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1NS1DE: e Rabbi Yaakov Bleich sets the record straight - page 3. ^ Continuing reaction to "60 Minutes" report - pages 4-5. ^ interview with George Soros - page 6. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., a fraternal non-profit association vol. LXII No. 46 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER ІЗ, 1994 75 cents The case of Bohdan Koziy: Kuchma reflects on importance new revelations in Ukraine of visit to the United States by Marta Kolomayets involved in the Koziy defense since 1979. by Marta Kolomayets deferral program on monies Ukraine owes Kyyiv Press Bureau Soviet videotaped testimony was used Kyyiv Press Bureau Russia for gas and oil. And on November in the Koziy case and he was stripped of 2, with U.S. intervention, Ukraine was LYSETS - Bohdan Koziy wants to KYYiv - "The meaning of my visit his U.S. citizenship in 1984. Mr. Koziy able to reschedule payments on its foreign come home to Ukraine and live out the to the United States is tremendous and debt to Turkmenistan.! rest of his years on his native land, among was accused of concealing his wartime cannot be underestimated," President activities from immigration officials his own people. The World Jewish Leonid Kuchma told U.S. journalists on (Continued on page 17) Congress also wants Mr. Koziy to come when he entered the United States in November 10, just nine days before he home - and stand trial for war crimes 1949. Mr. Koziy contends that he was embarks on his state visit to Washington. only asked three questions during immi– against Jewish families in this region. "We have observed what influence the But currently, Bohdan Koziy, 71, can't gration proceedings: whether he was a CPU ban retained member of the Nazi Party, whether he United States has on other countries' come home. An exiled alleged war criminal relations with Ukraine, and this has been living in Costa Rica for nearly a decade, was a member of the Communist Party and whether he belonged to any army. both positive and negative," remarked by Parliament Mr. Koziy is a man without a passport, the 56-year-old Ukrainian leader, who without citizenship, without a country. During his hearing, Mr. Koziy admitted by Marta Kolomayets to sympathizing with the Organization of just returned from his first state visit to - However, a recantation this summer Canada. Kyyiv Press Bureau by Hanna Snigur, now 64, may pave the Ukrainian Nationalists. "We have seen what a great role the road for Mr. Koziy's return to his native Before he could be deported to the KYYiv - As The Weekly was going U.S. has played in helping resolve our ivano-Frankivske region. Soviet Union to stand trial, he fled to to press, on Thursday evening, November Costa Rica. Back in the 1980s, Costa Rica problems, beginning with Naples in the 10, a vote on lifting the ban on the activi– The Polish Catholic pensioner who summer and later in Madrid and ties of the Communist Party of Ukraine has lived her entire life in the small vil– refused a Soviet request for extradition, 8 Winnipeg, it has even influenced our did not get the necessary majority to pass lage of Lysets just a few kilometers out- and it was in this tiny country of 2.3 mil- lion that he thought Mr. Koziy thought he relations with Russia, and most recently in Parliament. side of ivano-Frankivske says she was Turkmenistan," he explained. told she would be sent to "see the polar would live out his days in peace. The vote - 189-49 with 14 abstentions fMr. Kuchma was referring to recent bears in Siberia" during a 1976 KGB But just a few months ago, the World and 45 not voting - was just nine votes pledges of foreign aid extended to Ukraine interrogation in ivano-Frankivske, if she Jewish Congress, under the executive short of the needed 198 to pass, but since early July, including a G-7 package did not testify that she saw Mr. Koziy, a directorship of Mr. Steinberg, began a proved to be a major victory for the promised in Naples, an 1MF recovery plan young Ukrainian militiaman in German- "global campaign to expel Mr. Koziy democrats in Parliament, who blocked the released in Madrid in September, and occupied Lysets, carrying off a 4-year- from Costa Rica, to bring this man to podium before the actual vote. another G-7 assistance plan pledged in old Jewish girl by the name of Monica justice for his heinous crimes," notes a Although Parliament Chairman Winnipeg just last week. The U.S. has also Singer in the autumn of 1943. (Continued on page 2) been instrumental in negotiating a debt (Continued on page 17) Later, she testified again, this time in Lviv in front of Americans from the Office of Special investigations, the Nazi-hunting arm of the U.S. Justice Department, who video-taped her testimony to use in Mr. Billionaire philanthropist honored by U1A Koziy's denaturalization case. by Roman Woronowycz financing, the Hungarian-born, 64-year- "1 was a false witness, and 1 don't old said, "Bohdan Hawrylyshyn was one want to sin before God and to make an NEW YORK - Billionaire George of the people who encouraged and guided innocent person suffer," said the fragile Soros, who has donated millions of dol– me. lvan Dzyuba was another one." woman during an interview this summer lars toward the establishment of He made special mention of Prof. at her home in Lysets. She is the first Western-style democratic and economic Krawchenko: "He was a driving force Soviet witness to admit she was forced to institutions in Ukraine through his Soros in making it succeed," said Mr. Soros, testify during the days of the empire. Foundation, accepted the Ukrainian "very few people 1 run across in my Mrs. Snigur recalls the young Monica institute of America Achievement foundation network are as effective as being carried off by a uniformed man, Award at a November 6 luncheon in he, and 1 run into many competent peo– crying, "Mama, he's going to kill me and New York. He quickly deflected the ple in my organizations." acclaim from himself to his management І want to live," but contends that she did in a 10-minute acceptance speech, the team in Kyyiv. not know Mr. Koziy personally, and thus philanthropist also applauded Ukraine's could not be certain that he was the man "1 am tremendously impressed by President Leonid Kuchma and his eco– who carried Monica off to her death. The the Renaissance Foundation and what it nomic reform initiative. "1 would like to young girl was found dead near a well in is doing in Ukraine," said Mr. Soros. sound an optimistic note," said Mr. Lysets the next day. The philanthropist and financier Soros. "1 think that President Kuchma is Elan Steinberg, executive director of praised three individuals for making the fully aware of the pernicious and disas– the World Jewish Congress in New international Renaissance Foundation of trous situation in Ukraine. He gave a York, dismisses the recantation, calling it Ukraine, the Soros Foundation's courageous speech before the Rada "rubbish." Ukrainian arm, one of most successful of (Parliament!. Fie said that Ukraine is not He claims that region of Ukraine was his 23 foundations around the world. He here to stay unless it changes." George Soros a "hotbed of Nazi collaboration," and cited Dr. Bohdan Hawrylyshyn, chairman Referring to international financial dollar figure on help to Ukraine.' " now in independent Ukraine, people feel - of the board of directors of the support for Ukraine, specifically from Addressing Ukrainian American they can be more open with their lives. international Renaissance Foundation in the United States, Mr. Soros explained expatriate community activism, he hint– But, during the 1970s and 1980s, the Ukraine, Dr. Bohdan Krawchenko, the that he finally sees dollars flowing to ed at disappointment. The billionaire OS1 relied heavily on Soviet evidence. chairman of the executive committee, and Ukraine and not simply promises. "1 said he thought the diaspora needed to "Despite the fact that the OS1 was heavily former Minister of Culture lvan Dzyuba. have been critical of U.S. policy better organize its financial assistance criticized by such noted American politi– Speaking at the Plaza Hotel before toward the former Soviet countries. So to Ukraine, and that with the exception cal commentators as Patrick Buchanan, nearly 200 Ukrainian Americans and a І want to give credit where credit is of a few people, he had not seen the Ramsey Clark, George Will and Bob handful of students from Ukraine study– due, he said, "it is the U.S. at the G-7 Novak, Soviet evidence was used," com– ing in the United States through Soros meeting that said, 'Let's put a specific (Continued on page 6) mented Askold Lozynskyj, a lawyer 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1994 No. 46

Ukrainian Nationalists, has asked that the The case of... Ukrainian government clear him of any (Continued from page 1) "German collaboration." NEWSBB1EFS WJC release issued in June. "1 also request that 1 be cleared of any charges of murdering Jews," he wrote in a "We hope that the Ukrainian govern– UkrainefMoldova renounce claims territory of the parties to the agreement. He ment will put Koziy on trial," Mr. letter to the Rebirth Association in June. "Conversely, 1 actively took part in the also said that Belarus is prepared to sign Steinberg told The Weekly recently, "it KYYiv - Ukraine and Moldova such an agreement. (RFE7RL Daily Report) would be most appropriate for Ukraine to struggle against Nazism, and was even signed a cooperation agreement on try him on war crimes charges, and we wounded by the Germans," he noted. November 4, whereby they renounced all Prices increase with 1MF disbursement have been in discussions with the "And now 1 ask that the Ukrainian territorial claims against each other, report– Ukrainian government," he added. government write the truth, because in ed UN1AN. The agreement resolves the KYYiv — Prices increased dramatical– "We're not aware of such a case being fact, what 1 have told you is the truth. І status of northern Bukovyna and northern ly in Ukraine on November 1, a result of presented to the Ukrainian government," don't want to beg for some kind of false and southern Bessarabia which before the the release of S371 million from the commented viktor voronin of President aid. І was born not a free man, and my second world war belonged to Moldova, international Monetary Fund to Ukraine. Leonid Kuchma's office of foreign poli– entire life, 1 dreamed, prayed, suffered but after the war were attached to Ukraine. The price liberalization is part of the 1MF cy on Wednesday, November 3. and fought for my country, and my peo– Romania has also laid claim to these austerity program that Ukraine pledged to "There has been nothing on my desk ple, for freedom," wrote Mr. Koziy. regions. (RFE7RL Daily Report) undertake. Drastic increases were reported concerning a Mr. Koziy," said Mykola Although this may not clarify what Mr. in the cost of transport, rents, utilities, food- Khandorin, deputy minister of justice. Koziy did during the war, a bulletin pub– Security assurances sought in Moscow stuffs and other retail goods. On November But the Rebirth Association with head- lished in 1982 by Simon Wiesenthal, the 4, leftists called a special session of the famed Nazi hunter states: "in connection MOSCOW - Ukraine continued its Parliament to discuss the price hikes and quarters in Kalush, ivano-Frankivske effort to receive security assurances from region, together with the human rights with a trial in the United States against a marched onto the Parliament floor with Ukrainian named Koziy, who as chief of the nuclear community on November 2, Soviet flags, reported Reuters. Parliament commission of the ivano-Frankivske when Ukraine's Deputy Foreign Minister Regional Council of Deputies, wants to the Ukrainian police in the two towns had Chairman Oleksander Moroz threatened to committed crimes against the Jews, a wit– Borys Tarasiuk met with his Russian coun– cancel the increases if they were found to prove Mr. Koziy's innocence of any Nazi terpart, Gregoriy Mamedov. Ukrainian wartime collaboration. ness was interrogated in vienna. it be unconstitutional. (RFE7RL Daily Radio reported that the Ukrainians want a Report, Reuters) Prompted by a written request from emerged that the man responsible for all that went on against the Jews in these two comprehensive document signed by all Mr. Koziy to clear his name, two found– Turkmenistan agrees to defer gas debt towns was an SS member called Eisinger." nuclear states guaranteeing Ukraine's secu– ing members of the Rebirth Association, rity. Talks have already been held with Mr. Lozynskyj said that the World ASHKABAD - Turkmenistan has a volunteer group that aims to resettle France and the United States to no avail. Jewish Congress, closely allied with the agreed to defer Ukraine's gas debt, report– deported ethnic Ukrainians in Ukraine, Ukraine has been hesitant to accede to the OS1 in the U.S., may have its own agenda: edly between S700 million and Si billion. turned to the regional ivano-Frankivske Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty without after John Demjanjuk's conviction was The debt is to be formalized into a loan security services (the renamed KGB) to such assurances. (RFE7RL Daily Report) review the case. overturned by the israeli Supreme Court with payments rescheduled over a seven- After two months of silence, the last year, the WJC had to seek a new victim. Ukraine declines customs union with C1S year period with credits to be provided by regional security services have agreed to Now, the World Jewish Congress is the international Monetary Fund and the G– review evidence in the Koziy case, based waiting for Costa Rica's next move, which MOSCOW - Ukraine and Kazakhstan 7 countries. Ukraine will also provide pay– on testimony from Mrs. Snigur and other has avoided pressure from the organization have declined requests by Russia to join a ment in goods. The agreement was nailed villagers from the village of Lysets. to expel Mr. Koziy and declare him per– OS customs union, Russia's minister of together by Ukraine's President Leonid Unfortunately, three other Soviet witness– sona non grata, or for Ukraine to send an external economic relations told 1TAR- Kuchma during his visit in Turkmenistan es videotaped in the 1980s have since extradition order. TASS on November 3. Oleg Davydov said with that country's President Saparmurad died: Yosyf Hkovsky, Maria ilkovsky and in the meantime, the Rebirth Association the two countries "thus far have declined" Niyazov. The refinancing of the gas debt Anton vatseba. and the human rights committee of the to enter a customs union because it would was spurred by a request from U.S. Mr. Koziy, who never denied his ivano-Frankivske Regional Council hope to involve "a single legislation, full renuncia– President Bill Clinton to Mr. Niyazov. The membership in the Organization of bring their native son home. tion of national regulatory authority in U.S. coordinator for OS Affairs, James external trade, handing over power to supra- Collins, attended the meeting. The two national bodies and the unconditional exe– sides, however, failed to agree on 1995 gas cution of ^Russia's! decisions on the entire shipments. (RFE7RL Daily Report) EU rejects loan for Ukraine by Marta Kolomayets undertaking economic reforms," said Mr. Kyyiv Press Bureau Danylenko. "Opponents of reform, notably within KYYiv - European Union finance the Parliament, are ready to take advan– ministers, meeting in Brussels on tage of any obstacle that comes along to Monday, November 7, rejected a propos– put the president in a difficult position," al to grant Ukraine a S107 million (U.S.) warned Mr. Danylenko. loan, but left open the possibility of pro– However, President Leonid Kuchma, viding aid at a later date, perhaps even by speaking at a news conference on the end of the year. Wednesday, November 10, said he was Ukrainian Deputy Economics Minister "deeply convinced" that the EU would Anatoliy Danylenko expressed his gov– offer financial assistance to Ukraine. ernment's disappointment upon hearing "if Canada, the United States and even the news, stating that Ukraine urgently Japan are offering aid to Ukraine, then needs foreign aid. we should be supported by Europe, "Ukraine has a great need for help from abroad, particularly when it is (Continued on page 15)

