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INSIDE:• Ruslana reflects on her victory in the Euro-Vision Song Contest — page 3. • An appreciation: Dancing with Pani Roma — page 9. • Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus performs in New York — page 14.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXII HE KRAINIANNo. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine PetroleumT pricesU could hinder Mukachiv Wmayor steps down, economic growth in Ukraine election investigation continues

by Vasyl Pawlowsky June 3 by the Verkhovna Rada’s press by Vasyl Pawlowsky Wohlwend had influenced Mr. Nuser to Special to The Ukrainian Weekly service Andrii Kluiev, head of the Special to The Ukrainian Weekly hand in his resignation. Mr. Nuser stated Verkhovna Rada Committee on Fuel, that the meeting with the PACE represen- KYIV – While Ukraine’s economic Energy, Atomic Policy and Atomic KYIV – The mayor of Mukachiv, tatives was necessary and that most of growth over the last number of years has Safety, stated that the current crisis in the Ernest Nuser, who had been announced the meeting was dedicated to the prob- been lauded as close to incredible at a fuel sector is directly related to world as the winner of the highly contested lems of national minorities in the region. rate of 17 to 18 percent, Anatolii economic trends, and is not a political mayoral election on April 15, tendered However, when asked by Ms. Severinsen Halchynskyi, head of the council of the issue. He added that measures were being his resignation at a City Council meeting whether he thought the elections in National Bank of Ukraine, considers this taken to stem the sharp increases in fuel on the evening of May 28, reported TV5. Mukachiv had been falsified, Mr. Nuser rate not to be a matter of optimism but prices. According to the statement, Citing personal threats against both replied, “Seven judges confirmed my rather an economic anomaly, that may Ukrainian petroleum prices had increased himself and his family as the reason for legitimacy, though I am not holding on to lead to overheating. by 34.7 percent within one month, bring- his resignation, Mr. Nuser stated that it the mayoral post.” Speaking at an international confer- ing the price for a ton of fuel up to $280 was not an easy decision to make, and Mr. Nuser’s tendered resignation was ence on monetary policy related to eco- (U.S.) added, “I do not have the moral or human a surprise to many. If the City Council nomic growth, Mr. Halchynskyi noted Whereas Mr. Halchynskyi stressed a right to risk the lives of my family and decides to accept his resignation at its that the growth in fuel prices, which decrease in dependence on Russia as a those close to me, as well as the lives or meeting on June 3, it will also have to reached record levels of $41.55 (U.S.) in supplier of oil and gas, the statement health of my companions-in-arms. decide when the by-election for the posi- New York on May 17, could contribute to notes that Ukraine will be importing 22 Therefore, I took this decision, albeit not tion of mayor of the town is to be held. Ukraine’s inflation rate increasing by million tons of petroleum from Russia a simple one, but it was the only proper Mykola Ryshko, assistant to Mr. more than the 6.7 percent level forseen in during 2004, and that the country will be decision to make given the current situa- Nuser, stated that this would most likely Ukraine’s budget for 2004. refining close to 24 million tons for its tion.” not be sooner than early 2005. Others He noted that a similar situation annual requirements. Nevertheless, Mr. His announcement came shortly after have suggested that the mayoral elections occured last year when the price of bread Kluiev stressed in his statement that his he had met with Hanne Severinsen and could be held during the presidential rose. However, the 13.2 percent rise in committee is recommending that the gov- Renate Wohlwend of the Parliamentary election in October 2004, however this bread prices in the first 10 months of ernment prepare the required legislation Assembly of the Council of Europe, who suggestion worries some election special- 2003 cannot be equated with the sharp and take the necessary measures to create were in Ukraine from May 27 through ists. increase in oil prices in Ukraine over the special reserves in order to stabilize the June 3 to look into the upcoming presi- The deputy chairman of the last weeks. Mr. Halchynskyi said that internal fuel markets in such crises. dential elections, as well as to investigate Committee of Voters of Ukraine, Evhen Ukraine’s energy security could only be Andrii Binov, senior economist at the the state of freedom of speech in the Poberezhnyi, stated that this would be the dealt with if Ukraine decreases its International Center for Policy Studies in country and observe the by-election worst scenario, in his opinion. Speaking dependence on Russia as a supplier of oil Kyiv, told The Weekly that the rise in being held in Odesa on May 31. on Public Radio, he said: “There have and gas and underscored that the govern- domestic petroleum products has not The meeting drew much speculation been precedents like this before, and the ment must take the appropriate measures. from the local media as to whether the According to a statement issued on (Continued on page 21) meeting with Mmes. Severinsen and (Continued on page 3) Ukrainian American vets say brotherhood brings recognition and healing by Andrew Nynka reunion in Fort Hood, Texas, in 1994 brought them “having served our country, having done our duty, together. It was the first year Mr. Schmotolocha attend- have a sense of pride that we’ve done something – that PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Though many of Jerry ed a reunion of his old U.S. Army outfit, the 1st we have accomplished something,” Mr. Koziak said. Schmotolocha’s memories from Vietnam have faded, Squadron, 9th Cavalry. “I’ve spent time concentrating John Midzak, who served in Lebanon and the Indian there are a number that still linger. There is one, in par- more on my family,” he said, but since then he has Ocean with the U.S. Navy, also said that fellow ticular, that has stayed with him, as vivid and clear as become more active in a number of veterans organiza- Ukrainian veterans have helped him cope. Asked the day it happened, nearly 40 years ago. tions, including a UAV post in Freehold, N.J., named in about the need for a Ukrainian veterans organization, A radio operator with a United States Army recon- honor of Maj. Myron Diduryk. Mr. Midzak replied: “Why not have a Ukrainian naissance unit, Mr. Schmotolocha described the scene in Though he still spends time with his family, certain American Veterans organization? It’s good to belong.” an article he wrote for the Veterans of Foreign Wars Much of what that organization does revolves (VFW) organization: “We were right in front of a memories from combat remain. Like a number of other veterans who spoke with The Weekly, Mr. around the idea of camaraderie and brotherhood – a bunker complex where we saw one of our radio opera- shared sense that, no matter which war a veteran went tors who was killed and a few others who were wound- Schmotolocha has had to find ways to cope with the aftereffects of war. Many veterans have said they through, combat leaves an indelible scar on people – ed. At that moment, all hell broke loose. There was and it is only in that tight circle that many veterans say fighting from one end to the other end of the platoon at would rather not speak with family members about their wartime memories, but would prefer instead to they can begin to find a way to heal from their wartime close range. My friend Woody Woodward … was shot memories. right through the chest and the bullet came out on the speak with people who also went through combat. Mr. Schmotolocha is not alone in holding on to such The Ukrainian American Veterans organization, for other side of his radio.” its part, has sought to give its members the belief that At that moment Gary Massey, who received a Silver memories, and he says his activity in veterans’ organiza- tions “helps to heal.” In 1948, Ukrainian American vet- what they struggled for was worthwhile and deserves Star for heroism for his actions at the battle, began recognition. heaving grenades at the enemy and watched as Mr. erans of the second world war organized the first nation- al convention of the Ukrainian American Veterans But making progress on that front has often been Woodward fell, Mr. Schmotolocha said. difficult, the national commander said. He worries that “[Massey] went up to [Woodward] and took his organization. Since that time the organization has grown and now Ukrainian American veterans are becoming a “forgot- grenades and went after the North Vietnamese in the ten heritage … who served in the U.S. armed forces.” has some 700 members, according to National bunkers. After he threw his grenades he himself was “For the most part,” said Mr. Koziak, whose uncle Commander Mathew Koziak, himself a veteran of shot in the elbow.… Gary was retreating into my died while serving with the Ukrainian Insurgent Army Vietnam who served there as a sergeant with the U.S. direction with his elbow shot off,” said Mr. in Europe, “our own Ukrainian community was not Army. Schmotolocha, who then wrapped his friend’s badly aware of us.” Indeed, many Ukrainian Americans may damaged arm. Being a part of the Ukrainian American Veterans The two would not see each other again until a organization means he is with a group of people who, (Continued on page 4) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 No. 23

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS Now it seems Kyiv’s not so eager NEWSBRIEFS Rada fails to admonish prosecutor Procurator General Hennadii Vasyliev, accusing him of “cynical inactivity” in the for integration with Moscow KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on June 1 investigation. (RFE/RL Newsline) rejected a proposed resolution saying an by Jan Maksymiuk cial pronouncements concerning investigation by the Procurator General’s By-election held in Odesa Oblast Office into allegations of vote rigging in a RFE/RL Belarus and Ukraine Report Ukraine’s “multi-vector” foreign poli- ODESA – Anton Kisse, deputy chairman cies. mayoral election in Mukachiv on April 18 of the Odesa Oblast, won the by-election to Vasyl Baziv, deputy head of the But Moscow has already reacted with is unsatisfactory, Ukrainian news agencies the Verkhovna Rada in constituency No. Ukrainian presidential administration, surprise to Mr. Baziv’s words. Deputy reported. The resolution was backed by 136 in Odesa on May 30, the Ukrainska made a rather unexpected statement on Economic Development and Trade 206 of 414 deputies present (226 votes Pravda website reported. Mr. Kisse May 28 when he told journalists at a reg- Minister Dmitrii Sukhoparov told were necessary for approval). The vote fol- obtained some 10,500 votes out of nearly ular briefing in Kyiv that Ukraine does Viedomosti that, without a coordinated lowed reports on the Mukachiv case pre- 35,000 cast during the ballot. Turnout did not intend to coordinate the process of position of the SES signatories with sented by Deputy Procurator General not exceed 22 percent, reportedly because joining the World Trade Organization regard to WTO membership, it will be Mykola Holomsha, representatives of the of heavy rain. Mykhailo Brodskyi, a candi- (WTO) with the three other signatories of difficult for them to reach the declared Internal Affairs Ministry and the Security date supported by the Our Ukraine opposi- the accord on the creation of the Single goal of forming a free-trade zone. Service of Ukraine, as well as Ukrainian tion bloc, was third with some 4,800 votes. Economic Space (SES), Russia, Belarus “If during the talks with WTO mem- Ombudswoman Nina Karpachova. The by-election was held because Serhii and Kazakstan. bers one [SES] country agrees to sharply (RFE/RL Newsline) Kyvalov, who was elected in 2002, gave up “It is our position that every country decrease customs tariffs, it would be Socialists, Communists to confer has already gone its way and should now senseless for the other countries of the his mandate after being elected head of the follow its own path,” Mr. Baziv said. Central Election Commission earlier this [SES] four, with a view to forming a KYIV – The leaders of the Socialist “The main thing is not to enter the WTO free-trade zone, to conduct negotiations year. (RFE/RL Newsline) together or separately, but to enter it as Party and the Communist Party are plan- on tougher conditions,” Mr. Sukhoparov ning to hold a conference to discuss the Lawmaker switches caucuses soon as possible.” added. Mr. Baziv’s statement was made less possible fielding of a joint candidate in the There were also people in Kyiv who Ukrainian presidential election scheduled KYIV – Lawmaker Mykhailo Dobkin than a week after the SES summit in raised eyebrows. “I don’t know what has left the Center group in the Verkhovna Yalta, where the four presidents talked a for October 31, Ukrainian news agencies happened and why such statements were reported on June 1, quoting Socialist Party Rada and joined the Social Democratic lot about the coordination of their poli- issued by the presidential administra- Party-United parliamentary caucus, Interfax cies toward forming a closer economic Chairman Oleksander Moroz. Last week, tion,” Hanna Herman, Prime Minister Communist Party Chairman Petro reported on June 2, quoting Rada Chairman and trade alliance. In particular, Viktor Yanukovych’s spokeswoman, told Volodymyr Lytvyn. “[After Dobkin joined Belarusian President Alyaksandr Symonenko said he has proposed fielding Viedomosti about Mr. Baziv’s briefing. a joint presidential candidate and forming Center], he and his father were subjected to Lukashenka and Kazak President “The prime minister permanently stresses repression, and his father was even arrest- Nursultan Nazarbaev stressed in Yalta a coalition for the subsequent parliamen- the need to coordinate the process of tary elections. (RFE/RL Newsline) ed,” Our Ukraine lawmaker Volodymyr that the cooperation within the SES joining the WTO,” she added. Yavorivskyi told journalists of Mr. Dobkin’s would allow the four states to present the Is President Kuchma making a fool of Will opposition run separately? defection. “As soon as he signed a request to same conditions while applying for Mr. Yanukovych in the run-up to the join the SDPU faction, his father was membership in the WTO. presidential elections in which Mr. KYIV – Yulia Tymoshenko, leader of the released. Don’t you see yourselves what is Now Mr. Baziv has said something Yanukovych is poised to be the main eponymous opposition bloc, said on Inter going on in the Verkhovna Rada?” The cur- that may be viewed as a clear move to candidate of the pro-Kuchma forces? Or Television on May 25 that she will run in the rent breakdown of forces in the Rada avoid such coordination. True, Mr. Baziv is it just Mr. Kuchma’s usual method of upcoming presidential election on her own if appears to be: Our Ukraine, 100 deputies; added that after becoming a member of pursuing politics – to make a step toward Our Ukraine leader Viktor Yushchenko and Ukraine’s Regions, 63; the Communist the WTO, Ukraine intends to help its Russia and then balance it by making Socialist Party head Oleksander Moroz fail Party, 59; the SDPU, 39; Democratic SES partners enter the organization. another one in the opposite direction? to establish an election coalition with her Initiatives-People’s Power, 28; Labor It remains to be seen whether Mr. Meanwhile, acting Polish Prime party, the Ukrainska Pravda website report- Ukraine, 29; Socialist Party, 20; Yulia Baziv’s statement will not be renounced Minister Marek Belka appealed to the ed. Ms. Tymoshenko added that despite her Tymoshenko Bloc, 10; Center, 18; National by President Leonid Kuchma in the near European Union last week – with the “insistent” attempts to sign such a coalition Democratic Party and Party of Entrepre- future, thus becoming only another item obvious goal of preventing Russia from accord, neither Mr. Yushchenko nor Mr. neurs and Industrialists, 17; Soyuz, 17; and on a much longer list of Kyiv’s incoher- Moroz has agreed to do so. Mr. Moroz com- Agrarian Party, 16. (RFE/RL Newsline) ent or even somewhat schizophrenic offi- (Continued on page 19) mented that such an accord could be signed if the Tymoshenko Bloc and Our Ukraine Ukraine to go it alone in WTO bid support proposed constitutional amend- Ukrainian opposition website, ments intended to reform the country’s polit- KYIV – Ukrainian presidential ical system. (RFE/RL Newsline) spokesman Vasyl Baziv told journalists on May 28 that Ukraine does not intend to Ukrainska Pravda, sued for libel Prosecutor will not challenge election coordinate the process of joining the World Trade Organization (WTO) with the three KYIV – Deputy Procurator General by Jan Maksymiuk scandals surrounding the closure of other signatories of the accord on the cre- Mykola Holomsha said in the Verkhovna RFE/RL Belarus and Ukraine Report Radio Kontynent and the publication of ation of the Single Economic Space (SES), Rada on June 1 that the Procurator the so-called Honcharov letter. Russia, Belarus and Kazakstan, Interfax General’s Office cannot file a formal protest The Internet publication Ukrainska In particular, according to Ukrainska reported. “It is our position that every coun- against the contentious mayoral election in Pravda (http://www2.pravda.com.ua/) Pravda, Mr. Vorotnik and Ms. Sambur try has already gone its way and should Mukachiv on April 18, the Ukrainska has been sued for libel. The plaintiffs are advised Radio Kontynent chief Serhii now follow its own path,” Mr. Baziv said. Pravda website reported. Mr. Holomsha Valerii Vorotnik, the editor of the Sholokh against retransmitting RFE/RL “The main thing is not to enter the WTO argued that such a move is beyond the Cherkasy-based newspaper Antena, and programs and proposed cooperation with together or separately, but to enter it as soon Maria Sambur, a former lawyer of the office’s competencies. In response to Mr. Mr. Medvedchuk’s Social Democratic as possible.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Institute of Mass Information (IMI). The Holomsha’s statement, the Our Ukraine Party-United. Mr. Sholokh did not heed Ukrainska Pravda website has dubbed opposition bloc demanded the dismissal of (Continued on page 23) those warnings. In early March the Messrs. Vorotnik and Sambur “agents of authorities seized Radio Kontynent’s [presidential-administration chief Viktor] transmitter and premises, while Mr. Medvedchuk in the media sphere.” Sholokh fled abroad, citing threats. Mr. FOUNDED 1933 Ukrainska Pravda is an outspoken and Sholokh reportedly told Ukrainska trenchant critic of the Ukrainian presi- HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Pravda about the role of Mr. Vorotnik dent and government. 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Fresh from her victory in the Euro-Vision Song Contest, Ruslana reflects on what’s next by Roman Woronowycz semifinals, held on May 9, when hers other teams from Eastern Europe to com- “Oy Letily Dyki Husy.” Kyiv Press Bureau was the only presentation that swayed plain, the judging method was changed Ruslana has appeared on the musical from the light-hearted pop beats currently and more weight given to the call-in stage since she was 3 years old and has KYIV – Having conquered Europe, so popular in Europe to a hard-edged votes from viewers. performed in various ensembles from the singer Ruslana Lyzhychko is now headed energy-filled dance number. The cos- Success in the EuroVision contest may age of 5. to the New World. tumes she and her dancers wore – jagged not have been as spontaneous as it looked When asked how she got into music Ruslana told The Ukrainian Weekly on bits of leather fashioned in a primitive from afar. Ruslana admitted that her pro- and show business, she quite frankly May 24 that she was in the process of style around the body – only added to the gram, long in preparation, was geared answered, “My mother chose it for me.” organizing a tour of North America and effect. specifically towards the European audi- She explained that her mother, Nina, Japan, with stops already scheduled for The legend of Ruslana was begun in ence and that her tour of Europe in the was a musician and conductor who put New York on July 1-3 and Toronto on Istanbul even before the final when, dur- first months of this year helped consider- her ambitions aside after she had to inter- July 4-5. ing a rehearsal of their temperamental ably. In fact those countries that most While most everyone in Ukraine was rupt her studies to take care of a family. dance number, she and her dancers shat- strongly supported the singer – Poland, taken by Ruslana’s unexpected success in She then decided her daughter would fin- tered the glass portion of the stage floor Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia, the 49th annual EuroVision Song Contest ish what she had started. from where camera crews were to film. were part of that l 5-nation tour. on May 15, the 25-year-old pop sensation Ruslana studied piano, violin and The singer told The Weekly she had from Lviv, who has performed on stage In attaining victory, Ruslana easily vocals from an early age, and later long dreamed of appearing in the practically her whole life, said she was outscored her two main rivals, a singer trained as a conductor as well. She stud- EuroVision competition. The show had not overly surprised because her tour of from Serbia and a vocalist from Greece, ied composition with Myroslav Skoryk been relatively popular in Europe for Europe in the first part of the year proved who took second and third, respectively. and took lessons from Mykola Kolessa. years, but recently had become all the to her that the song she sang with its Of the 36 countries watching the show, Ruslana admitted that the driving rage among Eastern and Central insistent Hutsul beat, was a hit. which was viewed by 170 million force behind her career could also be an European pop fans. “We saw at that time that there was an Europeans, all but Switzerland put their unbearable irritant as well as her creative “I wanted to go in 1997, but it was energy and a rhythm that the crowds collective votes behind Ruslana. She trigger. impossible because Ukraine was not a liked,” explained Ruslana in an exclusive received the highest marks in Iceland, “My mother is my worst critic. I never member of the European Broadcasting interview with The Weekly. Estonia, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Israel, hear any compliments from her. But that Union (which sponsors the annual event) The Ukrainian pop singer grabbed the Russia and Turkey. is good sometimes, too, because I write attention and votes of Europe’s pop fans After her win, the new pop queen of at that time,” explained Ruslana about to get rid of my anger,” explained and won the contest with the song “Dyki Europe explained the secret of her suc- her long-pregnant ambition. Ruslana. Tantsi (Wild Dances)” and the frenetic cess. Ruslana had obtained some success in The songs she has created helped her choreography that accompanied it, to the “We conquered Europe with our sin- Ukraine before her recent win with a to become the first performer in Ukraine surprise of most everyone. The song, cerity, our joyfulness, our good will and couple of hit songs, but had not been to officially receive a platinum record for written by her in conjunction with her our tenaciousness,” noted Ruslana during considered the superstar she is destined sales of more than 1 million discs by the producer-husband Oleksander a press conference in Ukraine. The victo- now to become. She first received nation- International Recording Industry. She Ksenofonto, is based on traditional rious singer entered the room where the wide prominence after she won the received the honor last summer from the Hutsul folk rhythms. meeting with the press took place to a Slaviansky Bazaar, an annual competi- International Recording Industry for the She was chosen from 10 finalists in standing ovation from the journalists. tion of upcoming young talent from album “Dyki Tantsi,” just before she the two-part contest, who were part of an She responded by climbing a table and Russia, Ukraine and Belarus. She took (Continued on page 21) original field of 24 singers, each one waving the EuroVision trophy above her first place with the Nina Matvienko song, from a different country. Scoring was head. Earlier in the day, immediately done in a combination, with points hand- after exiting Boryspil Airport, she had ed down by a jury of judges as well as dropped to her knees and kissed scores counted from viewers in the 36 Ukrainian soil, as she had promised jour- Quotable notes countries in which the program was nalists in Istanbul she would. “All of us are making a positive image of Ukraine. I want my country to open broadcast. Viewers could not support the Ruslana’s victory did not come with- up before you with friendship and hospitality. I would like you to forget about entertainer who represented their country. out controversy in Istanbul. There was Chornobyl.” The singer, whose father hails from some concern that she may not have a the Hutsul region of the Carpathian chance at a win when she had gained the – Ukrainian singer Ruslana after winning, with her band, the 2004 Eurovision Mountains, became a hit in Istanbul even finals after rumors circulated that the vic- Song Competition in Istanbul on May 15, as quoted by Reuters and cited by before her victory in the contest. Her per- tor had already been preordained. When RFE/RL Belarus and Ukraine Report. formance gained prominence during the the Ukrainian contingent joined with

