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1NS1DE: ^ Eight deputies' factions registered in Parliament - page 3. ^ Ukrainian-Jewish relations in independent Ukraine - page 8. e Springtime events in New York - page 10. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., a fraternal non-profit association vol. LXII NO. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 50 cents Rukh leads protest in Parliament Crisis in the Crimea is defused over election of deputy chairmen after a week of threats, rumors

by Roman Woronowycz and the Presidium exited the hall. When by Roman Woronowycz away from Ukraine, which has steadily Kyyiv Press Bureau the speaker returned, he was alone. Deputy Kyyiv Press Bureau proceeded since Crimean President vyacheslav Chornovil, Rukh leader, took Yuriy Meshkov was elected by approxi– KYYiv - Reformers led by members advantage of the situation and slid into an KYYiv - The crisis in the Crimea is mately 75 percent of the Crimea's popu– of the Rukh Party brought the Parliament empty seat on the dais. He did not heed slowly being defused as tempers calm lace in January 1994 on a platform of to a halt on May 25 to protest what they Mr. Moroz's demands that he leave, refus– and level heads return after a week of strong ties with Russia. Mr. Meshkov is perceive as the unethical and illegal man– ing to do so until an agreement had been threats and counter-threats that had left a Russian, as are 72 percent of Crimeans, ner in which two deputy speakers' posi– reached that allowed the Rukh leader and Ukraine and its autonomous republic on many of whom are pensioners residing tions were filled. Some of the parliamen– one from the Nationhood faction to make a the brink of military conflict. on this subtropical peninsula on the tarians came close to physical blows statement before the legislature. The stew has included charges of Black Sea where successful apparatchiks before the situation calmed down. in his remarks, Mr. Chornovil made it Ukrainian armored vehicle and troop had their dachas during the Soviet era. The Parliament had been trying to elect clear that Rukh would no longer cooper- movements into the Crimea, accusations of Today, the dramatic downslide of a first deputy and deputy to newly elected ate with the leftists and officially Russian provocation, squabbles between Ukraine's economy has taken a major Parliament Chairman Oleksander Moroz declared the Rukh faction a party in Ukraine's President Leonid Kravchuk and toll on them. for several days. The latest failure opposition. Slowly the body was brought Russia's President Boris Yeltsin, and As the Crimean Parliament prepared occurred the day before, when a vote to back to order, although several Rukh inflammatory statements by a Ukrainian the documents on the Constitution, give Yasyl Durdynets the first deputy's members walked out. presidential aide made regarding Ukraine's President Kravchuk appealed to the body chair and Oleksander Tkachenko the other possession of nuclear weapons. on Thursday, May 19, to withhold any Tension in Parliament between came up short by a convincing margin. On May 20, the Crimean Parliament reformers and leftists had been building (Continued on page 2) More than 20 members of the Rukh since Mr. Moroz was elected its leader voted overwhelmingly to adopt a Consti– faction and the Nationhood faction on May 18 in a vote that showed to what tution it had approved on May 6, 1992, stormed the Presidium dais as the May extent the Parliament already is polar– but later suspended by order of 25 morning session began, demanding a ized. in that vote, Mr. Moroz received Ukraine's Parliament four months later. international support re-vote of the previous evening's ballot– 171 votes, overwhelmingly from the left– The charter would allow the Crimea to ing that had elected Agrarian Party mem– ist factions, which have a total of 174 form its own armed forces, to deal with for Ukraine's stand ber Oleksander Tkachenko and Oleh recognized members, in the voting for Ukraine on the basis of treaties, and to Dyoma of the leftist Unity faction to the the assistants five days later, 185 introduce Russian as a second state lan– on Crimean situation two deputies' posts on the Parliament deputies voted for Messrs. Tkachenko guage. it does state, however, that the Presidium. As Moroz supporters mount– and Dyoma. The rightist and centrist fac– Crimea would remain a part of Ukraine. by Roman Woronowycz ed the dais, a scuffle occurred. The introduction of the reborn Consti– Kyyiv Press Bureau Mr. Moroz called a 10-minute recess (Continued on page 15) tution was the culmination of a move KYYiv - At least eight countries sup- port Ukraine's attempts to defuse the Crimean crisis and to find a compromise U.S. visa lottery expanded to include Ukraine that would keep Ukraine's southernmost region within the country's borders. by Eugene M. lwanciw The request for registration must furnish the following infor– Foreign Ministry Chief Spokesperson UNA Washington Office mation on a plain sheet of paper and be typed or clearly Yuriy Sergeyev said on May 24 that the printed in the English alphabet: WASH1NGTON - The 1995 Diversity immigrant visa United States had sent a message a) Applicant's full name: last name (underlined), first through its Ambassador to Ukraine Lottery (Dv-i) has been expanded to include natives of name and middle name. Ukraine and other countries once part of the Soviet Union. William Miller from U.S. Secretary of b) Applicant's date and place of birth: date: day, month, State Warren Christopher. 'The U.S. Authorized by the immigration Act of 1990, the program year; place: cityAown; district7county7province; country. makes 55,000 permanent resident visas available annually to supports and highly regards Ukraine's persons from countries that have low rates of immigration to c) Name, date and place of birth of applicant's spouse and position vis a vis Crimea. The U.S. sup- the United States. Under a complex formula, the visas will be children (if any): The spouse and child or children of an ports the sovereignty and the indepen– apportioned among six geographic regions: Africa, Asia, applicant who is selected for the Dv-1 visa are automatically dence of the current borders of Ukraine," Europe, North America, Oceania and South America entitled to the same status. To obtain a visa on the basis of was how Mr. Sergeyev paraphrased Mr. this derivative status, a child must be under 21 years of age Natives of Ukraine are eligible to file if they have at least Christopher's message. and unmarried. (Note: Do not list parents as they are not enti– a high school education or its equivalent or, within the past Britain's Foreign Minister Douglas tled to derivative status). five years, have two years of work experience in an occupa– Hurd said while in Ukraine on May 24 tion requiring at least two years' training or experience. A d) Applicant's mailing address: The mailing address must that Britain supports the manner in high school education is defined as successful completion of be clear and complete, since that is the address to which the which Ukraine has shown diplomatic 12 years of elementary and secondary education comparable notification and instruction letter for persons who are select– restraint in its approach to the problem to that of a high school degree in the United States. Work ed for registration will be sent. A telephone number is with the Crimea and that he was pleased experience will be based on U.S. Department of Labor defin– optional, but useful. Ukraine's President Leonid Kravchuk itions. Documentary proof of education or work experience e) applicant's native country if different from country of had expressed to him that Ukraine has should not be submitted with the entry petition, but will be birth. not considered a military solution to the required later if the application is selected. There are no other requirements to submit an entry to reg– Crimean crisis. "Crimea is an indispens– Applications must be received at the immigration and ister other than what is specified above. No signature is able part of Ukraine and we affirm that it Naturalization address listed below between June 1, 1994, and required on the application. should remain so," said Minister Hurd. June 30, 1994. Applications received before June 1 or after The application should be sent by regular mail or air mail He also suggested that the Crimean issue June 30 will be disqualified. Those selected will be eligible only. Applications submitted by hand, datafax, messenger or is an internal problem for Ukraine to for permanent resident visas in fiscal year 1995 (starting by any means requiring any form of special handling or resolve and that the world community October 1, 1994). Only one entry may be submitted by or for receipt, such as registered mail, express mail or certified should not intercede unless Ukraine asks each applicant during this registration period. Submission of mail, will be disqualified. Applications must be mailed in a it to do so. more than one entry will result in disqualification. Husbands regular letter– or business-size envelope. The envelope must Germany also expressed its support and wives can, however, each file a separate application. for Ukraine's position in the conflict. There is no application fee or special application form. (Continued on page 3) (Continued on page 15) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29, 1994 No. 22

dispatched to the Crimea. The presiden– Crisis in the Crimea... tial advisor also stated that no attempt (Continued from page 1) was made to seize the Crimean Ministry decision and consult with Kyyiv. The of internal Affairs building, as had been text reads in part, "By making such deci– reported by the press. Reports followed that 24 armored per– Bilateral talks on Crimea, fleet Friday, May 20, that the newly indepen– sions you are coming close to violating dent country might in time have to Ukraine's territorial integrity, a move sonnel carriers had been moved to KYYiv — A contingent that Ukraine Symferopil and were surrounding the abandon the policy of neutrality it has which runs counter to generally accepted sent to Moscow on May 23 had a twofold pursued since independence. "Life is international norms." internal Affairs building. Mr. Nedryhailo mission: discuss what role Russia could explained to Reuters on Friday, May 20, changing. At the time tin 1991J, our That evening, Ukraine's minister for play in resolving issues between Ukraine Parliament took a wise decision on neu– nationalities and immigration, Olek– that the movement of the vehicles had and its straying autonomous republic, the been planned for months and that Crimean trality, but the time will come when it sander Yemets, stated a position held by Crimea; and attempt to settle the matter of will change that doctrine," he said, not– many in Ukraine's governmental struc– officials had been informed. He said the Sevastopil's status as part of negotiations vehicles had all been driven to a military ing that, for the moment, Ukraine was tures: "Ukraine and the Crimea could over the Black Sea Fleet. Resolution of the viewing its participation in the NATO find common language if there were no base and that none were in Symferopil. fleet issue still is considered by many to be Other rumors flew that 1,000 Partnership for Peace program as do external forces interfering in their rela– the key to pacifying Crimean dissension in other neutral states, like Austria and tionship." He was alluding to nationalis– Ukrainian Army troops had landed in its stance toward Ukraine. However, the Sevastopil, a story carried by Ostankino Finland. Gen. Radetsky also emphasized tic elements in Russia with which Mr. talks between Ukraine's acting Prime his opposition to granting Russia special Meshkov has political connections. television, a Russian-based station. These Minister Yukhym Zviahilsky and Russia's also proved false and resulted in conditions to take part in the scheme. The same day the Crimean Parliament Prime Minister viktor Chernomyrdin did Russia has yet to decide whether to join demands by Ukraine's Foreign Ministry had rejected Mr. Kravchuk's invitation not address the current tension in Ukraine the Partnership and says NATO members to remove three of its correspondents. and had approved the Constitution, after the Crimea reinstituted its suspended must offer it special conditions to take One that did prove true was that Mr. Ukraine's Parliament suspended the 1992 Constitution, said Ukraine's Deputy account of its size and strategic location. Crimea's charter and gave the renegade Meshkov had surrounded the internal Prime Minister valeriy Shmarov. The (Reuters) Crimean legislative body 10 days to Ministry building with his personal Moscow meeting also did not to resolve bring its Constitution into conformity "Cossack" militia. Mr. Meshkov, himself issues regarding the location of Black Sea More C1S coordination with Ukraine's, in a move to placate the claims to have Kuban Cossack heritage. Fleet bases once the flotilla is divided Crimean government, a parliamentary To defuse the situation, which seemed between Ukraine and Russia. The con– MOSCOW— A new coordinating commission also was formed to meet to be approaching critical mass, tentious point is whether Ukraine will body is being created to organize Russia's with the Crimea's legislative leadership Ukraine's National Guard issued a press retain a part of the Sevastopil naval head- stance toward work in OS consultative and iron out existing problems. release on May 20 that all guardsmen are quarters. The two sides will meet again in organizations, reported interfax on Friday, May 20. The new body, which On Friday night, May 20, Ukraine's in their barracks and would remain there. early June. (Roman Woronowycz7Kyyiv will hold its first meeting in June, is to be Foreign Minister Anatoliy Zlenko issued The situation again escalated and Press Bureau, interfax) part of Russia's Ministry for Cooperation a statement that said the Crimea's move grabbed the attention of those countries Radetsky says Ukraine may end neutrality with the C1S, a ministry created in "directly threatens the territorial integrity who had not yet been following the growing conflict in the Crimea when January. The new body will implement of the country, and peace and stability in KYYiv– Ukrainian Defense presidential advisor Mykola Mychal– the region." The statement, which was Minister Gen. Yitaliy Radetsky said on (Continued on page 19) sent to the heads of major international chenko brought Ukraine's nuclear capa– organizations, including the United bility into the mess, "it is time to remind Nations, warned that the situation, if it world public opinion that Ukraine has got out of control, could involve most of nuclear weapons," he said. Whether he Europe, and that Ukraine reserved the was directing his remarks at Moscow, at Gruziya booked by U.S. government right "to take all necessary actions to Mr. Meshkov or at the rest of the interna– by Andrij Wynnyckyj called recent reports carried by The New unconditionally ensure the territorial tional community was never made clear. York Times, Los Angeles Times and integrity of the country." However, it was perhaps at that moment JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - Besting ten– Miami; Herald inaccurate and exaggerat– Meanwhile, the Crimean Parliament that th^ situation began to wind down. ders from a number of other companies, ed, ЬоЙї in terms of the dollar amount of issued a document explaining that the Moscow had been grumbling that the Odessa-based OdessAmerica Cruise the contract and of the timing of opera– newly adopted Constitution neither explic– Ukraine was overreacting to the political Co. (OAC), a subsidiary of the mam- tions. Mr. Bout said "these newspapers idy nor implicitly violates the integrity of situation since the Friday of Mr. moth Black Sea Shipping Co. (BLAS– were already quoting prices on the 17th Ukraine's borders and underscored that the Mychalchenko's statement. According to CO), won a contract from the U.S. fof MayJ, but we just signed the contract document expressly states that the Crimea interfax, Russia's President Boris Yeltsin Department of Defense's Military Sealift and received confirmation by fax yester– is part of Ukraine, its leader, Serhiy said that the Crimea "has the right to deter– Command, for the potential use of two day (May 26J." mine its positions on certain matters," and OAC cruise ships, the Gruziya and the Tsekov, said, "Statements made by promi– However, Mr. Bout said some confu– that Russia opposed the use of force to ivan Franko, for a State Department nent Ukrainian nationalist politicians and sion might have arisen because of the bring the Crimea back into Ukraine's fold. Haitian refugee processing operation in organizations are utterly irresponsible." Clinton administration's constantly shift– Mr. Kravchuk responded to Mr. the Caribbean. The legislature however did agree to send ing plans on the mission. "You know Yeltsin's assertions on Tuesday, May 24, a delegation to Kyyiv on May 24 to meet Contacted by telephone at his offices how it is when you deal with a govern– stating at a conference of war veterans with the Ukrainian Parliament commis– in Mineola, N.Y., Alexander Bout, exec– ment," added the Odessite, "they tell you sion. On Saturday, the Crimea's Com– that "some statements made by Russia's utive vice-president of the OAC and highest leaders are at variance with inter- they need your ship for such and such a munist Party threw its support towards originally from Odessa himself, said the date, then someone else phones you back continued unity with Ukraine. national norms. He added, "A president contract signed covers a period of three has the right to warn elements within his and says 'we need you now; no wait, months, beginning on May 26. The com– we'll need you later.' " Rumors of military escalation country on critical matters, but has no pany's flagship, the 16,000-ton 700-bed The 25-year shipping veteran added right to tell the leader of another state Gruziya, currently moored in Tampa, is Although it was only a matter of time that operations have been ongoing since how to run the country's affairs." available for three weeks, until "mid before the Crimea made the move it finally May 21, with U.S. and United Nations By Tuesday, May 24, the conflict June," said Mr. Bout. The balance of the made, gamesmanship between Ukraine's personnel working with Gruziya crew interior Ministry and the Crimea's regional appeared to have peaked and was de- contract is to be served by the 21,000-ton escalating. The Crimean militia was sent 750-bed ivan Franko, due to arrive in members, loading supplies and familiar– one speeded up the process. izing themselves with the vessel. After the Crimean government had back to its barracks by Mr. Kuznetsov on Tampa from Odessa by that time. removed Ukraine's interior minister for May 2.3. A Ukrainian delegation headed Unprompted, the cruise line executive (Continued on page 15) the Crimea and replaced him with one by Acting Prime Minister Yukhym chosen by Mr Meshkov on Wednesday, Zviahilsky had departed to Moscow the May 18, President Kravchuk issued a same day to discuss the Crimean situa– decree reorganizing the structure of the tion. ministry in what security service in Moscow, Mr. Yeltsin was affirming THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY FOUNDED^ spokesperson Anatoliy Sakhno called a that Russia has no desire to enter the Crimea fracas and that it upholds and An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., move caused "by the unstable situation a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ. 07302. surrounding the Crimea's security ser– respects the territorial integrity of the Crimea within Ukraine. During the week- Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. vice bodies," and alluded to infiltration (1SSN - 0273-9348f of the militia organization by organized end Russian Foreign Minister Andrei crime elements. Kozyrev had said, "Russia has not and Yearly subscription rate: S20; for UNA members - S10. The Crimea's Parliament responded will not pose issues on Ukraine's territori– Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. the following day by appointing its own al integrity," according to interfax. A Crimean Parliament delegation was in The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: interior minister, valeriy Kuznetsov. (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451 -2200 Within hours Mr. Kuznetsov was Kyyiv, ready to negotiate a compromise. describing Ukraine's actions as "deliber– Although both the Moscow and Kyyiv ate confrontation" and his ministry was talks ended with no concrete results or Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz statements, a sense of conciliation now changes to: Associate editor: Marta Kolomayets (Hawaii) issuing press releases that special forces The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor: Khristina Lew from Ukraine had landed in Sevastopil exists, in Moscow, the talks between the P.O. Box 346 Staff writersXeditors: Roman Woronowycz (Kyyiv) led by Assistant Minister for internal prime ministers of Russia and Ukraine Jersey City, N.J. 07303 Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj Affairs valentyn Nedryhailo, reports that quickly turned to another contentious were denied by Mr. Kravchuk's advisor Crimean issue: the Black Sea Fleet, in The Ukrainian Weekly, May 29,1994, No. 22, vol. LXll on internal affairs, although he admitted Kyyiv, the Crimea and Ukraine agreed to Copyright (g) 1994 The Ukrainian Weekly that Mr. Nedryhailo had recently been confer further regarding their differences. No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 з New Ukrainian Supreme Council Clinton signs appropriations act registers eight deputies' factions affecting international broadcasts

