INSIDE:• Ukraine restricts imports of used cars — page 2. • Profiles of candidates for the Verkhovna Rada — page 3. • Wrap-up of Ukraine’s participation in the Winter Olympics — page 9.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXVI HE KRAINIANNo. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 EEKLY$1.25/$2 in Ukraine DemjanjukT regainsU U.S. citizenship Ukraine andW Russia initial by Roma Hadzewycz Trawniki findings.” economic cooperation pact He cited a November 1993 ruling in the PARSIPPANY, N.J. — John Demjanjuk extradition portion of the Demjanjuk case, by Roman Woronowycz countries,” said the Russian prime minis- has regained his U.S. citizenship, thanks to in which the 6th Circuit Court of Appeals Kyiv Press Bureau ter. a February 20 ruling by a federal judge who held that “the OSI attorneys acted with reversed Demjanjuk’s 1981 denaturaliza- Prime Minister Pustovoitenko said the reckless disregard for the truth and for the KYIV — Ukraine and Russia agreed pact addresses a wide array of aspects of tion, citing fraud on the part of U.S. govern- government’s obligation to take no steps to a 10-year comprehensive economic ment prosecutors. economic cooperation, including “cooper- that prevent an adversary from presenting cooperation pact on February 20 that ation in broadening trade markets, draft- Judge Paul R. Matia of the U.S. District his case fully and fairly. This was fraud on they hope will more than double trade Court for the Northern District of Ohio, ing of proposals to set up transnational the court in the circumstances of this case between the two neighbors by 2007. structures, and development of new joint Eastern Division, wrote that attorneys of where, by recklessly assuming The agreement was initialed by programs to broaden cooperation in joint the U.S. Justice Department’s Office of Demjanjuk’s guilt, they failed to observe Ukraine’s Prime Minister Valerii production.” Special Investigations (OSI) “acted with their obligation to produce exculpatory Pustovoitenko and his Russian counter- The agreement, which some politicians reckless disregard for their duty to the materials requested by Demjanjuk.” part, Viktor Chernomyrdin, after a two- have labeled an economic union, calls for court and their discovery obligations” in Referring to new examples of evidence day series of meetings in Kyiv. President a reduction of customs barriers, the sim- failing to disclose evidence to the not disclosed to the defense — information Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine was to for- plification of customs procedures in reci- Demjanjuk defense. that was revealed in this proceeding — mally sign the agreement with Russian procal trade; the standardization of mutu- Ed Nishnic, spokesman for the Judge Matia wrote, “this behavior consti- President Boris Yeltsin during a four-day al customs procedures for transport, Demjanjuk family, said: “We are thankful tutes further fraud upon the court.” state visit to Russia that began on export and import of goods; and standard- for the court and its ruling for reinstate- The new information includes docu- February 26. ization of customs freight declarations. ment of Mr. Demjanjuk’s citizenship. mentation referring to a February 1980 “It reflects most fully the vital needs The 10-page document also calls for: We’re carefully reviewing this decision interview with Jacob Reimer, an ethnic of our economies; the economic com- creating conditions for “open and honest and deciding on what our next steps will German who served as a clerical official at plexities and the interests of our nations,” competition” in trade and regulation of be.” Trawniki, and the Dorofeev Protocols Mr. Pustovoitenko told journalists after natural monopolies; developing a closer Mr. Nishnic, who is a son-in-law of Mr. received from the USSR in 1980, which the initialing ceremony. conceptual approach in restructuring the Demjanjuk, also said: “This is welcome include the statements of five Soviet citi- Mr. Chernomyrdin noted that it is the economies of both countries, stimulation news to the family. This has been a 21-year zens who served at Trawniki. first comprehensive agreement of such a of business and increasing investment for legal nightmare, and when we got word of The Demjanjuk defense first became nature to be signed between two CIS its expansion; jointly developing of the decision it was like waking up after the aware of the Reimer documentation in states, and another step forward in inroads into science and new technolo- nightmare. Now we are back to an even 1996, according to Mr. Nishnic. It knew of improved Ukrainian-Russian relations. gies; increasing the quality and competi- playing field.” the Dorofeev Protocols in May 1981 — “It is a big stride forward since the pro- tiveness of manufactured products; The issues before the court after all the evidence had been heard in the gram concerns all the main aspects of denaturalization portion of the govern- economic relations between the two (Continued on page 5) As Judge Matia wrote in introduction to ment’s case against Mr. Demjanjuk — and his decision, the court did not consider “the then unsuccessfully attempted to file a substance of this case: whether the defen- motion for a mistrial. dant was a guard at Trawniki or whether he In vacating the denaturalization order of Former ambassador to Ukraine did anything else that would have disquali- June 23, 1981, Judge Matia also consid- fied him as a candidate for United Sates ered whether any sanctions should be predicts leftist gains in elections citizenship.” applied. There were two possibilities: dis- The issue was procedure: “whether cer- missing the case with prejudice, or dis- by Yaro Bihun months, and the government and interna- tain actions (or inactions) by the govern- missing it without prejudice. If no sanc- Special to The Ukrainian Weekly tional financial institutions appear unable ment denied Demjanjuk information or tions were imposed, the denaturalization to solve these problems. material which he was entitled to receive case would have remained pending further WASHINGTON — William Green These conditions and the new electoral pursuant to court discovery orders, whether proceedings. Miller, who returned here in January after law will affect election results, he said. such conduct by the government consti- Judge Matia wrote: “The court believes four years as the U.S. ambassador to “How the parties will shake out even in tutes fraud upon the court and, if so, what that simply vacating the judgment is not a Ukraine, says that leftist parties are this past month is not at all certain,” he the appropriate sanction should be.” sufficient sanction in light of the magni- expected to gain some seats in the March said. The Communists, Socialists and The judge’s ruling referred to two por- tude of the offense. Doubt cast upon the 29 elections to the Verkhovna Rada, but Agrarians “will do reasonably well” due tions of the case against Mr. Demjanjuk: fairness of one judicial proceeding infects not the two-thirds votes needed to domi- to their organizational strength, Mr. Miller the Treblinka portion, in which Mr. the whole justice system. Such behavior, nate the legislature. said. Most analysts expect them to pick up Demjanjuk was accused of being the noto- whether or not intentional, must not be tol- Ambassador Miller shared his views on more seats, but not enough to get a con- rious Treblinka death camp guard known erated. The sanction for it must be appro- the upcoming elections during a February trolling two-thirds of the Rada, he added. as “Ivan the Terrible”; and the Trawniki priately severe. Yet, in fashioning a 11 discussion organized by the American- Ambassador Miller pointed to “one portion, in which the OSI alleged that the response, a court must be vigilant that it Ukrainian Advisory Committee of the important variant” in the pre-election former Cleveland autoworker was at the not allow unspeakable horrors to go Center for Strategic and International analyses: the alliance between the leftists Trawniki training camp for guards. unpunished in the name of preserving the Studies. and former Prime Minister Pavlo Mr. Demjanjuk’s lawyers argued that abstract principle of justice.” He said the election campaign to the Lazarenko’s well-financed Hromada the fraud committed in the Treblinka por- He explained: “Just as the government Verkhovna Rada is heavily influenced by Party. tion of this case was so substantial and per- should not be able to profit from its misbe- the example of the Duma elections in “If the coalition between [Socialist vasive that any examination of whether it havior, neither should a defendant be insu- Russia, which saw a shift to the left leader Oleksander] Moroz and Lazarenko tainted the Trawniki portion of the allega- lated from the consequences of his alleged because of widespread dissatisfaction with and the Communist leaders hold, they tions was unnecessary. The U.S. govern- moral turpitude because he becomes the the results of change and reforms. could be in a dominant, overwhelming ment, on the other hand, argued that Mr. inadvertent beneficiary of sanctions against These same problems and discontent position constitutionally, and they could Demjanjuk’s alleged service as a guard at the government.” are evident in Ukraine, he said, where the make life very difficult for the presidency the Trawniki training camp and misrepre- Thus, Judge Matia chose to dismiss the transition from the old Soviet system has — for [Leonid] Kuchma personally, and sentation concerning that service were case without prejudice, which means that been difficult and the benefits of the for the power of the president as an insti- grounds for denaturalization unaffected by the U.S. government could reopen a case change are not yet evident enough for the tution — through the two-thirds amend- the fraud in the Treblinka portion. seeking to revoke Mr. Demjanjuk’s citi- populace as a whole. He pointed out that ment process,” he said. And this possibili- Judge Matia concluded that “the fraud zenship. If he had dismissed the case with the standard of living in Ukraine is at one- ty has aroused the concern “of all those committed with respect to Treblinka can- quarter of what it was at the time of inde- not be isolated so as not to infect the (Continued on page 5) pendence, wage arrears extend five to six (Continued on page 4) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 No. 9 Heeding Daewoo’s demand, Ukraine bans imports of older used cars, decrees tariff NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS OSCE says Ukraine curtails press Minister Pavlo Lazarenko for the “criminal by Roman Woronowycz imports. elite” that he claims is infiltrating energy Kyiv Press Bureau Last year, Ukrainians imported 220,000 KYIV — The head of an Organization companies. Mr. Lazarenko, sacked last automobiles, according to the Ministry of for Security and Cooperation in Europe KYIV — Ukraine has responded to a summer, is the leader of the opposition Statistics. delegation in Kyiv on February 23 accused Hromada Party. (RFE/RL Newsline) demand by a large South Korean automo- Besides the restriction on auto imports the Ukrainian government of violating bile manufacturer and on February 16 into Ukraine, the South Korean automobile press freedom. Kare Vollan, who leads an Border guards detain illegal aliens decreed a ban on the import of any foreign- manufacturer also had asked for tax breaks, OSCE team of election observers in produced car that is more than five years which the Verkhovna Rada granted in Ukraine, said “the forced closure of one KYIV — Nearly 100 illegal immigrants old and a heavy tariff on all used cars with a September by passing a law allowing a 10- newspaper and the potential imposition of from Sri Lanka were found in a forest in value of less than $5,000 entering Ukraine. year tax shelter on profits to foreign auto- an extraordinarily severe payment on a sec- Ukraine on February 18 trying to cross the The decree issued by the Cabinet of mobile manufacturers investing a minimum ond are highly disturbing.” Mr. Vollan was border into Poland, PAP reported. One Ministers, which is to go into effect on of $150 million in joint production ventures referring to the shutdown of Pravda Pole was arrested with the group on suspi- April 1, is widely believed to be a response with Ukrainian firms. Ukrainy over an alleged registration irregu- cion of trafficking refugees. Ukrainian bor- to a stipulation made by the Daewoo Motor The Daewoo-AvtoZAZ effort is expect- larity and the levying of a 3.5 million hrv der guards said the illegal aliens were Co. of South Korea when it agreed in ed to produce 250,000 to 300,000 automo- ($1.84 million U.S.) fine against attempting to make their way to Germany. September 1997 to produce automobiles in biles annually and generate income of $2.2 Vseukrainskiye Viedomosti for an erro- Poland’s reputation as a transit country for Ukraine. billion, of which $180 million to $200 mil- neous report about a soccer player’s trans- refugees trying to get to the West is a major However, the decree does not refer to concern of European Union officials and a lion would end up in government coffers. fer. Both newspapers support opposition Daewoo in explaining the decision. The main reason for the introduction early this The government has calculated that the re- candidate Pavlo Lazarenko and his decree stated that a ban on old cars will year of stricter visa regulations on Poland’s invigoration of the automobile industry in Hromada Party. (RFE/RL Newsline, spare Ukraine problems associated with Eastern Economist) eastern border. (RFE/RL Newsline) dilapidated vehicles and help the ecology. Ukraine will spur the development of a sup- Explanatory notes issued along with the plier-base of approximately 100 smaller GDP declines in Ukraine Ukrainian, Uzbek presidents sign treaty draft decree at the February 17 Cabinet of firms generating an additional $711 million KYIV — The State Statistics KYIV — President Leonid Kuchma and Ministers session read, “According to inde- in business annually. Committee reported on February 20 that his visiting counterpart, Islam Karimov of pendent experts predicting trends in the The effort will create almost 20,000 jobs at the AvtoZAZ auto plant, according to the gross domestic product fell 0.8 percent Uzbekistan, signed a friendship and coop- international automobile market, one of the and that inflation was 1.3 percent in eration treaty and several economic agree- most basic differences between the automo- government estimates, and could produce nearly 100,000 jobs nationwide. January. The Ukrainian government has ments on February 19. Mr. Karimov said bile markets of Eastern and Central Europe predicted a rise in GDP in 1998 after sever- the friendship treaty is a “foundation for and Southwestern and Western Europe is If Daewoo invests the total sum it has promised, it will be the largest foreign al years of decreases. The monthly drop our future relations with Ukraine” and pro- that the former has become the largest was blamed on a devastating 11.7 percent claimed Ukraine to be Tashkent’s “most wastebasket for old automobiles in the investment in Ukraine to date. The total sum of foreign investment through the end decrease in industrial production in reliable and most-needed partner.” world.” January. (RFE/RL Newsline) Economic agreements focused on building The notes explain that Ukraine does not of 1997 stands at $2 billion. Even though the numbers seem to add up transportation corridors for Uzbek gas and yet have the repair garages and parts suppli- Georgian Parliament chairman visits Kyiv oil. In an effort to reduce dependence on ers needed to allow individuals or firms to for Ukraine’s downbeat economy, foreign- ers, especially the European Union, have KYIV — The chairman of Georgia’s Russian sources of energy, Ukraine has properly repair and rebuild old imported agreed to import 1 billion cubic meters of cars. criticized Ukraine’s accommodation of Parliament, Zurab Zhvania, held talks in Daewoo’s demands. The European Union Kyiv on February 13-14 with his Ukrainian natural gas from Uzbekistan. (RFE/RL It also states that old cars are generally Newsline) not equipped with air pollution control has said that the ban on imports could lead counterpart, Oleksander Moroz, and with devices and only contribute to the deteriora- to problems for Ukraine in joining the Prime Minister Valerii Pustovoitenko. Mr. Kyiv protesters demand unpaid wages tion of air quality and the ecology. World Trade Organization, on which Kyiv Moroz affirmed Ukraine’s support for The government has said that the decree has set its sights. Georgia’s application for membership in KYIV — Some 6,000 miners, teachers will help re-invigorate a dormant Ukrainian Auto importers and dealers in Ukraine’s the Council of Europe and promised that and pensioners gathered in Kyiv to protest automobile manufacturing industry. capital had mixed reactions to the ban on Ukrainian lawmakers will soon debate months of wage arrears, Reuters reported “Imported cars in use are markedly less imported cars. Georgia’s request that Kyiv provide a on February 19. Oleksander Stoyan, expensive than new cars, and this has Andriy Hnytetskii, sales manager of peacekeeping unit to serve on the border spokesman for the Organization of All- between Abkhazia and the rest of Georgia, caused the development of unfavorable Honda-Kyiv said, “We look at it in a posi- Ukrainian Unions, which organized the Caucasus Press reported. Mr. Pustovoitenko conditions for the development of a national tive way, because it will employ protest, called for the government to use said Ukraine is interested in drawing up a automotive industry,” stated the explanatory Ukrainians.” money raised the previous week in a long-term program of economic coopera- notes issued during the Cabinet meeting. But FakilAvto, the official Opel dealer in Eurobond issue to address the arrears situa- tion that would increase bilateral trade. The only automobile manufactured in Ukraine, said through its assistant director, tion. The government made some $412 (RFE/RL Newsline) Ukraine today is AvtoZAZ’s Tavria, which Ruslan Radchenko, that it was not a good million (U.S.) in that issue. The state is costs about $4,000 new, but is considered of decision. “We believe that a 10-year-old Kuchma cites criminal elite’s influence reported to be about 5.2 billion hrv ($2.65 inferior quality. Opel is of much higher quality than a new billion U.S.) in arrears on wages. (RFE/RL The decree will fulfill a key demand Tavria. KYIV — President Leonid Kuchma Newsline) said an “economic criminal elite” is that Daewoo made in September 1997 Meanwhile, Mikhail Bondarenko, gener- Carpathian tourism to be developed when it signed a $1.3 billion contract al sales manager of Winner Ford, explained attempting to gain influence in the country with AvtoZAZ of Zaporizhia to jointly that the new law will not affect his sales. He by financially backing various political par- IVANO-FRANKIVSK – The Ivano- produce a minimum of 80,000 upgraded added, however, that he does not believe it ties, Agence France-Presse reported on Frankivsk Oblast Administration has pre- AvtoZAZ Tavria automobiles and is a good deal for Ukraine “We believe that February 16. Mr. Kuchma, who was pared a package of documents on the cre- 150,000 new Daewoo models annually a low-quality car is being forced on addressing an anti-corruption panel in ation of a tourist and recreation zone to be over a seven-year period. At the time Ukraine. Daewoo is a bad example of an Kyiv, warned that Ukraine is threatened called the Yaremche free economic zone. It Daewoo had stated that it wanted an automobile. I, as a Ukrainian would like to “by the transformation of some political hopes the zone will help attract investment import tariff of $5,000 on used cars own a high-quality car, a Ford or a parties into criminal organizations.” He imported into Ukraine to restrict foreign European car, not a Daewoo.” blamed the previous government of Prime (Continued on page 6)

