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йіь^д by the Ukrainian National Association Inc.. a fraternal поП'profit associitiori| ШrainianWeekl V Vol. LVII No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,1989 50 cents Shcherbytsky ousted from Politburo 150,000 Catholics march in Lviv; MOSCOW - Volodymyr Shcher­ the Politburo. "But, Mr. Gorbachev bytsky, first secretary of the Commu­ apparently chose to act first in Moscow, Lubachivsky looks to legalization nist Party of Ukraine, was ousted from thus encouraging speculation that he ROME - An estimated 150,000 million Ukrainian Catholics in the the USSR Politburo on Wednesday, sought to avoid a possible rebuff from Ukrainian Catholics marched through Soviet Union are loyal to their Church September 20, in what was widely the Ukrainian Central Committee, the streets of Lviv on Sunday, Septem­ and to the Vatican. characterized as a major purge of the controlled by Mr. Shcherbytsky," the ber 17, to demand that the Kremlin The cardinal, who is the archbishop Communist Party leadership effected Times wrote. restore their Church's legal status, major of Lviv of the Ukrainian Catho- by President Mikhail Gorbachev. Mr. Shcherbytsky was dismissed at reported the Ukrainian Press Bureau lics and metropolitan of the Lviv Mr. Shcherbytsky, whose 'immi­ the conclusion of a two-day closed based in Rome. (Continued on page 4) nent" removal had been rumored for session of the Communist Party's The crowd of faithful, which some years and had been the subject of Central Committee convened to discuss sources in Ukraine report numbered countless analyses by Sovietologists, the nationalities issue. 200,000 to 250,000, took part in the 11 hunger strikers had been a member of the Politburo of Also dismissed were Viktor Chebri- largest demonstration of Ukrainian the Communist Party of the Soviet kiov, former KGB chief, and Viktor Catholics since World War IL The day arrested in Moscow Union since 1971. He had been the last Nikonov, secretary of agriculture. The also marked the 50th anniversary of the MOSCOW - Eleven Ukrainian holdover from the "stagnant" era of ousters of three of the 12 voting mem­ Soviet takeover of Lviv in 1939 and was Catholic faithful who have been on a Leonid Brezhnev — with the exception bers of the Politburo were regarded as commemorated with black ribbons hunger strike along Moscow's Arbat of Mr. Gorbachev - remaining in the the most significant party shake-up in draping Ukrainian national flags, since mid-May pressing for recogni­ Politburo. the four and a half years since Mr. crosses and Church banners held in the tion of their banned Church were The New York Times reported that Gorbachev came to power. daylong demonstration, reported the arrested on Monday, September 18, normally, Mr. Shcherbytsky would Also removed were two of the eight St. Sophia Religious Association of reported the Ukrainian Press Bureau have been ousted as Ukrainian SSR non-voting candidate members of the Ukrainian Catholics in Canada. based in Rome. party chief before being removed from Politburo: Yuri Soloviev, former Le­ In response to the Sunday demon­ According to reports from Mos­ ningrad regional party chief whose slate stration. Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Luba­ cow, the 11 Catholics were being of Communist Party candidates had chivsky, head of the Ukrainian Catholic deported from Moscow to Ukraine INSIDE: gone down to a crushing defeat during Church based in Rome said: "It sends a only one day after an estimated Ш A special eyewitness report March elections for the Congress of message to the Soviet government: 150,000 Ukrainians marched peace­ about the founding congress of the People's Deputies; and Nikolai Talyzin, legalize our Church. He added that the fully in Lviv, western Ukraine, de­ Popular Movement of Ukraine for former chairman of Gosplan, the cen­ demonstration proved, without a doubt' manding the legalization of the Perebudova, plus photos — center­ tral planning apparatus. to both the Soviet government and Ukrainian Catholic Church. (Continued on page 4) fold. (Continued on page 4) Western observers that the estimated 5

Lincoln Center concert celebrates UNA and Dumka jubilees by Roma Hadzewycz

NEW YORK - As befits its role as a patron of the arts, the Ukrainian Na­ tional Association, the oldest and lar­ gest Ukrainian organization outside of Ukraine, celebrated its 95th anniversary with a Jubilee Concert of Ukrainian Music and Dance at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall on Sunday, Septem­ ber 17. The concert also marked the 40th anniversary of the Dumka Chorus of New York, which headlined the program under the baton ol its music director and conductor, Simon Komirny. Other performers were the Sy/okryli Ukrai­ nian Dance Ensemble (Roma Pryma- Bohachevsky, dance director and choreographer), the Dumka Vocal En­ semble (Mychailo Lev, music director), as well as several soloists. Nearly, 2,000 attended this concert featuring "masters of Ukrainian song and dance," as John O. Flis, supreme president of the UNA,noted in his concluding remarks. The concert opened with a welcome dance performed by the Syzokryli resplendent in red velvet "zhupany." The next several vocal selections were dedicated to Ukraine's greatest poet, Taras Shevchenko, on the 175th anni­ versary of his birth. IVaroslavKuiynychi Thus, Dumka sang "To Shevchenko" The Dumka Chorus performs at Avery Fisher Hail, during a concert dedicated to the 95th anniversary of the Ukrainian (Continued on page 5) National Association and its own 40th jubilee. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY bUNDAY SEPTEMBER 24, 1989 No. 39

A GLIMPSE OF SOVIET REALITY Party authorities in Ukraine stage anti-Ruf(li demonstrations

