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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal Wnon-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXIX No. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 $1/$2 in Ukraine Embassy of Ukraine organizes Kharkiv agreements elicit protests “Chornobyl Commemoration Week” one year after their signing

by Yaro Bihun Shevchenko monument earlier that after- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly noon and began on April 21 with a confer- ence, “Lessons from Chornobyl: 25 Years WASHINGTON – The evening rush- Later,” featuring international experts hour traffic in front of the Ukrainian addressing the causes and short- and long- Embassy in the Georgetown area of the term consequences of that tragedy. U.S. capital on April 25 was easing and Attended by representatives of the quieting down when Ambassador U.S. government, the diplomatic corps, Olexander Motsyk asked the hundred or non-governmental organizations, the so people gathered inside to observe a Ukrainian American community and moment of silence. It was 6:26 p.m. – experts in the various fields dealing with 1:26 a.m., April 26, in Ukraine – the nuclear energy, the evening began with a moment when 25 years ago the Chornobyl brief memorial service led by the pastor nuclear power plant exploded, becoming of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox the most destructive civilian nuclear Church, the Rev. Volodymyr Steliac. catastrophe to date. Ambassador Motsyk, in his remarks, This memorial observance was the cul- informed the gathering about the results mination of the Embassy’s “Chornobyl of the recent international meetings in Commemoration Week,” which included a wreath-laying ceremony at the Taras (Continued on page 20)

Volodymyr Musyak About 1,500 Ukrainians gathered at Shevchenko Park in Kyiv on April 27 to denounce the Kharkiv agreements signed on April 21, 2010, by Presidents Dmitry Medvedev of Russia and Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine.

by Zenon Zawada eignty under threat for another quarter century – for precious little. Kyiv Press Bureau The Ukrainian government extended the KYIV – The Kharkiv agreements Russian Black Sea Fleet’s lease on its signed on April 21, 2010, by Presidents Sevastopol base for another 25 years, Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine and beyond 2017, when it was scheduled to Dmitry Medvedev of Russia were billed abandon the port. In return, the nation’s oli- as a boon to Ukrainian security and the garchs got a $100 discount on natural gas economy, offering discounts in natural prices higher than $330 per 1,000 cubic gas and $40 billion in “investment meters, and 30 percent off prices that are resources.” lower. Yet, a year later, natural gas prices The average Ukrainian got no benefit have doubled for Ukrainian households, because the natural gas used in households with the discount going only to the coun- to fuel ovens and heat radiators is from try’s industrial barons. The Ukrainian Ukraine’s own domestic supplies, said economy is reeling, as economists esti- Andriy Novak, chair of the Committee of mate the real inflation rate this year at Economists of Ukraine. Andrew Bihun But the discount gained for industrial Ukrainian Ambassador Olexander Motsyk leads the memorial observance of the between 20 and 50 percent. “The price reduction for natural gas – customers still failed to bring the price that 25th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster. Among those participating in Ukraine pays for Gazprom’s natural gas which we gained when signing the the ceremony was William Green Miller (right), former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine. into line with that paid by European coun- Kharkiv agreements – gave Ukraine $40 terparts, critics said. Gazprom is the billion over 10 years, meaning the Russian state monopoly that exports natural Russian Federation was supposed to gas to Europe. invest in the Ukrainian economy $4 bil- Rada approves display “Ukraine has been practically subsidiz- lion annually,” said former Minister of the ing Gazprom during the last several years,” of Soviet victory flag Economy Arseniy Yatsenyuk, who heads Mr. Yatsenyuk said. “I reviewed all the the Front for Change party. prices between Ukraine and European “I looked at statistics and the real by Zenon Zawada Not since Ukraine declared indepen- Union countries. On average, we overpaid amount of income which Russia placed in Kyiv Press Bureau dence from the Soviet Union in 1991 our Russian partners close to $50 per 1,000 had the state required displacing a the Ukrainian economy amounted to $728 cubic meters of gas. Last year we subsi- KYIV – Ukraine’s pro-Russian par- hammer-and-sickle flag, which is con- million. $3.3 billion disappeared some- dized Russian Gazprom by $2 billion. This liamentary coalition voted on April 21 sidered a symbol of tyranny and geno- where. Then I checked where these $700 is money that we take from the to require all administrative buildings cide by millions of Ukrainians. Yet million went – into Russian banks which International Monetary Fund and give our to hang the Soviet victory flag on the millions of others view the flag with are buying Ukrainian assets,” he said. Russian partners for gas. This year, I expect national holiday of Victory Day (May nostalgic fondness and as a symbol of Indeed, the vast majority of observers $3 billion.” 9), recognized as the day that the liberation. hold the view that was apparent just days Besides pragmatic concerns, critics of German Nazis surrendered to the after the Kharkiv agreements were the Kharkiv agreements agree they violate Soviet Red Army. (Continued on page 22) signed: the Ukrainian government was giving a lot – putting the nation’s sover- (Continued on page 12) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS

Kyiv ignores Russia’s invitation Obama on massacre of Armenians tions between the two countries. “One thing is absolutely certain: our relation- to join Customs Union WASHINGTON – Marking the anni- ship has gotten out of crisis, both interper- versary of the massacre of Armenians in sonal and economic,” the Russian presi- by Pavel Korduban be inevitable if Ukraine joined the Turkey nearly a century ago, President dent said. (Ukrinform) Customs Union (Kommersant-Ukraine, Barack Obama called it a “horrific” Eurasia Daily Monitor April 18). While Ukraine is a WTO mem- slaughter, but once again stopped short of Yanukovych: Chornobyl has no boundaries Ukraine’s leadership has left Moscow’s ber, Customs Union countries are only calling it genocide. “In a written state- negotiating to join it. ment, Mr. Obama said the 1915 killings KYIV – The Chornobyl catastrophe invitation to join the Russia, Belarus and has no boundaries, President Viktor Kazakhstan Customs Union unanswered Mr. Putin’s words apparently fell on of some 1.5 million Armenians represent Yanukovych of Ukraine said after the even after Russian Prime Minister deaf ears. Ukrainian President Viktor ‘one of the worst atrocities of the 20th requiem service in memory of victims of Vladimir Putin personally traveled to Yanukovych and Prime Minister Mykola century.’ But for the third straight year, he the Chornobyl disaster celebrated by Kyiv to advertise its benefits. Instead, Mr. Azarov left his invitations unanswered as failed to use the word genocide to Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Putin was told once more that the problem Ukraine prefers to continue political asso- describe it,” the Associated Press noted Kirill I and Metropolitan of Kyiv and All of expensive Russian gas is more impor- ciation and free trade talks with the on April 23. The news service pointed out tant for Ukraine. Moreover, Kyiv has cho- European Union, which had made clear that, “As a candidate for president, Ukraine Volodymyr of the Moscow sen a new tactiс in the gas pricing dispute, that the talks would collapse if Ukraine Obama repeatedly vowed to recognize Patriarchate. Mr. Yanukovych said that trying to prove that the January 2009 con- joined the Customs Union. On April 18, the genocide once in office, vowing ‘a Chornobyl clean-up workers 25 years ago tract according to which the price of gas Mr. Yanukovych and visiting European principled commitment to commemorat- were not separated by borders of different for Ukraine is calculated per quarter is Commission President Jose Manuel ing and ending genocide.’ But since 2009, countries. “These were people who fought illegal. Barroso agreed that the talks should be Obama has declined to use the word in the together with the consequences of this Mr. Putin arrived in Kyiv on April 12 completed by the end of this year face of furious resistance from Turkey, a accident,” the head of state emphasized. and the Customs Union dominated his (UNIAN, April 18). key NATO ally.” (Associated Press) He added that the authorities today are agenda. The prime minister repeated his Mr. Yanukovych reportedly told Mr. doing everything to ensure that people earlier warnings that Russia would erect Putin that political association and free Yanukovych and Medvedev meet who are directly related to the elimination trade with the EU remained the priority of the Chornobyl accident’s aftermath live trade barriers against Ukraine if Kyiv pre- KYIV – Presidents Viktor Yanukovych ferred free trade with the European Union. for Ukraine while cooperation with the better. Mr. Yanukovych expressed confi- Customs Union should be developed of Ukraine and Dmitry Medvedev of dence that the feat of the Chornobyl acci- At the same time, Mr. Putin said Ukraine Russia, who arrived in Kyiv to participate would earn an additional $6.5 billion to according to a “3+1” format dent’s liquidators will forever remain in (Kommersant-Ukraine, April 13). in commemorative events marking the our memory. “From the distance of time, $9 billion and up to 2 percent in additional 25th anniversary of the Chornobyl disas- GDP growth per annum if it joined the The format, which Yanukovych men- we see that this tragedy has no boundar- tioned for the first time in his April 7 state ter, met at the Zalissia state house outside ies, likewise the tragedy that happened in Customs Union (Interfax, April 12). Kyiv, it was reported on April 27. Mr. He did not provide any details on his of the nation address, has yet to be Japan at the Fukushima-1 nuclear power Yanukovych noted that the meeting was a calculations, but Customs Union explained. It must have been invented to plant. The entire world saw that one can- good opportunity to discuss topical issues Executive Secretary Sergey Glazyev either politely refuse Moscow’s invitation not fight the grief alone,” he stressed. of bilateral relations between Ukraine and explained that the benefits for Ukraine to join the Customs Union or to put more Russian President Dmitry Medvedev said Russia, in particular, the fifth Ukrainian- would include lower gas prices, lower oil pressure on the EU in the free trade talks, the Chornobyl clean-up workers gave Russian intergovernmental commission export duties and more Ukrainian exports which are proceeding with difficulty as their lives to save other people. He said meeting in June. “We still have a lot of to Customs Union countries. Additionally, Ukraine wants to receive more access to that over the past 25 years very difficult Ukraine would be compensated for losses European markets than the EU is ready to questions that we have to solve together work on the aftermath of the Chornobyl resulting from violations of World Trade offer. with you,” the president of Ukraine said. accident has been done. “Unfortunately, Mr. Yanukovych thanked his Russian Organization (WTO) norms which would (Continued on page 10) for many who worked right here it cost counterpart for the active participation of their lives. And at the expense of their the Russian delegation in the events com- lives they saved other people,” the memorating the 25th anniversary of the Russian president emphasized. He said Chornobyl tragedy. The Russian presi- that, due to the clean-up workers, fire- Ukraine’s government seeks dent, in turn, assured that Russia would fighters, rescue workers and doctors, the continue to cooperate with Ukraine in effects of Chornobyl have not acquired a overcoming the consequences of the global nature, although they were tremen- another discount on Russian gas Chornobyl accident, in particular on the dous. “We must remember this,” Mr. issue of construction of a new shelter Medvedev said adding that no one has yet by Vladimir Socor Firtash has qualified for this favor as the facility. Mr. Medvedev also noted the main Ukrainian owner of Gazprom’s offered an alternative to nuclear power. Eurasia Daily Monitor need to discuss current issues and new (Ukrinform) joint venture in Ukraine, RosUkrEnergo projects that have emerged in connection Undermining their own negotiating (Den, April 19). with the positive developments in rela- (Continued on page 14) position, Ukraine’s top leaders sound des- Under the Kharkiv agreements of April perate for a price discount on Russian gas 21, 2010, Russia granted Ukraine a 30 and hurriedly offer pre-emptive conces- percent discount on the price of gas, rela- sions to Moscow. On April 21 President tive to the January 2009 agreement con- FOUNDED 1933 Viktor Yanukovych, declared, “Ukraine cluded by the Tymoshenko government. The Ukrainian Weekly cannot afford this [current] price. The sit- In return for the favor, Mr. Yanukovych agreed with Russian President Dmitry An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., uation is on the edge. Our industry can a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. 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NEWS ANALYSIS: Chornobyl – a troubled health legacy by Daisy Sindelar Her other relatives are all battling Belarusian authorities in a case that has consistently found lower incidence of RFE/RL serious health conditions that Ms. international watchdogs like Amnesty psychological illnesses among Chornobyl Bolyura blames on radiation. International believe was tied to his survivors than studies done by local doc- Tovstyi Lis was once a pretty village Ms. Bolyura’s niece Natalya, who openly critical stance. After his release, tors. in northern Ukraine surrounded by roll- was a healthy teenager at the time of the Mr. Bandazhevsky left Belarus and now Dr. Havenaar, who currently works ing hills and orchards. Today, the village accident, is the most severely disabled. works in France and Ukraine. with the Altrecht Institute for Mental no longer exists, razed to the ground “She cannot walk. She is blind. She An ardent opponent of nuclear power, Health, chalks up the discrepancy to poor after the Chornobyl catastrophe. is an invalid of the first category,” she he tells RFE/RL’s Belarus Service that epidemiological standards in Belarus and On April 26, 1986, the powerful says. “It’s awful to see her suffering. She authorities in Minsk even today continue Ukraine, and a willingness among some explosion that tore through Chornobyl’s drags herself through the house on her to disregard the massive health crisis researchers to blame Chornobyl for all of nuclear power plant spewed radioactive backside. Her legs have given out; her caused by the disaster. He says fallout society’s ills. material across large swathes of arms are weak. This is all because of from Japan’s Fukushima reactor, dam- At the same time, however, he says the Ukraine, Belarus and Russia. Chornobyl.” aged in March’s earthquake and tsunami, Chornobyl accident – which came just Tovstyi Lis, just 11 kilometers away, Natalya is the only member of the as well as plans to construct a new years before the Soviet collapse – was one of the worst-hit areas. It was family to receive compensation from the Russian-built reactor in Belarus, will undoubtedly left deep psychological scars evacuated within weeks and became part state in the form of a monthly invalid’s only exacerbate illnesses in people on those it affected, particularly the of the exclusion zone that now surrounds pension that is barely enough to cover whose health has already been compro- 400,000 people who were forced to evac- the crippled nuclear reactor. her basic needs. mised by radiation from Chornobyl. uate their homes. Olha Bolyura was born in Tovstyi Lis. Like many in Ukraine and Belarus, “Several generations already have “All these people really have lost a lot Of the 3,000 people who lived in the vil- Ms. Bolyura resents the Soviet govern- been exposed to large doses of radiation, of trust in their environment,” Dr. lage before the accident, she says only a ment for initially covering up the disas- and the result is the poor state of health Havenaar says. “They’re confused by all handful are still alive. ter. Now, 25 years later, she says author- that we’re now seeing,” he says. the contradictory reports; they don’t “There are almost no people left. All ities are deliberately playing down its “Cardiovascular disease and cancer – all understand why some people are receiv- the drivers have died, all the builders long-term health effects. this is a consequence. And any additional ing examinations every year while they have died. These were young people, doses [of radiation], even small ones, will are living in almost the same conditions Imprisoned for criticism? and now just a few are left,” she says. cause people’s health to deteriorate fur- and they’re not getting anything. Many “Somehow it’s the young people who Yury Bandazhevsky is a medical ther because they’re already in poor people had to be evacuated. [The disaster died first. The elderly are still alive.” pathologist who was the first expert in health, with lowered immunity and meta- also] had an enormous impact on the bolic problems. So to receive additional economy, which was already going down ‘All because of Chornobyl’ Belarus to study the consequences of the Chornobyl disaster. radiation on top of that is highly undesir- when the Soviet Union was falling apart. When the reactor exploded, Ms. While head of the Gomel Medical able.” So this disaster had an enormous societal Bolyura, who was then 32 years old, Institute – located in one of the cities The health effects of the Chornobyl impact.” disaster have long been subject to debate. lived in Kyiv with her husband and their worst affected by the meltdown – Mr. History repeating itself young son. But the rest of her family Bandazhevsky chronicled a growing But researchers generally agree that the lived in Tovstyi Lis or in neighboring incidence of cancer and other afflictions incidence of thyroid cancer, particularly Japan’s Fukushima disaster has served towns and was exposed to massive doses in the wake of Chornobyl. He criticized among children, increased thirtyfold after as an eerily appropriate backdrop to the of radiation. Soviet authorities for their failure to 1986. Chornobyl anniversary, with the world Ms. Bolyura’s father died one year respond urgently to the crisis by provid- Tens of thousands of cases have since once again fixated on the dangers of after the Chornobyl explosion. Her ing quick supplies of substances like been reported, as have rises in the inci- nuclear power. Many Chornobyl experts brother, who helped clean up the con- potassium iodide, which can prevent the dence of breast cancer, intestinal cancer, say Japan is better equipped to deal with taminated wreckage, died four years absorption of radioactive iodine into the cancer of the bladder, lung cancer and its nuclear crisis because of strong com- ago, after suffering a brain tumor and thyroid. gastric cancer. The risk of leukemia in munity support systems and a more three strokes. Mr. Bandazhevsky was imprisoned by children in the contamination zones is transparent government. three times higher than elsewhere. But the government of Japan, like that Blame it on Chornobyl of the former Soviet Union, has come under criticism for failing to accurately Disorganized research standards in assess the severity and scope of its own FOR THE RECORD: Declaration Belarus, Ukraine and Russia have meant meltdown. Mr. Bandazhevsky says that not all health effects of Chornobyl Japanese authorities are poised to pre- of Kyiv summit on nuclear energy were measurable. And that, say research- side over their own unfolding health ers like Ukrainian psychiatrist Semyon disaster – and are turning a blind eye to On April 19, upon the initiative of Keeping in mind the lessons learned Gluzman, has caused a knock-on psycho- the true scale of the problem, just as President Viktor Yanukovych of Ukraine, a from the Chornobyl disaster, we are con- logical effect – the sense among many authorities did a quarter-century ago high-level meeting dubbed the Kyiv vinced that application of safety measures survivors that all ailments are tied, in one with Chornobyl. Summit on Safe and Innovative Use of must continue to be a top priority in all way or another, to Chornobyl. “The situation is being repeated,” he Nuclear Energy was held in Kyiv with the activities related to nuclear energy use. “It’s interesting to observe that today, says. “Twenty-five years ago we were participation of delegations representing The highest standards of nuclear safety people who were born into an indepen- hearing the same things about the more than 60 states and international are an indispensable prerequisite for the dent Ukraine, or people who have long Chornobyl disaster – that there was no organizations. Following is the declaration use of nuclear energy. since forgotten about Chornobyl and are problem, that Chornobyl was safe. They issued at the conclusion of the summit. The unfolding events at the living their nice Kyiv lives – all the same, really said almost nothing at all the first Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear plant remind these people almost all say that their poor week. And then we found ourselves We, heads of states, governments and us of the importance of strengthening health is a result of the Chornobyl disas- faced with a terrible nightmare.” the representatives of the participating nuclear safety and of responding prompt- ter,” Dr. Gluzman says. “This isn’t a states and organizations, have gathered in ly to nuclear accidents and emergencies, problem of Chornobyl. It’s a problem of RFE/RL’s Belarus and Ukrainian ser- Kyiv on the eve of the 25th anniversary including those caused by large scale nat- lack of trust in medical practitioners, in vices contributed to this report. of the Chornobyl accident to reaffirm our ural disasters. These events demonstrate Ukrainian medical science.” Copyright 2011, RFE/RL Inc. commitment to work cooperatively in the that nuclear safety is enhanced when the Such self-diagnoses have led Reprinted with the permission of Radio area of nuclear safety, with the aim of global community works together to meet Chornobyl to play a disproportionate role Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 strengthening our collective capabilities these challenges. in authorities’ thinking on health-care Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC to prevent and mitigate the occurrence of We strongly believe that cooperation matters. Johan Havenaar, a Dutch psychi- 20036; www.rferl.org. (See http://www. such accidents in the future. and exchange of best practices in the field atrist who has conducted numerous stud- rferl.org/content/chernobyl_disaster_ Earlier today, we discussed the out- of planning, siting, building and opera- ies in Belarus and Ukraine since 1990, health_leukemia_cancer/9504400.html.) come of international cooperative efforts, tion of nuclear facilities will contribute to embracing the G-8 countries, as well as the enhancement of nuclear safety. In this more than 20 other states, the EU connection, we urge all of the states that [European Union] and the EBRD have not yet acceded to the Convention Quotable notes [European Bank for Reconstruction and on Nuclear Safety to do so as soon as Development] to decommission the possible. We urge the nuclear energy “There’s a lovely saying that time heals all wounds. But in Chornobyl, time is Chornobyl nuclear plant and transform industry and regulators in states with healing nothing because the radioactive danger will continue to exist for hundreds the damaged reactor site to an environ- nuclear power plants to review existing and thousands of years. In the case of plutonium, we are talking about a half life mentally safe and secure condition. We power plants in order to verify their capa- of 24,000 years. The new protective casing is officially expected to last for 100 demonstrated our will and ability to work bilities to maintain safety even in the face years, but that is just a blink of an eye.” together to bring resolution to nuclear of severe adverse events. “…We must face the fact that Chornobyl donor conferences will still be held incidents. The Chornobyl pledging con- We are committed to maintaining the for decades to come – even for hundreds of years. The accident was a catastrophe ference raised 550 million euros. Some highest levels of emergency preparedness of Europe-wide scope. If we truly believe in the idea of a common Europe, then states consider the amount of their contri- and response capability to mitigate the we cannot force Ukraine to deal with the problem on its own.” bution. These funds support completion effects of a nuclear accident. In addition, of the final stages of work to render the we strive to maintain, to the extent possi- – Tobias Münchmeyer, deputy director of Greenpeace Germany’s policy office damaged Unit 4 site safe and illustrate ble, transparency during such crises to in Berlin and the organization’s nuclear power expert, in an April 20 interview our ability to collectively bring closure to keep the public informed as events tran- with Spiegel Online titled “How Many Chernobyls Can the World Afford?” this nuclear legacy. spire and on the evolution of events. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM UNA Organizing Report for the year 2010

by Christine E. Kozak UNA National Secretary 2010 was an extremely busy year for the UNA and branch secretaries as preparations were being made for UNA’s 37th Convention held May 20-23, 2010, at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center. Despite the preparations, the languishing economy, a difficult environment in selling life insurance and annuities, the UNA surpassed all pro- jections for its new annuity and life insurance business. Annuity and traditional life insurance premium income rose from $35,916,516 in 2009 to $50,465,577 in 2010 – reflecting an increase of $14,549,061 or 40.51 percent. Several key elements have helped to bolster the per- formance of 2010; sales initiatives, increased marketing, great products, a very dedicated Home Office staff, hard-working branch secretaries and the UNA’s indepen- dent sales agents. The UNA’s sales force is a multi-pronged force Lubov Streletsky Eugene Oscislawski Nicholas Fil employing branch secretaries who sell within their local communities, independent agents who are contracted to sell UNA products in various states where the UNA is raised by members. Each UNA branch has an assigned als who brought in the most life insurance premiums licensed, the UNA professional agents working hard to branch representative, giving our members the opportu- were: nity to get to know their rep and interact with the same answer and/or solve each and every question or issue * Lubov Streletsky (Br. 10) $14,922.00 individual. This personalized customer service gives the **Eugene Oscislawski (Br. 234) 9,706.00 UNA an edge that the larger companies do not have. * Nicholas Fil (Br. 13) 6,424.00 Ukrainian National Association, Inc. UNA members are not just account numbers, they are Organizer’s Report By Annual Premium our members. Getting to know our members and our Completing the new business sales criteria of life January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010 members getting to know us is a great advantage and insurance for 2010 is the face amount sold by UNA extremely important to the UNA. branch secretaries. The face amount is the amount of Organizer’s Policy Face Annual Each group compliments the other to achieve a level insurance purchased by the member. The following were Name Count Amount Premium of professionalism and personalized membership servic- the three top producers in the face amount category: es which is reflected in the UNA’s steady growth in its *Lubov Streletsky 25 $82,000 $14,922.55 **Eugene Oscislawski (Br. 234) $2,900,000 traditional life premium and annuity income. **Eugene Oscislawski 21 2,900,000 9,706.75 + Oleg Palaschenko (Br. 102) $750,000 In 2010, 243 life insurance policies were issued for a *Nicholas Fil 14 580,000 6,424.00 * Nicholas Fil (Br. 13) $580,000 total of $8,786,000 in face amount with an annual pre- *Oleg Palaschenko+ 2 750,000 3,407.50 mium of $233,559. The traditional life products make up Life insurance is a sustaining and long-term product – Myron Pylypiak 6 75,000 2,421.25 59 percent of the total life income versus 27 percent of the life blood of fraternal organizations. The UNA’s con- Motria Milanytch 2 20,000 2,000.00 term insurance and 14 percent of endowments. UNA tracted independent agents sold mostly annuity products, Joseph Chabon 7 230,000 1,897.20 insurance is quality insurance with lower rates since the however, this is translating into an increase in the sale of Ulana Prociuk 4 40,000 1,840.00 publication of the 2009 rate book. The commitment life insurance and endowment products. Independent Joyce Kotch 9 115,000 1,713.65 made by the member to the UNA is a long-term commit- agents have increased their production of UNA life ment, reflecting a confidence and loyalty the members insurance to 10 percent of the total sold. Myron Kuzio 4 95,000 1,499.50 have for the UNA as a viable and professional organiza- The UNA expresses gratitude to all individuals, Alice Olenchuk 6 55,000 1,124.95 tion that is here to stay another 100 years. branch secretaries, organizers, agents and, of course, Michael S. Turko 2 7,000 1,028.35 The UNA’s top-producing branch secretaries are members of the UNA’s General Assembly for the fine Adam Platosz 2 20,000 1,010.00 inducted into UNA’s “Championship Clubs.” The tradi- job they have done in their production of life insurance Zoyana N. Keske 2 15,000 810.00 tional Championship Clubs are based upon the number for 2010, and wish them continued success in 2011. Eli Matiash 4 20,000 807.50 of members a branch secretary recruits to the ranks of In 2010, annuity production once again surpassed the Barbara Boyd 1 15,000 780.00 the UNA or, in other words, how many polices a branch projections for the year. The year 2009 ended with Eugene Osidacz 2 20,000 687.50 secretary or organizer sells for the UNA. Following the $34,675,180 in annuity premium income; 2010 ended lines of this long-standing tradition, I am proud to with $49,093,324 in annuity premium income a 41 per- Nicholas Diakiwski 5 40,000 665.25 announce that the winner and only UNA organizer to cent increase over 2009. These totals reflect not only Peter Hawrylciw 1 10,000 520.00 qualify into the top category is Lubov Streletsky new business but also additional deposits that may be Judith Hawryluk 1 10,000 520.00 (Branch 10), who organized 25 members in the amount made once the annuity has been issued. *Michael Koziupa 3 15,000 514.55 of $492,000. The UNA’s licensed branch secretaries and Home Oksana Lopatynsky 3 15,000 497.90 Congratulations, Lubov! Office (HQ) professionals sold $4,573,605 in annuities Adolph J. Slovik 4 55,000 439.10 The following branch secretaries qualified for mem- and the UNA’s contracted field agents sold $37,744,516 Michael Shean 3 15,000 433.70 bership in: in annuities for a total of $42,318,121 annuity CWA. The UNA’s top producers with the most annuity pre- George Fedorijczuk 3 35,000 426.00 2010 CLUB OF UNA BUILDERS mium CWA for 2010 are: *Stephanie Hawryluk 5 25,000 400.40 (enrollment of 10-24 members) Oksana Stanko (HQ, Br. 37) $1,320,955 *Maya Lew 1 10,000 364.30 Number Insurance Steve Woch (HQ) 1,028,697 Myron Luszczak 2 10,000 348.70 of members Amount Stephan Welhasch (HQ, Br. 172) 601,368 Alexandra Dolnycky 2 10,000 333.45 **Eugene Oscislawski (Br. 234) 21 2,900,000 George Soltys 2 10,000 333.10 *Nicholas Fil, (Br. 13) 13 580,000 In 2008, the UNA began a strong concerted effort in Alexandra Lawrin 1 5,000 310.00 the recruitment of independent agents, which we are con- tinuing. An extremely positive result of this recruitment is Natalie Shuya 5 25,000 214.50 2010 CLUB OF DEDICATED UNA’ERS (enrollment of 5-9 members) the word-of-mouth recruitment we are experiencing. Lida Kolodchin 1 5,000 205.00 Agents are referring other agents to contract with the Stanley Plocharczyk 2 40,000 200.80 Number Insurance UNA. In essence, this is free advertising and bodes Genet Boland+ 2 5,000 176.20 of members Amount extremely well for the UNA reputation as a great compa- *Gloria Horbaty 1 5,000 170.30 Joyce Kotch (Br. 39) 9 115,000 ny with great services and great products. This recruit- Stefan Lysiak 1 75,000 139.10 Joseph Chabon, (Br. 242) 7 230,000 ment of independent agents is an ongoing process, open- *Myron Pylypiak (Br. 496) 6 75,000 Nicholas Pryszlak 1 25,000 97.25 ing new doors and opportunities for the UNA. All these Alice Olenchuk (Br.112) 6 55,000 steps are enhanced by the increased promotions and Stephanie Majkut 1 25,000 80.75 Nick Diakiwski (Br. 161) 5 40,000 advertising not only in UNA’s publications, but local Eugene Gulysz 1 10,000 51.50 *Stephanie Hawryluk (Br. 88) 5 25,000 papers, church bulletins, and various Ukrainian and William Slovik 1 10,000 33.30 Natalie Shuya (Br. 452) 5 25,000 national publications. Oksana Koziak 1 25,000 26.00 Another criterion used as a measuring tool is premi- The total annuity amount sold by our field agents in *General Assembly member um income. Each application for life and/or annuity is 2010 was $37,744,516. An additional $16,000,000 was ** UNA Executive Committee member accompanied by cash with application (CWA) or the + Now deceased first premium payment. For 2010 the top three individu- (Continued on page 5) THE UNA: 117 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 5

UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC.