by Roman Woronowycz into two loosely tied camps, representing by Eugene M. iwanciw and grantees, the board will "review, Kyyiv Press Bureau the left and the center right in Ukrainian UNA Washington Office evaluate and determine, at least annually, politics, which became abundantly clear the addition or deletion of language ser– KYYiv - Ukraine's recently con– during elections of the chairman of WASHINGTON - on April зо, vices." vened Parliament came up with the novel Parliament. Supporters of the victorious President Bill Clinton signed H.R. 2333, The compromise legislation provides idea of organizing itself into factions to Oleksander Moroz overwhelmingly came the Foreign Relations Authorization Act for the continued existence of RFE7RL, more effectively pass legislation. The from the Socialist, Agrarian, Communist for Fiscal Years 1994 and 1995, into law and extends to УОА and Worldnet the initiative Group that laid the organiza– and Unity factions, while the Center, the (Public Law 103-236). The act autho– independence from direct government tional footing for the new convocation, Reformers, Rukh and Nationhood sup- rizes appropriations for the Department control enjoyed previously only by decided that with a large number of ported vasyl Durdynets. The leftist bloc of State and related agencies such as the RFE7RL. Parliament members considering them– numbers 174, while the center right can U.S. information Agency (US1A), as selves independents, the body could easi– count on only 120 votes. well as sets policy for international rela– Refugees from former USSR ly fragment into small, self-interested Similar voting patterns emerged in the tions. P.L. 103-236 also extended the provi– groups paralyzing legislation. election of the two deputies to Mr. Significant aspects of the act include sions of the Lautenberg Amendment The thought was to coalesce those Moroz, which round out the Parliament's the United States international with regard to adjudication procedures with similar ideologies, or simply those Presidium, with center-right candidates Broadcasting Act, the extension of the for refugees from the former Soviet who could agree on what direction the going down to defeat again. Lautenberg Amendment, provisions for Union. Under current law, a special allo– legislature should proceed, into groups The center-right bloc may quickly be the implementation of the Partnership for Peace program, and reports on Russian cation of refugee admission spaces are that could rally around certain issues; disintegrating, according to several available to Jews, evangelical Christians, making the choices before Parliament deputies. Rukh faction leader vyacheslav military operations in the independent states of the former Soviet Union. Ukrainian Catholics and Ukrainian that much clearer. Chornovil said after the conflict in the Orthodox. The quota for Ukrainian To date, eight factions have been orga– legislature resulting from the vote for the RFETRL's future Catholics and Orthodox total 1,000 per nized and registered with Parliament's deputy chairmen of Parliament had sub- year. The law, due to expire on October Secretariat. sided, "Certain centrists did note vote The long-running controversy about 1, was extended to October 1, 1996, The first four were announced on May with us or simply abstained... We will the future of Radio Free Europe7Radio thereby allowing 2,000 additional 17. They are: the Communist faction, see if the center bloc stays. Right now we Liberty (RFE7RL) finally ended with the Ukrainians an opportunity for refugee with 86 registered supporters; the Center can only count on Rukh, the Reform fac– passage of the U.S. international status. faction, numbering 41 deputies; the Rukh Broadcasting Act. The act establishes tion and Nationhood." The Lautenberg amendment was orig– Ukraine faction, with 27 supporters: and Mr. Durdynets also expressed disap– within the U.S. information Agency a the Unity faction, also numbering 27. nine-member Broadcasting Board of inally enacted in 1989. At that time, a pointment in the lack of loyalty some campaign led by the Washington Office Several days later, the Socialists centrists showed in the voting. "1 orga– Governors "to direct and supervise" all announced their faction of 26 members nized the centrist faction because 1 saw U.S. non-military foreign broadcasting of the Ukrainian National Association and the Agrarian faction registered 34 the possibility of division within the services, including voice of America (UNA) resulted in the addition of deputies. Parliament," he said, "it was meant as a (vOA), Worldnet, RFE7RL, Radio Cuba, Ukrainian Catholics and Orthodox to the Finally, the Secretariat announced the healthy group for compromise to avoid ТУ Cuba and Radio Free Asia, which is list of groups persecuted in the Soviet formation of the last two factions during what happened today. І will still try to do established by the act. The Board for Union. The act, enacted originally for the week of May 23: the Reform faction everything possible to avoid the divisions international Broadcasting (ВІВ) that three years, was previously extended for numbering 26, and the Nationhood fac– in Parliament that occurred today." previously oversaw RFE7RL will be two years. The act now allows a total of tion also with 26 members. Finally, volodymyr Marchenko of the abolished. 7,000 refugees from Ukraine to enter the Some deputies, 42 in all, have chosen Socialist faction explained that he thought The legislation empowered the new United States. Each refugee receives to remain unaligned. They represent the factions are only a temporary phe– board to ensure that all U.S. foreign about S7,000 worth of federal govern– mostly the far right of the political spec– nomenon. "Eventually, 1 see three blocs: broadcasting is consistent with the ment assistance in the resettlement trum or those aligned with President left, center and right. Currently, the center broadcasting standards and principles process. The legislation provides for Leonid Kravchuk in the so-called "party is the deciding arena; they can go either outlined in the act. in addition to allocat– about S50 million in resettlement costs of power." left or right. They will ultimately decide ing funds among the various elements of of Ukrainian refugees over its lifetime. The eight groups quickly coalesced the direction the Parliament will take. the international broadcasting bureaus The Foreign Relations Act also requires the president to submit a report on the implementation of the "Partnership for Peace" initiative, includ– U.S. visa lottery... cant's birth. ing an assessment of the progress made The country of birth is defined by current boundaries and not by former members of the Warsaw Pact (Continued from page 1) the country that had political jurisdiction at the time. For exam- in meeting the criteria for full member- be between 6 inches and 10 inches (approximately 15 cm. to 25 pie, those born in Kyyiv, USSR, are considered natives of ship in the North Atlantic Treaty cm.) in length and between 3-172 inches and 4-172 inches Ukraine and not the USSR or those born in Lviv, Poland (prior Organization (NATO). The first report is (approximately 9 cm. to 11 cm.) in width. to 1939), are considered natives of Ukraine and not Poland. due 90 days after enactment of the legis– Typed or clearly printed in the English alphabet in the upper Mail received during the application period will be numbered lation and with subsequent reports due left hand corner of the front of the envelope must be the appli– within the appropriate geographical region. Each entry has an annually. cant's native country, full name and mailing address (see exam- equal chance of being selected at random by computer. There is no advantage to mailing early or from any particular locale. A provision in the Senate bill which pie below). This information must give the same name and expressed the sense of the Senate that the mailing address of the applicant as shown on the application However, if more than one application per person is submitted, all will be disqualified. United States should urge prompt admis– sheet. Failure to comply with these requirements will disqualify sion to NATO for those European nations the application. Any applications sent to an address other than Successful applicants will be notified by mail, so the mailing that demonstrate both the capability and indicated will be disqualified. address provided must be accurate. Those not selected will not willingness to support collective defense For purposes of this visa, "native" is defined as the country be notified. Winners will be instructed on how to apply for an requirements and established democratic in which the applicant was born. Applicants may also claim the immigrant visa. The spouse and minor children of successful practices was not accepted by the House country of birth of their spouses or the country of birth of either applicants may also apply for immigrant visas. All normal of Representatvies. The amendment, of their parents if the applicant was born in a country in which requirements and grounds of ineligibility for an immigrant visa offered by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R– neither parent was a native or resident at the time of the appli– will apply. Ky.), was aimed at promoting the admis– sion to NATO of Poland, Hungary and the Czech Republic. Russian troop activities Your Native Country Another McConnell amendment regarding Russian troops was enacted Your Full Name into law. The provision requires the pres– Your Street Address ident to submit a report to Congress, not City, Province, Postal Code later than five months after enactment, Country of Residence on the operations and activities of the 3-172"-4-172" armed forces of the Russian Federation outside the borders of the Russian or Federation and, specifically, in the other Dv-l Program 9 cm.– 11 cm. independent states once part of the for– National visa Center mer Soviet Union and the Baltic States. Portsmouth, NH 00212 The legislation specifies the contents U.S.A. of the report and states that it should cover the activities of Russian military elements operating outside the chain of command of the armed forces of the Russian Federation. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 No. 22 Warren residents recall famine OBITUARIES and horrors of Soviet period Alexander Pronchick, 35, by Stephen W. Wichar Sr. of Windsor of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, with the Rev. Maxim and the Rev. New York City teacher WARREN, Mich. - On Tuesday, April Sabol representing the Ukrainian Catholic 26, the eighth anniversary of the Church, concelebrated the blessing of the NEW YORK - Alexander Damian Chornobyl nuclear disaster became sec– Ukrainian famine memorial oak tree, a Pronchick, Jr. died suddenly of a fatal ondary this year as residents of the "panakhyda" (requiem service) in memory accident on April 7, 1994, at the age of Ukrainian village Elderly Housing of famine and Chornobyl victims, and con- 35. He was the son of the late Complex gathered to remember more than eluding services for the sick. Alexander D. Pronchick, former presi– 7 million who had perished during The program continued in the village dent of the Ukrainian Youth League of Ukraine's Holocaust Famine of 1932- Social Hall with a recitation of North America and commander of the 1933. "Chornobyl," a poem by Hanna Cherin. Ukrainian American veterans, who The Ukrainian village Corp., owners of This was dramatically recited by Zenon died in 1960, and devoted son of this housing project, in co-sponsorship Chornyj. Stephanie (nee Zborowsky) who sur– with the Chervona Kalyna Society, hon– One of the major talks was delivered by vives. ored the victims of the famine by planting Bishop Alexander of St. Andrew's The young Mr. Pronchick was a a pin oak tree next to another commemora– Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Detroit. teacher in the New York City parochial tive oak tree, the latter planted during the Titled "1 Was a Witness," the bishop's talk school system where he taught history, first anniversary of the Chornobyl tragedy. graphically enumerated the horrors of the science and mathematics. He attended in his opening remarks, Stephen starving, including shocking stories of can– St. Joseph's Parochial School and Wichar, president of the UvCorp., nibalism. "This was the legacy of the Mater Christi High School in Astoria, expressed his outrage over the Stalin- Stalin government," he noted. N.Y. imposed famine, and which he compared A second poem called "Memorial" by He was a graduate of both St. John's to Hitler's extermination of European the late vertechenko, was recited by Mr. University, Queens, N.Y. ,where he Jews. "We lost many people," he added, Chornyj. Led by the Rev. Sabol of St. received a bachelor of arts, and Long "perhaps more than 10 million." Josaphat, a Ukrainian psalm was sung by island University in Brookville, N.Y., Alexander Pronchick Mary v. Beck, former president of the the participating audience. Mr. Wichar in where he received a master's in busi– Detroit City Council, the keynote speaker his concluding remarks reminded the audi– ness administration. near his relatives' residence. Father for this event, was most expressive in out- ence that Ukrainians cannot become apa– A kind, empathetic young man, he Brendan O'Keefe presided. Burial was lining the horrors of this period. Ms. Beck thetic and allow the famine to be forgotten. had hoped to assist in the rebuilding of at Calvary Cemetery in the same town. has authored several publications on this "Along with the Armenians, Jews, his ancestral homeland in Ukraine, uti– Donations in memory of Alexander subject and chaired the Ukrainian Cambodians and others, we, too, must lizing his economic talent in enhancing Pronchick may be made to the Asthma Community Committee that commemorat– make sure that educators teach about the growth and development there. and Allergy Foundation of America, ed the 50th anniversary of the genocidal great genocides in our public schools," he A funeral liturgy was held at St. 1125 15th St. NW, Washington, DC famine in 1983. Many still remember the concluded. Michael's Church, Bethlehem, N.Y., 20005. 4,000 Ukrainians who marched in down- Tom Watts, staff writer for the Macomb town Detroit. "We are not only here to pay Daily Newspaper, and Michael Raveane, tribute, but we must not let the world for– managing editor of the Warren Weekly, get the tremendous price Ukrainians paid," were present throughout the entire pro- Everett Gardner, supporter she underlined. gram. With the exception of the Detroitski At the planting site on the village Novyny, the local Ukrainian media failed of Ukrainian causes, 52 estate, Ukrainian clergymen, including to cover this story. A lunch, courtesy of the Bishop Alexander Bykovetz, the Rev. Ukrainian village Corp., concluded the by Camilla Huk Autocephalous Orthodox Church. On Mykola Nevmerzhytskyj and the Rev. ilia program. one of his many trips to Ukraine, it was MORR1STOWN, N.J. - On April Mr. Gardner who, in a meeting with 27, the Ukrainian community in the the head of the Russian Orthodox United States lost a good friend in Church, Metropolitan Filaret, brought Everett Gardner, 52, who died at up the question of the Rev. vasyl Morristown Memorial Hospital after a Romaniuk and was instrumental in long illness. securing his release. Born into a family that traces its roots During that trip, Mr. Gardner found to the Mayflower, Mr. Gardner adopted the grave of the mother of Hetman 1 van our community as his own. He first Mazepa in the abbey in which she was a became acquainted with Ukrainians in sister superior, a piece of history long general through his studies at Harvard lost to most. He also met with Ukrainian University in the 1960s, when he trans– dissidents, such as the late Oleksa ferred from the Russian institute to Huryn, with whom he shared the latest Ukrainian Studies in Cambridge. There, publications on Ukrainian Church arehi– he met not only such distinguished acad– tecture and history. emicians as Profs. Omeljan Pritsak and While in Ukraine, Mr. Gardner exer– ihor Shevchenko, but many of the young cised another passion, his love of cars. people who later went on to become the Having come from a family that once academic leaders of the future, such as owned the largest volkswagen, Audi, Dr. Frank Sysyn and Dr. Orest Subtelny. Porsche dealership in the state of New Mr. Gardner became an integral Jersey, Mr. Gardner learned to identify member of the Harvard community and and love cars early. He was the presi– joined the Ukrainian Studies Chair dent of Gardner Motors, a vW dealer- Fund, for which he worked as a volun– ship in Bamardsville, N.J., for 10 years. Bishops and clergy officiate at service recalling the victims of the Great Famine of teer fund-raiser, often raising eyebrows Thus, it was no surprise that he would 1932-1933. of prospective donors with his in-depth be the one to find a German staff car knowledge of not only Ukrainian histo– from the time of the occupation on the ry, but art and traditions. He was the streets of Lviv 50 years later. only man 1 knew who could recite the Mr. Gardner was a familiar sight to Chicagocms raise funds for Chornobyl victims names of all the hetmans of Ukraine us all, at our festivals and banquets, without hesitation. donating generously, as he recently did CH1CAGO - To commemorate the of the Chornobyl explosion. Throughout the years, Mr. Gardner to the UNWLA Children of Chornobyl eighth anniversary of the Chornobyl Collections took place on April 17 and traveled around the United States, set– Fund. He was a member of The tragedy, the Ukrainian Language Society 24, and also on May 9, 10 and 14 in front tling in California for several years. Ukrainian Museum, and the Ukrainian of Chicago decided to collect donations to of the following churches: Ss. volodymyr There, he did what he could to aid the institute was another of his favorite buy vitamins for the children who suffer and Olha (S454.76 was collected), St. Ukrainian cause - whether picking up a places. And he always proudly from its effects, volunteers accepted dona– Nicholas (S347.11) and St. volodymyr Ukrainian dissident at the airport or reminded me that he hadn't missed a tions in front of Ukrainian churches, at St. C$188). taking part in planning exhibits in San "Providna Nedilia" in South Bound Nicholas School and at the Daley College The children of St. Nicholas School col– Francisco. Brook, N.J., for the last 10 years. in Chicago. lected $226.75 and the children of Ridna it was in California that he became a Mr. Gardner was buried in a family Also, on May 14, Bohdan Bodnaruk of Shkola contributed $50. member of the Orthodox Church of plot at the New Уегпоп Presbyterian the Chicago society gave a short presenta– Donations also came from R.J. Daley America, often calling on his friends to Churchyard on April 29. He leaves tion for students of the School of College faculty in the amount of S130. attend its banquets in order to remind behind his mother, Sue Gardner, and Ukrainian Studies ("Ridna Shkola"), fol– Jesse Sander of Crystal Lake, ill., raised its members of the existence of another sister, Dr. Elizabeth Gardner, and many lowed by two short films on the aftermath S 102.75 by selling small pine trees. Orthodox Church, the Ukrainian friends. No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 5 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM CONvENTlON GREETlNGS: National Fraternal Congress of America

