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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc.. a fratrnal non-profit association rainianWee Vol. LVI No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1988 50 cents 20,000 in D.C. demand freedom for Churches in Ukraine

Koiomayels Ukrainian Americans march past the Soviet Embassy, protesting the ongoing persecution of Ukrainian Churches in the Soviet Union, by Roma Hadzewycz The weekend also featured a rally which shape our character, and we must Committee. near the Washington Monument, an keep in mind that the religious heritage In her own brief remarks, Ms. Ko- WASHINGTON - Close to 20,000 ecumenical prayer service near the of any nation should not simply be a marnyckyj McConnell noted, "We Ukrainians marched down the streets of Taras Shevchenko monument, and written page in our history books." regret that the vice-president (George Washington, from the Washington three concerts at the DAR Constitu­ Bush) was also unable to join us. Monument past the Soviet Embassy, tion Hall. (For a story about the His message was read by Nadia Unfortunately, we were pot offered an demanding ''Freedom for Our ecumenical service, see page 3. Full Komarnyckyj-McConnell, one of the explanation why he could not be with us Churches" on the occasion of this year's coverage of the concerts will appear in masters of ceremonies for the rally and and, regrettably, we have no message or Millennium of the Christianization of next week's issue.) chairperson of the government relations greeting." Kievan Rus'. The rally near the Washington Mo­ committee of the National Millennium (Contmued on page 11) The Ukrainian Orthodox and Ukrai­ nument was marked by speeches deli­ nian Catholic Churches have been vered by representatives of the Reagan banned in the USSR since their liqui­ administration and members of Con­ Estonian National Independence Party dation, respectively, in the 1930s and gress. It was notable also for the absence the 1940s. In a letter delivered to the of representatives of both the Republi­ asks U.N. to discuss Baltic states Soviet Embassy, the National Com­ can and Democratic presidential cam­ mittee to Commemorate the Millen­ paigns - this, one month before the NEW YORK - Twenty-one mem­ in the removal of Soviet occupying nium of Christianity in Ukraine called national elections. bers of the newly founded Estonian forces and troops, direct world atten­ on General Secretary Mikhail Gorba­ Democratic candidate Michael Du­ National Independence Party signed an tion to the Tartu Peace Treaty of chev to allow these Churches to exist kakis did, however, send his regrets and appeal/proposal to the United Nations February 2, 1920, in which the Soviet and function openly. a brief greeting. to put Estonia and its sister republics. Union recognized for all time Estonian The demgnstration was part of a Gov. Dujkakis stated: "As you cele­ Latvia and Lithuania, on the General sovereignty and independence, super­ three-day celebration of the 1,000th brate the Ukrainian legacy, you cele­ Assembly's agenda for discussion. vise free elections after such withdrawal anniversary of Ukraine's Christianity brate a rich and bountiful history and The eight-page document, signed on of troops, give Estonia the opportunity held in the nation's capital on October the strength and courage of its people, September 17 in Pilistvere, Estonia, to become a member of the U.N., and 7-9 by the National Millennium Com­ and you must be very proud. We must reached the West on October 3. It is recommend that the USSR respect a mittee. not forget the traditions and values addressed to Secretary-General J. Perez nuclear-free zone in Estonia. de Cuellar and is also to be sent directly Coming in the wake of a dramatic to at least 26 members of the United Popular Front meeting in Tallinn, Town of Chornobyl to be razed Nations. Estonia on October 1-2, the Esto­ The party also asks that its appeal, nian party's proposal confirms the JERSEY GITY, N.J. - The town of eliminating Communist Party and complete with the actual signatures, be Chornobyl, near the site of the world's strong sentiment apparent among the government bodies in the area and distributed to members of the U.S. Estonian people for autonomy and worst nuclear accident in April 1986, is transferring seven villages to a neigh­ Congress, many of whom have been being razed, because local authorities outright independence from the USSR. boring region. "That will be the end to actively protesting Soviet violations of Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania were claim the radiation-contaminated area the Chornobyl problem," the news­ human, religious and national rights in will be unsafe for human habitation for independent parliamentary democra­ paper stated. the Baltic states. cies and members of the League of decades, reported Pravda on Saturday, The Associated Press, which carried The first part of the document re­ October 9. Nations before the Soviet Union for­ this story on its Saturday wires, also counts the history of the Soviet occupa­ cibly annexed them in 1940 based on For a related story about unsafe stated that the Kombinat, an agency tion of Estonia and describes Soviet terms of the Hitler-Stalin Pact of 1939. conditions at the nuclear power plant in established after the nuclear disaster violations of international law. In a The United States and most Western Crimea and^public protests against and responsible for decontaminating seven-point proposal, the Estonian nations consider the annexation illegal. nuclear energy, see page 2. the zone around the Chornobyl nuclear National Independence Party requests Recent ethnic and national unrest The Moscow-based Communist plant, had set itself up as a "temporary that the U.N. declare null and void the throughout the USSR has included Party newspaper, objecting to this plan, government." The agency had taken Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact of 1939, many large demonstrations and bold noted that officials plan to erase the upon itself "the prerogative to resolve recognize the Baltic states as illegally demands for change and democratiza­ Chornobyl administrative region by (Continued on page 2) and forcefully occupied, aid and assist tion in the three Baltic republics. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1988 No. 42

Town of ChornobyL. miles away from Chornobyl. A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY As of June, gamma background (Continued from page 1) radiation levels in Chornobyl were 0.1 the question of the town of Chornobyl milliroetitgen - equal to the natural itself," said Kiev writer Alexander radioactivity in mountainous areas and Crimea nuclear plant called unsafe; Levada, in Pravda. twice that of Kiev, located to the south. According to Mr. Levada, the fate of Mr. Levada, concerned about the protests resume against energy program the historic town of Chornobyl, which Chornobyl residents, stated that some in 1993 marks its 800th anniversary, houses may be destroyed because of by Dr. David Marples in the Soviet Union generated by must be discussed at "all levels" of state unsanitary conditions, but insisted that nuclear energy is scheduled to rise from and government authorities, and not by residents must be compensated and that On September 26, Radio Moscow the 1985 level of 10.8 percent to 21 a local, temporary agency, the Kombi- a possible relocation must take place announced the results of a review of a percent, and as high as 35.2 percent in nat, which has already burned one "gradually, without negligence and nuclear power plant that has been under the European part of the country. In house and bulldozed two streets of indifference." construction for several years in the certain republics, such as Lithuania and houses in the central district. "The Kombinat must not forget that Crimea. The station, which had only Ukraine, the percentages will be consi­ The Pravda article also expressed the Energy Ministry (now the Atomic recently been cut back from its original derably higher. This plan, however, concern for the 994 people who had Energy Ministry) has neither the moral two-stage program to one, was sche­ does not allow for stoppages and returned without official permission to nor legal right to neglect its guilt with duled to come on stream in the 1981- slowdowns as a result of public opposi­ the Ukrainian villages inside the 30- regard to the territory. It has no right to 1985 plan period. The revised plan tion. kilometer (18 mile) contaminated zone, wipe it out with a black cross," the foresaw its operation this year. From the summer of 1987 to the stating that the Kombinat's decision article said. The announcement follows "compre­ summer of 1988, the chief consequences flew in the face of current glasnost In recent developments, the public's hensive research" of the site of the plant of the protests were as follows. The policies. This spring, reports said that mistrust of nuclear power plants has by a commission headed by Vice- Armenian plant was shut down tempo­ 100 people had returned to Chornobyl made headlines throughout the Soviet President of the Academy of Sciences of rarily in 1986, ostensibly for moder­ itself, but, according to Pravda, they Union. The New York Times reported the USSR Yevgeni Velikhov. It stated nization. The Kostroma RBMK-1500 were given no consideration in the on October 12, that the Chornobyl that the original project had antici­ was converted into a VVER-1000. The decision to raze the town. Once home to disaster has been the catalyst of resis­ pated seismic activity on a scale of six Kiev cogenerational nuclear power and 10,000 people, the town was evacuated tance to nuclear plants, and according points in the area, but that the actual heating plant was converted into a after the nuclear catastrophe, which to correspondent Bill Keller, the stron­ seismicity was 10. The conclusion thermal electric station in October 1987. according to Soviet sources, killed 31 gest opposition to nuclear plants has therefore was that it would be an In January 1988, the Krasnodar plant people. come from ethnic minorities in some "enormous crime" to complete the was abandoned after public protests, There is no mention made of the town non-Russian republics who feel Mos­ project. and work on the Chyhyryn station in of Prypiat, where the majority of the cow's indifference. Until this year, there In an interview that followed the Ukraine was halted in the following Chornobyl plant workers lived. The had been little evidence that the 1986 announcement, Vladimir Pivovarov, month. While some of the abandon­ service town was built specifically to catastrophe had slowed the Soviet nu­ chairman of the Department of Solid ments did not entail heavy losses in house these people and their families, in clear industry. State Physics at Symferopol State capital outlay, the Krasnodar station 1977. The town, with an estimated The politics of building nuclear University, stated that in the event of an had evidently used up more than 14 population of 25,000 was located next power plants have also been changing; accident at the station, the whole of the million rubles. to the plant, whereas, Chornobyl was as of next year, local government Crimea and the Azov and Black Seas Recently, the protests against the found 11 miles from the plant site. officials will be given greater authority would be covered with radioactive dust. nuclear power program have intensi­ The first plan of action for Chor­ in new projects. According to Yegeny I. Mr. Pivovarov said that the decision fied. In addition to the events in the nobyl, after the explosion, according to Ignatenko, chief of science and techno­ to construct a plant in the area had been Crimea, they have affected five stations V. Komarov, the chief engineer of the logy at the Ministry of Atomic Energy made with the feeling that "nothing in particular: Armenia, Chyhyryn, Kombinat, was to tear down only and the chief trouble-shooter oversee­ could go wrong" and had been taken Minsk, South Ukraine and Ignalina. dilapidated houses, but, he said, "by the ing the clean-up at Chornobyl, local lightly. He believed that those respon­ It has been reported that as a result of time normal life can return, all the officials will have the option to reject sible for making this decision, which public concern, the Armenian nuclear houses will be equally dilapidated and nuclear power plants at their site, as may now entail the loss of the money power plant is to be shut down in 1991. living in them will be impossible." long as they can come up with an invested, should be punished. At a meeting of the International Mr. Levada compared the Chornobyl alternative power source for their region. In July 1988, it was reported that Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) in town situation with the revitalized town 20,000 people had signed a petition Vienna, a Soviet representative, Boris of Oden, in Byelorussia, about the same Since the Chornobyl accident, plans against the plant's construction because Semenov, informed journalists that distance from the power plant as the for at least five stations have been of seismic activity in the area. The local there is concern because the station Ukrainian center, which had been cancelled, among them those near newspaper, Krymska Pravda, has re­ (based on VVER-440 reactors) is a decontaminated and repopulated. Gden Minsk, Odessa, Kharkiv and Vologo- ported a number of "violations of first-generation construction and is received new water lines, had its streets grad. These cancelled projects were technology" that are said to have located, like the Crimean plant, in a repaved and roof replaced. All 245 well-known locally, but were never occurred during the station's construc­ region noted for seismic activity. He families returned six months after the discussed in the central press. tion, and a more recent article declared maintained that a discussion was still in accident, according to Pravda. Plants under construction, including that because of the unsound geological progress over whether the reactors "There is not a single such example in the Ignalina plant in Lithuania and the conditions, "the chances of an accident should be modernized or whether the the Ukrainian part of the danger zone, Chyhyryn plant on the Dnieper River in at the Crimean nuclear plant are very plant should be shut down. A similar even though the wind brought more Ukraine have also been suspended. high." discussion took place almost two years radioactivity to Byelorussia than to Since Chornobyl, the attitude of the The very negative critique of the ago. Ukraine after the accident, the news­ Soviet press toward nuclear power has project in mid-course represents the At the Chyhyryn station, work con­ paper said. changed considerably. Whereas nuclear latest stage in a mountain campaign tinued at the site for some time despite Kiev regional officials said last year power was once treated with reverence, against the nuclear energy program that an announcement that the station was that at least 27 towns and villages were investigative reports, accounts of public has encompassed virtually every sector to be discontinued following wide­ too contaminated to be populated in the opposition and critical essays have now of Soviet society. spread public anxiety. In September foreseeable future. A new town lor been published on the pages of Soviet Over the past few weeks, a series of 1988, the issue resurfaced, and although workers at the power plant was built 35 newspapers and journals. protests have taken place against the a final decision has not been announced, construction of nuclear reactors in It appears that the station will after all various parts of the Soviet Union. In not be completed. It is said to be contrast to the protests that occurred "inexpedient" in view of its likely FOUNDED 1933 earlier, the current campaigns have ecological impact on the surrounding Ukrainian Weern taken on a mass scale involving thou­ environment. This statement follows a sands of citizens. There are two major protracted discussion in the press and An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National areas of concern: first, there is the view on television. 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The Minsk station actors — are unsafe. was to have been located only about 22 The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: The program for nuclear power miles from the city center, a proximity (201) 434-0237, -0807, -3036 (201) 451-2200 necessitated by the need to supply the development for the 1986-1990 period Postmaster, send address city without losing too much power anticipates a rise in output from the changes to: Editor: Roma Hadzewycz 1985 figure of 167 billion kilowatt hours during transmission. The Ukrainian Weekly Associate Editors: IMarta Kolomayets to 390 billion kilowatt hours in 1990. The South Ukraine nuclear power plant is part of a massive power build­ P.O. Box 346 Chrystyna Lapychak This figure is to be attained predomi­ Jersey City, N.J. 07303 nantly by bringing into service water- up in Mykolayiv oblast involving the pressurized reactors (VVERs) of 1,000 simultaneous construction of a hydro­ The Ukrainian Weekly, October 16, 1988, No. 42, Vol. LVI megawatts in capacity. electric station. A joint Soviet-Ruma- Copyright 1988 by The Ukrainian Weekly By 1990, the percentage of electricity (Continued on pace 16) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. OCTOBER 16, 1988