AGENT LIFE AND ANNUITY PREMIUM RECAP REPORT NEW BUSINESS - CWA ONLY January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Name Life Face Amt Annl Prem Sgl Prem Life Prem Annuity Prem Life & Annuity **Tysiak, Gerald 4 $188,000.00 $188,000.00 **Fil, Nicholas 14 $580,000 6,164.40 $260.00 $6,424.40 10 148,628.97 155,053.37 Brodyn, Christine 2 114,135.47 114,135.47 Chabon, Joseph 7 230,000 1,897.20 1,897.20 2 99,423.40 101,320.60 Hawryluk, Judith 1 10,000 520.00 520.00 7 99,730.78 100,250.78 Bohdan, Michael 1 75,000.00 75,000.00 *Oscislawski, Eugene 21 2,900,000 9,186.75 520.00 9,706.75 1 50,000.00 59,706.75 Koziak, Oksana 1 25,000 26.00 26.00 2 48,203.61 48,229.61 **Horbaty, Gloria 1 5,000 170.30 170.30 2 25,000.00 25,170.30 **Streletsky, Lubov 25 492,000 14,922.55 14,922.55 14,922.55 Prociuk, Ulana 4 40,000 1,840.00 1,840.00 1 5,000.00 6,840.00 **Serba, Eugene 4 5,500.00 5,500.00 Palaschenko, Oleg + 2 750,000 3,407.50 3,407.50 3,407.50 Pylypiak, Myron 6 75,000 2,421.25 2,421.25 2,421.25 Milanytch, Motria 2 20,000 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 Kotch, Joyce 9 115,000 1,713.65 1,713.65 1,713.65 Kuzio, Myron 4 95,000 1,499.50 1,499.50 1,499.50 Olenchuk, Alice 6 55,000 1,124.95 1,124.95 1,124.95 Turko, Michael 2 7,000 56.35 972.00 1,028.35 1,028.35 Platosz, Adam 2 20,000 1,010.00 1,010.00 1,010.00 Hawryluk, Peter 1 1,000.00 1,000.00 Keske, Zoryana 2 15,000 810.00 810.00 810.00 Matiash, Eli 4 20,000 507.50 300.00 807.50 807.50 Boyd, Barbara 1 15,000 780.00 780.00 780.00 Diakiwsky, Nicholas 5 40,000 665.25 665.25 665.25 Hawrylciw, Peter 1 10,000 520.00 520.00 520.00 *Koziupa, Michael 3 15,000 514.55 514.55 514.55 Lopatynsky, Oksana 3 15,000 497.90 497.90 497.90 Slovik, Adolph 4 55,000 439.10 439.10 439.10 Shean, Michael 3 15,000 433.70 433.70 433.70 Fedorijczuk, George 3 35,000 426.00 426.00 426.00 **Hawryluk, Stephanie 5 25,000 140.40 260.00 400.40 400.40 **Lew, Maya 1 10,000 364.30 364.30 364.30 Luszczak, Myron 2 10,000 348.70 348.70 348.70 Soltys, George 2 10,000 333.10 333.10 333.10 Lawrin, Alexandra 1 5,000 310.00 310.00 310.00 Shuya, Natalie 5 25,000 214.50 214.50 214.50 Kolodchin, Lida 1 5,000 205.00 205.00 205.00 Boland, Genet + 1 5,000 176.20 176.20 176.20 Lysiak, Stefan 1 5,000 139.10 139.10 139.10 Pryszlak, Nicholas 1 25,000 97.25 97.25 97.25 Olenchuk, Alice 3 15,000 90.95 90.95 90.95 Majkut, Stephania 1 25,000 80.75 80.75 80.75 Gulycz, Eugene 1 10,000 51.50 51.50 51.50 Slovik, William 1 10,000 33.30 33.30 33.30

Total 162 5,839,000 52,009.45 6,442.00 58,451.45 37 859,622.23 918,073.68

CANADA **Osidacz, Eugene 2 20,000 687.50 687.50 687.50 Dolnycky, Alexandra 2 10,000 333.45 333.45 333.45 Home Office 2 50,000 480.25 480.25 480.25

Total 6 80,000 1,501.20 1,501.20 1,501.20

Home Office 45 2,202,000 13,839.34 4,665.00 18,184.34 84 3,631,517.31 3,649,701.65 Fraternal Agents 31 68,000 9,390.61 145,803.00 155,193.61 1129 37,744,516.60 37,899,710.21

*Member of the Executive Committee **General Assembly Member + Now deceased

Congratulations and thank you to everyone for an United States and Canada and we look forward to con- UNA Organizing Report... excellent job. tinuing to do so. This fact gives us great pride and confi- The UNA takes this opportunity to welcome all of its dence as we go into the community sharing with all what (Continued from page 4) new members and thank them for joining the Ukrainian the UNA has to offer our members. UNA and the National Association, the oldest and largest Ukrainian Community: Partners for Life! in renewals; for example, a one-year annuity renewing fraternal organization in the world. For product information and to see how the UNA can into a five-year annuity, thereby joining UNA’s Loyal From our modest beginnings in 1894, throughout the help you secure your family’s financial future, please contact Member Program which pays an additional .25 percent decades of the 20th century and into the 21st century, we your local branch secretary, or contact one of our profession- of interest over the then current interest rate. have served the insurance needs of our members in the al agents at the Home Office by calling 800-253-9862. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly Shameful vote for the Soviet past Recent past weighs heavily on Ukraine On April 21, 260 of Ukraine’s national deputies – that’s out of the 375 reportedly by David Marples figure responsible for those textbooks, present (where the other 75 national deputies were we don’t know, but such absen- Dmytro Tabachnyk, Ukraine’s minister of teeism is common in the Verkhovna Rada) voted for a law directing that a replica of Ukraine is currently undergoing a cri- education and science, youth and sports. the Soviet victory flag – the banner that was raised by the Red Army on the sis, according to several of its leading In fact, Mr. Tabachnyk, who has even Reichstag in Berlin on April 30, 1945 – be flown alongside the Ukrainian national intellectuals. It is not an economic quan- been chided by Ukraine’s Prime Minister flag at all administrative buildings on Victory Day. That’s the national holiday cele- dary, but rather one of self-perception and Mykola Azarov for antagonizing teach- brated on May 9 to mark the date when the Nazis surrendered to Soviet forces. The future path. Six years after the Orange ers, symbolizes what critics perceive as holiday is a leftover from Soviet days that continues to be celebrated in the Russian Revolution had appeared to put an end to the fundamentally anti-Ukrainian nature Federation, Ukraine and some other states once part of the USSR. a neo-Soviet leadership, the country has of the Yanukovych Cabinet. The national deputies who voted in support of the legislation were from the yet to establish a national identity and a How can Ukraine attain a national Party of Regions, the Communist Party and the Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc – all mem- clear direction. identity if its national leaders deny that bers of the pro-Russian majority coalition in Ukraine. Clearly this latest vote by One of its leading writers comments one exists? Ukraine’s Parliament is a continuation of the Yanukovych-Azarov government’s that, although Ukraine is celebrating its A study conducted several years ago policies to not only draw Ukraine nearer to Russia, but to bring back the “glorious” 20th year of independence, it will cease by scholar Yaroslav Hrytsak contrasted days of the USSR. to exist in 20 years’ time. popular opinion in two antithetical cities, The flag in question is the assault flag of the 150th Idrytskyi Rifle Division, one Are such statements credible? Why is namely Mr. Hrytsak’s native Lviv and of several banners of this type made to be raised by Soviet forces on the Reichstag, there such a crisis of identity today? Donetsk – one Ukrainian-speaking, but the only one that survived. It is considered the official symbol of “the victory of In terms of politics, there is no ques- Europe-oriented and pressing hard for the Soviet people, its army and fleet over fascist Germany during the years of the tion that the presidency of Viktor recognition of nationalist heroes; the Great Patriotic War” (i.e. World War II). The Russian Federation has flown this flag Yanukovych has reversed some of the other Russian-speaking, Sovietized and to mark Victory Day since 1996. The Verkhovna Rada’s legislation mandating that gains made in 2004-2005. Both western supportive of the Red Army heroes of the this banner be flown on May 9 demonstrates, once again, how Ukraine’s authorities analyst Alexander Motyl and Ukrainian “Great Patriotic War.” are unquestioningly following the lead of their Russian counterparts. writer Mykola Riabchuk have highlighted The point, however, is not that both Let there be no doubt: the victory banner is a Soviet flag, complete with the the cronyism and corruption of the identities exist, they surely do – but that hammer and sickle. True, it is not the Soviet flag, but it is a potent Soviet symbol Yanukovych team. they represent the extremities. used to glorify the power of the USSR. It is also a symbol of what the USSR truly But it was author and poet Yuri was: a totalitarian genocidal state. What did the Soviet Union mean for Ukraine? Most Ukrainians are not interested in Andrukhovych who expressed the Millions dead, millions persecuted, millions repressed. It is a past that is not meant going back to the Soviet Union, and the “doomsday scenario” in an interview on to be celebrated. younger generation cannot even remem- the website www.polit.ua (Ukrainian Opponents of the new law say it violates the Constitution of Ukraine – which stip- ber it. Politics) on April 5. Noting that Ukraine ulates the state symbols of Ukraine: its national flag, its national coat of arms and its Moreover, even the Yanukovych is divided today between “Soviet national anthem – by equating the Soviet banner of victory with the national flag. administration wishes to join the Free Russians and Ukrainians,” he maintained And, some observers say the law was passed with the intention of inflaming Trade Area of the European Union. It is that opponents of the country’s indepen- emotions in Ukraine and increasing the divide between east and west, which plays not yet confined within what Mr. dence are as numerous as its supporters. into the hands of the Kremlin and its sycophants in Ukraine. Indeed, Russian media Andrukhovych calls “the Russian space.” In this situation, normal development is sources like pravda.ru have already picked up on this, pointing to seemingly irrec- It has not even joined the Common oncilable differences between eastern Ukraine and the country’s western regions impossible. Instead, Ukraine is being Economic Space with Russia, Belarus “where the propaganda to glorify the Ukrainian nationalists who fought on the side dragged into what Mr. Andrukhovych and Kazakhstan. of the Nazis has been ongoing for over 20 years.” Those words also harken back to calls “the Russian world” under the lead- This week, Russian Prime Minister the Soviet past – the propaganda of the Soviet era that portrayed the Ukrainian ership of its east Ukrainian clan. Vladimir Putin is in Kyiv, with a mission independence movement as Nazi collaborators. Writing on March 18 on the website to coax President Yanukovych to inte- We fully share the sentiments expressed by National Deputy Arseniy Yatsenyuk Current Politics in Ukraine (http://ukrai- grate the Ukrainian economy more close- who said to the majority coalition in Parliament: “Have some national dignity!” He neanalysis.wordpress.com/), Mr. ly with Moscow. Economic pressure is added: “If you don’t love the Ukrainian state, hate the Ukrainian people and if this Riabchuk observes that the leading today’s substitute for the more forcible isn’t your country, surrender your Ukrainian passports, your deputies’ mandates and Ukrainian oligarchs are afraid of a pro- methods of the Soviet era. Already there go to where they hang red flags.” He and other opposition leaders are calling on Western policy, open competition and the is talk that the agreement on gas prices President Viktor Yanukovych to act like the leader of Ukraine and veto the law. (It rule of law. Thus, they have abandoned might be waived, and Ukraine could pay should be noted that back on April 4 Mr. Yatsenyuk had registered a draft resolution the more moderate and centrist position $350 (U.S.) per 1,000 cubic meters rather which mandated that only the state flag of Ukraine be displayed on all national hol- they held under the presidency of Leonid than its current $260. idays and special celebrations.) Kuchma (1994-2004) and opted instead Ukraine’s situation admittedly is trou- Flying the Soviet banner of victory on official buildings on May 9, 2011, will to back the Russophile group that is cur- bling, but even the Donetsk group cur- mark the first time since Ukraine declared independence in 1991 – nearly 20 years rently in power, which relies on tight con- rently in control has its own priorities, ago – that the Ukrainian state has required any flag with Soviet symbols to be trol and brutal crackdowns against oppo- and these are national by default. They flown. “Hanba” – shame! nents, in the best of Soviet traditions. have no wish to be subsumed to the inter- Regarding the pro-Ukraine policies ests of their larger neighbor. heralded by the Orange Revolution, Ultimately then, Ukraine may be Kyrylo Halushko, a sociologist from defined not for what it is, but what it is Mykhailo Drahomanov National not. May Turning the pages back... University in Kyiv, speaking at the And the key goal for Ukrainian intel- University of Alberta last week, com- lectuals should be to find issues of com- mented that they were identified closely mon consent to identify what is Ukraine Last year, on May 6, 2010, during a briefing in Kyiv, the day with the personal fortunes of President without alienating a large portion of the 6 after a monument to Stalin was unveiled in Zaporizhia, Viktor Yushchenko and thus disappeared population. The recent past remains too Ukraine’s former President Leonid Kuchma (1994-2004) said from view once the latter’s popularity divisive to be used as a basis. 2010 he was totally against the opening of monuments to Soviet dic- began to drop sharply. Thus, national The first task is to build up a strong tator Joseph Stalin. symbols such as Ivan Mazepa, Symon opposition force that embraces democra- “I’m totally against this… There should be at least a local Petliura, and the Famine-Holodomor of cy and the centrism of the Kuchma era referendum on such issues, but if this is done without rhyme or reason, then I think it’s 1933 are barely recognized in contempo- without the corruption. The removal of absolutely incorrect,” he said. rary school textbooks. Minister Tabachnyk should be the first In a letter on behalf of Metropolitan Hilarion of Volokolamsk, head of the External An additional problem has been the task, and focus should be on the parlia- Church Relations Department of the Moscow Patriarchate of the Russian Orthodox mentary election set for October 28, Church, to Alexander Prokhanov, the editor-in-chief of the newspaper Zavtra, the Rev. David Marples, a history professor, 2012. Given the growing unpopularity of Phillip Ryabykh, deputy head of the department, wrote: “Stalin established an inhuman directs the Stasiuk Program for the Study the government, there is a real opportuni- system, and nothing can justify it – neither industrialization, nor the nuclear bomb, nor of Contemporary Ukraine at the ty to bring change. the preservation of the borders, nor even the victory in the Great Patriotic War, because University of Alberta’s Canadian The response to Mr. Andrukhovych is not Stalin but our multiethnic people accomplished all this.” Institute of Ukrainian Studies. The arti- encapsulated by the title of Ukraine’s Stalin’s regime, added the Rev. Ryabykh, “was based on terror, violence, suppression cle above was originally published in national anthem: “Ukraine is not yet of personality, lies and snitching. This regime devoured itself when the executioners The Edmonton Journal on April 13. dead!” themselves were turned into victims, and its success was temporary.” “As a result of Stalin’s [domestic] policy, we are currently reaping the harvest of extremism, nationalism and xenophobia,” said the Rev. Ryabykh. Whether they’re 15 or 50, Mr. Kuchma said that the number of soldiers killed during World War II could not be compared with the number of those who died in Nazi Germany. Stalin, he said, “used give your children a gift subscription to people as cannon fodder.” “Therefore, we can say that we gained a victory by quantity, rather than quality,” Mr. The Ukrainian Weekly. Kuchma added. “So I think that monuments to such people should not be built.” To subscribe call 973-292-9800, x 3042 Source: “Kuchma against monuments to Stalin in Ukraine,” (Interfax-Ukraine), or e-mail [email protected]. The Ukrainian Weekly, May 2010. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 7

FOR THE RECORD The things we do ... UCCLA position on the CMHR by Orysia Paszczak Tracz

The following statement was issued by We do reject having any “hierarchy of the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties suffering” implied or advocated in this Association (UCCLA) on April 9 in museum’s galleries and exhib- Confessions of a pysanka nut (cont’d) response to reports that have misrepresent- its. UCCLA’s “Animal Farm” postcard ed its position on the Canadian Museum does not ‘paint Jews as pigs.’ Claiming of Human Rights (CMHR), including that is a calumny. Back in April 1987 (yes, children, in pysanky. My collection of kystky descriptions of its latest postcard – featur- And, those introducing offensive the olden days....) I wrote a three-part includes American and Canadian ones, as ing the cover of the Ukrainian edition of remarks made by Islamic extremists into article for The Ukrainian Weekly titled well as some very fine ones from “Animal Farm” by George Orwell and the this debate and then implying that “Confessions of a pysanka nut.” Nothing Ukraine. quotation “All animals are equal but some UCCLA or its supporters share their much has changed since then – in the It’s been a while since I had time to sit are more equal than others” – as a depic- views, are indulging in yet another exam- pysanka nut realm, that is. I still have the down for a good pysanka writing session, tion of Jews as pigs. ple of deceit. same designation. but bright red, scarlet and brick still run Misrepresentations have been broad- The orchestrated outcry about the I thought of this as I began going through my veins. So there is no way I cast about the Ukrainian Canadian Civil “Animal Farm” postcard reflects the des- through my pysanka supplies in prepara- am giving up my pysanka writing Liberties Association’s position with peration of those who, having failed to tion for a move. We are leaving a two- “skarb” (treasure), which took me years respect to the taxpayer-funded Canadian counter UCCLA’s legitimate concerns and-a-half-story house after 40 years for to amass. The books – ah, such wonder- Museum for Human Rights. over the proposed contents and ongoing an apartment, and the sorting, deciding, ful books – cards and photos also stay, The UCCLA wants all 12 CMHR galler- governance of this national institution, “de-accessing” and packing is mind-bog- although I did give up the pysanka puz- ies to be thematic, comparative and inclu- are now resorting to bully-boy tactics and gling. zles – they found a home at the Pysanka sive. We have never opposed the inclu- name-calling to obfuscate the truth: that To other members of my family (i.e., Museum in Kolomyia. I donated them, sion of the Shoah (Holocaust) in a gallery most Canadians want this publicly fund- my husband), this is just a cabinet full of and then returned about five minutes recalling the many incidents of genocide ed museum to focus on Canadian stories large glass jars with some dried dye stuff later for something I forgot. The museum and crimes against humanity that have and human rights, not human wrongs. at the bottom, a whole bunch of beeswax staff was already working on one of the befouled human history. Genuine dialogue can still reconcile in various forms of meltdown, many puzzles. They did not know the word We are, however, against any group’s this controversy. We believe Israel Asper kystky, and other sundry pysanka-related “skladanka” – I forget what they called suffering being elevated above all others had a genuine and decent vision of what items. it. in this national museum, and that this museum could become, for Canada What do you mean “they’re just old My hoard of pysanky, my own and the includes allocating a separate gallery for and the world. We believe his dream can jars”!? To me, they’re precious. For ones bought in various places in Ukraine, the genocidal Great Famine of 1932-1933 still be achieved. But it won’t be if all we Pete’s sake, where are you going to find is now in an enormous storage container in Soviet Ukraine, the Holodomor. do is fall upon each other. a large wide-mouthed mayonnaise or (still light and easy to carry, since the Overwhelmingly, (60.3 percent) The distinguished Holocaust scholar peanut butter glass jar anymore?! It’s all pysanky are empty). I got the usual Canadians reject preferential treatment Prof. Michael Marrus, has said recently plastic now – not the best to store dyes funny looks when I asked for empty egg for any group. And we have never equat- that the CMHR “needs a rethink.” in. Those jars are a treasure, as any cartons at the store. When I explained ed the Holocaust with the Holodomor or Exactly right. We’ve been saying so all pysanka writer will know. I have had why, the clerk thought it was a perfectly any other genocide. along. these supplies for years. reasonable request. After all, this is An indication of the Mesozoic Era of Winnipeg. this assemblage is the brittleness of the One supermarket discovery I’m very LETTER TO THE EDITOR sewing elastic bands – who knew they pleased with is a way of protecting the get old? I use these for drafting the paral- larger goose pysanky. The foam net sock lel lines of various width (rubber bands coverings for the Fugi apples and gour- Since I joined we have performed at are uneven). OK, I admit, I didn’t write met pears are perfect – and the store is St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York pysanky last year and my conscience still happy to let you collect the discarded Need a change? City, at Merkin Hall (Lincoln Center bothers me. ones in the bins. They’re also great for area), in Washington and in various The dried-up residue at the bottom of wrapping pysanky for mailing. Join Dumka! beautiful Ukrainian churches in the tri- some jars with the crystallized crud on Dear Editor: state area. At every concert the appre- top of the now-powdered dye is an In our new home, I will have a place ciative attendees have greeted us with a award-winning science project for some for my books, embroidery, and pysanky. Three years ago my college-aged son truly generous Ukrainian spirit. It is kid. Then there’s the miniature fakir And everything will be all right. bluntly stated “Mom, you just don’t do heartwarming and reminds you that our board that I made – but it’s not a bed-of- anything that is fun.” I thought about it, music touches people. nails for some Indian holy man – just a Orysia Tracz may be contacted at ory- and he was right. I was a single mom Consider joining this wonderful cho- small one for drying the varnished [email protected]. spending 60 hours a week at work, and rus if you live in the New York/New the rest of the time I donated every free Jersey area. I promise that you will not hour volunteering for various functions regret it. I have made wonderful at the Ukrainian American Youth friends, as well as wonderful music in Association. And, while I enjoy my job the past three years. If you are interest- To The Weekly Contributors: and the volunteer positions, they still ed, please visit www.dumkachorus.org We greatly appreciate the materials – feature articles, news stories, press clippings, letters to constituted work. for additional information. the editor, photographs, etc. – we receive from our readers. In order to facilitate preparation of A week later I received an e-mail from an unexpected source telling me Lesia Cebrij-Rago The Ukrainian Weekly, we ask that the guidelines listed below be followed. that Dumka was starting a Bound Brook Cranford, N.J. branch for New Jersey residents. I took • Persons who submit any materials must provide a complete mailing address and daytime a chance and walked into a room full of We welcome your opinion phone number where they may be reached if any additional information is required. strangers. I have not regretted it. The songs that the Dumka Chorus The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes • News stories should be sent in not later than 10 days after the occurrence of a given event. performs are classical, truly beautiful, letters to the editor and commentar- • Photographs (originals only, no photocopies or computer printouts) submitted for publica- and lift your soul to the next level. The ies on a variety of topics of concern to tion must be accompanied by captions. Photos will be returned only when so requested and the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian director, Vasyl Hrechynsky, cares about accompanied by a stamped, addressed envelope. If sending digital photos, please send only the selections and the way the songs are Canadian communities. 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NEWS AND VIEWS DP camps and the preservation of our heritage

by Bohdan Malaniak to share the memory of their experiences in the camps we were given the opportunity to continue our education, with the community at large by hosting an exhibit of worship according to our religious beliefs, participate in After World War II, many Ukrainians found them- commemorative items from the camps. This exhibit will a variety of sports in order to keep physically fit, and be selves outside the borders of their homeland. Although be called “Archives of Life in the Displaced Persons’ part of active Ukrainian youth organizations. the Soviets encouraged and tried to force them to return Camps.” So, for all of our many accomplishments and the pres- to their country, they knew the reality in life of the A committee on archives of DP camp life (Komitet ervation of our culture and faith, we express our grati- Communist “utopia” and refused to go back. These refu- Archiviv Taborovoho Zhyttia) was conceived by former tude to our parents, our elders, faculty and clergy for all gees were called “displaced persons” (DPs). student of the Ukrainian Gymnasium in Regensburg, their unselfish efforts to instill their values in us while Now, looking back, we realize that those misfortunes, Germany, composed of former students who had attend- we were growing up in the camps. in the end, perhaps by Divine Providence, actually ed higher education, high school, middle school, trade The archives committee is composed of Bohdan Gol, became a blessing. schools and other educational entities at the camps, as president; Borys Zacharchuk, vice-president; Irena From the displaced persons, the Allied Forces discov- well as other former residents of the camps. The com- Stercho, secretary; and Daria Fedak, treasurer. ered the truth about communism. The Allies provided mittee hopes that the Ukrainian community will be Camp representatives are Anna Havryluk, food, shelter and clothing, and quickly organized DP enthusiastic about the value of this unique project and Ashafenburg; Slava Bilas, Bayreuth; Jarko Saldan, camps for them throughout occupied Germany and will respond positively to its appeal. Berchtesgaden; Lubomyr Luchanko, Salzburg; Petro Austria after World War II (1945-1950). These camps Human events are best preserved if a society leaves Krul, Karsfeld; Alexander Slonevskyj, Landshut; Daria became a country within a country, encompassing behind some evidence of their existence for future gener- Shust, Mittenwald; Nadia Oranska, Regensburg; Jaroslav schools, hospitals, churches, an administration and a ations. Our generation was very fortunate. We were able Rozumnyj, Dillingen. social network. to preserve many historical records during our journey to Ihor Sochan is coordinator of the next gymnasium Now, many years later, the remaining survivors wish freedom while living in the DP camps. In those camps reunion of schools in Bayreuth, Berchtesgaden, Karsfelt, Landshut and Regensburg. Press committee members are Jaroslav Lyktej, Bohdan Malaniak and Dr. Jaroslav Rozumnyj. The program, including exhibits, will take place on May 18-20, 2012, at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center in Jenkintown, Pa. The event will include an exhibit of archival materi- als, such as photos, letters, posters and publications, along with the presentation of film and videos depicting the lives at the DP camps, as well as annual reunions, especially at Soyuzivka. Organizers also would like to include a “boasting” section, highlighting the accom- plishments of outstanding former residents of the DP camps and their contribution to society. The newly organized committee is seeking any publi- cations, newsletters, posters, letters, etc. We are very much in need of photos, especially those of historical value, e.g., the repatriation by Soviet authorities of Ukrainian and other nationalities then living in occupied Allied Forces territory. We ask readers to submit the needed materials at their earliest convenience. Please include the date of the activ- ity, the event, and the names of persons appearing in the photo. Also please indicate whether you would like the materials to be returned or included in the permanent archives. All materials should be sent to: Komitet Archiviv Demonstrations against forceful repatriation of Ukrainians to Soviet Union on the streets of Regensburg, Taborovoho Zhyttia, Ukrainian Educational and Cultural May 30, 1946. Center, 700 Cedar Road, Jenkintown, PA 19046.

