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Ukraine's democratic deputies Celebrations of historic Kozak past revive national spirit in Zaporizhzhia plan union treaty strategy by Chrystyna N. Lapychak with Russia. RP1 in Kiev Ukrainian Parliament deputy volo– dymyr Pylypchuk proposed that the KlEv - Democratic deputies from National Council confront the Commu– the Ukrainian Parliament as well as nist Party of Ukraine on whether their regional and local councils began political program includes the full reali– discussions on Wednesday, August 8, in zation of the July 16 Declaration of Kiev City Hall, mapping out a strategy Sovereignty, i.e. a new constitution, be- in response to Soviet leader Mikhail fore the two groups can enter into any Gorbachev's recent push for talks on a talks. new union treaty. "if they respond positively then we "Any talks about any sort of treaty can cooperate in the struggle for sove– with anyone can be held only when we reignty against the center," he said, "if realize all the principles in our Declara– they respond negatively then we will call tion of Sovereignty," said leading for the liquidation of the Communist democratic deputy Mykhailo Horyn at Party, which has no political mandate, the opening of the meeting. but continues to hold on to the institu– Mr. Horyn and other deputies sug– tions of power. We will organize the gested that the Ukrainian Democratic population to strike against them." Bloc, also called the National Council (Narodna Rada) should consider send– This painting by illy a Repin, "Ukrainian! Zaporozhtsi Writing a Letter to the І ing delegations for informal talks, Turkish Sultan," illustrates the days of the mighty Sich. beginning with economic cooperation At the Supreme Soviet by Chrystyna N. Lapychak monument marking Sirko's grave in among democratic factions in the par– RP1 in Zaporizhzhia the 500-year-old village of Kapu– liaments of other republics, including First session ends; livka. A mass rally was held nearby the Russian Federation. ZAPOR1ZHZH1A, Ukraine - afterward next to an old windmill, Amidst rumors that Mr. Gorbachev economic law passes Up to half a million Ukrainians where over a dozen speakers, in– and Russian Federation President Boris gathered near the cities of Nykopil cluding deputies from the Ukrainian Yeltsin were conspiring on a new union JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - The first and Zaporizhzhia over the weekend Parliament, representatives of popu– treaty favoring the center, USSR de– session of the 12th convocation of the of August 3-5 for an unprecedented lar fronts in Byelorussia, Latvia and puty Yuriy Shcherbak defended the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR celebration of 500 years of Kozak Estonia and the Democratic Union maverick Mr. Yeltsin as a supporter of concluded on Friday, August 3, with the history aimed at spreading the Ukrai– of Russia called for independence for horizontal talks between individual Ukrainian Parliament passing an eco– nian national renewal to this heavily all the republics of the Soviet Union. republics. nomic independence law, reported Dr. Shcherbak, who said he met with Russified area. "We hope this event will serve as TASS, the official Soviet news agency. Despite propaganda by local Mr. Yeltsin 10 days ago, asserted that During two and one-half months of an impetus for the rebirth of our the Russian leader expressed the desire Communist authorities labelling nation, culture, language, particular– work in Kiev, the nations's capital, the organizers of the extravaganza from to meet with a delegation from the Ukrainian Parliament declared U– ly in these Russified regions," said National Council and suggested the the Popular Movement of Ukraine Bohdan Landryka, a young engineer kraine's sovereignty, formed its own for Perebudova "extremists," hun– deputies formulate a statement on how government, steering and working who came all the way from Lviv they view Ukraine's future relationship dreds of thousands flocked to the Oblast, in western Ukraine, to take (Continued on page 2) village of Kapulivka near Nykopil part in the celebration. and Zaporizhzhia for three days of Among the speakers at Saturday's World Federation of Ukrainian Medical Associations emotional festivities, parades, rallies rally was ivan Plyushch, vice-chair- and other demonstrations of re– man of the Ukrainian SSR Supreme opens third congress in Kiev; scheduled to visit Lviv newed national spirit. Soviet, whose speech was overshout– Hailing from all corners of U– ed by booing and whistling from the KlEv - Ukrainian doctors from and confirmed to that post only days kraine, other Soviet republics and crowd. Other speakers included the diaspora in the West, partici– Argentina, Australia, Austria, Brazil, earlier by the current Ukrainian parlia– Rukh leaders and deputies ivan Bulgaria, Canada, Czechoslovakia, ment, welcomed conference partici– pants, many dressed in colorful Drach, Mykhailo Horyn, volo– Kozak garb and national costumes, England, France, Germany, italy, pants to Kiev and asked Dr. Achilles dymyr Yavorivsky and Dmytro Poland, Ukraine, the United States of Chreptowsky, the president of the also marked the 310th anniversary of Pavlychko. the death of a legendary Kozak America and Yugoslavia converged WFUMA and conference co-organizer leader, Otaman ivan Sirko. On Sunday hundreds of thousands upon Ukraine's capital city of Kiev for to deliver opening remarks. Chanting slogans such as "Free– gathered on the island of Khortytsia, the third international congress of the This third congress of the WFUMA dom for Ukraine" and "Unity," and located in the Dnieper river near World Federation of Ukrainian Medi– begins anew era for Ukrainian doctors, singing national songs, the crowds Zaporizhzhia, where the first Kozak cal Associations, which commenced on for doctors who belong to various held a procession on August 4 to a fortress was built in 1490. Following Saturday, August 4, reported Olha professional societies, the Chicago- a variety of Kozak rituals, the crowds Kuzmowycz, a Svododa daily news- based doctor told the audience. "Be– Chrystyna N. Lapychak, an followed a contingent of some 25 paper editor taking part in the conclave. cause we all belong to one nation," he l associate editor at The Ukrainian deputies from the Ukrainian Parlia– The international conference - a said. Weekly is spending the month of ment and Ukrainian Catholic and historic first for Ukraine - began with in his moving opening remarks, Dr. І August in Ukraine, where she is not Ukrainian Orthodox clergy in a 12- opening ceremonies at the Kiev State Chreptowsky underscored the signifi– І only reporting for the newspaper, but kilometer long procession to a square Theater auditorium, attended by 250 cance of the conference, which takes l also lending a hand at Rukh Press overlooking the Dnieper river, where Ukrainian doctors from the West and place at a momentous time in Ukrainian international the news agency of the another major rally was held under 307 doctors from Ukraine on Saturday history, a time when the republic's Popular Movement of Ukraine for the hot southern Ukrainian sun. evening, August 4. Dr Yuriy Spi– Supreme Soviet has recently declared Perebudova. (Continued on page 14) zhenko, the Minister of Health of the Ukraine's sovereignty. Ukrainian SSR, who was appointed (Continued on page 3) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNOAY, AUGUST 12,1990 No. 32

