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Ukrainian WeeHY Vol. LX No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 50 cents UNA executives Ukraine, Russia reach temporary agreement on debt by Marta Kolomayets the debt payment, thereby giving Russia currency and diamonds, although Kiev Press Bureau more time to pay over S2.5 billion of the Russia denies having such riches. fund projects almost 510 billion debt, owed to If both parties fail to agree on a KIEV - Ukraine and Russia took a Western nations this year. bilateral pact by the end of the year, for Ukraine big step toward resolving an issue that By the end of the year, the two nations they reserve the right to renounce this has been a roadblock in their often of the former Soviet Union are debt accord, which also stipulates that JERSEY CITY, N.J. - The Ukrai­ strained relations when Ukraine agreed scheduled to sign a pact that will divide the Ukrainian government is to give up nian National Association's chief exe­ to give Moscow the right to manage the all assets and liabilities as prescribed to its claims on debts owed to the Soviet cutive officers held their third-quarter 570 billion debt of the former Soviet the former Soviet Union on December 1, Union by its Third World allies, which meeting here at the UNA headquarters Union. 1991. total approximately 5146 billion. building, voting to act upon a number According to a recent report by Leyla of projects to be supported by the The agreement reached on the eve of Over the past two weeks, since the fraternal organization's Fund for the the Paris Club of Creditors meeting Boulton of the Financial Times meeting of Ukrainian Deputy Prime Rebirth of Ukraine and reviewing the held on November 24, gives Russia the Moscow bureau, the Ukrainian govern­ Minister and Minister of the Economy first nine months of UNA activity in right to temporarily represent the entire ment says this means it will get a share Viktor Pynzenyk with Russian officials 1992, debt. It is in effect until December 31 of the former Soviet embassies abroad, in Moscow, the press has incorrectly The UNA executives approved a and allows the Paris Club to reschedule as well as reserves of gold, hard (Continued on page 2) grant of SI0,000 to the Sabre Found­ іШШІШ^^ЯШіШЖ^Ш^іШ^ ation to support further shipments of books to Ukraine, as well as a SI,000 donation to the St. Volodymyr Found­ December 1 date ation in Krakow, Poland. Peace Corps now in Ukraine The UNA officers decided also that marked with little UNA members would receive dividends totalling SI million in 1993. am fanfare in Ukraine Present at the meeting, which was by Roman Woronowycz by Marta Kolomayets conducted by Supreme President Ulana WARREN, Mich. - The Peace Diachuk, were the following officers: Kiev Press Bureau Supreme Vice-President Nestor Oies- Corps officially moved into Ukraine on nycky, Supreme Director for Canada November 29 with the arrival from the United States of its director, Jaroslav I.. KIEV - It was just one year ago that John Hewryk, Supreme Vice-Presi- the multitudes reaffirmed their govern­ dentess Gloria Paschen, Supreme Dutkewych, making Ukraine the first ment's commitment to a free Ukraine - Secretary Walter Sochan, Supreme country of the former Soviet Union to Treasurer Alexander Blahitka, as well receive assistance from the corps. The more than 90 percent voted for an inde­ as the chairman of the Supreme Au­ director of the mission to Russia is not pendent nation in a referendum held on diting Committee, William Pastuszek. due to arrive until next week. December 1, 1991. But now, 365 days after the citizens of As is customary, the meeting began The commitment to help Ukraine's with reports of individual officers. Ukraine elected President Leonid economic revitalization is the first-ever First to speak was the supreme Kravchuk to lead them toward a better effort to aid a country with a strictly treasurer, who noted that income at the life in an independent Ukraine, the business advisory mission by the agency, UNA Plaza building was 52,356,000 for euphoria has dissipated. Today few established in 1961 by President John F. the first nine months of 1992; this remember the historic vote; they are Kennedy. represents an 18 percent increase over more concerned with rampant hyper­ the income received during the same Mr. Dutkewych, -44, who was inflation, rapid devaluation of their period last year. At the same time, appointed by Peace Corps acting Direc­ money and raging shortages of fuel and expenses of the building were down tor Barbara Zartman in September, consumer goods. from the previous year, totalling said the corps will hit the ground run­ Although President Kravchuk on the SI,731,000, or SI38,000 less than in ning. The first week he has planned eve of this first year anniversary 1991. In general, Mr. Blahitka said, meetings with Ukraine's deputy minister operating expenses in 1992 have not acknowledged that the euphoria had for economic reform, Viktor Pynzenyk, increased. Jerry Dutkewych subsided, he said he believes the people regarding Ukraine's current economic There currently appear to be several remain optimistic. status and its most immediate business has received in terms of education and parties interested in renting space in the experience is the highest that any However, few celebrated this Decem­ building; some 52,000 square feet are needs. After this, he said he will travel to the oblasts where volunteers stand country received," said Mr. Dutkewych. ber 1 date. Many even forgot its signi­ now available, said Mr. Blahitka. ficance, as they browsed the state stores In personnel news, the treasurer ready to begin their mission. In fact, the oldest of them is the former looking for milk and bread. noted that Taras Polehenky has Ьеед "We have had a staff in place since CEO of a company that produced the "This was just another working day named building manager, and Stefan July, " he said. "Volunteers have spent legendary doll, G.I. Joe, before Mattel for me. I didn't celebrate at all because, Kaczaraj, who has served as the UNA's three months in training in Kiev and are Inc. bought them out. to be quite honest, I don't think there is CPA for the past four years, has been eager to get going." Training consisted Headquarters for the program will be much to celebrate," said Andriy, an 18- tapped as the association's chief ac­ of intensive instruction in the language, in Kiev, where Mr. Dutkewych will use countant. year-old who works at one of the many culture and economic history of his years of experience in human UNA assets, Mr. Blahitka continued, kiosks selling Western goods on Kiev's Ukraine. Another group of volunteers resources management to coordinate grew by S211,470 to a total, as of July street corners. left for Ukraine just before Thanksgi­ the business advisory effort. But the 31, of 566,114,936. These figures in­ A militiaman directing traffic on the ving. work will largely take place in the dicate a growth of 3 percent since July Khreshchatyk, which sees far less traffic 31, 1991, he pointed out. His staff at present will consist of 60 oblasts "because that is where most help these days due to the fuel shortage, said Income from membership dues in­ volunteers from the United States plus is needed," Mr. Dutkewych explained he did attend a small meeting on creased in the first seven months of 1992 paid support workers from Ukraine. during an interview here at the Independence Square, organized by the by 538,000. This is the first time in the The volunteers include 10 bankers, 15 Ukrainian Cultural Center. Vitchyzna Society and the Kozak last seven or eight years that member­ CPAs, a couple of attorneys and even a The volunteers will be stationed in Association, Sich. No more than 200 ship dues did not decrease in com­ former school superintendent from various oblasts, acting as business parison with the previous year, he people attended the meeting to Atlanta. Their average age of 40 is older advisors to those who ask for assistance. noted. celebrate the anniversary of Ukraine's than the typical Peace Corps volunteer Those efforts could include privatization Investments increased by 542,990 vote for independence, held in the early of the past, he explained, ranging from or consultations with individual during the report period. However, the evening of a bitterly cold Tuesday. 27 to 77 years. entrepreneurships. "At the grass-roots principal reason for the extraordinary (Continued on page 8) (Continued on page 8) "The caliber of the volunteer Ukraine (Continued on page 15) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 No. 49 Patriarch Mstyslav World Bank gives Newsbriefs S40 million loan dismisses bishop, on Ukraine to Ukraine announces Sobor KIEV - According to a Wall Street SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. - Journal report on November 27, Daniel In an official statement issued by his ^ KIEV - Vadym Hetman will no the Black Sea Fleet. Admiral Kozhin Kaufmann, the World Bank's chief chancery, Patriarch Mstyslav of the longer be the director of the National also said it was imperative a decision on representative in Ukraine, announced Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Bank of Ukraine. Differing reports the partially completed ex-Soviet air­ that his institution was extending a S40 Church announced that as of Novem­ suggest that Mr. Hetman was either craft carrier Variah be made in the next million loan jto the beleaguered nation. ber 17, Bishop Antoniy (Masendych) fired or submitted his resignation on two to three months. In his view the Although Mr. Kaufmann conceded has been ejected from the episcopate of November 23. A Reuters report sug­ options were to either complete it for that the amount was "small," consi­ the church. gested he was dismissed by Prime the Ukrainian Navy, the Russian Navy dering that it was earmarked for The move was apparently made Minister Leonid Kuchma because the or sell it to another state. (RFE/RL "strengthening institutions involved in because of Bishop Antoniy`s increasing­ two disagreed over how to settle pay­ Daily Report) economic reform," he offered en­ ly close association with Metropolitan ments between Ukraine and Russia couragement that it would be followed Filaret. Patriarch Mstyslav also an­ after Kiev left the ruble zone earlier in by "vast support" from the interna­ 9 KIEV - The Ukrainian Depart­ tional community once Prime Minister nounced his intention to call a world November. According to an item in the ment of Humanitarian Affairs of the Sobor of Ukrainian Orthodox clergy. November 25 Financial Times, Mr. Leonid Kuchma's reform program was municipal government here has refused implemented. The news release included a list of Hetman submitted his resignation to to register the Nekrasov Society as a advisors with whom the patriarch will Parliament because of a clash with the Mr. Kaufmann was also quoted as recognized organization. The society saying that the bank's Washington confer over matters of organization of premier over credit policy. He is ap­ seeks to have Russian reintroduced as the sobor. They include Metropolitans parently being replaced by one of his office will set the terms of credit in the an official language in Ukraine, and to coming month. Andriy and Konstantyn; the Revs Volo- deputies, Boris Markov. Mr. Markov is preserve and develop Russian-speaking dymyr Yarema, Taras Chubenko, Yuriy a member of Parliament from Kherson enclaves in the country. The govern­ Boyko and Viktor Kuliy; as well as Dr. who headed a subcommittee on market ment agency claimed that the organiza­ Ukraine, Russia... Yuriy Krywolap. Dr. Anatoliy Lysyj, reforms in 1991. He is an engineer- tion's aims contravened Article 73 of the (Continued from page 1) Sviatoslav Lychyk, William Pastuszek, economist by training, and has no party Ukrainian Constitution, which con­ Emil Skocypec, Valentyna Kuzmych, affiliation. (RFE/RL Daily Report, cerns language. (Respublika) been reporting that Ukraine is the last Halyna Petrenko, Oleksander Voronyn Financial Times) of the former Soviet republics to sign a and Yevhen Sverstiuk. zero-option deal with Russia, giving up ^ SEVASTOPIL - Russian and its share of former Soviet foreign ^ KIEV — Turnout was so low in 11 property in return for Russia taking on Ukrainian officials have been trading of the constituencies of the parliament­ Political prisoners charges regarding the ex-Soviet Black the debt. ary by-elections of November 22, the Ukraine views the^ step taken in Sea Fleet. In a November 20 press elections were declared invalid. Ukrai­ conference reported by Interfax, Ad­ Moscow as one necessary and timely in of former USSR nian TV, announcing the results of 27 view of the Paris Club of Creditors miral Igor Kasatonov, the fleet's acting by-elections, also said new elections commander, said the Ukrainian defense meeting. would take place in 10 of the 11 con­ The debt accord also became a cata­ seek rehabilitation ministry had "unlawfully" seized fleet stituencies on December 6. The turnout KIEV - A joint meeting of the units. He was particularly concerned lyst in the dismissal of the director of was especially low in Kiev, where all Ukraine's National Bank, Vadym Coordinating Council of the All-U­ about the Ukrainian take-over of the three by-elections were invalid. Ukrai­ krainian Association of the Politically fleet's fuel storage facility. Admiral Hetman, who was recalled from nian Radio noted on November 22 that Moscow while negotiating the pact. Repressed and of the Ukrainian Polit- Kasatonov also charged the Ukrainian the difficult economic situation in cal Prisoners' Union, was held in Kiev Navy with the "clandestine" recruit­ Mr. Hetman, who was named chairman Ukraine is having considerable impact of the bank earlier this, year, called for with some 70 representatives in attend­ ment of fleet officers. He regarded this a on public attitudes and that political ance from oblasts throughout Ukraine. flagrant violation of previous agree­ apathy is on the rise. (RFE/RL Daily Ukraine to remain in the ruble zone The meeting heard a report on former ments on the interim status of the fleet. Report) and, during talks in Moscow, intro­ victims of Soviet punitive psychiatry as That same day Radio Ukraine World duced a point which would apply pay­ ments sent frombusinessesin Ukraine well as personal testimony citing the Service charged that Admiral Kasato­ 9 SYMFEROPIL - According to a abuse of psychiatry for political pur­ nov had improperly sanctioned the sale to Russia for various goods toward Ukrainian Radio report on November payment of the foreign debt. According poses. The matter of the nearly total of a fleet command post to a private 30, about 200 people held a public absence of legislation concerning the airline. The report stated further that a to Supreme Council Chairman Ivan meeting here, at which they issued an Pliushch, this last move on Mr.Het- legal and social rights of former victims Crimean arbitration court had eva­ appeal to the United Nations and CIS of the Soviet repressive system was luated the contract as squandering fleet man's part eventually cost him his job. authorities to protect Russians in With its exit from the ruble zone, and discussed also, reported the Respublika property and demanded the command Crimea from "Ukrainian nationalism." press service. post be returned to the fleet. (RFE/RL now a pending agreement on the foreign At the demonstration, some were said debt and the division of Soviet assets As a result of the discussion, meeting Daily Report) to have held up a placard bearing a map participants resolved: and liabilities, Ukraine is moving of "greater Russia" that included U- toward a good neighborly, bilateral re­ 9 to draw the attention of government ^ KIEV - Ukraine has thrown a kraine, Belarus, Poland, Finland, and and civic associations to the need lationship with Russia and away from wrench into the sale of three Russian Alaska. Ukrainian Radio added that a any responsibilities within the Com­ for a system of aid and protection Kilo-class diesel submarines to Iran, delegation from the Crimean Russian for the victims of punitive Soviet reported Interfax on November 19. The monwealth of Independent States. movement has been sent to Moscow to These two issues, along with the Black psychiatry; and first submarine, delivered by a Russian seek backing at the Russian Congress of ^ to appeal to the Supreme Council of crew, sits in the Iranian port of Bander- Sea Fleet have have caused the most People's Deputies meeting early this tensions between the two richest former Ukraine to introduce legislation bring­ Abbas, awaiting support equipment month. (RFE/RL Daily Report) ing about the full rehabilitation of that Ukraine is now holding in the Black republics of the Soviet Union. victims of Soviet punitive psychiatry as Sea port of Mykolayiv. The deal could well as guaranteeing full human and fall through because the original agree­ civil rights to those under psychiatric ment, signed before the collapse of the care. Soviet Union, called for an Iranian FOUNDED 1933 Addresses were delivered by Ivan payment for the initial ship by Novem­ Ukrainian Weelcb Hubka, head of the Political Prisoners' ber 27, a payment that apparently will An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Union and Yevhen Proniuk, head of the not be made if Ukraine does not release Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. Ukrainian Association of the Politically the needed support equipment. Accord­ 07302. Repressed. ing to Interfax, a source in the CIS Navy In accordance with the recommenda­ headquarters said the deal might "fail to Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. tions of the First All-Ukrainian Con­ materialize in its full volume" because (ISSN - 0273-9348) , gress of Ukrainian Political Prisoners, of the Ukrainian stand. (RFE/RL the following resolution was adopted: Daily Report) Yearly subscription rate: 520; for UNA members - S10. ^ to unite the Ukrainian Association Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. of the Politically Repressed and the Ukrainian Political Prisoners' Union ^ SEVASTOPIL - Rear Admiral The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: into one single organization, subject to Boris Kozhin, the commander of the (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 ratification by both organizations at Ukrainian Navy, has said the republic's their upcoming joint meeting on naval doctrine will require an occa­ Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz December 19, at which time the by-laws sional naval presence outside the Black changes to Associate editor: Marta Kolomayets (Kiev) of the new organization are to be Sea. In an interview published by The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor: Khristina Lew adopted. Interfax on November 21 Admiral P.O. Box 346 staff writers/editors: Roman Woronowycz Finally, an appeal was issued to Kozhin forecast a fleet of 100 warships Jersey City, N.J. 07303 Andrij Wynnyckyj Ukrainian organizations, political par­ with a personnel strength of not more ties and to citizens at large to stand than 40,000. The fleet would include united in this time of crisis for the sake submarines and naval aviation as well as The Ukrainian Weekly, December 6,1992, No. 49, Vol. LIX of the establishment of a truly indepen­ "special troops." Its main base will be Copyright 1992 by The Ukrainian Weekly dent arid sovereign Ukrainian state. -Sevastopil, the present headquarters of No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 3 USIA grant INTERVIEW: Canada's counsel on the Hill in Kiev supports exchange Christina Maciw has been the legal operative word over there, "termino- election law would be exactly what I counsel for the International Advisory vo.'\ This guy was driving me bananas. want to do. The joy of this job is that the Council to the Parliament of Ukraine Of course, everything has to be done entire Ukrainian Justice Department is of journalists since early September. She was asked to "terminovo," and then they go on vacation finding it difficult to do what I have set WASHINGTON - The United submit her application to her present for a couple of weeks. That can be quite out to accomplish. So, therefore, you States Information Agency has position by Marc Lalonde (mentioned irritating. have to pick and choose what is within awarded a 5177,560 grant, through its in the interview,) a former Canadian Is there a problem with the novelty of reach. . . . Office of Citizen Exchanges, to the Cabinet minister and current consti­ having to answer to the law? I am very interested in election law. I Iowa Peace Institute of Grinnell, Iowa, tutional expert at the IACPU. Her The main problem is that Ukraine think it is essential that a good law be to implement a journalism exchange position is sponsored by the Ukrainian lacks a regulatory scheme or infrastruc­ passed, particularly because the next program in the Cherkasy region of Canadian Professional and Business ture. The laws are there, and there to be elections will or should be held some Ukraine. Association of Canada. Ms. Maciw was respected, but because there are no time next year. This is related to the contacted by The Weekly in Montreal, regulations on the implementation of constitutional question. I don't think Approximately 15 Ukrainian during her recent brief return to Canada laws in place, it produces confusion. that the Parliament as it is presently journalists will receive training and in mid-November. The interview was This is the legacy of years of following composed should be ratifying the new participate in internships to strengthen conducted by Andrij Wynnyckyj. directives from Moscow, which eli­ constitution, because it essentially their knowledge of community minated the need for any such structure wasn't democratically elected. journalism and broaden their under­ How do you help Ukrainian legisla­ or rules. That's actually what makes Ivan Pliushch would agree with you standing of the workings of a free press. tors? Ukraine such a unique case: it's oper­ A month-long intensive workshop on on that point. It's a somewhat disorganized process, ating in a legal vacuum of sorts. True. That's interesting because English language skills will be con­ but basically I deal with the various ducted in Ukraine at the Cherkasy Could this be an advantage? Because before, Pliushch and everyone else was requests forwarded by the Parliament's there is an absence of the baggage of so concerned with ratifying the consti­ State Pedagogical Institute, followed by subcommittees. The bulk of my work a study tour and a two-month intern­ regulations and bureaucratic proce­ tution as quickly as possible, and yet recently involved the Committee on dure, couldn't that make things work now the thinking has changed comple­ ship with home-stays in the U.S. The Economic Reform. institutional co-sponsor in Ukraine is more smoothly? tely. A new democratically elected Par­ The questions are quite varied. Some Perhaps, but this creates difficulties liament has to be brought in, or else this the Cherkasy-Iowa Agriculture and want to get copies of bills or legislation Culture Centre. because everything has to be decided one will create more and more prob­ from the West, or have concepts like from scratch. Something's missing lems. Commenting on the grant, USIA conflict of interest explained to them. somewhere at every step, and working What also interests me a great deal, be­ Director Henry Catto said "This pro­ Do you find yourself acting like a in this environment often becomes a cause, it is my specialty back in Canada, is gram is precisely the sort of practical, Supreme Court justice, setting out for hectic pointing of fingers: we need this, intellectual property, copyrights and concrete action we should be taking in government officials what the letter of and that, and that — oh — and that. trademarks. I would like to contribute our ongoing efforts at democracy- their own law allows? building in the formerly communist No, they definitely have a good countries. This grant will help streng­ command of their own law and how to This is the legacy of years of following directives then the professional development of forward their interests in using it. these Ukrainian print journalists." However, they are less familiar with from Moscow: ... (Ukraine is) operating in a legal This USIA project, part of the U.S. Canadian and U.S. practices and vacuum of sorts. government's technical assistance they're curious. All aspects of law program in the newly independent interest them , commercial law, holding states (NIS), is funded by the U.S. companies for instance, and those are Do they realize that pieces of the to getting that ball rolling. It's unbe­ Agency for International Development the kinds of questions they turn to me regulatory puzzle are missing, or does it lievable what goes on in Ukraine. Let (USAID). with. have to be pointed out? alone publishing rights for books... The The United States Information Have you advised them on the draft­ I make every effort not to seem like I quantity of pirated videos is as­ Agency is an independent foreign ing of legislation? One of the criticisms know something and they don't. Of tounding. A typical example is a U.S. affairs agency within the executive originating in the West was that Ukraine's course it depends on who you work film, double dubbed, first with German branch that explains and supports U.S. laws are "over-written" and don't meet with, but by and large they know and then with Russian. foreign policy and national security the standards of broad application but exactly what they need and want, and Another project... I don't know how interests abroad through a wide range precise interpretation that legislation most have become quite tired of ad­ I'm going to get all this done in a year, of information programs. The agency is asked to meet here. visers who tell them: "This is how it but... promotes mutual understanding I have been given some bills to review, should be!" There is a backlash. Well, you're going to have your stay between the United States and other and on the whole that kind of gener­ I have yet to meet many of the people extended after one year, arent you? countries through a series of educa­ alization isn't accurate. People have to I should have, but that's natural. Yeah, probably. Well, another pro­ tional and cultural exchanges. bear in mind that they have a different Because there's no structure, there ject that should be fascinating is the tradition and different practices, be­ wasn't a fax circular or a message that proposed overhaul of the Civil Code. yond the fact that they're formerly Soviet. went out on E-mail saying: "The legal Because I'm also a civil law attorney, I Their system is based on the Civil Code, adviser from Canada, here she is!"I had would love to help out on that. Next CBS news now not on English common law. North Ame­ the advantage of knowing about 15 week (November 20-25) I will be in ricans often bridle at the fact that deputies personally before I arrived, so I meetings with representatives of the something isn't the common law way. could go to them and tell them that I'd Justice Department. seen in Ukraine Well it shouldn't be, in their system. arrived and what I was doing. How often do you report to Canada? NEW YORK - The "CBS Evening So it's more similar to the French Do you address reports directly to Marc code? What kind of meetings have you had? News" and "CBS This Morning" are What does a typical day look like? Lalonde? Generally speaking, yes, more sim­ now broadcast in Russia and Ukraine, Man, let me tell you, every day is I report once a month, not to Mr. ilar to the German and French models announced Rainer Siek, senior vice- different. It depends whether or not the Lalonde, but to the Ukrainian Profes­ than the English. president for sales and marketing at Supreme Council is in session. If it is, sional and Business Association, because CBS Broadcast International. Do they ever get muddled by the fact then I go to the morning sessions, they're the sponsors who have placed "I am delighted that Russia and that representatives of various foreign because these involve discussions of me here and then they pass it on. Ukraine have joined the broad family of legal systems have been giving them legislation, some of which I might have However, I do maintain contact with countries in expanding the outreach of advice, or do they manage to distinguish worked on, so I like to see what kind of Canadian government officials who these CBS News programs," side Mr. between, let's say U.S. and German questions my contributions raise. I also arrive in Ukraine regularly, so they are Siek. practices? try to make myself available if deputies closely informed. The "CBS Evening News" is broad­ To be frank, they get muddled. For need some input before going in to Let's veer back and talk about the cast on Channel 3 in Moscow at 7 a.m. instance, before I arrived, I sent over a discuss matters before Parliament. constitution. When do you estimate whole pile of material. When I did, this in English, Monday through Friday. If the Parliament is not in session, that they will submit a new draft? deputy comes by, saying: "We have to In St. Petersburg, the "CBS Evening then I attend committee meetings or go Rumor has it that they have reconsid­ get this translated, we need it, we need News" is broadcast on TV6 at 7 a.m. about my own research and work. For ered the one currently on the table, and it." I told him, calm down, let's read it and at 7:30 a.m. in English, than example, I've been asked to work on the are about to withdraw it and prepare a first. Turns out it was a bunch of repeated at 8 p.m. in Russian. "CBS Ukrainian Elections Act, as well as new one. statutes of the U.S. Department of This Morning" is broadcast at 8 a.m. in others that deputies have approached Yes, that was my understanding Housing, most of which has no applica­ English. me to help them write. I want to before I left. Kravchuk, who is the tion in Ukraine. The U.S. infrastructure This same schedule is followed on the organize an international symposium chairman of the Constitutional Com­ is absolutely massive in this area, in ICTV Network in Ukraine. on election law, so that Ukrainian mittee, recognized that many reserva­ Ukraine they have virtually nothing. In January, the "CBS Evening News" legislators can confer with experts from tions had been expressed about it, and Maybe about four pages of it was will begin broadcasting in Alma Ata, abroad. called the committee into session to the capital of Kazakhstan, and there are useful, maybe to translate, but probably draw up another version. plans to extend the broadcasts to just to explain and leave it alone. Another project is establishing an order of parliamentary procedure. regions of Siberia. Because they were drawing up legis­ Did they address any of the concerns The "CBS Evening News" is lation about social services at the time, If you were to be miraculously given raised by jurists from the West, such as broadcast also in Italy, France, this deputy was getting all worked up, a month of free time to concentrate on the contradictions between articles and Belgium, Japan, Senegal, Bolivia, saying "We need it, it's very good that what you wanted to do, what would it conflicts of jurisdiction between various Taiwan, Thailand, El Salvador, Greece, you're here, we neet to have it translated be? branches of government? Hong Kong, Venezuela and Colombia. -terminovo' (immediately)." That'sthe Well, organizing the symposium of (Continued on page 13) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 No. 49