Manchester center is the heart and nucleus of a community

by the Rev. Ewhen Nebesniak practice, sports, school on Saturdays and and tried to instil in the hearts of their ties, begging for a place to stage a SUM on Sundays. children the same love they felt for Christmas concert or other important MANCHESTER, England – Six years As soon as I could stand on my own Ukraine, their mother country. events. Now my generation can teach ago, the Ukrainian Cultural Center in two feet, my parents would bring me to I always get somewhat emotional when their children how to instill in their own Manchester – a hall with a capacity of 300 the club in Whalley Range and that’s I write about the community in children a sincere love of Ukraine. The performing space, archives, school class- where I started to frequent Saturday Manchester, where I was born and raised, continuity in our community is restored es, and restaurant – burned down unex- school. Later it was the club in Brideoak because I am who I am: a stalwart and, hopefully, the good work my parents pectedly due to a short circuit, leaving the Street. I was in Rome, in the Minor Ukrainian patriot and priest, thanks to the did with me will be prolonged for genera- local community in dire straits and the Seminary, when the club on Smedley Manchester community where I was tions to come. inability to continue activities inherent in Lane was acquired. raised and where I grew up. How many of Though the building itself is standing, keeping alive Ukrainian culture within the Everything I learnt in those cultural those, who tried to imbue in my heart and it needs a lot of interior work in order to community and transmitting it to future centers was very useful, and still is, in my soul a sincere love for Ukraine, amongst function on a regular basis. A good generations of Ukrainians in Manchester. work as a priest, first in Rome, then Lviv them my father, lie in their graves in vari- 100,000 pounds – a huge sum of money – An ethnic community without its own and now in Bolton. In those centres I ous Mancunian cemeteries. I have very has to be collected. Therefore, a Hall cultural center is destined to disappear came to know about our traditions (e.g., fond memories of them all and will, till Reinstatement Fund has been created, and with grave consequences for younger gen- St. Nicholas representations, Christmas the day I die, cherish the moments I spent with it, a committee responsible for fund- erations, leaving them without any knowl- and Easter customs). with them at the Ukrainian Cultural raising. A car lottery has been organized at edge of their cultural background and her- And for the older generations the club Center, wherever it was situated. the cost of 1 pound per ticket, 5 pounds itage. was an anchor of salvation, socially and Six years ago, because of a technical for a bundle of five tickets. Tickets are For my generation of Ukrainians the culturally. It was a place where they could fault, most probably a short circuit, the available at most of the Ukrainian clubs in center – call it “kliub,” “domivka” or congregate in order to go down memory hall in Manchester burned to the ground, Britain. The car is the prime prize, but “oseredok” – was the only place we had, lane, talk about the war, their villages, with dire consequences for all the com- there are also other prizes to be won. aside from home, where the only language communicate good and less good news, munity. (Visit the website www.augb-manchester. we heard was Ukrainian. It was, practical- and celebrate happy events (weddings, But after six years of various planning org.uk for more information about the ly, our second home. There were no dis- christenings, wedding anniversaries, views, all sorts of tribulations, painstaking rebuilding of the hall with updated photo- cos then, no computers, no video cameras “zabavy”) alongside sad ones, such as moments for the finalization of planning graphs of the work done thus far, and the and no mobile phones, so our whole life funeral wakes. permission paperwork, the hall has been lottery.) after school revolved around the club. But, most importantly, they had the rebuilt and is standing for all to see. The Contributions may be sent to Hall Every single day there was something possibility to remember and celebrate Ukrainian community in Manchester now, Reinstatement Fund, 31 Smedley Lane, going on that required our presence: important historical dates with all kinds of once again has a place of its own. Cheetham, Manchester M8 8XB or Rev. dance rehearsals (twice a week), “akademiyi” (special programs). In the There is no longer any need to knock Ewhen Nebesniak, 104 Lonsdale Road, Ukrainian Youth Association (SUM) choir club they kept alive their “Ukrainianism” on the doors of other Ukrainian communi- Heaton, Bolton, BL1 4PN. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 9

“Three Stories “Genocide Revealed” wins for best documentary of Galicia” MONTREAL – The feature documen- tary film “Genocide Revealed” has just to premiere won first prize, The Albert Statuette, at the 2011 Litchfield Hills Film Festival (formerly the Kent Film Festival) for best U.S.-Ukraine Business Council documentary. Held at New Milford, WASHINGTON – The feature doc- Conn. On April 7-10, the film festival’s umentary “Three Stories of Galicia,” awards ceremony was held on Saturday, produced by two local filmmakers, April 9, by founders and directors Frank Olha Onyshko and Sarah Farhat, will and Patrice Galterio. be shown in the United States for the The festival showcases films in vari- first time in May, premiering in the ous categories, creating a platform for Washington-Baltimore area, with filmmakers to reach the broadest possible three special showings at Landmark audience. Theaters on Tuesday-Thursday, May “Genocide Revealed” had its festival 10-12. The premiers are open to the public screening on Saturday, April 9, public. followed by a question and answer period The documentary film offers a with the film’s producer-director, Yurij unique glimpse into the events that Luhovy. Participating also was Adriana took place during and after World War Luhova, cameraperson on the film’s pro- II in the Eastern European region of duction. Galicia. The film pays tribute to the Present in the audience was Lana Babij Adriana Luhovy many unknown heroes of that war, the of the Connecticut Holodomor Litchfield Hills Film Festival directors Frank and Patrice Galterio present the regular people who rose above fear Committee, who has been working tire- best documentary award to Yurij Luhovy (center) for “Genocide Revealed.” and prejudice to do what was right lessly with her committee members to instead of what was easy: a Jewish include the Famine-Genocide in the Holodomor is also an American story as are no monetary prizes for winning, but a family that chose to save its worst state’s classroom curriculum for students. some Famine-Genocide survivors came win for this documentary helps spark enemy; a Ukrainian woman who “Genocide Revealed” is a welcome addi- to America after World War II and, with more public awareness. Winning for best endured the theft of her children to tion to be included into the teacher’s kit, the community, tried to alert the U.S. documentary generates more interest in save her country; and a Polish priest as this documentary captures the broad government and public of Stalin’s crimes the subject and helps get this story into the who risked everything to end the sec- scope of Stalin’s genocide against the against the Ukrainian people in Soviet- mainstream,” Mr. Luhovy commented. tarian hatred that tore at his parish. Ukrainian nation. occupied Ukraine. This television pro- To arrange a showing of “Genocide Ms. Onyshko of Bethesda, Md., a During the festival, Mr. Luhovy was gram, whose executive producer is Revealed” or to help support this project, native of Lviv, Ukraine, and Ms. interviewed on the CTV television pro- Gregory Van Antwerp, serves 14 towns in readers may write to: Yurij Luhovy, Farhat of Washington, a native of gram “Local Edition” hosted by Philis western Connecticut. MML Inc., 2330 Beaconsfield Ave., Beirut, Lebanon, traveled throughout Cortese about the making of the Famine- “During these international festivals, Montreal, QC H4A 2G8; e-mail, western Ukraine and eastern Poland Genocide documentary and the back- ‘Genocide Revealed’ is being seen by the [email protected]; telephone 514- over a period of four years. In this ground of the Holodomor. general public, most learning abut the 481-5871 or visit the website www. region shrouded by speculation and Mr. Luhovy mentioned that the Holodomor for the very first time. There yluhovy.com. controversy due to its untold history, they discovered an amazing wealth of stories that had been hidden from not only the West, but also from families. Recording the survivors’ memories became a race against time as many of Soprano Stefania Dovhan has another hit them were already in their late 80s or older. That’s how the stories of a Jew, a Ukrainian and a Pole, that were repressed for so many years by the Soviet Union, were able to be told side by side, for the very first time. “Three Stories of Galicia” has been shown with great success at the Cannes Film Market, Hamburg Film Festival, and theaters in Lviv, Kyiv and Ottawa. Another achievement was the film’s translation into Ukrainian and its narration by the famous Ukrainian actress Ada Rogovceva. Morgan Williams, director of gov- ernment affairs for the Washington office of SigmaBleyzer Private Equity Management Group and serves as president of the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council (USUBC), said the USUBC along with several other per- sonal, corporate and organizational financial sponsors, including the DAAR Foundation, “have been proud to support, over the past several years, the making of this historic documen- tary.” Additional support has been provided by the U.S.-Ukraine Foundation (USUF). The Washington-Baltimore area screenings are on: May 10, at 7 p.m. at Landmark E-Street, 555 11th St. NW, Washington, DC 20004; May 11 Carol Rosegg at 7 p.m. at Landmark Harbor East, 645 S. President St., Baltimore, MD NEW YORK – In her second engagement with New York City Opera, Ukrainian American soprano Stefania Dovhan won 21202; and May 12, at 7 p.m. at plaudits from the public and press alike for her performance as Adina in the delightful Donizetti opera “The Elixir of Love.” Landmark Bethesda Row, 7235 One critic said she sings her music “with flair and fluidity ... in a fuller, darker timbre than the light soprano that we’re used to.” Woodmont Ave., Bethesda, MD Another wrote: “Stefania Dovhan’s crystal-clear, ringing top notes and lustrous lower ones combined to express Adina’s con- 20814. The two filmmakers will be flicted feelings toward [her would-be suitor] Nemorino.” In a production that has been transported from the Italian countryside present at all three screenings to lead to the 1950s American Southwest, Ms. Dovhan appears in a blonde Marilyn Monroe wig and a waitress uniform as the owner a post-screening Q&A session. of Adina’s Diner, a popular gathering place for bobby-soxers and men in leather motorcycle jackets. The Kyiv-born soprano For more information about the made her New York debut with a breakout performance in NYCO’s 2009 production of Mozart’s “Don Giovanni.” In this year’s film, visit www.threestoriesofgalicia. March-April performances, Adina throws up her hands in dismay as gas-station attendant Nemorino (David Lomeli) and the com. swaggering Sergeant Belcore (Jose Adan Perez) vociferously vie for her affection. – Helen Smindak 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

A CALL TO ACTION Hardly by coincidence, ahead of Mr. Kyiv ignores... Putin’s visit, Ukrainian prosecutors charged former Prime Minister Yulia Help save Cleveland’s (Continued from page 2) Tymoshenko with exceeding her authori- ty when she instructed the Naftohaz Mr. Putin did not conceal his disap- Ukrainy national oil and gas company to Lesia Ukrainka statue pointment and cancelled his briefing for conclude the 10-year contract with journalists after meeting with the Gazprom in January 2009 (Kommersant- Ukrainian president (UNIAN, April 12). Ukraine, April 12). Also, a criminal case Rather than discussing the Customs over the contract was opened against the Union, Mr. Azarov during his meeting then CEO of Naftohaz, Oleh Dubyna with Mr. Putin preferred to focus on gas, (Inter, April 16). telling his Russian counterpart that the Ukrainian Deputy Procurator General 2009 contract should be revised. The Renat Kuzmin said on a talk show on contract was unfair, he repeated – as he Inter TV on April 15 that the 2009 gas did during several previous meetings contract violated Ukrainian laws, making with Mr. Putin (UNIAN, April 12). it possible to cancel with the help of Speaking in China on April 16, Mr. international courts. It remains to be seen Azarov told the Bloomberg news service whether Messrs. Yanukovych and that Russian gas should cost Ukraine Azarov will try to cancel the contract $200 per 1,000 cubic meters. Ukraine through the courts or whether it is only will pay $293 this quarter and the price an element of pressure on Russia. may reach $340 by the end of 2011. If Kyiv opts to sue Gazprom, this may Gazprom insists that Ukraine has to result in another “gas war” between the adhere to the price formula stipulated by two countries ahead of the presidential the January 2009 contract, but Kyiv election in Russia and parliamentary argues the price paid according to the elections in Ukraine, both scheduled for formula is too high compared to the pric- 2012, with unclear consequences for the es paid by other major importers of ruling elite in Ukraine. Mr. Yanukovych, Russian gas such as Germany and who is usually cautious in dealing with The Cleveland Ukrainian community with the newly dedicated Lesia Ukrainka Poland. Russia, is unlikely to take such a risk. Monument in 1961. As Gazprom has no intention of low- Mr. Yanukovych admitted during a meet- ering the gas price in addition to the dis- ing with Mr. Barroso in Kyiv that by Marusia Kvit-Flynn The Lesia Ukrainka statue is an inte- count which was granted to Ukraine one Ukrainian courts had no powers to can- gral part of the Ukrainian Cultural year ago in exchange for extending the cel the contract (ITAR-TASS, April 18). CLEVELAND – Ukrainian National Gardens, which were established in 1940. basing of the Black Sea Fleet in Women’s League of America Branch 8 of The three original bronze busts that were Sevastopol by 25 years, Kyiv has tried a The article above is reprinted from Cleveland is leading an effort to restore unveiled at that time were those of Ivan different tactic. Kyiv indicated that it Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission the statue of Ukraine’s beloved poetess, Franko, Taras Shevchenko and may turn to the courts in order to cancel from its publisher, the Jamestown Lesia Ukrainka. Volodymyr the Great – all works by the the 2009 contract. Foundation, www.jamestown.org. The beautiful bronze monument is Ukrainian modern artist and father of located in the Cleveland Cultural Gardens cubism Alexander Archipenko. The statue at Rockefeller Park in Cleveland. This of Lesia Ukrainka standing almost 15 feet year marks the 50th anniversary since its tall was added in 1961 and was executed ruble-based currency union. This would unveiling in 1961 through the efforts of by the renowned Ukrainian sculptor Ukraine’s government... reduce Ukraine to dependence on the UNWLA Regional Council of Ohio. Mykhailo Chereshniovsky. (Continued from page 2) Russia’s Central Bank, which would set The passage of time has taken a physi- Larisa Kosach-Kvitka, better known as the currency course and rates of cal toll on the statue. The bronze shows Lesia Ukrainka, died at age 42. Her short with the existing agreement fully. On that exchange, imposing them on Ukraine. signs of extreme wear, and the base is life exemplified the power of the human condition, Mr. Putin did not rule re-exam- 2. Joining the Russia-Belarus- Kazakhstan Customs Union. This should cracking and threatening the stability of spirit and Ukrainian national dignity and ining the gas price, and tasked Deputy the monument. The monument is in criti- qualify Ukraine to further discounts on identity. She lived from 1871 to 1913 Prime Minister Igor Sechin to do so with cal need of restoration or it will soon the price of Russian gas. This would, when even the word “Ukraine” was the Ukrainian side. The Russian govern- deteriorate beyond repair. however, kill Ukraine’s prospect to sign banned by the Russian Empire. However, ment is clearly inclined to consider a fur- an association agreement and a deep-and- she continued to write poems in the ther discount, in return for substantial Ukrainian language under the controver- comprehensive free trade agreement asset transfers from Naftohaz Ukrainy to sial pen name of Lesia Ukrainka. (DCFTA) with the European Union, Russia. Although she suffered from the painful which both Brussels and Kyiv plan to On April 19, Mr. Sechin held talks disease of tubercular arthritis, her male sign by this year’s end. with Ukrainian First Vice Prime Minister counterparts lauded her as a woman who 3. Forming a joint company of possessed a “character of steel.” Her Andriy Kliuyev in Kyiv. They agreed to Gazprom and Naftohaz Ukrainy. This 12-volume collection of poetry, consid- set up a group of experts to re-examine could take the form of a “merger” (Mr. ered too nationalistic, was blocked by the gas price. Mr. Azarov asked Mr. Putin’s opening gambit); a 50 percent-50 Russian censors. Among her most famous Klyuyev and the Fuel and Energy percent joint venture (Mr. Yanukovych’s works were her plays, “Boyarynia” and Minister Yurii Boiko publicly to “deploy response); Gazprom takeover of “Lisova Pisnia,” and her most famous all the arguments, all analyses, all their Ukrainian gas transit pipelines or distri- poem was “Contra Spem Spero.” knowledge,” in order to persuade the bution networks, under the rubric of The goal of the UNWLA is to raise the Russian side (Interfax-Ukraine, April “privatization” in Ukraine (Gazprom funds needed to restore this historic stat- 12-14, 19, 20). Vice-Chairman Valery Golubev’s propos- ue to its former glory for a 50th anniver- Rather than persuasiveness, however, al, RIA Novosti, April 7); or Gazprom sary rededication ceremony that will take Moscow expects material concessions investment in the Ukrainian transit sys- place on August 28 at the Cleveland from Ukraine in return for a second phase tem’s modernization, apparently in return Cultural Gardens. of lowering the gas price. Mr. Putin and for some form of control over it (Mr. The league is currently planning a ben- other Russian officials, as well as Azarov’s suggestion, Interfax-Ukraine, efit banquet on May 7, with Metropolitan Gazprom, are suggesting a rather wide April 12, 13). Opera bass Stefan Szkafarowsky, and the range of quid-pro-quo options: Such would be Ukraine’s price to pay, famed bandurist Julian Kytasty as guest 1. Switching to Russian ruble account- if Donetsk industrialists and the govern- artists. ing (or in an even more radical version, ment representing them fail to adapt the Anyone interested in helping UNWLA ruble pricing) for Russian gas supplies to steel and chemical industries to the Branch 8 reach its goal for this noteworthy Ukraine. In his April 20 annual report to requirements of a modern economy. cause may donate to the Lesia Fund. Tax- Russia’s Duma, Mr. Putin aired this idea, deductible donations may be sent to: Marta attributing the initiative to Ukrainian The article above is reprinted from Hruszkewycz, 4447 Sarasota Drive, leaders themselves (ITAR-TASS, April Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission Parma, OH 44134. Please make checks 20). Mr. Putin’s remark implies drawing from its publisher, the Jamestown The Lesia Ukrainka monument today. payable to UNWLA Branch 8, Lesia Fund. Ukraine into a would-be ruble zone and Foundation, www.jamestown.org.

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Edited and compiled by Matthew Dubas Drexel hosts annual SUSTA conference in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA – The Federation of Ukrainian Student Associations of America (SUSTA) held its annu- al conference at Drexel University, hosted by the Drexel Ukrainian Society (DUS) on April 8-10. More than 30 students and young professionals attended the conference, which was opened with a meet- and-greet held at Landmark Americana restaurant on Friday. On Saturday, the conference continued with pre- sentations on Ukrainian history, culture, people, politics and current events. Presenters included Sviatoslav Karavansky, Ukrainian dissident who was imprisoned for 31 years by the Soviet government; Prof. Mark Andryczyk of Columbia University; Prof. Orest Pelech of Princeton University; Kateryna Stecyk, a Fulbright scholar who spoke via Skype from Ukraine; Julian Haida, who spoke on his documentary film “Block Four: Chernobyl 2011”; Roman Dubenko, former member of SUSTA and current board member at the Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center in Jenkintown, Pa.; Janice LeSueur, Ukraine Special Needs Orphanage Fund. Other who addressed the conference were Adriana Helbig on “Politics, Piracy and the Commodification of Popular Music in Ukraine,” and Maksym Plakhatnyuk on “Diplomatic tradition of Ukraine and Ukrainian Students in the U.S.A.” A representative of the Ukrainian Consulate spoke and a documentary film Andrew Zwarych about activist Volodymyr Ariev, a journalist and defend- Participants of the 2011 SUSTA conference, hosted by Drexel Ukrainian Society. er of democracy in Ukraine, was screened. The keynote speaker was Myroslava Gongadze, the Yanukovych,” followed by a wine and cheese reception. surer. Founded in 1953 in New York, SUSTA represents widow of slain journalist Heorhii Gongadze, who spoke The evening’s events concluded with a social gathering and defends Ukrainian interests in the international on limited press freedoms under the Yanukovych admin- at the Ukrainian League of Philadelphia. forum, advocating for Ukrainian studies to be estab- istration. On Sunday, participants explored the City of lished in some of the major universities throughout the Following the official conference and elections of a Brotherly Love and its historical and artistic tourist United States, and organizes financial assistance for stu- new board, participants boarded a bus to the Ukrainian attractions. dents without means. SUSTA’s work helped to create the Educational and Cultural Center in Jenkintown, Pa., SUSTA’s leadership for 2010-2011 included Vera three chairs of Ukrainian studies at Harvard University, where Prof. Alexander Motyl of Rutgers University Partem, president; Olya Yarychkivska, vice-president; including history, literature and language. spoke on the topic “Ukraine After One Year of Ostap Tymchuk, secretary; and Roxolana Starodub, trea- In the late 1980s SUSTA’s activities began to wane, but in 2007 SUSTA was reinvigorated and began to organize annual student conferences. SUSTA was established to foster cooperation among Ukrainian student organizations and to promot their interests at large. A non-profit organi- zation run by students and alumni of Ukrainian descent, it promotes the formation of local Ukrainian clubs at American universities and supports Ukrainian clubs with resources and ideas for events. The Drexel Ukrainian Society, led by Arusia Watters, president, has been growing since its revival in 2008, with the mission of disseminating knowledge about Ukraine’s history, politics, culture and heritage, while cultivating an active Ukrainian community at a large university. The newly elected SUSTA board will be led by Mr. Plakhotnyuk, president. For more information on SUSTA, readers are encour- aged to visit www.ukrainianstudents.org, www.sustacon- SUSTA President Vera Partem addresses ference.org or the group’s Faebook page, www.facebook. the conference particpants. Myroslava Gongadze delivers the keynote address. com/group.php?gid=2204518354.

Pinchuk scholarship offers NYC marathon run to raise opportunity to Ukrainian citizens funds for cancer research PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Victor mentation of the received knowledge in PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Matthieu a day in her life. I thought that if my Pinchuk Foundation is offering scholar- Ukraine. Bouadana will be running in the New mom can fight lung cancer, then I can run ships for students with Ukrainian citizen- Applicants must demonstrate excel- York City Marathon on November 6 as 26.2 miles in about four hours while rais- ship commencing a one- or two-year lence, leadership and a commitment to part of Fred’s Team, which is raising ing money for cancer research.” master’s degree at the world’s best uni- return to Ukraine to work there for at money for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Mr. Bouadana said that donations versities. It provides grants up to $50.000 least five years. Also, they must have Cancer Center charity team. large and small will be accepted, and all (U.S.), covering up to 60 percent of the been accepted by the university of their Fred’s Team has raised over $45 mil- donations are tax-deductible, with all of overall cost for students up to the age of choice. lion since 1995 and 100 percent of the the money going toward cancer research. 35 who want to pursue a master’s degree Students should apply online by May money goes directly to pioneering cancer Visit the donation page at http://mskcc. in: agricultural studies, environmental 15. Further information on the scholar- research. Mr. Bouadana’s goal is to raise convio.net/site/TR/FredsTeamEvents/ studies, law and public administration. ships and how to apply can be found on more than $5,000 for this charity. For Freds_Team?px=1965415&pg= Other fields of study might be considered the World Wide Studies for Ukraine web- more information on Fred’s Team, visit personal&fr_id=1460. by providing a convincing plan of imple- site: www.worldwidestudies.org. http://mskcc.convio.net/site/ Questions or comments, may be sent PageServer?pagename=ft_home. directly to Mr. Boudana via e-mail, The “Generation Uke” page accepts photo submissions for the photo of In a message Mr. Bouadana posted on [email protected], or by contacting the month space, which features Ukrainians being Ukrainian. the social networking site Facebook, he him on Facebook. Send photos to: [email protected] or The Ukrainian Weekly, P.O. wrote: “As some of you might know, my “Thank you for your support and dona- Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. mom was recently diagnosed with lung tions,” Mr. Bouadana wrote. “I hope to cancer after never smoking or being sick see many of you come race day!” 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

Moreover, Russia ensured itself the possi- economic expediency,” Mr. Yushchenko Both the Our Ukraine and Party of Kharkiv agreements... bility of keeping its fleet on Ukrainian terri- said. “Our lives and safety can’t be mea- Regions crowds were mired in apathy and tory after 2019, practically at a symbolic sured in cubic meters of gas.” indifference – indications that it was likely (Continued from page 1) price,” he added. About 500 supporters listened, having they were being paid to appear. Protests were held in Kyiv on April 27, a been bused from neighboring oblasts. Our Photographers and cameramen recorded the Constitution of Ukraine, which forbids year after the Verkhovna Rada ratified the Ukraine reported that its delegates from the the protesters sitting, chatting and hiding foreign military bases on Ukrainian soil. Kharkiv agreements during a violent ses- Ternopil and Chernivtsi oblasts were pre- their faces from the camera lens, embar- The 2017 withdrawal was supposed to ful- sion in which eggs flew and fist fights vented from arriving in Kyiv by traffic rassed to be photographed. fill that constitutional provision. erupted. Hundreds of police officers force- police, who intimidated the bus drivers. Andrii Levus, one of the organizers of Defenders of the Kharkiv agreements fully pushed back angry protesters, arrest- Ever since the Yanukovych administra- the Opir (Resistance) grassroots organiza- said they saved Ukrainian industry from ing a handful who refused to comply. tion took power, the Internal Affairs tion, said the Party of Regions was paying economic disaster, having exceedingly high The tone of this year’s protests was Ministry has implemented a policy of stop- each supporter $10. prices for natural gas – $450 per 1,000 markedly different. Eager to score political ping buses of protesters from arriving in He held an Opir demonstration that drew cubic meters – that Ukraine’s former Prime dividends from the event, Our Ukraine held Kyiv, as well as threatening bus companies no more than 50 protesters. The university Minister Yulia Tymoshenko agreed to with a party congress at the Mariyinsky Palace with having their licenses deprived should students who appeared wore masks to Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in just behind the Parliament building that they accommodate protesters. ensure that they wouldn’t be expelled for January 2009. Scores of factories and thou- was tailored for the television cameras. Those Our Ukraine supporters who did participating in an anti-government protest. sands of jobs were rescued, they claimed. Former President Viktor Yushchenko arrive weren’t especially enthusiastic. Once the Our Ukraine party congress Critics, however, said it wasn’t worth it. appeared on the small stage with dishev- Political observers were confident these concluded – voting on a resolution that “It’s understood that the price for gas eled hair. He read a speech critical of the supporters were paid to show up, as were demanded the denunciation of the Kharkiv would have been even higher if not for the Kharkiv agreements from a stack of papers, those of the Party of Regions of Ukraine. agreements – its supporters merged with Kharkiv agreements, but the extension of flipping through them disinterestedly, look- They surrounded the neighboring the Opir crowd and headed towards the the presence of the Black Sea Fleet was ing up infrequently and rarely breaking Parliament building, which has become a Presidential Administration building. among the most fundamental goals of from his characteristic monotone. standard tactic for the Party of Regions “Russia systematically violates the Russian foreign policy in its relations with He compared the Kharkiv agreements to whenever they anticipate a protest. agreement’s conditions on the temporary Ukraine,” said Oleksander Sushko, director the Pereyaslav Treaty signed by Ukrainian The violence and rancor of last year’s presence of its fleet on Ukrainian territory,” of the Institute for Euro-Atlantic hetman Bohdan Khmelnytsky in 1654, protest – at which Regions supporters the resolution stated. “To this day, not a sin- Cooperation in Kyiv. which was used by the Russian tsar as a cursed and even threw items such as shoes gle rental agreement has been signed for “Therefore, the results don’t balance out. pretext to wreck any gains made towards at the government opponents – had entirely sites used by the Russian fleet. Ukraine Russia gained everything it wanted, practi- Ukrainian independence. dissipated as those believing in the Party of didn’t receive a fair rental payment for the cally paying nothing since Ukraine is pay- “Never until this had any European Regions had become as disenchanted as 18,000 hectares (44,000 acres), of land, ing the regional price [for natural gas]. nation placed on a single scale security and their Orange counterparts. including dozens of kilometers of the best moorings and coastline. As a result, we lose billions of dollars in budget revenues which are supposed to be directed towards the socio-economic development of Crimea and Sevastopol.” Such serious matters were contrasted by a protest scene that grew comical when the anti-government demonstrators walked past the Regions supporters at Parliament and invited them to join them in walking towards their next protest at the Presidential Administration. Little animosity was felt between the two camps, both having understood that they were essentially stage actors hired for political show. Among the anti-government protesters, however, were a handful of consistent crit- ics and activists, who personally experi- enced the restrictions of individual rights imposed by the Yanukovych administration. Andrii Tarasenko, leader of the Stepan Bandera Tryzub organization whose mem- bers are being persecuted by the Yanukovych administration, called upon the protesters to abandon the national elections, which he called a “choice without a choice.” He called for a “national revolution” as Ukraine’s only solution, echoing the idea offered by the previous speaker, Mykola Kokhanivskyi, one of Ukraine’s leading anti-government activists who gained fame for sawing off the head of the Vladimir Lenin statue in Kyiv. A row of police officers greeted the pro- testers behind a metal railing on Bankova Street at the Presidential Administration, not allowing them to draw within several hun- dred feet of the building. The Party of Regions had also conveniently positioned rows of its supporters at the building’s entry. That evening, about 1,500 supporters from 14 opposition parties gathered at the Taras Shevchenko statue in central Kyiv, where their respective leaders took turns denouncing the Kharkiv agreements and calling for their immediate denunciation. Former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko didn’t appear because she was being questioned at the Procurator General’s Office as part of investigations into crimes she allegedly committed while in office. Ms. Tymoshenko has appeared for questioning by prosecutors several dozen times since December of last year. The 14 parties agreed to have their sup- porters march to the Presidential Administration following the protest, which concluded around 7:30 p.m. Yet, when crunch time came, only a few hun- dred Svoboda nationalists bothered to make the effort, confirming the political apathy that has overtaken Ukraine. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 13 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

