INSIDE: • Arseniy Yatsenyuk’s possible routes to the presidency – page 3. • Is Moscow declaring a cold war against historians? – page 6. • USCAK Canada wins international soccer tournament – page 13.

THEPublished U byKRAINIAN the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW associationEEKLY Vol. LXXVII No.23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 $1/$2 in Ukrainian Journalists of North America Forces of Yanukovych, Tymoshenko meet at conference at Soyuzivka on the brink of forming a coalition by Zenon Zawada for economic stabilization,” Ms. Press Bureau Tymoshenko told the June 3 Cabinet of Ministers meeting. “And I’d like for us to KYIV – Ukraine’s two largest political continue to work the way we have in forces, the Party of Regions of Ukraine these difficult conditions. But I would and the Bloc, are want for this work to occur in political reportedly on the brink of forming a long- comfort, with the political unity of all term coalition government capable of political forces in Parliament.” amending the Constitution of Ukraine to The coalition is also recruiting the allow the Parliament, instead of the peo- Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc, a centrist politi- ple, to select Ukraine’s next president. cal force, reportedly making the alluring While leaders are in intense negotia- offer of allowing Mr. Lytvyn to remain as tions over the coalition’s conditions, the Rada chair for six more years, reported key provisions involve electing Viktor Ukrayinska Pravda, an authoritative web- Yanukovych to a 10-year term as presi- site that has reported many significant dent and holding the next parliamentary leaks of information. election in 2014, allowing Ms. The prospect of a coalition of Ukraine’s Tymoshenko to remain as prime minister biggest political forces – representing the throughout, Ukrayinska Pravda reported. nation’s biggest business interests, as well Leaders of both forces appealed to the as policies that are largely indifferent to public throughout the week to support the and culture – ignited Daria Kish grand coalition, declaring that it will fury and panic among the nation’s right- Participants of the conference of Ukrainian Journalists of North America. bring critical stability amidst a devastated wing forces, which called upon the economy and political gridlock. Since Ukrainian people to protest. KERHONKSON, N.Y. – After an eight- “We have convened here on this parcel of September, the has lan- President said he year hiatus, Ukrainian journalists and media Ukrainian land at Soyuzivka in order to guished, unable to pass much legislation wouldn’t allow any constitutional amend- producers of North America met at a confer- define the mission and methods of our ongo- or approve a finance or foreign affairs ment transferring the power to elect the ence at Soyuzivka, the Ukrainian Heritage ing work. Do we wish to continue acting as minister. Center of the Ukrainian National Association one association, or is there a desire to work “We have today the first shoots of hope (Continued on page 4) (UNA), on May 15-17 and decided to reac- independently in Canada and the U.S.? Are tivate their professional association under we able – and by what means – to encour- the name Ukrainian Journalists of North age the Ukrainian diaspora toward further America. community development? Are we able – Security Service of Ukraine launches The following Ukrainian news media and by what means – to affect the image of outlets were represented: the newspapers Ukraine at this time when it is constantly Svoboda, The Ukrainian Weekly, America, being besmirched by the Russian mass criminal investigation into Holodomor The Sower, National Tribune (U.S.), Meest media?” The participants focused on these by Zenon Zawada lions of . and The New Pathway (Canada); the maga- issues during their weekend discussions. Special investigative groups are cur- zines Our Life (U.S.) and Our Way The session dedicated to organizational Kyiv Press Bureau rently operating throughout the 17 oblasts (Canada); the Kontakt radio and television issues established the name of the newly KYIV – The Security Service of Ukraine of the former Ukrainian Soviet Socialist network and the “Svitohliad” television pro- revived organization as Ukrainian Journalists (SBU) on May 22 launched a criminal Republic devastated by the Holodomor to gram (Canada); the radio programs of North America (in Ukrainian: Spilka investigation into the Holodomor of prepare evidence, such as testimonies and “Ukrainian Wave,” (U.S.), “Prometheus” Ukrayinskykh Zhurnalistiv Pivnichnoyi 1932-1933 with the goal of investigating documents, for criminal prosecution in and “Song of Ukraine” (Canada); the Ameryky). It was decided that the organiza- and legally establishing the crime, and pros- Ukraine, said Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, Ukrainian section of Radio Canada tion will convene annually for a general ecuting those who organized the Famine- the SBU chair. International; the Maidan Internet journal; meeting, while conferring via the Internet at Genocide that resulted in the deaths of mil- and the InfoUkes Internet site. The group of least a couple of times per month. “Ukraine has collected enough testimo- 20 participants also included free-lance jour- Elected to head the UJNA were: Jurij nies to launch a criminal investigation on the nalists and writers affiliated with the Klufas, president; Roma Hadzewycz, Famine artificially created by the Bolshevik Ukrainian American Veterans and Myroslava Rozdolska, Maria Klymchak regime, which led to the mass destruction of Americans for Human Rights in Ukraine. (U.S.), Oksana Bashuk-Hepburn, Volodymyr the civilian population,” he said during a The convention was organized by Jurij Kish and Olha Vovnysh (Canada), executive May 25 meeting with a Ukrainian World Klufas of the Kontakt TV network and board members. Congress (UWC) delegation led by Oleksander Kharchenko of Radio Canada The conference adopted several resolu- Australian Stefan Romaniw, the executive International. tions. One was to issue an appeal to the secretary. Guests at the conference were Vasyl president of Ukraine about the need to estab- The SBU’s announcement marked a legal Ilashchuk and Andriy Cherniuk from Kyiv, lish a National Information Center. Another milestone in Ukraine, where prosecuting the the president and vice-president, respective- was to urge U.S. President Barack Obama to crimes of the Soviet government was an ly, of the National Television Company of visit Ukraine at the time of his journey to impossible task just five years ago because Ukraine, who spoke about the extremely Russia, noting the vital need to support of former President Leonid Kuchma’s disin- difficult process of Ukrainianizing the Ukraine on its path to Euro-Atlantic integra- terest in doing so. broadcast airwaves in Ukraine. tion. The UJNA also expressed its opinion In its investigation, the SBU is pursuing The agenda included discussions on the on the John Demjanjuk case, seeing it as a criminal charges based on the law passed by role of the Ukrainian media in the commu- case of double jeopardy. Another resolution Parliament in November 2006 that recog- nity, “Fourth Wave” emigration issues, use was adopted to write to Canadian Prime nized the Holodomor as genocide against Zenon Zawada of the Ukrainian language, development of a Minister Stephen Harper, thanking him for the Ukrainian people, as well as Article 442 proper image of Ukraine in the world, mod- Canada’s recognition of the Ukrainian Security Service of Ukraine Chair of Ukraine’s Criminal Code, which outlaws ern electronic media and journalistic ethics, Holodomor as genocide and protesting the Valentyn Nalyvaichenko announced the acts of genocide, Mr. Nalyvaichenko said. as well as organizational matters. launch of a criminal investigation into Opening the conference, Mr. Klufas said: (Continued on page 9) the Holodomor. (Continued on page 18) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 No. 23 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS

Yushchenko seeks to revive New U.S. ambassador by the fall “As before, we are conducting such con- sultations with all parliamentary forces. If his political fortunes KYIV – A new ambassador of the a decision on the coalition is taken, such United States to Ukraine may be appoint- a decision should be discussed at a meet- ed before the end of the summer, and by Taras Kuzio of staff’s orders when placing Ukrainian ing of the party’s political council,” Mr. there are several candidates for the post, politicians and state officials under surveil- Yefremov said. Verkhovna Rada Eurasia Daily Monitor whose names have not been disclosed, lance – including the deputy head of the Chairman Volodymyr Lytvyn said he does said James Pettit, U.S. chargé d’affaires The resignation of the Ukrainian prosecutor’s office, Renat Kuzmin (www. not rule out the possibility of setting up ad interim to Ukraine, at a briefing. He President Viktor Yushchenko’s chief of staff pravda.com.ua, May 12). The prosecutor’s such a coalition. “I think that there will strongly denied the idea the United States Viktor Baloha has long been expected office had instructed the SBU and Internal be something,” he added, according to would not hurry to name a new ambassa- (www.pravda.com.ua, May 16, 18). He Affairs Ministry to use force if necessary, to news reports of June 1. (Ukrinform) dor to Ukraine because of the uncertain issued a strongly worded attack on Mr. bring Mr. Durdynets to justice. He has since political situation there. He said the delay President would welcome new coalition Yushchenko as having failed to implement fled and has been placed on an Interpol in naming a new envoy is due to the fact his 2004 election promises, and therefore wanted list. Another Mr. Baloha loyalist, the that the new U.S. administration recently KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko had no right to stand for a second term SBU deputy head Anatolii Pavlenko, might assumed office. He added, that new would welcome a new coalition in the (www.edc.org.ua, May 19). Moreover, he also be charged for conducting illegal sur- ambassadors have not yet been named to Parliament, if it’s goal is to make the had lobbied for Mr. Yushchenko to support veillance operations. many other countries. On May 18 Verkhovna Rada’s work more efficient, Party of Regions leader ’s Mr. Baloha clearly viewed the court order the president’s representative in the candidacy. President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine as an indirect attack on himself, and felt Verkhovna Rada, Ihor Popov, told a Mr. Yushchenko did not support Mr. met with U.S. Ambassador William betrayed that Mr. Yushchenko had not inter- Conciliatory Council meeting on June 1. Baloha’s strategy to disband Parliament, Taylor on the occasion of the completion vened to support “his man,” Mr. Durdynets. “If a new coalition is set up to increase since it lacked a coalition majority (only 40 of his mission in Ukraine. (Ukrinform) He also warned on local Zakarpattia state the Verkhovna Rada’s work efficiency, out of 72 Our Ukraine-People’s Self Defense television on May 17 that, if he was the next Tymoshenko, Yanukovych work on coalition and we see how many bills are planned [OU-PSD] deputies joined the coalition). On target, he intended to reveal damaging inside for this plenary week, certainly the presi- May 22 in an interview on Inter television, information on Mr. Yushchenko. KYIV – According to a June 1 report dent and the society will welcome this,” Mr. Yushchenko again reiterated that “his The Ukrainian political consultant Vasyl in the online publication Ukrayinska Mr. Popov underscored. At the same time, faction” (OU-PSD) was not a member of Baziv said he believes that Mr. Baloha pos- Pravda, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko Mr. Popov said he hopes that the the coalition. The Constitutional Court ruled sesses substantial “kompromat” on President and the leader of the opposition Party of Parliament will not take anti-Constitu- on May 12 that the presidential elections Yushchenko, and that his resignation will Regions of Ukraine, Viktor Yanukovych, tional steps and will not prolong the will be held on January 17, and not in have serious repercussions within Ukrainian have come to a preliminary agreement on authority of the existing Parliament. October, for which Parliament had previous- the draft of a document regarding the cre- politics (www.zik.com.ua, May 18). (Ukrinform) ly voted. According to Minister of Justice A Presidential Secretariat insider told the ation of a broad coalition, as well as a Mykola Onyschuk, this ruled out the pro- Eurasia Daily Monitor (EDM) that as chief text of a new Constitution. The latest YTB, PRU call for broad coalition posal to hold simultaneous presidential and wording of the draft agreement envisages of staff, Mr. Baloha had developed a close KYIV – The parliamentary elections in October. Mr. relationship with the two rival wings within joint actions by the Yulia Tymoshenko Baloha had attempted to enter the Verkhovna Bloc and the Party of Regions until 2024, (YTB) and the Party of Regions of the Party of Regions: the old guard Ukraine (PRU) are inviting other parlia- Rada in order to secure immunity before the led by the “ideologist” Borys Kolesnikov, a including participation in parliamentary mentary factions into a “broad coalition.” presidential elections. close associate of the oligarch Rinat elections as a single bloc. The draft This call was made in June 2 speeches in The situation rapidly deteriorated for Mr. Akhmetov, and the “gas lobby” linked to Constitution provides for election of the Parliament by PRU member Dmytro Baloha on May 12 when a Kyiv court ruled RosUkrEnergo (RUE) co-owner Dmytro president in the Parliament and the exten- Tabachnyk and YTB