2,500 gather at Shevchenko Monument for Millennium Moleben by Marta Kolomayets

WASHINGTON - In the shadow of the towering Taras Shevchenko Monu­ ment, more than 2,500 Ukrainians gathered for an ecumenical moleben to mark the Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine. The religious service, part of the three-day celebrations in the U.S. capital, organized by the National Millennium Committee, was held on the grassy knoll surrounding the Shev­ chenko Monument, on Sunday after­ noon, October 9. Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachiv- sky, head of the Ukrainian Catholic Church served the moleben, assisted by his hierarchs, including. Metropolitan Stephen Sulyk of the United States, Bishops Basil Losten of Stamford, Robert Moskal of Parma, Innocent Lotocky of Chicago, Michael Kuch- miak, auxiliary of Philadelphia, as well as Bishop Vsevolod of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in America, under the jurisdiction of the patriarch of Constantinople. (Metropolitan Mstyslav, head of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church and his Archbishop Constan- Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky delivers his sermon during the moleben service. tine of Chicago, were delayed due to away; so the wolf snatches the sheep and Washington area traffic, and did not scatters them. The hired man runs away celebrate the moleben). because he is only a hired man and does Fourteen Ukrainian Catholic and not care about the sheep. I am the good Orthodox priests, took part in the shepherd. As the Father knows me and I service. The choir of the Holy Family know the Father, in the same way I National Shrine, from the Washington, know my sheep and they know me. And D.C. area, under the direction of I am willing to die for them. There are Mykola Kormeliuk sang the responses. other sheep which belong to me that are Surrounding the specially constructed not in this sheep pen. I must bring them, altar in front to the Shevchenko Mo­ too; they will listen to my voice, and nument stood children, holding repro­ they will become one flock with one ductions of icons, to either side of them shepherd." stood flag-bearers. Cardinal Lubachivsky then delivered Among the faithful were organized a 20-minute sermon, in which he stated: units of youth standing in the uniforms "Baptism in the waters of the Dnieper of their organizations. Seated in the marks the beginnings of our birth in front rows were Ukrainian leaders, Christ, this is the beginning of our among them Peter Savaryn, Dr. Yuriy history, our ties to Christian Western Starosolsky, Mykola Rudenko and Europe. Petro Ruban. He continued, stating: "This jubilee The gospel reading, was from St. has shown us the bitter truth, the truth John (10:11) about the Good Shepherd: as to how many of our neighbors know "I am the good shepherd, who is nothing about our people, out glorious willing to die for the sheep. When the history, our Christian faith, our deep hired man, who is not a shepherd and seeded morality, our belief in God and Archbishop Constantine of Chicago, the Rev. Taras Chubenko and Metropolitan does not own the sheep, sees a wolf his almighty care of our people." Mstyslav, leader of the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church listen to the coming, he leaves the sheep and runs (Continued on page 12) religious service. President Reagan's message for Ukrainian Millennium celebrations I am pleased and proud to send warmest greetings to relations with the Soviet Union cannot prosper without everyone gathered for the National Ukrainian Millennium improvement in the Soviets' human rights performance. Celebrations here in our Nation^s Capital as you observe We recall the language of the Helsinki Final Act: "The the Millennium of Christianity in Kievan Rus'. participating states will recognize and respect the freedom of the individual to profess and practice, alone The Millennium is an event of great importance to all or in community with others, religion or belief acting Christians, but, most especially, to the spiritual in accordance with the dictates of his own conscience." descendants of Kievan Rus'. I join all of you in cele­ brating the invigorating spirit of renewal that the The faith you cherish has withstood and outlived all Millennium brings us, and its irrevocable message of the many persecutions and wars of the past. Today, hope - that despite centuries of persecution, faith the faithful living under Soviet domination display the remains imperishable. perseverance of their ancestors in the face of totali­ tarianism - and they will continue to do so. This For 70 years, Soviet rulers have systematically tried to Millennium of faith promises great hope for the future replace the people's deep religious faith with the new of humanity and for the triumph of the spirit over creed of communism. In the country from which you materialism and tyranny. I join you in recalling these and your forefathers hail, Ukraine, whose capital city, words of the Master recorded by the apostle John, "In Kiev, witnessed St. Vladimir's conversion 10 centuries the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good ago, Soviet authorities outlawed the Ukrainian Catholic cheer; I have overcome the world." and Orthodox Churches and repressed the Protestant faith. Appeals by the Ukrainian Catholic Church for You have my very best wishes now and (for the years to legalization have gone unheeded, and its faithful have come. God bless you. been persecuted.

I take this occasion to point out that the United States continues to emphasize that freedom of conscience and freedom of religion are basic human rights and that THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1988 No. 42

Blessing of Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine in D.C. draws 1,200 by Jurij Dobczansky

WASHINGTON - Despite the weekend-long rain, some 1,200 faithful, including benefactors from across the United States and Canada, gathered here to participate in the blessing of the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family on Sunday, September 25. The S4.5 million shrine was built thanks to donations from the Ukrainian Catholic community. Construction began in January 1979, and the corner­ stone was blessed by Pope John Paul II on October 7, 1979. It was designed by Mirosiav D. Nimciv, an architect from Rockville, Md. As cars and out-of-town buses dis­ charged hundreds of people at the shrine center in the morning hours, the steady drizzle cancelled plans for an outdoor divine liturgy. A brief after­ noon clearing allowed the outdoor blessing ceremony to begin at 2 p.m. as originally scheduled. Metropolitan" Archbishop Stephen Sulyk of Philadelphia was welcomed by Auxiliary Bishop Michael Kuchmiak, pastor of the national shrine. Trustees Dr. Basil Nakonechny and Frank Fisa- nich greeted the archbishop with the The newly dedicated Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine of the Holy Family in Washington. traditional welcome of bread and salt, and the children of the parish presented free world to cherish them and offer him with flowers. them to others. Gesturing to the chil­ Leading the procession was Metro­ dren present he said: "Your children politan-Archbishop Stephen Sulyk of await you; teach them and pass on this Philadelphia, who blessed the newly wonderful heritage. The golden cupolas completed outer structure of the church. - whose brilliant gleam against the Accompanying him were Metropolitan- Washington sky symbolizes your love Archbishop Maxim Hermaniuk of towards God, towards the Holy Family, Winnipeg, Bishop Basil Losten of and the Ukrainian people — should Stamford, Conn., and Auxiliary Bishop serve as a reminder of those lofty ideals Michael Kuchmiak. Also present were which we all strive to achieve." the Revs. John Bura (rector of St. Bishop Losten echoed the theme of Josaphat Seminary), Martin Canavan, responsibility, saying, "It was a pleasant Michael Bzdel, CSsR, Rev. Theodore and correct decision to erect this shrine Danusiar (former pastor of Holy in our nation's capital, which has Family), Bohdan Lukie CSsR, Taras become the hope of all freeedom — Lonchyna and Hryhorij Podhurec. loving people around the world, in­ cluding Ukrainians behind the Iron They were joined by deacons, nuns, Curtain." seminarians, altar boys, a Knights of He reminded the gathering that "it is Columbus honor guard, members of the we, who are privileged to live and local branch of Plast, and scores of prosper in the land of the free, who are parishioners and guests. Exquisitely under a sacred, moral obligation to embroidered banners (brought from St. demonstrate to the world that the Michael's Parish in New Haven, Conn.,) Ukrainian naiion m a God-loving and дпгі St. John the Baptist Parish in religious people," because "our brave Newark, N.J., were carried in the bishops, priests, religious and laity in procession. Ukraine are prevented from worshipping A nearly three-hour pontifical divine in the churches built by the zeal of our liturgy was celebrated inside the shrine ancestors." center. The Holy Family Parish Choir In his homily Bishop Losten stated: under the direction of Prof. Mykola "May this holy place become a shrine of Kormeluk sang the responses. The pilgrimage for all Ukrainians as well as homilists were Metropolitan Herma­ for others, Catholic and non-Catholic niuk, who spoke in Ukrainian, and Christians as well, reminding them of Bishop Losten, whose remarks were in the charge which God has placed upon English. our shoulders, to assist our brethren Archbishop Hermaniuk recalled this under Communist oppression in their summer's Millennium celebrations in (Continued on page 14) Metropolitan Stephen Sulyk blesses the edifice. Rome and in Czestochowa, and empha­ sized the appropriateness of blessing the Ukrainian Catholic National Shrine in the nation's capital during the Millen­ nial Year. He said 'Tt is not coincidental that this shrine is dedicated to the Holy Family." He attributed historical signi­ ficance to this for it is in the family that spiritual growth and moral values can be properly nurtured and passed on from one generation to the next. As the family was given the task of continuing the work of creation, so too, the Chris­ tian fa^r^ily after Redemption has the obligation to renew the family, to renew our Church and to renew our Ukrainian spiritual and coo^ nunal life. He called upon Ukrainian Christians to delve into their rite, traditions, spirituality, customs and art, taking Hierarchs and clergy who conceleferated the liturgy, Including (from left) Bishop Basil Losten, MetT^politiin Steplien Sulyk. advantage of the opportunities ш the Metrop.olsCan Maxim Hermaniuk чшй Bishop МісЬ^еі Kn-uchmial;. No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1988

