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INSIDE: • Wrzesnewskyj speaks on Holodomor at OSCE PA — page 3. • Ukraine’s new envoy to the United Nations — page 4. • Soccer in Ukraine: all you need to know — pages 10-11. HE KRAINIAN EEKLY T PublishedU by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW association Vol. LXXV No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 $1/$2 in Ukraine Shukhevych centennial marked in Ukraine OSCE Parliamentary Assembly by Illya M. Labunka Prominent Lviv residents, and concludes annual meeting in Kyiv Special to The Ukrainian Weekly guests like Mr. Oleskiw who traveled from Europe and North America, filled by Zenon Zawada LVIV – In the view of London resi- the Solomiya Krushelnytska Lviv Kyiv Press Bureau dent and World War II displaced per- Opera House for a commemorative son Vasyl Oleskiw, Ukrainian evening on June 29 that featured KYIV – Meeting in Insurgent Army (UPA) Commander-in- speeches and concert performances. Ukraine for the first time, the Chief Roman Shukhevych deserves to Amidst the crowd were UPA veter- 16th annual session of the be recognized as among the greatest ans, some of whom fought alongside Parliamentary Assembly of figures in Ukrainian history. Shukhevych, Ukrainian Orthodox and the Organization for Security “During one of the most difficult peri- Catholic clergy, the legendary com- and Cooperation in Europe ods in our history, he led the struggle for mander’s son, Yurii Shukhevych, All- (OSCE) called upon its liberation for such an extended period of Ukrainian Union of Veterans Chair member-states to sign and time, with support almost exclusively Ihor Yukhnovskyi, Ivan Franko immediately ratify the from the Ukrainian people,” said Mr. University of Lviv Rector Dr. Ivan European Convention Oleskiw, a former leader of the Vakarchuk and former Soviet political Against Human Trafficking. Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. prisoners Ihor and Iryna Kalynets. The Parliamentary “Virtually no assistance from the Ukrainian President Viktor Assembly (PA) Kyiv rest of the free world ever materialized Yushchenko was noticeably absent Declaration on July 9 delib- to supplement the armed struggle from the ceremony in what was widely erately avoided any position under the command of Roman believed to be a political move. statement on Ukraine’s tur- Shukhevych,” Mr. Oleskiw added. The day before, the Our Ukraine bulent politics, but called The 100th anniversary of the birth of People’s Union had formed a bloc with upon the Belarusian govern- Gen. Shukhevych, also known by his the People’s Self-Defense led by Yurii ment to change its election pseudonym Taras Chuprynka, was Lutsenko, a former Socialist who insisted legislation, allow OSCE marked by thousands of Lviv residents their political force avoid the issue of monitors into the country and visitors, with several commemorative UPA recognition in its parliamentary more often and adhere to events throughout the last days of June, campaign. democratic principles. punctuated by solemnity and admiration. Enlarged photographs portraying the Such criticism, coupled Zenon Zawada (For a biography of Roman with a resolution calling for House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.), Shukhevych, see page 6.) (Continued on page 13) the Russian Federation to Holodomor survivor Eugenia Dallas, Sen. Benjamin cease using its energy sup- Cardin (D-Md.) and Rep. Michael McNulty (D-N.Y.) plies as levers of political visit the Famine-Genocide Memorial at St. Michael's pressure, drew a fierce reac- Square in Kyiv. tion that revealed the ever-widening rift democracy and parliamentarianism?” between the West and the governments of The OSCE monitors progress in imple- Vladimir Putin of Russia and Alyaksandr menting the previsions of the 1975 Lukashenka of Belarus. Helsinki Accords on human rights human- “I was strongly amazed by several itarian issues, trade and economic issues, European colleagues who advertised Mr. and political and security issues. [Viktor] Yushchenko as a fruit of democ- The summit was attended by 250 par- racy and parliamentarianism,” said liamentarians from 56 participating states. Sergey Glazev, a PA delegate from the Of 13 amendments proposed by the Russian Federation. “I have to ask: Can a Belarusian delegation to modify the reso- man who drives away Parliament, acts lution regarding their country, the PA approved four. unlawfully and blocks Constitutional Court meetings be considered a fruit of (Continued on page 16) Ukraine commemorates 10th anniversary of its Distinctive Partnership with NATO by Zenon Zawada ten to Ukraine’s intention to join NATO Kyiv Press Bureau and become a civilized European coun- try. Unfortunately, we don’t have a team KYIV – As Ukraine’s minister of for- eign affairs at the time, Henadii like that anymore.” Udovenko remembers the steep chal- Diplomats, politicians, policy analysts lenge his government faced when it and NATO advocates converged at the launched the initiative to establish part- Ministry of Foreign Affairs for a July 9 nership with the North Atlantic Treaty special meeting to commemorate the Organization (NATO) in the mid 1990s. 10th year anniversary of Ukraine signing They were a united and determined the Distinctive Partnership Charter with team then, he recalled, perhaps embold- the alliance. ened by the opposition. Illya Labunka Joining Mr. Udovenko in the com- Lviv Opera Theater facade decorated with banners depicting Roman “The United States, Germany, France memoration were members of his NATO Shukhevych and UPA soldiers. – everyone pushed us aside,” Mr. Udovenko said. “They didn’t want to lis- (Continued on page 19) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 No. 28 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFSNEWSBRIEFS Did Yushchenko borrow Kuchma’s ideas Yushchenko may nominate Yanukovych Solyom declassified documents on the gravesites of prisoners of war, foreigners KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko in interned in Ukraine, and slain soldiers. The for amending Constitution of Ukraine? an interview with the Inter TV channel said documents contain data on 18 gravesites he would nominate Viktor Yanukovych for and the names of 1,184 deceased. Mr. by Pavel Korduban Cabinet as a body whose responsibility is prime minister if the Party of the Regions Yushchenko described the signing of the Eurasia Daily Monitor collective.” The entire Cabinet has to be forms a coalition in the new Parliament. agreement as “another page in joint formed by the parliamentary majority, Mr. Yushchenko declined to name a person The Ukrainian Constitution will most [Ukrainian-Hungarian] history,” adding according to Mr. Yanukovych. whom he wanted to see as prime minister, certainly be changed after the pre-term that the next step should be the construc- On June 27 President Yushchenko saying that could be perceived as pressure parliamentary election scheduled for tion of a monument on the grave site of came up with his own proposals for a new upon the voters. Speaking in general terms, September 30, no matter who wins the 277 Hungarians in Brianka, in Ukraine’s Constitution. Addressing the nation on tel- the president said he wanted a person who vote. Both President Viktor Yushchenko Luhansk Oblast. (RFE/RL Newsline) evision, he called the 2004 reforms “inter- “deeply understands the national priorities and Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych ference in the Constitution that has led this of Ukraine.” He added, “It should be a per- Fleet’s rent to be reviewed admit that the constitutional reform of 2004-2006, which increased the power of country into a blind alley” and suggested son who is not afraid to say he/she is a cutting Parliament’s term in office, reduc- patriot of Ukraine, is not afraid to speak in KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko the Verkhovna Rada at the expense of the said that the rent paid by the Russian president but stopped short of transform- ing the number of national deputies and Ukrainian.” He also noted that the prime establishing a bicameral legislature. minister should understand that Ukrainian Black Sea Fleet deployed in Ukraine’s ing Ukraine into a parliamentary repub- Crimea region will gradually be reviewed, lic, was imperfect. The proposed reme- These ideas are not new. Mr. policy “must be formed in Kyiv, not in Yushchenko’s predecessor, President other capital cities.” (Ukrinform) Interfax reported on July 10. “There is no dies, however, are very different. While doubt that the cost of the fleet’s presence Mr. Yanukovych wants to further weaken Leonid Kuchma, offered the same menu in the late 1990s in order to weaken the Ukraine committed to joining NATO will change, because it is connected with the presidency, Mr. Yushchenko plans to other factors influencing the final price,” restore presidential powers. Verkhovna Rada. A popular referendum of KYIV – The Ukraine-NATO April 2000, which many observers said Mr. Yushchenko said. He added that Mr. Yanukovych, speaking during a Commission on July 9 issued an ambassa- Ukrainian policy regarding the Russian visit to Luxembourg on June 18, said that was rigged, approved the introduction of a dorial-level statement confirming Ukraine’s bicameral Parliament, but the Rada rejected fleet’s presence in Crimea should be it should be possible to amend the desire for accession to NATO, Interfax addressed soon. “The goal of a specially Constitution in a new Parliament, so that this idea. So as not to repeat Mr. Kuchma’s reported. “Ukraine is to join NATO and this mistake, Mr. Yushchenko suggested cir- created commission is to start talks and “one branch of power should not inter- decision has no alternative, this is an draw up an action plan for this and next cumventing Parliament and introducing the fere with the work of another one.” unavoidable process,” Kostiantyn Morozov, year. This topic is delicate, but it should be amendments via referendum. Mr. Yanukovych’s coalition in the out- the head of Ukraine’s mission to NATO, settled,” the president said, without provid- Mr. Yushchenko’s main legal adviser, going Parliament backs a bill on constitu- told RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service. In the ing any details on possible new conditions tional amendments aiming to weaken the Ihor Pukshyn, developed the president’s statement, NATO ambassadors praised of the fleet deployment. Under the terms president. The bill suggests depriving the ideas in an article in Zerkalo Nedeli. He “Ukraine’s contribution in the maintenance of a 1997 Russian-Ukrainian agreement, president of the right to dissolve parlia- said that the upper chamber should be of international security, including its active Russia pays $97 million annually for the ment if it fails to meet for 30 days and of formed by regional representatives, who support to all current operations and mis- naval base in Crimea. (RFE/RL Newsline) the rights to appoint the ministers of should serve longer than national deputies sions of NATO, and its efforts in the consoli- defense and foreign affairs and the head of elected to the lower chamber from party dation of regional cooperation.” But the Ukraine, Russia lift travel ban the Security Service. The bill would also lists. Mr. Pukshyn said that a new ambassadors also stipulated that the speed of cancel the requirement for Parliament to Constitution should give the president the the development of Ukraine-NATO rela- KYIV – Ukraine’s Security Service discuss bills drafted by the president ahead right to dissolve Parliament “for political tions should depend on decisions by and Foreign Affairs Ministry announced of schedule and disband the National reasons” and not just for failure to form a Ukrainian authorities and political forces, on July 6 that Ukraine has lifted a travel Defense and Security Council (NSDC), Cabinet or inactivity for 30 days. He also and not NATO’s support for Ukraine’s Euro- ban on a number of Russian citizens which is chaired by the president. suggested increasing the NSDC’s role. Atlantic aspirations. (RFE/RL Newsline) “whose activity was associated with In an article published in the weekly Mr. Yushchenko has been increasingly encroachment on the territorial integrity Zerkalo Nedeli on June 30, Mr. relying on the NSDC in his tug-of-war Ukraine, Hungary sign declaration and inviolability of Ukraine and incite- Yanukovych said that constitutional ment of ethnic enmity,” Interfax reported with Mr. Yanukovych’s Cabinet. KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor reform must continue. The prime minis- Rada Chairman Oleksander Moroz, on July 9. The Russian Foreign Ministry ter rejected the president’s calls to cancel Yushchenko and his Hungarian counter- on July 10 took a similar step, lifting a the leader of the Socialist Party, which is part, Laszlo Solyom, signed a declaration immunity from prosecution for members allied with Mr. Yanukovych, flatly reject- travel ban for Ukrainian citizens earlier of Parliament. He said that the president on joint memorials for victims of earlier declared personae non-gratae. Both coun- ed Mr. Yushchenko’s proposals. This is regimes, Interfax reported on July 10. should also lose the right to appoint two not surprising, as Mr. Moroz was one of tries’ decisions do not apply to people ministers to the Cabinet, because that During an official visit to Hungary, Mr. suspected of terrorism or criminal offens- arrangement “violates the integrity of the (Continued on page 14) Yushchenko presented Mr. Solyom with a es. In January 2006 Ukrainian border list of Hungarian citizens arrested during guards expelled Russian political analyst the suppression of the 1956 Hungarian Kiryll Frolov from Crimea, and in uprising and deported to Soviet prisons in OSCE chairman urges Ukrainian leaders Ukraine. Mr. Yushchenko also gave Mr. (Continued on page 18) to ensure September elections are transparent THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY FOUNDED 1933 Organization for Security Minister Moratinos said during a visit to and Cooperation in Europe Kyiv. “Many people across the OSCE An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., region will be watching with interest to a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. KYIV – OSCE Chairman-in-Office Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. Spanish Foreign Minister Miguel Angel see how the elections are conducted. 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July 9. No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 3 East is crucial for Europe, says OSCE FOR THE RECORD: MP Wrzesnewskyj’s Parliamentary Assembly president remarks to OCSE Parliamentary Assembly by Klaus Bergman silence,” Mr. Lennmaker underscored. Following is the text of Canadian onto its fertile black soils, life extin- Organization for Security Focus on the East Member of Parliament Borys guished. Stalin’s march towards his and Cooperation in Europe Wrzesnewskyj’s closing address at the Communist, imperialist vision was fed 16th annual session of the by the corpses of millions and the VIENNA – “For Europe, what happens The Parliamentary Assembly’s increased Parliamentary Assembly of the appeasement of world leaders unwilling in the East, in Ukraine and Belarus, and in focus east of Vienna is in the interest of the Organization for Security and to face down evil. As millions starved, the Caucasus and Central Asia, is vitally OSCE as well as of the region itself, he Cooperation in Europe. Mr. the Soviet Union exported grains from important,” said Goran Lennmarker, the said. Intensified dialogue about common Wrzesnewskyj focused his July 9 these fertile lands to the West – a West president of the OSCE Parliamentary problems and the sharing of experiences address, part of which was delivered which apart from a handful of brave Assembly, in an interview on the eve of its can be of great benefit to all. in Ukrainian, on the Holodomor. politicians and journalists turned its “An organization like the OSCE and its 16th Annual Session that started in Kyiv gaze away while eating the bounty, the Fellow Assembly Members: on July 5. Parliamentary Assembly has an important bread, from these lands. This Parliamentary Assembly is That is one reason why the OSCE job here, and as the only regional organiza- A half century has passed since symbolic of a new approach to world Parliamentary Assembly is holding the tion in which North America, Central Asia Stalin’s death, and his evil empire has order in which we are all co-architects meeting in the Ukrainian capital this week, and the Caucasus, and Europe are all mem- been consigned to the history books of and co-builders. he said. It was also why the Parliamentary bers, it is well-suited to do that job,” he said. humanity’s tragic 20th century. This multilateral assembly of Assembly decided to hold next year’s In the young democracies of both However, as parliamentarians, nation- patient yet principled debate first came annual session in Kazakhstan and why he Central Asia and the Caucasus, much work al representatives, we cannot allow our- together in the waning years of the personally supports Kazakhstan’s candida- still needs to be done. The president partic- selves to forget our common histories. 20th century – the most tragic century cy for the OSCE chairmanship in 2009. ularly pointed to the unresolved, so-called “Those who do not study history are in the history of humanity. And this Mr. Lennmarker noted he had made a frozen conflicts, notably in Nagorno- doomed to repeat it,” is a saying we assembly is a shining example of how concerted effort to visit all countries in Karabakh, but also in Abkhazia, South have heard on numerous occasions. on the cusp of the 21st century we can Central Asia and the Caucasus during his Ossetia and Transdnistria. These all carry Nonetheless, today we are witnessing cooperatively prevent the descent into first year as president, with this in mind. high human, economic and political costs. attempts at a Famine-Genocide in the type of totalitarianism, xenophobia In his conversations in all of these coun- Mr. Lennmarker expanded on his own Darfur, Sudan, and of certain tribes in and hatred which has in the last centu- tries, he has stressed the need to work active involvement in seeking a peaceful Zimbabwe. And even here, in the lands ry led humanity into the abyss of wars, towards greater regional parliamentary solution to the conflict between Armenia of the former Evil Empire, the Soviet famines and genocides. cooperation and active participation in and Azerbaijan about Nagorno-Karabakh Union, we have seen a re-emergence of It is, therefore, quite fitting that this the OSCE’s Parliamentary Assembly. – first as the special representative on imperialistic, totalitarian tendencies. particular assembly is taking place in He said: “I would argue that after the Nagorno-Karabakh of the Parliamentary Fellow assembly members, we can Ukraine, arguably the OSCE partici- successful enlargement of the European Assembly and now as its president. go back as far as U.N. General pating state which has proportionately Union, the OSCE’s work in conflict resolu- Assembly Resolution 96 (1) of suffered the greatest human losses tion and democracy-building must focus on December 11, 1946, and list interna- Golden opportunity during the 20th century. the transitioning democracies in the East.” tional resolution, decade after decade, We should particularly note that this As full and equal members of the OSCE condemning crimes against humanity “For some time now, I have talked year, 2007, is the 75th anniversary of and its Parliamentary Assembly, these voic- and genocide. Yet the Rwandan geno- about a ‘golden opportunity’ for an the Holodomor, the Famine-Genocide es must be heard. “We strongly prefer co- cide took place before our eyes. All of of Ukraine’s rural population. During operation and dialogue over isolation and (Continued on page 19) our resolutions are nothing more than this Holodomor, millions, perhaps as fine-sounding rhetoric unless each and many as 7 to 10 million were starved every one of us makes a pledge to act to death in the breadbasket of Europe. when hatred, conflict or crimes against As the Famine raged, Ukraine’s lush our fellow human beings occur. NATO chief reflects on anniversary countryside was denuded of its leaves Here in Kyiv, Ukraine, on the 75th and grasses as people ate anything that anniversary of the Holodomor, Famine- grew. In this denuded grey landscape, of 1997 Ukraine-NATO Charter Genocide, let us all pledge to ourselves one by one, hundred by hundred, thou- and to those who have placed their trust RFE/RL Yushchenko has been an ardent supporter sand after thousand, million after mil- in our leadership, a pledge of two sim- of his country’s membership in the lion, lay down their skin and bones BRUSSELS – Ukraine and NATO are alliance. But opinion polls show most of ple words: Never again. preparing to mark the 10th anniversary of his fellow-citizens remain opposed or the Ukraine-NATO Charter, which was indifferent. That contrasts with the major- signed on July 9, 1997. To mark the ity of Ukrainians who would like their occasion, NATO Secretary General Jaap country to join the EU. Mr. de Hoop OSCE PA’s Kyiv Declaration calls de Hoop Scheffer sat down with Scheffer said he would not enter the Ukrainian journalists in Brussels, includ- domestic debate on whether Ukraine on states to fulfill their commitments ing RFE/RL correspondent Natalia should seek NATO membership. “I never Organization for Security Angel Moratinos, Spain’s foreign minis- Vikulina, to discuss relations between comment on opinion poll figures, but I do and Cooperation in Europe ter, addressed the meeting. Kyiv and the alliance. know that in Ukraine, of course, this is a The Kyiv declaration urges all OSCE Some may feel discouraged by the ongo- group who is critical on NATO member- KYIV – The Parliamentary Assembly of participating states to sign and ratify the ing turmoil in Ukrainian politics, but Mr. de ship, which is their legitimate right,” he the Organization for Security and Energy Charter Treaty and the Kyoto Hoop Scheffer said that to him, it is a sign said. “I say again, I’ll not enter the Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) ended its Protocol. It also calls for greater action the country has grown into a healthy Ukrainian debate. As I said on the video 16th annual session in Kyiv on July 9 by on migration and against human traffick- democracy. At the same time, he under- conference a moment ago, NATO is not adopting a declaration that expresses regret ing, especially children, and for the dis- scored that the partnership between Kyiv washing powder. I’m not going to at the lack of progress in resolving so- mantling of criminal networks which and the alliance has grown correspondingly. Ukraine to sell NATO. You don’t sell called “frozen conflicts” in the OSCE facilitate illegal migration. “You now have a much more mature NATO. You explain what NATO is.” region and recommends strengthened In addition, the declaration contains political debate [in Ukraine], which did The NATO leader did say he thought action in several fields, including migration provisions on women, peace and securi- not exist before,” he said. “With all the some alliance opponents in Ukraine might and energy and environmental security. ty; cluster bombs; environmental securi- consequences, I am always positive to not be well informed about the bloc’s pur- The Kyiv declaration, representing the ty; human rights and intolerance. see political debate. I’ll not enter that pose and mission.”I think that those people collective voice of OSCE parliamentari- The declaration emphasizes that the political debate because it is not up to me who are critical [of NATO] – and we have ans, will be sent to the governments of all OSCE Parliamentary Assembly is the to enter what is specifically Ukrainian. to work on them, and we want to assist and 56 OSCE participating states. It is the OSCE’s most valuable asset in enhancing But, the partnership, at the same time, help in that regard, that’s why we have a result of five days of work by the 250 the credibility of the OSCE’s efforts to pro- has grown. Mention to me one other Kyiv office – that they perhaps should parliamentarians participating in the mote democracy and the establishment and NATO partner like Ukraine who is partic- know more and should be informed better annual session in the Ukrainian capital. improvement of parliamentary institutions. ipating in all NATO’s operations and about what NATO is, what NATO is The declaration expresses support for It reiterates the relevance of OSCE missions. I don’t know a second one.” doing,” he said. Mr. de Hoop Scheffer dis- all efforts to achieve a peaceful settlement election observation missions and states Mr. de Hoop Scheffer said his words of missed concerns, regularly expressed by of the “frozen conflicts” in Moldova and that parliamentarians contribute a wide praise did not mean Ukraine’s leaders Russia, that the alliance’s eastward expan- Georgia based on the principles of territo- range of professional political experience should rest on their laurels and he urged sion could be seen as a threat that destabi- rial integrity. and visibility to these missions. further changes, especially in moderniz- lizes security in the region. “As a general Reaffirming the crucial importance of OSCE Parliamentary Assembly ing the country’s armed forces and securi- rule, I have never seen NATO enlargement all democratic values, the declaration President Goran Lennmarker of Sweden ty structures: ”I think that the essential as a threat to anyone or anybody,” he said. calls on Belarus and governments of was re-elected unanimously to a second reforms should go on. I hope they will go “Every nation joins NATO out of its own other OSCE participating states to pursue one-year term. The Parliamentary Assembly on security sector reform, defense reform, free will. NATO has never pressed or pres- their international commitments and also elected Anne-Marie Lizin, of Belgium, oversight of the armed forces, security sured any nation [into] joining NATO. principles linked to the notion of each Jerry Grafstein of Canada, Kimmo Kiljunen sector in the wide sense that also concern That is based on performance, as you being a free and democratic country. of Finland and Panos Kammenos of Greece the Interior Ministry troops.” know, the decision, which taken by the Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko as vice-presidents, and Hans Raidel of Ukrainian President Viktor free will of the people.” and the OSCE Chairman-in-Office Miguel Germany as treasurer. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 No. 28 Yuriy Sergeyev, Ukraine’s new envoy to the United Nations, meets with the press by Matthew Dubas underscore the fact that Ukrainians and Ukrainians can claim their origins to Jews have a shared history and to “let’s before Kyivan Rus’, to the Trypillian, the NEW YORK – Yuriy Sergeyev, see what we can do together,” he added. Scythian and Sarmatian civilizations, he Ukraine’s new ambassador to the United Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs added. Nations, met with members of the press sponsored a similar exhibit, when Mr. The United Nations, according to in an informal introductory meeting on Sergeyev was working in Greece. Ambassador Sergeyev, offers Ukraine an Monday, June 25, at the Permanent Aware that members of the Ukrainian opportunity to contribute its experience Mission of Ukraine to the United community did not want to come to the in technological advances in atomic Nations located on 51st Street on Mission merely for receptions and other energy and environmental clean-up in Manhattan’s East Side. such routine formalities, the new envoy the aftermath of Chornobyl. Today the Mr. Sergeyev thanked those in atten- to the U.N. suggested that there would be deteriorating sarcophagus that houses the dance for coming and expressed his hope additional cultural, musical, artistic, nuclear reactor that exploded at for the Ukrainian community’s support political and other fund-raising events Chornobyl needs to be replaced and, of the Mission’s ambitious plans. Having sponsored by the Mission that he hopes according to Mr. Sergeyev, Ukraine is in previously met with members of the will attract the participation of more talks with the French-led consortium Ukrainian community, Mr. Sergeyev members of the community. called Novarka for building the new sar- expressed optimism about the great To further these plans and other proj- cophagus. potential for collaborative efforts ects, Mr. Sergeyev also expressed the Policy-makers, he said, should work between Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign desire to find a financial coordinator, due for the people and not the state. The for- Affairs and the greater Ukrainian com- to the financial potential of New York. mer, he underscored, is the goal of a munity. To that end, he has been speaking with democratic state, while the latter is a The mission informed the press of its groups like Adrian Karatnycky’s Orange Stefan Slutsky principle of a totalitarian regime. plans to host an art exhibit featuring the Circle and others. While there have been Ambassador Yuriy Sergeyev The ambassador also commented on paintings of Liudmyla Zhohol in many forums and discussions on how to criticism from neighboring countries and September at the Ukrainian Institute of help Ukraine, he continued, now is the the preservation and enforcement of attempts to discredit Ukraine for its America in New York. When Mr. time for action. human rights, Ambassador Sergeyev ongoing conflicts and alleged lack of Sergeyev was ambassador to France, he Planning events that unite all said. democratic practices. These same neigh- hosted a similar exhibit in Paris. Ukrainians throughout the world, Mr. He noted that prior to the 2004 presi- bors, added Mr. Sergeyev, have ongoing Arriving in New York just last month, Sergeyev recommended exhibits that dential elections and the Orange violent conflicts that mar their own repu- Mr. Sergeyev said he is still learning his showcase a variety of things Ukrainian, Revolution, the issues that currently tations on the global stage. way around one of the world’s largest such as the embroidery and pysanka divide the country, such as constitutional In resolving issues at the United cities, but has already visited The motifs that show the regional variances, conflicts and language divisions, were Nations, Mr. Sergeyev said he would Ukrainian Museum in the predominantly while at the same time demonstrating the rarely visible under President Leonid take a position that does not draw Ukrainian section of the East Village and unifying quality of being Ukrainian. At Kravchuk, and, to a lesser extent, under Ukraine into these conflicts. He said he attended the “Ukrainian Days” festivities the United Nations, for example, President Leonid Kuchma. looks forward to spirited dialogue with at the Ukrainian Cultural Center in Ukrainians need to demonstrate that Many who lived under the Soviet those representatives on the side of the Somerset N.J., which was co-sponsored Ukraine is a nation of “unity through regime were taught that Ukraine’s formal United States, but he also is keeping an by Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs. diversity,” he said. history began during the Kozak era, but eye on the results of these discussions, so Additionally, Ambassador Sergeyev As a member of the United Nations’ Mr. Sergeyev said that this is a great mis- that the dialogue fosters some change. spoke of his plans to run another exhibit Council on Human Rights, Ukraine take. Russians claim that they are the Regarding the issues of trafficking of featuring art works by Ukrainian Jews, to needs to demonstrate its commitment to descendants of Kyivan Rus’, but persons, Mr. Sergeyev said that these mat- ters in Ukraine need to be handled by the Ministry of Internal Affairs and by the The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund: June ombudsman on human rights, but in other countries, those companies that advertise Amount Name City Stephen Kohut Rancho Mirage, Calif. work abroad as a front for such trafficking $125.00 Eric Albritton, P.C. Longview, Texas Makar Kopanycia Trenton, N.J. activity must be investigated. “The crimi- (in memory of Daniel Krysa Pompano Beach, Fla. nal element is there,” he said. Ukraine is Jaroslaw Stachiw) Bohdan Kuropas Hickory, N.C. not only a country where many of these $100.00 Roman Klufas Seekonk, Mass. Roman and Stacy Farmington, Conn. persons come from, but Ukraine is also a transit nation for this business. St. Vladimir Ukrainian Parma, Ohio Leskiw Recently, Mr. Sergeyev said he attend- Orthodox Church William Maruszczak Wayne, Pa. $50.00 Irene Sarachmon Woonsocket, R.I. ed the “Ukrainian Days” festivities at the Iwan Mokriwskyj Rego Park, N.Y. Tunia and Ted Pennington, N.J. Ukrainian Cultural Center in Somerset, W. Rybak Dixon, Ill. Shatynski N.J. He commented that, “Ukraine and Inia Yevich-Tunstall Annandale, Va. T. Schmotolosha Livingston, N.J. Ukrainians need more events that pro- $55.00 Lydia Baltarowich Warren, Mich. F. Shatynski Hillside, N.J. mote Ukrainian issues and causes to the Yuri Stawnychy Kinnelon, N.J. Anna Slobodian Kerhonkson, N.Y. international community but also events Wolodymyr Chatham Township, N.J. Roman Tresniowsky Ann Arbor, Mich. that keep the average American informed Wolowodiuk $7.00 Andrew Metil Bethesda, Md. as well.” $45.00 Roman Klodnycky East Peoria, Ill. $5.00 Jaroslaw Bilyj Grand Island, N.Y. Matthew Stremba Baltimore, Md. 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Natalie and Ihor Lysyj Austin, Tex. Natalie Skorupa Cardington, Ohio We welcome submissions Nestor Lytwyn Fridley, Minn. Gertrude Tkachyk Tucson, Ariz. from all our Ukrainian com- Askold Mosijczuk Clearwater, Fla. Sophia Zaczko North Haven, Conn. munities, no matter where $15.00 Nicholas Gevas Granger, Ind. Edward Zetick Huntingdon Valley, Pa. I. Horodyskyj Melbourne, Fla. $3.00 Eugenia Cymbala Brooklyn, N.Y. they are located. Let the rest Lubomyr Iwaskiw Venice, Fla. of us know what you’re up to Genevieve Kufta Bayonne, N.J. TOTAL: $1,500.00 in your corner of the John R. and Natalie Elverson, Pa. Ukrainian diaspora! Lapic Sincere thanks to all contributors to The Ukrainian Weekly Sydir Michael Tymiak Pittsburgh, Pa. Press Fund. $10.00 Ann Goot New York, N.Y. Any questions? Call The Romana Jachtorowycz Chicago, Ill. Weekly, 973-292-9800, Cathy Kizyma Oxford, Mich. The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund is the only fund dedicated Irene Kobziar Pelham Manor, N.Y. exclusively to supporting the work of this publication. ext. 3049. No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 5