Dispute in Ukraine over draft law LONDON - In the aftermath of the opinion was not heard at the Rukh jubilant founding conference in Kiev of congress. on elections to the parliament the Popular Movement for Perebudova It quoted V. Ostapenko, chairman of in Ukraine, Communist Party authori­ the Red Cossack Veterans Group, as by Kathleen Mihalisko to be kolkho/ chairmen, machine ties in Ukraine staged two demonstra­ saying: "We saw for ourselves during operators and the like, i.e., not quarters tions on September 16 to condemn the the civil war what Ukrainian nationa­ Thousands of people took part on from which to expect feistiness, how­ Rukh, as the Popular Movement is lists bring to their people under the September 2 in an officially sanctioned ever worthy these individuals .may be. known. 'yellow-blue' flags - bloodshed, arson, rally in Kiev to register their dissatis­ The widely held perception that the The Ukrainian Press Agency based in plunder, anti-Jewish pogroms..." faction with the draft laws on elections Ukrainian authorities connived against London reported that demonstrations Gen. B. Gromov, commander of the of people's deputies of the Ukrainian the most radically minded candidates at were held in Kiev and Lviv. Following is Kiev Mihtary District, dwelt on the SSR and on elections to the local every stage of the election and parlia­ the UPA's account of the events. speech at the Rukh congress by Col. Soviets. mentary process meant that, when the 40,000 in Kiev Vilei Martyrosian. Gen. Gromov assert­ The event, which was addressed by draft laws on elections to the republican In Kiev, the demonstration took ed that, contrary to what Col. Marty­ leaders of the Popular Movement of congress and local Soviets (together with place near the republican stadium and rosian said, the army will be together Ukraine for Perebudova (Rukh) and the government's proposed amend­ attracted crowds of approximately with the party, together with the people, several local authorities, was organized ments to the Ukrainian Constitution) 40,(Ю0. According to reliable reports, and no one will succeed in driving a by USSR people's deputies from U- were published in the press in early the party went to extreme measures to wedge between them. kraine who belong to the Interregional August, they were immediately subject attract people. Those attending the Group, the parliamentary bloc led by to the intense scrutiny of journahsts, meeting were promised one day's holi­ Rukh leader Volodymyr Yarorivsky Boris Yeltsin, and was intended to call scholars, and the general p.ublic and day or alternatively an extra day's pay. attempted to address the gathering, attention to the alleged defects of the their elected representatives, in order to Among the crowds were many army noting that the crowd "had been brought draft laws. ferret out any built-in advantages the cadets, party members, off-duty mem­ here," and argued that the Rukh's At the same time, the organizers laws might accord to the party and state bers of the militia and heads of enter­ theme was unity of all progressive forces sought to bring pressure on the Presi­ apparatus. prises. fighting for the ideas of perestroika. dium of the republican Supreme Soviet The keen attention being paid to Also addressing the meeting was Kiev to accept for consideration an alterna­ every twist and turn of the government's The demonstration, besides con­ writer Borys Oliynyk, deputy chairman tive draft worked out by the Interre­ draft elections laws is also a measure of demning the Rukh, was intended to of the USSR Supreme Soviet of Na­ gional Group's Ukrainian members. the importance being attached to the express support of the draft election tionalities, and Yuriy Yelchenko, mem­ What is ultimately at stake, those forthcoming republican elections, law. ber of the Ukrainian Politburo and members maintain, is a choice between which hold out the prospect of enabling Despite pressure from above at local secretary of the Ukrainian Communist voting into power a republican parlia­ Ukrainian voters to oppose themselves, enterprises, resolutions were passed Party's Central Committee, reported ment dominated by yes-men of the at last, to the political status quo condemning the demonstration. The Krasnaya Zviezda. apparat versus one that will represent constructed by Party leader Volodymyr party organization based at the Institute The UPA said that in Lviv, near the the genuine interests of its electors. Shcherbytsky. of Physics, for example, passed one such resolution. It condemned the Dru/hba stadium, war veterans orga­ meeting as "inappropriate, dangerous nized a meeting titled "Discussion of the and inadmissable." CPSU program on the nationalities ...the careful scrutinizing that the draft issue," Point 2 of the resolution called on the laws con electionsi baye undergone over the party to organize a discussion in the Bohdan Horyn was quoted as saying local party organization on the subject that the meeting had been organized past month signifies that Ukrainians may of the party's role in perestroika. with the intention of condemning the Among the demonstrators at the Rukh and a forming an organization settle for no less than genuinely democratic stadium were many members of the along the lines of the so-call Inter- Rukh. Party officials were heckled by front. (Russians in the Baltic republics elections. Rukh menlbers and supporters as they have organized themselves into such an spoke. When representatives from the organization). Rukh spoke they, in turn, were heckled Those present at the meeting were A word of background about the A number of USSR people's deputies by opposing groups. party and Komsomol members who Ukrainian wing of the Interregional from Ukraine jumped the gun some­ held red and blue, and red Hags. Group is in order. Its primary spokes­ what by publishing a critique of the The organizers announced that a men are among the most active mem­ draft laws before these appeared in the resolution was passed, which declared Shouts of "shame" bers of the Rukh - notably the econo­ press, using a copy that had been the necessity of gathering the people Thousands of other residents of Lviv mist Volodymyr Cherniak and writer circulating by hand. Writing in the around the party, which is responsible also attended the meeting, equipped Volodymyr Yavorivsky, both of whom August 5 issue of Ogonyok, Messrs. for initiating perestroika. with blue and yellow flags. They shout­ are USSR people's deputies from Kiev. Cherniak, Yavorivsky, Shcherbak, the According to one of those who ed "shame" at those who spoke. writer Oles Honchar and Kiev Univer­ Immediately after the closing of the attended the meeting, Vasyl Barla- Party officials talked of how Soviet sity instructor Valeriy Hryshchuk de­ first session of the Congress of People's dianu, there were approximately as power had improved the life of western nounced the draft for incorporating "all Deputies, Messrs. Cherniak and Yavoriv- many Rukh supporters as opponents at Ukrainians. the negative features of the all-union sky and another radical deputy from the the stadium. Members o( the Ukrainian Helsinki law that were condemned by voters," Ukrainian capital, the physician-turned- Krasnaya Zviezda, the Red Army Union, Vyacheslav Chornovil and including the notorious "pre-election writer Yuriy Shcherbak, announced the newspaper published in Moscow, re­ Mr.Horyn also gave speeches, but district meetings" at which, according formation of the Kiev Deputies'Club, ported that the purpose of the rally was members of Rukh were not allowed to to numerous Soviet press accounts, taking their cue from the so-called to give voice to the people whose read their resolutions. Moscow Group around Mr. Yeltsin to local bureaucrats often nipped their which these and other reformist depu­ potential rivals in the bud. This criti­ ties from around Ukraine lent support. cism, however, was made too hastily: commentators on the published election Broad popular disappointment at the law draft have noted, with a sigh of FOUNDED 1933 over-all performance of the Ukrainian relief, that in fact there are no provi­ иггаіпіапІАІееУі delegation to the Congress of People's sions for pre-election district meetings. Deputies also figured into the decision An English-language Ukrainian newspaper published by the Ukrainrian National to create deputies' clubs in Kiev and Nonetheless, other perceived draw­ Association Inc., a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey Oty, N.J. elsewhere. That disappointment was backs in the published draft have been 07302. duty reported by the Ukrainian media, singled out by both the public and the from expressions of embarrassment Interregional Group from Ukraine. 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September 24,1989, No. 39KVOI. LVIi moreover, that the Ukrainians who to eliminate just about any candidate Copyright 1989 by The Ukrainian Weekly gained seats in the Supreme Soviet tend (Continued on pa^e 14) No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,1989 Bush administration, business groups Bishops' Synod convenes October 8 voice opposition to Slepalc principles ROMt - The bishops of the Ukrai­ Synod. A meeting with representatives nian Catholic Church in the West will of the Ukrainian Catholic faithful will by John A. Kun labor camps — this is not the season to hold a Synod in Rome on September 24 take place immediately afterwards. UNA Washington Office speak on your behalf.^" to October 8. This is the sixth ordinary ^ Wednesday, September 27, 5 p.m.: Curtis Kamman, deputy assistant Synod to be held since 1980. At the Ukrainian Catholic Pro-Cathe­ WASHINGTON - In a hearing on secretary of state, and Susan Lotarski, Although all Synod topics and meet­ dral at St. Sophia, 478 Via di Boccea, September 14, the Senate Foreign director of European and Soviet affairs ings are confidential, there will be there will be a Divine Liturgy and Relations Committee heard opposing at the Commerce Department,provided several public events: memorial service in observance of the viewpoints concerning the Slepak testimony in opposition to S. 1018. ^ Saturday, September 23,6 p.m.: At fifth anniversary of the death of Car­ Principles Act, S. 1018. Named after The administration's stance encom­ Ss. Sergius and Bacchus Ukrainian dinal Josyf Slipyj. Bishop Efraim Vladimir Slepak, a founding member of passed several perspectives. Mr. Kam­ Catholic Church, Piazza della Ma­ Krevey OSBM of the Ukrainian Catho­ the Moscow Helsinki Monitoring man indicated that there is no evidence donna dei Monti, there will be a mole- lic Eparchy of Brazil, will give the Group, the legislation is designed to that U.S. concerns doing business in the ben to the Blessed Virgin Mary (devo­ sermon. balance American business interests Soviet Union are presently under­ tional service) in observance of the Eighteen Ukrainian Catholic bishops with humanitarian considerations. cutting the principles of S. 1018. "The 350th anniversary of the gift of Ss. are expected to participate in this Dr. Alexander Slepak, son of Vladi­ Slepak Principles," he stated, "could Sergius and Bacchus Church to the synod, including Maxim Hermaniuk, mir Slepak, expressed his surprise to bring about less change in the Soviet Ukrainian Catholic Church from the CSsR archbishop of the Ukrainian those opposing, the legislation, saying, Union. They could weaken Soviet Vatican. The Rev. Isidore Patrylo, Catholic Archeparchy of Winnipeg and ''Frankly, in my innocence, I had once incentive to reform." OSBM, Protoarchimandrite of the Metropolitan of Ukrainians in Canada; thought that 1 would be appearing According to Mr. Kamman, the Basilian Fathers, will give the sermon. Stephen Sulyk, archbishop of the before you as one among many cham­ Slepak legislation could send a contra­ ^ Sunday, September 24, 9 a.m.: At Ukrainian Catholic Archeparchy of pions of this proposed legislation. It did dictory message to the Soviets; it the Pontifical College of St. Josaphat, 7 Philadelphia and metropolitan of U- not occur to me that I would be facing represents unilateral action by the Passeggiata del Gianicolo, there will be krainians in the United States; and Iwan opposition." United States, actions which other a divine liturgy celebrated by Cardinal Martyniak, newly installed auxiliary "It did not occur to me that some­ nations may not implement. Mr. Kam­ Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky to open the Bishop for Greek Catholics in Poland. thing so noble as safeguarding human man believes that the goals of Slepak rights and liberty, protecting the rights are already being applied by other of workers, and preserving the environ­ accords, such as through the Helsinki Losten appeals on behalf of outlawed Church ment would require a defense and is not process (Conference on Security and taken as a matter of course here in Cooperation in Europe). WASHINGTON - Bishop Basil Writing on behalf of all the Ukrai­ America," he said. Ms. Lotarski mentioned that the Losten of the Ukrainian Catholic Dio­ nian Catholic bishops in the United "We are told the timing is wrong. So 1 Slepak Principles "would not advance cese of Stamford on September 14 sent States, Bishop Losten asked members ask: Since when do we have seasons on U.S. human rights interests." More­ a letter to all members of Congress of Congress to write a letter to Soviet human rights? Would the State Depart­ over, American companies - whose asking for their support for the Ukrai­ President Mikhail Gorbachev by Octo­ ment feel comfortable telling the 4 presence in the Soviet Union is already nian Catholic Church in the Soviet ber 31, asking Mr. Gorbachev to imme­ million imprisoned slaves in the Soviet (Continued on page 14) Union. diately legalize and fully reinstate the rights of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the Soviet Union. Yeltsin on tour: the maverick deputy's message Bishop Losten's request comes in response to the recent reports that Mr. by Ulana Baluch-Mazurkevich tened and boomed that the United in-cheek, he added, "I wonder what Gorbachev will have an audience with States could definitely help the Soviet would happen if the Russian republic the holy father in late November. This PHILADELPHIA - Boris Yel­ Union by providing the Soviet Union decided to secede from the union." is the first time in the history of the tsin, one of the Soviet Union's most with most-favored-nation trade sta­ Asked about the situation in Soviet Union that a Soviet leader will popular politicians and the de facto tus and by removing restrictions on Eastern Europe, Mr. Yeltsin respon­ meet with a pope. leader of a so-called reform wing of trade and on commercial relations ded, "We have kept the socialist "The holy father has been firm in his the new Soviet legislature, was in which exist at this time. countries of Eastern Europe on a conviction that a critical dimension of Philadelphia on September 15 to give After his speech Mr. Yeltsin had pretty short leash and we saw that it Vatican-Soviet relations is the agree­ a speech at the World's Affairs the opportunity to answer four was a mistake and we relaxed. Now ment that Catholics in the Soviet Union Council. questions from the audience. This these countries are taking off on their can freely practice their faith. This Mr. Yeltsin recently completed an writer was fortunate enough to be own." meeting with the holy father can be a eight-day tour of the United States. unique opportunity for Mr. Gorbachev called upon to ask the first question. I When asked how American bu­ Speaking before an audience of to demonstrate his willingness to stop said: "This past weekend in Kiev, siness can help perestroika, Mr. 1,000, Mr. Yeltsin could have passed the religious persecution of Ukrainian Ukraine the Ukrainian Popular Yeltsin went on record stating that for any well-seasoned American Catholics and to give credibility to Front, known as the Rukh, held its laws on land-holding and property politician. At times he was humo­ Soviet claims of increased religious congress and one of the speakers at should be changed so that foreigners rous, serious and self-deprecating. freedom," said Bishop Losten. the congress, brought up the ques­ could purchase land in the Soviet Mr. Yeltsin flattered his audience tion of secession from the union, a Union, because he said, "unfortuna­ "The government of the United with his adulatory remarks about right which is guaranteed in the tely the joint ventures have not been States has been consistently supportive this country: "I have been forced to Soviet Constitution. What is your successful." He also stated that in of all efforts to alleviate the plight of the conclude that much of what I learned position on the right of republics to contrast to Mr. Gorbachev he is in Ukrainian Catholic Church in the does not correspond to realities of secede from the union." favor of having 45 percent of the Soviet Union. We are asking them to the United States, he said. "Whereas economy in private ownership. once again express to Mr. Gorbachev I was told that capitalism was rotting Being a cagey politician Mr. Yelt­ their strong commitment for the legali­ away and would die out, if not next sin avoided a direct, succinct reply. Because of the worsening eco­ zation of the Ukrainian Catholic week,, then the week after, instead I Instead he started to meander, say­ nomic situation and the crisis with Church. We are also asking that mem­ see a flourishing country. Whereas I ing: "Twenty years ago the nationa­ the nationalities (in the Soviet bers of Congress send a copy of their was told that Americans are an lities question was said to have been Union), Mr. Yeltsin was asked whe­ letter to Mr. Gorbachev to the holy aggressive and crude nation, I see in solved, that it no longer existed. It ther there was a possibility of a (Continued on page 4) fact a friendly and industrious was said that maybe the United military coup. "There is no possibi­ people." States had such problems, but that lity of a military coup," he said, "I To show his appreciation of the there was no nationality problem in was for two and one-half years in the Demjanjuk appeal American experience, Mr. Yeltsin the Soviet Union and as a result no Politburo and I know the workings said, "I came here to study your one paid attention to the problem of this body extremely well, that is postponed to May parliamentary system, you have over and it has been allowed to become why I don't believe in a coup." 200 years of experience, while we are worse and that is why we have a Mr. Yeltsin left the hall to a JERUSALEM - The Israeli Su­ just starting." nationality problem in many places standing ovation. Most of the preme Court on September 13 per­ He warned the gathering that the such as in the Baltic States and audience was bedazzled by him. mitted a postponement of the final euphoria many Americans feel over Ukraine." However, nat everyone was so appeal of John Demjanjuk, who was perestroika is unrealistic. "You'd like Mr. Yeltsin then went on to state easily taken in. On my way out of the convicted in April 1988 of Nazi war to think that perestroika has gone that he believed that the solution to hall a group of people approached crimes. from success to success, but that is the nationality problem was to ra­ me saying to one another in Russian, The postponement had been sought not the case, perestroika needs to be dically decentralize the country, "That's the Ukrainian who asked the by the defendant's attorney, Yoram rescued." givmg the repubhcs total control question." After finding out that I Sheftel, who cited newly unearthed He continued, "We are getting very over their economic and political life. didn't speak Russian they told me in evidence that he said had been covered close to the edge of the abyss wliich, if "It is the right that each republic have beautiful Ukrainian that they had up by the United States. we slide into it would be a catastrophe economic autonomy," Mr. Yeltsin emigrated from Kiev two years ago Mr. Demjanjuk's appeal to Israel's affecting not only us but many other said. ''Eacti republic should have as and that I should not believe Mr. Supreme Court is now slated to begin countries, including the United many parties as they want." Yeltsin. They concluded by saying on May 14. Previously, it was to begin States of America." He continued, "The countries that Ukraine will never be independ­ in mid-November. After delivering his message of should decide for themselves which ent and sovereign as long as the Mr. Sheftel had sought a postpone­ gloom and doom, Mr. Yeltsin brigh­ way they want to do." Then, tongue- present regime is in power. ment of at least a half year, but up to a year and a half. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1989 No. 39