FOR THE RECORD: Declaration of Principles of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union Following is the full text of the granted to all parties, unions, unofficial cerns, the voluntary abandonment of material means and economic ex­ Declaration of Principles of the Ukrai­ (informal) associations, and even initia­ collective farms by peasants with allot­ perience of the Ukrainian emigre com­ nian Helsinki Union, It was translated tory groups of citizens who gather in ments of land for private farming or munity would be beneficial. from the original Ukrainian into Englishadvanc e a predetermined number of forming various types of cooperatives, 12. While safeguarding the socio- by Marta Skorupsky. We publish it here signatures from among the electorate of and the granting of the rights to indivi­ economic rights of individuals, the state because of the document's importance a given the district (for example, 1,000 duals, cooperatives or associations to should guarantee a minimum of mate­ in setting out the principles guiding the signatures) in support of their candi­ acquire the means of production. The rial welfare to those who require it (by activity of the UHU which has evolved date. state's intervention in economic life establishing a "poverty" threshhold, from the Ukrainian Helsinki Group The Ukrainian Helsinki Union in­ must be confined to providing econo­ granting unemployment benefits). Cha­ founded in 1976, tends to propose its own candidates in mic incentives (credits, tax abatements, ritable activities on the part of civic the greatest possible number of electo­ etc.) and must never take the form of organizations and private individuals CONCLUSION ral districts during the elections to the bureaucratized management typical of should also be encouraged. But at­ 9. The Ukrainian Helsinki Union will Supreme Soviet of the USSR in the the command style of administration. A tempts to introduce eve^n relative equa­ raise before the government of the spring of 1989. market economy with freely set prices lity in wages and profits would lead to Ukrainian SSR and before the govern­ 11. The Ukrainian Helsinki Union must dominate. Once cost accounting is stagnation and the regression of society. ments of the signatories of the Helsinki believes that the Ukrainian people must established in the republic, the con­ The Ukrainian Helsinki Union con­ Accords the issue of the representation become the sole masters of their natural tinued build-up of industrial output in tends that the restoration of social of Ukraine in the international arena as wealth and resources and build their ties economically saturated regions by justice cannot be attained by economic befits its status as a sovereign state, as with other republics in the federation extensive means will become impos­ leveling, which was one of the key well as such issues as the establishment and with other countries on the princi- sible, and instead, the republican go- causes of the decline of the economy, of diplomatic relations with other but by drastically reducing the bureau­ countries at the level of embassies and The Ukrainian Helsinki Union believes that as a result of cratic apparatus (the "new class'O, which consulates; reciprocal representation of is a parasite on the national body, and mass media organs, international agen­ the criminal policy of centralization pursued by the all- by abolishing all social privileges enjoy­ cies, firms and corporations; the sepa­ union government and the all-union ministries, which ed by the party and soviet bureaucratic rate representation of Ukraine at inter­ apparatus (provision of select products national scientific and scholarly confe­ disregarded the interests of the population of Ukraine, and industrial goods, special hospitals, rences, in the Olympic Games and special resorts and recreational areas, world championship sports competi­ the republic now faces the threat of ecological personal use of official automobiles, tions, at art festivals, an^ at other genocide (ecocide). trips abroad at government expense, international events. preferential treatment for children and 10. The Ukrainian Helsinki Union pal of mutual advantage. The national vernment, independent of the center, relatives in obtaining an education and advocates the transfer of real power in economy of Ukraine must be based on will be able to stimulate the develop­ employment, assignment of better the republic from the Communist Party cost accounting and self-financing. All- ment of economically backward regions living accommodations out of turn, and to democratically elected Soviets (coun­ union ministries must be liquidated and with hidden unemployment, thereby so forth). cils) of peoples' deputies. Elections to replaced by coordinating committees preventing any large exodus of popula­ The Ukrainian Helsinki Union will Soviets, in which only one candidate is with limited functions of negotiation, tion from the republic, as well as an strive for a just social welfare system proposed, should be regarded as in­ mediation and exchange of economic influx of population from other re­ (pensions for workers and invalids that valid. This principle must also apply to information. publics (primarily Russia), deliberately are no lower than the average wage level the president (chairman of the Supreme In order to stimulate the economic organized by the engineers of centra­ in the republic with supplements to Soviet) of the federation and to the growth of the republic, the Ukrainian lized economic planning in order to compensate for inflation; equal rights to president (chairman of the Supreme Helsinki Union regards the maximum erode the ethnic composition of the pensions for citizens in all professions Soviet) of the republic, both of whom encouragement of private initiative as population of Ukraine. Industrial enter­ and from all social classes in accordance must be elected by a direct vote for no essential. This can be effectuated prises, associations and cooperatives with age and length of time worked, longer than two consecutive terms. The through the transformation of a portion should have the right to conduct eco­ including members of the armed ser­ right to put forward candidates for of state-owned industrial enterprises nomic relations with foreign enterprises vices, the militia and the state security election to the post of deputy must be into joint-stock or cooperative con- and associations. The inclusion of the (Continued on page 13) BOOK PREVIEW: Marples' second on Chornobyl nuclear accident "The Social Impact of the Chernobyl Disaster," Sakhalin Island to participate for 30 days in the Afghanistan. It was said that just as he would be the Dr, David Marples 'second book about the nuclear clean-up operation. first to enter the battle against rebel gunmen there, accident that shook Ukraine and the entire world in Some of the worst work inside the zone was so also at Chernobyl he led the troops in the fight April of 1986, is due to be released in the United performed by student 'Volunteers." Many were against radiation contamination. The description is States on November 16, The 316'page book, training to be firemen or for work in the nuclear dramatic, but it indicates the nature of the task. according to an advance publicity release from St, power industry. Cleaning up the roof of the reactor, Further, as Soviet sources have often pointed out, Martin's Press, "presents the other side of Cher­ for example, which was one of the single most at least in Afghanistan, the mujahideen sometimes nobyl, a picture of the truly momentous impact of a hazardous jobs in the entire operation, was missed their target, whereas radiation always found major catastrophe on the lives of the Ukrainian undertaken partly by students from firefighting its mark. people which has not hitherto been revealed," schools, because of their experience at working at The basic problems for all zone workers were Dr, Marples is adjunct professor of Slavic and such heights. threefold. First, they lacked knowledge about the East European studies and a research associate at On May 6, military reservists arrived at Cher­ actual situation within the zone. Second, even when the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies, based nobyl from various parts of the Soviet Union. Their they had been made aware of the area they were at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, His first exact number has never been specified in Soviet entering, there were hotspots of radiation in diverse book on the Chornobyl nuclear accident was titled sources. However, an admittedly crude estimate areas that had not been identified. Third, and, it "Chernobyl and Nuclear Power in the USSR "His can be deduced by subtracting the figures provided later transpired, the most significant difficulty, was articles often appear in The Ukrainian Weekly, on the number of workers in the Kombinat their lack of experience at working under such A stipend from the Ukrainian National Associa­ association - 7,000 - from the number of clean­ conditions. tion enabled Dr, Marples to devote time to up workers provided by Velikhov in Washington in The crews had diverse tasks. Whereas some researching and writing "The Social Impact of the January 1987 - 40,000-50,000 - to arrive at a worked directly on the damaged reactor, Zone 1, Chernobyl Disaster." figure of between 33,000 and 43,000. The figure is others were in relatively remote areas on the Below is the second of several excerpts from Dr. staggering in that it would be about one-third of the periphery of the zone. Accounts that appeared in Marples'forthcoming book. This section is about number of Soviet troops inside Afghanistan during late June and July 1986 in the Latvian newspaper, the clean-up crews who worked at the nuclear plant the same period. Uncorroborated reports that have Cina, were described by a Western authority on following the accident. emanated from Estonians in Sweden have suggest­ that republic. Evidently the Latvians had a ed that approximately 4,000 Estonian troops were campsite about 20 kilometers from the entrance of Less than two weeks after the Chernobyl called up (the Estonian case is dealt with separately the zone. The men were said to vary in age from accident, the authorities realized that if the area was below), and give the size of the Estonian SSR, it their twenties to their forties, although a year later, to be decontaminated quickly, then much greater seems plausible, that if this were the case, other Oleksandr Kovalenko of the Kombinai association reserves of clean-up labor were required. The republics — Ukraine and Byelorussia in particular maintained that all the soldiers were over 30 years civilian volunteers were not particularly well — could be expected to send considerably higher of age. The Latvians were given responsibility for disciplined, they were costly in terms of wages, and numbers than Estonia. While the figures are checking the radiation levels of drivers and vehicles even more important, they could in theory leave uncertain, therefore, they do not seem improbable. leaving the zone, and for hosing down the vehicles their work at any time. The coal miners, metro In April 1987, the clean-up work was commend­ and carrying out various measures for decontami­ workers and others who attempted to pacify the ed by Hans Blix, director-general of the Interna­ nation if the drivers and vehicles were over the smoldering reactor were not volunteers. They were tional Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), who maximum limits. After foai such attempts to bring ordered to the scene. Those who refused to go, as is commented that although he had not always down levels had failed, then the vehicles remained made clear by the interviews of Shcherbak, suffered considered himself an advocate of centralized in the zone. Camp life for the Latvians was said to rigorous punishments. Party members, for ex­ planning, in this particular instance, it had proved be monotonous and there were some ''disciplinary ample, were expelled from the party. Others were, its advantages. In short, he believed that military- problems." at the least, exposed and named publicly in the type discipline was essential to work in the zone. The situation was evidently complicated by a fire press. Yet subsequent work crews appear to have Captain Nikolai Makov, who led dosimetrists into that broke out several floors above the No. 4 been voluntary, as workers came from as far east as various areas ahead of the workers, had served in (Continued on page 15) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1988 No. 42

