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Inside: l President Poroshenko explains his peace plan – page 3 l The UNWLA holds its triennial convention – page 4 l Shevchenko exhibit at The Ukrainian Museum – centerfold

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXII No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 $2.00 NATO foreign ministers endorse Poroshenko forms his team, support package for Ukraine keeping many insiders by Zenon Zawada “Society is forgiving the oligarchs for now because of the war. When [Igor] KYIV – Ukrainian President Petro Kolomoisky is organizing military battal- Poroshenko completed forming his team on ions, it’s not convenient to battle with him,” June 19 when Parliament approved his said Sergiy Taran, a member of the political nominations for three key posts: Pavlo council of the Volia party of young reform- Klimkin as foreign affairs minister, Vitalii ers, which aims to run in the next parlia- Yarema as procurator general and Valeria mentary elections. Gontareva as National Bank of Ukraine chair. Mr. Poroshenko, 48, is taking a different Combined with the new staff at the approach than former President Viktor Presidential Administration, which Mr. Yushchenko, with whom he served in gov- Poroshenko appointed the prior week, ernment in 2005 (and who, as godfather of political observers have begun to form a Mr. Poroshenko’s twin daughters, is his basic idea of what to expect from the new “kum”). administration. Unlike Mr. Yushchenko, who suffered So far, it looks to be heavy on stability from not having a solid team, Mr. and light on reform. The Presidential Poroshenko has chosen only those he’s Administration staff has close contacts with worked with and trusts. That has always oligarchs, particularly those in southeast- been his approach, said Kyiv political guru ern Ukraine, while some appointees also Sergey Gaiday, who has worked on political have hints of corruption in their career campaigns for Mr. Poroshenko as early as backgrounds. 2002 and as recently as 2010. “It’s not worth waiting for any particular “A true team is built on the functional NATO reforms so far,” said Petro Oleshchuk, a politi- principle: you take a person into a team Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Pavlo Klimkin speaks at a press conference at cal science lecturer at Taras Shevchenko understanding what he can do well,” Mr. NATO headquarters in Brussels on June 25 after his meeting with NATO’s foreign National University in Kyiv. “There will be Gaiday told hromadske.tv in late May. affairs ministers. attempts and bold statements on the fight “Petro Oleksiyovych [Poroshenko] does not against corruption, but no preconditions for gather a team. He gathers an entourage. NATO “The summit comes at a time when secu- a systemic battle are apparent.” That’s a different principle: betrays or not rity challenges are multiplying beyond our BRUSSELS – NATO foreign affairs min- Rather than challenging the oligarchs to betrays, one of us or not one of us, how he borders,” NATO Secretary General Anders isters on June 25 agreed on plans to contribute more to the Ukrainian economy, views me personally. An entourage is only Fogh Rasmussen said. “Today we stressed develop a robust Alliance Readiness Mr. Poroshenko is handling them with those who demonstrate their loyalty.” the importance of our collective defense.” Action Plan for the alliance’s summit in white gloves, largely because he needs their The president’s team also raised some The ministers held talks with their Wales this September and endorsed a help to defend against the Russian- skeptical eyebrows among Kyiv’s civic newly appointed Ukrainian counterpart, package of support measure to strength- sponsored armed invasion of the country’s en Ukraine’s ability to defend itself. (Continued on page 17) eastern regions. (Continued on page 12)

Meeting at Ukraine’s Embassy focuses on how to help Ukraine

by Yaro Bihun Ambassador Motsyk introduced Mr. Marynovych, who had come to Washington WASHINGTON – Leaders and represen- a week earlier to be awarded this year’s tatives of Ukrainian American organiza- Truman-Reagan Medal of Freedom from tions came together at the Ukrainian the Victims of Communism Memorial Embassy here to discuss the situation in Foundation. Ukraine and what Ukrainians here could do In his remarks, Mr. Marynovych stressed, to help their homeland maintain its sover- among other things, that Ukraine must eignty and territorial integrity, and get it on engage the Ukrainian and international the path to social and economic reform and media to counter the Russian media attacks integration into the European community. on Ukraine. Ukraine must “fight and reform,” The roundtable discussion on June 16, he said. “We cannot act as if we are saints.” convened at the invitation of Ambassador Engaging the media in this effort was the Olexander Motsyk, included more than 20 fourth of the five main action points pro- Ukrainian American participants and two posed by Ambassador Motsyk, the others prominent last-minute surprise guests being: (1) getting political, financial, mili- from Ukraine who happened to be visiting tary, expert and humanitarian assistance; Washington at that time: Ecology and (2) initiating sanctions to stop Russian Natural Resources Minister Andriy aggression; (3) promoting international Mokhnyk and Ukrainian Catholic University cooperation in the area of trade and invest- Vice-Rector and long-time human rights Yaro Bihun ment; and (5) helping to bring about activist Myroslav Marynovych. Representatives of Ukrainian American organizations and Ukrainian Ambassador Ukraine’s social-economic reform and inte- After a moment of silence for those who Olexander Motsyk listen to suggestions by Myroslav Marynovych about how they can died during the half-year period of unrest, help Ukraine in this time of need and in its future development. (Continued on page 26) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 No. 26-27

ANALYSIS

Ukraine constrained to declare Four leaders discuss Ukraine’s plan (White House, Office of the Press Secretary) PRAGUE – Russian President Vladimir Poroshenko, Biden discuss peace plan unilateral ceasefire in the Donbas Putin, Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko, German Chancellor Angela KYIV – On June 23 President Petro Merkel and French President Francois Poroshenko of Ukraine had a phone con- Hollande held talks via phone in which they versation with U.S. Vice-President Joseph discussed Mr. Poroshenko’s peace plan. Mr. Biden in the course of which the parties Poroshenko reportedly told the other lead- discussed the implementation of the peace ers about the “serious violations” by pro- plan. According to an account of the con- Russian separatist forces since a unilateral versation released by the Press Office of the ceasefire by Ukrainian forces began on June President of Ukraine: “Mr. Biden assessed 20. He said there had been 52 violations, the actions of the Ukrainian government as including the downing of the helicopter right and of high professionalism. In turn, that killed all nine people onboard. Mr. Mr. Poroshenko claimed that the ceasefire Poroshenko had threatened on June 24 to by militants must be accompanied by the end the ceasefire before it is due to expire liberation of hostages and closure of the on June 27. Ms. Merkel proposed a series of border to prevent the inflow of mercenar- steps to ensure that observers from the ies, arms and drugs onto Ukrainian territo- Organization for Security and Cooperation ry. Mr. Poroshenko noted that Russia must in Europe (OSCE) could monitor the cease- demonstrate tangible steps forward. The fire and the situation along the border. president of Ukraine emphasized that if the Russian officials said the four-way conver- peace plan is not obeyed, the United States sation among the leaders would continue and the European Union should make deci- on June 26. On June 24, Mr. Poroshenko had sive efforts to support Ukraine, particularly president.gov.ua welcomed Mr. Putin’s move to have the through the decision of the European President Petro Poroshenko during his June 20 visit to a National Guard base in the Russian Federation Council revoke permis- Council on June 27. …the president of Donetsk Oblast, where he announced his peace plan. sion for Russian to use military forces in Ukraine expressed gratitude to the U.S.A. Ukraine as the “first practical step” taken by for its support, inter alia, in the broadening by Vladimir Socor on June 27. Whether the “Luhansk People’s Russia to resolve the crisis. (RFE/RL, with of cooperation programs in the sphere of Eurasia Daily Monitor Republic’s” leaders have subscribed to the reporting by ITAR-TASS, Interfax, the security and defense. In particular, this con- June 24 ceasefire seems unclear (Interfax-Ukraine, Associated Press and Reuters) cerned one-time short-term measures to June 23, 24; Kyiv Post, June 24). provide immediate assistance and long- On June 20, President Petro Poroshenko June 23 became the first day without Obama speaks with Merkel, Hollande term programs to build the institutional ordered a seven-day unilateral ceasefire by combat actions in Ukraine’s Donetsk and WASHINGTON – President Barack capacity of the Ukrainian army. … the U.S. Ukrainian forces in the Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts since Russia exported the Obama on June 20 spoke separately with vice-president also commended the Luhansk oblasts, parts of which have been armed hostilities there in mid-April. The Chancellor Angela Merkel of Germany and involvement of former President of Ukraine seized by Russia’s proxy forces. On the ceasefire, however, will undoubtedly allow President Francois Hollande of France to Leonid Kuchma to the trilateral negotia- same date, Mr. Poroshenko unveiled a Russia’s proxy forces a respite for regroup- consult about the crisis in Ukraine. tions on the implementation of the peace peace plan in 15 points for resolving the ing and entrenching in Ukraine’s territory, According to a readout of the calls released plan.” (Press office of the President of ongoing conflict there. He announced these possibly receiving reinforcements. by the White House: “The leaders wel- Ukraine) initiatives from a National Guard base in President Poroshenko and the Ukrainian comed President [Petro]Poroshenko’s Militants agree to temporary ceasefire the Donetsk Oblast during his first visit government have yet to explain the sudden announcement of a unilateral ceasefire and there as president. He elaborated on it in shift in their position. Within several days, re-emphasized the need for Russia to pull PRAGUE – Pro-Russian separatist lead- his June 21 televised address to the coun- Kyiv’s political-military objective changed back its destabilizing presence of military ers in eastern Ukraine say they’ve agreed to try (president.gov.ua, June 20, 21). from ridding Ukraine’s territory of “terror- forces on the border of Ukraine, stop the observe a temporary ceasefire until June During the ceasefire period, scheduled ist” forces to achieving peace. The desire flow of weapons and militants across the 27, ending 10 weeks of fighting against to continue until June 27, Ukrainian forces for peace is presented to some extent as a border, and exercise its influence among Ukrainian forces. Aleksandr Borodai, the are tasked with protecting and defending goal in itself, but is also related to subse- armed separatists to lay down their weap- self-styled prime minister of the self- the Ukraine-Russia border. In some sectors, quent political negotiations in the coming ons and renounce violence. They agreed declared “Donetsk People’s Republic,” however, Ukrainian forces shall be posi- weeks and months. Whether Kyiv’s hand that should Russia fail to take immediate, made the announcement on June 23 after tioned 10 kilometers away from the border will be stronger or weaker politically in concrete steps to deescalate the situation in peace talks with representatives from within Ukraine’s territory. Ukrainian those negotiations, if the secessionist forc- eastern Ukraine, the United States and the Moscow, Kyiv, and the Organization for authorities sound confident that their artil- es remain standing by that time, is some- European Union would coordinate addi- lery can, from that range, stop the penetra- thing that remains to be seen. tional steps to impose costs on Russia.” (Continued on page 16) tion of additional combat groups and hard- Kyiv’s exhortations to those “terrorists” ware from Russia into Ukraine. In announc- to take advantage of the ceasefire for dis- ing the ceasefire, Mr. Poroshenko asserted arming voluntarily sound naive, despite the that the “terrorists who fail to lay down amnesty being proposed to lesser offenders he krainian eekly FOUNDED 1933 arms will be destroyed” after the expiry of among those forces. 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The ceasefire is valid until 10 a.m. (Continued on page 26) No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 3 NEWS ANALYSIS: Ukraine’s refugee crisis in focus by Claire Bigg and Levko Stek Rough estimates A Reuters video showing Organization ‘People are frightened’ for Security and Cooperation in Europe The flow of refugees appears to have Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev, RFE/RL (OSCE) chief Lamberto Zannier visiting a intensified since the government launched in turn, has put the figure at 4,000 and Lyudmila Denisenko endured weeks of refugee camp in the Rostov region in mid- what it calls an “anti-terrorist operation” to accused Kyiv of ignoring the refugee crisis. deadly shootouts between Ukrainian forces June lent some credence to Russia’s claims. root out separatists from eastern Ukraine in “People are frightened, scared,” he told a and pro-Russian insurgents in her home In the footage, angry evacuees from mid-April. government meeting on June 5. “At the same city of Sloviansk, the epicenter of the sepa- Sloviansk are seen shouting at Mr. Zannier, Their real number is probably much time, the Ukrainian government fails to ratist conflict ravaging eastern Ukraine. demanding answers on the Ukrainian gov- higher than UNHCR’s estimates, which don’t ernment’s use of force in their city. notice a humanitarian problem, says there But when a children’s hospital was shelled include people who turned to non-govern- are no refugees. It’s lies and it’s sad to hear it.” in early June, her patience finally snapped. The conflicting figures coming out of mental groups for help or are waiting out Russia, however, have raised eyebrows. UNHCR’s Mr. Andrysek describes the She and her family fled for the relative the conflict with relatives. Ukrainian government’s reaction to the ref- safety of Izium, a small town 50 kilometers Russian children’s ombudsman Pavel “Our figure is collated from local authori- Astakhov said earlier this month that more ugee crisis so far as “very unsystematic.” northwest of Sloviansk. ties after they’ve been approached for some “One of the problems in Ukraine is that “We came here with nothing,” she recent- than 8,300 Ukrainians had fled to Russia’s kind of assistance, it’s a very incomplete fig- southern Rostov region in just one day. there has been a lot of upheaval in the past ly told RFE/RL in Izium’s City Hall, where ure because there is no central register of few months,” he adds. “The government has she was applying for temporary accommo- “An additional 151 children arrived at displaced persons,” says Mr. Andrysek. “It’s the refugee camp that we inspected yester- been faced by many concurrent priorities.” dation and basic supplies. “We could no lon- a rough estimate. The figure could be dou- While authorities in Kyiv continue to ger stay. The children’s hospital was day,” he wrote on his Instagram account, ble, but it’s very hard to confirm.” illustrating his statement with a drawing deny that eastern Ukrainians are massively bombed, the train station was bombed, the In addition to IDPs, some of those dis- fleeing to Russia, they are coming around to bus station was bombed. We hitchhiked all showing a haggard-looking child standing placed by the turmoil in Ukraine have next to the body of her mother on the back- the urgency of tackling the mounting flow the way here.” sought refuge abroad. drop of a burning village. of IDPs. Like Ms. Denisenko, thousands of people According to UNHCR, more than 440 Rostov authorities were quick to reject On June 10, Ukrainian President Petro have fled eastern Ukraine in recent weeks. Ukrainian citizens have applied for asylum this figure. Poroshenko ordered the creation of human- Amid the chaos, however, the scope of in Poland since the beginning of the year. As “Eight thousand three hundred itarian corridors so civilians can flee areas the refugee crisis remains unclear. of June 13, it says, 22 have sought asylum in Ukrainians crossed the border over the past worst hit by the conflict. UNHCR, the United Nations’ refugee Belarus and another 19 in Moldova. 24 hours, but this doesn’t mean that all of One day later, Prime Minister Arseniy agency, estimates that there are currently Many families are also believed to have them are refugees,” said Aleksandr Titov, a Yatsenyuk instructed his government to more than 17,500 internally displaced peo- fled to neighboring Russia, although the spokesman for Rostov regional governor create a nationwide database of refugees to ple (IDPs) in Ukraine. [That number has country’s souring relations with Ukraine Vadim Artyomov. “These people could be facilitate relief efforts. now risen to over 46,000.] and the West are making it difficult for visiting their relatives; they could have “Everything we’ve done so far is resettle About 11,000 of these are former Crimea international agencies like UNHCR to gauge come for a vacation or for other purposes in people for one, two or three months, mostly residents who fled the peninsula after its their numbers. other regions of Russia.” refugees from Crimea,” he said. “In view of annexation by Russia in March. The rest are The information war between Moscow Russian Deputy Prime Minister Olga the current situation, it’s clear that this eastern Ukrainians forced out of their and Kyiv has raised yet more uncertainty Golodets has since put the number of refu- issue cannot be solved in the short term. We homes by the separatist conflict. about the number and whereabouts of gees at just over 2,500, saying the country need to adopt a long-term strategy.” “The majority are women and children, Ukrainian refugees in Russia. stood ready to take in another 10,000. about one-third are children,” says Oldrich State-run television channels in Russia The highest figure so far has come from Copyright 2014, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted Andrysek, the agency’s representative for have been broadcasting reports of refugee Denis Pushilin, the parliamentary speaker with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Belarus, Moldova and Ukraine. “There are camps populated by Ukrainian families, and of the self-proclaimed Donetsk People’s Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, relatively few old people, pensioners. They Russia now says it is facing a humanitarian Republic, who claimed on June 12 that as Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org (see are reluctant to leave their homes even crisis on its border – a claim vehemently many as 15,000 eastern Ukrainians had http://www.rferl.org/content/ukraine-refu- though conditions are very bad.” rejected by Ukrainian authorities. already fled to Russia. gees-idps-crisis/25421504.html). FOR THE RECORD: Poroshenko’s address to the people explains his peace plan

Following are excerpts of President Petro were the first to take such a step because I streets of Ukrainian cities. By the way, not from the terrorists. Today I have already Poroshenko’s June 21 address to the people feel my responsibility for the fate of the only in the Donbas. This information given the instruction to the government to of Ukraine. The English-language transla- country. should be heard by those who stayed too immediately restore the functioning of the tion of his speech is available on the official The ceasefire period is limited to one long without a reason on tires in other treasury paralyzed by militants. People website of Ukraine’s president. The text week – until June 27. These are decisive regions of Ukraine. must receive wages, pensions and all social below has been edited for clarity. days that present a good chance for a We must restore the functioning of legal payments despite any obstacles. peaceful settlement. local authorities. With assistance from the Immediate fulfillment of the peace plan Dear compatriots! All illegal armed formations must center, they must immediately revive the will open the path to political dialogue. I The armed forces completed the largest understand: the initiated ceasefire doesn’t social security system, power supply and invite legally elected representatives of military operation in the modern history of mean that Ukrainian soldiers are forbidden water supply destroyed by extremists. This local government, civic organizations and the country. The army took under control to shoot back. Any attempts of militants to is related to both Sloviansk and and established a defense regime on attack will be rebuffed. Of course, not ver- Kramatorsk, as cities that suffered most (Continued on page 17) almost the whole line of the state border bally. with Russia in the Luhansk and Donetsk Please, dear compatriots, let me inform regions. The CTO [counter-terrorism oper- you about some details of my peace plan. ation] forces liberated a great number of In the coming days, the Verkhovna Rada Quotable notes inhabited localities from terrorists and will be asked to adopt a law on amnesty for “…Today we spent a significant amount of time in our discussions focused on encircled extremist groups. those members of illegal armed formations Ukraine and our allies’ sustained support for Ukraine’s sovereignty and the right of its The state is obliged to protect its citizens who didn’t kill civilians or Ukrainian sol- people to determine their own future. The Ukrainian government has recently taken from terrorists and armed gangs. Taking diers, who will lay down their weapons a series of important steps to forge a more inclusive society for all Ukrainians, no mat- extraordinary efforts, Ukraine is restoring within a short time. Everyone who illegally ter what language they speak or what region the country they live in or what their the combat capability of the army and cre- took weapons must do so. ethnic background may be. And after a free and fair election, the Ukrainian people ated the National Guard. Now we have Hostages must be immediately liberat- celebrated a peaceful transfer of power earlier this month and are now implementing enough power and political will to deliver ed. I mean all hostages – from international a ceasefire and a peace plan which offers constitutional reform, broad decentraliza- the final blow to illegal armed formations. observers to Ukrainian teachers, doctors, tion of power, and local autonomy to Ukraine’s regions and communities. On the other hand, we soberly under- journalists and law enforcers. “The United States commends the Ukrainian government for reaching out to sepa- stand the possible number of casualties A corridor for the escape of Russian mer- ratists and to the Russian government. And now we believe it is critical for President among both Ukrainian servicemen and civil- cenaries to their motherland will be opened. [Vladimir] Putin to prove by his actions, not just his words, that he is indeed fully ians of Donbas. Civilians are in fact now But there is a condition: to leave machine committed to peace. It is critical for him to stop the flow of weapons and fighters being held hostage by militants. That is why I guns, tanks and armored vehicles here. across the border, to call publicly for the separatists to lay down their arms, to pull A 10-kilometer buffer zone will be suggested a peace plan. We are ready to Russian forces and equipment back, and to help get OSCE hostages released. restore territorial integrity by all means, but established on the Ukrainian-Russian bor- “Until Russia fully makes that kind of commitment to the peace process and to the now we place priority on peaceful measures. der. It will become an additional protection stability of Ukraine, the United States and Europe are compelled to continue to pre- As supreme commander-in-chief, yes- from the further entry of mercenaries and pare greater costs, including tough economic sanctions, with the hopes that they will terday, at the headquarters of the counter- weapons into Ukraine. not have to be used. But that is dependent on the choices that Russia and its president terrorist operation near Sloviansk, I com- Another important element of the plan make in the next days and weeks. …” manded the armed forces, the National is liberation of administrative premises in Guard, the MIA [Ministry of Internal the Donetsk and Luhansk regions, the dis- – U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, speaking on June 25 during a press availability at NATO Affairs] units and the border guards to uni- mantling of roadblocks and barricades Headquarters in Brussels, where the alliance held a meeting of its foreign affairs ministers. laterally cease fire. Ukrainian authorities around them. Order must return to the 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 No. 26-27 UNWLA’s XXX Convention focuses on organization’s future by Ulana Zinych and Zoriana Haftkowycz TARRYTOWN, N.Y. – The Ukrainian National Women’s League of America held its XXX Convention in Tarrytown, N.Y., over Memorial Day weekend, with delegates from across the United States in attendance. Celebrated under the theme “The Future of the UNWLA is in Our Hands,” the event was dedicated to the bicentennial of the birth of Taras Shevchenko, Ukraine’s most revered and beloved poet and artist and the 70th anniversary of Our Life, the official monthly publication of the UNWLA. Many young members filled the convention sessions over the course of four days, May 23-26 , both as delegates and visitors – a positive indication for the organization’s future. On the first day of this convention, as is customary, the UNWLA’s national board convened its final meeting of the three-year term. President Marianna Zajac reviewed some of the highlights of the work accomplished during the past term. Among them the most significant and recent were: the Maidan Humanitarian Effort, which brought a total of about $140,000; the Women’s Studies Lectureship funded by the UNWLA Endowment at the Ukrainian Catholic University (UCU) in Lviv; the Partnership to Aid Pediatric UNWLA President Marianna Zajac (back row, center) among UNWLA members, including some of the younger Burn Victims in Ukraine; and Assistance and Caring for the members who attended the organization’s XXX Convention. Elderly, which provides aid to 10 homes for the elderly in various parts of Ukraine. housed. She reminded the audience how to prepare mate- morning. Flag bearers carrying the flags of the United Following this meeting were four well-received presen- rials for archiving. States, Ukraine and the UNWLA, as well as those represent- tations by chairs of the Art/Museum, Education, Archives Zoriana Haftkowycz highlighted the arduous process of ing regional councils, entered the hall followed by mem- and Website standing committees. digitizing all issues of Our Life from 1944 to the present, as bers of the board, delegates and members. All wore vivid, Roksolana Misilo showed a short video depicting The well as the UNWLA’s convention books from 1925 to 2011, colorful Ukrainian embroidered attire. Ukrainian Museum and its exhibits, and presented its new- adding that the 2014 book will be added shortly. This wealth A traditional candle-lighting ceremony of the Tree of Life est initiative whereby UNWLA branches and regional coun- of information can now be found on the UNWLA website. followed. The UNWLA’s honorary presidents and the cur- cils will be able to host exhibits in their towns exhibiting The room was packed for the evening presentation, rent president lit the first candles, followed by the president prints of the original works of Taras Shevchenko presented which featured speakers from Ukraine representing vari- of the World Federation of Ukrainian Women’s at the Museum. This will provide an opportunity for many ous sectors of life. They were: Natalka Karbowska, director Organizations (WFUWO), Orysia Sushko, regional council to see these cherished, historic works. of the Ukrainian Women’s Fund and frequent participant at representatives and the liaison of branches at large. Sviatoslava Goy-Strom presented the educational semi- the Maidan; Marta Kolomayets, director of the Fulbright Convention Committee Chair Vera Kushnir welcomed all nar, highlighting the needs of our youngest, while Olha Program in Ukraine (and a UNWLA member); and Halyna guests and UNWLA President Zajac officially opened the Drozdowycz spoke of the Immigration History Research Teslyuk, a professor at the UCU who coordinates the convention. Following verification of a quorum, Vice- Center at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, Lectureship on Women Studies. where a large portion of the UNWLA’s archived materials is The official opening ceremonies were held Saturday (Continued on page 13) No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 5

