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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXI No. 51-52 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 $1/$2 in Ukraine McCain accuses Moscow Yanukovych gets loans, cheaper of blocking Ukraine’s EU path gas in opaque deal with Putin by Zenon Zawada KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor Yanukovych on December 17 signed a series of agreements with the Russian Federation government and its natural gas monopoly, Gazprom, that will bind Ukraine’s economy and politics to Russia and close the door to an Association Agreement with the European Union for at least the next two years. The key agreements consist of a condi- tional reduction in prices for Russian gas by a third (subject to a quarterly review) and a loan of $15 billion, in the form of periodic $3 billion purchases of two-year bonds, at an annual interest rate of 5 percent (amounting to a total interest payment of $1.5 billion). The first $3 billion tranche was bought by Russia this week. What’s not known is the concessions Mr. Yanukovych surrendered in Moscow to get these conditions, fueling speculation that Zenon Zawada they were significant: either requirements Kobzar Taras Sylenko sings Kozak bal- UNIAN to buy more Russian gas, a stake in lads to demonstrators occupying the U.S. Sens. John McCain (foreground) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) on the Euro- Ukraine’s state-owned gas transit system, Kyiv City Council building on December Maidan in Kyiv on December 15. or what’s most feared, commitments to join 9. On the right, a protester holds a plac- the Eurasian Economic Union to be support for pro-EU protesters, said Russian ard reading “Yanukovych, diabolical son, by Golnaz Esfandiari launched in 2015. you have sold Ukraine.” RFE/RL President Vladimir Putin was not known “So far, it’s not clear what the Ukrainian for giving away money. side has offered for such a concession from quarter century from 2017 to 2042, just for WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John McCain The influential senator was referring to Gazprom, which is a very disturbing aspect a $100 per thousand cubic meter gas dis- (R-Ariz.) says Russia is trying to keep a deal announced on December 17 after a of these Russian-Ukrainian deals,” said count. The most obvious concession that Ukraine from joining the European Union. meeting in Moscow between Mr. Putin and Alexander Paraschiy, the head of research at Ukraine might have offered Gazprom is to In a December 18 interview with RFE/ his Ukrainian counterpart, Viktor Concorde Capital investment bank in Kyiv. increase gas purchase volumes by 20 to 30 RL, Sen. McCain, who has just returned “Recall that in 2010, Ukraine extended from a visit to Ukraine where he expressed (Continued on page 15) the lease of the Russian Black Sea Fleet by a (Continued on page 3) UNA General Assembly gathers for 2013 annual meeting

by Roma Hadzewycz utive officers, First Vice-President Michael lion, and where the economy is improving happy to report that general administrative Koziupa, Second Vice-President Eugene at a snail’s pace.” and fraternal benefit expenses fell from a KERHONKSON, N.Y. – The Ukrainian Oscislawski and Director for Canada Myron However, he underscored, “The UNA is high point of $3.7 million at the end of National Association’s General Assembly Groch. Also attending were: Auditing moving in the right direction by reposition- 2011 to $2.65 million at the end of 2012, convened at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center Committee members Eugene Serba and Dr. ing itself in this new financial environment.” and $1.9 million as of September of this on Friday through Sunday, December 6-8, for Wasyl Szeremeta; and Advisors Maya Lew, Similarly, UNA Treasurer Lisovich stated: year. Progress is being made and we must its regular annual meeting to review the fra- Nicholas Fil, Stephanie Hawryluk, Gloria “The UNA continues to make progress as we continue to be adaptable during these ternal benefit society’s activity for the past Horbaty, Andrij Szul and Luba Poniatyszyn navigate through difficult times. Regulatory changing and challenging times.” year and to adopt a plan of action for 2014. Keske. Unable to attend the meeting were changes not favorable to small fraternal UNA Secretary Kozak focused on grow- Reports were delivered by the three full- Auditor Slavko Tysiak, and Advisors societies and continued stagnant economy ing the UNA’s membership. time executive officers of the UNA: Andrew Futey, Ewhen Osidacz, Lubov continue to be our greatest challenges.” “Complementing the branch secretary (the President Stefan Kaczaraj, National Streletsky and Olya Czerkas. “In order to meet the demands of new traditional core of the UNA membership Secretary Christine Kozak and Treasurer President Kaczaraj noted in his report to capital requirements, an expense reduction base), the UNA contracts with professional Roma Lisovich. All other General Assembly the General Assembly: “To guarantee the initiative was implemented in 2012,” she agents in states where the UNA is licensed members – executive officers, advisors and future of the UNA, the organization has to continued. “Whereas other insurance com- to do business. The UNA continues to grow auditors – as well as the editor-in-chief of be financially sound, and that means panies can issue stock to raise capital, fra- and develop a separate production arm uti- the UNA’s official publications, Svoboda improvement of our bottom line and ternal societies do not have this option. lizing contracted field agents.” This, she and The Ukrainian Weekly, had the oppor- increase in surplus. This is not an easy task Their course of action is limited to increas- explained, “is carefully fostered in order to tunity to deliver addenda to their written in an economy where returns on invest- ing sales to generate more income (difficult build a basic core of loyal agents.” reports. Soyuzivka Manager Nestor ments are low, where the regulatory envi- in a stagnant economy). UNA sales are Other key players in the enrollment of Paslawsky also delivered a report. ronment is changing, where the unemploy- increasing over 2012 and we have been members are insurance/annuities profes- Present at the meeting in addition to the ment rate is 7.3 percent and the number of successful in reducing UNA’s expense lev- full-time executives were three other exec- unemployed persons is in excess of 12 mil- els. This was quite a challenge, but I am (Continued on page 5) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52

COMMENTARY

In the balance: A free Ukraine Sen. John McCain visits Kyiv President suspends four officials KYIV – Visiting Kyiv, U.S. Sen. John McCain KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych has by Rodney Frelinghuysen America for decades, they remain devoted on December 14 met with opposition and suspended four officials for abuse of power to their homeland. religious leaders, as well as with the in quashing pro-EU protests on November That is precisely why they are watching As a child in the 1960s, I often accompa- Ukrainian foreign affairs minister. He also 30 that left dozens of people injured. The nied my late father, a member of Congress at developments in Ukraine with growing met with demonstrators and viewed presidential decrees suspending Kyiv state that time, to the Ukrainian church on a street alarm. In Kyiv, hundreds of thousands of Independence Square – where several thou- Ukrainians gather to counter their coun- administration head Oleksandr Popov and corner of a busy highway in Hanover sand pro-EU protesters are gathered – from try’s shift to Russia into the arms of National Security and Defense Council Vice- Township, N.J. This was more than a place of the top floor of the Labor Unions Building. worship – it was the center of a large and Vladimir Putin away from the West and Chair Volodymyr Sivkovych appeared on the Sen. McCain told Hromadske.tv that he active local Ukrainian community that has Europe. The issue that ignited the protests presidential website on December 14. Also believes in “a free Ukraine,” adding, “It is prospered for well over a century in a corner was President Viktor Yanukovych’s shelv- named as suspended were the chief and amazing, I’ve never seen something like this.” of what is now my Congressional District. ing of an Association Agreement with the deputy chief of Kyiv’s police force. Mr. Ukrainians first came to New Jersey in a European Union (EU) and his government’s The senator’s trip came as tens of thousands Yanukovych held talks on December 13 wave of immigration under the Russian turn toward closer ties with Russia. of Ukrainians took part in pro-government with the leaders of the opposition, but no tsars and then later after the Soviet Union Moscow has put heavy pressure on Ukraine and pro-EU demonstrations on neighboring breakthrough in resolving the crisis was crushed an independent Ukraine in the to join the Russia-led Customs Uunion. squares in downtown Kyiv. Sen. McCain reported. The president, who survived a no- (R-Ariz.) met over dinner with heavyweight 1920s. Successive generations found their The U.S. State Department is correct to confidence vote earlier this month, rejected boxing champion Vitali Klitschko, head of way to northern New Jersey, where many remind the Yanukovych government of the demands that the government resign and the opposition UDAR party; nationalist lead- were employed at a local paper board fac- people’s right to peaceably assemble. But for new elections. (RFE-RL, with reporting er Oleh Tiahnybok; and Batkivshchyna party tory or woolen mills. where is President Barack Obama as by Interfax, Reuters and Channel 5) Our father-and-son visits were learning Ukrainians reach out to be free from Russia leader Arseniy Yatsenyuk. He also met with experiences for me. They usually coincided and their memories of gulags, deportations Patriarch Filaret of the Ukrainian Orthodox Massive rally as EU suspends talks with the celebration of Ukrainian and Genocide-Famine of earlier times? Church – Kyiv Patriarchate, and U.S. Independence Day. Stirring patriotic songs The Ukrainian people need strong leader- Ambassador Geoffrey Pyatt. Sen. McCain KYIV – An estimated 200,000 pro-EU were sung and I remember the melancholy ship from the United States to reverse Mr. said his meeting with Foreign Affairs protesters gathered on Kyiv’s Independence sound of the zither-like instrument, called a Yanukovych’s turn toward Moscow and spur Minister Leonid Kozhara was “meaningful.” Square, as demonstrators continued their bandura. Many tears were shed openly. Ukraine to re-engage with Europe. I agree The Foreign Affairs Ministry said in a state- protests against President Viktor Ukrainians are a proud people, fiercely with Sen. John McCain, who told protesters ment that Mr. Kozhara underlined the “prior- Yanukovych’s rejection of an Association protective of their nation’s history, culture in Kyiv recently, “Ukraine will make Europe ity of Ukraine’s European integration Agreement with the European Union in and language as witnessed now by a new better, and Europe will make Ukraine better.” course.” The senator said he was “proud of favor of closer ties with Russia. church and community center in Hanover. But to succeed, the Ukrainians must be the people of Ukraine and their desire for The European Union said on December Children learn the language and customs supported against the bullying tactics of Mr. democracy in the country.” (RFE/RL 15 it was suspending talks with Ukraine on and heritage there. Putin and his henchmen. Their threats to Ukrainian Service, with reporting by the agreement, saying there was a growing Yes, from the days of my youth I have cut off gas supplies and impose other trade Interfax, Reuters and Channel 5) discrepancy between the Ukrainian gov- come to understand that Ukrainians have sanctions must be challenged. ernment’s words and deeds. McCain addresses Euro-Maidan always cherished freedom almost more The very future of Ukraine is at stake. EU Enlargement Commissioner Stefan than descendants of other nations, peoples Will the Obama administration stand for KYIV – Sen. John McCain on December Fule’s spokesman, Peter Stano, told RFE/ and cultures. And even after living in Ukrainian self-determination or Russian 15 addressed a crowd of several hundred RL that “What [Fule] said today regarding oppression? thousand gathered on Kyiv’s central square, Rodney Frelinghuysen, a Republican, rep- From my early days spent at the Ukrainian Ukraine is that there is more and more dis- resents New Jersey’s 11th Congressional center with my father, I know with certainty the maidan, and told the pro-European crepancy or there is a growing gap between District in the U.S. House of Representatives. which path the Ukrainian people will choose. demonstrators that the United States backs the deeds and words of the Ukrainian pres- their hopes for European integration. “We ident and government when it comes to the are here because your peaceful process and Association Agreement and that the [gov- peaceful protest is inspiring your country ernment’s] argumentation regarding this and inspiring the world,” the Arizona agreement has no grounds in reality.” Senators issue statements on Ukraine Republican said. “To all Ukraine, America Earlier that day, Mr. Fule wrote on Twitter stands with you. …The free world is with that he had told Ukrainian First Vice Prime Following are statements issued by mem- of peaceful protesters in Kyiv who were you, America is with you, I am with you. bers of the U.S. Senate regarding develop- voicing their support for a democratic Minister Serhiy Arbuzov last week that fur- Ukraine will make Europe better, and ther discussions on the agreement depend- ments in Ukraine. Ukraine. This is the second time in the last Europe will make Ukraine better.” He was week that Ukrainian authorities have ed on a clear commitment by the govern- joined in Kyiv by Sen. Christopher Murphy ment in Kyiv to sign it. A Ukrainian govern- Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), December 14: ordered Interior [Internal Affairs] Ministry (D-Conn.). The crowd indicated its approval “The mounting political impasse in Ukraine troops to brutally disperse these peaceful ment spokesman, Vitaliy Lukyanenko, with chants of “Molodtsi.” (RFE/RL is deeply troubling. Ukraine is an important manifestations. The Ukrainian people have Ukrainian Service, The Washington Times) (Continued on page 15) friend and ally of the United States that I the right to chart their own future towards believe has a promising future with the European integration and hold their gov- West. 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by the economic troubles he faced without wise outdated Ukrainian economy more The Yanukovych administration has also Yanukovych... the agreement. viable. resisted raising household gas prices and Industrial production in Ukraine has The IMF has demanded an increase in devaluing the hryvnia in order to maintain (Continued from page 1) been plummeting in recent months, partly household gas prices because they’re cur- a façade of economic stability for voters, percent. That would entirely offset the pos- because of the Russian trade restrictions rently artificially subsidized at taxpayer who aren’t as concerned about Ukraine’s itive effect of the gas discount on Ukraine’s imposed in August, but also because of expense, economists said. Local gas inter- long-term, macroeconomic prospects as trade balance,” he explained. sluggish global demand and falling prices mediaries benefit from these subsidies they are about their daily family budget. This deal cuts the gas price by a third, for raw materials. through corrupt schemes (such as selling “The key motto of Yanukovych’s 2010 from $406 to $268.5 per thousand cubic Decreased production meant less sales the subsidized gas at market prices to for- presidential campaign was ‘Improvement meter starting in January. Yet the devil in and tax revenue for the state budget, which eign clients), also depriving the state bud- Already Today.’ Soon after his victory, the the details is that Gazprom, which is con- has accumulated hundred-million-dollar get of revenue. word ‘improvement’ became lampooned to trolled by Mr. Putin, sets quarterly con- debts for social payments, including pen- [Ninety percent of the gas consumed by represent all the trouble that ensued such tracts that either repeat or altogether reject sions. Foreign investment is paltry, econo- households (to power stoves and heat radi- as economic decline, worsened public wel- the discount. mists said, while a harsh tax code has driv- ators and furnaces) is from Ukrainian fare, tax and other regulatory pressure on In a December 19 televised press confer- en thousands of entrepreneurs from small sources, while 10 percent is from Russian local business,” Concorde Capital said in a ence with specially selected journalists, Mr. and medium businesses. sources, according to Concorde Capital. December report, “The EU Deal Failure- Yanukovych said the gas price will depend To make foreign debt payments, the gov- Meanwhile, the gas used by Ukrainian What’s Next?” entirely on the price of oil producers, which ernment of Prime Minister Mykola Azarov industry is exclusively from Russia.] “For the 2012 parliamentary election is why it needs to be reviewed on a quar- has raided the nation’s international Natural gas is important for Ukrainian campaign, the slogan of the pro-presiden- terly basis. However, most analysts dis- reserves, which have plunged $6.6 billion in factories because it’s used to power furnaces tial Party of Regions was changed to ‘stabil- missed that claim as inaccurate. the last year to $18.8 billion as of December that heat and smelt iron into different forms, ity.’ Stability is all that Yanukovych has left While it’s true that the formula to deter- 1 – the lowest since 2002, said Dmytro parts and materials, such as steel. It’s also a so it will be his key motto for his next presi- key raw material in producing nitrogen fer- dential campaign,” Concorde reported. mine the gas price will remain the same as Boyarchuk, an economist with CASE Ukraine Center for Socio-Economic tilizers, one of Ukraine’s biggest exports. As a result, the Yanukovych administra- the 2009 conditions, including factoring oil Research in Kyiv. Allowing the currency to devalue would tion has postponed default threats until late product prices, Mr. Paraschiy said, He said he was expecting at least a 10 have made the Ukrainian economy more 2015 and will be able to deliver on social Gazprom will have to ability to decide percent devaluation of the hryvnia by competitive, stimulating export activity, Mr. payments in the months preceding the whether or not to apply a mathematical year’s end (the national currency has fallen Boyarchuk said. “The IMF wants to loan to March 2015 presidential election, with the formula bringing it to the new price of 2.5 percent since the launch of the Euro- economies that are competitive, while the goal of helping Ukraine’s millions of impov- $268.50 based on its quarterly meetings Maidan protests), while most economists Russians don’t have that requirement,” he erished citizens forget about his past sins, with officials of Naftohaz Ukrainy, the state expected the government to default on its said. observers said. gas monopoly. foreign debt next year. Had the Ukrainian government been Yet Ukraine’s economic woes will only If the quarterly deal is not signed by the The December 17 agreements saved the willing to make these sacrifices, it would worsen with Mr. Yanukovych’s method of 10th day of a quarter “for whatever reason,” Ukrainian economy from “bankruptcy and have had access to $27 billion in EU loans deferring problems for the future. Mr. according to press citations of the agree- social collapse,” Mr. Azarov told the weekly that “would have broadly matched the bail- Boyarchuk estimated the president will ment, the previous pricing formula – based Cabinet of Ministers meeting the next day. out package Russia pledged to Ukraine,” the need an additional $10 billion each year to on the 2009 deal achieved by imprisoned He said the $15 billion bond-buying loan Financial Times reported on December 18, keep the economy on life support, which former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko – was obtained under “extraordinarily citing an internal document of the will most likely have to come from Russia. will apply for the entire quarter. advantageous” conditions. European Union. The first $3 billion loan tranche from These terms give Mr. Putin the ability to “A wide package of agreements was signed These funds would have also freed Mr. Russia removes the default risks for bonds renege on the discount based on political that create nice prospects for the Ukrainian Yanukovych from the Kremlin’s leash, maturing in 2014 for the Ukrainian govern- reasons, “being able to ‘reward’ or ‘punish’ economy in the next few years, giving the observers said. ment and Naftohaz Ukrainy, Mr. Paraschiy Ukrainian officials for their political government the possibility of approving “In offering such large aid, Putin isn’t said. Yet it will significantly increase maneuvers,” Mr. Paraschiy said. today a budget of social and economic devel- engaging in charity,” said Volodymyr Ukraine’s risks for loans due in the fourth Indeed the most common description opment,” said the prime minister. Fesenko, board chairman of the Penta Center quarter of 2015. used by observers to describe the deal is a A “harsh reality” would have hit the for Applied Political Research in Kyiv. “That “In addition to the potential $3 billion “short leash around Yanukovych’s neck,” in Ukrainian economy had Mr. Yanukovych way, he’s practically helping Yanukovych to debt maturing at that time, Ukraine will the words of former Finance Minister Ihor signed the EU Association Agreement, Mr. survive politically and strengthens his socio- also have to repay $500 million and $600 Umanskyi. Azarov said. “We would have had to accept economic foundation in front of the maidan’s million in other bonds, as well as a $750 “Fulfill requirements – get a lower gas the IMF conditions, doubling utility rates defiance. Because it also worries Putin. million syndicated loan to Russian banks,” price and latest loan tranche for the next and sharply devaluating the currency, … and That’s defiance for Russia.” he said. quarter. Don’t fulfill them – face all the con- reduce budget spending,” he said, adding “Secondly, it closes the door to returning “Without knowing any potential conces- sequences in full,” is how Mr. Umanskyi that the pro-EU protesters wouldn’t have to EU agreements, which conforms with the sions the Ukrainian side made in Moscow – described the agreements in an interview favored the agreement if the opposition interests of the Russian leadership. That and I believe there must have been some – with the Ukrayinska Pravda news site pub- leaders told them about its requirements. way, Putin neutralizes Ukraine’s return, at late 2015 can become a period in which lished on December 18. Critics of Mr. Yanukovych acknowledge least in the near term, to Euro-integration, Ukraine may have to choose between Why Mr. Yanukovych would put himself the IMF’s harsher conditions, but point out to signing the Association Agreement and default or signing up for the Eurasian in such a restrictive position is explained that they exist in order to make the other- the Free Trade Zone,” Mr. Fesenko added. Economic Union,” Mr. Paraschiy warned. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52

