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Vol. LXXXI No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 $1/$2 in Ukraine Holodomor memorial’s Ukraine, EU deadlocked on Tymoshenko solution groundbreaking in D.C. by Zenon Zawada Mr. Yanukovych, as reported by the was offered the next day by Member of Ukrayinska Pravda website. “There’s the European Parliament (MEP) Marek slated for December 4 KYIV – Three weeks remain until no more time for bluffing. There’s Siwiec. the EU Foreign Affairs Council is sched- time left for actions.” The Cox-Kwasniewski proposal Antonovych Foundation uled to decide on November 18 on The EU offered its solution to the involves Ms. Tymoshenko paying a donates $100,000 whether to sign an Association crisis in a letter dated October 4 that $200 million fine for the damage to Agreement with the Ukrainian govern- was addressed to Mr. Yanukovych and Ukrainian industry caused by her 2009 ment. Yet the Ukrainians remain dead- authored by former European natural gas deal with the Russian gov- locked on how to satisfy the European Parliament President Pat Cox and for- ernment and losing her civil rights for Union’s demand of arranging for three years, including the ability the release of former Prime to participate in next year’s presi- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. Yanukovych is rejecting dential campaign but not com- The administration of the EU’s proposal pete in the 2016 parliamentary President Viktor Yanukovych has elections, Mr. Siwiec wrote on his so far refused the EU’s proposal for a presidential pardon blog on October 16. for a presidential pardon of her of Tymoshenko. He also wrote that Ms. conviction, which would allow Tymoshenko’s prison sentence her to be active – but not run – in would be halved, and the remain- the 2015 presidential campaign. The mer Polish President Aleksander der of it would be suspended since she Representatives of the Omelan and Tatiana Antonovych opposition led by her Batkivshchyna Kwasniewski, who have led a mission has already served two years. Foundation present a donation to the U.S. Holodomor party still won’t accept anything less to arrange for Ms. Tymoshenko’s Mr. Yanukovych has insisted that Committee (from left): Dr. Ihor Voyevidka, foundation than a pardon. release since June 2012. Ukrainian law doesn’t allow him to president; Andrew Lewicky, foundation treasurer; Failure to find a compromise will The letter asks that President grant a pardon and Ms. Tymoshenko Michael Sawkiw Jr., chairman of the U.S. Holodomor lead the EU Foreign Affairs Council to Yanukovych grant Ms. Tymoshenko must submit a written request for it. Committee; and Roman Sloniewsky, foundation secretary. reject the agreement, which requires amnesty “out of concern for her medi- She refuses to do so because she insists the support of all 28 EU member cal care and humanitarian grounds.” she hasn’t broken the law. Meanwhile, U.S. Holodomor Committee states. Polish Foreign Affairs Minister Yet, the same day the letter was Justice Minister Olena Lukash said a Radoslaw Sikorski confirmed this released, October 15, Mr. Kwasniewski damaged spine isn’t enough legal WASHINGTON – The groundbreaking ceremony for week that the foreign affairs ministers said he has proposed to Mr. grounds to grant a pardon. the Holodomor Memorial in Washington will be held of the Netherlands, Great Britain and Yanukovych that he grant a “partial Mr. Yanukovych offered his biggest on Wednesday, December 4, at 1 p.m. at the memorial Sweden will vote against signing the pardon,” an option that isn’t mentioned compromise so far when he said at an site located at the intersection of North Capitol Street Association Agreement with Ukraine if in the letter. October 17 press conference in Donetsk and Massachusetts Avenue NW, five blocks from the Ms. Tymoshenko isn’t released. He said that proposal involves that he would sign a law ensuring Ms. U.S. Capitol and within walking distance of Union “Very little time is left and the risk reducing her prison sentence to two Tymoshenko’s release if such a law is Station and the National Mall. of not signing is very large,” Mr. years from seven, which she has passed by Parliament. (Continued on page 4) Sikorski said at a press conference on already served. He didn’t reveal other October 22 in Kyiv after meeting with details of the partial pardon, but a hint (Continued on page 8)

First English translation of Shevchenko’s complete “Kobzar” presented at UIA by Roman Czajkowsky journalist, stood at a podium at the Andrew Horodysky, a private art consul- Ukrainian Institute of America (UIA) in tant. “For both the lay and academic public, NEW YORK – In June 2010, when New York to introduce the public to the it opens the door to the spiritual and psy- Pennsylvania-born Peter Fedynsky was fruit of that decision: the first-ever English chological condition of Ukraine,” he added. nearing the end of his tenure as Voice of translation of the entire “Kobzar,” Taras “It is at once contemporary in linguistic America’s Moscow Bureau chief, a talk with Shevchenko’s iconic collection of poetry. treatment, yet vehemently maintains and some Tajik construction workers in Russia The book presentation was one in a defends the relevancy of the poet’s sensibil- led him to a fateful decision. The casual series of events the UIA, one of the book’s ities and prophetic observations.” conversation, he recalled in an interview sponsors, has organized to mark the bicen- Echoing Mr. Horodysky, Sofika Zielyk, a recently, made him ponder the difficult lot tennial of Shevchenko’s birth in 2014. pysanka artist, noted that it was “high time of ordinary Russians and Ukrainians. “They It’s a sure bet that just about every the rest of the world hears Shevchenko’s are both wonderful peoples that have suf- Ukrainian would be familiar with at least prophetic voice and understands why we fered under callous leaders, corrupt elites some of Shevchenko’s work. While parts of consider him the greatest poet of our and rigged justice,” said Mr. Fedynsky. “As I the “Kobzar” have been previously translat- nation.” And, from the perspective of a crossed a bridge over the Moscow River, I ed into English and other languages, the Ukrainian language teacher who tutors looked at the nearby Shevchenko monu- significance of Mr. Fedynsky’s translation of children and teenagers in the Ukrainian ment, and a feeling swept across my chest the complete “Kobzar” may well be that a language, culture and literature, she said that said, ‘Translate the “Kobzar,” ’because good part of the rest of the world can now that, thanks to Mr. Fedynsky’s translation of its depiction of that lot is still relevant, and get a much broader perspective on the “Kobzar,” her pupils, “whose native lan- the poems are enormously entertaining to Shevchenko’s genius and relevance, accord- guage is English, will be better able to boot. I rushed to my apartment, which was ing to attendees at the book presentation. appreciate Shevchenko’s genius.” about five minutes away, pulled out my lap- “This full English translation makes the Asked about his own views on top and started.” seminal 19th century masterpiece, long a Shevchenko’s relevance and appeal to non- On October 11th, Mr. Fedynsky, now national treasure, immediately accessible Cover of the first-ever English translation retired from his over 30-year career as a to a broad, international audience,” said of Taras Shevchenko’s complete “Kobzar.” (Continued on page 8) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 No. 43

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Ukraine conducts aggressor response Lutsenko: no deal without Yulia’s release Cooperation and Security in Europe (OSCE). The U.N. special rapporteur on trafficking in KYIV – Recently pardoned former persons, especially women and children, exercise amidst tensions with Russia Internal Affairs Minister Yuriy Lutsenko Joy Ezeilo, reasserted that “Trafficking in further strengthened by the fact that the said he believes that without the release of itself is a grave violation of human rights by Maksym Bugriy Yulia Tymoshenko the Ukrainian delega- Eurasia Daily Monitor Ukrainian exercise was conducted just after which leads to further violations of funda- Russia held its large-scale Zapad (“West”) tion should not go to Vilnius to sign an mental rights.” She added, “The rights of Ukraine’s President Viktor Yanukovych 2013 drills jointly with Belarus (see EDM, Association Agreement with the European victims should be the beating heart driving inspected the army and air force’s perfor- October 4, 9). Union. He made this statement on the pro- all efforts towards eradicating this phenom- mance as commander-in-chief at the The tensions with Russia have been gram “Freedom of Speech” on the ICTV enon, which leads thousands of women, Yavoriv military and peacekeeping training growing, and feelings of a Russian threat channel. “Without the release of Yulia girls, men and boys in situation of profound center in the Lviv Oblast on October 1. The are presently rather strong in Ukraine. And Tymoshenko there is no need for the exploitation and violence. The victims, website of the Ukrainian Ministry of this time, the word “threat” was uttered by Ukrainian delegation to buy tickets to whose rights are stolen, have to be protect- Defense (accessed October 6) reported that Mr. Yanukovych himself when he was inter- Vilnius, and we all understand this,” Mr. ed, assisted, provided remedies and re-inte- the purpose of the year-end tactical dem- viewed by Bloomberg on September 25 – Lutsenko said, according to October 22 grated.” The president of the Council of onstration exercise was to examine the albeit diplomatically alluding to the media’s news reports. The ex-minister said he sees Europe Group of Experts on Action against command and control (C2) performance of coverage of Moscow-Kyiv relations (http:// three ways to solve the Tymoshenko prob- Trafficking in Human Beings (GRETA), the army, as well as to observe the airborne www.bloomberg.com/news/2013-09-24/ lem. The first way would be a pardon. Nicolas Le Coz, emphasized: “States have a yanukovych-sure-on-eu-pact-as-ukraine- and air force units practicing responding to According to Mr. Lutsenko, the president responsibility under international and braces-for-russia-backlash.html). Russia’s a military conflict at the border. has all the legislative instruments to do that European law to provide protection to Illustratively, Kommersant-Ukraine titled threats to Ukraine are economic and politi- and can do it without any conditions or these victims of serious rights violations in its October 2 article covering the exercises cal. But their intensity and persistence explanations. The second option, is that Ms. order to ensure their moral and physical as “The Military Rehearsed the Response to raise the question of whether such pres- Tymoshenko could be released during the integrity and prevent re-victimization, Foreign State’s Aggression” (www.kommer- sure, coupled with President Vladimir next court hearing that will take place on including by duly prosecuting and punish- sant.ua/doc/2310037). The articulation of Putin’s military bravado, signals Russia’s October 25 in Kharkiv. “During the trial in ing the traffickers.” He added, “Given the the scenario as a response to aggression by capability to use force against Ukraine at Kharkiv on October 25, Yulia Tymoshenko, worrying proportions human trafficking a foreign state, combined with President some point. accompanied by [Pat] Cox and Yanukovych’s attendance at the exercise, A provocative interview by Russian jour- has taken, there is a need to move from a [Aleksander] Kwasniewski, can travel to national security model to a human rights- makes this otherwise routine drill special. nalist Arkady Mamontov has alleged that Germany for treatment,” the politician said. The exercise did not make any overt ref- Ukraine is concentrating its troops near the based approach in order to better identify The third option is the bill proposed by and assist victims of trafficking who are erences to Russia. But, politically, it was a Russian border, but the “evidence” Mr. national deputies from the Party of Mamontov presents in the article is appar- often undocumented migrants.” OSCE demonstration of the Ukrainian defense Regions, the bill on a “prison break” for Ms. ently unsubstantiated (http://www.segod- Special Representative and Coordinator for system’s readiness at a time of growing Tymoshenko. (Ukrinform) Russian pressure (see Eurasia Daily nia.ru/content/18709). Rather, the Russian Combating Trafficking in Human Beings Monitor, October 10), as Kyiv prepares to Black Sea Fleet, which by bilateral agree- Experts speak on anti-trafficking day Maria Grazia Giammarinaro said: “The real- sign the Association Agreement with the ment is stationed in Sevastopol on Ukraine’s ization of a victim’s right to effective reme- European Union on November 28-29. Crimean peninsula, might be a source of GENEVA – Three key international anti- dies is at the core of the human rights- The military maneuvers carried out at new problems between the two countries. trafficking expert mechanisms on October based approach, as redress and compensa- Yavoriv, Ukraine’s most advanced interna- On October 5, the influential Ukrainian 18 called for a concerted global response to tion are the key steppingstones on the path tional firing range and training center, paper Dzerkalo Tyzhnia alerted readers fight the transnational scourge of trafficking to full recovery and social inclusion without involved 1,700 troops from the army and that Russia was allegedly modernizing in persons. “Partnership is the backbone for fear or stigma.” (OSCE) 400 units of equipment, including Su-25 some of the Black Sea Fleet equipment, effective coordinated efforts to implement a MFA on discrimination against journalists aircraft, Mi-24 helicopters, tanks, artillery including an armored personnel carrier human rights-based approach while and anti-tank missile launchers. and some small boats, without Ukraine’s addressing this multi-faceted phenome- KYIV – Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign consent (http://gazeta.zn.ua/internation- The Lviv-based Ukrainian news channel non,” they said on the occasion of European Affairs said it will send a note to the al/perevooruzhenie-ispodtishka-_.html). 24 reported that the scale of the two-hour Anti-Trafficking Day. “Cooperation between Embassy of Belgium because Ukrainian Ukrainian defense expert Valeriy Badrak exercise, as compared to the past five years, origin, transit and destination countries, journalists have been recently granted was unprecedented for the Yavoriv range. mentioned on August 22 that the Russian but also with regional and international Black Sea Fleet base “is a destabilizing fac- visas for only two days’ duration. This The drill involved troops deployed from mechanisms, as well as private stakehold- affected a group of 20 media representa- several regions of western Ukraine. The tor and under certain circumstances might ers such as multinational corporations and constitute a threat… [T]hese [Russian] tives who last week arrived in Brussels to exercise simulated the detection of an civil society organizations, is essential for report on the international conference intruder by reconnaissance aircraft armed units may be used in a context that would comprehensive responses to trafficking in threaten Ukraine’s integrity and indepen- “Association Agreement and Free Trade with infrared surveillance equipment; an persons,” stressed the human rights experts Area between Ukraine and the EU: armed response that included bombing, dence” (http://inpress.ua/ru/politics/ from the United Nations, the Council of 15018-gotovitsya-k-masshtabnoy-voyne- anti-tank warfare and artillery support; Europe and the Organization for (Continued on page 12) and, finally, the deployment of airborne ni-s-nato-ni-s-rossiey-ukraina-ne-smozhet- troopers from helicopters to provide a valentin-badrak). physical response on the ground (http:// Ukrainian and Russian experts generally lviv24.com/home/showSingleNews.do?na_ believe that military conflict between the The Ukrainian Weekly FOUNDED 1933 yavorivskomu_poligoni_vidbulis_navchan- two countries is unlikely for now. While nya_za_uchastyu_prezidenta&objectId= speaking to Jamestown (October 2), Mr. Koziy denied any connection to Russia in An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., 80014). President Yanukovych, dressed in a a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. stylish civilian coat, himself fired a the October 1 Yavoriv drills. And Mr. Badrak noted that “Russia was not interested, thus Yearly subscription rate: $65; for UNA members — $55. Ukrainian-made Stugna-P anti-tank missile. far, in a military conflict” (http://inpress. Periodicals postage paid at Caldwell, NJ 07006 and additional mailing offices. Although the October 1 exercise did ua/ru/politics/15018-gotovitsya-k- (ISSN — 0273-9348) involve the participation of soldiers on the masshtabnoy-voyne-ni-s-nato-ni-s-rossiey- ground, its primary objective was to test the The Weekly: UNA: ukraina-ne-smozhet-valentin-badrak). 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Over the past just being there, the president’s message several months, Moscow’s numerous sharp was to promote Ukraine’s defense sector and emotional statements against Ukraine ADMINISTRATION OF THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY AND SVOBODA reform to the domestic audience. But in the entering into an Association Agreement Walter Honcharyk, administrator (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 context of the recent tense bilateral rela- with the EU were coupled with a Russian and advertising manager fax: (973) 644-9510 tions with Russia, as Ukraine prepares to blockade on a range of Ukrainian exports e-mail: [email protected] enter the EU Association Agreement, the (see EDM, August 15, September 3). And a Subscription Department (973) 292-9800, ext. 3040 drill was also meant to demonstrate e-mail: [email protected] Ukraine’s military readiness. This notion is (Continued on page 3) No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 3

