INSIDE:• Ukraine’s schools may teach Christian ethics — page 3. • Ambassador Mykhailo Reznik bids farewell to U.S. — page 4. • A Ukrainian singer shares her talent in Japan — page 10.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIII HE KRAINIANNo. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine WillT intellectualU property law Votes on WTO-relatedW bills reveal end rampant piracy in Ukraine? cracks in Yushchenko coalition by Yana Sedova Kostiantyn Orlov, president of the Anti- by Zenon Zawada into chaos on July 6 and 7 when pro- Kyiv Press Bureau Piracy Film and Video Association – a Kyiv Press Bureau Russian national deputies resorted to group that assisted Kyiv’s main police everything in their political handbook, KYIV – Having passed a bill in the department in collecting the goods and KYIV – Despite the failure of President including violence, to prevent approval area of intellectual property protection compiling inventories. Viktor Yushchenko’s government to pass of WTO measures. on July 6, the Verkhovna Rada took a But, those judges and policemen all the laws necessary for World Trade President Yushchenko, as usual, was significant step to limit the widespread responsible for handling the goods at the Organization membership, the battle much more conciliatory in his remarks pirate production of software, music and second stage, including prosecution and proved a valuable litmus test after which after the WTO battles, even leaving the films. destruction of the pirated products often the political scene is suddenly clearer. door open for Mr. Lytvyn’s party to join Critical allies during the Orange the Our Ukraine bloc. He said negotia- Revolution, namely Oleksander Moroz’s tions should begin in the fall. Socialist Party and Volodymyr Lytvyn’s Mr. Lytvyn’s party was much more sup- People’s Party, demonstrated they aren’t portive in voting for the WTO measures stalwarts anymore. than the Socialists. However, Our Ukraine They helped deliver a significant blow to People’s Union Chair Roman Bezsmertnyi the Yushchenko government when voting said regional heads of his party have against a package of 14 WTO bills, prefer- expressed reservations about working with ring to vote on each bill separately in order People’s Party members who not long ago to protect special interests on certain issues. supported President Leonid Kuchma. For example, a majority of the Up until the WTO vote, Our Ukraine Socialists supported the bill of intellectu- People’s Union leaders had repeated their al property rights, but did not vote on expectation that their party would form a other WTO measures, such as necessary powerful political coalition with the changes to export tariffs on scrap metal Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc and the People’s and changes to the automobile industry. Party of Ukraine going into the critical Following the WTO legislative battle, March 26 parliamentary elections. Now in which the Rada approved only eight such a coalition is in doubt. out of 14 necessary bills, Prime Minister “The government was surprised that Yulia Tymoshenko said she considers the these hypothetical allies might actually parties of Mr. Moroz and Mr. Lytvyn her oppose them and cause problems,” said Yana Sedova opponents. She accused Mr. Lytvyn of Oleksander Lytvynenko, a political sabotage. Surrounded by hundreds of pirated and licensed DVDs, Oleh Ivanov makes a expert at the Razumkov Center for living at Kyiv’s Petrivka market selling discs for $5, which would otherwise cost “Last week, the Ukrainian and global citi- Economic and Political Research. up to $17 each if they were licensed copies. zenry bore witness to planned provocations Mr.Lytvyn is not to blame for the fail- in the Verkhovna Rada hall,” Ms. ure, Mr. Lytvynenko said. Mr. Yushchenko The bill, which was supported by 261 took bribes and returned the goods, Mr. Tymoshenko said. “It’s a pity to say, but the and Ms. Tymoshenko did not invest the national deputies out of 372 registered, Orlov said. leadership of the law-making organ is direct- necessary time to prepare the Rada and with 44 voting against, foresees criminal “When we confiscated the pirated ly responsible for preferring to preserve rally the necessary votes, he said. liability for offenders. When President goods everything was fine,” Mr. Orlov social and economic tensions in society.” “They should have prepared the ground Viktor Yushchenko signs the bill, those It was Mr.Lytvyn who struggled to (Continued on page 3) (Continued on page 14) who violate intellectual property rights hold the Rada together as it descended will face five years of imprisonment. The law will introduce changes to the Criminal Code and establish liability for Memorial in Berlin to recall victims of Nazis’ forced labor program illegal circulation of compact discs, equipment and raw materials for their PARSIPPANY, N.J. – City officials in Schoneweide section of east Berlin. The secured and deciphered in Schöneweide,” production, and molds. Berlin announced plans to build a memo- 8.2-acre site features still-intact stone Mr. Flierl said. The memorial – which “The stricter the responsibility, the rial that would pay tribute to victims of barracks and workshops, many of which will be managed by the Topography of better,” said Valentyn Chebotariov, the the Nazi regime’s forced labor program. were threatened with collapse. Terror Foundation – would create a place assistant chair of Ukraine’s Department The memorial is scheduled to open in the During World War II, Nazi officials to come together and come to terms with for Intellectual Property. summer of 2006 and will commemorate began a program of using Ostarbeiters – Nazi-era crimes, the senator added. The lack of strong criminal penalties the millions of people who were forced the German term for the several million The city government “will also enter for copyright infringement is only one of to work against their will during World civilians who were taken from occupied into a close dialogue with similar facili- several reasons piracy has flourished in War II. eastern territories and forced to work in ties, mainly in middle and eastern Ukraine, officials said. Low salaries for According to the German news service Germany. The program used the European nations,” Mr. Flierl said, police officers, as well as federal and local Deutsche Welle, the state government of Ostarbeiters to work in German industry according to Deutsche Welle. officials also, contribute to the continuing Berlin announced on July 7 that it had and thereby allow German citizens to German companies and the Nazi bribery that affects enforcement efforts. purchased a Nazi-era former labor camp focus their energy on the war effort. regime operated a massive forced labor As a result of nearly 300 anti-piracy near the capital. Once completed, the According to the Encyclopedia of program during World War II. They raids, the Department for Intellectual memorial would become the first in Ukraine, the impact of this program on enslaved hundreds of thousands of peo- Property and the Anti-Piracy Film and Germany to document the lives of forced Ukraine was profound. “Ukraine was by ple to build railroads and air bases, as Video Association has uncovered two laborers under Nazi rule. far the most important source of well as work in factories, military pro- illegal enterprises and confiscated about “It is essential to supplement the actu- Ostarbeiter: of the approximately 2.8 mil- duction and concentration camps. 200,000 pirated items since 2003. al places of National Socialist atrocities lion civilians deported to Germany in The camp was opened in 1943 under They destroyed $580,000 worth of in the German capital,” Thomas Flierl, 1941-1944, about 2.2 million were from the supervision of Albert Speer, the min- unlicensed products. Berlin’s culture senator, said in a state- Ukraine.” ister of armaments. The complex was Anti-piracy efforts yield positive ment. Mr. Flierl noted that the memorial site closely tied to the nearby industrial results at the first stage only, during the City officials said they paid $1.7 mil- is a part of history and should be remem- region of Oberschöneweide and confiscation of the pirated goods, said lion for the site, which is located in the bered. “Now, the historical traces can be Niederschöneweide in Johannisthal. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 No. 29

ANALYSIS Yushchenko election coalition NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Institute of National Memory to be created two states’ cooperation in the law enforce- ment sphere, particularly, legal assistance in divided over role for Lytvyn KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko some criminal cases and conclusion of a has ordered that the government set up an bipartite agreement on extradition. As the by Taras Kuzio faction supported but the Socialists (and Institute of National Memory by November press service of the Procurator General’s Eurasia Daily Monitor Communists) opposed. 26, when Ukraine will observe the Day of Office (PGO) told Ukrinform, the delega- Ms. Tymoshenko’s penchant for state Remembrance of Famine Victims to memo- tion is staffed with PGO officers engaged in As the Ukrainian Parliament adjourned capitalism also was short lived, from rialize millions of Ukrainians who died in investigations of the Gongadze case. The on July 8 for its summer recess, Western February to May, since she no longer sup- the artificially induced Famine of 1932- negotiations at the U.S. Department of observers were increasingly noting the divi- ports price controls. The memorandum 1933, UNIAN reported on July 12. The Justice dealt with a petition by the PGO on sions inside President Viktor Yushchenko’s signed by the government, president and government is obliged to decide on the turning down the originals of the records team. However, such commentaries typical- Parliament at the recent mini-Davos sum- planned structure of the institute and main and technical equipment, with which for- ly focus on the wrong divisions. mit in Kyiv ended speculation about mass areas of its research by September 15, after mer President Leonid Kuchma’s office was In a report titled “Political Rivalries re-privatization (see EDM, June 29). consultations with the National Academy of bugged. The American side promised to do Threaten Ukraine’s Reforms,” the Second, Mr. Yushchenko must decide Sciences and non-governmental organiza- its best to satisfy the petition. The sides Financial Times (July 4) focused on divi- the expediency of forging an electoral tions studying political repression in agreed to staff a working group to draft an sions between Prime Minister Yulia alliance with Verkhovna Rada Chairman Ukraine and the 1933 Holodomor. Via extradition agreement that would promote Tymoshenko and the free-market propo- Volodymyr Lytvyn for the March 2006 another decree, President Yushchenko establishment of a legal mechanism for the nents grouped around Petro Poroshenko, parliamentary elections. Such an alliance instructed the government to draft a bill on extradition of criminals. The parties dis- secretary of the National Security and would include Mr. Lytvyn’s People’s increasing social support for victims of cussed the Lazarenko case, touching on the Defense Council. This split between left- Party (the former Agrarians), Mr. political repression and their families. former Ukrainian prime minister’s deporta- right populists (Socialists, Tymoshenko) Yushchenko’s People’s Union – Our (RFE/RL Newsline) tion. The Ukrainian and U.S. delegations and free marketers (Yushchenko, Ukraine, and Ms. Tymoshenko’s Cabinet seeks efficient Rada majority agreed on cooperation in a series of other Poroshenko, First Vice Prime Minister Fatherland party. Currently polling only major Ukrainian cases, particularly, the case Anatolii Kinakh) has been noted before 2-3 percent, Mr. Lytvyn’s party might not KYIV – Prime Minister Yulia against the ex-chairman of the Sumy (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, May 11). cross the 3 percent threshold on its own. Tymoshenko’s Cabinet of Ministers on July Oblast, Volodymyr Scherban, who is Although this division does exist, and According to Serhiy Skrypnyk, head of 13 called on the Verkhovna Rada to form accused of abuse of authority and other personal relations between Ms. the Kyiv-based Evolution Media Research an efficient majority in order to implement crimes. The Justice Department raised the Tymoshenko and Mr. Poroshenko are and Analysis Service, “Yushchenko needs the government’s program, UNIAN report- matter of deportation of citizens who are poor, focusing on this schism misses two Mr. Lytvyn because Ms. Tymoshenko is too ed. At the same time, the Cabinet branded accused of Nazi crimes. Mr. Piskun briefed fundamental points. radical for Mr. Yushchenko. She still relies last week’s tumultuous debates in the American officials about Ukraine’s strict First, although a populist, Prime on revolutionaries more than on the ruling Parliament, where lawmakers were unable adherence to its international legal commit- Minister Tymoshenko is not ideological- elites. Mr. Lytvyn helps Mr. Yushchenko to to adopt a number of bills proposed by the ments, particularly, to the Memorandum of ly determined, unlike left populists in the incorporate the former, not-too-compro- government, as a “planned provocation” Understanding between the Ukrainian Socialist Party. This was clearly seen in mised elites in the new authorities while against the government and the president. Procurator General’s Office and the U.S. parliamentary debates over legislation to distancing them from the opposition.” “It is sad to admit that [this provocation] Department of Justice on cooperation in the join the World Trade Organization Mr. Yushchenko’s team needs to pre- involved the parliamentary leadership, prosecution of Nazi criminals that was (WTO), which Ms. Tymoshenko and her vent Mr. Lytvyn from joining the ranks of which preferred to maintain social and eco- signed in 1993. (Ukrinform) nomic tension in society,” the Cabinet’s the hard-line opposition parties (Regions Putin honors UOC-MP leader Dr. Taras Kuzio is visiting professor at of Ukraine and Social Democratic Party- statement reads. “All that culminated in the Elliot School of International Affairs, United) or from becoming a third force absolute political savagery when for the MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir George Washington University. The article positioned between the authorities and the first time in the country’s history the Putin on June 28 signed a decree ordering above, which originally appeared in The hard-line opposition. Parliament cast in doubt the right of the that the Order of Esteem be presented to Jamestown Foundation’s Eurasia Daily First Deputy Prime Minister Roman president of the country and the president Metropolitan Volodymyr (Sabodan), head of Monitor, is reprinted here with permission of the Parliamentary Assembly of the the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Moscow from the foundation (www.jamestown.org). (Continued on page 18) Council of Europe [PACE] to address the Patriarchate. According to the decree, Ukrainian people from the parliamentary Metropolitan Volodymyr was awarded the rostrum.” On July 6 Communist Party law- order “For achievements in the development Pora now poised to enter makers had prevented PACE President of spiritual and cultural traditions, and Rene van der Linden from speaking in the strengthening Russian-Ukrainian relations.” parliamentary race in 2006 Verkhovna Rada. (RFE/RL Newsline) July 9 will mark the 39th anniversary of the Piskun visits U.S. Justice Department metropolitan’s pastoral ministry. (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) RFE/RL Belarus, Ukraine and Moldova Report activists could be authenticated, the KYIV – Within the framework of his Justice Ministry first refused to register working trip to the United States, Ukrainian Olympic champs ready to return prizes A Kyiv court on June 29 ordered the student movement. It did so only on Procurator General Sviatoslav Piskun held a Ukraine’s Justice Ministry to backdate June 1. But the belated decision came too KYIV – Several Ukrainian gold medal- series of meetings with representatives of the registration of the Pora student move- late for Pora, which was effectively the U.S. Justice Department to discuss the (Continued on page 22) ment as a political party. In theory at barred from taking part in the upcoming least, the decision allows Pora, which election. spearheaded last year’s Orange Pora leaders have blamed Justice Revolution that brought President Viktor Minister Roman Zvarych for the delay FOUNDED 1933 Yushchenko to power, to take part in the and organized street protests to demand upcoming parliamentary elections. his resignation. 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by Taras Kuzio membership. oppose WTO membership, while the held government or state administrative Eurasia Daily Monitor According to Minister of the Economy Socialists support joining in stages. positions, including National Security Serhii Teriokhin, Ukraine has now adopt- Attempts to force the laws through and Defense Council Secretary Petro The Ukrainian Parliament went into ed 90 percent of the legislative acts Parliament ahead of the summer recess Poroshenko. The Communist and centrist summer recess last week after adopting required to join the WTO ahead of were hampered by the lack of leadership opposition seized on this issue to only six of the 14 legislative acts needed Russia later this year. After gaining mem- on the part of President Yushchenko and demand that they give up their seats for possible membership in the World bership, Ukraine hopes to begin negotiat- a lack of unity in the Yushchenko coali- ahead of the parliamentary debate on Trade Organization (WTO). Two related ing a free-trade zone with the EU. tion. Writing in Zerkalo Nedeli/Dzerkalo WTO membership. laws were adopted earlier. The govern- President Viktor Yushchenko also sees Tyzhnia (July 9-15), Serhii Rakhmanin While in the opposition to the ment had wanted the Verkhovna Rada to WTO membership as a key component of declared that the new political leadership Kuchma administration, Mr. Yushchenko consider all 14 laws as a package, but Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration. had specifically criticized the authorities Parliament refused. Mr. Yushchenko and the government for illegally holding parliamentary and A key legislative act adopted on July 6 claimed that joining the WTO would lead The Ukrainian gov- government positions. Now this issue deals with intellectual property rights. to an additional 1.9 percent annual was used against him. President Ukraine has long been a major player in growth in the country’s GDP, $300 mil- ernment and the Yushchenko finally ordered his team to the worldwide market of pirated CDs. lion additional in exports, and the open- vacate the parliamentary seats on July 2, The bill passed, although the ing of new markets for Ukrainian goods. World Bank believe only six days before the summer recess. Communists, the Party of the Regions, Ukraine would also save $1.6 billion that that a sufficient The Yushchenko team did not present a and the Social Democratic Party – United it currently loses due to laws that are not united front on the WTO issue. Although (SDPU) all opposed the law. compatible with those of the 148-mem- number of draft the Socialists supported Mr. Yushchenko The Ukrainian government and the ber WTO. in the second round of the 2004 presiden- World Bank believe that, although all 14 The opposition argued that WTO laws were passed to tial election and have been rewarded with draft laws were not adopted, a sufficient membership would lead to price increas- government and oblast positions, the number passed to qualify Ukraine to be es and the collapse of Ukraine’s agricul- qualify Ukraine to Socialists joined the Communists and considered for WTO membership at the ture, auto and metallurgical industries. centrists in opposing WTO legislation. organization’s biannual conference in Opposition centrists, such as the Party of be considered for The Socialist Party seems unclear on Hong Kong on December 13-18 the Regions and the SDPU, support WTO membership whether it is part of the opposition or part (Associated Press, July 11). Ukraine will Ukraine’s joint entry into the WTO of the governing coalition. need to adopt a total of 26 laws for WTO alongside Russia. The Communists at the organiza- Socialist leader Oleksander Moroz said, “We criticize constructively. We tion’s conference in should do this because these are our He asserts that his business will not authorities” (Interfax-Ukraine, July 9). Will intellectual... suffer from the new law because he Hong Kong in Yet just last month Mr. Moroz declared (Continued from page 1) claims that 95 percent of his product line that the Socialist Party would never go said. “But when it was time to destroy consists of licensed goods and only 5 December. into opposition to President Yushchenko them, some (businessmen) would come percent is pirated copies. (Ukrayinska Pravda, June 16). and say they demanded them back.” It was hard to believe that claim, con- President Yushchenko’s People’s Union sidering that one after another customers During the last three years, the associ- had flunked its first major test, because, – Our Ukraine party and Prime Minister were buying pirated movies as a reporter ation has also cooperated with the “The entire political leadership lacks Tymoshenko are divided on the usefulness spoke with Andriy. Security Service of Ukraine and, most potency, and the new system of political of the Socialist Party. After the Socialists “Piracy is a disease that could only dis- successfully, with the Department for decision-making works too poorly.” failed to back the WTO legislation, Prime appear if it’s destroyed everywhere simul- Intellectual Property. This “impotence of authority” has Minister Tymoshenko and Mr. Teryokhin taneously,” he said. “Prices of licensed During more than 10 years of work in emerged because the new regime does called for the replacement of Socialist discs might decline if the turnover of the this field, Mr. Orlov said he was threat- not use bribes, threats and blackmail as ministers, particularly Agriculture Minister licensed products increased and if there ened and pressured many times. was common under former President Oleksander Baranivskyi. In contrast, Mr. were no pirated goods at all.” He recalled an incident when an assis- Leonid Kuchma. The new opposition is Yushchenko and People’s Union – Our Other sellers do not share this optimism. not afraid of the authorities because, Mr. Ukraine officials continue to delude them- tant police chief in Kyiv called him after Oleh Ivanov, 24, who was subjected to Rakhmanin believes, the Yushchenko selves that the Socialists are useful and a raid and demanded that the confiscated anti-piracy raids many times, still team has not adequately punished the should be therefore invited to join their goods be returned. believes that selling unlicensed goods is former regime for its past misdeeds. bloc in the March 2006 parliamentary Mr. Orlov and a state official were defi- more profitable. Mr. Yushchenko made another strate- election. ant and prepared a government report that “The movie ‘Lord of the Rings’ costs gic miscalculation when he did not order The Socialist Party also differs with enabled them to destroy the confiscated about $17 for each part,” he said. “And his own oblast chairs and government the government over privatization, materials. However, they ceased to work there are three parts on one pirated disc with that particular police department. ministers to relinquish their parliamen- for $5. The average Ukrainian is not tary seats. Twenty parliamentary deputies (Continued on page 19) Ukraine has been a trouble spot for the doing well enough to pay $50 for all worldwide intellectual property industry three parts.” for many years. Neither appeals to the Mr. Ivanov claimed that people are Ukrainian government, nor economic happy with pirated movies because they Ukraine’s schools may begin sanctions hinted at by the U.S. in January are cheap and are released before the 2002, helped to combat piracy. movies are even premiered in theaters. courses in Christian ethics However, during the last year, Ukrainian Therefore, licensing does not benefit the enterprises have become more interested in average citizen, he argued. by Yana Sedova a well-coordinated way,” he said. “Our manufacturing licensed products. The sellers at Petrivka market are not “Many of those who now work legally Kyiv Press Bureau misunderstandings are diminishing. We concerned about their future and plan to have found common ground with each are former pirates,” Mr. Orlov pointed out. continue their business. KYIV – For the first time in almost 90 Ukrainian producers of licensed con- other for the spiritual wealth of “If necessary, I will go to jail,” Mr. years, Ukrainian children may have the Ukrainians.” tent fight piracy in their own way. Ivanov said. “My only fault is that I am try- option of studying Christian ethics in In order to prevent the expansion of The Christian ethics course won’t ing to earn some money to feed my family.” public schools. teach the beliefs of any one particular pirate movies in the market, they some- “When a movie appears in the market, Including Christian ethics in the times ask pirates to wait until the official confession. Interpreting beliefs or teach- you can already see it on television,” said school curriculum is an initiative pro- ing rituals, such as prayer, would be for- release and instead offer licensed DVDs Tetiana Prohorenko, 23, who also sells posed by Ukrainian President Viktor bidden. at a lower price. both pirated and licensed products. “So Yushchenko and supported by the leaders The course would give definitions of “We have to make deals with pirates,” nobody is interested in buying the of Ukraine’s four largest Christian con- good and evil, and explain the symbols Mr. Orlov said. “Having made an agree- licensed copies.” fessions: the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the Christian faith, such as an icon, or ment, we prepare the market for release. Business is capital intensive, she said, – Kyiv Patriarchate, the Ukrainian monuments such as the St. Sophia Pirates do not pirate their own movies and, so the final price of a licensed product is Orthodox Church – Moscow Cathedral, said Father Roman Nebozhuk, moreover, they buy licensed products.” too high and customers cannot afford it. Patriarchate, the Ukrainian a priest of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic At Petrivka, Kyiv’s largest DVD and This is the “gray pirate’s” logic of Autocephalous Orthodox Church and the Church. music market, sellers offer both licensed those who partly sell licensed products Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Children will also read the Bible dur- and pirate products. and partly pirated, Mr. Chebotariov said. Deciding that the need for moral edu- ing class, Father Yevstratyi said, since “There are people who have expensive “But pirates undermine the market. They cation surmounted any divisions among this book is the primary source for all home theaters and they buy licensed give lower prices, and that is why people the confessions, the leaders are putting Christians, regardless of an individual’s DVDs,” said Andriy, 28, a Petrivka mar- buy their goods.” together a curriculum that will teach uni- doctrine, ritual or confession. ket seller. “But few can afford it.” Mr. Chebotariov asserted that licensed versal Christian principles. They’ve “Christian ethics is not religious teach- A licensed DVD costs between $7 and products would be suitable for Ukrainian established a joint Church-education ing,” Father Yevstratyi said. “The main $17, while a pirated film costs only $5 and customers if the pirates hadn’t over- commission and are preparing the first task is to give children background there can be three or four movies on a disc. whelmed the market. “The market textbook. knowledge about spiritual values and “A pirate video cassette costs $3, and always dictates the rules,” Mr. Father Superior (Ihumen) Yevstratyi moral principles that are traditional for the licensed one is $4,” Andriy said. Chebotariov said. “If the market is thin, said this is a unique event in the modern the Ukrainian people.” “Ukrainians have gotten used to saving on the legal sellers will fill it with high-qual- religious history of Ukraine. “For the everything. They think: why pay more?” ity licensed production.” first time, different religions are acting in (Continued on page 18) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 No. 29 Ambassador Reznik says farewell to friends in United States