Deputies addressed to the president of Canadian businessmen, government officials iso.ooo Catholics... the USSR was read. The letter signed by (Continued from page 1) official and unofficial personnages: Archeparchy told Reuters on Thurs­ intellectuals, artists, university profes­ to attend Kiev conference on joint ventures day, September 21, that the outlawed sors and politicians called for the legali­ TORONTO - A delegation of 68 and Intergovernmental Affairs. Ukrainian Catholic Chuch in the Soviet zation of the Ukrainian Catholic Canadian businessmen and senior The Canadian delegation will be the Union is likely to be legalized as a result Church. government officials will attend a largest business delegation to date to of November's scheduled meeting be­ After the conclusion of the service Canada-Soviet Joint Venture Confe­ visit the Soviet Union and Soviet tween Pope John Paul II and Soviet many demonstrators then walked to the rence in Kiev, Ukrainian SSR, on Ukraine. president Mikhail Gorbachev. city center where at 7 p.m. they lined the October 3-4. He said that the Vatican had set streets holding candles in a solemn The conference and business tour will discussion of the banned Church as a manifestation of their desire to see their The two-day conference will be be a fact-finding trip for Canadian followed by a two-week tour of three of condition for the meeting, the first Church regain legal status. businessmen to assess the effects of between a pope and a Kremlin leader. The leader of the day's proceedings, the major cities in Ukraine (Kiev, glasnost and perestroika on the Soviet Odessa and Lviv) for business meetings "We expect everything from the holy Mr. Неї, appealed for the faithful to go economy and on society in general, and father and his talks with Gorbachev. He home and at 10 p.m. turn their lights with state-run enterprises, collectives also to assess business opportunities and private cooperatives. promised to defend us and so we can and televisions off, and light candles for presented to Western businessmen as a expect many things from him," he said. one-half hour in their windows. An The conference has been arranged in result of these changes. response to a request by the Soviet There is a very strong possibility that observer described this moment as Eleven business sectors will be repre­ our Church in Ukraine will regain its wonderful - many apartments and Union through its Ottawa Embassy that sented at the conference: government; a joint venture conference occur in Kiev rights. We must plan for that day," said homes around her home turned the health care/pharmaceutical sector; the 76-year-old primate based in Rome. lights off and she could see hundreds of to explore trade opportunities with construction/ hotels/ tourism develop­ Canada. Most Canadian companies On Sunday, September 17 in Lviv, candles flickering in the windows, ment sector; engineering services sec­ the participants gathered on Pidvalna reported the St. Sophia Association. responded by delegating senior execu­ tor; light industry/technology sector; tives within their organizations of Street, near the regional Communist The Committee in Defense of the energy and natural resources sector; Party headquarters and an observer Ukrainian or Slavic origin. consulting sector; financial services Ukrainian Catholic Church applied a The chairman of the conference will estimated the crowd which overflowed number of weeks ago for permission to sector; agroindustrial/food processing into a nearby park at 150,000. Here 16 be Dr. Bohdan Hawrylyshyn, a well- sector; cultural industries/entertain­ conduct the mass rally on September known Canadian economist, and for­ Ukrainian Catholic priests concele- 17. However, Lviv city authorities pro­ ment sector; legal advice and trade law brated the divine liturgy; among them mer chairman of the International sector. crastinated making its decision on a Management Institute in Geneva. The were the Rev. Ivan Lopatchuk, who served permit. By mid-week the Lviv Mayor planning committee chairman of the Ukraine is the second largest republic 25 years in the labor camps, the Rev. Kotyk insisted that the permit issue be conference is Bohdan S. Onyschuk, a in the Soviet Union. It has. a land area Mykhailo Nyskohuz, who last May left resolved and his recommendation was senior partner in the Toronto law firm and a population the size of France the Russian Orthodox Church and that it be granted. When the city council of Smith, Lyons, Torrance, Stevenson (approximately 51 million people). It is along with his parish members joined met the vote was 7 to 5 against allowing and Mayer. the most densely populated part of the the Ukrainian Catholic Church, the the permit. It had become apparent that The conference will also be attended Soviet Union, and also the most indus­ Revs. Petro Zeleniukh, Ivan Bufan, authorities in Kiev, Ukraine's capital, by representatives of the federal, Onta­ trially and economically advanced. Mykola Kostiuk, Vasyl Voronivsky and were putting pressure on Lviv officials Mykhailo Havryliv. rio and Alberta governments, includ­ Despite the fact that the Ukrainian to prevent the demonstration. ing: Monte Kwinter, Minister of In­ SSR represents only 3.5 percent of the The crowed gathered strength as it Following the unfavorable vote, Mr. dustry, Trade and Technology for land area of the Soviet Union, it has 18 marched down a major thoroughfare Kotyk announced that if the result were Ontario; Gordon Gow, president and percent of the population and some 30 (Lomonosov Street) to the former not changed he would see it as a vote of chief executive officer of Ontario Inter­ percent of the gross national product of cathedral of the Ukrainian Catholic no-confidence and resign. This threat national Corporation; Hugh Faulkner, the Soviet Union. Its economic strengths primate of Ukraine. The cathedral of St. from the city's mayor resulted in the city president. International Chamber of lie in the fields of agricultural, heavy George's was given to the Russian council withdrawing its decision and Commerce; and Rory Campbell, Inter­ and light industry, steel coal, electric Oft|iodox Church, when Stalin ordered declaring that no position would be national Division of Alberta Federal energy and raw resources. the destruction of the Ukrainian Catho­ taken on the issue. lic Chuch in 1946 and has become a symbol of the Soviet repression of the Shcherbytsky... Also during the congress, 18 USSR Church. people's deputies from Ukraine who are 11 hunger strikers... (Continued from page 1) members of the Republican Deputies The crowd, when it reached the (Continued from page 1) TASS reported that Mr. Gorbachev Club, a parliamentary bloc, issued an Church of St. George's was estimated to Prior to this action on September "warmly thanked'" all five "for their open letter to President Gorbachev have reached 250,000 people. Joining in 18, police detained five Ukrainian many years of fruitful activity in party implying that the Ukrainian party the demonstrations were representa- Catholics protesters on the Arbat on bodies.'' No reason was offered for the tives/of the Baltic peoples and of other Friday, September 15. They moved leadership was sabotaging his policy of towns in the area of Lviv. However, on purge. perestroika and citing demands for the in on the five Catholic hunger- However, it came in the wake of a the Sunday morning police roadblocks strikers as they stood in downtown resignations of Mr. Shcherbytsky and stopped traffic moving into Lviv and warning issued by the Soviet leader a Valentyna Shevchenko, chairman of Moscow's Arbat with placards, My­ couple of months ago when he said that turned back all those who were not kola Muratov, the Ukrainian Catho­ the Presidium of the Ukrainian Su­ residents of the city. it appeared the Communist Party was preme Soviet. lic Church's Moscow representative, losing the initiative in implementing In front of St. George's the priests told Agence France Presse on Sep­ Also during the special session of the celebrated a moleben and Ivan Неї; perestroika and in dealing with ethnic Politburo, Mr. Gorbachev addressed tember 15. unrest. chairman of the Committee in Defense The Ukrainians have kept a hun­ the issue of increasing nationalist and of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, Mr. Gorbachev made four appoint­ separatist demands coming from va­ ger vigil in Moscow since May 21. At ments to the Secretariat, the Politburo's called on the crowd to give a show of that time about 300 Ukrainian Ca­ rious republics of the Soviet Union. hands who favored the legalization of executive body, among them a Ukrai­ "Talk of secession is an irresponsible tholic faithful from western Ukraine nian, identified as Andrei Girenko, the Ukrainian Catholic Church. Thou­ traveled to Moscow, on the eve of the game," he said, "Those calling for it are sands of hands were thrust into the air. party chief in the Crimea who, it was no more than adventurists." opening of the Congress of People's noted in the Times, speaks out regularly A telegram was then read addressed "There are no grounds to question the Deputies and began a hunger strike for ethnic affairs. to President Mikhail Gorbachev and to draw attention to the status of Also named were Yegor Stroyev, decision by the Baltic republics to join Pope John Paul II calling for the the USSR, and the choice made by their their Church. The hunger strikers had party chief in the Orel region of the legalization of the Church. Also a letter followed Ukrainian Catholic hie- Russian SFSR; Gumer Usmanov,Tatar people," President Gorbachev stated. of the creative intelligentsia of Lviv and He also warned: "1 will put it straight­ rarchs and clergy to Moscow, who regional party chief; and Yuri Ma- the deputies to the Congress of People's had hoped for a meeting with top- nayenkov, party leader in the Lipetsk forwardly. We will not back away from solving all problems by political me­ ranking Soviet officials. After meet­ region of Russia. ing with Yuriy Khristoradnov, at the thods. But where it is required by the Losten appeals... There had been many calls emanating (Continued from page 3) time the newly appointed chairman from Ukraine for Mr. Shcherbytsky's acuteness of the situation, where a father as well," he added. of the Council for Religious Affairs, ouster. Most recently, at the founding threat has arisen to the safety and lives the Ukrainian Catholic hierarchs meeting of the Popular Movement of of the people, we will act decisively, Bishop Losten noted, "This is an went home, stating that they had to Ukraine for Perebudova, many spea­ using the full force of Soviet laws." excellent opportunity for Ukrainian develop a new strategy. He also noted that the Soviet leader­ Catholics throughout the United States kers, among them the first secretary of However, many of the lay hunger- Kiev's Podil district party committee, ship's policy on nationalism must draw to write and call their senators and a distinction between peaceful demon­ congressmen and ask their elected strikers stayed in Moscow, partici­ Ivan Saliy, had called for his removal. pating in a rotating hunger strike to And, the calls for his resignation or strations and "extremist rallies that officials to write this letter to Mr. provoke inter-ethnic clashes and terro­ Gorbachev, to impress upon them the call attention to the plight of their removal were greeted by congress importance oi their support for be­ Church. delegates with cheers. rize and intimidate people of other nationalities." lievers in Ukraine." The Ukrainian Press Bureau in He did, however, speak of giving In addition to Bishop Losten's letter Rome reported that the 11 hunger Nostra culpa greater sovereignty to the republics by to members of Congress, all the Ukrai­ strikers arrested in Moscow were: In last week's story about the Labor means of economic reforms and decen­ nian Catholic bishops in the United Tatiana Chekalska, Slava Lev- Day swim meet at Soyuzivka, a photo tralization. States have written a letter to Secretary kovych, Anna Zherebytska, OIha credit was inadvertantly ommited. At the special session Mr. Gorbachev of State James Baker, asking him to Lysko, Slava Liudkevych, Volo- Yaroslay Kulynych should have been also announced that the next Commu­ raise the issue of the legalization of the dymyr Kaznachev, Oksana Humen, Ivan Bolchuk, Anatoliy Ilchenko, credited for those photos, as well as nist Party congress would be held in Ukrainian Catholic Church during his photographs of the weekend's enter­ upcorniлg meeting with Soviet Foreign Valery KolosiV)iJKy,aFwl Mykola October 1990, five months earlier than La rip. .;--\ v/ : :\ tainment programs at the estate. planned. Minister Cduard Shevardnadze. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,1989

Lincoln Center... A trio - Ms. Kokolska-Musijtschuk, Marusia Dombchewsky and George (Continued from page 1) Oryshkevych - was next with "How (music by K. Stetsenko, lyrics by K. Could I Go Dancing"(F. Kolessa/Shev­ Malytsky) and "The ScarP (L. Revut- chenko). sky/Shevchenko), with soloists Marta- Two more numbers were then per­ Kokolska-Musijlschuk, soprano, and formed by the Dumka Chorus: "Carpa­ Victor Sheveli, tenor. thian Interlude" (arranged by A. Kush- Lyric soprano Mary Lesawyer per­ nirenko), with soloists Ms. Zyla-Ka­ formed "Reflections" (J. Stepovy/ Shev- charaj and Michael Newmerzytsky,and chenko), while Ed Evanko, tenor, sang "When You Grow Up My Son" (P. "Fires Are Burning" (M. Lysenko) and Maiboroda^ V. Symonenko), with Mr. "Carry My Dreams to Ukraine, Oh Oryshkevych as soloist. Wind," also featuring lyrics by the The finale featured the Dumka Cho­ national bard of Ukraine. rus, with Ms. Zyla-Kacharaj, and the Dumka's accompanist, pianist Ta- Syzokryli in Hutsul garb presenting the tiana Potashko, presented variations of wedding scene from the opera "Olena" themes from the chorus's diverse reper­ by A. Hnatyshyn. toire, and the Dumka vocal ensemble For an encore the Dumka chorus (Sviatoslava Zyla-Kacharaj, Natalia performed a resounding song of the Honcharcnko-Kovalchuk, Zorianna Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA), Kowbasniuk, Vira Kosovych, Marusia "Forward." Mulyk, Leokadia Snihur, Theodosia At the conclusion of the program, the Turchan-Lastowecky and Marta Ja- master of ceremonies called all the rcmko) appeared with a medley of soloists to return to the stage: Mmes. Ukrainian songs. Lewsayer, Kokolska-Musijtschuk and The final presentation of the concert's Potashko and Messrs. Evanko and Soloists and ensemble directors acknowledge audience applause at the conclusion first half was "I Love You, My Ukraine" Darian. The directors of the Syzokryli, of the concert: (from left) Michael Lev, Roma Pryma-Bohachevsky, Ihor Darian, (M. Kostecky O. Novytsky) sung by Mrs. Pryma-Bohachevsky, and of the Marta Kokolska-Musijtschuk, Ed Evanko and Mary Lesawyer. the Dumka Chorus with soloists My- Dumka Vocal Ensemble, Mr. Lev, kola Holodyk and Olena Nowicky. joined Mr. Komirny on stage. All were nian National Association, Mr. Flis, Mr. Flis also expressed gratitude and hi between numbers, master of cere­ presented flowers. then took the podium to thank all the commendation to the Syzokryli dancers monies Volodymyr Luciv of England Mr. Rakowsky, acting on behalf of concert performers — ''masters of who, he said, "danced with grace and enlightened members of the audience the Dumka Chorus, presented Mr. Ukrainian song and dance" — and to Ukrainian spirit in each and every step." about the achievements of the concert Komirny with a plaque for his 15 years present a plaque to the Dumka Chorus He cited Ms. Pryma-Bohachevsky as an sponsor, the Ukrainian National Asso­ of se'rvice with the chorus. for 40 years of choral artistry in the "unsurpassed master of Ukrainian ciation, a fraternal benefit life insurance The supreme president of the Ukrai- United States, Canada and Europe. (Continued on page 15) company. He cited in particular UNA sponsorship of the two-volume U- kraine: A Concise Encyclopedia, its Message from President Bush assistance to refugees, support of ar­ tistic ensembles and its leading role in Following is the full text of a congratulatory telegram sent by President the erection of a monument to Shev- George Bush to the Ukrainian National Association as it celebrated its 95th chenko in Washington. anniversary with a jubilee concert at Lincoln Center's Avery Fisher Hall. Mr. Luciv spoke also of Dumka's 40 I am delighted to extend warm greetings and congratulations to the years of contributions to Ukrainian members of the Ukrainian National Association as you gather to celebrate choral art and he introduced Ihor your 95th anniversary with a jubilee concert at Avery Fisher Hall. Rakowsky, a chorister and president of This occasion is a wonderful reminder of just who we are as a people. One the chorus, asking him to accept, on of the greatest strengths of our nation is the rich mixture of people from behali of all of Dumka Is members various cultural backgrounds. Those of Ukrainian descent have contributed during the past 40 years, a thank-you much to the United States. In communities across our land, Ukrainian from the Ukrainian community. Americans can celebrate their achievements in the arts and industry, in Following the intermission, the science and education, in religion and business, and in every aspect of Dumka Chorus returned to the stage American life. While making valuable contributions to this wonderful attired in Ukrainian folk costumes and nation, you have not forgotten the traditions of your ancestors and have the male chorus then performed "Days shared your heritage with your neighbors. of Glory (Kozaks Song)"(Nischymsky) For almost a century, the Ukrainian National Association has lent a with Mr. Holodyk as soloist. helping hand to countless Ukrainians who have come to our shores. You have Ms. Kokolska-Musijtschuk sang provided them with frendship, advice and material aid to help them establish "Oh, How Long Ago" (H. Kytasty O. full, productive lives in their new world. I salute you for you outstanding Pidsuha), while Ihor Darian, baritone, efforts. followed with "The Days Passed" (M. Barbara joins me in offering our very best wishes for a wonderful event and LysenkO/ Shevchenko) and "I Gaze at for every future success. God bless you, and God bless America. the Sky" (W. Zaremba/Shevchenko). The two performed a duet from the UNA Supreme President John O. Flis George Bush opera ''Anna Yaroslavna" (Antin reads a message from President George Rudnytsky Leonid Poltava). Bush.