NEWS ANALYSIS Kazakhstan and Belarus host high-level Ukrainian officials by Oleg Varfolomeyev transportation, as well as to set up joint (TVi, February 5). trade talks with the EU, so Ukraine should Eurasia Daily Monitor ventures in Kazakhstan to make machinery In July, a court in Kazakhstan sentenced not be rebuked (Belta, October 11). The (mfa.gov.kz, October 14). Mr. Asenov to 11 years in prison and the newspaper Sovetskaya Belorussiya, which Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Minister Mr. Kozhara announced that Ukrainian two Ukrainians to six years in prison. It was is the Belarusian government’s official Leonid Kozhara has visited Kazakhstan and President Viktor Yanukovych would visit speculated that the three were involved in mouthpiece, had suggested ahead of Mr. Prime Minister Mykola Azarov went to Kazakhstan in the first half of 2014 and a scheme whereby Kazakhstan paid for the Azarov’s visit that Ukraine’s planned agree- Belarus earlier this month to assure told his host country’s first deputy prime maintenance of a Ukrainian-made military ment with the EU could help Belarus in its Russia’s Customs Union partners that minister, Bakytzhan Sagintayev, whose transport plane that was never carried out. own efforts to enter third-country markets. Ukraine’s plans to sign an association and remit includes the Russia-led Customs The plane, an Antonov-72, crashed in 2012, Mr. Azarov said Ukraine was grateful to free trade agreement with the European Union, that free trade between Ukraine and killing several Kazakhstani border troop Belarus for “a calm assessment” of its plans Union in November will do them no harm. the EU would not harm Ukraine’s coopera- officers (Azattyq, July 24). regarding the EU. Belarus, he said, was Judging by statements made during and tion with Customs Union countries. Mr. Despite the incident, Kazakhstan’s and “drawing absolutely the right conclusions” after the visits, attitudes toward Ukraine’s Sagintayev, in turn, told Mr. Kozhara that Ukraine’s defense ministries agreed at a (Sovetskaya Belorussiya, October 5). Thus, plans in Astana and Minsk are more prag- Kazakhstan was interested in Ukraine’s meeting in Astana in August to boost mili- he juxtaposed Belarus with Russia, which matic than in Moscow, which keeps threat- potential in the aerospace industry and tary-technical cooperation. Interfax report- has been openly unhappy with Ukraine’s ening Kyiv with sanctions for preferring the railroad machinery manufacturing (unn. ed, citing its sources, that Kazakhstan integration into the EU. EU to its own regional bloc (see Eurasia com.ua, Trend.az, October 14). offered Ukraine to participate in tenders in Russia on several occasions accused Daily Monitor, October 10). Kazakhstan has been the second largest 2014 to deliver, upgrade and repair mili- Kazakhstan and Belarus of abusing their Mr. Kozhara visited Kazakhstan on importer, after Russia, of Ukrainian freight tary aircraft and air defense means, as well status in the Customs Union by helping October 13-14, officially as chairperson-in- cars, which have been among Ukraine’s as to repair and upgrade armored vehicles. Ukrainian exporters to reach Russian mar- office of the Organization for Security and main export items. However, both Russia The two countries’ military officials also kets when Russia imposed embargoes on Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). However, and Kazakhstan cut these imports recently. agreed that Ukraine would build ships for Ukrainian goods (EurasiaNet, August 16). discussions between Mr. Kozhara and Mr. Sagintayev’s statement bodes well for Kazakhstan’s navy (Interfax-Ukraine, Most recently, this has been the case with Foreign Affairs Minister Erlan Idrisov of Ukraine’s ailing railroad machinery indus- August 9). the candies made by the Ukrainian facto- Kazakhstan focused rather on bilateral ties, try, especially after Russia last month During the Ukrainian prime minister’s ries of the Roshen confectionery concern, judging by a joint official statement issued banned freight cars made by one of visit to Minsk on October 7, Belarusian which belongs to a vocal supporter of EU after the talks. The statement said the two Ukraine’s largest manufacturers, President Alyaksandr Lukashenka told integration, former foreign minister and sides would “step up contacts as far as coop- Kryukovsky (unn.com.ua, September 26). Azarov that he saw no problem in former economy minister, Petro eration with the EU is concerned,” and Mr. Kozhara also must have discussed Ukraine’s plans to sign the Association Poroshenko (see EDM, October 16). Yet, by stressed a “special interest” of Kazakhstan military cooperation in Kazakhstan, which Agreement with the EU rather than joining all appearances, and despite the pressure regarding the planned establishment of a is one of the main importers of Ukrainian the Customs Union with Russia, Belarus coming from Moscow, Kazakhstan and free-trade area between Ukraine and the EU. arms. Military trade between the two coun- and Kazakhstan. The Customs Union coun- Belarus seem to be pursuing independent The statement also said that the changes tries was marred by the arrest in tries had to contend with the realities on policies from Russia regarding Ukraine and to the trade regime between Ukraine and Kazakhstan last January of two officials the ground as they formulated relations its relations with the EU. Kazakhstan that are due to the Customs from the Ukrainian state military export with their neighbors – and the EU-Ukraine Union’s establishment should not negative- company, Ukrspetsexport. The two were Association Agreement was almost reality, The article above is reprinted from ly impact bilateral ties. Ministers Kozhara accused of giving a bribe of $200,000 to Mr. Lukashenka said (Regnum, October 7). Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from and Idrisov pledged to continue coopera- Almaz Asenov, the head of the Kazakhstani Belarus’s leader added that Russia and its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, tion in the sectors of energy, aerospace and army’s main department for armaments Kazakhstan were also conducting free www.jamestown.org. Could the KGB founder again find a place in central Moscow? by Claire Bigg lines, eventually prompting Mr. Metelsky to Dzerzhinsky monument on Lubyanka time, but I don’t believe it’s possible,” Ms. RFE/RL clarify that he had only been stating his Square was toppled by a crowd of protest- Alekseyeva says. “This monument symboliz- personal opinion. He accused journalists of ers, who used a crane to dismantle it in a es a grim institution that [created] millions Russian lawmakers appear to be back- misinterpreting his words. now-iconic episode of the months leading of innocent victims. I think any attempt to pedaling on claims they are mulling a possi- City Council Speaker Vladimir Platonov up to the Soviet collapse. restore this monument will generate loud ble return of a monument to Feliks later stepped in to quash the budding con- There have since been numerous calls protests and is unlikely to succeed.” Dzerzhinsky, the founder of the much-feared troversy, stressing that Parliament had no to return the statue, testifying to the ambiv- Moscow’s former mayor, Yury Luzhkov, Cheka secret police, to downtown Moscow. say in choosing the monuments that grace alent feelings of Russians about their past. has been one of those championing the The rumor surfaced on October 11, when the capital. President Vladimir Putin himself has statue’s return. senior Moscow Duma Deputy Andrei abundantly tapped into Soviet nostalgia, But he, too, has encountered opposition “Iron Feliks” Metelsky said the monument may be brought restoring the red star as the symbol of the from liberals, rights advocates and the back to its “rightful” place on Lubyanka Dzerzhinsky’s statue has raised passions military and bringing back the music of the Russian Orthodox Church, whose priests Square – once home to the headquarters of since the fall of the Soviet Union. old Soviet anthem. were persecuted by the Cheka. the KGB, the Cheka’s Soviet-era successor. The Cheka, founded in 1917 by In 2005, a bust of Dzerzhinsky was Critics point out that Lubyanka Square is He was speaking a day after a city com- Dzerzhinsky, nicknamed “Iron Feliks,” is placed in the courtyard of the Russian already home to the Solovetsky Stone, a mittee announced that Moscow was refur- known for having overseen a ruthless cam- Internal Affairs Ministry headquarters, monument to commemorate the victims of bishing seven monuments, including the one paign of torture and repression that killed sparking some criticism. Soviet political repression that was of Dzerzhinsky, for a total of over 50 million hundreds of thousands of people in the six But Mr. Putin has stopped short of installed less than a year before rubles ($1.5 million) in public money. years that followed the 1917 Bolshevik returning the full-sized statue, which has Dzerzhinsky’s statue came down. Mr. Metelsky, a member of the ruling Revolution. been lingering with other discarded Soviet United Russia party, described the statue as The bloodshed set the tone for the bru- statues in Moscow’s Fallen Monument Copyright 2013, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted a historical landmark and said that since tal repression carried out by Soviet dictator Park, to its original location. with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Moscow authorities had allocated the Joseph Stalin in the 1930s. Veteran human rights campaigner Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, money to bring it back to life, “then the pro- After the failed coup by Politburo hard- Lyudmila Alekseyeva says this is unlikely Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see cess must be completed.” liners against Soviet President Mikhail ever to happen. “Rumors that this monu- http://www.rferl.org/content/statue-dzer- His statement was quick to make head- Gorbachev in August 1991, the ment will be restored emerge from time to zhinsky-moscow/25136577.html).

Agreement would lead to Russia being Ukraine conducts... “forced to take defensive [economic] mea- Quotable notes (Continued from page 2) sures” (see EDM, October 9; http://www. kremlin.ru/transcripts/19382). The closer “All the opportunities for the release of Yulia Tymoshenko and sending her to more recent, brief silence by Russian offi- Kyiv comes to the November summit with Germany for treatment are present in the current laws. In accordance with the cials, which suggested Moscow’s rethinking the EU, the hotter Moscow’s rhetoric will law on the basis of health-care legislation, Ukrainian citizens can be sent abroad of its own strategy, has again been replaced grow, and the more provocative its actions for treatment in the event of the need to receive some medical care, and the by adamant warnings against Ukraine’s are likely to become. order of sending Ukrainian citizens abroad for treatment established by the pro-Western course. Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine – Article 95 of the current law.” Speaking on October 8, President The article above is reprinted from Vladimir Putin asserted that Ukraine and Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from – Arseniy Yatsenyuk, leader of the Batkivshchyna parliamentary faction, speak- Russia were “one nation” and cautioned its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, ing at the morning session of the Verkhovna Rada on October 22. that Kyiv’s signing of the Association www.jamestown.org. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 No. 43

UCCA seeks U.S. assistance to secure Pokrova holy day marked in Ukraine Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration ment of Ukraine, under the leadership of Calls for release Viktor Yanukovych, release Ms. Tymoshenko from her confinement. Of of Yulia Tymoshenko utmost concern to us is her deteriorating health while in prison due to lack of proper NEW YORK – The Ukrainian Congress medical attention.” Committee of America (UCCA), the umbrella The UCCA’s letter reaffirms the organization representing the more than 1 Ukrainian American community’s concern million Americans of Ukrainian descent, about the future of Ukraine and its belief recently sent a letter to U.S. Secretary of that “it is in the best interests of the State John Kerry, asking his assistance in European Union, as well as the United urging the government of Ukraine to release States, for Ukraine to integrate into Euro- Yulia Tymoshenko from prison. Atlantic structures through the signing of The letter states that her “immediate an Association Agreement in November.” release will affirm Ukraine’s commitment to The letter states, “It is our opinion that democratic values and European standards” the signing will be more than just a sym- and will remove the remaining obstacle to bolic gesture but rather will shape and Ukraine signing an Association Agreement guide the future course of mutual coopera- with the European Union during the Eastern tion with Ukraine based on the tenets of Partnership Summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, democratic principles and free market KYIV – On October 14, the holy day of the Protectress (Pokrova) of the Mother this November. economies.” of God was marked in cities throughout Ukraine. Seen above is a large group The October 2 letter to Secretary Kerry As outlined in the letter, the politically of adherents of the Svoboda party gathered in Kyiv, near Taras Shevchenko also notes: “As Americans of Ukrainian motivated continued imprisonment of National University. The holy day is marked annually by patriotic forces of Ukraine descent, we strongly encourage the govern- Ukraine’s former prime minister severely as the founding day of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), which fought against ment of the United States, as a strategic threatens Ukraine’s ongoing transforma- both the Soviet and Nazi occupying forces. Observers in Kyiv have noted that partner of Ukraine, to utilize all diplomatic tion into a modern European democracy these annual events appear to be getting larger every year. As the older genera- efforts to ensure that the present govern- that respects the rule of law. tion fades away, the younger generation seems to be filling in the ranks. – Illya M. Labunka