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The Ukrainian Weekly, November 13,1994, No. 46, vol. LXll Copyright 01994 The Ukrainian Weekly Hanna Snigur of Lysets, ivano-Frankivske Oblast. No. 46 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1994 з INTERVIEW: Ukraine's Chief Rabbi Bleich sets record straight by Andrij Wynnyckyj that every official in Ukraine is confronted citizen. These groups who shout these with: there is a certain lack of tools when things tend to be those who have no On October 31, the chief rabbi of Ukraine you start implementing policies, moving respect for democracy or for human rights and Kyyiv issued a statement clarifying state– from the top down. for those who are different than they are. ments broadcasted as part of a segment of Mr. Shulha is a very nice man and Г11 bring up another issue, because it CBS's "60 Minutes" titled "The Ugly Face very receptive, but i'm not sure if he has was something that was distorted by the of Freedom," and denouncing the conclu– the tools to get things done, and the oper– people from CBS. This is the matter of sions and title of the segment in order to ating environment is tough. The same the renaming of streets. This is not really address issues brought up by the broadcast, (applied toj Mr. Yemets, who was also a concern, the way they made it out to be. The Ukrainian Weekly contacted Rabbi very helpful and receptive. І don't think that these people are being Yaakov Bleich in Kyyiv on November 7. To give you an idea, one of the prob– honored for whatever negative things Rabbi Bleich will be arriving in New lems we consider a "Jewish problem" is they might have done, right? York on November 10, in part to meet with the desecration of cemeteries, it could be They are being honored because they staff and executives at CBS, with represen– that it's also going on in the general com– are heroes to Ukraine. Now throughout tatives of the Ukrainian diaspora, Jewish munity too, but we haven't heard about it history, it's always been that one man's community leaders in the U.S., and to assist to the same extent. Well, Mr. Yemets told hero is another man's murderer. Ukraine's newly appointed ambassador to me that, as long as the price of a stone will the U.S., Yuriy Shcherbak, in preparations Particularly in a people's fight be greater than the value of two months against an empire. for President Leonid Kuchma's visit to this salary, it's going to be very hard to keep a country. policeman near every grave marker to pre– Right. And it's very hard to try to tell Do you think this incident can be vent people from stealing them. Ukraine, "don't honor your heroes turned into something positive, in that because we consider them to be murder– You mentioned in your statement it can provide much-needed opportu– ers." Certain things have to be taken in that "it would be appropriate for the nities for dialogue between the their proper context. Ukrainian government to denounce Ukrainian and Jewish communities? And this is a point when my answer in anti-Semitism and any form of bigotry." the CBS interview was taken completely Rabbi Yaakov Bleich І definitely think so. І told my wife How specific or how general would you out of context. І was telling Safer a story exactly what you're asking now: there like the government denunciation of about the time when 1 met with the No, 1 sent them to a Jewish agency for has to be something good in everything. anti-Semitism that you call for to be? Ukrainian community in Cleveland, and that. Maybe the thing that will come as a І would even be happy if it was positive a woman asked me: "Why do Jews see result of this program will be a lot of dia– Did you talk about national atti– and not negative, if they were not to collaborators in all of us?" logue now. І don't think that anybody in tudes and government policies? denounce, but just come out and say that either community was happy with what And 1 told her well, because when a they are pro-human rights, pro-national Sure. І remember 1 brought up that there was presented in that broadcast or the similar accusation is leveled against minorities. So far, they haven't said any– isn't even a ministry of national minorities context that was provided. Trotsky or Kaganovich, these are not thing specific, they've only done things people that we consider heroes, in fact anywhere else in Eastern Europe. І don't know if there's anybody who is like make administrative moves in the vari– we're embarrassed by them. And yet going to agree with what Simon Were you referring to a specific ous ministries that deal with these issues. when Ukrainians say that certain people Wiesenthal said, that "they haven't group of people when you said "they're are heroes that we consider murderers, changed," and things like that. Those are І think it would be appropriate for saying they want the Jews out"? them to come out with a positive state - that sends shivers down our spines. blanket statements, generalizations. І think Well of course, 1 was talking about the ment that they will continue to respect That's what 1 told (Mr. Safer), but obvi– there's a different attitude out there now. extremists that they had taken footage of. І the rights of minorities, it's for their own ously it was manipulated to suggest that we Fm sure that everybody knows, as І certainly didn't mean the Ukrainian gov– benefit. They should get the message out. were concerned about street names and pointed out in my statement, that Ukraine ernment or the population at large. І mean, today has a record in human rights that is The previous administration, although such, which is not the case. its record was very good, did not really that's crazy. That's really a sick quote. better than any former Soviet republic. When did CBS interview you? The government and the people have play this card properly. They should hire How do you feel about how your made a truly tremendous effort to make some public relations firm to make their About mid-June. statements were used? policies more widely known, i've told all of the national minorities feel com– How long was the interview? They were taken out of context. І think members of the government, including fortable living here. the whole thing was sick. The whole people at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, About half-an-hour. Maybe a bit more With this in mind, it will be very broadcast, it just shows the sickness of than twenty minutes. And of course, you healthy to get a full-blown dialogue that if you open a major newspaper, such journalism. as the international Herald Tribune, The see me for less than two in the program going so that if there are people who The problem is that some journalists itself. don't realize this, then they'll become New York Times, the Washington Post, do that for a living. They take people's informed about the true situation in you have countries such as the United Did you talk about rates of Jewish words, and then they twist реорТе^ Ukraine, and again as 1 pointed out in my Arab Emirates taking out full-page ads in emigration? minds. They do that in print, too. statement, not focus on the small inci– order to describe themselves as, you dents and the minority in society, but know, "the Utopia of the working man," rather on the majority and the positive. or otherwise raising the profile of their social policies. There has been a suggestion that the NY rabbi lochs horns Some of these countries that do this government has yet to meet with any are dictatorships, and yet Ukraine, which members or representatives of the has such a good record, is not doing it. with CBS's Safer, Fager Ukrainian Jewish community, is that right? You mentioned desecration of ceme– by Andrij Wynnyckyj the Lviv region, "the fertile ground" for teries. What are the chief areas of con– President (Leonidj Kuchma met with anti-Semitism as alleged in the CBS cern, in terms of manifestations of NEW YORK - As recorded on the us and with the leaders of all religions in broadcast. anti-Semitism in Ukraine, that should pages of The Weekly, Rabbi David Ukraine soon after he was elected, but as He also rejected the segment's allega– be watched for? Lincoln, the English-born leader of the far as a meeting only with Jewish repre– tions that there are no memorials of congregation at Park Avenue synagogue sentatives, no. We had asked for a meet– І think the government should be mon– Jewish suffering, citing the large monu– in New York City, wrote letters to CBS ing just last week because the chief rabbi itoring more closely some of the daily ment in central Lviv (with plaques in News (dated October 25) denouncing the of Jerusalem and some other dignitaries demonstrations in independence Square Hebrew, Yiddish, Ukrainian and English) imbalances, inaccuracies and defama– had come to Kyyiv, and unfortunately, he (in KyyivJ, where people shout out to the victims of the city's ghetto; as well tions in the "The Ugly Face of Ukraine" didn't have time to meet with him. things against the Jews. Some of this is as plaques and memorials he had seen in segment of "60 Minutes," and then to Aside from the president, we have met illegal according to Ukraine's Criminal ivano-Frankivske and Kolomyia. Ukraine's ambassador to the United with the deputy prime minister for Code, and so the authorities should dis– Nations, Anatoliy Zlenko (dated October The distraught religious leader said it national minorities and other ministers. band these gatherings. 31), offering assistance in countering the was obvious "1 had to be exceedingly A question was thrown in my face, when program's various slanders (see page 4). careful with them," and mentioned Rabbi in the first couple of months of his І approached one of the ministries about work as nationalities minister, do you Bleich's experience of having given an this: "What would be done in the U.S. if Then, on November 1, he received a extensive interview, out of which snip- feel that Mykola Shulha is as responsive there was a demonstration by the KKK?" conference call from the producer of the as his predecessor, Oleksander Yemets? pets were taken "that distort everything Well, first of all, this is not the U.S., and segment, Jeffrey Fager, and its reporter, one says." there are binding laws against this kind of Morley Safer, in reply, in the ensuing Mr. Shulha actually fell into somewhat Rabbi Lincoln said he had encoun– thing in Ukraine that should be enforced. conversation, Rabbi Lincoln said the two of a disorganized situation. The ministry of tered no negative reaction from the local CBS journalists tried to cajole him into national minorities and migration was actu– Secondly, Ukraine is a society in tran– Jewish community in the wake of his accepting their position. ally closed down and was not reopened sition towards democracy, and it is a public stand against CBS, apart from a until October 3. A function was added to place where a respect for human rights Contacted by The Weekly, Rabbi lone caller from Wisconsin, but expected the ministry, of religion, so that it was ini– has to be developed and firmly rooted, in Lincoln said he locked horns with the that this might increase once his letter tially very hard for them. They didn't fully a democracy, in freedom, there is a right pair over a contention that "Jews (in receives wider currency in the Jewish get their bearings until they reopened. for those who are the same to group UkraineJ are living in great fear," which press. He dismissed suggestions that his Given that it has only been a month that together and be the same, ethnically, reli– he countered by saying that, although move had been premature and voiced a his ministry has been functioning, it's giously and otherwise. But there is also Jews are now free to leave, many are willingness to work with any effort very hard to judge his performance, in the right to be different, and to enjoy all choosing to stay and are establishing part, he's going to be facing a problem of the other rights that belong to you as a schools and summer camps throughout (Continued on page 16) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1994 No. 46

CQNT1NU1NG REACTlON TO "60 MINUTES" REPORT^^^^^^^^^ N. Y.-N. J. professionals' letter Letter from Ukrainian Research institute Following is the text of the letter sent by ralistic and civil society in Ukraine. to three officials at CBS Dr. George Grabowicz, Dmytro Cyzevskyj From the perspective of our work in Professor of Ukrainian Literature and this area, and our over-all experience, Below is the text of the letter sent by Our members are sensitive to the com– director of the Ukrainian Research your depiction of western Ukrainian soci– the Ukrainian American Professionals plexities and diversity of today's world. institute at Harvard, to Eric Ober, presi– ety as generally anti-Semitic can only be and Business Persons Association of Why should we value ethical behavior dent of the CBS News Division. characterized as slanderous and inflam– New York and New Jersey to three CBS along with critical assessment and under- matory. To achieve your prejudged goal, officials: Laurence Tisch, chairman, standing of complex issues? Because it is Dear Mr. Ober: you seem ready to sacrifice every aspect president and CEO; Eric Ober, presi– the right thing to do. Mr. Safer appears to of journalistic objectively - accuracy, dent, News Division; and Don Hewitt, live by a different set of rules, which per– І am writing to protest in the strongest context and evidence. Since a thorough executive producer, "60 Minutes." mits him to promote such outrageous terms your portrayal of Ukrainian society examination of your presentation and stereotypes as Ukrainians being unedu– in a segment of your "60 Minutes" pro- your allegations cannot be made here, І Gentlemen: cated, backward, and particularly fright– gram titled "The Ugly Face of Freedom" will only provide some illustrations. that was broadcast on October 23. ening because they are armed: "The A major casualty of your account is As president of UAPBA, a non-parti– The disintegration of the USSR into western Ukraine is fertile ground for the historical record. san, non-political business and profes– 15 independent states three years ago hatred, independence only underlined its in 1919, amid the carnage of revolu– sional association, 1 am writing to voice was a momentous historical event, open– backwardness. Uneducated peasants, tion, civil war and anarchy in Ukraine our outrage at "60 Minutes" for its ing up manifold opportunities and chal– deeply superstitious in possession of this there were also pogroms in which many October 23 segment titled "The Ugly lenges for a new, more just world order. bizarre anomaly. Nuclear weapons capa– Jews perished. Symon Petliura, a leader Face of Freedom." Most of our members The general issue of human rights and ble of mass destruction thousands of of one of the Ukrainian armies, had were born and raised in the U.S., yet the fate of national and ethnic minorities miles away; the Soviet legacy." repeatedly spoken out against anti- have an understanding of Ukraine and its in the successor states remains one of the Ukraine has encountered many difficul– Semitism and had specifically issued often tragic history. We, along with the most important international concerns in ties since independence, but its policy of orders forbidding violence against the other groups under the nationwide the post-Soviet period. The role that the guaranteeing equal rights for all is not one Jews; yet you characterize him as "the Federation of Ukrainian American U.S. and we as citizens can play is to of them. Groups such as the U.S. man who slaughtered 60,000 Jews in Business and Professional Organizations, lend our support for enlightened policies Commission on Security and Cooperation 1919." pledge to protest and publicize this gross and to speak out against injustice and in Europe have found Ukraine's protection Stepan Bandera was a major figure in defamation of Ukraine and her people bigotry of any kind. Both courses require of minority rights to be most progressive. the Ukrainian nationalist movement, but until adequate redress is offered by CBS. honest information and a balanced and Also, the American Jewish Committee has how can you generalize from that "To On principle, we would protest such a objective approach. vicious attempt at defaming any ethnic or praised Ukraine's government for its com– Ukrainians, Bandera is the father of the Ukraine, the largest and geopolitically racial group. mitment to the welfare of the Jewish com– modern state"? Do you mean to all most important of the non-Russian suc– munity and its good relations with israel. Ukrainians? On the basis of what evi– As Americans, we know that "60 cessor states of the USSR, has received How then can Mr. Safer's accusations dence? More to the point, you have Minutes" has exceeded all reasonable scant coverage in the media, especially stand up? Morley Safer say, "He's considered a journalistic boundaries of responsibility. television. As in the days of the USSR, "The west (of Ukraine) is on a binge great patriot, even though the Jews Perhaps somehow, Morley Safer and his the focus is predominantly on Russia, in of ethnic nationalism." remember him as the leader of a notori– team considered the relatively small effect on Moscow, and a whole range of "Ukraine for Ukrainians can have a ous army of murderers." in fact, during Ukrainian American population potential– issues, from the cultural to the strategic, frightening ring to those not ethnically the occupation, Bandera was in a Nazi ly ineffective in drawing attention to such on which it is essential that the American correct." concentration camp. an injustice. Perhaps, Mr. Safer realizes Perhaps, Mr. Safer could tell us who public be informed, remains unad– that the majority of Ukrainian Americans dressed. it is true, of course, and it is exactly is "ethnically correct" in a country deplorable, that in Ukraine, as in other his age have established a relatively quiet that promotes tolerance. Or perhaps he For all these reasons, a program that life in the U.S. and have limited their parts of occupied Europe, there was col– could tell us how he came to his warped provides an objective and comprehensive laboration in Nazi war crimes. But there extracurricular activities to their own conclusions without the benefit of examination of the situation of the Jews were many who were righteous. The community. This is not how the younger researching such fundamental facts as: the in Ukraine would have been highly desir– Greek-Catholic metropolitan, Andrey generation operates. We are convinced Ukrainian-language word for Jew; the able. Moreover - and this is the point Sheptytsky, had specifically condemned that only prejudiced individuals will be Ukrainian language word for nation with which your program begins - it is anti-Jewish violence during the occupa– able to consider "60 Minutes," malicious (which sounds close to the English only three years since Ukraine has been tion and had personally saved many Jews and imbalanced segment acceptable as "Nazi"); the Canadian government independent and a subject, not a colonial from the hands of the Nazis. But this, of investigative reporting. How can Mr. Commission of inquiry on War Criminals object, of history. Precisely since it is course, is not even alluded to in your Safer even suggest that Ukrainians are now an independent country, a nation in program. "genetically anti-Semitic"? (Continued on page 15) the full political sense, it must be held to There is also a pattern of inflammatory a high standard, and its policies, govern– mistranslations in your program, in west– mental actions and attitudes, as well as ern Ukraine the word "Zhyd" (as in the gamut of its public opinion and Polish and other Slavic languages) is the A letter to Ukraine's UM envoy behavior, examined as those of any other normal word for "Jew"; it does not have country. any of the pejorative connotations that Rabbi David H. Lincoln of the Park Jewish National Autonomy was set up it is in adequate and improper to speak "Zhyd" has in Russian. Yet you consis– Avenue Synagogue in New York wrote by the Ukrainian Rada in 1917. of "nation" (as, for example, in Morley tently translate it as "kike." What is more a letter to Ambassador Anatoliy Last November, Prof. Hunczak invit– Safer's opening remark about "a nation telling is that when the editor of the Zlenko, Ukraine's ambassador to the ed me to lecture in Kyyiv on that book, that barely acknowledges its part in newspaper "For a Free Ukraine" uses the United Nations, regarding the "60 and 1 took the opportunity to travel also Hitler's Final Solution") and focus exclu– eastern Ukrainian equivalent "Yevrey" Minutes" report titled "The Ugly Face to numerous cities and towns in western sively on one of its segments, or to pro- you translate this also as "kike." The lin– of Freedom. " Rabbi Lincoln has given Ukraine. Suffice it to say 1 witnessed the vide images and commentary that seem guistic point you seem to be trying to The Ukrainian Weekly permission to miracle of a revival in Jewish life after intent on reinforcing the 19th-century make is that Ukrainians are incapable of reprint the letter. the horrors of communism. І conducted stereotype (common in Austria-Hungary saying "Jew" - they have to say "kike." services and spoke to communities in and later in Poland) that the Ukrainian Dear Ambassador Zlenko: Lviv, Ternopil, ivano-Frankivske, the The fundamental issue, of course, is nation consists only of "peasants and the present-day situation in Ukraine, the Carpathian area, etc., etc. The world priests." The latter, of course, is a well- І was so distressed about the "60 should know that synagogues have been status of the Jews in particular and inter- Minutes" program 1 feel 1 must write known paradigm for societies or ethnic ethnic relations in general, it is, again, restored, day schools for Jewish studies groups perceived as inferior, and you can to you. opened their textbooks coming from true and deplorable, that in Ukraine today For very many years 1 have been try– substitute other names at will: irish, there are some who espouse "Ukraine for israel. Local people 1 spoke to are sad– italian, French and so on. in short, before ing to assist my good friend Prof. Taras dened if Jews move away for economic Ukrainians" and engage in anti-Semitic you can characterize it as "ugly," you Hunczak to work constructively reasons. When speaking of the rights of rhetoric. They also combine xenophobia have to look at the whole face. towards an understanding between others in the new Ukraine, my Hungarian with anti-intellectualism; 1 can speak on Jews and Ukrainians. My father, Ashe friends inform me that Ukraine is the Contemporary Ukraine, its society, its this from experience since 1, and some of Lincoln, who is a leading Queens only country to afford them full rights. inter-ethnic relations, are of great con– my colleagues here, have been the object Counsel in England, was the honorary cern to us and are the object of ongoing І do not speak for israel, but by all of their ire. But they are a small minority secretary of the Anglo-Ukrainian study at our institute. This is particularly accounts relationships are exceptional. and not at all representative of the main- Committee in the 1930s when few peo– true of Ukrainian-Jewish relations, to No one is denying that our mutual stream of political thought. ple could have foreseen a free Ukraine. which we have devoted a number of pub– history has had its tragic dimensions, in this connection there is no more For these reasons, 1 have taken a lications, seminars and conferences. Our but you may be assured of my readiness persuasive voice than that of the chief deep interest in these matters through- institute, and 1 personally, have been to help in any way 1 can to let the truth rabbi of Kyyiv and Ukraine, Yaakov D. out the years; and recently 1 translated involved with "Project Ukraine," which be known. Bleich, who had appeared in your pro- is coordinated by the American Jewish a book from the original Yiddish into gram and who subsequently wrote an Committee and which focuses precisely English by Moses Silberfarb, who was Yours sincerely, open letter in which he decried the distor– vice-secretary for Jewish affairs when Rabbi David H. Lincoln on Ukrainian-Jewish relations as well as more generally on the question of a plu– (Continued on page 12) No. 46 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1994 5

