Inside: l Ukrainian dancemaster Chester Kuc dies – page 4 l Workshop on Holodomor held in Yonkers – page 7 l UKELODEON: activities in CT and NJ – pages 18-19

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXI No. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 $1/$2 in Canadian PM Tymoshenko’s lawyer stripped establishes Office of his national deputy’s mandate of Religious Freedom by Zenon Zawada Special to The Ukrainian Weekly New ambassador has ties KYIV – With one hand, Ukrainian to Ukrainian Catholic Church President Viktor Yanykovych was shaking hands with (EU) leaders in Brussels two weeks ago, pledging to commit to rule of law and equality before the law. With the other hand, he was direct- ing his administration, which has allegedly manipulated the mass media and arranged for national dep- uties to be kicked out of Parliament in recent weeks. These campaigns have upset European Union leaders, who have intensified their warnings that Frank Gunn/Canadian Press Ukraine’s Euro-integration efforts Prime Minister Stephen Harper of Canada with could be undermined. Ambassador Dr. Andrew Bennett of the Office of The incident drawing the most www.tymoshenko.ua Religious Freedom. attention is the March 6 court ruling Serhiy Vlasenko, the lead defense attorney for imprisoned opposition leader that stripped the parliamentary man- , had his national deputy’s mandate removed by a Kyiv OTTAWA – Prime Minister Stephen Harper on date of National Deputy Serhiy February 19 announced the establishment of the court on March 6. Mr. Vlasenko is seen above at the European Court of Vlasenko, 46, the defense attorney for Human Rights with the opposition leader’s daughter, Eugenia Tymoshenko, Office of Religious Freedom within the Department of imprisoned opposition leader Yulia on August 28, 2012. Foreign Affairs and International Trade. The office Tymoshenko. With his legal immunity will be dedicated to promoting freedom of religion or gone, he predicted he could be prose- to end politically motivated persecu- declared their “unprecedently harsh” belief around the world. cuted and imprisoned. tions of opposition leaders and to abide opposition to Mr. Vlasenko’s persecu- He also announced the appointment of Dr. Andrew “Most likely, I’ll be arrested in three by their international commitments to tion, as reported by the newspaper Bennett, who has ties to the Ukrainian Catholic weeks,” he told reporters in late the rule of law and democracy.” Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung. Church, as ambassador to the office. Faced with such criticism, President January, stating that the potential On March 4, the German Foreign “Around the world, violations of religious freedom criminal charges carry three- to sev- Yanukovych and state officials have Affairs Ministry invited Ukraine’s are widespread and they are increasing,” said the en-year prison terms. “These are real- repeatedly fallen back on the defense prime minister. “Dr Bennett is a man of principle and istic things that will occur in the near- Ambassador to Germany Pavlo Klimkin deep convictions and he will encourage the protec- est future.” for talks, during which its diplomats (Continued on page 5) tion of religious minorities around the world so all The Kyiv Higher Administrative can practice their faith without fear of violence and Court ruled that Mr. Vlasenko violated repression.” the law in moonlighting as Ms. The new ambassador is also a religious leader in Tymoshenko’s defense attorney while U.S. is “deeply concerned” his capacity as subdeacon and cantor with both the at the same time serving as a national Holy Cross Eastern Catholic Chaplaincy and St. John deputy in Parliament. about anti-opposition moves the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Shrine, both in Ottawa, As his defense, Mr. Vlasenko cited a and as vice-president and chairman of the legal technicality, stating that he’s Below is the text of the statement to the press released on March 5 in Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute been defending Ms. Tymoshenko as a Washington by Acting Deputy Spokesperson Patrick Ventrell of the Office of Foundation. civic defender, not as an attorney, the Spokesperson, U.S. Department of State. According to the biography released by the which anyone can do. Western gov- Canadian government, Dr. Bennett is a public servant ernments indicated that they’re more The United States is deeply concerned by recent steps taken in Ukraine and academic with an extensive educational back- concerned about the bigger picture of to remove members of Parliament from the Rada. We note with particular ground in history, political science and religious stud- political persecution in Ukraine rath- concern efforts to deprive Serhiy Vlasenko, a member of Parliament and ies. He holds a B.A. in history from Dalhousie er than legal nuances. defense counsel for former Prime Minister [Yulia] Tymoshenko, of his seat University, an M.A. in history from McGill University, “Vlasenko’s mandate was removed in Parliament, his corresponding immunity from prosecution and his right and a Ph.D. in political science from the University of disregarding the calls of the interna- to travel outside Ukraine. These actions appear to be politically motivated Edinburgh. He is in the process of completing a part- tional community,” tweeted Jacek due to his connection with Mrs. Tymoshenko. time degree in theology in Eastern Christian Studies Protasiewicz, vice-president of the We also note with concern the High Administrative Court’s extra-judi- at the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute of European Parliament. “I’m afraid that cial decision last month to annul the mandates of independent Members of Eastern Christian Studies at St. Paul University in this is one more step backwards from Parliament Pavlo Baloha and Oleksander Dombrovsky. These actions cre- Ottawa. signing the [Ukraine-EU] Association ate an atmosphere that inhibits political competition and freedom of He has worked for the Privy Council Office, Export Agreement.” expression. Development Canada and Natural Resources Canada The court rulings “appear to be The United States urges Ukrainian authorities to honor the will of in a wide variety of analytical, research and corporate politically motivated” owing to Mr. Ukrainian voters as expressed in the October 2012 parliamentary elec- roles. He has also held roles as professor and dean at Vlasenko’s connection with Ms. tions. We call on the Ukrainian authorities to end politically motivated Augustine College in Ottawa, as a scholar expert on Tymoshenko, said the U.S. State prosecutions of opposition leaders and to abide by their international Department in a March 5 statement. commitments to the rule of law and democracy. (Continued on page 7) “We call on the Ukrainian authorities 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 No. 10 Radio Liberty celebrates 60 years of promoting principles of democracy Patriarch honors Cardinal Husar States, enjoyed special popularity and the WASHINGTON – “Listen! Listen! Today, casting from overseas, it was our station. respect of young people, Plast Ukrainian – The head of the Ukrainian Greek- Scouting Organization members and intel- a new radio station, Liberation, begins its And as a result of Radio Liberty, we were Catholic Church (UGCC), Patriarch broadcasts.” able to speak to our fellow citizens,” Ms. lectuals. “He is an embodiment of the faith Sviatoslav Shevchuk, expressed his high which he preaches. He loves people and his Those words, spoken by broadcaster Alekseyeva said. “I’m convinced that the appreciation for the role of Cardinal Sergei Dubrovsky on March 1, 1953, were rapid informing of an entire huge country word is very just and wise. People feel that,” Lubomyr Husar in the spiritual life of said writer Yevhen Sverstiuk in his com- the first to be transmitted by Radio that there existed a human rights move- Ukrainian Christianity in a commentary to Liberty, a new voice with a mission to pro- ment was possible because of the exis- ment about the major archbishop emeritus. ICTV on the cardinal’s 80th birthday. “His (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) mote “the principles of democracy” to tence of Radio Liberty.” Beatitude Lubomyr is a phenomenon in the Russian listeners behind the Iron Curtain. Dignitaries including Karel spiritual life of the Ukrainian Christianity. Yanukovych wants EU agreements fulfilled Sixty years later, friends of Radio Schwarzenberg, deputy prime minister We will be able to understand that phenom- Liberty (Radio Svoboda, as it is known in and minister of foreign affairs of the Czech enon only with time. Obviously, a spiritual KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor ) gathered in Washington, Prague Republic, home to RFE/RL’s headquarters, phenomenon has more invisible aspects Yanukovych has demanded that the gov- and Moscow to celebrate its legacy and praised the work of Radio Liberty. In a let- than visible ones. The return of the head of ernment fulfill all of the agreements need- future as one of the most respected sourc- ter celebrating its anniversary, Mr. UGCC to Kyiv is perhaps one of the most ed for the signing of the Association es of independent journalism throughout Schwarzenberg wrote, “Always a reliable impressive events of this time. His Beatitude Agreement with the EU, which were the Russian Federation and beyond. provider of unbiased, uncensored and bal- Lubomyr really prayed hard for it and suf- achieved with EU representatives. “[Radio Liberty is] journalism which is anced news... Radio Liberty has been fered for it, and the Lord helped him to real- Speaking at an enlarged Cabinet of guided by an independent, skeptical, con- everything that totalitarian media are not.” ize that. And we actually returned to our Ministers meeting on February 27, he said: stant iterative search for factual reality, In Moscow, Russian Service Director capital from where we were driven away “I’m demanding that the government verifiable facts, context and consideration Masha Gessen met with U.S. Ambassador many centuries ago,” Patriarch Sviatoslav unconditionally fulfill the agreements that of many points of view,” said Kevin Klose, to Russia Michael McFaul, who congratu- said according to February 27 news reports. were reached with the leadership of the Acting President and CEO of RFE/RL, at an lated Radio Liberty on its anniversary. In addition, he noted that Cardinal Husar European Council and the European event commemorating the anniversary Additionally, the Moscow bureau was con- showed the world that the Ukrainian Greek- Commission. We should take the necessary today at the company’s Washington nected via video link with colleagues Catholic Church is “a Church of global efforts to sign the Association Agreement bureau. “That kind of journalism is a first, throughout RFE/RL to toast Radio dimension.” Patriarch Sviatoslav under- during the Eastern Partnership summit.” At powerful step to allowing communities of Svoboda, and included a poignant recol- scored that Cardinal Husar is “the spiritual the same time, the president expressed people to share uncensored information... lection by Ruslan Gelischanow, deputy father of our nation. People who do not confidence that Ukraine should continue to actively seek a mutually acceptable model so they can get a very clear picture of the director of the Russian Service, of learning identify themselves with our Church and of cooperation with the Customs Union. issues in front of them.” about Radio Liberty as a 5-year-old in a even those, who do not identify themselves “Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan are not The modern Radio Liberty is a multi- displaced persons camp in Germany. with Ukraine or Ukrainian people, respect only trading partners and neighbors for us, media, 24-hour news operation across In the days and weeks following the and listen to him. His profound voice and but also brotherly countries with which we nine time zones, broadcasting on radio, launch of the 1953 Russian broadcast, Godly opinion really move many people.” are united by many centuries of common video, satellite, mobile and Internet plat- Radio Liberty added programming in (Religious Information Service of Ukraine) forms. Its extensive network of journalists other languages of the , history,” Mr. Yanukovych said. (Ukrinform) can be found in Moscow, Prague and New including Ukrainian (beginning in 1954), Husar celebrates 80th birthday Yanukovych considers pardoning Lutsenko York City, and includes freelancers Georgian, Armenian, Azeri, and the lan- LVIV – On February 26, the major arch- throughout the Russian Federation, guages of Central Asia. In 1955 the radio KYIV – President bishop emeritus of the Ukrainian Greek- Europe and Israel. The service has com- set up transmitters in Taiwan to make its said at a press conference on March 1 that Catholic Church, Cardinal Lubomyr Husar pleted its move to a new bureau in Russian-language programs available to he is going to consider the issue of pardon- celebrated his 80th birthday. That day, in St. Moscow, an open and flexible workspace residents in eastern parts of Siberia and ing former Internal Affairs minister Yurii George Cathedral in Lviv, a hierarchical litur- complete with a state-of-the-art television along the Soviet Union’s Pacific coast. Lutsenko if the court of appeals leaves his gy on the occasion was celebrated by studio. Radio Liberty and its sister station, sentence unchanged. “There will be a cas- Patriarch Sviatoslav in concelebration with Recently, the Russian service enhanced Radio Free Europe, which broadcast to sation trial, and if it does not release him, I the bishops of UGCC. Two days later, on its live video streams and provided unique Eastern Europe, merged in 1976 under will consider the question of pardon. Then February 28 in the Patriarchal Cathedral of reporting from major events, including the name RFE/RL. Broadcasting to 21 it will be my turn,” he said. At the same UGCC in Kyiv, a thanksgiving prayer service Moscow’s “March of Millions” protest, the countries in 28 languages, and with over time, Mr. Yanukovych said he did not want and a meeting of Cardinal Husar with the trial of members of the punk-collective 400 full-time journalists, 750 freelancers, to influence the court’s ruling. “There representatives of UGCC youth communities Pussy Riot, the struggle of rights activists and 19 local bureaus, RFE/RL is one of the should be no pressure on the court from the were held. Bishop Borys Gudziak said that and the ongoing controversy surrounding most comprehensive multimedia news president. So we have to wait for some he met with Father Husar 45 years ago and U.S.-Russian adoptions. operations in the world. that the priest, then serving in the United Lyudmila Alekseyeva, Russian human RFE/RL is a private, independent inter- (Continued on page 12) rights leader, Nobel Peace Prize nominee national news organization whose pro- and stalwart Radio Liberty supporter, grams – radio, Internet and television – joined author and journalist David Satter reach influential audiences in 21 coun- in a “Dialogue on Liberty” discussion at tries. It is funded by the U.S. Congress he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 the RFE/RL Washington event on March 1. through the Broadcasting Board of T U W “Radio Liberty was not a station broad- Governors (BBG). An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Yearly subscription rate: $65; for UNA members — $55. 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INTERVIEW: ‘Gulag’ author Applebaum on enduring ‘distortions’ of Stalinism