faction leader Ivan that the deputy head of the Security Service Firtash. sion of the authority of the present Kyrylenko. Mr. Tabachnyk said a “broad of Ukraine (SBU), Tyberia Durdynets, could The presidential insider told EDM that Verkhovna Rada until 2014. (Ukrinform) be lawfully arrested and his office and home coalition” is not a “two-faction union, as since January 2008 “Mr. Baloha has been searched. Mr. Durdynets was a close ally of YTB chair denies negotiations political outsiders name it,” adding, one of the most ardent guardians of RUE Mr. Baloha from his home region of “Naturally, the Party of Regions and the interests in its clash with Prime Minister KYIV – The Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc Zakarpattia. It is widely believed that Mr. YTB, as the factions having the constitu- (YTB) is not conducting any negotiations Durdynets had acted under the former chief (Continued on page 21) tional majority of the votes, must under- with the Party of Regions of Ukraine take the bulk of responsibility before vot- (PRU) on the creation of a new coalition, ers and this country for solving the crisis said the YTB faction’s chairman in the and creating an effective coalition and Verkhovna Rada, Ivan Kyrylenko. The government. But other parliamentary fac- President Yushchenko accepts deputy chairman of the PRU, Oleksander tions should be drawn in this coalition, Yefremov, said his party continues to con- too.” The move toward consolidation of resignation of Viktor Baloha duct negotiations on setting up a new coalition with all parliamentary forces. (Continued on page 14) by Pavel Korduban of the presidential election. The president Eurasia Daily Monitor suggested that Mr. Baloha might play a role in his election campaign (Delo, May Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko 19). THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY FOUNDED 1933 has launched a major reshuffle of his Mr. Yushchenko tried to downplay the team ahead of the upcoming presidential extent of conflict between himself and An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., election and a possible early parliamenta- Mr. Baloha. The vice-chair of the a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. ry election. 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(Continued on page 22) No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 3 NEWS ANALYSIS: Yatsenyuk’s three possible routes to the presidency by Taras Kuzio access through Ukraine’s popular television They could agree, for example, that if Ms. seems to have none.” In an election cam- RFE/RL channel Inter, as is Victor Pinchuk (who has Tymoshenko wins the second round, she paign, Mr. Yatsenyuk will have to state what admitted financing Mr. Yatsenyuk) through would appoint Mr. Yatsenyuk prime minis- he stands for. Arseniy Yatsenyuk, a former chairman of ICTV, STB and Novyi Kanal. Ukrainian ter. On the other hand, if Mr. Yatsenyuk Secondly, his new Change Front party the Verkhovna Rada and a former foreign analysts have long noticed a close associa- wins, he would keep Ms. Tymoshenko on as has no regional structures, so Mr. Yatsenyuk affairs minister of Ukraine, turns 35 on May tion between Messrs. Firtash and Yatsenyuk, prime minister. will be reliant on state-administrative 22, clearing the way for him to run as a can- whose popularity is described as a “televi- Together, Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr. resources provided by oblast governors. didate in the January 2010 presidential elec- sion project.” Yatsenyuk could create an unbeatable These might be available in some regions, tions. Now it is time for him to begin con- In the 2002 elections, Mr. Pinchuk sup- “dream team” that could be a potentially but not everywhere, as Ms. Tymoshenko’s sidering his campaign tactics. ported another TV project – the Winter Crop powerful coalition in support of the change Fatherland and Mr. Yanukovych’s Party of One option is to agree to receive a poi- Generation party (KOP) – to take votes and reforms that Ukrainians were promised Regions have the most developed party soned chalice from the unpopular current away from Mr. Yushchenko’s Our Ukraine. in the Orange Revolution. This dream team structures in Ukraine. Viktor Baloha was a president, Viktor Yushchenko, by being Another young challenger, former Defense could be bolstered by Hryhorii Nemyria as staunch opponent of Ms. Tymoshenko (who tipped as his successor. This would mean an Minister Anatoliy Grytsenko, has seen his foreign affairs minister, Mr. Grytsenko as saw in Mr. Yatsenyuk a way to block her agreement under which Mr. Yushchenko support stagnate, in part because of his more National Security and Defense Council sec- election), but his replacement as presidential would not run (because, with just 4 percent limited access to television. retary, and a Grytsenko protege as defense chief of staff is likely to be less so inclined. support, according to recent polls, he has lit- minister. Ukraine’s Euro-Atlantic integration Third, support for nationalism is growing, Orange “dream team” tle chance of winning) or, alternatively, he would be assisted by the fact that this would as Ukrainians are disillusioned with estab- would run but would not campaign against A second option for Mr. Yatsenyuk would be the first Ukrainian government that had lishment politicians and fearful of the global Mr. Yatsenyuk. be, as Rada Vice-Chairman Mykola three English-speakers: Messrs. Yatsenyuk, economic crisis. The populist-nationalist The Yushchenko camp’s near-pathologi- Tomenko, a Tymoshenko bloc member, has Nemyria, and Hrytsenko. Svoboda swept the March 18 Ternopil cal dislike of Prime Minister Yulia proposed, to negotiate a deal with Ms. Mr. Yatsenyuk’s third choice would be to Oblast elections. Mr. Yatsenyuk’s ethnic ori- Tymoshenko does not mean that Ms. Tymoshenko. The aim would be to prevent reject President Yushchenko’s poisoned gins could be used by political “technolo- Tymoshenko would not continue to remain an inter-Orange conflict between the two chalice, refuse to do a deal with Prime gists” resorting to “black” public relations, prime minister in the event of her not being leading Orange candidates (Ms. Minister Tymoshenko, and instead cam- or dirty tricks. elected president. Tymoshenko and Mr. Yatsenyuk ) that could paign independently. This path would be the Fourth, Mr. Yatsenyuk can no longer Ukraine’s Constitution does not insist on facilitate Mr. Yanukovych’s election victory. most difficult, as every presidential candi- count on public support by standing above new parliamentary coalitions or a new gov- Mr. Yatsenyuk has ruled out any deals, date needs financial and media resources. intra-elite squabbling, which has been one ernment following a presidential election. but this could change if he does not make it This strategy would be unlikely to give of two reasons (the other being the “televi- By supporting Yatsenyuk and Party of into the second round of presidential voting Mr. Yatsenyuk a good election result that he sion project”) for his dramatic rise in popu- Regions head Viktor Yanukovych, the and Ms. Tymoshenko seeks an endorsement could then use to negotiate a position for larity. An anti-Ms. Tymoshenko strategy Presidential Secretariat might prevent Ms. from him in the second round. himself. Mr. Grytsenko will be competing would be negative, not positive, which Tymoshenko’s election as president, but it Mr. Tomenko points out that Ms. with Mr. Yatsenyuk for third place in the would dent his ability to pursue the analogy would still likely have to continue contend- Tymoshenko and Mr. Yatsenyuk are com- presidential elections and Mr. Yatsenyuk’s of a “Ukrainian Obama.” ing with her as prime minister. peting for the same Orange voters in west- support has plateaued at 12-14 percent – At this point, it is impossible to predict Yushchenko ally and RosUkrEnergo co- ern and central Ukraine, whereas Mr. mostly Our Ukraine voters disillusioned which of the three main candidates will win owner Dmytro Firtash is providing media Yanukovych has no powerful electoral com- with Mr. Yushchenko. Ukraine’s presidential election. And that is a petitors in the eastern and southern parts of good thing – Ukraine is definitely not Taking a stand Taras Kuzio is a senior fellow of the country. Communist Party leader Petro Russia. Ukrainian studies at the University of Symonenko will never mount a serious chal- In addition to his flat ratings, Mr. Toronto, adjunct research professor at lenge to Mr. Yanukovych. Yatsenyuk faces four other challenges. Copyright 2008, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted the Institute of European and Russian Mr. Tomenko rightly believes that it First, as Ukrainian media have increas- with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ Studies at Carleton University, and edi- would be better for Mr. Yatsenyuk and Ms. ingly noted, Mr. Yatsenyuk has been con- Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, tor of the bimonthly “Ukraine Analyst.” Tymoshenko to negotiate a deal before the spicuous in not stating what he stands for. A Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org. (See The views expressed in this commentary election by agreeing to divide the presidency former Yushchenko supporter said, http://www.rferl.org/content/Yatsenyuks_ are the author’s own and do not neces- and government between them depending “Yushchenko may be an airhead, but at least Three_Possible_Roads_To_Ukraines_ sarily reflect those of RFE/RL on who enters and wins the second round. he has some views, while Mr. Yatsenyuk Presidency_/1737413.html.) Ambassador William Taylor reflects on tour of duty in Ukraine by Ruslan Deynychenko make it work. Sometimes, they have. “Ukraine’s commitment to a democrat- the reset button will not be to Ukraine’s Voice of America Sometimes, they’ve made it work. ic system of government is a commitment detriment: “I remember that the economic crisis in that the United States respects and appre- “The Ukrainians should not be afraid U.S. Ambassador William Taylor last January gave an opportunity for the presi- ciates and points out to other nations in that there will be any Ukrainian interests week completed a three-year tour of duty dent to call the prime minister and the the region. We point out to other nations traded in any of these discussions. We in Ukraine. In an exclusive interview with speaker, minister of finance, the central in the region that Ukraine is committed to support Ukraine. We will continue to sup- the Voice of America’s Ukrainian Service, banker, the representative of the opposi- democratic principles. Ukraine is commit- port Ukraine. The Obama Administration the career diplomat shared his views on tion, to come together to deal with the ted to democratic practices. Ukraine exe- has said it supports Ukraine. The Obama the current political situation in Ukraine, economic crisis. The president and prime cutes democracy in a way that is represen- Administration has been very clear about U.S.-Ukraine relations and the role of minister sent a joint letter, a couple of tative of all Ukrainians. They have good this. Ukraine as a geopolitical player. joint letters. They met regularly. They elections. They have free and fair elec- “We have said, Vice-President [Joseph] Ambassador Taylor spoke to VOA dealt with the economic crisis, not fully, tions. In Ukraine, you don’t know before- Biden has said very clearly in Munich and Ukrainian Kyiv correspondent Ruslan there are still problems. But, they were hand who is going to win the election. In the president and Secretary of State Deynychenko. (The text of the interview able to do the things, sometimes with the the United States you don’t know who’s [Hillary] Clinton have all said that we appears on voanews.com; it is dated May Rada, sometimes without the Rada, that going to win the election before the elec- don’t recognize spheres of influence. 26.) the International Monetary Fund needed tion, [is held]. But, in other countries in Spheres of influence are from the past in order to provide this big loan to Ukraine this region, you do know who is going to century. Assertions that the Russians have KYIV – Ambassador William Taylor that will enable Ukraine to get through the win the election before the election and a sphere of influence that includes Georgia remarked that he regrets having to leave crisis. So, it can be done. “We know if that’s not a real democracy. A real democ- or Ukraine – we disagree, we disagree Ukraine. Local journalists called him a there is a motivation and the economic racy is when there is a true choice for the with that. So, Ukraine should not worry trouble-shooter – and not without reason. crisis was a motivation, it can be done. people of Ukraine, the people of the that we are going to trade its sovereignty Prior to his assignment in Kyiv, he served And with that motivation, I think it can be United States, of other countries, to or its interests in an attempt to be better in such hot-spots as Vietnam, Iraq and done, even under this Constitution.” make.” friends with the Russians. That’s not an Afghanistan. Often it was said that his Even though the stand-off in Ukraine Reflecting on his work in Ukraine, issue. mission in Ukraine was not much easier – continues, Ambassador Taylor pointed to Ambassador Taylor said that he also had “I would say one other thing. If the having to deal with feuding politicians progress in U.S.