To the officers, directors and members achieved by the impressive numbers of charitable programs at the local level. We roster of 97, as an outstanding member. of the Ukrainian National Association fraternal acts, hours, events and disburse– anticipate 1993 results will show a Many special thanks and appreciation are inc.: ments reported to us by the society home remarkable increase as fraternalists report extended to Ulana Diachuk and Walter it is with pleasure that 1 extend frater– office. volunteer efforts of assistance to Sochan for their leadership contributions, nal greetings on behalf of the National in keeping with the NFCA motto, Midwest flood victims. active participation and support in the Fraternal Congress of America. "Joining Hands To Touch Lives," the Our hats are tipped to you, who are a National Fraternal Congress of America. Your convention offers a special time membership of fraternal benefit societies part of the almost 10 million fraternal Sincere best wishes for a successful and place to reflect on your accomplish– reporting in 1992 collectively held over volunteers making a difference in count- convention! ments and experiences over the past year. 785,475 fraternal events; performed less lives. We are proud to note the important con– 11,102,119 fraternal acts of service; and The NFCA has been affiliated with the Fraternally yours, tribution the Ukrainian National spent 61,286,464 hours doing so. And, Ukrainian National Association inc. for Jonni L. Miklos Association inc. membership has more than S236 million was spent on many years and counts the society, on our Executive vice-President

Father's Day events slated at Soyuzivka

JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - The Ukrainian National Association will celebrate Father's Day on Sunday, June 19, at Soyuzivka, the UNA resort in Kerhonkson, N.Y. Festivities will begin with divine liturgies at the Ukrainian Catholic church and the Ukrainian Orthodox chapel. in the afternoon, guests will have the opportunity to attend a special perfor– mance by vohon, a well-known 45-mem– ber dance ensemble from Edmonton. Samantha Marie, daughter of Tim and As in previous years, the UNA is urg– Christina Hardt, is a new member of ing branches and districts to encourage UNA Branch 423, the Yevhen members to attend this festive day in Konovalets Society, in Chicago. She was large numbers. UNA members and non- enrolled by her uncle, Stefko Kuropas, members alike are welcome to take part branch president. Her grandmother, in this celebration. Branches and districts Уега Gojewycz is branch secretary, and are encouraged to organize bus trips. For Nicholas Sinclair, son of Andrew and Margaret Wajda, and Katarina her great-grandfather Stephen Kuropas further information about this 10th annu– Antoinette, daughter of John and Nadia Wajda, were enrolled into UNA Branch is an honorary member of the UNA al Father's Day event, and reservations, 350 of Stamford, Conn., by their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Nikolaj Wajda. Supreme Assembly. call Soyuzivka at (914) 626-5641.

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Anna Danylewycz. grandfather, Fedir Slomoshynsky. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 No. 22 NEWS AND viEWS: Remember THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY our veterans on Memorial Day Playing by the rules by Joseph Trush applied to other ethnic communities such as the Poles, italians, irishmen and other This was a week that will be remembered for two salient series of events. in 1992 and 1993 Ukrainian communi– minorities. These so-called emigrants First, there was the Crimean crisis, as that autonomous republic, a con– ties throughout the world commemorated formed the combat backbone of the army stituent part of Ukraine, moved to re-adopt its 1992 Constitution and events the 50th anniversaries of important events and in every respect proved to America escalated from there, coming dangerously close, it seemed, to the brink of mili– in the continuous struggle for Ukraine's their worth as soldiers. tary confrontation. The document had given the Crimea so much independence independence, in 1992 it was the anniver– How did this total mobilization affect in contravention to the Constitution of Ukraine that the Ukrainian Parliament sary of the Ukrainian insurgent Army our communities? Let us present some moved to suspend it shortly after its original adoption. That scenario was (UPA); in 1993 it was that of the 1st statistics about the number of recruits repeated as Ukraine's newly elected Parliament again suspended the Crimean Division of the Ukrainian National Army contributed. For example, St. George Constitution and gave the autonomous republic's legislature 10 days to bring - the Galicia Division. Parish of New York City provided close its Constitution into conformity with Ukraine's. During the period between the two to 500 servicemen; St. John's of Newark, Then there was Russia's appearance in Brussels, before NATO defense minis– world wars, the Ukrainian people nurtured N.J. - 410; St. Demetrius of Carteret, N.J. ters, at which time Defense Minister Pavel Grachev told the alliance that his memories of those who fought and died - 315; the paramilitary organization country needs an expanded relationship with NATO — one that is "adequate to for the cause of freedom, and those men Chornomorska Sitch - 243; the New its weight" as a nuclear power. Just days earlier Russia had stated that it expected and women who gave their utmost in the York branch of MUN (Young Ukrainian assurances of special treatment before it agrees to join NATO's Partnership for struggle against oppressors in various for– Nationalists) - 10; Branch 10 of the Peace program. mations of the Ukrainian armed forces, it Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine These two developments on the European continent, though not directly was proper and necessary for a grateful (ODvU) - 27; and so on. These figures related, can be cited as warning signals regarding Russia's perception of itself nation to respect and remember its fight– represented a heavy contribution to and its "special" role in the post-Soviet world. ing men for their sacrifices. America's war efforts. Using these fig– in the case of the Crimea, it can be argued that there is a considerable degree This brings us to the subject of how ures as the basis for over-all figures, we of meddling by Russia in the affairs of that peninsula — some would say out- Ukrainian American veterans are treated arrive at a total of approximately 50,000 right encouragement for the Crimea to pursue an "independent" course. There in our Ukrainian communities. We may men from our communities who served in is substantial disinformation emanating from Russian sources concerning see the difference from one community events in the Crimea and Ukrainian reaction. (Just look at some of the past the U.S. Army from 1940 through 1945. to another, however, it would be correct When we honor our fallen heroes on week's sensational news reports carried by, among other media outlets, to say that, in general, there is a marked Ostankino ТУ, which reported fictitious troop movements.) And then there is Memorial Day, it would be appropriate difference in the levels of respect accord– to describe briefly the hardship and sacri– the matter of official Russian reaction to events in the Crimea. Russian ed our men who fought in the two world President Boris Yeltsin was quoted as saying that the Crimea "has the right to fices made by those still among us. Let wars, and the Korean and vietnam wars, the younger generation realize the grue– make its own decisions, and that is its business... .The main thing is that nei– as compared with those who were mem– ther we, nor Ukraine, meddle fin those decisions!." Apparently President some living conditions under which the bers of Ukrainian forces. war against Japan and Germany was con- Yeltsin had forgotten that the Crimea still is a part of Ukraine. As a Ukrainian American veteran with President Leonid Kravchuk criticized the Russian leadership and accused it ducted. over three years of combat service in the This brings us to the subject of actual of aggravating an already tense situation by issuing threats to another sover– Pacific Theatre, 1 see these differences of eign state. He added: "...Some statements made by Russia's highest leaders combat conditions. My more than three respect in entirely different dimensions. years of experience as an infantryman in are at variance with international norms. ...A president has the right to warn Of course, it may partially be the fault of elements within his country on critical matters, but has no right to tell the the Pacific reflects that of thousands of these veterans who did not present the others who served in the Pacific Theatre, leader of another state how to run the country's affairs." right image of themselves and did not Meanwhile, in Brussels, Russia continued to promote its line that it is "more it is almost impossible to describe the educate the Ukrainian public about their dedication and tenacity of the Japanese equal than others," noting that "Russia is interested in a more serious and sub– contributions to U;S. war efforts, in other stantive form of relations with NATO than envisaged by the Partnership for soldiers. They did not know or understand words, their experiences and sacrifices Peace program." Mr. Yeltsin told reporters in the Kremlin that Russia's special the words "to be captured" or "to retreat." against the toughest enemies were not status could be acknowledged in a protocol within the framework of PFP or in a They fought to the end. Thus, the only stated as vividly and effectively as that of separate document. PFP it should be recalled, was aimed at providing a limited solution was to kill or be killed by them. their compatriots in the Ukrainian armed form of cooperation within NATO, short of full membership. But Russia has Our second worst enemy was the jun– forces. Therefore, this short resume is an balked at being treated the same as other former Soviet republics and satellites. gle and its tropical climate. The scourge attempt to balance the picture, especially The international institute for Strategic Studies has criticized NATO for its of malaria and other tropical diseases concerning World War П. treatment of Russia, its former adversary. According to the think-tank, NATO was ever-present. Oppressive heat and First of all, before we dwell on the has given the impression that its refusal to grant membership to Poland, humidity kept everything wet 24 hours, events of the second world war, let us Hungary and the Czech Republic had been motivated by reluctance to upset day after day. Skin rashes were a con– briefly describe the make-up of our Russia. "To let it appear that Russians exercised a veto" over the Central stant problem and could not be cured Ukrainian community in America at that Europeans' membership was a mistake, the USS noted. A senior associate at because of wetness, various flies, bugs time. This was a well-organized and the Forum for international Policy, Arnold Kanter, voiced similar concerns: and mosquitoes attacked any exposed close-knit working class of people, who "We've gone from wanting to provide reassurance to Eastern and Central parts of the body, resulting in everlasting lived predominantaly in their own ghetto European nations without offending Russia, to wanting to provide reassurance bites that in many instances were infect– and had negligible contact with the to Russia even at the cost of offending Eastern and Central European nations." ed. Feet were afflicted with jungle rot, American world and no political clout. Thus, as events of the past week show, Russia continues to play the game of the result of perpetually wet boots. That was the situation in which we international relations by its own rules, selectively applying international stan– But even more serious were the psy– entered World War П. dards of conduct when that suits its needs, it continues to insist that it is a spe– chological effects brought on by combat The beginning of total mobilization, cial case, requiring special consideration from the world community. Whether conditions. We all feared becoming which started in the middle of December it calls itself a peacekeeper or protector, however, the truth is that Russia seeks "rock happy," or in other words having a 1940, swept all our young men into the the role of predominant power in what it considers its legitimate sphere of nervous breakdown. The expression armed forces. Being short on political influence. Therefore, it is up to the other world powers to insist that Russia, "rock happy" was coined after the total clout, we were literally thrown into the which so desires to be accepted as a major player on the international scene, destruction of vegetation by heavy naval most dangerous branches of the army, abide by universally accepted rules of behavior. gunfire and napalm bombs, which namely: infantry, armor, combat engineers exposed the white coral reef - leaving and field artillery. The very few who had nothing on the island save for bare rocks. a better education and knowledge of These were the conditions in which foot English were taken to the Navy, Coast soldiers existed and fought. They deserve Guard or Air Force, but the greatest num– our sincere thanks and a word of apprecia– ber became infantrymen, which is the tion when we observe Memorial Day. Turning the pages back... most dangerous and physically and psy– Memorial Day evokes a gamut of chologically demanding branch of service. emotions: sorrow, love, laughter, respect This means of selection was also and pride, it also is an expression of "May 30 will be a memorable day, not only for the Ruthenians rededication to the brave men and of Shamokin, but for everyone who has the good fortune to be a The author, a Ukrainian community women who died in defense of our free– Ruthenian." activist from New Jersey, is a World War dom and those still among us. We can These were the opening words of the Svoboda correspondent's description of the 11 veteran who served in the Pacific never forget how much they paid, or how first UNA convention, held in Shamokin, Pa., 100 years ago. Theater of combat operations. much we owe them. With a touch of melodrama, the writer described the day's weather: "From early morn– ing on, a beneficent May rain fell, as if it were our Mother Rus shedding tears of happiness when she saw that her children had not perished here, but were hurrying from all direc– SEND THE ED1TOR TO UKRA1NE tions with blue-and-yellow ribbons on their breasts to a council of the community." The convention was also a celebration of Ukrainian song, not in the least of which To order an air mail subscription to The Ukrainian Weekly for addressees were liturgical recitals and frequent renditions of "Shche ne vmerla Ukrayina." in Ukraine, send 3115 for subscription fee and postage costs to: Of course, it wasn't all song and high emotion. Stock was taken of membership rolls, insurance and benefit disbursement were discussed, and the next executive Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., (sovyet), headed by Chairman (Predsedatel) Teodosiy Talpash, was elected. Jersey City, NJ 07302. 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Cedar Lawn Cemetery in Clifton, N.J. veterans' markers UAv Maj. Myron Diduryk Post 30 of Ukraine s security in the spotlight Freehold, N.J., has become an active throughout the U.S. member in the New Jersey State vietnam Roy Allison, "Military Forces in the Soviet Successor States, Adelphi Paper 280" veterans Memorial in Holmdel, where a Dear Editor: (London: Brassey'sfor The international institute for Strategic Studies, 1993). memorial plate will bear the inscription: Peter von Ham, "Ukraine, Russia and European Security: implications for Western Following up on Natalia B. Lysyj's "in memory of Major Myron Diduryk." Policy, Chaillot Papers 13" (Paris: institute for Security Studies, Western European "letter to the editor" inquiring about the UAv Post 101 of Detroit recently partici– Union, February). Ukrainian American veterans' (UAv) pated in the placing of a monument dedi– plaque at the USS Arizona Memorial in cated to all Ukrainian veterans in their by Taras Kuzio missions of its future navy or its posture Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, 1 would like to note area. Many of these monuments are the towards Russia, while, "The challenge is that the Ukrainian American veterans sites for local Memorial Day services by LONDON - Roy Allison's "Adelphi to ensure the closed-cycle production of organization has other such markers in the organization. Paper" is the first Western study of an weapons and military hardware," as the U.S. A plaque similar to the one at The Ukrainian American veterans is an important area, the fate of the once for– Ukraine is dependent on "crucial compo– Pearl Harbor is located at Arlington organization composed of men and women midable Soviet armed forces and the nents and supplies from Russia." National Cemetery near Washington. who are honorably discharged veterans of emergence of separate security forces in Most serious test case UAv Post 1 in Philadelphia, which the U.S. Armed Forces of Ukrainian her– the newly independent states of the for– mer USSR. was composed of World War 1 veterans, itage or descent. Membership is open to all Peter van Ham is a research fellow of in 1923 participated in the dedication of branches of the service, including the The study divides the territory of the the institute for Security Studies of the a monument (for all Ukrainian veterans) reserves or the National Guard, wartime or former Soviet Union (FSU) into a num– Western European Union (the military at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fox Chase, Pa. peacetime service. ber of regions, placing Ukraine together arm of the European Union). The author with Belarus and the Baltic states in one UAv Post 1 no longer exists, but the Honorably discharged veterans of the regards Ukraine "as the most serious test section, in the case of all the republics of monument still stands. Today, this is the U.S. Armed Forces are invited to join the case in which Russia has the opportunity the FSU, the security policies and mili– site of Memorial Day services organized UAv. Call or write: Ukrainian American to prove that it has shed its century-old tary options chosen will "reflect underly– by other UAv posts in the Philadelphia veterans, P.O. Box 13, Windsor, NJ 08561; imperialist mode." ing national threat perceptions and mili– area. telephone, (609) 394-4824 (George The study concludes that the West tary principles." UAv Post 6 of Newark, N.J., has a Miziuk); or (201) 762-2827 (Andrew should do more to support Ukrainian This threat perception influences plans monument dedicated at Hollywood Keybida). independence, particularly by encourag– for future force structures, although eco– Cemetery in Union, N.J. UAv Pvt. ing Russia to move away from empire George Miziuk nomic constraints will remain a crucial Nicholas Minue Post 7 of New York City building. But the author also adds anoth– Hamilton Township, N.J. hindrance. The military relationship with placed a flagpole with a plaque at er conclusion: "the West must recognize Russia is crucial to all of the FSU Thompkins Square Park. UAv Post 17 of The writer is New Jersey state comman– that Russia has legitimate security inter– republics. Passaic, N.J., dedicated a monument at der of the Ukrainian American veterans. ests in the former Soviet Union (FSU)." Mr. Allison, head of the Russian and As the author concedes, "it will be diffi– OS Program at the Royal institute for cult to blend these two, somewhat con– international Affairs, argues that "The flicting policy axioms into a consistent establishment of Ukraine as an indepen– strategy." dent state is the most significant After the Russian parliamentary elec– geostrategic development in Europe tions in December 1993, "it is very since the end of the second world war." unlikely that Moscow will be prepared to Ukraine is the only republic of the FSU adopt a more compromising policy with the capacity to "challenge and face towards Ukraine," and "contingency down serious Russian military threats, planners in Kyyiv will nevertheless have and its defense-policy orientation will to allow for the possibility of a Russia continue to influence the military choices which is far less congenial to Ukrainian of smaller OS states as well as the mili– independence..." The author believes the tary planning of its other Western neigh– large Russian population in Ukraine bors." "guarantee close Russian involvement in A major problem for Ukrainian mili– Ukraine's internal politics" and trouble is tary planning remains the inherited force certain to arise in the Crimea. structure, which is based, according to Mr. van Ham's study is the most per– Soviet theater warfare plans, on its func– ceptive when discussing Western policies tion as part of the first strategic echelon towards Ukraine and Russia. The col- in a large-scale westward offensive. lapse of the FSU, after all, "changed There are therefore, few, if any, military everything except the way we think, bases in eastern Ukraine, where the indeed, it has taken more than a year for greatest threat to Ukrainian independence Western analysts to grasp the fact that the Placed in 1923 jointly by Ukrainian American veterans Post 1 and veterans of lies. Relocation to northern and eastern Soviet Union has spawned several inde– Ukrainian Armies, this granite obelisk at St. Mary's Cemetery in Fox Chase, Pa., Ukraine in the short term is out of the pendent non-Russian states." is the site of Memorial Day services. question due to prohibitive costs. Ukraine has been treated on the mar- But Mr. Allison believes that this gins, the majority of aid went to Russia, they now feel free to talk back to the should not necessarily be a problem and Ukraine obtained attention only with Pushing Ukraine United States representatives, though they because large-scale conflict with Russia regard to nuclear weapons. American came bearing gifts as well as a plan for during this decade is unlikely, since the policy towards the FSU has been raising Ukraine out of the pit she has dug CFE Treaty places limits on the move– on economic reform described as "hesitant in tone, trivial in for itself, or better to say, that is being ment of Russian forces west of the Urals, Dear Editor: content, humiliating in impact," lacking dug for it by the "party in power." in addition, the military equipment inher– confidence, constructiveness and vision. Ukraine has come a long way since The details of the American plan, as set ited by Ukraine (four tank, 15 motor rifle Often, U.S. policy only served to height- August 24, 1991, the day it proclaimed forth in the article, seem reasonable and and three artillery divisions) "is suffi– en Ukrainian insecurity, the author says. its independence. At that time Ukrainians certainly worth considering. But in reject– ciently powerful, fevenj if maldeployed But it was not only the U.S. that had a were still complaining of neglect and dis– ing it, valentyn Landyk, Ukrainian deputy at present, to form a deterrent against "Ukrainian problem." So did other coun– interest on the part of the world toward prime minister for foreign economic rela– Russia." tries, such as France. Former French them and their affairs. tions, calls on the United States "to stop The various plans mooted to improve President valery Giscard d'Estaing But, by now, circumstances have pushing Ukraine to start reforms." the technical base and proficiency of the argued in early 1993 that "Ukraine's changed. Not only do articles about But isn't that precisely what is need– Ukrainian armed forces are not grounded independence is no more justified than Ukraine, many of them lengthy, appear ed? in the economic facts of life; the author that of the Rhone-Alps region of France frequently in the world press, but also the believes: "overzealous efforts by Kyyiv to Several years ago the Ukrainian diaspo– would be." Ukrainian response has changed. develop large, modern forces with a pro– ra tacitly pledged to refrain from engaging This Russia-first policy by Western A case in point is an article that fessional core are likely to be frustrated." in politics of the home country, it seems governments was caused by three factors. appeared in The Ukrainian Weekly of Ukrainian military expenditures were that Ukrainians have honored that pledge, First, in the early stages, it was caused by May 8 of this year. Headlined "U.S. 9.7 percent of last year's national budget, confining themselves to generous contri– inertia, and hence countries were cau– announces program to spur economic which, Mr. Allison believes, "is an butions to education, health, preserving tious in not wanting to antagonize Russia recovery in Ukraine," in a none too subtle unsustainable defense burden except for historical archives and other non-political by encouraging the disintegration of the way it indicates a shift in attitude on the a temporary, transitional period." needs of our cousins in Ukraine. FSU. part of Ukrainians. Less than three years Ukraine plans ground forces consisting But does that pledge include standing Second, the disintegration of the FSU ago such a story would have evoked jubi– of seven or eight combined arms divi– by and watching Ukraine self-destruct? placed obstacles in the path of far-reach– lation in the Ukrainian community. Now, sions, six or seven motorized rifle and Does it include keeping silent while in ing U.S.-Russian plans for denucleariza– instead of being given the most important tank brigades, six or seven artillery crude terms it dismisses a golden oppor– tion. Thus, "For a long time, the United space, at the upper right of the page, it is brigades and two or three army aviation tunity to set forth at last, with the help of States and Western Europe have viewed relegated to a secondary position, below brigades (although Mr. Allison believes the American government, on the long Ukraine chiefly as a proliferation prob– the fold. Not only that, but Ukrainians again that this can be only a long-term seem to have become so self-assured that (Continued on page 12) goal). Ukraine still has not elaborated the (Continued on page 13) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 No. 22 Kyyiv-born Oleksander Burakovsky comments on Ukrainian-Jewish relations