Holodomor curriculum bill million for the construction of the Holodomor... Holodomor Memorial in Washington. In (Continued from page 1) addition, generous donations have been to be heard in Massachusetts received from Self Reliance New York by Paul Thomas Rabchenuk Holodomor Committee member Maria On the occasion of the 80th anniversary Federal Credit Union, the SUMA (Yonkers) Walzer obtained assistance in filing the bill commemoration of the Holodomor, the FCU, Ukrainian Selfreliance FCU, Self BOSTON – The Massachusetts Joint from newly elected Rep. Jeffrey N. Roy, who Omelan and Tatiana Antonovych Reliance (NJ) FCU, the Ukrainian National Legislative Committee on Education, con- became a member of the Joint Committee Foundation provided a generous donation FCU through its credit card program, as well sisting of five senators and 11 representa- on Education. of $100,000 to the U.S. Committee for as numerous individual private donors. tives, will hear testimony on adding the The Boston Holodomor Committee is Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide Awareness Seven years ago, on October 13, 2006, study of the Holodomor to the state curric- seeking assistance from the Ukrainian 1932-1933 (U.S. Holodomor Committee) President George W. Bush signed HR 562, ulum. The legislation is labeled as House community throughout the country, and for the establishment of the memorial. sponsored by Rep. Levin, which granted Bill 475 and Senate Bill 267. especially from Massachusetts, in contact- On behalf of the foundation’s board of the opportunity to erect a Holodomor By legislative action in 1998, reference in ing the members of the committee prior to directors, board chair Dr. Ihor Voyevidka memorial on federal land in the District of the General Laws of Massachusetts was made the October 31 hearing. If the bill prevails called upon the Ukrainian American com- Columbia. On October 2, 2008, the present to the study of several genocides that were at the hearing, it will then be sent to the full munity “to continue to donate funds and site was officially designated at a hearing of then known. The genocides were recom- House and Senate for their action. provide resources for the successful com- the National Capital Planning Commission mended for inclusion in the Massachusetts Following is a list of the members (with pletion of the memorial and the U.S. (NCPC). In September 2012, final design Department of Elementary and Secondary their e-mail addresses) of the Joint Holodomor Committee’s education and plans of the “Field of Wheat” concept were Education frameworks in the world history Legislative Committee on Education. public awareness projects.” approved by the Commission of Fine Arts curriculum for primary and secondary Senators: The Embassy of Ukraine and the U.S. and the NCPC. The Holodomor memorial schools in Massachusetts. Regretfully, aware- was designed by Ukrainian American archi- [email protected] Holodomor Committee will host the ness of the Ukrainian Famine-Genocide was tect Larysa Kurylas. [email protected] groundbreaking ceremony at the memorial not prevalent at that time. For further information about the [email protected] site. Guests will include hierarchs from the The above bills, drafted by this writer, an Holodomor Memorial in Washington or [email protected] Ukrainian Orthodox and Ukrainian Catholic attorney who chairs the Greater Boston other Holodomor programs, readers are [email protected] Churches; officials from the government of Committee to Commemorate the Ukrainian Ukraine; members of Congress – including invited to join the U.S. Holodomor Famine-Genocide of 1932-1933, working Representatives: Rep. Sander Levin (D-Mich.), sponsor of the Committee’s Facebook social networking with former Senate Counsel Michael [email protected] Holodomor Memorial bill, and members of page at http://www.facebook.com/pages/ Wright adds a new Section No. 67 to [email protected] the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus; U.S. US-Committee-for-Ukrainian-Holodomor- Chapter 15 of the General Laws of [email protected] government officials; ambassadors from Genocide-Awareness-1932-33/ 1159289 Massachusetts. The section calls for the [email protected] European Union countries and representa- 11852192#!/pages/US- Committee-for- inclusion of the Ukrainian Famine- [email protected] tives from international organizations; Ukrainian-Holodomor-Genocide- Genocide in the curriculum frameworks. It [email protected] local government officials; memorial Awareness-1932-33/ 115928911852192. also calls for curriculum materials detailing [email protected] funders, including Firtash Foundation exec- To donate to the U.S. Committee for the underlying causes, international reac- [email protected] utives; and members of the Ukrainian Ukrainian Holodomor-Genocide Awareness tion, progression and aftermath of geno- [email protected] American community. 1932-1933, readers may send contributions cides, such as the Holodomor in Ukraine, to [email protected] In October, Dmytro Firtash, president of to: U.S. Holodomor Committee, c/o UCCA, be provided to teachers. 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COMMENTARY The Ukrainian Weekly The second step Vilnius, Moscow, and Tymoshenko Back in April, The Ukrainian Weekly reported that President Viktor Yanukovych had taken the first step toward countering selective justice in Ukraine. It was on April by Ivan Lozowy this will be the first, very real, specific step 7 that he released opposition activist Yurii Lutsenko who had served 27 months in Ukraine takes in the direction of Europe – prison. The result of pressure applied by European Union leaders and the diplomatic Ukraine’s two-decade-long period of and away from Russia. Caught off-guard, mission of former European Parliament President Pat Cox and former Polish fence-sitting between its choices of the Kremlin has no viable response and President Aleksander Kwasniewski, the release was cited by Polish Foreign Affairs European integration and a pro-Russian now Russia has no role to play. Minister Radoslaw Sikorski as a “hopeful signal ahead of the Eastern Partnership vector appears to be drawing to a close. Former Prime Minister Yulia Summit in Vilnius.” During the European Union’s third Eastern Tymoshenko remains the key as to wheth- Some political commentators said the Lutsenko release was basically meant to Partnership Summit in Vilnius, which will er the Association Agreement is signed or throw a bone to the EU and get it off Mr. Yanukovych’s back. And the biggest problem take place November 28-29, Ukraine is due not. Despite the official rhetoric on remained: imprisoned opposition leader and former Prime Minister Yulia to sign an Association Agreement with the Europe’s part, personalities do matter and Tymoshenko. Our editorial noted: “Mr. Lutsenko’s release gives us hope that the EU. whether or not Ms. Tymoshenko is freed administration of President Viktor Yanukovych can be pressured to conform to Firstly, it does appear that the current from prison is the only obstacle standing in European social and political standards. It gives us hope that the civilized world won’t government, comprising the “Donetsk clan” the way of Ukraine’s signing the agreement. allow him to isolate Ukraine and turn it into his personal fiefdom. Yet we shouldn’t let – thus referred to because President Viktor Ms. Tymoshenko has been playing a game, a made-for-television moment make us re-evaluate the enemy we’re confronting.” Yanukovych and most of the government’s saying just enough to be able to wash her In Washington, the White House released a statement noting “This [the Lutsenko senior officials come from this eastern hands and claim she did not want her release] is an important step toward addressing concerns about democracy and the Ukrainian city – is serious about wanting imprisonment to stand in the way of sign- rule of law in Ukraine, however much more remains to be done. We urge Ukrainian the Association Agreement with the EU ing, though in practice she wants to contin- authorities to end all politically motivated prosecutions.” For our part, we under- signed. Based on private talks with high- ue causing as much trouble for her arch- scored: “…we await a just resolution to the Yulia Tymoshenko case and true judicial level people close to the Donetsk clan, it rivals in the Donetsk clan as possible and reform in Ukraine. Releasing Mr. Lutsenko was just a first step.” seems they are even anxious to sign. the devil take the hindmost. Now, here we are six months later, and the Tymoshenko case remains the sticking The current ruling elite sees the agree- It would be a fair guess to say that Ms. point in Ukraine’s Eurointegration. In fact, it could derail Ukraine’s signing of an ment as a way out of Ukraine’s financial Tymoshenko is elated that her own perso- Association Agreement with the EU, which is scheduled for November. Messrs. Cox troubles and as opening the door to busi- na has become the key to such a strategic and Kwasniewski have worked since June 2012 to arrange for Ms. Tymoshenko’s ness expansion by “the family” – this is how decision by Ukraine. For a megalomaniac release, and while some progress has been observed, the issue remains unresolved. the commercial interests of President like her, the obscurity toward which she As the UCCA argued in a recent letter to U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, the polit- Yanukovych, his two sons and their associ- was sliding would have been a fate worse ically motivated and continued imprisonment of Ukraine’s former prime minister ates are commonly referred to – and by than death. severely threatens Ukraine’s ongoing transformation into a modern European Ukraine’s richest man, a leading figure in There are some signals, very subtle, that democracy that respects the rule of law. That is why the UCCA called on the secretary the Donetsk clan, Rinat Akhmetov, onto the perhaps the agreement may be signed of state to urge the Ukrainian government to release Ms. Tymoshenko from prison. international business scene, though the without Ms. Tymoshenko’s release, but, There is absolutely no doubt that President Yanukovych has the power to resolve latter motive is probably misguided. naturally, Europeans are maintaining a this issue. In the past, he has said there is no legal basis on which to release Ms. In the run-up to the Vilnius summit, solid front in demanding her release. The Tymoshenko, whom he clearly considers his chief enemy. Now he has opted to try Russia has been its own worst enemy. For problem is that Ms. Tymoshenko remains and deflect the decision onto the Verkhovna Rada. The Parliament, meanwhile, can’t, months the Kremlin imposed a trade Mr. Yanukovych’s enemy number one and it or won’t, get its act together. embargo on Ukrainian goods, but this tactic will be very, very difficult for him to let her Time is running out, and Mr. Yanukovych must act now. Or to put it more bluntly, as backfired when Ukrainians took umbrage. go, even for medical treatment in Germany, Minister Sikorski did, “There’s no more time for bluffing.” So President Vladimir Putin announced on that is, even with no presidential pardon. October 8 that Gazprom would be lowering Ukraine’s opposition has become some- the price it charges for natural gas to what flustered by Mr. Yanukovych’s pro- Ukraine from $380 per thousand cubic European drive, at a loss as to how to deal meters to $260. Ukraine had been trying to with his co-opting of one of their pet issues. Oct. Turning the pages back... lower the price for gas from Russia, unsuc- Since most Ukrainians support integration cessfully, for the past three years. into Europe, this topic is the first glimmer Ten years ago, on October 29, 2003, Ukrainians in Chicago, But the Russian change in course is too of hope, given his low poll ratings, for Mr. 29 New York and Washington gathered in their respective cities in little, too late. Although the Russians are in Yanukovych’s 2015 campaign. Even if response to the call to action by the Ukrainian World Congress a panic over the Association Agreement, it Ukraine signs the Association Agreement, 2003 (UWC) to coordinate a worldwide protest against Russia’s would not mean all that much in practice, however, this will be far from sufficient to attempt to annex Tuzla Island, located in the Kerch Strait of the since the agreement’s free trade aspects carry him through, since a pro-European Sea of Azov on the territory of Ukraine. could have been achieved without an stance hurts him at his base, with leftists Nearly 300 people, organized by the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America (UCCA) Association Agreement and relations and the Communists, who are decidedly Illinois Division and the Organization for the Defense of Four Freedoms for Ukraine between Ukraine and the EU have been pro-Russian. (ODFFU), gathered in Daley Plaza in Chicago. moving in that direction in any event. The There is nothing approaching certainty Paul Bandriwsky, head of ODFFU in Chicago, voiced concern about Russia’s actions in significance of the planned signing is that as to the signing of the EU Association 2002 when it took two islands with valuable resources away from Kazakhstan and the Agreement, which will probably hang in the international community did not protest. Russia’s construction of a dam from the main- Ivan Lozowy is head of the executive balance down to the last minute. And what, land to Tuzla Island was the latest expression of Russian imperialism. The UWC’s state- committee of the All-Ukrainian Committee if anything, President Yanukovych decides ment, read by Mr. Bandriwsky, reminded that Ukraine gave up the world’s third-largest to Protect the Ukrainian Language and to do is impossible to predict. The chances nuclear arsenal with the full assurance that the U.S. would defend its sovereignty when president of the Institute of Statehood and are good that there will be some fudge solu- needed. The time had come, he underscored, for America to deliver on this promise. Democracy, a Ukrainian NGO. tion adopted at the end, a release from pris- In New York, local Ukrainians gathered on the corner of East 67th Street and Third The article above is reprinted from the on for medical treatment by Western doc- Avenue, near the Russian Mission to the U.N. Protesters included students from St. George blog “Current Politics in Ukraine” (http:// tors within Ukraine, a release which leaves Ukrainian Catholic School, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization and the Ukrainian ukraineanalysis.wordpress.com/) created her prison record intact on the order of for- American Youth Association, as well as representatives of the UCCA and ODFFU. by the Stasiuk Program for the Study of mer Polish President Aleksander In Washington, the local UCCA branch, led by the UCCA’s national president, Michael Contemporary Ukraine, a program of the Kwasniewski’s recent proposal, something Sawkiw Jr., organized a protest at the Embassy of the Russian Federation. Mr. Sawkiw said Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies at of that sort, though it would be foolhardy to that the Ukrainian community in the U.S. “…calls upon the U.S. government to condemn the University of Alberta. bet money on any specific scenario. Russian aggression on the territory of Ukraine.” The protest received media coverage by Voice of America, Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty and Ukrainska Pravda. The UCCA’s Washington office and its Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS) continued to YOUR E-MAIL MESSAGES TO THE WEEKLY monitor the events in the Kerch Strait and inform the U.S. Congress and presidential Due to the quantity of messages The Ukrainian Weekly receives at its address administration about Russia’s encroachment on Ukraine’s territory and the Ukrainian ([email protected]), we kindly ask senders to have consideration for those on the American community’s concerns. receiving end. More than 30 Montreal Ukrainians gathered in front of the Russian Federation’s General 1. If you send us a message by e-mail, please expect that we will respond likewise. Consulate. 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From a Canadian Angle by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn Whose side are we on anyway? Chicago, 1933 Those who seem to believe Ukraine’s it demands that Mr. Yanukovych meet its European choice will be signed without the requirements: behave more like a freedom of Yulia Tymoshenko may come European than a Russian. He has complied up short. The incarcerated leader of the with many prerequisites; the key exception opposition is not the obstacle to the signing is the freedom of his lead political oppo- of the European Union-Ukraine nent, Ms. Tymoshenko. Association Agreement. It’s President Confirmation of the EU’s steadfast posi- Viktor Yanukovych. Trying to convince tion came with the ruling of its European Europe to backtrack on its democratic val- Court of Human Rights declaring that Ms. ues and let Mr. Yanukovych off the hook by Tymoshenko’s rights were violated by her signing without her release is to endorse trial and incarceration. Since then, the the lack of rule of law, corruption, poverty pressure from the Europeans has been and hopelessness for the Ukrainian people relentless. And, when Russia intervened that his regime represents. Ms. with its trade war, even Germany – the Tymoshenko’s freedom symbolizes the least enthusiastic supporter of Ukraine’s president’s tilt toward European values. European integration – said, butt out. Europe is waiting for this. All efforts must But Russia persists. It slammed embar- be directed toward making this happen. go on agrofood, pipes, machinery; did a It is surprising, nay, troubling that the military fly-by through Ukraine’s air space. Ukrainian diaspora and member organiza- Its state-controlled media outlets call tions – most of which exist in democratic Ukraine a “traitor” for leaning toward states – don’t get this. Europe, while Russia’s emissaries take lib- Here’s the recap. erties in travelling throughout Ukraine Both the EU and Russia want Ukraine to without invitation – as if they were on The Ukrainian pavilion at the 1933 World’s Fair in Chicago. join their free trade zones. President home turf – undermining the benefits of European integration. 1933 was a terrible year for the United sands of Ukrainian Americans in national Yanukovych has indicated his desire to join There were no holds barred during the States. The Great Depression was raging costumes, followed by an afternoon con- the former and in so doing has called out Yalta summit attended last month by such with unemployment peaking at 23.6 per- cert featuring the award-winning Chicago the wrath of the Russian bear. Europe luminaries as President Bill Clinton and cent nationwide. Ukrainian choir of George Benetsky, would like to have Ukraine in its zone, but former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. It was a horrendous year for our people Ukrainian dancers led by the famed dance And the lower-level representative sent by in Ukraine as well. Stalin’s Holodomor was instructor Vasile Avramenko and the Oksana Bashuk Hepburn may be con- in full swing. Millions were perishing from 95-piece orchestra of John Barabash. tacted at [email protected]. (Continued on page 9) hunger. The pavilion was divided into three sec- For Ukrainians in the United States, howev- tions: general, historical and cultural. er, it was a uniquely productive year. The Exhibits were donated by 48 individuals LETTER TO THE EDITOR Ukrainian pavilion at the Chicago World’s Fair and societies including the Ukrainian was opened on the beautiful Lake Michigan National Women’s League of America They acquired their wealth by being in the lakefront in 1933, and the Ukrainian Youth (UNWLA), the national education body “Zhlobolohiya” know. They were the Communist Party League of North America was created. Ridna Shkola and the Ukrainian Technical- bosses and loyal servants of the former With the enthusiastic support of Agricultural Institute in Czechoslovakia. A and Ukraine’s image Soviet Union. By using former Soviet car- President Franklin D. Roosevelt and the restaurant and an open-air theater were rot-and-stick techniques, they coerced or U.S. Congress, invitations were sent to the also constructed. The cultural section, countries of the world to participate in the Dear Editor: bribed their way into being elected to the divided into folk and modern art, was the Verkhovna Rada, where they made their Chicago fair. China, Czechoslovakia, the highlight of the pavilion. Prominently I was shaken by the content of Zenon acquisitions supposedly legal. In fact, by Dominican Republic, Belgium, Egypt, exhibited were the works of world-famous Zawada’s article, “Antin Muharskyi stirs acquiring their new assets for much less France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Mexico and sculptor Alexander Archipenko. An esti- controversy on Ukraine’s cultural battle- than value, they stole their wealth from Sweden were among the countries that mated 2 million visitors went through the field” (October 13). The story should be the people, if you consider the wealth of eventually constructed pavilions. pavilion during its existence. told, but the story only adds one more neg- the state to be owned by its people. Chicago’s Ukrainians were energized Many of the items of the core folk art ative reflection on Ukraine and Ukrainians. Now, I don’t think that name-calling will when they learned that their city was plan- collection were exhibited again in 2008 at Perhaps the artists publishing in the change the rather sad state of affairs in ning to celebrate its 100th birthday with a The Ukrainian Museum in New York City. “Zhlobolohiya” almanac intended to Ukraine. If the people want an honest gov- “Century of Progress” World’s Fair. The Titled “Thread to the Past: Ukrainian Folk improve Ukraine’s image, but I wonder ernment and society, they will have to be event, they came to believe, offered a Art from the 1933 Chicago World’s Fair,” about that. honest with themselves, first and fore- unique opportunity to showcase Ukraine the exhibit was organized by Lubow During my stay in Ukraine in the early most, and not be bribed or coerced into and its people. The goal became the con- Wolynetz, folk art curator at the museum. struction of a pavilion titled “Ukraine.” 1990s, I perceived a kind of snobbishness electing deputies who are interested pri- Featured were more than 100 items pur- A 17-member executive planning board, in urban Ukraine relative to their rural marily in increasing their own personal chased by the UNWLA in 1933. headed by Dr. Myroslaw Siemens, was cre- brothers. Some of the people from the cit- wealth. Are there not any local leaders, The week of August 14, 1933, was desig- ated. Joining the board were two future ies, particularly in Lviv, made a pretence of like teachers or physicians, who work nated “Ukrainian Week” at the Chicago fair. members of the Ukrainian National among the masses, who would represent Thousands of Ukrainians traveled to the being overly polite, as if they were emulat- Association Supreme Assembly, Stephen their constituencies from the perspective city to participate in forums for women, ing Polish “shliakhta” from their historical Kuropas and Taras Shpikula. Press releases past or being politically correct as per of the taxpayers? professionals and youth. The result was the To the artists, my opinion doesn’t count. were sent to all four Ukrainian-language Soviet times. They perceived themselves newspapers in America along with permanent establishment of two new insti- After all, I’m a zhlob from the diaspora, to be superior to the less formal neighbor- requests for Ukrainian artifacts and finan- tutions, the Ukrainian Professional Society who happens to value highly the rich cul- liness among their rural brothers, who cial support. Ukrainians from the around of America and the Ukrainian Youth League tural heritage of Ukrainians as expressed were considered to be uncultured. The the world responded. of North America (UYLNA). in their folk embroidery, written Easter artists are using that urban snobbishness When the Soviets learned of the plan, A convention of Ukrainian youth was eggs, folk music, folk dancing, Taras to help define their word, “Zhlob.” Yet, they protested, arguing that Ukrainians first proposed by Stefania Czyzowich, a they are Zhloby also, because they have Shevchenko’s poetry and paintings, Ivan outside of the U.S.S.R. were “fascists,” not member of the Ukrainian World’s Fair superior opinions of themselves relative to Franko’s prose and Christian morality. I truly representative of the Ukrainian peo- Committee. An organizational committee, the crude, boorish and snobbish zhloby, of would like to see Ukrainian folk culture ple. They appealed to the Chicago fair orga- headed by Anastasia Oleskiw was created whom they are making fun critically. preserved by current and future artists. Of nizers to disallow the planned Ukrainian in April 1933, and press releases were sent Yes, the oligarchs in the Verkhovna course, Soviet thinking does not influence pavilion, but the Soviet request was sum- to the Ukrainian media. Rada and the Ukrainian government are me to replace that rich cultural heritage marily denied. The first All-Ukrainian Youth Congress indeed zhloby, but they are not the people with the culture of homo Sovieticus, a The Ukrainian pavilion officially opened opened in the North Hall of the Chicago modern secular self-interested financially who swing garden hoes or scythes as if on June 25, 1933. Ceremonies included a Coliseum on August 16, 1933, with 85 del- greedy person, as if that were positive and they were the country bumpkin zhloby six-block march to the pavilion by thou- egates representing Ukrainian youth clubs socially desirable. implied by the artists. They are the heads in 11 states and four Canadian provinces. A constitution for the newly established of privatized enterprises and industrial Stan Humenuk Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is complexes – formerly owned by the state. Calgary, Alberta [email protected]. (Continued on page 13) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 No. 43