New rector of UCU welcomed by communities in Connecticut, upstate New York

by Alexander Kuzma that was one of the first to contribute to the new women’s studies program at UCU. CHICAGO – The new rector of the On Tuesday, November 5, the Rev. Prakh Ukrainian Catholic University, the Rev. Dr. traveled to Syracuse, where he visited Bohdan Prakh, was warmly welcomed in Yaroslava Gudziak, the mother of UCU’s meetings with community leaders and par- previous rector and the current president ishes in Connecticut, New York City and of the university, Bishop Borys Gudziak. He upstate New York between November 2 thanked her for supporting her son in his and 5. life’s mission and for her extraordinary On Saturday, November 2, the Rev. Prakh financial contributions to UCU. was greeted at a private reception in the Later that evening, he spoke at a com- home of Maxym and Romana Thibodeau in munity forum hosted by the Rev. Michael Wallingford, Conn. Some 35 guests from Bundz and the parish of St. Volodymyr the Hartford and New Haven area watched Ukrainian Catholic Church in Utica. In a video titled “Velykoho Bazhaite” (“Yearn introducing his long-time friend, the Rev. for Great Things”) featuring some of the Bundz recalled his early years as a priest in latest accomplishments at UCU. Poland, where he and the Rev. Prakh had to The Rev. Prakh outlined his vision for cope with many challenges during the the next steps in UCU’s development, waning years of the Soviet era. emphasizing the need for sound scholar- Mr. Kuzma praised the Rev. Bundz for ship and credible historical research cover- continuing the legacy of the Very Rev. ing a wide range of topics such as the tragic Nicholas Fil Volodymyr Smyk, a legendary priest and period between World War II and the chaplain of Plast Ukrainian Scouting At St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church in Watervliet, N.Y., parishioners and com- rebirth of Ukrainian independence in 1991. munity leaders assemble around the UCU rector: (standing, from left) Alexander Organization, who led the parish in Utica Himself an avid historian, the Rev. Prakh Kuzma, Alisa Serdyuk, Stephanie Karpishka, Vera Kushnir, Luba Kushnir-Dryansky, for many years. has completed an in-depth study of the Maria Jarosh and Olha Bertsch, (seated) the Rev. Mikhail Myshchuk, Lubomyra At the close of the evening program, the lives of persecuted priests and their fami- Mokey, the Rev. Dr. Bohdan Prakh, Theodosia Kushnir, the Rev. Volodymyr Mausceauc. Rev. Bundz announced that his parish is lies in the Peremyshl Eparchy. Those that organizing a pilgrimage in 2014 that will were not executed or imprisoned were pastor in the late 1980s. of the late Mr. Kushnir – Luba, Vera and visit Lviv and UCU, as well as various driven into the underground, and their After his appearance at the annual fund- Natalka – organized a memorial reception sacred sites in Western Ukraine. families also suffered terrible privations. raising banquet for UCU in Manhattan, the where the Rev. Prakh was the keynote In each community, the audience The Rev. Prakh hopes to honor their mem- Rev. Prakh traveled with the chief develop- speaker. The Rev. Prakh and Mr. Kuzma responded generously with donations to ory when his book is published in the com- ment officer of the Ukrainian Catholic lauded Mr. Kushnir’s many years of service UCU, and volunteers signed up to help the ing year. He has already begun the next Education Foundation, Alexander Kuzma, and devotion to the Church. His daughter University expand its campaign in North stage of his research documenting the to the Hudson Valley region, visiting Albany Natalka Verzole commented that her father America. For further information, or to plight of relatively unknown priests from and Troy. Together with the Rev. Mikhail would have been greatly inspired by the make a tax-deductible contribution to the Lviv Eparchy. Myshchuk and the Rev. Volodymyr revival of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in UCEF, readers may write to the Ukrainian The Rev. Prakh’s presentation was fol- Mausceauc, he concelebrated a memorial Ukraine, especially the consecration of the Catholic Education Foundation, 2247 W. lowed by a lively discussion with many liturgy honoring the life of Yaroslav Cathedral of the Resurrection of Christ in Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL 60622, or visit its questions from the audience. Among these Kushnir, the long-time choir director and Kyiv, and the ordination of hundreds of website at www.ucef.org. were his former parishioners from St. cantor at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic young new priests. Mr. Kuzma also thanked Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in Church in Watervliet. the Ukrainian National Women’s League of The UCEF Press Bureau contributed to Hartford, where he served as an assistant After the Monday liturgy, the daughters America (Branch 99) in the Capitol Region this report.

“100 Nahirny Churches” project highlights the work of prominent father-son architects

by Kristina Lucenko and stone churches, highlighting their dis- tinguishing character, as well as connecting STONY BROOK, N.J. – A multi-textured them to the Byzantine architectural tradi- compendium of contemporary Ukrainian tion prominent in Kyiv. church photographs, original architectural A second volume, “100 Nahirny renderings and richly researched historical Churches: the Churches of Evhen Nahirny,” narratives, “100 Nahirny Churches: the is scheduled to be published in the spring Churches of Vasyl Nahirny” (Lviv: 2013) of 2014. Evhen Nahirny (1885-1951), reclaims the prominence of Ukrainian archi- Vasyl’s son, designed over 100 churches, tect and civic organizer Vasyl Nahirny predominately in stone. (1848-1921), builder of more than 200 The official book launch took place on churches in western Ukraine, Poland and September 20 in the conference hall of the Romania in the first half of the 20th century. Borys Voznytsky National Art Gallery of A collaboration by Natalia Filevych, archi- Lviv. The presentation began with a vist at the Lviv Gallery of Art; Khristina Lew, moment of silence to honor the memory of photojournalist and Nahirny’s great-grand- two men integral to the book’s creation: Mr. daughter; and Vasyl Slobodian, senior schol- Voznytsky, respected art historian and ar at the Western Ukrainian Restoration long-time director of the National Art Institute, the book traces the development Gallery of Lviv, who is credited with saving Dormition of the Mother of God Church in Olesko, built in 1883. of Nahirny’s distinctive Galician-style wood the Nahirny family archive; and Wasyl Lew, grandson of Vasyl Nahirny, who, with his Each is an expression of Ukraine’s richly col- daughter Khristina, began to study the pre- ored past. There are preciously few pre- served Nahirny archive in 1997. served original architectural drawings The project to photograph and docu- attributable to Vasyl Nahirny. Most were ment Nahirny churches began in earnest in destroyed or lost during the war or by the December 2010 with a grant from the Soviets, and as such few people know about Shevchenko Scientific Society in the U.S. him, including the priests or church elders That the Nahirnys’ work has been who serve in his churches,” Ms. Lew notes. understudied and has not received the Thanks to this newly published authori- prominence it deserves only emphasizes tative book, Vasyl Nahirny, and soon his son the historical and cultural significance of Evhen, will now receive the critical atten- the 100 Nahirny Churches Project. Ms. Lew tion they deserve. says this about the importance of the For more information about the 100 Nahirny churches, one of which, the Church Nahirny Churches Project, readers may of St. Michael the Archangel in Zavaliv, visit the companion website at boasts an iconostasis rescued from a 16th http://100nahirnychurches.com/. For century monastery and was visited at more information on the 100 Nahirny Easter in 1883 by Ivan Franko. Churches Project, e-mail Cover of the first volume of “100 Nahirny Churches.” “Each church has a century-old history. [email protected]. No. 51-52 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 5

