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Vol. LXI No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993 50 cents Furor erupts in Toronto Eparchy Ukraine's position prevaiis as Rome makes move against bisliop at CIS summit in Minsk by Borys Klymenko to resolve conflicts over money trans­ by Andrij Wynnyckyj stems from Rome's resolve to imple­ fers and currency issues. The bank will ment the mandatory retirement age of MINSK — The January 22 summit be founded in Moscow with an initial TORONTO — A furor has erupted in 75 for bishops. This barkens back to the of heads of states belonging to the capital of 5 billion rubles to be contri­ the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of conflict that arose in 1989, when an CIS concluded here with Ukraine's buted by CIS members. Toronto in recent weeks over the unsuccessful attempt was made to oust position on the Commonwealth of Speaking at Kyyiv's Boryspil Airport appointment of the Rev. Roraan Dany- Bishop Borecky from his position as Independent States prevaihng. The 10- upon his return from Minsk, President lak, on December 29, 1992, as its Toronto eparch, in accordance with a member-states signed a general declara­ Leonid Kravchuk of Ukraine characte­ apostolic administrator. draft statute of the Canon Law for the tion on cooperation and participation rized the Minsk summit as an extra­ Eastern Catholic Churches. (Bishop The Vatican's announcement effec­ in the Commonwealth, but three — ordinary success for Ukraine. The crux Borecky turned 75 on October 1, 1986.) tively stripped the incumbent. Bishop Ukraine, Turkmenistan and Moldova of the matter he said, is that "Our Isidore Borecky, of all episcopal autho­ At that time. Bishop Borecky claimed — did not sign the CIS Charter. Commonwealth understood that the rity, and transferred it to an administra­ he had never submitted his resignation Ukraine succeeded in making its case economy is paramount." tor. The Rev. Danylak's ordination as as some had alleged, that he was not that economic integration should be the He noted that Ukraine signed 19 of 25 acting bishop of the eparchy, under the bound by the laws cited, and that he principal aim of the CIS. Thus, the documents proposed at the summit and title of bishop of Nyssa, is scheduled to would not step down until given "a co­ declaration states that economic ques­ that all these dealt with economic issues. take place on March 25. Bishop Borecky adjutor." tions at present are the most important. "Ukraine once again stated that it seeks is to retain the title of eparch of To­ In the continuing controversy, allega­ The meeting also produced a number economic integration and our propo­ ronto, but no power. tions have been made that the Vatican of economic agreements, including one sals... have been incorporated into the Spurred by the mounting dissatisfac­ Curia chose to appoint an apostolic creating an interstate bank that will [summit] declaration." administrator for the eparchy, a move handle multilateral clearing of interna­ tion among the faithful and the clergy of (Continued on page 12) his eparchy, and his own unwillingness usually made in times of emergency or tional financial accounts and will serve to relinquish his position, Bishop in case of the physical or mental debility Borecky took the opportunity of a of an incumbent bishop ("serious and scheduled pastoral trip to Montreal on special reasons," according to one Kuchma vows to forge ahead source), in direct contradiction to a the weekend of January 23-24, to travel that they themselves must work in order request made by Bishop Borecky and by by Borys Klymenko to Ottawa and personally voice his to be successful. concern, and the concern of those the Synod of Ukrainian Bishops in Lviv IRPIN, Ukraine — Prime Minister Commenting on the possibility of nominally still under his authority, to in May 1992 for an auxiliary bishop — Leonid Kuchma marked his first 100 assistance from the West, Prime Mi­ Apostolic Nuncio to Canada Msgr. not a replacement or a successor. days as head of Ukraine's government nister Kuchma said he has no illusions Carlo Curis. These allegations surfaced dramati­ by reasserting his intention to un­ about the West's interests. 'T have Met by this Weekly correspondent cally at a meeting held on January 20 at waveringly proceed with economic repeatedly said the West does not care upon his return to Toronto on January St. Demetrius Church hall in Toronto, reform. about us. And, the possibility it will accept us is distant from reality. We 26, Bishop Borecky did not agree to a called by the Rev. John Tataryn, pastor. Speaking at a press conference here in should seek [economic] integration with full interview, but did confirm he had It was attended by about 45 clergymen, this city some 30 kilometers northwest all states once part of the USSR, and not met with the Vatican's representative, or roughly half of the Toronto Eparchy's of Kyyiv, Prime Minister Kuchma just within the CIS," he said. and the trip's purpose. He also stressed active clergy. said the development of a strong the need to address and resolve the issue They met to confer, in closed ses­ middle class is essential for such reform "I believe in the wisdom and talent of quickly before emotions in the eparchy sions, on further measures to be taken in to succeed. "If a middle class — the the Ukrainian people," he underiined. become too inflamed. defense of Bishop Borecky, and to draft basis of any state — does not arise, "Since the time perestroika began, The Rev. Danylak (see interview, a strong letter of protest addressed to Ukraine will not survive. We welcome a and judging by [what has occurred] in page 3) contends that his appointment (Continued on page 14) class of manufacturers/producers," he the past year, the West has taken so said, adding that this is the reason his much so cheaply out of Ukraine that government has adopted a lenient tax Western governments should provide Canadian cleric named bishop of Australia poHcy toward them. "We would like this us with multi-billion-dollar credits at class to develop as quickly as possible," little or no interest." by Christopher Guly Redemptonst rrovmce, me only one he said. "Today, the government does not outside Lviv, currently has 35 Ukrai­ At the same time, Mr. Kuchma even aim to raise production because its nian Catholic priests in the United OTTAWA — A third Ukrainian noted, for reform to succeed in Ukraine, main goal is to halt its fall," the prime States and Canada. Catholic clergyman from Canada has the strong hand of government is minister continued. He said he will Bishop-designate Stasiuk was suc­ been named a bishop. necessary. He has become convinced of count on support for his program coming ceed Ukrainian-born Bishop Ivan The Rev. Peter Stasiuk, 49, a Red- this, he said, by examining worldwide from people of wisdom not from a Prasko, 78, who was named the first emptorist who is director of St. Vladi­ experience. Thus, the prime minister specific group of parliamentary de­ Ukrainian Catholic bishop for Austra­ mir's College in Roblin, Manitoba, was continued, the next goal of the govern­ puties. lia. named bishop of the Eparchy of Austra­ ment should be to create a vertical He explained, "The situation in Par­ lia and New Zealand on January 12. A Roblin native, the Rev. Stasiuk executive branch — something that liament changes so quickly that it is Shortly after Christmas, the Redemp- attended St. Vladimir's College, before does not now exist. impossible to understand who is your entering the Congregation of the Most torists' provincial superior, the Very As well, in the very near future, he supporter and who is your opponent. Holy Redeemer (Ukrainian Redempto- Rev. Michael Bzdel, was appointed said,' there will be changes in the Unfortunately, there is no one political rists) following his 1961 graduation. He Canada's second archbishop-metropo­ relationship between the Cabinet of power that one could depend on. I will was ordained to the priesthood in 1967 litan. Ministers and directors of state enter­ depend on wisdom. There are always by Metropolitan Maxim Hermaniuk in prises. He pointed to the positive results more wise people than is apparent." The Very Rev. Roman Danylak, the Winnipeg. He holds a bachelor's degree in neighboring Belarus, where more As an example of the victory of current chancellor of the Toronto in theology from St. Paul University in than 50 directors of former all-union wisdom over politics in the Parliament, eparchy, was named Bishop Isi­ Ottawa. dore Borecky's successor on December enterprises are replaced because Prime Minister Kuchma cited the recent The Rev. Stasiuk has been involved 29. His consecration is scheduled for they had become used to receiving decision that "the Cabinet of Ministers with St. Vladimir's College for 19 years. March 25. everything via the command eco­ along with committees of the Supreme The North American Yorkton (Continued on page 15) nomy, and were not quick to learn (Continued on page 8) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993 No. 5

Newsbriefs Clinton phones Leonid Kravchuk IntelNews dismantling of nuclear weapons in Ukraine and said the United States on Ukraine KYYIV — U.S. President Bill Clin- would provide Ukraine with the neces­ ton spoke with Ukrainian President sary safety guarantees. Leonid Kravchuk by telephone on President Kravchuk spoke about the • HAMBURG — The Chornobyl citizenship in Ukraine and, in accor­ Tuesday, January 26. They discussed results of the CIS summit in Minsk on nuclear power plant in Ukraine needs dance with earlier agreements, a Ukrainian-American bilateral rela­ January 22 and Ukrainian-Russian urgent repairs costing millions of dollars Russian consulate general should be tions, focusing on cooperation to solve negotiations in Moscow on January 15. to reduce the danger of fire, German opened in the Crimean capital. (RFE/ Ukraine's economic problems during its^ The two presidents agreed the Ukrai­ safety inspectors told a news conference RL Daily Report) transition to a market economy. Presi­ nian foreign minister and the U.S. here on January 20. One of the experts dent Clinton said he supports the secretary of state will establish direct said, "It is not responsible to keep this • MOSCOW — CIS Commander- Ukrainian government's moves toward contacts as soon as possible to conduct plant in operation." The reactors lack in-Chief Marshal Yevgeniy Shaposhni- economic reform. consultations and negotiations on all fire protection doors to keep any blaze kov reiterated on January 25 his claim At Mr. Clinton's request, Mr. Krav­ mutual interests. contained, and their safety systems are that Russia should be the sole owner of chuk described the preparations for the President Kravchuk congratulated not physically separated. Thus, under former Soviet strategic nuclear wea­ ratification of START I and stressed President Clinton once again on his Western safety standards, the station is pons — a position disputed by Ukraine. that the Ukrainian government and the inauguration and expressed hope for unfit to operate. The cost of safety Marshal Shaposhnikov stated that president will accede to the decision of further cooperation on an equal and improvements was put about 60 million Belarus has already transferred its the Ukrainian Parliament. mutally beneficial basis. DM. (The Wall Street Journal, Reu­ nuclear forces to Russian jurisdiction President Clinton confirmed the U.S. ters) and, Kazakhstan has agreed in principle administration's intentions to allocate (Jhis report is based on information to do the same. Ukraine will allow the at least $175 million to promote the from Ukrinform,) • MOSCOW — A Russian govern­ Russian Defense Ministry and the CIS ment report states that 18 percent of the Joint High Command to check the tech­ Chornobyl clean-up workers who have nical condition of the weapons in died since the accident took their own Ukraine. Negotiations concerning Kuchma outlines recovery plan lives, about 1,250 people in all. A the dismantling of nuclear warheads spokesperson for the government's Below are excerpts from a report financial crash. This year's budget from Ukraine, possible compensation delivered by Prime Minister Leonid predicts an inflow of 5 trillion karbo- Chornobyl Committee also said that a for their atomic fuel and the compen­ reported 80 percent of the workers Kuchma on Wednesday, January 20, vantsi and an outflow of 8 trillion. sation of strategic sources began on during the joint sitting of parliamen­ • The government intends to stop suffer from psychological problems January 26. Marshal Shaposhnikov attributable to nerve damage, physical tary standing committees and the gov­ speculative price increases. We have suggested that as compensation Russia ernment. The prime minister outlined closed small enterprises associated with diseases and stress. A further 40 percent might give Ukraine nuclear fuel equal to complain of mental illness and perma­ his suggestions for a way out of the state industries, a move that did not the value of the fissile materials in the current economic crisis. The following please those involved in this sector. We nent memory loss. A doctor in charge of warheads minus the costs of removing examining the workers said more re­ excerpts are from a report provided by are aware of the fact there are five and dismantling them. (RFE/RL Daily Kyyiv'based IntelNews, middlemen between each producer and search was needed to pinpoint the Report) reasons for the high rate of suicide. (The • Priority will be given to solving the consumer. By the time products reach Prague Post) fuel-energy problem. We will introduce consumers, prices have already in­ • KYYIV — A venture capital fund, energy-saving technology into the creased four or five times. The govern­ with private investments and a $3.5 industrial sector, including villages ment is preparing decrees that will • MINSK — Representatives from million contribution from the European throughout the country, where its introduce a new regime for taxing the over half the CIS states met in Minsk Bank for Reconstruction and Develop­ introduction will mark a critical aspect middlemen's operations. Beginning from January 12 to 15, to discuss ment, is being established in Ukraine. of our program. with the second middleman, the tax will renewing efforts to secure the return of George Yurchyshyn, a former senior • Priority will be given to initiatives equal the entire difference in price. national cultural and historical trea­ vice-president of the Bank of Boston, for producing goods worthy of export. • To implement anti-inflationary sures that were removed during the who is now based in Kyyiv, is director of • We will not allow our villagers to policies and a strict stabilization system, Soviet and tsarist periods and have the fund. He is optimistic the fund will perish. We will give them fuel, mineral we must place the "incompetent" Na­ ended up in Russian museums. The reach its target of $ 10 million within the resources; everything they have been tional Bank under direct government states that took part were Ukraine, next few months, and said there may be promised. Unfortunately, as a result of control. The government is prepared to Belarus, Moldova, Kazakhstan and enough investor interest to establish a populist decisions, we provided collec­ strictly limit monetary emissions; ruth­ Turkmenistan. Armenia and Azerbai­ second fund. He expects the fund to give tive farms with so much sugar that we lessly review the account interest rates jan sent observers. A year ago at the CIS a return on investment within seven to do not have enough left over to pay for of the National Bank; normalize, its summit of February 14 in Minsk, the 10 years. The fund will make invest­ needed fuel supplies. cooperation and transactions with heads of the CIS states signed an ments in a variety of private businesses • Another priority will be the free commercial banks; freeze wages in state agreement on the return of these arti­ with proven track records, rather than access of all goods producers to all enterprises, allowing them to increase facts, but this accord was in effect in start-up projects. All its investments resources and products. only in proportion to a rise in producti­ torpedoed on May 20, when the Russian are made in hard currency. Ukrai­ • The government is planning to vity, while simultaneously controlling Parliament rejected it. The head of the nian foreign investment law allows the introduce strict control over prices the prices of monopolistic enterprises. Ukrainian Commission on the Return fund to convert coupon profits back established by natural and artifical The Law on Bankruptcy will be fully of Cultural and Historical Treasures, into dollars. (The Financial Times) monopolies and also plans to demono­ implemented. Oleksander Fedoruk, on January 19 polize the economy. • The only thing that can seriously told RFE/RL Ukrainian Service that at • KYYIV — The democratic Na­ • We must avoid an increase in prices threaten Ukraine at this time is a large- the prior week's meeting