While Mr. Nuser’s tendered resigna- after elections that 2,400 voters had voted Although the reaction by the Mukachiv mayor... tion leaves a number of questions unan- for Mr. Nuser, when only 1,739 voters Verkhovna Rada to Mr. Zhumelia’s state- (Continued from page 1) swered, the Verkhovna Rada is still had cast ballots. ment was positive, later in the session the big problem in this is that the Law on investigating what happened during the Although Mr. Holomsha did not bring Rada heard from the first deputy of the Elections to City Councils doesn’t practi- elections on April 15. While reporting on forth any groundbreaking facts regarding Internal Affairs Ministry, Mykhailo cally fall into line with the Law on the the investigation of the Procurator falsification of the vote count, Ukraine’s Kornienko. He noted that the authorities Election of the President. And if the elec- General’s Office during the Verkhovna Ombudsman Nina Karpachova presented had questioned Mr. Zhumelia in the tion takes place before the presidential Rada session on June 1, Deputy the statement of a young sergeant, course of their investigation. However, Procurator General Mykola Holomsha Mykhailo Zhumelia, who was on duty the election of Ukraine in October, this could Mr. Zhumelia confirmed that when he stated that a criminal case has been filed evening of April 19-20. During those contribute to the escalation of the situa- reported this information to the deputy with the courts regarding the beatings days, the Rada’s special commission tion in Mukachiv.” procurator general, Victor Kudriavtsev, that took place at the No. 3 polling sta- investigating the Mukachiv elections was There are a number of individuals who there was no reaction from him whatso- tion, and that it is known who is responsi- in the city. do not believe that Mr. Nuser’s reasons ever. ble for the beating of Verkhovna Rada In her introduction of Mr. Zhumelia, While the investigation into the elec- for stepping down are at all related to Deputy Mykola Polischuk. who was present in the visitor’s balcony threats against him or his family, but are tions in Mukachiv continues, Mr. Nuser’s Mr. Holomsha added that the Procurator during the session, Ms. Karpachova said, tendered resignation awaits a decision due to other factors. Zoltan Lendel, a General’s Office has questioned over 1,000 “This city [Mukachiv] became a symbol from the City Council on June 3. Mr. member of the Mukachiv City Council, witnesses, and examined 959 documents, 12 not only of an unprecedented abrogation Nuser still holds the position of a mem- said that he didn’t believe there were any inquiries and 118 appeals by members of the of constitutional human rights, but also a ber of the Zakarpattia Oblast Council, threats against Mr. Nuser, but rather that Verkhovna Rada. According to Mr. Holomsha, symbol in the fight to protect those and he stated that he will continue to rep- he had finally developed a conscience. the complaints by national deputies who have rights.” Ms. Karpachova relayed Mr. resent the interests of the citizens of On June 1, during session of the been questioned and have accused members Zhumelia’s account of how he had been Verkhovna Rada, which is still investigat- of electoral commissions in the falsification of ordered by a senior officer to leave his Mukachiv on the oblast level. ing the events surrounding the Mukachiv the election results contradict the statements post while guarding the room that con- Meanwhile, a legal ruling as to who is election, the deputy head of the Security made by those officials. tained the election ballots. After he was in charge in Mukachiv was announced on Services of Ukraine, Ihor Drizhchannyi, However, the press office of Our questioned by Ms. Karpachova as to June 2. Lawyers from the oblast admin- noted that the Security Services had Ukraine reported that National Deputy whether he confirms the statement read istration stated that the only legitimate examined Mr. Nuser’s declaration regard- Volodymyr Filenko’s assistant clearly to be true, the whistleblower received a mayor of Mukachiv is the person who ing threats. “What is going on here is not had evidence of vote falsification. He round of applause from the deputies in was voted into office in June of last year, about life threats, but the psychological commented on video footage in which the session hall. Vasyl Petiovka. They based their argu- influence on him,” noted Mr. the head of Election Commission No. 4, a Later, he was personally congratulated ments on the fact that the presidential Drizhchannyi. Vasyl Moshkara, is seen announcing the by Viktor Yushchenko who declared, decree that assigned Myroslav Opachko PACE rapporteur Ms. Severinsen told results at the polling station, where 1,739 “Today this person is defending democra- as acting mayor of Mukachiv in the inter- RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service on May 31 voters had turned out, that Viktor Baloha cy in Ukraine.” Mr. Yushchenko further im was changed by the president himself. that during a meeting last week with Mr. had received 906 votes, while Mr. Nuser added that “for the most part, people in Due to this announcement made by the Nuser “it seemed to me that he is ready had received 561. Mr. Moshkara then dis- Ukraine remain silent in order to guaran- oblast’s lawyers, the leadership of [to resign] because his town has become played the signed protocols with the tee peace in their lives, while this person, Mukachiv has decided to postpone the notorious in all of Europe owing to the commission’s stamp. Mr. Filenko said he who was not afraid of telling the truth, is City Council meeting that was to take election rigging.” was extremely surprised to hear the day a hero.” place on June 3. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 No. 23

Ukrainian American vets... “You’ll find that many Ukrainian American veterans are proud to have (Continued from page 1) served this country and proud to have be unaware of just how many Ukrainians served together,” said Peter Polnyj, a have fought for the United States. Vietnam veteran who served with the Marine Corps. “[The U.S. Congress] Data from the 2000 U.S. Census won’t even listen to us,” but a federal showed that there are over 90,000 charter “would be a great boon to the Ukrainian American veterans in the organization,” he said. United States, according to Dr. Oleh The bill, called the Ukrainian Wolowyna, who is president of Informed American Veterans Charter Act, has been Decisions Inc. and a demographer who stalled in Congress for over a year now. has studied the Census in depth. Many Ukrainian veterans expressed con- Mr. Koziak and the UAV have worked cern over why the resolution, H.R. 1615, on a number of projects to recognize fel- apparently has been put on a backburner. low veterans. Foremost among them is a The Immigration, Border Security and resolution that was introduced in the Claims Subcommittee, chaired by Rep. United States House of Representatives John N. Hostettler (R-Ind.), has held on last year. If the measure were to pass the to the resolution since it was first intro- House, it would grant the UAV a national duced there on May 5, 2003. Repeated charter and would recognize the group on attempts to contact Rep. Hostettler over par with other prominent veterans’ organ- the course of a week for his comment on izations, such as the Veterans of Foreign the issue have been unsuccessful. Jerry Schmotolocha while on a reconnaissance patrol near the town of An Wars. Mr. Koziak said the resolution, which Khe in Vietnam in 1966.