TV journalists come to Canada to learn from colleagues by Oksana Zakydalsky cumentary Film Studio; Mykhailo Pavliv, director and for quality programming (the CBC is partially TORONTO — In his recent article on Ukraine's at the studio Ukrtelfilm; Yuriy Morozov, TV film government funded.) They had been led to believe media, Bohdan Nahaylo paints a depressing picture editor at the Dovzhenko Studios; and Yuriy that people in Canada are totally immersed in of the state of Ukrainian TV today, calling it "not so Makarov, independent producer. Financing for popular culture and were surprised that there exists much a disappointment as a source of embarrass­ this project was provided by the Karl Popper a well-developed government policy for the support ment" with "low quality programs," "saturated Foundation in Geneva. (Both the Kiev-based of quality programming in the mass media. Renaissance Foundation and the Karl Popper with pseudoethnographism" and "condemned to When they arrived here in mid-October, the tight government control."(The Ukrainian Weekly, Foundation are sponsored by businessman and philanthropist George Soros.) journalists were pessimistic about the possibility of October 11 and 18). bringing any significant changes into the existing This opinion is supported by the newspaper The program in Toronto was designed to give the structure of TV in Ukraine. They called it a machine Vechirniy Kyyiv which writes, "Ukrainian TV TV journalists wide exposure to the uniquely that would be difficult to move. By the end of their today is under the direction of people who were Canadian mixture of state, public and commercial stay , in the second half of November, they had appointed to these posts many years ago with the TV. The four-week core program consisted of become quite optimistic because, not only had aim of promoting Ukrainian provincialism. They one-week assignments at four TV establishments; they gained new insights into the workings of TV, are able to cope with a change of directives — to the local CBC TV newsroom; TV Ontario, the but also two important changes had taken place. support independence or the government of provincially funded educational channel; Multi­ The first was a change in their self-image. They President Kravchuk — but, because they are lingual TV which broadcasts in the languages of said they had been treated by Canadian TV workers uncreative and incompetent, they are unable to Toronto's ethnic communities; and "on location" as professionals and colleagues. In Ukraine, they produce any kind of worthwhile TV... Apart from shoots with "Kontakt," a new Ukrainian TV are used to being considered "second-rate" and had the art director, none of the directors of Ukrainian program produced by Yuri Klufas. The visitors expected a similar attitude from the Canadian TV had ever been professionally involved with TV worked in pairs and rotated among all four hosts. Instead, they were treated as fellow profes­ or the press. Thev were Communist commissars, locations so that they all had a week's stay at each sionals and this instilled in them a pride and party functionaries and apparatchiks."(September one. confidence in their own capabilities. Secondly, the 29.) At the end they had the opportunity to go to appointment of Ivan Dzyuba as minister of cultrue, Furthermore,it is assumed that the current head Montreal to visit Radio Canada International and they said, offers some hope that reforms might be of the Ukrainian State Television and Radio the National Film Board as well as to Ottawa to see brought in. They have begun making plans to Company (Ukrteleradiokompaniya) Mykola Okh- the capital city's TV and press facilities. The whole spearhead a push for changes in Ukrainian TV. makevych, will remain in charge as long as program lasted six weeks and received enthusiastic President Leonid Kravchuk is in power as a reward approval from all of the participants. They agreed They also expect that more independent pro­ for having backed him for president in the election that it was one thing to read about what TV should duction studios will be set up where they will be able campaign. be and quite another to actually see it created — to to use the experience gained in Canada. For Roman Melnyk, executive director of Media be in "the kitchen of TV" where ideas are turned example, Mr. Slissarenko who, for the last three Operations for the Canadian Broadcasting Corp. into TV fare. years, has been a reporter and host of "Hart," a (CBC) and a long-time member of the Canadian Although the visitors admitted that the technical popular weekly magazine-type program aimed at Friends of Rukh executive, was in Kiev last spring, side of TV is impressive, they were more interested young people, said that there are plans to make invited by the Renaissance Foundation to give his in finding out how people work and how the work "Hart" an independent, self-financing enterprise. opinion about Ukrainian TV and his suggestions on itself is organized and managed. They noted that The program in Canada for the TV journalists how it might be improved. good management and professionalism go together involved much preparation, particularly in setting Mr. Melnyk concluded that viewers could not and that the high level of professionalism is evident up contacts and finding people who would take relate to current Ukrainian TV programs. They from the top all the way down. For example, them under their wing. preferred to watch Central TV, broadcast from everyone was always well prepared not only when The arrangements were made by Mr. Melnyk Moscow, because it was more informative, livelier they went on the air but for tapings as well, so that while Lesia Shymko of the Toronto branch of the and more interesting. To repatriate the Ukrainian superfluous material was not produced. The whole Canadian Friends of Rukh, handled the co­ audience, Ukrainian TV will have to produce production process is geared for support and ordination of the program. programs that can compete with Central TV and cooperation. Ms. Klepakova said that in Ukraine, Mr. Menlyk was very pleased with all the are relevant to the current concerns of Ukrainian when she puts a program together, she feels that no candidates who came to Canada. "I couldn't viewers, he suggested. one else is at all interested in how she does it. imagine a better group. They came with enthusiasm, Although the idea of having TV journalists from The journalists said they were struck by the they worked with enthusiasm. All the hosts were Ukraine come to Canada to see how television is importance attached to the opinions of viewers, the extremely pleased and welcomed them. Having run and new TV programs are produced here had fact these are sought and evaluated continuously visitors is, after all, extra work for the people in the been discussed at Friends of Rukh for some time, and that this is true not only of commercial TV but studios, but with this group, the feedback was very the actual arrangements were finally made by Mr. of the government-funded educational channel as positive," he said. Melnyk during and after his visit to Kiev. As a well. In Ukraine, TV was, and still is, seen as an They couldn't have come at a better time. It was a result, eight TV and documentary film workers instrument of propaganda rather than information, month filled with hot news: the Canadian refe­ came to Canada in October: Iryna Diachenko, and the only opinion people working in TV are rendum, Toronto winning the World Series and the Liudmila Klepakova, Oksana Yanko - all editors concerned about is that of the higher-ups, the U.S. elections. Now they have gone home hopeful with UkrTV; Ihor Slissarenko, host and reporter on "nachalstvo." that the self-confidence and experience they gained the program "Hart," UkrTV; Victoria Bondar, The visitors had not expected to find the high in Canada will help them bring changes to Ukraini­ editor with the Ukrainian Chronicle and Do­ level of government support for educational TV an TV. Pennsy Heritage Commission now permanent Ontario Press Council rules HARRISBURG, Pa. - Passage of Since then, the commission was re­ legislation formally establishing the newed twice and underwent a major on complaint by Windsor man Pennsylvania Heritage Affairs Com­ restructuring in 1988. TORONTO — A curious discrep­ billion (U.S.) from the 14 just-liberated mission (PH AC) as a permanent agency The PHAC develops policy initia­ ancy between a Washington story that republics of the late Soviet Union, in state government sends a clear signal tives in five key areas: multicultural reported a S24 billion aid package for specifically from my second homeland, to ethnic communities statewide, said education, conservation of cultural the former Soviet Union and a next-day the precious Ukraine, where I was born Lt. Gov. Mark S. Singer on November heritage resources, inter-ethnic rela­ editorial that implied it was only for and raised." 25. tions, culturally sensitive delivery of Russia has prompted the Ontario Press Compounding the confusion, he "The efforts we've made to identify, health care and human services, and Council to uphold one aspect of a presented later Canadian Press and conserve and promote the varied cul­ economic development. complaint against the Toronto Globe Los Angeles Times stories from Wash­ tural traditions that characterize state In 1990, the commission sponsored and Mail. ington saying the aid was for Russia and government have met with a great deal the first Governor's Conference on A November 10 release from the a Moscow АР—CP story saying it was of success," said Mr. Singer, PHAC Ethnicity as a statewide forum to council reported the following. for the former Soviet republics. chairman. discuss the role of ethnicity in the Myroslav Prytulak of Windsor, saying The Globe and Mail's editorial writer "By acting to upgrade the status of formation of public policy. he couldn't explain the "bizarre contra­ said he was under the impression the the commission, the legislature es­ The commission's executive director dictions" and noting that the news­ S24 billion was in fact for Russia, and sentially is saying our work to build is Shalom Staub. paper wouldn't do it for him, accused that it was part of a larger aid package bridges of understanding among Pen­ "The values, beliefs and community the Globe and Mail of "constantly also involving other Soviet republics. nsylvania's many ethnic communities is structures that underlie expressions of promoting its Russo-centric policies But the newspaper agreed there was a vital to the future of Pennsylvania," he cultural heritage remain a key to our instead of objectively presenting the discrepancy and said it would make a said. shared future in Pennsylvania," said Lt. facts." renewed effort to find out what aid will The prime sponsor of the proposal is Gov. Singel. "The way those values and The Washington story, published go where. state Rep. Robert L. Freeman (D- beliefs shape policy is up to us. I believe April 2, said the industrialized world Denying it had devoted an inor­ Northampton), a commission member. cultural heritage is a key element of had wheeled out a S24 billion aid dinate amount of space to Russia at the The PHAC includes representatives public policy, and the Pennsylvania package for the former Soviet Union. expense of other republics, the Globe from more that 50 of the state's diverse Heritage Affairs Commission will The April 3 editorial referred only to said there had been 322 references to cultural and ethnic groups. continue to play a lead role in fostering Russia in discussing the package. Ukraine in the paper since the beginning A gubernatorial executive order a greater understanding of cultural Mr. Prytulak accused the newspaper of 1992. And it had sent its Moscow established the commission in 1980. pluralism in Pennsylvania." of "theft, albeit on paper only, of S24 (Continued on page 12) No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 5 Maryland Ukrainian joins forces with Bavarian Red Cross to help Ukraine

