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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXIX HE No.KRAINIAN 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine UKRAINET CELEBRATESU 10TH ANNIVERSARY OFW ITS INDEPENDENCE by Roman Woronowycz address of the celebration, a short presentation in which he Kyiv Press Bureau underscored the current readiness of Ukraine’s military force after the completion of extensive organizational KYIV – For a 10th anniversary birthday bash, one day is restructuring, which was followed by the national anthem, not enough. Ukraine decided it needed a week to celebrate, the religious hymn “Bozhe Velykyi Yedynyi” and the and then did so with a fluorish. The culmination came on release of hundreds of white doves into the bright blue sky. August 24 when nearly 50,000 residents of Kyiv came out After that came the goose-stepping soldiers in sharp mil- onto the capital city’s main thoroughfare, the Khreschatyk, itary dress – more than 4,000 in all from the various on a sunny, late summer day to view the largest military branches of the armed forces, law enforcement agencies parade in the country’s decade of existence. and many of the military academies and lyceums. The hard- Three foreign leaders – Russian President Vladimir ware followed, some 300 pieces, led by armored personnel Putin, Polish President Aleksander Kwasniewski and carriers and U.S.-donated Hummers. After that 10 of Macedonian President Boris Trajkovski – stood on the Ukraine’s state-of-the-art main battle tanks, T-84s, which reviewing stand alongside Ukraine’s President Leonid the country claims are on par with any similar piece of Kuchma and much of the country’s government and leg- machinery in the West, rumbled down the Khreschatyk in a islative leadership. Also on hand were representative dele- cloud of diesel smoke. Long-barrelled howitzers and thin- gations from several other countries, including Canada, the nosed Zenit series anti-ballistic missiles on carriers brought United States, China and Chile, as Ukraine first put its mili- up the rear. tary hardware on display and then the talents of its youth. The first part of the two-and-a-half hour show concluded The show was a striking exhibition of that which ostensibly with a flyover of 42 various Ukrainian aircraft, including a assures security now and what will secure its existence in short aerial exercise of MiG-29 fighter jets by the Sokil aer- the future. ial exhibition squadron and the appearance of the world’s Minister of Defense Oleksander Kuzmuk gave the single two largest airplanes, the AN-124 Ruslan and the AN-225 Mria. The finale included a daytime fireworks display, dur- ing which five Ukrainian blue-yellow standards appeared Orthodox mark 950th anniversary from a burst of pyrotechnics and floated downwards under miniature parachutes. of Kyiv’s Pecherska Lavra Singers on parade floats, dancers and colorful pageantry came next, with the spotlight on youngsters, before Ukrainian Olympic champions carrying a huge blue-yellow amid controversy over participants banner and para-Olympic athletes along with more young- sters, these from the various athletic clubs and sports feder- by Roman Woronowycz ations of Ukraine, completed the spectacle with a gymnas- Kyiv Press Bureau tics display before the reviewing stand. Increasingly larger crowds, which reached more than KYIV – While representatives of all the Churches half a million according to police estimates, filled the city of world Orthodoxy gathered at the Pecherska Lavra center as the day continued, culminating in a series of rock the Monastery of the Caves, on August 28 to com- and pop concerts throughout the city in the early evening memorate its 950th anniversary, two of the three hours and a huge fireworks salute to end the day’s events. AP/Viktor Pobedinsky Ukrainian confessions were absent. They were barred For Ukrainians the party officially began the previous from taking part in the celebration of one of A statue symbolizing independent Ukraine stands Orthodoxy’s most holy shrines because they are con- (Continued on page 13) atop an ornate column in Kyiv's central square. sidered “uncanonical.” The two alienated Ukrainian Churches – the Ukrainian Orthodox Church-Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC- KP) and the Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox Church (UAOC) – held separate morning liturgies at their respective cathedrals because officials of the Russian Orthodox Church in Ukraine, the UOC – Moscow Patriarchate (UOC-MP), said they would not allow their representatives onto the grounds of the Monastery of the Caves, which the UOC-MP controls. Both the UOC-KP and the UAOC are not recog- nized by world Orthodoxy because they broke with the Russian Church without permission and without consulting the Ecumenical Patriarchate in Constantinople. Later that same day the badly fractured Orthodox Church of Ukraine jointly, if awkwardly, commemo- rated the event at a state celebration. There, President Leonid Kuchma told the leaders of the three Ukrainian Orthodox Churches at the Shevchenko Opera House that spirituality is the strength of the nation, and ultimately the state, and called on the religious leaders to make an effort to resolve their differences. “I call the Churches and their leaders to discussion. Each has its own viewpoint and opinion, but the AP/Valery Soloviev greater good is the well-being of the nation,” stressed Seen at the beginning of the gala concert at the Ukraina Palace of Culture on August 23 are: (from right) Mr. Kuchma. “Ambitions and misunderstandings Ukraine's President Leonid Kuchma with his wife, Liudmyla, President Vladimir Putin of Russia, Verkhovna (Continued on page 20) Rada Chairman Ivan Pliusch, President Aleksander Kwasniewski of Poland, Ukraine's Prime Minister Anatolii Kinakh, and President Boris Trajkovski of Macedonia. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Kuchma speaks about achievements of independence NATO hails Ukraine’s 10th anniversary United States will not introduce trade sanc- by Jan Maksymiuk such as they could be.” But, he added, tions against Ukraine over video piracy, RFE/RL Poland, Belarus and Ukraine Report “great deeds are [usually] accompanied by BRUSSELS – NATO on August 24 con- Ukrainian Television reported. According to great difficulties.” gratulated Ukraine on the 10th anniversary Mr. Pascual, Washington is displeased with “Independent Ukraine came into being President Kuchma took advantage of the of its independence from the Soviet Union the way Kyiv is combating video piracy, but ultimately and irrevocably,” President solemn occasion to stress his own role in and urged Kyiv to stay on the path of eco- the U.S. government has decided to wait on Leonid Kuchma said in Kyiv on August 23 Ukraine’s transformation: “As the head of nomic and political reforms, Reuters report- the measure. Ambassador Pascual noted at a gala meeting to mark the 10th anniver- state, I have demonstrated to Ukrainian ed. “Since 1991, NATO and Ukraine have that if legislators adopt tough copyright sary of the country’s independence. society and the entire world my dedication made great strides in developing a special laws in September, there will be no sanc- Mr. Kuchma said some 17 million young to the lawful, generally accepted democratic relationship in a Europe that has overcome tions, and terms for Ukrainian imports into people have been educated in schools and principles of resolving the problems [that the dividing lines of the past,” the Atlantic the United States will merely be amended educational institutions of independent surfaced during Ukraine’s transformation],” alliance said in a statement. “NATO will slightly. “The U.S. might introduce a duty Ukraine. “We have a potentially powerful he said. continue to support independent, democrat- of up to 3 percent on some types of human resource, not burdened with canons The Ukrainian Weekly, a respected ic and market-oriented Ukraine and encour- Ukrainian products. However, this will not of the past, which is capable of taking publication of the Ukrainian diaspora, ages Ukraine to take the reform process for- take place today, and Ukraine’s losses will responsibility for the future,” Interfax quot- interviewed a number of Ukrainian politi- ward, including in the critical field of stand at some $20 million in this case. At ed the Ukrainian president as saying. cians “from different points on the defense reform,” the statement said. the moment, there are more important Mr. Kuchma stressed that the nation’s Ukrainian political horizon” on what they (RFE/RL Newsline) issues than trade sanctions,” the envoy stat- main achievement in the past 10 years is the ed. (RFE/RL Newsline) peaceful way in which Ukraine’s independ- think is the greatest achievement of Poland, France, Germany greet Ukraine Ukraine’s 10 years of independence. The ence has been established. TV cameraman beaten in Luhansk “One thing is beyond doubt: the Weekly’s correspondent reported in the KYIV – On the eve of the 10th anniver- Ukrainian state has never taken up arms paper’s August 26 issue: “The response, sary of Ukraine’s independence, the foreign LUHANSK – Unidentified attackers on against its citizens, and its soldiers have not although less than enthusiastic and opti- ministers of France, Germany and Poland August 27 beat Oleksii Movsesian, a cam- fought against other countries,” President mistic, nonetheless succinctly explains an sent a joint letter to the Ukrainian Foreign eraman of the independent Efir-1 television Kuchma said. incontrovertible fact: State independence Affairs Ministry, Polish and Ukrainian in Luhansk, into unconsciousness, after Mr. Kuchma noted, however, that this is in and of itself by far the most impor- media reported on August 21. The letter which he was hospitalized, Interfax report- peaceful way of building Ukraine’s inde- tant achievement for a Ukrainian nation underscores Ukraine’s importance as a ed the next day. Police reportedly arrested pendence has had its price, too. “We were that suffered over 300 years of imperial European country and expresses support for several participants in the scuffle. Efir-1 forced to make grave compromises with hegemony, according to the politicians we Ukraine’s efforts toward rapprochement Director Tetiana Kozhanovska suggested enemies of democracy, private ownership, queried. Everything else is secondary and with European structures. (RFE/RL that Mr. Movsesian could have been beaten free entrepreneurship, [as well as] of the simply follows logically from that which Newsline) for Efir-1’s regular critical reporting on independence and statehood,” he said. happened first.” activities of the Luhansk City Council and The Ukrainian leader admitted that “the From July 25 to August 5, the GfK-USM Officials tapped for European integration Luhansk Mayor Volodymyr Landyk. Last polling center conducted a survey among results of the decade [of independence] are KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma has week the station showed Mr. Landyk physi- not such as we would like to see them or 1,000 Ukrainians on their assessment of the cally assaulting Mr. Movsesian as he shot first decade of independent Ukraine. Of appointed Vice Prime Minister Vasyl Rohovyi as Ukraine’s authorized represen- tape of City Council discussions. Mr. those polled, 32.2 percent said “not every- Movsesian later complained to police about Jan Maksymiuk is the Belarus, thing took place [in independent Ukraine] tative for European integration and Vice Ukraine and Poland specialist on the Minister for Foreign Affairs Oleksander the attack. (RFE/RL Newsline) staff of RFE/RL Newsline. (Continued on page 16) Chalyi as state secretary of the Foreign Kuchma: Aleksandrov murder is solved Affairs Ministry in charge of European inte- gration. Last week Mr. Kuchma issued an KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma told edict renaming the Economy Ministry the journalists on August 25 that the investiga- Anniversary of failed coup contains many ironies Ministry of Economy and European tion into the murder of television journalist by Kathleen Knox country,” she said. Integration Issues. (RFE/RL Newsline) Ihor Aleksandrov is nearing completion and RFE/RL Newsline What followed instead was disillusion- that those who killed Mr. Aleksandrov as ment for many. Economic reforms swept U.S. wants democratic Ukraine well as those who ordered the killing are On August 20, 1991, Russian journalist away personal savings, and powerful busi- known. Meanwhile, Deputy Procurator KYIV – U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Yevgenia Albats was sitting in the offices of ness tycoons – known as the “oligarchs” – General Serhii Vynohradov said the same for European and Eurasian Affairs the Moskovskie Novosti (Moscow News), bought up large chunks of industry and day that one suspect in the Aleksandrov faxing reports on the events unfolding in Elizabeth Jones said in Kyiv on August 24 exerted influence over government policy. case has been arrested. Mr. Vynohradov did Moscow to other newspapers around the that support for a democratic and market- According to Ms. Albats, many in Russia not name the suspect or the possible world. oriented Ukraine underlies U.S. policies believe today that the current administration motives behind the crime. (RFE/RL The day before, the group of hard-line toward Kyiv, Interfax reported. Ms. Jones of President Vladimir Putin is a kind of vin- Newsline) conspirators – including Vice-President dication of the failed coup. said that one of the most important of Gennadii Yanayev and KGB chief Vladimir “Many of those who came to power Ukraine’s challenges is to lay foundations Trade union body joins opposition Kryuchkov – had formed a state emergency now, [Putin’s] colleagues from the KGB, for a market economy, including the adop- committee in a bid to seize power and also KYIV – The Confederation of Free see the current situation as their victory,” tion of tax and land codes, as well as laws had attempted to shut down all independent Trade Unions of Ukraine on August 27 Ms. Albats said. “They openly say in con- to protect intellectual property rights. Ms. newspapers. “The three of us reporters decided to join the anti-presidential Forum versation that they got back into power, that Jones also stressed the need for Ukraine to were sitting in the newspaper office and for National Salvation, an electoral bloc of they have gained back what they lost 10 pass a new election law and ensure freedom writing leaflets and sending information to the democratic opposition led by former years ago.” of speech. (RFE/RL Newsline) newspapers around the globe,” Ms. Albats Vice Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, This is certainly the spin that the surviv- said. “We were stunned that we were Envoy says U.S. will not employ sanctions UNIAN reported. The confederation’s ing – and amnestied – plotters are giving on allowed to do this. It was still the Soviet leader, Mykhailo Volynets, recently the event 10 years later. At a news confer- Union and international faxes worked. KYIV – U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine People from the United States were able to ence last month, co-conspirator and former Carlos Pascual on August 24 said the (Continued on page 19) reach us. No soldiers or KGB guys came Soviet Prime Minister Valentin Pavlov said into the Moskovskie Novosti office, even that President Putin’s administration is car- though we were calling the offices of all rying on the work the plotters had tried to FOUNDED 1933 coup leaders. During this night it became start 10 years ago – that is, to restore control clear that something went wrong for those over the country. Mr. Putin hosted one of THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY who tried to conduct the coup.” the plotters – his former boss at the KGB, An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., By the next evening the coup had failed, Mr. Kryuchkov – at the Kremlin for his a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. 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Mr. Putin’s position is that these normal, civilized, lawful, democratic people’s hearts were in the right place, and The Ukrainian Weekly Archive: www.ukrweekly.com he sympathized with their aim of trying to maintain the union, but that they went about The Ukrainian Weekly, September 2, 2001, No. 35, Vol. LXIX Kathleen Knox is a correspondent for Copyright © 2001 The Ukrainian Weekly RFE/RL. (Continued on page 16) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 3 INTERVIEW: Borys Tarasyuk on the conduct of Ukraine’s foreign relations

The following interview with Borys Tarasyuk, former a dominating country over Ukraine. If these attempts are minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine, was conducted in not going to dominate Russian foreign policy, we may mid-July at the Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute. Mr. expect a more or less smooth development of the relation- Tarasyuk has been named the Petro Jacyk Distinguished ship between both countries. Fellow in Ukrainian Studies at HURI this year to work on a It will certainly be different if Russia’s objective is to book on Ukrainian foreign policy and international rela- establish control or domination over Ukraine, as well as tions. In connection with this project, he spent two weeks at over other countries of the former Soviet bloc, as official Harvard this summer and will return in the fall semester to policy. continue his research and writing. During his summer visit What Russia’s objectives are, these used to be the objec- Mr. Tarasyuk also lectured to students at the Harvard tives of the former Soviet Union: to keep control not only Ukrainian Summer Institute and consulted with scholars at within the Soviet Union but over Central and Eastern HURI and other Harvard centers devoted to international Europe, which the Soviet Union lost. affairs. But the enlargement of NATO is actually endangering One of the most respected Ukrainian figures on the the restoration of that control, not of the former Soviet world stage, Mr. Tarasyuk has been responsible for much of Union, but by Russia over Central and Eastern Europe in the success in Ukraine’s conduct of its foreign relations the long term. So that is why Russia is so hysterically, I over the first decade of its independence. His diplomatic would say, opposed to the idea of NATO enlargement, activities began in the mid-1970s, and by 1991 he had because it would mean, in a strategic, long-term perspec- gained extensive experience both in the Ministry of Foreign tive, its complete loss of the possibility of restoring control Affairs of the Ukrainian SSR and at Ukraine’s Permanent over Central and Eastern Europe. Mission to the United Nations. His experience and his remarkable personal qualities What role could Ukraine’s participation in GUUAM served Ukraine well in the various positions Mr. Tarasyuk [Georgia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and held over the 10 years since independence, including those Moldovia – a group formally founded in 1996 as a polit- of vice minister for foreign affairs, ambassador to the ical, economic and strategic alliance] play in the coun- Benelux countries and liaison ambassador to NATO, and try’s eventual integration into Europe? other important posts. From April 1998 to October 2000 Mr. Tarasyuk was minister of foreign affairs of Ukraine. I would not say just Ukraine’s participation, but He is the founder and director of the Institute for Euro- Ukraine’s leadership. I would say without exaggeration that Borys Tarasyuk Atlantic Cooperation, and director of the Institute of Social the leadership of Ukraine in GUUAM is designed to bring Sciences and International Relations at the Inter-Regional Ukraine closer to Europe. If we look at the other constituent Caucasus countries and Central Asia to China. Academy of Personnel Management, both in Kyiv. countries of GUUAM, they are at a less prepared level for Did you leave your post in September 2000 with a The interview below was conducted, transcribed and European integration than Ukraine. So they are not the cata- sense of unfinished business? If so, do you foresee con- edited for The Ukrainian Weekly by two students of the lyst for Ukraine’s drawing closer to Europe. tinuing what you began under a future government? Harvard Ukrainian Summer Institute: Cyril (Kyrylo) I would look at this issue rather in geopolitical terms. It is Ukraine’s, so to say, destiny to carry out the role of leader Horiszny, doctoral candidate in contemporary history at I spent two years, five months and 12 days as foreign for countries like GUUAM having similar political security the Sorbonne in Paris, and Anna Fournier, Ph.D. candidate minister. Indeed, I did and do have the feeling that I was views, especially regarding the CIS. There is a kind of in anthropology at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. prevented from finishing – not finishing, it is impossible to – Lubomyr Hajda, associate director, HURI. strategic and regional obligation for Ukraine to become a leader of such countries. finish such things, but from implementing my plans as Do you share Zbigniew Brzezinski’s view of a And at the same time, this association serves as a kind of leader of Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry. Even for the fall of 2000 I had specific plans for trips European geopolitical union that ends at Ukraine’s east- counterweight to the influence of another center within the similar to the one I made to Latin America in the spring of ern border with Russia? CIS, that is Russia. And only together with Ukraine, which forms the core of this association, can those countries repre- 1999. On my itinerary were African countries with substan- I think that this is the only, that this is the best, scenario sent a counterweight to Russia’s integrationist policies con- tial potential as markets for Ukrainian goods. The program for Ukraine’s development in the future. Ukraine should ducted through the CIS. was already fixed, and it is a pity that my successor did not exploit this possibility. After all, these were not Mr. finally find its natural place in Europe, because Ukraine In addition, the GUUAM countries are quite natural Tarasyuk’s interests, but the interests of Ukraine. Similarly, never was and is not a Eurasian country like Russia. partners for the realization of what is actually an interconti- I had planned a trip to Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Yes, I Ukraine is obviously a European country. Historically, nental project, the project known within the European did have plans in foreign policy that did not materialize, Ukraine belonged to Europe. Union as the TRACECA project [Trans-Caucasus trans- unfortunately, because I was prevented from realizing them. Now we are in the process of returning to Europe. Not portation corridor] and known in history as the Old Silk Thus, I do have a feeling of unfinished business which I geographically, but rather conceptually, politically, econom- Road from Europe to Asia. Supported by the European ically. In terms of security policy also we are returning to Union, this project connects Europe, via Ukraine, the (Continued on page 25) Europe. So here I can only support the prediction of Brzezinski that the eastern borders of Ukraine may be the borders of the European Union. The problem is that Ukraine already long ago declared its intention to join the European Union, but without any adequate response from Photo exhibit in Senate building dedicated to Chornobyl’s 15th anniversary the European Union. That is the problem. Conceptually, we still are in the process of debate with the European Union, during which Ukraine is claiming to become part of the EU – that is, being a future member of the EU – whereas the EU is still having doubts about the prospect of Ukraine’s membership. So that is the major problem, a conceptual problem. For the United States, there is no conceptual problem of where Ukraine should be in the future. For example, the position was recently expressed by President [George W.] Bush that if the people in Ukraine are claiming that they belong to Europe, so let it be, let us support Ukraine. But there is no adequate response from Europe. How do you envision the relations between Russia and Ukraine during the next 10 years? In principle, I see no alternative to Ukraine and Russia having a friendly, good-neighborly relationship. No alterna- tive. I exclude any possibility of a military confrontation between the two. We have to take into account that the nature and status of the relationship between them is of sig- nificance not only to themselves but to the whole of Europe, if not the world, because the condition of that rela- tionship depends not only on the stability between these two countries and their peoples, but stability in Central and Eastern Europe, and in Europe as a whole. So the relation- ship between Ukraine and Russia is a very important sub- WASHINGTON – The Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund and photographer Joseph Sywenkyj on July 16 ject of European policy and of geopolitics. opened a four-day photography exhibit in the Rotunda of the Russell Senate Building, across the street from Having said this, I need to mention that we may see in the U.S. Capitol. The exhibit marking the 15th anniversary of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster was sponsored by the future a continuation of debates between the two coun- U.S. Sen. Robert Torricelli of New Jersey. It featured images from several Ukrainian hospitals and orphanages tries, which sometimes may take a heated tone. But, at the that are providing treatment for children stricken with cancer and birth defects. Mr. Sywenkyj captured these same time, taking into account the conditions I explained photographs while on assignment for CCRF during the summer of 2000. Among those in attendance were rep- earlier, we may expect the gradual settlement of disputes resentatives of the Embassy of Ukraine, U.S.-Ukraine Foundation, Commission on Security and Cooperation in between Ukraine and Russia. The major question is Europe, Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, U.S. Library of Congress, Ukrainian American whether Russia will eventually abandon its quest to become Coordinating Council, The Washington Group and spokespersons for CCRF. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35 Laryssa Blaha of Whitestone, N.Y., is chosen as Miss Soyuzivka 2002 by Andrew Nynka is a member of UNA Branch 269. Lesia Bida, first runner-up, of KERHONKSON, N.Y. – If four contest- Jenkintown, Pa., is starting her senior year ants weren’t enough to raise the anxiety of at St. Basil Academy, where she is active in this year’s participants of the Miss sports, language and drama clubs, and has Soyuzivka contest on August 11, the four an active interest in music. Ms. Bida has additional candidates that entered just been inducted into the National Honors before the registration deadline must have Society, the Who’s Who and the principal’s added to the uncertainty of the outcome. list. Ms. Bida is a member of UNA Branch However, it did indeed provide for yet 231. another wonderful Miss Soyuzivka pag- Second runner-up Natalie Rojowsky of eant. Brooklyn, N.Y., attends Pace University, Miss Soyuzivka 2002 is Laryssa Blaha where she is studying marketing. She is a of Whitestone, N.Y., who at the age of 19 is member of SUM and sings in the SUM preparing for her second year at Iona choir Prolisok as well as in the church College, having achieved dean’s list recog- choir. Ms. Rojowsky was valedictorian of nition. Ms. Blaha is a member of the the class of 1998 at St. George Academy. Ukrainian American Youth Association She is a member of UNA Branch 130. (SUM) and the SUM choir Prolisok, and The evening was emceed by Ms. participates in various sports, dance groups Wasylyk and coordinated by UNA Advisor Andrew Nynka and clubs. Ms. Blaha is a member of Stephanie Hawryluk. Miss Soyuzivka 2002 Larysa Blaha. Branch 86 of the Ukrainian National Association. The Miss Soyuzivka contest is held annually at the Ukrainian National Association’s Soyuzivka resort and is pre- ceded by an evening dance from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. with the judges’ decision coming just after midnight. The evening featured the music of Tempo orchestra, who entertained the guests well into the night. The judges, Alex Chudolij, UNA Advisor; Bohdana Puzyk, Soyuzivka activi- ties director; and Marianne Wasylyk, former Miss Soyuzivka 1993, were presented with an obviously difficult consideration. As Saturday evening turned into Sunday morn- ing, the judges arrived at a decision on the winner, but voted a tie for first runner-up. Daria Krycki, first runner-up, of Clifton, N.J., has finished her first year at Lock Haven University where she is active in dance and physical therapy, and has achieved dean’s list honors. Ms. Krycki is also a member of SUM, sings in her church choir, and is active in various sports, dance groups and volunteer activities. Ms. Krycki The new Miss Soyuzivka (right) with runners-up (from left) Natalie Rojowsky, Daria Krycki and Lesia Bida.