by Marta Kolomayets Jews, Russians, Poles, Bulgarians, Greeks, but we were a people working for a common goal," he said. JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - Less than four years ago, But, according to Mr. Burakovsky, Rukh lost its Oleksander Burakovsky thought fate had given him momentum because it did not become a party in 1990. it another chance — a chance to live in a free and democ– was a time that people were looking for an idea they ratic Ukraine, to foster Ukrainian-Jewish relations, to could embrace. contribute to the rebirth of a European nation, in which "The idea of communism was dying; the idea of God people of all nationalities were given equal opportuni– did not dominate nor does it dominate today," he said. ties, guarantees of individual rights and freedoms. "The idea of the national rebirth of Ukraine in 1990 was But fate often plays dirty tricks on people, and today one which would have sent the people to the barri– Mr. Burakovsky, 58, is a newly arrived emigre, living cades," explained Mr. Burakovsky. on Staten island with his wife and teenage daughter, dis– The Jewish activist began working with the Rukh illusioned with the grand ideas of today's party of power Nationalities Council, organizing a nationalities con– in Ukraine, of promises made by democratic movements gress (All-Ukrainian inter-Ethnic Congress) in Odessa such as Rukh for fair treatment of all peoples who reside in November 1991, less than one month before the first on the territory of this fledgling state. presidential elections in Ukraine. "People told us that Below he offers some thoughts on Ukraine's current such a congress had not been held in Ukraine since the situation, what went wrong and what lies ahead for Ukrainian National Republic of Mykhailo Hrushevsky, Ukraine, as well as the real possibility of a Yugoslavian- and even then it did not garner such interest," he said, type powder keg developing in this former republic of adding that more than 100 ethnic minorities were repre– the Soviet Union. sented there and all overwhelmingly supported "if people, such as 1, leave Ukraine at this time, this is Ukrainian independence. a tragedy not only for me, it is a tragedy for Ukraine," "Either Ukraine will achieve independence and said Mr. Burakovsky, on a recent visit to The Weekly become a free and rich country, or it will remain a offices in Jersey City. colony doomed to deprivation of its material production While growing up in Ukraine and later attending the and intellectual resources through imperial policies Moscow Telecommunications institute in the 1960s, Mr. directed at the genocide of nationalities and national eth– Oleksander Burakovsky Burakovsky, a native of Kyyiv, never denied his Jewish nic groups. roots. He admits that it was impossible for him to open– "This state will make us masters of our own fate, will occurs at a time when the people are hungry and hope- ly practice his beliefs, but adds that his situation was not give us political, social and economic freedom," wrote less," he added. unique. the representatives at the congress. He is also concerned with Russia's expansionist "We all had it tough; we were under the thumb of Mr. Burakovsky said their nationalities platform was mood and noted that this, coupled with the attempts by Moscow, under the yoke of communism. And Moscow based on the guarantees of national rights for all citizens some Ukrainians to create a pure ethnic state, can lead to did not distinguish between Ukrainians and national of Ukraine. "We did not distinguish between non- a powder-keg situation. Mr. Burakovsky added that he minorities, who all had it bad because they were little Ukrainians and Ukrainians," he added. hopes the leadership can address such issues before this brother. Each and every one of us dealt with it in his But the ideas that were nurtured by Rukh and its leads to an explosive situation. own way. Some drank, some worked, some wrote." Nationalities Council were later misconstrued by the Although he is currently physically distant from his Mr. Burakovsky delved into his writing. "Pain would party in power; the government disregarded suggestions Kyyivan roots, Mr. Burakovsky keeps abreast of the polit– encompass me, and 1 would sit down and write," he submitted by this group and Mr. Burakovsky's frustra– ical situation in Ukraine. He is also hoping to move with said, explaining that his pain resulted in nine novels, tions mounted. projects he initiated in Kyyiv, many of which concern books and collections of prose. "i'm too old to go through this again," said Mr. Ukrainian– Jewish relations, relations with a 1,000-year-old One novel, "Hotenyu," (O God, in Yiddish), tells the Burakovsky, explaining his final decision to emigrate in history, relations too deeply rooted to be severed. story of Ukrainian-Jewish relations, the story of the late 1993. І wanted to do more for Ukraine, for the Mr. Burakovsky, who served as the chairman of the interaction of these two nationalities. Written in 1976, development of Ukrainian–Jewish relations, and it is my Sholom Aleichem Society, a Jewish literary-cultural Mr. Burakovsky said that some writers7colleagues told bitter pain that those in power today did not allow me to organization in Kyyiv from 1989 to 1993, continues to him that his work would not be published for another doit. be active in projects celebrating the 135th anniversary of 200 years. "1 had had a chance to emigrate in the 1970s, during this playwright's birth. So, when it appeared in the literary magazine Kyyiv the wave, but then 1 had hope. Now, 1 have to think of The editor of the quarterly journal Ukraine-lsrael in 1988, Mr. Burakovsky , who refers to himself as a my family and their future." from May 1992 until he emigrated to the United States, romantic, saw democratization beginning. He is worried about the change of mood in Ukraine, Mr. Burakovsky is interested in establishing a "That was the golden period, 1988 through 1991," he the emergence of ultra-nationalists who want to create Ukrainian-Jewish magazine which would not only said, getting misty-eyed recalling the first days of Rukh, an ethnic state, a Ukraine only for Ukrainians. He admit– examine the past of these two peoples, but also explore the Popular Movement of Ukraine. He was one of the ted that he has seen the emergence of anti-Semitism their present and future, and look at Ukrainian Jewish original organizers and co-founders of Rukh, working among this wing of Ukrainian so-called patriots who relations in Ukraine, and in the diaspora. with the Council of Nationalities, and becoming its head exhibit fascist tendencies. "There's no difference "Although 1 am Jewish, Ukraine is my homeland, the in December 1989. between what the Communists did for decades and what land where my parents were born, the land where 1 was "Rukh was multi-national; it was truly a gathering they want," he said. raised and where 1 gave birth to my children. So, if there place for the intelligentsia in Ukraine, the elite, it was a "Sure, they can guarantee these people something to is something 1 can do for its welfare, for the good of movement that everyone needed. And it became the eat. But they don't consider the consequences for tomor– Ukrainian– Jewish relations, 1 am at its service," he con- force that united people. We were no longer Ukrainians, row. This is the most dangerous situation, because it eluded. FOR THE RECORD: 50th anniversary of the Janowska death camp

