Inside: l Canada’s World War I internment operations recalled in Kyiv – page 4 l Syracuse welcomes home native son Bishop Borys Gudziak – page 5 l Halloween weekend at Soyuzivka: fun for all ages – page 11

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXIII No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 $2.00 Kolomoisky ally Korban is arrested New round of Western criticism by Zenon Zawada 26 local elections. Meanwhile, Mr. Vilkul of the Opposition targets Procurator-General Shokin KYIV – Ukrainian authorities on October Bloc, sponsored by Donetsk magnate Rinat 31 arrested and detained Hennadiy Akhmetov, will be competing in the runoff Korban, a longtime business associate and for Dnipropetrovsk City Council chair political confidante of Igor Kolomoisky, (mayor) against Borys Filatov, a member of Ukraine’s second-biggest oligarch. Mr. Kolomoisky’s inner circle. Arrested at his home in Dnipropetrovsk, Indeed, numerous observers concluded Mr. Korban was charged with stealing from that Mr. Korban is merely the latest target of the private Country Defense Fund, as well as the president’s selective justice, which has organizing the kidnapping of two govern- already taken aim at other political oppo- ment officials. In his defense, Mr. Korban nents such as the imprisoned Yuriy Syrotiuk, said through his lawyers that he didn’t steal the deputy head of the Svoboda party, and from the fund, which he himself had created Ihor Moisiichuk, the imprisoned national to aid the war effort. He added that he had deputy of Oleh Liashko’s Radical Party. no involvement in any kidnappings. The difference between them and Mr. Mr. Korban’s arrest sparked mixed reac- Korban is that “the brigade attacked a man tions among the public, which has been with media and organizational resources,” waiting for Ukrainian President Petro said Petro Oleshchuk, a political science Poroshenko to prosecute crimes commit- lecturer at Taras Shevchenko National ted by the oligarchs, particularly those of University in Kyiv. “And the country has Aleksandr Sinitsa/UNIAN the Yanukovych entourage. Instead, the realized that these are repressions that EU Representative to Ukraine Jan Tombinski sits alongside Procurator General of arrest of Mr. Korban, the right-hand man to have been occurring for a long time.” Ukraine Viktor Shokin at a late September press conference in Kyiv. the president’s biggest rival, Mr. Such resources are the Ukrop party, Kolomoisky, had sparked concern that sponsored by Mr. Kolomoisky, which per- by Zenon Zawada gion, gender identity and sexual orienta- selective prosecution is being pursued yet formed unusually well in the October 26 tion. again, this time by another president. local elections, finishing ahead of the KYIV – Ukrainians eagerly anticipating a That same afternoon, the EU Delegation “We were awaiting decisive reforms, not Solidarity Petro Poroshenko Bloc in cities visa-free regime with the European Union to Ukraine informed one of its Ukrainian the destruction of his opponents, and those such as Dnipropetrovsk and Zaporizhia. were dealt two major setbacks on partners that it is refraining from financing of Oleksandr Vilkul,” Serhiy Rudenko, a vet- Mr. Kolomoisky is also the owner of the November 5 as the result of their govern- Ukraine’s attempt to create the Specialized eran political observer for the Espreso televi- 1+1 television network, among the most ment’s actions. Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office, anoth- sion network, wrote on his Facebook page. widely watched in Ukraine. The Verkhovna Rada failed to muster er requirement for the visa-free regime. He was referring to Mr. Poroshenko’s It became apparent in the days after his enough votes to support legislation, “The trust in the final outcome of the statement on October 21 promising arrest that Mr. Korban was expecting it to required by the EU for a visa-free regime, procedure depends on the integrity and Ukrainians “decisive steps towards the which would forbid workplace discrimina- development of our state” after the October (Continued on page 18) tion based on race, political position, reli- (Continued on page 18) Ukrainian American Veterans dedicate national monument, hold 68th convention

by Bernard W. Krawczuk and Anna Osinska Krawczuk SOMERSET, N.J. – The 68th annual national convention of the Ukrainian American Veterans culminated with the solemn dedication ceremony of the UAV National Monument on October 3 at St. Andrew Memorial Church and Cemetery in South Bound Brook, N.J. Designed by renowned Ukrainian Canadian artist John Jaciw, the monument honors all American veterans of Ukrainian heritage who have honorably served in the U.S. Armed Forces, including those current- ly serving in the ongoing global war on ter- rorism. Prior to the UAV convention, the organi- zation’s National Executive Board met on October 1, giving officers an opportunity to go over the final details of the historic and unprecedented event that would follow UAV 68th National Convention delegates with (seated, from left) National and fine-tune any last minute issues related Commander Ihor W. Hron, Marian Bojsiuk, Past National Commanders Anna The UAV National Monument, which Krawczuk and Roman Rakowsky, and World War II veteran Michael Fedirko. (Continued on page 8) was dedicated on October 3. 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 No. 45

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The sine qua non safeguards Top prosecutor ‘escapes assassination’ man, served briefly as head of Dnipropetrovsk Oblast and was credited KYIV – Ukrainian authorities have with preventing the spread of separatist for Donetsk-Luhansk elections opened a criminal investigation into an sentiment in the region. But President elections. Otherwise, holding the elections alleged sniper attack on Prosecutor-General Petro Poroshenko dismissed him in 2015, by Vladimir Socor Viktor Shokin. Deputy Procurator-General Eurasia Daily Monitor would be illegitimate and their outcome accusing him of setting up a private militia could not be recognized, the document Anatoliy Matios said an unknown assailant and trying to take over a state-affiliated oil On October 27 in the Minsk Contact argues implicitly and explicitly. Kyiv’s con- fired three rounds at a window in Mr. company. (RFE/RL, based on reporting by Group, the Ukrainian delegation presented cept enumerates the security conditions, Shokin’s office late on November 2 as he Agence France-Presse and The Kyiv Post) a concept document to serve as a basis for political prerequisites, constitutional guar- held a meeting with several coworkers. Only the “law on local elections in the temporari- antees and legal safeguards that would be bulletproof windows allowed Mr. Shokin to Countering propaganda: long-term effort escape, Mr. Matios said. Mr. Shokin, who was ly occupied areas” of Ukraine’s Donetsk necessary for holding legitimate elections WASHINGTON – A State Department appointed by President Petro Poroshenko in and Luhansk oblasts (see article on page 3 in this territory (Ukrayinska Pravda, official has said U.S. efforts to counter mis- February, has been under pressure to resign of this issue). President Petro Poroshenko October 27; Ukrinform, October 29; UNIAN, information and propaganda generated by amid criticism he has blocked efforts to fight has personally authorized this concept and October 28, 30). the Kremlin will be a long-term effort that corruption. He has faced accusations of mandated Ukraine’s representative, Roman Security conditions proceed from the includes bolstering independent media in stalling high-profile corruption cases Bezsmertnyy, to present it to the Minsk fact that elections cannot legitimately be Eastern Europe and Eurasia. Benjamin Ziff, against allies of former President Viktor working group on political affairs. held “at gunpoint.” This necessitates the deputy assistant secretary of state for Yanukovych, who was toppled by pro-Euro- The Ukrainian government is widely withdrawal of “foreign” forces, disbanding European and Eurasian affairs, told a pean protests in February 2014. In publicizing this move in the domestic of “unlawful armed units” and Ukrainian or Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee September, U.S. ambassador to Ukraine media, so as to reassure public opinion, international control of the Ukraine-Russia that the Obama administration had pro- Geoffrey Pyatt publicly blamed “corrupt preempting accusations that the president border in this territory, as per the Minsk I posed a 26 percent increase – to $83 mil- actors” within the Procurator General’s and the government are conceding too and Minsk II armistice documents. The lion – in funding for the coming fiscal year Office for obstructing efforts to combat cor- much. Concessions previously granted at safety of candidates and electioneering for civil society groups and independent ruption and shielding its own employees Western insistence have triggered criticism activities, and the protection of polling sta- media “in countries most vulnerable to from graft investigations. (RFE/RL, based of President Poroshenko in Ukraine’s politi- tions and the ballot counting can only be Russian pressure.” He testified at the on reporting by the Associated Press, cal arena. ensured by the presence of Ukrainian law November 3 hearing that “The free flow of Bloomberg.com, UNIAN and Interfax) German Chancellor Angela Merkel, who enforcement authorities (rather than reliable information is our best defense.” has serially demanded unilateral steps from “unlawful armed units”). Former mayoral candidate arrested Mr. Ziff added, “We view this work against Kyiv, recently acknowledged Kyiv’s predica- Political prerequisites, as listed, stipulate the Kremlin propaganda as not necessarily ment in such situations. Receiving that any elections in this “temporarily occu- KYIV – Security forces in Ukraine have a short-term effort; this is a medium- and Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy pied territory” would, by definition, be a arrested Hennadiy Korban, who ran unsuc- long-term effort to make sure there is no Yatsenyuk in Berlin, Ms. Merkel said at the part of Ukraine’s electoral system. Hence, cessfully for mayor of Kyiv last month. fertile ground in Europe or Eurasia for the joint press conference: “I should explicitly only Ukraine’s Parliament has the power to Officials say Mr. Korban, who is the head of kind of efforts they are doing.” He also said acknowledge the Ukrainian government’s call elections and set dates for elections in the UKROP party and who is a close associ- the U.S. administration has not ruled out constructive attitude. Sometimes we cannot this territory, as in any other territory of ate of former Dnipropetrovsk governor and supplying lethal weaponry and military even understand, here in Germany, how Ukraine, by a parliamentary decision. oligarch Ihor Kolomoyskiy, was arrested in equipment to Ukraine’s military, and he much is demanded [of Ukraine] and how Ukraine’s Central Election Commission Dnipropetrovsk on October 31 on suspi- added that the administration was consid- much must be done [by Ukraine] when the should be the highest authority to oversee cion of participating in an organized crime ering prolonging economic sanctions again Parliament is asked to make far-reaching elections in this territory and authorize the group. UKROP issued a statement saying Russia if the provisions of the Minsk cease- concessions, so as to amend the formation of local election commissions. that the arrest and searches of the party’s fire agreement aren’t fully implemented in Constitution as planned [by the Minsk armi- Furthermore, it should clearly be stipulated offices and the homes of party officials eastern Ukraine. (RFE/RL) stice] and ensure the removal of weaponry that these are not DPR-LPR elections, but were an act of “political repression.” Mr. from the conflict zone” (Bundeskanzlerin. elections of local mayors and local councils. Korban is accused of involvement in several Kyiv: Depot fire might be terrorist act de, October 23). Constitutional guarantees valid in kidnappings when he served as deputy KYIV – Ukrainian officials say a fire that Ukraine’s concept, just presented to the Ukraine must also apply if elections are governor of Dnipropetrovsk in 2014-2015. caused multiple explosions at an ammuni- Minsk Contact Group, in effect compen- held in the “temporarily occupied territory,” He is also accused of stealing about $1.7 tion depot that killed two people is being sates for the overly technical nature of the specifically: restoration of Ukrainian politi- million from a fund earmarked for investigated as a “terrorist act.” The existing document, known as the “Morel cal party organizations that existed in this Ukrainian soldiers fighting against Russia- Defense Ministry said on October 30 that Plan” on local elections in the Donetsk and territory prior to 2014 (this wording backed separatists in eastern Ukraine. the string of blasts took place at a military Luhansk “people’s republics” (DPR and excludes far-right Ukrainian parties, such About 500 security officers were involved complex in the town of Svatove, about 100 LPR) (see Eurasia Daily Monitor, October 9, as Svoboda or Pravyi Sektor, from partici- in the operation, and an unknown number kilometers from territory in the Luhansk 13). That document deals with the nitty- pating, allowing offshoots of the former of other arrests were also made. Mr. gritty details of electoral procedures, large- regional party instead), as well as free Kolomoyskiy, Ukraine’s second-richest (Continued on page 12) ly overlooking the political context and mil- operation of Ukraine’s mass media. For, itary circumstances on the ground. 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NEWS ANALYSIS Minsk process refloats Donetsk-Luhansk election plans by Vladimir Socor The DPR and LPR had unilaterally Secretary of State Anthony Blinken (Radio gain more time to prepare for staging local Eurasia Daily Monitor scheduled local elections for October 18 France Inter, October 28, cited by “elections” and for augmenting local forces and November 1, respectively; but they Ukrinform, October 30) – who actually with reflagged Russian troops and equip- Recasting Russia’s armed proxies as have now postponed the dates to February praise Russia for causing the DPR and LPR ment, circumventing the armistice clauses. democratic mandate-holders – and tutor- 21 and April 20, 2016. Undoubtedly, to postpone their unilateral “elections.” The modalities of DPR-LPR elections are ing them to look like that on an election’s Moscow made this decision, allowing more This postponement effectively cancels being negotiated in the Contact Group schedule – is an innovation of the Minsk time for diplomacy to elicit Western con- the December 31 deadline for implement- (Russia, Ukraine, OSCE, Donetsk, Luhansk), armistice and ensuing negotiations on the sent and for preparation of democratic cos- ing the political clauses of the Minsk II which is meeting in Minsk and is closely status of the occupied territories in metics on the ground (see Eurasia Daily armistice. It pushes the time horizon well monitored by Berlin and Paris as Ukraine’s east. Russia had never seriously Monitor, October 29). into 2016, without any substitute deadline. “Normandy group” members. In line with attempted to sell this approach to Western Unilateral elections in the DPR-LPR This plays to Moscow’s interpretation of the armistice document, those elections are powers in the other “frozen” (conserved) would have been worse than useless to the Minsk armistice, whereby Ukraine must to be organized on a twofold basis: conflicts. But Moscow wants Western- them and Moscow, with no chance of fulfill the political clauses first (specifically, Ukraine’s electoral legislation (symbolically approved elections to be held in the Western acceptance. Moscow, however, conceding a legal-political status to the DPR preserving Ukraine’s title to sovereignty in Donetsk and Luhansk “people’s republics” needs usable elections, to be prepared in and the LPR) before Russia will fulfill the this territory) combined with DPR-LPR’s (DPR and LPR). concert with Western powers (via the military clauses (withdrawal of forces, own “electoral legislation” (practically Having such elections recognized as Organization for Security and Cooperation however vaguely and elusively formulated allowing the “people’s republics” to rig the valid could officially turn the DPR-LPR from in Europe) and with chances to be deemed in the armistice). elections). Kyiv and Donetsk-Luhansk are products of Russia’s military aggression valid by the West. Thus, the Kremlin decid- Those elections’ postponement delays a supposed to combine those two sets of doc- against Ukraine into products of local elec- ed for the DPR-LPR to postpone useless resolution of the DPR-LPR status issue, uments into a single whole, as a formal tions. This could then qualify Russia’s local elections, only in order to stage potentially which in turn postpones the time when basis for DPR-LPR local elections proxies to negotiate that territory’s status useful ones in a few months’ time. This fact Russia would have to at least discuss its (Ukrayinska Pravda, October 27–30). from impregnable political positions vis-à- seems to be misunderstood by Western own fulfillment of those military clauses. As vis Kyiv. officials – most recently U.S. Deputy a net result, Moscow and Donetsk-Luhansk (Continued on page 14) Russia arrests Ukrainian library director over ‘extremist’ books