Children enjoy Ukrainian heritage and fun at Soyuzivka camp KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Fifty children resort’s own Hutsul and Odesa nights, Bohdanka Puzyk, Nadia Hrynovetz and UNA Advisor and Branch 88 Secretary ages 4-10 took part in this year’s one- where they ate and danced and were Tatiana Flis, and Lesia Bida, Andrij Stephanie Hawryluk was present to give week Chemney Fun Center day camp at entertained with live Ukrainian music. Kedyuluch and Karolina Kalinowski each camper a gift and a certificate from Soyuzivka, enjoying arts and crafts, On Saturday, July 14, the camp con- served as counselors. Parents of the Soyuzivka. Former manager of sports, singing and Ukrainian dancing. cluded with a program at the Veselka campers also assisted as “helping hands” Soyuzivka Dan Slobodian and UNWLA Other activities included singing and Hall called “How the Veselka Got Its during the weeklong program. President Irena Kurowycky were in atten- roasting marshmallows at a bonfire, the Colors.” The story was created and nar- At the closing ceremonies UNA First dance to watch their grandchildren per- Chemney Camp Olympics and a field trip rated by camp director Marianka Vice-President Stefko Kuropas thanked form in the program. to a nearby farm where children picked Wasylyk. All the campers sang through- the camp director, Ms. Wasylyk, and the Ms. Wasylyk thanked the parents and blueberries, enjoyed a hayride and visited out the story, and when the Veselka final- counselors for their dedication to management of Soyuzivka, John Flis, a petting zoo. ly got its colors the campers danced. Ukrainian children. He also urged parents John Kocur and Sonia Semanyszyn, for The children and their parents were Ukrainian dance instruction by Andrew to continue coming to Soyuzivka and all their help and wished everyone a safe also treated to the sights and sounds of Oprysko was part of the campers’ daily stressed the importance of their member- trip home and “Do pobachennia” until the Ukrainian National Association schedule. Other camp assistants included ship in the UNA. next year.

Children enjoy blueberry picking at Kelder Farm. A scene from the program titled “How the Veselka Got Its Colors.” No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 5

COMMUNITY CELEBRATIONS: Wildwood marks Ukrainian Independence Day by Zenon Halkowycz WILDWOOD CREST, N.J. – The third full week of August is known as “Ukie Week” in Wildwood Crest, N.J. Many Ukrainians from the tri-state area, as well as Canada and beyond, converge on Wildwood for fun in the sun. The time spent is rewarding: old friendships are renewed, new relationships are formed, Plast and SUM youths are spot- ted speaking to each other in Ukrainian. This year’s celebration of the 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence was unique. For the past decade, Ukrainians have been celebrating Ukrainian Independence Day in their own small way on the beach. This year called for something special. Michael Koziupa, a known communi- ty activist, started organizing Ukrainians on the beach, in the motels and just about anyplace there were Ukrainians. Olenka Ukrainian Americans gather on the beach at Wildwood Crest, N.J., to celebrate Ukraine’s independence anniversary. Halkowycz made posters announcing were already waiting. There, both this event and with the help of City Ukrainians and non-Ukrainians were Councilman Stefan Tatarenko of Clifton, waiting to see what was going to happen. N.J., placed them strategically in various Orest Temnycky and his family had locations with Ukrainian and American made a giant “tryzub” (or trident, the flags. national emblem of Ukraine) in the sand. On Friday, August 24, at 2 p.m., Mr. Everyone made a giant circle with Mr. Koziupa stood with a large Ukrainian Koziupa in the middle holding the flag in front of the Park Lane Motel. Ukrainian flag. Slavko Kuziw, a well-known Ukrainian Zenon Halkowycz opened the festivi- businessman, filled blue and yellow bal- ties by reminding all that Ukraine’s 10th loons with helium and distributied them anniversary of independence should be to the children gathered with their par- celebrated joyfully and by noting that ents for the march to the beach for the through the years all had contributed to festivities. its success. A group of about 15 people started The master of ceremonies introduced walking towards the beach. Once on the Stefan Tatarenko. Holding an American sands, the Ukrainian college students and flag, he reminded the gathered youths who gather at the rear of the Ukrainians that they are also Americans beach started to join the march. By the and asked a young boy to lead all in the time the group reached the beach area “Pledge of Allegiance.” near the water there were close to a hun- Mr. Halkowycz then introduced Mr. dred people in the march. At the water’s Leading the celebration in front of a sand tryzub are: (from left) George Huk, edge another group of about a hundred (Continued on page 24) Stefan Tatarenko, Anna and Michael Koziupa, and Zenon Halkowycz.