by Yaro Bihun Despite the stormy weather and flood Committee President Ihor Gawdiak, Vital Ukraine’s officials since the country’s Special to The Ukrainian Weekly warnings in the Washington area, the Voices Global Partnerships Chairperson independence in helping develop its judi- Embassy was packed with guests. Most Melanne Verveer and U.S.-Ukraine cial system, praised the ambassador for WASHINGTON – After 11 years of were from the Washington area, but a Foundation President Nadia K. getting the U.S.-Ukraine relationship diplomatic postings around the world, good number also came from faraway McConnell. back on track and singled out the com- Ukraine’s ambassador to the United New York, Philadelphia, Chicago, Some addressed the gathering, passion and kindness he exhibited in his States, Mykhailo Reznik, and his wife, Cleveland and other cities. expressing their appreciation for dealings toward the Ukrainian American Iryna, are returning home to Kyiv. Among the guests were former U.S. Ambassador Reznik’s work in community. Before departing Washington, howev- Ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer, Washington and wishing him well in his Judge Futey noted that over the past er, they hosted a reception on July 7 at Ukrainian Congress Committee of future endeavors. 15 years, the Ukrainian diaspora has the Embassy for the scores of friends America President Michael Sawkiw Jr., U.S. Court of Federal Claims Judge been living the (Man of La Mancha’s) they have made since December 2003, Ukrainian American Coordinating Bohdan Futey, who has worked with “impossible dream,” in which their when Ambassador Reznik presented his hopes for the land of their birth, or of credentials to President George W. Bush, their forebears, were finally being ful- as well as during his earlier assignment filled. Ukraine’s ambassadors and their here in the mid-1990s as Ukraine’s trade staffs in Washington helped in achieving representative. this goal, he said. And, turning to Addressing the festive gathering, Ambassador Reznik, he added, “You Ambassador Reznik briefly recounted were among the best.” his official dealings with the U.S. gov- Speaking on behalf of the Embassy’s ernment, as well as his relationship with diplomats, Sergiy Korsunsky, who will the Ukrainian American community. serve as chargé d’affaires until a new He said he accepted the Washington ambassador arrives here, said that his posting well aware of the difficulties he diplomatic colleagues are saddened to see would face. Ambassador Reznik go, as were the diplo- “I knew it would not be an easy matic staffs at his previous ambassadorial assignment. It was in 2003, when our postings in South Korea and China. bilateral relationship was at a standstill,” He said he expects the Ukrainian gov- he said. “But then we managed to renew ernment will soon give the ambassador the dialogue.” another important assignment. “Ukraine As for his relations with the Ukrainian has few public servants with the wealth diaspora, he noted that during his 19- of his experience,” Mr. Korsunsky said. month tenure here he had visited just “We will continue our work here, and about every large Ukrainian American he will do his share in Ukraine,” Mr. community in the United States. “I must Korsunsky said. “Together we will serve say that it was a pleasure for me and our common cause: to help Ukraine, Iryna to serve in a country with such a Yaro Bihun President Yushchenko and his govern- community,” the ambassador said and Ukrainian Ambassador Mykhailo Reznik, with his wife, Iryna, at his side, thanks ment, and the Ukrainian people to finally thanked them for their assistance and the many friends who came to bid him farewell during an Embassy reception at become what we have long striven to be understanding. the conclusion of his assignment in Washington. – a prosperous, democratic country.” Pennsylvania Senate approves resolution on relations with Ukraine HARRISBURG, Pa. – The coming to Philadelphia in September to of citizens of Ukrainian descent and that In remarks on the Senate floor, Sen. Pennsylvania Senate on June 29 unani- receive this year’s Philadelphia Liberty the state is the site of the Ukrainian Greenleaf referenced Ukraine’s Orange mously approved a resolution offered by Medal in recognition of his courage in Heritage Studies Center at Manor Junior Revolution, in which Ukrainians took to Sen. Stewart J. Greenleaf (R- overcoming tremendous obstacles to take College in Jenkintown, the Ukrainian the streets to demand that Mr. Montgomery/Bucks) to encourage the the office to which he was elected by the Educational and Cultural Center in Yushchenko take office as their duly governor and the Department of people of Ukraine. “As a champion of lib- Philadelphia, and the Ukrainian American elected leader following an election, Community and Economic Development erty and a symbol of democracy, President Sport Center Tryzub in Horsham widely viewed as rigged, that resulted in to establish relations with Ukraine for the Yushchenko already has a kinship with the Township, Montgomery County. the elevation to the presidency of Mr. purposes of cultural, educational, and city known as the cradle of liberty in the Sen. Greenleaf pointed to the impor- Yushchenko’s Russian-backed opponent. economic exchange. United States,” Mr. Greenleaf said. tant role people of Ukrainian descent The overwhelming citizen pressure Sen. Greenleaf noted that President The senator noted that Pennsylvania is played in the coal and steel industries of and resultant world opinion in favor of Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine will be second among all the states in the number Pennsylvania. He said that Ukraine and the Orange Revolution led to a second election in which Mr. Yushchenko, while Pennsylvania have in common fertile suffering the effects of a suspicious poi- farmland, mineral resources and metal soning, was certified as the peoples’ industries, and that their people share the U.S. eliminates non-immigrant values of freedom and independence. (Continued on page 16) visa issuance fees for Ukrainians Embassy of the United States building, nearly doubling and improving the public space. As a result, non-immi- UCCA is cited in reports KYIV – To better facilitate travel grant visa cases are processed more effi- between Ukraine and the United States, ciently, and immigrant visa applicants no the United States has eliminated all longer need to travel to the U.S. of Appropriations Committees non-immigrant visa issuance fees for Embassy in Warsaw for their visa inter- NEW YORK – The Ukrainian Congress especially within the agricultural sector. The Ukrainians. Ukrainian applicants for view. This is a great savings of time and Committee of America reported in the July committee urges the State Department to non-immigrant visas will be charged money for Ukrainian applicants. issue of its newsletter, UCCA consider proposals from organizations, such only the congressionally mandated • Via an easy-to-use, free on-line/e- Backgrounder, that, as a result of “many as the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation and $100 visa application fee, which mail appointment system, Ukrainian long hours of discussion and dozens of Ukrainian Congress Committee of America applies worldwide to all visa appli- applicants book their own non-immi- meetings with members of Congress,” the with existing experience in Ukraine in one cants. grant visa appointments for a specified UCCA is mentioned in both the House and or more of these sectors.” Other ways in which the United time slot at the next available opening, Senate Appropriations Committees report The section of the U.S. Senate’s States is improving consular services or a later date of their own choosing. language accompanying the Foreign Appropriations Committee Report (109- for the Ukrainian public include the The Embassy provides expedited Operations Bill for fiscal year 2006. 096) in which the UCCA is mentioned following. appointments for medical emergency The section of the U.S. House of states the following: • Every Wednesday at 2-3 p.m., trav- cases, as well as for student and busi- Representatives Appropriations Committee “The committee commends the people elers with a recent, proven travel record ness travelers who can demonstrate a Report (Report 109-152) in which the of Ukraine for the success of the Orange to the U.S. can reapply for a non-immi- need to be in the U.S. by a certain UCCA is mentioned, reads as follows: Revolution and reiterates its strong sup- grant visa on a walk-in basis without an school- or business-related date. “The committee strongly supports the port for political and economic reforms appointment. See http://www.usem- • This spring the U.S. Embassy in efforts of President [Viktor] Yushchenko to in that country. The committee recom- bassy.kiev.ua/visa_appointment_drop- Kyiv issued a record number of lead his country toward a stronger economy mends $95 million for assistance for box_eng.html for instructions and fur- exchange visitor visas to Ukrainians. and closer ties with the international com- Ukraine, $7 million above the budget ther information on those who qualify Nearly 3,000 Ukrainian college stu- munity. During this period of transition, the request … The committee also urges the for this expedited processing. dents will participate in work and trav- committee recognizes the need to support State Department to consider a proposal • The U.S. government invested el programs in the United States this the consolidation of democracy at the cen- from the Ukrainian Congress Committee $180,000 to renovate the U.S. consular summer. tral and local government levels, fight cor- of America to support the consolidation ruption and promote economic reform, of democracy in Ukraine …” No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 5

