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ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXIII No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 $2.00 Congressional Ukrainian Caucus Europeans keep sanctions introduces resolution calling for release of Savchenko amid growing terrorist attacks by Zenon Zawada WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. Sander Levin (D-Mich.), Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Michael Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), – European leaders decided Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), and Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) – all mem- this week to pursue extending existing bers of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus – on sanctions against Russian politicians January 26 introduced a bipartisan resolution calling for and enterprises, and to consider a new the release of Ukrainian fighter pilot and member of round after the deadliest attack on civil- ’s Parliament Nadiya Savchenko. This resolution ians in Ukraine thus far that occurred in is part of the global community’s effort to bring atten- the city of on January 24. tion to her plight and demand her immediate release. The ’s Foreign “We continue to call on Russian authorities to Ministers Council voted on January 29 immediately release Nadiya Savchenko from custody. to recommend extending - We are gravely concerned by reports of her ill health related sanctions until September and since the commencement of a hunger strike on imposing new economic sanctions. The December 14, 2014, now into its seventh week. We are day before, the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe (PACE) voted to equally troubled by Ms. Savchenko’s lack of access to Nikolay Ryabchenko/UNIAN her counsel and adequate medical attention. We extend sanctions restricting Russian activity in the organization until the end The result of rockets fired by forces of the People’s Republic into demand that Russia abide by its international obliga- residential areas of Mariupol on January 24; 31 residents were killed and of April. tions and the rule of law, and we join the over 100 were injured. Department of State in calling for Nadiya Savchenko’s The measures were welcomed by immediate release,” said Rep. Sander Levin, co-chair of Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs Ministry and “We need to try to resolve the crisis Council recommendations, which both the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. its PACE delegation, which fiercely lob- by means of combining sanctions with cited the direct responsibility of the “The transnational abduction of Nadiya Savchenko bied for them amid intense Russian dialogue, otherwise we will end up Russian government. It was also con- by pro-Russian militants and subsequent unlawful efforts to lift them. Yet, the Europeans under threat of a more serious mili- demned by U.S. Secretary of State John detention in Russia is clear a violation of her human have begun to reveal doubts about tary conflict,” he added. Kerry, who also blamed the Kremlin rights. It is simply unacceptable that Nadiya Savchenko their sanctions approach, which so far The consideration of new sanctions for the Mariupol violence. has been held in isolation awaiting her day in Russian has only restrained, not deterred, was prompted by the January 24 Their claim of Russian involvement court for seven months. The time is now for Russia to Russia’s military aggression and ter- morning terrorist attack by pro-Rus- was confirmed by audio-recordings release Nadiya Savchenko and allow her to freely return rorism in Ukraine. sian forces on a residential neighbor- released on the day of the attack by to her family in Ukraine,” said Rep. Bill Pascrell. “If new sanctions helped us to hood of Mariupol, a key port city in the the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), resolve the crisis, then I would be in “It’s clear President [Vladimir] Putin has no interest that remains under which proved that pro-Russian terror- favor of further sanctions. However, I in reconciling the violence Russia has brought to Ukrainian government control. As a ists aimed to inflict damage on a resi- doubt that the crisis can be resolved result, 31 residents were killed and dential area. Ukraine. Despite signing the Protocol, Russia with new sanctions,” European more than 100 were injured. The SBU also confirmed that a continues to imprison Nadiya Savchenko in . Parliament President Martin Schultz The attack was condemned by the Russian citizen was among the attack- Today’s resolution makes the opinion of the U.S. said in a January 28 interview with an January 28 PACE resolution and the Congress clear, we stand with Ukraine and demand Austrian television network. January 29 EU Foreign Ministers (Continued on page 17) that Ms. Savchenko be released,” said Rep. Quigley. Washington events honor Ukraine’s unity, protest Russian terror, support Savchenko

by Yaro Bihun WASHINGTON – Hundreds of came together at three events here to honor Ukraine’s his- toric struggle for its unity and independence, and to express their support for Ukraine’s current fight against Russia’s attempt to undermine it again. The series of gatherings began on Friday, January 23, when the Embassy of Ukraine hosted an evening reception honoring Ukraine’s historic 1919 “Day of Unity.” It was fol- lowed by two demonstrations: in front of the White House on Sunday afternoon, January 25, in support of Ukraine’s current fight against Russian aggression, and on Monday, January 26, in front of the Russian Embassy, demanding the release of Nadiya Savchenko, the Ukrainian military pilot imprisoned in Russia who has been on a hunger strike since mid-December. In his remarks at the Day of Unity reception at the embassy, Ambassador Alexander Motsyk noted that the January 22, 1919, signing of the “Akt Sobornosty,” which for Paul Hadzewycz With American and Ukrainian flags and anti-Putin placards in hand, Ukrainian demonstrators gather in front of (Continued on page 18) the White House on January 25. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 No. 5

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Lavrov unilaterally reinterprets Rada labels Russia as “aggressor state” Europe (PACE) is no grounds for the release of Lt. Nadiya Savchenko, a KYIV – Ukraine’s Parliament on January Ukrainian pilot who is in the seventh week 27 adopted a statement branding Russia an ceasefire agreement with Ukraine of a hunger strike in a Russian jail. Aleksei “aggressor state,” a move that deputies hope Pushkov told journalists on January 26 that will pave the way for punishment under by Vladimir Socor ment in any conceivable way. Mr. Lavrov is PACE’s demands for the release of Lt. now linking it to Russia’s implementation of international law. The also Eurasia Daily Monitor Savchenko “have no legal grounds” because the armistice agreement, as a new pretext voted that day to define separatist self- she is accused of a crime committed before German Chancellor had for stonewalling on implementation. styled “people’s republics” in the eastern she was elected to Ukraine’s Parliament. He hoped to see the Minsk armistice process Mr. Lavrov misquoted the Minsk armistice regions of Donetsk and as “terror- spoke after PACE granted Lt. Savchenko rehabilitated at the Normandy Group’s agreement as, in his own words, “envisaging ist organizations,” and to appeal to the inter- immunity and PACE members said that sta- January 21 meeting in (see Eurasia a special status for the territories of the pro- national community for additional nonlethal tus obligates Russia to release her immedi- Daily Monitor, January 22, 23). Prefacing claimed Donetsk and Luhansk people’s military aid and stronger sanctions against ately. Lt. Savchenko won a seat in the that meeting of the German, French, republics.” In fact, the agreement (September Russia. Russian Deputy Foreign Affairs Verkhovna Rada in October 2014 and was Russian and Ukrainian ministers of foreign 5, 2014) never mentions those “republics” or Minister Grigory Karasin called the named as a member of its PACE delegation. affairs, Ms. Merkel declared: “The Minsk their “territories.” Moscow, meanwhile, Ukrainian statement “thoughtless and irre- (RFE/RL, based on reporting by TASS and agreement remains, of course, the basis for demands negotiations on a “special status” sponsible,” and said it was aimed at blocking Interfax) talks. All partners, including Ukraine and (so as to legalize the secession process) while efforts to end the conflict between govern- dragging out the negotiations on the unful- Russia, continue adhering to the Minsk ment forces and pro-Russian rebels that has EU mulling “terrorist” designation filled military terms of the ceasefire. agreement, and I hope that this will remain killed more than 5,000 people in eastern Russian and proxy forces currently con- so” (Bundeskanzlerin.de, January 21). Ukraine since April 2014. (RFE/RL) BRUSSELS – According to January 28 That statement overlooked the evidence trol a 300-kilometer section of what is legal- news reports, European Union officials are that Russia had de facto scuttled the ly the Ukrainian side of the Russia-Ukraine Poroshenko to Putin: Free Savchenko considering designating pro-Russian sepa- September 2014 Minsk agreements soon border. The armistice agreement envisages ratists in “terrorists” as OSWIECIM, – Ukrainian President after their signing. But, even as Ms. Merkel securing that border under monitoring by they prepare potential fresh sanctions has called on his Russian was grasping at straws in Berlin, Russian the Organization for Security and against Moscow over its role in the Ukraine counterpart to release the Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei Lavrov Cooperation in Europe (OSCE). Mr. Lavrov, crisis, diplomatic sources in Brussels say. however, is setting a chain of preconditions jailed Ukrainian pilot Nadia Savchenko. Mr. overtly reneged on the Minsk armistice The addition of Ukraine’s self-styled break- to perpetuate the existing situation: “To Poroshenko told Polish media on January terms, in a public statement in Moscow. This away “people’s republics” of Donetsk and determine who shall control the full length 27 that he had sent a letter to Mr. Putin with move not only pre-determined the Berlin Luhansk to the EU’s list of designated ter- of that border, and in what ways, will only be the appeal. (Mr. Poroshenko and his wife, Dr. meeting’s failure, but pushes the Normandy rorist organizations is “under serious con- possible after a final political settlement [of Maryna Poroshenko, were taking part in process to the brink of irrelevance. sideration,” according to two EU diplomats. the conflict], and after the fulfillment of yet commemorations of the 70th anniversary of Mr. Lavrov used the familiar techniques While the move is mainly symbolic, it would another part of the Minsk armistice, namely the liberation of the Auschwitz-Birkenau of: 1) setting new or extraneous precondi- subject the rebel group to asset freezes and granting the Donetsk and Luhansk people’s concentration camp. Traveling with the tions to Russian implementation of the prohibit them from accessing financial ser- republics a guaranteed special status, as president and the first lady to the ceremony signed agreement; 2) unilaterally imposing vices – such as bank accounts – in the bloc’s well as security guarantees to the political were a former prisoner of the concentration a certain sequence in addressing various member states. The asset freezes have in a structures representing these territories. camp, Anastasia Huley, 90, and a participant stipulations over time, thus postponing sense already occurred, however, since the Kyiv must adopt such a legal act.” These are of the battle for the liberation of Auschwitz- indefinitely Russian compliance with the self-proclaimed leaders of the two separat- preconditions to Russia’s merely discussing Birkenau, Mykola Karpenko, also 90.) Lt. core of the agreement; and 3) misquoting the matter of securing that border. ist regions are already on the EU’s asset Savchenko was captured by pro-Russian the agreement’s wording, with a sense of Meanwhile, Russia is inviting the OSCE to freeze/visa ban list. The two rebel groups, separatists in eastern Ukraine last June and impunity reflecting Russia’s military negotiate border-monitoring arrangements which Western governments say are sup- taken to Russia, where she is imprisoned, supremacy in the conflict theater. with the two “people’s republics.” According ported by Russia, could be slapped with the awaiting trial on charges of complicity in the Mr. Lavrov was speaking at his start-of- to Mr. Lavrov, “the matter of OSCE border designation as part of a new round of sanc- killing of two Russian journalists during the year press conference, his traditional net- monitoring can be resolved even now, if the tions targeting Moscow and that are likely assessment review of Russian foreign poli- conflict in eastern Ukraine – charges she OSCE is interested. Let the OSCE negotiate to be adopted by EU leaders at a summit in cy. Ukraine, and the Minsk ceasefire agree- denies. To protest her detention, Lt. with those who are currently in control of Brussels next month. But securing consen- ment specifically, featured front and center Savchenko has gone on a hunger strike, now the border-crossing points on the Ukrainian sus among the EU’s 28 member states on a in his remarks (Interfax, RIA Novosti, in its second month. (RFE/RL, based on side.” This formulation stops short of an new round of broad economic sanctions January 21, 22). reporting by Reuters) open repudiation of Ukraine’s sovereignty; will be difficult given a new Russia-friendly First, he introduced a new political con- but at the same time proposes arrange- Russian deputy on Savchenko case government in Greece and other EU coun- ditionality, implying that it would take pre- ments to prevent Ukraine from exercising cedence over the existing armistice terms: tries wary of imposing harsher measures on that sovereignty and empowering the seces- STRASBOURG, – A senior Russian Moscow, diplomatic sources in Brussels say. “Today’s most urgent priority, unquestion- sionist authorities instead. lawmaker says immunity granted by the ably, is the launching of a direct dialogue None of this should have come as a sur- Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of (Continued on page 14) among all political forces in Ukraine, so as to prise. Russia had overtly derailed the Minsk discuss and agree on the country’s constitu- armistice agreements during the OSCE’s tional structure.” This allusion to Ukraine’s year-end meeting in Basel. There, Mr. Lavrov “federalization” is standard fare, but the FOUNDED 1933 matter is not a part of the armistice agree- (Continued on page 4) The Ukrainian Weekly An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Yearly subscription rate: $90; for UNA members — $80. U.S. to provide Ukraine Periodicals postage paid at Caldwell, NJ 07006 and additional mailing offices. (ISSN — 0273-9348) $2 B in loan guarantees The Weekly: UNA: RFE/RL billion euros ($2.1 billion U.S.) to strength- Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 644-9510 Tel: (973) 292-9800; Fax: (973) 292-0900 en Ukraine’s economy. 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Weathering bone-chilling weather in Ottawa, the carol- ers arrived at 24 Sussex at 6 p.m. They greeted Laureen Harper with the traditional Ukrainian Christmas greeting, “Khrystos Narodyvsia,” and then asked “Do you welcome carolers?” Mrs. Harper invited the group into her home and the carolers sang “Dobryi Vechir Tobi.” The carolers then the World, a New Event). performedThis was “Pofollowed Vsiomu by Svitua traditional Stala Novуna” Ukrainian (Throughout Christmas greeting, a “vinshuvannia,” recited in English by Michael Reshitnyk. The choir then continued the performance with “Na Sviatyi Vechir” (On Holy Night), followed by “Shchedryk” (known in English as “Carol of the Bells”) and “Shchedryi

Vechir, Dobryi Vechir.” UCC The carolers concluded by offering their Christmas Ukrainian Canadian carolers at the residence of the prime minister of . Seen in the center is Prime Minister greetings. Mrs. Harper graciously provided hot chocolate, ’s wife, Laureen Harper. tea and homemade “rohalyky” to the carolers. The caroling was organized by the National Office of the Katruszenko; the group included Ostap Pruchnicky, Oleh Demian Snih, Bohdan Nakoneczny, George Replansky, Ukrainian Canadian Congress. Belkin, Daniel Lega, Volodymyr Katrushenko, Marko Lukash Monczak, Michael Koros, Walter Bernyck and The carolers performed under the direction of Olya Yanishevsky, Andriy Sawchuk, Mr. Reshitnyk, Tom Tytor, Mykhailo Dutka (Father Demian). Canadians assist in delivery of military gear for Ukraine KYIV – To mark the arrival of Canadian the Ukrainian business community. The UCC Ukraine on November 28. Thousands of Revolution of Dignity in Ukraine from its non-lethal aid to the Ukrainian military via thanked and recognized Roman Sawycky items were unloaded from the transport first days in November 2013 and its mem- transport plane, the Ukrainian Canadian and Bryan Disher for their contribution. The plane to a central army warehouse, massive bers donated their time to shoot, edit and Congress collaborated with Babylon ‘13 to Canadians worked in tandem with inventory counts were undertaken, all produce this film (the six-and-a-half-minute produce a film highlighting the cooperation Ukrainian volunteers led by Bohdan overseen by volunteers. Within a week of film may be viewed at https://www.you- between the Ukrainian Canadian communi- Kovalev, a member of the Volunteer Council the plane landing in Ukraine, boots, jackets, tube.com/watch?v=l5-fHMa3Kkk& ty and the government of Canada to ensure appointed by Ukrainian President Petro pants and gloves were already being worn feature=youtu.be). that these desperately needed military Poroshenko and overseen by Yuriy Biryukov by soldiers in forward bases prior to UCC President Paul Grod said, “We wish grade winter uniforms, boots and other and David Arakhamia, who are assisting the deployment to the frontlines,” she noted. to thank the government of Canada for its assistance reached Ukrainian soldiers on Ukrainian government in reforming the “Our volunteers look forward to meeting unwavering commitment to Ukraine during the front lines. Ministry of Defense. the next shipment of Canadian non-lethal these challenging times precipitated by According to a January 9 news release, “What impressed us most was how aid that is arriving by ship this week in Russia’s invasion and occupation of Crimea the Ukrainian Canadian Congress (UCC) quickly the aid was sent to Ukraine by the , Ukraine,” Ms. Koszarny added. and the Russian-led and sponsored aggres- requested that Canadian volunteers partici- Canadian government then deployed by the This short film documents the arrival of sion in Eastern Ukraine. The Ukrainian pate in this mission, and they served under Ukrainian Defense Ministry and volunteers the aid in Kyiv, then distribution to one of Canadian community applauds the princi- the stewardship of Canada’s Ambassador to to soldiers in need of warm clothing,” stated the army bases, to the soldiers of the 93rd pled stance adopted by Canada in its sup- Ukraine Roman Waschuk. Ms. Koszarny. “The aid was announced by Battalion stationed outside of port of Ukraine. I would like to express our Lenna Koszarny, chair of the UCC Ukraine Canadian Defense Minister Rob Nicholson Dnipropetrovsk, prior to their deployment sincere gratitude for this much-needed Advisory Council, led the Canadian volun- on November 26 [2014]; the transport to the frontlines. Babylon ‘13, a Ukrainian non-lethal aid, training and other support teers, who are long-term, active members of plane left the next day and arrived in art collective, began documenting the provided to the Ukrainian military.”

