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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXII No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 $2.00 IRI poll shows opposition ANALYSIS: Critics cite Poroshenko’s oligarch alliance, self-interest to Russian aggression, by Zenon Zawada KYIV – Ukrainian President Petro support for Kyiv government Poroshenko made clear this week what KYIV – According to a new results he wants from the early parliamen- poll released on October 14 by the tary elections on October 26. International Republican Institute (IRI), “The new government and new majority Ukrainians overwhelmingly oppose in (parliament) will imple- Russian aggression in eastern Ukraine. ment the reforms program,” he told jour- nalists on October 20, as reported by the The poll also shows strong support for Interfax news agency. “I think this majority the Kyiv government as the country should be constitutional because the prepares for parliamentary elections on reforms program foresees certain constitu- October 26. tional changes.” Despite continued claims to the con- A constitutional majority is when the trary from Moscow and pro-Russian president has the support of at least 300 separatists, 89 percent of respondents national deputies, which gives him the abil- oppose Russia sending troops to pro- ity to amend the Constitution. Yet it’s pre- tect Russian-speaking citizens. cisely that quest to consolidate power that The opposition to Russia’s actions is is disturbing many political observers. seen across all regions – 78 percent in Mr. Poroshenko’s actions since becoming the east, 89 percent in the south, 93 per- Mykhailo Markiv president in early June have demonstrated The new defense minister, Gen. , allegedly dispatched internal army cent in central Ukraine and 99 percent so far that his priorities are serving his own in the west. It also transcends language. forces to suppress the Euro-Maidan when he was the director of the Internal Army interests and those of the Ukrainian oligar- Academy in . Critics view his appointment as a betrayal of the Euro-Maidan. Seventy-nine percent of Russian speak- chy, having largely betrayed the Euro- ers and 95 percent of Ukrainian speak- Maidan’s ideals, his critics said. The first oligarch consensus was reached schemes, Mr. Datsyuk said. ers oppose the Russian actions. IRI “The threat of creating a new monopoliza- in early March, Mr. Datsyuk said, when Mr. It also involves maintaining good relations noted that this was the first national poll tion of power has emerged in Ukraine today,” Poroshenko put billionaire Igor Kolomoisky with Donbas kingpin – who in some time to include respondents said Serhiy Datsyuk, a contemporary in charge of the Dnipropetrovsk region and made little effort to stop the separatists – and from the and oblasts. Ukrainian philosopher and political observer. mega-millionaire in charge of natural gas kingpin Dmytro Firtash as part of The poll also shows that Ukrainians “The newly elected president has reached the Donetsk region. the president’s strategy of renewing natural continue to support an undivided two oligarchic consensuses, which are ori- The second consensus currently involves gas supplies to Ukrainian consumers, who Ukraine. An overwhelming majority – ented against the goals of the Revolution of keeping Mr. Kolomoisky as Dnipropetrovsk were cut off by Russia in June. 80 percent – would like Ukraine to Dignity because they are practically trying to State Oblast Administration head despite remain a unitary country. Only 2 per- preserve the oligopoly in Ukraine.” his many allegedly illegal business (Continued on page 8) cent of Ukrainians would like to see Ukraine divided into several countries. Despite continuing concerns over the crisis in eastern Ukraine, a majority of Ukrainians voiced their support for Ukrainian folk artist honored by National Endowment for the Arts the central government in Kyiv, with 55 percent of Ukrainians approving of the by Ulana Baluch Mazurkevich efit of individuals and communities and Ms. ients of the NEA National Heritage job that President is Nakonechny was one of the2014 awardees. Fellowships. The gilded and marbled Great doing and 35 percent disapproving. PHILADELPHIA – Vera Nakonechny, a On September 17, the Great Hall of the Hall of the Library of Congress welcomed the Support for Mr. Poroshenko’s policy prominent master in traditional Ukrainian Library of Congress hosted, and feted Ms. of joining the European Union also folk art, has received from the National Nakonechny together with eight other recip- (Continued on page 16) increased from 53 percent in April to Endowment for the Arts the country’s high- 59 percent, representing another indi- est honor in the folk and traditional arts cation of support for the Poroshenko category. government. The award also carries a $25,000 stipend. On the other hand, support for mem- Ms. Nakonechny, a Philadelphia Ukrainian, is bership in Russian President Vladimir an expert in the art of crafting Ukrainian tex- Putin’s Customs Union dropped from 24 tiles, including embroidery, beadwork and percent to 17 percent during that same weaving. She cultivates and preserves these time. Finally, a large majority (66 per- Ukrainian traditions both in the United cent) of Ukrainians have a negative view States and Ukraine. For her outstanding of Russia. work she has received numerous awards, among them Pew Fellowship in the Arts Some observers believe that Award, the Leeway Transformation Award President Poroshenko has been hin- as well as several Pennsylvania Council on dered by having to work with a the Arts grants and fellowships. Parliament elected under his predeces- However, the award from the National sor, Viktor Yanukovych. The current Endowment for the Arts is the most presti- Verkhovna Rada, elected in 2012 under gious and most recognized. The National former President Yanukovych, registered Endowment was established by Congress a 15 percent approval in the IRI poll. “It as an independent agency of the federal reinforces the timeliness and impor- government. The NEA has awarded more Yuri Nakonechny than $5 billion to support artistic excel- (Continued on page 18) lence, creativity and innovation for the ben- The NEA invitation featuring Vera Vera Nakonechny addresses the 2014 Nakonechny’s gerdan beadwork. National Endowment for the Arts Banquet. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 No. 43