by Tom Balmforth Ms. Sharina could face up to five years in slung over his shoulder, holding two filled belonging to my daughter, who is a city RFE/RL jail. plastic bags. planner, and took my wife’s laptop,” he con- The Ukrainian Culture Ministry has Mr. Zakharov posted photographs of tinued. “Then, as soon as we left home, an MOSCOW – Following a raid in which they called for Ms. Sharina’s immediate release, publications being seized during the raid NTV television crew turned up. My wife say scores of “extremist” books were seized, describing the raids and arrest as “the lat- on his social network page. They included a drove them out,” he said. Russian investigators have announced that est brazen Kremlin act designed to frighten Ukrainian children’s cartoon that he said A criminal investigation was launched the head of the Ukrainian Literature the Ukrainian ethnic minority in the bore the slogan “Glory to Ukraine, Glory to against Mr. Semenenko and the Ukrainian Library in Moscow has been arrested on Russian Federation.” the Heroes.” Literature Library in 2010, leading police to suspicion of “inciting ethnic hatred.” Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told This work is not on the list of banned search the library for extremist publica- Investigative Committee spokesman TASS news agency that the arrest and raids books in Russia, but appears to contain the tions. Charges of inciting ethnic hatred Vladimir Markin said on October 29 that at the library were “not on the agenda” for red-and-black flag of the far-right related to the alleged circulation of anti- investigators were seeking court authoriza- discussion. Ukrainian group Pravyi Sektor, which is a Russian books were dropped in late 2011, tion to criminally charge Natalya Sharina, The raids were purportedly launched banned organization in Russia. Referring to however, for lack of evidence. saying she circulated banned publications after an appeal from Dmitry Zakharov, a Ukrainians in derisive, coarse language, Mr. ADDENDUM: RFE/RL reported on authored by Dmytro Korchynsky, a radical municipal deputy of Moscow’s Yakimanka Zakharov also posted photographs of books October 31 that Ms. Sharina had fallen ill in Ukrainian nationalist, between 2011 and district. Speaking to Govorit Moskva radio, about World War II-era Ukrainian national- custody and that she claimed Russian 2015. Mr. Zakharov said that “there was informa- ist Stepan Bandera. authorities had framed her by planting Police conducted hours-long searches of tion that extremist materials were being Mr. Semenenko, whose apartment was extremist books in her collection. the library on October 28, seizing up to 170 stored in the library... so I appealed to the searched on October 28, told RFE/RL, “I “She said they had planted a large batch publications, according to local news agen- authorities.” was very distressed that my apartment was of books during the searches,” Russian cies. Ms. Sharina’s home was also searched, Video footage shared on YouTube turned upside down. These people are rights activist Zoya Svetova told the Agence as was the home of Valery Semenenko, who showed a masked police officer in combat absolutely not specialists in literature, but France-Presse news agency on October 30 heads a Ukrainian diaspora organization fatigues walking out of the Ukrainian bone-breakers!” named Ukrainians of Moscow. library on October 28 with an assault rifle “They took books and memory sticks (Continued on page 8) Designers from Spain, Morocco, Ukraine win OSCE competition on climate change

OSCE with the ravages of the insatiable consumption of resourc- es, air and water pollution, deforestation, and more.” VIENNA – The Organization for Security and “I was impressed by the diversity and high standard of Cooperation in Europe (OSCE) on October 14 announced contest entries, which I believe show the commitment of the winners of its visual design contest to help raise people across the OSCE region and beyond to tackle cli- awareness about the security risks linked to climate mate change. My sincere thanks go to all of the contribu- change. Co-sponsored by eYeka, a global community of tors for their creative efforts to portray this serious threat creative designers, the OSCE competition attracted 125 to security confronting us today,” said OSCE Secretary entries from 22 OSCE participating states and partner General Lamberto Zannier. states. eYeka’s Chief Executive, Francois Petavy, said: “We are First prize went to Alvion of Spain, whose powerful delighted that the OSCE provided us with the opportunity illustration titled ‘”Dangerous Deals” depicts an ominous to address one of the most critical challenges that humani- handshake between parched land and bullets, capturing ty is facing. Organizations that co-create with people give the link between climate change and conflict. He said he themselves the opportunity to become more relevant, and wanted to create an image that “stays in the memory of they help create a better world by acknowledging people’s whoever sees it.” voices.” Samira from Morocco won second prize for her striking The competition was held in the run-up to an OSCE visual of the planet Earth draining away through an hour- Security Days event devoted to climate change and securi- glass, with communities destroyed and families displaced ty, to take place on October 28 in Vienna. The event, which due to climate change. She emphasized that she wanted to is open to the public, will bring together senior represen- “show through the symbolism of the hourglass the urgen- tatives of governments, regional and international organi- cy and the time factor that we must act quickly.” zations, NGOs, academia, philanthropy, business and OSCE Aghidel from Ukraine, who won third prize for an image This image by Aghidel from Ukraine won third prize. entrepreneurs for an open, interactive discussion on the of an innocent child surrounded by environmental destruc- Depicted is an innocent child surrounded by environ- most effective approaches to counteracting the security tion, wanted to juxtapose the “defenselessness of a child mental destruction. risks of climate change. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 No. 45 Canada’s World War I internment operations remembered with historical marker in Kyiv

by George W. Foty important moment in Canadian and Ukrainian history. We cannot forget those KYIV – The first-ever bilingual historical who suffered, nor the errors committed a marker recalling Canada’s national intern- hundred years ago... These mistakes can be ment operations of 1914-1920 was unveiled learned from, and adapted to the events in at the Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral of the present-day Ukraine. We need to ensure the Resurrection of Christ on October 28 and rights of all Ukrainian citizens, even in times blessed by Patriarch Sviatoslav. of armed conflict... We should unite, and not On a previous visit to Canada, Patriarch allow ourselves to be divided. ...These les- Sviatoslav agreed it would be appropriate sons help pave a path to a better future.” to display a commemorative plaque in Present from Canada, along with the Ukraine, and specifically in a Ukrainian ambassador, were Dr. Lada Roslytsky, Greek-Catholic Church (UGCC), as most of Bohdan Kupych and this writer. those interned during Canada’s first nation- These memorial plaques are sponsored al internment operations of 1914-1920 by the Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties were of that faith. Foundation with assistance from the Thus, on October 28 – marked by the Canadian First World War Internment Ukrainian community in Canada as the offi- Recognition Fund. cial day of recognition of these internment From Canada, Prof. Lubomyr Luciuk events – the UGCC primate presided over a UCCLF added: “We attempted to have a second memorial service (panakhyda) and the con- Patriarch Sviatoslav blesses a plaque in Kyiv, at the Cathedral of the Resurrection of plaque installed by the Kyiv Patriarchate of secration of such a plaque in the great Christ, that recalls Canada’s national internment operations of 1914-1920. the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. As yet we cathedral. Also present were Bishop Joseph are unable to confirm this arrangement... Milian of Kyiv, Canada’s Ambassador to that a few years ago, while visiting Alberta, of Canada, in Europe and Ukraine. It is We still hope to have a plaque placed at St Ukraine Roman Washchuk, and clergy and he had the opportunity to visit one of the important that we as Ukrainians preserve George Cathedral in Lviv and perhaps faithful of the UGCC from Ukraine and concentration camps in which, to this day, our historical memory … “ somewhere in Bukovyna, where internees Canada. some of the camp’s barbed wire remains in The patriarch expressed gratitude to of the Ukrainian Orthodox faith originated.” The patriarch addressed the audience its original position. He said it was enlighten- Ambassador Washchuk, as well as to the After the consecration, all present saying: “The Patriarchal Cathedral is the ing to see how the internees in these government of Canada for its sensitivity prayed for the eternal rest of Ukrainians core of our Church and of the Ukrainian peo- extreme conditions professed their faith: “A and support not only for Ukrainians in who died or suffered a hundred years ago ple. To this cathedral flow both the joy and picture in this memorial complex captured Canada, but for Ukraine itself. Patriarch behind Canadian barbed wire. The faithful the pain of the Ukrainians in Ukraine and the punishment of an internee refusing to Sviatoslav said that all countries should fol- departed, chanting “Vichnaya pamiat” throughout the world. Today we blessed a work on Christmas day (January 7)… Today low Canada’s example in respecting the dig- (Memory eternal). plaque that commemorates the thousands we aspire that this suffering of our Ukrainian nity of individuals and be responsive to the of Ukrainians interned in Canada at the community in Canada be known around the will of their citizens. Translated from Ukrainian and edited beginning of the first world war. They were world ... The installation of these memorial Ambassador Washchuk stated: “I am from an original press release from the Kyiv suddenly viewed as enemies of the state.” plaques on the centenary of this unfortunate very grateful that the Patriarchal Cathedral Archeparchy of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Patriarch Sviatoslav continued by noting event has taken place in all our cathedrals agreed to commemorate this painful but Church. Winnipeg Ukrainians recall internment operations with symposium and unveiling of statue

The internment statue is blessed by the Very Rev. Gene Maximiuk of the Ukrainian At the unveiling of the internment statue (from left) are: Oksana Bondarchuk, Orthodox Church (left) and Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak of the Ukrainian Manitoba Provincial Minister Dave Chomiak, Member of Parliament Kevin Catholic Church. Lamoureux, Winnipeg Councilor Ross Eadie, Andrea Malysh and Emil Yereniuk.

Center for Ukrainian Canadian Studies Men, women and children suffered during this intern- Konstantiuk (University of Manitoba) spoke on resource ment operation, not because of anything they had done, development for schools in social studies and provided WINNIPEG, Manitoba – The Ukrainian Canadian but only because of who they were and where they had examples from her research development with Manitoba Congress – Manitoba Provincial Council (UCC-MPC) come from. In addition some 88,000 individuals had to reg- Education. James Kominowski (University of Manitoba) remembered the victims of Canada’s internment opera- ister with the Royal Canadian Montreal Police, carry identi- provided a bibliographical survey of publications on the tions during World War I (1914-1920) of over 8,500 ty cards and report regularly to the police. topic at the university, while Andrea Malysh (program Ukrainians and other Central and Eastern Europeans, host- The commemoration in Winnipeg on the 100th anniver- manager of the First World War Internment Recognition ing a one-day symposium and unveiling a statue on the sary of the initiation of the Canadian government’s intern- Fund) informed the 80 participants of the various projects grounds of the Manitoba Legislature. The two events were ment operations began with a symposium in Committee funded by the Internment Recognition Fund. During the held on Saturday, October 24, in Winnipeg. Room 254 of the Manitoba Legislature chaired by Dr. Stella symposium there was ample time for questions and The internment of 8,579 people, who were branded as Hryniuk and Dr. Roman Yereniuk. answers, as well as discussion. “enemy aliens” and were forced into 24 internment camps Five scholars presented papers on various aspects of the The second part of the commemoration was the unveil- located across Canada – from Nanaimo in British Columbia internment operations. Peter Melnycky (Department of ing of a statue on the grounds of the Manitoba Legislature to Halifax in Nova Scotia (one was located in Brandon, Alberta Culture) provided the historical background to the Building (immediately north of the Taras Shevchenko monu- Manitoba) – was a major blow to the recent settlers in internment, while Dr. Bohdan Kordan (University of ment – on the northwest side of the Legislature) with some Canada, especially in the rural areas. In addition there were Saskatchewan) focused on the issues of human rights, obli- some five receiving stations (one was located in Winnipeg). gations and diplomacy during the operations. Prof. Iryna (Continued on page 18) No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 5

Sonia Hvozda The Syracuse Gala Committee with the visiting bishop (from left): the Rev. Father Mykhaylo Dosyak, the Denys Vasylevskyy Rev. Deacon Pedro Fulop, Patricia Burak, Roma Temnycky (chair), Dr. George Temnycky, Bishop Borys The Odesa Ukrainian Dance Group performs the traditional Gudziak, Xenia Guzelak Becher, Dr. Borys Buniak, Hania Hrycyk, Rosemary Fruscello and Orest Hrycyk. “Pryvit” (Welcome). Ukrainian community of Syracuse welcomes home native son Bishop Borys Gudziak

Denys Vasylevskyy Concelebrants of the Pontifical Liturgy at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church with Bishop Borys Gudziak (standing from left): the Rev. Deacon Pedro Fulop, the Rev. Denys Vasylevskyy Teodor Czabala, Msgr. James P. Lang, Bishop Gudziak, Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, the Bishop Borys with students from Syracuse University and the Central New York Rev. Robert O’Connor, the Rev. Deacon Edward Galvin and the Rev. Mykhaylo Dosyak. Ukrainian community. Jaroslawa Gudziak is seated in front of her son.