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CANDIDATE PROFILE: Capt. Mykola Huk, National Front of Ukraine by Roman Woronowycz the 1940s and 1950s. demoralized, they do not get paid,” said Kyiv Press Bureau “I went with them because it is headed Capt. Huk. “Making them professional is by people like Levko Lukianenko, who has the first step to a truly strong armed forces.” KYIV — One wouldn’t expect anybody given his life for an independent Ukraine, As the head of the Sevastopol Prosvita but a navy man to run for the Verkhovna and Slava Stetsko, who while she lived Society, Capt. Huk can take credit for Rada electoral district seat of Sevastopol, much of her life outside of Ukraine never already planting several seeds that may home of the Ukrainian Naval Forces and took citizenship in the United States or vitalize a Ukrainian identity in the city that the Russian Black Sea Fleet. Germany, but took Ukrainian citizenship is the headquarters for Ukraine’s navy, The National Front of Ukraine political when she returned home.” including the establishment of two all- bloc is offering just the candidate to its As any military man should, Capt. Huk Ukrainian schools and the introduction of potential supporters in the 224th electoral considers himself to be part of a team. He Ukrainian language courses in all of the district of Sevastopol for the March 29 elec- emphasized that he fully supports the pro- city’s schools, as well as the establishment tions. gram of the National Front. “I will go with of a Ukrainian library and a Ukrainian The candidate, 2nd Capt. Mykola Huk, our bloc. I will not give my own promises, church. is a former commander of the Black Sea but will carry out the program of the “We have done this with a small team. Fleet who swore allegiance to Ukraine in National Front and keep the promises it has With a larger team we will do much more. 1992 and consequently was removed from given and will give.” We believe that we will; we cannot do oth- his post by the commander of the Black Sea But he has made one individual commit- erwise,” explained Capt. Huk. Fleet, Admiral Ihor Kasatonov who today ment: to work to have non-commissioned He said that even with 22 candidates run- is the vice-commander of the Russian officers become part of the professional ning in his district, his main competition in Black Sea Fleet. Capt. Huk then became army. “The sergeants who live with the sol- Sevastopol in the upcoming elections, with- the senior officer for the perodical press at diers in the barracks should receive pay as out doubt, is the Communist Party. He the Social-Psychological Department of do the officers,” he said. Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense. explained that it has kept its cadres and its His removal from the Black Sea Fleet He said that the morale among non-com- discipline, and that its political structures was not his first run-in with anti-Ukrainian missioned officers today is at a critically are still evident in towns and villages forces. In July 1991 he was thrown out of low level, which results in abuse of enlisted throughout Crimea. “They are old, that is the Soviet navy for pro-Ukrainian agitation men caused by frustration. “Today mothers true, but it is the old ones who turn out to associated with his involvement with the are scared to send their children into the vote,” said Capt. Huk. “The youth doesn’t Capt. Mykola Huk Ukrainian Prosvita Society, but was armed forces. The sergeants’ ranks are yet understand the importance.” brought back into the folds of the jointly held Russian-Ukrainian Black Sea Fleet after the fall of the Soviet Union in 1991. Today he is editor of the only Ukrainian- CANDIDATE PROFILE: Larysa Skoryk, Hromada Party language newspaper in Sevastopol, Dzvin, by Roman Woronowycz bankruptcy of Ukrainian industry and the destruction of any and on the editorial staff of the newspaper Kyiv Press Bureau chance for the development of small and medium business,” she Flot Ukrainy, as well as the head of the added. Sevastopol branch of the Prosvita Society. KYIV — Talkative, candid and outspoken, Larysa Skoryk, is She attacked the idea that the world must be made up of zones The 37-year-old captain, however, faces again running for national deputy to the Verkhovna Rada. of economic interest so that the international economy functions a major battle if he hopes to win a She is no longer associated with Rukh, the party through which smoothly. “There is no need for the illusion that the world has a Parliament seat in the heavily pro-Russian she originally vaulted into politics, but now belongs to the stability based on economic zones of influence,” she explained. and pro-Communist naval port. Capt. Huk Hromada Party and is the minister of culture in its shadow govern- “To find its space, a young country, especially, must fight to is realistic about the possibilities. “We are ment. She is also an unbending critic of President Leonid Kuchma defend its interests in both its internal and foreign policies. The looking for victory where we may not be and has been since he was prime minister of Ukraine, she said. countries that can do that have patriotic and competent individuals able to achieve it, but we must plant the The “Halychanka,” as she calls herself, was born in Polish- in government.” seed, especially in the culturally unaware controlled Ukraine in the 1930s and was one of the original mem- Ms. Skoryk said she has been “heavily opposed” to Mr. soil of Sevastopol,” said Capt. Huk. bers of Rukh. She served as a national deputy of the Verkhovna Kuchma since 1993, but could not find a proper outlet through There is hope, however, Capt. Huk Rada in 1990-1994. which to voice her concerns until now. She joined the Hromada explained. “This is a new election system. In February 1992, she began her break with Rukh during Party when she realized that it would stand in formal opposition to Who knows who will get what? There will Rukh’s acrimonious third congress, an event that ultimately split the president. She called the Kuchma administration “absolutely be unexpected results and because of this a the organization. Ms. Skoryk joined together with other former not democratic.” chance remains that the candidate from the Rukh leaders in the summer of 1992 to form the Congress of “Immediately after an opposition party was formed and I National Front Party will get elected.” National-Democratic Forces (CNDF). Whereas the original Rukh understood that I could work to change the current government, I His goal in running is to bring national formulated a position of “constructive opposition” to the newly became a member. awareness to citizens living in Sevastopol. elected president, Leonid Kravchuk, the CNDF, of which Ms. “This government has installed a typical police state under the He said there can be no economic revival in Skoryk was elected head, proposed a position of unequivocal sup- slogans of democracy and reform,” continued Ms. Skoryk. She Ukraine until there is a national reawaken- port for the new president. The CNDF’s position was that a newly added that today the Verkhovna Rada is “perhaps the last hope of ing. “If we develop a patriotic spirit we will independent country needed a strong president to guide it, and that the people to defend the Constitution.” achieve economic rebirth and all else,” said opposition weakened the president, thereby weakening the state. She cited the shutdown of the newspaper Pravda Ukrainy and Capt. Huk. “If we don’t, we will only harm After failing to be re-elected in the 1994 national elections, she an earlier move against a newspaper for which she worked, Ukraine as is happening already in today’s recently re-invigorated her political activism via the Hromada (Continued on page 12) Verkhovna Rada,” he continued. Party. Since her departure from Ukraine’s Parliament, she also has He said the main problems that confront established her own architectural firm, which specializes in church Ukraine flow from a lack of a patriotic renovation, and has concentrated on academia. sense of country. He said he envies the Today Ms. Skoryk is running for office with 29 other candi- Russian and Polish people, who have a dates in Kyiv city electoral district No. 223, where many of strong sense of their national identity, and Ukraine’s government offices are located, including the waits for the day when Ukrainians will Verkhovna Rada and the Presidential Administration Building. have established theirs. “There must be She has returned to the political arena with the same blunt talk more time, effort and perhaps even lives that characterized her first four years in Ukraine’s Parliament. spent for this country,” said Capt. Huk. Sitting in an empty classroom in the National Institute of Art, He said his alliance with the National where Ms. Skoryk is the head of the department of architecture, Front is a natural one: “In Sevastopol they she said that she knew even in 1993, when Mr. Kuchma was have called me a nationalist for 10 years, appointed prime minister by President Leonid Kravchuk, that he the Communists, the imperialists, even my was not right for Ukraine. fellow officers. I didn’t want to disappoint As the 50-something former deputy explained it, Mr. Kuchma them.” was placed in the prime ministerial position by outside forces that In fact, Capt. Huk is not a registered do not want to see Ukraine become a world economic player. “For member of either of the three political par- those who did not want to see Ukraine as a competitor he was a ties in the bloc, the Republican Party of good prime minister and has been an even better president,” said Ukraine, the Congress of Ukrainian Ms. Skoryk. She explained that those entities are countries that Nationalists or the Conservative have “divvied up the world economies,” among them Russia and Republican Party of Ukraine. But he does, the United States. as he said, uphold their ideals. “I believe in “There is a plan that is being carried out so that Ukraine main- the idea of Ukrainian nationalism, that only tains a path that keeps it no more evolved than a third world coun- a Ukrainian patriot can make Ukraine try,” said Ms. Skoryk. great,” he underlined. She said that even in 1993 Mr. Kuchma, as prime minister, was He explained that he was motivated by not working for the development of a strong Ukrainian economy. leaders of the bloc, Lev Lukianenko, Slava “He rescinded the law on investments, which at the time experts Stetsko and Stepan Khmara, and by Stepan called the best such law among the CIS countries,” said Ms. Bandera, who was the leader of the Skoryk. Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists in “It was obvious even then that he was working for the artificial Larysa Skoryk 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 No. 9