UNA awards more than $16,000 in scholarships to university students by Peter Steciuk majoring in broadcast journalism and minoring in government at the University of PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian Maryland at College Park. National Association has awarded more • The Joseph Wolk Scholarship, carry- than $16,000 in scholarships to 129 college ing a $750 stipend, was awarded to Tonya students throughout the United States and Kornylo (UNA Branch 367), 19, of Canada for the 2000-2001 academic year. Rochester, N.Y., a sophomore majoring in The recipients, all members of the UNA, political science at Russell Sage College. submitted applications in late May for con- Larissa Babij Rishi Barran Julie Erickson • The $1,000 Jarosewycz Scholarship sideration by the UNA Scholarship was awarded to Halyna Salabay (UNA Committee, consisting of Treasurer Stefan Branch 269), 20, of Jersey City, N.J., a jun- Kaczaraj, Auditor Yaroslav Zaviysky and Advisor Vasyl Luchkiv. ior majoring in psychology and minoring in This year’s UNA scholarships add to the women’s studies and art history at Rutgers more than $1.78 million awarded by the University. UNA since 1946, continuing its tradition of Five students were awarded the $500 supporting the education and development Blackstone Scholarships: of today’s Ukrainian American and • Julie Erickson (UNA Branch 206), 21, Ukrainian Canadian youth. of Woonsocket, R.I., a senior majoring in The Scholarship Committee awarded human development and family studies and $100 to each of 36 incoming freshmen, minoring in psychology at the University of $125 to each of 30 sophomores, $150 to Rhode Island; • Karen Erickson (UNA Branch 206), each of 25 juniors and $175 to each of 29 Karen Erickson Nicholas Hull Tonya Kornylo seniors. 19, of Woonsocket, R.I., a sophomore The nine remaining recipients, whose majoring in athletic training and minoring applications required a personal statement, in nutrition at Ithaca College; were awarded special scholarships, entitling • J. Nicholas Hull (UNA Branch 241), them to greater financial assistance from the 20, of St. Petersburg, Fla., a junior with a UNA. These special awards were designat- double major in Slavic studies and history ed as follows. at Brown University; • The Joseph and Dora Galandiuk • Halyna Kosovay (UNA Branch 277), Scholarship, in the amount of $2,000, was 18, of West Hartford, Conn., a sophomore awarded to Larissa Babij (UNA Branch majoring in psychology and minoring in 387), 21, of Manchester, Ct., a senior major- advertising at the University of ing in architecture at Barnard College. Connecticut; and • The $750 Vera Stangl Scholarship was • Stephanie Kun (UNA Branch 206), 19, awarded to Rishi Barran (UNA Branch of Herndon, Va., a sophomore majoring in 777), 20, of Auburn, N.Y., a sophomore telecommunications at Ohio University. Halyna Kosovay Stephanie Kun Halyna Salabay 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Celebrating the 10th In tribute to the late Anatol Kurdydyk, The gala celebrations in Kyiv of the 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s independ- ence assumed many forms: public and private, official and unofficial, those for “a mere editor of the Ukrainian press” the elite, those to which one had to have an official invitation... by R. L. Chomiak permission from the U.S. military gov- Our focus in this piece is the truly public celebrations, the ones we witnessed ernment to publish. A real estate lawyer on the streets of Ukraine’s capital city as we opted to be “z narodom” – with the “Anatol Kurdydyk, 95, longtime edi- from Omaha or a department store man- people. The centerpiece of those celebrations was independent Ukraine’s largest tor...,” I read in The Ukrainian Weekly of ager from Brooklyn in the uniform of military parade ever – with over 4,000 military personnel and cadets marching July 15, had passed away. U.S. Army captain or major wasn’t really and 300 military vehicles rumbling down the Khreschatyk, as well as a flyover He was that – longtime, and full-time, sure what these displaced persons in of fighter jets, helicopters and the two largest cargo planes in the world. Yes, it and he let nothing deter him in that quest, refugee camps were up to. His permis- was a military display that some might find reminiscent of Soviet times, but it although his early years in journalism sion to publish wasn’t always routine. was also a manifestation of pride in Ukraine and its potential in terms of its peo- were full of deterrents. One of the Ukrainian newspapers Mr. ple and their talent. I read about Mr. Kurdydyk’s death in Kurdydyk edited was set in Latin charac- To Ukraine’s credit, the August 24 parade also celebrated the country’s myriad Kyiv, and I couldn’t suppress a smirk, ters; the nearby print shop didn’t have ethnic groups and its folk ensembles, its athletes and its youth, as well as its his- because in Ukraine today journalists any Cyrillic fonts. But the paper came tory and culture. Perhaps one of the most inspiring moments of the parade was whimper continually about how bad out with the authorization of the military Lysenko’s beautiful religious hymn, “Prayer for Ukraine” (“Bozhe Velykyi things are – this in their own country, authorities, and Ukrainian refugees Yedynyi, nam Ukrainu khrany...” – lyrics by Konysky) whose strains were heard which publishes 5,127 periodicals, of bought it, and read it, and talked about it. down the Khreschatyk at the start of the festivities that day. which 2,128 are newspapers and 2,296 When he came to Toronto, Mr. The parade’s onlookers included all segments of Ukrainian society, people of are magazines, plus all kinds of periodic Kurdydyk helped revive a newspaper various ethnic origins and representatives from various Ukrainian groups from collections of scholarly articles, various that had an old linotype and an old press, beyond the borders of Ukraine. Uniformed members of youth groups were pres- bulletins, calendars and digests. (The fig- but no staff or readers, and a name from ent to watch the parade. Plast members from Ukraine and the United States, and ures are those of Ukraine’s State 1920s and 1930s socialist activism: other points abroad, mingled; a large contingent of SUMivtsi participating in a Committee on Information Policy). Ukrainskyi Robitnyk (Ukrainian Toiler). worldwide Zlet was in attendance. It was a day for all to celebrate. Mr. Kurdydyk began writing profession- There was the new publisher, who also The festivities on the Khreschatyk actually began with the official re-opening ally in western Ukraine, then annexed by set type and ran the printing press, and on August 23 of Independence Square and the unveiling of a new monument, a Poland, whose policy was to hinder Mr. Kurdydyk, who was the editor and 62-meter-high column topped by a somewhat mysterious woman. Just who she Ukrainian publications in myriad ways, but writer. And they acquired a piece of mod- was, the public did not seem to know. Officially, however, the structure is known primarily through taxation and censorship, ern equipment, a German Klischograf, as the monument to Ukraine’s independence. So be it. The celebrations contin- with occasional jailings. Yet the newspa- that reproduced photographs directly on ued the next day with more concerts and other events as the city center and, pers, magazines, journals and books were plastic plates for printing. Kurdydyk was indeed, all parts of the city, were buzzing with people from near and far. The published, bought and read thanks to the as happy about this machine as a child Ukrainian and Russian languages, among others, could be heard throughout, and efforts of people like Anatol Kurdydyk with a new toy, because he could make Ukrainian citizens and guests of all backgrounds were seen proudly wearing (and their publishers who even made a his newspaper more interesting for the blue-and-yellow neckerchiefs and headbands, and waving Ukrainian flags. profit, despite the taxes and a real police- readers with photographs, without the During these festive days the Khreschatyk was bedecked with colorful bill- state atmosphere for uppity Ukrainians). cumbersome and expensive chemical boards that greeted the public and Ukraine: “Greetings on Independence Day” Then came the Germans with their process for making photo “cuts” then in “On your holiday, dear Ukraine.” Others exhorted the public, in poet Volodymyr Third Reich. They allowed a limited use. Later, with more investment from Sosiura’s words, to “Love Ukraine” – a patriotic poem for which the Soviets number of Ukrainian publications, but slightly richer recent Ukrainian immi- once had branded him as a “bourgeois nationalist.” the Propaganda Ministry supervisors grants, Ukrainian Toiler became the Even commercial establishments got into the act. Perhaps most notable was gave strict instructions: these publica- flashier Vilne Slovo, also known as the Reebok shop on the city’s main boulevard which offered eloquent greetings tions had to cater to maids, drivers, “Kurdydyk’s paper.” on Independence Day to: “All those who are lucky to have been born Ukrainian, mechanics and cooks. No intellectual Anatol Kurdydyk’s journalism was who learned at least a few new Ukrainian words during the last 10 years, who exercises, no philosophizing, no high infectious. He had a way of involving root for our team at the Olympics, who vote in the elections, who love the culture, and certainly no straying from people as investors, as writers, as read- Carpathians, who believe that their future is here, who will never leave this land the Nazi party line. ers. I knew him in Lviv when I was a for the sake of illusory promises of the good life abroad, who are Ukrainian not Yet here, too, Mr. Kurdydyk and peo- child and read his publications, because only because of a stamp in a passport or even despite a stamp in a passport.” ple like him found ways to get around he was a close friend of my parents. It was an inclusive and inspiring message marking the first decade of the restrictions, writing and editing stuff When we met again in Toronto and he Ukraine’s independence. “Mnohaya Lita, Ukraino!” And “Mnohaya Lita” to all that people of various social strata read learned that I wrote for Plast and school your people, whoever and wherever they may be. eagerly. publications, he immediately suggested I Wherever he wrote – in publications write for him. It was in the 1950s, and I edited by someone else or in those he edit- made the “big press,” as the Hamilton, ed – Mr. Kurdydyk always sought to Ontario, correspondent – with useful Sept. engage his reader, to keep the reader’s guidance from Mr. Kurdydyk, my mentor. Turning the pages back... interest. And he really liked what he was A few years later, when I was in my doing. Everything interested him – from senior year in college, Mr. Kurdydyk 8 postage stamps to theater, from politics to called me and asked me to come to icons – and he enjoyed sharing it with his Toronto. “Dragan and Halychyn are com- readers in exciting and interesting ways. ing and I want you to meet them,” he Twelve years ago, The Ukrainian Weekly reported on the 1989 Unlike many in today’s independent said. Anthony Dragan, editor-in-chief of historic congress in Kyiv that formally declared the establish- Ukraine, people like Mr. Kurdydyk never Svoboda, and Dmytro Halychyn, presi- ment of the Popular Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova, or had any doubt about who they were or dent of the Ukrainian National Rukh. According to eyewitness reports, the event stirred a where they were. There may have been Association, were on a business trip in packed hall to joyful tears and fraternal embraces as all present sang the words of white-and-red Polish flags overhead or Canada. Mr. Kurdydyk had learned that Taras Shevchenko’s “Testament.” huge red Nazi flags with swastikas in they also were looking for someone to The following is based on the first news story about the founding of Rukh. white circles on building facades, but work on The Ukrainian Weekly, and he * * * they knew they were Ukrainians and in thought it should be me. They came; we Ukraine; the absence of independence or met; he talked me up. Later I applied for The three-day congress, held at Kyiv’s Polytechnical Institute on September 8-10, self-rule to them was a temporary aberra- the job formally, and on July 5, 1960, I was punctuated with one emotional moment after another, as well as with moments of tion. No time for tears or whimpering. was working for The Weekly, my first unprecedented candor, in a republic that continues to struggle under the forces of stag- After World War II in Germany, with full-time job, and for Svoboda in a pinch. nation and repression, according to various sources. the infrastructure destroyed, Kurdydyk The obituary notice said Anatol Viewing the Popular Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova as a political threat, and people like him found ways to pub- Kurdydyk wanted to be remembered “as the ruling conservative elements led by the chief of the Communist Party of lish Ukrainian newspapers and Ukrainian a mere editor of the Ukrainian press.” He Ukraine, Volodymyr Scherbytsky, had held up the formation of Rukh for a year and books. In addition to finding a working earned it — at times when Ukraine exist- a half with an anti-Rukh propaganda campaign in the mass media. print shop in the American zone of occu- ed in his heart and in his head, but the Despite this campaign, the congress attracted approximately 1,200 delegates, pation it was also necessary to obtain Ukrainian press was hard copy. Soviet and foreign media, and guests, who hailed from all over Ukraine, other Soviet republics, Poland, Western Europe and North America. Kyiv writer Oles Honchar delivered the opening remarks: “Gathered here are not those who are driven by ambition, as the bureaucrats attempt to assert. From this congress’s ros- trum the truth of life will speak, as well as concern for the fate of perebudova, the fate of HelpDon’t yourself andlet the Subscr youription Depar subscriptiontment of The Ukrainian Weekly by lapse! keeping track of Ukraine. Only a tradition of labeling could treat the totally natural activity of the Popular your subscription expiration date (indicated in the top left-hand corner of your mailing label Movement in the rebirth of the Ukrainian language and culture as aimed against someone. (year/month/date) and sending in your renewal fee in advance of receiving an expiration These are old tunes – sowing suspicion, cultivating hatred, inciting one nation against notice; or, if you have already received a notice, by promptly sending your renewal. another – a method well-known since the ancient Romans (‘divide and conquer’).” This way, you’ll be sure to enjoy each issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, and will keep yourself In a hall full of people waving banned Ukrainian blue-and-yellow flags and deco- informed of all the news you need to know. (Continued on page 24) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places Abraham Lincoln and John F. Kennedy Ukrainian independence are to Americans. Substitute Senate Bill by Myron B. Kuropas No. 82, dated June 20, 1985, designated and Connecticut events part of this highway as the “Taras Dear Editor: Shevchenko Expressway.” Gov. O’Neill remarked: “This is more Citizens of Ukrainian descent in than naming a highway, it’s perpetuating Connecticut have annually observed a great name from a great nation.” I believe in Ukraine January 22 as their date of independence Shevchenko was born a serf, but died a Ukraine lives! The nation-state estab- see independent. as it reflected the general mood of its cit- free man. Through his poetry he lifted lished by the people of Ukraine has sur- “Give us time,” replied officials in izens, focusing on the turn of history and the spirit of the entire Ukrainian nation. vived for 10 years – longer than at any time Ukraine. We held back again, fearful lest joy of independence. Each and every in history. This is truly a time to rejoice, to our condemnations hurt Ukraine’s chances Ukrainian parish in Connecticut celebrat- Wasyll Gina celebrate, to dance for joy, to sing and for Western assistance. But when life in ed this event with gatherings at their New Haven, Conn. shout. Ukraine continued to decline, when the sit- churches or auditoriums. The dreams of thousands of diaspora uation went from bad to worse, we became Back in 1945, the Mayor of New Haven, Ukrainians were finally realized in August even more vocal. And this really angered Richard C. Lee, accepted the blue-and-yel- Stephen Kuropas will be of 1991 when well over 90 percent of the certain officials over there. “How dare you? low flag of Ukraine and stipulated that it be people of Ukraine voted for independence. What right do you have to judge us? We flown each January 22 from the flagpole at How delighted we all were to know that don’t need your advice,” they responded. missed by community Ukraine finally had a government that was The fact of the matter is that we in the New Haven’s Central Green. This event Dear Editor: attracted many citizens of New Haven who, beholden to no foreign power – not diaspora not only have the right but the since 1923, when Ukraine was an occupied All Ukrainian fraternal communities Moscow, not Warsaw, not anyone. obligation to call attention to the outrages country of the Soviet Union which forbade in the country were saddened at the news The first few years of Ukrainian inde- currently being perpetrated against the peo- all national acts, took this event as a very that Stephen Kuropas peacefully passed pendence were exhilarating. The ple of Ukraine. Think about it. While many of Ukraine’s special and meaningful celebration. away at the age of 100. Communist Party was outlawed and it was present leaders were happily singing “The In 1987 Michael S. Mowchan Sr. from Mr. Kuropas represented a generation as if the gates of hell were thrown open and International,” we in the diaspora were pas- Newington, Conn., contacted his friend of Ukrainians who migrated to America heaven was around the corner. Ukrainians sionately proclaiming “Sche Ne Vmerla State Sen. Joseph Harper. A bill was passed seeking freedom and a better way of life could travel freely. They could say what Ukraina.” While they enthusiastically in Connecticut that made Ukrainian Day a for their families. He brought with him they wished, write what they wanted and exhibited their hammer and sickle medals law in the state. It was passed by both hous- all the family values, love of God and a read what they pleased. They could build and banners, we proudly displayed the tri- es and Gov. William O’Neill signed it into work ethic that all the new arrivals prac- churches and worship where and however their convictions dictated. The elixir of free- dent. They spoke Russian. We spoke law. In 1995 after talking to a few ticed. dom was intoxicating, and we all had our Ukrainian. They destroyed churches. We Connecticut Ukrainian leaders, Mr. His involvement in the Ukrainian fill after a long, long dry spell. built them. They waved the red-and-blue Mowchan, with the aid of State Rep. community, especially in the Ukrainian Our joy was not to last. Slowly and flag of Soviet Ukraine. We marched with Theresa R. Gerratana, had the Ukrainian National Association, is legendary. His almost imperceptibly, things began to blue-and-yellow flags. They celebrated the Day changed from January 22 to August son Myron and grandson Stefko have change. Thanks to pressure from the West, October Revolution. We commemorated 24. The move also had to pass both houses followed his example. the Communist Party was legalized. the declarations of 1918 and 1941. They and had to be signed by the governor. Members of all Soyuzes send their Ukrainians were informed that democracies fought for a Marxist-Leninist world. We Michael S. Mowchan Sr. has also been sympathy not only to the family but also to his beloved Ukrainians in Chicago. should tolerate all political parties. sent our sons and daughters to fight the one responsible for persuading of We will all miss the passing of a leg- Legalization allowed the same Communist Communists in Korea and Vietnam. I ask Gov. O’Neill to designate a part of I-291 endary fraternalist. thugs who oppressed the Ukrainian people you: Who has more of a moral right to in the name of Taras Shevchenko, honor- May his memory be eternal. during Soviet times to make a comeback. speak out, Ukraine’s present nomenklatura ing Ukraine’s 19th century poet, artist They allied themselves with criminals and or us? and freedom fighter. Shevchenko is to Joseph Charyna charlatans. Soon the Communists were the Complaining is not enough, however. Ukrainians what George Washington, Boston major power in the Verkhovna Rada. Some We must continue to help Ukraine find its elections were rigged. Some government way. And we must maintain our faith, the officials proved to be swindlers, pirates, same faith that sustained us in the past. We corrupt to the core. Honest presidential can- need to believe in Ukraine’s future great- Congressional banquet to commemorate didates met with unfortunate accidents and ness. died. I believe that someday Ukraine will be a Some journalists critical of the govern- nation of laws, not of oligarchs and petty 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence bureaucrats more interested in their own WASHINGTON – The Capitol Hill tives, Ukrainian hierarchs and members ment were either murdered or simply disap- peared. As crooked government officials personal aggrandizement than in the wel- commemoration of Ukrainian of the diplomatic corps have endorsed fare of the people of Ukraine. Independence Day is an important tradi- the congressional banquet by agreeing to and oligarchs built obscene new houses and dachas with stolen money, doctors, teach- I believe that someday Ukraine will have tion in Washington that has even greater serve as members of the honorary com- a president who will preserve, protect and meaning on this 10th anniversary of the mittee for the event. ers, engineers and skilled workers weren’t paid for months. Old people were swindled defend the Constitution, especially those August 24 declaration of Ukraine’s inde- The event will begin at 6 p.m. with a provisions that call for freedom of speech pendence. cocktail hour (cash bar), following which out of their apartments to make room for Ukraine’s new criminal class. Confiscatory and the press. To appropriately commemorate this the official program will begin promptly I believe that someday Ukraine will have momentous occasion, Ukrainian organi- at 7 p.m. Vice President Richard Cheney taxes were leveled against honest business- men. Monies were siphoned out of the a justice system that will provide equal pro- zations have collaborated to establish a and Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister tection for all, not just the rich and powerful. steering committee, the Committee to Anatoli Zlenko have been invited to pro- economy and stashed in foreign bank accounts. Unemployment soared. Anyone I believe that Ukraine will one day Commemorate Ukraine’s 10th vide the keynote addresses. Members of establish an economic system predicated Anniversary of Independence. Congress will be afforded the opportuni- who could, fled, and the population of Ukraine declined, along with the average on natural and human resource develop- A congressional banquet will provide ty to deliver remarks regarding the ment, free markets and honorable individ- a forum for members of Congress to anniversary. A cultural program also will life span. We in the diaspora watched Ukraine’s ual initiative. express their solidarity with the be featured. The participation of I believe that the people of Ukraine will Ukrainian people and the Ukrainian Ukrainian Americans is encouraged in degradation with growing dismay. This couldn’t be happening, we told ourselves. finally come to grips with their Soviet past, American community. order to express the community’s grati- identify the most egregious crimes of the This year’s congressional observance tude to the members of Congress who The people of Ukraine are like us. They’re good people, religious people, hard-work- Soviet horror and punish the perpetrators. falls in between two major Ukrainian will join in this celebration of Ukraine’s I believe that the Orthodox people of conferences in Washington. The first, a anniversary. ing people. Independence wasn’t supposed to be like this. Ukraine will forget their personal differ- two-day conference titled “U.S.-Ukraine The cost of the banquet is $100; space ences and ambitions and unite into one for the banquet is limited to seating for How naive we were. We didn’t realize Community Partnership Project,” will be powerful Ukrainian Orthodox Church. I held beginning on Thursday, September 175 individuals, and registration is on a that our vision of an independent Ukraine also believe that all Ukrainians of faith – 13. The second conference, “Ukraine’s first-come, first-served basis. was different from the vision of Ukraine’s Orthodox, Catholic, Protestant, Jew and Quest for Mature Nation Statehood – Reservations must be made by bosses. We couldn’t understand that their Muslim alike – will come to respect each Roundtable II: Taking Measure of a U.S.- September 10, and checks should be values, their aspirations, were different other and realize that there is but one God. Ukraine Strategic Partnership,” will be made payable to the UCCA and sent to from ours. We yearned for freedom, justice I believe all this because it’s true. held on September 20-21. Both will be at the following address: Ukrainian and civility. They were driven by a lust for Ukraine has a long history of survival the U.S. Congress. National Information Service 311 power. against the greatest of odds. And things are A special congressional banquet will Massachusetts Ave., NE, Washington, Our disillusionment was soon followed better in Ukraine today than they were 10 be held on Wednesday evening, DC 20002. by anger. We yearned to know what went years ago. They really are. I am convinced September 19, at 6-10 p.m. on Capitol For further information, contact wrong while fearing the worst. Things will that the people of Ukraine will weather the Hill in the Hart Senate Office Building, Serhiy Zhykharev, UNIS director of con- get better, we rationalized. Ukraine cannot present crisis and live to experience a glori- Room 216, Second and C Streets, NE. gressional relations, at (202) 547-0018, change overnight. Slowly and reluctantly, ous and fulfilling future. Slava Ukraini! Formal evening wear is requested, or Ihor Gawdiak, president of the however, we began to confront reality. though considered optional. Ukrainian American Coordinating Gradually and ever so hesitantly we became Nearly 40 senators and representa- Council, at (301) 680-0415. openly critical of our beloved Ukraine, the Myron Kuropas’ e-mail address is: same Ukraine we waited all of our lives to [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35

FFOOCCUUSS OONN PPHHIILLAATTEELLYY by Ingert Kuzych

Flowers tops in Narbut Prize vote The final results of the balloting for floral or pysanky souvenir sheets. In vot- the 2001 Narbut Prize for the best- ing from the rest of the world, though, designed Ukrainian stamp of last year the Wildflowers were by far the favorite are in, and the winner is the spectacular issue. souvenir sheet depicting Wildflowers of This year’s winning design is unusual Ukraine (Figure 1). With so many excel- in that it is composed of 10 stamps, con- lent philatelic designs released in 2000, it siderably more than the two, three or was expected that the voting would be four typically found on most souvenir very close. However, the floral souvenir sheets. Since each stamp is valued at 30 sheet finished well ahead and garnered kopiyky, the total value for the sheet is 24 percent of the ballots, 11 percentage 300 kopiyky or 3 hryvni (about 50 cents points better than the second-place fin- U.S.). Only 50,000 of these sheets were isher, an equally striking souvenir sheet printed, about the same as for most of St. Volodymyr the Great (Figure 2). recent Ukrainian souvenir sheets. As has been the pattern of recent Because of its new status as the Narbut years, four stamp issues ended up domi- Prize winner, however, and because of its nating the voting. In third place, with 12 obvious beauty and collectability, it percent of the votes, was the Ukrainian would not be surprising if this particular Easter egg (pysanky) souvenir sheet item becomes more highly sought and (Figure 3), while in fourth place (11 per- eventually increases in value. cent) were the 2000 stamp issues of the The souvenir sheet is meant to high- ongoing Ukrainian Kozak Hetmans light the natural beauty of Ukraine, both series (Figure 4), which last year depict- floral and human. Flowers are often used ed Hetmans Danylo Apostol (1654-1734) to adorn Ukrainian women, particularly at and Ivan Samoilovych (?- 1690). No festivals or celebrations. Six of the depict- other stamp release received more than 6 ed wildflowers compose the floral wreath percent of the votes. worn by a hazel-eyed young lady. (Such FIGURE 1 Souvenir sheets, remain a very popular dark-colored eyes [kari ochi] are frequent- format with the voting public. This was the ly lauded in Ukrainian song and poetry.) right stamp displays the last flower in the year’s stamps (or the issues from any fourth year in a row that such a sheet fin- Starting in the upper left, the flowers headdress, the bachelor’s button or corn- year) in full color may do so online at ished ahead in the competition. However, in the oversized headdress are marigolds flower (voloshka). It is frequently used to The Ukrainian Electronic Stamp Album unlike the previous three years, this year’s (chornobryvtsi), camomile (romashka), decorate wedding wreaths. (www.compusmart.ab.ca/vesna/menu.ht winner did not depict a historical topic. hollyhocks (malva) and the field poppy The remaining four wildflowers mak- m). Click on 2000 or on any other year’s The designer of this charming and (mak). The middle left stamp shows peri- ing up the “field” in front of the central issues you may wish to check out. unusual floral philatelic release is winkle minor (barvinok). This plant has figure are: morning glory (krucheni Kateryna Shtanko. She will receive the a special significance at Ukrainian wed- panychi), lilies (lileya), peonies (pivonia) Ingert Kuzych may be contacted at $250 Narbut Prize honorarium and a spe- dings, as wreaths of periwinkle are made and bluebells (dzvonyky). P.O. Box 3, Springfield, VA 22150 or at cial award certificate. Ms. Shtanko is for both the bride and groom. The middle Readers wishing to examine all of last his e-mail address: [email protected]. only the second female designer to win the prize since its inception in 1993. The Narbut Prize is now recognized as the premiere philatelic art award in Ukraine. A record number of votes was received this year from Ukraine (some 55 percent of all participants), spurred in part by the fact that e-mail ballots were accepted for the first time. Interestingly, the Ukrainian ballots slightly favored the Ukrainian Hetmans stamps more than the

Provisionals catalogue continues to impress by Ingert Kuzych The only comprehensive catalogue thus far released on provisional stamps from the former Soviet Union continues to collect awards for its thorough treatment of the subject mat- ter. About a quarter of all the provi- sionals prepared in the newly inde- pendent republics came from Ukraine, and all these issues are set forth in “The Provisional Postage Stamps of Ukraine, 1992-1995” by Hryhoriy Lobko. FIGURE 2 FIGURE 3 This 272-page, English-language volume won vermeil awards at last year’s American Philatelic Society Stampshow and Chicagopex literature exhibitions, as well as large silver medals at The Stamp Show 2000 in London and most recently at the National Philatelic Literature Exhibition in New Zealand. This second edition provisionals catalogue was compiled by Mr. Lobko, an indefatigable researcher (Continued on page 21) FIGURE 4 No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 9

THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE Embassies in Ukraine share their thoughts on the first decade

by Roman Woronowycz similar to those of the rest of the coun- close cooperation with NATO also is between Poland and Ukraine it must be Kyiv Press Bureau tries of the Commonwealth of warmly welcomed by Canada. said, first and foremost, that it is in Independent States. Developing Ukraine’s international and regards to the existence of two inde- To round out our comprehensive cov- As regards Ukraine, of primary impor- multilateral role will mean new opportu- pendent countries. Until 1991 we did erage of the celebration of Ukraine’s tance is that it became an independent nities for Canadian-Ukrainian coopera- not have the abilities to develop rela- 10th anniversary, The Ukrainian Weekly country, which develops its own foreign tion. Our partnership is driven by a spe- tions with a free and independent decided to turn to the diplomatic commu- policies and takes an active part in inter- cial dynamic of friendship and shared Ukraine. From the Polish point of view, nity in Kyiv. We contacted six foreign national organizations. Ukraine is active- history, which will ensure its strength the appearance of an independent embassies in Kyiv whose countries have ly building a fully democratic civil socie- and success. Ukraine on the map of Europe is one of close relations with Ukraine – Belarus, ty. The country is developing legislation the most important events of the 20th Canada, Germany, Poland, Russia and that meets international norms. Ambassador Ditmar Schtuedemann century. the United States – to request their The president of Ukraine and the gov- of the Federal Republic of Germany: I believe that earlier, when one spoke thoughts on 10 years of Ukrainian inde- ernment are working purposefully to The Federal Republic of Germany, of Poles and Ukrainians, historical pendence. ensure the needs of society. This is a dif- without exaggeration, can be called one themes dominated: Volyn, Akcja Wisla, The specific questions posed to the ficult task, without a doubt, with many of those that aided in the birth of today’s and even more distant historical events. ambassadors were: In your estimation, obstacles. independent Ukrainian state. The change No one considered how Ukraine and how has your country’s position vis-à-vis Poland would live alongside one another Ukraine changed over the past 10 years? at the end of the 20th century. How do you see relations developing fur- When an independent Ukrainian state ther between your country and Ukraine? Canada believes that a vital and inde- Not all the ambassadors responded appeared, many people in Poland asked directly, two gave answers through sub- pendent Ukraine has a critical role to the question: How can it be – how will ordinates, and only the Embassy of play on the regional and international we be able to live with this country, Russia failed to provide any response. which was not on the map earlier and Initially, a representative of the Russian stages. about which many stereotypes existed in Embassy told The Weekly that Poland, a country with which many were Ambassador Viktor Chernomyrdin was in altogether unfamiliar? What type of domestic and foreign policies would it Moscow. In later attempts to reach the However, we, its closest neighbors in relations between the East and the ambassador we were simply informed pursue? and friends, believe that Ukraine will West at the end of the 1980s, the center that he was busy and not available for But I believe that rather quickly after overcome temporary difficulties and will of which was the reunion of Germany, comment. Ukraine’s independence Poles came to very soon become the most prosperous also opened the doors for Ukrainian understand that [the country] is one of Following are the responses of five country of the region. embassies. independence. Germany has been present Poland’s best neighbors. in Ukraine since the beginning of the I believe this portrays fully the context Ambassador Designate Andrew new era – from 1989 when it established of the changes that have taken place in Ambassadorial Aide Valerii Robinson of Canada: a general consulate, which became a full- the last 10 years: the initial reservations Baranovskyi of the Republic of Since 1991, when Canada was the and unfamiliarity with this full partner, Belarus: first Western country to recognize fledged embassy at the beginning of which changed into unbridled confidence Ukraine and Belarus were among the Ukraine’s independence, the two coun- 1992. and the development of relations in prac- first to recognize one another’s inde- tries have continued to develop a strong I would also like to recall again that tically all spheres. pendence and to develop diplomatic rela- and productive relationship. As Ukraine after World War II many immigrants tions, which have since developed very found temporary or long-term refuge in grows increasingly confident in its inde- Ambassador Carlos Pascual of the dynamically. There have been 69 interna- Germany and did much there to retain pendence, the strengths of its people and United States: tional and intergovernmental accords their personal Ukrainian origins. its manifold resources, reinforces its I think that the relationship between signed between Ukraine and the The Federal Republic of Germany prospects for economic growth, and the United States and Ukraine has Republic of Belarus. takes advantage of opportunities to par- accompanied and supported contempo- Among the fundamental documents evolved over the years and that it will ticipate in regional and international ini- rary Ukraine in its complicated path of continue to evolve, particularly as that establish our relationship and our tiatives and organizations, the relations transformation from the very beginning. economic cooperation are the Agreement Ukraine’s own policies change and between our two countries will continue It supported this with specific recom- evolve. But I also believe that there con- on Friendship, Good Neighborliness and to grow and strengthen. mendations within the country – for Cooperation between Ukraine and the tinues to be a consistent vision of this Republic of Belarus and the Agreement relationship: a Ukraine that is a part of between Ukraine and the Republic of Europe that is whole and free and at Belarus on economic cooperation for the From the Polish point of view, the appear- peace, a Europe that shares with the years 1999-2008. There also are inter- ance of an independent Ukraine on the United States the common values of a governmental agreements on free trade, democratic society and a market-oriented on stimulating investment and on mili- map of Europe is one of the most impor- economy. tary-technical cooperation. Ten years ago Ukraine made a choice In the 1995-2001 timeframe there tant events of the 20th century. for independence and sovereignty, and were 14 meetings between Presidents Ukrainians declared their hopes for Leonid Kuchma of Ukraine and integration into Europe. Ukraine has made progress in the difficult tasks of Alyaksandr Lukashenka of the Republic Canada is interested first and fore- instance a group of German economic building a new state and a new society. of Belarus. In 2001 the president of most in the development of a healthy, consultants is doing wonderful work Today’s Ukraine is still not what all Ukraine visited the Republic of Belarus economically prosperous and democrat- there – but also in contacts at the highest Ukrainians hope it would be. Much twice, and the prime minister and minis- political levels and by working actively ic Ukraine. Our bilateral relations con- remains to be done to complete and ter of foreign affairs once each. within the European Union and other tinue to be directed to furthering this consolidate economic reform and to The various ministers and heads of international organizations to accommo- goal. In this regard, our technical coop- guarantee democratic institutions and governmental departments of Ukraine eration program, manifested in many date Ukraine’s needs. Inasmuch as our and the Republic of Belarus are in con- individual rights. The United States forms and economic sectors, plays a own history is marked with many critical stant contact. We also have a very active continues to work with Ukraine on positive role in encouraging these wel- turning points, we understand well the Ukrainian-Belarusian inter-governmental these difficult issues and to urge come developments. Ukraine’s econom- special difficulties in the reorganization commission on economic and trade Ukraine’s leadership to make the choic- ic growth of the past year, as well as its of the state and society that are taking cooperation, which has met officially six place in Ukraine. es that will bring about a stronger, more times. prospects for this and the next year, cre- prosperous and more democratic ate new opportunities for partnership Our own history also showed us that Relations between Belarus and reforms must begin and continue deci- Ukraine. Ukraine can and should develop only for and trade. These will only be enhanced During the coming months, Ukraine by continued attention to developing the sively, that indecision means a step back- the better, as should be the case between ward, and that the principles of democra- has another historic opportunity to brotherly Slavic neighbors. We have rule of law, transparency and the pro- demonstrate that it is moving in the right motion of conditions favorable to for- cy, rule of law, transparency and civil many common and interesting projects, society will either be realized in full or direction. Holding free and fair parlia- eign investment. which when implemented will benefit not at all. We wish Ukrainian political mentary and local elections will be a big Canada believes that a vital and inde- both countries. We have many common leaders additional courage, courage to step along this road, as will the transpar- pendent Ukraine has a critical role to interests in the international arena and confirm their European choice and more ent and conclusive resolution of the much in common in our cultural life. play on the regional and international quickly complete necessary reforms. The cases of the journalists [Heorhii] The last 10 years have included events stages. In this respect, we are particular- citizens of the country will be grateful Gongadze and [Ihor] Aleksandrov. We of great importance that have changed ly pleased to see Ukraine take an active for this. hope that our relations with Ukraine, the political map of the world. In this part in the United Nations through its with its government and with its people, time the countries and circumstances current membership in the Security Chargé d’Affaires Wojczek can continue to grow and develop. But under which we live have changed. The Council, and by its continuing participa- Zajaczkowski of the Republic of this can happen only on the basis of developmental tendencies of Ukraine in tion in the U.N.’s global peacekeeping Poland: Ukraine’s forward movement on these the last decade of the 20th century are operations. Ukraine’s constructive and In speaking of the relationship important issues. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35

THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE INTERVIEW: An academic and professional viewpoint of Ukraine

by Andrew Nynka Sobchak, who is now deceased, saying if one-man rule. So, when you compare Timothy Garton Ash had an article about Ukraine is allowed to have an army and if it Ukraine to its “fraternal former Soviet European issues in which he actually said The 10th anniversary of Ukrainian inde- is allowed to be independent it will create republics,” you have a pretty nice place. that in a private conversation with one of pendence has given us an opportunity to some kind of third world war. These were the commissioners of the European Union, evaluate Ukraine’s first independent well-respected people who, during the peri- Where do you see Ukraine’s place in that individual, he didn’t name him, said decade. Below is the conclusion of a three- od of Perestroika, were appearing on CNN the European context? that there’s no way Ukraine will ever part series of interviews with academics almost every other day. become European. NATO’s position will be and professionals on the topic of Ukraine’s The major problem that Ukraine faces – I remember President George Bush and that “oh yeah, we want a stable and secure progress towards building a democratic the big question mark – is when or if his famous speech on August 1, 1991, in the Ukraine because it serves our security inter- state and nation. Ukraine will actually become part of Ukrainian Parliament in which he was ests,” but the notion of Ukraine ever Europe. essentially saying: Ukraine should not be becoming European is considered to be * * * Ukraine has articulated a position that it independent because it cannot be independ- absurd by people in Europe. wants to integrate itself into all European DR. ROMAN SOLCHANYK is a research ent. It would cause disastrous problems for structures: political, economic and security. analyst with the Rand Corporation based in other people, for humanity. Nobody, Is it fair to say that from early 1991 Now, that’s fine, but for it to become a suc- Los Angeles and a formerly specialist on whether in Moscow, Washington, or Europe, for the most part, couldn’t see cess there need to be some objective and Soviet nationality affairs at the RFE/RL London, believed that this place was, num- Ukraine as an independent state, but at subjective factors in place. Objective factors Research Institute in Munich. He has pub- ber one, legitimate; and number two, [they least now it’s come to the point where need to be democratic reforms and econom- lished widely in scholarly journals and par- believed] if it was independent, it shouldn’t they recognize it as a state but feel that ic reforms that would allow you, for exam- it’s not the type of state they want ticipated in symposia on East European his- be. ple, to become a member of the European becoming a part of Europe? Can you tory and Soviet nationality problems, and is I remember very clearly one of these the author of a study titled “Ukraine under Union. And the subjective factor, one of the comment on this? think tanks in Washington – one of these Perestroika: Politics, Religion and the most important factors, is whether the public policy places – actually suggesting National Question” as well as the newly Europeans are ready to accept a place like I think that’s very well put. One can that this would be a terrible calamity. They released book “Ukraine and Russia: The Ukraine, and that seems really doubtful. think about this as a two-stage process. In said the best thing the United States could Post-Soviet Transition,” Rowman and So I think the big-picture question is: the initial stage there was this laughing do is to persuade the Ukrainians to voluntar- Littlefield Inc., 2001. Will Ukraine become a part of Europe in Ukraine off as an impossibility, as a fake, as ily give away some of its territory, presum- some form or another? Maybe not a hun- an invention, as illegitimate. And if it ably Crimea or Donetsk, to Russia in order As a specialist and researcher in the dred percent, maybe it will never be a mem- should actually be allowed to exist it would to avoid conflict. field of Ukrainian affairs, what is your ber of the EU, maybe it will never be a probably be a danger to humanity, as It was also predicted that if this place, perspective on the progress Ukraine has member of NATO. Or will it become what I Sobchak said. Ukraine, is allowed to exist we will have made in its efforts at state- and nation- call a new Eastern Europe, in other words, a And now this next stage – phase two: some kind of Rwanda situation – some kind building from 1991 to the present? new kind of gray no-man’s land between “OK, well it hasn’t disappeared, but really of genocide against Russians. the East and the West – between Russia and what do we do with this place?” would be If you look at Ukraine over the last 10 I think it’s more useful, more construc- Europe. That’s the big question as far as I’m the sound from Europe. The answer would years you will find that it is one of the bright tive, if we look at Ukraine in “big picture” concerned. probably be: “Well, we don’t do anything.” terms. I could easily say something about spots among the post-Soviet states. Let’s The new Europe, when it finally evolves – language issues or problems with minori- compare Ukraine to its immediate neigh- Ukraine has accentuated a desire to when Poland and the rest of the countries ties, specifically the Russian minority, or bors. Belarusian President Alyaksandr build itself into the European frame- become members of the European Union – democratic and economic reform, but I Lukashenka – a person who is recognized work. Do you believe that the European will stop at the borders of Ukraine. think it is better to look at the big picture. largely by most people in Europe as a dicta- Union and NATO view this favorably? Ten years is not a long time, but people tor and has brought Belarus to the position What degree of legitimacy do you see tend to forget the things that were happen- of a pariah state in the middle of Europe. What I find interesting here is that coun- foreign heads of state giving Ukraine? ing in 1990 and 1991. If you recall, most Moldova – a country where a large chunk of tries like Bulgaria and Romania, whose Have they begun to treat Ukraine as a observers, politicians and columnists were its territory has not been politically con- economies are, frankly, not very much bet- legitimate independent country? saying that such a place like Ukraine could- trolled by the capital. Look at Russia. The ter than Ukraine’s, are being embraced by I think it’s fair to say that the United n’t possibly exist. This was the view of the coup attempt in August, the shelling of the Brussels, by the European Union. They will States and Canada remain the major sup- West, not to mention people and politicians Russian parliament in October 1993, tanks eventually become members of NATO, and porters of Ukraine in spite of the difficulties in Moscow. If you remember, liberal indi- in the streets, individuals like [Vladimir] they may eventually also become members there – in spite of the human rights viola- viduals like [Anatolii] Sobchak, then Mayor Zhirinovsky claiming that Finland will be of the European Union, which shows to me tions. Traditionally a place like Germany, in of St. Petersburg, or [Sergei] Stankevich, reincorporated into Russia; the list of non- that the Europeans, namely that those peo- terms of the European continent, is the then deputy mayor of Moscow, were basi- sense that’s been going on in Russia, includ- ple who sit around those nice big tables in leading supporter in terms of credits and cally treating the notion of an independent ing the two wars in Chechnia, is long. You Brussels and make policy, don’t consider economic aid. Traditionally places like Ukraine as a joke. On the one hand as a joke can look at problems regarding shooting, Ukraine to be a European country. Paris have always had a skeptical view of and on the other hand as a sort of threat to killing, enclaves and so on. Many of these I don’t know if you saw in the New York Ukraine. I think it’s fair to say that France areas are turning into dictatorships with Review of Books a couple of weeks ago, the world. I remember very clearly, has not shown any major commitment to places other than Russia in the former Soviet Union. But again, this is anecdotal. One can certainly distinguish between specific countries, and certainly the United States and Canada stand out above anyone else, and I think that the leadership in Kyiv should consider itself fortunate that this is the case. Even under this administration, although there will probably be cuts in for- eign aid, I think the situation could have been much worse. Can you comment on the develop- ment of the Ukrainian language over the course of the past ten years, specifically with regards to any conflicts with the ingrained Russian language? I think that a lot of the diaspora’s percep- tion and judgments on issues of language were misplaced. For some reason, even though I considered myself an unbiased researcher, well-educated and so on, it seems to me that subconsciously I bought into this idea that there was a Ukrainian- Russian friction in terms of language. The point is that there really isn’t. Whatever friction there is, is minimal, and if you look at the public opinion surveys you’ll find, consistently over the last 10 years, that the overwhelming majority of people have no problems, certainly on an Marta Kolomayets ethnic basis. They don’t say that they’ve Levko Lukianenko leads a protest against the signing of the union treaty on June 23, 1991, in Kyiv. (Continued on page 11) No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 11

THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE the street was highly motivated and cer- An academic... tain of what they wanted to accomplish (Continued from page 10) while the government officials were inex- been discriminated against. The value that perienced and uncertain? they assign to the language that people For the man on the street to have an idea speak is minimal, minuscule and so on. you have to somehow be educated in the I think this is one of those disparities that spirit of the ideal. Yes, you did have a you have between the diaspora and the situ- protest here and there, but for the most part ation there on the ground. Namely, that the the typical man on the street in Ukraine was language issue really is not much of an never educated in certain political ideolo- issue for the overwhelming majority of the gies. You really have to discuss the intelli- people there. gentsia because it is the political and intel- lectual elites that provide a sense of leader- * * * ship for society, and that elite was not pre- TARAS HUNCZAK is a professor of histo- pared to provide Ukraine with a sense of ry and political science at Rutgers direction. In Ukraine they were educated to University. His most recent publication do something else – that everything leads to includes: “Russian Imperialism from Ivan Moscow. The problem was that there was a the Great to the Revolution,” University sense of inferiority. For example, with this Press of America, 2000. question of language, the residue of the Russian language stays around with people Is it safe to say that Ukrainian politi- for a long time. cians, faced with the possibility of leading a country for the first time, were very Has there been a change in this men- timid and inexperienced in 1991? tality since 1991? I would say that would be a realistic Well, there is a change among the A commemorative stamp issued by Ukraine on the occasion of its 10th anniver- assessment. They were truly afraid because, younger people. I noticed that when I was sary of independence features a historic photograph taken by Efrem Lukatsky of after all, there was still a powerful army and teaching at universities and giving lectures. Parliament members bringing the Ukrainian blue-and-yellow flag into the session KGB control from Moscow, but people on There are already elements of youthful exu- hall after the independence declaration was approved on August 24, 1991. the street were demonstrating outside of the berance and political consciousness. There Parliament shouting “Freedom for Ukraine, are people who are already of a different There are a lot of problems, there is no money like the Kennedys want to be in Freedom for Ukraine!” Thousands of peo- mental framework. And it is important to doubt about it, but look at the issue of edu- politics – they want to be in decision-mak- ple shouting. They closed the windows in note here that we cannot divide this along cation. In the city of Kyiv for example, ing positions. the Parliament building, but the windows regional lines. Western Ukraine was not so schools have been Ukrainianized to the The oligarchs may at some crucial point were vibrating at the time. hot either, despite the fact that the Ukrainian point where I think that only 17 schools are become the real champions of independ- Now, having said that, of course after Insurgent Army (UPA) was there for a long left with the Russian language of instruc- ence, should it become necessary, because it time, but even today western Ukraine has 1991 what you have is the representatives tion. That is a fantastic accomplishment for would affect them most directly. So Ukraine people left over from the same Soviet of Rukh in particular, beginning to escalate a city in which something like five, or there- will continue to be an independent state, regime. their activities, but unfortunately they did about, families spoke Ukrainian in 1905. and I think that the younger generations will The expectations of an immediate not understand what politics is really all There are things that have improved and yet champion this cause. Part of the problem national culture were unrealistic because the about. I cannot fault anybody really. While there are still problems. with Ukraine is these old administrators. dominant culture was the Russian culture. they had good intentions, they had no expe- There are problems with the press, for Right now, because there are still so many Anybody educated or of some significance rience in political matters. The experience example, as everybody knows, publica- of this older generation, they control the spoke Russian. People from a collective was in the hands of the members of the for- tion of books, etc., but these things are process due to their number of votes. The farm spoke Ukrainian. How do you change mer Communist Party. passing. In 10 years things have collective farms, the factory administrators this mentality? It was not so long ago that and the veterans of the so-called What were some of the expectations one young lawyer here said: “What kind of improved tremendously. Even the “Fatherland War.” Basically they’re true for the newly independent Ukrainian language do we speak here at this gather- Ukrainian armed forces publish a journal Stalinists. state? ing?” They replied: “You know, we are pro- called Ukrainian Army – perhaps the best With their passing the country will gain a Americans, we speak professional English.” military journal in Eastern Europe. So I new opportunity for the younger people to The expectations were great that there The person who replied is Ukrainian-born am not enthusiastic, but in a guarded develop the country as they see fit. I think would be a transformation from one system mind you. This kind of problem existed fashion I am optimistic that things will the future of Ukraine is a democratic society to another immediately and that there, and it will take time before this fact improve with the passing years as the concerned with the well-being of its citi- Ukrainianism would assert itself. Well it changes. younger generation comes to power. zens. didn’t. And, objectively speaking, it could- The problem is that change should pro- As far as the economic condition, you n’t because the Soviet Union had been had people who lost a sense of private prop- ceed from the center of the government. If * * * working at its system very consistently for Ukraine had different people at the top who erty. John Locke said that what constitutes over 70 years and now all of the sudden to would insist “that in my government, in my an independent country of equals is their ADRIAN KARATNYCKY is the president change things – well it would have taken Cabinet, in my whatever, you speak the belief in the protection of life, liberty and of Freedom House and author of “New more than a human effort. So from my per- state language – the Ukrainian language.” If property. Well, they lost that sense of prop- Nations Rising: The Fall of the Soviets and spective, having spent a lot of time in you go to the Ukrainian Parliament you erty – individual property. In Soviet-era the Challenge of Independence,” Wiley, Ukraine, I would say that, yes, the expecta- speak the official language of the Ukrainian Ukraine you had collective farms and an John & Sons Inc., 1993 and “Freedom in tions of the idealists were not realized com- Parliament. But it will take a new genera- industry – instead of being created to serve the World: The Annual Survey of Political pletely. Although not everything was tion to overcome these obstacles. the needs of community, three-quarters of it Rights and Civil Liberties 1997-1998,” destroyed by the Communists, despite their So what could one say happened over was created to produce and serve the inter- Freedom House, 1998. efforts to destroy the national idea. the last 10 years? Well, even the latest ests of the Soviet military machine. Even When the pope went to Ukraine the reac- reports show a growth in Ukraine’s econo- today this remains a problem. What progress, if any, has Ukraine tion of the Ukrainian people was very posi- my. It is not reflected yet in the income of made over the course of its first inde- There is a common belief that tive even in Eastern Ukraine; even what the the people, but it takes time. We should pendent decade? Ukraine’s future can follow three paths: leaders of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church understand Ukraine still has to retool its towards a union with Russia and Belarus said in the newspapers was very positive. industries to serve consumers. Well, the first point to be made is the fact And that in itself is a very, very positive towards the other polar extreme, nation- that Ukraine exists as a relatively function- fact. But there is a revival, so I don’t think Do you believe the recent upturn of alism; or towards a middle or “muddled” ing state. That it is now in its second year of you can negate everything. the economy is a sign of significant future path in between both of the previous some significant economic upturn, the fact Yes, there is a rather significant Russian growth, or is it a mere glitch and will directions. Will Ukraine stay this middle that it is at peace with its neighbors, and the influence, but it will take time for those who subside? path or will it, in the future, decide its fact that it is, in terms of inter-ethnic rela- are under this influence to realize that they own destiny? tions, at harmony at home suggests that a are citizens of Ukraine. What the Well, we don’t know which way it will lot has been accomplished. It is very true Ukrainians need is not so much an ethnic turn. Look at the American stock market for The muddled way is a good expression, that many people regarded the possibility of national consciousness but the idea of polit- God’s sake. There seems to be no rhyme it’s kind of making declarations as Ukrainian statehood with skepticism. They ical nationalism. Your origin should not be nor reason for its recent activity. It goes up President Leonid Kuchma does but never thought that there would be an early move of concern – whether you are a Georgian and down, and up and down, and yet every- really making any significant change or towards the Commonwealth of Independent like Heorhii Gongadze – you are a thing seems to be functioning. It seems that movement. Ukraine will not go the way of States, and I think it is to the credit of the Ukrainian citizen. In any case, this also in the diaspora some people read with satis- [Belarusian President Alyaksandr] leaders of Ukraine, both in terms of opposi- takes time. And they seem to be going slow- faction the shortcomings in the country and Lukashenka or go towards Russia for a tion and civil society, and also government ly in that direction. The problem is some- pretend they are suffering while, at the same very simple reason: even the oligarchs of leaders, that they steered a course that built what in the leadership camp. They seem to time, they don’t contribute a penny to help Ukraine are enjoying their independence, statehood. And that is an immense accom- be ambivalent about which direction they Ukraine. There are many permanent critics. and their children will not want to become plishment and cannot be denigrated or want to take. I can say that with authority because I spend subservient to what somebody says in denied. a lot of time organizing various types of Moscow, money or no money. Ultimately, Did you see, in 1991, that the man on assistance. people who already made all of their (Continued on page 12) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35

THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE must first solve these issues. If the patterns terms of corrupt practices and quasi-demo- The things that are encouraging officials An academic... of economic growth are sustained I think cratic practices at home. That’s a very aus- in Europe and the United States to think (Continued from page 11) that Ukraine’s society will become more picious place to be, but I do think that con- positively about the integration of Ukraine interested. Once this begins you will see cessions have to be made to external fac- into the world community is precisely the At the same time, I think it is very clear more interest groups developing to sustain tors: public opinion, pressure from the West civic reaction and trouble caused by civil that Ukraine’s evolution, economically and that pattern of growth. and also an alternative pressure from society and the independent media which politically, has been distorted by the definite Secondly, I think that we’ve seen a Russia. the Ukrainian elites complain about. I think emergence of very high levels of political change in Ukrainian politics. Although you I don’t think that a Belarusian type solu- that Europeans, if they think the Ukrainian and economic corruption by patterns of still have – and I think this is the biggest tion is possible for Ukraine because the kind public is passive and doesn’t share their semi-authoritarian behavior at the top eche- obstacle that continues in Ukraine – the fact of passivity you see and the lack of national views of an open rule-of-law-based system lon of its leadership. that about 25 to 35 percent of the electorate consciousness that you see in Belarus you – if they believe that the populace is simply Yes, a journalist can be killed under very always cast votes for an irrelevant opposi- could maybe extend to a portion of the content with authoritarian and corrupt prac- suspicious circumstances, but what this tion party that, in the Parliament and even in Ukrainian population, primarily in the more tices – will hesitate about Ukraine’s integra- does is it brings greater international atten- presidential politics, makes it very difficult Eastern outposts, but I don’t think that you tion into Europe. tion, greater public scrutiny domestically to shape a broad coalition so long as this can say that for all of Ukraine. There is a Ukraine stands a stronger chance of inte- and greater examination of the types of irrelevant Communist Party exists. The rea- very substantial, engaged and nationally gration into Europe if they show a dynamic issues that this man was addressing in his son being that it siphons off protest votes patriotic electorate which would oppose European consciousness or a democratic life. It seems to me that in the Gongadze and opposition votes from people who are moves towards either political repression or consciousness mobilizing itself through case we have an embodiment of two co- legitimately unhappy with the situation. It media and civil society – in other words, existing Ukraines. towards integration with Russia. puts them in a direction which is so uncon- And I don’t think that any leader who is when the people on the streets protest they One is the democratic, open and tolerant structive that neither the oligarchic pro-pres- are actually helping Ukraine’s earlier ascen- Ukraine in which there are more and more in the middle of political difficulties, as idential groups nor the anti-presidential President Kuchma is, would dare take his sion to the West. Although the Ukrainian Ukrainian citizens, particularly in the reformer groups can be in a stable bloc or government may think they are creating an younger generations, that believe society country on a path that would increase inter- coalition. nal domestic tensions. I think that what this image of instability in the country, they’re has to be governed by the same open rules There is some attrition of the Communist actually creating an impression of forward- they see in Western Europe, the United whole crisis has shown is not the strength of vote – it’s a generational thing. It’s also very Kuchma but, in a sense, the limited space thinking openness and a future that is a States or even in Central Europe in places important that you have such factors as fully realized democracy within Ukraine. like Poland, Hungary, or the Czech for him to maneuver. He is trapped by the [Oleksander] Moroz and [Yulia] oligarchic structures that have emerged in The Ukraine of today is very different Republic. Tymoshenko – two structures around which from the Ukraine of five years ago which The other Ukraine has people enmeshed which he has either, if you believe the tapes, radical opposition sentiments have an elec- encouraged or at the very least, if you had money poured into it. To some degree in this more corrupt system who want to toral expression which is outside that of the it is different because some of that money keep things in the dark, who want to know believe the evidence, has never attempted to Communists or some ultra-nationalist or resist or fight against. has made it to civic groups, some of it has what other people are doing to discover made it to independent media, some of it extremist party. The development of a nor- Geopolitically President Kuchma cannot their wrongdoings, the corruption and the has made it to help less corrupt forms of mal left and a normal right in Ukraine, lean to one or the other direction because of malfeasance which is part of the current privatization and some efforts to promote which I think we are beginning to see, sug- his weakness – his inability to take on a full- Ukraine. and push the economic education of the gests that maybe that deadlock will be bro- fledged conflict either with Russia or the It seems to me that you’re dealing with a ken. In Ukraine you will have normal civic political elite to a degree where you now West. President Kuchma has tried to make quasi-authoritarian president who has limits activism, people preparing and people basi- have a very large cohort of people working compromises with existing political move- on how he can function and behave. You cally focusing on electoral politics, the use in ministries and the private sector who ments which he does not control and which have a fairly active civil society, particularly of the media, normal civic activism. Some know what the country needs – who know he cannot fully trust. So I think he is in a in the center in Kyiv, where a lot of the poli- of this is beginning in Ukraine and, as the that it needs only the political will at the top more vulnerable position, but at the same tics is shaped. You have economic growth economic turnaround takes hold, you will and the political will within the Parliament time this also means that he is behaving in a with some new pluralistic economic forces, see more of it in the future. to fix the remaining gaps. and you have economic players who are not more reasonable fashion. He is not moving playing by the old corrupt rules, who are Which of the three broad directions, in in an authoritarian direction, he is not lurch- In general, what are some of the dif- making money the old fashioned way – terms of international affairs, do you see ing either towards Russia or towards the ferences in Ukraine between now and they’re earning it. Ukraine taking: back towards Belarus United States. So this uncertainty around five years ago? and Russia; towards nationalism and the the president, which in some sense looks Are the citizens of Ukraine, the gener- far right; or an indefinite path or “mud- like stability, is a stability built on the fact Well, I think you have a much better al population, passive about what’s hap- dled way”? If Ukraine is taking this last that he has chosen to make substantial com- probing media. You have some substantial pening to Ukraine? And, if that is the path could this be a case of Ukraine’s promises. And with each of these compro- land reform and some sense of direct own- case, how do you break that mentality – inexperience on the national stage or a mises he has made, with external and inter- ership or direct responsibility which has break the citizens’ Soviet mentality? case of geopolitics – playing the East off nal forces, his room to maneuver as a com- made the agri-business/food-processing against the West? pletely unchallenged authoritarian leader is sectors much more potentially efficient and In order to encourage its citizens, constricted and constrained. independent of their old subsidy orienta- Ukraine must look after economic growth, Well, I think that the current elite will tion, a very different civil and civic society the creation of a bigger middle class, ensur- continue this attempt, in effect to balance What will help Ukraine gain popular with a practical understanding of the craft ing that its citizens do not have to worry off Russia and the West to maintain the standing in the eyes of Eastern Europe, of building a modern political system, a about the next week’s paycheck – Ukraine maximum degree of room to maneuver in NATO and the European Union? substantial amount of sophistication in civil society. You now have ministers and indi- viduals who’ve worked in government and Parliament who understand the types of reforms and structures that are necessary in order to implement and promote change. You now also have the experience of two years of economic growth so that you don’t have the kind of intense skepticism that greeted the past economic reform package five years ago. We spoke earlier about the level of corruption in Ukraine. Has it gotten worse? I think it’s gotten far worse in the last few years. It’s really within the last four or five years that it has gotten considerably worse and become systemic rather than episodic. Many of the younger generation feel that they can operate in a normal, more open environment and know how to oper- ate and succeed economically in a transpar- ent society. If these politicians don’t make a move toward open, transparent reform and con- tinue to operate under the basis of past cor- ruption with these skeletons in their closet, once the democratic opening comes, as it inevitably will, whether it comes in two years, in five years, or in 10 years, these Roman Woronowycz people will – well, let them read the reports National deputies, carry the Ukrainian flag into the Verkhovna Rada session hall, recreating the historic scene that of what’s going on in Croatia today. That’s occurred in the Ukrainian Parliament 10 years earlier after independence was declared. their future. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 13

THE TENTH ANNIVERSARY OF UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus travels to Ukraine for anniversary celebrations by Roman Woronowycz Kyiv Press Bureau KYIV – Somewhat disgruntled with Ukrainian organiz- ers, but generally satisfied with its performances, the leg- endary Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of North America made its third tour of Ukraine since independence between August 15 and 21 – this one in conjunction with 10th anniversary celebrations of Ukraine’s independence. The creative and administrative directors of the renowned musical ensemble said on August 20 that they were disappointed by the way the organizing committee for the cultural program of the Third World Forum of Ukrainians had treated them, especially by insisting that they not play a preferred song. Oleh Mahlay, conductor and music director of the leg- endary chorus known throughout the world for its dumas, ballads and marching songs, and the kobzar tradition it maintains, said that as far as he was concerned the organiz- ers stifled their creative freedom. “At the least, it raises the issue of censorship,” explained Mr. Mahlay. Mr. Mahlay said the song in question, “March of the Ukrainian Youth,” with words by Ivan Bahrianyi, was cho- sen because in his opinion it symbolically describes the sit- Roman Woronowycz uation in which today’s Ukrainian youth finds itself. He explained that he was asked to cut the song from the The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus on stage at the Teachers Building in Kyiv on August 18. chorus repertoire for the “Ukrainian Song in the World” Ms. Shokalo emphasized that the song is not all that con- wonderful feeling,” he explained. “We had just walked on program at the Palats Ukrainy on the evening of August 18, troversial in Ukraine and used to be heard often, whereas stage and received a standing ovation immediately.” which was the gala concert of the Third World Forum of the other songs in the bandurists’ repertoire were less According to him, the Ukrainians present there were the Ukrainians, even though the group had prepared it and four known, and that is why she suggested striking that one. true future of the country. other songs especially for the occasion. While the musical director said she was disappointed “These are the people Ukraine will have to rely on for a Mr. Mahlay and the president of the chorus, Anatolii with the chorus’s indifference to the desires of fellow per- better Ukraine,” he explained. “The track record just doesn’t Murha, said they believe the organizers were intimidated by formers and their confrontational attitude, the two leaders of show that the by-invitation-only crowd will build a demo- the words of the song, which includes phrases such as “Let the Detroit-based Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus said they cratic Ukraine.” the dark-powered enemies beware, young Ukraine is com- were put off by the concert director’s attitude towards them This was the third visit to Ukraine by the famed bandura ing forth.” and by a screaming fit she allegedly had when they tried to ensemble since Ukraine declared independence in 1991. Mr. Murha said the bandurists were told there was no convince her unsuccessfully to allow them to play the song The Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus was founded in 1918 time for their full repertoire and that they should get rid of in question. and has a long and rich history as one of the top bandurist the homage to Ukrainian youth, even though others there Mr. Mahlay and Mr. Murha agreed that the problems at choruses in the world. After suffering persecution under the had told them it was their best song. the concert were but one aspect of a general state of disor- Stalin terror, its members fled to the United States after “We are kobzars; we send a message in our songs,” ganization that surrounded the musical appearances they World War II. Its legendary music director and conductor, explained Mr. Mahlay. “We thought the song fit really well. made at the two official venues they played during their the late Hryhorii Kytasty, settled in Detroit, and made the It had a message we wanted to send.” In their opinion it five-day stay in Kyiv. city the new home for his bandura ensemble. was a message the organizers did not want heard. “I think that to a large extent it is a reflection of the prob- In 1991 the chorus returned to Ukraine with a 14-city However, Ms. Bench-Shokalo, the concert’s music lems in Ukrainian society,” said Mr. Mahlay. tour of the country under the direction of conductor director, said the real issue was not in the words of the song They had better experiences during four other perform- Wolodymyr Kolesnyk. It returned for a second tour in 1994, or even the lack of time, but fairness. ances, at a free show at the fabled Teachers Building organ- this time of the southern oblasts and Crimea. “The Bandurist Chorus had five songs scheduled, while ized by the U.S. Embassy, at St. Michael’s Golden-Domed The 2001 tour came after the Ukrainian Congress other artistic groups who had never appeared in Ukraine, Cathedral where they sang the Sunday divine liturgy, at Committee of America and the Ukrainian American like an Argentinean dance group and an accordionist, had Askold’s Tomb where they sang a panakhyda to the stu- Coordinating Council designated the chorus as the official only one number,” explained Ms. Shokalo. “I thought they dents killed at Kruty in 1918, and then at a private reception representative cultural group from the United States for the would at least give some of their time to a Canadian dance for World Forum guests and delegates from the United 10th anniversary celebrations in Ukraine. ensemble [Rusalka], which also had but a single dance States at the residence of the American ambassador. The ensemble is the 1992 recipient of the Taras scheduled.” Two Ukrainian Canadian folk dance ensembles For Mr. Mahlay the highlight of the trip, which he said Shevchenko Ukrainian State Prize, the highest award that performed at the concert: Rusalka of Winnipeg and Ukraina turned out well even with the organizational irritations, was can be bestowed by the country for excellence and contribu- of Toronto. the performance at the Teachers Building. “It was such a tion to the arts.

bleached concrete and granite plaza, which Sophia Sobor in the heart of Kyiv, which Ukraine passed on August 24, 1991, could Ukraine celebrates... stands at the very heart of the city, to Kyiv was attended by representatives of all the be compared to the christening of Kyivan (Continued from page 1) residents and the Ukrainian nation on major religious confessions of the country. Rus’ in 988. He said that Ukrainian inde- There the president, Prime Minister pendence is “irreversible” and called the Saturday, August 18, when the Third World August 23 with a colorful show that includ- Forum of Ukrainians opened , and ended on ed huge balloon arrangements and an effec- Anatolii Kinakh and Verkhovna Rada 10th anniversary “the end of the first and Sunday, August 26, when the last concert on tive daytime fireworks display. The center Chairman Ivan Pliusch lit prayer candles most difficult stage.” Kyiv’s European Square ended in the of attention was the gilded female figure in for the country. The previous day, in another highlight of evening. a green patina holding a guelder rose (kaly- Then Mr. Kuchma traveled to the St. the week’s commemorations, the same By August 25 celebrations had hit such a na) above her head perched atop the 62- Volodymyr the Great Monument overlook- members of the Verkhovna Rada who had crescendo that the sale of hard liquor was meter granite column that dominates the ing the Dnipro River for another prayer carried the large Ukrainian flag into the ses- banned in the city center until after the square. service before moving on to memorials to sion hall 10 years ago when the Parliament nightly concerts were over at about 10 p.m. President Kuchma, who attended the cer- Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine’s bard, and voted to proclaim Ukraine’s independence Law enforcement officials, however, report- emony along with President Kwasniewski Mykhailo Hrushevsky, the president of its and to leave the Soviet Union re-enacted the ed no serious problems with crowd control of Poland and an entourage of Ukrainian first republic, as well as to the Tomb of the historic event to mighty applause during a and even noted a reduction in crime during government officials, said in a short speech Unknown Soldier, where he laid wreaths. ceremonial session of the Verkhovna Rada. the four days that Ukrainians officially had that he hoped that 10, 20 and even 100 After the afternoon appearance at the A large portion of the Kyiv diplomatic off from work. years from now the statue would come to opening of Independence Square, the pres- corps, along with most of the past and pres- Not everything was all-out partying, symbolize Ukrainian independence, democ- ident was off to a jubilee concert at the ent members of the Parliament as well as however. There were also solemn com- racy and liberty. Ukraina Palace of Culture (Palats President Kuchma, Prime Minister Kinakh memorations, official celebrations and “This monument and this renewed Ukrainy) concert hall along with and his Cabinet, and Supreme Court and much wreath-laying, along with the opening square, which carries the hallowed name Presidents Kwasniewski, Putin and Constitutional Court judges were on hand to of the city’s revamped Independence Square ‘Independence’, must carry with it other Trajkovski. Mr. Kuchma was the single view the proceedings, which included an and the introduction of a new 62-meter col- symbols liberty, faith and beauty, respect for speaker before the beginning of the multi- address by Chairman Pliusch. umn, atop which stands what state officials human intelligence and human toil,” stated media show. He gave a lengthy 50-minute The session also included the reading of hope will be Ukraine’s lady liberty. Mr. Kuchma. discourse on Ukraine’s accomplishments a proclamation by National Deputy Ihor In one of the week’s highlights, Kyiv city The president also said he would like the of the last 10 years and a delineation of Yukhnovsky from the Verkhovna Rada to officials, led by Mayor Oleksander figure to represent the unity of the various what still needs to be done. the parliaments of the world in which the Omelchenko – whose stature as a person ethnic and religious groups in Ukraine. The president said that in terms of its Ukrainian legislature pledged to continue who gets things done continued to grow It was an event-filled day for the presi- importance to the Ukrainian nation, the Act the development of parliamentarism and with this latest success – presented the dent, beginning with a moleben at St. of Declaration of the Independence of democracy in the country. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35 KYIVANS AND GUESTS CELEBRATE UKRAINE’S INDEPENDENCE

Photos by Roman Woronowycz Sailors march with the flag of Ukrainian naval forces during the parade on August 24.

