Mr. other hand, there may be chaos.” 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 No. 34 The Washington Group sponsors 28 students in Ukraine awarded over $6,000 summer intern at Embassy of Ukraine in scholarships by U.S.-Ukraine Foundation

WASHINGTON – After reviewing WASHINGTON – The U.S.-Ukraine Shchehelska, Ivanna Berezyuk, Ihor Kit, several highly qualified candidates, the Foundation, through its Maryniuk Maria Kozhushok, Lyubov Marko, Maria Ukrainian Embassy announced recently Scholarship Fund, has awarded 25 stu- Kurnat, Olha Mykhajliuk, Myroslava that Bohdan Bondarenko has filled its dents in the village of Zheldets, in the Herman, Nadiya Branets, Nadiya Stetsyk, prestigious internship position for 2006. Kamianka-Buska region outside of Lviv, Natalia Berezyuk, Natalia Bokhonko, Every summer, The Washington $5,625 in college stipends. Three other Natalia Borodiy, Nelia Storozhuk, Oksana Group’s Fellowship Fund sponsors an students, from the nearby village of Volia Chorna, Oleh Oleksyn, Olha Zubeyko, intern at the Embassy of Ukraine in Zhovtanetska, received scholarships Halyna Rokush, Roman Tyutyunnyk, Washington. This year’s TWG Embassy totaling $450 from the Andrew Kun Volodymyr Stanishevsky, Tetyana Internship program attracted a number of Scholarship Program. Martsiv, Volodymyr Zubeyko, Bohdan highly qualified applicants. The May 28 awards ceremony began Zhinchin and Svitlana Drozkevych. Born in Kharkiv, Ukraine, Mr. in the village church, and proceeded to In attendance at the awards ceremony Bondarenko received a degree in interna- the students’ school in Zheldets. were Andrew, Luba, Jarko, Jurko and tional relations from the Institute for Welcoming remarks were given by Hanna Adam Maryniuk. Speaking on behalf of Oriental Studies and International Pajtra, director of the Zheldets School, the Maryniuk Scholarship Fund, Luba Relations. After graduation, Mr. who introduced the Maryniuk family and Maryniuk delivered a very moving Bondarenko worked for two years in the expressed gratitude for their generosity. address to the scholarship recipients. In Parliament of Ukraine – the Verkhovna Recognition was also given to the U.S.- turn, the students thanked the Maryniuk Rada – as an assistant to the head of the Ukraine Foundation, whose financial sup- and Kun families for their generosity. Special Control Commission on port was used to purchase furniture for Speaking about the visit to Zheldets, Privatization in Ukraine. the Zheldets school auditorium, and pro- Ms. Maryniuk stated: “For us, the schol- Mr. Bondarenko moved to Germany, cure a CD-ROM for the school computer. arship ceremony and the meeting with the Bohdan Bondarenko, The Washington where he learned German and eventually “I want to express my deepest appreci- students from the two upper classes, the Group’s 2006 intern at the Embassy of enrolled at Humboldt University in ation to the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, teachers and the parents was very impor- Ukraine. Berlin, where he studied computer sci- and to the Kun family. It is wonderful to tant, and allowed us to have a fruitful ence. Currently, Mr. Bondarenko is a see that Mr. Andrew Kun, who is 94 exchange of ideas and viewpoints. The graduate student at the Berlin School of interns.” years old and resides in Rhode Island, is Maryniuk Fund is in its fifth year, and the Economics in Germany. He expects to Mr. Bondarenko said, “I came to the so dedicated to the village in which he time has come for certain changes to be graduate this fall with a master of arts Embassy with the goal to make some grew up,” said Ms. Pajtra. made. Our sons will now be taking a degree in international economics. In important decisions as to the future of Recipients of the scholarships were more active role in these types of activi- Berlin, Mr. Bondarenko is actively my professional career. This particular Bohdana Palas, Maria Burko, Halyna involved in student activities, having co- internship fulfilled all of my expecta- Zubeyko, Iryna Kupetska, Iryna (Continued on page 20) founded the Berlin branch of the Union tions. I highly recommend the internship of Ukrainian Students in Germany, for any student seeking a chance to look which organizes and coordinates student behind the scenes of foreign policy mak- activities in the German capital. ing. I do hope future interns will share Human Rights Committee Mr. Bondarenko recently completed my enthusiasm towards the summer an internship in the German Parliament internship program of TWG.” meets with Sen. Byron Dorgan on the Committee on Foreign Affairs. Mr. Bondarenko’s enthusiasm was The field of international relations is a demonstrated by seeking out the intern- WASHINGTON – The Ukrainian The Commission on the Ukraine high priority in Mr. Bondarenko’s career ship while in Germany, contacting the Human Rights Committee met with Sen. Famine held hearings throughout the planning. Having absorbed the finest Ukrainian Embassy there for a network- Byron Dorgan of North Dakota to discuss United States and heard testimony from traditions of European and, in particular, ing interview, and being strongly moti- the upcoming 75th anniversary of the 57 eyewitnesses. The hearings collected German foreign policy making practices, vated to come to Washington, on his own Famine-Holodomor in Ukraine. Earlier, an impressive body of material detailing he is thankful to have been an asset at the dime, if needed, for this internship. All Sen. Dorgan, then a congressman, and the horror that befell Ukraine. Ukrainian Embassy in Washington. of this contributed to his selection. Ulana Mazurkevich of the UHRC, had Full texts of the hearings have been “We really appreciate cooperation Since 1996, the Washington Group’s served together on the U.S. Commission published and are included together with with The Washington Group,” said Fellowship Fund has sponsored 11 on the Ukraine Famine. over 200 in-depth interviews with eye- Nataliia Holub, second secretary in the interns at the Embassy of Ukraine at a In 1998 the U.S. Congress established the witnesses to this horrific man-made Cultural, Information and Press Office of cost of $16,500. Since its inception in Commission on the Ukraine Famine. The Famine. The full text of these interviews, the Embassy of Ukraine. “The benefit 1987, the TWG Fellowship Fund has commission comprised: two senators – some in Ukrainian, others in English, run from the Summer Internship Program for awarded over $45,000 in grants for 33 Dennis DeConcini and Robert Kasten; four over 2,000 pages and are all included in the Embassy is significant. Although the distinct projects. From 1987 to 1990, congressmen – Ben Gillman, Dennis Hertel, the commision’s published report. The Ukrainian Embassy in Washington is one grants were awarded exclusively to Mr. Dorgan and William Broomfield; five report of the U.S. Commission on of the biggest Ukrainian representations Ukrainian Americans or Canadians to public members: Bohdan Fedorak, Oleh Ukraine Famine was submitted and abroad, we could always use a helping conduct educational or work projects to Weres, Daniel Marchishin, Myron Kuropas, accepted by Congress and published by hand, especially considering the high further Ukrainian American interests, Anastasia Volker and Ms. Mazurkevich. The the U.S. Government Printing Office. level of educational and professional purpose of the U.S. Commission on the Sen. Dorgan said he felt it would be background demonstrated by TWG (Continued on page 20) Ukraine Famine was to “conduct a study of beneficial to reprint the testimony of the the 1932-1933 Ukraine Famine in order to survivors of the Famine-Holodomor and expand the world’s knowledge of the to present copies of these eyewitness testi- Famine and to provide the American public monies on the anniversary of the 75th with a better understanding of the Soviet anniversary of the Famine-Holodomor, as ODFFU holds quarterly meeting, system.” a gift to the people of Ukraine. to celebrate its 60th anniversary by Marko Suprun [Independence Square] in 2004. Despite the outcome of the current crisis, be it a PASSAIC, N.J. – The board of direc- new round of elections or a national unity tors of the Organization for the Defense government, Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic aspi- of Four Freedoms for Ukraine (ODFFU) rations have to be safeguarded,” said held its quarterly meeting on July 29 here Michael Koziupa, president of the ODFFU. at the Ukrainian Center, one of the oldest Prof. Walter Zaryckyj, ODFFU’s Ukrainian community centers in the external affairs director, announced this United States. year’s annual roundtable conference will The ODFFU is celebrating its 60th be held on October 17-18 at the Ronald anniversary this year and will mark the Reagan Building and International Trade event with a commemorative banquet on Center in Washington. This year’s round- Saturday, October 28. The organization table theme will be: “Ukraine and NATO was founded in 1946 by a conference of Membership.” The ODFFU aims to raise Ukrainian American organizations in public awareness about Ukraine and New York to support the struggle for a sponsors programs that safeguard the free and independent Ukraine. rights and liberties of Ukrainians around The political stalemate in Ukraine was a the world. Earlier in the year, ODFFU topic of discussion among members of the organized a letter campaign to represen- board. “As members of the Ukrainian dias- tatives of the Russian Federation in the pora, we reiterate our solidarity with the West to stop energy blackmail. Over 800 people of Ukraine who stood their ground letters were downloaded from the Sen. Byron Dorgan is flanked by members of the Ukrainian Human Rights in defense of their liberties on the maidan ODFFU website, www.fourfreedoms.net. Committee, Ulana Baluch Mazurkevich (left) and Chrystia Charyna Senyk. 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Yanchuk continues to explore Ukraine’s history with Sheptytsky film by Khristina Lew sponsorship and, by extension, state censorship. “I gave two-three years of my life to ‘Famine-33,’ NEW YORK – Ukrainian filmmaker Oles Yanchuk and when I saw the reaction of the audience, the emo- gets visibly excited when he talks about Ukrainian his- tion – not just in Ukraine but in Europe and the United tory, especially those chapters he hopes to illuminate for States as well – I realized that it was better to devote my the Ukrainian viewer. “My mother wanted me to time to themes that enchant people,” he said. become a historian,” he chuckled during a recent meet- “Famine-33” was screened in New York at the Film ing in Manhattan. “Historical themes interest me, partic- Forum in 1993 and was positively reviewed by The ularly themes unknown to a Soviet audience,” he said. New York Times, New York Post, Village Voice and His zeal to expose Ukraine’s historical past resulted Time magazine. in the ground-breaking, award-winning film “Famine- His latest project, a feature-length film about the life 33,” a haunting depiction of one family’s struggle dur- and times of Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky of the ing the Great Famine, which was released in 1991. The Ukrainian Catholic Church, called “Vladyka Andrey,” film was pioneering on many levels: it was the first should be equally captivating. The original screenplay, during the Soviet era to explore the taboo subject of the based on documents and facts from the life and work of Holodomor, and it was financed entirely by donations Sheptytsky, traces the evolution of both the spiritual from Ukrainians around the world, sidestepping state pastor and the political activist, against the backdrop of Ukraine’s tumultuous history: as part of the Austro- Hungarian Empire, Poland and the USSR, the war years, the occupation of Lviv. Mr. Yanchuk said “Vladyka Andrey” is really a psy- chological drama, an exploration of Sheptytsky as a per- son. “Who is this man? Why did he choose this path of religious life?” he ruminates. Andrey Sheptytsky (1865-1944), metropolitan of Halych, archbishop of Lviv and bishop of Kamianets- Podilskyi, played an important role in both Ukraine’s spiritual and political growth. He cultivated the Ukrainian character of the Greek-Catholic Church and was instrumental in maintaining the Church’s integrity Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky until his death. Sheptytsky also was a member and vice- marshal of the Galician Diet (Parliament) and a member of the Austrian House of Lords and the Imperial (Mr. Yanchuk has a small scene set in the Vatican) and Ministerial Council, championing the rights of Suzdal, Russia. Mr. Yanchuk anticipates that he will Ukrainians in Halychyna and later supporting Ukraine’s begin shooting this September; a tentative release date struggle for independence. for “Vladyka Andrey” is July 2007. “Sheptytsky the man is not known in Ukraine,” said The majority of the film is financed by Ukraine’s Mr. Yanchuk. “In Central and East Ukraine, people only Ministry of Culture and the Lviv Oblast Administration. know of him from Soviet propaganda – that he collabo- Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union recently rated with the Nazis. To see the true face of Sheptytsky made a substantial donation to the project. Mr. Yanchuk – for me, that is very interesting.” serves as the film’s producer; co-production billing is Mr. Yanchuk has rehearsed several actors for the role shared with the Ukrainian Congress Committee of of the metropolitan, and said that he will have several America, Mr. Yanchuk’s longtime partner. “Andreys.” “If this was a Hollywood production,” con- That fortuitous relationship began in December 1993 ceded Mr. Yanchuk with a smile, “we would be able to when Mr. Yanchuk arrived in New York to screen age one actor – and we will try to do this – but, most “Famine-33” at the Film Forum. With the screenplay for Director Oles Yanchuk photographs a potential likely, we will use two.” “Andrey” for his new film. The film will be shot in Lviv and Lviv Oblast, Rome (Continued on page 26) 59th annual Ukrainian Orthodox League convention held in Lancaster, Pa.