Soloists Victor Sheveli, tenor, and Marta Kokolska-Musijtschuk, so­ The Syzokryli perform their opening number, a welcome dance. prano, take a bow. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1989 No. 39

BOOK REVIEW ОЬаіпіапІй/ееУї Shcherbytsky gets the boot History and the searcti for truth This week's ouster of Volodymyr Shcherbytsky from the Politburo of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union is the beginning of the end by Wolodymyr Zyla planted onto Great Russian soil its for the first secretary of the Communist Party of Ukraine. forms of a socio-political system, in­ "Mykhailo Hrushevsky: Ukrainian- cluding its laws and culture," and when For several years now, with the advent of Mikhail Gorbachev's Russian Confrontation in Historio­ "they nurtured there in the course of the policies of glasnost, perebudova and democratization, there have been graphy," by Lubomyr R. Wynar is the historical process," this "does not mean rumors that Mr. Shcherbytsky's removal was "imminent." He was the outgrowth of the discussions at the that the Kievan state should be included leftover from the Brezhnev era (though Mr. Gorbachev himself rose annual meeting of the Ukrainian in the history of the Great Russian through the ranks during that period). He has been called the Historical Association which took place nationality." He continues to argue "mastodon of stagnation," "the warden of the Brezhnev preserve." in Chicago in 1984. It was agreed there that "the ethnographic and historical And for good reason. that American and other Western proximity of the two nationalities, While perestroika was progressing in other republics of the USSR, students of East European history the Ukrainian-Rus' and the Great Ukraine remained far behind. Mr. Shcherbytsky considered the should be familiarized with Hrushev­ Russian, should not give cause sky's major historical concepts in order for confusing the two." Because "each staunchest supporters of perestroika, the initiators of the Popular lived its own life above and beyond its Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova, to be one of the Ukrainian to understand the Ukrainian-Russian confrontation in historiography and historical contacts and encounters." party's two main political opponents. The other, he said, is the thereby gain an essential comprehen­ The confusion, according to Hrushev­ Ukrainian Helsinki Union. He condemned both groups for harboring sion of Eastern Slavic historical de­ sky, "has its beginning solely in the unacceptable positions. velopment in general. historiographical conceptions of Mos­ But it.is Mr. Shcherbytsky himself — and his clique of cronies - The agreement is timely because of cow scribes, and at its base lies the who are unacceptable. glasnost and Mikhail Gorbachev's at­ genealogical idea, i.e. the genealogy of Most recently, at the founding congress of the Popular Movement tempt at a perestroika which has pe­ Moscow dynasty." of Ukraine for Perebudova, there were calls for his resignation or netrated recent development in Soviet This and similar concepts result only removal. These were cheered by the delegates and even the head of the historiography. Even some leading in a biased and distorted presenta­ party's ideology department did not attempt to defend Mr. Soviet newspapers have recently begun tion of East European history which Shcherbytsky. At the same time, a group of 18 people's deputies from to comment on Hrushevsky's scholarly propagates the idea of an "all-Russian Ukraine suggested in an open letter to Mr. Gorbachev that Mr. contributions. Such discussions were nationahty" and an "all-Russian hi­ Shcherbytsky was sabotaging plans for perebudova in the republic. prohibited in the Soviet Union during story" at the expense of the Ukrai­ Others went even further. Vyacheslav Chornovil, a veteran political the past 50 years. nians and other nations whose past has prisoner who is a leading activist of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union, The 63-page work under scrutiny been expropriated, twisted and incor­ recently accused the first secretary of crimes against the Ukrainian consists of the following parts: a preface, porated into Russian history. There­ "A Study of M. Hrushevsky's Histori­ fore a close analysis of Hrushevsky's people and of unforgivable sins against Ukrainian culture, history and cal Scheme," by L. R. Wynar, "The scheme is long overdue. It is hoped that ecology. Traditional Scheme of 'Russian' His­ the two chapters of Hrushevsky and Mr. Chornovil accused Mr. Shcherbytsky of destroying "everything tory and the Problem of a Rational Dr. Wynar will contribute at least some Ukrainian in Ukraine." Organization of the History of East stimuh to it. In collaboration, with KGB head Vitaliy Fedorchuk, Mr. Chornovil Slavs," by M. Hrushevsky, "Historio- It is worth mentioning, as is stressed asserted, the party boss "put hundreds of Ukrainian patriots graphical Documentation on Hrushevs­ through prisons, camps and exile. You hurled into the hell of closed in the publication, that present-day ky," and "Hrushevsky: A Selective official Soviet Ukrainian historio­ special psychiatric hospitals tens of activists of the Ukrainian Bibliography." graphy, due to the policy of glasnost renaissance..." Dr. Wynar's main purpose is to contains some insignificant signs of It is now certain that Mr. Shcherbytsky, having been removed by examine Hrushevsky's scheme of Ukrai­ change. Official Soviet historians con­ Mr. Gorbachev from the USSR Politburo, will likewise be removed nian and East European history in the tinue to see Hrushevsky's thesis as a from his post as first secretary. context of Ukrainian-Russian historio- "nationalistic" historiographical con­ What remains uncertain, however, is who will take over the reins — graphical confrontation. Hrushevsky, ception. and how he will use them. Mr. Shcherbytsky's cronies lurk in the as Dr. Wynar rightly states, was not Of interest also is the chapter con­ shadows. only a great scholar but also an ex­ cerning "Historiographical Documen­ haustive researcher with a broad vision, tation on M. Hrushevsky," where a keen sense of criticism and a profound excerpts of articles on Hrushevsky's life knowledge of Ukrainian national and and work, and reviews covering his general history. works by various historians are cited. Turning the pages back... Furthermore, Hrushevsky accepted The book as a whole is well-docu­ the existence of a clear distinction mented with numerous notes and bib­ between the history of the Russians on liographical materials. It is provided at the one hand, and, on the other hand, the conclusion with a name index. Prominent Ukrainian literary critic and former political that of the Ukrainians and the Byelo­ prisoner Ivan Svitlychny turned 60 on September 20among russians within the context of their "Mykhailo Hrushevsky: Ukrainian- friends who gathered to mark the milestone in his hometown political, cultural and socio-economic Russian Confrontation in Historio­ of Kiev. development. His thesis was just the graphy" (Toronto-Munich-New York: A highly respected poet and transla­ opposite of Russian and Soviet sta­ Ukrainian Historical Association, tor, whose name is often linked with tements which supported and justified 1988) is a comparatively small publi­ other prominent cultural figures of the the concept of tsarist Russian and cation (66 pages) but is nonetheless an 60s generation, or Shestydesiatnyky, Soviet Russian political, cultural and impressive work because of its orga­ such as Ivan Dzyuba and Yevhen economic domination of the Ukrainian nization, intellectual approach, and Sverstiuk, Mr. Svitlychny was active in and Byelorussians as well as other non- over-all sound critical stand. It will the brief Ukrainian cultural renaissance Russian nations within the former serve well any American о other of two decades ago. Russian Empire and the present Soviet Western student of Easter j Euro­ For his works of literary criticism, Union. According to Hrushevsky, these pean history willing to face the which have not yet been published in statements were nothing but distortions challenge of contradictory theses in his official journals, as well as for posses­ of historical evidence and did not reveal search for truth. sion of Ukrainian samvydav, Mr. Svit­ the true development of historical, The book is available for SIO from lychny was twice arrested on charges of societal and political forces in medieval Dr. O. Dombrowsky, 16 Clinton Ter­ ''anti-Soviet agitation and propa­ East European msiory. race, Jamaica, N.Y. 11432; or The ganda," during the two waves of arrests When, for example, says Hrushev­ Ukrainian Historian, P.O. Box 95, of the 60s generation of Ukrainian sky, "the Kievan government trans­ Etobicoke, Ontario, M9C 4V2. dissidents in 1965 and 1972. Mr. Svitlychny's first term ended after eight months due to insufficient evidence in his case. His second term, Notice to publishers and authors however, brought him a sentence under It is The Ukrainian Weekly's policy to run news items and/or reviews Article 62 of the Ukrainian SSR Cri­ of newly published books, booklets and reprints, as well as records minal Code of seven years' strict- and premiere issues of periodicals, only after receipt by the editorial regimen labor camp and five years' offices of a copy of the material in question. exile. His exile term was cut short after News items sent without a copy of the new release will not be he suffered a stroke, which left him greeting from the participants of the published. partially paralyzed to this day. founding congress of the Popular Send new releases and information (where publication may be pur­ Although Mr. Svitlychny has yet to Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova, chased, cost, etc.) to: The Editor, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgo­ be rehabUitajt^d,be^\ya^ honored upon . or.Rukh, ;held on September 8-10 in mery St., Jersey City, NJ, 07Д02. . . ^ ^ his 60th birthday this Veaf with a special -.Xijey.";,,';,.;:;::;". . „,;...',:.,..,.: No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,1989