The Ukrainian National Association Forum

PRESIDENT UNA General Assembly 2014-2018 Stefan Kaczaraj 1st VICE-PRESIDENT Michael Koziupa

2nd VICE-PRESIDENT Eugene Oscislawski

DIRECTOR FOR CANADA Myron Groch

NATIONAL SECRETARY Christine E. Kozak

TREASURER Roma Lisovich

AUDITORS Slavko Tysiak Wasyl Szeremeta Eugene Serba

ADVISORS Nicholas Fil Ewhen Osidacz Andrij Szul Andrij Gavdanovich Gloria Horbaty Maya Lew Julian Pishko Lubov Streletsky Luba Poniatyszyn Keske Bohdana Puzyk Michael Gold Luba Walchuk Members of the newly elected General Assembly of the Ukrainian National Association that begins its term of office on July 1.

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The Ukrainian Weekly FOR THE RECORD: Remarks by Obama, Poroshenko in Warsaw Of ceasefires and human costs The following remarks by U.S. President try. And, in fact, today we announced some As this issue was going to press on Thursday, June 26, the unilateral ceasefire Barack Obama and President-elect Petro additional non-lethal assistance that we announced by President Petro Poroshenko of Ukraine was shaky, at best. The Poroshenko of Ukraine were made after can provide – things like night vision gog- European Union was set to meet on Friday, June 27, and the imposition of additional their bilateral meeting in Warsaw on June 4. gles that will help a professional Ukrainian sanctions on Russia – hopefully, sectoral sanctions this time – was a possibility. The text was released by the White House, military force do its job. You see, Mr. Poroshenko had announced a 15-point peace plan – of which the Office of the Press Secretary. We publish And finally, we discussed how in my ceasefire was a key part – for the east of Ukraine on June 20, but as of the writing of these texts from their first meeting here for meetings today with the G-7 and tomorrow this editorial there was no concrete support from Russian President Vladimir Putin. the historical record. with the G-7, as well as conversations that Yes, he did make some cursory statement supporting the plan and asked the upper I’m having with other European leaders, it’s house of Russia’s Parliament to rescind a resolution authorizing the use of Russian PRESIDENT OBAMA: Well, it is a great important for the international community armed forces in Ukraine (the move is merely symbolic, and Mr. Putin could still order pleasure for me to have the opportunity to to stand solidly behind the efforts of Petro military action if he so desired). But then on June 24 Mr. Putin asked for an extension have my first extended meeting with to broker with the Russians a process of the weeklong ceasefire (due to end on June 27), obviously stalling to once again President-elect Poroshenko and to hear whereby Russia no longer is financing or avoid the more serious sanctions threatened by the West. about his plans for a peaceful and prosper- supporting or arming separatists on President Poroshenko reacted by calling on Russia for “tangible actions.” NATO ous Ukraine. Obviously, Ukraine has gone Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen said, “I regret to say that we see no signs Ukraine’s sovereign territory, and that a through a very challenging time. And what that Russia is respecting its international commitments.” Foreign Secretary William unified international community that is we have seen has been an incredible out- Hague commented, “We urge Russia to take the necessary action to stop the flow of clear that that is a violation of international pouring of democracy in the face of actions arms across the border” and “stop supporting illegally armed separatist groups in law and that is willing to back up those by Russia, as well as armed militias in cer- eastern Ukraine.” U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry was more blunt on June 26: “…it principles with consequences for Russia is critical for Russia to show in the next hours, literally, that they’re moving to help tain portions of the east that violate inter- should Mr. Putin not seize this opportunity disarm the separatists, to encourage them to disarm, to call on them to lay down national law, violate sovereignty, and have to develop a lawful and better relationship their weapons and to begin to become part of a legitimate process.” spurred great violence. with his neighbors – that that has to be part As all this talk continues, however, we should not lose sight of the very real Despite all that, what the Ukrainians of our mission over the next several days. human costs of the crisis in Ukraine. said in the election that resulted in So I’m excited about the opportunities. I On June 24, ignoring the ceasefire, Russian fighters shot down a Ukrainian heli- President-elect Poroshenko’s inauguration think that the Ukrainian people made a copter and nine Ukrainian soldiers were killed. More fighting was reported in subse- on Saturday is that they reject that past. wise selection in somebody who has the quent days. They reject violence. They reject corrup- ability to lead them through this difficult At the United Nations, according to The New York Times, Assistant Secretary- tion. And what they’re interested in is the period. And the United States is absolutely General for Human Rights Ivan Simonovic told a Security Council briefing that 423 opportunity for Ukrainians to make their committed to standing behind the people, including soldiers and civilians, had died in the conflict in Ukraine’s east own decisions about their own future – a Ukrainian people and their aspirations, not from April 15 to June 7. RFE/RL noted that “U.N. monitors in eastern Ukraine say future in which if people work hard, if they just in the coming days and weeks but in they’ve recorded a steady rise in killing, tortures and abductions by pro-Russian are willing to educate themselves and apply the coming years, because we’re confident armed groups” and cited a report of more than 200 cases of torture and 81 people themselves, that they can succeed and that that Ukraine can, in fact, be a thriving, vital being held as of June 7. they can choose their own representatives, democracy that has strong relationships Also, we must not forget the members of the Special Monitoring Mission from the and that those representatives will look out with Europe and has strong relationships Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe that have been missing in the for their interests and not the interests of with Russia. But that can only happen if we Donbas. As of June 25, the OSCE noted, four monitors from the Donetsk team had been only those in power. stand clearly behind them during this diffi- missing for 31 days and four monitors from the Luhansk team for 28 days. That’s the hope that President-elect cult time. More than 46,000 people – mostly from Crimea and the Donetsk and Luhansk Poroshenko represents. And in my discus- Thank you so much for taking the time oblasts – have been displaced, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for sions with him today it’s clear that he to meet. Refugees, since the period right before the Crimean referendum in March. These understands the aspirations and the hopes internally displaced persons (IDPs) were moving to other parts of Ukraine. (We refer of the Ukrainian people. And when I say the PRESIDENT-ELECT POROSHENKO: I interested readers to a map that shows where the displaced are fleeing: http:// Ukrainian people, I mean all the Ukrainian want to thank President Obama, the United www.rferl.org/contentinfographics/infographics/25426413.html.) people. I think that President-elect States people, the United States govern- As all this is happening, the U.S. business community is calling on the Obama Poroshenko recognizes that his mandate is ment and Congress for the continuous sup- administration to not act unilaterally in imposing sanctions they say will hurt busi- not just to help certain portions of his port demonstrating for the fight [of] the ness. In full-page ads – with the heading “America’s Interests Are at Stake in Russia country succeed, but all portions of his Ukrainian people, for freedom, for democ- and Ukraine” – in the June 26 issues of The New York Times, The Washington Post country succeed. racy, for building up independent sovereign and other major U.S. newspapers, the National Association of Manufacturers and the We had the opportunity to discuss European state. This is crucially important U.S. Chamber of Commerce argue: “U.S. workers and industries pay the cost of uni- President-elect Poroshenko’s plans for lateral economic sanctions that have little hope of increasing the United States’ abili- for us, and now we feel a friend in need is a bringing peace and order to the east that is friend indeed. The American position of the ty to achieve its foreign policy goals.” still experiencing conflict. We discussed his Shame on them, we say. The U.S. must do the right thing. We agree strongly with American people is very, very important for economic plans and the importance of us. David J. Kramer of Freedom House who wrote that same day : “Obama has said he rooting out corruption, increasing trans- wants to maintain a united U.S.-EU position and to avoid unilateral sanctions. There Point number two is that from the very parency, and creating new models of eco- is no question that a unified position of hard-hitting sanctions would be the pre- beginning, from the first day of inaugura- nomic growth. We discussed issues of ener- ferred option. Given how badly divided the EU remains, however, such unity simply tion, we are ready to present the plan for gy – making sure that Ukraine becomes a may be unachievable. Obama should not let the perfect – unity with the EU – be the peaceful relations, the situation in the east. more energy-efficient economy but also enemy of the good.” (See http://www.the-american-interest.com/articles/2014/ And we think that the next several days will 06/26/u-s-must-move-now/.) one that is less dependent solely on energy be very important, crucial, for the As the human costs of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine continue to grow, now is not sources from Russia. And I have been deep- Ukrainian – history of Ukrainian perspec- the time to go soft on Mr. Putin. ly impressed by his vision, in part because tive. We pay very much attention about the of his experience as a businessman, in G-7 meeting, about the statement, about understanding what’s required to help the possibility for finding out the position Ukraine grow and to be effective. for peaceful process on Normandy, when The challenge now for the international we have – first Ukraine were invited as a July Turning the pages back... community is to make sure that we are member of anti-Hitler coalition and cele- supporting Petro’s efforts. And the United bration of the D-Day. And I think this will be States has already stepped up in a number Fifty-six years ago, on July 4, 1958, Alaska was admitted as the very symbolic because exactly in of ways. We’re supplementing the assis- 49th state of the United States of America. Clarence A. Manning, Normandy we can start to find out this 12 writing in The Ukrainian Weekly, expounded on the significance tance that the IMF is providing with $1 bil- peaceful process in Ukraine. 1958 of the moment on the domestic and international levels. lion in additional loan guarantees, and I want to thank the president for the In noting the admission of Alaska, Mr. Manning wrote, “The 13 we’ve discussed additional steps that we support in our initiative in the reforming in original colonies always viewed the admission of new states might take to help during this reform and the energy sector; I’m very satisfied about through their own political interests as well as those of the country as a whole, for the transition process. We’ve discussed addi- our future cooperation in the anti-corrup- Constitution did not set any definite standard as to when a territory is ready for statehood.” tional steps that we can take to help train tion deal that I think this is [a] crucially Alaska’s statehood overcame the belief of some politicians that the U.S. territory should and professionalize the Ukrainian law important point for the modernization of be whole and entirely accessible from land, and not cut off from the contiguous area. This enforcement and military so they can deal the country. I think that [these are]our top was assisted by the joint U.S.-Canada cooperation in the Arctic, the Alaskan-Canadian with some of the challenges that are still Highway and the collective response to the threat posed by the Soviet Union. taking place in certain portions of the coun- (Continued on page 26) “These two factors together with the economic development of Alaska have brought about a change of sentiment which has overridden the desire of many thinkers that the natural wealth of Alaska should in some way be exploited for the benefits of the United States as a whole by the federal government and not subjected to the desires of the local OUR NEXT ISSUE population which is largely gathered in the southern section of the new state, while the This week’s issue of The Ukrainian Weekly is a double issue (Nos. 26 and 27) northern section which is most important for the defense of the country is relatively unin- dated June 29-July 6. A single issue is being printed due to the Independence Day hol- iday in the United States. Our next issue will be dated July 13. (Continued on page 7) No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 7