OBITUARY Quotable notes “Corruption alienates and angers citizens, which can cause Michael Komichak, noted radio host, them to lose faith in the state, or, worse, fuel political instability and violent extremism. “Just look at Ukraine. The protesters on Maidan had many community leader in Pittsburgh, 95 grievances, but one of their most pressing – part of what drove PITTSBURGH – Michael Komichak, a prominent Ukrainians into the streets in frigid temperatures – was that ethnic radio broadcast personality who had been the they were fed up with the sleaze, graft and cronyism that had host of Pittsburgh’s Program since been robbing the country of its promise for far too long. They July 1950, died on December 28, 2014. He was 95. resented a kleptocratic regime parading around in democratic The Ukrainian Radio Program in Pittsburgh, now in trappings. its 65th year of continuous service to the Ukrainian “Nominal ‘public servants’ like [Viktor] Yanukovych and his American community in western Pennsylvania, east- cronies not only enriched themselves at the cost of schools, ern Ohio and northern West Virginia, is heard each roads and hospitals, but they also weakened public institutions Sunday at 1-2 p.m. on Radio Station WPIT-AM (730), and can be heard on the Internet at www.wpitam.com. and created wormholes in key sectors like energy and the Mr. Komichak, a noted Ukrainian American commu- media that malicious actors continue to exploit. Corruption nity leader, presented the program in Ukrainian and had weakened service delivery, scared off investment, and crip- English, and featured traditional and contemporary pled the justice system. Businesses, and even foreign countries Ukrainian music, news, commentaries, and Ukrainian had for years bought and bribed their way into political influ- social and community activity announcements. The ence over Ukrainian legislative and procurement decisions. program’s objectives have been to champion the cause Michael Komichak, who hosted the Ukrainian “And as public frustration boiled, Russian interference esca- of freedom and independence for Ukraine, to promote Radio Program in Pittsburgh. lated. Ukrainian security institutions that were needed to fend off Russian aggression struggled to mount an adequate and consciousness, to preserve, Through his radio program over the years, Mr. defense. For years, they had been starved of funding or weak- maintain and nurture the Ukrainian identity and heri- Komichak supported and promoted the activities of ened by graft, rendering them less effective. This left the tage of its listeners through music, language, history Ukrainian fraternal, cultural and civic organizations Ukrainian people vulnerable to outside aggressors. …” and traditions, and to reflect the best image of and the Ukrainian Catholic and Ukrainian Orthodox Ukrainian-Americans. For many listeners, the radio Churches on the national and local levels, and spon- – Sarah Sewall, undersecretary for civilian security, democracy program is the primary source of current information sored, organized and promoted Pittsburgh-area and at the U.S. Department of State, speaking in about Ukraine and Ukrainian activities on the local, Brussels on January 20. national and international scenes. (Continued on page 15) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 No. 5 A Christmas message COMMENTARY: Reporting on a visit from the frontlines to Canadian Museum for Human Rights by Father Andriy Zielinsky far, from our own side and from the foreign- by Lubomyr Luciuk tion and dialogue.” In the accompanying ers. This is the Bethlehem cratered by the Commentary to the Legislative Summary This year, my Bethlehem is completely sound of gunfire. My Bethlehem. I’ve been there and here’s what I think. there is only a one-line reference to includ- torn to shreds by an endless expanse of gap- Here, distance and time change their The Canadian Museum for Human ing a Holocaust gallery. And, as Dr. Clint ing holes. It is sown and braided with punc- appearance. The neighboring building Rights (CMHR) was boosted as “Canada’s Curle, the CMHR’s director of stakeholder ture marks of machineguns and automatic becomes the next battle position and to museum.” It’s not. Instead it’s a pretty shell relations, himself a historian and lawyer, fire, fragments of mines, grenades, Grad reach it without appropriate precautions and whose appearance distracts from what’s confirmed (December 13, 2012) even this rockets. Wherever you turn, holes are ubiq- armed escort is not always possible. Every within, much like one of ’s courte- Commentary “is not legally binding.“ uitous – in the facades of buildings, in fences, step in my Bethlehem is a process of recogni- sans of the curb, catching your eye, making Privately, some ministers, and many retaining walls, windows and roof tiles, trees tion and careful analysis: you look around you forget she’s carrying the clap. MPs, have long recognized the CMHR was and automobiles – all strafed with holes. you, you calculate, you reach a decision. After following a path consecrated the controversial and would remain divisive. Because there is whistling. And occasionally, This year, my Bethlehem emerges from a “Israel Asper Way” you mount ramp after So they have stayed away, even from the porous, pock-marked world, positioned in your immediate vicinity you can’t just sail ramp in this hollow temple, clambering into “final opening” – ineptly and inaptly sched- somewhere on the margin between human through it. You have to crawl along shattered the “Israel Asper Tower of Hope.” From this uled for Remembrance Day, an affront to thought and human mindlessness, on the fences, sometimes running, half-squatting cochleated appendage you get to look down veterans. Oh, I know, so-and-so or him-and- border between the real and imaginary, like a crab for a distance of eight meters one on Winnipeg. It’s somewhat better looking abundantly strewn with the dried and scat- from another, eluding the motionless stare of her showed up. But who was not there from up there than at ground level. What’s divines the future far more accurately than tered seeds of last year’s sowing. someone’s crosshair aim. down below ain’t exactly the promised land. It’s worthwhile to look under your feet who turned up for a canapé. As for the col- Today in the Pisky Sands near Donetsk, The CMHR’s core is all about elevating there is no hint of safety, no refuge or hid- and not to forget about booby traps along laborators who did, their ilk soil every com- one community’s suffering above all oth- ing place from the ruthless, ragged prolifer- the sides – and not to forget about snipers, munity – and they always end up in the ers. How the Holocaust got pride of place in ation of punctured holes. Wherever you set not to stand in the road, so the wind does dustbins of history. a taxpayer-funded Canadian museum has your foot – everywhere there is the gaping not blow a stupid bullet into your spine. Those who marketed prejudice over depravity of a bullet-riddled essence: an As in every Bethlehem, in mine the local been much debated. Perhaps, as The pedagogy are now dizzy with success, expanse of condensed destructiveness, a fauna seek out human companionship. ’s Jonathan Kay opined, there thinking they have lorded it over those who frozen moment of senseless dispersion. My Nature, confused by the cruelty and aggres- was an “Olympics of Genocide” and “the wanted all exhibits in the CMHR to be com- pockmarked world looks utterly senseless sion, cold and hunger, drags itself to human Jews got the gold and the Ukrainians only a parative, thematic and inclusive. But those – without reason. beings, seeking protection, warmth, bronze.” Was there a competition? Or were barkers are in for a surprise. This is, after these games fixed? As long as the umpires’ In my Bethlehem, people reside in unlit humanity. Frightened and abandoned ani- all, a national museum. Whose tales it tells, identities are no more transparent than the undergrounds. Darkness is everywhere. mals cuddle up to one another and gather and why, and how, will be reviewed. building’s alabaster ramps and opaque The wooden entryways into their base- around their camouflaged friends. Every Eventually, the obvious partialities will be windows, we will never know. ments are traced with bullet-holes. Beyond battle station has its own manger. undone. Already the contrived applause But what is certain is that on March 31, the doors there is only darkness. In front of In my Bethlehem, as one would expect, crafted to herald its opening is fading. 2008, Arni Thorsteinson, chair of a federal the next set of doors – a flimsy covering – at there is its own secret – hidden from the No matter how often the shills shout on eyes of the strong and the mighty, incom- advisory committee, provided Member of least something to keep out the wind and about this being an “ideas museum,” what the cold. Beyond those doors – more dark- prehensible to the clever and the wise of Parliament Josée Verner, then minister of Canadians actually got for our money is a ness. After that, another pair of blanket this world, there is its own human dream. Canadian heritage, with a rank ordering of mausoleum, bad enough for being a con- screens. Beyond that, more darkness. Serhiy dreams that after the war he will fin- the themes Canadians wanted in ‘their’ Light does not live here. This is where ish constructing his own house. Pasha- museum: aboriginal (First Nations), 16.1 ceit, even worse for promoting the indefen- my people live: Raven, Panda, Zachar, Cyborg thinks about a driver’s license for percent; genocides, 14.8 percent; women sible “idea” that some victims are more Apostle, Taxi Driver, Bronik, Student, the his son. Andriy is planning to get married. 14.7 percent; internments, 12.5 percent; worthy of memory than others. Baron, Monk, Beekeeper, Beetle, Brunette Tolya is hoping that maybe he will be able war and conflicts, 8.7 percent; Holocaust, 7 and Giant, a furniture salesman and actor to return to his old job. percent; children, 5.9 percent; sexual orien- Lubomyr Luciuk, Ph.D., visited the from Kyiv, a lawyer from Dzerzhynsk, an IT So, in this cratered, bullet-ridden reality tation, 4.9 percent; ethnic minorities, 3.8 Canadian Museum of Human Rights on techie from Kovel, a student from of my Bethlehem, in its darkened under- percent; slavery, 2.9 percent; , December 7, 2014. His most recent publica- Makiyivka, a railway man from . People ground and on its devastated backstreets, 2.6 percent; Charter of Rights, 2.3 percent, tion is “Jews, Ukrainians and the from the bullet-ridden darkness. They take besides the cold and lonely emptiness, she disabilities, 2 percent and Universal ” (Kashtan Press, 2014). refuge here from the spray of gunfire dur- lives – hope. You can only sense it, carefully Declaration [of Human Rights], 1.8 percent. ing breaks in the fighting. They hide from peering through bullet holes in the general The Holocaust wasn’t anywhere near the human mindlessness that prowls through direction of heaven. Hope that someday the top choice, simply because most Canadians LETTER TO THE EDITOR the back streets of this shot up settlement. snows will melt away and all the deeply fro- already know about it. What the public Their mission: not to let a healthy train zen ice flows will break apart and spring- wanted was something unique. And so they of thought or life itself to slither through time will return; that this depraved surreal- were promised an “ideas museum.” What Ukraine needs the open wounds of their body of reality. ism will live until its final chord, that the that proved to be is a caricature of a muse- For my people in the basements, it gets final note will jangle and fall, not reaching its um, a near-empty box whose conflated and weapons from U.S. lonely – and cold. Somewhere far away there final destination, that final bullet… In the often confusing messaging ranges from the light of a new sunrise forever will be snuffed Dear Editor: are those who love them and wait for them juvenile to the trite to the tendentious, the to come home – but here, they are cold and out the days of human mindlessness and all end result a Tower of Babel on the Prairies. Andrew Fedynsky (January 4) stated lonely. When the generator breaks down, the residents of this historical-apocalyptic Some insist this project was orchestrat- they light a candle. When it gets lonely, they drama – my people – will be able to return that “The U.S. and Europe have been stead- ed to get the public purse to pay, in perpe- light up pleasant memories. At least those to their homes to the sincere applause of fast in their support [of Ukraine].” This is tuity, for a Holocaust museum. Yet Bill-C42, who already have them… It seems that life international gratitude – ALIVE!!! not true. President has the legislation which turned a once-private finds sanctuary here in the shadows of extin- God came into this world, wounded by refused to give military weapons to initiative into a publicly funded museum, guished sunrises, human dreams dispersed evil, in order to heal the gaping holes in the Ukraine even though Ukraine has urgently by winter winds and bullet-shredded expec- human heart, to warm with His Love, illumi- mandated no such outcome: “The purpose requested tem. tations. And the darkness is sometimes so nate with the light of His Hope. He came small of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights Talk is cheap. What Ukraine needs is thick that you want to wash it off under a and fragile, impoverished, humble and help- is to explore the subject of human rights, military equipment, which so far is not shower. Except that in my Bethlehem water less. But He came! And He came for all time! with special but not exclusive reference to forthcoming from Mr. Obama. Canada, in order to enhance the public’s exists only in wells in a semi-frozen state. In this lies the essence of every Bethlehem – Roman Kernitsky, M.D. With this sort of cold water you can never Emmanuel! Z Namy Boh! (God is with us!) understanding of human rights, to promote Colts Neck, N.J. wash away the darkness… Hope – this is always the challenge – and respect for others and to encourage reflec- In my Bethlehem, in contradiction to every challenge demands a brave heart, in Aristotle, silence and noise live simultane- order for faith to become reality. Hope needs ously and in the same location. You can’t hear a brave heart, to become Love, capable of vic- Kyiv and their leaders (Interfax, December 5, children’s laughter, parents’ admonitions, the tory… Even in this pockmarked, bullet-ridden Lavrov... 2014; see EDM, December 16, 2014). reality, hope can take up residence. Through Since mid-January, Russian and proxy hum of transport, the whisper of neighbor- (Continued from page 2) hood gossip, the beating of hearts in love. Life the holes, even from bullets, you can always forces have resumed offensive military actions against Ukraine. They seek to con- here has descended into the underground. see heaven. It all depends on whether you claimed that the ceasefire clauses should be And yet, here in my Bethlehem, the noise is are looking in the right direction… solidate the gains already achieved beyond implemented according to a certain very loud, unbearably loud. Sound here is With the Birth of Christ, my people!!! the armistice line; compel Kyiv to accept sequence, in a serial order that Moscow pur- cruel, it erupts and strikes to open wounds, those losses de facto; and further devalue blows holes through the air, shatters time Father Andriy Zielinsky is a military chap- ports to determine itself. He listed the serial the Minsk agreements, to the point of forc- and human fates. This noise knows how to lain serving in Donetsk with various order as: recognition by Kyiv of the ing their re-negotiation. burn through the whitest of whitest snow Ukrainian units. The original Ukrainian- November 2, 2014, elections in two “people’s with deep red drops of blood. It howls, language text, written on the occasion of republics,” enactment of a Ukrainian law on The article above is reprinted from shrieks and whistles, rattles, thunders… and Julian calendar Christmas (January 7), was special status for them, re-establishment of Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from it is always painful. Shots ring out when I translated by Alexander Kuzma. It is printed economic links by Kyiv with those two its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, awake and when I drift asleep, from near and here with Father Zielinsky’s permission. “republics,” and a political dialogue between www.jamestown.org. 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2014: THE YEAR IN REVIEW Ukrainians in the U.S.: advocates for Ukraine krainians in the U.S. were active in advocacy events, protests, commemorations and various other Uactions largely focused on the developments in Ukraine. The year 2014 began with a meeting that was orga- nized on January 2 by the Ukrainian National Association with Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, at his office in Newark, N.J., to express to the senator the ongoing con- cerns of Ukrainian Americans who reside in New Jersey in light of the widespread Euro-Maidan protests in Kyiv and throughout Ukraine. Sen. Menendez stated: “We stand with the citizens of Ukraine who meet in Kyiv’s Maidan Square seeking their human rights and dignity.” Presentations were made by Prof. Alexander Motyl, as well as by Myroslaw Smorodsky and Victor Rud of the Ukrainian American Bar Association. Tamara Olexy, presi- dent of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of America, urged U.S. government sanctions against the corrupt Ukrainian government officials, as well as against Russia for its involvement and economic aggression toward Paul Hadzewycz Ukraine. Sen. Menendez promised to raise the issue at the Members of the march in Washington on May 3 in protest against Russian aggression in Ukraine. Senate Foreign Relations Committee in Washington and pushed for Magnitsky Act-type legislation targeting responsible for violence against the Euro-Maidan protest- Cooperation in Europe. Sen. Schumer said that Ukraine Ukrainian and Russian government officials. ers as well as those officials responsible for the unrest. needed diplomatic and economic assistance, but did not Similar meetings were held with: Sen. Chris Murphy More than 2,000 protesters – who arrived by busload mention anything on the military front to deter Russian (R-Conn.) at St. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in New from Chicago, , , Pittsburgh, , aggression. Haven, Conn., on March 1. A town hall meeting with the , , New Jersey, Maryland and Connecticut The Ukrainian community in Parma, Ohio, hosted a senator was held at the Ukrainian National Home in – gathered in front of the White House in Washington on Maidan benefit concert on March 15. More than 700 peo- Willimantic, Conn. Also in attendance were Sen. Richard March 6 to protest the Russian invasion of Crimea and ple attended the concert at St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Rep. Joe Courtney (D-Conn.), and President Vladimir Putin’s violation of international laws. Church that featured the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus State Rep. Susan Johnson (D). Memorial services were The protest was organized by the UCCA, with support (UBC), the Zorya Female Vocal Ensemble and the Bayda held at Ukrainian churches across Connecticut on from Crimean , Poles, Estonians, Lithuanians, Quartet. Co-sponsored by the Cleveland Maidan February 23 and March 2, with various state and federal Latvians, Circassians, Turks, Hungarians, Czechs, Slovaks Committee and the United Ukrainian Organizations of representatives in attendance. and Georgians. The event featured songs of protest, Ohio, along with participants from 50 Ukrainian organiza- Demonstrations in the U.S. in support of the Euro- prayers by Orthodox and Catholic Church leaders, and tions in northern Ohio, the concert was also viewed live Maidan protests in Ukraine were held on January 26 in remarks by former ambassadors, political analysts and via a live web broadcast on the UBC’s YouTube channel. New York, Washington and Austin, Tex. Other protests community activists as well as politicians. After two hours The evening raised nearly $100,000 for assistance to fami- were held on February 2 in Washington near the White in front of the White House, the protest moved to the lies affected by the Euro-Maidan protests. Bishop John House, and more than 100 people gathered in New York’s Russian Embassy for another hour. Bura of the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat in Columbus Circle on February 16 for a recreation of piano Ukrainian Americans in New Britain, Conn., picketed at Parma led 12 priests of various denominations in a prayer performances during the Euro-Maidan protests on Central Connecticut State University on March 5 to demand service to commemorate the Heavenly Brigade victims. Independence Square in Kyiv. Religious, political and com- that President Barack Obama defend Ukraine and impose On March 30, the Ukrainian community of New Haven munity leaders convened in New York on February 23 in sanctions on Russia for its unlawful invasion of Crimea. met with Sen. Blumenthal at St. Michael Ukrainian support of the Euro-Maidan protests in Ukraine. Leading On March 15 Ukrainians in the Albany area protested at Catholic Church hall. Topics included foreign policy in light participants included: Dania Lawro of the Ukrainian the local Lukoil gas stations, to remind consumers that of events in Ukraine, aid for Ukraine, sanctions against American Youth Association branch in New York; Rabbi Lukoil revenue is funding Russian terrorism in Ukraine. Russia, as well as U.S-Russia relations. Similarly, on March Yaakov Bleich, chief rabbi of Kyiv and Ukraine; Ms. Olexy, Protests were held in Albany, Watervliet and Schenectady, 1 the community met with Sen. Murphy, and with Rep. president of the UCCA; Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-N.Y.); and N.Y., and received support from passers-by. In Rosa DeLauro on March 9. Sen. Blumenthal and New Tom Birchard, owner of the Veselka Restaurant. Following Philadelphia, similar protests were held at Lukoil gas sta- Haven Mayor Toni Harp attended a requiem service at St. the violence that erupted at the Euro-Maidan protests in tions on March 15, with protesters shouting, “Lukoil sup- Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church on February 23 in Kyiv in late February, Ukrainians in the U.S. mobilized for ports Putin’s war effort, don’t buy Russian gas!” honor of the fallen heroes of Ukraine. demonstrations in Washington at the Russian Embassy The United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, in The election observer missions that had been orga- and in Cleveland on February 21 with a 250-car Auto- coordination with the Embassy of Ukraine in the U.S., col- nized by the UCCA were in full again for the planned Maidan and a protest at the Cleveland City Hall that lected funds for the National Guard and Ukrainian Army, presidential election on May 25. The UCCA has sent elec- attracted 400 protesters. as well as their families. Funds were collected with coop- tion observers to Ukraine since 1991, with the goal of world champion Wladimir eration from the Ukrainian American credit unions based ensuring fair and free elections through the reporting of Klitschko met with Ukrainians in New York at the Ukrainian in Chicago, New York, Philadelphia and New England, as election irregularities and violations. On May 5 a team National Home on February 3 at an event organized by the well as MB Financial Bank (Chicago and Philadelphia). from the UCCA’s observer mission, including long-term Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. Calling atten- Funds were also collected for the victims and their fami- observer Reno Domenico, met with members of Ukraine’s tion to the Euro-Maidan protests in Ukraine, thanking the lies of those killed during the Euro-Maidan protests. Central Election Commission. Security issues were dis- diaspora Ukrainian community for its support, and the Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-N.J.) met on March 20 cussed, especially procedures for short-term observers need for more action, Mr. Klitschko later joined a flashmob with Ukrainian American constituents, and leaders of area and changes to election laws. As of May 7, the CEC regis- outside the venue for the singing of the Ukrainian national Ukrainian organizations – including the Ukrainian tered 114 UCCA observers, with an additional 90 observ- anthem and photos with fans. Presentations were made by Congress Committee of America, Ukrainian National ers who were awaiting accreditation. the Razom organization, as well as UCCA leaders, who Association, Ukrainian American Youth Association, Plast On May 20 Andrew Futey, vice-president of UCCA and co- stressed the importance of each person’s actions to call Ukrainian Scouting Organization – at the Ukrainian chair of the UCCA International Election Observation attention to the plight of the people of Ukraine. American Cultural Center of New Jersey in Whippany. Rep Mission (IEOM), met with Prime Minister Arseniy Ukrainians and their supporters took to Frelinghuysen, who chairs the Defense Subcommittee of Yatsenyuk. Mr. Futey was joined by representatives of the messaging service to digitally bombard subscrib- the House Committee on Appropriations, soon after wrote Ukrainian World Congress and its IEOM, which was chaired ers with targeted messages to specific media and high- a letter urging President Obama to designate Ukraine as a by Judge Bohdan Futey. By the time of the meeting, the profile recipients, with Twitter “storms” occurring on Major Non-NATO Ally. He added in his letter, “It has been number of UCCA election observers had grown to 222. The January 20 and 27 worldwide. The effort, known as Digital said that the West won the Cold War ‘without firing a prime minister was briefed on recent work in Washington, Miadan, gained momentum following the initial Twitter shot.’ History must not record that we lost this confronta- through the Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS). storms. Leading the effort were: Lara Chelak, Andrea tion without lifting a finger.” The prime minister expressed thanks for these efforts and Chalupa, Alexandra Chalupa, Constatin Kostenko and oth- A similar meeting was held with Sen. Charles Schumer reported on the efforts of law enforcement to provide ers. The Digital Maidan also highlighted the Internet and (D-N.Y.) on February 28 in his New York office, at the security for the elections throughout Ukraine. social media as the most popular means for Ukraine’s citi- request of the UCCA, to discuss the crisis in Ukraine. The On May 12-20 the UCCA conducted a civic education zens to get the latest news. Ukrainian community urged that the U.S. boycott the G-8 program, “Electing the New Ukrainian President,” in a The New Jersey Ukrainian community met with Rep. Bill summit that was to be held in , Russia, as well as the town-hall style that was broadcast to oblast radio stations Pascrell (D-N.J.) on February 21 at his office in Paterson, expansion of the Magnitsky Act to include Russian officials in seven cities of eastern and southern Ukraine – N.J. Representatives from Clifton and Passaic were in atten- who support Russia’s actions in Ukraine, in addition to Chernihiv, , , Kirovohrad, Dnipropetrovsk, who learned of Rep. Pascrell’s support of HR 447 suspending the Russian Federation from the World Trade Zaporizhia and Odesa. More than 7 million listeners tuned that would sanction the Ukrainian government officials Organization and the Organization for the Security and in to hear the hour-long programs. Candidate Andrii 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 No. 5