in Minsk it was tional Council action of the Parliament and consumption funds. Most impor­ scale political conflict that would decided to form an interstate commis­ has characterized parliamentary ac­ tantly, we must curb the plummeting invariably reach the regional level. sion to work on this problem and to tions taken on January 20 and 21 as an level of production to avoid a complete (Continued on page 11) enlist the help of international experts. "attempt at a parliamentary coup" by New documents are also being prepared former Communists. Speaking at a for discussion at forthcoming CIS press conference, the democrats said summits. (RFE/RL Daily Report) those actions included demands that FOUNDED 1933 Ukraine sign the CIS charter, legalize Ukrainian Weekly • KYYIV — The ^^binet Ministers the banned Communist Party and reject on January 26 app ed a plan of its the government of Prime Minister An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National activities for 1993 iniv ded to guide the Leonid Kuchma and the parliamentary Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. country towards a market economy. presidium. (RFE/RL Daily Report) 07302. Western newspapers reported. The Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. program, which is said to have the (ISSN - 0273-9348) support of both liberals and conserva­ • CHISINAU — Moldovan Presi­ tives in Parliament, includes a stabiliza­ dent Mircea Snegur disclosed to Molo- dezh Moldovy on January 7, that he Yearly subscription rate: $20; for UNA members — $10. tion policy to reduce the^ budget deficit Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. and calls for rapid privat zation of small recently met in Bendery with "Dniester enterprises and the transformation of Republic" Russian leader Igor Smirnov to start a dialogue on a political status The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: larger enterprises into joint stock (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 companies. (RFE/RL Daily Report) for the left bank of the Dniester within Moldova. Shortly afterward, Chisinau offered to grant the area "self-governing Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz • SYMFEROPIL — Russia's am­ territory" status as well as that of a free ^^'"i«^ t° Associate editor: IMarta Kolomayets bassador to Ukraine said on January 25 economic zone, with obligations to The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor Khristina Lew that Russia respects Ukraine's sover­ observe human and ethnic rights under PC Box 346 Staff writers/editors: Roman Woronowycz eignty and has absolutely no intention international norms. The "Dniester Jersey City, N J 07303 Andrij Wynnycltyj of interfering in its internal affairs, said Republic Supreme Soviet" rejected the an ITAR-TASS report. Speaking with offer, insisting on recognition of the The Ultrainian Weddy. January 31,1993. No. 5, Vol. Ul journalists in Symferopil, Ambassador "Dniester Republic" with its own Leonid Smolyakov said the time Copyright 1993 by The Ukrainian Weekly has come to resolve the question of dual (Continued on page 12) No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993 INTERVIEW: The Vatican's administrator for Toronto eparchy As of December 29, 1992, the Rev. secret, and they cannot at any time practice that is as old as the Church Roman Danylak is the apostolic ad­ divulge the names of the candidates. itself and it's not only the practice of the ministrator for the Toronto Ukrainian However, people can't contain their Western Church but of the Eastern Catholic Eparchy, with episcopal cha­ tongues, and they were conjecturing all Church as well. racter, that is, with the powers of a parts of possibilities. For the benefit of your readers, I will bishop. Because such a long time had passed, The Rev. Danylak, formerly a con- provide a bit of history. In the 16th I personally had come to the conviction century, when the Patriarch of Con­ suitor to the Pontifical Commission for that the decision had already been the Revision of Canon (Church) IMW stantinople found himself in a conside­ made, that I had been bypassed and that rable amount of trouble at the hands of for the Eastern Churches (1973-1990) I was not one of the proposed candi­ has been serving as the chancellor of the the Turks, in seeking moral and finan­ dates. This was my conjecture. And so I cial support, he would go through Toronto Eparchy since 1966, and as was taking care of my own business as different dioceses, not only in Greece, pastor of its cathedral, St. Josaphat's, pastor of the cathedral and working in but in Russia and other countries that since 1978. this eparchy. were out of his jurisdiction. To make In the wake of two weeks of in­ And then, on Friday, December 18,1 sure that he had their support creasing controversy over his appoint­ received a phone call from Ottawa, and maintained his control, he ment. The Weekly contacted the Rev. from the office of the pro nuncio, Msgr. would appoint exarchs — that's what Danylak at his residence at St. Josa­ [Carlo] Curis... asking to come the the Byzantine Church called them. His phat's parish on January 16. The inter­ following Saturday. This was impos­ exarchs would exercise power over the view was conducted by Andrij Wynny- sible because I had commitments in my archbishop of Kyyiv and power over all ckyj. parish connected with Christmas, not the bishops. So we see that this form of our Christmas but the other, and that authority was exercised not only by the The Rev. Roman Danylak PARTI Sunday. So we finally decided on an Catholic universal Church, but also by appointment for Monday, December the various patriarchates — sometimes How did you learn of your appoint­ 24. When I arrived, I was greeted by to the detriment of the Church and rather forcefully did he not? And he was ment? Monsignor Curis and informed that I sometimes for its well-being. strongly supported by those in the was chosen to be apostolic administra­ eparchy. Why would he have recon­ The Church in Canada, as well as the tor. It is applicable not only in cases such sidered? Ukrainian Church at large, had been Normally, I would have asked for a as this one at a time when the incumbent waiting for several new appointments week's time to go to a retreat, pray, and bishop has passed the age limit, but also I don't know. In things like that I for the diocese in Canada. According make a decision in the Lord. However, at times of persecution of the Church or didn't want to.'.As his chancellor I was to the Canon Law of not only the because it was the end of the year and when the bishop has problems dealing faithful to him. I was his closest colla­ Western Church but also of the Eastern nowadays everyone presses for time, I with the government, such as the whole borator. I was aware that this meant Church, and according to the decisions simply asked to go to the chapel, and in period between 1945 and 1990. that it would mean that he would lose of the Second Vatican Council, bishops his job, so I didn't want to raise the are invited by the pope to proffer their issue. resignations at age 75. Because of the ...my appoinfment is not as bishop of Toronto, celebrations of the Millennium [of but as apostolic administrator. ...The incumbent As you are no doubt aware, a consi­ Christianity in Ukraine] and other derable controversy has arisen around factors, the Holy See deferred the bishop had been informed years ago that if he your appointment. What would you acceptance of these letters of resigna­ suggest might be the reason for the tion; for example, those of Arch­ did not present his resignation an apostolic controversy? bishop (Maxim) Hermaniuk in Winni­ peg and Bishop Isidore (Borecky) in administrator would be appointed. Rumors have reached me. Many have Toronto. reserved emotions about me, and this However, the people knew that in the the end, I had to come to a decision. My You mentioned that you were in reserve does not simply concern me Ukrainian Catholic Church something decision was one of obedience. And I contact with Bishop Borecky's solictor, personally, but also because of some of was going to change, and the Synod of accepted. which suggests you might not have been the issues involved. This attitude of the Church, held in Lviv under the We then discussed the issue of publi­ communicating with him directly. Have reserve has existed for some years, and leadership of Patriarchal Archbishop cation my appointment in the L'Osser- you? now that I have become their bishop, Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky had con­ vatore Romano in Rome. There was a there is a lot of fear that has been raised ferred about possible new appoint­ tentative agreement on the details of No, no. We've met. I've met with the in their minds. ments. It took place in March or April publication a little earlier, but because solicitor and with Bishop Borecky. The Just as before, when the Holy See of last year, I don't remember the exact the press wasn't ready, the actual three of us are working to regularize all requested Bishop Isidore to present his date. Г11 check that out... proclamation of my name and that of of the relationships. Not his and mine, resignation, the other priests in an act of Metropolitan-elect [Michael] Bzdel was but things that relate to the banking support for him convened a meeting to In May. set at December 29. system and the civil governments — gather signatures challenging the autho­ A few days before that I was asked if I federal, provincial and municipal. rity of Rome to do what they did, that OK, in May. Possibly an element on had any reservations about the date, but Some of the bureaucratic red tape has to this was counter to the Eastern tradi­ the agenda was the proposal of candi­ it happens to coincide with my birthday, be dealt with. tion and whatnot. I was not a party or dates for those dioceses to which new so it was rather fortuitous. As far as the internal workings of the privy to any of that, and likewise now... bishops were to be appointed. Among Church are concerned, there's nothing They're using many arguments that these were Toronto, Winnipeg and What would be your next step in don't really correspond to the truth. assuming your duties? there. He has received the [Vatican's] Australia. The bishop of Australia — communication he has welcomed me — They have a semblance of truth, but not only had he reached age 75, but he not as his successor, but as the apostolic they aren't the truth. Let me give you I have already assumed all of them, some of the arguments, they use. was also very ill. In the meantime, the because my appointment was effective administrator. diocese of New Westminster, British You know, I have worked closely They claim that the Holy See, in making immediately upon the day of publica­ this appointment, went against the ex­ Columbia, became vacant with the tion. In terms of the actual exercise of with him as his chancellor since 1966, so death of Bishop Jerome Chimy, so that he and I have always had a good pressed wishes of the Synod. This would these duties, I've already made some imply that they disregarded the list of post had to be filled as well. appointments, but because so much is relationship. So everyone was on pins and needles, three candidates that had been present­ taken up now in preparing for the actual ed. everyone was conjecturing who the new consecration, the whole focus of the Could you offer an opinion why you candidates would be and when they were appointed as apostolic administra­ Whether the Holy See did that or various committees in the eparchy are whether I was on the list of the three, I would be appointed. After the presenta­ directed to that. I've begun meeting with tor at this point, other than the matter tion of a list of candidates by the Synod of deferred resignation? Because it has don't know. However, because every­ the individual priests and considering body is bound by secrecy in this regard, to the Holy See, the latter continued its our relationship with them. been brought to our attention that such work by conducting an investigation to Church officials are appointed for they are simply going on the basis of rumor. ensure that the people proposed by the Which ones? Whom have you met? serious and special reasons. What Synod were above all suspicion, men of would they be in this case? For your information, one of the rectitude, of knowledge, capable of That's confidential. Then I met with rumors circulating in June-July-August handling the important task of guiding the [eparchy's] lawyer, because this isn't In this particular case, the only was that I was to go to Winnipeg, not the heart of the Church, the diocese. a simple transfer of the title, it involves reason is that Bishop Borecky has Toronto. This is the rumor. So they're Questionnaires were sent out to chaning the name on various accounts. passed his age of retirement. Feeling using this argument because they don't people who might know something The government has to be informed of himself strong and healthy, he felt that want to see me here, because they're about the proposed candidates. my authority within the diocese, because he had all the faculties needed to govern afraid of me. It's a fallacious argument Again, the wait was unduly long. I they have to know who the official agent the Church. However, because Rome with a semblance of truth. heard rumors that I was among the for the eparchy of Toronto will be. has been very insistent that all bishops They allege that the authority of the candidates, not necessarily for Toronto, do submit their resignations... He has Synod has been flaunted and the insi­ but these were only rumors, because So you have been discussing the now well passed the mandatory age of nuation has been made that Rome is not according to the rules of the Synod and matter of transfer of authority with retirement of 75. only flaunting its authority, but also not the rules of appointment of a bishop, Bishop Borecky? contributing to the betterment of rela­ this information is top secret. Every­ When Bishop Borecky was initially tions between our particular Ukrainian body is bound by papal or pontifical Yes, with his solicitor. This is a asked to submit it, he refused to do so (Continued on page 13) tHE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993 No. 5

Harriman Institute shifts focus to Ul(raine, otiier Soviet successor states

by Khristina Lew on cooperation with the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at the University of Alberta, NEW YORK — With the collapse of the Soviet the Renaissance Foundation in Lviv and Harvard Union, hundreds of "Soviet" academic and University's Ukrainian Research Institute. research institutions were faced with the sudden disappearance of their object of study. For many, Funding for nationalities programs the transition to a post-Soviet world has been slow- moving and Russia-oriented. For The Harriman The Ukrainian studies program has grown out of Institute at Columbia University, the nation's the tradition of studying non-Russian nations foremost center for the advanced, interdisciplinary begun in the 1970s with Columbia University's study of Russia and the Soviet Union, the shift was Program on Soviet Nationality Problems and marked by a decision to focus on the successor continued by The Harriman Institute's Nationality states of the USSR and to create a Ukrainian and Siberian Studies Program. studies program. Founded in 1988 with support from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Nationality and Adapting to post-Soviet study Siberian Studies Program was run as a four-year pilot program by Dr. Motyl. Although the pro­ Harriman Institute Director Richard Ericson gram's charter expired in 1992, the study of wrote in the fall of 1992 that the Harriman nationalities and national minorities is being community, in evaluating its program of instruc­ proposed for inclusion in the Harriman curriculum. tion, research and public affairs, "rejected the The Harriman Institute subsists on a $12 million option of returning to our roots and restricting our endowment by the late New York Gov. W. Averell attention to Russia alone; that seemed too narrow. Harriman, but in order to make the Ukrainian However, we face a phenomenal challenge in studies and the nationalities and national minori­ adequately dealing with most of the other new ties programs a permanent fixture, the institute states of the former Soviet Union. Our expertise has must raise an additional $1.5 million to $2 million always been largely Russian, so a broader focus will in endowments for each program. Dr. Motyl require new resources, new skills, new courses, and estimates that the future maintenance of the two in particular a more direct and deeper involvement programs, which might eventually include tenured with the states and nations of this area." faculty, will cost $10 milHon. As a result of the policy change, students Prof. Alexander Motyl of Columbia University. Funding for Ukrainian I, taught by Elena pursuing a Harriman Institute certificate in Merkoulova, a graduate of the Kiev