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FOR THE RECORD THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY 15th anniversary of sovereignty declaration Holodomor memorial in Kyiv Fifteen years ago, on July 16, 1990, we were witness to the Ukrainian should be our holy place Parliament’s adoption of the Declaration on State Sovereignty of Ukraine, a historic document that proclaimed the primacy of Ukrainian laws over those of the Soviet Following is the full text of a June 28 that need to be cried. This would be the Union and underlined that the people of Ukraine, “citizens of the republic of all letter delivered to President Viktor place for us finally to cry with our own. nationalities,” were the sole source of power and authority in the Ukrainian republic. Yushchenko of Ukraine. It is written by This would be the place where we can The vote in the Parliament, too, was historic: 355 votes for and only four survivors of the Famine-Genocide of teach our children and our children’s opposed. And that was in a Parliament (then known as the Supreme Soviet of the 1932-1933 in Ukraine. children to remember what happened to Ukrainian SSR) where the Communists still held the majority. us, to remember and honor all those who The document stated that henceforth Ukraine would control its own affairs in Dear Mr. President: died in the horror of the Holdomor. all spheres of activity: the economy, the environment, international relations, the We are survivors of the Holodomor. This would be our holy place, for us military and culture. It stated also that the Ukrainian SSR exercises authority on We are survivors of the Ukrainian and for ours. We need such a place. Our all of its territory and proclaimed the inviolability of Ukraine’s borders. Most Genocide. We are the last of the living suffering warrants such a place. Such a notably, in its first section, titled “Self-Determination of the Ukrainian Nation,” witnesses to the largest planned, organ- place can exist only in Free Ukraine. We the declaration stated that “The Ukrainian SSR, as a sovereign national state, ized and deliberate killing of human thank God that we can finally have such develops within existing boundaries on the basis of the realization of the beings in the history of mankind. a place. Ukrainian nation’s inalienable right to self-determination.” To this day we are not able to erase We are grateful for your support for Furthermore, the declaration underscored that it would serve as the basis for a new from our memories the pain and horror the Holodomor memorial in Kyiv. We constitution and laws of Ukraine, and that its principles are to be “utilized in the we suffered personally and witnessed hope and pray that you will have the preparation of a new union agreement.” As well, the document proclaimed Ukraine a among our dearest parents, our brothers, courage and wisdom to protect the non-nuclear state that would not accept, produce or procure nuclear weapons. our sisters, our families, friends and memorial as our place. The title and sections of the document were approved, and debated, over the span neighbors. When we saw the bodies of We understand you are under pressure of several days, beginning on July 11 when the declaration’s title was approved. strangers, we did not know who they to convert the Holodomor memorial into Ultimately, on July 16, the deputies voted on the declaration in its entirety. were, but we knew how they had suf- a general memorial dealing with other The adoption of the Declaration on State Sovereignty of Ukraine, following a fered, how they must have been grateful genocides and totalitarianism. While this morning roll call vote in the Parliament, was greeted by the people’s deputies with a to finally be free of the pain. is a worthy cause, it is not the same as standing ovation and tumultuous applause. Later that day, the deputies voted 339-5 Not even the Love of God can take our cause and such a memorial must not to proclaim July 16 a national holiday in Ukraine. Deputy Henrikh Altunian noted away memories of the faces of the soon be allowed to replace our Holodomor that the declaration was the first step toward the freedom of the people of Ukraine to be dead children – so innocent, so memorial. Our place must remain our and called on his fellow deputies to observe a moment of silence for Ukraine’s fall- helpless in the hell that such evil men place. en heroes – from Hetman Petro Konashevych Sahaidachny to poet and human had brought upon them. To dilute the memory of the victims of rights advocate Vasyl Stus – who had fought for decades for Ukraine’s freedom. Close your eyes, Viktor Andriyovych, the Holodomor with the suffering of oth- There was rejoicing on the streets of Kyiv after the historic vote. “As the deputies and you will see them before you – not ers, no matter how worthy, sends the made their way out of the building for lunch, each and every one of them was greet- one of us can escape those children, their message to the world that on our own, ed with flowers and rounds of applause,” reported Stanislav Lazebnyk, the first faces, their eyes, their cries. Those mem- we are not worthy of singular recogni- deputy chairman of the board of the Ukraina Society, known as the Association for ories have been forever seared into the tion, that somehow our sacrifice was not Cultural Relations with Ukrainians Abroad. collective conscience of all Ukrainians. enough, that it must be augmented by the It was clear at the time that the adoption of the Declaration on State After these tragic events, we were for- memory of others to be worthy of a Sovereignty of Ukraine was the result of democratic processes then roiling and bidden to talk or mourn. We were forced memorial. unraveling the USSR. This newspaper opined that the document could be com- not to remember. We learned not to cry. Throughout the world there are pared to the Third Universal of 1917, (whereby the Ukrainian Central Rada pro- Some of us have not cried for almost numerous memorials and museums dedi- claimed the Ukrainian National Republic, and defined its territory and its federal three-quarters of a century. cated exclusively to the victims of other relationship with Russia) which led to the Rada’s Fourth Universal and the Today, there is only a handful of small genocides. In Armenia, there are memo- proclamation of independent Ukrainian statehood. “This declaration, too, may be statues scattered around the world to rials dedicated exclusively to the the crucial step toward complete independence of Ukraine,” we wrote. remember our 10 million dead. Armenian genocide. In Cambodia, there Indeed, the national holiday known as Sovereignty Day would soon be We have for decades prayed for the are memorials dedicated exclusively to eclipsed. On August 24, 1991 – a year, a month, a week and a day after Ukraine miracle of a memorial to our suffering, to the Cambodian genocide. In Rwanda, demonstrated for all the world to see that Ukraine, and no one else, would deter- our 10 million dead – a memorial that there are memorials dedicated exclusive- mine its own destiny – came the proclamation of Ukraine’s independence – the would be more than a statue, but a place ly to the Rwandan genocide. There are fulfillment of a dream cherished by generations of Ukrainians. for us to come and pray, cry and be many dozens of memorials around the together. We prayed for a place that world dedicated exclusively to the would also have a museum, a library, Holocaust. archives and scholars to research the There is no place on earth dedicated July Holodomor – still the least known and exclusively to our genocide, to our suf- Turning the pages back... understood genocide in history. Such a fering, the Holodomor. We need such a place could only be in Kyiv. place, and we deserve such a place. In 16 When we heard that a Holodomor the name of the 10 million innocents who memorial was to be built in Kyiv, our died in the Holodomor, we ask that the 1990 On July 16, 1990, between 5,000 and 10,000 Kyiv resi- hearts rejoiced. After more than 70 years, memorial in Ukraine be kept dedicated dents took to the streets to celebrate the Declaration on State we would finally have a place to go – to exclusively to the Ukrainian Genocide. Sovereignty on the evening of its adoption by the Supreme remember and to be remembered. We There must be a memorial in Ukraine Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR. They did so by gathering in would finally have a place of our own – where we can be alone with our own, Kyiv’s October Revolution Square, reported the Ukrainian Press Agency (UPA). to be with our own and to cry with our where we can remember and be remem- At the meeting People’s Deputy Bohdan Horyn proposed declaring July 16 own. bered, where we can pray for our own Independence Day and renaming the square Independence Square. The suggestions This would be the place where our and with our own, a place where we can were met with cheers, cries of “Glory to Ukraine” and prolonged applause. Mr. Horyn hearts could finally bury our dear par- finally cry with our own. was quoted as saying that the declaration was the first step toward full independence. ents, our brothers, our sisters, our fami- We pray you will keep the Holodomor He was followed to the podium by Oles Shevchenko, Vyacheslav Chornovil, lies, friends and neighbors – all those memorial our own place. Larysa Skoryk and Mykola Porovsky, all deputies in the Ukrainian Parliament. Mr. whom we were never allowed to bury, or Shevchenko proclaimed that “from today our children will be born in a free country were too weak to bury, all those for Respectfully, and not in a colony belonging to Moscow,” the UPA noted. whom there was no one left to bury The large crowd of people formed into a column and marched toward St. Sophia them. Nicholas Mischenko, president Square. Several people were dressed in Kozak costumes. The column stopped briefly This would be the place where we Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation at the building where in 1917-1918 the Ukrainian Central Rada (Council) had held its could come to pray for their souls as we Chicago meetings. Several people gave speeches in memory of the first president of the would at their graves. We need such a Ukrainian National Republic, Mykhailo Hrushevsky. The column of people then pro- place – we don’t know their graves. Peter Borisow, president ceeded toward the Taras Shevchenko monument where wreaths were laid. This would be the place where we Hollywood Trident Foundation Reached by telephone, Mr. Chornovil, a deputy from Lviv and chairman of the could come to cry those rivers of tears Los Angeles Lviv Oblast Council, who was just elected the leader of the National Council (Narodna Rada), a group of radical deputies from the Democratic Bloc, gave The Weekly his reaction to the day’s historic events. “On July 16, the people rejoiced as children would; some of them may not under- MAY WE HELP YOU? stand that this declaration is just a sheet of paper, our work is just beginning. Others To reach The Ukrainian Weekly call (973) 292-9800, may just want to shut their eyes temporarily, relishing the moment,” he said. “But, no and dial the appropriate extension (as listed below). matter, this is precisely what our people needed at this time.” Editorial – 3049, 3063, 3069; Administration – 3041; Source: “Ukraine proclaims sovereignty”; “Euphoria, trepidation, mixed emotions are reaction to Ukraine’s proclamation,” by Marta Kolomayets; The Ukrainian Advertising – 3040; Subscriptions – 3042; Production – 3052 Weekly, July 22, 1990, Vol. LVIII, No. 29. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 7

View from the Faces and Places

by Myron B. Kuropas Trembita Loungeby Taras Szmagala Jr. We are not alone To EU or not to EU... Even by “first date” standards, this like. The post-war immigrants were also A number of prominent Americans – mation is the diminishing family. Europe’s was a unique first date. Having become deeply divided politically, as a civil con- including Henry Kissinger and Madeline overall fertility rate is 1.5 children per somewhat of an expert on first dates flict in wartime Slovenia generated ani- Albright – are supporting Ukraine’s family. With the Netherlands, Belgium and (comparatively more so, I might add, mosity that lived on within Slovenian membership in the European Union. Spain now sanctioning gay marriage, the than on second dates), it seemed to me American organizations for decades. Prominent Europeans, on the other population meltdown will continue. At the that, this time, something was different. Does all this sound familiar? hand, primarily French Prime Minister same time, the Islamic population in Across the table from me sat an To be sure, there are quite a few dif- Jacques Chirac, have voiced opposition. Europe is exploding – 700,000 Muslims in intriguing woman named Helen that I ferences between our communities. For For once, they may be right. There are the Netherlands alone. Muslims in Europe had met some months earlier at a one, Slovenia is a nation of only 2 mil- many reasons why Ukraine should have large families and they are not assim- lawyer’s conference. We struck up a con- lion people; as a result, the Slovenian approach EU membership cautiously. ilating. The result of this type of “coloniza- versation at the conference, and lunch diaspora is smaller than that of Ukraine. The first reason is Ukraine’s tentative tion” is unclear. According to British histo- plans were made. Now that the lunch was The Slovenians also did not establish national identity. Despite the amazing suc- rian Niall Ferguson: “A creeping upon us, I quickly discovered that this national scouting organizations in cess of the Orange Revolution, Ukraine’s Islamicization of a decadent Christendom “get to know you” conversation was America comparable to Plast. As a result, self-concept is still a work in progress. In is one conceivable result; while the old unlike any other in my past. a Slovenian American teenager is not some ways, eastern Ukraine remains more Europeans get even older and their reli- “What kind of a name is Szmagala?” likely to have many Slovenian acquain- Russian than Ukrainian. There are still gious faith weaker, the Muslim colonies she asked. “Ukrainian,” I replied. And I tances outside his or her home city. those in Ukraine who are pushing for the within their cities get larger and more then prepared to enter into the Religious differences among Slovenians recognition of Russian as Ukraine’s sec- overt in their religious observance.” “Predictable Discussion.” The are much less pronounced, as well, with ond official language. In his recent book, Islamic inroads into Europe is not a new Predictable Discussion, you see, is the Roman Catholicism being the dominant “Clash of Civilizations,” Samuel problem for Western civilization. There was discussion that inevitably occurs imme- faith within the community. Huntington describes Ukraine as “a cleft a time when Europe vigorously resisted the diately after someone expresses interest So it was that the Predictable country with two distinct cultures.” military onslaught of Islam, culminating in my ethnic heritage. It goes something Discussion became the Mutual Ukraine’s religio-cultural issues remain first at the gates of Paris in 732 and then at like this: “So, you’re Ukrainian? Do you Admiration Society. I wonder at the fact unresolved. The Russian Orthodox Church the gates of Vienna in 1683. Resistance by speak Russian?” Diplomatic efforts to that the small but organized Slovenian is Ukraine’s largest religious body and this Europe is no longer an option. enlighten the inquirer follow, as I explain diaspora has produced one of the best is not a good thing. Russian Orthodoxy In a well-documented study, titled our community, the way we maintain our Cleveland mayors and one of the finest constitutes the core of the Russian soul and “Eurabia: The Euro-Arab Axis,” Bat language and culture through Saturday United States senators that Ohio has ever has served as a vehicle of Russification for Ye’or describes “Europe’s evolution from schools, dance groups, choirs, fraternal sent to Washington, Frank Lausche and centuries. The Russian patriarch has never a Judeo-Christian civilization, with organizations, etc. The explanation is current Sen. George Voinovich. I’m been amenable to the notion of true reli- important post-Enlightenment secular ele- generally met with mild interest and, impressed that the Slovenian camp- gious freedom. ments, into a post-Judeo-Christian civi- sometimes, thinly veiled condescension. ground outside of Cleveland has a mem- Another reason to proceed with wari- lization that is subservient to the ideology “Why do you do all that?” is the essence bership that is growing, and at a brisk ness regarding EU membership is Europe of jihad and the Islamic powers that prop- of the reply. (In retrospect, this may rate, to boot. And any Slovenian organi- itself. Old Europe has lost its moral com- agate it.” This approach has evolved into explain why I am more of an expert on zation in Cleveland that holds a fund- pass. The nihilistic thinking of Nietzche, a virulent anti-Americanism which, first, rather than second, dates ... but I raiser or zabava (yes, they call them Sartre, Freud, Marx, Heidegger, Marcuse according to the author is the result of a digress.) “zabavas,” too) can be guaranteed a and Foucault have replaced the universal “profound resentment that cowardly or Alas, this time the Predictable turnout of 600, rain or shine, with or ideals of Aristotle, Aquinas, Erasmus, impotent societies, which have chosen Discussion was not to be had. Rather, without advertising. Locke and Montesquieu. Irreverance and surrender through fear of conflict, have Helen replied: “Oh, you’re Ukrainian. From the perspective of a Slovenian irrelevance have become the guiding toward those who stand strong.” Interesting. I’m 100 percent Slovenian.” American, the fact that Ukrainian ideals of Europe’s intellectual elite and the At a NATO summit in Istanbul in She proceeded to explain how her par- cultural consequences are devastating. In Americans from Detroit go to a zabava in June, 2004, President George W. Bush ents came to Cleveland from European his book “From Dawn to Decadence,” Toronto is impressive. (“How in the heck blamed autocratic Arab rulers for foster- displaced person camps after World War Jacques Barzun suggests that Western civ- do you all know each other?” Helen once ing a culture of extremism and resent- II, how she attended Slovenian Saturday ilization has entered a period of malaise, a asked me. “Because we all dated one ment of the West. He recognized school every weekend, danced with the kind of dissatisfaction with the present, another at some point in our lives” was European complicity by declaring: “In Slovenian dance group, and sang in the demonstrated “by the search in all direc- my not-so-intelligent reply.) SUM and the last 60 years many in the West have Slovenian choir. She even attended the tions for new faiths, for new directions.” Plast, which unite us across geographic added to this distrust by excusing tyran- national conventions of the KSKJ (the The Germans have a name for this type of boundaries, really set us apart from many ny in the region, hoping to purchase sta- Slovenian equivalent of our Ukrainian world weariness: “weltschmertz.” bility at the price of liberty.” National Association), for which her other ethnic groups, and are invaluable Europe’s elite believes that it was nation- community assets. But my favorite call Ukraine has felt the sword of Islam father served as treasurer. alism that led to the horrors of two world throughout its history and should avoid On an intellectual level, I had always came one morning after Helen finished wars. If nationalism was the problem, then reading an article in The New York falling prey to Islamic blackmail. A known that there were other ethnic com- a cultural and socialist union of European recent political conference in Kyiv osten- munities out there much like our own. Times Arts section on the new Ukrainian countries, sanctioned by a 300-page Museum: “Okay,” she said jealously, “so sibly condemning Zionism reportedly But I was surprised to learn how alike Constitution and led by an ever-expanding included a strong Arab presence. This is our communities really are, and how they you Ukes are trendy in the New York arts bureaucracy, was the answer. Ukraine has scene now, too?” Hey, I take my victories a step in the wrong direction. evolved in similar ways. Like the UNA, just unshackled itself from just such an Europe’s faltering economy is another for example, Slovenian fraternal organi- where I can get them. arrangement; it was called the Soviet Yet in so many ways, looking at the problem. An overly generous welfare zations were born of the first immigra- Union. Is there any real difference between system, labor protections, a progressive tion in the early 1900s, and are now fac- Cleveland Slovenian community is like the concepts of “the new Soviet man” and looking at a mirror. Their values are our tax structure, zoning restrictions on large ing challenges as the descendants of that “the new European.” Is Ukraine ready to retailers and a work force that has lost immigration assimilate. The Church values – faith, family and heritage being lose its long-sought sovereignty only to be foremost. Reflecting on this, I guess I the work ethic, does not augur well for played an important role in keeping that swallowed up again? Nationalism is not a Western Europeans. French workers early community together; the creation of should not have been surprised by this. bad word in today’s Ukraine. After all, whether it be the Ukrainian complain about their 35-hour work week Roman Catholic “ethnic parishes” on Europe’s elite appears Christophobic, and six weeks of annual vacation. Italian Cleveland’s East Side enabled newly community or the Slovenian community, as evidenced by the EU Constitution, it is still community. By participating in workers go on strike just because they arrived Slovenians to preserve their eth- which neglects to mention Europe’s rich can. Meanwhile, millions of Ukrainians our community, whatever community nic religious traditions. Judeo-Christian heritage. This is not an and other workers from the “new that may be, we strengthen our bonds Similarly, the post-World War II accident. In his book “The Cube and the Europe” fill in the labor gaps. between one another – something that is Slovenian immigrants brought with them Cathedral,” George Weigel writes that Ukraine has a bright future. In some in short supply in today’s American cul- a sense of identity and organization Europe’s elite lacks spiritual roots, fears ways Ukraine today is like Ireland was in ture. As we become more independent developed in the displaced person camps, the future, and places personal interests the 1970s. For over a century, immigra- and more isolated from one another, which they used to build vibrant cultural and “rights” over universal truths and tion was the only choice for Irish seeking these bonds are more important than ever organizations, Saturday schools and the ethics. While people in Ukraine are re- a better life. Today, Ireland is an affluent before. And as I get older, I am begin- discovering their Christianity, Western nation, a “Celtic Tiger” with a market-ori- Taras Szmagala Jr. may be reached at ning to suspect that reason for the bond Europeans are abandoning theirs. While ented leadership, a young, educated and [email protected]. is less important than the bond itself. people in Ukraine are building churches, eager work force, low taxes and a busi- Europeans are closing theirs. ness climate that attracts foreign invest- Another example of Europe’s transfor- ment. Ukraine has a young, educated and Need a back issue? eager work force, and a market-oriented If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is: president. The model for Ukraine should [email protected]. be new Ireland, not old Europe! 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 No. 29