LANCASTER, Pa. – Ukrainian Rev. Ugolnik, the Very Rev. John iconostas, iconography and other internal tion wrought by Hurricane Katrina, and Orthodox League members from across Nakonachny and the Very Rev. Myron items that will be needed at the All Saints later, Hurricane Rita. the nation gathered at the Lancaster Host Oryhon. After a brief recess, business Camp Chapel. With business sessions concluded, Resort and Conference Center in sessions resumed and delegates contin- The convention body was thrilled at Saturday was a free day for participants Pennsylvania’s Lancaster County on July ued working in committees. the donation in the amount of $4,262.75 to explore the local culture or participate 26-30 for the 59th annual UOL conven- During the afternoon executive board presented to St. Andrew’s Society to ben- in religious workshops. Participants tion, which was hosted by the Senior and members from the Ukrainian Gift of Life efit its Ukrainian Soup Kitchen Project. began the day with an Akathist to Mary. Junior UOL chapters of Holy Ghost Inc. addressed the convention body and Participants also had the opportunity Following the service, Junior UOL mem- Parish of Coatesville, Pa. were presented with a donation that the to hear the director of International bers prepared IOCC (International The convention began with Great Junior UOL collected through their Great Orthodox Christian Charities speak on Orthodox Christian Charities) Health Vespers before the business sessions Lent Giveaway project. One of the high- being “Doers of the Words as an Kits for the needy and participated in a were called to order at 6 p.m. on lights of the afternoon was presentations Orthodox Family.” Through this organi- Ukrainian dance workshop. Senior UOL Wednesday, July 26. Sessions were on the progress of the All Saints Camp zation, the Ukrainian Orthodox Church members were able to attend workshops opened with prayer, the presentation of Chapel and the College Student Mission of the U.S.A. contributed over $70,000 to colors, “The Pledge of Allegiance,” the Trip to Ukraine. The day ended with a help those in need following the destruc- (Continued on page 11) singing of the U.S. national anthem and western-themed din- opening remarks by Senior UOL ner dance held at the National Executive Board President Lancaster Host. Melanie Nakonachny, Junior National Friday’s program Executive Board President Katya began with a Carman, Convention Spiritual Advisor Moleben to St. the Rev. Anthony Ugolnik, Convention Volodymyr on the Committee Chairwoman Diana Teijaro occasion of his feast and Junior Convention Chairmen David day. The remainder Bentley and Meghan Teijaro. of the day delegates That evening delegates divided into worked to approve committees to review the progress made committee recom- throughout the past year and begin plan- mendations that will ning for the upcoming year. Business be implemented sessions recessed at 9 p.m., allowing throughout the com- plenty of time for members to meet and ing year. socialize during a hospitality evening One of the most sponsored by the Holy Ghost chapter of important decisions the UOL. made during these The following morning began with a sessions was the for- divine liturgy celebrated by hierarchs mation of a commit- and clergy of the Ukrainian Orthodox tee that will work to Church of the U.S.A., Metropolitan raise the funds to Constantine, Archbishop Vsevolod, the cover the cost of the Participants of the Ukrainian Orthodox League’s 59th annual convention. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 No. 34

FOR THE RECORD THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY The 15th anniversary UCCA statement on Ukraine’s It’s been 15 years since that fateful day of August 24, 1991, when the Ukrainian 15th anniversary of independence Soviet Socialist Republic’s Supreme Council declared the republic’s independence from the USSR, re-inserting the name “Ukraine” onto the world map and pro- Following is the Ukrainian Congress for the benefit of the Ukrainian people in claiming that this nation of 52 million was taking its future into its own hands. Committee of America statement on the Ukraine, as well as the U.S., especially This unprecedented and unexpected act took place in the aftermath of the 15th anniversary of Ukraine’s independ- during these trying times when Ukraine failed Moscow coup as the Ukrainian Parliament focused on the shameful behav- ence. The statement is dated August 2. faces the challenge of securing its ior of the country’s government and Communist Party leaders at the time of the democracy. On the occasion of crisis. The opposition in Parliament, grouped in the National Council, demanded The Ukrainian American community Ukraine’s 15th anniversary of independ- an immediate declaration of Ukraine’s independence. Meanwhile, outside the has actively worked to restore Ukraine’s ence, the Ukrainian Congress Committee Parliament building thousands chanted “Independence.” independence for decades. After this of America sends its sincere and heartfelt The extraordinary session of the Supreme Council lasted for 11 hours. The dream was realized in 1991, our focus congratulations to the Ukrainian debate was heated; several breaks were called to permit the Communist majority turned to building a stable system of American community and encourages it and the opposition minority to hold strategy meetings. In the end, the democratic governance in the country. to appropriately commemorate this Communists heeded the words of their party chief, Stanislav Hurenko: “If we During the last 15 years, Ukraine has event. Although there is much to be don’t vote for independence, it will be a disaster.” achieved significant progress in this done in the future, we are confident in At 5:55 p.m. local time, the Supreme Council voted 321-2 with six abstentions respect: the Ukrainian people have inter- the fact that Ukraine will soon take its (out of 360 members present) to approve the “Act of Declaration of the nalized democratic ideals and upheld rightful place as an equal member of the Independence of Ukraine.” their right to free and fair elections; Euro-Atlantic community. The UCCA It was the beginning of the end of the USSR. Ukraine is at the threshold of entering the also sends its warmest greetings to the And it was the beginning of a new life for Ukraine and its people. Euro-Atlantic community. people of Ukraine and asks God to lend Ihor Yukhnovsky, a member of the Presidium of the Ukrainian Supreme Council Our community has made a significant the nation strength in this time when and leader of the National Council, wrote on September 1, 1991, on the pages of this contribution to these successes, in partic- Ukraine’s future is being determined. newspaper: “The emergence of Ukraine as a state is a logical outcome of the striving ular, to the development of bilateral U.S.- We urge our community to take an of the Ukrainian people for self-determination.” He underscored: “Independence for Ukraine relations. It is our goal to con- active part in the civic and political life us means that we finally have a chance to establish a free and open society.” tinue actively participating in the process of the United States and Ukraine. With In the days that followed, the first steps were taken toward building an inde- of democratization so that Ukraine can your help Ukraine will overcome any pendent Ukrainian state. In succeeding years, of course, Ukraine made use of the reclaim its rightful place in the interna- obstacles and will build a democratic, opportunity that arose 15 years ago, making commendable progress toward tional democratic community. During prosperous state ruled by law! becoming a democratic state governed by the rule of law. this time of celebration we look back on Glory to Ukraine! Sure, there have been ups and downs (and the fact that Viktor Yanukovych is the progress Ukraine has made and now prime minister is one of the “downs”), but we must remind our readers that, rejoice together with the people of On behalf of the on the whole, Ukraine is making real progress. The proof is seen in the country’s Ukraine. However, we also remember UCCA Executive Board: elections, its news media, its new Constitution, its Olympic team, its presence that there is much work ahead. Michael Sawkiw Jr., president and involvement in the world community of nations… Ukrainian Americans continue to work Marie Duplak, executive secretary However, the most noteworthy development of the past 15 years of Ukraine’s inde- pendence is the empowerment of the people. Indeed, a nation once terrorized into sub- mission by the Soviet regime has undergone a great awakening in the past few years – most recently during the Orange Revolution of November-December 2004. Yes, we all recall that the Orange Revolution garnered huge headlines and Quotable notes vivid TV coverage around the globe, but we should also remember that it was the “… Who wants to be in a coalition, be there. Those who want a cooperation historic act of August 24, 1991, that began it all. Ukrainian Independence Day agreement can have it. Those who like the idea of opposition can live that way. truly is something to celebrate. But I am asking that Parliament should be decisive. Viva Ukraina! “I would like to ask everyone in this hall and those who are not here to stop the policy of political wars. Replace the policy of political war with the policy of competition. “This is how it is done in every country. Let us recognize that the political ses- Aug. sion hall is what it is today and there will be no other. Turning the pages back... “If we don't realize this I am sure the entire nation will be in opposition to such political forces. So, I am calling on the Ukrainian Parliament to reach 22 understanding and realize its great consolidating mission, which you are bearing on your shoulders. …” 2004 An article that appeared two years ago in The Weekly ana- – President Viktor Yushchenko addressing the Verkhovna Rada on August 4, lyzed what Ukrainians thought about then-Prime Minister when he submitted the candidacy of Viktor Yanukovych for prime minister, as Viktor Yanukovych. This perspective was prior to the presi- carried live on TV Channel 5 and reported by the BBC Monitoring Service (from dential elections and Orange Revolution of 2004. Action Ukraine Report). According to the article, two main factors that contributed to the candidacy of Mr. Yanukovych were his considerable support in eastern Ukraine and his potential to pull “… What are we going to do? Are we going to look for what disunites us, or left-wing voters that would have voted against Viktor Yushchenko. is it better for us to look for what unites us? The path that we have recently It was further predicted that if the two factors played out, a return to the 1994 Kuchma- walked down has convinced us that we will only achieve positive things if we Kravchuk election would result, in which Leonid Kuchma appealed to eastern Ukrainians look for a way toward what unites us. and Leonid Kravchuk to the western and central voters. Mr. Kravchuk lost votes from the “It is not easy, but if you want to get anywhere you need to start walking. We left, who saw him as a “nationalist.” However, in the second round, voters would have a have walked down that road. We have found positive things. I am certain that more clear-cut decision: vote for the “vlada” (the authorities in power) or for a reformer. society, too, has felt that, when the politicians presenting general public moods Volodymyr Lytvyn, the former Verkhovna Rada chairman, commented that Mr. sit down at the negotiating table and find a road toward understanding. …” Yanukovych’s chances would be greater if he was a “self-declared” candidate similar to Mr. Yushchenko, rather than the anointed candidate of the outgoing administration. – Viktor Yanukovych, speaking in the Parliament on August 4 after the presi- The article continued by noting that, due to the hostility toward the Kuchma regime, dent submitted his candidacy for prime minister, as carried on Channel 5 and Mr. Yanukovych would likely lose votes from other parties that do not support the admin- reported by the BBC Monitoring Service (from Action Ukraine Report). istration of the time. A Razumkov Center poll that appeared in Zerkalo Nedeli supported this speculation, with 26 percent of Communists reportedly voting for Mr. Yanukovych. “… Russia needed to achieve one thing – to ensure that there was no ‘Orange’ Further data from the Razumkov Center that appeared in Zerkalo Nedeli said that lead- ideology and practice in Ukraine threatening the bases of the so-called managed ing Ukrainian political experts were negative about Mr. Yanukovych’s stance on European democracy in Russia. relations. This was based on speeches by Mr. Yanukovych in which he stressed economic “And as for relations with the West, including economic ones, we'll see what growth and development, but remained silent on promoting democratic initiatives. happens. Of course, the West will not be ecstatic over the change of the In another report by the Razumkov Center, analysts argued that, “Oligarchs by their Ukrainian government, but, on the other hand, the West was not offering us any- very nature are incompatible with democratization and are not influenced by societal thing real. So we will rely on our own forces and believe that Ukraine has interests.” When asked which candidates would defend society and put Ukraine’s already seen the very worst. We will be optimists. …” interests ahead of their clans, the center found Oleksander Moroz at the top of the list, followed by Mr. Yushchenko. Similarly, when asked who they felt were “profession- – Myroslav Popovych, director of the Skovoroda Philosophy Institute of the al” and had “intellect,” Mr. Yushchenko came first, followed by Mr. Moroz. Ukrainian National Academy of Sciences, offering his commentary on the new In these same polls, Mr. Yanukovych was placed at the bottom of both lists. As the Coalition of National Unity on August 4 in the newspaper Den, as reported by head of “the party of power” of Ukraine’s most criminalized and wealthiest clan, the BBC Monitoring Service (from Action Ukraine Report). based in Donetsk, his election would be catastrophic. Michael Brodsky, leader of the Yabluko Party, told Ukrainska Pravda that Mr. Yanukovych’s election could lead to “the threat of a criminal-bandit revolt.” SUPPORT THE WORK OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY. Source: “What do Ukrainians really think of Yanukovych,” by Taras Kuzio, The Send contributions to: The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund, Ukrainian Weekly, August 22, 2004, Vol. LXII, No. 34. 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 7 Faces and Places TheThe thingsthings wewe do...do... by Myron B. Kuropas by Orysia Paszczak Tracz