-Ukraine relations: to deal with matters he never imagined Americans and the Russians are getting who, as many believe, are stymieing “I think that Ukrainian-American rela- would rise to his level and beyond: along better, are having conversations, Ukraine’s progress. tions have improved pretty significantly in “The capital of Ukraine, three years good conversations about arms control, Ambassador Taylor said that reconcili- these five years. Ukrainian-American rela- ago, in the U.S. government, was Kiev. I about missile defense or about Iran or ation between Ukraine’s leaders offers the tions don’t depend on any personality. came here and I said, that’s not the way about Afghanistan, where we can agree on only way forward: They don’t depend on the personality of Ukrainians spell their capital. It’s – Kyiv. things that should be good for Ukraine. “If the two people involved – the pres- George Bush. They don’t depend on the And so we had this discussion. You would That should be good for Ukraine. If the ident and the prime minister – if they personality of Viktor Yushchenko. They be surprised at the level of discussions Americans and the Russians are agreeing, wanted to make it work, if they were com- depend on common interests and common that we had to have just to make that then Ukraine has much more maneuver mitted to make it work, even if they didn’t values. change. But we made that change. So room. It is not in a position of having to like each other, if they wanted to make it “In the past five years those common now, the whole U.S. government under- choose one side or the other. So, I think for the good of the country, for the ability values, values of democracy, values of stands that Kyiv is spelled K-y-i-v and not better relations between Americans and of Ukraine to deal with the economic cri- free and fair elections, values of an inde- K-i-e-v.” Russians is good for Ukraine, and sis or policy crisis or gas crisis, if they pendent press, independent media – those As for U.S.-Russia relations, the U.S. wanted to make it work, I think they could values have drawn us closer together. envoy said that the two countries pressing (Continued on page 22) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 No. 23 A military burial at Arlington National Cemetery: Wasyl Rudyk by Olia Rudyk epitome of technical excellence as a chief warrant officer in Military Intelligence. ARLINGTON, Va. – The 21-gun salute According to Army Field Manual 6-22, cracked the silence and the bugler began the “Warrant officers are competent and confi- emotional and sorrowful “Taps.” I stood dent warriors, innovative integrators of astounded by all that I witnessed on the day emerging technologies, dynamic teachers of my brother-in-law’s funeral. The army and developers of specialized teams of sol- said goodbye to Wasyl Rudyk on April 29, diers. Their extensive professional experi- as they lowered his casket into the hallowed ence and technical knowledge qualifies war- ground of Arlington National Cemetery. I rant officers as invaluable role models and was moved, not only by my deep feeling of mentors for junior officers and NCOs.” loss, but also by the respect and honor our That describes Wasyl Rudyk to a T. country has for its military. We will never know the full extent of his I knew Wasyl Rudyk since childhood. He contributions to our national security during lived in New York City and later in Astoria, the Cold War, as much of his work was clas- N.Y., with his parents, Stephania and sified or in support of the clandestine servic- Mychajlo, and his brother, Stefan. Sunday es. Be it known that he was highly regarded afternoon visits were not uncommon for our by our national intelligence agencies. families. I remember Wasyl as a quiet, hand- Wasyl was most proud of his service in some and reserved young man, unlike his the 502nd Military Intelligence BN during brother Stefan – the talker. Desert Shield/Desert Storm. His unit, first Little did I know that his personality and over the berm into Iraq, provided the eyes “shy” demeanor would serve him well dur- and ears for VII Corps during the spectacu- ing his military career. It was a camouflage lar end run of Saddam Hussein’s feared that eventually drew him into intelligence Republican Guard. The 502nd were the interrogation. “Eyes of the Tiger.” At the age of 18, Wasyl joined the Army. In October 2008 Wasyl rushed to Astoria, Basic training was at Fort Benning, Ga., N.Y., after learning that his father was hos- Views (above and below) of the solemn burial ceremonies at Arlington National which led to years with the Military Police Cemetery for Wasyl Rudyk. pitalized. Two weeks later, Mychajlo Rudyk (MP) and the Criminal Investigation died with Wasyl at his bedside. While we all Division (CID) with dangerous work involv- mourned and felt a great loss, Wasyl seemed ing drug interdiction. to have the hardest time accepting what hap- A few years later, as a result of his being pened. It wasn’t until February of this year, stationed in Schweinfurt, Germany, he met that he was emotionally able to visit his his wife of 33 years, Inga, raised two daugh- father’s grave at Holy Spirit Cemetery, in ters, and was the proud and loving grandfa- Hamptonburgh, N.Y., as well as our home. ther of four. It was during the visit to Hamptonburgh What impressed me most was that Wasyl that Wasyl revealed that when the time came did things his own way. Ever since child- he would be buried in Arlington National hood he followed his own path, focusing on Cemetery. Three days later, the night before doing the right thing his way, thwarting pub- returning to his home in Maryland, Wasyl lic and familial opinion. That was especially suddenly and unexpectedly died in his sleep. true in his choice to serve his country. A parastas was held in Yorktown Heights, It’s appropriate that Wasyl was draped in N.Y., at the Clark Funeral Home attended by the colors of the nation – he loved the Army. family and friends. A few days later a simi- For over 24 years, he dedicated himself to lar service was held near his home in perfecting his craft. He dismissed becoming Hanover, Md. Unfortunately, due to the an officer, even though he had many oppor- large number of burials at Arlington tunities and much encouragement to do so. Cemetery, the earliest scheduled date for the Wasyl said he wanted to work for a living funeral was April 29. and not be tied to some desk. The sky was a bleak grey as we turned His language skills, cultural understand- ing and expertise allowed him to reach the (Continued on page 20)

presidential and parliamen- such radical steps as the president resign- Forces of... tary elections in the same ing in order to force a presidential elec- (Continued from page 1) year. tion within 90 days. president from the people to the Specifically, Mr. Any new Constitution would require Parliament, and labeled the potential Yanukovych as president the approval of the Constitutional Court, coalition a crime against freedom and would be able to select the which could delay its approval long democracy and an “anti-constitutional chief of the Security Service enough to force Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr. revolt” to usurp power. of Ukraine without Yanukovych to compete in the presiden- “Obviously this manner of forming a Parliament’s approval (as is tial election in January 2010. coalition demonstrates the issue is not currently required), retain European leaders had not yet reacted about good deeds, the issue isn’t about control of the defense and to the possible coalition, but were unlike- bringing stability to this country,” he said foreign affairs ministries, and ly to support the long terms of office in a June 2 interview with the UNIAN gain influence on the State being offered to politicians currently in news agency. “The issue is how to divide Border Administration and power. the country among two [forces] through Foreign Intelligence Service. However, Serhii Leschenko of 2015-2020.” Meanwhile, the presi- Ukrayinska Pravda reported that, when The series of closed-door meetings dent’s control of the state Ms. Tymoshenko consulted with between Ms. Tymoshenko and Mr. oblast administration net- Chancellor Angela Merkel, the German Yanukovych grew serious just as prepara- work could be transferred to leader reportedly did not oppose the idea tions began for the presidential election the prime minister’s authori- of allowing Parliament to elect the presi- campaign, which observers said could ty, reports said. dent, as long as the president’s authority become a repeat of the 2004 vote that The far-reaching agree- was severely reduced, “otherwise that’s nearly led to civil conflict between ment’s unwritten portions deceit with the goal of keeping power.” Ukraine’s pro-Western and pro-Russian call for cooperation between As the coalition negotiations grew forces. the Party of Regions and Vladimir Gontar/UNIAN more intense on the evening of June 4, The most likely provisions of the Tymoshenko Bloc through Andriy Klyuev (left) of the Party of Regions and President Yushchenko went on national 2024, and the power of the agreement for the “Coalition for Unity Andriy Kozhemyakin of the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc television and addressed the Ukrainian president to select the and Rebirth” include amending the in the session hall of the Verkhovna Rada on June 2. people with urgency, calling for their sup- National Bank of Ukraine Constitution to allow Parliament to select port in his clear bid to oppose and under- the president, grant the president greater chair and the procurator general during the Ministry of Culture and Tourism. mine what he called an “attack on authority over law enforcement authori- the current (sixth) and the next (seventh) As more information about the Ukrainian democracy.” ties, grant more authority to oblast coun- convocations of Parliament. “Velykyi Dohovir” (Grand Agreement) “I am forewarning you. Stand with the cils, hold public elections for half of All other Cabinet posts would be leaked out, reports circulated of the vari- president, elbow to elbow,” he said. Ukraine’s judges, implement a two-round equally divided between the Party of ous ways the president and Ukraine’s “There are millions of us, and we won’t parliamentary election system granting Regions and the Tymoshenko Bloc, with right-wing forces would attempt to sub- allow these swindlers to do to the country the winning party the majority, and hold the Party of Regions gaining control of vert formation of the coalition, including what they plan on doing by dictate.” No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 5

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UNA’ers clean up Dibrova Estate Celebrating Flag Day This year marks the 60th anniversa- observe this day?” Quite simply, our ry of the Act of Congress proclaiming flag is more than a patchwork of cloth. June 14 as National Flag Day. Citizens It is the silent sentinel of our freedom. across this country will pause to recite It is a constant reminder of the courage the “Pledge of Allegiance” to our flag required to maintain our freedom, the on this day, including members of the liberty we enjoy in being self-gov- Ukrainian National Association, who erned, and the loyalty and trust that are among the 10 million Americans unites us despite our individual differ- affiliated with the National Fraternal ences. Congress of America. On this National Flag Day, we National Flag Day honors the adop- encourage you to talk to your children, tion of the Stars and Stripes as our grandchildren or friends about what the national flag by the Continental flag means to you. Because others have Congress 232 years ago. A national given their fortunes and their very lives Flag Day was the dream of Bernard J. to secure our freedom, we have the Cigrand, a 19-year-old schoolteacher freedom NOT to participate in this in Fredonia, Wis. In 1885, in a wind- national observance. swept school atop a glacier-formed hill However, it is good that we pause to overlooking rolling farmland, Cigrand honor our nation’s flag, for this act celebrated the first Flag Day by placing helps remind each of us that we are A.J. Serafyn a small flag in a bottle on his desk. most blessed to be one nation, under Cigrand taught his students about the God, indivisible, with liberty and jus- BRIGHTON, Mich. – The spirit of Dibrova Day was in full swing on May 16 when tice for all. history of the flag and recited a cere- members of the Detroit District Committee of the Ukrainian National Association And that, fellow citizens, is some- monial pledge. His efforts over the and the Dibrova Estate spent the day beautifying the grounds of Dibrova in prep- thing worth celebrating. aration for the season. A twister in early May had caused a lot of damage to the next 31 years led to a national obser- trees. Seen above are some of the participants of the clean-up day. vance honoring the flag. – National Fraternal Congress of You may ask, “Why should I America