The things we do ... by Orysia Paszczak Tracz

The phenomenon of a song USSR descending, Russia ascending! A simple, poignant and beautiful song A number of poems and new songs have As the Soviet Union slipped into its With 346 deputies in favor, two against, and became an instant hit on the Maidan in appeared about the Maidan and its heroes. death spiral, leaders in the Kremlin and the five abstaining, the result was accepted with February. It would have been so much bet- Some are similar to “Plyve Kacha.” On pisni. White House scrambled to save it. jubilation, even among the Communists. ter if it hadn’t happened – the circumstanc- org there are now 45 songs about the Maidan, Who wanted to save it? Who favored its During the subsequent referendum on es of how it came to the forefront will be so with a separate listing at http://www.pisni. demise? What event finally pushed the December 1, 84 percent of the eligible vot- painfully raw for years. In the video that org.ua/songlist/euromaydan-1.html. USSR over the edge? Answers are found in ers went to the polls; more than 90 percent went viral online of the funeral of the close Another song that would be very appro- “The Last Empire: The Final Days of the voted for independence. Significantly, the to 100 protesters murdered on Maidan by priate for honoring the fallen is “Poviyav Soviet Union,” a meticulously documented oblasts of Luhansk and Donetsk also the Berkut, the only sound was the a capel- Viter Stepovyi,” a 20th century song first chronicle of the evil empire’s demise by favored independence, by 83 percent and la group Pikkardiyska Tertsiya from Lviv sung sometime after the end of World War I Serhii Plokhy. 77 percent, respectively, a vote that shocked singing “Plyve Kacha Po Tysyni” (The duck in Ukraine, after the Sichovi Striltsi, or Presidents Mikhail Gorbachev and Boris Yeltsin. Mr. Kravchuk was elected swims in the Tysa River). Ukrainian Sich Riflemen. It is not usually George H.W. Bush wanted to save the USSR, president. Russia recognized Ukraine’s This is a slow, melancholy Lemko song listed as a “striletska pisnia” in original song Mr. Gorbachev to protect his own political independence on December 3, the third about a young man someplace away from books from the war itself. As with so many power and future, President Bush to have a country to do so after Poland and Canada. home speaking to his mother: Mother, don’t songs, the words “Strilets” and “Kozak” are reliable partner with whom to negotiate U.S. recognition came on December 25. scold me, you will scold me at a bad time. I used as a synonym for young man or sol- nuclear disarmament and assure stability On December 7, the presidents of Russia don’t know where I will die. I will die in a for- dier. As with “Plyve Kacha,” the melody itself in the region. and Ukraine met with the leaders of Belarus eign land, who will dig my grave? Strangers is so moving. (The Boyan Choir of Kyiv sings The strongest supporter for “closer ties at a hunting resort in the Belavezha Forest of will. Won’t you be sad about this, Mama? this beautifully: http://www.youtube.com/ with the republics” and the “speedy recog- Belarus. The resulting Belavezha Agreement, watch?v=qj4HILUlbAc&noredirect=1.) How can I not be sad, my dear son? You had nition of Ukraine” was Secretary of Defense authored by Mr. Kravchuk, proclaiming the Because it is a song about a soldier dying lain on my heart [I carried you in my womb]. Dick Cheney. With Nancy Pelosi, Newt disestablishment of the USSR and the cre- for Ukraine (mentioned only in one line), it Instantly, people from around the world Gingrich and Leon Panetta in his corner, Mr. ation of the Commonwealth of Independent was “forbidden” to be sung during Soviet began asking for the lyrics and notes. It is Cheney enjoyed bipartisan support. States (CIS), was the kiss of death for the not a new song, and has been recorded times. A woman in Staryi Kosiv in the Carpathian Mountains told me you could On August 1, 1991, a concerned USSR. What followed was a struggle over the years by the above group, and by President Bush stopped in Kyiv on his way between Messrs. Gorbachev and Yeltsin for Taras Chubai, Skriabin, Nashi Partyzany, get a bullet in the nape of your neck for singing it. All it says is: the wind from the home from a Moscow meeting with the loyalty of the remaining Soviet republics. Plach Yeremiyi, Eldorado, Cheremshyna President Gorbachev. “Freedom is not the Mr. Yeltsin won and, thanks to the leader- and Cheremosh. Given the recent events, it steppes is blowing, the grass lies down, a Strilets fell in battle, and his girl mourns same as independence,” President Bush ship of Kazakh President Nursultan will continue in popularity, even though the told deputies gathered in the Ukrainian Nazarbayev, the CIS soon included the lyrics themselves do not exactly apply. him. He was a young man, just to be loved, he fell like a dry leaf and will lie there forev- Parliament building. “Americans will not Central Asian republics. Mr. Gorbachev was In a song book of Zakarpattia songs, it is support those who seek independence in left standing with no portfolio. listed as an immigrant song in the eastern er. A raven flies from foreign lands and order to replace a far-off tyranny with a Most Ukrainians can recall the surprise Verkhovyna (Carpathian) dialect, from the crows mournfully: get up, Kozak, your girl local despotism. They will not aid those and disbelief of that Christmas day in 1991 region where the Borzhava River flows into is crying. Not just one mother and not just who promote a suicidal nationalism based when, following President Gorbachev’s pet- the Tysa. The duck symbolizes the emi- one black-browed girl will weep, as will upon ethnic hatred.” Dubbed the “Chicken ulant resignation speech, the hammer and grant, and the river – a foreign land. Ukraine, that the damp earth has covered Kiev speech” by New York Times columnist sickle ensign was replaced in Red Square In some versions, this song is combined one more Kozak. by the white, blue and red banner of the with verses from a song about the war for When I was still quite young, my Mama William Safire, the text was written by Russian Federation. We rejoiced. independence in Zakarpattia – “Tsy Chuly constantly sang, and this was one of the Brent Scowcroft of the “why can’t we all Ignoring his promise to President Bush s-te Myle Brattia”/”Ponad Khustom Voron songs I learned by osmosis. It was not record- just get along” wing of the White House. It ed at all during Soviet times, and only in the to permit a dignified departure for the Kriache” (very movingly sung by Nina reflected the “kinder, gentler” Mr. Bush who late 1980s was it heard in western Ukraine – Soviet president, Mr. Yeltsin literally kicked Matviyenko). But originally, each song was found it hard to believe what his predeces- sung as an anthem as people marched in the Gorbachev family out of their Kremlin independent, with different melodies. The sor, Ronald Reagan, had predicted years demonstrations. I was so happy to hear it apartment, boorish behavior that was way things go in Ukrainian songs, the lyrics of ago: the ultimate demise of the evil empire. again, and I remembered all the words. especially hard on Mr. Gorbachev’s wife. one song can be part of a completely different With the USSR disintegrating in bits and So that is the way it is with Ukrainians. one half-way through, or can be reversed, or pieces, Soviet hardliners, weary of perestroi- Raisa Gorbacheva (née Titarenko, whose Whatever the event or the occasion, we a third song may even be combined. ka and glasnost, attempted a coup. father was from Chernihiv) recalled those sing. In the future, though, may our songs The usual funeral song from World War I Vacationing with his family in the Crimea, Mr. agonizing moments in her memoir, “I be the happy ones. is “Zhuravli – Vydysh/Chuyesh Brate Miy,” Gorbachev was placed under house arrest on Hope,” quoting Taras Shevchenko: “My with lyrics by poet Bohdan Lepkyi and mel- August 18 by the usurpers who announced thoughts, my thoughts, what pain you ody by his brother Lev Lepky (http://www. Orysia Tracz may be contacted at that the Soviet president was ill, temporarily bring! Why do you rise at me in such pisni.org.ua/songs/11828.html). [email protected]. unable to fulfill his administrative functions. gloomy rows?” Raisa, a truly tragic figure, An “Emergency Committee” was now in suffered a second stroke in 1993; she died charge, the plotters proclaimed. Following a in 1999 while undergoing treatment in regarded as Russian America. Their Cold harrowing and terrifying few days during Germany for leukemia. Turning... War has again created a new community of which Raissa Gorbachev suffered a stroke, Running for re-election, President Bush self-defense between the United States and the coup collapsed and the Gorbachevs claimed a role in the collapse, but the “main (Continued from page 6) Canada. It has focused American thought returned to Moscow. Boris Yeltsin, now presi- credit for the peaceful dissolution of the on the question of the Arctic frontier and Union,” Dr. Plokhy concludes, “should go to habited and desolate.,” Prof. Manning wote. dent of Russia, had condemned the coup and has made Alaska a full state.” the policies of Boris Yeltsin and the cau- Challenges facing Alaska, with its small welcomed a politically weakened Soviet It has shown, he continued, that American tious stand on Russian minorities taken by population, included creating a state president home. The center of power was citizens, as well as Aleuts, Eskimos and other Leonid Kravchuk and Nursultan administration for a territory that is twice shifting to the republics. First Nation peoples who settled in this sepa- Nazarbayev.” President Reagan, Pope John the size of Texas. Other issues included In Kyiv, meanwhile, Verkhovna Rada rated region with fewer rights have insisted Paul II and Prime Minister Margaret coordinating with Washington the transfer Chairman Leonid Kravchuk, a native of on remaining American and becoming a state. Thatcher are not even mentioned by Dr. of federal resources and personnel for vari- Volyn, was hedging his bets, neither sup- “The Kremlin need only compare this with Plokhy, a regrettable omission in my opin- ous services, and, legislatively, passing laws porting the coup nor condemning it. the desire of the non-Russian republics to be to prevent corporate raiders of state assets. National democrats, led by Lev Lukianenko, ion. Briefly mentioning their defining role done once and for all with the Russian prison The acceptance of Alaska by the main- demanded that Mr. Kravchuk push for inde- in this context would have been useful. of nations and its pressing necessity to trans- land U.S. population was motivated by the pendence. A Gulag survivor and a deputy in Dr. Plokhy, director of the Ukrainian fer populations by force and maintain its own response to Soviet Communist infiltration the Rada, Mr. Lukianenko believed that “that Research Institute (HURI) at Harvard sovereignty by force and secret police.” in the area, and the way in which it was the defeat of the coup presented a huge University, is the voice Ukrainians have The United States, Mr. Manning wrote, handled would facilitate a solution opportunity to make a breakthrough to his been yearning for since HURI’s founding. “can develop new arguments to win the between the U.S. and Canada on questions goal,” explains Dr. Plokhy. Opting for a short Finally, we have a Harvard academic who is neutralist and less developed countries, related to British Columbia. declaration of independence – as opposed out there, in the public square, beating the and open their eyes to the meaning of true More importantly, Prof. Manning added, to a longer document which could result in bushes, producing relevant, readable liberty and the difference between the “the Russians, whether imperialist or needless prolonged discussion – the speak- research of interest to the general Russian slave state and the free American Communist, have again misjudged the er brought his version to the floor on August American public. Buy and read his book, union.” United States and their foreign relations. … 24. Simple and concise, it quickly pro- dear friends. The Russian Communists hoped to use the Source: “The admission of Alaska to state- claimed that “the Supreme Soviet of the era of good feeling during World War II to hood,” by Clarence A. Manning, The Ukrainian SSR declares the creation of an Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is secure a new foothold in what they proudly Ukrainian Weekly, July 12, 1958. independent Ukrainian state – Ukraine...” [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 No. 26-27 No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 9 Pro-Putin Russian musicians picketed in Boston by Peter T. Woloschuk According to an English translation of an open letter to President Putin published in BOSTON – Within the past month world the Moscow Times and signed by almost famous Russian musicians who signed a 100 of Russia’s most famous artists, they letter supporting Russian President stated in part: “In the days when the fate of Vladimir Putin’s actions in Crimea and east- Crimea and our countrymen is being decid- ern Ukraine have been picketed twice as ed, Russia’s cultural figures cannot remain they made appearances at Harvard indifferent, cold-hearted observers. We University’s Sanders Theater. want the commonality of our people and The actions were undertaken by Music our culture to have a strong future. This is Lovers Against Putin’s Aggression, a group why we firmly declare our support of the organized and spearheaded by Julia position of the president of the Russian Khodor Beloborodov and Dmitry Federation in regard to Ukraine and Smelansky, with the support of the Harvard Crimea.” University Ukrainian Student Society, the When noted conductor Vladimir Harvard Ukrainian Research Institute Spivakov and the Moscow Virtuosi (HURI) and the Ukrainian Congress appeared at Sanders on Sunday, May 11, Committee of America, Boston branch they were greeted by approximately 80 (UCCA-Boston). demonstrators, many with blue and yellow The group also gathered several thou- balloons and Ukrainian flags. When num- sand signatures on a petition asking orga- bers of them, who had purchased tickets Anastasiya Kos nizers to cancel the musicians’ North for the performance, attempted to enter the Pavlo Gintov performs during the Arts Against Aggression Street Festival. American tour as soon as they learned of it, hall carrying blue and yellow carnations and they quickly arranged for demonstra- and flyers printed on blue and yellow At the end of the performance one of the ous lobbying by HURI and the Harvard tions to take place in the other five cities on paper, they had their materials confiscated demonstrators, Dr. Roman Torgovitsky, Ukrainian Student Society finally carried the tour. by the Harvard police. went on stage to confront Mr. Spivakov and the day and the university not only gave explain what the group was doing. Mr. permission for the festival to take place on Spivakov angrily turned on him and the the Science Center’s plaza (which is contig- Harvard police arrested Dr Torgovitsky. uous with Sanders Theater) but also pro- The following day, he was released by a vided tables, chairs, staging, a sound sys- Cambridge court and all charges were sum- tem and a tent. marily dismissed. A YouTube recording of The festival began at 4:30 in the after- the incident has been viewed more than noon and continued to 7:30 p.m., when 57,000 times. many of the participants proceeded to the On Saturday, June 14, Russian classical entrances of Sanders to form picket lines. pianist Denis Matsuev was scheduled to Numbers of them stayed until the concert give a solo recital at Sanders beginning at ended at 9:45 p.m., hoping to meet with Mr. 7:30 p.m. Music Lovers Against Putin’s Matsuev, who eluded them. Aggression decided to organize a street fes- The festival drew between 300 and 400 tival, which they dubbed the Arts Against participants and featured a variety of Aggression Street Festival. On Facebook events ranging from face painting in blue they invited people to “come celebrate the and yellow for the very young to wreath- creative power of arts and protest Denis making with fresh flowers and to a silent Matsuev’s role in supporting Putin’s auction of photographs and paintings by aggression in Ukraine.” local Ukrainian artists. They wanted to hold the festival near The highlight of the festival was a free Dina Iskhakova Harvard’s Sanders Theater and, although Musicians at the festival organized by the group Music Lovers Against Putin’s Aggression. the university was loathe to do so, strenu- (Continued on page 26) Brooklyn concert raises funds for equipment for Ukraine’s military by Peter T. Woloschuk The concert was coordinated by Dmytro Topchiy and featured a number of classical- NEW YORK – On Friday evening, May 23, ly trained New York area musicians who at the start of the long Memorial Day week- donated their performances to the effort. end, the group Ukraine Abroad sponsored a Among those participating were soprano classical concert titled “Concert for Liudmilla Joy-Vasuta, mezzo-soprano Democracy and Freedom in Ukraine” in Galina Ivannikova, pianist Pavlo Gintov, Our Lady of Refuge Roman Catholic Church clarinetist Alexander Negrutsa, the string in Brooklyn to raise funds to buy equip- quartet Adagio and the violin ensemble ment for Ukrainian military units involved Amadei. in the blockade of the city of Sloviansk, Among the pieces performed were which has become a center of the pro-Rus- Mozart’s Divertimento KV136 and “Alleluia,” sian rebels in the Donetsk Oblast. Guiseppe Verdi’s “Caro Nome” from

Bogdan Grytsiv A view of the audience at the fund-raising concert for Ukraine’s armed forces in Our Lady of Refuge Roman Catholic Church in Brooklyn. “Rigoletto,” Frederic Chopin’s Fantasy in F Ukraine Abroad, which was founded in Minor, Op. 49, Peter Tchaikovsky’s “Da Chas May and is based in New York, works close- Nastal” from the opera “Maid of Orleans,” ly with young Ukrainian activists in Kyiv, Ihor Shamo’s “Volodymyrka,” Modest Mykolayiv, Kharkiv, Odesa, Izium and Lviv. Mussorgsky’s/Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Its purpose is to organize various fund-rais- “Hopak” and Myroslav Skoryk’s “Burlesque.” ing events to provide humanitarian aid for Almost $3,000 was raised at the concert. the people of Ukraine. Medical and tactical gear, including rifle Its founders include Mr. Topchiy, scopes, machine gun scopes, mountings and Anastasia Terenteva, Natalya Repetska, night vision devices, was purchased and Kateryna Lashko, Valentina Bardakova, given to the 25th, 79th and 80th mobile bri- Pavel Yarmolenko and the musicians Mr. The violin ensemble Amadei. gades stationed around Sloviansk. Gintov and Ms. Joy-Vasuta. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 No. 26-27

Children from Dzherelo on the walkathon through Lviv. A concert by the Veriovka Choir. Dzherelo Children’s Rehabilitation Center celebrates its 20th birthday

During the walk from the anniversary liturgy. Children and parents at the Dzherelo Children’s Rehabilitation Center.

by Oksana Zakydalsky needs – cerebral palsy, Down’s syndrome, 2013, at the Lviv Opera Theater with a per- from other social service groups such as mental or physical disabilities – have bene- formance by the national Veriovka Choir, Faith and Light, and L’Arche. Dzherelo Children’s Rehabilitation fitted from the center’s programs, which whose 100 artists came to Lviv to take part. Marianna Kornylo, information official Center in Lviv began in 1993 out of a group are offered to them from birth to age 35 All the funds earned from the sale of tickets of the center, said the celebrations captured called Nadiya, formed by parents of chil- without cost. The programs exist thanks to and from sponsors were designated for the the atmosphere of a real birthday party dren with cerebral palsy. Under the guid- support from the city budget and dona- programs of Dzherelo. To mark the anni- with congratulations, snacks and gifts. The ance of Zenia Kushpeta, together with a tions – from businesses, foundations and versary, Mayor Andrij Sadovy of Lviv program included children’s workshops in few Canadian volunteers, the center has individuals. A longtime supporter of the awarded the Gold Medal of the City of Lviv drawing, music therapy and handicrafts, as evolved into an establishment that pro- center is the Friends of Dzherelo of the to Ms. Kushpeta and Myroslav Nykolayev, well as sports competitions. All guests vides educational-rehabilitation services Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fund in the center’s director. received ceramic magnets made by the daily for 200 children and youths with spe- Toronto, Ms. Kushpeta’s home town. Celebrations the next day included a lit- children of the center as gifts. cial needs so that they can develop their The various events of the 20th anniver- urgy at the Church of the Nativity of the * * * potential and integrate fully into society. sary celebrations began in the spring of Blessed Virgin led by Metropolitan Ihor For more information about Dzherelo Last year, Dzherelo marked its 20th anni- 2013 with a walkathon through the streets Vozniak of Lviv, with responses sung by the and how to make a donation, log on to versary. of Lviv. About 300 Dzherelo children, Veriovka Choir. Taking part in the celebra- www.dzherelocentre.org.ua or the site of During the existence of the center, about together with their families, took part. The tions were not only Ukrainians but also Children of Chornobyl Canadian Fund, 2,500 children and youths with special next phase took place on September 25, donors from other countries, and friends www.chornobyl.ca. Savaryn Award supports Ukrainian studies at CIUS EDMONTON, Alberta – The Canadian Award for Contributions to the Institute of Ukrainian Studies (CIUS) at the Development of Ukrainian Studies to honor University of Alberta, together with the Mr. Savaryn for his many years of dedicated Canadian Foundation for Ukrainian Studies service and contributions to Ukrainian (CFUS) and Peter Savaryn, a well-known studies. In 1997, during the presentation of Ukrainian Canadian activist, recently the award, Mrs. Savaryn generously announced the launch of the Peter and Olya matched its value ($5,000) with a personal Savaryn Award. The award is intended to donation, and it was renamed accordingly. support a range of scholarly and education- Since then, the principal of the fund has al projects at CIUS, such as providing grants remained intact and has now generated an to scholars, organizing public events, and amount sufficient for an annual award. supporting publications and translations in The Savaryns are well-known in Canada Ukrainian studies. for their generosity, initiatives and dedicated The terms of reference were recently community work. Mr. Savaryn was born in the finalized, and all three parties have signed village of Zubrets near Buchach in the an agreement. CIUS will determine the allo- Ternopil Oblast. He began his studies in cation of the award, while CFUS will contin- Ukraine but was only able to complete them ue to manage the fund that generates after the war in Germany. He arrived in CIUS income for it. At the Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies (from left) are: Roman Shiyan, In 1996, CFUS created the Peter Savaryn Volodymyr Kravchenko, Peter Savaryn, Zenon Kohut and Mykola Soroka. (Continued on page 12) No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 11 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 No. 26-27

vice-president for law enforcement in the not a political institution, but enables the enced manager, which is what motivated Poroshenko forms... interim government. president to direct the country. Lozhkin is Mr. Poroshenko, Mr. Oleshchuk said. “He’s “The state prosecution is a very problem- not a politician.” far from being the only such candidate, and (Continued from page 1) atic branch,” Mr. Oleshchuk said. “Everyone Mr. Lozhkin’s extensive contacts with he’s not among the most offensive.” is expecting reforms and changes. However Ukraine’s oligarchs and media establish- activists. Several of the team members State Affairs Administration Head were indifferent to the Euro-Maidan pro- enacting them will be difficult, achieving ment are also an asset to Mr. Poroshenko, Serhii Berezenko test and even actively opposed it. success all the more so. His appointment is observers said. “He will be the president’s The following are Mr. Poroshenko’s key a partial shifting of the blame.” media manager and the Presidential Yet another controversial selection, Mr. Administration will be the media service Berezenko, 30, will be in charge of the pres- government nominees approved by the National Bank of Ukraine Chair ident’s security, as well as other services for Verkhovna Rada and his appointments to Valeria Gontareva through which all media streams will flow,” the Presidential Administration. Vadym Karasiov, a former advisor to the the top government bodies, including the Widely supported by the banking com- Presidential Administration, told tyzhden. Parliament and the Cabinet of Ministers. He Foreign Affairs Minister Pavlo Klimkin munity, Ms. Gontareva, 49, is the first ua. worked on Mr. Poroshenko’s presidential A native of Russia, Mr. Klimkin, 46, com- woman to hold Ukraine’s top financial post. campaign this year, organizing his regional Since December 2007, she has chaired the Presidential Administration headquarters. pleted his specialist’s degree in Moscow in First Deputy Head Hennadii Zubko 1991 in physics and applied mathematics. board of directors of Investment Capital of Mr. Berezenko served as an advisor to He served as a deputy to former Foreign Ukraine (ICU), which handles the sale of the A close, trusted associate to Mr. former Kyiv Mayor Leonid Chernovetskyi, Affairs Minister Kostiantyn Gryshchenko bulk of Ukraine’s government bonds. Poroshenko, Mr. Zubko, 46, has been who became notorious for corruption, and between April 2010 and April 2011. Embarrassing photos surfaced this week involved in a handful of scandals that are was a Kyiv City Council member from the During that time, he gave presentations on the Internet of Ms. Gontareva’s son bath- rather typical for a Ukrainian politician. He Chernovetskyi Bloc. He graduated from the urging a multi-vector foreign policy for ing in wine during his lavish overseas vaca- took a course in innovative management at National University of Kyiv Mohyla Ukraine that was being promoted by the tions, about which he has bragged on his Northwestern University in 2006 and Academy with a bachelor’s degree in eco- Party of Regions at the time, including plac- social networking pages. Perhaps even earned an M.B.A. from the Kyiv Mohyla nomics in 2005. ing more emphasis on trade relations with more embarrassing is the fact that Ms. Business School in 2007. He spent most of Presidential Administration Middle Eastern and Asian countries. Gontareva told The Ukrainian Weekly in his business and political career in the Press Secretary Svyatoslav Tsegolko When Mr. Poroshenko was foreign 2012 that she doesn’t speak Ukrainian Zhytomyr Oblast. affairs minister in 2009-2010, Mr. Klimkin (though she does understand it). But some- A native of the town of Burshtyn in the Presidential Administration was the director of the ministry’s European how she was able to master the English lan- Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast, Mr. Tsegolko, 35, Deputy Head Valeriy Chaly Union department and led the Ukrainian guage. has worked since 2004 for the Channel 5 delegation in its negotiations to sign the EU Another close, trusted associate, Mr. television network that is owned by Mr. Presidential Administration Head Chaly, 44, was Mr. Poroshenko’s deputy Poroshenko. He has been its chief editor for Association Agreement. Borys Lozhkin It was Mr. Klimkin who initialed the when he served as Ukraine’s foreign affairs projects since May 2006 and an anchorman agreement’s political portion in March Among the more controversial selec- minister between October 2009 and March for the Chas news program since 2007. He 2012, having worked closely with Mr. tions, Mr. Lozhkin, 42, was one of Ukraine’s 2010. He has served at Kyiv’s Razumkov is another trusted associate of Mr. Poroshenko, who was minister for econom- biggest media magnates, having owned Center, one of Ukraine’s leading think tanks, Poroshenko. ic development and trade at the time. Four numerous Russian-language magazines since 1995 and is among Ukraine’s leading and tabloids, as well as stakes in radio sta- Presidential First Aide months later, Mr. Poroshenko initialed the experts on Euro-integration, having served Yurii Onishchenko agreement’s free trade portion. tions, Internet sites and search engines. In on the experts’ council on the parliamenta- Mr. Klimkin most recently served as June 2013, he sold his media empire of ry Committee on Euro-Integration since Mr. Onishchenko, 42, a controversial Ukraine’s ambassador to Germany, starting more than 50 media outlets to Serhii 2002. Mr. Chaly’s selection demonstrates appointee, stands accused by the Ukrainian June 2012. Kurchenko, widely believed to be a busi- Mr. Poroshenko’s high priority of imple- community in Norway of opposing the Mr. Klimlin’s selection over veteran dip- ness associate of the Yanukovych family, for menting the Ukraine-EU Association Euro-Maidan protests and their efforts to lomats such as Borys Tarasyuk and between $400 and $500 million, according Agreement, experts said. support it. He was Ukraine’s ambassador to Volodymyr Ohryzko “is a signal that to various reports. Norway since February 2012. The Presidential Administration Poroshenko himself will handle foreign pol- Mr. Lozhkin has been criticized for Ukrainian community in Norway published Deputy Head Oleh Rafalskyi icy,” Mr. Oleshchuk said. “Klimkin isn’t a declining to publish in the Ukrainian lan- on the Internet its letters of complaint to player, but an executer.” guage, including such international brands Another controversial selection, Mr. the Foreign Affairs Ministry about Mr. Mr. Klimkin’s selection is also intended as Vogue and Forbes-Ukraina, saying it was Rafalskyi, 59, served the Presidential Onishchenko, who allegedly denied the to demonstrate the new government has no “unprofitable.” He was even awarded an Administration under former President murders on Hrushevsky Street on January anti-Russian sentiments, Mr. Taran said. honorary certificate by the Russian Viktor Yanukovych since his inauguration 23, a day after the first deaths. He allegedly Federation Council (the upper house of the in March 2010 and remained in his post refused to allow Ukrainians to place por- Procurator General Vitalii Yarema Russian Parliament) in 2013 for “his large throughout the Euro-Maidan protest. traits, flowers and candles at the Oslo A lifelong police officer, Mr. Yarema, 50, contribution to developing mass media in He has served the Party of Regions since Embassy to honor the victims. climbed the ranks to serve as Kyiv’s police Ukraine and strengthening relations 2006 and worked in the Presidential Mr. Onishchenko also refused in mid- chief between 2005 and 2010. Corruption between Russia and Ukraine.” Administration under Viktor Medvedchuk February to join other Ukrainian diplomats thrived in the capital during this period, What’s most important to Mr. in 2003-2004. in signing their no-confidence statement which featured dozens of violent conflicts Poroshenko is that Mr. Lozhkin is a long- “Why appoint officials who might have against the Yanukovych administration and between real estate developers and civic time, trusted associate; they were involved been involved in corrupt schemes or politi- declaring support for the Euro-Maidan, activists protesting against illegal construc- in a joint media venture in 2012. Mr. cal repressions? It’s a rhetorical question Norway’s Ukrainian community alleged in tion. Lozhkin is also a skilled manager, which was for which the president doesn’t have an its complaint. At the time, he allegedly After being elected to Parliament in the president’s prime concern, experts said. answer,” Mr. Taran said. “The state service called upon Norway’s Ukrainians to read 2012 with the Batkivshchyna party, Mr. “Poroshenko’s logic is that he needs a has to undergo lustration and recertifica- “accurate information” on the websites of Yarema was an active supporter of the manager of large structures,” Mr. Taran tion.” the Foreign Affairs Ministry and the Euro-Maidan protest and served as the said. “The Presidential Administration is Obviously, Mr. Rafalskyi is an experi- Presidential Administration.