The presidium at the Third World Forum of Ukrainians during opening ceremonies on August 18. Mykhailo Horyn is at the podium.

Ukraine’s new T-84 tanks rumble down the Khreschatyk as part of the military parade.

Young gymnasts prepare to participate in the opening ceremonies of Members of the presidential guard, dressed in 18th century uniforms, march on Ukrainian the revamped Independence Square on August 23. Independence Day. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 15

Roma Hadzewycz “Love Ukraine...” is the message on this billboard on the Khreschatyk amidst a festival-like atmosphere.

Markian Hadzewycz The monument to independence, the new centerpiece of Independence Square, on the day before it was officially unveiled. Children from a Ukrainian art nursery school walk past the reviewing stand.

Verkhovna Rada members, past and present, President Leonid Kuchma, Prime Minister Anatolii Kinakh and guests in the Verkhovna Rada building on August 22, the day of the special ceremonial session marking the 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35

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Ukrainian sprinter finished in 23.14 sec- Olena Hovorova placed 10th in the onds, with Jenkins recording a 22.86. women’s triple jump on August 10 with a Paul Plishka on Wall Street Merlene Frazer of Jamaica came in third at jump of 13.85 meters. Tatyana Lebedeva of 23.43 seconds. Russia won the event with a distance of Thursday, September 13, 7 p.m. Tatiana Tereschuk-Antipova won a silver 15.25 meters. Swimming and diving medal in the women’s 400-meter hurdles Benefit Recital for the Shevchenko Scientific Society Scholarship Fund with a time of 55.29 seconds. Tereschuk- (for college students in Ukraine) will feature the world-renowned Antipova trailed Lonela Tirlea of Romania, • Roman Volodkov and Anton Zakharov Metropolitan Opera soloist Paul Plishka, and the internationally who was clocked at 54.65 seconds. of Ukraine took third in the men’s synchro- acclaimed pianist Thomas Hrynkiw, presenting a program ranging from Inga Babakova won gold in the women’s nized platform diving at the swimming and familiar selections from opera to classical Ukrainian and current high jump after clearing 6 feet, five inches. diving World Championships in Fukuoka, American compositions. Babakova out-jumped second- and third- Japan, on July 26. The Ukrainians earned a place finishers Kajsa Bergqvist of Sweden score of 336.06, just behind Eduardo Rueda The event is sponsored by India House, Inc., and will be held there (One and Hestrie Cloete of South Africa. and Fernando Platas of Mexico, whose Hanover Square in Lower Manhattan). A cocktail reception with hot and • Viktoria Palamar took second place in 336.63 points earned them second place. cold hors d'oeuvres will begin at 5:30 p.m., the recital at 7 p.m., with a the women’s high jump at the Herculis meet Tian Liang and Hu Jia of China won first champagne reception to meet the artists to follow. in Monte Carlo, Monaco, on July 20, clear- place with a score of 361.41. ing 6 feet, 5 1/2 inches. Bergqvist cleared a Maggie Bowen of the United States Of the $150 ticket price, $120 is tax-deductible; checks delivered to India height of 6-6 1/4 to win first place, and upset Yana Klochkova in the women’s 200- House should be drawn to the order of Shevchenko Scientific Society. Cloete took third with a height of 6-5 1/2, meter individual medley on July 28 in out-leaping fourth-place Babakova, who Fukuoka. Klochkova, the current Olympic Post-recital dinner reservations (not included in the ticket price of $150) cleared 6-4 3/4. champion in the event, finished in 2:12.30, may be made at either Bayards or Harry's at Hanover Square, both locat- Tatiana Tereschuk-Antipova won bronze while Bowen won with a time of 2:11.93. ed at India House. in the womens’ 400-meter hurdles, finishing Qi Hui of China finished in 2:12.46, win- behind Debbie-Ann Parris of Jamaica and ning a bronze medal. For additional information and reservations for the recital, please contact Daimi Pernia of Cuba. Klochkova came back, however, with a India House Club Manager, Mr. Peter Scheffer or Membership Manager Oleksii Lukashevych placed third in the runaway victory in the 400-meter individual Ms. Heather Minton at (212) 269-2323. men’s long jump, leaping 26-4 1/4, just shy medley, beating second-place Bowen by of second-place James Beckford’s mark of more than two seconds. The 18-year-old 26-5. First-place winner Danilo Burkenya Ukrainian gained the lead in the backstroke of Russia barely edged out the Jamaican leg and kept it for the remainder of the race, Beckford with a jump of 26-5 3/4. finishing in time of 4:36.98. Bowen fin- • Ukraine took home three medals at the ished in 4:39.06, while bronze medalist eighth IAAF World Championships in Athletics in Edmonton, including a gold (Continued on page 23)

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In memory of Ihor Olshaniwsky Submitted by the Executive Board of Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine

Pawlyshyn in 1956 and with her established his family various states and attracted many members. We with three children. He worked in a variety of jobs raised the consciousness and spontaneity of the dias- including being an organizer for the Ukrainian pora and worked in a professional manner.” Workingmen’s Association and an inspector of federal The arrival of General Petro Hryhorenko to the buildings for HUD in New Jersey. US in 1977 was the culmination of the defense of During the rapid rise of the human rights movement political prisoners since he embodied one of them. in the 70’s, he seized the opportunity to defend the Although he came for medical and surgical treatment “shestydesiatnyky” in Ukraine and to publicize the plight and was not speaking out publicly, the Soviet govern- of Ukraine and repressions by Soviet Union. The hunger ment revoked his citizenship and thusly shut the door strike of Valentyn Moroz in 1974 in Soviet prison served for his return to Moscow. as a wake-up call to Ukrainians all over the world. This spurred him on to open activities and criti- Ihor realized that lobbying the US Congress cism of Soviet Union such as public speaking, a visit through the human rights aspect would gain the most to Washington, DC with President Jimmy Carter, an attention and success. In his memoirs, Dr. Ihor official visit to West Point, trips to Europe and Asia, Koszman writes with warmth and empathy about etc. At each opportunity he spoke about human rights Olshaniwsky: “After meeting Ihor Olshaniwsky I realized activists who were being persecuted, about the neces- that we saw eye-to-eye on many issues. Olshaniwsky sity of the independence of Ukraine, about Soviet vio- had better skills in organizing and coordinating activities lations of the Helsinki Accords, etc. and had a stronger power of persuasion. We gathered Olshaniwsky devoted much time and effort to pro- a group of enthusiasts and organized a series of mote the dissemination of information about the Committees in the Defense of Valentyn Moroz. We met General, about the Ukrainian Public Group to Promote at weekly brainstorming and briefing sessions and trav- the Implementation of the Helsinki Accords – the eled frequently to Washington, DC.” Ukrainian Helsinki Group which Hryhorenko helped to Dr. Koszman continues: “Ihor Olshaniwsky gath- establish on November 9, 1976 in Kyiv with nine other ered a group of people who shared the same ideals. members. Hryhorenko was simultaneously a member He directed its work toward all the members in the US of the Moscow Helsinki Monitoring Group and the Kyiv Congress which succeeded in getting several impor- Helsinki Monitoring Group which broadened the scope tant resolutions through Congress which were printed of his importance and influence. In addition, in the Congressional Record. In addition, many Olshaniwsky helped the General and his family to speeches made by individual congressmen in the obtain political asylum and assisted him with writing of defense of Valentyn Moroz and Leonid Pliushch were his memoirs. recorded in the Record.” Through the efforts of Olshaniwsky, both houses “We considered this to be very important since of the US Congress approved Resolution 205 in the the entire Congress was informed about their plight defense of the Ukrainian Helsinki Monitoring Group and several copies of the Record went to the Kremlin which ultimately resulted in a proclamation by On Memorial Day, during the annual ceremony of where they were translated into Russian and read by President Ronald Reagan honoring them in 1982 on remembrance of departed comrades of Ukrainian the key members of the Soviet authorities. I learned their sixth anniversary. American Veterans Post 6 at their monument in this from a New York Times correspondent who told In his proclamation President Reasan, among Hollywood Cemetery in Union, N.J., the names of the me about the existence of a special department in departed comrades were read out loud, prayers were other things, stated: “The spontaneous formation on Moscow which translates the New York Times and the November 9, 1976, in Kyiv, Ukraine, of the Ukrainian given, hymns were sung and taps were played. Congressional Record.” Among the names inscribed on the Veterans’ monu- Public Group to Promote the Implementation of the “At this time I came to the realization that Ihor had Helsinki Accords affirmed once more that the human ment was also the name of Ihor Olshaniwsky. the drive to work much harder than I and was happy spirit cannot be crushed and that the desire for human Fifteen years have passed since he died. He was when he became the head of the Moroz Committee freedom cannot be conquered.” only 56 years old and was full of “joie de vivre” and while I headed the Ukrainian Republicans of New Ihor Koszman continues: “From 1982 to 1984, dur- enthusiasm. Ihor left a legacy of service to his country Jersey. I cannot remember the innumerable times he ing the 50th anniversary of the Great Famine of 1932- – the United States – and community in the defense of traveled with others to Washington, DC in order to per- 33 in Ukraine, Ihor Olshaniwsky traveled to human rights. In addition to serving in Korean War, he sonally lobby for the persecuted in Ukraine and how Washington, DC practically every week and vigorously headed the Committees of Defense of Valentyn Moroz many resolutions, letters of appeal and speeches lobbied the US Congress to establish a commission to and later, Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine. were given by legislators in their defense.” study and analyze the causes and aftereffects of the Ihor Olshaniwsky was born in 1930 in Halych, “One of the most important congressional bills murderous famine in Ukraine. As we know, such a com- Ukraine, which recently celebrated its millenium. was the bill which the late Millicent Fenwick (R-NJ) mission was established, $500,000 was appropriated Through the vagaries of war and post-war migration, proposed to form: a Congressional Commission which for the project by the US government, and the commis- he was separated from his mother and sister but would monitor the adherence to human rights accord- sion started to work in May 1986, just when Ihor shared the same lot with his late father, Karlo, a veter- ing to the Helsinki Accords of 1975 agreed to by its 35 Olshaniwsky’s health was taking a turn for the worse.” an of the Sichovi Striltsi. signatory nations. The State Department and the Koszman continues: “In 1985 Olshaniwsky decid- In 1950 they came to the US with other displaced House Foreign Affairs Commission (chaired by Dante ed that we should defend John Demjanjuk. I was hesi- persons and settled in New York City. Just a few short Fascell (D-FL)) opposed the creation of an additional months after his arrival he was drafted into the US body, arguing that this matter could be dealt with by tant, since I thought it would be detrimental to our army, served his basic training in Scoffield Barracks in existing commissions. After much effort and the prom- defense of political prisoners in the USSR. However, Hawaii (where he received special citation for his phys- ise of a chairmanship to Mr. Fascell, he relented and Olshaniwsky’s powers of persuasion were so strong ical fitness), departed for Japan for further training in thus in 1976 the Congressional Helsinki Commission that I simply could not oppose him. Soon afterwards, communications and then sent to the front in Korea. was created by Congress. Olshaniwsky became ill with a heart condition and He was assigned to the artillery division as a tele- It is comprised of nine members from the United spent time in a hospital. I took his place as a speaker phone lines repairman in a no-man’s zone. He had to States Senate, nine members from the House of at public rallies which were very well attended, people work at night crawling on his belly very quietly and in Representatives, and one member each from the gave generously for the defense of Demjanjuk and the total darkness to search for and repair breaks in the Departments of State, Defense and Commerce. This money was given to the defense attorney.” telephone lines which were caused by the repeated Commission is still functioning today and holds a very “After improving somewhat, Olshaniwsky spurred shooting of the guns from both sides in the daytime. important position in the field of defense of human himself to further vigorous action and neglected his While doing this in the no-man’s zone he was exposed rights in the US and Europe.” rehabilitation and recovery. When the case of to shots from the North Korean side since even a Dr. Koszman continues: “With the arrival of Myroslav Medvid hit the media, he and Walter Bodnar slight noise would promt shooting from the enemy. Valentyn Moroz to the US, all committees named after traveled to Washington, DC and to New Orleans in an After repairing the lines, he would crawl back to the him were dissolved and the group that worked with effort to save the young seaman.” American side prior to the break of dawn. He per- Ihor Olshaniwsky regrouped and changed its name to Koszman finalizes his remembrance with this formed this hazardous task for more than two years. “Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine – AHRU.” I observation: “I think that Ihor Olshaniwsky overbur- After an honorable discharge in 1953, Ihor was chosen as vice-president. We worked successful- dened himself which caused his exhaustion. His con- enrolled in the New York University school of engi- ly and received active support from the Ukrainian dition worsened and his heart gave out. May he rest in neering under the Gl Bill. He married Bozhena American community. We organized 19 branches in the Kingdom of Heaven.”

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stone was laid for the foundation of a monu- Newsbriefs ment to Taras Shevchenko. The monument (Continued from page 2) to Shevchenko will be installed in the center Farewell by Mr. A. Birko appealed to Ukrainian Procurator General of Warsaw in a public garden bearing its from members of Bandurist Choir name. The monument was created by Mykhailo Potebenko, Internal Affairs during the funeral of Dr. Myroslav Hnatiuk Minister Yurii Smirnov and National Ukrainian sculptor Kusch as a gift from Deputy Hryhorii Omelchenko to immedi- Kyiv to Warsaw; it will be carried to the Grieving family, reverend father, dear brothers and sisters! Polish capital in the near future. Polish ately investigate the shadowing of him and Today the Ukrainian Bandurist Choir is bidding farewell to our brother Myroslav. He his family. Mr. Volynets said he and his son President Aleksander Kwasniewski sent his was with us 17 years, but his contributions and accomplishments were tremendous. have been shadowed since May. (RFE/RL greeting to participants of the ceremony. Mr. Kwasniewski said the monument will Newsline) Myroslav joined UBC in 1985 and, because of his abilities, was elected to the be a symbol of friendship and mutual post of the president in 1989. 80% of Russians back union with Belarus understanding between two friendly nations. (UNIAN) The most important accomplishment of Dr. Hnatiuk was probably the organiza- MOSCOW – According to a poll con- tion of our concert tour through Ukraine in June of 1991. This was our first visit ducted by the Center of Sociological Putin visits grave of Kuchma’s father of our homeland after 50 years of separation and two months before the Research of the National and International Security Foundation and reported by VELIKII NOVGOROD, Russia – While breakup of the Soviet empire. The concert tour, which included concerts in the Interfax on August 22, 80 percent of visiting Velikii Novgorod on August 22, best halls of Kyiv, Kaniv, Poltava, Kharkiv, Donetsk, Dnipropetrovsk, Zaporizhia, Russians approve of the formation of a Russian President Vladimir Putin laid flow- Kryvyi Rih, Vinnytsia, Chernivtsi, Ivano-Frankivsk, Ternopil and Lviv was born, union state between Russia and Belarus. ers at the grave of Ukrainian President as a concept, in creative mind of Myroslav and was made a reality through Thirty-eight percent would like it to become Leonid Kuchma’s father, Interfax Myroslav’s hard work, cooperation with Kyiv agency “Ukraina” and the help of a union similar to the former USSR, 24 per- Northwest reported. President Kuchma’s our artistic director Volodymyr Kolesnyk. father died during World War II, but his cent favor its development as a confederat- We would like you to know, dear Myroslave, that we are most thankful to you ed state, and 26 percent believe Belarus grave was located only in 1996. (RFE/RL for your idea and your extreme effort which allowed the “Apostles of Bandura,” should be absorbed into the Russian Newsline) for the first time in 50 years, to glorify Ukraine with our song not from abroad Federation. (RFE/RL Newsline) Website focuses on Russian-Ukrainian ties but on our native Ukrainian soil. Ukrainians positive toward Russia MOSCOW – Gleb Pavlovskyi, who Dear brother Myroslav, we all remember your great contributions to the Chorus MOSCOW – Participants in an academic serves as Russian President Vladimir as the president and friend. We deeply feel our great loss. We will not forget roundtable discussion in Moscow on Putin’s media adviser, has launched a new you. We wish that the friendly soil of America be like dawn to you! August 22 said that the overwhelming Internet site, Ukraine.ru, to promote majority of Ukrainians have a positive atti- Russian-Ukrainian relations, Internet.ru tude toward Russia, ITAR-TASS reported. reported on August 23. On its opening Pollsters told the scholars that 61 percent of page, Mr. Pavlovskyi said his main goal is Ukrainian citizens have a positive attitude to inform Russians about developments in DEATH ANNOUNCEMENTS and 13 percent more have a “more positive Ukraine, where he said, “Putin is even to be published in The Ukrainian Weekly – in the Ukrainian than negative” one toward Russia, and that more popular than in Russia.” He added or English language – are accepted by mail, courier, fax, phone or e-mail. that President Putin wants both countries to more than a third would like the two coun- Information should be addressed to the attention of the Advertising Department tries to reunite. Mykhailo Pohrebinskyi, be part of a “united Europe” but not and sent to: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 director of the Kyiv Center for Political become “copies of the West.” He said his (NB: please do not include post office box if sending via courier), Parsippany, N.J. 07054; Studies, told the group that 60 percent of site will also seek to overcome obstacles to fax, (973) 644-9510; telephone, (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040; e-mail, [email protected]. Ukrainians believe that Kyiv should give this among many Ukrainians: the notion of priority to developing relations with Russia, some in the Ukrainian elite that Russia while 25 percent say that their government remains a threat and that Ukraine can join should first focus on ties with Western Europe without Russia. (RFE/RL Europe. (RFE/RL Newsline) Newsline) YURI INTERNATIONAL 13 Royal Palm Dr., Cheektowaga, NY 14225 Moldova to be integrated into energy grid Kuchma vetoes election bill for fourth time TRADE, TRAVEL, PARCEL CHISINAU – Now that Ukraine is being KYIV – President Leonid Kuchma has Tel.: (716) 685-1505 Fax: (716) 685-0987 integrated into the Russian electrical power again vetoed an election bill stipulating that system, Moldova will follow, Vremia 115 members of the 450-seat Parliament are PARCELS, AIRLINE TICKETS, VISAS, MONEY TRANSFER, Novostei reported on August 22. The paper to be chosen in single-mandate constituen- FOOD PARCELS FROM AMERICA AND CANADA TO UKRAINE, said that Chisinau will gain from this cies, while the remainder are to be elected RUSSIA, BELARUS, MOLDOVA, BALTIC COUNTRIES, POLAND, arrangement because of transit fees for the from lists fielded by political parties. It CENTRAL ASIA AND CAUCASUS export of power and also because of the marked the fourth unsuccessful attempt by enhanced role it will give the central the Verkhovna Rada this year to change the Parcels pick-up from home Moldovan government over the breakaway current election law, which calls for electing Transdniester region. To secure its place in 225 deputies in single-mandate constituen- Invitation to America • Visas to Ukraine • Extension of U.S. visas • DV Lottery these arrangements, Moldova will hand cies and another 225 deputies from nation- Airport pick-up and assistance in Lviv, Kyiv, Moscow, New York and Toronto over to Russia 76 percent of the shares in its wide party lists. (RFE/RL Newsline) Assistance with immigration papers for “Green Card” largest electrical power station, Moldovan Video Transfers PAL/SECAM - NTSC officials said. (RFE/RL Newsline) Diasporans eligible for long-term visas Calls to Ukraine 19¢ per minute • Calls to Russia 19¢ per minute Putin, Kwasniewski meet in Kyiv KYIV – Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry has introduced new visa rules For further information call: KYIV – While in Ukraine for celebra- allowing ethnic Ukrainians who live abroad (716) 685-1505 tions of the 10th anniversary of the coun- to obtain five-year, multiple-entry visas E-mail: [email protected] [email protected] try’s independence, Russian President instead of one-entry visas valid for six Vladimir Putin declared at an August 23 months, Ukrainian media reported on meeting in Kyiv with his Polish counterpart, August 14. Ukrainian Television added that Aleksander Kwasniewski, that he will pay the participants in the Third World Forum èÄêÄîßü ëÇ. ûêÄ Ç çúû-âéêäì an official visit to Warsaw in mid-January of Ukrainians, held in Kyiv on August 18- 2002, Russian and Polish media reported. 20, would get their visas free of charge. Á ‡ Ô ð Ó ¯ Û π “Relations between our countries have (RFE/RL Newsline) ‚Ò¥ı Ô‡ð‡Ù¥flÌ ¥ „ÓÒÚÂÈ Ì‡ achieved a new level of quality,” Mr. Putin said after the talks, adding that the Russian- MDs accused of stealing human organs ëÇüíäéÇàâ éÅßÑ Polish trade turnover reached $5.5 billion LVIV – Several doctors from the Lviv ̇ ÔÓ¯‡ÌÛ last year. Sergei Prikhodko, deputy chief of Regional Clinical Hospital are suspected of ∫ı ëÇüíéëíà the Russian president’s administration, trading in healthy body organs, which they ∫ı ëÇüíéëíà commented after the meeting that Russia allegedly removed from the bodies of living and Poland intend to increase cooperation in road-accident victims. ICTV Television èèÄÄííêêßßüüêêïïÄÄ ããûûÅÅééååààêêÄÄ connection with the exportation of Russian reported on August 14 that the physicians gas to the European Union. The two presi- removed undamaged organs of victims of ääÄÄêêÑÑààççÄÄããÄÄ ÉÉììááÄÄêêÄÄ dents also touched upon the future role of road accidents and then stated that death Russia’s Kaliningrad enclave and agreed resulted from the injuries received. In addi- 牥Îfl, 16 ‚ÂðÂÒÌfl 2001 ð., that further discussions will take place in tion, the station reported that no less than 10 Ó „Ó‰. 12-¥È ÔÓ ÔÓÎ. four-way talks that will include Russia, people were released from the hospital after ‚ ‡‚‰ËÚÓ𥪠¯ÍÓÎË Ò‚. ûð‡ Poland, Lithuania and the EU. (RFE/RL treatment without one kidney. Some of 215 ëı¥‰, 6-Ú‡ ‚ÛÎ., 縲-âÓðÍ, ç.â. Newsline) those people have agreed to testify against чÚÓÍ 100 ‰ÓÎ. ‚¥‰ ÓÒÓ·Ë Warsaw to have Shevchenko monument the doctors. Prosecutors opened an investi- ä‚ËÚÍË Á‡ÏÓ‚ÎflÚË ‚ ͇̈ÂÎfl𥪠ˆÂðÍ‚Ë Ò‚. ûð‡ gation into the alleged crimes, but none of WARSAW – In a solemn ceremony in the suspects have been arrested. (RFE/RL чð β·Ó‚Ë ÔðÓÒËÏÓ ÒÍ·‰‡ÚË ‚ Ô‡ð‡Ù¥flθÌÓÏÛ Ûðfl‰¥. the Polish capital on August 3, the corner- Newsline) 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35