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NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY President Obama and Ukraine Is Moscow declaring “As the Obama administration prepares for a July summit at the Kremlin, the a cold war against historians? nature of the Russian regime and the possibility of constructive cooperation with it are very much up for debate. Pessimists note that the regime is more opaque than by Jean-Pierre Cap victory should not have been won at the ever – outsiders do not know even whether the president, Dmitry Medvedev, cost of the lives of so many Soviet citi- wields real power – while its army is illegally occupying parts of neighboring Attention, historians, journalists and zens. Many Russians know this. Georgia. Optimists say that recent official statements indicate an eagerness for bet- politicians: a bill under study at the Other things gall many Russians. ter relations with the United States.” That’s an excerpt from a May 11 column by Russian Duma would prohibit criticism While Balts and Eastern and Central Fred Hiatt, editorial page editor of The Washington Post. Indeed, there continue to of the Russians’ perception of Russia dur- Europeans are grateful to the Soviets for be questions about the U.S.-Russia relationship and whether the Russians can be ing World War II and other aspects of having expelled the Nazis from their considered reliable partners. Soviet history. Forget about academic countries, they resent the fact that the President Barack Obama’s weeklong foreign tour in July will take him to Moscow freedom or free speech. Soviets annexed the Baltic states and bru- (July 6-8), then to Italy for a summit of the Group of Eight, and then to Ghana, in what Apparently Russian leaders and a tally forced their system upon them, will be his first trip to sub-Saharan Africa. The trip comes in the wake of much talk majority of the Russian population thereby depriving these countries of free- about the U.S. hitting the “reset button” in its relations with Russia and amidst con- believe that in some countries – especial- dom for half a century. cerns here in the United States and in Ukraine that the Obama administration seems to ly Latvia, Estonia, Lithuania and Ukraine Incredible as it may seem, 77 percent be neglecting other states in the region. – many allegedly deny that the USSR of Russians recently polled do not believe President Obama first met with Russian President Medvedev earlier this year in defeated Nazi Germany, claim that the that in so doing the Soviets replaced one London, where the two leaders spoke about reopening negotiations to reduce nuclear Soviets were not true liberators but new totalitarian regime with another. They warheads. In early May Mr. Obama met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov occupants, make heroes of Nazi collabo- resent the fact that the countries they lib- after his meeting in Washington with his counterpart, Secretary of State Hillary rators and traitors, criticize the Soviet erated from the Nazis did not want to be Clinton. “We have an excellent opportunity to reset the relationship between the way of life and discredit the “glorious” subject to Soviet communism. United States and Russia on a whole host of issues,” Mr. Obama said during Mr. Soviet past. The Russians are particularly outraged Lavrov’s visit. According to certain important Russian that some Ukrainian patriots fought all To which we say: Yes, but… personalities, such individuals should be their oppressors – not only the Nazis and Minister’s Lavrov’s D.C. visit, it must be noted, came after Russia cancelled a likened to “neo-Nazis,” labeled “revision- the Poles, but also the Soviets. They did meeting at NATO to protest the alliance’s exercises in Georgia. The expansion of ist historians,” and their names should be so not because the Ukrainian patriots NATO is a sore point for Russia, which simply cannot fathom having NATO member- entered on “a list of terrorists.” In some were Nazis, as the Russians simplistically states on its borders – especially when NATO’s potential members include countries cases they should be fined or even serve label them, but because they wanted a that Russia considers to be in its sphere of privileged interest, most notably Ukraine. prison terms. A foreigner found “guilty” free Ukraine – free even of Russian domi- Thus, it is worrisome to many that President Obama himself has not yet spoken under this law should be declared persona nation. about Ukraine. non grata, be forbidden to enter Russia Stepan Bandera never signed an agree- Yes, we read in this very newspaper that U.S. Ambassador William Taylor, and be denied access to Russian archives. ment with Hitler, as Stalin did. The CIA, before leaving his post in Ukraine, said the purpose of the April 27 visit to Kyiv Konstantin Zatulin, director of the which was eminently capable of identify- of U.S. Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg was to describe the new Commonwealth of Independent States ing Nazis, knew the Ukrainian Insurgent administration’s “very clear” foreign policy of supporting Ukraine’s territorial Institute goes further and suggests the Army (UPA) was not a Nazi organization integrity, independence and sovereignty. Mr. Taylor also said that, though there creation of a permanent tribunal, which in the least. That is why it provided the are some changes in Mr. Obama’s policy toward Russia, “he is not changing his would “find, classify and punish those UPA with considerable support for almost strong support for Ukraine.” who break the new law.” a decade, as it did to freedom fighters However, it does not help that, when you log on to the White House website, a Even the Russian Orthodox Church against communism in the Baltic states search for the term “Ukraine” yields merely six minor references – four of them in supports such a policy. The external rela- and in the Balkans. biographies of recent appointees for various posts who have some experience in work- tions representative of the Moscow Any comparison of communism with ing with Ukraine in fields as diverse as health, nuclear disarmament and election mon- Patriarchate, the Rev. Sergei Zvonarov, Nazism causes guardians of Russia’s itoring, and the other two simply general references to Ukraine among other countries has asked for the “list of traitors” to be “image” to become apoplectic. Yet histo- listed. Furthermore, checking out “Foreign Policy” under the “Issues” section of the made public as soon as possible. rians have noted many similarities White House website, finds not a single reference to Ukraine. Alexander Kazakov, a member of the between the two ideologies, as well as This is of some concern to Ukrainian Americans, many of whom voted for Mr. Duma, declared that a list is already being some of the barbaric practices of the two Obama. And there is fear in Ukraine that the new president has abandoned Ukraine – a drawn up. regimes. Even Hitler and Stalin did so. At feeling, our sources tell us, that seems to be growing. Allegedly “all Latvian historians are the gala celebrating the signing of the That feeling is compounded when one reads news stories like one filed (in terrorists” and, one surmises, already on Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact in the Kremlin Ukrainian) this week by Interfax-Ukraine: “U.S.A. now says it is not necessary for the list. One can imagine how nostalgic on August 24, 1939, as he was introduc- Ukraine to be in NATO.” Now, the U.S. never said it was necessary – its position has supporters of this proposed witch-hunt ing his most important henchman to always been that it’s up to Ukraine to decide, but the headline leads readers to believe might be for the “glorious” days when Ribbentrop, Stalin presented Lavrentii otherwise, that there is a shift in policy. The same news item quotes the U.S. chargé suspects on such lists were destined for Beria as “our Himmler.” d’affaires in Kyiv, James Pettit, as saying that the U.S. would like to see good relations execution or deportation to Siberian con- Recently, the distinguished French his- between Ukraine and Russia and noting that the two countries “share a general cul- centration camps. torian Alain Besançon said it best: “The ture, history and even, partially, language.” Ouch. Those are not words we want to If the bill is adopted in June – perhaps main common feature of communism and hear! On the plus side, he did acknowledge that the U.S. and Russia may have differ- symbolically on June 22, the date of the Nazism is that they both believe they ent views regarding the path Ukraine chooses (e.g. Euro-integration, democratization), invasion of the USSR by Nazi Germany have the right and the duty to kill and kill and he added that Ukraine is, “after all, a European country.” – as a new article in the Russian Penal in similar ways and on a scale unheard of We cite all of the foregoing to emphasize why it is of utmost importance that Code, this “anti-denial” legislation would in history.” President Obama visit Ukraine during his July tour. A stopover in Kyiv would be an specifically equate denial of the Soviet Lately, the worldwide commemoration excellent opportunity to get the new president on the record about U.S. relations with victory in the Great Patriotic War (as of the 75th anniversary of the Holodomor one of its strategic partners. As well, it would strongly underscore that the United World War II was known in the USSR) raised the tone of Russian irritation by States continues to have a strong interest in Ukraine and that this interest has not been with “rehabilitation of Nazism.” One can several octaves. President Viktor downgraded by virtue of any “reset” of relations with Russia. Finally, it would demon- understand why any Russian, or for that Yushchenko’s leadership on this front has strate that the U.S. has not abandoned Ukraine to Russia’s sphere. matter, Ukrainians, would be upset at been particularly remarkable. Thanks to President Obama: Add Ukraine to your July itinerary! anyone denying that the his efforts and those of his administration, contributed vastly more than all other numerous countries have recognized the Allies combined to the defeat of Germany. 1932-1933 Famine in Ukraine as geno- There were proportionately as many cide, as have most American, Canadian, June Ukrainians in the Soviet Army as British, French, German and Italian histo- Turning the pages back... Russians. rians. For these achievements Mr. But one wonders where deniers of such Yushchenko remains Moscow’s bête noire 13 an incontrovertible fact could be found. and a marked man. No reasonably informed person would The Russians remain extremely angry 2007 Two years ago, on June 13, 2007, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine deny the extraordinary bravery and the over the loss of empire: the Baltic states, William Taylor Jr. said that the spring political crisis in Ukraine enormous sacrifices made by Soviet sol- Chechnya, Georgia and, of course, had discredited key government institutions including, the diers. Russians should be reassured that Ukraine most of all. Yet, these are tiny Verkhovna Rada, the Procurator General’s Office, the National no historians worthy of the name have countries by comparison to immense but Security and Defense Council, the Constitutional Court and the Central Election denied the great victory of the Soviet insatiable Russia. Estonia’s territory is Union over Nazi Germany. What many Commission, and gave Western governments cause to worry about the country’s commit- only 1/377th of that of the Russian historians have criticized is Stalin’s con- ment to the rule of law. Federation, Latvia’s 1/264th and duct of the war, as most experts believe “The rule of law has taken a beating in this country over the last three months,” Mr. Lithuania’s 1/260th. Even Ukraine is only Taylor said during Ukraine’s Euroatlantic Future International Forum held at the Diplomatic 1/28th of Russia. Without these countries, Academy of Ukraine. This was 19th forum, organized by Walter Zaryckyj, executive direc- Jean-Pierre Cap, Ph.D., is Oliver Russia remains far and away the largest tor of the New York-based Center for U.S.-Ukraine Relations. Edwin Williams Professor Emeritus of country in the world. It is 1.7 times larger Foreign Languages and Literatures at (Continued on page 20) Lafayette College. (Continued on page 20) No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 7

ACTION ITEM President Obama’s travels PERSPECTIVES BY ANDREW FEDYNSKY The Ukrainian American community opportunity for President Obama to visit watched with profound interest President Ukraine and urges the Ukrainian American Barack Obama’s first European trip in community to contact the White House April. During that time, the White House and request that the president travel to indicated the possibility of President Ukraine during his second European trip. Russia’s villain, Ukraine’s hero Obama traveling to Moscow to meet his Below is a sample letter to President Imagine if you can, the British Foreign it is bizarre. “Rehabilitation” is a Soviet con- Russian counterpart, Dmitry Medvedyev. Obama. It may be sent electronically to the Ministry criticizing the United States for cept applied to people who were falsely It is now apparent that in July the White House’s website at http://www. “unwarranted praise” of George Washington; imprisoned and in many cases murdered dur- President’s agenda includes trips to Russia whitehouse.gov/contact/. For additional that London considers him a traitor who vio- ing the Great Terror – there were tens of mil- and Italy for a meeting of G-8 leaders. information, please contact the UNIS lated his oath by leading a separatist move- lions of such people. After Nikita The Ukrainian National Information office at 202-547-0018 or via e-mail at ment against the British Crown. What if Khrushchev’s condemnation of Joseph Stalin Service (UNIS) believes this is a unique [email protected]. Britain were to demand the United States in 1956, Soviet citizens began petitioning the dismantle the “Washington Monument,” as government for “rehabilitation,” citing the SAMPLE LETTER a “nationalist provocation undermining the injustice of their own imprisonments or exe- close relations between our two peoples” cution of family members. And so, the same The President and criticized the U.S. military for issuing government which had presided over these The White House the “Purple Heart” medal that features travesties, assumed the position of “rehabili- Washington, D.C. 20500 Washington’s profile? tating” its victims on a case-by-case basis. You’d consider it nonsense, yet the Since this involved the restoration of pen- Dear Mr. President: Russian Foreign Ministry did something sions and other privileges, the party gained very similar when it issued a statement on yet another tool to distribute patronage and As a Ukrainian American, I am very much interested in the United States develop- May 15 criticizing Ukraine for its “rehabili- exercise political control. Millions of ordi- ing a strong and stable strategic partnership with Ukraine. Considering the admirable tation” of