larly acute with Shevchenko’s “Kobzar,” because his lan- First English translation... guage is so light and eloquent that even translators in (Continued from page 1) other Slavic languages have trouble conveying it. So, instead of focusing on how Shevchenko wrote, I decided to translate what he wrote, because his content is as compel- Ukrainians, Mr. Fedynsky held that the poet’s treatment of ling as his language is beautiful.” Mr. Fedynsky said he kept topics such as love, brotherhood, justice, envy, fame, reli- only two rules for his translation: “strict adherence to the gious faith or lack thereof, as well as hope and despair are meaning of the original, and a constant rhythm, which was universal themes that transcend time and place. facilitated by the rich vocabulary of English.” “Non-Ukrainians can learn from Shevchenko about Judging by audience reaction at the UIA event, Mr. Ukraine and perhaps wonder how it is that such a large Fedynsky may have a hit on his hands. The sizable crowd piece of real estate and its people were kept hidden from was entertained by a rollicking presentation that ranged the rest of the world for centuries. The world may also from the reading of excerpts from the translation, to dis- learn that slavery and authoritarian rule are more perni- plays of replicas of some of Shevchenko’s most renowned cious than they imagined, but also that hope springs eter- paintings, to musical interludes selected to show the range nal,” he said. Of added interest to non-Ukrainians, Mr. of Shevchenko’s taste – such as Beethoven – and reflecting Fedynsky noted, is that Shevchenko’s poetry spans a broad the songs he mentions in the “Kobzar.” geography, taking the reader “on a journey involving about Readings and performances were given by Mr. 20 countries, from Egypt, Israel and the Holy Land, through ancient Rome, Turkey, Poland, the Czech Republic, Fedynsky; the Ukrainian American poet Dzvinia Orlowsky, Peter Fedynsky speaks at the presentation of his trans- a teacher of poetry at Pine Manor College near Boston; Bob Russia and on to Kazakhstan, with China, Japan and the lation of Taras Shevchenko’s “Kobzar.” United States making brief appearances.” Holman, founder and proprietor of New York’s Bowery Mr. Fedynsky also sees parallels between the dark side of Jews “were expressed by characters that were demented Poetry Club and teacher of creative writing at New York of life in Shevchenko’s day as described in the “Kobzar” and or drunk.” Other negative portrayals, he said, struck him as University and Columbia University; violinist Solomiya the social and political upheavals in today’s Ukraine. “What “gratuitous” or in the vein of literary anti-Semitism seen in Ivakhiv, the artistic director of the UIA’s Music at the is today’s sex trafficking of Ukrainian women by the hun- such writers as Dostoyevsky, Dickens, T.S. Eliot and others. Institute (MATI) concert series; pianist Pavlo Gintov, who dreds of thousands if not the rapes of Ukrainian women in “In real life,” he added, “there is a documented instance studied at the Lysenko Conservatory in Kyiv and the serfdom described by Shevchenko? What are ‘mazhory,’ of Shevchenko running into the burning home of a Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow; Jurij Fedynsky, a the spoiled and law-breaking brats of today’s elites, if not Ukrainian Jew to help save his belongings, and then chas- North Carolina native who moved in 2002 to Ukraine, Shevchenko’s lordlings (‘panychi’)? What are the bitter tising others for not helping. Shevchenko and other where he has been active in helping revive kobza and simi- political rivalries of contemporary Ukraine if not struggles Ukrainian intellectuals also signed an open letter to a St. lar Ukrainian musical instruments’ traditions; and Bridget involving such infamous figures depicted in the ‘Kobzar’ as Petersburg newspaper in support of Jews, which was a Cory, an American singer who tours with British rock star Galagan, Kisil and Kochubey-Nahay?” very bold move for its time, especially considering that it Rod Stewart. Ms. Cory performed a rousing rendition of Still, said Mr. Fedynsky, despite the “downers,” came soon after his release from 10 years of exile.” “Yes, My Darling Daughter” by American songwriter Jack Shevchenko leaves the reader “with a sense of beauty and In his foreword to Mr. Fedynsky’s translation, Michael Lawrence. The tune, a major American hit in 1941, was hope that those problems can and will be solved.” M. Naydan, professor of Ukrainian studies at Pennsylvania based on “Oy, Ne Khody Hrytsiu,” a melody that At the UIA presentation, Mr. Fedynsky also addressed State University, similarly notes that Shevchenko’s basic Shevchenko mentioned. some of the more controversial passages in the “Kobzar,” humanity was recognized by Zionist leader Ze’ev Shevchenko, no doubt, would have been pleased. such as perceived anti-Semitism, xenophobia or anti- Jabotinsky, who wrote that “Shevchenko gave his people * * * Catholicism. The “Kobzar” is not without “dissonance,” he and the entire world brilliant and unshakable proof that Paperback and hardback editions of the English-version said, but Shevchenko resolves the dissonance “through the Ukrainian soul is capable of flying at the highest reach- “Kobzar,” published by London, U.K.-based Glagoslav appeals to brotherhood, as well as explicit condemnations es of cultural innovation.” Publications, are available on amazon.com. A gift edition – of the hate that some accuse him of harboring.” While previous translations of some of Shevchenko’s a hefty tome that weighs in at 500 pages and contains For example, while Shevchenko denounced Russian poetry tried to retain the rhyme of the original work, Mr. numerous illustrations of Shevchenko’s paintings, draw- tsars, he praised writer Mikhail Lermontov as a saint and Fedynsky opted for free verse. The reason, he said, is that ings and photo-portraits – as well as electronic versions reformer Alexander Herzen as an apostle, Mr. Fedynsky while most literary translations involve a compromise are available on the publisher’s website, glagoslav.com. The noted. Moreover, most of Shevchenko’s negative portrayals between aesthetics and meaning, “the problem is particu- publication also has a Facebook site, Kobzar Tweet.

that will appear as its rehabilitation,” said Volodymyr • Labunska proposal: On October 22, independent Ukraine, EU... Fesenko, board chairman of the Penta Center for Applied National Deputy Anzhelika Labunska registered her bill to (Continued from page 1) Political Research in Kyiv. solve the conflict, which involves giving prisoners the right Party of Regions Parliamentary Faction Chair Oleksandr to seek medical treatment abroad if they spent at least a Critics viewed the move as shifting responsibility for a Yefremov told reporters on October 21 that he estimates year of uninterrupted treatment that didn’t result in a full pardon away from himself. Meanwhile, the legislative pro- Ukrainian industry overpaid $12 billion for natural gas recovery. Upon ruling on a convict’s treatment abroad, the posals that have surfaced so far don’t free Ms. Tymoshenko during the last three years. He even suggested that the EU judge must also rule on whether to free him/her, according following her medical treatment, which is expected to take pay for that amount, for which he holds Ms. Tymoshenko to the proposal. Ms. Labunska submitted the bill at the place at the elite Charite clinic in Berlin. responsible. behest of Batkivshchyna Parliamentary Faction Chair Instead, the proposals floated by the Party of Regions Experts are also warning that President Yanukovych is Arseniy Yatsenyuk as a compromise to the Yanukovych offer some combination of the following stipulations: all scheduled to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin administration that doesn’t involve a pardon, Mr. Nayem Ukrainian prisoners have the ability to get medical treatment in Minsk on October 24-25 at a summit of the member- reported. abroad if it is unavailable in Ukraine; the prisoner being states of the Commonwealth of Independent States and the • Mishchenko proposal: Independent National Deputy released truly undergoes treatment; the prisoner returns to Eurasian Economic Community, both of which involve Serhii Mishchenko was the first to submit a bill to resolve Ukraine to serve the remainder of his or her sentence; and Ukraine as a non-member observer. the Tymoshenko conflict on July 2. He submitted a new such conditions are guaranteed by the government accepting “Highly placed sources in Moscow confirm that version on October 22 with significant adjustments. “The the prisoner. In addition, the conditions include a guarantee Yanukovych will be offered several proposals in Minsk, national deputy himself denies any involvement of the that the prisoner isn’t active in political life. including lower prices for Russian gas and a large loan by Presidential Administration in preparing the document, As her compromise in the conflict, Ms. Tymoshenko has the year’s end,” reported journalist Mustafa Nayem for the yet three sources of Ukrayinska Pravda confirmed that the agreed to a partial pardon as proposed by the Cox- Ukrayinska Pravda website. “If similar levers were used Mishchenko bill was prepared in cooperation with lawyers Kwasniewski mission, Batkivshchyna Parliamentary Faction earlier to compel Ukraine to join the Customs Union, then from Bankova [a reference to the street on which the Chair Arseniy Yatsenyuk revealed on October 22. “But, even now they will be the price for Yanukovych to decline sign- Presidential Administration is located] and fully reflects if she changes her mind now, Europe will demand it never- ing the Association Agreement with the EU.” the Presidential Administration’s position on the theless,” Mr. Yatsenyuk said, referring to the partial pardon Proposals for releasing Tymoshenko Tymoshenko issue,” Mr. Nayem reported. Among its condi- and implying that it’s non-negotiable. tions are allowing a grace period in Ms. Tymoshenko’s Ukraine’s Parliament was divided as ever at the October • Cox-Kwasniewski proposal: Messrs. Cox and prison sentence to undergo medical treatment but not 23 session, when the opposition refused eight times to Kwasniewski proposed to Mr. Yanukovych a partial pardon reducing the seven-year term and ensuring that a judge approve merely the daily agenda because it excluded their for Ms. Tymoshenko, which involves reducing her prison rules on the conditions of Ms. Tymoshenko’s release rather bills to resolve the Tymoshenko situation. The opposition term to two years from seven. No other details were dis- than leaving that decision to the president. Unofficially, the also refused to consider anything less than a pardon. closed, but there are likely to be many nuances. judge would be able to reduce Ms. Tymoshenko’s release if The Yanukovych administration offered further proof • Siwiec proposal: The day after the Cox-Kwasniewski she agrees to use her time abroad strictly for medical treat- it’s not even considering a pardon when the president’s partial pardon request was released, MEP Siwiec wrote on ment and return to the Kachanivska penitentiary immedi- pardon commission decided not to review on October 24 a his blog that their proposal consists of undisclosed condi- ately upon completion, if German law enforcement author- pardon request submitted on behalf of Ms. Tymoshenko tions, which include cutting Ms. Tymoshenko’s prison sen- ities ensure that she remains on the medical clinic’s territo- (but not by her) that was signed by hundreds of religious, tence in half and suspending the remaining incarceration ry and not engage in political activity, and if the Ukrainian cultural and political leaders in Ukraine. period, requiring that she pay a $200 million fine and government retains the right to interrupt her medical Most political observers agree that President denying her civil rights for three years, including participa- treatment if it observes that the conditions are being vio- Yanukovych won’t pardon Ms. Tymoshenko, which tion in next year’s presidential campaign and the ability to lated, Mr. Nayem reported. remains the crux of the problem. run in the 2016 parliamentary elections. He said he doesn’t • Bankova proposal: In addition to the Mishchenko “Having already listened numerous times to the reaction see a way out of the conflict beyond these conditions. Yet, proposal, the Presidential Administration is also consider- of several government officials to a pardon, which is based many EU leaders, including EU Enlargement ing requesting the right to convict accused suspects in on a very critical stance toward the 2009 gas agreement, Commissioner Stefan Fule, said it was unacceptable for any absentia, Mr. Nayem reported. Such a provision would many in the current government believe that a pardon pro- compromise to forbid Ms. Tymshenko’s return to cedure must not be applied to the gas agreement because Ukrainian political life. (Continued on page 18) No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 9 Book on gender, politics and society in Ukraine is presented in New York

