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ubitshed by the Ukrainian National Association Inc.. a fraternal non-profit associatiorl шИеекіу Vol. LVII No. 30 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23,1989 50 cents J House passes refugee bill recognizing Toronto students journey to Brazil, Ukrainian Christians as persecuted seek information on Ulcrainians'needs WASHINGTON - In a major vic­ tion's Washington Office continued to by Melana Zyla Parana interior and practice subsis­ tory for the Ukrainian community, the keep members of Congress informed tence farming, or raise a common House of Representatives voted to about the concerns of the community OTTAWA - Profound isolation, variety of black pea. Others live in designate Ukrainian Catholics and and provided community leaders and a virtual absence of schooling and Curitiba, the state capital, or in Orthodox as persecuted groups in the organizations with up-to-4late informa­ political under-representation keep Prudentopolis. In that city, 80 per­ Soviet Union. The action came as part tion. 300,000 Ukrainians in Brazil in cent of residents are Ukrainian, but of a refugee bill, H.R. 2022, considered Metropolitan Stephen Sulyk of the meager living conditions, but the the mayor is not. That's a result of by the House on July 13. Ukrainian Catholic Church and Metro­ situation can improve, says a team of vote-splitting between two Ukrai­ The amendment designating Ukrai­ politan Mstyslav of the Ukrainian Canadian observers on a fact-finding nian candidates last year, Ms. nian Orthodox and Catholics as perse­ Autocephalous Orthodox Church con­ Onyschuk said. cuted groups was proposed by Reps. tacted members of Congress, urging tour in that country. them to include the two Churches in the Eleven students from Toronto- Mr. Chuma said lack of exposure William Lipinski (D-Ill.) and Chris­ topher Cox (R-Calif.) prior to passage legislation. Bishop Losten and other based Zvyazok have been in the to innovation and poor education constituents of Rep. Morrison were in south-Brazilian state of Parana since prevent Ukrainians from asserting of H.R. 2022 by a vote of 358 years to 44 nays. contact with the author of the legisla­ June 30. Zvyazok plans to tailor themselves economically or politi­ tion. North American aid projects to the cally in Brazil. "They are used to Also adopted was an amendment by Rep. Gerald Kleczka (D-Wis.) which Community organizations such as agricultural, educational, medical staying on one track," he said, adding Americans for Human Rights in U- and demographic data it gathers. "some people are willing to learn but directed the attorney general to desig­ nate categories of Polish nationals who kraine, the Ukrainian Human Rights In a July 31 telephone interview the opportunity and know-how are are presumed to be persecuted. Committee and others were also in­ from the city of Prudentopolis, not around." volved in promoting the amendment. Average schooling among Ukrai­ According to Eugene Iwanciw, direc­ Zvyazok co-organizer Motria Onys- tor of the UNA Washington Office, "the Similar legislation, introduced by chuk said, "Things are a lot better nians hovers around grade four, Mr. two amendments will pave the way for Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-N.J.), is than we expected...we've gone Chuma said. Fifty-eight of the 240 Ukrainians from the Soviet Union and expected to be considered by the Senate through phases of shock from 'forget community teachers lack a high Ukraine to enter the United States as in the coming week. The New Jersey it we can't do anything'...to the idea school education. And they lack refugees." legislator has already agreed to add the that with cooperation and time we money, too. Monthly salary (40 work two Ukrainian Churches to his bill can do some good here." hours per month at two cruzados per He went on to state: "The action by when he proposes it as an amendment to the House is important for four basic Co-organizer Marko Chuma, hour) for a teacher is about S24 the State Department Authorization reasons: first, the Congress has, once Bill. whose experience in Brazil last sum­ Canadian. Few Ukrainians can af­ again, passed legislation recognizing the mer prompted the establishment of ford university, and schools that persecution of the Ukrainian Orthodox Referencing his Millennium of U- Zvyazok, said, "We're in God's teach business or agriculture are too and Catholic Churches in the Soviet krainian Christianity Resolution, now ; country. God knows where we are far away for colony residents. Union; secondly, it will allow Ukrai­ Public Law 100-305, Rep. Lipinski and all of a sudden there are tons of Zvyazok member Dmytro Perek- reminded his colleagues on July 13 that nians to enter the United States as Congress is on record deploring "the Ukrainians." lita said people in the colonies lead a refugees without having to prove per­ Most live in rural "colonies" in the (Continued on page 13) Soviet Union's active persecution of sonal persecution, often hard to esta­ religious believers in Ukraine, as well as blish to the satisfaction of immigration the forcible liquidation of the Ukrainian interviewers; thirdly, these individuals Orthodox and Catholic Churches." will be eligible for citizenship; and, Meetings in Kiev highlight lastly, they will be eligible for govern­ Stating that '4hings certainly have ment assistance programs." been changing in the Soviet Union,"the burning issues for Ukrainians Illinois legislator went on to state that Currently, individuals from the So­ (Continued on page 13) viet Union enter the U.S. either as On June 9-18, Dr. David Marples, Congress of Free Ukrainians has esta­ refugees receiving government financial author of two books on the Chornobyl blished an Ecological Commission, and assistance, averaging S7,000 per person, nuclear accident, visited the Chornobyl that I had been asked by Dr. George or as parolees in which case they need a area and Kiev, courtesy of the Ukrai­ Kurys to offer him an honorary mem­ sponsor who guarantees that the indivi­ nian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, The bership in this commission. Dr. Shcher­ duals will not apply for or accept any following is a four-part series about this bak felt that he could give no such government assistance for two years. unique visit to Ukraine. commitment to an organization that Refugees are eligible for citizenship, was inherently political by nature. while parolees are not. When I questioned this, Andriy Fialko The refugee bill was introduced in by Dr. David Marples of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign April by Rep. Bruce Morrison (D- Affairs — who had joined us for lunch Conn.). While it directed the attorney CONCLUSION - said that the very name has a political general to designate categories of Soviet connotation. and Indochinese nationals who are Dr. Yuriy Shcherbak joined us for Dr. Shcherbak has become quite a presumed to be subject to persecution, lunch, full of news about the impact of sensation in Kiev. A^ we walked out of the bill also legislatively named Jews his article in the June 15 issue of the hotel together, passers-by would and Evangelical Christians as such Literaturna Ukraina, published the come and greet him, or he would wave groups. previous day, in which he had praised in acknowledgement as people shouted Efforts to include Ukrainian Catho­ Ukrainian-language education in Ca­ good wishes to "Yuriy Mykolayevych." lics and Orthodox in the bill failed nada and compared it favorably with I told him to recall Andy Warhol's during the House Judiciary Commit­ the solution in Kiev, and had also comment that everyone is famous for 15 tee's consideration of the bill. attacked the Ukrainian premier, Vitaliy minutes. "Fifteen minutes? That's far When the bill was reported from the Masol, for what he felt was a very poor too long!" was his response. Judiciary Committee, an all-out effort speech at the Congress of People's De­ Tanya, our interpreter, had rejoined was undertaken by the Ukrainian Ame­ puties. us, which meant that Dr. Shcherbak rican community to urge a floor amend­ Dr. Shcherbak and I talked of ecolo­ could revert to his beautifully eloquent ment adding the two religions. gical issues. I mentioned that the World (Continued on page 12) The Ukrainian National Associa­ Rep. William Lipinski of Ulinois THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23,1989 No. 30

A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY Book on 1933 famine submitted to publisher The Chyhyryn power plant in Ukraine by Dr. Roman Solclianyk turna Ukraina (July 13), told the audience that, on the basis of the and the Soviet nuclear energy program MUNICH -The Ukrainian writer testimony of thousands of witnesses Volodymyr Maniak, addressing the and heretofore secret archives, he by Dr. David Marples cide with the Chornobyl anniversary Kiev regional constituent conference could now report the following: added a demand for the shutdown and of the Popular Movement of Ukraine "In 1933 there was an action, The USSR Council of Ministers dismantling of the three extant reactors for Perebudova on July I, reported carefully planned beforehand, with announced recently that the Chyhyryn at Chornobyl. that he and journalist Lidiya Ko- regard to pacifying the Ukrainian nuclear power piant in the Cherkasy In January, IAEA representatives valenko have completed work on the people, which has entered history Oblast of the Ukrainian SSR is to be from 11 countries, including the United manuscript "1933: Holod " (1933: under the name famine.' 1 he main converted into an enterprise that is States and Canada, arrived in the Soviet The Famine), which has now been strategist, the formulator was Stalin, "ecologically clean" and excluded, Union to investigate the safety of the submitted to the Radianskyi Py- and those who implemented it were finally, from the Soviet nuclear energy Rivne plant. However, despite some smennyk publishers in Kiev. the representatives of the party and program. The May 19 announcement criticisms, such as the need to improve Mr. Maniak, as cited in Litera- Soviet apparatus in the local areas." follows an intensive public campaign equipment maintenance and to use full- against the station, which now becomes scale simulators for operator training, the third energy-related enterprise to the verdict was positive. It was pointed have been abandoned at this same site. out that the karst foundations on which Memorial protests commemorations The main arguments advanced additional funds have been expended JERSEY CITY, N.J. - During a Rukh, for deliberation and criminal against the construction of the station also occurs on the territory occupied by July 18 meeting in Kiev, the Memorial procedure. were that it was ecologically dangerous, nuclear plants in Brazil and Japan. society voiced its collective protest During the Memorial meeting parti­ as the station was to have used cooling Over all, it was considered that the against "the chauvinistic celebrations" cipants also discussed the recent water filtered from the Dnieper River — solution to the public outcry about the of the battle of Poltava in 1709 by the refusal by the ruling institutions of already harnessed to capacity; that safety of the Rivne station lies in better organizations Pamiat and Molodaya Ukraine who were charged by the building work had begun without the communication with the people who Rossiya on July 6-9 in that eastern Council of Ministers of the Ukrainian necessary inspection approval of the site must live in the vicinity. When people Ukrainian city, reported the External SSR with looking into the matter, to and without consulting local residents; are well informed, commented Fer­ Representation of the Ukrainian Hel­ (Continued on page 11) and that the area for the plant location dinand Frantzen, one of the scientists, sinki Union. is a well-known historical landmark in "there are fewer anxieties."' Memorial has now joined the Popu­ Ukraine, the headquarters of the former More recently, in the Ukrainian lar Movement for Perebudova in U- Three Ukrainian hetman state. press, there appeared a lengthy article kraine, or Rukh, and the Ukrainian In an interview with the science editor by V. Fokin, head of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union in protesting these activists freed of Pravda Ukrainy, Ukrainian Central State Planning Committee and a deputy public commemorations in Poltava of MUNICH - Three Ukrainians im­ Committee secretary Borys Kachura chairman of the Ukrainian Council of the Russian tsarist victory over Swe­ prisoned for political activity in the commented on the Chyhyryn decision, Ministers. In summing up the related dish King Charles XII and his ally, the Soviet Union were released in the past which he says is supported by the questions of the protection of the Ukrainian Hetman Ivan Mazepa. Its several months, reported USSR News Central Committee and by the Chy­ surrounding environment and the de­ organizers were the recently formed Brief, based here. hyryn Oblast Party and government. velopment of nuclear energy, Mr. Fokin Russian chauvinist group in Ukraine, On June 7 Serhiy Babych was re­ He added that the Central Committee noted the decisions "to preserve'' the Molodaya Rossiya, and the notorious leased from a special-regimen labor has taken a similar position regarding nuclear power and heating stations at anti-Semitic group, Pamiat. camp, where he was serving 15-year the equally controversial Crimean plant Odessa and Kharkiv (omitting the one sentence for possessing samvydav lite­ on the Kerch peninsula, which has been at Kiev, which is being converted to a During the July 18 Memorial meet­ ing, members who were present at the rature. The 49-year-old Mr. Babych, under review for almost a year. thermal power station), and to stop whose family resides in Zhytomyr, construction of the fifth and sixth July 6 commemoration of the battle, These remarks suggest that a final which brought the Ukrainian people Ukraine, was apparently released after decision on Crimea might be expected reactors at Chornobyl. his sentence was reduced to 13 years. In practice, he declared, a decision under Russian domination, described shortly. At the same time, they conceal what occurred during their protest. Inna Sixty-two-year-old Petro Saranchuk the fact that the main opposition to had been accepted to halt Chyhyryn and was freed from a special-regimen labor Crimea, and to stop the building of Cherniavska, Serhiy Dmytrychenko, these Ukrainian nuclear plants has Yaroslava Danyleiko, Oles Shev- camp after completing his term in come not from the party, but from units five and six at the Khmelnytsky February. Following complaints by the and Rivne stations. chenko, Serhiy Naboka and others outside of its ranks. described how militia and special forces longtime political prisoner, the Su­ The problems of the Ukrainian nu­ There have also been indications of a dressed in civilian clothes attacked them preme Court of Ukraine lodged a clear power industry have been made slowdown at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear during their peaceful protest. Mr. protest against the sentence on May 12, apparent by other recent events. In power plant. There, the fifth of six Shevchenko, who heads the Kiev 1986, under Article 183-3 of the Ukrai­ assessing them, it is worthwhile to recall anticipated VVER-1000 (water-pres­ branch of the Ukrainian Helsinki nian SSR Criminal Code for "disorder­ the basic points made in the Ukrainian surized) reactors was scheduled to come Union, read from a newsletter issued by ly conduct" in camp as being illegal. appeal to the 19th Communist Party on stream in December 1988. Asa result the UHU's press service on "The Pol­ Stepan Hura, head of the initiative Conference in Moscow a year ago. They of a further safety inspection, osten­ tava Battle as an Apparatus against the group to form a branch of the Ukrai­ stated that there were strong objections sibly undertaken as part of the heigh­ People." nian Helsinki Union in Kherson, has to the construction of the Rivne nuclear tened attention to such matters after been released from a psychiatric hospi­ Chornobyl, it was delayed until this Participants of the meeting voted to power plant on uncertain foundations; form a special Memorial commission to tal in that southern Ukrainian city. He to the building of the Crimean plant in a month, but is now ready to be added to was forcibly hospitalized on May 6 after the grid system, pending the successful investigate the actions of the militia and seismic zone; to the extension of the special forces and then turn over their being detained on his way to a meeting Khmelnytsky, Rivne and South Ukrai­ conclusion of the investigation. Zapo­ of the UHU's Coordinating Council in rizhzhia, as Ukraine's largest nuclear findings to the special juridical group nian stations, primarily because of the within the Popular Movement, or Kiev and brutally beaten. insufficiency of water supplies; to the power plant, has been subjected to low quality of plant construction and criticism, largely pertaining to the the failure to protest the environment; viability of a planning system that and to the inability to take into consi­ brings reactors on line at annual inter­ deration the psychological effects of vals, and to the secrecy surrounding FOUNDED 1933 Chornobyl. A iO- to 15-year morato­ such plans. Ukrainian Weeyi rium was proposed on the construction Before the decision to stop Chyhyryn, of nuclear plants in the republic. the overriding feature of the Soviet An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Last December, the Ukrainian ecolo- nuclear power industry was its seeming Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. cal group Zelenyi Svit (Green World) ability to ride roughshod over public 07302. published a six-point appeal in the sentiment in Ukraine. Arguably, the newspaper Vechirniy Kyiv. referring to decision to halt cogenerational stations Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. three Ukrainian nuclear power plants: was part of a new Soviet adherence the (ISSN - 0273-9348) Crimea and Chyhyryn were part of IAEA recommendations not to build point one; and the entire South Ukrai­ reactors close to city centers. 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Box 346 Chrystyna Lapychalc The Crimean and Chyhyryn stations agreed to a revised "General Safety Jersey City, N.J. 07303 'are also cited in the draft program of the Rule" corresponding to IAEA stan­ Ukrainian Popular Front And in the dards. The Ukrainian Weelcly, July 23,1989, No. 30, Vol. LVII 'West, a petition circulated by the World Also, as part of an agreement signed Copyright 1989 by The Ukrainian Weekly Congress of Free Ukrainians to coin­ (Continued on page 14) No. зо THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23,1989 Delegation of Kiev-based cooperative Canadian corporation signs agreements arrives in U.S. to promote business with economic organizations of Ukraine BOSTON - Biznex, a Kiev-based and how this burdens the decision- WINNIPEG - Major international a mid-May decision of the repubh cooperative with activities in market making process. agency agreements involving the two Council of Ministers. research, business education and statis­ Dr. Sergiy O. Mischenko, deputy central economic organizations of the As part of this agreement, the SVIT tical publications arrived in the United chairman of Biznex and senior re­ Ukrainian SSR have been signed by the Group will market and promote trade States on Thursday, July 6, with a six- searcher of the Ukrainian Academy of SVIT Group of Companies based here. activities of UKRIMPEX in the North man delegation, including the chairman Sciences, spoke about doing market The Ukrainian Foreign Trade Asso­ American market, and will advise its of the largest bank in Ukraine. research, about how new the very ciation (UKRIMPEX), established by Ukrainian partners, as well as North Led by Sergiy Berezevenko, chair­ concept of market research is in the the Ukrainian SSR Council of Mi­ American companies, on strategies to man of Biznex, the group will spend the Soviet Union and the progress that is nisters as its import-export corpora­ overcome currency exchange issues, next six weeks visiting various cities in being made in this area by groups Hke tion, signed an agreement under which and economic and cultural barriers. the United States and Canada. Imme­ Bisnex. the SVIT Group will identify export The SVIT Group monitors changes diately after their arrival in New York, Sergiy Buryak, an associate profes­ trade partners for companies in U- in Soviet export regulations and pro­ the group flew to Boston and prepared sor at Kiev University and a consultant kraine, as well as North American vides consultative services to North for a full-day seminar on July 10 at the to Biznex, spoke about recent changes products available for import by U- American corporations wishing to take World Trade Center. in the structure of the Soviet govern­ kraine's Council of Ministers and advantage of these new economic op­ The seminar, sponsored by the New ment which should permit greater UKRIMPEX. portunities. The SVIT Group and England-Soviet Trade Council, ad­ influence on the decision-making pro­ Ukraine is the USSR's major pro­ UKRIMPEX will enter into a staff dressed doing business with the Soviet cess by the general population. ducer of agricultural products (food exchange during the next 18 months. Union. Members of Biznex covered all Dr. Vitaly Voloshin, chairman of the and technology), a significant provider The establishment of joint ventures in aspects of the current Soviet political Department of International Economic of natural resources and an important Ukraine is the subject of a second and economic scene with particular Relations of Kiev University and co- manufacturing center within the Soviet agreement between the SVIT Group emphasis on Ukraine. Extensive dis­ director of the Ukrainian School of Union. Ukraine supplies approximately and the Region Firm, a subsidiary of cussion surrounded the very complex International Business (another Biznex 35 percent of the industrial and con­ the Ukrainian SSR Chamber of Com­ and cumbersome system of interaction initiative), sketched out prospects for sumer production of the USSR. merce and Industry. among various government ministries free economic trade zones and also Ukraine's exports include food pro­ The Ukrainian Chamber of Com­ and other bodies in the Soviet Union, (Continued on page 16) ducts (fruit and meat products), build­ merce was given authority in mid-April ing materials (lumber, granite, marble, by Ukraine's Council of Ministers to cement), computer software, plastics, review and comment on all joint venture consumer products (furniture, tapestry, applications prior to their approval by embroidery) and cultural industries the Council of Ministers. (film production, performers and per­ Region and SVIT will initially co­ forming ensembles). UKRIMPEX has operate to identify potential Ukrainian access to 20 percent of the exportable and international partners interested in products of Ukraine in accordance with (Continued on page 4)