State Institute of Foreign Languages with a master of arts degree conjunction with a graduate degree from Columbia finally understood that Ukraine has to be studied." are no longer required to master the Russian in linguistics, is currently provided by various At The Harriman Institute, which was founded departments and institutes of Columbia University. language. Proficiency in a language other than in 1946 as the Russian Institute, the study of Russian is now acceptable; courses from Uzbek to According to Dr. Motyl, however, such an arrange­ Ukraine is critical to the study of Russian relations. ment is "minimally onerous for all concerned." modern Uyghur sprinkle the Harriman course "You can't think of one without the other," he selection list. Ukrainian I has been reintroduced to emphasized. The institute's mandate the curriculum and is being offered during the Student interest in Ukraine, exhibited largely by spring 1993 semester. In addition to educating future post-Soviet non-Ukrainian students, was also a motivating affairs experts. The Harriman Institute promotes factor. Of the 100 students participating in the The Ukrainian studies program advanced research on Russia, the Soviet Union and Harriman Institute certificate program in any given its successor states; publishes journals, monographs year, seven will іаке courses in the Ukrainian The idea of introducing a Ukrainian studies and books; sponsors conferences, workshops and language, and Dr. Motyl estimates that roughly 25 program to the institute "was a natural sell, like a lectures [On April 13, Prof. Mark von Hagen, who would take a Ukrainian history or politics course. Honda," says Dr. Alexander J. Motyl, Harriman is currently developing a Ukrainian history course, Institute's associate director and author of "Dilem­ The proposed Ukrainian studies program would will lecture on the topic "Does Ukraine Have a mas of Independence: Ukraine and the Politics of include Ukrainian-language courses, courses in History?"]; and hosts fellows, senior research Post-Totalitarianism" (Council on Foreign Rela­ Ukrainian politics and economics, conferences, scholars and visiting scholars. Among Harriman's tions, April 1993.) seminars by visiting scholars and policy-makers, senior research scholars this year are Anatoly You used to have to justify the study of Ukraine, and contacts with Ukrainian institutes in the United Dobrynin, former Soviet ambassador to the United Dr. Motyl explained, but with Ukraine's economy States, Canada and Ukraine. States, and Jack F. Matlock Jr., former U.S. and the nuclear issue headlining the news, "it was The Harriman Institute has initiated discussion ambassador to the USSR. PERU receives grant to develop VOA announces Ukraine's skaters economic assistance program broadcast workshop take gold, bronze CAMBRIDGE, Mass. — The Pro­ Reform Institute of Ukraine — a colla­ WASHINGTON — Beginning Ja­ ject on Economic Reform in Ukraine borative project between PERU, Ukrai­ nuary 25 at the Voice of America, eight at Helsinki meet (PERU) has received a challenge grant nian policymakers and academics. The Ukrainian radio and TV broadcasters through a program, arranged by Citi­ institute, once fully operational, will are participating in a two-week work­ HELSINKI, Finland — Dmytro zens Energy Corp., to assist Ukrainian place advisors in the Ukrainian govern­ shop sponsored by USIA's Bureau of Dmytrenko continued Ukraine's recent poUcymakers with the transition to a ment to assist the development and Broadcasting (VOA, Radio and TV domination of men's figure skating, free-market economy. The grant was implementation of economic reform Marti, and Worldnet TV). winning the European figure skating programs; will teach intensive courses awarded by Citizens Corp., a for-profit Coordinated by the Bureau's Office championship on January 13 in Hel­ on topics of reform to policymakers; holding company owned by Citizens of Affiliate Relations and Interna­ sinki. The 19-year-old Dmytrenko, who will support research on the economy of Energy. tional Media Training Center, the resides in Kyyiv, held off a challenge Ukraine; and will provide a library and The grant will be used for programs workshop will emphasize the develop­ from two Frenchmen, Phillippe Cande- information services. of technical economic assistance that ment of production skills through loro and Eric Millot, who finished will form the core of the International (Continued on page 13) hands-on experience, professional or­ second and third, respectively, report­ ganization, and First Amendment ed the Associated Press. principles. Viktor Petrenko of Ukraine had won U. of Penn. establishes Kyyiv programs The four participants from radio will the Olympic gold for Ukraine in work with VOA's Ukrainian Service, February 1992, although his nationality PHILADELPHIA —The University Ukrainian language as well as Ukrai­ while the four television broadcasters was downplayed at the time because of Pennsylvania has established a new nian civilization. will work with Worldnet personnel and Ukraine was officially competing as a summer study program in Kyyiv which In addition to daily contact with the staff of the Bureau's new Ukrainian member of the "Unified Team" of emphasizes Ukrainian language and Ukrainian peers, students will also TV project. athletes from the former USSR. culture. Penn-in-Kyyiv provides the participate in organized excursions perfect opportunity to rediscover one's Michael Fairhurst, executive pro­ A Ukrainian also finished strong in throughout the city and the region, roots or to learn more about Ukrainian ducer for the Trenton, N.J. public Helsinki in the women's division. Ok- aimed at enriching their knowledge of civilization. television station WNJT-TV, will lead sana Bayul, making her debut in the the culture and history of Ukraine. European championships, finished This program is offered in collabora­ classroom sessions and counsel partici­ third behind three-time winner Surya tion with the Kyyiv State Pedagogical For more information and an appli­ pants in the development of their own Bonaly of France and Germany's Institute of Foreign Languages, the cation, please contact: Penn Summer productions during the second week. Marina Kielmann. The Associated largest college of its type in Ukraine, Abroad, College of General Studies, The Voice of America is the interna­ Press said Ms. Bayul captured three Participants will reside in the dormitory University of Pennsylvania, 3440 Mar­ tional radio broadcasting service of the first-place votes in the free-skating there, providing them a first-hand ket Street — Suite 100, Philadelphia, United States Information Agency, competition, compared to Ms. Bonaly's experience of the culture of the region. PA 19104-3335; (215) 898-5738, or fax broadcasting more than 1,000 hours of Єошьсь laiight include all levels of (215) 573-2053. ^ programming weekly in 49 languages. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993 ANALYSIS: Strategic nuclear weapons and Ukrainian national security

by Markian Bilynsky despite large reductions, will still consist parent.) value mode. The question of whether of a substantial 1.5 million of personnel. Second, there is the very real problem targeting missile silos instead of cities PARTI And, so the argument might continue, if that Ukraine, in the opinion of many would somehow make the real world nuclear weapons were widely perceived Western experts, does not even have more habitable after a strategic nuclear The Ukrainian Parliament is quite to have prevented war between the physical launch control over the mis­ exchange has not been publicly broach­ correctly refusing to be rushed into United States and, by extension, siles themselves. If this is the case, the ed.) Yet this is less a sign of insincerity ratifying the START I treaty. Ratifica­ NATO, and the former Soviet Union ICBMs are useless as a military instru­ or hypocrisy than it is an indication of tion and implementation should only might not, then, a Ukrainian strategic ment of Ukrainian national security the great psychological and conceptual proceed at a pace and under circum­ nuclear force similarly maintain the poUcy and therefore lack any deterrent difficulties of breaking out of the Cold stances that serve Ukrainian national peace by deterring Ukraine's brooding, value. This is obvious if the ICBMs are War confrontational posture that interests. Despite the delay, however, it unpredictable northern neighbor? under the full control of the CIS nuclear weapons did so much to institu­ appears highly likely that the former command structure. However, even if tionalize. Soviet intercontinental ballistic missiles The notion that Ukraine should have an independent strategic nuclear force is the ICBMs fall nominally under Ukrai­ The new Ukrainian state has no (ICBMs) on Ukrainian territory slated nian "control" because the elite troops historical or strategic conflict of interest for dismantling under START I will be at best an unrealistic and at worst a dangerous one that should be dismiss­ in charge of them have sworn an oath of with the Western nuclear powers whose removed. Moreover, statements by the allegiance to Ukraine the technical assistance is crucial to Ukraine's full highest ranking Ukrainian officials ed. It is unrealistic because the struc­ tural imbalance of such a force would aspects of launch control — or lack integration into the international com­ indicate that the residual ICBMs will thereof — would remain unchanged. munity. Nor should it risk developing eventually also go. prevent it from being credibly wielded either as a means of deterring conven­ Recent rumors that Ukraine is on the one in the expectation that an independ­ The official view is not universally tional and nuclear attack or as a means verge of developing independent launch ent strategic force will immediately popular. Although a clear majority in of punishing aggression once it had codes may have been circulated by confer a measure of respectability or both the executive and legislative occured. And it is dangerous because Ukrainian officials to strengthen the bargaining leverage. In fact, the West branches favors the abolition of nuclear under critical circumstances such a political bargaining leverage that the has clearly stated that this kind of weapons, its views are opposed by a force could conceivably provoke the prospect of a truly operational inde­ posturing is not and will not be to vociferous and growing minority — very kind of attack it is supposed to pendent Ukrainian nuclear arsenal Ukraine's advantage. Indeed, Ukrai­ consisting primarily of parliamentary deter. would create. (Alternatively, the ru­ nian manipulation of the ICBM issue deputies and some officers of the armed The essential premise underlying mors could have originated from those may be misconstrued as a niove by forces calling for Ukraine to maintain quarters where there is a desire for the Ukraine to actually acquire an inde­ some kind of independent nuclear nuclear deterrence is that it must be perceived to be a disincentive to poten­ West, especially the United States, to pendent ICBM force. Nuclear weapons deterrent against potential Russian exert still greater pressure on Ukraine to are not instruments conducive to the aggression. tial aggression through the promise to inflict unacceptable punishment. A unconditionally comply with START.) development of international comity. (It is, of course possible that both weapons system acquires a deterrent Ukraine's prestige and respectability groups actually see a nuclear-free future But even if true, such a development value only if a potential opponent is can be much more effectively cultivated for Ukraine, but differ over the condi­ would not be militarily very significant. persuaded that the deterrer can and will through an aggressive and competent tions and means for achieving this goal. A major reason for this is that ICBMs credibly use it should he feel that his diplomatic campaign to address the The latter school, for example, may be are by definition configured for a core values and assets are under immi­ lingering Western misperceptions re­ employing — in line with its generally strategic role. To alter their range and nent threat. garding Ukraine's nuclear policy. more maximalist political philosophy function would require a comprehen­ Obviously, no-one has been — or is sive and expensive construction of Last but not least, the Chornobyl — the threat of Ukraine's "going-it- aftermath not only implanted a deep alone" as a strategy for extracting — too keen to arrive at the point where intermediate-range missile platforms — theory has to be put into practice. In the kind that have just been eHminated anti-nuclear sentiment in the Ukrainian greater economic concessions and psyche, but also revealed in the starkest security guarantees from the West. fact the superpower confrontation on under the terms of the 1987 INFTreaty. the nuclear plane was characterized by a terms imaginable that the consequences However, in the absence of any growing perception that actions intend­ Thirdly, the argument that Ukraine of a nuclear catastrophe do not respect unambiguous evidence to support such ed to bolster the believability of deter­ should maintain a strategic arsenal political borders. As neighbors, neither an interpretation; as well as the feeling rent threats could actually bring about simply because the U.S. (and probably Russia nor Ukraine would be able to that such a strategy would be at odds the very disaster they were supposed to China, France and Great Britain) have shield themselves from the incalculably with the general tone of this group's prevent. Hence the efforts to limit and their strategic arsenals targetted on more catastrophic results of a nuclear views, their declarations will be taken at later reduce the most destabilizing Ukraine misses the point that weapons exchange, regardless of its extent and face value.) categories of nuclear weapons: the deployments are supposed to reflect immediate military outcome. Ultima­ The purpose of this article is to briefly accurate yet highly vulnerable land- political reality and not vice-versa. Such tely, both sides would end up as losers. examine some of the principal concep­ based, multi-warhead ICBMs. The a strategy could actually be massively In the real world, these are not merely tual problems concerning the potential START I and II agreements codify this counter-productiye. inconveniences but significant obstacles deterrent value of an independent American and Russian conceptual True, since the demise of the Soviet to the creation of an independent Ukrainian ICBM force as well as to move away from ICBMs to the less Union, Russia and the U.S. have Ukrainian nuclear force. However, even sketch an outline of some alternative vulnerable and therefore more stabiliz­ made numerous declarations in if Ukraine were somehow able to over­ arrangements for the military dimen­ ing submarine-based missile systems which they have stressed that there come them, this would not mean that a sion of Ukrainian national security (SLBMs). is no longer any enmity between strategic arsenal would then automati­ policy. The powerful symbolism of Nevertheless, the fact is that nuclear Moscow and Washington, but they cally constitute a credible deterrent strategic nuclear weapons as synonyms continue to target each other (albeit because the problem of how to wield it for peace has shrouded them in a deterrence remains grounded in the paradox that in order to avoid a poten­ supposedly now the missiles are de­ credibly in times of crisis would remain seductive aura that often distorts most ployed in a counterforce not counter- unresolved. discussions on the best means for tially devastating conflict the impres­ defending Ukrainian national security sion has to be created that one is from external threats. Consequently, prepared to actually fight it. The con­ the argument has rarely moved beyond cept is grounded as much in psychology FOR THE RECORD: Experts warn a visceral assertion that Ukraine as technology — if not more so. Deter­ "should" or "shouldn't" have nuclear rence is essentially in the eye.of the weapons. beholder. Thus, in this game of bluff Clinton about Ukraine's nul