FOR THE RECORD: Letter to Gorbachev Ukrainian кІееУу from National Millennium Committee Below is the text of a letter to or in community with others and in Ukrainian Helsinki Union Mikhail Gorbachev, general secre­ public or private, to manifest his tary and president of the USSR, that religion or belief in teaching, prac­ Recently, the international news media have been reporting on exciting was delivered to the Soviet Embassy tice, worship and observance." The developments in the Baltic states, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, where on Saturday, October 8, by represen­ International Covenant on Civil and independent political movements have been established with far-reaching tatives of the National Committee to Political Rights and the Helsinki goals that would drastically alter the status quo in these republics. Commemorate the Millennium of Final Act contain similar principles No less significant are recent events in Ukraine, where on July 7 the Christianity in Ukraine and the which the Soviet Union has agreed to formation of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union was announced. The union, it Ukrainian American community at uphold. should be recalled, grew out of the Ukrainian Helsinki Monitoring Group large. The letter was signed by Dr, Just adherence to the literal mean­ that has existed since November 9, 1976, when it was formed to monitor George Soltys, chairman of the ing of these articles, as well as the compliance with the 1975 Helsinki Accords on security and cooperation in executive board. intent, would guarantee that Ukrai­ Europe. As such, the union bases its activity on those accords, as well as on nian Orthodox and Ukrainian Ca­ the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and other United Nations On behalf of the thousands of tholics would be free to practice and covenants to which the USSR is a signatory. Ukrainian Americans gathered in teach their faith without harassment The Ukrainian Helsinki Union (UHU) has declared that, "While Washington, D.C., to mark the and intimidation. supporting the positive processes of democratization that have been set in Millennium of Christianity in U- In the past year, Mr. President, motion in the USSR, (it) at the same time hopes to broaden and deepen their kraine, I appeal to you to that in this, you have received many appeals on scope." It addition it has proclaimed itself ready to defend "the political, our millennial year, our Ukrainian behalf of the Ukrainian Churches. social and economic rights of the Ukrainian people and of other nationalities Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic Over 50,000 Ukrainian Catholics that reside permanently on the territory of the republic." Churches in the Soviet Union be free have come out from the "Church in Among its fundamental principles, the Ukrainian Helsinki Union lists the to exist openly once again. the underground" in western U- following: supporting the drafting of new all-union and republic constitutions Despite Stalin's decision to ban the kraine to sign petitions of appeal to which guarantee the fundamental rights and freedoms enumerated in Ukrainian Orthodox and Ukrainian have their Church exist legally. You international covenants adopted by the U.N. and ratified by the USSR (it Catholic Churches, in the 1930s and have received petitions from Ukrai­ should be noted that the UHU says the new constitution may not contain the 1940s, respectively, millions of Ukrai­ nian Orthodox believers in the Soviet imperialistic term "Soviet people," but instead should refer to the "peoples of nian Christians continue to practice Union asking you to acknowledge the USSR); opposing the artificial resettlement of the population of the their faith clandestinely for fear of the fact that their Church is distinct USSR for the purpose of changing the ethnic composition of the republics; persecution by state authorities and from the Russian Orthodox Church, the immediate constitutional recognition of the Ukrainian language as the for fear of forcible assimilation into to reinstate the Ukrainian Orthodox official language of the Ukrainian SSR; calling for comprehensive guarantees the Russian Orthodox Church. The Church and to halt the policy of of the rights of national minorities in Ukraine; seeking the representation of believers in Ukraine, an estimated 35 "Russification." Andrei Sakharov, in Ukraine in the international arena, including diplomatic relations, million Ukrainian Orthodox and 6 a press conference at the Ministry of representation at the Olympic Games and other international events, as well million Ukrainian Catholic are pro­ Foreign Affairs, June 3, called for the as reciprocal representation of news media, international agencies and hibited from openly expressing their legalization of the Ukrainian Catho­ corporations, etc. faith in their native language and in lic Church. The Congress of the In addition, the UHU statfes that it 1)elieves the tTkrainian people діопе. . thetTinativ^ Churches, кч n United States,^in ^^oint Resolptioii must determine how their naturaLresourbes are used, that the construction of The pcohibitions^va^ainst -tho U- signed by P^ident Reagan ,оц May additional nuclear power jpiants in Ukraiile be Шіеіі and ttet ej^ting ohes be krainian Orthodox and Ukrainian 2, urged the Soviet government "in phased out and replaced with alternate energy sources, and that harmful Catholic Churches and their be­ observance of the Christian Millen­ industries, especially the chemical industry, be liquidated in industrially lievers is in conflict with Article 52 of nium, to legalize the Ukrainian saturated regions and ail major industrial projects be subject to a broad public the Soviet Constitution which states: Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic discussion. "USSR citizens are guaranteed free­ Churches." The James Madison The union advocates a review of the Ukrainian SSR Criminal Code and the dom of conscience, that is, the right Foundation, a Washington, D.C., repeal of articles concerning "anti-Soviet agitation and propaganda," "anti- to profess any religion or to profess research center on issues of ethics, Soviet slander," "parasitism," etc., and calls for a reorganization of the none, to perform religious worship peace and freedom, has sent an judicial system; it supports unrestricted rights for believers of various or to conduct atheistic propaganda. appeal for religious freedom signed denominations; proposes the formation of independent trade unions; and The incitement of hostility and by over 250 leaders from the United urges that all matters affecting the public at large be decided by national hatred in connection with religious States. To these appeals, we add referendums. beliefs is prohibited. In the USSR the ours.^ These and other principles are spelled out in the union's Declaration of Church is separate from the state, By the statutes of your own state, Principles published in the previous and current issues of The Weekly as an and the school is separate from the Mr. President, the Ukrainian important historical document. Church." Churches, direct heirs and primary What is especially noteworthy is that, while supporting the democratiza­ The USSR also agreed to adhere descendants of the 1,000-year-old tion and restructuring now being implemented in some measure in various to the covenants established by the Christian legacy of Kievan-Rus' parts of the USSR, the Ukrainian Helsinki Union also states unequivocally United Nations Universal Declara­ should be able to exist openly and that "the fundamental purpose of its activity is the defense of national rights, tion of Human Rights of which freely. We ask you to take this and above all, the defense of the right of nations to self-determination ... Article 18 states: "Everyone has the opportunity, in this year of the because the freedom of the individual cannot be reliably safeguarded in the right to freedom of thought, con­ Millennium, to uphold the right of absence of national freedom." science and religion; this right in­ Ukrainian Orthodox and Ukrainian That is why, the first principle delineated in its declaration states: "The cludes freedom to change his religion Catholics to worship in their own Ukrainian Helsinki Union contends that the restoration of Ukrainian or belief, and freedom, either alone language, in their own Churches. statehood, which today exists only on paper, would serve as a fundamental and permanent guarantee of securing the economic, social, cultural, civil and political rights of both the Ukrainian people and the national minorities that IBIJER TO THE EDITOR live on the territory of Ukraine." Clearly then, the Soviet Union is faced with a nationalities problem of but very scary for many reasons. colossal proportions. The Baltic States and Ukraine, as well as other nations Do we deserve If we examine the trends in the past 15 dominated by the Soviets, have spoken loudly. If there is true perestroika and to 20 years, the future may appear demokratizatsiya in the USSR, if indeed new thinking is being applied by the what we get? unsettling. Did any of us think that an new Soviet leadership, then their voices will have to be heeded. Dear Editor: OSI would exist 20 years ago? I would Early on, I decided that I would have said, no way. This is America support Bush for President. When I where due process is adhered to. The moved to the Atlanta area, I offered my OSI is now reality. Five years ago, Snubbed by the candidates help to the Bush campaign. Then the would any one doubt that if someone anti-Semitism charges came up and the wanted to defect, that person would be "Frankly, the absence of both our presidential candidates is disturbing," more I read, the more confused I assisted by our government? Think noted one of the masters of ceremonies at the national rally in Washington become. It just didn't make sense. I read again, and remember Myroslav Med- marking the Millennium of Christianity in Kievan Rus.' the San Antonio, Detroit and Atlanta Vid. Now we are disenfranchised by the Neither Vice-President George Bush, nor Gov. Michael Dukakis saw fit to papers yet the stories did not indicate political process for defending a man attend the Ukrainian American community's principal Millennium events any proof of anti-Semitism. However, who we feel did not get a fair trial. held in the nation's capital on October 7-9. Neither deemed it necessary to ethnic leaders were forced to resign What is next? Who will stop these send a representative froni his preisidential campaign in his stead. At least the from the Bush campaign. Why? egregious acts against ethnic Ameri­ Democratic hopeful sent a message to our conimunity. The GOP candidate, It appears that the definition of anti- cans? Unfortunately, no one will, unless even though he had made a commitment a year ago to attend a major event Semitism is evolving to suit the needs of we get our act together. If we get our marking the Ukrainian Christian Millennium, did not trouble himself with those who wish to invoke it. Now, if you heads out of the sand and act, we can even that much. defended John Demjanjuk, you are an turn the tide. If we don't act, perhaps we '^'"anti-Semite." Naturally, it follows that deserve what we get. -, "Fruiiiciy: і^т;;уо^ЩШШйШґіфсщаг^^ you vote?" ^ ^fAlist al^o be^af'i^aii'W a supporter of a: r.r:r^y.h:f^. ЙоїШгІЙ. G(daih'' fascist organizations. Ridiculous logic Morrow, Ga. 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NEWS AND VIEWS Faces and Places The non-reaction to Bush, or, have by Myron B. Kuropas Ukrainians lost all their marbles? by Bohdan Vitvitsky decided to validate that arrogation. Bush and the great ethnic massacre But no matter how outrageous the I am having a difficult time deciding Bush campaign's action was, the Ukrai­ It is becoming increasingly obvious Am I surprised? Not really. I some­ which has been more incredible, the nian community's reaction has been that George Bush and his people have how suspected that unless our commu­ recent forced resignations of several even worse. Have Ukrainian Americans absolutely no regard for Ukrainian nity reacted in a more vigorous and Ukrainian Americans from the Bush lost all of their marbles? With precious Americans. None! united way to the defamation raging campaign's ethnic advisory committee few exceptions the Ukrainian reaction Not only did George Bush not show around us — and stopped pretending because, at some in the past, they has simply been a non-reaction. Non- up at any of our five Millennium that it would all go away if we buried expressed reservations about the pro­ OUN(B) leaders have been heard to say functions in Washington last weekend, our head in the sand — then sooner or priety of the OSFs methods and prac­ that this matter doesn't involve them! he didn't even bother to send a surro­ later, it might come to this. tices, or the Ukrainian American And some OUN(B) leaders are saying gate. He could have asked Bob Dole, As any regular reader of The Ukrai­ community's reaction to the Bush that Ukrainians should not do anything always popular with Ukrainians, to nian Weekly knows, much of our recent campaign's actions. that might irritate the Bush campaign! stand in. Or Jack Kemp. Even Pat problem began with Allan Ryan's 1984 I know that life is touted to be And most everyone else, except for the Robertson. But no, George Bush de­ book, "Quiet Neighbors." It was Mr. Ryan stranger than fiction; also, I am not a editorial writers at The Weekly, Myron cided to send no one. Nor did he send a who began to popularize the idea that political virgin and have seen my share Kuropas and a few others, is in a greeting or regrets. Even Michael the Displaced Persons Act of 1948 was of cynicism and hardball tactics; none­ political coma. Dukakis sent a message. little more than an attempt by the U.S. theless, I was simply incredulous at the government to provide a haven for Bush campaign's action. First, there is Much could be said about this ap­ And yet our people remain silent. Afraid to speak up. Resigned, apparent­ "fascists" and "Nazis," some 10,000 of the bitter tasting shabbiness of the palling state of affairs, but there are two whom were probably "war criminals." entire affair. issues that stand out above all others. ly, to being losers in the American political procesis. Some of them, like John Demjanjuk, It is probably safe to say that a First, it is long overdue for us finallyt o were Ukrainians, contended Mr. Ryan. majority of Ukrainian Americans has mature to the level of development that Maybe it's because I'm a Mid- In his 198S book "American Swas­ enthusiastically supported the Reagan- we begin to exhibit some solidarity with westerner, but there are times when I tika," Charles Hi^am wrote that many Bush ticket during the last two elec­ and for each other. find Ukrainian "Eastern establishment" of the post"World War II "Nazis" were tions. Despite this, the Reagan-Bush For many years while Mr. Demjan­ politics totally incomprehensible. helped by other "fascists" and "Nazis" administration has betrayed Ukrainians juk was undergoing various judicial When President Gerald Ford mis­ who were already in the United States on each of the three occasions when proceedings, most Ukrainians manifest­ spoke during a 1976 Presidential debate during the war organizing a fifth specifically Ukrainian American inte­ ed absolutely no interest whatsoever in - with phrases that suggested he column. Ukrainian Americans were rests were implicated: it opposed the what was happening. I am not suggest­ believed Poland was free of Soviet singled out for "fascist" labeling be­ creation of the Famine Commission; it ing that we should have assumed that domination — UCCA president Dr. cause they had not been enthusiasts of forcibly returned Myroslav Medvid to none of the charges against him could Lev Dobriansky became so incensed America's alliance with the USSR, and Soviet authorities; and, it agreed to be true because he is a Ukrainian and we that he refused to come to a White because leaders of the Organization of extradite John Demjanjuk to Israel. are Ukrainians, as some seemed to House meeting of ethnic leaders to hear Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) - which Given the st^te of the law, the last of think. That is primitive tribalism. But president Ford's explanation and per­ Mr. Higham identified as a "fascist" these was at least understandable; the we should have shown more interest in sonal apology for the misunderstand­ organization, had visited the United first two, however, were inexcusable. helping him get a fair shake, which we ing. Even Polish American Congress States in order to organize "terrorist" Most recently, without any opportu­ did not do until rather late in the game. President Aloysius Mazewski accepted operations. That is solidarity. nity for the two Ukrainian Americans to Mr. Ford's elucidation. But not the In 1986, Scott and Jon Lee Anderson explain themselves, the Bush campaign When the Village Voice published a UCCA president. Soon after the UCCA authored "Inside the League," a book unceremoniously dumped them from vicious attack on Mykola Lebed and convention, during which the White about the World Anti-Communist their advisory role in the campaign libeled him as a Nazi, despite its having House representative, a Ukrainian League (WACL) which they alleged was solely on the basis that some Jewish been shown a wanted poster put out on American, was booed and asked to a "haven" for such "fascist" and "Nazi" groups had atrogated to themselves the Lebed on 1942 by the Gestapo, one resign. Dr. Dobriansky, a long-time organizations as OUN. These same right to decide that criticisms of OSI prominent OUN(B) leader myopically GOP activist and Captive Nations bill "Nazis," the Andersons argued, were were beyond the pale of acceptable said that he wasn4 going to get excited architect, endorsed Jimmy Carter. attempting to influence the foreign public discourse in the United States in about the Lebed article because its But 12 years later when Ignatius policies of free world countries by 1988. The Bush campaign, apparently publication was a private matter that Billinsky, the current UCCA president, fomenting anti-Soviet attitudes. on a mental furlough, immediately (Continued on page 14) and Bohdan Fedorak, a UCCA stal­ The Village Voice joined the defama­ wart, are eased out of the Bush cam­ tion campaign in 1985-1986 with articles LETTER TO THE EDITOR paign for what Bush people themselves alleging Nazi collaboration by OUN admit are "unsubstantiated allegations" leaders Yaroslav Stetsko and Mykola public schools. He is bitterly opposed to stemming from criticism of 6si-KGB Lebed. Offended by U.S. support for anti-Communist free­ collaboration, there is hardly a whimper In a 1988 book titled "Biowback," dom fighters. He is pro-abortion. He from the UCCA. On the contrary, when Charles Simpson argued that many of superficiality believes in an activist, intrusive govern­ Askold Lozynskyj suspended the work the "fascist" and "Nazis" had en­ Dear Editor: ment that taxes its citizens to pay for of his tri-state (New York-New Jersey- gineered. America's adoption of a post­ I don't know how many of our fellow redistributionist "social programs." He Connecticut) Ukrainians for Bush cam­ war World War liberation policy in readers feel the same why I do, but I find supports furlough for convicted mur­ paign team, he was criticized for being Eastern Europe. This approach, argued it offensive that Ukrainians are still derers. He is a self-professed "card "headstrong." Mr. Simpson, endangered peace. subject to relatively superficial appeals carrying member of the American Civil Why the different reactions? Why did The culminating publication, how­ to our ethnicity. Joseph Charyna's letter Liberties Union." (For those not fami­ UCCA leaders believe President Ford's ever, was "Old Nazis, the New Right on "Dukakis and Ukrainians" (July 31, liar with the ACLU, you should know slip of the tongue was unforgiveable and the Reagan Administration" by 1988) demonstrates the art of trivializa- that it has been the prime advocate for while Mr. Bush's sacking of loyal GOP Russ Bellant. Published by Political tion of political discourse. sending little Walter Polovchak back to ethnics, including the UCCA president, Research Associates (described as "an We are told that Mr. Dukakis is a the USSR. The ACLU has also won the was tolerable? independent research institute which friend of Ukrainians because he spon­ dubious distinction as the "First And why is there so much undis­ collects and disseminates information sored a commemorative event at the Amendment" champion of sleaze and guised glee among the UCCA opposi­ on right wing political groups and State House,^and because Ukrainians porn merchants. It is the ACLU that has tion? Is this one more example of our trends,") it was this publication which and Greeks bless themselves in a similar sought to uproot every hint of God in usual "I hope my neighbor's cow dies" argued that all of the old "Nazis" and fashion. The only remaining question is public life.) approach to community defamation? "fascists" were still influencing Ame­ whether Mr. bukakis likes pyrohy and A vote for Dukakis would be a major Why can't our leaders understand rican foreign policy through their can do the hopak. setback not only for ethnic Americans that when it comes to attacks from activity in the GOP Heritage Groups The important issues - the ones that but for all freedom-loving people. The outsiders, we need to remember we're Council and the Bush campaign. Ex­ reflect the far more profound senti­ election this year is not simply between family. We can fightal l we want among cerpts of Mr. Bellant's report, which ments and concerns of Ukrainian- Dukakis and Bush. It is for the soul of ourselves, but when a family member is cited many of the above authors, ran in Americans - are left unstated. And I the nation. On one side is George Bush maligned from the outside, we need to the Washington Jewish Week. It was at can understand why. Mr, Dukakis, arid the conservative, religious, "Rea­ stand as one. this point that Mr. Bush decided to although he proudly flaunts his ethni­ gan" majority. On the other side is the "But surely you don4 expect us to move against the ethnics. city, is a product of the liberal-left, ACLU, Jesse Jackson and other "prd- vote for Dukakis," some Ukrainians On Sunday, October 9, Mr. Bush "progressive" wing of the Democratic gressive" political forces who have have asked. No I don4. But I do expect could have been celebrating the Ukrai­ Party. His agenda, and that of his donned sheep's clothing so as not to Ukrainians to stand up and fight back nian Millennium in Washington. In­ supporters, is anathema to every value frighten the American public as they did when an abomination has been perpe­ stead, he decided to celebrate "Houby" held by ethnfc and other middle Ame­ with Mondale and McGovern. trated against the entire community. (Mushroom) Day in Cicero, 111. Per­ ricans. And that's exactly what the Bush haps it's time for Ukrainians to go As governor of Massachusetts he George Woloshyn campaign massacre of ethnic leaders is. mushroom hunting, especially on No­ opposed the Pledge of Allegiance in Falls Church, Va. An abomination! vember 8. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. OCTOBER 16, 1988 No. 42 20,000 Ukrainians participate in Washington rally and marci