On October 18-20, 1993, an international meeting and historical conference those noble people who rescued Jews and other people from liquidation by the Nazis. took place in Lviv, dedicated to the 50th anniversary of the Janowska death camp The lessons of the Holocaust and Janowska Camp are a further proof of the need tragedy. The events were organized by the international Memorial Fund Janowska for timely resistance to anti-Semitism, prejudice against Ukrainians and other chau– Camp and the Lviv branch of Memorial, and with the assistance of the regional and vinistic tendencies which unfortunately exist sometimes even today. Chauvinistic, municipal authorities, the mayor of Freiburg, Germany (a city twinned with Lviv). pro-imperialist circles and groups in Russia and Ukraine are the material and ideo– The newly organized Committee of Assistance to the Janowska Camp Fund also logical sponsors of such tendencies. National extremist organizations, in alliance gave considerable help. with the above-mentioned, kindle conflict between nationalities, and spread the Former inmates of Janowska Camp, non-government organizations, academics notion of the superiority of Ukrainians over other nationalities, the Jews in particu– from lsrael, Germany, Poland, Russia, the U.S.A. and Great Britain, the German lar. All this impedes the building of the Ukrainian sovereign democratic State. deputy in Ukraine, Michael Worbs, the deputy mayor of Freiburg, Peter Heller, and The participants of the meeting and historical conference have resolved to a delegation of the German student federation also took part in the conference. address the relevant state institutions and non-governmental organizations with Greetings were received from the president of Ukraine, Leonid Kravchuk, and these proposals: from the minister for ethnic minorities and emigration, Oleksander Yemets. The 1. To restore the condition of the area of the former Janowska Camp within one participants adopted the following declaration. year, including the removal of such present activities as the breeding kennels, pig farm and alcoholic detoxification unit. Fifty years have passed since the Janowska Death Camp tragedy, during which 2. To create a memorial complex at Janowska Camp which would consist of tens of thousands of Jews, Ukrainians, Poles and people of other nationalities were memorial buildings dedicated to the victims of Nazi genocide, a museum and a his– murdered. Knowledge of this tragedy was suppressed by the Communist regime. torical and cultural center. The site on which the Janowska Death Camp was situated during the occupation 3. To create an international Documentation and Research Center of the history is the only such site in Europe, of all the former German concentration camps, that and culture of the Jews of Galicia. This center would be based in the Lviv section of bears no memorial plaque so far. The location there of facilities which are incompati– Jewish history of the institute of National Relations and Politics of the Ukrainian ble with respect to the memory of thousands of murdered people seems immoral. Academy of Sciences and the Lviv Regional Center of Research into Jewish As long ago as 1989, the Lviv f-basedj organization Memorial raised the question of Problems together with the Lviv organization Memorial. commemorating the Janowska Camp victims, it is only now, in independent Ukraine, 4. Every autumn, to commemorate the tragedy of Janowska Death Camp^ hold when the total process of national renaissance has spread to the Jewish people, that the possibility has appeared of bringing back to life the tragic events, commemorating (Continued on page 12) No. 22^ THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994^^9 ART REviEW: Winnipeg exhibit Historic Preservation News editor focuses on long-forgotten stitches reflects on impressions of Ukraine byJeffPicknicki years, she has traveled to many villages by Maria Kulczycky had been recently refurbished. Town offi– in western Ukraine, making inquiries, cials showed Mr. Berke elaborate plans for W1NN1PEG - in these days of Ninja studying the embroidery and learning the WASHINGTON - A trip to Ukraine preserving landmarks, the historic core and Turtle pysanky and a certain unnamed stitches, in most cases, she said the will dispel the "onion dome fixation" the surrounding landscape. restaurant serving pyrohy with gua– women she interviews are more than that most architectural historians have, Mr. Berke cited the destruction of camole, it's obvious that Ukrainian cul– willing participants, even though many noted Arnold Berke. architecture and misuse of landmarks ture, for good or for bad, has begun to of them have forgotten or no longer use The executive editor of Historic during the Stalinist era. New construc– move with the times. Fortunately, how– the old stitches in their own work. They Preservation News, Mr. Berke traveled tion, as on Khreshchatyk in Kyyiv, was ever, some things are still sacred, as І do, however, allow her to photograph through Ukraine for two weeks in "architecturally depressing." Many recently discovered at an exhibit of their heirloom embroideries and some September 1992 as a guest of Heritage of churches were used for a variety of pur- Ukrainian embroidery by Olena even give or sell her shirts, ritual cloths Ukraine Magazine. His article on his poses, ranging from concert halls and Stakhurska of Lviv, which was held at or other items for her collection. impressions appeared in Historic cinemas to museums and warehouses. the University of Manitoba's Fort Garry in discussing her work, Mrs. Preservation, a publication of the National One structure in particular, St. Michael campus. Stakhurska also spoke candidly about Trust for Historic Preservation. of the Golden Domes, was leveled in a The exhibit, titled "vyshyvka: Stitches the problems she is presently encounter– On April 22, he shared his observations Soviet scheme to rebuild the central city You Never Knew," offered spectators a ing in trying to publish her research. with members of The Washington Group. as a model of the historic city center. The look at approximately 25 items of While she has prepared a manuscript, Generally, Mr. Berke observed, Ukraine city center was never completed, but embroidery, and featured many of the complete with numerous color pho– has been misnamed and misdescribed, meanwhile, only the foundation remains long-forgotten patterns and archaic tographs and illustrations, a lack of fund– though it is a distinctive nation, not a of the immense church. stitches that Mrs. Stakhurska has ing is preventing her from having the region or a province. Examples of its Mr. Berke also commented on the researched, collected and recreated over book printed and thereby making her architecture, some of it dating back 1,000 parks in several cities where examples of the past 30 years. research available to a wider audience, years, show much Western influence, Ukrainian architecture, from the wood These items, which consisted of sam– both in Ukraine and in North America though they have an identifiable style. and straw huts to various types of ples of rushnyky (Ukrainian ritual tow- (ideally, she hopes to publish it with a The world heritage list maintained by churches, have been brought from els), women's blouses (more elaborately bilingual Ukrainian-English text). UNESCO, a compendium of great struc– regions all across the country, "it makes decorated than those belonging to the in an attempt to secure some sources tures around the world, Berke noted, lists a good lesson for children, and at least men, 1 was told) and kerchiefs, represent– of funding and provide publicity for the two Ukrainian edifices: St. Sophia Sobor, we know these structures have been pre– ed a cross-section of the various different project, however, a committee of inter– a distinctly Byzantine structure, and the served," he noted. patterns and stitches native to western ested persons, spearheaded by Winni– Pecherska Lavra in Kyyiv (Monastery of At the time of his visit, Mr. Berke was Ukrainian counties and villages. pegger Orysia Tracz (who assisted in the Caves), both among Ukraine's oldest "quite optimistic about the state of preser– Speaking in Ukrainian, Mrs. organizing the exhibit and acted as inter– buildings. vation" in Ukraine. He was guided Stakhurska offered spectators explana– preter for Mrs. Stakhurska), is being Particularly notable for its architectur– through Ukraine by Anatoly Serikov, the tions about the individual items and will– formed locally to assist in bringing this al grace is St. Andrew's Cathedral in editor of the popular history and historic ingly answered their questions about her worthwhile project to fruition. Kyyiv, built in 1767 by Bartolomeo preservation magazine, Heritage of Rastrelli, the famous italian architect research and fieldwork throughout west– Attendance at the exhibit and recep– Ukraine, published in Kyyiv. But the fol– who also built St. Petersburg's Winter ern Ukraine. As she explained, embroi– tion was very good. As expected, most of lowing year he became more pessimistic. Palace. He also designed the Mariynsky dery patterns, stitches and colors exhibit the spectators were women, many of He had met individuals who were perse– Palace in Kyyiv, built in 1752 for the regional differences with variations being whom were knowledgeable in embroi– verin. However "the central fact of preser– Russian Empress Elizabeth, which hous– found from province to province and, on dery techniques themselves, and this vation is money, in a period of inflation, es the offices of the president. many occasions, even from village to vil– writer was one of only a few men in the forget indigenous money," he said. lage. crowd, (in fact, 1 looked so out of place Another structure undergoing renova– The first major law of historic preser– in fact, in one of the most interesting that 1 was asked for directions to the boil– tion is the Rozumovsky Palace near vation was passed in 1978 in Ukraine, examples of these regional differences, er room by a U of M employee who Baturyn, whose style is strikingly classi– though it has not been carried out well, she showed a sample of embroidery from assumed 1 was the janitor.) This notwith– cal. "When 1 saw it, 1 wondered if this Mr. Berke explained. A new law pro- Kosiv County of western Ukraine which standing, the exhibit was a feast for the Rozumovsky had anything to do with the posed by the verkhovna Rada has been manifested these differences even within eyes and one 1 would not have missed. Beethoven quartets 1 enjoy so much. mired in debate about whether to main- the same village, "in verbovets, there is The vibrant colors, the beautiful and They told me he was the same one," Mr. tain the inherited centralized system or to a street which runs through the center of intricate details of the embroidery and Berke related. adopt a more decentralized one. Some the village. "Because of the way the tra– the truly artistic work done by Mrs. Another highlight is Rynok (Market) 130,000 landmarks of culture were iden– dition developed, those women living on Stakhurska made me wince at the Square in Lviv, "lined with magnificent tified and registered by 1986. A comput– one side of the street use a particular thought that, given the same needle and town houses" ranging in style from Gothic erization of the national landmarks sur– technique and combination of colors for thread, 1 would be able to do nothing to Art Nouveau. One structure, dating vey also has been initiated at the State their embroidery and those living across more than sew on a button. back to 1580 with an interior courtyard, is Research institute of the History of the street use patterns, colors and stitches One last remark: For anyone interested in the italian renaissance style. Architecture and Planning. which are markedly different. Just by in making a donation to assist Mrs. A memorable spot in Mr. Berke's trip Mr. Berke recognized the restoration looking at an embroidery from this area, Stakhurska in publishing her book, an was the town of Hlukhiv, which was cele– efforts of the Ukrainian diaspora, such as one can recognize in which part of the account has been opened on her behalf at brating its 1,000th year when he visited. the refurbishing of the 1898 Grand Hotel village it was made," she pointed out. Carpathia Credit Union, 950 Main St., "At one entrance to town, arching over the in Lviv by Marta Fedoriw, owner of an Mrs. Stakhurska, a very pleasant and Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2W 2P4; tele- road, stood the stuccoed 1765 Kyyiv Gate, Allentown, Pa., travel bureau, and the articulate woman, has dedicated much of phone, (204) 989-7400. The account white and pristine," he related. The town restoration of the Castle of Richard the her life to this project. Over the last 30 number is 174771 (Yyshyvka). also had an impressive cathedral, the Lionhearted into a hotel by three The Church of the Savior, and St. Nicholas Washington Group members: Tamara Church, a "brilliant example" of Ukrainian Woroby, George Chopivsky and vitalij Ukrainian embroidery featured Baroque. Many of the structures in Hlukhiv Garber. in Piecework magazine article LOvELAND, Colo. - An 11-page arti– Krynytzka and being aware of her handi– cle, titled "Mother Severyna's Mission: work and collection, Mr. Kunko was Ukrainian Embroidery" by Tatjana confident in calling on the editor of the Krynytzka (daughter of Dr. Severyn Colorado-based magazine. The editor Levitsky, "Siryi Lev," of Ukrainian Sich arranged for a meeting with a local free- Riflemen and Plast fame), appears in the lance journalist, it turned out that the May7June issue of Piecework magazine, a journalist's husband was of Ukrainian national fiber arts publication. heritage and mutual appreciation blos– The article came to be published somed for the project at hand, through the efforts of volodymyr volodymyr's experience as the staff pho– Kunko. The premier issue of the maga– tographer at the School of Art at the zine was published March7April of University of Washington some 10 years 1993. Mr. Kunko was standing at the ago was put to use when he offered to do magazine rack of the university book- the photo shoot. store when he overheard two women The magazine is available now at commenting on the beauty of Ukrainian newsstands (S4 U.S7S5.50 Canadian) or embroidery. Noting where the women from the publisher: interweave Press, replaced the magazine, he was pleased inc., 201 E. Fourth St., Loveland, CO to discover an article on Anna Kuczma 80537; (303) 669-7672. The premiere of Chicago. issue featuring Anna Kuczma may also Having a special friendship with Ms. be available. Arnold Berke, executive editor of Historic Perservation News. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 No. 22