Chicago’s St. Nicholas School strengthens alumni network CHICAGO – Capitalizing on a recent As part of the contest, all participating trend of alumni donations, St. Nicholas students were encouraged to contact par- Ukrainian Cathedral School is expanding ents, relatives and other acquaintances in and strengthening its network of alumni. order to collect information on alumni. The The Chicago school received over goal was to attract as many alumni as possi- $8,500 in donations from past graduating ble. For each name that a student produced, classes. Among the donors were the he or she received a chance to enter into and classes of 1964 and 1965, collectively win “The Alumni Sweepstakes.” The dead- presenting the school with $5,068.06, line to submit names was March 4. and the class of 1954, which donated Eight students received recognition for $807.76. In addition, the Ukrainian the large number of names they submitted. National Women’s League donated The first–place prize, a Sony DVD player, $3,000. All the donations went toward was awarded to second grader Alexa the purchase of 20 new computers. Grace Tufenkjian. All other prizes were However, according to the school’s donated by sponsors of the school, which technical consultant, John Olshansky, the include: ABT Electronics, BMG Records, computer lab still is in dire need of addi- the Chicago Fire Department and WBBM tional equipment and software. 96.3 FM Radio, among others. Sister Irenea Hankewych, the school Alumni of St. Nicholas Ukrainian principal, decided that in order to garner Cathedral School are asked to contact the more alumni donations, St. Nicholas coordinator of the alumni network project, would have to expand its alumni net- Marta R. Leseiko, via e–mail at martu- work. Following up on the decision made [email protected], or via phone at (773) 782- by Sister Irenea, the school held a contest 4972, or via mail at Marta R. Leseiko, c/o Alumni contest winners: (back row, from left) Alexander Siutryk, Michael during the month of February to seek out St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cathedral School, Olshansky, Marta Kryvdyk, Andrew Owerko, Daniel Rivera, (front row) and contact alumni of St. Nicholas. 2015 W. Cortez St., Chicago, IL 60622. Adriana Chychula, Christine Chychula and Alexa Tufenkjian.

14 graduate from St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral School CHICAGO – Eighth graders at St. Nicholas Cathedral School attended their graduation on Sunday, June 12. Ulana Moroz was valedictorian, while Katia Fishchuk was salutatorian. This year several scholarships were award- ed: the Bishop Innocent Lotocky, OSBM, Scholarship Award was given to two graduates, Mariana Perepitchka and Alexandra Savoia; and the Mykluz Family Memorial Award was awarded to Ulana Moroz. In addition, the school’s premiere sponsor, Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union, presented the graduates with gift certificates toward their education. On the right is a tableau of the gradu- ates with their teachers and clergy.

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by Marta Baczynsky Leshko’s inimitable presentation on the subject of Archipenko’s life and oeuvre NEW YORK – All those who love and opened new vistas of understanding and cherish The Ukrainian Museum are enor- appreciation of the artist and his talent. mously pleased to be witnessing the evolu- An art history professor for 35 years at tion of the institution in its brand-new build- Smith College, Dr. Leshko exudes enthu- ing, where the feature inaugural presentation siasm for the subject and mesmerizes his is a world-class exhibition – “Alexander listeners with the skill of a naturally tal- Archipenko: Vision and Continuity.” ented educator. After conducting operations for almost The event was organized by Daria thirty years in a very small environment and Temnycky and Olenka Terlecky. These on a moderate scale, the museum has rein- young women have an enviable history vented itself as a significant urban institu- of supporting the museum in innovative tion of education and culture, and in its new ways. In 2000 and 2002 they were part of guise it has taken New York City by storm. a regional support committee, composed The elegance of the museum’s new of nine young women, that organized facility and the magnetism of Archipenko’s Stride and Ride to Build, sports-oriented striking sculptures, offered in a dramatic family events that raised money for The presentation, create a dynamic combina- Ukrainian Museum’s Building Fund. The tion. Critically acclaimed by the media funds raised were specifically earmarked (local and international, and favorably for children’s activities and programs in Event organizer Olenka Terlecky (left), Prof. Jaroslaw Leshko and The received by the Ukrainian community and the new building. Ukrainian Museum Director Maria Shust at the museum’s get-together. the general public, the museum and the The goal of the museum is to become a Archipenko show have become a “must Ukrainian cultural center in New York see” for anyone who appreciates art. It is, City and serve as a base for Ukrainian èðÓ„ð‡Ï‡ ïïVII äð‡ÈÓ‚Ó„Ó therefore, not surprising that in the first American artistic, cultural and community èðÓ„ð‡Ï‡ ïïVII äð‡ÈÓ‚Ó„Ó three months since its opening, over 5,000 activities. The success of the June 10 get- people have visited the museum. together is a step in the right direction. è·ÒÚÓ‚Ó„Ó á’ªÁ‰Û On Friday, June 10, the Friends of the The Ukrainian Museum, located at 222 Museum arranged a get-together at the E. Sixth St., (between Second and Third flÍËÈ ‚¥‰·Û‰ÂÚ¸Òfl 22-23 ÊÓ‚ÚÌfl 2005ð. ̇ ëÓ˛Á¥‚ˆ¥ institution for the “younger crowd,” featur- avenues, is open Wednesday through ing a special guided tour of the exhibition Sunday from 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. with its curator, Prof. Jaroslaw Leshko. It For information readers may call (212) è’flÚÌˈfl, 21 ÊÓ‚ÚÌfl 2005ð. turned out to be a delightful evening of 7:00 - 9:00 èð˪Á‰, êÂπÒÚð‡ˆ¥fl 228-0110, e-mail: info@ukrainianmuse- 9:00 - 12:00 íÓ‚‡ðËҸ͇ áÛÒÚ𥘠learning and socializing, with people of um.org. or visit the web site: various age groups in attendance. Prof. www.ukrainianmuseum.org. ëÛ·ÓÚ‡, 22 ÊÓ‚ÚÌfl 2005ð. 8:00 - 10:00 êÂπÒÚð‡ˆ¥fl 옇ÒÌËÍ¥‚ á’ªÁ‰Û 10:00 - 12:00 1. Ç¥‰ÍðËÚÚfl XXVII äð‡ÈÓ‚Ó„Ó è·ÒÚÓ‚Ó„Ó á’ªÁ‰Û 2. 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ÉÓÒÔÓ‰‡ðÒ¸ÍÓª £. çÓϥ̇ˆ¥ÈÌÓª ‰. ëÚ‡ÚÛÚÓ‚Óª ÇËıÓ‚Ì¥ ÔËÚ‡ÌÌfl ‰Îfl äèá’ªÁ‰Û, Á„¥‰ÌÓ Á ðÂÁÓβˆ¥π˛ ïïIII äèá, Ô¥‰„ÓÚÓ‚Îfl˛Ú¸ å‡Î¥ ê‡‰Ë Prof. Jaroslaw Leshko (far left), curator of the Alexander Archipenko exhibit éðÎËÌÓ„Ó È ëÍÓ·ËÌÓ„Ó äðÛ„¥‚, flÍ¥ ‚¥‰·Û‚‡˛Ú¸Òfl currently on view at The Ukrainian Museum, with guests on the second floor ‚ ð‡Ï͇ı á’ªÁ‰Û gallery during the museum’s get-together. 12:00 - 12:30 é·¥‰Ó‚‡ ÔÂðÂð‚‡ (é·¥‰ ·Û‰Â ̇ Á‡Î¥) 12:30 - 1:30 11. á‡ÔËÚË ¥ ‰ËÒÍÛÒ¥fl ̇‰ ‰¥flθ̥ÒÚ˛ äèë 12. á‚¥Ú ÇÂðË٥͇ˆ¥ÈÌÓ-å‡Ì‰‡ÚÌÓª äÓÏ¥Ò¥ª Ukrainian folk music groups 13. 쉥ÎeÌÌfl ‡·ÒÓβÚÓ𥪠ÛÒÚÛÔ‡˛˜¥È äèë ¥ ÛÒÚÛÔ‡˛˜ËÏ ˜ÎÂÌ‡Ï äèê‡‰Ë established in New Paltz 1:30 - 4:00 14. å‡Î¥ ê‡‰Ë éðÎËÌÓ„Ó È ëÍÓ·ËÌÓ„Ó äðÛ„¥‚ Ú‡ ÔðÓ‰Ó‚ÊÂÌÌfl Ì‡ð‡‰ ¥Ì¯Ëı ÍÓÏ¥Ò¥È NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – About a 20-minute joining the ensemble as well. 4:00 - 6:30 15. ç‡ð‡‰Ë äÓÏ¥Ò¥È: 퇷ÓðÓ‚Óª, êÂÁÓβˆ¥ÈÌÓª, ÉÓÒÔÓ‰‡ðÒ¸ÍÓª, ride from Soyuzivka, the Ukrainian The fiddle group is run by Halyna çÓϥ̇ˆ¥ÈÌÓª, ëÚ‡ÚÛÚÓ‚Óª National Association’s resort in Remez, who obtained her degree in music Kerhonkson, N.Y., some 30 children with from the Lviv Conservatory and is a third- 7:00 - 12:00 ëԥθ̇ ë‚flÚӘ̇ ǘÂðfl (·ÂÁ Ó‰ÌÓÒÚðÓª‚, ÒÛÔðÛ„Ë Á‡ÔðÓ¯ÂÌ¥) their parents are coming together every generation Carpathian Mountain fiddler. Monday to play Carpathian music on The fiddle players range in age from 9 sopilky and fiddles at the Shepko-Hamilton to over 40. They, too, play on Mondays, 牥Îfl, 23 ÊÓ‚ÚÌfl 2005ð. farm, known as Shawangunk Ridge Farm. at 5-6 p.m. 7:00 - 8:15 ëÌ¥‰‡ÌÌfl The groups were started on June 12 by A third of the children currently 8:30 - 9:30 ëÎÛÊ·‡ ÅÓʇ ‚ ̇ϥðÂÌÌ¥ è·ÒÚÛ (Á·¥ð͇ ‚ Ó‰ÌÓÒÚðÓflı ‚ Andriy Milavsky a few days after his enrolled in the lessons are of Ukrainian ˆÂðÍ‚¥ 8:25) return from Ukraine with the folk instru- descent. All involved are full of enthusi- ments. Most of the sopilky (wooden asm and the desire to learn more about 10:00 - 12:00 16. á‚¥ÚË ÍÓÏ¥Ò¥È flutes) were made by a master sopilka- Ukraine and its culture. ‡. ëÚ‡ÚÛÚÓ‚Óª maker in the Hutsul region out of different The first public performance of these ·. 퇷ÓðÓ‚Óª types of wood, mostly pear and maple. budding folk musicians will be at the New ‚. å‡ÎÓª ê‡‰Ë éðÎËÌÓ„Ó äðÛ„‡ The members of the younger chil- Paltz Farmers’ Market on July 31 at noon. „. å‡ÎÓª ê‡‰Ë ëÍÓ·ËÌÓ„Ó äðÛ„‡ dren’s sopilka group range in age from 2 In addition, a Sopilka, Fiddle and £. ÉÓÒÔÓ‰‡ðÒ¸ÍÓª to 5 and they meet at 4:30-5 p.m. The Ukrainian Theater Day Camp for chil- ‰. êÂÁÓβˆ¥ÈÌÓª older children, age 6-12, play at 5-6 p.m. dren is planned for August 1-12 at 17. á‚¥Ú çÓϥ̇ˆ¥ÈÌÓª äÓÏ¥Ò¥ª The groups are taught by Mr. Milavsky, Shawangunk Ridge Farm. who holds a master’s degree in music from For further information readers may 18. ÇË·¥ð äèëÚ‡¯ËÌË ¥ äèê‡‰Ë - Á‡ÔðËÒflÊÂÌÌfl äèë ¥ äèê Kyiv State Conservatory in Ukraine. contact Halyna Shepko, one of the organ- 19. ÇÌÂÒÍË, Á‡ÔËÚË Ú‡ ð¥ÁÌ Many of the parents and one of the izers of this new folk music program, at 20. á‡ÍðËÚÚfl XXVII äð‡ÈÓ‚Ó„Ó è·ÒÚÓ‚Ó„Ó á’ªÁ‰Û grandparents are showing an interest in (845) 255-5936. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 No. 29 A Ukrainian singer shares her rare talent in Japan by Roman Cybriwsky the Chornobyl tragedy of 1986, which nal musical and vocal compositions such themes and languages. It includes her Special to The Ukrainian Weekly she witnessed as a young girl. Chornobyl as “Mamyna Pisnia” about the family she beautiful Ukrainian composition about her has been a big part of her life ever since. misses in Ukraine. She also performs mother and ends with stirring renditions of TOKYO – There are more Ukrainians She talked about it at length that evening Japanese songs, including her own com- the religious classics “Ave Maria” and living in Japan than I had imagined when I in Sangenjaya. Natalka’s hometown was positions in that language, and translates “Amazing Grace.” The fifth CD is “Merry moved back to the country four years ago Prypiat, one of the villages in the shadow Ukrainian songs into Japanese. Christmas,” a selection of Christmas and after a 10-year absence. Some, like me, are of Chornobyl that was evacuated after “Chornobryvtsi,” for example, is sung religious songs, mostly in English. transplants from the United States and other the disaster and then destined for obliv- half in Ukrainian and, seamlessly, half in Natalka is now working on a sixth CD. Western countries, dispatched to Tokyo and ion. Her father had worked in the power Japanese. Because some Russian songs To be released in 2006, it is timed for the other big cities by foreign employers with plant barely four kilometers away and are well-known in Japan and audiences 20th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear expect it, she also sings a little in Russian. disaster. She will make the CD in a duet Young people in Japan are coming to with her younger sister Katerina, who know Natalka not just through her singing. lives in Kyiv and was born in Prypiat just Amazingly, she has come to be a chapter in one month before the 1986 disaster. After a popular textbook for the study of English, Katerina, also a singer and bandura player, “Prominence English” published by Tokyo arrives in Tokyo this coming autumn, the Shoseki. Lesson 5 in that book is called two sisters will undertake a two-bandura “For Chernobyl with Love” and recounts in concert tour around Japan as they work learners’ English the story of the nuclear out the details of their joint CD. plant accident, the evacuation and demoli- Natalka is also beginning to plan a con- tion of Natalka’s home village, and cert tour in North America, hopefully in Natalka’s biography. There are photographs 2006. She has never been there and knows of Natalka and her family in their home in few people, so the planning is slow at front of their “yalynka” (Christmas tree) a present. Perhaps one or more of the read- makeshift cemetery in Prypiat, and a ers of this article are willing to help? child’s drawing of “black rain” over * * * Ukraine. To test readers’ comprehension, the chapter has review questions such as Natalka’s website, maintained by her “What happened to the green forests where husband, Yoshiro-Roman, is localed at she [Natalka] played as a child?” http://www.office-zirka.com. Even Natalka has already released five CDs. though it is in Japanese, interested people The first two, unfortunately, are no longer can click around the site to see photo- available. I am lucky to own a rare copy of graphs and album covers, and to get a “From Chernobyl,” a collection of sense of what Natalka is about. Ukrainian songs about the disaster and about For the time being, the best way for nostalgia for a distant, lost home. There are buyers in North America to purchase similar themes in “Sertse,” her third disk. Natalka’s CDs is online from the Japan The printed matter for both includes haunt- division of the HMV music store: ing black and white photographs of what lit- http://www.hmv.co.jp/. Click “English” tle is left of Prypiat by noted Japanese pho- and search “Gudziy” to find CDs tographer Ryuichi Hirokawa. “Nataliya” (illustrated) and “Sertse” (title Her fourth CD is “Nataliya,” a mix of in Japanese, no image). Roman Cybriwsky Nataliya Gudziy during one of her recent performances in Japan.