ANALYSIS

Russia’s policy toward Ukraine: President comments on Milan talks European Union officials were scheduled to meet on October 21 in Brussels to discuss KYIV – President Petro Poroshenko the gas-pricing issue. (RFE/RL, with report- strategic design, operational flexibility noted on October 18 that the Ukrainian del- ing by Reuters and TASS) egation fulfilled its tasks for Milan. “Ukraine by Vladimir Socor which should become a natural component arrived there with a very important mis- Savchenko appeal is delayed Eurasia Daily Monitor of a pro-Western parliamentary coalition sion: We had to preserve peace. In no way after the elections, but could instead dis- could we allow reconsideration of Minsk MOSCOW – A Moscow district court has Russia’s grand policy objective toward tance itself from Mr. Poroshenko if the latter agreements. We had to ensure a sustainable postponed hearings on a captured Ukraine can be defined, broadly, as doing is seen as indecisive or concession-prone peace process,” the president said in an pilot’s appeal against a away with Ukraine’s sovereign statehood. vis-à-vis Russia (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, interview with Ukrainian TV channels. “All decision to put her in a mental clinic for Toward that goal, Russia is resorting to mil- September 10, 11, 17 19, 23). the participants of consultations stressed psychiatric evaluation. The decision means itary power (in a progression from hybrid 3) Draw wedges between President that our peace plan, the Minsk documents, 33-year-old will remain to conventional), political-psychological Poroshenko on one hand and Ukraine’s including both the protocol and memoran- in detention at a Moscow mental clinic for warfare, economic pressures and phased-in government and military on the other dum are basic,” Mr. Poroshenko noted. He at least another month before her appeal is territorial fragmentation (Donbas partition, hand. This effort appears to be unsuccess- also said that all the participants of negotia- considered on November 11. First Lt. project, “federalization” pro- ful thus far, but it persists. Moscow’s official tions emphasized the importance of imple- Savchenko says she was captured in east- ern Ukraine by pro-Russian separatists posals). The Kremlin is successfully exclud- discourse and its propaganda treat Mr. menting all the provisions of the peace plan, during fighting in June and transferred to ing the West from any crisis-management Poroshenko with a modicum of respect, or including the holding of local elections in Russian custody in July. Russian authorities role in the Donbas (eastern Ukrainian at least refrain from attacking him. Mr. certain districts of the Donetsk and Luhansk have charged her with complicity in the region encompassing Donetsk and Luhansk Putin is deigning to meet with Mr. regions under Ukrainian legislation. “The killing of two Russian journalists who died provinces) conflict, where Russia’s proxies Poroshenko occasionally and behaves so-called fake elections of November 2 or any other day will not and cannot be recog- covering the conflict in eastern Ukraine. Lt. continue hostilities despite the armistice. politely toward him. At the same time, nized by any participant of consultations Savchenko denies the charges and lodged a But the Kremlin will undoubtedly seek Moscow attacks Prime Minister Arseniy unless they are held under Ukrainian legis- protest against the psychiatric examination. Western helpers to promote Ukraine’s “fed- Yatsenyuk and pours venom on Ukraine’s lation, with adherence to the ceasefire The Ukrainian government has demanded eralization” in a likely follow-up stage. “party of war,” in which it lumps together regime and presence of international Lt. Savchenko’s release, and her name has Within those overall objectives, however, key members of the government, politi- observers,” he said. President Poroshenko become symbolic in Ukraine for the battle Moscow’s intermediate goals are continu- cians outside the government and radical- noted that European leaders had demon- against the pro-Russian separatists’ insur- ously evolving, adjusted to Ukraine’s inter- right groups. Russia’s investigative and strated full support for Ukraine. “As for gency. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by nal dynamics and to international con- prosecutorial authorities have opened today, there is a clear and firm position that Reuters, the Associated Press, Agence straints. cases against several Ukrainian ministers the abolishment of sanctions will not be dis- France-Presse, TASS and Interfax) In the post-ceasefire phase, the and generals over “war crimes” and cussed without real progress, constant Kremlin’s intermediate goals are geared to “crimes against humanity” and issued peace and fulfillment of all the provisions of Conflict Death Toll Surpasses 3,700 destabilizing Ukraine’s October 26 parlia- international arrest warrants against them. Minsk memorandum. The EU demonstrated UNITED NATIONS – The United Nations mentary elections, promoting political dis- It is not difficult to anticipate that Moscow unity and solidarity with Ukraine,” he stat- says the death toll from the armed conflict order and economic collapse in the country, may ask Mr. Poroshenko to drop certain ed. (Press Office of Ukraine’s President) between government forces and pro-Rus- discrediting its leadership and democracy ministers and governors from their posts, Poroshenko: Ukraine will have gas sian separatists in eastern Ukraine has as such, blocking Ukraine’s Western course, as a condition to improving relations with reached 3,707. The United Nations Office fanning disillusionment with the West in Russia, after the parliamentary elections. KYIV – President Petro Poroshenko says for the Coordination of Humanitarian the country, and regaining political levers Russia no longer treats the Ukrainian Ukraine will have natural gas from Russia Affairs (OCHA) reported on October 17 that of influence within Ukraine. The Kremlin government as illegitimate. It actually nego- this winter. He said in an interview on 25 more people had died in the past week. will continue masking or eschewing its tiates with this government, however selec- Ukrainian television on October 18 that The OCHA said 9,075 people have been own responsibility for such actions, to an tively, about the Ukraine-EU free trade Russia and Ukraine must only agree on the wounded in eastern Ukraine in the past six extent that might help the West to remove agreement and natural gas supplies. But price for that gas. He said the two sides months of fighting. The report says other the more serious economic sanctions on neither does Russia treat the Ukrainian gov- have agreed that Ukraine will pay $385 per organizations report a higher death toll. It Russia with mutual face-saving. ernment as fully legitimate. While Kremlin- 1,000 cubic meters for gas that was deliv- also says some 842,000 people in Ukraine President Petro Poroshenko has become controlled television channels denounce ered through March 31. Mr. Poroshenko – have fled the fighting, with roughly half of the key target of Moscow’s political opera- Ukraine’s “war crimes” on a daily basis who met with Russian President Vladimir them going to Russia and the rest displaced tions vis-à-vis Ukraine. The Kremlin seeks (Russian TV Channel One, TV 1 Rossiya, Putin three times in Milan on October 17 – in Ukraine. Fighting began in mid-April; a to: October 1–9), Russian officials from Foreign said Kyiv had proposed to pay $325 per shaky ceasefire agreed to in early 1) Entangle Mr. Poroshenko into a bilat- Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov on down tend 1,000 cubic meters for gas used by Ukraine September has reduced the fighting. (RFR/ eral, non-transparent relationship with to avoid using the term “Ukrainian govern- in May and June and to pay $385 for gas RL, based on reporting by TASS and a President ’s administration. ment” altogether. They prefer instead using this winter. He said Russia was insisting on United Nations statement) This process is an incipient one. Mr. Putin’s circumlocutions such as “Kyiv authorities,” the $385 per 1,000 cubic meters for all top advisor has visited “those in power in Kyiv” and the like parts of the year. Russian, Ukrainian and (Continued on page 12) Kyiv repeatedly and covertly for talks on (Interfax, RIA Novosti, October 1-9). 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No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 3 NEWS ANALYSIS: Russia prepares for war against the U.S. on all fronts no possibility of any genuine détente with argues, Russia, in turn, must build alliances 2012, defense spending was 3 percent of Assessment of Russia’s Washington until 2020 at the earliest. with non-European emerging powers like GDP; in 2013, it reached 3.2 percent; and in Indeed, National Security Council China, while working to undermine the 2014, it was 3.4 percent (Interfax, October defense and foreign policy Secretary Patrushev’s interview in the official trans-Atlantic link to liberate Europeans 16). Overall federal budget spending to since the start of 2014 government-published Rossiyskaya Gazeta from US domination. finance Russia’s massive intelligence servic- newspaper has the title “Second Cold War.” Mr. Patrushev spells out what most of es and other militarized services is almost by Pavel Felgenhauer Mr. Patrushev openly describes the U.S. as the Moscow ruling elite believes: as big as the defense budget per se. And as Eurasia Daily Monitor Russia’s eternal foe and accuses Washington Europeans, as well as misguided Ukrainians, the new cold war-type standoff widens in of planning for many decades to fully isolate will soon inevitably see reason and under- scope and the Russian economy flounders, In a series of recently published inter- Moscow and deprive it of any influence in its stand that without Russia and its supplies of the Russian people will be increasingly pay- views, President Vladimir Putin (kremlin. former dominions in the post-Soviet space. various natural resources, they cannot sur- ing for guns instead of butter. ru, October 15), Prime Minister Dmitry Mr. Patrushev announced (what seems to be vive; whereas, Russia can do without them But the population, which has contin- Medvedev (Interfax, October 15) and an officially held policy opinion) that the U.S. thanks to its warm strategic embrace with ued to be fed vicious state propaganda – National Security Council Secretary Nikolai is today fulfilling a strategic plan to marginal- China. Moscow will not withdraw from especially after the Ukraine crisis began to Patrushev (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, October ize and destroy Russia – a strategy that he Crimea and will not give up on its attempts escalate – seems to agree with the Kremlin. 15) have outlined Moscow’s strategic vision says was initiated in the 1970s by Zbigniew to prevent Ukraine from moving closer to According to the latest poll by independent of the world after the Ukrainian crisis, Brzezinski, then the U.S. national security NATO or the European Union. Actual fight- pollster Levada Center, a majority believe Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the Moscow- advisor to President Jimmy Carter. ing in the Donbas region may die down as Western sanctions are designed to punish inspired proxy war in the southeastern The U.S. is now seen in Moscow as irre- the ceasefire line of control continues to be the overall population, but the majority Donbas region of Ukraine and resulting deemable and determined to destroy slowly and painfully established, but the have not yet felt any sanction effect. punitive sanctions imposed by the West. Russia, which must resist by reinforcing overarching new cold war with the U.S. will Furthermore, some 60 percent agree that The view from Moscow is uninviting – A and rearming its military, investing in tech- endure and Ukraine shall be a major battle- the property and assets of Western compa- new Cold War with the West is in the mak- nological independence (the so-called ground – though not the only one. nies in Russia may be confiscated as a prac- ing; Russia is under attack and will use all import replacement or “importozame- Therefore, the Kremlin is preparing to fight tical reply to sanctions, and 58 percent means at its disposal to resist, including the scheniye”), and by building a worldwide the United States on all possible fronts to agree with a possible boycott of foreign nuclear option. Mr. Putin accused anti-U.S. alliance. To that effect, over the push back U.S. attempts to “contain” Russia. In produce. Fifty-nine percent believe that Washington of deliberately provoking the past year, Moscow has been strengthening line with the plans reiterated this year, addi- Western punitive sanctions and Russian Ukraine crisis by supporting extreme its ties with Beijing. In particular, Russia tional Russian forces will be deployed in the countermeasures like the ban on Western nationalists in Kyiv, which in turn ignited a has been opening itself up to Chinese Arctic to fend off a possible U.S. assault. food will, in fact, enhance Russia’s econom- civil war. “Now they [the United States] investment, seeking much-needed hard Moreover, dozens of Cold War-era military ic development. And the vast majority of accuse us of causing this crisis,” exclaimed currency liquidity in the Chinese banking bases and airfields will be reinvigorated Russians – 79 percent – are against giving Mr. Putin, “It is madness to blackmail Russia; system, as well as looking for Chinese tech- across the whole of the Russian Arctic; troops up Crimea (Interfax, October 16). let them remember, a discord between nologies (including civilian, double-use and will be deployed together with bombers and During all of 2014, Russia’s rulers and major nuclear powers may undermine stra- maybe eventually military) to replace those MiG-31 interceptors. In addition, new or most of the population seem to have been tegic stability” (kremlin.ru, October 15). technologies, materials, components and reinforced military garrisons will be living together in a daydream. Consequently, Under mounting Western pressure this investments that are not forthcoming from deployed in Crimea, Belarus and Kyrgyzstan Russian defense and foreign policy plans, as year, Russian leaders have been repeatedly the West because of punitive sanctions. (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, October 15). well as the country’s decision-making appa- and unambiguously reminding the West of Mr. Patrushev, in his interview, con- Thanks to months of sanctions and fall- ratus have, for months, been based on little the ultimate weapon at Moscow’s disposal firmed that Russian strategic planners see ing oil prices, the ruble is sliding against the more than strange fantasies and outlandish – nuclear mutual assured destruction. The in the future a divided multipolar world dollar and euro. The Russian economy has assumptions. Yet, these fantasies are backed Russian military is also rearming and con- with increasingly scarce natural resources continued to stagnate and may go into up by a formidable military machine, bil- ducting massive exercises, preparing for a (oil, gas, food, clear water) where Russia recession in 2015. A contraction in house- lions of petrodollars and a nuclear super- possible global war. The consensus view in could dominate resource-poor Europe (see hold income is also expected. The Finance power arsenal of weapons of mass destruc- Moscow within the political, military and Eurasia Daily Monitor, October 9). Ministry is considering cuts in budget tion. And this is a truly dangerous mix. intelligence community is that relations Moreover, Washington is believed to have spending, but it seems defense expendi- with the United States are beyond repair deliberately provoked the Ukrainian crisis tures will continue to grow. The defense The article above is reprinted from and, quoting Mr. Medvedev, there is no pos- to reinforce the North Atlantic Treaty budget in 2015 is planned to reach an all- Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from sibility of any new U.S.-Russian “reset.” Organization (NATO) and blackmail its time post-Cold War high of 4.2 percent of its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, Moscow has come to believe that there is allies into full submission. As Mr. Patrushev GDP or 3.3 trillion rubles ($81 billion). In www.jamestown.org. Defense minister: Kyiv’s least secure job by Glenn Kates troops invaded Crimea and Moscow annexed presidential and parliamentary security. lence slightly, but intense fighting around the territory. Ukrainian soldiers on the penin- Donetsk’s airport has continued and, RFE/RL Valerii Heletey: Some military gains, a sula, apparently stuck in limbo, spoke of a according to the United Nations, at least 331 ‘massacre’ and a ‘ceasefire’ With more than 3,500 people killed in lack of direction coming from Kyiv and both people have died since. Valerii Heletey set the bar high for him- ongoing fighting between pro-Russian sep- national deputies and protesters accused Mr. self at the outset. “Believe me, there will be a aratists and Ukrainian troops, it is perhaps Teniukh of costly indecisiveness. Stepan Poltorak: a safer choice? victory parade in Crimea,” he told lawmak- fitting that the position in Kyiv with the Following a speech in which he said he Moscow has announced that troops on ers after being confirmed by Parliament. least job security appears to be post of would “not cling to my post,” the Verkhovna the border will be sent back to their bases. Throughout July and most of August, defense minister. Rada voted to accept his resignation on The new defense minister will likely be Kyiv’s aggressive campaign appeared to put President Petro Poroshenko nominated March 25. tasked with maintaining the territorial status National Guard commander Stepan Poltorak fighters from the self-proclaimed Donetsk quo – with Ukraine at least temporarily accept- as his new defense minister on October 13, : From indecision in and Luhansk “republics” on the defensive ing the existence of a breakaway outpost while one day after accepting the resignation of the east to and by mid-August pro-Ukraine forces had trying to prevent it from spreading further. Valerii Heletey, who had served in the posi- Just weeks after Russia annexed Crimea, the major holdout cities of Luhansk and The appointment of Stepan Poltorak tion for just three months. armed pro-Russian separatists began occu- Donetsk nearly surrounded. appears to be a recognition of the impor- Like Mr. Heletey, who was forced to step pying state administration buildings in the But with the help of what is widely tance of the battalions making up Ukraine’s down following outrage over heavy casual- eastern regions of Donetsk and Luhansk. believed to have been thousands of Russian National Guard – who have served in the ties suffered by Ukrainian troops during an Kyiv’s initial response appeared con- troops, the separatists in late August man- front lines in key battles. ambush in , all three of Mr. Poltorak’s fused, with clearly unprepared soldiers in aged to open up a new front along the Azov Popular among Ukraine’s armed forces, predecessors have struggled to get a handle tanks forced to face off with unarmed pro- Sea from the border with Russia and close and having accomplished the task of creat- on Moscow’s interventions on Ukraine’s Russian civilians who formed a corridor to the crucial port city of . ing the volunteer National Guard after Russian-speaking regions. around the militants’ positions. And in a crushing blow to public confi- Crimea’s annexation, the hope may be that With fears that Russia would attempt to dence in Ukraine’s armed forces, the mili- his experience over the past six months in Ihor Teniukh: From Euro-Maidan to repeat the “Crimea scenario” in Ukraine’s east tary failed to protect National Guard troops this new kind of war is what a new annexation of Crimea appearing to become a reality and with many surrounded by pro-Russian units in Ukrainian military leadership needs. A former naval commander and a mem- suspecting the army would be unable to fend Ilovaisk, east of Donetsk. Over 100 troops At least that’s Mr. Poroshenko’s hope. “I ber of the far-right Svoboda party, Mr. off the challenge on its own, armed battalions, died during a surprise attack and others talked to the generals and met regular sol- Teniukh joined Ukraine’s “kamikaze Cabinet” nominally run under the auspices of the were taken prisoner. diers, battalion commanders,” he said. as acting defense minister in February, in the Internal Affairs Ministry, began to take shape. According to the editor-in-chief of the “These conversations convinced me about heady days that followed the two-month Fighting intensified just after Petro LB.ua news website, whose colleague was the accuracy of my choice.” Euro-Maidan revolution that ousted pro- Poroshenko was elected president in late embedded with pro-Kyiv fighters in Ilovaisk, Moscow President Viktor Yanukovych. May. And after a failed ceasefire in June, the Mr. Heletey was so unprepared for the Copyright 2014, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted He gained popularity during the Euro- new Ukrainian president resolved to launch events there that he texted to ask her for the with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Maidan demonstrations, where he warned a full-scale military campaign to win back coordinates of Russian troop movements. Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, military personnel to resist any potential the east with his own team in place. On July A ceasefire negotiated between President Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see “illegal” orders to suppress protesters. 3, he replaced Mykhailo Koval with Valerii Poroshenko and Russian President Vladimir http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-revolv- But during his one-month tenure, Russian Heletey, who was previously in charge of Putin in early September has slowed the vio- ing-door-defense-ministers/26635213.html). 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 No. 43 Yale Medical School trains Ukraine professionals to treat trauma/PTSD prayer for Ukraine led by Father Andriy Lohin from Ternopil. The Yale program Prof. Southwick was the designer of the training program for the Ukrainian mental health professionals, and he engaged 22 of his colleagues in its implementation. Some of them are still treating the survivors and families of the terrible December 2012 massacre of children at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Conn. The program focused on effective disas- ter response, administration of psychologi- Halia Lodynsky cal first aid and promotion of recovery through the evocation and nurturing of the All the program participants with Dr. Steven Southwick (center), the program organizer. resilience potential inherent in all humans. The latest and most successful evidence- by Myron Melnyk apies (MAT) for HIV treatment in Ukraine. York Chapter of the Ukrainian Medical Dr. Ulana Suprun is a radiologist who Association of North America. based techniques were presented. NEW HAVEN, Conn. – They were a serves as the director for humanitarian ini- When asked how members of the clergy The delegates arrive in the United States diverse team of young psychiatrists, psy- tiatives for the Ukrainian World Congress fit into this program, Prof. Southwick gave chologists, nurses and clergy from various and has been actively working to help The delegation arrived in Washington on an interesting response. Based on his regions of Ukraine united around a common Ukraine. August 20 and spent a day as guests of extensive experience, a multi-layered holis- goal: to provide support to those suffering Both became consumed by the events of Open World and the UUARC, touring tic approach is most effective in treating trauma and mental health problems result- the Maidan in the winter of 2013-2014. Washington, visiting the Library of mental trauma. This requires engaging ing from violence during last winter’s Euro- Yale University School of Medicine hous- Congress and the U.S. Capitol. A welcome available resources in a sequential manner and incorporating them as needed, escalat- Maidan, the ongoing anti-terrorist opera- es one of the top programs in the world for reception was organized at the Ukrainian ing treatment from basic conversational tions in Ukraine’s east and the turbulent PTSD training and research. The Yale Embassy. Then it was on to Connecticut. engagement (albeit in a structured man- events of the last 10 months in Ukraine. Clinical Neurosciences PTSD Research When Dr. Kyj reached out to Myron ner), moving on to engage the support of They were active participants in the Program investigates the neurobiology of Melnyk in New Haven and Myron Kolinsky the family and friends, and ending with Euro-Maidan. What sets this group of vol- traumatic stress, PTSD and resilience to in Hartford to host the delegates, assist heavy pharmacological intervention at the unteers apart, however, is that they served stress, and develops new biological with program preparation and logistics, other extreme if necessary. those most in need of help there, spending approaches to the treatment of trauma- raise funds, and coordinate day-to-day sup- So, different people can play a role at nights walking from tent to tent and barri- related disorders. port in Connecticut, they were happy to each treatment stage depending on their cade to barricade. Some worked in make- Yale medical school’s Prof. Steven help. Communities in both Hartford and expertise and the needs of the patient. shift hospitals, others visited the homes of Southwick, deputy director of the National New Haven volunteered to host the guests, Furthermore “spiritual response” has a families who lost loved ones, still others Center for PTSD, is a recognized world contributed funds to support the initiative, measurable neurobiological effect, which coordinated efforts to help the injured. authority on treating PTSD. Working close- and organized special trips and events for can be beneficial. Prof. Southwick was well After the protests ended, they continued ly with Dr. Bojko, Dr. Southwick agreed to the participants during their nine-day stay aware that in Ukraine people often turn their mission, organizing mobile brigades of design and host a special program at Yale in the state. first to their priest in their hour of need. psychologists to go into the anti-terrorist on treating PTSD. When they arrived in New Haven, they When one of the priest participating in operation (ATO) zone, providing support and Two other partners were engaged to han- were warmly received at Union Station by a the program was asked the same question, assistance to the soldiers there. The team also dle the logistics needed: Open World group of volunteers from the local commu- his response was moving. He described in worked with children and displaced families Leadership Center and the United Ukrainian nity headed by Halia Lodynsky and trav- from Crimea and Donetsk, served as chap- detail a recent retreat that he helped orga- American Relief Committee (UUARC). eled to Hartford that evening for a welcome nize in Zarvanytsia for the families of the lains to military units and hospitals, and Open World is a congressionally funded reception. The next day, under the guidance Heavenly Brigade who perished on the ministered to homeless families. agency that supports outreach to Eurasia of Mr. Kolinsky and Ivan Kebalo, the dele- Maidan. All the participants were in deep And then, for 10 days in August, they and other countries. It facilitates training gates travelled to New York City to visit the mourning and reaching out to him and came to Yale University. programs to establish professional relation- Ukrainian Village, view the Shevchenko other priests in attendance. He himself was How they got there is testimony to the ships between the young leaders of Open exhibit at The Ukrainian Museum, and tour overcome with grief and felt intensely the initiative and creativity of two women, a World countries and Americans. New York harbor. They returned to limits of his ability to help. And so, he said, Ukrainian American post-doc at Yale and a The UUARC has been a fixture in the Glastonbury to attend a Ukrainian he wanted to learn more about the ways in Ukrainian American physician, and the Ukrainian American community since Independence Day picnic. which he could help. In addition, he said he power of their idea – an idea so compelling 1945. Under the leadership of Dr. Larissa On Sunday, August 24, the visitors partici- sometimes felt that he himself could benefit that it mobilized a leading U.S. medical Kyj, this relief agency provides humanitari- pated in a liturgy co-celebrated by the priests from the therapy. school, a U.S. government agency, a an aid, assists immigrants, runs educational in the delegation at St. Michael Ukrainian The organization of the program was Ukrainian American humanitarian organi- programs and aids the victims of natural Catholic Church in Hartford, and continued to exemplary as would be expected. On the zation and members of the Ukrainian disasters. Motrja Watters Bojko worked New Haven to tour the Yale campus. The tour first day, all participants received along American community to bring it to fruition. closely with Dr. Kyj to manage details relat- ended just as the Ukrainian Independence with the schedule and syllabus all slides ed to the Ukrainian delegation’s arrival and An idea takes shape Day commemoration ceremony was begin- and supporting materials to facilitate prep- stay in the U.S. ning on the central town Green. There was a aration, note-taking and documentation for Dr. Martha Bojko is an applied medical Wall Street executive Orest Kyzyk facili- palpable sense of emotion and solidarity future training use. Multimedia materials anthropologist who has been conducting tated needed financial support from when the guests joined in the bittersweet were prepared and distributed on flash public health research at Yale aimed at KyivStar, the Chopivsky Family Foundation, flag-raising ceremony, in the singing of the expanding access to medication assisted ther- the British law firm Dentons and the New Ukrainian national anthem, and in a moving (Continued on page 13)