The Big Apple - a wonderful town by Helen Smindak

New York, New York, it's a wonder– Kuzyshyn and vasyl Semeniuk, who ful town, especially in the springtime, began their artistic careers in the 1970s when the sun beams down on pedestrians and 1980s, and Nadia Kaplish, a 1990 in light summer garb and trees and graduate of the Lviv Polygraphic institute flower beds bright and fresh after new- and the sole woman in the group. fallen rain. The Promin vocal Ensemble, which There are street festivals all over town, has been in existence for 20 years, and the Ukrainian community was right recently celebrated its anniversary with a in there last weekend with its annual retrospective of significant pieces of three-day celebration on East Seventh music in its history - the "first" piece Street - a block-long bazaar of Ukrainian from Ukrainian opera (Rusalka's Easter), craftwork, art, books, cassettes and jew– the "first" piece with bandura accompa– elry, tons of varenyky, holubtsi and niment (The Travelling Kozaks), the kovbasa, and an assortment of delectable "first" piece after the all-girl group added pastries and tortes. men to its ranks (Bortniansky's Prayer to The Surma shop, near Third Avenue, the Blessed virgin), and ihor attracted scores of fans, as always, and Sonevytsky's Wedding March, which friends of owner Myron Surmach, his was premiered by Promin and the wife, Magda, and daughter, Daria Krushelnytsky Drama Studio in 1988. vigilante. At the other end of the street, Held before a full house in the concert Brewsky's, the pub owned by Sviatoslav hall at the Ukrainian National Home on Kuziw, added a large tent to the line-up Second Avenue, the concert was given in of booths and showed the films "Taras an informal cafe atmosphere that includ– Bulba" and "The Chornobyl Disaster," ed a light buffet. Directed by Bohdanna along with some non-Ukrainian movies. Wolansky, who often accompanies the A large stage at the corner of Seventh singers on guitar, Promin began as a Street and Shevchenko Place showcased women's ensemble, opening its member- Ukrainian dance and musical groups, ship to men in 1979. The 16-member drawing crowds of enthusiastic onlookers. ensemble, which performs at festivals, A great hit with audiences were per– Easter and Christmas concerts and formances by Syzokryli Ensemble of Ukrainian national commemorations, New York and the Ukrainian dance released an album of Ukrainian and inter- schools from irvington and Passaic, N.J., national Christmas carols in 1993, "Sing directed by Roma Pry ma Bohachevsky; a Song of Christmas." St. George's Academy Dancers, directed by Daria Genza and Sister Monica, and Lower Broadway ftDowntow n the Mriya Ensemble of Hempstead, N.Y., ^ On May 15, the Leontovych Quartet, whose director is Olya Genza. Hahilky originally from Kyyiv, gave a concert of were presented by St. George's young– music by Haydn, Barber and sters under the direction of Mrs. Genza A man's sheepskin coat from the Borshchiv region of Ukraine. Shostakovich at St. Paul's Chapel, the and Sister Gabriela. architectural landmark from 1776 that America, told me she would be giving a by Harasym Makovsky of Philadelphia, Providing musical interludes were the stands on Broadway near Fulton Street. demonstration of Ukrainian pastry-mak– who has also constructed miniature hous– Barvinok Folklore Ensemble, led by m The New York premiere of a bilin– ing on May 25. She planned to show par– es and tools typical of the Borshchiv area Andrij Yahnycz; the Lastivky vocal gual version of "Yara's Forest Song," ticipants of the Great Neck Schools for the exhibit. Ensemble directed by the Rev. Michael based on the classic play by Lesia Adult Education Program how to prepare A side note, gleaned from Ms. Shust: Lew; the Cheresz orchestra, director Ukrainka, will be given by the Yarn Arts apple-filled squares, tiny cookies and a Mrs. Wolynetz, the museum's educational Andrij Miliawsky; and the Oberehy Group at La Mama ETC between June 10 three-nut torte layered with apricot butter program director and curator of the folk orchestra, whose leader is Mykola and 26. Members of the Yara Arts Group and topped with whipped cream. A small art collection, was recently featured in Oleksyschyn. who travelled to Ukraine last month cre– Easter basket and some pysanky would The New York Times. Titled ''Ukrainians Soloists included sopranos Laryssa ated the bilingual play in collaboration be used as a take-off point for comments imbue Cloth with Life," the story by Magun Huryn and Anna Bachynsky, with the Kurbas Young Theatre of Lviv. on Ukrainian Easter traditions. The pas- Patrica Leigh Brown appeared on the basso Anatolij Panchosznyj, bandurist Director virlana Tkacz says the play front page of The Times' Home section, Tania Lobuda and humorist ivanna try demonstration was scheduled to be reveals man's disruption of cycles in spotlighting Mrs. Wolynetz's lifetime love Mazur. The stage proceedings were held at the Cumberland Adult Center in nature and the shifting boundaries of of Ukrainian embroidery and the use of emceed by Ulana Kekish and Ms. Great Neck, N.Y. wilderness and civilization. To achieve ethnic traditions in home design. Bachynsky, with Ms. Mazur and Taras Little Ukraine in bloom this, the play combines segments of a Mazur taking over the microphone for The Chryzanta Gallery at 98 Second translation of Lesia Ukrainka's "Forest some groups. Ukrainian establishments elsewhere in Ave. is showing intricately fashioned Song" with contemporary American poet– The Dumka Chorus of New York, the East village were busy over the glass vases by the husband-wife team of ry, pagan myths and ancient songs. La directed by vasyl Hrechynsky, gave a weekend, too. Along Second Avenue, Stanislav Adamenko and Maria Ralko, Mama is located at 74A E. Fourth St. For concert in St. George's Church immedi– visitors were stopping in at The Ukrainian together with the work of other artists dates, times, tickets, call (212) 475-7710. ately after Sunday's noontime liturgy. Museum, the Association of Ukrainian from Kyyiv and Lviv and such well- Wandering through the fair on Artists' gallery and the Chryzanta known Ukrainian American favorites as The theater district Gallery. Others shopped at the East Bohdan Borzemsky, Jacques Hnizdovsky Saturday afternoon, 1 observed a group of 9 Olympic champions Oksana Baiul German tourists strolling by, chatted with village Meat Market on Second Avenue and Christine Holowchak-DeBarry. and Kurowycky Meats on First Avenue, Gallery owner Chryzanta Kaminsky and viktor Petrenko enthralled the audi– some New Jersey friends and ran into ence at Madison Square Garden on May John O. Flis, the former UNA supreme or browsed at the Fialka Boutique on East Hentisz pointed out Liubart Lishchyn– Ninth Street. sky's stunning necklaces, which combine 2 with their solo performances, then president, who reminisced about New topped off the evening with a snappy The museum, currently showing coins, crosses and beads, a large oil York's first Ukrainian Festival, held in duet to rock music. The spectacular show regional folk costumes, is putting the fin– painting by Kyyivan Serhij Zvyahintsev, 1976 as part of the city's Bicentennial was just one stop on a U.S. tour by ishing touches on an exhibit of folk art and work by Roman and Margit Selsky. celebration. Mr. Flis headed the festival Olympic gold, silver and bronze medal– and customs of the Borshchiv region Other works bear the names of artists committee, formed by the United ists (at the Baltimore show, which was (along with a 64-page catalogue) and an who are famous in Ukraine - Patyk, Ukrainian Organizations of New York. broadcast on Tv, the intros for Oksana exhibit of oils and watercolors by New Hnatenko and Kostyrka. Well worth see– Since then, the street fair has been spon– and viktor made it clear that they are Jersey artist Orest Hladky. The two ing, the exhibit will be open through the sored by St. George's Ukrainian Catholic "from Ukraine"). Although there were no exhibits will open simultaneously on end of June. Gallery hours are Friday, Church, with the Rev. Lavrentij blue-and-yellow flags visible at the June 19. invitations are ready to be noon to 8 p.m., Saturday, noon to 6 p.m., Lawreniuk as general coordinator. Garden, the giant neon sign above the mailed for a June 26 fund-raising event and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. Edward Kaminskyj has been in charge of rink kept flashing the message (a garden party-picnic) at the estate of St. At the Association of Ukrainian the stage presentations since the very "Ukrainian American Youth Club in Josaphat's Monastery in Glen Cove, Artists' gallery, 136 Second Ave., first fair, and St. George's pastor, the attendance" before the program began. N.Y., on Long island. Mykhajlo Barabash of Lviv was in charge Rev. Patrick Paschak, provides over-all 9 During the past month, Jack Palance of a large group of graphics that included supervision. Museum director Maria Shust and has been seen on movie screens (in "Cops pastels and watercolors. Mr. Barabash, During the afternoon, 1 also spoke to Lubov Wolynetz, curator of the folk art and Robbersons" with Chevy Chase) and who has been in the U.S. before, gener– Natalka Duma, one of the ladies on duty collection, working overtime on Saturday on Tv (in "Twilight Zone: Rod Serling's ously offered to bring works by seven at the UNWLA Branch 83 booth, where in preparation for the next day's annual Lost Classics"), but on June 2 he'll other artists from Lviv as well as his own, customers were stopping to make a selec– meeting of the board of trustees, pointed appear in person at the Ziegfeld Theater, and these have been on dispfay at the tion from a tempting array of tortes and out that the Borshchiv exhibit will Broadway and West 54th Street. He'll be gallery since May 15. The artists are pastries. Mrs. Duma, the administrator of include 11 full folk costumes, some 50 there for the gala premiere of "City Our Life magazine, published by the embroidered men's shirts and a group of Borys Drobotiuk, ihor Kopchik, Bohdan Ukrainian National Women's League of textiles. Most of the items were donated Musiyevskyj, Dmytro Paruta, Josyp (Continued on page 16) No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 11 Ukrainian Museum of Canada The tree of life in Ukrainian culture exhibit highlights ancient motif by Tamara Onyschuk in embroidery, the tree of life motif usually takes the form of a symmetri– by Oksana Zakydalsky importance in Ukrainian traditions and The mythologies of various cultures cal flowering tree. A large flower, its adaptation to contemporary artistic of the world are quite unique, yet simi– symbolizing the sun, appears at the top TORONTO - in Ukrainian traditions, expression. We also chose artifacts from lar. Similarities can be found in myths of the tree and is flanked by two birds. Christian and pagan myths and symbol- our collection and the collections of our about the tree of life, which occur uni– This composition suggests the myth of ism are often woven together, never more sister branches, to show the variety and versally. These myths are also preva– the creation of the world. so than in the spring season, when the scope of this motif in Ukrainian folk art." lent in Ukrainian culture, where a in spite of the fact that the tree of celebration of Easter is permeated with number of legends exist about the cre– The Ontario branch of the Ukrainian life motif has lost some of its magical pre-Christian rituals of the rebirth of ation of the world. Museum of Canada was founded in 1944 powers, its beauty and complexity still nature. The tree of life is an ancient pagan One of the oldest myths states that, and, since 1981, has been located at the lure the eye and invite us to think motif which became a popular symbol in in the beginning, there was a primor– St. viadimir's institute, it specializes in about its profound meaning and eter– Christian Ukraine; its use in Ukrainian art dial tree in the middle of the sea. Three folk art and is noted for its collection of nal beauty. and ritual is the theme of a new exhibit, doves took sand from the bottom of the authentic regional costumes of Ukraine, "Tree of Life," at the Ontario branch of sea and created the earth, the heavens it is run by a volunteer staff currently the Ukrainian Museum of Canada. and the rains, in other versions of the headed by Katherine Hamara, with Anna The curator of the exhibit was the muse– myth, the tree becomes the source of Trojan as exhibits convenor. um's first young intern, Tamara Onyschuk, life on earth. A variety of leaves and who graduated from York University in The Ontario branch is one of five fruit grow on this tree. From its roots fine arts in 1993. She was engaged by the branches of the Ukrainian Museum of flows the fountain of life. Birds live in museum specifically to create the new Canada, which has its headquarters in the tree's branches and various animals exhibit - to research the topic and find arti– Saskatoon. The "Tree of Life" is the 14th find shelter by its trunk. The ancestors facts using the tree of life motif. The exhib– exhibit organized by the branch and will of Ukrainians worshipped such a it includes a large number of such artifacts run until the end of 1995. mighty tree. - costumes, kilims and weavings, embroi– The Museum of Canada will now con– When Christianity replaced panthe– deries, wooden chests and boxes. centrate most of its resources on helping to ism, myths about the tree of life devel– in mounting this exhibit, Ms. bring to Canada from Ukraine the oped Christian traits, in newer ver– Onyschuk said, "We tried to accomplish "Treasures of Ukraine" exhibit scheduled sions, the doves turn into angels and a two goals. We attempted to show the for the fall of 1995 at the Royal Ontario cradle holding the Christ Child appears evolution of the tree of life motif by Museum. Ms. Onyschuk has assumed the in the tree. The transition between reli– highlighting its possible origins, its post of curatorial assistant for this exhibit. gions did not diminish the magical strength of the pagan tree of life - it was integrated into Christianity and continued to play an important role in the rituals and traditions of Ukrainian culture. The tree of life is a symbol of strength, since it represents the powers of nature and the universe, it is also a symbol of rebirth and new life. This is why the tree of life is incorporated into rituals dealing with passages from one stage of life into another. The tree is a prototype of a coffin in funeral rites. The symbol of the tree of life is found on the stone sarcophagus of Yaroslav the Wise, We may speculate, that the strength of this symbol was to aid the prince in his life in the heavens. During Pentecost, people decorate their homes with trees or greenery in remembrance of the spirits of their ancestors, in the wedding ceremony, the tree of life appears in the form of a branch on the wedding breads, and on embroidered wedding rushnyky. Although some of the beliefs and Tamara Onyshchuk (left), an intern at the Ukrainian Museum of Canada who traditions associated with the tree of curated the "Tree of Life" exhibit, with Katherine Hamara, president of the life have been lost, the power of this museum's Ontario branch. symbol will not allow it to be forgot– ten. Prevalence in art S Ps and Bs help Mohyla Academy Folk art reflects the beliefs, values and life of its people. As mentioned by Christopher Guly are scarce, general office supplies, such as earlier, the tree of life played an staplers, tape and paperclips, are rare, and important symbolic role in the rituals OTTAWA - The Ukrainian Canadian money required to hire researchers is and traditions of Ukrainians. That is Professional and Business Association unavailable. why this symbol of strength and (UCPBA) of Ottawa is trying to raise The UCPBA Ottawa is staying in touch rebirth manifests itself in various money to establish a political research through a Freenet computer connection forms of folk art and on items used in center at the newly revived University of between Ottawa member Michael Kostiuk rituals, particularly on rushnyky. Kyyiv-Mohyla Academy in Ukraine. and Prof. MacKay, a graduate of the Excavated fragments of embroi– Roman Weretelnyk, chairperson of the London School of Economics. Mr. dered cloth show that already in the UCPBA Ottawa's university liaison com– Kostiuk maintains a grocery list of sup- 10th century the tree of life motif was mittee, said that so far, only S400 has plies needed that he makes available widespread throughout Ukrainian been raised to help out fellow member through the network. As a result, such lands. These early motifs were Michael Mac Kay's efforts to organize seemingly little things like photocopier arranged in linear formations to form the center. Prof. MacKay, who has toner have been delivered to Prof. rectangular patterns producing a geo– Ukrainian roots on his mother's side, has MacKay when someone visits Ukraine. metric effect. been teaching two courses in political "it's a situation where, if a photocopi– The tree of life motif evolved natu– philosophy at the University of Kyyiv- er breaks down, there's no one in Kyyiv rally as well as under the influences of Mohyla Academy since the fall. to repair it," explained Mr. Kostiuk. in a church vestments and imported fab– However, Dr. Weretelnyk, a Ukrainian country where few academic textbooks rics. in the 17th century it took on a language studies professor at the are available, a photocopier can make or more plant-like form. Two basic pat- University of Ottawa, noted that at least break a classroom's productivity. terns evolved from this: in one, the 325,000 is needed to help Prof. MacKay But UCPBA Ottawa support lies more tree of life fills the whole area of obtain supplies to support the creation of than just buying staples. "We'd like to cloth; in the other, the motif is small the center's curriculum. The fund-raising support the academy because it's the and surrounded by a decorative bor– effort began in January. only privately run university in Ukraine. der. Any computers that exist lack the neces– sary software and network support, books (Continued on page 18) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 No. 22