has 28 co-sponsors, would give the Veterans Walkway in Hamptonburgh, OBITUARY: Andriy Lesiw, 81, organization recognition during national N.Y. That monument, which will be dedi- commemorations. He said the UAV cated on Sunday, June 13, “is dedicated marched at Arlington National Cemetery to all Ukrainian American Veterans who former chef at Soyuzivka resort in Arlington, Va., last year, but again was have honorably served in the armed left out of portions of the observance. forces of the United States,” a UAV PARSIPPANY, N.J. – In Washington this past Memorial release notes. Andriy Lesiw, known to Day, members of a number of nationally Mr. Polnyj, the adjutant of Post 27 in countless guests who vaca- chartered veterans’ organizations Brooklyn, N.Y., noted that three Ukrainian tioned at Soyuzivka over the watched their representatives sit front American Congressional Medal of Honor decades as the resort’s chef, and center as President George W. Bush winners were posthumously honored over passed away on April 26, at and tens of thousands of people gathered the Memorial Day weekend at the the age of 81. on the National Mall to officially open Hamptonburgh memorial, which is in the Mr. Lesiw was affection- the national World War II monument. final stages of construction and is sched- ately called “Pan Andriy” by Ukrainian American veterans were there uled for completion by June 13. legions of waiters, waitress- in Washington, but because they lacked a At the memorial the UAV recognized es, busboys and cooks who national charter, none were invited to Matej Kocak, who fought in the first worked at the resort of the participate in the commemoration in an world war and was also previously hon- Ukrainian National official capacity, and none were repre- ored with the Navy and Army Medals of Association in Kerhonkson, sented on the dais with President Bush. Honor for his service in France; Nicholas N.Y. “I haven’t been able to find out” why Minue, a member of the U.S. Army who He was born on December the resolution has languished, Mr. Koziak earned his Medal of Honor for service in 10, 1922, in Dobryanyn, said. He said the subcommittee was sim- the second world war in 1944; and Peter Ukraine. During the second ply “not bringing it up.” Tomich, a member of the U.S. Navy who world war, he served in the But the UAV has worked in a number was aboard the U.S.S. Utah during the Galicia Division, which of other ways to ensure its members are Japanese surprise attack on American fought for the freedom of recognized for their service. The UAV forces stationed in Pearl Harbor in 1941. Ukraine. continues to work as an official partner “We are not only honoring Ukrainian Mr. Lesiw emigrated to on the Veterans Oral History Project, American veterans, we are honoring all England, and from there which is housed at the Smithsonian veterans,” Mr. Polnyj said of the arrived in the United States. Institute and will document what veter- Hamptonburgh memorial. Eventually, he was hired as a ans like Mr. Schmotolocha remember of Mr. Polnyj, who served with the Marine cook at Soyuzivka and their time served in combat. Corps during Vietnam as a radio and tele- became part of the regular The project was established in order to type operator, fought from 1966 to 1969 staff there. record oral testimonies of World War II with the 3rd Marine Division. “I saw a few Funeral services were held veterans but has been expanded to of my friends killed – friends that I grew on April 30 from Holy include veterans of other wars as well. up with.” He said that remembering those Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Roman Iwasiwka The UAV was accepted to participate in who died and talking with fellow veterans Church across the road from Andriy Lesiw with a plaque he received in recog- the project in 2002 as one of 700 official helps him cope with his memories. Soyuzivka. nition of his many years of work at Soyuzivka. partners nationwide and has taken part by “[Memorial Day] has a special mean- Surviving are Mr. Lesiw’s brothers nance crew of four, and Andriy worked collecting oral histories and sending them ing. Some guys may not say it, but it Jaroslaw and Mykola, and sister Olesia outdoors – which, by the way, he loved. to the Library of Congress. does affect them. There but for the grace Horochovjanko, with their families; niece Most of the rock walls, stairs and swim- Additionally, the UAV continues to of God...” Mr. Polnyj said, referring to Maria Cade, with her husband , Robert, ming pool were wholly or partially built work on its Registration Project and is set the fact that many of his friends never and son, Andriy; and other family mem- and remain today as a tribute to his hard to officially open a Ukrainian American came back from the war. bers in the United States and Ukraine. work. Following are excerpts of a eulogy I have never forgotten the long hours delivered at the funeral by Daniel he worked in the kitchen from breakfast Slobodian, a former manager at until well after supper plus often a ban- Soyuzivka. quet in the reception hall on Saturday * * * night. ... Andriy was loyal and dedicated to Family and Friends: Soyuzivka, the UNA and the Kerhonkson Why are we here today? Each of us community, as evidenced by his personal has his reasons. Mine are that I have donations to Ukrainian causes. He often known Andriy Lesiw and his family very cooked ... for our Church dinners. well. He came to America from England, having served in the Ukrainian Army. Children, of all ages, knew him by He was hired to work in Soyuzivka. name, and he liked it when they visited He developed great talent as first cook. him in the kitchen. He was a quiet, soft- People still talk of the delicious dishes he spoken man. made. Especially his duck on Sunday and Andriy, you deserve all our respect his superb prime rib... and gratitude for the work you have done As his boss, I noticed that the most with such little acknowledgment. I, for outstanding feature was how clean he one, say to you, “Thank you.” It was a kept the kitchen. ... Andriy was a consci- pleasure to have you as a close friend. Ukrainian American Jerry Schmotolocha (center) is joined by fellow veterans entious responsible worker. ... When the You were a good American, a good Chuck Knowlen (right) and Gary Massey at an Army reunion in Fort summer season ended we had a mainte- Ukrainian and everyone’s friend. Hood,Texas, in 1994. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 5

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UNA earns NFCA designation Activists promote UNA at festival as “Member in Good Standing” PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian In communicating the importance of National Association has earned the cov- the NFCA Membership Standards, eted “Member in Good Standing” desig- NFCA Chair of the Board Frederick A. nation from the National Fraternal Ohlde said, “The leaders of the NFCA’s Congress of America (NFCA), the asso- 76 member-societies believe that the ciation of America’s fraternal benefit association must enforce strict standards societies. This level of achievement for to promote exceptional performance. Our 2004 recognizes the society for the high- standards ensure that each member-socie- est standards of performance, both in fra- ty is financially sound and meets or ternal programming and financial opera- exceeds criteria upon which tax and reg- tion, over a one-year period. ulatory privileges are granted under state The Chicagoland-based NFCA, which and federal law.” celebrates its 118th anniversary in 2004, “The fraternal movement in the United successfully links its 76 members – frater- States has a long and proud place in nal benefit societies: not-for-profit member- American history stretching back nearly ship organizations offering life insurance, 150 years and it is important steps such as accident and health insurance and annuities these that protect the members of fraternal – to encourage education, training and com- benefit societies and their families,” he con- munity outreach at the national and grass- tinued. “As the NFCA’s Chair of the board, roots levels. The association represents it is my honor to bestow the highest ranking NEW YORK – Activists of the Ukrainian National Association manned the UNA more than 10 million people in more than on the Ukrainian National Association.” table at the Ukrainian Festival held in New York City by St. George Ukrainian 42,000 chapters, making it one of the conti- The NFCA Membership Standards Catholic Church on May 14-16. Seen in the photo above (sitting, from left) are: nent’s largest volunteer networks. Program was established in 1993 to assess Barbara Bachynsky, chairperson of the New York District Committee and secre- “The NFCA’s ‘Member in Good the integrity and uniqueness of both mem- tary of Branch 184; Alex Redko, secretary of Branch 130; (standing) Steven Standing’ designation reflects the ber-societies of the NFCA and prospective Woch, employee of the UNA Home Office; Motria Milanytch, secretary of Branch Ukrainian National Association’s com- members. Fraternal benefit societies are 450; Nina and Maxim Zwarycz, members of Branch 194; Oksana Lopatynsky, mitment to maintaining a strong, viable required to provide the NFCA with infor- secretary of Branch 194, and Yarema Bachynsky, member of Branch 184. fraternal benefit organization for our mation regarding financial performance, members,” said UNA President Stefan organizational structure and fraternal out- Kaczaraj. “The UNA’s good standing reach activities. This information is evalu- within the NFCA demonstrates a stan- ated by the NFCA staff, with attention dard of industry excellence for 110 years focusing on the common bond of societies, HE KRAINIAN EEKLY of continuous service to our members, Visit our archive Ton theU Internet at: http://www.ukrweekly.com/W families and their communities. (Continued on page 25)