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Ukraine’s Embassy in the U.S. hosted a roundtable meeting on how to help Ukraine on June 16 in Washington. Ambassador Olexander Motsyk stressed the need for: 1) getting political, financial, military, expert and humanitarian assistance; 2) initiating sanctions to stop Russian aggression; 3) promoting international coopera- tion in the area of trade and investment; and 4) helping to bring about reform in Ukraine’s social-economic sectors and its integration into Europe with the help of interna- tional organizations. UNIS Director Michael Sawkiw Jr. stressed the need to be precise and to prioritize, with mili- tary aid and defense programs. Nadia Diuk of the National Endowment for Democracy highlighted the need to identi- fy short- and long-term goals. Many of these ideas, added Ms. Olexy of the UCCA, could be used in the approaching Vitaliy Dubil Ukrainian Days advocacy event in Washington that was held on July 16. Sen. Menendez met with Ukrainian pop star and Euro- Maidan stalwart Ruslana at his Newark office to recognize her work during the protests in Kyiv and to confer with New Jersey Ukrainian Americans in learning more about the community’s concerns. In attendance were Walter Zarycky of the Center for U.S.-Ukraine Relations, Roma Lisovich, treasurer of the UNA; Yuriy Symczyk, UNA frater- nal coordinator; Ms. Olexy, president of UCCA; and Michael Koziupa of Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union in Whippany, N.J. The representatives argued for greater humanitarian assistance, as well as military aid for Ukraine. Sen. Menendez explained the difficulties these efforts are meeting in Washington. Ihor Fedoriw Following the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17 by To manifest the unity of the Ukrainian diaspora with Ukraine, flashmobs were organized in various cities on August Russian-backed militants in eastern Ukraine, protests 22, as a lead-in to the 23rd anniversary of the re-establishment of Ukraine’s independence. The flashmobs were the erupted in reaction to the disaster that claimed 298 lives. initiative of the organization Razom for Ukraine. Seen here are flashmobs in Washington (above) and Wildwood, N.J. On July 17 Prof. Serhii Plokhii of Harvard University spoke as a guest on the WBZ Radio program with Dan Rea. Dr. Hrynenko and representatives of candidates for Olha that were recommended for shipment to Ukraine included Plokhii stated: “It is clear that the Malaysian plane was shot Bohomolets, Yurii Boiko, Anatoliy Hrytsenko, Dmytro anti-tank and anti-aircraft equipment, border control down by a Buk missile released by pro-Russia terrorists in Yarosh, Vasyl Kuibida, Mykola Mlomuzh, Petro equipment, communications gear, mine-clearing equip- eastern Ukraine, and that there were at least three Russian Poroshenko, Oleh Tiahnybok, Sergey Tigipko and Yulia ment vehicles, ammunition, fuel and medical gear. “Shame advisors with them. Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko Tymoshenko took part. Financial support was provided by on the U.S. for being fooled once, by believing that Russia has said that he has the names of the three and he would the National Endowment for Democracy and additional did not have designs on Crimea,” and “we should not allow not do so if he was not sure of his information.” The follow- support came from the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. Russia to fool us again with respect to its subordination or ing day, on July 18, the community gathered on Boston On May 26, the UCCA released its preliminary observa- invasion of the rest of Ukraine.” In the volatile climate of Common for a two-hour long silent candlelight vigil to tions, stating, “the May 25 elections met international international terrorism, the UABA underscored that the mourn the victims. On July 20, the Boston branch of the standards for free and fair elections and accurately reflect U.S. cannot appear to be weak, even temporarily, as UCCA requested requiem services to be held across the will of the Ukrainian electorate.” Despite minor infrac- Russian aggression threatens U.S. national security and Massachusetts and Rhode Island for the MH17 victims and tions in a few instances, the “voting process was conduct- the lack of response threatens U.S. credibility. for all victims of the latest Russian aggression in Ukraine. ed in a peaceful and transparent and democratic manner.” Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.), chairman of the U.S. In Pittsburgh, Prof. Adriana Helbig on July 21 declared a UCCA election observers were deployed to 600 polling Helsinki Commission and a senior member of the Senate week-long hunger strike to call attention to the events in stations across the Cherkasy, Dnipropetrovsk, Ivano- Foreign Relations Committee, met with Ukrainian Ukraine. In Philadelphia on July 18, Ukrainians took to the streets with Ukrainian flags and placards as they demon- Frankivsk, Kharkiv, Kherson, Kyiv, Lviv, , Odesa, Americans from Maryland on April 14 in Washington to strated on Benjamin Franklin Parkway. While in Poltava, , Zakarpattia, Zaporizhia and Zhytomyr discuss the situation in Ukraine. Community members Washington, Ukrainian Americans gathered at the Embassy oblasts, as well as at Ukraine’s diplomatic posts in the U.S. called for continued humanitarian support, tougher sanc- of the Netherlands to offer solidarity on July 18 with flow- In the east of Ukraine, the UCCA statement condemned tions against the Russian aggressor and its oligarchs, the ers, candles and cards left at the Embassy. One card by the Soviet-style methods used by Russian-backed mili- need for energy diversification in Ukraine, as well as mili- “Iryna” simply stated, “Ukraine mourns with Holland.” tants, but applauded the efforts of residents of Donetsk tary support for Ukraine’s defensive capabilities. The sen- In an effort to secure more defensive aid for Ukraine, and Luhansk oblasts, as well as the thousands of Crimean ator said he supported non-lethal assistance for Ukraine’s co-chairs of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, Reps. Jim residents, including Crimean Tatars, who cast ballots in military and focused on ensuring the transparency and Gerlach (R-Pa.), Sander Levin (D-Mich.) and Marcy Kaptur the presidential election. The efforts of the CEC and the fairness of the upcoming presidential election on May 25. (D-Ohio), introduced H.R. 5190, the Ukraine Security Ukrainian government to ensure that the elections took The Shevchenko Scientific Society in New York hosted a Assistance Act, on July 24. The bill authorized the presi- place were noted. Razom roundtable on April 5 to discuss the role of dent to assess Ukraine’s military, intelligence and security Ms. Olexy recalled her experience as an election Ukrainians beyond the borders of Ukraine during the crisis. needs, and provide adequate and necessary assistance in observer and as co-chair of the IEOM for UCCA. With Razom was formed just a few months prior, at the end of protect Ukrainian democracy and sovereignty. The legisla- Independence Square still scarred by the remnants of the 2013, after its president, Lyuba Shipovich, and future mem- tion was supported by the UCCA, the U.S.-Ukraine Euro-Maidan events and the images of the fallen heroes of bers had met at protests across the East Coast. The organi- Business Council and the Ukrainian Federation of Ukraine as a backdrop for an election, this time was differ- zation has grown to include a global network of volunteers America. Mr. Sawkiw, director of UNIS, added, ent, she said. The potential for trouble was everywhere engaged in fund-raising, media campaigning, investigating “Furthermore, the UCCA urges the United States to impose and it was real, but so was the potential for change in a corrupt activities, as well as working with government harsher sectoral sanctions on Russia, and for President country that had enough of the status quo. However, representatives and human rights organizations. Barack Obama, as leader of the democratic free world, to Ukrainians held the presidential elections in a peaceful On April 15 Rep. Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.) met with constit- utilize all of his effforts to persuade the leadership of and democratic manner in the face of Russian aggression uents at Holy Trinity Ukrainian Catholic Church in Europe to match U.S. resolve.” – and determined a president in the first round. Ms. Olexy Kerhonkson, N.Y. More than 50 members of the communi- The UCCA urged Ukrainians in the U.S. to press the U.S. cited the work of the CEC, the and ty discussed the situation in Ukraine and how the U.S. can government to grant Ukraine Major Non-NATO Ally the election observers who worked to ensure the triumph deter Russian aggression with sanctions and military aid. (MNNA) status during its efforts to support Ukraine in its of democracy. Concerns were also voiced for the persecution of the conflict with Russia. President Petro Poroshenko made the Detroit-area Ukrainians met with Sen. Debbie Catholic faith in Crimea and eastern Ukraine by Russia. request for MNNA status while speaking live on CNN on Stabenow (D-Mich.) on March 18 at her Detroit office to Ukrainians converged in solidarity on May 3 at the July 21. The military and financial advantages of Ukraine discuss the situation in Ukraine. Sen. Stabenow listened to White House in Washington for the “World united in sup- be granted MNNA status would expedite the lease of mili- the community’s concerns and recommendations for a port of Ukraine” rally. Speakers included journalist tary equipment through U.S. funding, anti-terrorism coop- plan of action by the U.S. government. On March 9, Myroslava Gongadze, George Pazuniak of the UABA, Dr. eration, exemption from the U.S. Arms Export Control Act, Ukrainians of New Haven met with Rep. DeLauro at St. Christine Hoshovsky of the Rochester Ukrainian Group, the purchase of depleted uranium anti-tank munitions, Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church, and urged the con- Orest Deychakiwsky of the U.S. Commission on priority deliver of military equipment and supplies, the gresswoman to support tougher sanctions against the Organization on Security and Cooperation in Europe. The basing of Department of Defense reserve stockpiles, coop- Russian government and its leading oligarchs who sup- rally continued with a march to the Lincoln Memorial, erative research with the DOD, bidding on certain DOD port Russian aggression in Ukraine. where participants formed a human “Chain of Unity.” Out contracts, as well as reciprocal training. The MNNA status The Ukrainian American Bar Association (UABA) of this event, the coordinators formed an NGO called (which 15 countries currently have) does not entail a released a statement on April 9 urging immediate military Ukraine Abroad to serve the Ukrainian American commu- security commitment from the U.S. or NATO, but is a assistance to Ukraine by the U.S. and NATO allies. Items nity and to promote a free and united Ukraine. means by which the U.S. can assist Ukraine to defend itself. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 7