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THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM UNA at UACCNJ’s Ukrainian Festival UNA at WHIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian National Association was well- Philadelphia-area represented here at the fifth annual Ukrainian Festival of the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New festival Jersey on Saturday, October 4. Seen at the UNA’s display table (from left) are: Stephan Welhasch, Maria Drich, Nancy Bohdan, Oksana Stanko, Michael Bohdan and Yuriy Symczyk. Messrs. Welhasch and Symczyk and Mmes. Drich and Stanko are all pro- fessional agents from the UNA Home Office, as is Nina Bilchuk, who also represented the UNA at the festival but is missing from the photo. Mr. Symczyk also serves as the UNA’s fraternal coordinator. The Bohdans are UNA activists from the New Jersey District Committee, and Mr. Bohdan is Roma Hadzewycz the district’s events coordinator. UNA at Connecticut Ukrainian Day

JENKINTOWN, Pa. – The third annual Ukrainian Festival was held here at the Ukrainian Educational Roma Hadzewycz and Cultural Center on Wednesday through STAMFORD, Conn. – The Ukrainian National Association participated in the 47th annual Connecticut State Ukrainian Saturday, October 8-12. The UNA was represented Day Festival here on September 14. Amidst the beautiful setting of St. Basil’s Ukrainian Catholic Seminary, the spectac- at the festival with an information table manned by ular weather, the wonderful stage show and, of course, the delicious Ukrainian food, visitors stopping by the UNA booth Advisor Lubov Streletsky, who happens to be one had the opportunity to learn more about the benefits of UNA’s permanent insurance and deferred retirement plans. of the UNA’s top organizers of new members. Ms. Seen above (from left) are Gloria Horbaty of Wallingford, Conn., UNA advisor, secretary of UNA Branch 414 and one of Streletsky is also secretary of UNA Branch 10. the festival organizers, and professional agent Oksana Stanko from the UNA Home Office in Parsippany, N.J. Young UNA’ers

Sofiya Elizabeth Wynnycky, daughter of Jason and Sonya Lyn McKay, daughter of Daria and Steve McKay Susan Wynnycky of Arlington, Va., is a new member of Mark Pidlusky, son of Adrian and Liana Pidlusky of of Westminster, Colo., is a new member of UNA Branch UNA Branch 47. She was enrolled by her great-grand- Alexandria, Va., is a new member of UNA Branch 37. 175. She was enrolled by her grandparents Roman and mother Patricia Wynnycky. He was enrolled by his parents. Victoria Maksimowich. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 No. 43

COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly Time is running out for the Crimean Tatars Weapons for Ukraine, now Since Russia forcibly annexed the Crimean peninsula at gunpoint in February, Crimean Tatars – the indigenous people of the territory that make up 12 percent of by Gordon Humphrey would authorize weapons, “including anti- the 2 million people of Crimea – are disappearing. tank and anti-armor weapons.” Sen. Robert Led by , the Kremlin-installed puppet president, Crimean A new Hitler has arisen in Europe, and Menendez, the bill’s author and powerful authorities have targeted the Crimean Tatars and its elected assembly the Mejlis, as Ukraine is his first victim. Tragically, the chair of the Senate Foreign Relations well as continued to label them as “extremists” for their opposition to the Russian- response of the Western powers is the Committee, stated the case in a recent NPR orchestrated occupation and transition to the Russian system of “governance.” same as in 1938: appeasement. Meanwhile, interview, “If a tank is coming at you and “Human rights abuses committed by the armed groups in the areas under their Vladimir Putin continues to bully and bleed you’re firing with a peashooter, you’re not control include abductions, killings, physical and psychological torture, ill-treatment a country whose only offense is to passion- going to be able to stop that tank.” S 2828 awaits floor action, which might and other serious crimes,” stated United Nations Assistant Secretary-General for ately desire freedom. Ukraine deserves and desperately needs or might not take place after the election. Human Rights Ivan Simonovic. Crimean Tatars face discrimination “particularly in our help. In courageously fighting Mr. The White House will try to prevent the bill the areas of education, employment and property rights.” Putin’s invading forces, she has suffered a from being debated. When the Senate Reports, statements and legislative actions by the Council of Europe, the OSCE, great many casualties and the loss of most adjourns a few weeks later, all bills not the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights and other international of her heavy weapons. Yet, she struggles enacted die. If the Senate Task Force on bodies are important to disseminate information. However, in the meantime onward, bravely. A month ago, President Ukraine was already in being today, its Crimean Tatars continue to disappear or are being killed with indications of torture Petro Poroshenko delivered a moving members and staff could be working even or post-mortem abuse. The intellectual heritage of the Crimean Tatars is also under address to a joint session of Congress, now, pressuring the leadership to bring the threat, with the burning of books and the destruction or confiscation of Crimean pleading for replacement weapons. bill up before Congress adjourns and even Tatar texts deemed “extremist.” President Barack Obama refused and sent rounding up support for offering the bill as Economic sanctions have worked to a point, but no one has ever won a war or him home empty-handed and humiliated. an amendment to must-pass legislation. reversed an illegal occupation simply through economic sanctions. Since the Russian End of story? That depends on you and Even if enacted, S 2828 is not enough. It invasion, 18 Crimean Tatars have been reportedly kidnapped. Among the recent vic- each of us who cares deeply about Ukraine, only says the president may provide weap- tims is Edem Asanov, 25, of Yevpatoria, who disappeared on September 29; his body freedom and justice. It also depends on the ons, it does not say he must. The Senate was discovered on October 6, with reports that his family had been intimidated into Ukrainian American organizations in and House must pass an appropriation bill reporting his death as a suicide, when the evidence suggested otherwise. Washington. They must become much bet- that provides funding for S 2828. The presi- Ongoing in Crimea is a Moscow-requested census on October 21-25. However, ter organized, unified and coordinated. dent will then be duty-bound to spend the judging from the lack of participation of Crimean Tatars and the pro-Ukraine popula- Hold them accountable. Ask each to tell you funds as directed. tion in the Kremlin-rigged elections and illegal referendum, there can hardly be an what it is doing. Third, senators need to play hard ball. At accurate accounting for whatever purposes Moscow has in mind. A president is not a dictator in foreign present they’re not even in the game, More terror is coming for the Tatars on November 4 with the annual “Russian policy. He takes an oath to faithfully execute because they haven’t organized a team. March” demonstration that is planned to take place across Russia, including the the laws, like them or not. Because They can’t win with only one or two players major Crimean cities of Sevastopol and Symferopol. These demonstrations attract Congress makes those laws, it can change on the field at a time. Nor can they win by various Russian nationalist organizations, and in 2009 there were visitors to Russia White House policy. being nice guys. Working together in a from the Ku Klux Klan. There are already 44 United States sena- Senate Task Force on Ukraine, senators can This pattern of behavior of the Crimean authorities indicates steps toward commit- tors on record supporting defensive weap- both advance S 2828, and when necessary, ting ethnic cleansing according to international standards, if it is not already happening. ons for Ukraine. As a former U.S. senator, I engage in serious parliamentary combat, Dear readers, let us work quickly and efficiently with our freely-elected representatives assure you, that’s a very high starting num- blocking legislation the White House wants so that we will not see the forced deportation and genocide against the Crimean Tatars, ber for a measure so profound, especially in as well as the confirmations of presidential as occurred under Soviet dictator Joseph Stalin in 1944. Time is running out. opposition to the president. No doubt it can nominees. These and similar tactics are be raised substantially higher. used frequently in Congress. Senators cannot prevail against the There is a precedent. In the 1980s, White House when acting in small num- Democratic and Republican senators bers. They need to form a Task Force on formed a Task Force on Afghanistan to Oct. Turning the pages back... Ukraine, with a robust staff, to bring to bear overturn a White House ban on supplying the full strength of their numbers and the weapons to those fighting the Soviet army Last year, on October 30, 2013, Russian strategic forces con- very great combined powers of their offic- in that country. The chair of the Senate ducted a large-scale exercise with launches of ballistic missiles es. Their staffs need to work energetically Foreign Relations Committee at that time, 30 every day to discover and aggressively Sen. Claiborne Pell, was one of its active from silos and submarines, patrol flights by Tu-95MC bombers, exploit opportunities to undermine and members, as was one of the Senate’s most and tests of the airspace defense system. On October 29, 2013, 2013 change White House policy. senior current members, Sen. Orrin Hatch. Russia’s state-owned gas monopoly Gazprom announced that First, in committees and on the floor, Ultimately, Congress forced the adminis- Ukraine had failed to pay a gas bill for $882 million, with senators must convincingly refute White tration to provide greater levels of humani- Gazprom demanding pre-payments for further gas deliveries. House arguments against providing weap- tarian assistance and, most importantly, Pavel K. Baev of the Eurasia Daily Monitor writes: “The durability of the Putin regime is ons. They must take testimony from lethal defensive weapons, including Stinger secured by the free abuse of police power and an effective conversion of the legal system experts, such as Leon Panetta, President anti-aircraft weapons, that changed the war into an instrument of politics. The traditional sources of strength, which Moscow is still Obama’s CIA director and secretary of and persuaded the Soviets to withdraw. This putting on international display, such as the under-reformed and poorly trained military defense until 2013. Mr. Panetta recently very important lesson should not be lost. and increasingly inefficient gas industry, have become unreliable. Consequently, institu- called for going beyond economic sanctions In summary, Congress can change White tionalized lawlessness has become the central pillar of the self-serving and severely cor- to provide military aid. Yet, seven months House policy. But it can only do so when rupt regime.” after Mr. Putin annexed Crimea, there senators are willing to use fully the great As examples of the lawlessness in Putin’s Russia, Mr. Baev cites the cases against hasn’t been a single Senate hearing on the powers conferred on them by the Greenpeace activists, the Pussy Riot music group, as well as activist Alexei Navalny and two bills that would authorize such weap- Constitution. To sufficiently marshal those imprisoned oil tycoon Mikhail Khodorkovsky. ons, S 2277 and S 2828. No hearings. No powers and to coordinate the efforts of Mr. Baev explains: “This escalating abuse of legal instruments changes the atmosphere witnesses. No testimony. No serious, orga- many offices, the Senate needs to create a in the divided and disoriented society so that anger against the arrogant injustice trans- nized, team effort to refute Mr. Obama’s Task Force on Ukraine. lates into readiness to break the arbitrarily enforced law. The traditional day of remem- arguments. The White House is winning This noble cause needs a leader. One brance of victims of political repressions has acquired new significance in Russia as the the policy debate by default. senator among 44 now supporting weap- lengthy old lists receive new additions; ecology-conscious non-governmental organiza- Second, senators must assertively ons for Ukraine should stand up, take tions (NGO) find encouragement in the example set by the Greenpeace ‘pirates’; while advance legislation to overturn President charge and form the task force. Many oth- Khodorkovsky and Navalny achieve unassailable moral authority.” Obama’s policy. S 2828, the Menendez bill, ers from the 44 would surely join in with In late October 2013, thousands in Moscow protested in support of political prisoners, commensurate staff. while thousands more marched on November 4, 2013, under Russian far-right banners. Gordon Humphrey represented New Where is the Winston Churchill, who “As the fear of punishment for dissenting from the official ‘patriotism’ recedes, growing in Hampshire in the United States Senate in the will lead the fight in the Senate against the its place is the liberating feeling – among both the disappointed urban middle classes and 1980s and was Senate chair of the dangerous White House policy of appease- the angry ‘have-nots’ – of freedom from the ever-tightened rules and laws.” Congressional Task Force on Afghanistan. You ment? We must help Ukraine. Her battle is Russian Prime Minister Dimitri Medvedev’s “modernization” efforts have been at the can e-mail him at [email protected]. our battle. least disappointing, and are “blending with concerns about possible expropriations of pri- vate businesses as the power-holders grow irritated with the economic stagnation. This combination causes further capital flight from Russia and prompts renowned economists, like Sergei Aleksashenko, to take their research abroad,” Mr. Baev writes. LIKE “…Lawlessness might appear to be a source of strength for the ruling regime: it can choose how and when to prosecute its opponents and can discipline the predatory The Ukrainian Weekly bureaucrats with the ever-present threat of confiscating their ill-gained fortunes,” Mr. Baev adds. “But, in fact, it is a major source of weakness and vulnerability because law- on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/TheUkrainianWeekly (Continued on page 12) No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 7