by T. St. George who lives in Munich, Germany, and that point. The Red Cross officials agreement with the Bavarian Red Cross who heads the Bavarian Red Cross accompanying the transport had not to use their delivery channels because Yarema Harabatch, a Ukrainian operation for Ukraine. He told me that realized the difficulties they would meet they have such an excellent track American living in Germantown, Md., not long ago, he received an urgent regarding the further distribution of the record. has a deep desire and commitment to telephone call from the hospital's chief supplies. They had incorrectly assumed Many Americans, Ukrainian Ame­ helping Ukraine. A sculptor by profes­ surgeon with a desperate appeal for that once the supplies reached Kiev, the ricans among them, have responded sion, he wants to share with his com­ anesthetics. 'I am already performing distribution would somehow automati­ generously to the great needs in U- patriots and the American community operations on children without cally take care of itself. kraine, but others are reluctant to help at large his experience with the acute anesthetics,' the doctor told him. It for fear of sending money down a black problems of delivering aid to Ukrai­ seems that a shipment promised to What happened next? hole. What is unique about our or­ nians in need. He had the following to Ukraine from St. Petersburg never ganization is that we not only deliver say in a recent interview about an made it, and the Russians gave no What ensued was a bureaucratic run- aid, equipment, even doctors exactly to organization called "UkraineAid, "(not specific reasons for the non-delivery." around coupled with harassment. No where they are needed, but we con­ to be confused with "Ukraine Aid" of one seemed to know who could be tinually monitor the aid that has been Philadelphia). What are some of the obstacles in trusted to deliver the supplies to the given. This means, for example, that we delivering aid to Ukraine? various hospitals, institutions, and check up to see if the equipment we What are some of the health care other organizations. The hapless Red delivered to a hospital is still there emergencies that you have personally The major problem with aid to Cross officials, furthermore, knew very approximately every two to three witnessed in Ukraine and what are the Ukraine is ensuring that what we send little, if any, Russian and no Ukrai­ months. Likewise, and this is extemely priority needs there today? gets to where it should and that equip­ nian. Therefore, they were at the mercy important, we interview, screen, and ment that is delivered is not sold off on of the situation. In the end, those ac­ select the people whom we deal with "In this day and age of major national the black market. My brother Stepan, companying the shipment began li­ very carefully. We make sure that we are catastrophes, the situation in Ukraine who had been a well-paid school teacher terally handing the supplies out on the not dealing with the "old guard." warrants our immediate attention in Germany, decided to take a five-year streets of Kiev. Upon their return to and assistance. First of all, we need sabbatical from his job and work with Bavaria, the officials fully described this What are some of the other methods much more aid. When I was in Ukraine the Red Cross as a volunteer when he unfortunate incident in the German UkraineAid uses to deliver help to last December with a Red Cross first read the following story in a press. Ukraine? convoy, I was horrified to witness Bavarian newspaper. A characteristic of our organization the death of a newborn in the About three years ago, a shipment of How did your involvement in is that we deal in specifics. If we hear main pediatric hospital for the lvano- several tractor trailers filled with me­ UkraineAid come about? from a hospital that they need a parti­ Frankivske Oblast. The baby died due to dical equipment, medicine, clothing, cular piece of equipment or medicine, a half-functioning respirator, as do some and other humanitarian aid, left from Because of my brother's and my ex­ that is what we deliver. We therefore 20 babies per thousand in that oblast. Munich bound for Kiev. The supplies in periences, I wanted to take some action avoid the well-meaning but inefficient No one is sure why the statistic is so these trucks had been donated by the to be of help in Ukraine. For this "shotgun" approach. Moreover, the high, but one thing is certain: more of Bavarian people, Bavarian doctors and reason, I sought and received permis­ Bavarian, Red Cross keeps a detailed these babies could easily be saved if they medical supply companies. The ship­ sion from the Bavarian Red Cross to use inventory on computer of all its trans­ merely had incubators and respirators. ment to Ukraine was organized by the their name in creating a non-profit actions - names, dates, places, Another horrifying story came out of Bavarian Red Cross. Unfortunately, organization here to assist them in their equipment/supply description, etc. All the same hospital recently. I became although the trucks and supplies arrived work. I decided to call the operation in this gets fed into a laptop computer on aware of it through my brother Stepan safely in Kiev, a problem occurred at the U.S. "UkraineAid." I have an the spot, and this way everyone has a record of who has received what and when. Ukrainian American Veterans participate in Ohio governor's ceremony Another vital service that we per­ form - if we have the funds - is to COLUMBUS, Ohio - Ukrainian American Veterans' provide doctors when they are needed National Commander, Roman Rakowsky, met with Ohio for a special operation. If we can afford Gov. George V. Voinovich on Tuesday, November 5, during to, we bring patients to Poland or the inaugural ceremony of the Ohio Veterans' Hall of Fame at Germany, if possible, or the doctor the Statehouse Rotunda. travels to the place in Ukraine where the Also invited to this historic affair were many state, patient needs the operation. regional and national commanders and officers of the Similarly, if special equipment is American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Vietnam needed - and often modern equipment Veterans of America and other veterans organizations. is totally unknown in Ukraine - we see The program started with the posting of American and to it that technicians accompany the Ohio Flags and recitation of "The Pledge of Allegiance,"led equipment so that they can teach the by Joseph Andry, past national commander of Disabled recipient medical personnel how to American Veterans. operate it and then stay on for a while to The first speaker was James Conrad, administrative make sure that they are operating it director of Ohio Bureau of Employment Services, which also correctly. sponsored this program. Mr. Conrad praised Gov. Voinovich for his leadership in dealing with the needs of veterans and Has any of this assitance been spe­ declared the week of November 9 as "Ohio Hire a Veteran cifically designated to help the victims Week." He then followed with the introduction of Gov. of Chornobyl? Voinovich. The governor in his presentation re-echoed the theme of Yes, in fact, two months ago the "Hire a Veteran." He pointed out that in light of the end of the umbrella organization of the Bavarian cold war, military forces will be downsized and the need for Red Cross delivered to Kiev highly civilian employment for the new wave of veterans is of utmost sophisticated medical equipment to test importance. for many different health aspects such The governor then officially proclaimed the inauguration as changes in chromosomes, etc. of the Ohio Veterans' Hall of Fame. With the assistance of to enable researchers to find out Congressional Medal of Honor winner, Ron Rosser, the more about the long-term effects of the governor unveiled the temporary traveling monument which accident on its victims. Tests will be revealed the names of the first, group of inductees to the Ohio made and repeated over many years Veterans' Hall of Fame. This group consists of all Ohioans with the aim not only of advancing who served as president of the United States of America. research in this field but of finding a UAV Commander Roman Rakowsky (right) presents a The list of names on this monument are prefaced by these cure for the various effects of radiation. Ukrainian American Veterans lapel pin to Ohio Gov. George words: "It is said that an American fights for three things: His This medical equipment has been de­ Voinovich. brother in arms, who shares his darkest hours, his home and livered to four hospitals in Kiev, and, as his country, regardless of the politics of the moment. He hope and pray for lasting world peace so that there never will with the rest of the program, its pre­ always fights as a free man, and he will lay his life on the line." be a need to have the Congressional Medal of Honor awarded sence and correct use are constantly Gov. Voinovich then introduced the keynote speaker, Mr. again." monitored by the Bavarian Red Cross. Ron Rosser, Congressional Medal of Honor winner during Later, UAV Commander Rakowsky presented Gov. the Korean War and one of the first to be inducted into the Voinovich wiih a greeting on behalf of all Ukrainian American What are the future prospects for "Ohio Veteran's Hall of Fame." Mr. Rosser spoke softly and veterans. He thanked him for being the first governor to your organization? with dignity. He said that he and his fellow recipients of the recognize Ukraine as a free and sovereign state and for always Congressional Medal of Honor are: "... just ordinary men being sensitive and responsive to Ukrainian Americans. I am very excited about UkraineAid. who do extraordinary acts in extraordinary times because of a Commander Rakowsky also presented Gov. Voinovich UAV This is the kind of quality help U- deep sense of duty." lapel pin. kraine needs. Several Ukrainian Mr. Rosser suggested that there are many other names The ceremony was concluded with the playing of taps in in Americans have asked me however, deserving to be added to this monument for bravery displayed memory of all those who died in defense of the U.S. Then the "Why just Ivano-Frankivske?" There in combat even though they were not awarded the Congres­ color guard executed the final formality by retiring the sional Medal of Honor. Mr. Rosser concluded by stating: "I colors. (Continued on page 16) б THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 No. 49 COMMENTARY: The presidential elections Ukrainian WeelclV and Ukrainian community involvement by Bozhena Olshaniwsky commissions work very hard for us on limited budgets. We also learned that Russians, go home As we faced the 1992 presidential they get very little input from the public. elections I believe that most of us had A strange phenomenon: the agencies While the world's attention is focused elsewhere and the news media here grave misgivings about the major candi­ who serve the public do not want the occasionally report on "hotspots" located in the "newly independent states" dates who vied for our support by public to know about them, and the that arose on the territory of the former USSR, scant information is reported spending more time attacking their op­ public does not care to find our more on the continuing conflict in Moldova, or more specifically, the separatist ponents than presenting their own issues. about the government that it elects, region of Trans-Dnistria. We were tempted to sit this one out, but appoints or hires to work for it. Developments on that sliver of land located along the Dnister River near we knew that we could not. Like it or not, we had to bite the bullet Moldova's border with Ukraine continue to be ominous. Repeated attempts Although the choice was difficult, we and make our choices on November 3. at a ceasefire between separatist Trans-Dnistrian forces and Moldovan had to make one because it is our Ukrainians are traditionally of a troops have failed, and leaders of the so-called "Dniester Republic" still seek a civic responsibility to participate in the conservative Republican mien, since the political status for the entity. political and democratic process. It is "conservative" foreign policy of Re­ The former 14th Army of the Soviet Union,originaliy brought into the area we who are ultimately responsible for publicans for many years was more to take up a stance of "armed neutrality," has been transformed into an agent our government and the choice of the palatable to them than the "liberalism" people who serve in it. Unfortunately, of Democrats. But during the Reagan/ of Russia that has acted to destabilize the independent republics of Moldova during many elections, we relegate this and Ukraine. Bush administrations there were many important choice to a relatively small serious reasons for Ukrainians to have a Ukraine's president, Leonid Kravchuk,has said that he is concerned about group of people and then complain serious falling-out with the Republi­ the possible secession of the Dniester Republic from Moldova because such about it for the rest of the term. This cans and their foreign policy, i.e., an event would enable Russia to keep its 14th Army there indefinitely, as well happens because most of us have nega­ President Ronald Reagan's opposition as provide a pretext for the most powerful former Soviet republic to send in tive opinions about our government to blocking of the Congressional additional forces. President Kravchuk said he views the Dniester Republic as and do not wish to learn more about it. Famine Commission, the forcible re­ "a forward base for Russian aggression," and made it clear that Ukraine's Many of us are seriously concerned turn of Myroslav Medvid to the Soviets, interests require it to support the territorial integrity of Moldova. The thrust about what happens in Ukraine, Israel, the extradition of John Demjanjuk to of Ukraine's policy as regards Trans-Dnistria, he said, would be to limit Yugoslavia or Russia, but what happens Israel, the summary dismissal of Ukrai­ Russia's influence there. in America is given lesser importance. nians from George Bush's ethnic elec­ Meanwhile, the opposition Moldovan Popular Front and its supporters This phenomenon was evident during a tion committee, President Bush's failure continue to call for unification with Romania — which would include what special pre-election program, the to hasten the demise of the Soviet they describe as historic Moldovan areas currently part of Ukraine. At the Woodrow Wilson Society convention, empire and the development of demo­ same time, Moldovan President Mircea Snegur has reaffirmed his which took place in New Jersey on cracies — just to name a few. government's policy of cooperation and co-existence of "two Romanian September 24 on the campus of Rutgers Although this article did not make it states." University in New Brunswick. in the Ukrainian press before the But it is the presence of the 14th Army — now a Russian military force — Although members of numerous November 3 election, I believe the issues that is most troubling and threatening to the security of both Moldova and organizations and individuals were touched upon here deserve to be aired Ukraine. Just three weeks ago, it was reported by Radio Liberty that the invited, few actually showed up. Repre­ and discussed - especially in the face of commander of that force, Lt. Gen. Aleksandr Lebed, had launched a sentatives from a variety of New Jersey the overwhelming Democratic victory. recruiting drive for personnel to serve in the Dniester Republic. Conscripts state agencies and commissions con­ Major world events will happen without would have the choice of serving in either the 14th Army or in local Dniester ducted interesting workshops and infor­ our participation or our input. The U.S. forces. Officers of Russia's "peacekeeping" force in the region have said they mative presentations to scanty au­ government's foreign policy — or its support recreation of the Soviet Union. Such sentiments were echoed by Igor diences. We learned that our state absence - vis-a-vis Ukraine, the is­ Smirnov, president of the Dniester Republic, who stated he continues to Bozhena Olshaniwsky is president of suance of the most-favored-nation support the ideas of the "Great October Revolution." Americans for Human Rights in U- status, extension of bank credit and Most recently, Radio Liberty has reported on Russia's plan to transfer kraine, a member of Gov. Jim Florio 's promotion of businesses and invest­ equipment from its 14th Army to the Dniester forces, instead of removing it New Jersey Ethnic Advisory Council ment in Ukraine, could and should from Moldova. As well, it was reported that units of the 14th Army slated for and legislative liaison to New Jersey be influenced and encouraged by us. withdrawal would instead be "disbanded" locally — thus facilitating transfer State Sen. Ronald Rice. (Continued on page 16) of personnel to the separatist forces. Radio Liberty added that there were reports the Russians would link withdrawal of the 14th Army to the granting of a political status (i.e. republican status) to the Dniester Republic by ACTION ITEM Moldova. In that were not enough evidence of Russia's interference in Moldova, In the wake of the dissolution of the USSR, MCI Telecommunications Corp. according to RL, the local Moldovan press reported that a Dniester Republic changed its billing system annotation for calls to the newly independent countries security minister, known as Vadim Shevtsov, has confirmed at a televised of Eastern Europe and Central Asia, all of which share the same international news conference that he is in fact Vladimir Antyufeyev, a former high official dialing country code (7), from "USSR" to "Russia." of the KGB in Latvia and supervisor of the OMON (special forces of the The National Office of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Minister of Internal Affairs.) He also stated that members of Estonia's immediately contacted MCI to alert them to the improper labelling. After several Interfront paramilitary group had been assigned by "Russian democratic weeks of consideration, MCI has decided to leave the label "Russia" in place for all forces" to strengthen the Dniester Republic's security forces. calls to Ukraine and the other non-Russian countries of the former USSR. In a spot check of MCI customer service representatives, none could answer the What is clear from the foregoing, then, is that the Russian 14th Army — basic question, "What is the country code for Ukraine?", without asking their ostensibly a peacekeeping force — is playing a dirty role in the conflict in supervisor. Common supervisor responses ranged from, "Oh, that's part of Moldova, apparently sanctioned by Russian officials. The truth is that the Russia!" to "Well, sir, MCI doesn't list places such as Wales either." real threat here — as in other parts of the former Soviet empire — is Russia. Concerned individuals are urged to call Jerry Ellis at 1-800-727-5555, Phillip And yet that reality is not comprehended by Western news media and policy­ Candler at 212-326-4696, or Christopher Coyle at 212-326-4504, to lodge their makers who still are so Moscow-centric they can't see the forest for the trees. complaints. It's time for the West to apply some pressure on Russia to halt its For the record, ATAT uses each individual country's name on its bills (e.g. interference in the internal affairs of independent states. It's time for Russian "Ukraine," "Latvia"). military units to go home. - submitted by the UCCA Press Service