RFE/RL one of the conclusions I came to was that uncles cut off all contact from one another, in – but it tries to deal with it selectively. So the numbers were, in the end, inadequate. order to avoid being tainted as well. Families there is very little discussion of the Gulag; Anne Applebaum is a columnist with The And I will read a passage from that part broke apart, friendships ended, fear there is very little discussion of industrial- Washington Post and director of Global of “Gulag” that I think explains it quite well: weighed heavily on those who remained ization even or collectivization. And there is Transitions at the Legatum Institute. She is “A single round number of dead victims behind, even when they did not die.” quite a lot of emphasis placed on Stalin’s also author of the 2004 book “Gulag: A would be extremely satisfying, particularly Thank you. Your book makes the victory in the second world war and on History” and last year’s “Iron Curtain: The since it would allow us to compare Stalin argument that the Gulag was not tan- what the current Russian leadership thinks Crushing of Eastern Europe, 1944-1956.” directly with Hitler or with Mao. Yet even if gential to Stalinism but was an integral of as the most glorious moments in Soviet RFE/RL’s Robert Coalson spoke with Ms. we could find one, I’m not sure it would part of his economic, social and political history. This, of course, is extremely distort- Applebaum about the enduring legacy of the really tell the whole story of suffering system. Could you elaborate on that? ing because it leaves out the context of that Gulag in Russia. either. No official figures, for example, can victory and what it really cost Russia and possibly reflect the mortality of the wives It is very hard to separate the history of Russians. And it gives modern Russians a the Gulag from the history of the Soviet very skewed view of their past. I’d like to begin by asking you to read and children and aging parents left behind, Union. It was, in some ways, the logical con- The danger about forgetting Stalin is not a passage from your book “Gulag,” to since their deaths were not recorded sepa- sequence of so many other policies. The so much that it will repeat itself, because give people a sense of how powerfully rately. During the war, old people starved to Gulag had two functions. No. 1, it had a history doesn’t ever really repeat itself in written it is. This passage is from your death without ration cards: had their con- punitive function. It created fear. It was the exact same way. But it can leave appendix, in which you discuss the diffi- vict son not been digging coal in Vorkuta, very spread out, it had branches all over Russians insensitive to some of the flaws culties involved in answering the seem- they might have lived. Small children suc- the Soviet Union and everybody knew that still exist in their society which are left ingly simple question of how many peo- cumbed easily to epidemics of typhus and measles in cold, ill-equipped orphanages: about it. Everybody was aware that it exist- over from that time. In other words, much ple did Stalin kill. Maybe you could say a ed. It wasn’t some kind of hidden part of of what is wrong in Russia now, or what few words before you read it. had their mothers not been sewing uni- forms in Kengir, they might have lived too. society. It functioned as something that seems unfair in Russia now, these are I needed a whole chapter, really, to “Nor can any figures reflect the cumula- would scare people, but it also had a very things that are left over from the past. explain the numbers, because the numbers tive impact of Stalin’s repressions on the life important economic function. There are still institutions that exist vary depending on how you look at them. and health of whole families. A man was The Gulag actually had the task of dig- from the past. The way the prison system You can look at the numbers of dead in the tried and shot as an ‘enemy of the people’; ging coal mines, of digging uranium mines, works; the way the judicial system works; archives. You can look at numbers of dead his children grew up in orphanages and gold mines. The Gulag was enormous at its the role of the political police, which is in that we know from other sources. You can joined criminal gangs; his mother died of height in the late 1940s, early 1950s, which some ways unchanged for the last 30-40 add them up in different kinds of ways. But stress and grief; his cousins and aunts and really was its height. It was an enormous years. Its power goes up and down, but it is economic empire, controlling factories and always there. And the fact that Russians whole areas of Russia. Northeast Russia don’t feel more sensitive about these insti- was settled by the Gulag – prisoners and tutions, that they don’t feel a deeper desire guards. Some of the Far Northern cities to reform them and change them, I think, is UWC president concludes Brussels visit were effectively built by the Gulag – partly because they haven’t dwelled on, Vorkuta, Norilsk, cities like that. thought about, or absorbed the lessons of importance of signing the EU-Ukraine UWC It also distorted in some ways the way Soviet history. Association Agreement, which will send a the Soviet Union thought about economics. TORONTO – Ukrainian World Congress And one of the reasons they haven’t is positive signal to the people of Ukraine So, when a large deposit of coal was discov- that the current Russian leadership doesn’t President Eugene Czolij on March 1 con- while providing a strong stimulus to ered in the Far North, the Russians didn’t, want them to. There is an active attempt to cluded a five-day working visit to Brussels, democracy and social progress in the coun- as one would have done in Alaska, they suppress discussion or to keep discussion Belgium, during which he met with high- try. He also highlighted concrete actions by didn’t send a few teams of workers to work focused only on positive aspects of the past. ranking officials of the European Union the EU that demonstrate its commitment to there for a few weeks and then send them Some argue that Stalin was a good (EU) and Belgium to discuss Ukraine’s Ukraine. back again to recover and then go back up manager, that he won the war, that he Euro-integration. The beginning of the visit The EU officials expressed their support again. Instead, because they had free labor, left the country stronger than he found coincided with the 16th EU-Ukraine for Ukraine’s Euro-integration. They because they weren’t counting costs, they it. You don’t have a lot of patience for Summit on February 25. stressed, however, that Ukraine’s authori- built enormous cities in the Far North, such views, do you? The UWC president met with members ties must now also take concrete steps to which basically no one else has done any- of the European Parliament (EP), including similarly demonstrate their commitment to where. So, the city of Vorkuta, the city of No, I would really contest that. You need Vice-Presidents of the EP Rainer Wieland the EU. This includes necessary reforms of Norilsk, Magadan. These were large con- to look at counterfactuals – what might and Miguel Angel Martinez, Committee on the legal and judicial systems, adherence to structions, big cities built because there Russia have been if it had been developed Foreign Affairs Chairman Elmar Brok and the principles of democracy, respect for was free labor, because there was slave in a different way? You wouldn’t have had former President of the EP Jerzy Buzek, as human rights and fundamental freedoms, labor. So you can see the distortions that millions of people – lives wasted, talent well as the president of the Senate of and the elimination of selective justice. the Gulag created for the Soviet economy. wasted, education wasted – working in Belgium, Sabine de Bethune, high-ranking The UWC president’s visit to Brussels You can still see them today. slave-labor camps. All those physicists who Belgian officials, and the head of Ukraine’s concluded with a town hall meeting with were sent to dig coal in Magadan might Mission to the EU, Ambassador Kostiantyn the local Ukrainian community at the head- In your book, you write that Russia has not done a very good job of reckon- have invented something faster and better. Yeliseyev. quarters of the Association of in People might have lived better. You might Mr. Czolij focused attention on the Belgium. ing with Stalin and Stalinism. What is the state of this process in Russia today? now have a more developed infrastructure. I think to imagine that what Stalin achieved Now, at this moment, the current Russian was some kind of triumph is to ignore how government and the current Kremlin Russia could have developed differently. UCC leader meets with Canadian minister doesn’t try to repress discussion of Stalin – as, of course, once would have been the case (Continued on page 9) the press, assembly and speech. Canada UCC must continue to voice its concerns about OTTAWA – During his February 23 meet- the state of Ukraine’s judicial system and Quotable notes ing with Minister of Citizenship, with the selective prosecution of political Immigration and Multiculturalism Jason opposition figures, such as the dubious Kenney, Paul Grod, president of the “…Three years to the day since his inauguration, Mr. [Viktor] Yanukovych is cases against Yulia Tymoshenko, Yuri attending an EU-Ukraine summit in Brussels today. The perspective of membership Ukrainian Canadian Congress, asked him to Lutsenko and Bohdan Danylyshyn. is not on the table, but an Association Agreement, including a Deep and address a number of policy issues with Comprehensive Free Trade Agreement, is being discussed. … senior Ukrainian government officials dur- relations between Canada and Ukraine “Opinions vary as to whether or not it will ever be signed. The EU has said it wants ing his March 2-4 visit to Ukraine. should• Canada-Ukraine be strengthened relations by moving – Bilateral towards to see progress by May on selective justice, democracy, and certain reforms set out in Among them were: a Free Trade Agreement with Ukraine and the agreement. That seems highly unrealistic. European officials in Kiev [sic] private- by demonstrating a willingness to remove ly express deep frustration with their Ukrainian interlocutors. The new charges Canada should express strong support for or dramatically reduce visa restrictions for brought against Ms. [Yulia] Tymoshenko just before the Brussels summit look suspi- Ukraine’s• Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic Euro-Atlantic integration integration and – Ukrainians (e.g., implement a visa regime ciously like an attempt to subvert progress towards Europe. In this context signing underscore how the Customs Union with similar to that with Poland). the deal would constitute a major renunciation of the union’s principles and the very Russia would negatively impinge on idea that it can set conditions for cooperation. Ukraine’s sovereignty. To this end, the UCC should show support for the development “But Mr. Yanukovych appears determined to call Europe’s bluff, reckoning that believes, Canada needs to encourage the of a• unifyingUkraine’s national national identity unity for – UkraineCanada those principles will eventually cede to political and economic realism: no progress expeditious signing of the Ukraine-EU and ending the use of the in November would be a terrible blow to the EU’s Eastern Partnership project. Association Agreement. issue as a political wedge. Moreover the economic impact of the deal is by no means all in Ukraine’s favor, as the Warsaw-based Center for Eastern Studies points out. …” the development of a true democracy by ways to increase “people to people” interac- abiding• Democracy by the rule– Ukraine of law must and ensuringfocus on tion• Civil by enhancingsociety – Canada greater should cooperation explore – “Calling Europe’s bluff,” by G.C., The Economist, February 25. democratic freedoms such as freedom of between NGOs in Ukraine and Canada. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 No. 10 OBITUARY: Chester Myroslav Kuc, dancemaster, folk art specialist, 81

by Natalie Kononenko Luba, whom he knew from childhood and He shared his work through shows like who would later become his wife, recited a the aforementioned one at the Royal EDMONTON, Alberta – Chester Shevchenko poem. Chester participated in Alberta Museum. As with dance, he was Myroslav Kuc was a lover of Ukrainian folk dance competitions as a child and remem- more than willing to teach technique to art. He was also a skilled and talented prac- bers his childhood disappointment of plac- others. He ran demonstrations during the titioner of many art forms. A dancer, a vio- ing second in Saskatoon. show at the Royal Alberta and conducted lin player, a pianist, a pysanka artist, an As he grew older (he believes that it was workshops at schools, churches and, of embroiderer, he was a man of tremendous right after the second world war) Mr. Kuc course, the UNF. When this writer had to energy who, in his own words, just could had the opportunity to go to a UNF- bow out of a pre-Easter event at UNF last not sit still. sponsored program in Winnipeg which year because of time constraints and He was also a man determined to share attracted hundreds of students from across fatigue, it was Mr. Kuc who took over and his love of the arts. He taught dance all over Canada and the United States. At this sum- showed children how to write pysanky for Edmonton and started two premier dance mer program, young people participated in several hours. companies, first Shumka and later singing and dancing. They watched movies Both Chester and Luba Kuc loved Cheremosh. He volunteered at Ukrainian of Soviet performing groups. The young embroidery and both were very good at it. events such as Heritage Days in Edmonton participants often came back to their own Mr. Kuc produced wall hangings, embroi- and the Pysanka Festival in Vegreville, communities as Ukrainian activists. Mr. Kuc dered pictures and a special accomplish- Alberta. was such a young person. ment of his: tiny replicas of rushnyk, or rit- Mr. Kuc also arranged exhibits of folk art, He attended the Winnipeg program for ual towel, designs done in petit point. not just in Edmonton, but also in cities such four years and, having been exposed to dif- These are miniatures of designs that would as Vancouver in British Columbia and ferent approaches to dance, began to feel normally be done on a cloth several meters Saskatoon in Saskatchewan. He collected that Edmonton needed a change. He took in length. As with pysanky, Mr. Kuc saw a textiles and costumes and other art objects. ballet lessons himself and worked with oth- person working in petit point, became fas- The Royal Alberta Museum honoured him ers to bring new life and new choreography Chester Kuc cinated, and decided to learn the technique. in 2006 with a show of the pysanky that he to the local dance scene. Working primarily He was able to do his tiny designs, using a dance an entertainment form with mass had produced. out of UNF, he helped introduce dance single one of the six strands found in stan- appeal. Chester Kuc was born in Edmonton on styles that were more complex and dard embroidery floss. He continued to The show at the Jubilee attracted a large April 15, 1931, to a Ukrainian activist father demanded greater athleticism. They were work on his miniature embroideries until a audience and Shumka has held a fund-rais- and a Polish mother who named him just what the community needed. few months before his death. er in that auditorium ever since. As of this Czeslaw – a name that the hospital staff As Mr. Kuc noted, prior to the changes, Mr. Kuc’s keen eye, combined with his writing, Shumka is a major company. It is misheard as Chester. Later, his godfather young people tended to get bored and to curiosity, led to an outstanding collecting suggested choosing a more Ukrainian name drop out of Ukrainian dance in their middle not just a chance for parents and grandpar- ents to see their little ones on stage. career. He was curious about all things and Chester acquired the name of Myroslav. teens, at the age of 16 or 17. With the Ukrainian and, with dance, with pysanky, Both names, as it turns out, proved most reforms in which Mr. Kuc participated, attri- Shumka is a company of international stat- ure that performs in Edmonton, across with costume, he wanted to have a com- appropriate, for Chester was a man of tion of teenagers stopped and being a danc- plete set of styles and forms. With dance, honor, as Czeslaw indicates, and a man of er became a most coveted self-descriptor. Canada and internationally, with tours to Ukraine and China among its accomplish- this was expressed through an interest in peace, the root of the name Myroslav. Another thing that was important to Mr. regional dance variations. With pysanky, He quite literally grew up at the Kuc was a sense of exploration, of growth. ments. Ever looking for new challenges and this took the form of Mr. Kuc trying to Ukrainian National Federation (known by He looked into the various regional styles of reproduce designs from every region of its Ukrainian-based acronym as UNO). This dance and used these to explore the intrica- eager to explore dance forms characteristic of the various regions of Ukraine, Mr. Kuc Ukraine. Starting in the 1980s, Chester and was and continues to be an organization cy of Ukrainian dance and to make the Luba Kuc traveled to Ukraine numerous that promotes Ukrainian culture both Edmonton dance scene more varied, com- parted company with Shumka. But he did not stay away from dance for long. MUNO, times and Mr. Kuc looked and learned. among people of Ukrainian heritage and to plicated, nuanced and interesting. Helped by his wife, who photographed non-Ukrainians. While Chester was still a Mr. Kuc shared his enthusiasm and his the youth branch of the Ukrainian National Federation, asked him to start another museum collections, he tried to produce boy, the UNF, which had not had its own knowledge not only with the young people entire sets of designs for every region of space, acquired a building that had apart- at UNF, but across Edmonton. He worked a dance company for the many youth who wanted the challenge of serious perfor- Ukraine. A total of 2,500 of these were on ments upstairs. Chester’s father John, a full-time job as a court clerk, yet he still had display at the Royal Alberta Museum. Many dedicated UNF member, rented one of the energy to go out almost nightly to teach mance and needed a venue through which they could achieve their goals. were bought by smaller museums and these apartments for himself and his family. dance at churches of both Ukrainian some were donated to the Kule Center for This meant that Chester’s exposure to denominations and at other community In 1969 Cheremosh was born and it too achieved national and international status, Ukrainian and Canadian Folklore. Ukrainian oriented-life was constant and organizations. The Kucs had an outstanding collection powerful. As a result, Chester acquired an A major event in the development of performing in England, Scotland, China, of woven wall hangings called “kylymy” and excellent command of the Ukrainian lan- Ukrainian dance in Edmonton came when , Mexico and, of course, Ukraine. In arranged a show of these for the public. guage through the language classes held Shumka broke out of the primarily recognition of the enormous contribution They tried to collect costumes from all twice a week. Ukrainian performance venue and staged a that Mr. Kuc made to Ukrainian dance, Ukrainian regions. Mrs. Kuc, as costume He was also exposed to Vasile show for the general public at the Jubilee Cheremosh dedicated its board room to the mistress for the dance companies that Mr. Avramenko every time this dancemaster Auditorium in 1959. Prior to this event, the Kucs in 2010. Kuc founded, used the collected pieces to came to town. Chester learned dance from pattern was to have children perform at Dance was not Mr. Kuc’s only means of help design the outfits worn by the young Avramenko and performed on stage at age their various religious establishments or at musical expression. Encouraged by his par- performers. She also taught the dancers 8. In fact, this event left a particular impres- non-denominational, but still Ukrainian, ents, especially his father, he studied violin. and their families how to make the cos- sion on him. The time was 1939 and the venues such as UNF. With the help of his He also studied piano, an instrument that tumes they needed. event was a Shevchenko concert. Chester’s father, Mr. Kuc arranged the performance at was his own choice and allowed him to The originals of the costumes that the part was to appear in a dance duet and the Jubilee and helped make Ukrainian later serve as accompanist for his dance pupils. Although violin was not Mr. Kuc’s Kucs collected became the basis of exhibits. love, he did succeed as a player of this Major shows, based largely on their collect- instrument and finished the conservatory ing work, were held in venues such as St. in Toronto. Luba also studied violin. In fact, John’s Cathedral. When this writer visited she was so talented that she won a scholar- Mr. Kuc approximately one month before ship to study in Vancouver. Her teacher his hospitalization, he proudly showed an wanted her to continue on to a career as a embroidered dress that he had just concert violinist. She, however, decided this acquired for St. John’s. It was a dress with a was not the sort of life that she wanted. different sort of embroidery design and Mr. Luba returned to Edmonton and she and Kuc saw it as a way to help fill out the Chester married in 1960. The Kucs became regional specifics of the collection he had the proud parents of two daughters, Larysa built. Mr. Kuc’s generosity, coupled with his and Daria. curiosity, characterized his life even in ill Mr. Kuc had a keen eye, a love of craft and health. a desire to explore. He wanted to learn how My visit in January was my last visit. I to write pysanky and saw a man make the had interviewed Chester several times in wonderfully decorated eggs with a pen the summer of 2012. We had talked about tipped with a metal nib. He acquired the his life and about dance. We had talked technique and became a master at executing pysanky and embroidery. I planned to have pysanka designs with exquisitely fine lines. our next interview cover Mr. Kuc’s work as As he learned about the use of a stylus, or a collector. Unfortunately, that interview kystka, in pysanka writing, he mastered that never took place. Shortly after our visit he technique as well, and became equally was hospitalized. He passed away on The Cheremosh ensemble with founder Chester Kuc (left) in England in 1977. expert in the kystka decorating method. February 16 at the age of 81. No. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 5

