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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXI No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 $1/$2 in Ukraine Ukraine seeking U.S. help to alleviate European Court of Human Rights rules its orphan adoption problems Tymoshenko jailing was rights violation RFE/RL “The decision of the court fully confirms the political motivation of the arrest and The European Court of Human Rights detainment under guard, the mockery that has ruled that the detention of former was used against my mother,” she said. Ukrainian Prime Minister Yulia “And now, on the basis of this decision, I Tymoshenko before and during her trial on think that the [Ukrainian] president has the abuse-of-office charges was arbitrary and a full ability and grounds to make a decision violation of her rights. about her release, no matter who she is.” The court, based in Strasbourg, France, Serhiy Vlasenko, Yulia Tymoshenko’s delivered its ruling on April 30. Ms. Tymoshenko – a key leader of lawyer, said the court found Ms. Ukraine’s 2004-2005 pro-democracy Tymoshenko’s prosecution in Ukraine “had Orange Revolution – was sentenced to nothing to do with the law.” seven years in prison in October 2011 for “This is the first decision [regarding abusing her powers as prime minister Tymoshenko] made by a European legal while negotiating a gas contract with institution, not a political institution,” he Russia. She was convicted of exceeding her said. “Until today, Viktor Yanukovych could powers by ordering Ukraine’s state oil and (Continued on page 5) gas company, Naftohaz Ukrainy, to sign a deal in 2009 with Russia’s Gazprom. Ms. Tymoshenko says her jailing was Presidential Yaro Bihun orchestrated by President Viktor Ukrainian 1+1 TV correspondent interviewing Erika Rogers (right) and her nine chil- Yanukovych and was aimed at keeping her commission votes dren – seven of them adopted orphans, including four from Ukraine – in the out of politics. against pardoning Ukrainian Embassy’s Washington Room just before a briefing by Ukraine’s ‘Supposed hindering’ Commissioner for Children’s Rights Yuriy Pavlenko The court agreed unanimously that she Tymoshenko of organizations interested in such issues, by Yaro Bihun was arrested and held in prison before her KYIV – Ukraine’s presidential par- he spoke about the problems involved and Special to The Ukrainian Weekly conviction for “other reasons” than those don commission has said it is too soon how Ukraine would like to resolve them permissible by law. to consider pardoning jailed former during a briefing at the Embassy of Ukraine WASHINGTON – The future of American The court ruled that “the main justifica- Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. The on April 4. adoptions of Ukrainian orphans came to tion for the applicant’s detention was her commission said that since some crim- He noted that last year persons in the the fore at the end of 2012 when the supposed hindering of the proceedings and inal charges against Ms. Tymoshenko United States adopted 480 Ukrainian Ukrainian government belatedly learned contemptuous behavior. This reason is not are still being investigated and the orphans – more than any other country in about the shooting of a Ukrainian teenager included in those which would justify courts have not yet ruled, the “issue of the world – and that currently there are by his adoptive American father in West deprivation of liberty” under the her pardon is premature.” 8,250 adopted Ukrainian orphans living in Virginia back in 2011. This focused atten- Convention for the Protection of Human The National Radio Company of the United States. tion on the growing problem of American Rights and Fundamental Freedoms. Ukraine said the presidential pardon Under Ukraine’s adoption laws, foreign adoptive parents not reporting regularly ​​Ms. Tymoshenko, in her submission to commission unanimously rejected an adoptive parents are obligated to report about their adopted Ukrainian children to the court, also complained that her deten- appeal for pardoning the opposition annually about their status until they reach Ukraine as required by law. tion conditions were inadequate and no leader at its meeting on April 27. The the age of 18, he said. Last year, however, The Ukrainian president’s commission- appropriate medical care was provided for appeal had been submitted by women 60 percent of them did not. And the lack of er for children’s rights, Yuriy Pavlenko, her numerous health problems. national deputies, the commission’s reporting about the shooting death of the came to Washington last month to discuss The court dismissed the accusations of chairman, Hennadii Vasyliev, said. adopted boy in West Virginia brought this possible ways to facilitate that process with ill-treatment. The presidential pardon act can lapse to the forefront. U.S. officials. Ms. Tymoshenko’s daughter, Eugenia, only apply to convicts, whereas Ms. After his meetings with officials of the According to a local newspaper in West hailed the court ruling as “the first victory, Department of Health and Human Services, the first step to her full political rehabilita- (Continued on page 5) the State Department and representatives (Continued on page 5) tion and her immediate release.”

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by Zenon Zawada It’s been 21 years since the fall of com- staff continue in Russian when the client speakers in post-Orange Revolution Special to The Ukrainian Weekly munism, but Ukrainians have yet to grasp addresses them in Ukrainian. Ukraine was demonstrated when the Western concept of “The customer is At long last, an Internet tool has Canadians Lada Roslycky and Victor Glasko KYIV – It’s an unpleasant experience that always right.” emerged for Ukrainian speakers – particu- visited the Tanuki Japanese restaurant in diaspora Ukrainians have to endure when Even in the extreme case, when foreign- larly those ethnic Ukrainians from the dias- central Kyiv in early November 2012. They visiting the dining establishments in ers explain that they can only speak pora who don’t speak Russian – to navigate asked their waitress why the service and Ukraine’s capital. Besides the often rude Ukrainian, not Russian, the Kyiv wait staff central Kyiv’s urban jungle of Ukrainian- menus were exclusively in Russian. wait staff and slow, incompetent service, will continue on in Russian, as if they never friendly and Ukrainian-hostile dining estab- The waitress explained that the restau- there’s the “banging your head against the heard the customer. A recent survey lishments. brick wall” of Russian-language service. showed that three-quarters of Kyiv wait Just how nasty it can get for Ukrainian (Continued on page 6) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

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Polish government sheds light Kozhara on Holodomor Memorial ority issues of Ukraine’s chairmanship of the OSCE, and will hold meetings with KYIV – Ukrainian Foreign Minister members of the U.S. Congress, representa- on Gazprom-EuroPolGaz MOU Leonid Kozhara said he hopes that Ukraine, tives of the business community and the during the revision of the state budget for consented to a price discount on gas sup- Ukrainian diaspora in the United States. He by Vladimir Socor 2013, will manage to allocate money for the plies, in return for PGNiG withdrawing its will also speak at a roundtable organized by Eurasia Daily Monitor construction of the Holodomor Memorial in case from the Stockholm Arbitration Court the National Democratic Institute and meet Washington. “The Ministry of Foreign Poland’s prime minister, Donald Tusk, and entering into a pipeline project with with the president of NDI, former U.S. Affairs is actively working so that the has announced some strong measures in Gazprom bypassing Ukraine via Poland. Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright. In Holodomor Memorial could be built in response to the April 5 Memorandum of According to the investigation, the Polish addition, he will meet with representatives Washington, and there are issues regarding Understanding (MOU) between EuroPolGaz government-controlled PGNiG turned the of the U.S. National Park Service to discuss cooperation between the Ukrainian and Russian Gazprom, negotiated behind pipeline project over to EuroPolGaz, the the construction in Washington of the Embassy and the Washington municipality. the Polish government’s back. The MOU Gazprom-PGNiG joint company in Poland memorial to the victims of the Holodomor We have to finance at least the beginning of envisages joint EuroPolGaz-Gazprom con- (Gazeta Wyborcza, April 20). of 1932-1933 in Ukraine. (Ukrinform) construction work. If we don’t, then this struction of a redundant transit pipeline in While EuroPolGaz’s CEO, Miroslaw land plot may just be taken away... I hope Ukraine marks Chornobyl anniversary Poland that would bypass Ukraine, serve to Dobrut, was signing the MOU with that this money will be found during the pressure the latter country and (as a Gazprom CEO Aleksei Miller in St. KYIV – Ukrainians on April 26 held a Gazprom joint venture in EU territory) Petersburg, Mr. Miller received Polish revision of the state budget for this year,” memorial ceremony in a downtown Kyiv would contravene the European Union’s Deputy Prime Minister and Economics the Ukrainian minister said in an interview church to honor the victims of the 1986 energy market legislation (see Eurasia Minister Janusz Piechocinski in a parallel with the newspaper Den, according to April Chornobyl nuclear-power plant disaster. At Daily Monitor, April 5). but separate meeting, apparently withhold- 24 news reports. According to Mr. Kozhara, the ceremony, Ukrainian Vice Prime Mr. Tusk has dismissed Treasury ing major information, notwithstanding it will also be important for Washington to Minister Oleksander Vilkul paid homage to Minister Mikolaj Budzanowski for over- that the Polish government is an indirect have a memorial that will perpetuate the the “hundreds of thousands” of people who looking the preparation and signing of that shareholder via PGNiG in EuroPolGaz. The memory of the tragic events of the sacrificed their health or their lives to cope document. Announcing the dismissal, Mr. entire procedure blindsided the Polish gov- Ukrainian people. “I think that the memori- with the crisis. Other top Ukrainian officials, Tusk acknowledged Mr. Budzanowski’s ernment. Messrs. Tusk and Budzanowski, al to the Holodomor will be another histori- including President Viktor Yanukovych and professional qualifications and personal and other government officials, found cal site that will be visited by residents of Prime Minister Mykola Azarov, participated integrity, but criticized his failure in the themselves unable to interpret Gazprom’s Washington, Americans and citizens of in events to mark the 27th anniversary of supervisory role. The Treasury Ministry and Russian media’s announcements about Ukraine,” the foreign affairs minister added. the accident, which released radiation oversees the state-controlled oil and gas this project (on April 5 and 8) or to answer The Foreign Affairs Ministry of Ukraine ini- equivalent to 500 Hiroshima atomic bombs. company, PGNiG (Polskie Gornictwo Polish media queries. A political outcry tiated the allocation of 20 million hrv for (RFE/RL) the construction of the Holodomor Naftowe i Gazownictwo), which is a major ensued in Poland. Yanukovych visits Chornobyl plant shareholder in EuroPolGaz, co-signatory of EuroPolGaz owns and operates, since Memorial in Washington. (Ukrinform) the MOU with Gazprom. the 1990s, the Yamal-Europe pipeline on Kozhara to visit United States on May 6-9 KYIV – Total losses from the Chornobyl The prime minis- Poland’s territory, nuclear power plant accident will reach ter declared that he Poland’s prime min- with Gazprom and KYIV – Ukrainian Foreign Affairs $180 billion (U.S.) by 2015, President has lost confidence PGNiG each holding Minister Leonid Kozhara will make a work- Viktor Yanukovych said during his trip to in the PGNiG top ister takes action in 48 percent of the ing visit to the United States on May 6-9. the Chornobyl nuclear power plant on April management’s abili- the wake of a memo- shares. The balance The acting director of the Information 26. “According to experts, the total econom- ty to pursue public of 4 percent is held Policy Department of the Ukrainian Foreign ic losses from the Chornobyl disaster by interests effectively. randum of under- by Gas-Trading, Affairs Ministry, Yevhen Perebyinis, said at a 2015 will reach $180 billion U.S. This Mr. Tusk announced standing signed with itself a consortium briefing in Kyiv on April 30 that during his amount is comparable to the annual GDP of that he expects the of several compa- visit the Ukrainian foreign affairs minister our country, and we, along with scientists Treasury Ministry to Russia’s Gazprom. nies, in a convoluted would meet with United Nations Secretary and economists, have to determine the take “rapid and and opaque struc- General Ban Ki-moon and U.S. Secretary of strategy to minimize these losses,” he said. decisive actions regarding PGNiG appoint- ture. Gazprom Vice-President Aleksandr State John Kerry, and hold a briefing at the At the same time, Mr. Yanukovych noted ments.” PGNiG’s chief executive, Grazyna Medvedev and PGNiG CEO Piotrowska- U.N. Security Council to present the priori- that in this direction there are some posi- Piotrowska-Oliwa, who is concurrently the Oliwa, are chair and deputy chair, respec- ties of Ukraine’s chairmanship of the tive developments. “In the Kyiv region there top Polish representative in EuroPolGaz, is tively, of EuroPolGaz’s Supervisory Board. Organization for Security and Cooperation is a program, “Revival of Polissia lands.” For under fire for allowing the MOU with PGNiG’s senior executives hold half the in Europe (OSCE). Mr. Kozhara is also three years, the region’s two districts Gazprom to be prepared and signed with- seats on EuroPolGaz’s board (www. scheduled to meet with adopted Ukrainian attracted nearly 140 million hrv in invest- out the Polish government being informed europolgaz.com.pl, www.pgnig.pl, www. children and their U.S. families at the ment... I am sure that, together, the state, about it. The PGNiG shareholders’ annual bartimpex.com.pl). Ukrainian Consulate General in New York. academics, NGOs, our foreign partners – we general meeting convened as pre-sched- PGNiG, 72 percent owned by the Polish He will participate on May 8 in the hearings uled on April 24, but adjourned until May state, and co-equal with Gazprom in of the U.S. Helsinki Commission on the pri- (Continued on page 8) 22 in order to assess (inter alia) the top EuroPolGaz, failed to prevent Gazprom management’s performance. from acting unilaterally in the name of Prime Minister Tusk further proposed to EuroPolGaz as a whole. PGNiG also failed establish a new ministry or government post factum to discipline EuroPolGaz’s CEO, FOUNDED 1933 agency with responsibility for energy policy. Mr. Dobrut, for acting without the Polish The Ukrainian Weekly Under existing arrangements, the Peasant government’s authorization; and it did not Party (junior partner of Mr. Tusk’s Civic even distance itself from the Gazprom- An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., Platform in the coalition government) holds EuroPolGaz MOU. Instead, a statement from a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. a double-hatted post of deputy prime minis- PGNiG’s management board claimed that Yearly subscription rate: $65; for UNA members — $55. ter and economy minister responsible for the MOU did not require approval by Periodicals postage paid at Caldwell, NJ 07006 and additional mailing offices. energy policy. That arrangement has repeat- PGNiG’s representatives on EuroPolGaz’s (ISSN — 0273-9348) edly proven dysfunctional (see EDM, board. 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It estab- shown, Gazprom retains a potentially dis- lished that PGNiG’s top executives had been ruptive bridgehead through EuroPolGaz in ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA aware of the EuroPolGaz-Gazprom negotia- its present form in Poland. tions, the MOU and its signing on April 5 in Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 St. Petersburg as planned. and advertising manager fax: (973) 644-9510 The article above is reprinted from e-mail: [email protected] The investigation has traced the origins Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from of this affair to a November 2012 Gazprom- Mariyka Pendzola, subscriptions (973) 292-9800, ext. 3042 its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, e-mail: [email protected] PGNiG package deal. It found that Gazprom www.jamestown.org. No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 3 U.S. issues “Country Reports on Human Rights Practices” RFE/RL of law, despite “limited steps” to punish government, restrictions on freedom of It says impunity among corrupt officials low- to mid-level official corruption. speech, press, assembly, religion and asso- was “a major problem.” The U.S. State Department has released The document says courts remained ciation, and lack of an independent judicia- The report also mentions that the cen- its “Country Reports On Human Rights subject to political pressure from the exec- ry and due process.” tral government in Chisinau continues to Practices” for 2012, highlighting crack- utive branch, resulting in politically moti- It also cites “pervasive corruption and be barred from exercising control in the downs on civil society, struggles for demo- vated prosecutions and sentencing. law enforcement and judicial abuse.” separatist region of Transdniester, where cratic change, and threats to freedom of It also criticizes the alleged use of tor- The document notes that Kazakhstan’s authorities have established parallel expression. ture by police to obtain confessions and the government is dominated by President administrative structures. U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry pre- continued lack of objective news reporting. Nursultan Nazarbaev and the ruling Nur- It lists torture, arbitrary arrests and sented the reports to the media in Otan Party, with power concentrated in the unlawful detentions as regular practices in Washington on April 19. Azerbaijan presidency under the constitution. Transdniester. The document states that “governments The report says Azerbaijan’s most signif- The report says national 2012 elections Russia continued to repress or attack the means icant human rights problems included for the lower house of Parliament fell short by which individuals can organize, assem- restrictions on freedom of expression and of international standards and stresses that The State Department criticizes Russia ble or demand better performance from assembly, and the unfair administration of Mr. Nazarbaev received 95 percent of the for introducing measures last year that their rulers.” justice. vote in the 2011 presidential election. limit political pluralism and curtail the It criticizes countries such as Iran and It also cites the intimidation, arrest and It also mentions arbitrary arrests and activities of non-governmental organiza- China for repressing civil liberties and cites use of force against journalists, as well as detentions by authorities. tions (NGOs). Russia for adopting “a series of measures The report says Russia adopted laws human rights and democracy activists. Kyrgyzstan that curtailed the activities of [non-govern- The document says the government that impose “harsh fines” for unsanctioned meetings, recriminalize libel, allow authori- mental organizations],” particularly those approved three demonstrations in the The report says Kyrgyzstan’s most ties to block websites without a court order receiving international funding. spring but limited them to a location far important human rights problems included and “significantly expand” the definition of The report faults Russia for “large from the center of Baku. continued ethnic tensions in the south and treason. increases in fines for unauthorized pro- It says other applications for political a lack of accountability in judicial and law tests, a law recriminalizing libel, a law that enforcement proceedings. The document also cites a new law iden- protests were denied, unsanctioned pro- tifying NGOs as “foreign agents” if they limits Internet freedom by allowing tests were forcefully dispersed, and dem- The report also cites law enforcement authorities to block certain websites with- engage in “political activity” while receiving onstrators were often detained. officials’ use of arbitrary arrest, mistreat- out a court order, and amendments to the foreign funding. The report mentions continued reports ment, torture, and extortion – particularly criminal code that dramatically expand the It says media outlets were “pressured to of arbitrary arrest and detention, politically against ethnic Uzbeks. definition of treason.” alter their coverage or to fire reporters and motivated imprisonment, and allegations The document says there were prob- Afghanistan is said to have “significant editors critical of the government.” of torture and abuse in police or military lems with arbitrary killings by law enforce- human rights problems,” but the study says The report says the government failed to custody that resulted in at least four deaths. ment officials, a lack of judicial impartiality, it is a hopeful sign that a law passed in the harassment of non-governmental orga- take adequate steps to punish most offi- December would remove “existing barriers It says impunity among officials remains cials who committed abuses, resulting in “a a problem. nizations, activists and journalists, and to the receipt of foreign funding for social pressure on independent media. climate of impunity.” organizations.” Belarus The report says the government’s inabil- Tajikistan The report says a record high of 232 ity to hold rights violators accountable journalists were in prisons in 2012. It says The report says Belarus remains an The report’s authors call Tajikistan “an authoritarian state where “power is con- allowed security forces to act arbitrarily, Turkey had the most behind bars, with 49. emboldened law enforcement to “prey on authoritarian state” that is politically domi- centrated in the presidency.” nated by President Emomali Rahmon and It also says that Kazakh courts “used a vulnerable citizens,” and empowered mobs President Alyaksandr Lukashenka’s gov- his supporters. sweeping application of a vague law to disrupt trials by attacking defendants, ernment, it says, “further restricted civil The report says the country’s against ‘inciting social discord’ to ban sev- attorneys, witnesses and judges. eral media groups.” liberties, including freedom of speech, Constitution provides for a multi-party polit- The document says too many govern- press, assembly, association, religion, and Moldova ical system but, in reality, the government movement.” obstructs real democracy in the country. ments allow the persecution of women and The report’s authors list government It cites a lack of democratic means for The document states that the most sig- minority groups, including migrants, and corruption as the most serious human the transfer of power, the persistence of nificant human rights problems are “the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights problem in Moldova. (LGBT) people. political repression, including detention of torture and abuse of detainees and other activists and demonstrators, and wide- The report says that allegations of police persons by security forces, restrictions on The report also calls democratic progress torture and mistreatment of detainees across the Middle East “uneven.” It says spread abuses by the authorities. freedoms of expression and the free flow of Other human rights issues include the were a second major area of concern. “countries that gave rise to the Arab information, including the repeated block- reported use of torture and unlawful The document says Moldova is a parlia- Awakening in 2012 witnessed a bumpy tran- age of several independent news and social detentions. mentary democracy where powers are sition from protest to politics, brutal repres- networking websites, the erosion of reli- The document says the judiciary suffers separated clearly, but notes that a pro- sion by regimes determined to crush popu- gious freedom, and violence and discrimi- from inefficiency and political interference, longed political crisis undermined institu- lar will, and the inevitable challenges of turn- nation against women.” and that trial outcomes are often predeter- tional stability, while corruption eroded the ing democratic aspirations into reality.” mined. credibility of the police and judiciary. (Continued on page 5) The “Country Reports on Human Rights It notes discrimination against persons Practices” applauded Burma’s “significant with disabilities and against ethnic and sexu- steps in a historic transition toward al minorities, people with HIV/AIDS, and Quotable notes democracy.” But it also states “Many ele- those seeking to use the Belarusian language. ments of the country’s authoritarian struc- “…since he returned to the presidency in May, [Vladimir] Putin has overseen the Georgia ture – repressive laws, pervasive security worst crackdown on human rights in Russia since the breakup of the Soviet Union. apparatus, corrupt judiciary, restrictions on The State Department says torture and “More than a dozen Russians are in jail or under house arrest, awaiting trial for freedom of religion and dominance of the abuse of prisoners, detainees and others by their alleged roles in the Bolotnaya Square protests last May… Hundreds of NGOs have military – remain largely intact.” law-enforcement officials were among been raided across Russia in recent weeks; on occasion, a camera crew from Kremlin- The State Department’s annual report is Georgia’s most significant human rights friendly NTV was present to capture material used to condemn these groups as for- now in its 36th year. problems. eign agents. One group in Kostroma is being investigated because it hosted a round- Below is a country-by-country summary The report also cites “dangerously sub- table with a representative from the U.S. Embassy. Another, the respected election – in alphabetical order – of the conclusions standard prison conditions” and shortfalls monitor Golos, has been fined for failing to register as a foreign agent. contained in this year’s report concerning in the rule of law, such as lack of judicial “Meanwhile, Kremlin officials, including Putin, regularly spew anti-American some of the countries in RFE/RL’s broad- independence. invective. … cast region. (The full summary, covering It also points to reports of irregularities “Aside from a State Department spokeswoman’s appropriate description of the RFE/RL’s entire broadcast region, may be in last year’s general election campaign, NGO raids last month as a ‘witch hunt,’ the Obama administration has voiced virtual- read online at www.rferl.org. including the misuse of government insti- ly no concerns about the crackdown — even when the victims are U.S. organizations Armenia tutional resources. or Russians who openly admire American freedoms. National security adviser Tom The document says that, prior to the elec- Donilon said nothing publicly about the human rights situation during his recent The State Department says Armenia’s tion, the previous government frequently visit to Moscow. … most significant human rights problems terminated or delayed probes into alleged “This is no time for business as usual. Instead, Washington needs to emphasize the included limitations on the right of citizens rights abuses committed by officials. deterioration in Russia’s human rights situation by pushing back against the crack- to change their government and the limited After the October 2012 vote, however, down and focusing attention on the regime’s corrupt, authoritarian nature while independence of the judiciary. more than 25 high-level former government using the Magnitsky Act whenever appropriate. Continued cooperation on Iran, The report cites flaws in the conduct of officials were indicted on torture, abuse of North Korea, Afghanistan and counterterrorism is important – but not at the expense the May 2012 general elections, including power and corruption-related charges. of ignoring the internal situation in Russia. …” the misuse of government resources to Kazakhstan support the ruling party and allegations of – David Kramer, president of Freedom House, writing on April 25 in The Washington vote buying. The report says Kazkhstan’s most signif- Post in a commentary headlined “No time for White House to ignore Russia’s growing It says allegations of “persistent corrup- icant human rights problems were “severe human rights abuses.” tion” in government undermined the rule limits on citizens’ rights to change their 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18 No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 5