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NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY “Suicidal nationalism” revisited D-Day and remembering George H.W. Bush returned to Kyiv 13 years after his notorious trip of August 1991 to tell his audience at Kyiv State University – and by extension the people of Canadianby Dr. Lubomyr Luciuk troops’Unlike sacrifices the Nazi bunkers the soldiers did Ukraine – that he has always supported those “who pushed the frontiers of freedom.” manage to get past you can’t avoid the cen- His comments came by way of explanation for his remarks of 13 years ago when, The men who stormed Juno Beach on ter’s shopping kiosk. Apparently our troops in addressing the people of Ukraine, he had cautioned against “suicidal nationalism.” D-Day were not peacekeepers. Nor were risked all to ensure future generations a Dubbed by observers the “Chicken Kiev” speech, that address was widely criticized those defending Hitler’s Fortress Europe. chance to carry away cheap Eskimo art. Is by those who supported independence for Ukraine and expected the U.S. president to Our warriors maimed and killed their the Canadian identity-deficit so profound express similar sentiments, but instead were advised to “stay the course” (to use a foes, or were themselves done in. that soapstone trinkets constitute our only Bush phrase from a different context) and remain a part of the Soviet Union. Whichever side you fought for, you bat- totems of distinctiveness? Most men on Back on August 1, 1991, the first President Bush became the first American head of tled to survive, to keep buddies safe, to Juno Beach never saw an Inuit, or even state to visit Ukraine since Richard M. Nixon in 1972. Though it was only a half-day get the job done. knew the word. To stifle such cynicism, the stopover in the Ukrainian capital that followed two days in Moscow, nonetheless the Over 900 Canadian soldiers died, were museum’s concoctors mounted yet another presidential visit was seen as recognition of the importance of the USSR’s republics at wounded or were listed as missing in placard, claiming a million aboriginals pop- a time when they were making their sovereignty felt and moving away from Moscow. action on June 6, 1944 and in the weeks ulate Canada, an inflation likely designed It was also seen as raising the stakes in the debate between the republics and the following, as Allied forces punctured the for some future purpose. Meanwhile, this center over the future of the Soviet Union. “We want to retain the strongest possible Atlantic Wall, then pushed inland. only confirms that ever-precious European official relationship with the Gorbachev government, but we also appreciate the Canadian troops fought with distinction image of “America” as a land of Cowboys importance of more extensive ties with Ukraine and other republics, with all the peo- for almost another year, finally liberating and Indians, with the occasional and always ple of the Soviet Union,” the president said upon his arrival in Kyiv. Europe from its Nazi yoke, on May 8, benevolent Mountie cantering by. Later on, those words were offset, even negated, by his address in the Ukrainian 1945, which became known as V-E Day Why does the military record of 3,000 SSR Verkhovna Rada. “Freedom is not the same as independence. Americans will not for Victory in Europe. natives deserve separate treatment? It’s support those who seek independence in order to replace a far-off tyranny with a local What the Canadians achieved in no secret – I am a proud Canadian, of despotism. They will not aid those who promote a suicidal nationalism based on ethnic Normandy and afterwards should be the Ukrainian heritage. At least 3,000 hatred,” President Bush stated. Of the new union treaty he said: “the Nine-Plus-One story that’s told at Canada’s Juno Beach Ukrainian Canadian volunteers died agreement holds forth the hope that republics will combine greater autonomy with Center. It’s not. overseas. Several times more served. Yet greater voluntary interaction ... rather than pursuing the hopeless course of isolation.” Unlike the impressive military muse- no separate exhibit honors them. And The disheartening message was received loud and clear. And it was clear also that um near Omaha Beach, highlighting none should. President Bush was supporting Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev in keeping the USSR American contributions to the success of More than once, interviewing a veter- together, in preserving the status quo. Some observers even said it would have been Operation Overlord, the Juno Beach an of Ukrainian origin, finding myself better if Mr. Bush had stayed home. Ukrainian Americans were, in a word, outraged. Center is about “discovering Canada.” tempted to make something of it, I have Now, thirteen years later, former President Bush explained in Kyiv: “I encour- Hundreds of Canadians fell nearby, yet been bluntly reminded that our boys aged them [Ukraine’s leaders] not to do something stupid. My speech here – if you inside the center visitors are barraged fought alongside fellow Canadians as look at it, if you read it – I said to restrain from doing anything that would cause with an error-riddled yet politically cor- equals. That does not ignore the discrimi- them to react when things were going the right way.” He continued, “Because your rect porridge of platitudes demonstrating nation they suffered, or the even more leaders acted in the national interest, and not in self-interest, they avoided what how nasty a place Canada was before the hurtful allegations about divided loyal- could have been another Prague Spring.” (The reference is actually to what came second world war. That seems a more ties. But, for veterans, such slights matter after the Prague Spring of 1968 – the invasion by Soviet troops.) important message than remembering D- less than the cause they championed. In our book, that’s no explanation for the disastrous speech of 1991, but, what’s done Day, presumably because doing so might That goes for native soldiers, too. I won’t is done. Thankfully, the events of 1991 nullified Mr. Bush’s speech. “glorify war” or “great men” or “heroes.” argue with any man who was there. The good news about the elder President Bush’s 2004 address in Kyiv was his Another entire gallery is little more than Outside the museum, oddly shaped exhortation to students, Ukraine’s future leaders and decision-makers, to make public a collective sermon, supposedly submit- pods bear small nameplates recalling service, volunteerism and charitable work part of their lives. He underscored how satis- ted by “ordinary Canadians” of every those who fought on “The Longest Day.” fying it is to see that “without government intervention, without government money conceivable ethnic, religious and racial Families, friends and others paid $250 you can help somebody else.” As well, he told his young listeners about the importance heritage, filled with words crafted to for this privilege. Regrettably, these of involvement, of participation in “the debate to help tackle the big issues of [the] reassure passers-by that post-war Canada rather modest plaques are already exfoli- times.” These words by an elder statesman and a public servant have the potential to happily became a multicultural motel, ating. They are cheapened further by the influence a whole generation to act for the greater good – for the benefit of their entire certainly a much nicer society than the others festooned among them, booster- nation at a time when Ukraine is building a civil society and faces a crucial election. Yankees have. American visitors best ism for this or that city or company. Finally, it was indeed heartening to hear that President Bush has seen the new skip this room. They might forget we All the D-Day beaches are bathing Ukraine. As he told the Ukrainian people, he has observed “how far you have moved were allies, once upon a time. shores again, far less ravaged than one down the path to freedom – a path you are still marching with pride and great deter- anticipates. Hidden amongst the dunes is mination today.” He concluded his remarks by stating that Ukraine “has had a new Lubomyr Luciuk is a professor of Canada’s Juno Beach Center. It will, and birth in freedom” and paraphrasing Taras Shevchenko to note that “Ukraine’s day of political geography at the Royal Military should, have its defenders. Some say it’s hope has indeed arrived.” College of Canada. (Continued on page 27) June Turning the pages back... ACTION ITEM 7 Congressional resolutions on Ukraine’s elections The October presidential election in Ukraine is critical to the future of Ukraine, 1996 Eight years ago, on June 7, 1996, the Embassy of Ukraine in U.S.-Ukraine relations, and to the very security of Europe. It is also crucial that all the United States released a momentous statement by President presidential candidates be given equal coverage in the media and full unhindered Leonid Kuchma announcing the completion of the removal of opportunity to present themselves before the Ukrainian electorate during the election Ukraine’s nuclear warheads. It was the culmination of a process campaign. that began in 1990, when Ukraine, in its Declaration of State Sovereignty, told the world Ukrainian Americans, and their friends and supporters, therefore, are urged to call that it would adhere to three non-nuclear principles: not to receive, not to produce and not their congressional representatives, both in the House and the Senate, to become co- to acquire nuclear weapons. It was for many an unbelievable act: Ukraine had voluntarily sponsors of Senate Concurrent Resolution 106, which urges that the presidential elec- renounced the third largest nuclear capacity in the world. tion process in Ukraine be carried out in a “democratic, transparent and fair” manner. “On June 1, Ukraine completed the process of transferring its strategic nuclear warheads In the House of Representatives, House International Relations Committee Chairman to the Russian Federation for further dismantlement under the supervision of Ukrainian Rep. Henry J. Hyde (R-Ill.) has co-sponsored an identically worded resolution – H. Con. observers. Thus, the Ukrainian state demonstrated to the world its faithfulness to the idea of Res. 415 – with Helsinki Commission Chairman Rep. Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) nuclear disarmament, its striving by practical steps to bring closer the time when the peoples and Rep. Tom Lantos (D-Calif.). Helsinki Commission Co-Chairman Sen. Ben of our planet will be able to live without threat of nuclear destruction,” stated Mr. Kuchma. Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.) is sponsor of the Senate resolution which is co-spon- The president also underscored the significance of Ukraine’s act: “This historic event sored by Commission Ranking Member Sen. Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) and Senate represents the timely and full implementation by our state of its obligations under the Foreign Relations Committee Ranking Member Sen. Joseph R. Biden (D-Del.). Trilateral Agreement of the presidents of Ukraine, the U.S.A. and Russia of January 14, Telephone numbers of senators and representatives may be obtained by calling the 1994, and is an important contribution of Ukraine to the process of disarmament. ... The Capitol Information Line at (202) 225-3121. Contact information, including e-mail complete elimination of nuclear weapons located on the territory of Ukraine provides a addresses, can also be found by going online through http://www.house.gov and unique opportunity for realization of the idea of a nuclear-free Central and Eastern Europe, http://www.senate.gov. from the Black to the Baltic seas. This would promote the development of confidence For the text of the resolutions and accompanying statements, see the Helsinki among the states of the region, and significantly diminish the threat of the appearance of Commission website at www.csce.gov, or contact Orest Deychakiwsky at the com- new lines of division on the European continent.” mission for more information by e-mailing [email protected]. Source: “For the record: Kuchma statement on removal of nukes,” The Ukrainian – Submitted by Ihor Gawdiak president, Ukrainian American Coordinating Weekly, June 16, 1996, Vol. LXIV, No. 24. Council. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places Prior to the evening program, the mis- sions of Belarus, the Russian Federation by Myron B. Kuropas Thanks for editorial and Ukraine participated in a bazaar held on resolutions in the lobby of the Secretariat of the Dear Editor: United Nations. This bazaar, now in its 10th year, was an idea spearheaded by Thank you for your excellent editorial: Liuda Zlenko, former Ambassador “Ukraine’s election: Congress Points the Anatolii Zlenko’s wife, and Dr. Marta Historians in denial Not too long ago I attended a scholarly ly maintained by, the American Way” (May 23) concerning the House Kokolskyj. This year was the first that presentation at Northern Illinois Historical Review and the Journal of and Senate resolutions on the Ukrainian the WFUWO and Ukrainian World University during which a professor from American History, two leading academic elections and the Helsinki Commission Congress were involved in co-sponsor- an eastern university proudly proclaimed publications that essentially decide what leadership’s role in introducting this leg- ing the bazaar. Enough money has been raised over the course of the years to that he was a Marxist. is academically acceptable history and islation. Your support and understanding purchase medical equipment for hospi- On campus to receive a scholarly recog- what is not. One would think that on con- of the importance of this resolution, tals treating Chornobyl’s children. Most nition award, he was wearing a diamond troversial issues, academic journals which urges the Ukrainian authorities to importantly, awareness of the plight of stickpin in his tie, and later mentioned that would encourage scholarly debate, the ensure a democratic, transparent and fair the children of Chornobyl is raised dur- he was looking forward to taking his wife to airing of ideas in a free and open election process for the upcoming presi- ing the day of the bazaar in this highly shop on Michigan Avenue, Chicago’s gold exchange. This has not happened, the dential election are greatly appreciated. trafficked area of the United Nations. coast of expensive and chic emporiums. authors of “In Denial” contend. In addition to the Helsinki This particular commemoration was When it came time for questions, I was The last meaningful critique on the Commission’s role on this issue, I’d like made all the more memorable because of the first to raise my hand. “In view of the CPSU, Messrs. Klehr and Haynes inform to emphasize the leadership of Rep. the screening of the Academy Award- horrific loss of lives when Lenin, Stalin, us, was published in 1972. “In the more Henry Hyde (R-Ill.), the chairman of the winning documentary “Chernobyl Mao, Pol Pot and Castro attempted to put than 30 years since then, the Journal of House International Relations Commit- Heart.” The movie, the viewing of which Marxist theories into practice,” I asked, American History has not published a tee (HIRC), who introduced the House was arranged by the Ukrainian Mission, “how can you defend Karl Marx.” Out of single article that had a critical view of resolution, along with Helsinki took one’s breath away. It was shocking the corner of my eye I noticed some of the CPUSA as a substantial theme. On the Commission Chairman Rep. Chris Smith scene after shocking scene, incredible my professional colleagues shuffling in other hand, it has published no less than (R-Ill.) and Rep. Tom Lantos (D-Calif.), statistic after incredible statistic. their seats, visibly embarrassed. 22 articles portraying American commu- the top Democrat on HIRC. Maryann DeLeo, the director and pro- “What Stalin and the rest did was in no nism and the CPUSA in a positive light or On the Senate side, Chris Dodd (D- ducer of the film, promised before the way a reflection of true Marxism,” was the demonizing domestic anti-communism.” Conn.), the top Senate Democrat on the viewing “You will never forget these awardee’s smiling response. Right. My pro- Although always skeptical regarding Commission and Joe Biden (D-Del.), the children!” I don’t think we could. fessional colleagues breathed a sigh of relief the CPUSA, Messrs. Klehr and Haynes top Democrat on the Senate Foreign and went on to praise his perspicacity. were initially unprepared to believe the Relations Committee, joined Helsinki Larysa Melnyk Dyrszka Unfortunately, it is I and not the profes- worse. In a 1992 book, “The American Commission Co-Chairman Ben Nighthorse New York sor from the east who is the exception on Communist Movement: Storming Campbell (R-Colo.) in sponsoring the many American college campuses where Heaven Itself,” they concluded that Senate resolution. This underscores both leftist views, leftist speakers and leftist texts “espionage was not a regular activity of the bipartisan nature of the resolution and seem to dominate the humanities, especially the American CP ... To see the American the fact that its Senate and House sponsors the history departments. The prevailing Communist Party chiefly as an instru- are among the leading voices on foreign Keep fighting battles, view seems to be that the abominable ment of espionage or a sort of Fifth affairs in the U.S. Congress. Marxist failures are not the result of a Column misjudges its main purpose.” The $64,000 question remains: will the both large and small “For conceding their mistake” in sub- Dear Editor: moronic ideology. It’s simply that the Ukrainian authorities begin to heed the wrong people were in charge in putting the- sequent publications, writes Glenn calls for free, fair, open and transparent Garvin, “Klehr and Haynes have under- I would like to comment on the letter ory into practice. “True” Marxism has not elections from not only Congress, but also been tried as yet; any criticism of Marxism, gone the intellectual equivalent of a from the executive branch, prominent from “Let’s focus energies on something vital‚” that appeared in the April 18 edi- therefore, is either premature or malicious. Stalinist show trial by their fellow histo- Americans who have visited Ukraine, the A recent publication, “In Denial: rians. A constant stream of articles in Organization for Security Cooperation in tion of The Ukrainian Weekly. Mr. Pihut states that he does not care if Dr. Vitalii Historians, Communism and Espionage” by academic journals and lefty magazines – Europe, European Union, Council of John Earl Haynes and Harvey Klehr expose even an entire conference sponsored by Europe and others, and, more importantly, Klitschko is called Ukrainian or Russian. Although I agree that it is important to the hypocrisy of some of those historians New York University’s International will they heed the wishes of the Ukrainian who continue to delude themselves about Center for Advanced Studies – has pillo- people for a brighter future? fight for greater causes like getting our American political leaders to discuss the nefarious role of Communists played in ried them for everything from ‘tri- Orest Deychakiwsky Ukraine, it is also important to fight for American life. Messrs. Haynes and Klehr umphalism’ to accepting funding from Washington “small issues‚” such as when important also authored “Venona: Decoding Soviet conservative foundations.” Ukrainians are misidentified as being Espionage in America” and “The Secret Responding, Messrs. Klehr and The letter-writer is staff advisor to the Russian. World of American Communism” (co- Haynes write: “In the vast literature deal- U.S. Helsinki Commission. Should we really let things like getting authored by Fridrikh Igorevich Firsov). In ing with fascist Germany and World War nationality correct slide by? No! the latter two publications the authors pres- II, the assumption implicit or explicit in Although, it is important to fight the big ent a wealth of documented evidence that most scholarly work is that the Allied fight for Ukraine, believe it or not, the indicted the Communist Party USA victory was a positive event and, decid- Recalling Chornobyl little battles count, too. (CPUSA) as a willing and Kremlin-paid edly, a righteous cause. We do not know As I noted in my letter to The mediator and incubator of secret Soviet of an example of reviewers in any major at the United Nations Ukrainian Weekly titled “Sports agents who worked in the White House of historical journal denouncing a book on Dear Editor: Illustrated’s misrepresentations‚” which Franklin Delano Roosevelt. World War II because it was written from appeared in the February 22 edition, this American academics during the 1950s, a ‘triumphalist’ anti-Nazi or pro-allied This is my first year as a World was not the first instance (nor likely the Messrs. Klehr and Haynes, argued that perspective ... The Cold War should be Federation of Ukrainian Women’s last) where a sportsperson of Ukrainian “the CPUSA was never an independent no different.” The West stood firm for Organizations representative at the United nationality was misidentified as being American political party but a creature forty years. “To millions of Latvians, Nations. It has been stimulating to see and Russian. In almost back-to-back articles given life and meaning by its umbilical Lithuanians, Estonians, Georgians, learn and participate in events such as Sports Illustrated identified Vitalii ties to the Soviet Union.” Armenians, Ukrainians and other nation- some of us experienced on April 27. Klitschko and Oksana Baiul as being “Hundreds of CPUSA members had alities, the end of the Cold War and the This was the day chosen to commemo- Russian, not Ukrainian. Their attention infiltrated the American government and collapse of the Soviet Union meant liber- rate the 18th year since the Chornobyl was called to each of these misrepresen- were passing information to the KGB,” ation from Soviet imperialism.” Reactor exploded, resulting in devastation tations after each one was published. The wrote Glenn Garvin in a Reasononline Marxism and Communism continue to and death. The tragedy continues in the first time that such an error occurred, it review of “In Denial” last April. Thanks thrive on American campuses, where malformations of children who were not may have been a mistake, but the next to the Venona files, we now know for being identified as a Marxist is chic some- even born when the nuclear power plant time that such an error occurred – it was certain that American Communist agents how, a sign that one is not part of the exploded, however, their parents were an insult. Each one of these little battles “honeycombed the State Department and patriotically vulgar American lumpenpro- there as children, and it is the children is important, because we educate those the Office of Strategic Services.” Venona letariat. When it comes to history depart- who suffered most from this accident. who may not know or correct those who identified some 350 spies, almost all of ments, conservatives need not apply. The Ukrainian Mission at the United may be malicious. whom were CPSU members. Earl We complain about the way the Nations has not allowed the world to for- Therefore, even if someone does not Browder, CPSU chief from 1930 to humanities are taught at universities in get Chornobyl and its people. To that choose to write to Sports Illustrated that 1945, personally recruited 18 of them. Ukraine. Historical research there is still end, Ambassador Valeriy Kuchinsky ini- Dr. Klitschko is Ukrainian, one should at Amazingly, despite this overwhelming circumscribed. The awarding of higher tiated an unforgettable program that was least care that Ukrainians, and Ukraine evidence, the old, conspiratorial view of degrees still follows the Soviet system. witnessed by over 1,000 people in the for that matter, are being misrepresented. the CPUSA has recently been revised by With the Left setting the agenda on General Assembly of the U.N. Assistance I say keep fighting the big battles and the American historians who now argue American campuses, is it all that much was rendered by the dedicated staff of small battles, too. “that the American Communist move- different here? the Ukrainian Mission, particularly ment was a normal, albeit radical, politi- Oksana Boiko, and Alla Kuchynska, wife Andrew Dmytrijuk cal participant in American democracy.” Myron Kuropas’s new e-mail address of the ambassador. Alexandria, Va The bias begins with, and is tenacious- is: [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 No. 23 CIUS spearheads roundtable on Ukraine at Foreign Affairs Canada OTTAWA – A roundtable discussion Election,” featured Marten Ehnberg, elec- how the so-called blackmail state func- Ukraine, spoke on current Canadian- dedicated to issues of concern in Ukraine tions officer with the Organization for tioned, by using economic blackmail for Ukrainian relations. Francoise Ducros, and Canada-Ukraine cooperation was Security and Cooperation in Europe political purposes (encouraging corrup- director general of the Russia, Ukraine organized on May 12 with the assistance (OSCE); Dr. Dominique Arel, chair of tion and collecting blackmail material, and Nuclear Programs Division, of the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Ukrainian Studies, University of Ottawa; then selectively applying laws to enforce Canadian International Development Studies (CIUS), University of Alberta. and Victor Pergat, vice-president for loyalty), which leads to a more autocratic Agency (CIDA), presented information Held at Foreign Affairs Canada offices in Development, Northland Power Corp. regime under the façade of pseudo-demo- on CIDA’s support for democratic reform Ottawa, the all-day roundtable, held in Presentations were made on the role of cratic institutions and procedures, as well in Ukraine. Irene Mycak of the Ukrainian the absence of media, featured frank dis- the OSCE in preparing Ukrainian govern- as false Euro-integration rhetoric. Canadian Congress presented views on cussions on burning issues of the day. ment officials, journalists and representa- The third panel focused on “The the role of Ukrainian Canadians in these The roundtable was organized into tives of non-governmental organizations Geopolitical Orientation of Ukraine – processes. four panels, which were chaired by David for the upcoming democratic elections in East- or West-Leaning?” Dr. John In summary, those present agreed that Preston, director general of the Central, Ukraine; the connection between the Jaworsky, professor at the University of the frank discussions of the situation and East and South Europe Bureau, Foreign upcoming election and the proposed con- Waterloo, presented his views on challenges facing Ukraine were very use- Affairs Canada. Each consisted of two to stitutional reform; and the effect of the Ukraine’s eastern-orientated multi-vec- ful, and that the ideas of experts and rep- three 15-minute presentations by experts pre-election campaign battle on the busi- toral political experience, while Dr. resentatives of the Ukrainian Canadian in their fields of interest, followed by dis- ness climate in Ukraine. Natalie Mychajlyszyn, associate member community would help in the formation cussions and exchanges of opinions The second session was titled of the Chair of Ukrainian Studies, of priorities in Canada-Ukraine relations. between Canadian government officials, “Democratic Development – Success and University of Ottawa, presented In light of the extensive and positive representatives of aid organizations, Challenges.” Dr. Marta Dyczok, profes- Ukraine’s political experience with the experiences of cooperation with Ukraine, scholars who deal in Ukrainian issues, sor at the University of Western Ontario, West. it was felt that Canadian government businesspeople and representatives of the analyzed the dramatic situation in the The fourth session examined officials and NGOs should focus more Ukrainian Canadian community. Ukrainian mass media. Dr. Mykola “Canadian Support of Ukrainian attention on Ukraine, especially during The first panel, titled “Ukraine’s Ryabchuk, CIUS’s John Kolasky Democracy.” The first speaker, Andrew the upcoming extraordinarily important Domestic Landscape before the Memorial Fellow from Kyiv, outlined Robinson, Canada’s ambassador to presidential elections.