From a Canadian Angle by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn Putin needs more pain Tato and The Great War Bravo to freedom fighters holding tions list have been removed. And, by the This year we commemorate the 100th not funded by a foreign government, the Ukraine’s front against Russia’s terror. way, we should know who received the anniversary of World War I, originally Ukrainian pavilion included a cultural Nearly 1,000 men – husbands, fathers, planeload of Canadian military cargo referred to as “The Great War.” That was museum – featuring the works of the sons and friends – have given their lives flown to Ukraine. before the onset of World War II. world-renowned sculptor Alexander for freedom. Ukrainians, generally, contin- Despite NATO’s position that individual My father was in the army during the Archipenko – a restaurant and a meeting ue paying too high a price for President members may send military aid to Great War; Tato recounted his experiences hall. Vladimir Putin’s excesses. Ukraine’s bad Ukraine, none appear to have done so. in his Ukrainian-language “Memoirs from A “Ukrainian Week” was proclaimed at news stories need to change to good news. Here, U.S. leadership is critical, yet some Ukraine and 60 Years in America.” the fair, attracting thousands of Ukrainians What’s to be done? sources say that a post-November Tato was born in Galicia (Halychyna), from all over the world to Chicago. Stephen Of immediate attention is the need to Democratic Senate majority will not sup- then part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire, Shumeyko, editor of The Ukrainian Weekly adequately prepare Ukraine’s forces port military aid to Ukraine. Furthermore, in the village of Selyska. He was attending at the time, initiated a drive to bring offi- against Russia’s anticipated winter offen- it is bewildering that the policy of the Peremyshl Gymnasium when the war cers of various Ukrainian youth organiza- sive. It’s unacceptable to learn that sol- United States and coalition partners is broke out and was drafted into the Austrian tions to Chicago for a conclave. The result diers go without personal and military dramatically different towards the terror- army along with the rest of his classmates. was the birth of the Ukrainian Youth necessities while rich Ukrainians parade ists of ISIS than towards Russia. Where’s He was the shortest member of his class League of North America. their excessive lifestyles without conse- the consistency? and remembers his professor jokingly say- ODWU, meanwhile, was thriving. By quence. National coffers, and morale, Clearly, more pressure from the diaspo- ing, “If they’re taking men like Kuropas, 1938, there were 79 branches throughout Austria has surely lost the war.” the United States, openly and unabashedly would improve somewhat, were a 10 per- ra working on various democratic govern- Tato served on the Albanian front along committed to the collapse of the Soviet cent tax levied on luxury goods and servic- ments, from Ukraine and others is needed. with his uncle, Mykola, age 52. He recalled Union. This was anathema to America’s es – expensive consumer goods, restau- Furthermore, the double-headed mon- a night attack by black Senegalese troops Communists and their fellow travelers who rants and clubs, alcohol, travel to Cyprus – ster of sedition and corruption needs during which his entire unit jumped out of used their considerable influence to smear to fund the soldiers. No, make that 20 per- immediate public exposure and censure in Ukraine. While some lustration is happen- their trenches and ran for their lives. “They ODWU and Ukrainian nationalists, first as cent! Their lives are worth it and the com- had never seen black people before and fascists and later, once the United States mander-in-chief, President Petro ing, the anti-Ukraine insiders are mount- ing an offensive. Not enough names are thought they were being attacked by dev- declared war on Hitler’s Germany, as Nazis. Poroshenko, has the power to make the ils,” Tato wrote. So successful was the Left during the 1930s being made public in dismissals The move change. When the war ended, Tato joined the that ODWU came under investigation of the to look at all former defense ministers as Meanwhile, the volunteer groups pro- Ukrainian Galician Army (known by its House Un-American Activities Committee having been responsible for the collapse viding military support – fund-raising, Ukrainian acronym as UHA) fighting the in 1939. A Svoboda associate editor, Emil of the country’s defense is like the old purchasing, and distributing materiel Poles for Ukraine’s freedom and indepen- Revyuk, a socialist, testified, mentioning political tactic: water down blame and from body vests to food – continue to be dence. The Poles won and Tato’s brigade among other things that ODWU had its own prolong investigations. Drawing attention indispensible. My reports tell me that sup- found itself in the newly formed nation of airplane, former ODWU President Gregory away from Mr. Putin’s Yanukovych-era cul- port is waning while outreach to non- Czechoslovakia, where he was interned in a Herman was an officer in the U.S. Army prits gives them time to cover up or leave Ukrainians is practically nonexistent. prisoner of war camp. The Czechs greeted Reserve and OUN leaders traveled to the the country. Many have. Christmas, the season of giving, is Ukrainians as “natural brothers,” Tato wrote. United States from Berlin. It is disturbing that no one has been approaching. Have diaspora leaders “Life in the internment camp was rather The smear campaign against ODWU found responsible for the deaths of the mounted worldwide and national fund- easy.” There were curfews, but internees reached its pinnacle in 1942 with the publi- Heavenly Brigade fatally shot on the raisers for our communities and, more could visit Prague and even enroll at the uni- cation of “Sabotage! The Secret War Maidan. Dmytro Sadovyk, a Berkut com- importantly, beyond? versity. Tato decided to study agronomy in Against America,” authored by Albert E. mander accused of murdering over 30 Recently, a Canada Ukraine Foundation the fabled city that he came to love, and in Kahn (revealed to be a Soviet agent) and Toronto gala generated some $200,000. peaceful protesters, has been released 1924, following an internship on a dairy Michael Sayers. In a chapter titled One goal, to support reconstructive sur- from incarceration to house arrest. He farm in the country of Liechtenstein, he com- “Bombers and Killers,” ODWU was gery on mutilated fighters, will see six avoids court appearances by looking sick, pleted his studies in Prague. described as one of “the most dangerous Canadian doctors working pro bono on then disappearing. Others like him have Ukraine, meanwhile, was divided among espionage-sabotage organizations in the the initiative. Prime Minister Stephen fled to Moscow. Meanwhile, an internal Poland, Russia, Romania, and Czechoslavakia. world...” Enthusiastically endorsed by Harper was the star attraction at the military inquiry is publicly blaming the For Tato, the Great War for Ukrainian free- Walter Winchell, America’s leading radio event. So was Wayne Gretzky, in atten- Ilovaysk massacre on the ATO commander dom was not over. announcer, “Sabotage!” was condensed by dance with Eugene Melnyk, owner of the before the proceedings are completed. Tato returned to Galicia, now under Reader’s Digest in the October 1942 issue. Ottawa Senators Hockey Club. He’s work- This is prejudicial to the outcome; it’s just Polish occupation, where he became Once the FBI began to investigate ODWU, ing to stop the 2018 World Cup of soccer plain wrong. involved with New Word, a publication of Tato’s bank account was frozen and he was in Moscow. Such charades, masquerading as “dem- the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists told to inform federal agents when he trav- ocratic” processes, enrage decent High-profile support attracts high (OUN) in Lviv. The next thing he knew he eled outside of the city. Ukrainians and weaken President donors. This, and main street press was drafted into the Polish cavalry. During ODWU survived, but lost most of its Poroshenko’s reforms. That calls for more engagement remain an underdeveloped his service, a horse accidentally kicked him members, many of whom were fearful that pressure from the diaspora leadership. art in our community. Even social media in the head, leading to some hearing loss Soviet demands for their extradition to the Traitors, seditionists, beneficiaries of Mr. are underutilized; they serve more as later in life. Immigrating to the United USSR would be heeded by the Roosevelt Putin’s meddling must not be allowed to administration. By 1941, only 39 ODWU information exchanges than opinion lead- States, Tato eventually settled in Chicago. continue profiteering in Ukraine, nor branches were still active. Tato’s branch ers. We react with rage against pro-Russia In Chicago, he hung out with UHA veter- should they run as candidates in the was one of them. FBI Director J. Edgar “useful idiots” who influence the hearts ans and helped organize the Chicago branch October election. The very high level of Hoover never did believe the Soviet and minds of Westerners, but few lead the of the Ukrainian Military Organization public frustration is demonstrated by such canards and pushed for exoneration of counter charge for Ukraine. Leadership (known by its Ukrainian acronym as UVO), a people being dumped in garbage bins, ODWU, which occurred formally and quiet- takes learning and practice. It took the precursor to the OUN in Ukraine. After OUN beaten or burned in effigy. ly in 1943. Once the FBI returned to investi- Ukrainian Canadian Congress months to leader Col. Yevhen Konovalets visited President Poroshenko needs to address gating the Communist threat to America, switch from referring to “separatists” in Chicago, the local UVO became Branch 2 of this now. He must stand behind the values Tato was asked to reveal all that he knew eastern Ukraine to “Russia-supported ter- the Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine of the Maidan: dignity, ending corruption about Ukrainian Communists in Chicago. rorists.” It has yet to call them “Russia-led (ODWU), an American affiliate of OUN, dedi- and the European choice. He was elected cated to the restoration of a free, sovereign He was happy to oblige. terrorists.” to do so. Meanwhile, international friends Tato lived to see Ukraine become an inde- We need statements from leaders that and independent Ukrainian state. must be true to their democratic values At about the time I was born, Tato was pendent and sovereign state. Fortunately, he strike at issues and produce victories. and keep after Mr. Putin to back down. is not around to see what is happening Although sanctions are beginning to bite, involved with the creation of the Ukrainian And the diaspora’s leadership? Now, pavilion at the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair. today. Ukraine’s present nationalist leader- Mr. Putin himself needs to be atop the more than ever, it needs to be the watch- ship is once again being defamed as being sanctions list. Countries collaborating He served as secretary of the organizing dog insisting that right not might rule. committee that raised money to finance the part of a “fascist junta” by the neo-Soviet with Mr. Putin by sidestepping sanctions This is a huge job that requires more than leadership of Russia. The Soviet ideals of dis- must be exposed and made to comply. For erection of a Ukrainian-style structure on their available resources can handle. the fair grounds. Soviet Ukrainian officials information and deceit have survived in example, Canada needs to explain why Vladimir Putin’s Russia. Therefore, it needs each of us to be knowl- protested the planned pavilion, claiming two of the three Russian banks on its sanc- For Ukraine, the Great War never ended! edgeable, be a pro-Ukraine opinion leader that only the Soviets were the true repre- and donate funds to help to help Ukraine’s sentatives of the Ukrainian people. Leaders Oksana Bashuk Hepburn may be con- freedom fighters. That will ensure good of the Chicago Fair Committee rejected the Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is tacted at [email protected]. news out of Ukraine. specious claim. The only national structure [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 No. 43

League of Lviv between 1988 and 1990.] Mohyla Academy. “We know that [former National Security Critics cite... In mid-July, the Procurator General of Ukraine filed and Defense Council head Andriy] Kliuyev came to Kyiv criminal charges against Mr. Kubiv for abusing his authori- after the revolution before leaving again … I think it was a (Continued from page 1) ty with the goal of profiting off currency speculation, betrayal. The country’s new government was afraid to put While the first consensus was done in patriotic inter- reported the URA-Inform news site. these people on display in court because a lot would have ests, the second one “is in the interest of Russia’s counter- Prosecutors sent him several summonses requesting his been said about our political establishment.” revolution,” he said. presence for questioning, which he ignored while in Indeed it’s been the establishment itself that has made Mr. Poroshenko had all the opportunities to become the Europe in the weeks following the charges, reported prav- itself immune to betrayal, observers said, with Mr. locomotive of the revolution by implementing reforms, da.if.ua, an Ivano-Frankivsk news site that cited an anony- Poroshenko enjoying the most security. gaining victory in the anti-terrorist operation and begining mous source in the Procurator General’s office. The assets of his International Investment Bank have preparations for revolutionary changes to the Constitution, Finally, he was arrested on August 24 at the luxury surged more than 50 percent in value during the first eight Mr. Datsyuk said. Bukovel resort in the Ivano-Frankivsk region and trans- months of this year, compared to a 5 percent appreciation Instead, he hasn’t begun to seriously eliminate Ukraine’s ferred to Kyiv for questioning, reported antikor.com.ua, for the assets of Ukraine’s entire banking system, reported counterrevolutionary forces, concentrated in the courts, also citing an anonymous source. Yet Andriy Novak, the on October 16 journalist Oleksii Komakha. the military leadership, Russian-oriented business and cor- head of the Committee of Economists of Ukraine, said he To achieve such asset value growth, it doesn’t hurt to rupt local state officials. wasn’t surprised that criminal charges were never filed. have a top accountant in your business empire serving as Mr. Poroshenko has also failed to support the reforms “There was an attempt to question him, yet he used the the head of the National Bank of Ukraine (NBU). launched by Prime Minister , instead propos- resources that he had during his tenure as NBU head and the Valeriia Gontareva, whose nomination by Mr. Poroshenko ing the Reforms Strategy 2020 program, which Mr. Datsyuk case has been tucked away,” Mr. Novak said. “Anyone who was approved in mid-June, has worked closely with him characterized as a “profanation” that doesn’t even have a steals a lot, as a rule, earmarks enough to ensure his protec- since the early 2000s, helping to develop his banks and document to back up its indicators, benchmarks and goals. tion from the law to buy out police, prosecutors and judges.” structuring deals to attract financing for the Russian expan- In another slap in the face of the Euro-Maidan and “in Officials in the Poroshenko Bloc duly rewarded Mr. sion of Roshen, the president’s confectionary enterprise. violation of practically all constitutional norms and the Kubiv with a guaranteed seat in Parliament, which will give Another conflict of interest surfaced in late August, election law that forbids state officials from campaigning, him immunity from criminal prosecution. when the president selected Investment Capital Ukraine, the president created a bloc in his name, to which among “It’s an absurdity that speaks for itself,” Mr. Novak said. where Ms. Gontareva had served as the board chairman those recruited were influential people of the prior regime, “There must have been something in it for the president or since December 2007 until her NBU appointment, to be enabling them to remain within the walls of the new his entourage to have awarded Kubiv to place him high involved in a consortium with the Rothschild Cie & Gestion Parliament,” he said. enough to ensure his entry into the Rada. “ bank in preparing and selling his business assets, as Among those influential people are four members of the Perhaps the most scandalous Poroshenko Bloc candidate is required of the Ukrainian president. Baloha clan, which controls a significant chunk of the Artur Gerasimov, who competed for a single-mandate district in “Many serious conflicts of interests are preventing Zakarpattia region’s economy. Pavlo, Viktor and Ivan the Donetsk region city of in 2012 but now is guaranteed Poroshenko from acting in the state’s interests,” Mr. Novak Baloha, as well as Vasyl Petiovka, are competing for single- a parliamentary seat with his No. 43 position on the party list. said. “Gontareva’s not an independent figure administra- mandate districts from the Poroshenko Bloc. During the 2012 elections, the security chief of Mr. tively. She fulfills the president’s orders. She can’t fulfill the (Half of the parliamentary seats will be determined by Gerasimov’s campaign was , the notorious central bank’s function as an independent regulator.” single-mandate districts, in which voters select an individ- Donetsk separatist leader who filmed executions. Mr. Ms. Gontareva’s four months as NBU head have been ual, and the other half will be determined by closed party Gerasimov didn’t return calls from investigative journalist disastrous, numerous economists have said. The hryvnia lists, in which voters select a party.) Dmytro Hnap on whether he still is working with Mr. Bezler. began to behave radically in August and September, falling Another player from the past is Oleksandr Tretiakov, “Such dark stains have been helping candidates get as much as 14.7 percent (from 11.85 hrv per $1 when she among the “liubi druzi” (beloved friends) of former appointed or promoted rather than hurting them,” said took over to 13.89 hrv per dollar on August 27). President who stood accused of abus- Petro Oleshchuk, a political science lecturer at Taras One dollar is currently worth 12.96 hrv, which is an 8.5 ing his access to power to pressure judges and manipulate Shevchenko National University in Kyiv. “It’s a Soviet tradi- percent drop during her tenure. privatizations to enrich themselves. He’s competing for a tion in personnel policy of selecting those who have tainted Ms. Gontareva is responsible for the same corrupt single-mandate district in Kyiv from the Poroshenko Bloc pasts and are therefore utterly dependent on their superi- schemes as her predecessor, Mr. Kubiv, Mr. Novak said, in David Zhvaniya was also among the “liubi druzi” to get an ors. Poroshenko is selecting personnel with the notion that allowing bankers and speculators to manipulate the foreign endorsement from Mr. Poroshenko’s party to compete for a it’s better to have a loyal person, not only to him but previ- exchange market and gain access to refinancing through single-mandate district, in his case in the Odesa region. ous presidents, rather than a professional who may be uncontrolled and unprincipled lending by the National Bank. Mr. Poroshenko vowed to journalists at a September 25 politically unpredictable. He thinks the tainted ones will be She’s also pursued irresponsible policies such as allow- press conference that “the election list of my political force better to manage.” ing the NBU to purchase state debt through the printing of doesn’t have those who were former Regions deputies or A recent appointment which falls under that category is hryvni and refinancing commercial banks at prime interest those who voted for the January 16 (dictatorship) laws, no Defense Minister Stepan Poltorak, Mr. Oleshchuk said, who rates, said Dr. Soskin. one who I’m supposed to be ashamed of.” served as the commander of the National Guard before hav- All the alleged corruption and incompetence at the NBU Yet besides Mr. Zhvaniya, who joined the Party of Regions ing his promotion approved by Parliament on October 14. this year has led the Ukrainian government on a path in 2012, among his party’s candidates for a single-mandate He spent most of his career training cadets at the towards default on its foreign debt, which will need to be district is Vladyslav Atroshenko, who raised his hand in favor Internal Army Academy in Kharkiv, which would make him restructured to avert further disaster, as confirmed by The of the January 16 vote as a member of the Party of Regions hardly experienced in administering the hardware and Economist magazine in an editorial published on October faction. (He’s competing in the Chernihiv region.) armaments needs of Ukraine’s armed forces. 11. Someone who raised two hands, literally, during the Yet Mr. Poltorak also was responsible for dispatching “Gontareva has been ruining the national banking sys- January 16 vote was Yaroslav Moskalenko, who is not an these cadets to suppress the Euro-Maidan, said Stepan tem and the national monetary unit, the hryvnia,” Dr. official candidate from the Poroshenko Bloc but received Khmara, the legendary Soviet dissident. Soskin said. “The president should have Gontareva arrest- the support of its campaign workers, who distributed his “On February 19, when young Kharkiv residents ed or resign himself.” brochures and newspapers in the single-mandate district blocked the exit of the academy to prevent their cadets’ While bankers are usually in the background of politics, that he’s competing for in the Kyiv region. travel to Kyiv, Poltorak called the police and Berkut forces Ms. Gontareva has managed to become a target of the pub- The Poroshenko Bloc has 11 politicians with corrupt to clear the way, who used pepper spray and batons lic’s discontent. Her suburban mansion was pelted with eggs histories, reported the Chesno parliamentary monitoring against the protesters,” Mr. Khmara said. “Poltorak rejected and bags of paint during the early morning of October 6. organization (chesno.org), including Artur Palatnyi (No. calls to come to his senses and stop fulfilling the criminal With such scandals and failures during Mr. Poroshenko’s 24), an accused corporate raider and kum (parent of god- orders of Yanukovych. In particular, National Deputy brief tenure as president, observers said the Ukrainian peo- children) to Kyiv Mayor ; and Lev Mykola Palamarchuk turned to him with such a proposal, ple face threats to their statehood not just from the Russian Partskhaladze (No. 93), a top Kyiv real estate developer but he remained loyal to the Yanukovych regime.” government, but from the rampant corruption that is flour- accused of illegal construction projects. It’s precisely such blind loyalty to one’s superiors that ishing in their own government. Among the particularly controversial candidates is Stepan Mr. Poroshenko was looking for in promoting Mr. Poltorak A growing number of observers have said the president is Kubiv (No. 59), who served as the head of the National Bank to defense minister, Mr. Oleshchuk said. on a dangerous path that could end disastrously for him, and of Ukraine between February and June this year. The president’s biggest betrayal of the Euro-Maidan is the Ukrainian people too. They won’t allow the Parliament Most Ukrainian economists agree that Mr. Kubiv abused not having prosecuted or convicted anyone who was to survive for more than a year if Mr. Poroshenko gains his his authority by pursuing a reckless policy of allowing con- involved in the murders, critics said. Those who face crimi- constitutional majority, said Mr. Datsyuk. nected banks to speculate on the hryvnia’s exchange rate nal charges have consistently managed to escape and go into “It’s the very attempt by every Ukrainian president to cre- and then even offering refinancing to these same banks hiding, whether it’s former President Viktor Yanukovych ate a subordinate parliamentary majority that ruined our through loans and hryvnia printing. and his entourage, or those at the lowest ranks. hopes for a democratic government every time,” he said. These corrupt activities fueled the hryvnia’s devaluation In early October, Berkut commander Dmytro Sadovnyk dis- “Now a large part of the ruling class again wants to repeat by about 23 percent during his tenure, falling from 9.16 appeared into hiding while under house arrest. About a week a the same mistake. The Ukrainian public should prevent that. hrv per dollar to 11.85 hrv per dollar when he left in mid- later, an unnamed suspect in the murder of journalist No matter how much the president’s authoritarian power June. Viacheslav Veremyi was released under house arrest by a Kyiv grows, checks and balances must remain inviolate.” “Kubiv is among the organizers of the criminal schemes court, which reduced the criminal charges to hooliganism. Mykhailo Besarab, a Kyiv political consultant, said Mr. of the oligopoly and among the betrayers among the pro- Former Naftohaz Board Chairman Yevhen Bakulin, a key Poroshenko is playing with fire and Dr. Soskin predicted Moscow fifth column in devaluing the hryvnia,” said Dr. figure in the Yanukovych administration’s corruption, his presidency won’t survive long if he doesn’t start acting Oleh Soskin, the director of the Institute of Society remains under arrest but has yet to be charged with any in the interests of the Ukrainian people and state, instead Transformation in Kyiv. “He represents the old Communist crimes. Another key corruption figure, former Vice Prime of his own interests and those of the oligarchy. Youth League nomenklatura who were possibly recruited Minister Yurii Boiko, is competing for Parliament under the Borys Filatov, the deputy head of the Dnipropetrovsk to the KGB still in the Soviet era. That’s why he should have Opposition Bloc. State Oblast Administration, said the people will take mat- been arrested and forced to testify on how schemes were A reliable poll released on October 23 indicated that the ters into their own hands if the government doesn’t start developed to artificially devalue the hryvnia by printing Putin-aligned party could earn 6 percent of the vote in this acting on their demands. state bonds and hryvni through the refinancing of banks. Sunday’s parliamentary election, which would give Mr. Boiko “A wave of political assassinations awaits our country,” We need to prove how banks received refinancing, who and other Euro-Maidan persecutors prosecutorial immunity. he said in late September on his Facebook page. “Either the their owners are and how it was converted into cash “After the Maidan, not one high-ranking Yanukovych government stats to cleanse itself, or those who sat in the through fake contracts on VAT tax compensation.” official was arrested,” said Oleksandr Palii, a political trenches under Grad rockets will take arms into their [Indeed Mr. Kubiv served in the Communist Youth author and graduate of the National University of Kyiv hands and begin to seek their own vigilante justice.” No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 9 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 No. 43 Toronto’s Ukrainian Festival presents weekend of show-stopping culture