by Patricia A. Burak members, representatives of both UCU and Saturday afternoon featured a pontifical Among those in attendance, who volun- the UCEF, together with Bishop Gudziak liturgy concelebrated at St. John the Baptist teered, together with the organizing com- SYRACUSE, N.Y. – The Ukrainian commu- could interact more personally during a Ukrainian Catholic Church at 3:00 p.m. mittee, for all the events of this week, were nity of Central New York was proud to wel- reception which was hosted by the Maxwell Bishop Robert J. Cunningham, leader of the students of the newly reorganized come home a native son, Bishop Borys School Moynihan Global Affairs Institute. Roman Catholic Diocese of Syracuse, joined Ukrainian Club of Syracuse University, Gudziak of Paris, as part of fund-raising Syracuse media also were very interest- by the Rev. Robert O’Connor and Msgr. under the leadership of President Oleksiy events for the Ukrainian Catholic ed in UCU and interviewing Bishop James P. Lang from the Roman Catholic Anokhin, Hursky Fellow in the Maxwell University, organized by the Ukrainian Gudziak, who is the university’s president. Diocese, joined Bishop Gudziak, the Rev. School, and Marko Temnycky, vice-presi- Catholic Education Foundation (UCEF). A talk show on Channel 9 in Syracuse (an Father Teodor Czabala, the Rev. Deacon dent and graduate assistant in the Planning for this week began six months ABC affiliate), “Bridge Street,” featured the Edward Galvin and the Rev. Deacon Pedro Department of Public Administration in the ago, organized by Roma Temnycky, and bishop on the morning of October 29 (the Fulop at the altar. Pastor Mykhaylo Dosyak Maxwell School. supported by parishioners of St. John the segment can be viewed at http://www. and Associate Pastor Volodymyr Piso par- The Odesa Ukrainian Dance Ensemble Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church. Events theusdaily.com/articles/viewarticle. ticipated as well. St. John’s Choir sang the began the evening with the traditional were planned for the students and faculty jsp?id=4142185-0). “Newsmaker,” also on liturgy in both English and Ukrainian. “Pryvit” (Welcome) dance. After a program of Syracuse University as well, who hon- Channel 9, featured a full half-hour inter- In the evening, a gala banquet to benefit led by master of ceremonies Dr. George ored their 1980 alum with both a lecture view with Bishop Borys on November 1 (it the Ukrainian Catholic University, held at Temnycky and musical entertainment by opportunity and recognition at a gala ban- can be seen at http://www.clipsyndicate. the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel and singer Oksana Mukha of Lviv, Bishop quet on October 31. com/video/playlist/1805/6048045?title= Conference Center, was attended by 170 Gudziak held the audience in rapt attention Bishop Gudziak, the son of Ukrainian broadcast_local_2). people. for his presentation about the need for and immigrants, grew up in Syracuse, N. Y., and value of the Ukrainian Catholic University. graduated from Christian Brothers Not a person left the banquet hall until Academy, which also honored the bishop at after his speech. the gala on Saturday evening. LeMoyne Although final calculations have not yet College, a Jesuit College in Syracuse, also been completed, the Syracuse gala is was welcoming the bishop and representa- expected to have raised almost $100,000 tives of the UCEF in a meeting to discuss for expansion of the campus, establishment future student and faculty exchanges. of innovative programs, faculty support, On October 28, Bishop Gudziak, who also scholarships and expansion of the universi- heads the Eparchy of St. Volodymyr the ty’s endowment. Great in Paris, delivered a lecture on The organizing committee expressed “Ukraine’s Maidan – Revolution of Dignity – gratitude to all those who donated small Civil Society and Education” at the Maxwell and large amounts to support UCU. It also School of Citizenship and Public thanked Anatoli Tichonovich Truskalo, Administration. Samuel Clemence, dean of Denys Vasylevskyy and Stephen A. Long, Hendricks Chapel, introduced the bishop to who donated their time and resources as an audience of students, faculty, staff and videographers and photographers of the members of the local community. The talk, events on Saturday. accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation, was so engaging that not one student used a Patricia A. Burak is director of the cellphone or texted during the entire pre- Slutzker Center for International Services at sentation. The question and answer period Denys Vasylevskyy Syracuse University and a member of the had to be drawn to a close so that audience Oksana Mukha provides Ukrainian musical entertainment. organizing committee. 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 No. 45

WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly A memorial to our veterans More Ukrainians forced to flee violence October 3 was a historic day for all Ukrainian American veterans, and for all Ukrainian Americans. On that day, the Ukrainian American Veterans organization in their country than Syrians in theirs (UAV) succeeded in one of its major projects: dedicating a national monument by Paul Goble thousands of Ukrainians” and driving mil- that honors all American veterans of Ukrainian descent who have served and are lions from their homes, he notes. serving honorably in the U.S. Armed Forces. The unveiling and blessing of the Because of Russian actions, more than 3 Moreover, he writes, “Russia with the memorial – attended by representatives of veterans’ groups, government repre- million Ukrainians have fled the Donbas help of the Kremlin-controlled mass media sentatives, and Ukrainian community organizations and institutions – was the and Crimea either to other parts of Ukraine, for a year and a half promoted and exacer- high point of the 68th annual national convention of the UAV, which this year was thus becoming internally displaced per- bated anti-Ukrainian attitudes.” But what is held in New Jersey. sons, or to Russia and other countries – a striking is the Ukrainians have not ceased It was also the fulfillment of a decades-long dream and the concrete result of number that is “much larger than” the refu- to have more or less positive feelings about more than a decade of selfless work. gee flow into Europe from the Middle East, Russians even though they have the most The Ukrainian American Veterans National Monument, as it is formally called, Yevgeny Kiselyov says. negative ones about the Putin regime. stands in a prominent spot on the grounds of St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox In a post on Ekho Moskvy on November Their positive feelings were on display Memorial Church and Cemetery, on a plot donated by the Ukrainian Orthodox 2, the Kyiv-based Russian journalist says he this past weekend when Ukrainians Church of the U.S.A. Metropolitan Antony of the UOC-U.S.A. was honorary chair was recently asked by a Russian journalist brought flowers to the Russian Embassy in since 2004 of the UAV National Monument Committee. At the UAV convention, he whether the October 25 Ukrainian elec- Kyiv to express their sympathy after the was recognized for his “support, guidance and leadership” and for being “a pivotal tions would lead to an improvement in Russian air crash in the Sinai. But their hos- and invaluable force behind the success of this great undertaking.” Ukrainian-Russian relations. He answered, tility to the Russian regime and to Vladimir It should be noted that another major project – one that is related to memorial- but doubted that the journalist would use Putin personally is so great that even for- izing veterans of Ukrainian descent – is the UAV Registration Project, which aims his words, so he shared them on his blog merly pro-Moscow Ukrainian politicians to record and publish the names of men and women of Ukrainian descent who (echo.msk.ru/blog/kiselev/1650980- hide these leanings as if it were an unmen- have served the U.S. military. The aim is to emphasize Ukrainian Americans’ con- echo/). tionable disease. tributions to U.S. military history. As one of the project’s leaders, Anna Krawczuk, Specifically, Mr. Kiselyov said, “the The only way things can change, Mr. advises, the information gathered will become part of a permanent collection of improvement of relations between Ukraine Kiselyov says, is if there is a radical shift in materials related to the UAV and the UAV National Monument to be housed at the and Russia does not depend on Ukraine.” Russia’s foreign policy, “a return to the sta- UAV Information Epicenter at the Ukrainian Historical and Educational Center of Ukraine didn’t spoil them; Russia did by tus quo that existed before February 20, New Jersey at the UOC-U.S.A. Metropolia Center. seeking to block Ukraine’s choice to turn to 2014.” But even then it will take “years if In a release issued before the historic day, the UAV underscored that the newly Europe. Russia in fact is responsible for the not decades” for attitudes to change. erected monument honoring these brave men and women “is a symbol acknowl- fact that a revolution took place in Ukraine Unfortunately, in recent days, Moscow has edging their service, sacrifice and contribution to the country.” The simple inscrip- and pro-Western forces came to power. shown it has no interest in improving rela- tion engraved on the monument, which bears the emblems of U.S. military service Then, Moscow compounded that mis- tions, he adds. branches, reads: “Dedicated to all Ukrainian American men and women who have take by seizing and annexing Ukraine’s Moscow is threatening to impose sanc- served in the United States Armed Forces.” How fitting that this tribute to our vet- Crimea and starting a war in the Donbas, tions on Ukraine in January. It has ended erans was realized just before this year’s Veterans Day holiday. backing the separatists and intervening the special regime for Ukrainians in Russia The pride felt by the Ukrainian American Veterans and others gathered for the with its own military when the separatists who fled the fighting. It has raided the monument’s dedication on October 3 was palpable. And that pride was reflected were losing, killing and wounding “tens of Ukrainian library in Moscow. And it has in the speeches at the subsequent banquet. Ukrainian Americans can boast of sol- continued its anti-Ukrainian propaganda diers who became true American heroes, including three World War II Medal of Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on and its attacks on anyone who criticizes Mr. Honor recipients and those who paid the ultimate price, among them Ukrainian- ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia Putin for what he has done. born New Jerseyan Maj. Myron Diduryk, who was killed in action during his sec- who has served in various capacities in the But “the most important thing is that ond tour in Vietnam. U.S. State Department, the Central there is no basis for thinking that Putin UAV National Commander Ihor Hron aptly observed: “I say there is something Intelligence Agency and the International intends to refrain from supporting the sep- in the soul of all Ukrainian Americans that yearns for freedom and is willing to die Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice aratists who have seized power in parts of for it. It is this heritage that has been passed down from generation to generation of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio the Donbas despite the current quieting of Ukrainian Americans.” Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for down in the east of Ukraine.” International Peace. Mr. Goble writes a blog It seems clear, Mr. Kiselyov says, that called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- “improvement of relations with Kyiv is not woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). The article in either Moscow’s short-term or long-term above is reprinted with permission. plans.” Nov. Turning the pages back... “special procedures for local self-govern- November 10, 1990, marked the conclusion of the “National The sine qua... ment in certain districts of the Donetsk and 10 Week to Commemorate the Victims of the Famine in Ukraine, Luhansk oblasts” (adopted in September (Continued from page 2) 1932-1933,” as proclaimed by President George H.W. Bush. The 2014, amended in March of this year) U.S. Congress, by Senate Joint Resolution 329, designated the 1990 “terrorists” to become candidates and be would only then be brought into force, con- week of November 3-10 to commemorate the victims of the elected. If and when elections are held and ditional on the local elections meeting famine, and requested that President Bush issue a proclamation validated, however, amnesty of war crimes OSCE criteria for validation. This is the in observance of the week. would be considered on a case-by-case sequence of steps that the Ukrainian con- The proclamation noted: “During the brutal famine that struck the Ukrainian Soviet basis. The DPR-LPR “central” authorities cept envisions. Socialist Republic from 1932-1933, more than 7 million men, women and children died are not up for election in the proposed local from starvation. Tragically – and to the horror of all those who cherish the blessings of life elections. Those “central” authorities will The article above is reprinted from and liberty – this deadly famine was not caused by drought or by failed harvests. Rather, it be asked for a full disavowal of their Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from resulted from a cruel and deliberate effort to destroy the spirit and the will of the November 2, 2014, “presidential and par- its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, Ukrainian people.” liamentary elections.” Ukraine’s law on www.jamestown.org. Joseph Stalin, the proclamation added, “willfully permitted and even encouraged mass starvation in Ukraine.” Through collectivization of agriculture, “Soviet authorities not only seized Ukrainian farmers’ 1932 crop but also prevented desperately needed aid from reaching impoverished villages.” Explore the archives of The Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda online: The U.S. Commission on the Ukraine Famine, which was mandated by Congress, rein- www.ukrweekly.com forced the belief that the Great Famine, which we now call the Holdomor, was indeed the www.svoboda-news.com result of deliberate policies of the Soviet government at that time. After months of hear- ings, eyewitness testimony, and the careful consideration of other documentation, the Our online archives are made possible by our generous sponsors: commission concluded: “There is no doubt that large numbers of inhabitants of the Ukrainian SSR and the North Caucus territory starved to death in a man-made famine in Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union 1932-1933, caused by the seizure of the 1932 crop by Soviet authorities.” The commission Shevchenko Scientific Society U.S.A. also noted the lessons that could be learned from the Famine in Ukraine, including the Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union “concealment of criminal policies by those who perpetrate them.” The Communist Party of Ukraine, the proclamation noted, acknowledged that the Anonymous donor Famine was caused and sustained by Stalin and his associates. The document further SUMA (Yonkers) Federal Credit Union applauded the steps by President Mikhail Gorbachev to fill in these “blank pages” of Soviet Heritage Foundation of 1st Security Federal Savings Bank history. Bahriany Foundation Source: “For the Record: Proclamation of famine remembrance,” The Ukrainian Weekly, and others November 18, 1990. No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 7

COMMENTARY From a Canadian Angle Russia’s aggression against Ukrainians by Oksana Bashuk Hepburn