Supreme Court to review her conviction Both the European Union and the United Ukraine. European Court... and seven-year sentence on the grounds States have criticized the opposition lead- With reporting by AP, AFP and that it was issued by the same judge who er’s imprisonment as “politically motivat- Interfax. (Continued from page 1) ordered her arrest. ed” and “selective justice.” Copyright 2012, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted Ms. Tymoshenko also faces trial on tax- The European Union has cited it as a with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ say that the assessments made by the evasion and embezzlement charges and is major obstacle to rapid progress on free Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, European Parliament or European politi- being investigated in a murder case. She trade and a political association agreement. Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see cians were political assessments. Today, we denies all the charges, saying they are polit- The United States has said it is one of the http://www.rferl.org/content/tymoshen- have a legal assessment of the events in ically motivated. most serious human rights problems in ko-strasbourg-rights/24972538.html). Yulia Tymoshenko’s case.” Mr. Vlasenko called on authorities to immediately free Ms. Tymoshenko as the an act – was applicable under such cir- that in this instance the Ukrainian presi- only way to restore her rights. Presidential... cumstances,” he said. dential pardon commission made the only Conclusions from the research institu- correct decision, and we will appeal to the In Kyiv, the government representative (Continued from page 1) with the European Court of Human Rights, tions were the basis for the commission’s president not to apply the pardon act to Yulia Tymoshenko,” he said. Nazar Kulchitsky, said the Ukrainian gov- Tymoshenko is still a defendant in three vote to deny a pardon to Ms. Tymoshenko, according to Mr. Vasyliev. “The commis- Mr. Vasyliev said proposals for pardon- ernment needs time to study the ruling, but criminal cases, Mr. Vasyliev explained. “In sion members were arguing: suppose that ing eight people were considered at the he suggested they could appeal. view of the fact that, on three criminal in the cases that are at the moment under- April 27 meeting, and that the commis- Both sides have three months to appeal. cases, there still are no court verdicts on going court trial or pre-trial investiga- sion decided to recommend pardoning Denies charges whether she is guilty or innocent, we con- tions, the courts decided that she was two of them. sidered it necessary to ask research insti- Correspondents say that if the decision guilty and ordered a specific prison term tutions for their conclusions whether the as punishment, how would the injured Sources: National Radio Company of is upheld on appeal, Ms. Tymoshenko’s presidential act on pardon – a humanitari- party see it?” Mr. Vasyliev said. “I believe Ukraine, RFE/RL. legal team could petition Ukraine’s

be aimed at finding an amicable resolution four of the nine young children sitting next increasing, and last year it was six times Ukraine seeking... to the problem. to Erika and Mel Rogers from Virginia. larger than the number of adoptions by for- As in Russia, Mr. Pavlenko said, there Mr. Pavlenko said Ukraine’s position is eign parents. (Continued from page 1) have been calls in Ukraine to prohibit the that “every child has a basic right to have a Mr. Pavlenko said Ukraine would be adoption of Ukrainian orphans by father and mother, to be part of a family.” interested in working with Ukrainian dias- Virginia, The Morgan Messenger, William Americans. He indicated, however, that this Preferably this would be accomplished by pora organizations interested in helping Allan Butler, 73, was indicted on murder would be an overreaction. the adoption of Ukrainian orphans by Ukraine in this area. charges for shooting his 13-year-old adopt- It was a “single, isolated tragic event” Ukrainian parents. But, if this cannot be (Indeed, Ukraine’s diplomats in the U.S. ed son Andrew, who comes from Donetsk, that raised attention to a problem, he said. achieved within Ukraine, he added, the work with the Ukrainian National Association in June 2011 while they were target shoot- And that is why he was visiting the United government does not have the right to pro- to organize the annual adoptive families ing with his handguns in their backyard. In States to try and improve the normal hibit their adoption by foreign parents. weekend at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center.) March of 2012, however, he pleaded to a reporting process. The orphan adoption situation in The only representative of a Ukrainian lesser charge of child neglect and was sen- Mr. Pavlenko also asked the Ukrainian Ukraine has been steadily improving, he American organization present at the brief- tenced to three to 15 years in prison. media accompanying him on this visit to said. The number of foreign adoptions – ing at the Ukrainian Embassy was Michael The fact that the source of information tell the people back home that more than including American – has been decreasing Sawkiw, director of the Ukrainian National about the incident received by Ukraine was 99 percent of the Ukrainian children here in recent years, while the number of adop- Information Service of the Ukrainian not from the United States but from Russia “are enjoying happy lives” with their new tions by Ukrainians has been steadily Congress Committee of America. – which has had its own major orphan families in the United States. issues with Washington – did not ease the About 20 of those adopted orphans and situation. Unlike the Russian response, their new American parents were sitting in which banned all adoptions by Americans, the audience at the Embassy of Ukraine lis- however, the Pavlenko mission appeared to tening to his briefing. Among them were

standards of fairness and transparency. U.S. issues... It cites other issues, including “increased government interference with and pres- (Continued from page 3) sure on media outlets,” abuse of people in custody, an “inefficient and corrupt” judi- The report also cites arbitrary arrests, the denial of the right to a fair trial and cial system, “pervasive corruption in all harsh prison conditions. branches of government” and government pressure on NGOs. Turkmenistan The document also highlights a “rise in The report says Turkmenistan’s most discrimination and violence” against lesbi- important human rights problems include an, gay, bisexual and transgendered people. the use of arbitrary arrest and torture. It says the government “generally did It says the government’s “disregard” for not” prosecute security officials who com- civil liberties translated into restrictions on mitted abuses. freedoms of speech, press, assembly and Uzbekistan movement. It also points to citizens’ inability to The report says Uzbekistan’s executive change their government, interference in branch under President Islam Karimov the practice of religion and the denial of fair exercised nearly complete control over the trials. other branches of government. The document says officials in the secu- The report says the most significant rity services and elsewhere in the govern- human rights problems included the tor- ment acted with impunity, with no report- ture and abuse of detainees by security ed prosecutions of government officials for forces, the denial of fair trials and “wide- human rights abuses. spread restrictions” on religious freedom. Gurbanguly Berdymukhammedov Other continuing problems were some- remained president following a February elec- times life-threatening prison conditions, tion that the Office of Democratic Institutions governmental restrictions on civil society and Human Rights of the Organization for activity and government-organized forced Security and Cooperation in Europe said labor in cotton harvesting. involved limited choices for voters. The document says authorities subject- ed those who criticized the government to Ukraine harassment, arbitrary arrest, and politically The State Department says one of the motivated prosecution and detention. most serious human rights problems in Ukraine is the “politically motivated” Copyright 2012, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted imprisonment of former Prime Minister with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Yulia Tymoshenko. Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, The report says another major problem Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see was the failure of the October 2012 parlia- http://www.rferl.org/content/us-human- mentary elections to meet international rights-reports-countries/24963086.html). 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

THE RESTAURANT SCENE IN KYIV Podshoffe promises Ukrainian-speaking staff, Western-style service

by Zenon Zawada Halloween. We just want a cool, fun place Special to The Ukrainian Weekly for people to hang out in.” The eclectic restaurant offers three KYIV – A downtown Kyiv restaurant that rooms with distinct atmospheres – a first- guarantees not only Ukrainian-speaking floor dark lounge with oak tables and vel- staff – but also Western-style service with a vet couches, a basement-level French-style cozy friendliness – is the Podshoffe brasse- brasserie with cushioned chairs and cur- rie, located on Pushkinska Street, just tained windows displaying wallpapered around the corner from Lev Tolstoy Square. European scenery, and the unmistakably Indeed it’s distinct on many levels from London-style pub in the room directly the standard Kyiv dining establishment. across. About a dozen lit photo-portraits of celebri- The menu is the same in all of them, ties arranged on its walls lure passers-by offering the favorites of global cuisine – through street-level windows. Selected for whether it’s fajitas, grilled salmon or spa- their fondness for booze, they include ghetti Carbonara – as well as Ukrainian Winston Churchill, Marilyn Monroe and classics, such as varenyky filled with meat,

Aleksandr Pushkin. potatoes, cabbage, cheese or cherries Zenon Zawada The menu features their musings about (ranging in price between $3.33 and $3.83). Podshoffe’s staff welcomes guests to view its wall of famous lovers of alcohol, who alcohol, such as Churchill’s phrase, “Reality By the way, the dough for the varenyky is include Winston Churchill and Marilyn Monroe. is an illusion that occurs due to a lack of prepared on site. alcohol in the blood.” Even the establish- There are pancakes (mlyntsi) with meat, veal, pork and even turkey. no language issue. ment’s name (pronounced pod-shof-FEY) chicken, ham, cherries, cheese and raisins Beverages include kompot, uzvar and “We’re constantly speaking Ukrainian is a slang phrase meaning to be inebriated (ranging in price between $3.58 and $4.26) kysil made on site. An entire page of the among each other and with our clients, so I or “buzzed.” Yet there’s much more to and potato pancakes (deruny) with sour menu is devoted to foods with beer. think they’ll find it pleasant, just as it will Podshoffe than its alcohol, insists manager cream, meat and cheese, ranging in price Podshoffe also offers its own unique dishes be for us to meet Ukrainian speakers from Oleksander Dmytrochenko, 33. between $2.96 and $3.33. with names such as the Blue Pushkin and the abroad,” said Mr. Dmytrochenko, a native of “That’s simply a concept for our custom- Breadsticks are baked on premises, and Reagan-Era American appetizer. The manag- the Kherson Oblast. ers to have fun with,” he said. “There’s food, kovbasy and German-style sausages are ers invent new offerings every season. Podshoffe’s website is www.wigout.com. live music, sports broadcasts, thematic par- hand-made, prepared at an affiliate restau- “We were thinking of how to name a ua. Its address is 45/2 Pushkinska Street. ties, such as St. Valentine’s Day or rant. They’re made of beef, chicken, lamb, new pork dish,” Mr. Dmytrochenko said. “In Podshoffe’s unique dishes Ukraine, there’s the phrase from a tale, ‘Ivan telia pase’ (John is taking the calves to Selected Ostap Vyshnia – named for the pasture). But when said quickly, ‘ivante- early 20th century Ukrainian humorist liapase,’ it sounds French. That’s how who, among his wide variety of subjects, they’re born. Another example, every often wrote about men drinking while fish- Ukrainian woman yearns for a ‘shuba’ (fur ing or on a hunt. The dish consists of rolls coat). So we named our shuba salad of pork, stuffed with cherries (vyshni) and ‘Zhinocha Mriya’ (Woman’s Dream).” mozzarella cheese, as well as grill-fried (Shuba is a Ukrainian salad made of herring potatoes ($8.89). on the bottom layer, beets on the middle Blue Pushkin – named for the legendary layer and a thick mayonnaise topping.) early 19th century Russian writer. The dish However, Mr. Dmytrochenko under- consists of herring, toasted potatoes, a stands that it’s not just food that makes boiled egg and onions ($5). people want to eat out. Diners want a cozy The Drunk’s Sandwich – toast, chicken atmosphere, pleasant service and a chance cutlet, tomato, pickle and lettuce ($5.19). to meet new people. Yesenin’s Muse Salad – named for the “We want to exceed the expectations of legendary early 20th century Russian writ- our guests,” he said. “Restaurants aren’t er. The dish consists of avocado, tomatoes, only about food. Every guest wants a bit of shrimp, lettuce leaves and mozzarella attention, we value each one. We ask how cheese ($6.42). their day was, give them something to eat The Reagan-Era American Appetizer – and drink, do something nice for them, and fried squid, friend onion rings, fried pork Podshoffe Manager Oleksander Dmytrochenko (left) and head chef Dmytro Taminin we enjoy that.” ears, friend mushrooms, cheese sticks, hot welcome guests to try their global and Ukrainian cuisine. And he offers his guarantee there’ll be sauce and garlic sauce. ($10.74).

ate of the Ukrainian Catholic University in is an informal network without a fixed Internet tool... Lviv who grew up in the Russian Federation, membership that’s open to any volunteers. launched a Google Map for central Kyiv’s Their main means of communication is (Continued from page 1) restaurants, pubs and cafes. their Facebook and Vkontakte pages. rant chain is Moscow-based and requires Its address is: http://goo.gl/maps/ “Our goal is to bring the spheres of ser- staff to speak in Russian. While addressing Vkkfw. vice, labeling of goods and design of web- the two in Ukrainian, she noticed she was Green pinpoints signify Ukrainian- sites into line with the needs of Ukrainian being watched by a security guard, which friendly dining establishments, yellow pin- consumers,” Mr. Malukha said. caused her to break into tears and abandon points indicate Ukrainian-neutral establish- The survey results showed that 75 per- the table. ments and red pinpoints warn consumers cent of Kyiv establishments violate con- A second waitress came, and Dr. about Ukrainian-hostile establishments. sumer rights, whether it’s the language of Roslycky and Mr. Glasko began posing the To ensure that it remains relevant, the map service, language of the menu, language of same questions, prompting a conversation is constantly updated by volunteers. Gliding the bill or the street signage. in the Ukrainian language. At that point, a your mouse above a pinpoint will bring up a The language of service proved the big- security guard was hovering at the table comment box that has the latest informa- gest problem. and warned Mr. Glasko that the waitress tion about a particular establishment. In 73 percent of cases, the Russian- would be fined if he continued conversing The idea came to Mr. Malukha as the speaking waiter or waitress won’t switch Mykola Malukha, who grew up in the with her. Drizdzhi civic initiative, involving about languages upon hearing that the customer Russian Federation and studied at the “He did not say outright that it was 100 volunteers, had accumulated informa- is speaking Ukrainian. Meanwhile, 53 per- Ukrainian Catholic University, launched a Google map of Ukrainian-friendly and because she was speaking Ukrainian with tion about 315 dining establishments in cent of restaurants don’t offer a menu in Ukrainian-hostile dining establishments in us,” he said. Concerned the waitress would Kyiv. the Ukrainian language. Kyiv. be dismissed because of their actions, Dr. “I understood that our monitoring After making an entry in the complaint Roslycky called the police to file an official results needed to be visualized and an book that every business is required to “Now 33 percent fully conform with report. To the best of their knowledge, no instrument had to be created to influence have, volunteers revisited the establish- standards, and 28 percent partly,” Mr. one was fined or dismissed. consumers,” he said. “Accordingly, establish- ments throughout the following year to Malukha said. “Unfortunately, 39 percent of To help Ukrainian speakers – both foreign ments would be more willing to correct monitor if they had responded. About 61 dining establishments stubbornly remain and domestic – to avoid such unpleasantries, mistakes or shortcomings.” percent of those with problems had made Ukrainophobic and didn’t view the Mykola Malukha, a master’s program gradu- Drizhdzhi (the Ukrainian word for yeast) positive changes. Ukrainian language as an advantage.” No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 7