Speakers at the New England-Soviet Trade Council meeting in Boston included George Yurchyshyn of Boston, and Sergiy Berezevenko, Sergiy B. Buryak and Vitaly V. Voloshin, all three from the Biznex cooperative in Kiev. Former Soviet cosmonaut heads Ukrainian cultural group Slavutych | JERSEY CITY, N.J. - Pavlo youngest ones opened at one of the l| Popovych, a Soviet cosmonaut who city's libraries, teaching children the || many will recall sang Ukrainian folk mother tongue, literature and history || tunes as he orbited the earth, is the of Ukraine. These are only the first і Myron Spolsky (center, right) of the S\ IT Group of Canada, and Volodymyr chairman of the Moscow-based Sla­ steps, of course, realized by enthu- І Skrynnyk (center, left) director of UKRINTOUR, sign an agreement on vutych Society of Ukrainian Culture. siasts. But more will come to give rise || cooperation for 1989 in the realm of tourism. Recently he spoke about his new to new activities," he said; role as social activist with News from Mr. Popovych also told News || Ukraine. from Ukraine: "1 am a Ukrainian by nationality, I "In my opinion, public support || Ukrainians brief USIA guides was born in Ukraine and, although I should be lent to the already available Ц have been living in Moscow for 'cultural embassies' in Moscow — || bound for exhibit in USSR several decades, I have never lost ties the Ukrainian Bookstore and the || with my native land," he said. Taras Shevchenko library. We will || WASHINGTON - The UNA Wash­ rican community. Irena Chalupa, direc­ "In my opinion,'' he continued, study the possibilities of launching || ington Office organized a briefing on tor of the Ukrainian National Informa­ ''our original culture has suffered optional courses of Ukrainian at the і July 13 for the 24 U.S. Information tion Service, gave a brief review of many a loss, and needs support. Even capital's schools. Many people, I Щ Agency (USIA) guides who will be recent events in Ukraine. Ukrainians abroad strive not to know this from experience, would || traveling through the Soviet Union later Dr. Frank Sysyn of Harvard Ukrai­ forget their native tongue, songs and fancy the idea of joining singing or і this year with the exhibit ''Design nian Research Institute presented a USA." The exhibit will be visiting folk traditions. All the more natural drama companies. history of Ukraine so that the exhibit Moscow, Leningrad and Donetske and understandable are cultural "We are also anxious about envi- || guides could better understand the during the first leg of a nine4:ity tour. ronmental problems and protection || context in which current events are activities of Ukrainians in the capital During the past two months, a series taking place. Vera Kaczmarska, editor of the USSR. This, by the way, will of historic landmarks. All the more || of meetings between USIA officials and make any nationalistic insinuations so that Ukrainians have been living || representatives of Ukrainian American of Soviet Ukrainian Affairs, provided groundless." in Moscow from times immemorial, || organizations resulted in assurances details of current events in Ukraine with Mr. Popovych described the work one of our tasks is to preserve every- Щ that Ukrainian-speaking guides will special emphasis on the issue of lan­ of the society's sections on literature, thing that is related to these settle- І supplement the Russian-speaking guage and an analysis of the recent history, culture and the Ukrainian ments, the stays in Moscow of promi- || guides in Donetske and that the 64-page elections. language as ''interesting and inten­ nent workers of Ukrainian culture..." || exhibit catalogue will also be printed in Packets were prepared by the UNA. sive,'" and he reported that a youth News from Ukraine reported also || Ukrainian. and UNIS offices for each of the exhibit club, which aims to unite students that members of the Slavutych so- І USIA officials requested that guides. The packets included informa­ and postgraduates who come to ciety have joined the Taras Shev- || Eugene Iwanciw, director of the UNA tion about Ukrainians in the United Moscow from Ukraine with their chenko Ukrainian Language Society || Washington Office, set-up a briefing for States, recent events in Ukraine, articles Moscow counterparts, had been active in Ukraine. the exhibit guides on the current politi­ from major American newspapers, and formed and registered under the Mr. Popovych holds the distinc- Щ cal situation in Ukraine. a copy of the May 1987 National Komsomol City Committee. tion of twice being named Hero of і Mr. Iwanciw moderated the panel of Geographic which carried stories on "A kind of Sunday school for the the Soviet Union. briefers and presented a brief history Ukraine and the Chornobyl nuclear and description of the Ukrainian Ame­ accident. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23,1989 No. 30

Canadian... Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences elects members (Continued from page 3) NEW YORK - The executive board Institute in Rome. iit^ tl.j.c are also four political establishing joint ventures, and to assist of the Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Also elected as full members were the scientists and Sovietologists, in addi­ them throughout the negotiation and Sciences in the United States an­ poet Wasyl K. Barka and 13 philolo­ tion to Dr. Conquest: Prof. Theofil Ivan registration process. North American nounced that following a long balloting gists (both linguists and professors of Kis (Ottawa University and the Ukrai­ and Soviet joint venture partners have process, in which 52 full members of the literature). They include: Prof. Chris­ nian Catholic University, Rome), Prof. reported some difficulties in negotia­ academy participated, 36 new full tina Y. Bethin (State University of New Bohdan Krawchenko (University of tions due to economic and cultural members, four new associate members York, Stony Brook), Prof. Assya K. Alberta, Edmonton, director of the differences. (corresponding members) and two new Humesky (University of Michigan), Dr. Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Stu­ The chamber and the SVIT Group senior scholarly collaborators have Oxana Dray-Khmara Asher (former dies), and Prof. Zenovia A. Sochor have also undertaken to negotiate the been elected. visiting professor at Cornell University (Clark University). establishment of a company to assist in Elected as a full member of the and Long Island University and faculty There are also two economists among identifying joint venture possibilities Ukrainian Academy of Arts and member of New York Polytechnical the full members newly elected to the and locating partners for these projects. Sciences in the U.S. was Dr. Robert Institute), Prof. Wolodymyr T. Zyla UAAS: Prof. Emil Bej (Shippensburg Areas for potential joint ventures are Conquest, the English poet, diplomat (Texas Tech University and Ukrainian University) and Prof. Alexander Woro- granite and marble processing, agricul­ and world-famous Sovietologist. Dr. Free University in Munich), Prof. niak (Catholic University of America, tural products (technology and biotech­ Conquest, who is now at the Hoover Albert A. Kipa (Muhienberg College), Washington). nology), health products and services, Institution of Stanford University in Prof. Natalia Pazuniak (Villanova There are also two experts in art computer software and hardware, tex­ California, has authored more than 20 University), Prof. Mykola Paley (Beloit history: Prof. Renata Olga Holod tiles, clothing manufacture, lighting, books. They include the classic work on College), Prof. Maria Pszepiurska- Tretiak (University of Pennsylvania) microwave ovens. Ukraine's Council of Stalinist terror, "The Great Terror," Ovcharenko (who had taught Ukrai­ and Prof. Myroslava M. Mudrak Ministers has identified a number of and the famous book on the artificially nian on the college level in Ukraine, Ciszkewych (Ohio State University). possible regions which may be accorded created famine in Ukraine and else­ was then on the faculty of Eastern The natural sciences are represented duty-free manufacturing zone status where, "The Harvest of Sorrow.'' Illinois University and the Ukrainian by three new full members: Tatiana over the next five years. The latter book reportedly is to be Catholic University in Rome), Prof. Antonovych (professor of medicine - The SVIT Group was established in translated and published in the Lenin­ Valerian Revutsky (former lecturer on pathology, Georgetown University May 1988 as an international venture grad journal Neva. Ukrainian and world theater at the Medical Center, Washington), Larissa capital and trading corporation. It held Among the new full members of the Music-Drama Conservatory in Kiev in T. Bilaniuk (professor of medicine — its first meetings with officials of academy there are six spiritual leaders 1942-1944, and later a professor at the radiology. University of Pennsylvania ) UKRIMPEX and its subsidiary, Kob- who are scholars. They are: the Bishop University of British Columbia), Dr. and Dr. Georg Denbsky (Institute of zar, in Winnipeg in September. In Wsewolod Kolomijcew-Majdanski of Hans Rothe (Bonn University), Prof. Military Pharmacology and Food Che­ December, at a meeting in New York, New Rochelle, N.Y.; the Very Rev. Dr. Leonid D. Rudnytzky (La Salle Univer­ mistry, Munich). letters of intent were signed to enter into Stephan Jarmus, executive committee sity, Philadelphia), Prof. Dr. Friedrich Among the newly elected full mem­ an agency agreement for investment chairman. Consistory of the Ukrainian Scholz (Muenster University, West bers are: one Englishman, two Ameri­ and trade, and in the area of tourism. Orthodox Church of Canada; the Ca­ Germany) and Prof. Zoya Yureff (New cans who are not of Ukrainian back­ SVIT's representatives then journey­ tholic theologian the Rev. Prof. Petro York University). ground, two Byelorussians, and four ed to Ukraine in February of this year B.T. Bilaniuk of the University of Six historians also were elected as full Germans. Seven new full members have for further discussions and negotia­ Toronto, who holds a double doctorate members: the aforementioned Sister been elected from Canada, five from tions. Meetings followed in Winnipeg in in theology and history; the Very Rev. Sophia Senyk, Prof. Patricia Herlihy West Germany s and two from Italy. April and in Ukraine in May, resulting Prof. Oleh Krawchenko, formerly (Brown University), Prof. Edgar In addition, four new associate, or in the signing of agreements with rector of the Orthodox St. Andrew's Hoesch (Munich University); Prof. corresponding, members and two senior UKRIMPEX as well as with UKRIN- College of the University of Manitoba, Jan Zaprudnik (formerly of Queens scholarly collaborators have been elect­ TOUR, the newly established Ukrai­ in Winnipeg; the Very Rev. Isidor Iwan College, he has been editor of the Bye­ ed. New associate members are Dr. nian Association of Foreign Tourism. Patrylo, archimandrite, head of the lorussian Section of Radio Liberty), Christine Pelenski, fine arts specialist, The SVIT Group is now involved in Basilian Order and holder of three Prof. Hans J. Torke (Free University in from Iowa.City, Jowa; Prof. George A. the medical supplies and equipment doctorates in philosophy, theology and West Berlin) and Prof. John-Paul Perfecky, a philologist from La .Salle field to provide an immediate source of Church canon law, of Rome; and Sister Himka (University of Alberta, Edmon­ University, Philadelphia; Dr. Sophia pharmaceuticals, surgical tools and Sophia Senyk Ph.D., who is a full ton). Sluzar, formerly of Pace College, New dental tools to Ukraine in exchange for professor of history at the Eastern Among the new full members of the (Continued on page 15) exportable raw materials, and pro­ cessed and manufactured products. The company is also looking into the Ukrainian Free University study tour begins possibility of opening fast-food esta­ blishments in Kiev and is holding discussions with North American cor­ porations interested in building new hotels and reconstructing existing facilities. The SVIT Group's principals include: Terry J. Prychitko, president and chief executive officer; Myron J. Spolsky, vice-president, development; D^vid W. Chomiak, corporate secretary and legal counsel; Edward Schreyer (former Manitoba premier and former governor general of Canada), director; and Wilson D. Parasiuk (former Manitoba Cabinet minister), director. Mr. Prychitko told the Winnipeg Free Press that there are 50 million people in Ukraine "and all this is virgin territory." He noted, "Their need for consumer products and consumer goods is large, and they're looking to bring in Hie Ukrainian Free University Foundation's study tour group at New York's JFK International Airport before people in joint ventures." leaving for Europe. His company, Mr. Prychitko said, NEW YORK - Twenty members of there and where many of them died. Salzburg; in Italy - Florence and hopes that North American firms trying the ninth annual Ukrainian Free Uni­ They will also travel to the village of Venice; in Monaco - Monte Carlo; in to get a share of the Ukrainian market versity Foundation study-tour "Stezh- Puch to pay homage to Blessed Edigna, France - St. Raphael and Paris, and in wi)l turn to the SVIT Group for help. kamy Batkiv po Evropi" (In the Steps of granddaughter of Ukrainian Prince St. Switzerland -^ Geneva, Montreux and "To our knowledge we are the first ones Our Forefathers through Europe), left Volodymyr the Great. Their stay in Zurich. (in Canada at least) to have signed these JFK International Airport for Munich, Munich also includes visits to the The group will return to the United agreements with the Ukrainian govern­ West Germany, on July 4. Ukrainian institutions, both religious States on August 8. ment," he explained. The study group includes Ukrainian and secular, particularly the visits to the students from the United States and youth camps (Plast and SUM) in the Canada, while Ukrainian students from vicinity of Munich. Manor offers special scholarship Europe will join it in Munich. The After Munich, the students will travel JENKINTOWN, Pa. - A special with costs of additional fees and books. group this year is under supervision of to Rome for a study tour and a visit with scholarship for students in the top one- Interested students must have a cumula­ Prof. Petro Goy, who also is the orga­ Ukrainian church hierarchy and a third of their class has been established tive standing within the top one-third of nizer and director of the tour, and Dr. planned audience with Pope John Paul at Manor Junior College, announced their high school graduating class. Vasyl Luchkiw. II. They will also visit the military ceme­ Sister Mary Cecilia, president of MJC. While studying at the Ukrainian Free tery at Monte Cassino to pay homage to The Joseph and Rose Wawriw Scho­ Students interested in apply g for University in Munich, the students will the memory of Ukrainian soldiers who larship Award, made possible through this schola :^' .p should contact the travel to Dachau, site of a Nazi concen­ fought in the ranks of the Polish Corps the Wawriw Trust will be awarded Manor Junior College Financial Aid tration camp, for a program dedicated during World War II. annually to deserving students and will Office at (215) 885-2360, or visit the to the meniory of the Ukrainian politi­ Other stops on their five-week tour consist of full tuition for the academic college located at Fox Chase Road япй cal prisoners who were incarcerated will include: in Austria - Vienna and у(^яг nhis a stipend lo assist students 'Forrest Avenue, Jeti|:Sltown, Pa. ' No. зо THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23,1989 ііптші:7шішштпіііШтіЬ'шатшіімюіііті Youngstown honors longtime UNA^ers YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio - The ington Office in more detail. The talk Fraternal ^^^„^^ Youngstown UNA District's branches was given'in Ukrainian and English and ^iЛLщr^ X\j held their "Recognition Dinner" here at was very well received. by A ndre J, Worobec the Ukrainian Orthodox Center on Keynote speaker Gloria Paschen, Fraternal Activities Coordinator Sunday, June 4. supreme vice-president of the UNA, Close to 200 attended the dinner, from Chicago, spoke about the contri­ which was held to honor all the UNA butions made by senior members and Let's support Batko Soyuz active members of 50 years or more. the challenge ahead for younger mem­ The most recent example is the Forty of the 49 eligible were able to bers of the UNA. Can any organization survive by constantly giving without replenishing scholarship awards, where 5120,000 attend and be honored. Next, the honored members were its resources or getting something in was allocated to our youth. Some Estelle Woloshyn, president of the recognized and given a certificate and return? Let's hold the answer to this SI 15,000 was spent on scholarships last area's united UNA branches, welcomed pen, with congratulations from Mrs. question for now. year, and the year previous to last year, the guests and asked the Rev. Lev Paschen. Each of the honorees was Whenever any organization in the some SI 12,000, and so on. Pacholek of Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrai­ given flowers and was a guest of the Ukrainian community needs financial UNA'S generosity in supporting the nian Orthodox Church to give the united branches. assistance or a sponsor for its projects, Ukrainian community in diaspora is a invocation. The next segment of the program was where does it turn? To the UNA, of historic fact which can be looked up in Following the delicious sit-down designated for honoring the branch course. There is a daily parade of the Ukrainian encyclopedia. Many dinner, Mrs. Woloshyn opened the members who have been outstanding representatives of various organizations would like to see the UNA substantially program by introducing Supreme Ad­ and active in the operation and progress asking to speak to the supreme execu­ increase its donations to the Ukrainian visor Taras Szmagala of Cleveland, of their branches. The presenters and tives of the UNA about financial help. community. So would L who, as a member of the UNA Scho­ honorees were: Marilyn Gough, secre­ Like a good father, Batko Soyuz Let's backtrack and answer the open­ larship Committee, recognized four tary of Branch 119, to honoree Ann hesitates to say no to anyone in the ing question of this article. Common young recipients of UNA scholarships. Soroka; Helen Chuey, Secreary of Ukrainian community in their hour of sense tells us that in order to keep on After a brief description of the Branch 218, to Stefan Bury; Mrs. need. TTie UNA is and has always been giving, an organization must get some­ Washington UNA Office, he introduced Woloshyn, president of Branch 348, to generous. A great deal has been written thing in return. Isn't it time for the UNA Maria Lischak, administrative assistant, Mary Charniga; and Mrs. Woloshyn, on Batko Soyuz's generosity in the to get some support in return? who spoke on the UNA and its Wash­ (Continued on page 11) UNA press. (Continued on page 11) Obituaries Miroslaw Markowycz, Branch 142 secretary ELIZABETH, N.J. - Miroslaw Markowycz, longtime secretary of UNA Branch 142, the St. Michael Society, died here on Sunday, July 16. He was 67. Mr. Markowycz was born on Octo­ ber 7, 1921, in the village of Chorno- riky, Krasno county, western Ukraine. He arrived in the United States in 1949, settling in Elizabeth, where he became active in community and UNA affairs. In 1953 he was elected secretary of UNA Branch 142 and remained in that Estelie Woloshyn (right) presents certiHcates of recognition to Ann Soroka and position until his death. Marilyn Gough of UNA Branch 119. Mrs. Woloshyn also was honored at the Surviving are his wife, Eugenia, Youngstown District's 'Traternalist of the Year." daughter, Eugenia Godfrey, with her husband, Joseph, a grandson and a granddaughter. New Jersey proclaims Fraternal Week The funeral took place on Thursday, July 20. Liturgy was offered at St. TRENTON, N.J. - Secretary of the officers and executive board mem­ Volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Church State Jane Burgio invited members of bers of the New Jersey Fraternal Con­ in Elizabeth and burial followed at a the New Jersey Fraternal Congress to gress who are gathered here today in local cemetery. Miroslaw Markowycz her private office to read and sign Gov. observance of Fraternal Week and Flag Thomas H. Kean's proclamation rela­ Day. June 14 marks the 212th birthday tive to Fraternal Week here on June 12. of the flag of the United States of Ms. Burgio greeted the following America. To the 10 million members of Mary Chopek, P. Wasylowsky, members of the New Jersey Fraternal America's fraternal benefit societies, it Congress: Alfreda Plocha, first vice- is a day of special meaning because it centenarian branch officer president; Eleanor Schol, Sam Sbraccia forms the cornerstone of Fraternal CHICAGO - Philip T. Wasylow­ Andrew Keybida, members of the Week, a seven-day period of celebra­ LOS ALAMOS, N. M. - Mary Cho­ pek, who celebrated her 100th birthday sky, a Ukrainian community activist in executive committee; and Harold Maus, tion." on April 15, died here on Saturday, July Chicago and a former officer of UNA Legislative Committee chairman. She continued: Branch 221, St. Stephen Society, died She said, "Ї am pleased to welcome 15. (Continued on page 11) here on May 29. He was 89. Mrs. Chopek, who had been a UNA Mr. Wasylowsky was born on No­ member since 1931, was recently fea­ vember 26, 1899, in the village of tured in a story in The Ukrainian Lubno, Bereziv county, Ukraine. He Weekly on the occasion of her mile­ arrived in the United States as a boy, stone birthday. She v/as a member of graduated from a Chicago high school UNA Branch 307 and the mother of and then went on to study law at Kent Anna Chopek, an honorary member of Law School. the association's Supreme Assembly. He became active in Ukrainian Mary Chopek, who was born in community life while still a student. For Kozova, Berezhany county, western many years he served as president of Ukraine, came to the United States in UNA Branch 221 and was secretary- 1914 with her husband. The Chopek treasurer of the Ukrainian Republican family lived in the Boston area for many Organization. years. He was a member also of the Illinois Mrs. Chopek later moved to Los National Guard,the Ukrainian Sich and A1 amos, N. M., with her two daughters, of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers Anna and Stephania Sydoriak. of America. Surviving are his wife, Ann, daugh­ The funeral was held in Boston on ter, Geraldine Bartels, son, Walter, and July 21, a requiem liturgy was cele- a sister, Helen Zabiak. New Jersey Secretary of State Jane Burgio (third from left) presents Gov. Tom ated at Christ the King Ukrainian The funeral was'held June 1 at St. Kean's Fraternal Week Proclamation to (from left): Sam Sbraccia, Eleanor Schol, Catholic Church in Jamaica Plain, Nicholas Ukrainiari Catholic Cathe­ Harold Maus, Alfreda Plocha and Andrew Keybida. M- dral; burial was at the parish cemetery. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. JULY 23.1989 No. 30