For the record Appeal to the Ukrainian community Documents of the Rukh congress Among the final documents issued These dnruyn^yjts represent an from the Shevchenl(o Jubilee Committee at the founding congress of the effort by the Rukh's leaders to unite March 9 marked the 175th anniversary of the birth of the great Ukrainian Popular Movement of Ukraine for all segments of Soviet Ukrainian poet, fighter and martyr for the rights of the Ukrainian nation, Taras Perebudova, or Rukh, held on Sep­ society into supporting the Rukhs Shevchenko, and this year marks the 25th anniversary of the dedication of the tember 8-10 in Kiev, were two sepa­ platform on reforms in the republic. Taras Shevchenko monument in our nation's capital, Washington. rate appeals to important class and The two appeals, which were The importance of Shevchenko in the history of the Ukrainian nation national segments of society in the originally issued in Ukrainian, are cannot be overstated, because his works, especially his political philosophy Ukrainian SSR. reprinted in translation below. expressed in his poetry, are the foundation of our national consciousness. It was Shevchenko who became the founder of Ukrainian literature, who with Appeal to non-Ukrainians his poetry proved that the Ukrainian language is a worthy vehicle for the expression of the deepest emotions of man, of his most profound thoughts. An appeal of the congress of the Chornobyl, an economic Chornobyl, No less important is Shevchenko's political philosophy, which formed the Popular Movement of Ukraine for and a spiritual Chornobyl - is the basis of our national rebirth, awakened love for our past and showed us the Perebudova to all non-Ukrainians in essence today that is synonymous one true path that ''only in one's own home can there be truth and power and Ukraine. with our mother Ukraine. freedom." However, this requires joint effort, the unity of all strata of the Fate had judged for all of us - The destruction of the Ukramian Ukrainian nation, which he urged, saying: "Embrace, my brothers, the Ukrainians, Russians, Byelorus­ language accompanied the destruc­ youngest brother, so that our tearful mother may smile." Along with this he sians, Jews, Hungarians, Poles, tion of the languages and cultures of called us to rise up against our enemies: ''Arise, break the chains." This is the Moldavians, Rumanians, Greeks, all the national minorities of U- road shown us by Shevchenko, these are the guidelines for our activity. Crimean Tatars, Bulgarians, Ger­ kraine. The mutilated black soils, To commemorate the 175th anniversary of Shevchenko's birth and the 25th mans, Gagauz, Gypsies, Karaites, transformed into dirty swamps or anniversary of the Shevchenko monument in Washington, the Shevchenko Assyrians and representatives of totally dried-up rivers, deficits of not Scientific Society and two community organizations, the Ukrainian Congress many other nationalities — to live on only these or those products, but of Committee of America and the Ukrainian Coordinating Council of America, one land, under the broad and beau­ the air itself - can a conscious created one joint national committee. tiful Ukrainian sky. person remain indifferent to all these A series of meetings was held, a program was delineated and an appeal was Each one of us has historical roots and many other troubles? issued to the Ukrainian community in the United States regarding mass of varying depths in this land, which Today we are witnesses to the participation in our commemorations of this double jubilee and seeking is so holy and dear for everyone. We extremely unsatisfactory pace at donations to cover the costs of the commemorative events as well as should all live together on the terri­ which our Ukraine is emerging from renovations of the plaza where the monument is located. tory of Ukraine and care about its stagnation, and to what clear opposi­ Our nationwide tribute to our kobzar will take place Saturday, October 7, prosperity and its future. Oh, how tion to perebudova is being ad-mi­ in Washington. The event begins at 11:30a.m. with an ecumenical service and many of these problems do we have nistered in the capital and locally by brief program at the site of the monument, to be followed by a march to the today! the administrative-bureaucratic ap- Soviet Embassy where Ukrainian Americans will demand state language Ukraine, which beside itself could parat. No, without the most active status in Ukraine for the Ukrainian language. A concert at Archbishop feed half of Europe, which could participation of workers in the ma­ Carroll High School (4300 Harewood Road NE) will follow at 4 p.m. The shine like a jewel in the circle of the nagement of economic, political and program will feature: the Prometheus Men's Chorus from Philadelphia, world's free nations, finds itself on cultural life, without control, ini­ directed by Michael Dlaboha, bass-baritone Stefan Szkafarowsky, and the the edge of life and death. An atomic tiated by the people themselves, Ukrainian Stage Ensemble, directed by Lydia Krushelnytsky. perebudova here, as in the rest of the union, will not survive. The national committee can fulfill its plans only with appropriate financial Thus for its deepening arose the support. Thus, all Ukrainians who understand the importance and need for Rukh, which continues to develop its such a commemoration are asked to make donations themselves, as well as to activity throughout the republic. persuade all segments of our community, including all their friends, businessmen, professionals, etc., to provide financial support. And just what kind of opposition We appeal especially to our financial institutions for their assistance in from the most reactionary level.of the funding bus trips to Washington for our youth organizations: Plast, SUM-A, bureaucratic apparat did it come up ODUM. The Self-Reliance Federal Credit Union in New York, for example, against from the very beginning? Th^ is sponsoring three buses for Plast, SUM-A and senior citizens, at a cost of misinterpretation of its goals, name- I S850 per bus. calling, dirty insinuations...One of/ The Ukrainian community has always been united at times of great need these insinuations - that Rukh is | and in support of all-Ukrainian causes; it always stood ready to defend its based on a narrowly national, strictly I national interests. Our press, since the beginning of this year, has reported on Ukrainian basis, having a nationalis-| Shevchenko anniversary celebrations in Ukraine. Thus, the best way we can tic goal. We declare categorically:! manifest to the world our unity is to jointly honor the genius of Ukraine. Rukh is not a nationally exclusive I organization. We call to it conscious \ The triumphant dedication of the Taras Shevchenko monument -despite representatives of all nationalities, many obstacles posed by certain circles in Washington - came on Saturday, June 27, 1964. The monument was unveiled by the 34th president of the who fully desire that perebudova in United States, and former commander of the Allied forces during the second the republic develop in an orderly j world war. Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower, with the participation of our Church pace. hierarchs; representatives of the U.S. government, who had proclaimed We speak out for a full-force"^ that day "Ukrainian Day"; delegations of Ukrainians from Canada, rebirth of the Ukrainian nation, Argentina, England, Germany, France, Belgium, Austria and Australia; (Continued on page 13) representatives of national and local Ukrainian organizations, especially youth organizations; and a deeply moved public - numbering over 100,000 persons who witnessed this historic day and thus spread throughout the Appeal to workers, farmers world the genius of our great kobzar and prophet, Taras Shevchenko, as well An appeal from the first congress understanding of the situation in our as his last will: that we continue to fight for the cultural, national and political of the Popular Movement of Ukraine society, of the urgency of uniting all independence of Ukraine. for Perebudova to the workers and its healthy forces. As a result, the Shevchenko monument in the U.S. capital, has become a farmers of Ukraine. We understand that you live in site of pilgrimages. Our goal is to gather our community en masse at this site worse circumstances than us - your Our dear fathers and mothers, on October 7. blistered hands enabled us to obtain brothers and sisters! an education. We must overcome Dear producers of national pros­ Shevchenko Scientific Society this injustice with joint efforts. We perity! Jaroslaw Padoch, president can overcome all the distress and The participants of the founding Leonid Rudnytzky, secretary discomfort only together with you. congress of the Popular Movement Ivan Sierant, financial committee of Ukraine for Perebudova call on Rumors are being spread about us, you with an appeal tp support our that we are nationalists, grasping at Ukrainian Congress Committee of America initiative, whose aim is the renewal of power. This is untrue. We stand for Ignatius Billinsky, president our society, the creation of humane, the farmers becoming owners of the Ihor Dlaboha, secretary just circumstances for the life of the land, and workers -- of commercial Iwan Wynnyk, financial committee worker. enterprises. We stand for the prospe­ At the congress a majority were rity of every individual and all the Ukrainian American Coordinating Council representatives of the intelligentsia, people of Ukraine, for national and John O. Flis, president people of intellectual work. Here we social equality, for democracy, for a Roman Baranowsky, secretary sharply felt the need of your pre­ clean environment, for national re­ Roman Danyluk, financial committee sence, of your voice. This became birth. obvious from the addresses of a few Understand us and unite with our workers and farmers — participants movement for perebudova in Faces and Places on vacation of the congress, who showed us a true Ukraine! Dr. Myron B. Kuropas is on vacation. His column will return next week. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1989 No. 39 AN EYEWITNESS ACCOUNT: Triumphant founding coi

by Jaroslaw Koshiw Special to The Ukrainian Week I \ A jubilant scene at the Rukh's founding conference. KIEV - On September 8-10 ii city of Kiev, capital of Ukraine impossible happened. Over 1,000 tical activists opposed to the ru Moscow held a congress to demar independent Ukrainian state. Th( legates represented regional (ob organizations of the Popular У. ment of Ukraine for Perebudova in Ukrainian, Rukh. The hall of the Kiev Polytech Institute was festooned with the erto forbidden blue and yellow nat flags and tridents. Delegates co^ their chests with badges of these bols of Ukrainian independence, side the hall, stood large crowi supporters with blue and yellow listening to the proceedings broa through loudspeakers. The Kiev militia, with special troops at the ready, stood by. Fo first time in Kiev, no one was arr for displaying a Ukrainian fla badge. After three full days of explosivi chaotic debates, which at times t tened to destroy the congress Popular Movement adopted a sti program and resolutions, and el leaders. Originally, Rukh four proposed that it recognize the 1е2 role of the Communist Party. Hov by the time of the Popular Moven congress, this didn't even appear і proposed program and was not debated. The most immediate dei Jaroslaw Koshiw from Great Bi attended the founding conference c Popular Movement of Ukraim Delegates vote at the congress, holding voting cards with the blue and yellow Rukh emblem imprinted on them Perebudova as a guest.

Among the speakers of the congress were: (from left) Adam Michnik of Solidarity, Lev Lukianenko of the Ukrainian Helsinki Union, Bishop Pavlo Vasyiyk of Ukrainian Catholic Church and Prof. Taras Hunczak of the United States. No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,1989 ess of the Popular Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova

ing of the Popular Movement.

of the congress was for direct and The scene outside the Kiev Poly technical Institute where the congress took place. democratic elections for the presidency and the Supreme Soviet of Ukraine. Rukh, he told the delagates that he and like-minded commanders had decided Late Sunday evening, after the con­ to take the side of the people if an gress had ended, delegates and sup­ attempt was made to impose a miH- porters marched with blue and yellow tary solution on the political problems flags about a mile to the statue of the of Ukraine. If that wasn't enough, the 19th century awakener of Ukraine, poet head of the Kiev Militia, Shapochka, Taras Shevchenko. There they held an sent greetings to the congress and enthusiastic midnight rally addressed wished it success. by Rukh leaders, and Adam Michnik and Volodymyr Mokry from Poland's No less dramatic were the presenta­ Solidarity. tions of former political prisoners, most The Congress witnessed a number of notably Lev Lukianenko, Vyacheslav dramatic moments. The two appearan­ Chornovil, Ivan Неї and many others. ces at the podium of Leonid Krav- Bishop Pavlo Vasylyk of the banned chuk, chief of the Ukrainian Com­ Ukrainian Catholic Church called from munist Party's Department of Ideology, the rostrum for the full legalization of astonished the delegates. His call for the the Church and return of all its pro­ movement to cooperate with the re­ perty. A representative of the Ukrai­ formist elements of the party, added a nian Autocephalous Orthodox Church new and unexpected dimension to the also asked the delegates' help in the proceedings. He warned the Popular legahzation of his Church. Movement that it was not equal to the Since the revolution of 1917-1920, forces opposing it and called on it to Ukraine had never witnessed such a Reproduction of postcard-size mementos handed out by delegates from Lviv. The scale down its demands. spectrum of opinions at a political card shows a photo of Lviv residents gathered at the future site of the Taras The appearance of the more ac­ meeting. It became clear to everyone Shevchenko monument in that city, and the music and lyrics to the hymn of Popular ceptable face of the party, Ivan Saliy, present that the congress was the Movement for Perebudova in Lviv. one of the Kiev party leaders, cheered beginning of a new political order in the delegates. His call for the resigna­ Ukraine. tion of Ukraine's party boss, Volody­ There were three main groupings at myr Shcherbytsky, was met with thun­ the congress. derous applause. The most prominent one consisted of The congress was electrified by the delegations from the regions of western appearance of a Soviet troop com­ Ukraine: Lviv, Rivne, Ternopil and mander from western Ukraine, Col. Ivano-Frankivske, symbolically re­ Vilei Martyrosian. A USSR Supreme presented in the leadership of Rukh by Soviet deputy representing the Ukrai­ the former political prisoner Mykailo nian town of Rivne and a member of (Continued on page 12)

Seated among the delegates (center) is Mykhailo Horyo, who w^s elected to head the Rukh's secretariat Serhiy Koniev, who was elected vice-chairman of Rukh^, is applauded by dele^aieb. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24,1989 No. 39

Cleveland's Ukrainian Museum-Archives: preserving history and culture by Marta Kolomayets

CLEVELAND - Like the neighborhood surrounding it, the Ukrainian Museum-Archives is experiencing its own personal renaissance in Cleveland's Tremont area. The environs, once densely populated by immigrants, among them Ukrainians, saw many residents depart in the late 1960s and 1970s. But, as is the trend in various urban centers today, this Lincoln Park district of the city is also undergoing gentrification. And at the forefront of this urban renewal stands the UMA, an old two-story structure, with a large attic, unassuming from the outside, but overflowing with a treasure chest of riches inside. Founded in 1952, by Leonid Bachynsky (who passed away in June at the age of 93), the museum began as a repository for Plast, the Ukrainian scouting organization and its memorabilia. But, as the organization's members began moving to the suburb of Parma, the youth group moved its headquarters and the youth museum to that locale. Mr. Bachynsky, an author and educator from Ukraine, who emigrated to the United States after World War 11, kept the Kenilworth Avenue location in Cleve-