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With the mobilization of the Ukrainian American com- munity in response to Russian aggression against Ukraine, the UCCA saw signs of expansion and growth, with the July 25 inclusion of the Ukrainian American Society of Texas (UAST) as its latest member organization. The application was reviewed by the UCCA Membership Council, and approved by the UCCA National Council. Chrystia Geremesz, president of UAST, was welcomed as the orga- nization’s representative on the National Council. Chicago Ukrainians showed solidarity with Ukraine during a vigil held on July 19 at Water Tower, following the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight 17. The Illinois branch of the UCCA organized the event, with support from Ukraine’s Consul General Andriy Pravednyk in Chicago. Protesters called for the designation of Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism, and military support from the U.S. and NATO to Ukraine to counter the threat to global secu- rity posed by Russia. Area clergy offered prayers for those who lost their lives in the attack on the commercial jetlin- er. The event received news coverage as well as support from the Lithuanian, Latvia and Polish communities. Ukrainian Americans converged on Washington multi- ple times in 2014 for the advocacy events called Ukrainian Days that were organized by the UCCA in February, July, September and November. The participants urged mem- Yaro Bihun bers of Congress to support military assistance for Ukraine Ukrainians in the U.S. converged on Ukraine’s diplomatic posts in four cities – New York, Chicago, San Francisco and so that the country could defend itself, its territorial integ- Washington – on October 26 to cast their votes for Ukraine’s parliamentary elections. At Ukraine’s Embassy in rity, sovereignty and independence. The September install- Washington, more than 300 voters cast ballots. ment was held in conjunction with the Central and East European Coalition (CEEC), of which the UCCA is a mem- and the U.S. were sung by the Dobriansky Brothers. ber. The Ukrainian National Information Service (UNIS), The UCCA mobilized the Ukrainian American commu- Ukrainians in Canada: the Washington arm of the UCCA, honored individuals for nity when the U.S. Congress took its recess for mid-term their work with the “Friends of UNIS Award.” The elections in November. The community was urged to seize September event also coincided with the visit to the U.S. by the opportunity to speak with their respective representa- active in diverse fields Besides manifesting deep concern with developments President Poroshenko. Ukrainians were not hopeful that tives in their home states, while the senators and con- in Ukraine, were active during 2014 the Obama administration would offer military support to gressmen are available in their home states. Tops on the in myriad ways – from book publishing and education to Ukraine in light of the administration’s refusal to call priority list were two pieces of legislation – HR 5190 (S 2828) “Ukraine Freedom Support Act of 2014” and HR museums, and from solemn anniversaries to celebratory Russia’s actions in Ukraine an invasion. festivals. Some of the most noteworthy events and devel- 5241 (S 2238) “Crimea Annexation Non-Recognition Act.” The Razom for Ukraine group organized a protest on opments are given below in chronological order. In other major development among Ukrainians in the August 31 in Washington at the White House to call for The play “Luba, Simply Luba” was presented with the U.S., more than 1,500 people gathered at St. Patrick stronger sanctions against Russia and for the U.S. to pro- fifth Kobzar Literary Award, during a ceremony at the Cathedral in New York on November 22 to mark the 81st vide military assistance for Ukraine. A previous protest in Palais Royale in on March 5. “Luba, Simply Luba” Washington featured a march from the White House to the anniversary of the , the genocidal famine of was written by playwright Diane Flacks as a stage presen- Lincoln Memorial. 1932-1933 in Ukraine. Statements were made by Ms. tation for the Ukrainian comedienne Luba Goy. The book Flashmobs were also a feature of Ukrainian demonstra- Olexy of UCCA, Metropolitan Antony of the Ukrainian chronicles the life of one of the best known and successful tions throughout the world, with noteworthy events held Orthodox Church, Bishop Paul Comnycky of the Ukrainian Ukrainian Canadian actors, a 35-year veteran of the CBC’s in Washington and in Wildwood Crest, N.J., on August 22. Catholic Church, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the U.N. Yuriy political and cultural satire “Royal Canadian Air Farce,” In the diaspora’s efforts to assist Ukraine and Sergeyev, and Ukraine’s Consul General in New York, Igor while weaving through it a poignant immigrant story. The Ukrainians in the aftermath of the Euro-Maidan protests, Sybiga. Prayers were offered for the repose of the victims work was a collaborative effort, written by Ms. Flacks with the community in the U.S. assisted 17-year-old Dmytro – a and had special significance in light of ongoing Russian assistance from Ms. Goy and director Andrey Tarasiuk. victim of rubber bullet sniper fire that forced him to lose aggression in Ukraine. The runners-up to the award included: Marsha Forchuk his right eye. The injury was sustained as Dmytro was urg- Selfreliance New York Federal Credit Union reached a Skrypuch’s “Making Bombs for Hitler,” Barbara Sapergia’s ing his compatriots to stand their ground, but following milestone after more than six decades in service to the book “Blood and Salt,” Michael Mucz’s “Baba’s Kitchen three procedures in Ukraine, a second bullet was found in Ukrainian American community – it surpassed $1 billion Medicines” and Erín Moure’s quirky poetic work “The his cheek and nose, while a third bullet was discovered in assets. The announcement was delivered by the credit Unmentionable.” lodged in his neck. The Ukrainian Medical Association of union’s president and CEO, Bohdan Kurczak, who noted The Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association organized three more surgeries in April at that no other Ukrainian cooperative in the world has (UCCLA) on March 21 called upon the government of Detroit’s Kresge Eye Institute that were made possible by achieved this milestone, and that out of 6818 credit Ontario to suspend the sale of alcoholic beverages pro- Dr. Mark Juzych, director of the eye institute. The work by unions only 208 have assets of $1 billion or more. duced or exported by the Russian Federation. UCCLA the doctors was done pro bono, with Dr. Juzych’s wife, Dr. Membership had grown by 836 new members to 14,739, Chairman Roman W. Zakaluzny said: “There has been Nadia Juzych, acting as translator for Dmytro and his with deposits grown to $885 .5 million, with an increase worldwide condemnation of the illegal seizure of Ukrainian brother Volodya. of over $100 million since 2012. territory by the Russian military and the subsequent occu- Ukrainian medical professionals were hosted for 10 The Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union pation and annexation of Crimea by the Russian days in August 20-30 at Yale University Medical School for (USFCU) donated $150,000 to the Ukrainian Educational Federation. Until such a time as Russian forces withdraw training in the treatment of trauma and PTSD symptoms. and Cultural Center in Jenkintown, Pa. The funds will be from Ukraine and stop threatening Ukraine’s political inde- Following the Euro-Maidan protests there had been an paid annually in $50,000 installments that will cover half pendence and territorial integrity, we want the LCBO to increased need for such programs. Assisting the training of the center’s $300,000 Capital Improvement Campaign. ban all Russian Federation products... we can all do our were Dr. Martha Bojko, Dr. Ulana Suprun, Prof. Steven As part of the improvements, the center’s HVAC system small part to signal a protest against Russian imperialism.” Southwick, as well as the Open World Leadership Center and water heater will be upgraded. Established in 1952, The second national Ukrainian Teachers of Canada con- and the United Ukrainian American Relief Committee. the USFCU has been partnered with the UECC since its ference was held in on May 2-4, in conjunction Financial support was organized by Orest Kyzyk through founding in 1980, with the USFCU donating more than with the 40th anniversary of Ukrainian bilingual education KyivStar, the Chopivsky Family Foundation, the Dentons $500,000 over more than 30 years. law firm in Britain and the New York Chapter of the Another milestone in 2014 was the 30th convention of Ukrainian Medical Association of North America. the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America that Hundreds attended a grand banquet at New York’s was held in Tarrytown, N.Y., on May 23-26. The convention Waldorf Astoria hotel on September 25, with Prime theme, “The Future of the UNWLA is in Our Hands” was Minister as the featured speaker. dedicated to the 200th anniversary of the birth of Taras President Poroshenko was scheduled to be the keynote Shevchenko and the 70th anniversary of the organiza- guest, but the prime minister served in his stead. The eve- tion’s magazine Our Life. ning was organized by the UCCA as a show of diaspora Ukrainians in the U.S. also organized the Ukrainian support for Ukraine and the many challenges that Heritage Nights with the New Jersey Devils NHL franchise, Ukraine faces. The evening featured remarks by Minister with the first held on March 8 against the Carolina of Culture Yevhen Nyshchuk, Vice Prime Minister Hurricanes, and again on December 6 against the Oleksander Sych, U.S. Ambassador John Herbst, Washington Capitals. The evenings featured Ukrainian Congressman Eliot Engel (D-N.Y.), Eugene Czolij, presi- dance group performances, live musicians and Ukrainian “Luba, Simply Luba” by Diane Flacks with Andrew dent of the Ukrainian World Congress, as well as local recipients of “Hero of the Game” award presentations. Tarasiuk and Luba Goy (Scirocco Drama, J. Gordon Ukrainian Orthodox and Catholic Church leaders. Even the official organist played Ukrainian melodies dur- Shillingford Publishing, Winnipeg, 2013), won the 2014 Entertainment selections were performed by the Dumka ing the games. A mini-concert was held following each Kobzar Literary Award. The presentation of the award Chorus of New York and the national anthems of Ukraine night’s performance. took place on March 5 in Toronto. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 No. 5

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Lisa Kruchak The Barvinok Ukrainian Dance School of Mississauga, under the artistic direction of Fedir Danylak, performs its crowd-pleasing two-tier at the closing ceremonies of the 18th annual Bloor West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival, which was held on September 12-14. in . The conference was organized by the National assimilated and considered themselves to be Soviet Jews. ing of KUMF gallery came to depend on the community. School Council of the UCC with support from Ukrainian It was only after 1991 that they started to freely learn When the family sold the building where the gallery was Language Education Center (ULEC) and several Alberta about traditions and cultural aspects of their lives, and located, KUMF had to vacate its premises. KUMF owns a educational institutions. It brought together 81 participants began to follow different trajectories of development as permanent collection of over 500 works of art, the majori- from across Canada to address vital issues of Ukrainian lan- their countries had received different models to follow. ty of which are works by well-known Ukrainian Canadian guage and culture education in the 21st century. Ukraine had received the model of a democratic state. and Ukrainian American artists. The goal of KUMF has In her presentation, ULEC’s acting director and an associ- Mr. Zissels considered it very important that Jews took always been to foster the development of Ukrainian art. ate at the , Dr. Alla Nedashkivska, part in the Maidan. Three perished on the barricades. KUMF became the best known Ukrainian cultural center addressed the question of the future of Ukrainian at the Although there were three or four Jewish leaders who sup- of arts in Toronto. The KUMF gallery was the only post-secondary level. Dr. Nedashkivska also organized, with ported and who claimed that anti-Semi- Ukrainian gallery in Canada that is committed exclusively graduate students Olena Sivachenko and Oksana Perets, a tism was growing, Mr. Zissels maintained this was not true. to visual arts. KUMF relocated in September to a new panel discussion on “Digital Technologies, Blended- He said that there were a lot of stereotypes of the past, and home at the Ukrainian National Federation building, 145 Learning and Students’ Motivation: Ukrainian at the Post- a lot of provocations and propaganda from Russia. Evans Ave., Toronto. Secondary Level.” Keynote speaker Dr. Olenka Bilash spoke Jews were on the Maidan and they appeared on its August 22 marked the 100th anniversary of Canada’s on global best practices: “Effective 21st Century Language stage. A rabbi said a prayer for peace. Jewish ensembles, first national internment operations and the 100th anniver- and Culture Learning Strategies.” ULEC participation was artists and writers took part. The open university on the sary of the War Measures Act. The War Measures Act pro- accompanied by a display of its resource materials including Maidan presented lessons on Jewish history and all this vided for the registration or internment of “enemy aliens” – the “Nova,” “Tut i Tam” and “Budmo” series. was very positively received, Mr. Zissels said. Now in persons who had immigrated from countries then at war Josef Zissels is the vice-president of the World Jewish Ukraine Jews are seen as allies because they took up the with the British Empire. As most of the 170,000 Ukrainians Congress and chairman of the Association of Jewish protests. They now believe that it will be comfortable for who had arrived in Canada prior to 1914 had held Austro- Organizations and Communities in Ukraine. He was in Jews to live in Ukraine because they do not merely have Hungarian passports, they became enemy aliens. Toronto in May and was interviewed at the Ukrainian rights since Ukraine is a democratic country, but they Prof. Lubomyr Luciuk, who learned about the intern- Canadian Research and Documentation Center (UCRDC). fought together with fellow citizens to win these rights. The main theme of his remarks was the change in self The Ukrainian Canadian Art Foundation (known by its the Ukrainian word for 100). The Ukrainian Canadian Civil identity of Jews in independent Ukraine. Ukrainian acronym KUMF) in Toronto was established by mentLiberties operations Association in 1978, (UCCLA) conceived received Project a grant CTO from(“сто” the is Born in Tashkent, Mr. Zissels lived in Ukraine and in Mykhailo and Yaroslava Szafraniuk, who owned a furni- Endowment Council of the Canadian First World War 1973 made contact with dissident groups in Kyiv and ture business and collected art. When they liquidated Internment Recognition Fund for Project CTO – 100 bilin- Moscow, joining the Ukrainian Helsinki Group in 1978. He their business, their art collection numbered about 200 gual (English and French) plaques were unveiled across was arrested and imprisoned twice and was incarcerated works. In 1975 they established KUMF for which, in 1979, the country on August 22 at 11 a.m. local time, creating a for a total of six years. In October 1987, Mr. Zissels became they bought a building and donated 120 works of art “wave” of plaque unveilings. It was an entirely volunteer active with the renewal of Jewish life in Ukraine and which formed the basis of the KUMF Collection. effort, with each recipient group largely responsible for its formed the first Jewish organization there. He told the Until 2003, the KUMF gallery received a financial con- own local event. Project CTO plaques were unveiled in UCRDC that, until 1991, Jews in the USSR were very tribution from the Pomich Ukrainy Fund but then financ- locations where they will remind all Canadians about

Winnipeg designated a one-block stretch of Aberdeen Avenue, between Main Street and the Red River, to be named in honor of Taras Shevchenko; the designation will be in effect for 200 years. Above, Mayor Sam Katz is The plaque marking the centennial of the First National Internment Operations of 1914 features a scene in bas- seen with Ukrainian Canadian activists at the October relief from an internment camp. To mark the anniversary, 100 such plaques were unveiled nationwide on August 22. 17 naming ceremony. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 9

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Canada’s first national internment operations. In Toronto alone, home to a huge Ukrainian community, there were 10 venues where the plaques were unveiled. The week of the CTO project, The Ukrainian Weekly published an editorial (August 17) bringing attention to the project and noting the following salient points: The CTO project aimed to educate the people of Canada about a little known episode of their history. Many of the intern- ees’ family members were not aware of the grave injustice done to their kin. Thanks to the CTO project, new genera- tions of Canadians will be informed and will perpetuate the memory of those who came before them. Also, on August 22, Prime Minister Harper issued a state- ment on the internment: “in remembrance of those interned in Canada during the first world war... we look back with deep regret on an unjust policy that was implemented indis- criminately as a form of collective punishment and in viola- tion of fundamental principles of natural justice, including the presumption of innocence. In Canada we acknowledge Tom Hawrylko the mistakes of the past, and we learn from them.” On September 12-14, the 18th annual Bloor West Ukrainian American community representatives with Sen. Robert Menendez (fifth from right) after a roundtable Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival served up a long week- discussion on current developments in Ukraine at his office in Newark, N.J. The January 2 meeting was organized by the Ukrainian National Association. end of non-stop entertainment, food, cultural displays and activities for all ages. The festival public was welcomed by was held on May 30, 1894, just over three months after the founder and chair, Jurij Klufas. Visitors enjoyed a lively founding meeting of the UNA. Svoboda described the program of song and dance on two stages: the grand A convention year scene: “Since morning, a light and benevolent May rain had “Northland Power Festival Stage” and the smaller “Teach been falling, as if Mother Rus’ was crying tears of happiness Me to Dance” stage. and more for the UNA upon seeing that her children had not been lost, that they As usual, there were pavilions throughout the festival or the Ukrainian National Association, 2014 began grounds devoted to various community concerns and were hurrying from all directions, with blue-and-yellow with the announcement in January of the UNA’s 38th badges on their chests, to a community assembly.” The con- staffed by their members and supporters. There was also Regular Convention to be held May 15-18 at the a pavilion highlighting tourism and various areas of F vention was preceded by liturgy at the local church that Soyuzivka Heritage Center. It was also the year the UNA, Ukraine. Victor Malarek launched his latest book, a work was overflowing with people; hundreds stood outside. of fiction titled “Orphanage 41.” The Ukrainian Museum of the world’s oldest and largest Ukrainian fraternal organi- Afterwards, during the convention luncheon, the Rev. Canada hosted the Ukrainian Pavilion, exhibiting artifacts zation, marked the 120th anniversary of its founding. Hryhory Hrushka, founder and editor-in-chief of Svoboda, from the central region in Ukraine. For art lovers, Our readers know this organization as the publisher of spoke of the significance of Soyuz. He was followed by a there were two exhibitions: “From Ukraine with Music” by this newspaper (founded 1933) and our sister publica- 50-voice choir that sang “Shche Ne Vmerla Ukraina.” photographer Orest Dorosh, and a mixed media collection tion, Svoboda (founded 1893). Others know the UNA as Getting back to our review of events for 2014, on by the Ukrainian Association of Visual Artists of Canada. the owner of the Soyuzivka Heritage Center. Many others January 2, acting on the request of U.S. Sen. Robert The 2014 Festival Marshal was Paul Grod, president of know the UNA as the provider of solid life insurance, Menendez (D-N.J.), chairman of the Senate Foreign the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, who rode in an open vin- endowment and annuity products. Through its charitable Relations Committee, the UNA organized a roundtable dis- tage car with his children. The parade featured more than arm, the Ukrainian National Foundation, the UNA contin- cussion with leaders of New Jersey-based Ukrainian 70 entries, including marching bands, a veterans’ color ues to support the work of the National University of American community organizations at the senator’s offic- guard, floats, historically garbed re-enactors, and 2,000 par- Ostroh Academy, student scholarships in North America es in Newark, N.J. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, New ticipants. Several politicians, supporters of the Ukrainian and Ukraine, the press funds of the UNA’s two weekly Jersey has the fourth highest population of Ukrainian community, turned up: former Prime Minister John Turner, newspapers, as well as many more projects. Americans in the United States, behind New York, Sen. Raynell Andreychuk, MPs Bernard Trottier and Ted The Almanac of the Ukrainian National Association for Pennsylvania and California. The representative cross-sec- Opitz and Provincial MP Yvan Baker. Consul Liudmyla 2014 commemorated the 120th anniversary of the UNA’s tion of community leaders who were able to attend pre- Davydovych brought greetings from Ukraine. founding on February 22, 1894, as well as the 200th anni- pared a comprehensive presentation for the senator. Festival MC Borys Sirsky introduced singing and danc- versary of the birth of Ukraine’s greatest poet and national In attendance as representatives of the UNA were ing solos and groups from all over Ontario, as well as from bard, Taras Shevchenko. Worth noting is the fact that the Treasurer Roma Lisovich (coordinator of the meeting), Washington, Montreal, and Philadelphia, topped UNA since its founding has considered Shevchenko its off by Edmonton’s powerhouses: the Ukrainian Shumka President Stefan Kaczaraj and Fraternal Coordinator Yuriy spiritual patron. Thus, the anniversaries marked in the Dancers and the Viter Choir. The evening’s show was Symczyk. Representing the Ukrainian Congress headlined by the group from Vinnytsia – TIK, a folk-rock 2014 almanac were fittingly intertwined. Committee of America (UCCA) were New Jersey residents band with influences of ska and shanson. , Also to mark the UNA’s major anniversary, The Tamara Olexy, president, and Ronya Lozynskyj, external Canada’s minister of employment and social development Ukrainian Weekly published a list of all UNA executive offi- affairs director. Also participating were Dr. Alexander and minister for multiculturalism, joined Messrs Klufas cers since the organization’s founding in 1894 through the Motyl, professor of political science at Rutgers University- and Grod on stage for the closing ceremonies. present day. The list appeared in our May 18 issue, just in Newark, a well-known author and specialist on Ukraine, In Winnipeg on October 17, a one-block stretch of time for the UNA Convention. Russia, the and the post-Soviet order; repre- Aberdeen Avenue, between Main Street and the Red River, Another historical note was our May 18 editorial, which sentatives of the Ukrainian American Bar Association was named in honor of Taras Shevchenko. The designa- informed readers (and reminded those who knew) that (UABA), Myroslaw Smorodsky, communications director, tion will be in effect for 200 years. This initiative was sup- 2014 also marked the 120th anniversary of a singular and Victor Rud, Foreign Policy Committee chairman; Dr. ported by a special Shevchenko bicentennial committee of event: the first time that the anthem “Shche Ne Vmerla Christine Rohowsky-Kochan, chair of the U.S. National the Ukrainian Canadian Congress Manitoba Provincial Ukraina” was sung in America. And it happened at the first Board of Directors of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Council (UCC-MPC). The chair of the committee was Regular Convention of the UNA in Shamokin, Pa., which Organization; and Mark Howansky, president of the Myroslava Pidhirnyj, and Oksana Halkevych Shulakewych was the coordinator of the street-naming project. On November 19, to mark Holodomor Awareness Week, the UCC, the Canada-Ukraine Parliamentary Friendship Group and the Embassy of Ukraine in Canada held a commemoration of the 81st anniversary of the Holodomor. The speakers at the service included Speaker of the House of Commons Andrew Scheer, Minister Jason Kenney, and MPs James Bezan, Linda Duncan and Chrystia Freeland. Ukraine’s Ambassador Vadym Prystaiko also addressed the gathering. UCC President Paul Grod spoke on behalf of the Ukrainian Canadian community, Holodomor survivor Dr. Julia Woychyshyn lit the ceremo- nial candle, and Michael Hrycak read the names of the vic- tims from the “Book of Memory.” On the same day, the League of Ukrainian Canadians awarded Sen. Andreychuk with the Mikhnovsky Medal of Merit for her contribution towards a universal recognition of the Ukrainian Holodomor of 1932-1933 as an act of genocide by famine. The Mikhnovsky Medal of Merit is awarded to individuals for their service to community and humanitarian causes. The award was presented by Orest Steciw, president, who said that Sen. Andreychuk had Christine Syzonenko Christine Syzonenko Anna Shpook been instrumental in initiating the process of Holodomor The stars of the 2014 Ukrainian Cultural Festival, held July 11-13 at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center: (from left) recognition on Parliament Hill. Vasyl Popadiuk, Ruslana and Oleh Skrypka. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 No. 5