Mr. Savaryn has also excelled in Canadian nation. This proclamation led to the estab- radio program for the league for 20 years. Savaryn Award... political, educational and cultural life. He lishment of bilingual schools, the Ukrainian Mrs. Savaryn sang for 30 years in the was instrumental in numerous election Cultural Heritage Village at Elk Island Park, Dnipro Choir, acted as secretary of the (Continued from page 10) campaigns at the municipal, provincial and and CIUS at the University of Alberta. It Alberta Ukrainian Commemorative Canada in 1949. Soon afterwards, he federal levels. He served as president of the also motivated the erection of the world’s Society for 15 years, and served as secre- obtained a law degree at the University of Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta, first memorial in honor of the victims of tary and president of the UCC Edmonton Alberta and had a professional career as a was a member of the University of Alberta the Holodomor in front of Edmonton City branch (she is a recipient of the lawyer. Board of Governors and acted as a repre- Hall, as well as the establishment of St. Shevchenko Medal and the Hetman Award He was active in such community organi- sentative of the board in the Senate (1972- Michael’s Long Term Care Center, from the UCC Alberta Provincial Council). zations as the Ivan Franko School of 1978). Later, Mr. Savaryn was chancellor of Verkhovyna. She was also an active member of the Ukrainian Studies, Plast Ukrainian Scouting the University of Alberta (1982-1986) and Mrs. Savaryn (née Kobzar Prystajecky) Conservative Party of Alberta and Canada. Organization, the Ukrainian Canadian was born in 1930 in the village of Mrs. Savaryn accompanied and assisted Congress (UCC), Ukrainian Professional and the Friends of the University of Alberta. Zhyznomyr near Buchach, Ternopil Oblast. her husband in his numerous projects and Business Club (UP&BC), the Multicultural subsequentlyIn 1958, Mr. served Savaryn for 20 was years among аs chair those of She began her studies in Ukraine, contin- business trips. Committee of the UP&BC, the Alberta who inspired the provincial government to ued in Germany and completed them in “Olya and I travelled everywhere togeth- Ukrainian Commemorative Society, St. introduce Ukrainian language instruction Alberta. A graduate of Alberta College, she er as an inseparable pair of horses,” Mr. Michael’s Nursing Home and the Bishop in Alberta high schools and at the worked as a legal secretary in her hus- Savaryn wrote in his memoirs, “Z Soboyu Budka Charitable Society. Mr. Savaryn University of Alberta. Permission alone was band’s office. Vzialy Ukrayinu” (We Took Ukraine with served five years as president of the World not sufficient, however. Mr. Savaryn recog- She was active in the Ukrainian and Us, 2007). “We will rest in the other world. Congress of Free Ukrainians and currently nized the need for textbooks and estab- Canadian communities, being involved in And life is so interesting!” chairs the Shevchenko Scientific Society, lished Gateway Publishers to prepare Plast (she is a recipient of the St. George The Peter and Olya Savaryn Award is Edmonton branch. He was one of the found- learning materials in the Ukrainian lan- and Eternal Fire badges in silver) and the another accomplishment of this unique cou- ers of the Canadian Foundation for guage. Ukrainian Catholic Women’s League of ple, the CIUS noted. It will serve the Ukrainian Ukrainian Studies, serving as its president in In 1971, he was also one of those who Canada (where she was in charge of edu- community in Canada and elsewhere and 1979-1983 and then as a board member inspired Prime Minister Pierre Trudeau to cation and culture, and is now an honor- always remind us of the generosity, caring, until 1997. proclaim Canada an officially multicultural ary life member). She conducted a musical and visionary mindset of its founders. No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 13

national board to transform these words UNWLA’s XXX... into actions during the next three years. The highest UNWLA award, honorary (Continued from page 4) membership, is reserved for longstanding President Ulana Zinych presented the con- members of the UNWLA with significant vention agenda for approval and read the contributions while serving in leadership rules of procedure to which the convention positions. This year’s recipients, approved would adhere. Vera Andrushkiw was elected by a vote of the convention, were: Lidia chair of the Convention, and Daria Jarosewich Bilous, nominated by the Executive accepted the role as her assistant. Three Committee; Daria Koniukh and Myrosia Baranyk, nominated by the Detroit members, Halyna Henhalo, Olia Bas and Olha Regional Council; Anna Maksymovych and Petronchak. committed to take minutes. Lidia Buk from the Philadelphia Regional The UNWLA president’s opening address Council; Slava Gudziak from Syracuse, N.Y.; began with a request for a moment of silence and Orysia Swystun from Branch 56. to honor UNWLA members and honorary Occasionally, honorary membership is members who had passed away since the bestowed also on non-members, and even previous convention in May 2011. Ms. Zajac non-Ukrainians who work diligently in areas then spoke about her years as head of the that complement the mission of the UNWLA. organization and about both ongoing and Two such individuals were honored: Nadia new projects undertaken by the UNWLA. McConnell, founder and president of the U.S.- L to R: During the traditional opening ceremonies of the convention (from left) are: Treasurer Nadia Cwiach then explained Ukraine Foundation, and Dr. Christine Gloria Horbaty, Anna Krawchuk, Orysia Sushko and Marianna Zajac. the profit/loss analysis of the organization. Durbak, founder and chair of World Oxana Farion, chair of the Auditing Information Transfer Inc. Prior to the conven- to develop this honor named for the wise In honor of the 70th anniversary of Our Committee, presented its report, citing the tion, Ms. Zajac had the opportunity to present government activist, leader and warrior Life, a short play was presented by members hard work and maintained transparency. Ruslana Lyzhychko with honorary member- Kniahynia Olha, whose actions left an indeli- of Branch 56 of North Port, Fla., written by There was unanimous approval of the ship for “being the spirit” of the Maidan. ble imprint on the history of the 10th centu- Lida Slysh and Lidia Bilous. As each player national board’s reports. Several awards were bestowed upon ry. In her address at the banquet, Ms. portrayed an editor’s contribution to the During Saturday’s luncheon, Dr. Maria other deserving individuals and organiza- Sushko stated that “certainly the UNWLA evolution of Our Life, personal commentary Furtak, a physician and member of Soyuz tions. The UNWLA recognized Self Reliance will leave its imprint on the history of was injected. This presentation was well Ukrainok of Ukraine and a very dedicated New York Federal Credit Union for “ongo- women of the world.” The UNWLA became received and greeted with applause. intermediary on the Maidan, moved the ing generous support of the UNWLA’s mis- the first organization to receive this award. Sofijka Hewryk, cultural affairs vice- audience to tears with her presentation. Dr. sion and goals.” The award was accepted by After the invocation by Bishop Basil president, spoke of the Lesia and Petro Furtak was able to direct the UNWLA’s Bohdan Kurczak, president/CEO of the Losten, the banquet audience was enter- Kovaliv Fund’s awards, merit-based recog- funds where they were most needed. credit union. tained by renowned bass-baritone Stefan nition that has been awarded since 1967 At the luncheon the attendees were Also honored for their financial support Szkafarowsky, who was accompanied by for literary and historical works related to entertained by the singing duo of Ludmyla were the Ukrainian National Federal Credit pianist Christine Karpewych. Ukrainian themes. The most recent were Hrabovska and Alla Kutsevych accompa- Union (Zenon Halkowycz, chief financial Two liturgies were celebrated on Sunday historical awards presented to Oksana Kis’, nied by the bandura. Their songs were ded- officer, accepted the award) and the SUMA morning, the Ukrainian Catholic service historian, anthropologist and senior icated to the Maidan and evoked many Federal Credit Union of Yonkers, N.Y. was concelebrated by Bishops Paul researcher with the National Academy of emotional responses. (Wolodymyr Kozicky, honorary chairman Chomnycky of Stamford, Conn., and Bishop Sciences of Ukraine, for her work “Women The main event at the plenary session of the board, accepted the award). Borys Gudziak of Paris, while the Ukrainian in the Tradition of Ukrainian Culture in the that followed was the nominating report During this convention, the UNWLA Orthodox service was celebrated by the Second Half of the 19th Century-Early 20th and list of candidates read by Orysia Zinycz, awarded its very first UNWLA Humanitarian Rev. George Bazylevsky. After the liturgy, Century,” and to Myroslava Diadiuk for her head of the Nominating Committee. This Award, recognizing Dr. Gennadiy Fuzaylov Bishop Gudziak gifted an icon created for work “Between Gender Identity and culminated in the election of national board for his “endless energy, spirit and tireless the Beatification of the Holy Martyrs of the National Engagement.” officers and the Auditing Committee for the effort in the care and treatment for the chil- Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church of the Ms. Hewryk also introduced her guest term 2014-2017. dren of Ukraine.” The second award was 20th century to the UNWLA. speakers: the director of the UCU lecture- Saturday evening’s banquet, with the presented to Dr. Daniel Driscoll for his “out- At the plenary session that followed, ship, Dr. Martha Bohachevsky-Chomiak, room filled to capacity, was emceed by Ms. standing dedication and service in the care Judge Oksana Xenos, UNWLA parliamentari- and its program coordinator, Ms. Teslyuk, Misilo. Members of the newly elected national and treatment for the children of Ukraine.” an, clearly outlined the duties of the UNWLA both of whom presented interesting pro- board were introduced and rewarded by Dr. Fuzaylov is an anesthesiologist at as they pertain to not for profit organiza- gram details of the successful lectureship. deserving applause. Resounding applause Massachusetts General Hospital, assistant tions, and then presented proposed amend- During the course of the convention, cer- greeted the newly re-elected president as she professor at Harvard Medical School and ments to the organization’s by-laws. tificates of appreciation were presented by stepped to the podium to deliver her head of Doctors Collaborating to Help Iryna Rudyk, chair of the Social Welfare Anna Macielinski, outgoing vice-president address. Ms. Zajac thanked all for the oppor- Children (DCtoHC), a 501(c)(3) non-profit Committee, introduced Dr. Fuzaylov, who of membership, and to UNWLA members tunity to serve as president of her beloved corporation “dedicated to improving medi- captivated the audience with his presenta- for 50 years or more of service. UNWLA organization for the third time, spoke of the cal care for children throughout the world tion on pediatric burn victims. The UNWLA members who have been integral to the accomplishments of UNWLA and then pre- through advancements in medical educa- has been partnering with Dr. Fuzaylov, UNWLA’s Scholarship Program also sented a view into the future of the UNWLA. tion and training.” Doctors Collaborating to Help Children and received honorary citations for their contri- She resolutely opened her address with Dr. Driscoll is also part of DCtoHC. He is a Shriners Hospital in helping pediatric burn butions. These were presented by Maria the words of Natalia Kobrynska, known as plastic surgeon, instructor in surgery at victims in Ukraine and those brought to Polanskyj. Certificates for dedication to the “Ukraine’s First Feminist”: “To move forward Harvard Medical School, assistant surgeon Boston to be treated at Shriners. In addition, UNWLA Social Welfare Program were pre- step by step, to strive for greater develop- in the Department of Surgery, the UNWLA has supported annual Shriners sented to branches by Iryna Rudyk, and ment of humankind, to struggle against Massachusetts General Hospital, and staff Outreach Clinics held in Lviv since 2011. citations to branches that had focused on backward views, to prove a woman’s surgeon at Shriner’s Hospital in Boston. Honorary UNWLA President Anna cultural programs were presented by Ms. strength and ability given to her by nature; The Kniahynia Olha Award was present- Krawczuk, as guest speaker of the Hewryk. to pave new ways into the future.” Ms. Zajac ed to the UNWLA by WFUWO President Scholarship Program, spoke of the extensive The Sunday evening dinner program was pledged in the name of the newly elected Sushko. The WFUWO executive board chose and valuable work of the committee. held in honor of the 200th anniversary of Taras Shevchenko’s birth. Mmes. Hrabovska and Kutsevych once again demonstrated the beauty of Ukrainian song. Oleh Chmyr- Opalynsky entertained the audience, initial- ly with songs composed to Shevchenko’s lyrics, and then he took the liberty of con- tinuing with Ukrainian folk songs. On Monday, the final day of the conven- tion, there was still important business to be addressed. Roma Shuhan, the outgoing financial secretary gave her report. Resolutions, which had been diligently compiled, were voted upon and accepted. The vice-president of membership pre- sented her final report with an interesting statistical demographic analysis of ethnic Ukrainians in the U.S. The intent was to demonstrate where the potential growth of UNWLA branches might be likely. It became evident that there is certainly potential for growth. UNWLA President Zajac once again took to the podium, thanking all for their partici- L to R: Mariana Zajac presents a certificate of appreciation to Vera Kushnir, pation and reminding them that “The chair of the Convention Committee. Cover of the convention book. Future of UNWLA is in Our Hands.” 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 No. 26-27

“Fort Kara-Butak” (Kara-Butak, Kazakhstan, 1848), watercolor on paper. “Roman Catholic Church of St. Alexander in Kyiv” (Kyiv, 1846), watercolor on paper. “Taras Shevchenko: Poet, Painter, Icon, 1814-1861” Bicentennial exhibition honors Ukraine’s greatest cultural figure

NEW YORK – The exhibition “Taras Shevchenko: Poet, Artist, Icon” offers a rare opportunity to see many of the treasures created by artist and poet Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861). Marking the 200th anniversary of Shevchenko’s birth, the exhibition includes original art works by the artist and archival objects from Ukraine seen in this country for the first time ever. Exact replicas of a selection of literary and art works complement the originals. The exhibition is accompanied by a comprehensive, illustrated catalogue containing a scholarly essay by the curator, George G. Grabowicz, professor of Ukrainian litera- ture at Harvard University, who introduces the public to Shevchenko as he has never been seen before. “Taras Shevchenko: Poet, Artist, Icon” opens on June 29 and closes November 2. The collection from the National Museum of Taras Shevchenko in Kyiv, comprising selections that span nearly the entire lifetime of the artist, includes 50 original water- colors, sepia works, drawings and etchings, in addition to objects such as publications and Shevchenko’s own artist’s tools. Reproductions of more than 60 other works by Shevchenko, along with documents – facsimiles of the art- ist’s albums of sketches and poems – enhance the exhibi- “Shevchenko Among Friends” (Karatau, Kazakhstan, “Portrait of Ira Aldridge” (St. Petersburg, 1858), Italian 1851), sepia and China white on tinted paper. and white pencils on tinted paper. tion. A rare 1840 edition of the “Kobzar,” one of Shevchenko’s reprinting many times over, thus providing for maximum invitation of the Russian Imperial Theater. Shevchenko was first collections of poetry that became his most widely read accessibility by all strata of society. He was able to com- introduced to Aldridge on the night of the opening perfor- work, is on loan from the Shevchenko Scientific Society in plete only six works of the intended series. An exquisite mance, a meeting that led to a strong bond between the New York. Selected items from The Ukrainian Museum’s preparatory drawing for one of these etchings is among the two artists. archival collection, along with audiovisuals and a recorded artworks coming from Kyiv. In the catalogue essay, Prof. Grabowicz writes that guided tour serve to complete the narrative presented in With his career as an artist on the rise, Shevchenko also “Taras Shevchenko is generally acknowledged to be the the exhibition. gained broad respect for his verse, having made his mark major, formative presence in modern Ukrainian cultural Born a Ukrainian serf in the Russian empire, with the highly praised “Kobzar” (1840). He earned great history – and, arguably, political history as well. In the Shevchenko’s fortune changed with the discovery of his admiration from his enthusiasts – and the ire of his critics – Ukrainian popular consciousness his standing is unrivaled, flair for drawing. He was a gifted artist with a keen interest for his poetry collection “Try Lita” (Three Years), which and his impact is palpable to this day… Already in his life- in history and ethnography, but became known best for his was reflective of his travels to Ukraine (1843-1845). This time, and certainly after his death, he became for genera- expressive poetry. The dramatic turns in Shevchenko’s life folio of works was perceived as “subversive” by the censors tions of Ukrainians the father of the nation. For a great and his universal creativity ultimately cast him as a nation and led to his first arrest. number of Ukrainians today, he remains the implicit image builder, but even he could not have imagined that his col- Tried and convicted for his “crime” in 1847, he was sen- and voice of the nation – an icon.” lective creative output would change the course of an tenced to an indefinite exile from Ukraine and Russia, and Presented with a chronological view of Shevchenko’s entire people. assigned to serve in an imperial regiment in distant extraordinary life and work from his youth into maturity, Shevchenko’s life path crossed with those of many Kazakhstan. As part of his sentence he was forbidden to the exhibition is a departure from the predictable. important figures in the arts and society. As a student in St. paint or write, but his reputation as an artist followed him Collectively, the body of artwork, literature, documentation Petersburg, he was deeply influenced by the artist Karl and he was soon engaged to record in drawings the Central and biographical detail illustrate the persona of Taras Briullov, who was renowned for his contributions to Asian lands being surveyed by his unit. The languid, serene Shevchenko not only as a brilliant poet and largely under- Russian neoclassicism and romanticism, and the promi- landscapes that were the subject of his numerous sketches, rated artist, but as a visionary with a contemporary voice – nent poet Vasilii Zhukovsky. Shevchenko was also acquaint- sepias and watercolors, belie his intense desire to express one that is particularly relevant today. ed with luminaries such as the artist Vasilii Shternberg, himself both on canvas and on paper. It was during this The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth St. who was his classmate, and the Ukrainian writer Mykola period, while he was in exile – a virtual state of non-exis- (between Second Avenue and The Bowery); for informa- Hohol (better known as Nikolai Gogol), as well as aristo- tence – that Shevchenko painted himself into genre paint- tion call 212-228-0110, e-mail [email protected] crats such as his benefactor, Count Fyodor Tolstoy. Having ings and local scenes, perhaps as a tangible affirmation of or visit the website www.ukrainianmuseum.org. completed his fine art education at the Imperial Academy his existence. * * * of Arts, Shevchenko became a prolific painter in high Released from banishment 10 years later, Shevchenko Original artworks and other objects for this exhibition demand for his superb portraits. returned to St. Petersburg, immersing himself once again are on loan from the National Museum of Taras Early in his career, Shevchenko conceived of a project to in etching and studying aquatint. Among the most prized of Shevchenko in Kyiv. The opening, which had been original- inform and educate the public about Ukrainian culture, his- the original artworks from the Kyiv collection is a portrait ly planned for late March this year, was significantly tory and folklore. His collection titled “Maliovnycha (pencil on tinted paper) of the celebrated African American delayed due to the escalating crisis in Ukraine. However, Ukraina” (Picturesque Ukraine), with which he aimed to actor Ira Aldridge. Renowned for his roles in the obstacles to arrangements for the loan of the collection illustrate all aspects of Ukrainian culture, employed etch- Shakespearean tragedies, Aldridge was in St. Petersburg in have been overcome with the help and cooperation of ings and aquatints – techniques that permitted affordable 1858 to perform with a troupe of German actors at the Ukraine’s interim Ministry of Cultural Affairs. No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 15 Taras Shevchenko: serfdom, freedom, exile, death Taras Shevchenko (March 9, 1814- The coming of the Communist revolu- March 10, 1861) was born in a village near tion in the early 20th century brought his Kyiv (then part of the Russian empire), to a work under the scrutiny of censors once serf belonging to a wealthy aristocrat. His again. But recognizing the profound impact early years were marked by a series of mis- that Shevchenko had on the Ukrainian fortunes that left him orphaned at the age nation, Soviet leaders chose not to stifle his of 11. Living like a homeless urchin for the memory, opting instead to reinterpret it as next three years, it was during this period revolutionary and anti-imperial in accor- that Taras’ artistic impulses first surfaced. dance with Communist ideology. At the age of 14, Taras was selected to Memorials honoring Shevchenko sprang serve as a page in the landowner’s house- up in towns and cities all over Ukraine and hold precisely because of his potential as an many other Soviet republics, even in Russia. artist. First in Vilno (today’s Vilnius, Annual commemorative pilgrimages to Lithuania) and then in St. Petersburg place flowers at the monuments and recite (Russia), Shevchenko was catapulted from his poetry became commonplace. The post- a rural setting outside of Kyiv into an urban Stalinist period introduced a political thaw world filled with cultural delights and intel- and a cultural renaissance (producing the lectual gratification. It was the age of the literary generation of the 1960s known as Industrial Revolution and Romanticism, the “Shistdesiatnyky” – the “1960-ers”). But and a transformation of Europe by social dissent was also on the rise and, fearing the and political ferment. potential for organized political opposition, Shevchenko was introduced to aristo- the authorities warned Ukrainians not to cratic social circles, and exposed to new congregate at the Shevchenko statues on and radical ideas. His innate talent for the anniversary dates. In 1967, the brutal painting was nurtured to some degree, as dispersal of a crowd at a Shevchenko mon- permitted by his owner, through appren- ument in Kyiv, gathered to commemorate ticeships with well-known artists of the the anniversary of his reinterment in time. Though he enjoyed considerable lati- Ukraine, ended with the arrest of several tude for a serf, his status remained that of people. Repression as a means to control vassal to his master. With memories from independent thought had returned. The his youth of the often brutal treatment of Shistdesiatnyky, who flourished under less the serfs, Shevchenko’s desire for emanci- restrictive policies, became victims of the pation began to take shape and intensified backlash against the freedoms they so as he mingled with intellectuals and the briefly enjoyed – an allegory for privileged classes. Shevchenko’s own life story. In 1838, despite attempts by his owner Addressing a crowd of thousands in Kyiv to thwart the process, Shevchenko’s release on June 5, 2000, President Bill Clinton from serfdom was secured using the pro- included the words of Shevchenko in his ceeds from the sale of a portrait of the poet “Self-Portrait in a Light Suit” (St. Petersburg, 1860), etching on paper. speech: “Communism has lost in Ukraine, Vasilii Zhukovsky painted expressly for that but a full commitment to free market purpose by Karl Briullov, supplemented by zation. The arrest changed the trajectory of dom remained an elusive dream. Under democracy has not yet won. If your chil- donations from friends and, ironically, even the rest of Shevchenko’s life. The trial, police surveillance during a trip to Ukraine dren are to live their dreams, it must win. members of the imperial family. Freed from unfair even by Western standards of the in 1859, Shevchenko was arrested for So again I ask you, do not give up. Keep on bondage, he embarked on a new and prom- day, resulted in a sentence of exile to “blasphemous and subversive” speech and fighting. ‘Boritesia – poborete.’ ” The phrase ising journey – life as an artist. Central Asia for an indefinite period of time. advised to return to St. Petersburg. Though “Boritesia – poborete” (Fight and you shall Relying on scholarships, stipends and He spent the next 10 years of his life pro- the case against him was soon dropped, the overcome) is from the poem “Kavkaz” the kindness of friends, Shevchenko hibited from returning to either Ukraine or message was clear that his life would be (“The Caucasus,” 1845), in which enrolled at the Academy of Arts in St. Russia. made miserable should he attempt another Shevchenko indicts Moscow for its tyranny Petersburg, where he studied under his Assigned to a military unit in the eastern return to Ukraine. against Ukraine. mentor Briullov. By the time he graduated outposts of the empire, and at various Undeterred, he proceeded with plans to Today, nearly every Ukrainian communi- in 1845, Shevchenko was recognized as an times in today’s Kazakhstan and relocate to a modest home near his birth- ty in the world has a physical manifestation accomplished artist. By then he had also Uzbekistan, Shevchenko survived his sen- place. But before his vision could be ful- of homage to the “father of the Ukrainian attained considerable renown as a poet and tence by relying on his artistic talents. He filled, he was taken ill in St. Petersburg. He nation.” In New York, one can find the writer, having published his first collection was by then a recognized political “celebri- died on March 10, 1861, at age 47. Buried Shevchenko Scientific Society and an East of poetry in 1840 – the well-received ty.” Forbidden by the tsar to paint or write in a St. Petersburg cemetery, his remains Village street called Taras Shevchenko “Kobzar.” His inspirational poetry and as part of his punishment in exile, he was were moved two months later (May 22) Place. In Washington, a Shevchenko statue unconventional writing choices brought nevertheless engaged as the company artist and, in accordance with his wishes, perma- by sculptor Leo Mol stands in a central him celebrity as well as notoriety. and as a semi-official portraitist for military nently interred on a hill overlooking the square. In Paris, a bust of Taras Shevchenko Criticized by literati and censors not personnel. Dnipro River just outside of Kyiv. The site is only for writing in Ukrainian (as opposed to In 1850, while still serving his sentence, now a public preserve and home to the overlooks the eponymous park adjacent to Russian, which was considered the only Shevchenko was arrested again, this time Shevchenko Memorial Museum. a(“Chevtchenko” Ukrainian church. or In“Ševčenko” Buenos Aires, in French) anoth- suitable literary language in the empire), for violating the terms of his penal service – er Mol sculpture of Shevchenko resides in Spirit of Shevchenko lives on but also for another serious misstep – writ- for painting – even though much of what he Parque Tres de Febrero (the Third of ing poetry that was about Ukraine and its painted, paradoxically, was at the behest of The catalogue raisonné of Shevchenko’s February Park) near the U.S. Embassy. long history of subjugation and suffering his commanding officers. Finally, in 1857, known body of work includes 835 artworks Ukrainians the world over carry their under Russian domination – he was with the help of loyal friends, who had in existence today, plus 278 that have never passion for Taras Shevchenko’s poetry with marked as a person of interest and poten- appealed for leniency more than once, been located but are referenced in docu- them wherever they go. Shevchenko tial danger to the Empire. Although he also Shevchenko was released from exile. mentation. The missing works are explained remains a quintessential symbol of their wrote about less controversial subjects and Free to return to St. Petersburg, after an partly by Shevchenko patrons’ destruction quest for freedom and cultural recognition, published in the Russian language, his fate arduous, nearly eight-month journey back of the paintings in their possession out of even serving as inspiration for many of the as a menace to the tsar shadowed him for to Russia, Shevchenko immersed himself fear of being implicated in his “crimes.” protesters during the late 2013 Euro- the rest of his life. once again in the city’s cultural life and Reviled during his lifetime by the tsarist Maidan demonstrations in Kyiv. Activists In 1843, while still at the academy, renewed his friendships. In the fall of 1858 authorities, Shevchenko earned promi- often cited Shevchenko’s poetry in their Shevchenko received permission for visits he was introduced to the famous African nence and respect among Ukrainians, espe- expressions of national awareness and soli- to his native Ukraine, where he planned to American stage actor Ira Aldridge, best cially for his poetry, and his stature as the darity. It was not surprising that the first eventually live and work. In 1847, he was known for his Shakespearean roles. The national Ukrainian poet grew to untold pro- tragic casualty among the Maidan protest- arrested near Kyiv in connection with his story of their brief but genuine friendship portions after his death in 1861. The late ers was an Armenian Ukrainian, Serhiy association with a Ukrainian society of was described in detail in the memoirs of 19th century saw a national awakening Nihoyan, who had been videotaped just young intellectuals – the Brotherhood of Ss. Ekateryna Tolstoy, the daughter of Count sweep across Ukrainian lands, and days before his death reciting Taras Cyril and Methodius – suspected by the tsar Fyodor Petrovich Tolstoy. Shevchenko’s contribution to its rise and Shevchenko’s poem “Kavkaz.” and his officials to be a subversive organi- For Shevchenko, however, complete free- spread cannot be underestimated. – The Ukrainian Museum