A never-ending story, or why Why can’t they be like us? “Betrayal” is the word I hear most astounding way. No other Ukrainian we still need to do what we do often in our community these days. immigration has moved up the socio-eco- Remember the late 1950-mid-1960s? Ukrainian traitors of Ukraine) word is so People tell me that Viktor Yushchenko nomic ladder faster. No other immigration Remember registering to study political appropriate now. The Russian imperialist betrayed Ukraine, the Orange Revolution has moved into the American mainstream science and Russian at college? mind-set has permeated so deeply into and the people who sat in the freezing faster. No other immigrant children have (Ukrainian was not offered at the time.) Ukrainian life in the past century that its cold of the maidan protesting a stolen assimilated faster. As the Third Wave old We were going to free Ukraine, or at least influence will not be easy to eradicate. One election. Viktor Yushchenko promised to guard fades away, the Fourth Wave will take over those institutions which they strive our damnedest to get close to that obvious and ugly example is the prominence unite the nation. He hasn’t. Viktor prize the most, the credit unions. goal for our parents and for ourselves. of the Russian language, thought to be more Yushchenko promised to take care of cor- Back to Ukraine. Are things really that We were also the ones who made pre- “prestigious” than Ukrainian (which, in the ruption. He didn’t. Viktor Yushchenko bad? No. The glass is half full. The last sentations about Ukraine in our grade late 19th century was declared not to have promised to bring the Kuchma gang to election was the most democratic Ukraine schools and high schools, and explained existed and will not exist). How much and justice. He hasn’t. Viktor Yushchenko has ever had. We might not like the – whether they wanted to hear it or not – how long will it take for young Ukrainians promised to appoint only qualified and results but that’s what vox populi is all that Ukraine was not Russia; no, we are to realize and accept the beauty and original- honest people to government posts. He about. Face it. Mr. Yanukovych and his not Russians; yes, we are Europeans, and ity of their own language? hasn’t. Viktor Yushchenko promised to party won fair and square. Will Prime a separate nation even though we are part The fifth column of the Moscow abide by the Constitution. He hasn’t. Minister Yanukovych pull Ukraine into of the USSR ... (And we were the only Patriarchate in Ukraine is a ticking time On the eve of Ukraine’s 15th year of Vladimir Putin’s orbit? I doubt it. He may ones in school who had the excuse notes bomb. Two titles covering this scary sub- independence we have a three-ring circus not be a cultural renaissance man, but for being absent on January 6 and 7.) ject are: “Litos” by Halyna Mohylnytska with Viktor Yanukovych, Yulia he’s no dummy. Why would he want to We did this willingly, on our own, (Brovary: Ukrainska Ideya, 2005. ISBN Tymoshenko and President Yushchenko trade being on top of the heap in Ukraine with a zeal that surprised even our par- 969-7958-01-9) and “The Mitrokhin centered in each of the rings. to being lost in the heap in Russia? ents. They were still afraid of “them.” We Archives,” I and II by Christopher Andrew Questions abound: What happened? Mr. Yanukovych signed the Universal were not. And I doubt that most of us (London: Allen Lane, 1999 and 2005. Why can’t the Orange Revolutionaries of National Unity which recognized were consciously indoctrinated with that ISBN 0713993588 and 0713993596). get their act together? Don’t they under- Ukrainian as the state language and the Ukrainian patriotism. I think we got it Soon after August 24, 1991, I began stand what’s at stake? What’s with all “basis for the self-identity of the people through osmosis. We felt the pride, and hearing what I deem a Ukrainian urban those egos? Can we trust them to do the and the state.” He didn’t protest when the pain, and the sorrow. legend, because I never heard anyone actu- right thing? And, finally: Why can’t they Ukraine’s Parliament voted overwhelm- I am saying “we” because I do not ally say it, but only as something heard be like us? think that I was the only one feeling and Guess what! They are like us. ingly to authorize stationing foreign from someone else. It did not make sense. troops in Ukraine during military exer- thinking like this. I do not know how Since Ukraine was now independent, there Ukrainians have been in North many of “us” there were, but I am sure America for over 100 years and we’re cises, a bow to NATO. was no need anymore for those outside Is Mr. Yushchenko really so awful? that the number of Ukrainian Canadians Ukraine to continue “being Ukrainian.” just like those guys over there. Worse! and Ukrainian Americans active in Do we have our act together? No. Do No. He cut the best deal he could under The discussion even made it into a the circumstances. Will Yulia rally the Ukrainian life over the past half-century mystery book by Canadian writer Paul we understand what’s at stake? No. Can indicates that there were more than a few. we trust our leaders to do the right thing? Orange troops and come back swinging? Grescoe, of the prolific and talented Now there’s a thought! She came in sec- And our children and grandchildren, Grescoe writing family, in the Dan Probably not. How can we expect those born and nurtured on North American guys to do a better job over there in 15 ond. She’s obviously brighter than the Rudnicki mystery “Blood Vessel” two Viktors. She has a following. She soil, are dually patriotic, fiercely (Toronto: McLelland and Stewart, 1994; years when us guys, despite far more American or Canadian, and at the same advantages over here, haven’t done it in has appeal as a populist. She’s deter- paperback; 1993 hardcover): mined. Don’t count her out. time, very Ukrainian – and see no prob- “I figure there are Ukrainian North almost 125 years? lem in this at all. Think of it. Politically, we’re split. In So, dear readers, here’s my advice Americans like you and me, then there are regarding Ukraine. Take a deep breath, sit This voluntary patriotism is not limited Ukrainians who happen to live in North fact, we’re worse off today than we were to the post-World War II, DP (displaced in 1980 when the Ukrainian Congress back and relax. There’s little we over here America. And it’s all those professional can do to influence events over there. We persons) generation. Those refugees Ukrainians who have been trying to preserve Committee of America began imploding. arrived to the welcoming arms and homes Despite over 25 years of negotiation can preen and posture as some of our lead- the old ways – because they thought their ers have done, but let’s face it, we’re small of the Ukrainians already established on heritage was being lost back in the home- between the UCCA and the Ukrainian the new continent for almost a century. American Coordinating Council, unity is potatoes, or “male pyvo,” as they say. land. So now that Russia has loosened its If you want to help Ukraine, put down The churches, schools, associations, pub- grip on Ukraine, the Ukrainians here don’t farther away then ever. Michael Sawkiw lications and cultural institutions were and Ihor Gawdiak have no intention of your placard and do something useful. have to preserve their identity so defiantly.” Become involved with an educational here already. The newcomers joined in, or “Wrong. Do you know how many coming together in a single body. Why created new ones, and sometimes, regret- would they? institution over there. Donate money to Ukrainians over here are trying to help Ostroh, Mohyla or the Ukrainian tably, caused rifts in the old ones. them over there as they struggle through Other so-called “neutral” organiza- The early pioneers who were not plan- tions are playing the unity card. “As long Catholic university. independence? For the first time, they can There are thousands of needy orphans ning to return to Ukraine were still patri- travel freely back and forth. And every time as there is no single umbrella organiza- otic Ukrainians while integrating into tion to unite us,” they exclaim, “we in Ukraine. Underserved physically and we send aid, or set up joint ventures, the mentally handicapped children abound. Canadian and American society. The later ties between us and them keep growing – remain on the sidelines.” Talk about a immigrations owe them a great debt. The cop-out. Pocket your ego and get involved with and so does our sense of Ukrainian-ness. them. Help improve their living condi- many “born-again Ukrainians” are from Anyway, don’t lump me in with you as one Our fraternal insurance associations those earlier generations, just as fiercely are in trouble. One fraternal organization, tions. Volunteer your talents, your time, of those wimpy Ukrainian North your treasure. Nothing is more rewarding patriotic, often learning the Ukrainian Americans. I’m proud of being Ukrainian.” the Ukrainian National Aid Association, their parents had forgotten or tried to has already bit the dust. The three than helping the younger generation. “Professional Ukrainians” – that term If you can’t do any of the above, hide in order to blend into whatever they comes up often, not necessarily in a posi- remaining fraternals, the Ukrainian thought the establishment was. National Association, the Ukrainian become more involved with your local tive light. No, these are not Ukrainians Ukrainian community. Become a regis- After hoping against hope for a free who happen to be professionals, but those Fraternal Association and the Providence Ukraine for so many decades – lifetimes Association, are struggling. Our fraternal tered church member. Join the UNA. few who use their Ukrainian-ness for per- Join a choir. Enroll your kids in Saturday even – and not fully imagining how this sonal gain, not for the greater good – leaders seem to be vision-challenged. would come about, the Orange Revolution Religiously, we’re at odds. There are school. Enroll them in Plast, SUM or somehow their Ukrainian soul is missing. ODUM. Become a Saturday School caught most of us by surprise. A brilliant, Now, a person can advance on talent and two major Orthodox jurisdictions in the joyful, God-bless-’em surprise. So many United States and there is animosity teacher. Subscribe to The Ukrainian ambition – more power to him or her – but Weekly and Svoboda. Become an active of us helped in whatever way we could. when people around sense that the com- between them. Ukrainian Orthodox in And now the let-down after the euphoria. the United States appeared united during Republican or a Democrat (if you must). munity is being used, well, that is differ- America is your country now. Your What in the world is going on with the ent. They are Ukrainians of convenience. the Mstyslav era. No more. leaders there? They promised! How easy Ostensibly, Ukrainian Catholics have Ukraine is here, not there. Then there are the prominent writers, We live in interesting times and the for us here – and there – to expect instant artists and academics who seem to be one jurisdiction but there is turmoil within democracy, instant good order. After what the ranks. Some Catholics still maintain that next 10 years in Ukraine will be more unhappy being of Ukrainian origin, and interesting than ever. Enjoy. We will wit- Ukrainians have gone through in just the yet return to Ukrainian themes in their our Church is a national Church where only 20th century, they’ll just roll with the Ukrainians need apply! Hold that thought ness history being made. works, often in a negative light. The half- One final word. If you get depressed punches over the few steps back mixed in empty glass they bring to the public eye and see what happens in the next 20 years. with the steps forward. Economically we’re in pretty good about Ukrainians in Ukraine, remember this. contains the unseemly aspects of They’re just like us. In fact, they are us! The major problem is overcoming the Ukrainian life and history, so often viewed shape. We live well. We and our children influence of the insatiable neighbor to the through the prism not of historical accura- have incredible opportunities to create north, and his fifth column within Ukraine. wealth and improve their lot in life. We’re Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is: No wonder the “yanychary” (native (Continued on page 20) watching the Fourth Wave prosper in an [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 No. 34

THE 15th ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE A look back: The Ukrainian Weekly’s editorials on Independence Day

To mark the 15th anniversary of found in various republics. Ukraine acted overwhelmingly to adopt the Act of Ivan Pliushch, said: “A new European Ukraine’s independence, we publish responsibly, signing an agreement with Declaration of the Independence of state has emerged on the map of the excerpts of editorials printed in The Russia on these crucial matters but at the Ukraine. The vote came at an extraordi- world. Its name: Ukraine.” Four days Ukrainian Weekly after the declaration same time emphasizing that this is a nary session of the republic’s Parliament later the newly elected president, Leonid of independence in 1991, as well as on bilateral, horizontal agreement between convened on the initiative of the demo- Kravchuk, took the oath of office while the occasions of the first, fifth and 10th two equals – not a precursor to any new cratic opposition – a minority in the 450- placing his hand on two documents: the anniversaries of that fateful August 24, form of union. (It should be noted that member body. It came as a great surprise Constitution and the declaration of inde- 1991. the pact goes so far as to refer to the to the Ukrainian population that the pendence of Ukraine. … September 1, 1991, “former USSR.”) And, a pledge to Communist Party-dominated Parliament August 18, 1996 respect each other’s territorial integrity voted 321-2 with six abstentions (out of Independence: bye-bye, USSR Independence: the fifth anniversary was reconfirmed as part of the deal. 360 members present) for “the creation The Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Thus, Ukraine appears to have passed of an independent Ukrainian state – … On the heels of the [August 19-21 Republic is no more. In its place, on its first big hurdle as an independent Ukraine.” A companion resolution pro- attempted] coup [to depose Soviet August 24, arose an President Mikhail independent democrat- Gorbachev] came the ic state called, simply, Ukrainian Supreme Ukraine. Council’s unexpected Events unfolded declaration of quickly. Almost with- Ukraine’s independ- out warning and, liter- ence on August 24, ally, overnight 1991, and that Ukraine’s long-sought clinched the beginning independence became of the end of the reality. Impelled by Soviet Union. the failed coup in On December 1, the Moscow, the obvious Parliament’s act was disintegration of the overwhelmingly union and the hopeless affirmed by the people demise of the of Ukraine, as over 90 Communist Party of percent voted “yes” the Soviet Union, the for independence. Ukrainian Parliament Four days after the overwhelmingly plebiscite, Ukraine’s adopted the Act of first president, Leonid Declaration of the Kravchuk, took the Independence of oath of office. Ukraine. Democrats, And thus, Ukraine Communists and those embarked on the road in between all saw that to accomplishing the Ukraine simply must twin tasks of state- seize the moment, that building and nation- Ukraine must take its building — tasks that future into its own Chrystyna Lapychak continue to this day. hands and not wait for The scene outside Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada on August 24, 1991, after independence was proclaimed. Athough it was appar- outside forces to deter- ent that modern-day mine the destiny of this nation of 52 mil- state. But what lies ahead? Many more vided for immediate implementation of independence owed much to the sacri- lion. … hurdles, we are certain. As we’ve seen the proclamation of independence and fices of the past, it soon became clear All around, day by day, the USSR was lately, so much can happen in so little for a public referendum on December 1, that there were new sacrifices that had to withering away. The coup’s principal time. And there are three months 1991, to affirm the declaration. And thus, be made by the current generations. achievement was to prove that central between now and December 1 when the the balance of power in Ukraine had Adding to the growing pains experi- power in the Soviet empire is dead, and people of Ukraine of all nationalities will shifted in favor of fledgling democratic enced by the newly independent state power was fast devolving to the be asked to affirm Ukraine’s independ- forces and Ukraine had crossed the was the pressure exerted by the ever- republics. “What has happened is the ence declaration in a plebiscite. … Rubicon, choosing the path toward inde- present “elder brother,” as Russia began collapse of the central empire, the full So, what lies ahead? Much work in pendence. asserting itself as a great power with a destruction of the structures of imperial preparation for the December 1 referen- In short order, structures of the special regional role to play. power. There can be no illusions: the dum in Ukraine. Much work in preparing Communist Party of Ukraine were dis- Internationally, Ukraine was nearly made Soviet Union no longer exists,” Dr. Yuriy world leaders to accept an independent mantled, Lenin’s towering likeness was out to be a pariah as the major powers Shcherbak, people’s deputy from Ukraine as a participant and partner in removed from the most prominent spot sought its denuclearization and disarma- Ukraine told the USSR Supreme Soviet. international affairs. Will the leaders and on the Khreschatyk, the Ukrainian capi- ment, and the closing of the stricken … Russia’s emissaries had to travel to people of Ukraine, and Ukrainians in the tal’s main boulevard, and Independence Chornobyl nuclear power plant. Ukraine to persuade that newly inde- diaspora, be equal to the task? Square in the center of Kiev was official- Domestically, the president (who did pendent state to sign a temporary bilater- August 23, 1992 ly renamed October Revolution Square. much to make the world understand that, al agreement on military and economic Similar repudiations of the repugnant The first anniversary yes indeed, Ukraine is independent), the matters in an attempt to halt the “uncon- Communist past occurred throughout Parliament and the government were trolled disintegration” of the union seen Last year, on August 24, 1991, as a Ukraine. involved in a power struggle, resulting in by many around the globe as an extreme- direct consequence of the failed coup Much more significant, however, was a deleterious stalemate. ly dangerous situation – especially in d’état in Moscow, members of the that Ukraine’s declaration of independ- Pre-term parliamentary and presiden- view of the fact that nuclear weapons are Ukrainian SSR Supreme Council voted ence – the realization of a centuries-old tial elections were scheduled, respective- dream borne by ly, for March and June of 1994, and a Ukrainians around the second Leonid — Leonid Kuchma — globe – put an end, then an unknown quantity, was elected UKRAINE – THEN AND NOW once and for all, to any president in the July 10 runoffs. He came 1991 2006 hopes for the conclu- into office speaking of a Eurasian space, Population: 51.9 million 46.7 million sion of a new union working within the CIS, normalizing Labor force: 25.2 million 23 million treaty and guaranteed relations with Russia and making Median age: N/A 39.2 years the disintegration of Russian an official language of Ukraine. Fertility rate: 2.0 children per woman 1.17 children per woman the Union of Soviet But his on-the-job training, so to speak, Infant mortality: 22 deaths per 1,000 9.9 deaths per 1,000 Socialist Republics. … has apparently been successful, as he has Birth rate: 14 births per 1,000 8.82 births per 1,000 After December 1, grown into the role of president of inde- Death rate: 12 deaths per 1,000 14.39 deaths per 1,000 when over 90 percent pendent Ukraine. Life expectancy: 70 years 70 years voted “yes” for Ukraine’s orientation now is definitely GDP: $205.4 billion $340.4 billion Ukraine’s independ- Westward — toward Europe and beyond; Inflation rate: 83 percent 13.5 percent ence in a nationwide Russia knows where it stands in relation plebiscite, the first to Ukraine; and Ukrainian remains the Sources: 1992 CIA World Factbook, 1994 CIA World Factbook, 2006 CIA World Factbook deputy chairman of the Ukrainian Parliament, (Continued on page 18) No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 9