Turning the pages back... UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine

The Home Office of the Ukrainian National Hutsul ceramics, an art form of the Ukrainian highlanders Association reports that, as of December 3, of the Carpathian mountains, are renowned for their beauty ihe fraternal organization's newly established and simple style, which has been reflected in the works of Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received celebrated primitivist artists such as Nykyfor. 13,753 checks from its members with donations A master craftsman and pioneering creator of Hutsul designs and firing totalling ^356,784.14. The contributions methods was Oleksa Bakhmatiuk, who was born in Kosiv, Galicia, on December include individual members' donations, as well 10, 1820. as returns of members' dividend checks and He developed and perfected the method of decorating earthenware with white interest payments on promissory notes. ash and etchings. According to a pamphlet issued by The Ukrainian Museum of Please make checks payable to UNA Fund New York, Bakhmatiuk portrayed life through fantastic motifs, producing a synthesis of thematic art and the depiction of everyday reality. His works are now for the Rebirth of Ukraine. preserved in the Ukrainian Museum of Ethnographic and Industrial Art in Lviv and other institutions. He died, also in Kosiv, on Mayrch,15,. J 8.82, No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

editors and press corps of media orga­ It is also important to note that the Needed: full-time nizations represented in the nation's first meeting with Parks Canada will Individuals' names capital. Such an office would deal only take place in Banff, Alberta, in early press bureau in D.C. with historical and current informa­ December to prepare for inscription and transliteration Dear Editor: tion about Ukraine, and not with official and the location of plaques to mark the Dear Editor: We were very pleased to read the government policy of Ukraine, which of internment in Banff National Park. No doubt, the National Geographic various articles in The Weekly dealing course the Embassy is charged with. The negotiations with the government Society in cooperation with the Ukrai­ with the future of the Ukrainian dias­ All of these things are being done on of Canada have been ongoing and have nian Mapping Agency will most sa­ pora.Particularly insightful was Eugene an intermittent basis by the UNA's included two meetings with the prime tisfactorily solve the problem of Ukrai- Iwanciw's very thorough piece. For Washington Office, the Ukrainian minister as well as meetings with Mi­ nization and transliteration of names about the past year, a group of con­ National Information Service and the nisters Don Mazankowski, Gerry (November 15). cerned Ukrainian Americans in U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, and also by Weiner and Jake Epp, and leaders of the Closely related to this is the transli­ Washington have been troubled by private individuals. However, the task opposition and other members of teration of Ukrainian individuals' these very issues and have discussed at hand is enormous. This is not suf­ Parliament and government officials. names. Whereas the editorial staff of them in numerous fora, including at ficient, especially in light of the fact that In this case, the path to acknowledg­ The Weekly, in their reports from meetings of the ad hoc Washington Russia has inherited the long-standing ment and redress will call for good Ukraine, have excelled in adopting the Crisis Committee. and large public relations machine of judgment, common sense, perseverance most satisfactory English spelling of Life in the nation's capital daily the former Soviet Embassy. Further­ and a commitment to ones own com­ proper names, many of us living in the exposes one to the complex and convo­ more, Russia has several press offices munity. We are on that path. English-speaking countries still cling luted workings of the government, and a new Russian-American Press and (for unexplainable reasons) to the private sector and media. Strong, well- Information Center in Moscow and Ihor Bardyn Polish spelling of our family names. organized and established diaspora New York. Toronto Of course, everyone is entitled to spell organizations play a leading role in There are a number of options for The writer is chair of the Redress his/her name as he/she wishes. securing media exposure and govern­ funding such a bureau. However, here Committee of the Ukrainian Canadian However, many of us cringe upon ment attention for their respective we would like to raise three possibilities hearing our names mutilated when read Congress. homelands. for discussion. by a non-Ukrainian in this country. It Washington, of course, is home to a 1) One of the current Washington may be useful to hear the opinions and number of universities, think-tanks, offices could be expanded to include a suggestions of readers about a solution newspapers, journals, foreign repre­ full-time press bureau component. Sharpen those pencils, to this problem. sentatives, foundations, and other 2) A press bureau could be created institutions and lobbying groups. and its cost shared among our major enough is enough! Mykhailo Dub Numerous seminars, briefings, lectures Ukrainian American organizations Dear Editor: St. Louis and presentations are held and arti­ with their representatives sitting on a Two events this past week have left cles written which include remarks board of directors to whom the profes­ me boiling. It is now becoming clear distorting Ukrainian history or the sional staff would be responsible. that there was a complete cover-up at Use of "ethnic" development of current events. 3) An independent board could be OSI regarding John Demjanjuk. The Frequent Ukrainian delegations to created to oversee and appeal to the whole case is unraveling, evidence now is insulting the U.S. speak of Ukraine being in the Ukrainian American community to shows that no way could Mr. Demjan­ center of an "information blockade" raise funds for such an endeavor. We Dear Editor: juk could have been "Ivan the Ter­ Little information is available in would be happy to discuss these and The world "ethnic" has become a rible." Yet there is no movement to let Ukraine and not sufficient information other possibilities. loaded one, and it should, therefore, be him go? Why? President Bush main­ makes its way out of Ukraine and made We cannot, for one moment, forget used carefully. When used as an ad­ tains that he has "confidence" in OSI. public. Furthermore, a great deal of that we live in the information age, jective (eg. "The President met with It's like living in a time warp. Can this information about Ukraine emanates where information and perception are leaders of various ethnic groups"), the still be going on, even if the defense has from Moscow or Russian sources, so very important. Other groups have word ethnic means (according to The proven beyond a reasonable doubt? which are neither favorable to Ukraine, risen to the challenge and so must we. Webster Home and Office Dictionary) Sure can, sure does. nor accurate. From our vantage point, "pertaining to races or people." When it seems that there is a well-organized The second event dealt with U.S. used as a noun (e.g. "the Multicultura- Marta Pereyma^ attempt to discredit Ukraine and deny it News SL World Report (November 30) lism policy was adopted to please the Washington as a viable nation, citing the lack of its where they slam dunk — guess who - ethnics"), the word means "a heathen; a own history and anti-Semitism. The writer is a member of the Wash­ Bohdan Khmelnytsky. They call him a pagan." ington Crisis Committee, an ad hoc "bloodthirsty opportunist." Why? The above message is constantly re­ I find it both insulting and dissapoint- What was the purpose of this smear? layed to the U.S. government and the committee of Ukrainian Churches, ing that The Weekly has adopted the Another dream? I thought that with media. As we are well aware, the power organizations and concerned citizens. mass media's liberal usage. One recent Ukraine's independence the smear of the mass media is extremely impor­ example can be found in your No­ campaigns would stop, that the perse­ tant; and, newspaper, radio and vember 8 editorial: "...and other East cution of Mr. Demjanjuk would cease. television accounts go a long way Luciuk's suggestions European ethnics,..." Please cease and No way. It will continue, some groups toward informing, misinforming and desist. have a hidden agenda, and we have to forming the opinions of politicians, overlook complications respond and continue to respond. Let's Roman Wynnycky administrators of international orga­ get our second wind and address the Kingston, Ontario nizations, policy decision-makers, ana­ Dear Editor: Demjanjuk situation. Let's help the lysts, businesspersons, investors and Lubomyr Luciuk's November 15 Editor's note: family. Let's sharpen our pencils (or also the general public. article on the internment of Ukrai­ Our copy of Webster's New turn on our word processors) and Twentieth Century Dictionary With the opening of the Ukrainian nian Canadians during the first world write to U.S. News SL World Report and (Unabridged) explains that the de­ Embassy, the situation here has im­ war may lead your readers to believe ask for equal time. Get proactive. Rise finition of ethnic as "a heathen, a proved. However, the function of an that the government of Canada has up and say enough is enough, never pagan" is obsolete. It also lists the embassy is limited by its government's avoided the issue of acknowledgment again. following meaning: "a member of an policies. Its scope of work is quite and redress to the community as a result ethnic group, especially a member of a defined and does not spill over into the of the internment of innocent Ukrainian minority of nationality group that is wider range of problems that confront Canadians during World War I and that Roman Golash part of a larger community." us. The future of Ukraine is still quite the issue is no closer to being settled Schaumburg, 111. uncertain, and history has shown that than it was a number of years ago. strong diasporas are essential for the That is not so. survival of many nations, as in the cases Proposals that are simply structured, Attention: state/localgovernment employees of Israel, Russia and Poland. In the such as the ones made by Prof. Luciuk event of war or political disaster, the in his article, often overlook compli­ The Ukrainian National Association, in conjunction with state diaspora is frequently called on to carry cations and perspectives that must be governments, is participating in a program to provide technical assistance to the torch. realistically addressed. Ukraine for organization and management of various levels of government. The Ukrainian diaspora must ensure It is important to note that Prime The program will entail training both in Ukraine and the United States. that accurate historical information Minister Brian Mulroney, speaking to Ukrainian Americans working for state and municipal governments and reach the government, the private sector the Ukrainian Canadian Congress in interested in this program are encouraged to contact the UNA Washington and the media. It is on this basis that Winnipeg on October 10, stated that his Office with their resume, a brief description of their experience in state and/ or Ukraine is perceived and judged. There­ government is committed to the re­ local government, and their level of knowledge of Ukrainian. The program fore, it is imperative that a full-time solution of the redress claim of the will entail travel to Ukraine. press bureau be established in Wash­ Ukrainian Canadian community to the Information should be sent to: ington. The need is critical to provide mutual satisfaction of both the go­ accurate historical and current infor­ vernment and the community. Ukrainian National Association mation about Ukraine; to systematical­ The prime minister has been con­ Washington Office ly monitor articles and broadcasts, and sistent in stating that his government 400 North Capitol St. NW respond to them; to write original will address the request for Suite 859 articles for placement in the media in a acknowledgment and redress of the Washington, D.C. 20001 timely way; and, to develop a profes­ community. We will hold him to his and marked: Att'n: Government Assistance Program sional working relationship with the promise. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 No. 49