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Albany District Committee holds The General Assembly annual meeting at Soyuzivka of the Ukrainian National Association KERHONKSON, N.Y. – In keeping remarks to the recently announced sale of with a tradition that has evolved in recent the UNA headquarters building in EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE NICHOLAS FIL years, the Albany District Committee of Parsippany, N.J., and the strategic actions the Ukrainian National Association held contemplated to address the UNA’s finan- 105 LATHAM RIDGE RD its annual business meeting at Soyuzivka cial difficulties, which have accumulated PRESIDENT LATHAM, NY 12110 on Father’s Day, Sunday, June 17. and grown over the years. Mr. Tysiak STEFAN KACZARAJ Branch secretaries have been encour- stressed that the building sale was a sound UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION EUGENE OSCISLAWSKI aged during the tenure of District business decision given the strategic and 2200 ROUTE 10 5 STABLE LN Chairman Mykola Fil to bring their fami- practical realities behind the action. PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 FLEMINGTON, NJ 08822 lies to the UNA estate not only to mark In a question and answer period, the important role of fatherhood in socie- Auditing Committee chairman Tysiak FIRST VICE-PRESIDENT MYRON PYLYPIAK ty but to reflect on the UNA’s historic responded to several concerns, including ZENON HOLUBEC 11204 SE 234TH ST role as an advocate of organizational a question regarding the authority of the 5566 PEARL RD KENT, WA 98031 fatherhood. Executive Committee to enter into a sale PARMA, OH 44129 Taking advantage of the assembly of with giving advance notice to UNA OLYA CZERKAS branch members from the geographically members of the intention to sell the head- widespread district territory, who had quarters building. SECOND VICE-PRESIDENT 565 RIVIERA BAY DR NE arrived for the annual Father’s Day Mr. Tysiak stated that the need to take MICHAEL KOZIUPA ST PETERSBURG, FL 33702 luncheon and entertainment program, some dramatic steps to right the finances 26 SUMMIT AVE Chairman Fil called the UNA branch sec- of the UNA has been the subject of ongo- CEDAR KNOLLS, NJ 07927 AL KACHKOWSKI retaries to order, then greeted the branch ing discussions for at least the past two 126 SIMON FRASER CRES officers and other members in attendance national conventions. Moreover, he men- DIRECTOR FOR CANADA SASKATOON, SK S7H 3T1 from UNA Branches 13 (Watervliet), 57 tioned that the recently published report MYRON GROCH (Cohoes), 266 (Amsterdam), 88 of the UNA Auditing Committee spoke 16 KEVIN DR PAUL PRINKO (Kerhonkson) and 200 (Ozone Park). of strategic business decisions that were FONTHILL, ON L0S 1E4 CANADA 450 JEANES ST Mr. Fil asked everyone to stand for a under active consideration. He concluded PHILADELPHIA, PA 19116 moment of silence in honor of members that a promising financial offer was NATIONAL SECRETARY of the UNA Albany District who had received for the building from a serious passed away over the last two years. buyer, and that the role of the UNA CHRISTINE E. KOZAK BOHDAN KUKURUZA A presidium consisting of Stanley Executive Committee is to make deci- UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 5441 N NEVA AVE Mochulsky, chairman, and Stefanie sions between national conventions, 2200 ROUTE 10 CHICAGO, IL 60638 Hawryluk, secretary, was elected to con- adding, that’s the reason they are elected PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 duct the annual district business meeting. to their positions. EUGENE SERBA The minutes of the 2005 annual meeting Returning to the business agenda, and TREASURER 233 BELAIRE DR were read and unanimously accepted. in the absence of the members of the ROMA LISOVICH MT. LAUREL, NJ 08054 There was no district meeting in 2006 as Nominating Committee, Mr. Mochulsky UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION a large number of district branch mem- oversaw the establishment of a slate of 2200 ROUTE 10 SERGUEI DJOULA bers were actively involved in planning candidates for district offices. PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 4740 LACOMBE the UNA’s 36th National Convention After holding a vote, Mr. Mochulsky MONTREAL, QC H3W 1R3 CANADA held last year in May. announced the following election results: AUDITING COMMITTEE Individual reports were provided by the Mr. Mykola Fil, chairman; Mrs. district chairman, Mr. Fil, who commented Hawryluk vice-chairman Mr. Tysiak, sec- HONORARY MEMBERS on the mission of the branches to solicit retary; Mr. Krywulych, treasurer; mem- GERALD TYSIAK new members, followed by a review of bers of the Auditing Committee consist- 38 PROVIDENCE DR ANNA CHOPEK branch efforts to meet new member ing of Mr. Mochulsky (chairman), Andrij W SAND LAKE, NY 12196 1001 OPPENHEIMER DR, #101 recruitment goals for the district. He noted Demczar and Anna Slobodian; and mem- LOS ALAMOS, NM 87544 that the 2006 goal established for the bers of the Nominating Committee, con- WASYL SZEREMETA Albany District was the addition of 32 new sisting of Walter Lytinsky (chairman), 1510 HILLTOP TERR MYRON KUROPAS members and that the branches had signed Bohdan Bilica and Myron Krywulych. HUNTINGDON VALLEY, PA 19006 107 ILEHAMWOOD DR up 19 new members. Ms. Hawryluk had Concluding the election, Chairman Fil DEKALB, IL 60115 another stellar year as she alone enlisted 16 thanked everyone for their continued VASYL LUCHKIW of the 19 new members enrolled in 2006. support. He thanked Stephanie Hawryluk 49 WINDMILL LN TARAS SZMAGALA SR. After the Auditing Committee deliv- for her super sales effort, and encouraged ered and filed its report, Slavko Tysiak, as everyone to have a wonderful summer NEW CITY, NY 10956 10976 TANAGER TR UNA Auditing Committee chairman, was and to support the upcoming Ukrainian BRECKSVILLE, OH 44141 invited to speak on recent developments Film and Cultural Festival to be held at ADVISORS within the UNA. Mr. Tysiak limited his the UNA estate. ANATOLE DOROSHENKO MAYA LEW 16955 SYCAMORE CT 245 E 25TH ST, APT 8-G NORTHVILLE, MI 48168 NEW YORK, NY 10010 STEFAN HAWRYSZ GLORIA HORBATY BLDG A, APT 306 3 PEQUOT RD 600 E. CATHEDRAL RD WALLINGFORD, CT 06492 PHILADELPHIA, PA 19128-1933