SPEECH BY AMBASSADOR LUKIANENKO йггаіпіапУееУу These mistakes are inexcusable The legacy and the lessons The Library of Congress has just released its 1993 "Literary Companion, "a planning and scheduling calendar, much like those most businesspeople of the Fourth Universal utilize. As a theme it identifies the historical, literary significance of each day Following is an unofficial transla­ the Kozak state. The victories of the of the year. On two dates, two literary figures with ties to Ukraine are noted. tion and abridgement of a speech given Kozaks in defending Ukraine became a But a couple of glaring and unforgiveable errors occur, which reinforce just by the ambassador of Ukraine to Ca­ source of inspiration, inspiring some to how little heed the United States government pays Ukraine. nada, Levko Lukianenko, on the occa­ take sword in hand and join the Kozak Rightfully, the Library of Congress notes in the calendar that March 9 is sion of the 75th anniversary of the Sich, and others, itinerant musicians, to the birthdate of Taras Shevchenko, the great Ukrainian national bard. declaration of independence by the create beautiful ballads and bring them However, Shevchenko's birthplace is identified as "Morintsy, Russia,"and he Ukrainian National Republic. (Text to all parts of the country. is identified as "a Russian poet and artist who will become known as the father provided by the Ukrainian Information From the Ukraine-Russia Treaty of of Ukrainian national literature." Why would a Russian become the father of Bureau based in Ottawa.) Pereyaslav in 1654 to the destruction of Ukrainian national literature? Researchers at the Library of Congress should the Hetman State in 1764 was a span of have immediately noticed the red flag shoot up, if they truly were seeking Greetings on the occasion of the 110 years. It took 100 years for the accuracy. memorable date of January 22, 1918, Russian empire to subdue Ukraine. To Another writer, Shmuel Yosef Halevi Agnon, an Israeli novelist and short the date on which the independence of 19th century Russian imperialists it story writer, is acknowledged on his birthdate, July 17. His place of birth is the Ukrainian National RepubHc was seemed that Ukraine would never rise stated as "Buchach in Austria-Hungary" (true enough in 1888). But then the declared. from its knees, and that they would be calendar parenthetically explains that this geographic area is "now Poland." Today our people celebrate for the able to rule it forever. To their dismay, Perhaps in the 1920s this statement could have been argued, as that part of 75th time the proclamation of the in the year 1917, Ukraine was resurrect­ Ukraine was then geopolitically under Polish administration. Today,one look Fourth Universal, the legal act that ed. at a map, even one printed before the dramatic changes of 1990-1991, shows announced the rebirth of Ukrainian The events of that year were as the Buchach region clearly is not Polish. statehood. follows, and illustrate how quickly the We wondered where they get this unbelievable stuff. Margaret E. Wagner, Our people have had an interesting idea of federation with Russia gave way who is credited with the compilation and captioning of the "Literary history: to a declaration of complete independ­ Companion," was contacted at her Washington office by a Weekly • In prehistoric times they were the ence. staffmember. She said the Library of Congress uses several sources. For the first to tame the horse, and in this way • February 1917: A democratic revo­ Shevchenko entry, she said she used Gale Research's "Holidays and dramatically widened mankind's hori­ lution erupts in-the imperial capital, St. Anniversaries of the World," which was published in 1985. First, it is zons and potential. Petersburg. unfortunate that the Library of Congress uses such a source, hardly a • They mastered the principles of • March: A Russian Provisional scholarly compilation, for one of its own publications. Also, that the Library agriculture, and 500 years before Christ Government having been formed in St. of Congress did not use a second source as a back-up is, in itself, incredible for were supplying wheat to Hellenic Petersburg, Tsar Nicholas renounces a research organization held in such high esteem. Greece. the throne. A Ukrainian National Furthermore, the issue of "Holidays and Anniversaries of the World" the • They formed the Scythian state, Congress is called to Kyyiv, with the library used was published in 1985. It is difficult to believe that the Library of which left mankind a heritage of beauti­ participation of about 1,000 represen­ Congress could be oblivious to the massive changes that have occurred in ful golden decorative objects from that tatives of various organizations and Ukraine and the surrounding areas in the last several years. We hope they era. parties; a Central Committee, with were not showing the contempt some people believe the U.S. government • Having abandoned the nomadic Mykhailo Hrushevsky as president, is holds for this independent state, one that has caused the U.S. a bumpier road life a thousand years before most other formed. A Ukrainian Military Congress than it had planned in dealing with the new world order. nations, our people became the bulwark takes place in Kyyiv, with the participa­ Questioned why she did not consult the Ukrainian division in the Library of that bore the brunt of the eastern tion of approximately 700 delegates, Congress, where more accurate information is readily available, Ms. Wagner invasion of Europe. and elects an 18-man General Military said, "I do go to the departments on occasion, but I have been relying on • The Kievan period brought Chris­ Committee, with Symon Petliura at its shorter ways lately, such as reference works." She added, "the problem is we tianity and royal intermarriages with head. are working on deadlines which are sometimes not recognized by other the courts of Western Europe, high • May-June: The first Ukrainian divisions." We think this was an occasion on which Ms. Wagner should have levels of learning, and a golden age of peasants' congress is held in Kyyiv. taken the long way because her system only "shorted" the Ukrainian nation. development. Both the military and the peasants' To her credit, Ms. Wagner acknowledged the errors and said corrections Ukraine has a favorable geographic congresses uphold the demands of the to the database would be made immediately — but they would now show up location, rich natural resources and Central Council (Rada) regarding the in print until next year's publication. She also mentioned that entries often are fertile soil. However, the lack of natural autonomy of Ukraine. The Russian changed yearly and may be omitted. However, she did add that she would geographic protective barriers around Provisional Government, which techni­ "make an attempt to retain the entries and publish them next year with the its territory has throughout the centu­ cally is still the supreme legal authority, proper information." But a year is too long to wait to correct an error in a ries been an important factor in the rejects the demands of the Central popular publication whose 1992 edition sold 16,000 copies. destiny of Ukraine. Council. The Second Military Congress Our quick perusal of the two entries of interest to us revealed two major As an agricultural people we were in Kyyiv meets and advises the Central factual errors. How many more gaffes exist in the calendar? We can only tied to the soil. This gave us strength, Council to start implementing auto­ question the validity and accuracy of all the entries. but sometimes hindered us in organiz­ nomy. The First Universal (Act) de­ We think the Library of Congress methods in this case are inexcusable and ing a quick defense from enemy attack. clares Ukrainian autonomy. show at least indifference, if not utter disregard for Ukraine and its people. An agricultural way of life made us a • November: Power is transferred to And this from what is generally considered an information and research nation of individualists, who liked to the Central Council in Kyyiv. The Third citadel of the world! If they can't get it right, why should we hope others make their own decisions, and who Universal of the Central Council pro­ finally will? valued above all the independence of claims the formation of the Ukrainian Please write the Library of Congress and demand a reprinting of the 1993 the individual. This highly developed National Republic within the frame­ "Literary Companion" or at least some public acknowledgement and sense of individualism hindered the work of a Russian federation. correction of this error. Demand that an errata insert be included now — not formation of a stable central system of • January 22, 1918. The Central next year. Correspondence should be addressed to: Ms. Margaret E. Wagner, government and weakened the state. Council issues the Fourth Universal, The Center for the Book, The Library of Congress, Washington, DC 20540. Then followed Tatar invasions, which proclaims the formation of an Lithuanian domination, and Polish independent Ukrainian state. occupation. The Ukrainian people The universal reads: gradually freed themselves from these "People of Ukraine! Through your through the growth and the spread of Turning the pages back... (Continued on page 10) UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine Dr. Stepan Balei, a leading psychologist and pedagogue, was born on February 4, 1885, in Velyki Вогку of Ternopil county in Galicia. He studied at the universities of Lviv, The Home Office of the Ukrainian National Berlin, Vienna and Paris, obtaining a Ph.D. in psychology in 1913. In 1922-1925, he Association reports that, as of January 28, was a professor of philosophy and psychology at the Lviv Underground Ukrainian the fraternal organization's newly established University. He contributed to Ukrainian scholarly journals, and his "Narys Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received Psykholohiyi" (An Outline of Psychology, 1922) was the first Ukrainian textbook 13,867 checks from its members with donations in the field published in western Ukraine. totalling, $360,261.56. The contributions Dr. Balei earned his medical degree in 1926 and became a professor of include individual members' donations, as well educational psychology at Warsaw University in 1927. He then devoted himself to as returns of members' dividend checks and strictly scientific subjects (one of his earlier articles was titled, "On the Psychology interest payments on promissory notes. of Shevchenko's Creativity," 1916). He was a full member of the Shevchenko Scientific Society and of the PoHsh Academy of Sciences. He died in Warsaw on Please make checks payable to UNA Fund September 13, 1952. for the Rebirth of Ukraine. Source: ''Balei Stepan, "Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Vol. 1 (Toronto: University of Toronto Press, 1986), No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

sponse from their local readership. Local Advertisement "Letters to the Editor" have more of an effect on a newspaper then letters from was offensive a central office. With regard to "monitoring and Dear Editor: taking on" universities and colleges, a This is to let you know that I found press bureau would have little effect. the ad that appeared on page 16 of The The academic world reacts not to the A great book on Ukraine Ukrainian Weekly of Decenuber 20, press or a bureau but to others in the 1992, to be in extremely poor taste and academic world. This function is best Many years ago, while I was still a government in Russia," the authors grossly offensive. handled by academics in Ukraine, principal in an inner-city school in write. "President Kravchuk has said Outfitting, as this ad does, the Shev- Canada and the United States — not a Chicago, our librarian ordered a set of that Ukraine will act in the interest of its chenko likeness with some silly and ugly press bureau. 10 books from Lerner Publications in own citizens." Too bad this book wasn't "shmata," in order to make a fast buck, Before we call for a press bureau Minneapolis. available when President Bush was still makes as much sense to me as doing the which would cost at least $250,000 a The books were in the company's around. Do you think he would have same thing to Jesus Christ, whose year, we should give more thought on newly issued "In America" series, which understood the concept? Nah! birthday, by the way, this vulgarity how to utilize our existing resources featured ethnic groups. The authors continue: "Although attempts to exploit. more effectively. Perhaps the first step Fascinated, I picked up a book titled Ukrainians are suffering from a weak And the "message" that this non­ would be to give greater support to the "Jews in America," and there, on page economy, there is little violence between descript piece of apparel exposes on its two Ukrainian offices, representing 34 was a picture of Bohdan Khmelnyt- its ethnic groups. In November 1991, a front is nothing but, to put it mildly, an national organizations, that already sky with the following caption: "When nationalities congress was held to assure insipid verbal emetic. exist in Washington. Bogdan Chmielnicki (1595-1657) led Ukraine's various ethnic groups that Surely, the a-la-cheap-cocktail mix of the Cossacks of Ukraine in an uprising they can learn their own languages, the assorted booze-associated words Eugene W. Iwanciw against Polish rule, his men killed teach their own cuUures, and practice with the two (Ukraine and Shevchenko) Washington thousands of Jews." You don't want to their own rehgions. The Ukrainians also most sacred words in the Ukrainian know what the author wrote about have good relations with their neighbors language has very little to do with The writer is director of the UNA Khmelnytsky in the text. to the west. Hungary and Poland, the first countries to recognize Ukrainian humor, common decency and every­ Washington Office. Holding back my anger, 1 called the thing else that matters! independence, have maintained active publisher and spoke with Mr. Lerner trade and cultural ties..." You would be doing your readers a himself, mentioning nothing about the great favor by dissociating yourself Financial Times Jewish American book. Instead, I con­ The book contains a glossary — with from; instead of promoting this product gratulated him on his series and asked if such terms as "hetman," "chornozem" on the pages of your rather highly a refreshing change he planned to pubUsh books on other and "Rukh" clearly defined — a pro­ respected newspaper. ethnic groups. He answered in the nunciation guide, and an index, just Dear Editor: affirmative. I quickly offered my ser­ what your average junior and senior Myroslaw Prytulak As Ukrainians continue to lament vices to write about Ukrainians. He high student needs and expects. Finally, Windsor, Ontario about the coverage of Ukraine in the asked me to send him an outline of what most of the transliterations are of the North American press, I would like to I planned to write and a vitae. Later, he Ukrainian variety, "Volodymyr" and point out that I find reading The invited me to Minneapolis to discuss not "Vladimir"; "Khmelnitskyi," not Re: press bureau Financial Times a refreshing change. details. Naturally, I accepted the invita­ "Chmielnicki." News about Ukraine comes from Kyyiv, tion. After we chatted for a while he This is a book our community should in Washington not Moscow, and in a fair and neutral agreed to publish a book on Ukrainian buy in great numbers and plant in every tone. What more could Ukrainians ask Americans and called in Francis But- school library in the country. To my Dear Editor: for? win, the author of the book of the Jews. knowledge, there is nothing else on the During the past few months a number Since Ukraine declared independence "Ms. Butwin will serve as the editor of market that even comes close to "U- of letters to the editor calling for a press I have written the Financial Times five your book," he informed me. kraine" in terms of clarity of presenta­ bureau have appeared in The Ukrainian times and have received responses to tion and pictorial appeal. And the price Weekly. Before the issue goes any two. The first came in June of this year. My heart sank. Deciding to risk is low — $19.95 per hard cover copy. further, it is important to clarify a I brought to their attention the fact they everything, I shared my views regarding Oi*ganizations interested in purchasing number of points. were still using the words "Soviet Bohdan Khmelnytsky and informed Mr. more than 10 copies can probably First of all, to properly accomplish Union" in the present tense when Lerner and his editor that I planned to receive a discount. what has been suggested requires a referring to either all the new states, or have a different perspective on the We need to support publishers who fairly large and professional staff at worse, when only speaking of Russia. I Ukrainian hetman in my book. "We professional salaries. Second, the cost have done right by us. The Lerner obtained a very positive response from didn't want it any other way," Mr. Publications Co., deserves to know that of overhead in any office (clerical staff, Lerner responded, smiHng. publications, equipment, telephones, the editor's staff. They were grateful to we appreciate their efforts and the best me for pointing out this inaccuracy and "Ukrainians in America" was pub­ way to let them know is to buy many rent, etc.) is tremendous. Both the lished in 1972 essentially as I wrote it. Ukrainian National Association (UNA) assured me that in the future the new books. If not that, then at least a letter states would be properly addressed. Ms. Butwin proved to be a gracious and of appreciation after reviewing a single and the Ukrainian Congress Committee competent editor whose stylistic recom­ of America (UCCA) are currently They have made good on their pledge. copy. The word "former" now always pre­ mendations improved the book. Given Readers desiring single copies can funding Washington offices and are its inclusion in a continuously expand­ aware of these expenses. Is there an cedes "Soviet Union" in their paper. send a check for $22 (which includes the The second response came in the ing series on America's cultural heri­ book plus shipping and handUng) to organization (one with financial tage, my book, at the time, was a first. assets is required because such form of having a letter pubUshed in the Ukrainian Educational Associates, 107 an office cannot depend on the irre­ Letter to the Editor section on Decem­ This year Lerner PubUcations has Ilehamwood Drive, Dekalb, IL 60115. gularity of community fund-raising) ber 3, 1992.1 was replying to an article another first. A second book of interest Readers interested in purchasing which can commit to these expenses? that attempted to use old USSR econo­ to our community has been pubUshed more than 10 copies can write to: Lerner More importantly, the mission of mic statistics as a means for defining titled, simply, "Ukraine." The book is Publications Co., 241 First Ave. N., such a press bureau must be fully how Kyyiv and Moscow should manage part of a series titled "Then and Now" Minneapolis, MN 55401. defined. Ms. Milburn in her letter trade relations with each other. My which includes all of the former Soviet One more piece of good news. The (January 24) outlined that mission. letter argued that when the Soviet republics, from Armenia to Uzbekistan. 