by Askold S. Lozynskyj then Prime Minister and now President Vladimir Putin, has not only attacked the As a representative of a newspaper territory of neighboring Ukraine but has accredited at the United Nations in New persecuted its own citizens of Ukrainian Canada’s Ukraine agenda York, I wrote to the press representative of ethnicity. Perhaps the most egregious in the the Russian Permanent Mission to the U.N. latter regard has been the liquidation of the to request its statement on the recent raid only two national coordinating Ukrainian under the Liberals by Russian armed and masked police on non-governmental organizations operating Canada’s October elections returned the hiding out in a Vancouver church for some the Ukrainian Library of Literature in in Russia, the Union of Ukrainians in Russia Liberal Party to power and relegated Prime five years was sent back to Russia. The Moscow. The raid was followed by a search (UUR) formed in 1992 and the Federal Minister Steven Harper’s Conservatives to legislation may be reviewed by the of the private residences of at least two National Cultural Autonomy of Ukrainians the opposition. What does this mean for Liberals. individuals connected with that facility and in Russia (FNCAUR) formed in 1998. Both Canada’s relations with Ukraine? “It will be a long time before we have their detention or arrest. I then communi- had been established prior to Mr. Putin’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made another prime minister as good to our cated with the Office of the U.N. High rise to power, initially as President Boris promises during the election campaign community as Stephen Harper,” wrote Mr. Commissioner for Human Rights in Geneva, Yeltsin’s prime minister. suggesting that it will be business as usual Kokodyniak. requesting a statement as to this matter. Russia’s treatment of its Ukrainian – even better. In its letter of tribute, the Canadian Finally, I submitted the same inquiry to the minority throughout history has been sig- For example, speaking at a pre-elec- Group for Democracy in Ukraine thanked Council of Europe’s Office of the nificantly less than civilized international tions roundtable to a primarily Ukrainian Mr. Harper for his leadership of the free Commissioner for Human Rights. norms require. However, over the last Canadian audience, he promised to pro- I await a response. I do not expect one decade the mistreatment has been glaring. world regarding Ukraine. It cited his from the Russian Mission. A response from What is Russia’s motive in abusing vide “staunch support for Ukraine” and staunch and ongoing condemnation of the United Nations and the Council of Ukrainians in Russia? I submit that suggest- take a “firm stance against Russian mili- Russia’s annexation of Crimea, the inva- Europe, I can only assume, should be forth- ing a term such as “ethnic cleansing” would tary aggression.” sion of the Donbas, and his now legendary coming. not be hyperbolic. He also dealt with the release of politi- words “get out of Ukraine.” Those words, This was not the first time over the last Russia’s case against the UUR and the cal prisoners, including pilot Nadiya hurled at President Vladimir Putin, few years that this particular library had FNCAUR deserves renewed attention and Savchenko; the addition of two key became the measure of Canada’s commit- been assailed by the Russian authorities. In clearly provides motive as to Russia’s most Russians – Igor Sechin and Vladimir ment to fundamental democratic values, fact, over the last decade Russia, under recent activity. Russian authorities acted Yakunin – to Canada’s sanction list; and state sovereignty and territorial integrity. “pro forma” through Russia’s Justice removing Russia from the critically impor- There is no question that Prime Askold S. Lozynskyj is an attorney based Ministry and its pliable courts in dissolving tant SWIFT banking system, which would Minister Harper elevated Ukraine to a in New York City. He is a former president of virtually stop its international money leading Canadian foreign policy issue. the Ukrainian World Congress. (Continued on page 14) transactions. What about the new leader? Canada’s influence will be used, said Prime Minister Trudeau promised to Mr. Trudeau, to seek support from inter- find a greater role for Canada in foreign LETTER TO THE EDITOR national institutions – the International affairs. To this end, the containment of Monetary Fund, the World Bank, the Russia’s expansionism is critical, and I agree with Dr. Wolowyna that, when it European Bank for Reconstruction and Ukraine’s freedom and prosperity as a comes to influencing U.S. policy on Ukraine Development – to strengthen Ukraine’s retaining wall against despotism is essen- Amplifications re: in the political arena, it would be beneficial economy, to move forward in reforms and tial. All political parties – government and to have more high-level government offi- stem corruption. His government will opposition – agree. This unity of purpose Wolowyna analysis cials and members of Congress. As impor- work with others to help “place the coun- allows him to be bold in advancing against Dear Editor: tantly, it would be better to have more for- try on a solid footing.” Russia with more severe sanctions, with eign policy professionals of Ukrainian Some political watchers, however, have NATO and with an information offensive. Allow me to offer a few amplifications descent working for the government, reservations. Paul Goble, a leading Russia expert, in and observations on Oleh Wolowyna’s whether at the State Department, on Gerald William Kokodyniak, webmaster his thoughtful piece “Why there must interesting and informative article “The sit- Capitol Hill or elsewhere. After all, it is of the longstanding Internet medium never be another Yalta and how we can uation in Ukraine and challenges for the often these mid or even low-level profes- infoukes.com, fears that the Conservatives’ make sure there won’t be,” urges the West Ukrainian community in the U.S.” (October sionals who do most of the actual work of pro-Ukraine support may be undone. to be tougher with Russia. He advises: close 18) on the socio-economic status of advocating, implementing and even creat- Former Prime Minister Steven Harper Russia’s Consulates, send home its ambas- Ukrainian Americans, which, as he details, ing policy initiatives – drafting legislation, was committed to forging a “special rela- sadors, remove it from the U.N. Security compares quite favorably to the total U.S. statements, memos, talking points, organiz- tionship” with Ukraine based on strong Council, restore Western international population. ing hearings and meetings, etc. to further historic ties with Canada and its 1.3 mil- broadcasting there, and recognize that the His enumeration of high-level Ukrainian U.S. policy goals, including those that per- lion-strong Canadian community. He often West is “engaged in a conflict in which American officials omits at least two tain to Ukraine. Given Ukrainian American spoke of Ukraine as “family.” cash, corruption and subversion must be … important, Senate-confirmed Executive education levels plus the Ukrainian diaspo- One of the most far-reaching blocked where possible and condemned in Branch positions: Paula Dobriansky, who ra’s high degree of politicization, it has Conservative contributions is the Canada- every case.” held one of the most senior positions in the somewhat surprised me that there have Ukraine Free Trade Agreement State Department as undersecretary of These are bold ideas for Mr. Trudeau’s not been more Ukrainian Americans pro- announced by Mr. Harper and Ukraine’s state for the duration of the George W. consideration. The 11 members of fessionally involved in foreign policy. Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk in July. Bush administration and Melanne Verveer, Parliament of Ukrainian descent – seven Thankfully, there are many non-Ukrainian who served as U.S. ambassador-at-large for It aims to enhance the bilateral relation- Liberals, five Conservatives – know Mr. American policy professionals in the gov- global women’s issues during Secretary of ship in commercial ventures, economic Putin’s devious game of “we’re the good ernment, including on the Hill, with a track State Hillary Clinton’s tenure. reform and in partnering for “peace and guys, the Americans are the bad guys” bet- record of support for Ukraine. Furthermore, there actually have been prosperity” to “pave the way for long-term ter than most. They should be given the Finally, the correlation between socio- congressmen who have identified them- security, stability and broad-based eco- opportunity of leading Canada’s foreign, economic factors of a given ethnic group selves as Ukrainian American – two who nomic development in Ukraine.” security and defense policies. and influencing policy is not always come to mind are former Rep. Maurice The Conservatives’ financial aid to Their knowledge of Russia, Ukraine, the straightforward. Dr. Wolowyna’s example Hinchey and former House Democratic Ukraine saw some $700 million in assis- oligarchs and their treachery is vital in of the administration’s refusal to act on Whip David Bonior. In addition, there are tance to support military and humanitari- dealing with pro-Russia and anti-American “meaningful support for Ukraine’s defense senators and representatives who, while an efforts connected to Russia’s war in the voices. The latest comes from Mr. efforts” despite the community’s achieve- not ethnically Ukrainian, trace their roots Donbas. It was one of the first governments Trudeau’s Liberal predecessor. Following a ment of obtaining congressional support to Ukraine and have been strongly support- – globally – to pass legislation recognizing private visit with Mr. Putin – no one knows for it has its limitations (putting aside that, ive of Ukraine. Moreover, in my 34 years at the Holodomor, the Kremlin’s genocide of what was discussed – former Liberal Prime while the administration has not acted on the U.S. governmental Commission on some 10 million Ukrainians. Minister Jean Chrétien offered views that lethal weapons, it is increasingly providing Security and Cooperation in Europe “Much of his pro-Ukraine agenda also seem rather dangerous in today’s world: he non-lethal defense and other assistance.) (Helsinki Commission), I have witnessed aimed to keep Canada safe,” says Mr. advised that Mr. Trudeau listen to what Mr. After all, other ethnic groups with much strong commitment for the aspirations of Kokodyniak. Bill C-51 is a good example. It Putin has to say and stay independent of greater numbers of high-level officials or the Ukrainian people from many senators deals with arrests of terrorists and seizure the U.S. members of Congress don’t always get and congressmen with no ethnic affiliation of their propaganda, and provides Canadians will be watching how the what they want in the policy realm, further to Ukraine, or, for that matter, very few Canada’s security service with expanded new prime minister deals with such advice illustrating that there are many variables Ukrainian American constituents, reinforc- powers. For example, a former KGB agent as the world spins with chaos. Ukraine’s that go into the policy-making process. ing the idea that ethnic Ukrainian identity President Petro Poroshenko should be call- is not necessarily the most important Orest Deychakiwsky Oksana Bashuk Hepburn may be con- ing Mr. Trudeau to ensure firm pro-Ukraine determinant of support for Ukraine. Washington tacted at [email protected]. support. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 No. 45

Department of State Commanders: Ihor B. Ukrainian American... Rudko of Connecticut, Peter Polnyj of New York, and the newly elected state com- (Continued from page 1) mander of New Jersey, Michael Hrycak. to the dedication and blessing of the UAV Thirteen UAV Posts were represented by National Monument, which stands at a their post commanders or designated dele- prominent location on hallowed ground gates, who presented their reports. donated to the UAV by the Ukrainian During discussions of convention resolu- Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. tions, the consensus was that, even though The convention was held at the Holiday new members are joining the UAV, there are Inn Somerset on October 2-3. It was official- not enough to replace those who have ly convened by UAV National Commander “faded away.” All members attending the Ihor W. Hron at 9 a.m. on October 2. UAV convention agreed that the organization Chaplain Marian Bojsiuk offered an opening must continue recruiting and must welcome prayer, and UAV National Adjutant Roman the younger veterans who have served in Rondiak conducted the official roll call. Afghanistan, Iraq and other parts of the UAV National Ladies Auxiliary members, world, as well as those who are currently under the leadership of their president, fighting in the Global War on Terrorism. Oksana Koziak, were in charge of registering National monument dedication the delegates; they reported that 42 dele- The UAV National Monument dedication During the blessing of the UAV National Monument (from left) are: UAV National gates and two UAV members-at-large were took place at 4 p.m. on October 3, under present. After verification of the quorum by Commander Ihor W. Hron, New Jersey Veterans Affairs Deputy Commissioner cloudy skies and with raindrops blessing Raymond L. Zawacki, and Metropolitans Stefan Soroka and Antony. UAV Judge Advocate Mathew Koziak, the the event. Brig. Gen. Kondratiuk welcomed 68th UAV National Convention officially pro- all the guests and veterans who had arrived affairs of New Jersey. Col. Mykhailo Kyrylenko, raising at Iwo Jima; Maj. Myron Diduryk of ceeded according to the prepared agenda. to witness this moving ceremony. representative of Ukraine’s Ministry of “We Were Soldiers Once and Young” fame, Quartermaster Stephen Kostecki, He eloquently presented a brief history Defense at the Mission of Ukraine to the who was killed in action in Vietnam; and Scholarship Officer Nicholas Skirka, of Ukrainians who had fought and died for United Nations, attended as the official repre- several others. Finance Officer Jerry Kindrachuk and Anna the United States during the past two cen- sentative of Ukraine’s Ambassador to the The highest-ranking Ukrainian Krawczuk, speaking for the UAV National turies. Brig. Gen. Kondratiuk underscored United Nations, Yurii Sergeyev. American officer cited by the national com- Monument and the Registration Project, that early arrivals (prior to 1991) to the Additional speakers included UAV mander was Gen. Samuel Jaskilka of the U.S. presented their activity and financial United States were identified as Russians National Commander Hron; UAV National Marine Corps. Also cited was U.S. Army Maj. reports. Commander Hron read the report and not Ukrainians, and that the UAV is Monument Committee Co-Chair Koziak, Gen. Nicholas Krawciw, who was wounded of Welfare Officer Myroslaw Pryjma, who striving to correct this misidentification PNC.; UAV National Ladies Auxiliary in Vietnam and later played a major role in was unable to attend. through the UAV National Registry. President Koziak; National Executive Board reforming Ukraine’s armed forces. After a review of all financial reports by Metropolitan Antony of the Ukrainian member Zoriana Haftkowycz of the Mr. Hron ended his speech by noting, “I the auditing committee members – George Orthodox Church of the U.S.A. and Ukrainian National Women’s League of say there is something in the soul of all Mutlos, Roman Synychak and Roman Archbishop-Metropolitan Stefan Soroka of America; and a Representative of Ukrainian Americans that yearns for free- Maksimowich – Mr. Mutlos reported their the Ukrainian Catholic Church of the United Hunterdon County, N.J., among others. dom and is willing to die for it. It is this heri- findings and all financial reports were duly States, with Bishop Daniel of the UOC-U.S.A. Messrs. Hron and Koziak and Mmes. tage that has been passed down from gener- accepted by the convention. and other clergy, concelebrated the mole- Krawczuk and Koziak participated in the ation to generation of Ukrainian Americans.” National Commander Hron, Vice- ben. Seminarians of St. Sophia Ukrainian official unveiling of the monument. The The national commander then present- Commander William Szozda, Judge Advocate Orthodox Theological Seminary chanted blessing by Bishop Daniel followed. The ed the coveted Commanders Award for Koziak, Historian Edward A. Zetick, PR/ the responses. choir sang “America the Beautiful,” and a Distinguished Service to Metropolitan Publication Officer Bernard W. Krawczuk, The presentation of colors was executed solemn and sorrowful rendition of “Taps” Antony for his “support, guidance and lead- Webmaster Joe Nasevich, and National by the U.S. Air Force Color Guard from was played. Metropolitan Antony gave the ership as the honorary chair of the UAV Adjutant Rondiak then presented activity McGuire Air Force Base in New Jersey and benediction. National Monument Committee since 2004,” calling the metropolitan “a pivotal reports. was followed by the national anthems of the Celebratory banquet Mr. Koziak, co-chair of the UAV National United States and Ukraine, beautifully ren- and invaluable force behind the success of Monument Committee, presented his dered by the Ukrainian American Youth The banquet following the dedication this great undertaking.” report, and Brig. Gen. Leonid Kondratiuk, Association choir of the Mykola Pavlushkov was held at the Ukrainian Cultural Center of Mr. Hron then called upon UAV Post 32 immediate past national commander and Branch of Chicago. Metropolitan Soroka the UOC-U.S.A. UAV Post 17 of New Jersey Commander Peter Bencak to be recognized master of ceremonies for the dedication cer- gave the invocation, while Metropolitan handled all the details of the banquet. for recruiting the most new members. He also emony and the banquet, gave last-minute Antony and Bishop Daniel offered additional As master of ceremonies, Brig. Gen. made an announcement that the 69th annual Kondratiuk greeted the more than 250 peo- instructions to those involved in the over- remarks. national convention will be held in 2016 in ple attending and introduced the guests at sight and execution of related activities. The first featured speaker was Raymond Chicago and will be hosted by UAV Post 32. the head table. The posting of colors fol- This was followed by reports of the UAV L. Zawacki, deputy commissioner of veterans Remarks by Metropolitan Antony, lowed. A prayer was offered by Metropolitan Metropolitan Soroka and Col. Kyrylenko fol- Antony, and the Ukrainian American Youth lowed. Next, the co-chairman of the UAV Association choir of Chicago, conducted by National Monument Committee, Mr. Koziak, Wolodymyr Popowycz, sang the national a past national commander of the UAV, and anthems of the United States and Ukraine. Ms. Koziak, president of the UAV National The choir’s repertoire, mostly in English, Ladies Auxiliary, presented a $1,000 check comprised familiar American patriotic and for the UAV National Monument. Personal military music, concluding with “God Bless observations of a Ukrainian American sol- America.” It should be noted that all mem- dier were given by Lt. Col. Hrycak (U.S. bers of this choir were young volunteers Army, ret.) and Bishop Daniel, former U.S. who made a special trip from Chicago to Army chaplain and member of the UAV. participate in the dedication of the UAV The closing prayer was offered by National Monument. Metropolitan Soroka, and closing remarks The first speaker at the banquet was were given by Brig. Gen. Kondratiuk. National Commander Hron, who presented Afterwards, guests lingered to chat with a brief history of the UAV. He spoke of friends and to dance to music by Slavko. Ukrainians and Ukrainian Americans who became American heroes: World War II Bernard W. Krawczuk is national PR/pub- Anna Krawczuk Medal of Honor recipients Nicholas Minue, lication officer and Anna Osinska Krawczuk Metropolitan Antony (center) is honored at the UAV 68th Convention. He is flanked John Dudko and Nicholas Oresko; Michael is a past national commander of the by Brig. Gen. Leonid Kindrachuk (left) and National Commander Ihor W. Hron. Strank, who participated in the famous flag- Ukrainian American Veterans.