Scholars comment on the 15th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence It has been 15 years since Ukraine institutionalization of democracy and the For all the mudslinging and cynicism revolutions, and they never end up chang- declared its independence on August 24, market. That’s good, regardless of what and charges of treason, the fact is that the ing in the way the population desired. 1991. In that time, Ukraine has followed the EU does or does not do. Fortunately elections of March 26, the post-electoral So Ukraine’s snail-like progress is just a difficult path along the road of its dem- for Ukraine, the EU’s hypocrisy and maneuverings of the parties, and the ulti- ocratic evolution. There have been set- spinelessness will also deter it from ever mate formation of a coalition between the backs as well as accomplishments for the telling Ukraine in no uncertain terms that PRU, Our Ukraine, the Socialists and the nascent country. it cannot join. Communists happened within the ... today’s Ukraine The Orange Revolution of 2004 Constitution. That is great news. NATIONAL IDENTITY is radically differ- echoed a popular desire for change and, That means that Prime Minister to a large degree, the people’s commit- The language issue: How important Yanukovych will be governing a country ent from Ukraine in ment to democratic ideals. However, two is it for Ukraine to find consensus on and a political system that have changed years after the revolution, the govern- the issue of a national language? The enormously since 2004. We forget, in our 2004 and unrecog- ment appears unable to live up to those use of language — Ukrainian versus breathless obsession with day-to-day pol- nizably different high standards. Russian, whether in schools, textbooks, iticking, that the Orange Revolution If anything can been learned from the government, etc. — has been and changed Ukraine’s institutions, mentality from Ukraine in events in Ukraine over the past 15 years, surely will continue to be a hot topic in and political culture. Just as Yanukovych 1991. it is that predicting its evolution as a Ukraine. Is resolving this issue critical and his pals will have to live with that, so democracy is no easy task. What lies for Ukraine? Can Ukraine develop a too will Moroz, Yushchenko and ahead in the next 15 years for Ukraine? strong national identity while, at the Tymoshenko. It is with exactly this in mind that The same time, maintaining both the The bottom line is that these individu- right: it’s going in the right direction and, Ukrainian Weekly recently questioned Russian and Ukrainian language? als do not warrant all the attention because its progress is slow, it’s going to Ukrainian scholars and experts. they’re getting from crisis-mongering stick. The main change awaiting Ukraine What follows is the conclusion of a The reality in Ukraine is that both analysts here and in Ukraine. We should is membership in the WTO. That’ll force two-part series prepared by Matthew Ukrainian and Russian are entrenched, be focusing on Ukraine and its political the Ukrainian economy to adopt even Dubas and Andrew Nynka in which and there is no reason to think that will and economic institutions, and on how more market-friendly reforms and, scholars evaluated just how far Ukraine change. If so, policy has to proceed from they are changing — and that is generally although we shouldn’t expect miraculous has come on issues of Ukraine’s integra- that fact. What then should Kyiv do? for the better, regardless of who governs. transformations, that will push Ukraine tion with Europe, its development of Ironically, the PRU [Party of the further along the road toward integration PRESIDENCY national identity, and the most recent Regions of Ukraine] suggested the per- with the global economy. developments in the government and fect solution to Ukraine’s language prob- With the recent shift in power from Significantly, there’s consensus in Verkhovna Rada. lems when it declared Russian a “region- president to prime minister, does the Ukraine on that goal, all the more so al language” in several oblasts. Were the * * * prime minister have too much power? since Russia aspires to it as well; hence, Orange camp a tad smarter, it would have Are we likely to see the removal of the in contrast to NATO membership, there Dr. Alexander Motyl is a professor of pounced on this solution and adopted it office of president? How has the presi- is no way that WTO accession can be political science at Rutgers University — as its own. Ukrainian would then have dency progressed since independence? construed as being anti-Russian. Newark and is deputy director of the the status of a “state language” and the Center for Global Change and lingua franca of Ukraine. In turn, Parliamentary systems are generally a Dr . Taras Kuzio is a senior fellow at Governance, and co-director of the Russian, Polish, Belarusian, Crimean good thing, and having powerful prime the German Marshal Fund of the U.S.A. Central and East European Studies Tatar, Hungarian, Rusyn and many other ministers is also generally a good thing. The views expressed in this article are Program. He is the author of six books, languages spoken by minority groups The real issue is whether the Constitution those of the author and should not be the latest being Revolutions, Nations, would have “regional” status. State offi- delineates, with sufficient clarity, how a attributed to the German Marshal Fund. Empires: Conceptual Limits and cials would have to know Ukrainian and more powerful prime minister and a still- Dr. Kuzio is also an adjunct professor at Theoretical Possibilities (Columbia some regional language or languages. powerful president are to get along. The the Institute for European, Russian and University Press, 1999) and Imperial The media, publishing, education, and present reform doesn’t, which means that Eurasian Studies of George Washington Ends: The Decline, Collapse, and Revival culture would also reflect this reality. a Constitutional Court is all the more University. of Empires (Columbia University Press, And the population of Ukraine would imperative. By the way, let’s remember forthcoming). He is also editor of the two- be encouraged to know Ukrainian and to that the president still possesses enor- EUROPEAN INTEGRATION volume Encyclopedia of Nationalism speak whichever language they desire on mous power: he appoints a range of min- The collapse of the Orange coalition (Academic Press, forthcoming). an everyday basis. Could that lead to a isters, approves the government and can (OC), after three months of negotiations strong sense of political community and take advantage of the constitutional EUROPEAN INTEGRATION and back-room dealing, suggests that national identity? Why not? If other reform to impose his will on the process. Ukraine could return to the vacuous Given Ukraine’s past statements on countries can be multilingual, why Yushchenko may or may not have done “multi-vector” foreign policy of the joining European institutions, and shouldn’t Ukraine? that well, or well enough, but he certainly Leonid Kuchma era under the Anti-Crisis could have. since then its lack of movement in that PARLIAMENT Coalition (ACC). Our Ukraine (OU), direction, is there a future for Ukraine Removing the office of the president is with the president’s consent, ignored in Europe? Can Ukraine be taken This year we’ve seen the Parliament in no party’s interests — after all, every U.S. and Western advice and negotiated seriously by Western European institu- in turmoil and the year of the “crisis.” politician of every party wants to be pres- simultaneously with its Orange partners tions? What steps must Ukraine take What lessons can be learned from this? ident and Yushchenko will not be around and with the Party of the Regions (PRU). to be accepted by these institutions? How has Parliament changed in the forever. Threatening to impeach This led to the defection of the Socialists What progress has been made? last 15 years? What does it mean for Yushchenko or threatening to abolish the and the creation of the ACC. For Ukraine to have Viktor Yanukovych as post makes for good political sloganeer- President Viktor Yushchenko and OU it Ukraine’s future in Europe is assured, PM? What does this bode for ing, however, so we should expect that to would seem to have been more of a pri- because Ukraine is and always has been Ukraine’s domestic and foreign poli- continue. ority to not permit Yulia Tymoshenko to in Europe. And its links with other cies? What do you make of Moroz’s REFORMS return as PM than to achieve a break- European states are growing with every “betrayal”? What are the futures of through in foreign policy. Ukraine could year. The question is: Does Ukraine have Viktor Yushchenko and Yulia People believed in the Orange have now lost its chance of entering the a future in the European Union? And the Tymoshenko? Revolution, few still believe. This dis- World Trade Organization (WTO) before answer to that is: Only if the EU takes enchanted nature of the Ukrainian Russia and of ever joining the North itself seriously as a community of demo- It’s high time to stop using the over- people can be equated to the Missouri Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). cratic values. wrought term “crisis” (which means a slogan – “show me.” What can Following the Orange Revolution and The fact is that the EU is terrified of life-threatening condition) and recognize Ukraine show the world it has accom- Viktor Yushchenko’s election, Ukraine stepping on Russia’s sensitive toes and, that Ukraine’s political system has sim- plished since it gained independence? was on track to join the WTO and thus, equally terrified of the prospect of ply been beset with problems, some big, NATO. Ukraine missed its chance of Ukraine possibly joining — even at some some small. Of course, all political sys- The notion that Ukraine hasn’t pro- joining the WTO in December 2005 due point in the very distant future. The EU tems have problems, and once we recog- gressed since 1991 is one of the most- to the obstruction of the Kuchma-era knows full well that offering states the nize this fact, we can begin to appreciate durable and ridiculous myths. Quite the Parliament and President Yushchenko’s eventual prospect of membership acts as that Ukraine looks remarkably like many contrary, today’s Ukraine is radically dif- weak and delayed strategy to achieve an accelerator of reform. So why doesn’t other countries that chug along with their ferent from Ukraine in 2004 and unrec- this goal. the EU simply state that Ukraine would periodic ups and downs. ognizably different from Ukraine in The aim of joining the WTO was out- be welcome in the EU if and when it ful- Ukraine’s primary problems are 1991. And Ukraine is better. It has a vig- lined during President Yushchenko’s fills all the EU’s membership criteria? twofold. The constitutional reform was orous press, a robust civil society, a mar- April 2005 visit to Washington, D.C. Since that won’t happen for a long poorly conceived, leaving too many ket economy and functioning, though But, he did not release a decree to this time — after all, becoming a full-fledged questions unanswered (and with the immature, democratic institutions. That’s effect until late May and his parliamen- democracy and market economy is no absence of a Constitutional Court, that not bad for a country that has ostensibly- tary allies and the Yulia Tymoshenko easy task — that’s a no-lose, risk-free spells trouble). And, even if it had been done nothing but remain mired in “stag- government only began working on proposition for the EU. But the EU’s lack well-conceived, it would have taken time nation” for 15 years. adopting the required legislation in early of will and Germany’s spineless behavior for inexperienced parties and politicians Naturally, Ukrainians aren’t happy June. The final month of Parliament toward Moscow prevents Brussels from to adapt to it. But the insufficiently with this, because they want their living before its summer recess on July 8 was taking so easy a stand. noticed achievement of Ukraine’s politi- standards to improve radically and imme- insufficient time to adopt all of the Ukraine must, therefore, keep on cal system is that its democratic rules of diately. I would too if I lived there. But required WTO legislation. doing what it has been doing since 1991: the game are gradually becoming more radical and immediate change happens moving slowly but surely toward the institutionalized. only in countries experiencing bloody (Continued on page 10) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 No. 34