CONT1NU1NG REACTlON TO "60 MINUTES" REPORT Canadians also express outrage FCC complaint is filed, by Christopher Guly have tried to ease people's fears, suggesting that things are not as serious as they might OTTAWA - The Ukrainian Canadian appear; that Ukrainians, despite the allega– demonstration slated in NYC Congress has called on CBS TY's "60 tions, are not genetically anti-Semitic." Minutes" to retract its October 23 broad- by Khristina Lew States Postal Service and Wal-Mart Echoing criticisms from the Ukrainian Stores inc., protesting their sponsor- cast of "The Ugly Face of Freedom." Embassy in Washington, a November 3 JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - The The segment, which aired the first ship of "60 Minutes" and urging them letter from Yevhen Polishchuk, first sec– Ukrainian American community contin– to pressure CBS to retract "The Ugly night President Leonid Kuchma spent in retary of the Ukrainian Embassy in ues to protest the inflammatory "60 Ottawa on his first state visit outside Face of Freedom" segment. Canada, which appeared in The Gazette Minutes" segment on alleged anti- in a letter to every sponsor of the Ukraine, suggested that western Ukraine in Montreal, blasted Mr. Safer's "journal– Semitism in western Ukraine, filing a is experiencing a wave of anti-Semitism. program from the Ukrainian American istic irresponsibility and inaccuracy." complaint with the Federal Communica– Professionals and Business Persons in Canada, the UCC isn't alone in tak– Mr. Polishchuk wrote: "Among the tions Commission (FCC), augmenting ing on CBS-TY. Dr. Dmytro Cipywnyk, Association of New York and New archival footage showing people being its letter-writing campaign to include the Jersey, President Areta Pawlynsky president of the Ukrainian World beaten was one discredited picture that program's sponsors, meeting with CBS Congress, on October 31 penned a letter threatened a boycott of the sponsor's was also featured in Time magazine affiliates, and organizing a demonstra– product by the Ukrainian American expressing regret over the American net- about 18 months ago. The soldiers in this tion at CBS headquarters in Manhattan work's promotion of "hatemongers' anti- community if the company does not picture were not Ukrainian and the for November 14. prevail on CBS to apologize for its Ukrainian agenda." He wrote: "The racist woman was probably not Jewish. After On November 10, the Ukrainian suggestion that Ukrainians are 'genetically libel of Ukrainians and agree to a being advised of this error, Time apolo– Congress Committee of America, citing retraction. She entreated, "if your anti-Semitic' seems to imply that perhaps gized and retracted this picture." the Fairness Doctrine, which requires a Nazi-style 'final solution' for Ukrainians company declines our request, we will One weapon the Ukrainian Embassy in broadcasters to provide adequate cover- have no choice but to mobilize both would be welcomed by those responsible Ottawa is using to step up its campaign age of controversial issues of public for this abominable program." within our community and outside it against "60 Minutes" is an October 31 let– importance and to ensure that the cover- for a boycott of your company's prod– Meanwhile; in a November 2 news ter by Ukraine's chief rabbi, Yaakov age fairly reflects differing viewpoints release, UCC President Oleh Romaniw ucts. Failure on our part would, by our Bleich, who was extensively interviewed on the issues, filed a complaint with the continued patronage of the products called on "everyone who believes in fair, throughout the controversial segment. FCC against CBS flagship stations or accurate and responsible reporting to whose sale pays for Morley Safer's After the broadcast Rabbi Bleich wrote network affiliates in Albany, Baltimore, salary, place us in the intolerable posi– protest the biased, inaccurate and blatant– that it "did not convey the true state of Buffalo, Cleveland, Chicago, Detroit, ly racist report" broadcast by the tion of, in effect, subsidizing CBS's affairs in Ukraine. І would also like to state Hartford, Los Angeles, Miami, defamation of us." American television network. unequivocally that my words were quoted Minneapolis7St. Paul, New York, The UCC is also pursuing some recourse UCC A President Askold Lozynskyj, out of the context that they were said." Philadelphia and Washington. in his letter to each sponsor, stated, through the Canadian Radio-Television and The letter goes on: "Credit should be The complaint, filed under the per– Telecommunications Commission. "Unfortunately, and we are assuming, given where credit is due. The present gov– sonal attack rules of the Fairness unwittingly, you lent your good name to Marie Bender, a spokesperson for the ernment of Ukraine is continuing the poli– Doctrine, alleges: CRTC, said that the commission has this program by sponsoring it as an cies of the previous government, has an "On October 23, 1994, at approxi– advertiser. We would appreciate your already received 20 complaints directed at excellent record in human rights, respecting mately 7 p.m. EDT, during CBS '60 Global-Tv, the Canadian network that car– communicating with Laurence A. Tisch, the rights of national minorities in deeds Minutes,' respondents fCBS flagship chairman, president and CEO of CBS, ried the CBS-Tv broadcast. Under CRTC and actions and not only on paper." stations and affiliates! broadcast a state– law, Global, not CBS, is responsible for to express your outrage that CBS adver– in fact, Dr. Cipywnyk insisted that the ment impugning Ukrainians as 'geneti– tisers are sponsoring racist hate broad- airing the show and could theoretically Jewish community in Ukraine is offered cally anti-Semitic' This statement con– lose its license if found in contempt of any casting. Furthermore, kindly relate to special treatment by the Ukrainian gov– stituted a personal attack on an identi– CBS that you will cease doing business Canadian broadcast regulations. ernment. fied group, persons of Ukrainian ances– And it appears that many Canadians with CBS unless an apology is issued to As for those who lived in Ukraine dur– try, approximately 1.5 million of whom the viewers for this misinformation." tuned in on October 23. Nielsen Marketing ing the height of the alleged anti-Semitic reside in the United States. Research, based in Markham, Ontario, period in western Ukraine, Stephen "Respondents acted unfairly and Community to demonstrate reported an audience of 490,000, mostly Jaworsky, Canadian correspondent for unreasonably in failing to provide an The genesis for the Monday, from Ontario. That's a little higher than the Svoboda, said that "60 Minutes" is "pro– opportunity for the presentation of an November 14, 3 p.m. demonstration at 403,000 average "60 Minutes" garnered in moting hate propaganda." opposing viewpoint. Having received eight previous shows. CBS headquarters (524 W. 57th St.) Although he admits some anti-Semitism notice of complainant's Ethe UCCAJ springs from Ukrainian Human Rights The larger viewership also generated existed when he lived in Galicia prior to claim, the respondents acted unfairly its share of letter writing on the part of Committee President Ulana Mazurke– World War 11, more often than not Jews and unreasonably in refusing to broad- vich following her November 2 tele- some Canadians. and Ukrainians worked together. "The alle– cast a retraction, opposing viewpoint or One viewer, Herbert Alexander of phone conversation with Don Hewitt, gations fin "The Ugly Face of Freedom") other adequate remedial programming." executive producer of "60 Minutes." Toronto, wrote a November 7 letter to the are completely overblown," insisted Mr. The complaint was submitted with a editor of The Toronto Star, in it, Mr. Mrs. Mazurkevich, who participated in Jaworsky. "1 think a lot of it has to do with seven-page memorandum of points, the October 31 meeting between repre– Alexander, whose letter appeared below a such pathological fUkrainianJ haters as and requests that the respondents offer caricature of Adolf Hitler, wrote that he sentatives of the Ukrainian American fNazi hunter) Simon Wiesenthal." a "reasonable opportunity for the pre– community and CBS officials at the net- hoped that in providing aid to Ukraine, During the episode, Mr. Wiesenthal sentation of an opposing viewpoint in Canada would not be "financing the next work's headquarters, contacted Mr. described a three-day killing spree, which the form of a fairly balanced program Hewitt to voice her disappointment with holocaust." Similarly another, by Phillip claimed as many as 6,000 Jewish lives, on Jewish-Ukrainian relations, both the proceedings of the meeting. De Zwirek also of Toronto, expressed hope led by the Ukrainian police. Mr. Safer past and present, including without According to Mrs. Mazurkevich, Mr. that before the Canadian government rush– then explained how Symon Petliura was limitation a statement from Rabbi es to give "Canadians' money away, we Hewitt claimed that he has spoken to responsible for slaughtering 60,000 Jews Yaakov D. Bleich as the representative CBS reporters and historians and that, should examine the human-rights policy of in 1919. of the Jewish community in Ukraine." Ukraine as we did in Haiti, China, North from a historical perspective, "60 "Petliura was in fact responsible for Minutes" was not as wrong as the Korea and other areas of political andZor counteracting many anti-Jewish pro- Letter-writing campaign religious oppression." Ukrainian American community thinks. grams," said Mr. Jaworsky. The second prong of the communi– With the support of the Ukrainian Dr. Cipywnyk, who also serves as presi– As for "60 Minutes" depiction of other ty's letter campaign targets companies dent of the Canadian Ethnocultural Council, Educational and Cultural Center in Ukrainian leaders as villains, including that advertised during the October 23 Philadelphia, the United Ukrainian said that the Ukrainian World Congress Roman Shukhevych and Stepan Bandera, airing of "60 Minutes." might begin legal action against the Star for American Organizations of New York the Ottawa-based journalist is equally Launched by the Ukrainian and the UCCA New Jersey State "hate-mongering." He explained that "the adamant about CBS's distortion of reality. Professional Society of Philadelphia media get lazy sometimes, and don't take Council, plans for the demonstration "Bandera was incarcerated in a concen– and the Federation of Ukrainian were launched on November 9. Bus the time to research an issue before printing tration camp from 1941 to 1945," said Mr. American Business and Professional service from Philadelphia will be pro– a story. The two letters and editorial cartoon Jaworsky, "and Shukhevych led an insur– Organizations in the first days of vided; for more information contact constitute hate propaganda." gent army that included many Jews." November, the effort calls on individ– the UECC, (215)663-1166. in the UCC letter to CBS, Mr. Romaniw Mr. Safer did not respond to a request uals to write letters to ATScT Corp., On November 2, representatives of wrote that correspondent "Morley Safer's for an interview. Cadillac Motor Car Division, Chrysler Chicago's Ukrainian American commu– alleged reporting was nothing if not rife However, Mr. Jaworsky thinks that the Corp., Enterprise Rent-A-Car inc., nity, Orest Baranyk, Julian Kulas and with racism and bigotry. Labeling the controversial "60 Minutes" episode is General Mills inc., General Motors Mykhailo Klysh, met with Robert Ukrainian people as being 'genetically anti- indicative of the fact "that Ukrainians Corp., The Goodyear Tire Sc Rubber McGann, CBS News Division vice-pres– Semitic' is hate-mongering of the worst have few friends" among the major Co., international Business Machines ident and Chicago CBS station WBBM kind...it was disgraceful and at the very American ТУ networks, "i'm quite Corp., Merrill Lynch and Co. inc., general manager. According to UCCA minimum wants Mr. Safer's censurement." frankly surprised why the Ukrainian com– Oldsmobile Motor Car Division, vice-President Baranyk, Mr. McGann, Referring to allegations of Ukrainian-led, munity in the United States hasn't moved Toyota Motor Manufacturing USA having received 2,000 letters protesting anti-Semitic atrocities during the second to get some influential Jews, like fformer inc., Toyota Motor Sales USA inc., world war, Mr. Safer, in a voice-over, said Secretary of State J Henry Kissinger, on its United Parcel Service inc., United (Continued on page 20) "The Church and government of Ukraine side," he said. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1994 No. 46

a long demise, and Solomon University, Billionaire... the first Jewish university in modern (Continued from page 1) Ukraine. Other important organizations in Ukraine sponsored by the foundation commitment by individuals to work with are the Council of Advisors to the and in Ukraine for which he had hoped. Presidium of the Parliament of Ukraine, Mr. Soros, who was educated at the the international Management institute, London School of Economics and Oxford the Ukrainian Legal Foundation and the University, has spent nearly Si billion in Center for Contemporary Arts. the last 10 years through his various foun– dations to support the establishment of The effort has resulted in a major open and free societies, the first of which, increase of funding for the Ukrainian the Open Society Foundation, was estab– Renaissance Foundation from Si.5 mil- lished in 1979. His philosophy, as he lion in 1992 to almost S15 million for explained to The Weekly in an exclusive 1994. Mr. Soros' spokesperson Frances interview (see sidebar, this page), is based Abouzeid said, "it is a good indication of on the writings of Karl Popper, a 20th cen– the confidence in the people and the tury British philosopher. foundation in Ukraine and the progress Roman Woronowycz "The concept of 'open society' is basi– that has been demonstrated." First U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Roman Popadiuk gives main address. cally just a broader concept of democracy Mr. Soros has been a Wall Street ana– and market economy and the rule of law," lyst and executive and has published sev– said Mr. Soros. He explained that he eral books on finance. Currently, he heads believes no assurances exist that society the Soros Fund Management and is the will continually move in the right direc– chief investment advisor for the Quantum tion. For this reason, certain social institu– Fund, today one of the most successful tions must always be kept strong to guard financial management funds in the world. against movements toward dictatorship. Another highly visible player on the in Ukraine, the building of those institu– scene during Ukraine's national resurgence tions, after almost 75 years of disintegra– also spoke at the Soros fete. The first U.S. tion in a totalitarian system, has resulted in Ambassador to Ukraine, Roman Popadiuk, the establishment of 24 organizations, providing the main address, showered which are supporting Ukraine in develop– praise on President Kuchma for finally get- ing, strengthening and expanding basic ting on the right track with economic structures, including everything from eco– reforms, a road that former President nomic institutions, to the media, to culture, Leonid Kravchuk had shunned, he said. He to education and youth-oriented structures. also noted that the November time period is its mission and organizations are a crucial moment in U.S.-Ukraine relations diverse. The Renaissance Foundation has with the state visit of President Kuchma to established, for example, an international Washington, a hinge on which will turn Media Center in Ukraine as well as the relations between the two countries. Civic Education Project, which is tasked Mr. Soros' award was presented by with exposing Ukrainian university stu– Ukrainian institute of America President Ukrainian institute of America President Walter Baranetsky presents George dents to Western social sciences. The Walter Baranetsky after an introduction Soros (center) the U1A Achievement Award. Joseph Lesawyer, chairman of the foundation also supports Kyyiv-Mohyla by master of ceremonies Bohdan event, stands behind them. The first U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine, Roman Academy, the oldest university in Shandor. Joseph Lesawyer, who chaired Popadiuk, (partially hidden) and Andriy Pashchuk look on. Ukraine, which has been revitalized after the event, made the closing comments.