Hetman Ivan Mazepa, who nary citizens and party members swept up progress Ukraine has made and is making toward democratization and ensuring peace became Ukraine’s leader in 1687 at a time by the Terror were “rehabilitated;” and stability in the region, I believe it is necessary that the United States supports this when the country was exhausted after 25 “Ukrainian bourgeois nationalists,” clergy, development and encourages Ukraine’s further progress. years of civil war between competing fac- etc. were not. It is with this in mind, Mr. President, that I respectfully request that you visit tions on either bank of the Dnipro River, a With its May 15 Soviet-style statement Ukraine during your upcoming European trip in July 2009. Your visit would signify period Ukrainians remember as “The Ruin.” condemning Mazepa, Russia is yet again that the United States supports Ukraine’s integration into the Euro-Atlantic communi- As hetman, Mazepa stabilized the coun- arrogating to itself the power to dictate to its ty, and would solidify our common interests and bilateral relations. try and presided over a massive public works neighbor how to view its own history. In Thank you for your consideration of my request and I look forward to reading about program, building churches, libraries, educa- doing so, Russia’s leaders refuse to accept or your trip to Kyiv, Ukraine. tional institutions and roads. For most of his even acknowledge Ukrainian’s many mani- reign, he was also a loyal subject of Tsar festations for independence, whether by Sincerely, Peter I, keeping a lid on Ukraine’s volatile force of arms or on the rare occasions when (your name) politics while the Russian monarch battled the option was available, through free and Sweden’s King Charles XII for domination fair elections. – submitted by the Ukrainian National Information Service, Washington. of the Baltic Sea in the Great Northern War. Ukraine’s response to the arrogant In 1708 Charles invaded Russia and then Russian statement on Mazepa was diplomat- headed south to Ukraine for the winter. ic and entirely correct: “Honoring the mem- LETTER TO THE EDITOR There the 27-year-old king and 69-year-old ory of Ukrainian Hetman Ivan Mazepa is a Mazepa concluded a secret treaty against domestic political affair of Ukraine” a pointed out to me in sheer desperation, Russia with the aim of establishing Sweden spokesman said. “…the country has the right Ukraine: “Despite all this we still sing beautifully.” as a paramount power while Ukraine gained to study and interpret its past.” In short, Is Ukraine capable of governing itself, or its long-sought independence. It all came Russia should mind its own business. the D+ state does it need adult supervision, perhaps a crashing down on June 27, 1709, at Poltava, Unfortunately, Russia is not about to do provisional government in Warsaw or Berlin where Peter defeated the combined Swedish that. Prime Minister Vladimir Putin is clear- Dear Editor: appointed by the European Union to oversee and Ukrainian forces. Because Peter won, ly infuriated by the mere fact of Ukraine’s I first want to thank my friends and col- the bankruptcy proceedings? Is it a D+ Russia became the world power, while independence and seems obsessed with leagues for their comments on my article “Is country? Sweden receded into history’s shadows. bringing the country back under Russia’s Ukraine a Failed State?” May 3. It is an As you can guess, I see the glass as half- As for Ukraine, the outcome was disas- domination. Russia’s challenge to Mazepa’s important discussion with many diverging empty when it comes to Ukraine’s odds for trous. Mazepa’s capital city, Baturyn, was legacy is yet another in a series of “provoca- views, and all are important or, as comrade success. At the same time, I honesty desire razed and its inhabitants slaughtered. In the tions” – to use another politically fraught Mao Tse Tung once cynically proclaimed, to share Dr. Motyl’s rational and clinical decades and centuries that followed, Ukraine word from the Soviet era. “Let a hundred flowers bloom.” approach. A failed state he wrote is a “Term lost every vestige of freedom and indepen- The aggressive campaign against Ukraine Alexander Motyl is right, of course, [that has] a very specific meaning in the dence; serfdom and illiteracy became uni- is a challenge not only to Kyiv but also to Ukraine is not a Somalia on the Dnipro – political science literature, and it refers to versal. In 1863 even the Ukrainian language Washington. The United States and its allies not yet. Will it come to that? Who knows states that have ceased to be states – that itself was banned. In the 20th century under invested trillions of dollars and tens of thou- with any great certainty? Roman Solchanyk have stopped performing all the functions of Russia’s disastrous rule, Ukrainians suffered sands of lives into defeating the Soviet fingers the great Ukrainian folk themselves states. Failed states are non-states or, simply through two world wars, two civil wars, Union in the Cold War. Ukraine’s indepen- as the problem and by doing so confirms the put, conditions of anarchy in which law and three famines – including the Holodomor in dence in 1991, more than any other develop- words of Giuseppe Garibaldi, who is reput- order has broken down and all the institu- 1932-1933 – and constant terror. ment, sealed America’s victory. ed to have said, “Now that we have created tions of government– tax collection, admin- This grim litany confirms the high esteem Furthermore, the decision to dismantle Italy, we need to create Italians.” istration, policing and so on – have col- Ukrainians have for Mazepa for showing the Ukraine’s nuclear arsenal contributed enor- Is our task once again nation-building, or lapsed.” Dr. Motyl is right. wisdom and courage to seek independence mously to global stability and American are history and geography as Napoleon Go to any downtrodden village in any from Russia. Today, he’s honored with his security. In return, both the U.S. and Russia observed working against us in order to Ukrainian region and talk to the locals. image on the 10-hryvnia banknote, a state made firm commitments to Ukraine’s inde- sabotage this very tedious job? (with the They will explain, in vivid detail, the graft award, the Cross of Mazepa, and a monu- pendence and security. With its belligerent helping hand of the Kremlin) I believe that and corruption rampant in their village and ment to his memory under construction at statements, arbitrary cut-off of gas ship- we ourselves are doing a better job of dis- why they send their numerous complaints Poltava. ments, etc., Russia is obviously violating its crediting Ukraine as a state then a dozen to the tsar (president) in Kyiv and not to Russians view Mazepa completely differ- treaty obligations. No surprise. Putins could ever hope to. their elected officials. They will painfully ently. Alexander Pushkin vilified him in his The U.S., on the other hand, not only Dr. Solchanyk mentioned in passing the describe the unlawful tax collection 1829 poem “Poltava.” Peter Tchaikowsky needs to consolidate its victory in the Cold drunken brawl in Frankfurt airport where schemes by the local tax administration, cast him as a villain in his 1884 opera War, it has to demonstrate to aspiring nuclear powers that assurances made to countries Yurii Lutsenko, the Ukrainian minister of the sleazy games played by corrupt local “Mazepa.” And every day since 1709 when like Ukraine which give up the nuclear internal affairs, allegedly called the German officials and will gladly tell kind-hearted the Russian Orthodox Church declared option have value and meaning. The recent police “Nazi swine.” Wow! The man American political scientists about wide- anathema on the Ukrainian leader, it has incident with Mazepa is not just a blip, it’s a responsible for law and order in Ukraine spread police corruption and all the other been condemning his soul to hell. symptom of a worrisome Russian policy that slips the leash and after a few bottles of ills that have turned them into cynical In a way, “modern” Ukrainian politics began with Mazepa’s revolt – the central America has to take seriously. horilka, the cheese slips off the cracker. No unbelievers, skeptical that an independent theme has been the relentless struggle for President Barack Obama will send a posi- Russian-funded PR agency could have done Ukraine will do anything to make their independence from Moscow, Warsaw, tive signal to Ukraine and the world if he a better job at creating such an image of a lives better. rapidly eroding Ukrainian state. Vienna and Berlin. The Orange Revolution includes Kyiv on his European itinerary in Irresponsible fiscal policies, broken- Roman Kupchinsky was the most recent manifestation of that. July. While he’s there, he might want to say promises, the lack of an energy policy, a Arlington, Va. Tragically, Russia’s leaders, stuck as they are a positive word about Ivan Mazepa: he was hopelessly crooked judiciary, an indifferent in a Soviet-era mindset, are incapable of a good guy. folk, broken down infrastructure, a country Comments to this letter are welcome. Mr. accepting Ukraine as a separate country. hamstrung with a pseudo elite – all these are Kupchinsky can be reached at Romkp@aol. The very use of the word “rehabilitation” Andrew Fedynsky’s e-mail address is parts of the problem. But, as someone once com. in connection with Mazepa is as revealing as [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 No. 23 An appeal for help for the Nazareth Rehabilitation Center in Ukraine by Yuriy Nakonechny gratification of seeing the fruits of their own labor. PHILADELPHIA – Located just 15 In addition to reconstructing the cen- kilometers from Drohobych in western ter’s facilities, patients grow their own Ukraine, an abandoned army base is vegetables and prepare firewood for home to the Nazareth Rehabilitation fuel and care for farm animals – four Center. The Center houses and treats pigs, a few cows and a single calf. recovering alcoholics, drug addicts, as Raising and nurturing these creatures is well as HIV positive individuals. therapeutic and conducive to rehabilita- The former army base lay in ruins, tion. completely plundered before the center Based on the success to date with the moved in. Today the facility is being livestock operation, the center would renovated, and most of the work is like to expand this program. A local being done by the center’s resident farmer has agreed to help launch the patients. operation; a veterinarian has agreed to The number of alcoholics and drug initially donate his services. It is addicts is growing at a disastrous pace believed that the operation can help in today’s Ukraine. This is especially partially fund the center and even help true among women and youth. State- it to expand its services. run medical facilities can do little more An estimated $15,000 is needed to than diagnose the disease in those renovate the center’s facilities and to afflicted and provide some detoxifica- kick off the livestock operation. It is Young participants of a program at the Nazareth Rehabilitation Center at work. tion. Beyond that, patients are released understood that most of the physical and must deal with their afflictions on labor involved will be done by the resi- their own. dent-patients. In April 2004 a group of activists A. Duda, a Lviv-based representative laid the foundation for the Nazareth of the United Ukrainian American Rehabilitation Center. Currently, there Relief Committee (UUARC), Yuriy are 22 male recovering addicts living Voloshyn, a UUARC board member and working there. There are no restric- recently visited the center. They report- tions regarding age, nationality or reli- ed that the center is indeed a cause wor- gious affiliation for admission into the thy of support – it is doing good work treatment program at the center. to helping to cure alcoholics and drug Support for the center comes exclusive- addicts. ly from donations by families of the The UUARC is appealing to the patients and from the community at Ukrainian community to join in finan- large. cial support of this worthy cause. Treatment at the center consists of Donations may be send to: UUARC, sessions with specialists in the field, 1206 Cottman Ave., Philadelphia, PA occupational therapy and learning to 19111. (Please remember to designate transition to a sober lifestyle. Through your gift Nazareth). All charitable occupational therapy the resident- donations to the UUARC are tax- An abandoned building (future site of the pig farm) at the Nazareth Rehabilitation patients learn goal-setting and enjoy the deductible. Center’s facilities.

Ukraine’s ambassador to U.S. meets with Sen. Lautenberg WASHINGTON – Ukraine’s and Ukraine to maintain strong relations. Ambassador to the United States Oleh Sen. Lautenberg has been a strong sup- Shamshur met with Senator Frank porter of Ukraine. During his long service Lautenberg of New Jersey on May 21. in the Senate he has exhibited his commit- The meeting took place in the ment to Ukrainian causes, starting with his Washington office of Sen. Lautenberg. support for Ukrainian political prisoners in At the meeting Ambassor Shamshur the days of the Soviet Union and extending briefed the senator on the current political his support for the republication of the work and economic situation in Ukraine and of the U.S. Commission on the Ukraine asked Sen. Lautenberg for his continued Famine. support of Ukraine. He urged the Senator Ulana Baluch Mazurkevich, president of to keep Ukraine in focus and not to forget the Ukrainian Human Rights Committee that even though Ukraine is a new democ- and former member of the U.S. Commission racy, it is a strong democracy and that it on the Ukraine Famine, thanked the senator is in the interest of both the United States for his long time commitment to Ukraine.