Japanese branches. But many, many others stayed behind with orders to work on the are post-1991 immigrants to Japan, directly clean-up. He has subsequently become from Ukraine or from other parts of the for- ill. Natalka and the rest of her family mer USSR such as Russia’s Far East, were evacuated to Kyiv where the family Japan’s nearest neighbor. They are building continues to live. permanent lives in Japan and are shaping a While still a schoolgirl, Natalka thriving Ukrainian Japanese community. became a member of the song and dance Among the most noteworthy Ukrainians troupe Chervona Kalyna comprising living in Japan is 25-year-old Nataliya mainly Chornobyl refugee children. At Gudziy, a beautiful and extraordinarily tal- the invitation of a Toky o non-govern- ented young singer with a fascinating life mental organization called the Chernobyl story. She has lived in Japan since 1999. Children’s Fund, the group toured Japan She has become fluent in Japanese, and in 1996 and again in 1998 to raise funds sings and writes songs in that language, as for victims of the disaster. well as in her native Ukrainian. Natalka was singled out for her rare My first encounter with Natalka was singing talents and returned to Japan again about three years ago, when my daughter in 1999 for a solo series of fund-raising was visiting me and we saw a newspaper concerts. That led to her staying in Japan notice about a concert the next day by a and making it her new home. In 2003 she Ukrainian singer in a part of Tokyo where married Yoshiro Yamada, who is her man- we had lived some 20 years earlier. We ager. Before the wedding ceremony in attended, of course, and were almost lit- Kyiv, Yoshiro was baptized into the erally floored by what we saw and heard. Orthodox faith and given the name Roman. Here was a performance in Ukrainian A tireless performer, Natalka has now to an all-Japanese audience of some 400 sung in more than 300 venues in every people, with Japanese commentary imaginable part of Japan. She always between songs about the lyrics, the ban- performs in Ukrainian native costume dura, the singer’s life, and about Ukraine. and plays her bandura as she sings. I Natalka had a powerful stage presence. sometimes see Natalka on Tokyo sub- We were doubly surprised that she ways going to or from a performance spoke at some length in Ukrainian as with her heavy bandura in its case over well, not because she had spotted us, her shoulder and a travel bag with her which she did not, but because she want- costume for the evening in hand. ed her audience to hear the sound of the Natalka always explains her instru- Ukrainian language. Her songs reflected ment to her audiences, as well as her love of Ukraine, and her singing voice clothing, always making sure that her was as strong, sweet and beautiful as any audiences distinguish what is Ukrainian we had ever heard. from Russian and teaching about A major theme of Natalka’s work is Ukraine’s distinctive culture. Her stan- dard repertoire includes songs about the Roman Cybriwsky is from bandura such as “Vziav by Ya Banduru” Philadelphia and lives in Tokyo as direc- and “Hrai, Banduro, Hrai,” as well as tor of undergraduate programs and asso- such popular Ukrainian songs as ciate dean of Temple University’s 2,000- “Chornobryvtsi,” “Ridna Maty Moya” student Japan campus. His e-mail and “Misiats na Nebi.” address is [email protected]. Her songs also include her own origi- A publicity shot of Nataliya Gudziy with Ukraine’s national instrument, the bandura. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 11

SOYUZIVKA SCRAPBOOK: The summer season’s in full swing

Soyuzivka’s beach volleyball court is once again the site of countless games as guests descended upon the resort for the summer season, which officially opened over the Fourth of July weekend. The littlest guests enjoy the kiddie pool, now enhanced by a small gazebo.

Dianna Shmerykowsky of New York City, with her A close-up of some of the bricks purchased by Soyuzivka depictions of Ukrainian folk dance, was the featured supporters, both individuals and groups, that will soon Katia Nalywayko prepares to welcome guests in the artist during the weekend. grace the entranceway to the resort’s Main House. cool interior of the Trembita Lounge.

Young winners of the season-opening tennis tournament are congratulated by tournament officials George Sawchak (left) and George Hrabec (right), as well as Roma Lisovich Roma Lisovich, treasurer of the Ukrainian National Association. A view of the newly expanded tiki bar, obviously a focal point for vacationers. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 No. 29 Cinema in Ukraine: some facts and figures on its status

by Illya Matthew Labunka siderably favorable attitude toward censorship is based not only on “past tendencies” and custom, but also on KYIV – The Ukraine-based daily newspaper Den the fact that Ukraine’s bureaucratically plagued movie- [Day] on April 3 published the results of a nationwide ratings system isn’t very effective. As a result, pretty questionnaire on the preferences of moviegoers. Of the much anything goes, particularly material on late-night 1,800 respondents (18 years of age or older) polled by TV and “pirated” – therefore unrated – video. the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of When asked how they would rate Ukrainian cinema Sciences of Ukraine, an overwhelming majority (64 of the Soviet era, a startling majority (57 percent) of percent) declared if given a choice, they would choose those who replied were convinced that communist ide- to view Soviet films. (The survey did not differentiate ology and Soviet rule were positive influences on the between Soviet Ukrainian, Soviet Russian, etc., films). development of cinematic art in Ukraine. Meanwhile, Additionally, 45 percent stated they prefer contempo- 23 percent of the respondents rated such an influence rary Russian films, while Ukrainian films would be cho- negatively, and 19 percent expressed uncertainty about sen by 34 percent of the respondents, followed by whether the influence was positive or negative. Yet, fur- American films (22 percent) and ending with a 20 per- ther analysis suggests that the overwhelming response cent preference for European films. was not necessarily based on a longing for a particular Thus, approximately one-third of those surveyed ideological system, but rather a system that “func- would prefer to go see contemporary Ukrainian films if tioned” overall, and in the process guaranteed a steady given the opportunity. Yet, herein lies the paradox – flow of film production in Ukraine. although the potential exists for a higher viewing audi- Although several attempts had been taken over the ence of Ukrainian films over American and European productions, Ukrainian movie theaters offer a starkly years to denationalize the film industry (a few dozen different choice. film theaters throughout Ukraine have recently under- Similarly, the percentage of TV viewers who would gone privatization), the stalwart formula of running regularly tune in to a Ukrainian-language broadcast if it Ukraine’s film industry remains intact: the Ministry of could locate one, is in an analogous predicament. Culture remains the industry’s top client, providing the Undoubtedly old habits die hard, particularly the nos- studios with their core source of finances. talgia for Soviet-era cinema depicting the Red Army’s By the mid-1990s, over 20 privately owned film stu- glorious victory over Nazi Germany in World War II – dios existed in Ukraine, a third of which have already more often than not portrayed as a single-handed triumph ceased operations due to lack of clientele and sustain- over the Third Reich. During the first two weeks of May, ability. While the state budget is the national film pro- in commemoration of the Allied victory in World War II, Ukrainian-language posters for foreign movies duction industry’s lifeline, not surprisingly, state funds on average, and virtually round the clock, at least two or shown in Ukraine do not reveal the fact that they allocated for film production have not always been dis- three Ukrainian TV stations would simultaneously are dubbed into Russian. Among such movies during bursed accordingly. engage in marathon sessions broadcasting Soviet and/or the past year were: “Mr. and Mrs. Smith” ... For example, based on official information released contemporary productions depicting World War II drama by the Ministry of Culture in 2004, for a period of four the Institute of Sociology of the National Academy of – all in the Russian language. If any feature happened to years in the mid- to late 1990s the actual amount of dis- include Ukrainian subtitles, the viewer needed to arm Sciences of Ukraine, supervised a nationwide question- bursed funds budgeted for film production dropped by oneself with binoculars or at least a magnifying glass in naire (the first of its kind) on contemporary cinema in 53.4 percent. Thus, if in 1996, 3.5 million hrv were bud- order to decipher the virtually illegible text. Ukraine. Ranging from age 16 to 75, a total of 1,200 geted, of which 2.37 million hrv (or 67.8 percent of the respondents in 38 cities, 10 municipalities and 26 vil- budgeted amount) were disbursed in support of film * * * lages participated in the survey covering a broad range production, resulting in 8 feature-length releases for the In the early 1980s, Soviet Ukraine produced approxi- of film industry-related issues. year, then by 1999, 13 million hrv were budgeted, of mately 30 to 45 feature-length films, less than 20 ani- Through their research, the scholars revealed that which 1.87 million hrv (or 14.4 percent of the budgeted mation films and a few hundred documentary and edu- two-thirds of those surveyed think that the state should amount) were disbursed to finance the film industry, cational films annually. continue to finance the national film production sector resulting in seven feature-length releases for the year. By the early 1990s, film production in Ukraine had of the industry. Furthermore, the majority (58 percent) However, although the state budget for cinematic declined almost by half, reaching rock bottom by the believes that the state should not only finance but run production had increased to 20 million hrv the follow- end of the decade, with literally only a handful of fea- the industry as well. ing year (2000) and 19.2 million hrv (or 95.5 percent of ture films being produced. Documentary and education- As the question of censorship came up, approximate- the budgeted amount) had been disbursed (thanks to the al films took an even harder blow, while the animation ly 46.8 percent of the respondents said they would be in admirable effort of then Prime Minister Viktor sector of the industry began to rely solely on foreign favor of introducing such a policy on a state level. Of Yuschenko), only four feature films were released that productions, often lacking appropriate copyright. those surveyed, 22.2 percent were favorably inclined year. (The ever-increasing cost of production, among Currently, five state-“owned” and state-financed film toward censorship, but only if it were to be regulated by other factors, may have also contributed toward the low studios operate in Ukraine under the authority of the specially appointed civic organizations, while 14.6 per- output). By 2002, according to the latest available sta- Ministry of Culture – the Oleksander Dovzhenko Film cent stated that censorship should be introduced only tistics, the trend of state-allocated funding seems to Studio (Kyiv), the Odesa Film Studio, the National for children. Only 3 percent declared censorship con- have leveled off at approximately 20.5 million hrv, of Cinemateque (formerly Ukrnaukfilm), Ukrkinokhronika trary to democratic principles and 18.4 percent were which 7.8 million hrv (or 38 percent of the budgeted amount) were disbursed, resulting in seven film releases (Documentary), Ukranimafilm (Animation), and the against it because they believed that each individual for the year. joint Ukrainian-Russian venture Yaltynska-Kinostudia should decide for him/herself what to watch. The con- in Crimea. Therefore, given the correlation between state financ- In 1992 the Dovzhenko Film Studio and the Odesa ing and film production output over the last couple of Film Studio produced 20 and 23 feature-length films, years, it is safe to assume that the previous regime’s respectively. By 1998 the number of released produc- Ministry of Culture anticipated, on average, a paltry tions had shrunk to 1 and 0, respectively. five or six releases per annum. According to an interview published in the newspa- * * * per Uriadovyj Kurier (August 9, 2003), Mykola Maschenko, the former director of the Dovzhenko Film While cinematic production crawls at a snail’s pace, Studio asserted that the studio is desperately in need of urban movie theaters are experiencing rapid renovations production equipment. “Today we have only three and technical upgrades. By 2003 over 70 big-city movie cameras, while the standard shooting process screening halls in Ukraine were operating with modern- often requires the simultaneous use of five, even up to ized audio-visual projection equipment, including 42 eight [cameras].” movie theaters (55 halls) and seven projection venues In June 2003, per request of the Ukrainian equipped with Dolby Stereo and Dolby Surround Sound Philosophical Fund, film scholar and critic Oleksander systems. On December 25, 2004, the first multiplex Rutkovsky and Yevhen Holovakha, associate director of opened for business in Ukraine – Butterfly Ultramarin in Kyiv, housing six screening halls with a total seating Illya Matthew Labunka, who lives in Kyiv, studied capacity of 1,315. film theory and film history while working toward his At present, Kyiv and Kharkiv lead the trend in mod- B.A. in communications at La Salle University. He also ernized viewing facilities, with nine movie theaters each holds an M.A. in government administration from the (20 and 10 halls, respectively), followed by Odesa, with University of Pennsylvania. He served as an independ- seven movie theaters (10 halls), Sevastopol – four ent consultant for Oles Yanchuk’s film “Holod-33” movie theaters, and at least one movie theater in most of about the Famine-Genocide, which was released in the oblast centers. Ukraine in 1990. Approximately 560 urban movie theaters operate Mr. Labunka worked as a fund-raiser for the Harvard throughout the country, but less than 300 of these ven- Ukrainian Research Institute and, later, the Ukrainian ues offer cinematic screenings on a regular basis. The Studies Program at Columbia University’s Harriman situation is even more sobering in the provincial areas. Institute. In 1995 he moved to Ukraine, where he For a country of 28,000 municipalities and villages, less worked as a human rights monitor (Kyiv) and academic than 5,000 screening premises (usually a room with a fund-raiser (Lviv). He is currently studying law at Kyiv projector and a screen situated in the local town hall- University’s Graduate School of Law. “The Passion of the Christ” ... type building) remain in Ukraine. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 13