October 30. “I didn’t do anything illegal,” she ist literature,” Ms. Muntyan told Reuters. “I incitement of ethnic hatred. That crime can Russia arrests... said. “The library staff examined the new saw it. The books they brought did not have result in up to four years in prison. arrivals carefully and as soon as one or our stamp inside them. They planted these (Continued from page 3) another titles was added to the list of books.” RFE/RL’s Russian Service contributed to after speaking with Ms. Sharina. extremist literature, we immediately exclud- The investigative committee did not this report. While Ms. Sharina was not present at the ed them from general public access.” respond to the charges. The text above has been abridged. To read library when it was raided by armed, Library employees say any extremist Meanwhile, Ms. Sharina fell into a health the full story see http://www.rferl.org/con- masked police, who carted off about 200 books purportedly found by investigators crisis while under detention, suffering sev- tent/russia-ukrainian-literature-library- books, her deputy, Vitaly Krikunenko, said were planted to create a pretext for the raid. eral bouts of extreme high blood pressure extremist-books-director-arrested/ the library did not keep Mr. Korchynsky’s Tatyana Muntyan, an employee, said she which required treatment by medical per- 27333929.html. books and called the accusations against had personally seen investigators plant sonnel, her lawyers said. To read the updated information cited at her “absolute nonsense.” banned books in the library the day before Russian news agencies said the court the end of the story see http://www.rferl.org/ Ms. Sharina denied the charges in the the raid. “They brought books with them decided on October 30 to put Ms. Sharina content/ukraine-librarian-detained-moscow- Taganka district court in Moscow on which were included on the list of extrem- under house arrest and charge her with falls-ill-claims-was-framed/27337009.html. No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 9 Ukrainian Canadian community sets UWC meeting in Madrid concludes priorities at annual general meeting with march in support of Ukraine UCC Canadian communities and on assistance for Ukraine. It was also decided that the OTTAWA – The Ukrainian Canadian UCC will focus on the celebrations of the Congress held its annual general meeting 125th anniversary of Ukrainian immigra- (AGM), as well as a meeting of its board of tion to Canada, as well as the 75th anniver- directors on Saturday and Sunday, sary of the UCC. Other areas of focus will September 26-27, in Ottawa. be community engagement and capacity- Community leaders and executive mem- building; public relations; government rela- bers from across the country came to the tions and fund-raising. In this regard, it nation’s capital to meet and discuss the pri- was announced that Lesia Spolsky will be orities of the Ukrainian Canadian communi- starting as director of development. ty and the action plans the UCC will concen- The Board of Directors also had presen- trate on in the next year in the run-up to the tations on Canada-Ukraine issues from Mr. XXV Triennial Congress of Ukrainian Grod; the UCC’s 2015 Federal Party Leader Canadians being held in Regina, Questionnaire by Mr. Zalusky; and the UCC Saskatchewan. “Ukraine Appeal” website and program to As a prelude to the weekend, the coordinate humanitarian assistance to UWC Executive Committee on Friday, September Ukraine by John Holuk. 25, held a priority-setting session, followed The board heard a presentation by Participants of the peaceful march in Madrid. by a joint meeting of the UCC National Ambassador John Herbst of the Atlantic MADRID – The Ukrainian World ciation called Ukrainian Community in Executive and provincial council presi- Council on its “Ukraine in Europe” initiative. Congress (UWC) on September 13 conclud- Spain for the Rights, Honor and Dignity of dents. In addition, UCC National President On Saturday evening, a gala banquet was ed its three-day annual general meeting Ukrainians. Paul Grod, Executive Director Taras Zalusky held on Parliament Hill in Aboriginal Room (AGM) in Madrid with a peaceful march in On 13 September 2015 the UWC held a and Government Relations Director Paul (160-S) of the Center Block. The evening support of the Ukrainian people in their peaceful march – whose theme was Migus met with senior representatives of was emceed by UCC Ottawa Branch struggle for Ukraine’s independence, sover- “Ukrainians throughout the world with Export Development Canada. That evening President Yaroslav Baran. Sen. Raynell eignty and territorial integrity. Ukraine” – through central Madrid, where a special community gathering was hosted Andreychuk brought greetings, as did The AGM officially opened on September AGM delegates and guests from around the jointly by the Embassy of Estonia, the Ukrainian World Congress President Evhen 11 at the world-renowned Cervantes world joined the local community in a Embassy of Ukraine and the Ukrainian Czolij and UCC President Grod. The keynote Institute and was attended by 64 delegates show of unity with the Ukrainian people in Canadian Congress at the Ukrainian speaker was Ambassador Herbst who and 53 guests from 20 countries. their struggle against Russian aggression. Orthodox Cathedral of the Assumption of spoke about Russian involvement in the Working sessions addressed the issues Following the march participants the Blessed Virgin featuring the lively invasion of Ukraine and the current state of of countering Russian disinformation, attended divine liturgy at the Church of the music of a Ukrainian band from Estonia, affairs in Ukraine. defending the human and national rights of Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Svjata Vatra. Mr. Czolij presented the UWC’s Taras Ukrainians, coordinating international On September 1, a UWC delegation head- At the AGM on Saturday morning, the Shevchenko 200th anniversary medals to effort to support Ukraine and developing ed by its president also visited the Ukrainian UCC welcomed new board members as fol- Manitoba Parents for Ukrainian Education humanitarian initiatives, including the community in Alcalá de Henares, Spain. lows: Liza Zienchuk from Ukrainian (accepted by Oksana Bondarchuk) and UCC UWC project “Patriot Defence.” Delegates “The Ukrainian World Congress thanks Orthodox Youth of Canada (known as Manitoba’s Taras Shevchenko 200th anni- also analyzed the reports presented to the the Ukrainian community in Madrid, partic- CYMK); Lesia Perritt from the Ukrainian versary committee (accepted by Myroslava AGM and discussed projects designed to ularly Yuriy Chopyk, president of the associ- Women’s Association of Canada; and Evhen Pidhirnyj). further promote the UWC’s work. ation Ukrainian Community in Spain for the Duvalko from the Canadian Ukrainian Singer Olesia Shevchenko entertained On September 12, delegates and guests Rights, Honor and Dignity of Ukrainians, for Immigrant Aid Society. The UCC accepted the assembled crowd, and the evening con- were invited by the Ukrainian community the warm hospitality extended to the dele- the membership of the Ukrainian Canadian cluded with a short performance by Ruslan in Madrid to a concert celebrating the 70th gates from around the world contributing Bar Association and accepted Ms. Alexandra Trochynskyi from Svjata Vatra. anniversary of Ukrainian settlement in to a productive annual general meeting,” Chyczij as its board representative. On September 27, Father Petro Galadza Spain and the 10th anniversary of the asso- stated UWC President Czolij. A roundtable featuring priorities and led a divine liturgy for those assembled. challenges facing local branches also took Afterwards, the board meeting heard place. The lunch speaker was Bill Petruck, reports from committees and had a panel advisor to the Ukrainian Canadian discussion with provincial council presi- UCC launches Foundation of Taras Shevchenko, who pre- dents. Mr. Victor Hetmanczuk, president of sented its “Our Legacy, Our Tomorrow” the Canada Ukraine Foundation, spoke dur- campaign. ing lunch, updating the board on CUF’s “Ukraine Appeal” website In the afternoon, the board meeting numerous projects and activities, including OTTAWA – The Ukrainian Canadian resultant humanitarian crisis,” said UCC began with a priority-setting session that support of humanitarian efforts in Ukraine Congress (UCC) on October 16 launched Ukraine Appeal Chair John Holuk. “I established the priorities of the UCC for and historical recognition through the a new website for humanitarian and would like to thank the many organiza- 2015-2016 year. The priorities agreed to Holodomor National Awareness Tour proj- medical assistance for Ukraine through tions participating in the Ukraine Appeal were to focus on building Ukrainian ect. its “Ukraine Appeal,” which is accessible and am inspired by the many projects through the www.ucc.ca site or at ukrai- under way within the community. These neappeal.ucc.ca and the Ukraine Appeal projects not only respond to the immedi- logo featured on the UCC home page. ate needs of those suffering as a result of UCC President Paul Grod stated: “The Russia’s war, but also support Ukraine’s UCC Ukraine Appeal and its coordinating economic and democratic development council bring together and highlight the and reform agenda.” major Canadian projects operated by “The website will serve as a key plat- UCC member organizations and other form to assist both donors and commu- leading Canadian NGOs that are working nity groups to help the people of Ukraine to address the humanitarian crisis in as they battle a Russian-led terror cam- Ukraine. The Ukraine Appeal website paign in Ukraine that, according to the enables donors and volunteers to identi- European Commission, has killed 9,000 fy and contribute to these valuable proj- people, wounded 20,000, resulting in 1.5 ects which are making a difference in million internally displaced people and 5 Ukraine. It also allows other volunteer million in need of humanitarian assis- groups and agencies to identify potential tance. Our objective is to promote credi- partners, thereby reducing duplication ble projects, maximize their effective- and creating centers of excellence.” ness and help prioritize Canadian aid The initiative was developed by the based on the ever changing needs in UCC’s Ukraine Appeal Coordinating Ukraine,” explained Mr. Grod. Council and brings together the humani- He added, “By coordinating with the tarian activities of numerous Canadian government and NGOs in Ukraine UCC and Ukrainian groups and organizations through UCC’s Advisory Council and the Delegates to the 2015 annual general meeting of the Ukrainian Canadian Congress, who have united around providing assis- Ukrainian World Congress team in which was held in Ottawa on September 26-27. tance to Ukrainians in their time of need. Ukraine, we will be able to maximize the “This is a critical time for Ukrainian effectiveness of these highly capable and Canadians to unite in support of Ukraine motivated Canadian humanitarian Visit our archive online: www.ukrweekly.com as it battles Russian aggression and the efforts.” 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 No. 45 No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 11

Halloween weekend at Soyuzivka: fun for guests of all ages

by Sonia Semanyszyn A scrumptious dinner, prepared by resident Chef At midnight, Roma Lisovich, treasurer of the Andrey “Snake” Sonevytsky and his staff, greeted guests Ukrainian National Association, announced the win- KERHONKSON, N.Y. – It was a beautiful weekend in the evening. ners: Best Group Costume – the Lonkevych family as here at the Soyuzivka Heritage Center for the annual A favorite pastime, now a tradition at Soyuzivka, is Greek gods; Most Original Group Costume – Chris Halloween extravaganza. The weather was perfect, and the Haunted Hayride, accompanied by spooky ghost Walberg as the hunter and Alex Drabyk, Kristy the autumn colors in the Shawangunks were at their stories, scary ghouls and forest goblins who surprise Hamilton, Kerri Petrovic, and Terrence and Erin Fishler peak. riders along the way. The creative efforts of Walter as his trophies; Most Original Female Costume – Dianna Soyuzivka’s compact but capable crew of employees Nalywayko, together with his family and dedicated Shmerykowsky as the Wheat Queen of Ukraine; Most and volunteers had worked for an entire week to set up frightening volunteers, made the Haunted Hayride Original Male Costume – Victor Hanas as Colonel a memorable Halloween experience for the arriving experience a great success. Riders were treated to hot Sanders KFC; and Best Overall Costume – George guests. chocolate, hot apple cider and popcorn on this crisp, Kobryn as the Buddha. (Mr. Kobryn’s costumes are On Friday evening, October 30, people visited the beautiful evening at Soyuzivka. always innovative, creative and, well, over the top.) Trembita lounge to listen to the tunes of the Liquid By the bewitching hour of 10 p.m., costumed guests As clocks fell back an hour, marking the end of day- Gypsies. began arriving for the highlight of the weekend: the light savings time, everyone enjoyed an extra hour of Saturday morning after breakfast provided a great Halloween “Zabava” (dance). Music was provided by zabava fun, including a Ukrainian “kolomyika” opportunity to go hiking and catch the last of the leaves’ Svitanok. Halloween-style. peak colors; others who might not have been that ambi- The creativity of the costumes is always amazing, and On Sunday morning people slowly made their way tious sat on the Tiki deck admiring the mountains this year was no exception. (Please visit www.soyuziv- home after an enjoyable evening, but there was still across the way, afire in brilliant hues of red and gold. ka.com to view photos of the event courtesy of Russ time for hiking and relaxing with friends to end this fine This year’s Halloween celebrations included a day- Chelak.) The judges had a difficult time choosing the fall weekend in upstate New York. time parade for the costumed little guests, led by winners in the various categories due to the array of Soyuzivka’s management thanked everyone who Alexandra Lemekha, Soyuzivka’s pretty cowgirl. outfits. came out to enjoy Halloween 2015. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 No. 45