Insure and be sure. Join the UNA! Participants of the Albany District Commitee annual meeting. THE UNA: 113 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 No. 28 BIOGRAPHY: Roman Shukhevych, THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY commander-in-chief of the UPA Roman Shukhevych, hero of Ukraine Roman Taras Shukhevych, the son of family found themselves in Krakow, Yosyp and Yevhenia Stotska, was born in where he based his activities until the Roman Shukhevych (1907-1950), who led Ukraine’s resistance against the a family of the intelligentsia of beginning of the German occupation of occupying forces of the Soviets and the Nazis, was remembered in ceremonies in Halychyna on June 30, 1907, in Lviv. Ukraine in June 1941. Ukraine in late June on the occasion of the centennial of his birth. While a student in a branch of the Beginning in 1943, Shukhevych A patriotic son of Ukraine who devoted his entire adult life to Ukrainian libera- Academic Gymnasium in Lviv, Roman assumed the role of leader of the libera- tion struggle, Shukhevych is best known as the commander-in-chief of the Shukhevych met Col. Yevhen Konovalets, tion struggle against the German and Ukrainian Insurgent Army (known by its Ukrainian acronym as UPA), the parti- leader of the Ukrainian Military Soviet occupying forces. Later that year san force that fought heroically against two evil empires of the day: the Union of Organization (UVO), who briefly rented a he was appointed head of the Home Soviet Socialist Republics and Hitler’s Third Reich. However, it should be noted room from the Shukhevyches in 1921- Bureau of the OUN and named com- that beginning in the mid-1920s, already as a young member of the Ukrainian 1922. During this period, Roman mander-in-chief of the Ukrainian Military Organization and then the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists Shukhevych often spoke with Konovalets Insurgent Army (UPA). In 1946 he was (OUN), Shukhevych was involved in underground resistance activities directed and listened in on his conversations. promoted to brigadier general by the against the Polish regime which then controlled western Ukrainian lands. These meetings profoundly influenced Ukrainian Supreme Liberation Council He continued the struggle for Ukraine’s freedom into the 1940s, when he was Shukhevych’s already rock-solid patriotic (UHVR). deputy commander of the Nachtigall and Roland battalions of the short-lived upbringing and helped forge the future During the German occupation of Legion of Ukrainian Nationalists. Part of the German army, the legion was seen by leader’s national character. Ukraine Shukhevych hid mostly in the OUN as the nucleus of a Ukrainian army and by the Germans as a unit that In 1934 Shukhevych graduated from forests, and from August 1944, when the would be used for diversionary purposes. When the unit was disbanded and its offi- the Lviv Polytechnic Institute (today Soviet forces arrived, in villages. During cers arrested by the Germans, Shukhevych escaped and joined the UPA, in University) with a degree in civil engi- the last six years of his life, Shukhevych November of 1943 becoming its top commander. In 1944 he was elected to head the neering. During his studies, Shukhevych lived in deep secrecy and functioned as a General Secretariat of the Ukrainian Supreme Liberation Council. Shukhevych died was an active member of Plast Ukrainian classic insurgent of the underground. in battle with Soviet special forces on March 5, 1950, just short of his 43rd birthday. Scouting Organization and belonged to Very often, for security purposes, Shukhevych and his army were branded by the Soviets as bandits, murderers, the “Chornomorsti” fraternity. Shukhevych was compelled to relocate Nazi collaborators and even as “slaves of Anglo-American imperialists” as their Known as “Shukh” to his friends, dur- from town to town and village to village, struggle continued into the late 1940s/early 1950s. The Soviets so feared and hated ing his student years Roman Shukhevych particularly in the Ternopil and Ivano- Shukhevych that they jailed his son, Yurii, from the age of 11, simply because of was also an exceptional athlete and Frankivsk oblasts. In addition to his whose son he was. Ultimately, Yurii Shukhevych endured 46 years in various chil- belonged to several sports organizations, most well-documented pseudonym dren’s homes, prisons, camps and exile because he refused to denounce his father. excelling in soccer, basketball, volleyball, “Taras Chuprynka,” Shukhevych also There are those who continue to believe the Soviet characterization of track and field and swimming. went by such noms de guerre as “Tur” Shukhevych and the UPA, among them many citizens of Ukraine whose world- Shukhevych had a great love for music and “Lozovsky.” For the last two years views were formed during the Soviet era. Unfortunately, among those who appear and studied piano at the Lysenko Music of his life Shukhevych was based in the to have swallowed the anti-Ukrainian Soviet propaganda is the JTA (founded in Institute in Lviv. Although he played well, village of Bilohorscha, today a suburb of 1917 as the Jewish Telegraphic Agency), which bills itself as “the global news according to his friends, Shukhevych had Lviv. service of the Jewish people.” JTA’s Kyiv correspondent, Vladimir Matveyev, little patience for practice. Shukhevych was killed in action on wrote on the eve of the Shukhevych centennial: “This week’s state-sanctioned By 1925, at age 18, Shukhevych had March 5, 1950, in his underground head- commemoration of a World War II-era Ukrainian military leader is stirring up con- already joined the Ukrainian Military quarters in Bilohorscha by Soviet MVD siderable controversy and alarming many in this country’s Jewish community.” Organization (UVO) and one year later special forces. Mr. Matveyev’s story was an example of fear-mongering at its worst. carried out the order to liquidate the Lviv He was awarded the highest honors of “Honoring Shukhevych is irresponsible and dangerous because anti-Semitic Superintendent of Schools, the Pole the UPA: the Gold Cross of Combat organizations would interpret this as a public recognition of Nazism,” Rabbi Meir Stanislaw Sobinski, who had instituted a Merit, First Class, and the Gold Cross of Stambler of the Federation of Jewish Community of Ukraine told the reporter. harsh anti-Ukrainian policy in the school Merit. He was posthumously named “Gen. Shukheyvch was on Hitler’s side and he is responsible for Hitler’s crimes,” system. “Hetmansky Skob” and awarded the said Vladimir Malinkovich, identified in the story as a political expert. These Following the creation of the Plast Gold Cross. statements are so outrageous that they simply don’t deserve comment. Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists The organizational and political Sadly, there are many in Ukraine today who do not know history, and do not (OUN) in 1929, between 1930 and 1934 changes introduced under Shukhevych’s care to learn it. And there are others both inside Ukraine and beyond its borders Shukhevych organized and/or personally leadership revolutionized the OUN and for whom it is convenient to repeat decades-old Soviet propaganda. executed a number of special tasks in the UPA, and enabled them to continue the But, for those who know Ukraine’s tortured history as a subjugated nation form of political assassination and sabo- national struggle for independence until fighting for freedom, and those who lived through the cataclysmic events of the tage in order to undermine the chauvinis- the late 1950s. time, Roman Shukhevych always was and will be a hero of Ukraine. tic Polish regime. Shukhevych’s brilliant military tactics On the eve of World War II in 1939, exemplified the highest level of courage Shukhevych’s underground activities above and beyond the call of duty. His sent him from Hungarian occupied extraordinary political work served as a Carpatho-Ukraine to Romania, then model for future generations of July Yugoslavia, followed by Austria, where Ukrainian civic leaders. Turning the pages back... he once again met up with members of the OUN and was placed in charge of Prepared by Illya M. Labunka. 19 liaison with western Ukraine. At the out- Source: Mykola Posivnych, president of break of the war Shukhevych and his the “Litopys UPA” Foundation, Lviv. Last year on July 19 Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers adopted a 2006 proposed bill that recognized the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) veterans and granted them government benefits, including higher pensions and public transportation discounts, as reported by Zenon Zawada of The Ukrainian Weekly. For the first time in 15 years of independence, the Ukrainian government examined this matter and reached a positive decision. “I believe this is a significant contribution of President Viktor Yushchenko’s policies, which are oriented toward reconciling all veterans who fought for our homeland’s freedom,” added Viacheslav Kyrylenko. Mr. Kyrylenko continued that as many as 15,000 UPA veterans and their families are still alive and at least half of them receive the appropriate government benefits granted by local city governments in western Ukraine. Upon the adoption of the drafted bill by the Cabinet, the legislation was submitted to the Parliament for approval. At the time, however, it was unclear how the Parliament would vote, despite reassurances from political experts of a “patriotic majority.” The Communist and Socialist parties were sure to vote it down, but the vot- ing of the Party of the Regions was the wild card everyone had their eyes on. Prior to the vote, pro-Russian demonstrations were held by youths in Crimea against the recognition of Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists and Ukrainian Insurgent Army (OUN and UPA). Nadiya Poliakova, a leader of the Russian Proryv youth organization, equated the UPA’s rehabilitation to that of the return of fascism. A government commission accepted the expert conclusions of a report submitted by historians at the Institute of History at Ukraine’s National Academy of Sciences on October 14, 2005, which is the anniversary of the UPA’s founding. The report stated: “The OUN-UPA was that military-political factor that directly The First-Day Commemorative Cover, including a postage stamp, a cancellation influenced the Ukrainian people’s struggle for a sovereign state.” stamp and envelope, honoring Gen. Roman Shukhevych, leader of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), on the 100th anniversary of his birth, was released on Source: “Ukraine’s Cabinet adopts draft bill on UPA veterans,” by Zenon Zawada, June 29 by the Ukrainian Postal Service. The stamp and envelope also feature the The Ukrainian Weekly, July 23, 2006. emblem of the Organization of Ukrainian Nationalists. No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 7