well as Liudmyla Davydovych, consul of Ukraine to Canada, leaders of the Ukrainian community, major festival sponsors, and past festival marshals. The Canadian and Ukrainian national anthems were played by the Baturyn Concert Marching Band under the baton of Petrusia Chornopyski. Bernard Trottier, member of Parliament for Etobicoke-Lakeshore, brought greetings on behalf of the government of Canada, while Ted Opitz, MP for Etobicoke Center, representing Shelley Glover, minister of Canadian heritage and official languages, announced a substantial grant for the festi- val. Yvan Baker, member of the Provincial Parliament for Etobicoke Center, brought greetings on behalf of Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne. UCC President Grod, ranked among the top 80 most influential people in Canadian foreign policy, was introduced as the 2014 festival marshal. After his stirring remarks, he was joined by past festival marshals Mr. Turner, Sen. Andreychuk and Mr. Malarek to cut the red ribbon, thereby officially Anna Jacyniak opening the 18th annual Bloor West Village The Saturday night crowd at the Northland Power Festival Stage enjoys the concert by Ukraine’s TIK band. Toronto Ukrainian Festival. Away from the stage, historic and mod- by Sonia Holiad Violin virtuoso Vasyl Popadiuk then took Nearby, as part of the festival, award- ern culture were in the spotlight as the fes- over, joining forces with the band Rock-H winning investigative journalist and author tival showcased the central Dnipro region TORONTO – Visitors of widely diverse from Ukraine for a lengthy set that had the Victor Malarek launched his latest book, a of Ukraine. As an emotional and provoca- backgrounds from North America and audience cheering. The evening’s perfor- work of fiction titled “Orphanage 41.” tive tribute to those who stood and contin- beyond caught the Ukrainian spirit on mances were anchored by MC Marta Saturday morning’s light rain didn’t ue to stand for freedom and democracy in September 12-14, as the 18th annual Bloor Czurylowicz of Kontakt and the Sun News dampen spirits, as crowds gathered along Ukraine, the festival partnered with the West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival Network. Audience members then danced Bloor Street West for the popular festival UCC-Toronto Branch and the served up a long weekend of non-stop until midnight at the street “zabava” featur- parade, led by 2014 Festival Marshal Paul Committee of Toronto to create “A Journey entertainment, traditional food, stunning ing Zvook, while many others chose to Grod, president of the Ukrainian Canadian through Maidan,” a recreation of the cultural displays and activities for all ages. attend the festival after-party at a nearby Congress, who rode in an open vintage car streetscape of the Maidan (Independence Located on Toronto’s Bloor Street West, venue, featuring festival headlining band with his children. The parade featured Square) in Kyiv. the outdoor festival covered eight city TIK from Ukraine, as well as Toronto’s Hudi more than 70 entries, including marching This interactive exhibit allowed festival- blocks, making it one of the world’s largest a Mocni band. bands, a veterans’ color guard, floats, his- goers to experience a medical aid tent, a Ukrainian street festivals. Elsewhere on the eight city blocks of fes- torically garbed re-enactors, and some kitchen tent, a storytelling area, the “Free On Friday evening, following a warm tival grounds, visitors enjoyed a full pro- 2,000 participants from a wide array of University of Maidan” complete with lec- welcome from the festival’s founder and gram of performances on the smaller “Teach associations, businesses, political associa- tures, a wall-of-poppies memorial to the chair, Jurij Klufas, visitors enjoyed a lively Me to Dance” Stage, shopped at the many tions and performing ensembles. “Nebesna Sotnia” (Heavenly Brigade) program of song and dance as perennial vendor kiosks and the sidewalk sale offer- The award for Best Non-Commercial heroes, the famous blue-and-yellow piano, local favorites, the Desna Ukrainian Dance ings of local businesses, tried out the mid- Parade Entry was presented to the a discussion/lecture area, and an area Company, DoVira jazz group, Oshawa’s way attractions, and explored the pavilions Canadian Lemko Association, while Turner where children could write letters and Colors Duo and Mosaic Duo were joined by of the Ukrainian Jewish Encounter, Kontakt and Porter Funeral Directors earned the draw pictures. Photos of actual Maidan Ukrainian Television Network, the Calgary’s Suzirya Dancers and Montréal’s Best Commercial Parade Entry award. activity were displayed throughout, while a Shevchenko Foundation, CUPE Local 79, the Zvook band on the Northland Power Honorable mention went to the Yavir monitor screened short films of the recent Ukrainian Canadian Congress, the Canadian Festival Stage. Edmonton’s renowned Dance Group. civil protest made by the cinema collective First World War Internment Recognition Ukrainian Shumka Dancers made their first Following the parade, politicians from all Babylon ’13, whose filmmakers were in Fund, the Ukrainian National Federation, highly anticipated appearance at the festi- levels of Canadian government gathered attendance. The centerpiece of the recre- the Ukrainian Association of Visual Artists val, treating the packed street of viewers to onstage for the opening ceremonies with ation was the Christmas-tree-shaped struc- a taste of what was to come throughout the of Canada, and a pavilion highlighting tour- John Turner, former Prime Minister of weekend. ism to various areas of Ukraine. Canada, and Sen. Raynell Andreychuk, as (Continued on page 11)

Orest Dorosh Orest Dorosh 2014 Festival Marshal Paul Grod, president of the Ukrainian Canadian The color guard marches through the rain during Saturday morning’s festival parade. Congress. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 11

Toronto’s... (Continued from page 10) ture that became one of the media symbols of the Euro-Maidan movement. The Ukrainian Museum of Canada, Ontario Branch, once again created and hosted the elegant Ukraine Pavilion, exhib- iting antique costumes, handcrafts, ceram- ics, books and other treasures from the central Dnipro region, which includes the capital city, Kyiv. Art-lovers were treated to two exhibi- tions throughout the weekend. The first, housed in the gallery of the Runnymede Public Library at the east edge of the festi- val, was titled “From Ukraine with Music: Images of Ukrainian Musicians on Stage in Canada” by photographer Orest Dorosh. The second was a collection of mixed media works by the Ukrainian Association of Visual Artists of Canada. On Saturday, film fans crowded into the Runnymede Public Library screening room where they were able to take in two offer- ings: “Folk,” a 73-minute documentary by director Roxy Toporowych, about the unique, underground and acrobatic world of Ukrainian folk dancing, and “The Winter that Changed Us,” a 45-minute film by Lisa Kruchak directors Julia Gontaruk and Roman Ljubyj The Barvinok Ukrainian Dance School of Mississauga, under the artistic direction of Fedir Danylak, performs its crowd-pleasing that documents the social resistance and two-tier Hopak at the closing ceremonies. revolution in Ukraine in 2014 with searing images and eyewitness interviews record- Hloptsi z Mista band, New York’s Hrim stage presence, TIK did not disappoint. Its Stephanie Hutka, Shumka, Suzirya, Viter ed by the artistic collective Babylon’13. band, renowned bandurist and vocalist performance was made possible by a gen- and the Yavir Dancers. Filmmaker and Cinematographer brothers Andrew and Victor Mishalow, young bandurist Borys erous grant from Celebrate Ontario and actor Ryan Boyko handled the MC duties. Phillip Rojen of Ukraine were in attendance Ostapienko, the Suzirya Dancers from through the sponsorship of Ukrainian Jason Kenney, Canada’s minister of to introduce the film and to answer ques- Calgary, the Ukraina School of Dance, Credit Union Limited. The Celebrate employment and social development and tions afterwards. Zoloti Struny bandurist ensemble, and Ontario grant also allowed the festival to minister for multiculturalism, joined Messrs. Back at the Northland Power Festival perennial festival favorites the Zubrivka present some of North America’s most pop- Klufas and Grod on stage for the closing cer- Stage, renamed this year in honor of the Folk Band. ular performing groups, including Shumka, emonies. Minister Kenney, who longstanding, generous financial support of Mr. Sirskyj returned to MC the Saturday Gerdan, Hrim, Vasyl Popadiuk, Suzirya and was wearing the embroidered the Temerty Family and their company evening show, which also saw the return of Zvook. sorochka (shirt) that was pre- Northland Power, some of North America’s Shumka with its enchanting “Harvest After the performance by TIK, Hrim sented to him at last year’s festi- finest performers were keeping the crowds Angels” dance, as well as festival darlings played for another street zabava, while val, was made an honorary enthralled, with long-time festival MC Barvinok Ukrainian Dance School, the nearby, TIK, Rock-H, Skopa and Vasyl member of the Festival Borys Sirskyj of Ottawa at the helm. Gerdan Ensemble of Washington, Troista Popadiuk performed at the after-party, Committee and presented Performers included vocalist Yana Bilyk, Muzika, featuring Orest Sushko on tsymba- eventually joined by Hrim. with a volunteer T-shirt. the Chervoni Maky Trio, the Gerdan ly (hammer dulcimer), the Suzirya Dancers On Sunday, September 14, the festival He then stayed on to Ensemble from Washington, the Kalyna of Calgary and Edmonton’s Viter Choir. opened its third day with the annual ecu- enjoy the traditional festival Dance Ensemble from Hamilton, the Lira Shumka closed the show with a “Hopak” menical church service on the Northland finalé – the double-tier Trio, Rosa (The Dew) from Montréal, the that earned a standing ovation and brought Power stage, featuring the ministers and “Hopak” performed by the Suzirya Dancers from Calgary, the Ukraina tears of amazement to the eyes of both pastors of churches in the festival’s neigh- Barvinok Ukrainian School of Arts, the Vesnianka Dancers, as dancers and audience, including the festi- borhood. The Boyan Choir of Toronto School of Dance, which well as Edmonton’s powerhouse duo: the val’s veteran entertainment manager, participated by singing hymns. After the took to the stage and the Ukrainian Shumka Dancers and the Viter Ivanka Podilchak. service, the performance stages were ground level below in a Choir, who not only captivated the audience After a brief sound check, TIK, the eve- once again the setting for more fine tal- dizzying display of art- on stage but also busked among the crowds ning’s headlining band from Vinnytsia, ent. istry and color, topped on the Festival grounds. Ukraine, got the audience rocking and kept The youth program featured an off with an explosion Later in the afternoon, MC Justine them that way for the next 90 minutes. A array of young performers, both solo of blue and yellow Lewkowicz of Newstalk 1010 radio wel- folk-rock band with influences of ska and and group, followed by performances streamers shot comed the Dzvin Choir of Philadelphia, the shanson, a solid downbeat and a playful by Barvinok, DoVira, Gerdan, violinist from the stage.