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members of the OSCE’s Special Monitoring must do more to end the crisis in Ukraine. Poroshenko’s representative in negotia- NEWSBRIEFS Mission released without delay and uncondi- Mr. Kerry said he welcomed the move by tions with Russia mediated by the tionally. Four SMM monitors from the Russia’s Federation Council to cancel the Organization for Security and Cooperation (Continued from page 2) Donetsk team have been missing for 30 days authorization for military intervention in in Europe (OSCE) that were launched in Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). and four SMM monitors from the Luhansk Ukraine, but said that it “can be reversed in Kyiv. Valeriya Hontareva, an investment The talks were chaired by former Ukrainian team for 27 days. In his opening address to 10 minutes and everyone knows that.” Mr. banker who has worked in international President Leonid Kuchma. Mr. Borodai said the Annual Security Review Conference of Kerry said Russia must take “concrete” financial institutions for nearly two separatists in the self-declared “Luhansk the OSCE, Mr. Burkhalter argued that the steps to resolve the Ukraine crisis. He said decades, is the new head of the National People’s Republic” also agreed to a ceasefire Ukrainian crisis was also a crisis of European Russian President Vladimir Putin must Bank of Ukraine. Vitaliy Yarema, currently until June 27. He added that separatist offi- security. Pointing to the need to reconsoli- publicly call for pro-Russian separatist reb- first vice prime minister, becomes procura- cials would join more talks aimed at resolv- date European security as a common project, els to give up their weapons, end Moscow’s tor general. Presenting Mr. Yarema’s nomi- ing Ukraine’s crisis, which has pitted he underlined that the OSCE in the Ukraine support for them, and help secure the nation, Mr. Poroshenko said he would be a Ukrainian armed forces against pro-Russian crisis was demonstrating its conflict manage- release of hostages. Mr. Kerry said the key figure in the fight against corruption in militants. The militants previously rejected ment capabilities. He proposed to further shooting down of a Ukrainian helicopter on the country. The president still has to a unilateral weeklong truce declared on strengthen the organization as an anchor of June 24 was possible because the separat- announce his nominations for defense min- June 20 by Ukrainian President Petro cooperative security. (OSCE) ists had Russian weapons. He said if Mr. ister and the head of the Security Service of Putin failed to make real commitments on Ukraine (SBU) – two other key posts as Poroshenko. The announcement seemed to Poroshenko warns he might end ceasefire affect the situation on the ground, with the ground in Ukraine in the “next days and government forces clash with pro-Russian Ukrainian officials reporting an abrupt halt PRAGUE – Ukrainian President Petro weeks” will mean tougher sanctions militants in eastern Ukraine. (RFE/RL) to rebel attacks in eastern Ukraine. Mr. Poroshenko warned on June 24 that he against Russia. Senators in the Federation South Ossetia recognizes Luhansk republic Kuchma said that, if both sides observe the may scrap a ceasefire after pro-Russian Council voted 153 to 1 on June 25 to revoke ceasefire, then “a normal peace process separatists shot down a Ukrainian helicop- the resolution – adopted in March – that TBILISI – Georgia’s breakaway region of could start.” (RFE/RL) ter. Mr. Poroshenko’s statement came after provided for Russia to use its military forc- South Ossetia, itself almost wholly unrecog- nine Ukrainian servicemen died when an es in Ukraine if needed. Mr. Putin nized as an independent state, has OSCE chair discusses Ukraine crisis Mi-8 military helicopter was hit by a rocket announced that he had asked the council to announced its recognition of the “Luhansk VIENNA – OSCE Chairperson-in-Office and crashed near the eastern city of withdraw the authorization before going People’s Republic” as a sovereign, indepen- and Swiss Minister of Foreign Affairs Didier Sloviansk. That incident comes amid into talks with officials in Austria on June dent country. South Ossetia – which is rec- Burkhalter held several bilateral talks attacks by pro-Russian insurgents on the 24, saying the move was meant to support ognized as independent only by Russia, regarding the situation in Ukraine at the Donetsk airport and checkpoints that led to the peace process in Ukraine. (RFE/RL, Nicaragua, Venezuela, and Nauru – said its margins of the Annual Security Review several injuries and one death, despite sep- with reporting by ITAR-TASS) leader, Leonid Tibilov, signed a decree on aratist leaders agreeing on June 23 to the Conference of the Organization for Security Canada announces new sanctions June 18 following an appeal from the so- and Cooperation in Europe on June 24 in Ukrainian president’s unilaterally declared called Supreme Council of the Luhansk Vienna. Mr. Burkhalter met with the new ceasefire. Mr. Poroshenko said insurgents OTTAWA – On June 21, Canada announced People’s Republic. Pro-Russian separatists Ukrainian foreign affairs minister, Pavlo have fired on Ukrainian positions 35 times it is imposing additional economic sanctions in Ukraine’s eastern Luhansk and Donetsk Klimkin, to discuss the implementation of since he declared the ceasefire on June 20. and travel bans over Russia’s actions in oblasts seized local administrative buildings the peace plan of Ukrainian President Petro Meanwhile, the White House said U.S. Vice Ukraine. Affected are 11 Russian and in April and proclaimed “people’s republics.” Poroshenko. They agreed to continue to con- President Joe Biden on June 24 called Ukrainian individuals plus one additional Russia has not recognized the self-pro- sult closely on potential roles of the OSCE. He Poroshenko and “offered condolences” for entity. The announcement came as President claimed entities. The Ukrainian government also had an exchange on Ukraine with the the recent deaths. Mr. Biden also highlight- Vladimir Putin ordered military forces in cen- considers the pro-Russian rebels to be ter- Austrian President, Heinz Fischer. In a meet- ed “the importance of having monitors in tral Russia on combat alert, which NATO said rorists and has been conducting a military ing with Russian President Vladimir Putin, place to verify violations of the ceasefire, as could be seen as an escalation of the crisis offensive to root out the insurgents for the Mr. Burkhalter commended him for asking well as the need to stop the supply of with Ukraine. Prime Minister Stephen past few weeks. South Ossetia and Georgia’s the Federation Council to call off the decision weapons and militants from across the Harper said in a statement that “Russia’s ille- other breakaway region, Abkhazia, were allowing the use of military force in Ukraine. border.” It was Biden’s third call with gal occupation of the Crimean peninsula in recognized as independent by Russia after He also stressed the importance of effective Poroshenko in as many days. (RFE/RL, Ukraine and provocative military activity the brief Russia-Georgia war in 2008. (RFE/ control of the Ukraine-Russia border. The with reporting by Reuters, the Associated remains a serious concern to the internation- RL Georgian Service) two also discussed the need for the ceasefire Press, Agence France-Presse, ITAR-TASS al community.” Mr. Harper said the new sanc- to turn into a durable cessation of violence in and Interfax) tions “will continue to increase economic Shell suspends work in Donbas order to allow for the implementation of all Kerry wants Russia to do more pressure on those responsible for the crisis in KYIV – The company Royal Dutch Shell elements of President Poroshenko’s peace Ukraine.” (Canadian Press) suspended exploration for shale gas in plan. Mr. Burkhalter stressed the importance WASHINGTON – U.S. Secretary of State U.S. sanctions more individuals eastern Ukraine, according to the head of of Russian support in getting the detained John Kerry said on June 25 that Russia the company’s finance division, Simon WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Henry. He said the reason for the suspen- the Treasury announced on June 20 that sion was fears for the safety of employees. seven more individuals, from Ukraine and Mr. Henry also said that the company does Russia had been added to the “Specially not intend to withdraw from the project Designated Nationals List,” that is, that completely. “This is not a withdrawal, but TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 sanctions have been imposed on them. we take a break for our ground operations,” or e-mail [email protected] They are: Valery Bolotov (leader of the the top manager said. On January 4, 2013, “Luhansk People’s Republic”), Igor Girkin, Shell, the Nadra Yuzivska LLC and the gov- SERVICES PROFESSIONALS a.k.a. Stelkov (commander of pro-Russian ernment of Ukraine had signed a product militants, reportedly a Russian military distribution agreement for the exploration, intelligence officer), Valery Kaurov (“presi- development and production of hydrocar- dent” of “Novorossiya”), Sergei Menyailo bons at the Yuzivska Field in the Donetsk (acting governor of Sevastopol appointed and Kharkiv regions. (Ukrinform) by Russian President Vladimir Putin), Vyacheslav Ponomaryov (“mayor” of $10 M to fight corruption Sloviansk), Andrey Purgin (a separatist KYIV – While visiting Ukraine, U.S. leader in Donetsk) and Denis Pushilin Agency for International Development (leader of the “Donetsk People’s Republic”). Administrator Rajiv Shah on June 18 (U.S. Department of the Treasury, with announced $10 million in additional U.S. information from online news sources) support for Ukraine, largely for corruption- Rada endorses Poroshenko nominations fighting measures. “Across the world, we see how corruption stifles dreams and lim- KYIV – Ukraine’s President Petro its opportunity,” said Mr. Shah. “By working Poroshenko has received parliamentary hand-in-hand with our partners to increase backing for his nominations to several key transparency, we can unlock broad-based posts in his new team. The Verkhovna Rada economic growth and strengthen demo- on June 19 endorsed his nominations for cratic governance in Ukraine for genera- foreign affairs minister, central bank chief tions to come.” Mr. Shah announced the and procurator general, with each of the investment during remarks at the Kyiv candidates winning more than two-thirds National Economics University before an of Parliament’s votes. Pavlo Klimkin, until audience of students, staff, civil society and now ambassador to Germany, was government ministers. (U.S. Embassy Kyiv) approved as foreign affairs minister. Mr. Klimkin, 46, has played a key role in negoti- Kharkiv mayor returns home ating the association and free-trade agree- KYIV – Mayor Hennadiy Kernes of ments with the European Union, which Kharkiv, who survived a shooting attack in Ukraine is expected to sign later this month. Mr. Klimkin is currently Mr. (Continued on page 17) No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 17

lay flowers, what they should celebrate and ists would have been wiped off from the Our peace plan has already been sup- Poroshenko’s... what songs they should sing at the holiday face of the earth long ago. ported by the whole global community. table. And, in which churches to pray. I spent part of my childhood and youth Particularly, by President of the United (Continued from page 3) But under the conditions of decentral- in Transnistria [a.k.a. Transdniester]. A lot States Barack Obama, President of France everyone else to this dialogue. ization, the Donbas will not be able to deal of my classmates died in that military con- François Hollande, Federal Chancellor of Diametrically different views will not be with its problems alone. Not only Ukraine, flict. And a self-declared republic not recog- Germany Angela Merkel, Prime Minister of a barrier to participation in the negotia- but also the EU will come to help. We will nized by anyone has been barely glimmer- the United Kingdom David Cameron, lead- tions. I am ready to talk with those who help to restore the infrastructure destroyed ing for more than 20 years already. I will ers of many other countries of the world, have erred, who mistakenly stood on the by militants. At the cost of the state, we will not let the Donbas be transformed into international organizations, U.N. Secretary position of separatism – except, of course, restore housing destroyed during combat something similar to Transnistria. General Ban Ki-Moon, President of the people who were involved in acts of terror- actions, we will restore workspaces. I love our Donechyna and Luhanshchyna Swiss Confederation and OSCE ism, murder or torture. Donbas residents will have a place to just like my native Odeshchyna, Chairperson-in-Office Didier Burkhalter Moreover, I guarantee safety for all par- return, to live and to work. Vinnychyna and Kyiv. Just like any other (today, we have discussed with him the ticipants of the negotiations, for anyone A program for creating new jobs in the corner of my mother Ukraine. participation of the OSCE monitoring mis- who wants to speak the language of argu- Donbas is being elaborated with the assis- Despite all the criticalness of the situa- sion in the control of the ceasefire regime), ments instead of the language of weapons. tance of the EU. This is not only about free tion, we still have a choice and a chance to Secretary General of the Council of Europe An important point: the issue of the ter- or cheap credits, but also about the system resolve the problem peacefully or by force. Thorbjørn Jagland and others. ritorial integrity of Ukraine is not open to of political risk insurance for investors in We must use this chance. We foresee vari- Finally, President of Russia Vladimir discussion! We hear and take into account the economy of the Donbas. It is clear that ous scenarios. The peaceful scenario is the Putin also positively evaluated the decision the specific opinions of Donbas citizens. there will be no investments unless there main one. It is our plan A. of Ukraine to cease fire and supported con- But we cannot and will not transform will be peace. But those who are planning to use crete steps of my peace plan on the settle- Ukraine, which is pretty unanimous on the The peace plan cannot be implemented peaceful negotiations only to kill the clock ment of the situation in the Donbas. issues of unity, territorial structure, lan- without the broad support of residents of and regroup forces must know that we The whole world understands: there is guage and geopolitical orientation, in the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Militants have a detailed plan B. I am not going to no better option than peace. accordance with them. must feel pressure both from Kyiv and local speak of it now, because I believe that our May God help us! So what is the way out of this situation? residents. For example, residents of peace plan will work out. Glory to Ukraine! It is in a broad decentralization of power. Mariupol, the north of the Luhansk region, For the first time in the history of the west of the Donetsk region have had Ukraine, instead of taking a full package of their say, and now they live in peace. business as usual with Russia until Russia powers and fighting, as was usually the It is gangs of mercenaries who paralyzed NATO... comes back into line with its international case, for the expansion of his power, the normal life and left people without a means obligations,” Mr. Fogh Rasmussen empha- newly elected president does the contrary. I of living. I think that even those who had (Continued from page 1) sized. will convey part of my powers to local sacrificed their bodies and souls to create Pavlo Klimkin, and endorsed a package of The ministers also discussed ways to authorities and territorial communities. In shields a few months ago have already additional measures to strengthen strengthen cooperation with partners the first reading, respective amendments to changed their minds today. Ukraine’s ability to defend itself. This around the world and strengthen NATO’s the Constitution can be adopted in a few I understand that not all people are includes the creation of new trust funds to ability to assist partners that need help in weeks. We can count on final adoption ready to perceive or even hear the peace support defense capacity-building in criti- defense and security sector reforms. The already in September. plan under the roar of cannon fire and cal areas such as logistics, command and secretary general said: “we agreed that the Under the new Constitution, we will hold frayed nerves of the whole society. By the control, cyber defense, and to help retired alliance will provide such support more sys- elections to local councils. The councils will way, it is surprising that especially critical military personnel to adapt to civilian life. tematically and more swiftly. We will work form executive committees and elect their were those who did not smell gunpowder “Ukraine has a clear vision for rebuild- on ways to create a pool of military and civil- heads. And it will be they, not appointees and do not know what a real war is. ing its defense and security sector and a ian experts who are ready to deploy when from Kyiv, who will rule the regions and To solve the problem by force is not an clear strategy for resolving the crisis,” the needed and to strengthen coordination with manage local budgets. These budgets will be easy task. It means to sacrifice new and secretary general said. He stressed that other international actors.” substantially increased. Part of taxes will be numerous casualties consciously and President Petro Poroshenko’s peace plan is The foreign affairs ministers met on June redistributed for the benefit of communities, forcedly. To pay a much bigger human price “a major step forward and we fully support 24-25 for ministerial talks. Also on the cities, districts and regions. than the losses we have unfortunately it,” and called on Russia to create condi- agenda was a review of the progress made Decentralization provides for the expan- already suffered today. tions for the implementation of the peace by the four countries that aspire to join sion of the rights of regions on the issues of We must understand the main thing: it is plan, to end its support for separatist NATO: Georgia, Montenegro, Bosnia and historical memory, cultural traditions and not hundreds of people who have been troops, and to stop the flow of weapons Herzegovina, and the former Yugoslav language policy. These issues will never taken hostage by the terrorists, but hun- and fighters across its border. Republic of Macedonia. Secretary General again divide the country. Local communities dreds of thousands of residents who are NATO ministers agreed to maintain the Rasmussen stated, “Let me be clear: NATO’s of the Donbas will have a right to freely use living in the area controlled by the terror- suspension of practical civilian and military door remains open and no third country the Russian language along with the state ists. We, Ukrainian servicemen and politi- cooperation with Russia. “There will be no has a veto over NATO enlargement.” language. Communities will determine cians, think first of all about the fate of civil- themselves to what monuments they should ians in this situation. Otherwise, the terror- Ділимося сумною вісткою з and Luhansk regions, jeopardizing not only родиною, приятелями і знайомими, NEWSBRIEFS fulfillment of the financial plan for gas що в середу, 28 травня 2014 року, exploration, drilling and production, but з волі Всевишнього відійшов у (Continued from page 16) also the functioning of the fields in general,” вічність, проживши 99 років, April and sought treatment in Israel, a company statement reads. Company наш найдорожчий Тато і Дідусь returned to his city on June 17. Mr. Kernes, management said it would appeal to who is confined to a wheelchair, was emo- Naftohaz Ukrainy, the Energy and Coal св. п. tionally greeted by thousands of his sup- Industry Ministry of Ukraine, the porters at Kharkiv international airport. Procurator General’s Office, Internal Affairs Василь Гнатів His doctor, Roman Barak, told Mr. Kernes’ Ministry and Security Service of Ukraine, народжений 21 січня 1915 року supporters that his patient will be able to for them to take action in order to prevent в с. Середпільці на Львівщині, Україна move on his own legs in two months. An suspension of industry operations. To date, unknown attacker shot Mayor Kernes the company has suffered damages esti- У глибокому смутку залишилися: while he was jogging in late April. He was mated at more than 86 million hrv. син - Роман operated on in a Kharkiv clinic and put into Ukrgazvydobuvannia produces 75 percent син - Юрій з дружиною Оленою a medically induced coma. On April 29, Mr. of the gas in Ukraine. (Ukrinform) внучки - Іринка і Катруся Kernes was taken to a hospital in Haifa, Crimean Parliament to be elected ближча і дальша родина в Америці й Україні. Israel, where he underwent two more operations. Mr. Kernes first held a pro-Rus- KYIV – Elections of deputies to the first Парастас був відправлений в понеділок, 2 червня, в похоронному sian stance, but later positioned himself as convocation of “the State Council of the заведенні Union Funeral Home, Union, NJ. largely loyal to the pro-Western govern- Republic of Crimea” are scheduled for Похороннi відправи відбулися в церкві св. Івана Хрестителя в ment in Kyiv. (RFE/RL, based on reporting September 14, in accordance with a June 11 Нюарку, Н. Дж. by UNIAN and Interfax ) decision by the Crimean Parliament. As reported by the Parliament’s press service, Покійний був похований 3 червня на Українському цвинтарі св. Separatists disrupt gas production the decision was taken in accordance with Андрія в С. Бавнд-Бруку, Н. Дж., біля йогo дружини св. п. Ірини Гнатів. KYIV – Separatists seized equipment of the Federal Constitutional Law of March 21, Родина щиро дякує всім за молитви, св. літургії, вислови співчуття та five rigs of PJSC Ukrgazvydobuvannia in the 2014, No. 6-FKZ “On admission to the квіти. Дякуємо всім, хто прибув відправити Покійного в останню путь. Donetsk and Luhansk regions, according to Russian Federation of the Republic of Нехай земля буде Йому легкою, а пам’ять – вічною. a company’s press service from June 11. Crimea and formation of new subjects of “Now, there is a threat of malfunction of the the Russian Federation – the Republic of Вічна Йому пам’ять! drilling rig Burgaz and the state enterprise Crimea and the federal city of Sevastopol.” Пожертви в пам’ять Покійного можна складати на: Shebelynkagazvydobuvannia and complete The deputies in their decision also cited transition of the fields under control of sep- several paragraphs of articles of the „Фонд Майдану“ - United Ukrainian American Relief Committee aratists and, as a result, suspension of Constitution of the Republic of Crimea. (UUARC), 1206 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA 19111 hydrocarbons’ production in the Donetsk (Ukrinform) 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 No. 26-27 No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 19