theaters. Even the Kyiv-based monthly industry magazine that virtually no Western viewer has ever seen or even Cinema is published in Russian by the State Committee on heard of. In addition, approximately 50 percent of these Information Policy, Television and Radio of Ukraine. earnings flow right back to Russia. According to the questionnaire, when asked what Until the government creates a favorable and “pre- language Ukraine-based productions should be released dictable” climate for the national film production indus- in, 37.4 percent of those surveyed remarked that nation- try to flourish (based on Western capital and domestic al productions should be produced and distributed in incentives), it would be naive for anyone in the industry two versions (Ukrainian and Russian); 29 percent stated to anticipate any considerable improvement, let alone that only Ukrainian-language versions should be an influx of investments of any significant size. released; 11.5 percent said that productions should be One possible way to stimulate Western commercial released only in Russian, while 13.2 percent claimed interest is to introduce certain tax breaks on those por- that this is an issue for the director to decide. tions of the revenue that the foreign production compa- With attendance on the rise over the last five years, ny would allocate toward the production or distribution revenue is noticeably growing as well. In 2000 the of national releases, as well as toward technical sup- state-run theaters amassed a total of 10.5 million hrv in port. In other words, instead of direct foreign invest- gross income. By 2002 gross income had reached 12.7 ment in one particular studio or production, the idea million hrv – the majority of revenues stemming from would be to create such a conducive environment in urban modernized theaters. At the same time, privately which all types of studios (state and private) would owned or rented theaters boasted official revenues of benefit for the sake of national production. approximately 30 million hrv in 2002, although accord- On the brighter side, the regular appearance of aca- ing to Ministry of Culture officials and independent demic and popular publications featuring Ukrainian analysts, the amount was probably higher. Clearly, in a transitional economy, the film produc- tion industry in Ukraine can no longer afford to rely solely on state budgeting. The lack of appropriate gov- ernment support since independence (both moral and practical) coupled with increasing operating costs is causing delays in film production, sometimes lagging for years. In 2002 not one production was initiated – only those already in progress were completed. “Lord of the Rings”... Despite mounds of legislation and presidential decrees devised over the years to revitalize and then According to data provided by the Ministry of resuscitate Ukrainian cinema, virtually all efforts to Culture, in 1980 the number of nationwide provincial jump-start the film production industry have proven screening premises was 27,700, including approximate- ineffectual. As a result, when the state distribution ly 809 million annual visitations. On average, the regu- monopoly fell apart in the early 1990’s, private “region- lar moviegoer visited the cinema 16 times per year. In al” distributors – disinterested in promoting quality 1990 the amount of screening facilities declined slightly Ukrainian cinema – quickly nuzzled their way in and to 27,200 and annual visitations now equaled 516 mil- have been inundating the national market with inexpen- lion. The average viewer was going to the movies 11 sive, low-quality foreign productions. times per year. By 2001 the number of functioning screening venues in the villages of Ukraine had dropped * * * to 6,500 units – an astonishing disappearance of 20,700 The bottom line is that if cinema in Ukraine has a facilities over an 11-year period. The amount of visita- future (and it does), it is nevertheless in dire need of tions slid to 7.4 million per year, equaling an astounding foreign capital from big Western production companies decrease of 508.6 million visits over the same 11-year and distributors interested not only in getting a return, period. The appearance of a regular viewer in a movie but actually willing to stimulate the national industry theater had dwindled to a statistical 0.15 times per year. for long-term benefit. However, the following year (2002), although the Thus far, big-name Western film companies have number of screening premises had declined even further avoided the potentially lucrative market in Ukraine for – to a total of 5,100 – the number of annual visitations fear of uncertainty in the ability to accomplish both had actually risen to 9.9 million, an increase of 2.5 mil- objectives, i.e. profit and further growth. The reason for lion over 2001. Still, the average viewer was going to the skeptical attitude is two fold: copyright piracy and Illya Matthew Labunka the movies only 0.2 times per year. By 2003, according no tax incentives. and “School of Rock.” to the latest official available data, the number of Although commendable strides have been made in provincial functioning screening venues in Ukraine was the attempt to eradicate film and video piracy, the battle cinema (including two Ukrainian-language periodicals), now down to less than 5,000 units. rages on, particularly in the video sector of the industry. national film festivals, as well as the recent parliamen- * * * According to official data released by the International tary hearings on the state of cinema in Ukraine Intellectual Property Association, copyright holders (February 2005), all manifest that general interest in The recent upsurge in annual attendance suggests accrued losses of $40 million dollars from film and Ukrainian film that has not waned despite a lack of more of a preference for improved audio-visual stan- video piracy in Ukraine in 2001. The actual level of national production. But this is not enough. dards and less of an option for quality, aesthetic cinema copyright piracy in the film-video sector of the industry New, cutting-edge Ukrainian cinema will only be as – Ukrainian or otherwise. Thus, as the network of in Ukraine reached a devastating 80 percent in 2001 – good as the new Ukraine. As a fresh, genuinely pro- provincial movie theaters continues to shrink, the aver- an actual drop of 19 percent from 2000! Western administration steers Ukraine into the commu- age potential viewer is no longer afforded the opportu- Thus, powerful Western production companies gen- nity of nations, Ukrainian cinema, perhaps more than nity to demonstrate his/her choice and taste for cinema uinely intent on and capable of providing their expertise ever before in its centennial history, has a chance to objectively. With little choice for venues, the potential and practical assistance, sit on the sidelines. In their thrive both domestically and internationally as a truly viewer will either decide not to go to the movies at all, stead, Russian companies continue to distribute cheap, influential, world-class art form. Let’s hope the hands of or he/she will be compelled to seek out the nearest func- foreign movies for TV (usually the worst of the lot that mutual cooperation reach out to bridge the gap between tioning urban theater. Europe and America have to offer) dubbed into Russian capital and talent. Currently, urban privately owned movie theaters offer ticket prices for 20 to 50 hrv, but unfortunately the average citizen can’t afford such rates. State-run the- BOOK NOTES aters, although considerably more affordable, operate haphazardly, thus often discouraging the potential moviegoer. As a result, the average citizen opts for his/her most accessible source for “movies” – televi- Bilingual edition of poetry by Viktor Neborak sion. In fact, 30.6 percent of those surveyed by “Flying Head and Other Poems,” by Viktor Neborak. Lviv: Sribne Slovo Publishers, Lviv Polytechnic Rutkovsky-Holovakha declared high ticket prices as the University, 2005. 304 pp., $20 (hardcover). main deterrent for not going to the movies, while 33.3 percent admitted they do not visit movie theaters regu- UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – A bilingual edition of A presentation of Mr. Neborak’s book was held in larly because it’s more convenient to watch movies on Viktor Neborak’s “The Flying Head and Other Poems” has Kyiv on June 14, with the author, Ms. Tkacz and Ms. television. In general, 80 percent of Ukraine’s popula- recently been published in a limited hard-cover edition by Luchuk taking part in the launch. Another book presen- tion watches TV on a regular basis. Sribne Slovo Publishers of Lviv Polytechnic University. tation will be held at the World Association of Ukrainian On average, approximately 150 titles are released for Olha Luchuk of Lviv served as editor for the volume. Studies which meets in Donetsk in July. theatrical distribution in Ukraine per year. Yet, only 2 to The book contains Michael M. Naydan’s translation For copies of the 304-page book, interested individu- 3 percent of these releases are Ukrainian productions, of “The Flying Head,” as well as several other transla- als may contact Prof. Naydan of Penn State University, while the remainder consists of foreign (American, East tions into English from “Alter Ego” by Virlana Tkacz at (814) 865-1675, or by e-mail at [email protected]. A and Western European and Russian) titles. and Wanda Phipps, Jars Balan, Mark Andryczyk and small number of copies are available for $20 (U.S.) plus What’s more, the Russian-owned distribution compa- Yaryna Yakubyak. Additionally, the book has a guest shipping costs for individual or library purchase. nies engage in deceptive advertising and marketing by introduction by Yuri Andrukhovych, a conventional and Mr. Neborak, a representative of the new wave of plastering the movie theaters with Ukrainian-language film an unconventional introduction by Prof. Naydan, and an Ukrainian literature of the 1980s, is a Lviv poet, prose posters promoting the latest release, while simultaneously author’s note by Mr. Neborak. Illustrations for the book writer and essayist and co-founder of the now legendary projecting the same now Russian-dubbed film inside the are by Lviv artist Yurko Kokh. Bu-Ba-Bu literary group founded in Lviv in 1985. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 No. 29

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in [the upcoming parliamentary] elec- We are deeply saddened to announce the passing on Pora now poised... tions,” he told RFE/RL. “It is especially July 13, 2005, of our beloved mother, grandmother, (Continued from page 2) true for those of us who have shown by sister, mother-in-law, aunt, devoted cultural activist, fied us from participating in the elec- their actions – and not just by words – bandura promoter, member of the Women’s tions,” he said. that we, the youth, are well organized Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms of and capable of toppling any system that Ukraine, UCCA, Hutsul Association “Chornohora,” In a speech delivered at RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Museum, Ukrainian Patriarchal Society Prague headquarters earlier this month, is against its own people. This is why Mr. Kaskiv explained why in his view it Pora, together with other parties, must is so important that Ukraine’s student take part in these elections as they cer- movement continues the political fight. tainly will not be any less important – TEFANIA ZORNY perhaps they will be even more important SBorn July 28, 1921, in Solotvyno,C Bohorodchany county, “Today, with [our] new president, Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Ukraine Ukraine is a reborn nation,” Mr. Kaskiv – than the last presidential elections in said. “However, we understand that this Ukraine.” Stefania Derevianka Czorny was born in the picturesque foothills of the Carpathian mountains, is not a final, [decisive] victory. [It is Mr. Poliukhovych said that if Pora which she loved so dearly. A participant in the struggle for Ukrainian independence in the 1930s just] one more chance to become a great wins parliamentary seats it will not blind- and 40s, the deceased devoted her entire life in the United States to working with her husband European nation with a new outlook and ly support President Yushchenko’s gov- Mykola in promoting the art of the bandura around the world and continued his work with the a re-energized people with an outstand- ernment, even though Mr. Kaskiv cur- New York School of Bandura and Bandura Magazine after his passing in 1999. She was an avid rently works as an adviser to the collector of Ukrainian folk art. Stefania will be remembered for her unwavering belief in God ing future. This is why we pledge today and Ukraine, her devotion to family and children, and her strong, kind, gentle spirit. to not [repeat] the mistakes of the past. Ukrainian president. Pora will not allow the corrupt political “I believe this may not be necessarily Viewing will be held from 2-9 p.m., Panakhyda at 7:30 p.m. on July 15, 2005, old guard that ruled over Ukraine in the an opposition, but a young, fresh view- at Peter Jarema Funeral Home at 129 East 7th Street in New York City. past 14 years to change its course again. point that will be heard, if not by the Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a.m. on July 16, 2005, at St. George’s Ukrainian Catholic We will not allow corrupt officials to government, then certainly by the people, Church in New York City, followed by burial at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in South Bound Brook, NJ. seize power in Ukraine by putting on the and if not in Parliament, then certainly in orange color. 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consideration of the resolution. democracy, rule of law, free enterprise the Ukrainian American Sport Center Pennsylvania Senate... Following is the full text of Resolution and equality of opportunity; and Tryzub in Horsham Township, (Continued from page 4) 142. Whereas, Ukraine has a population of Montgomery County, which maintains a approximately 47.4 million people, a first-class sports program for choice for president. * * * Mr. Greenleaf said that Senate land area of 603,700 square kilometers Pennsylvania residents and also pre- Resolution 142 encourages the state to A resolution urging the governor and and had a gross domestic product of $65 serves, fosters and promotes Ukrainian undertake trade missions, student and the Department of Community and billion in 2004; and cultural and artistic pursuits; and faculty exchanges, and a mutually bene- Economic Development to establish rela- Whereas, According to the 2000 cen- Whereas, Ukraine is rich in fertile soil, ficial cultural and tourism relationship tions with the nation of Ukraine in the sus, approximately 900,000 Americans of and agriculture represents an important with Ukraine. He introduced the resolu- areas of arts and culture, economic devel- Ukrainian heritage live in the United component of the country’s economy, tion at the prompting of a constituent of opment and travel and tourism. States; and similar to Pennsylvania; and Ukrainian heritage. Whereas, Ukraine is located in Eastern Whereas, Pennsylvania ranks second Whereas, like Pennsylvania, Ukraine The senator said that Pennsylvania in Europe and borders the Black Sea in the nation with 122,150 individuals of is rich in deposits of anthracite coal, oil 2004 exported over $10 million in between Poland, Romania and Moldova Ukrainian ancestry, although statistics and natural gas and has a repository of machinery and transportation equipment in the west and Russia in the east; and kept by Ukrainian churches in many minerals necessary for manufactur- to Ukraine, the second largest nation in Whereas, Ukraine is strategically Pennsylvania suggest that there are tens ing and defense industries, including, but Europe.“The basis for close ties between positioned at the crossroads between of thousands more Pennsylvanians of not limited to, cobalt, nickel, copper and the commonwealth and Ukraine already Europe and Asia and is the second-largest Ukrainian heritage; and manganese; and exists, and I believe that we should take country in Europe; and Whereas, Americans of Ukrainian Whereas, Ukraine is fertile ground for this opportunity to establish a formal Whereas, Ukraine is a republic that descent have contributed significantly to investment by Pennsylvania businesses that link,” Sen. Greenleaf said. gained independence from the Soviet the spiritual, cultural and material well- will find existing industrial, textile and other The resolution will be transmitted to Union in 1991; and being of the United States and commercial complexes and a hard-working, the governor and to the Secretary of the Whereas, The events of the Orange Pennsylvania; and educated and skilled work force there; and Department of Community and Revolution under the leadership of Whereas, some of the first immigrants Whereas, in 2004 Pennsylvania Economic Development. Sen. Greenleaf Ukraine’s current president, Viktor from Ukraine to the United States settled exported more than $10 million in goods, said he plans to send personal letters as Yushchenko, have dismantled the con- in the anthracite coal mining towns of including machinery and transportation well to Gov. Edward G. Rendell and cept of oligarchic rule and replaced it Pennsylvania; and equipment, to Ukraine; and Secretary Dennis Yablonsky, asking their with an irrevocable commitment to Whereas, Shenandoah Borough, Whereas, a relationship between Schuylkill County, is the location of the Pennsylvania and Ukraine can develop first Ukrainian Catholic Church in the and prosper by sponsoring trade mis- United States and the Archdiocese of the sions, creating student and faculty Ukrainian Catholic Church in America is exchange programs, implementing tech- WWantant toto seesee located in Philadelphia; and nology exchanges and creating a frame- Whereas, Pennsylvania is home to the work for cultural exchange and joint Ukrainian Heritage Studies Center at tourism; therefore be it youryour namename inin print?print? Manor Junior College in Jenkintown Resolved, that the Senate urge the Then why not become a correspondent of Borough, Montgomery County, which governor and the Department of provides opportunities to learn about Community and Economic Development The Ukrainian Weekly in your community? Ukrainian culture and folk art; and to establish relations with the nation of We welcome submissions from all our Ukrainian communi- Whereas, Pennsylvania is also home to Ukraine in the areas of arts and culture, the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural economic development and travel and ties, no matter where they are located. Let the rest of us know Center, a non-profit organization located tourism; and be it further what you’re up to in your corner of the Ukrainian diaspora! in Jenkintown, which preserves and pro- Resolved, that copies of this resolution motes awareness of Ukrainian heritage be transmitted to the governor and the Any questions? Call The Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext. 3049. throughout the community; and secretary of Community and Economic Whereas, Pennsylvania is also home to Development. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 17