“This will only increase the circle of direct try’s best henotsyd” (genocide) instead of Chief editor Yana Moiseyenkova declined Tymoshenko’s lawyer... or indirect opponents of the government, “henofond” (gene pool), confusing South to comment on the incident beyond the and particularly the president,” Mr. Fesenko Ossetia with North Ossetia, and referring to official statement. (Continued from page 1) told the gazeta.ua news site, referring to such Ukraine’s “investment weather” instead of With regard to Mr. Vlasenko, Mr. that Ukrainian courts are independent and maneuvers as a “serious mistake.” “investment climate.” Yatsenyuk said the Batkivshchyna Party beyond their influence. Yet, Western gov- “This will weaken the government and Most of the magazine’s 135,000 copies will file an appeal with the European Court ernments recognize that Mr. Yanukovych this situation will create very serious politi- were dispatched for delivery but were of Human Rights, which is likely to over- has dismantled the remnants of rule of law cal and legal conflicts,” he added. reportedly confiscated before they reached turn the ruling against Mr. Vlasenko. in Ukraine, making the courts entirely The U.S. government expressed its con- stores and readers on orders from the man- Among those facing potential sanctions beholden to him. cern with the Kyiv High Administrative agement of UMH Publishing (holding com- for the allegedly illegal ruling is Party of That being understood, Mr. Yanukovych Court’s “extra-judicial” decision to revoke pany for Focus). Regions National Deputy Volodymyr has demonstrated he’s indifferent to the mandates of Messrs. Baloha and An official statement released by Focus Makeyenko, who allegedly falsified the rul- Western criticism and remains intent on Dombrovskyi. “These actions create an magazine said it recalled not more than 20 ing by the parliamentary rules committee destroying Ms. Tymoshenko’s political atmosphere that inhibits political competi- percent of the issues owing to a “technical approving the complaint against Mr. Vlasenko, which was then submitted to the career at any cost. tion and freedom of expression,” the March flaw” in which some pages were printed twice while others were missing altogether. court by Parliament Chair Volodymyr Rybak. “He’s the personal communicator with 5 statement said. However, the evidence of censorship As for the EU, Ms. Harms said right now Tymoshenko and they are knocking out her Independent media targeted stemmed from the Focus website, from there is not a majority in the European defense from under her,” Batkivshchyna Western leaders have also raised con- which the critical materials reportedly disap- Parliament that would approve the Party Chairman said after cern about the Yanukovych administration’s peared for about three days before return- Ukraine-EU Association Agreement, even if the verdict. “The decision came hot from the campaign to destroy independent media. ing. Moreover, news reports quoted kiosk it were scheduled to be signed at the presidential administration. [One judge] The UNIAN news agency, owned by bil- and newsstand attendants who said they Eastern Partnership summit in Vilnius in didn’t even know what the European Court lionaire Igor Kolomoisky and respected for received the issues before being confiscated. November. for Human Rights is. The judges didn’t reach two decades for its independent news cov- this ruling. It was made on Yanukovych’s erage, has deteriorated into a mouthpiece direct order. Its goal is the systemic destruc- for the Yanukovych administration under its tion of the Ukrainian opposition.” new management, which took over in early Mr. Vlasenko is among the few people 2012 and immediately began cleaning its Fire-damaged church in Woonsocket, with consistent access to Ms. Tymoshenko ranks of independent editors and reporters, in prison “precisely because of his attorney observers said. status,” Volodymyr Fesenko, board chair- receives donation of $6,000 from UOC It reached its low point on February 11, man of the Penta Center for Applied when publishing an interview with Mr. Political Research in Kyiv, said on March 6. Vlasenko that included false statements that “The attempts to deprive him of not only were attributed to him. his [parliamentary] mandate, but also his “Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) attorney’s status, are to remove him as a agents have emerged near my building in communicator with Tymoshenko and cartoon bear costumes; they are conducting weaken Tymoshenko’s communications secret surveillance of me under the guise of with the outside world,” he said. distributing advertising,” he is alleged to Mr. Vlasenko is the fourth national depu- have said. UNIAN editors later admitted this ty to lose his mandate this year – an unprec- was contrived. edented political trend in Ukraine. Not only did he not say anything about The Kyiv Higher Administrative Court people in cartoon bear costumes, but Mr. ruled on March 5 to remove the mandate of Vlasenko said that it was agents of the another deputy, Andrey Verevskyi, who Procurator General’s Office of Ukraine, not serves as board chairman of Ukraine’s big- the SBU, conducting the illegal surveillance. gest sunflower oil producer, Kernel Group. Around the same time, UNIAN published The Yanukovych administration targeted false statements from Batkivshchyna Mr. Verevskyi, 38, whose wealth is estimat- National Deputy Oleksandra Kuzhel claim- ed at $570 million, for reasons different ing she was the most prominent opposition than those applying to Mr. Vlasenko, Ihor leader. Zhdanov, president of the Open Politics UNIAN editors claimed they were forced Analytical Center in Kyiv, told the Liga busi- to post the false material by the manage- Bishop Daniel presents a check in the amount of $6,000 to the Rev. Anthony Perkins, ness news wire. ment team installed in 2012, which is led by pastor of St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Woonsocket, R.I., which was damaged by a fire in November. “Verevskiy doesn’t show up in the 1+1 Media Group Director Oleksander ,” he said. “They say that he’s Tkachenko, who is known for his cozy ties SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J. – Bishop Ukrainian Orthodox Church in Woonsocket, always abroad. For the government, they’re with the Presidential Administration. Daniel, president of the Consistory of the R.I., I thank you,” the Rev. Perkins said. better off bringing a new person into the “The recent events surrounding UNIAN Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., Noting the difficulties in the recovery pro- who will consistently come are obviously a problem for freedom of the acting on behalf of Metropolitan Antony, cess, the Rev. Perkins noted the church’s to work in Parliament and vote as told.” press and issues regarding the indepen- transferred a collected donation of $6,000 icons, altar and other sacred items that In early February, the same Kyiv court dence of journalists are a cause for con- to the Rev. Anthony Perkins, pastor of St. have been lost to the fire. He also noted the stripped mandates from independent cern,” European Member of Parliament Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Orthodox feelings of grief and despondency that can National Deputies Pavlo Baloha and Rebecca Harms told Tyzhden.ua in a com- Church in Woonsocket, R.I., following a fire be debilitating for the parish community. Oleksander Dombrovskyi, alleging the elec- mentary published on February 27. in November that damaged the church. At the end of December 2012 the tion results in their respective single-man- When it’s not distorting the news, the The presentation was made at Three Consistory offered additional assistance to date districts were unreliable, and ordered Yanukovych administration is alleged to be Holy Hierarchs Chapel at St. Sophia the parish, with the donation of a tempo- a revote in both. actively destroying it – literally. Ukrainian Orthodox Theological Seminary, rary iconostas, icons and other sacred litur- “For the first time in Ukraine’s history, The February 22 issue of Focus maga- where Bishop Daniel offered words of gical objects for use in its temporary chapel the authority of a legally elected deputy can zine, a Kyiv political newsweekly published encouragement as the parish rebuilds. that has been erected in the social hall of be removed in an unconstitutional way by a in the Russian language, disappeared from “On behalf of the faithful of St. Michael the church. court and not the people who elected him,” stores and kiosks after it published articles wrote Mr. Baloha’s brother, National Deputy largely criticizing Mr. Yanukovych on the Viktor Baloha, on his Facebook page. third anniversary of his presidency. “Elections in this country have become a A centerfold infographic illustrating such simple formality because deputies can be spending estimated that the state budget Parma mayor invites Lviv ‘selected’ in the courts.” spent $126 million over three years to In targeting these two deputies, both accommodate Mr. Yanukovych’s personal elected in single-winner, single-mandate caprices. to become sister city districts, the Yanukovych administration That includes $42 million spent on reno- PARMA, Ohio – Mayor Tim DeGeeter on can realize a true sister city relationship struck against two competitors – the Baloha vating the Foros and state resi- February 22 extended an invitation to his with the city of Lviv. A great number of our business clan that controls Ukraine’s dences in (including building heli- counterpart in the Ukrainian city of Lviv, aim- families emigrated from Lviv, and the city’s Zakarpattia region and the clan of Petro pads), $35.8 million spent on building a ing to established a sister city relationship. presence is felt everywhere. We even have Poroshenko, which has strong influence in helipad on the Parkova Doroha road in Kyiv Mr. DeGeeter, whose city boasts a one of the most active businesses named the Podillia region, said Dr. Oleh Soskin, (situated on the River’s slopes Ukrainian Village section, sent a letter to after Lviv.” director of the Institute of Society between the Dynamo football stadium and Andriy Sadovyy, mayor of Lviv. The letter, Mayor DeGeeter announced in his State Transformation in Kyiv. the Mariyinskyi Palace), and $29 million Mayor DeGeeter said, serves as an official of the City address on February 25 that he Mr. Fesenko agreed that it was a strike spent on renovations to the Synyohora presi- invitation for a sister city relationship. had sent the letter to Lviv. “We are excited against Mr. Baloha, as well as all independent dential residence in the Carpathian foothills. “We are truly proud of our Ukrainian about this and the social, cultural and eco- parliamentary members who have refused Another feature highlighted Mr. American community,” Mayor DeGeeter nomic development opportunities it can to join the majority led by the Party of Yanukovych’s numerous verbal gaffes, wrote in the letter. “I am honored to extend bring,” he said. “We are looking forward to Regions. including calling Lviv residents “the coun- this invitation to you, in the hopes that we a response from Mayor Sadovyy.” 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 No. 10

COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly The children of our community Ukraine: an unseen imbroglio? Each month, readers of The Ukrainian Weekly have an opportunity to see what by David Marples requirements for the signing of the the children of our community are up to, as reflected on the pages of UKELODEON, a and Myroslava Uniat Association Agreement in November. special section devoted to them. And, the children of our community also have an The Dutch ambassador to Ukraine, opportunity to write in and share their experiences and thoughts. The administration of President Viktor Pieter Jan Wolthers, has commented that The latter was one of the major purposes of our UKELODEON page, founded way Yanukovych and Prime Minister Mykola there is no guarantee that the Association back in February 1999, on Valentine’s Day to be precise. Azarov appears to be in confusion. On the Agreement will be signed because all In the editorial of our issue dated February 14, 1999, we expressed hope that the one hand it faces a large bill from Russia’s depends on the Ukrainian side meeting the new section would keep our youngsters involved and in touch with the Ukrainian Gazprom for portions of unused gas, along terms, which include dealing with the issue community. We also wrote: “…our new feature… is also a thank-you to our elders for with intense pressure from the Russian of selective justice (http://www.pravda. their awareness, commitment and investment in us. And, as we offer this page as a government to join the Customs Union. On com.ua/news/2013/02/9/6983182/). Valentine of love to the next generation, we also offer it to those who came before us. the other, there was a significant summit Likewise, Lithuanian President Dalia …As a work in progress, our new page is open to ideas. We invite you, the parents of with the European Union in Brussels on Grybauskaite, whose country takes over the next generation, to help us help you use this publication and its new feature to February 25 to discuss an Association the presidency of the Council of the continue to preserve our precious asset.” Agreement, a prelude to its potential sign- European Union in the second half of this Our collaborator in the early years of UKELODEON was a dedicated teacher, Lydia ing at the EU Eastern Partnership in year, informed Mr. Yanukovych during his Smyk (who passed away in 2002 at the age of 43). It was Ms. Smyk who came up November in Vilnius, without first meeting working visit to Lithuania on February 6, with the name for the monthly section, illustrated the “Mykola Myshka” feature and preconditions requested by the Europeans. that she believes the imprisonment of two prepared “Mishanyna,” as well as stories bearing her byline. The UKELODEON pages, In fact, the president seems blandly former opposition leaders, Ms. oblivious of the tightrope he is walking, which strove to teach young readers something new and to encourage them in their Tymoshenko and former Internal Affairs assuming that in the world of realpolitik, it activities via a fun format, were a natural extension of her vocation as an educator. Minister Yurii Lutsenko, to be politically is Ukraine rather than Brussels that holds Since then, UKELODEON has succeeded in showcasing many worthwhile endeav- motivated. She also took Mr. Yanukovych to most of the cards. The Ukrainian leader’s ors that our children and young teenagers enjoy, from camps of our scout and youth task over the Customs Union, pointing out logic is that the Kyiv government can oper- organizations to individual achievements in sports and studies, from special outings to him that the simultaneous signing of ate between the EU and Russia, which are and folk arts workshops to good deeds and community service. UKELODEON pages agreements with the EU and the Customs also limited in their bargaining power: Union was impossible, because the two have served as a forum for young writers to express themselves and highlight what Russia, because it needs Ukraine to make contradict each other (http://postup. they consider to be important in our community life. the Customs Union work, and the EU isolat- brama.com/usual.php?what=75559). We are especially proud of our younger generations – and the adults who guide ing Ukraine would push that country firmly Therefore it is necessary for Ukraine to them – who learn by doing of the importance of helping others. A look at just a few into the Russian orbit. He has witnessed choose one or the other. of our latest issues shows youngsters supporting U.S. veterans, children entertaining similar maneuvers by the president of British analyst Andrew Wilson posits senior citizens, kids helping the Seeing Eye program do its salutary work, teens shar- Belarus, after all, who has survived largely that President Yanukovych is ignorant of ing the Bethlehem Peace Light with their communities and young people promoting unscathed to date and remained in power how the EU works, believing that the cru- environmental projects. Kudos to them and their leaders. for almost two decades. cial matter is a balance of power and that Beginning with that first issue back February of 1999, 170 issues of UKELODEON In reality, however, Ukraine’s position the EU’s concern for Ms. Tymoshenko is rit- have now been published. As UKELODEON begins an unbelievable 15th year, it is seems much weaker than the Yanukovych- ualistic. Mr. Wilson’s view is that Mr. great to see that it is being used. But it is even better to see that our youngsters are Azarov team imagines or acknowledges. Yanukovych expects at some point that the involved, engaged and on the right track! Russian pressure is constant. The former EU will simply stop making demands and deputy of United Russia, Sergey Makarov, sign the Association Agreement, whereas commented that if Ukraine joined the in reality Ukraine is becoming isolated Russian-led Customs Union – it currently (http://zaxid.net/home/showSingleNews. comprises Russia, Belarus and Kazakhstan, do?u_yes_rozdratovani_nevikonanimi_obit- March Turning the pages back... and Kyrgyzstan has expressed a wish to syankami_yanukovicha&objectId=1 join – then the $7.09 billion fine for unused 278035 accessed Feb 17). Last year, on March 12, 2012, former U.S. Ambassador gas will simply be waived. Joining would For his part, Mr. Yanukovych is defend- 12 William Green Miller delivered a presentation “The Present also mean more chances that gas prices ing himself and casting stones simultane- Situation in Ukraine” at the Woodrow Wilson Center for would be reduced (http://www.pravda. ously. First of all, he informed EU 2012 International Scholars in Washington. com.ua/news/2013/02/8/6983116/). In Commissioner Stefan Fule on February 7, Ambassador Miller, who served as the U.S. envoy to Ukraine in brief: join us and your troubles are over! his Party of Regions has already introduced 1993-1998, noted the 20 years of Ukraine’s independence and Understandably, the Ukrainian side draft proposals to meet some of the EU’s how it may take another 20 years for Ukraine to realize a fully functioning democratic baulks at Gazprom’s demand, partly demands starting in 2010. They are some- state. The ambassador cited the following statistics and facts: 35 percent of Ukraine’s pop- because it has denounced the 2009 agree- what delayed because he has to deal with ulation lives below the poverty level, ranking it on the same level as Uganda; inflation is at ment, signed between former Prime officials and politicians “who are used to 5-9 percent; more than a million small entrepreneurs have closed shop; Ukraine’s finan- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and then living in the old way” (http://www.pravda. cial reserves are dwindling at an alarming rate; life expectancy is down; and Ukraine has Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin in com.ua/news/2013/02/8/6983134/). He become a difficult country in which to conduct business. 2009, which failed to anticipate the fall of responded to President Grybauskaite that On the positive side, the ambassador hailed the country’s highly rated health care sys- gas prices and committed Ukraine to paying Ukraine could not ignore the fact that trade tem and its 100 percent literacy rate, as well as the thriving metallurgical, petrochemical for the full amount of imported gas, whether with the members of the Customs Union and agricultural sectors of the economy. But this, he said, also fosters the development of or not it was actually needed. Vice Prime currently amounts to more than $60 bil- the “shadow economy,” which makes up 40 percent of the economy and is designed to Minister of Ukraine Yurii Boyko met with lion, and therefore he supports “simultane- avoid taxation. The culture of corruption, where bribery and kickbacks are the norm, per- the chairman of the Gazprom board, Aleksey ous cooperation” with the EU and the meates Ukrainian society down to the lowest remote village level, he said. Miller, in early February and stated that he Customs Union. He also blamed the EU Defecting national deputies have been bought for $500,000, with a $20,000 monthly did not think it appropriate for Ukraine to Energy Community, which Ukraine joined stipend to the party defector; judicial decisions, university admissions and grades can also pay such a sum (http://www.pravda.com. in 2010, for its failure to intervene to be bought, the ambassador noted. ua/news/2013/02/8/ 6983148/). defend Ukraine when Russia made the Ambassador Miller was also critical of the oligarchy and plutocracy that has crippled Meanwhile, the Party of Regions of demand for $7.09 billion for gas, a com- the , which works for the benefit of the few – 14 billionaires, 7,000 Ukraine (PRU) has not responded to a vari- ment to which the director of the Energy millionaires, 350 of whom comprise the large parliamentary majority in the 450-seat ety of requests from the Europeans to fulfill Verkhovna Rada. These oligarchs, he said, acquired their wealth over the past 20 years, what are seen as essentially minimal responded with surprise, noting that which saw the old Communist nomenklatura succeeded by the present “authoritarian UkraineCommunity has to Secretariat, date never requested Janez Kopač, such capitalist oligarchic nomenklatura.” David R. Marples is Distinguished University assistance (http://zaxid.net/home/showS- It will be difficult for Ukraine to reform the government from the grassroots level, Professor and director of the Stasiuk ingleNews.do?u_yees_zdivovani_zakidami_ Ambassador Miller said, as Ukraine’s security forces have clamped down on mass anti- Program for the Study of Contemporary yanukovicha_pro_vidsutnist_dopomogi government protests and increased pressure on the government’s foes, such as former Ukraine at the University of Alberta. &objectId=1277536). Primer Minster Yulia Tymoshenko and former Internal Affairs Minister Yurii Lutsenko. Myroslava Uniat is a master’s degree stu- Other officials simply blame the parlia- Independent universities and media continue to experience pressure from the dent in the Ukrainian Folklore Program, mentary opposition for the lack of progress Yanukovych administration, the ambassador said, and art and music are flourishing, but Department of Modern Languages and on meeting EU requests. Thus, Cabinet and need nurturing and protection. Cultural Studies, University of Alberta. Her PRU member Olena Lukash stated that five “European and U.S. support for Ukraine’s present economic and political difficulties has field of research is contemporary Ukrainian projects have been submitted to Parliament, not been forthcoming as it ought to be as long as these prosecutions and misuse of law political folklore. dealing with improvement in laws to com- continue,” the ambassador said. bat corruption and increasing penalties for Ukraine’s identity crisis also needs to be resolved, Ambassador Miller said. He charac- The article above is reprinted from the corruption offenses. The president has sub- terized Ukraine as “separated from Russia but linked to Russia, different from Europe but blog “Current Politics in Ukraine” (http:// mitted two bills dealing with the ratifica- linked to Europe, very different from the United States but linked to the United States.” ukraineanalysis.wordpress.com/) created by the Stasiuk Program, a program of the tion of the United Nations protocol against Source: “Former U.S. ambassador notes progress and setbacks in Ukraine,” by Yaro Bihun, Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at The Ukrainian Weekly, March 25, 2012. the University of Alberta. (Continued on page 9) No. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 7