The resolutions and recommendations Cultural Center in Philadelphia, the information on how to obtain U.S. UNA executives... of the Supreme Assembly meeting of Seniors Club in Miami, Manor Junior scholarships to fellow students in (Continued from page 1) last May have been prepared for publi­ College in Philadelphia and a parish in Ukraine and conducted a workshop for cation in Svoboda and The Ukrainian 4 Boston. students who are most likely to be grQWth in UNA assets is the sale of accepted at U.S. institutions of higher annuity certificates. To date, Mr. Weekly by Martha Lysko. Mrs. Lysko At the Svoboda publishing house, Blahitka continued, more than S2 has also completed the minutes of the there is a new administrator, Walter learning. million have been received by the UNA. annual meeting of the Supreme As­ Honcharyk. A new division of the 9 The UNA has been awarded a grant The interest rate on annuities is 6 sembly, which will also be published in Svoboda Press operations will be from the Commerce Department to Svoboda. charged with facilitating subscriptions support one trainee from Ukraine who percent as of October 15, he added. will learn about business at the UNA. UNA operating expenses are within to periodicals published in Ukraine as the determined budget, Mr. Blahitka Supreme president's report well as purchasing books published t An agreement has been signed with reported. Death benefits increased by there. New computer equipment for the the Lybid publishing house of Kiev 10 percent to a total of S551,567 for the Mrs. Diachuk reported that during the print shop is being looked into, and University in accordance with which the first seven months of 1992. Employees' first nine months of 1992, the annual plans are being made for observances of UNA will help publish Dr. Taras Hun- salaries increased by 574,000 due to organizing quota was filled by 48 Svoboda's centennial and the 60th czak's "History of 20th Century U- annual raises and hiring of new person­ percent. anniversary of The Ukrainian Weekly, kraine" (in Ukrainian.) nel, especially for the insurance sales The Wilkes-Barre UNA District leads both of which occur in 1993. In conclusion, Mrs. Diachuk spoke department. the way in the organizing campaign, At the UNA's upstate New York of her participation in the World Forum Turning to other matters, Mr. Bla­ having attained 91 percent of its yearly resort, Soyuzivka, income during the of Ukrainians held in Kiev in August hitka said organizing rewards were quota by enrolling 32 new members. first nine months of the year was and her various meetings while in mailed to UNA branch secretaries on Nineteen of those members were signed 5900,670, while expenses totalled Ukraine. October 23 and noted that the UNA's up by the district chairman, Tymko 51,609,493, which includes nearly computer system is functioning better Butrey. 5350,000 for renovations and recon­ Vice-presidents' reports each month, providing better service for Districts that filled their quotas by 63 struction. Many of the resorts' facili­ members. to 65 percent are: New Haven, Conn., ties continue to undergo renovations, Mrs. Paschen reported on her parti­ Woonsocket, R.I., Chicago and Boston. including the pool area, the Veselka cipation in the convention of the Ukrai­ Report of supreme secretary Montreal, Newark, Perth Amboy and auditorium, the Lviv villa and the nian Evangelical Baptist Fellowship, Passaic, N.J., and Scranton, Pa., met 50 chapel. graduation exercises of St. Volodymyr In the first nine months of 1992, to 56 percent of their organizing goals. In Washington, the director of the and Olha School, and meetings of the secretaries and organizers signed up 954 When looking at individual orga­ UNA office, Eugene Iwanciw, works Chicago UNA District Committee and new applicants for 57,925,600 in new nizers, the first-place finisher is Ya- very closely with the Embassy of U- the UNA Centennial Committee, as insurance. Of those, 341 are juvenile roslav Bylen (Branch 17 in Chicago), kraine. As well, the office lobbied well as her distribution, on behalf of the members, 494 adult and 119 ADD. The who enrolled 33 new members. Оіек– members of Congress regarding the UNA, of prizes to top students at St. amount of new insurance purchased by sandra Dolnycky (Branch 434 in Freedom Support Act and succeeded in Nicholas and St. Joseph schools. these members averages 58,307 per Montreal) and M. Pylypiak (Wash­ securing funds from the Department of Mr. Hewryk noted his participation member, reported Mr.Sochan. ington state) are in second place with the Interior to refurbish the plaza where in the World Forum of Ukrainians held In that same time span, 186 members 21 new members. Other top organizers the Taras Shevchenko monument in Kiev and the Ukrainian Canadian purchased annuities (in comparison, 77 are: Andrew Maryniuk (Branch 388), 20 stands in the nation's capital. Congress, where he represented the members; Mr. Butrey, (Branch 164), 19 In terms of fraternal activity, the UNA. As well, he thanked Mr. Sochan, were purchased in 1991) Since the UNA members; and Lon Staruch (Branch began offering the annuity in October UNA continues its role as a patron of who represented the UNA at a fete held 172) and Supreme Auditor William the arts by sponsoring the American on the occasion of Mr. Hewryk's 75th 1990 through the end of September Pastuszek, 17 members each. 1992, 272 annuities have been issued, tour of the Dumka State Chorus of birthday, his 45th wedding anniversary with initial premiums totalling Seminars on UNA insurance were Ukraine. Local districts are intimately and the 55th anniversary of his com­ 53,090,021. presented at Soyuzivka for the Albany involved with appearances in their munity involvement. Membership losses in this nine- and Troy, N.Y., Boston, New Haven respective cities. Mr. Olesnycky spoke of his work as month period of 1992 were less than and Woonsocket districts; in Lehigh­ Finally, Supreme President Diachuk chairman of the UNA By-Laws Com­ expected: 510 were surrendered for ton, Pa., for the Philadelphia, A1- spoke about projects supported by the mittee, noting that the draft of new by­ cash, 586 endowments matured, 660 lentown and Shamokin districts in that UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine. laws is nearly complete. As well, he policies were paid up and 678 members state; at the UNA Home Office for the Following are some of these UNA- reported that the statutes of the Ukrai­ died, the supreme secretary noted. Jersey City, Newark, Passaic and Perth assisted endeavors. nian National Foundation, incorporat­ At the conclusion of September the Amboy, N.J., and New York districts; 9 One year's subscription to Li- ed by the UNA in the state of New UNA had 37,868 active members, in Rochester for that district as well as teraturna Ukraina has been funded for Jersey, are ready. Finally, he noted his indicating a loss of 1,211 members for Buffalo and Syracuse-Utica, all in all participants of the World Forum of participation as the UNA's representa­ the first nine months of 1992. Losses in upstate New York; as well as in Chicago Ukrainians from the eastern diaspora. tive at the International Plast Jamboree over-all membership totalled 1,204 and Detroit. Similar courses are plan­ t Olena Prokopovych, a student from marking the 80th anniversary of that members, with total UNA membership ned for Cleveland, Montreal and Ukraine, this summer disseminated youth organization. numbering 65,560 at the end of Sep­ Toronto, she added. tember. In regard to the UNA's professional among the people. Today, hopes have The most popular certificate among insurance sales staff, those persons December 1... been dashed and many seem apathetic new members in the juvenile depart­ hired in September 1991 now work on (Continued from page 1) to what goes on around them. ment was class P-20, with 105 policies for commission only, the supreme presi­ On December 1, International AIDS "And what happened on December 5735,000 issued to the end of September, dent continued. A new salesman, Jim Awareness Day received as much atten­ 1? I really don't poke my nose into such 75 E-20 policies were issued for Kelly, was recently hired. tion in the media as the anniversary of matters," said a stylishly dressed 17- 5294,000, and 58 E-18 were purchased The sales staff enrolls members into the independence referendum. year-old named Svitlana, speaking in for 5250,000, Mr. Sochan noted. Branch 777, which now has 64 adult Russian. "Prices are on the rise, and In the adult department, P-20 certi­ members, 12 juveniles and two mem­ Smatterings of citizens celebrated in ficates sold best with 166 policies for bers with ADD certificates. The sales­ their own ways. A group of staunch there is nothing to be bought," she said, 51,189,000, while 96 new members men have been most successful in selling U krainians rode the subway to a concert walking away disinterested. chose whole life for a total of 5647,000 the UNA's annuity certificates, and by of chamber music, singing traditional A group of 15-year-old high school in insurance. Furthermore, interest in August of 1992 they had sold 71 an­ Ukrainian folk songs. Rukh office boys were stopped exiting their school, juvenile policies, for which parents or nuities for a sum of 5810, 954. workers commemorated the holiday, No. 57. "The highlight of this year for grandparents pay a single premium Since June, the UNA has had an which their organization helped realize, us," they said in unison, "was to pass on based on a 6 percent annual discount is insurance sales office in Allentown, and with a traditional Ukrainian charka to the next grade. What happened on increasingly evident. four salesmen were hired for the ter­ (toast) and famous Kievan tortes. December 1, we don't know." Notices were sent out in October to ritory of Pennsylvania: Darrel Berger, Other pedestrians questioned in the branches that did not return their George Hrinkovich, Joseph Binczak In the evening, this grass-roots or­ city center noted that reality had begun rosters of officers for 1992 to the Home and Martin Quinn. ganization,which opens its fourth con­ Office. Similar forms for 1993 will be As regards new insurance products, to sink in. gress this weekend, observed this histo­ The director of a small constraction sent to all branches in the beginning of Mrs. Diachuk noted that a universal life ric date with a party for government December, the supreme secretary re­ policy has been approved in New Jersey company said he now realizes it will be officials and working diplomats in the people, and only the people, who ported. and is now being reviewed by other Ukraine, to underscore how far Ukraine The UNA has been preparing for states. The dues on new term policies will make things work. conversion to the new computer system have already been worked out and will really had come in the three years since "We at the firm realized well in in the Home Office for several months be presented for approval to state Rukh's painstaking steps to raise the advance that December 1 was approach­ now, and meetings with representatives insurance departments. The UNA can consciousness of Ukraine's oppressed ing. We thought about it and decided and computer specialists have been held now sell two new annuities in 16 states citizens. the only way to celebrate was to work regularly to ensure a smooth transition, and an IRA in eight states. Last year the declaration of Ukraine's because, without a stable economy, Mr. Sochan said. In addition, Mrs. Diachuk reported independence brought forth a surge of independence will give us nothing," he The Recording Department is feeling that the Home Office had purchased the effects of the loss of two employees and IBM AS 400 system along with pride and emotion, though short-lived, concluded. who transferred to other departments insurance software. within the UNA. A search for new Turning to insurance matters in employees, fluent in both English and Canada, the supreme president re­ Have you renewed? Ukrainian, is continuing. ported that Robert Cook, the UNA's Together with the supreme president director of insurance operations, had Renewal notices are mailed to all subscribers of The Ukrainian and the supreme treasurer, Mr. Sochan already had a three-day meeting with Weekly prior to expiration of their subscriptions. These are said he attended district meetings and the Maritime insurance company in seminars at the UNA Main Office, order to finalize plans for new computer followed up by second notices. We ask our readers to remit their at Soyuzivka, the Oleh Olzych resort in programs and insuracne products need­ renewal fees promptly in order to avoid cancellation of their Lehighton, Pa., and Chicago. ed to establish a sales office in subscriptions. There will no longer be a grace period. When in The supreme secretary said he lectur­ Canada. Mr. Cook also is organizing doubt about the term of their subscriptions, readers are advised ed on life insurance basics, UNA po­ meetings with Ukrainian community to check the upper left-hand corner of address labels on their licies, rate books and annuities,, as well groups, such as St. John the Baptist copies of The Weekly. as development of new product: plans Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark, of insurance. N.J., the Ukrainian Educational and No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 9

SENA ТЕ HEARING: Information from Ukraine shows rise in cancer, birth defects by Alex Kuzma report issued at an international con­ as it concluded that the health impact of tion — namely, the evacuees and the ference in Minsk which found a total of Chornobyl was negligible and that 600,000 clean-up workers. He agreed American physicians and technical 1,700 thyroid cancers registered in Soviet officials may have overreacted to with the other panelists that further experts recently told a U.S. Senate Belarus as of January. "In the 20 years the nuclear accident. research was needed and that his study subcommittee that Ukraine needs a preceding the accident (at Chornobyl), When Sen. Lieberman asked Dr. could have been either premature, or major increase in U.S. medical aid and only five cases had been reported in Mettler to explain the discrepancy too limited in scope to detect the technical assistance in order to cope adults and none in children," he added. between his conclusions and the health increases in cancers, leukemias and with the continuing effects of the Dr. Matkiwsky reported that the statistics offered by the other witnesses, birth defects others have observed. Chornobyl nuclear disaster. Testifying National Institutes of Health and the Dr. Mettler attacked the competence of Drs. Feshbach and Werteleckyj iden­ before the Nuclear Regulations Sub­ National Cancer Institute have "ex­ Ukrainian and Belarusian health offi­ tified numerous flaws in the IAEA committee, (part of the Senate Com­ pressed grave concern" about the rise cials, and blamed poor recordkeeping study, and Dr. Matkiwsky presented mittee on the Environment and Public in thyroid cancer in Ukraine and Bela­ on the part of local hospitals. Never­ newly declassified information from the Works), the expert witnesses voiced rus, and he urged the Senate to increase theless, Dr. Mettler conceded that the former Soviet government that clearly their concern that Chornobyrs impact federal funding for public health re­ IAEA study had never examined the demonstrated a Soviet eover-up, and on the health of Ukraine has been far search in Ukraine. populations most endangered by radia­ (Continued on page 18) worse than first reported. He noted that the number of genetic A separate panel of nuclear engineers malformations among newborns also reminded the senators that radia­ throughout Ukraine had risen from Level of Malignant Diseases among tion from Chornobyrs Unit 4, and other 13,000 in 1985, to more than 14,400 per Ukrainian Children between ages О to 14 nuclear reactors built during the Soviet year between 1987 and 1990. He also era continue to pose an enormous presented charts showing the increase in environmental hazard to all of Eastern malignant tumors in lungs, bone mar­ (1985 to 1990) Europe, contrary to a report issued by row and lymphatic tissue. the International Atomic Energy "Follow-up studies are needed to Thousand Children Agency in 1991. determine the extent of chromosome Level of malignant diseases increased 3.8-fold in Ukraine. The hearing was chaired by Sens. Bob aberrations and long-term genetic Kiev region: 3.9 Graham (D-Fla.) and Joseph Lieber- damage among children in Kiev and Zhytomyr region: 2 man (D-Conn.), both highly regarded Polissia," said Dr. Matkiwsky. He Rivne region: 5.3 by their colleagues as leaders in the field asked that more assistance be allocated Chernihiv region: 4.2 of environmental protection and foreign to the Ukrainian Environmental Health aid. Flanked by maps of Ukraine Project (UEHP) to study the health of showing the spread of radiation over a mothers and children. According to the wide area, the senators heard four hours Kiev Institute of Pediatrics, the rate of of testimony from nuclear experts from miscarriages in Ukraine has doubled, Los Alamos and General Electric, and and the mortality of Ukrainian women medical experts with first-hand know­ during childbirth has risen sharply in ledge of the health effects resulting from recent years, Dr. Matkiwsky pointed the 1986 accident. out. This summer, the UEHP, under the direction of Dr. Danylo Hryhorczuk at Sharp rise in cancer, birth defects the University of Illinois, began a long- term research project on the health of Perhaps the most dramatic testimony women and children in four cities in came during the early morning session Ukraine. on July 22. Room 406 in the Dirksen Dr. Matkiwsky's recommendations Senate Office Building was packed with were echoed by Dr. Wladimir Werte- Senate staffers and members of the leckyj, a former senior surgeon at the Washington press corps as a series of National Cancer Institute and chair­ witnesses discussed the Soviet cover-up man of the Department of Medical of the Chornobyl disaster, and released Genetics at the University of South the latest statistics provided by Ukrai­ Alabama in Mobile. Dr. Werteleckyj nian health officials. testified about the need for coordinated First to testify was Dr. Zenon research between Ukrainian and Ameri­ Matkiwsky, chief of surgery at Union can public health experts. He warned Hosptial in New Jersey and president of senators that "chromosome aberrations the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. can be induced by relatively low doses Dr. Matkiwsky presented official infor­ of radiation," and that the Chornobyl mation from the Ukrainian Ministry of accident was the largest single release of Health that shows a three-fold increase radioactive materials ever recorded. in the rate of cancer among Ukrainian "A rigorous German study of Ger­ 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 children since 1986. man workers who were in the general Dr. Matkiwsky also cited reports vicinity of Chornobyl in 1986 showed a from the Kiev Institute of Endocrino­ significant increase in major chromo­ logy and Metabolism showing that the some aberrations," said Dr. Werteleckyj. Number of Newborn with Birth Defects number of children afflicted with The geneticist stressed the importance thyroid cancer has increased steadily, of conducting similarly rigorous studies from an average of two per year, to on populations in Ukraine: "America (1985-1990) seven in 1989,20in 1990,30in 1991,and cannot afford to be perceived as a over 50 in just the first six months of technological giant insensitive to hu­ 1992. man values...The U.S. has invested Thousand children Normally a very rare form of cancer, heavily in the investigations of Hiro­ thyroid cancer has also been increasing shima-Nagasaki. A similar investment sharply in the neighboring republic of is needed to study and ameliorate the Belarus. Dr. Murray Feshbach, a pro­ effects of Chornobyl." fessor of demography at Georgetown University and the co-author of "Eco­ IAEA study undermined cide in the USSR," noted that thyroid cancer is caused by exposure to radio­ The lone dissenting voice among the active iodine. In the first weeks follow­ medical panel came from Dr. Fred ing the Chornobyl accident, he said, Mettler, chairman of radiology at the children in some areas of Ukraine and University of New Mexico Medical Belarus were exposed to levels of School. Dr. Mettler was the leader Iodine-131 100 times higher than per­ of the International Advisory Team missible doses. that traveled to Ukraine in 1990 to study A recent report in the nuclear in­ the health impact of Chornobyl. at the dustry publication Nucleonics Week request of the Soviet government, and (April 23, 1992) showed that in Belarus, he led a team of prominent health 52 cases of thyroid cancer in children experts sponsored by the International were registered in the first three months Atomic Energy Agency, based in of 1992. Dr. Feshbach also cited a Vienna. The IAEA study was roundly Alex Kuzma is project coordinator criticized in Ukraine and in the West for the Children of Chornobyl Relief when it was first released on the fifth 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 Fund. anniversary of the Chornobyl accident, io THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 No. 49