by Irene Jarosewich ments, the STOP Gender! campaign derides the goal of gender equality in particular and many basic tenets of NEW YORK – Olena Hankivsky, professor of public poli- human rights in general. cy at Simon Frazer University in Canada, spoke at The Prof. Hankivsky provided examples of some of the slo- Ukrainian Museum in Manhattan on October 5, presenting gans and texts from this campaign, which claims that her recent book “Gender, Politics and Society in Ukraine.” equal opportunities and equal treatment of women are Co-editor of the volume along with Anastasiya Salnykova, blasphemous and against God’s will, asserts that respect a native of Ukraine and doctoral candidate in political sci- for people regardless of sex or sexual orientation is per- ence at the University of British Columbia, Prof. Hankivsky verse and alleges that allowing women to advance and provided the audience with a concise overview of the succeed in places of power such as government and poli- complex context of gender relations in modern Ukraine. tics is antithetical to Ukrainian tradition and culture. This The book, explained Prof. Hankivsky, is divided into information is freely distributed throughout Ukraine, on four broad chapters and examines how political, social campuses and through churches and, as Prof. Hankivsky and economic transitions in Ukraine have affected gender noted, is being repeated by priests and pastors, leading to roles and relations in both positive and negative direc- confusion among people who look to their church for spir- tions since independence. itual guidance. On paper, noted Prof. Hankivsky, Ukraine looks good. The campaign’s websites and videos identify no Ukraine is a signatory to many of the international agree- authors, said Prof. Hankivsky, and attempts to locate the ments that obligate the government to provide equal source of funding for this expensive and sophisticated opportunities and treatment for women and men in areas campaign, which provides information primarily in of education, health care, employment, justice. The gov- Russian, have been unsuccessful. Several organizations ernment of Ukraine has expressed commitments to stop have aligned themselves with this movement, which trafficking of women, prosecute violence against women appears to be promoted heavily through some evangelical and eliminate sexual harassment in the workplace. groups, as well as the Ukrainian Orthodox (Pravovirna or The reality, however, is different. There are few “True Believers”) Greek Catholic Church working in west- resources for the implementation and execution of these ern Ukraine that actually is not registered as a Church, but commitments, including the lack of desire, lack of leader- only as a non-governmental organization (NGO), one that ship and full social acceptance that it is necessary to do so. has been disavowed by the leadership of the authentic A generalized social norm of disrespect for the abilities of Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church. In eastern regions of Cover of “Gender, Politics and Society in Ukraine” co- women, active derision and tolerance of abuse against Ukraine, the Brotherhood of Those Who Love Orthodoxy, edited by Olena Hankivsky and Anastasiya Salnykova. women is prevalent in Ukrainian society overall, including an organization affiliated with the Moscow Patriarchate of among many of the country’s leaders – the very people the Russian Orthodox Church, supports the STOP Gender! At the beginning of the evening, guests were greeted by tasked with guiding gender policies. The breakdown of campaign. the museum’s director, Maria Shust. Dr. Marta Kebalo, social and family support systems, longstanding unem- There is a theory in Ukraine among women’s rights main representative of the World Federation of Ukrainian ployment, a diminished welfare state, increased substance advocates that this anti-woman campaign arose in reac- Women’s Organizations (WFUWO) to the United Nations/ abuse and homelessness are among the elements dramat- tion to pro-Western impetus and is an effort to convince ECOSOC (Economic and Social Council), then introduced ically influencing gender roles and relations, she the population of Ukraine to boycott an alliance with the Prof. Hankivsky. The WFUWO, joined by the Ukrainian explained. European Union, which requires active adherence to National Women’s League of America and The Ukrainian Particularly worrisome is the rapid and unprecedented human rights. It could also be part of an effort to co-opt Museum, was an event sponsor, and provided support to disinformation campaign STOP Gender! that arose in and distort the very effective, Western-leaning, United Prof. Hankivsky for the publication of this book. Ukraine in 2010, shortly after the election of Viktor Nations-funded program STOP Violence! against women Dr. Kebalo read a greeting from WFUWO President Yanukovych to the presidency. Marked by technically in Ukraine that had great support, including from such Orysia Sushko, who wrote that “at the core of the mission sophisticated websites, videos, widespread distribution of luminaries as the soccer star Andriy Shevchenko, singer of the WFUWO is to uphold the dignity and integrity of glossy brochures and leaflets, and virulent letter-writing Ani Lorak and Olympic champion Serhiy Bubka. women both in Ukraine and in Ukraine’s émigré commu- efforts to intimidate elected officials, even foreign govern- Prof. Marian Rubchak of Valparaiso University, who nities,” a core value for all international human rights edited another recently published volume on gender endeavors, as well. Fundamentally, gender equality issues issues in Ukraine, “Mapping Difference: The Many Faces of are rooted in issues of dignity and integrity and the power Irene Jarosewich is the WFUWO’s main representative to to achieve and sustain these socially, politically and eco- the United Nations Department of Public Information/NGO. Women in Contemporary Ukraine” and is also a contribu- tor to the Hankivsky volume, was present at the event. She nomically, noted Dr. Kebalo. noted that the start date for the STOP Gender! campaign In her introduction, Dr. Kebalo also highlighted many of in 2010 was suspiciously close to the efforts of President Prof. Hankivsky’s numerous professional accomplish- Yanukovych to discredit his powerful female rival, Yulia ments, as well as her personal connections to the WFUWO Tymoshenko, and while the anti-women campaign may and longstanding family commitment to community activ- not be directly funded by Yanukovych adherents, it may ism. Prof. Hankivsky is the great-granddaughter of Olena help explain why the government is willing to tolerate it. Kysilewsky, a prominent activist of the Ukrainian women’s Prof. Hankivsky noted that she is sympathetic to the movement of western Ukraine during the interwar period concerns of copying wholesale Western traditions and and the first president of the WFUWO. She is also the values, and attempting to transplant them unilaterally to granddaughter of Hania Anna Hankivsky, a past treasurer other countries without such traditions; she prefers the of the WFUWO. option that social norms evolve more organically, incorpo- “Gender, Politics and Society in Ukraine,” which was rating applicable existing norms when possible. However, published by the University of Toronto Press in 2012 and without Western impetus and money, she said, the reality is going into a second printing, is available online through At the book presentation (from left) are: Sofika Zielyk, is that there probably would have been few changes and Amazon in hardcover, paperback and Kindle versions at Prof. Olena Hankivsky, Dr. Marta Kebalo and Prof. advances in gender-related issues in Ukraine during the http://www.amazon.ca/Gender-Politics-Society-Ukraine- Mariana Rubchak. past two decades. Hankivsky/dp/1442640642.

he managed to convince UWC President Eugene Czolij that has been advised by the Europeans that he needs to Whose side are we on... there was no legal mechanism allowing the Ukrainian declare himself before the EU foreign affairs ministers (Continued from page 7) president’s office to release Ms. Tymoshenko. And Mr. meet next week. Czolij – perhaps being of the “gentler and kinder” sort as So, whose side is the 20-million-stong Ukrainian diaspo- Russia’s President Vladimir Putin underscored his fury at Canadians are deemed to be – promised to help. ra on? Can it possibly believe that the EU will go back on its having failed to convince President Yanukovych to join In his letter to the European decision-makers, the UWC word, disregard its own court? Of course, Mr. Czolij et al Russia in its Customs Union. The fight for Ukraine is very president put the onus on them and in so doing got are worried about Ukraine falling into Russia’s jaws again, hot: in fact it’s a war of democracy vs. autocracy. President Yanukovych off the hook. This is wrong. His but so are Poland and Sweden, who initiated the European What is missing in this significant global tug of war is regime arrested and incarcerated Ms. Tymoshenko illegally, enlargement initiative for that reason. So are his home clear support for the EU position – free Ms. Tymoshenko and now it must open the prison gates to make things right. country, Canada, the United States and all global democra- and we’ll let you in – from the Ukrainian World Congress Regrettably, the Ukrainian Canadian Congress is like- cies. Their position is clear: rule of law, which means free- and its constituent members, like the Ukrainian Canadian minded, and there has been more silence than public dis- dom for the opposition leader, then European integration. Congress. The UWC had been waffling in calling for Ms. cussion on this critically important issue. To underscore the point, Canada cancelled its own free Tymoshenko’s release. However, following an extensive In the final analysis, it’s the Europeans who will decide. ] trade negotiations with Ukraine. visit to EU members last summer, the UWC seemed to be in President Dalia Grybauskaite of Lithuania, the host country While the Ukrainians of Ukraine are learning a huge les- step with the EU’s position. Now, for some reason, its latest of the Vilnius summit where the Association Agreement is son in democratic values, nation-building and the tough press releases call for Ukraine’s place in the EU without to be signed in November sums it up: there will be no sign- calls in real-life politics, the diaspora, it seems, is bringing articulating the Tymoshenko condition. ing of the agreement without Ms. Tymoshenko’s freedom. little of its own democratic values to the issue. One can’t Ukraine’s president is wily. During their meeting in Lviv, And there is even more pressure: President Yanukovych help but wonder why. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 No. 43

St. Constantine’s Parish in Minneapolis marks centennial by Zenon Stepchuk MINNEAPOLIS – St. Constantine’s Ukrainian Catholic Parish held a celebra- tion of the 100th anniversary of its found- ing on September 21-22. One hundred and one years ago, a small

Bob Iwaskewycz The group photo after liturgy on Sunday, September 22.

group of Ukrainians, along with their pas- 1972 a new church building was consecrat- held at the local Ukrainian Event Center, tor, the Rev. Konstantyn Kurylo, decided to ed. Throughout its existence, the communi- attended by 276 guests. Notable among establish the first Ukrainian Catholic parish ty has been very active, supporting a School these were Bishop Richard Seminack of the in the twin cities in order to better serve of Ukrainian Studies, men’s and women’s St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy; the needs of some 70 families in the area. clubs, varenyky sales, a church choir, a the Very Rev. Canon Michael Stelmach, pas- Their effort, and the generosity of the com- youth organization and many ad hoc com- tor of St. Constantine’s; the Rev. Roman munity, culminated in the consecration of mittees dedicated to arranging special Voronchak and his wife, Lucia; the Rev. the cornerstone of the first church on events. Mychail Rozmarynowycz, former assistant Bishop Richard Seminack is greeted by August 17, 1913. The anniversary celebration started on pastor, with his wife, Donna; and the Rev. Annika Luciw and Kiefer Miskiw. The parish grew and prospered, and in Saturday, September 21, with a banquet Ihar Labacevych, pastor of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church in Minneapolis. In addition to current and past parishioners, there were guests from the Ukrainian Orthodox churches of St. Katherine, and St. Michael and St. George. The Very Rev. Michael Stelmach wel- comed everyone following a traditional Ukrainian welcome dance, “Pryvit,” per- formed by the Ukrainian American Youth Associaton dance group Cheremosh. The church choir, under the direction of Yurij Ivan, sang the opening prayer, “Our Father,” and “Mnohaya Lita” (Many Years). Taras Pidhayny, the master of ceremo- nies, reminisced about his time in the Saturday school and his induction into the ranks of altar boys, and fondly recalled a lesson in preparing the incense from Father Stelmach, who instructed the boys that, “if you can see the altar, you haven’t put in enough incense.” He thanked all the volunteers who sing in the choir, prepare the varenyky, maintain the church and school, and participate in all the other orga- nizations and committees associated with St. Constantine Church. Special thanks went to Michaeline Raymond, chair of the centennial committee, and all its members for organizing this event. In his keynote speech, Bishop Seminack gave a synopsis of the history of the parish. Paying tribute to the founders for under- taking such an important task, he went on to praise all the parishioners who followed for maintaining the old building, construct- ing the new edifice, and keeping the cus- toms and traditions alive for the current generation. He then bestowed his blessing on all those present. A commemorative book – designed and compiled by Michael Silvan, researched by Helen Tataryn, and translated by Lesia Hutsal and Zenon Stepchuk – was present- ed to the parishioners and guests at the banquet. The centennial event continued on Sunday morning with a solemn liturgy cel- ebrated by Bishop Seminack with the Revs. Stelmach, Voronchak, Rozmarynowycz and Labacevych participating. In his sermon, Bishop Seminack, using the theme of the gospel, challenged everyone to “become catchers of men,” just as Jesus had asked Simon Peter. Bringing young people back to the Church would ensure the continued existence of the parish, he added. The celebration culminated with a reception at which everyone, including all the clergy, had a chance to mingle and socialize. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 11

Christine Syzonenko Christine Syzonenko Iskra Ukrainian Dance Academy performs the “Hopak.” The Iskra Ensemble in “Bereznianka.”