Marchers carry banner proclaiming the Millennium celebration. Millennium moleben participi No. 42 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16,1988 0 mark Millennium of Christianization of Kievan Rus'

Hierarchs serve the Sunday afternoon moleben. tioulder to shoulder, at the Shevchenko Monument. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1988 No. 42

from more NHL scoring records, while An analysis of the above information the latter simply found he wasn't need­ points to the Detroit Red Wings as lead­ Ukrainian pro hockey update ed any more. ing the pack with six Ukrainians on The rest of the following are predo­ the training camp roster. Right behind by Ihor N. Stelmach minantly future rookies, with excep­ Detroit are Buffalo and Vancouver, tions, waiting with pen in hand, ready to each with five of our fellow Ukrainians. Well, 4is that time of year again, shows another 20 Ukrainian hockey sign on the dotted line. Here then are Four Ukrainians are contractually sports fans. The leaves are just be­ stars either struggling for the attention some 19 more Ukrainian hockey players obligated with Calgary, Los Angeles ginning to change, a slight chill is in the of pro scouts or about to hang up the who deserve mention: (new home of Mr. Hockey, Wayne air and kids are getting ready for skates for the last time. In all, well over Gretzky), QuebeCj St. Louis and Winni­ Halloween. Soon well be sharing the 70 Ukes to write about and track during Mike Bossy - ex-New York Islanders peg. These eight NHL clubs are respon­ traditional turkey and scurj-ying about the upcoming 1988-1989 hockey year. Dave Semenko — ex-Maple Leafs sible for 36 of the 57 Ukrainian skaters. local stores doing Christmas shopping. Stay turned to these very pages for Brent Bobyck - U. of North Dakota It is ironic to note that the Edmonton What else coincides with these seasonal everything you need to know about pro Dave Buda — Northeastern U. Oilers, having traded away our Wayne changes? No, not basketball or even the hockey, Ukrainian style. Peter Choma - Ottawa (OHL) Gretzky and Mike Krushelnyski this early starting sport of football. Yes, it is Tim Hrynewich — Milwaukee (IHL) summer, in the blockbuster trade of The chart below contains a detailed NHL history, are the only team in the time to lace up the skates, subscribe to listing of the aforementioned Ukrai­ Doug Melnyk -Western Michigan U. the cable television sports station and Dave Michayluk - Muskegon (IHL) league without a Ukrainian on their nians, complete with team affiliations, payroll. Otherwise, without a doubt, the prepare for the 1988-1989 year in positions and 1987-1988 statistics. Carl Mokosak - Muskegon (IHL) hockey. The sport of speedy skating, Scott Paluch - Bowling Green U. most ever Ukrainian professional jolting body-checking, frequent fisti­ As mentioned above there still are Mike Posavad - Peoria (IHL) hockey stars. cuffs, breakaway goals, unbelievable those youngsters in college or in the Russ Romaniuk — St. Boniface Upcoming, we have a whole lot in saves, power-play situations, too many minor leagues who are awaiting a visit (MJHL) store for you. Throughout this season, men on the ice...well, you get the from a pro scout, or a remote few who Gary Shuchuk - U. of Wisconsin this column will provide interviews, message... are ready to call it quits. Stars like Mike Allen Tarasuk — Indianapolis (IHL) special reports, all the stats you ever Preliminary research during training Bossy, super-sniper of the New York Gary Yaremchuk - Karpat (Finland) dreamed of, editorial analyses and camp reveals a significantly rising Islanders, and Dave Semenko, ex-bully John Hayduke - U. of Minnesota tantalizing tidbits on your favorite number of Ukrainian stars in the pro­ from Edmonton, agree it is time to George Maneluk - Brandon (WHL) hockey personalities. So, whether you fessional hockey ranks. Scanning the pursue a new line of work. For differing Warren Skorodenski — Nova Scotia live in Detroit, Edmonton, New York or NHL team rosters at this pre-season reasons of course, since the former's (AHL) St. Louis, cheer up! Ukrainian pro juncture shows some 57 active Ukrai­ chronic back ailment has prevented him Marty Wakelyn - Springfield (AHL) hockey update is back! nian participants. Many are assured of starting spots, several are competing for an opening here or there, some are facing a painful demotion to the minor Team Player Pos. 1987-1988 GP G A PTS PIM leagues in the over-all quest for fame, fortune and fabulous frivolity which Boston Gord Kluzak D Boston 66 6 31 37 135 spells life in pro hockey. Buffalo Ed Hospodar D Buffalo 42 0 1 1 98 Buffalo Keith Gretzky C Roch.-Fliht 68 17 42 59 6 Then, there are still others who have Buffalo Dave Andreychuk LW Buffalo 80 30 48 78 112 about reached the ends of their careers Buffalo Grant Tkachuk LW Saskatoon 70 51 46 97 126 or are waiting to be offered major Galgary Perry Berezen C Calgary 29 7 12 19 66 league contracts. Research in this area Calgary Randy Bucyk C Salt Uke 75 37 45 82 68 Calgary Rich Chernomaz RW Salt Lake 73 48 47 95 122 POPE JOHN PAUL II Calgary Bob Bodak LW Salt Lake 44 12 10 22 117 Chicago Gary Moscaluk D SPEAKS Chicago Steve Ludzik C Chicago 73 6 15 21 40 Detroit Dave Korol D Adirondack 53 2 17 19 61 TO Detroit John Mokosak D Springfield 77 1 16 17 178 UKRAINIANS Detroit Brent Fedyk RW Adirondack 34 9 11 20 22 Detroit Joe Kocur RW Detroit 63 7 7 14 263 Detroit Kory Kocur RW Saskatoon 69 34 37 71 95 Hartford Dave Babych D Hartford 71 14 36 50 54 Hartford Roger Kortko C Binghamton 72 26 45 71 46 Los Angeles Wayne Gretzky C Edmonton 64 40 109 149 24 Los Angeles Sean Krakiwsky C New Haven 51 17 26 43 18 Los Angeles M. 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absence is that the issues of great first secretary. Two other persons who member of the Ukrainian Helsinki 20,000 in Washington... importance to Ukrainian Americans were with the delegation, Andrew Futey Union's External Representation. (Continued from page 1) need not be addressed. This is unsa­ of the Federation of Ukrainian Student He also relayed greetings to the The rally was opened by Bohdan tisfactory. Organizations of America (SUSTA), Ukrainian Americans gathered for the Futey, a federal judge who heads the "Ours are important issues, if we are and Marta Kolomayets, associate editor Washington rally from members of the National Millennium Committee's or­ to have an impact on policies, national of The Ukrainian Weekly, were forced Ukrainian Helsinki Union in Ukraine. ganizational committee. He noted that attitudes and directions - and that to remain outside the embassy gate. Finally, he stated that he believes this Ukrainian Americans from across the must be our objective — we must act The letter to Mr. Gorbachev, who is 1,000th anniversary will bring a better United States had gathered in Wash­ now, before the election. Strength also president of the Soviet Union, fate for Ukraine, since "God is with us." ington "to commemorate and celebrate comes in united and consistent effort asked for the legalization of the Ukrai­ Also during the course of this final this unique event, 1,000 years of Chris­ and we can make a difference. We must nian Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox portion of the rally, master of cere­ tian faith in Ukraine." act together; we cannot wait for some­ Churches, citing petitions of Ukrainian monies Andriy Shevchenko intro­ "One thousands years ago in the city one else to speak out, to write their faithful, a resolution of the U.S. Con­ duced a representative from the office of of Kiev, then the capital of Kievan Rus', congressman, their senators, the White gress that was signed by President Rep. Constance Morella (R-Md.) and the present capital of Ukraine, House, the presidential candidates. We Ronald Reagan, as well as a statement The rally was concluded with the Prince Volodymyr accepted Christia­ must each act to educate our candidates by veteran human rights activist Dr. singing by all present of the religious nity as the state religion. It is through and potential office holders. Andrei Sakharov. (The full text of the hymn "Bozhe Velykyi Yedynyi." this city and to this legacy that Ukrai­ "There has been a sad pattern to the letter appears on page 6.) Among other dignitaries present at nians trace their Christian heritage. It is handling of Ukrainians and Ukrainian The delegation spent 25 minutes the rally were: Archbishop Stephen our Churches, the Ukrainian Orthodox issues. At election time, we are patted inside the Soviet Embassy. Dr. Soltys Sulyk, metropolitan of Ukrainian and Ukrainian Catholic, that are the on the head, a few benign statements are later told The Weekly he had asked that Catholics in the U.S.; Bishop Vsevolod direct descendants of Volodymyr's distributed for our community, and our the press be allowed to enter, but that of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church in baptism on the Dnipro River." collective votes pretty much taken for the Soviet official would not allow this. America, who represented Patriarch "This is the legacy the Soviet govern­ granted. Our substantive concerns are According to Dr. Soltys, Mr. Khra- Demetrios of Constantinople; Arch­ ment wants to deny Ukrainians," he swept under the rug." punov told the group about the new bishop Constantine of Chicago, Ukrai­ continued. "Therefore, in celebrating Greetings were delivered also by two policy of glasnost in the USSR, while the nian Orthodox Church in the U.S.A.; this historic anniversary of our faith, we members of Congress from Ohio, Rep. Ukrainians said that glasnost had yet to Dr. Yurij Starosolsky, president of must speak for the 50 million Ukrai­ Bob McEwen (R) and Rep. Mary Rose be applied to Ukraine. the presidium of the National Commit­ nians in Ukraine who cannot freely and Oakar (D). Dr. Soltys added that he was hopeful tee to Commemorate the Millennium of openly commemorate this occasion, George Soltys, chairman of the about the meeting, however, since it had Christianity in Ukraine as well as their Millennium." executive committee of the National succeeded in raising the American news Katherine Chumachenko, associate He pointed out that the 1,000th Committee to Commemorate the media's interest in Ukrainian issues. director of the White House Office of anniversary is of special significance for Millennium of Christianity in Ukraine, From the embassy, the marchers Public Liaison. Ukrainians because it is "a history of also spoke briefly, greeting all partici­ returned to the site near the Washington Also among the many representatives their faith, a celebration of their bap­ pants of the noontime rally and thank­ Monument where the rally continued. of various Ukrainian organizations tism, a certificate of their existence as a ing them for their participation, as well present were John O. Flis, president of nation, as a country, as a people." as expressing his pride that Ukrainians Conclusion of rally the Ukrainian American Coordinating Finally, Judge Futey outlined the had gathered on this day to manifest Council and supreme president of the Ukrainian community's demands: "We their unity. This portion of the rally featured Ukrainian National Association; and demand that the harassment of our Bap­ The benediction was delivered by speeches by Peter Savaryn, president of Dr. Michael Snihurowycz, vice-presi­ tist and Pentecostal brethren be stopped. Cardinal Myroslav Lubachivsky, pri­ the World Congress of Free Ukrainians; dent of the Ukrainian Congress Com­ We demand the legalization of the mate of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Petro Ruban, former Soviet political mittee of America. ; Ukrainian Orthodox ти Ukrainian and the rally was j^ncluded withvth^ prisoner whd fecintly^ was freed and Staienfeits^or grytiiigimi^uie occa^ Catholic Churches. With this purpose singing of "America the Beautiful." allowed to emigrate to the United sion of the Ukrainian American com­ we are marching today to the Soviet States; and Mykola Rudenko, former munity's Millennium celebrations were Embassy to deliver our message: Mr. March to Soviet Embassy chairman of the Ukrainian Helsinki sent by the following U.S. legislators: Gorbachev, free our Churches in U- Group. Sen. Dennis DeConcini (D-Ariz.), co- kraine." The rally participants - led by a Mr. Savaryn spoke of the suffering chairman of the Commission on Se­ Afterwards, Alicia Andreadis, ac­ cross, flags and huge banners bearing endured by the Ukrainian nation during curity and Cooperation in Europe; Rep. companied by the Baturyn Marching the words "988-1988, 1,000 Years of its first Millennium and compared the Helen Delich Bentley (R-Md.) and Rep. Band of Toronto, sang the U.S. and Christianity in Ukraine," "Free Our situation of Ukrainians in the Soviet William S. Broomfield (R-Mich.). Ukrainian national anthems. The invo­ Churches in Ukraine," and "Save Our Union to that of the blacks in South Greetings came also from the Lithua­ cation was delivered by Metropolitan Heritage" - then assembled for the Africa under apartheid. He also voiced nian American Council Inc. based in Mstyslav of the Ukrainian Orthodox march to the Soviet Embassy . Also at the hope that Ukraine's second Millen­ Chicago, which is headed by Grozvydas Church. the head of the 14-block-long line of nium would be more fortunate. Lazauskas. A letter of greetings from President march were youths in Ukrainian folk In his remarks, Mr. Ruban con­ Twenty-five senators and 75 mem­ Ronald Reagan (see page 3) was read by costumes carrying reproductions of trasted the Millennium celebrations bers of the House of Representatives Acting Secretary of State Edward J. icons, the Baturyn band, clergy and the recently held in Kiev, capital of U- served as honorary co-chairpersons of Derwinski. Mr. Derwinski, a former youth organizations Plast, SUM-Aand kraine, during which Soviet authorities the national Ukrainian Millennium congressman from Illinois who is now ODUM in their uniforms. did not allow participants to play a celebrations in Washington. undersecretary of state, also delivered Other marchers were grouped ac­ recording of church bells and a divine his own remarks. After noting that there cording to organizations and cities or liturgy, with those taking place in have been hopeful reforms in the USSR, states of their residence. Among the Washington. He spoke also of the Mr. Derwinski said that, "on balance, states represented were: Iowa, Nebra­ destruction of Ukrainian churches, the religious believers have benefitted less ska, Minnesota, Arizona, Wisconsin, Chornobyl nuclear accident and ecolo­ from the policies instituted by Chair­ Kentucky, Illinois, Michigan and Flo­ gical exploitation of Ukraine by the man Gorbachev than other social rida, as well as New York, New Jersey, USSR. groups." Maryland, Connecticut and Pennsyl­ He concluded his remarks by stress­ NEW RELEASE He added: "The U.S. government vania. ing that "the rights of the Ukrainian remains deeply concerned at violations Federal park police estimated the Catholic Church and the Ukrainian YEVSHAN RECORDS S TAPES of religious freedom. We have raised the crowd size at 20,000. Autocephalous Orthodox Church to subject of Soviet treatment of religious Many groups, like the Plast unit exist must be recognized" and with the adherents privately and publicly in the named in honor of Dr. Oleksander demand for "Freedom and indepen­ CSCE (Conference on Security and Tysovsky, founder of that youth organi­ dence for Ukraine. Freedom for Ukrai­ Cooperation in Europe) context and in zation, came with their own signs. The nian Churches." meetings with Soviet officials, and will unit's members carried a banner that The final speaker was Mr. Rudenko, continue to raise the issue in appro­ read: "Come Celebrate with Us. 1,000 who was the first chairman of the priate forums. We encourage others - Years of Ukrainian Christianity." Ukrainian Helsinki Group and now is a members of Congress, representatives of non-governmental organizations, the "Free Our Churches" HUCULKA geiibral public, you — to add your Icon 8i. Souvenir's Distribution But, most numerous among the 2860 Buhre Ave. Suite 2R voices to ours." marchers were signs demanding "Free It was at this point that Ms. Komar- Bronx, NY 10461 Our Churches in Ukraine."This was the REPRESENTAWE and WHOLESALER оІЕМВЮЮЕНЕВ BLOUSES nyckyj-McConnell read a message from for ADULTS and CHILDREN message the demonstrators brought to Tel. (212)931-1579 Gov. Dukakis and noted that Vice- the Soviet Embassy, where It delegation President Bush had not sent one. She representing the National Millennium then stated: VESELI NOCHI UKRAINIAN COSSACK SONGS Committee and the Ukrainian commu­ 17-18th Century "The importance of this weekend's nity delivered a letter to General Se­ (ВЕСЕЛІ НОЧІ) celebration is not simply to comme­ cretary Gorbachev. Performed by tenor Ace. on bandura morate the great historic event of 1,000 featuring the song PAUL PYSARENKO VICTOR MJSHALOW years ago, but it is also a time for us in A foursome — consisting of Dr. UKRAINE GIRr Records 18.98 Cassettes S8.98 the free world to send a loud and clear Soltys and the Revs. Joseph Denischuk, Records and cassettes Postage Я.02 Total SIO.OO US message of hope to our brethren in Taras Lonchyna andHryhorijPodhurec, Sia.00ll,S. funds to: .. YfV5WAN,CpRP.0^ATI0N pastors of three fpcal i(^a|Jiolic and Ukraine, ,who look to us for support^jn U.K. REGORQS PRODUCTIONS : |ВокІг5 ^atipn SUiWichel Orf|odox Churcl^es,^^,wa^^llowed to their struggle foi freedom. Frankly, фе і jYim^BmlB? t4 '' ^MontraaltHQuebeev'^anada^'^^ enter the building. Inside they met with absence' bf both'our presidential candi­ Liverpool, N.Y. 13088 H2A 3L9 dates is disturbing. The message of their Igor Rhrapunov, the Soviet Embassy's 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1988 No. 42