1972 version of "Ukrainians in Ame­ However, much of that description Union became obsolete, so did its The book is magnificent! Prepared rica" has been updated and should be entails representing Ukraine and is the economy. The old statistics, therefore, and checked by Dr. Craig ZumBrun- available in 1994. function of the Embassy of Ukraine. It were no longer reliable for predicting nen, Department of Geography, Uni­ would be presumptuous of the Ukrai­ the future. versity of Washington, as well as our nian American community to speak on I mention my efforts in the hope that own Siavko Nowytski and Dr. Anatol behalf of Ukraine. If the bureau is to other Ukrainians will write to The and Mrs. Daria Lysyj, this 64 page only represent the Ukrainian American Financial Times. In particular, I would publication is written at the junior high community, who decides what the like to see members of academic or level and is lavishly illustrated with positions of the community are? Is there policy institutes submit articles to color photos throughout. an organization that represents the provide a Ukrainian perspective on "Ukraine" is divided into four chap­ entire community? Currently, the UNA issues affecting the former Soviet ters: "The Land and People of Ukraine," and UCCA Washington offices repre­ Union. The Financial Times regularly which is devoted to the geographical sent not the community but their publishes submissions in a section make-up, culture and society of U- respective organizations. called "Personal View." kiaine; "Ukraine's Story," which re­ If the press bureau does not speak on calls Ukraine's history and present behalf of Ukraine or the Ukrainian Bohdan Skrobach environmental challenges, including the American community, then it is reduced Toronto legacy of Chornobyl; "Making a Living to just correcting inaccuracies in the The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters in Ukraine," which addresses Ukraine's to the editor. Letters should be typed economic potential; and "What's Next media. While that is a worthy effort, is it (doubled-spaced) and signed; they must be worth the high cost of a press bureau? In originals, not photocopies. for Ukraine," a section which looks at addition, it should be noted that the The daytime phone number and address future challenges. media reacts not so much to an office in of the letter-writer must be given for "Mindful of their history, Ukrainians Washington or New York but to re- verification purposes. are sensitive to the actions of the new THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993 No. 5 PHILATELY: 1992 trident overprints on Ukraine's postage stamps by Voiodymyr Bekhtir ттттттят As a result of a significant nine-fold increase in postal rates that took effect in early January 1992, a rather compli­ cated situation developed in postal facilities throughout Ukraine. Postage stamps in denominations of 35 kopiyky (Ukrainian equivalent of Russian "ko­ pek" term) and higher that were ІіМііііШАїіІіІІіІІ^^ needed to facilitate this rate increase FIGURE 1: Low-value stamps overprinted with higher denomination FIGURE 2: Three variations of the trident were not immediately available. values to make up for increases inpostal rates. overprints. An earlier rate increase announced by Three types of overprints were pro­ remaining four positions have a type made to eliminate the two-line inscrip­ Soviet authorities in April 1991, which duced (see Figure 2). Each of the one trident. (The 10, 20, 30 and 50 tion format in favor of a single line to was much smaller than the subsequent overprints consisted of a trident inside a karbovantsi sheets were overprinted identify the sheets and the date of January 1992 rate increase, resulted in heraldic shield over a new denomina­ with a type three trident in all posi­ printing. Thus, all sheets printed after orders for the printing of 1-, 2- and 3- tion. Type one overprints show a tions.) Overprint ink colors varied with March 23, 1992, carry a one-line identi­ kopek stamps. However, the delivery of heraldic-shaped shield outline (11 mm the different trident overprint values; fication. these low-value stamps to post offices wide) with a trident inside. Overprint different shades of these colors are The Kyyiv Main Post Office received was significantly delayed; they became type two differs from the first in that the found on most of the values. Shifts and authorization from Ukraine's State virtually useless once the major nine­ shield is narrower (9 mm) and most of inverts are also sometimes found on Committee for Communications to fold increase took place in January the shield is colored in with only a white these issues. introduce these stamps on March 25, 1992. trident in the center (the image re­ 1992. The KyyivMain Post Office was, Every pane of all the values, except sembles a "negative" image, i.e. a for the 0.45 kopiyky, contains a single- Two different 100 karbovantsi souve­ therefore, forced to undertake measures reversed impression of the type one nir sheets, one printed in black and the that are not very popular in the philate­ line Ukrainian inscription in the upper overprints). Type three overprints left margin "Пошта України 1992 p." other in blue, were not prepared. Titled lic community, namely the overprinting resemble those of type two, but the "Клейноди України" (Emblems of of the low-value stamps with a higher (Ukraine Post 1992) along with the date shield is wider (11.5 mm). of printing (see the table above). For Ukraine), these sheets were not autho­ denomination (see Figure 1). The over­ rized for postal use. printing was carried out on the 1-, 3- Type one trident overprints constitute 0.43 kopiyky for example, the inscrip­ and 2-kopek values (Scott Russia 5723, the bulk of the overprints; these are the tion reads "Пошта України 1992 p. •Although not initially authorized, 5 5724; Soviet catalogue 6298). 0.35, 0.43, 0.45 and 0.50 kopiyky values. 30.03. 1992." See Figure J. karbovantsi trident overprint values The type two tridents may be found on The earliest overprinting was made were prepared and sold in the Kyyiv's To conform with the new postal rates, Main Post Office for a few hours before the above Hsted Soviet stamps were 1, 3 and 5 karbovantsi denominations. on the 0.45 kopiyky value using a two- Type three trident images appear on the line inscription. The first line, in smaller being withdrawn. The need for postage overprinted with the following deno­ stamps was so high, however, that on minations: 0.35, 0.43, 0.45. and 0.50 high-value 10, 20, 30 and 50 karbova­ letters, reads "23.03.1992 року Київ" ntsi denominations. (March 23, 1992, Kiev) while the second July 4, 1992, this value was approved kopiyky, 1, 3, 10, 20, 30 and 50 kar- for postal use and re-released. bovantsi. The 50 karbovantsi value The sheets from 0.35 kopiyky or 5 line reads "Пошта України 1992 p" was overprinted on the I kopek stamps karbovantsi have an additional distinct (Ukraine Post 1992), as discussed above (Scott Russia 5723), while for the new peculiarity. Stamps in position numbers (see Figure 4). Voiodymyr Bekhtir is the president of values, of 0.35, 0.43, 0.45 and 0.50, 12, 19, 82 and 89 on the 100-stamp pane It appears that a decision was soon the Union of Philatelists in Ukraine.

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FIGURE 3: A pane of stamps issued March 30, 1992, with trident FIGURE 4: Another pane issued March 23 with 0.45 kopiyky overprints. overprints valued at 0.43 kopiyky. kopiyky, as well as the 20 karbovantsi (ten by ten) have a different trident Kuchma vows to... and Russia. Though he would not value, 2 kopek stamps (Soviet catalogue overprint image (reverse impression), comment on the results of those talks, Mr. Kuchma told reporters, "We 6298) were used. The new values of 1, 3, e.g. sheets of the 0.35 to 0.50 kopiyky (Continued from page 1) 5, 10 and 30 karbovantsi were printed value carry 96 stamps in the pane with a simply must find a solution to the on 3 kopek stamps (Scott Russia type one trident, while stamps in posi­ Council will examine the matter of question." He added that a decision 5724). A portion (about 20 percent) of tions 12, 19, 82 and 89 display type two social guarantees for the populace." must be made also regarding the tacti­ the 0.50 kopiyky overprints were made overprints; sheets of the 1, 3 and 5 And, since such guarantees will cost cal nuclear arms already transferred erroneously on 1 kopek value (Scott karbovantsi value carry 96 stamps in the close to 2 trillion karbovantsi, it will be from Ukraine to Russia. Russia 5723). pane with a type two trident, but the very useful for deputies of the Parlia­ The Ukrainian delegation was led by ment to look for these funds they Minister of the Environment Yuriy The following table summarizes the Kyyiv Trident Overprint Issue: demand trom the government. Kostenko, the Russian delegation by In regard to the introduction of the Ambassador Yuriy Dubinin. The focus Value Ink used Total printed Date of issue hryvnia as Ukraine's currency, Mr. of the discussions was on implementing 0.35 kopiyky green 306,900 March 24, 1992 Kuchma said there are two prerequi­ provisions of the START I agreement 0.43 kopiyky purple/brown 504,100 March 30, 1992 sites: stabilization of the economy and and guaranteeing the safety of strategic 0.45 kopiyky blue 545,900 March 23, 1992 the existence of a stabilization fund of weapons now situated in Ukraine and 0.50 kopiyky dark rose 543,100 March 24, 1992 $2 billion. '*We have no gold, no Russia. Working committees have been (about 120,000 of these were printed m carmme on kopek stamp) diamonds. What we have left from the charged with studying questions related 1 karbovanets black 488,000 March 30, 1992 USSR is debts only," he said. to the relocation, dismantling and 3 karbovantsi olive brown 462,000 March 30, 1992 destruction of nuclear weapons and 5 karbovantsi carmine 450,000 March 30, 1992 missile complexes located on Ukrainian 10 karbovantsi violet 326,900 April 4, 1992 Mr. Kuchma's press conference was territory. 20 karbovantsi dark rose 34,800 April 4, 1992 held during two days of negotiations on The bilateral talks will continue, with 30 karbovantsi carmine 29,300 April 4, 1992 Ukraine's strategic nuclear arms con­ the next session slated to take place in 50 karbovantsi reddish purple 32,400 April 4, 1992 ducted by representatives of Ukraine Moscow. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993 NUMISMATICS: The "new" hryvnia banknotes — not a first for Ukraine by Borys Zayachkivsky (similar to savings bonds) were issued by the Hetmanate with values of 50, Ukraine takes a decisive step 100, 200 and 1,000 hryvni. Each bond to full independence with the introduc­ was issued with eight redeemable cou­ tion of new banknotes this year. pons in shah values (100 shah - 1 These banknotes will be issued in hryvnia). To prevent counterfeiting, the hryvnia values, which carry deep ties to bonds were also printed on watermark­ Ukrainian statehood. ed paper. Over the past century, there have The hryvni promissory notes also existed many types of currencies on gained acceptance in Ukraine and Ukrainian territory, including the ruble, carried the popular folk name, aero­ karbovanets, korona, zloty and hryv­ planes, because of the symmetrical dis­ nia. Of these, only the karbovanets and tribution of coupons on either side of a hryvnia have a Ukrainian connection. certificate. The karbovanets was the original During the period of the Directorate choice of the Central Rada for the state of the Ukrainian National Republic, currency of the Ukrainian National only one additional hryvnia banknote Republic in 1917. It was soon replaced was issued by the Ukrainian govern­ by the hryvnia. The karbovanets was re­ ment. The hryvnia banknote printed in established as a state currency by the Stanislaviv (present-day Ivano-Fran- Hetmanate in 1918. During the period A lOO-hryvnia Ukrainian state banknote issued in October 1918. Design is by Yuriy Narbut. kivske) in the late spring of 1919 was the 1918-1920, there existed a confusing only state-issued banknote on the dual currency system in Ukraine where According to the Encyclopedia of rule of the Hetmanate. territory of the Western Ukrainian 2 hryvni were equal in value to 1 Ukraine published by the University This new form of currency gained National Republic and also the last karbovanets. This currency duality was of Toronto Press, 1988, the hryvnia was wide acceptance in Ukraine as the state state issue of the Ukrainian National indicated on several banknotes of the a silver coin used as an exchange currency because of its attractive ap­ Republic. The 5-hryvnia note combined period. medium in Kyyivan Rus'. pearance, quality of paper and the elements of previously issued bank­ Although the name "karbovanets" In modern times, the hryvnia was first introduction of watermarks as protec­ notes and stamps in its design. had persisted on Soviet banknotes to tion against counterfeiting. The hryvni established in March 1918 to replace the Of the 24 Ukrainian state banknotes the present, the hryvnia disappeared banknotes of 1918 were designed by circulating karbovanets banknotes issued in the period 1917-1920, 11 from circulation on Ukrainian territory three of Ukraine's most celebrated which were prone to counterfeiting. The carried hryvni values including the 4 in 1920. Of the two Ukrainian currencies graphic artists of the time including Y. printing of the Ukrainian hryvnia promissory notes. used in modern times, the karbovanets banknotes, in values of 2, 10, 100, 500, Narbut, V. Krychevsky and I. Mozalev- and hryvnia, only the hryvnia is free of 1,000 and 2,000 hryvni, was ordered at sky. The hryvni notes are among the Hryvni banknotes were also issued any Soviet connection. the German State Printing House in most attractive, masterfully designed by cities in Ukrainian 1918-1919. As a The hryvnia is a very old term used Berlin. The hryvnia notes were delivered banknotes of all time. result of the continuing state of war in for an ancient Ukrainian currency. to Ukraine in October 1918 during the In 1918, a series of promissory notes Ukraine in 1917-1920, delivery of state

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А six-hryvnia banknote issued by the Kamianets-Podilskyi city government. The last Ukrainian state banknote to carry the hryvnia value. It was issued in 1919. banknotes to various towns and cities was often sporadic to non-existent. To offset the non-delivery of state bank­ notes, many cities opted to issue their own local (or city) banknotes. Ukrainian local banknotes are listed in several catalogues, although the most complete Usting is that of the well- known Russian collector, N. Karda- koff, published in 1953. Kardakoff lists 559 local banknotes, including some color and print variations, issued on Ukrainian territory (not including the Crimea) in 77 towns and cities in 1917- 1920. According to Kardakoff, there were 74 local hryvni banknotes issued in 12 cities. In the Podillia region, local hryvni notes circulated in Dunayivtsi Kamianets-Podilsky, MohyUv-Podil- skyi, Proskuriv and Zinkiv. Inthe Volyn region, local hryvni banknotes were issued in Lutske and Ostrih. On the territory of Halychyna, Brody, Sokal, Ternopil, Zbarazh and Zolochiv also issued local hryvni banknotes. The hryvnia disappeared from U- kraine with the fall of the Ukrainian National Republic 72 years ago. It is only fitting that the hryvnia is now being resurrected as the state currency of independent Ukraine.