Anna Jacyniak A recreation of the iconic Christmas tree from the Maidan in Kyiv, which featured prominently in the festival’s exhibit Orest Dorosh “A Journey Through Maidan,” created by the Euromaidan Members of the Zoloti Struny bandurist ensemble perform during Sunday’s Youth Program. Committee of Toronto. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 No. 43

plans last year to sign an agreement on based on reporting by Vesti.az, crimea.kz Russian budget suffers as oil price falls NEWSBRIEFS closer trade and diplomatic ties with the and e-crimea.info) European Union. Also in Minsk, Kyrgyz WASHINGTON – A balanced budget for (Continued from page 2) President Almazbek Atambaev expressed Batkivshchyna ousts hundreds in lustration Russia depends on an average price of crude oil between $110 and $115 per bar- Putin criticizes Moldova on EU pact hope that his country would join by year’s KYIV – Ukraine’s Batkivshchyna party end. And President Emomali Rahmon said rel. But with prices recently falling below has kicked out hundreds of members from $90 and signs that the price may stay low MINSK – Russian President Vladimir Tajikistan is analyzing the EES legal docu- its ranks as part of the country’s lustration Putin has criticized Moldova for refusing to ments and does not rule out that it might for the foreseeable future, the country may campaign. The party’s leader, Yulia experience shortfalls. (RFE/RL, based U.S. hold consultations with Moscow on an join. Earlier, Belarusian President Tymoshenko, told the ICTV television chan- accord that strengthens ties between Energy Information Administration) Alyaksandr Lukashenka signed a law on the nel on October 12 that 1,518 members of Chisinau and the European Union. Speaking ratification of the EES, advancing a Russian- her party had been expelled after their Sikorski: Putin offered to divide Ukraine at a Commonwealth of Independent States led drive to strengthen ties among former “dishonest” activities were revealed during summit on October 10 in Minsk, which was Soviet republics. Mr. Lukashenka signed the WASHINGTON – Polish Parliamentary implementation of the lustration law. also attended by Moldovan President law hours after both houses of the Speaker Radoslaw Sikorski says Russian According to Ms. Tymoshenko, checks Nicolae Timofti, Mr. Putin said Moldova’s Belarusian parliament voted to ratify the President Vladimir Putin in 2008 proposed revealed that some individuals represent- Association Agreement with the European treaty, which was signed by the presidents to Poland’s then-prime minister that they ing her party in Ukraine’s Parliament and Union may affect economic ties between of Russia, Kazakhstan and Belarus on May divide Ukraine between themselves. Mr. Russia and Moldova. Moldova, Ukraine and 29. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by Agence regional power structures ”dishonestly” Sikorski, who until September served as for- Georgia rattled Russia by signing Association France-Presse, TASS and Interfax) voted for “illegal” land distribution and eign affairs minister, told the U.S. website Agreements with EU in June. Mr. Putin point- state budget allocations during the last two Politico that Mr. Putin made the proposal ed out that implementation of the free-trade Turkish Crimean war graves vandalized and a half years. Ukrainian President Petro during Prime Minister Donald Tusk’s visit to Poroshenko signed the lustration bill into Moscow in 2008. Mr. Sikorski was quoted as portion of the EU-Ukraine deal was post- SEVASTOPOL – Graves of Turkish soldiers law on October 9. Under the law, up to 1 saying in the interview dated October 19, poned until December 31, 2015, as a result and officers killed in the Crimean War have million public servants, including Cabinet “He wanted us to become participants in of the Kremlin’s “intense consultations with been vandalized in the Crimean port city of ministers, will be screened for loyalty to this partition of Ukraine... This was one of the EU and Ukraine.” He said Chisinau had Sevastopol. The leader of Azeri community root out the corrupt practices associated the first things that Putin said to my prime not responded to Moscow’s “numerous on the Black Sea peninsula, Raqim with the administration of former minister, Donald Tusk, when he visited calls” to do the same. (RFE/RL, based on Qumbatov, said on October 13 that metal President Viktor Yanukovych. (RFE/RL) Moscow.” Mr. Sikorski told Politico, “Luckily, live TV broadcast and Interfax) Islamic crescents and stars on gravestones Tusk didn’t answer. He knew he was being in a Sevastopol cemetery had been removed Armenia signs up to Eurasian union Russian lawmakers won’t monitor elections recorded.” Mr. Sikorski also said that Mr. or damaged. A video report by online news Putin “went on to say Ukraine is an artificial MINSK – President Serzh Sarkisian MOSCOW – A lawmaker says Russian site Vesti.az also showed that road signs country and that Lviv is a Polish city, and signed the agreement to join the Eurasian Parliament members will not go as monitors pointing to the graveyard and a memorial to why don’t we just sort it out together.” Economic Union (EES) at a meeting of Turkish soldiers who died during the 1853- to the upcoming parliamentary elections in Ukraine. According to October 18 news (RFE/RL, based on interview on politico. regional heads of state in the Belarusian 1856 Crimean war had been removed. Mr. com with additional reporting by Reuters) capital, Minsk, on October 10. The Qumbatov said that before Russia annexed reports, Aleksei Pushkov, the chairman of the Caucasus nation is now set to join Russia, Crimea from Ukraine in March, the signs and Russian State Duma’s International Affairs Germany says separatists downed MH17 Belarus and Kazakhstan in the economic cemetery had been cared for properly. Committee, said no members from either the bloc when it comes into force on January 1, Crimean authorities have not commented Duma or the Federation Council will be at the PRAGUE – On October 19, Spiegel Online 2015. The project builds on the existing on the vandalism. It comes amid what activ- October 26 elections due to security con- reported that Germany’s foreign intelligence Customs Union among Russia, Belarus and ists say is a crackdown on Crimean Tatars, a cerns. Mr. Pushkov said that Russian legisla- service, the Bundesnachrichtendienst (BND), Kazakhstan. Landlocked Armenia, which is Muslim minority group whose members tors could have been part of an Organization has concluded unambiguously that “it was heavily reliant on its ties to Russia, ditched largely opposed the annexation. (RFE/RL, for Security and Cooperation in Europe pro-Russian separatists” who shot down (OSCE) delegation that would monitor the Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 over Ukraine on election. But he said Russian lawmakers July 19, killing all 298 people aboard. The “fear they will not enjoy proper security, separatists were firing a Buk air-defense missile system that they had seized from a bearing in mind the conditions in which the Ukrainian military base, the BND said. election campaign in Ukraine is proceeding Spiegel also quoted BND President Gerhard and the extremely high level of anti-Russian TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 Schindler as having told a parliamentary or e-mail [email protected] sentiment.” (RFE/RL, based on reporting by TASS and Interfax) (Continued on page 13) SERVICES PROFESSIONALS vicious, Mr. Baev notes. 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of the NGO Ukrainian Association of gates were warmly received by a large ers from Kyiv, Lviv, Cherkasy and Mariupol Yale Medical... Overcoming Consequences of Traumatic crowd that assembled to meet the guests have already been trained in the various Events; the Rev. Andriy Lohin from the Lviv and to thank them for their continuing ser- ongoing programs. (Continued from page 4) archdiocese of the Ukrainian Greek- vice. Each delegate spoke about his or her Dr. Andriy Sydorenko is adapting the Catholic Church; Marta Pyvovarenko, a psy- work and plans for the future. A brief con- Yale material for the medical journal Forum drives. All of the slides – hundreds of them chologist from Lviv; Dr. Kyj; Lewis cert ensued with performances by local tal- of Psychiatry and Psychotherapy that is – were in two languages, English and Madenek, program manager at the Open ent, including Oksana Kit, Stefania and published in Lviv. A methodological field Ukrainian, and were simultaneously dis- World Leadership Center; Mr. Kyzyk; and Melania Korenovsky, and Natalka Danczuk. handbook on psychological first aid is played during the interactive sessions on Mr. Melnyk, who represented the local And then a big surprise: an ad hoc on being prepared. A blog has been set up to two large monitors on opposite sides of the Ukrainian American community. stage performance of the “Psychiatrists and coordinate activities and communication presenter. Professional translators provid- Psychologists A Cappella Choir” from between the participants and the Yale ed simultaneous translation from English In the evening, the Yale School of Ukraine that opened with a hilarious rendi- to Ukrainian via FM to wireless head- Medicine in cooperation with the UUARC instructors. tion of “Nese Halia Vodu” intended to honor phones worn by those participants who did and Open World organized a VIP reception Dr. Pyvovarenko is coordinating with Halia Lodynsky who had organized local not understand English. During the discus- and cultural exchange with the Ukraine del- Bishop Benedict and the Ukrainian Catholic volunteers and stayed with the delegates sions the translations flowed both ways. egates. Attending the reception were both University in Lviv to run a School of The program had a “train the trainer” U.S. senators from Connecticut, Sens. Chris throughout their time in Connecticut. This Psychological Renewal after Extreme Stress emphasis – the participants were expected Murphy and Richard Blumenthal; members was followed with patriotic songs, Taras at the university. to return to Ukraine and use their newly of the Yale community; prominent New Shevchenko poems set to music, and solo Father Lohin is working to develop a acquired knowledge to train other mental Haven area civic and business leaders; and performances of contemporary pop music. nationwide program of PTSD training for health workers. For this training purpose, leaders from the Connecticut Ukrainian The evening took on a life of its own with spiritual leaders in Ukraine and is coordi- Yale brought in from Hawaii the premier American community. music and socializing late into the night. nating with more than 100 priests who are serving as chaplains in military hospitals trainer in the field of psychological first aid, Other events Return to Ukraine Dr. Patricia Watson, who delivered inten- and with military units in the field. The week’s activities were closed out by sive lectures for several days. In addition to Upon returning home the delegates In a recent communication, Dr. two memorable events: a visit to the home psychological first aid and PTSD treatment, quickly returned to their work. Some were Sydorenko summed up the impact of the of Prof. Timothy Snyder and a farewell other topics included cognitive processing dispatched to military hospitals in Kyiv, Yale PTSD program: ”One of the greatest reception for the delegates organized by therapy, exposure therapy, pharmacological Dnipropetrovsk and Lviv. Others set out to impressions of this trip for me was the treatments and special approaches to treat- parishioners of St. Michael Catholic Church the war-torn east. Still others are immersed reinforced understanding that we are unit- ing children. in New Haven. in adapting their newfound knowledge and ed in our work for a common cause: an In the evenings and early mornings, Prof. Snyder is well-known for his book developing training programs in Ukraine. independent and flowering Ukraine. The additional sessions were arranged with the “Bloodlands,” which documents the tragic On September 29, Dr. Watson conducted optimism and inspiration which I received West Haven VA hospital, the Errera center history of Central and Eastern Europe and specialized sessions for Lviv participants from you in America I am conveying to my for treatment and rehabilitation of veter- Ukraine from 1930 - 1945. In the past year via Skype. More than 100 additional train- colleagues in Ukraine.” ans, and the Yale Global Health Initiative, he has written prolifically on developments which sets up and helps run health care in Ukraine in the New York Review of programs in many impoverished world Books, the New Republic and European countries. Ample time was allotted for indi- publications. In May the Yale professor vidual participants to meet individually organized an international conference of with the experts. scholars and intellectuals, titled “Thinking Together,” which was held in Kyiv. Yale Press Conference and VIP The delegates enthusiastically accepted Reception an invitation to visit Prof. Snyder at his In the afternoon of August 27, Yale orga- home, where he welcomed them speaking nized a press conference on the PTSD train- fairly fluent Ukrainian, which impressed ing program for local media and the Yale the visitors. After a wine and cheese recep- community. tion hosted by his wife, Prof. Marci Shore, Participants included Dr. John Krystal, the delegates had ample opportunity to Roma Korchynsky Chair of the Department of Psychiatry; Prof. engage in discussions related to events in Southwick, program organizer; Dr. Steven Ukraine, Russia and Europe. Roma Korchynsky died with dignity on Tuesday September 2, 2014 - in Marans, professor of child psychiatry and The busy week at Yale ended with a fare- the home she so dearly loved - with her only son, Stephen, by her side. director of the Child Trauma Service at well reception at St. Michael’s on the night She was 61 years old. She is survived by loving family and friends who will Yale; Dr. Bojko; Volodymyr Pogorilyy, head before the delegates’ departure. The dele- miss her greatly. She may have left us, but her memory will always remain strong in our minds and hearts. Roma grew up in Syracuse, NY, where she graduated from Bishop Ludden $1.4 billion of its debt to Russia for gas sup- High School and then Le Moyne College. Soon after, she married the love NEWSBRIEFS plies already received before the end of of her life, her late husband, former UNA advisor, Walter Korchynsky, and October and another $1.6 billion by the end (Continued from page 12) moved to Horseheads, NY, where she started her family and lived until her of this year. The head of Russia’s delegation passing. She worked nearly 30 years for Chemung County before retiring. control committee that ”Russian claims that to the talks, Energy Minister Aleksandr She was a member of Saint Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Elmira the missile had been fired by Ukrainian sol- Novak, said the price of gas for Ukraine Heights, NY. would be $385 per 1,000 cubic meters, or diers and that a Ukrainian fighter jet had Roma will be remembered for her sweetness and positivity. She had been flying close to the passenger jet were $100 less than Russia was demanding just weeks ago. Mr. Novak said that price would a loving, motherly way about her. She enjoyed the simple things in life false,” in the paper’s words. It also said there like - spending time with family, taking trips to the beach, laughing, and were telltale signs that Ukrainian photos had be in force from October of this year until late March 2015. Mr. Novak added that the thrifty shopping. And she loved all things Ukrainian - she was very fond been manipulated, without providing of her rich heritage. In her later years she was the epitome of strength details. Spiegel quoted German prosecutors European Union should take responsibility for guaranteeing Ukraine will pay its $5.3 and stamina, battling a series of challenges on her health - all with a as saying that a case has been opened into courageous spirit. She wanted her passing not to evoke sadness, but the shooting-down, in which four German billion debt for gas to Russia before the end nationals died, as a possible war crime. of 2014. Mr. Oettinger announced another instead to inspire a celebration of life. Her love will live on. , the self-styled deputy prime meeting would be held in Brussels on Panakhyda was held on Friday, September 5, 2014, at the James D. minister of the separatist “Donetsk People’s October 29. (RFE/RL, based on reporting Barrett Funeral Home in Elmira, NY. Divine Liturgy was held on Saturday, Republic” immediately rejected the claim, by Reuters, TASS and Interfax) September 6, 2014, at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Elmira saying such missiles could “only be fired by Lavrov: Russia will not do West’s bidding Heights, NY, with Father Robert Batcho as celebrant. Interment followed well-trained experts.” The chairman of the at the St. Nicholas Cemetery. Russian Duma’s International Affairs MOSCOW – Russian Foreign Affairs Remembering her most: Committee, Aleksei Pushkov, said via Twitter Minister Sergei Lavrov said Moscow will not Son - Stephen that the German report shows “Russia had do the West’s bidding in order to have sanc- Brother - Russ Zackevich with wife Mary Ellen and daughter nothing to do” with the tragedy and did not tions removed. Speaking on October 19 on Natalie rule out that the missile “could have been Russia’s NTV channel, Mr. Lavrov said, “We Aunt - Julia Sydorowych with husband Myron launched by Ukrainian armed forces.” (RFE/ are told, ‘If you help settle the crisis in Cousins - Christina Mott, Michael Zacharchuk, Marta Scotto, RL, with reporting by Reuters and Agence- Ukraine, we will cancel the sanctions. Let us Roman Hywel, Roxana LaForce, and Mark Sydorowych France-Presse, Interfax and TASS) name a criteria for you – take one step, see and their respective families to it that the militia would allow monitors to Progress reported in gas talks The Lotocky family - Walter, Irene, Peter, Tammy, Sophia, William, the border with Russia,’ and so on.” He said: Alexander, Taras, Vera, and Nicholas BRUSSELS – European Energy “Our answer is very simple – we will not ful- Commissioner Guenther Oettinger has fill or agree to any criteria or conditions.” The Korchynsky family - Steve, Casey, Theresa, Christine, Jon, Andrea announced that substantial progress was Mr. Lavrov also accused Western powers of Close friend - Mike Bilynsky reached in talks between representatives of using the Ukraine crisis as a pretext to press Eternal memory! Ukraine and Russia on gas supplies in Russia “to alter its approach to key, crucial Donations in memory of Roma can be made to: Brussels on October 21. Mr. Oettinger said issues for us and force us to accept the as part of tentative deals, Ukraine planned approach of the West.” But he called that St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church to purchase some 4 billion cubic meters of “bygone century, bygone epoch, colonial 410 East McCann’s Boulevard gas from Russia before the end of this year. thinking of the past.” (RFE/RL, with report- Elmira Heights, New York 14903 Mr. Oettinger also said Ukraine would pay ing by Interfax and TASS) 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 No. 43