and “an enormous amount of recrimina- Former ambassador... tion, threats of exposure of corruption” — (Continued from page 1) in short, “a messy campaign,” he said. who are concerned about Ukraine’s demo- Nonetheless, the ambassador added, cratic future.” “it’s a very healthy, democratic cam- Ambassador Miller said he sees the paign.” It’s not only a struggle between elections affected also by the introduction personalities, he said, it’s about ideas, of Russian-style election campaign tactics about the future of the country. “It’s a and techniques and the use of money and serious democratic engagement,” television, as well as other media. The election will be all the more diffi- He pointed out that the power of money cult because there are an average of 12 to has become an issue in the campaign. 14 candidates running for each Rada seat, “The ability of large amounts of money to he said. And this fact, like the new elec- turn out enough signatures, for example, tion law, favors established, well-orga- in the case of the Hromada Party, is a case nized parties, such as the Communists. in point,” Mr. Miller said. “This was a Ambassador Miller said he sees the heavily financed campaign and success- role of the West as “extremely important” fully so.” in these elections. Ambassador Miller said the deciding American support for Ukraine has been issues of the election campaign are stabili- appreciated “from left to right,” he said. ty and Ukraine’s relationship with Russia. The United States is seen by all to be a The Ukrainian electorate, he explained, “steadfast friend” who helped Ukraine Yaro Bihun is sophisticated and realizes that, no matter through some very difficult times, when it William Green Miller (center), former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine discusses the who is elected, hardship will continue for could have suffered economic collapse coming elections in Ukraine at the Center for Strategic and International the next few years and that “it is a good “and been forced to give up some of its Studies. Next to him are Richard Murphy, executive diretor of the CSIS thing to forebear rather than to rebel.” sovereignty in order to get through some American-Ukrainian Advisory Committee, and Paula Dobriansky, vice-president With respect to Russia, he said, while of the present difficulties.” and director of the Washington Office of the Council on Foreign Relations and the validity of Ukrainian independence The U.S. position in the elections is chairperson of the advisory committee’s Political-Economic Working Group. has not been shaken, there is a growing well understood, he said. “We support no belief that “it is necessary to have exten- particular candidate, but we support those and it has been successful. And it’s been victory and end the committee’s work. sive economic relations with Russia to an who are for the rapid reform of Ukraine modest,” he added. “So it seems to me “The assistance that you’ve given over even greater degree than is now the case.” and its further progress as a democratic that the United States has the capacity to the past several years is precisely what’s “But I do not see — except in some state.” continue the levels of support it’s given going to be needed — not in equal mea- remote corners of Crimea, perhaps in some Ambassador Miller said he sees in the past, and, in fact, should look to sure, but, I think, even more, as Ukraine border areas — any significant desire for a Ukraine as being half way through its tran- increase those levels in order to ensure a goes through the final stages to its final reunion with Russia,” he added. sition period. The coming election will be successful outcome to this transition.” destination as an independent state.” Complicating the elections, especially the last in which the old order will have a Ukraine must solve many problems in He also praised the work in Ukraine of for the centrist parties, is the plethora of dominant say, and it will pave the way for the transition, Mr. Miller said, citing pri- such organizations as the International some 40 parties that tend to vitiate one the next group of post-Soviet political vatization as an example. Thus far it has Foundation for Election Systems, the leaders. And during this transitional peri- another in the campaign, he said. The resulted in what he called “first-stage oli- Eurasia Foundation and the Soros expected party grouping resulting from od, he stressed, Western assistance, espe- garchies,” the growth of mafia money, Foundation as well as the work of the new election law will come about only cially American assistance, “will remain the transformation of state power into Ukrainian diaspora foundations, which after the election, he said. In the mean- crucial” over the next several years. financial power, and the absence of equi- have had a “profound and important time, there is a lot of individual dialogue, “Ukraine is a case where the assis- ty in the distribution of state assets. “And impact” on Ukraine’s development. deal making, grass-roots campaigning, tance that’s been given has been decisive, this is an area where I think we have to pay far more careful attention,” he said. Another very serious problem area is the collapse of social services — health Counterpart center care, education, law and order, and cul- Great Britain gets new ambassador tural life — where, he suggested, outside groups should target their activities. celebrates first year from Ukraine, Volodymyr Vasylenko “We need to do everything possible to Eastern Economist by Tony Leliw Mr. Komissarenko said he had assure that the economy develops in an KYIV – The number of NGOs in Special to The Ukrainian Weekly made many friends in Britain. “It is equitable and prosperous way. And I Ukraine has mushroomed from 700 regis- not the last time that you will see me, think we have the capacity to do that,” he tered in 1996 to over 7,000 today. Charlotte LONDON – Great Britain has a but not as ambassador,” he said. Other said. Watson, a coordinator of Counterpart new Ukrainian ambassador. He is the members of his diplomatic staff will Mr. Miller characterized the openness Foundation programs for Ukraine, Belarus former ambassador to the Benelux be leaving as well, among them Press in the U.S.-Ukraine relationship as and Moldova from 1993 to 1996, said on (Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg), “remarkable.” The two sides can address Attaché Mykola Kravchenko. January 23 that Ukrainian non-governmen- Volodymyr Vasylenko. any issue “in a direct, immediate fashion,” Ambassador Komissarenko’s tal organizations all share a tremendous Serguei Komissarenko, the outgo- he said. “And we have found — and I claimed that his only regret while enthusiasm and a “huge appetite for infor- ing ambassador to Britain, made the think it’s to the credit of our relationship ambassador is that he would not be at mation.” announcement at a farewell party on — that the Ukrainians react in a fully According to Ms. Watson, Ukrainian the opening of the new embassy build- Saturday, January 31. democratic, independent way.” NGOs are gradually reaching the level of ing, which was paid for by President More than 200 invited guests “So I think we have a real strategic those in the West, thanks largely to the crammed into the Ukrainian Association Leonid Kuchma during his last visit and partner, a partnership with a people of Counterpart Creative Center (CCC), which Club (SUB) in London’s Holland Park is still undergoing building repairs. Mr. great strength, of great character and who celebrated one year of activity with a pre- to bid Mr. Komissarenko and his family Komissarenko said that despite having have been tested by fire,” he said. “We sentation on January 23 called A Year of good-bye. Among them were represen- three buildings in London and one in really need to continue every effort to sup- Independence: A Fresh Look.” tatives from SUB, the Federation of Edinburgh, the biggest problem facing port Ukraine.” As an independent Ukrainian NGO, Ukrainians in Great Britain, Plast, the the new ambassador will be accommo- Mr. Miller praised the hosting CSIS CCC was set up to help other Ukrainian Ukrainian Youth Association (SUM) dating Embassy staff. “I hope you will American-Ukrainian Advisory Committee NGOs grow and resolve their problems. Its and other organizations. help him in that work,” he asked com- for the very important role it played in main tasks are researching growth and cre- Mr. Komissarenko said that munity leaders. “bringing to bear the best of our thinking ating a database of NGOs and training although relations between the The new ambassador, Mr. Vasylenko, about the new world following the end of NGO leaders in Ukraine. Embassy and the Ukrainian communi- is married and has a son and daughter; the Cold War” and in fostering “the bipar- During its first year of operation, CCC ty were strained at times, “we worked he celebrated his 61st birthday last tisan approach to Ukraine that has been so launched seven projects, held 128 training to get to know each other.” month. The new ambassador is expected helpful.” sessions on 14 topics and published an He called on the CSIS not to declare NGO directory. No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 5

Mr. Nishnic said, “Mr. Demjanjuk, as Demjanjuk regains... always in the past, accepted the news very (Continued from page 1) calmly, without any real emotion, but he is Ukrainian Canadians welcome decision by Borys Sydoruk prejudice, the government would have very happy. Like so many Ukrainians, he’s against U.S.-style denaturalization and been prevented from reopening any denatu- been through it all, he’s seen it all: famine, deportation procedures in war crimes conscription into the Red Army, where CALGARY — News that John cases because of the less rigorous stan- ralization proceeding against Mr. Demjanjuk’s American citizenship was they had nothing. He’s been on the brink of dards of evidence applied. We believe Demjanjuk. restored was welcomed by Canada’s death so many times in so many instances that any person accused of being a war “Upon review of its evidence, if the gov- Ukrainian community. that’s he’s almost numb to it.” ernment still believes it has a credible case Reviewing the procedures used to criminal should be brought to trial in a “He also looked death in the eye in against the defendant, it may refile an denaturalize and deport Mr. Demjanjuk, Canadian criminal court. That, given the appropriate complaint seeking to revoke Israel,” he continued. “But, as bad as it was Judge Matia noted that attorneys for the seriousness of a war crimes charge, is and set aside the order admitting the defen- in Israel, he wasn’t watching his family U.S. Department of Justice Office of only fair.” dant to citizenship and canceling his certifi- starving [during the Great Famine of 1932- Special Investigations had “acted with “We now have additional evidence cate of naturalization, and attempt to prove 1933], or his countrymen being used as reckless disregard for their duty t the about just how unjust the American its allegations on a level playing field. Our cannon fodder [during World War II]. It’s court” and had committeed “fraud upon approach can be and proof about the system of justice requires no less of the just another chapter in his life... How many the court.” unacceptable behavior of the OSI. government and demands no more of the times do you have to come so close to Commenting, John B Gregorovich, of Canada should not adopt U.S. methods defendant.” death that you don’t fear it any more?” the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties that have, yet again, proven faulty and, Both sides have 60 days to appeal the Previous decisions in Demjanjuk case Association, said: “We have always been indeed, immoral,” he added. ruling. The latest ruling in the Demjanjuk case Reaction to the ruling is also the latest in a string of victories for USAID’s proposed role in this effort centers on three activities: a television The Associated Press quoted Eli the Demjanjuk defense. U.S. government... (Continued from page 2) “docu-drama” to be broadcast in Ukraine Rosenbaum, director of the Office of Mr. Demjanjuk’s conviction as “Ivan the Terrible” of the Treblinka extermina- remain enslaved or languish in prison for on the subject of trafficking, a series of Special Investigations, as saying the gov- information and education campaigns ernment will review the matter and decide tion camp was overturned by Israel’s months awaiting trial. When they return to Supreme Court in July 1993. Ukraine, frequently suffering with through existing projects with media com- whether to refile its case against Mr. ponents, and a network of crisis centers, In September 1993 Mr. Demjanjuk HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted diseases Demjanjuk. linked to regional enterprise centers. The Mr. Nishnic told The Weekly: “We have returned to the United States after a three- and deep depression, they face ostracization judge panel of the 6th Circuit Court of crisis centers will house hotlines and health, not yet decided on how to proceed at this by their communities. legal and psychological counseling referral moment. We are in detailed discussions Appeals ruled that he should be allowed re- In a November 1997 address in Lviv, entry while the courts considered whether services, while the enterprise centers will with our lawyers concerning our options.” First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton equip women with business skills. Mr. Nishnic commented on the most he was wrongly denaturalized and then denounced trafficking in women as a funda- deported. These programs will complement ongo- recent revelations contained in the Reimer mental “violation of human rights ... noth- ing or planned activities directed by the documentation. “This stuff is totally new. It In November of that year, the 6th Circuit ing less than modern-day slavery.” The Court of Appeals characterized the behav- Department of State, U.S. Information was revealed after Mr. Demjanjuk was U.S. government has identified this prob- Service, Peace Corps, Eurasia Foundation, allowed to return to this country; it was ior of the Justice Department’s Office of lem as a priority issue. The policy response Special Investigations in handling Mr. Soros Foundation and Ukrainian NGOs. never seen by the 6th Circuit, which found is a three-pronged effort to prevent the The new initiatives will also be closely fraud in 1993. Now, supposedly the special Demjanjuk’s denaturalization and deporta- problem through information campaigns tion proceedings as constituting a “fraud on linked with USAID’s existing activities in master [who investigated allegations of and by providing employment opportuni- the court.” In addition to its finding of support of women’s NGOs (Winrock/NIS- prosecutorial misconduct on the part of the ties, to protect young women through U.S. Women’s Consortium), and with other fraud, the court ruled that the 1986 extradi- OSI] had seen all the evidence — and yet improved laws and policies, and to assist democracy, social sector and enterprise tion order against Mr. Demjanjuk be over- this appears.” victims via crisis centers and shelters. development activities. He continued: “If it had been seen by the turned. court, or the special master, this would In October 1994 the U.S. Supreme have put a different outcome on those pro- Court refused to hear the Justice ceedings. How many times could it have Department’s appeal of that 1993 ruling. THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION been an inadvertent error [for the OSI not At that time, Mr. Demjanjuk’s family to release evidence to the Demjanjuk praised the Supreme Court’s decision not announces defense]?” to review the case, saying that this should “Objective obervers of the Demjanjuk allow Mr. Demjanjuk to remain in the U.S. case could not in their own minds believe “Today’s decision makes it absolutely clear SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS that this is a case of where the constable that the Department of Justice defrauded has blundered. In my opinion it is a lot the U.S. courts, deceived the American FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 1998/99 stronger than that,” Mr. Nishnic empha- people and destroyed Mr. Demjanjuk’s According to the June 1988 eligibility requirements sized. good name,” said Mr. Nishnic. Asked about the reaction of his father- Now, with another victory behind him, a) The scholarships will be awarded to FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS in-law, who does not speak with the press, Mr. Nishnic added, “the truth is on our a) (studying towards their first bachelor’s degree) attending accredited colleges or to the reinstatement of his U.S. citizenship, side.” a) universities, and to HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES who will be attending such a) institutions of higher learning in the filing calendar year. Graduate students are a) ineligible to apply. Ukraine and Russia... and political independence. “At least eight paragraphs of the b) The candidate must have been an ACTIVE DUES-PAYING UNA MEMBER for at (Continued from page 1) agreement are evidence that its goal is b) least TWO YEARS by the end of March of the filing year. developing transportation infrastructures; the creation of a common budget, tax system, currency, stock market and prop- Applicants will be judged on the basis of: and establishing common procedures in 1. financial need handling illegally transported cultural erty market and, in fact, restores a com- mon economic space guided by Russia,” 2. course of study artifacts. 3. scholastic record (minimum GPA 2.0) said Mr. Teriokhin. The two sides hope that the economic 4. involvement in Ukrainian community and student life cooperation pact will increase trade He called the program the between the two countries by 250 percent “Belarusification” of Ukraine, and said DUE DATES for applications and documents: within 10 years. Last year Russia and that the Reform and Order Party would 4. Your completed, signed and dated application is due by Ukraine traded $14 billion (U.S.) in ask Ukraine’s Constitutional Court to 4. March 31, 1998. goods and services. review it after it is signed by the Russian 4. All required documents listed on the application form and Prime Minister Pustovoitenko said the and Ukrainian presidents in Moscow. 4. photograph are due by May 1, 1998. agreement is a logical extension of the Oleksander Razumkov, deputy secre- “big treaty” signed between the Ukrainian tary of Ukraine’s Security and Defense and Russian presidents last May. “The Council, dismissed Mr. Teriokhin’s com- UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION work of our delegation in the mixed com- ments. He told reporters on February 25 SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE mission has once again demonstrated the that the national deputy’s comments 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 closeness of our approaches and stands, were baseless and that there is nothing in Parsippany, NJ 07054 our desire to consider one another’s the text of the documents to support such approaches as much as possible and to allegations. Please send me a scholarship application for the 1998/99 school year. give a new practical meaning to the large- In addition to economic cooperation, scale Treaty of Friendship, Cooperation the two presidents will discuss a variety and Partnership between Ukraine and of other topics, including military coop- Name ______Russia,” said Mr. Pustovoitenko. eration, during Mr. Kuchma’s state visit to Russia. Mr. Yeltsin told Interfax on But at least one Ukrainian national Address ______deputy believes that Ukraine has sold out February 20 that the development of a to Russia. Serhii Teriokhin, a respected framework for a military agreement dur- economist who belongs to Viktor ing the visit was possible. “We will reach City ______State _____ Zip Code ______Pynzenyk’s Reform and Order Party, told agreement on how to draft a document on reporters on February 24 that the agree- military cooperation,” said the ever-opti- I am a member of Branch No. ______ment is a threat to Ukraine’s economic mistic Russian president. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 No. 9