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Matthew Dubas UNA General Assembly members and delegates to the 38th Regular Convention of the Ukrainian National Association, held May 15-18 at Soyuzivka.

Organization for the Defense of . Christine E. Kozak that was published in The Weekly Canada and Europe, be it resolved the Executive Sen. Menendez expressed his support of the Ukrainian (March 9). The top organizers were: Advisor Lubov Committee of the UNA speak out on behalf of Ukraine and people and their struggle. “We stand with the citizens of Streletsky (Branch 10), Pittsburgh District Chairman its democratic aspirations and on an ongoing basis estab- Ukraine who meet in Kyiv’s Maidan Square seeking their Nicholas Diakiwsky (Branch 161), George B. Fedorijczuk lish contact with the president of the United States and the human rights and dignity,” he said as he greeted the dele- (Branch 162) and Second Vice-President Eugene , all members of the U.S. gation. He further stated that his purpose in initiating the Oscislawski (Branch 234), all of whom happened to be Congress and Canadian Parliament, as well as the meeting was to learn what the Ukrainian American com- secretaries of their branches. Embassies of Ukraine in the U.S.A. and Canada, to resolute- munity and his constituents in New Jersey felt about the Just over two months later, it was convention time. ly convey opposition to all anti-democratic efforts of the current situation in Ukraine, and he expressed his desire Scores of delegates gathered for the UNA’s 38th Regular Ukrainian and Russian governments as permitted by cur- to address the community’s concerns. Sen. Menendez said, Convention at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center on May rent law. Be it further resolved that the UNA’s president, as “Ukrainians should be allowed to determine their own 14-18. Re-elected by acclamation, following overwhelming well as members of the General Assembly, continue to be destiny.” He added, “That’s why I find Russia’s coercive support in the primary round of elections, were the six offi- integral members of ongoing delegations meeting with trade, treatment and economic tactics against Ukraine cers of the Executive Committee: President Kaczaraj, First government officials to voice their concerns regarding the reprehensible. I look forward to pursuing this foreign poli- Vice-President Michael Koziupa, Second Vice-President future relationship between the U.S.A., Canada and cy issue before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.” Eugene Oscislawski, Director of Canada Myron Groch, Ukraine as permitted by current law.” Sen. Menendez promised the group he would set up a National Secretary Kozak and Treasurer Lisovich. The A major event for the UNA and its Soyuzivka Heritage full Senate hearing on the situation in Ukraine and indicat- three-member Auditing Committee – Slavko Tysiak, Center is the annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival held in ed he would study and consider proposing Magnitsky- Eugene Serba and Dr. Wasyl Szeremeta – was also re-elect- July. Headlining this year’s event were rock sensation and type legislation that would freeze assets and enact sanc- ed by acclamation. The convention also elected 11 advisors National Artist of Ukraine Oleh Skrypka and violin virtuo- tions against the appropriate corrupt government officials to the General Assembly: Nicholas Fil (New York), Ewhen so Vasyl Popadiuk with his world-renowned Papa Duke in Ukraine. Furthermore, the senator said he would orga- Osidacz (Quebec), Andrij Szul (New York), Andrij band. Pop star/activist Ruslana, “The Voice of the Maidan,” nize a fact-finding mission to Ukraine to observe the situa- Gavdanovich (New York), Gloria Horbaty (Connecticut), was the special guest at the 2014 Ukrainian Cultural tion first hand. Sen. Menendez made good on his first Maya Lew (New York), Julian Pishko (Minnesota), Lubov Festival, which honored Ukraine’s struggle for democracy promise almost immediately – a hearing was scheduled Striletsky (Pennsylvania), Luba Poniatyszyn Keske and Kyiv’s Euro-Maidan. The eighth annual festival, held for January 15. (California), Bohdanna Puzyk (Connecticut) and Maria July 11-13, was one of the most successful ever. More than In March, the UNA announced the results of its 2013 Luba Walchuk (Pennsylvania). New to the assembly are: 5,000 guests traveled that weekend to Soyuzivka, located organizing campaign, that is, the campaign to enroll new Mr. Gavdanovich, Mr. Pishko, Ms. Puzyk and Ms. Walchuk. in the scenic Shawangunk Mountains, or as Mr. Skrypka members, in a report authored by UNA National Secretary In his opening remarks, President Kaczaraj noted that put it, in the “stateside Karpaty.” this was the third consecutive time that the UNA conven- Mr. Popadiuk performed his energetic “Gypsy World tion was held at Soyuzivka. Mr. Kaczaraj noted: “I see many Fusion” music along with the Papa Duke band. They were familiar faces, smiling faces, as the UNA celebrates its long- later joined on stage by Mr. Skrypka, who sang and played time service to Ukrainians and Ukraine, especially in these alternately on guitar, horn and bayan. A founder of the leg- troubling times facing Ukraine. In those 120 years the UNA endary rock band Vopli Vidopliasova, Mr. Skrypka gifted has worked for the good of its members and the Ukrainian the audience his special brand of Ukrainian ethno-rock community at large. Our work continues as do opportuni- music that had fans dancing on the festival grounds. The ties for new perspectives.” He added, “The Maidan revolu- performance was a unique collaboration prepared espe- tion in Ukraine and the new elections are such an opportu- cially for the Soyuzivka festival. nity where our strength should be used to support the In keeping with the 2014 festival theme, “Spirit of the rebirth of Ukraine, not only its political development, but in Maidan,” the dynamic Ruslana created a mini-Maidan on cultural, religious and social spheres. In the UNA’s next four the Soyuzivka grounds. She appeared with four of her years, keep this in mind in shaping our work.” equally dynamic dancers in a high-energy performance During the four days of sessions, besides attending to that harkened back to her first performance at Soyuzivka’s UNA business and electing a new General Assembly, par- festival in 2009. ticipants enjoyed a variety of events, including a Also on the bill was a festival favorite, the Roma Pryma Ukrainian-themed dinner, an evening sing-along with Stan Bohachevsky Dance Workshop, which is held at Kosiw on accordion, a concert featuring members of The Soyuzivka, as well as the visiting Rusalka Dance Ensemble Toronto Bandurist Capella under the direction of Dr. from Winnipeg, Manitoba. Sofia Fedyna, the voice of Lviv’s Victor Mishalow with a meet-and-greet with the perform- Euro-Maidan, internationally renowned master bandurist ers after the concert, and the convention banquet. At the Victor Mishalow, the young bandurist Bogdan Shutka and banquet, Mr. Kaczaraj delivered the keynote address, after the Dumka Chorus of New York rounded out the program, his wife, Swiatoslawa Kaczaraj, with piano accompani- which comprised three concerts. ment by Dr. Szul, sang the anthem of the UNA. Members of As the festival was getting under way, on Friday eve- the new General Assembly were officially sworn in during ning, July 11, the Ukrainian National Foundation, the the banquet. UNA’s charitable arm, and the United Ukrainian American Convention delegates approved a variety of resolutions Relief Committee held the “Spirit of Maidan Gala,” a dinner and recommendations to guide the UNA during the next and show benefiting the UUARC’s aid to families of the fall- four years. Among them was this resolution about en, injured and missing victims of terrorist aggression Ukraine: “Whereas, there is serious trepidation regarding against Ukraine. Appearing at that elegant $200-a-plate the current geopolitical crisis in Ukraine, and whereas, the event held under the stars on the Lviv lawn were the festi- The cover of the 2014 UNA Almanac, which featured current events in Ukraine represent a serious threat to the val’s three top stars. two major anniversaries: the 200th of the birth of Taras recent progress toward democracy in Ukraine, and the The UNA presence at the festival included an informa- Shevchenko and the 120th of the Ukrainian National continued existence of Ukraine itself, and whereas, tion booth manned by Home Office employees who Association. (Cover design is by Ihor Pylypchuk.) Ukraine is a crucial strategic partner of the United States, shared their knowledge of all the UNA has to offer with No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 11

2014: THE YEAR IN REVIEW countless visitors. This year the staff prepared almost 1,000 UNA yellow bags that contained the “UNA and the Community – Partners for Life!” magazine and an array of UNA promotional items. In addition to the infor- mation booth, the Ukrainian National Association spon- sored a children’s area filled with balloons, coloring books and crayons that also offered free face painting. The UNA was represented also at many local festivals throughout the country, including those in New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Connecticut. The UNA highlighted its annual scholarship program with two releases in its newspapers during 2014. Special sections in The Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda were pub- lished in May offering congratulations to the 57 scholarship winners (who received a total of $13,175 in scholarships) for academic year 2013-2014. And, in October, the 51 schol- arship winners for 2014-2015 (a total of $12,775 was awarded) were introduced to the newspapers’ readers. The focus was on our community’s youngsters in December, when the UNA’s newspapers published special color sections featuring Christmas cards designed by young artists as part of the annual UNA Christmas Card Project. Twelve of the designs were chosen for the UNA’s 2014 Christmas cards. It was the second year that chil- dren’s designs graced the cards, sales of which benefit National Olympic Committee of Ukraine Soyuzivka, where numerous children’s camps and pro- Ukraine’s women’s team (Juliya Dzhyma, Olena Pidhrushna and the Semerenko twins, Vita and Valj) grams are held. The project is headed by UNA Events with their Olympic gold medals. Coordinator Oksana Trytjak. As for the older set, UNA Seniors and friends met on high jump (2.35 meters) at the 22nd European Athletics June 8-13 at their annual conference at Soyuzivka during Championship in Zurich on August 12-17. On August 30 what has become known as UNA Seniors’ Week. In sports, Ukraine Dmytrenko won gold in the 10-km race walk at the Another annual event at Soyuzivka, the Miss Soyuzivka Voronovo Cup in Moscow with a personal best time of contest, was held on the weekend of August 9-10. The win- shines on world stage 38.50, while Lyudmyla Olyanovska won gold in the wom- ner of the 58th annual pageant was Solomia Pylypiw of nation marred by deadly political protests received en’s 10-km walk. Oksana Okaneva won gold in the wom- Randolph, N.J., a member of UNA Branch 269 and a gradu- a desperately needed victory when the Ukrainian en’s high jump (1.94 meters) at the 50th Paliio Citta della ate of Rutgers University’s Business School. Two candidates Awomen’s biathlon team won an Olympic gold medal Quereia in Roverto, on September 2. At the Rieti received identical scores, resulting in a tie for first runner- in the 4x6-km relay. The Semerenko twins, Vita and Valj, Meeting 2014 on September 7 in Rieti, Italy, Bondarenko up: sisters Nadiya and Nataliya Pavlishyn of Astoria, N.Y. Juliya Dzhyma and anchor Olena Pidhrushna missed five again won gold in the high jump (2.36 m), followed by Nadiya attends Stony Brook University, while Nataliya is a targets, but avoided penalty loops to finish in 1 hour, 10 another gold medal in the high jump (2.37 m) at the IAAF student at Hunter College. Both sisters were born in Sambir, minutes, 2.5 seconds. It was Ukraine’s second medal in the Continental Cup in Morocco on September 13-14. Ukraine, and immigrated to the United States at early ages. Winter Games and second medal in women’s biathlon. The EuroBasket 2015 originally to be hosted by The evening’s second runner-up was Natalia Kudryk of And it was Ukraine’s first gold medal at a Winter Olympics Ukraine will now be hosted by another country due to the Livingston, N.J., a student at Penn State University. in 20 years. Earlier, Vita Semerenko had won a bronze unrest in Ukraine. Inga Orekhova, daughter of professional We would be remiss if we did not mention the popular medal in the women’s 7.5-km sprint. BASKETBALL playing parents, completed her college camps held at Soyuzivka during the summer. This year’s A triumphant protest during the 2014 Winter career at the University of South Florida and was drafted crop of camps included Tennis Camp, “Tabir Ptashat” (a Paralympic Games’ opening ceremonies, amazing gold- 18th overall by the WNBA’s Atlanta Dream. Ex-NBA coach day camp for preschoolers), Chornomorska Sitch Sports medal winning performances the first day of competition and television analyst Mike Fratello has given Ukrainian School, the Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Dance Camp and and a best-ever second overall finish saw Ukraine’s star basketball a new identity since taking over as coach of the the Dance Workshop for more advanced students, as well shine brightly on Sochi, Russia soil. Ukraine scored five national team. There is hope for the nation’s squad at as Heritage Camp and Discovery Camp. Session 2 of the medals on the first day of competition, finishing with a EuroBasket 2015. Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Ukrainian Dance Camp record- total of 25 (five gold, nine silver). Biathlon and cross-coun- Ukraine won its first gold in the junior play competition ed the largest group of participants in dance camp history: try skiing were Ukraine’s elite disciplines. Vitaliy at the 21st BIATHLON European Championship in the 104 students. Campers and staff together amounted to Lukyanenko won two gold medals (four overall), Juliia on January 19-February 4. 140 people. Batenkova and Oksana Shyshkova each captured four total medals with the former winning two silvers. No. 50 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2014 11 CHEERS OF THE YEAR: Bohdan Bondarenko continues UNA❄ Christmas Card Contest for Children to raise the bar in high jumping, consistently winning gold ❄ ❄ ❄ The Ukrainian naTional associa 12 Selected Christmas Cards medals in most international competitions. The same Tion has been an active participant in the ❄ Ukrainian community since 1894. When- ever there was a need to initiate projects superlatives hold true for saber-fencer Olha Kharlan, a that would promote Ukrainian culture and heritage, the Una was in the fore- front. For many years, the christmas card world champion, second to none. fund-raiser has been one of these special projects. This project celebrated the spirit

and traditions and giving opportunities to JEERS OF THE YEAR: Thanks to the Russian-supported ofUkrainian Christmas artists while to reflecting share their our artheritage with the community. For the second year in a row, the Una conflict and economic crisis in eastern Ukraine, Shakhtar initiated a christmas card contest for our children. What a wonderful way to promote our children’s talents while ex- Donetsk was forced to move its matches to Lviv, changing best wishes for the holidays and the new year! This year’s special collec- tion of cards includes drawings created by the youngest members of our community Donetsk had its entire KHL season canceled, Ukraine had – the future artists of tomorrow. Twelve entries were selected for the published Christina Alyskewycz, 11 Bozhena Kulchyckyj, 14 Sofia Yarosh, 10 to cede its EuroBasket 2015 hosting honors, and the city Cold Spring Harbor, NY Arnold, MD Parma, OH page of this pull-out section; other sub- missionscards, and appear they areon featuredthe following on the pages, first as we appreciate every child’s participa- of Lviv withdrew its candidacy to host the 2022 Winter tion. as always, all the proceeds from the sale of the cards are assigned to soyuz- Olympics. ivka, where children’s camps and pro- grams are held. We ask that you support this christmas card project and thus en- courage all the children who participated Our sixth annual UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SPORTS AWARDS: and shared their talents with us. Please forward your donations to the Ukrainian national Foundation (UnF), a 501(c)(3) Most Outstanding Male Athlete – Vitaliy Lukyanenko, foundation; all donations are tax-exempt as permitted by law. Oksana Trytjak Paralympics biathlon; Most Outstanding Female Athlete – Una events coordinator Vita Semerenko, biathlon; Most Outstanding Team – Maksym Kuropas, 10 Ksenia Kuzo, 9 Hannah Bazylevsky, 11 Waxhaw, NC Roseville, CA Warwick, NY Woman’s National Biathlon Team; and Rookie of the Year – Elina Svitolina, tennis. Following are other outstanding achievements in vari- ous sporting disciplines from the past year, followed by notable goings-on in our diaspora’s world of sports. Susanna Popyk, 13 Nina Rakowsky, 10 Newburgh Heights, OH Bloomfield, NJ Sophia Leshchyshyn, 11 In ATHLETICS, Ruslan Dmytrenko won two gold med- Columbia, MD als at the IAAF World Race Walking Cup in China on May 3-4. Dmytrenko won the men’s 20-km race and partnered with Ihor Hlavan and Nazar Kovalenko in the men’s 20-km team race. High jumper Andriy Protsenko won gold at the