NEWS AND VIEWS A secret two decades old by Andrew Sorokowski by Lubomyr Luciuk efit from inconveniencing tens of thou- sands, or could infuriating them play into I am going to spill the beans. Tattling the hands of those trying to portray us as won’t matter – this secret is over two the extremists? Almost as soon as I decades old. hatched the plot, I retracted it as unwise, Go north, young man It was 1985. The Ukrainian Canadian indeed immoral. And just why, asked the professor, did I view of those subjects that accords community was under siege. Allegations Now fast forward to June 29 of this want to do a doctorate in comparative lit- Ukraine its proper place. In addition, were made about “thousands of Nazi war year, when aboriginal Canadians staged a erature with a specialization in Ukrainian? since 1971 the Harvard Ukrainian criminals” hiding in our midst. While “national day of action” to protest unre- I was dumbfounded. What could be Summer Institute has introduced hun- Justice Jules Deschenes eventually dis- solved land claims. Armed “warriors” more obvious? Why would one not want dreds of students from other colleges to missed all the humbug, his findings were illegally disrupted traffic in Canada’s to spend one’s life delving into the Ukrainian studies. as yet in the future. ‘Main Street’ – the critical rail and road delights of Slavic and Romance prose Of course, should any of them take it Our view was, and remains, that any corridor connecting Toronto with and poetry? What could be more pleasur- into their heads to make a career of war criminals found in Canada, regard- Montreal and Ottawa – without serious able than reading, thinking, writing, Ukrainian history, language or literature, less of ethnic, religious or racial origin, legal consequences. This Canada Day teaching, with the occasional research their parents would be justly mortified. or when or where they committed lesson? Blackmail works. The country trip or conference abroad in the company Those who do are best advised to weave crimes, should be tried in a criminal will forever be the poorer for it. of the cultured and erudite? As far as I their Ukrainian interest into some more court. Instead, pandering to special inter- Now, starting around 1985, our peo- could tell, the only reason people became trendy and marketable topic – women’s ests, Ottawa focused only on “Nazis” – ple also raised a historical grievance lawyers, accountants or proctologists was studies, cultural studies, or race, class and not that it found any – turning a blind eye with the federal government. We called sheer necessity. Otherwise they would all gender. A Third World connection would to how veterans of the notorious Soviet for an acknowledgement of how, during have become scholars. And here was this be a plus. But even then, academic secret police, the NKVD, SMERSH and Canada’s first national internment oper- eminent Slavist, purportedly a friend of employment is sparse. We are not, after all, KGB, came to be here. Some still enjoy ations, thousands of Ukrainians were Ukrainian studies, trying to dissuade me a planned economy. It’s not like the old their pensions in Canada. unjustly imprisoned, forced to do heavy from realizing a dream I had nourished USSR, where a “kandydat” in Romance Frustratingly, we got little positive labor for the profit of their jailers, suf- since high school. philology could at least get a job teaching media attention. The liberal-left mindset fering disenfranchisement and other Before I could muster a response, he French to Uzbeks. When Harvard is that Ukrainians collaborated with the state-sanctioned censures. They were pressed his case. Did I know that at one University offers special programs to pre- Nazis and that such blackguards immi- branded “enemy aliens” not because of American university there had been a pare doctoral candidates for alternative, grated here disguised as political anything they had done but only couple of hundred applicants for a single non-academic careers, you know that refugees. One old poser, a self-titled because of where they came from, who position in English literature? And what American scholarship is in trouble. “Nazi hunter,” even boasted how he’d they were. would I do with Ukrainian? Why – he According to the American Historical found hundreds of villains by skimming We also asked for a restitution of the hinted ominously – I might even have to Association, between 1989 and 2004 the through phonebooks. Absurd, but he was contemporary value of the internees’ go to Canada. number of new Ph.D.s in history consis- lionized. labor and confiscated wealth, to be used Canada! That great frozen expanse, tently exceeded the number of advertised Truthfully, some Ukrainians – out of for educational and commemorative proj- dotted with forlorn outposts and desolate academic job openings. A doctorate in fear, greed, or prejudice – went along ects. While the “new government of prairie towns like Winnipeg, Saskatoon, comparative literature offers less likeli- with the Nazis, or the Communists, Canada” agreed that Bill C-331 – The Moose Jaw, Last Mountain Lake… hood of becoming a tenured professor than before, during and after the second world Internment of Persons of Ukrainian And in fact, over the past three of ending up as an account manager in war, as did some Jews, Poles, Latvians, Origin Recognition Act, which received decades most of my colleagues in Peoria, where the highest and best use of Russians and others. If compelling evi- Royal Assent November 25, 2005, legal- Ukrainian studies have found positions in your linguistic knowledge will be to make dence of an individual’s criminality ly obliges them to negotiate a redress set- Canada. The establishment of the European holiday reservations for your exists, we said, produce it. The accused tlement with us, they haven’t. We are Canadian Institute of Ukrainian Studies culturally clueless, pointy-haired boss. can then face trial, to be found guilty or dealing with politicians speaking with in 1976 and of a Ukrainian studies chair Even in a relatively “hard” discipline not. forked tongues. in Toronto in 1980 made our northern like political science, the perceived But how to get our concerns reported Should we now emulate our Indian neighbor a haven for Ukrainian special- demand for Ukrainian specialists is negli- when most journalists were shilling brothers and sisters? We could barricade ists. In 1990, the Metropolitan Andrey gible. For the past three years, thanks in bogus tales about Canada being awash in Banff’s Highway 1A to remind everyone Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian part to the support of an individual and a SS men? Press releases, interviews and of how internees were forced to build it. Studies moved from Chicago to Ottawa. couple of private foundations, a political the like scored occasional stories for us, Or we could blockade the trans-Canada The are several reasons for this. scientist has been teaching Ukraine-relat- but, overwhelmingly, we were ignored. railway, near Kapuskasing, Ontario, or Canada has a long-standing state policy ed courses at a university in Washington, Then I came up with a plan to make La Ferme, Quebec, where Canadian con- of multiculturalism. It supports the cul- providing valuable expertise and com- them listen. Why not rent some trucks centration camps once held innocents. tures of its minorities, among which mentary on that country’s roller-coaster and, preferably on a holiday long week- As, obviously, no serious penalties arise Ukrainians are prominent. Its universities politics. (There are plenty of historians end, block the Don Valley Parkway, tem- out of breaking the law why shouldn’t take an interest in Canadian-Ukrainian who play this role, but few trained politi- porarily paralyzing Toronto traffic? we copy the “good Indian-bad Indian” history. Even those whose research cal scientists.) Yet though “everyone” Arrests would surely follow, but we gammon the Assembly of First Nations focuses on the “old country” can often sees the value of having an authority on would get our message out. just used, to squeeze some wampum out find work. Ukrainian politics in the nation’s capital, Admittedly, our tribe’s more timid of the federal treasury? Given over a mil- In the U.S., Ukrainians are among the neither the university, nor the Ukrainian members found this scheme unaccept- lion Canadian Ukrainians, mustering a smaller minorities. Americans are gener- community, has been both willing and ably radical. But a few braves did nod few dozen Kozak insurgents shouldn’t ally inclined to let the market regulate able to make this position permanent. It assent, which was when I stopped to prove difficult. culture and even education. And there will, therefore, lapse. think. What if, having snarled traffic, we Of course, we’ll do no such thing. hasn’t been much of a market for So, why is the world’s most powerful were suddenly faced with a medical Righting historical injustices is about Ukrainian studies. Consequently, our nation so supremely uninterested in emergency – a heart attack or a pregnant convincing, not coercing. Even if, a cen- community has had to work extremely Europe’s second-largest country? woman going into labor – and were tury ago, Ukrainians in Canada were hard to raise the money for Ukrainian Perhaps because Americans react to cir- unable to get the victim out or emer- scorned for being “from the point of civi- studies. By and large, universities have cumstances rather than anticipating them. gency services in? Would our cause ben- lization 10 times lower than the Indians,” been willing to accept our money in Soviet studies heated up when the we’re not there any more. And since our exchange for accommodating Ukrainian Russians got the bomb, and skyrocketed cause is about memory, not money, it Lubomyr Luciuk, Ph.D., is director of studies programs, as long as they met after Sputnik. Since 9/11, there has been can’t truly be won using unjust means. research for the Ukrainian Canadian Civil certain standards. Here and there, indi- an explosion of new positions in Middle No truly just cause ever is. Liberties Association (www.uccla.ca). viduals have donated large sums, enough Eastern studies. A bit late, I would say. to keep one or more scholars employed. So unless Ukraine catches America’s Promising programs have been initiated attention by again going Communist, at Columbia University and elsewhere. nuclear, or both, it will be best to train Notice to publishers and authors One should not belittle the success of only a handful of Ukrainian specialists Ukrainian studies in the United States. each generation – just enough to fill the three Harvard chairs and a couple of It is The Ukrainian Weekly’s policy to run news items and/or reviews of newly pub- The Ukrainian Research Institute (found- ed in 1973) and the three chairs of positions elsewhere. 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Box 280, teaching general courses on East Central Europe, the Slavic world, Russia and the Parsippany, NJ 07054. Soviet Union, or Poland, Ukrainian spe- Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at cialists can provide Harvard students a [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 No. 28 Two summer interns from Ukraine welcomed by Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation by Amanda Sheaffer Just 10 years old when the Soviet Union collapsed, Ms. Karapinka remem- CHICAGO – The Ukrainian Catholic bers hearing of the monumental event Education Foundation (UCEF) wel- via radio, but admits she did not fully comed two summer interns from Ukraine understand the enormous significance of last week as part of an exchange to help the event until she was older. the foundation in its work this summer The collapse of the Soviet Union led and to foster understanding of the to the rebirth of the Lviv Theological Ukrainian community in America. Academy, now the Ukrainian Catholic Maryana Karapinka and Halyna University – a place that has helped Onyshko both work in the Public many young Ukrainians learn and grow Information Office at the Ukrainian in their faith. Catholic University (UCU) in Lviv. Working at the university has allowed Having never traveled to the United Ms. Karapinka to gauge the attitude of States, both young women bring an inter- the young people there toward the esting and fresh perspective to the foun- Church. dation. “Many people were very enthusiastic “They bring enormous good will, an about the Church right after the collapse extremely positive attitude and wonder- of the Soviet Union and there seemed to ful spirituality nurtured by their time at be a religious revival for five or six years the Ukrainian Catholic University,” said following that,” Ms. Karapinka said. John Kurey, president of UCEF. “These “Now that attitude is still developing, but are two models formed in the Ukrainian not as rapidly as it once was.” Catholic faith living in the heart of the This leveling off of fervor for the faith Ukrainian Village in Chicago this sum- Maryana Karapinka and Halyna Onyshko. makes the mission of the UCEF and the mer.” said. “In turn, those donors will have a looks forward to being granted that university that much more important in Ms. Karapinka and Ms. Onyshko will tangible example of just who their giving opportunity once again as a student at Ukraine and other post-Soviet countries spend two months in the states, but Ms. has benefited.” Harvard University’s Ukrainian Summer where extreme secularism is an ever- Karapinka will spend the majority of that Ms. Karapinka and Ms. Onyshko are School – an opportunity she considers a increasing threat. time in Boston while Ms. Onyshko will able to stay in Chicago thanks to the “huge gift.” “The Ukrainian Catholic University is volunteer in Chicago at the UCEF office. ongoing support of Bishop Richard “I think it will be interesting for me as spreading knowledge of Catholicism and The exchange is beneficial to all those Seminack and St. Nicholas Cathedral a journalist to view how others see changing and developing awareness of involved, Mr. Kurey said, helping to Parish, which made an apartment avail- Ukraine,” said Ms. Karapinka, who will the Christian perspective in Ukraine, maintain UCEF’s familiarity with the able for UCEF guests. That apartment be studying Ukrainian politics and lin- Russia, Georgia and other parts of the subject of its mission – the Ukrainian has hosted numerous UCEF visitors in guistics. She also said she anticipates region,” Ms. Karapinka said. “The uni- Catholic University. the past year, including the UCU rector, delving into Harvard’s vast library on her versity’s mission was built on that under- Not only will the interns aid the foun- the Rev. Borys Gudziak, Vice-Rector homeland to further her research, which ground Church, and is still relevant dation in practical ways as some UCEF Myroslav Marynovych and more than 20 examines and studies the relationship today.” employees travel to Ukraine for a few other visitors from the university. between media and religion. Besides furthering their mission, the weeks later this month, but they will also “This exchange program would have Like many who grew up in Ukraine interns have had a chance to experience benefit their university merely by meet- been impossible because of the expenses before its liberation, Ms. Karapinka can the Windy City and have a bit of fun as ing with people in the United States. involved without the parish’s help,” said recall too many stories of brutality and they attended a youth festival during “They will be getting close to our Mr. Kurey, noting that other area parish- injustice. Her family was exiled because their first weekend in town. donors and seeing first hand the generos- es, particularly Ss. Volodymyr and Olha they were wealthy, and have not gained “I am fully in love with Chicago,” Ms. ity of people in America,” Mr. Kurey Parish in Chicago, have been extremely back their wealth even now. Both of Ms. Onyshko said. “It is really different than generous to the UCEF. Karapinka’s parents worked for state any city in Europe, but it is a great In addition to helping both the UCEF organizations behind the Iron Curtain. place.” and the university, Ms. Onyshko, 25, is As a young member of the largest *** Share The Weekly excited to witness her own personal Eastern Catholic church, the Ukrainian with a colleague. development that promises to derive Greek-Catholic Church, Ms. Karapinka Further information about the UCU in from the internship. remembers the discreet manner in which English and Ukrainian is available on the Order a gift subscription by writing to: “For me it’s a great opportunity to see her family practiced their faith under the university’s website at www.ucu.edu.ua. how different people work in different Soviets. Readers may also contact the Ukrainian Subscription Department, The ways here (in Chicago) and with the “I remember my brother made his Catholic Education Foundation at 2247 Ukrainian Weekly, Church,” Ms. Onyshko said. “I know it’s First Communion in the underground W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60622 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, going to be a great experience.” Church,” she said, noting that the Soviets and by phone at 773-235-8462. In Parsippany, NJ 07054. A great experience is sure to be in had persecuted the Ukrainian Catholic Canada the UCEF may be reached at Cost: $55 (or $45 if your colleague is store for Ms. Karapinka in Boston too. Church from 1946 until 1989, and had 416-239-2495 or [email protected]. a UNA member). The 26-year-old journalist is used to dissolved the Lviv Theological Academy The UCEF website is located at observing events as an outsider, and in 1946. www.ucef.org.

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Soccer Complex in Donetsk on July 3-8. The com- petition is used by Ukraine to select the • On July 7 IBF and IBO heavyweight national team that will travel to the champion Wladimir Klitschko, 31, (49- International Association of Athletics 3,44 KO) retained his titles against Lamon Federations (IAAF) World Championships Brewster (33-4, 29 KO) after the fight, in Athletics, the 11th championships will be held in Cologne, Germany, was called by held in Osaka, Japan, on August 25 to Brewster’s corner man Buddy McGirt at September 2. Competitors from Saudi the conclusion of the sixth round. This Arabia included Sultan Mubarak Al- fight was Klitschko’s first rematch after Hebshi, who won first in the shot with a his TKO loss to Brewster in 2004, when distance of 20.61 meters, while second and the pugilists first met. Averaging 70 jabs third place went to Yuriy Bilonoh (20.20) per round, Klitschko’s left jab was enough and Andriy Semenov (19.41). In discus, to keep Brewster at bay, even though Stanislav Nesterovsky won first with 61.82- Klitschko suffered a fractured middle fin- Paul Ellis/AFP/Getty Images meters, while Sultan Mubarak Al-Dawoodi ger on his left hand during the bout. Ukraine footballer Andriy Voronin poses in a Liverpool shirt after being introduced from Saudi Arabia won second (61.54) and According to the Associated Press, by manager Rafa Benitez (not seen) at a press conference at the team’s Melwood Bilonoh won third (60.10). In the hammer Klitschko will wear a cast past his elbow training ground, in Liverpool, north-west England, 06 July 2007. throw, Yevhen Vynohradov won first with a for up to eight weeks. This is the fourth throw of 76.51 meters, Ihor Tuhay won sec- consecutive American opponent Klitschko Ukraine, made it to a quarter-final match, winger from Saskatchewan, who helped the ond (74.12) and Artem Rubanko won third has stopped, with each fight ending in but lost to Jonas Bjorkman of Sweden and Montreal Canadiens win two Stanley Cups (74.05). In the javelin toss, Oleh Statsenko seven rounds or less. The champion is Alicia Molik of Australia, 4-6, 6-3, 6-4. in 1965 and 1966, and played eight seasons won first with 76.06 meters, Oleksandr attempting to unify the title, eyeing the with the New York Rangers, died on May Pyatnytsya won second (73.51) and Roman scheduled unification bout between WBO Swimming 29 after living with multiple sclerosis for Avramenko won third (73.51). Women champ Sultan Ibragimov and WBA champ more than 30 years. He was 68. In his 13- Ukrainian swimmer Yana Klochkova competed in the same events. Tetyana Ruslan Chagayev that is set for October. year NHL career, which began with the set a new record of 4:40.92 in the 400- Nasonova won first in the shot with a dis- • The Ukrainian Boxing Team collect- Rangers in 1959 and continued with the meter individual medley and won the tance of 16.25 meters, followed by Svitlana ed eight medals at the 12th European Canadiens in 1963, Balon also played for 200-meter individual medley with a time Sakun (16.05) and Viktoriya Dehtyar Cadet Boxing Championship held in the Vancouver Canucks and the Minnesota (15.39). Kateryna Karsak won first in the of 2:13.08 at the Mare Nostrum competi- North Stars. Balon played with fellow Hungary on July 2. Mykola Butsenko tion held in Monaco on June 19. This discus with a distance of 64.02 meters, (46 kg) won gold, Pavlo Tkachenko (54 Ukrainian Walt Tkaczuk and Bill Fairbairn Olena Antonova won second (61.05) and brings her to 12th in the world rankings. on the Rangers’ “Bulldog Line.” Career kg) won silver, Ihor Pankevych (60 kg) Her last international competition was at Nataliya Semenova won third (59.95). In totals included 192 goals and 222 assists, won bronze, Eduard Skavinskyi (63 kg) the Olympic Games held in Athens. the hammer toss, Nataliya Zolotuhina won won gold, Nidjat Ibrahimov (66 kg) won for 414 points, 776 career games, 607 first with 69.24 meters, Inna Sayenko won gold, Volodymyr Savenko (75 kg) won Chess penalty minutes. Balon played in four All- second (67.77) and Iryna Sekachyova won gold, Envar Tuktarov (80 kg) won gold Star games. Other career highlights includ- third (65.86). In women’s Javelin, Tetyana and Serhiy Smolin (86 kg) won bronze. • The Ukrainian women’s chess team of ed an assist for Henri Richard’s 1966 Cup- Lyahovych won first with 58.09 meters, Kateryna Lahno, Hanna Ushenina, Tetiana winning goal in overtime for the Canadiens. Olha Ivankova won second (57.06) and Soccer Vasylevych, Oksana Vozovik and Inna Iryna Kharun won third (52.53). Haponenko defeated the Vietnamese team Black Sea Games Andriy Voronin, 27, sealed a four-year (3.5:0.5) in the final round, collecting 14 Other news deal on July 6 with Liverpool FC after play- points to win its first bronze medal at the Ukraine won third place at the Black Sea ing for Bayer Lerverkusen in Germany’s World Chess Championships held in Games, collecting 21 gold, 23 silver and 12 President Viktor Yushchenko awarded Bundesliga. On the occasion, Voronin said, Yekaterinburg, Russia, on May 29. bronze medals for a total of 56 medals at the stipends to six Olympic athletes and their “I want to help them achieve things. After •Ukrainian Grandmaster Vasyl Ivanchuk Games held in Turkey. The Games attracted seven trainers, according to presidential being in Germany for 12 years I felt it was (2729) won the third annual Pivdenny Bank competitors from 11 countries along the decree No. 125/2007, issued on June 20. time for a change, and that even more so Chess Cup, held in Odesa, Ukraine, on July Black Sea to the competition, including Stipends in the amount of 4,000 hrv were when the offer came in from Liverpool.” 4-6, with a score of 7/9. Russian GM Russia, which won first place with 174 awarded to European gymnasts Oleksandr Alexander Grischuk (2717), who won medals and Turkey with 118, which won Vorobyov and Daria Zhoba; biathletes Tennis 6.5/9, earned second place in the rapid-style second place. Areas of competition included Oksana Yakovlyeva and Andriy tournament. This was Ivanchuk’s second track and field events, archery, gymnastics, Derezemlia; fencer Vasyl Fedoryshyn; Representing Ukraine at Wimbledon win in international competition, as he eyes swimming, tae kwon do, wrestling, soccer, Judo artist Valentin Hrekov, and their were Olena Bondarenko who played 15th a possible hat-trick at the eighth Montreal basketball and volleyball. respective trainers. Yakovleva’s other seed Patty Schnyder of Switzerland and International to be held July 19-28. trainers, Oleksander Moskalenko and Tatiana Perebiynis (16th) played Virginia Track and Field Roman Zubrylov, were awarded 2,000 hrv, Ruano Pascual in a second-round match. In Hockey according to Ukrainian news services. the mixed doubles competition, Jordan Kerr The Ukrainian Athletic Championship of Australia and Kateryna Bondarenko of Dave Alexander Balon, a southpaw left- was held at the Olympiysky Sports – compiled by Matthew Dubas