Polish-born performance artist Jurij Onuch brings his live art to Canada

by Oksana Zakydalsky pared to other East European countries, the mid 1980s, was the most important mance. Since coming to Toronto, I was an open society in the arts. The 1968 one in Warsaw. has worked, on and off, with the Avan TORONTO - "Interzone," - the youth uprisings that hit Europe came to People who took part in the gallery Garde Theater which has sponsore seventh biannual festival of ex­ Poland as well, not only in the political are now on top of the contemporary art some of his performances. He has als perimental art featuring installations, sphere but in the artistic as well. The scene in Poland; for example, the staged performances at the Wexm performance and video art, was held state's strategy was not to forbid new current director of the. Center of Center in Columbus, Ohio, and oth( October 20-25 in Quebec City. In the artistic expression but to contain it in Contemporary Art in Warsaw worked university centers in the U.S. roster of 34 artists invited from Canada, special centers around universities to there." the U.S. and Europe, the name of per­ which it provided funding. Thus, The gallery's contacts with Western In September of last year Mr. Опш formance artist Jerzy Onuch, listed as around universities, it was a great time Europe were very wide. Mr. Onuch took part in the Lviv Biennale with і from Ukraine, is included. for artists. went to West Germany in 1977 for the installation at the exhibition and Mr. Onuch, born in Poland and now One such government initiative to first time and would go every year; performannce staged at the Zankovet living in Toronto, has had an unusual oversee alternative art was the Center of artists financed themselves through such ka Theater and later at the Theater c artistic career. An active member of the Artistic Communities, a central organi­ trips. European and American artists the Podil in Kiev. He said reaction to h Polish avant-garde of the 1980s, he is zation designed to coordinate all kinds would come to Warsaw — they could performance at the 700-seat theater one of few, if not the only, Ukrainian of alternative thought coming out of art, do so very cheaply at the time. Although Lviv was hard to gauge, as not everyoi performance artist. theatre and music schools. In Warsaw, other East Europeans came, particularly was prepared for it. It was a pre-cona Performance art is often called live the center came under the sponsorship the Czechs, contacts with the USSR performance and most of the peop art made by visual artists and can of the Academy of Art, the building in were non-existent. had come to hear the finalists of tl include elements of music, dance, which it was housed belonged to the Performance art came to Warsaw via Chervona Ruta fesitval. But the pe poetry and video. It differs from theatre Ministry of Culture, while the Music two roads. The first was the Dada- formance was extremely well receive because the performer is the artist and Academy provided the administrative futuristic tradition of the 1920s to which in Kiev, where it was staged before not a character like an actor. Per­ costs. It was a convenient arrangement the Polish avant-garde traces its roots. small but knowledgeable public mac formance art emerged in the 1970'sasa for all concerned — it belonged to no The second was the contemporary up of artists and actors. For many к marriage of conceputal art and "hap­ one and any threat of official harass­ performance scene; Allan Kaprow, who them, it was the first performance the penings." In conceptual art, the idea, ment was lessened. Funds available, had staged the first "happening" in New had seen. rather than the object, is paramount. and a workshop-studio gallery, "Dzie- York in 1959, came to the gallery as did Adrian Ivakhiv, writing in "Term Hence, conceptualism became an kanka," was set up and latter became an various Japanese groups. nus," characterizes Mr. Onuch umbrella term used to describe art important contemporary art venue in According to Mr. Onuch, perfor­ performance style as ritual and syr forms that are neither painting nor Warsaw/New art media — installations, mance artists in Europe come mostly bolism, not cultural or social meanin sculpture but emphasize the artist's fringe theatre, performance and video from the visual arts, whereas in the but straightforward and clear. M thinking over his manipulation of art — found a home there. U.S. there is more influence from Onuch, he says, deals with the univers materials. Jerzy Onuch was born in 1954 in theatre and dance. American human experience in pictures made x Historically, performance art can be Lublin. In the 1970s he was a student at performance art is more theatrical, talk of movements and gestures, using mus traced back to tribal ritual, to Greek the Warsaw Academy of Art. He show-cabaret style than the European, and some props. The over-all effect І improvisational theatre and, more became active in the "Dziekanka " which, he says, is more organized and the performance "Stone Again," whic recently, to Dada and Futurism. It is gallery doing installations and staging more tied to the visual arts. was staged in Ukraine, according to M art somewhat removed from the main­ performances in the workshop-studio. In 1986, Mr. Onuch left Warsaw. Ivakhiv, is that of sharing in a ritual, stream and the popular, part of the He completed his studies in 1979 and in Invited to an arts conference in Van­ contemporary art scene that is more 1981 was appointed director of the couver, British Columbia, where he Other Onuch performances, ft focused on the process of art-making gallery. spoke on the art scene in Poland and example one titled "Soup Eater," de that encourages the artist to experiment. Mr. Onuch says that "when people staged a performance, he spent some with what may be called "the mi At the end of the 1960s and the write about this period, they say that time in the U.S. and, in 1987, came to taphysics of everyday life." Mr. Onuc beginning of the 1970s, Poland, com­ our gallery, from the end of the 1970s to Toronto, putting on his first perfor- writes that "the need for a person і convince himself of his own "I" alwa; comes in the context of complete ordinary everyday occurrences; fc example, combing her hair a perse suddenly remembers the words of conversation she had the previous day Performance, more than any other for of art is tied to social life, its сої ventions and everyday occurrence The experience of the commonplai forms the basis of presenting the ever day in an artistic form. Performance life presented with the aid of tl methods and means of the theatre. Th is why there is a place for an audience But how is it that, in the "Interzon program, Mr. Onuch lists himself ; from Ukraine and not Poland or Can da? Mr. Onuch says that the "Ukra nian factor" for him was some time coming. He was 27 years old before 1 learned to speak Ukrainian, althoug being Orthodox, he never considen himseld Polish and was always co scious of being a "non-Pole." After a meeting in Warsaw wit Ukrainian theatre director Ihor Ciszk wycz from the U.S., in 1981, what M Onuch calls "Ukrainian elements began to appear in his performance He was one of the organizers, in 1984, і Ukrainian artists living in Poland, meeting that turned into annual trit to the Lemko regions from which mo of their families had been resettled aft the war. Mr. Onuch is proud of the fa that the catalogue of a 1991 Polish a exhibition in Glasgow, Scotland, me tions him sa a "promoter of Ukrainia ism" in the Polish avant-garde of tl 1980's. Mr. Onuch's stay in Ukraine, takii part in the Lviv Biennale was, he says, great motivator to do something thei Performance artist Jurij Onuch in a live installation. (Continued on page 11) No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 11

Jurij Onuch at the Interzone Festival in Quebec City

By Adrian Ivakhiv medicine — and places them one by one into the black liquid, QUEBEC CITY -"Jerzy Onuch, covering it over with layers of white Ukraine" is first on the list of invitees chalk and finally with gold dust. In on the official poster for this year's time, the "Well" begins to transform, Seventh Interzone Festival of Per­ heated by candles that are lit beneath formance and Media Art. The bian­ it. nual festival is the largest gathering There is another "person" in Mr. of its kind in Canada. It brings Onuch's performance: this is a together visual, performance and woman whom the artist unveils after multi-media artists and musicians aggressively lashing out with his from the world over. "whip" at a white curtain behind him (a bridal chamber?) - a curtain I asked Jurij why he listed himself whose now broken threshold he as representing Ukraine, given that cannot seem to cross. Silently she he was born and established his begins to sew over the "wound" that reputation in Poland, lives in he has marked out with his aggres­ Canada, and has been listed on the sive outburst; she continues to sew same poster by his Polish name, while he transforms the alchemical "Jerzy." crucible into a golden stone that, in "However on the poster is it speci­ the end, he offers her, and which she fied exactly what the country fol­ carries out, communion-like, to the lowing my name refers to? It's true I audience. was not born in Ukraine, but I feel The performance is a time-based myself to be as much a Ukrainian one that takes its power from the artist as a Polish or Canadian one," slow transformation of its elements, he said. allowing the audience to "sink into" "Additionally, I wanted my art­ the meanings and associations ist friends and acquaintances in evoked by the actions. For contem­ Ukraine to see that here is someone porary North American audiences, from Poland, who lives in Canada, more accustomed to the quick fixes not afraid and not embarrassed to and superficial effects of our media- say he is a Ukrainian artist," he saturated environments, Mr. explained. "Many of these artists in Onuch's performance requires a Ukraine have always felt pressure — different kind of involvement. even if it's been internal pressure — to claim themselves as 'Russian It requires letting go of our tele­ artists'. This is because Moscow and vision viewing habits, and instead Leningrad were always the centers of allowing the actions and signs and the art world for them, just as New meanings to resonate on deeper York City is a kind of center for levels. The whole performance is artists in North America, certainly suffused with an aura of mystery and for the eastern half of the continent. ritual (and, not surprisingly, a very Slavic kind of mysticism), but "Everything in the old Soviet without any sign of heavy-hand- Union gravitated around Moscow. edness or overdramatization. Even now, some of the best Ukrainian artists who've broken out When I asked Mr. Onuch why he onto the international art scene are Jurij Onuch performs. used the music of Estonian composer commonly called 'Russian artists' — tors, no sophisticated sound equip­ against Cantsin's use of his two-year- Arvo Part to accompany the action, and they go along with this. There is ment (just a tape player and two old son in his performance — this he answered, "Because I need to hear no tradition in the international art speakers), no special lighting effects became one of the internal contro­ it when I undergo the performance world of calling oneself a 4 contem­ or shock tactics. versies of the festival. process." It is indeed a matter of need porary Ukrainian artist.' It's more The day before, one controversial Mr. Onuch's "Well," on the other - the need for a kind of spiritual 'hip' for an artist to be Russian. So I Canadian artist (of Hungarian hand, required time to absorb. The homecoming - that is enacted in wanted to work against this stereo­ descent), Istvan Kantor/ Monty set was simple. A man walks out into "The Well," and in this process the type." Cantsin, had resorted to drawing his the center of the gallery and kneels audience, if it allows itself, can Mr. Onuch's performance, titled own blood, splashing it onto his before a circular clay structure filled participate. "The Well," contrasted with those of pregnant wife, and screaming post­ with a shiny black liquid, which is at When the golden "bread" was many of the North American artists modern slogans into a high-decibel once a well, a mirror and alche­ given out at the end of the perform­ present at the festival in its lack of din of electronic noise. A silent mical cauldron. He begins to take ance, even Monty Cantsin tried to reliance on technology and special placard-carrying protest was staged things out of his knapsack — a knife, break off a piece to share in the effects. There were no video moni- the next day by a West Coast artist papers, documents, photographs, alchemical communion.

world in Poland. His project was well of 1993 to make the final selections. Library of Congress Polish-born... received at the Center of Contemporary The fundamental idea behind the (Continued from page 10) Art in Warsaw, whose director formerly proposed exhibition is to take con­ temporary Ukrainian art outside the presentation to focus once again to become a "promoter of worked with Mr. Onuch, and at the Polish Ministry of Culture and Art. borders of Ukraine. The aim is to show Ukrainianism." He was able to meet that art in Ukraine is not just a con­ on Ukraine's minstrels artists and see art, both at the exhibition tinuation of former traditions, that it and outside it, that he had not seen The exhibition has been scheduled WASHINGTON - On Tuesday, Decem­ does not just recreate what was done ber 8, at 5:30 p.m., the American Folklife previously or heard about before but for the fall of 1993 and the Polish before and that, although it is unique, which, he says, should take its place on authorities regard this project, ac­ Center at the Library of Congress will pre­ Ukrainian art can be examined under sent a free illustrated lecture "Music, Life, and the international contemporary art cording to Mr. Onuch, with great hope intellectual and artistic aspects that go scene. He decided to organize an ex­ and unconcealed interest. They have Death Among the Village Minstrels of U- outside any regional context. A recent kraine," by Dr. Valentyna Borysenko of the hibition "Contemporary Ukrainian agreed to cover substantial up-front article in ARTnews (September, 1992) Art" which will include painting, instal­ costs: transportation, insurance, ad­ Rylskyi Institute of Kiev and Dr. William on post-perestroika art makes the point Noll of the Harvard Ukrainian Research In­ lations, mixed media, video and per­ vertising, a stipend for the artists and art that Ukraine's new geopolitical im­ formance art. He plans to have a critics as well as their travel costs to stitute. The blind minstrels of Ukraine were portance has engendered an interest in documented on wax cylinders, manuscripts, professionally produced catalogue and Poland. Mr. Onuch plans to have a Ukrainian art that no longer needs to to stage the exhibition in professional maximum of 10 artists take part in the photographs, and fii^ttwn 1903 until the go through Moscow to enter the in­ early 1930s. art centers and galleries in Europe and exhibit. ternational scene. perhaps North America. The Library of Congress is helping to preserve the fragile materials, which docu­ Thanks to his contacts in the art He went back to Ukraine this Sep­ Mr. Onuch sees a great opportunity tember to contact the artists, discuss the today to help Ukrainian art become ment a repertory that was almost totally de­ world in Poland, he has been able to stroyed when most of the blind bards were interest the Polish authorities in this preparations and has engaged a co­ known in the world and has begun to do ordinator in Ukraine who will oversee executed during Stalin's purges of the 1930s. project. Several artists who worked something to realize this. As he says, "If In a joint project of the American Folklife with Mr. Onuch in the 1980 s now the organization of the project there. He we don't do this, someone else will. Art occupy high positions in the cultural plans to return to Ukraine in the spring won't suffer, but where will it leave us?" (Continued on page 13) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6,1992 No. 49 St. John's pupils perform dt parish anniversary Ontario Press.. (Continued from page 4) correspondent to do a number of stories from there. The text of the adjudication by the Ontario Press Council follows: "The Toronto Globe and Mail conceded there was an apparent discrepancy between an April 2 Wash­ ington story that said the West had prepared a S24-billion aid pafckage for the former Soviet Union and an April 3 editorial that implied it was targeted only for Russia. 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Library of Congress... music of the blind minstrels whose t^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^i musical repertory contained some of the (Continued from page 11) most important national symbols of A/ex A. Latyshevsky, M.D. Center and the Rylskyi Institute of Art, Ukrainian culture. They sang the epics, MEDICINE, GENERAL UROLOGY AND Folklore and Ethnology (Academy of known today as dumy, of the exploits of the Kozak, as well as village life, and ALL UROLOGICAL SURGERIES Sciences), 400 wax cylinder recordings Office located under are being brought to Washington to be provided the village with examples of an restored and copied, then returned to upstanding and moral life. They also 144 East 7th Street, Apt. A-2, New York, N.Y. 10009 Kiev. Another several hundred cylin­ carried a unique religious repertory, Tel.: (212) 228-8748 ders may be available from other insti­ especially the psalmy, based on religious, nonliturgical texts, primarly Office Hours: Monday 2-7, Tuesday 5-7, Wednesday 1-4, Thursday 2-7, Friday 4-6 tutions in the future. \ф^ФФФ^^^^^^ФФ^^ФФФФФ^ФФ^ФФФ^ФФФФФ^^ф^^ф^^^ф^ффффф^ The first group of cylinders to be of village origin. duplicated will be those containing the During the Stalinist purges, thou­ sands of village performers were shot, arrested and sent to labor camps, or ATTENTION! Canada's counsel... otherwise repressed. By the 1950s most All members of Branch 361 of the Ukrainian National Association, (Continued from page 3) of the sects that provided the music had effective immediately, the new Secretary of Branch 361 is Well, they had just convened their ceased to exist. Only a handful of per­ sessions in mid-November so they formers survived into the 1960s, and MRS. OLGA LITEPLO managed only to thank whose who today there are no blind village min­ Payments may be sent directly to her home at the following address: made submissions to them. They didn't strels in the Ukrainian countryside. An MRS. OLGA LITEPLO yet have the opportunity to express any entire group of musicians, numbering in 941 - 57th Street, Brooklyn, N.Y. 11219. Tel. U is: (718) 854-6992 opinion about particular recommen­ the thousands in the early 20th century, For those desiring to pay in person, Mrs. Liteplo will be at Self-Reliance, 98 Second dations. has vanished. Ave., New Yoek, N.Y., each Tuesday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Some have waxed eloquent about The illustrated lecture will be held in Please save this notice for future reference. including Kozak traditions in the new the Montpelier Room on the sixth floor constitution. Is that realistic or just of the James Madison building of the poetic license? Library of Congress, 101 Independence That's mostly poetic license. They Ave., S E. A reception featuring Ukrai­ could work in some language from the nian foods will follow the lecture. For LOOKING FOR EXTRA INCOME Bendery Constitution of Pylyp Orlyk, further information, call the American and it has been mentioned on both sides Folklife Center, (202) 707-6590. If you live in the New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, or Connecticut areas and of the ocean, but you'd have to talk to a are interested in earning a better than average part time income, the UNA may have a member of the drafting committee. It's lucrative part time position available for you. all something that's just starting to gain You must be outgoing and be an active participant in the Ukrainian community. momentum. Need a back issue? After completion of training, you may work, according to your own schedule. If you'd like to obtain a back Potential part time income is realistically between ф 10,000-^15,000 first year with Nostra culpa the opportunity to earn more in the future. Possible ability to work into full time issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, employment after one year. The name of Yarema Bachynsky was send 52 per copy (first-class If you are interested and think you may qualify, contact inadvertantly left out of the list of actors postage included) to: Admi­ performing in Mykola Kulish's "Sonata nistration, The Ukrainian Week­ ROBERT M. COOK, CLU, ChFC at the UNA (800) 253-9862 outside of New Jersey Pathetique" presented on November 21 ly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey or (201) 451-2200 in New Jersey or send your resume to and 22 in New York by the Ukrainian City, NJ. 07302. Ukrainian National Association Stage Ensemble directed by Lidia Krushelnytsky. 30 Montgomery Street, 3rd Floor, Jersey City, New Jersey, 07302 Attention: Robert M. Cook, CLU, ChFC