2,500 gather... (Continued from page 3) He stated that people continue to identify Ukrainians with Russia, and we can no longer bear the injustice of our hostile enemies, who try to wipe out the Ukrainian people from the map of modern history. Continuing, he said, that it is our duty to "study our own Christian history, to grow in our faith, not only so we can know ourselves better, and have a foundation"in truth, but to also be able to tell others the truth about our Christianity and our Ukrainian Church. "We have, from our beginnings, been Catholic, tied to the holy universal Church with her leader, St. Peter, because in the year 988, when V0I0- dymyr the Great baptized his people, there was no division between Byzan­ tium and Rome, this did not occur until The Plast unit, named in honor of the founder of Plast, Dr. Oleksander Tysovsky, designed their own banner to comme­ the year 1054. But the ties of our Ukrainian Catholic Church with Rome morate the 1,000-year-old Christian heritage. were never severed; in 1596 with the sions and the transgressions of our Union of Berestia (Brest), we renewed parents, grandparents and ancestors. those ties and they last to this day," he We beseech. Thee, accept out earnest said. prayers and our gratitude for the The cardinal went on to talk about boundless mercy which Thou, hast the pseudo-synod of 1946, which united shown us. Hear our prayers and accept the Ukrainian Catholic Church with the the entreaties of our tired spirit. Bless Russian Orthodox Church. He under­ our homeland and grant her freedom scored the importance of the Church of and happiness. О Most Merciful Lord, the Catacombs, and the strong faith of bestow Thy kindness upon all those the believers in Ukraine, who to this day who come to Thee with supplications. are persecuted because of their religious "We beseech Thee, О Gracious God, beliefs. on behalf of our brothers and sisters, Ke concluded his sermon expressing who are being punished or tormented in hope in the resurrection of Churches in exile; in prison, or in hard labor; on Ukraine, and emphasizing the fact that behalf of widows, orphans, the crippled although Ukrainians continue to suffer and infermed; and on behalf of all those for their beliefs, the Lord has not left who need Thy mercy and help. them, but always takes care of them. "Unite us all into one family in Christ, In conclusion. Metropolitan so that all people, as brothers, may Mstyslav, stood on the steps of the praise Thy glorious name, now and ever Shevchenko Monument, and delivered and unto ages and ages. Amen." a benediction, pointing out that this After the conclusion of the prayer, prayer, used in the liturgy, is one that the believers responded with shouts of every sinner should recite to himself. In ^'Slava Vladyko." They sang Bozhe a tearful voice, he prayed: Velykyi and then the crowds dispersed, Among the dissidents attending Millennium celehrations in Washington were "O Great God! Almighty God! We, with many people making their way to Petro Ruban, Mykola Rudenko, Oksana Meshko and Raisa Rudenko. Thy sinful children, come to Thee with the afternoon concert at Constitution humility in our hearts and bow our Hall, featuring the Taras Shevchenko heads before Thee! Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus from ""O Father! Forgive us, our transgres- Detroit. read it and share it