Soccer against England on June 19 at Arena Lviv as and Congress Center in Shwerin, Germany. part of the Group 6 stage in the FIFA and assistant referees Nataliya Rachynska, The judges scored 97-93, 100-90, 98-92 in • The Ukrainian Premier League Women’s World Cup qualifiers. Olha Maryna• Ukrainian Striletska referee and Kateryna Kateryna Zora, Monzul, were favor of Price. announced in Kyiv on June 12 that 16 teams Odviychuk scored for Ukraine in the 63rd assigned to the final of the UEFA Women’s would play in the upcoming league’s season. minute after England scored two early Champions League at Lisbon’s Estadio do KO) won against American Chris Chatman During a meeting of owners and managers goals in the 11th and 14th minutes by Restelo on May 22. Being appointed to offi- (12-4-1,• Middleweight 5 KO) after Evhen a third-round Khytrov KO (5-0-0, (out of5 of clubs in the league, several options were Casey Stoney and Eniola Aluko, respective- ciate the final, between Tyreso FF and VfL six rounds) on June 6 at Turning Stone considered. The league offered 12 or 16 ly. After six matches played, Ukraine is in Wolfsburg, Ukraine’s soccer representa- Casino in Verona, New York. Khytrov, 25, a teams, with many managers wanting to third place with 10 points in Group 6. tives said, is a sign of Europe’s recognition 2012 Olympic gold medalist who turned pro limit it to 14 clubs. The participants voted to England, which is hosting the tournament of Monzul’s refereeing and UEFA’s recogni- in December, signed a deal on May 29 with include 16 teams in the next season; with this year, tops the group with 24 points tion of Ukrainian referees in general. Prior Mike Tyson’s Iron Mike Productions and Arsenal Kyiv and Tavriya Symferopol out of after eight matches played. Team rankings to the final, she officiated the semifinal of New York-based Fight Promotions. the league, Olimpik Donetsk was bumped in the group include Wales (second place, the Women’s European Championship in up from the First League to the Premier 2013 in Sweden. Oleksandr Gvozdyk (1-0-0,1 KO) defeated League. Sevatsopol remained in the 19 points), Belarus (fourth, 9), Turkey Michael• On Gbenga May 17,(19-15-0, light 19 heavyweight KO) of Ghana Ukrainian championship. The 16th club (fifth, 6), and Montenegro (sixth, 0). Cup title on May 15 in Poltava after defeat- by unanimous decision after six rounds at poses a bit of a sticking point. PFK Ukraine won 7-0 against Montenegro on ing• Donetsk Dynamo 2-1 Kyiv in thewon final. its 10thThe matchUkrainian was Selland Arena in Fresno, Calif. The judges Oleksandriya (Kirovohrad), which ranked June 14 at Arena Lviv; Ukraine lost against England 0-4 on May 8, and tied 1-1 with to be held behind closed doors due to secu- scored 60-54, 60-54, 60-54. second this year in the First League, refused rity concerns, but following mass protests to play in the higher league. Ukrainian pre- Wales on April 9. Ukraine has two wins, in Kyiv at Parliament and at the Football (29-1-0, 10 KO) won by second-round TKO mier league president Vitaliy Danylov was (against Montenegro 4-1 and against Federation of Ukraine offices, the match against• Super Jan welterweight Balog (7-19-1, Dmitrij 2 KO) Nikulin of the to make a final announcement on June 23. Turkey 1-0), with the team’s next matches to be played on August 20 against Belarus, was opened to the public at a safer venue. Czech Republic on May 17 at York Hall in Kyiv scored twice before the end of the first London. On April 19, Nikulin won against France, in the FIFA/Coca-Cola rankings for September 13 against Turkey and September 17 against Wales. half, with Shakhtar defender Olexandr Ryan Toms (13-7-1, 7 KO) after the Briton June.• UkraineUkraine, iswith in 16th915 points, place, surpassed ahead of Kucher deflecting the ball into his own net, retired in the fifth round of 10 at York Hall. France (913), and now ranks ahead of 17 of and Domagoy Vida stunning Shakhtar with Nikulin is ranked 13th by the EBU. the 32 teams participating in the World Cup in Group 5 of the UEFA U-21 championship, with• Ukraine’s four wins, U-21 one drawteam andis in one second loss, place with a header. Shakhtar midfielder Douglas in Brazil. France eliminated Ukraine in the Costa scored in the second half, and in the 4 KO) defeated Cesar David Crenz (21-9-0, World Cup qualifier play-off match. Among 15 goals for and eight against. Ukraine tied 1-1 with Croatia on May 28 and won 5-2 closing minutes a brawl erupted between 13 •KO) Cruiserweight of Argentina Alexander with a fourth-round Usyk (4-0-0, the European national associations, Ukraine the players; one player from each club was TKO (out of eight rounds) on May 31 at is in 10th place. Topping the list were Spain against Liechtenstein on June 4. The team’s next matches are scheduled for September red-carded. The fans, on the other hand, Sport Palace in Odesa, Ukraine. Usyk con- (1,485), Germany (1,300), Brazil (1,242) were better behaved, having organized a trolled the action during the entire fight, and Portugal (1,189). Other top-10 teams 4 against Switzerland and against Liechtenstein on September 8. peaceful march of unity of the two clubs’ dropping Crenz in the third with a massive include Argentina (1,175), Switzerland fans prior to the match. left hook to the chin, then drilled him back (1,149), Uruguay (1,147), Columbia (1,137), to the canvas in the fourth round with a Italy (1,104) and England (1,090). UEFA Euro Cup 2014 in Hungary. Ukraine tops• Ukraine’s Group 1 U-19with teamGroup qualified host England for the Ukrainian Premier League title on May 11, heavy-handed left to the body, ending the the• day Shakhtar its home Donetsk city was won holding its fifth a referen-straight scheduled eight-round fight at 2:12 of the decided to delay a vote on absorbing (second place), Montenegro (third) and Scotland (fourth). After three matches dum on secession. Shakhtar defeated Zorya fourth round. Also that night, super welter- Crimean• On June soccer 7 the clubs Russian that were Football previously Union Luhansk 3-1 in a game played in an empty weight Alexander Spirko (17-0-0, 9 KO) under the Football Federation of Ukraine played, Ukraine had two wins (against Montenegro 4-0, against England 1-0), one stadium in Cherkasy – a neutral city for won by first-round KO (out of 12 rounds) (FFU). The delay came amid opposition both teams – in central Ukraine. against Gyula Vajda (16-6-0, 11 KO) of from the FFU, as well as the recommenda- draw (against Scotland 0-0) and no losses, with five goals for and zero against, and Hungary. Welterweight Khasan tions of FIFA and UEFA. The Russian side 2016 UEFA Euro Cup. Other teams in Group Baysangurov (6-0-0, 1 KO) of Russia defeat- feared that the delay would prevent it from ended with seven points. The final tourna- ment is scheduled for July 19-31, with C include• Ukraine Spain, has drawnSlovakia, Group Macedonia, C in the ed Artem Skonyakov (1-3-0, 0 KO) with a hosting the World Cup in 2018. (FIFA is Belarus and Luxembourg. The finals are to fourth-round TKO (out of six rounds). being petitioned to ban Russia from hosting matches to be played in Szusza Frenec Stadium in Budapest, Puskas Akademia be held in France June 10-July 10, 2016. Previously, on April 26, Usyk defeated Ben the World Cup in 2018.) The Russian Group stage matches are set to begin on Nsafoah (15-10-2, 8 KO) of Germany with a Football Union said that five Crimean clubs Pacho Arena in Felcsut, ETO Park Stadion in Gyor, and Perutz Stadium in Papa. The four September 7 of this year and go through third-round TKO (out of eight rounds) at had been registered as Russian legal enti- October 13, 2015. This will be the first time Konig-Pilsener Arena in Oberhausen, ties, which would entitle them to play in the semi-finalists and the third-placed team in each group will qualify for the 2015 FIFA in the tournament’s history that 24 teams Germany, as part of the undercard fight Russian league. The list of teams includes will compete in 51 matches over 31 days at when heavyweight champion Wladimir former Ukrainian champions Tavriya U-20 World Cup in New Zealand (May 30-June 21, 2015). 10 venues in Bordeaux, Lens, Lille, Lyon, Klitschko defeated Alex Leapai of Australia Symferopol, which has been renamed FC Marseille, Nice, Paris, Saint-Denis, Saint- with a fifth-round KO. Skif Symferopol, as well as FC Sevastopol, Etienne and Toulouse. which was renamed the Black Sea Fleet SC. at the Slovakia Cup 2014 held on May 2. Ukraine• Ukraine’s lost to U-18 Russia team in wonthe final second 0-1 placeafter 0, 10 KO) defeated Turkey’s Selcuk Aydin The Crimea-based clubs are looking into Boxing (26-2-0,• Super 19 lightweight KO) with Viktora 11th-round Postol (25-0- TKO FIFA regulations, which forbid clubs from Olexander Golovin scored a goal in the 28th • Featherweight Vasyl Lomachenko minute. In the group stage, Ukraine finished (out of 12 rounds) on May 17 at the Forum certain countries to take part in any compe- (2-1, 1 KO) scored a 12-round majority arena in Inglewood, Calif. Postol dominated titions on the territory of another state with nine points, with three wins and no decision over previously undefeated Gary losses or draws, and six goals for and two the fight between the top-two WBC super without the permission of both countries’ Russell Jr. (24-1, 14 KO) to win the WBO lightweight contenders, ending the night against. Ukraine won 3-1 against the United soccer associations, FIFA and UEFA. featherweight title on June 21 at the out- with an uppercut against Aydin at 2:52 in Arab Emirates on May 1, won 2-1 against door StubHub Center in Carson, Calif. the 11th round. Postol is ranked in first the hosts, Slovakia, on April 29 and won 1-0 Kyiv due to the Russian-fueled instability in Competition was fierce, with judges scoring place by the WBC, ninth by the WO and against the Czech Republic on April 28. Ukraine’s• Shakhtar Donbas Donetsk region.is playing UEFA, matches the in 114-114, 116-112, 116-112. Lomachenko third by the EBU. European soccer governing body, has ties the record with Thailand’s Saensak finished in second place in Group 7 of the requested that Ukraine relocate matches Muangsurin for winning a world title in his 0, 13 KO) lost by unanimous decision after Elite• InRound the U-17with groupUEFA hoststandings, Portugal Ukraine (top of from the east, where it has become unsafe, third pro fight. During the same fight card, eight• Middleweight rounds against Vitaliy Willie Kopylenko Monroe Jr.(23-0- (16- the group with nine points), Iceland (third to Kyiv or Lviv, which it considers safe. A light heavyweight Vyacheslav Shabranskyy 1-0,6 KO) of the U.S.A. on April 18 at place) and Latvia (fourth place). Ukraine, June 8 friendly match of the U-21 team (9-0-0, 7 KO) won against Michael Gbenga Turning Stone Casino in Verona, Calif. which was eliminated from the tournament, against Latvia in Cherkasy had been moved (19-15-0, 19 KO) of Ghana. Judges scored Judges scored 74-78-73-79-73-79. had six points after three matches, with two to Kyiv. The Ukrainian Cup final between the fight 60-52, 60-52, 59-53. Kopylenko is ranked fourth by the EBU. Dynamo Kyiv and Shakhtar Donetsk that wins (against Iceland 2-0, and against Latvia was planned for Kharkiv was moved to 5-1), and one loss (against Portugal 0-3), 12 KO) won by unanimous decision against Vyacheslav Uzelkov (30-3-0, 19 KO) lost to and has seven goals for and three against. Poltava. Other towns considered unsafe Britain’s• Middleweight Martin Murray Maxim (28-1-1, Bursak 12 (29-3-1, KO) on Geard• On Ajetovic April (24-9-1, 12 light 12 heavyweightKO) of Serbia include Donetsk, Mariupol, Zaporizhia and England won 4-1 on penalties in the final June 21 at Casino de Monte Carlo Salle after a split decision after eight rounds on Luhansk. Some matches for the Ukrainian after tying with the Netherlands 1-1 in regu- Medecin in Monte Carlo, Monaco. Murray April 12 at Ice Palace Terminal in Brovary, league that were scheduled to be played in lation time on May 21 in Malta. retained his WBC silver middleweight title, Ukraine. Judges scored 74-78, 75-77, the east had been moved to the central with judges scoring 119-109, 117-112, 77-76. Light heavyweight Oleksandr regions and played behind closed doors. A defeated Nigeria 2-1 during an international 119-109. Bursak is ranked eighth by the Chervyak (14-3-1, 4 KO) won against coun- decision by UEFA has yet to be made regard- friendly• On Maymatch 22 at Ukraine’s Lobanovsky national Stadium team in WBA and third by the EBU. tryman Artem Redko (20-3-3, 11 KO) by ing Europa League and Champions League Kyiv. Ukraine scored in the 20th minute off a unanimous decision after eight rounds. fixtures, where qualifying-round matches corner kick by Andriy Yarmolenko that was (19-2-0, 13 KO) lost against France’s Nadjib Judges scored 80-73-79-73, 78-74. are to get under way in early July. UEFA has headed in by Ivan Ordets. Nigeria responded Mohammedi• Light heavyweight (34-3-0, 20 Anatoliy KO) by Dudchenko TKO in the Chervyak, who is ranked eighth by the asked that Ukraine officials consider possi- in the 56th minute with a header by Kenneth seventh round of 12 on June 21 in Wilkes- WBA, 15th by the WBO and sixth by the ble alternate venues for their home-game Omeruo after a free kick. Ukraine sealed the Barre, Pa. Dudchenko is ranked third by the EBU, has his next fight on July 26 in Dessau, fixtures. Similarly, following a fire at the deal with another header by Taras IBF and 13th by the WBO. Germany, against Robin Krasniqi (41-3-0, Druzhba Sports Palace in Donetsk, the Stepanenko in the 80th minute to win the 16 KO) of Germany for the light heavy- Donbas hockey club plans to play home game. Nigeria is in second place (with four 6-0, 12 KO) lost by unanimous decision weight WBO Intercontinental Title. games in the KHL in Bratislava or Minsk. points), behind Argentina (six points), in after• Heavyweight 10 rounds againstYaroslav Britain’s Zavorotny David (14- Group F of the FIFA World Cup 2014 in Brazil. Price (17-2-0, 15 KO) on June 7 at the Sport (Continued on page 23)

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writers at the elementary and middle that comes with it.” Tapped for senior position in public diplomacy school level. In addition, Prof. Rudnytzky-Schray has The goal was to help her students contributed to the West Virginia education become better writers. However, her stu- community by serving as an online RESA dents made substantial connections with Pathways Certification Program Instructor their elementary school experience and for state high school teachers, conducting genuinely enjoyed being needed. writing workshops for Cabell County ele- “When our state government funded the mentary schools, serving as the president Pathways program for certifying those of the West Virginia Association of College teaching English out of field, they had to English Teachers, and serving as a writing assume that an individual such as Kateryna mentor to the Yeager Scholars Program, Rudnytzky-Schray existed and that she Marshall’s most prestigious academic stu- would take on this almost impossible task dent merit program. and turn her work into a public good,” said Prof. Rudnytzky-Schray received a B.A. Dr. Jane Hill, professor and English in both German and English from La Salle Department chair. University, an M.A. in British literature from John Van Kirk, an English professor and Georgetown University, and a Ph.D. in colleague, described Prof. Rudnytzky- English from the University of North Schray this way: “Unquestionably a first- Carolina-Chapel Hill. She has been teaching rate teacher, a serious scholar and a gener- at Marshall University since 1996. The ous colleague, authoritative without ever University previously awarded Professor Public Diplomacy Forum being authoritarian, she teaches and writes Rudnytzky-Schray with its top two awards: Tania Chomiak-Salvi speaks on “Innovations in Public Diplomacy” at the NATO from a deep love of her subject matter, a Public Diplomacy Forum on February 10 in Brussels. the Hedrick Outstanding Faculty Award in love of language, and a love of teaching 2013 and the Reynolds Outstanding itself and the relationships with students by Yaro Bihun Warsaw, and counselor for public diploma- Teaching Award in 2009. cy at the U.S. Embassy in Belgium WASHINGTON – The State Department In Washington, Ms. Chomiak-Salvi worked recently announced that Tania Chomiak- in the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Salvi has been appointed to one of the Affairs, the Bureau of European Affairs on Honored for achievements in applied economic geology senior positions in the department dealing NATO issues and on Western Europe, as well with public diplomacy. as in the Bureau of International Information As of June 2, Ms. Chomiak-Salvi, a career Programs on European programs and on Foreign Service officer, has taken over the new media. Before joining the Foreign position of deputy coordinator for pro- Service, she worked on U.S.-Soviet exchange grams in the Bureau of International programs in Ukraine and Russia. Information Programs, which develops Academically, Ms. Chomiak-Salvi has campaigns to engage the public worldwide masters of arts degrees in law and diplo- on foreign policy issues. macy from the Fletcher School, and speaks Her career in the Foreign Service began Ukrainian, Russian, Polish, French, Italian, in 1993 as the press attaché in the newly German and Dutch. established U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan She is married to Lucantonio Salvi, an and continued through various postings in attorney, and they have two children. She Eastern and Western Europe and in the hails from a prominent Ukrainian United States. She was the press officer and American family in Washington. Her moth- humanitarian affairs advisor at the U.S. er, Dr. Martha Bohachevsky-Chomiak, is a Mission to the United Nations in New York, historian associated with the Ukrainian assistant press attaché and assistant cul- Catholic University in Lviv, and her father, tural attaché in London, cultural attaché in Rostyslav Chomiak, is a retired journalist.