and Mr. Kalintsau and sentenced them to on the occasion of Passover. President their close and constructive cooperation,” NEWSBRIEFS two days in jail in order to isolate them for Yanukovych said during the meeting that the Ukrainian diplomat said. He said that the 25th anniversary of the Chornobyl church property should be returned to evidence of this was the fact that, for the (Continued from page 2) nuclear disaster. On April 25 Polatsk denominations under state control. “The first time in many years, following a meet- authorities rejected a request by Mr. issues of church property are extremely ing of the NATO-Ukraine Commission the Minsk OKs rally, bans march Kalesnik to hold a public gathering to sensitive. This is evidenced by an analysis sides adopted a joint statement outlining MINSK – Minsk city officials granted mark the Chornobyl anniversary. Mr. of the appeals coming to me.” (Religious the parameters of cooperation in various permission for a gathering on April 26 to Kalesnik said officials decided to isolate Information Service of Ukraine) areas. Mr. Gryshchenko said that NATO the two activists with the jail sentences so Secretary General Anders Fogh mark the 25th anniversary of the Experts comment on Kharkiv accords Chornobyl nuclear disaster, but banned a they would not be able to organize an Rasmussen had noted the important role planned march, RFE/RL’s Belarus Service unsanctioned gathering. (RFE/RL) KYIV – Most experts polled by the Ilko of Ukraine in maintaining peace and secu- rity through its participation in the alli- reported on April 20. Yury Khadyka, Patriarch Sviatoslav on red flags Kucheriv Democratic Initiatives chairman of the NGO Chornobyl Path’s Foundation (DIF) view the Ukrainian- ance’s certain operations. During the organizing committee, told RFE/RL the LVIV – Patriarch Sviatoslav of the Russian Kharkiv agreements of 2010 as an meeting, the sides discussed possible rally would be held in the Peoples’ Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church said on obvious defeat for Ukraine in terms of cooperation in the nonproliferation of Friendship Park in Minsk on April 26. The April 22 that if the Verkhovna Rada national interests, it was reported on April weapons of mass destruction, the fight original plan was to march from the decides to celebrate Victory Day (May 9) 20. The survey was conducted by the DIF against terrorism, cyber-threats and the Academy of Sciences to the Chornobyl on the official level with the red flag as a on April 13-19. DIF Director Iryna issue of energy security. They also raised Chapel in Minsk, as the Chornobyl Path symbol of victory over fascism, that deci- Bekeshkina spoke at a press conference at the issue of creating a missile defense sys- usually does every year on the anniversary sion will satisfy one part of society and which the survey results were released. tem in Europe. “During the consultations, of the disaster. Mr. Khadyka said Minsk offend the other. The Verkhovna Rada has Experts’ assessments of the state of we better understood the alliance’s plans authorities explained their refusal on April mandated that the Soviet victory flag be Ukrainian-Russian relations after the in this regard. We are interested in a dia- 19 to allow the march by citing a law that flown during Victory Day festivities along Kharkiv gas-for-basing deals are divided logue with NATO regarding missile bans processions near subway stations. with the Ukrainian flag. The flag is a sym- almost equally: some believe that these defense, but before the question of our “Every year they allowed [us] to march, bol of the Soviet victory over Nazi relations have improved, others feel they possible participation in these plans is but this year they say it is against the regu- Germany during World War II or, as it is remained unchanged. “Among the positive resolved, we still need to analyze our own lations [and] no further explanations were known in Soviet parlance, the Great developments in bilateral relations most opportunities, political aspects and the given,” he said. (RFE/RL) Patriotic War. The opposition accused the experts have noted improvement in tone, level of benefit for our own interests,” Mr. Party of Regions of rocking the boat to and the intensification of contacts at the Gryshchenko said. He said that the ques- Belarusian activists jailed divert Ukrainians from growing prices and highest level,” Ms. Bekeshkina said. The tion of creating a European missile defense system was at the stage of “con- POLATSK, Belarus – Two Belarusian double-digit inflation. (Religious “cold war” between Russia and Ukraine Information Service of Ukraine) that arose during the presidency of Viktor ceptualization.” The diplomat said that the activists detained in the northern city of creation of such a system in Europe would Polatsk on April 25 were sentenced to two Yushchenko has been overcome and Yanukovych meets with Church reps Russia has ceased to show contempt for have “serious political consequences.” days of jail on April 26, RFE/RL’s Belarus (Ukrinform) Service reported. Viktar Kalesnik and KYIV – On April 21 President Viktor the Ukrainian leadership. Positive shifts Alyaksandr Kalintsau were found guilty of Yanukovych of Ukraine met with the are also seen in Russia’s consent to start EU on Ukraine and Customs Union using “vulgar words while talking loudly” heads and representatives of the traditional demarcating the boundary, the revival of in a public place. Mr. Kalesnik told RFE/ Christian denominations and religious economic relations and an increase in KYIV – Ukraine’s cooperation with the RL that he and Mr. Kalintsau were organizations that comprise the All- trade between the countries. The biggest Customs Union of Russia, Belarus and detained in a cafe in Polatsk on April 25. Ukrainian Council of Churches and negative in the bilateral relationship is the Kazakhstan will be based on World Trade He added that the policemen who testified Religious Organizations. The gathering strengthening of Russia’s influence and Organization (WTO) principles, and it will as witnesses at the trial were not there was opened with an introductory state- pressure on the humanitarian policy of not affect the European integration of when they were arrested. He said their tes- ment by the president in which he greeted Ukraine and, consequently, the “creeping Ukraine, Ukrainian President Viktor timony was stumbling and controversial. the representatives of Christian Churches Russification of Ukraine,” experts believe. Yanukovych said at a meeting with Mr. Kalesnik said authorities detained him on the occasion of Easter and greeted Jews Ms. Bekeshkina noted that most experts European Commission President Jose evaluated the current state of Ukrainian- Manuel Barroso, who was on a visit to Russian relations as the subordination of Kyiv. According to April 18 news reports, the interests of Ukraine to Russia. At pres- Mr. Yanukovych stated: “Ukraine has a CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS ent there is no coherent strategy in bilater- strategic plan for integration with the al relations and cooperation occurs only in European Union, which is confirmed by TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x 3040 certain sectors, which are not always the law of Ukraine on the principles of domestic and foreign policy. But the world or e-mail [email protected] mutually beneficial, she summed up. (Ukrinform) does not stand still, and the changes that occur in our neighbors, the establishment SERVICES PROFESSIONALS President approves NATO program of the Customs Union among Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus, are forcing us to KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor reckon with them, create mechanisms of Yanukovych has approved an annual cooperation with the Customs Union. We national program of cooperation between will definitely do it, and I am convinced Ukraine and NATO in 2011, it was report- that this will not just affect the creation of ed on April 14. The program is aimed at a free trade area between Ukraine and the conducting democratic reform and EU, but in future contribute to the integra- improving Ukrainian legislation, in partic- tion process throughout Eurasia.” The ular, adopting laws on elections, civil ser- Ukrainian president noted that in the near vice, public organizations and lawyers’ future the Russian Federation and offices, as well as drafting a national strat- Kazakhstan are to become members of the egy to prevent and combat corruption in WTO. “Therefore, the principles in our 2011-2014. The program includes relations, both bilaterally and at the level Ukraine’s energy security, reform of pub- of cooperation between Ukraine and the lic administration and the criminal justice Customs Union, will be based on the prin- system, cooperation with the European ciples of the WTO,” he stressed. Mr. Union and international organizations, and Barroso at a press conference after his the fight against terrorism. A separate sec- meeting with Mr. Yanukovych admitted tion in the program is dedicated to defense the possibility that there may be instru- and military issues. Under a decree signed ments of Ukraine’s cooperation with the by the president, the Cabinet of Ministers Customs Union, but said Ukraine’s simul- was instructed to work out and approve taneous accession to the Customs Union within a month an action plan on the and the free trade area with the EU would implementation of the annual national pro- be impossible. (Ukrinform) gram in 2011. As previously reported, in July 2010 the Verkhovna Rada adopted a Ukraine, EU sign deal on nuclear safety law on the principles of domestic and for- eign policy that stipulated Ukraine’s non- KYIV – A signing ceremony for the aligned status and envisaged “constructive Annual Nuclear Safety Action Program cooperation” with NATO in areas of inter- 2010 Part II took place in Kyiv on April est for Ukraine. (Ukrinform) 18 in the presence of Ukrainian President OPPORTUNITIES Viktor Yanukovych and European Gryshchenko on non-alignment policy Commission President Jose Manuel Barroso. The conclusion of this document KYIV – The non-aligned status of will create a legal and financial framework Earn extra income! Ukraine does not restrict its cooperation The Ukrainian Weekly is looking for the following: a joint nuclear security Run your advertisement here, with NATO, Foreign Affairs Minister program on improving operational effi- for advertising sales agents. Kostyantyn Gryshchenko said at a press in The Ukrainian Weekly’s For additional information contact ciency, compliance with safety and effi- Maria Oscislawski, Advertising Manager, conference after a meeting of the NATO- ciency of personnel at Energoatom and its CLASSIFIEDS section. The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. Ukraine Commission in Berlin on April 15. “Ukraine and NATO are continuing (Continued on page 19) 182

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John Siutryk

81, of Orlando, Florida, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011, at Vitas Hospice in Winter Park.

John was of Ukrainian descent, born January 28, 1930, in Zhalychi, Poland, son of Stephan Siutryk and Anna Mazuryk. As a very young teenager, John was involuntarily conscripted into the German army and was displaced from his family. Arrangements were made for him to immigrate to the United States, where he became a U.S. citizen on March 8, 1954. John served as a medic in the United States Air Force and retired on September 1, 1971, with over 20 years of honorable service. He later worked for and retired from the U.S. Postal Service. John was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 4287 in Orlando, FL, and of the DAV.

John is survived by his wife of 39 years, Ruth Siutryk, step- children Sonny Smith, Venice FL; Sherry Houser and son-in-law Matthew Houser, Orlando, FL; Robin Dunlap and son-in-law Scott Dunlap, Oviedo FL; grandchildren James Smith, Gainesville FL; Brittany and Sean VanDyke, Venice, FL; Laura Dunlap, Oviedo FL; and great-grandchildren David and Keelan. With great sorrow we announce that A memorial service was conducted at 10:00 AM on Friday, Jaroslaw “Jerry” Kuc April 29, 2011, at Baldwin-Fairchild in Oviedo. Following the ser- passed peacefully on Friday, April 22, 2011, after a short illness. vice, an Interment and committal service were held at Chapel Hill cemetery in Orlando, FL. Born March 19, 1927, in the village of Karbarivci, Poland, he was the son of Theodor and Varvara (Kostruba) Kuc, a devoted husband of 35 years to Irma and a loving father to Jerry, Jr. Jaroslaw immigrated to the United States in 1950. After working one year in the knitting industry, he was drafted into the military and honorably discharged in 1953. After becoming a U.S. citizen in 1954, he opened a retail store in Ridgewood, NY. In 1986 Jerry and his wife purchased a motel in Shohan, NY. His many interests included reading, collecting stamps and coins, and the outdoors. He was also very active in the Ukrainian community. He brought humor wherever he went. Jerry will truly be missed. Reposing was held on Tuesday, April 26, at St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Catholic Church, 144 Sarah Wells Trail, Campbell Hall, NY, followed by a burial at Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery, Campbell Hall, NY. Arrangements were under the care of the Donovan Funeral Home, Inc., Goshen, NY. To leave the family a personal condolence, please visit www. donovanfunerals.com.

With great sorrow we announce that our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, great-great-grandmother and sister Barbara Tyzbir née Lapa Passed into eternity on Friday, April 1, 2011, at the age of 85. She was born November 20, 1925, in Kharkiv, Ukraine. Funeral services were held on Friday, April 8, 2011, at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ, followed by interment at St. Andrew’s Cemetery in South Bound Brook, NJ. In deep sorrow daughter – Anna with husband Peter son – Michael grandchildren – Paul, Luke, Jean, Stephen, Mark great-grandchildren – Michael, Destiny, Crystal great-great-grandchild – Miles Extended family in the US and Ukraine Вічная пам’ять A 40th day Divine Liturgy will be said on Sunday, May 8, 2011, at 8:30 a.m. at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Passaic, NJ. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Celebrating Shevchenko from a different perspective The students read a story that appeared The students were also interested by in the March 8 issue of the U.S.-Ukraine the recognition both men received in the Foundation newsletter. In it the author, nation’s capital, Washington. McConnell Robert A. McConnell, described pointed out the location of their respec- Shevchenko’s long and intense friendship tive monuments and the fact that the with a black American actor, Ira Aldrich. portraits of both were displayed at [Editor’s note: A fuller version of that Howard University. story appeared in The Ukrainian Weekly The students conducted their own on March 20.] research on the lives of both men, found “Our students became very engaged in portraits of them in Shevchenko’s art their research, and found many parallels books and had them enlarged for the between the two great men and the hard- presentation. They also researched the ships they endured and conquered,” many cities around the world where explained their teacher of Ukrainian and monuments to Shevchenko have been music, Irene Dychiy. erected. The road Aldrich was forced to take, The program included recitations of performing to raptured audiences in Shevchenko’s poems in Ukrainian and Europe because he was not able to get English, a narrative of the lives of the prominent Shakespearean roles on the two men, also in both languages, and the New York stage, paralleled the path taken singing of several Shevchenko poems by Shevchenko, born a serf, whose free- put to music. All the students age 3 to Petro Koutun dom was purchased by fellow artists who 14, took part in the program. It was led Each of the fourth graders spoke at the ceremony honoring Shevchenko. recognized his great talent. The fact that by two seventh-grade students, Mark the two men visited each other, sang Baranovsky and Danylo Shnyak. CHICAGO – For most of the 75 years has held a Shevchenko commemoration in together and found comfort in each oth- Mrs. Dychiy noted that “this long-ago it has served the Ukrainian Village in March. This year, the event particularly er’s company had great meaning for the friendship had relevance in the social Chicago, St. Nicholas Cathedral School captured the imagination of the audience. students. issues the students are studying.”

UNWLA Branch 56 celebrates its 20th anniversary by Ann-Marie Susla Yarymovych introduced the founding members in attendance, while Olha Hron NORTH PORT, Fla. – The Milena and Irena Zyznomyrska presented them Rudnycky Branch (No. 56) of the Ukrainian with a red rose. National Women’s League of America The founding members present being (UNWLA) in North Port, Fla., celebrated its honored were Ms. Nawarynsky, the first 20th anniversary on Sunday, March 27, branch president, Irena Radzykewycz, 2011, with a luncheon and reception at Nadia Iwanczuk, Alexandra Yaskiw, Jacaranda West Golf and Country Club. Halyna Nestorowycz, Anna Mariani and Guests were welcomed by Oksana Maria Hrab. Lew, president of Branch 56, and by Also recognized were past and current Roxolana Yarymovych, mistress of cere- presidents of the North Port Branch: Ms. monies for the affair. The guest of honor Nawarynsky, Marika Bilynsky Soltys, was Marianna Zajac, national president Orysia Swystun, Chrystia Lazor Stecyk, of the UNWLA, accompanied by her hus- Iwanna Holowata and Oksana Lew. band, Myron. Ms. Yarymovych also Honorary national members Ms. introduced Anna Macielinski, second Nawarynsky, Iwanna Ratych, and Iwanna vice-president of UNWLA, and her hus- Marytinetz, branch honorary presidents band Ostap, Olha Czerkas, president of Mmes. Nawarynsky, Swystun and Branch 124 in St. Petersburg, Fla., and Holowata, and branch honorary members Maria Nawarynsky, first president and a Maria Chornij and Nadia Iwanczuk were The Mria quartet (from left): Olha Pasternak, Maria Kovalska, accompanist founding member of Branch 56. also recognized for their service. Orest Lazor, Nadia Lobur and Zoja Fylypowych. Nadia Iwanczuk led everyone in the Ms. Lew then announced the naming of “Women’s League Prayer” and the Rev. Lubow Ingram as a newly appointed honor- 56 is named, and Mary Beck and her work branch to be delivered to The Ukrainian Dr. Severyn Kovalyshin offered a bless- ary member of Branch 56. Ms. Ingram during the beginnings of the UNWLA in Museum on the occasion of its 35th anni- ing, while Ms. Macielinski offered a toast received this distinction in recognition of America. She emphasized the importance versary celebration. Ms. Zajac then pre- for the occasion. Everyone then observed her many years of dedication and service to and mission of this women’s organization sented Ms. Lew with an award of appreci- a moment of silence for all the departed the musical endeavors of the branch. that supports human rights, freedom of ation for the Milena Rudnycky Branch. members. The main speaker, Ms. Zajac, spoke of speech and a free press, especially now, The program continued with Ms. After a delicious luncheon, Ms. Milena Rudnyckyj, in whose honor Branch when Ukraine finds itself at a decisive Nawarynsky briefly speaking of the crossroads in its history. beginnings of the branch, Tania Silecky Ms. Zajac continued by touching on the speaking about the branch’s patroness, achievements of UNWLA in the past three and Roxolana Yarymovych outlining its years of her term, such as the establishment specific achievements. of the unwla.org website that is easily acces- Roma Steckiw Long then entertained the sible to every member. She applauded the guests with a medley of Ukrainian melodies many contributions made by the members on the bandura, and the Mria quartet, com- of UNWLA Branch 56 in the past 20 years. posed of Olha Pasternak, Maria Kowalsky, Branch members are strong supporters Nadia Lobur and Zoia Fylypowych, accom- of The Ukrainian Museum in New York panied by Orest Lazor, performed several City, the monthly journal Our Life, and songs. The anniversary committee chairper- student scholarships and charitable fund- son, Romana Guran, thanked all attendees ing for the elderly and needy in Ukraine. and closed the festivities. They we are diligent in spreading The 20th anniversary of Branch 56 was information about Ukraine through cul- also commemorated at a special meeting tural and scholarly events in southwest held at St. Mary’s Parish Hall on Tuesday, Florida, and they enlighten the public on March 29, as the members gathered to issues such as Holodomor and hear Ms. Zajac speak in greater detail of Chornobyl in local classrooms. the importance and work of the UNWLA. Since its beginnings with 18 members, She also took questions and comments the Milena Rudnycky Branch now the from the floor and thanked everyone for a At the anniversary luncheon (from left) are: Anna Macielinski, UNWLA second vice- largest branch with 98 members, has beautiful and successful anniversary cele- president; Maria Nawarynsky, the first president of UNWLA Branch 56; Marianna donated approximately $150,000 to vari- bration, after which everyone relaxed, Zajac, UNWLA president; Roxolana Yarymovych, mistress of ceremonies; Oksana ous causes supported by the UNWLA. Ms. enjoyed refreshments and had the oppor- Lew, UNWLA Branch 56 president; and Roma Guran, committee chairwoman. Lew prestend a check for $2,000 from the tunity to visit with Ms. Zajac. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 17 Korinya ensemble cultivates its Ukrainian roots

by Helen Smindak the 12-foot long mountain horn known as the trembita. NEW YORK – Like the Von Trapp Alexandra (Lexi), 12, takes her clari- Family singers who made the hills of the net expertise to school, playing bass clar- Austrian Alps come alive with the sound inet/clarinet in her seventh grade band of music, the children of the Korinya and first-chair bass clarinet in the All- Ukrainian Folk Band, hailing from the County band; she also likes the viola and Shawangunk Mountains in upstate New sopilka, and finds expression for her York, are dedicated to fostering the songs vocal talents by singing in the All-County and music of their ancestors – in their Chorus and her school chorus. case, the sounds of Ukraine. Six-year-old Zorian assists whenever Korinya’s five American-born young- the script calls for drum beats or the sters are gaining popularity as an amateur sound of the telenka (Carpathian wooden Ukrainian musical troupe at festivals, flute), and enacts the role of Spiridon the street fairs and museums. Spider in the puppet theater. They chose the name Korinya, the Ukrainian word for roots, because it sym- Folk dancers, too bolizes what is important to them – close- The musicians are also members of the ness with their heritage, with the earth Kerhonkson Ukrainian Dancers, a folk- and with other human beings. dance group founded by the late Elaine The young musicians/singers, mem- Oprysko and now led by Andrew and bers of the Shepko-Hamilton family, have Maria Oprysko. appeared at Ukrainian festivals in New Roxolyana, Zoya, Stepan and Zorian York City and Toronto, and at a number are the children of Halyna Shepko- The Ukrainian Museum of outdoor fests in upstate New York. Hamilton and Richard Hamilton, vice- The five members of the Korinya Ukrainian Folk Band, all members of the Last summer, the four oldest young- president of A-Tech, a branch of a build- Shepko-Hamilton family, present a puppet show. Roxolyana (left) plays bandura sters and their mother traveled to Ukraine ing materials testing firm. Lexi, Mr. as Lexi and Zoya stand ready to hand props to puppeteers Zorian and Stepan. to take part in Kyiv’s Krayina Mriy Hamilton’s niece, came to be a much- (Country of Dreams) folk-arts festival. loved daughter and sibling through fate. on clarinetist and Cheres folk troupe the Carpathian village of Kryvorivnia in Recently in New York for a Ukrainian Welcomed into the fold at age 8 when her bandleader Andriy Milavsky for sopilka Yara Arts Group productions at the Museum booking, the Korinya ensemble mother died, she quickly settled into fam- training and Halyna Remezova for LaMaMa Theater in the East Village and staged a marionette show with puppets ily routines, developed a taste for Carpathian fiddle instruction. the Ukrainian Institute of America on they made with clay from their land and Ukrainian cooking and learned to speak “Our home-schooling group – my 79th Street and Fifth Avenue. wool from their sheep at their Ukrainian within a year. children and other local youngsters, many Last summer’s visit to Ukraine to par- Shawangunk Ridge Farm, near the town Until a year ago, the youngsters were of whom were not Ukrainian – were ticipate in the two-day Krayina Mriy folk of New Paltz in upstate New York. home-schooled by their mother in a excited to learn Ukrainian music and how arts festival generated memorable and Two performers worked puppet strings group that included both Ukrainian and to play a traditional wooden flute,” Mrs. emotional moments. Foremost among as the others played violin and bandura non-Ukrainian children. Shepko-Hamilton says. “Andriy had to them was an interview with journalist music and sang about “Baba Liuba and The troupe’s repertoire focuses on place an order for 60 sopilkas in Ukraine Iryna Shtohryn, who invited the Spider Spiridon,” a winter folk tale writ- Ukrainian folk music and songs they’ve for all the kids who wanted to learn. Americans to appear on a TV program ten and directed by their mother, Halyna heard since infancy from their mother Sopilka rented a bus and the kids traveled marking the 73rd anniversary of the death Shepko-Hamilton, who provided narra- and their devoted grandmother, Hania to New York to perform at St. George’s of Mrs. Shepko-Hamilton’s maternal tion from the sidelines. After the stage Shepko, who is present at almost all Ukrainan street fair in the East Village.” grandfather, the famous Ukrainian monu- show, the performers wove decorative Korinya performances to encourage and Although Korinya has been perform- mentalist painter and pedagogue objects from straw and demonstrated the support her grandchildren, and offers ing Ukrainian folk music, Mrs. Shepko- Mykhailo Boichuk. technique for visitors. home-made Ukrainian goodies – honey- Hamilton says she would like the chil- A student of renowned artists in Paris Four of the young artists are bandura flavored “medivnyk” (honey cake) and dren to learn Ukrainian classical music – and a graduate of fine arts institutions in players and have a handle on a wide vari- crisp “khrustyky” (pastry twists) – for “we’d like to use classical sheet music by Munich, Vienna and Krakow, Mr. ety of other instruments. audience tasting at Christmas-season con- Ukrainian composers, but it’s so hard to Boichuk developed the style of simplified Roxolyana, 16, principal second violin certs. find.” monumental forms which became known and concertmaster of the SUNY New “Music is a big part of our lives,” says as Boichukism. Often attacked by official Shawangunk Ridge Farm Paltz College Youth Symphony, plays Mrs. Shepko-Hamilton. “Roxolyana critics in Ukraine for “nationalism,” violin, sopilka and piano. started learning violin at a Suzuki music The family home is a 23-acre botanical Boichuk was executed in 1937, and all of Zoya, 14, a clarinet player in her high school when she was 2, and Zoya fol- sanctuary called Shawangunk Ridge his paintings and frescoes were destroyed. school band and cellist in the College lowed when she was 2 – she had the tini- Farm, where the youngsters enjoy riding The ensemble gave a performance at Youth Symphony, enjoys playing other est violin I’ve ever seen.” their horse, Jake. That is, when they’re Kyiv’s famed folk art repository, the Ivan instruments as well – sopilka, piano, vio- “I learned to play violin along with not practising bandura, violin, sopilka Honchar Museum, before an audience lin, accordion and duda (Carpathian bag- them –it’s a Suzuki credo that parents and and the like (from one to two hours that included curator Petro Honchar and pipe). children should learn together – and we daily), carrying out domestic chores or his wife, Ukraine’s songbird Nina Stepan, 13, plays the accordion, like performed at local Ukrainian community tending to farm animals – sheep, goats, Matvienko. his maternal grandfather, the late Tom functions and Suzuki concerts. My chil- rabbits, ducks and Jake the horse. Some The Korinya group also appeared at a Shepko, a New York commercial artist dren were active in SUM in Ellenville participate in school sports, others in folk festival in Lviv, visited an orphanage who enjoyed playing lively accordion and the Plast camps at Soyuzivka, where school musicals. in Rivne and a nursing home in Ivano- renditions of Ukrainian melodies at the I taught singing to pre-school children,” Their life is varied and sometimes hec- Frankivsk, and made an excursion to Kobasniuk Travel Agency annual tour she related. tic, packed with weekend trips to perform Kryvorivnia for a warm reunion with reunions, held in the 1970s and 1980s at Six years ago, mother and children at festivals and fairs like the Hudson members of the Hutsul caroling troupe. the UNA’s Soyuzivka. He’s also fond of joined Plast Ukrainian Scouting Valley Earth Day celebration in In line with the family’s belief that it’s the French horn, the duda and a variety of Organization members of Kerhonkson, Rhinebeck, N.Y., or Soyuzivka’s important to care for others, the Korinya Hutsul woodwind instruments, including N.Y., to form the Sopilka group, calling Ukrainian Cultural Festival or helping ensemble has been collecting goods to their mother run a Ukrainian Village send to the Rivne orphanage. So far, 19 dance workshop at the three-day Dance boxes have been mailed, and plans call Flurry festival in Saratoga, N.Y. Some for packages to be sent to other orphanag- Saturdays are spent at the New Paltz out- es in Ukraine. door market, selling soap (made at home This month, the Korinya ensemble by their mother) and herbs from the fami- invited students from the local Ukrainian ly garden. school to meet their farm animals, watch On Sunday mornings in the summer, how baking is done in the family’s out- the children and their mother sing in the door oven, and learn how to create choir at St. Volodymyr Ukrainian “vytynanky,” Ukrainian paper-cutting Orthodox Chapel in a wooded glade at designs. Soyuzivka; in cold-weather months, they During the next few months, the take part in liturgies celebrated at the youngsters will record a new CD featur- local Ss. Peter and Paul Chapel. ing songs of the Ukrainian winter cycle, a Thanksgiving weekends at their home follow-up to the two they recorded last embrace an annual bandura workshop for year – “Korinya” and “Korinya Kids.” local Ukrainian children conducted by They’ll be in New York on May 15 to master bandurist Julian Kytasty. take part in St. George’s Ukrainian Summertime brings an eagerly awaited Festival. In September, making their sec- course in bandura artistry at the ond Canadian appearance, they will per- Kobzarska Sich bandura workshop in form at Toronto’s Ukrainian Festival. Emlenton, Pa. In their own inimitable way, the Roxolyana Shepko-Hamilton plucks a violin as her siblings raise their voices in There have been exciting trips to New Korinya kids keep on cultivating their song during a Korinya Ukrainian Folk Band concert. York to appear with Hutsul carolers from Ukrainian roots. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

Eastern Catholic bishops plan “Encounter 2012” ST. LOUIS – An intensive two-day publishing arm of ECA (the Eastern meeting was held in mid-March within Catholic Bishops of America. ECA forms sight of this city’s iconic Gateway Arch Region XV of the United States and the forward-looking Museum of Conference of Catholic Bishops. Westward Expansion. For the third Encounter, on the theme It was in this setting that delegates “Together in Christ,” the thrust is to from Eastern Catholic Churches from involve as many of those involved in edu- across the country gathered to formulate cation and evangelization programs of plans for a trend-setting event scheduled these Eastern Catholic Churches. Since for next year. the material produced by God With Us Groundwork for the gathering was provides a pre-K through Grade 8 series begun more than a year ago when mem- of texts and teachers’ manuals, as well as bers of ECED (Eastern Catholic Eparchial a wide assortment of material for high Directors of Religious Education) formed school, college or other adult enrichment a subcommittee to explore ways to con- programs, this planned Encounter is an vene catechists and other interested per- outgrowth of the Churches’ mission to sons for a program designed to share “teach all nations.” experience and expertise in communicat- The week’s delegates to the March ing the Gospel message to the million- meeting were chosen by the hierarchs of plus members of the country’s varied the Eastern Catholic Churches to come Eastern Catholic traditions. together for the purpose of providing a Similar “Encounters” were convened program that assists that mission. The planners for the “Together in Christ” Encounter of 2012 are: (seated, from twice before. The first, organized by The subcommittee of ECED had met left) Sister Marion Dobos, OSB, Bishop Nicholas Samra, Dr. Barbara Y. Lutz, Rome, was held in 1999 in Boston and four times already – in Orlando, Fla., Sister Jean Marie Cihota, OSBM, (standing) Father John Lucas, the Very Rev. was open primarily to bishops of the Sybertsville, Pa., Detroit, and Houston – George David, Mitred Archpriest John Kachuba, Msgr. Peter Waslo, the Very multi-ritual Eastern Catholic Churches to form a framework upon which the del- Rev. Gregory Noga, Nazar Sloboda, Archimandrite Nicholas Zachariadis, the with parishes in the United States of tradi- egates can build. The subcommittee Very Rev. Paul Voida and the Rev. Edward Cimbala. tions that include the Armenian, includes Bishop Nicholas (Samra) of the Byzantine and Syriac liturgical families. Melkite Greek-Catholic Church, geographic areas of the country with size- Eparchy of Passaic; the Very Rev. George In 2006 in Chicago, the Encounter was (Newton, Mass.); the Very Rev, Gregory able populations of various Eastern David, Byzantine Romanian Eparchy of broadened to present a program that was Noga and Dr. Barbara Y. Lutz of the Catholics: for the East Coast, the New St George, Canton, Ohio; Sister Marion open to a larger number of participants – Byzantine Catholic Eparchy of Passaic York/New Jersey area; in Cleveland, to Dobos, OSB, Byzantine Ruthenian primarily those in eparchial catechetical (New Jersey); and Father John Lucas of serve Detroit, Chicago and Pittsburgh offices. the Ukrainian Eparchy of St. Nicholas in Archeparchy of Pittsburgh; Mitred The meeting also commemorated the Chicago, each of whom explained aspects areas; and a West Coast site in southern Archpriest John Kachuba, Byzantine 35th year of collaboration between of the program. California. The planning process has a Ruthenian Eparchy of Parma, Ohio; Eastern Catholic Churches whose com- Upon the conclusion of the meeting in target date of late summer early fall 2012 Nazar Sloboda, Ukrainian Eparchy of St. bined resources produced texts, audio and St. Louis, the delegates were assigned for the three Encounter sites. Nicholas, Chicago; Father Paul Voida, visual products and other items to present tasks to provide a working plan with Along with the co-chairs, delegates Byzantine Romanian Eparchy, Canton; authentic Eastern theology. The resultant details to be made available as soon as able to be present were: Sister Jean Marie Msgr. Peter Waslo, Ukrainian endeavor supplies educational material there is specific information to report. Cihota, OSBM, Byzantine Ruthenian Archeparchy of Philadelphia; and Rt. distributed by God With Us Publication, The original concept is to hold a week- Eparchy in Phoenix, Ariz.; the Rev. Rev. Archimandrite Nicholas Zachariadis, the product of the work of ECED, the end (Friday-Sunday) Encounter in three Edward Cimbala, Byzantine Ruthenian Byzantine Romanian Eparchy in Canton. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 19