FOR THE RECORD BORDERCROSSINGS UCCA remembers Chornobyl by Jars Balan The following statement was released by effects of radiation exposure in the years to A view from Ukrainian Canada the Ukrainian Congress Committee of come. Such reckless and inhumane politics America on April 26 to mark the 27th anni- of the then Soviet government would versary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster. imperil the lives of millions. On this 27th anniversary, we bow our Reflections on observing Twenty-seven years ago, the worst heads in memory of those who perished nuclear disaster in history occurred in from this catastrophe and send our grati- Ukraine. On the night of April 26, 1986, an tude to the hundreds of emergency work- Rada elections in 2012 explosion at the Chornobyl nuclear power ers and clean-up crews who were forced to Although the final official report of strategy focused primarily on diplomacy plant, just 60 miles north of Kyiv, blew the deal with the horrific consequences of this Canada’s Observer Mission to Ukraine’s vis-à-vis Ukraine, both in terms of how it roof off reactor No. 4, spewing large explosion. Let us also remember in our 2012 parliamentary elections was recently conducts business with Ukrainian politi- amounts of radiation into the atmosphere. prayers those who still feel the conse- released, the fact that the results of a num- cians and state officials, and in its dealings This was not merely an industrial acci- quences of this tragedy. ber of constituencies remain under a cloud with the Canadian ministries responsible dent, but a full-scale disaster that was fol- April 26, 1986, the day of the Chornobyl and re-runs are still waiting to be held for for Canada-Ukraine relations. Even though lowed by a massive government cover-up. nuclear disaster, will live in infamy, as a day these disputed seats, indicates that the vot- many members of the UCC’s Canada- Perhaps one of the worst aspects of this that dramatically changed the lives and ing is not yet over – more than five months Ukraine Committee remember well the disaster was the government’s denial of the destinies of millions of Ukrainians and left after the nationwide balloting took place! struggles in support of Ukraine’s dissident explosion. Soviet authorities failed to take a legacy of death and destruction in its Nevertheless, it is possible to evaluate the movement and the mass demonstrations the proper precautions to secure the safety wake for years to come. findings and impact of the CANADEM and against the Soviet regime, they also realize of their citizens. Evacuations from the The UCCA reaffirms its resolve to ensure other missions that were sent to observe that the establishment of an independent immediate area surrounding Chornobyl that the ongoing needs of the victims of this the Ukrainian vote on October 28, 2012, Ukrainian state has fundamentally were not initiated until 36 hours after the tragedy in Ukraine are not forgotten and which resulted in a highly polarized changed the basis of the community’s explosion – affecting thousands of people calls upon the Ukrainian American commu- Parliament and arguably raised more interactions with Ukraine and her citizens. living in the area and leaving its mark on nity to solemnly mark this day with com- questions about Ukraine’s future than it Of course, the nature of contemporary countless more who would suffer from the memorative reflection. answered. communications, as well as the forces of It goes without saying that probably globalization, have also transformed the most of the Ukrainians in Canada, along political and economic landscape in which with the rest of the Ukrainian diaspora, feel states, business and diaspora communities Ukrainian World Congress seeks donations both profoundly concerned and deeply dis- operate. appointed with the state of democracy in In addressing these challenges, the Ukraine, especially since the presidential Ukrainian Canadian Congress has adopted in support of a global Ukrainian vision elections of 2010. Not surprisingly, many the approach of engaging Ukraine and working closely with the Canadian govern- Following is the text of the May appeal of ter, belongs in Europe, where it could pros- worry that the regression in human rights, ment to foster the development of democ- the Ukrainian World Congress. per as an independent and democratic the erosion of media freedom, and the bla- racy and the rule of law by encouraging state. For this reason, the UWC is making a tant abuse of the Ukrainian courts for Ukraine’s integration into structures of the The Ukrainian World Congress is the inter- concerted effort to inform the international selective and politically motivated justice, Euro-Atlantic community. This is especially national coordinating body for Ukrainian community of the benefits of Ukraine’s are signs that Ukraine is slipping back to important at this critical juncture, given communities in the diaspora representing Euro‑integration for both Europe and the totalitarian practices characteristic of that Putinist Russia seems to be reverting the interests of over 20 million Ukrainians. Ukraine. The signing of the European the Soviet era. to the imperial and authoritarian traditions For over 45 years, the UWC has been Union-Ukraine Association Agreement Equally disconcerting is the Yanukovych of the past, instead of embracing reforms actively supporting the development of later this year in November would herald a administration’s conduct of foreign affairs; and values that would contribute to region- communities around the world while pro- new era in the history of Ukraine. the relentless pillaging of the country’s al stability and ensure the prosperity and tecting their right to preserve the As Ukrainians around the world mark wealth by a small group of oligarchs privi- well-being of its citizens and neighbors. Ukrainian identity through the promotion the 80th anniversary of the Holodomor in leged by their connections to the organs of of heritage, culture and language. 2013, we pay tribute to the memory of the power; and the government’s largely indif- That is why the Ukrainian Canadian Our identity, rooted in national values, millions of victims of this genocide and we ferent attitude toward both public opinion Congress worked hard to get Canada to also inextricably binds us with Ukrainians resolve to raise the level of consciousness domestically and to the steady stream of send the largest observer mission in its in Ukraine. concerning the Holodomor. As of today, the protests directed at official Kyiv from the history to Ukraine’s 2012 parliamentary While our communities in the diaspora Holodomor has been recognized by 16 international community. elections. Although the UCC also actively continue to develop, Ukraine finds itself at countries as an act of genocide of the And to many of us who have always participated in the successful mission a crossroads, even after 21 years of inde- Ukrainian people. This recognition testifies yearned to see the Ukrainian language, cul- organized under the umbrella of the pendence. The UWC firmly believes that ture and identity assume their rightful Ukrainian World Congress, mounting a place in Ukrainian society and policy-mak- large-scale mission sponsored by the Ukraine, with its intrinsic European charac- (Continued on page 9) ing, the anti-Ukrainian measures imple- Canadian government was deemed a pri- mented by the ruling Party of Regions and ority because it would have the kind of their Communist allies, the tolerance of international credibility and clout that a overt Ukrainophobia by civic authorities in strictly community-based mission would ХРИСТОС ВОСКРЕС! – several parts of Ukraine, and the openly lack since it could be easily if unfairly dis- aggressive campaign waged by Vladimir missed as being biased. CHRIST IS RISEN! Putin’s Russia to undermine Ukraine’s inde- That more than half of the observers pendence, are cause for great trepidation. sent by CANADEM were not of Ukrainian We greet all our readers The Ukrainian Canadian Congress – background was therefore an asset, at the who celebrate Easter according to the Julian calendar. whose members comprise a cross-section same time serving to educate a representa- of Ukrainians from all walks of life, from tive group of ordinary Canadians about the different parts of Canada, and with roots in kind of obstacles faced by Ukrainians as each major wave of emigration – has been they strive to shed the worst features of closely following these disturbing develop- their not-too-distant Soviet past. Naturally, ments in Ukraine. Furthermore, the repre- the UCC is extremely grateful to the federal sentatives of the organizations with stand- government for Canada’s longstanding ing in the congress share the anxieties and commitment to Ukraine, as exemplified by the frustrations of the community-at-large the latest and earlier observer missions. when it comes to trying to formulate an It comes as no real surprise that the offi- appropriate response. cial report of the 2012 mission concluded The UCC is firmly committed to playing that “...Ukraine’s parliamentary elections fell a constructive role in helping Ukraine to short of meeting international standards, overcome its painful and complex colonial and that the... elections marked a regression legacy, at the same time recognizing the in Ukraine’s democratic development.” Nor limitations of what it can effectively do is it surprising that the Ukrainian govern- while seeking to avoid unnecessarily exac- ment and opposition parties continue to be erbating the already difficult situation. locked in a bitter struggle to determine the That is why the UCC has pursued a country’s future course. What is important is for the Ukrainian diaspora not to lose faith in Ukraine and its Jars Balan is chair of the Canada Ukraine Painting by I. Kuchmak on an Easter card from the Plast publishing house Molode Zhyttia. Committee, Ukrainian Canadian Congress. (Continued on page 9) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

channel was carried out with the help of the NEWSBRIEFS channel’s deputy head for security, Oleh Radchenko, who earlier stole the regulation (Continued from page 2) documents of TVi. The statement says that, can mitigate the impact of the Chornobyl according to the channel’s lawyers, the reg- TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 ulations were not amended. “There are no or e-mail [email protected] tragedy on the environment and people’s lives,” the president noted. (Ukrinform) legal grounds for replacing the owner,” reads the statement. “The notorious SERVICES PROFESSIONALS Kozhara meets with IAEA chief [Oleksandr] Altman will not finance the channel, as he does not have enough KYIV – During a visit to Austria, Ukraine’s resources for this. Altman is used by some Foreign Affairs Minister Leonid Kozhara met other forces – it hasn’t been established with the director general of the what forces,” Mr. Kagalovsky said. Journalist International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Mustafa Nayem said on Twitter than Mr. Yukiya Amano, at the agency’s headquarters Kagalovsky said by phone that the power of in Vienna, on the anniversary of the attorney of his Cypriot company had been Chornobyl tragedy. The meeting was a con- counterfeited and the channel was seized. tinuation of the high-level dialogue that Earlier on April 23, the press service of TVi began at the 2011 Kyiv Summit on safe and reported that Artem Shevchenko has been innovative use of nuclear energy, the appointed as the new director general of the Foreign Affairs Ministry told Ukrinform on channel, replacing Natalia Katerynchuk. The April 29. Mr. Amano stressed the IAEA’s new investor of the channel is U.S.-based readiness to further participate in the imple- businessman, Oleksandr Altman. Mr. Altman mentation of national and international said that his top priority is to retain the projects to provide assistance in putting the channel as an unbiased source of informa- Chornobyl nuclear power plant out of oper- tion in Ukraine. “I’ve been a business-part- ation, ensuring the safety of radioactive ner of Kagalovsky and [Vladimir] Gusinsky, waste management at the plant site and the who founded the channel. I was born in returning of territories under the influence Ukraine, I believe that Ukraine is my native of the Chornobyl accident to normal radio- land and I’ll make everything so that our logical conditions. The IAEA director gener- country becomes a member of the European al said he appreciates the activities of the Union,” Altman said. The National Council Ukrainian government with respect to the for Television and Radio Broadcasting on construction of the new safe confinement April 11 made amendments to the license of structure at the Chornobyl nuclear power TVi, according to which Kyiv-based Media plant. In turn, Mr. Kozhara informed the Info LLC increased its stake in Kyiv-based IAEA chief about the current priorities of TeleRadioSvit television and radio broad- Ukraine’s nuclear power industry, in partic- casting company LLC, which broadcasts sat- ular the improvement of the safety of ellite television programs under the TVi domestic nuclear power plants and logo, from 43.6 percent to 100 percent. As of research reactors, development of a regula- September 2012, the co-owners of TVi, tory infrastructure in the fields of nuclear along with Media Info, were Seradgill safety and nuclear security, spent fuel and Holdings Ltd. (49 percent) and International radioactive sources management, and over- Media Company LLC (Kyiv, 7.4 percent). The coming the negative effects of the Chornobyl national council said that Seradgill Holdings’ disaster. During the meeting Mr. Kozhara share earlier was 92.6 percent. There has noted that nuclear power today remains an been a long-running conflict over TVi. There important and viable alternative for Ukraine have been court actions on the matter in as a stable and clean source of energy. Ukrainian and foreign courts involving “Ukraine adheres to the highest internation- HELP WANTED Messrs. Kagalovsky and Gusinsky; the latter al standards in the field of nuclear safety,” tried to regain control over the channel or the minister said, adding that Ukraine has funds invested. However, in 2009, Mr. We are seeking a babysitter fully met its obligations on removing from Kniazhytsky told Interfax-Ukraine that the for our 3 year old son in Bayside, NY. its territory highly enriched nuclear materi- channel does not belong either to Mr. Must speak Ukrainian fluently. Preferably als, making another practical contribution Kagalovsky or Mr. Gusinsky. “There are rela- owns a car. Two days per week - Wednes- to global nuclear security. (Ukrinform) day and Thursday. No. of days to increase tions, but it cannot be said that they are in December. Tel. 646-763-0045. Ex-officials ask president to pardon Yulia owners of the channel,” he said then, not dis- closing the names of the end owners. In KYIV – Former members of the Ukrainian 2012, when Media Info LLC appeared OPPORTUNITIES government have appealed to the president among shareholders of TVi, Mr. Kniazhytsky, to pardon Yulia Tymoshenko, the press ser- then the channel’s director, told the publica- vice of the party Batkivshchyna reported on tion Telekritika that the introduction of Earn extra income! April 25. “Pardoning opposition politicians Ukrainian co-owners to the structure of the nowadays is an unusual act of the presi- shareholders was linked to requirements of The Ukrainian Weekly is looking dent’s mercy. This is a way to restore justice for advertising sales agents. the law on the political advertisements, and the rule of law in Ukraine, return the although the end owner of the channel is For additional information contact completeness of legitimate rights and free- Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, still Mr. Kagalovsky. (Interfax-Ukraine) The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. doms of our citizens,” the statement read. The signatories stressed that the act of par- New director: nothing changed at TVi doning the ex-prime minister is the possibil- ity to prove “our historical European KYIV – The owners of the TVi Channel choice.” Members of governments of differ- have not been replaced, but there is only a WANT IMPACT? ent times have also asked President Viktor new investor, Oleksandr Altman, who will Run your advertisement here, Yanukovych to ensure the full legal and develop the channel, and the issue does not concern the illegal seizure of the channel, in The Ukrainian Weekly’s political rehabilitation of Yulia Tymoshenko. The appeal was signed by Yosyp Vinsky, Ivan the channel’s new director general, Artem CLASSIFIEDS section. Vasiunyk, Mykola Tomenko, Viktor Shevchenko, said in an exclusive interview Pynzenyk, Petro Krupko, Mykola Onishchuk, with LB.ua. In his opinion, reports about Vasyl Kuibida, Roman Zvarych, Roman the illegal seizure of the channel are being Bezsmertny, Yurii Prodan, Yurii Lutsenko, spread by its previous director general, Vasyl Vovkun, Vasyl Kniazevych, Oleksii Natalia Katerynchuk, who does not agree Kucherenko, Borys Tarasyuk, Yurii Melnyk, with her dismissal. According to April 23 Stanislav Nikolayenko and Liudmyla news reports, Mr. Shevchenko said that Denisova. (Ukrinform) there would be no changes in the channel’s editorial policy after the arrival of the new TVi owner claims illegal seizure investor. “Nothing changed on the channel, apart from its management. We will contin- KYIV – The owner of TVi channel ue to develop the TVi brand as a powerful, Konstantin Kagalovsky has said that the modern and independent channel,” he said. television channel has been illegally seized A statement posted on the TVi website on with the help of law-enforcement agencies. April 23 says that well-known TV journalist In a statement forwarded to the Ukrayinska Artem Shevchenko is the new director gen- Pravda publication on April 23, Mr. Kagalovsky said that the seizure of the (Continued on page 9) No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 9

Liberalization Action Plan, and Ukraine’s of the ideology of domination of one race. only to manage the gas transportation sys- NEWSBRIEFS Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) has “Yes, they grieve because they are spiritual tem (GTS). management. It is also proposed already prepared a report for the EU about followers of this man-hating ideology. And to delete Paragraph 11, Part 2, Article 5 of (Continued from page 8) its success in this direction. The acting so we will do everything to ensure that the the Law “On Privatization of State Property,” eral of the television channel, whereas U.S. director of the ministry’s Information sprouts of Nazism in our country do not according to which “main oil and gas pipe- businessman Mr. Altman is its new inves- Policy Department, Yevhen Perebyinis, said germinate,” he emphasized. (Ukrinform) lines and the main pipeline transport, ser- on April 30: “Ukraine is at the final stage of vicing the needs of the state as a whole, tor. Photocopies of relevant documents Russia offers gas for GTS consortium were also published on the channel’s web- fulfillment of the first stage of the action underground oil and gas storages” are site. (Ukrinform) plan on liberalization of the EU visa regime KYIV – Russia is ready to guarantee the referred to as objects banned from privati- for Ukraine. Currently, the MFA is carrying transit of 60 billion cubic meters of natural zation. Prime Minister Mykola Azarov is the TV station staff strike in protest out preparation of the third report on gas per year through Ukraine if a bilateral initiator of the draft law. (Ukrinform) Ukraine’s progress in fulfillment of the first consortium to manage the Ukrainian gas KYIV – Journalists at Ukraine’s TVi, a phase of the action plan on the EU’s liberal- Shevchenko monuments to be erected commercial television channel known for transportation system (GTS) is created ization of the visa regime for Ukraine, KYIV – A new monument to Ukraine’s its investigative journalism, are on strike as without the participation of the European which is planned to be handed over to the Union. Russian Ambassador to Ukraine national poet Taras Shevchenko will be the company undergoes an ownership dis- EU side once relevant legislation is finally pute and top management reshuffle. On Mikhail Zurabov said this in Kyiv on April erected in Astana, the capital of Kazakhstan, approved by the Verkhovna Rada of April 24, the station was broadcasting only 30, the BBC’s Ukrainian service reported. next year in connection with the celebra- Ukraine.” Mr. Perebyinis said that, for the prerecorded programming. In a video post- “We are considering as the most promising tions in 2014 of the 200th anniversary of final completion of the first phase of the ed on YouTube, TVi journalist Roman option a bilateral gas consortium in which Shevchenko’s birth. A protocol on the plans action plan, it is necessary to approve legis- Nedzelskyi said the editorial staff is Russia will pledge to transport a certain for the monument was signed on April 30 lation in the spheres of fighting corruption, demanding the opportunity to broadcast its amount of gas,” Mr. Zurabov said. Russia has by Ukraine’s Minister of Culture Leonid protection of personal data and fighting dis- views on air regarding the station’s situa- expressed its objections to Ukraine’s pro- Novokhatko and Kazakhstan’s Minister of crimination. He added that draft laws deal- tion. Oleksandr Altman, a former adviser to posal to create a trilateral consortium to Culture and Information Mukhtar Kul- ing with these issues are to be considered Energy Minister Eduard Stavytsky, was offi- manage the GTS, with Ukraine as a transit Muhammed during the celebration of the by the Verkhovna Rada. (Ukrinform) cially registered on April 24 as the chan- country, Russia as a gas supplier and the Days of Kazakh Culture in Ukraine. Ukraine European Union as a consumer of Russian is to allocate 9 million hrv for the construc- nel’s owner. But Konstantin Kagalovskyi, Azarov on May 9 observances TVi’s previously registered owner, says doc- gas. Current agreements between Russia tion of the monument. April 30 news uments showing that he sold the station KYIV – The Lviv and Ivano-Frankivsk and Ukraine outline Ukraine’s commit- reports indicated that there are plans also were forged. The station has come under City Councils’ declaration of May 9, which is ments regarding the purchase of Russian for similar protocols to be signed with pressure in the past. In September, it was marked as the national holiday Victory Day, gas and a fixed payment for its transit to Poland and Lithuania. (Radio Svoboda) as day of mourning for those killed during Europe, but they do not contain Russia’s ordered to pay $375,000 in back taxes in a Ukraine can attract more tourists case TVi argued was politically motivated. the Great Patriotic War is illegal, because it commitments regarding the volume of gas (RFE/RL, based on reporting by Interfax is in conflict with the Constitution of pumped through Ukraine’s gas transporta- KYIV – The development of the tourism and Ukrainian Journal) Ukraine, Prime Minister Mykola Azarov tion system. However, the Russian side has industry will have a significant effect on the told reporters on April 30. “Some local repeatedly positioned its own pipeline proj- economy of Ukraine, National Deputy TVi presenter explains strike authorities, contrary to the legislation in ects bypassing Ukraine, including Nord Oleksander Prysiazhniuk of the Communist KYIV – The TVi Channel staff went on effect, make decisions that are beyond their Stream and South Stream, as a means to do Party said during a Kyiv radio program. strike and will not go on the air until the competence. Who has allowed them to away with Ukraine’s gas transportation “Every tourist can leave in this country owners settle the conflict, one of the chan- establish or cancel the nationwide celebra- monopoly. (Ukrinform) about $400. For example, last year Ukraine tions? This cannot be found in any nel’s TV presenters, Mustafa Nayem, wrote Cabinet supports GTS privatization was visited by 25 million tourists. Even if on his Facebook page on April 24. “The staff European country. What kind of European every tourist leaves only $100, it is the eco- of the TVi Channel went on strike until the integration can be spoken about where the KYIV – A bill has been registered in the nomic benefit that we can get if we develop TV channel owners resolve the conflict,” he local authorities violate the current Verkhovna Rada that would amend this area. Those will be real state budget wrote. Mr. Nayem also reported that the Constitution?” he said. Mr. Azarov said he Ukrainian legislation that bans the privati- revenues. And 25 million is not our ceiling – new board of directors considered it inap- believes that calling May 9, which marks zation of the country’s main pipelines, it this number can increase several times,” Mr. propriate for the staff to go on the air and the surrender of the Nazis to Soviet forces, was reported on April 27. Draft law No. Prysiazhniuk said, according to April 23 explain the reasons for their decision. The a day of mourning is immoral. “May 9 is a 2937 “On Amendments to some Legislative news reports. He expressed confidence that media liaisons department of the Ukrainian celebration because the hateful ideology Acts of Ukraine with the Aim of Ukraine stands good chances to become an Internal Affairs Ministry’s main office in was destroyed, and the theory of domina- Reformation of the National Joint Stock attractive country for tourists. “Every year, Kyiv told Ukrinform that an investigative tion of one race over another,” he noted. Company Naftohaz Ukrainy” appeared on nearly a billion people travel around the team is studying the circumstances of the The prime minister pointed out that there the Verkhovna Rada’s website on April 26. world, and the tourist capital turnover conflict at TVi. Local police said that a chan- is another day to mourn those killed: “We Article 7 of the Law “On Pipeline Transport” reaches $1 trillion. Our country has all the nel employee called the police on April 23 have a day of mourning. This is June 22, is proposed to be amended, permitting chances to attract even more tourists,” the and said that about 30 unidentified men when such a terrible misfortune fell on us. privatization with the Cabinet’s consent, of national deputy said. Mr. Prysiazhniuk had broken into the building at 50 Haidara And so on this day we bow our heads and state enterprises and daughter enterprises added that, in order to develop tourism, St., locked it from the inside and did not let mourn, and May 9 was, is and will be a of Naftohaz, Naftohaz Ukrainy, as well as special attention should be paid to improv- journalists in. (Ukrinform) great holiday. And no one is allowed to enterprises, establishments and organiza- ing the country’s infrastructure. “Renovated independently change the decisions made tions created as a result of their reorganiza- roads will work for the entire economy of Progress on visa regime liberalization at the state level.” Mr. Azarov also said he tion. The draft law also proposes to with- the country. Better infrastructure will KYIV – Ukraine is making progress on believes that people who see May 9 as a day draw from Part 3 Article 44 of the Law “On improve Ukraine’s positions in the tourism the European Union-Ukraine Visa of mourning are themselves the followers Oil and Gas” a right for state enterprises sector,” he noted. (Ukrinform)