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CHRISTMAS PASTORAL The things we do ... Let us pass on this blessed gift by Orysia Paszczak Tracz Pastoral message of the Ukrainian Holy Night, the stars are brightly shining, Catholic Hierarchy of the U.S.A. to our clergy, this is the night of the dear Savior’s birth.” hieromonks and brothers, religious sisters, As with our ancestors, now we are not seminarians and beloved faithful. alone. “God is with us.” Entering into our Christ is born! world, Jesus, the Messiah, affects our every World War II carols still relevant This year we Ukrainians conclude the movement, our every action, our every Koliady (Ukrainian Christmas carols) Radist Stala,” “Vozveselimsia,” “Vo jubilee year commemorating the 1,025th aspiration, in fact our very life and destiny. are supposed to be reverent, cheerful and Vyfleyemi,” and others now have the patri- anniversary of the Baptism of our ances- The Incarnation, God-becoming-man, is not joyous, not sad, depressing or gory. But otic and desperately sad lyrics. tors in the Dnipro River by the grand an illusion. It makes sense. “Through Him given the history of Ukraine, even some “Universe, rejoice, because Hitler has prince, St. Volodymyr the Great, the equal- all things came to be, not one thing had its to-the-apostles. Because of this dramatic being but through Him. All that came to be carols have a sad or bittersweet note. I was been defeated, his new Europe fell, the one and blessed event, our people were illumi- had life in Him…” (Jn. 1:3-4). thinking of this as I perused “Pisni UPA”, the which put nations into prisons. But with nated by the light of Jesus Christ and His Christmas is such an obvious opportuni- fine deep green-bound, gold-embossed this our captivity did not end! There is no Word penetrated their hearts. ty for renewal. This past “Year of Faith” book of songs of the Ukrainian Insurgent bread, no salo [fatback], not even potatoes; Pope Francis states in his encyclical let- urged us to rediscover and renew our rela- Army. people are shoeless, hungry and bare, in ter, “Lumen Fidei”: “The light of Faith: this tionship with Christ that was given to us in When I was a kid, one of my favorite misery. There is famine all over Ukraine, is how the Church’s tradition speaks of the Baptism. By virtue of our Baptism we are books was the “Spivanyk UPA” (the UPA the fault of the hammer and sickle, the fault great gift brought by Jesus.” The holy father all called to share the “good news” with songbook), published in Munich in 1950. I of Stalin’s agents, who are stealing every- continues by quoting St. John’s Gospel, others, to evangelize, whether it is in our think every family from the DP camps had thing from the people for the Bolsheviks, where Christ says of Himself: “I have come home, in the example of prayer and witness one. I remember its blue soft cover with for the moskali [Russians].” These works as Light into the world, that whoever we give, or perhaps at work, or in different yellow letters. I didn’t know how to read were sung to the melody of “Vselennaya believes in Me may not remain in dark- organizations, both religious and secular. In music, but I knew the lyrics to every song Veselysia.” ness” (Jn. 12:46). some ways we are all given situations in in the book. Mama sang many of the songs, “All over Ukraine the occupant is That darkness was shattered by the which God is calling us to witness our faith. and I learned the melodies from her. debauching, shedding our innocent blood appearance of a bright star followed by the 1,025 years ago, our ancestors were Another book, if I remember correctly, into the soil. God’s Birth approaches, the Wise Men from the East. We are able to cele- enlightened by Christ and His “good news.” had a great cover – an UPA soldier standing UPA is calling people to battle for Church brate anew the great mystery of our faith – This blessed gift they passed on to us. Now, with his arm raised, holding a rifle, with a and freedom! The rivers are flowing with the Nativity of our Lord Jesus Christ – let us pass it on to others. Let us rejoice on wall of yellow, orange, and red flames in blood from Polish bayonets, you can hear because we inherited this faith from our this great feast of the Nativity of our Lord the background. I think the book was titled the cries and moans from German concen- ancestors. And what a mysterious and mag- and let us be grateful to Jesus for being “Ukraina v Ohni” (Ukraine in flames). This tration camps, the Communists are teem- nificent faith this is. The Son of God, our Lord born for our salvation. Christ is born – let one I remember because somewhere I still ing, throwing out God and Church, are Jesus Christ, took on flesh and dwelt among us glorify Him! have the piece of brittle construction paper shooting, chopping and slaying people, and us. Jesus became man so that all of us can We wish all of you a truly grace-filled on which I reproduced this illustration in sending them off to Siberia… The people become children of God, inheritors of the Christmas and a very blessed and prosper- crayons. have been battling for centuries… Son of Kingdom of Heaven, partakers of His glory. ous New Year. Zenon Lavryshyn’s “Pisni UPA” (Toronto- God, please bless suffering Ukraine, we ask All of this is beyond our ability to compre- The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lviv: 1996) is not just a songbook. This is a for bliss, a good future, and peace and free- hend. It is astonishing that Almighty God love of God the Father and the fellowship of 553-page volume of music, lyrics, annota- dom.” This is sung to the melody of “Vo became an infant for our salvation. The Word the Holy Spirit be with all of you. tion, history and variations of each song – Vyfleyemi.” of God went through the whole process of Christ is born! Glorify Him! all that are available. Included also are The support for the UPA by the conception and birth for us (“…by the power patriotic songs from the mid-war period, Ukrainian rural population is shown in this of the Holy Spirit He was born of the Virgin + Stefan Soroka before the UPA was formed, and songs idealized “Shchedryk”: “Shchedryk… the Mary, and became man” – Nicene Creed). Archbishop of Philadelphia for Ukrainians This “good news” was announced to the Metropolitan of Ukrainian Catholics in the from the post-World War II era. The book UPA battle group is caroling at the win- shepherds. Together with them we are United States comprises Volume 25 of Litopys UPA and dows, and calling out the master of the filled with wonder as the heavenly angelic +Richard Seminack is, in effect, a history of mid-20th century house – Come out, hospodar, and invite us host praises God and sings, “Glory to God in Eparch of St. Nicholas in Chicago Ukraine. If a song mentions a specific his- for the supper, so that your home warms us torical event and people, the information is and the supper fortifies us. The hospodar the highest heaven, and peace on earth to +Paul Chomnycky, OSBM provided. There are songs from Auschwitz, replies – my home welcomes you, come in. those who enjoy His favor rests” (Lk. 2:14). Eparch of Stamford The Gospel passage continues, “the shep- such as “Mynuly Vzhe Lita” (The Years My wife is black-browed, supper is ready…” herds returned, glorifying and praising God +John Bura (author) Have Already Passed), 1943-1944, by Vasyl Some of the final verses of the koliady for all they had heard and seen, in accord Apostolic Administrator Ivanyk. There are songs of particular bat- are something we have sung all these with what had been told them” (Lk. 2:20). of St. Josaphat in Parma tles against a particular Soviet or Nazi divi- decades: “Darui voliu, verny slavu, nashii In one of our Christmas carols we sing: “O Christmas 2013 sion, of the suicide deaths of three brothers Ukraini” (Grant freedom, return the glory who would rather die than surrender, of to our Ukraine). the last messages scratched on the wall of a How sad that a “vinshuvannia” (the prison cell before execution the next morn- greeting recited after a koliada) from ing, of the women either left behind or World War II still applies today: “We wish fighting alongside the soldiers, or the you health, and a happy holiday, and peace- mothers awaiting them. The annotations ful bliss to await the next one. To await are truly detailed. independence, surrounded by your family The lyrics of the koliady and shche- – and to sing praises to God in a free drivky (New Year’s songs) are either adapt- Ukraine!” ed to traditional melodies, or are specifical- Who would have thought that 22 years ly composed. I had written about one of after Ukraine’s independence, the sad and these, “Sumnyi Sviatyi Vechir” – “The Sad wishful lyrics apply again. “Prosym Tebe Christmas Carol” in the January 19 issue of Tsariu, prosym Tebe nyni, verny voliu, this paper (http://www.ukrweekly.com/ shchastia i doliu, nentsi Ukraini” (We pray old/archive/2003/030315.shtml). to you, King, we ask you today, return free- What other country in the world would dom, bliss and a good future to our mother have carols that mention Hitler, Stalin, the Ukraine). Siberian gulag, hunger, battles and gory death? Well, Ukrainian UPA carols do. The Orysia Tracz may be contacted at orysia. melodies of “Boh Sia Razhdaye,” “Nova [email protected].

Opinions in The Ukrainian Weekly Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators and letter-writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of either The Weekly editorial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian National Association. “Throughout the World…” by Vitaliy Lytvyn (from a Christmas card printed in Canada by Beskyd Graphics). No. 51-52 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 7

FOR THE RECORD Senators introduce resolution House members introduce supporting the people of Ukraine resolution on Ukraine crisis WASHINGTON – Sen. Chris Murphy succeed in the future.” WASHINGTON – U.S. Rep. Sander Levin prepared to respond to the use of authori- (D-Conn.), chairman of the Foreign The resolution, titled “Expressing sup- (D-Mich.) on December 16 joined several tarian tactics, including with targeted sanc- Relations Subcommittee on European port for the Ukrainian people in light of House colleagues in introducing House tions where appropriate. Importantly, the Affairs, Sen. Ron Johnson (R-Wis.), ranking President Yanukovych’s decision not to sign Resolution 447 in support of the European resolution makes clear that the United States member on the Foreign Relations an Association Agreement with the aspirations of the Ukrainian people. The also is prepared to support Ukraine should Subcommittee on European Affairs, Sen. European Union,” states that the Senate: resolution calls on the government of the government reverse its current course Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), and Sen. Dick Ukraine to reject the use of violence against and commit to signing the Association Durbin (D-Ill.) on December 13 announced supports their sovereign right to chart an peaceful protesters and instead respect Agreement with the European Union.” a resolution to express the sense of the independent• stands with and the democratic people of Ukraine future andfor Ukrainian citizens’ universal rights of Joining Rep. Levin in support of H. Res. Senate that the Senate stands with the peo- their country; expression and free assembly. 447 are Rep. Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.), ranking ple of Ukraine as they continue to peacefully The measure also makes clear that those member of the House Foreign Affairs call for closer alignment with the European the European Union to continue working government authorities who authorize or Committee and the measure’s main spon- Union, despite facing unacceptable violence together• urges actively leaders to in support the United a peaceful States and engage in violence against peaceful demon- sor; Rep. Ed Royce (R-Calif.), chairman of from the Ukrainian government. democratic resolution to the current crisis strators will be held personally account- the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Rep. Furthermore, the resolution calls for the that moves Ukraine toward a future in the able. Levin’s fellow co-chairs of the U.S. Senate to consider sanctions against Euro-Atlantic community and a long-term “The use of repressive force by the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, Reps. Jim those responsible for any furthers acts of solution to Ukraine’s economic crisis; Ukrainian government against demonstra- Gerlach (R-Pa.) and Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio); violence against peaceful demonstrators. - tors is deplorable and has no place in a free and Rep. Bill Keating (D-Mass.), the ranking “The Ukrainian people understand that bers of the opposition and civil society in and democratic society,” said Rep. Levin. member of the House Committee on they have gotten a raw deal from their gov- Ukraine• encourages to continue demonstrators avoiding the anduse ofmem vio- “This resolution sends a strong signal to Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, ernment,” the senators said. “Ukrainians lence and engage in a dialogue of national Ukrainian officials that the United States is Eurasia and Emerging Threats. are protesting in the streets today because reconciliation; they know they’re being sold out by their government for short-term monetary gain authorities to use violence against peaceful from Russia, and they rightly fear the long- demonstrators• condemns on the November decision 30,by DecemberUkrainian term economic cost to Ukraine’s economy. 1, and December 11, 2013, and calls for It’s unacceptable that these peaceful dem- those responsible to be swiftly brought to onstrations are being met with aggressive justice and all detained nonviolent demon- resistance and even violence by the strators to be immediately released; and Yanukovych government. This resolution makes clear that further violence by the violence against peaceful protesters, the government will have consequences for administration• notes that in and the Congress event of furthershould statecon- our bilateral relationship. Hopefully sider whether to apply targeted sanctions, President [Viktor] Yanukovych will realize including visa bans and asset freezes, that his government will ultimately need to against individuals responsible for order- move in the direction its people want to ing or carrying out the violence.

Members of U.S. Congress send a letter to Yanukovych On December 12, Rep. William Keating, democracy, as is citizens’ right to petition ranking member of the House Subcommittee their government. Ukrainian security forc- on Europe, Eurasia and Emerging Threats, es’ brazen disregard for these fundamental joined by House Foreign Affairs Committee rights is inconsistent with the principles Ranking Member Eliot L. Engel and the co- and behavior of a democratic European RFE/RL chairs of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, state. We therefore urge you to order Troops in the center of Kyiv on December 9. Reps. Sander M. Levin, Marcy Kaptur and Jim Ukrainian security forces to stand down Gerlach, sent a letter to President Victor and to issue clear instructions that the use Yanukovych of Ukraine. Below is the text of of force against peaceful demonstrators the letter. will not be tolerated. We also call on you to UCCA calls for immediate sanctions take immediate action to bring perpetra- Dear Mr. President: tors of violence to justice and to order the against Yanukovych and his regime As long-time supporters of Ukraine and release of detainees. its European aspirations, we condemn in We urge you to make good on your earli- NEW YORK – The Ukrainian Congress “The Ukrainian government must: the strongest possible terms Ukrainian er promises to engage in constructive dia- Committee of America (UCCA), the rep- refrain from any further acts of violence; authorities’ use of force against peaceful logue with representatives of civil society resentative organization of the over 1 call for early presidential and parliamen- demonstrators in Kyiv’s Independence and opposition parties. The United States million Americans of Ukrainian descent, tary elections; immediately release all Square. We strongly endorse White House stands with the millions of Ukrainians who on December 13 welcomed the recent political prisoners, including former and State Department calls for restraint dream of a more just, democratic and open statement by U.S. Secretary of State John Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and and support the diplomatic engagement society. Given Ukraine’s perilous economic Kerry, and the support expressed by [provide for] the full restoration of her efforts of Assistant Secretary [Victoria] situation, we understand that dialogue members of the U.S. Congress, and urged civil rights, including her ability to partic- Nuland and Ambassador [Geoffrey] Pyatt. with the EU and IMF might seem the less the U.S. government and its European ipate in the upcoming elections; initiate Over the past two decades, the United expedient path, but it is the right path – the Union allies to continue reiterating sup- criminal proceedings against all the States Congress has provided steadfast path that best guarantees Ukraine’s inde- port for the aspirations of the Ukrainian members of government, Parliament, support for Ukrainian efforts to build a pendence, sovereignty and future prosperi- people. armed forces (i.e., Berkut, Internal modern, democratic European state. In that ty. Rest assured that Ukraine will not be The UCCA stated in a December 13 Affairs Ministry forces) and hired civilian same spirit, we backed the initiative to alone if you choose this path. As it has since news release: thugs, who participated in the brutal establish a strategic partnership between Ukraine valiantly won its independence “We once again call upon the U.S. gov- crackdown against the peaceful Euro- the United States and Ukraine and have from the Soviet Union, the United States ernment to extend their warning to the Maidan demonstrations. advocated on behalf of Ukraine’s aspira- will continue to support Ukrainian efforts Russian government and Vladimir Putin “The UCCA stands in admiration of the tions to sign an Association Agreement to build a brighter future firmly grounded who are attempting to foment civil hundreds of thousands demonstrating with the European Union. As such, we find in Europe. unrest in Ukraine and in this way re- their commitment to their children’s and it unconscionable and entirely impermissi- The world is watching and will long establish the Russian empire. The UCCA country’s future. We are humbled by their ble that your government would use force remember the actions that you take at this again encourages the United States gov- fortitude and courage, and we stand to disband peaceful protesters demonstrat- important moment in Ukrainian history. ernment to impose austere sanctions, together with all Ukrainians gathered on ing in favor of Ukraine’s European integra- We look to you to demonstrate leadership which will include freezing of assets and the Euro-Maidans throughout Ukraine tion, a policy long espoused by you person- and courage by putting Ukraine back on visa restrictions against Viktor who are freely expressing their desire for ally and by your government. the path to European democracy and eco- Yanukovych and his regime. a democratic, European future!” Freedom of assembly is a hallmark of nomic well-being. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52 Panelists at Shevchenko Society discuss medical aid for Ukraine

Vasyl Lopukh Dr. Daria Dykyj at the podium at the Shevchenko Scientific Society. Looking on (from left) are: Mariana Zajac, Victor Czartorysky, Motrja Boyko Waters, Roxolana Horbowyj and Andriy Dzul.