Danylo Husar Struk remembered Von Hagen speaks in Kansas with memorial lecture, journal edition on Hetman Pavlo Skoropadsky TORONTO – The fifth Danylo Husar George Luckyj as the managing editor of by Jennie Dienes the desire of Ukrainians to be free of Struk Memorial Lecture was delivered on the Encyclopedia of Ukraine. In 1989, Russian and other domination. Peasants, May 14, at the University of Toronto by after he had overseen the successful pub- LAWRENCE, Kansas – Prof. Mark having a chance at owning their own Prof. Taras Koznarsky of the department lication of Volumes 1 and 2, Danylo suc- von Hagen, president of the International land, were not willing to let it go. of Slavic languages and literatures, ceeded the late Prof. Volodymyr Association of Ukrainian Studies, pre- Socialists had their own agenda on gov- University of Toronto. In the lecture, titled Kubijovyc … as the encyclopedia’s edi- sented a lecture titled “I Love Russia but ernment and social issues. Even religious “Kyiv through Myth and Imagination,” tor-in-chief. Danylo devoted time and Want Ukraine: or How a Russian General beliefs (Orthodox and Greek-Catholic) Prof. Koznarsky highlighted, by literary effort beyond the call of duty to ensuring Became Hetman Skoropadsky of the were divisive issues. Galician Ukrainians example and visual presentation, the pres- that all five volumes were written, edited Ukrainian State” here on April 27. were not interested in federalism. ence and image of the ancient city in and published by 1993. The lecture also celebrated the 25th Bolsheviks, though in the minority, were Ukrainian art and literature. For nearly 17 years he was, to quote anniversary of such presentations supported trying to establish a foothold in the area. At the reception following the lecture, Frank Sysyn, “the heart and soul of the by the Maria Palij Memorial Fund that was Thus, tsarist troops, Bolsheviks, peas- the most recent edition (Volume 27) of Encyclopedia of Ukraine. Without his established by Dr. Michael Palij, a longtime ant brigades, Germans and Ukrainians, the Journal of Ukrainian Studies, a spe- dedication, it is hard to imagine how the Slavic librarian and professor of Ukrainian divided into so many camps, created a cial issue dedicated to the memory of original project would have been com- history at the University of Kansas. The patchwork that did not want to be sewn Danylo Husar Struk, was presented by pleted.” event was hosted by the university’s depart- together. For a short time, Hetman Roman Senkus, guest editor of the dou- From 1990 Danylo was also associate ment of history and the Center for Russian Skoropadsky, under German “protec- ble 342-page JUS. director of the Canadian Institute of and East European Studies. tion,” was able to pull things together Following are remarks delivered on Ukrainian Studies in charge of its Prof. von Hagen’s current research and build up civic, cultural and educa- into the development of Ukrainian identi- the occasion by Mr. Senkus. Toronto Office at this university. That tional institutions. ty during the 1920s and World War II led office has housed the editorial staff of the During the war, the government in St. him to investigate the memoirs of Gen. – Oksana Zakydalsky Encyclopedia of Ukraine since 1977, the Petersburg, and later the German occupa- Pavlo Skoropadsky, originally written in Journal of Ukrainian Studies from 1976 tion force, opposed his attempts to train a Russian but unavailable to researchers in to 1985 and again since 1993, and the Ukrainian army that could have provided * * * Ukrainian translation until 1999. And, CIUS Press since 1992. some defense for Ukraine once the sometimes, messages can be lost in trans- Nearly five years ago, on June 19, As president of the Shevchenko Germans left – but this did not happen. The lation. Also, memoirs tend not to follow a 1999, my former professor, colleague, and Scientific Society in Western Europe, in small police force that he was able to create straight line from point “a” to point “b” friend Danylo Husar Struk died much too the last two years of his life Danylo had little power. As the Germans withdrew, and so on, but meander. soon after suffering a heart attack in devoted much time and energy to raising he left with them and died in Germany in Yes, Pavlo Skoropadsky was a Russian Munich, Germany. From 1967 until his funds for the creation of an institute of 1945 as a result of Allied bombing. general, but his roots were deep in untimely death, Danylo developed and Ukrainian studies at the Shevchenko As Prof. von Hagen’s research into the Ukrainian Kozak history that went back taught many of this university’s Ukrainian Society’s building in Sarcelles near Paris hetman’s memoirs showed, Skoropadsky to Peter the Great’s time. Ironically, language and literature courses. had too many strikes against him. He was though he was born in Germany, he In November 1982 he replaced Prof. (Continued on page 16) attacked from all sides. The Whites mis- became Hetman of Ukraine during 1917 trusted him because he was Ukrainian and to 1918 under German occupation forces. asserting his Ukrainian-ness. Although he At an early age his parents returned to believed that Ukraine’s future strength Poltava Gubernia, where he spoke only would be based on strong peasant culture, broken Russian and no Ukrainian. A local his views on peasant land ownership was priest became his teacher to overcome not the same as theirs. Many Ukrainians these inadequacies. His education includ- didn’t trust him since he had been part of ed cadet training in St. Petersburg, and he the Russian imperial military. Being rose through the ranks of the Russian under German “protection” brought military during the Russo-Japanese War charges that he ran only a puppet govern- and other military conflicts of the time. ment. He and the Bolsheviks (whether In spite of the fact that he served so well, Russian or Ukrainian) had no love or trust the imperial troops rejected Skoropadsky because he was a Ukrainian. for each other. His transformation into a Ukrainian One might marvel at how much occurred over a short period of some six Skoropadsky was able to accomplish in months, and then he set about such a short period of time. One may also Ukrainianizing his army corps. wonder whether a longer rule with him at These were turbulent and confusing the helm would have given Ukraine an times: a world war – mixed in with revo- earlier chance at becoming and remain- lution in Russia, intensified by German ing an independent state. This may be occupation in Ukraine and spiced with wishful speculation at this time, almost 100 years later, yet there may be kernels of wisdom to learn from Skoropadsky’s Jennie Dienes is map librarian and The family of the late Danylo Husar Struk at an evening held in his honor. cataloguer at the University of Kansas. (Continued on page 16) No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 9 AN APPRECIATION: Dancing with Pani Roma The following article was written on lived in the Carpathian mountains. dancers and teachers of the time: Mme. We began as a formal ballet school. Pink May 20, 2004, by a former student of Pani Roma began her dance studies at age Pereyaslavets, Martha Graham, and Agnes tights and black leotards, ballet slippers – Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky on the occa- 3, at age 8 entered the Lviv State Opera DeMille, among others. The choreographer were de rigueur. Our hair was swept back sion of her 40th anniversary. Ms. Pryma- School of Ballet, and at age 14 became the John Taras was her colleague and friend. ballerina-style and we began with bar exer- Bohachevsky passed away on May 23. The youngest soloist with the company. Mme. Karinska designed many of the cos- cises, as all dancers do. Then came the floor article is presented here unaltered, in the Valentina Pereyaslavets, renowned prima tumes for her solo performances. exercises, the adagios, the pirouettes, the spirit in which it was originally written, as ballerina, was an early mentor and helped Throughout the years, she has taught stu- jetés in line across the room – ending with a a celebration of Pani Roma’s life and an her to prepare for her roles. Pani Roma stud- dents at her school and in numerous work- slow graceful bow. Pani Roma led the way, expression of the love and esteem in which ied at the Vienna Academy of Arts and shops throughout the United States and often in a long flowing ballet skirt. I can still she was held by those who knew her. Music for three years, graduating cum laude, Canada: New York, New Jersey, hear her in my mind: “and again, and again, and following her graduation was engaged Pennsylvania, Illinois, Maine, Winnipeg, point your toes... watch the arms!” She by Tania Zazula as prima ballerina at the State Opera House Edmonton and Vancouver. Pani Roma, who believes, as all classically trained dancers in Innsbruck, Austria. She toured throughout says that dance “was and still is my biggest This year, our own prima ballerina, Roma do, in the absolute necessity of the rigor and Europe and Central America, choreograph- love – a true life’s vocation,” also says that Pryma-Bohachevska, celebrates 40 years as form of ballet. “Ballet is the foundation,” ing her own performances. Press releases perhaps her greatest achievement has been teacher and mentor to two generations of she says, “Through ballet I have wanted to from the major cities of Europe – Paris, “teaching our young people from the United Ukrainian children and young adults. Pani elevate the beauty of our national dance to Geneva, London, Munich, Athens, to name a States and Canada the art of dance, present- another level.” And this she has done. Roma, as she is affectionately known to all, few – refer to her technical virtuosity, beau- ing our folk dance in a stylized scenic stage began her teaching career in New York City Our mothers and grandmothers brought ty, charm, originality and poetic movement. form, and training them in the various dance us to class, and watched us with pride. They with the opening of the Roma Pryma They refer to her unique blending of balletic techniques so necessary to show our Bohachevska School of Ballet. She came to were part of Pani Roma’s circle of grace. form and traditional Ukrainian folk dance Ukrainian dance on the highest level possi- They were artistic contributors to the grand us on the heels of her international training and to the beauty of the ancient movement ble.” Some of her students have become pro- and status in dance, her whirlwind tours vision – sewing our costumes into the night forms and cultural legends that she incorpo- fessional dancers with leading companies. – fairies, demons, princesses, boyars, mice, throughout Europe, Central America, rated into her works. This is the international prima ballerina Canada and the United States, her contacts fireflies, flowers, Ukrainian national cos- She has said that she is most proud of and choreographer who first opened her tumes of every region – they attempted it all, with the luminaries of the dance world, to that aspect of her international career that doors to us in New York City. We were very with extraordinary outcomes. As a young teach us her unique perspective on this “was a revelation for the non-Ukrainian young children, those of us who began at her child I looked forward to every new produc- demanding and rewarding art form. audiences; they saw not only our beautiful school. The photos tell it all – we were pint tion. This meant the fun of new choreogra- Pani Roma’s childhood in Lviv was dances, but also our history, and they loved sized! She helped us to grow up with the phy and music. It also meant “the trip down- filled with music, art, theater and poetry. and understood it.” In combining classical grace and elegance and discipline of dance. town” to the fabric district, where Pani Her mother was an accomplished singer and technique with character dance and pan- Years later, a high school English teacher Roma (often with my mother in tow) would pianist. Her father was a physician in love tomime, Pani Roma presented our culture who came to see Pani Roma’s ballet “Kvit with the arts. She describes their home as a to the world in the loveliest of forms. Paporoti” wrote this to me in a note: “Today dream up the much-anticipated costume. I center where artistic soirées were the norm, She subsequently moved to Canada, I saw in your performance the same dedica- could hardly wait to see the colors and tex- where “noted artists of the pre-war Lviv where she became guest artist with the tion and discipline that I see in your class tures of tulle, silk, and gold or silver lamé for bohème were frequent guests.” Her love of Winnipeg Royal Ballet, and later soloist work. May you never lose these wonderful our ballets, or the velvets and flowers for our dance emerged early and was nurtured by with the Ruth Sorell Dance Company of traits in your life.” A mother of a young stu- folk dances. We were prolific! We danced her parents. She was mesmerized by the Montreal, while continuing to give solo dent once commented: “I hope that my everywhere – in major recital halls, at New beauty of Ukrainian folk dance, particularly recitals throughout Canada and the United daughter will pick up some of Pani Pryma’s Year’s Eve “zabavas,” in school auditoriums the “magic of the Hutsul dancers” when she States. She settled in New York City and lovely manner and charm.” Her influence – wherever there was an opportunity for would visit her grandfather, a priest who continued her studies with the leading extended far beyond the dance studio. (Continued on page 24)

Highlights from the UNA’s 110-year history A special yearlong feature focusing on the history of the Ukrainian National Association.

Two hundred ninety-seven delegates attended the Ukrainian National Association’s 18th Convention in Detroit on May 15-20, 1933. Convention reports revealed that UNA membership now stood at 19,831 adult members and 12,015 juvenile members. Assets had grown by $1 million during the four years since the 17th Convention and now totaled $2,941,338.92. It was at this convention that delegates discussed the need for an

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FFOOCCUUSS OONN PPHHIILLAATTEELLYY by Ingert Kuzych Ivan Franko in philately Part I founder, editor and critic of several publica- tions. He was also a philosopher, ethnogra- In Ukrainian literature, Ivan Franko is pher, sociologist and, for a while, even a frequently ranked just after Taras politician. Interested in everything, he has Shevchenko in importance. Having read been described as “a complete humanist.” both men, particularly their poetry, I In the late 1970s and 1980s, a censored would have to agree with this assessment. collection of his works appeared in Soviet However, as a universal man of letters, Ukraine in 50 volumes. (Franko’s works there is no doubt that Franko stands out number in excess of 1,000). Estimates are not only as the greatest Ukraine ever pro- that if everything that he produced were duced, but one of the most outstanding in set to print, it would require 80 volumes. world history. His output was staggering The output of the man is mind-boggling, and has never been fully published. yet none of his writings were slapdash. Franko was not only a fine poet, he was On the contrary, he was a meticulous and also an insightful dramatist, a novelist, a careful craftsman of words. short story writer, a prolific translator Ivan Franko was born on August 27, (helped by the fact that he was also a lin- 1856, in the village of Nahuievychi (today guist – fluent in Ukrainian, Polish, German renamed Ivan Franko), the son of a poor and Russian), and a journalist, serving as farmer-blacksmith. Growing up he was a

Figure 2 bright lad, and his parents made sure he many quarters and was the cause for received a formal education. He had an Drahomanov moving to Geneva. amazing memory (described by some as Young Franko and his friends adopted photographic) and early on learned to read Drahomanov’s democratic platform and and write in Ukrainian, Polish and German. published some of his writings in Druh. Most of his early education took place at a They were arrested in 1877 for spreading Basilian monastery in Drohobych (1864- socialist propaganda and Franko spent 1867). His father died when he was only 8 eight months in jail (where he nevertheless and his mother soon remarried, but his continued to write). When he was finally stepfather treated the boy kindly and helped released, he was shunned by many in him continue his education. Ukrainian society, but this only stirred him Franko completed his studies at the to pursue his political work more fervently. Drohobych Gymnasium (secondary In 1878, with funding received from school) in 1875 and entered the University Drahomanov, he co-founded the publica- of Lviv, where he became a member of the tion Hromadskyi Druh (Community editorial board of the journal Druh (Friend). Friend). The journal, which only lasted He had already had a few items published about a year, was constantly in trouble with prior to entering the university, but his first the censors. After it was closed, the pub- literary works – poetry and a novel – lishers released two collections of articles appeared in this student publication. in journal format, Dzvin (Bell) and Molot It was about this time that Franko (Hammer). The result of all this activity became interested in the writings of was a second arrest in 1880. After serving a Mykhailo Drahomanov (1814-1895), the three-month sentence, Franko was released leading Ukrainian scholar of the day. It but kept under police surveillance. He was was Drahomanov, a great democrat, who also forced to cease his university studies. advocated the close cooperation among The next several years were some of the Ukrainians in both the Austrian and most prolific of his career. He actively wrote Russian empires. This rather advanced for journals and newspapers and composed position was frowned upon as radical in two of his best-known novels, “Boryslav

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Smiyetsia” (Boryslav is Laughing; 1881) In 1887 Franko was arrested for the and “Zakhar Berkut” (1883). A few years third time, a two-month incarceration for later, Franko parted ways with his populist having contacts with a group of students acquaintances – who were apprehensive visiting Galicia (western Ukraine under about his socialist and revolutionary ideas – Austria). The following year, with the and tried to set up his own journal. support of Drahomanov, he and Mykhailo He made a trip to Kyiv in 1885 in order Pavlyk co-founded the Ruthenian- to find support, to make contact with many Ukrainian Radical Party, and Franko drew of the Ukrainian leaders there, and to up its program. This was the first modern arrange for the publication of their works in Ukrainian political party, with a defined Lviv. The following year he returned to program, a mass following and registered Kyiv and married Olha Khorunzhynska. In memberships. The party program advo-

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1887 he published “Z Vershyn i Nyzhyn” cated socialism along with a series of (From the Heights and Depths), a collection political reforms aimed at the extension of of poems dedicated to his wife. The mar- democracy and the improvement of the riage was a happy one and produced four position of Ukrainians in Galicia. children: Petro, Taras, Andriy and Anna. Between 1890 and 1895, he and Pavlyk For the next 10 years Franko made his published the semi-monthly Narod (Folk). living working on the staff of the Polish In 1895, 1897 and 1898 Franko was the newspaper Kurier Lwowski (The Lviv Radical party’s candidate for the Austrian Figure 9 Courier) and the German publication Die Parliament and the Galician Diet, but he Zeit (Time). He referred to this period as “doing hired labor for the neighbors.” (Continued on page 24) Remembering Ivan Franko In Soviet times, Ivan Franko was Literary-Memorial Museum (Figure 4). lionized as a great revolutionary writer Finally, Ivan Franko’s distinctive grave who struggled against the injustices of marker shows a stone mason, which the Austrian imperial capitalists. His recalls his famous poem “Kameniari” works were carefully edited and his (The Highway Builders). The figure scathing attacks on the works of Karl represents a constructor (the embodi- Marx were completely concealed. Since ment of Ivan Franko’s spirit of hope), he was presented as such a socialist who crushes rock in order to level the hero, Franko himself or monuments to ground and lay a highway for his him appeared on Soviet-era postal sta- descendents to follow as they move to tionery on numerous occasions. Several a brighter future (Figure 5). of these items appear below. A Soviet cruise ship was also named Figure 1 shows three envelopes with after Ivan Franko. Built in 1964 in East the author’s portrait. Figure 2 presents Germany, it was one of five such ships two envelopes that display Ivan Franko that plied the Black Sea. Figure 6 statues, the first in Lviv and the other shows the 176-meter-long, 19,861-ton in Kyiv. The aforementioned Lviv vessel on a 1966 postcard. The ship monument faces Ivan Franko could carry 750 passengers, but after University depicted in Figure 3. Lviv three decades of service had outlived its also preserves Ivan Franko’s home, usefulness. It was sent to India in 1997 which today is the Ivan Franko to be dismantled for scrap. Figure 6 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 No. 23 No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 13