BOOK NOTE THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Hope and perseverance A study of Ukrainian Futurism Ukrainian Futurism, 1914-1930: A Historical and Critical Study by Oleh S. As First Lady Hillary Rodham Clinton spoke last week in Washington about Ilnytzkyj. Cambridge, Mass.: Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute, Harvard Series her trip this past November to several former republics of the Soviet Union, her in Ukrainian Studies, 1997. 430 pp., $35, hardcover; $18 paperback. strong, optimistic, upbeat presentation was a bold reminder — amidst almost never-ending negative reports of crime, corruption, poverty and cynicism — about the positive manner in which many of the people and leaders of this CAMBRIDGE, Mass. – The volume region are striving to meet the dramatic, painful and overwhelming challenges “Ukrainian Futurism, 1914-1930: A that confront them. Her presentation about Ukraine left many of the Ukrainian Historical and Critical Study” by Oleh S. Americans in the audience feeling elated. Elated! Now who on Earth has felt Ilnytzkyj marks the first major mono- elated about Ukraine recently? “I believe,” the first lady reminded us, “that graph in English devoted to this vibrant there is far more cause for hope than despair, and the credit for that goes to the literary movement. people of these countries that have endured so much and come so far.” From its inception just before World One of the links that makes hope reality is perseverance. When the first lady War I to its demise during the turmoil of spoke about her chief of staff, Melanne Verveer, who is of Ukrainian American the Soviet 1930s, Ukrainian Futurism descent, she mentioned that President Bill Clinton recalled that, even during remained little studied and much misun- their days together as students at Georgetown University decades ago, Ms. derstood up to the late 20th century. Verveer had always insisted that someday Ukraine would be free. Ding, ding, Prof. Ilnytzkyj’s study of the Futurists ding — one could almost hear the bells going off in the heads of dozens of and their leader, Mykhail Semenko, Ukrainian American guests. Yes! Of course! I know that feeling! Absolutely! addresses this problem. She’s right! Go girl! No doubt about it! Ukraine would some day be free. We The study includes histories of knew that, even if nobody else did. Futurism and other major Ukrainian liter- And what a long, strange trip it had been ... the organizations, demonstra- ary movements and analyses of the major tions, commemorations, publications, dedications, resolutions, the big rejec- figures of the movement and their works, tions and small humiliations, the endless discussions, the daily private prayers, focusing first and foremost on Semenko the public battle against relentless Soviet disinformation, the phone calls, the himself. Color and black-and-white illus- letters, the meetings, the lobbying. trations, as well as special typography, Now there is no obvious reason to persevere — Ukraine is free. show the important link between the Well, eopolitically, Ukraine is free. The battle for Ukraine’s soul, however, written and visual media. As well, Prof. continues. Ilnytzkyj discusses the interaction of the for Ukrainian Studies. Democracy, as the first lady said, is a never-ending struggle to build a civil Futurists with such important film and Dr. Ilnytzkyj is professor in the society where democratic values “live in people’s hearts and minds, and where theater figures as Oleksander Dovzhenko department of modern languages and lit- the rule of law, not crime and corruption, prevails.” and Les Kurbas. eratures at the University of Alberta. He “Democracy,” she continued, “depends on individuals truly believing that The study contains analysis and origi- received his Ph.D. in Slavic languages they have a role to play in the life of their country, depends on people choosing nal text (in both Ukrainian and English and literatures from Harvard University — not being compelled to — but choosing to participate and seeing to it that translation). It is relevant for literary and is the author of numerous works on these habits of the heart are passed on from one generation to another.” scholars and critics and to all those inter- 20th century Ukrainian literature. Though ideological communism has faded in Ukraine, and along with it the ested in 20th century Central and East Ukrainian Futurism is available from companion rigid and almost impenetrable civic, political and economic infra- European culture. Harvard University Press, 79 Garden St., Cambridge, MA 02138; telephone 1-800- structure of the Communist Party, individual “habits of the heart” shaped by “Ukrainian Futurism” won the 1997 448-2242; fax, 1-800-962-4983. years of communism, as well as public habits of cynical leadership, still threat- Book Prize of the American Association en to keep Ukraine in the grips of despair. Mrs. Clinton understands the link between hope and reality and that there still is a need for perseverance. “The U.S. wants to be a partner with these new Valerii Pustovoitenko, met in Kyiv on democracies,” she told her audience in Washington, “to ensure their peace and Newsbriefs February 12 and signed three accords, prosperity into the 21st century.” (Continued from page 2) including one on the Black Sea, Agence “America has a stake in your success,” she told her audience in Ukraine, needed to develop the tourist and leisure France-Presse reported. Mr. Pustovoitenko “your hope is our hope, too.” business in the Carpathian Mountains. The noted that Turkey is an “influential partner” For Ukrainian Americans, it’s our hope as well. (Sigh.) It’s just that this draft includes many tax privileges, includ- in the region. The Black Sea agreement is time we also hope it won’t take as long. ing the reduction of the value-added tax by aimed at preventing conflicts between 50 percent. There are resort areas in the Turkish fishermen and the Ukrainian coast Carpathians, all of which need renovation guard, such as the one last month in which to bring their facilities up to European stan- two people drowned. Mr. Yilmaz, who was dards. Another project envisages the cre- to visit a Crimean Tatar village during his March ation of a national winter sports center in trip, said the Tatars are a “cultural bridge” TTurningurning the pagespages back... back... the village of Vorokhta. (Eastern between the two countries. He expressed Economist) satisfaction with Kyiv’s efforts in protect- 4 ing the rights of the Tatars. (RFE/RL 1988 Crimean deputy PM injured by bomb Newsline) On March 4, 1988, Senate Joint Resolution (SJ Res.) 235 SYMFEROPOL — Oleksander Rada ends freeze on privatization issued in commemoration of the Millennium of Christianity in Safontsev, the first vice prime minister of Kyivan-Rus’ criticized the Soviet government’s active perse- Crimea, and his bodyguard were seriously KYIV — Lawmakers have approved a injured when a bomb exploded near their privatization program ending a legislative cution of religious believers in Ukraine, called for the legalization of the Ukrainian ban on the sale of state assets, Agence Catholic and Orthodox Churches, and discouraged the official participation by U.S. car, ITAR-TASS reported on February 6. The incident occurred in Tavriia, near France-Presse reported on February 13. The government officials in Soviet-sponsored Millennium ceremonies. The resolution was program, submitted by President Leonid unanimously approval by the U.S. Senate. One of the resolution’s initial co-sponsors, Symferopol, and followed a special session of the Crimean Parliament to discuss the Kuchma, allows for the privatization of the Sen. Dennis DeConcinni (D-Ariz.) stated: “if the Soviet government truly wants to energy and telecommunications sectors, but commemorate the Millennium of Christianity, it can legalize the Ukrainian Catholic situation in Yalta, the scene of an ongoing power struggle. Mr. Safontsev is responsi- would not permit the sale of farm land. and Ukrainian Orthodox Churches and stop persecuting believers of all denomina- Prime Minister Valerii Pustovoitenko said tions.” ble for industry, trade and energy. Crimean police on February 9 arrested a criminal he expects privatization to add about 1 bil- In a rare attempt to directly influence Congress, representatives of the Soviet lion hrv ($521 million U.S.) to state coffers government, bypassing traditional diplomatic channels, sent a protest to U.S. con- group believed to have been involved in the assassination attempt on Mr. Safontsev. this year. The Verkhovna Rada put a freeze gressional leaders, denouncing the joint resolution. The president of the on the privatization process in November Presidium of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR, Valentyna Shevchenko, The news was announced by Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Kravchenko on 1997 after several reports of inefficiency sent a letter to Speaker of the House Jim Wright and Vice-President George Bush, and corruption. (RFE/RL Newsline) president of the Senate, to which she attached a Ukrainian Supreme Soviet state- February 10. Police netted over 100 sus- ment signed by 10 people’s deputies that criticized the U.S. congressional resolu- pects following a crackdown on firms and Kravchuk set to run as member of SDP tion. In her letter, Chairman Shevchenko stated that the U.S. resolution “presented criminal groups operating on the peninsula. He added that a major re-shuffle in Yalta a twisted outlook about the situation regarding religious believers (in the USSR) KYIV — Ex-President Leonid militia force was to be discussed by his ... and that this resolution could not but help illicit offense in the Ukrainian SSR, Kravchuk declared his membership in the ministry. Among other likely measures, where freedom of conscience is guaranteed for all citizens.” The four-page state- Social Democratic Party on February 4. this is likely to involve the drafting of expe- ment sent by the deputies claimed that both Churches “were invariably used as a Commenting on the closure of the newspa- rienced police officers from other areas of cover by certain forces ... engaged in political ploys aimed at rousing national per Pravda Ukrainy and recent events in Ukraine. (RFE/RL Newsline, Eastern hatred and hostility between fraternal peoples born in a single cradle,” and Crimea, Mr. Kravchuk called these actions Economist) accused the U.S. Congress of encroaching “on one of our greatest gains — friend- unconstitutional and said he will actively support the rule of law in Ukraine. The ship among Soviet nations.” Turkish premier in Kyiv, Crimea The Supreme Soviet’s letter was preceded by English- and Ukrainian- language party hopes to hold 10 percent of seats after KYIV — Turkish Prime Minister Mesut the parliamentary elections. (Eastern (Continued on page 12) Yilmaz and his Ukrainian counterpart, Economist) No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places tual and unaccountable. That they believe Ukraine is not a democracy is not by Myron B. Kuropas Re: Honcharenko’s surprising – most party leaders and intel- California ranch lectuals in Kyiv would tell you the same Dear Editor: thing. Democratic values, however, are present and slowly growing. Congratulations to Tamara Horodysky The great political scientist V.O. Key, for her article (December 14, 1997) on studying American voters, once wrote: “I Should Neal Sher be disbarred? the Rev. Ahapius Honcharenko and the begin with the simple proposition that Now that Judge Paul R. Matia of the Reflecting on this information, Judge preservation of the Honcharenko Ranch voters are not fools.” Ukrainian voters U.S. District Court of Ohio, Eastern Matia concluded: “Although the Dorofeev and burial place at Hayward, Calif., as a also are not fools. Their government is Division, has restored John Demjanjuk’s evidence was considered by Judge Battisti state historical site. Thanks are due also not serving them well. It doesn’t work. citizenship and corroborated an earlier court and found by him not to be of such a nature to the persistence of the committee from They know it and see it everyday, and ruling that “the OSI attorneys acted with as to alter the outcome of the case, this court the East Bay Regional Park District and have expressed their distaste to the poll- reckless disregard for their duty to the court believes that the evidence may very well their representatives, as stated in the arti- sters. and their discovery obligations,” the ques- take on added significance in the light of cle. Secondly, Dr. Kuropas’ understanding tion arises: should Neal Sher be disbarred? what has transpired since Chief Judge I also wish to mention the contribu- of the term civil society is a strange one, In his ruling, Judge Matia also reiterated Battisti’s ruling. Certainly the evidence has tions of W. O. Luciw and T. Luciw who and differs markedly from the way the the words of the Sixth Circuit Court that both inculpatory and exculpatory elements, published a biography of the Rev. term is commonly understood, from “the attitude of the OSI attorneys toward but this court does not understand how a Honcharenko in Toronto, in 1963. In the Alexis de Tocqueville in the mid-1800s disclosing information to Demjanjuk’s responsible government attorney would not book’s last pages there is mention of to the work of Robert Putnam today. counsel was not consistent with the govern- instantly recognize that Demjanjuk’s attor- “The Honcharenko Committee,” 423 Civil society, as it is normally under- ment’s obligation to work for justice rather neys should have been immediately Jefferson St., NE, Minneapolis, Minn., stood, refers to people voluntarily com- than for a result that favors its attorney’s apprised of evidence demonstrating that with a request that interested persons ing together to form free associations preconceived ideas of what the outcome of four of these five Trawniki witnesses were write to the Oakland Historical independent of the control of the state. legal proceedings should be.” unable to identify Demjanjuk and that the Landmarks of California for the purchase This can mean churches, clubs, fraterni- Even the identification process against fifth was very tentative.” and designation of the Haywood proper- ties, boy scouts, PTAs, neighborhood Mr. Demjanjuk was confirmed by Judge According to a biographical sketch sup- ty as the Rev. Honcharenko Park. I was watches, political parties, etc. – any case Matia to be “tainted by the fraudulent acts plied by the Washington law firm among those who wrote letters of sup- in which people come together to fill a of the government.” Most damaging to Mr. Schmeltzer, Aptaker & Shepard where he is port at that time. need or solve a problem. This is particu- Sher and his cohorts is additional evidence a law partner, Mr. Sher joined the OSI as a It is satisfying to know that after 35 larly important in Ukraine, where all of the “government’s failure to disclose senior trial attorney in 1979, when the years this project has become a reality independent activity was stifled or potentially important evidence directly office was created, and became deputy and that an early Ukrainian pioneer in destroyed by the party/state. related to the Trawniki charge.” director in 1980, “overseeing all aspects of the United States has been honored. Mr. Putnam has shown that the health “Jacob Reimer,” Judge Matia writes, “is the investigations and prosecutions.” He an ethnic German who served as clerical was OSI director from 1983 through 1994. I. I. Mayba, M.D., of such associations has a direct impact official at the Trawniki labor camp during Among “noteworthy accomplishments” Winnipeg on the quality of government and the people’s sense of efficacy. Most impor- the period defendant is alleged to have Mr. Sher’s bio lists: “taking the first deposi- tant – and completely contrary to Dr. served their as a guard. Reimer had subse- tions in the then Soviet Union, a landmark Kuropas’ understanding of civil society – quently been admitted to the United States step which paved the way for critical evi- is that people form such associations not and was still living here during the defen- dence gathering in the USSR.” And we all About columnist’s only out of a sense of nationalism or dant’s denaturalization proceedings. He was know that in the case of Bohdan Koziy, duty, but out of self-interest. They want interviewed by the lead OSI denaturaliza- who Mr. Sher alleges killed a 4-year-old view of civil society to make their lives better. In short, it is tion lawyers in February of 1980. There is Jewish girl, the KGB coerced evidence. As Dear Editor: also individualism, the exact opposite of apparently no record of what was said dur- reported in The Ukrainian Weekly, “65- ing the interview, the only contemporane- Dr. Myron Kuropas’ January 18 col- “national collective self-consciousness,” year old Hanna Snegur, a Polish Catholic ous documentation of that meeting being a umn “Reflections on Ukraine’s Civil which promotes civil society. pensioner, admitted that she was forced to memo dated April 11, 1980, from OSI Society” contains errors and inaccura- Americans’ individualistic “can-do” atti- testify during an interrogation by the KGB attorney Norman A. Moscowitz to Allan A. cies, is based on faulty assumptions and tude, common sense and pragmatism that in 1943 she saw Mr. Koziy, then a mili- Ryan Jr. stating ‘[Reimer] had no useful wrongly criticizes U.S. and foundation- was what most amazed de Tocqueville. tiaman in German-occupied Lysets, information.’ Neither the occurrence of this funded programs to support “civil soci- However, Dr. Kuropas writes that in Ukraine, carrying off the little Jewish girl.” interview nor the existence of the memo ety” in Ukraine. order to have civil society, you need Is there anyone out there who still concerning it were revealed to defendant First of all, the public opinion poll Dr. “moral consensus” and “national unity,” believes that Mr. Sher was not consciously and states that America, with both of before his 1981 trial.” and deliberately involved in the fraud per- Kuropas cites was not conducted by the “What is the significance of the notation Center for Strategic and International these, still took centuries to develop a petrated upon U.S. courts? Can any sane vibrant society. This is certainly looking that Reimer ‘had no useful information?’ ” and unbiased person accept the notion that Studies (CSIS), but by the International Judge Matia asks. “Was he shown the Foundation for Election Systems (IFES), at our history with rose-colored glasses. despite high-level positions in the OSI for a While the U.S. has always had a strong Trawniki card and could not identify it? period of 15 years, Mr. Sher knew nothing which gave a presentation on the results Had he never seen one like it? Was it differ- at the CSIS in Washington. If Dr. civil society and a sense of national iden- of the “refiling” of exculpatory evidence in tity based on an individualistic ethic, ent in appearance or content from cards he dumpsters in Washington, or the faked Kuropas had read this report, a quite was familiar with?” comprehensive and scientific account of democracy and freedom tempered by Tawniki ID card, or the fraudulent manner religious belief, there has almost never “Even if Reimer had never been shown by which witnesses were asked to identify people’s attitudes toward their govern- the card, he was still described by the gov- ment – he might have found that civil been “moral consensus” or “unity.” For photos of Mr. Demjanjuk? Is it possible that most of our history, women and blacks ernment itself as someone who ‘may turn Mr. Sher was totally unaware of OSI efforts society in Ukraine is not in such dire out to be an important witness,’ was ‘a straits. He could also have written a sen- could not vote; we had secession, a civil to deceive, fabricate and conceal evidence war, riots, ethnic strife and numerous potential source of information about once it became clear that the OSI didn’t sible column. Trawniki generally,’ and ‘was a clerical The fact that 96 percent of Ukrainians highly undemocratic social movements. have a case against Mr. Demjanjuk? The state of New York almost failed to official’ who many have been ‘able to assist What does it take to disbar a U.S. gov- are dissatisfied with their current state, in the authentication of Trawniki docu- pass the Constitution. Remember? ernment official, a ranking member of the and only 12 percent believe the economy ments ... Can anyone seriously doubt that Today’s “multiculturalism” appears to be Justice Department, sworn to uphold the will improve is not an indication of the Reimer was a potential witness whose exis- insignificant compared to the divisive law? When are fraud and reckless disregard lack of a civil society. It simply means tence should have been disclosed to events of the past. Moreover, American for the truth enough? When are precon- Ukrainians don’t like their current situa- Demjanjuk? If indeed Reimer, for one rea- civil society started with the movement ceived notions of guilt based on ethnic tion. Dr. Kuropas’ assertion that only 3 son or another ‘had no useful information,’ of religious factions away from background sufficient to disqualify one percent of Ukrainians favor unlimited shouldn’t Demjanjuk’s attorneys have had Plymouth, which cemented the idea of from representing a governmental agency ownership of land is flat out wrong. In the right to make that determination them- pluralism and civil society, long before ostensibly dedicated to justice? When will fact, the IFES report states that 34 per- selves?” he continued. the settlers thought of themselves as a Jewish leaders finally condemn behavior cent support unlimited land ownership Judge Matia also noted the decision of and 49 percent more support it in princi- nation. that trivializes the Holocaust? Dr. Kuropas then tears into U.S. gov- the OSI to provide the so-called Dorofeev ple, but with limits. Only 11 percent Mr. Sher’s bio-sketch lists a total of 20 ernment and foundation support for pro- Protocols to the defense only after the were opposed. awards and commendations. Eighteen of democracy programs in Ukraine because denaturalization case was over, stating that Contrary to Dr. Kuropas, the IFES these awards have been from Jewish they do not promote nationalism in gen- they represented “further incriminatory report shows some progress toward American or Israeli organizations. eral, and religion in particular. This is a information and support for the govern- democracy, not “regression.” In general, Is Mr. Demjanjuk home free? Don’t bet bizarre accusation, the implications of ment’s case.” As described by the Sixth Ukrainians support the idea of political Circuit Court the protocols included “state- on it. That old Ukrainophobe Eli which are almost frightening. I am quite Rosenbaum, Neal Sher’s successor as OSI parties and a multiparty system, plan to familiar with the programs funded by the ments of five Soviets who served at the vote in high numbers, support the idea of Trawniki, Poland, training camp for guards. head, has informed the media that his staff U.S. government and various founda- is considering reopening the Demjanjuk non-governmental organizations, support tions to support democratic institutions, Only one individual recalled the name private property, etc. – all in slightly Demjanjuk and although he identified two case, at American taxpayers’ expense, of both from this end and “on the ground” course. higher numbers than a year earlier. in Kyiv. of Demjanjuk’s photos in a three-photo- At the same time, they distrust politi- Organizations such as the U.S.-Ukraine graph photo spread, he qualified his identifi- cal parties, leaders and government, and cation by stating that his recollection of Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: believe their leaders are corrupt, ineffec- (Continued on page 13) Demjanjuk was poor.” [email protected] 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 No. 9