NEWS ANALYSIS Holodomor workshop in Yonkers a success

by Oksana Kulynych implemented in most school systems. A lively discussion ensued, generating Your Shevchenko YONKERS, N.Y. – It requires a strong many questions and comments. Ms. It is sometimes said that an author’s work of George Grabowicz, who grassroots movement to make a difference. Kaszczak then presented activities that the works are as many as his or her readers, approached Shevchenko with the tools of Anyone, be it a student, a parent or a con- teachers could easily incorporate in the for each reader perceives a given text dif- modern literary criticism and did much to cerned individual, can contact his or her classroom and introduced the teachers to ferently. So is it with Taras Shevchenko, put him on the map of world literature. He local school district Social Studies teacher the Holodomor Student Competition for the bicentennial of whose birth we will has also explored the reception of or department and provide them with students age 12-19. celebrate a year from now. Shevchenko both in his time and since, information about the Holodomor and The teachers were given a packet of edu- “My” first Shevchenko poem was “Sad and has examined the writer’s place in the request that it be taught. cational material to take home. Also on dis- Vyshnevyi Kolo Khaty” (“The Cherry developing canon of Ukrainian literature. This is precisely what was done in the play were three trifold foam boards with a Orchard by the House,” 1847), which I Unfortunately, some members of the Yonkers School District, the fourth largest colorful and informative exhibit dealing recited as a child at one of our community Ukrainian diaspora misunderstood the school district in New York state. Donald with the Holodomor. Teachers asked to events in our church hall in San Francisco title of his 1982 study “The Poet as DeMatteo, the Director of social studies, borrow the exhibit and it will become a in the 1950s. Given a choice between a Mythmaker,” imagining that Shevchenko was contacted about including the traveling exhibit in various schools. A copy copy of Shevchenko’s 1840 self-portrait as was being depicted as a fabricator of Holodomor in the curriculum. He respond- of the DVD of “Harvest of Despair” was raf- a young man and that from 1860, as a ven- untruth. Others (or perhaps the same ed with enthusiasm and helped to organize fled off. erable bard (though only in his forties), I ones) took offense at Dr. Grabowicz’s allu- a workshop for high school and middle Most of the teachers present had not naturally chose the former. sion to the poet’s close identification with school teachers titled “Learning From the heard about the Holodomor and had no Since there was no Plast or SUM in our his female characters – though this is obvi- Past: Ukrainian Genocide – Holodomor of idea about the brutality of the Stalin area, I was not spoon-fed any more of his ous in both his painting and his poetry. 1932-1933”. The response was overwhelm- regime. One teacher stated that he first works. During my freshman year in col- Given the vast differences between the ing, and teachers had to be turned away heard about the Holodomor when one of lege I visited New York’s Arka or Surma two languages and the “musical” quality of because of space constraints. his students wrote a paper about it. A and bought a small, thick, red-bound edi- his poetry, English translations of The workshop took place on February 6, teacher who attended a workshop in 2008 tion of the “Kobzar” (New York: Knyho- Shevchenko are especially difficult. My at Yonkers Middle High School. Presenting has already been teaching about the Spilka, 1954 – if memory and the Library complaint about Ms. Rich was unjust, I were Oksana Kulynych, chair of the U.S. Holodomor. The feedback from the teach- of Congress serve me right). It contained find, for she had achieved the feat of close- Holodomor Education Committee, and ers about the workshop was very positive. plates of some of Shevchenko’s artwork, as ly following both Shevchenko’s meter and Lesia Kaszczak, a science teacher at Among the comments was this: “Just want well as photos of Soviet monuments and his rhyme schemes. In fact, I had failed to Yonkers Middle High School. Also present to let you know how remarkable the such. I took the little red book with me for understand that it is precisely the varia- was Dr. Maria Kiciuk, who was instrumen- Holodomor presentation was... I know that a semester in and even to the moun- tions in Shevchenko’s form, from iambic to tal in helping to prepare the Holodomor I left with a deeper understanding about tains of Catalonia. But the poet’s “Eastern” trochaic meter, from perfect to imperfect PowerPoint presentation as well as speak- the lasting impact of the events in addition was unfamiliar, and I rhymes, that enhance the dramatic quality ing about her first-hand experiences under to the excellent curriculum materials. I have understood little more than half of it. of his poems. the Soviet regime. already presented some new insights to my (When I looked into Ivan Franko, on the In his introduction to “Song Out of The workshop began with a 10-minute classes and I will continue to share my other hand, I recognized the Galician Darkness,” Victor Swoboda compares viewing of “The Soviet Story.” understandings with my classes going for- Ukrainian spoken by my grandfather, who Shevchenko’s metrical variations to the (Unfortunately we received the educational ward. I am sure that the other teachers who came from a neighboring district.) movements of a symphony (pp. xxv-xxvi). version of “Genocide Revealed” too late to attended are significantly influenced as At first, Shevchenko did not appeal to The translator must often choose between use. It is excellent and should certainly be well. Thank you for sharing such powerful me: the inconsistent prosody seemed imitating the poet’s “music” and conveying used in the future.) This was followed by information. The impact on our students inept, and the combination of Romantic his meaning. It is interesting to compare Ms. Kulynych making a PowerPoint presen- and our community is immeasurable.” pathos with bits of folk ditties was not to Vera Rich’s rendering of Shevchenko’s tation about the Ukrainian Famine Readers who would like an electronic my taste. Shockingly, I preferred Pushkin, “Mynaiut’ Dni, Mynaiut’ Nochi” (“The Days Genocide of 1932-1933. The presentation, copy of the Holodomor PowerPoint presen- who poured Romantic content into strict Pass, The Nights Pass”), written in a peri- which is available to all teachers to use in tation and information about the classical forms. The English translations of od of feverish creativity in December their classrooms, is very student and teach- Holodomor Student Competition may con- Shevchenko’s selected poems by Vera 1845, with a recent one by Alexander er friendly, visually engaging and aligned to tact this writer at [email protected]. Rich, “Song Out of Darkness” (London, Motyl. Both translations were publicly the Common Core Standards now being Please feel free to forward this informa- 1961), did little to reassure me. While it read at the Bowery Poetry Club in New tion to your school districts so that they may have been appropriate to render York on March 10 of last year (NTSh Oksana Kulynych is chair of the U.S. may begin teaching about this horrific Shevchenko in the early Victorian English Biuleten’, No. 34/50 2012, p. 28). Unlike Holodomor Education Committee. She may chapter in the history of mankind. Get of his day, the contrived syntax, and all Ms. Rich, Prof. Motyl dispenses with the be reached at [email protected] or 914-965- involved, be proactive and make a differ- those “thous” and “thees” rubbed me the two metrical and rhyme schemes that dif- 6467. ence! wrong way. Could it be that Shevchenko ferentiate the first eight lines from the rest was not really so great? Perhaps there was of the poem, focusing instead on repro- a reason why no one outside the ducing the poet’s direct, conversational tant vehicle through which Canada can Ukrainian community had ever heard of style in a contemporary idiom. Contrast, Canadian... advance fundamental Canadian values him. for example, Ms. Rich’s rendering “Or if (Continued from page 1) including freedom, democracy, human His paintings were another story. not – let me set the world/Alight with rights and the rule of law worldwide. Though I found some of the portraits cloy- curses then” (“Song out of Darkness,” p. the Americas Desk with Oxford Analytica “Our government is dedicated to pro- ingly sentimental, I admired his watercol- 84) with Prof. Motyl’s “And if not – to hell and as a researcher with the University of moting the freedom and prosperity of the or landscapes of Central Asia. I began to with the world!” Prof. Grabowicz takes a Edinburgh’s Institute on Governance where people it serves,” Prime Minister Harper wonder whether he was not a better different approach with “Chy to Nedolia ta he focused on the process of devolution in said. “We will work with other countries painter than poet. And yet, with time and Nevolia” (“Is it Misfortune and Bondage,” NTSh Biuleten’, p. 25), one of Shevchenko’s Scotland. and all people of goodwill, to promote the effort, I began to identify with his more principles we share.“ introspective verse. During a lonely soph- most painfully bitter poems, written dur- Dr. Bennett’s community work includes The office’s mandate is to: protect, and omore year at Berkeley, as I wandered the ing his military punishment at Orenburg involvement with the Shepherds of Good advocate on behalf of, religious minorities streets of North Side watching the sun in 1850. Prof. Grabowicz replicates the Hope mission in Ottawa and the Canadian under threat; oppose religious hatred and sink into the Pacific, I could easily imagine poem’s relentless iambic movement but government’s Recruitment for Policy intolerance; and promote Canadian values Shevchenko watching it halfway around varies the length of the lines, thus facilitat- Leaders program. of pluralism and tolerance abroad. the world sinking into the Aral Sea. “My ing a faithful translation. Prime Minister Harper was joined for The Ukrainian Canadian Congress on heart is broad, but there’s no one to share But enough of “my” Shevchenko. It is no the announcement of the new Office of March 1 congratulated Dr. Bennett on his it,” wrote Shevchenko at Kos-Aral in 1849 more important than anyone else’s. Yet I Religious Freedom by Minister of appointment as Canada’s first ambassador – my sentiments exactly. Shevchenko was hope it will encourage those who have not Citizenship, Immigration and of religious freedom. “Dr. Bennett is very longing for the Ukraine of his childhood; I found Shevchenko’s works immediately Multiculturalism Jason Kenney and familiar with the Ukrainian community and was longing for a Ukraine that existed only accessible, or who feel they must accept Minister of International Cooperation Ukrainian religious orders,” stated UCC in my imagination. some official image of the bard. Persist in Julian Fantino. National President Paul Grod. “The I also took an interest in historical your reading. And discover your own Under Ambassador Bennett’s leader- Ukrainian Canadian community is pleased poems like “Haydamaky,” which must have Shevchenko. ship, the new office will promote freedom that someone of Andrew’s stature, educa- contributed to my choosing the 18th cen- of religion or belief as a Canadian foreign tion and experience will be occupying this tury Kozak and peasant uprisings for my Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at policy priority. The Office will be an impor- important post. senior thesis. Later I encountered the [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 No. 10 No. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 9 Plast centennial documentary premieres in Montreal MONTREAL – In celebration of the a standing ovation at its Lviv premiere dur- 100th anniversary of Plast Ukrainian ing Plast’s centenary celebrations in Scouting Organization, Plast Montreal pre- Ukraine last summer, and its similar recep- miered the Ukrainian-language documen- tion in Toronto last October during Plast tary film “100 Rokiv Plastovoyi Ideyi” (100 Toronto’s 100th anniversary banquet with Years of Ukrainian Scouting) on Sunday, 800 guests in attendance from all over February 24, at the Assumption of the Canada. Blessed Virgin Mary Church Hall. Mr. Luhovy further commented on how Incorporating rare archival photo- the film is still another example of how the graphs, the 31-minute film produced and Ukrainian diaspora, after World War II, edited by filmmaker Yurij Luhovy outlines continued the work of Plast. The docu- the essential elements of Plast scouting and mentary is being shown at Plast branches the main events in its history beginning in around the world. 1911-1912. The Montreal celebration concluded Plast was based on the ideas of Scouting with the singing of familiar Plast songs by founder Robert Baden-Powell and infused Plast members accompanied on the guitar with a Ukrainian orientation that developed by Chrystia Sawchyn. A reception followed. leadership skills among Ukrainian youth. MML Inc. All donations from this very successful Dr. Taras Konanec, the newly elected At the premiere of a centennial documentary of Plast (from left) are: Yurij Sawchyn, event went towards the continued work of head (stanychnyi) of the Montreal branch producer Yurij Luhovy, Martha Mayer and Plast Montreal head Dr. Taras Konanec. Plast-Montreal. of Plast, officially opened the event, greet- The documentary “100 Rokiv Plastovoyi ing the more than 150 people present, mentary were presented to Ivan Prokaziuk, In his remarks he acknowledged the work Ideyi,” narrated by Irena Korpan with origi- which included original founders of Plast president of Prosvita-Verdun, for that orga- of Tanya Dzulynska, the director and initia- nal music by Roman Luhovy of Kyiv, may be Montreal, today’s young Plast members nization’s generous donation towards the tor of the film, as well as the contributions ordered from www.yluhovy.com, by writ- and members of the Ukrainian community continued work of Plast. of graphic designer Adriana Luhova and ing to MML Inc., 2330 Beaconsfield Avenue, of Montreal. Following the enthusiastically received others. Montreal, Quebec, H4A 2G8 or phoning A special plaque and a copy of the docu- film screening, Mr. Luhovy was introduced. Mr. Luhovy mentioned the film received 514-481-5871.

introduction of new criminal charges assuage the anger emanating from some At times the president does appear to Ukraine: an unseen... against the former for the murder of former capitals of Europe. The early release of Mr. perceive where future policy should lie. All National Deputy Yevhen Shcherban in 1996, Lutsenko, with or without a pardon, would too often he appears simply to be unaware (Continued from page 6) together with the then Prime Minister Pavlo cost the president nothing, but would be of the limitations of his position, which perceived as a positive step from the EU’s unfortunately affects not only to his admin- the illicit manufacturing and trafficking of Lazarenko, who served a sentence in the perspective. Moreover, the oligarchs within istration, but the Ukrainian state, which has firearms. She hopes, therefore, that the United States for money laundering. One and outside the Party of Regions have little a limited number of options. Despite the opposition will provide its support for the possibility widely discussed is that to gain from Ukraine being drawn into the growing authoritarianism and corruption adoption of European laws and confirm its President Yanukovych could conceivably pardon Mr. Lutsenko, a secondary figure Customs Union, which would curtail their of his government and in the country at choice of European integration (http:// control over a lucrative part of the domes- large, President Yanukovych has an oppor- www.day.kiev.ua/uk/news/090213-v-ury- who would be unlikely to pose a political challenge, if he received such a request. Mr. tic economy, as well as reducing Ukraine’s tunity to move closer to the EU. It is one adi-zapevnyayut-shcho-pracyuyut-na-iev- political independence. that requires decisive and prompt action. rointegraciyu). Lutsenko’s wife, however, thought that her The opposition, in turn, blocked the par- husband would not request such a pardon, liamentary tribune in an effort to demand which would imply an acknowledgement of individual voting of each national deputy guilt (http://zaxid.net/home/showSingle- (http://www.pravda.com.ua/news/2013/ News.do?yanukovich _ukazom_mozhe_zvil- „ОРДЕН ХРЕСТОНОСЦІВ“ 02/8/6983114/), ending the practice of niti_lutsenka_nardep&objectId=1277817). multiple voting through the voting cards of But without any such concessions, it seems 5-ий Курінь Уладу Старших Пластунів і deputies. On February 20, however, it sup- inconceivable that the Europeans would be 20-ий Курінь Уладу Пластових Сеньйорів ported the Parliament’s draft statement on very welcoming toward the Ukrainian lead- implementing Ukraine’s goals for integra- ers. tion with Europe and signing of the The irony of these complex discussions вітає Association Agreement. and internal wrangling is that even a leader The subplot behind these issues is the as out of touch with the world around him Преосвященного Владику continuing detention of Ms. Tymoshenko as Mr. Yanukovych, and his trusted aide Mr. and Mr. Lutsenko cited above, and the recent Azarov, would not have to do much to КИР БОРИСА ҐУДЗЯКА

North Korea, as far as I can tell, is potential- Нашого Достойного і Дорогого Лицаря Куреня ‘Gulag’ author... ly a Stalinist system, for example. But no, Stalinism doesn’t hold any appeal for Putin. (Continued from page 3) „Орден Хрестоносців“ із зведенням на What he is trying to do is to cherry-pick Stalin’s record, to focus on elements of the Престіл Єпископа для Українців Греко-Католиків Even the war – Stalin started the war. He Soviet period that he wants to celebrate and Hitler divided Europe between them in because he wants to rally Russians behind у Франції, Бельгії, Нідерляндах, Люксембурзі та Швайцарії 1939 at the time of the Molotov- him; he wants to create a sense of patrio- Ribbentrop Pact. They jointly invaded tism because he wants, in some ways, to та з Іменуванням Його Преосвященства Першим Єпархом Poland and the Baltic states. It was Stalin’s renovate himself. decision to do that that allowed Hitler two He worked for many years in the KGB, Єпархії св. Володимира Великого years in which to invade Western Europe. which was the secret-police branch of the And the Soviet Union – the Russian people Soviet Communist Party, and the KGB was Української Греко-Католицької Церкви з Осідком у Парижі. – then paid the price. They then suffered responsible for the Gulag and [its predeces- when Hitler invaded the Soviet Union, for sor organizations] did create the terror of which the Soviet Union was basically 1937 and the waves of other terror before Нехай Всевишній Господь збереже Владику Бориса у своїй unprepared. The many, many millions of and after that. So he is looking for elements people who died all died unnecessarily. of that past to rehabilitate. But nobody has Божественній ласці та наділить Його Преосвященство Had Stalin not participated, had he not had suggested reviving the entire system. It a union with Hitler at the beginning, then probably, it couldn’t be done now because многими літами для праці і добра нашої Церкви та maybe [those people] would be alive today. you can’t cut off Russia in the way you could before. And it would be suicidal. It is нескореного українського народу! It is interesting that even people like widely acknowledged that it was an eco- Vladimir Putin who praise Stalin as “an nomic disaster for the country. effective manager” don’t have anything З Хрестом і Мечем! good to say about Stalinism or advocate Copyright 2012, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ a return to Stalinism. Лицарський Круг куреня Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, I don’t think anyone wants to revive the Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see „Орден Хрестоносців“ system that Stalin created. Of course, it still http://www.rferl.org/content/gulag-anne- exists in some places in attenuated form. applebaum-stalin/24918667.html). 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 No. 10 No. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 11 “Midwinter Night” performance in New York reveals season’s rituals by Ihor Slabicky NEW YORK – With the performance space in complete darkness, the huge disc deep in stage left glowing a silvery white reminded one of a full moon just risen above the horizon, much larger than any moon one has ever witnessed. Musical notes twinkled like stars and then a breeze, a breath, was heard. The lights slowly went up, revealing the Sun, portrayed by Marika Kuzma. Seated to the side was Julian Kytasty, providing the astral aurals on his bandura. As she sang “Poduy zhe Hospody,” the open- ing lines of the age-old Creation Song, her voice was joined by those of Alina Kuzma as the Moon and Teryn Kuzma as the Stars. These opening scenes greeted audiences attending the four sold-out performances of “Midwinter Night: Sacred and Profane K. Kava Rituals” produced by Virlana Tkacz and the The Lemon Bucket Orkestra, the Koliadnyky from Kryvorivnia and ensemble members perform during the encore of “Midwinter Yara Arts Group at the La MaMa ETC in Night” at La MaMa ETC in New York City on December 27, 2012. New York City on December 27 through 30, Rob Teehan, Brian Dolphin and on flugelhorn, Mr. Marczyk and Ms. Stam voice filled with emotion. Mr. Kytasty and 2012. Watching these scenes unfold, one Christopher Weatherstone reinforced the on violins, Mr. Nahirny on guitar, Mike the Koliadnyky returned to perform “Ishly felt drawn in to them, compelled to become intricacies of those works. The koliadnyky Romaniak on sopilka, Karl Silveira on trom- Molodtsi,” a from Sumy region. The one with them, spiritually and emotionally returned with the sound of the trembita, bone and Jaash Singh on darbuka, they lively “Kozachok” that followed was picked joining the three perfectly matched voices singing the koliady that praised the master launched into a spectacular “Arkan.” As the up by the Lemon Bucket Orkestra as they as they created the world and the heavens of the house and wished prosperity, health audience clapped along, Mykola Ilyuk flaw- sang the shchedrivka “Oi Chy Ye, Chy Nema.” from the golden sands brought up from and wealth to all in the next year. lessly led the 19-member ensemble The troista musicians then launched into a bottom of the endless sea. The scene shifted to the arrival of the through “Batko Spyt.” and back to the ener- “Hutsulka,” which was enlivened by the rest The sound of Mykola Ilyuk on the fiddle Three Wise Men (Ivan Zelenchuk, Mr. getic rhythm with “Batko Vstav!” of the ensemble joining in. announced the entrance of the Koliadnyky Teehan and Mr. Weatherstone) and their The Lemon Bucket Orkestra followed A razor slice of white light cutting the from Kryvorivnia. Led by Ivan Zelenchuk, encounter with Herod, portrayed by with the rousing koliada “Rai Rozvyvsia.” floor of the blacked out stage provided the they sang “Grechna Gazdynya, Vyno Kostyuk as arrogant and out of touch with As the last notes from that piece hung in Sadyla.” This koliada tells of the Sun, the dramatic entry for Inka Juslin as she the people, driven by power and a the air, Ms. Ilana performed “Kondzha Mia” danced “Awakening.” With a violin, clarinet, Moon and the Rain that will visit during the supremely evil heart. With the Wise Men (Flower of Mine), a traditional Sephardic coming year. Mykola Zelenchuk sang that not returning, Herod sought out his sooth- song. Mr. Marczyk on violin added to her (Continued on page 16) the Sun will shine brightly so all the moun- sayer, played by Mariko Pajalahti, to discern tains and valleys are warm. The Moon, what had taken place. She whirled around, Vasyl Tymchuk sang, will shine in the dark dragging the end of her long staff on the night, lighting the way for all travelers and ground, which produced a dry rattling for all the creatures on land and in the sea. sound as she conjured up a vision to “Memory Songs” presented Ostap Kostyuk sang that the Rain would fall answer his question. Mykola Zelenchuk, as gently and water all the growing crops. Herod’s soldier, executed all commands “,” the second act, began with without question or emotion. Having lost at The Ukrainian Museum original 18th century choral music won- her child, Rachel, played by Natalia Okolita, derfully arranged by Mr. Kytasty, the musi- condemned Herod to eternal damnation. cal director for “Midwinter Night.” Tamar Ilana, as Time, danced the flamenco, Accompanying his bandura playing, the her flashing steps rapidly counting off the chorus of Paul Brantley on cello, Mark remainder of Herod’s days. The entrance of Marczyk and Emilyn Stam on violins, Alex Death, played by Alexandra Baczynskyj, Nahirny on guitar, and vocalists Marika was so casual that one almost was not Kuzma (the choir director at UC Berkeley), aware that it was Death who had entered. Her portrayal was perfect – not too dramat- ic and not too dark. Death came in the door and calmly claimed her Herod, despite his pleas and cries that he was not ready. Mr. Marczyk, as the Devil, fiddled the final notes of Herod’s life, and death exited, cra- dling a skull capped with his crown. Mr. Brantley, on cello, played his work “Arbor,” providing a contemplative transition from the drama that had just been played out. The third act, “Celebration”, started off with a “baa-a-a-a!” as the Koza (goat) peeked out from behind a curtain. Based in Toronto, the Lemon Bucket Orkestra, with Stephania Woloshyn as the Koza, presented a slightly updated version of the traditional Koza dance. Playing the tsymbaly, violin, flute, drum and cymbal of the troista musicians, the Koliadnyky returned to the stage. With Mr. Teehan on sousaphone counting off, and Mr. Weatherstone on alto saxophone, John NEW YORK – The first musical collaboration of two of the world’s most well- K. Kava David Williams on clarinet, Ms. Baczynskyj, known and respected musical and sung poetry traditions – the griot of West Africa Ivan Zelenchuk, Teryn Kuzma and and the kobzari of Ukraine – was recently presented at The Ukrainian Museum in Ostap Kostyuk perform during Marichka Galadza, Ms. Ilana and Ms. Woloshyn on vocals, Michael Louis Johnson a concert titled “Memory Songs: A Dialogue of Traditions.” Presenting the histori- “Midwinter Night.” cal and lyrical epics of the Ukrainian kobzari was Julian Kytasty, master bandurist and an accomplished singer. Representing the griot tradition of praise songs was Alhaji Papa Susso, the Gambian master kora player and an oral historian (griot or jeli, as they are known) of the Mandinka people. Above, Messrs. Susso (center) and Kytasty (right) are joined for their performance at The Ukrainian Museum on October 27, 2012, by Bob Holman. Providing a most appropriate setting was the “Ukrainian Kilims: Journey of a Heritage” exhibit on display at the museum. It should be noted that Messrs. Susso and Kytasty were honored in 2012 as recipi- ents of fellowships in folk/traditional arts awarded by the New York Foundation for the Arts – the first time fellowships were awarded in that category. – Ihor Slabicky 25C 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 No. 10