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Ukrainians in Illinois commemorate Montreal marks centennial Holodomor of 1932-1933 of internment operations MONTREAL – At exactly the same time 1,200 prisoners, most of them Ukrainians. as other communities across Canada, 11 Opening remarks were given by a.m. local time, Montreal’s Ukrainian com- Bohdanna Klecor-Hawryluk, chair of the munity marked the 100th anniversary of UCC Montreal’s Cultural and Educational the Canada’s first national internment Committee. She mentioned the importance operations and unveiled a memorial plaque of remembering this dark chapter in on August 22 at the Ukrainian Youth Center. Canadian history and remembering the dif- “Project CTO” (100 in Ukrainian) ficulties early Ukrainian immigrants under- recalled the internment operations of went in their new homeland. 1914-1920 and the 24 internment camps She paid tribute to the many individuals established across Canada. It marked the who, over the many decades, contributed in 100th anniversary of the War Measures Act bringing attention to the almost-forgotten that led to the unjust internment as “enemy history of the unjust internment of aliens” of Ukrainians and other Eastern Ukrainians. Among those early pioneers Europeans. Of the over 8,500 interned, the named were Dr. Michael Marunchak, Ihor majority were Ukrainians. Bardyn (chairman of the UCC Internment At Montreal’s commemoration, coordi- Redress Committee in the early 1990s), nated by the Ukrainian Canadian Congress John Gregorovich, Yurij Luhovy (who began (UCC) Montreal branch, a memorial service researching internment in the early 1970s), was first offered by the Revs. Ihor Peter Melnycky and Myron Momryk. Oshchipko and Yaroslav Pivtorak in remem- Their work helped reawaken communi- brance of those unjustly interned. Both ty interest in the internment issue and priests served at St. Michael’s Ukrainian helped lay the early groundwork for gener- Archbishop Jevstratij of Chernihiv and Nizhyn, Ukraine, speaks at the Ukrainian Catholic Parish in Iberville-Montreal, from al public awareness of the unjust intern- community’s commemoration of the Holodomor held in Bloomingdale, Ill. which 60 Ukrainian families, – men women ment. This led to continued hard work, suc- and children – were taken to be interned at cessful negotiations and the redress agree- by Victor W. Groszko serves as secretary of the Holy Synod and director of the Informational Media Service Spirit Lake, Quebec. Spirit Lake was the sec- BLOOMINGDALE, Ill. – The Ukrainian of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv ond largest internment camp and held (Continued on page 16) community of Chicago and suburbs and Patriarchate. Clergy participating in the parishioners of St. Andrew Ukrainian memorial panakhyda represented various Orthodox Cathedral – Kyiv Patriarchate in eparchies of the Ukrainian Orthodox Bloomingdale, Ill., on September 23 partici- Church and the Ukrainian Catholic Church pated in a commemoration of the Famine- in the diaspora. Genocide in Ukraine – the Holodomor of At the invitation of the Ukrainian 1932-1933. Genocide Famine Foundation U.S.A. (UGFF- The community gathered at the U.S.A.), the panakhyda was recited by the Holodomor Memorial in Bloomingdale for the choir of the Ukrainian American Youth event, organized annually by the Ukrainian Association’s Mykola Pavlushkov Branch of Genocide Famine Foundation U.S.A. Inc. Chicago under the direction of choirmaster This year’s ecumenical panakhyda Volodymyr Popovych. (memorial service) for the millions of vic- The memory of Holodomor victims was tims of the Holodomor was led by honored by Archbishop Jevstratij; Ukraine’s Archbishop Jevstratij of Chernihiv and James Slobodian (left) at the unveiling of the internment plaque at Spirit Lake Nizhyn, Ukraine. Archbishop Jevstratij (Continued on page 17) Internment Interpretative Center. Hartford UAYA begins educational year Pennsylvanians active in Ukrainian Days

WASHINGTON – Taking part in the Ukrainian Days organized by the Ukrainian National Information Service in Washington on September 16-18, were Ulana Mazurkevich (right) from Philadelphia and Marta Fedoriw (left) from Allentown, Pa. The activists visited numerous congressional offices to lobby on behalf of Ukraine. They met with Reps. Charles Dent (R) and Robert Bradey (D) of Pennsylvania, as well as Sen. Tom HARTFORD, Conn. – The Hartford branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Association opened its educational year Carper (center) of Delaware (D). The activists took part on Sunday, September 21, at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church with a liturgy and assembly. Youth meetings are in the joint session of Congress addressed by President held at the Ukrainian National Home at 961 Wethersfield Ave. every Tuesday at 6-7:30 p.m. New members are always Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine and then participated in welcome and new families unfamiliar with UAYA are encouraged to stop by on Tuesdays to visit. the demonstration in support of Ukraine held near the – Christia Iwanik White House. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 15 USCAK holds third annual Beach Volleyball tournament WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. – The third annu- al Ukrainian Sports Federation of U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK) National Beach volleyball tournament was held on a cloudy Friday, August 22. The tournament was held during “Ukrainian Week” on the beach behind the Pan American motel. Organized and hosted by Lys Sports Academy of Whippany, N.J., the tournament was sponsored by Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union (www.selfreliance.com) and Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union of Philadelphia (www.ukrfcu.com) Registration began on Thursday, August 21; a registration table was located promi- nently on the beach, and a volleyball flag flew above it. In order to participate, teams needed to be affiliated with USCAK mem- ber clubs, such as Chornomorska Sitch, Lys Sports Academy, Plast, Tryzub or Ukrainian American Youth Association. Six adult Christine Syzonenko teams registered for the tournament. 2014 USCAK Beach Volleyball Finalists “Sitch Seniors A” (2nd-5th from left) and 2014 USCAK Beach Volleyball Champions The tournament began at 10:00 am on “Old Style” (3rd-6th from right) with USCAK tournament organizers. Friday with opening ceremonies. National only 1 loss, and “Old Style”, with 2 losses. A anthems of Canada, Ukraine and the United large crowd gathered to watch the finals, States were played. Walter Syzonenko, and the beach around the net was crowded Director of Volleyball for USCAK and presi- with spectators anticipating a hotly con- dent of Lys SA, introduced Irenaeus Isajiw, tested match. The finals match was excit- USCAK president, who officially opened the ing, with a high caliber of play, and raised tournament with words of welcome, encour- the bar for future tournaments. All games aging participants to play their best, and in the finals match were very close; in the especially, to have fun. Myron Bytz, USCAK end “Old Style” from Chicago prevailed for Vice President, reviewed the rules of play. the second consecutive year, to become The teams registered were: “Hartford”, 2014 USCAK Beach Volleyball Champions. “Nu, Tak Tak”, “Old Style”, “Sitch Seniors”, After the finals match, the tournament “Sitch II” and “Team Wildwood”. The play trophy was presented to team “Old Style,” format was round robin, with each team consisting of Andre Olexy, Danchyk playing all of the other teams. The teams Gillespie, Bob Gillespie and Mark Olexy. The were then ranked by the number of their winner of the tournament’s Most Valuable wins and losses. The top four teams quali- Player (MVP) award – and a new volleyball fied for the semi-finals. – was Danchyk Gillespie. Tournament organizers: (right to left): Irenaeus Isajiw, USCAK President; Myron For the second year in a row, the finals The tournament was pronounced a Bytz, USCAK Vice President; Walter Syzonenko, USCAK Director of Volleyball; were held between two very competitive great success by all involved, and plans are Michael Koziupa, Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union. and talented teams, “Sitch Seniors,” with already being made for next year’s event. Sitch wins 58th annual USCAK swim championships at Soyuzivka KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The Ukrainian Peter Prociuk, head timer. and an additional $460 through an exhibit Markian Kovaluk, Pavlo Kozak, Mark Athletic Educational Association Donations were collected for the organized by Mr. Hirniak, with the help of Lonkewych, Olena Odulak, Taras Odulak, Chornomorska Sitch won the 58th annual Soyuzivka pool fund, with $100 from the Bo Bazylevsky, Tony Dale, Darrick Gerardi, Alexandra Petrelak, Taras Petrenko and Swim Championships of the Ukrainian registration applications for the swim meet Mike Gerardi, Roman Kochaniwsky, Vadim Zhurawsky. Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK) that were held at Soyuzivka during Natalia Kay (Sitch) 23.97 Eva Kovaluk (Plast) 18.19 Labor Day weekend, August 30-31. Sitch Results Mariana Kay (Sitch) 34.03 Ceclia Kay (Sitch) 20.19 scored 168 points, followed by Plast 100-meter Ivan Kozak (Sitch) 17.50 Aleksa Bazylevsky (Sitch) 39.00 Alexia Kovaluk (Plast) 21.53 Ukrainian Scouting Organization (54 points) individual medley Girls 10 and under: 50-meter backstroke Boys 11/12: and the Ukrainian American Youth Boys: 15 and over: Alexia Kovalyuk (Plast) 16.78 Boys 15 and over: Sean Kay (Sitch) 15.75 Association (25 points). Paul Kozak (Sitch) 1:1.06 Cecelia Kay (Sitch) 17.78 Darrick Gerardi (Sitch) 37.50 Zachary Nepogoda (Sitch) 17.87 The official opening ceremonies of the Boys 13/14: Natalia McMeekan (Sitch) 26.69 Girls 15 and over: 50-meter butterfly swim championship and the 59th annual Aiden Kay (Sitch) 1:23.06 Boys 11/12: Alexandra Kay (Sitch) 39.16 Boys 13/14: USCAK Tennis Championship were con- Zachary Nepogoda (Sitch) 15.35 Boys 13/14: Aiden Kay (Sitch) 39.84 ducted poolside by USCAK tennis director 100-meter freestyle Girls 11/12: Nicholas Tkachenko (UAYA) Girls 13/14: George Sawchak, and included representa- Boys 15 and over: Hannah Bazylevsky (Sitch) 22.34 44.85 Anya Oryshkewych (Plast) 37.72 tives of USCAK, the Ukrainian National Pavlo Kozak (Sitch) 1:08.71 Boys 15 and over: Association (UNA), the Carpathian Ski Club, Girls 15 and over: 50-meter freestyle 25-meter breaststroke Darrick Gerardi (Sitch 32.56 as well as leaders of the various participat- Alexandra Kay (Sitch) 1:17.81 Boys 13/14: Boys 10 and under: ing teams. Boys 13/14: Nicholas Tkachenko (UAYA) Andrijko White (Plast) 28.38 4x25-meter freestyle relay Mr. Sawchak, who spoke in Ukrainian, Aiden Kay (Sitch) 1:10.13 34.56 Girls 10 and under: Girls 10 and under: greeted the athletes, guests, and represen- Girls 13/14: Girls 13/14: Eva Kovaluk (Plast) 21.00 Cecila Kay, Natalia Kay, Eva tatives of the various participating organi- Anya Oryshkewych (Plast) Anya Oryshkewych (Plast) 30.53 Alexia Kovaluk (Plast) 23.62 Kovaluk, Alexia Kovaluk (Sitch) zations, as well as the UNA, which spon- 1:08.46 Boys 15 and over: Natalia Kay (Sitch) 25.38 1:15.78 sored the swim medals and tennis trophies. 50-meter freestyle Darrick Gerardi (Sitch) 28.10 Boys 11/12: Boys 11/12: Roman Hirniak delivered the English- Boys 11/12: Girls 15 and over: Zachary Nepogoda (Sitch) 21.56 Sean Kay, Luka Vovk, Zachary language translation. Sean Kay (Sitch) 32.06 Alexandra Kay (Sitch) 33.37 Girls 11/12: Nepogoda, Andriuko White UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich and Boys 10 and under: 25–meter backstroke Hannah Bazylevsky (Sitch) (Sitch) 1:12.50 USCAK President Irenaeus Isajiw also Luka Vovk (Sitch) 43.91 Boys 11/12: 28.19 Girls 11/12: greeted the participants, followed by the Andrijko White (Plast) 44.62 Sean Kay (Sitch) 18.50 Maria Tkachenko (UAYA) 39.00 Hanna Bazylevsky, Alexia singing of the Ukrainian, Canadian and U.S. Girls 10 and under: Girls 11/12: 50-meter breaststroke Bazylevsky, Natalia McMeekan national anthems. Taissa Bokalo, USCAK Eva Kovaluk (Plast) 37.75 Hannah Bazylevsky (Sitch) Boys 15 and over: (Sitch) 2:06.31 swimming director and swim director for Natalia Kay (Sitch) 39.88 28.84 Pavlo Kozak (Sitch) 40.25 4x50-meter freestyle relay Chornomorska Sitch, kicked off the first Natalia McMeekan (Sitch) Boys 10 and under: Boys 15 and over: swim races. She was assisted by Mr. 25-meter butterfly 1:11.10 Loka Vovka (Sitch) 22.31 Pavlo Kozak, Darrick Gerardi, Hirniak, starter judge; Christine Peters, Boys 10 and under: 25-meter freestyle Andrijko White (Plast) 23.41 Aiden Kay, Nicholas Tkachenko head scorer; Nicholas Prociuk, stroke and Luka Vovk (Sitch) 23.16 Boys 10 and under: Girls 10 and under: (Sitch) 2:44.22 turn judge; Angelina Kozak, scorer; and Girls 10 and under: 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 No. 43