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Venerable white-haired (opera-going New Yorkers appreciated elders file past small children in embroi- hearing a “Soldiers Chorus” from Gounod’s dered shirts who are scurrying about, laugh- “Faust” that gives the Metropolitan Opera ing and chattering, competing for patrons to whom to hand concert programs, greeting Chorus a run for its money), a pop song (a them in fluent Ukrainian. smooth, elegantly rendered “Ash There is more than the typical pre-con- Trees/Yaseny”), and an English spiritual cert hubbub – members of a scattered com- (“Amazing Grace”). All are presented with munity that unite over major events like conviction and class, and received enthusi- today’s seem largely to know one another, astically by the audience. and are excited by the prospect of seeing a Even the mini-ushers (ranging in age musical entity that has been absent from from about five to nine) and a few other New York for six long years. The “Capella” children brought by brave, selfless and fore- has arrived – the famous Ukrainian sighted parents feel the festiveness and Bandurist Chorus from Detroit. majesty of this music, reacting with toe-tap- The 13 empty chairs and the choral risers ping, hand-clapping enthusiasm and ener- on the stage slowly fill with bandurysts and getic renditions of air-bandura. singers in their stunning, colorful Kozak The old meets the new on stage, as well robes, and our hearts fill with national pride as in the audience. The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus in concert at The Cooper Union. at the very sight. Even in this age of a jaded There are new young players on ban- spectator society, where electronic enter- dura, watching and learning from the was barely out of school, basso Mychail – my favorite is whichever one I am tainment requires little or no participation, sparkling, deft, seemingly effortless execu- Newmerzyckyj continues to thrill with the indulging at the moment – is spotting a this audience applauds unabated until every tion of several seasoned virtuosos. There are luxurious beauty of his black velvet voice fresh young talent, someone who exhibits last chorister is onstage. The people are new young voices, and some very fine and unerring technique. His “Yatran River” the optimism of youth, the drive, the style, reacting to the live human treasure before soloists, notably John Zinchuk, whose solo eloquently withstands the tide of rush- the innate ability, the promise of greatness them, as they will again, when the perform- sweet tenor lends an air of graciousness and ing sound in conductor Oleh Mahlay’s intri- and, yes, even the sometimes disconcerting ers take their leave. elegance, Taras Zakordonski, who renders cate new arrangement, which picturesquely but still refreshing innocence of inexperi- The first strains of music, “Play, Oh “Moonlit and Starry Night” (Nich Yaka, evokes the early spring thaw when the river ence. The excitement of encountering a Kobzar!,” honor both the bandura-kobzar Hospody) in the rhythm of a lullaby, and is coursing full of melted snow. Some in the young Mariano Rivera or a young Luciano tradition and the unforgettable former long- Andriy Shrubowich (countertenor), Teodor audience themselves get a little damp Pavarotti, then predicting and following his time conductor, mentor, teacher, composer Bodnar and others who alternately solo or around the eyes at the end of the song, as maturation into a superstar, more than and bandura virtuoso Hryhory Kytasty. just soar to keep the ensemble in tune, espe- Stefania Chorny presents the young con- makes up for any minor shortcomings on There follows a rich and varied program. cially in the a capella numbers, which tend ductor-composer with a bouquet of flowers, the learning end of his career trajectory. There are venerable classics from Ukrainian to end in the same key as they started – no fondly remembering her late husband, ban- Well, the evidence is unmistakable: there choral literature like “Praise the Lord” by mean feat. An aside for music “techies”: it dura philanthropist and No. 1 enthusiast are major young talents in the Bandurist Verbytsky. There are famous capella is a delight to hear the second tenors resolve Mykola Chorny. Other soloists contribute Chorus, who are rebuilding this work-in- warhorses like “The Piper” (Dudaryk) and a tonic-to-leading-tone suspension in fine singing, but this reviewer cannot progress organization on all fronts at once. especially “Bayda,” without which any Nishchynsky’s haunting and majestic “Song always make out who they are. There are eager new bandurysty (do they Capella concert would be incomplete – and of the Grey Cuckoo” without flatting the So, what else is new? Conductor Mahlay even shave yet?) with their eyes glued to the which reminds us why composer Hnat leading tone according to instrumental tem- is imparting a new vocal technique to his conductor, hanging on his every move. Khotkevych is a genius, making us want to pered tuning! Veteran tenor Teodozij singers, rendering a noticeable improve- There are fresh voices from all over the jump up, grab a spear and head for the Pryshlak, soloing, has lost virtually nothing ment in blend, balance, pitch, accuracy, U.S. and Canada, learning to blend, at once steppes to become a kozak. There are tradi- since his glory days decades ago. nuance and line. This training process is developing both nuance and volume. tional folk songs, forming the backbone of Hardly old, but a capella veteran since he more necessary than commonly supposed, There are new arrivals from Ukraine, because singing technique varies based on eager to prove to their compatriots that this the primary language spoken. We can no national treasure belongs to the Fourth longer count on the natural vocal placement Wave, too (the latter turned out in force for of the Ukrainian immigrants that filled the the Syracuse concert, but apparently hasn’t Capella’s ranks in the past, with their caught on yet in the Greater New York area). “nightingale’s language,” their massive There are young administrators, picking breath support and pinpoint focus. up the business end of affairs from the fal- Most of the current singers are born in tering hands of the loyal old guard, like North America and speak American English charging soldiers snatching the flag from a as a primary language, which gets in the wounded standard bearer before it touches way of a robust, supported, focused, versa- the ground. tile sound. Since it takes this vocal training There is the conductor, who was a baby- process several years to achieve full free- faced youngster himself not so long ago dom of expression and dynamics, Dr. when he inherited the baton, with a wealth Mahlay wisely keeps a tight rein on his of knowledge that belies his years – boldly singers, giving rise to some lyrical but occa- creating, demanding, molding, rethinking, sionally guarded, cautious singing. This will organizing, leading – yet with a refreshing improve in time as the technique takes hold, humility that allows him to seek out and and so will the flexibility of phrasing benefit from the knowledgeable advice of idiomatically with the text, rather than just others. with the music. Providing a sturdy foundation are the Dr. Mahlay does finally let his choristers experienced long-term members, who loose toward the end of the program, when accept the energetic new leadership and the prospect of blowing out one’s voice is contribute their best as they always did, less threatening. What a wonderful, multi- without the suspicion, resentment or divi- faceted, civilized culture we have, that siveness in which many a Ukrainian organi- allows men to express their masculinity not zation specializes. And assisting the entire only through beer swilling and fisticuffs, but enterprise are the unsung heroes we never also through athletic folk dance and highly see onstage – wives, mothers, fathers, competitive singing! This results in some friends, children – who work behind the good old-fashioned gale-force vocalism in scenes, facilitating, organizing, advertising, the folk song medley and “The Mighty fund-raising, donating, feeding, and the like. Dnipro River,” which pins us to our seats Yes, we miss the old stars, the mega- with hair streaming back like a Maxell com- voices, the larger than life personalities, the mercial, and provokes a roar of approval as lusty and hair-raising renditions of great the audience leaps to its feet for a heartfelt classic tunes – after all, Rivera and Pavarotti with a much-deserved standing ovation. cannot erase the memory of a Whitey Ford Postlude or Enrico Caruso. But as the old post-war era passes and Ukrainian institutions crum- You may be wondering, dear Reader, ble one after another throughout our diaspo- when I’m going to get to the Yankees. Well, ra, it is heartening to see that one venerable I offer you some post-concert musings: institution is ushering in the new era by One of the delights of being a fan of vitally renewing itself with fresh and vigor- Bandurists at the corner of East Seventh Street and Taras Shevchenko Place. baseball and opera in almost equal measure ous talent. 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Manifesta 5 opens in Donostia-San Sebastian with Marta Kuzma as co-creator by Ika Koznarska Casanova industrial, degraded peripheral area of the old port. In the process, they can con- DONOSTIA-SAN SEBASTIÁN, sider various themes that relate art to Basque Country, Spain – Manifesta 5, the contemporary realities and wider issues European Biennial of Contemporary Art, of the day. opens on June 11 in Donostia-San The choice of the specific host city Sebastián, the capital of the Gipuzkoa enabled the curators of the event, for province, and in the city’s old industrial their part, to relate the art event to wider port of Pasaia, with the participation of social-cultural and public platforms. In 56 invited artists from some 30 different their words, “Extending beyond the sym- countries. metry, order, homogeneity and leisure of The fifth in a series of exhibitions ini- Donostia-San Sebastián into the polemics tiated by the Amsterdam-based Manifesta of its neighboring Pasaia, Manifesta 5 Foundation, the prominent cultural event, aims at revealing the essence of some- which has established itself on the inter- thing that is simultaneously economic, national art scene since its first edition in political, historical and aesthetic.” 1996, will have a three-month run before Apart from being used as exhibition closing on September 30. space, the abandoned buildings of the Comprising the Manifesta 5 program, industrial area of Pasaia will be put to which was accorded an estimated budget use after the close of the exhibition and of 2 million euros, are the art exhibition, thus be instrumental in the recovery of related public projects and educational sites and the general revitalization of the programming. Past exhibitions have been degraded area. Justy held in Rotterdam in 1996, in As conceived by the curatorial team, Luxembourg in 1998, in Ljubljana in the project also entailed an investigation Marta Kuzma and Massimiliano Gioni, the curatorial team for Manifesta 5. 2000 and in Frankfurt in 2002. of the relationship between architecture Manifesta 5 is curated by the team of and urbanism, as well as a feasibility on young, emerging artists, Manifesta 5 Washington (WPA/C) and director of the Marta Kuzma and Massimiliano Gioni. study as to how cultural agents and artists will also feature well-known, established international exhibitions program at the Ms. Kuzma, an independent curator, is may provide alternative solutions in artists such as Bas Jan Ader, Gillian International Center of Photography founding director of the Center of reviving such areas as the port city of Wearing, Daniel Roth and John Bock. (ICP) in New York. Contemporary Art in Kyiv, and former Pasaia in terms of their political, social In terms of the shift in focus, the As founding director of the SCCA in artistic director of the Washington and cultural development. British writer and critic Martin Herbert, Kyiv, Ms. Kuzma implemented the first Project for the Arts/Corcoran in The investigation was conducted by in a recent entry on Manifest 5 in independent program of contemporary Washington. She has also served as Manifesta’s research wing, the Office of Artforum, noted the following: “What’s art within Ukraine as part of the Soros director of the international exhibitions Alternative Urban Planning (OAUP) in critical here, it seems, is to get the ‘right’ Centers for Contemporary Art network program at the International Center of collaboration with the Berlage Institute, a art – art whose hieroglyphic subtlety across the former Soviet bloc. During her Photography in New York. Rotterdam-based post-graduate laborato- might reflect how polemics are encoded tenure at SCCA (1993-1999), the center Mr. Gioni, art critic and curator, is ry of architecture and urban research, in images, institution and social dynam- set up a permanent gallery at the Kyiv- artistic director of the Nicola Trussardi directed by the architect Alejandro Zaera ics – rather than the newest.” Mohyla University. Foundation in Milan. He is former U.S. Polo. In terms of diversity of geographic As director of the SCCA Gallery, she editor for Flash Art International and an While there is no one theme for the representation, participating artists come curated numerous exhibitions, including editor of the renegade, artist-created biennial, in outlining the general parame- from some 30 countries. “Boris Mikhailov: A Retrospective” magazine Charley. He also co-directs ters of the exhibition, Ms. Kuzma Germany, with 14 artists, leads with (1966); “Alchemic Surrender,” an exhi- The Wrong Gallery on 20th Street in referred to “an increasingly broadening the greatest number of entries, followed bition held aboard the nuclear battleship New York. list of concepts that are operative in con- by the United Kingdom, which will be Slavutych in Sevastopol, Crimea (1994); Mr. Gioni curated “The Zone” at the temporary art, such as individual memo- represented by seven artists, the Basque and “The Crimean Project,” which was 50th Venice Biennial and is part of the ry, the strange European landscape or the Country by four and Spain, by five held in Livadia Palace (1998). curatorial team for the presentation of the opaque and enigmatic as a means to artists. As the artistic director of WPA/C latest acquisitions of the Dakis Joannou revealing the subtlety of ‘the polemic’ Taking part are three artists from (2003-2004), she undertook the revision Collection in Athens. and its potential to transgress.” Russia and one artist each from the of the WPA/C program to reinvigorate its He has worked on numerous exhibi- Eschewing overtly political art, Ms. Czech Republic, Romania, Lithuania and critical role as an off-sites contemporary tions, including: “Uniform. Order and Kuzma noted that “The fact that interna- Estonia. art organization with an international Disorder” (PS1, New York, 2001); “The tional media have been influenced by the There are four artists from Ukraine focus and interdisciplinary program Fourth Sex. Adolescent Extremes” (Pitti tendency of the party in power to connect taking part in the exhibition namely, development addressing the production Discovery, Florence, 2002); and Basque issues with terrorism will Boris Mikhailov, Iliya Chichkan, Kyrill of art in relation to the city, urban struc- “Yesterday Begins Tomorrow” (Deste inevitably be reflected in the works of the Protsenko and Sergey Bratkov. turing and public space as specific to Foundation, Athens, 2003). exhibiting artists in the sense that they A full catalogue of the exhibition will Washington. She also reinitiated the pro- At the center of the formulation of the will try to show that things are not sim- include artists’ representation and contri- gram with “The Mutable Monument,” an current Manifesta project was the search ply black or white, but rather nuanced.” butions, the manual produced by the international project approaching revi- for a host city. Donostia-San Sebastián, While not disclosing the contents of OAUP, and introductory essays by each sions in the notion of monument. with its distinct cultural and political the projects, the predominance of work is of the curators, Andrew Benjamin, From 1989 to 1992, Ms. Kuzma identity, and its growing cultural and in film and video, and work based on Alexander Garcia Duttmann, Dan directed the international exhibitions institutional infrastructure, was selected sculptural compositions. Of the 56 invit- Graham and Peter Osborne, with addi- program at the International Center of to host Manifesta 5, not so much as a set- ed artists, 20 will create their work at the tional essays in relation to OAUP by Mr. Photography in New York. ting but as an existing socio-political-cul- biennial, on site. Zaera Polo and Sebastian Khourian. She has served on the jury of the tural context. As a departure from previous events, * * * DAAD (German Academic Exchange Given the project’s articulation, the emphasis is not so much on emerging Service) panel for artist residency for Manifesta 5 and the artists involved in art as on how artists conceive of their An independent curator, Marta Kuzma 2003 and 2004. the project can explore and respond to work and its evolution within the frame- is founding director of the Soros Center Ms. Kuzma was born and grew up in the inherent dynamic arising from the work of broad issues and concepts that of Contemporary Art in Kyiv, and former New Jersey. She is a graduate of Barnard juxtaposition of what is termed “the his- are of relevance today. Thus, whereas artistic director of the Washington toric bourgeois urban center” and the previous exhibitions focused exclusively Project for the Arts/Corcoran [Gallery] in (Continued on page 17)