been passed by the Verkhovna Rada in Kyiv retained his place this year, ahead of by a similar ban imposed by pro-Russian NEWSBRIEFS on October 6, allows foreigners a legal pos- General Secretary of China’s Communist separatists in the Donetsk region. The bans sibility to serve under a contract in the Party Xi Jinping (No. 5), who fell two spots. have included private charities as well, (Continued from page 2) Ukrainian armed forces and other military Rounding out the top 10 are Bill and such as Doctors Without Borders, which region controlled by pro-Russian separat- formations. A statement from the presi- Melinda Gates Foundation Co-chair Bill operates a unique anti-tuberculosis pro- ists. The ministry said in a statement that a dent’s office said the law “will increase the Gates (No. 6), Federal Reserve Chair Janet gram in Donetsk prisons. The Donetsk sep- fire started after a flare landed in the com- combat capability of Ukraine’s military forc- Yellen (No. 7), U.K. Prime Minister David aratists spared the International plex “from outside the base” and this led to es” by receiving “several combat-capable, Cameron (No. 8), India’s Prime Minister Committee of the Red Cross and the Czech several explosions. It did not say whom it experienced and motivated battalion-level Narendra Modi (No. 9) and Alphabet CEO Republic’s People in Need, however. The suspected of the alleged attack. Vladislav units with a total number of up to 1,000 Larry Page (No. 10). Others on this year’s easing of the ban on humanitarian groups Deinego, a separatist representative in personnel.” Mr. Poroshenko’s office said the list include U.S. presidential candidate by Luhansk separatists comes after Luhansk, said the separatists had “nothing influx of foreigners also would “help reduce Hillary Clinton (No. 58), a returnee who Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko crit- to do” with the incident. Video showed the need for the conscription of Ukrainian was No. 16 in 2011 and ahead of husband icized the measures and a new round of huge clouds of smoke billowing up from citizens as part of mobilization” in response and Clinton Global Initiative founder Bill European-organized peace talks began in the depot, which reportedly contained to fighting with Russian-backed separatists Clinton (No. 64); Canada’s Prime Minister Minsk October 27. Despite the puzzling some 3,500 tons of ammunition. The two in eastern Ukraine. (Crimean Desk of RFE/ Justin Trudeau (No. 69); and entrepreneur move to oust charity groups that offer in people killed were civilians. Four other RL’s Ukrainian Service, with reporting by and U.S. presidential candidate Donald some cases irreplaceable medical care and people and four soldiers were also injured Interfax and 1+1 TV) Trump (No. 72). Thirty-eight percent, 28 of other services, Russia and the Russian- in the incident. The incident comes as a the 73 on the list of the world’s most pow- backed separatists have blamed Ukraine thorough ceasefire continues, allowing for Forbes: Putin ranked as most powerful erful, are billionaires. Eight are from China, for the growing humanitarian crisis in sep- the withdrawal of heavy weapons from the NEW YORK – Russian President Vladimir four from Japan, four from Russia, three aratist-held areas. Russian Foreign Affairs front line. More than 7,900 people have Putin takes the top spot out of 73 on each from India and France. Thirty are from Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova been killed in fighting in eastern Ukraine Forbes’ seventh annual ranking of “The the U.S. Nine out of the 73 are women, the earlier this month blamed the crisis on “the since April 2014. (RFE/RL, based on World’s Most Powerful People” (November same number as last year. (Business Wire) military operation and trade and economic blockade imposed by Kyiv on the rebel reporting by Reuters and Interfax) 23 issue of Forbes magazine) for the third Ukraine may stop buying Russian gas regions.” The United Nations estimates that year in a row. German Chancellor Angela Law allows foreigners in armed forces the Ukrainian conflict has killed more than Merkel (No. 2) moved up three spots from KYIV – Ukrainian authorities said they 7,900 people and displaced 1.5 million. KYIV – Ukrainian President Petro last year, while President Barack Obama will buy natural gas from Russia until the (RFE/RL, with reporting by Agence France- Poroshenko has signed into law a bill that (No. 3) dropped one spot, making it the first end of the year, but will purchase all Presse and TASS) allows foreign citizens to serve in Ukraine’s year a sitting U.S. president has not made it Ukraine’s gas from Europe in the first quar- armed forces. The legislation, which had into the top two. Pope Francis (No. 4) ter of 2016 if Russia does not offer a com- Russian OSCE monitor says too much petitive price. “We expect and hope that Russian gas sellers will be rational and pro- KYIV – A Russian member of the pose competitive prices to us,” Naftohaz Organization for Security and Cooperation Ukrainy Chief Executive Andriy Kobolev in Europe’s (OSCE) Special Monitoring said at a company briefing in Kyiv Mission in eastern Ukraine has lost his job November 3. “If there is no such offer we after revealing his bias. The Ukrainian- TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL Walter Honcharyk (973) 292-9800 x3040 will be purchasing all gas from Europe,” he language TSN news channel, a partner of or e-mail [email protected] said. Mr. Kobolev said that no additional Ukraine Today, on October 27 aired video agreement needs to be signed on first quar- footage of a man identified as Maksim SERVICES PROFESSIONALS ter gas purchases, as it is possible for Udovichenko revealing his past as a Russian Ukraine to act in the framework of docu- military officer and giving locals his opinion ments signed earlier this year. He added on the situation in Ukraine. In one video, he that Naftohaz Ukrainy is expecting “a seri- is seen speaking to an elderly woman in a ous fall” in gas prices, starting in the second city identified as Severodonetsk, a govern- quarter of next year. (RFE/RL, based on ment-controlled city in eastern Ukraine. reporting by Reuters, Interfax and TASS) “This is all rubbish, you know, your Ukraine is rubbish,” he says. “There is the great Trial date for alleged Russian soldiers Russia, you know. It stands near.” In anoth- KYIV – A court in Kyiv has set the date er, an apparently drunk and secretly record- for the trial of two alleged Russian soldiers ed Mr. Udovichenko is shown telling unseen individuals inside a hotel room that he is a detained in Ukraine’s east. A Kyiv court said retired lieutenant colonel with the Special on November 3 that the trial of Aleksandr Purpose Forces, known as Spetsnaz, and СТЕФАН ВЕЛЬГАШ Aleksandrov and Yevgeny Yerofeyev will served as a commander of a military unit in Ліцензований Продавець start on November 10. It also prolonged the Chechnya in 1994. Holding a bottle of beer, Страхування Життя two suspects’ detention until January. Both Mr. Udovichenko says he retired from the STEPHAN J. WELHASCH deny charges of terrorism. In a video pub- Russian army in 2010, and also explains the Licensed Life Insurance Agent lished in May, Messrs. Aleksandrov and circumstance of how he came to be an OSCE Ukrainian National Assn., Inc. Yerofeyev said they were on active duty monitor. The Special Monitoring Mission to 548 Snyder Ave., Berkeley Heights, NJ 07922 with the Russian military in eastern Ukraine issued a statement on its Facebook Tel.: 908-508-1728 • Fax: (973) 292-0900 Ukraine when they were captured on May page shortly after the TSN report aired, e-mail: [email protected] 16. Moscow says the two men were no lon- announcing that, “following an incident in ger employed by the state when they were Severodonetsk last week of highly inappro- captured. Russia denies accusations by Kyiv PERSONAL priate behavior,” immediate steps were and the West that it is providing weapons, taken to “separate the individual from the training, and personnel to pro-Russian reb- mission.” The OSCE says Mr. Udovichenko Single Ukrainian male looking els in eastern Ukraine who are involved in a was fired immediately after the report for a Single Ukrainian lady to conflict that has killed more than 7,900 appeared for the violation of the organiza- correspond, date and perhaps people since April 2014. (RFE/RL, based on tion’s Code of Conduct. “The Code of marry! Please e-mail me: reporting by UNIAN and Interfax) Conduct violation [in his case] was the [email protected] Separatists lift ban on U.N. agencies abuse of alcohol and also the Code of my name is Vasyl Conduct requires all monitors to act with MOSCOW – Russian-backed separatists the highest standards of professionalism in Ukraine’s Luhansk region have agreed to and impartiality,” the mission’s spokesman OPPORTUNITIES lift a ban on humanitarian aid deliveries by Michael Bociurkiw told RFE/RL by tele- United Nations agencies, an official with the phone. “His unacceptable conduct was Organization for Security and Cooperation observed and action was immediately taken Earn extra income! in Europe said October 27. “Today I to separate him from the mission, so he is The Ukrainian Weekly is looking announce with satisfaction that according no longer part of our mission,” Mr. for advertising sales agents. to the information we have received, the Bociurkiw added. He said that the OSCE For additional information contact U.N. agencies can work in some areas of the mission in Ukraine has nearly 600 monitors Walter Honcharyk, Advertising Manager, Luhansk region,” said OSCE mediator from more than 40 countries, including The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. Martin Sajdik. He said he hoped that sepa- about 35 observers from Russia; more than ratists in the Donetsk region would soon 50 percent of the monitors are former mili- follow suit. Separatists last month had tary personnel and members of law Run your advertisement here, ordered U.N. agencies such as the World enforcement agencies. “It would be very Food Program working in Luhansk to leave unfortunate if the conduct of one individual in The Ukrainian Weekly’s the area by September 25, citing their fail- tarnished the reputation of the mission and CLASSIFIEDS section. ure to meet accreditation requirements. entire work of monitors,” Mr. Bociurkiw The Luhansk ban was followed last week said. (RFE/RL) No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 13

OBITUARY Omaha parish pioneer Jaroslawa Prodywus, 85

by the Rev. Oleksander Prodywus Mr. and Mrs. Prodywus decided to make the church to participate in divine liturgies and commitment of moving to Omaha to join in other services. Many of the parish priests OMAHA – Jaroslawa Prodywus, a dedi- their work of starting this new Ukrainian were also grateful for this proximity, as cated and hard-working founder, benefac- Catholic community, thereby becoming par- they would often walk back to the family’s tor and loyal parishioner of Assumption of ish founders. The small new parish quickly house for a well-cooked meal by Mrs. the Blessed Virgin Mary Ukrainian flourished and prospered among its new- Prodywus, which she prepared in great Byzantine-Catholic Church in Omaha, as found neighbors, making the Ukrainian appreciation of their important service. well as a loving wife of well over 68 years, a presence well-known in the Omaha com- Mrs. Prodywus was very active in the devoted and sacrificing mother, a proud munity. It soon became well-appreciated parish sisterhood, especially during prepa- grandmother and great-grandmother, alongside the numerous older and more rations of all parish and public dinners, passed away here in late July. She was 85. established ethnic communities there. bazaars, and parish and ethnic festivals Jaroslawa Pukyrys Prodywus was born As the parish grew quickly, so did the (her awesome Ukrainian cooking was well- on the feast day of the Holy Bishop and Prodywus family, with the additions of sons known in the community); she often assist- Wonderworker St. Nicholas on December Oleh Taras (1953-2007) and Oleksander ed in cleaning the church, while adorning it 6, 1929, in Paushiwka (Ternopil Oblast) Myroslaw (1957); a daughter, Daria with her own home-grown flowers. Ukraine, to Wasyl Pukyrys and Anna Marianna (1958); and the youngest son, She continued her love of dance by start- Szwediuk. After the births of her sister, Hryhorij Mychajlo (1960). Mr. Prodywus ing Omaha’s first Ukrainian dance company Ivanka, and brother, Orest, her father died took-up work at a long-time local meat- (with dancers of her own age). Later, she when she was just 6 years old; soon there- packing plant, while his wife worked in a Jaroslawa Prodywus tended to the children of these individuals after, her mother Anna was remarried to hospital dietary kitchen. Despite their tir- by instructing them and starting similar, Mychajlo Goszulak, who swiftly assumed a in Augsburg, Germany, on June 6, 1947. ing and difficult daily work, going to church younger dance groups. Her dancers were fatherly role. Together with their young son, Jaroslaw was always a priority for the family. The From a very young age, Jaroslawa had a Oleksander, and the soon-to-be-born son, Prodywuses walked the one-block track to (Continued on page 15) strong desire to dance. By age 15 she was Yurij Ihor (1950-2008), this young family accepted as a member of the Blavatsky made the long journey to Baltimore in early Dance Company, performing in both ballet 1950, where they started their new lives as and the company’s even more famous proud Ukrainian Americans. Ukrainian folk dances. She carried a great Soon afterwards, an article in the nation- love of Ukrainian dance for many years to al Ukrainian newspaper Svoboda brought come, and many benefitted from that love. their attention to a “small group of enthusi- At 16 1/2, Jaroslawa met Oleksander astic individuals in Omaha, Nebraska, who (Oleksa) Prodywus, and they were married wished to start a Ukrainian Catholic parish.”

With deep sorrow we announce that Ukrainian Medical Association of Natalie Szewczuk North America (UMANA) of Washington Township, NJ entered into rest on Sunday, October 18, 2015, at home. She was 90. With great sadness we announce to our members the death November 2, 2015 of The daughter of the late Ivan and Anna Dubrovny, she was born March 17, 1925 in Ukraine. She was predeceased by her husband Michael Paul Dzul, MD Szewczuk and by her three sisters (1921-2015) Natalie is survived by: daughters - Nadia Flisikowski and her husband Robert; - Irene Szewczuk Honorary member of UMANA - Laura Hadorn; grandchildren - Karen Flisikowski, Joseph Flisikowski, Member of UMANA Michigan Branch Alexander Hadorn and Katrina Hadorn; Editor in Chief of JUMANA 1966-2003 extended family in the US, Ukraine and Moldova. Past President of WFUMA A funeral mass was held on Friday, October 23, 2015, at St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church, 141 Sarah Wells Trail, Campbell Hall, NY. The Directors express their sincere Burial was in Holy Spirit Ukrainian Cemetery, Campbell Hall. condolences to the family. Memorial contributions may be made to: St. Andrew Ukrainian Catholic Church Board of Directors 141 Sarah Wells Trail, Campbell Hall, NY 10916. Ukrainian Medical Association Вічна Їй пам’ять! of North America

With deep sorrow we share the news of the With deep sorrow we announce that passing into eternity on October 30, 2015 of our our dear mother, sister and aunt, beloved mother and grandmother Lubomyra Matkiwsky Lubow Maryniuk passed away on October 15, 2015. Funeral services took place November 2, 2015, at Christ the King She was born on December 3, 1933 in Ukraine. Ukrainian Catholic Church in Jamaica Plain, MA. Lubomyra was predeceased by her husband Aleksander. Funeral services were held on October 17, 2015 at St. John the Baptist She leaves behind her beloved family: Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark, NJ, followed by interment at St. sons: George (Yurko) with his wife Melinda Andrew Cemetery in S. Bound Brook, NJ. Jerry (Yarko) with his wife Diane Bertoy grandsons: Andrew Remaining in deep sorrow: Adam with his wife Jessica daughter - Lydia son - Bohdan The family requests that donations in memory of Luba Maryniuk be brother - Markian Makhobey made to the Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation niece - Roxolana Maydan with family http://ucef.org/support-us/in-the-u-s/. nephew - Rostyslaw Robak with family Вічная пам’ять! May her memory be eternal. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 No. 45 Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus performs benefit concert by Oksana Piaseckyj displayed PowerPoint images with descrip- tive information about the help being given MIAMI – The day before their arrival in to Ukrainians and why it is so important to Pompano Beach, Fla., on October 14, I provide for them. Although there was no received an e-mail from a friend announc- fee for the concert, contributions were ing a concert of the Kyiv Symphony encouraged. Orchestra and Chorus at a local To connect spiritually with those who Presbyterian Church. Since the appearance perished on the Maidan, Dr. Janzen keeps a of Ukrainian artists from Ukraine is a rarity cobblestone – a piece of the “holy ground” in South Florida, I immediately contacted of the “Nebesna Sotnia” (Heavenly Brigade) other Ukrainians in the area about the con- – on a small table covered with a Ukrainian cert. It was last minute, but certainly worth flag at his side at his performances. the effort. The concert of highly trained musicians This group of 34 singers and eight was a gem. The voices soared into the heav- instrumentalists from Kyiv came as a mis- ens with delicate controlled and sustained sionary group sponsored by the Music tones of beauty. The instrumentalists Mission Kiev headquartered in Casselberry, accompanied or performed separate com- Fla. Their program, titled “ A U.S.A.-Ukraine positions, such as Myroslav Skoryk’s Friendship Tour,” is a fund-raising vehicle “Melody.” Most of the program in the first Oksana Piaseckyj for humanitarian support for victims of Dr. Wes Janzen, the director of the Kyiv Symphony Orchestra and Chorus, and his half was sacred music from various coun- war, widows and orphans in Ukraine. They wife, Kimberley. tries, ranging from American spiritual have given concerts in Ukraine, Canada, hymns to Ukrainian religious compositions. Estonia and in the United States. work, he was a professor at Trinity recent war in Ukraine. From the contribu- In the second half of the two-hour pro- Since September, they have traveled Western University in Canada and served tions given at these concerts and promo- gram, the performers changed from black throughout the U.S., giving concerts almost on the jury for many of Europe’s most tions of their work, the mission since last and white concert attire into Ukrainian cos- every day; they were to wind up their U.S. important choral competitions. Dr. Janzen December has taken 27,000 food packages, tumes and sang Ukrainian traditional folk journey at the end of October in Grove City, has ties to Ukraine from his grandparents blankets and candles to towns and villages songs, with some new arrangements by V. Pa. (Unfortunately their PR department who as Mennonites were forced out of where they are most needed. According to Hritsyshyn, a young composer who per- does not have contact with all our Ukraine by the anarchist Nestor Makhno, Dr. Janzen, his efforts have been praised by formed with the group. Ukrainian churches.) who worked on his grandparents’ estate. Major Archbishop emeritus Lubomyr This was a unique performance with a Dr. Wes Janzen is the president of the Devoted to his ministry and his love for Husar and Patriarch Filaret. unique purpose and at the same time a rare mission and head conductor and artistic Ukrainians, he spoke of the dire needs of Prior to the musical program, giant opportunity to hear such glorious music director. Prior to taking on this missionary widows, orphans and those injured in the screens on both sides of the church’s altar from Kyiv.