Ukrainians from the diaspora in a dialogue UWC seeks... on national interests and binding values. Ділимося сумною вісткою The UWC has member organizations in (Continued from page 7) з родиною і приятелями, 33 countries and ties with Ukrainians in 14 що у вівторок, 16 квітня 2013 року, to our determination to succeed in a com- additional countries. Throughout its histo- на 89-му році життя, відійшла у вічність mon purpose. ry, the UWC has successfully protected the The 10th World Congress of Ukrainians core values in which we believe. наша найдорожча will take place on August 20-22 in Lviv. The UWC has chosen as its motto for Мама і Бабуся Delegates representing Ukrainian commu- 2013 the words of renowned Ukrainian nities from around the world will meet to poet Lesia Ukrainka – “Contra spem spero” св. п. discuss the successes and challenges of (Hope against all odds). Together, no chal- community development, and current lenge is insurmountable. Together, we will Ніна Бих issues facing the Ukrainian people, includ- address the challenges and build a stronger ing Ukraine’s accession to the European global community. Our continued success з дому Сіренко Union and the further enhancement of the depends on your generosity and ongoing global Ukrainian vision. Ukrainians from financial support. нар. 11 червня 1923 року в Дніпропетровську. Ukraine will have the opportunity to join Make your donation today! У глибокому смутку залишилися: дочка Ляриса Нагнибіда з чоловіком Симоном Reflections... ture and to secure Ukraine’s long-term син Борис з дружиною Анною independence, will not be won or lost with внуки Катя й Івась Нагнибіди (Continued from page 7) the results of a single election. It will require patience, persistence, cool thinking Замість квітів, рідні просять складати пожертви на: people, or to allow emotions to impair and humility on the part of Ukrainians in • Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St, New York, NY 10075 sober judgment and precipitate hasty, the diaspora who care passionately about knee-jerk reactions to every setback that is Ukraine, but fully understand and accept • Heartworks, 19 Route 202, Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 encountered. It should be clear by now that that it is Ukrainians themselves who will the fight for democracy in Ukraine, like the ultimately determine their country’s desti- Вічна Їй пам’ять! fight for the Ukrainian language and cul- ny. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18 Voloshky School of Dance to celebrate 40 years JENKINTOWN, Pa. – Voloshky School of ics, drawing upon classical, contemporary Dance is celebrating 40 joyous years of and folkloric styles to create powerful teaching and educating thousands of stu- trans-cultural programs. dents tri-state area in the beauty and art of Also appearing as a special artist will be dance, music and culture. The event and concert will take place on Sunday, May 19, blend of Gypsy jazz and Balkan fusion. In at 2 p.m. at the Keswick Theater in Krunoslav Špišić, known for his exciting Glenside, Pa. Jazz Ensemble. Together with internation- Through their work over many years ally-recognized2002 he formed the composer, Kruno Špišić Vjekoslav Gypsy and week after week, the Philadelphia- Dimter, the duo created a new branch of area school’s children have had the oppor- gypsy jazz by fusing Eastern European folk tunity to study with talented and experi- traditions with Django swing. enced instructors. Through year-end recit- Voloshky School of Dance is supported als and other performances, parents, fami- by class fees and annual concerts; by its ly and friends enjoy the creative expres- talented artistic and administrative staff, sion of Ukrainian spirit and soul through tireless parents and volunteers; and by dance. donations from its patrons and friends. Generations of youngsters have devel- Voloshky School of Dance is a non-profit, oped a love of dance and culture, and have federally recognized 501-(C) (3) organiza- created life-long memories, skills and rela- The oldest group of students of the Voloshky School of Dance with the school’s direc- tion. tionships. Some of the school’s graduates tor, Oleh Goudimiak, in a photo from 2011. In lieu of tickets for this 40th anniversa- have moved on to perform with profes- to join and teach in the Voloshky Ukrainian anniversary concert. ry celebration, Voloshky School of Dance is sional dance organizations while others Dance Ensemble and the Voloshky School. As a Ukrainian dance company founded suggesting a donation at the door: 40 cherish the experience throughout their He worked for more than 10 years as the in the United States in 1972, Voloshky quarters ($10), or $40, or anything in lives. ensemble’s character ballet master, combines Ukrainian and American esthet- between. Under the direction of Lviv native Oleh advancing to the position of assistant Goudimiak, 150 children age 4 through 14 director. In 2010, he was appointed direc- from the Voloshky School of Dance will tor of the School of the Voloshky Ukrainian perform in its annual concert. The pro- Dance Ensemble. gram encompasses a repertoire from vari- Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble is Catholic St. Michael’s Parish to hold benefit ous areas of Ukraine, with each dance por- a leading cultural ambassador, simultane- traying the unique character, costumes and ously representing Ukrainian arts as well for fire-damaged Orthodox St. Michael’s Church music of the region. as the rich dynamic pluralism of the United WOONSOCKET. R.I. – The Ukrainian rying on the tradition of a musical family, Mr. Goudimiak emigrated to the United States. The ensemble will make a special Catholic Parish of St. Michael the Archangel and a consummate exponent of time-hon- States in 1994 and seized the opportunity appearance during the Voloshky school’s in Woonsocket, R.I., is presenting a concert ored folk styles. He is also known for his on Sunday, May 19, at 7 p.m. in the original compositions, innovative reinter- Blackstone River Theater in Cumberland, pretations of traditional music, and devel- R.I., to benefit the Ukrainian Orthodox par- opment of the bandura as a contemporary Rusalka dance ensemble to mark 50 years ish in Woonsocket with which it shares a concert instrument. Mr. Kytasty has collab- patron saint. orated with outstanding musicians from WINNIPEG, Manitoba – Over the past 50 204-586-9486. Profits from the concert will go to bene- many nations, cultures and traditions, per- years, hundreds of dancers have proudly The anniversary concert will take place fit St. Michael Ukrainian Orthodox Church, forming and recording with artists ranging donned their red boots as members of the on Sunday, October 27, at Winnipeg’s which was damaged by fire the day before from Chinese pipa virtuoso Wu Man and Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, in Centennial Concert Hall. (Ticket informa- Thanksgiving in 2012. Mongolian master musician Battuvshin to order to showcase the beauty, grace and tion will be available in late summer.) Residents of Rhode Island are especially downtown composer/saxophonist John athleticism that is Ukrainian dance. “The Spirit of Rusalka: Celebrating 50 invited to attend this event to benefit a Zorn and New Yiddish Music pioneer Now, on the occasion of the troupe’s years!” is the theme adopted for the jubilee local church. Michael Alpert. 50th anniversary, a spring gala dinner fol- festivities, which are geared also to estab- The concert will feature Julian Kytasty, Seating at the Blackstone River Theater lowed by a fall anniversary concert are lishing the Rusalka Foundation, whose goal one of the world’s premier bandura play- is limited; interested concertgoers are being planned. is to pass on a legacy to future generations ers, and the instrument’s leading North urged to call the BRT box office at 401-725- The gala dinner will take place on of Rusalka dancers, and thus to pass on the American exponent. In 1989-1990, Mr. 9272 for tickets. Prices are $20 for adults, Saturday, May 11, at The Metropolitan spirit to those who will don their red boots Kytasty was one of the first North $15 for seniors (age 65 and over) and $10 Entertainment Center in Winnipeg. during the next 50 years. American-born bandurists to tour Ukraine, for children (age 12 and younger). Tickets are $150 and are available by For more information visit www.rusalka. performing over 100 concerts. The Blackstone River Theater is located e-mailing [email protected] or phoning mb.ca. He is a third-generation bandurist, car- at 549 Broad St., Cumberland, RI 02864.

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May 7 Film screening, “The Guardian of the Past: A Documentary May 11 Performance, “An Evening of Ukrainian Music and Seattle, WA of Malgorzata Potocka,” University of Washington, Whippany, NJ Dance,” Iskra Ukrainian Dance Academy, Ukrainian 206-543-6848 American Cultural Center of New Jersey, [email protected] May 9 Presentation by Oles Doniy, “The Role of the Ukrainian New York Language as a Mobilizing Force for the Democratic May 11-12 St. Thomas Sunday pilgrimage, Ukrainian Orthodox Opposition in Ukraine,” Ukrainian Congress Committee of S. Bound Brook, NJ Metropolia Center, www.uocofusa.org America, National Office of the UCCA, www.ucca.org May 12 Mother’s Day Brunch, Ukrainian Cultural Center, May 9 Book presentation, “New Historiography of 20th Century Warren, MI 586-757-8130 or [email protected] Washington Ukraine,” with Lyudmyla and Vladyslav Hrynevych, Shevchenko Scientific Society, Library of May 12 Groundbreaking ceremony, Ukrainian American Veterans, Congress European Division Conference Room, S. Bound Brook, NJ St. Andrew Ukrainian Memorial Church and Cemetery, 202-707-4371 732-888-0494 or www.uavets.org

May 9-12 55th National Congress and Banquet, Ukrainian Canadian May 16 Lecture by Serhiy Yekelchyk, “Memory Wars on the Silver Edmonton Students’ Union, Matrix Hotel, www.suskcongress.ca or Seattle, WA Screen: Ukraine and Russia Look Back at the Second 780-446-4995 World War,” University of Washington, 206-543-6848

May 9-25 Photo exhibit by Joseph Sywenkyj, “Verses: A Family in May 17-19 Ukrainian Festival, St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, New York Odesa, Ukraine,” Camera Club of New York, New York Seventh Street between Second and Third avenues, 212-260-9927 or www.cameraclubny.org 212-253-2417

May 10 Cinco de Mayo Celebration, Hoverlia Social Club, May 18 Book presentation by Vladyslav and Lyudmyla Hrynevych, Whippany, NJ Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, New York Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 www.uaccnj.org May 19 Family workshop, “Ukrainian Folk Painting,” The May 10-12 Conference on Holodomor education, “The Holodomor and New York Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 or Toronto Curricula – Triumphs and Challenges,” Holodomor [email protected] Research and Education Consortium, St. Vladimir Institute, 416-923-4732 or [email protected] May 19 Performance, “40th anniversary of the School of Voloshky Glenside, PA Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and Celebration,” featuring the May 10-30 Art exhibit, “Window Into Summer: Silk Painting by Oleg Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and gypsy jazz Chicago Chyuko,” Ukrainian National Museum, 312-421-8020 guitarists Kruno Spisic and Vjeko Dimter, Keswick Theater, 215-572-7650 May 11 Knights of Columbus Sheptytsky Council Charity Golf Brampton, ON Tournament, Lionhead Golf and Country Club, 416-559-4474 or [email protected] Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions May 11 Performance, “I Think My Heart Needs Glasses” by Yana from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Chicago Kesala, Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 773-227-5522 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

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Thursday, May 9 [email protected] or visit http://www. NEW YORK: Award-winning documenta- uavets.org. ry photographer Joseph Sywenkyj will Saturday, May 18 exhibit his long-term project “Verses: A Family in Odesa, Ukraine” in a solo show NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific at the Camera Club of New York on May Society invites all of its members to par- 9-25. The ongoing project documents a ticipate in the society’s annual meeting family living with HIV shot in medium for- with reports, which is scheduled for mat and color. The opening reception is 3-4:30 p.m. Preceding the meeting will be on Thursday, May 9, at 6-8 p.m. Gallery sessions of the scholarly sections, starting address: 336 W. 37th St., Suite 206, New at 2 p.m., following lunch at 1 p.m. The York, NY 10018. Gallery hours: Monday program will take place at the society’s through Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. For building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth information call 212-260-9927 or visit and 10th streets). For additional informa- www.cameraclubny.org. tion call 212-254-5130.

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Here it is: our 17th – yes seventeenth – annual issue of the term “summer” – plus the many Ukrainian sports “A Ukrainian Summer.” And this special supplement is still events that take place at that time. Calendars highlight- going strong, judging by the variety of materials sent in ing both appear inside this section. this year. We hope our readers enjoy this special supplement and We lead off the section with an article about the Kyiv perhaps get a few new ideas about things to do and plac- Fortress, which may not be known even to those who’ve es to visit. We express thanks to those who took the time visited Ukraine’s capital. There are also stories about and made the effort to accept our open invitation to be camps, courses, workshops and cultural events in the part of “A Ukrainian Summer” and sent in materials that United States, Canada and Ukraine, as well as features on comprise this unique compilation. travel and adventure from around the globe. (P.S.: “A Ukrainian Summer” is published annually in And, of course, there are the numerous Ukrainian festi- the first issue of May. So make a mental note to yourself vals in North America and beyond that span the period to send in information about your events for the 2014 from May through October – stretching the meaning of issue.)

Explore the Kyiv Fortress: the world’s largest! by Zenon Zawada Special to The Ukrainian Weekly KYIV – Viacheslav Kulinich remembers telling an academic conference on fortresses held in Germany that Kyiv is home to the world’s largest fortress. His bold declaration drew skepticism, particularly from the next presenter, who dis- missed him outright, insisting that Cologne had the largest. After hearing her argument, Mr. Kulinich returned to the podium, an unorthodox gesture that stirred the otherwise milquetoast academics. Based on her definition, he explained, the Kyiv Fortress is not four square miles, but 15 square miles and thereby certainly the largest. “She ended up apologizing for dismissing my claims,” he said. But the debate of what are the largest fortresses in Europe and the world continues with the Kyiv Fortress now part of the conversation. That’s a direct result of the tireless efforts of Mr. Kulinich, 63, who served as the direc- tor of the Kyiv Fortress National Historical-Architectural Museum for 23 years. When visiting Ukraine’s capital, tourists put at the top of their lists the Kyivan Caves Monastery, St. Sophia Cathedral, Kyiv Cultural Tribunal Andriyivskyi Uzviz and the reconstructed Golden Gates, all The Hospitalne Fort is the main structure of the 30 surviving buildings that make up the Kyiv Fortress, which is of which emerged in 11th century Kyivan-Rus’. argued to be the world’s largest. The fortress’s museum is located at Hospitalne Fort, which features prisons used Yet few visitors are aware that the Caves Monastery by tsarist authorities to incarcerate rebels. (Pecherska Lavra) is only a portion of a larger historical complex, the Kyiv Fortress, which encompasses the city’s “Kyivans and guests of the city see towers and the rem- dams once stood in the 19th century – one in the Lybid ancient Pechersk district and surrounding lands, a total of nants of fortifications and think they’re separate structures River near the Lisohirske Fort and the other near four square miles that extends from the Dnipro River banks that aren’t united,” Mr. Kulinich said. “But they’ve only been Hidropark in the Dnipro River. to the Golden Gates in the north and Velyka Vasylkivska separated by contemporary constructions. Moreover, these “They were built to create tsunamis against invading Street to the west. slopes that we see aren’t slopes, but fort embankments.” fleets,” Mr. Kulinich explained. “There’s no example of such “The city had three fortresses from the time of Kyivan At the end of the 19th century, the structures formed a engineering in world practice.” Rus’ – Starokyivska, Podilska and Kyievo-Pecherska,” Mr. unified ensemble that made up what could be – as Mr. Since the 19th century, many of the fortress’s structures Kulinich explained. “Kyievo-Pecherska became the single Kulinich claims but is not officially substantiated – the larg- were destroyed, have deteriorated or have even been bur- est fortresses in the world. The perimeter was formed by a fortress of Kyiv only in the 19th century, though its con- ied under vegetation, which is part of the reason why they 17th century retrenchment (embankment), spanning the struction began already in the 11th century with the erec- became forgotten by Kyiv residents. For example, the tree- area from the Caves Monastery in the east to the tion of wooden palisades and the establishment of covered slopes forming the Pechersk Hills were actually Vasylkivska Fort at its southwestern corner, to the Golden embankments around the Kyiv-Pechersk monastery. Its built centuries ago as the fortress’s embankments. Gates in the north. main gate is still standing, which is now the main gate to Unfortunately, more destruction awaits the fortress as Its central structure consisted of the Caves Monastery as some of its key structures are currently facing takeover – the Kyiv-Pechersk Monastery, above which is the Troyitska its citadel. Hetman Ivan Mazepa ordered the construction and planned demolition – by real estate developers anxious Overgate Church.” (The church is built over the arch of the of its trademark 23-foot-high, 10-foot-thick surrounding to rake in big profits off the large land tracts situated in main gate to the Caves Monastery.) white stone wall, which extends for 3,300 feet to form its Kyiv’s most exclusive neighborhoods near the city center. Several factors have caused the Kyiv Fortress to be over- perimeter. As a consequence of his attempts to defend the fortress looked for so many years: an extensive history forgotten by The fortress’s other main structures were the from the developers – by refusing to allow portions of the Soviet historians, the vague definition of what a fortress is Hospitalne and Vasylkivske forts built by Russian Czar museum to be privatized – Mr. Kulinich was dismissed from (some consider China’s Great Wall to be a fortress), as well Nikolai I in 1830-1852, the Lysohirske Fort on Lysa Hora his post as museum director in July 2012. To add insult to as the confusing form of the Kyiv Fortress in particular. on the Lybid River (completed in 1872), the Zvirynetske injury, the court confiscated an apartment that he had been The word “fortress” conjures the image of a mini-castle, earthen fortification overlooking the Dnipro River’s right awarded by Kyiv City Council Chair (Mayor) Oleksander or a single, large structure of thick, long-stretching walls bank (completed in 1810) and the Peredmostove Fort on Popov just a few months earlier. with cannons jutting out of its embrasures (openings). the Dnipro’s left bank, which guarded the only bridge in They could take away his title and salary, Mr. Kulinich The Kyiv Fortress has a central structure that resembles Kyiv at the time. said, but he remains dedicated to the Kyiv Fortress. He also this standard image, which is the Hospitalne Ukrainian For those still doubting that such structures, miles apart remains recognized worldwide as the Fortress’s caretaker, (fort) that serves as its museum and most recommended from each other, can compose a single fort, there’s at least having secured many of its structures (but not enough, he tourist destination, located on Hospitalna Street past the six miles of a highly sophisticated network of underground says) for protection under the law, first popularizing the Rus’ Hotel. tunnels linking most of the fort’s structures, including a term “Kyiv Fortress” and bringing it recognition on the Yet the entire Kyiv Fortress currently consists of about 19th century drainage system that dumps rainwater into international arena. 30 surviving structures that form a six-mile perimeter that the Dnipro River. “After the international conference in Magdeburg, one of is repeatedly interrupted by non-conforming structures Above ground, three cableways or as they were called its participants, an 84-year-old pensioner from Germany, that have emerged in the last century, whether Soviet-style “flying cradles,” once stood to transport construction mate- apartment blocs, skyscrapers or parking lots. rials, ammunition and armies throughout the fort. 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Highlights of past festivals

SAVE THE DATE for the biggest and the best Ukrainian Festival in the USA! July 12-14, 2013 featuring spectacular stage shows - top name performers from around the world - vibrant music & song - dazzling dance - unique arts & crafts - delicious traditional foods - varenyky eating contests - tournaments - scores of vendors - fun-filled activities for children - breathtaking mountain views - friendly Soyuzivka hospitality & amenities (accommodations, tennis, Olympic-sized pool, volleyball, restaurant dining) & much more...