A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY Ukraine seeks membership in international organizations inside Ukrainian SSR politics: JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - With U– at the U.N. said it was up to the West to kraine's proclamation of sovereignty on accept Ukraine. Ukrainians would deal interview with Dmytro Pavlychko July 16, Ukraine will consider applying with any obstacles that Moscow might for membership in international organi– raise, he said. by Dr. David Marples language of instruction for their off- zations, said Gennadiy Udovenko, the "We shall be consulting with Moscow and Chrystia Freeland spring. Ukrainian ambassador to the United on how to participate," he said. "1 think it is a primitive law. in theory, it Nations during a press conference in now that we have declared (our sove– The following interview wasconduct– seems to uphold individual rights, Geneva on Tuesday, July 24. reignty) Moscow will have to take (this) ed at the Canadian institute of Ukrai– which in turn are enshrined in various 24. into consideration," reported Reuters. nian Studies, University of Alberta, on international laws. But in practice, this Ukraine will want to participate in in fact, Moscow's approval is not June 26. law guaranteeing individual rights (of vienna's 35-nation Conference on likely to be automatic. Dmytro Pavlychko, a renowned the parent) is obstructive. The rights of Security and Cooperation in Europe, poet, is a deputy of the Ukrainian the individual and those of the nation Mr. Udovenko told Randall Palmer of A CSCE source told Reuters in Supreme Soviet, where he is head of the come into direct conflict. Such a situa– Reuters news service, adding that he vienna that there was no chance of the foreign affairs committee, a leading tion would not even be contemplated in would like Ukraine to become an Baltic republics of Estonia, Latvia and member of Rukh, and the Chairman of other countries. observer at the meetings of the non- Lithuania being granted the observer the Taras Shevchenko Ukrainian Lan– Let me explain. Here in Alberta, aligned movement. status they asked for last week. guage Society. He is one of the key Canada, French parents could organize Mr. Udovenko echoed the words of The source said it would require figures in the Ukrainian reform move- a French school. But if we allow the the Ukrainian declaration on sove– consensus among the 35 member-states menu He visited Edmonton to deliver rejection of the native language in a reignty, which states that Ukraine and the Soviet Union would clearly the annual Shevchenko Lecture at the nation simply because another culture is would like to become a neutral state block this. University of Alberta titled "Five Years predominant, then this right is pro– which would not participate in military The Ukrainian and Byelorussian of Glasnost in Ukraine." foundly anti-national. blocs but would set as an equal and republics were given seats alongside the The interview was conducted for We need a new law. A Ukrainian sovereign participant in international Soviet Union in the United Nations in Radio Liberty and is published here mother cannot choose freely the lan– relations. 1945, as a way of giving the Soviet with RL's permission. guage that her child must learn because "My own proposal is to become an Union more than one vote. in selecting the language, she deter– observer (in the non-aligned movement) But Soviet watchers say the arrange– CONCLUSION mines the national allegiance, in this in the near future," he said. "More ment whereby the two republics always way, the law has made our mothers important is to become a participant in toed Moscow's line could now break Let us turn to the Shevchenko Ukrai– national traitors. They have wanted the Helsinki process." down and prove a headache for Presi– nian Language Society. How much their children to have good careers, to Mr. Udovenko, answering queries dent Mikhail Gorbachev, reported progress has been made in opening be well paid, to experience various from Western European ambassadors Reuters. Ukrainian schools outside Kiev and benefits, and thus sent them to Russian Western Ukraine? schools. First session... ing the sovereignty declaration, it is said At first they were oblivious of the to include all the best points contained The process is moving forward, but national aspect to this affair. But (Continued from page 1) in the 12 alternative laws on economic sluggishly because there is a certain subsequently, when the mothers realize bodies and enacted some 150 bills, sovereignty submitted by specialists resistance in some cities where there are what has happened to their children, including a decision on urgent measures from Kiev, Lviv, Odessa, Kharkiv, no Ukrainian schools. There are still no they are in tears. We receive many to protect the populace from the effects Donetske and Dnipropetrovske. Ukrainian nursery schools or higher letters from abject mothers who state of the 1986 Chornobyl accident. According to the economic sove– educational institutions, in many areas, that they have cut off their own chil– Among the highlights of this first reignty declaration, relations with the all official documentation is still in dren from their native language. But session of the 450-member Ukrainian center, Moscow, will take on different Russian. The creation of Ukrainian they did so because that was what the Parliament, which includes over 140 forms, and the republic will take greater language schools must take place in state intended them to do. Democratic Bloc deputies, was the control of its economic well-being, in conjunction with the Ukrainianization So we must, change this law. A adoption of a five-year moratorium on order to ensure the economy's transi– of all walks of life. Ukrainian who lives in Kiev is registered the construction of nuclear power and tion to market relations, guarantees of However, in Donetske on September as a Ukrainian; his children must go to a high capacity radar stations in Ukraine equal legal protection for all forms of 1, the first Ukrainian school is being Ukrainian school. There must be no in response to the ecological crisis in the ownership will be introduced, accord– opened: a lycee affiliated with the question about this, it cannot be based republic. ing to the new legislation. The republic university, in which Ukrainian will be on the decision of the parents. No one in The Supreme Soviet legislature also is currently in the process of establish– the main language. This had not even Moscow asks a Russian in what lan– adopted a resolution calling Ukrainian ing its own financial and budgetary been considered earlier. Many Ukrai– guage his children will be educated. And citizens to do army service on the system, headed by a national bank nian schools are being opened in why don4 Russians living in Ukraine territory of the republic. This statement subordinate solely to the Ukrainian villages in eastern Ukraine, and these express a desire to have their children was viewed by many DB deputies as a SSR Supreme Soviet. are schools that were originally to have educated in Ukrainian schools? Why do first step in realizing the republic's The regulation of the economy will be been Russian. they prefer Russian? it is because they declaration of sovereignty. carried out by applying certain taxes, Also in cities like Zaporizhzhia, rec igiu e that there is a natural law, a According to reports from TASS, the quotas, credits, subsidies and licenses. Dnipropetrovske, Kherson, Odessa, law of birth, of belonging to a nation. law on economic autonomy of the TASS also reported that this will rule and Kharkiv, where there are in prac– it is not a question of pure freedom of Ukrainian SSR has been called the out direct interference by state adminis– tice no Ukrainian schools, the Ministry choice or a law that is fundamentally republic's "economic constitution" by trative organs in enterprises' economic of Education has promised that, com– anti-people, anti-national and even many of the parliament's deputies. They activities. mencing in September, the first grades anti-human. When analyzed objecti– have stressed that this program is the The second session of the Supreme in many Russian schools will be taught vely, it is plain that such a law is second most important document Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR is sche– in Ukrainian and in this way, the undemocratic. The right of the parents adopted by the new parliament, follow– duled to begin in early October. schools will gradually be converted to will remain insofar as it is the right of Ukrainian schools. Poles to learn Polish, or Hungarians to The Ukrainian Language Society of learn Hungarian, and so forth. The the United States has been a great help right of the native Ukrainian popula– FOUNDED 1933 to us. its chairman, Prof. Roman tion to be educated in its native lan– Ukrainian Weelch voronka, brought us 60 computers for guage should be enshrined in a law for An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National schools in eastern Ukraine, on condi– the defense of the people. And this will Association inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. tion that these computers would ope– happen very quickly once the Ministry 07302. rate only in the Ukrainian language, if of Education becomes independent of they are converted in any instance to the Moscow. Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. Russian language, then they could be ^^^^(1SSN - 0273-9348) returned (because of contract viola– We would like you to address the tion). So this is a time of great interest, a various actions taken by the govern– Yearly subscription rate: 120; for UNA members - S10. very important time. ment of Lviv, particularly regarding Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. conscription to the army and the alleged How is the language of instruction ignoring of unpopular laws, is there a The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: determined? 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nian writers and parliamentarians ivan Delegates, who had spent Saturday participate in conference lectures and World.. jJDrach. volodymyr Yavorivsky and sightseeing, prepared to not only view hospital tours before they prepared to (Continued from page 1) Dmytro Pavlychko, who through their the majestic scenery of Kiev, but also move onto Lviv, in western Ukraine. in conclusion, he expressed his grati– writing have made the Western world, tude to the Ministry of Health, and and more specifically, the Ukrainian government officials, who facilitated in diaspora, aware of the tragedy of Chor– the logistics of housing and transport– nobyl. ing the large number of conference volodymyr Brovchenko of the U– participants. He also thanked Scope kraina Society also welcomed the Travel based in New Jersey and the Ukrainian doctors to Kiev, adding that World Federation of Ukrainian coope– three or four years ago such a gathering tives for organizational and financial in Ukraine would not have been pos– aid. sible. Next to speak from the stage which On behalf of Rukh, the Popular featured a presidium of 36 doctors Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova, representing the various regional medi– Ukrainian deputy Serhiy Koniev, de- cal association, as well as Soviet Ukrai– lie ve red brief remarks and read the nian government officials, was the Supreme. Soviet's position regarding chairman of the Ukrainian Council of health and medicine in Ukraine. Ministers, vitally Masol. . Two brief academic presentations Mr. Masol noted that sitting along- followed the various greetings at these side the Ukrainian doctors from the opening ceremonies by Dr. Spizhenko West were delegates for the Ukrainian and Dr. Paul Dzul. nation, which only recently declared its sovereignty. He expressed hope that Concluding this first official session Ukraine will bloom as a young of the congress, Dr. Chreptowsky asked nation. that deceased members of the WFUMA Dr. Spizhenko also spoke to the be remembered with a moment of conference delegates, offering words of silence. All the delegates then sang, the thanks to all those who have aided the Ukrainian national anthem. victims of Chornobyl. He noted, in An entertainment program featuring particular, the work, of Dr. Zenon representatives from Kiev's foremost Matkiwsky and his wife Nadia, the choruses, ensembles and music groups executive director of the Children of concluded the evening's activities. The Chornobyl Relief Fund, based in New program, which began with the prayer Jersey. "Otche Nash," (Our Father) sung by the Dr. Spizhenko, who has been the Kievan choirs, highlighted a number of acting Minister of Health in Ukraine religious songs and concluded with since the removal of Anatoliy Ro– Mykola Lysenko's "Bozhe velykyi Olha Kuzmowycz manenko in 1989, also thanked Ukrai– Yedynyi." One of the demonstrators outside of the WFUMA congress building. Prison and exile: school of life for poetess lryna Senyk by Chrystyna N. Lapychak the type of barracks found in today's camps did not exist then...there was only temporary public JERSEY CITY, N.J„ - "My life unfolds^like a shelter, like some sort of tent or a quickly scroll of linen..." refurbished swinery..." These are the first lines of a poem that lryna "1 worked at different jobs," said the poet, "and it Senyk penned during her second imprisonment for seems to me that one of the best jobs was mica, writing similar poems in the early 1970s. because it was in a heated factory. However, images of embroidery, a passion for the 64-year- practically speaking, the work quota was impos– old poet, appear often in her verse, as evident in her sible to fill. recent collection, "Scroll of Linen," published in "During the day, ordinary workers worked there, New York this year. while at night the women prisoners worked. І could Throughout her painful, arduous life, this never fill my quota, no matter how hard 1 tried, so І Ukrainian woman sought to create things of beauty could stay in the heated area. Of course, 1 was within the gray confines of labor camps and exile punished... placed in solitary confinement during far from her native land. Despite a lifetime of the day." isolation, illness, cold and hunger, the few who read However difficult the camp conditions were her poems found only in samvydav were touched by during her 10-year sentence, Ms. Senyk met a their depth, simplicity and lyricism. number of interesting individuals serving sentences in his preface to one of Ms. Senyk's samvydav for Ukrainian nationalist activity. collections of lyric poetry, vyacheslav Chornovil "in 1950 in the quarry, 1 met Oksana Yakivna called her "A woman created to love." Meshko. There we chiseled rock together and Ms. Senyk discussed her life and creative work in became acquainted with each other. Whenever an interview recently in the offices of The Ukrainian there was a free moment, mealtime perhaps, we sat Weekly. She was invited to visit the United States together and talked, and dreamt about the future." by Natalia Danylenko, a childhood friend of the Both women in the late 1970s became mem– poet's late sister, who along with Nadia Svitlychna bers of the Ukrainian Helsinki Monitoring Group. published "Scroll of Linen" in Leonida's memory. After serving her sentence Ms. Senyk was As a 19-year-old university student in Lviv, transported, again in stages, to her place of exile, western Ukraine, Ms. Senyk was active in the youth Anzhero-Sudzhensk in Kemerovskaya Oblast in educational groups of the Organization of the Kuzbas, where she was reunited with the rest of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN). She was arrested in her family. According to a new law at the time, 1945 and sentenced by a military tribunal to 10 members of a single family who were released from lryna Senyk years' hard labor followed by an indefinite sentence labor camps were to live together in exile. in exile for Ukrainian nationalism. "First my brother (Roman) was released, who Oblast. So she moved to nearby hano-Frankivske, The poet described her grueling transport to the was punished as a juvenile. Then my mother where despite difficulties she was registered for Stalinist labor camps of the Far East. "There were (Maria), who was imprisoned in the Arkhanhelsk residency and landed a job in a local hospital as a 80 women, all Ukrainians, in our group, in a train camps in the notorious Yertsovo camp. Then my nurse. car for cattle. There were also men — prisoners of older sister (Leonida), who had also been at the During