The Ukrainian Museum-Archives is located at 1202 Kenilworth Ave., in Museum director Andrew Fedynsky among the many periodicals housed at the Cleveland's Tremont neighborhood. archives. Above, he shows the first issue of Svoboda, published in September 1893. land growing, saving anything he thought would be Mr. Fedynsky's son, Andrew, an avid reader with UM A's first art show featuring works by Olexander relevant for those in the future wanting to retrace the a great avocation for history, would often browse Kaniuka. steps of Ukrainian immigrants. through the UMA collection accumulated over the Now, only two years later, the work is moving full For years, the UMA was a depository for historic years. His father passed way in 1981, but to An­ steam ahead,as the UMA prepares to open a "Shev- photographs, books, estate libraries and collections drew, he passed on pride in his heritage and respect for chenkiana" exhibit to commemorate the 175th from Ukrainian families in the area. These valuables, his roots. anniversary of the birth of Ukraine's national bard. as well as newspapers and periodicals were carefully Mr. Fedynsky, who was elected museum director in The exhibit, scheduled to open October I, and run preserved by museum directors Mr. Bachynsky, Ale­ March 1987 began investigating possibilities as to how throughout the month, features UM A's collection of xander Fedynsky, Stepan Kikta and many volun­ to preserve the museum. By November, 1987, books, periodicals, clipping files, prints and paintings, teer helpers. with the help of a volunteer staff, he organized the as well as rare memorabilia pertaining to Shevchenko. The UMA collection numbers thousands of pieces, and is considered the largest collection of its kind in North America. It has been organized by a core staff of volunteers, who have put in long hours to spruce up the museum and maintain it on a professional level as they open its doors not only to Ukrainians in the city, but the general population as well. Although not all Ukrainians may understand the importance of having a presence such as the UMA in the city, Mr. Fedynsky knows the value of being a force in an urban.center. When he is not busy at the museum, he is the senior legislative assistant to Rep. Mary Rose Oakar (D-Ohio) and has been actively in­ volved in the changing make-up of Cleveland working in both her Washington and district offices since 1981. He would like to see the UMA play a role in Cleveland's ethnic community. Already, he has held open houses at the museum for political and ethnic leaders to introduce them to the museum. Over the past two years, the volunteers at the museum have hosted such cultural activities as lectures and films. They are making plans for a membership drive and fund raisers to finance their ambitious plans for the future. Granted, Mr. Fedynsky's energy level is boundless, yet it is his infectious enthusiasm that keeps the volunteers interested in their work at the UMA. Cornel ^ Osadsa, who serves as the museum's public relations Among the Volunteers at the UMA are: (from left) Iwan Schuljak, Iryna Kashubynska, Olena IVtertyniuk, director, sees the facility becoming an important Cornel Osadsa, Eugenie Apostoluk, Andrew Fedynsky, Christine Panchuk Fedynsky and Stepan Malanczuk! cultural center in Cleveland, "i cannot emphasize how No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1989 much work wc\e put into the museum/' he said, All photographs on (his page are property of the Ukrainian Museum^Archives in Cleveland. adding that titles here mean nothing. "We all file, get our hands dirty and do whatever is needed." And what is needed is the cataloguing of the various artifacts, photographs, periodicals. Stepan Ma- lanczuk, who travels from Lorain, Ohio, more than an hour away, two or three times a week, has been responsible for the inventory of the UMA, to date, he has catalogued more than 35,000 volumes of books. Olena Martyniuk is responsible for the ethno­ graphic division of the museum, researching the various embroidery, national costumes,pysanky and ceramics, studying from which regions they come. Assisting her in this area are Iryna Kashubynska and Neonila Wynarska. An integral part of the volunteer staff is attorney Eugene Apostoluk, the UMA's accountant, who handles the books. He sees membership growing as the museum offers three types for interested indivi­ duals: SIO, S25 and S100, making membership ac­ cessible to all. Mr. Fedynsky's wife, Christine is a general volun­ teer who assists in arts and ethnographic displays and as with all the volunteers, helps out in the various exhibit openings. Volunteers at the museum also include graphic During the 1930s, Ukrainian Americans trained their own armed forces, like the one pictured above, sponsored artist John Tymkiw, Andriy Demjanczuk, Mykhaylo by ODVU, Organization for the Rebirth of Ukraine. Peluszkewycz, and others. Guarding the museum, which now also has a security system, is Iwan Schuljak, the custodian who lives in the building. A tour of this museum is perhaps one of the most interesting experiences a visitor to Cleveland can have. And having Mr. Fedynsky as a tour guide is somewhat like watching a child open his presents on Christmas. For, in every nook and cranny Mr. Fedynsky finds a gem from the annals of history, whether it is a "karbovanets" from the Ukrainian National Repub­ lic's statehood, or a book dating back to the 1860s, or a newspaper published by Ukrainians who settled in the Far East. One can spend hours pouring over per­ sonal letters that tell stories about the Russian Revolu­ tion, lost loves during the war years and other personal stories that come to life inside the walls of the UMA. A man who has devoted his entire adult life to community and public service, Mr. Fedynsky takes the time to help individuals who have come by the UMA seeking their lost families in Ukraine. And at times, these stories can be rewarding. He relates the story of two older gentlemen who had wanted to visit their parents' birthplace in Ukraine, a small village in Galicia. The parents had emigrated to the United The children's pre-school class of Rivne, in Volhynia, organized by the Ukrainian Women's League, 1929. States in the 1920s. ''One gentleman came in and we found his village on the map. This wasat the beginning of the summer,and 1 had put this in the back of my mind. Then, just last

Kiev, 1917. The proclamation of a free and Independent Ukraine. week 1 was sitting at a government hearing for Rep. sees his endeavors bear fruit, as he continues to Oakar. One of the women who testified later ap­ work on the frame around a painting that is created proached me and introduced herself as the grand­ as a labor of love. daughter of one of the men who had searched for his roots through our museum. She informed me that the two brothers had gone to Ukraine, visited the village and came back having rediscovered their family, their For more information or to send donations, please Captured during a tender moment. Gen. Omelian roots." write to the Ukrainian Museum-Archives, 1202 Tarnawsky of the Ukrainian Galician Army feeds hjs And Mr. Fedynsky, whp describes the UMA as a JKeniiworth Ave., Cleveland, OJiio 44113, or call puppy, 1921. monument to the^memory b.fhi^ father's generation. ^pnd^y thru Friday 9 а.т^ to ripon, (216) 781-4329. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1989 No. 39

has none of the Ukrainian nationalist ceedings that the organizers, led by fail him, the vote relating to the new Triumphant... fervor of western Ukrainians. They Volodymyr Yavorivsky, Dmytro Pav- election law for the Ukrainian repubi- (Continued from page 9) support the demand for Ukrainian to be lychko and Ivan Drach, all members of can elections. The party's proposed Horyn. These delegations were the most the state language, but demand the right the Communist Party, had conspired election law is designed to give it the numerous and vocal at the congress. to carry out their affairs locally in with other reformist elements in the majority of delegates in the Ukrainian Their air of confidence and their de­ Russian, something not palatable to party to steer the congress away from Supreme Soviet and with it the pre­ termination to achieve an independent many western Ukrainian activists. confrontation to cooperation with a sidency. The congress accepted an Ukraine is backed by massive popular However, they exhibited even more yet-to-be reformed Communist Party of alternative election law in which all the support. confidence than the western Ukrainians Ukraine. delegates and the presidency would be Two weeks before the congress, on because of their successful strike during It fell upon Mr. Pavlychko, who voted on directly. The delegates' fervor the anniversary of the Stalin-Hitler pact the summer. They are for all practical chaired much of the proceedings, to reached a peak in the discussion over when western Ukraine was "Hberated" proposes in political control of Donbas successfully maneuver the delegates to what to do if the party enacts its by the Red Army, they led large de­ mining towns. Some of the strike com­ soften or reject confrontational resolu­ proposed election law. Despite Mr. monstrations all over western Ukraine. mittees heve quartered themselves in tions. Resolutions which from the party Pavlychko's efforts to delay the vote on The cities of Lviv, Ternopil and Ivano- local party buildings from which they point of view were extreme, were either this issue, the congress voted to call a Frankivske witnessed demonstrations rule their districts. They successfuly sidetracked or voting on them was national strike in Ukraine, if the of­ of over 100,000 people. Of the many intervened at the congress with the delayed in order that an alternative ficially proposed election law is adop­ young delegates from western Ukraine warning that if the Ukrainian nationa­ resolution could be presented by pre­ ted. who took part in the debates, Vasyl list symbols of the blue and yellow flag pared speakers. Outside the three main regional Chervony from Rivne stood out be­ and the trident were adopted, the For example, the resolutions relating groups, the delegates from the cities cause of his gift of expressmg himself, Popular Movement would be rejected to the Chornobyl accident, including which separate the Kiev region from the his political astuteness and combative- by the Russian-speaking Donbas. the holding of a public trial of First Donbas, specifically the towns of Cher­ ness. Secretary Shcherbytsky and other party kassy, Dnipropetrovske, Kremenchuk The Kiev delegates, headed by the leaders, were not put to the vote. The and Poltava, were a distinct group, Donbas delegates flower of the Ukrainian literary and delegates were easily maneuvered to though small. They drew their strength academic intelligentsia, and backed by accept a poetic but empty resolution on from their workplaces. While they have From the other end of Ukraine, the numerous workplaces, had the largest ecology which didn't commit the Po­ adopted the blue and yellow flag and Donbas, came delegations which es­ impact at the conference. It was they pular Movement to any specific action. trident, they, like the Kiev delegates, are sentially consisted of representatives of who had organized the conference, willing to scale down nationalist de­ the coal miners'strike committees. They prepared the program, led the dispa­ Threat of national strike mands on the language question for the were leader by strike leader Petro rate elements in a common direction, sake of close cooperation with the Poberezhny from Donetske. He and were finally elected as its leaders. Only on one issue did Mr. Pavlychko's Donbas miners' strike committees. like the other miners' representatives, It became clear during the pro­ ability to control the fate of resolutions (Continued on page 13) THE UKRAINIAN CHAMBER CHOIR

under the direction of JAROSLAW POLANSKI with participation of ROMAN HAWRAN, singer-composer Canadian - U.S. Tour September 21 - October 17, 1989

SCHEDULE OF APPEARANCES

ROCHESTER, NY - Wednesday, September 27 - 7:30 PM KERHONKSON, NY - Tuesday, October 10 - 7:30 PM Eastridge N.S. Aud., 2350 E. Ridge Rd. - Wednesday, October 11 - 7:30 PM BUFFALO, NY - Thursday, September 28 - 7:00 PM Soyuzivka - Ukr. Nat'l Assn. Estate, Foordmore Rd. McKinley H.S. Aud., 1500 Elmwood Ave. Tickets On Sale in the Gift Shop For Information Call: (914) 626-5641 PARMA HEIGHTS, OH - Friday, September 29 - 7:30 PM Valley Forge H.S. Aud., 9999 Independent Blvd. UNION, NJ - Thursday, October 12 - 7:30 PM Kean College - Wilkin Theatre, Morris Ave. WARREN, MICH. - Saturday, September 30 - 7:00 PM Tickets: "DNIPRO", 698 Sanford Ave., Newark, NJ Fitzgerald H.S. Aud., 23200 Ryan Rd., S 9 Mile Rd. tel. (201) 373-8783 CHICAGO, IL - Sunday, October 1 - 5:00 PM or at the door One hour Before the Performance Lane Tech. H.S. Aud., Western Ave. S Addison St. YONKERS, NY - Friday, October 13 - 7:30 PM So. BOUND BROOK, NJ - Thursday, October 5 - 7:30 PM Saunders H.S. Aud., 145 Palmer Rd. Ukrainian Cultural Center, 135 Davidson Ave. Tickets: DUNWOODIE TRAVEL, 771-A Yonkers Ave., Tickets: Ukrainian Cultural Center, tel. 356-0090 tel. (914) 969-4200 For Info Call: Mr. John Lyszyk, tel. 356-0090 ELM LIQUOR STORE, 126 Elm St., tel. (914) 963-0044 or at the door One Hour Before the Performance LEMKO HALL, 556 Yonkers Ave., tel. (914) 969-3954 or at the door One Hour Before the Performance BOSTON, MASS. - Saturday, October 7 --7:30 PM West Roxbury H.S. Aud., 1205 VFW Parkway PHILADELPHIA, PA - Saturday, October 14 - 7:00 PM Northeast H.S. Aud., Cottman 8. Algon Sts. NEW YORK, NY - Sunday, October 8 - 2:30 PM Tickets: DORA - KOSMOS - DUCELOWYCZ -- Hunter College Aud., 69 St. (bet. Lexington 8, Park) HANUSEY - FANTAZIA Tickets: ARKA CO., 26 1st Ave., tel. (212) 473-3550 or at the door One hour Before the Performance SURMA, HE. 7th St., tel. (212) 477-0729 MOLODE ZYTTIA, 304 E. 9th St., tel. (212) 673-9530 HARTFORD, CT - Sunday, October 15 - 3:00 PM TWARDOWSKI TRAVEL. 18 St. Mark's PI. (212) 475-5583 Bulkeley H.S. Aud., 300 Wethersfield Ave. or at the door One Hour Before the Performance Tickets: SUMA STORE, 961 Wethersfield Ave., CLIFTON, NJ - Sunday, October 8 - 7:30 PM tel. (203) 246-6955 Clifton Senior H.S. Aud., 333 Colfax Ave. For Info Call: Mr. Walter Wasylenko, tel. 644-2729 Tickets: Ukrainian Center Inc.; 240 Hope Ave., SYRACUSE, NY Tuesday, October 17 - 7:00 PM tel. (201) 779-4017 Fowler H.S. Aud., 227 Magnolia St. BOCZNIEWICZ TRAVEL SERV., 10 Bottany Village Sq. W., Tickets: Ukr. Nat'l Home, 1317 W. Fayette St.. CJifton, NJ, tel. (201)478-3826 tel. f315) 478-9272 ^ (tr at the door One hiour Before the Performance or at the door One Hoi/f Before the Performance No. 39 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24, 1989