Named professor of year Dr. Jessica Kogel, president of the Society for Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc., at Marshall University presents the Robert Dreyer award to Dr. Ihor Kunasz. SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – The Society for the numerous Altiplano salars and consult- CHARLESTON, W.Va. – Dr. Kateryna Mining, Metallurgy & Exploration Inc. ing in the early stages of exploration of sev- Rudnytzky-Schray, an English professor for (SME) honored Ihor Kunasz as the 2013 eral potential lithium brine deposits; join- the Marshall University College of Liberal recipient of the Robert M. Dreyer Award in ing the U.S.G.S. and the Bolivian Geological Arts, received the 2013 Professor of the Year Applied Economic Geology. Established in Service teams to conduct the original eval- Award from the Faculty Merit Foundation 1999, the Dreyer Award recognizes out- uation of the lithium at the Salar de Uyuni, during a banquet held on March 11 in the standing achievements which have been possibly the largest lithium resource in the Great Hall of the Culture Center in Charleston. accomplished through commercial explo- world; joining the specialists of the The Faculty Merit Foundation of West ration or development of metalliferous National Academy of Sciences to partici- Virginia each year honors an outstanding and/or non-metalliferous mineral deposits. pate as a lithium expert in the first scientif- faculty member at a West Virginia college The award was presented during the SME ic expedition to the Zabuye lithium brine or university. The award winner receives a Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City on lake, Tibet; and participating as a member $10,000 cash prize, with smaller awards to February 23-26. of the National Academies of Sciences and the other finalists. The Professor of the Dr. Kunasz started his lithium career Engineering Committee on Nuclear and Year Award is presented with financial sup- port from United Bank. with a doctoral thesis at the Pennsylvania Alternative Energy Systems – Lithium State University on the origin of lithium in Subpanel, tasked to compile the first com- According to Marshall University Dr. Kateryna Rudnytzky-Schray Provost and Senior Vice-President Dr. the Clayton Valley, where Foote Mineral prehensive review of the lithium reserves Gayle Ormiston, “Dr. Schray is well recog- ber address the new class is to offer advice produced the very first lithium carbonate and resources of the world. nized for her gift of connecting with stu- for success, both academic and personal, from brine. Dr. Kunasz served as vice-president- dents of diverse backgrounds and motivat- during that critical first year, an important During his professional career, Dr. South America for Copper and Gold ing them to achieve the highest levels of investment in student well-being, safety Kunasz brought to project development Development, Cyprus Minerals Company performance. The impact of her contribu- and retention.” stage the two lowest-cost lithium reserves and participated in the negotiations and tions to the university, its students and the Prof. Rudnytzky-Schray’s work extends in the world – Silver Peak in Nevada, and development of the first successful post- broader community Marshall serves is beyond the confines of Marshall University. the Salar de Atacama in Chile. At Silver Soviet gold mining venture in the Russian without question significant.” Through work she undertook during a sab- Peak, he developed a hydrological model Far East. Before he retired in 2000, he was Prof. Rudnytzky-Schray feels that next to batical in 2010-2011, she has become an for the basin, which is still valid today. At president of Newmont Uzbekistan Ltd., stepping into a classroom, her favorite part in-demand speaker on using writing in the the Salar de Atacama, his discovery of calci- domiciled in Tashkent. He is an adjunct of the workday is meeting with students in elementary and middle school classrooms um-rich brines resulted in a new brine pro- professor of mining at the University of her office. She was honored to have been to enhance student learning and skills, and cess that replaced the use of costly lime Arizona in Tucson and consults on lithium asked to speak at the Freshman Convocation she regularly works with these students addition. projects with the TRUGroup. for the Marshall University incoming class and teachers in the classroom. She recently Dr. Kunasz’s significant additional Dr. Kunasz has been active in SME for in both 2009 and 2013. She said, “The expanded her efforts by involving her accomplishments include: guiding whole idea behind having a faculty mem- freshman students to work with young Argentineans in their initial evaluation of (Continued on page 27) No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 21

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various jobs and eventually worked his the U.S. Army in 1957-1963. And their A proud veteran way up to becoming a manager and then a father, Michael Yonkovig, served in the U.S. part owner of a successful meat-packing Army during World War I. recalls his service company, Shamokin Packing Co. All of the Yonkovigs have been regis- KULPMONT, Pa. – Michael M. Yonkovig, a Mr. Yonkovig told The Weekly that his tered with the Ukrainian American veteran of World War II who enlisted in the brothers and father also served proudly in Veterans Registration Project (uav.registra- U.S. Army Air Corps while still in high the U.S. Armed Forces. His brother Daniel, [email protected]). school, is proud of his and his family’s ser- an air cadet, was killed at age 19 by light- Now 88 years old, Mickey Yonkovig says vice to the United States. ning during military maneuvers in Raleigh, he remains a devoted reader of The He says he was an eyewitness to history N.C. His tragic death occurred soon after he Ukrainian Weekly and a proud member of during his two years of missions in the had been named commander of his train- Ukrainian National Association Branch 1 in Pacific Theater of Operations, including ing unit. Another brother, Zen, served in Shamokin, the birthplace of the UNA. bomber missions when he saw the devas- tation caused by the atomic bombs dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. As he told The New-Item, a local news- Earns doctorate paper in Shamokin, Pa., “we could see the fallout from the radiation” in Hiroshima in education and “we saw the mushroom cloud” of the CARTERET, N.J. – Lydia Hluszczyk bomb dropped on Nagasaki. (A profile of Michael Yonkovig as a radar operator Singura earned a Doctor of Education the World War II veteran appeared on the during World War II. degree from Walden University this past newspaper’s front page before Veterans December. Not only is this a huge accom- Day 2013.) flew in 23 missions in the Pacific Theater plishment, but it is also a promise fulfilled Mr. Yonkovig, known as Mickey, is the over the course of two years, 1943-1945. to her late father, Joseph Hluszczyk, that he son of Michael and Anna (Bavolack) His decorations and citations include would one day have a doctor in the family. Yonkovig, born on August 26, 1925, in the American Campaign Medal, Asiatic- Dr. Singura is a retired family and con- Shamokin. He enlisted before graduating Pacific Campaign Medal, Philippine sumer science teacher with the Carteret high school, but his induction was post- Liberation Ribbon, Air Medal, World War II Public Schools, in Carteret, N.J. She holds an poned for several months due to his young Victory Medal and Good Conduct Medal. He M.A. in early childhood education from Kean age. He entered the U.S. Army Air Force in was only 20 years old when he was dis- University and a B.S. in home economics Lydia Hluszczyk Singura November 1943. charged. education from James Madison University. The 867th Squadron of which he was a After his service during the war, Mr. After 25 years of teaching, she ran for and manage his business, Zenon Transmissions, member was part of the 494th Yonkovig attended Lehigh University, hop- won a seat on the Board of Education and is in Perth Amboy, N.J. The Singuras are mem- Bombardment Group, or “Kelly’s Cobras” ing to become an engineer, but, according currently the vice-president. bers of Ukrainian National Association (named after its commanding officer, Col. to his son Michael J. Yonkovig, Ph.D., a psy- Dr. Singura is also an active member of Branch 172. Laurence B. Kelly), which was the last B-24 chologist, he suffered from what today is the Ukrainian community. She sits on the Dr. Singura is also a very special grand- Liberator – the main heavy bomber of the U.S. known as PTSD (post-traumatic stress dis- board of the St. Mary Ukrainian Catholic mother to her four grandchildren, with Air Force at that time – bombardment group order), finding it hard, for the first time in Church in Carteret, and is involved in its whom she can often be found with at her to be dispatched from the U.S. during World his life, to concentrate or study. fund-raising efforts. She has been married summer home in Kerhonkson, N.Y., or the War II. As a radar operator Mr. Yonkovig He dropped out of Lehigh, worked at to Zenon Singura for 35 years and helps Soyuzivka pool. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 No. 26-27

Thursday, July 24, 2014 Saturday, July 26, 2014 The Breakers at 9 p.m. The Elms Tent at 11 a.m. Reception Preceding on The Terrace at 7:30 p.m. The Newport Music Festival Extends a Warm Welcome to Ukrainian The Celestial Hundred Prize Winners Concert in Memory of Kyiv’s “Independence Maidan” Martyrs Winner of the 1995 Khmelnytsky International FeaturingНебесна the American Debut of Ukrainian Сотня Bandurist/Vocalist Folk Instruments Competition Larysa Dedyuch Larysa Dedyuch The Newport Debut of Ukrainian Bandurist Winner of the 1993 International Bandurist Competition Roman Hrynkiv Roman Hrynkiv And the North American Debut of Ukrainian Pianist Winner of the 2012 International Competition for Young Pianists Roman Lopatynskyi in Memory of Vladimir Horowitz

ПРОГРАМА КОНЦЕРТУ «НЕБЕСНА СОТНЯ» Roman Lopatynskyi PROGRAM OF THE CONCERT “THE CELESTIAL HUNDRED”

Мелодеклямація – MELODIC RECITATION Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861) Мені однаково – IT IS ALL THE SAME TO ME INDEED 200th Anniversary Written in St. Petersburg prison, May 1847 Larysa Dedyuch and Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Мелодія – MELODY Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Myroslav Skoryk (b.1938) Ой, три шляхи широкії – OH, THREE WIDE ROADS Music by Yakiv Stepovy (1883-1921) Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Lyrics by Taras Shevchenko Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Чи винна голубка – GUILTY DOVE Music by Hnat Khotkevych (1877-1938) Lyrics by Taras Shevchenko Плач Ярославни – LAMENT OF YAROSLAVNA Music by Ivan Kučerenko-Kučuhura (1878-1943) Гуцульська фантазія – HUTSUL FANTASY Lyrics by Taras Shevchenko Larysa Dedyuch, bandura and vocals Веснянка – SONG OF SPRING Пісня вітру – WIND SONG Roman Hrynkiv (b.1969) Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Сюїта №2 «Небесна Сотня» – SUITE NO. 2 “THE CELESTIAL HUNDRED” World Premiere Чотири воли пасу я – I’M SHEPHERDING FOUR OXEN Гуцульська фантазія – HUTSUL FANTASY Ukrainian Folk Song Веснянка – SONG OF SPRING Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Arranged by Roman Hrynkiv (b.1969) Мальви – MALVA (Mallows - a plant) Music and Lyrics by Volodymyr Ivasiuk (1949-1979) Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Larysa Dedyuch, vocals Зоре Моя Вечірня – OH MY BEAUTIFUL EVENING STAR Mykola Lysenko (1842-1912) *INTERMISSION* Words from the poem Princess by Taras Shevchenko (1814-1861) Прелюдіі – PRELUDE from Op. 28 Frédéric François Chopin (1810-1849) PAVANE POUR UNE INFANTE DÉFUNTE (1899) Maurice Ravel (1875-1937) Larysa Dedyuch, vocals Roman Hrynkiv, bandura and vocals Павана (Pavane for a Dead Princess) Павана – PAVANE IN F# MINOR, Op. 50 (1887) Gabriel Fauré (1845-1924) Ой, літає Соколенко – OH THE FALCON FLIES Ukrainian Folk Song Прелюдія сі-мінор – PRELUDE IN B MINOR Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Arranged by Roman Hrynkiv Arranged by Alexander Siloti (1863-1945) Вокаліз – VOCALISE, Op. 34, No. 14 Sergei Rachmanino€ (1873-1943) Пливе кача – FLOATING DUCKLING Lemko National Dirge from Fourteen Songs (1912) Arranged (1951) by Alan Richardson (1904-1978) Arranged by Roman Hrynkiv Прелюдіі – PRELUDES from Op. 23 and Op. 32 Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Larysa Dedyuch, vocals Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Мелодія – MELODY Myroslav Skoryk (b.1938) Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Roman Hrynkiv, bandura *INTERMISSION* Пливе кача – FLOATING DUCKLING Lemko National Dirge Arranged by Roman Hrynkiv Piano Works to be Announced from the Stage Larysa Dedyuch, vocals Roman Hrynkiv, bandura Roman Lopatynskyi, piano Roman Lopatynskyi, piano

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by Eugene A. Luciw comed everyone, thanked them for partici- (Sitch, New Jersey). Wilczak (Sitch), George Lucyszyn (North pating, and reminded them about the Carolina) and Mark Mackiw (Tryzub). HORSHAM, Pa. – Eighty golfers from six many exciting sporting, cultural and social gross, Ulana Warren (New York); first place The sponsor for this year’s event was states competed on June 7 in the Ukrainian events at Tryzub. low• net,Women’s Lesia Hanas champions: (Tryzub). first place low the tournament’s perennial supporter, American Sport Center Tryzub’s annual Joe Homik thanked his committee mem- Fletcher-Nasevich Funeral Home. golf outing. Limekiln Golf Club presented bers – Roman Jarymovych, Andrij Zajac, Joe Homick (Tryzub); second place, Mike Each player received a generous and the players with tremendous conditions, Orest Lesiuk, Bohdan Anniuk, Gene Luciw Zaremba• Men’s (Sitch). low net – “A” flight: first place, thoughtful door prize, and a popular 50/50 enhanced by recent rains and perfect, dry and Alex Woloschuk – for their hard work raffle replenished the pool for next year’s game-day weather with a blue sky, brilliant and dedication. He then proceeded, along Steve Byrnes (Tryzub); second place, Clay tournament with $515. Naturally, an equal sunshine and warm, delicate breezes. with Mr. Anniuk, to announce the winners Belcher• Men’s (Tryzub). low net – “B” flight: first place, amount went to the winner of the draw. After golf, everyone gathered at the in a boisterous awards ceremony. Next year’s golf tournament will take nearby Tryzubivka (Ukrainian American The winners were: place in June at a date to be announced. Sport Center) in Horsham, Pa., for an (Tryzub).• Longest drive: Jarema Kochan (Sitch). (Check Tryzub’s website, www.tryzub.org, awards banquet. Eugene Luciw stood in for place, Todd Hannigan (Tryzub, • Closest to the pin: Todd Hannigan for additional details and for upcoming Tryzub President Danylo Nysch and wel- Pennsylvania);• Men’s low secondgross score place, champions: Walter Wilczak first par 69): Zenon Kos ( Tryzub), Walter events.) • First place (team best ball) (1 under

Bondarenko lost to Indy De Vroome of the competition again in 2017. Donetsk was meeting in Doha, Qatar, with a height of Sportsline Netherlands 2-6, 2-6 in the first-round expected to host the men’s Division B at the 2.27 meters. Protsenko’s personal best was qualifier. Lyudmyla Kichenok lost to U-18 European Championship this year, 2.36 meters in March in Sopot, Poland, at (Continued from page 19) Arantxa Rus of the Netherlands 2-6, 6-4, and the host city has shifted to Bulgaria due the IAAF World Indoor Championships. 2-6 in the first-round qualifier. Kateryna to safety concerns. - (0-0-0, 0 KO) won his professional opening Kozlova defeated Estelle Cascino of France Volleyball als at the IAAF World Race Walking Cup in fight• Lightagainst heavyweight American Mike Oleksandr Montoya Gvozdyk (4-2-1, 6-4, 6-1 in the first round of the women’s Taicang,• Ruslan China, Dmytrenko on May won 3-4. two Dmytrenko gold med Nestor Paslawsky, general manager at 2 KO) on April 12 at the MGM Grand hotel in singles qualifiers, and lost to Heather • won the men’s 20-kilometer race and in the Soyuzivka and a Rutgers-Newark alumnus, Las Vegas. Gvozdyk, a 2012 Olympic bronze Watson of Great Britain 6-4, 2-6, 5-7. Olga team competition, he, with Ihor Hlavan and was the second of three inductees to the medalist, signed a deal with Top Rank pro- Savchuk won against Vera Dushevina of Nazar Kovalenko, won gold in the men’s Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball motions in February, and joins Ukrainian Russia 6-4, 7-5 in the first qualifier round, 20-kilometer team race. The competition Association Hall of Fame in April. Vasyl Lomachenko on the Top Rank roster. and lost to Olivia Rogowska of Australia 2-6, attracted 364 athletes from 50 countries. 3-6 in the second-qualifier round. Elina Paslawsky, who helped the Scarlet Raiders Dmytrenko’s medal was Ukraine’s first toe EIVA championships and NCAA Final Khytrov (3-0-0, 3 KO) won against Svitolina (ranked 33rd) won in the women’s individual medal at the World Race Four appearances in 1977 and 1978, was American• On April Jas 10 Phipps super middleweight(4-2-0,1 KO) Evhenat BB singles first round against Petra Martic of Walking Cup. named to the NCAA All-Tournament Team King Blues Club and Grill in New York. Croatia 5-0 in the first set after the Croatian retired. Lesia Tsurenko defeated Sofia in 1977 as a sophomore. Rutgers-Newark Martial arts dominated a four-year span (1977-1980) ranked amateur female boxer in the 69-kg Arvidsson of Sweden 2-6, 6-0, 6-4 in the • Ukraine’s national Wushu team won as the EIVA champions and NCAA Final weight• Mariia division, Badulina with of Ukraine 1,200 ispoints the top- as first-round qualifier, and lost to Allie Kiick of 106 medals at the European Wushu Four participants. Alex Popovich, who was ranked for the month of April by the the U.S.A. 4-6, 5-7 in the second round quali- Championship in Bucharest, Romania, on head coach of the Rutgers team at the time, Amateur International Boxing Association. fier. Anastasiya Vasylyeva won against May 8-12, which attracted teams from 32 said Paslawsky was “a superior blocker and Other top-10 boxers from Ukraine include Karolina Pliskova of the Czech Republic countries. Ukraine’s participants won 39 spiker… capable of intimidating defensive Liliya Durnyeva (75 kg) with 450 points (ranked 12th) 7-5, 6-3 in the first-round gold, 36 silver and 31 bronze medals, with and offensive play at the net.” Paslawsky and in the 10th spot; Kateryna Shambir is qualifier, and lost to Carina Witthoeft of the team comprising junior and adult was the first volleyball player from the East ranked sixth in the over-81-kg division Germany 7-1, 1-6, 4-6 in the second-round mixed participants. Coast to play for the U.S. men’s national with 450 points; Mykola Butsenko (56 kg) qualifier. Maryna Zanevska won against Fencing Diana Marcinkevica of Latvia 6-0, 6-0 in the team when he competed in the FIVB World is ranked fifth with 1,250 points; Pavlo • Olha Kharlan won the European first-round qualifier, won against Saisai Cup in Tokyo, Japan, in December 1977. Ishchenko (60 kg) in eighth with 800 Champion title in saber fencing for the fifth Zheng of China (ranked 21st) 5-7, 6-2, 6-3 in points; Denys Berinchyk (64 kg) in ninth Beach volleyball time in the individual category. On June 9, the second-round qualifier, won against place with 900 points; Oleksandr Gvozdyk • Laryssa Mereszczak and her partner, in Strasbourg, France, Kharlan defeated Timea Babos of Hungary (ranked third) 7-5, (who was still an amateur in April 1), is Megan Wallin, finished in ninth place at the Ekaterina Dyachenko of Russia 15-12. In 6-2 in the third-round qualifier, and lost to ranked eighth with 750 points in the 81-kg AVP Tour season opener tournament, the the 1/8 final, Kharlan defeated Dina Timea Bacsinszky of Switzerland 1-6, 4-6 in division; and in the over-91–kg division, St. Petersburg Open, in St. Petersburg, Fla., Galiakbarova 15-11, in the quarterfinal she the regular first round. Iegor Plevako is ranked in ninth place with on May 29 through June 1. At the tourna- defeated Yana Egoeryan 15-8. In the semifi- - 550 points. ment, Mereszczak was ranked fourth in nal, Kharlan defeated Rosella Gregorio of nis player who was ranked as the number digs per game (5.14 average) and eighth Italy 15-8. Other Ukrainian fencers repre- Klitschko’s next fight is scheduled for one• ElenaBritish Baltacha, tennis player a Ukrainian-born for nearly three ten with 36 digs total. She won $2,500. The sented at the championship were Olha September• Heavyweight 6 in Hamburg, champion Germany. Wladimir This years, died on May 4 due to illness related Idaho native, who resides in Hermosa Zhovnir, Olena Kravatska (17th place) and upcoming bout is a mandatory IBF title to liver cancer. She was 30 years old. Beach, Calif., plays with a lot of passion Olena Voronina (18th place). defense against Kurbat Pulev (20-0-0, 11 Blatacha won 11 singles titles, made the despite being the shortest (5-foot-7) KO), of Bulgaria. Klitschko (62-3-0, 52 KO) third round of Wimbledon in 2002 and was among the 40 players on the AVP Pro Olympics holds the IBF, WBO, WBA and IBO heavy- a member of Britain’s Fed Cup team of 11 Beach Volleyball Tour. Mereszczak is • The International Olympic Committee weight title belts. years. In 2005 and 2010 she reached the ranked 33rd in the individual AVP wom- (IOC) has set up a $300,000 fund to assist third round of the Australian Open, with a Tennis en’s rankings, 17th on the tour with 150 crisis-affected Ukrainian athletes and called career-high ranking of 49th. Baltacha was points (eight-way tie), and she and her on political leaders to hold a top-level • Ukraine had 15 players – four men diagnosed with a liver condition when she teammate, Wallin, are ranked in ninth peace summit, the IOC announced on May and 11 women – at the French Open tennis was 19 in 2003. Born in Kyiv, she moved to place in the team rankings with 300 points 14. IOC President Thomas Bach said the championship, known as Roland Garros, the United Kingdom at age 5 following the in a four-way tie with three other teams. money would go through the National that was held in Paris on May 25 through transfer there of her professional soccer The next stop of the tour is July 3-6 in Olympic Committee of Ukraine to pay for June 8. Alexander Dolgopolov (ranked 20th star father, Sergei Baltacha, who played for Milwaukee. training and competitions since Russia had for singles) won against Albert Ramos of the 1982 Soviet Union World Cup team and escalated the crisis. Spain 7-6 (7-4), 6-4, 6-1 in the first round Dynamo Kyiv. Athletics of men’s singles. Sergiy Stakhovsky (ranked • High jumper Bohdan Bondarenko Urban climbing 98th) lost to Denis Istomin of Uzbekistan in in women’s singles by the WTA, with 1,390 won first place with a jump of 2.42 meters • Ukraine’s Mustang Wanted, the pseud- the first round of men’s singles 3-6, 4-6, points.• Elina In Svitolinawomen’s is doubles, ranked Olgain 35th Savchuk place at the IAAF Diamond League event Adidas onym of one of the world’s most daring 6-2, 3-6. Sergei Bubka (1,601st) lost to is ranked 61st with 1,418 points, followed Grand Prix at Randall’s Island in New York urban climbers, posted a video clip of his lat- Peter Gojowczyk of Germany 2-9, 2-6, and by Irina Buryachok 76th with 1,066 points, on June 14. This jump equaled the est death-defying stunts that has gone viral. Illya Marchenko (171st) lost to James Yuliya Beygelzimer 81st with 1,003 points, European record that was set by Cuba’s In a clip posted in January that was viewed Duckworth of Australia 6-4, 3-6, 4-6, both Lyudmyla Kichenok 82nd with 978 points, Javier Sotomayor of Cuba in Seville, Spain, by more than 6 million people, he wears no in the first round of the men’s singles quali- Maryna Zanevska 86th with 932 points and on June 5, 1994, (Sotomayor set the world safety harness, dangling off skyscrapers, fiers. Yulia Beygelzimer won against Nadiia Kichenok 97th with 842 points. record high jump at 2.45 meters). tight-rope walking on bridges, scaling vertig- An-Sophie Mestach of Belgium after the Alexander Dolgopolov is ranked 19th in the Bondarenko, 24, is the reigning World inous rooftops and doing one-arm pull-ups Beligian retired before the first-round qual- ATP men’s singles, with 1,680 points. And Champion in the high jump, and was hon- on a giant crane. From these rooftops, dur- ifier, Beygelzimer won against Alexandra Sergiy Stakhovsky ranks 90th with 610 ored as the 2013 Male Athlete of the Year ing the February fighting on Independence Paova of Russia 6-4, 7-6 (10-8) in the sec- points. by Track & Field News magazine. Andriy Square in Kyiv, Mustang shot footage of the ond-round qualifier, Beygelzimer defeated Protsenko finished in third place, behind carnage that was aired on Ukrainian televi- Johanna Konta of Great Britain (ranked Basketball Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar. sion before being screened at the Cannes fourth) 6-7 (5-7), 7-5, 6-0 in the third quali- • The EuroBasket 2015 that was origi- Film Festival. The same fearlessness demon- fier round, and lost to Carla Suarez Suarez nally planned to be hosted by Ukraine will gold at the international track and field strated by Mustang could be seen in the Navarro (ranked 14th) of Spain 5-7, 5-7. be up for grabs until July 31 due to the championships• High-jumper in Andriy Mentgeron-Essonne, Protsenko won actions of protesters who were being shot Nadiya Kichenok (ranked 115th) retired unrest in the country. Three top favorites as France, on May 11. Protsenko cleared 2.226 at. However, he noted that his days of cover- after two rounds against Marina Erakovic alternate hosts are France, Spain and meters. Previously, on May 9, Protsenko fin- ing bloody street battles are over, and he will of New Zealand 2-6, 1-6. Kateryna Turkey. Ukraine has a chance to host the ished in fifth place in the Diamond League focus on his climbing videos. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 No. 26-27