Family of slain Ukrainian-Jewish deli owner appeals for information by Helen Smindak Abe Lebewohl, a Jewish immigrant from Ukraine was ing the delivery himself in his white van. He was fluent in shot and killed on March 4, 1996, while on his way to an Ukrainian and proud of his Ukrainian-Jewish heritage. As a NEW YORK – A Manhattan family with roots in East Village bank to deposit the day’s receipts. Although firm supporter of small business and community coopera- Ukraine has made an anguished appeal to the public in a the murder weapon, a .25-caliber automatic, was found near tion, he made his travel arrangements with the neighbors renewed attempt to solve the brutal murder of Abraham the 96th Street transverse in Central Park, the police have across the street, the Kobasniuk Travel Agency, when he Lebewohl, the genial owner of the Second Avenue Deli. been unable to find the criminals. The Ninth Detective traveled to Ukraine in the 1970s. After Ukraine declared its The Lebewohl family is offering a $100,000 reward for Squad and the Manhattan South Homicide Squad are work- independence, he made plans to open a kosher deli business any information or tips that lead to the arrest and conviction ing on the case. in Lviv, but his hopes could not be realized because of pri- of the person or persons responsible for the crime. The Mr. Lebewohl was born in 1931 in the Lviv suburb of vate-industry problems in Ukraine. reward replaces an earlier offering of $34,000 made by the Kulykiv, where his father operated a lumber mill with two In tribute to the slain merchant, a small city park on a family in 1996. partners, one Ukrainian and one Polish. When the Soviets corner diagonal to the Second Avenue Deli and a triangular Jack Lebewohl, who has been managing the popular took over western Ukraine in 1939, the elder Lebewohl was plot of land further west on 10th Street – both adjacent to kosher restaurant and caterers since his brother’s death two exiled to Siberia for 10 years of hard labor while young Abe historic St. Mark’s Church-in-the-Bowery – were officially years ago, announced the reward on February 11 at a press and his mother were sent to Kazakstan. Reunited after the renamed Abe Lebewohl Park in October 1996. conference at the delicatessen, located at Second Avenue war, the family managed to escape through Poland and The 10th and Stuyvesant Streets Block Association, and 10th Street in the city’s Ukrainian neighborhood. Austria to Italy, where they stayed in refugee camps until which petitioned the city’s Parks and Recreation Mr. Lebewohl told reporters and TV cameramen that his emigrating to America in 1950. Department for the new name, has been sponsoring a green family fervently hopes someone would come forward with Four years later, Mr. Lebewohl and his family bought the market and noontime concerts at the park for the past 15 information. “Who killed my brother, a loving husband, tiny coffee shop where he had been working as a waiter, summers with the assistance of the Third Street Music father and grandfather, a kind man, a great humanitarian?” eventually expanding it to accommodate 250 people. The School and the support of St. Mark’s Church, the Second he asked. Second Avenue Deli (its outdoor sign and menus spell the Avenue Deli, the Second Avenue Merchants’ Association His voice choking with emotion, he added: “Finding the name, 2nd Ave. Deli in Hebrew-style lettering) became murderer will not bring Abe back, but it will bring some (which was founded by Mr. Lebewohl) and other local insti- renowned for its appetizing kosher foods and such Eastern tutions. Last summer, the Cheres Ukrainian ensemble was sort of closure to the grief his family feels. The criminals European and Ukrainian delicacies as kasha, stuffed cab- featured in a concert of Carpathian music. should be punished for what they did. Without Abe, there bage, kishka, knishes and blintzes. Like Mr. Lebewohl, the park has a Ukrainian connec- would be no Second Avenue Deli. Abe did everything, The New York kosher deli grew to be one of the best in tion: the flagpole, a monument to America’s World War helped everyone; you just don’t replace someone like that.” the world, its foods and warm ambiance attracting United II veterans of all nationalities, was dedicated by Clustered around him were other grieving family mem- Nations ambassadors and stage, screen and TV stars like bers: Abe Lebewohl’s widow, Eleanor, daughters Sharon Paul Reiser, Jerry Seinfeld, Mary Tyler Moore and Bob Ukrainian Americans of Greater New York “in memory and Felicia, and Jack’s wife, Terri. Hope. Mr. Lebewohl, called Abe or Abie by friends and of their sons” in July 1944. Chief of Manhattan detectives Kevin Farrell stated: “We customers, became known as “The Mayor of Second * * * hope this increased publicity and this reward will encourage Avenue,” a man respected for his humanitarian assistance to Police are asking anyone with information about the people to come forward with information. We have a sketch people of all creeds and nationalities. crime that can assist them in arresting the persons who mur- of one suspect – it is still very accurate – but there was more He often assisted Ukrainian organizations by donating dered Abraham Lebewohl to contact detectives at 1-800- than one person involved.” huge platters of food for special occasions, sometimes mak- 577-TIPS or (212) 598-0071. British Ukrainians reflect Wheel of fortune spins against on kinfolk from Ukraine Alberta Ukrainian Catholic church by Christopher Guly “The government should consult with the by Tony Leliw dren. We had heard that the average people it represents. If VLTs are causing a wage in Ukraine is 18 pounds a OTTAWA — The $85,000 ($61,000 problem, the government should put them LONDON – It’s difficult to get peo- month, so we felt we were giving her a U.S.) grant St. Stephen’s Ukrainian only in casinos.” ple to talk on the record on the topic of good holiday.” Catholic Church received from the Alberta Last winter, three small Alberta com- Ukrainians from Ukraine, as any nega- “One day she met some Ukrainians government last month would have helped munities held plebiscites in which resi- tive comments might be deemed unpa- working here illegally,” he continued, pay the $1.8 million ($1.3 million U.S.) dents voted in favor of removing the gam- triotic. Scratch the surface of the “and she was told that we were mortgage for the church’s cultural center. bling machines from their towns. Similar Ukrainian community in Britain, how- exploiting her. She could earn 200 However, the parish council returned votes may be held in the provincial capital ever, and there are plenty of individu- pounds a week working in a restau- the grant when it was discovered it came city, Edmonton, and Calgary. als ready to unload their horror stories rant. Within two days she had left us, from revenues the Alberta government When asked whether he has used the related to their Ukrainian relatives, cursing us for not paying her enough, receives from video-lottery terminals machines, the Rev. Yackimec said, “That’s new wives and those who thought and refusing to give us a forwarding (VLTs). There are 5,800 VLTs scattered not the issue.” Then he added, “I’ve tried their kin were coming for a holiday, address, even though we were legally through the province – as many as 1,400 in them.” His position is in stark contrast to but instead have joined the growing responsible for her.” Calgary alone. Calgary’s incoming Latin-rite bishop, “banda” [horde] of illegal workers. He continued: “She kept telling us In mid-January, Alberta’s Catholic bish- Frederick Henry, who will be installed in “I put him on a bus last week,” said that she had borrowed 2,000 pounds ops (four Latin-rite and one Ukrainian the diocese on March 9. Currently head of 30-year-old Ivan, a computer program- from the village shopkeeper to get Catholic) issued a letter to parishioners the Thunder Bay, Ontario, diocese, Bishop mer from Ipswich. “Whether he made here and needed to pay him back. We criticizing the provincial government for Henry considers VLTs the crack cocaine it back to Ukraine, God only knows.” were convinced she needed the money supporting this widely accessible form of of gambling, preying on the young and the Roman, 45, from Leeds, had his to refurbish her dacha.” gambling. VLTs are found not only in poor. He would like to see them vanish parents pestering him to marry a girl Bohdan Furdyn, a pensioner from casinos, but also in bars. The bishops said from the Alberta landscape. However, from Ukraine since he was a teenager. Surrey, was equally outspoken: “Over the machines could lead to addictions and when it comes to generating revenue, His first wife was English and they the past five years I have given more family breakdowns. When Conservative VLTs have proved to be an odds-on divorced after two years. They told than 20,000 pounds to deserving caus- Premier Ralph Klein caught wind of the favorite route to follow. him it wouldn’t work. “My parents es – usually artists, intellectuals, diplo- prelates’ sentiments, he suggested that The slot-machine-like terminals will were over the moon when I married a mats, people who needed financial anyone who accepts gambling revenues as pump about $460 million ($329 million 20-year-old ‘chornobryva’ [black- support. Half of them did not even part of the government’s community U.S.) into Alberta government coffers this browed beauty] from Ivano- write a letter of thanks.” enhancement programs should examine fiscal year, according to Liberal Opposition Frankivsk,” he said. “They thought I’d The lack of sympathy for Ukrainians their conscience. Leader Grant Mitchell. Another $154 mil- found happiness. Instead I have to do trying to evade their economic plight “If you’re vehemently opposed to gam- lion ($110 million U.S.) comes from the 12-hour shifts to support her family in was recently echoed by Ukrainian-born bling, then you also have to examine in sale of lottery tickets. From that, the Ukraine.” journalist Vitali Vitaliev, who now your own mind whether you want to take province takes $123.3 million ($88 million) “Her sister in Ukraine wants design- works for the British newspaper The the money,” said Mr. Klein. St. Stephen’s U.S. to be used for grants, including the er label clothes, her brother keeps pes- Guardian on the column “Outside Eye.” parish council did just that, says the $31 million ($22 million U.S.) Community tering us for an invitation because he Bemoaning the deportation of sev- church’s pastor, the Rev. Randy Facility Enhancement Program to which has lost his job and wants to come and eral hundred Czech and Slovak gyp- Yackimec. St. Stephen’s applied. work here, and her father wants a new sies, who he believed genuinely “We had to decide whether we were Though Bishop Henry has said the Lada car,” he added. deserved asylum in Britain as they going to side with the premier or [stand] in Ukrainian Catholic church’s initial accep- Stefan, 36, a Londoner and father of were ruthlessly persecuted to the point solidarity with the Catholic bishops.” tance of VLT revenues was an isolated two, said: “My wife wanted to go back that some politicians there publicly In a letter that came with the check to case, the Rev. Yackimec told The Weekly to work and we needed somebody to called for them to be sent “to the gas the church, Premier Klein gave the parish other Latin-rite and Ukrainian Catholic look after the children and teach them chamber,” in the same breath Mr. the option of returning it, on principle, if churches have received similar grants. He Ukrainian. Cousin Kateryna from Vitaliev raised the case of a refugee they were opposed to gambling. was not sure whether those parishes have Khodoriv seemed the obvious choir. from Ukraine asking for political asy- While the Rev. Yackimec says his returned their money. Because it was illegal for her to work lum on the grounds that he had “voted parish council had no problem returning Meanwhile, the Ukrainian Catholic here, we offered her 30 pounds (1 for the wrong party” and therefore his the money when they learned of its ori- priest said his 400-family parish still has pound is approximately $1.65 U.S.) life was in danger. “The asylum was gins, he says he doesn’t have a problem more than half of its mortgage left to pay living expenses a week plus free board with VLTs themselves. and would likely apply for another grant – and lodging to take care of our chil- (Continued on page 12) “Let people decide,” said the priest. but not one funded by VLT revenues. No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 9