Popular Movement. Mykhailo Horyn, employees (six); self-employed (six); them. Triumphant... who will chair the Secretariat, repre­ and less than six were students, priests, Among the many slogans loudly (Continued from page 12) sents the toughest strain of the move­ architects, shop employees, actors etc. chanted by the delegates, the one which Finally there were 35 USSR Supreme ment for an independent Ukrainian Two of the delegates were unemployed. in the end prevailed, almost to the republic, and is as combative a poli­ exclusion of all others, was unity. The Soviet deputies who support the Po­ ^ There were 228 members of the tical personahty as they come in the delegates sensed that the potential for pular Movement. These deputies re­ Communist Party and 24 Komsomol Soviet Union. fragmentation was very high on the present all major groups at the congress. members. Statistics on the allegiance of language question, the independence They and the yet-to-be elected deputies On the same level of resoluteness, but the delegates to the various unofficial symbols and the relationship to the to the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet are not political astuteness, is Dmytro groupings was not available. There Communist Party. destined to play a leading role in the Poyizd, a young роИсе detective, who were at least a few dozen members of the near future in what certainly will be a organized the dozens of stewards with Ukrainian Helsinki Union, which is by Freedom of speech is becoming the tumultous period in the political history blue and yellow arm bands who force­ far the best politically organized unoffi­ norm in Ukraine, whether it be at the of Ukraine. fully guarded all the doors of the cial grouping in Ukraine. All its major congress, or on the streets. Yet to come The reformist members of the Com­ congress hall from the mobs which leaders, like Messrs. Lukianenko and is the freedom of the press, the broad­ munist Party, led by Mr. Kravchuk and besieged them. From the podium, Chornovil, were delegates and gave cast media, and the right to organize even more so by Mr. Saliy, will also sounding like a future minister of well-received speeches. political parties. But the first steps in play a pivotal role in the future de­ internal affairs, Mr. Poyizd called for this direction are being taken. velopment of Rukh and the political organizing self-defense teams through­ Among the guests from outside the The congress voted that Rukh should situation. It is certain that at least in the out Ukraine against repressions. Soviet Union, there were representati­ publish its own newspaper, to be called Kiev party apparat there is open op­ ves from Poland, Czechoslovakia and The nine members of the Secre­ Narodna Hazeta, and elected its first position to Mr. Shcherbytsky. But in Rumania. From Poland, Messrs. Mich- tariat, apart from its head Mr. Horyn, editor, Anatoliy Shevchenko. The the regions, especially in the cities of nik and Mokry, the latter a member of received the most votes in the following newspaper is to be printed by the Kharkiv and Odessa, the resistance to the Polish Parliament and a Ukrainian, order: Volodymyr Muliev, Mykola publishing house in Kiev that prints all change among the local party bosses is spoke on the behalf of Solidarity. Porovsky, Odarych, Bohdan Terno- the major newspapers available in very strong. The Odessa party sent a pilsky, Maria Kuzenko, Maria Ante- Surprisingly there was only one guest Ukraine, and where the print workers selected delegation to the congress in niuk, Victor Linchevsky, Vsevolod each from the United States, Canada are supporters of the Popular Movement. opposition to one elected by the mem­ Tskiv and Mr. Poyizd. and Great Britain: Prof. Taras Hun- This, and the possibility of Rukh having bers of the Odessa Rukh. When the A survey of the delegate's back­ czak from the United States, Chrystia its own building in Kiev, was the mandates of the party-appointed de­ grounds was carried out at the con­ Freeland from Canada and Jaroslav carrot that caused even some of the legates were rejected by the Popular gress by the organizers, and the follow­ Koshiw from Great Britain. It is not toughest nationalists to agree to the Movement's mandate committee, ing results were announced: clear why visas were refused to many softening of the congress resolutions. Ukrainian television used this to tell its others from North America who Political realism decided the final audience that the congress was un­ 9 In all, 1,158 delegates were elected wanted to come. outcome of the congress. democratic. For this and other disin­ throughout the regions of Ukraine formation, Ukrainian television was representing 280,000 active members; The Shcherbytsky-controUed news­ The Popular Movement of Ukraine excluded by the delegates from the 1,109 delegates attended the congress. paper, Pravda Ukrainy published a for Perebudova has been born. Time is congress. The largest delegations were from the slanderous article during the congress not on its side, as conservative forces are accusing Prof. Hunczak and Mr. Free- In Kharkiv, while the congress was cities of Kiev, Lviv, Rivne, Ternopil and gathering strength for a counter-re­ taking place, the party bosses staged a Ivano-Frankivske. Three of the 25 land of being enemies of the Soviet formation. The next few months, es­ demonstration against the "nationalist" regions of Ukraine, Crimea, Voroshy- state. This maneuver backfired however pecially the outcome of the republican gathering in Kiev. It is yet to be seen lovhrad and Transcarpathia, didn't as the congress invited the accused to elections, will decide the political future what kind of a popular opposition can hold regional Rukh congresses to elect the podium and enthusiastically greeted of Ukraine for years to come. be organized against Rukh by the re- delegates. trating conservative party leaders. ^ By nationality, 944 were Ukrai­ PUBLIC APPEAL The Congress elected Ivan Drach as nians, 77 Russians, nine Jews, six Poles, its leader for a two-year term. Mr. six Byelorussians, two Armenians, and Recent events in Ukraine have necessitated a further intensificatjon of activities by Drach, though certainly a person of one Korean, Greek, Hungarian, Czech, Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine (AHRU) in order to help the process of freedom to integrity, is no match for politically and Crimean Tatar. The appearance of develop. Active participation in the recent CSCE Paris Conference on the Human Dimension, hardened regional leaders. This is also a Ukrainian-speaking North Korean lobbying our government for a US consulate in Kiev, developing contacts with Ukraine, and true of his assistant, Serhiy Koniev, an living in Ukraine was one of the many sending aid to Ukraine requires funding. articulate and well-liked radical and exotic moments of the Congress. USSR Supreme Soviet deputy from WE ARE APPEALING TO YOU FOR MONEY TO HELP US Dniprodzerzhynske. ^ By profession the delegates were: TO CONTINUE OUR WORK. The two most forceful political per­ engineers (329); teachers (130); aca­ Send all donations to: sonalities are to be found in the elected demics (121); workers (109); cultural AHRU - Americans for Human Rights In Ukraine Secretariat of 10 people who will be workers (104) doctors (48); journalists 43 Midland Place employed full-time to administer the (42); lawyers (25); farmers (16); party Newark, New Jersey 07106 NOTE: Appeal... solutely: nothing binds the spread of The central office of AHRU in Newark, NJ. alone holds and is empowered the Ukrainian word, as well as the to use the tax-exempt status issued by the IRS determination on 12-4-1980 (Continued from page 7) words of all other nations - it is the and 5-5-83. The IRS number for AHRU is 22-2318966. salvation, even for the Russian trampled on for centuries by tsarist Our treasurer at AHRU headquarters is the sole person authorized to language, the indispensable prere­ and Stalinist boots. We stand for certify contributions as tax-exempt. quisite lor its purification and blos­ high state prestige for the Ukrainian For further information, write or call AHRU: soming. language. And what, despite these Tel. number (201) 373-9729 Our brothers, Hungarians, Poles dishonest attacks, do all these aspira­ and Moldavians! We will continue to Fax number (201) 373-4755 tions mean? Only that we are striving stand firmly for your national rights, BOZHENA OLSHANIWSKY, president to realize in the republic the just for the development of your beauti­ Leninist model of national co-exis­ ful cultures on Ukrainian land. tence, to uproot even the smallest signs of Stalinist-Bre/hnevism, which Our brothers, Jews, Byelorussians, brought such misfortune onto all Bulgarians, Germans, Crimean Ta-' nations. We struggle in particular for tars, Greeks, Gagauz, Gypsies, As­ СОЮЗІВКА Ф SOYUZtVKA the Ukrainian language - it has syrians and other nations! National become and remains too costly for rebirth in Ukraine for you, who were A Yeav RounJ Report Ukrainians to defend their own scorned in the years of Stalinism, has dignity and honor without appearing only begun.Therfore we stand fully as they are seen in obviously laugh­ and absolutely in solidarity with you. THE GIFT SHOP at SOYUZIVKA able fabrications, that "they aspire to We wish you all the best. ' Ukrainianize everybody." For every is open all year round. nation - its own language, for every Dear fellow countrymen! ТоЛ Gifts for all occasions at very low prices. gether with the multinational family/ , nation - its own school. This is the Largest selection in the area. position of the Popular Movement of the republic, support and spread/ for Perebudova. the activity of the Movement оЛ DO YOUR CHRISTMAS SHOPPING EARLY. Ukraine for Perebudova! Rebuke the N MANAGEMENT OF SOYUZIVKA Our brothers, Russians! Can we dishonest distortions of the pro-^ permit that your beautiful language, grams, goals of the Rukh, which are( besides serving a noble unifying spread by the bureaucratic-official СОЮЗІВКА 9 SOYUZIVKA mission, be also the means of apparat that remains intact since the pushing to a secondary place other days of stagnation. Create more new nations' languages? Can we remain at Rukh centers. peace when it is distorted even Remember - the fate of perebu­ \^\^va\n\an IXI^tloncil /Xs-s-oci^tlon trr^t^Jite further by the pitiful ''surzhyk," dova in Ukraine is in the hands of the PoorJmore Ro^J Ker-konkfon, New Y'o-k 12440 which has been substituted for the nations who inhabit it; it is in our Russian langu^^ge'' We declare re­ hands. 914-626-5641 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24. 1989 No. 39