Nazar Yarosh, 7 Julianna Lyktey, 16 Volodymyr Sadovyy, 14 Parma, OH Cary, NC Brooklyn, NY international track and field championships in France on May 11. High jumper Bohdan Bondarenko won first place The first page of the four-page color section featuring with a jump of 2.42 meters at the IAAF Diamond League Christmas card designs by our community’s young- event Adidas Grand Prix in New York on June 14. Nataliya sters that was published in The Ukrainian Weekly on NOCUkraine Semenova won gold in women’s discus at the IAAF December 14. The 12 designs shown above were select- Saber-fencer Olha Kharlan, a world champion second ed for the UNA’s 2014 cards. Meeting in Madrid on July 19. Bondarenko won gold in the to none. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 No. 5

2014: THE YEAR IN REVIEW

In BOXING, heavyweight Vyacheslav Glazkov defeated European Championship (softball). The war in Ukraine on March 15 in Bethlehem, Pa., to pick up took a toll on the country’s Little League Baseball the IBF North American heavyweight title. Wladimir Championships held in Kremenets on September 15-19. Klitschko retained his four heavyweight title belts when The Rivne team dominated the local Kremenets squad, he knocked out challenger Alex Leapai in Oberhausen, 11-1, to capture the 7th ULLC title. , on April 26. Vasyl Lomachenko scored a In MARTIAL ARTS, Ukraine’s national Wushu team won 12-round decision over undefeated Gary Russell Jr. to win 106 medals at the European Wushu Championship in the WBO featherweight title on June 21 in Carson, Calif. on May 8-12 (39 gold, 36 silver, 31 bronze). Lomachenko tied with Thailand’s Saensak Muangsurin for Lucas Makowsky competed as a member of the winning a world title in his third pro fight. Klitschko Canadian long-track speed skating team at the 2014 knocked out of Bulgaria in Hamburg, Winter OLYMPICS. Vita Semerenko unexpectedly won a Germany, on November 15. A fifth-round knockout, it was bronze medal in the woman’s biathlon 7.5-km sprint. his 63rd career victory. Ukrainian Aliona Savchenko and German Anna Solovey surprised with top honors, her first won bronze in pairs figure skating. Ukraine’s athletes medal in an elite category, at a CYCLING race in on showed solidarity with their homeland while competing September 23. at the Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Numerous Ukraine’s men’s team (Nikishyn, Karyuchenko, Gerei Ukrainian athletes represented other countries at the and Reizlin) won gold in the Epee Fencer World Olympics, with several having their birthplaces changed to Championship on January 24-26 in Ligno, Italy. Olha hide their ethnic background. Team Ukraine won 29 total Kharlan won the Orleans Women’s saber Grand Prix 2014 medals (nine gold, nine silver, 11 bronze) at the Summer held January 31-February 1 in Orleans, France. Olha Youth concluded on August 28 in Nanjing, Kharlan won the European Champion title in saber China. for the fifth time (individual category) in France Oksana Masters, winner of a bronze medal in rowing at on June 9. Kharlan won gold in the individual saber event the 2012 PARALYMPICS in , competed as a mem- at the 2014 World Fencing Championship in , ber of the U.S. Nordic Ski Team in the 2014 Winter invamedia.com Russia, on July 15-23. Paralympic Games in Sochi, Russia. The 24-year-old Paralympic gold medalist in the biathlon Vitaliy The WHL’s Saskatoon Blades hosted a Ukrainian theme Ukraine native, a double amputee, qualified to compete in Lukyanenko. night on January 5 when they played Lethbridge. Toronto cross-country skiing and biathlon. She won a silver medal Maple Leafs winger Joffrey Lupul wants to be known as a in women’s 12-km cross-country skiing and a bronze the European Championship in freestyle WRESTLING in HOCKEY player and not as a major celebrity. Being traded medal in 5-km sitting skiing. Some members of the Katowice, Poland, on June 21-22. At the Golden Grand Prix four times before the age of 28 has made him more Paralympic team staged “silent protests” against the tur- on July 24 in Baku, Azerbaijan, Alexander Khotsianivski mature, serious and aware. Johnny Boychuk finally devel- moil in their country by covering their medals during (125 kg) won gold in the freestyle event. Yulia Tkach won oped into a solid, all-around NHL defenseman with the award ceremonies. All but one of 31 Ukrainian athletes gold (63 kg) at the World Championships in Uzbekistan on Boston Bruins. His “Boychuk bombs” are now playing out boycotted the opening ceremony’s parade in protest of September 8. Alexander Khotsianivski (125 kg) won gold on Long Island. NHL veterans Ruslan Fedotenko and Russia’s invasion into Crimea. The opening march saw a in freestyle at the Ramzan Kadyrov Cup in Grozny, Alexei Ponikarovsky were joined by 25 other Ukrainians lone Ukrainian athlete, flag-bearer Mykhailo Tkachenko, Chechnya, on October 10. playing in the KHL during the 2013-2014 season. Travis greeted by a thunderous ovation by the capacity crowd. DIASPORA SPORTS news included the 60th annual ski Zajac of the Devils was ranked as the No. 1 Ukrainian play- Ukrainian SOCCER coach Gene Chyzowych was award- races organized by the Carpathian Ski Club (KLK), which er in the NHL. His pairing with Jaromir Jagr has produced ed the 2014 Walt Chyzowych Lifetime Achievement took place March 1 at Hunter Mountain. Some 74 regis- dynamic results for New Jersey. Eighteen players of some Award on January 18 in Philadelphia. A dedicated soccer tered skiers, ranging in age from under 4 to over 75, com- Ukrainian descent were on active NHL rosters as of late coach and sports advocate, Gene Chyzowych, passed away peted. Stamford Levy defeated Sitch 2 by a score of 3-0, in December. on May 10, at the age of 79, following a long battle with the championship final of Chornomorska Sitch’s eighth At the European Cup of JUDO in on September cancer. He served as head coach of the U.S. National Soccer annual five-a-side indoor soccer tournament on March 8 6-7, Vitaliy Kovtunov (90 kg) won gold. At the under-21 Team and the U.S. Olympic Team (1973-1974). Shakhtar in Whippany, N.J. Nestor Paslawsky was inducted into the European Championship in Romania on September 19-21, Donetsk won the G Drive United Super Cup on February 6 Eastern Intercollegiate Volleyball Association Hall of Fame Ukraine’s Yakiv Khamimo (over-100 kg) won a gold medal in Israel, sweeping its three matches. Ukraine, the world’s in April. and Anastasiya Turchyn (78 kg) won gold in the women’s top-rated soccer power not qualified for the 2014 World The USCAK Indoor Invitational Volleyball Tournament division. Svitlana Iaromka (over 78 kg) won a gold medal Cup, shut out the United States, 2-0, in an exhibition match was held on May 3 at the Ukrainian American Cultural at the Continental Judo Cup Open in on September shifted from Kharkiv to the island of Cyprus in early Center in Whippany, N.J. Hosted by Lys Sports Academy, 27-28. March. A global campaign to boycott sponsors of FIFA’s the tournament was won by Chornomorska Sitch. A total Eleven- and 12-year-old little leaguers played ball in World Cup in opposition to Vladimir Putin’s annexation of of 193 teams competed at Tryzub’s 13th annual Ukrainian Kyiv on June 5-7 with three teams participating in the Crimea and Russia’s support of terrorist activities in east- Nationals Soccer Tournament in Horsham, Pa., over 15th championship of LITTLE LEAGUE Ukraine. The team ern Ukraine was launched in May. The 2018 World Cup is Memorial Day weekend. There were 17 champions in the from Kirovohrad was on to the regional championships in scheduled to be played in Russia. Ukraine has asked FIFA boys’ brackets and 13 in the brackets for girls. Eighty golf- Kutno, Poland, where they won two games and lost two to suspend Russia from hosting the World Cup. Dynamo ers from six states competed on June 7 in Tryzub’s annual games, playing as representatives of a free Ukraine. Kyiv won its 10th title on May 15 in Poltava, golf outing at Limekiln Golf Club. The Chornomorska Sitch Ukraine finished with a 3-2 record in the Under-21 defeating Shakhtar Donets, 2-1. Earlier, Shakhtar won its men’s team won first place in the second annual Ukrainian European Championship, 1-4 in the European fifth straight title on May 11, Heritage Festival Tournament in memory of Steven Championship for Cadets and 4-2 in Women’s U-22 beating Zorya Luhansk 3-1. On May 22 Ukraine’s national Howansky on June 14 in Yonkers, N.Y. A total of eight team defeated Nigeria 2-1 in an international friendly teams competed. match in Kyiv. At least nine players from Ukrainian soccer More than 40 participants took part in the annual clubs saw action in the 2014 World Cup in Brazil, includ- USCAK-East Tennis Tournament at the Soyuzivka Heritage ing three (Srna, Alves da Silva and Bernard) from Shakhtar Center on June 28-29. The 58th annual event was contest- Donetsk. Shakhtar played matches in Kyiv due to the insta- ed in 12 age and gender categories in singles, doubles and bility in the Donbas region. On July 23 the club moved its mixed doubles. The 30th Ukrainian Youth Games were matches to Arena Lviv. The Ukrainian national team is held on July 31-August 1 at the Ukrainian American Youth benefitting from the modern soccer philosophies Association campgrounds in Ellenville, N.Y., and at espoused by 64-year-old coach Mykhaylo Fomenko. On Soyuzivka, with 154 athletes participating in friendly com- August 9 soccer legend Andriy Bal passed away at age 56 petition. Hosted under the auspices of USCAK, the games’ while on a practice session. On September 17 Ukrainian sporting dockets comprised soccer, volleyball, track and soccer star Andriy Husin, 41, died as a result of a motorcy- field, and swimming. The third annual USCAK National cle accident. Police in Belarus detained some 100 Beach Volleyball Tournament was held on August 22 in Ukrainian soccer fans for chanting vulgar verses directed Wildwood Crest, N.J. Old Style from Chicago prevailed over at Russian President Vladimir Putin on October 10. The Sitch Seniors to win the championship. Marko Krasij incident came a day before Mr. Putin’s arrival for a meet- defeated 2013 champion Mykola Stroynick in the men’s ing of leaders from the CIS. On December 4 UEFA finals of the 59th annual USCAK National Tennis announced it would ban Crimean clubs from participating Tournament held at Soyuzivka over Labor Day weekend. in Russian competitions as of January 1, 2015. It is hoped Lesia Bilak Schinnerer bested Halyna Kostenko in the competitions in Crimea will be held by Ukrainian struc- woman’s final. The same venue over the same weekend tures under the auspices of the Football Federation of saw Chornomorska Sitch win the 58th annual USCAK Ukraine. Swim Championships. The 16th annual Plast Chicago Golf In SWIMMING, Ukraine’s synchronized swim team won outing was held on September 6 at Oak Brook Golf Club in first place in the senior highlight free final at the 13th Oak Brook, Ill. Fifty-two men and women golfers compet- FINA Synchronized Swimming World Cup 2014 in Quebec ed in the yearly event hosted by the Pobratymy sport.dziennik.pl on October 2-5. Foundation. Bohdan Bondarenko continues to raise the bar in high Tetiana Omelchenko (60 kg) won gold at the Golden jumping, consistently winning gold in most internation- Grand Prix de Paris Seine Ouest held February 8-9. Murzai “2014: The Year in Review” continues in next week’s al competitions. Mehedidze (96 kg) won first place in the freestyle event at issue. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 13 Toronto event launches Volume 10 of Hrushevsky’s “-Rus’” TORONTO – Some 80 supporters of the Kozak state. Hrushevsky Translation Project (HTP) joined [The Ukrainian Weekly prefers to use family and friends of the late John Yaremko at the spelling “Kozak” rather than “Cossack” St. Vladimir Institute in Toronto on Sunday to differentiate Ukrainian Kozaks from afternoon, December 7, 2014, to launch a of other nationalities.] new volume of Mykhailo Hrushevsky’s The new English-language publication “History of Ukraine-Rus’” and to honor the features two introductions, as well as volume’s sponsor. The event was organized extensive bibliographical material. In the by the Peter Jacyk Center for Ukrainian first introduction, consulting editor Historical Research of the Canadian Institute Andrew B. Pernal discusses Hrushevsky’s of Ukrainian Studies (University of Alberta) sources and the structure of the volume. together with St. Vladimir Institute and the The second introduction, by consulting edi- Ukrainian Canadian Research and tor Yaroslav Fedoruk, gives a factual and Documentation Center of Toronto. moving account of Hrushevsky’s creative Volume 10 of the history, subtitled “The work during his final years, which was car- Cossack Age, 1657-1659,” is the last of ried out under increasing surveillance, Hrushevsky’s multivolume work to be writ- arrest and exile by the Soviet government. ten by the master historian. The unfinished The Toronto launch and celebration original was edited by his daughter, opened with a greeting by Paul Strathdee, Kateryna, and published in 1936, two years president of St. Vladimir Institute, who William Szuch after Hrushevsky’s death. The central his- noted the abiding importance of Dr. Frank E. Sysyn holds the latest volume of Hrushevsky’s “History of Ukraine-Rus’.” torical figure of the volume is Bohdan Hrushevsky’s work and spoke of John Khmelnytsky’s successor as hetman, Ivan Yaremko as one of the institute’s founding Dr. Frank E. Sysyn, director of the Jacyk Sametz and the late William Sametz of Center, then addressed the audience. He Vyhovsky, whose portrait appears on the members. Mr. Strathdee then introduced the Toronto gave Mr. Yaremko in his latter years, recalled that in founding the Center, the late volume’s handsome cover. The volume audience to three sisters of Mr. Yaremko including support of his decision to help Peter Jacyk stipulated that its major under- explores the tense situation among the who were present, Rosalie Yaremko, Lucy fund the Hrushevsky Translation Project. Dr. taking be the publication of a full English- Kozaks after Khmelnytsky’s death and Migus and Jeanette Cooke, together with Mr. Sysyn expressed gratitude in particular to language version of Hrushevsky’s monu- Vyhovsky’s negotiations with both the Yaremko’s niece Hélène Yaremko-Jarvis. The the late Mr. Yaremko for his sponsorship of mental history, thus initiating the Muscovite and Polish-Lithuanian sides in Very Rev. Bohdan Sencio offered a benedic- Volume 10, noting the contribution in his Hrushevsky Translation Project (HTP). He an effort to secure his hetmancy and the tion and prayers of remembrance. memory of the Chair of Ukrainian Studies went on to speak of Hrushevsky’s dedica- Foundation (Toronto). tion, industry and achievement in prepar- Prof. Paul R. Magocsi, holder of the John ing the final volume of his history despite Yaremko Chair of Ukrainian Studies at the the tumultuous and threatening circum- University of Toronto and member of the stances of its writing. Chair of Ukrainian Studies Foundation, As editor-in-chief of the English-language spoke from the perspective of teaching his- publication, Dr. Sysyn outlined some of the tory at the university. He expressed satisfac- complexities involved in translating and tion that because English-language versions preparing the Hrushevsky volumes, as well of several volumes of Hrushevsky’s history as the multiple tasks undertaken by the HTP now exist, students of those periods no lon- team of staff editors and consulting scholar- ger need to rely on the histories of the ly editors to assure complete and accurate Russian scholars Soloviev and Kliuchevsky. English-language editions. He noted in par- Prof. Magocsi also spoke of the remark- ticular the talented work of Myroslav ably high quality of the English-language Yurkevich, managing editor of Volume 10, volumes of Hrushevsky’s “History of and the contributions of consulting editors Ukraine-Rus’,” noting in particular their Prof. Pernal and Dr. Fedoruk and HTP man- wealth of verified and updated bibliograph- aging editor Uliana M. Pasicznyk. ic data and newly drawn and highly usable Dr. Sysyn said that Mr. Yaremko, as the maps. Each of the history’s translated vol- first Ukrainian-Canadian to be elected to the umes is a major scholarly work in its own Ontario Parliament, understood the impor- right, declared Prof. Magocsi. Pointing out CIUS tance of Hrushevsky’s work for restoring that Volumes 2, 3, 4, and 5, now in editorial At the book launch: (from left, first row) John Yaremko’s sisters Rosalie, Lucy and and amplifying Ukrainians’ knowledge of Jeanette, and (second row) Paul R. Magocsi, Frank E. Sysyn and Nadia Jacyk. their past. He spoke warmly of the care Rose (Continued on page 14) BOOK NOTE: Memoir recalls defense of Soviet-era dissidents “Negotiating Human Rights: In Defence of Dissidents eve of the Soviet Union’s dissolution. during the Soviet Era: A Memoir,” by Christina Isajiw. Ms. Isajiw was inspired to write her book when she real- Edmonton, Alberta: Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies ized that while there are many memoirs by dissidents and Press, 2013. ISBN: 1894865332, 9781894865333. $34.95 political prisoners, there were no accounts written about (paperback and CD). the work done by the people who supported them through NGOs. 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backed separatists were responsible for the a recent increase in violence in eastern port terrorist activities and whose troops NEWSBRIEFS vast majority of violations. (RFE/RL, with Ukraine. The office of U.N. Secretary General are directly involved in hostilities against reporting by the Associated Press and Ban Ki-moon issued a statement on January Ukraine, is solely responsible for the mur- (Continued from page 2) Reuters) 24 strongly condemning a rocket attack on ders of innocent civilians in , (Rikard Jozwiak and Carl Schreck of RFE/RL, the Ukrainian port city of Mariupol earlier , Donetsk, Mariupol and many Day of mourning for Mariupol victims with reporting by RFE/RL’s Luke Johnson in that day that left at least 30 people dead and other towns and villages in Ukraine in Washington, as well as the Associated Press) KYIV – Ukraine held a day of national nearly 100 wounded. Mr. Ban’s statement recent weeks. We seek international sup- mourning on January 25, following a series also denounced the January 23 “unilateral port that Russia will finally be compelled to U.N. condemns Donetsk bus attack of rocket attacks in the southeastern city of withdrawal from the ceasefire by rebel lead- keep its promises, rein in its proxies and – The United Nations Mariupol that killed 30 people and injured ership, and particularly their provocative stop sending troops and weaponry into Security Council on January 23 condemned more than 90 others. Ukraine President statements about claiming further territory.” Ukraine. …We call on the international Britain proposed a Security Council state- community to condemn this and other “in the strongest terms” a deadly attack in Petro Poroshenko condemned the attack as ment that echoed Mr. Ban’s condemnation crimes committed by terrorists.” (Ukraine Donetsk, a rebel-controlled city in eastern “a crime against humanity,” but he said and called for an investigation into the Crisis Media Center) Ukraine. Thirteen people were killed and Ukraine stands by a September 2014 peace attacks on Mariupol but Russia rejected it. some 20 wounded in the shelling of a bus deal signed in Minsk. National flags were The statement specifically named Aleksandr Poroshenko comments on Mariupol attack stop on January 22. Witnesses said the bus flown at half-mast and a minute of silence Zakharchenko, the head of the self-pro- blast was caused by a mortar or artillery was observed at midday local time in memo- KYIV – President Petro Poroshenko claimed Donetsk People’s Republic in east- shell. Kyiv and the pro-Russian separatists ry of the victims. Ukraine’s Defense Ministry spoke on January 24 about the attack on ern Ukraine. Since January 23, Mr. blamed each other for the attack. The said the city had been targeted on January Mariupol. “The bloody murder of dozens of Zakharchenko has announced his group Security Council called for an independent 24 with three separate strikes by Grad rock- civilians and wounding of nearly 100 peo- would no longer negotiate a truce, was probe and for those found responsible to ets fired from separatist-held areas. The ple by pro-Russian terrorists in Mariupol is instead launching an offensive and later be brought to justice. In Washington, a U.S. rockets hit a market and a residential dis- not a terrorist attack. It is a crime against praised the attack on Mariupol as the “best State Department spokeswoman said the trict. The rebels claimed Ukrainian forces humanity that should be submitted to the possible monument to all our dead.” (RFE/ incident was being investigated by the were behind the attacks. The Organization Hague Tribunal. Having opened fire on the RL, based on reporting by Reuters and TASS) Organization for Security and Cooperation for Security and Cooperation in Europe residential areas of Mariupol, militants con- in Europe. Jen Psaki also said it showed the (OSCE) reported that the rockets came from MFA on the attack on Mariupol tinued a series of terrorist attacks, among need to implement an agreement on estab- rebel-held areas. (RFE/RL) which are the shelling of the civilian bus KYIV – The following statement about near Volnovakha, the murder of people at a lishing security zones between pro-Russian Russia blocks U.N. statement on Mariupol fighters and Kyiv’s forces reached in talks the attack on Mariupol was released by bus stop and in a trolleybus in Donetsk, the involving Russia, Ukraine, France and UNITED NATIONS – Russia has blocked Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on shelling of residential areas of many cities Germany in Berlin on January 21. Ms. Psaki a United Nations Security Council statement January 24. “On January 24, Russian- and villages.” He went on to say, “The inter- said Ukraine had the right to defend its that would have criticized a pro-Russian backed terrorists committed another hei- national coalition must strictly respond to own territory and that Russia and Russian- Ukrainian separatist leader and condemned nous crime against humanity. … Ukraine the crimes of terrorists, increase all forms mourns the completely innocent civilian of pressure on those who sponsor and sup- victims and expresses the whole country’s port them. This is what I was talking about sincere condolences to their families and in Riyadh and in the course of today’s relatives. …This crime will be thoroughly phone conversations with the world lead- and objectively investigated. Those guilty ers. Now, I am urgently coming back to will be brought to justice.” The MFA also Ukraine to hold an NSDC [National Security TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 noted: “The shelling took place after state- and Defense Council] meeting and coordi- or e-mail [email protected] ments by one of the terrorist leaders about nate actions in response to this terrible imminent attacks on Ukrainian cities, as crime. Civilized countries must further SERVICES PROFESSIONALS well as a significant intensification of unite efforts and stop the spread of terror- inflows of and weap- ist threat. The so-called DPR and LPR must ons into the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. be recognized as terrorist organizations.” Russia, which continues to materially sup- (Ukraine Crisis Media Center)