Our Ukraine – People’s Self Defense of Ukraine is one of the key tasks in the Observation Mission; she never commit- NEWSBRIEFS (OU-PSD) political bloc in the Ukrainian development of the state. According to ted any crimes in that country, the mis- Parliament. He was arrested on December him, the promo clips are similar to those sion reported. The mission also noted that (Continued from page 14) 26, 2010. The Court of Appeals in Kyiv that are now broadcast on CNN, BBC and human rights activist Maksym Kytsiuk, a prolonged Mr. Lutsenko’s arrest on April Euronews. “Ukraine’s budget money is citizen of Ukraine, was not allowed to nuclear power plants; support for the pro- 21 for one more month. Mr. Lutsenko stat- not used for their production and distribu- enter Belarus on the night of March 9. gram of radioactive waste management in ed in court that day that he has contacted tion,” the official stressed. (Ukrinform) And on March 16 Andrei Yurov of Ukraine; assistance to the State the European Court of Human Rights in Russia, the head of the mission and the Inspectorate for Nuclear Regulation of Strasbourg. He denies any wrongdoing Belarus turns away Ukrainian activist head of the international organization of Ukraine in resolving issues related to the and says his case is politically motivated. the Youth Human Rights Movement was safe management of radioactive waste and KYIV – Maryna Tsapok, a Ukrainian National Deputy Yurii Hrymchak, who human rights activist who heads the Kyiv deported from Minsk. (Ukrinform) harmonizing the regulatory requirements represents OU-PSD, said the bloc would for nuclear and radiation safety. Under the information center of the International Peacekeeper killed in Liberia start collecting signatures next week for a Observation Mission of the Committee agreement, signed by First Vice Prime petition to free Mr. Lutsenko on bail. Mr. Minister and Minister of Economic on International Control over the KYIV – Ukrainian peacekeeper Hrymchak said deputies have already for- Situation with Human Rights in Belarus, Viacheslav Sulin has died in Liberia as a Development and Trade, Andriy Kliuyev mally asked the procurator general and and European Commission President was taken off the Kyiv-Minsk train at the result of an accident, Ukraine’s Defense investigators to release Mr. Lutsenko on Belarusian frontier post of Teryukha at Minister Mykhailo Yezhel told reporters Barroso, the EU will allocate 48 million bail. (RFE/RL)) euros to nuclear projects. (Ukrinform) about 4 a.m. on April 20. The mission on April 20. The minister stressed that the Kyiv, Krakow agree on diplomas reported that the assistant operative bor- peacekeeper’s death had nothing to do U.N. praises Ukrainian peacekeepers der service officer on duty reported that with the military operation. Mr. Yezhel KYIV – Kyiv Borys Hrinchenko Ms. Tsapok is not allowed on the territory said Maj. Sulin, a translator for a helicop- KYIV – The United Nations highly University has signed an agreement on of Belarus and would be sent back to ter unit of the 56th separate helicopter appreciates Ukraine’s participation in cooperation with Krakow Andrzej Frycz Ukraine (to the nearest station, detachment of the Ukrainian armed forc- peacekeeping operations, U.N. Secretary- Modrzewski Academy that foresees the Chernihiv) on a morning train. The orga- es – part of the United Nations Mission in General Ban Ki-Moon said in an interview issuance of double bachelor’s degrees nization admits that Ms. Tsapok, who was Liberia, accidentally enabled the ejection with the newspaper Holos Ukrainy (Voice diplomas in finance/credit and journalism, going to work directly at the Minsk office mechanism in a plane and died. Asked by of Ukraine), it was reported on April 19. it was reported on April 13. A statement of the Committee on International reporters about compensation for families “This dedication demonstrates the national posted on the official web portal of Kyiv Control over the Situation with Human of the deceased, the defense minister said desire to your country to make its contri- City State Administration notes that uni- Rights in Belarus, was not allowed to that all Ukrainian soldiers have been bution to peace around the world,” he versity students will be able to get two enter Belarus because of her human insured. The peacekeeper’s body will be said. The U.N. leader said that Ukraine degrees simultaneously – Ukrainian and rights activities. Earlier, Ms. Tsapok had delivered to Ukraine at the expense of the provides extremely important transport Polish. Students will be enrolled for study stayed in Belarus with the International U.N., he added. (Ukrinform) services for U.N. missions around the under the Ukrainian-Polish program world. “Also, in February 2011, Ukraine beginning on September 1. In order to at the decisive moment agreed to redirect receive diplomas at Krakow Andrzej THREE STORIES OF GALICIA three attack helicopters from the U.N. mis- Frycz Modrzewski Academy, Kyiv stu- WASHINGTON-BALTIMORE PREMIERE AT LANDMARK THEATERS sion in Liberia to the mission in Cote dents will study in Poland for a certain d’Ivoire. This decision was perceived with period of time. It is also noted that during MAY 10-12 extreme gratitude, because it was taken at a Ukrainian delegation’s visit to Krakow, the right time,” he said. Ukraine has par- the sides agreed on future cooperation ticipated in peacekeeping operations since between Kyiv Borys Hrinchenko July 1992, after the Verkhovna Rada University and Jagiellonian University approved a decision on the participation of regarding the issuance of double master’s Ukrainian troops in the peacekeeping forc- degrees diplomas in history, as well as the es of the United Nations in conflict zones holding of scientific conferences and in the former Yugoslavia. Since then, exchanges of teachers and students. Olha Onyshko and Sarah Farhat’s “Three Stories of Galicia” shares the about 37,000 soldiers of the Ukrainian (Ukrinform) armed forces have participated in interna- intimate stories of people who during the Second World War, and its aftermath tional peacekeeping operations. 60 percent in Ukraine worse off found the courage to reach out to the other side and help someone even if they were regarded as their enemies. It focuses on three of the most sensitive topics (Ukrinform) KYIV – According to a survey conduct- in Ukraine: the resistance to Soviet occupation, the Holocaust in the East, and Tymoshenko sues RosUkrEnergo, Firtash ed by the Razumkov Center pollsters, 60 the Polish-Ukrainian conflict. percent of the Ukrainians pointed to a May 10, 2011 at 7PM KYIV – Former Ukrainian Prime deterioration of their well-being. – Landmark E Street (555 11th Street NW Washington, DC 20004) Minister Yulia Tymoshenko has filed a According to the center’s deputy director, May 11, 2011 at 7PM lawsuit in a U.S. court against Ukrainian Mykhailo Mischenko, the most negative – Landmark Harbor East (645 S. President St, Baltimore, MD 21202) tycoon Dmytro Firtash and gas trader assessment for the past year was given to May 12, 2011 at 7PM RosUkrEnergo, it was reported on April changes in the economic sphere. Over – Landmark Bethesda Row (7235 Woodmont Ave Bethesda, MD 20814) 27. She expressed hope that, after the con- half of respondents (56 percent) believe Tickets are $15 and are available online and at the door sideration of her lawsuit, RosUkrEnergo that the overall economic condition of the For ticket information visit www.threestoriesofgalicia.com\find-a-screening and its co-owner Mr. Firtash would be country has gotten worse, it was reported. or call 443-315-8873 obliged to return 12.1 billion cubic meters “Stability is sort of an ideological trick of This Premiere was made possible through the generous support of of natural gas to Ukraine, “which was the current government,” the sociologist the US-Ukraine Business Council and the World Affairs Journal seized from NJSC Naftohaz of Ukraine as noted. According to him, this is due to with additional support from the US-Ukraine Foundation. a result of a corrupt deal under a ruling of social uncertainty, and a tax conflict the Stockholm arbitration court,” it was between business and government. noted on Ms. Tymoshenko’s official web- (Ukrinform) site. As previously reported, in June 2010 the Arbitration Institute of the Stockholm European TV to air Ukraine promos Chamber of Commerce satisfied KYIV – Modern Times Group (MTG), RosUkrEnergo’s lawsuit filed against represented in Ukraine by TM Viasat, is Naftohaz Ukrainy regarding the illegal launching a campaign to create a positive customs clearance of 11 billion cubic image of Ukraine in Europe, initiated by meters of gas. The arbitration court the Economic Reforms Foundation. obliged Naftohaz to return the gas to Promo trails dubbed ‘“Ukraine. All about RosUkrEnergo, as well as to give an addi- U” about tourism, and the economic and tional 1.1 billion cubic meters of gas as business potential of the country will be compensation for the breach of contract. aired in nine European countries on the (Ukrinform) channels operated by MTG, it was report- Lutsenko starts hunger strike ed on March 29. Irina Gofman, MTG CEO, Russia & CIS, said the trailers about KYIV – Ukraine’s former Internal Ukraine would be shown 13,000 times Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko, who is in over the period of seven months on 25 top custody charged with abuse of office and MTG channels in Denmark, Norway, misappropriation of funds, has begun a Sweden, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, hunger strike to protest his arrest, RFE/ Hungary, Slovenia and Bulgaria. “Promo RL’s Ukrainian Service reported on April clips, creating a positive image about 22. The website of the People’s Self- Ukraine, will be seen by more than 21 Defense Party announced that Mr. million people in these countries. About Lutsenko started the hunger strike despite 55 percent of the trailers will be broadcast requests by his wife and the party not to in prime time,” Ms. Gofman emphasized. do so. “Lutsenko started the hunger strike, The first deputy chairman of the State as he does not see any other way to make Committee of Ukraine for Television and his case move forward,” the party state- Radio Broadcasting, Oleksander ment says. Mr. Lutsenko is a leader of the Kurdynovych, said improving the image 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

aftermath of the 1986 Chornobyl disaster, Embassy of Ukraine... among them: the nature and dangers of nuclear energy, its lasting effect on the (Continued from page 1) health of humans and other living beings, the environment, its financial costs, as Kyiv on the peaceful use of nuclear ener- well as problems associated with nuclear gy and the pledging conference for funds non-proliferation and disarmament. to improve safety at the Chornobyl site. Discussing how the Chornobyl acci- Also commemorating the anniversary dent happened, Dr. Arjun Makhijani of with their remarks were Rose the Institute for Energy and Gottemoeller, assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of Arms Control, Environmental Research expressed his Verification and Compliance, and Zenon dismay that, despite Chornobyl and Matkiwsky, who along with his wife, other accidents, there are those who are Nadia, is a co-founder of the Children of still promoting expanding nuclear ener- Chornobyl Relief and Development Fund gy facilities. The world does not need (CCRDF), which co-sponsored the nuclear energy – with all its dangers – Embassy memorial event. U.S. to boil water to produce electricity, Ambassador-at-Large for Global when solar and wind can do it more Women’s Affairs Melanne Verveer partic- safely and cheaper, he said. ipated by way of a digital video hook-up. Dr. Jeff Patterson of Physicians for The April 21 conference “Lessons Social Responsibility, focusing on the from Chornobyl: 25 Years Later,” which medical implications of Chornobyl, began the commemorative week at the pointed out that there is no known Ukrainian Embassy, was organized joint- “safe” dosage of radiation. It has a ly with Global Green USA, one of 32 long-term cumulative effect on living national affiliates of Green Cross things that lasts for hundreds, thou- International, founded in 1993 by former sands of years. And that is especially Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev, who true for humans, who are on top of the now heads its climate change task force. food chain, he added. The radiation During the four-hour conference, pan- from the Hiroshima and Nagasaki Embassy of Ukraine els featuring experts representing various bombings and old nuclear tests are still U.S. and international institutions con- in the environment, he said, and the One of the events of Chornobyl Commemoration Week in Washington was a cerned with nuclear issues discussed the body counts from that pollution, as wreath-laying ceremony at the Taras Shevchenko monument by Ukrainian various fields involved in the causes and well as from the Chornobyl – and now Ambassador Olexander Motsyk, seen here with those who came to memorialize the 25th anniversary of that nuclear tragedy.

the latest nuclear accident in Japan – million by 2004. That was more than a will continue to grow for many years to hundred times larger than the official come. estimate put out by the World Health Also addressing the medical aspect Organization (WHO) and the of the dangers of nuclear energy, Dr. International Atomic Energy Agency Janette Sherman, a specialist in internal (IAEA). She and other panelists placed medicine and toxicology, pointed out a large part of the blame for the lack of that it is not only the development and progress in protecting the public health death from cancer that is of concern. in this area on the agreement signed by Radiation has a devastating affect on WHO and IAEA at the 1959 World the heart and brain as well. And while Health Assembly, which, in effect, people tend to focus on how this radia- gives each party veto power on what tion affects them – humans – it also has information can be released to the pub- an equally, if not more devastating lic. In her words, that’s letting affect on plants, animals and fish, she “Dracula guard the blood bank.” said. “It’s a cruel, poisonous experiment Yaro Bihun Dr. Sherman noted that expert stud- that’s got to be stopped,” is how Dr. Dr. Natalia Mironova, founder of the Movement for Nuclear Safety in Russia, ies in the areas hardest hit by the Patterson described the nuclear power shares her observations about the Chornobyl nuclear disaster and its aftermath Chornobyl fallout – Ukraine, Belarus industry. “We’re trying to manage the during the “Lessons from Chornobyl: 25 Years Later” conference at the Embassy and European Russia – estimated that unmanageable,” he said. of Ukraine. Seated next to her are fellow panelist Dr. Janette Sherman (right) and the number of deaths resulting from Dr. Sherman called it “random mur- interpreter Marina Voronova-Abrams (left). Chornobyl in that region was close to 1 der.”

FOR THE RECORD: U.S. official’s remarks on the 25th anniversary of Chornobyl

Following is the text of remarks (as reminder that the events of Chornobyl United States led by former National will use to advance nuclear science, prepared) by Rose Gottemoeller, assis- must never be forgotten. Security Adviser [Zbigniew] Brzezinski, including nuclear medicine, that will tant secretary, Bureau of Arms In the 1990s, when I was assistant pledged a further $123 million towards bring practical benefits to the Control, Verification and Compliance, secretary of energy for nonprolifera- completing the construction of a new Ukrainian people and the whole world. U.S. Department of State, at the tion and national security, I visited safe confinement shelter to cover the As we remember this anniversary, Embassy of Ukraine on April 25. Chornobyl and saw with my own eyes aging sarcophagus and a storage facili- we, like people all across the world, the ruins of Prypiat, the 30-kilometer ty for spent fuel at the Chornobyl site. are following the grave situation at Thank you for asking me to join you Exclusion Zone surrounding In addition to this assistance, the Japan’s Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear here tonight. I would like to first take Chornobyl and the reactor site itself. U.S. has invested millions of dollars in power plant. The events at Fukushima, this opportunity to pay tribute to the The sight was shocking. But I was glad nuclear safety, health and non-prolifer- just like the events at Chornobyl and ation programs in Ukraine. This part- Three Mile Island, remind us once victims of Chornobyl – the many men to see the degree of international coop- nership has helped Ukraine become a again that nuclear safety recognizes no and women who lost their lives and eration already at work to reverse the leader, both in nuclear safety and in boundaries. their livelihoods to the tragic events environmental impact of the disaster and to ensure that the other three reac- non-proliferation, as evinced by We can best pay tribute to the vic- that transpired 25 years ago today. Ukraine’s historic decision to give up tims of these tragedies by learning tors at the site would be safely shut In particular, we honor the emergen- nuclear weapons back in 1994 and from each event and using that knowl- down. cy workers who were the first to President [Viktor] Yanukovych’s deci- edge to ensure the safety and security respond on that fateful April morning Twenty-five years later, this interna- sion just over one year ago to get rid of nuclear energy now and in the when an explosion in Unit 4 of the tional cooperation continues. The of Ukraine’s stocks of highly enriched future. Meanwhile, we proclaim our nuclear power station at Chornobyl United States – in concert with our uranium. solidarity with the people of Japan as triggered the most serious nuclear G-8 partners and the international Ukraine has shown its leadership on we help them rebuild. accident the world has ever known. community – remains committed to nuclear security and the peaceful uses It is my hope that the story of As clouds of radioactive smoke bil- helping Ukrainians bring the damaged of nuclear technology. Not only has Chornobyl strengthens our collective lowed across large portions of the Chornobyl nuclear facility to an envi- Ukraine chosen this leadership role on resolve to ensure that nuclear safety western Soviet Union and Europe, ronmentally safe and secure condition. reducing the chances of nuclear terror- remains at the forefront of our efforts these men and women struggled val- Since the late 1990s, the United ism, but Ukraine has chosen a path as we continue to define the role iantly around the clock to mitigate a States had given some $240 million to towards the peaceful use of nuclear nuclear power can best play in our humanitarian disaster. Their heroic Chornobyl nuclear safety projects. technology. As part of the HEU agree- energy future. sacrifice – and the abandoned town of Last week at the Chornobyl Pledging ment, the United States is building a I am confident that Ukraine will Prypiat – together serve as a powerful Conference, a delegation from the neutron source facility that Ukraine continue to be a leader in these efforts. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 21 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

mentary decision to forbid city organs Congressional conference to mark Rada approves... from using any Communist symbols on May 9. (Continued from page 1) Going further, Svoboda’s leadership 25th anniversary of Chornobyl urged Ukrainians to engage in civil dis- “There’s no precedent I can recall,” obedience and tear down Soviet flags Ukrainian National Information Service the Cannon House Office Building, said Yuriy Yakymenko, director of polit- from wherever they’re hung. Party mem- Room 210. ical-legal programs at the Kyiv-based WASHINGTON – On the 25th anni- bers will spend May 9 tearing down the The conference will bring together Razumkov Center for Political and Soviet flags throughout Ukraine, risking versary year of the nuclear accident at Ukrainian government officials, diplo- Economic Research. “The Constitution Chornobyl, the Congressional Ukrainian arrest, Mr. Syrotiuk said. mats and experts in the field who will [of Ukraine] requires hanging only the “We tore down all the red flags in Caucus, in conjunction with Chornobyl Ukrainian national flag, and any other address the economic, health, ecological 1989 and the government couldn’t do Challenge 2011, is sponsoring a half- flag needs other legal grounds.” and energy issues associated with the anything in my village,” said Mr. day conference on Wednesday, May 4, Offering that groundwork were 260 lingering effects of the nuclear tragedy. Syrotiuk, a native of the Volyn region. on Capitol Hill titled “25 Years of deputies of the Party of Regions of Given the dramatic events unfolding at “Now it’s a violation of the Ukrainian Tragedy in Chornobyl: Continuing Ukraine, the Communist Party of Japan’s Fukushima-Daiichi nuclear Constitution and an enormous humilia- Consequences of a Nuclear Disaster.” Ukraine and the Volodymyr Lytvyn power plant, the Chornobyl conference tion. The government will need two The congressional conference will Bloc, who cast their votes in favor of the will provide a historical context for dis- police officers for each flag that is hung. have two segments: the formal proceed- legislation. cussion and reflection of the tragedy in It will spend that day persecuting its ings, which begin at 9 a.m. in the Senate “Last year was the war of monu- Ukraine 25 years ago. own people and igniting civil conflict.” Caucus Room, Senate Russell Building ments, and now we have the war of The general public is invited to In their cynical response to the out- Room 325, with various dignitaries and attend the proceedings. For more infor- flags,” said Yuriy Syrotiuk, press secre- tary of the Svoboda nationalist party. He rage, pro-Russian politicians explained remarks; and a roundtable panel discus- mation call the UNIS at 202-547-0018 that it’s not the Soviet flag that will be sion component beginning at 11 a.m. in or e-mail [email protected]. was referring to the monument to Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin that was erected hoisted, but the assault flag of the 150th on the property of the Communist Party Idrytskyi Rifle Division that was raised in Zaporizhia in May 2010. above the Reichstag on May 1, 1945, by Ever since taking power, the pro-Rus- Soviet soldiers. Yet it’s just as blood-red FOR THE RECORD sian government led by Prime Minister as the Communist flag and depicts the Mykola Azarov – who spent the first hammer-and-sickle even larger. Ukrainian Canadian Congress statement half of his life in the Russian Federation Before the Verkhovna Rada approved – has implemented a neo-Soviet policy the legislation, the idea of hanging on anniversary of Chornobyl disaster of reviving Soviet culture, traditions and Soviet flags began spreading throughout government tactics. Ukrainian cities, initiated by the Odesa Having two days ago celebrated point that the system as we knew it The Russian government has hoisted City Council on February 28 as part of Easter, the high point in our religious could no longer continue. It made abso- the Soviet victory flag at its annual an initiative that extended beyond calendar, I welcome you with the inspir- lutely clear how important it was to con- Victory Day celebration ever since administrative buildings. ing greeting “Christ is Risen!” tinue the policy of glasnost, and I must 1996. “It is recommended that enterprises, On this, the 25th anniversary of the say that I started to think about time in Critics say the Azarov government is organizations, agencies, educational Chornobyl nuclear disaster and in the terms of pre-Chernobyl and post-Cher- attempting to revive the Soviet Union, institutions and civic organizations wake of the recent catastrophe in Japan, nobyl.” particularly after it revealed its consider- located on the territory of Odesa hang a the jubilation of our greeting may not As Canadians we are proud of the ation of the Customs Union proposed by copy of the victory flag in front of seem appropriate. The Chornobyl nucle- international support both our govern- Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin. buildings and hold festive events using ar disaster transformed parts of Ukraine ment and our fellow citizens have pro- That’s widely viewed as the lynchpin for symbolism from the era of the Great and Belarus into wastelands and will vided to Ukraine. I would like to recog- whether Mr. Putin will succeed in piec- Patriotic War,” the Odesa resolution continue to have tragic environmental nize the government of Canada for its ing together what’s left of the ruined stated. and health implications for generations continuing commitment. The govern- empire. More than a week later, the Zhytomyr to come. We pray for those who suffered ment of Canada has, in the years since Observers said the plan to hoist Oblast Council surprised the Ukrainian and continue to suffer the aftermath of the Chornobyl disaster, provided funding Soviet flags has several goals: to affirm public by voting on March 18 to support these disasters. However, like the suffer- of over $66 million to Chornobyl-related support among Ukraine’s pro-Russian flying the Soviet-era flag at the city’s ing and resurrection of Christ, projects, including towards the comple- electorate, to appeal to elderly voters, administrative buildings. The Zhytomyr Chornobyl brought a new beginning for tion of a new concrete shelter covering and to humiliate and provoke pro-West- Oblast is located in central Ukraine and the people of Ukraine. the damaged reactor and to encourage ern Ukrainians, particularly those who doesn’t have a strong pro-Russian elec- On April 26, 1986, arguably the nuclear safety and non-proliferation. live in the country’s western regions. torate. world’s worst nuclear accident took In addition, congratulations and Additionally, “it’s a peculiar compli- Soon enough, the Sevastopol City place under a veil of secrecy, behind the thanks are due to the hundreds of vol- ment to Russia,” said Volodymyr Council also passed such a measure, Iron Curtain in Chornobyl, Ukraine. The unteers and supporters of the Children Fesenko, board chairman of the Kyiv- calling for the victory flags to fly from radioactive fallout was detected in of Chornobyl Canadian Fund (CCCF), a based Penta Center for Applied Political the flagpoles of local government Sweden, but Soviet authorities refused charity founded in 1990 and dedicated Research. organs. to admit anything out of the ordinary to the medical needs of those affected Reaction was fierce among Ukraine’s Those decisions prompted the had occurred. It was only two weeks by the Chornobyl disaster. For over two pro-Western forces. Ternopil and Ivano-Frankivsk city coun- after the explosion that the first Soviet decades CCCF has not allowed the The parliamentary opposition – con- cils to vote to forbid local administrative official gave a full and frank account. world to forget this great catastrophe sisting of the Yulia Tymoshenko and Our buildings from displaying the Soviet No one was left more in the dark than and the lingering effects it has had on Ukraine – People’s Self-Defense blocs – flag, weeks before Parliament made it the Soviet citizens most directly affect- the people of the region. Their mandate issued a statement the next day calling mandatory. ed. The town of Prypiat just two kilome- expanded to support other health and upon President Viktor Yanukovych to “On this day, we don’t have any ters from the Chornobyl plant was only social welfare issues in Ukraine such as veto the legislation. moral right to speak of a victory,” the evacuated 36 hours after the accident, providing technical aid and medical “If you don’t love the Ukrainian state, Lviv Oblast Council said in an April 6 while the evacuation of nearby villages support to hospitals in Ukraine and sup- hate the Ukrainian people, and if this statement directed towards those organs took several more days. Meanwhile in port for orphans with their highly suc- isn’t your country, surrender your that passed the measure. Kyiv, citizens went ahead with the May cessful Help Us Help the Children Ukrainian passports, your deputies’ “It’s proven in documents that Day parade, five days after the accident, Project. mandates, and go to where they hang red Ukrainians suffered the most losses dur- completely unaware of the radiation that Today, we can find some good that flags,” said National Deputy Arseniy ing the years of the war. A significant had been released. has come from the Chornobyl tragedy; Yatsenyuk, leader of the Front for portion of the soldiers of the Red Army Despite this calamity, many have that good is Ukraine’s independence and Change party. didn’t fight for Stalin or the Soviet argued, including the former president of greater awareness of human rights. Let Led by the Svoboda party, the Lviv Union, but because of ruthless fire in the the USSR, Mikhail Gorbachev, in an us hope that the current government of City Council reacted even more quickly, backs from NKVD detachments,” the article published on April 14, 2006, Ukraine recognizes that freedom of voting on the same day as the parlia- council statement noted. titled “Turning Point at Chernobyl” that expression and other human rights are the “nuclear meltdown at Chernobyl 20 critical to the democratic development years ago this month, even more than of a properly functioning society. We my launch of perestroika, was perhaps pray that the situation at the Fukushima the real cause of the collapse of the nuclear facility is brought fully under Soviet Union five years later. Indeed, the control and our Japanese brethren can Chernobyl catastrophe was a historic one day find that some good has come turning point: there was the era before out of their recent natural disaster and the disaster, and there is the very differ- nuclear calamity. ent era that has followed.” Mr. Gorbachev continued by saying “The For the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Chernobyl disaster, more than anything else, opened the possibility of much Paul M. Grod greater freedom of expression, to the National President

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May 6 Wine, spirits and food tasting, Ukrainian American Youth May 14 Concert, Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, Jubilee Place, Whippany, NJ Association and Lys Sports Academy, Ukrainian American Winnipeg, MB 204-780-3333 or www.ticketmaster.ca Cultural Center of New Jersey, [email protected] May 14-15 Art show, featuring Larisa Sembaliuk-Cheladyn, Ottawa Ukrainian Hall, 613-851-4104 or www.1000byron.org May 7 Alumni reunion banquet and dance, featuring music by Ottawa Zirka, Ukrainian Canadian Students’ Union, National Arts May 18-20 Exhibit, “Archives of Life in the Displaced Persons’ Center, http://susk.ca/congress/banquet Jenkintown, PA Camp.” Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 215-663-1166 or www.ueccphila.org May 7 Book presentation, “The Jew Who Was Ukrainian” by Toronto Alexander Motyl, St. Vladimir’s Institute, May 20 Book presentation, “The Jew Who Was Ukrainian” by [email protected] Philadelphia Alexander Motyl, Ukrainian League of Philadelphia, [email protected] May 10 Concert featuring the Vydubychi Church Choir, Dominion Ottawa Chalmers Church, 613-728-0856 or 613-722-7025 May 22 “Sviachene” dinner, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Scranton, PA Church, 570-346-2414 May 10 Film screening, “Three Stories of Galicia” by Olha Washington Onyshko and Sarah Farhat, E Street Landmark Theater, May 27-30 29th convention, Ukrainian National Women’s League of [email protected] or 443-315-8873 Whippany, NJ America, hosted by the New Jersey Regional Council, Marriott Hotel, 973-376-4829 or 201-438-1262 May 11 Film screening, “Three Stories of Galicia” by Olha Baltimore Onyshko and Sarah Farhat, Landmark Harbor May 29 Memorial Day picnic, New Kuban Free Cossack East Cinema, [email protected] or Buena, NJ Community, Cossack Heritage Museum, 856-697-2255 443-315-8873 May 30 Memorial Day commemoration, Ukrainian American May 11 Film screening, “Three Stories of Galicia” by Olha North Port, FL Veterans – Post 40, Veterans Memorial Park, Bethesda, MD Onyshko and Sarah Farhat, Landmark Bethesda 941-492-4860 Row Cinema, [email protected] or 443-315-8873 May 31 Book presentation, “The Jew Who Was Ukrainian” by Washington Alexander Motyl, The Washington Group, May 12 Concert, Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, Leacock Theater, [email protected] Calgary, AB 403-440-7770 or www.mtroyal.ca/tickets

May 13 Concert, Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, Winspear Center, Edmonton, AB 780-428-1414 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions May 13-15 Ukrainian Festival, St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors New York 212-674-1615 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. UNA SENIORS AND FRIENDS Summer is approaching. It’s time to make reservations for Seniors Week at Soyuzivka! Sunday, June 12 - Friday, June 17, 2011 Registration begins Sunday at 4:00 pm at the SOYUZIVKA Heritage Center!

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Friday, May 6 sored by Ukrainian National Women’s League of America Branch 8, will be held WHIPPANY, N.J.: The Ukrainian at 5:30 p.m. in the grand hall of Holy American Youth Association and Lys Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Sports Academy will host a Wine Tasting located at 9792 State Road, North at 6-9 p.m. at the Ukrainian American Royalton, OH 44133. The program will Cultural Center of New Jersey, 60 N. feature works by Lesia Ukrainka, as well Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ 07981. as guest performances by Metropolitan Tickets are $40 per person (over age 21, Opera bass Stefan Szkafarowsky and please); includes door prizes, entertain- renowned Ukrainian bandurist Julian ment and food stations with homemade Kytasty. For tickets call Alex Kaluszyk, Ukrainian dishes. Proceeds to benefit 216-780-1823 or e-mail akaluszyk@cbiz. youth sports activities. For ticket infor- com. mation call 973-919-1322, e-mail Wine. [email protected], or visit Friday-Monday, May 27-30 www.uaccnj.org. WHIPPANY, N.J.: The Ukrainian Saturday, May 7 National Women’s League of America will hold its 29th convention during NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Memorial Day weekend at the Hanover Society invites all to a lecture by Yaroslava Gerulak titled “Sacred Marriott Hotel, 1401 Route 10 East, Symbols of Ukraine: from the Paleolithic Whippany, NJ 07981, hosted by the Age to the Present.” Ms. Gerulak earned UNWLA’s New Jersey Regional Council. her master’s degree in art history from On Friday, May 27, at 7:30 p.m., the Northwestern University. She lives in speaker will be Myroslava Gongadze. New York. The lecture will take place at The convention program will also feature the society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. lectures and seminars, and cultural and (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 artistic events. The convention banquet p.m. For additional information call 212- will be held on Saturday, May 28, at 6:30 254-5130. pm. For reservations contact Ulana Kobzar, 201-438-1262 or ulkakobzar@ NORTH ROYALTON, Ohio: A 50th yahoo.com. For further information con- anniversary benefit banquet for the resto- tact Olha Lukiw at 973-376-4829. ration of the Lesia Ukrainka monument at UNWLA members and guests are invited the Cleveland Cultural Gardens, spon- to participate.

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Here it is: our 15th annual special supplement titled “A travel guide to Ukraine. And, what would a summer section be Ukrainian Summer.” without information on festivals? There’s a rather lengthy list that Inside you’ll find some traditional summer pursuits, like begins below. camps, Ukrainian folk dance and bandura workshops, and uni- We extend a special thank-you to the individuals and organiza- versity courses. In addition, you’ll find information about sum- tions, including advertisers, that accepted our invitation earlier mer programs such as concert series, sports events, specialized this spring and submitted materials for our readers to peruse in courses and study days. this special pullout section. Several Ukrainian “oseli” offer information on their offerings. And to our loyal readers we say: may “A Ukrainian Summer” One of our readers reports on an interesting travel experience. version 2011 – which features more color pages than ever – help New to this year’s issue is a special feature on a newly updated you plan your summer fun.