Ukraine. “In fact, this is a political issue, a an exclusively positive process,” Mr. Putin Bill on culpability for blocking Rada NEWSBRIEFS political choice of Ukraine itself, and we are said. (Ukrinform) KYIV – Party of Regions’ faction leader certainly going to treat it with respect,” Mr. (Continued from page 2) Putin, Yanukovych meet in Moscow Oleksander Yefremov has submitted a bill Putin said on March 4. He stressed that all on national deputies’ culpability for block- more time, when the trial finishes, and then decisions at the Customs Union are taken MOSCOW – Russian President Vladimir ing the Parliament. At a March 5 briefing in there will be an answer,” he said. by consensus built on the basis of interests Putin and his Ukrainian counterpart Viktor the Verkhovna Rada he said, “Back in (Ukrinform) of all the three parties. He said the issue of Yanukovych met in Moscow on March 4, February, I registered Bill 2307, which pro- cooperation between Ukraine and the with energy cooperation issues high on the vides for responsibility for blocking the Putin: Customs Union is political issue Customs Union requires the involvement of agenda. They were expected to discuss the Parliament.” He added that, if the blocking MOSCOW – Ukraine’s accession to the Belarus and Kazakhstan in the negotia- price for Russian gas supplied to Ukraine, continues, the Party of Regions will do Customs Union is a purely political issue, tions. “From the economic and social point and the lease of Ukraine’s gas pipelines, everything to ensure adoption of the bill President Vladimir Putin of the Russian of view, I think, neither in Ukraine nor in which deliver much of the Russian gas that and legal grounds for calling to account Federation said before the start of his talks Russia are there any serious experts who goes to Western Europe. Kremlin spokes- those who block the legislative body. The with President Viktor Yanukovych of would not believe that for Ukraine this is man Dmitry Peskov said the leaders did national deputy also said that the draft law not plan to sign any documents at the on the responsibility of national deputies meeting. Mr. Yanukovych’s visit to Moscow for their work in the session hall is under- was initially planned for December 18, going finalizing. It provides for taking 2012, but was postponed, with Moscow appropriate measures against deputies who officials saying more time was needed to do not come to work. Mr. Yefremov said Bill prepare documents that were to be signed. 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Svoboda wants to sack 11 PRU deputies That is why a constant political dialogue of the two countries, including communica- KYIV – The parliamentary faction of the tions at a high level, is vitally important, Svoboda party has filed an appeal for consid- said Anatoliy Kinakh, a member of the par- eration by the Verkhovna Rada committee liamentary faction of the Party of Regions on the rules of procedure of the issue of and president of the Ukrainian League of relieving a number of the Party of Regions’ Industrialists and Entrepreneurs. “It is pos- national deputies of their parliamentary itive that meetings of the countries’ leader- powers, Svoboda member Roman Shylo said ОКСАНА СТАНЬКО ship are regular. 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And the purpose of liamentary faction, Vitali Klitschko, is high-level meetings is to neutralize unnec- demanding a report by President Viktor SERVICES essary barriers,” the politician said. It is Yanukovych at the Verkhovna Rada. also important, he said, that both countries Speaking at a news briefing on March 5, he are WTO members. This allows Ukraine said: “We demand the president’s presence and Russia to build their cooperation based in Parliament, as we have a lot of questions on the current standards of trade, and to for him and we want to get answers from attract to all these processes business com- the guarantor of the Constitution personal- munity, unions and organizations. Mr. ly.” Mr. Klitschko said the president has not Kinakh expressed the hope that, despite addressed the national deputies for over a the difficulties, Ukraine and Russia as good year. (Ukrinform) neighbors and friendly countries will reach Rep. Smith denied Russian visa HELP WANTED a new level of equal and mutually benefi- cial strategic partnership. (Ukrinform) WASHINGTON – Rep. Chris Smith (R-N.J.), the chairman of the House Foreign Opposition again blocks Rada Affairs subcommittee on human rights and We are seeking a babysitter co-chairman of the U.S. Helsinki for our 3 year old son in Bayside, NY. KYIV – Opposition factions in the Commission, was denied a visa by the Must speak Ukrainian fl uently. Preferably Ukrainian legislature have again blocked Russian government apparently in retalia- owns a car. Two days per week - Wednes- the Verkhovna Rada’s podium. National tion for U.S. efforts to punish Russian day and Thursday. No. of days to increase deputies with the Ukrainian Democratic human rights violators. According to “The in December. Tel. 646-763-0045. Alliance for Reforms (UDAR), led by profes- Cable,” a blog on the Foreign Affairs web- sional heavyweight boxer Vitali Klitschko, site, Rep. Smith has been traveling to and members of the Batkivshchyna and Russia and before that the Soviet Union for OPPORTUNITIES Svoboda parties said on March 5 that they decades, but this was the first time he was were blocking the Parliament’s work to denied a visa, despite the personal inter- protest an attempt of the ruling Party of vention of U.S. Ambassador to Russia EARN EXTRA INCOME! Regions to strip deputy Serhiy Vlasenko of Michael McFaul. In an interview on his mandate. Mr. Vlasenko is a lawyer of the The Ukrainian Weekly is looking February 27 with Josh Rogin of “The Cable,” jailed Batkivshchyna leader, former Prime for advertising sales agents. Rep. Smith said “The Magnitsky bill is the Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. The deputies For additional information contact reason I didn’t get the visa. …During the Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, also said that some 20 deputies in worst days of the Soviet Union I went there The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. Parliament have dual citizenship, which is a repeatedly.” The Sergei Magnitsky violation of the Constitution. Last month, Accountability and Rule of Law Act of 2012, the three opposition factions blocked the of which Rep. Smith was an original spon- Run your advertisement here, Rada podium for more than two weeks. sor, was named after the Russian anti-cor- The row ended with the adoption of a new in The Ukrainian Weekly’s ruption lawyer who died in prison, alleged- law requiring the physical presence of law- ly after being tortured by Russian officials. CLASSIFIEDS section. makers during voting. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by UNIAN and Interfax) (Continued on page 14) No. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 13

With profound sorrow we inform our friends that It is with profound loss that we Andrew Litosch announce the passing of passed away suddenly on February 15, 2013, at the age of 67. He was preceded by his mother Maria. Erast Huculak Parastas was held on February 20, 2013, at Union Funeral Home in Union, NJ 1930 – 2013 Funeral Services were held on February 21 at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark, N.J. Interment took place at Holy Spirit Ukrainian Catholic Cemetery in who left us peacefully on March 2, 2013. Hamptonburgh, N.Y. Loving husband, adventurer and soul mate to Yarmila Delores (nee Buka), supportive father He is survived by: and role model to Roma (Victor), George wife - Yara née Semaniuk son - Evan (Elizabeth), Christina (Michael), Amanda (Adrian), and Samantha father - Eugene (Shaun); playful and proud Dyodyo to Katrina, Tiana, Taissa, Mia and sister - Dr. Irene Litosch Arianna. Predeceased by first wife Lydia and son Marchik. Survived brother-in-law - Dr. Taras Semaniuk with wife Diane and family by his brother Lubomir, nieces Christi (Talal), Tamara (Erin); sisters-in extended family in Ukraine. law Lida (Trevor), Christine; extended family and friends in Canada, May His memory be eternal the United States and Ukraine whose lives he touched continuously through his inspiring acts, sense of humour and joie de vivre. Erast was born in Rivne, Ukraine in 1930. He emigrated to Canada as a displaced person in 1948 with mother Maria, father Mychailo and brother Lubomir. Erast graduated with a degree in Pharmacy from the University of British Columbia. His entrepreneurial spirit led him to become the founder, past President and Chairman of the Board of Medical Eighth Anniversary Pharmacies Group Inc. one of the largest providers of pharmaceuticals Dr. Wasyl Kostrubiak, to Long Term Care facilities in Canada. Erast impacted innumerable lives through his leadership, generous passed into eternity March 15 of 2005. societal contributions, philanthropy, charitable donations, visionary thinking and actions. He remains alive in the memory of his wife, family members and friends. During Ukraine’s proclamation of independence he served as President of Canadian Friends of Rukh for Canada. He wrote about this May his soul rest in peace in the Glory of God. period in history in his memoire My Wooden Suitcase. Erast was one of the founders and director of the Children of The mass for the eternal rest of his soul will be celebrated Friday, Chernobyl Candian Fund. Since 2004, Erast has been the honorary March 15, at the Church of St. John the Baptist in Oviedo, Spain. Counsul of Ukraine in Canada. His philanthropic activities were many. He endowed a chair in Ukrainian Canadian Studies at the University of Alberta. The University of Alberta later awarded him with an honorary Doctorate of Laws degree for his humanitarian activities and advancement of Ukrainian studies. Upon the fall of the Soviet Union, Erast donated a building in Ottawa for the first Ukrainian Embassy in Canada. As a thank you to Canada for opening its doors to him and his family, With profound sadness we inform you of the he donated 550 acres of land for the East Cross Forest Conservation repose in the Lord on February 26, 2013, of Area. our dear and beloved Husband, Father, Erast Huculak led by example and believed strongly in giving back Grandfather, Great Grandfather and Pastor to his country Canada, homeland Ukraine, and community. He was Protopresbyter a constant contributor to charitable organizations, schools, health institutions and democratic causes. He purchased and donated the Michael Zemlachenko Huculak Centre for Plast Ukrainian Youth Association scouting, and community use. Father Michael was born December 25, 1923, in Dnipropetrovsk. He faithfully and dutifully served the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of This humble man received many awards, certificates and official the USA as a priest for 58 years. honours, some of which include: Appointed to the Order of Canada in He leaves behind his Family – 2006; Presented with the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal; Ukraine Presidents Medal of Merit 3rd degree; Ukraine Presidents His wife of 67 blessed years Pani Matka Tatiana Medal of Merit 2nd degree; Medal by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of son Jerry and wife Helen, Ukraine; Prince Ostroh Gold Medal; Plast Orden of ‘Eternal Fire’ in Gold; granddaughter Christina with husband Richard O’Malley Taras Shevchenko medal by the UCC. and their 3 children grandson Nicholas with wife Tiffany and their 2 children Along with his wife Yarmila, Erast travelled to almost every corner son Michael and wife Oksana of the Earth. Most recently he flew to Munich, Germany to receive grandchildren Kathryn, Michael and Irene his 3rd and final Honourary Doctorate degree. Erast Huculak lived a son Nicholas and wife Kathleen remarkable life: a life worth remembering. grandchildren Harry, Meagan, Nicholas, Kayla and Emily Friends said farewell to Erast Huculak at the Turner & Porter Yorke extended family in the U.S. and Ukraine Chapel, 2357 Bloor St. W., at Windermere, on Thursday March 7, and A Priest’s Parastas was held on Friday, March 1, 2013, and a Priest’s Friday, March 8, with Panachyda services at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday and Funeral was held on Saturday, March 2, 2013 at St. Andrew Ukrainian Friday. A private interment followed. A Celebration of Life was held Orthodox Memorial Church, S. Bound Brook NJ followed by interment in on Saturday, March 9, 2013 at the Huculak Centre, 516 The Kingsway, St. Andrew Cemetery. Toronto. The family asks that donations in Father Michael’s memory to be sent to St. Andrew Memorial Church (c/o OUC of USA, PO Box 495, In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Huculak S. Bound Brook, NJ 08880) or Blue Ridge Hospice (333 West Cork St., Foundation which distributes donations to charities and will provide Suite 405, Winchester, VA 22601). income tax receipts. May His memory be eternal! On-line condolences may be made through www.turnerporter.ca