COMMENTARY urrainianWeey У Our community: it has its problems, Summer soul-searching: but we can contribute to solutions by Eugene Iwanciw activists came out of these organiza­ We are the community tions and are working in them. Recently, on the pages of this newspaper, several letter writers have In the past few weeks a number of To give some perspective to these expressed concern about our Ukrainian community, its apparent lack letters on these pages raised questions statements, let us compare our achieve­ of direction and seeming inattention to '4he important issues," and its about the effectiveness of our Ukrai­ ments with those of other ethnic groups. prospects for the future. nian American organizations. To be According to the 1980 census, there are sure, there is much to criticize; how­ 730,000 Ukrainians in the United These letter writers have raised legitimate problems and their ever, reading those letters, one could States. We have four fraternals with comments should be, at the very least, food for thought for our easily become totally disillusioned. It is about SI00 million in assets. Lithua­ organizations, as well as for each and every one of us — members of not even a question of whether the glass nians (742,000 people) have one frater­ that community. is half-empty or half-full. The picture nal (S3.6 million); Hungarians (1.8 The letters have expressed all shades of opinion on myriad issues, painted is that of an empty glass, while million people) have one fraternal and The Weekly has published them in the hope that these opinions - the reality is that of a glass three- (S21.9 million), Czechs (1.9 million some of them harsh and far from being representative of what one quarters full. people) have two fraternals (S16.9 would perceive as an "establishment" viewpoint —would awaken and, There is no doubt that many changes million); Russians (2.8 million people) ultimately, activate our community. (In fact, it should be noted here are occurring in Ukraine and major have five fraternals (S15.3 million); and that The Weekly has even been criticized by some observers for being challenges are facing the Ukrainian Poles (8.2 million people) have 10 too open to divergent opinions.) American community. Fortunately, fraternals (just under S400 million). Our over the years, we have built up an community has done financially better Published on this page, alongside this editorial, is a commentary infrastructure which not only main­ than every one of these ethnic groups which argues that, despite what some letter-writers would have the tained a viable community in the United with the exception of the Poles with community believe, there is much cause for optimism, and that a States, but is prepared to deal with almost 12 times as many people but only valuable and usable infrastructure does indeed exist to help us pursue issues and situations as circumstances four times as much in assets. our community goals. However, the commentary cautions, what is dictate. The Polish Chair of History at Har­ needed is individual involvement. Strategies are being developed and vard University was established only Perhaps it is fortuitous that these letters and commentaries are being implemented to assist the current move­ after Ukrainians founded three chairs of written and published during the months that our community, ments for independence as well as the Ukrainian studies - the first time a literally, takes a vacation, as many of our organizations go into recess ongoing struggle for human rights and community, rather than an individual, for the summertime, as members take time off for relaxation. This the legalization of the Churches. As in established a chair at any major univer­ hiatus enables us to take a step back from our day-to-day lives and the late 1940s and early 1950s, organi­ sity. zations are working to meet the special In one letter it was stated that we provides a perfect opportunity for us to survey our activities during the challenges of resettling refugees from "expend limited funds and resources for other nine months of the year. Ukraine and Poland. Last week's Con­ marking anniversaries of albeit impor­ Thus removed from the daily functioning of our community and the gressional efforts to include Ukrainians tant but past events." The slogan on the oftimes heated discussions that arise, we can engage in some personal among legally designated refugees were U.S. Archives is "History is Prologue." soul-searching. And, if we truly care about our common identity as part of that activity. Perhaps if we paid more attention to Ukrainians, about our community and our nation, living both in It is, therefore, not surprising that our history, more of our youth would Ukraine and in diaspora, we will also take the time to reflect seriously upon coming to the West, the leaders of have known about the famine before six on our roies as parts of that whole. the organizations in Ukraine imme­ years ago, about the events in Ukraine Each of us should ask himself/herself: What have I done for my diately visit the offices of our national in the 1930s and 1940s, and our rich community lately? Have I given of my talents, of my time, to improve organizations. They are aware, as are history as Ukrainian Americans. my community? Or have I simply played the role of the know-it-all those involved in these "establishment" What is probably most perplexing organizations, of the value of the infra­ about the comments on the short­ observer who stands on the sidelines, and is quick to criticize, but slow structure with its human and financial comings of our organizations is the to act? resources, and its experience. attitude of "them" as though the organi­ To put it another way: If I know better how something should be Our Ukrainian American commu­ zations were somehow separate from done, then why don't I go out and do it? Why don't I volunteer my nity, established over 100 years ago with the community. We — all of us — are efforts for the common good? the last major immigration (only 80,000 part of the community and its organi­ Abraham Lincoln may well have said it best: "He has a right to people) 40 years ago, is surprisingly a zations, if we choose to be. We - all of criticize who has a heart to help." vibrant and viable community in the full us — can become involved, take leader­ sense of the word. Much larger ethnic ship positions, and influence policy. groups lack the basic elements and sense These organizations are open to new of community which we take for grant­ people and new ideas. 1 was first elected ed. to the UNA Supreme Assembly at age While one can point to "endless 22. The current national secretary of the bickering" in the community, the fact is UCCA is 38. The president of the World Turning the pages back... that even in the closest families, dis­ Congress of Free Ukrainians is under agreements and bickering occur. That 50. there are differences of opinion and that Two recent letters, commenting The Ukrainian Weekly is able and about events and actions in Washing­ July 24 will mark the 100th anniversary of the birth of willing to print them points to a healthy ton, deserve an explanation. Let me Olha Basarab, a co-founder and member of the first and open community. When we no reply with an example. Ten vears ago, women's platoon of the Ukrainian Sich Riflemen (Sichovi longer have differences of opinions or few outside the Ukrainian community Striltsi — Ukrainian military formation lack individuals willing to argue and knew about the 1932-1933 amine in established in 1914). She was born Olha even fight for their views, we will then Ukraine. Even scholars di-^puted its Levytska on July 24,1889, in Pidhorod- no longer have a community. existence and/ or its extent. For the 50th dia, Rohatyn county, western Ukraine. A community consists of many ele­ anniversary, the community in the West She became a civic and political ments, and from time to time it is useful mounted a major campaign to focus activist at a young age. She did chari­ to step back andmake an objective attention on that famine. Congress table work and was involved in educa­ assessment of where we really are. To passed a resolution; the Senate Agri­ tional activities of the Committee to Aid meet the needs of our people we have culture Committee held a hearing; the Wounded and Interned in Vienna built churches and halls; we have three statements were made in Congress; the and of the Committee to Aid the youth organizations, two student or­ president issued a proclamation; Con­ Gvilian Population. The International ganizations, and a Saturday School gress created a commission; demonstra­ Red Cross, in fact, recognized Olha system. We have established museums, tions were held; a film was produced; Basarab for her efforts. dance ensembles, and bandura schools; numerous books were printed; a panel According to the Encyclopedia of social, cultural, political, professional, was sponsored by the American Enter­ Ukraine, she also helped organize human rights and women's organiza­ prise Institute; religious services and soldiers who had been demobilized by tions. Financial institutions to meet concerts were held. the Austrian Army into Ukrainian fiscal needs are prospering; and we have None of these events alone changed military units. numerous newspapers (Svoboda is 96 the situation, but together they created She was elected to the executive years old, and The Ukrainian Weekly is an impact. Today, the famine in U- board of the Ukrainian Women's Union 56 years old) and periodicals. kraine is acknowledged and known by in Vienna and in 1923 became a mem­ All these organizations not only exist most politically aware people. Even the ber of the supreme executive of the Lviv for membership in the Ukramian Mili­ on the local and national levels, but Soviets were forced to first admit that it branch of the Union of Ukrainian tary Organization and was tortured to provide the framework within which occurred, then acknowledge that it was Women. death while being interrogated during work can be accomplished. While many man-made, and now are even beginning She was arrested by the Polish police the night of February 12-13, 1924. were established in the past, today's (Continued on page 13) No. зо THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23,1989