Borys Zayachkivsky, a geologist by The SO-hiyvnis state promissory noted issued by the Ukrainian government in 1918. Four coupons are attached. profession, is a numismatist. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993 No. 5

empire. For them, the best Ukrainian of the world war and the civil war, were therefore, defeated and again The legacy and... was one who had become a Russian. fought, not for the interests of Ukraine, engulfed in 70 years of slavery. Having lost the war with Russia, but for various communist and anar­ (Continued from page 6) Currently, however, both democrats (1917-1920), the Ukrainian people chist interests, and even for Russia. The and communists have reached a com­ efforts, your words, and your deeds, a nevertheless did not cease their struggle civil war pitted brother against brother, promise in order to avoid a civil war. free Ukrainian National Republic is for independence. The entire 70 years of and intolerance reigned. The communists, in fear of such repri­ formed on Ukrainian territory. The the existence of the Soviet Union were Will our people now repeat the sals as occurred in Romania, have dreams of your ancestors have been characterized by a continuous conflict: mistakes of that tragic period? Will they assumed independent democratic posi­ realized..." on the part of the rulers, an attempt to destroy their own hard-won independ­ tions, and the democrats, in the interest assimilate and destroy the Ukrainian ence in the second or third year of its of unity in the struggle for independence, "...We, the Ukrainian Central Coun­ nation, and to populate the country cil hereby notify the citizens of Ukraine: existence? have tacitly agreed to a continuation of with Russians; on the part of Ukrai­ the nomenklatura's control of the From this day, the Ukrainian Na­ nians, the uprisings of the 20s, the Can people learn from their own tional Republic becomes a sovereign, mistakes? Certainly they can! factories, cooperatives and other underground resistance of the 30s, the spheres of economic activity. free, totally independent Ukrainian insurgent uprisings during the war and An example from the war of in­ state. to the mid-50s, the national-democra­ dependence in the early part. of the However, the attempt to maintain "We would like to live in peace and tic and human rights movements of the 20th century: When one of his generals this peaceful coexistence exacts a high good will with our neighbors, that is, 60s to the 80s, and finally the break-up did not obey the Chief of Staffs com­ price: it is slowing the restructuring of Russia, Poland, Austria, Romania, of the empire and the rebirth of the mand, he ordered an army against him. the political system, and is slowing the Turkey, and others, but none may Ukrainian state. In the resulting battle, many men were transfer to a market economy. interfere in the life of the Ukrainian How unfortunate that our fathers killed. And what if these two armies had This coexistence with the nomenkla­ Independent Republic." and grandfathers were unable to main­ instead turned together against the tura brings with it a continuation of the Ukraine wished for peaceful coexis­ tain the independence of the Ukrainian Bolshevik aggressor? Years later, how­ economic crisis and poverty which, in tence with Russia and its other neigh­ National Republic, proclaimed 75 years ever, when a general refused to obey the turn, may lead to social upheaval. bors on a just basis, on the basis of self- ago. directives of the OUN-UPA (Organiza­ Russian chauvinists would certainly government. Not on the basis of en­ The past 75 years would have been tion of Ukrainian Nationalists/Ukrai­ take advantage of such an upheaval to slaving the lands of others, not on the quite different. Ukraine could have nian Insurgent Army), Metropolitan again reoccupy Ukraine; therefore basis of forcing one's own will on maintained a democracy and a free Mstyslav was sent to negotiate with social upheaval would be catastrophic. others, but on the basis of the recogni­ economic system. There would not have him. The first round of negotiations did Cooler heads are prevailing because it tion that Ukraine has the right to be been forced collectivization, or the not end in agreement. However, the is understood that as an independent master of its own house, and the right to genocidal famine of the 30s, there would second round did bring agreement, and nation, Ukraine has the potential in two govern its own affairs. not have been Russification and the allowed for a solution to the problem, to three years to climb out of its poverty, without the spilling of blood. Unfortunately, Russian chauvinists same plundering of the Ukrainian whereas, if independence were lost and responded to this peaceful appeal by culture, faith and traditions. The nation Another example. During the Revo­ Ukraine were again reoccupied, the Ukraine with ultimatums, armed inva­ could have developed in its own natural lution and the war against the Russian country could never aspire to normal sion, and occupation. Although Rus­ way, developing its intellectual poten­ oppressor, dozens of armed battalions conditions and to a normal standard of sian publicists wrote volumes about the tial, and using its natural resources for were in existence, aside from the legal living. Russians' love of Ukraine, the common the benefit of its people. army of the UNR. Political parties were We are now in circumstances very Slavic origin, the presumed similarities Why did the Ukrainian National often in disagreement, and did not esta­ similar to those of 1918: the empire has of language, culture and other interests, Republic not survive? It did not survive blish a mechanism for joint decision­ disintegrated, we are in the second year in the end the Russian chauvinists because of the low level of national making. As a result, the forces for of independence, but the social pro­ proved to be governed by other in­ awareness — even of some of its talent­ independence were divided. They did blems have not only not been solved, stincts, by a drive to enlarge their ed leaders, who, in the turbulent times not join forces to achieve their goal, and but have become more complex. 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In this elaborate composition, the movement and created a dramatic time on the American continent, was Next came the joyful and bright bandura and the orchestra comple­ mood toward the end. Highly chroma­ featured as a solo instrument with a Concerto by Dmytro Bortniansky. This mented each other in a tense, dramatic tic progressions again demonstrated the symphony orchestra on December 5, concerto was originally written for the succession. The first theme, in a minor full capacity of this marvelous Ukrai­ 1992, here in the small town of Rescue, harpsichord and a string orchestra. It key, was followed by a dance-like theme nian instrument. Again, the orchestra Calif. was completely unknown until 1985, in major tonality. Melodies, played by joined in for a grand finale to conclude In a world premiere, Ola Herasy- when the cellist Dmytro Markevych various orchestral instruments, were this exciting movement. menko Oliynyk performed the First discovered it in the archives of the often accompanied by rapid passages The composer was called to the stage American Concerto for Bandura and French National Library in Paris. on the bandura. In some sections the with applause. He took the oppor­ Orchestra, written by her husband, The tone quality of the bandura, as bandura sounded rich and exotic against tunity to reassure the audience composer Yuriy Oliynyk, with the played by the nimble fingers of Ms. the orchestral background. An elabo­ that, contrary to the program which Sierra Symphony. The orchestra was Herasymenko Oliynyk, seemed to be an rate cadenza for bandura, also in a vir­ listed him as having lived from 1685- conducted by Hank King. As an added ideal substitute for that of the harpsi­ tuoso style, led to the conclusion of the 1750, he was alive and well. He also attraction, the brilliant, recently dis­ chord. After an orchestral introduction, first movement with the entire orchestra corrected the program notes that listed covered Concerto in D Major by Dmy- the bandura came in bright and clear. joining in. Bortniansky as having been born in St. tro Bortniansky was also performed for The joyful exposition, with the bandura Petersburg, Russia, and assured the the first time on the bandura with a The dreamy second movement began and orchestra exchanging melodies and with an orchestral introduction. The audience that Bortniansky was a full- string orchestra. fast passages, was followed by a gentle blooded Ukrainian, born in Hlukhiv, The premiere was enhanced by the bandura came in with a joyful musical and lyrical development section in a message that seemed to stir happy Ukraine, while reminding everybody presence of Vasyi Herasymenko, Ola's minor key. that Ukraine is now an independent father, who designed the highly ad­ memories in the mind of this reviewer. With the return of the first theme in The mood became more and more country and fully reinstated on all world vanced 65-string concert bandura on maps. which the music was performed. This the recapitulation, the bouncy mood agitated as the back and forth ex­ event clearly demonstrated that the was fully restored. This led to a beauti­ changes between the bandura and the At the request of the audience, Ms. Ukrainian national instrument ful cadenza for bandura solo, which orchestra led to a powerful climax. The Herasymenko-Oliynyk played two solo in its advanced concert form, could exploited the various major and minor dreamy mood was restored with the encores, and again was rewarded by easily compete with other classi­ themes of the concerto. At the end, the return of the original theme. The generous applause. cal instruments on the most exclusive string orchestra joined the bandura for movement ended as softly, as it began. After the intermission, the concert and sophisticated world stages. an exuberant finale. This piece is The rhythmic, folklike dance charac­ was concluded with Symphony No. 4 by The orchestra began the program considered to be one of the best instru­ ter of the third movement became Felix Mendelssohn. This most popular with a performance of the "Overture to mental pieces by Bortniansky, the immediately evident. The orchestra of Mendelssohn's symphonies came off King Stephan" by Beethoven. This Ukrainian genius who was a contem­ followed the bandura with great enthu­ with a lot of spirit. interesting piece clearly showed its porary of Mozart. siasm in an intricate texture. The rapid The entire concert showed us once theatrical origin. Under the watchful Mr. Oliynyk's First American Con­ and difficult movement kept the players again that Ukrainian music not only eye of Maestro King, the orchestra certo for Bandura and Orchestra con­ on the alert. The bandura danced holds its own in comparison with world played well, and immediately seemed at sists of three contrasting movements. through the rhythmic melodic lines with music, but even sparkles with its own grace and ease. The display of various originality and exotic character. techniques in the bandura part made The American audience fully appre­ one wonder how one instrument can be ciated our composers, the bandura and High school students begin| so diverse in its application. the soloist, with repeated spontaneous USIA exchange program Another brilliant cadenza at the end applause. WASHINGTON — A group of 70 other one-third will support exchanges high school students from the former for up to four weeks. The sponsoring WINE Soviet Union, funded under the 1992 organizations interviewed the NIS Freedom Support Act, arrived in Wash­ students overseas and tested them for & ington for briefings on January 25. English-proficiency. They are part of a program admi­ The USIA is authorized under the ROSES nistered by the U.S. Information legislation to allocate up to 15 percent Agency that will eventually bring up of the total $20 million appropriated to 3,500 students from the newly funding to support American high independent states (NIS) to the United school students on programs in the NIS. CELEBRATE! States on a variety of exchange pro­ The first American students will partici­ grams. pate in the program this spring after a VALENTINES DAY Sen. Bill Bradley, (D-N.J.), who national competition is organized. AND introduced the legislation for the ex­ The United States Information change program, was to meet with the Agency is an independent foreign INTERNATIONAL NIS students on January 26. affairs agency within the executive The students, age 14-18, are from branch that explains and supports U.S. WOMENS DAY Russia, Ukraine, and Kazakhstan. foreign policy and national security with loved ones, friends After three days in Washington, they interests abroad through a wide range and family in Ukraine will meet with their host families and be of information programs. The agency assigned to high schools in several promotes mutual understanding be­ communities across the U.S., including tween the United States and other LANDMARK, LTD Buffalo, N.Y.; Kansas City, Mo.; Day­ countries through a series of educa­ toll free (800) 832-1789 ton, Ohio; Orlando, Fla.; Minneapolis, tional and cultural exchange activities. DC/MD/VA (703) 941-6180 Minn.; Sacramento, Calif.; and Sitka, The USIA's educational and cultural fax (703) 941-7587 Alaska. programs include the Fulbright acade­ In November 1992, the USIA award­ mic program, the International Visitor ed grants to AFS Intercultural Pro­ Program, the Citizen Exchanges Pro­ grams (AFS), Open Door Student gram, Arts America, book translations, Exchange, and the American Council of EngUsh teaching, and a network of Teachers of Russian to select students overseas libraries and cultural centers. for this exchange program. Two-thirds ' * Other programs include the Voice of of the funding for the program will America, Radio and TV Marti, and provide scholarships for NIS students WORLDNET statellite television on academic year programs and the system. Ukrainian aiaie as a wliulc, rather than on Balkan Airlines via superb Boeing 767-200ER individual people. Kuchma outlines... Instead we should be discussing why •f Monday departures from JFK + $21 an attempt is being made to change the •f Excellent service, perfect connection (Continued from page 2) ROUND state system, reorient our nation into TRIP Fulfilling our plan of action to stabilize something enigmatic, and why there are the economy is possible only if we people who consciously intend to 750 maintain political stability and peace fan the fires of civil war. I am confident ^699+$9 ONEWAY among all of our national groups. that any attempt to return to a centrally Balkan Political forces that are taking advan­ controlled socialist economy is not only HOLIDAYS Same rates from Kiev tage of the instability of socialism and without a future, but may lead to the 41E. 42nd St., #508, New Y)rk, NY 10017 are purposely agitating people to achieve most severe consequences and a socio­ Fax (212) 573-5538 • Tel: (212) 573-5530 Tickets issued in NYC their own goals, are attacking the political cataclysm. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993 No. 5 ing the removal of the city's Ukrainian Newsbriefs... presidential representative, Interfax reported on January 24. A leader of the I BOOK REVIEW: New collection of (Continued from page 2) Republican Movement of the Crimea, government and army in a confedera­ which organized the protest, told the tion of Moldovan, Dniester and Gagauz demonstrators that the population of I poems with universal significance republics, Moldovan and Russian me­ Sevastopil was engaged in a psychologi­ dia reported. A second meeting in cal war with its Ukrainian leaders. Yar Slavutych. Three Narratives and Six Poems. Slavuta Publishers: Edmonton, Bendery on January 13 only furthered Other speakers called on the Russian the stalemate. (RFE/RL Daily Report) 1992. 64 pages. Parliament to place Sevastopil under Russia's jurisdiction. (RFE/RL Daily by Dr. Wolodymyr Zyla in the narrative "Daughter Without a • TIRASPOL, Moldova — Gen. Report) Name." Here the intensity of feeling and Aleksandr Lebed warned in Pravda of Yar Slavutych is one of the better the originality of presentation make the January 20 that hostilities may resume • KYYIV — ''Many thousands" known poets in the Ukrainian diaspora poem memorable. The poem calls for "at any moment" in the city of Bendery reportedly participated in a demonstra­ today. His 30 years of creativity in tolerance and understanding for the tion organized by Kyyiv on January 18 on the right bank of the Dniester River demanding that Ukraine leave the CIS, Canada have been well documented in average human being. and called for a referendum to deter­ various literary journals, anthologies, To translate such poems is not easy — and that it retain a nuclear capability, mine whether the city should belong to ITAR-TASS reported. The demonstra­ and in individual collections. He de­ especially when trying to recreate the Moldova or to the left-bank "Dniester serves high praise, of course, for his originals and to render strict, full- tion was called to protest attempts by Republic." Largely Russified under former Communists in the Parliament hard work and his poetic ability. As a sounding rhymes. Mr. Tatchyn, a Soviet rule, Bendery is currently con­ poet he is a deeply cultured, sensitive specialist in electronics, did successfully to convene an extraordinary session of trolled by Russian insurgents, who have the Parliament that would consider the lyricist; he thus possesses qualities rare convey the meaning of the original, but pressured part of the Moldovan popu­ in our modern poetry. was not so successful insofar as rhyme is legalization of the Communist Party lation into leaving the city. At stake and mobilize support for Ukraine's The first rendition of Mr. Slavutych's concerned. Comparing his translations along with the city is a large surround­ with the Ukrainian originals, one can adherence to the CIS charter. (RFE/ poetry in English appeared in 1959, and ing rural area on the right bank, claimed RL Daily Report) titled "Oasis: Selected Poems," trans­ see that he preserves quite well the by the "Dniester Republic" and infil­ lated by Morse Manly. In 1974, "The rhythm and the general tonality of the trated by its forces. In the same inter­ • KYYIV — The Ukrainian Defense Conquerors of the Prairies," was pub­ originals. His vocabulary is well select­ view. Gen. Lebed called for the "Dnies­ Ministry has said that calls by the lished in Edmonton, translated by the ed and in most cases adequately repre­ ter Republic's" accession to the Russian officers' assembly of the Black Sea Fleet Australian poet R. H. Morrison. This sents Mr. Slavutych's originals. How­ Federation under a status similar to that to maintain the fleet under joint Ukrai­ collection had a second edition which ever, we find some shortcomings in of Finland within tsarist Russia. How­ nian-Russian control and withdraw the appeared in 1984 with the addition of conveying the author's profound emo­ ever, Gen. Lebed strongly implied in his Ukrainian Navy headquarters from the long poem "Plaint," translated by tional reaction to certain historical interviews that the independence of Sevastopil constitute interference in Roman Orest Tatchyn and the ballad events and in his reflections concerning Moldova as a whole was only a tempo­ Ukraine's internal affairs. According to "The Three," rendered by Zoria Orion- artifacts that surround his heroes. But, rary phenomenon and predicted the an Interfax report of January 26, na. The book was well received by this objection is less serious when Moldovan leaders will face criminal Defense Minister Konstantyn Morozov critics and had generally very posi­ considered in terms of the over-all prosecution. (RFE/RL Daily Report) has expressed his willingness to meet tive reviews. character of the abovementioned with the fleet's command to discuss the poems. This third book of English transla­ • SEVASTOPIL — Hundreds of officer's demands. (RFE/RL Daily The translations of short lyrics by Russian demonstrators were demand- Report) tions is the collection "Three Narratives Ms. Ferbey are adequate. Here the and Six Poems." It includes the long rhyme scheme is well preserved. The versified narratives "Solovetsky Pri­ translator is very sensitive to the decided in the Commonwealth, but soner," "Plaint" and "Daughter With­ original vocabulary, especially in its ine's position... others must be left to bilateral relations. out a Name," and is also translated by selection and proper use. Today's meeting has shown we have begun to respect each other." Mr. Tatchyn. It also includes five short The collection ends with the sonnet (Continued from page 1) lyrical poems, translated by Orysia "Trophies," translated by Mr. Kirkcon­ Prime Minister Leonid Kuchma, Ferbey, and a poem, "Trophies," trans­ nell, a renowned Canadian poet. He He also underlined that Ukraine, when asked in Minsk whether strategic lated by the late Watson Kirkconnell. most skillfully rendered the last six lines along with Turkmenistan and Mol­ nuclear weapons were discussed at the The narrative "The Solovetsky Pri­ of the work which are not only memor­ dova, had not signed the CIS Charter meeting said the matter was taken off soner" is of exceptional value because it able but are also indicative of Slavu- He added, "The essence of the Com­ the agenda, because both the Ukrainian vividly describes the 25 years of tych's future: monwealth will not change as a result. and Russian delegations said this is superhuman sufferings of the last Ukraine remains within the CIS as do their bilateral matter. leader of the Zaporozhian Kozaks, As once Prometheus wrought in days other states. There are no sanctions, no However, when asked a similar ques­ Petro Kalnyshevsky, perfidiously incar­ of old. limitations, no shortcomings that U- tions in Kyyiv, President Kravchuk told cerated by the order of the Russian The stars of language in our modern kraine will experience in any sphere. reporters that the status-quo remains. ruler, Catherine II. It presents cruelty sky Bilateral agreements will function, "We delineated the question of strategic that is hardly imaginable: Will trace me Lyre's galaxy of gold; agreements within the framework of the forces, describing them as nuclear In broken anguish, bowed with sad­ CIS will function. The CIS is working." forces." He added that negotiations on ness. And powers that from my trophies In addition to the CIS Charter, this question will continue between Like Jesus Christ in Herod's room. mount on high Ukraine did hold back from signing Ukraine and Russia. Within that dreary dungeon-fastness. Will for my soul through glory's vast another key document: one that pro­ Radio Liberty reported the leaders of Imprisoned man awaits his doom. abode vided for joint command of armed the four nuclear states where strategic March to the Future by a mighty forces of the CIS. President Kravchuk nuclear weapons are stationed — Rus­ No less sorrowful is the narrative road. said, "we are not members of any sia, Ukraine, Belarus and Kazakhstan "Plaint," which portrays the fate of an collective security arrangement, or joint — could not agree on ownership of exile and a dreamer, the first Ukrainian The collection is an appropriate one armed forces; we are party only to a these weapons. Russia had sought settler in the U.S., the Rev. Agapius for the English reader, for it provides collective strategic forces agreement as control over strategic forces, but U- Honcharenko. Cruelty is again featured poems with universal significance. long as such weapons are located on our kraine insisted that nuclear weapons on territory." its territory are the property of Ukraine. At a news conference in Minsk "All component parts of nuclear wea­ TORGSYN ТОРГСИН TORGSYN [11^7^546 following the summit meeting, Presi­ pons on Ukrainian territory are the (415) 752-5721 5542 Geary Blvd., San Francisco, CA 94121 (415) 752-5721 (FAX) dent Kravchuk commented: "There property of Ukraine," Deputy Defense are some questions which can only be Minister Ivan Bizhan told Reuters. WE HAVE ALL THE ITEMS WHICH ARE VERY POPULAR IN THE CIS

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The Ukrainian perspective on the news PRODUCT/SERVICE OF INTEREST: 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JANUARY 31, 1993 No. 5 professor of theology and religious Furor erupts in... studies at the University of Toronto. 1993 Ukrainian Music and Book Catalog Telephoned by The Weekly on January NEW! fromYevshan (Continued from page 1) 14, the Rev. Bilaniuk contended that "Patriarch Myroslav Cardinal Luba- Rome's decision shows "a manifest We are pleased to announce the 20th Anniversary edition of chivsky" in Lviv, and to the papal the Yevshan Catalog, featuring many new products and disregard for the established particula­ nuncio to Canada. rity and rights of the Synod and bishops special offers! Yevshan, North America's foremost distribu­ The letter deplores the appointment tor of Ukrainian music, will be celebrating 20 years in the of our Church." of an apostolic administrator as "a The Rev. Bilaniuk also asserted, music business, in the production and distribution of Ukrain­ serious breach of normal channels of ian music, and as a service to the Ukrainian community! "there are no apparent 'serious and protocol and relationship between the special reasons' why an apostolic ad­ To order your free copy, write to: Yevshan Corporation, Roman Apostolic See and the particu­ P.O. Box 325, Beaconsfield, Quebec, Canada H9W 5T8 ministrator should be appointed. lar Patriarchal Ukrainian Greek-Ca­ Bishop Isidore Borecky is in excellent or call our TOLL FREE number: 1-800-265-9858 tholic Church," and speaks of "con­ health, physically and mentally. The flicts, ...rejection of obedience to the finances of the Eparchy of Toronto are apostolic administrator, the crossing in perfect order. Bishop Isidore has ATTENTION NEW JERSEY INSUREDS!!! over of clergy and faithful to other successfully staffed all of his parishes jurisdictions, disintegration of orga­ is your auto insurance presently in the JUA or MTF? with priests, and continues to do so." nized ecclesial life and financial sup­ Think you're overpaying for your policy? A murkier issue is the charge that the port, etc." as possible consequences if Can't get that good service you need & deserve? Rev. Danylak was not even on the the appointment stands. This letter is Then we are the one you are looking for!!! Synod's Hst of three candidates for the now being circulated among the clergy DdN'T WAIT OR HESITATE position in Toronto, which would put of the eparchy and, according to the CALL US TODAY!!! the Vatican in even starker conflict with Rev. Tataryn, about 50 to 60 signatures the Ukrainian Synod's right and autho­ ALEXANDER E. SMAL & CO. have been affixed already. rity to administer its internal affairs. Hordynsky, Pastushenko, Smal The Rev. Tataryn also stated, when The Rev. Danylak contends that the reached the following day, that he had INSURANCE — REAL ESTATE names of the candidates were to have been chosen to head a delegation of (201) 761-7500 FAX: (201) 761-4918 remained a secret, and thus any specu­ clergy that would head to Ottawa to lation in this area is just that (see issue a protest to the nuncio, and that he interview). However, this information was encouraging the faithful of all has apparently been widely circulated. THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION parishes to write letters of protest to the The Rt. Rev. Myron Stasiv, vicar announces papal nuncio, the Vatican, and to general of the eparchy and pastor of the Cardinal Lubachivsky: Church of St. Mary the Protectress in The Ukrainian TV program "Kon- Toronto, is a staunch supporter of the SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS takt," given access during a break in the Rev. Danylak's appointment. Contact­ Toronto clergy's deliberations, tele­ ed by The Weekly on January 25, he FOR THE ACADEMIC YEAR 1993/94 vised the comments of some of those readily conceded that the Rev. assembled at St. Demetrius, on January Danylak was not a candidate for According to the June 1988 eligibility requirements 24. The Rev. Roman Hankevych, mitred the Toronto Eparchy, but contended a) The scholarships will be awarded to FULL-TIME UNDERGRADUATE archpriest from Hamilton, Ontario, and that "the apostolic capital was not STUDENTS (studying towards their first bachelor's degree) attending president of the (Canadian) National bound by the slate of candidates pre­ accredited colleges or universities and to HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES who Council on the Ukrainian Patriarchate, sented to it by the Ukrainian Synod of will be attending such institutions of higher learning in the filing calendar said: "Rome completely ignored the Bishops and the eparchy is better off year. Graduate students are ineligible to apply. wishes of our Synod of Bishops. Its with the Rev. Danylak than with the proposition was to assign an auxiliary candidates proposed." b)The candidate must have been an ACTIVE DUES-PAYING UNAMEMBERfor for Bishop Borecky. Instead they as­ at least TWO YEARS by the end of March of the filing year. The Rev. Stasiv also pointed to signed an administrator. This is a great Cardinal Lubachivsky's letter extend­ Applicants will be judged on the basis of: insult to His Excellency, who has ing congratulations to both the Rev. overseen this eparchy so very ably for 46 Danylak and to Metropolitan-design­ 1. financial need years." 