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the cities of Dachau, Augsburg and Maryland Ukrainian... Miltenberg, have chosen their own (Continued from page 5) particular regions in Ukraine in which are several reasons for this. to concentrate their efforts. For First of all, Ivano-Frankivske is very example, Dachau and Augsburg are close to Munich and therefore the cost helping the Ivano-Frankivske Oblast, and time of delivery by truck is lower while Miltenberg is helping the regions and shorter than it is elsewhere. around the cities of Truskavets and Uzhhorod. The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America Obtaining equipment from Germany - even well running second-hand As a matter of fact, only two weeks New York - Metro Chapter equipment - is more beneficial than, ago, the Miltenberg Red Cross chapter and say, getting it from the U.S., not only returned from a humanitarian aid trip The Ukrainian Engineers Society of America because of lower shipping costs, but to Truskavets and Uzhhorod, where joyfully invite their members with their families and the Ukrainian Community also because the voltage is the same as they delivered medical equipment and to share in the in Ukraine. medicine to local hospitals there. Our concentration on lvano-Fran- The successes we have had so far kivske does not mean, however, that we have been to the credit of the TRADITIONAL do not deliver help to other parts of Bavarian people. Their good will is commendable, but how much longer CHRISTMAS Ukraine. If we have the funds and enough supplies, etc., we will deliver aid can Ukraine and the Ukrainians in the CELEBRATION anywhere we can in Ukraine. We diaspora expect such generosity to feel it is more realistic to begin in one continue? Over all, the Bavarian Red of center and make it a success before Cross has spent 26 million DM on this branching out, further. Also, more and aid. There are not that many Ukrai­ YALYNKA more people in Ukraine are learning nians in Germany, and it is really time about us and can travel for help to that the rest of us pitched in to help this Ivano-Frankivske. successful operation. It has a unique track record and guarantees its suc­ with guest appearance by We began with the main Pediatric hospital there by outfitting two ope­ cess. Ukrainian Folklore Ensemble "OBEREHY" rating rooms, a physical therapy room, What I am hoping is that every family on Saturday, December 19, 1992 at 5:30 in the evening and the intensive care unit. The latter is could contribute just one dollar to this cause - that would equip an entire at the still incomplete bacause it has only one fully equipped incubator and one respi­ hospital! Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 East 79th street, New York, N.Y. rator - this for a city of over 226,000! Buffet reception and open bar \o follow program Adults Ф20.00. Children (under 16) free What other areas are being helped? How to help Information (201) 736-5916, Dr. A. Baranetsky Local, municipal chapters of the The U.S. Branch of UkraineAid, Bavarian Red Cross, such as those in an organization offering humani­ tarian, medical and technical aid to Ukraine, may be contacted at: 20515 Amethyst Lane, Germantown, MD 20874; (301) 916-0978; Fax (301) 916- 0979. Donations may be sent directly to UkraineAid. For further informa­ tion, write, fax, or call. All donations are tax-deductible. To supplement the generous work already being done for Ukrainians by the Bavarian Red Cross from Germa­ ny, Ukrainians are asked to donate the following or to donate funds to purchase or cover the costs of: ^ state-of-the art medical equipm­ ent for pediatric and adult care, intensive care units, and equipment for surgery rooms, radiology, and clinical laboratories; ь medication and vitamins usable for approximately one year after receipt; ^ funds for performing emergency surgeries or medical observations outside Ukraine; ь clothing and non-perishable New Year's Celebration food; and Thursday, December 31, 1992 ^ educational materials and lite­ rature. Featuring the ``Vodohray" Orchestra — Formal Black Tie Affair Dinner b\ Dance CHAMPAGNE ALL NIGHT!!! The presidential... S50.00 Per Person (PRE-PAID IN FULL!) (Continued from page 6) The Celebration Continues Throughout the Weekend Join Us! The news media have widely reported Friday Night, January 1, 1993: on the gains made by women, Blacks, ``KARAOKE NIGHT" - Wine 8c Cheese Party Hispanics, Jews and Asians in the U.S. Dance to the tunes of the ``Sounds of Soyuzivka" Congress and the government. No Saturday Night,, January 2, 1993: mention has been made about East 7:30 p m. CONCERT - `CHAIKA" Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Europeans as a voting bloc, as contribu­ tors, or as candidates. It would be much And Vocalist Olya Chudoba Fryz more beneficial for us here in the United 9:00 p m. ZABAVA - ``FATA MORGANA" Orchestra from Kiev States and for Ukraine if we took a ^Saturday Night Concert A Dance - S 10.00 at the door. Soyuzivka Guests Free. more active and realistic part in the political process. 1993 NEW YEAR'S RESERVATION FORM Name: Address: Total П of People: . IMMIGRATION RESEARCH P.O. Box 57195 Washington, DC 20036 Telephone: Request to Be Seated With: We will research and document your ancestor's arrival in the United States by searching ship passenger lists at the U.S. National Archives. Send away for free information/questi No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 17

Plast kids raise funds for camp THE UKRAINIAN STATE CHOIR OF KIEV А^НХЖК/ШЄЙР

NORTH AMERICAN CONCERT TOUR celebrating The First Anniversary of Ukraine's Independence

Young Plast members are recognized for their good deed during a special assembly. NEWARK, N.J. - The youngest of the Camp Committee, on Sunday, membersof the Newark/Morris County, November 1, during the Plast branch's N.J., Plast branch recently completed a annual anniversary celebration of the good deed to support renovations at the historic events of November 1, 1918, in Plast campsite in East Chatham, N.Y. Lviv, Ukraine. The children ("novatstvo") of troops Olha Kuzmowycz, president of the 3 and 4 sold first aid kits and succeeded U.S. National Plast Command,congra­ The Soloists of the KIEV - LVIV - ODESSA Opera Hous( in raising S750 for their camp, called tulated the children for their good deed. "Vovcha Tropa" (Wolfs Trek). All the participating children later Sponsors: UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION A check in that amount was present­ received badges for their accomplish­ UKRAINIAN CANADIAN CONGRESS - Toronto Branch ed by the young Plast members to ment and were treated to a surprise: a MINISTRY OF CULTURE OF UKRAINE Maria Welyczkowski, a representative roller skating party. Cooperating Host Choir: New York DUMKA

NEWARK/NEW YORK Newark Symphony Hall 1030 Broad Street Ukrainian I American Joint-Venture Friday, Dec. 4,1992 Tickets: Ticketmaster 201/643-8009 7:30 PM Credit Card Sales 201/507-8900 Newark "DNIPRO" Gift Shop 201/373-8783 ^SAK^ New York "ARKA" 212/473-3550 ^ "SURMA" 212/477-0729 We are the link between you and your relatives in UKRAINE ! and at the door

PHILADELPHIA Cardinal Dougherty H.S. Auditorium Saturday, Dec. 5,1992 64th Avenue and Second Street Distribution, sales ft service of US 7:30 PM Tickets: "DORA" 215/379-2755 - "HANUSEY" 215/627-3093 tractors and small "FANTASIA" 215/276-4719 and at the door WASHINGTON, DC Archbishop Carroll H.S. Auditorium 4300 Harewood Road N.E. farming equipment Sunday, Dec. 6,1992 Tickets: UNA Washington Office, 400 North Capitol Street, N.W. 4:00 PM Suite 859 202/347-8629 and at the door

from our showrooms CLEVELAND Normandy H.S. Auditorium 2500 W. Pleasant Valley Tuesday, Dec. 8,1992 Tickets: SELF-RELIANCE, F.C.U. ^ OSNOVA Credit Union Jn Ukraine 7:30 PM Ukrainian Stores and at the door

CHICAGO Rosary College 7900 Division Street, River Forest, II Wednesday, Dec. 9,1992 Tickets: SELF-RELIANCE Ukrainian F.C.U. ^ First Security Bank For complete product 7:30 PM "KNYHARNIA" ^ "DELTA" and at the door information and pricing, call Toll Free: MILWAUKEE TO BE ADVISED Thursday, Dec. 10,1992 1-800-354-3136 (US S Canada) or (914) 227V9478 7:30 PM Bohdan Kryzaniwsky - President ISEPCORP DETROIT Fitzgerald H.S. Auditorium 23200 Ryan Road International, Inc. Friday, Dec. 11,1992 Tickets: Ukrainian Credit Unions ^ District Committee Members SEPCORP 7:30 PM "EKO" Gallery ^ "CHAIKA" Gallery and at the door 25 Mountain Pass Road, Hopewel) Junction, NY 12533 USA TORONTO Metro Toronto Convention Centre 255 Front Street W. Saturday, Dec. 12,1992 Tickets: "ARKA" (Queen) s "ARKA" (West) 7:30 PM and at the door

TORONTO TO BE ADVISED jj THE UKRAINIAN STATE CHOIR OF KIEV Sunday, Dec. 13,1992 4:00 PM

гЛЙ BUFFALO St. John's Auditorium Monday, Dec. 14,1992 3275 Elmwood Avenue, Kenmore, NY 7:30 PM Tickets: All Ukrainian Churches and all Comm

ROCHESTER Strong Auditorium River Campus, University of Rochester Tuesday, Dec. 15,1992 Tickets: Ukrainian Federal Credit Union ^ "MOZAIKA" 7:30 PM Ukrainian Home of Rochester and at the door

SYRACUSE Fowler H.S. Auditorium 227 Magnolia Street CHICAGO Sts. Volodymyr and Olha Church Wednesday, Dec. 16,1992 Tickets: Ukrainian National Home " Credit Union Thursday, Dec. 10, 1992 2245 Superior Street 7:30 PM UNA Branch Secretaries and at the door 7:30 P.M. Tickets: Rectory and at the door KERHONKSON Veselka Pavilion, Soyuzivka Thursday, Dec. 17,1992 Tickets: SOYUZIVKA Store and at the door 8:00 PM For information: 914/626-5641 TORONTO Central Technical High School 725 Bathurst Street Sunday, Dec. 13, 1992 HARTFORD Bulkeley H.S. Auditorium 388 Wethersfield Avenue 5:00 P.M. Tickets: Arka (Queen), Arka (West) and at the door Saturday, Dec. 19,1992 Tickets: Wolodymyr Wasylenko 203/644-2729 7:30 PM Osyp Hladun 203/257-9499 ^ Cooperative SUM A and at the door NEW YORK St. Volodymyr Ukrainian Orchodox Cathedral Sunday, Dec. 18, 1992 160 W. 82nd St., betw. 9 St 10 Av. Tickets: 520.00 per person EXCEPT NEWARK/NEW YORK OPENING NIGHT - S15, S20, S25 (Columbus ot Amsterdam) 7:30 P.M. and TORONTO - S15, S20, S25 Canadian Dollars. Tickets: NY Dumka Members, Rectory ot at the door New York/Newark ROUND TRIP BUS TRANSFERS will be available from St. George's Church (East 7th Street) to Newark Symphony Hall at S10.00 per person. Garage parking available for 1,000 cars. Ukrainian Orthodox Cultural Center BOUND BROOK NOTE: No outside vendor sales will be permitted at any of the concert halls. Monday, Dec. 21, 1992 135 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, N.J. 7:30 P.M. Tickets: Dnipro (201) 373-8783 and at the door