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now locked in special funds; and the safeguarding the social rights of the population of Ukraine or to a signifi­ Declaration of Principles... right to enjoy access to foreign radio individual (ensuring normal working cant portion of this population must be (Continued from page 5) broadcasts, books and periodicals conditions, just wages, etc.). decided by national referendums, pre­ organs, and excepting only workers in which discuss issues and events from 18. The Ukrainian Helsinki Union ceded by adequate time and opportu­ especially dangerous and harmful occu­ various ideological viewpoints. advocates unrestricted rights for be­ nity to elucidate the various positions pations; the inclusion of labor perform­ 15. The Ukrainian Helsinki Union lievers of various denominations to and the freedom to campaign for or ed at enterprises in concentration camps advocates a review of the Criminal form their own religious communities, against the different issues. in the work record). The public health Code of the Ukrainian SSR and the endorses the legalization of the Ukrai­ system needs to be completely reor­ abrogation of anti-democratic articles nian Catholic Church and the restora­ ganized because it is the cause of a high in this code: Article 62 ("anti-Soviet tion of the exterminated Ukrainian mortality rate, especially among chil­ propaganda and agitation"). Article Autocephalous Orthodox Church, and This Declaration of Principles of dren, and of decreased life expectancy. 187-1 ("slanderous fabrications" against calls for the curtailment of persecution the Ukrainian Helsinki Union, as well 13. The Ukrainian Helsinki Union the state order), and articles that inflict of Evangelical Christians and Baptists, as the attached Charter of the Ukrai­ believes that as a result of the criminal punishment for religious activity, "pa­ Pentecostals, the followers of Krishna, nian Helsinki Union, was prepared by policy of centralization pursued by the rasitism," violations of the internal and other faiths. The Council for Reli­ the Ukrainian Helsinki Group that has all-union government and the all-union passport regime and other activities. gious Affairs and its local branches, existed since 1976 and which hereby ministries, which disregarded the inte­ The union calls for a sharp reduction of which have become instruments of re­ resigns its mandate and joins the Ukrai­ rests of the population of Ukraine, the penalties that involve the deprivation of pression against believers, must be li­ nian Helsinki Union. republic now faces the threat of ecolo­ freedom and for the abolishment of the quidated. The law must guarantee the The Declaration of Principles of gical genocide (ecocide). Not only will death penalty. The Ukrainian Helsinki right to conduct religious as well as anti- the Ukrainian Helsinki Union and its the union strive to ensure a halt in the Union will strive to win the release of all religious propaganda. Charter are in force temporarily until construction of additional nuclear political prisoners, the full rehabilita­ 19. The Ukrainian Helsinki Union they are ratified at the founding meeting power plants, but it will demand that tion of all who were condemned for will strive to ensure that the govern­ of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union, which already existing nuclear reactors be their beliefs, and the liquidation of ment observes such rights guaranteed will take place following the organiza­ phased out and replaced with alterna­ special psychiatric hospitals ("psychia­ by international human rights docu­ tion of oblast councils of the union. In tive energy sources and that the export tric prisons"). The Committee for State ments, which the USSR has ratified, as the future, amendments to the Declara­ of electric power from the territory of Security, the KGB, will have to be the freedom to choose one's place of tion of Principles and to the Charter will Ukraine cease. TTie union advocates a disbanded or reduced in size and reor­ residence (by abolishing the passport be made by the All-Ukrainian Coordi­ review of the structure of Ukrainian ganized in such a way that it no longer system and regulated residence permits) nating Council of the Ukrainian Hel­ industry accompanied by the gradual functions as a political police. The and the freedom to enter and leave the sinki Union on submissions of the liquidation of harmful industries (above judicial system must be reorganized and republic, either to other republics in the oblast organizations. all, chemical) in industrially saturated the "three-man court" replaced by union or to any other country. regions, a halt in the construction of democratic institutions of justice (e.g., 20. The Ukrainian Helsinki Union Executive Committee of the ecologically hazardous hydrotechnical trial by jury). The right to a legal defense believes that all crucial matters that Ukrainian Helsinki Union projects, and wide public discussion of must be introduced from the moment pertain to the interests of the whole July 7, 1988 all major industrial projects. that charges are lodged. It is essential 14. The Ukrainian Helsinki Union that the corrective-labor system be BUY UNITED STATES For the current rate call... humanized. Prisoners must serve their will uphold strict compliance with the SAVINGS BONDS I-800-US-BONDS fundamental rights and freedoms of sentences where they committed their citizens contained in the Universal crime, and the deportation of prisoners Declaration of Human Rights, United beyond the borders of the republic is Nations covenants, and the Final Act of inadmissible. - UNCHAIN- the Helsinki Conference above all, the 16. The Ukrainian Helsinki Union is universally recognized freedom to Jn favor of reducing the armed forces to Ukrainian National Center: History and Information Network express personal views and to dissemi­ reasonable limits, essential for defense, P.O. Box 300, Newark, New Jersey 07101 nate ideas across borders. This is an and of reallocating the released funds to axiom of democracy ^wfticb шщі be. ^. the improvement M the people^s vmU IS SPONSORING A SERIESOF PUBLIC RALLIES safeguarded by the constitutional right fare. Military service should be per­ to establish independent public organi­ formed on the territory of the republic REGARDING THE JOHN DEMJANJUK CASE zations, including those in opposition to in republican military units. Ultimately IN ISRAEL the government and the ruling party; military service should become volun­ tary and remunerated as in some demo­ the right to enjoy proportional access to '^ Come to the rally nearest your area. state-owned mass information media cratic countries. '^Come and learn about the latest developments in the John Demjanjuk case. and to establish independent publica­ 17. The right to work presupposes the '^ Come and offer financial support to John Demjanjuk's legal defense for his final appeal in Israel tions provided with the necessary creation of conditions in which this in December. material base; the right to organize right can be fully implemented. But meetings, assemblies and discussions; forcing people to work under threat of SPEAKERS AT THE RALLIES: the right to enjoy free access to all types conviction is a form of slavery that of information (with the exception of violates international legal norms. The PAUL CHUMAK - Defense attorney for John Demjanjuk clearly designated military secrets), Ukrainian Helsinki Union advocates JOHN DEMJANJUK, JR. - John Demjanjuk's son including archival materials, ail regula­ the formation of independent trade WALTER LITYNSKY - President, Capital Region AHRU ASKOLD LOZYNSKY - Attorney tive statutes and diplomatic documents unions as the most effective means of BOZHENA OLSHANIWSKY - President, UNCHAIN lOAN ONUJEK - UNCHAIN observer during entire trial in Israel EDWARD NISHNIC - John Demjanjuk's son-in-law; Pres. of JDDF Fund LEGTURES: THEODORE ROMANKOW - Attorney; Chairman LUV Slava Geruiak: DR. BOHDAN VITVITSKY - Attorney and author HISTORY OF UKRAINIAN CULTURE DATES AND PLACES: October 14, Friday, 8:00 P.M. - YONKERS, N.Y. Part I - October 21, 1988, 7:30 p.m. SUM Hail, 301 Palisade Avenue Part II - November 18, 1988, 7:30 p.m. with slide illustrations, in English. October 15, Saturday, 6:00 P.M. - WHIPPANY, N.J. All to be held at the St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church Hall, Rt. 10 ^ So. Jeff. Rd.

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October 21, Friday, 7:00 P.M. - ALBANY (Watervliet), N.Y. AMERICANS FOR HUMkN RIGHTS IN UKRAINE (AHRU) Ukrainian Club, 402 25th Street, Watervliet, N.Y. appeals to employees of agencies, companies, factories and corporations who participate in the October 22, Saturday, 6:00 P.M. - UTICA, N.Y. chanty agency the St. Volodymyr's Ukrainian Catholic Auditorium, 6 Cottage Place

October 23, Sunday, 12:00 Noon - AUBURN, N.Y. UNITED WAY Ukrainian National Club, 113 Cottage Street

to designate AHRU October 23, Sunday, 5:00 P.M. - SYRACUSE, N.Y. Ukrainian National Home, 1317 W. Fayette Street

AS A RECIPIENT OF THEIR "FAIR SHARE" CONTRIBUTION October 28, Friday, 7:00 P.M. - ROCHESTER (Irondequoit), N.Y. St. Mary Protectress Ukrainian Orthodox Church Hail, 3176 St. Paul Blvd. AHRU, a non-profit human rights organization, is eligible for the United Way funds. October 29, Saturday, 6:30 P.M. - BUFFALO (Cheektowaga), N.Y. When tilling out your pledge, please write: Holy Trinity Ukrainian Orthodox Church>Ha^l, 200 Como Park Blvd.

AMERICANS FOR HUMAN RIGHTS IN UKRAINE Those unable to attend the rallies my send their checks to: 43 MIDLAND PLACE. NEWARK, NJ. 07106 JOHN DEMJANJUK DEFENSE FUND (or JDDF) P.O. Box 92819, Cleveland, OH 44192 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16, 1988 No. 42

Ignatius Biiinsky's or Bohdan Fedorak's Apparently, however, the firstamend ­ The non-reaction... political views, or with that of their ment guarantee of freedom of speech Blessing.., (Continued from page 7) organization. But that is totally irrele­ annlies to all sneakers and all subjects did not involve the rest of the commu­ vant to my sense of outrage at the except one. It apparently excludes U- (Continued from page 4) nity. treatment accorded them. When Jews krainians who dare criticize OSI or struggle for liberty and the freedom of Let me make clear that I am not a believe that someone who is Jewish what has happened to Mr. Demjanjuk. expressing their human dignity, espe­ supporter or sympathizer either with suffers an anti-Semitic incident, they That is what one has to conclude from cially in an unhindered worship of immediately react with unified outrage. the entire shameful affair involving the Almighty God, the Father, the Son and ORATORY, They do not seek first to determine Bush campaign. the Holy Spirit. Amen." whether that individual is a liberal or Secondly and lastly, dear fellow Following the liturgy, visitors were WHO ARE conservative, or whether he/she is members of the community: this may able to view the soaring heights of the Orthodox, Conservative, Reform or come as a surprise to some of you, but yet unfinished interior of the shrine. A non-practicing. When will we evolve to even we Ukrainian Americans have light dinner and refreshments were YOU? that point of solidarity? rights. There exists something called the served in the shrine center. Oratory has been in ex­ United States Constitution, and the In celebration of the shrine's blessing, istence as a Catholic college Constitution contains a set of amend­ an exhibition of "Historic and Mira­ ments called the Bill of Rights, and the culous Icons of Ukraine" was on display preparatory school for boys the day of the blessing and the following for 82 years. first among them guarantees a not entirely trifling principle titled freedom two Sundays. The 18 reproductions of We are as old as yester­ of speech. Under that freedom Ameri­ famous Ukrainian icons were loaned by day, and as new as tomorrow. cans may and regularly do say whatever the Ukrainian Diocesan Museum of Oratory seeks to fulfill the they please, whether about the president Stamford. Draped over each icon was a committment of its founding or Congress or even God. hand-embroidered "rushnyk" — the traditional Ukrainian ritual cloth. Each fathers to educate young men If we do not stand up for our own "rushnyk" is different, embroidered in and to seek the truth through rights, who will? Or, is it that we have the style of the geographic region in knowledge and faith. been political niggers for so long that we which the icon originated. The teen years are full of have subconsciously accepted the no­ One of the miraculous icons is the questions, doubts, challenges. tion that we really do not have the same "Mother of God of Pochayiv," kept at rights as others? the Pochayiv Monastery in western Oratory stands ready to re­ FIGHTING FOR FREEDOM: THE Ukraine. Since 1977, Holy Family spond to the young boys who UKRAINIAN VOLUNTEER DIVI­ Parish has maintained a special devo­ come to us with a consistency SION by Richard Landwehr. 128 JACQUES tion to the "Pilgrim Icon of the Mother of knowledge and values. We pictures (many are published here of God of Pochaiv." for the first time) 8 maps. The first continue to be leaders and role English-language account in de­ HNIZDOVSKY A special commemorative book pub­ models who seek to answer tail of the Ukrainian SS 14th Waf- lished by Associate Pastor Joseph fen-Grenadier Division der SS Woodcuts and Etchings Denischuk CSsR was released on the fundamental questions we all (First Division of Ukrainian Na­ occasion of the blessing of the shrine. ask: Who we are, why we exist tional Army). The cover design is in full color. In this classic work Mr. It was the Rev. Denischuk who had and what is our destiny. Landwehr delineates how and why visited 190 Ukrainian Catholic parishes Oratory is more than an the Ukrainian Division of the Waf- throughout North America during the education...it is a tradition. fen-SS was formed, what it did on years 1978-1985 to solicit contributions the battlefield and what eventually to the Ukrainian National Shrine Me­ It is a heritage which stays with happened to it. 224 pages, deluxe hardback library edition (24.00 morial Fund-Raising Campaign. you throughout your lifetime. Send a stamped self-addressed The 176-page book contains 130 Oratory gives you a strength envelope for a free book list. articles and 280 illustrations, providing of mind and soul to make right BULK ORDER: a historical sketch of the shrine. Holy 5 to 49 copies: 40Уо discount and moral decisions. 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sions, the workers were limited to only seconds or reduced. Although in theory the men were per­ Marples' second... minutes on particular tasks. But over the summer of mitted two days of rest per month from their 12-14 (Continued from page 5) 1986, conditions in the zone became worse rather hour working days, even these periods were often than better, partly because of the dearth of "shortened" because the work was not being carried reactor on May 23, 1986 (it was revealed by the experienced personnel there. On September 2, out quickly enough. Soviets only on August 20, 1986). Four fire engines Pravda commented that the work had entered a In addition, the clean-up crews were often fought the blaze during the night after it had been sensitive stage and that consequently it would be without protective clothing and shower facilities. A discovered by firemen who were pumping water out better if the personnel in the zone remained trade-union conference that was held in Chernobyl of the reactor building. The radiation detectors unchanged. in October 1986 noted that insufficient funds had reportedly went off the scale as the firemen tried to Various cases were cited where individual been provided to obtain protective garments for the get close to the source of the fire, and thus the workers remained for longer than the alloted clean-up crews. Speakers at the meeting put the firemen could only work for a few seconds at a time, timespan in an area. For example, one newspaper blame on the trade-union, which was said to have pouring water on the blaze and then sheltering noted that Viktor Zavedy, the team leader of the funds, but was inept in organizing their behind a concrete slab. The fire continued even into concrete pump operators at Ignalina nuclear power distribution. The point remains, however, that at the following shift and for most of the next day. plant in Lithuania, had come to Chernobyl, and least a portion of those involved in clean-up work There were no explanations as to why it had that he "could work for 2 hours where presence is did not have protective clothing (the lack of occurred or whether any casualties had resulted. limited to no more than 30 minutes." One clean-up protective clothing was also one of the points raised On the other hand, it has been stated elsewhere worker, who was decontaminating an area imme­ by Gubarev in his play "Sarcophagus"). The same that the clean-up crews on the damaged reactor diately adjacent to the fourth reactor, had been meeting also revealed that some of the men working area were working not only in conditions of very there for almost six months. The story of his near Leliv, just a feW kilometers from the No 4 high radiation background, but also in intense heat, activities was reported in a manner that suggests reactor, had nowhere to take a shower after the with the temperature reaching 60 degrees Celsius. that such lengthy periods in the contaminated area day's work ended. There were shower baths at the In these conditions, some of the workers panicked. were not unusual. A report on decontamination relaxation center, but in order to get there, the men Others, however, showed excessive bravado. They work being carried out by soldiers in October 1986, had to walk for two hours, in clothing caked with would "jump into the area" and by remaining much revealed that the men would often work a little mud, according to one of the workers, Sergei longer than the authorized time, "got injured by extra time on decontamination, even though they Khoroshilov. acute percentages' of radiation. On various occa­ were not paid for the work. Work breaks were