with our heritage, bring us together as a Ukrainian folk... community, and deepen our sense of belonging. Vera has dedicated her life to (Continued from page 1) preserve and perpetuate the artistic tradi- guests to the National Heritage Fellowships tions of Ukraine, and today we honor her Banquet. Ms. Nakonechny’s stunning, multi for her remarkable contribution.” colored gerdan beadwork graced the cover In accepting the award, Ms. Nakonechny, of the invitations for the 2014 National in an emotional statement thanked the NEA Endowment for the Arts Banquet. for the great honor bestowed on her. She In presenting the award to Ms. also thanked her husband, Yuri, who is a Nakonechny, the chairman of the National true partner in her artistic endeavors. “God Endowment for the Arts, Jane Chu stated: gave me a gift, and with this gift comes a “She grew up fascinated by the intricate responsibility. I do all this, the beadwork, Ukrainian embroidery her mother prac- the weaving, the embroidery, to make sure ticed… when traveling to Ukraine she dis- that our rich folk tradition does not die,” covered that many of these cherished artis- she said. “A lot of this art has been lost and I tic traditions varied from village to village want to make sure that this beautiful tradi- and were in danger of disappearing. …She tion keeps on living.” took it upon herself to learn about as many In closing, Ms. Nakonechny, with tears in of the distinct practices as she could, while her eyes stated, “I do all this for my beloved sharing materials and knowledge with Ukraine.” those she met. Vera is considered one of the Attending the banquet were her hus- leading experts in Ukrainian textile arts, band, her sisters Tonia and Olga, her serving as an important resource for daughter Daria and friends of the family. Ukrainian organizations such as the Ms. Nakonechny requested that all her Yuri Nakonechny National Center of Folk Culture Ivan guests be dressed in Ukrainian embroi- A group photo of friends and family who attended the awards ceremony: (first row, Honchar Museum in Kyiv.” dered blouses for the awards banquet in from left) Yuri Nakonechny, Olga Hecket, Vera Nakonechny, Oresta Starak, Tonia Ms. Chu continued: “Vera’s powerful keeping with the spirit of the award. Katruk, (second row) Valia Katruk, Daria Hryckowian, Svitlana Kolomyiets and story reflects how the arts can connect us Representing the Embassy of Ukraine Ulana Mazurkevich. was Oresta Starak, the embassy’s first sec- retary. As a part of the celebration of the National Endowment for the Arts Awards, on Friday of that week there was a special program at George Washington University, where the awardees presented and spoke about their particular craft.

Montreal marks... (Continued from page 14) ment with the Canadian government by Andrij Hladyshevsky on behalf of the Taras Shevchenko Foundation, Prof. Lubomyr Luciuk on behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association and Paul Grod on behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Member of Parliament Marjolaine Boutin-Sweet (NDP), representative for Hochelaga, Prof. Roman Serbyn, Evhen Osidacz, president of the Ukrainian National Federation (UNF), Montreal branch, also spoke. A surprise visitor to the event was the family of Dr. Michel Sadelain from New York. Originally from Quebec, Dr. Sadelain spoke to the nearly 100 participants and mentioned his grandfather, who was interned at Spirit Lake. He was later inter- viewed by CBC-TV, which covered the Montreal ceremony. Following a reception sponsored by the UNF Montreal branch, the award-winning documentary “Freedom Had A Price” by Yurij Luhovy was screened. Of the 100 internment plaques across Canada, Quebec unveiled nine plaques, seven by Ukrainian organizations or church- es, one by the Montreal Armenian commu- nity and one by the Montreal Hungarian community. An internment plaque was unveiled, with extensive media coverage, at Spirit Lake Internment Interpretative Center in La Ferme, Quebec, by James Slobodian, the center’s chairperson. The distribution of the 100 plaques was made possible by a grant from the Endowment Council of the Canadian First World War Internment Recognition Fund in association with the Ukrainian Civil Liberties Foundation with project lead Prof. Luciuk. UCC National, through its UCC Internment Committee headed by Emil Yareniuk, encouraged all UCC branches across Canada to help organize ceremonies in their areas. Montreal’s commemorative event was organized by Evhen Struminsky and Orysia Korol for UCC Montreal, with Pavlo Grosko, Bohdan Klymchuk, Valya Kowryha and UCC President Zorianna Hrycenko-Luhova. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 17

the memorial monument to the 10 million Ukrainians in Illinois... victims of a death by forced starvation-hun- ger perpetrated by Joseph Stalin. (Continued from page 14) Following the religious observance, a Consul General in Chicago Andrij traditional “Holodnyi Obid,” prepared by Pravednyk; Dr. Maria Korkatsch-Groszko, the members of the St. Sofia Sisterhood, commissioner of the Illinois Holocaust and was served in the parish auditorium. The Genocide Commission and member of the UAYA Choir performed several lyrical selec- UGFF-USA; the Rev. Myron Panchuk of St. tions which touched the hearts of the audi- Joseph the Betrothed Parish and vice-presi- ence. Lesya Lesyk, journalist and medic, dent of the UGFF-USA. Gubernatorial candi- presented a penetrating insight into the date for the State of Illinois Bruce Rauner horror of death by forced starvation-hun- was present with his wife, Diana, to pay ger. respect to the victims of Holodomor. Lydia Tkaczuk, president of the Survivors of the Holodomor, most of Ukrainian National Museum of Chicago and whom are members of St. Andrew Parish, vice-president of UGFF-U.S.A., presented were recognized during the bilingual Nicholas Mischenko a recognition award in memorial program emceed by Tamara acknowledgement of his many years of Kuzyk-Storie. In the established tradition, dedicated service to and on the Ukrainian wreaths of flowers were laid at the foot of Genocide Famine Foundation U.S.A.

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IRI poll shows... (Continued from page 1) tance of the upcoming parliamentary elec- tions scheduled for October 26,” according to IRI President Mark Green, who also noted that “the approval rating of Parliament has declined sharply in this poll.” Despite the ongoing violence and insta- bility in eastern Ukraine, voter enthusiasm for the October 26 parliamentary elections is high, with an overwhelming 73 percent of respondents reporting they either will vote or are likely to vote. Although enthusi- asm for the parliamentary elections is high- est in the west (91 percent) and center (82 percent), a majority in all regions say they either will or are likely to vote, with 55 per- cent in the east and 62 percent in the south. When asked which party they would vote for, 32 percent of likely voters respond- ed the president’s political party, the Bloc of Petro Poroshenko. The Radical Party had the support of 10 percent of likely voters, Yulia Tymoshenko’s Batkivshchyna Party was third with 7 percent, Civic Position had 6 percent and the People’s Front received the support of 5 percent. Mr. Green said, “The new poll suggests that chances are good that President Poroshenko will gain a solid working majority as a result of the elections.” The poll was conducted in all regions of Ukraine (including Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts) on September 12-25 with a ran- domly selected sample of 1,200 permanent residents of Ukraine age 18 and older and eligible to vote. The margin of error does not exceed plus or minus 2.8 percent, and the response rate was 63 percent. The survey was conducted by Baltic Surveys/The Gallup Organization, with field work carried out by Rating Group Ukraine. The survey was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development.

Chornomorskyi Ball 2014 Friday, November 29th, 2014 9pm-1:30am Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey 60 North Je erson Rd Whippany, NJ 07981 Featuring “Svitanok” General admission $30 Under 21 years of age $25 Discounted accommodations available at: RAMADA INN 130 Route 10 WestEast Hanover, NJ 07936 (973) 386-5622 Free shuttle between hotel and zabava will be provided before and a er. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 19

Through Exhibit, “Long Path to Freedom: Exhibit of Ukrainian Art October 30 Concert, Ensemble Calixa Lavalee under the direction of January 18, 2015 Between Revolution and Hybrid War,” Ukrainian Institute Ottawa Prof. Laurence Ewashko, University of Ottawa, Chicago of Modern Art, 773-227-5522 or www.uima-chicago.org [email protected] or 613-562-5733

Through Photo exhibit, “Manhattan Metrospective,” featuring works October 30- Danyliw Seminar, “Ukraine 2014: Maidan, Insurrection(s), December 31 by Stefa Charczenko, Shevchenko Scientific Society, November 1 Geopolitics,” University of Ottawa, [email protected] New York 212-475-1074 or 212-254-5130 Ottawa

October 26 Book presentation by Diana Howansky-Reilly, “Scattered: October 31 Lecture with Ana Gomes, “The EU Response to Deadly New Haven, CT The Forced Relocation of Poland’s Ukrainians after World New York Conflict: Iraq, Syria, Libya and Ukraine,” Columbia War II,” St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, University, 212-854-4623 203-269-5909 November 1 Gala banquet, Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation, October 27 Film screening with Iryna Vushko and Yuri Gruzinov, Toronto King’s Garden Banquet Hall, www.ucef.org Cambridge, MA “Babylon 13,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053

October 27 Seminar with Roksolana Mykhaylyk, “Bilingualism in November 1 Film screening, “Pray For Ukraine” by Evgeny Afineevsky, Cambridge, MA Ukraine: Individual Benefits, Social Risks,” Harvard San Francisco Main Public Library, 650-281-6927 or University, 617-495-4053 http://sfpl.org/index.php?pg=1018295201

October 28 Faculty Showcase Concert, featuring violinist Solomiya November 1 Presentation on Ira Aldridge and Taras Shevchenko, with Storrs, CT Ivakhiv, Von der Mehden Recital Hall, University of New York performance by Yara Arts Group’s “Dark Night Bright Connecticut, 860-486-2106 or Stars,” The Ukrainian Museum, www.sfa.uconn.edu/vdm.html www.ukrainianmuseum.org

October 28- Art exhibit, featuring recent works by Vasyl Bazhaj, November 1 Concert, “French Twist – The Apollo Trio,” Ukrainian November 12 Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 New York Institute of America, 212-288-8660 New York November 1-2 Art exhibit, featuring sculptures by Petro Kapschutschenko, October 28- Art exhibit, featuring works by Taras Polataiko, “War. 11 Jenkintown, PA Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, Novemebr 12 Portraits,” Ukrainian Institute of America, Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, New York 212-288-8660 www.ueccphila.org

October 29 Book launch, “The Showman and the Ukrainian Cause: November 1-2 Art show and sale, Holy Trinity Particular Ukrainian Winnipeg Folk Dance Film and the Life of Vasile Avramenko,” by Silver Spring, MD Catholic Church, 716-903-5485 or Orest T. Martynowych, Oseredok Ukrainian Cultural and www.holytrinityartshow.com Educational Center, 204-942-0218 or [email protected]

October 29 Roundtable discussion, “Leading Experts Discuss the State Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events New York of the Eurasian Union,” with Jeffrey Mankoff and Nate advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Schenkkan, Columbia University, 212-854-4623 or from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors harriman.columbia.edu and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014 No. 43 Subscribe to PREVIEW OF EVENTS Saturday, November 1 Saturday-Sunday November 8-9 St.. For information see www.ukrainianmuse- um.org. NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific ST. PETERSBURG, Fla.: The 34th annual Society invites all to a film screening of “Salt in Ukrainian AutumnFest will be held at Saturday, November 15 the Air,” by Enrico Rossini Cullen. Mr. Cullen is Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic WHIPPANY, N.J.: All members, sports partici- he a film director, producer and writer. The docu- Church at 434 90th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, FL pants and campers (former and current), as T mentary film paints a portrait of rural melan- 33702 on Saturday from noon to 7 p.m. and well as friends are invited to the 90th anniver- cholia in the provincial Carpathian Mountain Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The festival will sary celebration of the Ukrainian Athletic village of Solotvyno. Local salt miners’ every- feature authentic Ukrainian food,(borshch, Educational Association Chornomorska Sitch krainian day life is recorded and described as it has holubtsi, varenyky and potato pancakes, all U at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of been since the collapse of the . available for take-out), Ukrainian beer, New Jersey, located at 60 N. Jefferson Rd. The screening will take place at the society’s Ukrainian arts and crafts, vendors, church Appetizers and a buffet dinner (cash bar) building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and tours, children’s rides and games, polka les- begins at 6 p.m. An anniversary program fea- 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional informa- eekly sons, music for dancing both days by Cathy turing the inaugural Sitch Hall of Fame induct- W tion call 212-254-5130. and the Lorelei Band, and dance performanc- ees will commence at 8 p.m., followed by a es by the Kalyna Ukrainian Dancers. A silent dance with music by Svitanok. Tickets may be NEW YORK: Ira Aldridge, the British stage auction and raffle will be held Sunday. For $90 per year legend, and Taras Shevchenko are the subjects reserved for the dinner and dance by contact- information call 727-576-1001 or 727-576- in this presentation, which will feature an ing Lida Lewycky at 973-867-8854 or sitchju- 0400 or e-mail [email protected]. introduction by award-winning Broadway [email protected]. 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Halloween at Soyuzivka

• Breakfast 8:30 - 9:30 a.m. • DINNER BUFFET 5-8 p.m. - $24.00 • Light Lunch available to order Oct. 24-26 2014 at Tiki or Mainhouse Fo r smaller appetites soup and wrap $10 - 12-4 p.m. 5-12 years old - $12 4 and under - free with adult • Crafts 2:30 to 4 p.m. FRIDAY • COSTUME ZABAVA • Dinner available in Mainhouse Dining Room 6-8 p.m. • MASQUERADE PARADE 10 p.m. 4:30 p.m. Featuring Svitanok • TREMBITA BAR Open 9 p.m. • HAY RIDES 6 p.m. Prizes for most creative

Featuring the sounds of Liquid Gypsies at 10 p.m. SATURDAY • last ride at 9 p.m. costumes

SUNDAY • Breakfast 8:30 – 10 a.m.