( ЗOeX>800COOCOSOCCOOCCCOCOOOOOOCCOOOCOSCOOOOCCCC<>ФOOOOO< - Tour Coordinator: SCOPE TRAVEL INC./AUSCOPRUT JOINT VENTURE 201/378-8998 Tickets to all concerts at Я 5.00 USA/Canadian 0 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 No. 49

sium. Yet the IAEA concluded that the map of the Chornobyl region, Dr. Ukrainian health authorities when he Information... "closes actually received due to the Mettler pointed out that "this type of stated that "(c)ertainly the magnitude (Continued from page 9) ingestion of contaminated foodstuffs accident...could go a long way and drop of this accident is a major problem, and cast doubt on the validity of the IAEA's were substantially lower than the pre­ (radiation) someplace where you're I don't think any country would have assumptions about Chornobyl. In a scribed intervention levels...and...food­ totally unprepared, and in fact, you may had the resources to deal with this particularly glaring example, Dr. stuffs may have been restricted un­ end up evacuating people out of a place in...an optimum way." Matkiwsky pointed out that six months necessarily." that doesn't have much radioactivity... Dr. Mettler supported the other after the IAEA study was completed, Under further questioning from Sen. into a place that does." panelists' recommendations for more the federal prosecutor of the USSR Lieberman, Dr. Mettler acknowledged On the day following the Senate in-depth research into thyroid cancer disclosed the sale of 47,500 tons of the fact that the IAEA project was not hearing, a Washington-based energy and genetic damage related to the contaminated meat, and 2 million tons intended to have either the rigor or the industry publication, I he Energy Daily accident. of milk produced between 1986 and comprehensiveness of an elaborate ran a front-page article under the 1989 on contaminated territories. A long-term research study. He also headline: "IAEA Chernobyl Health Cracks in the sarcophagus secret memorandum from the Politburo acknowledged that his team did not Study Blasted At Senate Hearting," revealed that these products exceeded have the resources needed to study the quoting extensively from Dr. Mettler's Some of the most disturbing testi­ by several hundredfold the maximum effect of radioactive "hot spots" outside testimony. The Daily noted that Dr. mony offered at the hearing came from permissible limits for radioactive ce­ of the 30-kilometer zone. Referring to Mettler had softened his critique of Edward E. Purvis III, a senior engineer from Los Alamos Technical Associates. PAID ADVERTISEMENT Purvis reported that there still is the danger of a significant release of radia­ tion from the disabled No. 4 reactor at Chornobyl. The sarcophagus entombed 4^^ the reactor core is riven with many cracks and fissures, said Mr. Purvis, and some of these have become large The Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund enough to allow the escape of radio­ active debris. The reactor itself has become a nesting site for animals, birds, and insects that can carry highly radio­ active particles far from the evacuated zone. CCRF'S FUNDRAISING DRIVE Worse yet, Mr. Purvis expressed the fear that the huge concrete and metal lid that was blown off the reactor core in FOR THE MRI CONTINUES 1986 is resting precariously under the sarcophagus roof. Should the lid col­ The Siemens Corporation of Germany has agreed to donate a state-of-the-art lapse, Mr. Purvis said it could "kick an enormous amount of radiation back diagnostic system to the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund, to help upgrade the into the atmosphere," creating another quality of medical treatment for children suffering from Chornobykelated ecological nightmare for Ukraine and illnesses. This "Magnetic Resonance Imaging System" marks a critical its neighbors. breakthrough in the international Chornobyl relief effort. It is an ideal diagnostic Other nuclear experts, including Shelby Brewer of ABB Combustion tool for children who have already been exposed to radiation, since magnetic Engineering expressed concern that the resonance imaging circumvents the health risks involved in X-rays, or break-up of the Soviet Union had conventional means of radio-diagnostics. The Siemens system is valued at over damaged the infrastructure of the S2.5 million dollars, and will be the first of its kind in Ukraine. former Soviet nuclear industry. It is now more difficult for Ukrainian operators to obtain spare parts and Only one hurdle remains before this exciting project can be realized: CCRF must training. Security systems needed to obtain SI00,000 in start-up funding to pay for the "infrastructure" of the MRI guard against sabotage have also system. This includes the cost of installation, labor, reagents, and travel expenses broken down, raising new fears of a for the Siemens staff which will be travelling from Germany to Ukraine to oversee major accident at one of the Chornobyl- styled RBMK reactors. the project. The total cost of the infrastructure will be S350,000. Since CCRF has Sen. Lieberman was instrumental in just completed its ninth airlift to Ukraine, „the foundation must turn to the adding language to the Foreign Aid Ukrainian community for immediate assistance. Appropriations Bill, to provide funding for environmental clean-up in Ukraine and other republics. Sen. Dennis De- CCRF is looking for 100 donors, to donate at least SI,000 each to help complete Concini of Arizona, Rep. Steny Hoyer this project. CCRF has set up a special "MRI Friends"account for this purpose. of Maryland, and Rep. Louise Slaugh­ Donations of any size will be greatly appreciated. However, any donors who ter of New York, have also been strong respond to this appeal with a donation of S500.00 or more will have their names advocates of U.S. funding for Chor­ nobyl relief in Ukraine. listed on a special plaque at the entrance to the MRI unit in Lviv. The same list

will be published in Svoboda and the Ukrainian Weekly, and a special reception LOOKING FOR EXPERIENCED for the benefactors will take place once the MRI drive is completed. SAILOR! A three bareboat charter by Ukrainian CCRF has always worked hard to maximize the impact of its donors' dollars. The singles, in the Virgin Islands, Feb. 4 to 12, 1993 needs a third skipper for a Foundation's medical advisors believe that this Si00,000 installment will be an 42 food sailboat. For more informa­ excellent investment on a S2.5 million dollar system that can save the lives of tion please call GENIA at REGENCY TRAVEL 1-(215) 698-8301. hundreds, perhaps thousands of Ukrainian children over the next ten years.

CCRF thanks all of its donors for their past generosity. Special thanks go out to SINCE 1928 those who have already mailed large donations earmarked for the MRI Project: the Bohoslovetz-Kunko Family; Dr. 8c Mrs. P. Dzul; Mr. M. Gooley; Mr. J. Gulycz; Mr. SENKO FUNERAL HOMES V. Herlinsky; Mr. 8c Mrs. B. Hlushewsky; Mr. J. Iwasiutyn; Dr. Orest Kozicky; Dr. J. New York's only Ukrainian family owned ot operated funeral homes. Kyzyk; Mr. 8c Mrs.. L. Kurylko; Dr. 8c Mrs. G. Kuzma; Ms. L. Lapychak-Leshko; Ш Traditional Ukrainian services per­ Melnychyn Family; Dr. D. Motuz; Ms. M. Mynhier; the Assumption Church Seniors sonally conducted. Ш Funerals arranged throughout Bklyn, Club of Perth Amboy, N.J.; Ms. E. Ratycz; Dr. G. Rusyn; Mr. M. Strilka; Dr. 8c Mrs. Bronx, New York, Queens, Long Island, Szczerbaniuk; Ms. J. Tyng; Mr. 8c Mrs. E. Wardyga; Mr. W. Wolowodiuk; Rev. 8c Mrs. etc. W. Wronskyj. (A complete list will be published in January, 1993.) Ш Holy Spirit, St. Andrews Cem. 6V all others international shipping. Ш Pre-need arrangements. Tax-deductible donations may be mailed to: HEMPSTEAD FUNERAL HOME - 89 Peninsula Blvd. U Hempstoad, N.Y. 11550 The Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund 516-481-7460 SENKO FUNERAL HOME - 272 Old Short Hills Road 83-15 Parsons Blvd. Ш Jamaica, NY 11432 Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 1-718-657-1793 SENKO FUNERAL HOME - 213-215 Bedford Ave. Ш Brooklyn, NY 11211 1-718-388-4416 201-376-5140; Fax: 201-376-4988 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK No. 49 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1992 19

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Sunday, December 6 behaved children; followed by a visit NEWARK, N.J.: N.J. State Sen. Ronald from St. Nicholas, to be held at 1 p.m. at PREVIEW OF EVENTS St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic School, L. Rice will meet with his constituents proclamation launching a "Stamp Out St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church during the Christmas Bazaar of Branch 212 President St. The heavenly office will Hate in the State"campaign at 11:30 a.m. Hall at Eastern Avenue and Montford 86 of the Ukrainian National Women's open at 10:30 a.m. at the State House. Seventeen ethnic, Street, beginning at 8 p.m. Tickets at the League of America to discuss laws which cultural, religious and racial organiza­ door, S10. For further information contact he introduced in the N.J. Senate on such tions are co-sponsoring this campaign to Taras Charchalis, (410) 889-2037, or KENIL WORTH, N.J.: The Ukrainian issues as car theft, drug dealings and promote educational and awareness Roman Stelmach, (410) 997-0853. American Veterans Post No. 6 in Newark curfews for juveniles, designed to protect programs aimed at addressing the issues is holding a Christmas party at the the people who live in the 28 District of intolerance in the state and unifying Holiday Inn in Kenilworth (Exit 138- which encompasses Newark-Vailsburg, people of diverse backgrounds. Andrew Saturday, December 12 South on the Garden State Parkway) at 2 Maplewood,, South Orange, and Ir- Keybida, supreme advisor, is representing p.m. The cost is S25 per person. For vington. The meeting will be held at St. the Ukrainian National Association at NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific information or reservations please call John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic the conference. Society invites the public to a briefing by Commander Mike Lytwyn, (908) 964- Church Hall, Sanford Avenue, at 10:30 Volodymyr Khromysh, a lawyer who 4222. a.m. recently was able to leave Yugoslavia, on Monday, December 7 Tuesday, December 8 "Ukrainians in War-Torn Yugoslavia." Thursday, December 24 TRENTON, N.J.: Gov. Jim Florio will The presentation will be held at the BALTIMORE, Md.: The Oberehy^folk society's building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 hold a press conference and present a NANTICOKE, Pa.: A special one-hour ensemble from Lviv will give a concert in p.m. Ukrainian Christmas program, produced and directed by Dr. Walter Karpinich, NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Associa­ will be aired on Radio Station WNAK, tion of Professional Educators (UAPE) 730 on the AM dial at 2 p.m. The Benefit for medical foundation is inviting area educators to a presenta­ program, sponsored by the Ukrainian tion by Tania Vitvitsky, co-director of NEW YORK - A fund-raiser by the affiliated medical centers in the U.S. Literary Association of Wilkes-Barre, the Sabre Foundation, to be held at the will feature Ukrainian Christmas cus­ Children's Medical Care Foundation and Western Europe. Ukrainian Sports Club, 122 Second toms and traditions, a selection of (CMCF), East Coast Committee, will The artistic part of the fund-raising Ave., at 2 p.m. A holiday buffet will be Ukrainian Christmas carols as well as a be held Saturday, December 12, at the served. For more information, call program will be memory of renowned special tribute commemorating the first Zynowij Kwit, (215) 769-0889. Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. Polish tenor Jan Kiepura. The guest of anniversary of Ukraine's independence, 79th St., at 2 p.m. honor will be Martha Eggerth, wife of dence. the opera singer, and Marian Kiepura, The California-based foundation, his son, who will show film clips of his Saturday-Sunday, December 12-13 founded in 1981, has established and father's performances from the family Saturday, January 16 seeks to further promote a program of PHILADELPHIA: Christmas carols, archives. handcrafts and fine arts, a visit from St. DICKSON CITY, Pa. - A traditional medical training for specialists in the Following a reception, there will be Nicholas for the children (with a photo Ukrainian New Year's Malanka, field of intensive neonatal care and an organizational meeting at 5 p.m. opportunity), Christmas tree sales and sponsored by the Ukrainian Heritage pediatric surgery from the European Presiding will be Dr. Stefan Wilk, homemade Ukrainian and American Council of Northeastern Penn­ countries of Poland, Hungary and food as well as baked goods will all be a CMCF president, together with Dr. sylvania, will be held at Genetti Manor, Romania - as well as the newly inde­ part of the Ukrainian Educational and Zygmunt H. Kalicinski, president of the beginning at 6 p.m. The event will include pendent states of Ukraine, Lithuania, Polish Association of Pediatric Cultural Center's 13th annual Christmas Bazaar, to be held at the center, 700 dinner, dancing, cash bar and prizes. Estonia and Belarus. The specialists Surgeons and director of the CMCF Music will be provided by the popular gain expertise in the foundation's program. Cedar Road, in Abington Township, at 9 a.m. Over 40 vendors will take part in the Henry Charles Orchestra. Tickets are bazaar. For more information, call (215) S22.50 per person. For further infor­ 663-1166. mation, call (717) 489-4026.

Do your children enjoy Veselka magazine? Sunday, December 13 ROCHESTER, N.Y.: St. Mary's Pro­ tectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church, For information call the Svoboda Press; (201) 434-0237. NEW YORK: A Christmas exhibit of 3176 St. Paul Blvd., will hold a New works by artists from Ukraine and the Year's Malanka starting at 8 p.m. The `^^ZZ2ZZ2ZZ2Z^gZ2ZZ2ZZ2ZZ2Z^ZZ2ZZgZ^ diaspora organized by Chryzanta Hen- Oberehy Ensemble, currently on tour tisz will open at the Gallery of the from Lviv, will provide traditional Ukrainian Artists Association, 136 Hutsul music. Tickets are S15 (price International Renaissance Foundation Second Ave., fourth floor. The exhibit includes one complimentary drink). For will include works by Hnizdovsky, more information contact Nadya Wirlo, in Kiev, Ukraine Kozak, Hutsaliuk, Humeniuk, among (716)338-1176, evenings. is seeking a person for the position of others. Gallery hours are: Wednesday- Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, ADVANCE NOTICE 10 a.m.-8 p.m. The exhibit will run CO-EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR through December 20. CHICAGO: The Chicago Group of the The incumbent would, with his/her Ukrainian counterpart, j Ukrainian American Business and PARMA, Ohio: The Council of manage the organization with head office in Kiev and branches Professional Association is planning a Orthodox Clergy of Greater Cleveland Job Fair for March 27, 1993, at the in Donetz, Kharkiv, Lviv and Odessa. The Foundation is de- , will hold its second annual Christmas Cultural Center of Ss. Volodymyr and dicated to helping Ukraine become a fully democratic, plural- concert at St. Vladimir's Ukrainian Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church, which istic, tolerant and open society with a market-oriented economy, , Orthodox Cathedral, 5913 State Road. will offer an excellent opportunity for The concert will begin at'6 p.m. There is social justice and inter-ethnic harmony. The Foundation acts , newly arrived Ukrainians and for anyone no admission, but donations will be looking for a job to network, listen to by sponsoring projects/programs in fields such as the arts, taken to aid charitable causes. Parti­ mini-lectures on different industries, education, institution-building, legal-judicial reforms and cipating will be 10 choirs from local review job listings or redo resumes. TCG Ukrainian, Greek, Russian, Serbian and sciences. It disseminates information about educational will also establish a mentor program. The Rumanian churches. For more informa­ Chicago Group is requesting assistance opportunities abroad and gives travel grants. Funding for the tion, call St. Vladimir's rectory, (216) from area companies who would like to Foundation comes primarily from The Soros Foundations in 885-1509 or 886-1528. exhibit at the Job Fair. It would also New York, which sponsors a network of foundations and appreciate volunteers who can translate and write up resumes. For further in­ institutions in Central St Eastern Europe. Sunday, December 20 formation, call Roman Golash, (708) The incumbent should have a university education, be PASSAIC, N.J.: The "starshi plastuny" 885-0208, or write to: The Chicago of the Passaic Branch of Plast will Group, P.O. Box 363, Park Ridge, IL fluent in English and Ukrainian, have some organizational/ present a Christmas play for all well- 60068. administrative experience, and feel motivated to work in ' Ukraine for a minimum of one year, but preferably longer. The ( two best potential candidates will be invited to go to Ukraine ' VVVVVVVVWW^V^^ for final interviews. Salary will be approximately US 550,000. j Please send your c.v. in English and Ukrainian to: PLEASE NOTE: Preview items must be received one week before desired ( date of publication. No information will be taken over the phone. Preview Dr. Bohdan Hawrylyshyn ( items will be published only once (please indicate desired date of publication). Chairman, International Renaissance Foundation ( All items are published at the discretion of the editorial staff and in CP-5 І accordance with available space. CH - 1231 Conches Geneva /Switzerland ( Tel. (022) 789 26 13 Fax: (022) 789 26 43 | PREVIEW OF EVENTS, a listing of Ukrainian community events open to and a copy to і the public, is a service provided free of charge by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian community. To have an event listed in this column, please send Mr. Anthony Richter I information (type of event, date, time, place, admission, sponsor, etc.) - Executive Director, The Soros Foundation ! typed and in the English language - along with the phone number of a person 388 7th Avenue, Suite 1901 і who may be reached during daytime hours for additional information, to: New York, N.Y. 10106/USA Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. 07302. Tel.: (212) 757-2323 Fax: (212) 974-0367