Ukrainian SSR. Signed by 38 USSR out, with reference to Estonia," the parliamenl.) Dispute... people's deputies, the letter makes the consequences of preparing electoral In addition, opposing voices have (Continued from page 2) following recommendations concerning laws "in haste" and with irresponsibi­ lately been raised within the party wl о does not satisfy the local bureau­ the electoral law: that the principles of lity. apparatus. The Sevastopil City Party cratic apparatus/' Suggestions have "one person, one vote" prevail, there­ The ultimatum was, in fact, probably Committee released a document been made to change the wording to fore no allocation of seats to public a tactical mistake - it is rather early in amounting to a preliminary campaign candidates whose programs "advocate organizations; direct elections to the the game to start brandishing the threat platform in which it objected to the changing the constitutions of the USSR Ukrainian Supreme Soviet and to the of strikes and boycotts, especially election of people's deputies from the and the Ukrainian republic by force" or post of president of the republic; no coming on the heels of the Donbas work public organizations and called for who otherwise call for actions that are single-candidate elections'; and no stoppages. multi-candidate balloting for chairmen criminally punishable. interference from the election commis­ By publishing the texts of both open of Soviets at all levels. letters in the pages of Radianska U- Charges of foul play have also been sions in the candidate selections pro­ The debate in Ukraine over the kraina and making it plain that the levelled against Article 38 of the parHa- cess. mechanics of the electoral laws and Supreme Soviet is ready and willing to mentary election law, according to constitutional amendments raises Among the better-known signatories open the matter of its draft to public which a candidate must live or work in several important points. First, the to the open letter were, in addition to discussion, the Ukrainian legislators the district in which he is running for Interregional Group from Ukraine has Messrs. Cherniak and Yavorivsky, made the Interregional Group appear to election. In this respect the republican the makings of an influential bloc of Rostyslav Bratun (Lviv), a fellow Rukh be comparatively amateurish politi­ law would markedly differ from the all- opposition in Ukrainian politics, all the member, Roman Fedoriv (Lviv), editor cians. Mr. Sorochyk was also upbraid­ union law. Article 38 makes an excep­ more so since it gathers together of the journal Zhovten and Russian poet ed in other media sources. tion for those '4vhose activity covers the Yevgeny Yevtushenko (elected in Khar- people's deputies from many parts of territory of the republic, an oblast or a kiv). The republican media has, indeed, let the republic and of backgrounds city.'" Critics have been quick to point any number of citizens sound off on ranging from intellectual to workers" It is quite interesting to note that the out that this appears to be an escape what they dislike about the draft elec­ circles. names of deputies from the Donetske hatch for high-level authorities who tion laws. For instance, Radianska region also appear on the letter: Ana- might arrange "easy" elections for Ukraina printed on its front page a The group, in turn, may well streng­ toliy Saunin, who played a key role in themselves in sleepy agricultural dis­ letter from a physician saying: then the position and authority of the presenting the case of the striking tricts where the level of political acti­ '\..the chairman of the Supreme Popular Movement of Ukraine for Donbas miners to the USSR Supreme vism is low. Soviet of the Ukrainian SSR should not Perbudova. Soviet, and A. Boyko, who gave a brief be chosen by the Congress but by the Second, the group's first exer­ The provision that has drawn the but pointed speech at the Congress of entire people of Ukraine from amongst cise in political muscle-flexing - most ire, however, concerns the right of People's Deputies on the need to defend a choice of candidates put forward by the open letter to the Supreme Soviet public organizations to elect people's the nation's supreme body of power enterprises,...public organizations and and Mr. Sorochyk's commentary - deputies, as reflected in both the pro­ from the apparat. Also among the by petitions. ... may have been a risky maneuver, but at signatories is Serhiy Koniev (Dniprod- posed constitutional amendments and ''According to the draft law on least it brought the public's attention to the electoral law (Articles 1 and 18). zerzhynske), an intriguing Rukh activist the group's existence; the well-attended in Ukraine's industrial heartland and a elections, the highest organ of power is Twenty-five percent of a total of 600 the [republican] Congress of People's meeting on September 2 demonstrated seats in the republican parliament are staunch supporter of the Baltic popular that this bloc of deputies can already fronts. Deputies. But do we need a congress in reserved for deputies from the Commu­ our republic? Many people feel that we muster a crowd. nist Party of Ukraine (20 seats), trade In an accompanying commentary to do ^ not. We should elect a Supreme Third, the careful scrutinizing that unions (20), republican Komsomol (20), the open letter, Yuriy Sorochyk - an Soviet, not a Congress." the draft laws have undergone over the women's councils (10) and so forth. Afghan veteran who represents the city Other signs have emerged that the past month signifies that Ukrainians More than one commentator has of Lviv in the Congress of People's Ukrainian authorities will give serious may settle for no less than genuinely raised questions about the utility of Deputies - put the Ukrainian govern­ consideration to changing those parts of democratic elections. In a republic allocating seats to women's and vete­ ment on notice that it could face strikes the draft electoral law that are least frequently termed the heartland of rans' organizations, in particular, due to and a boycott of the elections if it appreciated by the public, although stagnation, democracy could have the insignificant role they play in public refused to accept for consideration an whether they will follow the example of devastating results for the party led by life. The Interregional Group from alternative law on elections that was Byelorussia, Kazakhstan and other Mr. Shcherbytsky. Ukraine has been especially vocal about being drafted by the Interregional republics and dispense with the Con­ the privilege granted to the public Group from Ukraine. Mr. Sorochyk gress remains to be seen. organizations, arguing that this pro­ noted that a republic-wide rally was 1. Several commentators have recom­ Addressing the September 2 rally in vides a useful means of stacking the planned for September 2 in connection mended that the electoral law specifically Kiev, the new first secretary of the city's de:k against reformist candidates and with the presentation of the alternative state that two or more candidates must party committee, Anatol Kornienko, contend tor one seat if the election is to be deputies — an allegation that has also draft to the Presidium of the Ukrainian went as far as to say that the alternative valid. As currently formulated, the draft law b( Ш made with respect to the all-union Supreme Soviet. leaves open the possibility of single-candi­ lav. draft devised by the Interregional The Supreme Soviet responded with Group contained some rational propo­ date slates. Numerous other objections have \ virtually unprecedented moment in an open letter of its own to the Inter­ sals and that he supported the idea of been raised to points in the draft law that have not been dealt with here. th republic's political life took place on regional Group, condemning Mr. Soro- jettisoning the right of public organiza­ 2. The Ukrainian press has made a point A gust 15, when the Lviv Komsomol chyk's "ultimatum" and resort to the tions to occupy one-quarter of the seats of drawing attention to the fact that the draft рг ЗЄГ Leninska Molod published an strike threat, charging that several of in the republican Congress. (This would law does not "discriminate'against voters or 0| en letter from the Interregional the propositions contained in the letter not make the Ukrainian law unique - potential candidates on the basis of length of G cup's adherents in Ukraine to depu- signed by the 38 deputies contradicted no seats have been allocated to these residence in Ukraine, as does the Estonian tif s of the Supreme Soviet of the the Soviet Constitution, and pointing organizations in the Russian SFSR version.

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September 24 ton, D.C. 20008. For room reserva­ PREVIEW OF EVENTS tions at The Hotel Washington call NEW YORK: The External Repre­ the hotel directly, (800) 424-9540, sentation of the Ukrainian Helsinki September 30 please call the museum at (216) 781- and ask for special TWG rates: SI20 Union invites the public to a meeting 4329 weekdays, 9 a.m. to noon. The single/SI35 double per night. TWG with Mykola Horbal, a leading PASSAIC, N.J.: A dance to the museum is located at 1202 Kenil- and the Ukrainian American Bar member of the Ukrainian Helsinki tunes of Dunai from Canada will worth Ave. Association will also hold a benefit Union in Kiev and participant in the take place at 9 p.m. at the Ukrainian gala for the TWG Fellowship Fund recent founding congress of the Center, 240 Hope Ave. For table NEW YORK: The Plast sorority and the UABA Scholarship Fund on Popular Movement of Ukraine for reservations or more information Plast Stezhi invite the public to the Saturday, October 7, beginning with Perebudova, at 5 p.m. in the Ukrai­ call (201) 772-3344. opening of an exhibition of water- cocktails at 6:30 p.m., dinner at 7 nian National Home, 140. Second colors and oil paintings by Anatole p.m. and dance at 9:30 p.m. at The Ave. Mr. Horbal, a former political WHIPPANY, N.J.: Registration for Kolomayets at 1 p.m. in the Gallery Hotel Washington. The black-tie prisoner, and his wife, Olha Stoko- Ukrainian folk dancing for children, of the Ukrainian Artists Association event will feature music by Lidan. telna, will have arrived at New York's taught by Roman Strocky, will be of America, 136 Second Ave., fourth Banquet tickets are S75 per person, JFK International Airport on Satur­ held at 2 p.m. in the hall of St. John's floor. The exhibit is scheduled to run S45 for adults for dance only, and S30 day afternoon, September 23. Also Ukrainian Catholic Church, Route through Saturday, October 7. Gallery for students for dance only. For more taking part in the meeting will be 10 (eastbound) at South. Jefferson hours are: 6-8 p.m. on weeknights, 10 information call Daria Stec, (202) Nadia Svitlychna and Mykola Ru- Road. Parents are asked to attend a.m. - 8 p.m. on Saturdays, 1 - 8 p.m. 362-6862, evenings. denko of the Executive Committee of with participating children. Mr. on Sundays. the UHU's External Representation. Strocky wil divide the children into groups at this time and also provide October 6-8 October 7 KERHONKSON, N.Y.: The Ker- more information. honkson chapter of the Ukrainian CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Phila­ WOONSOCKET, R.L: The Ukrai. American Coordinating Council will EAST HANOVER, N.J.: The found­ telic and Numismatic Society will nian community of Woonsocket, hold a Ukrainian festival, comme­ ing congress of the Rukh will be the host UKRAINPEX '89 at the Ukrai­ R.L, will celebrate the 40th anniver­ morating the 175th anniversary of topic of a special meeting, open to the nian Village Cultural Center, 2247 sary of Ukrainian emigration to the Taras Shevchenko's birth, at the public, of the Ukrainian American W. Chicago Ave. The exhibition will United States with a dinner/dance at UNA estate, Soyuzivka, beginning at Professionals and Businesspersons feature a full range of traditional and 6:30 p.m. at the Bocce Club, 226 St. noon. Admission will be SI per Association of New York and New topical exhibits. Admission is free. Louis Ave. Music will be provided by person, including parking. Children Jersey. The evening will feature Dealers will be on hand offering a Alex Chudolij. Tickets must be under age 12 may enter free. comments by an eyewitness. Prof. wide assortment of Ukrainian and purchased in advance at S20 per Taras Hunczak, as well as video adult and S10 per child. Proceeds will September 29 East European postage stamps and presentations of recent demonstra­ postal history, as well as, other benefit the United Ukrainian Ameri­ NEWARK, N.J.: Americans for tions in Ukraine. Cocktails are at 7 collectibles. Additional information, can Relief Committee. For tickets Human Rights in Ukraine will host p.m., and the meeting begins prompt­ dealer inquiries and a prospectus/ ex­ contact Olga Kun Santos, (508) 222- "A Report from Ukraine,'4he first of ly at 8 p.m. at the Ramada Inn, hibit entry form can be obtained 9972, or Jaroslaw Bilyj, (401) 353- a Friday night series of informative Route 10 (westbound). Donation: from Peter Bylen, UPNS Chicago 6486. evenings, at 7:30 p.m. in St. John the S5. Chapter, P.O. Box 411238, Chicago, Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church 111. 60641-1238. October 7-December 9 hall, 719 Sandford Ave. This even­ October 1 ing will feature Dr. Taras Hunczak, NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Mu­ history professor at Rutgers Univer­ CLEVELAND: The Ukrainian Mu­ RALEIGH, N.C.: The fourth annual seum will offer an embroidery course sity and editor of Suchasnist, who seum-Archives will open an exhibit International Festival of Raleigh will every Saturday, 1-3:30 p.m. for eight was the only Ukrainian from the commemorating the 175th anniver­ be held at the Raleigh Civic Center, weeks. Starting from the basic cross United States who participated in the sary of the birth of Ukraine's na­ downtown. The Lyman dance en­ stitch for beginners or advancing to September 8-10 founding congress of tional bard, Taras Shevchenko. The semble will be the featured perfor­ little-known stitches and intricate the Popular Movement of Ukraine opening reception will take place at mers, sponsored by Southern Ukrai­ cut-work techniques, students will for Perebudova, or Rukh. Prof. 2-6 p.m.. The museum, which has a nians. A cultural exhibit and craft also explore the history and evolu­ Hunczak will describe his expe­ large collection of Shevchenkiana, demonstrations are also planned. tion of the styles, techniques, colors, riences at this historic event. A wine will feature this exhibit throughout Festival hours will be: 8-11 p.m. on threads and fabrics used traditionally and cheese social will follow the the month of October. Exhibit hours Friday, 10:30 a.m. - 11 a.m. on in various regions of Ukraine. The question and answer period. For are weekdays, 9 a.m. - noon; Satur­ Saturday, and noon - 6 p.m. on course is open to adults and children more information t:all AHRU, (201) days, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.;and Sundays, Sunday. For more information call over age 10. The fee is S45 for adults, 373-9729. 1-5 p.m. For more information. Paul A. Wasylkevych, (919) 839- 8962. S40 for seniors and students over age 16, and free for children ages lOto 16. WASHINGTON: The Washington Members of the museum are eligible Group, an association of Ukrainian for a 15 percent discount. The mu­ AIWVUAL American professionals, will hold its seum is located at 203 Second Ave. 1989 Leadership Conference, For more information and registra­ "Changes in Ukraine: Assessment tion call the museum, (212) 228-0110. UKRAINIAN and Response," at The Hotel Wash­ ington, Pennsylvania Avenue at 15th October 12 FESTIVAL Street, here this weekend. The confe­ rence will begin with a TWG recep­ TORONTO: Dr. Maxim Tarnawsky tion at 8 p.m. in the Parkview Room. of Toronto University's Slavic lan­ Admission to the conference is S60 guages and literatures department SUNDAY, OCTOBER 1, 1989 for TWG members, S75 for non- will present a lecture on 'Tidmo- 12 NOON - 6 P.M. members, S50 for students and senior hylnyi s Last Novel," 4-6 p.m., in citizens, including brunch, S25 for Robarts Library 4049, University of Manor Junior College students and seniors without brunch. Toronto. The lecture is part of the Fox Chase Road^ Forrest Avenue - Jenkintown, PA Registrations must be received by Toronto Seminar in Ukrainian Stu­ September 29 by Laryssa Chopivsky, dies. For more information call (416) master craftsmen demonstrations 3624 BrandywineSt. NW, Washing­ 978-3332. traditional folk costumes, crafts exhibit demonstrations of folk arts and crafts у The PershI Stezhi programs of folk dance, music and songs Plast Group in New York cordially invites you ^ ''yarmarok^' - market of folk craft items to attend an ' ethnic foods: holubtsi, pryohy, kowbasa EXHIBIT OF OILS AND WATERCOLORS FREE PARKING by ADMISSION: FOR DIRECTIONS Anatole Kolomayets ^300 ADULTS OR INFORMATION The opening will be held Ч.00 CHILDREN CALL (215) 885-2360 on Sunday, October 1, 1989 at 1 P.M. Gallery hours are Sunday, October і IN CASE OF RAIN THE FESTIVAL from 1 to 8 p.m. Weekdays from б to 8 p.m. WILL TAKE PLACE INDOORS. On Saturday, October 7, the last day of the exhibit, Shepherd the gaifery wiii be open from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.