NEWS AND VIEWS Faces and Places A follow-up meeting at the USIA by Myron B. Kuropas by Dr. Frank Sysyn netske on this tour. The USIA's positive response to On June 14, I again accompanied representations from the Ukrainian Eugene Iwanciw of the Ukrainian community should be commended. In National Association Washington Of­ addition, Ambassador Jack Matlock fice and Irena Chalupa of the Ukrainian answered my initial statement by af­ National Information Service office to a firming his commitment to supporting More ADL defamation meeting at the USIA to discuss use of Ukrainian cuhural and national rights It was the kind of KGB-inspired Bellant, no understanding is possible. It Ukrainian in the upcoming exhibit and by assuring me that he would urge statement Ukrainianshave come to was Russ Bellant who authored "Old "Design U.S.A." the USIA to increase use of Ukrainian, except from certain Jewish quarters in Nazis, the New Right and the Reagan Michael Schneider, deputy associate though he pointed out problems of recent years. Administration," a defamatory little director for programs, explained that he budgetary restraints. Describing a town hall meeting treatise that led to the unconscionable and his staff had explored the means by Since another USIA exhibit may be sponsored by Detroit's newly establish­ forced resignation of Bohdan Fedorak which they might increase the use of planned for 1992. It is essential that the ed Ukrainian American Justice Com­ from the 1988 Bush campaign team, and Ukrainian in Ukramian cities. They Ukrainian community pursue this mat­ mittee (see The Ukrainian Weekly, July it was Russ Bellant who was Mr. Lo- have decided to have the main catalogue ter to obtain a clear policy decision that 16), Richard Lobenthal, midwestern benthal's "observer" at the Detroit of 64 pages translated into Ukrainian Ukrainian will be the primary language director of the Anti-Defamation meeting. As one might expect there is rather than just to include a Ukrainian- used in future exhibits in Ukraine. In League, told an Oakland Press reporter: little similarity between Mr. Bellamys language insert. general, this action should be part of a "It is a hodge-podge group that clearly account of the meeting - which ap­ Four of the guides expected to be broader program to encourage the had sympathies that were not with the peared in the June 30 issue of the Jewish contracted for the exhibit speak Ukrai­ USIA to deal directly with the Ukrainian Allies." News — and Marianna Liss's story in nian and it is possible that two more authorities, to initiate new projects such The statement, of course, is a canard last week's Ukrainian Weekly. applicants may be processed in time. as publishing the journal Amerika in that until recently, at least, one found When one reads Mr. Bellant's report, TTie number of Ukrainian speakers may Ukrainian, and to ensure that ex­ almost exclusively in the Soviet press. one gets the distinct impression that his be further augmented by sending USIA changes the USIA organizes or advises Moscow's disinformation network purpose is not to inform but to inflame employees. It is likely that a Ukrainian- use Ukrainian in dealing with guests wants the world to believe that Ukrai­ and to outrage the Jewish community. speaking specialist will take part in the from Ukraine. nian nationalists who fought the Soviets He writes, for example, that Mr. Nes- exhibit in Ukraine. I urge that the UNA office and the during the second world war were terczuk stated that "we will need to These steps represent a considerable UNIS office form an ongoing link with actually Nazis. reign (sic) them (OSI) in politically." increase in the use of Ukrainian, espe­ USIA staff, survey the current nature of Was the gathering "a hodge-podge Tak^n out of context, the statement cially given the limited time before the exchanges, and serve as a clearinghouse group'7 On the contrary. As in Chi­ strongly suggests that the Ukrainian exhibit begins, but they do not change for informing the Ukrainian commu­ cago, Detroit's UAJC is a dynamic community wants to attenuate the the fact that Russian will be the domi­ nity about groups and individuals coalition of UCCA and UACC mem­ mission of OSI. What Mr. Nesterczuk nant language used by guide-interpre­ visiting from Ukraine. bers united to fight defamation. If actually said, however, was: "We were ters at the exhibit. The opportunity for Ukrainian orga­ anything, the conclave was perhaps the accused of trying to do away with OSI, a Mr. Schneider also informed us that nizations to provide financial sponsor­ most representative political meeting of dismantling OSI. That's not the case. Odessa may be dropped from the ship for a seminar in Donetske, which Detroit has seen in years. We want to make sure that OSI as set up exhibit schedule because of the high could include additional Ukrainian Were there people present who were by Congress works within the limits of costs of renting exhibit space and may American architects and graphic desig­ against an Allied victory? All I saw were acceptable and proper behavior and not be replaced by Chisinau (Kishinev), ners, remains open, though negotia­ U.S. war veterans, people who or­ turn into a bureaucracy run amok... capital of Moldavia. Although the large tions are under way with other private ganized war bond rallies during the war, there are some steps we can take to rein numbers of Ukrainians in Moldavia will organizations. Eugene Iwanciw has people who fled Soviet oppression, and in the OSI to some measure, to some undoubtedly react favorably to the taken on himself the task of finding people in their 30s and 40s who weren't degree of control." support from the UNA and other Ukrainian catalogue and speakers (as even alive when the war ended. Mr. Bellant writes that the Organiza­ community organizations. Such sup­ indeed may the large Ukrainian com­ tion of Ukrainian Nationalists (OUN) port would be an appropriate way for Given these facts, why would a munity of the "Zelenyi Klyn" should controls the UCCA, and that OUN the Ukrainian community to show its high-ranking ADL official make such exhibit plans to visit Khabarovsk be "worked with Germany before and after commitment to the USIA's exchange of an ignorant, bigoted and defamatory realized), it is regrettable that Odessa the war." He never mentions the fact people and ideas with Ukraine. statement? could not be included along with Do- that there were OUN(B) and OUN(M) To find out, I called Mr. Lobenthal. guerrilla units fighting the Nazis for Despite the fact that 1 explained who I four years. was, left messages and asked his secre­ Rights committee presses lll(rainian issues tary when it would be convenient to call In mentioning Hugh Mclnnish's back, Mr, Lobenthal avoided me for defense of German American rocket by Tamara S. Cornelison ly support any measures to achieve this end. five days. His secretary always told me scientist Arthur Rudolph, Mr. Bellant he was "on another call," in confe­ writes that Mr. Rudolph admitted his During the last week of June, mem­ The U.S. Commission on the Ukraine rence," or "away from his desk," Fi­ guilt. As Patrick Buchanan points out, bers of the Ukrainian Human Rights Famine established by an act nally, after I asked a mutual acquain­ however, Mr. Rudolph's "confession" Committee of Philadelphia were in of Congress, is in need of further tance to contact him, Mr. Lobenthal was obtained under false pretenses and Washington to meet with members of funding. A bill has been introduced to returned my call. after KGB-like intimidation by OSI Congress to discuss several matters of provide the commission with an addi­ tional 5200,000 to enable it to complete bully-boys. Mr. Rudolph was later concern to the Ukrainian community: Reading him his Oakland Press its mandate. Sen. Bill Bradley (D-N.J.), exonerated of all OSI charges following the legalization of the Ukrainian Catho­ statement, I asked if it was accurate. one of the original sponsors of the a two-year investigation in Germany. lic Church, funding for the Ukrainian "Uh, well, I, ah, don't recall if that was Famine Commission, met with Ms. Ma­ famine commission, the Kiev Consulate exactly what I said," he replied, "but Even more distressing to me is Mr. zurkevich and Ms. Cornelison and and Chornobyl. those are my general sentiments." Bellant's conscious ehmination of any promised to encourage his colleagues in "Were you at the meeting?" I in­ and all statements and evidence which the Senate to support this measure. Sen. Of major concern are the continuing quired. could in any way support the Ukrai­ Bradley indicated that the excellent problems of Ukrainian Catholics who "No, but we had an observer," he nian position regarding OSI. All ex­ work already completed by the com­ in spite of the new policy of glasnost are responded. amples of OSI judicial abuses, histori­ mission should facilitate further fund­ denied a legal status. Members of the "What transpired at our meeting that cal distortions and inflammatory ing. UHRC have been actively pursuing the led you to your conclusion?" I asked. rhetoric are carefully avoided. legalization of the Ukrainian Catholic For the past decade the UHRC has Church. A conference on this issue was been actively promoting the opening of a "The statement that the OSI was 'part What is the Ukrainian community to held in Sen. Daniel Patrick Moynihan's United States consulate in Kiev. The of a sinister conspiracy of the Jewish make of the ADL? In 1985, the Jewish (D-N.Y.) office and was attended by committee feels that a U.S. presence in lobby, , the KGB, or both,' " he organization issued a report slandering Ulana Mazurkevich, president of the Ukraine is essential to monitor the answered. "Identifying Jews with a Ukrainians who question OSI methods. Ukrainian Human Rights Committee, human rights situation and to provide a lobby is blatantly anti-Semitic, another A year earlier the ADL published a and Tamara S. Cornelison, the commit­ window to the West, thereby ending the way of stereotyping Jews." book in which one reads: "Nobody has isolation of Ukraine. Western journa­ slaughtered the Jews as successfully and tee's secretary. Sen. Moynihan has been Following a discussion regarding the lists whose presence in the Soviet Union cruelly as Ukrainians." The ADL has very outspoken on the continued sup­ existence or non-existence of a Jewish has been almost exclusively limited to pression of the Ukrainian Catholic lobby, and who said what at the Ukrai­ also produced a video in which Ukrai­ Moscow and other Russian cities, Church and has pledged to support any nian meeting, our conversation ended nians are portrayed as denying the would thus have an opportunity to efforts toward its legalization. on a positive note. Both of us agreed Holocaust. And now we learn that the work in the Ukrainian SSR and -'-po''^ that dialogue between Jews and Ukrai­ ADL sponsors Russ Bellant, and that from first-hand observation the events Committee members met personally nians in Detroit was very much in order. Richard Lobenthal is probably his with Sen. Rudy Boschwitz (R-Minn.) occurring there. mentor. and Sen. Pete Domenici (R-N.M.) who The construction of the Kiev consu­ 1 don't know if a dialogue will help, indicated that they^ were also much in late has. been, delayed because of/the but 1 do know that as long as the Jewish I want to believe that there is hope for favor of the legalization of the Ukrai­ Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the community continues to rely on such Ukrainian-Jewish understanding. But nian Catholic Church and would active­ (Continued on page 14) "observers" of Ukrainian affairs as Russ it's hard. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. JULY 23,1989 No. 30 Genesis of the Ukrainian Popular Front: an interview with Pavio Movchan

by Dr. Roman Solchanyk program, and the statute. There were already discussions then, Does the Rukh now have some kind Already on October 31 there was a there were speeches, for example, there of an organizational structure? Pavlo Movchan, a poet and one of distinct reaction. The secretaries of the was Shcherbak's speech requesting that the secretaries of the Kiev writers' Writers' Union, as well as the secretary there be a number of clarifications, that Yes, it has an organizational struc­ organization, was involved in the for­ of the party organization, Borys the program was toi long, that it had to ture. The Initiative Group that was mation of the Popular Movement of Oliynyk, were called to the Central be shortened. And there was the very formed by the Writers' Union, after a Ukraine for Perebudova, or Rukh, Committee, where there was a discus­ serious address, the first attack made prolonged bombardment, so to say, from its beginnings, and is a member of sion with the secretary of the Central against it by Kravchuk himself. moved beyond the limits of the union the Ukrainian Writers' Union Rukh Committee, Yelchenko. itself, and this was a logical continua­ Initiative Group, The following is an We non-party members and those tion. This was an evolution that re­ abbreviated version of an interview that who do not belong to the leadership What are the aims and the tasks of the Rukh? quired both a broadening of the struc­ was conducted on June 24 at the confe­ group of the Writers' Union were not ture and, in view of the fact that there rence on ''Glasnost, Perestroika and invited to attend. They returned and The tasks can be found in the draft was close to 90 percent support - Ukraine" sponsored by the Ukrainian told us that they would create their own discounting the mysterious letters and Research Program at the University of Initiative Group within the party com­ program. If you are familiar with it, then you know that they encompass the condemnations that took place at the Illinois in Urbana-Champaign. mittee, and an Initiative Group com­ railroad car repair plant in Kiev and all posed of members of the party commit­ entire complex of problems in Ukraine today — from the economic to the the other stereotypical forms of condem­ PARTI tee of the Kiev organization was form­ nation - a Coordination Council was ed. national. It is the entire spectrum of all the painful problems that can not be formed, headed by the philosopher How did the Rukh come to be form­ Myroslav Popovych. Because the Insti­ ed? What are the beginnings of this So, basically, the initiative was taken solve by old, administrative methods that do not activate the people. tute of Philosophy had formed its own movement? over by the party organization of Kiev group and joined in just like the Insti­ writers, and in the end the two seg­ tute of Literature. There is a precise chronological out­ ments were joined. In the negative reactions to the Rukh, line. First of all, the meeting of writers it was constantly being underlined that What can you say about the number in Kiev at which a number of people, a Well yes, yes. Later they were forced the popular movement is some kind of of members, although perhaps at the number of writers, spoke, particularly to include non-party members in the alternative organization, even a politi­ moment it is too early perhaps to talk Viktor Teren and myself, and supported group. Then, when this information cal alternative to the Communist Party about formal membership in the Rukh. by other speakers, concerning the became widely known, we began to of the Soviet Union. Let's ^y sympathizers. need to form an Initiative Group now. question why this movement was re­ Then, in October, a meeting was held stricted only to members of the party Without a doubt, this was the main I will not talk about sympathizers; I to which people who were trusted as to committee, and why the Initiative ace. All the discussions and disputes will only say that there are 240 centers in their participation in forming such an Group should be headed only by those that took place on television with the Kiev region, because every day there Initiative Group were invited. The who were put forth by the party com­ members of the Initiative Group added are people who come out and say that meeting took place in the conference mittee. This was already a discredita- up to Leonid Makarovych Kravchuk they have held a meeting and have hall of the Writers' Union on October tion of the very idea, something which I always asking, this was his rhetoric: So, formed their own initiative groups at 30, 1988. Close to 150 people were discussed at the November plenum of after all, you want to form a political various institutes, plants, or other present, since the hall is not large. the Board of the Writers' Union in Kiev. organization, or what? He was told no, organizations and institutions. Viktor Teren and I chaired the meeting, I said that this is a popular move­ that that's not the case, that this is a and the Initiative Group was formed ment, and I, as a non-party member, popular movement. No, no, you want to On the average, how many members then. Participants proposed those who demand that the existing Initiative form a political organization, an alter­ are there in any given group? understood the need to activate not Group of the party committee include native one. We responded that all of this only literary work but also the need for within its ranks those that had been comes also from party documents, from From 10 members to thousands. We these people, these honest people, to selected at the earlier meeting. They said encouragements and, specifically from have letters which are signed by thou­ participate in the formation of such an that the quota was small, 150 people for the appraisal of the popular fronts by sands. organization. the 500 members of the Writers' Union, and because of this there had to be a Was this a general meeting of the meeting of the Kiev organization of the Kiev writers' organization, or a spe­ Writers' Union. cially convoked meeting? That is, was it This meeting took place already in formal or informal? Who participated? January in the Cinema Building. A The Rukh's draft program: its tasks draft program was put together by that This was a specially convoked meet­ time. And during the formulation of the "encompass the entire complex of ing. The participants were informed by program the party committee proposed telephone, not in writing, with informa­ the most important amendment, which problems in Ukraine today - from tion being passed on from one partici­ had not been there before, concerning pant to the other. Then we were invited the leading role of the party in the the economic to the national." to the Writers' Union, as we had agreed popular movement. to this with the party committee, we But earlier, at the [November] re­ agreed to undertake such an initiative publican plenum, it had been stated that and we had permission for it. on the local level the heads of tae Central Committee secretary and Polit­ Would you explain exactly how the Borys Oliynyk, Ivan Drach, and Writers' Union branches are automati­ buro member Medvedev, who, in an draft program was formed, who specifi­ Dmytro Pavlychko attended the meet­ cally members of the Initiative Group of interview in Kommunist last year said cally were its authors? ing. Oliynyk stayed only a short while, the Ukrainian Writers' Union. The idea that this was a positive phenomenon. then left because he had some pressing was to create, right from the start, a Well, there were a great many matters to attend to. But Dmytro broad network. And this position was Who could you list as the main authors. Above all, we had as models Pavlychko and Ivan Drach, as secreta­ adopted. initiators of the Rukh? those programs with which we were ries of the Writers' Union — one heads Leonid Makarovych Kravchuk, the already familiar, the programs of the the Kiev organization, the other is a head of the Ideological Department in Estonian Popular Front. Sajudis and secretary of the republican organiza­ the Central Committee, was present at I would say that this was clearly the Latvian Popular Front. But the tion — were present. Dmytro Pavlychko all of these undertakings. Until the defined from the very beginning - specifics of the Ukrainian situation proposed to add the entire party com­ unanimous adoption of the draft pro­ people who assert themselves on all demanded certain correctives, and mittee to the Initiative Group that had gram at the meeting of the Kiev writers' levels. First of all, I mentioned from the therefore (this was donej in the party already been chosen. organization, until the emergence of the Institute of Literature Donchyk, Briuk- committee, in the presence of Oliynyk I, not a member of the party, said that document he reacted positively, saying hovetsky, Kovaliv, and from the and his deputy Musiyenko, who is also if we want to create an Initiative Group that this was a good idea, one that had Writers' Union there is, without a one of the initiators of this popular for the formation of a popular move­ to be supported. At the time, the doubt, Drach, who, I thought, at the movement and of the draft platform. ment then 1 emphasize the word popu­ information about the Baltic popular first meeting viewed the whole idea And also, I forgot to mention one lar movement, not party movement. A fronts was not so widespread. ironically and skeptically, but who later other, the critic and literary expert number' of people objected to this, cam.e to understand that this could only Yuriy Tsekov, who has been very saying that we should not distance So, his position was positive until the have come from the writers, in an involved with managing the informa­ ourselves from the party. appearance of the draft program on intellectual atmosphere. tion, working on letters, ma word, with It was an informal meeting. It could February 16 in Literaturna Ukraina. the preparation of registers. This was not have been formal because it would Then, Dmytro Vasyliovych Pavly­ collective, although there were people not have been sanctioned. That's why it No, not then, but already his reaction chko joined in. Although he also heads who specifically worked on the economic was informal. But the Institute of at the January meeting of the Writers' the Taras Shevchenko Ukrainian Lan­ side, this was Veniamin Sikora; the legal Literature took part in the discussions Union when we were discussing the guage Society, he is not indifferent to aspect, if I am not mistaken, the jurist and in proposing candidates for mem­ draft program. We read it out then; this. Further, there is Stanislav Tel- Holovaty took part. There were consul­ bership in the Initiative Group, speci- Petro Osadchuk and Mykhailo Shev- niuk, Serhiy Hrycheniuk, Mykhailo tations with other people, specialists. .fically Zhulynsky, Briukhovetsky, and chenko, secretaries of the Kiev organi­ Slaboshpytsky, Oleksander Bozhko. On ecological matters, we were advised Donchyk. Briukhovetsky and Donchyk zation of the Ukrainian Writers' Union, Here 1 am naming those that are both by Serhiy Plachynda, the well-known to this day remain the most active read it out. And when we familiarized members and non-members of the party publicist. In a word, a great number of participants in the'discussion and ourselves with it, and it was unani­ committee. And the aforementioned people were brought in. This was not formulation of documents, the draft mously adopted by the meeting. Viktor Teren. some sort of sectarian, closed affair. No. зо THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23.1989