lNTERviEW: A few moments with George Soros Ukraine's JA by Roman Woronowycz Hungarian Jews were very badly treated in cesses and contributions of the Soros Ukraine during the war. And so Dzyuba Foundation in and for Ukraine? receives grant George Soros, Hungarian-born bil– said the idea is to create a Ukraine where The foundation in Ukraine, 1 think KYYiv — Junior Achievement lionaire financier turned philanthropist, this sort of thing cannot happen again. has been really very successful. The international announced on November 4 through his Soros Foundation, is the That is what appealed to me. one in Kyyiv has done a lot better than that Junior Achievement of Ukraine has major private donor supporting the Those two things led to my visit to the one in Moscow. The organization is been awarded a S93,550 grant by the transformation of the former Communist Kyyiv. І think it was 1989. it was well probably one of the best of all my foun– Eurasia Foundation. Bloc to democracy and market-oriented before the founding of an independent dations — both as a grant-giving orga– Established in 1992 through a grant economies, in 1994 thus far, his Soros Ukraine. Foundation has donated nearly Si 5 mil- nization and as an operating founda– from ATScT, Junior Achievement of lion to two dozen Soros-supported orga– Specifically, what is the concept of tion. in grant-giving, its greatest suc– Ukraine reached 1,100 secondary students nizations in Ukraine. Although consid– "open society"? cesses have been helping support or during the 1993-1994 program year. The establish institutions that Ukraine Eurasia Foundation grant will allow the ered publicity shy, Mr. Soros agreed to a The concept of "open society" is needs. There is a whole range of them, organization to reach an additional 3,000 short interview with The Weekly prior to basically just a broader concept of maybe two dozen, from Kyyiv-Mohyla students over the next nine months. a banquet held in New York where he democracy and market economy and Academy, which was there before us, "Junior Achievement's mission to teach was awarded the Ukrainian institute of rule of law. it is just a more universal but now we ^financially! support it, to, Ukraine's next generation of business lead– America Achievement Award. concept based on, if you come right let's say, the Privatization institute, or ers, government officials, consumers and down to it, the recognition that we may the Council of Economic Advisors. voters the benefits of free enterprise has Where did the idea of the Soros all be wrong and, therefore, you need a been made that much easier by the support Foundation originate, and what was society which recognizes this, as is the Soros Foundation now a of the Eurasia Foundation," said Sam the motivation for such a wide-rang– opposed to a form of government that permanent fixture in those countries Taylor, chief operating officer of Junior ing, intensive financial support pro- denies this. Because if you deny it, it in which it has been established? Achievement international. gram for Ukraine? leads to dictatorship. So this is the con– Yes. Junior Achievement is a non-profit cept of open society, it was Karl The whole thing is sort of a broad, economic education organization that Popper, a philosopher, who developed There is no point at which the universal concept of an open society. І teaches students about business, entre– foundations will consider their work set up the Open Society Foundation in it. This was what led me to set up the preneurship and market economies. This 1979, for Hungary in 1984. Then foundation, and that's what took me to done and they will cease to exist? is done by bringing volunteers from the Ukraine when it became possible. Poland, then the Foundation in the Not at the moment. We thought it business community into the classroom Soviet Union in 1987. Two things then in terms of when the various foun– would be a short-term effort, but now to share their experience with students. really happened. One, 1 met Bohdan dations were set up, where does we think it will be different; we think in The Eurasia Foundation is a private, Hawrylyshyn at a Club of Rome meet– Ukraine fit? biblical terms — 40 years. non-profit, grant-making organization ing. We had a very good understanding, established with funding from the U.S. Ukraine was the first of the Soviet We realize your schedule is tight, and 1 felt he was a very good man who Agency for international Development to Union republics in which we set up a but one more question, please. What shared the same values as 1 did. He was support economic reform and democratic foundation, although we had already set do you think of President Leonid already very important in Ukraine. institution-building in the New up a foundation for the Soviet Union in Kuchma's economic reform efforts? The other thing is that we had a visit independent States of the former Soviet Moscow by 1987. We then (after estab– from (ivan) Dzyuba, the writer fand І am very keen on it. i'm very excit– Union. lishing the Ukrainian Renaissance former minister of culturej. He came to ed about it, and 1 am going out of my Junior Achievement international Foundation) went into the Baltic coun– see us in New York and asked that we way to help him in every way 1 can. oversees the development of Junior tries, and we set up foundations there in set up a foundation in Ukraine. І had a Ukraine comes from terrible conditions, Achievement programs outside the the fall of 1989, before the fall of the very good meeting with him. but 1 think there is a real chance of a United States. Junior Achievement Berlin Wall. І had quite a lot of reservations about major change of direction. People don't international currently assists operations Ukraine, being a Hungarian Jew. Actually, What do you feel are the major suc– see it yet, but 1 can see it coming. in 80 countries, including China, Russia and South Africa. No. 46 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1994 7

Four New Jersey districts mark centennial of UNA at gala banquet JERSEY C1TY, N J. - Members of the Newark, Jersey City, Perth Amboy and Passaic, N.J., Districts of the Ukrainian National Association celebrated the 100th anniversary of the UNA on Sunday, October 16. here at the Ukrainian Community Center. Wolodymyr Bilyk, chairman of both the banquet committee and the Jersey City District Committee as well as secre– tary of UNA Branch 170, opened the fes– tivities. The Rev. Marian Struc, pastor of Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jersey City, conducted the opening prayer, while Nestor Olesnycky, UNA's vice-president, acted as master of ceremonies for the affair. The event proceeded according to schedule, it was helped along by Mr. Olesnycky's sense of humor, which went a long way to make the guests feel at home and part of one large UNA family. The master of ceremonies introduced the following UNA guests of honor: Ulana Diachuk, president of the UNA, with her husband, volodymyr; Alex Blahitka, UNA treasurer, with his wife, Pauline, and daugh– ter Tanya; former Supreme Secretary Wolodymyr Sochan with his wife, Neonila; Joseph Lesawyer, former UNA president, with his wife, Mary; and Andrew Keybida, advisor, with his wife, Evelyn. Participants of the UNA centennial banquet held at Ukrainian Community Center in Jersey City, N.J.

He also introduced UNA activists 9 from each of the UNA districts. Union in Passaic - Stefan Kira; UNA From the Perth Amboy District: united, all can easily help one individual." Branches 34, 42 and 182 - Roman Mykyta, UNA District Chairman and Branch She expressed thanks to the pioneers ^ From Jersey City: UNA secretary Wasyl Maruschak, John Blycha, Gregory Secretary Michael Zacharko; and Branch and their successors for their steadfastness, and representative of the local chapter of Klymenko; Ukrainian American veterans - Secretaries Jaroslaw Kraynyk, Sophia perseverance and persistence, traits that the Ukrainian Congress Committee of Martha Frig; and Ukrainian Church organi– Lonyszyn and Yaroslav Zaviysky. resulted in many churches, national homes America (UCCA) - Petro Palka; the zations - Jaroslaw Harmatiuk. Also introduced were guests from the and libraries being built, centers of local branch of the Ukrainian National e From the Newark District: UNA New York District: District Chairman Ukrainian spiritual and cultural life being Women's League of America (UNWLA) District Chairman Roman Pyndus; Dr. vasyl Luchkiv; Ukrainian American formed, and countless leaders of the - Anastasia Syby; Organization for the Ukrainian American Democratic Associa– veterans - Dr. Dmytro Bodnarchuk; the Ukrainian community being developed. Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine - tion — Michael Matiash, honorary presi– Committee to Commemorate the Year of Not only did the UNA provide life insur– Wasyl Hewa; Organization for the dent, Christopher Miele, president; the Family in the U.S.A. - Barbara ance protection, but through its support of Defense of Lemkivshchyna (ODL) - Marcanthony Datzkiwsky, secretary of the Bachynsky, national chairperson; and cultural and educational programs, and Paul Fuga and volodymyr Blazeyowsky. Newark District; Ukrainian American ODL– Maria Kosh. f charitable and social activity, it pursued its m From the Passaic District: UNA District Coordinating Council (UACC) - Joseph The keynote address was delivered by long-term goal of preserving Ukrainian cul– Chairman John Chomko; from ODL - Trush, secretary; United Ukrainian UNA President Diachuk. She expressed ture and traditions on this continent and as a Jaroslaw Petryk and volodymyr Kuzyk; American veterans of the Ukrainian thanks to the founders of the UNA, who in result enriching U.S. and Canadian cultures. Ukrainian National Home - John Zelionka; insurgent Army (UPA) - Alexander the 1890s expressed an unshakable belief in She continued that many individuals Self-Reliance - Julian Kotlar, president, and Bilewicz; UNA Fraternal Activities the need for a society that would unite all worked together pursuing a common goal, Rostyslav Halaburda and Theodore Coordinator Andre Worobec, who is also a Ukrainians in North America. To summa– and that the UNA developed into a large Marchinsky (Mr. Kotlar is also a UNA branch secretary; Self-Reliance Credit rize their belief, she cited their motto: "One and strong organization with 370 branches, branch secretary); Self-Reliance Credit Union of Elizabeth - Michael iwanciw. (individual) cannot help everybody, but it would publish books and periodicals, foremost among them the daily Svoboda, the English-language The Ukrainian Weekly, the monthly children's magazine Young UNR'ers veselka, the annual Almanac, and numer– ous Ukrainian and English books. The UNA acquired its own resort in the Catskill Mountains, where a seniors home is locat– ed^and a 15-story office building, which houses the UNA Home Office and the edi– torial and administrative staffs of its pub– lishing operations. Hundreds of young UNA'ers annually take advantage of UNA scholarships for their four years of under– graduate study. Mrs. Diachuk continued by noting that, although the UNA's purpose was to help Ukrainians in the U.S. and Canada, it never lost interest in the goals and aspirations of Ukrainians in Ukraine. The UNA's rich history documents assistance to Ukraine in its struggle for independence. As well, the UNA has constantly informed the U.S. public about conditions and events in Ukraine, and, where possible, tried to influ– ence U.S. government policies regarding Ukraine. By means of its Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine, the UNA assists Ukraine by supporting various humanitari– an and educational projects and programs. Mrs. Diachuk continued by pointing to Shawn, son of Tamara Grace, is a new the fact that the UNA, Ukrainian Churches Patrick (top), his brother, Sennon ,and sister, Rosemary, are the children of member of UNA Branch 238 in and community organizations, which UNA Sennon and Christine Nimetz. They are new members of UNA Branch 238 in Boston. He was enrolled by his great- Boston. All three were enrolled by their grandfather Paul Nimetz. grandfather Paul Nimetz. (Continued on page 14) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1994 No. 46

Journalist's notebook THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY in Ukraine Keep the pressure on by Marta Kolomayets Kyyiv Press Bureau By now, every reader of The Ukrainian Weekly, we are sure, is aware of how CBS did a number on Ukraine and Ukrainians during its October 23 broadcast of "60 Minutes." (After all, so much space was devoted to this mat– ter in the last two issues of this newspaper. Ditto this week.) To put it simply, Ukraine's people: diversity abounds the segment titled 'The Ugly Face of Freedom" was a cleverly crafted piece of propaganda. Journalism it was not. When 1 first arrived in Kyyiv to work as looking for shelter in the forests, later hid– Wrote Dr. George Grabowicz of the Harvard Ukrainian Research institute: a correspondent for our newspaper almost ing out in the big city of Lviv, depending " ... your depiction of western Ukrainian society as generally anti-Semitic can four years ago, one of the first things І on the kindness of strangers to get her only be characterized as slanderous and inflammatory. To achieve your pre– noticed was that everyone looked alike. through the worst of times. judged goal you seem ready to sacrifice every aspect of journalistic objectivity Having lived in New York for a Growing up an orphan, she said, she — accuracy, context, evidence." decade prior to my Ukraine adventure, І knew of only one mother: Ukraina, and Areta Pawlynsky of the Ukrainian American Professionals and Business was used to mingling with the Korean so, she was ready to give her life for it. Persons Association of New York and New Jersey wrote: " '60 Minutes' has green grocer, the owner of the Chinese "Now, 1 can die happy because 1 will exceeded all reasonable boundaries of responsibility. ...We are convinced that laundry, the italian dough-maker at the die in a free Ukraine, i've seen my dream only prejudiced individuals will be able to consider '60 Minutes' ' malicious pizza place and the Jewish lady from come true," she told us, wiping away and unbalanced segment acceptable as investigative reporting." Moishe's bakery who could speak three tears from her bright blue eyes and tuck– And there is evidence that "60 Minutes" did indeed have a prejudged goal languages all at once. ing her white hair under her kerchief. and was malicious in presenting its report on alleged anti-Semitism in Ukraine, i'd wave to my Uruguayan haircutter, The very next day we flew to on this newly independent state's "binge of ethnic nationalism." Oscar, on my way home from work, and Dnipropetrovske to visit Yuzhmash (or Rabbi Yaakov Dov Bleich, an American who is the chief rabbi of Ukraine, stop and talk to my Ukrainian banker, Pivdenmash in Ukrainian), once the largest has protested that his remarks in the segment were taken completely out of Mary, on Second Avenue. These were rocket factory in the Soviet Union, now a context and that the report did not reflect the true state of affairs in Ukraine. the people of my neighborhood, i'd go conversion plant where besides rockets, This week he says in an interview with The Weekly that "...the whole thing listen to jazz at the neighborhood bar, workers produce washing machines, city was sick. The whole broadcast, it just shows the sickness of journalism." where blacks, Puerto Ricans and buses and tractors. Rabbi David Lincoln of the Park Avenue Synagogue in New York, one of the Ukrainians would discuss politics and the in one of the wings, bigger than three many viewers who denounced CBS for the distortions contained in "The Ugly newest Mexican restaurant and the best football fields, workers were assembling Face of Freedom," told The Weekly that he received a conference call from the sushi bar on the block. tractors; above them on the walls hung producer and reporter of that piece, respectively, Jeffrey Fager and Morley Safer. І loved the best of this crazy quilt cul– inspirational slogans of workers building The two, he said, tried to cajole him into accepting their position that Jews in ture and was so used to it that sometimes a socialist future. Along one wall, hung a Ukraine live in great fear. "1 had to be exceedingly careful with them," he said, І took it for granted. five-year plan leftover from the good old, pointing to Rabbi Bleich's experience of having his words distorted. But, in Ukraine, everything looked the bad old days when workers would sur– And so it appears that CBS is feeling the heat. same, it