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Союзівка 216 Foordmore Road Heritage Center Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Tel. (845) 626-5641 www.soyuzivka.com Відвідайте нас! No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 S3

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... It’s Festival Time! May 9-12 Cheremosh Ukrainian Dance Festival, The Arden Theater, August 17-18 Uketoberfest 2013: Music, Food, Beer and Fun, St. Joseph St. Albert, AB 780-707-1785 or [email protected] Chicago the Betrothed Ukrainian Catholic Church, 773-625-4805 or [email protected] May 11 Vesna Festival, Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Saskatoon, SK Saskatchewan Provincial Council, TCU Place, August 24 Ukrainian Day in the Park, Ukrainian Canadian Congress – www.tcutickets.ca or 888-639-7770 Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon branch, Victoria Park,306-682-1647 or www.ucc.sk.ca/ May 17-19 Ukrainian Festival, St. George Ukrainian Catholic New York Church, 212-253-2417 August 24-25 Ukrainian Days Festival, Ukrainian Congress Committee of June 1-2 Calgary Ukrainian Festival, Acadia Recreation Complex, Chicago America – Illinois branch, Smith Park, 773-366-4025 or Calgary, AB www.calgaryukrainianfestival.ca or 773-851-9627 [email protected] August 25 22nd annual Ukrainian Folk Festival, Ukrainian American

June 7-9 Ukrainian National Festival, Australian Federation of Horsham, PA Sports Center – Tryzub, 267-664-3857 or www.tryzub.org Sydney Ukrainian Organizations – Ukrainian Council of New August 31-September 1 Ukrainian Festival, House of Ukraine, Balboa Park, South Wales, Ukrainian Youth Center, www.ozeukes.com San Diego [email protected] or 760-689-2852 or [email protected] September 6-8 June 14-16 Yonkers Ukrainian Heritage Festival, St. Michael Montreal Ukrainian Festival, Parc de L’Ukraine, Yonkers, NY Ukrainian Catholic Church, Montreal www.ukefestmontreal.org or [email protected] http://yonkersukrainianfestival.org September 7-8 Ukrainian Village Festival, Ss. Volodymyr and Olha June 16 Father’s Day Ukrainian Fest and USASA National Cups Chicago Ukrainian Catholic Church, 312-829-5209 or Horsham, PA Region I Championship Tournament, Ukrainian American [email protected] Sports Center – Tryzub, 267-664-3857 or www.tryzub.org September 7-8 Ukrainian Festival, Patterson Park, July 4-7 “Nadiya Ye!” Ukrainian youth festival, Ukrainian American Baltimore, MD 410-697-0501 or 410-870-1720 Ellenville, NY Youth Association camp, www.cym.org/us-ellenville September 8 46th annual Connecticut State Ukrainian Day Festival, July 5-7 Pysanka Festival, www.pysankafestival.com Stamford, CT St. Basil Seminary, 203-269-5909 Vegreville, AB or 780-975-8277 September 13-15 Toronto Ukrainian Festival, Bloor West Village, July 12-14 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, Toronto www.ukrainianfestival.com or 416-410-9965 Kerhonkson, NY www.soyuzivka.com September 14-15 Washington Ukrainian Festival, St. Andrew Ukrainian July 13-14 Ukrainian Festival, Sacred Heart Ukrainian Catholic Silver Spring, MD Orthodox Cathedral, www.standrewuoc.org Castle Creek, NY Church, 607-797-6293 or [email protected] September 15 Ukrainian Festival, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic July 17-21 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Cultural Institute, Dickinson, ND 701-486-1486 or [email protected] Kenmore, NY Church, 716-873-5011 or [email protected] September 22 38th annual Ukrainian Festival, Protection of the Blessed July 20-21 Ukrainian Days Festival Weekend, St. John Ukrainian Newtown, CT Virgin Mary Ukrainian Catholic Church, Castle Hill Farm Johnson City, NY Orthodox Church, www.stjohnuoc.com or 607-729-1729 Pumpkin Patch, 203-269-5909 August 2-4 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Selo Ukraina, Dauphin, MB 204-622-4600 or www.cnuf.ca October 5 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of Whippany, NJ New Jersey, www.uaccnj.org or August 3-5 Servus Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Pavilion, William www.facebook.com/uaccnj Edmonton Hawreluk Park, [email protected] or 780-488-3378 October 12 Philadelphia Ukrainian Fest, Ukrainian Educational and Jenkintown, PA Cultural Center, 215-663-1166 or www.ukifest.com August 15-18 St. Josaphat Ukrainian Festival, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Rochester, NY Catholic Church, 585-820-5569 or October 12 Fallfest, Ukrainian American Sports Center – Tryzub, www.rochesterukrainianfestival.com Horsham, PA 267-664-3857 or www.tryzub.org

If you’re “Down Under,” stop by the National Festival of Ukrainian Australians SYDNEY, Australia – On the occasion of Multicultural March in the state of New South Wales, Ukrainian Australians are extending the hand of “mateship” to their Aussie friends, neighbours and workmates of all backgrounds to join them in Sydney on the long weekend of June 7-9 as Ukrainians commemorate 65 years of pos- itive contributions to Australia. The National Festival of Ukrainian Australians will be a two-day showcase of A graphic from the website of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organizations. cultural performances, food and drink, Australian friends of all cultural, language and hostels. Ukrainians were formally ues as Australians. In their own migration, sporting competition, culinary events and and faith backgrounds to join us. It’s the among the first post-war migrants and, settlement and community development social gatherings between old and new sharing of our respective cultures that with patience and perseverance, helped experience, Ukrainian Australians have friends. makes us all stronger and unified as build our successful, culturally diverse strongly benefitted from our shared val- “At our National Festival in Sydney, Australians,” Mr. Romaniw added. society at the end of the White Australia ues, such as inclusiveness and equality of Ukrainian Australians will both celebrate The National Festival is a chance to Policy,” Mr. Romaniw noted. opportunity. The AFUO recognizes its our rich heritage and show our gratitude experience everything from unique The open invitation to the National responsibility to further contribute to the for the many opportunities that Australia Ukrainian cuisine such as varenyky, to Festival is in line with the AFUO’s recently maintenance of these values and the com- has given Ukrainians since we arrived in world-famous Kozak dancing, as well adopted Multicultural Policy. munity harmony they bring.” substantial numbers in 1948,” stated some Ukrainian hospitality. The AFUO’s policy statement under- The National Festival of Ukrainian Stefan Romaniw, president of the “And, it’s a chance for our community scores: “We prosper and grow as a society Australians will be held under the auspices Australian Federation of Ukrainian to mark the courage and commitment of when each different cultural, linguistic and of the Australian Federation of Ukrainian Organizations (AFUO) and former multi- our founding fathers and mothers who left religious community in Australia respects Organizations, the top umbrella body for cultural commissioner in the state of tyranny in Europe to build vibrant and the unique ancestries of their fellow the Ukrainian Australian community. Victoria. self-sufficient lives from humble begin- Australian citizens, workmates and neigh- For more information visit www. “That’s why we are inviting our nings, including migrant reception centers bors, and actively upholds our shared val- ozeukes.com S4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Enroll in Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute’s 43rd session

by Peter T. Woloschuk CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute (HUSI) will hold its 43rd annual session beginning on Monday, June 24. The program will run for seven weeks through Friday, August 9, and will include three courses. Participants will have an unparalleled opportunity to learn from some of today’s leading scholars of Ukrainian studies and will also have opportunities to meet and interact with leading Ukrainian political, cultural, and social activists. The program and the course offerings are intended for graduate students and advanced undergraduates who are concen- trating on Ukrainian studies or who wish to broaden their educational experience. The program is run jointly by the Harvard Summer School and the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI), and has been in existence since 1971. Participants will live in Harvard University housing and will have full access Participants of the 2012 Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute. to all of the university’s facilities including its libraries, museums and athletic com- ences who wish to acquire a reading Mykhailo S. Hrushevskyi Professor of Ukrainian scholarship as well as in the plexes. At the end of the program, they will knowledge of Ukrainian for research pur- Ukrainian History at Harvard. The course ongoing development and enrichment of receive credit for their courses from poses. will give an overview of the history of the Ukrainian culture and life both in the dias- Harvard University. Michael S. Flier, Oleksandr Potebnja Ukrainian ethnographic territory and its pora and in Ukraine. This summer’s courses include Professor of Ukrainian Philology at people within a broad context of political, Launched during the height of the Soviet “Ukrainian for Reading Knowledge,” which Harvard University and director of HURI, social and cultural changes in Eastern Union’s drive to eliminate all things will be taught by Volodymyr Dibrova, a pre- will teach “Ukraine as a Linguistic Europe in the course of half a millennium. Ukrainian, including art, culture, folk mem- ceptor with the Department of Slavic Battleground,” which offers a thorough HUSI is the only program of its kind in ory, history, language, religion and society Languages and Literatures at Harvard exploration of the Ukrainian language in North America offering six weeks of inten- and to supplant them with the idea of a sin- University and editor at the Ukrainian linguistic, historical, sociolinguistic, anthro- sive accredited university instruction in gle Soviet entity with a single history, mem- Research Institute. This eight-unit language pological and political terms. Ukrainian studies. It has graduated close ory and purpose and bound together with course is designed primarily for graduate “Frontier of Europe: Ukraine Since to 2,000 participants, and many of them a single Russian culture and language, HUSI students in the humanities and social sci- 1500” will be taught by Serhii Plokhii, have gone on to play significant roles in was originally tasked with keeping Ukrainian culture, history, language and lit- erature alive among the descendants of Ukrainian settlers in North America and the rest of the diaspora by teaching these as academic disciplines in the Western lib- eral arts tradition while maintaining the highest educational standards of the best universities of the world. When the Soviet Union collapsed and Ukraine regained its independence, HUSI attracted many students from Ukraine who were eager to establish contacts with their Western counterparts, to experience the Western university system, and to take courses and have access to archival materi- als that simply were not available in Ukraine. In the past few years there has been a noticeable trend among serious students of Ukrainian studies to attend HUSI, and many of the course offerings have been retooled to reflect this change. Last year’s student body, for example, included 12 graduate or postdoctoral students, several of whom were either working on theses or preparing to teach undergraduate courses in the fall. The deadline for the Harvard Summer School registration, housing and full tuition payment is May 20. Late registra- tion will begin on May 21 and will contin- ue through the beginning of the summer session. Further information about the program and the application process is available on the HUSI website, www.huri.harvard.edu/ husi.html. Additional questions may be directed to Tamara Nary, HUSI program coordinator, by phone at 617-495-3549, or by e-mail at [email protected]. The mailing address is: or [email protected]. edu. The mailing address is: Tamara H. Nary, Programs Administrator, Ukrainian Research Institute, Harvard University, 34 Kirkland St., Cambridge, MA 02138. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 S5

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do...

Fun and games at Heritage Camp. Be a part of Heritage Day Camp at Soyuzivka

by Chrystia Hlushko-Danyluk group of counselors as part of its staff. Olya and Bohdanna Puzyk Fryz will teach Ukrainian songs – old favor- ites and those based on the gardening KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Taking place on theme – to sing at the weekly Kozak Night the grounds of the beautiful mountainous and final performance events. Larysa Krul Soyuzivka, reminiscent of the Carpathian (first week) and Peter and Adrianna Fil region of Ukraine, the Heritage Day Camp (second week) will teach Ukrainian folk is celebrating its 21st year in existence this dance that will also be part of delightful summer. performances for all to see. Bohdanka The Heritage Day Camp continues to Puzyk will prepare interesting Ukrainian entertain and educate children through and garden-themed crafts for the children music, dance, crafts, stories and games. The to make and take home as lovely souvenirs. Ukrainian heritage program is bilingual Christina Danyluk will take the chil- and designed for children age 4-8. dren on exciting adventures through the Each year the camp is based on a fun- wonder of “kazky” (stories) by using col- filled theme that lends itself to teaching orfully illustrated books and engaging the young children about Ukrainian language, children in puppet shows and dress-up culture and tradition. This year’s theme is play. Through “hry and zabavy” (fun and “Nash Horod” (Our Garden). Campers will games), Stefa Szkafarowsky will engage learn about garden vegetables and how campers in entertaining activities that are they relate to traditional Ukrainian food both fun and educational, as basic Storytelling time at Heritage Camp. and culture. Besides daily scheduled activi- Ukrainian words associated with num- ties, a typical week may also include special bers, colors and days of the week are Soyuzivka, both during camp and outside second week. Camp activities run from events such as movie/pajama night, water reviewed. of camp hours, enjoying meals, nature approximately 9 a.m.-1 p.m. daily and Olympics, ice cream party and outdoor play Being part of the Heritage Day Camp is a walks, pooltime and various special events include snack and lunch for the partici- in Soyuzivka’s newly renovated play- wonderful opportunity for families to cre- at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center. pants. For additional information or to reg- ground. ate lifetime memories. Parents, grandpar- So be a part of Soyuzivka’s Heritage Day ister your child, contact Soyuzivka at 845- The Heritage Day Camp is very fortunate ents and other family members of partici- Camp! The 2012 camp dates are July 14-19 626-5641, or visit the website at www. to have a very talented and experienced pants all enjoy this unique experience at for the first week and July 21-26 for the soyuzivka.com.

Learn and have fun at Soyuzivka’s Discovery Camp children will recite poems by Shev­ movies under the stars. Plus, the Amazing chenko. Race V will be run this year. There will also be a zabava (dance), Truly, “There’s no place like Soyuzivka.” karaoke, hiking, a zip line activity, arts and For information call 845-626-5641 or log crafts, an obstacle course, campfires and on to www.soyuzivka.com.

Discovery Camp participants at a campfire.

by Sandra Lemekha Alexa Lodynsky and Bogdan Grynyk will be senior counselors. KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Discovery Camp This year campers will learn about the 2013 is gearing up to be another action- life and works of Taras Shevchenko. In packed, fun camp at the Soyuzivka Heritage keeping with the yearlong celebration of Center for children between the ages of 8 Shevchenko’s 200th birthday, there will and 16. Organizing and administering the be sessions at which the children will be camp again this year is Sandy Lemekha, introduced to his artwork and poems. In camp director, with the assistance of senior addition to learning Ukrainian songs to Walter Beck staffers Vlodko Lemekha and Wally Beck, be sung at Soyuzivka’s Hutsul Night, the Campers gather for a masquerade party at Discovery Camp. S6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Improve your athletic abilities at Sitch Sports School by Roman Hirniak KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Continuing its decades-long tradition of offering young ladies and gentlemen an environment in which to both learn a sport and improve existing talents, the Ukrainian Athletic- Educational Association Chornomorska Sitch returns its Sports School to Soyuzivka for two one-week sessions in July and August of this year. Sitch instructors have developed pro- grams that afford boys and girls, age 6 to 17, the knowledge that if they work hard every day, they’ll raise their skill sets to that next level. Leading the way on the soccer field will be Taras Popowycz and Yarko Twardowsky, while Bogdan Grynyk and Oksana Kurywczak will train volley- ball players. Zenia and Lubko Olesnycky will teach their successful tennis course, Oksanna Kozyra-Hooper and Roman Hirniak will return to work Session I swimmers before an afternoon in the pool at Soyuzivka. with our swimmers. Maintaining her fami- ly’s time-honored relationship with the introduced to the Ukrainian culture of these efforts when their children per- with you their memories from their Sitch Sports School is Taissa Bokalo, who through a daily get-together with Slava form at a short concert held during the Tuesday evening “vechirky,” Friday night will be back as the head girls’ counselor. Danyschuk to sing and learn a poem or Saturday morning banquet that concludes campfires and the new friendships they’ve As in previous years, students will be two. Parents will see the impressive results each one-week session. They’ll also share started. Though not required, students are encouraged to stay (if possible) for both one-week sessions: July 21-27 and July 28-August 3. New this year is an on-line registration process, which does away with paper applications. Registering a son or daugh- ter for the Sitch Sports School will be sig- nificantly more streamlined and user- friendly. Parents will even be able to make their payments through the system, using a credit card if they wish. Access to that process is at https://thriva.activenetwork. com/Reg4/Form.aspx?IDTD=8607634&R F=3709104, a link to which can be found also on Soyuzivka’s camp webpage (www. soyuzivka.com/Camps). Feel free to send your questions to [email protected], or Session II campers and staff gather for a group photo at the Sitch Sports School. contact Roman Hirniak at 908-625-3714. Benefit from Soyuzivka Tennis Camp’s winning formula

by Petrusia Sawchak KERHONKSON, N.Y. – What better way to begin this summer than signing up for Soyuzivka’s Tennis Camp beginning on June 23 through July 4. This camp has been in session for more than 45 years, attract- ing ages 10 to 18 for overnight stays and now for younger day campers as well. Campers come from all over the country, as well as Canada and Ukraine, to experi- ence the Ukrainian ambiance at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center, also known as Suzie-Q, located in the beautiful Shawangunk Mountain Ridge area south of the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York. The camp is under the professional guidance of a dedicated staff, many coming back year after year because they love teaching youngsters about tennis and developing lifelong friendships. Their suc- Participants of the 2012 Tennis Camp. cessful formula has always been: knowl- edgeable and experienced instructors, car- Soyuzivka’s pool, playing soccer or volley- Sawchak, a longtime United States Tennis Another teacher by profession, Petrusia ing 24-hour supervision, lots of fun both on ball, enjoying cook-outs, watching movies Association (USTA) player, teacher, organiz- Sawchak, completes the staff. Parents may and off the courts, and nutritious and tasty with munchies, playing games, dancing er and captain of Middle States USTA sec- be assured that their children will always be meals. (both to the youngsters’ own music and tional teams. He will be assisted by other supervised and made to feel happy in a car- The focus of the camp is on tennis, with Soyuzivka’s live zabava band) and making professional instructors and counselors. ing environment. The staff is bilingual more than five hours of intensive tennis friends. Off-court 24 hour supervision is provided (Ukrainian and English) and emphasizes the practice a day. However, the mood is always The camp has helped develop many by Olya Czerkas, a teacher from Florida, who beautiful Ukrainian heritage. fun. There will be plenty of time for off- good tennis players over the years. The helps the campers adjust and feel at home at court activities like swimming in director of the camp is George (Yurko) the camp quarters known as Camp Lviv. (Continued on page 14) No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 S7

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Don’t miss the opportunities of Plast’s 101st summer

Campers at Plast’s Pysanyi Kamin campground in Ohio during the summer of 2012.

by Katrusia Stecyk titions and Plast merit badges. Head coun- camps and will take place from June 22 to and many others. Morskyi Tabir will take selors (komendanty) have been chosen July 5, also in Hunter. place August 3-10 in Pittsfield, Mass. JENKINTOWN, Pa. – Last year, Plast and are busy planning the fun and exciting Two specialized camps that may be of Kinnyi Tabir, or horseback-riding camp, Ukrainian Scouting Organization com- camp programs that will take place at interest to yunatstvo will take place in will take place in Worcester, Pa., from memorated its centennial with a series of these three beautiful campgrounds. August. Morskyi Tabir is a water-sports August 11-16. events and activities, the most notable of Yunatstvo 16 and older will have the camp organized by the Chornomortsi fra- For more information about Plast in the which was the worldwide International opportunity to prepare to take positions of ternity that offers activities like swimming, United States and its activities, visit www. Plast Jamboree in Lviv, Ukraine last August. leadership as counselors for the youngest canoeing, waterskiing, sailing, kayaking plastusa.org. As Plast moves forward into its next 100 members of Plast, novatstvo, at a counsel- years, “plastuny” will have the opportunity or training camp in late June. This camp, to continue their scouting tradition, meet Vyshkil Novatskykh Vykhovnykiv, will take ПЛЕМ'Я ПЛАСТУНОК „ПЕРШІ СТЕЖІ“ Plast members from around the world, and place at Vovcha Tropa in East Chatham, влаштовує share in their experiences as scouts and from June 26 to July 6. Vyshkil will be full „ДЕННИЙ ТАБІР ПТАШАТ ПРИ ПЛАСТІ“ Ukrainians from Ukraine and the diaspora. of instruction on how to plan meetings для дітей від 4 до 6 років, які володіють Plast in the U.S.A. will mark Ukrainian and camps, organize competitions and (розуміють і говорять) українською мовою) scouting’s 101st summer with a variety of games, and run activities such as arts and camps in several locations. crafts, sports, masquerades, plays, and • Дитина мусить мати закінчених 4 роки життя до 31 серпня 2013 р. The main component of Plast’s summer singing for novatstvo-aged children. Many Вийнятків немає. program is a three-week camp for children remember vyshkil among their favorite • Дитина мусить мати усі приписані щеплення. age 6-11 (novatstvo) and teenage 12-17 camps and learn fun and useful skills in • Дитина, яка склала Заяву Вступу до новацтва, не може брати участи в (yunatstvo) with additional programs for addition to making friends alongside таборaх для Пташат. parents with children under age 6 (Tabir whom they will be camp counselors in the Табір відбудеться на Союзівці у двох групах: Ptashat) and specialized camps for older future. • від неділі. 23 червня до суботи. 29 червня 2013 р. yunatstvo. These camps will take place in Shkola Bulavnykh is a camp for young • неділі. 30 червня до суботи. 6 липня 2013 р. July at three different campgrounds: Novyi women age 17 and older who seek to hone Sokil in North Collins, N.Y. (July 7-27) their scout skills, self-reliance, orienteer- У справі кімнат порозуміватися прямо з Адміністрацією Союзівки. www.novyisokil.org; Pysanyj Kamin in ing, pioneering and outdoorsmanship in SOYUZIVKA, P. O. Box 529, 216 Foordmore Road, Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Middlefield, Ohio (July 6-27) www.plastc- order to become counselors for yunatstvo (845) 626-5641; www. Soyuzivka.com; Fax: 845-626-4638 leveland.org/plastpk.html; and Vovcha at three-week camps. The camp’s program Tropa in East Chatham, N.Y. (July 7-27), focuses on practical knowledge, teamwork • Tаборова оплата: $110.00 ($20.00 незворотні); оплата за два тижні 210.00 дол. www.vovchatropa.org. and proper response to emergency situa- • Зголошення і таборову оплату (чек виписаний на Plast - Pershi Stezhi) надсилати All three locations will offer age-appro- tions. Shkola Bulavnykh will take place до: Mrs. Oresta Fedyniak, 2626 W. Walton Ave., Chicago, IL 60622 priate activities centered on teamwork, from June 22 to July 4 in Hunter, N.Y. Its Tel.: 773 486-0394 (від 8:00 до 10:00 ранку Ukrainian culture, sports, outdoor educa- brother camp, Lisova Shkola, prepares tion, arts and crafts, games, nature, compe- young men to supervise yunatstvo at Plast • Реченець зголошень: 10 травня 2013 р. • Число учасників обмежене.