Burmaka, Popadiuk to headline Soyuzivka’s Ukrainian Cultural Festival

by Roma Hadzewycz name is synonymous with Ukraine’s battling HIV-AIDS and raising awareness entry into the genre of world music. of human trafficking. PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Famed singer- She has released more than a dozen She entertained Ukrainian peacekeep- musician-songwriter Maria Burmaka of notable albums and CDs, among them a ers in Kosovo in 2008 and is known as Ukraine and violin virtuoso Vasyl 1990 album of recordings based on poet- one of the artists of the Orange Popadiuk, originally from Ukraine and ry by writers of the “Rozstriliane Revolution of 2004 who performed on now of Canada, will headline the 2011 Vidrodzhennia (“The Executed the world-famous “maidan,” or Ukrainian Cultural Festival – the fifth Renaissance” of the 1930s) and a 1992 Independence Square. She has been rec- annual festival being held at the CD released by Yevshan Music of ognized as a Merited Artist of Ukraine Soyuzivka Heritage Center in Canada, which was produced in Montreal and a National Artist of Ukraine and was Kerhonkson, N.Y. – on July 15-17. and became the first CD recorded by an awarded the Order of Princess Olha. The Kharkiv-born Ms. Burmaka, who artist from Ukraine. Late last year she and American folk works in the genres of rock, pop and folk, Ms. Burmaka, who holds a graduate rock legend Peter Yarrow of Peter, Paul is known for her prize-winning perfor- degree in journalism, is known for her and Mary recorded three songs for the mances at such notable Ukrainian festi- work in supporting various causes such American singer’s anti-bullying cam- vals as Oberih and Chervona Ruta. Her as helping Ukraine’s orphaned children, paign “Operation Respect.” According to an entry on the U.S. Embassy Kyiv Blog by Susan Cleary, cultural affairs officer, Mr. Yarrow was in Ukraine in mid-December 2010 “as part of a campaign to teach tolerance and respect to school children through music. His song ‘Don’t Laugh at Me’ was writ- ten for this program, which has been introduced into more than 22,000 schools Singer-musician-songwriter Maria in the United States and will be taught in Burmaka. Ukraine through partnerships with the Peace Corp, YMCA and Alternative V Ms. Burmaka, whose most recent and with support of the Public Affairs appearances in North America were in Section of the U.S. Embassy.” 2005, will perform at the Ukrainian The blog also noted that Ms. Cultural Festival with a four-person Burmaka’s Ukrainian version of that ensemble of singers and musicians. selection, as recorded with Mr. Yarrow, Mr. Popadiuk, who has held audiences “is a surprisingly beautiful and touching spellbound no matter where in the world song that works as well with adults as he’s performed, is originally from with children. Maria’s rendition of Bob Ukraine but now makes his home in Dylan’s ‘Blowin’ in the Wind’ and ‘Let it Toronto. Shine,’ work remarkably well in transla- Virtuoso violinist Vasyl Popadiuk. tion.” (Continued on page S2)

It’s Festival Time May 13-14 Vesna Ukrainian Festival, TCU Place – Saskatoon’s Arts July 22-24 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Cultural Institute and Saskatoon, SK and Convention Center, www.vesnafestival.com, Dickinson, ND Dickinson State University, 701-483-1486 [email protected] or 306-975-7777 July 30-August 1 Ukrainian Heritage Festival, William Hawrelak Park, May 13-15 Ukrainian Festival, St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church, Edmonton, AB 780-474-5386 or http://heritage-festival.com New York 212-674-1615 July 30-August 1 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Selo Ukraina, June 10-12 Folklore Festival, Lviv Pavillion, Ukrainian Canadian Club Dauphin, MB 877-474-2683 or 204-622-4600 Kingston, ON of Kingston, Regiopolis Notre Dame Catholic High School, 613-549-5060 August 18-21 Ukrainian Festival, St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic June 17-19 Ukrainian Festival, St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, Rochester, NY Church, 585-266-2255 or www.stjosaphats.org Yonkers, NY www.brama.com/yonkersukrainianfest August 20 Ukrainian Festival, St. Stephen Ukrainian Catholic Church, June 17 Ukrainian Classical and Folk Music Festival, Ukrainian Toms River, NJ 732-505-6053 or www.ststephenchurch.us Roseville, CA Heritage Club of Northern California, Valley Springs Presbyterian Church, 916-482-4706 or 916-955-2606 August 20-21 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Congress Committee of Chicago America – Illinois Branch, Smith Park, 773-772-4500 or June 24-26 Lemko Vatra, Organization for the Defense of Lemko www.uccaillinois.org Ellenville, NY Western Ukraine, Ukrainian American Youth Association resort, 845-647-7230 August 20-21 Ukrainian Folk Festival, Ukrainian Homestead, Lehighton, PA 610-377-4621 or 215-235-3709 July 1-5 “Nadiya Ye!” Festival, Ukrainian American Youth Ellenville, NY Association resort, 845-647-7230 August 21 Ukrainian Folk Festival, Ukrainian American Sports Center July 15-17 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, Horsham, PA Tryzub, 215-343-5412 Kerhonkson, NY 845-626-5641 or www.soyuzivka.com (Continued on page S3) S2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Have a fun-filled summer and kick off Plast’s centennial celebrations

by Paul Jarymowycz A water sports camp, “Morskyi Tabir,” for older scouts will run from August 13 NEW YORK – As spring begins its to 20. Here scouts will have the opportu- way down and the end of the school year nity to try their hand at sports such as is in sight, children and teens alike start sailing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, looking forward to the fun and exciting canoeing and many more. activities of the summer months. Year Cultivating a well-rounded individual after year, many of them decide to attend is a cornerstone of the Plast philosophy, camps offered by Plast Ukrainian and accordingly several camps are Scouting Organization. offered to help fulfill this mission. This summer will be especially memo- “Zolota Bulava,” taking place July rable as Plast begins its centennial cele- 1-10 in Canada, is a camp for 14-15-year- brations. old yunatstvo that attempts to instill a Plast offers a diverse set of camping sense of self-reliance and improve the opportunities for its members. The core leadership abilities of those who attend. of its summer program is composed of “KVT,” which will take place at three-week camps for children age 6-11 Pysanyi Kamin on June 26-July 6, gives (novatstvo) and youths age 11-17 (yunat- Plast teens a chance to organize and com- stvo), which will be taking place July plete projects and activities on their way 9-30 at three campgrounds: Novyi Sokil to becoming “skoby” and “virlytsi” – the in North Collins, N.Y. (www.novyisokil. equivalent of eagle scouts. org), Vovcha Tropa in East Chatham, Counselor education is very important N.Y. (www.vovchatropa.org) and Pysanyi in Plast as well, and though some of these Kamin in Middlefield, Ohio (www.plast- programs run throughout the year, there cleveland.or/plastpk.htm). are several summer camps dedicated to Plast members go sailing at “Morskyi Tabir,” a water sports camps for older scouts. These camps offer a range of activities this task. from crafts to sports, and from hiking to A training camp for counselors of All these counselor education and include hiking, canoeing, bicycling trips, orienteering, all in beautiful, natural sur- novatstvo will run at Vovcha Tropa from training programs ensure safe and enjoy- sports competitions, cook-offs, pioneer- roundings with good friends from near July 24 to August 5. It will cover topics able camping for scouts of all ages. ing and orienteering challenges, as well and far. from organizing activities for cub scouts The culminating activity this summer as commemorations of events from the Plast also offers more specialized pro- to dealing with emergency situations. is sure to be “MPZ” – the International history of Plast. This jamboree is a very grams for those who desire them. A camp “Shkola Bulavnykh,” a training camp Plast Jamboree, taking place at Vovcha important page in the annals of Plast, and for older yunatstvo, age 15-17, runs from for camp counselors of female yunatstvo, Tropa on August 6-13. Plast members promises be a truly unforgettable event. July 9 to 24 at Vovcha Tropa. This camp will run June 25-July 7 in Hunter, N.Y. from throughout the United States, For more information about Plast in includes a more intensive line-up of This camp has a demanding program Canada, and beyond will attend this event the U.S.A. and the activities it offers over activities, culminating in a multi-day focused on practical knowledge and prop- celebrating 100 years of the Ukrainian the summer and throughout the year, visit canoe trip in the Adirondacks. er response to emergency situations. scouting organization. The program will the website www.plastusa.org

Younger and older campers during the flag-raising ceremonies of “Den Plastuna” Campers at the Vovcha Tropa campgrounds in East Chatham, N.Y., set out on a hike. (Day of the Plast Scout).

for the late King Hussein of Jordan and ensemble of Pittsburgh, the Selo notable festivals in Canada. Burmaka... for Queen Sofia of Spain. Ukrainian Dancers of Manitoba and the The troupe is based in Anola, He has appeared as special guest with Dzvin chamber chorus of Philadelphia. Manitoba, and its dancers, age 5-21, (Continued from page S1) Mediterranean guitarist Pavlo in Canada, Harmonia, which presents traditional come from across the eastern part of the the United States and the United folk music of Eastern Europe, from the province. The group’s repertoire According to the musician’s website, Kingdon. He has made several appear- Danube River to the Carpathian includes dances from Hutsulschyna, “The journey for Vasyl Popadiuk from ances as special guest for world-music Mountains, describes its repertoire as Bukovyna, Lemkivschyna, Zakarpattia Ukraine to Toronto has been one of guitarist Jese Cook, and will be special “drawing on Gypsy, Hungarian, and the Poltava region of Ukraine. musical adventure, starting at Kyiv’s guesting for celebrated Canadian tenor Romanian, Croatian, Ukrainian, Slovak Also performing at the festival will Lysenko School for gifted children at the John McDermott in Toronto this summer. and Carpatho-Rusyn traditions.” be the male chamber chorus Dzvin of tender age of 7, and continuing at Mr. Popadiuk assembled the six- The six-piece group performs on Philadelphia. The chorus was founded Ukraine’s National Tchaikovsky member band Papa Duke and recorded authentic folk instruments, and its music about two years ago and currently has Conservatory of Music from age 18.” his first album with them. His website is drawn from both the urban and rural 16 members. Its director is Nestor Mr. Popadiuk’s father, also Vasyl, was notes that “the band’s name is a play on traditions of Eastern Europe. The musi- Kyzymyshyn. Dzvin’s specialty is a renowned composer and pan flute play- Vasyl’s last name and the fact that he is cians come from varied Eastern Ukrainian religious and folk music. er who dreamed of his son following in considered by many to be the ‘duke’ of European backgrounds, but in Harmonia In additions to stage shows and con- his footsteps as a flutist. At the age of 4, gypsy violin.” they have a common musical language. certs, the three-day Ukrainian Cultural however, little Vasyl chose to play the Papa Duke has performed at Toronto’s The Selo Ukrainian Dancers, now in Festival will be highlighted by dances, a piano. By age 6 he had discovered and Harbourfront and the Burlington Jazz & their 20th year, won first place in the vendors’ market, a beer garden, a food fallen in love with the violin. Blues fest, and with the Mississauga 2009 talent search competition at court, activities for children and more. Mr. Popadiuk has toured with many Symphony at the Living Arts Center. The Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival in For more information about the 2011 prestigious troupes, including the Hopak band’s music is described as “Gypsy Dauphin, Manitoba. As part of the first program, look for updated festival ads National Ensemble of Ukraine, the world fusion” with classical, jazz, Latin place prize, the Selo Dancers were invit- in The Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda, Gypsy Music Theater Company of Kyiv and pop influences. ed to perform at the prestigious log on to www.soyuzivka.com, call 845- and the Nazarov Music Theater Also on the bill for Soyuzivka’s popu- Grandstand Show at the 2010 festival. 626-5641 or e-mail Soyuzivka@aol. Company of Moscow. He has performed lar festival are the Harmonia music The group has also performed at other com. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 S3

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

Ukrainian American Youth Association campers in Baraboo, Wis., … …Kholodnyi Yar in Filmore, N.Y., … Spend another great summer at UAYA camps by Nykola Lucak NEW YORK – Reminiscing about your summers spent at camps during your childhood? The great bonfires, the lasting friendships and great memories? Why not share these experiences with your children? The Ukrainian American Youth Association (UAYA) provides numerous camps for all, from first-time campers to experienced campers. The camps not only inspire young hearts and minds, but also stimulate the spiritual, intellectual, social, cultural and physical development of campers, from pre- schoolers to teens. Camps begin early this year, and lead- ing the pack is the UAYA camp in Baraboo, Wis., with its Sumeniata Day Camp starting on June 19. The day camp is a complete preschool program for children age 4-6. Other camps at Baraboo include the ever-popular Soccer Camp, where your children can hone their skills to become …the Kyiv campgrounds in the Detroit area, … the next Shevchenkos. Soon afterwards camp Khortytsia in ety of exciting activities and projects. Right around the same time, the fun offering a national “Mandrivnyi” Wellington, Ohio, gets under way with There’s a surprise around every corner, begins at Oselia Kyiv in Detroit, which (Hiking) Camp for members from around its summer camps, including the always and new friends to be made from all offers a four-day program for children of the country. This year, Mandrivnyi Camp popular “Vidpochynkovyi” over. Children will sleep at the new all ages. will begin in Ellenville, and campers will (Recreational) Camp, a sleep-away camp cabins and will be supervised In New York, the Ellenville camp- be doing their fair share of traveling from camp, where kids will experience a vari- around-the-clock. ground begins its summer camp program there. Not only will they hike the early with a variety of camps – from a Berkshire Mountains in Massachusetts, counselor-in-training or “Vyshkilnyi” but also the White Mountains in New Camp to the Sumeniata and Huseniata Hampshire. This camp also features some camps for the little ones. The Culture and great activities at ‘home base’ at Dance Camp, as well as the great Sports Connecticut’s Bobrivka, like horseback Camp are other popular choices. riding, paintball, whitewater tubing and In upstate New York, Oselia canoeing. After all this fun, the campers Kholodnyi Yar in Filmore, prepares for will travel back to Ellenville, where they its own Vidpochynkovyi Camp. At the will finish off this exciting camp. newly renovated campground, which just For the young and the young-at-heart, celebrated its 50th anniversary, children summertime means fun at camp, and can enjoy everything from tractor rides UAYA youths can get away from the stress- to soccer, and some of the biggest camp- es of school to enjoy the exciting activities fires you will ever see. Campers will also and adventures of camping at campgrounds enjoy some great hikes on the many located in five places in the U.S. acres of land that Kholodnyi Yar has to Check the UAYA website at www. offer. cym.org/US for dates, details, registration …and Khortytsia in Wellington, Ontario. For the second year in a row, UAYA is procedures and downloadable forms. It’s Festival Time (Continued from page S1) September 11 Ukrainian Day Festival, St. Basil Ukrainian Seminary, August 27 Ukrainian Day in the Park, Ukrainian Canadian Congress – Stamford, CT 203-269-5909 Saskatoon, SK Saskatoon Branch, Kiwanis Memorial Park, 306-653-1733 September 16-18 Ukrainian Festival, Bloor Street West, August 28 Ukrainian Day, Golden Gate Park, Toronto 416-410-9965 San Francisco [email protected] September 9-11 Ukrainian Festival, Parc de l’Ukraine, September 17-18 Ukrainian Festival, St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Montreal [email protected] Silver Spring, MD Cathedral, 301-384-9192 September 10-11 35th annual Ukrainian Festival, Patterson Park, September 18 Ukrainian Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Event Center, Baltimore, MD 410-697-0501 or 410-870-1720 Minneapolis, MN [email protected] or 612-840-9875 September 10-11 Ukrainian Village Fest 2011, Ss. Volodymyr and Olha October 1 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of Chicago Parish grounds, 312-829-5209 Whippany, NJ New Jersey, www.uaccnj.org or facebook.com/uaccnj S4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Swing, kick, volley and swim at Sitch Sports School by Omelan Twardowsky tions for their children via telephone and and Matthew Dubas e-mail. Campers from previous years at the WHIPPANY, N.J. – For more than Sports School have sent letters and mes- four decades, the Chornormorska Sitch sages to Chornomorska Sitch, among Sports School has been training boys and them Artem Herashchenko from Kryviy girls in tennis, soccer, volleyball and Rih, Ukraine, wrote: swimming, Now in its 42nd year, the “I enjoyed myself here, from the food to Sports School is to be held at Soyuzivka the new friends I’ve made. My cousin Ihor in Kerhonkson, N.Y., officially beginning had a great time and he cant wait until the on July 24 for boys and girls age 6-17. next one. During the Sitch Sports School I The camp is held in two weeklong ses- broadened my swimming skills, became a sions, the first on July 24-30, and the sec- better soccer and volleyball player, and ond on July31-August 6. developed techniques in tennis. This The Sports School through the years knowledge and skill set helped me at the has achieved high popularity among Ukrainian Sports Youth Games, where I Ukrainian American youth, as evidenced won three gold medals. I also enjoyed this by the increasing number of participants year’s training staff, and hope to return to every year. This year, the interest in the the Sports School this year, but this Sports School is evident as tens of par- depends solely on my good behavior.” ents have already begun making reserva- Similar letters arrive from other partic- Sitch Sports School’s tennis players. ipants of the Sports School. As in previ- ous years, the board of the Ukrainian Athletic-Educational Association Chornomorska Sitch has selected this year’s top instructors, trainers and coun- selors, who demonstrate responsible action, and enthusiasm to the sports camp work with the youth. The UAEA Chornomorska Sitch, whose dedicated work in the areas of physical fitness and sports in New Jersey, is a leader in the education of Ukrainian youth from various sports organizations who do not have their own sports school. For more information, contact Marika Bokalo: telephone, 908-851-0617; e-mail, sportsschool@chornomorska- sitch.org; or visit Soyuzivka’s website, www.soyuzivka.com. Participants of the Ukrainian Sitch Sports School in 2010.

Experience the endless summer at Pennsylvania’s Tryzubivka by Eugene A. Luciw There will be a gala festival stage featuring the Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, HORSHAM, Pa. – Tryzubivka’s festi- the Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble, val grounds, sports pub, banquet hall and violinist Inessa Tymochko Dekajlo, the 40 beautiful acres of parks, streams, picnic Svitanya Eastern European Women’s Vocal groves, sports fields, tennis courts and Ensemble and the Svitanok orchestra. other recreational facilities beckon to be a A “zabava” (dance) to the tunes of part of your Ukrainian summer. Svitanok follows the stage show. Arts and You can become a club member for only crafts vendors, children’s recreations and $25 annually and enjoy a cascade of cultur- Ukrainian foods, picnic fare, desserts and al and sporting events throughout the refreshments will be abundant. spring, summer and early fall. On Sunday, June 20, beginning at 1 Tryzubivka’s banquet hall, meeting rooms p.m., Tryzub will hold its popular Father’s and festival grounds are also available for Day Picnic, a family oriented event that rental at a reasonable price. features some of the excellent younger per- The most popular community event at forming artists in the Philadelphia area: the Ukrainian American Sport Center the Voloshky School of Dance; the Tryzub – over 2,000 attend – is the Vyshyvanka Ensemble and the Kurilets Ukrainian Independence Day Folk Festival Sisters. A zabava to the music of the Voloshky dancers wow the festival audience. scheduled for Sunday, August 22, at noon. Karpaty Orchestra follows. On that same day Tryzub will host the Division games are particularly popular under-23 Men’s U.S. Amateur Soccer on a Sunday afternoon. The soccer season Association’s Region I Cup tournament. opener picnic on Sunday, September 12, and the Ukrainian Nationals Family Day Sports opportunities Picnic on Saturday, September 18, are Adult and youth players, as well as particularly good days to enjoy great soc- sports fans, can enjoy a vast array of cer with a plate full of varennyky. sporting opportunities at Tryzubivka. For the more seasoned athletes in the Tryzub graciously invites all Ukrainian Ukrainian community, Tryzub offers a athletes to join one of its 29 youth and fun-filled golf tournament and banquet junior soccer teams in all age brackets for on June 12 and two tennis tournaments: boys and girls, its adult male Majors one on May 1-2 and one on September Division soccer team, its golf team or its 24-25. Learn more about beautiful youth swim team. Tryzubivka and the opportunities it offers It also invites Ukrainian club teams to the community at www.tryzub.org participate in the Memorial Day Once the summer is over on Saturday, Invitational youth soccer tournament October 2, at 4 p.m., the Tryzub sports scheduled for Memorial Day Weekend, club will celebrate its 60th anniversary. A May 28-31. banquet will begin at 4 p.m. Afterwards Soccer families and other fans can the members and guests will celebrate enjoy games at Tryzubivka throughout this milestone with a fun-filled Fallfest Ukrainian Nationals Force – Syla, Tryzub’s U-17 girls. the weekends of the season. The Majors 2010 music festival and zabava. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 S5

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Come to Lviv to learn how to paint icons by Taras Tymo we craft a divine image with paint. The iconographer must approach both tasks at LVIV – You, too, can learn how to the same time, for they are inseparable.” paint an icon and learn what icons mean – The city of Lviv, an architectural and at this summer’s Icon-Painting School at artistic pearl of Eastern Europe compara- the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) ble to Vienna and Prague, is a wonderful in Lviv. bonus of the school. The program This is the school’s sixth year, and includes numerous tours of the city’s classes are offered in both the English and churches and museums. Ukrainian languages. The school will be And dozens of students have come to held from July 4 to 24, and the deadline the school over the years from France, for applications is June 1. Britain, Holland, Russia, China, the Students learn to approach icon-paint- Philippines, the U.S., Canada and other ing in its entirety: understanding the theol- countries. ogy and also performing the artwork. And Olena S. Borkowsky, of the U.S. they attempt to adhere fully to all known summed it all up: “My sister, Laryssa, and ancient techniques and stylistic methods I had an unforgettable experience that we of making images. will hold dearly in our hearts for the rest “My time spent in Ukraine was phe- of our lives.” nomenal,” said Eric Tank of the U.S. “I More information on the Icon-Painting feel especially privileged to have had the Summer School, and other UCU summer opportunity to study under a master ico- schools, is available at: www.ss.ucu.edu. nographer along with my peers, whose ua/en Angels are popular subjects for icon painting. variety of culture and ethnicity made for a truly unique experience. “Outside of the studio, there were scheduled times to tour Lviv and learn of its history with the help of knowledgeable guides provided through the university. There was also time to explore on my own, which I found to be particularly enjoyable. I could not have asked for more hospitable company than the staff and fellow students of UCU, whose kind- ness and accommodation will always be appreciated,” he commented. Students learn the symbolic language and theological content of ancient images – how to “read” them correctly. This is through daily lectures on the theology of icons and the theory and history of Eastern Christian art. At the same time, the main goal of the school is to allow students to experience the process of “writing” (painting) their own icons. The students not only create their own images, but study classical examples in depth, immersing themselves in painting techniques. The process is accompanied by an active prayer and liturgical life (daily services in the Byzantine rite), for the icon is above all a fruit of the spirit and prayer. “I will always remember the time I spent while enrolled in the iconography course,” said Brent Bezo, of Canada. “The course provided me with the unique opportunity to learn traditional painting techniques from medieval Ukraine. The course also provided 21st century technol- ogy to help analyze centuries-old icons to ensure that true, ancient iconography tech- niques were employed. In addition, the course was supplemented with historical and theological lectures on the icon. I am not aware of another course that combines these latter, three elements to create a one- of-a-kind learning environment.” “Another benefit of this course is that it brought people together from all over the world,” he added. “I studied with people from four continents – and it was wonder- ful to learn from each other. This course helped me to develop creatively and obtain a greater appreciation for iconogra- phy, and art in general. This appreciation and inspiration is always with me in my daily life and throughout all my travels as I see and experience art from various cul- tures and countries.” Solomiya Tymo, director of the school, explains: “The iconographer is called above all to create an icon in him- or her- self, in his or her heart, for we are all images of God which need to be devel- oped.” “Only after this [development] can S6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Join Kobzarska Sich for bandura and vocal music classes by Anatoli W. Murha EMLENTON, Pa. – Walking through the mountains here, the sound of strings or a familiar vocal harmony can be heard every August. We call this musical won- derland Kobzarska Sich (KS). Founded in 1979, KS is organized by the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus and is held in August at All Saints Ukrainian Orthodox Church Camp in Emlenton, Pa. As the former artistic director and con- ductor of the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus, along with many years at Kobzarska Sich as music director, con- ductor and instructor, Maestro Oleh Mahlay will lead a talented line up of bandura and choral instructors. The Bandura Course and Junior Bandura Workshop of KS will feature the following instructors: Ola Herasymenko, Andrij Birko, Yurij Petlura, Irene Kytasty-Kuzma, Irene Zawadiwsky, Oleksander Petlura, and Sara Cholyway. Born in Lviv, Mrs. Herasymenko is the first professional bandurist to have been featured as a soloist with American Volodymyr Murha symphony orchestras. Prior to settling in The 2010 Final Concert of Kobzarska Sich. the U.S., she had performed extensively with a bandura trio under her direction in Maestro Bohdan Heryavenko, the artistic history, solo and ensemble playing and many hidden aspects of sacred music tra- Ukraine, Poland, Germany, Spain, Japan, director and conductor of the Ukrainian singing, music lectures and elementary dition. This workshop is designed for Vietnam and the Philippines. Recently, Bandurist Chorus. Mr. Hurko has com- music theory (as needed). This course is older teenagers (age 15 and older) and together with her husband, Yuriy posed and recorded five major pieces of designed for teenaged children (age 12 adults of all ages. Oliynyk, she has performed in many lec- sacred music, three complete settings of and older) and adults of all ages. • Ukrainian Vocal Workshop, August ture recitals, presenting Ukrainian music, The Liturgy of St. John Chrysostom, • Junior Bandura Workshop, August 14-20 – This one-week intensive work- culture, and history at colleges, universi- “Liturgy 2000” and “Liturgy No. 2” and 6-13 – This one-week workshop covers shop will focus on individual vocal ties, museums and libraries. Ms. “Liturgy No. 3”; as well as “Panachyda/ the basics of playing bandura and bandu- development by instructors with exten- Herasymenko received her Bachelor’s Requiem for the Victims of Chornobyl” ra history. Participants are introduced to sive backgrounds in vocal music train- degree at the Lviv Lysenko Conservatory (2001), and “Vespers” (2005). ensemble playing and singing, music lec- ing. Participants will take part in daily (now Lviv Musical Institute) and her Additionally, Sacred Music Workshop tures and elementary music theory (as one-on-one vocal coaching sessions master’s degree at the Tchaikovsky participants will be working with Mr. needed). This workshop is designed for along with choral ensemble singing. This Conservatory in Kyiv. Mahlay and Protodeacon Ihor Mahlay. children age 9-11. workshop is designed for older teenagers Recently, KS introduced a strong Vocal Workshop attendees will be work- • Ukrainian Sacred Music Workshop, (age 15 and older) and adults of all ages. vocal component to its programming in ing with Maestro Heryavenko, Halyna August 10-14 – This four-day workshop Interested participants are encouraged the way of a four-day Ukrainian Sacred Heryavenko and Oleh Mahlay. provides an opportunity to sing sacred to enroll early to ensure placement. For Music Workshop and weeklong Program information is as follows. works by Ukrainian master composers more information and for a registration Ukrainian Vocal Workshop. • Bandura Course, August 6-20, This and provides practical pointers for package, visit www.bandura.org/bandu- Ukrainian Sacred Music Workshop two-week course focuses on over seven church singers, cantors and conductors ra_school.htm or contact the administra- participants will be taught by well- hours of daily group instruction in: the alike relative to common areas of church tor of KS, Anatoli Murha, at 734-953- known composer Roman Hurko and technique of playing bandura, bandura singing. Listening lectures will open up 0305 or [email protected].