was January 1991, and a cold, pass their "norm," and produce more Another indication that the network is feeling pressure is that last week "60 dismal winter in the Ukrainian SSR. All than required by state plan. Minutes" ran an excerpt from Cardinal Myroslav Lubachivsky's letter and prefaced the state stores carried glass jars of drab Amidst all of this memorabilia was that excerpt with a comment about numerous angry letters, noting that many had khaki-colored peas, bottles of salty mine– Svetlana ivanivna, a brickhouse of a pointed out the segment did not reflect the policies of the current Ukrainian govern– ral water and not much else. People lined woman, well into her 60s, riding high on a ment. That presentation contrasted sharply with the previous week's presentation of up for bread, either dark or white, and forklift, beeping to us, signaling that we viewers' reaction, when CBS gave short shrift to two letters from the UCCA and the waited for the spring to come. were in her way of building socialism. She Embassy of Ukraine and then concluded with a letter that underlined that some frag– And all the people looked the same: let us know with her stern look and deter– ments of Ukrainian society still have not admitted complicity in Nazi atrocities. they were Slavs. All of them spoke the mined manner that she was the boss. The Now, three weeks after the slanderous broadcast, Ukrainian communities in same language: Russian. Once in a while only sign of femininity she displayed was the United States and Canada, and the government of Ukraine are continuing you'd see Central Asians at the market- the beat-up old brown handbag which their efforts to have CBS set the record straight. Numerous local groups have place, selling dried fruit and nuts. But hung from the gears of the forklift. pressed local affiliates for equal time, and countless individuals have phoned, rarely would you see a black (a small On our way out from within the con– faxed or written to CBS. Some communities have picketed CBS affiliates and number of African students attended crete walls of the factory in the middle of several groups are to demonstrate in front of the network headquarters on Kyyiv University), or an Asian. An even the city, we took pictures, as old factory Monday. Ad hoc committees are springing up in various locales, among them bigger rarity was to hear any language workers, longing for the days of the the New Jersey7New York metro area, to deal, in a coordinated and profession– other than Russian on the street. Soviet Union shouted to us: "Get out, al manner, with this blatant example of defamation and hate-mongering. But, as Ukraine declared independence, spies." І realized that it would be of no Groups of professionals7businesspersons have stepped up their efforts to hit it began carving out a place for itself on use to remind them that we were living in CBS where it hurts, in the pocketbook, by contacting corporate sponsors of "60 the map of Europe, emerging from its 1994, in a free Ukraine. Minutes" and suggesting that they take another look at what they are sponsoring Soviet-imposed isolationist past. Western Just a few weeks ago, 1 had another and pressure CBS to retract the inflammatory segment. Meanwhile, the UCCA goods also began appearing in state stores eye-opening experience, which pointed has filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission in which it and in new hard currency places cropping out just how different in temperament the said that CBS impugned Ukrainians to be "genetically anti-Semitic," which con– up all over the capital city. citizens of Ukraine really are. stitutes "a personal attack on an identified group, persons of Ukrainian ancestry." Kyyiv is beginning to look more like a A delegation of municipal government Thus far, CBS has avoided any statements that would indicate it had erred. European city, with cafes on street cor– officials from Odessa and Lviv were Clearly, the network hopes we Ukrainians will run out of stream and the whole ners and billboard ads for Pepsi, being invited to the United States by a Rothmans, Coca-Cola, Sony, Marlboro issue will simply wither away. But, the fact is that CBS owes Ukrainians an apol– joint US1A71REX project to study gov– and Panasonic in the city center. ogy and a retraction, it owes its viewers a balanced report about the true state of ernment at the grass-roots level. They affairs in Ukraine. Thus, now is not the time to ease the pressure on CBS. But there are so many areas of Ukraine had a farewell dinner before they left in that 1 have only begun to explore, and it is one of the Kyyiv restaurants, and each these areas that have shown me that on the member of the delegation offered a toast surface Ukraine may look homogenous, of thanks to the American hosts. but going beyond it, one sees how com– Every glass raised thereafter (and there plex the people are, how diverse the land- were quite a few) was the eye-opener foi scape is, and how surprising. me. Every member of the Lviv delegation, Turning the pages back... Here's some food for thought. a bastion of Ukrainian nationalism, raised Recently, 1 had the pleasure of meeting a her7his glass to state-building, to indepen– 72-year-old woman in ivano-Frankivske, dence. Every member of the Odessa dele– by the name of Stepania Krupka. І was Mykhailo Luchkai, a Greek-Catholic priest, historian and lin– gation, a cosmopolitan port city with ar with a BBC film crew, which was interest– guist, was born on November 19, 1789, in Уеіукі Luchky, near international flavor, raised herMs glass tc ed in filming the remnants of the Ukrainian Mukachiv, about 20 miles east of the present border of Hungary. love, to passion, to luscious lips and warm insurgent Army's "kryyivky,"; we met kisses. After completing his studies in a prestigious viennese seminary, Luchkai was with a man who is organizing an outdoor What's one without the other, askec appointed archivist and librarian of the Uzhhorod Eparchy. He immersed himself in UPA museum and is currently in the one of the guests at the dinner? the ethnography, history and language of his native Transcarpathia. process of rebuilding these forest hideouts Last week, 1 traveled to Luhanske, г in 1830, he published "Grammatica Slavo-Ruthena" based on a work of Czech in the same areas where such UPA com– city of 560,000 Russified Ukrainians anc grammar, one of the earliest descriptions of a Ukrainian dialect, in it, he argued that manders as Yastrub planned their battles ethnic Russians (nearly 50 percent) whc Church Slavonic was the oldest form of the Transcarpathian dialect, and should there- against two enemies: the German Fascists are making a go at privatization; over 7C fore be considered the literary language of the region. The work provided the basis for and the Russian Communists. studies by eminent Ukrainian grammarians such as Mykhailo vozniak, Georgiy percent of all properties put up for small- Pani Stepania, whose underground Gerovsky and vasyl Simovych. scale privatization are already in private courier name was Maria, seemed to be hands, including a supermarket, a pizze The Rev. Luchkai also wrote a six-volume history of Transcarpathia. Although it reliving her life as she told us stories about place and a chocolate factory, in this dis– was never published, it was circulated widely in manuscript form and influenced skirmishes, about people in surrounding mal industrial city bordering Russia, peo– many other historians. He died in Uzhhorod in December 1843. villages who provided food for Ukrainian ple are cautiously optimistic that things Source: "Luchkai, Mykhailo, " Encyclopedia of Ukraine, Уоі. 3 (Toronto: University of freedom fighters. She also told us how she Press, 1993). spent five years living in the underground, (Continued on page 16) No. 46 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1994 9

LETTERS TO THE ED1TOR

goals not only sound similar, but actually faces and Places Stop the bickering, are similar, indeed, they are mutually rein- by Myron B. Kuropas forcing. We need Ukrainian scholars to help each other put Ukrainian studies on the map; Ukrainian scholars need us in order to be Dear Editor attractive candidates for university Dr. Bohdan Oryshkevich's recent arti– exchanges. By the same token, Dr. Benefits of CBS scourging cles on "Ukrainian Nationhood and the Oryshkevich needs The Harriman institute Dilemmas of the Diaspora" do not do and the Harvard Ukrainian Research CBS officials who met with the Jewry to approach the State Department their author justice. As a distinguished institute as much as we need him. Ukrainian American delegation protesting and demand refugee status for Ukrainian community leader who has contributed Promoting Ukrainian education - the the "60 Minutes" scourging of Ukrainians Jews who wish to emigrate. Mr. Safer told greatly to the development of Ukrainian education of Ukrainians and the education promised to "investigate" to determine 17 million Americans that "the message is educa:ion, Dr. Oryshkevich should have of non-Ukrainians about Ukraine - is hard the facts. Give me a break! clear to Lvov's (sic) Jews. They're leaving known better than to promote faulty enough. We should be helping one another, CBS already knows the facts. CBS knew as quickly as they can get exit permits." information and faulty logic. not engaging in senseless bickering. the facts when the broadcast was made, its The "Jewish institution" that benefits Just one example, "it should be noted," "investigation" is nothing but a smoke- most, of course, is David Roth and Dr. Alexander J. Motyl he writes, "that The Harriman institute screen, a bone to throw to Ukrainians so "Project Ukraine." As David explained to New York (formerly of Soviet Studies) reputedly pro- that CBS can buy time, if CBS does any– us in his October 30 interview in The posed an endowment of S20 million, of thing in the future it will be a 15-second Ukrainian Weekly, "We are in Ukraine which S3 million could rightfully belong mealy-mouthed apology along the lines of for several reasons. First, we want to to the study of Ukraine now that the Soviet Anti-defamation "our intention was not to offend anyone, strengthen the ability of the local Jewish Union has dissolved." and we hope no one suffered unduly." leadership to battle anti-Semitism...We Suffered unduly? Every Ukrainian are working with the local Jewish leader- Would that Dr. Oryshkevich were right! group is needed with whom i've spoken has suffered. The ship in Ukraine to strengthen their ability Would that things were so simple! The late Dear Editor: pain was written all over their faces. to deal with the government, to position W. Averell Harriman donated S12 million We're all wounded. And that's just the themselves honorably as culturally dis– to the institute: no small sum, to be sure, On Sunday, October 23, "60 Minutes" beginning. No one will ever know how tinct citizens of the land, and to battle but one that generates only several percent did a marvelous job at Ukrainian bashing. many of the 17 million people who anti-Semitism." No anti-Semitism. No "real" income per year. That money goes Nothing good could be found to say of any watched "60 Minutes" the night of funding. No Project Ukraine! to the institute as an institution - for Ukrainians - past or present. The program October 23 will make decisions or perpe– salaries, fringe benefits, administration, fel– concluded that while Ukrainians were David Roth's self-serving comments in trate acts that will impact on the life or lowships and courses, of which some have probably not "genetically" anti-Semitic, the wake of the CBS broadcast is more lives of some Ukrainian(s) somewhere, been in Ukrainian studies. they were nevertheless far more inclined to than a mere disappointment, it's a calami– anti-Semitism than other nationalities. somehow, it may be on the job or at the ty. Here is a man who has worked with For better or for worse, general-pur- Fellow Ukrainians: We desperately university or in a social situation. Their Ukrainian Americans formally and infor– pose endowments such as ours are not need an anti-defamation league, it is futile lives may be changed forever. CBS has mally for almost 30 years. Here is a man like Soviet property and debt, which can and inadequate merely to keep correcting committed a hate crime against the who has enjoyed uncurtailed access to our be divided among the successor states. and explaining historical facts and per– Ukrainian people. press, to our community and to our leader- The most distressing aspect of Dr. spective. Gross discrimination against The question with which i've been ship. Here is a man who has been given Oryshkevich's article, however, is that it Ukrainians can affect us not only collec– wrestling is cui bono (who benefits)? І countless books and articles about Ukraine rests on an utterly false understanding of tively, but personally and individually as think 1 know. and Ukrainians. Here is a man who travels how education works and how educa– well. Such discrimination must be chal– The first to benefit is Russia. CBS effec– to Ukraine regularly, who meets with tional priorities are set. For some reason, lenged in the courts - if necessary. Our tively put Russia's own anti-Semitism on a Jewish and Ukrainian leaders over there, Dr. Oryshkevich believes that promoting reputations, character and our jobs are at back burner. Mr. Zhirinovsky and Pamiat who has developed a "project" to help Ukrainian scholars in the West is incom– stake. І speak from personal experience. are not an issue as long as Ukraine is expe– Ukrainian Jews. And what does he tell us patible with the promotion of Ukrainian riencing a "rising tide of anti-Semitism." after all of that? "We take seriously charges scholarship in the West. Andrew M. Senkowsky, D.D.S. Those in the U.S. State Department of anti-Semitism that are brought any– Some reflection suggests that these two Yan Etten, N.Y. who want Ukraine back in Russia's where." if someone like David Roth can pocket also benefit. They can now argue say that after all of the years he has spent that an independent Ukrainian state is not dealing with us, then what hope does our only dangerous militarily (we still have community have of convincing other Jews "Wanted: one pallbearer" nukes) but politically. As a California that we are not "genetically anti-Semitic"? Heritage headline proclaimed on І understand that a meeting has been by Mary v. Beck Many individuals as well as organiza– November 4, "Nazis March to Wide planned between the institutional Jewish tions owed her a debt of gratitude. І Acclaim in Ukraine." leadership and President Leonid Kuchma DETR01T - "Accentuate the posi– received her wholehearted support in The CBS broadcast also helped resurrect during the president's visit to the United tive." This is sound advice that 1 have all of my political campaigns. that discredited dinosaur Simon Wiesenthal. States, if 1 were President Kuchma, 1 would always followed. But sometimes, the Yet only a handful of people came His efforts to paint members of the SS refuse to meet with any Jewish leader who negative aspects of a situation are so to pay their last respects to Emily Division "Galicia" as Jew-killers failed mis– has not unequivocally repudiated the scur– strong that they intrude forcefully upon Zaporozhets at the funeral home. What erably in Canada, and he needed this broad- rilous CBS attack on Ukraine. Thus far, the our awareness. That was my experience a painful experience for her three sur– cast to restore both his credibility and his only Jew that qualifies for a meeting with recently, when 1 attended the funeral of viving daughters! But even more stature, it is interesting that Mr. Wiesenthal, President Kuchma is Rabbi Lincoln. one of our outstanding Ukrainian painful and shameful was the fact that who admitted to Julian Kulas that his life women of Detroit, Emily Zaporozhetz. it was necessary, in the last minute, to І would also suggest that our Ukrainian Emily died at the age of 80, after a solicit the mourners for one pallbearer was saved by a Ukrainian, has yet to admit leaders refuse to dialogue with any Jewish lifetime of devoted service to the to make a quota of six complete. that most of the information he's been ped– leaders whose organization hasn't con– dling about Ukrainians over the years - he demned CBS for its defamatory treatment Ukrainian and American communities. What irony, what a disgrace, that the once declared that Ukrainians were worse Her accomplishments were many and community, which received so much, so of our people. Qur community has been than Germans in the destruction of Jews - varied, as evidenced by her many