КАРТА ЗГОЛОШЕННЯ НА ТАБІР ПТАШАТ-2013 Ім’я і прізвище дитини ...... по-українськи і по-англійськи Дата народження ...... Адреса ...... Телефон ...... E-mail ...... Просимо залучити посвідку дати народження дітей, що вписуєтe на табір перший раз ☐ від 23 червня до 29 червня 2013 р. ☐ від 30 червня до 6 липня 2013 р. Величина таборової сорочинки дитини: ☐ 6-8, ☐10-12, ☐14-16. ☐ Залучую чек на суму $...... ☐ Резервую кімнату на Союзівці ...... ім’я і прізвище матері (подати дівоче прізвище)

Завваги ...... A skit during a bonfire at the “Day of the Plastun” celebrations in 2012 at the Pysanyi ...... Підпис батька або матері Kamin Plast campground. S8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

Tennis Camp Tabir Ptashat June 23-July 4 Session 1: June 23-29 2013 Summer Camp Kicks off the summer with 12 days Session 2: June 30-July 6 of intensive tennis instruction and com- Ukrainian Plast tabir (camp) for chil- Information petitive play, for boys and girls age dren age 4-6 accompanied by their par- 10-18. Attendance will be limited to 45 ents. Registration forms will also be students. Room, board, 24-hour super- appearing in the Svoboda and The vision, expert lessons and loads of fun Ukrainian Weekly in March and April. are included. Camp is under the direc- For further information, please contact tion of George Sawchak. Neonila Sochan at 973-984-7456.

Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Academy Workshop June 30- July 13 Vigorous 2-week dance training for more intermediate and advanced dancers age 16 and up under the direction of the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Foundation, culminating with performances on stage during the Ukrainian Cultural Festival weekend. Additional information http://www.syzokryli.com/

Ukrainian Heritage Day Camp Session 1: July 14-19 • Session 2: July 21-26 A returning favorite, in the form of a day camp. Children age 4-7 will be exposed to Ukrainian heritage through daily activities such as dance, song, crafts and games. Children will walk away with an expanded knowledge of Ukrainian folk culture and lan- guage, as well as new and lasting friendships with other children of Ukrainian heritage. Price includes kid’s lunch and T-shirt and, unless noted, is based on in-house occupan- cy of parent/guardian.

Discovery Camp Chornomorska Sitch Sports School Roma Pryma Bohachevsky July 14-20 Session 1: July 21-27 • Session 2: July 28-August 3 Ukrainian Dance Camp Calling all nature lovers age 8-15 for this sleep- 44th annual sports camp run by the Ukrainian Athletic-Educational Session 1: July 21-August 3 over program filled with outdoor crafts, hiking, swim- Association Chornomorska Sitch for children age 6-17. This camp will ming, organized sports and games, bonfires, songs focus on soccer, tennis, volleyball and swimming, and is perfect for any Session 2: August 4-August 17 and much more. Room, board, 24-hour supervision sports enthusiast. Please contact [email protected] Directed by Ania Bohachevsky-Lonkevych (daugh- and a lifetime of memories are included. for an application and additional information. ter of Roma Pryma Bohachevsky), this camp is for aspiring dancers age 8 -16, offering expert instruction for beginning, intermediate and advanced students. For applications or more info please call Soyuzivka, 845-626-5641, Room, board, 24-hour supervision, expert lessons and plenty of fun are included. Each camp ends with a or check our website at www.soyuzivka.com grand recital. Attendance will be limited to 60 students. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 S9

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Want to know where to learn Ukrainian? In Lviv! by Yurii Olenets LVIV – For foreigners who want to study the Ukrainian language, the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) annually conducts a summer school. Over a period of a few weeks, guests from abroad can here improve their fluency in the language, or start from scratch. For this purpose, they are prepared to travel hundreds or sometimes thousands of kilometers. Last summer this writer, a correspondent of the Religious Information Service of Ukraine (www.risu.org. ua), visited UCU’s Theology Faculty building on Khutorivka Street in Lviv, where the summer school classes are held. I wanted to see with my own eyes how classes are conduct- ed and speak with the students. It was also the 10th anni- versary of UCU’s School of Ukrainian Language and Culture. Roman Vaskiv, director of the school, met me near the classroom building. He explained that the majority of stu- dents are fluent in Ukrainian, so I don’t need to be a poly- glot to communicate with them. “We have some students who speak almost without an accent. You won’t immedi- ately guess that they’re foreigners,” said the director, not concealing his satisfaction with his students’ successes. Students read the newspaper of the School of Ukrainian Language and Culture of the Ukrainian Catholic University. Mr. Vaskiv led me to the classroom building. The stu- dents were watching a documentary film in the conference year. They can take individual courses or work with tutors Toronto she teaches English to new immigrants. “It’s easier hall. He introduced me to a pretty, fair-haired young lady. in the comfort of their own homes, through Skype. for me to communicate in English,” she explained. “But at Constanze Aka is German. Still, she speaks Ukrainian a In addition to Ukrainian language classes, the summer home we maintain all the Ukrainian traditions. I came to hundred times better than our Prime Minister Mykola school also includes excursions and lectures delivered by Lviv to improve my knowledge of my native language.” Azarov. And she has no Ukrainians in her family. interesting people. For example, the Rev. Oleh Kindiy spoke Krzysztof Legowicz, a citizen of Poland, also introduced “One event led to me studying Ukrainian,” said Ms. Aka. on Ukrainian icons, Yaroslav Hrytsak lectured on history, himself to me. He joked that he ended up studying the “In 2010 our professor at the University of Passau said that and Yurii Pidlisnyi acquainted his listeners with the coun- Ukrainian language at UCU, figuratively speaking, thanks to there’s an opportunity to spend a half year in Ukraine, at try’s sociopolitical situation. The daily program, according the help of the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU). In May UCU. I decided to do it, though at that point I only knew a to Mr. Vaskiv, is very full, starting at 9 a.m. and finishing at 6 2010 he read that a representative of the SBU had visited few Ukrainian words, which one of your countrymen living p.m. UCU’s rector, the Rev. Dr. Borys Gudziak, “to explain the in Germany had taught me. When I arrived, I sat down with The director of the school showed me a list of the stu- law” and to advise him that the university’s administration some textbooks. And a Ukrainian girl who was staying in dents. “You can study geography with our students,” he should inform the students about their responsibility for the dormitory helped me very much with language.” quipped. “The U.S., Canada, Poland, Argentina, Australia.” illegal activity during acts of protest. That’s how Mr. In two years, her Ukrainian became perfect. Usually The vast majority of students are from North America Legowicz learned about UCU. He then found the universi- when she meets people in Lviv, they think she’s Polish or and Europe. But not all. A Japanese lady and a Chinese man ty’s website and read about the School of Ukrainian from the diaspora. They’re very surprised to learn she’s studied Ukrainian at UCU. The latter is now studying at Language and Culture. German. Ms. Aka added that at first her parents didn’t Kharkiv University. He found out about UCU through the “You need to understand,” he explained, “that I was born understand why their daughter was suddenly interested in Internet. The Japanese lady, now that she knows Ukrainian, in [Peremyshl]. I love this country very much. I’m interest- Ukraine. But then they themselves traveled here and saw works at her country’s embassy in Kyiv. Mr. Vaskiv pointed ed in its history, culture. But to know its history well, you the city and her friends. Now they don’t ask. out that diplomats from other countries, including Canada need to know the Ukrainian language. Even just to read “The ‘godfather’ of our school is Prof. Jeffrey Wills, a for- and the U.S., have improved their Ukrainian at UCU, as do something.” mer vice-rector of UCU,” Mr. Vaskiv noted. “It was his idea businesspeople. One student from Germany studied Mr. Legowicz then started to study Ukrainian indepen- to organize classes for foreigners. In 2002 we invited 12 Ukrainian at UCU before he opened his own business in dently. In Krakow, where he is studying at the law faculty, students of Ukrainian descent from Canada. They liked it. Kyiv. And one of the developers of Google’s program for the he separately studied at a school of Ukrainian law. He has They eventually told their friends about UCU. The next map of Lviv sweated here over dictionaries and course many friends in Ukraine. He’s thinking about working at a year we had 18 students.” summaries. law firm when he graduates. The school’s director notes that every year the number But the majority of students at UCU’s language school “There are many entrepreneurs investing in Ukraine, of students has grown and the school, for its part, tries to are representatives of the Ukrainian diaspora. Christine and they need lawyers who know the law and the add new things to the program. Now, for example, foreign- Kuzyk, for example, traveled from Canada. Her great- Ukrainian language,” he said. “I will be able to use my ers have the opportunity to study throughout the whole grandparents immigrated to the land of the maple leaf. In knowledge in this field.” “But sometimes very uncomfortable situations arise,” says the director of the school. “For example, two months before students are supposed to arrive, their parents phone and ask if they will feel safe in Ukraine. I spend a lot of time trying to convince them. Then I give the phone numbers of people who studied with us, so they can speak in our defense. Then all the questions stop.” Still, Mr. Vaskiv is an optimist. He believes that these dif- ficulties are temporary and thinks that, sooner or later, everything will fall into place. He is glad that every year the number of foreign students is increasing. For this is an indicator of the vitality of the Ukrainian language and the appeal of our country. UCU is now preparing a textbook for foreigners to study Ukrainian, based on the Oxford method of teaching lan- guage to foreign students. They have now prepared three lessons for each level and say it will be a unique handbook. They hope that the book will be useful for many foreigners who express their desire to study Ukrainian and come to study at UCU, regardless of all the sociopolitical complexi- ties. This year UCU’s School of Ukrainian Language and Culture will be in session from June 10 through August 10. The deadline to register for the final session is July 10. More information is available at http://www.studyukraini- an.org.ua. UCU also offers other summer school subjects, including Students of the School of Ukrainian Language and Culture of the Ukrainian Catholic University enjoy wearing tra- icon-painting, sacred music, philosophy and theology. ditional embroidered clothes for special occasions. Information is available at http://ss.ucu.edu.ua/en/. S10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Spend your summer at camps of the UAYA

The “vyshkil” camp in Ellenville, N.Y., in 2012.

by Olia Zahnijnyj 30-July 13 – this is a two-week counselor Vidpochynkovyi sleep-away camp. Parents from a variety of sports, such as tennis, training camp for the oldest youth of UAYA still spend the week on site at the “oselia,” soccer, volleyball, softball, track and field, ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – We invite all who are its future leaders. Graduates of but children transition to sleeping at the swimming and more. Ukrainians to attend camps this summer vyshkil often stay on to work as junior camp during the middle of the week. After in the beautiful Shawangunk Mountains in counselors at other UAYA camps held dur- experiencing this fun-filled week, children 11-24 – This camp is a two-week experi- Ellenville, N.Y. The Ukrainian American ing the summer. will surely look forward to taking part in ence• Vykhovno-Mystetskyi of Ukrainian arts Camp, and culture. August Youth Association (UAYA) hosts various Vidpochynkovyi camp the following year. Children participate in various activities camps to suit all campers from the age of 2 14-July 27 – At this recreational two-week such as folk dancing, painting, embroidery, to 17 at its “oselia” (resort) in Ellenville, sleep-away• Vykhovno-Vidpochynkovyi camp, children will experienceCamp, July July 21-27 – This is a day camp for 2 to wood-carving, pysanky, gerdany, Ukrainian N.Y. These camps are sure to stimulate a variety of exciting activities, from arts 4-year-olds.• Tabir Husenyat, Toddlers Julywill 14-Julyplay and 20 learn and music and much more. This year Andrij children’s spiritual, intellectual, social, cul- and crafts, to music, to sports. They will alongside other toddlers in a Ukrainian- Cybyk will be the Ukrainian dance instruc- tural and physical development. also enjoy the newly renovated pool. language environment. This is a one-week tor. He is a world renowned dancer, teach- The camp summer season program fol- camp, but we welcome you to stay for a er and choreographer of various styles of lows. This camp serves as a transitional camp second week. Lunch for the participant contemporary and traditional dance. He is between• Perekhodovyi the Sumenyata Camp, day July camp 21-July and 27 the – and one parent is included. a graduate of the Virksky School of Academic Ukrainian Dance in Kyiv and a • Vykhovno-Vyshkilnyi Camp, June 21-27 – This camp is a fun experience for long time student of Roma Pryma 4- •to Tabir 6-year-olds. Sumenyat, This July day 14-20 camp andfeatures July Bohachevsky. As a dancer, he has toured lots of activities during the day, with lunch the country and the world with numerous for the camper included. After daily activi- dance companies, and most recently with ties children gets to spend the evening and the American, European and Corporate night with parents. This is a one-week Event companies of “Riverdance.” He has camp, but we encourage you to stay for a been featured as a guest artist with several second week, as the activities are different ballet companies, such as the New Jersey from the first week. Ballet, Northwest Florida Ballet, Montgomery Ballet, Mobile Ballet, This camp is also known as “River Camp” Connecticut Ballet, Anglo-American Ballet, because• Praktychnyi participants Camp, live July in 28-August tents by our3 – Brighton Ballet and the Shore Ballet Mr. on-site river. Campers become part of a Cybyk has taught workshops in New York, team as they live in the wilderness. New Jersey, Texas, China, Aruba, Taiwan Participants work to build the campsite and Brazil. He is artistic director of the where they’ll live, learn and have fun. Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble and Academy in Whippany, N.J. Camp), July 28-August 10 – Sports enthusi- Whichever camp you choose for your asts• willVykhovno-Sportovyi love this summer camp.Camp Fresh (Sports air, child, we are sure that they will leave with exercise and plenty of outdoor activities all lasting friendships and great memories. around the resort is what children will For registration forms, visit www.CYM. experience. Campers are able to choose org/US.

Campers in Ellenville, N.Y., enjoy the warmth and camaraderie of a summertime campfire. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 S11 S12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... TRAVEL: A visit to the “Land Down Under”

Zenia Brozyna Entering Fiordland National Park in the South Island of New Zealand, we were fortunate to experience the majestic panorama of Milford Sound on a rare sunny day.

by Oksana Isajiw and Christine Bonacorsa In January a group of adventure seekers from the eastern seaboard of the United States traveled to the antipodal regions of Australia and New Zealand with Zenia’s Travel Club. The trip took place aboard the Celebrity Solstice, the pride of the Celebrity Cruises fleet and kicked off with a pre- cruise to the Great Barrier Reef off Australia’s northeastern state, Queensland. Thirteen members of Zenia Brozyna’s travel group began their trip in Cairns, Australia, by visiting the UNESCO World Heritage Site, the Great Barrier Reef. The GBR, as it is known familiarly in Australia, is composed of over 2,900 individual reefs and 2,600 islands, and covers 133,000 square miles. Our group traveled from Cairns by bus alongside the spectacular beaches of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park through rainforests and sugarcane fields to Port Douglas. We transferred by catamaran onto Plast Seniory of Sydney, Australia, and our group of American travelers, mingle and share experiences at a very warm welcome party. the Agincourt Reef, which borders the Coral Sea trench and provides the most stone cliffs facing the largest natural harbor entire trip. cherries and is known as the Fruit Bowl of pristine eco-system in the reef’s environ- in the world. From the ship we could see The cruise continued to Melbourne. New Zealand ment. Exploration of the coral gardens and easily walk to the magnificent Sydney Some of our travelers had purchased tickets We ended the inland portion of the trip opened up an undersea world for which Opera House with its iconic undulating for the Australian Open, while others went at Dunedin and continued our cruise north this reef is famous. We swam through sails and the Sydney Harbor Bridge. inland to the Healesville Sanctuary to see along the eastern coast to Akaroa. At the schools of beautifully colored butterfly, par- Since most of us were active or formerly Australia’s native wildlife, kangaroo, koala, mouth of Akaroa’s long natural harbor we rot and angel fish, to name a few. The more active members of Plast Ukrainian Scouting the flightless emu and platypus up close. watched New Zealand’s endemic Hector’s intrepid and physically fit from our group Organization, Ms. Brozyna organized a get- On the fifth day we crossed the Tasman dolphins play to their audience. Some of us (only one actually) went scuba diving, together with Sydney’s senior Plast mem- Sea and entered New Zealand through took a tour to Christ Church, the town so while others viewed the beauty of the reef bers. We were welcomed by Slavko and Milford Sound into the fjord lands. The crippled by the 2011 earthquake. Some more comfortably in a glass bottomed boat. and Genyia Iwanec at their home on the mountains are craggy, some were snow- historic churches and buildings may never The cruise aboard the Celebrity Solstice Parramatta River. Our hosts and 20 senior covered and all surrounded by lush vegeta- be restored due to the extensive damage. began in Sydney, on January 16. Twenty- members of Plast made us feel right at tion. Cascading glacial waterfalls feed the Our stop in Wellington, the capital city, four of us seasoned travelers had weath- home. We enjoyed a sumptuous feast and crystalline blue rivers and the contrasts are provided spectacular views of sea and ered the myriad time changes, crossed the by the time we linked arms for our “kolo na breathtaking. mountains. Wellington is home to the Te International Date Line and were ready to dobranich” (a good night ritual in Plast) we A side trip by bus took us through the Papa Tongarewa National Museum and its explore the Land Down Under. Sydney is were saying good-bye to friends. This national parks of the South Island. These priceless collections of Maori art and cul- Australia’s biggest city and is built on lime- meeting was one of the highlights of the areas have become famous since many sites tural objects. in New Zealand have served as backdrops At Tauranga, New Zealand’s largest com- for Peter Jackson’s “Lord of the Rings” trilo- mercial port, we traveled inland again to gy. This world heritage site is a rainforest take a gondola ride above Lake Rotorua, that gets 21 feet of rain per year and is pro- which was formed by erupting volcanoes. fuse with giant New Zealand ferns, mosses Boarding a World War II amphibious vehi- and lichens. Traveling through the Homer cle, we were able to tour the nature sanctu- Tunnel, we cut into the mountains of the ary and expansive lake by land and by sea rain forest and drove through the Clavell without ever leaving our seats. We contin- Valley to the Clyde Dam power station. This - massive hydroelectric station is one of sev- tural center in New Zealand, where we eral on which the country relies primarily ued on to Te Puia, the premier Māori cul- for its source of electricity. coming ceremony. Our overnight was spent at the cozy wereOur greeted Celebrity with cruise a karanga, came ato Māori an end wel at resort village of Queenstown. The evening the port of Auckland, but 17 of us, yearning included a trip on Lake Wakatipu aboard for more, flew onward to spend the last few an authentic coal-fired steamship, dinner at days of our holiday on the island of the renowned Walter Peak Farm and a Matamanoa, one of 330 islands in the Fiji unique experience – sheep herding Kiwi- archipelago. The accommodations boast style – starring a trained Border Collie. native style hut living, with modern-day The inland route took us on to creature comforts. Our days on the island Arrowtown, best known as the center of a were indeed a respite from the outside mad gold rush in the 1860’s. Here we world and we enjoyed the swimming, snor- enjoyed a tour of the Gibbston Valley keling and the slow pace of island life fond- Winery, which produces some well- ly called “Fiji time.” respected pinot noir wines. The inland val- After four days of sun, sand and lazy liv- ley is notable for its hot, dry climate and ing, we packed up for the last time and Enjoying an exotic lunch on our own unspoiled beach and resort, on exquisite complete lack of native trees. This climate headed home. We all agreed, that this was a Matamanoa Island, Fiji. lends itself to growing grapes, apples and gem of a trip. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 S13