U.S. couple donates 2,000 reproductions of historic painting to Kyiv Mohyla students CHICAGO – A generous gift of 2,000 as a participant and a speaker. original reproductions of the famous The family spent long evenings watch- paintings “Khmelnytsky Entering Kyiv” ing French television as events unfolded (36 x 24 inches) by Mykola Ivasiuk, a in Kyiv. Moved by the determination of work painted in 1912, and the self-portrait Ukrainian youth to fight for freedom, the of Taras Shevcheko (29 x 21) have been Bazar family visited the cathedrals of donated for the students of the National France, lighting candles and praying for University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy. the ultimate victory of democracy in This unusual donation is the gift of Ukraine. They firmly believed that their Lidia and Myron Bazar, who have been prayers would be answered. collectors of international works of art As a sign of appreciation and for over 35 years. acknowledgement of the significant role Their collection ranges from played by the students of Ukraine in the Renaissance to modern art. Their sons victory of the Orange Revolution, Mr. continue the family tradition as curators and Mrs. Bazar were moved to a most after years of experience, exposure to the generous decision: to donate original world of art and an outstanding education copies of two of the most renowned in the field. Lidia Bazar was born in works of Ukrainian art and distribute Boryslav, and her husband, Myron, was them to the students of Kyiv Mohyla born in Ternopil. Academy, because of their leading role in The idea of making a donation of the student protests. works of art for the students of Ukraine This generous gift will fill the hearts came to Mr. and Mrs. Bazar while visit- of families in 2,000 Ukrainian homes as ing their son Walter and joining the a permanent reminder and a symbol of HAVE YOU HEARD? PURCHASE A PREPAID “maidan” organized by the Ukrainian Ukraine’s freedom for many generations community in Paris at Trokadero Place. to come, and as an example of generosity 20-YEAR ENDOWMENT POLICY FROM Mrs. Bazar joined in the demonstrations and planned giving. THE UNA FOR $2,287.26* AND I WILL RECEIVE A CHECK FOR $5,000** JUST IN Notice to publishers and authors TIME FOR MY COLLEGE EDUCATION. It is The Ukrainian Weekly’s policy to run news items and/or reviews of newly pub- WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR? lished books, booklets and reprints, as well as records and premiere issues of periodi- CALL THE UNA AT 1-800-253-9862 cals only after receipt by the editorial offices of a copy of the material in question. AND LET’S GET STARTED. News items sent without a copy of the new release will not be published. Send new releases and information (where publication may be purchased, cost, etc.) to: Editorial Staff, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ * FOR AGES 0 THROUGH 3 1/2 YEARS OLD 07054. ** MINIMUM FACE AMOUNT OF $5,000 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 No. 29

former President Leonid Kuchma’s camp President Kuchma after the April 2001 report, which by law should have been Yushchenko election... have rallied under his umbrella. Mr. Lytvyn parliamentary vote of no confidence in heard in 2003 (rep.in.ua, June 15). (Continued from page 2) also has the loyal Democratic Ukraine then-Prime Minister Yushchenko’s gov- Local party members and key Besmertnyi, the main organizer behind satellite faction of 20 deputies, giving him ernment. New transcripts of conversations Yushchenko allies in Kyiv are resisting an Mr. Yushchenko’s new People’s Union – a reliable bloc of at least 60 deputies. in Mr. Kuchma’s office in June 2000, only alliance between the People’s Union – Our Ukraine Party, does not see Mr. Mr. Poroshenko remains Mr. Lytvyn’s 10 months earlier, quote Mr. Poroshenko Our Ukraine and Mr. Lytvyn, because Lytvyn bringing anything positive to an main lobbyist in the Yushchenko coalition. describing his loyalty to the president. The they see former Kuchma officials taking alliance, but his inclusion would ensure Speaking about Mr. Lytvyn during the transcripts also reveal the hostility Messrs. political refuge in Mr. Lytvyn’s party. The “that there will be no minuses” from him 2004 election Mr. Poroshenko averred, “I Poroshenko and Kuchma held toward president of State Television Channel 1, either (Ukrayinska Pravda, July 2). am certain that this person undertook a then-First Vice Prime Minister Taras Stetskiv, complained that those who Mr. Lytvyn sat on the fence throughout major role in the revolution” (Ukrayinska Tymoshenko (Ukrayinska Pravda, July 6). have joined Mr. Lytvyn’s People’s Party the 2004 presidential election, although his Pravda, June 29). He and Mr. Lytvyn have Messrs. Poroshenko and Lytvyn are “are all from Mr. Kuchma’s guard” People’s Party officially supported Prime similar backgrounds in the Kuchma camp. also united by their reluctance to pursue (Ekspress, June 21). He expressed fears Minster Viktor Yanukovych. Mr. Lytvyn, Until 1998-1999 he was aligned with the the inquiry into the murder of opposition that an alliance with these former however, did keep Parliament open during SDPU, but after leaving the SDPU Mr. journalist Heorhii Gongadze. Although Kuchma supporters would harm the rat- the protests and when the legislature Poroshenko created the Solidarity parlia- he headed the presidential administration ings of People’s Union – Our Ukraine. refused to accept the official results declar- mentary faction with Mr. Lytvyn’s assis- when Mr. Gongadze was murdered in Mr. Besmertnyi admitted that local ing Mr. Yanukovych the winner. tance. In 2000-2001 Solidarity merged fall 2000, Mr. Lytvyn has not been called branches of the People’s Union – Our Mr. Lytvyn’s parliamentary faction has with the Party of the Regions. to give testimony to the Procurator Ukraine are pressuring him to not coop- tripled to 40 deputies since the Orange Like Mr. Yushchenko, Mr. Poroshenko General’s Office. Rumors suggest that erate with Mr. Lytvyn. The head of the Revolution, as moderate defectors from only went into the opposition against Mr. Lytvyn “earned” immunity thanks to Kharkiv branch of the People’s Union – his stance during the 2004 election. Our Ukraine, for example, complained Ukrainian commentators and that former Kuchma supporters are join- Gongadze’s widow, Myroslava, believe ing Mr. Lytvyn’s People’s Party to ingra- that it was Mr. Lytvyn who lobbied tiate themselves with the new authorities President Kuchma to order his Internal (razom.org.ua, July 4). Affairs Minister to “deal” with Mr. Mr. Lytvyn has fiercely responded by Gongadze in September 2000. Mr. accusing the People’s Union – Our Ukraine Lytvyn has blocked the parliamentary and Ms. Tymoshenko’s representatives of commission investigating the murder doing “everything in their power to dis- from presenting its findings, as the report credit the idea [of an election alliance] at its accuses Mr. Lytvyn of involvement. Mr. birth” (Ukrayinska Pravda, July 7). He is Yushchenko and his Our Ukraine faction now threatening to have his party inde- have also voted against hearing the pendently contest the 2006 election.

writing letters of appeal, said Anatolii Ukraine’s schools... Zatovskyi, an archpriest of the Ukrainian (Continued from page 3) Orthodox Church – Moscow For the purpose of cooperation with Patriarchate. other religions, the program will also Former Communist officials have help children become acquainted with showed their religiousity mostly for different non-Christian religious cultures effect, and it always looked more like a tribute to a fashionable trend, he and traditions, their origins and their hol- observed. Mr. Yushchenko was the first idays. president who proposed implementation Lack of knowledge about Muslim or of a spiritual wealth course. Jewish religions may put a person on The plan is for the course to be taught guard and cause aggression and misun- from the first through the 12th grades, derstanding, “especially taking into con- officials said. However, there might be a sideration the latest problems with terror- lack of qualified teachers. ism, which is often wrongly connected Instead of priests of a particular con- with the Muslim faith,” said Father fession teaching the course, teachers of Yevstratyi. cultural studies will be needed. A two- The class will aim to foster a tolerant year program at the National University attitude by people of different faith of Ostroh Academy in the Rivne Oblast toward each other, he said. is already preparing teachers for the “We discussed the implementation of course. the subject with other religions and had Schools in Crimea, Donetsk and Kyiv no problems at first,” Father Yevstratyi have already adopted the Christian ethics said. “Now the representatives of the course. So far, the subject has been Jewish religion are wary and think the taught as an experimental one. subject might violate their rights. If a Five years ago, the subject was imple- child belongs to another religion, he will mented in Suhomlinskyi public school in 3.20% APY (3.15 APR) ** have a choice to study either Christian Kyiv. Vasylina Hairulina, the school’s ethics or ordinary ethics in school.” principal, said the program is very suc- 3.56% APY (3.50 APR) ** The representatives of the confessions cessful and the children love the subject. hope that the subject will give children “Only once did parents take their chil- 3.87% APY (3.80 APR) ** the moral and ethical principles that will dren away from our school,” Ms. prevent violence and counter “street Hairulina said. “The father said he was a upbringing.” militant atheist and he did not want his The Christian ethics course will not children to study the subject.” resemble “God’s Law,” the course that The position of the Ministry of instructed children in the Orthodox belief Education is that the Ukrainian govern- at the beginning of the 20th century. ment has no right to force people of other Among the most important classes in the religions to study Christian ethics, said school curriculum of that time, children Viktor Ohneviuk, the vice minister. “But used to learn church rituals and how to if a person is a Christian, we must give say prayers. him assistance without violating the law After the Bolshevik Revolution in or freedom,” he said. 1918, the Council of People’s About 40 percent of Ukraine’s citizens Commissars issued a decree on the sepa- approve the idea of the subject, according ration of Church and state. Since that to a survey conducted by the Razumkov time, the “God’s Law” course has not Center for Political and Economic been part of the school program. Only Research. atheism was taught in public schools dur- “In schools nowadays children may ing 70-plus years of Communist rule in only choose between atheism and athe- Ukraine. ism,” Father Yevstratyi said. The hope is After the Soviet Union’s collapse, that Ukrainian children will study many Ukrainians returned to the Christian ethics in schools beginning in Orthodox belief of their ancestors. The September this year. Orthodox Church has been trying for “Only the ethics based on the authority seven years to get some sort of Christian of the centuries-old history of people and ethics course introduced in Ukrainian the authority of God’s word and Church schools, holding press conferences and can be influential,” Father Yevstratyi said. No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 19 Center for Ukrainian Canadian Studies offers eight courses in 2005-2006

WINNIPEG – The Center for discussed include immigration, social instructor will be Dr. Roman Yereniuk. Ukrainian Canadian heritage. Auditors, Ukrainian Canadian Studies exists to cre- and political organizations, churches, cul- • “Eastern Christianity in North mature students and seniors are welcome. ate, preserve and communicate knowl- tural assimilation and Ukrainian contri- America” (020.252) is a three-credit Although the University of Manitoba edge that deals with Ukrainian butions to Canada. The instructor will be course taught in the first term on campus, Undergraduate Calendar may state that Canadians. Established in 1981, it pro- Dr. Alexandra Pawlowsky. times to be announced. This course is a prerequisites are required for many of vides undergraduate courses and interdis- • “The Economy of Ukraine” survey of the history and institutions of these courses, these can usually be waived ciplinary programs of study in areas (018.251) is a three-credit course taught the major Eastern Christian bodies in at the discretion of the instructor. relating to Ukraine and to the life of in the first term on campus on North America. Particular reference will For students interested in specializing Ukrainians in Canada. The center also Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays at 1:30- be made to the sociological and econom- in the area, the center offers interdiscipli- encourages and promotes research and 2:30 p.m. It is a study of the Ukrainian ic problems, the question of identity and nary programs in Ukrainian Canadian scholarship in all areas relating to economy in Eastern Europe; socioeco- survival, and the problems of unity. The Heritage Studies leading to a bachelor of Ukrainian Canadian Heritage Studies. nomic history, state and structure of the instructor will be Dr. Yereniuk. arts degree with a general major, an The center will offer eight challenging Ukrainian economy within the former • “Early Byzantine Art and Architecture” advanced major, or a minor in the field. courses in the 2005-2006 academic year. Soviet Union; and prospects and prob- (054.328) is a three-hour credit course Several awards are available for under- They are as follows. lems of economic restructuring. The taught in the sceond term on campus on graduate and graduate study, as well as • “The Ukrainian Arts in Canada” instructor will be Dr. George Chuchman. Tuesdays at 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. This for highest standings in a course. (155.310) is a three-credit-hour course • “History of Eastern Christianity” course is a study of the origin and evolution For further information readers may taught during the first term (September- (020.135) is a six-credit course taught of early Byzantine art and architecture. The contact: Dr. Alexandra Pawlowsky, assis- December, 2005) on campus on over both terms on campus on Mondays/ instructor will be Dr. James Bugslag. tant to the director of the Center for Wednesdays at 5-8 p.m. This is a study of Wednesdays/Fridays at 9:30-10:30 a.m. The courses can be taken for credit or Ukrainian Canadian Studies, University varied aspects of artistic performance and This course examines the general history for general interest, as an option, or as a of Manitoba Winnipeg, Manitoba, R3T production among Ukrainians in Canada, of Eastern Christianity and studies the component of programs in various depart- 2N2, phone, (204) 474-8905 or (204) past and present: music, theater, dance, cin- doctrines and organization of the ments in the faculties of arts and education. 474-8906; fax, (204) 474-7624; e-mail, ema, fine arts and architecture. The course Churches. The course will place special The courses can be taken not only by uni- [email protected]. will focus on crucial trends and processes, emphasis on the Ukrainian Eastern versity students, but also by members of The center’s website is located at and adopt an evaluative approach in its Christian religious tradition and its ethos the general public. In fact, the courses are www.umanitoba.ca/centres/ukrainian_ca exploration of the above artistic phenome- in Canada and the United States. The open to anyone interested in exploring the nadian/. na. The instructors will be Dr. Robert Klymasz and Dr. Denis Hlynka. • “History of Ukraine” (011.255) is a six-credit-hour course taught over both terms (September-April, 2005-2006) on campus on Mondays at 7-10 p.m. This course is a survey of Ukrainian history from the era of Kyivan Rus’ to modern times. The instructors will be Dr. Stella RETIREMENT? Hryniuk and Dr. Davis Daycock. • “Issues in Ukrainian History: In Search of a National Identity” (011.303) is a three- credit-hour course taught in the second term (January-April 2006) on campus on Wednesdays at 7-10 p.m. The content of ARE YOU READY? this course varies, but focuses on providing analyses of critical issues in Ukrainian his- tory. This year’s course deals with issues relevant to contemporary Ukrainian nation- al identity, particularly in light of Ukraine’s recently acquired independence. The instructor will be Dr. Oleh Gerus. • “Ukrainians in Canada” (011.391) is a three-credit course taught in the second term on campus on Tuesdays at 1-4 p.m. This course examines the history of the Ukrainian community in Canada. Topics

Internal divisions... (Continued from page 3) including whether to keep the steel giant Kryvorizhstal in state hands or put it up for a new privatization tender. The Socialists, like the Communists and the centrist opposition, are also hostile to NATO membership. Parliamentary bickering in the last week before the summer recess also deepened the rift with Verkhovna Rada Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn, whose People’s Party is a potential member of the Ms. Yushchenko coalition in the 2006 election (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, July 8). Mr. Lytvyn accused the government of prepar- ing flawed bills in great haste and called for greater debate about the merits of join- ing the WTO. Mr. Lytvyn also accused the government of being unwilling to cooper- ate with Parliament (Inter TV, July 10). Prime Minister Tymoshenko retorted that Messrs. Lytvyn and Moroz were, alongside the Communist-centrist oppo- sition, also her opponents (Ukrayinska Pravda, July 10). As for government UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. work on WTO legislation, she said, “Don’t listen to these stupidities when 2200 ROUTE 10, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 they say that the government submitted something in haste, that it submitted 800-253-9862 half-baked documents, that something was not agreed with deputies” (1+1 TV, FAX: 973-292-0900 July 10). In reality, “The government is being obstructed from working,” Ms. EMAIL: [email protected] Tymoshenko alleged. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 No. 29 No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 21

NOTES ON PEOPLE NOTES ON PEOPLE Thank you to all whose overwhelming support these last “Dynamic Networks with Applications: Named fellow The Unified Theory of Projected few months – through phone calls, e-mails, letters, notes, Dynamical Systems and Evolutionary of Radcliffe Institute Variational Inequalities.” cards, fruit baskets, floral arrangements, meals for my AMHERST, Mass. – Dr. Anna “The purpose of a residential fellow- Nagurney, the John F. Smith Memorial ship like ours is to bring artists and schol- family, personal visits to the hospital and home, and most Professor in the department of finance ars together to interact in ways that will and operations management at the change both them and their work,” said Isenberg School of Management, Dean Drew Gilpin Faust. “We strive to especially prayers and masses – have made recuperation University of Massachusetts, has been offer enough similarity – clusters of com- selected as a Radcliffe Institute fellow mon intellectual concern – and enough from my mishap so much easier. for the 2005-2006 academic year. difference to generate intersections that While at the Radcliffe Institute for are predictable as well as ones that are Advanced Study, Dr. Nagurney and the unanticipated and even surprising.” 50 other fellows will work on projects This year’s pool of 782 fellowship ranging from pipeline issues in higher applicants was evaluated by two levels of I thank you all and pray they God will bless you education to cancer treatments and instal- review. In the first level, at least two lation art on the theme of loss. Some will leaders in each applicant’s field evaluat- at least ten-fold for all your goodness and kindness. work individually and across disciplines ed and ranked the applicant. The top 140 on projects chosen for both quality and applicants were then submitted to the long-term impact. Together, the fellows’ final selection committee, which selected distinguished academic, professional and the diverse class of 2005-2006 fellows. creative endeavors are the center of a This year’s 51 fellows, 40 women and 11 Camilla Huk scholarly community convened to pursue men, come from 42 different institutions and generate new knowledge. and include three international fellows Dr. Nagurney’s project is titled from three different countries.