by Alexandra Kushnir tions about the kind of medical support these organizations provide, their stated NEW YORK – The Shevchenko Scientific goals, particular needs of patients and pro- Society in the U.S. recently held a public meet- viders, financing, relationships with ing on delivery of medical aid to Ukraine. Ukrainian authorities and the medical estab- The society’s vice-presidents, Dr. Anna lishment, and changes as projects pro- Procyk and Dr. Daria Dykyj, opened the ses- gressed. Finally, the moderator asked about sion, and the head of Medicine/Biology the current state of medical needs in Ukraine Section and moderator of the event, Dr. and future plans for this endeavor that has Alexandra Kushnir, introduced the panelists: been sustained over the last 20 years. Alexander Kuzma, Children of Chornobyl Panelists detailed their organizations’ Relief and Development Fund; Marianna experiences, some unique and many Zajac, Ukrainian National Women’s League of shared ones. They spoke of achievements, America; Victor Czartorysky, Orphans’ Aid administrative challenges and recent Society; Motrja Boyko Waters, United changes, such as an indigent patient’s Ukrainian American Relief Committee; and unexpected fee-for-service experience for Roxolana Horbowyj, World Federation of emergency care. Ukrainian Medical Associations. While fortu- Panelists offered mutual support and itously visiting from Detroit, Dr. Andrew Dzul ideas for potential solutions, especially of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North concerning laws and regulations in America and its foundation was also recruit- Ukraine. Audience participation also added ed as a panelist for the October 26 event. valuable perspectives, as well as new ideas Dr. Kushnir led the discussion with ques- for opportunities to help. No. 51-52 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 9 Pianist Valentina Nina Arianda set to star in “Tales From Red Vienna” PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukrainian American actress Nina Lisitsa becomes Arianda, who won the 2012 Best Actress Tony Award for her role as Vanda in the play “Venus in Fur,” is set to star in the world premiere of “Tales From Red Vienna” by David Internet sensation Grimm. Previews are to begin on February 26, 2014, and PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Ukrainian pianist Valentina Lisitsa, officially open on March 18 at Manhattan Theater Club’s 43, has re-invented her music career by posting perfor- Samuel J. Friedman Theater at the club’s Off Broadway mances of classical works on YouTube. Since posting her home at City Center with a run until April 20. first video online in 2007 – Rachmaninoff’s Étude Op. 39 The theater’s website describes Ms. Arianda’s role as No. 6, “Little Red Riding Hood” – she has attracted more Helena as: “a woman who has lost her husband in World than 62 million views with some 105,000 subscribers to War I, and with him, her financial security. Struggling to her YouTube channel. maintain her way of life, she becomes part of an illicit In comparison to her other well-known classical music con- underworld. Helena manages to separate her secret life temporaries, Ms. Lisitsa dominates the Internet. Pianist Lang from her public persona – that is until she crosses paths Lang has fewer than 10,000 subscribers on YouTube; cellist with a man who has the power to expose and ruin her.” Yo-Yo Ma has fewer than 2 million views; and Itzhak Pearlman The play is set during the political turmoil in Europe has fewer than 1 million views on his official channel. and “explores the effects of war on women, the circum- Ms. Lisitsa’s Internet stardom has filled her calendar stances that control their lives and the dreams that set with a worldwide performance schedule as well as an Nina Arianda them free,” the description continues. exclusive contract with Decca Classics records, which Ms. Arianda also made a guest appearance this year on Mob,” which is in post-production and is set for release in recently released “Valentina Lisitsa Plays Liszt” featuring the CBS television series Hostages (“Sister’s Keeper” – the London Symphony Orchestra. In 2007 she released a 2014. She will star as Rosie. Season 1, Episode 6), where she played lead character DVD “Chopin’s 24 Etudes” that was filmed by her husband, It was also announced that she would be starring as Ellen’s sister, Lauren. Ellen, (played by Toni Colette) is Alexei Kuznetsoff, and is sold on Amazon.com with other Janis Joplin in the film “Janis,” from the perspective of a DVD and CD recordings. forced by her captor, Duncan (Dylan McDermott), to make Rolling Stone magazine writer at the height of the singer’s Ms. Lisitsa’s New York solo recital debut opened the sea- Lauren, who pays an unexpected visit, leave the house career. (No date for the release of “Janis” has been son at the 92nd Street YMCA on October 19 with a pro- without making it look suspicious. announced.) For more information, readers may visit the gram that included works by Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, Also on the horizon for Ms. Arianda is the film “Rob the Manhattan Theater Club’s website, www.mtc.org Chopin and Liszt. The concert was streamed live online and the 5,000-strong online audience selected her encore for the evening, Liszt’s arrangement of Schubert’s “Ave Maria.” Ms. Lisitsa added another Liszt selection, “La Campanella,” to conclude the concert. “Bandura Downtown” opens its eighth season A Kyiv native, Ms. Lisitsa began playing piano at age 3, by Ihor Slabicky Kyselenku Zakhotiv” told of the wife who always has an and her mother, Valentina, a seamstress, encouraged her excuse for not cooking some “kysil” (fruit puree) for her daughter to become a music teacher. Ms. Lisitsa began her NEW YORK – The concert “Songs of Truth: The Art of sick husband, until he finally succumbs from hunger. “Pro studies at the Lysenko Music School for Gifted Children the Kobzari” marked the start of the eighth season of the Khomu i Yaremu” was about the two brothers who try to and later studied at the Kyiv Conservatory. She played on “Bandura Downtown” performance series at The make a go of it in various businesses. the piano competition circuit and had a stint as a serious Ukrainian Museum in New York City. Presented in conjunc- The social commentary of kobzari was explored with chess player. She moved to the U.S. with her husband, and tion with the museum’s exhibition “Give Up Your Daily “Vsiakomu Horodu Nrav i Prava” from the repertoire of has lived in Indiana, Miami Beach and Raleigh, N.C. Bread – Holodomor: The Totalitarian Solution,” the Hryhoriy Skovoroda and then by “Pro Pravdu i Nepravdu.” As a pianist in the U.S., Ms. Lisitsa had gotten intermittent October 26 event featured Julian Kytasty, the world- These were followed by “Bondarivna,” which told the story work substituting for touring pianists if they became sick or renowned bandura player. Appearing with him was Sean of a young woman whose life is tragically ended after she had to cancel. “By 2007, I was just another blond Russian ex- Eden, a well-known New York actor and musician who has rejects the advances of the lord. pianist,” she told The New York Times. “The level of every appeared in several productions of the Yara Arts Group Changing themes, Mr. Kytasty proceeded to play a lively pianist out of conservatory has never been higher. So many and has played with the rock band Luna. “Dance Tune 1,” which segued into “Ya Dvoryanochka Bula,” pianists are coming out of wonderful music schools, but As they performed, images of old photos and line draw- in which the wife gets her husband to sell all their belong- they don’t know where to look for an audience.” ings of the kobzari along with complete English transla- ings so she can look pretty, and “Bude Bida Zhenytysia,” in In the classical performance world, Ms. Lisitsa also dif- tions of song texts were projected on the screen behind which Bida, wishing to marry, is rejected by her suitors, with ferentiates herself from other performers by engaging her them. Mr. Kytasty certified the authenticity of his perfor- each one insulting her more than the one previous. fans via social media, commenting on politics and berating mance by playing two reproductions of kobzar banduras The program ended with “Strashnyi Sud,” in which the concert promoters who have irked her. She takes more of a that had been made by William Vetzal of Oshawa, Ontario. singer calls for the listeners to repent for the Great pop-rock attitude to listeners photographing or recording In between songs, Mr. Eden read translations of the Judgement is at hand. her concerts, which would normally be prohibited at for- words that the kobzari themselves had written about their In selecting the pieces that he would perform that eve- mal performance spaces like Carnegie Hall. In the digital lives and their art, giving one a true feeling for their wor- ning, Mr. Kytasty drew from his own extensive studies to era we live in, there needs to be a measure of device eti- ries, observations and inner thoughts. present a full spectrum of the kobzar repertoire: ancient quette, Ms. Lisitsa underscored. The program opened with three songs that presented a epics and laments, humorous burlesques, saintly religious There is an ongoing debate on whether the classical religious and moral narrative: “Anhel Hrishnu Dushu,” and moralistic songs, sparkling instrumental dance tunes music scene is behind the times when it comes to audience “Bolyt Mene Holivonka, Mushu Ya Pomeraty” and “Skazav and songs of social commentary. The concert offered a rare recordings of performances. Ms. Lisitsa, in an interview Hospod Svoyim Dukhom,” the last a dialog between God opportunity to experience the kobzar tradition that was with The New York Times, stated: “There is a long train, and Noah and the flood. largely destroyed in the Holodomor and the Stalinist and we’re the last car in the train. Pop music is the first car. This was followed by “Plach Nevolnykiv,” in which the repression of the 1930s. The audience appreciated this and Now, any new song Lady Gaga does, she puts it on YouTube acknowledged the special program with a standing ovation. first. And I don’t think she has trouble selling her CDs.” prisoners in the Turkish prison lament their fates, wishing “There was a transition of me as musician to me as entre- that a great storm would arise and destroy the place. Support for this concert was provided by the New York preneur, which they don’t teach you in music school,” she Instead, the overseer hears them and orders that they be State Council on the Arts and by the Center for Traditional beaten with thorns and nettles, adding to their misery. Music and Dance. For further information about the con- (Continued on page 10) Turning to the humorous, “Ta Miy Myliy Zakhvoriv, cert series visit the website nybandura.org.

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at Soyuzivka 216 Foordmore Road • Kerhonkson NY 12446 845-626-5641 • www.Soyuzivka.com 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52 UAV awards Plast’s Spartanky sorority meets for annual conference scholarships for 2013 YONKERS, N.Y. – The Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV) has announced the recipients of the UAV Scholarship Awards for 2013. The UAV Scholarship Committee selects and awards scholarship money to undergraduate college students. The purpose of the scholarship awards is to help students pay for books or school supplies. Alex Roman Berehulka of Florida, who attends Florida State University and is majoring in chemical engineering, received the Ukrainian American Club of Palm Beaches award for $500. Renee Melania Dauerer, a college freshman from Virginia who is attending Radford University and majoring in elementary education, received $400 donated by UAV Posts 40 and 17. Ryan William Reid of Massachusetts, a freshman attending American University in Washington, where he is majoring in international studies/Russian language, received $400. Anya Tomko Roman Peter Krywulych of New Jersey is majoring in Spartanky in uniform at their annual conference. industrial engineering at Lehigh University. He received an award for $300. by Irka Sawchyn Doll glass-enclosed resort pool. The day was topped with a Ryan Scott Lewis of Florida, who attends Florida social evening organized by the New Jersey group of Atlantic University and is majoring in business finance, NEW PALTZ, N.Y. – Forty-five members of the senior Plast Spartanky, with a hilarious skit that poked fun at the vaga- received $200. sorority Spartanky gathered at Mohonk Mountain House ries of getting older. Nicholas Steven Amatangelo of Illinois, who attends here for their annual conference and retreat. The confer- Saturday was dedicated to reviewing and planning the Loyola University and is majoring in journalism/history, ence, which took place on November 1-2, was organized so coming year’s work plan for the sorority. Spartanky – as a received $200. sorority members could relax in the gorgeous mountain set- sorority, in their chapters and as individuals – are very The scholarship fund is supported by donations from ting, renew friendships, and revitalize their commitment to active in contributing to the Plast youth program. This sum- individuals, as well as from UAV posts; Posts 19 and 27 con- support Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization. mer will mark the 20th anniversary since Spartanky initiat- tributed toward this year’s awards. The conference succeeded on all points. Members start- ed the very successful “Pochatkovyi Tabir” (Beginners’ Students interested in applying for the UAV Scholarship ed to arrive on Friday and took part in resort activities Camp) program, a one-week camp designed to introduce Award should fill out an application, send their college such as Tai Chi or yoga classes, and spa amenities. A hike to 7-year-old cub scouts to the camping experience. Spartanky transcript, write an essay on this year’s military topic, and the Sky Top Tower offered breathtaking views of the sur- will continue to conduct testing for Plast’s physical fitness e-mail a passport-type photo. Applications are available on rounding Shawangunk Mountains. This was followed by a badges, as they have for almost two decades at the camp- the UAV website: www.uavets.org. group water aerobics class led by Xrystia Stasiuk in the ground in East Chatham, N.Y. Plans are under way to orga- To be eligible for a UAV scholarship, applicants must be nize a specialized horseback-riding camp in August. descendants of or related to Ukrainian American veterans. The chapters also presented their plans for the year – con- Students should be full-time undergraduate college stu- ducting “Andriyivskyi Vechir” and a winter ski/snowboard/ dents in a degree program; students attending accredited skating trip, among other events. Many individual members trade schools or institutions that have a degree program are active in their home branches or on camp boards. are eligible as well. Students can apply while in their senior year in high A new board was elected: Louisa Kaminskyj, president; school; college attendance will be verified before the Lida Chernichenko, vice-president; Vira Myskiw, treasurer; awards are given in the fall semester. Applications are Theresa Kuritza, recording secretary; and Irka Sawchyn, accepted year round, with the deadline being August 31 of press secretary. The new chapters’ leaders are: Ms. Stasiuk each year. Students may reapply for a scholarship award in New Jersey, Lesia Magun in New York/Connecticut, and each year they are undergrads. Halya De Vassal in Philadelphia. Two new members, Scholarship applications should be sent to: UAV National Ariadna Holynsky and Xrystia Iwanik, were accepted as Scholarship Officer Nicholas Skirka, 109 Windsor Terrace, candidates for membership. Yonkers, N.Y., 10701. For additional information readers may Everyone left the conference refreshed by the wonder- e-mail [email protected] or call him at 914-965-3707. ful camaraderie and soothing mountain environment. To Irka Sawchyn Doll obtain more information about Spartanky, readers may Hikers at Sky Top Tower at the Mohonk resort. contact Lesia Palylyk at [email protected].

should not end there. Pianist Valentina... Ms. Lisitsa strives to break down the stereotype that you need to be educated to fully appreciate classical music. (Continued from page 9) There is a dark side to YouTube and similar sites for classi- said. She embraced the free-culture philosophy, flooding the cal music, Ms. Lisitsa noted. The unhealthy status quo of Internet with videos and media, which led to her discovery. perfection in the industry, with every flaw forever immor- “At first I was removing the [illegally uploaded] clips talized on video, can stifle artists from taking risks, result- [from the DVD] one by one, but then I thought, ‘What am I ing in note-perfect boring performances. Alex Roman Berehulka Renee Melania Dauerer doing? I’m angering my fans.’” Ms. Lisitsa noted. “I upload- The classical music industry is watching Ms. Lisitsa’s ed it to YouTube and a strange thing happened: It hit num- career very intently, but skepticism remains on what it ber one on Amazon.” views as self-promotion, and Ms. Lisitsa hopes that her YouTube, Ms. Lisitsa continued, will create a new audi- success will change that mindset within the industry. ence for classical music. “We are perpetually complaining “We musicians want a bigger audience, we want more about our audiences being old. They are always dying but people to come and listen,” she said. “We sometimes act as never quite die, because there will always be more old peo- though you need a great education to understand [classical ple.” She referred to a letter by Chopin, in which the master music]. But I look at who is listening to my videos on lamented the lack of young people at one concert because YouTube, and it’s people from developing countries, not it was the start of hunting season. associated with classical or big concert halls. I see the For many first-time listeners of classical music, YouTube growth and want to connect with these fans.” is their introduction to the wealth of variety in the genre, For more information about Ms. Lisitsa’s work and perfor- Ms. Lisitsa noted, and the appreciation and enjoyment mance schedule, readers may visit www.valentinalisitsa.com. Ryan William Reid Roman Peter Krywulych

Ukraine and to ignore Moscow’s tactics of interference in Baltic American committee’s... Ukraine – first bluntly coercing Yanukovych and his part- ners to turn down the Association Agreement and then (Continued from page 2) grossly misrepresenting and providing disinformation delaying closer cooperation with the European Union, the about developments there. The destruction of the Lenin government has lost the trust of the citizens of Ukraine, statue in Kyiv on December 8 is another sign that who desire the rule of law, freedom of speech, economic Ukrainians want less of Moscow and less of the old ways of opportunity and a “European direction” for their country. doing business. JBANC urges the current Ukrainian government under We stand with the people of Ukraine during this diffi- Viktor Yanukovych to listen to the voice of the people of cult time. Ryan Scott Lewis Nicholas Steven Amatangelo No. 51-52 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 11 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52