by the tsar’s Valuev circular. He vowed to Toronto event... repair that void through his own publica- tions. Hrushevsky kept that promise, man- (Continued from page 13) aging in his lifetime to produce and publish preparation by the HTP (already published some 2,000 works of scholarship. are Volumes 1, 6, 7, 8, 9, Book 1 and Book 2 Dr. Marko R. Stech, executive director of in two parts, in addition to 10), focus on the CIUS Press, noted the generous support Mr. СТЕФАН ВЕЛЬГАШ little-researched period of the 12th through Yaremko and his late wife, Mary, had given Ліцензований Продавець 15th centuries in Ukrainian history, he to a broad range of Ukrainian academic and Страхування Життя anticipated the especially valuable contri- cultural institutions, especially in endowing STEPHAN J. WELHASCH bution that their English-language editions Ukrainian courses at York University. He Licensed Life Insurance Agent will be to historical scholarship. also acknowledged work by other mem- Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. Oksana Zakydalsky briefly introduced a bers of the HTP team, notably technical edi- 548 Snyder Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 video of an interview she conducted with tor and indexer Tania Plawuszczak-Stech, Tel.: 908-508-1728 • Fax: (973) 292-0900 John Yaremko some years ago. The audi- mapmaker Wendy Johnson and cover e-mail: [email protected] ence then had the opportunity to view the designer Michael Cherkas. Dr. Stech video and hear Mr. Yaremko himself speak thanked the audience for their attendance of his upbringing, his academic, profession- and invited them to visit the CIUS Press al and personal experience as a lawyer and book table to view and purchase Volume politician, and his rediscovery as an adult of 10, as well as other volumes of the history the history of the Ukrainian people as part and publications of the press. of his own. He recalled his indignation at Nadia Jacyk, president of the Petro Jacyk their centuries-long subordination and lim- Education Foundation and daughter of the ited opportunities in their own land, as well founder of the Jacyk Center, expressed grat- as his admiration that despite these cir- itude to Dr. Sysyn and the HTP team for PERSONAL cumstances Ukrainians had managed to realizing her father’s goal of publishing a preserve and develop their identity and full English translation of Hrushevsky’s his- culture. In recalling his multi-faceted politi- tory. She also expressed gratitude for the Handsome, successful 31 y.o. cal service in Canada, he emphasized his Yaremko sponsorship of Volume 10, noting Ukrainian-American would like consistent commitment to human and civil that her late father had respected John to meet a beautiful, successful rights and efforts as minister of citizenship Yaremko’s passion, drive and commitment woman between 24-29 y.o. to foster the integration rather than assimi- to Ukraine and the Ukrainian community. for a serious relationship. lation of newcomers that today is a hall- Ms. Jacyk then presented the Yaremko fam- E-mail: [email protected] mark of Canada’s multicultural society. ily with copies of her father’s biography, Marta D. Olynyk, translator of Volume 10 “Leaving Home.” and other volumes of the history, offered the Volume 10 of the “History of Ukraine- audience a unique insight into Hrushevsky’s Rus’” is available from CIUS Press for WANT IMPACT? commitment to scholarship. As a 17-year- $119.95. To place an order for this volume, old student the future historian learned that other volumes of the history, or any CIUS Run your advertisement here, in the year of his birth, 1866, not a single publication, visit http://www.ciuspress. in The Ukrainian Weekly’s scholarly book in the com; phone 780-492-2973; or write to: CLASSIFIEDS section. had been published in the , CIUS Press, 430 Pembina Hall, University of owing to the severe restrictions mandated Alberta, Edmonton, AB, Canada T6G 2H8. No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 15

junior grade aboard a Liberty ship, sailing Michael Komichak... around the world three times and deliver- ing troops, ammunition, supplies and war (Continued from page 3) materiel to the Allied war effort in the Ukrainian American community events and European and African theaters, including observances, including Captive Nations the Allied invasion of Italy at Anzio. Week marches and public demonstrations, He began his 45-year career in commer- public gatherings and programs commemo- cial radio with WPIT in 1947, initially serv- rating Ukraine’s Independence Day ing as the station’s first radio engineer, and Halya Matz Zukiewicz (January 22 and August 24), Pittsburgh’s subsequently serving as chief engineer and celebration of the Millennium of assistant station manager, and as WPIT’s August 14, 1944-January 20, 2015 in Ukraine, anniversary com- general manager from 1975 until his retire- memorations of the 1932-1933 Famine- ment in 1992. beloved wife, mother and friend of many, died peacefully in her home Genocide in Ukraine, and numerous con- Mr. Komichak was a member of the surrounded by loved ones. A survivor and battler to the end, her certs and cultural performances featuring Ukrainian National Association and will be infectious laugh made many people cry. Honest and loyal, she spoke Ukrainian music, song and dance presented remembered by many UNA convention del- from the heart. She will be missed by many friends and family. by choruses, orchestras, ensem- egates, as he attended and recorded four bles and entertainers from Ukraine, the conventions beginning with the 1994 con- She leaves behind her devoted husband Janush and her loving United States and Canada. He generated and vention in Pittsburgh. Mr. Komichak and his son Andrei. mobilized Ukrainian-American community family spearheaded the Convention financial support for many Ukrainian proj- Committee that organized and hosted the A memorial service will be held in NYC in the Spring at a time and ects and causes, over the years raising a Pittsburgh convention, which marked the place to be determined. total nearing $1 million for the establish- 100th anniversary of the UNA. ment of the Taras Shevchenko Monument in He was married to Anna Komichak for 48 Washington, the endowment of three chairs years before her death in 1992. Together, of Ukrainian studies at Harvard University, they raised three sons: Raymond Komichak, the establishment of the Ukrainian who resides in Upper St. Clair, Pa., with his Memorial services for Nationality Classroom at the University of wife, Jaroslawa, and daughter Alexandra; Pittsburgh, the purchase of the Ukrainian Markian Komichak, who resides in Embassy in Washington, and for Ukrainian Broadview Heights, Ohio, with his wife, Myroslaw Shmigel orphans, army veterans, displaced persons, Lucy, and daughters Andrea, Bohdana and on the 40th day after his passing into eternity child victims of the Chornobyl nuclear Julianna; and Michael J. Komichak, who disaster, victims of mine and natural disas- resides in Chatham, N.J., with his wife, Daria. will be held ters, and other needy persons in Ukraine. The funeral was held on January 3 at St. Born on October 21, 1919, Mr. Komichak Mary Ukrainian Orthodox Church in • Saturday February 7, 2015, at 10:00 a.m. was a lifelong resident of McKees Rocks, McKees Rocks. In lieu of flowers, memorial at Ukrainian Catholic Church of the Pa., near Pittsburgh. He visited Ukraine for donations may be made to the Ukrainian Holy Protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary the first and only time in 1997. During Orthodox Church of the U.S.A., P.O. Box 495, World War II, he served with the United South Bound Brook, NJ 08880 (please note: 97-06 87th St., Ozone Park, NY 11416 States Merchant Marine as a “For Ukraine Orphanage Mission Fund”). • Sunday, February 22, 2015, at 12:00 noon. at St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church 30 E. 7th St., New York, NY 10003. The family asks for prayers for the soul of of M. Shmigel.

Ділимося сумною вісткою, що 2 грудня 2014 року в Пітсбурґу, Па., відійшов у Божу Вічність на 91-му році життя наш найдорожчий Чоловік, Батько, Дідусь, Стрийко і Вуйко св. п. With deep sorrow we announce that ПЕТРО ГОДОВАНЕЦЬ MICHAEL KOMICHAK народжений 16 серпня 1923 року в селі Велика Тур’я, р-н Долина, passed away on December 28, 2014 Україна. at the age of 95 ПОХОРОННІ ВІДПРАВИ відбулися в Пітсбурґу 5 грудня 2014 року в As the prominent ethnic radio broadcast personality in Pittsburgh, Українській католицькій церкві св. Івана Хрестителя. Тлінні останки Pennsylvania, he was the host and director of the Ukrainian Radio Program, Покійного спочили на парафіяльному цвинтарі. the “Voice of the Ukrainian-American Community in Pittsburgh” and Western Pennsylvania, Eastern Ohio and Northern West Virginia on Radio У глибокому смутку залишилися: Station WPIT every Sunday at 1:00 p.m. for the past 65 years, featuring дружина - Софія traditional and contemporary Ukrainian music, news, commentaries, син - - Ярослав and Ukrainian social and community activity announcements. син - - Олег з дружиною Мотрею внуки - Андрій і Олесь Michael was preceded in death in 1992 by his wife of 48 years, Anna братова - Анна Баран-Годованець Komichak, of blessed memory. He is survived by: племінники - Леся Лой, Оля Кайзер, Оксана Гунчак і Іван Фендик son: Raymond “Roman” Komichak and wife Jaroslawa, ближча і дальша родина в Америці, Канаді та Україні. Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania son: Markian Komichak and wife Lucy, Broadview Heights, Вічна Йому пам’ять! Ohio son: Michael J. Komichak and wife Daria. Chatham, Для вшанування пам’яті Покійного просимо бажаючих складати New Jersey пожертви на допомогу українським воїнам та їх родинам через granddaughters: Alexandra “Olesya” Komichak, Scottsdale, ЗУАДК: United Ukrainian American Relief Committee, Inc., Arizona; Andrea (Zenon) Mural, Cleveland, Ohio; 1206 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111 Bohdana Komichak, Chatham, New Jersey; Julianna Komichak, Broadview Heights, Ohio.