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Later the Tel.: (215) 725-4430 Tel.: (215) 232-3993 Tel.: (215) 379-0400 UAOC experienced a further schism, with Fax: (215) 725-0831 Fax: (215) 379-2757 places as possible, with Mr. Kuchma and his delegation aside the UOC-MP leader. some of its bishops forming the Ukrainian Earlier in the day, metropolitans and Orthodox Church – Kyiv Patriarchate. bishops representing all 15 of global While the UAOC and the UOC-KP seem Toll free: 1-888-POLTAVA Orthodoxy’s national Churches, from such to be moving slowly towards reunification, far-flung and exotic places as Antioch, the remnant of the ROC, the UOC – Alexandria, Athens and Cyprus, as well as Moscow Patriarchate, strongly opposes the the newer Churches of North America and other two, as does the Ecumenical Church Poland, took part in the official divine litur- in Constantinople. gy and anniversary ceremony at the Patriarch Filaret, who heads the UOC- Trapezna Church of the Monastery of the KP, explained at a separate jubilee com- Caves. Not present, however, were memoration at the Kyiv Symphony Hall on Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople August 27 that while neither the UOC-KP and Patriarch Alexei II of Moscow, both of nor the UAOC were invited to attend serv- IN ASSOCIATION WITH AIR UKRAINE whom sent emissaries. ices and celebrations on the grounds of the ROC Patriarch Alexei, whose highly Monastery of the Caves, they felt a need to Direct Flights publicized scheduled appearance was at the celebrate jointly at least at the state function from JFK Airport center of a storm of controversy for weeks at the opera house. on a comfortable Boeing 767-300 aircraft leading up to the anniversary affair, ended “We are celebrating this holiday with the up remaining in Moscow. nation together and yet separately as well,” on Tuesdays Bishop Ahafas of Odesa provided one explained the only patriarch from among New York, Birmingham, Tashkent reason for the patriarch’s failure to appear. the three Ukrainian Church leaders. “This is because the Monastery of the Caves is a Departure at 6:00 PM He explained at a press conference that day that the Ukrainian government had not sacred place for the whole nation. It is a on Fridays and Sundays offered suitable accommodations for the symbol of our need to be united and our desire to pray together.” New York, Kyiv, Tashkent patriarch, so it was decided that he should not travel to Kyiv. The failure of the UOC-MP to include Departure at 6:00 PM However, at least one Ukrainian govern- the other two Ukrainian Orthodox confes- NEW YORK KYIV TASHKENT ment official stated unofficially that the sions in the celebrations led to demonstra- CHICAGO as as patriarch refused to travel to the commemo- tions outside both the ancient monastery low low DETROIT low rations because Ukraine had failed to extend and outside the Kyiv Opera Theater, where MIAMI as as LOS ANGELES an official invitation, one similar to what several hundred demonstrators from the TORONTO $599 $969 had been accorded Pope John Paul II for a Ukrainian National Rukh Party, the Sobor visit this past June. Party and the Prosvita Language Society While the pope is the head of a state, the chanted, “Russian priests, get out.” 8-HOUR8-HOUR FLIGHTFLIGHT –– YOUYOU AREARE IINN KYIVKYIV Vatican, Patriarch Alexei is not. The Monastery of the Caves, famous for In an effort to treat the three Ukrainian its extensive labyrinths of tunnels and caves Orthodox Churches equally, President where monks sheltered themselves from Kuchma, along with an official delegation, secular life to pray and fast, was established attended all three ceremonies, ending up at in 1051 by the monks Antonii and Teodosii New York - Kyiv - New York as low as $599 the Monastery of the Caves for the finale Pechersky and became the center of Kyivan ROUND-TRIP there. life after the Mongol horde leveled the city FOR INFORMATION He presented Metropolitan Volodymyr of in 1240 and occupied the country. 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In 1988 Archbishop Christodul and the other it was reopened after the onset of Soviet leaders of the various Churches prepared leader Mikhail Gorbachev’s perestroika and written statements in support of the UOC- glasnost programs. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 21

Walk/bike-a-thon to benefit museum NEW YORK – A truly special event After completion of designated routes, dubbed “Stride and Ride to Build” will take all participants will join in a picnic to cele- place on September 23. The event is a brate their accomplishment. The general walk-a-thon/bike-a-thon intended to raise public is also invited to show their support money for The Ukrainian Museum in New and cheer the participants. The picnic will York City; all proceeds from this benefit include food, volleyball, face-painting, will go to the museum’s building fund. prizes and a special visit from Ron Cahute With support from around the globe, last and Pan Barabolya. Admission to the pic- year’s Stride and Ride 2000 raised over nic is free to all participants and $50 spon- $30,000 for The Ukrainian Museum. This sors. The general public will be asked for a year’s event is even more crucial, as every- donation of $50. one has an unprecedented opportunity to The Ukrainian Museum strongly encour- double, even quadruple (with company ages the entire community to come together matching programs), their donations and participate. The fund-raising goal is to through a challenge grant that is part of a have every individual participant raise $150 generous donation from Eugene and and every family raise $250. In return, par- Daymel Shklar matching dollar for dollar ticipants will receive Stride and Ride T- any donation the museum receives in 2001. shirts generously sponsored by Self The Stride and Ride to Build is designed Reliance (NY) Federal Credit Union. for the entire family; the fund-raiser will Participants are encouraged to ask everyone feature an easy three-mile family fun hike for sponsorships: friends, family, neighbors, through the scenic grounds of the co-workers and business associates, as well Ringwood Estate in New Jersey. as out-of-towners. The route consists of paved and dirt The Ukrainian television network roads, and crosses a mowed grass field. Kontakt is providing coverage for the event Participants of all ages are welcome. Child and will air details of the upcoming Stride carriers, strollers with larger wheels, or and Ride. Everyone can visit the website at wagons are recommended for those wish- www.infoukes.com/kontakt/ to see high- ing to bring their toddlers along. The bike- lights of last year’s event, updates and cov- a-thon phase of the fund-raiser is better suit- erage of Stride and Ride 2001. ed for participants looking for a bigger A motivated group of 10 women with a challenge. The mountain bike route will love for the outdoors and an appreciation consist of a seven-mile tour of moderate for the Ukrainian culture is responsible for difficulty through the trails of Ringwood organizing the walk-a-thon/bike-a-thon. State Park. The route will include climbs, The mission is not only to raise money for rocky downhills and some single track, and The Ukrainian Museum but to also raise an will be guided by experienced riders. Bike awareness of the existence and importance participants must be at least 14 years old of the museum for our entire Ukrainian and have some mountain biking experi- community as well as the American public. ence, their own mountain bike, related The Ukrainian Museum in New York equipment and water. Bike helmets are City was founded 25 years ago to collect, mandatory; riders will not be permitted to preserve and display objects of artistic or ride without them. historic merit which relate to Ukrainian life and culture. It has become a resource for all to broaden their knowledge of Ukrainian culture and its centuries-old history. It con- Provisionals(Continued catalogue... from page 8) ducts educational programs in Ukrainian who literally traveled from post office to folk art in the form of regularly scheduled post office in Ukraine to obtain accurate courses and workshops for adults and chil- information on these issues – when they dren. Lectures, concerts and films are also were produced, in what quantities, and how part of the museum’s programming. long they remained in circulation. Mr. The museum is currently housed in a MARK T. OLESNICKY, M.D. Lobko’s manuscript was masterfully trans- small building in downtown Manhattan. Internal Medicine lated by Andrew O. Martyniuk in order to However, its ever-growing collections and expanded programs demand more space. make these stamp issues more widely 135 Columbia Turnpike, Suite 203 known. Therefore, the museum has committed to The literature judges were duly start construction on a new building this fall Florham Park, NJ 07932 impressed, and some of their comments as soon as the city approves its building speak for themselves: permit. Telephone (973) 822-5000 • Fax (973) 822-3321 “An essential, reliable, and easily usable For more information visit the website catalogue/handbook.” www.ukrainianmuseum.com, e-mail By Appointment “Of lasting value.” [email protected] or phone Olenka “An outstanding English-language trans- Terleckyj, (973) 771-1156. lation, well-done introductory and explana- tory remarks.” “This English-language edition makes the research work much more useful to an international audience.” “The [20 pages of] I tariff tables (postal rates) are an excellent feature.” The provisional stamp issues of every province are grouped by the post offices in which they were produced. The exact loca- tion of each of these post offices is shown on the provincial maps that introduce each section of the catalogue. Valuations are pro- vided for all of the stamp issues. Additionally, special information is includ- ed on how to readily distinguish forged materials from legitimate releases. Added features such as those described above prompted philatelic judges to rate this tome as “the definitive work” and “a sterling con- tribution to the growth of philately.” Collectors of Ukraine and the former Soviet Union will find this catalogue and handbook of immense value. The cost is $32 postpaid for U.S. orders and $35 post- paid for overseas orders. Copies may be obtained from: Ukrainian Philatelic Resources, P.O. Box 3, Springfield, VA 22150. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35 No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 23

place in the men’s quadruple scull, but, with Sportsline no other boats earning medals in the 15 (Continued from page 17) regattas, Ukraine failed to place in the top 10 in overall scoring. Beatrice Caslaru of Romania finished in • No Ukrainian crews medaled at the 4:39.33. 2001 Rowing World Championships in Klochkova won her second gold medal Lucerne, Switzerland, on August 18-26, of the championships on July 30 in the 400- despite a few strong showings. The meter freestyle in 4:07.30. She was trailed Ukrainian men’s heavyweight quadruple by Claudia Poll of Costa Rica, who finished scull finished fourth, with a time of COME,COME, JOINJOIN USUS in 4:09.15. Hannah Stockbauer of Germany 5:44.98, despite leading at the 1,000- placed third, finishing in 4:09.36. meter mark, with Germany capturing the Oleh Lysohor of Ukraine won the talent- HIGH INTEREST RATES ON CDs gold. A Ukrainian crew finished sixth in laden men’s 50-meter breaststroke in 27.52 the women’s heavyweight quadruple FREE CHECKING seconds, beating out Roman Sloudnov of sculls final, finishing the course in GREAT RATES FOR LOANS, MORTGAGES Russia, who was a close second at 27.60. 6:30.78, well behind Germany’s gold Domenico Fioravanti of Italy won a bronze medal pace. The only other Ukrainian SAFE DEPOSIT BOXES AVAILABLE medal, finishing in 27.72. crew to qualify for the grand finals was • Ukrainian swimmer Ihor Snitko won the open men’s coxed pair, which fin- UKRAINIAN/ENGLISH SPOKEN gold in the 400-meter freestyle at the World ished sixth overall. FRIENDLY PERSONNEL University Games in Beijing, China, on Soccer August 26. He edged out American Kevin WESTERN UNION Clements by .01 seconds, with a winning time of 3:51.94. • CSKA Moscow goalkeeper Serhii Sailing Perkhun, a Ukrainian national, died on WE CAN ACCOMMODATE ALL YOUR FINANCIAL NEEDS Tuesday, August 28, from head trauma. He had been in a coma since August 18, when • Atlanta ‘96 gold medalists Yevhen his head collided with that of an opposing UKRAINIAN NATIONAL Braslavets and Ihor Matvienko are the new striker in a game against Anji Makhachkala. European champions after winning the Climbing Bord Gais 470 European Sailing FEDERAL CREDIT UNION Championship at Dun Laoghaire, Ireland, • Three Ukrainian athletes from Kharkiv on July 19. The Ukrainians snatched the MAIN OFFICE gold medal from the leading Israeli boat swept the women’s speed climb event at the during the last day of competition, a calm 2001 Summer X Games in Philadelphia on 215 Second Ave. (between 13th and 14th St.), New York, NY 10003 day in which the Ukrainian team’s patience August 19, according to the Philadelphia Tel.: (212) 533-2980 • Fax: (212) 995-5204 and consistency paid off. The Israelis had Inquirer. Elena Repko won gold, setting a built a sizable lead during high winds in the time of 15.904 seconds for the 60-foot wall. BRANCHES first few days of competition. She was followed by Olha Zakharova, who Rowing won silver, and Olena Ostapenko, who took 35 Main St., So. Bound Brook, NJ 08880 bronze. Tel.: (732) 469-9085 • Fax: (732) 469-9165 In the men’s speed climb, Maksym • Germany made waves on Sunday, July Stenkovoi of Nikopol took gold, with a 691 Roosevelt Ave., Carteret, NJ 07008 15, by winning the rowing World Cup for winning time of 10.43 seconds. Vladimir Tel.: (732) 802-0480 • Fax: (732) 802-0484 the fifth straight year in Munich. Germany Zakharov of Kharkiv took second. finished with 172 points, followed by Great Britain second at 142 points and Belarus – Compiled by Andrew Olesnycky and e-mail: [email protected] Website: www.uofcu.org third at 78. A Ukrainian crew took first Peter Steciuk. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 No. 35

Wildwood marks... (Continued from page 5) Koziupa as the chairman of the New Jersey Committee Celebrating the 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. Mr. Koziupa informed everyone of the official banquet to take place on September 22 at the Ramada Hotel in East Hanover, N.J. Mr. Halkowycz then thanked all the participants for making time to honor Ukraine, its leaders and the many heroes throughout the centuries of the struggle for independence. Everyone then sang the Ukrainian national anthem “Shche Ne Vmerla Ukraina.” Afterwards the Ukrainian flag was placed at the head of the tryzub in the sand. During the whole afternoon grand- parents and grandchildren, parents and children, and even couples came to the site to take pictures next to this unique expression of Ukrainian pride.