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Boxing defeated Oleksiy Kozlov (0-2-0) by unanimous decision Iceland and Latvia. The 28 teams in the Elite Round will (40-36-40-36, 40-37). battle in seven groups, with the group winner advancing to WBC Heavyweight Champion Vitali Klitschko, 42, and the final stage, hosted by Malta on May 9-21, 2014. During leader of the UDAR party in Ukraine, announced on On November 8, lightweight Ivan Redkach (14-0-0, 12 the qualifying stage, Ukraine lost to Italy 1-2 on October December 16 that he would vacate his heavyweight title • KO) won by third-round TKO (out of eight rounds) against 19, tied 0-0 with Sweden on October 22 and tied 1-1 with belt. The WBC has appointed him as “champion emeritus.” American Lowell Brownfield (11-9-1, 4 KO) at the Lithuania on October 24. This is first time that Malta has Klitschko (45-2, 41 KO), who has not had a title defense in • Scottrade Center in St. Louis, Mo. hosted a UEFA final tournament and that it was represent- 15 months, would automatically get a shot at the title upon ed at any UEFA final tournament. This is also the last time his return. Klitschko, who has been involved with the Euro- On November 4, super middleweight Artem Redko that an eight-team final tournament will be held, as the for- Maidan protests in Ukraine, stated: “I want to thank the (20-2-2, 11 KO) lost by a sixth-round TKO (out of 10) mat will be expanded to 16 when Bulgaria hosts in 2015. WBC and its president, Don Jose Sulaiman, for the support against• Russia’s Maxim Vlasov (26-1-0, 12 KO) at the in our fight for democracy and freedom in Ukraine. It was Basket Hall in Krasnodar, Russian Federation. and is a great honor to hold the WBC title, and I’ve always On November 15 Michel Platini, UEFA president, told done it with pride. … Right now, my full concentration is on Welterweight Vyacheslav Senchenko (34-1-0, 23 KO) President Vladimir Putin that the idea of a merged politics in Ukraine, and I feel that the people need me there. lost to Briton Kell Brook (30-0-0, 20 KO) by a fourth-round Russian-Ukrainian• soccer league (Unified Football League) My brother Wladimir [the unified heavyweight champion] TKO• of 12 in the IBF title eliminator fight on October 26 at goes against the principles of European soccer’s governing will ensure more sporting success and I will, as always, sup- Motorpoint Arena in Sheffield, U.K. body. The Kremlin backed the plan to combine 80 teams port him as much as he currently supports me in my politi- from Russia and Ukraine into a four-division structure, Mariia Badulina holds the top spot for women’s 69-kg cal fight.” The vacant title will be determined by a fight with future expansion into other post-Soviet countries. (super welterweight) division, as ranked by the Amateur between the mandatory challenger Klitschko was to face, FIFA, the world soccer governing body, and its president, International Boxing Association on December 1. Bermane Stiverne (23-1-1, 20 KO), and Cristobal Arreola • Sepp Blatter, called the proposed league “impossible.” (36-3, 31 KO), the top two contenders in the WBC rankings. Soccer Russian support for the project comes from Sergei Ivanov, chief of staff, and Gazprom CEO Alexei Miller, a close confi- On December 14 Ukraine’s Ice Palace Terminal in In UEFA Europa League play, three Ukrainian clubs are dant of Mr. Putin. Brovary, Ukraine, hosted a boxing night. Cruiserweight in second place in their respective groups and will advance to the knockout stage with 32 teams. Chornomorets Odesa Oleksandr• Usyk (1-0-0, 1 KO) defeated Epifanio Mendoza • On November 8, Andriy Shevchenko received his of Ecuador with a fourth-round (out of six) TKO; super is in second place in Group B after six matches played, with coaching A certificate from the House of Football in 10 points, three wins, one draw and two losses, with six lightweight Serhiy Fedchenko lost to Felix Lora of the Ukraine.• There are two degrees of certification, and for Dominican Republic by split decision after 12 rounds (119- goals for and six against. Odesa defeated PSV Sheva to work as a head coach of a UEFA club, he needs a 112, 113-114, 112-114); middleweight Maxim Bursak (28- (Netherlands) 1-0, Dinamo Zagreb 2-1 on November 28 professional license, as regulated by the UEFA Convention. 1-1, 12 KO) defeated Georgian Gari Abajian (20-15-1, 6 KO) and tied 1-1 with Ludogorets (Bulgaria) on November 7; by unanimous decision after eight rounds (80-72, 80-72, Odesa lost to Ludogorets 0-1 on October 24. Dnipro Futsal 80-72); welterweight Viktor Plotnikov defeated Valery Dnipropetrovsk is in second place in Group E, with 12 Ukraine is in Group A of the UEFA Futsal Euro final Brazhnik (30-0-1, 17 KO) with a TKO in the first round of points after six matches, with four wins and two losses, 11 tournament group stage. The group also includes Belgium goals for and five against. Dnipro lost to Fiorentina 1-2 on eight; and heavyweight Alex Mazikin (14-9-2, 4 KO) lost to and Romania. Hosted by Belgium, the final tournament December 12, defeated Pandurii Targu Jiu (Romania) 4-1 • Vladimir Tereshkin (17-0-1, 8 KO) of Russia by unanimous runs January 28through February 8, 2014. The top two on November 28, defeated Pacos de Ferreira (Portugal) 2-0 decision after eight rounds (77-73, 77-73, 77-72). teams from each group will advance to the quarterfinal on November 7, and won 2-0 against Pacos on October 24. round. The main round of the tournament was held in Dynamo Kyiv is in second place in Group G, with 10 points In the World Series of Boxing, Ukraine’s Otamans are March, with Ukraine in second place in Group 7, which following six matches, with three wins, two losses and one in first place in Group A (9 points) with 13 wins and two included Slovenia (first place), Turkey and England. draw, with 11 goals for and seven against. Dynamo defeat- losses.• The Otamans defeated Italia Thunder 4-1 on Ukraine plays against Romania on January 30, 2014, at December 13 at The Terminal in Brovary, Ukraine. Vadym ed Rapid Wien (Austria) 3-1 on December 12, lost to Genk (Belgium) 1-3 on November 28, defeated Thun Lotto Arena in Antwerp, Belgium, and against Belgium on Kudryakov defeated Giancarlo Conselmo (light flyweight); February 1, 2014. Mykola Butsenko lost to Khedafi Djelkhir (bantamweight); (Switzerland) 2-0 on November 7, and defeated Thun Evaldas Petrauskas defeated Branimir Stankovic (light wel- again 3-0 on October 24. In the Round of 32, Dnipro face Tennis terweight); Dmytro Mytrofanov defeated Michel Tavares Tottenham Hotspur; Shakhtar Donetsk will play Viktoria Sergiy Stakhovsky made it to the quarterfinals of a sin- (middleweight); and Siarhei Karneyeu defeated Celemente Plzen; Chornomorets Odesa will meet Olympique gles indoor tournament in Bratislava, Slovakia, on Russo (heavyweight). Ukraine defeated the Argentina Lyonnais; and Dynamo Kyiv will be up against Valencia. November 4. Stakhovsky won in the first round against Condors 5-0 on December 6 at The Terminal and defeated • Shakhtar Donetsk is in third place in Group A of the Andrej Martin (Slovakia) 7-5, 6-4; in the second round the U.S.A. Knockouts 4-1 on November 16 at the Sports UEFA Champions League, with eight points after six match- Palace in Kyiv. The November 23 match against Team against Marius Copil (Romania) 6-4, 6-4; and lost to Jan- es played, with two wins, two draws and two losses, with Germany was postponed until March 8, 2014. The • Lennard Struff (Germany) 6-4, 1-6, 6-7(3). Stakhovsky is seven goals for and six against. Shakhtar lost to Otamans’ next match is against the Algeria Desert Hawks ranked 98th by the ATP. Manchester United 0-1 on December 10, defeated Real on January 11, 2014, in Algeria. Group B includes Cuba Sociedad (Spain) 4-0 on November 27, tied 0-0 with Bayer Domadores (first place), Astana Arlans Kazakhstan, Alexandr Dolgopolov was eliminated in the first round Leverkusen on November 5, and lost 0-4 against Russian Boxing Team, Azerbaijan Baku Fires, Mexico of the ATP World Tour Masters 1000 Paris on October 28. Leverkusen on October 23. Shakhtar’s third-place finish in Guerreros and Hussars Poland. Dolgopolov• lost to Nicolas Mahut (France) 6-7(6), 1-6. the group relegates it to join the other Ukrainian clubs in Dolgopolov is ranked 57th by the ATP. Dolgpolov defeated the Europa League knockout stage. Ismayl Sillakh (21-1-0, 17 KO) lost by a second-round Kenny De Schepper (France) 6-4, 6-4, and lost to Grigor knockout to Sergey Kovalev (22-0-1, 20 KO) of Russia on Dimitrov (Bulgaria) 3-6, 2-6, at the indoor tournament in Basel, Switzerland, on October 21. November• 30 at Pepsi Coliseum in Quebec City. Kovalev Group 5 of the UEFA U-21 tournament. After three matches retained his WBO light heavyweight title. played,• Ukraine’s Ukraine U-21 had team two tied wins with and Latvia one loss,for third with place seven in At the Moscow indoor tournament on October 14, goals for and four against. Latvia played five matches. The Alexandr Dolgopolov had a bye in the first round, and was Light heavyweight Oleksander Chervyak (13-2-1, 4 group was led by Croatia (15 points), Switzerland (9 defeated by Mikail Kukuhin (Kazakhstan) 4-6, 4-6; in dou- KO) lost by a sixth-round TKO to Nadjib Mohammedi (33- points), and Liechtenstein (0 points). Ukraine defeated • bles, Dolgopolov was paired with Sergiy Stakhovsky, and 3-0,• 19 KO) of France on November 30 in Marseille, France. Switzerland 2-1 on November 18 and Ukraine’s next lost in the round of 16 against Ivo Karlovic (Croatia) and matches are to be played on May 28, 2014, against Croatia; Heavyweight Vyacheslav Glazkov (15-0-1, 11 KO) won on June 4, 2014, against Liechtenstein; on September 4, Frank Moser (Germany), 6-4, 3-6, 8-10. Elina Svitolina lost by unanimous decision against American Garrett Wilson 2014; against Switzerland; and on September 8, 2014, in the first round against Alize Cornet (France) 5-7, 3-6; (13-6-1,• 7 KO) on November 16 at Turning Stone Casino in against Liechtenstein. The top two teams of each group and Lesia Tsurenko lost to Svetlana Kuznetsova (Russia) in Verona, N.Y. Judges scored the fight 97-93, 98-92, 99-91. advance to the playoffs. The final stage is hosted by the the first round, 5-7, 2-6. Tsurenko is ranked in 68th palce Czech Republic and is scheduled for June 17-30, 2015. by the WTA. Cruiserweight Oleksandr Usyk made his professional debut on November 9 at the Sports Palace in Kyiv against Ukraine’s UEFA U-19 team has drawn Group 1 of the At the WTA indoor tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, Mexico’s• Felipe Romero (16-8-1, 11 KO) with a TKO in the Elite Round, with England, Montenegro and Scotland. Elina Svitolina lost in the first round against Anastasia fifth round. Also on the night’s card, light heavyweight Matches• are to begin on May 24, with Ukraine facing Pavlyuchenkova• (Russia) 2-6, 4-6; in the second round she Vyacheslav Uzelkov (30-3, 19 KO) defeated American Scotland in its opening match. The draw was made in was eliminated by Simona Halep (Romania) 6-1, 6-1. Jaidon Condrington (21-4, 17 KO) with a sixth-round TKO; Nyon, France, on November 28. The tournament final is Svitolina is ranked 45th by the WTA. super middleweight Andriy Danychkin (0-8-1) lost to hosted by Hungary, which has a bye to join the Elite Round Aslambek Idigov (2-0-0, 1 KO) by unanimous decision (40- finalists. The final stage is to take place on July 19-31, Olympics 36, 40-36, 39-37) after four rounds; welterweight 2014. In the qualifying round, Ukraine finished in second Ukraine has spent nearly 20 million hrv in prepara- Mykhaylo Andriyets (0-0-0) lost by mixed decision (38-38, place in Group 13 after three matches played, with two tion for the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Serhiy 39-38, 40-36) against Khasan Baysangurov (1-0-0, 0 KO) of wins, one draw and no losses, with eight goals for and two Bubka,• president of the National Olympic Committee of Russia after the fourth round; heavyweight Ivan against. Ukraine defeated Estonia 3-1 on October 10, Ukraine, announced the spending in a report during the Tkachenko (1-0-0, 1 KO) won against Kostyantyn Gavrylov defeated Malta 0-4 and tied 1-1 with Russia. XXVIII General Assembly of the NOC. Bubka supports the (0-1-0) wth a TKO in the first round of four; super light- establishment of grants for the top 20 athletes in winter weight Kostyantyn Novosedlyuk (0-0-0) lost against Azeri On November 28 in Nyon, France, the Elite Round of sports, which will ensure an effective preparation process. Agail Alyshev (19-5-2, 13 KO) by a second-round TKO (out the U-17 UEFA tournament was announced. Ukraine has of six); and super lightweight Artem Savenko (0-0-0) drawn• Group 7, which includes Portugal (group host), (Continued on page 14) 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52

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TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL WALTER HONCHARYK (973) 292-9800 x3040 or e-mail [email protected] “This program is being implemented from November 2012 to February 2014. The SERVICES SERVICES PROFESSIONALS amount of its financing is about 2 million hrv,” Bubka said. Ravil Safiullin, minister of youth and sports, noted that equipment and apparel worth 5.4 million hrv would be bought for the Olympic athletes.

The Lviv City Council, headed by mayor Andriy Sadovyy, and Sergey Bubka, president• of Ukraine’s NOC, on November 5 signed a declaration expressing interest to host the 2022 Winter Olympics. Other expressions of interest have come from Kazakhstan, Germany, China, Poland and Norway. СТЕФАН ВЕЛЬГАШ Athletics OPPORTUNITIES Ліцензований Продавець Страхування Життя On October 23, Ukraine’s Mariya EARN EXTRA INCOME! STEPHAN J. WELHASCH Ryemyen was confirmed as the new Licensed Life Insurance Agent 60-meter• European indoor champion after The Ukrainian Weekly is looking Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. the IAAF stripped Bulgarian gold medalist for advertising sales agents. Tezdzhan Naimova and issued a lifetime For additional information contact 548 Snyder Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, Run your advertisement here, Tel.: 908-508-1728 • Fax: (973) 292-0900 ban on September 17 for her second dop- The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. in The Ukrainian Weekly’s CLASSIFIEDS section. e-mail: [email protected] ing offense. Naimova was forced to return her gold medal from the European Indoor Athletics Championships in Gothenburg, Sweden, on March 1-3. France’s Myriam Soumare, who finished third, was awarded the silver medal, and fourth-place finisher Ivet Lalova (Bulgaria) will receive the bronze medal. Previously, Naimova was banned for two years for manipulating a doping sample. At the European champion- ship, she tested positive for the anabolic steroid Drostanolone. Biathlon Ukraine’s women’s biathlon team of Juliya Dzhyma, Vita Semerenko, Valja Semerenko• and Olena Pidhrushna, won the 4x6-kilometer race at the Olympic qualifier biathlon World Cup in Hochfilzen, Austria, on December 7. The team missed just three targets and avoided penalty loops, and fin- ished with a time of 1:13:9.2 seconds. Pidhrushna’s commanding lead allowed her to carry a Ukrainian flag for the last part of the race. Motorsports Team Ferrari Ukraine won first place in the GT Sprint International Series Championship• on October 14 in Maranello, Italy. Team Ukraine won with 286 points, and the driver’s title went to Ferrari’s Andriy Kruhlyk. The team also successfully completed its race season, winning two major awards during the sixth stage of the Ferrari Challenge Europe 2013 in Imola, Italy, on September 29. Pilot Serhiy Chukanov was the leader in the prestigious Trofeo Pirelli ranking, and Andriy Lybid won the bronze medal in the Coppa Shell rankings. In team standings, Team Ukraine won the top results, and included team members Kruhlyk, Lybid, Chukanov, Oleksiy Tamarazov, Ruslan Tsyplakov and Italian Raffaele Gianmaria. This was the second season for Team Ukraine.