this period the poet remained under KGB war, soldiers on the train we were on, not knowing Tayshet camps, although relatives could not be surveillance as she met with other well-known the whole time where we were going. When we together in the camps. Finally 1 came. Ukrainian national rights activists and continued to arrived in Novosibirsk, a pathetic place at that time, "There 1 spent 13 years before 1 returned to write her poetry. people threw stones at us, shouting 'Fascists!' it was ivano-Frankivske in 1968. it was true that in exile І "First of all, (valentyn) Moroz appeared on the horrible," she said. received a medical education and worked as a horizon," she said. "He was released, and even The trainload of prisoners eventually arrived in nurse, in the beginning it was difficult to get a job though there were others one could associate with, Tayshet. "This was a notorious camp with logging, and the work was difficult — near the coal mines, well, here he was." Thus the KGB surveillance in– a quarry, a mica factory, turnip farming and road- however good fortune gave me the possibility to tensified and Ms. Senyk's home was subjected to a building." work as a nurse and really this was a wonderful job. thorough search, her samvydav was confiscated. The prisoners were placed into categories based "Prison and exile are special schools, higher This was followed by her signature on several on their health conditions and ability to work. schools of life," declared Ms. Senyk. petitions protesting the arrest of Sviatoslav "Obviously everyone was put in the first category — in 1968 Ms. Senyk was permitted to return to Karavansky as well as others. able to perform hard labor and fulfill quotas. Ukraine after signing an agreement that she would "1 was not arrested with everyone else. Everyone "The conditions were awful. Practically speaking not settle in to her native Lviv or even in Lviv (Continued on page 16) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 12,1990 No. 32 SPOTL1GHT ON: "Ukraine and Diaspora" conference at Univ. of lllinois by Myrosia Stefaniuk points, needs, desires, frustrations. The for me and in addition to many very academic level, well-researched on a URBANA, ill. - For the ninth conference provided the ideal forum for practical questions that have been spectrum of interesting subjects and we consecutive year, this sleepy college developing a dialogue, while keeping examined, one of its most gratifying need to work hard to keep up with this town in the Midwest, home of the the "thrashing about" down to a mini- aspects has been the large number of precedent. University of lllinois, hosted a week- mum by means of well-established wonderful people that 1 have had academic procedures and protocol. For me, one surprising but very long conference in late June devoted to opportunity to meet. pleasant aspect of the North American topics concerning Ukraine and Ukrai– This year, there was little of the diaspora is that inspite of 40 years of nians. "empty lecture hall syndrome" and valerian Revutsky, (Canada), Univer– being falsely accused and reproached casual gatherings over coffee in the sity of British Columbia, Ukrainian for being "traitors, agents, corrupt This year's topic, "Ukraine and adjoining lounge. Most people stayed Diaspora," explored the various theater specialist: exteremeists, etc.," the Ukrainians here glued to the edge of their seats from complex relationships between feel no resentment toward their ac– Ukrainians in the Soviet Union, in morning until evening, not wanting to What impresses me most about our cusers, although that would be justi– Eastern Europe, Canada and the United miss a thing. Discussions continued guests from Ukraine is their tremendous fiable. instead, you bend over back- States. through lunch, dinner and late into the optimism and firm faith. Although my wards to find a common language, night. The one valid complaint was that life's path and experiences have not bridge differences and search for appro– Among topics examined during the there just wasn't enough time (or energy placed me among the optimists, 1 think week's proceedings were the meaning priate solutions to our common pro– toward the end of the week). it is very important as a source of faith blems. This is very positive and we are of "Fatherland" and disapora in existen– The cross section of backgrounds, and strength and we should support it. tial psychology; the demographic state very grateful. Upon returning home, І interests, attitudes, and generational As a theater man, 1 enjoyed immen– will re-examine, evaluate and relate of Ukrainians in Ukraine and the differences was concentrated into a lot diaspora, and perspectives for the sely ihor Rymaruk's poetry and reading what has occured here and will do my of pulsating energy looking for direc– style, it belongs to the "school of best to address the needs and requests future; Rukh a,nd political activities in tion. The focal point was Ukraine, not Ukraine during perebudova; conditions intellectual reading," that is, one of made. only in theory but, at last, in practice. discovering text through thinking, of development of Ukrainian literature And that's as it should be. in a nutshell, in Czechoslovakia after 1945; condi– characterized by extreme depth and a Larissa Onyshkevych, (USA)i "Su– we were all seeking that which we need psychological-dramatic interpretation, casnist," Newark, N.J.: tions of development and cooperation most — unity in diversity. between Ukrainians in Poland and in it is not for everyone, but 1 find it a very Below are highlights and post-confe– healthy sign that this intellectual style This is a wonderful way for Ukrai– appeals to Ukraine's new poets. nians from all parts of the world to meet, become acquainted and gain an under- Dr. Juraj Baca, (Czechoslovakia), standing of one another. Also, it has University of Presov: converted the proceedings to the Ukrai– nian language, almost exclusively, and My first trip to the United States was that's very positive because it makes us 21 years ago in 1961 and this has been a work on terminology in our respective wonderful opportunity for me to renew fields. old friendships and make new ones. The On the more critical side, the large papers presented here were on a high (Continued on page 11) Flying solo in a black hole, or why 1 go to conferences by Myrosia Stefaniuk keep probing, dissecting, forging it all together and putting it into words. Ukrainian historian Serhiy Bilokin lectures to the audience in Urbana. Seated This was my fifth annual confe– One way or another, i've been beside him is conference organizer Dmytro Shtohryn. rence at the University of lllinois at doing this for most of my life, it Urbana-Champaign. There have Ukraine. comes with the territory, if you're a rence comments from some of the been others as well - UvAN sum– conscious and conscientious "Ukrai– Other topics included: Ukrainian participants. Regretably, it was impos– mer seminars at Hunter, N.Y.; nian in the diaspora."(Yes, i've been theater and the diaspora during pere– sible to include them all. і AATLSEEL gatherings in Canada accused of being impractical, extre– budova; psychological and ethno– and the United States; and assorted mist, idealist and pushy, and have cultural aspects of Ukrainians in the university symposiums and work- been stamped with the incongrous diaspora; legal and economic problems shops, to say nothing of the recent label of dreamer-activist). of joint ventures and other Western Dmytro M. Shtohryn, (USA), Uni– barrage of lectures and meetings with So what does all of this have to do business enterprises in Ukraine; new versity of lllinois, Champaign-Urbana, guests from Ukraine. with the 1990 Conference entitled formal and non-formal periodical publi– conference organizer: "Why do you go to all of these?" "Ukraine and Diaspora?" Simply, cations in Ukraine. friends ask me. "You are neither that for the first time in the life which This partial list gives the reader a Three major factors made this one of academician nor scholar," they re- i've lived in that rather nebulous glimpse of the broad spectrum of the most interesting and most success– mind me. diasporic sphere of "world within a themes covered in one week. ful conferences thus far. The participa– "That's precisely why!" І tell them. world, society within society," The general format of the conference tion of guests from Ukraine, Czechoslo– Perspective. That's what 1 get. in my created in the mind of the marginal was essentially unchanged from years vakia, Poland, Western Europe and, of self-afflicted role of freelance writer man-woman caught between two past. Six very full days of listening to course, the United States and Canada — namely, one who collects masses worlds — those two worlds have, at papers being presented (an average of 6- provided enormous amounts of new of information and impressions on last, come together. 8 per day), evening programs with materials, fresh ideas, updates on individuals, groups, societies and "We have been heading toward panels and roundtable discussions, or current events and an opportunity to events — 1 repeatedly have to stop, each other from opposite ends for a the latest videos on events in Ukraine, become acquainted with their view of pull it all together, take it all apart, long time, and we have finally met. followed by "long table" discussions academia. This sharing of ideas showed sort it out, reassemble, and present it And we have discovered that we over pitchers of beer at the local univer– us how we can cooperate and work in a palatable form for that great speak the same language (literally sity hangout, "Coslow's," and then together both in utilizing the findings enigma that awaits it out there some– and figuratively), and seek the same small group discussions, singing, or made by the diaspora, and in making where - "the general readership." goals, it's almost as if we had never poetry reading sessions until wee hours them available to Ukraine. The final And since 1 don't have the sources, separated," a newly-found friend of the morning back at the lllinois point, most rewarding to the organizers guidelines, methodology, abstract from Ukraine summed it up for both Tower Residence Hall. The marathon of of these conferences, is the fact that each models, focus on singular detail, and of us. information, ideas, impressions, and year Urbana's Ukrainian Center gains feedback from brilliant colleagues "How lovely," the casual observer memories was brought to a close with support and acclaim, and will un– that is available to academic scho– the annual finishing touches of the doubtedly become one of the more sighs. What about the deep-rooted lars, 1 go to conferences, in my underlying differences inherent in Friday night banquet and the Saturday important Ukrainian research centers in world, 1 fly solo, grapple in the dark, night afterglow reception traditionally the country. opposing socio-political structures? depend on a source of light from What about corruption, disintegra– hosted by Prof. Dmytro and Mrs. within, and feed my written conclu– Shtohryn. tion of values, assimilation, russifica– ihor Rymaruk, (Ukraine), Union of j sions into a huge black hole. So І tion, indifference, extremism, defi– Writers of Ukraine, Kiev poet and need the conferences. They provide ciencies, needs, and demands, de– While the basic format of the pro– editor of "Svitovyd" Quarterly, a joint an invaluable framework, an oppor– mands, demands? Ah, but that's ceedings was essentially characteristic Ukraine and diaspora publication: tunity for miniscule observations at what this conference was all about. of past conferences, the atmosphere and close range, a kaleidoscope of view- And this is only the beginning. Or as tone was notably different, reflecting When 1 was in the States last year, points, discussions and disputes, plus Mykhailo Horyn, the chairman of the accelerating rate and intensity of the there was still a barrier between us. Now interaction with representatives from the Secretariat of Rukh, who was і sweeping changes in Ukraine. Like the it is gone and 1 see that Ukraine has all fields of study from many parts of scheduled but unable to attend the current events in that part of the world, tremendous intellectual potential not the world. And that gives me what І lllinois conference put it: "God, give conference participants were caught up only at home but in the diaspora as well, need to keep my feet planted firmly us wisdom and tact, and in all of this, in the whirlwind, seeking free expres– it is very important to unify all these on solid earth, plus the stimulus to О Lord, grant us success!" jsion of the entire spectrum of view- forces. This is the first such conference No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 12,1990 5 глщіттічтщітітттішттітішмтт And the winner is ...UNA resort prepares for Miss Soyuzivka pageant The lucky winner who will represent not only this Ukrainian resort, but also its fra– ternal organization, the 96-year-old Ukrai– nian National Association will receive a S500 scholarship and a free one week stay at Soyuzivka. The runner-up will be awarded a free week at the resort and the second runner-up will be entitled to a free week- end stay at the UNA grounds. Young ladies ages 18 to 25 are en– couraged to enter the pageant, reports Walter Kwas, former Soyuzivka manager and pageant organizer, it will be conduct– ed on Saturday evening, August 18, during the weekly dance. All contestants must be members of the UNA. But the weekend is not only for Miss Soyuzivka hopefuls; guests at the resort will be entertained on Saturday evening by soprano Marianka Suchenko-Kotrel, a During last year's pageant, as the smiles indicate, everyone was a winner: former Miss Soyuzivka, who will be Soyuzivka manager John A. Flis, second runner-up Zina L. Zuk, Miss accompanied on the piano by Sophia Miss Soyuzivka 1990 Lydia Zaluckyj Soyuzivka 1990 Lydia Zaluckyj, first runner-up Stenia Dziadiw and UNA Beryk-Schultz. violist Hanna Kolessa Supreme President John O. Flis, who retired earlier this year. will perform with pianist Adelina Kryvo– by Lydia Zaluckyj shyina also. KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Atradi– 18-19 as a panel of judges chooses Wearing the crown of Miss Soyu– tion as old as the Ukrainian National Miss Soyuzivka 1991 at the 36th an– The evening's festivities will be emceed zivka 1990 has been the high point of Association resort, Soyuzivka, con– nual pageant held here in the scenic by Anya Dydyk-Petrenko and guests will 15 years of happy memories at the tinues during the weekend of August Catskill Mountains. dance to music by the A. Chudolij Band. UNA resort. І attended my first camp in 1975 and worked as a counselor before becoming camp director in 1989. A member of UNA Branch 86, І graduated with honors from Satur– day school at St. George Ukrainian School in New York City. І attended St. ignatius of Loyola Grade School and Academy of Mount Saint Ursula High School. Active in many clubs, including the student council and drama, 1 received honors in history and English. І graduated from New York Uni– versity, where 1 was president of the Ukrainian Students Club, with a B.A. in broadcast journalism. For the next year and a half 1 was the tra– vel coordinator for ABC-Tv's"Good Morning America," where 1 am currently free-lancing in various positions. Kathryn M. Chornomaz, daughter of A long-standing member of Lidia David and Donna Chornomaz of Nau– Krushelnytsky's theater group, Roma gatuck, Conn., is the newest member of Pryma Bohachevsky's dance en– UNA Branch 490 of irvington, N.J. She semble Syzokryli, and the Plast was born on November 18,1989, and is Ukrainian Youth Organization, І Andrew Zachary Milinichik, 7, son of the 10th grandchild of Sam and Helen have enjoyed performing at Soyu– Janice and Walter Milinichik of White- Chornomaz of Union, N.J., to become a Nicole M. Morykan is the youngest zivka. І was especially honored to be hall, Pa., is the newest member of UNA member of the Ukrainian National member of UNA Branch 47 in Bethle– a participant in the 95th anniversary Branch 147, of which his mother is Association. Helen Chornomaz is secre– hem, Pa. She was enrolled by her concert of the UNA at Avery Fisher secretary. tary of Branch 490. grandmother Helen Morykan. Hall. Once again, 1 would like to thank the UNA for the honor of being it representative, and for helping my– self and thousands of other young people with its generous scholarships and funding of the arts. Best of luck to the future Miss Soyuzivka!