Meeting in Washington (from left) are: Sen. Frank Lautenberg, Ulana Mazurkevich and Ambassador Oleh Shamsur. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 9 Ukrainian Journalists... (Continued from page 1) closing of the Ukrainian section of Radio Canada International. The conference session on the role of the Ukrainian media in the diaspora devoted much attention to the new “Fourth Wave” of Ukrainian immigrants. Ms. Rozdolska of Stamford, Conn., who heads the organiza- tion New Ukrainian Wave and edits The Sower, the official newspaper of the Stamford Eparchy of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, outlined the achievements and problems of the newest immigrants who arrived in Canada, the U.S. and other coun- tries after the 1991 declaration of indepen- dence of Ukraine. Lesia Kuropas Lesia Kuropas “Each wave of immigrants established its Myroslava Rozdolska of the newspaper The Sower. Stefan Genyk-Berezowsky of the “Svitohliad” TV program. own organizational structure in accordance with its circumstances, while simultaneously cooperating with existing organizations; the most recent wave does likewise,” she said. The main task of the New Ukrainian Wave is mutual support of the immigrants in their professional fulfillment in order to produce maximum benefits for themselves, the coun- try of their settlement and Ukraine. Other tasks of the organization are to pro- tect the rights of immigrants and fight nega- tive stereotypes. Ms. Rozdolska proposed that the Parliament of Ukraine follow the example of Italy and reserve a seat for a rep- resentative of the Ukrainian diaspora. She noted that a forum of Ukrainian business- men is being planned for September 25-26 in New York City. The speaker urged the assembled media Lesia Kuropas Daria Kish representatives to pay more attention to the Jurij Klufas of the Kontakt television network. Oksana Bashuk-Hepburn of the magazine Our Way. most recent wave of Ukrainian immigrants, and to create an atmosphere conducive to Ukrainian nation was always freedom.” are dedicated to the Ukrainian cause, yet National Information Center. This idea was combating negative attitudes. Noting that the Ukrainian diaspora make mistakes? Nadiya Banchik, an inde- also supported by Mr. Ilashchuk, of the A videoconference via the Internet recently has significantly expanded its geo- pendent journalist from California, said that National Television Company of Ukraine. included two Chicago representatives, Ms. graphical boundaries, Mr. Lozynskyj pre- “criticism is permissible and necessary of A separate session was devoted to Klymchak, director of the “Ukrainian Wave” sented samples of Ukrainian diaspora publi- everyone and everything that requires a cri- Internet resources. A videoconference via radio program, and Oksana Chuyko, who cations in Slovakia, Hungary, Azerbaijan, tique; however, the tone must be benevolent the Internet featured Slavko Kokodyniak manages an independent Ukrainian commu- Italy and the Russian Federation. “There are and serious.” from Canada, who presented his Internet nity radio program. 4 million registered Ukrainians in the Ms. Hadzewycz concluded the session by site InfoUkes. Established in 1997, this is A separate session was devoted to the Russian Federation, and another 3 million citing the words of Thomas Paine, the the largest source of information about the topic of the obligations of the Ukrainian are unregistered, yet there is not a single famous pamphleteer of the American Ukrainian nation and its diaspora. This site media in the community. The main speakers public Ukrainian day school, although in Revolution: “It is an affront to truth to treat performed an important informational and were Dr. Myron Kuropas, a veteran activist Ukraine the government supports numerous falsehood with complaisance.” organizational function during the Orange of the Ukrainian community and a colum- Russian schools,” he pointed out. The session on the use of the Ukrainian Revolution. “Since then, the Russian FSB nist for The Ukrainian Weekly, and Askold Dr. Kuropas stressed the important role language, chaired by Stefan Genyk- [successor to the KGB] has created a spe- Lozynskyj, former president of the of activists in the Ukrainian community. As Berezowsky of “Svitohliad,” highlighted the cial subsection to battle ‘color revolutions’ Ukrainian World Congress and the an example of such dedicated work he cited fact that the lack of a single set of rules of and to wage cyberwarfare,” said Mr. Ukrainian Congress Committee of America. Bozhena Olshaniwsky, who was present at modern Ukrainian orthography and gram- Kokodyniak. Dr. Kuropas gave an interesting pre- the conference, who spent many years labor- mar results in dueling interpretations The Internet bulletin ePOSHTA by sentation on the role of the Ukrainian ing in defense of John Demjanjuk and also between “old” and current standards of liter- Myroslava Oleksiuk was also presented; this press in the formation of Ukrainian public in revealing the truth about the Holodomor. ary Ukrainian. Ukrainian journalists face an is a collection of news, articles, announce- opinion throughout the 20th century in Although journalistic ethics were men- unsolvable problem: the older generation ments, etc. about Ukraine and Ukrainians, the United Sates. Mr. Lozynskyj empha- tioned in other sessions, they were the sub- does not regard the modern language as cor- which gets e-mailed approximately weekly sized: “The press is the Fourth Estate. ject of a special session chaired by Ms. rect, seeing it as too Russified; but the to a mailing list. However, in the Ukrainian diaspora, Hadzewycz, editor-in-chief of Svoboda and younger generation regards the modern lan- Everyone agreed on the need for news which for a long time represented a state- The Ukrainian Weekly, and Mr. Kish of The guage as normal. media personnel to master the most current less nation, the press was all the branches New Pathway. A mechanical return to archaic language Internet technology. It was suggested that of power. The lofty foundation of the In a mostly off-the-record discussion usage is inappropriate and impossible. Until the UJNA might consider holding classes on work of Ukrainian journalists is ideology among colleagues, the session broached an all-encompassing dictionary of current this subject. – of national liberation, the creation and issues facing today’s Ukrainian journalists. language usage is produced, “it would be The main sponsor of the convention was development of the Ukrainian nation. What are the limits of what is acceptable? useful to publish some kind of manuals the Self Reliance New York Ukrainian Simultaneously, the ideology of the When is there a need to criticize those who regarding word usage and orthography,” Federal Credit Union. Ukraine’s Aerosvit said Inna Kruchek of Meest. Until then, airline sponsored the trip of the two special much is subject to personal interpretation, guests from Ukraine. Chicago-based including the use of foreign-language Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal words. Credit Union sponsored the videoconference A lively discussion ensued at the session with Ukrainian journalists in Chicago, while on the topic of presenting the image of the Ukrainian Credit Union in Toronto spon- Ukraine in the news and commentaries. Ms. sored the travel expenses of journalists from Kruchek read remarks by Oksana Sokolyk Toronto. The UNA provided free announce- of the “Pisnia Ukrayiny” radio program in ments about the convention in Svoboda and Toronto about the image of Ukraine in the The Ukrainian Weekly. Ukrainian press, while Ms. Banchik cited For information about the Ukrainian excerpts from popular American and Journalists of North America or to join the Russian newspapers. association, readers may contact Ms. The lion’s share of information received Hadzewycz in the U.S. at staff@ukrweekly. by English-language media comes from com or 973-292-9800; or Mr. Klufas in Russian sources, the participants noted. Canada at [email protected] or 416-410-1155. Ukraine does not have a representative The mailing address is: Jurij R. Klufas, informational media organ that would offer Ukrainian Journalists of North America, its product to the world’s communications 2336A Bloor St, W., Suite 205, Toronto, media. Everyone present agreed on the need ON, M6S 1P3, Canada. for such a news media outlet, and issued an Daria Kish appeal to the president of Ukraine request- – Story by Nadiya Banchik, translated Askold Lozynskyj (left) and Myon Kuropas discuss the press and the diaspora. ing that he ensure government funding of a from Ukrainian by Leo Iwaskiw. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 No. 23 CONCERT NOTES: Piano music for four Hands on Mother’s Day by Zdanna Krawciw Germany and the United States. He has received numerous fellowships and has WASHINGTON – The Washington earned a doctorate in music from the Cultural Fund, under the patronage of the University of Maryland. Embassy of Ukraine, on May 10 spon- At the Lyceum Ms. Skidan and Mr. sored the fourth and last concert of the Nazarenko presented an interesting pro- 2008-2009 Music Series at the Lyceum in gram of piano music for four hands, with Alexandria, Va. The performers were Ms. Skidan playing the primo and Mr. duo-pianists Oksana Skidan and Dmitri Nazarenko the secondo parts. Before sit- Nazarenko, both natives of Ukraine who ting down at the piano, Ms. Skidan, a new currently reside and maintain piano stu- mother, spoke briefly from the stage and dios in the Washington area. told the audience that sharing her music Ms. Skidan received her Bachelor of was a wonderful way for her to spend the Music degree in Donetsk and, after win- afternoon of Mother’s Day. ning several prestigious competitions, The program opened with four continued her studies in the United States, Polonaises by Franz Schubert in which the culminating with a doctorate in piano per- performers immediately exhibited good formance from the Eastman School of ensemble playing with well-balanced Music. dynamics and accurately calibrated Mr. Nazarenko earned his bachelor’s rhythms. Schubert’s “Fantaisie,” Op. 103, and master’s degrees in music in Kharkiv the next work on the program, is one of and then continued his studies in the most beautiful pieces in the piano liter- ature for four hands. The opening soulful Andrew Bihun theme, which unifies the four continuous Pianists Oksana Skidan and Dmitri Nazarenko. sections, was introduced by Ms. Skidan in a warm singing tone and echoed nicely by influence of the Spanish folksong litera- World War I. He described the idea Mr. Nazarenko. Throughout the piece, the ture that Ravel learned from his Basque behind the work as “a kind of apotheosis pianists did a good job of drawing atten- mother. The version written for piano of the Viennese waltz, mingled...with the tion to the subtle harmonic transitions, so duet actually preceded the more popular idea of destiny’s fantastic whirl.” The typical of Schubert, as well as making the orchestral transcription. Ms. Skidan and work has enjoyed success in many differ- listener aware of the polyphonic structure Mr. Nazarenko evoked the distinct char- ent forms including arrangements for the of the concluding fugue. acter of each of the four parts, while at orchestra, piano solo and piano duet. Ms. Francis Poulenc’s “Sonata for Piano, the same time preserving the integrity of Skidan’s and Mr. Nazarenko’s piano duet Four Hands” which closed the first half the whole. Especially impressive were the performance embodied the essence of the of the program created quite a different tonal quality in the haunting “Prelude à la composition, combining the lilting quality mood. Light and exuberant with a folk- Nuit” and the technical fireworks of the of the waltz rhythm with the more sinister like second movement labeled “Feria.” and frenetic themes that emerge through- “Rustique,” the composition reveals the Mr. Ptushkin is an award-winning out the work. influence on Poulenc of Erik Satie and Ukrainian composer who is currently pro- The well-deserved standing ovation . Ms. Skidan and Mr. fessor of composition at the Kharkiv from the audience resulted in an encore, Nazarenko delivered a delightful reading Conservatory of Music, Mr. Nazarenko’s one of the jazz dances composed by of this work. alma mater. His incidental music to Myroslav Skoryk. The warm response of Two works by Maurice Ravel and Shakespeare’s “Merry Wives of Windsor” the audience at the end of the program music by Vladimir Ptushkin, a contempo- is pleasant light, and humorous. was evidence that the listeners agreed Andrew Bihun rary Ukrainian composer, comprised the The performers clearly had fun with with Ms. Skidan that sharing the music Oksana Skidan with a congratulatory second half of the program. the music. The last piece on the program was a lovely way to spend a few hours on bouquet of flowers. The “Rapsodie Espagnole” reflects the was “La Valse,” a piece Ravel wrote after Mother’s Day.