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interference in [the affairs of] a sovereign Western politicians not to interfere in people or to disappoint them and risk NEWSBRIEFS state.” Mr. Medvedev said the public pro- Ukraine’s internal affairs. The statement descending into chaos and violence.” tests that erupted after the Ukrainian gov- was unanimously backed by the 444 depu- (Ukrinform) (Continued from page 2) ernment refused to sign a key trade deal ties who participated in the vote, an Ukrinform correspondent in Russia report- Amnesty International condemns violence quickly responded that the government with the EU in favor of strengthening trade ed on December 10. “The State Duma is remained serious about the negotiations ties with Russia was a matter only the KYIV – Amnesty International accused calling on all opposition forces in Ukraine and did not treat Mr. Fule’s tweet as the for- Ukrainian people could resolve. He said the Berkut riot police of disproportionate to return to the constitutional field, stop mal position of the bloc. (RFE/RL Ukrainian that “Ukrainian society will have to over- use of force in the riots on Bankova Street illegal actions and resolve all problems fac- Service, with reporting by the Associated come a tectonic split that has formed” in and insisted on an independent investiga- ing the country in strict accordance with Press, Agence France-Presse and Reuters) the country. Mr. Medvedev said the “split” tion, Amnesty International Ukraine direc- threatened Ukraine’s stability and even “its the national legislation of Ukraine,” read tor Tetiana Mazur told reporters on Ashton, Lavrov on Kyiv’s ‘free choice’ existence” and added that Russia was natu- the document. The statement also December 4. “We strongly condemn the rally “greatly alarmed.” (RFE/RL, based on expressed the “particular concern” of violent crackdown on demonstrators by BRUSSELS – The European Union and Russian deputies in connection with the reporting by Interfax, ITAR-TASS and the Berkut riot police, as they used force Russia have both said Ukraine should have a open interference of “foreign statesmen in Reuters) disproportionately on Bankova Street (this “free choice” when it comes to choosing the internal affairs of sovereign Ukraine,” has been caught on tape),” Ms. Mazur said. whether to pursue closer ties with the West Heorhii Gongadze’s mother dies who it said “are openly calling to oppose She added that Amnesty International calls or with Moscow. Russian Foreign Affairs the decisions of the legally elected govern- KYIV – The mother of Ukrainian journal- on the Ukrainian authorities “to solve the Minister Sergei Lavrov made the statement ment of the country, making their contribu- to journalists after he met in Brussels with ist Heorhii Gongadze (who was killed in problem of riots on Bankova Street legally, September 2000), Lesia Gongadze, died on tion to the aggravation of the political situa- the 28 EU foreign ministers on December tion.” The Duma called on Western politi- not politically.” (Ukrinform) 16. “We discussed Ukraine and that it was November 30, according to TSN. She was cians to “stop putting external pressure on Ukraine on UNESCO executive board our common agreement that everyone 68. Kyiv’s Pechersk District Court on January 29 found the former chief of the the policy of a fraternal country for us,” should respect the sovereignty of any coun- KYIV – Ukraine has become a member of Department of External Surveillance at the because the geopolitical choice of Ukraine try, including Ukraine and everyone should the executive board of UNESCO for 2013- Internal Affairs Ministry, Oleksiy Pukach, is a domestic and sovereign right of its peo- allow the people to make their free choice of 2017, the Foreign Affairs Ministry guilty of the journalist’s murder and sen- ple. The Duma also called on all political how they want to develop their country and forces in Ukraine to find a way out of the announced in mid-November. The elections how they want to develop their state,” Mr. tenced him to life imprisonment with con- fiscation of property. (Ukrinform) current situation by peaceful means, in the took place on November 13 during the 37th Lavrov said. At a separate press briefing interests of the Ukrainian people. Session of the General Conference of after the talks, EU foreign policy chief Fule: Rallies continue Vilnius summit (Ukrinform) UNESCO. Of the 185 member states of Catherine Ashton agreed that free choice UNESCO that participated in the vote, KYIV – European Commissioner for was fundamental for every country but Nuland: U.S. stands with Ukrainians Ukraine’s candidacy was supported by 169 added, “it’s very normal for countries to Enlargement and European Neighborhood KYIV – The United States supports countries. “The election of Ukraine to this have agreements with many other coun- Policy Stefan Fule has said rallies in sup- Ukrainians in their aspiration to get closer governing body of UNESCO will help tries.” Ms. Ashton also said signing a key port of Ukraine’s European integration are to the European Union and calls on the strengthen the reputation of Ukraine as an political and trade deal with the EU would the continuation of the Vilnius summit. Ukrainian government to listen to its peo- active and responsible member state of serve Ukraine’s economic and political inter- Speaking during the debate on the results ple, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State UNESCO, which makes a significant contri- ests best. “We believe that the [Association] of the Vilnius summit, which is being held Victoria Nuland said at the 20th Ministerial bution to the activities of the organization, Agreement provides the best way to address at the European Parliament in Strasbourg, Council of the Organization for Security and including with regard to the implementation Ukraine’s short-term economic challenges. France, on December 10, he said, “The Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) in Kyiv on of initiatives to promote international coop- [Ukraine’s] signature too would send a pow- Vilnius summit seems to be continuing in December 5. “We stand with the people of eration in the field of science, education and erful signal of confidence to international the streets and squares of Kyiv and other Ukraine who see their future in Europe. We culture,” the Foreign Affairs Ministry said. markets and to financial institutions. And it Ukrainian cities. The massive support for urge the Ukrainian government to listen to The executive board is one of only two also serves as a blueprint for political and European integration that has been shown the voices of its people who want to live in (along with the General Conference) govern- economic reforms and therefore long term by Ukrainian citizens over recent weeks freedom,” she said. “This is Ukraine’s ing bodies of UNESCO; the board consists of development perspectives.” (RFE/RL) suggests that a large part of the population has made up its mind about where Ukraine moment. To meet the aspirations of the 58 member states of UNESCO. (Ukrinform) Medvedev cites EU ‘interference’ should go,” the commissioner said. Mr. Fule also said he firmly believes that Ukraine MOSCOW – Russian Prime Minister У глибокому смутку ділимося болючою вісткою Dmitry Medvedev has described the recent and the European Union “have been bound visits of European Union officials to restive in association.” (Ukrinform) з рідними та знайомими, що 14 грудня 2013 року на 101-му році життя відійшла у вічність наша Ukraine as “crude interference” in the Russian Duma on situation in Ukraine internal politics of Russia’s neighbor. найдорожча Мама, Бабця і Прабабця According to December 13 press reports, MOSCOW – The Russian State Duma has Mr. Medvedev said the appearance of EU adopted a statement on the situation in св. п. officials at pro-EU demonstrations in Kyiv Ukraine, in which it urged the Ukrainian “cannot be called anything else but crude opposition “to stop illegal actions” and Апольонія Поля Книш нар. 11 січня 1912 року у Львові. Довголітня учителька школи св. Юра в Ню-Йорку, колишній член McCain accuses... European part of the world, rather than Головної Управи СУА, колишня Голова 64-го Відділу СУА, Організа- Russia and not only do they want that but тор-комендантка перших пластових таборів в Америці - Бабилон - (Continued from page 1) they’re very tired of the heavy corruption Наровсбурґ - Кергонксон - Вовча Тропа, Пл. сен. Керівництва куреня that’s there and also the lack of economic „Характерники“. Yanukovych, under which Russia has prom- development, which they see in Europe.” ised Ukraine $15 billion in loans and The senator, who has strongly con- Панахида була відправлена в середу, 18 грудня 2013 року, cheaper natural gas. demned the use of force to disperse pro- в похоронному заведенні Hines-Rinaldi, Silver Spring, Maryland. “I think the Russians are trying to keep tests, said Washington should consider Похоронні Відправи відбулися в четвер, 19 грудня 2013 року, в Ukraine from joining the EU. One of the sanctions if violence was used against Українському католицькому соборі Пресвятої Родини у Вашінґтоні, leaders of the coalition [Batkivshchyna peaceful protesters. “I couldn’t give you the Д.К., а опісля, в п’ятницю, 20 грудня 2013 року, на цвинтарі св. Андрія opposition party leader Arseniy] Yatsenyuk exact kind of sanctions. But, as you know, Первозваного в С. Бавнд-Бруку, Н. Дж. said, ‘Free cheese is only found in a mouse- we passed the Magnitsky Bill as the result Залишилися у глибокому смутку: trap,’ and I think that he’s right there,” Sen. of the needless murder of Sergei Magnitsky McCain said. and that targeted individuals,” he said. діти - Марта Базарко з чоловіком Нестором While in Ukraine, the senator met with “That would be the kind of a model but - Роман Книш з дружиною Любою Ukrainian officials and opposition leaders. again only if there was violence against внуки - Данило Базарко з дружиною Танею He also addressed an opposition rally and peaceful demonstrators.” - Діяна МекКей з чоловіком Скатом viewed Independence Square, where pro- Sen. McCain said he had been pleased - Роман Книш з дружиною Кейт EU protesters have gathered in past weeks. - Марко Книш з дружиною Сарою with Washington’s response to the crisis, Sen. McCain told RFE/RL that he had правнуки - Mатейко, Андрійко, Катерина, Алекса, Вікторія, including Secretary of State John Kerry’s been impressed by the tens of thousands of Мія, Роман, Марко strong condemnation of the crackdown. protesters who have taken to the streets родини - Мельник, Дицьо, Миськів, Базарко, Перфецькі, over President Yanukovych’s decision to The senator expressed hope that the Гошовські. United States will continue to stand up for shelve the anticipated signing of a pact on Замість квітів на свіжу могилу Покійної, просимо складати пожертви на: closer ties with the European Union. Ukrainian protesters in the name of human He said witnessing thousands of demon- rights. He added that the future of Ukraine Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family strators braving the “bitter cold” and stand- will be determined by the Ukrainian people. 4250 Harewood Rd NE, Washington, DC 20017 ing up for their demands was “one of the The Ukrainian Museum most moving experiences” he’d ever had. Copyright 2013, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ 222 East 6th St. Sen. McCain, the 2008 Republican nomi- New York, NY 10003 nee who lost the presidential race to Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, Barack Obama, said he believed the majori- Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see Вічна Їй пам’ять! ty of people in Ukraine want to be aligned http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-rus- with the West. “They want to be part of the sia-mccain-/25204236.html). 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52

anism involving Russia. Mr. Yanukovych investigation by the Procurator General’s Ukraine’s Euro-Maidan... declines to authorize the memorandum Office, indicating that he didn’t give the without the presence of Russian diplomats order. Mr. Azarov’s Facebook page says he (Continued from page 3) in the working group. is “deeply indignant and concerned” about the maidan’s violent dispersal. University in Kyiv and Uzhhorod National November 30 Ms. Tymoshenko calls on protesters to University. Education Minister Dmytro - remain on the country’s maidans until the Tabachnyk issues a statement urging uni- pher Gleb Garanich receives a blow to his Yanukovych• administration is ousted. Mr. versity students not to attend protests. head• Just and after is bloodied midnight, by BerkutReuters police photogra mak- Klitschko calls upon Western governments November 27 ing their first attempt to clear the maidan. to apply economic sanctions against the Suspected of delivering the blow is Berkut Yanukovych administration. senior lieutenant Yevhen Antonov. 12 universities walk from the maidan to December 1 the• AboutPresidential 15,000 studentsAdministration representing on begin to violently disperse the Euro- Journalists with the “Dorozhnyi Bankova Street to submit a petition Maidan,• At 4 where a.m. about there are1,000 up Berkutto 400 protestofficers- Kontrol” (Road Control) news site submit demanding the signing of the Association ers. The officers beat them with their 28 •complaints to the Procurator General on Agreement. batons, kicking them and dragging them to crimes committed by police officers during paddy wagons. Berkut officers injure 72 the November 30 attack on protesters. to Kyiv. Traffic police block buses to Kyiv. protesters, 10 of whom are hospitalized. A Kyiv district court forbids protests • Many train stations stop selling tickets- Among the injured are six students, four throughout Kyiv between December 1 and lutions supporting the Cabinet decision to journalists and two foreigners. Thirty-five January• 7. halt• TheEuro-integration Crimean Parliament and condemning passes reso the protesters are arrested, and all are released Hundreds of thousands – up to a mil- pro-EU protests. that day. Some protesters flee to St. lion, according to some estimates – of November 28 Michael’s Cathedral and take shelter. Ukrainians• engage in a raucous protest in At 9 a.m. the Berkut arrive at the cathe- central Kyiv, demanding the signing of the Vilnius, EU Enlargement Commissioner dral, which they are prevented from enter- EU Association Agreement, the govern- Stefan• At Fulethe Eastern dismisses Partnership the request Summit by the in ing• by newly arrived protesters. Thousands ment’s ouster and punishment for those Yanukovych administration for financial of concerned Kyiv residents gather at St. who authorized the police brutality the Zenon Zawada aid of $220 million over eight years ($27.5 Michael’s Square throughout the day to prior day. Protesters set up their own barri- Demonstrators, mostly from the Svoboda nationalist party, on December 8 built million per year). “That sum, even if to express their outrage, among them at least cades and tents; activists take control of the Trade Union Building, which becomes the barricades below the Cabinet of divide it over 10 years, would account for a dozen ambassadors from EU countries, Euro-Maidan’s headquarters and supply Ministers building on Hrushevsky Street. 10 percent of Ukraine’s GDP per year,” he including EU Representative to Ukraine Jan depot. Activists storm the Kyiv City Council, says. Tombinski. By the evening, the crowd its session on St. Michael’s Square in Kyiv. grows to more than 7,000. breaking its exterior windows and doors The Lviv Oblast Council calls for a strike and and taking it under control. EU and U.S. the evening, telling EU leaders at an infor- The Internal Affairs Ministry announc- full mobilization to support Kyiv’s Euro- ambassadors to Ukraine condemn the mal• receptionMr. Yanukovych that he arrivesfaces very in Vilniuslarge eco in- es it cleared the maidan on behalf of the Maidan. The Kyiv Oblast Council condemns attacks on state buildings. nomic threats from Russia. Kyiv• City State Administration in order to the November 30 beating of peaceful pro- State-sponsored provocateurs, led by - prepare it for the holidays, including setting testers. Dmytro Korchynskyi and 300 members of ful protesters on the Euro-Maidan with up its Christmas tree. More than 10,000 protesters fill his• Bratstvo organization, storm the pepper• In the spray. evening, “titushky” attack peace The U.S. State Department condemns Hrushevsky Street in front of the Cabinet of the violence against peaceful protesters. Presidential Administration using a front- Ministers• and Parliament buildings, block- November 29 • In a joint statement issued by EU wheel loader; they are accompanied by ing access to both. Foreign Affairs and Security Policy Chief about a hundred titushky. The provoca- Mr. Yanukovych tells Ukrainian TV its initialing ceremony with Georgia and Catherine• Ashton and EU Enlargement teurs spray tear gas and throw flares and journalists that law enforcement authori- Moldova.• The Eastern Mr. Yanukovych Partnership confirmssummit holds his Commissioner Stefan Fule, the EU con- cobblestones at the soldiers protecting the ties• “got carried away” and says that “some- decision to not sign the Association demns the excessive use of force used to administration. Joining the provocateurs in thing could have provoked them towards Agreement. disperse the peaceful demonstrators in attacking the soldiers are genuine protest- this,” adding that the police should have Kyiv. The governments of Poland, Great ers, such as Tryzub nationalists. Oligarch found ways to minimize the consequences Institutions conducts a random inspection Britain, Germany and Italy recall their Petro Poroshenko pleads for calm before of their deeds. Several investigative groups of •the The National State InspectionUniversity of Kyiv-MohylaEducational ambassadors to Ukraine to explain the situ- being pelted with objects and shoved aside. have been created and the courts will even- Academy. ation in the country. Several thousand officers of the more tually determine responsibility, he says. Presidential Administration Chair experienced Berkut forces lead an assault The Crimean Parliament issues a reso- Liubchych, Kyiv journalists with the Internet Serhiy Lyovochkin submits his resignation, to •force protesters off Bankova Street, lution calling for Mr. Yanukovych “to use all livestream• Journalist Hromadske Dmytro TV, Hnap are andbeaten Yakiv by which• is rejected by Mr. Yanukovych. He spraying tear gas, throwing sonic grenades, available• means to restore civic order, not titushky at Mariyinskyi Palace in Kyiv. Their has since remained in his post. swinging their batons and beating all in stopping at declaring a state of emergency, camera is destroyed and flash card stolen. The first secretary of Ukraine’s their path. Protesters injure 162 police and if necessary.” The Odesa Oblast Council asks Embassy in Canada, Natalia Holub, submits soldiers, hospitalizing 92 of them, as later for the president to not allow the blockade Pyatt warns the Ukrainian government her• resignation. alleged by Mr. Azarov, but many injuries of government buildings. against• U.S. using Ambassador force to to disperse Ukraine the Geoffrey Euro- Party of Regions National Deputy were alleged to have been inflicted by state- U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Geoffrey Maidan protesters. Mykhailo Chechetov blames the protesters sponsored provocateurs. Law enforcement Pyatt says there was no justification for the - for• getting injured because they failed to authorities injure 165, hospitalizing 109 of violent• dispersal of the maidan. European tion of President Yanukovych. clear the maidan for the Christmas tree and them, and arrest nine, filing 11 criminal Parliament Chair Martin Schulz expresses • The Euro-Maidan calls for the resigna ice skating rink to be set up. charges. More than 30 journalists are deep concern about the events, particularly Serhii Arbuzov presents the EU leadership Party of Regions National Deputy Inna injured, including American Joseph the use of provocation to justify the brutali- with• Ukraine’sa memorandum First Viceon forming Prime a Minister bilateral Bohoslovska submits her resignation from Sywenkyj, a photographer for The New ty of police. working group to create a road map to the• party and faction and calls for Mr. York Times, and Ukrainian Sergei Mr. Putin tells journalists “the events in implement the agreement, assess the eco- Yanukovych’s resignation. Chuzakov, a photographer for the Ukraine no longer resemble a revolution, nomic damage and relax IMF loan condi- The presidential website posts a state- Associated Press. but• a pogrom. In my view, they’re little tions. The EU leadership agrees to the ment from Mr. Yanukovych in which he says A few hundred protesters – claimed by related to relations between Ukraine and memorandum, except for a proposal to cre- he •is “deeply indignant” and condemns the Ukrayinska Pravda to be provocateurs – the EU.” In his view, the events were “pre- ate a permanent trilateral consulting mech- maidan’s violent dispersal. He calls for an attack• Berkut officers at the Lenin monu- pared” for the March 2015 presidential ment, hospitalizing nearly 50, eight of elections. whom suffered burns or broken bones, as alleged by the Internal Affairs Ministry. December 3 Earlier that evening, about 150 people in The Verkhovna Rada holds a session to masks attempt to throw cables on the discuss the weekend’s violence. Prime Lenin statue to bring it down, before Minister• Azarov apologizes on behalf of the Berkut arrive and begin arresting them. government for the bloody dispersal of the Kyiv Police Chief Valerii Koriak submits maidan, assuring that investigations are his resignation, which is not accepted by taking place and the guilty will be pun- Internal• Affairs Minister Zakharchenko, ished. He demands that protesters unblock who publicly apologizes for the excessive the Cabinet building, threatening criminal use of force but does not submit his own charges against them. Opposition leaders resignation. muster only 186 votes in favor of dismiss- The presidium of the Crimean ing the Cabinet, 40 votes short of the Parliament states that the opposition’s majority. actions• threaten the state’s political and Ten of thousands of demonstrators fill economic stability, its integrity and the very Hrushevsky Street in front of the Cabinet foundations of constitutional order. and• Parliamentary to demand the govern- December 2 ment’s dismissal, preventing Mr. Azarov from entering. The leaders of the Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk Mr. Yatsenyuk demands criminal Taras Khimchak, Euromaidan Journalist Collective and Ternopil city councils declare a peace- The scene on the Euro-Maidan on December 10. ful •strike. The Ternopil Oblast Council holds • (Continued on page 17) No. 51-52 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 17