Roman Luzetski Roman Luzetski Eugene A. Luciw awards Coach Ryan Kelly the gold trophy won by The Ukrainian Nationals Lightning – Blyskavka – winners of the gold in the U-15 boys’ bracket. Ukrainian Nationals Metallist U-14 boys. 193 teams compete in Ukrainian Nationals Youth Soccer Tournament HORSHAM, Pa. – Over the Memorial Day weekend, the Ukrainian American Sport Center Tryzub hosted its 13th annual Ukrainian Nationals Soccer Tournament. Youth teams from throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and six other Mid-Atlantic states, as well as four teams from the Toronto-based Ukrainian soccer club Karpaty, entered the competition. Tournament play, in boys’ and girls’ age brackets from Under-8 through Under-18, progressed over the weekend on not only the Ukrainian Nationals’ six home fields at Tryzubivka, but also on many more pitches located at Hatboro-Horsham High School, Kohler Park, Turk Park and Samuel Carpenter Park. The tournament play coordinators used a total of 20 fields. The competition began on Friday night under the lights of two Tryzubivka fields, progressed throughout the day on Saturday and culminated in a long sequence of “finals” on Sunday. Philadelphia singer and songwriter Dan Rendine pro- vided daily live entertainment on Tryzub’s open air balco- ny. A Soccer Moms and Dads Appreciation Night, featuring a popular traditional rock band, Fake Uncle Jack, also high- Players of the Ukrainian Nationals Zapalni confer dur- ing a game. BRACKETS CHAMPIONS FINALISTS u8 Gold Boys Ukrainian Nationals Bohatyri Lower Southampton Dynamo United lighted the event. Hundreds of parents and competitors gathered in the Ukrainian American Sport Center’s club- u9 Gold Boys Upper Freehold/Allentown Fire (NJ) Lighthouse Cyclones house and lighted festival grove and pavilions. The weather u9 Silver Boys Rancocas Valley Red Devils (NJ) Ukrainian Nationals Metalurh Red was simply brilliant throughout most of the weekend. u10 Gold Boys NASA United Manchester United (NJ) Lower Southampton Dynamo United As a tribute to America’s war veterans, to all of those u10 Silver Boys German American Kickers Havoc (NJ) Montgomery Union who paid a price for our freedom, Tryzub lined its drive- way with a sequence of historical U.S. flags, from the u11 Gold Boys Ukrainian Nationals Zoria Black North Union 02 Cannons 13-star version to the current standard. The tournament u11 Silver Boys Yardley Makefield Shamrock Rovers Western Lehigh United 02 Raptors program book and information booths provided thematic u11 Bronze Boys North Union 02 Cannons White Yardley Makefield Sligo Rovers information, as well as information about the Travis Manion Foundation, which supports thousands of U.S. vet- u12 Gold 8v8 Boys Upper Dublin Gunners - PKs in Semi Central Delaware Messi 01 (DE) erans and their families. 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American President Tamara Gallo said [for] half a year, Ukrainian people, millions Meeting... these ideas can be advanced by the expect- Remarks by Obama... of Ukrainian people on the street fighting ed many Ukrainian Americans who will be for now and signing an Association (Continued from page 1) participating in the next Ukrainian Day on (Continued from page 6) Agreement for the European perspective gration into Europe with the help of inter- Capitol Hill scheduled for July 16. two very important issues. We thank you for my country. And I think that the mod- national organizations. Ambassador Motsyk indicated that one for supporting Ukraine in solving our ernization of the country, providing the And as for the United States, the goal of the priority items his embassy is work- Crimea problem. We demonstrate that – reform of the – creating a good investment would be to get its all-encompassing sup- ing on is getting more Ukrainian grain the whole world demonstrates solidarity climate, building on the independent coal port in this effort, he said. exported to the U.S. market. This can be fol- [with] Ukraine in not accepting the aggres- system, providing the energy efficiency and The other discussants – Ukrainian lowed by increased exports of Ukrainian sion in Crimea, in not accepting this whole energy diversification helps [the] Ukrainian National Information Service Director metals, chemicals and other agricultural fake referendum, and not accepting the people to receive [a] membership perspec- Michael Sawkiw Jr. among them – stressed products, he added. annexing of the part of Ukrainian territory. tive for the European Union in [the] very the need to be precise and prioritize. Mr. Ecology and Natural Resources Minister And all the time we will demand restoring near future after [a] successful program for Sawkiw said the needs of Ukraine’s defense Mokhnyk joined the discussion at the law and order and withdraw[ing] the for- modernization, with the strong assistance and military should be placed atop that Embassy of Ukraine after returning there eign troops from the Crimean territory. of the United States of America. from the “Our Ocean” international confer- agenda. And also, I think it is very important that I thank you very much for that. And I ence at the U.S. State Department, which Nadia Diuk, vice-president of the the United States support the European think this was [a] very fruitful and effective focused on water management and the con- National Endowment for Democracy, in aspiration of the Ukrainian people. That is negotiation. turn, noted that short- and long-term servation of the oceans. In his brief remarks needs, as well as structural issues, should at the Embassy, he spoke about Ukraine’s be identified and appropriately dealt with. continuing clean-up operations at the site of And Ukrainian Congress Committee of the Chornobyl nuclear disaster of 1986. FACT SHEET

On the international level, the ceasefire U.S. security assistance to Ukraine Ukraine constrained... works to exempt Russia from any responsi- The fact sheet below was released by communications equipment, vehicles bility for this conflict. Russia has initiated a (Continued from page 2) the White House, Office of the Press and non-lethal individual tactical gear). multi-dimensional war against Ukraine; Secretary, on June 4. - Almost unaided by the West, Ukraine but the ceasefire has been negotiated with chased and delivered 20-person shelters, has not been able from its own resources to Russia’s protégés in a co-equal position The United States is working to bol- sleeping• To date,bags, fuel Embassy filter adapters, Kyiv has barbed pur keep up with Russia’s escalation at the level with Ukraine’s legitimate forces. Such ster Ukraine’s ability to secure its bor- wire, patrol flashlights, perimeter alarm this has reached. Instead of Russia “de- equivalence bolsters Russia’s misrepresen- ders and preserve its territorial integrity systems, fuel pumps, concertina wire, escalating” this war (the Western leaders’ tation of this conflict as an internal and sovereignty in the face of Russian vehicle batteries, spare tires, binoculars, idle hope without serious action), Ukraine Ukrainian conflict (see Eurasia Daily occupation of Crimea and a concerted excavators, trucks, generators, food stor- finds itself constrained to “de-escalate” its Monitor, June 17). If successful, this misrep- effort by Russian-backed separatists to age freezers, field stoves and communi- own legitimate defense through this unilat- resentation can usher in another, protract- destabilize eastern Ukraine. President cations gear to the Ukrainian State eral ceasefire. ed frozen conflict-type situation, with two Obama has approved more than $23 mil- Border Guard Service, for use in moni- The Kremlin welcomes this ceasefire for “internal parties to the conflict” negotiating lion in additional defensive security toring and securing their borders. a number of reasons. forever under some international media- assistance since early March. Senior leader engagement Militarily, the ceasefire at this time plays tion, including Russia as an influential This assistance includes: in favor of the Kremlin’s protégés. external arbiter. - Politically, it gives the Kremlin and “neu- provision of body armor, night vision cials met with their Ukrainian counter- tral” players such as the OSCE the opportu- The article above is reprinted from goggles,• A new and tranche additional of $5 communications million for the parts• On in KyivApril for 1, bilateralsenior U.S. defense defense consul offi- nity to equate Russia’s proxy forces with Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from equipment. This is in addition to the tations, during which they held substan- Ukraine’s legitimate forces as “parties to its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, approximately 300,000 Meals Ready to tive discussions on regional security, the conflict.” www.jamestown.org. Eat (delivered in March), as well as assis- defense cooperation and areas for tance for the provision of materiel using growth in the U.S.-Ukraine defense rela- Foreign Military Financing to support tionship. Ukraine’s armed forces with medical supplies, service member equipment Ukrainian counterparts in Kyiv in early (e.g., helmets, sleeping mats, water puri- June• Senior to discuss defense ongoing officials U.S.-Ukraine met with fication units), explosive ordnance dis- defense cooperation and U.S. support to posal equipment and handheld radios. Ukraine’s defense reform efforts.

Cooperative Threat Reduction funding to Command will hold a general/flag officer support• The UnitedUkraine’s States State also Border has allocated Guard steering• In group early meeting June, U.S. with European Ukrainian Service with supplies (e.g., clothing, shel- counterparts in Kyiv to set the strategic ters, small power generators and hand direction for future military-to-military fuel pumps, engineering equipment, cooperation.

saxophonist, who received a music degree Pro-Putin... from the Gnessin Institute of Music in Moscow and holds a master’s degree in (Continued from page 9) music from Boston University. Brandeis concert given by a number of Ukrainian math professor Dmitry Kleinbock, who musicians, including Pavlo Gintov, who is earned his master’s at Moscow Gubkin finishing his doctorate in piano at the University and doctorate at Yale, also Manhattan School of Music and who stud- offered a few pieces on the piano. ied in Kyiv and at the Moscow State At the beginning of the musical portion Conservatory; Prof. Noam Elkies who was of the Festival, Iurii Kryvanych took to the regarded as a child prodigy in math, chess stage and called for a minute of silence in and piano, studied at Columbia and now honor of the 49 members of the Ukrainian teaches math at Harvard; Natasha Dukach, armed forces killed when their plane was a violinist, leader of a musical group shot down while attempting to land at the (Natasha Folk), and an events planner who Luhansk airport. That was immediately fol- is a graduate of Belgorod State College, lowed by a concert rendition of the holds a graduate degree from the Kharkiv Ukrainian national anthem by Mr. Gintov. Institute of Arts and Industrial Design and Among the pieces played were studied at the Kyiv State Conservatory; “Revolutionary Etude” by Chopin, “Hopak” Halyna Kryvanych, pianist, who studied at by Mussorgsky and “Melody” by Skoryk, the Children’s Music School and the works by Beethoven, Schumann and Solomiya Krushelnytsky Music College in Scriabin; as well as arrangements and Ternopil, the Odesa State Music Academy improvisations of various Ukrainian folk and the Kyiv National University of Culture; songs. Victoria Razumov-Learn, pianist and child- Jeremy Eichler pointed out in an article care specialist, who studied at the St. in The Boston Globe: “In Russia, music and Petersburg State Conservatory, the politics have long been intertwined. When University of Tennessee and Stony Brook today’s Russian artists are courted by the College, majoring in piano performance; Kremlin precisely because of their cultural Tony Wolff, guitarist, who studied at Brown eminence, these musicians shouldn’t be University and teaches music at Salem surprised when the Kremlin’s actions then State University; and Andrei Sobchenko, follow them far away from home.” No. 26-27 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 27

July 11-13 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, July 23-26 Ukrainian Food and Fun Festival, St. Mary Ukrainian Kerhonkson, NY www.soyuzivka.com McKees Rocks, PA Orthodox Church, www.ukiefestrox.com July 12 Concert, featuring cellist Wanda Glowacka and pianist July 23-27 67th Ukrainian Orthodox League Convention, St. Andrew Jewett, NY Larysa Krupa-Slobodyanik, Grazhda Concert Hall, www.grazhdamusicandart.org South Bound Brook, Metropolia Center of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of NJ the U.S.A., www.uol.orthodoxws.com or 732-356-0090 July 12 Ukrainian Festival, St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Parma, OH Cathedral, www.stvladimirs.org July 26 Concert, with music performed by the Grazhda Chamber Jewett, NY Ensemble, Grazhda Concert Hall, July 16 Ukrainian Day advocacy event, Ukrainian National www.grazhdamusicandart.org Washington Information Service, 202-547-0018 or [email protected] July 16-20 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Cultural Institute, Dickinson July 26-July 31 Courses in Ukrainian Folk Arts, with instruction by Sofika Dickinson, ND State College, www.ucitoday.com or 701-486-1486 Jewett, NY Zielyk and Anna Bachynsky, Grazhda Concert Hall, www.grazhdamusicandart.org July 18 Film screening, “Hardship to Freedom,” Ukrainian Cultural Dickinson, ND Institute, Beck Auditorium at Dickinson State University, July 27 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, Ukrainians of Buffalo and www.ucitoday.com or 701-486-1486 Buffalo, NY Western New York, www.ukrainiansofbuffalo.com July 19 Ukrainian cabaret night, featuring violinist Inessa August 1-3 Canada’s National Ukrainian Festival, Selo Ukraina, Lehighton, PA Tymochko-Dekajlo and the Kazka Folk Ensemble, Dauphin, MB www.cnuf.ca www.ukrhomestead.com or 215-657-1758 July 19-20 Ukrainian Days Festival, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian August 2 Concert, with music performed by the Grazhda Chamber Johnson City, NY Orthodox Church, www.stjohnuoc.com or 607-729-1729 Jewett, NY Ensemble, Grazhda Concert Hall, www.grazhdamusicandart.org 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 August 2-4 Servus Heritage Festival, Ukrainian Pavilion, William from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Edmonton Hawrelak Park, [email protected] or and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 780-488-3378

as president of the society. He is a distin- and SME annual meetings and has lectured Ukrainian and Russian. Honored for... guished member of the society and the on lithium at Chinese, Argentinean and SME is a professional society whose 1988 recipient of the prestigious AIME Hal Chilean Universities. more than 15,000 members represent all (Continued from page 20) Williams Hardinge Award for outstanding He was born of Ukrainian parents in professions serving the minerals industry more than four decades, serving as chair of achievements in the exploration and devel- France, where he completed his formal in more than 100 countries. SME members the Philadelphia Section, chair of the opment of lithium brines. He has presented high school education and emigrated to the include engineers, geologists, metallurgists, Industrial Minerals Division and, in 1998, papers on lithium at a number of symposia U.S in 1958. He is fluent in French, Spanish, educators, students and researchers. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 29-JULY 6, 2014 No. 26-27

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Saturday, July 5 to present this all-Canadian program fea- turing the music and works of Ukrainian NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Dnipro Canadian composers and arrangers: Serhiy Ensemble of Edmonton, Alberta, is cele- Eremenko, Yuri Fiala, Roman Hurko, brating six decades of choral music excel- Oleksander Koshets, Larysa Kuzmenko, lence with “Musical Kaleidoscope,” its 60th Zenoby Lawryshyn, Denise Lucyshyn, anniversary concert, to be presented at 3 Joanna Estelle-Storoschuk and Willi p.m. at the Ukrainian Institute of America, Zwozdesky. For more information visit the 2 E. 79th St. at Fifth Avenue. Dnipro is website http://www.dniprochoir.com/. proud to present this all-Canadian pro- The UAYA resort is located at 8853 Route gram featuring the music and works of 209, Ellenville, NY 12428. Ukrainian Canadian composers and arrangers: Serhiy Eremenko, Yuri Fiala, Friday, August 22 Roman Hurko, Oleksander Koshets, Larysa WILDWOOD CREST, N.J.: The Kuzmenko, Zenoby Lawryshyn, Denise Khmelnychenky Plast fraternity is spon- Lucyshyn, Joanna Estelle-Storoschuk and soring an all-ages charity dance at the Willi Zwozdesky. For more information Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center. visit Dnipro’s website at http://www.dni- The 10th anniversary “zabava” opens at 7 prochoir.com/. p.m. with dance music at 7-7:30 p.m. The Sunday, July 6 “Party Ptashat” kids dance will be held at 7:30-9 p.m., hosted by “The Bratchyks.” The ELLENVILLE, N.Y.: The Ukrainian Dnipro teen “Club Crest” “vechirka” with the Ensemble of Edmonton, Alberta, is cele- “Chabz Brothers DJ’s” will follow at 9:30 brating six decades of choral music excel- p.m. Admission: kids and students, $5; lence with “Musical Kaleidoscope,” its 60th adults age 23 and over, $10. For more anniversary concert, to be presented at the information contact Adrian Horodecky, Ukrainian American Youth Association’s [email protected]. Proceeds go toward (UAYA) Nadiya Ye! festival. Dnipro is proud Plast camps.

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Film Festival at the 8th Annual Soyuzivka Ukrainian Cultural Festival

12 pm – 6 pm, Saturday, July 12th, 2014 Veselka Hall at Soyuzivka

Showing a collection of short films dedicated to Ukraine’s Euromaidan Revolution: 12 pm – The stories that told the world about Ukraine’s Revolution 2 pm – The Best of Maidan; stories of inspiration 4 pm – Maidan and the Ukrainian National Anthem 5 pm – “Nebesna Sotnia - Heavenly Hundred. FREE The Winter that Changed us All” by Babylon ‘13 ADMISSION