Pavio Movchan: a poet's reflections on himself and his role by Marta Kolomayets understand how this is so. A deputy is elected by the Sakharov and thr entire Moscow group. And 1 also people, not by the delegation, so why would the understand those who do not hasten to achieve this Kievan poet Pavlo Movchan's participation in deputies have been responsible to the delegation? We have never had a mechanism that wouic the Ukrainian Research Program's annual confer^ This I do not understand. promote such liberation, and this liberation is not ence at the University of Illinois in mid-June As for Shcherbak, he was always cautious — even something that will happen in a year. marked his first journey outside the borders of the when we were drafting a project for the program. Soviet Union, I think the fact that we have some writers who are You have often referred to the importance of The outspoken critic of the Soviet system was not willing to speak out is explained by our lack of knowing one's history, of learning about your passionate and spirited in sharing his thoughts on political savvy, I mean political orientation. It all heritage and roots. Can you expand on this? the future of Ukraine during this period ofglasnost comes from our being downtrodden. and perebudova. An admitted pessimist at heart, In one year, there has truly already been an This seems almost a silly question and one that Mr, Movchan cannot help but be invigorated by the evolution among the people. Just yesterday that can be addressed - only to a Soviet person. We have various movements forming in Ukraine todnv. fear was still haunting me. There are various brands truly been separated from our history. What we He himself is one of the initiators of the Popular of fear, and I am not sure if I can be emancipated know is the history of the USSR. And in that Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova and has not fronrit, I am not sure... history there were a number of nations, there were only served as an inspiration for the many crowds people who had their histories, and we Ukrainians he has addressed over the past few months in his were included among those people who settled on attempts to popularize the Rukh, but has also been the territory that is the Soviet Union. a mentor for many younger poets. And it seems that the Ukrainians began their Currently, he is on a speaking tour throughout history somewhere around the time of Bohdan Ukrainian communities in the United States, He Khmelnytsky, and then we were lost for some time, has immersed himself into getting to know the and then we emerged with the revolution, and from West, not only the Ukrainian people, but the beat of this revolution we have our history. American cultural life and the daily grind as well Therefore, here we have absolute falsification, This interview was conducted during Mr, the loss of memory which in this day and age must Movchan'sfirst days in the United States, be returned to us. We must go back to the source, trace our roots if we are to live in today's world, not only as Ukrainians, but as human beings. A person As a member of the Ukrainian Writers' Union without a history, without an understanding of his and as an initiator of this people's movement, what place in history, is a lump of clay that can be molded do you see as your role in the reawakening of the into anything and everything...For this reason there masses? were so many repressions in history, for all humanity was beaten out of the people. Well, I, like the majority of writers in Ukraine — Here, I must mention the slogan of Trotsky, who I can't say 100 percent, but I will say 90 percent - called for the creation of an absolute citizen, who is understand the need for this kind of movement, this not tied down by anything or anyone, who does not Popular Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova, belong to any tribe, any family, any history, any and the necessity of making it a reality, for we have geography. You can deal with such a person so come to a dead end and precisely for this reason the easily. Today he is in the Far East, tomorrow in Writers' Union has become engaged in this activity. Turkestan, the day after that in the Baltics, and in I turned to Leonid Makarovych Kravchuk, the fact that is the kind of person the Soviet system head of the Ideological Department of the Central created. Committee, during our Kiev writers' meeting, and said: "For us in Ukraine, the writers' circle (the I'd like to ask a question about the more recent union) is the only, is the final spiritual zone that can past, the situation of the 1960s, during which you contribute to this rebirth." Why? Because every­ were an active member of the creative student thing else was destroyed in the years of Stalinism, movement and the Shestydesiatnyky. Can you We have no other forces. If there were other forces, compare today's situation in Ukraine with the then they were, as I have said earlier, classified as atmosphere in Ukraine in the 1960s? the extremists; this was the dissident wing. But if the dissidents are removed, if they are cast aside or Pavlo Movchan Today's situation is noticeably distinct from the disclaimed, there must be some other forces in this one that prevailed 20 years ago. I see the same kind structure. Thus, such organizations as Green of spark in the young people today, although I World, and others, ecological, economic and During one of your talks at this conference, you think it is larger and has spread to a greater extent. cultural groups/centers, are needed to defend what mentioned that you feel yourself a serf and this The events are considerably more significant today, remains. feelinglias been a part of you until recently, but you the dissemination of freedom is commensurate. All of this is causing the activity we see today, the no longer feel like this. Why do you say this, what I am a Shestydesiatnyk, I knew Alia Horska well, activization of the people, the politicization of has changed? Where is the line between serfdom and I was part of that group. During this period we consciousness. and freedom for you? were a small group, we were a closely knit group. It seems that the powers that be would be happiest The concci n with the ideas of democratization if I saw my mission as sitting and writing poems. This I no longer feel like a serf, but I do not yet feel like and democracy during the 1960s was not great. We was the ideal scheme of all government officials, a free man. Currently I have been studying did not concentrate on this issue at that time, and whether in China,Imperialist Russia, or any other Shevchenko, his biography, the era in which he because our group was small, it was easy to be rid of social structure: poets were removed. lived, and I endeavored to discover Shevchenko's us, silence us during the 1960s. Poetry is a direct reflection. If today I have not inner state, his passage from serfdom to freedom. Yet even during the period of stagnation, we yet perceived things as a poet, then I have at least And I found traces of his suppressed internal wrote, we discussed, did a lot of internal work, a lot grasped them as a person, a citizen. reflectiveness about freedom. We always feel that of positive work. To sit around and write, to be a chirping cricket, this is some exterior state, that someone/some­ to write about the nightingale, about the grasses thing may release that lock that keeps you bound What was this internal work? and the dew, and about nature at a time when our and you will step out of these chains into the open environment is being destroyed, when our dew air and cry 'freedom." We were published. Such writers as Yesenin, drips of poison and our waters contain half, no, all This cry which is released from you is shaped by Mayakovsky, Akhmatova, some Shestydesiatnyky the elements of Mendeleyev — how can a poet do your inner repressions, persecutions. But the were published. this? muscles of your soul, they remain contracted. They We did a lot of work, in all spheres, in all genres, The poetic word today must reflect the current need to spring alive for the soul to be truly free, and on all levels; this was the new generation which situation. Poetry always demanded isolation and this does not necessarily come with time, but with really motivated many people to do many things. generalization, this is a totally different poetic your development, with your self-release from This was the generation of the thaw. And it was situation. Therefore, the first reaction in yourself is serfdom. Your self-liberation from serfdom is more romantically inspired. If you ask my opinion, this the human one - one that reacts out of humanity, important than your exterior release from serfdom. youngest generation, today's generation, is cha­ one that wants to rise and defend... І received my passport, 1 have traveled to the racterized by pragmatists, for a period of stagna­ West, and I thank God for this opportunity, this is tion breeds a loss of confidence, cynicism and Why is it then, that some writers remain quiet, or the first time I have traveled so far, to this free pragmatism. take slow, conservative steps in this situation, in world, yet my inner self is still not liberated... The Shestydesiatnyky held true to the ideals that this people's movement? And this is not because I am a bad person, I were taught to them in schools and other institu­ would want to be a free person, but this is the direct tions, and lived by the credo: you study, you work, Well, I cannot speak for them. Yavorivsky spoke result of the 50 years that I have lived in a system you attain. Some of us may have achieved some of out in an interview he has given in the newspaper. that molded me, a system that has molded me to be our goals, taking various paths, some may have Shcherbak explained in an interview why the distrustful, as Nelli Kornienko rightfully stated, a compromised, but in principle we were all roman­ people's deputies found themselves basically silent system that has created people full of complexes. tics, for that was the way we thought we could in Moscow. They were not given their turn at the This has already become a psychology, and achieve our goals. microphone. They were subordinated by the head psychology is difficult to restructure. This is why I of the delegation (Valentyna Shevchenko, presi­ understand those who want to liberate themselves You have often spoken about the "^responsible dent of the Ukrainian SSR), although I do not internally, immediately, such as the supporters of (Continued on page 11) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY. 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FOCUS ON THE ARTS Folk artist Dmytro Stryjek: images of a Ukrainian Canadian by Daria Darewych retirement at 65, he moved to Saska­ toon and dedicated himself to art. His Dmytro Stryjek is one of the best early works were usually small in known folk artists in Canada. Articles format and most often were portraits of and reproductions of his paintings have Ukrainian national heroes and famous appeared in Canadian art journals and a figures. Even now portraiture has restrospective exhibition of his work is remained a dominant force in his work. now touring major Canadian cities. Mr. Stryjek also paints flowers, birds, Mr. Stryjek's pictures are like minia­ animals, churches, landscapes, and ture stained glass windows in their pictures with historical themes. He uses brilliant hues, and they are amazingly a variety of conventional materials, as inventive in their composition. He well as model car enamels, nail polish, challenges our traditional concepts of metallic and figurescent paint, ball primitive artists to emerge as a serious point pen or anything else that will give and original painter. Prof. Peter Mil- him the desired effect. lard who is the author of a recent book Mr. Stryjek began exhibiting his work published in conjunction with the in the 1970's in the annual Saskachimo exhibition has stated that: Exposition where he first attracted the "Stryjek carries around in his brain a interest of art collectors and curators dream of reality more concentrated, including Prof. MiLand who has been in more rich, then ordinary existence, and the forefront of promoting the artist. this he is able to create for us in painting In 1975 he participated in a group after painting, so that as we look at exhibit, Saskatchewan Primitive Ar­ them, we, too receive a jewel-sharp tists, at the Mendel Art Gallery in glimpse of a heightened reality." Saskatoon. He was invited in 1979 by Yet Mr. Stryjek is virtually unknown tue Shoestring Gallery in Saskatoon to in Ukrainian art circles and community, show his pictures in the exhibit entitled even in Canada. "Ukrainian Themes: Four Folk Artists" Who is Dmytro Stryjek? He is a together with Molly Lenhardt, Anne Ukrainian-Canadian very much aware Harbuz, and Slavka Senkus. Two solo of his Ukrainian heritage who commu­ exhibitions followed at the Millard і Thunder Bay Art Gallery nicates much better in Ukrainian then in Gallery in Saskatoon in 1980 and 1981. ''Man Watches Sheep in Pasture" (January 16, 1973, repainted 1980). English. He was born on November 5, The Mendel Gallery organized a 1899 in the village of Canivtsi, Bor- touring exhibition in 1982 which tra­ shchiv region of Ukraine. His parents velled to the Oseredok Gallery of the were farmers. Having completed eight Ukrainian Cultural and Educational years of school Mr. Stryjek attended Centre in Winnipeg. Mr. Stryjek has additional classes to learn agricultural also had other one-man shows in Win­ skills. He emigrated to Canada in 1923 nipeg. Mr. Stryjek has also had other after having served two years in the one-man shows in Winnipeg (Fleet Austro-Hungarian Army, and then as a Gallery, 1982), Toronto (Gallery Quan, volunteer in the Ukrainian Galician 1983), Saskatoon (The Diefenbaker Arrr V with the Third Zolochiv Brigade Centre, 1985), and in Regina (The fig! ng for Ukrainian independence. Norman MacKenzie Gallery, 1985). He id his wife, Anna, soon settled in Currently a national touring exhibi­ HI rd, Sask., where we worked as a tion organized and circulated by the sec n-hand with the Canadian Na- Thunder Bay Gallery with Norman Zep ii' Railway for the next 38 years. and Prof. Millard as co-curators open­ ed in Thunder Bay in October 1988, V not clear when Mr. Stryjek took with the artist in attendance. From r dinting. Although he enjoyed there it continued at the Winnipeg Art Q rig in school, it was not until later Gallery from February 26 to April 23, i, that he began to experiment with 1989 and then opened in Toronto May 14, 1989 at the Ukrainian Canadian Art r and pencil. Two years after his "Peacock" (August 10, 1981). Gallery in Regina, August 6 to Septem­ ber 24, the Edmonton Art Gallery, January 6 to February 25, 1990, the Ukrainian Museum of Canada in Saskatoon, March 31 to May 14, 1990 and the Glenbow Museum in Calgary, September 8 to November 4, 1990. In the exhibition in Toronto at the Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation there were 60 pictures ranging in time from 1970 to 1987. Paintings with Ukrainian themes were very much in evidence; starting with "Lesya U- krainka" a 1970 portrait. Amongst the earlier works were "Soldier on Guard," 1971, "Man Watches Sheep in Pasture," 1973, (in which the Ukrainian text reads "Chaban z vluvtzamy poblyzko Vyvly- jemu" meaning "Shepherd with Sheep Near Bethlehem), "Mill in Ukrainian Village," 1973, and "Mother Searching for Her Son in the Cemetery," 1978, which were probably based on Mr. Stryjek's experiences in his homeland. "Windmill in Russia," 1981, according to Mr. Stryjek, was inspired by wind­ mills he saw during his army days in central and eastern Ukraine, that is, east of the Zbruch River. Mr. Stryjek in