UKRAINE’S FINAL RESULTS AT NAGANO GAMES

Ukraine’s second Winter Olympics: BIATHLON 33. Yuliia Kharkivska Slalom one medal, some good performances WOMEN’S Yuliia Kharkivska DNS1 by Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj Yakovlev demonstrated that he has a 15K MEN’S Toronto Press Bureau future in this hurly-burly tactical sport. 2. (Silver) Olena Petrova Although the young Kharkivite was 24. Tetiana Vodopianova Combined downhill 12. Mykola Skriabin TORONTO — The sparks and fire- eliminated in the first round, he finished 28. Olena Zubrilova 47. Valentyna Tserbe-Nesina works of the XVIII Winter Olympiad’s only 0.142 seconds behind U.S. skater FREESTYLE SKIING closing ceremonies rained down on Andrew Gable, who qualified by finish- 7.5K sprint Ukraine’s athletes on February 22 in ing second in their heat. 11. Olena Petrova WOMEN’S Nagano, and only one of its athletes was In some sense it was an unfortunate 19. Tetiana Vodopianova Aerials going home with hardware — silver- 21. Nina Lemesh 4. Tetiana Kozachenko draw, as Mr. Yakovlev’s time of 44.041 49. Iryna Merkushyna medal biathlete Olena Petrova. seconds would have put him first in Heat 5. Alla Tsuper While this is less than the Baiul and 4 x 7.5K relay 8. Yulii Kliukova 3. Strategy is obviously paramount, as 10. Olena Yunchyk Tserbe gold and bronze achieved at the semifinal and quarterfinal times were 5. Valentyna Tserbe-Nesina Olena Petrova Lillehammer Olympics in 1994, and faster than those posted in the medal MEN’S despite the dire predictions of Ukrainian Tetiana Vodopianova round, so if the Ukrainian gets his time Olena Zubrilova Aerials National Olympic Committee chief under 44 seconds (well within reach), 9. Stanislav Kravchuk 2 Valeriy Borzov, Ukraine’s athletes by he’ll be a threat. MEN’S Yurii Stetsko DNQ and large maintained their position in the In the women’s short track 500 20K Serhii But DNQ world’s top echelon of sport. meters Nataliia Sverchkova continued 50. Viacheslav Derkach SKI JUMPING 63. Mykola Krupnyk Biathlon and cross-country skiing to struggle, posting a time of 46.976 seconds, which left her fourth in her 10K sprint 90K As they had in the early going, in the heat, although this was an improve- 30. Ruslan Lysenko 31. Ivan Kozlov closing moments of the games, Ukraine’s 45. Andrii Deryzemlia 47. Volodymyr Hlyvka ment over her 1:45.279 time in the 50. Liubym Kohan biathlon and cross-country matriarchy 1,000 meters event where she was out- 4 x 7.5K relay 120K provided the best performances. classed. 18. Viacheslav Derkach 29. Volodymyr Hlyvka Rain had forced a day’s delay in the In women’s long track 1,000-meter Ruslan Lysenko women’s biathlon 4 x 7.5-kilometer competition Lesia Bilozub finished 28th Mykola Krupnyk SPEED SKATING relay, and on February 19 the wet con- out of a field of 40 with a time of Andrii Deryzemlia ditions proved rough on Lillehammer MEN’S 1:21.84. CROSS-COUNTRY SKIING bronze medalist Valentyna Tserbe- 500 meters Figure skating blackout Nesina, and she dropped the team into WOMEN’S 35. Oleh Kostromitin 13th spot after the start. Surprisingly, It is safe to say that nobody expected 5K 1,000 meters Ms. Petrova was unable to improve on Ukraine’s figure skaters, Kyivans Olena 11. Iryna Taranenko Terelia 39. Oleh Kostromitin this, but a stellar effort by Tetiana Liashenko and Yuliia Lavrenchuk, to 19. Valentyna Shevchenko 5,000 meters Vodopianova vaulted Ukraine back up, break the lock on the top two spots 40. Maryna Pestriakova 28. Serhii Pryz into sixth position. Olena Zubrilova placed by Michelle Kwan and Tara 41. Olena Haiasova fought her way past the Czech Short track, 500 meters Lipinski of the U.S., but there was a pos- 10K Yevhen Yakovlev DNQ Republic’s skier to a top-five finish, sibility for a bronze, since they do com- 4. Iryna Taranenko Terelia for a total time of 1 hour, 42 minutes, pete with Europe’s elite. 20. Valentyna Shevchenko Short track 1,000 meters Yevhen Yakovlev DNQ 32.6 seconds, with no misses along the In the end, the comeback grace and 30. Olena Haiasova way. beauty of China’s Lu Chen fittingly 15K WOMEN’S Germany, Russia and Norway claimed rounded out the podium. 4. Iryna Taranenko Terelia 1,000 meters the medals, and fourth spot was claimed The Ukrainians were also bested by a 11. Valentyna Shevchenko 28. Lesia Bilozub by Slovakia, who led over the first two cast of Russian characters made familiar 23. Maryna Pestriakova legs but then got into penalty trouble, 1,500 meters by generous media coverage. Neither 10K free-pursuit 33. Svitlana Konstantinova missing two targets. Ukrainian was ever seen on our TV 4. Iryna Taranenko Terelia In the women’s cross-country 30-kilo- screens. 20. Valentyna Shevchenko 3,000 meters 30. Svitlana Konstantinova meter event, Iryna Taranenko Terelia Ms. Liashenko came in ninth, Ms. 30. Olena Haiasova proved again that she was the class of the Lavrenchuk, 11th, one behind the defi- 36. Maryna Pestriakova Short track 500 meters Ukrainian contingent. She crossed the ant Surya Bonaly of France, who 30K free 27. Lesia Bilozub Nataliia Sverchkova DNQ finish line in 1:25.22.3, which put her showed her disdain for the judges with 8. Iryna Taranenko Terelia into fourth position; but she was forced whom she has long feuded — executing 14. Valentyna Shevchenko Short track, 1,000 meters to settle into a familiar agony of waiting a perfect one-footed landing off a back- 27. Olena Haiasova Nataliia Sverchkova DNQ Anna Slipenko DNF3 as other skiers arrived and knocked her flip. FIGURE SKATING further down the rankings. In the end she Ms. Lavrenchuk was the only 4 x 5K relay was eighth, commendable by any mea- Ukrainian athlete about whom a news 9. Valentyna Shevchenko Women’s sure. release was included on the Nagano Iryna Taranenko Terelia 9. Olena Liashenko A creditable performance was turned Olena Haiasova 11. Yuliia Lavrenchuk Olympics’ official website. It mentioned Maryna Pestriakova in by Valentyna Shevchenko, who gave the fame that her bronze medal perfor- Men’s MEN’S several Russians and Slovaks a go in the mance at the 1997 Europeans brought 10. Viacheslav Zahorodniuk middle sections, and finished 14th with a her, and the difficulties she faces in 30K 14. Dmytro Dmytrenko time of 1:28.20. Olena Haiasova was training on a hockey rink (“where the 29. Mykhailo Artiukhov 27th and Anna Slipenko was unable to ice is like a ploughed field”) since 38. Hennadii Nikon Pairs finish. 44. Oleksandr Zarovnyi 11. Yevheniia Filonenko Kyiv’s figure skating facility fell into and Ihor Marchenko The men did not manage to hold their disrepair. 4 x 10K relay own with the leaders. In the cross-country The item offered this quote from the 12. Hennadii Nikon Ice dance 50-kilometer free pursuit event, Oleksandr 19-year-old: “When I am on the ice Oleksandr Zarovnyi 9. Iryna Romanova Zarovnyi finished 43rd, Mykhailo during competitions, there is a feeling. Mykhailo Artiukhov and Ihor Yaroshenko Mykola Popovych Artiukhov was 46th, Mykola Popovych You know you like doing this, but at 15. Olena Hrushyna and Ruslan Honcharov 50th and Oleksandr Ushkalenko 57th. the same time you are afraid to get out 10K classical For the men’s biathlon team, the 4 x there. These are feelings that it is 55. Mykola Popovych LUGE 7.5-kilometer relay on February 21 was impossible to describe. At the same 60. Hennadii Nikon nothing short of a disaster. They finished 72. Mykhailo Artiukhov WOMEN’S time it is very joyous the moment you Oleksandr Zarovnyi DNF an embarrassing 7 minutes, 20.9 seconds get to the starting point. And after the Singles behind gold medalists Germany, 18th start it is immense joy, that you are 5K free pursuit 11. Nataliia Yakushenko and last in the field. doing this, especially when you skate 46. Hennadii Nikon 16. Liliia Ludan Flag-bearer’s jinx was embarrassingly 52. Mykhailo Artiukhov well.” Mykola Popovych DNF MEN’S in evidence. Although Viacheslav Ms. Lavrenchuk was also featured in Doubles Derkach, Ruslan Lysenko and Mykola an IBM TV advertisement. In sepia 50K free 43. Oleksandr Zarovnyi 7. Ihor Urbanskii, Andrii Mukhin Krupnyk hardly tore up the track, wal- tones, the graceful 19-year-old was 11. Oleg Avdieiev, Danylo Panchenko 46. Mykhailo Artiukhov lowing in 15th and a full minute behind shown traveling on a trolley to the 50. Mykola Popovych BOBSLED the leaders, it all fell apart for Andrii hockey rink and closes with a wistful 57. Oleksandr Ushkalenko Deryzemlia (who carried Ukraine’s flag shot of her twirling on a cracked Two-man in both the opening and closing cere- Kyivan sidewalk, luxuriating at this, her ALPINE SKIING 23. Yurii Panchuk and Oleh Polyvach monies). He missed four targets and first chance to go to the Olympics. seemed lost in the fog. “Look for me,” the voice-over said. WOMEN’S Unfortunately, none of the networks Combined slalom Speed skating 20. Yuliia Kharkivska (neither the much-belabored CBS, nor 1 DNS = Did not start On a more upbeat note, in the men’s Canada’s CBC, English or French) gave Downhill 2 DNQ = Did not qualify short track 500-meter event, Yevhen us that chance. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 No. 9

THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Ukrainian pro hockey update by Ihor Stelmach

Gretzky best in NHL history Jari Kurri bookend the top 50 with Gretzky at No. 1 and the Finnish right-winger at Wayne Gretzky has triumphed in the No. 50. Hockey writer Jack Falla best CALL ( 973) 292-9800 closest race of his career to earn the ulti- sums up the length and breadth of mate designation: No. 1 NHL player of all- Gretzky’s 19-year NHL career. “If time. Gretzky were a mountain range,” Falla Gretzky, who has won 10 NHL scoring writes, he would not only be as high as the titles, never by fewer than 10 points and Himalayas, he would be as long as the WEST2282 Bloor St. W., Toronto, ARKA Ont., Canada M6S 1N9 once by 79, narrowly outpolled Boston Rockies.” Bruins’ defenseman Bobby Orr and Detroit Orr was a gracious second-place finisher Gifts Red Wings’ right-winger Gordie Howe in and said out of respect for Howe, “If I can’t Ukrainian Handicrafts voting by The Hockey News Top 50 be No. 1, can you make me No. 3?” Orr is Art, Ceramics, Jewellery A. 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Voting was conducted prior to the 1997 Gretzky won 17 major individual awards, NHL playoffs. The selection committee Orr, 15; both were on nine all-star teams; comprised ex-NHL players, plus current and both won two Conn Smythe Trophies. and past coaches, GMs, league executives, Gretzky won two more Stanley Cups (4-2), journalists and hockey historians. All eras but the greatest difference is in MVP hon- and aspects of NHL history were represent- ors: Gretzky won eight and Orr earned ed. Voters were asked to slot players, three. Gretzky added a ninth in his 10th regardless of position or era, from No. 1 season to complete the most dominating through No. 50. individual run in North American major There is wonderful symmetry to the final list. Longtime partners Gretzky and (Continued on page 11)