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Druha Liha (Second League) – This is the level below the Ukraine's inaugural season was held in 1992 with Tavria Persha Liha. This division is broken up into two regional Symferopol of Crimea, taking home the gold. Ukraine's inaugu- groups: West (A) and East (B). Each group is composed of 15 ral cup competition, Kubok Ukrayiny (Ukrainian Cup), was also teams and they play each other twice throughout the year on the held that year and the accolades went to FC (Football Club) same timetable as the other divisions. The top two teams in Dynamo Kyiv. each division are promoted to the Persha Liha while the losers In 2004 the PFL instituted a third competition called the of each division are relegated to the amateur level. The winners Super Cup. This is a one-game event that pits the previous year's of Ukraine’s amateur tournament replace these teams. league winner and cup winner (or second-place team if the Ukraine Cup (Kubok Ukrayiny) – Kubok Ukrayiny is an league champion wins the cup as well) against each other and elimination competition that runs throughout the regular sea- signals the opening of the new soccer season. son. This upcoming year there will be two qualifying rounds Since 1992 Ukrainian soccer has been dominated by two giants for teams outside of the top three divisions. The 1/16 round and – FC Dynamo Kyiv and FC Shakhtar Donetsk. Of the 16 seasons the 1/8 round will follow this. Each of these rounds will be a played including this year, Dynamo has taken home the league one-game elimination round. The quarterfinal and semifinal championship 12 times and has been runner-up four times. The official logo of the Football Federation of Ukraine. rounds that follow will be a two-legged, home and away, for- Shakhtar has won three titles and has been runner-up nine times. mat, and the final will be a single game. If the winning team or In Kubok Ukrayiny, Dynamo has reigned supreme with nine ishers get the opportunity to play in the runner-up in this competition finishes lower than third in the cup triumphs, while Shakhtar has collected five trophies. With UEFA Cup. One other team, usually Vyscha Liha, it replaces the fourth-place team in the league and four Super Cup games thus far, including the game of July 10, placed fifth through eighth, is eligible to plays in the UEFA Cup. Dynamo and Shakhtar have played each other in all four games, represent Ukraine in the Intertoto Cup, a Ukrainian Super Cup – This competition pits the previous with Dynamo holding the edge with three trophies. cup used as a qualifying tournament for season's cup winner against the league champion. This compe- Ukrainian soccer has three levels (or divisions) of play, which the UEFA Cup. tition is played shortly before the new season kicks off. It is are governed by the PFL: Vyscha Liha, Persha Liha and Druha The Vyscha Liha also has a parallel held in Odesa every year. Liha. Below the listed divisions there are amateur leagues and reserve league. Each team has a reserve RULES of NOTE: In soccer, three points are awarded for a regional leagues, but those are governed by local entities. team and these teams play the day before victory, one point is awarded for a draw and no points are Below are the structures of each division and competition. the main teams play; this is mainly to give awarded for a loss. In Ukraine, a tie in points for first place Vyscha Liha (Higher League) – This is the premier soccer each player more match practice. This will result in an extra game between the teams to crown a division of Ukraine. It comprises 16 teams that play each other reserve league exists only at the Vyscha champion. On all other occasions, as for example in a tie twice, once at home and once away. The season kicks off in late Liha level. Also, the FFU has decided to between second and third, goal differential will be used to July and runs through the midway point of the season in late reduce to seven the limit of foreigners on determine which team is placed higher. November. The league then takes a winter recess and starts up the field, at any time during a soccer game Each team fields 11 players and is allowed to have five to seven again in early March and runs through mid-June. in order to help develop local talent. This players on the substitutes bench. The league determines the number of At the culmination of the season, the two lowest ranked past season the limit was eight. substitutions allowed during the course of a game, and once a player is teams are demoted to the Persha Liha, the next level down. The Persha Liha (First League) - This is substituted out he cannot come back into the game. The Ukrainian champion and runner-up become eligible to play in the the level below the Vyscha Liha. This Vyscha Liha has a limit of three substitutions per game, while lower European Champions League, while third- and fourth- place fin- division comprised 20 teams at the start divisions allow more substitutions. European Cup Update: Intertoto Cup’s second round Chornomorets Odesa is currently com- minutes, Bugaev scored again to put his peting in the Intertoto Cup. The team is team up two goals and just 12 minutes up against Shakhtyor Soligorsk from later Soligorsk pulled one back. However, Belarus in the second round of the com- it was Odesa’s night, they managed one petition. more goal in the 89th minute, with The first game was played on July 7 Bugaev scoring his third on the night, and and Odesa won 4-2. Moldovan midfielder secured a comfortable victory. Igor Bugaev opened the scoring for Odesa The return game will be on July 15 in in the 13th minute only to have Soligorsk Soligorsk. The winner will play the tie the game up just one minute later. On French RSC Lens in the third and final 18 minutes, former Dynamo Kyiv and for- round of the competition. Eleven winners mer Ukrainian national team member of the third round will be drawn into the Oleh Venhlynsky put Odesa up 2-1. UEFA Cup. More information can be The game began with a flurry of goals found on the tournament page on UEFA's and it ended in the same manner. On 68 website.

FC Karpaty Lviv Oleksandr Kucher in action for Shakhtar Donetsk during a match against Karpaty Lviv this season.

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FC Chornomorets Odesa The Weekly will be happy to help you publicize them. We will Chornomorets Odesa in action against Shakhtyor Soligorsk during the second also be glad to print timely news stories about events that have round of the Intertoto Cup. already taken place. Photos also will be accepted. For a quick look at of the top news in each week’s issue of MAKE YOURSELF HEARD. The Ukrainian Weekly, check out our website: www.ukrweekly.com No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 11 Professional Soccer League of Ukraine: a review of the 2006-2007 season by Roman Tabatchouk ers from outside of Ukraine. The previous season, third-place team Chornomorets The 2006-2007 season of the Odesa finished 30 points behind second Professional Soccer League of Ukraine place. This year the margin was just two came to an end on June 17. Ukraine’s points. Even fourth-place Dnipro three professional divisions – Vyscha Dnipropetrovsk was only 14 points back of Liha, Persha Liha and Druha Liha – saw a second place, signaling an improvement in competitive season, with some surprises. the level of competition. Whether this is due Vyscha Liha to Ukraine’s new restrictions on the number of foreign players on each team, leading to FC (Football Club) Dynamo Kyiv cele- the development of younger players brated its 80th anniversary in style by throughout the country, or the improved snatching the league title from FC financial fortunes of other teams in recent Shakhtar Donetsk, who had won it the pre- years, this has led to a more exciting level vious two years. Dynamo also took home the Ukraine Cup (Kubok Ukrayiny) and of competition. the Super Cup, both by defeating Shakhtar. The most exciting games of the champi- This triple-crown was the first of its onship were the two encounters between kind in Ukrainian soccer, even though both Dynamo and Shakhtar. The first encounter Shakhtar and Dynamo have managed to ended in a 1-0 victory for Dynamo on achieve the league double – Kubok November 6, 2006, in front of 14,600 fans Ukrayiny and the Vyscha Liha title – a com- at the Lobanovsky Memorial Stadium bined eight times, if you include this year. (Dynamo). These bitter rivals displayed a Dynamo also finished without a single hard-fought contest with nine yellow cards loss, marking the third time this has hap- and three red cards being handed out. The pened in the Ukrainian league. The two lone strike by Maxim Shatskikh at the 72- previous occurrences were in 1999-2000 minute mark sealed Dynamo’s victory. by Dynamo and 2001-2002 by Shakhtar. The second contest was held on May 23 FC Dynamo Kyiv The biggest surprise of the Vyscha Liha at the RSC Olympiysky Stadium in President Viktor Yushchenko celebrates Dynamo Kyiv’s victory in the Ukraine (Higher League) was FC Metalist Kharkiv. Donetsk in front of a sell-out crowd of Cup (Kubok Ukrayiny). Metalist took the bronze and was within 26,100. The match was much more enter- striking distance of second place. There taining as Shakhtar went ahead twice, only remaining, needing only a draw in one of its Oleksandr Hladkiy (age 20), with 13 goals have been many complaints in recent years to have both goals cancelled out by last two games to secure the championship. – half of his entire team’s (FC Kharkiv) about the lack of competitiveness in the Dynamo’s forwards. The match ended in a Other games of note included a 0-0 goal total for the year. It is worth noting league because of Dynamo and Shakhtar's 2-2 draw. This match all but sealed draw between Shakhtar and FC Karpaty that Hladkiy has just transferred to financial advantages and the lack of local Dynamo’s title since it went six points Lviv in front of a sell-out crowd of Shakhtar from FC Kharkiv for a reported talent, which forced teams to purchase play- ahead of Shakhtar with only two games 28,180 at the Ukrayina Stadium (Lviv) on fee of 15 million hrv ($3 million U.S.). May 19. There was also Dnipro One of Ukraine’s most promising young- Dnipropetrovsk’s game in Donetsk sters, he may make his move from the against Shakhtar, which ended with a sur- Under-21 National Team to the senior prising 3-2 win for Dnipro on April 23. squad due to the lack of options up front The unfortunate teams of this year’s for Ukraine’s coach, Oleh Blokhin. In pre- competition were Stal Alchevsk and season friendly matches, Hladkiy scored Illichivets Mariupol. These teams will be four goals in six games for Shakhtar. replaced with Zakarpattia Uzhhorod and In other news, the Kyiv City Council Naftovyk-UkrNafta Okhtyrka, the winners decided to sell the ownership rights to the of the Persha Liha. Okhtyrka is making a city-owned team, Arsenal Kyiv. The team return to the Vyscha Liha for the first time has debts of over $3 million (U.S.) and has since 1992, the first year of the Ukrainian no stadium or facilities of its own. It has been renting the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv league, in which they placed 16th out of and local training facilities. It was put up 20 and were relegated. Zakarpattia, on the for auction three times at a starting price of other hand, is back in the Vyscha Liha 770,000 hrv, a mere $154,000, with no tak- after spending only one year in the Persha ers. Just to emphasize how minuscule that Liha following its relegation last year. amount is: Roman Abramovich bought FC Dynamo Kyiv The top scorer at the end of the year Dynamo Kyiv celebrates its 12th league championship. was Under-21 National Team phenom (Continued on page 17)

GP - Games Played; W - Wins; D - Draws; L - Losses; GF - Goals Scored; GA - Goals Allowed; DRUHA LIHA PTS - Points; Shaded - top teams promoted and bottom teams demoted; Bold - European Cup participants GROUP A VYSCHA LIHA POS. TEAM GP W D L GF GA PTS 1 Dnister Ovidiopol 28 18 8 2 44 12 62 POS. TEAM GP W D L GF GA PTS 2 Fakel Ivano-Frankivsk 28 18 5 5 39 18 59 1 FC Dynamo Kyiv 30 22 8 0 67 23 74 3 Yednist Plysky 28 16 6 6 50 24 54 2 FC Shakhtar Donetsk 30 19 6 5 57 20 63 4 Nyva Ternopil 28 15 8 5 33 15 53 3 Metalist Kharkiv 30 18 7 5 40 20 61 5 Kniazha Schaslyve 28 14 9 5 34 24 51 4 Dnipro Dnipropetro. 30 11 14 5 32 24 47 6 Nafkom Brovary 28 13 7 8 40 30 46 5 Tavria Symferopol 30 12 6 12 32 30 42 7 Ros Bila Tserkva 28 13 4 11 36 32 43 6 Chornomorets Odesa 30 11 8 11 36 33 41 8 FC Karpaty Lviv - 2 28 10 9 9 41 35 39 7 Metalurh Zaporizhia 30 10 10 10 25 32 40 9 Enerhiya Yuzhnouk. 28 10 7 11 33 30 37 8 FC Karpaty Lviv 30 9 10 11 23 33 37 10 Bukovyna Chernivtsi 28 5 12 11 22 40 27 9 Metalurh Donetsk 30 9 9 12 26 35 36 11 FC Dynamo Kyiv - 3 28 5 10 13 29 32 25 10 Kryvbas Kryvyi Rih 30 7 14 9 29 36 35 12 Obolon Kyiv - 2 28 5 9 14 26 45 24 11 Zoria Luhansk 30 9 7 14 23 43 34 13 Veres Rivne 28 5 7 16 24 44 22 12 FC Kharkiv 30 8 9 13 26 38 33 14 Naftovyk Dolyna 28 3 7 18 14 40 16 13 Vorskla Poltava 30 7 10 13 23 28 31 15 Inter Boyarka 28 3 6 19 17 61 15 14 Arsenal Kyiv 30 7 9 14 28 44 30 15 Illichivets Mariupol 30 6 7 17 23 39 25 GROUP B 16 Stal Alchevsk 30 5 6 19 22 38 21 POS. TEAM GP W D L GF GA PTS 1 PFK Sevastopol 28 21 1 6 58 21 64 2 Feniks-Ill. Kalinino 28 17 6 5 42 22 57 PERSHA LIHA 3 Titan Armiansk 28 16 8 4 48 21 56 4 Illichivets Mariupol - 2 28 17 3 8 36 35 54 POS. TEAM GP W D L GF GA PTS 5 Khimik Krasnoper. 28 13 7 8 35 28 46 1 Naftovyk Okhtyrka 36 27 2 7 58 29 83 6 Hirnyk Kryvyi Rih 28 13 5 10 46 41 44 2 Zakarpattia Uzhhorod 36 25 5 6 50 22 80 7 Olkom Melitopol 28 10 8 10 35 29 38 3 Obolon Kyiv 36 23 4 9 47 27 73 8 FC Shak. Donetsk - 3 28 10 6 12 42 50 36 4 Krymteplytsia Molod. 36 21 7 8 53 37 70 9 Arsenal Kharkiv 28 10 4 14 35 42 34 5 PFK Oleksandriya 36 19 4 13 37 27 61 10 Olimpik Donetsk 28 8 8 12 35 41 32 6 FC Dynamo Kyiv - 2 36 17 8 11 53 37 59 11 Hazovyk-KhHV Kharkiv 28 8 7 13 20 36 31 7 Helios Kharkiv 36 17 7 12 45 36 58 12 Metalurh Zaporizhia - 2 28 9 3 16 26 40 30 8 Enerhetyk Burshtyn 36 15 11 10 44 33 56 13 Yavir Krasnopillia 28 6 7 15 18 30 25 9 Stal Dniprodzerzhynsk 36 15 8 13 42 37 53 14 Kremin Kremenchuk 28 6 7 15 20 35 25 10 IgroServis Symferopol 36 14 9 13 46 44 51 15 Hirnyk Komsomolsk 28 5 2 21 23 48 17 11 FC Lviv 36 13 8 15 45 45 47 12 Volyn Lutsk 36 13 7 16 40 48 46 13 MFK Mykolayiv 36 12 10 14 33 40 46 14 Desna Chernihiv 36 11 8 17 51 58 41 Information on Ukrainian soccer 15 Dnipro Cherkasy 36 10 9 17 31 46 39 In English: UEFA – www.uefa.com 16 CSKA Kyiv 36 10 8 18 24 44 38 17 Spartak Ivano-Frank. 36 10 3 23 24 51 33 FIFA – www.fifa.com 18 Podillia Khmelnytskyi 36 5 6 25 20 63 9 Ukrainian Soccer – www.ukrainiansoccer.net 19 Borysfen Boryspil 36 1 4 31 10 29 1 20 Spartak Sumy ------In Ukrainian: Football Federation of Ukraine – www.ffu.org.ua * Spartak Sumy was removed from the competition PFL of Ukraine - www.pfl.com.ua * Borysfen Boryspil was removed from the competition Champion Sports – www.champion.com.ua ***Borysfen Boryspil was penalized 6 points by the PFL ***Podillia Khmelnytskyi was penalized 12 points by the PFL *In addition, each team has its own website; addresses can be found on UkrainianSoccer.net and UEFA.com. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 No. 28 No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 13