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Kohut's parents came to Detroit Catholic War veterans, and former sol– from Ukraine in the early 1950s; his Thinking about refinancing? diers of the 1st Division of the Ukrainian father worked at the Murray Car Co. Army (Dyviziynyky) and the Ukrainian before starting a fruit and vegetable mar– insurgent Army (UPA)— to work jointly ket in Detroit. As a youngster, the gener– on Ukrainian projects. Together, this al attended immaculate Conception Take the right step. Call us about rates, alliance of veterans unveiled a monument Church and attended the grade school. terms and more information at during Memorial Day services in 1993. Later he studied aerospace engineering at One of the most distinguished mem– the University of Michigan. bers of Post 101 is Rep. David E. Bonior Gen. Kohut and his wife, Elizabeth, (D-lOth CD), majority whip in the U.S. have three sons. His parents, Marian and House of Representatives. 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Bonior will be the principal has served at the Offutt AFB in Nebraska, announce the speaker at a special 50th anniversary com– memoration of D-Day being planned for (Continued on page 15) Eleventh Emlenton Bandura Camp August 7th-21st, 1994 contribution to the establishment of a at the All Saints UOC Camp in Emlenton, PA Ukraine's security...viabl e European security architecture, This year's camp is dedicated to the memory of maestro independent Ukraine could act as an (Continued from page 7) Hryhory Kytasty (01.17.1907-04.06.1984) essential bridge between an enlarged lem and as an impediment to nuclear dis– Western-Central European community armament. This approach has failed to for more information, call or write: KOBZARSKA S1CH (assuming Central Europe joints NATO grasp the fact that Kyyiv's attitude to do Dr. Marko Farion, 3796 Rochester Rd. and the EU by the end of the decade) nuclear weapons has been shaped largely Troy, Ml 48083. Tel. (810) 689-7979 with a reformed Russia. The U.S. should by domestic and regional factors," Mr. also have a greater involvement in medi– van Ham observes. ation between Russia and Ukraine. Finally, the West initially lacked the expertise and policymakers to deal with Finally, the author criticizes any the non-Russian republics of the FSU. Western policy that does not formulate a "more balanced policy towards Ukraine The crucial question facing Western WHO PAYS FOR CUSTODlAL CARE and Russia which seeks to address the policymakers is whether Ukraine and security requirements of both countries." Russia will become partners for the West, IN A NURSING The West therefore, should not, support HOME? or will they develop in a way as to become Russian "peacekeeping" in the FSU risk factors for European security? The in general, neither Medicare nor most Medicare Supplements without simultaneously strengthening author sees a gradual change in U.S. policy relations with Ukraine. 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Rukh leads... after dispute that he, too, felt procedures had been violated. "Let's do this strictly (Continued from page 1) by the regulations," he said. "The ratings Ostankino reporters are censured (for Mr. Tkachenko and Mr. Dyoma) were tions include 120 members, while 42 by Roman Woronowycz surround government buildings with strong enough, that if we do it again legal– deputies remain non-aligned. Kyyiv Press Bureau heavily armed militia. ly, the two will win again." Democratic pro-reform leaders say the The three correspondents were KYYiv - Ukraine's Foreign incident was provoked by the arrogant volodymyr Marchenko, one of Mr. identified by Mr. Sergeyev as: vitaliy Ministry has demanded the removal of way in which Mr. Moroz disregarded par– Moroz's lieutenants in the Parliament, Pidchenko of Kharkiv, Yuriy three Ostankino television correspon– liamentary procedure and regulations in said after the session: "Oleksander Selivonov of Odessa and Hennadiy dents from their positions for inflam– pushing through the election of two left– Moroz had consultations with the right Kondaurov of Donetske. All are matory and disinformative reporting ists to the positions of first deputy and and center forces before the elections. Ukrainian citizens. on the Crimea crisis. deputy, the two other positions besides This shows that Mr. Moroz continues to Mr. Sergeyev had emphasized at a the chairman that make up the work for compromise. Before Foreign Ministry Chief Spokesper– May 24 meeting with reporters that Parliament's Presidium. Tkachenko, he had agreed to put forth son Yuriy Sergeyev told The Weekly Ukraine is not expelling Ostankino. on May 26 that three bureau chiefs for The democrats claim the May 24 ses– Durdynets." He added, "Mr. Moroz is "We are telling Ostankino that they the Russian-based television station, sion that elected the two leftists was favors a constructive Parliament to such should send us journalists who are which broadcasts into Ukraine, had merely consultative in nature and an an extent that even if the left were to put more objective," said Mr. Sergeyev. further stirred the controversy in the attempt to feel out how a compromise certain pressures on him he would reject He told The Weekly that the three Crimea by being less than objective in could be reached between the various their moves." reporters have been a problem since their reporting. "They twisted the facts factions of Parliament, it was held with– However, Serhiy Holovaty, a member Ukraine developed a law on press pro– and were not objective in their report– out the press present to allow for open of the Reform faction, disagreed with Mr. cedures in 1992, which called for the ing," he said. debate among the deputies. Marchenko's explanation of Mr. Moroz's accreditation of foreign media. Mr. Chornovil stated in his remarks, motives. He said that in the last Government officials from Ukraine, "Ostankino, until February 4, ignored "Mr. Moroz turned a secret consultative Parliament at least some compromise had Russia and the autonomous republic of the law," said Mr. Sergeyev. "Those three were not among the ones we session of Parliament into a formal ses– been reached between the left and the the Crimea have blamed the mass finally did accredit because we felt sion without requiring a vote of the right. "These are just plain bandits. They media for inciting and overstating the that their reports were slanted." deputies, which violates Statute 7 on the do not stick to laws or the Constitution," confrontation between Ukraine and its Nonetheless, the three remained and openness of Parliament sessions." said Mr. Holovaty. "1 do not believe corn- southernmost region, the Crimea. reported. He explained that Mr. Moroz also did promise will be possible." The three Ostankino reporters sta– Mr. Sergeyev said that the Foreign not consult the deputies on the voting Mr. Chornovil, standing outside the tioned in Odessa, Donetske and Ministry has asked Ostankino's direc– procedure - whether they would elect by hall after he had spoken, stated that per– Kharkiv told viewers at the crisis onset tor to send suitable replacements. He secret ballot or closed computer tabula– haps a vacuum of power as foreseen by that 1 ,OOO Ukrainian troops had landed said the three broadcasters remain in tion, and that Mr. Moroz had limited dis– President Leonid Kravchuk already in Sevastopil to quell the Crimean move towards Russia, statements that their positions. "This really is now a cussion to 30 seconds per speaker, which exists. "To some extent it has already prompted the Crimea's leadership to matter for our local officials." did not allow the parliamentarians to begun. There are not enough in the become familiar with all the candidates. Parliament to pass any Constitutional Mr. Tkachenko and Mr. Dyoma were law. The Communists do not have the Merit Medal, a Meritorious Service presented as the first pair. Rukh leaders power to lead by themselves," he said. Michigan to host... Medal with three oak leaf clusters, and say that Mr. Moroz saw a quorum of He added that the Communists have an Air Force Commendation Medal. deputies was in attendance and that the betrayed the spirit of compromise in (Continued from page 13) The Convention Committee is chaired poll was heavily in favor of the two nomi– which the Parliament had initially agreed Andrews AFB in Maryland, Ramstein Air by Lt. Col. Oleh R. Cieply; other members nees, so he bullied through their election. to work: "At first we thought we could Base in West Germany, Los Angeles are Myroslaw Pryjma, victoria One deputy, who identified himself as a compromise, but the radical faction (of AFB in California and the Wright- Maksimowich, Mike Ogrodnik, Stephen Tkachenko supporter, said during the day– the Communist Party) has taken over." Patterson AFB in Ohio. Wichar, Stefan Fedenko, Oleg Karanec, He has served also with the secretary Roman Petraszczuk, Myron Woronowycz, of defense in Washington and the Stefan Maksymiuk, Petro Kapitanec and U.S. administration's handling of the Defense Systems Management College irene Pryjma (Ladies Auxiliary). Haitian refugee question. Gruziya booked... in Fort Belvoir, Уа. in 1981, Maj. Kohut Mr. Pryjma serves as Post 101 com– Mr. Bout said that his company can- (Continued from page 2) was named one of the most outstanding mander and Stephen M. Wichar Sr. as celled three or four Caribbean7South young men in America. commander of the UAv's Michigan A spokesperson at the State American cruises to perform the contract, Gen. Kohut proudly wears a Legion of State Department. Department's Refugee Program bureau but said all fees were being returned to said, requesting anonymity, that a deci– passengers and commissions paid to trav– sion is yet to be made whether or not the el agents. "After all," he added, "it's not ships would be used as processing cen– their fault we signed a contract with the international support... ment that expressed concern for the ters for fleeing Haitians, or whether an American government." developments in the Crimea and reassert– alternative would be sought. The official This could not be confirmed by calls (Continued from page 1) ed that it upholds "sovereign Ukraine's also indicated that members of the U.N.'s to travel agents in Philadelphia, Toronto, "The territorial integrity (of Ukraine), territorial integrity within the Charter of High Commission on Refugees would be New Jersey and New York, most of which is essential to the well-being and the United Nations and within the princi– offering their assistance, but that it was whom said their bookings did not involve security of Europe, cannot be put into ples of the CSCE." not a joint operation. cancelled dates. doubt by anyone," stated Germany's Other countries that formally Mr. Bout would not disclose the The OdessAmerica official said the Foreign Minister Klaus Kinkel in a letter announced their support for Ukraine's amount his company will receive, but did U.S. government is getting a very good received by Ukraine's Foreign Ministry. actions included Poland, Moldova, say that any costs of lost business would deal, excellent ships with well-trained The European community sent a state- Slovakia and Lithuania. be covered by the terms of the agree– crews. Asked whether the crews avail- ment. "We are not running a chanty," he able were prepared for this different type remarked. According to Ms. Rose of mission and conversion of a cruise Leonardi, an OAC spokesperson, a press liner to an immigration outpost, Mr. Bout Need a back issue? release had been planned but dropped. said that his crews had been dealing with if you'd like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, Trish Larson of the U.S. Navy shipping and other missions with U.S. Military Sealift Command's public destinations long before the demise of send S2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: affairs division was more forthcoming, the USSR. Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ. 07302. relaying information that the Gruziya was chartered at a rate of 332,000 daily Mr. Bout called the agreement his– from the report date of May 23, and the toric. "Never before has the U.S. State ivan Franko at a rate S29,000 a day from Department used any vessel from the for– the report date of June 14, and that the mer Soviet Union in performing its Defense Department would not be cover– duties," he said, adding that his company ШГ - HAMAL1A C ^133. is proud to be performing this service for ing port costs or other incidental expens– uJT TRAVEL CONSULTANTS in es. The contract was, according to Ms. the U.S. government. Larson, for six months with an option to Although Mr. Bout said some U.S. 43 St. Mark's Place, New York, NY. 10003 terminate after three months with 30 officials expressed reservations about DIRECT days' notice. dealing with formerly Soviet ships, he Ms. Larson said the discrepancies sug– suggested that the fact his vessels are New YorkAvano-FrankivskTNew York^ gested by Mr. Bout's version of events flagged with Ukraine's blue-and-yellow New YorkTKyyivTNew York and arrangements were puzzling, and standard eased the process. referred The Weekly to the commander Responding to a question, he said no WashingtonTKyyivTWashington of the MSC, Lieut. Col. Stephanie clearance from Ukrainian authorities was Chicago7Kyyiv7Chieago Hoehne, who was unavailable at press necessary and none was sought, calling until June 20th 639. Taxes included time. the contract strictly an economic arrange– These figures are in line with those ment, although he did suggest that it from June 21th 689. Taxes included appearing in The New York Times since could only benefit Ukraine. "You know FOR RESERvATlONTRANSFES RAN TDO iNFORMATlOLY1Y AYA1LABLN PLEASE E CALL: yJJj Щ May 17, when the paper carried a front- what our present economic situation is," Ub 1212 473 0839 or 1800 HAMALlA-c page story on this development in the Mr. Bout added, "every little bit helps." 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 No. 22

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'Tm way beyond that stage (of not the league's second-rated goalie. He knowing what was wrong), and i'm get- posted a remarkable 17-3-3 won-lost-tied Ukrainian pro hockey update ting better," he said. record, appearing in only 27 games, with a goals-against average of 2.85. His A welcome new life by lhor Stelmach team's 62-12-8 over-all regular season During the 1992-1993 professional record was 21 points better than the next hockey season, Malarchuk didn't simply division winner. He played in 12 of his Ukrainian goaltender was wrong but 1 never knew what it just accept his reassignment to San Diego team's 14 playoff contests (San Diego of the international League. He wel– lost 4-0 to Fort Wayne), netting a 3.05 survives living hell was," he said, "it really got bad for a while, but once they figured it out, they comed it. GAA as the league's third-best playoff Clint Malarchuk won't tell you about were able to prescribe a treatment imme– "Let's face it, if you have to go back goaltender. the worst things that happened. Those are diately." to the minor leagues, there are a lot The 1993-1994 season saw Malarchuk the truly unspeakable things. The things, Getting to that point was a living hell, worse places to go," he said after agree– remain in minor league heaven with the physically and emotionally, tearing him it was why he was hospitalized briefly in ing to the demotion. "This is a chance for Gulls, continuing to backstop this top, apart for quite some time. The things that Pittsburgh at the end of February 1992, me to get my career back on track." high-drawing independent minor league confused his family, terrified his wife, while doctors searched for some sort of The move also reunited Malarchuk contingent of ex-NHL-ers to the highest Sandra, and made him question his own stomach disorder, it's a part of the reason with former Sabres' coach Rick Dudley. competitive levels. Personal proof of the sanity. he nearly died in January of the same The two got along well during Dudley's pudding is the recent three-year contract He will tell you he has been sick, he year when, after attending a Super Bowl tenure in Buffalo, and Malarchuk was extension Malarchuk signed with San still is being treated for an anxiety disor– party, he combined the stomach medi– always confident Dudley would give Diego. der and he's going to be well again. He cines he was taking with alcohol and a him a chance to play. He was also confi– Thus he has a new life and is far, far wants you to understand. He especially painkiller and lapsed into unconscious– dent that playing regularly would trans- away from his previous living hell. wants others to understand so they might ness. late into a chance to resume his NHL 9 Ukrainian utterings: Prior to his recognize a problem in their own lives "it started to affect me where І career. recall to Dallas, Ukrainian defenseman and seek help. couldn't sleep nights," he said. "1 wasn't "My options were (at the time) pretty Richard Matvichuk posted 8-17-25 point "My main problem is i'm obsessive getting the proper rest, and 1 wasn't even much Rochester (AHL), the Canadian totals in 43 games with Kalamazoo. and 1 ritualize," the Ukrainian netminder 9 thinking about hockey because 1 was get- Olympic camp or this (San Diego)," he irr Washington's February 5 victory candidly admitted. "1 would become ting these ruminations all the time, it was said. "Rochester was pretty much out of over Tampa Bay, Ukrainian right wing obsessed with one thought and it would affecting my health because 1 was getting the question (the Sabres had three goalies Peter Bondra scored five goals, including grow and grow, and the picture of the to the point that my stomach was in there, including one on loan from the four goals on four shots in the first peri– thought would grow and before you shreds." Washington Capitals) and this (San od. He was the 10th player in NHL histo– knew it, it's reality, it would get to the Malarchuk was taking traditional ulcer Diego) is a better opportunity than the ry to score four goals in one period. The point that you couldn't differentiate medications like Zantac and Tagamet Olympics. At least this way, if another five goals in one game tied a Capitals between what was real and what you which, when mixed with alcohol, raise NHL team shows an interest, 1 won't be team record. The four goals were scored thought was real, it was a scary time." the body's blood alcohol level dramati– off in Europe. ГП be somewhere 1 can be in a time span of four minutes and 12 The ex-Quebec Nordique, Washington cally. The combination, along with seen and hopefully move right up." seconds, which also tied a league record. Capital and Buffalo Sabre goaltender was painkillers and a few drinks, sent him to At the start of 1991-1992, Malarchuk 9 Buffalo's 3-2 win over Detroit on diagnosed as having obsessive-compul– the hospital. was the Sabres' No. 1 goalie, but his March 6 featured an unbelievable sive disorder, an illness that can strike at "1 don't normally drink alcohol during well-publicized bout with obsessive com– Ukrainian highlight: Sabres' center Dale any age, but often has its roots in child- the season, but 1 was just trying to get pulsive disorder put his NHL career on Hawerchuk gained possession of the hood. The disorder is said to afflict 2.4 some rest," he said. "1 totally passed out. temporary hold. puck behind the Red Wing goal, flipped million Americans, in its most severe They couldn't find a pulse. The para- "You have to be realistic about these it over the net, skated around the net to form, it can overwhelm a person's life, medics revived me. І don't remember kinds of things," Malarchuk said. the puck (in essence, passing to himself) making him unable to work, socialize or waking up until 1 was in the hospital." "Teams are going to be wary until 1 show and backhanded it past a startled Chris even enjoy family life. Of course from this incident sprang them 1 can still do the job." Osgood (Red Wings' goalie) for one of Malarchuk's case is severe but con– rumors. Clint, who had been out of the The courageous Uke knew he would the most amazing goals ever seen. trollable, and Malarchuk said he has been Sabres' line-up (at the time) for two get that chance from Dudley. 9 Quebec's Curtis Leschyshyn recently assured he is making progress. This fact months anyway, heard them and immedi– "1 know what 1 need to do," he said. missed two games due to a minor leg can be substantiated'by his full-time ately addressed them. 'Til get the opportunity down there. І injury. He returned to the Nordiques' return to active goalkeeping with San "1 didn't try to kill myself. І know can't ask for more than that." line-up on March 26. Diego (1HL) for the past two seasons. that," he said, "i've been a fighter all my Get the opportunity he most certainly 9 Winnipeg recalled LW Russ "Basically it's a chemical imbalance," life, i've fought for everything i've did. Playing on the international Hockey Romaniuk from Moncton (AHL). he said. "They said it's something i've achieved in life. І didn't want to throw it League's championship finalist San 9 Toronto recalled D Frank Bialowas probably had all my life, but it just now away. І just wanted to get rid of the pain. Diego Gulls, Malarchuk ended '92-93 as from St. John's (AHL). got to the point where it was severe." For just a little while, 1 just wanted to be Malarchuk said in his case there were free of the pain." bouts with obsessive fears regarding Malarchuk credits Buffalo's team work and family. He said the fears affect– physician, Dr. John Butch, for support ed everything from his health and his job, and help, it was Dr. Butch who con– to his relationship with his teammates vinced Malarchuk there were reasons for Come Celebrate Our and his family. his actions and promised to help him get "The worst part was 1 knew something to the bottom of things. 20th Anniversary!