National Deputy Lesia Orobets on her Ukraine’s Euro-Maidan... Facebook page. (Continued from page 16) December 6 charges be filed against Minister Amnesty International launches an Zakharchenko. Journalists identify some of urgent global campaign with the goal of the Berkut officers who engaged in the defending• the nine demonstrators impris- November 30 assault on protesters. oned during the December 1 clashes on Prosecutors begin filing criminal charg- Bankova Street. Their arrests for two es against those participating in a motorcade months violates the Criminal Procedural to •support the Euro-Maidan by blocking Code, which limits such action to when access to the Cabinet and central streets. there’s overwhelming proof that a suspect A Kyiv district court extends to two has committed a crime, says Tetiana Mazur, months the arrest of eight suspects impli- the organization’s Ukraine director. cated• in the December 1 clashes on Mr. Medvedchuk tells the Ekho Moskvy Bankova Street. One man is charged with radio network that “Ukraine’s split is a injuring police officers, alleged to have car- proven• fact. Moreover, I can demonstrate ried a knife and explosives; charges faced that politically, legally, simply in life.” He by others include resisting law enforce- adds that Kyiv’s mentality is closer to west- ment organs and threatening the life of a ern Ukraine. He condemns the protesters: police officer. “They can’t take over government buildings The procurator general demands lists and block transport routes. They can’t act from Shevchenko National University of illegally in response to the government’s students• and instructors absent from class- illegal acts.” Zenon Zawada es on November 29, as well as activists who Ukraine’s government and opposition Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Borys Gudziak prays with Euro-Maidan participants on encouraged students to attend protests. approve a plan proposed by Council of the morning of December 11, just hours after the Berkut raid. Europe• General Secretary Thorbjorn December 4 Jagland to investigate the November 30 vio- on them to remove Mr. Yanukovych from the perimeters. The maidan is fully barricaded from all lent dispersal of the maidan. A supervisory office before the March 2015 presidential The Shevchenko District Court issues a sides. Euro-Maidan commander and group will consist of a representative of the elections. “When one corrupt person uncon- ruling approving a forcible removal of dem- National• Deputy Andrii Parubii announces opposition, government and Europe. stitutionally doesn’t allow you to use your onstrators• from the Trade Union Building 2,800 volunteer soldiers in its defense Mr. Yanukovych travels to Sochi and power, doesn’t allow you to hold honest on the Maidan. detachment. Hundreds of protesters block meets with Mr. Putin to discuss trade and elections, doesn’t allow you to peacefully The Euro-Maidan in Kyiv is the biggest the central entrance to the Cabinet build- economic• cooperation and prepare for a gather and express your will, then you have pro-EU demonstration in its entire history, ing; the crowd grows to several thousand strategic partnership agreement. The all, I underline, all constitutional grounds to said• European Parliament Deputy Guy by noon. Berkut forces block access to the Customs Union is not discussed and no move towards direct rule of the people by Verhofstadt. Ms. Ashton arrives in Kyiv and nearby Rada building; inside, opposition documents related to it are prepared or peaceful and lawful means,” she declares in meets with Mr. Yanukovych for three and a deputies block the tribune. Mr. Azarov signed, the Russian presidential press-ser- a letter read by her daughter Yevhenia. half hours, discussing “all the necessary vice reports the next day. Edward Lucas, issues,” tweets Maja Kosijancic, her press threatens criminal charges against those December 9 blocking the Cabinet building. He also the international editor for The Economist, secretary. She visits the Maidan afterwards, threatens not to send state funds to the reports that Mr. Yanukovych signed a stra- After surviving the night, protesters forti- just hours before the Berkut attempt to Lviv, Ivano-Frankivsk and Ternopil Oblasts tegic agreement with Russia that includes a fy their barricades and encampments clear it. for declaring strikes to participate in the requirement of joining the Customs Union. throughout• the city center. More than 50 pro- U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for protests. In return, the Ukrainian government testers stage a “lying strike” at the entrance Europe and Eurasia Victoria Nuland arrives Police file 53 charges for crimes com- receives between $5 billion and $15 billion to the procurator general’s building. in •Kyiv to meet with the opposition, after mitted between November 30 and in loans and a natural gas price of $200 per Internal Affairs Ministry troops sur- which she states the U.S. and EU are count- December• 3, the Internal Affairs Ministry thousand cubic meters, Mr. Lucas tweets, round the maidan in the afternoon, draw- ing on stabilization in Ukraine. That eve- reports on its Facebook page. citing anonymous sources. ing• expectations of a raid and calls from the ning, she meets with Mr. Yanukovych. Former Internal Affairs Minister Yurii EU leadership not to use force against President Yanukovych holds a televised Lutsenko calls for the EU to become an December 7 peaceful protesters. In the evening, Berkut roundtable discussion with Ukraine’s three intermediary• between the Ukrainian gov- Messrs. Azarov and Tabachnyk vow not special forces begin to surround the barri- former• presidents, during which he ernment and opposition in order to avoid a to punish students who participated in cades and encampments throughout the declares the need to hold accountable those violent unfolding of events and the coun- peaceful• political protests. city center and dismantle them slowly. To responsible for the November 30 and try’s international isolation. justify its actions, the Internal Affairs December 1 violence. “From both sides?” December 8 Ministry cites complaints from local resi- asks former President Leonid Kuchma. December 5 Hundreds of thousands of protesters – dents and motorists about their access “Undoubtedly, from both sides,” the presi- At a meeting with German Foreign various reports cited 500,000 to 800,000 – being denied. dent responds. During the roundtable, Mr. Affairs Minister Guido Westerwelle, Mr. return• to central Kyiv to demand the gov- Officers of the SBU and Berkut forces Yanukovych claims the government will Azarov• smears the protesters as “Nazis, ernment’s resignation and punishment for armed with automatic weapons storm the continue to implement EU-related reforms, extremists and criminals.” He tells Polish those law enforcement authorities respon- Batkivshchyna• party headquarters in Kyiv, particularly on modernizing the economy. Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski and sible for attacks on peaceful protesters. forcing those inside to lay on the floor as Signing the Association Agreement would Swedish Foreign Minister Carl Bildt that the From the stage, former political prisoner they break doors and ultimately confiscate have created “many complications” for protesters are undermining his govern- Yurii Lutsenko calls upon the opposition to its computer servers. The computers for Ukraine’s agricultural sector, Mr. ment’s ability to develop and approve legis- block government buildings until the gov- the Internet news site censor.net.ua are Yanukovych says. “We’re supposed to lation for EU integration. ernment is removed and the Association also confiscated from a nearby building. defend the interests of villagers and the Education Minister Dmytro Tabachnyk Agreement is signed. The attack is immediately condemned by agrarian market,” he says. The agreement records a video statement to university stu- Opposition forces expand their occu- Swedish Foreign Affairs Minister Bildt and also threatened the viability of Ukraine’s dents• claiming 52 police officers remain pied territory in the capital, setting up bar- Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister Linas machine-building factories, he said. hospitalized compared to four protesters. ricades• on either side of the Parliament and Linkevicius, as well as the EU foreign affairs Secretary of State John Kerry declares “That’s for all of you a reproach of your Cabinet buildings and near the Presidential chief. the U.S. government’s “disgust with the conscience,” he says, urging students not to Administration. An encampment is set up A forum of Luhansk Oblast deputies at decision• of Ukrainian authorities to meet attend any protests. down the street from the Internal Affairs all levels demand that Mr. Yanukovych the peaceful protests in Kyiv’s Maidan The procurator general files 10 crimi- Ministry. The SBU opens an investigation of “immediately• use all necessary measures to Square with riot police, tear gas and batons, nal charges against police for abuse of government seizure attempts, while the restore lawfulness in Ukraine.” The rather than with respect for democratic authority• without identifying them. None of Internal Affairs Ministry warns of criminal Crimean Parliament presidium declares the rights and human dignity.” them are arrested. charges for obstructing streets. maidan has gotten out of control. Writer and social critic Oksana About 200 protesters wearing masks – U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden calls Mr. December 11 Zabuzhko tells Radio Free Europe/Radio many of them members of the Svoboda Yanukovych to express his deep concern After a nightlong struggle with the Liberty• the December 1 provocations on party• – march from the occupied Kyiv City with• the crisis, warning against the use of Berkut, protesters remain on the maidan, Bankova Street were organized by the Council building towards the Lenin statue violence and stressing the need for de-esca- although• barricades on the maidan’s Russian Federal Security Service with the at Bessarabska Square. They throw cables lating the situation and beginning a dia- perimeter are removed in the morning by help of Viktor Medvedchuk, leader of the around it and yank the 11-foot monument logue with the opposition. maintenance workers. Protesters promptly pro-Russian Ukrainian Choice civic move- off its 22-foot black pedestal, sending it begin to build new barricades. ment, and National Security and Defense crashing down. The culprits run off amidst December 10 At about 9 a.m. on December 11, Council Secretary Andrii Kliuyev. an ecstatic crowd that takes turns smash- After midnight, Berkut forces launch Berkut units attempt to storm the Kyiv City Former Defense Ministry Anatoliy ing a sledgehammer against the fallen mon- raids to liquidate the remaining barricades Council,• only to be thwarted by at least 400 Grytsenko submits to the procurator gener- ument. Afterwards, the Svoboda party and• encampments throughout the city cen- demonstrators, who physically pushed al recordings• of radio conversations prov- takes credit for the deed while Euro- ter beyond the Maidan. State-sponsored away the bus containing soldiers. Several ing that the police planned their brutal Maidan leaders such as Ruslana Lyzhychko provocateurs create the pretext to launch hours later, hundreds of Berkut troops attack on November 30 with clear coordi- condemn it as vandalism, calling it a bar- the raids by hurling bats and spraying tear retreat from their posts at the maidan. nation among the Berkut divisions baric act. Communist Party Chair Petro gas at officers. To remove protesters, the Ukrainian Catholic Bishop Borys involved. Symonenko vows to restore the monument. Berkut forces charge in two rows to the Gudziak speaks from the maidan stage, call- Of 34 people reported missing during Ms. Tymoshenko tells the opposition to encampment centers, before splitting in ing• on Berkut troops to refrain from using the weekend’s events, 21 are found, reports not negotiate with the government, calling opposite directions to push protesters to force against peaceful protesters. • • 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52

РАДІСНИХ СВЯТ Радісних Свят РІЗДВА ХРИСТОВОГО і Різдва Христового і ЩАСЛИВОГО НОВОГО РОКУ Щасливого Нового Року родині, приятелям і знайомим, родині, приятелям, знайомим, Головному Урядові УНСоюзу, Головному Урядові УНСоюзу, головам Округ і секретарям Відділів працівникам та всім секретарям Відділів та їхнім управам щиро бажають щиро бажає ХРИСТИНА Є. КОЗАК з родиною СТЕФАН і СВЯТОСЛАВА КАЧАРАЇ з родиною

Wishing a З ПРАЗНИКОМ MERRY CHRISTMAS РІЗДВА XРИСТОВОГО and a вітаю HAPPY NEW YEAR родину, приятелів і членів Головного Уряду, to the General Assembly, District Committee Chairpersons, як також працівників Українського Народного Союзу Branch Secretaries, UNA members, and their families та видавництва „Свобода“ і The Ukrainian Weekly and friends, as well as all Ukrainians in the Diaspora and in Ukraine та бажаю from ЩАСЛИВОГО НОВОГО РОКУ MICHAEL KOZIUPA wife ANNA УЛЯНА ДЯЧУК and children TATYANA and DANIEL

З Різдвом Христовим We greet all our вiтаємо щиро dear friends Рідних, Приятелів і Знайомих, and colleagues а в Новому Році with a joyful бажаємо всього найкращого! Christmas carol Христос Рождається! and best wishes for a wonderful new year! НЕОНІЛЯ СОХАН і син ТАРАС – Andriy, Roma, Markian and Paul Hadzewycz

РАДІСНИХ СВЯТ РІЗДВА ХРИСТОВОГО Веселих і щасливих І ЩАСЛИВОГО НОВОГО РОКУ РОДИНІ, ПРИЯТЕЛЯМ І ЗНАЙОМИМ Свят Різдва Христового б а ж а ю т ь та ЛІДА І ОРЕСТ ЦЯПКА з родиною Нового Року

ВЕСЕЛИХ СВЯТ РІЗДВА ХРИСТОВОГО, б а ж а ю т ь ЩAСЛИВОГО НОВОГО РОКУ та БОЖИХ ЛАСК рідним, приятелям і знайомим

РОДИНІ, ПРИЯТЕЛЯМ і ЗНАЙОМИМ бажають д-р БОГДАН i БОГДАННА ХУДЬО ЛЮБА і ЯРОСЛАВ ФЕДУНИ з родиною No. 51-52 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 19

ПЛАСТ Українська Скавтська Організація в США

З радісним празником Різдва Христового Крайова Пластова Старшина в Америці вітає Начального Пластуна, проводи Головної Пластової Ради і Головної Пластової Булави, Крайову Пластову Старшину в Україні та в усіх країнах, де діє Пласт. Рівнож вітаємо усіх пластунів, розкинених по світі, та весь український народ на рідних землях і в діяспорі.