often, for a period of 50 years, could not trying to convince the Jewish American awards and certificates of acknowledg– even provide a pallbearer for the woman originated with the KGB. We'll be hearing leadership of our good intentions for ment. For over 50 years she was active who was always at their beck and call more from Mr. Wiesenthal in the future, decades. We've issued joint proclamations. in various capacities in the and who did so much, over and above you can be sure of that. We've bent over backwards and what has international Center. She also made the call of self-imposed duty! Another group of beneficiaries of the it gotten us? Has any Jewish newspaper heavy contributions of effort to the is this a sign of the times? Have all CBS broadcast are those Ukrainian and afforded us the kind of coverage that David Ukrainian Festivals, the Michigan our values disintegrated? Do we not Russian Jews who have developed a net- Roth gets in our press regularly? Has any State Fair, the Graduate Club, the possess even a modicum of gratitude? work of illegal activity in Ukraine. Who Jewish newspaper provided the kind of Captive Nations Committee and many is this the way we reward our activists would dare go after them now? Who could coverage to Project Ukraine that The other organizations and projects. She and the people who sacrifice their time dare to even mention that fact now that Ukrainian Weekly has offered? Did any was also well known in political cir– and energy for the benefit of the com– Mortey Safer said there are Ukrainians Jewish reporter accompany David on his cles, especially in the Republican munity? is this the way to inspire and who "blame the Jews for Ukraine's current last trip Ukraine? Has any Jewish organiza– Party, although her contacts extended motivate our young people to be self- economic condition." We all know that a tion offered its facilities for a mass meeting to many officeholders of both parties. less and community-minded? is this the mafia exists in Ukraine and Jews are with their people on the order of the kind Whenever community problems manner in which a community should involved, perhaps as much as Ukrainians David Roth and other Jewish leaders have arose - whatever they might be, express its final farewell to one of its and Russians. enjoyed in our community? whether a resolution of commendation outstanding and exceptional people? The Office of Special investigations We Ukrainians need to stop trying to from the mayor, the governor or a con– "Wanted: One pallbearer." (OS1) benefits as well. Discredited by please Jews. We Ukrainians need to stop gressman was needed, or a singer, a Let's not let this happen again, any– both an appeals court for perpetrating trying to convince Jews of our good inten– group of dancers, or even a Ukrainian where! For it must be remembered that fraud against the innocent and the tions and of the fact that our history has costume was required in a hurry to the future is built on a solid past. So it Supreme Court, which refused to hear been distorted. We Ukrainians need to real– round out a program in the last minute is incumbent upon us to remember, their arguments, the OS1 has its raison d' ize that for many Jewish leaders, it doesn't - tne standing solution was: "call respect and revere those who built that etre renewed by Mr. Safer. matter what we say or do. They will cling Emily." And, she responded eagerly. solid past. The CBS scourging of Ukraine has also to their biases and their prejudices because made it easier for America's institutional to do so brings great benefits. ю THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 1 з, 1994 No. 46 DlSCUSSlON: The role of Ukrainian studies research programs by Robert De Lossa geographical location of the Ukrainian Research private university can recruit and unilaterally gain accep– institute at what Dr. Oryshkevich admits is "perhaps the tance for students to the university. (This is a persistent Dr. B.A. Oryshkevich's article that appeared in the world's leading university" in and of itself confers to myth that should be discarded — if it were true, would September 11 and 18 issues of The Ukrainian Weekly the institute unparalleled (within academia) strategic there be so many aggrieved alumni and benefactors com– raises important questions about the role of American importance and the ability to attract world-class schol– plaining to their alma mater that their children were not Ukrainian studies research programs and their role in ars, political and social activists and students. This is accepted?) Bright Ukrainian students will be accepted to the future of Ukraine. Dr. Oryshkevich is to be conv borne out by the number of world leaders he lists with a American universities because of their native intelligence mended for bringing a focus to the question of Harvard education, as well as Nobel laureates on the and potential, not because of third-party intervention. At Ukrainian students coming to the United States and also faculty, world-class facilities, etc. most schools, they will receive financial aid if they are for bringing to the attention of the community the ques– Second, the Ukrainian Research institute has main– especially promising, which one would hope from the tion of what is the current state of Ukrainian research tained strong ties — witnessed by numerous publications next Ukrainian Braudel, Bloch or Hrushevsky. programs in America. and scholarly exchanges—with several Kyyiv– and Lviv– The proper role for research institutes vis-a-vis Nonetheless, despite his highly laudable intentions, based academic institutes (most notably with the institute Ukrainian students is: establishing a visible presence in Dr. Oryshkevich has presented in his articles danger– of Ukrainian Archeography in Kyyiv and the institute of Ukraine (which we have done), giving references and ously misinformed and misleading ideas with regard to Ukrainian Studies in Lviv). Dr. Oryshkevich might have making information available to all who request it American Ukrainian studies in general, and the been surprised at the meeting between a delegation of (which we have done), bringing their teachers over to Ukrainian Research institute at Harvard University in Ukrainian Parliament members and members of the conduct research in an American research environment particular. His prescriptions for dealing with Ukrainian Ukrainian Research institute earlier this month at (which we have done), referring them to university offi– students coming into the United States are based on Harvard, at which time the institute wholeheartedly cials who can help them (which we have done), refer– misunderstandings of the fundamental purposes of aca– pledged even further support for cooperative ventures ring requests for aid to the community when the univer– demic research institutes in this country on the one with native Ukrainian research ventures, institutes and sity is not able to meet the needs of a particular student hand, and admission and scholarship mechanisms of publishing projects. Members of Parliament warmly (which we have done), providing employment opportu– American private universities on the others. expressed their gratitude and admiration for the institute's nities (which we have done), and, finally, providing a His assertion that the community no longer needs to work in the Ukrainian cause; some were quite conversant place for community for Ukrainian students (which we support Ukrainian studies at American universities is a with our efforts with the Academy of Sciences. have done). All of these are above and beyond the man- risky one, occurring at a critical juncture for Ukrainian Dr. Oryshkevich insinuates that the institute seeks to date of a research institute, but are things that we do studies in the United States. The Ukrainian American jealously suppress any other academic effort in because of the special relationship the institute has had community has worked harder and more cohesively Ukrainian studies, in fact we have tried to offer infor– with the community and because of the institute's than any other community in this country to bring an mation, advice and access to resources to other pro- activist stance with regard to current events in Ukraine. underrepresented field to national prominence. Because grams that have made reasonable requests of us. The As to whether the institute is "likely to adapt or to of this, 1 would like to offer a counterpoint to Dr. Oryshkevich's assessments and recommendations. Because Dr. Oryshkevich has explicitly and implicitly made dozens of points in his article, 1 would like to The presence of increasing numbers of Ukrainian students, the carefully reply to them one by one. Dr. Oryshkevich presents a picture of provincialized increased general public awareness about Ukraine, and the grow– Ukrainian studies in the U.S., "relegated to a subdivi– sion of Slavic studies, to intellectual debate, and to a ing number of scholars interested in Ukraine all mean that we fundamentally traditionalist, if secular view of need to increase support for Ukrainian studies precisely to give Ukraine." The appearance of a new institute devoted to Ukrainian agricultural studies (in Louisiana); the the students something to study, to keep Ukrainian studies pre– appearance of a Ukrainian studies program at Columbia sent in American intellectual debate, and to explore new fields of through the Harriman institute, not the Slavic depart– ment; the fact that Ukrainian studies at Harvard are con- inquiry... ducted at an independent research institute as well as at the departments of history, Slavic languages and litera– ьь:„ - ^ ^^w^^aauu І ьт:^-ж ь ^да^ J^^^^^ Шя^штшш^^ -м- ;^ ? еч^ ;t; '^ж ”, tures, linguistics, and the research libraries; the exis– institute remains open to joint projects with other acade– come forth with a comprehensive vision for Ukraine," tence of the Project on Economic Reform in Ukraine at mic institutions, and we have more than half a dozen the role of a research institute is to have a comprehen– Harvard University (JFK School of Government), such projects ongoing. sive vision, the study of what it is established to study, which has a strong bent toward action as well as theory With regard to the institute's relationship with which for us, obviously, is Ukraine. The fact that the — are just a few of the examples that show that Ukrainian students, Dr. Oryshkevich also errs. First, Ukrainian Research institute at Harvard continues to be Ukrainian studies, in the United States are more robust numerous Ukrainian students of great distinction have the leading center for Ukrainian studies in the United than Dr. Oryshkevich portrays and are growing precise– studied at the Ukrainian Research institute's Summer States shows that it has done its job well. The fact that it ly outside the narrow confines of any single academic institute, which Dr. Oryshkevich mentions only in pass– now has facilitated new areas of study — witnessed by discipline (Slavic or otherwise). ing. This program should not be underestimated, new courses in the Summer institute, new symposia (on As to the charge of Ukrainian studies in the U.S. because it brings Ukrainian students (averaging six to such strategic topics as the Ukrainian military and the being wed to a traditionalist view of Ukraine - this sim– 10 a year) into contact with the American academic politics of ethnicity in Ukraine), new cooperative ven– ply is not supported by even a cursory review of current environment, and Harvard in particular. Four outstand– tures, and even a recently inaugurated publications scholarship in the field. (The importance of a "secular" ing recent graduates from the Summer institute, series (the Harvard Papers in Ukrainian Studies) to vs. "religious" view of Ukraine seems a red herring, but Oleksandra isaievych, Hlib Nechaev, Taras Koznarsky bring out new types of research, polemics and analysis І will mention simply that anyone familiar with the pub– and Oleksandr Pivovarsky, currently are pursuing grad– in an accelerated time frame - all point to the fact that lications of our institute could hardly miss the large uate degrees at Princeton University, МІТ and (two at) the institute continues to adapt as it seeks to redefine its amount of material on religious topics that we have Harvard University, respectively. comprehensive vision for the study of Ukraine to make published.) The siege mentality he describes is dropping The institute has limited personnel and resources, and sure that it is the best vision for the study of Ukraine more and more, because of new scholars in the field so is not able to actively scout in Ukraine or offer schol– possible. who see Ukrainian studies as one of the "hot" new arships for undergraduates from Ukraine who are attend– We know that we cannot do everything — Ukraine is fields in nationalities studies, political science, history, ing Harvard — but (and this is a crucial "but") both of not Liechtenstein — but we trust that other institutions cultural and sociological studies, and economics, and these are functions that Harvard College and its alumni working in the field and for the cause of Ukraine will because of the increasing recognition of the high quality perform admirably well, much better than a research pick up where we leave off. And, again, we remain of scholarship that has been done by Ukrainianists in institute could. (This is the case at any ivy League ready to help those other institutions as much as we can. more "traditional" fields of Ukrainian studies like liter– school, and is born out by last year' s vigorous recruit– A comprehensive vision for Ukraine is something ary criticism, history and linguistics. ment by both Princeton and Harvard of an outstanding that must be developed first by individuals and then Whereas there is a sense that Russian studies is con– young fencer from Odessa, who will be attending impressed upon individual generations until accepted by tracting across the nation, Ukrainian studies actually is a Harvard as an undergraduate this year. From the Harvard the entire society. Whether it is right or fitting for us growth field. This is the first time that this has been the side, 1 know of at least one Harvard alumnus from the here in America to press a comprehensive vision for case, it would be a tragedy to abandon university-based community who was instrumental in recruiting him.) Ukraine on Ukraine is a matter of debate. Whether it is right and fitting for a research institute in America to Ukrainian studies programs at a time when they are on The idea that the institute will "educate a Ukrainian facilitate the development of such a vision is beyond the verge of becoming the equal of any other European Braudel, a Bloch or a new Hrushevsky" represents a fun– doubt. For over 20 years, the Ukrainian Research regional studies programs. (A status that Dr. damental misconception of the role of a research institute institute at Harvard has created a rich field for the Oryshkevich correctly notes that Russian studies do not at Harvard University (or any private university). The have, but Ukrainian studies might, given the increasing development of a comprehensive vision for Ukraine and Ukrainian Research institute facilitates courses, but the acceptance of Ukraine as part of East Central Europe will continue to do so as long as it exists. courses generally are taught through the university, not and Russia as outside it.) І certainly recognize the fact that Dr. Oryshkevich through the institute per se. The major objective of the was trying to make the best case possible for an organi– Dr. Oryshkevich states that Harvard's Ukrainian institute remains research and publications, furthering zation like the Ukrainian Student Association in the Research institute has "no inherent interest in the devel– achievements within the field, making sure that the field U.S.A. (USA7USA). His case for supporting it is strong opment of much more strategically centered Ukrainian retains the quality and rigor of thought at the level of in certain respects, it would be good to have a strong, studies centers in Ukraine." it is unclear if by "strategi– other academic fields, and bringing the field to promi– activist presence in Ukraine making bright Ukrainian cally centered" he means geographically located or topi– nence within academia and in the public at large. cally motivated, but in either case he is wrong. First, the students aware of educational opportunities in the United The accusation that the institute has "no interest in States. Such an organization could keep a database of helping students from Ukraine gain admission to directed funds at American universities for Ukrainian Robert De Lossa is managing editor, publications, at Harvard" is quixotic, it is almost always the case that no the Ukrainian Research institute of Harvard University. research institute (or single individual for that matter) at a (Continued on page 19) No. 46^^THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1994^11 Stupka stars in U.S. debut of Kyyiv theater production of "Notes of a Madman"