Plan”) as a basis for reconciling Kyiv’s and ed to advise on preparations for those elec- “acceptable on the whole,” with recommen- Minsk process... Donetsk-Luhansk’s opposite views of what tions (Belta, October 27) and – if and when dations to correct the flaws in the future. would constitute valid elections in that ter- staged – to monitor and evaluate them. All The DPR-LPR might then become per- (Continued from page 3) ritory (see EDM, October 9, 13 and the arti- sides recognize that valid elections in this manent political realities, on top of the That could pave the way for legitimizing cle on page 2 of this issue). territory in these circumstances are impossi- Kremlin-created military realities on the DPR-LPR through a process that Negotiations on that document are now ble now. The Minsk process, however, is goal- Ukraine’s territory. Ukraine anticipates as “fake elections.” On ongoing in the Minsk Contact Group’s work- oriented. It purports to engineer at least October 2, in Paris, the Normandy group’s ing group on political affairs, of which Mr. minimally acceptable circumstances that The article above is reprinted from summit (Russia, Germany, France, Ukraine) Morel is the moderator on the OSCE’s behalf. might lead, if not to free and fair elections, Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from endorsed a document attributed to senior The OSCE’s Office of Democratic Institution then at least to elections that could be pro- its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, French diplomat Pierre Morel (the “Morel and Human Rights (ODIHR) is being co-opt- nounced, however “imperfect,” nevertheless www.jamestown.org.

uidation of the FNCAUR was the result of Russia’s aggression... its alleged political activity. In most civilized civil societies such (Continued from page 7) activity by an NGO would not only be the only two Ukrainian national coordinat- deemed harmless, but would be consid- ing organizations in 2009-2011. Aside ered laudatory and in furtherance of the from minor violations, such as holding a institution’s mandate. Yet, there was little convention a few weeks after the term set outrage or even reaction from the interna- forth in the by-laws, the allegations against tional community, perhaps because there the two institutions were political in was no serious disapproval by the regime nature. of Ukraine’s then president Viktor The allegations read that on October 29, Yanukovych, Ukraine’s Foreign Affairs 2009, one of the Ukrainian community Minister Kostyantyn Gryshchenko or leaders, in the name of the Ukrainian com- Ukraine’s Ambassador to the Russian munity, participated in a public event of Federation Volodymyr Yelchenko. Still, I Radio Liberty; that on November 11-12 had raised this matter several times at the 2009, the two co-chairs of the FNCAUR United Nations as an accredited represen- organized and hosted an educational meth- tative of the Ukrainian World Congress, an odological conference in Moscow titled NGO at the U.N. Economic and Social “The history, status and future develop- Council. There was little reaction, except ment of Ukrainian studies in Russia”; that for a few words of sympathy from the rep- on November 26, 2009, one of the leaders resentative of the Office of the U.N. High representing the FNCAUR, chaired an event Commissioner for Human Rights in New commemorating the “victims of the York. Holodomor and killings of Ukrainians in Emboldened by the international com- the 1930s” and that this event was orga- munity’s lack of interest or reluctance to nized to support and honor the victims take on a permanent member of the U.N. with an “eternal flame” and an exhibit con- Security Council, Russia declared war on sisting of documents and art about the Ukraine and Ukrainians. Despite procedur- “Holodomor 1932-1933 genocide of the al constraints at the U.N., the international Ukrainian nation,” which had opened in community has manifested a measure of Kyiv on November 25, 2009. opprobrium to the territorial invasion. The Not surprisingly, these allegations were issue of “ethnic cleansing” of Ukrainians in adopted in full by the Russian courts at Russia, the prevention of which is at the several levels. heart of U.N. conventions, is exemplified by On January 13, 2011, the foreign affairs an attack upon a facility of books belonging minister of the Russian Federation, Sergey to an ethnic group. Clearly, the internation- Lavrov, unabashedly declared that the liq- al community needs to step up. No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 15

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE UNWLA Branch 98 co-sponsors informational presentation on Ukraine by Irene S. Krawczuk effect of sanctions and dropping oil prices on Russia’s economy, the need for military SHREWSBURY, N.J. – Ukrainian National assistance to Ukraine and various other Women’s League of America Branch 98 aspects of the ongoing conflict. (Holmdel/Middletown, N.J.), in cooperation Among other things, Prof. Motyl with the Monmouth County Library, explained that the underlying motivation in Eastern Branch, co-hosted an informational this non-declared war was President presentation to acquaint community resi- Vladimir “Putin’s desire to subordinate dents about current events in Ukraine. Ukraine.” The audience listened attentively, Branch President Nadia Jaworiw opened responding to his interesting presentation the October 10 event with a welcome to the with a series of questions and opinions. audience, acknowledging the 90th anniver- In closing the program, Ms. Jaworiw sary of the founding of the UNWLA in 1925 thanked Prof. Motyl and the audience for and providing introductory comments their interest and active participation in about the event’s featured speaker, Prof. discussing the timely and important sub- Alexander J. Motyl, Ph.D. of Rutgers ject. She also acknowledged Monmouth University-Newark. County Library for facilitating and co- In her introduction, Ms. Jaworiw sponsoring the event, which gave mem- explained that Dr. Motyl, in addition to bers of UNWLA Branch 98 and their being a professor of political science, is an guests an opportunity to meet with Vlad Lojko accomplished historian, poet, writer, trans- friends and neighbors residing in At the Monmouth County Library (from left) are: Victoria Mischenko, Orysia Jacus, lator and artist. She also noted that Prof. Monmouth County. Anna Krawczuk, Prof. Alexander Motyl, Nadia Jaworiw, Irene Krawczuk and Luba Motyl is a specialist on Ukraine, Russia and Bilowchtchuk. Branch 98 also welcomed two new the USSR, and the author of 10 non-fiction branch members, Helen Blyskun and Halya books as well as five novels, some of which presentation by explaining that he enjoyed the present so-called “frozen conflict” Lojko, at this time. were available for review and purchase fol- speaking before a non-academic audience between Ukraine and Russia. Prof. Motyl lowing the professor’s presentation. and that his lecture would be analytical and expounded upon the annexation of Crimea, Irene S. Krawczuk is secretary of Prof. Motyl’s topic was “Ukraine: A not elementary. What followed was an the insurgent fighting in the Donbas, Ukrainian National Women’s League of Country at War with Russia.” He began his extensive report of the events leading up to Ukrainian vs. Russian military might, the America Branch 98. Colorado Springs Ukrainians form social group Ukrainian community participates in Tucson Meet Yourself Festival

COLORADO SPRINGS – Ukrainians of Colorado Springs met on October 17 for a fall picnic at Nancy Lewis Park (as seen in the photo above). This is a new informal group of Ukrainian Americans who want to share their Zenovia Kunasz and Juliana Osinchuk at the table of the love of culture and language. Although there are formal groups in Denver, among them Ukrainians of Colorado, Ukrainian American Society of Tucson. Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization, a Ukrainian school and churches, this group’s intention is to organize get- togethers for local people in the area who otherwise don’t have the time or opportunity to travel to Denver. The by Ihor Kunasz intent is to expose the younger generation to Ukrainian music, culture and language. It also provides a wonder- TUCSON, Ariz. – Each year in October, the city of Tucson ful opportunity for the adults to converse in Ukrainian, since most are immersed in separate daily routines. The draws thousands of people to its now famous Tucson Meet purpose of Ukrainians of Colorado Springs is primarily social; the group plans to have play groups on a monthly Yourself Festival, in which many ethnic groups participate, basis, so the children can develop friendships and experience all the best of being of Ukrainian descent. Those sharing their ethnic foods, crafts, dances and songs. who want to join the group for upcoming events are advised to call Larysa Martyniuk at 719-650-9278 or e-mail This year again, the Ukrainian American Society and St. Eugenia Killian at [email protected]. Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church of Tucson participated – Larysa Martyniuk with one of the largest and most colorful exhibits. The Ukrainian display dazzled visitors with embroideries, carv- services proceeded to Assumption Ukrainian Catholic ings, ceramics and information about Ukraine. Omaha parish... Church, where responses were led by her son, the Rev. Yuriy and Lesia Terleckyj prepared a wonderful variety of Oleksander, and sung by all those in attendance. After embroidered ritual cloths (rushnyky), shirts and kylyms. (Continued from page 13) burial at Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery, a luncheon Zenovia Kunasz manned the table adorned with gerdany, ceramics, maps and books on Ukraine. featured at many city events and festivals. Mrs. Prodywus in her memory was held at the parish hall. Woodcarver Zenon Korytko showed his exquisite carved also sang with the various local Ukrainian choirs, both in Mrs. Prodywus is survived by her husband of 68 years boxes and plates; he has participated in the festival since its the parish and beyond. (and now the last parish founder alive) Oleksa; sons inception in 1982. Dr. Ihor Kunasz demonstrated the art of On July 27, Mrs. Prodywus became mysteriously ill Jaroslaw, the Rev. Oleksander and Hryhorij; daughter pysanka. Many people tried their hand at this beautiful art and was quickly rushed to Bellevue Medical Center, Daria; grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister while he talked about this old tradition. where she quietly fell asleep in the Lord less than 24 Ivanka; nieces, nephews and other relatives; as well as David Maciborski manned the very colorful table of St. hours later. both long-time and newer parishioners, and many friends. Michael Church that was decorated with religious items. He On behalf of the parish pastor, who was on vacation in It should be noted that Mr. Prodywus, 87, was also the discussed with many people the background of the Ukrainian Ukraine, funeral services were offered by the Rt. Rev. long-time secretary of Ukrainian National Association Catholic Church and encouraged them to visit. Archpriest Ivan A. Krotec along with the the Rev. Daniel Branch 356 (Karpaty) in Omaha, and was recently recog- Lenz of Mount Michael Benedictine Abbey in Elkhorn, nized and awarded for 62 years of dedicated service to Dr. Ihor Kunasz is president of the Ukrainian American Neb., with a panakhyda on July 31. On August 1, funeral that fraternal organization. Society of Tucson. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 No. 45 No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 17

Andrew Hrechak Roma Marie Cehelsky Nightengale Dining together is one of the highlights of Club Suzie-Q members and allows for Hiking at Lake Minnewaska is an annual favorite. socializing and discussion. Club Suzie-Q meets again to enjoy friendships and discuss Ukrainian activism

by Roma Marie Cehelsky Nightengale demonstrations that took place in New York Zobniw emphasized the importance of per- viewed places they have hiked and visited. City to protest the appearances of pro-Putin sonally advocating for Ukraine-friendly leg- Anisa Mycak of Forest Hills, N.Y., provid- KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Club Suzie-Q, a musicians at U.S. venues. A talented artist, islation in Congress. He has been actively ed members with a stunning slide presen- group of Ukrainian professionals who have Mr. Bryttan displayed colorful protest post- participating in “Ukrainian Days” advocacy tation of the Mycak family’s journey to been meeting annually since 1984, once ers he had created for the demonstrations. events in Washington, organized by the Alaska this past year. With assistance from again met this past August 15 here at the The artwork was filled with caricatures, sat- Ukrainian National Information Service, her husband, George, and son, Maksym, Soyuzivka Heritage Center. ire or other commentaries. Mr. Bryttan urging representatives to support Ukraine she showed images of spectacular Alaskan Twenty-two individuals participated, described how his use of the posters, vari- during this period of Russian aggression. He scenery, from majestic mountain ranges to some for several days, other for the entire ous other artistic props of his own design encouraged others to participate as well. small picturesque towns, from close-up week. Club Suzie-Q has been widely known and his performance art attracted consider- Finally, Mr. Zobniw stressed the impor- views of flora and fauna to aerial shots of as a great place to meet singles but also able media attention to the protest. This tance of mass participation by Ukrainian- Denali (Mount McKinley) and surrounding serves as a venue to meet up with married resulted in coverage of the protest by The Americans in the upcoming dedication of mountain peaks taken during a glacier friends. This year, attendees traveled from New York Times, The Wall Street Journal the Holodomor monument, set for landing flight to the Ruth Glacier. Canadian cities as well as numerous loca- and the music blog Slipped Disc. November 7 in Washington, D.C. “We need Afterwards the Mycaks answered specific tions on the East Coast. One audience member remarked, “We to show our strength in numbers to make questions from audience members, some Members enthusiastically began the week gained a new appreciation of how, even an impact for further government support,” of whom had already traveled there and on August 15 with a “hug-in” followed by a with only a shoestring budget, a large dose he said. others who were considering Alaska as a weeklong schedule of activities, presenta- of creativity when applied to a political After the presentations, there was much destination for their next travel adventure. tions, hikes, and hours of catching up and protest can lead to a public relations coup discussion and sharing of thoughts and ideas Ms. Cehelsky Nightengale and Dr. conversation. The Club Suzie-Q group exhib- with an impressive media response.” by the attendees. It was clear that the pre- Andrew Hrechak of Irvington, N.J., planned its a fun-loving and playful attitude, even Mr. Zobniw, chair of the Binghamton, N.Y., senters’ passion and high level of involve- and managed the last three years of Club adventurous at times, but also shows an chapter of the Ukrainian Congress ment in supporting Ukraine was matched by Suzie-Q weeks at Soyuzivka. Club Suzie-Q intellectual curiosity and seriousness as Committee of America and a longtime sup- the interest and enthusiasm of the audience. has met at Soyuzivka for the last 32 years experienced during scheduled presentations. porter of Ukrainian causes, discussed the Other presentations were held as well. under various leaderships. Despite the As usual, the Club Suzie-Q program for- importance of Ukrainian Americans building Once again, long-time member Yuri name, the club is independent of Soyuzivka mally begins on a Saturday, kicking off in awareness of Ukraine-related issues Mykolayevych, a private pilot from New and members have met at other locations. the afternoon and followed by “zabava” in through good public relations practices. He York, presented a dynamic aerial view slide For example, a strong representation of the evening. Members enjoyed dancing to emphasized ongoing involvement with show and ground photos of the members was observed at Toronto’s the Tempo band and clapping along to the local news media and local government, Shawangunk Ridge, on which Soyuzivka is Ukrainian Festival in September. informal Ukrainian dance performances of Ukrainian parishes and Ukrainian commu- located. Mr. Mykolayevych pointed out areas Next year’s gathering at Soyuzivka is set youths from Soyuzivka’s dance camp. nities. of interest in the general vicinity, including for August 13-20. New members are wel- Members also witnessed the crowning of As an election observer of both presiden- hiking trails, lakes, waterways and even come. For further information and to be Miss Soyuzivka 2016. tial and parliamentary elections in some native flora. Audience members were added to the e-mail list, readers may write On Sunday there was a church service Mykolayiv and Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine, Mr. able to relate to the presentation as they to Roma at [email protected]. and many participated in the church picnic that followed. The afternoon on the Soyuzivka grounds was a social delight, allowing members to catch up with friends, view the art exhibit in the library or relax. Club Suzie-Q has a tradition of offering excursions beyond the Soyuzivka grounds as well as hiking Soyuzivka trails. Members car pool to various destinations, such as the historic and scenic Lake Mohonk and Minnewaska State Park. At Soyuzivka, the enjoyment of the Green Pool at the wooded trail and the beautiful swimming pool on the grounds should not be underestimated. The Ukrainian Discussion Night on Monday evening is an important and popu- lar event for members as an annual update and sharing of information about Ukraine and Ukrainian community activism. This year, it generated even more interest because of the pressing need to respond to the ongo- ing worldwide Russian disinformation and propaganda war against Ukraine. The two Club Suzie-Q members who presented on topics of their expertise were Adrian Bryttan and Lubomyr Zobniw. The panel was orga- nized and moderated by Roma Cehelsky Nightengale of Rochester, N.Y. Mr. Bryttan of New York City, conductor and concert violinist, is a translator and writer of original material for Euromaidanpress.com. He described the 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 No. 45