Нехай зоря, що над Вертепом сяє Ваші серця любов’ю зігріває! Добра і миру Вам! і світу всьому! ХРИСТОС РОДИВСЯ! СЛАВІМО ЙОГО! КРАЙОВА ПЛАСТОВА СТАРШИНА США 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52

З РІЗДВОМ ХРИСТОВИМ Best Wishes І НОВИМ РОКОМ to Our Family and Friends вітаємо for a Healthy родину, друзів і знайомих. and Happy Holiday Season! ІГОР і НАТАЛКА ҐАВДЯКИ з родиною Zirka and Myroslaw Smorodsky

Христос Рождається!

Радісних Свят Різдва Христового Веселих Свят та РІЗДВА ХРИСТОВОГО щасливого та Нового Року ЩАСЛИВОГО НОВОГО РОКУ рідним та знайомим РОДИНІ, ПРИЯТЕЛЯМ і ЗНАЙОМИМ

щиро бажає бажають ОЛЕГ і д-р АРІЯДНА ГОЛИНСЬКІ ОКСАНА КУЗЬМАК з донечками АЛЕКСОЮ і СОФІЙКОЮ з родиною та синами ЮЛІЯНОМ і МАРКІЯНОМ

У радісний час Різдва Христового разом із сердечними побажаннями вітаємо нашу родину, друзів, і знайомих.

Хай в році новім, При святому Різдві, Всі мрії сповняться - Давні й нові! Як тим пастухам, Хай Вам ангел щоднини Приносить до дому Приємні новини! ХРИСТОС НАРОДИВСЯ! Марта і Дарко Лиско

To Friends and Branch Members,

Best wishes for a Merry Christmas вітають родину, приятелів і знайомих and a happy, healthy and prosperous ЗЕНОН, ДОЗЯ і ВІКА КРІСЛАТІ New Year ! та засилають Motria Milanytch найщиріші святочні побажання всій родині Secretary на рідній Батьківщині та всім ближчим і дальшим друзям. UNA Plastovyi Branch 450 ХРИСТОС РОЖДАЄТЬСЯ! СЛАВІТЕ ЙОГО! [email protected] tel.: 917-841-0962 Клівленд, Огайо Cleveland, Ohio No. 51-52 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 21 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52

З нагоди Різдва Христового та Нового 2014 року Екзекутива та Рада Директорів Злученого Українського Американського Допомогового Комітету шле щирий привіт і святочні побажання Ієрархам і духовенству Українських Церков, нашим добродіям і жертводавцям, членам ЗУАДК-у і всім нашим братам і сестрам по цілому світі. Нехай Всемогучий Господь обдарує всіх щедрими ласками. Христос Родився! Славім Його! Екзекутива ЗУАДК-у United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc. 1206 Cottman Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19111 Tel. 215-728-1630 • Fax. 215-728-1631 e-mail: [email protected] • web site: www.uuarc.org

УКРАЇНСЬКА СПОРТОВА ЦЕНТРАЛЯ АМЕРИКИ І КАНАДИ З РІЗДВОМ ХРИСТОВИМ і НОВИМ РОКОМ З нагоди Різдва Христового щиро вітаємо та Нового 2014 Року всіх наших членів і прихильників б а ж а є та бажаємо членам і ланковим Управи УСЦАК та їхнім родинам, проводам спортових і молодечих організаацій, Веселих Свят і нашим друзям-спортовцям в Україні всім щирим прихильникам Щасливого Нового Року українського організованого спорту в діяспорі дякуємо всім за кожночасну підтримку. ВЕСЕЛИХ СВЯТ ТА ЩАСЛИВОГО І ЗДОРОВОГО НОВОГО РОКУ ПРЕЗИДІЯ ХРИСТОС РОЖДАЄТЬСЯ! УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ АМЕРИКАНСЬКОЇ УПРАВА УСЦАК КООРДИНАЦІЙНОЇ РАДИ

KРАЙОВА УПРАВА СПІЛКИ УКРАЇНСЬКОЇ МОЛОДІ В АМЕРИЦІ бажає Ієрархам Українських Церков, Світовій Управі СУМ, всім Управам Осередків та Булавам Відділів Юнацтва СУМ, членам і прихильникам та Українському Народові в Україні і в діяспорі мирних і радісних свят РІЗДВА ХРИСТОВОГО та ЩАСЛИВОГО НОВОГО РОКУ ХРИСТОС РОЖДАЄТЬСЯ! СЛАВІМ ЙОГО!

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Наукове Toвариство ім. Шевченка Центральна Управа, Відділи в Америці i все членство Організації Державного Відродження б а ж а є України (ОДВУ) в і т а ю т ь всім членам нашої громади З РІЗДВОМ ХРИСТОВИМ Радісних Свят та Різдва Христового НОВИМ РОКОМ Український народ на рідних землях і всіх наших земляків, Доброго і успішного розкинених по різних країнах світу. Вітаємо Ієрархію Укра- їнських Церков в Україні і діяспорі, центральні проводи і Нового 2014 року членство політичних і громадських організацій в Україні і діяспорі, а в тому проводи і членство Українського Золото- го Хреста, УНО – Канада, ІСНО, Редакцію журналу „Само- стійна Україна“, Фундацію ім. О. Ольжича, Жіноче Т-во ім. ХРИСТОС РОДИВСЯ! О. Теліги, Об’єднання Студіюючої Молоді „Зарево“ в Україні. Бажаємо успіхів у всіх заходах для об’єднання національно- державницьких сил у справі відбудови і закріплення україн- Запрошуємо Вас ської соборної самостійної України. на наші конференції й доповіді ХРИСТОС РОЖДАЄТЬСЯ! Олександер Процюк голова

We wish all Ukrainians in their native land and in the diaspora a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

More than ever, we ask God for His protection over Ukraine, where her children are demonstrating in Independence Square. We pray for a better future for Ukraine and for her complete freedom. We send our best wishes to all Ukrainian religious groups and all our fellow Ukrainian organizations and institutions. We sincerely thank all our branch heads and our entire membership for their hard work and support.

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‚ e Executive Board of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America would like to wish you a very MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR May this holiday season bring God’s blessing upon all Ukrainians, particularly now during this critical time in Ukraine. We especially ask that the Lord to continue to provide our brethren in Ukraine with the fortitude to continue their struggle for the right to realize their aspirations to live in a democratic and European country. And may the New Year bring health, happiness and peace to all.

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NOTES ON PEOPLE Completes radiology residency Author debuts her new book by Diane Kurylo WARREN, Mich.– Mild-mannered author Ksenia Rychtycka delighted an audience of about 70 people with youthful recollections of growing up in Hamtramck, Mich., attending parochial school and eventually moving to her ancestral homeland across the ocean. Her life experiences contributed to the publication of her new book called “Crossing the Border.” She was the featured speaker at the Warren Public Library Conference Center on September 16, and was interviewed earlier that day for Warren Cable TV. “Crossing the Border” is a compilation of nine short sto- ries of fictional Ukrainian characters who have journeyed to another place, either physically or emotionally, at great expense to themselves and their loved ones. The book has a distinct European orientation, and holds lessons attained Author Ksenia Rychtycka speaks at the Warren Public Library Conference Center. through change, hardship and love. Ms. Rychtycka is a first-generation Ukrainian American. beloved, yet complicated, country of contradictions, where She learned to speak English at the age of 5, similar to her on the one hand people were afraid to speak out, and, on neighbors and friends whose families emigrated from the other hand, people were ready to take back theirs from Dr. Steven Yevich Ukraine, Poland and Albania. Her love of writing began at tyranny. They were a people strongly tied to their culture BALTIMORE – Steven Mychajlo Yevich finished a resi- the age of 10, and was influenced by both parents, who and heritage. It dominated their everyday lives. dency in radiology at Baylor University Medical Center in wrote poetry and stories. She honed her craft over the “It was a mythical land,” she states. She fondly remem- Houston, Texas, in June. He has started an Interventional years and earned a B.A. in journalism, and a master’s bers a particular Christmas celebration to which she was Radiology Fellowship at Johns Hopkins University Hospital degree in literary fiction from Chicago’s Columbia College, invited. “It was right out of the 19th century.” The home in Baltimore. recognized for drawing nationwide artistic talent. was beautifully decorated and the table covered with deli- Dr. Yevich is a graduate of Tulane Medical School in New Open to adventure, as a young adult, she boldly back- cious traditional cuisine like borsch, stuffed pyrohy and Orleans, La. While in medical school, he took a year’s leave packed from country to country in Europe, and years later mushroom gravy. There was a knock on the front door. In to earn a master’s degree in public health from Harvard moved for three and a half years to Ukraine, where she met walked a group of Christmas carolers dressed in regional University. her husband. She worked as an editor at an English publi- garb ready to sing for them. They had just arrived in a Dr. Yevich is a member of the Ukrainian Medical cation in Kyiv and was there to witness the country’s evo- horse-drawn sleigh. Association of North America (UMANA). Although he lives lutionary political changes leading up to the boiling point Ms. Rychtycka held the memories. “I tucked away the and studies in different parts of the U.S., he considers the known as the Orange Revolution. She found herself in a stories for years,” she says. Now she feels ready to share St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral, in the them with her audience. Washington, D.C., area, his “home base.” Diane Kurylo is a freelance writer in southeastern “Crossing the Border” has been well received by critics Dr. Yevich is a member of the Ukrainian National Michigan; she holds a B.A. in communications and an M.A. in and readers. It is available online at Amazon and Barnes Association and a loyal reader of The Ukrainian Weekly. public relations. and Noble. No. 51-52 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 31

Through Exhibition, “An Illustration Exhibition of One of the January 12 Koliada in the Ukrainian Village, St. Vladimir Ukrainian January 16, 2014 Outstanding Children’s Publishers in Eastern Europe – A- Parma, OH Orthodox Cathedral, [email protected] BA-BA-HA-LA-MA-HA,” Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 or www.ukrainianinstitute.org January 18 Malanka New Year’s Eve Gala, music by Real Deal and Calgary, AB Zhyto bands, Plast Ukrainian Organization in Calgary, December 31 New Year’s Eve dance, with music by Klooch and Skopa, Calgary Petroleum Club, 403-241-1781 or Passaic, NJ Passaic Ukrainian Center, 973-473-3379 or www.plast.ca/calgary/malanka [email protected] January 18 Malanka, Ukrainian American Club of Miami, December 31 New Year’s Eve dance, with music by Anna-Maria Miami [email protected] or 305-635-6374 Perth Amboy, NJ Entertainment, Assumption Ukrainian Catholic Church, 732-826-0767 or www.assupmtioncatholicchurch.net January 25 Presentation of debutantes, Ukrainian Engineers’ Society Penns Landing, PA of America, Hyatt Regency Hotel, 610-277-1284 or January 10 Pub night, Ukrainian American Citizens’ Association, [email protected] Philadelphia 215-600-5128 January 25 Boston Malanka, with music by Halychany, The Lantana, Randolph, MA 508-245-1890 or [email protected] January 10 Pub night, “Night B4 Malanka,” The Rockpile, (advance only) Toronto 416-504-6699 February 1 Volleyball tournament and dance, with music by Zapovid, January 11 Malanka dinner and dance, music by Luna, St. Hamilton, ON McMaster Ukrainian Students’ Association, Cathedral Carteret, NJ Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral and St. Mary High School, [email protected] Ukrainian Catholic Church, St. Demetrius Community Center, 609-655-4468 or 908-377-6073 February 1 Presentation of debutantes, Ukrainian Medical Association Chicago of North America, Palmer House Hilton, 773-486-7929 or January 11 Malanka dinner and dance, music by Svitanok, Ukrainian [email protected] Jenkintown, PA Educational and Cultural Center, [email protected] or 215-620-7462 February 1 Presentation of debutantes, “Chervona Kalyna,” Radisson Rochester, NY Rochester Riverside Hotel, www.rochesterukrainiandeb.org January 11 Malanka dinner and dance, with music by Fata Morgana, or 585-872-0240 Scranton, PA St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church, 570-489-1256 (advance only) February 8 Film screening, “The Lion and the Lioness” by Irena Chicago Kowal, Ukrainian National Museum, January 11 Malanka, Ukrainian Youth Association of Canada, www.ukrainiannationalmuseum.org Mississauga, ON Mississauga Convention Center, www.cymmalanka.com Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events January 11 Cocktail party fund-raiser, “Breakfast at Tiffany’s,” The advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions New York Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 or from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors [email protected] and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 32 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 22 - DECEMBER 29, 2013 No. 51-52

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Saturday, January 11, 2014 for the “zabava” (dance) and open bar only after 9 p.m. are $40. CARTERET, N.J.: St. Demetrius Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral and St. Mary JENKINTOWN, Pa.: Come celebrate the Ukrainian Catholic Church are co-sponsor- New Year with family and friends at the ing a Malanka, which will be held at the St. annual Philadelphia Malanka. This year the Demetrius Community Center, 681 popular “zabava” band Svitanok will pro- Roosevelt Ave., Carteret, N.J. vide entertainment; a complimentary Entertainment will be by Luna. Tickets are champagne toast, hot buffet dinner and $60, which includes hot dinner buffet, cash bar will also be offered. The event open bar and a midnight champagne toast. begins at 9 p.m. at the Ukrainian The St. Demetrius Center is located just Educational and Cultural Center, 700 Cedar blocks from Exit 12 of the New Jersey Road, Jenkintown, Pa. Discounted advance Turnpike. Doors open at 6 p.m.; dinner will tickets are available for adults at $40 ($45 be served promptly at 7 p.m. For tickets at the door) and students at $20 ($30 at the and table reservations contact Peter door). Special discounts apply when Prociuk, 609-655-4468 or pprociuk@aol. reserving a table of 10. Hotel rooms are com; or Hala Kaskiw, 908-377-6073. available at the Willow Grove Hampton Inn. Dinner tickets will not be sold at the door. For ticket information contact Dan, 215- Tuesday, to DecemberJanuary 1, 31,2014 2013, Deadline for tickets is January 5. Tickets 620-7462, or [email protected].

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