NEW YORK - The ivan Franko State Theater of the Absurd. Drama Theater of Kyyiv will stage "Notes "The Notes of a Madman," portrays of a Madman," while on a tour of major the psychological state of a petty clerk Ukrainian communities from November named Poprishchin, who has heretofore 25-December 18. distinguished himself only by sharpening Appearing in the lead role of Poprishchin pencils in the director's office. will be renowned Ukrainian stage and film Unfortunately, he falls in love with the actor Bohdan Stupka, with his son, Ostap director's beautiful daughter. Wounded Stupka, in the role of the guard. by her rejection and the unjust values of The play is an adaptation of Gogol's society, he is desperate to learn his well-known work "Memoirs of a beloved's true feelings, talks to her dog, Madman," using the translation of noted and finally lands in a madhouse. There Ukrainian poet Maksym Rylsky. The he feverishly writes notes recalling his work is directed by vasyl Sechin and past events and feelings, scattering them Yulian Panich, with set design by around his room and indulging in broad Oleksander Kulchytsky. delusions of grandeur. Finally, he is sub– Mr. Stupka was born in 1941 in dued with a cold water drops treatment. Kulykiv, Lviv oblast, into the family of He joins forehead to forehead with his the actor Sylvester Stupka of the Lviv abusive guard in a prayer to God. Opera Theater. He studied acting at the The work contains elements of carica– drama studio of the Maria Zankovetska ture, of human folly and of phantas– Theater of Lviv under Borys Tiahno, (who magoric imagination that characterize had worked under'Les Kurbas). Mr. Gogol's work. Stupka worked there as an actor from viktor Marustschenko The play's first performance in an inter- 1961 until 1978, when he joined the ivan national arena was last year in the Berezil Renowned actor Bohdan Stupka (right) and his son, Ostap Stupka, in a scene Franko State Drama Theater of Kyyiv. Theater Festival in Kharkiv, honoring the from "Notes of a Madman." Mr. Stupka has appeared in over 70 pre-Soviet Ukrainian theater director Les films, both Ukrainian and Russian. His Soviet Union, and Laureate of the Taras ionesco in Russia. Kurbas. The performance was seen there repertoire includes roles from farce, satiri– Shevchenko State Award of Ukraine. The poet and translator Maksym by Ellen Stewart, founder7director of La cal comedy, contemporary plays and Ostap Stupka, 26, trained in the Rylsky (1895-1964) belonged to a group MaMa Experimental Theater Club (who tragedy; his stage roles have ranged from Karpenko-Kary Theater institute in of neo-classical poets living in Kyyiv traveled there in support of Yara Arts Shakespeare's Lear to ibsen's Romersholm Kyyiv and, since 1989, is with the from the 20s to the 60s. He wrote widely Group, a resident company of La MaMa) to the title role in 'Tevye the Milkman," an 1FSDT. He is best known for the roles of in classical forms and both carefully and and by Bohdan Boychuk, writer and editor adaptation from Sholem Aleichem. Among Perchik in Sholem Aleichem's "Tevye tactfully, though unflaggingly, defended of the journal Svito-vyd. Together they his film credits are roles in such films as Tevel," ilko in Mykola Kulish's Ukrainian culture against the pressures of arranged the upcoming La MaMa produc– "Bilyi Ptakh z Chornoyu Oznakoyu" "Patetychna Sonata" and Lukash in Lesia Russification. tion. (White Bird with a Black Mark, 1972), Ukrainka's "Lisova Pisnya." The ivan Franko Drama Theater of To dramatize Gogol's story in "Dudaryky" (The Pipers, 1980) and Director vasyl Sechin was born and edu– Kyyiv is one of the leading dramatic hous– Ukrainian for an English-speaking audi– "Chervoni Dzvony" (The Red Bells, 1982). cated in Ukraine before entering the theater es in Ukraine. The company experimented ence, the La MaMa performance will Mr. Stupka won the highest theater academy in Moscow. He has resided in with symbolism and expressionism in the employ extensive use of pantomime. prize in the former Soviet Union as Munich since the early 70s, where he has 1920s, but after the mid– 1930s, it adhered Projected supertitles are also planned. voinitsky in Chekhov's "Uncle Уапуа" been working as a director. Among his cred– to the imposed socialist realism, thus being "Notes of a Madnam" opens in New York when Serhiy Danchenko, director of its are the staging of "Playboy of the spared political persecution. on November 25 at La MaMa E.T.C., 74A E. Kyyiv's National Theater, staged an Western World" by Synge, "A Painting" by The theater enjoys the status of a national Fourth St., and runs through December 4. intrepid production in Ukrainian in ionesco and "A New Russia" by Chekhov theater representing Ukraine, it has present– Performances are Thursdays-Sundays: 8 Moscow's Academic Theater. and voynovich in Munich; "Crime and ed Ukrainian authors, classical works, and p.m.; Sunday matinees: 3 p.m. Tickets, at The most famous and distinguished Punishment" by Dostoyevsky in foreign works ranging from Shakespeare to Si2, are available by calling the box office, actor of Ukraine, Mr. Stupka has been Yugoslavia; "The Maids" by Genet and ibsen, Shaw and ionesco. Since the 1960s (212)475-7710. Actor-Laureate of the Soviet Union, a "Frenzy for Two or More" by ionesco in onward, it has courageously presented plays recipient of the State Award of the Ukraine; and "What a Hell of a Mess" by by Western authors, including those of the (Continued on page 20) ART REviEW: Anna Yushchuk's images of introspection and mood by Daria Darewych three moments in time or three different planes and space. The flower she holds in are not only convincing expressions of stages of the same woman enframed her hand, perhaps, is meant as a symbol of the objectification of her feelings and images of women are central to the within the single outlined rectangle. her innocence, as are her candid nudity meditations, but come across as harmo– work of Anna Yushchuk, a sensitive and in contrast, each of the two figures in and pose. The outline of a triangle implies niously balanced, sophisticated render– reflective artist from Toronto. A mood of the diptych "Split of Matter," 1994, is stillness and calm reverie permeates her a quest beyond material reality into the ings of images that transcend their gen– allocated its own space through shadowy sphere of spirituality. Here, as elsewhere, der to become omnipresent symbols of canvases, whose inwardness lends itself rectangles that move with the figures to numerous interpretations. the artist's desire to induce a reflective introspection and mood. even when they find themselves in the mood, to indicate a psychological frame Her most recent paintings will be on Born and raised in Ukraine, Ms. same circle, suggesting that each.human of reference rather than interaction with display through November 30 at one of Yushchuk arrived in Canada in 1990 being needs to retain his or her own the world are much in evidence. the galleries of Dimension Plus at 8110 after graduating from the Lviv institute space regardless of the shared experi– However, Ms. Yushchuk's paintings Decarie in Montreal. of Decorative and Applied Art. Her first ences and emotions. solo exhibition, held in Toronto in 1992, intriguing psychological insights into revealed her solid training as an artist,, the self, identity, and relationships are her Ukrainian heritage and her ability to also implied by "Fall," where a man and synthesize her Canadian experiences. nude woman are embraced by a silhou– Ms. Yushchuk's most recent images of ette. The woman remains strangely aloof. women are refined depictions beyond Behind them the two grayish vertical time and place, which echo the classical shapes echo the figures, yet retain inde– figures of antiquity, the Renaissance, and pendence despite the common horizontal Puvis de Chevannes, but they are set in shape. To the left the fleeing figure on post-modern configurations with a under- the edge of the shared space is seen lying geometric structure. They speak of through broken arches suggesting multi- solitude and contemplation. pie readings of the artist's intention and in "Blue Reflection," 1994, two the meaning of the work. almost identical images of semi-draped Tensions are created and held in check women occupy the rectangular space out- through the combination of subtly mod– lined within the composition suggesting eled figures set against flattened geome– the reading of two figures as one tric planes, as well as patterned areas rem– woman's depiction of her inner and outer iniscent of rich brocaded surfaces, old lace selves or perhaps her conscious and sub- and eddying water, as in "Triangle One" conscious. Similarly in "Solitude," 1994, and "Triangle Two." Almost identical in even though three figures are portrayed, composition, these two paintings differ in the implication is that they represent their palette and texture. The nude young woman in both appears in a sitting pose, Daria Darewych, Ph. D. is adjunct pro– but in fact is eerily suspended in a pat– fessor of art history at York University. terned dream-like realm of geometric "Solitude" (1994) by Anna Yushchuk. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13,1994 No. 46

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by Roman Woronowycz BR1DGEWATER, N.J. - Chorno– morska Sitch, the oldest active sports club in North America, celebrated its 70th year on October 22. Sitch has been a hub of Ukrainian American athletics for over four genera– tions for Ukrainian American youth. Today, it sponsors volleyball, soccer, tennis and swimming programs. Historically, it also organized baseball and even bowling teams. Approximately 150 athletes, supporters and members of the club celebrated with a banquet at the Holiday inn here. Among those present were the mayor of Kalush, of the lvano Frankivske Oblast, and Ukrainian Parliament Deputy lvan Kendzior, visiting the United States, who dropped in after din– ner to congratulate the sports club. Congratulations were received from many political super luminaries, including U.S. President Bill Clinton, vice-President Al Gore, both New Jersey senators, Bill Bradley and Frank Lautenberg, and New Jersey Gov. Christine Todd Whitman, among others. Current Sitch President Myron Stebelsky introduced the evening's emcee, Nestor Olesnycky, who led a pro- gram that included award presentations to longtime club activists and to the cur- rent teams for their accomplishments. various Ukrainian organizations reaf– firmed their support for the sports club Sitch President Myron Stebelsky addresses the sports organization's 70th anniversary banquet. with financial donations, including a S4,200 grant from the Ukrainian National refugees from communism brought with men's team outdid its female counterpart Estate Labor Day championships since the Association to cover expenses of the boys them their love for sports, especially soc– in the 1969-1970 season, a golden age early 1960s, in addition to other Ukrainian "under 16" soccer team. The Ukrainian cer, volleyball, ice hockey. Other sports for Sitch volleyball. The men took the diaspora and U.S. tournaments. Fraternal Association donated S750. The that took hold were track and field, New Jersey AAU championships and During the 1990s, Sitch's sports suo Providence Association of Ukrainian swimming, tennis, table tennis and chess. then finished 12th in the national AAU cesses have continued, especially in soc– Catholics also made a contribution. Of all the Sitch sports teams, its soc– championship. cer. On January, 24, 1993, the Sitch 16- Longtime Sitch member Osyp Trush cer squads have achieved the most suc– in swimming and tennis, Sitch teams and-under team won the statewide recapped highlights of the club's history. cess. Sitch has won several New Jersey have competed in the yearly Soyuzivka Cougar indoor League championship. The organization was formed on state amateur championships since first December .2, 1924, when a group of fielding teams in 1956. in 1971, it took Ukrainians predominantly from Newark third place in the U.S. Amateur Cup, an gathered and approved a list of ideals as achievement nearly matched the follow– drawn up by Petro Zadoreckyj. They ing year when it made the national semi- elected lvan Hrynyk as their first presi– finals again, out of a field of 210 teams. ON YOUR WAY HOME, dent. individual achievements include the At first the members concentrated on selection of three Sitch members to U.S. DISCOVER HELSINKI military-related physical endeavors such as teams: Zenon Snylyk played on three U.S. riflery, horsemanship and saber swords– Olympic Teams and captained one of manship. They expanded into purely them. Myron Worobec was a member of ONLY S40' American sports such as bowling, baseball the U.S. Olympic Team and volodymyr and basketball soon after, in 1931, the Chyzowych was chosen for the U.S. (THE FUN 1S FREE) baseball team won its league playoffs. National Team. With the onset of World War 11, the in volleyball, Sitch has fielded a team sports clubs activities ceased as many since 1958. in 1969-1970 season, the young adults became active in the war women's team won the New Jersey effort. Sitch enjoyed its greatest growth American Athletic Union (AAU) cham– after the war, when thousands of pionship and repeated in 1970-1971. The

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mo, for encouraging youth to join the UNA. districts... She expressed gratitude to parents and (Continoed from page 7) grandparents for insuring their children and pioneers helped create, must face critical grandchildren, but urged members to choices that will determine the future and engage greater efforts to constantly inform their children and grandchildren about the destiny of these organizations. function and purpose of the UNA and to She mentioned the different waves of encourage them to become involved in Ukrainian immigration to the U.S. community work. Although the goal of the pioneers at the end UNA branches, Mrs. Diachuk asserted, of the 19th century and at the beginning of should be active and be seen in every com– the 20th century was to earn money and munity, and they have to be ready to quick– improve their standard of living and that of ly and positively respond to people's their families, and then return to their needs. Ukraine's independence influenced homeland, many chose to stay in the U.S. the diaspora to become more intimately The wave of immigrants that followed acquainted with Ukraine's problems, it was composed of political refugees who awoke the consciences of many, who after left mainly to escape persecution and death. visiting Ukraine, made promises to them– They, too, had hopes of returning home, but selves to help Ukraine in some way. Many the decades-long brutality of Communist organizations have been formed for this regime prevented this. Meanwhile, new puipose, she added. generations of Americans of Ukrainian Since helping Ukraine has always been descent were born and grew up fully inte– a UNA tradition, and UNA members were grated into American society. involved in the Ukrainian community, After Ukraine declared its indepen– often working for another organization dence and Ukrainians in the diaspora had and often on projects such as raising funds an opportunity to renew ties with relatives for Ukraine, why then, Mrs. Diachuk and long-forgotten friends, many did asked, have none of the UNA branches UNA President Ulana Diachuk presents a plaque to Yaroslav Zaviysky, in recog– return to Ukraine permanently. Diaspora assumed responsibility to provide help to nition of his work as secretary of UNA Branch 155. Ukrainians, Mrs. Diachuk noted, are now Ukraine under the name of the UNA, and faced with a serious problem: how to why do very few UNA members support strengthen their Churches, and communi– the UNA Fund for the Rebirth of Ukraine? ПРОДУКТОВІ ПАЧКИ В УКРАЇНУ ty organizations, by enlisting younger in fact, she stated, the total collections for members to assume leadership roles. the fund have been decreasing every year, She alluded to the fact that the UNA ПОРОШК. ЗУПА 250Г 27.50 while activity that the fund would support General Assembly was making an effort to is expanding and creating a greater МЕЛЕНА КАВА 250Г 11 КГ, 24 ФУНТИ solve this problem and had taken steps to demand for funding. ШИНКА 250 Г ВІЛЬНА ДОСТАВА В encourage a younger generation of activists Mrs. Diachuk nevertheless expressed МАКАРОНИ 500 Г ЛЬВІВ, ІВ.