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Adventures: Cerro Aconcagua in the Andes by Ulyana Horodyskyj It started off as a promising day. Though crisp and cold – for 19,360 feet above sea level – I couldn’t complain. No wind. No snow falling. Just a 3,500-foot (more or less) climb up ahead to reach the summit of Aconcagua, the highest peak in South America and the highest peak out- side the Himalaya. As I struggled to get my crampons on it struck me how slow the whole process was. But then another thought occurred: we were higher than the summit of Kilimanjaro and, as such, slow going was to be expected. Though we felt strong and ready for the day ahead, we could not have fore- seen how quickly the weather would turn treacherous. The whole journey started a few weeks earlier, when a college friend, Aaron, and I arrived in Mendoza, Argentina, in January, early summer in the southern hemisphere. We had climbed Kilimanjaro together a few years earlier and felt it was time for the next adventure. For our attempt to reach the summit of Aconcagua (22,841 feet), we were interested in going independently rather than with guides, for a more challenging and rewarding mountain ascent. The first challenge was upon arrival: we both had rem- nant flu/colds and so we took a few days to recover. Going up to extreme altitude with even a hint of a sinus problem Ulyana Horodyskyj on a heavy carry of food and equipment from base camp to camp 1 on Aconcagua, at around 16,500 feet. is asking for trouble. So, in the meantime, we signed for our climbing permits, bought the rest of our supplies, enjoyed upwards of 50 pounds, to ensure we had plenty of water, ful weather. Throughout the morning, the sun was shining the 95-degree weather, and got repacked for our two-week fuel and food to sustain us at the higher camps. We would and our spirits were high. Progress up the mountain was journey to the Andes Mountains. trek from 14,500 feet to over 16,500 feet and then back good, though slow given the altitude. But all that changed After a three-hour-long drive on a double-decker bus down. And then back up again. Then, onwards to 18,500 by noon. The storm had come sooner – about five hours from Mendoza, we were dumped out at a small ski town feet and back down to 16,500 feet. This method of “cache- sooner – than predicted. Heavy snow made the going called Los Penitentes, where mule and horse herders from and-carry” gave our bodies time to acclimate to the lower tough, so at about 800 vertical feet from the summit, we Inka Expeditions met us. Though Aaron and I elected to go oxygen in the air (about 40-50 percent of what you breathe made the difficult decision to turn around. without guides, we did hire mules from Inka to help carry at sea level). Clouds had enveloped the mountain, significantly drop- our equipment to the base camp, a journey of more than 15 Though plenty of people frequent the route we were on ping visibility, and it got very windy. When I looked back, I miles to over 14,000 feet. Even with the mules, we both still and rescue helicopters were on stand-by, it is not in my saw that the wind had already nearly erased our tracks. I carried 40- to 50-pound backpacks filled with food, water, style to ever evoke the need for one. I believe it is important did not want to lose the way at the hardest part of the climb fuel, stoves, an extra tent, sleeping bags and other personal to be self-sufficient in the mountains; to know how all your (a steep gully), and so the only rational decision, in my gear for our two-day trek up to the base of Aconcagua. gear works and how to use it properly. Mountaineering mind, was to go down before the situation turned ugly. Though a relatively flat valley walk with a gradual rise, responsibility is not to be taken lightly. For what is climb- Nevertheless, the descent was still treacherous. At times, I the journey to base camp was difficult given the heavy ing, really, if someone else does all the heavy lifting for you? found myself up to my thighs in snow. Sometimes, we lost packs, dry air, extremely hot temperatures, little to no Though Aconcagua is labeled an “easy” peak, given the sight of the trail; avalanches roared down nearby slopes. shade, and relentless horseflies and wasps. The final push low technical skills needed for it, it still demands respect. At The worst part was developing a visual migraine from lack to base camp, after you have already trekked for close to nearly 23,000 feet and near the Pacific Coast, it is known of sleep, thus compromising my vision and safety. nine hours that day, is a steep climb up onto a debris-cov- for its vicious weather. Forecasts showed that a storm was After overnighting at the high camp (we really didn’t ered glacier, not unlike those I study in the Himalaya. on the way while we were still relatively low on the moun- have a choice, as the snow and wind were too heavy for After the serenity of the two-day hike (aside from thun- tain, at an intermediate camp (around 18,500 feet). As a safe travel), we finally made the push downhill to base dering herds of horses and mules transporting equipment), result, we decided to push our schedule forward by a day. camp. The storm was still going, but we were running out we were struck by how boisterous base camp was, with When the weather turns bad up high, it usually turns of water and energy. The descent took nearly eight hours, lots of fancy tents, Internet, hot food and showers to boot. I bad for a while, so we figured we might only get one shot at given that we had very heavy loads on the way down (60- kind of expected this scene, but not to this extent. For me, the summit. Thus, we pushed through some light snow, to 70-pound packs). We had to make sure to carry all our climbing mountains is a personal reflective journey. All the onwards to the high camp at 19,360 feet, where we spent trash and unused food and fuel from the other camps, back noise from the guided groups distracted from this until we hours melting snow to generate enough liquid to sustain us down to base camp. The snow turned from dry to wet, got higher, to the next two camps. for our summit push early in the morning. soaking us from head to toe, adding to the misery. Day after day, we slept, ate and hauled loads, sometimes The next day, we could not have asked for more beauti- When I finally got back to our tent, in the dark, I did not even have the energy to eat. Rather, I crawled into my damp sleeping bag and tried to sleep. You would think sleep would come easily after such an ordeal. However, my body was protesting in pain, given the heavy carry. Finally, my exhaustion overcame my pain and I drifted off to sleep. The next morning, I awoke to a winter wonderland. Apparently, the storm had hit the whole valley. This mountain expedition was an incredible learning experience for me. I realized I was okay with not reaching the summit because it was the right decision not to contin- ue in such weather. The mountain will always be there, but we only get one life to live. To emphasize this point, we learned that a few climbers got into serious trouble a few days after our attempt, in similar stormy conditions. In my eyes, a summit is not worth a life. The incredible journey we had on this mountain, one that we lived to tell about, was far more important. If interested in joining her on an adventure, Ulyana will be guiding a trek to the Himalaya in October and is looking for more members. For information log on to http://www. summitclimb.com/new/default.asp?vid=916<itle= Trekking. Ulyana Horodyskyj, 27, is a climber-scientist, working towards her Ph.D. in geology and glaciology at the University of Colorado Boulder. This was her first mountain expedition to the Andes, meant to be training grounds for the higher altitudes she will encounter in Nepal in May. When not climb- ing, Ulyana is usually found sleeping or eating, to recover The calm before the storm: early morning up high at about 21,000 feet. from her latest expedition. S14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... tal building, training field, bastions, earthen Explore... embankments, escarpments, firing ranges, underground chambers and caponiers (Continued from page 1) (defensive firing structures with vents) that specially travelled to Ukraine to see the Kyiv later served as prisons. A black carriage on fortress with his own eyes,” Mr. Kulinich display in the Kosyi caponier carried pris- said. oners for execution between 1905 and “Impressed, he donated 10,000 euros 1916, including the man who assassinated ($13,000 U.S.) to our museum. Westerners the Russian Prime Minister Pyotr Stolypin understand that such monuments need to in Kyiv. In its punishment cell, water was be preserved and supported, not ruined. poured on the floor so that prisoners Meanwhile, our government is allowing couldn’t sit or lie down, only stand. The construction of elite skyscrapers directly cell’s last prisoner in 1918 was its inventor, on the fortress’s territory.” Meder, who eventually died in it. In comparison, the Ukrainian govern- Name: Vasylkivske Ukriplennia (Fort) ment earmarked $212,500 for the museum Address/metro station: 36A Shchors in its 2012 budget, yet made available only St./Pecherska $19,375, he said. Incidentally, Kyiv’s 21st century real Size: 50 acres What to see: Earthen embankments and www.kyivtutitam.wordpress.com estate raiders have been the biggest threat The Green Theater’s lower stone wall was built on the Pechersk Hills overlooking the to the fort since Napoleon’s forces ramparts form a star-shaped perimeter for the fort’s three towers and other struc- Dnipro River as a reinforcing fortification for the Caves Monastery, which was the destroyed large chunks of it during their citadel of the Kyiv Fortress. invasion of Kyiv in 1813. tures, such as ravelins, tenailles, a prison Since then, its hundreds of cannons and caponiers. The first tower on 38 Name: Zvirynetske Ukriplennia (Fort) lion heads. Containing prison cells, bar- were never put to use in battle or war. Shchors St. – owned by the Defense Address/metro: 1 Tymiriazivska St./ racks and officers’ quarters, the structure Instead, the Hospitalne fort, and its under- Ministry and forbidden for entry – serves Druzhby Narodiv was built with unique bricks, prepared as a reduit, containing a prison and under- ground Kosyi camponier prison, was What to see: Much of the fort’s embank- over several years that withstood 19th cen- ground tunnels. The second tower, located employed by tsarist authorities to incarcer- ments and firing range were dismantled in tury cannon and artillery fire. The build- directly on Lesia Ukrayinka Boulevard, has ate rebels in the early 1860s through the the middle of the 19th century. It incurred ing’s embrasures accommodated dozens of been rented out to various businesses, Bolshevik Revolution. even more damage from the 1918 military rifles and 200 cannons. Located across among them the Sushi Ya restaurant chain. warehouse fire. All remaining fortifications from the Arsenalna metro station, the Its red third tower on 34 Shchors St. serves were razed shortly after World War II to quarters have been privatized with plans as a police precinct. build the Hryshko National Botanical for demolition. Name: Lysohirske Ukriplennia (Fort) Garden, an impressive museum built upon Name: Towers No. 4 and 5 Address/metro station: Lysa Hora/ the fort. But its underground tunnels are in Address/metro: 2 Staronavodnytska Vydubychi ideal conditions, Mr. Kulinich said. The St./22 Rybalska St./Klovska Size: 296 acres Hirskyi Garden features the fort’s only sur- What to see: Tower No. 4 (Navodnytska) What to see: Aside from a reduit, tenailles viving section, a portion of a bastion whose has about 80 rifle and cannon embrasures, and firing ranges, the fort’s most attractive embankments offered an observation deck though the structure has significantly dete- structure is eight yellow brick tunnels, the of the Dnipro River. riorated. On the other hand, Tower No. 5 is entrances to which were dug amidst a laby- Name: Mykolayiska Komandatura rinth of colossal earthen embankments and in kempt condition, with its properties hav- (Commandant’s Quarters) ing been rented out. Perhaps its most inter- tree-lined paths that are particularly excit- Address/metro: 1 Mazepa St./Arsenalna ing for cyclists. Nowadays, Lysa Hora is a esting tenant is the Museum of Toilet and popular place for Kyiv’s pagans, witches and What to see: A red-brick building built in Plumbing History, which demonstrates goths to gather and worship. It has long a Gothic-type style, the quarters feature a what bathrooms used to look like in the been known as the lungs of Kyiv and pro- double gate (now immured) adorned with days of the Russian Empire. vides a thick forest where rare animal, insect and plant species thrive. At the end of camp, there is a gala ban- Name: Green Theater Benefit from... quet for which campers get dressed up. Address/metro station: Parkova Road/ Campers receive certificates, and tourna- Vitalii Danylchenko/UNIAN (Continued from page 6) Arsenalna ment winners are awarded trophies. The Viacheslav Kulinich brought internation- al recognition to the Kyiv Fortress dur- What to see: The Pechersk Hills upon The first week of camp is devoted to coveted “Best Camper” awards are also ing his 23 years as its museum director. which the Kyivan Caves Monastery stands daily instruction in tennis, and the second given to boys and girls who are recognized He was dismissed last year amidst ongo- are in fact man-made earthen embank- week ends with a tournament for the for their exemplary behavior and over-all ing real estate battles for its territory. ments and stone walls, many of which are campers who put to use what they have attitudes both on and off the courts. The now covered with vegetation and forest. At learned. The daily regimen always begins program is followed by a dance. Among those imprisoned were escaped one section, a massive, yellow brick wall in with calisthenics. Then the campers are This year the USCAK East Tournament serfs, Haidamaky, rebelling tsarist soldiers, a semicircle remained unexposed, prompt- divided according to ability, and instructors will be held on the weekend of June 29-30, Decembrists and anyone else who threat- ing the construction of an outdoor Green rotate their instruction, developing and so campers may also participate in that ened the Russian empire. Therefore, Theater following World War II. The the- stressing correct form, proper strokes and tournament. Ukrainian patriots don’t view this fort with ater overlooks an equally massive lower game strategy. Also emphasized are the For tennis camp registration, call pride, despite its awesome architecture. supporting stone wall of the Kyievo- importance of good sportsmanship and Soyuzivka at 845-626-5641 or visit the “Some people reproach me, saying, ‘Why Pechersk Fortress. Side entrances enable tennis etiquette. website www.soyuzivka.com. be concerned about some fortress built at visitors to go inside the walls and peer the command of a Russian tsar?” Mr. through casemates and embrasures used Kulinich said. “But it makes no difference to for shooting. Caves offer a chance to me who built it and at whose order. What’s explore underground caverns and an more important – if Ukrainians have the extensive network of tunnels. However, good fortune of having such a historic mili- explorers should travel in groups given the tary monument, then is it not worth being darkness of these underground structures. proud of? There’s nothing like it in the world.” Name: Caves Monastery Address/metro station: Lavrska Kyiv Fortress main structures (Mazepa) Street/Arsenalna Name: Hospitalne Ukriplennia (Fort) What to see: The monastery is world- Address/metro station: 24A Hospitalna famous for its churches, but its surround- St. Palats Sportu ing wall was ordered built by Hetman Ivan Size: 50 acres Mazepa as a fortification to defend it as the What to see: The fort is surrounded by central citadel of the Kyiv Fortress. The an impressive five-foot thick yellow brick Troyitska Overgate Church formed the for- wall that extends for 980 feet (with another tress’s main gate, with the ancient church 490 feet ruined), perforated by hundreds of nestled about the gate. Various parts of the gun ports and vents for rifles and cannons. fortress can be found in the monastery’s Beyond its main gate lies the massive, win- vicinity, beyond its wall, including the dowed half-tower and its drill courtyard. 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A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Enjoy classical music at the Hunter-area Grazhda by Zirka Voronka JEWETT, N.Y. – After the festive celebration of its 30th anniversary last year, the Music and Art Center of Greene County (Tsentr Ukrainskoi Kultury v Hanteri) launches its 2013 season on July 6 with a concert of classical, Spanish, gypsy and flamenco guitar music played by the renowned guitarist Virginia Luque. Cellist Natalia Khoma and pianist Volodymyr Vynnytsky will participate in the concert. A new book in the Ukrainian language. “Kvity Khvoromu” (Flowers for the Patient), will be presented by the author Yuriy Tarnawsky on July 13. A reception and book signing will follow the reading. A piano recital by the notable pianist and dean of the Piano Faculty of the Lviv National Academy Yosyj Yermin will take place on July 20. Mr. Yermin will perform works by Chopin, Liszt, Revutsky, Ginastera and others. For the first time ever, the program at the Grazhda will spotlight jazz music. The Peter Nelson Jazz Quartet will play music by jazz masters, original pieces and improvisa- tions on Ukrainian melodies on July 27. The “Vienna Evening” of works by Haydn and Schubert will be performed by the Music at Grazhda Chamber Society with violinists Anna Rabinova and Bella Horvath, violist Randolph Kelly and cellists Natalia Khoma and Marta Bagratuni on August 3. The Lviv Virtuosi, (from left) Volodymyr Vynnytsky, Natalia Khoma and Nazar Pylatiuk, are among the artists who On August 17 the Grazhda will proudly feature the debut have performed at the Grazhda. of the up-and-coming Ukrainian soprano Lesya Alekseyeva, winner of several vocal competitions and lead singer at the followed by a reception under the stars. course for children led by Anna Bachynsky will be con- Kyiv National Opera. She will sing arias by Verdi, Puccini, All events take place on Saturdays at 8 p.m. at the acous- ducted between July 29 and August 9. The popular Lysenko, Mascagni, Hulak-Artemovsky and others. tically impeccable wooden chamber of the Grazhda Children’s Concert will take place on Saturday, August 10m At the final concert on August 31, violinist Solomia Concert Hall on Route 23A in Jewett, N.Y. at 7 p.m. Soroka and pianist Arthur Green will play works by In addition to the concerts, MAC organizes courses on The Music and Art Center is a non-profit organization Brahms, Beethoven, Lysenko, Biber, Skryabin and others. Ukrainian folk arts which will take place this summer supported in part by the Cultural Fund of the Greene The Soroka-Greene duo is a husband-wife team of interna- between July 29 and August 9: ceramics and pysanky, July County Council on the Arts, Self-Reliance New York Federal tional winning soloists who have toured and recorded 29-August 1 (Sofika Zielyk, instructor); embroidery, August Credit Union, private donations and membership. extensively; they are known for showcasing premieres of a 5-9 (Lubov Volynetz, instructor ); gerdany, August 5-9 Additional information and updates are available at www. number of contemporary composers. The concert will be (instructor to be announced). The two-week singing grazhdamusicandart.org.