had officially been proclaimed “The Year Shukhevych... of Roman Shukhevych and Oleh (Continued from page 1) Kandyba-Olzhych” in the Lviv Oblast. various stages of Shukhevych’s military In his address Mr. Sadovyi said he career dominated the stage’s background, knows of no other liberartion struggle in the world’s history in which young men while a large screen projected a rolling and women took up arms and found collage of historic UPA-era photos. themselves in a crossfire between two of Solemn recitations delivered by profes- the cruelest empires known to mankind. sional actors portrayed Gen. Shukhevych He declared that he will make it his “per- and re-enacted UPA military scenes. sonal objective and the mission of the Military marching bands played and mixed city of Lviv to disseminate as much infor- choruses sang highly spirited music and mation as possible about the armed strug- songs of the insurgents. There was a cameo gle, so that people will know and remem- appearance by singer Taras Chubai, known ber it like they know their daily prayers.” for his famous rendition of “Vzhe Vechir In the evening’s most stirring speech, Vechoriye,” a well-known UPA song. Olha Ilkiv, one of Gen. Shukhevych’s Patriotic speeches were delivered by couriers and trusted confidants, declared Illya Labunka Lviv Mayor Andrii Sadovyi, Lviv “we were, are and will be, whether we UPA veterans and guests at the Solomiya Khrushelnytska Lviv Opera Theater, Oblast Council Chair Myroslav Senyk are recognized or not as members of following the centennial celebrations honoring Roman Shukhevych (from left): and Lviv Oblast State Administration OUN and UPA, because we have already Prof. Petro Potichnyj, UPA veteran, Hamilton, Ontario; Dr. Petro Arsenych, Chair Petro Oliinyk. recognized ourselves through our toils Ivano-Frankivsk; Bohdan Stoliar of Litopys UPA, Lviv; Lev Futala, UPA Mr. Oliinyk thanked representatives and efforts.” veteran, Yonkers, N.Y.; and Petro Kasianchuk, UPA veteran, Ternopil, Ukraine. from eight state oblast administrations and In her reminiscences, Ms. Ilkiv said Cathedral in Chernihiv and other treas- in-chief of Litopys UPA (UPA Chronicle), Shukhevych was “an excellent example of ures would not be destroyed. They a multi-volume monograph series on the punctuality, disciplined organization and fought so that our Ukrainian libraries Ukrainian underground during World War the highest level of humanity.” It is not would not go up in flames, so that the II, which is published in Toronto and Lviv. possible to describe him in a few words, shadow of barbarism would not inundate He believes that, in due time, the UPA will she said of Gen. Shukhevych, an individual the land,” Mr. Shukhevych continued. be formally recognized in other regions of who deserves a lifetime of devotion from Positing on the harsh realities facing Ukraine, and ultimately on a national level. everyone who attempts to understand him. Ukraine today, he challenged the audi- Mr. Oleskiw, on the other hand, was “The entire nation, from west to east, ence to ask itself just what kind of critical of the fact that only western from north to south, should unite around Ukraine the UPA soldiers fight for. “A Ukrainian oblasts have thus far offered him,” Ms. Ilkiv exclaimed to rousing Ukraine that forced 7 million of its sons recognition. “It’s only eight oblasts, and applause from the audience. and daughters to flee abroad to earn only those where the OUN and UPA In an appeal to eastern Ukrainians, enough for a crumb of bread?” he asked engaged in their highest concentration of she proclaimed to her fellow country- rhetorically. “A country with some of the activity,” he said, adding that the men that, “we lived on behalf of you, we richest black soil on earth that compels Verkhovna Rada’s failure to grant recogni- lived for you, and we struggled for you our daughters to consider a life of prosti- tion demonstrates it doesn’t represent the because we wanted to be with you, and tution and our sons a life of organized Ukrainian people. this should be appreciated.” crime, alcoholism and drug abuse. Is this The few parties that currently func- In a more sobering address, Yurii the country these veterans fought for?” tion in Parliament are just a “consortium Shukhevych, who spent 32 years in Soviet labor camps because of who he is, recalled how his father explained to him, Yurii Shukhevych and Roman during a rare meeting in October 1947, Shukhevych’s great-granddaughter, the reasons behind the armed struggle. Stefania Tryliovska, light candles in “We are not fighting to avenge wrong- memory of the UPA commander-in- doing,” Mr. Shukhevych said, quoting chief during June 30 ceremonies in his father. “We are fighting so that the Bilohorscha. existing regime in power today could never repeat itself.” oblast councils, spanning Zakarpattia to Then Mr. Shukhevych offered his own Khmelnytsk, for granting the UPA official perspective. “Indeed, all of these veter- government recognition as a fighting force. ans fought so that there would no longer He also thanked government delegations be any famines such as the those in 1921, from the Kyiv and Poltava oblasts for their 1932-1933 and 1946-1947, which participation in the evening’s ceremony. brought death to millions and millions of In demonstrating his personal appre- human victims,” he said. ciation, Mr. Oliinyk gestured a bow “They fought so that the collectiviza- before the veterans, calling them a tion that destroyed the Ukrainian worker “national army.” He ended his speech by would not occur again. They fought so relaying heartfelt greetings on behalf of that the Ukrainian intelligentsia would Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko not experience another purge. They Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA) veterans take part in a solemn memorial to “the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, the fought so that such architectural treas- moleben in Bilohorscha in honor of Gen. Roman Shukhevych. Ukrainian National Army.” ures as St. Michael Golden-Domed Mr. Senyk announced the year 2007 Cathedral in Kyiv and St. Demetrius Mr. Shukhevych thundered. of business interests,” Mr. Oleskiw said. “No”, continued Mr. Shukhevych, “this Regarding Mr. Yushchenko’s role, Mr. is not the Ukraine they fought for. They Oleskiw said he believes the president fought for the Ukraine of [Yevhen] has already recognized UPA in his heart, Konovalets, Olha Basarab, a Ukraine which and is ready to do so formally as well. the likes of Olzhych, Roman Shukhevych “Maybe under normal circumstances, and Stepan Bandera died for. That’s the he would have been able to participate in Ukraine we still need to fight for,” Mr. today’s commemoration, and maybe Shukhevych said in concluding his address. even proclaim Gen. Shukhevych Hero of In the view of UPA veteran Dr. Peter Ukraine posthumously,” he said. “But Potichnyj, a retired political science pro- the current Parliament is not working for fessor from McMaster University in the interests of the Ukrainian people and Hamilton, Ontario, the commemorations everybody realizes this not only in Lviv, occurred on a grand and patriotic scale. but in Kyiv as well.” The recognition by eight oblasts official- Local institutions provided other oppor- ly “serves as a testament that demonstrates tunities for those interested in learning and proves in the best possible way that – in about and commemorating Gen. those regions where the UPA was formed, Shukhevych. evolved and fought – the people back then On June 27 the Lviv Historical understood our struggle and likewise, they Museum launched a traveling memorial understand it today,” Dr. Potichnyj said. exhibit featuring photos, books and arti- “The UPA was a protector of the facts dealing with the commander’s life, Ukrainian people and fought for a titled “Freedom and Ukraine – The Ukrainian state against foreign aggres- Motto of Roman Shukhevych.” Lviv region political officials address guests at the Lviv Opera Theater during a sors and occupants, and the people know The Ukrainian Postal Service on June 29 program marking the centennial of Roman Shukhevych's birth (from left): all this in all of these regions and that’s issued a First-Day Commemorative Cover, Andriy Sadovyi, mayor of Lviv; Petro Oliinyk, chair of the Lviv Oblast State why they hold it in high regard,” he said. 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issuing such a stamp, Mr. Haidamakha Shukhevych... said. “Only after the various oblasts began (Continued from page 13) sending formal petitions, recommenda- including a postage stamp, a cancellation tions and requests did the Postal Service and envelope, honoring Shukhevych. review all of the documentation related to It was a watershed moment in the stamp campaign and agree to issue an Ukrainian philatelic history because the official postal stamp,” he explained. Artist Vasyl Vasylenko was subse- words “Ukrayinska Povstanska Armiya” quently commissioned to design the and the initials “OUN” appeared on the Shukhevych stamp, Mr. Haidamakha said. postage stamp alongside the image of On the centennial anniversary of Gen. Shukhevych, said Andrii Shukhevych’s birth on June 30, UPA vet- Haidamakha, leader of the Organization of erans, clergy, Ukrainian citizens and Ukrainian Nationalists (Revolutionary). guests from abroad gathered in “On a government-sanctioned level, Bilohorscha, a suburb of Lviv, to partici- this stamp was designed and issued as a pate in a solemn service in memory of legal instrument and it will serve, I the army commander. should emphasize once again, on the Shukhevych spent the last years of his government level, as a sign of recogni- life in Bilohorscha, where he died a tion, despite the fact that this project hero’s death in his underground head- experienced many hurdles,” he said. Illya Labunka quarters during a skirmish with Soviet Billboard noting the centennial of Roman Shukhevych, situated in front of the At first, the Ukrainian Postal Service Special Forces on March 5, 1950. main train station in Lviv. did not know who Shukhevych was and Mr. Haidamakha said he believes that didn’t comprehend the significance of Shukhevych has not yet been thoroughly researched and analyzed, and that is why UPA veteran Lev Futala of Yonkers, he is not familiar to most people. “Only N.Y., also attended the commemoration, now are we beginning to realize what which he said he wished were taking type of individual this person was,” Mr. place on the national level. Haidamakha said. “For example, no Though President Yushchenko has not biography, at least a complete one, of decreed Gen. Shukhevych an official Shukhevych exists, nor does a thorough Hero of Ukraine (a designation the presi- biography exist of Bandera or dent did grant to his son, Yurii), “the Metropolitan [Andrey] Sheptytsky.” important thing is that the event took The mystery surrounding the location place and that the president of Ukraine of Shukhevych’s remains has to be sent his greetings, although it was hoped resolved by the Ukrainian government that he would personally take part in the once and for all, he said. Records sur- celebration,” remarked Mr. Futala, who rounding the circumstances of is honorary chair of the SUMA Self Shukhevych’s death are in the govern- Reliance Credit Union. ment archives, he said. In addition to Bilohorscha, commemo- “We should exert more pressure on the rative events honoring Shukhevych took government to release the files, to make place throughout the week in other towns Local and international guests who attended the Shukhevych centennial com- them public, so that a formal and digni- of the Lviv Oblast, namely Kniahynychi, memorations in Lviv on June 29. Standing (from left) in front of the Lviv Opera fied Christian burial could take place – the location of one of Shukhevych’s Theater are: Ihor Homziak, managing director, Litopys UPA, Lviv; Prof. Peter the kind of burial that is bestowed upon underground headquarters, and Potichnyj: editor-in-chief, Litopys UPA, Canada; and Mykola Posivnych, every great son of Ukraine,” Mr. Tyshkivtsi, the town whence the president of the Litopys UPA Foundation, Lviv. Haidamakha said. Shukhevych family traces its origins.

Oselia CYM in Ellenville presents a summer of fun for families and children of all ages

July 15-28 – Day camps include Mama/Tato and Me (for newborns through 23 months), Husenyata (2-4 year olds) and Sumenyata (4-6 year olds). Overnight camps – Vidpochynkovyj – separate programs for 6-11 year olds and 12-14 year olds Activities: exercise classes and poolside massages by Dr. Darka Genza, Yoga classes, card-making and scrap booking classes, baking classes, sing-along vatras, children's basketball tournament, pool Bingo and much much more! Enjoy Oselia's new playground and outdoor refreshment stand - ÜÇÄÇÄ äÄÇÄ Saturday, July 21 – “Family Fun Day” featuring Olya Chodoba-Fryz, Tanya the Clown, and DJ Slawko, at the children's zabava and a Varenyky eating contest for 6-12 year olds. The FUN begins at 2 p.m. For the adults – a wonderful wine tasting event, featuring wine from a local winery. Friday, July 27 – Live music by “Zuki” and company.

July 29 – August 11 – CYM Sports Camp

Friday, August 3 – USCAK Youth Olympiad

August 12-25 – CYM Mystetskyi (Arts) Camp and a NEW tabir- Kobzarskyi Camp

Saturday, August 18 – Annual Quads Volleyball Tournement, also Saturday, August 25 the celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day with a concert featuring the CYM Mystetskyi (Arts) and Kobzarskyi Camps, and enjoy a night-time “Diskoteka.”

September 1, 2, 3 – CYM’s annual ZDVYH and festival. Come and enjoy the fresh air, old friends before everyone goes back to school, home and work. Mark Your Calendars!!!! 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 No. 28

passed a resolution to strengthen measures OSCE Parliamentary... to counteract human trafficking on OSCE (Continued from page 1) territory. Negative resolutions don’t promote The humanitarian committee discussed constructive cooperation between Belarus terrorism, human trafficking and corrup- and the PA working group, Belarussian tion, passing a resolution urging the glob- delegates said, before joining their Russian al community to support efforts to coor- counterparts in being the only delegates to dinate and strengthen cooperation on these matters. reject the resolution. The committee also passed a resolution The Russians didn’t like the resolution “on fighting anti-Semitism, racism, xeno- criticizing its energy policy. phobia and other forms of intolerance, “It’s strange to vote for Europe’s ener- particularly against Muslims and Roma.” gy safety without Russia’s participation,” The OSCE declined Verkhovna Rada Mr. Glazev said. “It’s just as strange to Chairman Oleksander Moroz’s request to come up with a resolution on Belarus evaluate the events of the spring political without Russia’s participation as well.” crisis, dismissing his suggestion to hold Energy safety issues are strictly eco- extraplenary sessions to examine the matter. nomic, he said, which should not have “For a very long time, Ukraine felt an involved the PA’s General Committee on external influence,” said Goran Political Issues and Safety, which passed Ivan Dadiverin Lennmarker PA president. “The time has Rep. Michael McNulty (D-N.Y.) carries a wreath with Commission on Security the resolution. come to independently make decisions “That a committee exclusively con- and Cooperation in Europe Staff Advisor Orest Deychakiwsky to place at the regarding internal problems.” Famine-Genocide Memorial. cerned with political and military-political The decision to avoid evaluating issues decided to evaluate energy safety President Viktor Yushchenko’s actions mit of the Council of Ministers of Europe my sincere hope that this extremely issues demonstrates that it apparently has during the crisis reveals the OSCE’s bias which is planned for November in Madrid. important agreement is honored and nothing better to do,” Mr. Glazev said. towards him, said Mr. Glazev of Russia. A 13-member delegation represented implemented,” Rep. Hastings added. Other resolutions approved by the Mr. Lennmarker met with Ukraine’s the United at the Parliamentary Assembly On the afternoon of July 6, several OSCE Parliamentary Assembly which met Minister of Foreign Affairs Arsenii session. U.S. Rep. Alcee Hastings (D- delegates visited the Famine-Genocide between July 5 and 9, called for freer trade Yatsenyuk to discuss the regulation of Fla.), Sen. Benjamin Cardin (D-Md.) and Memorial on St. Michael’s Square. with nations that limit access to OSCE so-called “frozen conflicts” on OSCE House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D- After laying a wreath at the memorial, members, banning the use and production territories, the logistics of election moni- Md.), a former U.S. Helsinki Commission Rep. Michael McNulty (D-N.Y.) met of cassette ammunitions and signing and toring and increasing the effectiveness of chair who became the highest-ranking Eugenia Dallas, a Holodomor survivor ratifying the European Convention on the the organization’s activities. congressperson to attend the session, led who documented her harrowing experi- Legal Status of Migrant Workers. Special Mr. Yatsenyuk also met with OSCE the U.S. delegation. ence in her autobiography, “One Woman attention was given to the serious humani- Secretary General Mark Perren de Rep. Hastings, chairman of the U.S. –Five Lives – Five Countries.” tarian consequences cassette bombs may Brishambo, discussing the OSCE Project Commission on Security and Cooperation Rep. McNulty listened as Ms. Dallas have on a civil population. Coordinator’s activity in Ukraine, as well in Europe (Helsinki Commission), and described surviving on grass and weeds The Kyiv Declaration also called for as realizing wide-scale projects to Sen. Cardin, co-chairman, met with Mr. during Soviet collectivization. the creation of a single statistical system destroy “Melange” rocket fuel on Yushchenko to discuss the political situa- Others soon gathered around, including for objective and reliable data to track Ukrainian territory. tion in Ukraine only to find out it remains Rep. Hoyer and Sen. Cardin and several migration, as well as for resolving so- They agreed to begin preparations for unsettled. Ukrainian Americans visiting the memorial. called “frozen conflicts” within OSCE a course to prepare election observers However, the May 27 compromise Rep. McNulty said he was touched by member-states, namely Georgia, and OSCE specialists at the Diplomatic agreement resolved the crisis by schedul- Ms. Dallas’ account. The Parliamentary Azerbaijan and Moldova. Academy of Ukraine at the Ministry of ing pre-term parliamentary elections for Assembly session in Kyiv provided him The General Committee on Democracy, Foreign Affairs. September 30, Rep. Hastings said, a Human Rights and Humanitarian Issues They also discussed the upcoming sum- measure the delegation supported. “It is (Continued on page 17) No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 17