The UNA:

І 96 years Alyssa Nicole and Matthew Gregory Karp are the two newest members of UNA Branch 266 in Amsterdam, N.Y. Their Five-year-old Kristan and her 3-year-old sister Tanya are of service parents are Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Karp of Johnstown, N.Y., daughters of Roman and Helen Barabash. They are new and their grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Julius Karp. members of !NA Branch 379 in Chicago.. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 12,1990 No. 32

NEWS AND viEWS Documentation center needs aid Ukrainian WeeHї by Myroslaw Prytulak holding auditorium, and an administra– tive office. The Ukrainian Famine Research The only problem that remains un– The Fourth Estate Center, the producer of the award- resolved, however, is finding the Although Soviet President Mikhail Gorbachev's policies of glasnost and winning film "Harvest of Despair," is 5150,000 to S200,000 needed for its perestroika have been making headlines in the West for more than five years being choked by its very own success. remodelling. Conditionally, the On– now, it was only a few days ago, on August 1, that the Soviet law abolishing As far as the Great Famine of 1932- tario government has agreed to assume censorship and allowing individuals to found media went into effect. 1933 is concerned, the Center is already one-third of this sum, if only the short of space to hold its 60,000 meters Ukrainian community would collect the Thus, for the first time in more than 70 years, the people of the Soviet other two-thirds. Union have a legal alternative to the Communist Party, state-run press. of video and audio tapes and the But, what this newly granted freedom will bring still remains to be seen. For countless boxes of important docu– The center is also short of volunteers, although the ban on censorship has been lifted, the state still controls both the ments; nor is it ready to handle the especially of individuals who would be distribution of papers and technical facilities, making the actual production continuous flow of additional material willing to locate, and after some train– of a newspaper quite difficult. stemming from the archives of Ger– ing, conduct interviews with eyewitness– Already there are those critics who are skeptical of the new legislature, many, itaiy, the U.S., United Kingdom, es to the events of World War 11. Since those who remember the days of samvydav with nostalgia. The Financial and Ukraine. the center's area of operation is world- Times of London recently interviewed Lev Timofeyev, a former political The center also assumed, by virtue of wide, only worldwide participation by prisoner who began publishing his own magazine, Referendum, more than necessity, the role of the custodian of many individuals could possibly pro– two years ago, using a personal computer and a Xerox machine. everything worth preserving. duce the desired results. "Before, we always had a certain room for manuever, when our journal was in addition, it is in the process of if you would like, then, to get in– a symbol an act of protest against the lack of press freedom," he saiid. "Now producing a documentary film, a gigan– volved, donate time or money, or we must operate normally, but the economic conditions do not exist for it," he tic undertaking in itself, dealing with merely get better acquainted with the added. Ukraine's involvement in World War H. center's activities, or with the distin– Mr. Timofeyev makes a valid point; by no means should the mass media be Although, the center has already guished scholars on its roster, please ask thwarted by these constraints. Recent actions in Ukraine illustrate that changed its original name of Ukrainian for the first issue of the center's Bulletin indeed, the people, for many years wary of their press, now search for and Famine Research Center to the by writing to: Ukrainian Canadian demand truth in their mass media. Ukrainian Canadian Research and Research and Documentation Center, Even before Mr. Gorbachev announced his intention to lift censorship laws Documentation Center, in order to 620 Spadina Ave., Toronto, Ontario, in the Soviet Union, journalists from the Ukrainian broadcast media reflect its true present character, it finds M5S2H4; (416) 923-3318. expressed their discontent with the lack of democratization, pluralism of it difficult to relocate its quarters. views and glasnost within the Communist Party-controlled media and And, if it ever hopes to fulfill its role, irrespective of what you'll eventually penned a letter to the deputies of the Supreme Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR. according to the center's capable, decide to do, please remember that all of in July, the editorial board of the Lviv-based literary journal Dzvin, (which dedicated and tireless archivist, iroida us, without a single exception, who are changed back to its original name earlier this year) exited from within the Wynnycka, it desperately needs, and able to help but won't, will be damned if ranks of the Communist Party, stating that only by being non-partisan can deserves, more that the two crammed we don't — and commended if we do they truly be a free press. basement rooms of St. viadimir's our best to preserve the legacy of our institute, which it presently occupies. generation. The August 2 issue of Literaturna Ukraina also notes the fact that this is the first issue released void of censorship. The institute, by the way, already it's not too late yet to do it, but will kindly offered to place its entire second be, once we decide to let someone else to Even the latest issue of the magazine Ukraina has tested the boundaries of floor under the center's disposition. do it for us. After all, as the 18th century censorship by publishing "artsy" photos of nude female models. This floor could easily accommodate a irish stateman and political thinker, Now, we must observe and monitor, carefully scanning the pages of the controlled-atmosphere vault for Storage Edmund Burke, once said: "All that is Soviet Ukrainian press intently listening^ the airwaves, glued to news pro- of documents, a quiet and private room necessary for the forces of evil to win the grams on the republic's television to see if the Ukrainian mass media will dare devoted to intensive research and study, world over, is for enough good men to to test the waters of Mr. Gorbachev's reforms. a small film-screening and lecture- do nothing." The playwright Arthur Miller once wrote: "A good newspaper is a nation talking to itself." Will Ukraine talk and will anybody listen? For the record Religious education needed Appeal of the hierarchy of the education at the highest level, in Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in order for the Good News of Christ to Turning the pages back... Ukraine regarding Ukrainian theolo– speak to all the levels of society in gical education. Ukraine, we need preachers that are well-prepared. Higher theological ivan Franko, western Ukraine's greatest literary figure, Dear Brothers and Sisters! learning is a very high priority for our was born on August 15,1856, in the poverty-stricken village Several times already, when asked, Church both now and in the long of Nahuyevychiin Galicia's Drohobych county. The son of "How can we in the diaspora assist run. an illiterate peasant, a blacksmith, Franko overcame many obstacles, including the our Church in Ukraine?" We have For this reason we appeal to you untimely deaths of, first, his father, and shortly thereafter, his mother, to receive an replied: with learning. We have good, throughout the diaspora to support education. Undaunted by the ridiculing he often had to bear in school because of his fervent pastors who are confessors of the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky deprived conditions, Franko was, rather, spurned on to help better the conditions the faith, but we lack theologians institute at St. Paul University in of his poor community. who could serve as professors in our Ottawa. This institute has as its goal Once Franko began attending Lviv University and became a member of an future seminaries and someday in the to help train new ranks of Ukrainian academic club, he took part in discussions about national problems and his civic renewed Theological Academy of theological scholars for Ukraine and concerns grew. Lviv. We lack spiritual literature; not the diaspora. They will receive ic– By co-founding the magazine "Hromadskyi Druh" with Mykhailo Pavlyk only bibles and prayerbooks but credited scholarly diplomas and vill (which was subsequently renamed "Dzvin" and then, "Molot" after it was textbooks for religious education be able to lecture in our seminaries, confiscated by the authorities under its original name) and working with various and for higher theological studies. rebuilding the 1,000-year-old heri– journals and newspapers, Franko pursued his heartfelt and determined drive in order for our resurrected tage of Ukrainian Christian learning against social injustice and political repression, in the process, he left his mark on Church to be able to stand with in the spirit of ecumenism, accord– the literary world and earned respect and admiration as a prominent writer, scholar dignity among the Churches of to- ing to the example of the Servant of and critic and a Nobel Prize candidate. day's world we need theological (Continued on page 14) Although arrested several times, Franko's enthusiasm was not quelled, in an article by Louis J. Shein, reprinted in the recently-released "ivan Franko: Moses and Other Poems" translated by Adam Hnidj, Prof. Shein writes: "Franko, like the „–„^„–-- -–-- prophets of old, felt himself called by destiny to liberate his beloved Ukrainian people from ignorance, injustice, and oppression and to bring them into the "promised land' of freedom and justice." Two quotations from Franko as cited by ЇШО. The Home Office of the Ukrainian National Prof. Shein in his article, perhaps best sum up the aspirations and convictions of Association reports that, as of August 9, the this great writer: fraternal organization's newly established "if 1 feel myself a Ukrainian and to the best of my powers and strength work for Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine has received the Ukraine, it is not for reasons of sentimental character. A feeling of doglike 2,516 checks from its members with donations obligation forces me to it... My Ukrainian patriotism... is a heavy yoke laid by fate totalling S61,983.10.The contributions upon me. І can shudder, 1 can quietly curse the fate that has laid such a yoke upon include individual members' donations, as my shoulders, but 1 cannot throw it off... For 1 would be ignoble in my own eyes..." "1 always attached the greatest importance to the attaining of common rights, for well as returns of members' dividend checks І know that a people engaged in battling these common human rights will by so and interest payment on promissory notes. doing also conquer national rights for itself, in all of my activity 1 have desired above all to be not so much a poet, a scholar, or a publicist, as to be a man." No. 32 r THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 12,1990 7