"M. Kosoris correctly insists on calling it Russia АмШ. Ікшуйго Stryjek next toa 1987 photograph of himself in his Saskatoon studio that was on display during his exhibit at because he heard Russian spoken there, the Thunder Bay Art Gallery. (Continued on page 15) No. зо THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23.1989

understands his place in the world and his own through traditional toys. We would not even be Pavio Movchan... "self." And because there are so few working in our Ukrainians if it were not for such selfKlefense (Continued from page 9) field, it is important for each one of us to measures, our folkloric influences, our rituals, our self as the spiritual, moral self and the ego. The line understand this. home environment and families. between the two is often difficult to define. Can you In conclusion what plans do you have during explain your definition of the two. You are also the author of children's poetry and children's books. Can you tell us something about your visit to the West? this phase of your creativity? This I can illustrate by citing the example of the I want to meet with people - all kinds of people. youngest generation (of writers). Among them the V/ell, I wrote children's literature a long, long I understand that this conference is an academic ego is dominant, there is a need for self4:onfirma- time ago. I preserved in myself, like many a poet, one, so, to date, I have only met with this caliber of tion. 1 see this in many, many of the youngest something of a child's world, and sometimes I even people. I want to see daily life, understand many generation. I was a director at a seminar, I saw this wondered where my writing sprang from. things about this country; about democracy in and see in basically every generation this need for I used to write children's poetry about the frog action, not in its constitutional proclamations, I self-affirmation, in every individual. that rested on the leaf, about the fantasy world. It would like to see it in reality and understand its And the passage from the ego to the responsible was an infantile view, a child's perspective about a workings. In general, I would like to grasp world self is the same as the passage from the individual to child's world. But, this type of writing was thrown trends. the person. You understand this; this is a very out by publishers, I was excluded from the printing I am a person who is interested in all aspects of a important moment. You become a person when plan. person's daily life, I want to understand where you confront your individuality, your egoism, when They said to me that for children I had to write humankind is headed, what course we are taking; you come to terms with everything, not doing it for about tractors, buses, reapers in the fields, because what should be in the privileged position, what your own benefit, but on a wider scale, when you you have to train the children to be ready for this should become extinct. I want to glean all of this, see your place in society - all that is social, all that work, for their place in the social class. They have to and come to my own conclusions. is national - this is truly altruistic. be taught to sweep, to wash the dishes, to mow the And for this reason, I would like to visit The national idea is really altruistic, whether it is grass, to go to Pioneer camps. This is all normative, museums, view some modern theater perfor­ Utopian or realistic. That is why in poetry it is and masses of this type of literature were intro­ mances, delve into all aspects of cultural life hen , as important to overcome the ego, which can push you duced into pseudo-children's literature. And my well as agricultural, including how farmers here till toward experimentalism and whimsical structures. poetry was not published, it was not needed for the soil, what kind of technology is used here, nd I accentuate the self, the self as a concept, for you those who formed the child's mind, or should I say so on... see yourself in one way, but the social "self" is deformed that child's consciousness. I am not an academic, I am not a producer of totally different; the social self is what others think goods, lama literary man, a writer, and everything, of you, what you do, what you are responsible for. So, the molding of a Soviet citizen begins early? literally everything, interests me: how a sandwich is Most of the young people are egocentric. made, how I am able to press a button on a machine And, thus they have no relation to people? It begins with the first day. It begins with the first and have a styrofoam cup dispense from some­ book the child opens, where the child colors the where. Our backwardness is colossal, in all spheres They have no relation to people, to history, to Kremlin, Lenin or Stalin. The child does not draw of life, in manufacturing, providing the necessities literature, to the fact that there have been other mama or tato, or Ukraine. The child does not learn of daily life. How is this so? What is this a result of? giants before them. They have a need to rise above that he is a Ukrainian boy, or a Ukrainian girl. This In which direction is America moving. This this. is not even present in our schools today. The child movement, in turn, moves us. America is our For this reason, in my works, I, because of age, does not learn that this is my land, Ukraine, and stimulator, and it is not only our stimulator. A lot naturally have outgrown all of this. This was not a that I am part of it. of factors come into play here, and all this I want to long road, for me. It can even be an easy path; this This is learned later, and often not through book perceive. This is what I would like my experience in depends on how gifted one is and how well one learning. It is taught through traditional songs, or the West to be.

tion to American ideals of freedom and for this service. The UNA already New Jersey... Let's support... provides the basic insurance products justice." (^Continued from page 5) (Continued from page 5) "During 1988 fraternals spent over offered by the large insurance compa­ "Fraternal Week is observed as a way S294 million on the above activities and How can you help the UNA? Surely nies at competitive, and often lower of informing the American public that 10 million fraternalists volunteered 38 Batko Soyuz is not asking for a dona­ rates. Did you know that the UNA has fraternal benefit societies, through their tion. It isn't. Of course, you can always professionally trained licensed repre­ million hours of time in service to donate directly to the funds that the local lodges and branches, are respon­ Americans last year. In New Jersey sentatives, who can sit down with you sible for many activities to benefit the UNA has set up to support various and help you analyze your family's there are approximately 500,000 frater­ worthy causes. In addition, you can citizens of our city and state. Fraternal nalists who are doing their share." financial and insurance needs? You can groups maintain and support orpha­ help the UNA in one of three ways: take advantage of their professional nages, homes for the aged, welfare For example, she said, "In January ^ First, if you aren't a member, services and let the UNA provide for services for the destitute and indigent, 1989, the Ukrainian National Associa­ become a member. The UNA needs new these needs. and emergency care for those suffering tion, the largest Ukrainian fraternal members. An inexpensive life insurance This way you will profit by having from natural disasters. Fraternals work organization in the world, based in policy will suffice for this purpose. UNA serve you and you in turn will be with the mentally retarded, the blind Jersey City, donated a check in the ^ Second, if you are a member, supporting the UNA in its never-ending and the handicapped. Fraternals ope­ amount of SI0,000 to the Armenian become active through your UNA task of supporting the Ukrainian coni" rate youth camps, provide millions of Earthquake Fund of the Armenian branch or district. The UNA needs munity. dollars in scholarships, and teach Church of America for Armenian members who are energetic, active and If you still are hesitant about having children patriotism, loyalty and devo­ earthquake relief efforts." who do good not only for the UNA, but the UNA provide for your family s also for the Ukrainian and the non- financial security, ask an agent of any Youngstown... to Betty Senich, widow of John Senich, Ukrainian communities. large commercial insurance company formerly secretary of Branch 140 and a 9 Third, let the UNA help provide how much his or her company has (Continued from page 5) member of the united branches com­ for you and your family's financial donated to the Ukrainian community. Branch 274, to Helen Senediak; and mittee. needs. Ask him or her if it even cares about Michael Yurchison, Branch 230, to The program came to a conclusion In this day and age, every person what happens to tne Ukrainian commu­ Michael Martynyszyn. with the Rev. Walter Wysochansky of whether married or single should pro­ nity. Each was presented with a plaque by St. Anne's Ukrainian Catholic Church vide for his or his family's financial Well, the UNA cares. It has earned its Mrs. Paschen. giving the benediction. security. This is the most elementary name "Guardian of Ukrainians in At this point in the program, it was Members of the committee who did form of caring. I am talking about Diaspora" many times over in its 95- announced by Mr. Szmagala that Mrs. an outstanding job in preparing for the insurance protection for the bread­ year history. Woloshyn was picked by the branches dinner were: Mrs. Woloshyn (chair­ winner, for the spouse, helping to set up So do the right thing and contact the as the district's "Fraternalist of the person), Mary Makar, Annabelle Boro- a fund foryourchildren's college educa­ UNA today. Our telephone number is Year." She was presented with a certifi­ vitsky, Mr. Yurchison, Helen Yurchi­ tion, life insurance to pay off your (201)451-2200. cate. son, Mmes. Gough, Chuey, Senediak mortgage, as well as other financial Mr. Szmagala also presented a plaque and Soroka,and Gene Woloshyn. needs. HURYN MEMORIALS No longer do you need to turn to large commercial insurance companies FOR THE FINEST IN CUSTOM MADE MEMORIALS INSTALLED IN ALL CEME­ TERIES IN THE METROPOLITAN AREA of New York including Holy Spirit m Memorial... H^mptonburgti.N.Y.. St. Andrew's in South Bound Brook. Pine Bush Cemetery in (Continued from page 2) Kerhonkson and Glen Spey Cemetery officially register the society. in Glen Spey. New York. A number of ministries, including those of culture, justice, finances, IVe ofkr personal service A guidance in your internal affairs, the procurator's office home. For a bilingual representative call: and others laid out their reasons for IWAN HURYN P.O. Box 121 denying Memorial registration in an 11- Hamptonburgh. N.Y. 109І6 point document, which sharply criti­ Tel: (914) 4272684 cized the Memorial society, its pro­ BOHDAN REKSHYNSKYJ gram, statutes and other documents, as 45 East 7th Street well as materials from the group's New York. NY. 10003 UNA Supreme Vice-President Gloria Paschen delivers the keynote address. On the founding conference and public meet­ Tel: (212) 477-6523 left is Supreme Advisor Taras Szmagala. ing held on March 5 in Kiev." THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23, 1989 No. 30

occurred. Dr. Shcherbak was elected to Meetings in Kiev... the Congress because of his strong views (Continued from page 1) on ecological issues rather than his Ukrainian without fear of losing me. support for the political system under Guides are often taken for granted, but Mikhail Gorbachev. she was truly remarkable in that she Yet, this is an unwise digression. My could retain in her head entire para­ evening ended with my three associates graphs at a time, word for word. I in the foreign currency bar. Perhaps photographed Dr. Shcherbak outside appropriately, my trip came to its close the Ukrainian government building — with an early morning visit to the hotel deliberately, I informed him, "so that by Yuri Risovanny, with whom I feh a Mr. Masol can take a potshot at you genuine friendship. I was and remain through the window." grateful to Mr. Ingulsky, but there At the Union of Writers, our next would be no point in pretending that we stop, a meeting was in progress, but the were likely to agree on very much, or are mercurial Dmytro Pavlychko suddenly similar in temperament. He had been burst through the door of the meeting assigned to me for the week, another room, sat down opposite me at a table indication that critics of the Soviet and demanded questions. He answered Union are accorded far better treat­ them at length, but in machine-gun ment than avowed friends of the coun­ style. Dr. Shcherbak sat with him. try. Mr. Pavlychko was most concerned 1 have been asked whether 1 did not to convey the impression that while the wish to leave my Foreign Ministry Shevchenko Ukrainian Language So­ officials during my time in Kiev, in the ciety had decided not to accept foreign same way that famine recorder Andrew memberships, close relations between Cairns always wanted to be rid of his the society and created sister-organiza­ guide in the 1930s. But their presence tions abroad should be established. Dmytro Pavlychko Oeft) and Yuriy Shcherbak (right) with David Marples at the was far from oppressive. On the con­ Thus in the United States, a society was Union of Writers in ЮЄУ. trary, they had enabled me to gain a new being officially founded in the fall of insight into the affairs of Ukraine. 1989, and he was attending the cere­ applied after him were permitted to was not radical enough for this group. mony. Canadians should do the same, speak while he waited. 1 went back to my hotel room, but he snapped. Have the organization in At this point, someone interrupted within about 30 minutes the phone Canada, keep the money there — you him loudly, asking him if he had for­ rang, and Mr. Fialko asked ii he could In conclusion, I return for a moment can send us some if you need a tax break gotten his native language, as he was come up and talk. I was surprised at to Cho-nobyl. It has become a learning — and we can maintain relations. speaking in Russian, Mr. Hryshchuk such an invasion of privacy, but he was expericiice. In all honesty, I have long There is some debate in the West replied that his Ukrainian was some­ simply tired and felt like talking. He wanted to be done with Chornobyl, to today over whether foreign member­ what faltering and would result in some asked again about my new book. turn to other topics for research. And ships were curtailed by Mr. Pavlychko delays in response. The excuse failed Curiously he wanted to know how I yet somehow I feel almost like a trouble- in order that the society could be manifestly to satisfy the crowd, parti­ could be so objective, why I had not shooter on the subject for Ukrainians in registered in Ukraine. I believe that cularly as by profession Mr. Hryshchuk taken sides. ''Isn't that the point?" I the West. I do not represent Ukrainians there is much truth to this view. While is a professor at the University of Kiev. asked. "I just сапЧ understand it,'' he and 1 very much doubt whether my Mr. Pavlychko made it plain that Dr. Shcherbak fared somewhat better stated, "it doesn't seem logical." personal views are similar to many of opposition to the society was far less at first, because his speech, while not Valeriy Ingulsky of the Ukrainian theirs. Nor would I ever state that I am formidable than that against the Na- given in Moscow, had been published in Ministry of Foreign Affairs met us in anything other than an individual rodnyi Rukh, initially this was not the Literaturna Ukraina. His attack on Mr. the dining room of the hotel, and within scholar. case. Masol was very well received, but the a few minutes. Dr. Shcherbak arrived, But on Chornobyl, along with many In February, he indicated, when audience wanted much more. Some sweating profusely. He acknowledged American and Canadian Ukrainians, I Mikhail Gorbachev spoke with him, the wondered why Borys Oliynyk had that his remarks had not satiated the felt very disturbed by the numerous Soviet leader was concerned that the chosen to visit Cherkasy rather than Kievans' desire for major changes, not anomalies, half-truths, secrecy on the Rukh and the society might be the attend this meeting. Many denounced only at the level of the political leader­ part of the authorities. And after this embryo of an alternative political the Ukrainian president, Valentyna ship, but even of the system generally. trip, there is an alarming tendency on party. Upon hearing the society's goals, Shevchenko, others spoke con­ Dr. Shcherbak is an adherent of legal my part to assert simply, "I was right." Mr. Gorbachev was prepared to add his temptuously about Volodymyr Shcher- change, i.e., that the existing system My worst fears, as expressed in my two endorsement. Yet the promotion of the bytsky and how he had sat with the must be used rather than replaced. This books, were justified, and if anything I Ukrainian language evidently has its other members of the Communist Party places him in the complex position of a underestimated the predicament. price, which in this case is the dropping Politburo, disdainfully surveying the radical conservative — a sort of modern Always, however, the question that of the clause that allows membership to Congress from a distance. Disraeli — a man who would stop the returns and continues to bother me is foreign groups and individuals. (The Why hadn't Ukrainians supported nuclear program tomorrow, but would whether the scientists at the Center for details of the interview with Mr. Pavly­ Andrei Sakharov and Yuri Vlasov, it not dismantle the Communist Party of Radiation Medicine, and the Soviet chko appeared in a separate account was asked? Why were there no calls for Ukraine. nuclear and health authorities gene­ published in The Weekly, July 16.) Ukrainian economic sovereignty, what I have no idea whether this sort of rally, actually believe the information After this meeting. Dr. Shcherbak, about the Ukrainian Narodnyi Rukh? thinking represents an innate realism. I that they impart. Supposing, for ex­ Mr. Fialko and I walked back toward How could the Baltic presence have do know that, at the present time, it ample, that a man decides that he will the Dnipro Hotel. Dr. Shcherbak had been so powerful and that of the Ukrai­ does not appear to reflect the wishes of play at being God for a week. He tries to about an hour before he was due to face nians so negligible? the majority of the electorate. Dr. act the part and believe in himself. the Kiev citizens at a public meeting to Before long, there was some activity Shcherbak fears violence in Ukraine, Before long, the role becomes the discuss the performance of the Kiev- in our area. A banner was unfurled and similar to that which took place in reality. Ridiculous as it may seem, the based deputies at the Moscow Con­ eventually nailed to the wall. It de­ Poland at the beginning of the decade. man now really believes that he has gress, which was being held at the manded radical changes to the electoral I regard Dr. Shcherbak today as a become God. Dnipro House of Culture. law to remove all party control over the very decent and sincere man, even a In the same way, the Soviet authori­ As we finally approached that build­ elections. Implicitly it was a call for potential leader if one looks beyond the ties were called upon to tell the world ing, anxious organizers approached pluralism. A small, bespectacled man current political leadership to figures what happened at Chornobyl. For the him, relieved at his appearance. Al­ who looked remarkably like one of the who may represent a compromise line. most part, as is clearly apparent, they though the auditorium was crammed to early Bolsheviks had the contents of the Last November, Roma Hadzewycz, simply did not know. So they uttered capacity, the front table, which was banner handwritten on index cards, editor of The Ukrainian Weekly, and I what Dr. Shcherbak would call "plati­ reserved for the deputies, was empty. I which he would distribute periodically had met with Oles Shevchenko, a tudes." Yet today they have become thought that Dr. Shcherbak might be among the audience. representative of the "unacceptable enveloped in their own infallibility, as the only deputy present, but then As the accepted means of raising face" of change. While my position the touchstone for universal truth on Valeriy Hryshchuk walked to the po- questions was to hand a sHp of paper to must remain one of an observer, ob­ the issue. Instead, they spout myths, diuni. someone seated so that it would be viously no one can be completely propaganda - although it is perfectly Mr. Fialko and I took up a position passed forward to the front of the hall, objective in such a situation, and in plausible that they have started to on tlie right of the auditorium. There many initially ignored this man, but Ukraine today, it is relatively easy to believe their own stories. were no seats left, and even the aisles shortly people began to retain the cards become a participant in events. How­ Drs. I. Likhtarev and B.G. Bebeshko, were occupied with people sitting and to read them. Doubtless most ever, as an outsider, regarding Kiev like for example, who have consistently alongside the seats. people there would have agreed with the a picture on the page of a lengthy book, rejected the notion that Narodychi is Most of the audience was thoroughly sentiments. One uniformed man was and being rash enough to offer an suffering from severe radiation conta­ dissatisfied with the performance of the grinning from ear to ear at the contents analysis prematurely, 1 would say that mination, could easily dispel the myths Ukrainian deputies in Moscow. In fact, of the banner. Mr. Fialko made no in the long term, a man like Mr. they have propagated. It would entail as one person shouted, there was no comment. Shevchenko may be closer to the views the following: taking a car to Narodychi, Ukrainian presence in Moscow. The After some three hours on our feet, of the electorate than a man like Dr. equipped with a small geiger counter, question was why. Mr. Hryshchuk's we were getting weary. Also, I had been Shcherbak. alighting from the car in a village such comment was that he was not given the holding my microcassette recorder high This may not have been the case had as Stare Sharne, and switching on that chance to go to the podium to make his ; in the air throughQut most of the there been of late a significant economic same geiger counter. I merely point this speech. In the first place, his "slip of meeting. Thus^Ave 4eft Dr. Shcherbak upturn, or if the Ukrainian leaders had out for the edification of the reader, paper" cortaining his r ^est to speak facing a barrage of comments and been replaced with more tolerant fi­ because this event, simple as it may had been misplaced, so ...u., others who questions — it was apparent that he also gures, or even if Chornobyl had not seem, will never happen. No. ЗО THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23,1989