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goals, make plays, block shots, hit and fight,” Cherry Pro hockey... said. “And Bobby Orr was the most complete player (Continued from page 10) I’ve ever seen.” The NHL’s top 50 pro sports history. Hockey historian Bob Duff chose Howe as No. 1 for Players are listed with the team with which they Howe won six Hart Trophies as the league’s most much the same reason. achieved the most prominence. valuable player and Kareem-Abdul Jabbar did the same “What impresses me the most about Howe is he in the National Basketball Association. However, could play the game any way you wanted it,” Duff said. 1. Wayne Gretzky C Edmonton Oilers “If you wanted toughness, he could provide it; you nobody, but Gretzky has won his sport’s top award nine 2. Bobby Orr D Boston Bruins wanted goals and he could score and if you wanted him times. It stands as a monument to Gretzky’s career and a 3. Gordie Howe RW Detroit Red Wings reminder to those who have witnessed a natural decline to check, he could do that, too.” in productivity that, no matter how overwhelming “And of all the statistics he had, the one that is the 4. Mario Lemieux C Pittsburgh Penguins today’s career numbers are, the single season numbers most impressive is at the age of 51, he scored 15 goals 5. Maurice Richard RW Montreal Canadiens from the first half of Gretzky’s career surpass them. in the NHL. A lot of guys in the NHL won’t score 15 6. Doug Harvey D Montreal Canadiens goals this year,” he added. Among them are most goals (92), assists (163) and 7. Jean Beliveau C Montreal Canadiens points (215) in a season. Those and a host of others will Former New Jersey Devils’ GM Max McNab said be chased – but likely never caught – for generations to Howe may have reached greater statistical heights, but 8. Bobby Hull LW Chicago Blackhawks come. “These records aren’t going to be broken,” said after breaking Rocket Richard’s record of 544 goals, 9. Terry Sawchuk GT Detroit Red Wings Edmonton Oilers’ GM-President Glen Sather. “They’re had little to prove. 10. Eddie Shore D Boston Bruins “Gordie didn’t have that rabbit to chase,” McNab just too awesome.” 11. Guy Lafleur RW Montreal Canadiens So, too is the best player in National Hockey League said. “He was the leader, and another assist didn’t really history: Wayne “The Great” Gretzky! matter.” 12. Mark Messier C Edmonton Oilers Orr, Howe complete hockey’s holy trinity It can be argued that no one will ever reach 13. Jacques Plante GT Montreal Canadiens Gretzky’s statistical heights, though. Consider Gretzky 14. Ray Bourque D Boston Bruins would have won three scoring championships and tied As she watched her husband flip through “The for a fourth strictly on the basis of assists. The fact that 15. Howie Morenz C Montreal Canadiens Hockey News Top 50 Players of All-Time: The 16. Glenn Hall GT Chicago Blackhawks Definitive List,” Janet Jones-Gretzky could see that spe- he would be the all-time leading scorer in NHL history cial gleam in his eyes. even if he hadn’t scored a single goal is absolutely 17. Stan Mikita C Chicago Blackhawks “I was watching him look at the book and I could see mind-boggling. 18. Phil Esposito C Boston Bruins the excitement in his eyes,” Jones-Gretzky said. “He Gretzky has recorded four 200-point seasons where no other player has hit 200 once. He had nine straight 19. Denis Potvin D N.Y. Islanders really was honored to be in that type of company. 20. Mike Bossy RW N.Y. Islanders What’s nice about him is he never takes things like this 100-point years and added four more for a total of 13. for granted. He doesn’t like to put himself on a Then there are 50 goals in 39 games, 92 goals, 215 21. Ted Lindsay LW Detroit Red Wings pedestal.” points, 874+ career goals ... 22. Red Kelly D Detroit Red Wings “Scotty Bowman used to say that when everyone But that’s exactly where Wayne Gretzky was on 23. Bobby Clarke C Philadelphia Flyers was hitting .300, he was hitting .450,” said another Top January 9. While the greatest basketball player of all- 24. Larry Robinson D Montreal Canadiens time, Michael Jordan, was shooting jump shots at one 50 Selection Committee member, John Davidson. “You end of Madison Square Garden, the greatest hockey forget about the greatness of him until you sit down and 25. Ken Dryden GT Montreal Canadiens player of all-time, Wayne Gretzky, was telling a packed study the NHL record book. When you do, it’s scary.” 26. Frank Mahovlich LW Toronto Maple Leafs Gretzky talks of reaching 3,000 points – he has news conference at the Garden that he was “a little 27. Milt Schmidt C Boston Bruins 2,761 as of the Olympics break – but won’t stay in the embarrassed,” about the attention focused on him after 28. Paul Coffey D Edmonton Oilers being named the No. 1 player in NHL history. game just to chase the milestone. He will stay as long “I’m extremely honored and I don’t have the words as he’s enjoying it. And he’s doing that, thanks in part 29. Henri Richard C Montreal Canadiens to describe how good I feel about it,” Gretzky said. “It’s to his 7-year-old son, Ty. 30. Bryan Trottier C N.Y. Islanders something I still haven’t come to grips with.” “I get a real kick out of looking up in the stands and 31. Dickie Moore LW Montreal Canadiens seeing him there,” Gretzky said. “It’s kind of like when Gretzky said if he were on the Top 50 Selection 32. Newsy Lalonde C Montreal Canadiens Committee, he would have voted for Gordie Howe and you’re a kid and after you score you look to see if your Bobby Orr. dad is up there.” 33. Syl Apps C Toronto Maple Leafs “This is great, I’m in the money,” Howe said at a As far as the No. 1 ranking is concerned, Gretzky is 34. Bill Durnan GT Montreal Canadiens packed news conference at the Hockey Hall of Fame in thrilled that he is held in such high esteem, “but the dif- 35. Patrick Roy GT Montreal Canadiens ference between that and winning the Stanley Cup is Toronto later that day. “Win, place and show. When 36. Charlie Conacher RW Toronto Maple Leafs this came out, I said, ‘I know exactly how this is going this is an opinion and that is fact.” to end up,’ and I called the top three right on. Maybe I With all due respect, Mr. Wayne Gretzky, this is a 37. Jaromir Jagr RW Pittsburgh Penguins should be a scout.” fact, too. You are the No. 1 player of all-time. 38. Marcel Dionne C Los Angeles Kings If he were one, Howe could search the world over 39. Joe Malone C Montreal Canadiens * * * and probably never come up with a talent like the native 40. Chris Chelios D Chicago Blackhawks of Parry Sound, Ontario, who occupies No. 2 on the Following is the complete list of The Hockey News’ esteemed list. Former Philadelphia Flyer great Bobby Top 50 Players. Of the top 50 pucksters of all-time there 41. Dit Clapper D Boston Bruins Clarke (who incidentally occupies No. 23 on the list) are four Ukrainians. (Or more precisely, of some 42. Bernie Geoffrion RW Montreal Canadiens defined Orr’s dominance when he said, “In many ways, Ukrainian descent). These include Wayne Gretzky (No. 43. Tim Horton D Toronto Maple Leafs 1), goaltender Terry Sawchuk (No. 9), super-sniper Orr was actually too good for the rest of us in the 44. Bill Cook RW New York Rangers NHL.” Mike Bossy (No. 20) and long-time Boston Bruins’ cap- Don Cherry couldn’t agree more. The former Boston tain Johnny Bucyk (No. 45). Not too shabby a represen- 45. Johnny Bucyk LW Boston Bruins Bruins’ coach who was on the Top 50 Selection tation for Ukrainian pro hockey players. (Profiles on 46. George Hainsworth GT Montreal Canadiens Committee, made no secret about his choice. While giv- Sawchuk, Bossy and Bucyk upcoming in future 47. Gilbert Perreault C Buffalo Sabres ing Gretzky his due, Cherry was shocked more people Ukrainian Pro Hockey Updates. Stay tuned.) 48. Max Bentley C Chicago Blackhawks didn’t agree with his choice of Orr as No. 1. “When I look at a hockey player, and I mean a com- (Quotations courtesy of Steve Dryden and Ken 49. Brad Park D New York Rangers plete hockey player, I look at a guy who can score Campbell of The Hockey News.) 50. Jari Kurri RW Edmonton Oilers

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You’ve heard of a (Continued from page 6) propaganda and disinformation articles in the Soviet News from Ukraine that in great Medicare supplement detail outlined how the Ukrainian Catholic Church “voluntarily” liquidated itself in 1946 and reunited itself with its brethren Russian Orthodox Church (failing to men- tion how several hundred Ukrainian Catholic bishops and priests “voluntarily” shot themselves in the back of the head) and that the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox now the UNA offers you a Church “had revealed itself as a zealous underling of Hitlerites, utterly discredited itself in the eyes of the people and thus naturally ceased to exist” (failing to mention “retirement supplement”! that the Church had all but ceased to exist before the war, having been destroyed on orders of Stalin.) On March 26, the TASS news agency reported out of Kyiv that the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet issued a protest about “the gross interference of the U.S. The UNA understands that our Congress in the [sic] Ukraine’s internal affairs.” Rep. William Lipinski (D-Ill.), also an original co-sponsor of the resolution, in members need more than protection response to the Supreme Soviet’s protest commented, “the fact that the deputies of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR found it necessary to refute our bill’s findings against medical costs. They also is proof in my eyes that we hit a raw nerve.” Disregarding the Soviet deputies’ protest, the House of Representatives unanimously passed the resolution on April 19. It was need protection against outliving signed on May 2 by President Ronald Reagan. On June 1, the U.S. Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe responded their retirement fund. If you are to the Soviet deputies’ protest with a detailed refutation of Soviet abuse of religious believers, current and historical, and the USSR’s disregard for the Universal “expecting” to retire in the next Declaration of Human Rights. Source: The Ukrainian Weekly, January-June 1988; Final Report of the 15-20 years – call the UNA today for Organizational and Government Relations Committees of the National Committee to a personal “retirement forecast.” Commemorate the Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine, March 1989.

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The Ukrainian Museum schedules Easter programs, pysanky workshops NEW YORK – The exhibition Ukrainian Easter breads such as babka “Pysanky, Ukrainian Easter Eggs” will and paska, as well as many holiday cus- open at The Ukrainian Museum on toms and traditions. The workshop will be Saturday, March 14. Hundreds of decorat- held April 4 at 10 a.m.-1 p.m. ed eggs will be on display, showing the The fee is adults, $15; students over 16, intricacies of the traditional ornamenta- $12.50; members, 15 percent discount. tion, the mysteries of ancient symbolism On April 11 experienced artisans will and the timeless beauty of color and orna- demonstrate the art of decorating mentation. The pysanky are from the pysanky at the museum. The award-win- museum’s folk art collection. The exhibit ning film “Pysanka” by producer Slavko will be on view through June. Nowytski will be shown continuously. The museum will also hold a Ukrainian Egg decorating tools, dyes, beeswax and Easter Egg Decorating Workshop, offer- complete decorating kits, as well as ing the opportunity for adults and children pysanky in a wide range of designs will over age 12 to learn the art of making also be on sale. The demonstration will pysanky, using traditional tools and apply- take place at 2-4 p.m. ing traditional designs. The workshops The fee is adults, $2.50; seniors, stu- will be held at the museum, at 2-4 p.m., dents, museum members, $2; children on March 28 and 29, and April 4 and 5. under 12, free. The Ukrainian Museum is Fee (per session): adults, $15; seniors and located at 203 Second Ave.; museum students over 16, $10; children 12-16, $3; hours: Wednesday-Sunday, 1-5 p.m. For members, 15 percent discount. more information call the museum at (212) A Ukrainian Easter Traditions work- 228-0110. The museum’s e-mail address shop will offer the opportunity to learn, is: [email protected]; webpage: hands-on, how to bake traditional http://www.brama.com/ukrainian_museum CHEMNEY S FUN CENTER WILL RUN FROM JULY’ 19 - JULY 25, 1998 engage in religious and nationalistic cru- FOR ENGLISH SPEAKING CHILDREN AGES 4-7 About columnist’s view... sades. First, raising religious and national FOCUSING ON THEIR UKRAINIAN HERITAGE (Continued from page 7) awareness in a foreign country is not the IN A PLEASANT ATMOSPHERE Foundation, the Eurasia Foundation, the job of any department of the U.S. govern- Parliamentary Development Project, ment. The U.S. can condemn religious LIMITED TO 30 CHILDREN ONLY Laboratory 4F, Democratic Initiatives, the intolerance, as it recently did in Russia, but should never get involved in another coun- Center for Independent Political Research, PLEASE CONTACT SOYUZIVKA FOR FORTHER INFORMATION IFES and several others have been doing try’s religious affairs. Secondly, whose version of nationalism should we support – something extremely important: pressing eastern, western or Crimean? If such a pro- for openness, respect for the law, and gram were to work, perhaps the U.S. gov- accountability on the part of Ukraine’s ernment could expand it to include elected officials and nomenklatura. Russian nationalism and religion as well. TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 39 TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 25 Although their efforts have not filtered Such aid programs are not based on As of January 20, 1998, the secretary’s duties of Branch 39 As of February 20, 1998, the secretary’s duties of Branch 25 down to the general public, they have assist- American “hubris,” as Dr. Kuropas were assumed by Mrs. Joyce Kotch. were assumed by Mrs. Oksana Trytjak. ed highly motivated and democratically ori- alleges, but on self-interest increasingly We ask all members of this Branch to direct all correspon- We ask all members of this Branch to direct all correspon- ented activists in Kyiv and other cities, who tempered by modesty. They are aimed at dence regarding membership and insurance, as well as their dence regarding membership and insurance, as well as their are working hard to make their government incrementally chipping away at the oli- membership premiums to the address listed below: membership premiums to the address listed below: more open, effective and honest. garchy that both he and I dislike, and at These organizations are assisting the core Mrs. Joyce Kotch Mrs. Oksana Trytjak making Ukraine a normal European 314 Demong Drive P.O. Box 280, 2200 Route 10 of Ukraine’s future democratic government. country. It should not be any other way. They deserve greater support, not criticism. Syracuse, NY 13214 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Dr. Kuropas, however, seems to want to Victor Chudowsky (315) 446-3814 (973) 292-9800 (ext. 3067) use these funds, U.S. taxpayer money, to Washington