Appreciate classical music at Grazhda’s summer concerts by Zirka Voronka Volodymyr Syvophip, the ensemble will Rutgers University who will present an Greene, piano, will give a recital on sing choral works spanning the Baroque to evening of readings, music slides, and a August 27. The Soroka-Greene duo is a JEWETT, N.Y. – Saturday, July 9, will the contemporary period. film titled “Imagining Mazepa Fom Byron husband-wife team of international prize- mark the beginning of the 29th concert Mr. Syvophip is the director of the Lviv to Broadway to Hollywood” – an unusual winning soloists. They have toured and season of the Music and Art Center of Philharmonic Society, conductor of the and eclectic portrayal of the iconic recorded extensively, and are known for Greene County – the first and oldest clas- professional choir Gloria and head of the Ukrainian Hetman Ivan Mazepa. showcasing premieres of a number of con- sical music summer festival in the region, annual festival of contemporary music Celebrated poet Vasyl Makhno and Vasyl temporary Ukrainian composers. founded in 1983 by Ihor Sonevytsky. Contrasts, which has blossomed into one Lopukh will also take part in that eve- The final concert of the season will fea- The season opens with a performance of Ukraine’s most prestigious festivals ning’s program. ture an exciting program by the Music at of the Vocal Chamber Ensemble of the under his directorship. On August 6, the Grazhda will proudly Grazhda Chamber Society with violinists distinguished Ukrainian chorus Dumka. Other season highlights include a night feature the debut of the budding Ukrainian Anna Rabinova and Irena Krechkovsky, Under the baton of guest-conductor curated by Prof. Alexander Motyl of soprano Sophia Solovij. Ms. Solovij, win- violist Borys Deviatov, cellist Ms. Khoma ner of several vocal competitions, has and Mr. Vynnytsky. been living in Italy for the last decade. She All concerts take place on Saturdays at has appeared in such operas as “Anna 8 p.m. at the acoustically impeccable Bolena” and “L’Elisir d’Amore.” Ms. wooden chamber of the Grazhda Concert Sovoij’s program will feature operatic Hall on Route 23A in Jewett, N.Y. arias and Ukrainian art songs, with com- In additions to the concerts, MAC is poser Myroslav Skoryk at the piano. sponsoring courses on Ukrainian folk arts: On August 13, the Music and Art embroidery (July 25-30; Lubov Wolynec, Center will host its annual fund-raising instructor); easter-egg making and ceram- concert in memory of the 85th birthday of ics (August 1-4, Sofika Zielyk instructor), the institution’s founder, Prof. Sonevytsky. wreath-making (August 1-4, Natalia The program will spotlight new talents Sonevytsky, instructor), and Ukrainian such as Ms. Solovij, as well names folk singing for children (July 25-August beloved on the MAC stage, such as pianist 5, Anna Bachynsky, instructor). The popu- Volodymyr Vynnytsky (MAC’s current lar children’s concert will take place on director) and audience favorites, cellist Friday, August 5, at 7 p.m. Natalia Khoma and Mr. Skoryk, the More information can be obtained on renowned composer. the Music and Art Center’s website, www. The Grazhda, home to the programs of the Music and Art Center of Greene County. Solomia Soroka, violin, and Arthur GrazhdaMusicandArt.org. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 S7

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Hone your Ukrainian folk dance skills at Soyuzivka by Chryzanta Hentisz instructor Roman Lewkowicz – all of Ms. Izak, the artistic director of the two taking classes in ballet, character, whom were trained by Mrs. Bohachevsky dance camps, earned her B.A. in dance, Ukrainian dance and repertory. The coun- KERHONKSON, N.Y. – If you’ve ever to carry on her work. Kristine Izak will majoring in performance and choreogra- selors are hand-picked by Ms. Lonkevych watched in amazement as dancers glided, return to the dance camps as artistic direc- phy, and has been teaching at private to be ready to help students on a one-on- jumped and whirled around the stage exe- tor. dance schools in the Philadelphia area one basis, enhancing the dancer’s learn- cuting perfect moves in a dizzying kalei- Mr. Pagan is the artistic director of since 1991. She worked closely with Mrs. ing experience. Each camp will present a doscope of color and wondered where Syzokryli, as well as the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky for more than 20 years, final program that will highlight not only they learned to dance like that, the answer Bohachevsky School of Ukrainian Dance both at the workshop, where she was the dancers’ achievements in Ukrainian is simple: the dancers were trained at the in New York and schools in Hartford, artistic director from 2004 to 2008, and dance but also character and ballet. Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Astoria, Yonkers and Hempstead, N.Y., the dance camps. Ms. Izak uses her While all of the participants in the Dance Academy. and Passaic, N.J. He is also a dance extraordinary talents not only to create dance programs work intensively, danc- The academy’s summer programs at instructor for the Dance Theater of magical stories which the children per- ing long hours every day, there are also Soyuzivka are well-known as the premier Harlem with which he has performed for form at the final recital of the dance many opportunities to enjoy the facilities training ground for young dancers wish- many years, playing leading roles all over camps, but also to design the costumes at Soyuzivka and socialize with fellow ing to improve both their basic skills and the world. and scenery that enhance the perfor- campers. Campers get to enjoy a camp- their Ukrainian dancing. The summer pro- Mr. Calka, principal dancer with the mance. fire with skits prepared by the dancers grams were founded more than 30 years Sacramento Ballet, has danced profession- The Ukrainian Dance Workshop will and the counselors; “clash” day, when ago when Roma Pryma Bohachevsky ful- ally with such groups as the Les Grands run from July 3 though 16. It is intended everyone, including counselors, instruc- filled her dream and established a unique Ballets Canadiens de Montreal and the for advanced dancers at least 16 years of tors and the director, dresses in outra- dance program to preserve and advance Los Angeles Ballet. He has choreographed age. These dancers participate in a rigor- geous outfits for rehearsal; and a farewell the art of Ukrainian dance in the diaspora. numerous works for the Sacramento Ballet ous and exacting program, taking classes banquet. Soyuzivka also hosts a “luau” Her Ukrainian Dance Workshops and and assisted in the staging of the works of in ballet, character, Ukrainian dance and for the dancers. Dance Camps have since been attended George Balanchine for the Bolshoi and repertory. The workshop participants will They young dancers also show off by countless dancers from all corners of Kirov ballets. exhibit the skills they have acquired or their newfound skills and tricks at the globe. The academy encompasses not Mr. Lewkowicz will join the workshop honed during the two-week program with Soyuzivka’s “zabavy” (dances), making only the workshop and two two-week as guest instructor for a few days, during performances at Soyuzivka’s Ukrainian the traditional “kolomiyka” fun and excit- camps but is also the summer home of the which he will not only instruct the dancers Cultural Festival on July 15-16. ing not only for the participants but for Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. but choreograph a special dance for the Beginning to advanced dancers age 8 the crowds of onlookers. Ania Bohachevsky-Lonkevych, direc- Ukrainian Cultural Festival performance to 16 will have the opportunity to attend The academy and Soyuzivka offer sev- tor of the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky at Soyuzivka. Mr. Lewkowicz, a former either one, or both, of the camps being eral scholarships to dancers based on Ukrainian Dance Academy, is well-quali- member of Syzokryli, has studied with, offered in two sessions. Dance Camp I merit and need. fied to continue her mother’s work, hav- among others, the Tamburitzans and the from July 24 to August 6 and Dance Those wishing to participate in these ing been at her side as a dancer and Dukla Ukrainian Folk Company in Camp II from August 7 to August 22. dance programs may get further informa- instructor from an early age. At this year’s Slovakia, for whom he has choreographed Dancers at these camps, no matter tion regarding registration and require- workshop she will be joined by Orlando works that are part of their permanent rep- what their level, will work on developing ments at www.syzokryli.com or www. Pagan, Stefan Calka and special guest ertory. their technique and dancing ability, while soyuzivka.com.

Send your children and young adults to dance workshop by Paula Holoviak tion for experienced dancers. The workshop is under the artistic LEHIGHTON, Pa. – The 22nd direction of Andrij Dobriansky assisted Ukrainian Folk Dance Workshop, spon- by Yurij Dobriansky. Special activities for sored by the Ukrainian American this year’s camp include mini-workshops Heritage Foundation (UAHF) of the and demonstrations in the art of egg Lower Anthracite Region, will be held at painting (pysanky), and beadwork (gerda- the Ukrainian Homestead in Lehighton, ny). An adult beadwork workshop will Pa., from Monday, June 27, through also be available for parents and the gen- Friday, July 1. eral public during this week. The camp runs daily from 10 a.m. to 4 The camp will conclude with a perfor- p.m. and includes dance instruction, folk mance on Saturday, July 2, at 7 p.m. This singing, sports, crafts and swimming. performance is open to the public, free of Instruction is offered to children age 5 charge. and up, with advanced workshop instruc- For more information on the camp or

Christine Syzonenko In the final pose of the Hopak, seen (from left) are assistant instructors Yurij Dobriansky and Katerina Syzonenko, and camp counselor Marysa Milinichik.

the adult craft workshop, contact Paula Arts (PPA). State government funding Holoviak at 570-708-1992, Sandra Duda for the arts depends upon an annual at 610-377-7750 or Joseph Zucofski at appropriation by the Commonwealth of 570-622-8056, or e-mail holoviak@kutz- Pennsylvania and support from the town.edu. Forms and information are also National Endowment for the Arts, a fed- available online at www.kazkaensemble. eral agency. PPA is administered in this org. region by the Lehigh Valley Arts The camp is supported by the Council. The camp is also supported by Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state a grant from the Carbon County Room agency, through its regional arts funding Tax Fund, which promotes tourism with- Campers perform the dance “Na Bazari.” partnership, Pennsylvania Partners in the in the county. S8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Tennis anyone? Sign up for Soyuzivka’s Tennis Camp by Patricia Sawchak KERHONKSON – N.Y. – By this time, the temperature is warming up and you’re probably thinking about activities and camps to join this summer to have a good time and learn something valuable as well. We have the perfect solution for you, or if you’re a parent, for your son or daugh- ter: Soyuzivka’s Tennis Camp. The camp has been attracting young- sters for more than 40 years. Soyuzivka, now known as the Soyuzivka Center Foundation, is a scenic location in the beautiful Shawangunk/Catskill mountain range. Here children can come to enjoy the experience of being close to nature and their Ukrainian roots. The dates for the Tennis Camp are June 26 to July 7 (later this year due to the lon- ger school calendar – much of it because of the inclement winter weather). The camp accepts children from age 10 to 18. The participants of the 2010 Tennis Camp at Soyuzivka. For camp registration, call Soyuzivka at 845-626-5641 or visit the website at www. into groups according to ability, and soyuzivka.com. instructors rotate their instruction, devel- Instruction is given by George oping and stressing correct form, proper Sawchak, who is also the director of the strokes, and game strategy. Also empha- camp. He is a USTA (United States Tennis sized is the importance of good sports- Association) player, teacher, organizer and manship and tennis etiquette. captain of USTA sectional teams compet- There is a gala banquet at the conclu- ing on the national level. sion of camp at which campers receive He will be assisted by counselors, and their certificates and trophies are given to the off-court 24 hour supervision will be tournament winners. The coveted “Best provided by Olya Czerkas, a teacher from Camper” awards are also given to boys Florida, who helps the campers adjust to and girls who are recognized for their their new “home” away from home at the exemplary behavior and overall attitude camp quarters known as Lviv. both on and off the courts. The dinner is Campers are provided with three followed by a dance, during which camp- healthy, nutritious and diversified meals a ers receive mementos of the camp. day. The focus of the camp is always on ten- The first week of camp is devoted to nis, but there is plenty of time for off-court daily instruction in tennis, and the second fun like swimming in Soyuzivka’s pool, week ends with a tournament where watching movies and dancing. Of course, campers put to use what they have learned. many campers develop year-round friend- The daily regimen always begins with ships and keep in touch between summer- Tennis Camp staff members in 2010. calisthenics. Then the campers are divided time Tennis Camp at Soyuzivka.

Add Soyuzivka events to your summertime calendar by Sonia Semanyszyn drink at the pool while the children are and Nestor Paslawsky enjoying themselves. There are several other special events KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The official during the season, including the re-opening date of the Soyuzivka Soyuzivka Heritage Foundation Golf Heritage Center is Memorial Day week- Tournament, dance recital weekends, the end, which will feature the band Svitanok crowning of Miss Soyuzivka and perfor- and appearances by Pete and Vlod and mances by special guests on the Tiki deck Zuki and Mike on the Tiki deck. and at the weekend dances. Not to be In June, Soyuzivka hosts UNA Seniors missed are Soyuzivka’s theme nights, Week, an ever-more popular week of var- such as Odesa Night on Fridays, featur- ied activities that has attracted over 100 ing fine cuisine prepared by chef Andrey attendees in recent years. Sonevytsky. Once camp season begins in late June In conjunction with the Embassy of (see the separate article on page S9), Ukraine, the Consulate General of Soyuzivka welcomes children of all ages Ukraine in New York and the Ukrainian Oksana Trytjak and invites parents and other adults to National Association, Soyuzivka will An elegant evening at Soyuzivka. participate in activities such as golf, hik- host its eighth annual Adoptive Family ing and tennis, or to just relax with a cool Weekend. This year’s event will take place on Friday-Sunday, July 22-24, end. Remember, the Soyuzivka Heritage offering families the opportunity to learn Center, nestled in the Shawangunk moun- about the Ukrainian heritage and culture tain ridge, is just about a two-hour car in a relaxed setting, while interacting ride from New York (or a mere five hours with Ukraine’s diplomatic staff and other from Montreal). This is a vacation spot families. where all family members can feel com- As for the end of the summer, fortable and safe, and where friends can Soyuzivka has more surprises in store – enjoy each other’s company in the midst especially for Labor Day weekend. So, of nature’s beauty. keep on reading The Ukrainian Weekly Soyuzivka’s management advises that, and Svoboda, and regularly check the for the fifth consecutive year, there will be Soyuzivka website for additional summer no price increases for rooms and meals, news. and that some additional discounts will be For more information visit the website available. This is intended to ensure that www.soyuzivka.com, call 845-626-5641 everyone has an opportunity to come and Oksana Trytjak or just get in the car and come visit us for enjoy what the Soyuzivka Heritage Center A beautiful sunny day on the Tiki deck. a scenic daytrip or an exceptional week- has to offer during 2011 season. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 S9

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

Diana Shmerykowsky Roma Lisovich Dancers create a Hutsul tower in the pool. Discovery Camp participants on a rock-climbing excursion. Choose one, or more, of Soyuzivka’s summer camps

Roma Lisovich Youngsters of the Heritage Day Camp perform in the Veselka auditorium.

by Matthew Dubas Soyuzivka Cultural Festival,” added Sonia Ukrainian Heritage Day Camp, for chil- camp that will interest every camper, Semanyshyn, administrator of Soyuzivka. dren 4-8, exposes children to Ukrainian whether it be a dance enthusiast with five PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Soyuzivka is in The summer calendar winds up with the culture through songs, dance, crafts and weeks of various dance camps from tradi- full swing for preparations for its annual Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian games. The camp runs in two sessions, the tional Ukrainian to ballroom dance avail- summer camps. Dance Camp for children 8-16, and is held first July 17-22 and the second July 24-29, able; Sitch sports camp, which has a two “Soyuzivka hosts a variety of camps,” in two, two-week sessions. The camp has and includes daily lunches. week camp available with excellent noted Nestor Paslawsky, Soyuzivka’s the first session on July 24 through August Now in its 42nd year, the Chornomorska instruction in soccer, tennis, volleyball and General Manager, “from Tennis and the 6, and the second on August 7-20, and is Sitch Sports School, held in two sessions, swimming; heritage day camp, where chil- Chornomorska Sitch sports camps to the directed by Ania Bohachevsky-Lonkevych, July 24-30 and July 31-August 8, is run by dren receive excellent instruction in their Plast Tabir Ptashat and the Heritage day The camp is limited to 60 students and fea- the Ukrainian Athletic-Educational Ukrainian culture; or Discovery Camp, camps for preschoolers, a Ballroom Dance tures expert instruction for beginner, inter- Association Chronomorska Sitch for chil- which gives kids the opportunity to experi- Workshop, the Discovery Camp that prom- mediate and advanced students. The camp dren 6-17. (See story on page S4.) For ence activities such as hiking and rappel- ises adventure and fun in the great out- ends with a grand recital. applications, contact Marika Bokalo, 908- ling.” doors, or the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky For nature-loving kids age 8-15, there is 851-0617, or e-mail, sportsschool@chor- For more information on the summer Ukrainian Dance Workshop and Camps.” Discovery Camp, which features outdoor nomorskasitch.org. camps at Soyuzivka, please contact Tennis Camp, for boys and girls age crafts, hiking, swimming, organized sports The staff at Soyuzivka, noted Ms. Soyuzivka at 845-626-5641 or visit its 10-18, begins on June 26 and ends on July and games, bonfires songs and much more. Semanyshyn, “are sure that there is a website at www.soyuzivka.org. 7, under the direction of George Sawchak. Attendance will be limited to 45 students with room, board and 24-hour supervision, expert lessons and loads of fun. (See story on page S8.) For future Plast members, there is Tabir Ptashat, for children 4-6, accompanied by an adult. The day camp is held in two weeklong sessions, June 26 to July 2, and July 3-9. More information and registration forms can be obtained by calling Neonila Sochan, 973-984-7456. Next on the summer calendar, on July 3-16, is the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Academy Dance Workshop, under the direction of Ania Bohachevsky- Lonkevych. This two-week camp is for intermediate to advanced dancers age 16 and up. The campers are featured on stage at the Ukrainian Cultural Festival held at Soyuzivka on July 15-17. (See article on dance camp on page S7.) “Once dance workshop begins, everyone Roma Lisovich knows that we are not far off from the Heritage Day Camp participants on a hike. S10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... A pply for 2011 Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute

by Peter T. Woloschuk will include annotated articles on contem- Eastern Europe in the course of the past porary issues in business, economics, pol- 500 years. CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The 41st annu- itics and culture. Harvard’s extensive Special emphasis will be placed on the al session of the Harvard Ukrainian library of recorded material, video films role of Ukraine as a cultural frontier of Summer Institute (HUSI) is offering three and programs will also be used, and stu- Europe, positioned on the border between courses, all taught by full-time Harvard dents will have access to Ukrainian radio settled areas and the Eurasian steppes, faculty associated with the Harvard and TV news. Christianity and Islam, Orthodoxy and Ukrainian Research Institute (HURI). Limited special financial assistance is Catholicism, as well as the fact that it has It is the only program of its kind in available for students interested in this been a battleground of major imperial and North America, offering an intensive sev- dynamic new course. national projects in the modern era. en-week university-accredited curriculum In addition to the language course, HUSI students are encouraged to take in Ukrainian studies with Harvard “Ukraine as Linguistic Battleground” will advantage of all that Harvard University University credits, which are universally be taught by Michael S. Flier, Oleksandr has to offer, including its many instruc- recognized and transferable to academic Potebnja Professor of Ukrainian Philology tional facilities, its language resource cen- institutions on a worldwide basis. at Harvard. The course will offer an ter, its museums and art galleries, its Classes will run from Monday, June 27, exploration of the Ukrainian language in repositories and libraries including the through Friday, August 12, and are offered linguistic, historical, sociolinguistic largest Ucrainica library collection outside jointly by the Harvard University Summer anthropological, and political terms. of Eastern Europe. School and the Harvard Ukrainian Topics will include the historical emer- An extensive evening program of pre- Research Institute. gence of Ukrainian on East Slavic territo- sentations will also be offered throughout Patrice Dabrowski, director of the In response to requests from students, ry, its varied relationships to Russian, the the summer session and will include guest Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute. academic and government officials, as status of Rusyn within the Ukrainian lan- speakers, a number of movie presenta- well as individuals in the professional and guage sphere, the typology and function tions, as well as as a number of social and tion from a college instructor to Tamara business sectors, HUSI will offer a new of Ukrainian linguistic hybrids (“sur- cultural events. In addition students will Nary, Programs Administrator, Harvard language course, “Ukrainian for Reading zhyk”), current problems of Ukrainian have ample opportunity to explore the Ukrainian Summer Institute, 34 Kirkland Knowledge,” which will be taught by standardization, and Ukrainian language many resources of greater Boston and St., Cambridge, MA 02138. Foreign stu- Volodymyr Dibrova, preceptor in the politics. eastern New England. dents should include their most recent Department of Slavic Languages and The third course, “Frontiers of Europe: The Harvard Ukrainian Summer TOEFL scores. All students who are seek- Literatures, and a professional translator Ukraine since 1500,” will be offered by Institute provides a unique, intensive ing financial aid should include a state- and prize-winning author and novelist. Serhii Plokhii, Mykhailo S. Hrushevskyi Ukrainian experience, where students are ment of request for fee reduction and sup- The course is designed for students Professor of Ukrainian History. It will taught by internationally renowned pro- porting documentation. who wish to develop their reading mas- look at the history of the Ukrainian terri- fessors and will gain a valuable broad per- Once students have been notified by tery of Ukrainian. It will use contempo- tory and its people within a broad context spective on Ukraine, its history, language, HUSI that they have been accepted into rary and classical Ukrainian material, and of political, social and cultural changes in traditions and culture. the program, they must then register with To apply, students must be 19 years old the Harvard Summer School. Online reg- or have completed one year of college. istration is strongly recommended. Exceptional high school students may be For further information and application considered through Harvard’s Secondary materials, call Mrs. Nary at 617-495- School Program. Students may register 3549, or write to her at Harvard Ukrainian up to the beginning of classes, June 27. Summer Institute, 34 Kirkland St., However, full payment of tuition, hous- Cambridge, MA, 02138; E-mail, huri@ ing (if applicable) and fees are due no fas.harvard.edu; fax, 617-495-8097. later than May 23. Students may still apply and register after the cut-off date until the start of classes, but will have to pay a $200 late fee. Come to Harvard The application process to HUSI is a two-step process. Students wishing to Summer Institute’s apply should begin by either downloading a copy of the HUSI application from the open events HUSI website or contacting the institute to obtain a hard copy by mail. After com- by Peter T. Woloschuk pleting the form along with the required essay, they should forward it, along with a CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – During college transcript (a copy issued to the the seven-week semester (Monday, The 2010 HUSI class in front of the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute. student is acceptable), and a recommenda- June 27, through Friday, August 12) of the Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute (HUSI) there will be a num- ber of lectures and other special events that will be open to the public. These will include at least three presentations by noted Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans who will deal with contemporary Ukrainian topics. Among the tentative list of speakers are Ukrainian journalist Zhanna Bezpiatchuk; Ukrainian author, journalist and leading intel- lectual affiliated with the Kyiv-based journal Krytyka, Mykola Riabchuk; and Rutgers University political sci- ence professor and noted commenta- tor and blogger Dr. Alexander Motyl. There will also be a number of showings of classical Ukrainian films from Harvard’s extensive library of Ukrainian cinematography. The events are currently all sched- uled for evenings (7 p.m.) and will be held in the auditorium of the South Building of Harvard’s Center for Government and International Studies. For further information and precise dates, as they are finalized, consult the website of Harvard’s Ukrainian Research Institute at www. huri.harvard.edu.

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A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... See the renaissance at UAYA grounds in Ellenville, N.Y.

by Andrij Stasiw Canada, Estonia, Germany, Great Britain and Ukraine. The organization’s goal is to organize, nurture and ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – Ukrainian American Youth educate youth in the spirit invoked by the ideals “God Association members from over a dozen branches and Ukraine.” UAYA helps young Americans of throughout the tri-state area and beyond have mobilized Ukrainian descent, as well as new immigrants from their membership for a colossal capital improvement and Ukraine, form their Christian and patriotic values, culti- building project at their campsite located in Ellenville, vates the unity of Ukrainians around the world, and pre- N.Y. pares members to work for the good of the Ukrainian Within nine short months of embarking on its quest to nation and to strengthen its statehood. raise $1 million dollars, “Oselia SUM” has managed to UAYA President Andriy Bihun recently remarked, raise almost $500,000 toward revitalizing its 185-acre “As I travel to the various branches throughout the orga- estate. nization, I sense a renewed commitment not only to the The mood among the UAYA, our membership, is campaign, but to the ideals and spirit of our organiza- electric. Many volunteers have joined various commit- tion. Our membership is increasing and our early regis- tees responsible for projects such as refurbishing the tration for this summer’s camping season is showing Olympic-size swimming pool, replacing the roof over greater numbers. Our members are energized about our the main auditorium, constructing two new pavilions for organization’s future and look forward to enjoying their Campers celebrate a hot-air balloon visit. use during the summer camp season, installing new resort this summer.” showers for guests wishing to tent, and completing a Mr. Bihun’s work for the organization included a trip Throughout the summer, the UAYA resort will be host of improvement projects for over 20 structures on last July to Kyiv where he contracted the very popular hosting dances, the annual Lemko Vatra, golf tourna- the property. All of this is possible through the generosi- rock group, Mad Heads XL, who will be appearing at ments, softball tournaments, Olympic-style competitions ty of UAYA members, as well as that of local Ukrainian the campsite over July 4th weekend with a spectacular during its Memorial Day weekend Zlet tournament, pub institutions and organizations. concert on Sunday night. nights in the Dibrova Lounge, holiday weekend perfor- The Ellenville campsite is owned and operated by the Campers for the past three years have been singing mances by Ukrainian folk dance groups and singers, and Ukrainian American Youth Association, an organization the group’s most popular song, “Nadiya Ye,” and appro- much more. with branches throughout the United States. The UAYA priately the weekend was named the “Nadiya Ye!” For information about weekend events, children’s is part of an international organization (Ukrainian Youth Festival to mark this new spirit of renewal at the UAYA camps or the UAYA, call us at 845-647-7230 or log on Association) represented in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, campground. to cym.org/us/ellenville.

Visit the Ukrainian “oselia” in Pennsylvania by Ihor Czenstuch become very popular at The Homestead. A traditional feast on Ukrainian foods, view arts and crafts from the chapel graces the grounds. many vendors and enjoy the “zabava” (dance) on LEHIGHTON, Pa. – Located in the southern foothills Throughout the summer, the Homestead hosts several Saturday night. This year’s festival will take place on of the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, camps, most notable among them the Kazka Dance August 20 and 21. five miles from the Mahoning Valley exit of the Camp and the Ukrainian Gold Cross Children’s Camp. Labor Day weekend features a dance and a confer- Pennsylvania Turnpike (NE Extension), is a piece of This year the Homestead will host a reunion weekend ence of the Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine. Ukraine on 200 acres owned by the Organization for the for former Ukrainian Gold Cross campers. Watch for the The summer season ends with the traditional “pech- Rebirth of Ukraine, named the Ukrainian Homestead. date! ennia baraboli” (potato bake and pig roast), followed by For over 50 years, this “oselia” in Lehighton, Pa., 75 The highlight of the summer is the Ukrainian Festival a zabava in the evening. This year’s event will take miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New held annually on the third weekend in August. Over place on October 1. York City, has been the summer home for guests of all 1,000 spectators come from by many regions of For more information or to make reservations, call the ages from various states and countries. Pennsylvania, New York, New Jersey, Delaware and Ukrainian Homestead at 610-377-4621 or visit www. Recently, this Ukrainian resort has experienced a Maryland to experience traditional songs and dance, ukrhomestead.com. resurgence of visitors. Adults who spent many summers at the Homestead and at the Ukrainian Gold Cross camps held there are now bringing their children, third- and fourth-generation Ukrainians from the nearby coal mining regions of Pennsylvania are revisiting their roots, and the new wave of Ukrainians in this country are find- ing a haven. The Ukrainian Homestead is now occupied year round by skiers, bikers (at nationally rated biking trails), camp- ers, rafting enthusiasts, conventioneers, various groups and vacationers enjoying nearby attractions, such as the quaint town of Jim Thorpe and the many ski resorts. The Ukrainian Homestead offers motel rooms, bunga- lows, campsites, barbecue areas, a swimming pool, vol- leyball courts, a club and a host of cultural events such Michael Chymych as pysanky, gerdany and Ukrainian dance workshops. The Fralinger Mummers String Band from Dancers perform at the Ukrainian Homestead’s Weddings, family reunions and company retreats have Philadelphia at the Ukrainian Festival in August 2010. Ukrainian Festival in August 2010. S12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18 No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 S13 S14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Attend UMANA’s 60th anniversary convention in Philadelphia

by George Hrycelak The Assembly of Delegates is UMANA’s highest deliberative body, and CHICAGO – The Ukrainian Medical all branches are eligible to send voting Association of North America (UMANA) delegates in proportion to the number of will hold a celebratory biennial conven- active members in their branch. The tion June 22-26, at the Hilton Inn at Penn assembly is the place to have their voices in Philadelphia. heard, bring up new issues, and receive Planning for the 41st Scientific the most up-to-date news about the status Convention and 34th Assembly of of UMANA. Delegates is well under way, with the con- On Saturday evening, June 25, vention chairman Dr. Andrew Melnyk and UMANA will hold a gala awards banquet Pennsylvania branch President Dr. Ihor and anniversary celebration honoring its Fedoriw working together to assure a deserving members, as well as recogniz- memorable event marking UMANA’s 60 ing worthy and highly regarded years of continuous professional service. Ukrainian American organizations in the This year’s scientific conference will Philadelphia area. be jointly sponsored by the Chicago UMANA’s Professional Community Medical Society, which designates this Service Award will be presented to spe- educational activity for a maximum of 10 cial guest Erast Huculak, former AMA PRA Category 1 credits. The scien- Canadian honorary consul for Ukraine, tific committee, chaired by Dr. Liza founder and president of Medical Pilch, is organizing the lecture sessions Pharmacies Group Inc., philanthropist on “Updates in Medicine,” featuring a Dr. Andrew Melnyk (left), convention chair, Dr. Liza Pilch (center), scientific and humanitarian. The banquet will be panel of knowledgeable speakers, both committee chair, and Dr. Maria Hrycelak, committee member, review archives held in the historic Hall of Flags on the local and national UMANA members. for UMANA’s 60th anniversary celebration. campus of the University of UMANA’s president-elect, Dr. Pennsylvania. Melnyk, said he supports the choice of England, which represent well over one professions. There is a vibrant Ukrainian Dr. Melnyk said he encourages all Philadelphia as the venue for several rea- half of UMANA’s active membership. community in the city that supports the members “to come out for this extended sons. The Pennsylvania branch is one of The last time UMANA held a convention mission of the medical association. weekend among colleagues, update their the oldest and continuously active in Philadelphia was 25 years ago, a Finally, the historic city of Philadelphia medical knowledge, and have a great branches in the U.S. The East Coast con- month after the Chornobyl catastrophe. lends itself perfectly as a location to cele- time.” vention location allows easy access for The city hosts the oldest hospital in brate 60 years since the inception of the For further information, readers may several nearby UMANA branches, such America, with many other medical insti- first organized Ukrainian Medical log on to www.umana.org or call 773- as New York Metro, Maryland and New tutions and museums related to the health Association in New York in 1950. 278-6262.