-ФРАНКІВ, to join the UNA ranks. At the last conven– confidence that when branches do become ШОКОЛЯДА 200 Г ТЕРНОШЛЬСКУ ОБЛ„ tion, she added, UNA delegates understood more active, they will awaken serious ШПАГЕТТІ 500 Г ЗАМОВЛЯЙТЕ the problem by electing 13 younger profes– interest on the part of those who have long sionals to its leadership. ОЛИВА 1ЛІТР ВИСИЛАЮЧИ ВАШУ forgotten their Ukrainian heritage or sim– As a parallel to the above policy, the МУКА АДРЕСУ Й АДРЕСУ ply do not get involved. 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Branch secretaries and presidents have the desire and ability to contribute to WE HAVE INDIVIDUAL ITEMS ALSO. have the best chance of recruiting younger their communities in the U.S., Canada and CALL FOR iNFORMATlON. members into their respective branches, she even Ukraine. said, adding that all members are responsi– During the banquet, 54 UNA activists received recognition awards. Secretaries with 20 or more years of service received desk clocks; those with less than 20 SELF REL1ANCE (NJ) FEDERAL CRED1T UNlON years of service received plaques; and formersecretaries received UNA centen– and nial pins. Several posthumous awards recognizing UNA activists were present– UKRAINIAN CENTER ed to members of their families. The event was concluded with a prayer cordially invite you to an conducted by the Rev. Struc. 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tion," he continued. "However, keeping Kuchma reflects... in mind the current situation in Ukraine, (Continued from page 1) І have to admit that 1 worry about events as they unfold, if the world is going to Mr. Kuchma also remarked that the just stand by and watch as we struggle, І world is beginning to understand that fear we may have another Yugoslavia on Ukraine is a pivotal player not only in sponsored by Europe, but also in the rest of the world. our hands." Although the world still looks at Ukraine "When a person's living standard con– Branch 75 UNWLA as the third largest nuclear power and tinues to decline, conflicts are bound to uthe New Jersey places conditions, such as accession to unfold," said the Ukrainian leader, citing Ukrainian Museum Building the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, as as examples the turbulent events in the Fund Committee a requirement before disbursing financial Crimea, as well as the prospect of min– aid to Ukraine's collapsing economy, the ers' strikes in eastern Ukraine. 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"Of course, if someone lap of the world community, he does wants to give me a few million dollars, І seem to understand how important it is to won't refuse them," he jokingly added. keep the West interested in investing in The Ukrainian president arrives in -" SPECTACULAR ^ BREATHTAraNG ' Ukraine. "The world business circles New York on November 19, leaves for Over 55 minutes each. think that if U.S. capital is invested in Washington on November 21, where on 827.95 each plus S3 shipping and handling Ukraine - this becomes a signal for other November 22 he will meet with for each video ordered. countries to invest in Ukraine," he said. President Bill Clinton. But, he said, he To order please send check or money order to: "But today, our economy is bankrupt: Gyratron Dev. Ltd., 151 Bayview Drive hopes to celebrate Thanksgiving back in it is like a dying patient on an operating Point Roberts, Washington 98281 Kyyiv. table... 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ON THANKSGIVING DAY THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE SOYUZIVKAI JOIN US FOR A FAMILY THANKSGIVING DINNER AT SOYUZIVKA Thursday, November 24,1994 at 1 p.m. Traditional studies they might undertake, will be Turkey The role of... able to study Ukraine at Harvard, Dinner (Continued from page 10) Columbia, Stanford, UCLA and a grow– ing number of other universities with the Special Order: students. As well, it could direct potential rigor and academic excellence of any donors to universities with good track other subject at an American university. Whole Turkey records with Ukrainian national students it makes no sense to bring students to the for the family (remember that any donor can direct his United States if they return to Ukraine or her donation to a university, and with no intellectual capability for think– ' Extensive salad bar request that it be used only for Ukrainian ing about Ukraine, or if their thinking л national students). Turkey dinner with trimmings about everything else but Ukraine has an ^ Complimentary glass of wine The idea, though, that a private organi– American-informed sensibility, while zation can replace the financial aid and " viennese dessert table their thinking about Ukraine is frozen in " Coffee 8L tea recruiting structures of numerous univer– their pro-American experience because sities is questionable. (A sum of Si mil- they never studied Ukraine here. Dinners by advanced reservations only. lion might fully support 60 or 70 students The presence of increasing numbers of through four years of private college, but Ukrainian students, the increased general І doubt if it would support more — and public awareness about Ukraine, and the Thanksgiving dinner only .^^^^^^^^^^^^^ „314.50 per person that does not constitute an endowment, growing number of scholars interested in Thanksgiving dinner only (children under 12) ^^^ ^^S7.50 per child only outright expenditures. Even if we Ukraine all mean that we need to increase Thanksgiving dinner with overnight accommodations „ „S65.00 per person are idealistic and say that all these stu– support for Ukrainian studies precisely to S120.00 per couple dents will return to Ukraine after their give the students something to study, to studies, this still would not produce a keep Ukrainian studies present in Children 13-17„„ sufficient cadre of leaders for a country ^^ S32.50 per child American intellectual debate, and to Children under 12 „ ^^^^FREE as large as Ukraine.) That a private orga– explore new fields of inquiry — all of nization could greatly aid the process of which directly benefit Ukraine and none (including steak dinner, evening wine tk cheese party by the fireplace bringing together Ukrainian students and of which will happen without continued in the Main house lobby, and breakfast Friday morning) American universities is not in doubt. philanthropic support. Given the tight TAXES 8c GRATUlTlES ADDlTlONAL But this does not mean that the commu– nature of financing everywhere in higher nity should adopt the perilous notion of education today, we all know that the Reservations are required - please contact: Ukrainian National Association Estate throwing off its support of the field of reduced support from the community will Ukrainian studies in the United States. Soyuzivka not magically be made up from some Phone:(914)626-5641 Foordmore Road in conclusion, 1 would like to raise one other source. The reduced support of the Fax:(914)626-4638 point that Dr. Oryshkevich does not community directly harms the future of, address but goes to the heart of our Ukrainian studies here — no one should Ukrainian studies programs here. When be beguiled to think otherwise. the students from Ukraine come to our Dr. Oryshkevich and 1 share a firm universities, what will they study once commitment and belief that we here in tsAe they are here? One aspect of the America can and should aid Ukraine as American Ukrainian studies programs fully as possible. What 1 present here is EMBASSY that is often overlooked is that they have only one part of an ongoing debate on introduced Ukraine into the general how best to use our resources to render WcMacfam American academic consciousness and such aid. І hope that as the debate contin– Show your Ukrainian Heritage through their work Ukrainian studies is ues we will find ways to support both Dr. with this exquisite timepiece! conducted at the level of intellectual Oryshkevich's vision for Ukrainian stu– excellence of any other discipline at dents and the important work that is done EMBASSY QUARTZ WATCH American universities. 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PREVIEW OF EVENTS Folk ensemble Sunday, November 13 public to a presentation by a delegation Admission, (includes continental breakfast): continues tour from the University of Kyyiv Mohyla S5, adults; S3, students under 18; children BROOKLYN, N.Y.: The John Terrebetzky JERSEY C1TY, N J. - The Karpatsky Academy to be held at the Ukrainian under 12, free. Ukrainian American veterans Post No. 27 vizerunok Ukrainian folk ensemble from Cultural Center, 26601 Ryan Road, at 7 ivano-Frankivske will perform in the fol– will hold a memorial service for departed p.m. Taking part in the evening will be CL1FTON, N.J.: Holy Ascension lowing venues: November 19, veterans at Holy Ghost Ukrainian Catholic vyacheslav Briukhovetsky, UKMA presi– Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 635 Broad St., Church, 161 N. Fifth St., at noon, as part of dent, Serhiy ivaniuk, rector; Evheniya is holding its annual craft and food fair, 11 Philadelphia, Ukrainian Educational and veterans' Day commemorations. The pub- Onyshchenko, vice-president and Natalia a.m.-3 p.m. Featured will be works by artist Cultural Center, 700 Cedar Road, 6 p.m.; lie is invited to attend. For additional infor– Shumkova, director, public relations. Oksana Tsiselska, original designs by November 20, Chester, Pa., Holy Ghost mation call Peter Terrebetzky, (718) 782- Donation: S10. Ukraina-lnternational, and jewelry by Nina Church Hall, 3015 W. Third St., 12:30 8672. Grechniv, among others. Ethnic food and p.m.; November 20, Jersey City, N.J., COLUMBUS, Ohio: The Ukrainian baked goods will also be available. Ukrainian National Home, 90-96 Fleet CLEvELAND: SS. Peter and Paul Students' Organization at Ohio State St., 5:30 p.m.; November 26, Newark, Ukrainian Catholic Church will observe the University is holding its annual autumn fest BOULDER, Colo.: The Postoly Ukrainian 50th anniversary of the death of party at 7:30 p.m. The party coincides with dance ensemble, directed by Tom N.J., St. John's Ukrainian Catholic School Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky with a the Ohio State versus Michigan football Masterson, will perform at 1 p.m. in front Auditorium, Sanford and ivy, 7 p.m.; moleben service for his beatification to be game. Out-of-towners are welcome! There of the courthouse, downtown in Bouder December 2, Bloomingdale, ill., St. held at 3 p.m., followed by a solemn will be food, drink and entertainment. For Mall. For additional information, call Mr. Andrew's Ukrainian Orthodox Church panakhyda. There will be a banquet and a additional information call Oleh Mahlay, Masterson, (303) 499-6363. Auditorium, 300 E. Army Trail Road, 7 commemorative concert program at the (614) 297-8776, or Katja Pylyshenko, (614) p.m.; December 3, Chicago, Ss. viadimir Monday, November 21 church hall, 2280 W. Seventh St.. featuring 299-2399. and Olha Church Hall, 2245 W. Superior St. Mary's Ukrainian Catholic Church NEW YORK: The Ukrainian institute of St., 6 p.m.; and December 10, Buffalo, Choir of Solon, Ohio, and the Sawadivsky Saturday, November 19 America series "Music at the institute" pre– N.Y., Ukrainian Orthodox Church Hall, sisters playing the bandura. The main BOULDER, Colo.: Ukrainians Networking sents "A Concert of Chamber Music by 200 Como Park Blvd., 6 p.m. address will be delivered by the Rev. ivan invites the public to a meeting offering an virko Baley" to be held at Weill Recital Chirovsky. Donation: Si5, adults; S10, chil– opportunity to get acquainted and participate Hall, Carnegie Hall at 8 p.m. Featured dren. Tickets are available by calling (216) in various Ukrainian-related activities, works are: Duo Concertante (1990); 861-2176 or at local Ukrainian churches. including sharing recent travel experiences to "Nocturnal No. 4 (1971; 1988); "Sculptured FCC complaint.,, Tuesday, November 15 Ukraine. For time of meeting, location and Birds" (1979-1984); "Orpheus Singing" more information, call vera Babiak, (303) (1994) — world premiere; Nocturnal No. 5 (Continued from page 5) DETROlT: A lecture by Aleksandr 443-4256. (1980); and, "Dreamtime Suite" No. 1 — the segment, offered the community air Rudenko-Desniak, visiting lecturer at New York premiere. Featured concert per– Saturday-Sunday, November 19-20 time on the local "Newsmakers" program Harvard University, former editor-in-chief formers are: Stephen Caplan, oboist; Oleh to rebut the "60 Minutes" segment. of Druzhba Narodov, titled "Minorities in Krysa and Taras Krysa, violinists; Peter JAMA1CA PLA1N, Mass.: The annual fall The Ukrainian American community Russia Today," will be held at Wayne State bazaar, sponsored by St. Olha's Sisterhood Krysa, violist; Natalia Khoma, violoncellist; University, 91 Manoogian Hall, African virko Baley, Laura Spitzer and Peter and its numerous organizations has been of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Church, solidly unified in its reaction to "The American Room, 2-3 p.m. The lecture is 24 Orchardhill Road, will be held Saturday, vinograde, pianists; and Continuum — sponsored by the department of German 10 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday, noon-3 p.m. A David Gresham, clarinetist; Renee Jolles, Ugly Face of Freedom" segment. and Slavic studies, the Program in special feature of this year's bazaar will be violinist; Joel Sachs, pianist. Tickets are on An ad hoc coalition of representatives Ukrainian Studies, and Russian 351. a quality used clothing boutique as well as sale at Carnegie Hall Box Office or avail- of community organizations, as well as able through Carnegie Charge, (212) 247- interested individuals, has been meeting Wednesday, November 16 traditional booths of ethnic foods, holiday crafts, baked goods, plants and a white ele– 7800. Admission: S12. S10; senior citizens each Friday at the headquarters building NEWTON, lowa: The "Art at the Dawn of phant table. Admission is free; proceeds and students, S5. Matching funds for the of the Ukrainian National Association in Civilization" exhibit, presented by the from the bazaar will go towards the church. concert were made available by Dr. W. Jersey City. The first such meeting, initi veres Art Group and Newton-Smila Sister For further information call (617) 524-9588 Howard Hoffman, to whom the concert is ated by UNA vice-President Nestor dedicated. City Committee opens at 308 Second St. or(617)522-3323. Olesnycky, was held on November 4. The exhibit features replicas of Trypillian Among the organizations represented at artifacts dating from 5000-4000 B.C., lec– Sunday, November 20 Friday, December 2 that meeting and7or the November 11 gath– tures on Trypillian art, as well as contempo– UNlONDALE, N.Y.: The Organization for EDMONTON: The Canadian institute of ering were: the Ukrainian American Bar rary sulpture and drawing by Rusian Naida. the Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine, Ukrainian Studies at the University of The exhibit runs through November 21. The Branch 42 of Hempstead, N.Y., as part of Alberta is holding a lecture, as part of its Association, the Federation of Ukrainian exhibit will also be shown in Oskaioosa, its commemorative program marking the winter seminar, by Mykhailo Molchanov, American Business and Professional lowa, on November 19 at Penn Central 65th anniversary of the Organization of department of political science, University Organizations, veterans of the 1st Division Mali, 200 High Ave. W. Ukrainian Nationalists, will screen the film of Alberta, titled "The Totalitarian Legacy of the Ukrainian National Army, "Zhorstoki Svitanky," a Ukrainian Film and the Political Situation in Ukraine and Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine, Friday, November 18 Club production, Wolodymyr Wasik, pro– Russia: A Cross-National Comparison," to the Ukrainian National Center: History and WARREN, Mich.: The Detroit metropoli– ducer, at St. viadimir's Ukrainian Parish be held in the Heritage Lounge, Athabasca information Network (UNCHA1N), the tan area Ukrainian community invites the Center, 226 Uniondale Ave., at 10:30 a.m. Hall, at 7:30 p.m. Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund, the Harvard Ukrainian Research institute and the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Also present on November 11 were representatives of Ukraine's Mission to Trident Trade Group the United Nations. 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