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ments to Article 47 of the Verkhovna Rada NEWSBRIEFS regulations, dealing with the parliamenta- ry decision-making procedure, the press (Continued from page 14) service of the head of state reported on The Russian government gave the congress- March 1. On February 22, the Verkhovna man no explanation for its action. Smith met Rada amended the regulations law, pro- with Russian Ambassador to the U.S. Sergey viding for a personal vote. In accordance RON KOSTYNIUK Kislyak just before the visa was denied, and with the law, in the absence of national Mr. Kislyak told Smith the decision was made deputies at the Rada’s plenary sessions, in Moscow, not Washington. (Foreign Policy) their voting cards shall be withdrawn and ART – NATURE – ART transferred to the Rada chair. In the case Yanukovych signs bill on personal vote of illegal voting for bills with other depu- KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych ties’ cards, the bills will be re-voted. The exhibit opens on March 22, 2013, and continues has signed into law the bill on amend- (Ukrinform) through April 7, 2013.

Exhibition hours are Tuesday - Sunday, 12 to 6 p.m.

Opening Reception on Friday, March 22, 2013 from 6 to 8 p.m.

“Art at the Institute” is presented by the

Ukrainian Institute of America 2 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075 212-288-8660 · [email protected] www.ukrainianinstitute.org

Saturday, March 23, 2013 Hartford CT The annual meeting of UNA Branch 277 St, John Society, will be held at 2:00 p.m. in the meeting room of the Ukrainian National Home of Hartford, 961 Wethersfield Ave., Hartford CT. Please contact Myron Kolinsky, President, at 860-563-4072 or Myron Kuzio, Financial Secretary at 860-633-1172 for more information.

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COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Ukrainian delegation examines education models in Chicago

by Motria Melnyk pated in cultural activities and, by living with local families, enriched their cultural CHICAGO – The Chicago Kyiv Sister exchange experience. Cities Education Committee of Chicago Vera Eliashevsky, Ms. Melnyk and the Sister Cities International prepared, imple- Rev. Myron Panchuk of the Chicago Kyiv mented and hosted a program for an Open Committee accompanied the group on edu- World Education Delegation. Five cational visits and presentations. These Ukrainian Leaders participating in the included the Ogden International School of Open World program examined secondary Chicago, DeVry University, Richard J. Daley and higher education and innovation dur- College, DePaul University and ing their recent visit to Chicago. Northeastern University. The Open World Leadership program is Ogden International School of Chicago an initiative of the U. S. Congress and the offered a glimpse of the city public school Library of Congress and is administered by model, its curriculum and programs. The the Open World Leadership Center. The pro- delegates were very interested in how gram brings emerging leaders from Eastern American schools ensure that all students Europe and Asia to the United States to with disabilities are successful and gradu- observe American-style democracy in action ate prepared for college and career. and to help build relationships through inter- At Devry University the delegation was action with Americans in local communities. given an in-depth hands-on presentation Among the delegates visiting Chicago on on the “classroom of the future,” focusing During their visit to Chicago are: (standing from left) Roman Oleksenko, Anna November 2-10, 2012, were educators in on the most current modalities of teaching Yashchenko, Motria Melnyk, Svitlana Mefford, Dr. Erik Fuoco, Nataliya Bordun, leadership roles, NGO leaders and journal- in an era of online and hybrid courses with Constantine Tsilikas, Zoryana Udych, Oleksandr Smyrnov and (seated) Kateryna ists active in fostering innovation and a focus on developing technologies in com- Chepura. entrepreneurship in academia. During the munications. Ideas were exchanged on how eight-day program, the delegates visited to bring this technology to Ukraine. and spokespersons of Sen. Mark Kirk’s The delegates attended several events in schools and colleges, and met with educa- Topics such as opening the classroom to office discussed national and local educa- the Ukrainian Village section of Chicago. tion leaders and decision makers. adult returning students and single moth- tion policy-making and lobbying. An on- They were present at the opening of an art Motria Melnyk, chair of the Education ers, education and the job force were exam- site visit to the Environmental Protection exhibit by Anatole Kolomayets at the Committee, stated, “It was important to ined at Daley College, an example of the Agency offered an understanding of the Ukrainian National Museum, met with the offer the delegates experiences, innovative community college model, that embraces work of the EPA in Chicago and Ukraine. distinguished artist and had an opportuni- ideas and best practices within various the surrounding community and serves as Since Soviet authorities released little ty to converse with community members educational models in order for them to the point of entry for students who information regarding the explosion of the and art critics. gain an understanding of education policy wouldn’t otherwise participate in post-sec- nuclear power plant in Chornobyl in 1986, They also attended a presentation, in Chicago and the United States and the ondary education. the EPA was designated to lead the U.S. “Parliamentary Elections in Ukraine: many models it provides for preparing The visit to DePaul University initiated response to this disaster and its aftermath. Results and Their Significance” by Damon young people for their future.” the examination of attending Catholic uni- The Open World program also offered Wilson, vice-president of the Atlantic They were given an opportunity to versities in a secular society as well as the several cultural and community activities, Council, which was hosted by the Ukrainian explore the role of universities and challenges of diversity in student commu- including the 19th annual SOFA Art and Institute of Modern Art. research institutions in promoting innova- nities. A very comprehensive presentation Design Fair at Navy Pier, a guided walking Dialogue with students and teachers of tion and entrepreneurship, and the role of of teacher education was presented from tour of the downtown Chicago “Loop,” a the local School of Ukrainian Studies gave public-private partnerships in developing Northeastern University. visit to the Willis Tower Skydeck and the innovative education models. They partici- Rep. Mike Quigley’s Congressional staff musical “Million Dollar Quartet.” (Continued on page 16) UMANA Illinois Branch elects new officers officers were elected to lead the group for ings, attendees gathered with families and the next two years: President Dr. Diana friends to celebrate the annual and tradi- Iwanik, Immediate Past President Dr. tional “Yalynka,” deliciously catered by Charuk, Vice-President and President elect Chicago’s well-known Shokolad Pastry and Dr. Arkadiush Byskosh, Secretary Dr. Cafe. Several hours were spent caroling, Adrienne Kovalsky, Treasurer Dr. Theresa reminiscing and meeting with colleagues Kuritza and Member-at-Large Dr. Sophie from Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin. The Worobec. event continued into the early evening, The incoming president, Dr. Iwanik, with the departing members making plans greeted the members, thanking them for to next meet at the branch’s traditional their support and asking for their continu- banquet and ball with presentation of ing involvement in UMANA activities. Debutantes on February 2, at the Palmer At the conclusion of the formal proceed- House Hilton Hotel.

Outgoing president Dr. George Charuk (center) chairs the UMANA Illinois branch annual business meeting.

by George Hrycelak report of the branch’s activities over the concluded two-year term. He thanked his CHICAGO – The Illinois Branch of the officers and members for continuing to Ukrainian Medical Association of North support the association, making it the larg- America (UMANA-Illinois) held its annual est active organization of Ukrainian health business meeting and biennial elections care professionals in the United States and Sunday afternoon, January 13, at the con- Canada. ference center of the Selfreliance Ukrainian Treasurer Dr. Theresa Kuritza presented American Federal Credit Union in the heart the branch’s financial status and activity, Maria Hrycelak of Chicago’s Ukrainian Village. receiving a positive endorsement for pru- UMANA Illinois officers for 2013-2015 (from left): Dr. Sophie Worobec (at-large), Dr. Outgoing President Dr. George Charuk dent fiscal management. Diana Iwanik (president), Dr. Theresa Kuritza (treasurer) and Dr. George Charuk chaired the proceedings, giving a detailed The following UMANA Illinois Branch (immediate past president). 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 No. 10 Kinofest NYC 2013 announces festival line-up and film premieres

NEW YORK – Kinofest NYC, featuring mentary, “Felt, Feelings, and Dreams,” dem- independent films from Ukraine and the onstrates how women artisans in broader post-Soviet region, has announced Kyrgyzstan have taken control of their lives the program for its fourth annual festival, through the ancient craft of felt making. which will take place April 4-7. Yara Arts Group will wrap up the final ses- This year, the festival includes 11 sion at Kinofest with its video program screening sessions presenting more than interlaced with poetry readings. 25 short and four feature films by indepen- Tickets to Kinofest NYC 2013 are $12 dent filmmakers from Ukraine, Azerbaijan, per screening, and will be available for Belarus, Estonia, Russia, Slovenia, the online purchase starting March 15. All films United Kingdom and the United States. shown are in English or their original lan- Kinofest NYC 2013, will take place in three guage with English subtitles. different locations around New York City. Kinofest NYC 2013 is being produced in The festival weekend will kick off on cooperation with The Ukrainian Museum Thursday, April 4, with opening night at the as part of its program “Film in Perspective” Ukrainian Institute of America (2 E. 79th (the museum’s film program is supported, St.); all other film screenings are scheduled in part, by public funds from the New York at The Ukrainian Museum (222 E. Sixth St.) City Department of Cultural Affairs in part- and the Anthology Film Archives (32 nership with the City Council). Other major Second Ave.), two longstanding East Village sponsors of the festival include Self cultural institutions. The complete program Reliance (NY) Federal Credit Union, Bauer and roster of films are posted on the muse- Dental Arts (NYC), Izolyatsia-Platform for um’s website, www.ukrainianmuseum.org, A scene from “Pit No. 8,” a documentary by Estonian filmmaker Marianna Kaat. Cultural Initiatives (Ukraine), the Ukrainian and on www.KinofestNYC.com. The Institute of America (NYC) and individual Ukrainian Museum is among Kinofest’s functional household to an illegally operat- involved in several hare-brained schemes contributors. sponsors. ed coal mine near his hometown, where he with a close friend. Mr. Vasyanovych, a stu- Kinofest NYC was founded in 2009 by a The popular “Goodbye, Ukraine!” short scrapes by, providing for himself and his dent of the Andrzej Wajda Master School of group of East Village residents with a pas- film series is returning to Kinofest this year siblings. The director of the award-winning Film Directing in Poland, and his wife will sion for cinema and a desire to advocate showing seven new shorts that will have film will present her film, along with Alla be in New York to present their film. Ukrainian independent film. The festival their U.S. premieres at the festival. Denis Tyutyunnyk, a director of the International Two Bennington alumni will be joining seeks to educate and entertain its viewers, Ivanov, executive director of “Goodbye, Human Rights Documentary Film Festival the Kinofest line-up this year: filmmaker and to provide opportunities in the U.S. for Ukraine!” and director of the Odesa DOCUDAYS UA in Ukraine, where this film Andrea Odezynska and Virlana Tkacz, the new generation of innovative and tal- International Film Festival, is flying in to was shown in 2012. artistic director of Yara Arts Group. Ms. ented filmmakers from that part of the present the short film series. Five of the Making its U.S. premiere at this year’s Odezynska’s latest film project, the docu- world. “Goodbye, Ukraine!” filmmakers will also Kinofest is the dark comedy “Business As be on hand at the opening night event. Usual” by the husband-and-wife team One of the highlights of the festival is Valentyn Vasyanovych and Iya Myslytska. Shraga and Volodymyr Klyuzko used the the New York premiere of “Pit No. 8,” a The story is about a Ukrainian doctor going “Midwinter Night”... disc in deep stage left throughout “Midwinter Night” for projecting various human-interest documentary by Estonian through a mid-life crisis, which leads him on (Continued from page 11) filmmaker Marianna Kaat. The film follows a journey of comical self-discovery, causing images that flawlessly and unobtrusively a Donetsk teenager’s journey from a dys- him to lose his status-minded wife and get bandura and voice at times hinting matched and amplified the actions taking “Shchedryk, Shchedryk,” that projected place on the stage. image morphed into a swirling pattern. Led by the Koliadnyky, the ensemble Stepping within the image, the swirls sang “Teche Richka.” For the finale, the wrapped over her, creating living spirals of Lemon Bucket Orkestra started playing a brilliant white energy as she moved dance tune. As the beat became more invig- through that space. Mikhail Shraga trans- orating and the music more urgent, the formed that into dappled grey shapes, house lights slowly came up. Dancing looking almost three-dimensional coming ensemble members began walking into the out of the floor. Inka Juslin once again audience, bringing attendees on stage to entered the image space, now her body and dance with them. At the same time, some of her broad white streaming scarf revealing the musicians went up into the seats to that those greys were green stalks with play among the now clapping audience. white and yellow flowers, her movements The piece ended with the whole theater a giving the sensation that she was the wind huge sea of exuberant playing, singing and weaving through a field of daffodils. dancing, the audience now a physical part Along with these floor projections, Mr. of the performance.