Turning... (Continued from page 6) rated with historical emblems, speakers expressed suggestions ranging from the resignation of Mr. Scherbytsky and full sovereignty for Ukraine within a confed- eration of free republics, to outright inde- pendence. Rukh’s platform, as outlined in a program and statutes adopted in princi- ple on the second day of the congress, resembled those adopted a year earlier by the popular fronts in the Baltic republics. Guided by “the principles of humanism, democracy, glasnost, plural- ism, social justice and international- ism,” Rukh’s platform calls for political and economic sovereignty, the reversal of decades of Russification in Ukraine, protection of the environment, and pro- tection of the rights of national minori- ties and ethnic groups living in Ukraine. The congress also elected Kyiv poet Ivan Drach, who heads the Kyiv region- al Rukh organization to lead the republi- can Popular Movement. Serhii Koniev of Dniprodzerzhynsk, one of 32 mem- bers of the Congress of People’s Deputies of the USSR from Ukraine who attended the congress, was elected vice-chairman. Mykhailo Horyn of Lviv, a leading activist of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union, was elected to head the Rukh secretariat. A number of representatives of popu- lar movements, parties, public organiza- tions and foreign delegations from the Baltic republics, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Georgia and Uzbekistan, as well as rep- resentatives of the Crimean Tatars, deliv- ered greetings. Among the highlights of the congress was the dramatic speech delivered by Solidarity activist Adam Michnik, who headed a six-person delegation from Poland’s Solidarity, traveling on Polish diplomatic passports. Mr. Michnik expressed Solidarity’s support of the Rukh: “We are glad that now, on this historic day, at this solemn moment for Ukraine and for all of Europe, there are Poles in this hall. We are glad that at this time of national returned only when so requested and accompanied by a stamped, rebirth – for which you paid the price of addressed envelope. To The Weekly Contributors: ® camps, trials, suffering, pain and the We greatly appreciate the materials – feature articles, news stories, press clip- Full names (i.e., no initials) and their correct English spellings must be provid- death of the best sons of this land – ed. pings, letters to the editor, and the like – we receive from our readers. In order to ® Solidarity is with you, Poland is with facilitate preparation of The Ukrainian Weekly, we ask that the guidelines listed Newspaper and magazine clippings must be accompanied by the name of you. May fortune be with you! May God the publication and the date of the edition. below be followed. ® give you strength! Long live a democrat- Information about upcoming events must be received one week before the ® ic, just, free Ukraine!” News stories should be sent in not later than 10 days after the occurrence date of The Weekly edition in which the information is to be published. ® Source: “Popular Movement for of a given event. Persons who submit any materials must provide a daytime phone number ® Perebudova founded in Ukraine,” The All materials must be typed (or legibly hand-printed) and double-spaced. where they may be reached if any additional information is required. ® ® Ukrainian Weekly, September 17, 1989, Vol. Photographs (originals only, no photocopies oir computer printouts) submit- Unsolicited materials submitted for publication will be returned only when so LVII, No. 38; also in “The Ukrainian Weekly ted for publication must be accompanied by captions. Photos will be requested and accompanied by a stamped, addressed envelope. 2000,” Volume 2, Parsippany, N.J.: The Ukrainian Weekly, 2001. No. 35 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 2, 2001 25

Yulia Tymoshenko and Viktor Borys Tarasyuk... Yuschenko have recently created two ÑàêÖäñßü òäéãà ìäêÄ∫çéáçÄÇëíÇÄ (Continued from page 3) separate pro-democracy coalitions in ÔðË éìÄ ◊ë‡ÏÓÔÓÏ¥˜“ ‚ 縲-âÓðÍÛ view of the legislative elections of 2002. have partially tried to satisfy by founding Do you think that this division could the Institute for Euro-Atlantic Cooperation èéÑÄ∏ Ñé ÇßÑéåÄ, ôé reduce the possibilities of victory for last May. Through this institute I am going democracy? to bring the idea and the merits of Ukraine’s European and Euro-Atlantic future to the No, I think that if different political çÄÇóÄççü broader society. It is important for me to get forces have the same objective – that is, the support from society rather than merely to building of a democratic, prosperous and convince one or another politician. This is economically viable European state – they ‚ ÌÓ‚ÓÏÛ ¯Í¥Î¸ÌÓÏÛ ðÓˆ¥ how the system works in democracies. You can have different tactics, different have to convince society, you have to gain approaches. For example, the coalition led 2001/2002 the support of the people, and then your by Ms. Tymoshenko is basing its tactics on policy can be successful. protest, on criticism, on so to say negative ðÓÁÔÓ˜ÌÂÚ¸Òfl About the future, I do not exclude my factors, whereas the coalition of Mr. return to service in the field of foreign poli- Yuschenko is building its tactics on a con- ‚ ÒÛ·ÓÚÛ, 8 ‚ÂðÂÒÌfl 2001 ð., cy, but not now. Under our Constitution, structive approach that is pro-nation, pro- the president implements leadership over Ukrainian interests. ëãìÜÅéû ÅéÜéû the conduct of foreign affairs. We have dif- There are serious differences in tactics ‚ ˆÂðÍ‚¥ Ò‚. ûð‡, ‚ 縲-âÓðÍÛ ferent views on foreign policy, and so I between both. I do not think that it is possi- ÔðË 7-¥È ‚ÛÎˈ¥ cannot serve under this president. It is ble for them to get together in the course of impossible. the election campaign, but I do not exclude 1 á·¥ð͇ ‚Ò¥ı ̥ۘ‚ ÔÓ ÍÎflÒ‡ı Ó „Ó‰. 9-¥È ð‡ÌÍÛ. the possibility of them getting into a coali- Do you think there is a big gap 1 燂˜‡ÌÌfl Ô¥ÒÎfl ëÎÛÊ·Ë ÅÓÊÓª ÚðË‚‡ÚËÏ ‰Ó 1-Óª „Ó‰. ‰Ìfl. tion after the elections, provided that both between the Ukrainian elite and the rest 1 ÇÔËÒË ÌÓ‚Ëı ̥ۘ‚ ‚¥‰ 1-Óª ‰Ó 12-Óª ÍÎflÒË, flÍ Ú‡ÍÓÊ ÔÂð‰¯Í¥ÎÎfl of the population in terms of awareness get enough votes in the Parliament. of international relations? ‚¥‰·Û‚‡ÚËÏÛÚ¸Òfl ‚ ÔÂ䈂ÒÛ·ÓÚË Ï¥Òflˆfl ‚ÂðÂÒÌfl ‚ ͇̈ÂÎfl𥪠¯ÍÓÎË Do you perceive Ukrainian youth as (‚ı¥‰ í. ò‚˜ÂÌÍÓ èÎÂÈÒ) Ï¥Ê 6 ¥ 7 ‚ÛÎ. having a special role to play in political Yes. Naturally there are differences in the mobilization? ––––––––––––––––– perception of foreign policy objectives between the elite and society [in general]. Certainly. I consider Ukrainian youths èðË ¯ÍÓÎ¥ ¥ÒÌÛπ ëÇßíãàóäÄ, ˘Ó π Ô¥‰ Á‡ðfl‰ÓÏ From my point of view, the elite, the profes- and the youth in the Ukrainian diaspora the 83-„Ó Ç¥‰‰¥ÎÛ ëÓ˛ÁÛ ìÍð‡ªÌÓÍ sionals, have a more aware and informed world over as a natural asset for Ukraine, judgement on the subject. Polls conducted because of the natural desire of youth to • òÍÓ· π ÔÂð¯Ó˛ ̇ Á‡ıÓ‰¥, fl͇ χπ ÁÍÓÏÔ'˛ÚÂðËÁÓ‚‡ÌÛ ·¥·Î¥ÓÚÂÍÛ among the members of the elite show that right wrongdoing and injustice, to favor ‚ ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸Í¥È ÏÓ‚¥. they are usually in favor of Ukraine’s join- democracy and freedom. This natural ing both the European Union and NATO. • åÓ‰Âð̇ ·¥·Î¥ÓÚÂ͇ ̇˜ËÒβπ 3,000 ÚÓÏ¥‚ ¯Í¥Î¸ÌËı, Î¥ÚÂð‡ÚÛðÌËı ÍÌËÊÓÍ. impulse among all people is especially evi- • ì˜Ì¥ ÛÒ¥ı 12-ÚË ÍÎflÒ ÒËÒÚÂχÚ˘ÌÓ ‚ËÔÓÁ˘‡˛Ú¸ ÍÌËÊÍË, ˜ËÚ‡˛Ú¸ ªı, Some polls – which have been conducted dent among the youth. for five years among Foreign Affairs and Let us recall the year 1990, when Û‰ÓÒÍÓ- Ì‡Î˛˛˜Ë Ò‚Ó˛ ð¥‰ÌÛ ÏÓ‚Û. èðӈ‰Ûð‡ ‚ËÔÓÁ˘ÂÌÌfl ¥ ‚¥‰‰‡‚‡ÌÌfl Defense Ministry officials, members of the Ukrainian youths demonstrated against the ÍÌËÊÓÍ Û ·¥·Î¥ÓÚˆ¥, ‚‰ÂÚ¸Òfl ÂÎÂÍÚðÓÌ¥˜ÌÓ˛ ðÛ˜ÍÓ˛ ÔÓ ◊bar codes“. Rada, and correspondents writing on for- old system, and, as a result, the government • ëËÒÚÂχÚ˘Ì ˜ËÚ‡ÌÌfl ÍÌËÊÓÍ ‰‡π ÏÓÊÎË‚¥ÒÚ¸ ‚Ë‚˜ËÚË ÛÍð‡ªÌÒ¸ÍÛ ÏÓ‚Û. eign affairs – show a figure as high as 75 was forced to resign. Do you remember percent in favor of NATO membership. these protests and the tent camps on what is Some public opinion polls in the late now Independence Square? Nobody ÑàêÖäñßü òäéãà 1990s showed support for Ukraine’s EU believed that this could be achieved. membership, sometimes as high as 79 per- This year again the youth of Ukraine cent. Thus, these are some indicators that demonstrated because they no longer want- Ukrainian public opinion, in principle, is ed to be the objects of policy, but rather quite open to the idea of the European wanted to be the subjects and participants of choice for Ukraine. I would say that the the political process in Ukraine. This result- level of emotional support among ed in their active protest and, again, the con- Ukrainians for a Western orientation was struction of tent camps. And who initiated very strong immediately following inde- this campaign in Ukraine called ”For pendence. The increasing hardships of the Truth”? Again, the students. Students were transitional period and the hostile attitude never passive onlookers. demonstrated by the West regarding nuclear Unfortunately, the system is now trying weapons in 1993 lessened this support to prevent students from actively participat- somewhat. ing. I myself have seen this phenomenon. But, in principle, I do believe in the nat- For example, I was on a trip to Ivano- ural wisdom of the Ukrainian people, who Frankivsk. The organizers agreed that I naturally are striving to get to the same could have a meeting with the students at level and standard of living other the university. Unexpectedly, the rector Europeans have. But the Soviet system said: “You know, it is impossible to fit it was eradicating the sense of entrepreneur- into the plans.” ship from the people’s minds for more than It became known to me afterwards that 70 years. The system actually prevented the rector had received a call from above, Ukrainians from realizing their natural saying that if Mr. Tarasyuk were to speak desire to work toward a better life, and its before the students, it would lead at least to effects are still being felt. The system of a reprimand, a serious reprimand – possibly collective farms was destroyed institution- a dismissal. But no power has ever been ally only last year. able to dampen the enthusiasm of youth.

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Rutgers Newark offers two Ukrainian courses NEWARK, N.J. – In the context of the The “History of Modern Ukraine” newly reorganized Central and East (21:510:370), meeting Tuesdays and European Studies Program, and with the Thursdays in the third period (11:30 a.m- support of Ukrainian credit unions in the 12:40 p.m.) in Room 342, Conklin Hall, area, the Department of Classical and will be taught by Prof. Taras Hunczak. Modern Languages at Rutgers University, The first meeting for both courses will Newark, will offer two Ukrainian courses be Tuesday, September 4, at Conklin Hall, during the fall semester. 175 University Ave. “Introduction to Ukrainian Literature” The courses fulfill college requirements (21:957:205), meets Tuesdays and in literature and history and may be count- Thursdays in the fifth period (2:30-3:40 ed toward a major or minor in Central and p.m.) in Room 345, Conklin Hall. East European Studies. Students from other Seventeen students have already registered colleges and community members are wel- for the course. The course will be taught by come. Dr. Antonina Berezovenko from Kyiv, who For information about the Central and is currently teaching Ukrainian at East European Program contact Prof. Columbia University. The language of Myroslava Znayenko or Prof. Alexander readings and lectures (Ukrainian or Motyl, directors of the program; call (973) English) will depend on the composition of 353-5498 (secretary) or (973) 353-5051 the students. Prof. Berezovenko may be (Prof. Znayenko’s voice mail); or write to contacted at [email protected]. [email protected]. PREVIEW OF EVENTS

(Continued from page 28) November 29. Registration will be held on grounds at 73-81 Washington Ave., September 17 and 19. A full-time intensive Clifton. Tickets are $25 and must be pur- English course will also be offered, start- chased by September 21. For information ing September 10. MSU is located at the or purchase, call Mary Yurcheniuk, (973) intersection of Valley Road and Normal 365-1762. Avenue in Upper Montclair. To register, or for additional information on class sched- Saturday-Sunday, October 6-7 ules and locations, call the Center for Continuing Education, (973) 655-4353. SAN FRANCISCO: The Ukrainian Professional and Business Group of Saturday, September 22 Northern California and the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America VIRGINIA BEACH, Va.: The Tidewater (UMANA) present “Zabava: San Ukrainian Cultural Association (TUCA) Francisco 2001” – a dinner, dance and will host a gala banquet to commemorate Napa Valley wine tour. Tickets: Saturday the 10th anniversary of Ukraine’s inde- night dinner and dance, $75; Sunday wine pendence and the fifth anniversary of the tour, $25. Tickets increase in price by $10 TUCA’s establishment at the Broad Bay after September 15. For tickets and infor- Country Club, 2120 Lords Landing, mation call (415) 986-0835. Virginia Beach. There will be an icon exhibit, cocktail hour and traditional wel- Thursday-Sunday, October 11-14 coming ceremony, as well as an entertain- ment program by Petro Vaschyk of the CLEARWATER, Fla.: The Ukrainian Batkivschyna. The dinner program will American Bar Association (UABA) will feature Marta Zielyk, Ukrainian inter- hold its 24th annual convention at the preter at the State Department, as the Adam’s Mark Resort and Convention main speaker, and guests Col. A. Taran Hotel. The program features issues in and Capt. S. Necheporenko of the intellectual property, immigration and law Military Attaché Office of the Embassy of practice management, including a work- Ukraine in Washington. Reservations are shop on computers and the Internet. required, and tickets are $35 per person. Participants may take part in sunset cruis- Call Andy Grynewych, (757) 874-3155, es, excursions to Disney World and other e-mail [email protected], or visit social activities. On Saturday evening, a http://www.webhost4you.com/tuca. dinner banquet will be offered with a Saturday, September 29 speech by Roman Woronowycz, editor of The Ukrainian Weekly’s Kyiv Press CLIFTON, N.J.: St. Mary Protectress Bureau. For UABA hotel room rates call Ukrainian Orthodox Church Sisterhood (800) 444-ADAM; for airline discounts will sponsor an all-day trip to Atlantic available from US Airways, (877) 874- City, stopping at Taj Mahal casino. The 7687; for more information, (718) 721- bus will depart at 9 a.m. from the church 7600 or (888) UABA-LAW.

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Saturday, September 8 Hanover Square in Lower Manhattan. The program will feature Metropolitan Opera MONTREAL: The Ukrainian Congress soloist Paul Plishka and pianist Thomas of Montreal will host the second annual Hrynkiw, presenting selections from Ukrainian outdoor festival at 1-6 p.m. at opera to classical Ukrainian and current Parc de l’Ukraine at Bellechasse and 12th American compositions. A cocktail recep- Avenue to celebrate the 10th anniversary tion will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by a of Ukrainian independence and the 110th recital at 7 p.m. and a champagne recep- anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in tion to meet the artists afterwards. Ticket Canada. The festivities will continue with price: $150 ($120 tax-deductible). Post- a dance at 9 p.m. at the Ukrainian Youth recital dinner reservations (not included in Center, 3270 Beaubien East. For further the ticket price) may be made at either information call Olenka Cechmistro, Bayards or Harry’s at Hanover Square. (514) 593-3989, or Zorianna, (514) 481- For additional information and reserva- 5871. tions for the recital, contact India House Club Manager Peter Scheffer or SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: St. Membership Manager Heather Minton, Andrew’s Ukrainian School will mark the (212) 269-2323. beginning of the 2001-2002 academic year with a moleben at 10:30 a.m. in the Friday-Sunday, September 14-16 chapel of St. Sophia Seminary, followed by refreshments. All returning and KERHONKSON, N.Y.: The Carpathian prospective students are invited to attend Ski Club (KLK) will host the annual KLK with their parents. For more information Fall Weekend at Soyuzivka. Events will call Christine Syzonenko, (973) 895- include tennis, dining and dancing. For 4868, or Annette Lyszyk, (908) 203- more information call Vira Popel, (732) 9728. 297-0786. For reservations call Soyuzivka, (845) 626-5641. SOUTH BOUND BROOK, N.J.: St. Andrew’s Brotherhood will hold its annu- EDMONTON: The Ukrainian Philatelic al pig roast picnic at St. Andrew’s and Numismatic Society (UPNS) will Memorial Church Hall. All members of hold a convention at the Ukrainian the extended Ukrainian family are invited Canadian Archives and Museum, located to enjoy good food and drink in the com- at 9543 110th Ave., honoring the 50th pany of friends from 15 other Ukrainian anniversary of the UPNS and the 10th parishes. For those watching their choles- anniversary of Ukrainian independence. It terol intake, there will be foods other than will be an opportunity to acquire, sell, pit-roasted pig, such as kovbasa, barbe- trade and learn more about Ukrainian cued chicken, hamburgers and hot dogs. stamps, booknotes, coins and medals. Food and drink will be served buffet- There will be a talk on Ukrainian philate- style. Price: adults, $15; children, $5. ly on Friday evening at 7 p.m., with the Music, games and volleyball will be exhibition continuing on Saturday from available. For more information call Ihor 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday from 1 Sawon, (908) 231-7266. p.m. to 6 p.m. Dr. Ingert Kuzych, The Ukrainian Weekly’s “Focus on Philately” Sunday, September 9 columnist will answer questions. For fur- UKRAINIAN MEDICAL SERVICE LTD STAMFORD, Conn.: The 34th Ukrainian ther information contact John-Paul Himka Day festival sponsored by the Connecticut by telephone, (780) 431-0388, or e-mail, NY (718) 621-3666, Kyiv:+380 44 440-7355 State Ukrainian Day Committee will be [email protected]. held at St. Basil’s Seminary on Glenbrook e-mail: [email protected] Sunday, September 16 Road beginning with an 11 a.m. liturgy celebrated by the Most Reverend Basil äéåèãÖäëçÖ åÖÑàóçÖ éÅëãìÉéÇìÇÄççü çÄ íÖêàíéêß∫ ìäêÄ∫çà: PHILADELPHIA: The Ukrainian Losten. 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There is a children’s * ÑÓ„Îfl‰ Á‡ β‰¸ÏË ÔÓıËÎÓ„Ó ‚¥ÍÛ Ú‡ ‰¥Ú¸ÏË – ÔðÓ„ð‡Ï‡ ◊HOME ATTENDANT“ Chodoba-Fritz will also sing and perform menu for $10. Preceding the Sunday on the bandura. Tickets are $3 in advance observance, couples married 25 and 50 襉ÚðËχÈÚ ҂Ӫı ð¥‰ÌËı ¥ ·ÎËÁ¸ÍËı – ‚ÓÌË ÔÓÚðÂ·Û˛Ú¸ ˆ¸Ó„Ó! or $5 at the gate. Children under age 12 years will be honored at a 5 p.m. Saturday are admitted free. For more information vesper service and reception. Additionally, ÑÓÒÚÛÔÌ¥ ˆ¥ÌË. éÔ·ڇ ÔÓÒÎÛ„ ‚ ëòÄ ¥ ä‡Ì‡‰¥. call (203) 269-5909. five young people will be elevated to the Tuesday, September 11 office of reader. The church is located at 6740 N. Fifth St., Philadelphia. For infor- IRVINGTON, N.J./NEW YORK: mation, directions and banquet reserva- Celebrating its 30th year, Muzychne tions, contact Father Frank Estocin at the Doshkillia – Music & Me will hold its first church office, (215) 927-2287, or Andrea session at the Ukrainian Community Swan, (610) 828-2651. WHAT? 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