LETTERS TO THE ED1TOR Faces and Places garding the struggle of Ukraine for Asks for dialogue freedom and independence; by Myron B. Kuropas e) to promote Ukrainian scholar- with Buffalo foundation ship; f) to solicit, pursue and provide Dear Editor: funds for programs in support of stated Books on Demjanjuk growing Numerous articles have appeared objectives; recently in The Ukrainian Weekly Evidence continues to mount that the collective? What if all psychologists, for g) to support the ideals of American so-called "trial" of ivan Demjanjuk in personal reasons, refused to say the concerning fund raising and fund dis– democracy; bursement. There have been several israel was a travesty of justice, a things that had to be said? Loftus h) to promote American ideals and government-orchestrated drama de- quoted Emerson, who said that 'A articles and letters about the Children of the American way of life. Chornobyl Relief Fund, as well as signed to keep alive memories of the foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of proposals to support Rukh, set up tax- As anyone who has attempted to Holocaust and to settle accounts with little minds.' What if all provisional exempt funds, provide communications establish a tax-exempt fund is aware, an old and hated enemy. expert witnesses would adopt this equipment, fax machines, computers this is not an easy process. These funds Even before the trial began, promi– canon for not testifying? Would not the and cameras, open press offices, fund must be designated as either "chari– nent israelis had reached a verdict. basic right of the accused to their education, Bibles, trade, and many table" or "educational." The prelimi– "He's a Nazi; he's a killer," proclaimed defense be endangered? And how do we other types of aid to Ukraine. nary work of forming an educational Shimon Peres. know whether decisions that are con– tax-exempt fund does not have to be sistent with this right are foolish? Саш The sincere desire of the diaspora to "A new generation has arisen," the canon be reversed, by saying that aid Ukraine is self-evident. The pro– duplicated, if the UAFF can serve the desired objectives. The structure is intoned Gideon Husner, chief prose– consistency with a moral principle posals show creativity and intelligence, cutor in the Eichmann case, on the eve proves one's littleness? Emerson's quote the discussion shows the rudiments of available to be used by the diaspora. This can be considered an organiza– of the trial, "it is important that the helped Loftus, it did not help me." democracy, and hard work shows young generation in israel and in the Dr. Wagenaar concluded his book by national will. All of these factors are tional "reawakening" similar to the present reawakening of Ukraine. world be able to get a grasp of the asking if John Demjanjuk is really ivan essential if the diaspora is to most atrocities of the Holocaust." The UAFF seeks to strengthen its of Treblinka. He referred to the trial effectively aid Ukraine, and not be Held in a converted theater, the trial verdict, adding, "it is the best answer we fooled and exploited by the opposition, ability to serve the Ukrainian commu– began on the day the lsraeli justice nity. To this end all communication and have." or become paralyzed by internecine minister went on national radio and in a letter to Peter Jacyk (April 29, bickering. dialogue are encouraged. declared: "Today begins the trial of Please send correspondence to: 1989) Dr. Wagenaar explained what he One proposal seeks to establish new Nazi murderer and war criminal John meant: "Since the court was the only UAFF, Ukrainian Home Dnipro, 562 Demjanjuk." tax-exempt funds while simultaneously Genesee St., Buffalo, N.Y. 14204. body that had access to all information developing an organizing structure As the "trial" progressed, thousands presented at the trial, and since the (Burachinsky, The Ukrainian Weekly, of lsraeli school children were brought court was the only body that had the Emil Bandriwsky to the hall to view the "Nazi" while June 10, 1990). This approach is Buffalo, N.Y. public obligation to express an opinion ambitious, but it seems to ignore, spectators freely yelled epithets against (there is in this case nothing else but and therefore does not benefit Demjanjuk from the gallery. opinions), 1 feel that the court's answer from, the existing infrastructure of the Given the international interest in the is the best answer that we have. Which Ukrainian diaspora, is it realistic to CCRF should publish case, it was inevitable that books on the by no means implies that their answer is form a new consensus-seeking mecha– trial would appear soon after it was anything close to the truth." nism when the diaspora cannot unite periodic financial reports over. Two examples are "identifying Jim McDonald, the author of "John behind the World Congress of Free ivan: A Case Study in Legal Psycho- Demjanjuk: The Real Story," was hired Ukrainians, the Ukrainian Congress Dear Editor: logy," by Willem Wagenaar (Harvard by Mark O'Connor, Demjanjuk's first Committee of America, or the Ukrai– in the July 15 issue some interesting University Press, 1988) and "John attorney in israel. He served as princi– nian Canadian Congress? The ability of points were raised in the letters to the Demjajijuk: The Real Story," by Jim pal investigator for the defense in Ukrainians to form new organizations editor section. Firstly, 1 must agree with McDonald (Amana Books, 1990). 1986; 1987 and his 84-page book is is legendary. The danger of this is that M. Jowyk about the need to raise the A professor of experimental psycho- based on his experiences and his review we do not benefit from the lessons of the Chornobyl tragedy in American fo– logy at the University of Leiden, the of the 15,000 page verdict and the past. rums. Here in Washington, the Ukrai– Netherlands, Dr. Wagenaar testified as defense appeal. in the spirit of democratic discussion, nian American community formed a an expert witness for the defense. Although the book provides a useful, please consider a proposal where: Chornobyl Committee, headed by Mrs. His 187-page book is a case study in if incomplete summary of what tran– 1. various funds are organized for D. Wasylkiwsky, and did take part in legal psychology aimed at demonstra– spired prior to, during, and after the various purposes; this is the existing the Earth Day activities. The effort was tions by eyewitnesses during legal pro– lsraeli trial, the book's strongest section situation, no changes are necessary. successful and worthwhile. ceedings. relates to the unprofessional and uncon– 2. The programs and purposes of Secondly, 1 would like to address the in his book, Dr. Wagenaar examines scionable behavior of the three lsraeli each fund are published and discussed; Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. the process by which John Demjanjuk judges. As Jim McDonald points out, this is partially done presently; indepen– The work of the CCRF is valuable and came to be identified as ivan the the trial judges: dent criticism is encouraged. laudable. However, because of the fact Terrible. He discusses mugshots, line- ^ consistently interrupted defense 3. Let the people decide. that Ukraine is not a free society, ups, showups, contacts among wit– attorneys during cross examination; rumors such as those reported by Mr. nesses, recordkeeping, the training of ь disallowed defense questions some From a practical point of view, the Mazurkevich abound. When Orest investigators, instructions to partici– 95 percent of the time; elusive "unity" that Ukrainians seek viokh spoke in Washington June 20, he pants, cueing of eyewitnesses, and ь badgered defense witnesses in a should in this case be confined to "unity was asked as to the whereabouts of the dozens of other areas crucial to the hostile and prejudicial manner; of purpose" and not unity of thought or rubles collected in the Soviet Union process of eyewitness identification. ^ permitted a circus-like atmosphere method. This unity of purpose requires during a telethon, and dollars collected Rigorously impartial and professionally to prevail during the course of the trial, communication, good will, and some in the United States by the Rev. Robert detached, he concludes that the proce– rarely objecting, for example, to shouts coordination, it does not require ideolo– Schuller to aid the Chornobyl victims. dures used for identifying ivan were of contempt and foul language in the gical conversion, monolithic confor– Mr. viokh replied that the rubles are in gravely flawed. courtroom mity, or the creation of a new super- a Moscow bank account, and he was "There was 46 rules applicable to the ^ completed a 15,000 page verdict in structure. totally unaware of the whereabouts of identification of ivan," writes Dr. a matter of two months suggesting that in this spirit let me discuss the the dollars collected in the United Wagenaar. "Four of these are meant for much of it was written long before the Ukrainian American Freedom Founda– States. use by the court, not the investigators, trial ended; tion inc. As we are all aware from reading out of the 42 remaining rules, 37 were ^ held frequent "judicial" briefings The UAFF was incorporated in 1972 American press articles, the Soviet directly or indirectly violated by the with reporters which contributed to the as a section 501.C.3 tax-exempt educa– Union is now beset by greed and cor– investigating authorities." hysteria the trial. tional foundation. The UAFF is a mem– ruption, with all facets of the nomenkla– Of special interest is the fact that Dr. Unfortunately, 1 have certain mis– bership organization, where the board tura trying to save its privileges at the Wagenaar is Jewish. Unlike Elizabeth givings about Mr. McDonald's book. of directors is elected by the general expense of the population. Ukraine, Loftus, another Jewish psychologist These include his reliance on references membership. also falls into the category, and we have who refused to testify for the defense such as "Spotlight," a source many to be very realistic, that while some because, as she confessed in Newsweek Ukrainians believe is anti-Semitic; cer– This is an abbreviated list of purpose: relief efforts do arrive at their destina– magazine (June 29, 1987) "the cost of tain factual errors (surrounding Gustav a) to initiate research and activity to tion, others do not. As good business testifying ... would have been too great Boraks was not dismissed as a witness as communicate the past and present people, it is our obligation and duty to for the people 1 love most," Dr. Wage– McDonald claims (p. 36) nor did John situation of Ukraine to the American ask pertinent questions which will serve naar elected to follow the path of Judaic Demjanjuk ever serve as an 1RO officer public; in aiding the entire process. righteousness. in Landshut (p. 48); and a perceived b) to aid the advancement of Ukrai– "After a careful study of the immense disdain for the present Demjanjuk nian Americans in the American com– in order to avoid the possibilities of tile," Dr. Wagenaar writes, "1 chose to defense team prompted, no doubt, by munity; destructive innuendoes from hampering act as an expert witness summoned by Mr. McDonald's reverential treatment c) to sponsor the preservation of this important effort, tfte simplest the defense of John Demjanjuk because І of Mark O'Connor. Ukrainian language, culture and heri– solution is to periodically publish felt some matters had to be presented in The definitive book on John Dem– tage in the family and in the school financial reports as to how the CCRF court. No individual scientist could be janjuk and his trials has yet to be system; funds are dispersed, as well as how forced to testify in this case. But what written, if justice prevails, the book will d) to disseminate information re– (Continued on page 14) about the obligations of science as a have a happy ending. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 12,1990 No. 32

There's noplace like Soyuzivka for the summer: a photo album KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Summer activities are in full swing at Soyu– zivka, as these photos by photo– grapher Roman lwasiwka illustrate. Soyuzivka manager John A. Flisand his staff have been keeping busy providing guests with great food, good fun and plenty of sun. So, if you haven't made the pil– grimmage to the UNA resort this summer, it's not too late to enjoy the hospitality and entertainment Soyu– zivka has to offer. vacationing guests this year have participated in parades, competed in various sporting events, or simply lounged by the pool and savored the tranquility of the scenic resort. Many have attended the dance per– formances, musical recitals and choral concerts that are always a key attraction of Soyuzivka's ample entertainment schedule. Those who enjoy a good party have twirled the night away at the dances held every weekend, and those who consider shopping effective therapy, have browsed in the gift shop or perused the weekly exhibits. if tantalizing dishes, good com– pany, beautiful landscapes, and fun- filled summer activities sound ap– pealing to you, then Soyuzivka is Walter Kwas, the legendary Hutsul, flanked by the Krul sisters of Silver Spring, Md., celebrates the Fourth of July in where you want to be! Ellenville, N.Y., marching down Main Street.

The Dumka women's sextet performs a variety of songs during the Soyuzivka stage show on Saturday evening, August 4.

John A. Flis, Soyuzivka's manager, rides in the annual Fourth of July parade with a group of Soyuzivka tots. The sign on the float proclaims "Our children are born free."

Members of Homin Stepiv Bandura Ensemble harmonize for the audience at Soyuzivka campers take part in the camp's closing ceremonies displaying their Soyuzivka on Saturday, July 28. musical talents. No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 12,1990 9 Pershi Stezhi Plast sorority runs camp for pre-schoolers at Soyuzivka KERHONKSON, N.Y. - Seventy- four children from 10 states thoroughly enjoyed their stay at Soyuzivka during the first two weeks in July as partici– pants of a Plast camp for pre-schoolers (Tabir Ptashat). The camp was divided into two separate one-week sessions; the first, held July 1-7, was attended by 39 children, the second July 7-14, by 35. The 1990 day camp was built on the success of last year's one-week camp — the first ever organized by Plast. As in 1989, this year's camps were or– ganized for the Pershi Stezhi Plast So– rority by Neonila Sochan. The campdi– rector was Marusia Darmohraj-Mulyk a member of the Chornomorski Khvyli Sorority. Camp doctors were Dr. Yuri Sosenko and Dr. Natalia Koropecky, the latter also a member of the Pershi Stezhi unit. in addition, there were 12 counselors for the two weeks, among them mem– bers of six Plast sororities — all of them young mothers of children who partici– pated in the day camp. The camp program included morn– ing prayer and a salute to the American and Ukrainian flags, a puppet theater, games, nature walks, arts and crafts, Campers and counselors of Plast's second annual day camp at Soyuzivka (Tabir Ptashat) are seen above and below. The top Ukrainian folk dancing, singing and a photo shows the participants of the camp's first week; the bottom depicts the campers from the second week's session. closing ceremony at the end of day's activities. As well, the program included a farewell campfire and a concluding state presentation, during which the youngsters performed all they had learned to the delight of their proud parents and grandparents. A group of campers also performed for Soyuzivka guests during a Wednesday night talent show. The campers were grouped into several troops of between eight and 12 members, each with its own designated counselor. A highlight for the 6-year- olds', the oldest campers, was the con– struction in the woods of a hideout for troop members. At the conclusion of each session of the day camp, all youngsters received gifts courtesy of the Ukrainian Na– tional Association: UNA portfolios, Soyuzivka T-shirts, copies of the Уе- selka children's magazine and other items. The UNA also provided seed money for the camp's start-up expenses. Present at the camp's closing cere- monies were: UNA Supreme Secretary Walter Sochan, Supreme Advisors Walter Kwas and Roma Hadzewycz, and John A. Flis, Soyuzivka manager.

it's puppet theater time for the campers in the lounge area of the Kiev villa at One of the features during the camp's closing program was a performance of songs Soyuzivka. learned by the youngsters, seen here singing their hearts out. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNOAY, AUGUST 12.1990 No. 32