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tions “won’t force us to back down from ing bodies of the Council of Europe.” on Russia, granting its members the right Europeans... what we believe to be right and just.” Should Russia “not demonstrate tangible to vote at PACE sessions, participate in gov- As her unique proposal, German progress,” its members could face being erning PACE bodies and vote in the ses- (Continued from page 1) Chancellor Angela Merkel said at the World deprived of their votes until the year end or sions of the leading committees. ers, as well as members of the entourage of Economic Forum in Davos she is consider- removed altogether, the Yevropeyska However, Ukrainian diplomats were able Aleksandr Zakharchenko, the self-pro- ing proposing the creation of a single free Pravda news site reported. to sway the committee towards supporting claimed leader of the Donetsk People’s trade zone between the European Union The resolution – which drew 160 votes amendments reflecting an opposite posi- Republic. and Russia to end the aggression in in favor and 42 against – prevents the tion, Ms. Zalishchuk said, crediting the suc- U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden called Ukraine, Deutsche Presse-Agentur report- Russian PACE members from participating cess to the Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko the ed on January 23. “This really should be our in election observing missions, serving as Ministry, Verkhovna Rada Chair Volodymyr day after the attack and vowed to increase goal. I hope this opportunity emerges,” she rapporteurs and being appointed as PACE Hroisman and fellow PACE delegates from international pressure on the Russians. said, adding that the precondition must be representatives until the end of 2015. the Ukrainian Parliament. Yet Western governments are even establishing a ceasefire in Ukraine. It also calls for an assessment at the next In response to the January 28 PACE vote beginning to turn cold on the Ukrainian Yet, in the view of Mr. Losyev, such con- session’s opening in April of what Russia has to extend sanctions, the Russian delegation government, in the view of Stepan Havrysh, cessions are dangerous and misread Mr. done to de-escalate the conflicts in Ukraine, will cease its participation in PACE, as well the former first vice-chair of the National Putin’s true intentions. “The West doesn’t Georgia and the Transdniester region in as any contact, until the year end, Aleskei Security and Defense Council. understand Russia and naively thinks it can Moldova, including removing its soldiers Pushkov, the head of the Russian Duma’s “During the last six months, Poroshenko create a civilized democratic country,” he from these regions, the news site said. Foreign Affairs Committee, told reporters hasn’t had direct consultations on handling said. “Russia has a powerful anti-Western The resolution calls for the Russian gov- afterwards in Strasbourg, as reported by the situation in Donbas with Western lead- foundation and is incompatible with ernment to arrange for the release of the Yevropeyska Pravda news site. ers, other than telephone conversations,” Western values. It’s aiming for global hege- Ukrainian war Nadiya “Under such conditions, there’s no discus- he told gazeta.ua in comments on January mony, and its goal is to kick the U.S. out of Savchenko during the next 24 hours to the sion on any visits by PACE representatives, 28. “We haven’t become an ally to the U.S. Europe, destroy Euro-Atlantic solidarity Ukrainian government or a third party, said PACE monitors or contact by PACE represen- because it sees the two-faced politics of the and make Europe its protectorate.” Ms. Zalishchuk, a member of the Ukrainian tatives with Ms. Savchenko,” he added. Ukrainian government, which is playing As of The Weekly’s January 29 press delegation in Strasbourg. It condemns The Russian government is seriously several hands. In that regard, the U.S. deadline, the EU Foreign Ministers Council Russia’s role in instigating and escalating considering leaving the Council of Europe ambassador to Ukraine noted that while had yet to disclose the recommendations the military conflict in eastern Ukraine, and ceasing its participation in the we’re taking losses, you’re gaining benefits. reached at their meeting. But a draft of con- including supplying arms to separatist European Human Rights Convention and Poroshenko’s business in Russia, the oli- clusions to be reached was leaked in the fighters and concealing the involvement of other Council of Europe institutions. “I wish garchs that surround him, dependence on days leading up to the meeting to the Russian armies. to stress that Russia had never considered the Russian economy, the expectation of Reuters news agency and the EUObserver It condemned Russia’s role in the such a possibility,” Mr. Pushkov said. expanding such business – all this doesn’t news site. Mariupol attack on civilians on January 24. “Today’s PACE decision puts this issue on support building the state.” The council will vote to recommend The resolution cites Russia’s failure to the daily agenda.” Even if the EU Foreign Ministers Council extending sanctions related to the annexa- uphold the Minsk ceasefire accords and With that, Russia has removed any limi- approves its recommendations to extend tion of Crimea against Russian individuals calls for the Russian government to uphold tations any international institution can sanctions at its January 29 meeting, the and organizations for six months until them, including removing Russian soldiers place upon it, with the exception of the earliest they can be implemented is late September, as well as add more Russian cit- from Ukrainian territory. It calls upon United Nations, where it has a significant March. izens to its sanctions list. Russia to cancel the annexation of Crimea voice, observers said. That’s because the EU leaders would first “At the moment, Ukraine can count on The conclusions also accuse Russia of and cease the ethnic persecution of Crimean have to decide at their February 12 summit the support of the U.S., Canada, Great Britain playing a role in the January 24 rocket Tatars. to assign the European Commission with Most of the approved amendments were and Poland,” said Andrii Zolotariov, the attack on civilians in Mariupol. They call the task of preparing the necessary mea- approved at a “very heated” meeting of the director of the Third Sector analytical center upon the European Service of Foreign sures, which takes up to six weeks, report- monitoring committee that day, Ms. in Kyiv. “It needs to orient itself towards Action and the European Commission to ed the Reuters news agency. Zalishchuk told The Ukrainian Weekly. Just them, since the political position of these continue preparing more restrictive eco- Until then, Western leaders haven’t a day earlier, the same committee approved countries is benevolent towards us. But nomic measures, reported the EUObserver. revealed any plan B for halting Russian a draft resolution removing the sanctions waiting on the EU can drag on into infinity.” aggression. Europarliament President These measures may involve capital Schultz’s negotiations proposal reveals just markets restrictions that reduce the maxi- how little Europe understands Russia, or mum term for repaying the loans of even wants to understand its government’s Western institutions and investors, making mentality, said Ihor Losyev, a political it hard for Russian companies to refinance expert at the National University of Kyiv themselves and affecting Russian sovereign Mohyla Academy. obligations, reported Reuters. They may “Russian President Putin is not capable also restrict access to oil and natural gas of any dialogue. He understands only force extraction technologies. and rejects everything else,” he said. “He’s a What made bigger headlines, roiling the typical representative of the KGB and he Russians in the process, was the January 28 uses dialogue only to recruit his interlocu- PACE resolution and amendments approved tors. European leaders don’t want to see in Strasbourg, led by an extension of sanc- the truth that a new global threat has tions that deprive its Russian members of emerged in the world, which demands an their voting rights until an April review. adequate response. Yet European leaders “That’s the amendment to the resolution are hiding their heads in the sand.” for which the main war was fought during Russian Foreign Affairs Minister Sergei the entire winter session,” Ukrainian Lavrov even stated very bluntly in a National Deputy Svitlana Zalishchuk report- January 28 article published on the minis- ed on her page. “Also Russia didn’t try’s website that Western unilateral sanc- regain the right to participate in the govern- Ukrainian Days scheduled for March 4-5 WASHINGTON – The Ukrainian Congress its independence, and continuing economic Committee of America (UCCA) and its reform. Washington public relations bureau, the The two-day advocacy program is sup- Ukrainian National Information Service ported by the Central and East European (UNIS), will sponsor the first in a series of Coalition (CEEC), of which the UCCA is a advocacy events in Washington on March founding member. A briefing session with 4-5. During Ukrainian Days, the Ukrainian Ukraine experts will be held on Wednesday community will have an opportunity to morning, March 4, to acquaint the partici- express its concerns to members of pants with latest information from Ukraine, Congress and encourage them to continue as well as to review the advocacy issues. On promoting and supporting a strong and Thursday morning, March 5, a breakfast effective U.S. foreign policy towards meeting will be held with members of the Ukraine. Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. The new series of Ukrainian Days will be Additional planned events include a tribute a follow-up to the Ukraine Freedom to Taras Shevchenko at the newly renovat- Support Act signed into law in December ed Shevchenko Memorial and a debriefing 2014. The event will reinforce Ukraine’s session on Thursday afternoon. immediate security concerns of preserving Further information will be forthcoming its territorial integrity and sovereignty, on the Facebook page of UNIS and the maintaining border security, safeguarding UCCA website at www.ucca.org. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 No. 5

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE Philadelphians ship Albany area community sends humanitarian aid to Ukraine supplies to Ukraine’s soldiers

Roman Karpishka Jr. PHILADELPHIA – The Ukrainian Human Rights Committee (UHRC) helped the United Local volunteers with Lt.-Col. Ihor Dzera of the Ukrainian armed forces (center), Ukrainian American Relief Committee (UUARC) pack humanitarian aid for shipment to who said he is most thankful for the assistance his close military colleagues will Ukraine. The shipment, which arrived in Kyiv on November 18, 2014, was composed of receive from the diaspora. These volunteers, and others, sent 50 boxes of medical and humanitarian aid to Ukrainian soldiers in the Donbas. 22 large boxes filled with 1,608 pairs of heavy woolen socks, 630 lined winter gloves, 220 faux fur-lined hats, 85 thermal underwear and three large suitcases filled with indi- by Roman B. Karpishka Sr. Ukrainians of the Albany area said they vidual first aid kits. Ukraine International Airlines provided free shipment of the humani- would like to encourage other communities tarian aid and wrote in an e-mail message to the Philadelphia-area organizations: “We ALBANY, N.Y. – The Ukrainian communi- to send humanitarian and medical assis- thank you very much for the aid to our military in the east of Ukraine.” The aid was dis- ty of the greater Albany area – Watervliet, tance in the coming days to equal or sur- tributed to volunteer battalions by Vera Pryanko, representative of the UUARC in Kyiv, Cohoes, Amsterdam and Troy, N.Y. – gath- pass the contributions of their small com- and Ulana Mazurkevich, president of the UHRC. Seen above are: Andrii Kolbun, Ms. ered winter clothing and medical supplies munity of under 3,000 people. Pryanko, Ms. Mazurkevich, Ostap Zajac and Kateryna Bila. for Ukraine’s soldiers. Over 50 boxes were Community members also expressed prepared, labeled and packed by volun- special thanks to Dr. Andrij Baran of teers from five parishes for air transport Saratoga, N.Y., president of the greater from to Kyiv. Albany branch of the Ukrainian Congress They were sent to the military hospital Committee of America, for obtaining mas- in Kyiv, as well as to the eastern regions of sive supplies of needed medical equipment Ukraine, where patriotic forces are bravely for the front in eastern Ukraine. They also withstanding warfare on a daily basis. The thanked Meest for providing transport to shipment was expected to be delivered by New York City and Ukraine International January 7 (Julian calendar Christmas) and Airlines for transport from New York to in time for the year’s coldest months. Kyiv.

On a surprisingly warm and sunny Washington... Sunday afternoon, more than 100 Ukrainian demonstrators gathered in front (Continued from page 1) of the White House, carrying Ukrainian and the first time united the eastern and west- American flags and placards protesting ern parts of Ukraine into one country, was Russian aggression in Ukraine, demanding KLK Cordially Invites Members, Family & Friends the realization of a centuries-old dream of the release of Lt. Savchenko and calling on To Our Annual KLK Winter Ski Races the Ukrainian people. Unfortunately it didn’t President Barack Obama (who was away Date: Saturday, March 7, 2015 last long, he added, and Russia brought east- visiting to India) to implement the Ukraine Place: HUNTER MOUNTAIN , NY ern Ukraine back under its control. Freedom Support Act passed by Congress Registration: 8:00 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. Ski Lodge And now, he said, two decades after the by providing Ukraine with lethal military fall of the Soviet Union in 1991, when aid and placing stronger sanctions on Lift Tickets and Races: Ukraine regained its independence, it is Russia. These demands were expressed in Adults $60.00 Seniors (65 & up) $45.00 once again the subject of Russian aggres- remarks by leaders of Razom and other Young Adults (13-18) $45.00 Juniors (7-12) $35.00 sion, with Moscow’s annexation of Crimea Toddlers (6 & under) $15.00 and participation in the separatist fighting Ukrainian organizations participating in the in Ukraine’s eastern regions. demonstration and repeatedly chanted by Race Tickets only : Russian President Vladimir Putin does those attending the event. Among the slo- Adults & Seniors $15.00 Children (2-18) FREE not want to see a united, democratic gans chanted were: “Arm Ukraine, save the Ukraine, Ambassador Mostyk said. He wants world,” “Arm Ukraine, stop terror,” “Fewer Lift Tickets only: it to be a part of a new Russian empire. words, more action” and “Stop Putin now.” Adults $50.00 Young Adults $45.00 Seniors $45.00 The ambassador said he was certain that The Monday afternoon protest in front Juniors $35.00 Toddlers $10.00 even though the process will be difficult, of the Russian Embassy demanding the Races begin at approximately 10:00 a.m. with the assistance of the United States and release of Lt. Savchenko was apparently the European Union, Ukraine will over- affected by the strong winter storm warn- Opening Ceremony 9:45 a.m. come this aggression, and he expressed ing for the region. A small group of about a Ukraine’s gratitude to these countries and dozen warmly dressed protesters marched Dinner and Awards Ceremony: Hunter Ski Lodge international organizations and institutions for more than an hour in front of the Time: 6:30 p.m. for their assistance. He said the United Embassy’s main entrance on what was States was a leader in this effort. billed worldwide as Free Savchenko Day. Adults: $45.00; Children, ages 14 & under - Free, if accompanied by an adult. Please wear your embroidered blouses or shirts to the Awards Ceremony Please visit our website www.klkusa.com. For more information please contact [email protected] Visit our archive online: www.ukrweekly.com No. 5 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 19

Through March 1 Exhibition, “Yara at 25: Looking Back/Moving Forward,” February 13 Concert with pianist Mio Isoda-Hagle, cellist Alex Muhly New York The Ukrainian Museum, 212-228-0110 or 212-475-6474 Chicago and violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv, Piano Forte Foundation, www.pianofortefoundation.org or 312-291-0291 February 2 Film screening, “Brothers in Arms: Stories from the Washington Frontlines of the Russian-Ukrainian War,” Kennan February 14 Presentation of , Ukrainian American Youth Institute, Woodrow Wilson Center for Scholars, Building and International Trade Center, Parsippany, NJ Association, Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 202-691-4000 or [email protected] www.cym.org/us/2015-deb-tickets or [email protected] February 6 Solidarity March for Ukraine, Washington White House and National Mall, February 14 Presentation of debutantes, Ukrainian Medical facebook.com/events/1544053975844325/?ref=br_tf Chicago Association of North America, Palmer House Hilton, February 7 Chervona Kalyna Ball, with music by Fata Morgana 773-486-7929 or [email protected] Pearl River, NY and Svitanok, Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, Hilton Pearl River Hotel, www.kalynadeb.org February 14 Malanka benefit dance, Sheraton Four Points, Norwood, MA [email protected] or 508-245-1890 February 7 Chervona Kalyna Debutante Ball and Winter Zabava, Rochester, NY with music by Zvook, Ukrainian Cultural Center of February 19 Seminar with Suhnaz Yilmaz, “Turkish-Russian Rochester, Radisson Riverside Hotel, 585-662-3751 or Stanford, CA Relations in a Turbulent Region and the Challenges of 585-507-1395 Eurasian Energy Politics,” Stanford University, February 7 Hike to “Ukraina” site of farm and burial place of [email protected] Hayward, CA Ukrainian patriot and exiled Orthodox priest, the Rev. Agapius Honcharenko, Garin Regional Park (East Bay February 22 Winterfest, Bobriwka Campground, Regional Park District, Carden Lane Entrance), Nova Colebrook, CT 860-637-0392 or [email protected] Ukraine, https://facebook.com/events/159429830656589 February 24 Concert, with violinists Scott St. John, Solomiya Ivakhiv, February 7 Music at the Institute concert, “All-Time Favorites,” Waterloo, ON violists Sharon Wei, Doug McNabney and cellist Tom New York featuring violinist Solomiya Ivakhiv, cellist Colin Carr and Wiebe, Kitchener-Waterloo Chamber Music Society, pianist Gil Kalish, Ukrainian Institute of America, 519-886-1673 or [email protected] 212-288-8660 or www.ukrainianinstitute.org

February 10 Lecture by Tamara Martsenyuk, “Gender, Nation and Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events New York Revolution: The Role of Women in the Euro-Maidan advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Protests of 2013-2014 in Ukraine,” Columbia University, from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors [email protected] or 212-854-4697 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1, 2015 No. 5

PREVIEW OF EVENTS Wednesday, February 4 The conference will take place at the society’s building, 63 Fourth Ave. (between Ninth and JENKINTOWN, Pa.: At 7 p.m. the film “Gates 10th streets) at 5 p.m. For additional informa- of Hell” will be screened here at the Ukrainian tion call 212-254-5130. Educational and Cultural Center (UECC), 700 Cedar Road. A team of filmmakers traveled to Tuesday, February 10 the frontlines between Ukrainian forces and NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Studies Program pro-Russian separatists to interview soldiers, at the Harriman Institute, Columbia commanders, local residents and volunteers. University, invites you to attend a presentation Their goal was to try to find out what fuels entitled “Gender, Nation and Revolution: The this war and what the real cost is for every- Role of Women in the Euro-Maidan Protests of body involved. There will be an opportunity 2013-2014 in Ukraine” by Dr. Tamara to interact with the award-winning filmmak- Martsenyuk. Dr. Martsenyuk is associate pro- ers, who will share their personal experienc- fessor in the Department of Sociology, es and observations from the war zone. For National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy, information call the UECC, 215-663-1166. and is currently a Petro Jacyk Program Fellow The screening is organized by the Ukrainian at the University of Toronto. The lecture will Human Rights Committee. take place at 4 p.m. in the Marshall D. Shulman Saturday, February 7 Seminar Room (Room 1219, International Affairs Building, 420 W. 118th St). The event is NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific free and open to the public. For additional Society (NTSh) invites all to a conference information call 212-854-4697. “Oleh Olzhych-Kandyba (1907-1944): A Poet and Political Leader” dedicated to the 70th Sunday, March 8 anniversary of the death of Oleh Olzhych, an NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Chorus Dumka important and prominent Ukrainian poet and invites all to its 65th anniversary concert, political leader. Prof. George G. Grabowicz which will celebrate the work of Taras (NTSh, Harvard) will deliver a lecture on Shevchenko, at 2 p.m. in The Great Hall at “Olzhych, Prague Literary School and Canon,” Cooper Union, Seventh Street and Third and Prof. Anna Procyk (NTSh, Ukrainian Avenue. Tickets may be purchased in advance Academy of Arts and Sciences, City University through: Surma, 11 E. Seventh St.; Self of New York) will speak on “Oleh Kandyba- Reliance Association, 98 Second Ave.; Emilia Olzhych’s Political Thought in the Light of Liteplo, 917-301-8355; as well as via Philosophical Currents of the Interwar Era.” Dumka’s website www.dumkachorus.org.

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51st Debutante Ball of the National Executive of the Ukrainian American Youth Association - CYМ Saturday, February 14th, 2015 Sheraton Parsippany Hotel, 199 Smith Road, Parsippany, New Jersey

 Cocktails at 6:00 p.m. Music by  Presentation of Debutantes at 7:00 p.m. Black tie required. “Hrim” and “Zvook”  Banquet immediately following presentation  Ball at 9:00 p.m

For reservations and additional information go to: www.cym.org/us is page is sponsored by the SUMA (Yonkers) Federal Credit Union.

Brianna Nicole Andrach Christine Podberezniak Elmwood Park, NJ Spring eld, NJ

Tatiana Olya Barankewicz Inna Lemyzhanska Granite Spring, NY Olena Kocur New Paltz, NY Bronxville, NY