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Kalyna Procyk, a LOT 1 vANO-FRANKivSK - Kosiv7Kosmach7 6730 - 775 KYYIV 4-5 student of architecture, was elected pres– June 20-July 6 Yaremtche7 Kolomyja Escort: S 2,195.00 SGL:5300. (17 Days) LVIV 5-6 ident by secret ballot. 51,625.00 SGL:S250. VESELKA KYYIV Aug. 10-12 Markian Samycia, a student of busi– DNlPROPETROvSK - Exc. or iDnipn MAR1CHKA KYYiv-transit June 29 AIR UKRAINE KHARKIV 14-17 ness, was elected vice-president; Robert 'Lviv-Bkfst basis 29-777 Aug. 9-26 POLTAVA - Cradle of Ukrainian 17-22 Chura, a student of Slavic studies, secre– AIR UKRAINE KYYiv - Kaniv7Pereyaslav July 7-12 (21 Days) literature7 Opyshnia7 June 28-July 12 Myrhorod7FAMOUS-Sorochynskyj Yarmarok tary; and Gregory Wowkun, a chemistry (15 Days) 'Ternopil or iv. Frankivsk KYYiv-Celebration of 22-26 student, treasurer. Natalia Lonchyna was can be substituted at addt'l cost. INDEPENDENCE DAY invited to be the faculty advisory. S 1,749.00 SGL:S225. 52,099.00 SGL:5300. Current goals of the USA include KASHTAN KYYiv-Transit July 6 TREMB1TA WARSAW-Transit Aug. 2 6-11 attracting as many new members as pos– LVIV Lviv-bkfstbasis 2-7 AIR UKRAINE 11-14 ivANO-FRANKivSK - Yaremtche ( LOT sible and encouraging participation in July 5-20 iv. FRANKIVSK 7-11 Skeli Dovbusha Aug. 1-15 11-13 (16 Days) TERNOP1L 14-17 CHERNIVTSI Ukrainian courses at the undergraduate (15 Days) 13-15 KYYIV 17-20 Lviv-bkfst basis and graduate levels, in addition to renew– 3 meals per day throughout 51,749.00 SGL:5225. 51,725.00 SGL:S225. ing presentations of Ukrainian culture on KSEN1A Aug. 22 campus, the USA would like to actively НОРАК KYYiv-Transit July 13-16 Lviv-bkfst basis 23-28 KHMELNYTSKY - Kamianets' Poda'skyj 16-18 LOT IVANO-FRANKIVSK 7-11 cooperate with the international Students AIR UKRAINE Lviv - bkfst basis - Morshym7 18-21 Aug. 22 - Sept. 5 YAREMCHE 8731-973 Organization at the University of lllinois July 12-26 Skeli Dovbusha (15 Days) IVANO-FRANKIVSK Sept. 3-4 and the Ukrainian Research Program. (15 days) ODESSA - ship excursion 22-24 LVIV 4-5 on Black Sea 51,785.00 SGL:5225. Other projected plans include stimu– KYYIV 25-26 51,800.00 SGL:S225. JRUTA2 WARSAW-transit Sept. 13 lating the activity of SUSTA and encour– Lviv -brkfst basis 13-28 aging Ukrainian organizations to provide ^^ ALL TOURS 1NCLUDE ^^ LOT TERNOPIL or iv. FRANKIVSK financial aid to build a Ukrainian dormi– Sept. 12-28 ,n be substituted at add'l. cost (17 Days) 51,555.00 SGL:S200. tory on campus. VISA FEES fc HANDLING Some of the proposed programs have 3 MEALS ON ALL PROGRAMS - except in Lviv WARSAW-transit Oct. 4 already been implemented by the new LYlY-Bkfst. Basis 4-17 КТІ ESCORT -b EXPER1ENCED LOCAL GU1DES LOT leadership. Before the Easter holidays, oct.3-19 an exhibit of Ukrainian Easter eggs was S 1.333.00 (17 Days) displayed at the World Heritage Museum. On March 20, Уега Samycia, VISITING FAMILY mother of Markian Samycia, gave a June 27- July 20 Ukrainian Easter egg painting work- 24 Days shops, an event that has been a highly A1R ONLY 3840 ^ Tax New York7lvfv7Newark Ukrainian viSA Fee attended attraction for years. and handling 350. The USA meets at a Ukrainian "table" HOTELS and OTHER C1T1ES can be arranged upon request. weekly to encourage language skills in an informal setting. Further plans of the USA include obtaining a guest lecturer from the United States or Canada for the FULLY ESCORTED TOURS SUBJECT TO "A1RL1NE" S. "TOUR OPERATOR" REGULAT10NS fall of 1994. 1T1NERAR1ES AND PR1CES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE W1THOUT NOT1CE

KOBASNIUK TRAVEL INC. Psand Bshelp... 157 Second Avenue, New York, N.Y. 10003-5765 (Continued from page 11) (212) 254-8779 They're partly paying their own way, yet (800) 535-5587 being able to choose what they do." Metropolitan Petro Mohyla started the academy in 1632, following the To: KOBASNiUK TRAYEL1NC. Jesuit standards of classical European 157 Second Avenue Enclosed is $300 per person New York, N.Y. 10003-5765 LAND PORTlON DEPOS1T for 1993 TOUR education. Three years ago, Ukrainian President Leonid Kravchuk participated .. Departing USA on in ceremonies reviving the campus and its historical standards. Donations should be make payable to the "Kyyiv-Mohyla Academy Fund," and Zip Code sent to the UCPBA Ottawa at 911 Carling Ave. West, Ottawa, Ont., K7Y 4E3. No. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 19

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To order call: 1-800-KONTAKT (566-8258) PREVIEW OF EVENTS or send in your order to the following address: (Continued from page 20) Ukrainian Television Entertainment P.O. Box 740232 Taras Schumylowych, president of the Olympic Committee of Ukraine, Los RcgoPark, NY 11374-0232 New York Chapter of the Composers, Angeles, will be hosting Olympic and Authors and Artists of America inc. world champions Oksana Baiul and (CAAA), is being held at the United States viktor Petrenko at a fund-raising recep– Coast Guard Support Center Library. tion and banquet to be held at the Los Comprising the show are paintings on nau– Coyotes Country Club, 8888 Los Coyotes tical themes, still lifes and landscapes as Drive, Buena Park, Calif., at 5 p.m. well as graphics depicting churches. The Admission: S45, adults; S20, children. All exhibit runs through July 17. proceeds are designated for the rebuilding of the figure skating center in Odessa. For Saturday, July 2 reservations, contact Mary Billey, (714) LOS ANGELES: Friends of the National 522-8062, no later than June 15. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 29,1994 No. 22

Friday, June 3 the voloshky folk dance ensemble of PREVIEW OF EVENTS Philadelphia, and actor-comedian Rostyslav NEW YORK: The New York premier of vasylenko. As a special feature, Fata the Ukrainian feature film "Night of D-Day landing, at Mercer County score to tell about man's disruption of cycles Morgana will present a musical dedication Questions," (English subtitles), featuring an Waterfront Park, John Fitch Way, 6 p.m., in nature and the shifting boundaries of commemorating the 180th anniversary of international cast of Ukrainian American prior to the start of the Trenton Thunder wilderness and civilization. Performances Taras Shevchenko's birth. A celebrity dinner actress Luba Demchuk, ivar Kalnynsk and baseball game, (7 p.m.). New Jersey Gov. are at La MaMa's First Floor Theater, 74A will be held after the stage show at the vira Hlaholyeva will be shown at the Christine Todd Whitman will speak during E. Fourth St.; Thursdays-Sundays, at 8 p.m.; Ramada Hotel, East Hanover, NJ. For infor– Literary7Art Club, 136 Second Ave., second the ceremony and throw out the first ball at Sunday matinees: June 19 and 26, at 3 p.m. mation and reservations, call Daria floor, at 7 p.m. The showing is sponsored by Tickets: Si2. Box office: (212) 475-7710. Twardowsky, before June 4, at (908) 688- the Literary7Art Club and Prolog video the start of the game. For more information, call John Tymash, (609)499-3339. 8223. Dinner will be followed by a "zabava" Tetyana Mahar, film director and screenplay Sunday, June 12 (dance) at 10 p.m. at the hotel, with nonstop writer, will be present at the screening. iRviNGTON, N.J.: The Ukrainian Music HAMPTONBURG, N.Y.: The Ukrainian music by Fata Morgana, Tempo and the Oles Admission: S5. For additional information, institute jointly with the Mothers' Club of Kuzyszyn Trio. Tickets: S10 per person. For call Prolog video, 1 (800) 458-0288. St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Catholic Diocese of Stamford will conduct its annual pilgrimage to Holy Spirit the stage concert and for dance tickets, call School are holding a piano recital as well as Jaroslaw iwachiw, (908) 369-5164, or your Saturday, June 4 an art exhibit by eighth grade students, to be Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery. Bishop Basil H. J,osten will be the principal celebrant at a local ticket representative. Order your tickets NEW HAvEN, Conn.: St. Michael's held at the Ukrainian National Home, 140 in advance and save the S4 plaza activity fee Ukrainian Ridna Skhola (School of Prospect Ave., at 7 p.m. Proceeds to benefit solemn "parastas" (requiem service) to be held at 2 p.m. The "parastas" will be fol– charged at the gate for all those over age 10. Ukrainian Studies) is sponsoring a gradua– St. John's School. Admission: S5. Ticket prices range from S6 to S20. tion dance to be held in St. Michael's lowed by "panakhydy" (individual requiem Wednesday, June 8 Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, 569 services) at each grave. (Bring chairs and Sunday, June 19 George St., 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Music will be pro– OUTREMONT, Quebec: A joint recital of umbrellas in case of rain or bright sun). vided by vodohray. Tickets: S10, adults; S5, TORONTO: The Ukrainian Children's Choir lieder, melodies, romances and opera arias Saturday, June 18 students. For tickets or table reservations, by Helena Waverchuck, mezzo-soprano, and Shchedryk from Kyyiv, under the direction of irina Sablina, begins its North American tour contact Donald Horbaty, (203) 269-5909. Yves. Seguin, baritone, with Dale Bartlett at HOLMDEL, N.J.: The 20th Ukrainian with a concert at St. Andrew's Church, King the piano, will be held at Ecole de Musique Festival USA will be held at the Garden State Sunday, June 5 St. W. and Simcoe Street (next to Roy vincent d'lndy, 628 Ch. de la Cote Ste. Arts Center, (Exit 116 off the Garden State Thomson Hall), at 7 p.m. Tickets at door: Si5, BROOKLYN, N.Y.: Ukrainian American Catherine, at 8 p.m. The program will feature Parkway). The celebration begins with sports adults; Si0, children. The Shchedryk Choir veterans John Terrebetzky Post No. 27, will works by Brahms, Clari, Debussy, Faure, tournaments, featuring four men's, two has won the grand prize at the international hold a memorial service for departed veterans Mendelssohn, Rachmaninoff, Tchaikovsky, women's and three junior soccer teams. The Choral Festival, Powell River, British at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic Church, volleyball segment will consist of a men's and Wagner and Wolf. Tickets: Si5. Columbia, 1990, and first prize at the 161 N. Fifth Street, at noon in commemora– women's triples volleyball tourney. The mall international Children's Choir Festival, Des tion of Memorial Day and D-Day. The public Friday-Saturday, June 10-26 program, featuring performances by young Moines, iowa, 1991. For further information, is invited to attend. For more information, talent, begins at 11 a.m. Two bands, the NEW YORK: La MaMa presents the call Maria Smyk, (416) 233-3506. call Peter Terrebetzky, (718) 782-8672. American debut of "Yarn's Forest Song," Dunay of Passaic, N.J., and Druha Kimnata of NEWARK, N.J.: The children of St. John the under the direction of virlana Tkacz and in Edison, N.J., will play for the public's listen– POSTPONEMENT collaboration with the Kurbas Young ing pleasure. Performing will be folk dance Baptist Ukrainian Catholic School will hold NEW YORK: The directors of the "Music Theater of Lviv. The play is based on Lesia ensembles vesna from Spring valley, N.Y., their annual art show in the St. John's church at the institute" series announce that due to Ukrainka's "Lisova Pisnia" (1911), a classic and Zoria from Bristol, Conn. There will also hall, Sanford Avenue and ivy Street, 8:30 circumstances beyond their control, the clos– of Ukrainian literature, which describes the be a children's corner, 11 a.m.-3 p.m., with a.m.– 1:30 p.m. The show is a culmination of ing Marathon Concert to have been held threat to the spirits of nature by the arrival of various activities for youngsters, including a their efforts throughout the school year and a Saturday, June 4, at the Ukrainian institute of human strangers, its plot centers on the love clown, face painting, sand and washable tat– showplace for talented student artists. America, 2 E. 79th St., has been postponed of a woodland sylph for one of the interlop– toos. The fine arts and crafts tents will be Concurrently, the Chryzanta Gallery of New to a date to be announced in the future. York will be exhibiting the works of Ukrainian ers, a young man, through the course of the open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A cornucopia of artists in various media - oil, watercolors, pas– seasons. The play was recently translated Ukrainian foods will be on sale for dining ADVANCE NOTICE tels, graphics, ceramics and jewelry. into English by Ms. Tkacz and Wanda pleasure. The stage program, with iryney Phipps, who received this year's National Kowal as master of ceremonies, begins at Saturday, June 11 Monday, June 6 Theatre Translation Fund Award for the pro– 3:30 p.m. Featured will be: the Cheres folk– HOUSTON: The Eparchy of Houston and All TRENTON. N.J.: The Ukrainian American ject. "Yara's Forest Song" uses segments of loric musical ensemble under the direction of this translation, together with contemporary Pavlo Dvorsky, composer, vocalist and merit– Texas, Ukrainian Orthodox Autocephalous veterans will join in a public ceremony with Church, will observe the first anniversary of the the Mercer County veterans Council to American poetry, pagan myth and ancient ed artist of Ukraine; the Oles Kuzyszyn Trio, songs, incorporated into an original music the vohon folk dance ensemble from Canada^ death of Patriarch Mstyslav 1 of Kyyiv and All commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Ukraine by serving a "panakhyda" (requiem service) at noon in the church at the Monastery of the Four Evangelists, 3011-15 Roe Drive (near Gulfgate). The principle celebrant will be the Most Rev. Makarios, ruling bishop of the Eparchy of Houston and All Texas, UAOC, with the SELF REL1ANCE (NEWARK, NJ) Most Rev. Timofi, vicar bishop and the Rt. Rev. Archimandrite innokenti, president of FEDERAL CRED1T UNlON the consistory assisting. The choir will be 734 SANDFORD AvENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07106 the combined voices of the Eastern Tel (201) 373-7839 Fax (201) 373-8812 Christian Choral Society, seminarians of the institute for Eastern Orthodox Studies, the Choir of St. John Chrysostom Cathedral Parish and the monastics of the Monastery of the Four Evangelists. Following the Month of м ay panakhyda will be a memorial banquet in St. Olha Hall, adjacent to th0 monastery church. For information and reservations for the dinner, call (713) 645-0843. Monday-Friday, July 11-21 LOAN CARNEG1E, Pa.: Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church is holding its third annual vacation Bible School, Last chance for the lowest rates sponsored by the Pittsburgh deanery of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in Parma. This year's program, called "Come to the Party, Celebrate Jesus," is scheduled to in almost two decades! be held 9:30 a.m.– 1:30 p.m. Pre-registra– tion, if paid before June 1, is 320 for two weeks after which registration will be S30 for two weeks. Discounts are avail- able for three or more children from one MORTGAGES family. Everyone from age 4 to 15 is invited to attend. The sessions each day 0 will start at the Holy Trinity Church hall 15 YEAR TERM FlXED RATE - 6.85 7o - "0"Pts. then the children will be taken to Trinity Acres for arts and crafts, games, songs, 0 snacks and lots of life-giving Bible inter- 30 YEAR TERM ADJUSTABLE RATE - From4.99 A) - "0"Pts. action. To enroll, call (412) 279-4652, or write to: Holy Trinity Church, 730 t,tm AUTO LOANS utUt, u,p to 10ОУо ?CH,t,H,cCn,f Washington Ave., Carnegie, PA 15106. ONGOING call the Loan Department for details May 16-July 17 Rates subject to change as conditions warrant GOvERNORS 1SLAND, N.Y.: An exhibit of paintings and graphic art by (Continued on page 19)