Academically speaking coverage by both the Ukrainian and tions make him an ideal choice for this Sheptytsky institute general Soviet press and television. position of academic leadership." Mrs. voronka has been teaching ESL As the associate dean, Prof. Holo– Teaches ESL in Kiev for 13 years, with prior experience at winsky will oversee the daily operations holds annual program both Hudson County College and Essex of the Graduate School of Education. County College before her present post The school, which offers master's and in Eastern Christianity at Passaic County Community College. doctoral degrees currently enrolls 1,200 Born in Poland, she is a World War 11 students of whom nearly 400 are in the REDWOOD vALLEY, Calif. - A refugee who emigrated to the United select group of 30 students from the process of dissertation writing. States after the war. in addition to Nearly 70 professors are organized U.S., Canada, Dominica, Lesotho and English, she is fluent in Spanish and italy attended the fourth annual Sum– into faculties of doctoral studies and German, and conversant in Polish and mer institute of the Sheptytsky insti– teacher training, as well as three depart– tute of Eastern Christian Studies. French. ments: educational psychology; educa– Founded at Chicago's Catholic Theo– tional policy, theory and administra– logical Union in 1986, the Metropolitan tion; and learning and teaching. The Andrey Sheptytsky institute of Ea– Appointed associate dean school offers studies in nearly 25 spe– stern Christian Studies offers students cialization areas. the possibility of learning about the 1,000-year-old heritage of Ukrainian Christianity and about the Eastern Retires from Syracuse U. Churches in general through lectures, SYRACUSE, N.Y. - The Slavic reading and above all through lived department of Syracuse University lost experience. a great teacher and scholar when, on The only program of this kind in the December 31, 1989, after 33 years of world, the Sheptytsky institute's sum– mer course is a four-week intensive program in Eastern Christian theology, Zirka Уогопка liturgy and spirituality. Participants get RivERDALE, N.J. - Zirka Уо- to live at a Ukrainian Catholic mona– ronka of Maplewood, N.J., assistant stery (Mt. Tabor) in the mountains of professor of English as a second lan– northern California and receive six guage (ESL) at Passaic County Com– graduate quarter credits from CTU. munity College, was recently invited by The daily schedule involves some five the Kiev Polytechnical institute to teach hours of liturgy (in English, with an intensive oral communications Ukrainian liturgical music and accord– course in Ukraine this summer. ing to Ukrainian liturgical usage) as well The course was directed towards as lectures, reading and discussion. scholars and faculty at the institute who Several of the students who attended are planning travel to English-speaking past summer programs offered by the countries for the purposes of lecturing Dr. iwan Z. Holowinsky Sheptytsky institute are now pursuing and presenting papers. Mrs. voronka a master of arts in Eastern Christian spent four weeks in Ukraine, teaching NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. - Dr. Theology with the Sheptytsky institute 18 students. iwan Z. Holowinsky, member of the director, the Rev. Andriy Chirovsky. Earlier this year Mrs. voronka had Ph.D. graduate faculty in psychology The success of the institute has been traveled to Kiev on behalf of the and professor at Rutgers University such that the Ukrainian Catholic Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund since 1966, has been appointed asso– bishops of Canada have negotiated its (CCRF) to formalize procedures for ciate dean of the Graduate School of relocation and multi-phase expansion continued assistance to the children of Education, commencing July 1. Dr. Jacob Hursky in Ottawa at St. Paul University. Ukraine who are victims of the Chor– According to a statement by Dean in Ottawa the Sheptytsky institute nobyl nuclear disaster. That trip, which Wilkinson, Dr. Holowinsky's "consi– service, Prof. Jacob P. Hursky officially will offer undergraduate and graduate was at the invitation of the Ukrainian derable experience within the school retired from Syracuse University. degree programs in Eastern Christian Writers' Union, received extensive and his outstanding academic qualifica– (Continued on page 15) theology, coordinate continuing educa– tion for clergy in North America and Ukraine, and develop a publishing pro- gram. A foundation has been set up to collect a S3 million endowment for the institute. Building on the success of the pre– vious three years, the Sheptytsky insti– tute drew another capacity enrollment this summer. Three courses are offered in 1990: "Seminar in Monastic Spiri– tuality" (taught by the Rev. Abbott Boniface Luykx), "Heritage of the Eastern Churches" (taught by the Rev. Peter Galadza) and "Theology and Spirituality of icons" (taught by the Rev. Chirovsky). New Yorker donates banduras for Brazil NEW YORK - A new transport of banduras left New York on April 18 bound for Prudentopolis, Brazil. This latest transport of 10 banduras is headed for the Ukrainian Seminary, whose director is Elayatore Dmytriw. They were a gift from George Kravetz of Ridgewood, N.Y. Last year, Mr. Kraveti donated two banduras for the Ukrainian community in Chardino-America in Argentina. Although now retired, he was a well- The Ukrainian Museum was one of 300 recipients of the institute of Museum Services General Operating Support known saddlemaker for the New York Awards, presented at a White House garden reception on May 18, and hosted by First Lady Barbara Bush. The Police Department, whose work is on museum's grant was in the amount of фЗЗ,бОО. Director Maria Shust (third from right) attended the ceremony. exhibit at the New York City Police Across the nation, 1,368 museums submitted applications for grants which are awarded on the basis of leadership Museum. His displays are prominently in exceeding professional museum standards, in her address to the audience, Mrs. Bush said, "You hold the marked: George Kravetz, Ukrainian. cultural legacy of America, and you make unique contributions to the cultural literacy of our people. As museum Mr. Kravetz generously contributes directors, you have two major charges: to keep your collections for future generations and to share the ideas and to many religious, cultural and commu– values they represent. And this sharing is how museums help so much to meet our country's educational nity organizations. challenges." No. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 12,1990 11

Myroslaw Czech, (Poland); Catholic ters, both here and there, where young Ukraine and Diaspora... University in Lublin: scholars and researchers would have (Continued from page 4) access to the most up-to-date materials A stimulating, much needed and and publications on the immigration important conference. An important and Ukraine, respectively, and on conclusion on the contemporary rela– contemporary problematics. There, tionship between the diaspora and such a center could be affiliated with the Ukraine is that the diaspora needs to re- Shevchenko institute or the Academy; examine its thinking about Ukraine here, perhaps at the University of itself, as well as about its own role in the Hlinois. Librarians and bibliographers processes occuring today. Up to this need to provide bibliographies on most point, the diaspora was primarily a recent publications. For example, a "keeper of the home fires" and pre– bulletin of the more interesting articles, served everything from the most elemen– in English translation, supplemented tary things, such as language and ritual, with abstracts of other works, would be to the most subliminal forms of national most beneficial for Ukrainian and non- structure and existence. Today, while Ukrainian researchers. all of these are no less important, they must undergo a certain degree of modi– Foremost, is the problem of direct fication. And the conference partici– accessibility of books and periodicals pants became keenly aware of this need from Ukraine. Thusfar, the very few for modification. that are available can be obtained only First, as events in Ukraine continue from commercial intermediaries who to ultimate independence, our diaspora charge exorbitant prices. will become a "normal diaspora" Beyond the practical considerations, lose its need for "messianism" in pre– there is also the question of theory. serving identity. Our strong roots and Ukraine and the immigration have sense of tradition will see us through. distinct and different styles of expres– We also need to distinguish academic sion, be it in politics, culture or aca– fields from political ones, in the former, demic research. We need to study each one major priority should be preserva– other in order to achieve some sort of tion of our established institutions synthesis, that is, a more encompassing which would enable us to create a understanding of style and psyche, in corpus of accumulated knowledge and that respect, Ukrainian researchers records available to a wide number of need to incorporate pure research readers. Academic centers in major theory into their work, i.e. parameters, western universities would play a vital structures, models. Simply ennume– role in propagating information about rating facts is not enough. They need to Ukraine to the world. This would be be examined and analyzed from an Radio Liberty Ukrainian service director Bohdan Nahaylo discusses his recent trip instrumental for the political arena, interesting or unusual viewpoint or to Ukraine; Ukrainian deputy Orest Ylokh of Lviv (left) listens intently. particularly in the creation of a lobby, slant. Finally, researchers must take not only for providing information, but responsibility for their claims and number of spectators and guests who initiative and active participation in this for active participation in government support them with accreditation, foot- come to observe and listen has present– regard. Ukrainian emigre publications, policy decisions — an absolute must for notes and acknowledgement of source ed some problems in recent years for example, should not have to be a sovereign Ukraine. materials. because they (instead of the researchers smuggled into Ukraine by tourists like For me, a participant from Eastern and specialists Ш-: Ш??- -^sjpi^Jtjw^vj^^^^. contraband. There should be a plan Europe, without minimizing the need of Wsevolod isajiw (Canada), Univer– sometimes dominate the discussions. presented by the academies in Kiev and practical and specifics aid to Ukraine, sity of Toronto: This tends to change the format and Lviv for transporting these materials what is more interesting is the long- tone from an academic conference to a and making them available. Times have range perspective of what all of this will community seminar and needs to be changed and Ukraine now knows that be like in ten years, when we reap then This was very valuable in expres– worked out. has nothing to fear from the diaspora. what we sow today, in this regard, it is sion and exchange of ideas and 1 see the We need only to speak openly and treat important to publish proceedings of our current changes in the nature of the Bazyli Nazaruk, (Poland), University these matters seriously. discussions here and make them acces– conference as very positive, on one of Warsaw: This conference, like last year's has sible to others. hand, but on the critical side, one of the brought about important results Bohdan Rubchak, (USA); University problems was that it included papers it's been a most exciting opportunity in the productiveness of Ukrainian of Hlinois at Chicago, program commit– both on the diaspora and the situation for me, my first to the United States, studies outside of Ukraine, as well as in tee 1990: in Ukraine. There was so much diversity and my brief stay in Urbana has truly Ukraine itself, it has stimulated discus– and dispersion that it is difficult to find opened up a whole new viewpoint on sions on necessary changes in the it is absolutely mandatory to esta– a focus - not only thematically, but the academic and cultural life of the structure of M AU (international Asso– blish formal and official research cen– (Continued on page 12) diaspora. Many very current issues have ciation of Ukrainists), for example, been presented, but at the same time, which should strive to unify many there was good coverage of more ge– academic research institutions which neral questions - historiography, have existed in the diaspora to date. sociology, ethnography, politics, arts Rather than limiting membership to and literature. The research and conclu– select institutions, it should include a sions are most valuable both for Poland wider span of scholars thus forming a and Ukraine, particularly in providing forum of colleagues who could truly superb models for methodoly in such fulfill the needs of Ukrainian studies areas as language study, assimilation today. and research. At last Ukrainians from the entire Assya Humesky, (USA); University world are meeting each other and of Michigan at Ann Arbor: discovering that they have so much in common. They no longer live in their What 1 find most valuable is that the own isolated worlds. Plus, the contacts academic approach to issues has now between the intelligensia and youth, in evolved into discussions on practical every aspect of society, has drawn solutions and methods of help to U– interest to our issues on the part of the kraine, cooperation and coordination countries in which we live. This link of of ideas and efforts. Truly, an ecumeni– East with West will have a tremendous cal group gathers here in Urbana. in impact. addition, the atmosphere is one of warm friendship and many have come to view Jaroslav Rozumnyj, (Canada); Uni– this meeting of minds as a major event versity of Manitoba, Winnipeg, pro- with important and far-reaching effects. gram committee 1990: As Dr. James Mace had stated - it has historical significance. The formation if Ukrainian scholarship is to flou– of a council of specialists on Ukraine, rish, one very important immediate goal for example, was primarily a result of should be to coordinate the publishing last year's conference. field, particularly the publication of І am very pleased to be a participant textbooks in all fields, from humanities in this. І don't view it as some sort of to natural sciences. We really need to obligation. І simply find it one of the Ukrainian poet ihor Rymaruk offers an analysis of the current literary situatk in work at this. The Academy of Sciences most interesting and important events both Ukraine and the West. Seated beside him is panel moderator Boh in of Ukraine should certainly take more in the American diaspora. Rubchak. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 12,1990 No. 32