cannot cover its expenses. just short with a 1-0 scoreline on a 66th- by violence. Following the match Professional soccer... FC Spartak Sumy was removed from minute strike by Karpaty. Ukraine’s special forces, Berkut, clashed (Continued from page 11) the competition for not showing up to Group B was a little more competitive with Dynamo fans outside of the stadium, London’s Chelsea FC for over $230 million two of its matches due to financial diffi- at the top of the table. PFK Sevastopol injuring a number of people, including (U.S) a few years ago. culties, and the club subsequently shut and Fenks-Illichovets Kalinino, PFL debu- women and children. Subsequently, two In early May the City Council decided down. FC Borysfen Boryspil also suf- tantes, took first and second place, respec- criminal investigations were launched into to shut down the club at the end of the fered financial troubles and went bank- tively, but Illichivets Mariupol-2, the the events that unfolded that day. rupt over the winter break, knocking the reserve team of Illichivets Mariupol, and season but two weeks later, on May 16, Overview the City Council changed its decision and competition back down to 18 teams. Titan Armiansk were right on their heels. announced that Ukrainian oligarch Vadym Also, Hazovyk Skala-Stryi was moved Feniks’ 28-year-old standout striker, Oleh Ukraine’s soccer prestige has grown Rabynovich, the president of the Rico and renamed FC Lviv. The team moved Hubskyi, netted 21 goals in 21 games and over the last several years, especially with Capital Group and the president of the from its location in Stryi to its new home made his team’s debut a memorable one. the exposure it received during the World All-Ukrainian Jewish Congress, agreed to at the SKA Stadium in Lviv prior to the He led all leagues in scoring this year. Cup. This exposure and improved per- purchase 77 percent of the club’s shares – beginning of the season. Now there are Group B also holds a former Vyscha formance of not only the national team, in essence saving the club. Three percent rumors the team will once again be moved Liha representative – Kremin Kremenchuk. but also the league itself, has seen the of the shares will stay with the Kyiv City to Dobromil and relegated to the Druha Kremin resurfaced in the Druha Liha in ranking of Ukrainian soccer skyrocket. Council, while the remaining 20 percent Liha due to financial problems, however 2005-2006 after being relegated from that In FIFA rankings, the Ukrainian National are in the hands of private investors. this has yet to be publicly announced. same division in 2000-2001. The long Team is now 13th, ahead of teams like The new season begins on July 14th. With the definite withdrawal of two absence has not done much to reinvigorate Greece (15th), the U.S.A. (16th), Poland Teams to watch in 2007-2008: FC teams, only two other teams will be relegat- the team or its supporters as they finished (18th), Russia (24th) and Mexico (26th). Karpaty Lviv, Tavria Symferopol. ed. That unfortunate fate fell to Podillia ninth last year and 14th this year. In the UEFA domestic league rankings, Khmelnytskyi and Spartak Ivano- Lokomotyv Dvorichna was originally Ukrainian soccer teams have managed to Persha Liha Frankivsk. Dnister Ovidiopol, Fakel Ivano- part of this competition, but five matches boost Ukraine to 11th, which is ahead of This year’s Persha Liha (First Frankivsk, PFK Sevastopol and Feniks- in, it could not keep up financially and domestic leagues from such countries as League) competition was expanded to 20 Illichovets Kalinino will replace the two declared bankruptcy. the Czech Republic (13th), Greece (15th), teams from the previous 18-team format. empty slots and the two relegated teams. Teams to watch in 2007-2008: Titan Switzerland (17th) and Poland (23rd). This league has been very competitive Teams to watch in 2007-2008: Volyn Armiansk, Nyva Ternopil. Ukraine has a bright future with many Lutsk, Krympteplytsia Molodizhne, FC talented young players emerging from the over the past few years and did not disap- The Super Cup and Kubok Ukrayiny point in 2006-2007. Obolon Kyiv. national youth teams that have, at every Naftovyk-UkrNafta Okhtyrka and Druha Liha The Super Cup opened up the season level, reached the European Cup and at Zakarpattia Uzhhorod both took the honors in Odesa on July 16, 2006, and Dynamo many levels, such as the Under-21 team of promotion while Obolon Kyiv was Group A in the Druha Liha saw Dnister took home the cup in fashion. Dynamo last year, played in the championship game unable to make a comeback to the Vyscha Ovidiopol and Fakel Ivano-Frankivsk come topped Shakhtar with a score of 2-0. or even won it. These bright talents, plus Liha, falling seven points shy of second out on top. Both teams managed to clear the Marjan Markovic and Ukrainian National the construction of new facilities and infra- place. A further three points off were third-place spot by five points and they Team standout Artem Milevsky were the structure in preparation for the European Krympteplytsia Molodizhne, a team with a deserve a spot in the Persha Liha after a two players on target for Dynamo. Championship in 2012, will allow Ukraine bright future. Founded in 1999, Molodizhne dominating performance. Former Vyscha To mark the upcoming season the Super to become one of the most developed soc- won the Druha Liha (Second League) group Liha standouts Nyva Ternopil, Bukovyna Cup was held on July 10 and ended with cer nations in the world, on par with the in 2004-2005 and finished 2005-2006 in Chernivtsi and Veres Rivne finished another Dynamo victory. The game ended likes of Spain, England, Italy and Germany. ninth place in the Persha Liha. The team has fourth, 10th and 13th, respectively, and 2-2 and the game was decided on penalties, Important grassroots campaigns have shown more improvement with a fourth- have not been able to regain their positions with Dynamo outscoring Shakhtar 4-2. also modernized Ukrainian soccer. The place finish this year and has been renovat- in the Vyscha Liha since their relegations. The Kubok Ukrayiny final was held at ever-decreasing limit on foreigners allows ing its club facilities in preparation for a Nyva Ternopil has restructured its the Olympic Stadium in Kyiv and was host young Ukrainian soccer players to devel- possible promotion in the near future. team and improved its level of play. to 64,500 jubilant fans. Ten yellow cards op at better clubs and on a higher level. The league also saw the liquidation Nyva has finished fourth the past two were shown in a tough match, with New soccer academies and the institution and removal of teams from its competi- seasons after finishing last in the Druha Rodrigo (Dynamo) getting sent off in the of soccer as a mandatory class in every tion. In the recent past, a number of Liha in 2004-2005, and the only thing 69th minute for his second yellow. Oleh school have also led to the exposure of teams have had financial problems, espe- that saved it then was the bankruptcy of a Husyev and Kleber put Dynamo up 2-0 many young and promising players. cially in smaller cities or in cities with few teams. In a friendly match on July 8 before Brazilian National Team member The 2007-2008 season, it is hoped, will more than one club. With small atten- against Vyscha Liha side Karpaty Lviv, Elano pulled one back in the 89th minute set a precedent for an improved level of dance numbers – the team’s main source Nyva managed to keep the game close for Shakhtar. However, it was too little too soccer in Ukraine, along with improved of revenue besides sponsors – a team and put on a great performance but fell late as Dynamo held on for the last few competition and increased interest in the minutes and took home the trophy. sport on the part of prospective players However, the celebrations were marred and the general public. Ukrainian people went though,” said Ms. OSCE Parliamentary... Dallas, whose maiden name was Sakevych. (Continued from page 16) “Millions and millions perished, and no with the opportunity to learn first-hand one paid attention at that time.” Dear Readers! about the Holodomor for the first time. Earlier that day, delegation members “As we think about the OSCE and its also honored another Ukrainian tragedy by The Ukrainian Weekly is commitment to making sure that there’s visiting the Babyn Yar Memorial, accom- not prejudice or injustice done to peoples panied by Rabbi Alexander Duchovny, accepting greetings on the around the world, we wanted to be able chief progressive rabbi of Kyiv and the to come here and spend a moment Ukrainian Union of Progressive Jewish occasion of the remembering how terrible this Famine Congregations. was and what it did to the Ukrainian peo- They laid a wreath in tribute to the near- 16th Anniversary ple,” Rep. McNulty said. “It was a terri- ly 150,000 Ukrainians killed there, includ- 16th Anniversary ble time they went through.” ing 33,000 Jews who were shot in a two- Rep. Hoyer was already familiar with day period in September 1941, among the of the the Holodomor, having first traveled to Kyiv in 1981, alongside Sen. Paul Simon worst massacres of the Holocaust. (D-Ill.) and Orest Deychakiwsky, a long The delegation also recognized a third IndependenceIndependence ofof UkraineUkraine time staff advisor for the Commission on catastrophe, the Chornobyl nuclear acci- Security and Cooperation in Europe. This dent, by traveling to the power plant, as We invite individuals, organizations and businesses to show their year’s session marked Rep. Hoyer’s well as visiting the nearby ghost town of pride and support for those who through personal dedication fourth visit to Ukraine. Prypiat, from which 50,000 residents and sacrifice have secured a free and independent Ukraine. Sen. Cardin commended the Ukrainian were evacuated, never to return. president for leading the efforts to bring “The devastation of this explosion will recognition to the Holodomor. “There’s never be forgotten, but I am glad to see Special Rates been a strong international effort to make that the Chornobyl nuclear plant is at a 1/8 page – $50 1/2 page – $200 sure this is known, including efforts in turning point and is working to repair the 1/4 page – $100 1 page – $400 the U.S. Congress, and to make sure the damage that was done,” Sen. Cardin said. world understands what happened here,” Other members of the congressional dele- Please send your greetings, address and the senator said. “The Soviets did every- gation that traveled to Ukraine for the OSCE thing they could to cover it up.” Parliamentary Assembly meeting were: telephone number by August 10, 2007, to: Ms. Dallas was particularly grateful the congressmen took the time from their Reps. Robert B. Aderholt (R-Ala.), G.K. schedules to pay tribute to the Holodomor Butterfield (D-N.C.), Mike McIntyre (D- The Ukrainian Weekly victims at the memorial. In the 21st cen- N.C.), Louise McIntosh Slaughter (D-N.Y.), 16th Anniversary Greetings tury, such tragedies shouldn’t fall upon Christopher H. Smith (R-N.J.) and Hilda L. 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 any people of any religion, nationality or Solis (D-Calif.), all members of the U.S. Parsippany, NJ 07054 Helsinki Commission; as well as Reps. race, she said. Tel.: (973) 292-9800 ext. 3040 “I am very grateful that you are taking Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Doris Matsui (D- an interest in this terrible time the Calif.), and Gwen Moore (D-Wis.). email: [email protected] or [email protected] 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 No. 28

announced on July 8 the declassification Ukraine and Russia set clear principles of ties spend their funds legally. Mr. NEWSBRIEFS of its Soviet-era archives for 1920-1950, gas pricing, the issue of gas suppliers will Yushchenko asked the Foreign Affairs (Continued from page 2) the so-called “period of mass repression,” be of no importance,” Mr. Yushchenko Ministry to ensure that foreign observers February of this year the Russian border Russian and international media reported. said. RosUkrEnergo supplied 50 billion and international organizations can mon- service at the St. Petersburg airport barred Vasily Khristoforov, who heads the cubic meters of gas to Ukraine in 2006, itor the September 30 election freely. All Ukrainian National Deputy Petro agency’s archives and registers depart- and exported another 8.9 billion cubic these institutions and ministries should Poroshenko from entering Russia. The ment, said that “any citizen” can access meters, earning $7.1 billion net. President also guarantee the safety of the voters incidents have prompted speculation that files from those years pertaining to their Yushchenko has not predicted the gas and ensure that the election and ballot both Ukraine and Russia maintain lists of relatives. Mr. Khristoforov said such citi- price for 2008, but added that the esti- counting are held securely, the decree unwanted foreigners. (RFE/RL Newsline) zens need to first send a letter to the mate given by some Russian sources, noted. Mr. Yushchenko insisted that the FSB’s central archive explaining what $235 per 1,000 cubic meters, is based on media should enjoy equal rights, urging Sea Breeze exercises begin material they are seeking. Stalin-era doc- “a substantial political component.” journalists to be impartial and accurate. uments were first declassified in 1992, (RFE/RL Newsline) KYIV – The U.S. Navy’s guided mis- He also suggested launching an informa- although some restrictions were reinstat- tion campaign to help the people appre- sile-carrying destroyer Donald Cook, Ukraine’s youths support NATO accession ed in the late 1990s. It is not clear exactly ciate and better understand their electoral based in the port of Norfolk, Va., and rep- which materials are affected by the latest resentatives of the U.S. Navy’s 6th Fleet KYIV – Ukrainian youths actively rights. (Press Office of Ukraine’s FSB announcement. It appears that jour- support the country’s accession to NATO. President) are participating in the Sea Breeze 2007 nalists and historians still will not have exercises. Moreover, U.S. amphibious Such is the opinion of domestic and for- direct access to the archives but will Youth pilgrimage to Zarvanytsia held soldiers from California and marines of eign experts who took part in ad hoc ses- require written permission of relatives of the San Diego Medical Battalion will take sion on issues of Euro-Atlantic integra- TERNOPIL, Ukraine – Though the the purge victims to examine them. part in the maneuvers, according to the tion, that took place on July 5 at the pilgrimage to the Ukrainian Greek- (RFE/RL Newsline) U.S. Embassy in Ukraine. The total num- Ukrinform press club. The session was Catholic shrine in the western Ukrainian ber of the U.S. military involved in the Yushchenko addresses OSCE PA dedicated to the 10th anniversary of the town of Zarvanytsia was labelled “all- exercise is 725 persons. The multinational Charter on a Distinctive Partnership Ukrainian,” participants came also from naval exercises in the Black Sea began on KYIV – Ukrainian President Viktor between Ukraine and NATO. “Ukrainian Poland and Russia. Young people, as July 9 and will continue through July 22. Yushchenko assured delegates to the 16th youth has long and efficiently been tak- well as their parents and grandparents, Thirteen countries are participating in the session of the Parliamentary Assembly of ing part in activities related to NATO filled the churches, streets and Spivoche exercise, which is conducted annually the Organization for Security and both in Ukraine and beyond. To give an Field in the village on June 23-24. within the framework of an agreement Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) meeting example, work is going on within the Pilgrimage organizers officially regis- between the United States and European in Kyiv that Ukraine will not stray from framework of the Euro-Atlantic tered 4,501 participants, but this number countries. Odesa is the scene of street its course of democratic reform, Interfax Partnership Council programs. It has could be tripled, since many pilgrims did protests against the Sea Breeze 2007 exer- reported on July 6. “I want you to take been upheld by the Association of School not register. The pilgrims were accompa- one great truth from Ukraine after the cises. The protests are led by the Managers of Ukraine, as well as by a nied by monks who explained that the session – there are no circumstances that Communist Party, the Progressive number of youth organizations of various vocation to the religious life is given by would make Ukraine diverge from its Socialist Party and the One Native Land political parties,” said the acting director- God. (Religious Information Service of democratic path,” Mr. Yushchenko said. public organization. (Ukrinform) general of the Foreign Affairs Ministry’s Ukraine) He added that the country will overcome Directorate General for NATO, Presidents sign Euro 2012 communiqué its difficulties in a democratic and legal Vladyslav Yasniuk. He said that 70 per- Russian official notes new ‘Berlin Wall’ KYIV – Presidents Viktor Yushchenko of manner. (RFE/RL Newsline) cent of young Ukrainians have supported the idea of Ukraine’s NATO accession in MOSCOW – Russia’s First Deputy Ukraine and Lech Kaczynski of Poland on Publication of bills suspended recent years, as compared to an average Prime Minister Sergei Ivanov said in a July 9 signed a Euro 2012 communiqué television broadcast from the Kamchatka after holding talks focusing on how to better KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko of 25 to 30 percent of Ukrainians. Eighty on July 5 signed a decree suspending the percent of experts have spoken in favor Peninsula on July 8 that the proposed organize and co-host the Euro 2012 soccer U.S. missile defense project, which championship finals. The two leaders publication of legislation until a new of Ukraine’s accession to NATO. would include 10 interceptors based in agreed to set up a Euro 2012 coordinating Parliament convenes, Ukrainian media (Ukrinform) Poland and a radar site in the Czech council, which will be led by both presi- reported. The decree prevents bills adopt- President signs early poll decree Republic, would amount to constructing dents. They discussed plans to draft a Euro ed by the dissolved Verkhovna Rada a “new Berlin Wall” in Europe, news 2012 frame agreement regulating the obli- from coming into force. According to KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko agencies reported. He added that the U.S. gations of both sides, their cooperation with Ukrainian law, a bill becomes valid when on July 4 signed a decree to ensure that plan constitutes “an obvious threat to third parties and other important issues. The it is published in official bulletins within early parliamentary elections in Ukraine Russia.” Mr. Ivanov argued that a “glob- presidents also spoke about their joint 15 days of its adoption in Parliament. are fair and transparent. Mr. Yushchenko al missile defense system” proposed by actions to receive aid from the European Oleksander Moroz, the chairman of the instructed the Cabinet of Ministers, the Moscow could be in place by 2020. Mr. Union to host Euro 2012. Presidents dissolved Rada, said the presidential Crimean government and local officials Ivanov recently said that Russia will Yushchenko and Kaczynski discussed last decree violates “fundamental constitu- to make sure that the September 30 pre- consider stationing missiles in month’s European Union summit, praising tional principles.” (RFE/RL Newsline) term elections are free, use no adminis- Kaliningrad Oblast if Washington goes its importance for both Ukraine and Poland. trative pressure during the campaign and Ukraine wants RosUkrEnergo out ahead with its project. U.S. State They noted that both states had “similar create favorable and equal conditions for Department spokesman Sean approaches” to the values and principles an KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko both local election commissions and vot- McCormack commented on July 5 that enhanced cooperation agreement between will call on Russia to change the system ers, particularly those with disabilities Ukraine and the EU should contain. (Press of gas supplies to Ukraine to direct con- and poor eyesight. The Finance Ministry, Mr. Ivanov’s remarks on installing mis- Office of Ukraine’s President) tracts, thus bypassing the intermediary the Control and Revision Department, the siles were “unfortunate ... [and] not con- structive.” Mr. McCormack added, how- Stalin-era archives are opened company of RosUkrEnergo, which has National Bank of Ukraine and the Central become an exclusive gas supplier to Election Commission should finance the ever, that such “public rhetoric” does not MOSCOW – The Federal Security Ukraine, Interfax and the Ukrayinska elections “properly and transparently” “distract us from having a constructive Service (FSB), the successor to the KGB, Pravda website reported on July 5. “If and make sure the country’s political par- conversation with the Russians.” Lithuanian Prime Minister Gediminas Kirkilas said in Vilnius on July 5 that “it would be very bad if these plans [to place missiles in Kaliningrad Oblast] were realized,” Reuters reported. He also said that Lithuania will protest those plans, which he linked to the upcoming parliamentary and presidential elections in Russia. “The tense political situation over the approaching presidential elec- tions creates conditions in today’s Russia for a dialogue that could hardly be called the best, and raises the question of the kind of democracy being built in Russia,” Mr. Kirkilas said. The Moscow daily Kommersant wrote on July 7 that Mr. Ivanov seeks to frighten the Europeans into making concessions to Russian President Vladimir Putin before his term expires in early 2008, lest nego- tiations become tougher should Mr. Ivanov succeed Mr. Putin. Many observers suggest that domestic political concerns are behind the Kremlin’s tough talk, while others believe that Moscow’s chief goal is to promote disunity in NATO and the European Union. (RFE/RL Newsline) No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 19