Irene Rejent Saviano Dancers from the Kazka Ukrainian Folk Ensemble wait for their cue to start. Irene Rejent Saviano Singer Olya Fryz. Irene Rejent Saviano Record attendance Vocalist Sophia Nayda. at UACCNJ’s 4th Ukrainian Festival WHIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian made baked goods, and the food court American Cultural Center of New did a brisk business selling Ukrainian Jersey (UACCNJ) held its fourth food – varenyky, borshch, kovbasa, annual Ukrainian Festival on kapusta, holubtsi – as well as all-American Saturday, October 5, with record favorites like hot dogs, hamburgers attendance. and roast pork sandwiches. The beer Blessed with sunny skies and garden featured Ukrainian beers warm temperatures, the event along with domestic, which featured two stage pro- could be enjoyed while listen- grams, showcasing a vari- ing to live accordion music. ety of Ukrainian folk dancers, Festival co-chairs Oksana musicians and vocalists, some of Krywulych and Christine whom traveled from Syzonenko commented, “We are Connecticut, New York and delighted that the festival grows Pennsylvania to perform. in popularity and becomes Numerous vendors more successful every year. tempted shoppers, while a Many thanks to our wonderful children’s area featuring an committee, our volunteers and Andrij Wowk Irene Rejent Saviano inflatable “bounce house” and obstacle our sponsors.” (For lists of entertainers, Young Hutsul dancers from the Barvinok course kept youngsters entertained. The vendors and sponsors, readers can visit Festival co-chairs Oksana Krywulych (left) Ukrainian Dance Ensemble. “Bakery Café” featured delicious home- the UACCNJ’s web site at www.uaccnj.org.) and Christine Syzonenko.

Russ Chelak Christine Syzonenko The Iskra Ensemble in a Gypsy dance. Iskra Ukrainian Dance Academy with its welcome dance, “Pryvit.” 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 No. 43

with Russia and Belarus, but also with NEWSBRIEFS South Caucasian and Central Asian coun- (Continued from page 2) tries during the tsarist and Soviet empires. “Thus, gradual ‘Europeanization,’ that is the Natalia Pylypiuk Challenges and Opportunities for the step-by-step introduction of political, legal, Economy and Investment.” The director of economic and other EU standards in TO SPEAK AT THE the MFA Information Policy Department, Ukraine, will find a response beyond the Yevhen Perebyinis, told the press on eastern boundaries of this former colony of October 22: “From our point of view, this is Moscow,” reads the article. Dr. Umland a breach of the agreement, the amend- wrote that “with the greater involvement of UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA ments to which came into force a few Ukraine in the EU, Russia will be forced to months ago. In the next few days we will finally say good-bye to its still neo-imperial send a corresponding note to the Embassy plans that trouble many political minds. In November 10, 2013, at 2 p.m. of Belgium in Ukraine, and appropriate addition, there are many different personal, measures will be taken in Belgium through political, cultural, economic and scientific our Embassy and Ukraine’s mission in the contacts between citizens of Ukraine and A leading authority on Ukrainian literature EU.” The diplomat added that the Foreign other former Soviet republics. Ukraine’s and culture of the 17th and 18th centuries, Affairs Ministry intends to strongly success in the issues of democratization, Prof. Pylypiuk will give a richly illustrated talk on respond to such cases. “We are going to the rule of law, liberalization and public respond rigidly to such incidents, for the modernization, etc. will be seen primarily “Catherine of Alexandria, A Mohylanian Martyr agreement was signed in order to simplify in Russia and Belarus, as well as in the for Golden Liberty” travels of our citizens,” he stressed. An Caucasus and Central Asia.” According to agreement between Ukraine and the the expert, Ukraine’s “Europeanization” European Union introducing amendments can serve as a model for other post-Soviet This English-language lecture is free and open to the public to the EU-Ukraine visa facilitation deal countries. (Ukrinform) came into force on July 1. The document Ukraine, Czech Republic sign documents envisages that, apart from the 14 catego- Ukrainian Institute of America, ries envisaged by the agreement, an addi- KYIV – The presidents of Ukraine and 2 East 79 Street, New York, New York tional nine categories of Ukrainian citizens the Czech Republic, Viktor Yanukovych and can also enjoy benefits and advantages in Milos Zeman, on October 21 signed a joint visa matters. In particular, visas are issued statement on the results of negotiations under the simplified procedure to journal- between their official delegations. In the ists and the technical crew accompanying presence of the presidents, a number of them in a professional capacity. In addition, bilateral documents were signed in Kyiv. In visas are granted on the basis of a certifi- particular, an inter-governmental agree- cate or other document issued by a profes- ment on military graves provides for mutu- TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL WALTER HONCHARYK (973) 292-9800 x3040 sional organization or the applicant’s or e-mail [email protected] al assistance in the preservation of and employer proving that the person con- care for war graves on the territory of cerned is a qualified journalist and stating Ukraine where Czech citizens are buried SERVICES PROFESSIONALS that the purpose of the journey is to carry and on the territory of the Czech Republic out journalistic work or proving that the where Ukrainian citizens are buried. The person is a member of the technical crew parties will pay special attention to the accompanying the journalist in a profes- maintenance of military graves on the ter- sional capacity. The provisions of the agree- ritories of their states, as well as assistance ment also envisage the establishment of in searching for, developing and maintain- clear terms of validity of multiple-entry ing war graves. An agreement between the visas. (Ukrinform) ministries of defense of Ukraine and the Czech Republic on mutual quality control Gryshchenko cites Yanukovych’s leadership of defense products during the implemen- KYIV – Integrity and consensus in tation of military-technical cooperation Ukraine on its way to the European Union projects envisages the creation of favorable are supported by the authority and leader- conditions for mutual regulation of quality ship of President Viktor Yanukovych, Vice control of defense products that meets the Prime Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko national interests of both states in promot- said at the international conference ing military and dual-use products in for- “Association Agreement and Free Trade eign markets. Special attention is paid to Area between Ukraine and the EU: the protection of restricted information Challenges and Opportunities for the obtained during the execution of military Economy and Investment,” which was held contracts. Also signed was a protocol to the October 15-16 in Brussels. “The only factor Intergovernmental Convention on the in our political situation that allows bring- Avoidance of Double Taxation and ing Ukraine in its integrity closer to Europe Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect on the basis of the consensus is the leader- to Taxes on Income and Property Taxes. ship of President Viktor Yanukovych,” Mr. (Ukrinform) HELP WANTED Gryshchenko stressed. He said the presi- Yulia supporters may vote for Yatsenyuk dent is using his authority and even “risks” it in order to ensure support of all of KYIV – If Yulia Tymoshenko does not Elder care needed for my 89 year Ukrainian society for the country’s take part in the presidential election of old mother on weekends in my European integration. “We do not want to 2015, almost a third of her supporters Montville home. Some English be partially in Europe and partially else- would cast their votes for Arseniy a must. Hours will vary. where. We want to be integrally where our Yatsenyuk, said the director of the Tel.: 973-610-3262 future is,” Mr. Gryshchenko stressed. Razumkov Center’s sociological service, (Ukrinform) Andriy Bychenko, at a press conference on October 14. “If Tymoshenko is not able to Ukraine may help ‘Europeanize’ others OPPORTUNITIES participate in the elections, 42.4 percent of KYIV – The success in Ukraine’s rap- her supporters will mostly vote for prochement with the European Union will Yatsenyuk,” Mr. Bychenko said. According to EARN EXTRA INCOME! expand the sphere of influence of post-war him, 13.8 percent of Tymoshenko support- The Ukrainian Weekly is looking European values and institutions for hun- ers would vote for Vitali Klitschko, 5.2 per- for advertising sales agents. dreds of kilometers eastwards, according cent for Oleh Tiahnybok, 2.2 percent for For additional information contact to an October 21 article by Andreas Viktor Yanukovych, 0.7 percent for Petro Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, Umland, associate professor of political sci- Symonenko and 1.5 percent for some other The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. ence at the National University of Kyiv- candidate. The survey also found that 6.1 Mohyla Academy, that was published in the percent of respondents would refuse to go newspaper Dzerkalo Tyzhnia. “Ukraine is to the polls if Ms. Tymoshenko is not run- important to the EU not only as a separate ning. (Ukrinform) state. In terms of world policy Ukraine can WANT IMPACT? Most votes for Yanukovych in first round Run your advertisement here, play the role of the first swallow for the West in the step-by-step democratization KYIV – Most Ukrainian citizens are in The Ukrainian Weekly’s of the entire huge, once Soviet, territory of ready to vote for Viktor Yanukovych in the CLASSIFIEDS section. Eurasia,” the expert said. The political ana- lyst noted that Ukraine has close relations (Continued on page 12) No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 13

“Although the state program has recently and Lithuanian Foreign Affairs Minister International Discussions, co-chairing the NEWSBRIEFS been adopted, the Ministry of Labor and discussions with the U.N. Mr. Kozhara said (Continued from page 12) Social Policy has already made a number of EU presidency, co-chaired the October 21 that further concerted efforts of the OSCE, steps for its practical implementation. Thus, OSCELinas Troika-EULinkevičius, Ministerial whose country meeting. holds The the EU and the United Nations are neces- first round of the presidential election in the ministry developed a bill on amend- meeting’s aim is to maintain high-level sary to secure smooth running of the next ments to some legislative acts concerning 2015, and the ruling Party of Regions has political dialogue on regional security round of discussions in November. The the greatest electoral support, according to equal rights and opportunities for women between the European Union and the meeting participants also expressed their the results of a survey released by the and men. It has already been agreed in the OSCE. The ministers focused on security support for the efforts of the OSCE Minsk Razumkov Center on October 14. “In the ministries and is under consideration in the developments in the OSCE region, in par- Group co-chairs to find a peaceful political first round of the elections most voters are government,” Mr. Drozdova said. She noted ticular on conflict-related issues. Referring solution to the Nagorno-Karabakh conflict ready to vote for Yanukovych (19 percent that the bill provides for an integrated to the latest round of 5+2 Transdniestrian and to promote dialogue between of all respondents, or 24.3 percent of those approach to addressing the problem of settlement negotiations in Brussels in the Azerbaijan and Armenia on its settlement. who are ready to participate in the elec- equal representation of women and men in beginning of October, the OSCE chair said: Preparations for the December meeting in tions),” reads the statement. Some 15.5 all important spheres of the state and soci- “It was a good example of cooperation in Kyiv of the OSCE Ministerial Council were percent of respondents are ready to sup- ety. “Particularly, the bill provides for the pursuing our common goal – fostering also a focus of the meeting’s agenda. Mr. port Vitali Klitschko (19.3 percent of those introduction of a 30 percent gender quota security and prosperity in Eastern Kozhara expressed appreciation of a posi- who are ready to go to the polls). The on the electoral lists of political parties in Europe.” Mr. Kozhara urged continuing to tive assessment by the EU of the frame- results for other candidates: Yulia elections to Parliament and local councils. encourage the two sides in the 5+2 talks work for decisions proposed by the Tymoshenko – 13.2 percent of respondents The instrument also envisages that, in the to engage as constructively as possible on Ukrainian chairmanship for the and 16.7 percent of those ready to go to the corporate sector, when making appoint- specific, tangible issues currently on the Ministerial Council and called for results- polls; Petro Symonenko – 5.9 percent and ments to a vacant position, an advantage table. The OSCE and the EU also closely oriented engagement in the run-up to the 7.1 percent, respectively; Arseniy will be given to candidates of the less repre- cooperate in the framework of the Geneva meeting. (OSCE) Yatsenyuk – 5.6 percent and 7.2 percent; sented gender,” the deputy minister noted. Petro Poroshenko – 3.8 percent and 3.8 (Ukrinform) percent; and Oleh Tiahnybok – 3.6 percent Ділимося сумною вісткою з рідними, приятелями and 4.7 percent. According to the survey, if Kyiv, Tallinn agree on transport corridor і знайомими, що в понеділок, 14 жовтня 2013 Ms. Tymoshenko is not able to participate KYIV – A protocol of intent was signed on року на 88-му році життя відійшла у вічність наша in the elections, 18.8 percent of all respon- October 15 between the Ministry of найдорожча, улюблена Мама і Бабуся dents, or 24.1 percent of those intending to Infrastructure of Ukraine and the Ministry participate in the elections, will vote for Mr. of Economic Affairs and Communications of св. п. Yanukovych, 16.6 percent and 20.6 percent Estonia on cooperation in the development for Mr. Klitschko, 14.8 percent and 19.3 of the transport corridor between the Baltic Софія Яремко Коваль percent for Mr. Yatsenyuk, 6.2 percent and and Black seas. The signing took place in 7.5 percent for Mr. Symonenko, 4.5 percent Tallinn, in the presence of Presidents Viktor and 5.9 percent for Mr. Tiahnybok, and 3.8 нар. 24 жовтня 1924 року Yanukovych of Ukraine and Toomas percent and 3.8 percent for Mr. в селі Муроване біля Львова в Україні. Hendrik Ilves of Estonia. The protocol pro- Poroshenko. The survey was conducted by vides for the creation of favorable condi- the Razumkov Center from September 30 У глибокому смутку залишилися: to October 8; a total of 2,010 respondents tions for the development of transport con- донька - Анна Панас з чоловіком Стефаном nections between the Black and the Baltic over the age of 18 from all regions in внуки - Стефан Ukraine were interviewed. (Ukrinform) seas, expansion of mutually beneficial coop- eration in the field of logistics, as well as - Андрій Gender equality bill sent to Cabinet transportation of goods and passengers. ближча і дальша родина в Україні. Special attention is paid to the growth of the KYIV – The Ministry of Labor and Social potential and competitiveness of the Zubr Вічна Їй пам’ять! Policy has submitted for consideration by container train. The signing of the docu- the Cabinet of Ministers a bill on ensuring ments would, among other things, expand equal rights and opportunities for women the number of countries participating in the and men. The document provides for a comprehensive approach to solving the existing route at the expense of other stake- problem of equal representation of women holders, in particular Turkey and the and men in the most important areas of life. Scandinavian countries. (Ukrinform) Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Policy OSCE council to consider regional issues Lidia Drozdova announced this during par- liamentary hearings on “Ensuring equal LUXEMBOURG – The chairperson-in- rights and opportunities for women and office of the Organization for Security and men. Challenges and effective mechanisms Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), Ukrainian to address them” in Kyiv on October 16. Foreign Affairs Minister Leonid Kozhara, With deep sorrow we announce that on October 14, 2013, at the age 76 150 athletes and thousands of spectators. Chicago, 1933 Ukrainian Catholic youth held their first Elaine M. Luzeckyj (Continued from page 7) convention on August 19, 1933, in Chicago. Entered into eternal life. Following a divine liturgy at St. Nicholas, Ukrainian Youth League of North America some 100 delegates retreated to the church She was born July 21, 1937 in Bethlehem, PA. included four annual goals: 1) to foster the hall to create the Ukrainian Catholic Youth cultural interests of the membership: 2) to League of North America (UCYLNA). In deep sorrow: promote athletic activities with annual Ukrainian-born Bohdan Katamay was daughter - Maria with husband Adrian events; 3) to further Ukrainian ideals and elected president. In 1934 Mr. Katamay principles; 4) to organize into a single unit began editing Ukrainian Youth, a monthly sons - Gregory with wife Larysa all Ukrainian youth organizations, irrespec- journal published in both English and - John with wife Kimberly tive of religious or political belief (except- Ukrainian. The second convention was held - Andrew with wife Christine ing communism). Ukrainian Catholic youth in 1935 in Philadelphia with 200 delegates sister - Sophie Kobryn were urged not to participate, reportedly representing 100 clubs from 35 communi- by the Basilian clergy at St. Nicholas ties. Elected president was American-born brothers - Walter Szanajda Church in Chicago. Eve Piddubcheshen who contended that - John Szanajda The first UYLNA president was Stephen America “is stretching her hands out for Shumeyko, editor of The Ukrainian Weekly. the cultural treasures of our citizens of for- He was able to maintain a relatively neutral eign extraction.” It’s time for Ukrainian Eternal memory political posture during his tenure of three Catholic youth to take advantage of this years. Convention addresses included such wonderful state of affairs, she concluded. Panakhyda was held on Friday, October 18. topics as “Duties of Ukrainian Students” Mr. Shumeyko addressed the delegates urg- (1934); “Ukrainian or American?” (1934); ing them to merge with the UYLNA. Funeral Services were held on Saturday, October 19, “Problems of Our Youth” (1935); “The Delegates voted no. at St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church in Philadelphia, fol- Question of Mixed Marriages” (1936); “The Unfortunately, neither the UYLNA nor lowed by private burial in Lawnview Cemetery in Rockledge, PA. Preservation of Our Ukrainian Heritage” the UCYLNA has survived. Endeavors to (1936). interest post-war youth organization such In lieu of flowers, donations in memory of Elaine Luzeckyj may Thanks to Mr. Shumeyko and The as Plast and SUM to send delegates to the Ukrainian Weekly, which became the unof- annual UYLNA convention went nowhere; be made to the: ficial UYLNA newspaper, the UYLNA pros- the UYLNA faded out of existence. The Ukrainian American Youth Association – Philadelphia Branch pered. There were 360 registered delegates UCYLNA was eventually transformed into 700 N. Cedar Rd. at the 1936 annual convention. A highlight the League of Ukrainian Catholics (LUC). of the conclave was the first Ukrainian Yes, 1933 was truly a productive year. Jenkintown, PA 19046. American Olympiad, which attracted some Will we ever have another like it? 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 No. 43