House passes... Our community... As Zvyazok arrives ai a new co­ Toronto students... lony, the members are invariably (Continued from page 1) (Continued from page 6) (Continued from page 1) greeted at the church by "50 to 150 "unfortunately, the benefits of glasnost to discuss Its devastation. people at a time, by singing choirs and liberalization under Gorbachev The community has done its work so "tenuous day-to-day life." This win­ and receptions," Mr. Pereklita said have not translated into new freedom well that the famine is now discussed as ter, one colony was wiped out in a adding that the colonies are like for Ukrainian Catholics and Ortho­ a matter of fact without the contro­ day by a hailstorm. Now, the citi­ villages in Ukraine. Zvyazok presents dox.'' versy which surrounded it just 10 years zens rely on neighboring colonies for a slide show about Ukrainians in Ca­ Rep. Cox, the co-author of the ago. For example, a recent Op-Ed piece food. nada and then breaks the crowd into amendment, quoted from the recent in The Washington Post argued against Zvyazok members say they are discussion groups. press conference of Sergei Grigoryants, gun control and pointed out that be­ faced with questions about farming Zvyazok members will gather editor of the Soviet independent publi­ cause the Soviets registered weapons in techniques wherever they go. cation Glasnost, who stated that "the information in the colonies until July Ukraine in 1926 and then confiscated 28. They will attend a students' Ukrainians are the most repressed them, they were able to institute the Ms. Onyschuk said that in the people in the Soviet Union.'' He re­ congress in Curitiba and spend a few famine on a disarmed people. Whether colony of Bracatinga a middle-age days in Rio de Janeiro before they ferred to the recent Moscow press con­ it is an appropriate analogy is not the farmer begged Zvyazok members to ference of Bishop Pavlo Vasylyk of return to Toronto on August 5. point; the point is that the writer took it teach him about cooperative farming. Zvyazok, founded in August 1988, the Ukrainian Catholic Chuiich, and for granted that everyone knew about The people want to learn, the farmer informed his colleagues of the recent has 25 volunteer members. It was the famine in Ukraine. said, but no one can teach them. sanctioned by the World Congress of memorial service in Lviv which attract­ Just last week, the Ukrainian com- There is a cooperative in Prudento- ed 30,000 believers. Free Ukrainians in Toronto last .munity was successful in getting Con­ polis, run by wealthier Ukrainians, October. Zvyazok relies upon dona­ Rep. David Bonior(D-Mich.)argued gress to designate Ukrainian Catholics Ms. Onyschuk said, but the rich and that "if we do not specifically include tions from student, business and and Orthodox as subject to persecution the poor don't mix. They dance in church organizations, and from Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholics in in the Soviet Union for purposes of different troupes and attend different this bill, they may encounter the same private donors. Zvyazok plans to refugee status. That success did not churches. send members to Parana to coordi­ problems currently facing Soviet Jews occur in isolation. Previous statements seeking immigration to the United The colonies are held close by the nate specific aid efforts next year. by members of Congress on the persecu­ The aid strategies will be developed States." He called on his colleagues to tion of the Churches (particularly 207 Ukrainian churches in the state "send a strong message to Gorbachev" of Parana - that's one church for with interested North American statements made during the Millennium groups during the next 12 months. that we will not tolerate religious year) proved to be a valuable source of every seven kilometers. persecution. information and were instrumental in Stating that "the Soviet Union has building support for the recent amend­ recently made some tremendous strides" ment. The resolution which Congress HUCULKA in granting religious freedom, Paul Icon 8г. Souvenir's Distribution BUYV,5, passed last year was referenced by the SAVINGS BONDS Henry (R-Mich.) went on to state that Congressional proponents of the 2860 Buhre Ave. Suite 2R "the largest ethnic and religious group amendment several times. Had we not Bronx, NY 10461 For the current rate call... REPRESENTATNE and WHOLESALER (^EMBROIDERED BLOUSES l-800-US-BONDS that has received absolutely no relief in had that resolution and those state­ for ADULTS and CHILDRET^ the current situation happens to be the ments, we would probably not have this Tel. (212) 931-1579 Ukrainian Catholic Church and the amendment. Ukrainian Orthodox Church. If there is After working professionally for ever to be any group singled out for special 10 years in Congress and almost 20 SINCE 1928 concern and our awareness, it is that years in politics, I can state that each SENKO FUNERAL HOMES a.e. smal u co, group which this amendment repre­ remark made in the Congressional New York's only Ukrainian family owned S Гординський, Пастушенко sents." Record is important. Even the courts operated funeral homes While the Judiciary Committee did look to Congressional statements to Смаль not add the two Ukrainian Churches to determine legislative history and legisla­ ^ Traditional Ukrainian services personally the bill, the committee's chairman. Rep. conducted tive intent. The statements also serve to e Funerals arranged throughout Bklyn, Bronx, Insurance - Real Estate Jack Brooks (D-Texas), took to the educate and publicize an issue. Vir­ New York, Queens, Long Island, etc. Residential ш Commercial ш Industrial floor to voice his support for the bill and tually every day statements about the ^ Holy Spirit, St. Andrews Cem. S all others Investment to remind the House of the forced international shipping plight of Soviet Jews appear in the Auto в Life Ш Bonds liquidation of the two Churches in 1933 Record. If the remarks are really "of e Pre-need arrangements and 1946. limited practical worth" as was assert­ Senko Funera; Home Hempstead Funeral Home 1733 Springfield Avenue Rep. Benjamin Oilman (R-N.Y.)also ed, one must ask why the politically 213 Bedford Ave. 89 Peninsula Blvd. Maplewood, NJ. 07040 spoke in support of the amendment sophisticated Jewish community Brooklyn, N.Y. 11211 Hempstead, N.Y. 11550 stating that no group "has been as "wastes" time and effort on getting 1-718-3884416 1-516481-7460 (201) 7617500 widely repressed and persecuted as the members of Congress to make these 24 HOURS 7 DAYS A WEEK Ukrainian nation." statements. During the debate. Reps. Lawrence Smith (D-Fla.), Gerry Sikorski CD- Let me conclude by stating that I The Supreme Executive Committee Minn.), and Barney Frank (D-Mass.) spent the Fourth of July weekend at of tlie Soyuzivka, which left me optimistic for also voiced their support for the amend­ UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION ment. our future. Most of the people there Leading the opposition to the bill and were students who stood for hours and the the amendment was Rep. Lamar Smith singing Ukrainians songs, dancing Executive Committee (R-Texas), who said that the State Ukrainian dances, and building friend­ Department estimates that the Lipinski- ships that are the basis of future com­ of the Cox Amendment ''will affect over munity working relationships. In con­ UKRAINIAN CHORUS 'VUMKA" N. Y. 100,000 individuals who would be versations with them, I found that they admitted to the United States." Ar­ are aware of and interested in events have the honor of inviting you guing that the bill unfairly designates taking place in Ukraine today. If I had to the certain groups from particular nations any doubt about the value and success rather than a case-by-case review of all of the institutions of our community, potential immigrants, the Texas law­ that weekend removed them. JUBILEE CONCERT maker stated that "if you are a part of a Yes, the community does have pro­ politically influential group" you can blems and, yes, it can be improved. It of UKRAINIAN MUSIC and DANCE get special treatment. does not, however, do us any good to on the occasion Following the passage of the Lipin- dwell on the negative, which serves only of the ski-Cox Amendment, Rep. Kleczka to demoralize, especially when we proposed that language be added to the ignore the positive. The way to deal with bill which would direct the attorney 95th ANNIVERSARY any shortcomings is to join the organi­ of the UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION general to designate categories of zations, learn what is being done, individuals in Poland who are subject to propose new solutions and work to and the persecution. He pointed out the large implement them. In the long run, it is 40th ANNIVERSARY number of Polish nationals stranded in not only more effective but also more of the Vienna and Rome. self-satisfying. Many of the refugees in Rome and UKRAINIAN CHORUS "DUMKA" N. Y. Vienna are Ukrainians from Poland. John Kun, assistant director of the UKRAINIAN to be held UNA Washington Office, pointed out TYPEWRITERS SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1989 at 4:00 p.m. that "the Kleczka amendment could also other languages complete open up the bottleneck in immigration line of office machines d that has stranded literally thousands of equipment. at AVERY FISHER HALL, Polish Ukrainians in Vienna and Rome. JACOB SACHS LINCOLN CENTER, N. Y. The community must make sure that 251 W. 98th St. 64th St. A Broadway, N. Y. Ukrainians are designated as a category New York. N. Y 10025 Tel. (212) 222-6683 of individuals subj?et to persecution in 7 days a week Tickets: S30.00, S25.00, S20.00 and S15.00 Poland." THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23. 1989 No. 30

from the buildings that would occupy and third only to the United States and an elevated area that overlooks Wash­ The Chyhyryn... France in total capacity. "In principle," stated one account, "the government's ington. (Continued from page 2) (Continued from page 7) position on nuclear energy has not downing of the Korean airliner, and Until this potential threat to national in April 1988, Soviet nuclear safety changed. We support the development most recently, the bugging of the newly security is eliminated, an agreement can inspectors are to visit the Catawba of nuclear plants, but with a high level constructed but yet to be occupied U.S. be reached. Further discussions on this nuclear plant in Sotth Carolina, while of safety." Embassy in Moscow. matter were held with Sen. Christopher an American team is to spend about But these sort of figures tend to seven weeks examining the Zaporizh- The UHRC feels that the various Dodd (D-Conn.) and Sen. John Kerry conceal the debate that is raging about (D-Mass.), both members of the Foreign zhia station. nuclear power. It is inconceivable that setbacks and obstacles should not be Both Soviet and international nu­ tied in to the construction of a consu­ Relations Committee who strongly they could be attained in the current support the opening of the United clear organizations have been created political climate. The press today is late in Kiev. For this reason, Ms. that emphasize the new attention to Mazurkevich and Ms. Cornelison met States Consulate in Kiev in spite of publishing letters seriously discussing current difficulties. ecological concerns and to the safe the feasibility of building nuclear power with members of the Foreign Relations operation of nuclear plants. An Inter­ Committee. plants underground. A frustrated Mos­ For the past year, the committee has national Energy Club, a non-govern­ cow academician has maintained that been working with members of Con­ A meeting was held with Dennis mental organization to ascertain the the statements about nuclear power's gress to hold hearings on the nuclear Culkin of Sen. John Heinz's (R-Pa.) possibility of a unified energy system, ecological cleanliness are simply not disaster in Chornobyl to collect and office where committee members learn­ has been founded in Moscow. based on reality. In both these state­ disseminate information on the after ed that the State Department was Formed under the aegis of UNESCO, ments, it is made clear that the costs of efforts of this nuclear disaster. This preparing a report on the situation with it consists of non-governmental asso­ nuclear energy are a great deal higher information would be of import not the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. A further ciations of energy experts, ecologists than prognosticated in official plans. only to Ukrainians, but also to the meeting was conducted in Sen. Joseph and anti-nuclear war activists, and Finally, journalists have commented world community. Rep. Gus Yatron Biden (D-Del.) office. Brian McKeon, looks into ecological problems, prog­ that the Ministry of Nuclear Energy (D-Pa.) told Ms. Mazurkevich that the senator's foreign affairs legislative noses for energy development, and new itself may soon be abolished. hearings of this nature were extremely aide, informed the UHRC that the techniques for conserving energy ex­ The Ukrainian opposition to nuclear relevant and that he and others on Soviet Union will be prohibited from penditure. It held its inaugural meeting power expansion has claimed that the Capital Hill would work to ensure the occupying its new building on Mount at the International Trade Center in republic has been selected as the center hearings would be held. Alto unless a new and secure building is Moscow between March 1 and 6. for this future development. The follow­ provided for the American Embassy in Committee members also met with In February, non-governmental tech­ ing table lists the current and ultimate Mos :ow. Furthermore, the location of Eugene Iwanciw, the director of the nical specialists were invited to join a projected capacity for the Ukrainian the designated site for the new Soviet Ukrainian National Association's newly created Nuclear Society of the nuclear energy industry. Embassy compound on Mount Alto has Washington Office. Discussions were Soviet Union. Then, in March, Soviet In the period of the 12th Five-Year posed potential security problems tothe held on mutual concerns and informa­ premier Nikolai Ryzhkov addressed a Plan (1986-1990) in the Ukrainian SSR, United States because of electronic tion exchanged about respective current conference of the World Association of the original goal was to raise electricity surv illance that would be possible activities. Organizations Operating Nuclear production by 20 percent. The entire Power Stations, a body that the Soviet increase was to have been met through government reportedly considers a nuclear power. For example, in the significant step in uniting efforts to Southern Economic Region, where the HAT ARE YOU DOING ON COLUMBUS DAY WEEKEND? create an international regime for the South Ukraine and Crimean nuclear COME TO THE WASHINGTON GROUP'S ANNUAL safe development of nuclear energy. As plants are located, the production of the title of the organization would electricity was to be more than doubled suggest, it is strongly pro-nuclear in 1990 compared to its 1985 level. In EADERSHIP CONFERENCE power, which it perceives as ecologically this way, the deficit in the Crimean the cleanest form of energy production. THIS YEAR'S TOPIC: energy system would have been almost While forming these organizations, eliminated, while that in Mykolayiv, the authorities have repeatedly affirmed CHANGES IN UKRAINE: Kherson and Odessa oblasts would that despite some necessary revisions to have been sharply reduced. ASSESSMENT AND RESPONSE the Soviet energy program, it is still What appears to have fanned the perceived as the basic means for meet­ flames of protest has been the failure of PANELS, DISCUSSIONS, EXHIBITS, NETWORKING, GALA DINNER-DANCE ing the increasing requirements for the Moscow-based Ministry of Nuclear te: October 7, 8 and 9, 1989 electricity. The percentage of nuclear Energy to pay much heed to them. ce: The Hotel Washington, Washington, D.C. or more info call: Larysa Chopivsky^ (202) 363-3964, Fax No.: (202) 457-6998 Attn: M. Zielyk THE UKRAINIAN NUCLEAR POWER INDUSTRY (MAY 1989) ^ Station Capacity in megawatts Current Projected Союз УКРАЇНОК АМЕРИКИ Chornobyl 3,000 3,000 THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL Rivne 1,800 4,800 South Ukraine 2,000 S,000 WOMEN'S LEAGUE OF AMERICA, Reactor 3 ready INC., is the oldest and most active independent ! Zaporizhzhia 4,000 6,000 nonprofit Ukrainian women's organization in Reactor 5 ready the free world. Khmelnytsky 1,000 6,000 Crimea 2,000 CARE about preserving Ukrainian identity, culture and language. Reactor I ready — CARE about the future of our children and the future of the ainian community. We CARE and take pride in upholding our Total 11,800 27,800^ ition of tending to the needs of our Ukrainian children and youth "'As far as can be determined. the original figure for future capacity in the Ukrainian ell as others in need. We CARE about the national ideals and SSR was in the region of 42,000 to 49,000 megawaUs, ncluding Chyhyryn, the twin of rations of our sisters and brothers in Ukraine. Chernobyl to have been built on the Desna River, and the three cogenerational plants at Odessa, Kharkiv and Kiev.