consensus. This includes majority sup- diaspora NGOs to rally around of the five factions. PRU oligarch Rynat Scholars comment... port for Ukraine’s territorial integrity Yushchenko are, therefore, out of step Akhmetov sent many of his business (Continued from page 9) throughout Ukraine. Regionalism does with developments in Ukraine. managers from his Systems Capital There is a possibility that Ukraine not translate into separatism, as it does There is a possibility for the ACC to Management companies into Parliament. could join the WTO in the fall of this not in many other countries of the world. push ahead with further constitutional The large number of businessmen in par- year. With an OC this would have been a In education and teaching, national histo- reforms to transform Ukraine into a full liament do not desire to be in opposition certainty. With an ACC this is now riography has always been taught, rather parliamentary republic (where the presi- to one another or to the government, as unclear as all three members of the coali- than Sovietophile and Russophile texts dent is elected by parliament). The two businessmen in Ukraine still believe that tion voted against WTO legislation in the and theories. This is one area that has left-wing members of the ACC would good relations with the authorities is 2002-2006 Parliament. been largely ignored by the diaspora. support this move, as would anti- essential for good business development. Ukraine’s chances of joining NATO Ukrainian textbooks (which I have been Yushchenko forces inside the PRU. The larger number of businessmen in assiduously collecting since the early Parliament explains why OU and the following the election of Yushchenko PRESIDENCY were the best it ever possessed. During 1990s) have long included positive cov- PRU felt close enough to each other to Yushchenko’s Washington visit, President erage of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army It would be wrong to ignore many pos- hold coalition negotiations. George W. Bush successfully lobbied (UPA), even though their political status itive advances made since the Orange REFORMS NATO to upgrade Ukraine into the has still to be resolved. Revolution in the sphere of democratic Ukraine’s negative international Intensified Dialogue on Membership PARLIAMENT rights. At the same time, it would be also Issues, the stepping stone to a true to say that the Yushchenko presiden- image changed 180 degrees during the Membership Action Plan (MAP). If the Constitutional reforms moving Ukraine cy is largely one of failed and missed Orange Revolution. Much of this has MAP had been successfully implement- from a semi-presidential system to a par- opportunities. been squandered since the implosion of ed, NATO planned to invite Ukraine into liamentary-presidential system will prove A major failure was that Yushchenko the OC in September 2005. The positive membership at its 2008 enlargement to be positive in the medium to long was never interested in breaking with the international response for Ukraine hav- summit, followed by actual membership terms. Successful post-communist democ- Kuchma era and moving Ukraine deci- ing conducted a free and fair election in of NATO in 2010. racies have created parliamentary systems sively ahead, in both the domestic and March has been overshadowed by These plans are now in ruins following while autocracies thrive in the super-presi- foreign domains. He reneged on key months of failed coalition negotiations the creation of the ACC, whose three dential systems of Russia and the CIS. In 2004 election promises of dealing with between Orange Revolution partners. members are against NATO membership. December 2004 all of Ukraine’s factions the oligarchs by separating business and What we have now is creeping The fault lies squarely with President — except the Yulia Tymoshenko bloc — politics and of putting “bandits in Ukraine fatigue among the friends of the Yushchenko and his OU bloc, who put voted for constitutional reforms. prison.” Instead of prison, these “ban- Orange Revolution in the West who personal conflicts (with Tymoshenko) In the short term, it is the opponents of dits” are sitting in Parliament, and are always wanted to see Yushchenko suc- above national and state interests of join- democratization who have gained. Socialist likely to enter government. ceed. The summer 2006 crisis, and return ing NATO. Party leader Oleksander Moroz, who first Why has this happened? Yushchenko of Yanukovych to government, is a crisis The European Parliament has lobbied initiated constitutional reform proposals, is never seriously intended to deal with this of President Yushchenko’s own making. for the EU to change its stance on parliamentary speaker after defecting from issue as he maintained Prosecutor It did not have to be like this. Ukraine’s membership prospects. But, the Orange coalition. The Party of the Sviatoslav Piskun in place until October The biggest disappointment will come this has been to no avail. The EU has Regions control the parliamentary coalition 2005. Piskun is now a PRU deputy. domestically. Throughout 2005 Ukrainians blamed its inability to open the door to and government. The prime minister’s Piskun protected senior Kuchma-era offi- felt increasingly disappointed by develop- Ukraine on its internal crises with position has been enhanced. Yushchenko, cials from being prosecuted and allowed ments inside Ukraine (see the International Turkish membership, the failure of refer- who won the 2004 elections, is in danger of many of them to flee Ukraine. Foundation for Electoral Systems survey at endums on adopting the EU constitution being sidelined through these constitutional Is this issue not important for demo- http://www.ifes.org/publications- and enlargement fatigue. changes and his own inaction, lack of strat- cratic progress and the rule of law in detail.html?id=270). Most of the Ukrainians More detailed answers to this question egy and weak political will. Ukraine? This question needs to be asked who went on the streets during the Orange can be found in my “Is Ukraine’s future The first nail in the coffin for the OC because the Orange Circle has spent the Revolution did so because they believed in Europe?” published in the Washington came in September 2005 when President last year arguing in presentations through- Yushchenko and his team were different Quarterly, the journal of the Center for Yushchenko disbanded the Tymoshenko out North America that “bandits to from Kuchma-era politicians who were only Strategic and International Studies, government (under the new constitutional prison” did not take place is not a tragedy. interested in personal gain. This view has (http://www.twq.com/06summer/docs/06 reforms the president will no longer have The Orange Circle argued that nobody been shattered and we are in danger of a summer_kuzio.pdf). the right to remove the government). The was sentenced for Soviet crimes and return to the cynicism and apathy of the mistake permitted the PRU to soar from therefore, why should there be such an Kuchma era among Ukrainian citizens. NATIONAL IDENTITY an average of 20 percent support in 2006 issue over Kuchma-era crimes! This com- to over 30 percent in the 2006 elections. parison of Soviet and Kuchma-era crimes Dr. Dominique Arel is associate pro- The language issue is highly exagger- fessor of political science and the chair ated as a problem for Ukraine, and is As a consequence of the September is morally repugnant. During the Orange crisis, OU came in third place in the 2006 Revolution nobody campaigned in favor of Ukrainian studies at the University of often blown out of all proportion during Ottawa. elections. The reality is that the language elections with 9 percent fewer votes than of putting Soviet war criminals on trial. issue has been “resolved” for all intents in 2002. Because OU had arrogantly The outcome of this inaction on this EUROPEAN INTEGRATION and purposes under the 1989 language assumed it would come in second place issue has been a return of Kuchma-era offi- If by “Europe,” we mean domestic stan- law and 1996 Constitution and Council (i.e., first in the Orange camp) but in real- cials into government and Parliament. The dards of democracy, the rule of law, human of Europe Charter. In the Universal [of ity came in third, it wished to renege on rule of law has not progressed as senior and minority rights, and free markets, then National Unity], Ukrainian will continue the informal agreement struck with its Ukrainian officials have once again pro- there is a definite future for Ukraine in to remain the state language while Orange partners that whoever came first tected each other from prosecution. They, Europe, and the steps that Ukraine must take Russian, Hungarian, Romanian and Tatar in the Orange camp could put forward its as in the Kuchma era, are again seen to be have been known for more than a decade. will continue to be permitted free use in candidate for PM. OU should have imme- above the law. The only individuals to Two years ago the Ukrainian government areas of Ukraine where these languages diately accepted the results and ceded the have been charged have been middle- and are widely used. This conforms to the PM position to Tymoshenko. This is what lower-ranking officials due to the work of Constitution and Council of Europe Roman Bezsmertnyi advised OU to do. the Internal Affairs Ministry headed by Charter on Minority and Regional Instead, OU chose an alternative path to Yurii Lutsenko. The Prosecutor’s Office, The major disap- Languages requirements. simultaneously negotiate with its Orange which deals with crimes committed by pointment in the When Western scholars and media partners and the PRU. high-ranking officials, continually fails to speak of Ukraine divided into two lin- This became a second nail in the OC initiate any charges. past year and half guistic groups they miss two crucial coffin when, after three months of tortu- Contrast these policies to those in points. First, language in Ukraine is not a ous negotiations and back-room dealing, Russia under Vladimir Putin. When Putin is the poor leader- marker of ethnic identity, unlike in an OC finally established itself but col- came to power in 2000 he gave immunity ship displayed by Belgium, Canada or other regions of the lapsed before a government, again led by to Borys Yeltsin on condition that he stay world. The majority of Russophones in Tymoshenko, could be created. out of politics and did not comment to the “Orangists,” Ukraine are ethnic Ukrainians. Second, Yushchenko is in danger of following the media. Yushchenko also gave immu- the population is divided into three, not Leonid Kravchuk in losing power ahead of nity to Kuchma but ignored the part of beginning with two groups. Approximately one-third of the end of his term through early elections. the deal demanding that he stay out of Yushchenko. Ukrainians are primarily Ukrainophones, July 2006 polls show that Yushchenko politics and the media. another third are Russophones and a final would come third with only 8 to 14 percent Putin also told oligarchs that they third are bilingual. in a presidential election held today, trail- could keep what they have but they had was censoring the broadcast media, intimi- The ramifications of this are clearly ing Yanukovych at 31 to 36 and to stay out of politics. Most of them abid- dating businesses and political opponents, seen in the political arena. In Kyiv most Tymoshenko at 20 percent. The position of ed by this deal; those that did not went and gearing up for a fraudulent campaign. schools have long used only Ukrainian, PM has been enhanced after constitutional into exile or were jailed. In Ukraine there Tremendous progress has been made on yet, one hears more Russian than reforms, Yanukovych controls the largest was only one re-privatization and no deal these fronts, especially when compared to Ukrainian in Kyiv. At the same time, parliamentary faction, PRU, and he has with the oligarchs. In contrast to Russia, the stifling of political contestation in Kyivites have always voted for national greater political will than Yushchenko. oligarchs and big businessmen flocked Russia. Yet, as long as the Ukrainian politi- democratic parties and backed the With Yanukovych approved as PM, the into the 2006 Ukrainian Parliament. cal leadership remains incapable of moving Orange Revolution. In Donetsk most PRU will have what it has always sought In Ukraine and in the diaspora there forward with a coherent reform program schools are Russian and there are few since 2004; namely, revenge for the has not been a separation of business and based on a strong consensus, Ukraine will people who are bilingual. The majority “betrayal” by Kuchma of its election vic- politics but instead a tighter relationship not be taken very seriously in Brussels. vote for the PRU and opposed the tory. The Orange electorate will feel that between business and politics than that in The Coalition of National Unity, Orange Revolution. Yushchenko has “betrayed” the Orange the Kuchma era. In Ukraine this is seen between the Party of the Regions and In other areas of nation- and state- Revolution, as has the Socialist Party, by the influx of an even greater number building, there has long been an elite and will flock to Tymoshenko. Calls by of businessmen into Parliament in each (Continued on page 23) No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 11