direction and while the academic world І "Ukraine and Diaspora"... should not neglect academic methods (Continued from page 11) and goals, neither should it stand aside FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD also in the level of the papers. Some and apart from what is happening. This, SUPPORT JOHN DEMJANJUK were truly scholarly and well-research– after all, is the vital reality. ed, otherswere very subjective and Here, it was most interesting to 1. "1 must say 1 am more than ever convinced that the decision of the judges in impressionistic description of current observe how all these different "types" israel was unjust.." events. and generations of Ukrainians inter- - Rt Hon. Lord Thomas Denning Perhaps it would have been more acted and to witness how different apropos to divide the conference into psyches and viewpoints developed 2. "1 know of no other case in which so many deviations from procedures two parts — one which would deal in within their respective milieu and internationally accepted as desirable occured." more structured terms with the diaspora societies. This was reflected particularly - Professor Willem Wagenaar, author of identifying ivan: A Case Study in and the other, the other a more loose in the diverse attitudes towards events Legal Psychology, Harvard Press 1988. and free-flowing examination of events in Ukraine, even among those who had 4 in Ukraine. This would probably allow come from the same country. An impor– 3. 4f John Demjanjuk-– whom 1 believe to be an utterly innocent man - hangs for more valid conclusions to be drawn tant lesson for all of us is to learn to on Eichmann's gallows, it will be israel that will one day be in the dock" in both areas. listen to all of these views and to be - Patrick J. Buchanan tolerant toward those that differ from 4. "1 believe this case stinks...І am asking for an investigation into the John vera Andrushkiw, (USA); Wayne ours. Our dialogues and discussion at Demjanjuk American citizen case, and also into the actions of the Special State University, Detroit: this conference were invaluable for Office of investigation in this country." gaining an understanding for the basis The most outstanding change is that of these differences. -Congressman James Trafficant, Congressional Record, June 20, 1989. all of this research and knowledge has 5. " 1 believe the Demjanjuk case will no more be forgotten by history than was the come alive — and is no longer theore– Serhiy 1. Bi!okin, (Ukraine), institute Dreyfus case." tical. This year particularly, we see that of History of the Academy of Sciences; much of this accumulated knowledge - Count Nikolai Tolstoy Kiev: can indeed be converted into action,into Twelve years of tireless efforts have brought us this far. Mr. Demjanjuk's defense practical application and that's why the My impressions may be a bit unusual is on the brink of financial ruin. Without your immediate financialassistance , Mr. sessions were so lively. І don4 think it because, you see, 1 never really con– Demjanjuk's appeal to the Supreme Court will not be possible. Please help us suc– detracts or demeans pure research. On ceived your world as a "real" one. it cessfully complete the final chapter of this twelve year nightmare. the contrary, 1 think this enriches it. always seemed like a world of which one Right now, circumstances require this Please send donations to: could get a glimpse, but never really John Demjanjuk Defense Fund touch. Something beyond the world in P.O. Box92819 which we lived. After 42 years, 1 finally Cleveland, Ohio 44192 arrived here - and saw that indeed there is real earth, grass, and trees here and normal, very lovely, warm and hospitable people. І feel very fortunate that 1 was able to be here - at one of the most pleasant conferences that 1 have ever attended. (He added with a rare СОЮЗІЄКА t SOYUZIVKA open smile and laughter) "All in all, everything is okay!"

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The public has not begun to violations of the Constitution in these any sort of military intervention on the ment still has not won a serious victory call for this or that particular leader and oblasts. There are individuals who part of the authorities. over the consciousness of the people. continues to regard us as a single entity, reside here and elsewhere who do not which is good. wish to join the army, or say they want Turning to the Ukrainian Supreme How many deputies does the Demo– But 1 am not opposed to the existence to serve only in Ukraine. But this has Soviet, can you explain why the Com– cratic Bloc have in the Supreme Soviet, of a left wing, right wing and center. nothing to do with persuasion from munist Party is so dominant, how it and what are the objectives of this Unanimity on all issues is in principle oblast government leaders such as managed to win so many seats in the bloc? very harmful. Movements that seek vyacheslav Chornovil. The affair is in elections? such unanimity ultimately fail because the hands of the citizens themselves. To date, the bloc has about 140 of lapses into totalitarianism. We have And Chornovil — 1 heard him make They won seats in districts that were members. At first there was a much already seen where totalitarianism this statement - declared that his not as politicized as the western regions. smaller total, but a Communist faction leads. So there should be some conflicts commission would look into this matter, But in Kharkiv and Kiev, there were has joined us, namely the Democratic within the Democratic Bloc. The bloc but he has never called upon young many Democratic Bloc victories. There Platform of the Communist Party of should have a book in one hand and a people to violate the Constitution. is no evidence that the party actually Ukraine, which has 30 members. Thus spear in the other. There should be no misunderstanding "cheated" in these elections, rather in we have gown considerably. about this affair. those areas in which its candidates won, We hope that we shall continue to And the future? the old stereotypical attitudes were still grow in the future if not , into the it is a trumped-up problem, fabri– prevalent. majority in Parliament, at least to one- Everything is possible except a return cated by the central authorities in Kiev The voter turnout was quite heavy, third of all members, and then we will be to the past. We will endure the difficult in order to challenge these oblasts on but the Communists won by very able to block much legislation. The period that may lie ahead, even if there the grounds that they are acting ille– narrow margins, sometimes by only a ultimate goal of the Democratic Bloc is are some setbacks. But there is no gally. As a result, there has been a handful of votes, in the future, however, to attain the majority in Parliament, question that an independent Ukraine conflict between Kiev and Lviv and they will no longer win. All Ukraine and then to declare an independent will eventually be created. ivano-Frankivske. But Chornovil has Ukraine. now comprehends that the majority of Щ01 several times spoken at the Supreme Ukrainians are represented by the в^в щт Щф Soviet to deny that there have been minority in Parliament. Are there any conflicts within the violations of the Constitution. The Ukrainian Mountain Club The important thing is not the party's Democratic Bloc, or Rukh? Are there These oblasts governments are taking factions? presents concrete steps, however, to improve the majority, but the fact that there is an standard of living. For example, they opposition, it is akin to a light in the There are, there are. On the one hand, approached those to whom meat was darkness. And even a very small light, it is unfortunate that such factions exist, shipped and severed the arrangement such as a firefly, can illuminate the but on the other, it can be perceived as a ^Za^ctbci because it was too one-sided. So this darkness that surrounds it. Our opposi– healthy development. The danger is that meat now remains in Lviv and people tion is not a small light but a great fire the factions might begin to split not only are starting to live better. that rages and blows. We have not yet elected a Parliament featuring the Why has this step been taken? it that can be fully democratic, for many a.e. smal 8c co. Raging Hutsuls demonstrates to the rest of Ukraine that reasons. One reason is political apathy, direct from Toronto, Ontario in places in which the Rukh has taken the refusal of the people to believe that ("ординський, Пастушенко power, life is better. And this is perfectly there could be major improvement, in Смаль Sunday, Sept.2,1990, 8:00 p.m. normal. 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(Continued from page 10) The Carpathian Ski Club of New York The high degree of respect the Slavic under the auspices of the department of Syracuse University enjoys within the academic and profes– UKRAINIAN SPORTS ASSOCIATION OF USA and CANADA (USCAK) sional communities in Syracuse is will hold largely due to Dr. Hursky's hard work and dedication. Prof. Hursky had THE ANNUAL chaired the Slavic department since 1976. in particular, much of his scholarly TENN1S AND SW1MM1NG COMPET1T10N work has been devoted to the Ukrainian language. He has spent numerous summers teaching at the Ukrainian Free atSOYUZivKA University in Munich, West Germany, and is currently the editor of linguistic entries for the Encyclopedia of Ukraine. August 31 - September 3,1990 (Labor Day Weekend) Dr. Hursky was recommended for the position by Prof. George Y. Shevelov of Columbia University, who described TENNIS TOURNAMENT him as "one of the few qualified Ukrai– SWIM MEET nian linguists outside of Ukraine." for individual CHAMP10NSH1PS of USCAK Saturday, September 1,11:30 a.m. The Ukrainian language has been and trophies of the for taught at Syracuse University for the INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIP of USCAK last 30 years at both the undergraduate and and graduate levels. Ukrainian National Association, Soyuzivka, (including Through the years, students and the B. Rak, Dr. v. Huk and J. Rubel memorial trophies), Ukrainian National Association scholars of Slavic languages and lin– Svoboda, The Ukrainian Weekly and the sportsmanship Trophies ft Ribbons guistics in Germany and Yugoslavia as Trophy of Mrs. Mary Dushnyk and prize money. TABLE of EVENTS well as at Harvard, Penn State, Dickin– BoysXMen GirlsXWomen INDIVIDUAL son College and elsewhere have bene– Qualifications: This competition is open to any player whose club, fitted from Dr. Hursky's expertise in is a member of USCAK. - Singles matches are scheduled in the fol– Event U - Age Age Event ft teaching and Slavistics. More than 300 lowing division: Men, Women, Women (35 and over), Junior vets 1 13714 100m im 13714 2 students, for example, have completed (3544), Senior Men (45- and 55), Junior (Boys and Girls). Ukrainian courses at Syracuse Univer– З ... 15 fc over 100m im 15 6 over .. 4 Juniors are persons aged 18 and under, while seniors are those 5 .. 10 4 under 25 m free 10 4 under . 6 sity. over 45 years of age. While often maintaining an overload 7 ПЛ2 25 m free 11712 8 of teaching responsibilities, as well as 9 13714 50 m free 13714 .... 10 the chairmanship of the department, 11 ... 15 4 over 50m free 15 4 over . 12 Dr. Hursky continued his professional Registration for tennis matches, including name, age divisions 13 .. 10 fcunde r 50m free 10 4 under 14 endeavors. He has been involved in the and the fee of S15.00 should be sent to: 15 . 11712 50 m free 11712 .... 16 17 . 13714 50m back 13714 .... 18 Shevchenko Scientific Society, the Mr. George Sawchak 19 ... 15 8L over 50m back 15 4 over . 20 Ukrainian Research institute of Har– 7828 Frontenac, Philadelphia, Pa. 19111 vard University, and the Ukrainian 21 .. 10 S under 25m back 10 4 under 22 Academy of Arts and Sciences in the 23 11712 25m back 11712 .... 24 Registrations should be received no later than August 22,1990. U.S. At present, Dr. Hursky is working 25...... 13714 50m breast 13714 ,... 26 No additional applications will be accepted before the competitions, 27 ... 15 4 over 50 m breast 15 4 over . 28 on a Macedonian-Ukrainian Dictio– since the schedule of matches will be worked out ahead of time. nary. 29 .. 10 X under 25m breast 10 4 under 30 A retirement dinner in his honor took 31 , 11712 25m breast 11712 .... 32 place at Drumlins Country Club in 33 . 13714 100m free 13714 .... 34 Syracuse. Over 100 of Dr. Hursky's TOURNAMENT СОММІТТЕЕ: 35 ... 15 4 over 100m free 15 4 over . 36 colleagues, friends, family members, 37 .. 10 A under 25m fly 10 4 under 38 .. 11712 11712 .... 40 and former students attended the ga– R. Rakoczy, Sr., Z. Snylyk, G. Sawchak, Dr. Z. Matkiwsky, 39 . 25m fly .. 13714 13714 ....42 thering. Those that could not be present G. Popel. 41 . 50m fly in person remembered their friend and 43 . 15 4 over 50m fly 15 4 over . 44 teacher in testimonials and letters which were bound together as a lasting re- RELAYS minder of their appreciation. 45 .. 10 4 under 4 x 25 m free 10 4 under 46 Former students from as far away as SCHEDULE OF MATCHES: 47 11712 4 x 25 m free 11712 .... 48 Berlin and the Holy Skete Prophet Elias 49 13714 4 x 50m free 13714 .... 50 Monastery at Mt. Athos, Greece, re- FR1DAY, August ЗІ, Soyuzivka, 1:00 p.m. Men's preliminary round. 51 ... 15 S over 4 x50m medley 15 4 over . 52 corded his "love and enthusiasm for languages" and his dedication to his SATURDAY, September 21, Soyuzivka, 8:30 a.m. students. His tenacity and perseverance Men, junior vets, senior men 45 and over; Swimmers can compete in three (3) individual events and one (1) for the Slavic department over the years 1:00 p.m. - junior boys and girls, women; relay. were noted by many colleagues. Stu– 3.00 p.m. - senior men 55 and over. Registration fee is S5.00 per swimmer. dents remembered his patience, his Time and place of subsequent matches will be designated by Swimmers from Chornomorska Sitch, SUM, Tryzub and Plast-Montreal helpful attitude, and his fervent desire tournament director G. Sawchak. must register by August 25, 1990. Please register with: for each one to learn the language, Chornomorska Sitch, Maria Bokalo (201) 382-2223 whether it was Russian, Ukrainian, Players in men's division, scheduled to compete Friday but SUM, Olena Halkowycz (201) 692-1471 Bulgarian or Macedonian. unable to arrive on this day, as well as losers in the preliminary round, Tryzub, Eugene Zyblikewycz (609) 983-0621 can compete in the consolation round. A former student, Borys Gudziak, Plast-Montreal, Maria Gerych-Bussier (514) 653-4643 wrote: "You challenged us in the dis– Because of limited time and the large number of entries, players- Other swimmers can register at poolside on Saturday, September 1, cipline of learning by your example as a can compete in one group only; they must indicate their choice on the 1990 from 9 to 10 AM ONLY. dedicated pedagogue and a responsible registration blank. SW1M MEET СОММІТТЕЕ: E. ft S.Zyblikewycz; M. Bokalo; scholar." Anita Welych reflected upon Players who fail to report for a scheduled match on time will be O. Halkowycz; J. Huk; M. Gerych-Bussier; O. Napora; her experience in the classroom: "1 have defaulted. E. Soltys; T. ft L. Kalyta; G. ft M. Chatyrka; T. Danyliw. to learn it... how can 1 disappoint Prof. Hursky? He tries so hard. His expecta– Reservations should be made individually by the competitors by writing to: tions and our great guilt spurred us on Soyuzivka, Ukrainian National Ass'n Estate, Kerhonkson, N.Y. 12446. Tel: (914) 626-5641 to higher understanding than any other language teacher could have done." A common thread present in all the REGISTRATION FORM - TENNIS ONLY letters was his dedication to his stu– Please cut out and send in with registration fee of S15.00. dents. Dr. Hursky has always put his students first. Although now retired, he 1. Name continues to advise four doctoral candi– 2. Address . dates, including his daughter, on their dissertations. He can truly be described 3. Phone .... by the words of Henry Adams, a 19th- 4. Date of birth century American educator: "A teacher 5. Event age group: . effects eternity. He can never tell where his influence ends." 6. Sports club membership Dr. Hursky is a member of UNA Check payable to: K.LK. American Ukrainian Sports Club Branch 39. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 12,1990 ньЯ