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A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... TRAVELOGUE: A journey to the end of the world gy at the Ukrainian cathedral of Buenos Aires built in 1960. We were graciously greeted by one of the parishioners, who showed us around a rather large area occupied by the cathedral and the church hall, where they have Ukrainian school, “zabavy” and sell varenyky after church services. The same complex houses the seminary, where currently there are three semi- narians, and the bishop’s residence. The next stop on our journey was Stanley, the capital of the Falkland Islands, the only English-speaking area in that part of the world. Stanley resembles a small English fishing vil- lage. The major point of interest for us was the penguins. It was our first opportunity to see these amazing birds in their natural habitat. We marveled at these birds and watched as they stood on the beach in colonies numbering in the hundreds. We took our last look at the pen- guins and once again boarded the cruise ship. After a day at sea we arrived in Ushuaia, a former penal colony in Argentina’s province of Tierra del Fuego. But that’s now known as the southernmost city in the world. It is not its only claim to fame. Ushuaia has the final leg of the Pan American Highway that stretches all the way from Alaska through North and South America, The group ascended Sugarloaf Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for spectacular panoramic views of the city. and finally ends in a small dirt road at the Tierra del Fuego National Park. All who visit by Martha Lysko the site can claim that they traveled to the end of the world. Most people dream of traveling to exotic The next day we had our final encounter places. Largely, these dreams remain unreal- with the penguins. In Punta Arenas, Chile, we ized due to inertia or lack of opportunity. In set out to Otway Bay to observe the penguins my case, I had always wanted to visit Rio de one more time before we departed to a warmer Janeiro and to travel to the tip of South climate in the north of Chile. On board our America around Cape Horn. A perfect opportu- ship, the “U Mandry” group – most of whom nity presented itself when Zenia’s Travel Club were former members of Plast, said our last announced a tour to South America and 14 of good-byes in true Plast camp fashion: without my friends agreed to go. hesitation, we formed a large circle and sang On a cold day in February, a group known the traditional “Nich Vze Ide” and as “U Mandry” embarked on a journey to the “Dobranich.” end of the earth. In part we were motivated to We disembarked in Valparaiso, one of the travel to South America by the bitter cold win- largest container ports in the world. Our excur- ter in the Northeast. But we also wanted to see sion had only one more day left, and we made the wonders of the South American continent. the most of it. After a brief morning tour of Overnight we left the winter behind us and Valparaiso and the beautiful resort town of arrived in the city of Rio de Janeiro, where Vina del Mar, we enjoyed lunch in a charming summer was peaking. The vibrant city wel- vineyard, where we sampled many excellent comed the winter-weary travelers. The beaches wines, for which Chile is well-known. of Ipanema and Copacabana beckoned to us, In the afternoon we proceeded to Santiago. but we were on a mission. The capital of Chile is a large cosmopolitan Our first point of interest was the Christ the metropolis that required more time to explore Redeemer Statue that can be seen on the than we had allotted. Corcovado mountain top from the city and Sadly, we were homeward bound that eve- ocean below. We took the funicular railway to ning. But each part of our journey opened a the top and stood in awe as we saw one of the window into a world we had only heard of and wonders of the modern world. The world famous statue of Christ the Redeemer above the city of left us with a memorable experience. Onward with our quest to reach the end of Rio de Janeiro on Corcovado Mountain. the earth, we proceeded to Montevideo in Uruguay. Uruguay is the second smallest coun- try in South America. The capital of Uruguay is much smaller than either Rio or Buenos Aires. Immediately upon disembarking, we found ourselves in a large indoor market. We browsed the various stalls, shopping for souve- nirs and sampling the local foods and beer. The center of the city has retained its colo- nial flavor. In the center of old town on Independence Square stands the Salvo Palace built in 1928; once it was the tallest building in South America. In no time at all we boarded the Princess Star to sail to Buenos Aires, “The Paris of South America.” The city has beautiful build- ings and boasts many copies of European architectural designs, especially the opera house, which is a copy of the Parisian opera house. Argentina being the birthplace of the tango, we had to see a tango show and walk the streets of la Boca and the San Telmo district where tango began. In some ways la Boca reminded us of the East Village in New York Zenia Brozyna City. Since it was a Sunday, we attended litur- A not-to-be-missed vineyard tour and wine-tasting of Chilean wines in Santiago, Chile. S16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18 No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 S17 S18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Attend Sheptytsky Institute Study Days in Ottawa by Oksana Kowalchuk both challenge and reconfirm the views Workshop speakers will include: Maxym Lysack, “Orthodox Christian of Study Days participants. Dr. Brian Butcher, “ ‘Public Work,’ ” Responses to New Age “ ‘Spiritualities’ ”; OTTAWA – The Metropolitan Andrey A number of fascinating and motivat- Private Meaning? (Re)Interpreting the Father Andrew Onuferko, “Jesus and Sheptytsky Institute (MASI) of Eastern ing speakers who have confirmed their Divine Liturgy in a Post-Modern Age”; Muhammad: ‘Peace and Blessing Be Christian Studies is preparing for Study participation. Father Andriy Chirovsky, “Concepts Upon Them’?” and Father Michael Winn, Days in Ottawa, to be held on July 15-18. The plenary speakers are: Dr. Valerie Plundered by Passions: Early Christian “Holiness Unites God’s People: Christian This is the fourth consecutive year that Karras, whose topic will be “Relativism Teaching on the Struggle with Tempting Formation in the Age of Relativism.” MASI will be reaching out to the wider and Culture: Connections and Thoughts”; Dr. Catherine Clifford, “What For more information about Study Days community of Eastern and Western Difference”; Dr. Adam DeVille, Happened at Vatican II (1962-1965)? Why 2011 contact Father Stephen Christians in offering an academic and “Sentimentality Leads to the Gas is it important for the Eastern Churches?”; Wojcichowsky, director, Metropolitan spiritual conference to enlighten their Chamber: Emotivistic Relativism and the Father Lucien Coutu, “The Jesus Prayer: Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern faith. The unique theme this year – “True/ Slaughter of Innocents”; and Dr. Peter Getting Centered and Gaining Peace”; Christian Studies at 613-236-1393, ext. False? Right/Wrong? The Challenge of Bouteneff, “Relativism, Tolerance, and Father John Jillions, “All in the Family: 2330. The institute’s website is located at Relativsm Today” – will undoubtedly Heresy: Negotiating the Waters.” Other Churches and Other Faiths”; Father www.sheptytskyinstitute.ca.

Learn how to present issues in studies of social justice by Denis Hlynka and Orest Cap WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The Summer Institute on Social Justice: Teaching the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide (Holodomor) and the Ukrainian Canadian Internment is a special summer institute exploring the meanings of social justice, human rights, genocide and totalitarian- ism within the context of two case stud- ies: one Canadian and one European. The Canadian case study is the inter- ment of Ukrainian Canadians in Canadian prison camps during World War I. The European case study is the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933, called the Holodomor. These two events challenge how we think about social justice within the 21st century. An amalgam of history, culture, Kyiv’s monument to Holodomor victims. media, the arts and pedagogy, this course will present a unique opportunity to exam- to the treatment of the Japanese Canadians ine any horrific event within a teaching and and others in World War II. learning perspective. While housed within • A discussion of how Raphael Lemkin, the University of Manitoba Faculty of the man who coined the term “genocide,” Education, this course will reach far beyond defines that term relevant to the Holodomor. a simple “how to teach” model. • An examination of George Orwell’s The course will provide a historical con- novel “Animal Farm” and how it might text of the two events, beginning with an be conceived of as a depiction of the overview of the history of Ukrainian Ukrainian Famine. Canadians and of Ukraine, seen within • A study of how these issues fit into the the broader context of 21st century Manitoba school curriculum, presented by Canadian and world history. The intern- curriculum specialists from Manitoba ment and Holodomor case studies will be Education. examined in depth focusing on content, The institute will be run as a two-week context, subtexts and pedagogy. program on July 4-15 from 9 a.m. to 5 The pedagogy component will be p.m. Final assignments will be due two aimed specifically at teachers from Grades weeks after the end of the course. K through 12, and will examine ways of The course is directly aimed at teachers at learning about horrific events, including all levels, but is also relevant to master’s and contemporary technology-based ideas doctoral students in education, history and such as webquests, databases, online and political studies, as well as students doing mobile teaching methodologies. However, advanced work in peace and justice studies. this course is not aimed only at teachers. The institute is worth six credit hours Others, including graduate students, will and is a viable component within the have the opportunity to explore content PBDE program, as well as for a MEd/ issues, or examine how horrendous events PhD program (with advisor’s permission). are introduced into the classroom. Credits are potentially transferable to The course facilitators are Drs. Orest other faculties as well. The course is also Cap and Denis Hlynka. Both are longtime available to auditors. professors in the Department of Grounded in the Faculty of Education, Curriculum, Teaching and Learning. In this summer institute is supported through addition to the designated instructors, the grants by the Shevchenko Foundation and course will extensively draw upon content the University of Manitoba Innovation experts, both in person and via teleconfer- Fund, and is assisted by the Center for encing from Manitoba and across Canada. Ukrainian Canadian Studies at the Some of the highlights of the course University of Manitoba. include: For information contact Dr. Orest Cap at • An opportunity to view critical docu- 204-474-9073 or [email protected]; or mentary films dealing with the Internment Dr. Denis Hlynka at 204-474-9062 or and Holodomor. [email protected]. • A look at why the Canadian govern- To register, contact the Summer Session ment treated minorities as enemy aliens, Office at 204-474-6963 or 204-474-8008 during World War I, whether Ukrainian, or the Center for Ukrainian Canadian German or Austrian, and how this extended Studies at 204-474-8907.

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A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Enroll to take Ukrainian courses in Rome and Lviv by Anastasiya Voytyuk LVIV – Ukrainian-language summer courses in Rome, Italy, will now be offered by the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) in addition to the courses the university has offered in Lviv, Ukraine, since 2003. The Rome courses will be held on July 10-23. The Lviv courses have sessions on June 20-July 9, July 11-30, and on August 1-20. The deadline for applying to these programs is June 1. The Rome courses are a revival of the courses begun by Patriarch Josyf Slipyj in 1963 at what is now called the Institute of St. Clement of UCU. “Back in those days, Rome was a meeting point for professors and students from different countries of the Ukrainian diaspora. It was an occasion to meet with Patriarch Josyf, tour the Eternal City, and discover numerous centers of art and cul- ture throughout Italy,” said Msgr. Iwan Dacko, director of the institute. Today the goal of the courses is not only to gather representatives of the dias- pora from various countries but also to assemble other people interested in Ukraine and Eastern Europe. Consequently, a special program has been Students of the Ukrainian Catholic University’s School of Ukrainian Language and Culture had a lot of fun in 2009. created in which participants learn about the history of these areas and of the exploring more of the world. I spent a time when they enroll in the school. adjust to an unfamiliar cultural back- Ukrainian Church in Rome. week in Kyiv with my family, where I The location in Lviv, the largest ground. We also encourage students to They visit local Ukrainian organiza- learned a great deal about Ukrainian his- Ukrainian-speaking city in the world, is speak only Ukrainian in class.” tions, and get acquainted with Italian and tory and culture, but I didn’t learn much also a plus. When asked “What did you Students participating in the summer Ukrainian culture, history, and traditions. about the language. I heard about UCU like best?” graduates responded: Real-life program can earn four ECTS credits for Those who fulfill all the academic through some friends who highly recom- situations … going to shops or the post the three-week standard course and six requirements of the course will receive mended it, as it was both fun and educa- office with our teacher … watching the ECTS credits for the three-week intensive four ECTS (European Credit Transfer tional. Needless to say, I had the best news … singing songs … reading stories course after satisfactorily passing the and Accumulation System) credits. time of my life during my few short … excursions were great. exam at the end of the summer cours. The initiator of the revived Rome weeks at UCU in 2007. I learned to speak The school’s website, www. Teachers at the school are young but courses is UCU’s School of Ukrainian some of the language and learned even studyukrainian.org.ua, notes: experienced specialists, including some Language and Culture, which since 2003 more about Ukraine, which was fascinat- “At the School of Ukrainian Language graduates of the specialized program has offered courses in Lviv for foreigners ing.” and Culture we use a task-based approach “Teaching Ukrainian as a Foreign who want to become better acquainted “What it really boils down to is that I to learning, which has proved to be very Language” which opened at Ivan Franko with Ukraine’s language and culture. have fallen in love with Ukraine and I successful and effective. Since we make National University in Lviv in 1999. These courses have grown, an initial 18 want to see more, learn more, and explore communication, both oral and written, Other summer school offerings of the participants to nearly 70 in recent years. more, and UCU is certainly a great way the central feature of language teaching, Ukrainian Catholic University are open To meet the demand the university to do it,” he added. each lesson is thus aimed at the develop- to foreigners, as well. They are: Icon now also offers Ukrainian language The school now has some 400 gradu- ment of all language skills, such as Painting and Christian Art Summer courses throughout the year, on site and ates from 21 countries. The majority speaking, listening, writing and reading. School, July 4-24; Summer School of via the Internet. come from the U.S., Canada, England “The school provides its students with Sacred Music, August 1-21; Summer Basil Fedun of the U.S. said of his and Germany. But there are also students a great amount of speaking practice Philosophy School, June 26-July 9; and experience in 2009: “In 2007, I made my who represent other European countries, incorporated into various role-play activi- Summer Theology School (early July). second trip to Ukraine with the intention Australia, South America and Asia. Many ties and tasks. This approach helps stu- For more information log on to www. of learning more about my heritage and of them are visiting Ukraine for the first dents develop communication skills and ss.ucu.edu.ua/en

Sign up for cantors’ and choir directors’ school in Ukraine by the Rev. Peter Galadza churches can go to gain these skills in an ents. aren’t fluent in Ukrainian to advance accredited program,” noted Father Voice is taught by Maestro Oleh quickly,” said Ms. Syrotynska. “And, of OTTAWA – The annual Summer Christoph Hermann, a Jesuit from Sweden Tsyhylyk, who gained fame when he con- course, there are talented cantors and choir School of Sacred Music will again take who participated in the program last sum- ducted the 600-voice choir during Pope directors in North American who want to place at the Studite Monastery in Univ mer. “Many parishes have to make due John Paul II’s visit to Ukraine in 2001. improve their skills.” (near Lviv), Ukraine. The three-week pro- with cantors who have no voice training or Nadia Povoroznyk, the celebrated conduc- The tuition, and room and board are gram, sponsored by the Ukrainian other skills.” tor of the St. George Cathedral Choir in only $500 for three weeks. (This compen- Catholic University (UCU) and the Every day of the three-week program Lviv, provides instruction in choral prac- sates for the price of the trans-Atlantic air- Ottawa-based Metropolitan Andrey includes a complete cycle of liturgical ser- tice. Andrii Shkrabiuk and Maksym Tymo, line ticket.) Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian vices followed by formal instruction in who have taught chant at the Lviv The Holy Dormition Studite Monastery Studies (MASI), will run from August 1 to solfeggio (music sight reading), tones Seminary for years, teach the tones and in Univ, where the program takes place, is 23. (hlasy), ordo (ustav), conducting and other chants. Sister Solomia Teslia, direc- renowned for its beauty and tranquility. It The school received the blessing of the voice. Liturgical theology and spirituality tor of the outstanding octet Theophoros, is a much sought after venue for retreats Ukrainian Catholic Bishops of Ukraine round out the program. teaches sight reading. Prof. Yuri and conferences owing to the profound during a meeting of their local Synod in The day begins at 7:30 a.m. with matins Yasinovskii, the world-renowned special- spiritual aura that surrounds it. It is also Kyiv back in December 2008. followed by the divine liturgy. Vespers ist on the Irmologion, teaches the history very historic, dating to the 14th century. During the last two years the school has conclude the day. “This practical dimen- of church music. Father Peter Galadza Metropolitan Sheptytsky and his brother, brought together students from eastern and sion is vital,” noted Natalia Syrotynska, provides instruction in theology and the Clement, have a special relationship to it, western Ukraine, Belarus, Siberia, Sweden the program administrator. “If the students ordo. and many Jews were sheltered at the mon- and Great Britain. This year, organizers don’t get a chance to use these chants dur- This year there will be two levels of astery during World War II. also hope to attract students from North ing actual services, they are missing a cru- instruction for all of the subjects. For more information on the program, America. cial aspect of formation.” “Even North Americans whose contact Father Galadza of the “In the Western world there is no place After each service students are individ- Ukrainian is poor should sign up. Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute where someone interested in becoming a ually evaluated by the various instructors. Immersion is the best way to learn. The of Eastern Christian Studies at pgaladza@ cantor or choir director for the Ukrainian Among these are some of Lviv’s finest tal- beginners’ class will enable those who ustpaul.ca or call 613-236-1393, ext. 2419. S20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18 No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 S21 S22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Check out concerts by international stars in Ukraine by Zenon Zawada “I got a call from Ringo’s camp back in August Kyiv Press Bureau (2009) and they asked me if I was interested in doing a tour,” Mr. Palmar said in an interview published on KYIV – Pop music fans ought to consider planning a www.backstageaxxess.com. trip to Kyiv early this summer, as Ukraine’s capital is “I had to call my agent and ask him if it was for real. planning to host an unprecedented flow of rock legends First you have to ask yourself, with all the talent that is and contemporary stars in a two-month span. out there, ‘Why would he choose me?’ But I didn’t have Wally Palmar of the Romantics will join drumming too much time to think about it because they wanted an legend Ringo Starr and his All-Starr Band to kick off answer and, of course, I said, ‘Yeah, I would love to do their European tour in Kyiv. Mr. Palmar was born it.’ ” Volodymyr Palamarchuk and grew up in Hamtramck, Additionally, a rare convergence of Ukraine’s top pop Mich., which served as the cradle of the Ukrainian com- stars is planned for June 3 as part of a tribute to Serhii munity in Detroit between the 1950s and 1980s. Kuzmynskyi, the lead singer of legendary Ukrainian

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A poster for Sting’s Symphonicity concert in Ukraine. • Chris DeBurgh – May 21, Ukrayina Palace, 7 p.m. • Chemical Brothers – May 25, Sports Palace, 7 p.m. rock pioneers Braty Hadiukiny. He died of throat cancer • Korn – May 30, Sports Palace, 7 p.m. on August 3, 2009. • Tribute to Braty Hadiukiny – Ya Vernuvsia Domiv (I Among the dozen or so stars who will perform the Returned Home) concert, June 3, Sports Palace, 7 p.m. most popular Hadiukiny tunes are Vopli Vidopliasova • Ringo Starr and Wally Palmar – June 4, Ukrayina (VV), Okean Elzy, BoomBox, TIK, Mandry and the Palace. remaining members of Braty Hadiukiny (Hadiukin • Moby – June 10, Sports Palace, 7 p.m. Brothers), named after a figure in Soviet children’s liter- • Jamiroquai – June 14, Sports Palace, 7 p.m. ature. • Carlos Santana – Guitar Heaven tour, June 19, Here is a list of major concert happenings: Ukrayina Palace, 7 p.m. • Mandry – May 13, Crystal Hall, 8 p.m. • Sting – Symphonicity tour, July 7, Sports Palace, 7 www.concertlivewire.com • Oleh Skrypka – Jazz Band Zabava concert, May 19, p.m. Wally Palmar Crystal Hall. • Erasure – July 9, Arena Concert Plaza. No.18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 S23

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... Take in Toronto’s Ukrainian Festival in September by Olya Grod TORONTO – The annual Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival will be held Friday, September 16, through Sunday, September 18. Located on Bloor Street West between Runnymede and Jane TTC stations, this event in 2010 attracted 514,000 people eager to experience a new culture, get in touch with their roots or just be part of one of the city’s best annual street events. With its goal of being bigger and better every year, the 2011 festival will be especially grand, as it celebrates the 120th anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in Canada as well as its own 15th anniversary. Visitors travel from across Canada and the United States to take part in this weekend-long extravaganza of activity and jam packed schedule of events. There is already a buzz of anticipation for any word on the headline performer. (That announcement is expected within the next couple of weeks.) The festival features world-class entertainment, savory traditional Ukrainian cuisine and international delicatessens, awe-inspiring musi- cians and dancers in costumes that dazzle, a midway filled with games for children, a colorful parade, and vendors offering cultural treasures, fine jewelery and many other goods. Each evening ends with a “zaba- va,” where festival-goers can dance under the stars to a live band right on the street. For more information call 416-410-9956, e-mail info@ukrainianfes- tival.com, log on to www.ukrainianfestival.com or follow the festival on Twitter and Facebook. The opening parade of the Toronto Ukrainian Festival.

Enjoy the 36th annual Ukrainian Festival in New York City by Andrij Stasiw NEW YORK – St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church will host its 36th annual Ukrainian Festival from Friday, May 13, through Sunday, May 15, in New York City. Located on Seventh Street between Second and Third avenues off the corner of Taras Shevchenko Place, this annual street fair includes the participation of over 100 performers, with many vendors selling Ukrainian arts and crafts, foods and music/video products. Main stage shows are scheduled for Friday at 6:30 p.m., Saturday at 2 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. and 4 p.m. Headline acts will include the internationally renowned Syzokryli Ukrainian Dance Company of New York, the Iskra Dance Ensemble of Whippany, N.J., the Voloshky Dance School from Philadelphia, soloist Kristina Shafranska, duet sensation Lidia and Gabriella Oros, the St. George School of Ballroom Dance, St. George Academy Girls’ Chorus, soloist Bogena Dergalo, soloist Anna Smith, and more. There will be a “zabava” (dance) in the St. George School auditorium on Saturday night at 9 p.m. to 2 a.m. featuring the acclaimed Halychany Orchestra. All are invited to come out and enjoy a beautiful and The Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble of Whippany, N.J., performs at St. George’s Ukrainian Festival historic festival in the heart of the Ukrainian village in in New York City. New York City.

Stop by Chicago’s ninth annual Ukrainian Village Fest by Natalka Kowal CHICAGO, Ill. – Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church on September 10-11 will host the par- ish’s ninth annual Ukrainian Village Fest on the parish grounds, located in the heart of the Ukrainian Village at 739 N. Oakley Blvd., on the corner of Superior Street, one block south of Chicago Avenue. Festival hours are: Saturday, 1-11 p.m., with indoor and outdoor dances, both starting at 9 p.m.; and Sunday, 1-10 p.m., with an outdoor dance under the festival’s big tent. Non-stop stage activity under the tent will feature the Hromovytsia dance ensemble, with its Blyskavytsia School of Ukrainian Ballet, the Ukraina dance ensemble and other local dance groups. Visitors will be able to shop the many street vendors featuring arts and crafts from all over North America. And, they can sample our local ethnic cuisine. There will be children’s games and rides, bingo with prizes, and a grand lottery first prize drawing of $2,500 cash. The festival entrance fee is $5 per adult (age 13 and older) per day. For more information on being a vendor, contact the parish office at 312-829-5209 or [email protected] Ss. Volodymyr and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church in Chicago, which hosts the Ukrainian Village Fest. S24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MAY 1, 2011 No. 18

A Ukrainian Summer: where to go, what to do... INTERVIEW: Travel guide author speaks about Ukraine Linda Hodges, author (with George This is the fifth edition of your travel What are your favorite places to visit Chumak) of the “Language & Travel Guide guide. What makes it different from the in Ukraine? to Ukraine” published by Hippocrene Books previous editions? First, I have to say the homes of my relati- Inc., is a second-generation Ukraine from Like the previous editions, I thoroughly ves – I have an aunt with six children, all but Ames, Iowa. She has been authoring travel checked, updated and added to the existing one living in the Ivano-Frankivsk and Lviv guides to Ukraine since the early 1990s and text. Because its original format was well oblasts. It’s hard to name a favorite destinati- has traveled there eight times. The first editi- accepted, the publisher kept that, while on because I like wherever I go – there’s a on of the “Language & Travel Guide to upgrading the book with a new look. real joy in discovering something new. Ukraine” was published in 1994, with its Use of a better grade paper and a slightly But a few places I hope to see again are release being noted on the pages of The smaller font size, the reorganization of some Lviv, to witness its ever-increasing beauty Ukrainian Weekly. Ms. Hodges agreed to a material, and a color photo section twice the and charm, and Chernivtsi and Uzhhorod for brief interview with Roma Hadzewycz of size of the last edition’s, make the book their attractive ambience. The Yalta area is The Weekly on the occasion of the book’s more attractive and less bulky. full of scenic wonders, while anywhere in latest edition – its fifth. For this edition, a language graduate of the Carpathian Mountains is relaxing and How did you get started on this project Kyiv National University checked that the delightful. of travel guides to Ukraine? phrases were indeed up to date Ukrainian, Are there any places that you would When physicist George Chumak, a native and a few were added that reflected chan- still like to visit in Ukraine? of Lviv, came to Iowa State University in ging times, such as “Can you copy the pho- the early 1990s, he tutored me in Ukrainian, tos on my digital camera onto a CD?” Yes. Ukraine is a large country, and I never got as far east as Kharkiv, a lovely city then suggested we collaborate on a What kind of major changes in travel with culture, near the Russian border. Of the Ukrainian phrasebook. Looking for publis- to Ukraine have you observed through “Seven Wonders of Ukraine,” Sofiyivskyi hers, I discovered that phrasebooks were no the years? longer in vogue, but one publisher, Park in Uman is the only one I haven’t Hippocrene Books, Inc., suggested that a Traveling to Ukraine has changed radi- managed to see. combination of phrasebook and travel guide cally since independence, reflecting the Actually, my list of things I still want to would fit perfectly into their Language and changes in the lives of Ukrainians. On my do in Ukraine is lengthier, because either I Travel Guide series. first trip in 1990, there were long lines outsi- didn’t have the time or something wasn’t de sausage shops and a huge crush when open when I was there. I’d like to go back to Buy a travel book, How did you and Mr. Chumak collab- department store items came in. Later, goods Odesa to see the interior and a performance orate on this project? were available but inflation made them out in the often-under-repair Opera Theater and We met several times a week over lunch of reach for the average Ukrainian citizen. to hear the Odesa Philharmonic Orchestra. head for Ukraine to make up Ukrainian phrases useful to tra- As the economy gradually improved, so On Khortytsia Island, I want to visit the “Language & Travel Guide to velers. He pronounced them beautifully in did the tourist infrastructure. Restaurants reconstructed Kozak Fortress; in Kyiv, Ukraine,” by Linda Hodges and Ukrainian, and I tried to reproduce the and cafés sprang up everywhere, with cuisi- attend the National Philharmonic and see the George Chumak. New York: sound with the Latin alphabet. nes from all over the world. Increasingly, Honchar Museum; stay at a lodge or bed Hippocrene Books, 2011. ISBN 13: While I researched and wrote the travel Western-level hotels opened; transportation and breakfast in the Karpaty in autumn; visit 978-0-7818-1201-6; ISBN 10: 0-7818- guide based on what I had seen in Ukraine was gradually upgraded; city centers spru- the newly reopened Shevchenko Museum in 1201-1. 400 pp., paperback, $24.95. and on information gathered from travelers ced up; churches restored or rebuilt; and Kaniv; and in Crimea, take the “world’s lon- and research, he drew the maps. Shortly museums refurbished. gest trolley ride” from Symferopol to Now in its fifth edition, “Language after the second edition of our book came Now, modern stores and shopping malls Alushka, tour a wine cellar, and spend a leis- & Travel Guide to Ukraine” by Linda out, George moved away to take a position are common, banks and ATMs are everyw- urely half day in Nikita Botanical Gardens. Hodges and George Chumak, provides at Clemson University, and hasn’t been here, and arts, entertainment and Ukrainian And oh, the restaurants everywhere I’d updated information on Ukraine as a involved in subsequent editions. traditional culture are on the rise. like to try! travel destination along with conversa- tion basics that can help travelers out in various situations. The books is organized by chapters covering separate regions of Ukraine; A visit to Khotyn’s historic fortress within the chapters are descriptions of major cities and tourist attractions, as well as information on hotels, shop- ping, dining and transportation. The chapters on Ukraine’s regions include: Lviv, capital of western Ukraine; western Ukraine; Kyiv, Ukraine’s capital city; central Ukraine; Odesa; eastern Ukraine and Crimea. There are numerous maps throughout. In additional there is information on Ukrainian culture and history, as well as everyday life. There are also chapters on planning your trip, insider advice, currency exchange and the Ukrainian language (the alphabet, grammar and pronuncia- tion). One of the most useful chapters includes signs, abbreviations and acro- nyms seen throughout Ukraine. The book also provides links to a companion website that contains updates and additional information. Laurent Hodges The book has been substantially The fortress in Khotyn, western Ukraine, which dates back to the 13th century. revised since its previous (fourth) edi- tion, which appeared seven years ago. The following information about merchants coming from Eastern and against Russia for another century until Ms. Hodges, a second-generation Khotyn is from the “Language & Travel Western Europe and the Middle East. Russia took control of Khotyn in 1812. Ukrainian, is a food and travel writer Guide to Ukraine,” by Linda Hodges and Possession of the fortress in this strate- The fortress complex includes defen- based in Ames, Iowa. She has written George Chumak. gic area was hotly contested. In 1538, it sive towers from 1480, a commandant’s about Ukraine for the Des Moines reg- was captured by Poland, which struggled palace and a church. Some of the towers ister; her articles have appeared also in KHOTYN (XOTИH). Seventy-four against Turkish advancement for centuries. are 50 meters high, as tall as a 12-story The Ukrainian Weekly. km (45 mi.) northeast of Chernivtsi, this The fiercest struggle was the Khotyn Battle building. The grayish-white limestone Mr. Chumak, a Lviv native, is a pro- town’s main attraction is the fairy-tale- of 1621, when Zaporizhian Kozaks joined walls are embellished with redbrick orna- fessor of chemistry at Clemson perfect castle overlooking the right bank their historic enemy, the Polish army, to mentation and make a striking impression University in South Carolina. of the wide Dnister River. The castle defeat a much larger Turkish army, esti- in the peaceful, verdant country. Its clas- The book may be purchased at local originated as a stone fortification built in mated at upwards of 150,000. Though this sic castle appearance – undoubtedly aided bookstores, or directly from the pub- the second half of the 13th century over squelched their westward conquest of by centuries of repeated restoration – has lisher, Hippocrene Books at 212-685- an earlier wooden fortress. Khotyn was Europe, the indomitable Turks regained earned the fortress a starring role in of a 4373 or orderdept@hippocrenebooks. the center of international trade among control a century later and then struggled number of films. com.