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then closed, and how public opinion was Manifesta 5... gauged against this. (Continued from page 15) Sergey Bratkov (born in 1960) is an College in New York (1986), with a B.A. artist from Kharkiv who has worked close- in political economy and art history, and ly with Mr. Mikhailov throughout the of Middlesex University, London, where 1980s and 1990s. Although his work was she earned an M.A. in aesthetics and art closely associated with Mikhailov, Bratkov theory (2002). has pursued an independent career with an At present, she is also curating a project independent oeuvre that provides a closer with Dan Graham titled “Passaic,” which look at children in Ukraine. It is a critical is to open in New York City this year. look in presenting images that point to the * * * proliferation of the baby trade out of The information below, regarding the Ukraine, and also to the neglected children participation of artists from Ukraine in in orphanages and hostels. Manifesta 5, was provided by Marta The work of the four participating Kuzma. artists from Ukraine will not be exhibited together, but separately in various venues Contemporary art arriving out of along with the work of the other 52 countries formerly constituted as Eastern artists in Manifesta. Europe was nearly immediately placed Note: Mr. Mikhailov now resides in within trends and tendencies apparent in Berlin following receipt of a one-year Western Europe and North America. Unfortunately, the contemporary art DAAD (German Academic Exchange world failed to understand what could Service) grant in 2000; Mr. Chichkan possibly constitute a modernism follow- currently resides in Berlin for the one- ing the end of the Soviet Union. year DAAD grant. Mr. Bratkov lives in It’s far too easy to say there were no Moscow. modernist tendencies in these countries * * * under Stalin, Khrushchev, Brezhnev. ...Our attempt in Manifesta was to try to Messrs. Bratkov, Chichkan and review what constituted the makings of Mikhailov were among participating desire, of the wish to approach the cul- artists in the several exhibitions and proj- tural, and within which frame under a ects curated by Ms. Kuzma, among oth- Soviet system outside the art systems. ers: “Collecting Fact/Interpreting In feeling oneself a dissident, even if Fiction” (1999), a traveling exhibition of spiritually, it was not likely that a person photography sponsored by Apollonia would go seek out protest in the art sys- European Art Exchanges; “The Future is tem on a very apparent level. The need Now” (1999), Museum of Contemporary for expression would be sought out in Art, Zagreb, Croatia; and “The Crimean other more transgressive ways. The selection of artists from Ukraine Project” (1998). came out of this logic, namely, to present Mr. Mikhailov’s first retrospective, a series of works that interact to convey titled “Boris Mikhailov: A Retrospective,” a logic of that time, to contrast personal SCCA Gallery, Kyiv (1996), included systems of seeking out a poetic that was work from the late 1960s through the perhaps not as political and apparent. mid-1990s, including the following The artists from Ukraine who have important series: “Luriki,” “Sots Art,” been invited to participate in Manifesta 5 “Crimean Snobbism,” “U Sumerki,” “U are Boris Mikhailov, Iliya Chichkan, Zemli,” “I Am Not I,” “Berdyansk,” “Salt Kyrill Protsenko and Sergey Bratkov. Lake Series,” a specially commissioned The work of Boris Mikhailov (born in “Booth of the National Hero” and the first 1938 in Kharkiv) is very well known inter- exhibition with English translation of nationally via numerous exhibitions and “Uncompleted Dissertation.” monographs presenting photographic series The exhibition “Iliya Chichkan. Milk dating from the late 1960s. Mikhailov’s in Lieu of Harm,” was presented at the name is synonymous with the epitome of XXIII Bienal Internacional de São Paulo the Soviet landscape and, at this point in Need a back issue? (1994). Mr. Chichkan was also among time, he is already regarded as a classic. If you’d like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, I have worked with Mikhailov for the participating artists in “Alchemic send $2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, Surrender. Battleship Slavutych” exhibi- nearly 10 years, having curated his first 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. retrospective at the SCCA in Kyiv in tion held in 1994 in Sevastopol. 1996. For Manifesta, it was important for artist and curator to return to some earli- er less represented work from the late 1970s, more minimal than the artist’s monumental color and figurative photog- raphy of late. In these black and white urban landscapes from Kharkiv in the 1970s and 1980s, there is a seeking out of the landscape that is prompted by an internal yearning to find the expression in the seemingly banal, mundane and regimented. The work speaks emphati- cally in its near silence and it tells us more about the anesthetized voice of that period. Kyiv-born artists Iliya Chichkan and Kyrill Protsenko (both born in 1967), have extended the project they began and presented at the Manifesta presentation during the Venice Bienale. The film, compiled from archival fragments of trailer films within the Kyiv Film Archive, refers to the films that had been screened in theaters prior to the screen- ing of Soviet Cinema. These films include footage of political delegations first arriving in Kyiv from Fidel Castro’s Cuba, from African countries, well- known sports events, national dance and skating events, fashion shows in Kyiv under Stalin and Khrushchev. From this engaging footage it is possible to under- stand how media became more open and 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 No. 23 No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 19

the fact that the lawsuit was filed with Ukrainian opposition... the Pecherskyi District Court in Kyiv, (Continued from page 2) which, according to the website, has “the investigators in the presence of independ- hopeless reputation of being an institu- ent witnesses. According to Ukrainska tion controlled by Medvedchuk.” Pravda, in the published letter Ms. Our Ukraine leader Viktor Yushchenko Sambur removed the passage in which expressed surprise at the demand by the Honcharov accused President Leonid plaintiffs regarding the confiscation of Kuchma of involvement in the Gongadze the defendant’s property and money. murder. “These kinds of acts of repression in the Ukrainska Pravda reported that each run-up to the [October presidential] elec- plaintiff is demanding 10,000 hrv ($1,880 tion and the stepping-up of pressure on U.S.) in damages. The website argues, how- the authoritative Internet publication ever, that the lawsuit is politically motivated linked to the killed journalist Heorhii and its real goal is to close the opposition Gongadze will do nothing to improve the website or to seriously impair its activities. image of the Ukrainian authorities,” To support its argument, the website quoted UNIAN quoted Mr. Yushchenko as say- the following passage from the complaint ing. “Even without this, in Ukraine and by Mr. Vorotnik and Ms. Sambur: “For the far beyond they have the reputation of purpose of securing [our] claim in the oppressors of the freedom of speech.” course of pretrial preparations, [we request Yulia Tymoshenko’s Fatherland Party that the authorities] impound the property said the lawsuit against Ukrainska Pravda and money owned by the defendant and is “the start of a punitive campaign kept by the defendant or other persons.” against the freedom of speech and free Ukrainska Pravda is also concerned by and independent journalism.”

with Kyiv – and vice versa – may be seen Now it seems... fairly soon. Kyiv has signaled that it hopes (Continued from page 2) to obtain market-economy status from restoring its influence over Ukraine – that Brussels – a sine qua non for obtaining the alliance’s 25 states make a clear WTO membership – during an EU summit planned at The Hague in July. In order to pledge that Ukraine has a chance for EU grant such status, Brussels demands that membership in the future. Also, European Kyiv relax its state intervention in determin- Commission President Romano Prodi ing pricing policy and upgrade its legislation seemed to back down last week on his on bankruptcy to meet European standards. categorical statement reported in early If everything goes well and Ukraine’s May that neither Ukraine nor Belarus has economy is recognized as a market econ- any prospect of joining the EU. omy in July, then Kyiv will have a real Mr. Prodi told the Kyiv-based Den chance to join the WTO in 2005 and con- (The Day) newspaper on May 27 that he siderably boost its chances of moving was misquoted. “I did not make the state- closer to Europe, regardless of who ment attributed to me,” Mr. Prodi said. becomes Ukraine’s president this autumn. “We are working together [with Ukraine] If not, the world will most likely con- on further strengthening our relations in tinue to witness a wearisome and frus- the framework of the European trating tug-of-war between Russia and Neighborhood Policy. This policy arose in Europe over what to do about Ukraine: response to EU expansion, but it is not include it in a Russia-dominated free- aimed at expansion. ... This question trade zone or make an EU buffer zone, or [expansion] is not on the agenda yet.” perhaps leave the country where it is now Whether Brussels is serious in its work – in Europe’s twilight zone.

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take their fuel costs into account and will Petroleum prices... adjust their prices and accordingly pass (Continued from page 1) these costs along to consumers. only been affected by world petroleum While economic growth has been prices, but Ukraine’s cost of petroleum high, and possibly an anomaly as from Russi also by the fact that a also described by Mr. Halchynskyi, the State increased on June 1, when the Russian Statistics Committee reported that Federation introduced export duties on growth in the GDP was at 13 percent in petroleum products. The rates of $41.60 April. Whether the bubble will burst is (U.S.) per ton on crude, and $37.50 difficult to predict, but Mr. Binov told (U.S.) per ton on distillates contributed The Weekly that new forecasts of the to the most recent sharp increase in International Center for Policy Studies prices. Mr. Binov added, “In the short would be available in the near future. term we will probably not see much of According to the center’s website, this an increase in consumer goods, but year’s predicted growth in real GDP will increases have already been seen at mar- be 6.5 percent, and a lot may depend on kets around Kyiv, where vendors have just how the government handles the cur- increased their prices to compensate for rent crisis in the fuel sector. their increased transportation costs.” “The government is already taking measures try to offset the price hikes and to try to stabilize pricing,” Mr. Binov told The Weekly, adding that Naftohaz Highlights... Ukrainy, the state-owned oil company, (Continued from page 9) had already decreased prices by 10 per- English-language publication geared cent. However, he noted that Ukraine toward Ukrainian youths, and the conven- lacks the reserves to keep prices down. tion adopted a recommendation urging the “A great deal will depend on world Supreme Assembly to take the matter up in prices and the decision that is taken by its deliberations. At a special meeting held OPEC on June 3,” said Mr. Binov, in July of that year the Supreme Assembly explaining that it is difficult to prognosti- decided to begin publishing an English-lan- cate about what the future holds. “A lot guage weekly supplement to Svoboda that will depend on the markets in New York would be called The Ukrainian Weekly. and London. One thing is for certain, if Also at the 18th Convention, Nicholas world prices remain high, gas traders in Murashko was re-elected supreme presi- Russia will sell their oil on the world dent, which now became a permanent market, creating a possible deficit situa- position at the Home Office. The post of tion in Ukraine and forcing prices up supreme treasurer was eliminated and the even further.” responsibilities of that office were dele- In fact, OPEC raised its production gated to the supreme financial secretary, quotas less than expected on June 3, who had the duties of both treasurer and causing the settlement price for Brent secretary. crude for July to rise as much as 91 cents At the 1934 annual meeting of the UNA or 2.5 percent on the London’s Supreme Assembly, members discussed the International Petroleum Exchange for possibility of a merger with the Ukrainian July, according to reports from Workingman’s Association (later known as Bloomberg. the Ukrainian Fraternal Association), and When asked how the current crises the decision was made to proceed with dis- would affect both economic growth and cussions between the two fraternals. the expected inflation rate for 2004, Mr. Also of note was the December 1934 Binov told The Weekly that it all meeting of the Supreme Executive depends on how long this situation will Committee, which decided to mark the 40th last, and right now it is very difficult to anniversary of the UNA by publishing a make such predictions. The inflation commemorative book containing informa- level of 6.7 percent considered by the tion about not only the UNA, but the entire state budget, would probably remain the Ukrainian American community. same Mr. Binov stated, and in the short term there could be a rise in the Source: “Ukrainian National Associa- Consumer Price Index by as little as 1 tion: Its Past and Present, (1894-1964),” percent. by Anthony Dragan (translated from the However, “If the increases continue to original Ukrainian by Zenon Snylyk). rise and extend into the harvest period in Jersey City, N.J.: Svoboda Press, 1964. July, then we would could see an The border featured in this special fea- increase in foodstuffs,” Mr. Binov added. ture is reproduced from a UNA member- Whatever happens, according to Mr. ship certificate dating to 1919. Binov, manufactures and producers will

Fresh from her victory... (Continued from page 3) signed a recording contract with the London-based recording giant EMI. She is now planning her next album, which will be In Ukrainian, but rounded out with English Iyrics to make the songs understandable to an international listen- ing audience. She will also have an integral part in next year’s EuroVision program, which will be held in Kyiv, in keeping with the program’s tradition of holding the event in the capital city of the country from which the previous year’s winner hailed. Her role will stem from her new title as Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych’s “consultant on social matters,” a title she was accorded upon her return from Istanbul. More importantly, it will be the show’s golden anniversary performance and a chance for Ukraine to continue to show its fresh, new face. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 No. 23 No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 23

Silski Visti, finding it guilty of publish- that Ukraine’s economy shows signs of in exchange for government contracts and NEWSBRIEFS ing anti-Semitic materials and fomenting overheating, Interfax reported. According to favors. He claims his fortune was earned (Continued from page 2) interethnic enmity. The Court of Appeals Mr. Halchynskyi, the current pace of indus- legitimately during a time of transition in Border treaty signed with Romania reportedly demanded that Silski Visti and trial production growth of 17-18 percent is Ukraine. Defense attorney Doron Weinberg the International Anti-Fascist Committee, an “economic anomaly” rather than a matter argued, “This was a time when things were KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma has which sued the newspaper, provide addi- for optimism and might also lead to eco- in flux. This was a time in which people signed into law the Ukrainian-Romanian tional information and materials for the nomic overheating. (RFE/RL Newsline) were learning how to move from a state- border treaty that was ratified by the case. (RFE/RL Newsline) run economy to a private economy.” Verkhovna Rada earlier this month, Interfax Arguments close in Lazarenko case (Associated Press) reported on May 27. The treaty, which was Journalist jailed for five days SAN FRANCISCO – Ukraine’s former Kuchma invited to NATO summit signed by Mr. Kuchma and his Romanian MUKACHIV – A court in Mukachiv, Prime Minister Pavlo Lazarenko misused counterpart in June 2003, sanctions the land Zakarpattia Oblast, on May 25 sentenced his high office to get rich by laundering KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma has border between the two states as it was journalist Kostiantyn Sydorenko to five money from business schemes in his home- been invited to the NATO summit in delimited in 1961. It also confirms that days in jail, finding him guilty of resisting land, a federal prosecutor stated in closing Istanbul on June 28-29 to take part in a Serpents Island in the Black Sea belongs to police officers, UNIAN reported. Mr. arguments. Meanwhile Mr. Lazarenko’s meeting of the Ukraine-NATO Ukraine. However, the document leaves Sydorenko denied the charge during the defense attorney urged jurors to judge their Commission, UNIAN reported on May 27, open the issue of delimitation of the conti- trial, which reportedly lasted two minutes. client by the lax standards he said prevailed quoting Michel Duray, head of the NATO nental shelf in the vicinity of the island. The The reporter was detained on suspicion of in Ukraine in the 1990s after the collapse of Information and Documentation Center in Ukrainian-Romanian land border is 609 possessing explosives on May 23, while he communism. Mr. Lazarenko faces charges Ukraine. “This will be a top-level event,” kilometers long. (RFE/RL Newsline) was going to a police station to recover a of money laundering, wire fraud and extor- Mr. Duray told the news agency. Court rejects imprisoned sailors’ appeal stolen camera. Mr. Sydorenko covered the tion that could bring a maximum of five Meanwhile, U.S. Rep. Douglas Bereuter controversial mayoral election in Mukachiv years in prison if he’s convicted. In May (R-Neb.), who is president of the NATO KYIV – Mykola Mazurenko and Ivan on April 18 for the Horiacha Linia (Hot federal Judge Martin Jenkins dismissed Parliamentary Assembly, visited Kyiv earli- Soschenko, two Ukrainian sailors who Line) website. (RFE/RL Newsline) counts that alleged Mr. Lazarenko funneled er this week and told a news conference on were sentenced in October to seven years Prodi denies remarks on Ukraine, Belarus money into foreign bank accounts in May 26 that Ukraine could join NATO as in prison each for smuggling Iraqi oil exchange for awarding natural gas con- early as in 2007. Rep. Bereuter is to present from the port of Umm Qasr, have lost an KYIV – Romano Prodi, president of the tracts when he was his country’s top energy a report based on his visit at the next ses- appeal against their sentence with the European Commission, has denied saying official in 1995. Mr. Lazarenko has denied sion of the NATO Parliamentary Assembly. Iraqi Supreme Court, Interfax reported that Ukraine and Belarus have no that he siphoned funds or accepted bribes (RFE/RL Newsline) on May 26, citing the Foreign Affairs prospects of joining the European Union, Ministry of Ukraine. Ministry spokesman the Ukrainska Pravda website reported, cit- Markian Lubkivskyi said the Ukrainian ing an interview he gave to the Kyiv-based government will continue to press for newspaper Den (The Day) of May 27. “We their release. The two are being held in are working together on further strengthen- Baghdad’s notorious Abu Ghraib prison ing our relations within the framework of complex. (RFE/RL Newsline) the European Neighborhood Policy,” Mr. Prodi told the newspaper. “This policy is Court postpones Silski Visti hearing not linked to [EU enlargement], because KYIV – Kyiv’s Court of Appeals on this issue is not on the current agenda.” May 25 deferred the hearing of the (RFE/RL Newsline) appeal against the closure of the opposi- Warning against economic overheating tion newspaper Silski Visti for an indefi- nite time, the Mass Information Institute KYIV – Anatolii Halchynskyi, head of website reported on May 26. In January the Council of the National Bank of the Pecherskyi District Court in Kyiv Ukraine, said at an international conference imposed a ban on the publication of on monetary policies in Kyiv on May 28 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 No. 23