explained American electoral law, the vot- Ukrainian delegation... ing process and the need to support efforts (Continued from page 15) for electoral transparency in Ukraine. After a visit with Chicago Alderman Roberto the delegation an understanding of how Maldonado, the group was invited to Ukrainian Americans preserve their heri- accompany him to his polling place, where tage through education. they could observed him voting and where The delegates met with members of the they saw first-hand how a polling place Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation, functions and what protocols are in place and discussed writing, creating and advo- to prevent voter fraud and electioneering. cating curriculum programs on collective The delegates presented queries as to how trauma – such as the Holodomor – both they could facilitate election reform in their here and in Ukraine. country and how to garner more U.S. sup- The delegates had an opportunity to port in doing so. visit Selfreliance Ukrainian American Reflecting on the events throughout the Federal Credit Union, where President/ week, the Rev. Myron Panchuk stated, “I CEO Bohdan Watral described this financial was delighted to spend an entire week with institution not only as a financial and eco- the delegates. Our conversations were nomic institution, but as a community lead- insightful, engaging, and endearing. It was er that continually supports Ukrainian a joy to host this delegation.” organizations and institutions and is deep- Ms. Eliashevsky, chair of the Kyiv ly committed to, and supportive of, com- Committee of Chicago Sister Cities munity development. International, stated, “Chicago Sister Cities On November 6, Election Day, the dele- International and its Kyiv Committee were gates had the unique experience of wit- very pleased to welcome this delegation of nessing the U.S. presidential election. emerging education leaders from Ukraine Members of the Ukrainian Congress to Chicago as part of the important work of Committee of America, Illinois branch, the Open World Leadership Center.” No. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 17

March 12 Seminar with Marci Shore, “The Taste of Ashes: The March 16, April 6 Pysanka workshop, Ukrainian National Museum, Stanford, CA Afterlife of Totalitarianism in Eastern Europe,” Stanford Chicago 312-421-8020 University, [email protected] or http://europe.stanford.edu/events March 17 Pysanka writing workshop, Glebe Community Center, Ottawa 613-564-1058 or www.gnag.ca March 14 Presentation by Igor Delanoe, “Tracking Developments in Cambridge, MA the Black Sea Fleet, Russia-Ukraine, and New Regional March 17 Concert, featuring works by Yuri Laniuk and the St. Joseph Security Issues,” Harvard University, 617-495-4053 Warren, MI Valley Camerata ensemble, Ukrainian Arts Society, St. Josaphat Parish Center, 248-879-8167 or March 15 Literary evening, “Collective Memory,” Ukrainian Institute [email protected] New York of America, 212-288-8660 or www.ukrainianinstitute.org March 17, 23, 24 Pysanka workshop, The Ukrainian Museum, March 16 Pysanka workshop, Ukrainian Community of Western New York 212-228-0110 or [email protected] McKees Rocks, PA Pennsylvania, St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Social Hall, 412-364-0968 March 22 Lenten dinner, Ss. Cyril and Methodius Ukrainian Catholic Olyphant, PA Church, The Regal Room, 570-489-4348 (reservations March 16 Pysanka workshop, Ukrainian National Museum, and pre-sale only) Chicago 312-421-8020 March 22 Lenten dinner, “Pyrohy, Pyvo and Lobster During Pist,” March 16 Lecture by Alla Perminova, “The Ukrainian Reception of Whippany, NJ Ukrainian American Youth Association – Whippany New York America Poetry in Ukrainian Translation,” Shevchenko Branch, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 Jersey, [email protected] or 973-713-6956 March 16 Workshop, “Theology and Catechetical Teaching in St. Jenkintown, PA Basil’s Anaphora,” by the Rev. Dr. Oleh Kindiy, Basilian March 22-April 7 Art exhibit, “Art/Nature/Art by Ron Kostyniuk,” Ukrainian Spirituality Center, 412-260-1607 or www.stbasils.com New York Institute of America, 212-288-8660 or www.ukrainianinstitute.org March 16 Ukrainian Easter Festival, St. Mary Ukrainian Orthodox New Britain, CT Church, 860-229-3833 or 860-677-2138 March 23 Easter Bazaar, Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center, Jenkintown, PA 215-663-1166 or www.ueccphila.org March 16 Ukrainian Easter bread workshop, The Ukrainian Museum, New York 212-228-0110 or [email protected] March 23 Pysanka demonstrations, The Ukrainian Museum, New York 212-228-0110 or [email protected] March 16 Concert, “Commemorating the 80th Anniversary of the Chicago 1932-1933 Holodomor,” Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, March 23 Lecture by Olena Panych, “The Memory and Identity of 773-227-5522 or www.uima-chicago.org New York Post-Soviet Immigrant Believers in the United States,” Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 March 16 Pysanka lecture and workshop with Gloria Horbaty, New Haven, CT Ukrainian National Women’s League of America – Branch 108, St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, 203-269-5909 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions March 16-17 Pre-Cana Conference, St. John Ukrainian Catholic Church, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Newark, NJ 973-371-1356 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 No. 10 UKELODEON FOR THE NEXT GENERATION

Ice skating outing raises funds for Ukrainian school

NEWINGTON, Conn. – On Saturday, February 16, St. Michael’s Ukrainian School of Hartford, Conn., held an ice skating fund-raiser at The Newington Arena in Newington, Conn. Members of the Ukrainian school, Ukrainian American Youth Association, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Zolotyj Promin Dance Ensemble and the Ukrainian community skated to Ukrainian music and enjoyed an afternoon of friendship and fun. – Christine M. Melnyk

UAYA youths craft Valentines for vets

STAMFORD, Conn. – On Satur- appreciation for the sacrifi ces these day, February 4, youths from Branch men and women of the armed forces 54 Chersones, of the Ukrainian have made for us in this country, American Youth Association (UAYA) enabling us to enjoy many freedoms located in Stamford, Conn., worked and privileges. together to create hundreds of beau- This was the second year that tifully crafted, hand-made Valentine UAYA Stamford members partici- decorations and greetings for veter- pated in the program. Last year, ans of American wars and confl icts they received an offi cial certifi cate currently recovering in hospitals of recognition from the congress- from service-related injuries. man’s offi ce and a special greeting, The effort was part of an annual in which Rep. Himes thanked them program conducted through the of- for their involvement and invited fi ce of Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) It them to never falter in showing provided an interesting opportunity pride for their Ukrainian American for the children to gain a greater background.

UAYA Stamford members show some of the Valentine’s Day greetings they made for veterans. No. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 19

Ukrainian American Youth Association of Whippany sponsors puppy for Seeing Eye by Linda Kleban sponsored a puppy for the Seeing WHIPPANY, N.J. – The Whippa- Eye in Morristown. Youth mem- ny branch of the Ukrainian Ameri- bers were inspired after a recent can Youth Association (CYM) has visit by Anita Eigen and her guide dog Camper to one of their regular Monday evening meetings to spon- sor their own puppy. Also visiting the group that evening were Kelly, a Golden Retriever, and a little Ger- man Shepherd puppy named Kent with their volunteer handlers. Youth members have enthusiasti- cally begun their campaign of “Pen- nies for Puppies” to sponsor their own puppy for the Seeing Eye. Each week the children will bring in spare change to fill a four-gallon water bottle with donations to help reduce Linda Kleban the cost of raising their sponsored Members of the Whippany Branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Asso- pup. The children have lovingly ciation with Seeing Eye dog Camper dubbed their pup “Mushka.” Mushka will be raised by a volun- and socialization of the puppy until to join in the campaign by saving teer family who will be responsible she is about 18 months old. The spare change for the “Pennies for The UAYA’s sponsored pup, Mushka. for the basic training in obedience Seeing Eye works with the Morris Puppies” campaign. Water bottles County 4-H club to find volunteer are on display at the UACCNJ in families. Formal training will then Whippany for anyone who would continue at the Seeing Eye in Mor- like to contribute pennies (or nick- ‘Scout Sunday’ tradition ristown, where Mushka will learn els and dimes!) for this worthwhile to guide a future human partner in cause. Checks can also be sent continues in New Britain keeping him or her safe from danger to UAYA Pennies for Puppies, 60 in everyday life. N. Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ The Ukrainian American Youth 07936 .Every penny raised will go Association invites the community directly to the Seeing Eye. Mishanyna

Find the capitalized portions of the names of special days during the month of March to solve this month’s Mishanyna.

Beginning of SPRING National Taras SHEVCHENKO EASTER READING DAY birthday (Gregorian calendar) PALM SUNDAY TEXAS GIRL SCOUT DAY PASSOVER Independence Day IDES OF MARCH PI DAY VERNAL EQUINOX Christine Melnyk Youth group members with the Rev. Andrii Pokotylo after their special LENT ST. PATRICK’S DAY WORLD WATER Day “Scout Sunday” blessing.

by Stephania Melnyk who participate in various scouting- NEW BRITAIN, Conn. – Accord- type groups came to church dressed ing to tradition, the first Sunday in in their uniforms. Children from the February every year is called Scout Ukrainian American Youth Asso- Sunday. The Scout Sunday tradition ciation, Plast Ukrainian Scouting was started in the 1940s by Robert Organization and the Boy and Girl Baden-Powell, founder of the Boy Scouts of America all attended the Scouts in 1907. The tradition was service. The children carried icons started so that people belonging to in a special procession around the houses of worship would be aware of church during the Great Entrance. the young scouts within these houses Following the divine liturgy, the of worship, and the charitable work Rev. Andrii Pokotylo read a special they do for their community. prayer and did a special blessing in The Scout Law says that a “Scout honor of the scouts. He thanked the is Reverent” and that all scouts scouts for their commitment to God and promise to fulfill their “Duty to God” His work and asked that they continue by doing good deeds. Scout Sunday to serve their communities and God. encourages the scouts in every house During coffee time, the youths of worship to fulfill this duty and handed out desserts for all the pa- strengthen their character in their rishioners in attendance. family, community and faith. This tradition was continued on Stephania Melnyk, 13, is from Avon, February 3, when children from St. Conn., and is a member of the Ukrai- Mary’s Ukrainian Orthodox Church nian American Youth Association. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 10, 2013 No. 10

PREVIEW OF EVENTS

Saturday, March 16 place at 2 p.m. at the Palatine Library, 700 N. North Court, Palatine, IL 60067. At 3 p.m., at NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific the Palatine Library, the Conservative Society invites all to a lecture by Alla Veterans of America, Palatine TEA Party and Perminova on “The Ukrainian Reception of the ACT for America chapter will host for- American Poetry in Ukrainian Translation.” mer Congressman Joe Walsh. Mr. Walsh will Ms. Perminova is a docent at Kyiv National address the last elections, the state of the University and a Fulbright scholar. The lec- Republican Party in Illinois and his future ture will take place at the society’s building , plans in politics. After his presentation, there 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and 10th will be a question and answer session mod- streets), at 5 p.m. For additional information erated by Col. Roman G. Golash (ret.). There call 212-254-5130. is no charge for these events. For more infor- Saturday-Sunday, March 16-17 mation, call 847-910-3532 or e-mail roman- [email protected]. NEWARK, N.J.: St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark is sponsoring a pre-Cana Sunday, March 24 conference for everyone who is planning a ALEXANDRIA, Va.: The Washington Group wedding in a Ukrainian Catholic church, Cultural Fund will present a tribute to com- regardless of city or state. The conference poser Bohdana Filts on her 80th birthday. will feature lectures by qualified specialists: The program will feature the composer’s a priest, a psychologist, a physician, an attor- works for piano, violin and voice. Pianist ney/financial planner and several life coach- Oksana Skidan, violinist Ivanna Husar and es. To register, or with questions, please call diva of the New York City Opera Oksana the church office at 973-371-1356 between Krovytska will perform art songs composed 8:30 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. on weekdays. by Ms. Filts to the words of Taras Saturday, March 23 Shevchenko. There will be a reception to meet the artists immediately following the PALATINE, Ill.: Ukrainian American performance. which begins at 3 p.m. at The Veterans 1st Lt. Ivan Shandor Post 35 invites Lyceum, 201 S. Washington St. Suggested veterans and the community to an informa- donation: $20; free for students; unreserved tional/social meeting to discuss the educa- seating. For more information e-mail twgcul- tional system in District 211 in Palatine and [email protected]; event contact phone, Schaumburg townships. The meeting takes 301-229-2615; venue phone, 703-838-4994.

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Tennis Camp Tabir Ptashat June 23-July 4 Session 1: June 23-29 2013 Summer Camp Kicks off the summer with 12 days of intensive tennis instruction and Session 2: June 30-July 6 competitive play, for boys and girls Ukrainian Plast tabir (camp) for Information age 10-18. Attendance will be limited children age 4-6 accompanied by their to 45 students. Room, board, parents. Registration forms will also 24-hour supervision, expert lessons be appearing in the Svoboda and The and loads of fun are included. Camp Ukrainian Weekly in March and April. is under the direction of George For further information, please contact Sawchak. Neonila Sochan at 973-984-7456.

Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Academy Workshop June 30- July 13 Vigorous 2-week dance training for more intermediate and advanced dancers age 16 and up under the direction of the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Foundation, culminating with performances on stage during the Ukrainian Cultural Festival weekend. Additional information http://www.syzokryli.com/

Ukrainian Heritage Day Camp Session 1: July 14-19 • Session 2: July 21-26 A returning favorite, in the form of a day camp. Children age 4-7 will be exposed to Ukrainian heritage through daily activities such as dance, song, crafts and games. Children will walk away with an expanded knowledge of Ukrainian folk cul- ture and language, as well as new and lasting friendships with other children of Ukrainian heritage. Price includes kid’s lunch and T-shirt and, unless noted, is based on in-house occupancy of parent/guardian. Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Camp Discovery Camp Chornomorska Sitch Sports School Session 1: July 21-August 3 July 14-20 Session 1: July 21-27 • Session 2: July 28-August 3 Session 2: August 4-August 17 Calling all nature lovers age 8-15 for 44th annual sports camp run by the Ukrainian Athletic- Directed by Ania Bohachevsky-Lonkevych (daughter of this sleep-over program filled with outdoor Educational Association Chornomorska Sitch for children Roma Pryma Bohachevsky), this camp is for aspiring dancers crafts, hiking, swimming, organized sports age 6-17. This camp will focus on soccer, tennis, volleyball age 8 -16, offering expert instruction for beginning, intermediate and games, bonfires, songs and much and swimming, and is perfect for any sports enthusiast. and advanced students. Room, board, 24-hour supervision, more. Room, board, 24-hour supervision Please contact [email protected] for an appli- expert lessons and plenty of fun are included. Each camp ends and a lifetime of memories are included. cation and additional information. with a grand recital. Attendance will be limited to 60 students.