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(Continued from page 16) Spadina Ave, is holding a pysanka work- festivities will be held at 2704 Beachside shop with Irene Sirant, beginning Court, starting at 6 p.m. Admission: $7. The Monday, March 16, and to be held on sub- club will furnish several entrees; please sequent Mondays, through April 13, at 7-9 bring a side dish (check with Mary on what COME WORK WITH US p.m. Fee: $12 per session. For registration is needed). For reservation and more infor- and information call the institute (416) mation call Mary, (702) 228-2312. Dress is SOYUZIVKA AWAITS!! 923-3318. very casual. WE ARE NOW ACCEPTING EMPLOYMENT APPLICATIONS Monday-Friday, March 16-20 Monday, March 23 FOR THE 1998 SUMMER SEASON TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute pre- EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute of sents, as part of its children’s program, a Ukrainian Studies at the University of “Mystery Week” featuring activities for Alberta is holding a lecture by Dr. Zenon Positions available based upon qualifications: children age 6-13 to be held at 9:30 a.m.- Kohut, director, Canadian Institute of Z 4:30 p.m. Supervision is available 8 a.m.- Ukrainian Studies, University of Alberta, on Z Camp Counselors 5:30 p.m. Fee: first child, $25 daily, $100 the topic “The Development of a Ukrainian per week; additional child, $20 daily, $80 National Historiography in Imperial Russia. Z Activities Personnel – Children and Adults Food Service Personnel per week. Weekly fees include materials and The lecture will be held in the CIUS Z snacks, but not lunch. Enrollment is limited Library, Athabasca Hall, at 3:30 p.m. Z Dining Room / Q-Cafe Personnel to 50 children. To register call the institute, ONGOING Z Housekeeping Personnel (416) 923-3318. General Worker (grounds maintenance, setups, etc.) March Wednesday, March 18 TORONTO: The St. Vladimir Institute We are looking for young, hardworking students to become part of a unique team, TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute, as Library, 620 Spadina Ave., is holding, as and to experience the wonderful atmosphere that Soyuzivka has to offer, part of its “Ukrainian 102” – lecture series, part of its monthly exhibits, the exhibit while also enjoying a fun-filled summer. is holding a lecture by Dr. Danylo Husar “Ukrainian Mountaineers — Lemkos, Struk, professor, Ukrainian language and Boikos, Hutsuls — Their History and UNA membership is required. Preference will be given to previous employees literature, University of Toronto, and edi- Folklore,” featuring books, materials and and those who are able to come early in June and stay through Labor Day. tor-in-chief, Encyclopedia of Ukraine, who specially prepared fact sheets. Library hours: will speak on the topic “Ukrainian Monday-Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m.; Saturday, Previous employees deadline – April 15th 1998 Language — Its Development in Canada.” noon-5 p.m. For additional information call The lecture will be held at the institute, the library, (416) 923-1227. Please submit your application by May 1st 1998 620 Spadina Ave., at 7:30-9 p.m. Admission: $5. CANCELLATION For applications – please call or fax Soyuzivka at the numbers listed above. Saturday, March 21 WILMINGTON, Del.: The presentation “Evening of Readings and Song” by the Les LAS VEGAS: The Ukrainian-American Kurbas Theater was to have been held Social Club of Las Vegas will hold a St. Thursday, March 12, at Borders Bookstore Patrick’s Day and Spring Celebration. The has been cancelled. Need a back issue? If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. No. 9 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1, 1998 15

The Friends and Family of Halya Duda and the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund extend their thanks and appreciation to all the contributors who have donated so generously to the

HALYA (FLEISCHHAUER) DUDA MEMORIAL FUND

$1,000 $50 and above

John and Mary Duda Hedwig Camesa Demay Adrian and Christina Slywotzky Daria Dicky Stefan Slywotzky Michael Dzwinka Gene Fleischhauer $500 Norma Lynn Fox Thomas M. Gonzalez Peter and Oksana Duda Jack Greenburg Mike Mackin Maria Iskiw Jean Martin Michael and Vera Kobasiar Alicia Szendiuch Igor Kowal Patricia Ryan Krause $200 and above Lydia and Wasyl Lencyk Roman Z. Mykyta Roman W. Barniak Uliana Pasicznyk Anna Lisa Crone Quincewood Condo Association Friends at Pratt & Whitney Aircraft M. Rudyk Zenon E. Kohut Marko Slusarczuk Michael and George Mycak Ksenia A. Stasiw Mary Jane Williams Martha M. Swidersky Andrew and Helen Tymocz $100 and above Jaroslaw and Maria Tymoczko Zenon and Laurie Werbowsky Wawa Maria Baczynskyj V. Wolk Jaryna Bodrock Turko Maria Zmurkewycz Bohdan and Natalka Domaradsky Mark Hatalak $25 and above Irene Jarosewich Dr. Orest & Mrs. Maryka Kozicky Stephen and Christine Barankiewicz Alex and Irene, Orest & Oksana Kuzma Lesia Bekersky Julie Nesteruk Don Brynzinski Orest and Maria Subtelny John & Lidia Ganobcik Wasyl and Anna Werbowsky John & Helen Ann Henkel Andrew & Daria Horbachevsky Mr. and Mrs. Roman Kozicky Walter & Ann Kozicky Jaroslaw and Lesia Palylyk Ksenia A. Pecylak George and Maria Shevchuk Michael and Anna Terlecky Thomas and Olia DeBruin Additional Donors (under $25)

W. Balutanski, John Baranyk, Richard and Sofia Bell, John Chomik, Paul and Stefanie Czebiniak, Michael Florko, Stephen and Mary Frycz, Steve Gyba, Nadia Haftkowycz, George Hrab, Maria Hrynkiw, Jaroslaw and Maria Kiciuk, Roman Z. Klaczany, Anna Lisa Kolota, Walter and Ann Krawecz, Eugene and Mary Krywonis, Olha Kurylo, Halyna Kurylo, Stephen and Mary Lasko, Anna Lisa Lewkowych, Halyna Liszczynskyj, Paul and Rose Masnyk, Michael and Maria Motruk, Gregory and Anna Muryn, Stefanie Muryn, Paul Opacky, Pelahia Petryshyn, Roman and Sonia Platosh, Paul and Joan Renak, Lubomyr and Alexandra Shchur, Wasyl and Anna Sileckyj, Frank R. Trojan, Mr. and Mrs. W. Uzdejezuk, Mary Jane Vrablyk, Maria Wolowacz, John and Anne Wydyl, Helen Zupnyk

Total Donations Collected to Date: $9,412

The fundraising drive in Halya’s memory continues. The Duda Memorial Fund will be designated for physician training and for the purchase of medical equipment to provide improved cancer screenings for Ukrainian women and children. Your tax-deductible donations may be made out to: Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund and mailed to:

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Saturday, March 7 1960). Featured in the program will be pianists Daria Karanowycz (UMI president), Air Ukraine NEW YORK: The Ukrainian National and Taissa Bohdanska; violist Halyna Women’s League of America invites the Kolessa, with Oksana Ravluk-Pruteniak, public to a meeting with Dina Udovenko, accompaniment; and students Melanie and non-stop wife of Hennadii Udovenko, president of the Lydia Doll (class of Daria Karanowycz). 52nd session of the General Assembly of the Roman Sawycky, Jr. will present a montage flights United Nations and minister of foreign of historical slides and recordings by his affairs of Ukraine. The meeting will take father. Of special interest will be incidental place at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 comments (on tape) by Lviv composer and E. 79th St., at 4 p.m. For additional informa- doyen of Ukrainian music Mykola Kolessa NEW YORK - KYIV tion call (212) 533-4646. and musicologist Natalia Kashkadamova. PHILADELPHIA: The Les Kurbas Theater The program will be supplemented by an of Lviv, under the direction of Volodymyr exhibit of music materials by artist NEW YORK - LVIV Kuchynsky, will present Lina Kostenko’s Alexander Zakharov (formerly of Kyiv and historic verse novel “Marusia Churai” at the Moscow). The event will take place at the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 E. 79th St., Flying time is 4 hours shorter than any other airline Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Rd., Jenkintown, Pa. The matinee at 4 p.m. For additional information call Highly qualified pilots production will begin at 1:30 p.m. Tickets, (908) 276-3134. available at the door, are: $15, adults over 18 NEW YORK: Soprano Oksana Krovytska Excellent service with traditional Ukrainian years; $12, seniors; $5, children and youth to will appear with the New York City Opera 18 years of age. In the evening at 7:30 p.m., in the title role of Puccini’s “Madama u hospitality and great meals on board the group will present the poetry of Bohdan Butterfly” on March 8 (matinee). Other per- Ihor Antonych (1909-1937) and traditional formances are March 12, 15 (matinee), 24 Convenient day-time and evening flights from Lemko musical selections in the center’s and 27. For additional information, call the gallery. Admission: $10. For additional infor- NYCO Box Office, (212) 870-5570. u New York, JFK mation call the center, (215) 663-1166. Monday, March 9 ETOBICOKE, Ont.: The renowned Arkan Dance Company, under the direction CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard of Danovia Stechishin and Scott Stefura, Ukrainian Research Institute is holding a lec- 1-800-UKRAINE presents “In the Dancing Spirit” — a con- ture, as part of its seminar series, by Stephen cert of regional folk dances of Ukraine to Rapawy, adjunct professor of political sci- be held at the Etobicoke School of the Arts, ence, George Washington University and (1-800-857-2463) 675 Royal York Rd., at 7:30 p.m. The demographer, U.S. Bureau of the Census Arrival and departure information: JFK - (718) 656-9896, (718) 632-6909 dancers will be accompanied by a live (retired), on “Ethnic Reidentification in orchestra of musicians from Ukraine, led by 551 Fifth Ave., Suite 1002, 1005 Ukraine Since Independence.” The lecture Valerie Samolienko, of the Trio Hopak, will be held in the HURI seminar room, whose credits include arranging for national 1583 Massachusetts Ave., at 4-6 p.m. folk dance companies such as Virsky and Veriovka of Kyiv. In conjunction with the Thursday, March 12 dance show, there will be an art show and CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Air Ukraine - Cargo sale, featuring Ukrainian artists from across Ukrainian Research Institute is holding The 2307 Coney Island Ave. (Ave. T), Brooklyn, NY 11223 Canada, to be held in the theater lobby, Vasyl and Maria Petryshyn Memorial commencing at 6:30 p.m. Reserved seats tel.: 718-376-1023, fax: 718-376-1073 Lecture – “Independent Ukraine in the are available for $18 and $15. For further World Arena: Prospects for the Republic and information, or to order tickets, contact the Implications for Studies,” with Professor company at (416) 255-8577. John A. Armstrong, professor emeritus of WINDHAM, N.Y.: The KLK Ukrainian political science, University of Wisconsin, Ski Club annual ski weekend races will be Madison. The lecture will be held at the ADMINISTRATIVE SECRETARY held at Ski Windham. Race registration and Center for European Studies, Harvard bib assignments will be held at the KLK University, 27 Kirkland St., at 4-6 p.m. The Ukrainian Medical Association of North America seeks highly motivated table on the third floor of the ski lodge at lecture will be followed by a reception cele- brating “Ucrainica at Harvard: The individual to provide secretarial support to the Board of Directors. (15- 8:30-9:30 a.m. The race will begin punctual- ly at 10:30 a.m. Every racer must be regis- Ukrainian Research Institute’s 25th 20 hrs/week) Bilingual proficiency (English/Ukrainian) desired. Duties tered by 9:30 a.m. The cost of race registra- Anniversary Exhibition,” at Houghton include: telephone message retreval, letter responses, perform delineat- tion and lift ticket: adults, $45; juniors, $35, Library, Harvard University at 6:30 p.m. ed administrative and secretarial duties. Also includes keeping letter race only, $10. Discounted lift tickets will be Sunday, March 15 available for non-racers. There will be a din- and telephone contact with local chapters nationwide. Computer experi- ner (buffet style), awards presentation and WASHINGTON: The Ukrainian ence required. Mail or FAX resumes to UMANA, 2247 W. Chicago Ave., socializing in Windham. There will be a Association of Washington is sponsoring a cocktail party (with complementary hors Shevchenko concert, featuring the Dumka d’oeuvres) at 6:30 p.m. Adults: $25; children Choir of New York. The concert will take under 12, $25. For additional information place at the Ukrainian Catholic National and to register, contact Severin Palydowycz, Shrine, 4250 Harewood Rd., N.E., at 2:30 P.O. Box 698, Hunter, NY 12442; (518) p.m. Tickets may be purchased in advance SELF RELIANCE (NEWARK, NJ) 263-4866, or Art Larsen, (518) 734-3737. for $12 or at the door for $15. School chil- dren are admitted free of charge. For addi- Federal Credit Union Sunday, March 8 734 SANDFORD AVENUE, NEWARK, NJ 07106 tional information call (301) 770-6911. NEW YORK: Tel. (973) 373-7839 • http://www.selfreliance.org • Fax (973) 373-8812 The Ukrainian Music Monday, March 16 BUSINESS HOURS: Institute of America will hold a commemo- Tue & Fri - 12:00 noon to 7:00 PM • Wed & Thurs - 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM • Sat - 9:00 to 12:00 noon • Mon. - Closed rative concert dedicated to the institute’s TORONTO: St. Vladimir Institute, 620 founder and first director, the distinguished pianist-educator Roman Sawycky (1907- (Continued on page 14)

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