1899, when a split of the Radical party Ivan Franko... occurred, Franko joined the largest splinter (Continued from page 11) group (mostly populists) in founding the lost the elections due to blatant adminis- National Democratic Party. He actively trative manipulations and provocations by supported the new party until 1904, when the opposition. After these attempts he he completely retired from political life. avoided personal involvement in politics Part II will appear next month. and continued his activities as a writer, critic, scholar and teacher to his people. Ingert Kuzych may be contacted at: He could not totally divorce himself P.O. Box 3, Springfield, VA 22150 or by from political debate, however and in e-mail at [email protected] Ivan Franko on stamps

Franko’s centennial year of 1956 saw a single stamp depicting Ivan Franko. A four stamps released in his honor. Three 3,000-karbovanets value came out in of these emissions came in the Soviet February of 1995 (Figure 9) and was Union, where a set of two stamps (40- the first in the Luminaries of Ukrainian kopek and 1-ruble) was issued in Literature series. The stamp release August and another larger (40-kopek) date was delayed by several months stamp in December (Figure 7). and this accounts for the 1994 date in Romania also released a Franko stamp the lower right corner. The literary in December of that year (Figure 8). work depicted next to the author is his Ukraine has, to date, only produced novel “Boryslav Smiyetsia.”

cultural heritage... From the first movement of a tiny snowflake in her inaugural tutu to Dancing... the final exuberant step of a Hopak, ribbons (Continued from page 9) flying through the air, we took it all in. The dance, we appeared. scenery was painted on our souls, the cos- My mother, father, brother and sister This enthusiasm now lives on through the tumes put the mind in context, the move- “Syzokryli” dance ensemble. Under Pani ment came straight from the heart – ours and the rest of the family have life Roma’s direction, choreography and produc- and Pani Roma’s. tion, it continues to enchant both Ukrainian It is difficult to express and impossible to insurance. What about me? and non-Ukrainian audiences with her inim- quantify the impressions made on a develop- itable perspective on dance. And in her ing child surrounded by such multi-dimen- schools, there is a new generation of moth- sional creativity. Today’s generation has the Rates are low. See the chart on the ers – waiting, observing, supporting. uncensored, immediate and unceasing stim- Pani Roma is an artist through and ulation of technology. We who know Pani next page for more information. through. Her artistic vision has never failed Roma are a luckier group. We have imagina- to impress. We watched her create – from tion, texture, music, anticipation – we have the first choreographic step to the final the universe in poetic form on our stage! touches on a costume – and we learned Thank you Pani Roma! May you contin- innumerable lessons. Lessons on form, dis- ue to teach and inspire young dancers, and cipline, beauty, attention to detail, authentic- all those who hold the love of art in their ity, flair... a deeply ingrained feel for our hearts! “Mnohaya Lita!” No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 25 Szkafarowsky has title role in “Agamemnon”

NEW YORK – Bass Stefan of America’s important artists, praised Szkafarowsky will sing the title role in for the beautiful quality of his bass voice The UNA has a single-payment plan the premiere production of as well as for his impeccable technique.” “Agamemnon,” an opera by Sergey He has appeared with opera compa- that will insure your child’s life at Taneyev (1856-1915), in Carnegie Hall nies throughout the United States, includ- on Wednesday, June 16, at 7 p.m. ing the Metropolitan Opera, Lyric Opera $5,000 for one low payment. Find The concert performance is under the of Chicago, New York City Opera, and baton of Peter Tiboris and with the The Washington Opera, among others, as your child’s age below and that’s all Manhattan Philharmonic. The perform- well as in Canada. In South America, he ance will be in the original Russian, with has appeared in leading opera produc- you have to pay. Call today for your English supertitles. tions in São Paolo, Brazil, Santiago, The cast of performers includes soprano Chile, and Caracas, Venezuela. application. Nina Terentieva (Clytemnestra), mezzo- On the concert stage, Mr. Szkafarowsky soprano Angela Brown (Cassandra), Peter has been a featured soloist with the Lightfoot (Aegisthus) and bass Mark Pittsburgh Symphony conducted by 1-800-253-9862. Risinger (Sentinel). Michael Tilson Thomas in excerpts from The production also features the Rimsky Korsakov’s “Mlada”; the National Russian Chamber Chorus of New York; the New Jersey and Connecticut Choral Symphony Orchestra conducted by Societies; and members of the Aquila Mstislav Rostropovich as the Sergeant in AGE PREMIUM Boris Godunov; the Minnesota Orchestra Theatre Company, with actress Olympia 0 $ 300.00 Dukakis in a speaking role. conducted by Leonard Slatkin as Montano “Agamemnon” is based on the first in “Otello”; and at the Casals Festival. 1 $ 300.00 great play of the Oresteia Trilogy by A native of New York, he attended Mercy Aeschylus. Written around 458 B.C., it College, the Westchester Conservatory of 2 $ 310.00 explores the timeless themes of ambition, Music and the American Opera Center at justice, revenge and retribution. The Juilliard School of Music, where he 3 $ 310.00 For tickets to “Agamemnon,” readers appeared in several productions. may call MidAmerica’s box office at Mr. Szkafarowsky is a recipient of 4 $ 320.00 (212) 239-4699. Tickets are also available grants from the Sullivan Foundation, a win- 5 $ 330.00 through CarnegieCharge at (212) 247- ner of the Tito Gobbi Award from the Rosa 7800. Ticket prices: $125, $85, $50, $35. Ponselle Foundation and a regional winner 6 $ 340.00 Mr. Szkafarowsky is described as “one of the Metropolitan Opera Auditions. 7 $ 355.00 opportunities to their members united by a 8 $ 365.00 UNA earns... common bond such as religion, ethnic her- (Continued from page 5) itage, trade, gender or other interests. In 9 $ 380.00 providing these services, fraternalism’s an active chapter/branch system, a repre- 10 $ 395.00 sentative form of government, sound unique advantage as not-for-profit organi- zations allow millions of people to protect financial management and substantial, tan- their families financially while making a gible fraternal and charitable activities. difference in their communities. The NFCA staff recommendations are Combined, the NFCA’s member-soci- reviewed by the NFCA Membership eties maintain more than $297.5 billion of Committee and sent to the NFCA board life insurance in force and, in 2002 alone, of directors, which ultimately determines contributed more than $376 million to char- individual member compliance with itable and fraternal programs. Members of Program requirements. Societies achiev- the NFCA’s 76 societies, including the ing “Member in Good Standing” status in UNA, volunteered more than 83.6 million 2004 are evaluated on 2002 information. hours in 2002. That’s equivalent to more Fraternal benefit societies provide lead- than $1.2 billion in hourly wages (Based on ership, social, educational, spiritual, schol- Independent Sector’s 2002 calculated wage arship, financial and volunteer service of $16.54 per volunteer hour). 26 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 No. 23 No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 6, 2004 27

after D-Day. But his singular contribu- D-Day and remembering... tion to Canadian national unity is (Continued from page 6) nowhere recalled. Why? Because, I was better than nothing. And certainly the told, we can’t offend the folks we liberat- ed. The general has passed on but, wher- stalwarts who championed this project, UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA whom our federal government originally ever he is, I hope he heard me mutter: “Vive la Normandie libre!” LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS ignored, bear little blame for what was Like most Canadians, I salute our vet- finally rendered. Rather, those who filled IF YOU ARE A PHYSICIAN, DENTIST, OR OTHER HEALTH PROFESSIONAL erans, particularly those who have its chambers must be asked why they EITHER PRACTICING OR TRAINING, HERE’S YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN returned to Juno Beach today. We all owe YOUR COLLEAGUES IN NORTH AMERICA’S PREMIER ASSOCIATION OF HEALTH PROFESSIONALS. found prattling on about pluralism more them and join in paying tribute to their agreeable than portraying patriotism. fallen comrades. But I feel obliged to be FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE WRITE TO: As I left, I asked a senior curator if, their Kassandra: “Beware of the Juno UKRAINIAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF NORTH AMERICA given how Canada’s historic transgres- Beach Center,” I warn, “for inside there 2247 W. CHICAGO AVENUE sions are underscored, any comparable is little to remind you of why you CHICAGO, ILLINOIS 60622 exhibit exploring Vichy France’s collabo- stormed this beach. Old soldier, go else- TELEPHONE: 773-278-6262 ration with the occupation is planned. where to remember what happened on OR FAX YOUR REQUEST TO 773-278-6962 Nope. There is a large Cross of Lorraine Normandy’s once bloody sands. Then NAME: ______nearby, marking the spot where Charles weep. Sixty years ago you were victori- DeGaulle strolled onto this strand, weeks ous. Since then all has been lost.” ADDRESS: ______CITY: ______STATE: ______ZIP: ______Mrs. Roma DAYTIME PHONE: ______Psychic

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Soyuzivka’s Datebook Friday-Sunday, June 11-13 Folk Dance Ensemble, as well as perform- ances by singer Ihor Melnychuk, the June 7-10, 2004 July 17-24, 2004 WASHINGTON: The Washington Group is Kalynonka Bandura Duo and the Holubka Clergy Days Adventure Camp, Session One celebrating the 20th anniversary of its found- Quartet. Dancing at the zabava will be to ing by hosting a Leadership Conference titled Discovery Camp Session Two music by the Karpaty Orchestra. “TWG at 20: Reflection, Renewal and June 13, 2004 Ukrainian and traditional picnic fare and Celebration.” The conference will be held at 80th Birthday Party, Tony Percoco July 18-23, 2004 refreshments will be available throughout the Key Bridge Marriott in Arlington, Va. The Chemney Youth Camp, Session One the day. The festival begins at noon; the conference will feature addresses by June 14-18, 2004 performance program begins at 2 p.m. Ukrainian Ambassador Mykhailo Reznik and Admission fee: $5; free parking. For more UNA Seniors’ Week July 24-31, 2004 former Ukrainian Defense Minister information call Eugene Luciw, (215) 362- Discovery Camp, Session Three Kostyantyn Morozov. The conference will 5331 or the center, (215) 343-5412. June 18-20, 2004 Adventure Camp, Session Two have an Ambassadorsí Forum (with Adoptive Parents’ Weekend, Ambassadors Oleh Bilorus, William G. ADVANCE NOTICE sponsored by the Embassy July 25-30, 2004 Miller, and Steven Pifer as participants); a of Ukraine and the UNA Chemney Youth Camp, Session Two roundtable discussion on “Ukraine on the Eve Friday-Sunday, August 6-8 of Elections”; and a panel on “Improving our Scuba Diving Course (revised dates) LANSDALE, Pa.: Prof. Joseph Roll, noted Professionals’ Organizations.” The confer- June 20, 2004 authority on liturgical music of the ence will provide opportunity for socializing Father’s Day Program August 1-6, 2004 Ukrainian Catholic Church, will conduct a and entertainment during a Friday evening Soyuzivka Golf Week weekend workshop on singing liturgical reception at the Ukrainian Embassy, a services in English. The workshop is hosted June 20-July 2, 2004 Saturday banquet and zabava to the music of by Presentation of Our Lord Church, 1564 Tennis Camp August 6-8, 2004 Tempo, and a Sunday brunch followed by tra- Allentown Road. This year’s workshop will 2nd Annual Sports Jamboree (see ad) ditional East European folk music. For more focus on parastas, panakhyda and funeral June 27-July 4, 2004 information call George Masiuk, (202) 863- services, including funeral chants for the Plast Camp – Tabir Ptashat, August 8-21, 2004 7317 (day) or (703) 960-0043 (evening) or e- divine liturgy and the verses of John mail [email protected]. Please download Session One Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky Damascene (initial and final farewell). The the TWG conference schedule, pricing infor- Ukrainian Folk Dance Camp liturgical tones, especially those appropriate mation and registration form at July 2-4, 2004 for Presanctified Liturgy and Good Friday http://www.TheWashingtonGroup.org or use Fourth of July Festival with zabavas August 14, 2004 vespers and the holy mysteries of Crowning the form placed in The Ukrainian Weekly in Miss Soyuzivka Weekend and Baptism-Chrismation will also be prior weeks. July 4-11, 2004 reviewed. The workshop will begin Friday, Plast Camp – Tabir Ptashat, August 14-22, 2004 Sunday, June 20 August 6 at 6 p.m. and will conclude after the 11:30 a.m. divine liturgy on Sunday, Session Two Club Suzy-Q Week HORSHAM, Pa.: The Tryzub Ukrainian August 8. The workshop fee, including all American Sport Center, Lower State and instructional materials, music and meals is July 10-17, 2004 August 21, 2004 County Line roads, is holding its annual $75 per person. Lodging is available at the Fatherís Day Ukrainian Festival and pic- Discovery Camp, Session One Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Best Western Inn at Towamencin, (215) nic-dance. There will be a stage perform- Dance Camp Concert 368-3800. For more information call (215) ance featuring the Voloshky Ukrainian 368-3993 or e-mail [email protected]. PREVIEW OF EVENTS GUIDELINES Preview of Events is a listing of Ukrainian community events open to the public. It is a service provided at minimal cost ($20 per listing) by The Ukrainian Weekly to the Ukrainian community.

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