guishable in most member-state’s lan- Ukraine commemorates... guages, including Ukrainian (“Osoblyve (Continued from page 1) Partnerstvo”). IN THE PRESS: Four steps team – former Ukrainian Mission to Though Ukraine proposed its charter NATO Chair Borys Tarasyuk and former earlier than the Russian Federation and to democracy in Ukraine National Security and Defense Council completed it earlier, NATO made the tac- tical decision to sign its agreement with Secretary Volodymyr Horbulin – as well “In Ukraine, Four Steps to commission. … the larger partner first, Mr. Tarasyuk said. as current Foreign Affairs Minister Democracy,” by Taras Kuzio and F. “Fourth, active Western support will be “NATO wanted to stress its distinct atti- Stephen Larrabee, special to wash- important. The crisis in Ukraine provides Arsenii Yatsenyuk. tude and respect for the Russian Though Mr. Tarasyuk had proposed the ingtonpost.com’s “Think Tank an opportunity to consolidate the demo- Federation as a partner,” he related. Town,” June 28: cratic gains of the Orange Revolution … term “special partnership” to describe the The charter marked the first time “The West has a strong political relationship between Ukraine and NATO, NATO recognized Ukraine as a critical “… Four steps are crucial if the stake in Ukraine’s success. Ukraine’s which was agreed to by almost all the factor in Europe’s political stability and [political] crisis is to contribute to dem- evolution will have a significant impact member-states, the U.S. government security. “Ukraine was essentially lifted ocratic consolidation in Ukraine: on the Western regions of the post- insisted on “distinctive partnership.” to the level of a subject in Euro-Atlantic “First, all sides need to adhere to the Soviet space. If democracy can be con- Mr. Tarasyuk agreed, taking into politics, as opposed to its role as an compromise agreements that have been solidated in Ukraine, the pro-Western account the difference wasn’t distin- object until then,” Mr. Tarasyuk stated. reached. … orientation of Georgia and Moldova “Second, if Ukraine’s 2007 elections will be strengthened, while Alyaksandr are recognized as having been held in a Lukashenka’s autocratic rule in Belarus ‘free and fair’ manner by international will be weakened. … organizations, as last year’s elections “Russia’s political evolution could were, the outcome should be accepted also be affected. If Ukraine’s Orange by all sides. … Revolution gains new momentum, it “Third, all sides in Ukraine need to will be harder for Russian President adhere to the June 2005 recommenda- Vladimir Putin’s successor to continue tions of the Council of Europe’s legal the progressive backsliding on demo- advisory board, the Venice Commission, cratic reform that has been a hallmark and to join the president’s constitutional of Putin’s rule.”

of a peace accord for the two countries, East is crucial... Armenia and Azerbaijan, are huge. (Continued from page 3) Hundreds of thousands of internally dis- agreement and now, after another visit to placed persons and refugees could return the Caucasus, I believe more than ever in and re-start their lives. With a peace agree- that opportunity,” said the president. ment in Nagorno-Karabakh, he continued, A good framework agreement that the two countries and Georgia could, in addresses the main concerns of all parties earnest, work to build a region character- has been presented by the Miensk Group, ized by security, democracy and prosperity. co-chaired by France, Russia and the He said that as Western Europe reaches out eastward, it was important to under- Zenon Zawada United States, he said. It is ready to be signed by the leaders of the two coun- stand the difficulties in building new, inde- First Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine Volodymyr Ohryzko speaks tries, if the political will is there. pendent nations. That work will not be with U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine William Taylor during a July 9 video confer- “The alternative, a new war, is unthink- completed overnight. But engagement ence commemorating the 10th year anniversary of NATO's Distinctive able,” said Mr. Lennmaker. The advantages must continue not just for the sake of these Partnership with Ukraine. countries but for the sake of all of Europe. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 No. 28 No. 28 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 15, 2007 21 OUT AND ABOUT

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Graduates of St. George Academy with teachers and clergy during their commencement exercises in St. George Ukrainian Catholic Church.

NEW YORK – “Pomp and which he stated: “Today is a day which ORTHODONTIST Circumstance” rang through St. George calls you to be like David – to do battle Ukrainian Catholic Church as St. George with the Goliaths of this world in making Academy High School graduated 19 stu- the world safer for the elderly, the sick, Dr. Daniel A. Kuncio dents of its 56th graduating class during the homeless and the disenfranchised … commencement exercises held on you are called to be like Mary, the Ñ. чÌËÎÓ é. äÛ̈¸Ó Saturday, June 9. Mother of Jesus, to be humble, caring, Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, patient and understanding in a world that eparch of the Stamford Diocese, celebrat- Specialist in Child and Adult Orthodontics is filled with pride and selfishness … and ed the liturgy with Father Bernard finally you are called to be like Jesus, to Diplomate, American Board of Orthodontics Panczuk, OSBM, pastor of St. George love others, to do what is right and just – Ukrainian Catholic Church in New York even at the expense of your friends or City. Upon completion of the liturgy, your life.” • Certified and Published in Invisalign®• commencement exercises continued in These powerful words not only the beautiful sanctuary, beginning with • Complimentary Consultation • inspired the graduates and their guests, the singing of the national anthems. but reminded all about the value of a • Most Insurances Accepted • Valedictorian Ilona Bilevych cheerful- Catholic school education and the spiritu- ly gave individual thanks to every al guidance provided these students for • Three New York City locations • teacher, highlighting specific contribu- four years. tions they made not only to her own per- Bishop Chomnycky and Father sonal education, but that of the entire WWW.KUNCIOORT HODONTICS.COM Panczuk distributed the diplomas and the graduating class. Tears began to flow as BAYSIDE • UPPER WEST SIDE • TRIBECA graduates proceeded with their recession- she articulately conveyed her joy in shar- ing her four years of high school educa- al to “Pomp and Circumstance,” played tion with her classmates. Her beautifully by pianist Andrij Stasiw. delivered Ukrainian-language valedictory Afterwards, a reception was held at address delighted fellow students, family the school as students bid tearful IRENE D. ROGUTSKY, D.D.S. and friends. farewells to their teachers and their peers. Salutatorian Ju Lee Yoo delivered her The 2007 commencement was flawless address in English with thanks for the and beautifully prepared thanks to the opportunity to study at St. George tireless efforts of Irene Saviano, adminis- The Empire State Bldg. Academy. She focused her address on her trative assistant at the high school. belief in God, her personal spirituality Earlier in the day, the eighth grade 350 Fifth Avenue, Suite 5222 and on how St. George Academy provid- graduating class of the elementary school New York, N.Y. 10118 ed her the environment to grow amidst held its commencement with equal digni- high academic standards and unfaltering ty and pride. (212) 947-1665 spiritual guidance. St. George schools are currently INVISALIGN® CERTIFIED Peter P. Shyshka, principal of the accepting applications for the 2007-2008 academy and superintendent for the academic year. To learn more about the Ukrainian Catholic Diocese of Stamford, schools readers may visit www.saintge- eloquently delivered a spirited address in orgeschools.org or call 212-473-3130. Volume I and II You can obtain both volumes for only $130.00 Including Postage Mission Statement ORDER NOW Fill out the order blank below and mail it with your check or money order The Ukrainian National Association exists:

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Soyuzivka’s Datebook PREVIEW OF EVENTS Thursday, July 19 banquet and ball. Sunday liturgy will be held MONDAYS, June 25-August 27, 2007 at Ss. Peter and Paul Church in Carnegie at Steak Night with Soyuzivka House band on the Veselka Patio CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard 9:30 a.m., followed by a farewell luncheon. Ukrainian Summer Institute will host a For information contact Dr. Stephen WEDNESDAYS, June 27-August 29, 2007 lecture given by Edward Keenan, Andrew Sivulich, 412-389-1723. Hutsul Night with Soyuzivka House band on the Vorokhta Lawn W. Mellon Professor of History, Harvard University. His lecture, “Why You Can’t Saturday, July 28 FRIDAYS, June 29-August 31, 2007 Get Russian Cultural History Right Unless Odesa Seafood Night with Soyuzivka House band on the Veselka Patio You Get ‘Ruthenian’ History Right First,” JEWETT, N.Y.: The debut performance will be held in Room S-020 (Belfer Case in the Music at the Grazhda summer con- SATURDAYS, June 30-September 1, 2007 Study Room) of CGIS Building South at cert series by Viktor Lutsyuk, tenor, Ukrainian zabavas (dances) featuring a live Ukrainian band 7-9 p.m. The South Building of the Center accompanied by series Artistic Director July 15-20, 2007 Ukrainian Folk Dance Camp for Government and International Studies Volodymyr Vynnytsky, will take place at 8 Ukrainian Heritage Day Camp Session #2 (CGIS) is located at 1730 Cambridge St., p.m. Mr. Lytsyuk, honored artist of Cambridge, MA 02138. For more informa- Ukraine, sang with the Dnipropetrovsk Session #1, ages 4-7 tion contact HURI at 617-495-4053 or Opera and the Mariinsky Theater of St. August 10-12 [email protected]. Petersburg. Singing a broad range of opera July 15-21, 2007 Miss Soyuzivka Weekend roles, he has toured widely in Europe and Discovery Camp, ages 8-15 Sunday, July 22 on other continents. Admission to all con- August 11 certs is $15 ($12 for members and seniors, July 21 Miss Soyuzivka 2008 Contest, NEW YORK: Andrea Odezynska’s docu- and free for students). For information Concert featuring‘Dumka Choir,’ Zabava featuring ‘Tempo’ 9:30 pm mentary film “The Whisperer” is about a about concerts and the annual art exhibit, 8 pm Zabava featuring Ukrainian American who visits her fami- and for updates and travel directions, con- ‘ Vidlunnia,’ 9:30 pm August 11-18 ly’s homeland and has an unexpected sult the Grazhda website, www.grazh- encounter with a traditional village healer damusicandart.org, or call 518-989-6479. Club Suzie Q week that changes the course of the traveler’s July 22-27, 2007 life forever. The film, co-produced by Ms. Sunday, July 29 Ukrainian Heritage Day Camp August 18 Odezynska, Katherine Barnier and the Session #2, ages 4-7 Art Exhibit featuring Kozak Yara Arts Group, will be shown as part of UNIONDALE, N.Y.: The annual picnic Family paintings, prints and an evening of shorts “Lights Are On, But of St. Vladimir Ukrainian Catholic Church July 22-28, 2007 various artwork, Roma Pryma Nobody’s Home” of the Rural Route Film will take place at beginning at 1 p.m. at Sitch Sports Camp Session #1, Bohachevsky, Ukrainian Dance Festival at the Anthology of Film the Parish Center, 226 Uniondale Ave. The ages 6-18 Camp Session #1 Recital, Zabava Archives, 32 Second Ave. (at Second admission price of $15 for adults includes featuring‘ Fata Morgana,’ 9:30 pm Street) in the East Village at 9 p.m. For a meal, soft drinks and all activities. For July 22-August 4 more information call 212-505-5181 or information call the parish, 516-485-0775. Roma Pryma Bohachevsky log on to http://www.ruralroutefilms.com. August 19-23 Sunday, August 19 Ukrainian Folk Dance Camp Discount Days, 25% off all roomrates Monday, July 23 Session #1 HORSHAM, Pa.: The 16th annual August 24 CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard Ukrainian Folk Festival, celebrating July 27-29, 2007 Joseph’s Dance Studio Polish Ukrainian Summer Institute will host a lecture Ukraine’s Independence Day, will be held Ukrainian Language Immersion Ballroom Dance Camp Recital given by Roman Szporluk, Mykhailo S. at the Ukrainian American Sport Center Weekend offered at SUNY Hrushevskyi Research Professor of Ukrainian Tryzub (www.tryzub.org), County Line New Paltz Labor Day Weekend Festivities: History, Harvard University. His lecture, “Is and Lower State roads. The stage show Ukraine a European Nation?” will be held in will begin at 1:30 p.m.; headliners are the July 28 August 31 - Zabava featuring ‘ Na Room S-020 (Belfer Case Study Room) of Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Art Exhibit featuring Daria “Dycia” Zdorovya,’ 9:30 pm CGIS Building South at 7-9 p.m. The South (Philadelphia); the Ukrayinski Barvy September 1 - Zabava featuring Building of the Center for Government and Orchestra (Kyiv); the Bandurna Rozmova Hanushevsky Ukrainian International Studies (CGIS) is located at duo of Oleh Sozansky and Taras Ceramics, Zabava featuring ‘ Hrim,’ 9:30 pm September 2 - Zabava featuring 1730 Cambridge St., Cambridge, MA 02138. Lazurkevich (Lviv); and the Svitanya ‘ Oberehy,’9:30 pm For more information contact HURI at 617- Eastern European Women’s Vocal ‘ Luna,’ 9:30 pm 495-4053 or [email protected]. Ensemble (Philadelphia). A dance (zaba- July 29-August 4, 2007 va) will follow the stage show, at 4:30-9 Sitch Sports Camp Session #2, September 6-9 Wednesday-Sunday, July 25-29 p.m. with music, from polkas to rock ‘n ages 6-18 Reunion - Salzburg Gymnasium roll, provided by Ukrayinski Barvy. The PITTSBURGH: The 60th annual conven- center’s Majors Division Ukrainian August 3 September 10-12 tion of the Ukrainian Orthodox League will Nationals will play an exhibition soccer Entertainment at Tiki Bar featuring Reunions - Regensburg, convene at the Embassy Suites Hotel, match against a select opponent. Delicious Coraopolis, Pa., hosted by Ss. Peter and Paul Ukrainian foods (varenyky, holubtsi, ‘Pete & Vlod Unplugged’ Bertesgaden, Karlsfeld and Landshut Gymnasiums UOL Chapters of Carnegie, Pa. Daily morn- kovbasa), picnic fare, baked goods and ing and evening religious services, business cool refreshments will be plentiful. An arts August 4 sessions, social events and a dinner/cruise and crafts bazaar and a children’s fun area Roma Pryma Bohachevsky September 14-16 are included in the five-day schedule. will be open all day. Admission: $10; chil- Ukrainian Dance Camp Session UNA General Assembly Meeting Metropolitan Constantine and Archbishop dren under 13, free; free parking. For fur- #1 Recital, Art Exhibit featuring and Bayreuth Gymnasium Antony will attend, as will clergy, delegates ther information call 215-343-5412. Rem Bagautdyn- exhibit of Reunion and guests from throughout the U.S. The Na Proceeds benefit cultural programming copper brass enamel works and Zdorovya Band will perform at Saturday’s and youth soccer. paintings, Zabava featuring‘Fata September 21-23 Morgana’ and ‘Svitanok,’ 9:30pm KLK Weekend - General Meeting and Banquet August 5 UNWLA Day, featuring musical September 25-27 WHADDYA MEAN program - 2 pm Stamford Clergy Days - Fall Seminar

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