Grigorenko's grave at South Bound Rights activist... Brook, N.J. (Continued from page 1) Someone came along with a camera without fear of persecution. and, rather than photographing them, Soviet authorities responded to their snapped their reflections in his grave- activities with brutality, sending dozens stone. to hard labor camps and prisons, where “I recalled the Bible verse that life is a some even perished, among them writer passing of shadows,” Ms. Kostenko said. Vasyl Stus. “I hope that no one goes through this. Without Ms. Svitlychna's contribu- But we need to face up to this. We need tions, Ukrainians would not have seen to love those who gave us our presence.” manuscripts from Soviet dissidents In the vicinity of Ms. Svitlychna's imprisoned in Siberia and Magadan, grave are many Shestydesiatnyky, Ms. President Yushchenko noted. In her liter- Kostenko pointed out. ary and editorial work, she also offered a After the eulogies, President better understanding of the writings of Yushchenko joined the mourners in the Mr. Stus, he said. tradition of singing “Vichnaya Pamiat” The conditions of the time demanded (Eternal Memory) chants before Ms. large sacrifices, Mr. Yushchenko contin- Svitlychna’s coffin was lowered into the ued, and Ms. Svitlychna's life was a good grave. example of how, in your own way and in Along with other mourners, which different times, it’s possible to serve included former Soviet political prisoners Ukraine. Mykola Horbal and Bohdan Horyn, Mr. “I am convinced that her position, her Yushchenko picked up a handful of soil views, the way she lived her life and and tossed it to bid farewell. Zenon Zawada passed along values to the next genera- Amidst the eulogies, Mr. Sverstiuk Renowned Ukrainian poet Lina Kostenko delivers a eulogy at Nadia Svitlychna’s tion, has left footsteps to follow for mil- read a prayer that Ms. Svitlychna had August 17 funeral in Kyiv. Next to her is Shestydesiatnyk Yevhen Sverstiuk. lions of contemporary Ukrainian patri- written: ots,” Mr. Yushchenko said. that You sent everything. God, give me the strength God, allow me to greet “She did not live in vain. I am con- to bear all the events on this day. with spiritual calm vinced that she is happy today because Teach me to deal with all people Guiding me with Your will, whatever this day brings me. the values with which she lived all her simply and wisely, teach me to pray, believe, hope, life are the values of millions of people Allow me to completely surrender offending or aggrieving no one. endure, forgive and love. today,” he said. to Your holy will. Shevchenko Prize laureate Lina Kostenko delivered the final eulogy, in Whatever news I get today, which she described the Shestydesiatnyky teach me to accept it as a crystal for Ukrainian history, who with a calm spirit UKRAINIAN SPORTS loved their country infinitely. Among and firm conviction them, Ms. Svitlychna was an immortal that everything is Your holy will. FEDERATION angel who was a Shestydesiatnyk to the OF U.S.A. AND CANADA very end, she said. In all Your actions and words, Ms. Kostenko recalled an incident guide my thoughts and feelings. AND KLK with Ms. Svitlychna in which they In all unforeseen situations, together stood at Gen. Petro don’t let me forget UKRAINIAN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS of USA and CANADA made out to be as recent Ukrainian GDP of USA and CANADA Ukraine as... growth shows and should be given a fair LABOR DAY, 2006 (Continued from page 3) hearing in the Ukrainian Parliament and Dates: September 2-4, 2006. Soviet rules governing the Ukrainian in the media. If the Yanukovych team body politic where mirrors distort what fails, then I would personally vote for permanently disbanding all forms of gov- Place: Soyuzivka, UNA Resort, Kerhonkson, NY little truth is left. It is a wise proverb and ernment in Ukraine. should not be laughed at. • Eastern Ukrainians are not agents of Starting Times: Play will start Sat., Sept. 2 at 8:30 a.m. For individual starting For this reason, my conclusions are as Moscow and western Ukrainians are not times contact tournament committee at Soyuzivka after 5 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 1. follows: agents of Washington. They are simply • The creation of a new government two sides of the same coin and, if left to Rules: All USTA and USCAK rules for tournament play will apply. Participants led by Mr. Yanukovych is not a tragedy themselves, will resolve their differences must be Ukrainian by birth, heritage or marriage. Play will be in singles only. or a sufficiently good enough reason to in their own peculiar manner. Western Players should enter only one playing group. However, players wishing to play in drown oneself. It will probably be more NGOs and Russian political technolo- second group should indicate so on the entry form but designate first choice group. competent then the two previous Orange gists, therefore, should pack up, leave Play in two groups will be determined by the tournament committee. ones. It should be given a chance and be Ukraine and go to Baghdad or Grozny, Awards: Trophies, funded by the Ukrainian National Association, will be awarded accepted by the Ukrainian diaspora. where they can play a much greater and to winners and finalists in each playing group. Financial stipends, funded by • Anarchy is not the terrible curse it is needed role. Winner Ford Group, Mr. John Hynansky, owner, will be awarded to winners and finalists of men’s women’s and junior groups. Following the banquet everyone enjoyed dancing to the music of the Host Club: KLK, Ukrainian American Sports Club. 59th annual... famed Ukrainian band Fata Morgana. As (Continued from page 5) Entry: Advanced registration is required for singles and must be received by is customary, the convention concluded given by Protopresbyter George Hnatko, August 29th. Send entry form along with $20 fee made out to KLK to: with a Sunday hierarchal divine liturgy Father Deacon Joseph Kreta and Zachary George Sawchak celebrated by Metropolitan Constantine, Ugolnik. 724 Forrest Ave., Rydal, PA 19046 Archbishop Antony, the Rev. Ugolnik and Following Great Vespers that evening, (215) 576-7989 many visiting clergy. The liturgy con- more than 250 UOL members and guests cluded with the induction of newly elect- gathered for the banquet and ball. Ms. Additional information about the tournament will be available in the UNA’s ed Senior and Junior Ukrainian Orthodox publications, Svoboda and The Ukrainian Weekly. Nakonachny, the senior UOL president, League national executive boards. presented Metropolitan Constantine with As everyone said their good-byes, talk the Metro J. Baran Award for outstanding was heard of plans already being made to Registration Form work with the youth of the diocese, attend the 60th annual UOL convention Archbishop Antony with the which will be held July 26-29, 2007, at Name Phone No. Distinguished National Service Award Ss. 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similar number of vendors at an outdoor the need for implementing a program of Putin subsequently phoned Mr. NEWSBRIEFS market in Bakhchysarai in Crimea on support for the Ukrainian language in Yanukovych to congratulate him on his (Continued from page 2) August 12, Ukrainian media reported. Russian-speaking regions. “Today, the election. Both Messrs. Putin and Mikhail Fradkov and his new Ukrainian Both sides reportedly used stones, batons Ukrainian language needs to grow and Yanukovych said that they want to start counterpart, Viktor Yanukovych, met in and smoke candles in the fight, which led those Russian-speaking regions need a “detailed discussions on Russian-Ukrainian Sochi on August 16 to take stock of bilateral to several dozen injuries. A special police program of Ukrainian-language develop- issues” soon. (RFE/RL Newsline) unit fired several shots in the air to break ment,” Mr. Yanukovych said. “And, of relations for the first time following the Kyiv ready for dialogue with Miensk recent change of government in Ukraine, up the scuffle. Crimean Tatars demand course, we should not discriminate that the market be closed since it is locat- against the Russian language,” he added. RIA Novosti reported. Mr. Yanukovych said KYIV – Ukrainian First Vice Prime that “we have to eliminate disproportion in ed at the site of a former Muslim burial (RFE/RL Newsline) ground. (RFE/RL Newsline) Minister and Finance Minister Mykola the relations between Russia and Ukraine,” Ukraine posts 11.4 % growth in July Azarov declared to Belarusian adding that both countries should “maintain Blast at coal mine kills six Ambassador to Ukraine Valyantsin and intensify intergovernmental contacts KYIV – Ukraine's industrial output Vyalichka on August 15 that Kyiv is aimed at establishing a common economic KRASNODON, Ukraine – An explo- grew by 11.4 percent year-on-year in July ready for “constructive political dia- space.” For his part, Mr. Fradkov expressed sion at the Sukhodilska-Skhidna coal and 4.8 percent year-on-year in January- logue” with Miensk, Belapan and satisfaction regarding Mr. Yanukovych's mine in Krasnodon, Luhansk Oblast, on July 2006, Interfax-Ukraine reported on UNIAN reported. Mr. Azarov stressed intention to make relations with Russia a August 13 killed six miners and injured August 9, citing the State Statistics that a key priority for Ukraine is to foreign-policy priority. “Our governments seven, Ukrainian media reported. Local Committee. In 2005, Ukraine's industrial increase economic cooperation with have many objectives to accomplish: to authorities have opened an investigation growth slowed down to 3.1 percent, com- Belarus and boost bilateral trade, which increase trade turnover, coordinate efforts to into the accident. (RFE/RL Newsline) pared to 12.5 percent in 2004. (RFE/RL he said is expected to total more than $2 join the [World Trade Organization] WTO, Newsline) Yanukovych backs down on federalism… million this year. Mr. Azarov also empha- establish market relations in the energy sec- sized the need to sign a bilateral agree- tor, and develop cooperation in aerospace Putin congratulates Ukraine’s leaders KYIV – Prime Minister Viktor ment to ease border crossing formalities industry,” Mr. Fradkov said. The Eurasian Yanukovych suggested at a news confer- MOSCOW – President Vladimir Putin for employees of the closed Chornobyl Economic Community consists of Belarus, ence in Kyiv on August 10 that his Party telephoned his Ukrainian counterpart, nuclear plant residing in the town of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Tajikistan of the Regions, which in 2004 called for Viktor Yushchenko, on August 7 to con- Slavutych. Employees have to travel and Uzbekistan, with Armenia and Ukraine federalization of Ukraine, may abandon gratulate him for ending the political stale- through Belarus to get to work as the as observers. The summit's agenda is this stance in favor of expanding the pre- mate in Ukraine by naming Viktor road linking Slavutych with Chornobyl, expected to center on energy and water rogatives of local self-governments, Yanukovych, leader of the pro-Moscow as well as the rail route between them, issues, the formation of a customs union, Ukrainian media reported. “The question Party of the Regions, to head Ukraine’s run through Belarus's Homiel Oblast. issues related to the WTO, and strengthen- of a federal system for our country arose Cabinet of Ministers, Interfax reported. Mr. (RFE/RL Newsline) ing the CIS Collective Security Treaty on an emotional basis at the time of the Organization (CSTO) and Uzbekistan's elections in 2004,” Mr. Yanukovych said. relations with it, the daily Nezavisimaya Ñ¥ÎËÏÓÒfl ÒÛÏÌÓ˛ ‚¥ÒÚÍÓ˛ Á ðÓ‰ËÌÓ˛ “It was an answer to that part of the popu- Gazeta reported on August 16. (RFE/RL lation that felt itself at some level to be ¥ ÔðËflÚÂÎflÏË, ˘Ó 14 ÒÂðÔÌfl 2006 ð. ‚ ¯ÔËڇΥ Newsline) either cheated or placed in discriminatory Phelps Memorial, Sleepy Hollow, NY … and reach agreement on gas prices circumstances. That was a natural reac- ‚¥‰¥È¯Î‡ Û ‚¥˜Ì¥ÒÚ¸ ̇¯‡ ‰ÓðÓ„‡ tion. We, as politicians, were reacting to ÅêÄíéÇÄ SOCHI, Russia – Ukrainian Prime the wishes of our electorate. We did not Minister Viktor Yanukovych said in Sochi put this question categorically. We invited on August 16 that Ukrainian and Russian society into a discussion. Today, at this delegations have agreed on “price parame- point, the issue of reforming local rule is ters” for Ukraine's gas purchases from one that requires reform. ... We should be Russia through the end of 2007, Interfax taking steps to decentralize power and reported. He added that the price, which come to such a level where we will all will be announced at an unspecified later feel that that local power will be strong date, “will be market-based, but the price enough to carry out governmental pow- mechanism will be transparent and reflect ers,” he said. (RFE/RL Newsline) the level of economic relations between Ò‚. Ô. Ukraine and Russia.” Elsewhere, Russian … speaks for promotion of Ukrainian President Vladimir Putin stressed the KYIV – Prime Minister Viktor ìêëìãü ÅÄãÄÅÄç importance of coordinating plans for the Yanukovych told a news conference in formation of a customs union for members Kyiv on August 10 that “the language of the Eurasian Economic Community problem has been created artificially by Á ‰ÓÏÛ ãÖçñ with plans to join the WTO, Interfax politicians,” thus echoing the opinion ̇ð. 15 ·ÂðÂÁÌfl 1923 ð. ‚ Lahde, ç¥Ï˜˜Ë̇. reported. (RFE/RL Newsline) often voiced by President Viktor Crimean Tatars scuffle with market traders Yushchenko, Ukrainian media reported. á‡Î˯Ë· ‚ „ÎË·ÓÍÓÏÛ ÒÏÛÚÍÛ: Mr. Yanukovych noted that “forcible BAKHCHYSARAI, Ukraine – Some Ukrainianization” produces “opposite ¯‚‡£ð¥‚ – ÇéãéÑàåàêÄ 300 Tatars got involved in a brawl with a results,” but he simultaneously stressed – üêéëãÄÇÄ Á ‰ðÛÊËÌÓ˛ ÄçÄëíÄáß∏û ¥ ªıÌ¥ÏË ‰¥Ú¸ÏË belong to the quota of the Communist – ÅéÉÑÄçÄ Á ‰ðÛÊËÌÓ˛ ÉÄãàçéû Taking a closer look... Party, which brings 21 votes to the coali- Ú‡ ·ÎËÊ˜Û ¥ ‰‡Î¸¯Û ðÓ‰ËÌÛ ‚ ç¥Ï˜˜ËÌ¥. (Continued from page 2) tion. But Mr. Melnyk is known for his anti- Communist views and pronouncements. hesitancy over whom it likes more – Ms. èÄçÄïàÑÄ ÇßÑÅìãÄëü ‚ ˜ÂÚ‚Âð, 17 ÒÂðÔÌfl 2006 ð. ‚ ÔÓıÓðÓÌ- Tymoshenko or Mr. Yanukovych. Some Ukrainian media suggest that the ÌÓÏÛ Á‡‚‰ÂÌÌ¥ Whalen and Ball, Yonkers, NY. Our Ukraine supported Mr. Yanukovych Communists exchanged their Cabinet port- for prime minister on August 4 only half- folios for an undisclosed sum, which was heartedly: just 30 of the party’s 80 law- paid by some unidentified sponsors. èéïéêéççß ÇßÑèêÄÇà ¥ ëãìÜÅÄ ÅéÜÄ ‚¥‰·ÛÎËÒfl ‚ Ô’flÚÌË- On the whole, Mr. Yanukovych’s makers voted in Mr. Yanukovych’s favor. ˆ˛, 18 ÒÂðÔÌfl 2006 ð. ‚ ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸Í¥È Í‡ÚÓÎˈ¸Í¥È ˆÂðÍ‚¥ Ò‚. Äðı‡Ì- It appears that the cohabitation of Our Cabinet seems to be more carefully „· åËı‡ªÎ‡ ‚ âÓÌÍÂðÒ¥, ç.â., ‡ ‚¥‰Ú‡Í ̇ Ô‡ð‡Ù¥flθÌÓÏÛ Ukraine with the Party of the Regions in assorted in terms of professionalism than the ruling coalition – irrespective of those of Mr. Yekhanurov and Ms. ˆ‚ËÌÚ‡-ð¥ Ò‚. ÑÛı‡ ‚ ÉÂÏÔÚÓÌ·Ûð£Û, ç.â. whether it will be formalized or not – will Tymoshenko. But it is too early to predict not be easy. There seems to be a pervading whether the new government will become Ç¥˜Ì‡ ∫È Ô‡Ï’flÚ¸! mood of frustration and political failure an immediate success or can contribute among a majority of Our Ukraine leaders something substantial to bridging the and rank-and-file activists. east-west divide in the country, as some The Socialist Party is represented in the commentators expect. In actual fact, nei- new Cabinet by Education Minister ther the 2004 Orange Revolution nor the DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS Stanislav Nikolayenko and Transport 2006 parliamentary elections have to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly – in the Ukrainian Minister Mykola Rudkovskyi. While Mr. brought any significant changing of the Nikolayenko is seen as a good specialist in guard in Ukrainian politics. Instead, it is or English language – are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. education and his reappointment was to be the country’s voters who seem to have Deadline: Tuesday noon before the newspaper’s date of issue. expected, Mr. Rudkovskyi’s main contri- undergone an important transformation. Rate: $7.50 per column-inch. bution to Ukraine’s transportation system They are now more politically active and Information should be addressed to the attention of the Advertising Department seems to lie in his fondness for driving more inclined to judge their political lead- and sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 (NB: please expensive cars and wearing smart suits. ers by deeds rather than pledges. 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Labor Day Weekend August 31-September 4, 2006

Thursday 8/31/06 ‘THURSDAY NIGHT LIGHTS’- Volleyball Tournament under the stars. Triples for ages over 30. Entertainment featuring the Soyuzivka House Band at the Tiki Bar, 8 pm.

Friday 9/1/06

ODESSA SURF & TURF DINNER– 6 pm, on Veselka Patio, $30++ per person featuring music by Ukrainian band VIDLUNNIA

‘FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS’-Open Volleyball Tournament with prizes, 8 pm

 Ukrainian rock band KLOOCH performs at the Tiki Bar, 10 pm

 Night Swim, 8 pm-midnight

 BBQ, 10 pm-midnight

Satu rday 9/ 2/06

 Pig Roast & BBQ

 USCAK Swimming Tournament

 USCAK Tennis Tournament (all weekend)

Entertainment featuring Ukrainian band HRIM on Veselka Patio, 12 pm

Dinner in Main House Dining Room, 6-8 pm

Dance performance featuring YAVIR DANCE ENSEMBLE from Toronto in Veselka Hall, 8 pm

 ZABAVAS featuring two Ukrainian bands ZAHRAVA on Veselka Patio & LUNA in the Veselka Hall

Sunday 9/ 3/06

 BBQ

Dance performance featuring YAVIR DANCE ENSEMBLE from Toronto on Veselka Patio at 1pm