his residence in Kyiv on June 18. UKRAINIAN BUILDERS OF CUSTOM HOMES The patriarch and the monsignor WEST COAST OF FLORIDA Receives award exchanged gifts. The patriarch gave him an autographed copy of the new TRIDENT DEVELOPMENT CORP. from Patriarch Filaret Ukrainian translation of the Bible, which PARMA, Ohio – Ever since the • Over 25 years of building experience was translated by Patriarch Filaret him- Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ukraine • Bilingual self and approved by Cardinal Lubomyr emerged from the underground, the Rev. • Fully insured and bonded Husar of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Msgr. Mitred Archpriest Michael B. • Build on your lot or ours Church. Monsignor’s mother received an • Highest quality workmanship Rewtiuk, pastor of St. Josaphat autographed copy of a Ukrainian prayer Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral in Parma, book published by the Ukrainian Ihor W. Hron, President Lou Luzniak, Executive V.P. Ohio, and vicar general of the eparchy, Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate. (941) 270-2411 (941) 270-2413 has been instrumental in helping to repair Msgr. Rewtiuk presented Patriarch Zenon Luzniak, General Contractor old churches, build new ones, provide Filaret with two books published by the Serving North Port, Venice, South Venice and area cars, sponsor seminarians, supply liturgi- Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Parma on cal accouterments, etc. the occasion of the Millennium of On his most recent visit to Ukraine – Christianity in 1988 (a pictorial directory his seventh – on July 15-24, he traveled and history of every parish and priest in with his mother, Anna Severyn, to Kyiv the eparchy and “Molod Khrystovi,” to participate in the blessing of the St. 1933-1988). Anne Altar in the Basilian Monastery Patriarch Filaret then presented Msgr. which he sponsored in honor of his Rewtiuk with the Order of St. Michael mother. They also traveled to Zolochiv to the Archangel and a certificate stating see St. Michael’s Ukrainian Catholic that the medal has been given to him for Church, whose construction was almost his role in the rebirth of spirituality in totally funded by Msgr. Rewtiuk, his Ukraine, and patriotic and ecumenical parishioners and friends. activities. Having heard from clergy and laity Afterwards the patriarch treated the about the monsignor’s fostering of cor- monsignor and his mother to coffee and dial relationships and ecumenical ties sweets, during which time an informal with the Ukrainian Orthodox clergy and conversation took place regarding the faithful in the Cleveland-Parma area, as future and eventual reunion of the To The Weekly Contributors: well as in Ukraine, Patriarch Filaret Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic We greatly appreciate the materials – feature articles, news stories, press clippings, let- invited Msgr. Rewtiuk and his mother to Churches. ters to the editor, etc. – we receive from our readers. In order to facilitate preparation of The Ukrainian Weekly, we ask that the guidelines listed below be followed.

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Poroshenko accused as mastermind NEWSBRIEFS (Continued from page 2) KYIV – Socialist Party leaders on July 6 accused the secretary of the National ists of the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens Security and Defense Council, Petro have declared their readiness to hand back Poroshenko, of leading a money laundering financial awards from the government, thus operation that involves manipulating the expressing their support for former Prime value-added tax. “I officially declare that Minister Viktor Yanukovych, who was also currently in Ukraine a dangerous clan is head of Ukraine’s National Olympic operating which perpetuates Kuchmism in Committee in 2004, Reuters reported on the worst form,” said Mykola Melnyk, a July 7, citing a Kyiv-based newspaper. Socialist Party deputy. “The activity of his Prosecutors are now investigating irregular- clan is cynical and amoral.” Oleksander ities in government awards to athletes while Tretiakov, chief of Ukraine’s customs serv- Mr. Yanukovych was in office. Athens 2004 ice, was involved with Mr. Poroshenko in gold medalists received $100,000 each. The an attempt to renew the black market in oil, champions, who include wrestlers Elbrus Mr. Melnyk alleged in the Verkhovna Tedeyev and Iryna Merleni as well as gym- Rada. Mr. Poroshenko’s press service com- nasts Valerii Honcharov and Yurii Nikitin, mented on July 7 that Mr. Melnyk’s state- signed an appeal to the Ukrainian leadership ment was based on materials gathered by and International Olympic Committee the Internal Affairs Ministry, the Security President Jacques Rogge. They urge Mr. Service of Ukraine and the State Tax Rogge to “use [his] great international Administration in 2002-2004 “under an authority to stop government pressure” on agreement with the then President Leonid Mr. Yanukovych, and call on President Kuchma for discrediting opposition repre- Viktor Yushchenko “to take the right deci- sentatives.” The press service added that sion, which will enable the athletic commu- Mr. Poroshenko will sue Mr. Melnyk for nity to work to good advantage.” (RFE/RL libel. Earlier last week former presidential Newsline) bodyguard Mykola Melnychenko passed to Rabinovich buys Moscow paper Ukrainian media a secret tape containing an alleged conversation of June 2000, in MOSCOW – The Media International which Mr. Poroshenko apparently discuss- Group holding company of Ukrainian busi- es with President Kuchma how to get rid of nessman Vadim Rabinovich has purchased Yulia Tymoshenko from the government of 100 percent of the weekly newspaper Prime Minister Viktor Yushchenko. (Kyiv Moskovskie Novosti for an undisclosed Press Bureau, RFE/RL Newsline) sum, Russian news agencies reported on July 3, confirming rumors that had circulat- Our Ukraine regains right to its name ed in Moscow for several days. Previous KYIV – The Our Ukraine’s People owner Leonid Nevzlin announced plans to Union, a party created earlier this year to sell the weekly following a protracted con- support the government of President Viktor flict involving Editor-in-Chief Yevgenii Yushchenko held a congress in Kyiv on Kiselev. Mr. Kiselev announced his resigna- July 9, Ukrainian news agencies reported. tion on July 4, and Interfax on July 6 quoted The congress introduced amendments to the Mr. Rabinovich as promising to consult with party’s statute, shortening the party’s name the newspaper’s editorial staff and board of to Our Ukraine, that is, to the name adopted directors before naming a new editor in originally by an electoral bloc created by chief. Mr. Rabinovich made his fortune in Mr. Yushchenko for the 2002 parliamentary non-media business interests but has been a elections. The move became possible after major player in the Ukrainian media for a the Justice Ministry ruled last week that the decade, Kommersant-Daily reported. He Our Ukraine Party led by Viktor Pynzenyk, was a co-founder of the private television which was called the Reforms and Order company 1+1 in 1995. (RFE/RL Newsline) Party until mid-2004, adopted its current PM denies pilferage of Russian gas name unlawfully by encroaching upon intellectual property rights of the Our KYIV – Prime Minister Yulia Ukraine bloc. Meanwhile, Mr. Pynzenyk, Tymoshenko told journalists in Kyiv on whose Our Ukraine Party held a congress July 11 that Kyiv is not siphoning off the same day, told journalists that his organ- Russian gas that flows in transit across ization is not going to change its current Ukraine to Europe, Interfax-Ukraine name. Mr. Pynzenyk is finance minister in reported. “I would not like to see Ukraine the Cabinet of Prime Minister Yulia humiliated by statements that do not cor- Tymoshenko. (RFE/RL Newsline) respond to reality,” Ms. Tymoshenko said. She was referring to Russian Yushchenko pushes WTO bills President Vladimir Putin’s comment last KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko has week that Russia is ready to cooperate urged the Verkhovna Rada, which adjourned with Ukraine provided that Kyiv does not for summer vacation on July 8, to pass by steal Russian gas. She also stressed that October six more bills necessary for Ukraine Gazprom’s accusations last month that to join the World Trade Organization (WTO) 7.8 billion cubic meters of Russian gas this year, Interfax-Ukraine reported on July disappeared from Ukraine are not true. 8. During tumultuous votes last week, the According to Ms. Tymoshenko, this gas Ukrainian Parliament managed to adopt volume remains in Ukrainian storage eight bills from a 14-bill WTO-oriented facilities. (RFE/RL Newsline) package. Verkhovna Rada Chairman Court freezes shares of ferroalloy giant Volodymyr Lytvyn said on the Inter televi- sion channel on July 10 that the government KYIV – Following a request from the prepared the WTO-oriented bills in great Procurator General’s Office, the Kyiv haste and put undue pressure on parliament Appellate Court has frozen 50 percent- to approve them. “Don’t listen to these stu- plus-one-share in the Nikopol Ferroalloy pidities, when they say that the government Plant that belong to the Interpipe consor- submitted something in haste, that it submit- tium controlled by Ukrainian oligarch ted half-baked documents, that something Viktor Pinchuk, Interfax-Ukraine report- was not agreed with lawmakers,” Prime ed on July 11. The shares were sold at Minister Yulia Tymoshenko responded on two auctions in 2003 for a total of 410 the 1+1 television channel the same day. million hrv ($82 million at the current “When you hear such criticisms of the gov- exchange rate). The Nikopol Ferroalloy ernment, you should know that the govern- Plant reportedly accounts for 11.5 per- ment is being obstructed from working.” cent of the world market of ferroalloys. (RFE/RL Newsline) Earlier this year the government man- aged to annul the 2004 privatization of Conflict continues over Ternopil church the Kryvorizhstal steel mill, which was TERNOPIL – On the night of June 20 partly owned by Mr. Pinchuk. (RFE/RL Newsline) (Continued on page 23) No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 23

TV every Thursday at 3:20 p.m., is pro- NEWSBRIEFS duced by the Clara Catholic Multimedia (Continued from page 22) Studio in central Ukrainian Vinnytsia under representatives of the Ukrainian Orthodox the patronage of the Order of the Minor Church – Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC-KP) Capuchin Friars. “Christmas Together” community of the village of Zazdrist, received a special award for “implementing Ternopil region, tore off police seals, broke the idea of ecumenism on screen.” “Hope” the lock and broke down the metal doors in received an honorary award “for faithful- the Church of the Exaltation of the Cross, ness to Christian values in educating chil- according to the local newspaper, which dren by means of audio-visual culture.” quoted the press secretariat of the Eparchy (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) of Ternopil and Zboriv of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church (UGCC). CORRECTION Archbishop Iov (Pavlyshyn) of Ternopil An Interfax item cited by RFE/RL and Kremenets of the UOC-KP also com- Newsline which was included in mented on the situation for RISU. On June Newsbriefs on May 29 incorrectly stated 20, the feast of the Holy Trinity, the UOC- that 76 percent of the respondents in a KP community, headed by their priest, took survey conducted by Democratic the church for its own use, thus violating Initiatives strongly favored granting the order No. 300 of the head of the district Russian language official status in administration of May 31. The order says, Ukraine. In fact, in two separately posed among other things: “Until the issue of the questions, 36.9 percent favored nation- temporary successive use of the church is wide official status for the Russian lan- settled by the communities, [we] recom- guage, while 39.6 percent favored offi- mend that the keys of the church be kept in cial status for Russian only for regions in the executive committee of the Zazdrist vil- which a majority wants it. Some news lage council.” Previously, the UGCC com- services apparently added the two figures munity, which owns the church, agreed to to get the erroneous result of more than hold religious services by taking turns, but 76 percent support for the Russian lan- the UOC-KP community turned the offer guage’s official status. The correct fig- down. The press secretariat of the Ternopil ures were cited by an Ukrinform report. Eparchy of the UGCC noted: “The UGCC community of the village of Zazdrist is dis- appointed by the actions of the district authorities and reserves the right to demand observance of the Ukrainian law in the higher institutions of the state, being also prepared to begin civic acts through which to ask the involvement of Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko in the con- flict.” Archbishop Iov (Pavlyshyn) of Ternopil and Kremenets of the UOC-KP told RISU the Orthodox community, which comprises over 80 percent of the village’s population, had been using the church. On May 12 the faithful of the UGCC commu- nity of Zazdrist occupied the religious building, leaving the UOC-KP faithful with no church. According to the archbishop, on June 20 the UOC-KP faithful took their church back. Archbishop Iov, who is deter- mined to make peace between the conflict- ing sides, met with both communities, as well as representatives of the regional and district authorities. The village also has a large abandoned Roman Catholic church, which the archbishop proposed both con- gregations should repair together. After that, each congregation should be allowed to choose one of the church buildings, thus resolving the problem. On July 8 Orthodox priests of three eparchies in western Ukrainian Ternopil met with Oblast Chairman Ivan Stoiko to express their protest against his decision that the church be used alternately by the UOC-KP and the UGCC. (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) Ukrainian Christian films win awards MIENSK – Two Ukrainian projects, namely the documentary “Christmas Together” by the Ukrainian Catholic University and the children’s Christian TV program “Hope,” received awards at the first International Catholic Festival of Christian Films and Programs “Magnificat 2005,” which took place in Belarus on June 24-25. Works from Belarus, Ukraine, Russia, Poland, Thailand, Mexico and France were represented at the festival, organized by the SIGNIS-Belarus Catholic Association on Communications, the Curia of the Vitebsk Diocese of the Roman Catholic Church, the publishing house of the Dialog Religious and Cultural Journal and the Stop-Cadre Independent Studio. The jury, which consisted of film critics, writers, TV and radio crews, directors and others evaluated the entries. Ukraine was repre- sented by two projects. The film “Christmas Together” tells about Christmas celebrations that took place in Ukraine in January. The TV program “Hope,” which airs on national 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2005 No. 29

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, July 30: and Barvinok dance ensembles, and music Soyuzivka’s Datebook by several bands, including Dunai, Ephyra HUNTER, N.Y.: The “Music at the and Foghat. The parishes of two Detroit- July 17-July 22, 2005 August 6, 2005 Grazhda” Chamber Music Society – area Ukrainian Catholic churches, Chemney Day Camp – Session #1, Afternoon Barabolya Show with Alexandre Brussilovsky, violin; Solomiya Immaculate Conception Church in for ages 4-7 Ron Cahute and company, Ivakhiv, violin; Borys Deviatov, viola; Hamtramck, and St. Josaphat Parish in followed by entertainment by the Natalia Khoma, cello; Volodymyr Warren, began the festival during the July 17-July 23, 2005 band HRIM; Saturday Zabava Vynnytsky, piano – marks its second sea- 1980s to bring Ukrainian communities Discovery Camp – Session #2, with Burya on Veselka Patio and son as the Music and Art Center of Greene together, and to share the beauty and for ages 8-12 DJ in Veselka Hall County’s (MACGC) resident ensemble. importance of the Ukrainian heritage, cul- Comprising the concert program are works Adventure Camp – Session #1, ture and traditions with other Americans. August 7, 2005 by Kodaly, Barber and Chausson.Venue: The Ukrainian Sunflower Festival raises for ages 13-16 Grazhda, Route 23 A. Time: 8 p.m. Tickets UNWLA Day and Sunday concert funds in support of Immaculate available at the door for $15; $12 for mem- Conception Ukrainian Catholic Schools July 20, 2005 bers and seniors; students, free. Profiles of August 7-20, 2005 located in Warren. For more information Hutsul Night featuring Olya Fryz & Grazhda performers, as well as general call Andrew Zeleney, (586) 427-7795, or Vidlunnia with Olga Barabash- Traditional Ukrainian Folk information – performance schedules, visit the festival website at Turgineva Dance Camp changes and updates, driving directions http://www.sunflowerfestival.org/. and membership information, are available July 22, 2005 August 12, 2005 online at: www.GrazhdaMusicandArt.org. ADVANCE NOTICE Tiki Bar Entertainment featuring Information is also available by calling Odessa Seafood Night featuring Sunday, September 11 Olya Fryz & Vidlunnia with Vidlunnia with Olga Barabash- (518) 263-4335 (July 13-September 3). Olga Barabash-Turgineva and Turgineva Friday-Sunday, August 12-14 HILLSIDE, N.J.: Religious education Chemney Camp Performance classes for children will begin shortly before August 13, 2005 WARREN, Mich.: The 19th annual the 10:45 a.m. Sunday liturgy at the July 22-24, 2005 Miss Soyuzivka Weekend Ukrainian Sunflower Festival, which will Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic Ukrainian Language Immersion and Zabava with Tempo be held at 26401 St. Josaphat Drive, is Church, located at Liberty Avenue and Bloy Weekend offered at SUNY among the most popular and largest ethnic Street. The program is designed for children August 19, 2005 summer festivals in Michigan, attracting from pre-school (age 3) through Grade 8. 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