Ukrainian Americans celebrate Ukrainian Heritage Night at Citi Field stadium, and join the nearly 500 Ukrainian tor of the School of Ukrainian Studies and Americans in the “Ukrainian section” of the the director of the Barvinok 1 Children’s Pepsi Porch in cheering on the performers. Cultural Center; and Oksana Kiciuk- Following the performances, members Kulynych, long-time community activist of the Ukrainian American community and chairperson of the U.S. Holodomor were honored by the Mets with the Spirit Education Committee. Award for their long years of service to the UCCA Yonkers President Jaroslaw Ukrainian American community. The Spirit Palylyk stated, “We are pleased to be able Award was presented by the Mets organi- to promote our Ukrainian heritage and cul- zation on behalf of the Ukrainian Congress ture among non-Ukrainians, as well as to Committee of America. Among those recog- gather together and enjoy the company of nized were Tamara Olexy, president of the other Ukrainians in our area.” Ukrainian Congress Committee of America; UCCA New York City President Ivanka Liza Donovan, long-time teacher at St. Zajac agreed, adding, “We are so proud of George Academy and assistant director of all of the performers, and we thank all the UCCA National Office; Andrij those who made this event possible. It was Dobriansky, community activist and vice- a rewarding and entertaining evening that president of the UCCA’s New York City we hope to continue as an annual tradi- branch; Svitlana Khmurkovska-Fay, direc- tion.”

On the jumbotron, all at Citi Field could see the presentation by the Mets organiza- tion of Spirit Awards to Ukrainian American community activists.

UCCA ture before non-Ukrainians. NEW YORK – For the second year in a Before the first pitch of the match-up row, hundreds of Ukrainian Americans between the New York Mets and the descended upon the Mets’ Citi Field in New Milwaukee Brewers, Ukrainians were invit- York to cheer on the home team and to ed to display their unique culture at center- share their Ukrainian heritage. field with performances by the Trembita Due to last year’s overwhelming success, Ukrainian Dance Ensemble from Yonkers, the Ukrainian Congress Committee of N.Y., under the direction of Orlando and America (UCCA) Yonkers and New York City Larissa Pagan; virtuoso Ukrainian violinist branches once again co-hosted Ukrainian Inessa Tymochko-Dekajlo; and the harmo- Heritage Night at Citi Field. This special nious sounds of the Dobriansky Brothers a event on September 26 was a unique oppor- capella trio. tunity for the Ukrainian community in and Thousands of spectators had a chance to around the New York area to showcase the view the Ukrainian Heritage Night perfor- beauty and richness of the Ukrainian cul- mances on the two huge monitors in the The Trembita Ukrainian Dance Ensemble from Yonkers, N.Y., performs on the field.

UKRAINIAN INSTITUTE OF AMERICA FUNDS DEVELOPMENT OFFICER (CONTRACT POSITION)

The Ukrainian Institute of America (the “Institute”) invites you to submit a proposal describing how you would take a leading role in assisting the Institute to achieve its funds development goals. Generally, the Institute is seeking to strengthen its fundraising capability and financial resources to enable it to (1) fund and expand its core programs; (2) embark on a capital campaign to fund the building’s current and future capital improvement needs; and (3) build its endowment. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Institute is seeking an experienced, highly motivated and energetic individual to take a leading role in: (A) improving processes, procedures and electronic infrastructure for tracking and rec- ognizing existing individual and corporate donors; (B) developing and implementing short to medium term plans for raising funds from indi- viduals, corporations and other public or private funding sources, the proceeds of which would be applied to: (i) fund specific current projects identified as strategic priorities by the Board of Directors; (ii) increase the size and value of existing endowment funds dedicated to music, arts and cultural programs; (iii) increase the size and value of existing endowment funds dedicated to future building capital improvement needs; (C) co-chairing the Institute’s fundraising committee; and (D) developing the Institute’s longer term strategic plan in furtherance of the foregoing. Proposals meeting the requirements set forth below may be submitted on or prior to November 8, 2013 to the attention of the “UIA Funds Development Officer Search Committee” at the following e-mail address: [email protected], with a copy to [email protected]. This position is intended to be a contract position for a fixed term (length of term to be determined) with a possibility for extension. A compensa- tion package will be determined based on the experience of the successful candidate. Proposal requirements: Each proposal should include: (1) a summary statement describing how you would take a leading role in assisting the Institute to achieve its funds development goals described above; (2) a summary of your experience in funds develop- ment, highlighting achievements for similarly situated institutions; and (3) your compensa- tion expectations. A proposal should not exceed one page single spaced at 12 point font typeface. You may attach a resume if desired. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 15

Basketball Championships in Kyiv on August 28 through September 2. Rizatdinova also won silver in the individual ribbon event Ukraine finished in sixth place at the Eurobasket 2013 and silver in the individual all-around event, which competition in Slovenia on September 4-22 that attracted includes all four disciplines of hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. 24 •national teams. In the group stage, Ukraine defeated Alina Maksymenko won bronze in the individual clubs Belgium 58-57, Ukraine defeated Israel 74-67, Ukraine event. In the team challenge, Ukraine came in third place. defeated Germany 88-83, and Ukraine lost to France on The competition attracted 24 international competitors. September 8. Ukraine defeated Great Britain 87-68 on Rizatdinova was awarded the Longines Prize for Elegance September 9, and Latvia defeated Ukraine 85-51. In the in Rhythmic Gymnastics. quarterfinals Ukraine lost to Croatia 72-84, and defeated Italy 66-58 in the seventh- and eighth-place determining Athletics game. In the fifth- and sixth-place playoff, Ukraine lost to Bohdan Bondarenko was awarded the title of Slovenia 69-63, and won sixth place. In the Group A stand- Euroepan Athlete of the Year by the European Athletics ings, Ukraine finished in second place behind France with Association• (EAA) during an awards ceremony on October nine points after five matches played, with four wins, one 12 in Tallinn, Estonia, Bohdan’s father, Viktor, who coaches loss, 378 points for and 352 against. In the second round, The logos of the international basketball federation, FIBA, and EuroBasket 2015, which will take place in Ukraine. the high-jumper, received a trainer’s award from the EAA. Ukraine finished in fourth place, after five matches, with Bondarneko won gold at the 2013 IAAF World one win, four losses, 318 points for and 358 against, with Tour. This was also the first major golf tournament hosted Championships and gold at the IAAF Diamond Race event. six points overall. This was the first time Ukraine reached in Ukraine. Daan Huizing of the Netherlands won the tour- the second-round group stage and Ukraine, for the first Badminton time, will attend the 2014 world basketball championship nament with a score of 15-under par. Shevchenko finished in Spain. Ukraine will host the Eurobasket 2015. On the 121st out of 131 players, with a score of 26-over par. Seven At the Yonex Dutch Open tournament at last day of the tournament, Ukraine unveiled the logo for Ukrainian golfers participated in the tournament, includ- Topsportcentrum in Almere, the Netherlands, on October the 2015 Eurobasket in Ljubljana, Slovenia. The logo was ing Ruslan Garkavenko (118th place), Fedor Karhapolov 8-13,• Dmytro Zavadsky lost in the semifinal to Yan Kit Chan developed by the Brandia Central consulting firm out of (123rd), Roman Kobitev (124th), Igor Mouchan (124th), of China 21-14, 13-21, 21-15 and tied for third place with Lisbon, Portugal, and features a stylized basketball with a Alexander Babich (125th) and Peter Volkup (128th). Xue Song of China. In mixed doubles, Zavadsky was paired with Anastasiya Dmytryshyn, and the duo lost to modern interpretation of a dancer – combining Hopak and Gymnastics Arkan themes. The Brandia Central company also pro- Indonesia’s Muhammad Rijal and Debby Susanto 21-13, duced logos for the Euro-2012 and the 2013 U-16 men’s Ganna Rizatdinova won gold in the individual hoop 21-11, but tied for third place with Lu Kai and Jinhua Tang European soccer championship. event at the 32nd Rhythmic Gymnastics World of China. • Ukraine hosted the U-16 European Basketball Championships in Kyiv on August 8-18 and finished in Walter and Katheryna Suchenko Bula third• place in the first round of Group D that included teams from Croatia, Italy and Latvia. In the second round, of Columbus, New Jersey Ukraine finished in fifth place; the team won against Latvia 78-61, lost to Croatia 79-67 and lost to Italy 61-77. are proud to announce the marriage of Ukraine lost to Serbia 50-85, won against Montenegro 89-82 and lost to France 59-61. Ukraine won against their son Sweden 100-58 in the classification round for the playoffs. In the ninth-place match, Ukraine defeated Russia 77-69. The match was disrupted when Ukrainian fans began Andrej Michael throwing Roshen candies that were effectively banned by Russia for import on August 14. Ten young men scattered to candy at the feet of the Russian players, and three of the men were detained for the stunt. Spain won the tourna- Julie Ann ment, with a 65-63 win against Serbia in the final. Golf daughter of Richard and Faye Schuck Retired soccer legend Andriy Shevchenko tried his hand at professional golf, participating in his first profes- of Hanover, Pennsylvania sional• golf tournament at the Kharkiv Superior Cup on September 12-15 at the Superior Golf and Spa Resort in Kharkiv. The tournament is part of the European Challenge on Saturday, the twentieth of July, two thousand and thirteen, LIKE at Saint George The Ukrainian Ukrainian Orthodox Church Weekly on Facebook! Yardville, New Jersey 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 No. 43 No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 17

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Ukrainian anniversaries celebrated in Rochester

Vasiliy Baziuk Two Open World delegations from Ukraine celebrate Ukraine’s independence with Ukrainians in Rochester, N.Y.

by Christine Hoshowsky work it does in promoting professional exchanges. Lydia inspirational. Yevheniy Yankevych, one of the Ukrainian Dzus, a former Irondequoit receiver of taxes and town delegates, reciprocated by performing two Ukrainian ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Ukrainian Group Inc. councilwoman, tied the work of the Ukrainian Centennial songs, accompanying himself on a guitar loaned to him for on September 21 observed three anniversaries important Committee of Rochester to the anniversary celebration. the occasion by the House of Guitars. to the Ukrainian community. These were the 22nd anni- Tamara Denysenko, retired CEO of the Ukrainian Dr. Christine Hoshowsky addressed the audience with a versary of Ukraine’s independence, the 110th anniversa- Federal Credit Union and now a member of the UFCU short speech titled, “Who am I? – I am a Ukrainian ry of Ukrainian settlement in Rochester, N.Y., and the 10th board, introduced the Ukrainian delegates, at which time American.” anniversary of the installation of the Ukrainian Ukrainian American Youth Association representatives Just as last year, Ihor Hoshowsky, a veteran of the U.S. Centennial Monument on the grounds of Irondequoit Oksana Zubrzycka, Julia Gnip, Alina Ulice, Maksym Chalupa Armed Forces and Jerry Andrushko, a veteran of the Town Hall. and John Luke Witters honored the guests with the tradi- Ukrainian Army, carried the American and Ukrainian It was a pleasure to welcome two Open World delega- tional Ukrainian greeting of bread (korovai) and salt. Irene flags, respectively. The Rt. Rev. Mitred Archpriest Philip tions visiting from Ukraine in time for the anniversaries’ Lyko Smith baked the ceremonial bread just for this occa- Weiner, pastor of St. Josephat Ukrainian Catholic Church, celebration. The NGO delegation from Poltava comprised sion. led the participants in prayer. Irene Szmigel, chief court Oleksandr Bublyk, Andriy Fedorov, Nataliya Ms. Denysenko planned “Ukrainian Day” on September clerk for the Town of Irondequoit, made the courtroom Onyshchenko, Yuliya Severyn, Yevheniy Yankevych and 21 especially for the Ukrainian delegates. They began the available for the celebration because it was a rainy day. Hlib Pronskikh. The rule of law delegation from across day with a visit to the Taras Shevchenko School of Prof. Olena Dilai, the master of ceremonies, facilitated the Ukraine included Oleksandr Chernadchuk, Artur Ukrainian Studies, then visited St. Mary Ukrainian dual language program. Martironsyan, Anatoliy Miroshnychenko, Svitlana Orthodox Church, St. Josephat and Epiphany Ukrainian Included in the program was a final public farewell to Romanko, Lyudmyla Skomorokha and Olena Tretyak. Catholic churches, and the Ukrainian Pentecostal Church. Roman Kucil, a community organizer and the chair of the This Ukrainian and American outreach program was well After attending the Ukrainian anniversaries celebration Ukrainian Centennial Committee of Rochester, who had received by the Ukrainian community in Rochester. at Irondequoit Town Hall, they were whisked off to see a died the previous year, shortly after the festivities he had As in the past, local political leaders attended the cele- Ukrainian golf tournament held at the Braemer Country organized. Bohdanna Kowalchuck, Mr. Kucil’s niece, bration. Irondequoit Town Supervisor Mary Joyce D’Aurizio, Club. thanked the community for remembering him and the who wore a delicately embroidered Ukrainian blouse, set Locally, the NGO delegation from Poltava was hosted by work that he did in bringing the Ukrainian Centennial the tone by issuing a proclamation commemorating the Rochester Global Connections (Josephine M. Perini, presi- Monument Project to fruition. 22nd anniversary of Ukraine’s independence. Following the dent, and Amy LaGambino, executive director) while the Plast scouts Maria Kowalchuk and Alica Miller carried a proclamation, the audience sang “Mnohaya Lita.” rule of law delegation was hosted by Patricia Marks and basket of flowers and laid it at the foot of the Ukrainian Irene Skrobach Scoglio, a Ukrainian American and an Mary Beth Feindt. monument in recognition of the 110th anniversary of Irondequoit town councilwoman, spoke about local gover- Tania Beghini, a soprano soloist, sang the American and Ukrainian settlement in Rochester. nance. Wolodymyr and Irma Pylyshenko represented and Ukrainian national anthems at the opening of the program. As the program ended, local Ukrainian Americans and spoke about the Irondequoit-Poltava Sister Cities and the Her rendition of “Bozhe Yedynyi” at the event’s closing was their guests posed for a group photograph. Ohio UNWLA fashion show spotlights Ukrainian embroidery in modern design by Olya Kalushka PARMA, Ohio – “Ukrainian Embroidery in Contemporary Fashion” was the theme of a fash- ion show sponsored by the Ohio Regional Council of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America. The show followed a luncheon held on Sunday, September 29, at St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic

All the models who participated in the fashion show.