Young Ukrainian fi lmmaker presents her work at Shevchenko Society by Bohdan A. Oryshkvich The next film presented was a New befriended her. York University film class assignment to The filmmaker Bohdana NEW YORK – Young Ukrainian film- portray human relations without sound. delves into the complexity of maker Bohdana Smyrnova had a very suc- Called “Dad, Look...” (2007), this simple human emotions and cessful evening presenting her works to a straightforward film portrays the tension leaves viewers to wonder what packed standing-room-only audience at the between father and son using the son’s is on the mind of her protago- Shevchenko Scientific Society on March 27. nists. In Ms. Smrnova’s view, After a brief introduction by Dr. arrival at home from school. Like much of Bohdana’s work, it draws on the sur- humans more often than not Bohdan A. Oryshkevich of the USA/USA transmit mixed signals to oth- rounding urban environment to portray Program, Ms. Smyrnova showed “Les ers. It is the viewers’ assign- Demarches des Papiers” (2001 Karpenko- the emotions within. ment to reflect on them. Kary Kyiv Institute of Theatrical Arts In “Ramona’s New Dresser” (2008), Ms. Smyrnova also pre- diploma film). This is a Ukrainian- Ms. Smyrnova portrays a newly arrived sented the awarding-winning language deference to the romantic image Polish immigrant in New York, Polina, Ukrainian film “Velvet of France that is still playing on the who develops an ambiguous relationship Season” (2006) directed by screens of France. with an American woman who has Olexandra Khrebtova. This film relates in a restrained manner the never aging love of two retirees who go on vacation to Crimea to skinny dip in the Black Sea. She also showed the black comedy “Next” (2001) by Anatoliy Lavrenishin. This political cartoon is a varia- tion on the theme of bringing Filmmaker Bohdana Smyrnova a rope to your own hanging. She ended the film showings with her own As part of the introduction of this proj- brief modern dance film, “My Body in ect, Ms. Smyrnova presented the show- Your Hands” (2009). reels of Michael Rossetti, her planned Finally, Ms. Smyrnova spoke of her director of photography, and of Fred next film project, “Her Seat is Vacant.” Guerrier, her planned editor. This thesis film (www.herseatisvacant. A question and answer period from the org) will portray the inner dissatisfactions diverse audience followed. Judging from of a middle-aged immigrant Ukrainian the audience reactions, Ms. Smyrnova’s woman whose sister has died. Left alone, films and responses hit a chord with the she must now manage her small business, regulars of the Ukrainian Diaspora while make funeral arrangements for her sister at the same time satisfied the more eso- and confront the complexities of her rela- teric interests of the mostly young bohe- tionship with her lover. mian East Village crowd. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 11 FOCUS ON THE ARTS: Ukrainian superstars’ dancing delights all by Helen Smindak would be among the Ukrainian artists most likely to become international super- NEW YORK – Volodymyr stars. Dvorovenko, a 20-year veteran of the Ms. Hornjatkevic has pointed out that Virsky Ukrainian Dance Company now the two have differing stage personalities; teaching character dance in New York she says Ms. Dvorovenko is “a glorious City, is extremely proud of his daughter. convergence of ability, beauty and star And of his son-in-law. That feeling is quality – she’s spectacular and she knows shared by his wife Olga, a faculty mem- it,” while Mr. Beloserkovsky is an old- ber of American Theatre’s school dancer who conceals effort Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School, and because he feels that ostentation is anath- a former principal dancer and ballet mis- ema. She defines him as “an aristocratic tress of the Veriovka Song and Dance dancer, every inch the prince.” Ensemble. The romantic appeal of a husband-and- They have every reason to be proud. wife dance team has attracted magazine Their daughter is Irina Dvorovenko, a editors, who have featured the couple on principal dancer of the American Ballet the covers of such magazines as Pointe Theater since 2000, who is praised for her (“Ballet’s Hottest Couple”), Dancer dazzling virtuosity, spectacular dancing, (“Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim beauty and star quality. Her partner in Beloserkovsky – Partners at Home and on dance and marriage, Maxim Stage”), Dance, Vogue and Quest. There Beloserkovsky, also an ABT principal have been feature articles in numerous soloist, draws gasps of admiration as he publications, all of them admiring. executes high jumps and turns with speed, Audiences around the world have been precision and amplitude. dazzled by the couple’s elegance and Currently performing in ABT’s 2009 dancing prowess since the two began Spring Season at the Metropolitan Opera their ABT careers in the mid 1990s. House, Ms. Dvorovenko and Mr. Promoted to principal soloist status in Beloserkovsky are garnering as much 2000, Ms. Dvorovenko and Mr. praise – together with ovations and floral Beloserkovsky tour with ABT in the U.S. tributes – as ever. and in foreign countries. Just a week Over the years, The New York Times’ before the start of the 2009 spring season, dance critic Anna Kisselgoff has written they returned home from ABT perfor- elated reviews of the dancers’ perfor- mances in London and Munich. mances, describing Ms. Dvorovenko’s “splendid technique” and “lyrical side,” Greeting admirers ABT and pointing out that Mr. Beloserkovsky’s Backstage at the Met, looking rather American Ballet Theater principals Irina Dvorovenko and Maxim Belotserkovsky integration of dancing and acting was tired but pleased with their performance in the 2008 production of “The Merry Widow.” “perfect.” Together, she writes, they are a in “,” the two greet friends and stunning and exciting partnership. admirers. Ms. Dvorovenko, still in make- Mr. Beloserkovsky, looking sophisticated with teaching duties at ABT’s Jacqueline Other critics have been equally effu- up, hair pulled back into a bun in custom- and handsome in dapper menswear, sport- Kennedy Onassis School, is a faculty sive. An Associated Press reviewer said ary ballerina fashion, embraces old ed a stylish leather jacket in a recent member of ABT’s Summer Intensive that “their artistic fire is coupled with friends and shakes hands with newcom- photo. Course and a teacher at Ballet Academy grand jete leaps that seem to cut through ers. Mr. Beloserkovsky, leaning against a Wearing an Oscar de la Renta fox- East in Manhattan. In 2002 ABT invited the air like javelins,” and Pointe Magazine nearby doorway, pauses in his conversa- trimmed Tyrolean coat for a photo shoot, her to dance the role of Madame in has characterized them as a unified team tion with a ballet buff to answer a ques- Ms. Dvorovenko was heard to say she Antony Tudor’s “Offenbach and the that brings an old-world glamour and the tion from me about his height. “Well, I’m especially appreciated its fine embroi- Underworld.” Born in the Chernivtsi purity of the famous Vaganova technique 5-10; that’s not very tall, it’s the leg dery, which reminded her a bit of tradi- Oblast, she was a principal dancer and to ABT. The Times’ Jack Anderson, extension that makes me look taller when tional handiwork done in Ukraine. She ballet mistress with the Veriovka describing their interpretations of Odette/ I’m dancing.” has also been photographed in the cre- Ukrainian National Song and Dance Odile and Siegfried in “,” used Meanwhile, Mrs. Dvorovenko smiles ations of famous designers Roberto Ensemble in Kyiv. She has taught in the adjectives “exhilarating,” “poignant” and beams – proudly – while Mr. Cavalli, Max Azria and Calvin Klein. France, Canada and the Czech Republic, and “intimate.” Dvorovenko, an amateur photographer, Ms. Dvorovenko’s look, onstage and and is the recipient of a Distinguished Ukrainian Canadian musicologist Lada also beaming, snaps pictures of one and on the run, is described as graceful and Artist of Ukraine award. Hornjatkevic, who has been writing about all. chic. Arriving for the ABT gala on May Once a week, the two travel to Ukrainian performing artists, authors and With their radiant personalities and 18, she was stunning in a slim pale yel- Mamaroneck, N.Y., north of New York filmmakers for many years, says that the slender figures, the dancers have also low Roberto Cavalli creation with a silver City, to teach at the Dance Cavize School, Dvorovenko-Beloserkovsky duo, dancing won recognition as models, posing indi- bodice and short train, while her husband a privately owned dance facility – he as a together, provides the greatest pleasure of vidually and in tandem for advertise- looked debonair in a dark suit and grey ballet instructor, she as a teacher for all. Observing contemporary Ukrainian ments. Ms. Dvorovenko was the face of silk tie. Their always glamorous and ele- advanced ballet students. culture, Ms. Hornjatkevic predicted years Movado watches for three years and has gant appearance at social functions The Beloserkovskys, with 4-year-old ago that Dvorovenko and Beloserkovsky posed for eyeglasses by Lens Crafters. prompted the magazine In Style to daughter Emma, make their home on the include them in a recent listing of the top West Side, a hop, skip and jete from 10 best-dressed couples of the year. Lincoln Center and the stage of the Since 2006, the two have been repre- Metropolitan Opera House and fairly senting Bloch, maker of apparel and foot- close to the ABT rehearsal studios on wear for ballet dancers. The Irina and Broadway. When they’re away on tour, Max line by Bloch, designed in conjunc- Emma stays with her grandparents on the tion with the famed stars and available at East Side, where she attends a weekly Bloch’s New York store on Columbus class at Ballet Academy East. When her Avenue, includes warm-up and studio parents are onstage at the Met, Emma can wear, from pants to vests, and such acces- often be found in a backstage lounge sories as bags and warm-up booties. entertaining fans with her interpretation East Side, West Side of pirouettes while her personal caretaker watches with amusement. The senior Dvorovenkos, who live on Ms. Dvorovenko’s ballet training in Manhattan’s Upper East Side, attend as Kyiv is sometimes singled out as the basis many ABT starring Irina and of` her light-footed grace and dramatic Maxim as their schedules allow. execution. But her ability to convey Mr. Dvorovenko teaches character expressions and feelings in the characters dance at the Ailey School, a branch of the she portrays may come from her father, renowned Alvin Ailey American Dance who (aside from the fact that he feels his Center, which focuses on students of bal- daughter’s combination of technical and let and modern dance. A soloist and a artistic performance is very rare) is a firm balletmaster for the Virsky Ukrainian believer in the necessity of studying a Dance Company for 20 years, he began ballet’s background – who and what you dance training in his native Kirovohrad, are dancing, the period in which the ballet and danced for a time with the Yatran is set, the kind of mannerisms people Dance Company. He attended the State used at that time, and how they walked Ballet School in Kyiv before joining the and moved. Backstage at the Met: Olga and Volodymyr Dvorovenko embrace their daughter Virsky ensemble. Irina after her performance as Odette/Odile in “Swan Lake.” Mrs. Dvorovenko, who’s kept busy (Continued on page 22) 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 No. 23

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For more information, call 845-626-5641 In the event Soyuzivka has no vacancies, or visit www.soyuzivka.com contact the nearby Hudson Valley Resort at 888-9-HUDSON Shuttle service will operate between Soyuzivka and the Hudson Soyuzivka Heritage Center Valley Resort Saturday throughout the day until 1 A.M. 216 Foordmore Rd PO Box 529 For bus service from Brighton Beach to Soyuzivka, Kerhonson, NY 12446 contact New Tours Agency at 718-934-7644 Email: [email protected] www.newtours.us No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 13 GENERATION UKE Edited and compiled by Matthew Dubas and Yarema Belej USCAK Canada (A) defeats U.K.’s Trident 3-1 to win international soccer tournament by Yarema Belej PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Canada’s USCAK (Ukrainian Sports Federation in the U.S.A. and Canada) team won the third International Ukrainian Football Tournament (IUFT) in Nottingham, England, on Sunday, May 24. The Canadian side beat the host Nottingham Trident 3-1. “The tournament was great,” said Dan Lewycky, a member of the USCAK-U.S.A. team. “Those that ran the tournament did so very well that I do not think it could have gone any better. As far as the com- petitiveness of the play, I would say that every team was highly skilled and anyone could have won the tournament.” Indeed, those that attended the tourna- ment raved about the high quality of compe- tition, the exceptional level of organization and real fun that was had by all the players and guests outside of the field of play. The Canada (A) defeated Australia 4-0 in the semifnal match of the International Ukrainian Football Tournament. teams that played in the tournament and par- and even the games to spend time with took in the entire experience were: Australia, people that share many of the same expe- two from Canada, the U.S., and four teams riences as they did growing up Ukrainian from England, including Nottingham, in non-Ukrainian lands. These common- London, Yorkshire and Manchester. alities were easily made into friendships “We had a great time when we weren’t over beers, on dance floors and the playing,” said Andrew Mandzy, another respect gained by sharing the same field. member of