Tiki Bar Entertainment at 3 pm

 ZABAVA featuring Ukrainian band ZAHRAVA in the Veselka Hall, 10 pm

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ing citizens can receive the assurance that [Rada chairman] was the height of inepti- demarcation of powers in the first place Scholars comment... they can continue using Russian in public tude. The fact that Moroz defected does could be overturned at any moment by the (Continued from page 10) in day-to-day with representatives of the not constitute some sort of “coup d’état.” court. The real problem, which was not Our Ukraine, could actually be a step in state. This is the meaning of these demands This is what coalition politics is all addressed by the 2004 amendments, are the right direction — even though most in the southeast for having Russian recog- about. Parties join, parties leave. If Moroz’s the undefined powers of the Prosecutor of the Orange electorate does not see it nized as a “regional” language based on electorate is not satisfied by his choice, General, an office which has retained its Soviet practice of “reviewing” court deci- that way — as no meaningful integration the European Charter on Regional and there is only one way to find out: at the Minority Languages. Yushchenko had to next elections. The president was certainly sions, which amounts to placing itself into Europe can take place without the concede the latter point in the universal. not empowered to make that determination above the law. The office of the presiden- support of Eastern elites. If by “Europe,” What this means is that the internal lan- in lieu of the electorate. Our Ukraine was cy is not in danger, since it is hard to fore- we mean joining NATO, then I don’t guage of the state is Ukrainian, but that cit- thus forced into a coalition with the see that a constitutional majority could think Ukraine has a future, and I am not izens – citizens, not civil servants – can Regions, and that could turn out to be the ever be mustered for its termination. sure it should have one, since the majori- choose the language they wish to use in best outcome for Ukraine. Tymoshenko, ty of the population, going well beyond REFORMS official interactions. A strong national iden- meanwhile, is playing the populist card of an east/west divide, is against it. tity is based on confidence, not on whether purity. She will lead a vigorous opposition There is little doubt that we all expect- In the Universal of National Unity a single language can be used socially, in Parliament, which is also very healthy ed so much more from the Orange gov- Yushchenko had to accede to which in Ukraine cannot happen. for an open political system. ernment. Yushchenko can’t seem to be Yanukovych’s demand that any accession able to make a decision when it is time to to NATO would have to be approved by PARLIAMENT PRESIDENCY act, and the Yushchenko and referendum. Since it is how other former After four months of paralysis, It is too early to pass judgment on the Tymoshenko people don’t trust each Communist states joined the military Yanukovych became prime minister in a new arrangement of powers between the other. You can’t have effective reforms in alliance a few years ago, I don’t quite coalition with Our Ukraine and the president and the PM, especially since it is such an environment. Yet we have to put understand how Orange politicians can Socialists. Since the Orange Revolution, it an experiment in progress. The president our disillusionment in perspective. argue that you can dispense with a popular was not healthy to have a government that controls the three power ministries – Ukrainian democracy is immature when consultation on this fundamental question. was in effect excluding the geographical Foreign Affairs, Defense and Internal compared to the West, and even Central NATIONAL IDENTITY half of the country from power. The major Affairs – and one should note that the Europe, but it still remains a far better alter- disappointment in the past year and a half inclusion of the Internal Ministry to the native than the restoration of autocracy in Language is critical because it is linked is the poor leadership displayed by the presidential jurisdiction was a last-minute Russia or the sorry spectacle of a provincial to identities that seek political recognition. “Orangists,” beginning with Yushchenko. concession by the Party of the Regions, as despot in Belarus. Or, for that matter – the We all know that, outside of western But we have to remember the Orange it did not figure in the 2004 constitutional “blackmail state” under Kuchma. Ukraine, Russian is the socially dominant Revolution was about a process – making amendments. The major structural problem Yanukovych himself, even as a come- language in urban areas. In that sense, Ukraine adhere to the “European” stan- in Ukrainian politics has been the uncertain back prime minister, knows that he will be Ukrainian is effectively a language with a dards mentioned above – and not about delimitation of powers between the execu- constrained in his actions – by the political minority status, even though two-thirds of specific policies. The March elections tive and legislative branches, which led to opposition, the presidential administration, the population claims it as a “native lan- were fair and free and the media is open. the de facto creation of parallel govern- the media and international expectations – guage.” Language politics is about creat- The Our Ukraine leadership wasted two ments encroaching on each other in the in ways that he couldn’t have imagined ing incentives to speak another language. months before agreeing to the inevitable, Tymoshenko-Poroshenko interlude. two years ago. That, in itself, is an accom- Russian-speakers will only have an incen- i.e. having Tymoshenko as PM since she On August 4, after finally filling the plishment. Unlike Russia, no “vertikal” of tive to use Ukrainian if central institutions soundly defeated Our Ukraine in “Orange quorum of judges in the Constitutional authority can be recreated in Ukraine. of the state function in Ukrainian only. Country” in March, and then, at the last Court, Parliament forbade the court from Elites from eastern and western Ukraine Elites from eastern Ukraine have twice minute, it wanted to recreate the revisiting the 2004 amendments. It goes are forced to compromise, and they will agreed to this core principle: in the 1996 Poroshenko-Tymoshenko rivalry which without saying that this vote is of extreme- now attempt to work together within a Constitution, following an all-night parlia- proved so disastrous the first time around. ly dubious constitutional validity, but the government. If this produces a political mentary session, and in the universal Engaging in the character assassination of experiment of shared presidential-parlia- paralysis, the same way the Our Ukraine- signed in early August, after marathon Moroz, like the Ukrainian media has been mentary powers can hardly move forward Tymoshenko marriage produced a paraly- talks that lasted nearly a week. prone to do, does not change the basic fact if there remains uncertainty on whether sis, then we should all become very wor- The question is whether Russian-speak- that forcing Petro Poroshenko as speaker the political compromise that led this ried. But I remain optimistic on that score. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 No. 34

However, more than 900 Ukrainian Americans con- ing home staff could only provide residents with wheel- Ukrainian Americans... sistently make donations ranging between $5 and chairs that were nearly a decade old, said Liudmyla (Continued from page 1) $5,000, he said. Tokar, a nurse-manager. the biggest was their relationship with Dr. Yurii Ivaniv, a Those donating their time welcome a mother and These required frequent repairs, and the handyman cardiologist Mr. Kuzma met in the early days of UGoL. child at an airport, drive them to appointments or church even had to switch and reuse parts and wheels to keep “He provided the bridge across the ocean that we services, and help translate during doctor appointments. some wheelchairs working. needed by donating his time, energy and God-given tal- Contributions to UGoL can be sent to: Ukrainian Gift of The disabled patients were happy and grateful to receive ents,” Mr. Kuzma said in awarding Dr. Ivaniv UGoL’s Life, 233 Rock Road, Glen Rock, NJ 07452, or by visiting the new wheelchairs, said Ms. Tokar. They don’t fall back 10th Anniversary Heart and Spirit Award. the website http://www.ukrainiangiftoflife.com. and they have a plastic grip on the wheels that don’t turn cold like the metal wheels do, the residents said. “From the moment I met him 10 years ago, one United Ukrainian American Relief Committee Inc. morning at 6 a.m., I was impressed with his vision, hon- “For people unable to walk, a new wheelchair is like esty and integrity. And he has never disappointed.” When Dr. Larissa Lozynskyj-Kyj took the reins at the a new pair of legs,” said Lidiya Kukhta, 42. “These Among the U.S. surgeons he’s worked with, Dr. United Ukrainian American Relief Committee wheelchairs are very comfortable.” (UUARC) in 1997, she decided it was time to focus its Of the wheelchair distributions in June, 56 went to insti- efforts on Ukrainians on the other side of the ocean. tutions in the Vinnytsia Oblast, 12 to the Chernihiv Oblast, “The mission has dramatically changed because the 40 to the Zhytomyr Oblast, 65 to the Luhansk Oblast, 65 to mission was supposed to help new arrivals,” she said. the Lviv Oblast, 55 to the Volyn Oblast, 55 to the Ivano- “The UUARC helped relocate 70,000 Ukrainians from Frankivsk Oblast and 55 to the Ternopil Oblast. displaced persons camps in Western Europe.” Any remaining wheelchairs were given to other indi- This summer the UUARC distributed 560 wheel- viduals in need. chairs throughout Ukraine, completing a project with The Wheelchair Foundation has provided Ukrainians the Danville, Calif.-based Wheelchair Foundation that with more than 3,500 wheelchairs. enabled a total of 840 wheelchairs to reach disabled However, providing wheelchairs is just one of numerous Ukrainians in the last year. charitable projects the UUARC is involved with in Ukraine. Shipped in three containers, the wheelchairs cost a The Dido and Babusia Project launched in 1997 dis- total of $126,000. Self Reliance New York Federal tributes $15 a month to 140 elderly Ukrainians in the Credit Union footed the bill for one shipment. Halychyna region, many of whom suffered political Ukrainian American individuals and organizations repressions during the Soviet era. raised $42,000 to buy high-quality wheelchairs. The The UUARC also supports two cafeterias in Lviv that Wheelchair Foundation matched every dollar, raising the feed 50 hungry people a full lunch for five days a week. total to $84,000, or enough to pay for 560 wheelchairs. Every month, the UUARC’s aid commission reviews Organizations contributing funds were the Ukrainian individual requests and distributes $5,000 to those need- Medical Association of North America, Self Reliance New ing medical operations or assistance. York Federal Credit Union, the SUMA Yonkers Federal When addressing the Vinnytsia Geriatric Nursing Credit Union and the Ukrainian Institute of America. Home’s staff and residents, Dr. Lozynskyj-Kyj explained Wheelchairs from the first container were distributed that it’s the values instilled by her immigrant parents that Zenon Zawada in June 2005 at a Kyiv nursing home during a ceremony motivate her and the UUARC to engage in charity. Kathy and George Kuzma, founders of Ukrainian in which First Lady Kateryna Yushchenko of Ukraine “Ukraine is dear to us,” Dr. Lozynskyj-Kyj said. Gift of Life, Inc. and Libby Pataki, the wife of the New York governor, “Our parents raised us to never forget about you.” took part. Those interested in submitting a donation or request to The effort proved so successful that the Wheelchair the UUARC can write to: 1206 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, Ivaniv has become known as an expert diagnostician in Foundation decided to donate 280 wheelchairs at its PA 19111 or visit the website at http://www.uuarc.org. selecting the most needy children. own cost with the June shipment. His professional diagnoses and fact presentations have Ukraine Baseball “We sent them back pictures, and we’re getting along enabled Ukrainian children to be more readily accepted as with them,” Dr. Kyj said. “They liked the work of the Call him the godfather of Ukrainian baseball. compared to patients from other countries, Mr. Kuzma said. first distribution, so they gave us an extra container.” Ever since Ukraine’s independence, retired New York After several years of transporting children to the On June 20 Dr. Lozynskyj-Kyj and UUARC staff visit- City math teacher and Major League Baseball talent U.S. for surgery, UGoL’s leadership recognized the need ed the Vinnytsia Geriatric Nursing Home to see the wheel- scout Basil Tarasko has devoted his life to developing for Ukrainian medical institutions to handle heart sur- chairs in use and establish relations with administrators. the sport in his ancestral homeland. geries themselves so that they’re more self-sufficient in Prior to the arrival of the new wheelchairs, the nurs- In June he completed his 42nd baseball mission trip pediatric cardiology. to Ukraine, which had a particular focus on developing Dr. Ivaniv established training programs in Lviv, the nation’s Little League that now consists of 10 organ- while UGoL launched fellowship exchange programs izations from Donetsk to Lviv. for doctors with Montefiore Medical Center in the For the first time in five years, Mr. Tarasko distributed Bronx, New York University Surgical Center, St. new equipment, including 3,000 new baseballs, to Little Christopher’s Hospital in Philadelphia and, primarily, Leaguers who would otherwise have no ability to acquire The Children’s Hospital in Philadelphia. such things as bats, helmets, batting tees and catcher’s gear. Ukrainian surgeons undergo observational training in “Everything you can imagine on a baseball field was acute cases and case management to become familiar with somewhere here,” Mr. Tarasko said of the 300 cartons modern equipment and leading-edge protocols. They also of equipment that were shipped with the help of the witness new methods of surgery and post-operative care, Children of Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund. which they put to practice upon returning to Ukraine. The U.S. State Department paid for all shipping costs. Of the 196 UGoL-sponsored child surgeries per- Among those benefiting from donated equipment formed in Lviv since January 2000, 98 percent have was the Ostroh Little League in the Rivne Oblast, which survived, according to the organization. consists of four teams -– one composed of deaf orphans. Dr. Ivaniv established a surgical support program in With a $5,000 grant from the Baseball Tomorrow Fund, which American sponsors pay for expensive consum- the 50 boys received 54 brand new uniforms, as well as all ables used during a specific child’s surgery. The sponsor the necessary new equipment, said Mr. Tarasko, who is receives a photo and possible letter from the child, district administrator of Ukraine Little League. enabling a relationship to form. During his baseball mission trip, Mr. Tarasko visited UGoL also annually ships about $500,000 in techno- eastern Ukrainian orphanages in seven different cities, logical, diagnostic, surgical and other medical equip- with each receiving its own set of baseball equipment, ment and supplies. enough for four teams to play. For its 10th anniversary celebration, UGoL unveiled In all, nine new orphanages will field teams to play one of its biggest projects – refurbishment of the Lviv in Ukraine Little League’s 2007 season. Surgical Center’s Post-Operative Pediatric Cardiology Orphans are already active in Ukraine Little League. Care Unit and Pediatric Ward. Boys from the Donetsk Orphans School No. 1 played an The unit enables complex surgeries to be performed, exhibition match during the June 3 national tournament particularly involving children age 2 and younger, in Kyiv. which is the optimum time for heart surgery. The teams from orphanages typically don’t win As a result of UGoL’s support, surgeons at the Lviv Ukraine’s Little League tournaments, however Donetsk Surgical Center performed Ukraine’s first successful Orphan School One Coach Valentyna Lazarev said they hypoplastic left heart syndrome surgery in April. learn valuable life skills along the way. “About 15 years ago I had the feeling that our profes- “It’s a creative game,” she said. “I haven’t seen that sion would die after we experience a serious economic in other sports. It’s kind and doesn’t have anger or collapse, when there was absolutely nothing to carry out aggressiveness. Afterwards, everyone is friendly, hugs, ordinary operations, for example, because of appendici- takes pictures and writes letters.” tis,” Dr. Ivaniv said. Baseball is also an intellectual sport that enables the “If not for such organizations [as UGoL,] this pro- boys to develop their mental and logical skills, she said. fession wouldn’t exist. It was necessary to renovate Kirovohrad remains Ukraine’s Little League power- everything from the beginning,” he added. Zenon Zawada house, with a well-organized player development pro- UGoL receives most of its financial support from gram that begins in early youth and leads all the way to outside the Ukrainian community. By Mr. Kuzma’s esti- Vasyl Vyshnevskyi, 54, of Vinnytsia, thanked the the professional level. mates, Americans of non-Ukrainian descent have pro- Ukrainian American community and The vided 80 percent of the financial support. Wheelchair Foundation for his new wheelchair. (Continued on page 25) No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 25