Church party center in Parma, Ohio. slacks or jeans to daytime wear and evening gowns. Shades of gold and maroon decorated the hall that was Included was a 19th century replica of an outfit known as filled with over 150 guests. After a delicious luncheon, 25 “Lviv kabat.” A bridal gown of white satin and organza models, some as young as 2, dazzled the audience as they embroidered in gold cross-stitch was chosen for the took to the runway in modern-day attire embellished with show’s finale. “vyshyttia” (embroidery) in an array of colors and designs, At the conclusion of the show, judging by the audience Olesia Pokotska models a dress designed and embroi- including the newest trend of using beads and sequins. reaction, it seemed that the “vyshyvka” will always be styl- dered by Tanya Danylo. Styles ranged from blouses to be worn with casual ish and adapts easily to the trends in today’s fashion. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 No. 43 Taras Shevchenko bicentennial to be inaugurated at Ukrainian Institute of America in New York City NEW YORK – As part of the inauguration Making of the Book” and Dr. Grabowicz’s of the forthcoming celebration of the 200th literary study “The Poem and Its Critical anniversary of the birth of Taras Reception”; and the first volume of the Shevchenko, the national poet of Ukraine, magisterial collection “Taras Shevchenko: the Shevchenko Scientific Society, with the The Critical Reception (1839-1861)” support of the Ukrainian Institute of encompassing all published references to America, is presenting a festive evening Shevchenko during his lifetime and in the with a book launch and piano recital devot- year of his death. ed to its patron. The celebration will take In addition, there will be a solo musical place on November 9, at 7 p.m. at the mag- performance of works that resonate with nificent Ukrainian Institute of America, Shevchenko’s oeuvre by the award-winning located at 2 E. 79th St. in New York City. pianist and Shevchenko Scientific Society The program will consist of welcome grant recipient Pavlo Gintov. remarks by Dr. Daniel Swistel, president of Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861) is for all the Ukrainian Institute of America, and a Ukrainians their national poet and an icon keynote address by the pre-eminent of Ukrainian culture. His bicentennial is a Shevchenko scholar George G. Grabowicz, major opportunity for the Ukrainian dias- pora community to re-experience its spiri- Literature at Harvard University and presi- tual roots and to bond with all Ukrainians – dentDmytro of the Čyževs´kyj Shevchenko Professor Society. of Ukrainian those who are, in the poet’s words, “living, Two new publications prepared by the dead, or still unborn.” Dr. George G. Grabowicz, president of society especially for the bicentennial will Shevchenko’s book-length poem the Shevchenko Scientific Society. Concert pianist Pavlo Gintov. be presented: the three-volume edition of “Haidamaky” (1841), one of his major Shevchenko’s “Haidamaky,” which includes works, is being published for the first time ume of the two-volume edition “Taras program I will perform works by three dis- a facsimile of the original 1841 edition, in a facsimile edition together with two Shevchenko: The Critical Reception” collects tinguished Ukrainian composers – the Oles Fedoruk’s historical account “The accompanying monographs. The first vol- and annotates the massive critical response ‘Shevchenko Suite’ by Borys Liatoshynsky, to Shevchenko as both poet and painter. a work in which each movement repre- Speaking of the project, Prof. Grabowicz sents the composer’s reflection on lines noted that, for him, “this is a culmination of from Shevchenko’s ‘Kobzar’; two ‘musical a decades-long interest in the poet, in his paintings’ by Ihor Shamo, ‘Summer use of symbolism and the language of myth Evening’ and ‘Volodymyrka’; and as the and archetype, as well as in Shevchenko’s grand finale, Myroslav Skoryk’s fiery reception, primarily in Ukrainian literature, ‘Burlesque,’ an audience favorite among but also in other literatures, particularly the modern piano works.” Russian and the Polish.” The cultural program will conclude with Described as “a poet of the keyboard” a wine and hors d’oeuvres reception and a “musical storyteller,” Mr. Gintov has catered by the popular Ukrainian restau- appeared on such stages as Carnegie Hall, rant Veselka. All presented books will be the Berlin Philharmonic, Teatro Verdi available for purchase by the audience at a Nationale in Milan, the Great Hall of the discounted price. Moscow Conservatory and the Kioi Hall in For information readers may call 212- Tokyo. In a recent interview the pianist 254-5130 or e-mail [email protected]. stated, “It is a great honor for me to partici- For frequent updates readers may join pate in the celebration of Taras Shevchenko Scientific Society’s Facebook Shevchenko’s 200th anniversary. In my page or visit www.shevchenko.org.

registered again. Ukraine, EU... • Yefremov proposal: Mr. Yefremov, the (Continued from page 8) Party of Regions parliamentary faction chair, hasn’t submitted legislation but on October apply to Ms. Tymoshenko in case she 11 he outlined his proposal, which involves decides not to return to Ukraine from treat- applying a standard set of procedures to all ment abroad. Also, should the European prisoners who need medical treatment but Court for Human Rights meet the widely can’t receive it in Ukraine. The legislation held expectations in ruling that Ms. should ensure that the prisoner being Tymoshenko was illegally convicted (it has released truly undergoes treatment and already ruled she was illegally arrested), this returns to Ukraine to serve the remainder of provision would also enable the Yanukovych his/her sentence. Such guarantees must be administration to file more criminal charges offered by the government accepting the against her in absentia, Mr. Nayem reported, prisoner, he said, as reported by the citing anonymous sources. In its negotia- Kommersant-Ukraine newspaper on tions with the Europeans, the Presidential October 14. “If that’s left out, then all our Administration referred to similar practices criminal authorities will undergo treatment in France, Switzerland and the European in the Charite clinic,” Mr. Yefremov said, not- Court for Human Rights, as well as decisions ing that his proposal is his personal effort reached by the Committee of Ministers of and hasn’t been approved by the faction. He the Council of Europe. called upon Ms. Tymoshenko’s lawyers to • Rudkovskyi proposal: Party of submit a draft bill with such measures to Regions National Deputy Mykola Parliament. Rudkovskyi on October 18 submitted his • Tymoshenko proposal: The impris- bill, which Ukrayinska Pravda reported was oned former prime minster and her prepared with the help of Presidential Batkivshchyna party won’t support anything Administration lawyers, citing an anony- less than a partial pardon, disregarding all mous source on Bankova Street. Mr. the legislative proposals that have surfaced. Rudkovskyi’s aide declined to confirm that A pardon would give Ms. Tymoshenko her report. The bill proposes that a medical freedom but not allow her to run in the 2015 commission decide whether a prisoner presidential election, given that she will still needs medical treatment, while a court have a criminal conviction on her record. rules on the need for treatment abroad, (Only a presidential amnesty would remove whose term can be extended by foreign doc- that conviction.) It’s not clear whether Ms. tors. The prisoner must return to Ukraine to Tymoshenko would agree to a proposal simi- fulfill the remaining prison sentence, whose lar to what was outlined by Mr. Siwiec, which term would not change but would include would deny her civil rights for three years. the treatment period. Mr. Rudkovskyi with- Yet Ms. Tymoshenko refuses to submit a drew his bill the night he submitted it, request for amnesty or a pardon, which nev- claiming that he needed to amend it to con- ertheless has been demanded by her lead form with certain rules. It’s expected to be defense attorney, Serhii Vlasenko. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2013 19

October 28 Film screening, “Credenza” by Valyntyn Vasianovych, November 3 Meeting, League of Ukrainian Catholics – North Anthracite New York Ukrainian Film Club of Columbia University, Ukrainian Scranton, PA Council, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church, Institute of America, 212-288-8660 570-822-5354

October 29- Exhibit, “Holodomor 1932-1933, An Exhibition November 3 Banquet fund-raiser, New York Friends of the Ukrainian November 14 Commemorating the Soviet Genocide of Ukrainians by New York Catholic University, Ukrainian National Home, New York Famine,” Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 773-235-8462 or www.ucef.org or www.ukrainianinstitute.org November 5-6 Conference, “Taking Measure of the Holodomor,” October 31- Annual Danyliw Seminar on Contemporary Ukraine, Chair New York Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, Princeton November 2 of Ukrainian Studies, University of Ottawa, Club, Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-228-6840 or Ottawa www.ukrainianstudies.uottawa.ca [email protected]

November 1 Exhibit, “Genocide in Ukraine, 1932-1933,” Ukrainian November 7 Literary evening with Yuri Vynnychuk, “Tango of Death,” Chicago National Museum, 312-421-8020 Washington Woodrow Wilson Center, www.wilsoncenter.org/kennan

November 2 25th anniversary concert, Music at the Institute, Weill November 8 Cocktail party fund-raiser, “Jazz it up for UCU,” New York Recital Hall at Carnegie Hall, www.ukrainianinstitute.org Chicago Ukrainian Cultural Center, 773-235-8462 or www.ucef.org

November 2 Dinner and dance, Knights of Columbus St. Vladimir the November 9 Book launch and reception, Taras Shevchenko Ottawa Great Council, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic New York bicentennial, Ukrainian Institute of America, Shrine, 613-830-7787 or 613-828-7531 212-254-5130

November 2 Film screening with Iryna Shatokhina and Yuri Shapoval, November 9 80th anniversary gala, with farewell performance by New York “A Lonely Traveler: Life and Fate of Viktor Petrov,” Syracuse, NY Vorony, Ukrainian National Home, Shevchenko Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 [email protected]

November 2 Holodomor commemorative event, Ukrainian Congress November 9 40th anniversary celebration, Ukrainian National Women’s Albany, NY Committee of America, Capital District Committee to Whippany, NJ League of America Branch 75, with music by Tempo Commemorate the Ukrainian Holodomor Famine- Ukrainian Cultural Center of New Jersey, 973-762-7348 Genocide, Empire State Plaza, 518-365-5301 or [email protected] November 9-10 Autumnfest, featuring the Kalyna Ukrainian Dancers, St. Petersburg, FL Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, November 2 Dinner and dance, Ukrainian of the Year Award 727-576-1001 Pittsburgh presentation to Roma Hadzewycz, Ukrainian Technological Society, The Club at Nevillewood, [email protected] Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions November 2 Lecture by Myroslav Shkandrij, “Poster Politics in from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors New York Ukraine,” The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

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Saturday, November 2 to Holodomor throughout the performance. The concert will NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific Society invites all to a begin at 3 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic film screening “A Lonely Traveler: Life and Fate of Viktor Shrine, 952 Green Valley Crescent. Tickets: general $20; stu- Petrov” about Viktor Petrov (1894-1969), Ukrainian writer, dents and seniors, $15. Tickets may be purchased at: philosopher, anthropologist, literary critic, archeologist and Buduchnist Credit Union, 913 Carling Ave., Leading Note, 370 historian who also signed his literary works with the pseud- Elgin St., and UCU Service Center, 271 Bank St., all in Ottawa; onyms V. Domontovych and Viktor Ber. Film director Iryna or online at www.ewashkosingers.com For information e-mail Shatokhina and Prof. Yuri Shapoval will present the film. The [email protected]. screening will take place at the society’s building, 63 Fourth Friday, November 15 Ave. (between Ninth and 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional information call 212-254-5130. NEW YORK: Meet author Andrea Chalupa at 7 p.m. at the pre- sentation and signing of her book, “Orwell and the Refugees: Sunday, November 10 YONKERS, N.Y.: Ukrainian National Women’s League of professor of Byzantine history and literature at Harvard America Branch 30, named in honor of Lidia Krushelnycky, TheUniversity, Untold Storythen ofa AnimalUkrainian Farm.” refugee, Ihor Ševčenko, translated the eminentGeorge invites all to attend a presentation and book signing of Diana Orwell’s anti-communist novel, “Animal Farm” into Ukrainian Howansky Reilly’s new book, “Scattered: The Forced and published it for distribution among other refugees. U.S. Relocation of Poland’s Ukrainians After World War II.” The soldiers confiscated more than half of the books, which they author will read excerpts from the book, which is both historic construed as anti-Stalin propaganda. Admission (includes and personal. Audience members will learn about the events reception): $15; $10 for members and seniors; $5 for students. leading up to Operation Vistula and its aftermath. This event, Tickets are available online at www.ukrainianmuseum.org or which has no admission charge, will take place in conjunction at the door. The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth with a bake sale at St. Michael the Archangel Ukrainian Street; telephone, 212-228-0110. Catholic Church Hall, 21 Shonnard Place, Yonkers, NY 10703 at Saturday, November 16 11:30 a.m. For more information call 914-949-4911. ALEXANDRIA, Va.: The Washington Group Cultural Fund OTTAWA: The Ukrainian Canadian Professional and Business opens its 2013-2014 season with a recital by Ukrainian Association of Ottawa and the Ewashko Singers commemorate Belgian violinist Marc Bouchkov. In his Washington debut fol- the 80th anniversary of the Holodomor in a concert of remem- lowing a sensational victory at the Montreal International brance. The program will feature the Ottawa première of Competition, Mr. Bouchkov will be joined by Zino Bogachek, Roman Hurko’s choral work “Panakhyda/Requiem,” his “Da violin, and Natalia Bogachek, viola, in a program featuring Ispravytsia Molytva Moya” and his “Be Still and Know That I works by Bach, Skoryk, Beethoven and Ysaye. There will be a Am God,” commissioned by the UCPBA of Ottawa for this com- reception to meet the artists immediately following the perfor- memorative concert. Guest cellist: Paul Marleyn of the mance, which begins at 3 p.m. at The Lyceum, 201 S. University of Ottawa. The compositions will be sung in Washington St. Suggested donation: $20; free for students; Ukrainian, Church Slavonic and English. The concert host will unreserved seating. For more information e-mail twgcultural- interweave an informative script in Ukrainian/English/French [email protected]. Event contact phone: 301-229-2615; venue to provide context to the program itself and to draw attention phone: 703-838-4994.

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