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A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Experience Yara’s summer show, “Fire. Water. Night.” bu Romana Soutus was translated into English by Ms. Tkacz Federal Credit Union and Yara Arts Group’s and seniors; $10 for children. There is a and African-American poet Wanda Phipps numerous friends and donors. For more special discount for participants who come NEW YORK – This summer, Yara Arts who received the National Theater information the show and updates on relat- early and learn a song. Write to yara@ Group will create a new show “Fire. Water. Translation Fund for their work. ed events see www.brama.com/yara. prodigy.net to learn more about taking part Night.” that will incorporate Kupalo rituals In 1994 Ms. Tkacz directed a bilingual The show performs Thursday-Saturday in the show. For tickets go to the La MaMa and Midsummer Night songs. The produc- version of the verse drama with Yara and at 7:30 p.m., plus a matinee on Sunday at box office at 74A E. Fourth St., visit www. tion moves through the spaces of La MaMa Les Kurbas Theater of Lviv. She called the 2:30 p.m. Tickets are $25; $20 for students lamama.org or call 212-475-7710. Experimental Theater to explore our rela- production “Yara’s Forest Song” to under- tionship to water, trees, fields and our digi- score the fact that the production used only tal landscape. Through various levels of segments of the original. “Fire. Water. engagement the audience becomes a par- Night.” again uses only segments of the odwu ukrainian heritage camp ticipant or witness to the constantly mov- Tkacz/Phipps translation, along with con- ing performance, becoming immersed and temporary poetry and ancient songs incor- sunday, july 14 to sunday, july 21, 2013 taking part in the action. porated into an original musical score, to Ukrainian Homestead Yara Arts Group will perform “Fire. tell about man’s disruption of cycles in Water. Night.” on June 7-16, in La MaMa’s nature. 1230 Beaver Run Drive, Lehighton, PA 18235 Ellen Stewart Theater, 66 E. Fourth St. (in Yara Arts Group (http://www.brama. Manhattan’s East Village). com/yara) is a resident company of the overnight camp for children, ages eight through fifteen; “Fire. Water. Night.” is created and world renowned La MaMa Experimental day camp for children, ages five through fifteen directed by Yara’s Artistic director, Virlana Theatre, where it has created 27 original (10 a.m. - 4 p.m., daily) Tkacz, and features a score by electronic theater pieces based on material rooted in Ukrainian language, dance, and folk singing music composer Alla Zagaykevych from the cultures of East Europe, Central Asia, Kyiv, traditional spring and summer ritual Siberia, Mongolia, China and Japan. Yara Ukrainian folk arts, hiking, swimming, and games songs from Ukraine and a raucous swamp has created 14 theater pieces with bonfire and picnic, field trip to knoebels grove. party by Toronto’s Lemon Bucket Orkestra. Ukrainian material. The show interweaves performances in The Lemon Bucket Orkestra is a self- finale performance for parents and guests, English and Ukrainian, and is a highly visu- described “Balkan-Klezmer-Gypsy-Punk- al show completely accessible to all audi- Super-Party-Band” formed in 2010 in Sunday, July 21, at 1 p.m. ences. Toronto. The band, led by Mark Marczyk, The show will also celebrate the centen- plays a wide array of Eastern European folk For information contact: nial of Lesia Ukrainka (Larysa Kosach- tunes and has recently made the transition Kvitka, 1871-1913) by drawing on her best from local offbeat busking attraction to an Paula holoviak, (570) 708-1992; [email protected] known play “Forest Song.” This verse international folk sensation. Lesia stecyna, (215) 657-1758; [email protected] drama, written by Ukrainka in 1911, Yara’s “Fire. Water. Night,” is made possi- remained unstaged in her lifetime. It was ble with public funds from New York State registration deadline, friday, June 28 first produced in 1918 by the Kyiv Council on the Arts, New York City limited Space available Dramatic Theater and eventually became a Department of Cultural Affairs, the Coca- mainstay of Ukrainian theater. The play Cola Company, Self-Reliance (New York) S18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Prepare for a big summer at “Oselia SUM” by Andrij Stasiw the sports field bathrooms, a renovation and painting of the camp cabins, and a host ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – As a new season of other capital improvement projects. approaches and weekend volunteer crews A focal point of this summer’s events total in the hundreds, “Oselia SUM” – the includes the Nadiya Ye Festival scheduled resort of the Ukrainian American Youth for the weekend of July 4-7. This year’s fes- Association (UAYA) – in Ellenville, N.Y., revs tival celebration will commence on up its engines in anticipation of yet another Thursday, July 4, with International spectacular summer. Ukrainian Football Tournament (IUFT) The renaissance and rebuilding of the games to be held on the newly aerated and prior two years continues thanks to gener- reseeded soccer field. Ukrainian teams ous donations from members and from all over the world will compete in soc- Ukrainian institutions. Recent capital cer matches as part of their weeklong improvements include the construction of international tournament held at various a beach volleyball court, hotel room reno- venues in the Catskill Region. After a great vations for seasonal rentals, new air condi- day at the sports field, participants and tioning for the Krynycia Hotel, the con- Christina Jancew Iwanik struction of public showers for campers at (Continued on page 19) A shot of the crowd during the Nadiya Ye Festival concert in 2012. Visit the Ukrainian Homestead for family fun and relaxation by Paula Holoviak camps are also available throughout the summer. The Ukrainian American Heritage Foundation dance LEHIGHTON, Pa. – Whether you are looking for a camp –a day camp – runs July 1 through July 5. A finale relaxing family vacation or an outing in a beautiful natu- performance will be offered on Saturday, July 6, at 7 p.m. ral setting, seeking your Ukrainian roots in the anthra- followed by a zabava (dance) to celebrate the Fourth of cite coal regions or simply looking for some Ukrainian July weekend. culture, a visit to the Ukrainian Homestead resort should The Ukrainian Heritage Camp, which offers both day be among your travel plans this summer. and overnight plans, will run from Sunday, July 14, Located centrally in the Pocono Mountains of through Sunday, July 21. This camp offers language Northeastern Pennsylvania, the Homestead is near the instruction, music, hiking, swimming, arts and crafts, historic and picturesque town of Jim Thorpe with its and a special field trip. Placement is limited to 40 chil- shopping, restaurants, and nearby hiking and biking dren so parents are encouraged to enroll their children trails. Fishing and boating are just a few minutes from early. the Homestead resort at two lakes open to the public. The highlight of the summer for the Ukrainian And, the area is full of history and old-fashioned summer Homestead is the annual Ukrainian Festival which will fun from coal mining museums to working railroads to be held on Saturday and Sunday, August 17-18, begin- amusement parks for the kids. ning at noon on both days. Featured performers include Or you can just stay awhile and enjoy the Ukrainian the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble, renowned violinist Homestead’s amenities, which include newly renovated Innesa Tymochko-Dekajlo and accordionist Walt motel rooms, a full-service restaurant and a swimming Syzonenko for the Saturday evening zabava. pool with spectacular mountain vista views. For more information on room and facility rentals, as Christine Syzonenko Numerous cultural activities are planned for the well as a full calendar of events, visit www.ukrhome- The Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble performs the Hopak dur- Ukrainian Homestead this summer, beginning with the stead.com or contact Homestead administrator Lesia ing the Ukrainian Homestead’s Ukrainian Festival in 2012. May 26 picnic for members and volunteers. Children’s Stecyna at 215-657-1758.

Celebrate the legacy of Avramenko at Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop

by Paula Holoviak July 1, through Friday, July 5. The camp runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 LEHIGHTON, Pa. – The 24th annual p.m., and includes dance instruction, folk Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop, spon- singing, sports, crafts and swimming. sored by the Ukrainian American Heritage Beginner instruction is offered to chil- Foundation of the Lower Anthracite Region dren ages 5 and up and advanced work- (UAHF), will be held at the Ukrainian shop instruction is available for experi- Homestead in Lehighton, Pa., from Monday, enced dancers age 11 through adult. The

Susan Cole Students of the Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop at the Ukrainian Homestead. workshop is under the artistic direction of in the United States and Canada on Friday Andrij Dobriansky, assisted by Yurij afternoon and the public is welcome to Dobriansky. view the exhibit free of charge on Saturday, This year’s camp will honor the noon to 7 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 4 p.m. renowned Ukrainian choreographer and The camp will conclude with a perfor- folk dance teacher Vasile Avramenko. With mance on Saturday, July 6, at 7 p.m. This the cooperation of the Shevchenko performance is open to the public. Foundation, the Vasile Avramenko travel- For more information on the camp or ing exhibit will be displayed at the the Avramenko exhibit, contact Paula Homestead on July 5-7. Exhibit curator and Holoviak at 570- 708-1992 or Sandra Duda Zoryana Duda and David Mash (foreground) and intermediate-level group dancers designer Iryna Balan will give a talk to the rehearse the Taras Shevchenko tribute during last year’s camp. campers on the history of Ukrainian dance (Continued on page 19) No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 S19

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... cert in 2012 can attest to the superb quali- Prepare for... ty of sound, lighting and staging on the ose- lia’s great lawn. There will be a special (Continued from page 18) backstage fund-raising reception after the Go on a musical journey with the bandura guests will be treated to a rock concert on concert, during which participants will be the main grand stage by the popular treated to a private reception with Ot Vinta. by Anatoli W. Murha tion of donations made in memory of Ukrainian rock group, Klooch from Scheduled for the weekend of July 27-28 Monica Pearson Romaniuk and Eugene Toronto. is the annual Lemko Vatra produced by the EMLENTON, Pa. – Roaming the streets of Ciura. On Friday, July 5, guests at the festival Organization for Defense of Lemko Lviv, one may find a bandurist of Japanese Program information for Kobzarska Sich will enjoy a day of music by the popular Western Ukraine in America Inc. This col- descent. Charlie fell in love with Ukrainian follows. Holosni Susidy, and a laser light show and orful festival is unique in its style and culture and the bandura. His interest in house music performance by the up-and- entertainment, as it focuses on the deep bandura brought him to Kobzarska Sich two-week course focuses on over seven coming artist known as DJ Stas. DJ Stas, or cultural traditions and heritage of (KS) one August. He, and hundreds of oth- hours• Bandura of daily groupCourse, instruction August 3-17 in the – tech-This Stas Terentyev, is a young laser light artist Lemkivshchyna and the Carpathian regions ers of aspiring bandurists, have made nique of playing bandura, bandura history, and music producer originally from of Ukraine. Kobzarska Sich a temporary home in their solo and ensemble playing and singing, Ukraine who currently resides in Brooklyn. The annual golf tournament will be held musical journey. For anyone who is looking music lectures, elementary music theory His mixes and arrangements of strictly on August 3. A week later, on August 10 the for an uplifting and rich musical experi- (as needed). This course is designed for Ukrainian “house” music are unmatched by annual Kozak Tournament will feature of ence, they should seek out Kobzarska Sich. teenage children (age 12 and older) and his contemporaries working within this fun games for the Kozak top-prize honors. Founded in 1979, KS is organized by the adults of all ages. genre of music. The evening will feature a zabava concert Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus and is held in This year’s featured guest performers by the Holosni Susidy. On August 16-18 the August at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox 3-10 – This one-week workshop covers the from Ukraine are Ot Vinta, internationally oselia will host UAYA’s annual Softball Church Camp in Emlenton, Pa. KS is a sum- basics• Junior of playing Bandura bandura Workshop, and bandura August his- acclaimed pioneers of the Ukrainian Tournament. There will be many more sur- mer musical experience devoted to learning tory. Participants are introduced to ensem- Rockabilly music genre often referred to as prises and dances throughout the summer the bandura and Ukrainian choral music. ble playing and singing, music lectures, ele- Ukrabilly. The main concert is scheduled and the season will culminate with the For the second year in a row, KS will mentary music theory (as needed). This for Saturday, July 6, at 9 p.m. Members and annual Labor Day “Zdvyh” celebration. bridge together North America and Ukraine workshop is designed for children age 9-11. non-members who attended the popular For information about weekend events, for its artistic leadership. Working as co- and successful Mad Heads XL concert in children’s camps, or the UAYA, call 845- musical directors will be Oleh Sozansky of August 7-11 – This four-day workshop pro- the summer of 2011 and the Mandry con- 647-7230 or visit cym.org/us-ellenville. Lviv and Yuri Petlura of Hamilton, Ontario. vides• Ukrainian an opportunity Sacred to Musicsing sacred Workshop, works KS offers two programs for bandurists: the by Ukrainian master composers and pro- Bandura Course, the oldest and the original vides practical pointers for church singers, Arts (PPA). State government funding for program of KS, and the Junior Bandura cantors and conductors alike. Listening lec- Celebrate... the arts depends upon an annual appropri- Workshop. tures will open up many hidden aspects of ation by the Commonwealth of Additionally, KS will offer its popular the sacred music tradition. This workshop (Continued from page 18) Pennsylvania and support from the Ukrainian Sacred Music (USM) Workshop is designed for older teenagers (age 15 and at 610-377-7750 or email holoviak@kutz- National Endowment for the Arts, a federal for those who are interested in learning older) and adults of all ages. town.edu. Forms and information are also agency. PPA is administered in this region more about Ukrainian sacred music and its Interested participants are encouraged to available on-line at www.kazkaensemble. by the Lehigh Valley Arts Council. The master composers. Leading the USM will be enroll early to ensure placement. For more org. camp is also supported by a grant from the Oleh Mahlay, the artistic director and con- information, scholarship requirements, and The camp is supported by the Carbon County Room Tax Fund, which pro- ductor of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus. for a registration package, visit www.bandu- Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state motes tourism within the county under the Kobzarska Sich is offering partial schol- ra.org/bandura_school.htm or contact the agency, through its regional arts funding auspices of the Carbon County arships for its Bandura Course. The schol- administrator of KS, Anatoli Murha, at 734- partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the Commissioners. arships are made possible due to a collec- 658-6452 or [email protected]. S20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Accept Tryzubivka’s invitation to its endless summer

Participants of Ukrainian Nationals Family Fun Day 2012.

by Eugene A. Luciw ties at Tryzubivka. Tryzub invites all Ukrainian soccer players to join one of its HORSHAM, Pa. – Tryzubivka’s festival 28 youth and junior soccer teams in all age grounds, sports pub, banquet hall and 40 brackets, boys and girls, its adult male, beautiful acres of parks, streams, picnic female and reserve Majors Division soccer groves, sports fields, tennis courts and teams, or its over-30 and over-40 squads. other recreational facilities beckon to be a It also invites Ukrainian and non-Ukrai- part of your Ukrainian summer. Become a nian club teams to participate in either of club member for only $25 annually. Enjoy a two immensely popular soccer tourna- cascade of cultural and sporting events ments: the Memorial Day invitational youth throughout the spring, summer and early soccer tournament scheduled for May fall. Tryzubivka’s banquet hall, meeting 24-26; and the Columbus Cup girls’ soccer rooms and festival grounds are also avail- tournament on October 11-13. able for rental at a reasonable price. Throughout the summer, Tryzub spon- The most popular community event – sors several soccer camps and clinics for approximately 2,000 attend – at the boys and girls. In the fall and spring it offers Ukrainian American Sport Center Tryzub is youths an opportunity to hone their skills the Ukrainian Independence Day Folk through a Soccer Academy staffed by certi- Festival scheduled for Sunday, August 25, fied coaches, including Tryzub’s director of beginning at noon. Enjoy a gala festival out- coaching. Placement onto appropriate soc- door stage concert featuring two premier cer teams is also a goal of the process. Ukrainian dance ensembles, Voloshky of The Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble during a performance at Tryzubivka. Soccer families and other fans can enjoy Philadelphia and Iskra of Whippany, N.J. games at Tryzubivka throughout the week- Additional headliners at this year’s festival and refreshments will be abundant. Ensemble, follows. On that same day ends of the season. The Majors Division include: The Fourth Wave Ensemble, The On Sunday, June 16, beginning at 1 p.m., Tryzub will host the U.S. Adult Soccer games are particularly popular on Sunday Vox Ethnika Orchestra and, back by popu- Tryzub will hold its popular Father’s Day Association’s Region 1 National Cups afternoons, at 2 p.m. The soccer season- lar demand, violinist Inessa Tymochko Picnic, a family-oriented event that features (Open and Amateur Cups, Men’s and opener games on Sunday, September 8, and Dekajlo. A dance (zabava) to the tunes of the Voloshky School of Dance and some Women’s) Finals games. the Ukrainian Nationals Family Day Picnic Vox Ethnika follows the stage show. Arts other excellent younger performing artists Over Memorial Day Weekend, on on Saturday, September 21, are particularly and crafts vendors, children’s recreation in the Philadelphia area. A zabava to the Saturday night, May 25, Tryzub members good days to enjoy great soccer. and Ukrainian foods, picnic fare, desserts music of Tryzub’s house band, the Karpaty are invited to attend an outdoor family-ori- Other athletes can join Tryzub’s golf ented parents’ appreciation picnic under team, archery team, chess team or youth the stars (no admission fee) with an array swim team. The archery and golf squads of live music, social dancing, food and regularly compete in league play at the refreshments. Bucks County Fish and Game Association On Saturday, September 21, Tryzub and the Limekiln Golf Club, respectively. members and the entire Ukrainian The archery team also competes regularly Nationals Tryzub community can share in a in nationally and internationally sanc- family fun day. No admission is charged tioned indoor and outdoor tournaments and Tryzub members can enjoy free food, and engages in recreational outings such as refreshments, kid’s fun, music and dancing 3-D archery and archery golf. during this picnic event. Tryzub offers all golfers in the Ukrainian In the early fall, the entire Ukrainian community a fun-filled golf outing and ban- community is invited to attend a Fallfest quet on Saturday, June 15. The entry fee is (free admission) on Saturday night, very reasonable and includes greens fees, a October 12. The celebration is part of the cart, food, refreshments, and valuable door immensely popular Columbus Cup girls’ prizes and gifts. Trophies are awarded as youth soccer tournament. There will be well. great food, live music, social dancing and You can learn more about beautiful refreshments. Tryzubivka and the opportunities it offers Sports galore the community at www.tryzub.org. The club is located at Lower State and County Adult and youth players and sports fans Line Roads, in Horsham, Pa. (northern sub- The Ukrainian Nationals Kixx were among the champs of the 2012 Memorial Day can enjoy a vast array of sports opportuni- youth soccer tournament. urbs of Philadelphia). No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 S21

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Show off your beach volleyball skills in Wildwood Crest by Walt Syzonenko WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. – USCAK – the Ukrainian Sports Federation of USA and Canada – will hold its second annual Beach Volleyball Tournament on Friday, August 23 in Wildwood Crest, N.J., during Ukrainian Week. Games will be played on the beach at 5901 Ocean Blvd. (Pan American Hotel). All USCAK-affiliated Ukrainian sports clubs are invited to enter the following divisions: Quads (4’s) Adult (minimum of three on the court); and Quads (4’s) Youth (under age18, born in 1995 or later). Registration fees are $25 per player for adults and $20 per player for youths. Pre-registration is requested. Registration forms and further information can be found at www.socceragency.net/lys. For further information contact Walt Christine Syzonenko Syzonenko at [email protected]. A view of action at the 2012 Beach Volleyball Tournament in Wildwood Crest, N.J. Come to Chicago’s 11th annual Ukrainian Village Festival CHICAGO – Ss. Volodymyr and Olha south of Chicago Avenue. Ensemble, Ukrainian School of Dance and many other surprises. Ukrainian Catholic Church will host the Festival hours are: Saturday, 1-10 p.m., other local dance groups. The festival entrance fee is $5 per per- parish’s 11th annual Ukrainian Village with indoor and outdoor dances both start- Visitors will be able to shop the many son (age 13 and older) per day. Festival on September 7-8 on the parish ing at 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-10 p.m., with an street vendors featuring art and crafts from For more information on being a vendor grounds, located in the heart of the outdoor dance under the festival’s big tent. all over North America, while sampling or sponsor, contact the parish office at 312- Ukrainian Village at 739 N. Oakley Blvd., on Non-stop stage activity under the tent local ethnic cuisine. There will also be chil- 829-5209 or ukrainianvillagefestival@ the corner of Superior Street, one block will feature the Hromovytsia Dance dren’s games and rides, a grand lottery and gmail.com.

July 28-August 3 21st annual Wings Soccer Camp, Ukrainian Baraboo, WI American Youth Association – Chicago USCAK summer calendar Branch, Oselia Beskyd, [email protected] August 1-2 Ukrainian Youth Games, Ukrainian Kerhonkson/ Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Ellenville, NY Canada, hosted by Soyuzivka and the Ukrainian American Youth Association camp, 845-626-5641 or 845-647-7230

August 7 Golf tournament, Canada-Ukraine Brampton, ON Chamber of Commerce, Lionhead Golf and Country Club, 905-825-2877 or www.golflionhead.com August 10-11 26th annual Wings Soccer Tournament, Baraboo, WI Ukrainian American Youth Association, Oselia Beskyd, [email protected] August 23 Beach Volleyball Tournament, Ukrainian Wildwood Crest, NJ Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, hosted by Lys Sports Academy, courts in front of Pan Am Hotel, www.socceragency.net/lys or [email protected] August 30- Labor Day Tennis Tournament, Ukrainian September 1 Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and The Wings Soccer Club, winners of the open division at the 25th annual Wings Soccer Tournament that was Kerhonkson, NY Canada, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, held at Oselia Beskyd, in Baraboo, Wis., on August 11-12, 2012. www.soyuzivka.com September 1 Labor Day National Swimming May 24-26 Great Lakes Cup soccer tournament, June 15 Plast Golf Classic tournament, fund-raiser Kerhonkson, NY Championships, Ukrainian Parma, OH Ukrainian American Sports Club Lviv, Lorraine, Quebec for Baturyn camp, Club de Golf Lorraine, Sports Federation of the U.S.A and James Day Park, [email protected] [email protected] or 514-744-9648 Canada, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, or 440-623-3232 www.soyuzivka.com June 30-July 6 International Ukrainian Football May 31 Golfing for Our Kids golf tournament, Kingston/ Tournament (IUFT), Ukrainian Sports Hornby, ON Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada, September 7 Plast Open Golf Tournament, Oak Brook Ellenville, NY Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada, Oak Brook, IL Golf Club, 630-484-3740 or Royal Ontario Golf Club, [email protected] www.iuft.net or 647-229-0398 golfinvite.com/plastchicagogolf June 8 Golf tournament, Ukrainian American July 16 Golf tournament, St. Joseph Ukrainian September 13 Golf tournament, Ukraina Sports Wisconsin Dells, WI Youth Association – Mykola Pavlushkov Oakville, ON Catholic Church, Piper’s Heath Golf Club, Etobicoke, ON Association, Royal Woodbine Golf Club, Branch, Trappers Turn Golf Course, www.golftserkva.ca or 905-576-0809 or [email protected] [email protected] [email protected] October 11-13 Columbus Cup soccer tournament, June 15 Golf tournament, Ukrainian American July 27 Golf tournament, Ukrainian American Horsham, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center Ambler, PA Sports Center Tryzub, Limekiln Golf Accord, NY Youth Association camp in Ellenville, Tryzub, 215-343-5412 or Club, 215-343-5412 or www.tryzub.org Roundout Golf Club, 860-729-5181 www.tryzub.org S22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18 No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 S23 S24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 5, 2013 No. 18