Toronto’s Bloor West Village Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Camp to host Ukrainian Festival presents its finale concert at Soyuzivka TORONTO – Visitors can experience At 11 a.m. Saturday the traditional the best of Ukrainian dance, art, music parade kicks off at High Park and travels and hospitality on Bloor Street West, at west along Bloor Street West to Jane Jane Street and Runnymede Road, in Street. This year’s festival marshall is Sen. Toronto during the Bloor West Village Raynell Andreychuk. She, as well as mar- Ukrainian Festival on Friday, August 25, shalls from the past 10 years, will lead the through Sunday, August 17. many colorful bands, dance troupes and This year, to mark its 10th anniversary, floats through Bloor West Village. the Bloor West Village Ukrainian Music and dance performances contin- Festival will extend two more blocks ue all day Saturday and Sunday on both eastward to Glendonwynne Road. festival stages, featuring the electrifying The excitement begins Friday, August and often gravity-defying moves of some 25 as Bloor Street West is transformed into of North America’s finest Ukrainian a lively pedestrian zone beginning at 6 dance ensembles, as well as vocal and p.m. The festival’s Main Stage at Jane instrumental acts. Street – sponsored in part by Stagevision – As day turns to night, cabaret perform- and the Windermere Avenue Youth Stage – ances continue on the main stage and co-sponsored by the Ukrainian Canadian include feature performers Chornomor, Foundation of Taras Shevchenko and true Kozaks in full regalia direct from Buduchnist Credit Union – will showcase Odesa, Ukraine. dance and music acts from across Canada, Visitors will be able to try Ukrainian the United States and Ukraine. steps, kicks and twirls at the “Teach Me The Friday night feature event will be a to Dance” sessions on the Windermere CD launch and stage performance by the Youth Stage. Then, they can fuel up with vocal ensemble Pid Oblachkom, sponsored varenyky and kovbasa at the food and by Caravan Logistics Inc. The Friday night beverage gardens and dance the night zabava (dance) will take place at the Main away at the Saturday zabava. Stage and at the Windermere Stage. Performers, kiosks and attractions will In addition, visitors to the Children’s continue to entertain crowds from 11 Midway will find fun, rides and games a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Visitors are and can sample tasty Ukrainian fare in advised to keep their cameras handy as the food and beverage gardens. this year’s festival features a photo con- KERHONKSON, N.Y. – On Saturday, August 5, the Roma Pryma On Saturday morning visitors can come test for visitors with great prizes (visit the Bohachevsky Dance Camp (Session 1) presented its annual finale concert at down early to visit the many vendor kiosks website www.ukrainianfestival.com for the Ukrainian National Association’s Soyuzivka estate. The program included and information booths and soak up the rich details on submitting entries.) traditional Ukrainian folk dances and a fairy tale told via dance, “The Six culture and heritage of the Ukrainian com- Since its inception in 1997, the annual Dancing Daughters.” Pictured above, in a scene from the tale, are soloists munity. This year there will also be a liter- Ukrainian Festival in Bloor West Village Orlando Pagan as Kozak Ostap and his daughters, played by Anna Chelak, ary corner featuring contributing authors of has grown to include visitors of all ages Larissa Calka, Dianna Dekajlo, Juliana Pederson, Katya Syzonenko and Dianna the anthology “Kobzar’s Children: A and cultural backgrounds. Over 400,000 Shmerykowsky. The concert will be restaged at the finale of the second dance Century of Untold Ukrainian Stories,” edit- people from across North America and camp on Saturday, August 29, at 7:30 p.m. All are invited to come and enjoy ed by Marsha Forchuk Skrypuch. Europe visited the 2005 Ukrainian Festival. this unique program and celebrate the spirit of Ukrainian dance at Soyuzivka.

villages, said Anatolii Sakhno, the lead spe- AN OPEN INVITATION Ukrainian Americans... cialist for the Youth Development program. (Continued from page 24) The boys of Donetsk Orphans School TO LOCAL COMMUNITY ACTIVISTS For the first time in four years, No. 1 want to invite American orphans to Would you like fellow Ukrainians to know about events in your community? Ukraine sent a team to Kutno, Poland, in visit their city and play baseball with August to play in the Little League them, Ms. Lazarev said. Would you like to become one of The Ukrainian Weekly’s correspondents? European championships. Anyone interested can contact Iryna Then what are you waiting for? They were able to afford the cost of Podzorova, director of the Donetsk Oblast traveling to Poland thanks to financial sup- Youth Sports School For Orphans, at the The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes submissions port provided by the Self Reliance New e-mail address [email protected], or from local community activists. York Federal Credit Union and the Cherry by writing to her at 83014 Donetsk, You may reach The Weekly by phone, (973) 292-9800; Tavern and Veselka restaurants in Prospekt Dzerzhynskoho 16. fax, (973) 644-9510; e-mail, [email protected]; Manhattan’s East Village, Mr. Tarasko said. Anyone interested in contacting Mr. or mail, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. The boys from Kirovohrad defeated the Tarasko can reach him at the e-mail Lithuanian team, but lost to the Germans address [email protected]. and Moldovans. The Russian Federation’s team went on to represent the European, Middle East and Africa region in the World Series in Williamsport, Pa. However, American Peace Corps vol- unteers who umpired the national tourna- ment in Kyiv said they were surprisingly impressed with the level of play in a country where baseball is virtually a non-existent sport. “Ukrainians love competing,” said Patrick Walsh, 23, a native of Washington, D.C., and Peace Corps volunteer. “But in the States, I wouldn’t be hugging the other guy or taking pictures with them. By nature, we’re different.” Baseball in Ukraine is set for future growth, as Mr. Tarasko has established a new relationship with the U.S. Peace Corps’ Youth Development Program in Ukraine. Starting in 2005, American Peace Corps volunteers began umpiring and participating in games, launching Little League organizations in their communi- ties and establishing links with American towns to transfer much-needed baseball equipment to Ukraine. Ukraine’s Ministry of Family, Youth and Sports supports the program as a means of reducing the growing socio-economic gap between large cities and small towns and 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 No. 34

Key individuals working on the film “Vladyka Andrey” are (from left): Oksana Hayova, lead consultant to the film; Bishop Hlib Lonchyna of the Ukrainian Greek- Catholic Church; film director Oles Yanchuk; and screenwriter Mykhailo Shaevych.

production. Yanchuk continues... Mr. Yanchuk was born in 1956 in (Continued from page 5) Kyiv and graduated from the Kyiv State a film titled “Assassination” in hand, he Institute for Theater Arts. His other met with then-UCCA President Askold films include “Taking Off” (1989) and “The Company of Heroes” (2004), a Lozynskyj to discuss financing. Ukrainian-Australian feature film based The UCCA’s Executive Board subse- on the recollections of Yuri Borec, an quently agreed to become producer of the UPA veteran who survived a joint film, the story of the murder of Soviet-Polish deportation campaign in Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists western Ukraine. leader Stepan Bandera, and the rest, as “Film is a lyrical depiction of life,” they say, is history. Mr. Yanchuk and the Mr. Yanchuk has said of his work. “And UCCA have co-produced two films: the a life is not scripted.” fore-mentioned “Assassination: An Autumn Murder in Munich” (1995) and * * * “The Undefeated” (2000), a biopic of For more information about “Vladyka Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) Andrey” or Mr. Yanchuk’s other films, Commander-in-Chief Roman Shukhevych. contact the Ukrainian Congress “Vladyka Andrey” will be their third joint Committee of America, 212-228-6840. No. 34 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 27 OUT AND ABOUT

August 23-25 Film festival in three parts, “And the Ship Sails On: Aug. 26- Sept. 30 “New Wings” art exhibit by Valeriy Skrypka, JKK Fine Chicago Ukrainian Cinema Today,” Gallery 37 Rooftop, Upper Montclair, NJ Arts, Gallery of European Arts, 973-744-0111 312-744-2172 or 312-742-8497 August 27 Ukrainian Music Festival, featuring local Ukrainian August 24 Ukrainian Independence Golf Tournament, Edmonton, AB folk musicians, Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Bolton, ON Clublink’s Caledon Woods Golf Course, 416-322-9902 780-662-3855 ext. 1104 or 905-338-5885 or 416-933-6908 August 27 Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, St. Mary August 24 St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Independence Day celebration Parma, OH Protectress Parish hall, 216-524-6870 Oakville, ON St. Volodymyr Cultural Center, 416-323-4772 August 27 Ukrainian Day, Golden Gate Park, 650-363-1476 August 24 Independence Day concert, sponsored by the San Francisco, CA Jenkintown, PA Philadephia Ukrainian Community Committee and the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, August 28 Ukrainian Independence Day picnic, St. Andrew 215-663-1166 Silver Spring, MD Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, 301-384-9192

August 24 Ukrainian Independence Day ceremony, Court Sept. 30 - Oct. 1 Sisters of St. Basil 75th annual pilgrimage, Scranton, PA House Square, luncheon at Radisson Hotel, sponsored Fox Chase Manor, PA Basilian Spirituality Center, 215-379-3998 by Ukrainian Heritage Council of Northeastern Pennsylvania, [email protected] Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions August 24 Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, State Capitol from all our readers; please send e-mail to [email protected]. Items will be Sacramento, CA Building, 916-482-4706 or 916-726-5205 published at the discretion of the editors and as space allows; photos will be considered. Please note: items will be printed a maximum of two times each. August 24-27 Ukrainian Sunflower Festival and Orange Gala, Warren, MI The Ukrainian Cultural Center, 586-582-9057

August 25 Ukrainian Canadian Professional Business Regina, SK Association Golf Tournament, Avonlea, 306-791-7666

August 25-27 Bloor West Village Ukrainian Festival, Toronto 416-410-9965

August 26 Ukraine Day in the Park, Kiwanis Park, Saskatoon, SK 306-374-7675

August 26 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Heritage Club of Sacramento, CA Northern California, 916-482-4706 or 916-649-2122 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 20, 2006 No. 34

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday-Sunday, September 1-3 morning from 9:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Soyuzivka’s Datebook Extended hours from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. are SAN DIEGO, Calif.: The 31st annual available to serve working parents. Through August 28, 2006 Ukrainian Festival begins on Friday with a Minimum age is 2 years 6 months by Every Monday: Steak Night with music by Soyuzivka’s House Band welcome vatra (bonfire) at Mission Beach September. We emphasize respect for the near Lifeguard Station 13. Saturday night's child, individualized learning, and promo- Through August 30, 2006 concert features the Volya Ukrainian Dance tion of the child’s independence. For more E very Wednesday: Hutsul Night with music by Soyuzivka’s House Band Ensemble from Edmonton. The program information call Olenka Makarushka- begins at 7 p.m. at the Kroc Performing Arts Kolodiy, 973-763-1797, or visit the website Through September 1, 2006 Theater. General admission is $25 at the at http://members.aol.com/olenkam/. Every Friday: Odesa Seafood Night with music by Soyuzivka’s House Band door. Volya and Andriy Kytasty perform on Sunday at the House of Pacific Relations ADVANCE NOTICE Lawn Stage in Balboa Park at 2-3 p.m. The August 26, 2006 September 30-October 1, 2006 festival concludes Sunday night with a zaba- Sunday, November 5 Zabava with Vidlunnia Grace Church Women’s Retreat va (dance) at 6 p.m. at the Handlery Hotel Christening luncheon and Resort, Hotel Circle, with music by Lviv NEW YORK: A benefit luncheon for the October 7, 2006 Muzyky. For festival information call 619 Ukrainian Catholic University featuring September 1-3, 2006 Wedding 460-5733, e-mail [email protected] or Father Borys Gudziak, Ph.D., rector, will Labor Day Weekend log on to www.houseofukraine.com. be held at the Ukrainian National Home, 140 Second Ave. For more information September 1, Zahrava band performs O ctober 8, 2006 Saturday, September 2 call the Ukrainian Catholic Education at Tiki Bar, 10 p.m. 90th Birthday Party Foundation, 773-235-8462. JEWETT, N.Y.: “Music at the Grazhda” September 2, Afternoon performance O ctober 13-15, 2006 presents the closing concert of the season Sunday, November 12 by Hrim band; performance by Plast Sorority “Ti Scho Hrebli Rvut” featuring the Leontovych String Quartet – Yavir School of Ukrainian Dance, Annual Meeting and Yuri Mazurkevich, violin; Viacheslav CHICAGO: A benefit luncheon for the 8 p.m.; zabavas with Luna and Moroz, violin; Borys Deviatov, viola; Ukrainian Catholic University featuring 80th Anniversary Father Borys Gudziak, Ph.D., rector, will Zahrava, 10 p.m. UNA Secretarial Courses Volodymyr Panteleyev, cello – in a program of works by Mozart, Shostakovich and be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, September 3, performance by Yavir Schubert. The program, sponsored by 2247 W. Chicago Ave. For more informa- School of Ukrainian Dance, 1 p.m.; October 14, 2006 Music and Art Center of Greene County, tion call the Ukrainian Catholic Education zabava with band Zahrava, 10 p.m. Road Rally will be held at 8 p.m. The Grazhda is locat- Foundation, 773-235-8462. ed on Ukraine Road, off Route 23 A; it is Sunday, December 3 September 9, 2006 October 15, 2006 five miles west of the town of Hunter, N.Y., in the Catskill Mountains. For directions Wedding Christening luncheon WARREN, Mich.: A benefit luncheon for visit www.grazhdamusicandart.org; for the Ukrainian Catholic University featuring additional information call 518-263-4619. September 11-14, 2006 October 21, 2006 Myroslav Marynovych, senior vice-rector Regensburg and Berchtesgaden Wedding Wednesday, September 6 of the Ukrainian Catholic University, will Reunion be held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center, October 27-29, 2006 NEWARK, N.J.: St. John’s Ukrainian 26601 Ryan Road. 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