As a member of our organization Youy too, can make a difference. power in the ail-union production of Thus, whereas earthquake activity led electricity has risen only slightly since to the complete shutdown of the Ar­ tact the UNWLA for more information about a BRANCH in your area the Chornobyl accident - from 11 to 13 menian nuclear plant last March and to ow to become a member-at-large. percent - but at least on paper the the conversion of the Baku nuclear plans remain extraordinarily ambi­ power plant in Azerbaidzhian to a tious. thermal station based on natural gas, "7 CARE" 1 Thus, according to Deputy Minister the struggle to halt work in the Crimea Please send me information about how to become a member of the \ of Nuclear Energy Aleksandr Lapshin, has continued. UNWLA. I speaking in January, the capacity Ukraine's location close to Eastern In English П In Ukrainian П increase at nuclear power plants in the Europe, where a common expansion Soviet Union is to rise from 34,400 program has developed, and its func­ Чате I I I I megawatts at theend of 1988 to 100,000 tion as the heart of the Soviet metallur­ Address megawatts by the year 2000. An even gical industry, which is the single largest more outrageous figure was cited by the consumer of electricity, have rendered . Phone (^ ministry itself, namely, an additional the authorities intransigent on the Mail to: UNWLA, Inc. -)- capacity increase of 80,000 megawatts subject hitherto. In this sense, the by the end of the century. 108SecondAve., New York, N.V. 10003 decision to halt irrevocably the Chy­ Already the Soviet Union ranks hyryn nuclear plant must be regarded as or call: (212) 533-4646 second in the world behind the United a severe setback to the Soviet nuclear States in the number of its reactors (44), energy prog 'Ш1. No. зо THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 23,1989

there is great detail and a reliance on been elected, Dr. Bilinsky, pre­ Folk artist... drawing, as may be seen in "Country Ukrainian Academy... sident of the Ukrainian Academy of (Continued from page 10) Church" and "Old City in Arabia,"both (Continued from page 4) Arts and Sciences in the U.S., replied: 1973. His later landscapes such as "Hill and the territory had been under Rus­ York, an editor of the of the U.S. "We wanted to accomplish three sian domination since the partition of of Flowers," 1978, and "Summer at B.C.," 1982 are more painting with government journal Problems of Com­ objectives. First, we had to fill a painful Poland in the late 19th century. munism; and Oxana Solovey of St. gap. In the course of the last two years Several portraits of Taras Shev- flowing rhythm and an extraordinarily rich palette. In "Boats in the Box," 1987, Paul, Minn. as many as nine full members of the chenko, a favorite poet often quoted by academy passed away, including the Mr. Stryjek, were included in the the composition with a bird's eye view Elected as senior scholarly collabora­ of the cerullan blue lake and rocky edge Very Rev. Prof. Meletius M. Wojnar, exhibit, as were some works inspired by tors were: the poet Volodymyr Bilajiw stage director Joseph Hirniak, Prof. Shevchenko's poetry such as "Cossacks is very bold and reminiscent of the of Washington and Paulina A. Dan- French artist Dufy of whom Mr. Stryjek Vasyl Gwosdetsky, Prof. Serhij Kra- Crossing the Himalia," 1978, which chuk of Jersey City, N.J. scheninnikow, the publicist and literary shows the kozak leader Hamalia made has probably never heard. "Road Goes Uphill," 1985, completes Mr. Stryjek's Many experts helped to prepare the scholar Yurij Lavrynenko (Dyvnych), famous by Shevchenko's poem of that Prof. Liubov Margolena Hansen, Dr. name, and, therefore, is incorrectly progression from the detailed and balloting. The initiative had been taken recognizable to the intuitively abstract. in the spring of 1988 by the executive Ivan Nowosiwsky, Prof. Ivan 01ek- labelled. "Cossack Hamalia Crossing syshyn and editor John Sweet. the Sea" would be more appropriate as His wonderful paintings of flowers board's membership committee. The the composition has obviously been also often border on the abstract. In committee consists of the president, the "Second, we wanted to formally borrowed from an illustration of that "Gold Flower," 1981, the centrally secretary general, the learned secretary, recognize the scholarly accomplish­ poem to be found in Shevchenko's located plant form radiates red and and three executive board members: ments of older persons who, regretfully, "Kobzar." bronze colors heightened by several Yaroslav Bilinsky, William Omel- the academy had so far overlooked. variations of blue and black so intert­ chenko, Jacob P. Hursky, Olexa Bila- The portrayal of women in na­ "Third, we are building up a base of tional dress in "Canadian National wined that the distinction of gound and niuk, Martha Bohachevsky Chomiak figuration has almost disappeared. The and Jaroslaw Pelensk^. promising scholars of middle age who Ukrainian Exhibition in Saskatoon," have already won high positions at 1974, "Woman from Bukovenia," 1977, whole surface vibrates with the high chroma reds, blues, touches of orange, Commenting on the reason so many American, Canadian or west European (should read Bukovyna) "Farm Wo­ UVAN members of various ranks had universities." man,"' 1979, and "Ukrainian Girl," green and black in "Roses," 1984. 1980, attest to Mr. Stryjek's love of Images have yielded to patterns of Ukrainian costumes with their colorful swirling color and form in "Cherry at the FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM embroidery and intricate designs. It Garden," 1986, with its patches of The Washington Group, an association of Ukrainian American appears that these are not nostalgic cadmium red, and drips of white and Professionals in Greater Washington, is opening its third annual competition images of the past, but are based or Mr. yellow. for awards to be made through its Fellowship program. Stryjek's experiences in Canada be­ Mr. Stryjek has painted peacocks and The purpose of the program is to assist young people of Ukrainian descent cause the embroidery depicted is not of butterflies, as well as other birds and in pursuing prestigious careers as well as to encourage people of any ethnic the Borshchiv region where Mr. Stryjek animals several of which have been origin or nationality to conduct educational or work projects that further spent his youth, but rather of the type included in this exhibit. They are Ukrainian American interests. seen at concerts and celebrations in further examples of Mr. Stryjek's Applicants must be either currently enrolled in an accredited undergra­ Canada. unique vision with a heightened sensi­ duate college or university or be a graduate thereof at the time of application. tivity to colour harmonies, remarkable Mr. Stryjek's interest in the Ukrai­ Fellowship applications and further information are available from the compositions, and lyrical images. address below. Completed applications are due by September 15, 1989. nian community may be seen in such Dmytro Stryjek will be 90 years old paintings as the portraits of Stanley this year. Despite his advanced age he The Washington Group Fellowship Program Konowal, 1978, and Volodymyr Kos- continues to paint prolifically. Prof. P.O. Box 11248 sar, 1981, and in such paintings as Millard has called him "an exile in place Washington, D.C. 20008 "Orthodox Bishop," 1977, and "Bi­ and time" because Mr. Stryjek has shop," 1982, in which he portrays outlived his contemporaries and has Ukrainian Canadian secular and reli­ lived a life of isolation from mainstream ^^^ УКРАЇНСЬКЕ БЮРО gious leaders. Mr. Stryjek conveys the Canadian culture within a small Ukrai­ richness of the bishop's robes through nian community. Yet, his own people flowing chords of high intensity deep SO'^'' ПОДОРОЖЕЙ have denied him the recognition which Марійки Гепьбіґ red blue, and gold that enlarged, as in he has earned in the outside world of the catalogue, can stand on their own as Canadian art. Let us hope that the scope tRaoeL \Г2С abstract expressionist paintings. travelling restrospective exhibition will Mr. Stryjek also paints enchantingly (201) 371Ч004 ш 845 Sanford Ave.. 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July 29 dery, ceramics, wood carving and At Soyuzivka: July 29-30 pysanky. At 2 p.m. there will be a LONG ISLAND, N.Y.: Club Suzy- presentation of Ukrainian songs and Q presents its annual beach party at dances from different regions of KERHONKSON, N.Y. - The followed by a dance to the music Robert Moses State Park, which is Ukraine. The picnic will be held rain Troyanda trio from Toronto will of the Alex and Dorko Band. east of Jones Beach on Long Island's or shine. For further information call entertain Soyuzivka guests with For additional information south shore. The party starts at Anne Petras, (607) 798-0907. Ukrainian songs during the Satur­ about Soyuzivka accommodaT 11 a.m. on the beach off the west end day evening, July 29, concert in tions or programs, please call the of parking lot No. 2. For more the Veselka auditorium. resort at (914) 626-5641. (UNA information and directions call Mike members are entitled to a 10 Drabyk, (718) 204-2655. August 23-26 The program at the UNA resort percent discount on accommoda­ will begin at 8:30 p.m., and will be tions at Soyuzivka.) BROOKLINE, Mass.: The annual TRENTON, NJ.: The Ukrainian Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of American Youth Association is spon­ North and South America religious Club Suzie-Q plans weekend education conference for teachers, soring a zabava, "On A Hot Summer NEW YORK - Club Suzie-Q, a clear their overburdened houses/apart­ Night,'' 9 p.m.-2 a.m. at the St. supervisors and clergy will convene on the campus of Hellenic social group of young Ukrainian profes­ ments by donating an art object, folk George Ukrainian Orthodox Church sionals, will hold its sixth annual Club craft item, or attractive/interesting hall, 839 Yardville-Allentown Road. College/Holy Cross. This year's theme, "Building Relationships in Suzie-Q vacation week at Soyuzivka on household possession that someone Music will be provided by Nove August 12-19. may want to bid for. Non-attendees Pokolinnia from Toronto. Admis­ Christ," will focus on teachers' rela­ tionships to pupils, parents, clergy, Each summer during Club Suzie-Q who would like to donate items for the sion is S25 per person, 21 and over, week, young Ukrainians (age 25 and up) auction may contact: Marichka Sochan, and for minors is S15 per person fellow teachers, self, the community at large and to Jesus Christ. The main from across the U.S. and Canada come 32 Prospect Ave., Woodcliff Lake, N.J. (includes buffet and open bar or soft together at Soyuzivka to meet old 07675,(201)391-2581. drinks). Hotel accommodations are address will be delivered by Bishop Vsevolod of the Ukrainian Orthodox friends in a relaxed vacation at­ For the August 12-19 week. Club available at the nearby Quality Inn mosphere, as well as to make new Suzie-Q participants must arrange their for a discount rate if the "Uke za­ Church in America. Registration opens at noon on August 23, and acquaintances, thereby building both own accommodations directly with the bava" is mentioned, (609) 298-4000. social and professional networks. Last Soyuzivka resort management, as Club Proper photo ID is required. For each day begins with a divine liturgy with congregational participation, summer, some 80 people at:ended. Suzie-Q is an independent group not more information, directions, and Participants this year will come from connected with the resort. Call the advance tickets call Luba, (609) 396- and ends with a vespers service. Registration is SI20, which includes such diverse areas as Toronto, Califor­ resort immediately at (914) 626-5641, as 6540 or 888-0639. materials, three nights' lodging, and nia and Florida, in addition to the many space is limited. (Be sure to specify you nine meals. Following the farewell who hail from the Eastern Seaboard. are with Club Suzie-Q). luncheon on August 26, an optional Club Suzie-Q week, which is not for A participation fee of S25 per person JEWETT, N.Y.: The Mnsic and Art singles only, is full of social and sports is payable to the Club Suzie-Q orga­ Center of Green County will sponsor program of touring Boston's histo­ rical sites and shopping will be activities organized by the participants nizers prior to August 1 (or S30 if paid a concert featuring the duo of Nestor themselves. Sports include tennis, Cybriwsky on cello and Oresta Cy- available. The program concludes after August 1). The first 75 persons to briwsky-Mueller on piano. They will with a divine liturgy, followed by swimming, volleyball, hiking and raft­ register receive a free Club Suzie-Q '89 perform works by Barvinsky, De­ brunch on August 27. For a brochure ing down the Delaware River. Social T-shirt. Those who cannot spare a week bussy, Rachmaninoff, Saint-Seans, and registration form call the De­ activities include dances, a vatra, a of vacation time can come for a week­ and Schumann. The concert, held at partment of Religious Education, cabaret and talent show, and wine end or half a week and get a taste of the Grazhda hall, next to St. John the (617) 566-2329. Accommodations tasting. Also, an important feature of Club Suzie-Q activities. Baptist Church, will begin at 8 p.m. are limited and will be accepted on a the program is a discussion of Ukrai­ For further information, contact the Tickets are S5 for members and first-come-first-serve basis. nian community issues. Club Suzie-Q organizers: Anisa and senior citizens, and S7 for all others. This year, Club Suzie-Q organizers George Mycak (718) 263-7978, Halya are again planning an auction for a Duda (203) 658-7775 and Julie Nesteruk good cause, and asking attendees to (203) ^53-5825. September 1-3 July 30 Constantine Ohanian, vice-president MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL: The Delegation... international, Tambrands Inc., owners PHILADELPHIA: The annual ODUM Ukrainian Youth Organiza­ (Continued from page 3) of the Татрах brand name, spoke of his church picnic at St. Vladimir's tion invites the public to attend its addressed the key stumbling block to experiences in Ukraine. Tambrands Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral will annual convention which boasts an current trade expansion: the lack of recently opened the first tampon plant be held at the Tryzub Sports Club exciting weekend of events. Friday ruble convertibility. in the Soviet Union just outside Kiev. grounds. State and County Line features a Kozaks night-conven­ Dr. Voloshin said he expects to see Mr. Ohanian was very pleased with the roads, Horsham, Pa. A divine li­ tion kickoff party for young adults. additional important legislation being reception he received in Ukraine and turgy will be celebrated at 11 a.m. at Saturday's program includes: a enacted during the coming year which with the people. He noted that the Kiev the grounds, and thereafter, the volleyball tournament, a Twin Cities should help to clarify and simplify many plant is already in production while a picnic will feature Ukrainian foods, tour, and a banquet with Taras gray areas in economic management. Moscow plant is still only in the talking music and dancing, and sports activi­ Romaniuk as main speaker, and a He did not feel that full ruble converti­ stages after two years. ties. For directions and further dance featuring Odnochasnist at bility will be possible before the year The master of ceremonies for the information call (215) 927-8722 or the Hyatt Regency Hotel. S mday's 2000, but predicted that partial conver­ Boston event was George Yurchyshyn, 224-8158. events are: a Church service, a cere­ tibility in various sectors would be president, Mt. Vernon Enterprises Inc. monial review, a luncheon, a concert, achievable in the early 1990s. With over 20 years of international a moonlight boat cruise on the Legal aspects of joint venture legis­ banking experience as senior vice- August б Mississippi River, which will feature lation were addressed by Sergiy Voy- president of the Bank of Boston, Mr. the sounds of the Enchanters. For tovich, associate professor of interna­ Yurchyshyn has recently opened his JOHNSON CITY, N.Y.: St. John's more information contact Natalia tional law at Kiev University and own firm specializing in trade with the Ukrainian Orthodox Church will Lysyj Rieland, (612) 942-6239. Ac­ director of consulting services for Soviet Union and in structuring finance hold its 62nd Ukrainian Day Festival commodations can be obtained at Biznex. He also commented on aspects for complex trade transactions. from noon to 8:30 p.m. The picnic will the Hyatt Regency Hotel in Minnea­ of accounting, repatriation of profits During their tour of Boston, the feature traditional Ukrainian foods polis by calling Lesia Wedlund of and tax issues. Biznex group stayed with local Ukrai­ and exhibits of Ukrainian embroi­ Lifestyles Travel, (800) 533-0071. Finally, Dr. Vladimir Matvienko, nians and was welcomed at a picnic chairman of Prombudbank, the in­ organized in their honor by the Ukrai­ dustry and construction bank of the nian Professionals Association of Bos­ PREVIEW OF EVENTS, a listing of Ukrainian community events opent Ukrainian republic, spoke about re­ ton. Members of the Biznex group also to the public, is a service provided free of ciiarge by The Ukrainian Weekly to cent changes in bank legislation. He joined a presentation on Soviet Trade the Ukrainian community. To have an event listed in this column, please send noted that the possibility of bank­ given by Mr. Yurchyshyn on July 11 for information (type of event, date, time, place, admission, sponsor, etc.)) - ruptcies is forcing banks to change from students of the Ukrainian Summer typed and in the English language - along with the phone number of a person lending in accordance with "the plan" to School at Harvard. who may be reached during daytime hours for additional information, to: seriously analyzing credit risks. His During their visit in the U.S. the Preview of Events, Hie Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, bank is also becoming a vehicle for Bisnex group will concentrate on pub­ N.J. 07302. facilitating industrial restructuring and licizing their three core activities: regrouping in an effort to save floun­ ^ market research in Ukraine; PLEASE NOTE: l^eview items must be received one week before desired dering enterprises. Prombudbank is ^ developing the Ukrainian Interna­ date of publication. No information will be taken over the phone. Preview responsible for about 70 percent of tional School of Business; Items will be published only once (please indicate desired date of publication). domestic currency lending in Ukraine. ^ building interest in their soon-to- All items are published at the discretion of the editorial staff and in Although Dr. Matvienko is not a be-published Quarterly of Leading accordance with available space. member of Biznex, he has been an active Indicators for the Soviet Union, the first sponsor of the group. Soviet attempt to publish such data During a keynote address after lunch, using Western methodology.