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October 16 PREVIEW OF EVENTS rary composers from Ukraine, in­ Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, KEUKA PARK, N.Y.: Lightner cluding Leonid Hrabovsky, Valentin I NEW YORK: A divine liturgy ho. 2318 W. Chicago Ave., at 8 p.m. Gallery, located on the scenic shore­ Silvestrov, Myroslav Skoryk, Wolo- P noring St. Mary the Protectress will Admission will be SIO per person. line of Keuka Lake in the Finger dymyr Zahorcew, Yevhen Stan- I be celebrated by the Rev. K. Kali- lakes region of upstate New York will kowycz and Oleh Kiwa, will be I novsky and Msgr. P. Hotorovich at WATERVLIET, N.Y.: The Ukrai­ open its fall exhibition season with played continuously. The exhibit I 10 a.m. in the Holy Trinity Cathe- nian National Center: History and an exhibit of prints and etchings by opening will be followed at 8 p.m. by I dral, 359 Broome St. A traditional Information Network, UNCHAIN, the late Jacques Hnizdovsky. The the second in a series of all-Barvin- I Ukrainian Pokrova dinner will be will sponsor a public rally regarding public is invited to attend the festive sky concerts, celebrating the 100th li served following the liturgy. All are the John Demjanjuk case in Israel at opening of this renowned Ukrainian anniversary of the composer's birth, Щ welcome. 7 p.m. in the Ukrainian Club, 402 artist's work, 2:30 to 4p.m. For more presented by the Nova Chamber 25th St. For more information call information call the Lightner gallery Ensemble, directed by pianist I NEW YORK: UNCHAIN, the U. (201)373-9729. director, Oksana Lukaszewycz-Po- Laryssa Krupa, with soloist soprano II krainian National Center: History lon, (315)536-4411, ext. 226. Elena Heimur. Admission to the I and Information Network will spon- NEW YORK: Slava Gerulak will exhibit and concert, which will be II sor a public rally regarding the John present the first in a two-part series of BRIDGEPORT, Conn.: The Millen­ followed by a reception, is S15 per II Demjanjuk case in Israel at St. slide-illustrated lectures on the nium of Christianity of Rus'-Ukraine person, S5 for students and senior li George's Ukrainian Catholic School history of Ukrainian culture at 7:30 Committee of the Ukrainian citizens. For more information call І auditorium, 6th Street entrance, at 2 p.m. in the Ukrainian Institute of Churches of Greater Bridgeport will the UIA, (212) 288-8660. I p.m. For more information call (201) America, 2 E. 79th St. The program sponsor a concert, featuring the II 373-9729. will be in English. For information highly acclaimed Musicus Bortnian- SAN DIEGO: St. Mary's Ukrainian call the UIA, (212) 288-8660. skii, a Canadian choral ensemble Orthodox Church and the Millen­ I October 19 from Toronto, at 4 p.m. at Klein nium of Christianity in Ukraine October 22 Memorial Auditorium, with Myron Jubilee Committee of San Diego I JENKINTOWN, Pa.: "Careers of Maksymiv serving as artistic and invite the public to their observances I the 90s" will be the main focus of an UTICA, N.Y.: UNCHAIN will hold musical director. Tickets can be of the Millennium, beginning at 10 II open house, 6-8 p.m., at Manor a public rally on the John Demjan­ purchased at any Ticketron or can be a.m. with a divine liturgy in the ll Junior College, Fox Chase Road and juk case in Israel at 6 p.m. in St. charged by calling Teletron, 1(800) church, 4634 University Ave. A 11 Forrest Avenue. The open house will Volodymyr's Ukrainian Catholic 922-2030, or at the box office on the jubilee banquet will follow at the I discuss career and academic program auditorium, 6 Cottage Place. For day of the performance. Ticket prices Cafe Del Rey Мого, El Prado, II goals that Manor offers. For more more information call (201) 373- are S20, Si5 and SIO. For informa­ Balboa Park, at 1 p.m. For reserva­ І information or to register call the 9729. tion call Alexander Horjatschun, tions and information call (619) 272- I admissions office, (215) 884-2216. (203) 734-9421 (evenings). 3676 or 463-3235. WASHINGTON: The Ukrainian I NEW YORK: Pianist Juliana Osin- Association of Washington will AUBURN, N.Y.: UNCHAIN will Щ chuk and the Hunter Symphony, sponsor "Perspectives of Contempo­ sponsor a public rally regarding the І conducted by Clayton Westermann, rary Ukraine,''a photo-documentary John Demjanjuk case in Israel at ONGOING I will perform in a concert welcoming exhibit by Peter Fedynsky. The show noon in the Ukrainian National II Hunter College's new president. Dr. will run through November 4 at the Club, 113 Cottage St. For informa­ FAIRFIELD, Conn.: The Greater і Paul LeClerc, at 8 p.m. in the Hunter St. Sophia Religious Association, tion call (201) 373-9729. Bridgeport Committee for Millen­ II College assembly hall, 69th Street, 2615 30th St. NW. Viewing hours are nial Celebration and the Sacred II between Lexington and Park ave- weekdays, 6-10 p.m.; weekends, 1-10 SYRACUSE, N.Y.: UNCHAIN will Heart University here will co-spon­ II nues. The program will include the p.m. For more information call (202) hold a public rally on the John sor an exhibit, "The Cross and the II premiere performance of Arthur 234-2330. Demjanjuk case at 5 p.m. in the Icon," featuring some rarely viewed I Harris's Hunter City Song, and Ukrainian National Home, 1317 W. icons and hand-crafted replicas of II compositions by Haydn, Ravel and October 23 Fayette St. iron crosses that adorned wooden II Saint-Saens. Tickets are S6 per churches of the 17-19th centuries in II person, S3 for students and seniors, MILWAUKEE: The Milwaukee October 29 Ukraine. The exhibit will be on J and may be purchased at the door. Committee for the Millennium of display through October 29 in Sacred Christianity in Ukraine will hold a NEW YORK: An exhibit of "Con­ Heart University's upper level library, I October 20 banquet marking the Millennium at temporary Art of Ukraine," fea­ corner of Park Avenue and Jefferson 1 p.m. in the Marriott Hotel, 375 turing 13 artists, will open at 7 p.m. in Street. Admission is free. I PRINCETON, NJ.: As part of a Moorland Road. Congressman Ge­ the Ukrainian Institute of America, 2 li program of Slavic poetry, Larissa rald Kletczka will be the guest spea­ E. 79th St. Olexander Babak, Volo- YONKERS, N.Y.: A pre-kindergar- II Onyshkevych will read her transla- ker, while Victor Mishalow will dymyr Bakhtov, Andriy Chebykin, ten program in Ukrainian for chil­ II tions of poems by the late Vasyl Stus, perform on the bandura. Tickets for Yevhen Hordiyets, Feodosiy Hume- dren between 2!^ and 4 years of age ll Ihor Kalynets and Wira Wowk at the the banquet are S25 for adults, S15 niuk, Olexander Ivakhnenko, Ivan will run throughout the school year I Arts Council of Princeton, 102 for children age 7-17, and free for Marchuk, Edita Medvetska, Lu- in the parish hall of St. Michael's I Witherspoon St., at 8 p.m. children age 6 and younger. Bishop bomyr Medvid, Vasyl Perevalsky, Ukrainian Catholic Church, 510 N. Innocent Lotocky will celebrate a Valeriy Popov, Tyberiy Silvashi and Broadway. Hours are 10 a.m. to 12 I October 21 divine liturgy before the banquet, at Serhiy Yakutovych will be the fea­ p.m. every Saturday. This program is II - 10 a.m. in St. Michael's Ukrainian tured artists. Art historian and critic sponsored by Branch 30 of the Ukrai­ I CHICAGO: The Pershi Stezhi Plast Catholic Church, 1025 S. llth St. Bohdan Pevny will present an intro­ nian National Women's League of J sorority will host a recital by classi- For more information call (414) 672- duction. During exhibit hours, tape America. For more information call II cal pianist Bohdan Sperkacz at the 5616. recordings of music by contempo- Martha Pushka, (212) 548-4197.

Ostafiychuk exhibit in Cleveland September, the Initiation Group for the Crimea nucleaL. Support of Perestroika in Lithuania CLEVELAND - Branch 12 of the of life are magically condensed and (Continued from page 2) had collected 287,000 signatures on a Ukrainian National Women's League transformed into universal themes like nian project, the station has two operat­ petition demanding that the plant be of America will sponsor an exhibit of man and nature, life and death, music ing VVER-IOOO reactors, but the third investigated by an international com­ art works by Ivan Ostafiychuk on and love, land and labor, art and has been delayed. mission. October 28-30 at St. Josaphat's Astro­ beauty. This broad context takes his The Ukrainian ecological group, Subsequently, a visit to the plant by dome here. The opening is at 7:30 p.m. work far beyond the limit of just Zeleny Svit (Green World), has stated Morris Rosen, an American representa­ on Friday, October 28. national artistic tradition. that it is concerned about the plant's tive of the IAEA, has been scheduled for This prominent artist, recently ar­ Some of his best known works are impact on the surrounding environ­ mid-October. In addition, several thou­ rived from/western Ukraine, has al­ a series of color lithographs "Hutsul ment, and has asked the USSR Ministry sand people held a demonstration near ready had serveral successful exhibits in Legends," the cycle of etchings "Oleksa of Nuclear Power to review the project. the plant this month, forming a "human Canada — Edmonton, Toronto, Mon­ Dovbush," a series of drawings "Sum­ Residents of Mykolayiv Oblast held a chain" to express their anxiety about treal. mer Impressions" and his phenomenal meeting and resolved that the construc­ the station's safety. Mr. Ostafiychuk's artistic achieve­ graphic suite - "Ukrainian Folk tion of new units at South Ukraine The above protests have effectively ment of the last two decades has been Song." His solo retrospective exhibi­ should be halted. The residents have nullified the ambitious program for very impressive and though widely tion in Lviv in 1978 was accepted by the requested a further meeting on the nuclear reactor construction to the year recognized as a talented artist in U- public with great enthusiasm and awe. matter between the Ukrainian Academy 2000. In the period 1990-2000, in kraine, his dream was to settle in The jury of the IX Biennale in Brno, of Sciences and the Ministry of Nuclear particular, the schedule appears to be Canada, among the largest Ukrainian- Czechoslovakia, awarded Mr. Ostafiy­ Power. Their request reportedly has the redundant as most of the reactors to Canadian community, where he would chuk a gold medal in 1980 for illustra­ support of the Mykolayiv Olbast go­ have been built in the period have either have complete freedom to express tion. vernment. been shelved or abandoned. himself best. The artist was born in the Hutsul At Ignalina, where two RBMK- It appears that the movement against His themes include Ukrainian folk­ region of Ukraine, and in 1966 gra­ 1500 reactors are operating, it was the nuclear power program is reaching a lore, tradition and Ukrainian historical duated from the Lviv Institute of announced in late August that the crescendo. The Soviet authorities are experience, including the Ukrainian Applied and Decorative Arts. First he construction Ignalina-3 had been sus­ thus obliged to search hastily and philosophy of life and aesthetics. His worked in tapestry design and mural pended pending a safety review. Less belatedly for viable long-term alterna­ underlying signs and symbols, his painting but eventually graphic art than a week later, unit 2 was shut down tive sources of energy while trying to images of folk poetry and everyday facts became his main medium. after a fire in the control cables. By mid- reduce electricity consumption.