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PREVIEW OF EVENTS August 31 - September 2 SYRACUSE: The van Rensselaer Divi– noon, rain or shine. Music will be August 21 sion of Kiwanis international of New provided by Zhuravli and there will be dancing performances, lottery drawings SAN D1EGO, Calif.: The House of York, in support of the Children of Ukraine invites the public to attend and many surprises. For further informa– NEW YORK: Stefan Szkafarowsky will Chornobyl Relief Fund inc., will present Ukrainian Festival ^0 to be held during tion call (201) 772-3344. make his debut with the New York City an exhibit and will participate in a Opera in the role of Raimondo in Do– the Labor Day weekend. The festivities workshop during the 73rd New York nizetti's Lucia di Lammermoor. Mr. will kick off with a welcome bonfire District of Kiwanis international Con– HORSHAM, Penn.: The District Com– Szkafarowsky, hailed as one of Ame– (vatra) at Mariners Point in Mission Bay vention to be held at the Hotels at mittee of the Ukrainian National Asso– rica's important young artists, will sing at 7 p.m. on Friday. Registration for Syracuse Square. The exhibit will be ciation of Philadelphia is sponsoring a the lead bass role in Tuesday's perfor– sporting events such as volleyball and open to the general public. The Kiwanis picnic — "UNA Day" — at 1:30 p.m. on mance at 8 p.m. Tickets and further tennis, as well as bridge, chess and Club is seeking donations toward the the Tryzub Picnic Grounds, Lower State information may be obtained from the children's games, to be held at the War purchase of antibiotics, chemothera– and County Line roads, rain or shine. opera box office, (212) 870-5570. Memorial Building in Balboa Park, peutic agents, vitamins, radiation moni– The program will feature a performance begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday, in the toring equipment, basic diagnostic de- by the song and dance ensemble "Kazka," evening, the vitretz Dance Ensemble vices and medical disposables, such as August 25 live music by Karpaty, dancing, games, from Canada's Rossdale Dance Group syringes and sterile gauze. Also, over-the- Ukrainian food and surprise prizes, as will be the featured performers at the counter medical supplies and soaps are well as remarks by the executive mem– JEWETT, N.Y.: The Music and Art East County Performing Arts Center in desperately needed. For more informa– bers of UNA and recognition of distin– Center of Greene County inc., presents El Cajon. The program, which also tion on donating or shipping large guished UNA leaders and guests. violinist Oleh Krysa, with Tatyana includes many talented singers and equipment, contact Dr. or Mrs. Zenon Tchekina at the piano, in performance at performers from the San Diego Ukrai– Matkiwsky, (201) 376-5140 or Rev. John the Grazhda, 8 p.m. Tickets are S5 for nian community, will begin at 7 p.m. 1. Kulish, (518)828-3121. COHOES, N.Y.: The United Branches of members, Si for senior citizens and S10 Proceeds from the concert will benefit the the Capital District (Albany area) of the for all others. For more information call Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund. On August 19 Ukrainian Congress Committee of Ame– (518) 989-6479. Sunday, the lawn program will be pre– rica will hold their annual picnic at the sented on the House of Pacific Relations Ukrainian Park on Meadow Street, 1-9 August 26 stage in Balboa Park at 2 p.m. in the SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: The p.m. Featured will be a Ukrainian Kit– evening, a banquet will be held at the Elizabeth, Passaic, Newark, Jersey City, chen consisting of pyrohy, holubtsi, NEW YORK: Stefan Szkafarowsky will Spyridon Parish Hall, starting at 6:30 New York and Yonkers branches of the borscht, kovbasa and kapusta; children's sing the principal bass role of Raimondo p.m. and will be followed by dancing to Ukrainian Organization for the Defense and adult games; a volleyball tourna– in the New York City Opera's produc– the music of the Electrocarpathians. For of Lemkivshchyna are sponsoring their ment; and Ukrainian music. For more tion of Lucia di Lammermoor. The more information call Michael Pomiak, annual picnic at the Ukrainian Cultural details contact Michael Sawkiw, Jr., performance begins at 2 p.m. Further (619) 487-9276 or Jaroslav Sysyn, festival Center on Davidson Avenue beginning at (518) 237-4700. information may be obtained from the coordinator, (619) 448-1242.

?) Prison and exile:... (Continued from page 3) THE MANAGEMENT OF was arrested on January 12 (1972), but my home was only searched and, of course, materials were confis– SOYUZIVKA cated. By then 1 began going to Lviv cordially invites you to participate in the for interrogations, in prison already were Chornovil, (Mykhailo) Osad– chy, (iryna) Kalynets, (Stefania) SUMMER 1990 Shabatura. "Practically speaking, 1 was con– nected with Chornovil because he ENTERTAINMENT wrote a review of my poems, in other words, when he was arrested they at SOYUZIVKA also found my poems." Ms. Senyk described the details of the KGB provocation that she said finally led to her arrest in November 1972. While she worked in the sur– Saturday, August 18 - 8:30 p.m. gery department of the oblast hos– 1991 Miss Soyuzivka - Weekend pital, Ms. Senyk was approached by Marianka Suchenko-Ko!rel - soprano a local official to artistically prepare Sophia Beryk-Schultz - accompanist a certificate for her chief cardiolo– gist's 50th jubilee using a Russian DANCE - 10:00 p.m. - A. Chudolij Band text. When she refused, the hospital "Scroll of Linen," (Syviy Polotna), a director threatened to fire her for Ukrainian-language collection of Ukrainian nationalism, but managed Sunday, August 19 poems by iryna Senyk, is available to keep her job a while longer, until for S15 from Natalia Danylenko, 121 "SOYUZ1ANKA DAr her arrest on November 17. Harvard Ave., Somerdale, N.J., The poet was charged with "anti- 08083. it was published this year in Saturday, August 25 - 8:30 p.m. Soviet agitation and propaganda" New York by Spilka. Cover design is DANCE ENSEMBLE - Roma Prima Bohachevsky and sentenced to six years' labor by artist Hryhoriy Herchak. DANCE - 10:00 p.m. - "veselka" Band camp and five years' exile as "an especially dangerous recidivist." This debt of 150 rubles follows the An interesting detail about Ms. Friday, August 31 - 8:30 p.m. prisoner to camp, depriving him of Senyk's trial was her refusal to accept the money to buy something in the DANCE - 10:00 p.m. - Oles Kusyshyn Trio a lawyer, and instead the poet in– camp commissary." Saturday, September 1 - 8:30 p.m. sisted on representing herself. vocal Ensemble - DARKA 8. SLAYKO "No one had ever refused a lawyer," Ms. Senyk served her term in the she said. "The judge requested that І women's zone at Barashevo in Mor– DANCE - 10:00 p.m. - "Tempo" 8. "vodohray" Bands stand up and explain why. it was a dovia, where she met a number of Sunday, September 2 - 8:30 p.m. simple story. After having leafed other Ukrainian women political Yocalist - ALex Holub through 15 volumes of similar cases І prisoners, such as Daria Husiak, DANCE - 10:00 p.m. - "Tempo" 8. "Yodohray" Bands saw that not a single Soviet lawyer Maria Palchak, Nina Strokata, Ste– was able to help any political pri– fania Shabatura, iryna Kalynets and soner. For three days he sits here, and Nadia Svitlychna. She was exiled in sits, and then charges 150 rubles. Kuibyshev in Kazakhstan. иЦгяІпіЯП 1 Xldtional ;A^?Ocitftion Estate Pbordmore RoeJ Кет4юпкїоп, New Yo4t 12446 FLORIDA VACATION 914-626-5641 HOUSE WANTED "SAN BAR RESORT" on beautiful WXland in the vicinity of Hunter, private Fort Myers Beach offers re– asonably priced motel rooms and Lexington or Jewett, N.Y. apartments with AC and Cable Tv. Please call Close to many attractions: boating, СОЮЗІВКА fishing, golfing, etc. Half hour from Marlco (718) 599-0248 Ft. Myers airport. To speak in Ukrai– nian ask for my mother Lena. (813) 463-6992 The Ukrainian Weekly SOYUZIVKA Special rates from now until December. read it and share it