2. course of study ate Michael Bzdel, published in the Bishop Borecky also attended the January 6 issue of the Winnipeg week­ 3. scholastic record meeting, and spoke to "Kontakt's" 4. involvement in Ukrainian community and student life ly, Postup. The Rev. Stasiv claimed that cameras, protesting that he had never if the archbishop of Lviv gave his DUE DATES for applications and documents: been personally contacted about the approbation, there could be no further impending decision to have him re­ valid debate. Your comleted, signed & dated application due by MARCH 31, 1993 placed, and saying that he and the many All required documents & photograph due by MAY 1, 1993 The Rev. Petro Galadza, a pastor in priests with whom he had worked over Scarborough, Ontario, also spoke to To apply for the 1993/94 scholarship you must use the NEW APPLICATION FORM the years had been done a great injus­ wtiich can be obtained by writing to: The Weekly, and presented quite a tice. He went on to wonder if the different view, asserting that "the UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Vatican wished to "demonstrate that Toronto Eparchy shook the Uniate 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, N.J. 07302 everything that has been built up to date inferiority complex 20 years ago. The [in his eparchy] is improper, and that it promises of Vatican II [the Second will follow a different form." Vatican Council of 1963] became a Another opponent of the Vatican's reality here. It would be wrong to turn Л visual history of Ulcraine! move is the Rt. Rev. Petro Bilaniuk, back the clock. The pope himself has iRe-iive the^ dramatic^ramatic events leadingleadini 'to independence! who serves as a mitred archpriest at St. ти:. .- ... dpQ of its kind!mm і insisted on our need to regain our This is the only comprehensive: Nicholas parish in Toronto and is also a heritage. According to the decree of the council, the Eastern Catholic Churches Experts warn... (which includes the Ukrainian Church) (Continued from page 5) are duty bound to rule themselves in the former Soviet Union should be • according to their own traditions, and priority concerns for the first 100 that tradition is a tradition of synods. days of your new administration. We So, synodal decisions should be respect­ encourage you to work with the ed." governments of Russia and the CIS A senior official of the lay Brother­ republics to continue and accelerate hood of Ukrainian Catholics of Ca­ the arms reduction process. nada, who wished not to be named, We also propose a carrot-and- echoed this sentiment, saying that such stick approach of applying economic appointments should be up to Ukrai­ leverage on the former soviet repub­ nian Catholic hierarchs, and that no lics to fulfill their non-nuclear decision should be made over their pledges. The United States govern­ heads. UKRAINE ment, in cooperation with other In recent weeks. Bishop Borecky's major powers, should develop a position has not always been clear. In THIRD JOURNEY TO INDEPENDENCE package of economic incentives and, the week immediately following the Zk Written and produced by Luba N. Dmytryk ^ if need be, economic sanctions, to official announcement of the Rev. ensure that Ukraine and other for­ Danylak's appointment, he spoke out to Ф It's the perfect gift for all occasions. 4 mer Soviet republics ratify the voice his dismay at not being consulted і Avoid the Christmas * rush. Order your tape today!^ START agreement and the Nuclear and to oppose his removal. Later he Non-Proliferation Treaty. attended an old-calendar New Year's й Only $35.00 (plus $4.50 s 8 H). *Ask about our free holiday gift-wrap service! Controlling and reducing nuclear service, conducted by the Rev. Stasiv on 2 (From Canada call: 416-626-5649) In the Continental U.S. call toll-free: weapons in the former Soviet Union January 14, greeting the Rev. 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Friday, February 5 reliance Michigan Federal Credit Union and the Ukrainian National Association COLUMBUS, Ohio: The Ukrainian PREVIEW OF EVENTS Detroit District Committee invite the Students Club at Ohio State University public to attend an estate planning and and the Ukrainian Cultural Association Foundation invites the Ukrainian com­ W. Chicago Ave., at 2 p.m. The concert is life insurance seminar conducted by of Ohio are jointly sponsoring a perfor­ munity for a meeting and discussion with being held in memory of Dr. Stefan Andrew W. Mychalowych, partner in the mance of the musical ensemble Fata visiting Ukrainian parliamentarians Ivan Wojtowycz, benefactor and member of law firm of Haliw, Siciliano, and Mycha­ Morgana to be held on the university Zayets, chairman of the National Coun­ the UIMA board of directors. lowych, and Robert M. Cook, director of campus. The show is at 9-11:30 p.m. and cil, and Oleksander Kotsiuba, chairman of insurance operations for the Ukrainian will be at the Distillery, 1896 N. High St. the Commission on Legislation and National Association. The seminar will For further information contact Katya, Lawfulness. The meeting will take place Tuesday, February 16 be held at 3 p.m. at Immaculate Con­ (614) 294-1978, or Bohdan, (614) 294- at 7 p.m., at the Holy Family Ukrainian ception Ukrainian Catholic Grade 1737. Catholic National Shrine, 4250 Hare- EDMONTON: The Canadian Institute School, 29500 Westbrook. Admission is wood Road. For more information, of Ukrainian Studies seminar series free. presents loan Rebosapca, professor of Saturday, February 6 please contact the foundation, (202) 347- 4264. Slavic languages and literatures at the University of Bucharest, and currently YONKERS, N.Y.: The Organization for visiting professor at the Department of Sunday, February 28 Wednesday, February 10 the Defense of Lemkivshchyna invites Slavic and East European Studies at the the public to a Valentine Dance, with University of Alberta, who will speak on BOSTON: The Ukrainian Medical Asso­ WINNIPEG: Orysia Tracz will be guest music by Crystal, to be held at the SUM- "Ukrainians in Romania"(in Ukrainian). ciation of North America, New England speaker at the Alpha Omega Alumnae St. A center, 301 Palisade Ave., beginning at The lecture will be held in the Heritage Chapter, invites the public to a lecture by Valentine's membership meeting which is 9 p.m. Donation: $10; students, $7. Lounge, Athabasca Hall, at 7:30 p.m. Dr. Juriy Savyckyj who will speak on Proceeds will go to the Ukrainian Relief open to the public, to be held at the "Psychiatric Medicine in Ukraine," to be Fund. For further information or tickets, investors Syndicate Ltd., Head Office, held at the John Hancock Conference contact Steve Howansky, (203) 762-5912, Third Floor Reception Area, 447 Portage Saturday, February 19 Center, 40 Trinity Place; (Exit 22 off the or George Kowalczyk, (914) 476-5549. Ave., (Portage and Memorial), at 7 p.m. Mass. Pike — Prudential Copley Square), Ms. Tracz's topic is "Songs Your NEW YORK: Pianist Volodymyr Vyn- at 4:30 p.m. The presentation, to be PARMA, Ohio: St. Vladimir's Ukrai­ Mother Should Never Have Taught nytsky will hold a master class as part of supplemented by a slideshow, is an nian Orthodox Cathedral is holding its You? Erotic Symbolism in Ukrainian the Music at the Institute series to be held account of the speaker's fact-finding annual "Poltavsky Vechir" in the church Folk Songs." The presentation will be 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. at the Ukrainian Insti­ lecture tour of Ukrainian psychiatric hall. Cocktails begin at 6 p.m. The dance supplemented by audio tapes. tute of America, 2 E. 79th St. Admission hospitals and offers observations on begins promptly at 9:30 p.m. Entertain­ is free. aspects of Ukrainian society from a ment during dinner and music for dancing psychiatric perspective. Admission: Saturday, February 13 will be by Fata Morgana. For further Sunday, February 21 voluntary donation to be applied for the information and for tickets, contact Vera advancement of psychiatric medicine in PHILADELPHIA: A Ukie singles Va­ Кар, (216) 864-5828. Ukraine. Refreshments will be served. lentine Party will be held at Ulana's, 205 WARREN, Mich.: The Ukrainian Self- Bainbridge St., Society Hill (one block Sunday, February 7 south of South Street), beginning at 9 p.m. Meet, mingle and dance to top PLEASE NOTE: Preview items must be received one week before desired LECANTO, Fla.: A Country, Western Ukrainian and American sounds. A date of publication. 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Modern Art presents a concert by the information (type of event, date, time, place, admission, sponsor, etc.) — piano duo Valentina Lisitsa and Alexei typed and in the English language — along with the phone number of a person Tuesday, February 9 Kuznetsoff in a program of works by who may be reached during daytime hours for additional information, to: Chopin, Shostakovich, Liszt and Rach­ Preview of Events, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, WASHINGTON: The U.S.-Ukraine maninoff to be held at the UIMA, 2320 N.J. 07302.

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A PROGRESS REPORT, UPDATED LIST OF МЮ DONORS AND THANKS FROM CCRT thanks aU of its donors for their past generosity. Special thanks go THE CHILDREN OF CHORNOBYL RELIEF to those who have already mailed large donations earmarked for the "MRI FUND Friends' Fund" as of January 15. 1993: $2,465: In Memoriam. Basil Melnych3m.//$2.000: Ms. JuUa Tyng.// The Executive Board and volunteers at the Children of Chornobyl Relief $1,000 donors: the Bohoslovetz-Kunko Family; Dr. & Mrs. A. It V. Fimd extend their heartfelt thanks to the many donors who gave so Burachinsky; Ms. E. Czepizak; Bfr. & Mrs. O. Dackiw; Florida Emergency generously during our year-end fimdraising campaign» especially to those Physicians; Mr. M. Gooley; Donors In Memoriam of Dr. W. Gudz; Mr. J. who became members of our '*MRI Friends' Fund". Since February of Gulycz; the CCRF Chapter in HARTFORD. CT; the HerUnsky Family; Mr. & 1990, CCRF has completed ten airlifts, and shipped over 700 tons of Mrs. B. Hlushewsky; the Ukrainian-American Cultural Club of HOUSTON. humanitarian relief - mostly medical supplies -to Ukraine. The value of TX; Mr. & MIS. J. Iwaniw; Mi, J. Iwasiutyn; Mx, & Mrs. L. Kurylko; In this cargo is estimated at $32 million dollars. In 1992 alone, we carried Memoriam. Dr. J. Kushnir; Dr. & Mrs. G. Kuzma; Dr. & Bfrs. J. Maryniuk; out four airlifts and a separate, major shipment of $314,000 dollars' worth Dr. & Mrs. Z. & N. Matkiwsky; the Ukrainian-American Senior Society of of anti-leukemia medicine. Without the direct Involvement, and financial MIAMI. FL; Mr. & ВЛгв. M. Nosal; Mi. & Mrs. L. & Z. Olesnycky; Ms. I. S. support of the Ukrainian-American community, none of this would have Okhrjrmowych; the Assumption Church Seniors' Club of PERTH AbTOOY. been possible. N.J.; Mr. & Mrs. N. and I. Rakush; Dr. G. Rusyn; the United Ukrainian ReUef Committee of SARASOTA. FL; Dr. Шог Sawczuk; Mi, M. Strilka; Dr. In 1993, CCRF plans to begin the installation of a $2.5 million dollar & Mrs. G. Szczerbaniuk; Mr. & Mis. L. and I. Trach; Dr. M. L. Trach; Mi. Magnetic Resonance Imaging diagnostic system (MRI) which is being O. Trach; Mi. J. Wolosenko; Mi. W. Wolowodiuk; Rev. & Мів. W. donated by the Siemens Corporation of Germany. The Ami marks a Wronsky; the Estate of Dr. G. Yano// $500 Donors: Anonymous; The critical breakthrough in the international Chornobyl relief effort. It is an Ukrainian-American Veterans Post #21 in BRIDGEPORT. CT; Mi. B. ideal diagnostic tool for children who have already been exposed to Holowid; Dr. Orest Kozicky; BIr. & Ms. A. & E. Kuc; Mr. E. Kuchta; Mi. & radiation, since it circumvents the health risks involved in X-Rays, or Ms. M. & A. Kurylak; Dr. & Bfrs. J. Kyzyk; Prof, and Ms. J. & A. Leshko; other, conventional means of radio-diagnostics. Ms. L. Lapychak-Lesko; Dr. D. Motuz; Mr. & Mis. J. Motuz; Ms. M. Markiw- Mynhier; Ms. E, Ratycz; Mi. E. Rokisky; Mi. S. Rywak; Mi. & Ms. W. & J. Only one obstacle remains before this exciting project can be realized: Shabych; Ukrainian SelfReUance Hartford (CT) Federal Credit Union; ВЛг. & CCRF must obtain over $250,000 in start-up funding to pay for the Ms. E. Wardyga; Mr. & Ms. M. & B. ZaUpsky. "infrastructure" of the BfRI system. This includes the cost of installation, labor, reagents, and travel expenses for the Siemens staff which will need Tax-Deductible Donations to travel from Germany to Ukraine to oversee the project. To date, CCRF may be mailed to: has raised $72,352.91 for the MRI, including an initial deposit of $25,000 The Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund which has already been sent to Siemens. Negotiations are underway for 272 Old Short HiUs Road major contributions from other sources. In the short run, we are looking Short HiUs. New Jersey 07078 for another 40 donors to donate $1,000 or more, to enable Siemens to begin the first phase of the installation process. Any donors who respond (If you would like to have your donation to this appeal with a donation of $500 or more will have their names earmarked for the BfRI Friends' Fund listed on a special plaque at the entrance of the MRI Unit in the Lviv please make a note to that effect Regional Center for Chornobyl Problems. on your check or money order.) 272 Old Short Hills Road, Short Hills. New Jersey 07078 201-376-5140; Fax: 201-376-4988 272 Old Short Hills Road, Short Hills, New Jersey 07078 201-376-5140; Fax: 201-376-4988