Lamoreux (federal); Manitoba Minister Dave Winnipeg... Chomiak (provincial), and Winnipeg Councilor Ross Eadie (municipal). (Continued from page 4) Several community leaders also brought 200 people in attendance. The bronze statue greetings, including Emil Yereniuk (UCC was commissioned by the UCC-MPC and national executive and its Internment was created by Ontario artist John Boxtel in Committee), Ms. Malysh (First World War 2015. Internment Recognition Fund and its The statue depicts a typical internee endowment) and Grazyna Galezowski with fingers pointing to himself as if asking, (Polish Congress of Manitoba). Later they all “Why me?” Similar representations of this participated in the unveiling of the intern- statue are located at another five intern- ment statue, while the blessing with holy ment sites across Canada. On the base-ped- water was concelebrated by Metropolitan estal of the statue are the words Lawrence Huculak (Ukrainian Catholic “Remember, learn and never forget” in Church of Canada) and the Very Rev. Gene English, French, Ukrainian and 13 other Maximiuk (Ukrainian Orthodox Church of Central and East European languages (rec- Canada). Closing remarks and words of ognizing that all these ethnocultural com- gratitude were provided by Joanne munities were impacted by the internment Lewandoski, co-chair of the event. operations of 1914-1920). The commemoration honored with dig- The program was hosted by Oksana nity the many Ukrainians and others who Bondarchuk, chair of the UCC-MPC, and suffered and were humiliated during began with greetings from the three levels of Canada’s First World War Internment government: Member of Parliament Kevin Dr. Bohdan Kordan speaks at the internment symposium. Operations 1914-1920.

in line with European standards,” as EU threats against the Foreign Affairs Ministry, also providing cover for corrupt officials New round... Representative to Ukraine Jan Tombinski an anonymous European diplomat involved and resisting EU reforms. wrote in a letter dated October 22 to in the negotiations told the eurointegration. Criticism that had been circulating (Continued from page 1) Foreign Affairs Minister Pavlo Klimkin, a com.ua news site. among Western circles became public in credibility of all steps leading to it,” stated a day after Mr. Shokin’s threat. These senti- “Don’t they understand that trust is late September, when U.S. Ambassador letter written on November 4 by an EU del- ments were echoed by other institutions. what’s most important for the European Geoffrey Pyatt said in a speech to the Odesa egation official that was published on the “Shokin is not only not listening to the Union? And they are ruining this trust with Financial Forum that corrupt prosecutors pravda.com.ua news site. “In this context, justified criticisms of state officials, but their actions,” the diplomat said in the arti- are “openly and aggressively undermining we very much hope that concerns raised practically initiated the review of the law- cle published on October 27. reform.” with regard to some people who partici- fulness of the Foreign Ministry’s actions in It’s now also widely recognized that Mr. At that time, he was referring to two pate in the selection will be soon duly publicizing the undermining of the visa- Poroshenko is behind the resistance to deputy procurator generals who reportedly addressed, thus allowing the completion of free regime,” reported Transparency reforms, with Transparency International tried to pressure investigators into drop- the technical part of the selection with International Ukraine on November 2. reporting that Mr. Shokin is trying to ping bribery charges against two officials assistance from the EU.” “Shokin’s attempt to create a puppet anti- restrict the specialized prosecutor’s inde- known as the “diamond prosecutors.” At the center of those whose integrity and corruption body is evidence of his stubborn pendence as much as possible “with the Now EU officials like Mr. Tombinski are credibility have been called into question is resistance to conduct any reforms, both obvious agreement of the country’s top seeing the need to raise awareness about Ukraine’s Procurator General Viktor Shokin – within the prosecutor’s office and in the leadership.” the procurator general’s resistance, warn- an increasing target of criticism by high- anti-corruption sphere.” “The president and procurator general ing that the consequences now extend ranking Western officials – after he resisted A compromise in the conflict was report- are trying to hold onto the fragments of the beyond Ukraine’s dysfunctional law EU recommendations that he replace the edly reached whereby Mr. Shokin agreed to system,” Serhiy Rudenko, a veteran political enforcement system. four prosecutors he had appointed to a replace two of his four nominees to sit on observer for the Espreso television net- In his letter to Mr. Klimkin, Mr. commission to establish a Specialized Anti- the commission to launch the specialized work, wrote on his Facebook page. Tombinski pointed out that the failure to Corruption Prosecutor’s Office. prosecutor’s office, the eurointegration. “Poroshenko often talks about the need for launch by year’s end the Specialized Anti- These four prosecutors have been iden- com.ua news site reported on November 4, decisive reforms, all the while leaning on Corruption Prosecutor’s Office and, in turn, tified by Transparency International as citing National Deputy Ivanna Klympush- the openly repressive, deceitful and corrupt the National Anti-Corruption Bureau, will Yanukovych administration holdovers who Tsyntsadze of the Petro Poroshenko Bloc. apparatus of the prosecutor general and cost Ukrainians their visa-free regime are loyal to the current president and will Yet neither the Procurator General’s Security Service of Ukraine.” planned for launch in 2016. compromise the independence of the spe- Office nor the EU representative’s office Mr. Shokin is the second procurator gen- Failure to adopt the reforms could also cialized prosecutor’s office. confirmed this report. eral appointed by President Poroshenko cost Ukrainians 1.2 billion euros in addi- Mr. Shokin was exposed for his resis- More anti-corruption requirements are (and approved by Ukraine’s Parliament) tional macro-financial aid from the EU, the tance to EU recommendations when he down the road and, as the November 4 let- who has been widely criticized for not only eurointegration.com.ua news site reported, threatened criminal charges against ter confirmed, EU officials aren’t confident failing to prosecute high-profile crimes, but citing correspondences from Brussels. Foreign Affairs Ministry officials in what he that Mr. Shokin won’t put up resistance yet deemed as an attempt to discredit govern- again. ment bodies when the ministry submitted The specialized prosecutor’s office is Agency, and the February 2015 kidnapping documents that reiterated EU recommen- supposed to select the prosecutors for the Kolomoisky... of Dnipropetrovsk City Council Secretary dations for replacing the appointees. National Anti-Corruption Bureau, which is Oleksandr Velychko. (Continued from page 1) They were determined to be “providing supposed to begin its work by the end of Besides Mr. Korban, Security Service of an unduly high level of influence for the the year, according to the EU timetable. happen. Suddenly, advertisements on Ukraine (SBU) officers this week arrested Procurator General of Ukraine, which is not Mr. Shokin hurt his reputation with his YouTube sprung up in which he discussed Mykhailo Koshliak, the head of security for his views on freedom, which were recorded the Privat Group, which is the holding com- before his detention. Mr. Korban’s own per- pany for Mr. Kolomoisky’s assets. He was sonal fortune was estimated at $25 million charged in the March 2015 murder of an ATO this year by the nv.ua news site. SBU officer near the frontlines. CHILDREN OF WAR Mr. Korban’s arrest came after he unsuc- Five days after Mr. Korban’s arrest, the cessfully campaigned for Kyiv mayor, which SBU announced the arrest of Olena Lukash, The war in Eastern Ukraine has brought death, destruction and raised his public profile in the capital city a close associate of former President Viktor a generation of children whose fathers gave their lives for ukraine. ahead of his arrest, observers said. Earlier Yanukovych who served as justice minister These children and their mothers receive little or no aid and need our this year, Mr. Korban ran in a special elec- during the last seven months of his presi- support. tion in July for a vacated parliamentary seat dency. representing a Chernihiv district. Though her arrest sparked speculation Orphans Aid Society, a 501c(3) charity, has been supporting Winning the seat could have earned him that the Poroshenko administration is orphans in Ukraine since 1992. We have expanded our services to political immunity from arrest, but he lost seeking to disprove accusations of selective support these children. that election too. justice, it remained unclear as of November Mr. Korban is charged with stealing 40 5 whether she would be detained, as Mr. To sponsor a war child please contact us at [email protected] million hrv (about $2 million) from the Korban had been. Visit our website www.oasukraine.org Country Defense Fund to which he claimed Moreover, Ms. Lukash said she had been to have contributed himself. Investigators living in Kyiv for at least half a year, spark- or write will likely want to find out the sources of ing speculation about why she was arrest- Orphans’ Aid Society his funds to finance the war effort, said ed on that particular day. P. O. B ox 630245 Mykhailo Basarab, a Kyiv political consul- “She was just going out for a loaf of bread,” tant. Mr. Rudenko wrote. “A government that Little Neck, NY 11363-0245 Mr. Korban is also charged with organiz- treats people like fools is doomed, which is 845-434-4096 ing the August 2014 kidnapping of Serhiy what Yanukovych didn’t understand. These Rudyk, the former head of the State Land people are supposed to be wiser.” No. 45 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 19

Through November 29 Art exhibit, “Retrospective by Oksana Teodorowycz,” November 15 Film screening, “The Ukrainians” by Leonid Kanter and Chicago Ukrainian National Museum, 321-421-8020 Chicago Ivan Yasen, Ukrainian Cultural Center, www.frontlineukraine-now.com Through March 12 Exhibit, “Double Exposure: Russia’s Secret Police Under Stanford, CA the Last Tsar,” Stanford University, www.hoover.org November 15 Afternoon tea social, Ukrainian National Home, Syracuse, NY [email protected] or 315-478-9272 November 9 Seminar with Sophia Wilson, “Actors and Motivations in Cambridge, MA Ukraine’s Euromaidan Revolution: First-Hand November 15 Presentation by Petrusia Kotlar, “Wellness and Nutrition Perspectives from Recent Fieldwork,” Harvard Whippany, NJ as a Means to Healthy Longevity,” Ukrainian National University, www.huri.harvard.edu Association New Jersey District, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, www.uaccnj.org November 13 Tricky Tray, Ukrainian American Youth Association, November 15 Patriarchal divine liturgy, with Patriarch Sviatoslav Whippany, NJ Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, Philadelphia Shevchuk, Immaculate Conception Ukrainian Catholic 973-590-9456 Cathedral, www.ukrcathedral.com

November 13 Book presentation, “Vovochka: The True Confessions of November 15 Book presentation, “Jurij Lawrynenko and Juri Sherekh: New York Vladimir Putin’s Best Friend and Confidant” by New York correspondence 1945-1949,” Ukrainian Academy of Alexander Motyl, The Ukrainian Museum, Arts and Sciences, 212-222-1866 www.ukrainianmuseum.org or 212-228-0110 November 15 Concert featuring the Canadian Bandurist Capella, November 13-14 Art exhibit featuring works by artist from Ukraine Ottawa National Gallery of Canada Auditorium, www.gallery.ca Parma, OH and the U.S.A., Ukrainian National Women’s League of America, St. Andrew Hall, 440-526-6863 November 15 Fund-raiser brunch, Ukrainian Catholic University, Montreal Center Mont-Royal, 514-246-8155 November 14 Discussion, “A Day on the Front with Borys Penchuk – San Antonio, TX Soldier, Volunteer, Activist,” Austin Texas Ukrainians, November 16 Seminar with Georgiy Kasianov, “History at War: Use Ukrainian American Coordinating Council and Ukrainian Cambridge, MA and Abuse of History in Ukrainian-Russia Relations,” San Antonio, www.facebook.com/events/1642573825997074 Harvard University, www.huri.harvard.edu

November 14 Fund-raiser, Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation, November 18-19 Film screening, “Babushkas of Chernobyl,” Doc NYC Film Toronto Liberty Grand Entertainment Complex, 416-239-2495 New York Festival, IFC Center, 212-924-7771 or movietickets.com or [email protected] November 20 Discussion, “A Day on the Front with Borys Penchuk – Sacramento, CA Soldier, Volunteer, Activist,” Ukrainian Heritage Club, November 14-15 35th annual Ukrainian AutumnFest, Epiphany of Our www.facebook.com/events/1642573825997074 St. Petersburg, FL Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 727-465-8455 or [email protected] Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events November 14-15 Annual bazaar, St. Olha Sisterhood, St. Andrew advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Jamaica Plain, MA Ukrainian Orthodox Church, 508-245-1890 or from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors www.ukrainianorthodox.org and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 2015 No. 45

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