the U.S. team. “That was “The camaraderie between all of the probably the understatement of the year. players was unbelievable – we all made The U.S. team had a chance to tour many new friends,” said Mr. Mandzy. Sherwood Forest, do some archery and The players and their guests all spoke see some of the sights around Nottingham. highly of the quality of Ukrainians in We also attended all of the IUFT events. other lands, including their prowess on My hat’s off to those who were on the the soccer pitch. organizing committee. They did a tremen- The USCAK-U.S.A. team ran into dous job, and the events that we actually some tough competition and had to settle remember were quite fun.” for a third-place finish after a tough loss The organizers had several interesting to the Nottingham Trident squad in the events planned for the assembled diaspo- semifinal. After trailing 2-0, the ra players. The highlights of which were Americans got back in the game by tying the dinner and zabava with music provid- it up, but eventually fell behind again. Team Canada (A) hoists the IUFT Cup trophy after its 3-1 victory over host team ed by Chorna Roza and the Mazzeppa “I think that we are a bit disappointed Trident FC of Nottingham, England, in the final match on May 24. Ukrainian Cossacks. Another highlight with the results,” said Mr. Mandzy. “We was the concert that was put on by The felt we had a team that could win it all. Ukrainians. The Ukrainians are a long- But at the end of the day, it’s not really standing band from England that released about that. It’s about making new friends SUSTA elects new executive its 11th album, called “Diaspora,” in and celebrating our Ukrainian heritage.” February of this year. There is talk that the next IUFT tourna- board at annual conference Also, the players gathered to watch the ment might take place here in the United UEFA Cup final that saw Shakhtar States. Participants acknowledged that it PARSIPPANY, N.J. – The Ukrainian Completing his Ph.D. in Slavic stud- Donetsk win against Werder Bremen. would take a great deal of organization, Student Federation of America (known by ies with a major in Ukrainian literature They viewed the historic match at the but the opportunity is there and a success- its Ukrainian acronym as SUSTA) held its at Harvard University, Mr. Kostyuba Federation House Ukrainian Club. It was ful tournament would indeed be possible. annual national conference on April 4 at has received degrees from the National the first time that a Ukrainian club played “I feel that it is going to take a tremen- New York University in New York City. Pedagogical University in Ternopil, in the European Cup final since 1986. dous amount of work for the U.S. to host This year’s conference theme was Wayne State University in Detroit and The players and their guests had a it,” said Mr. Lewycky. “But it is very pos- “Arts, Culture and Ukraine,” and a new the University of Munich. While in unique opportunity to use these activities sible and we would love the opportunity.” executive board was elected, including: Germany, Mr. Kostyuba revived the Bohdan Pechenyak, president; Oleh Association of Ukrainian Students in Kostyuba, vice-president; Tetiana Sears, Germany (known by its Ukrainian acro- Group Results secretary; and Andrij Harasewych, web- nym as SUSN), and hopes to offer sup- master. port and his experience in establishing Group A GP W L D GF GD Points The top three executive positions were SUSTA as a link between Ukrainian 1 Nottingham Trident 3 3 0 0 16 14 9 assumed by new immigrants from clubs in the United States, as well as 2 Australia 3 1 1 1 12 3 4 Ukraine. Mr. Pechenyak is originally from strengthening relations with student 3 USCAK Canada B 3 1 1 1 7 0 4 Lviv, Mr. Kostyuba is from Ternopil, and associations abroad. 4 Yorkshire Bila Roza 3 0 3 0 0 -17 0 Ms. Sears is from Dnipropetrovsk. Each Ms. Sears, who holds degrees from of them have post-graduate degrees and Dnipropetrovsk University, the University Group B GP W L D GF GD Points are continuing their education in the of Pennsylvania and New York’s 1 USCAK Canada 3 3 0 0 14 11 9 United States. Columbia University, plans to expand 2 USCAK USA 3 2 1 0 15 9 6 Mr. Pechenyak is completing his mas- and improve the lines of communication 3 London Kyiv 3 1 2 0 15 -8 3 ter’s degree in social work and public among all Ukrainian student organiza- 4 North West 3 0 3 0 3 -10 0 health at Philadelphia’s Temple University. tions in the United States and beyond, His main reason for joining the executive and increase the organization’s publicity, board, Mr. Pechenyak stated, was to help she stated. Playoff Results expand SUSTA’s reach, range of activities More information on the 2009 SUSTA and significance, as well as help to estab- conference will be made available soon. Final USCAK Canada A 3 : 1 Nottingham Trident lish and strengthen its connections with For more information about SUSTA, visit Semi-Final Nottingham Trident 4 : 2 USCAK USA both Ukraine and the international com- the group’s Facebook page, or its website munity of Ukrainian students. at www.ukrainianstudents.net. Semi-Final USCAK Canada A 4 : 0 Australia 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 No. 23

political science as an anti-Constitutional NEWSBRIEFS revolt.” Ms. Vannykova also stated that CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS (Continued from page 2) the president, as a guarantor of the the majority of parliamentary forces is Constitution, cautions against such a TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x 3040 not a usurpation of power, which means development of events and warns that he OR E-MAIL [email protected] that other parties should join in the proj- will not allow “dividing the country into ect, Mr. Kyrylenko stated. “Our key prob- two.” (Ukrinform) lem is not presidential or prime ministeri- PM urges unification of forces SERVICES al authority. We believe that redistribution of power between the center and the KYIV – While opening the June 3 gov- regions in the latter’s favor must be a cor- ernment meeting, Prime Minister Yulia nerstone of Ukraine’s stable development. Tymoshenko expressed the need for This is the essence of our constitutional immediate unification of all political forc- initiatives,” Mr. Kyrylenko said. He es. She said she has always stood on the emphasized: “This is a call for putting position of full unification. “Either all things into order in this country and political forces unite to protect Ukraine building its great future with confidence, over the global crisis period, or all politi- through a joint effort of political forces cians must confess that they cannot pro- and authorities of all levels. Join us and tect their country,” she emphasized. On do not be afraid.” (Ukrinform) June 2, representatives of the parliamen- tary factions of the Yulia Tymoshenko YTB: decrees drafted on early elections Bloc and the Party of Regions of Ukraine KYIV – The Presidential Secretariat for the first time expressed in public the has drafted two decrees on early parlia- possibility of creating a new coalition, mentary and presidential elections, to be having called upon other factions to join made public if a coalition of the Yulia them. Representatives of the Volodymyr Tymoshenko Bloc and the Party of Lytvyn Bloc and the For Ukraine union Regions is created, said Serhii Mischenko, said they would not participate in the new YTB parliamentary faction member, on coalition. President Viktor Yushchenko June 2. “As soon as a YTB-PRU union said he welcomes the creation of a broad appears, two decrees will come out on the coalition, but threatened tough measures very next day. Then we will have to go to if amendments to the Constitution intro- the Constitutional Court to ask it to rule duce election of the president in the decrees invalid, which is time-con- Parliament and prolong the Verkhovna suming. As a result, we will lose a couple Rada’s term. (Ukrinform) of months more,” he commented. Mr. First case of H1N1 flu in Ukraine Mischenko added, “it was necessary to form a broad coalition earlier in order to KYIV – The first case of new H1N1 have more time before presidential elec- flu has been confirmed in Ukraine, Chief tions.” On Sunday, May 31, the media Sanitary Inspector Oleksander Bilovol reported that the PRU and the YTB had reported on June 2. The sick person asked agreed on the creation of a new coalition. for medical assistance on May 29. He is a MERCHANDISE The next day YTB faction leader Ivan Ukrainian citizen who resided and lived Kyrylenko refuted hearsay about the cre- in the United States over the past two ation of a broad coalition. Oleksander years. He arrived at Boryspil Airport from Yefremov, deputy head of the PRU fac- New York on a flight via Paris. The FOR RENT tion, noted that a final decision on the patient is at the Clinical Hospital No. 9 of coalition had not yet been made, but did Kyiv; his state of health is appraised as confirm that relevant talks were continu- satisfactory. The State Sanitary- ing with all factions, including the YTB. Epidemiological Service of Ukraine con- LvivRentals.com The leader of the Volodymyr Lytvyn Bloc tinues to carry out anti-epidemic mea- stated that his bloc would not join a coali- sures with regard to persons who had from $59 per night tion of the YTB and the PRU if it should contact with the patient, including a taxi it take shape. During a news briefing in driver and workers of the customs and the Rome on Monday evening, June 1, border guard services. Thus far, there are President Viktor Yushchenko of Ukraine no complaints about their health. 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Speaking to a forum of leaders he feels it is obvious that a broad coali- of small- and medium-sized-businesses in HELP YOU? tion is regarded by its initiators exclu- Kyiv, Mr. Yushchenko noted that, accord- sively as a mechanism for a shadow con- ing to a World Bank report on the ease of stitutional reform and the usurpation of doing business, Ukraine was declining in To reach The Ukrainian power. “The Ukrainian president believes the rankings rather than moving up. that the adoption of a new Constitution is Economic analyst Vasyl Yurchyshyn of Weekly all (973) 292-9800, the only mechanism for resolving politi- the Kyiv-based Razumkov Center told cal contradictions. But realization of these RFE/RL that the drop in Ukraine’s GDP and dial the appropriate amendments should take into consider- may be even more than 20 percent. 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in the ensuing chaos. But the explosions of Ukraine, 5-hrv face value, made of improvement of the demographic situa- NEWSBRIEFS were much stronger than they expected German silver; on June 15 – “The tion: the reduction of the country’s death (Continued from page 14) and they fled the scene. Police said there International Year of Astronomy,” 100-hrv rate. (Ukrinform) was only $4,000 in the bank at the time of face value made of 999 standard silver; on ation will worsen, according to the results Ukraine 82nd most peaceful of a public opinion poll carried out by the the robbery attempt. Some 25 people, June 19 _ “The 350th Anniversary of the Sophia Center for Social Studies. including two children, were injured by Battle of Konotop,” of the Heroes of the KYIV – Ukraine ranks 82nd in a rating According to the survey, 47.9 percent of the explosives and six are still in the hos- Kozak Epoch series, 10-hrv face value of the most peace-loving countries, respondents believe that the crisis will pital with serious injuries. (Ukrinform, made of 925 standard silver; on July 20 according to the Global Peace Index pub- grow in strength and that the economic sit- RFE/RL) – “The 70th Anniversary of the lished on June 3. There are 144 countries Proclamation of Carpathian Ukraine,” of uation will worsen; 36.2 percent of respon- Concern about Rusyn movement on the list. New Zealand ranks first. The dents believe that Ukraine is at the peak of the Rebirth of Ukrainian Statehood series, United States follows Ukraine in the rat- the crisis, but there will be no further KYIV – Valentyn Nalyvaichenko, chief 20-hrv face value made of 925 standard ing, occupying 83rd place. Russia aggravation of the economic situation; 6.6 of the Security Service of Ukraine silver; on July 28 – “Bokorash,” of the appeared in 136th place in the rating. The percent feel that the crisis is ending and (known by its Ukrainian acronym, SBU), Folk Crafts and Arts series, 10-hrv face indices taken into consideration included that the economic situation will gradually said on May 29 that the separatist move- value made of 925 standard silver and the number of law enforcement bodies become normal. In the nearest two to three ment of Zakarpattia’s Rusyns has no 5-hrv face value of German silver; on July per 100,000 the population, the percent- months, improvement of the economic sit- chance of success in Ukraine. Speaking 28 – “Chersones Tavricheskyi,” of the age of the population imprisoned, the uation is expected by 1.7 percent of to RFE/RL’s Ukrainian service, Mr. Antique Sites of Ukraine series, 100-hrv crime rate, citizens’ access to weapons, respondents, 4.7 percent believe this will Nalyvaichenko said the SBU had just fin- face value made of gold. In addition, in the attitude toward human rights and rela- take place no earlier than in half a year, 7.2 ished an investigation into the activities August, the NBU plans to issue coins tions with neighboring countries. percent expect improvements by year’s of an organization called the Congress of based on Nikolai Gogol’s “Evenings on a (Ukrinform) end, 24 percent – next year, and 45.9 per- Carpathian Rusyns, which has a separatist Farm near Dykanka,” 50-hrv face value, cent – in several years. The poll was car- agenda. Rusyns or Ruthenians, an ethnic made of 999 standard silver; Ukraine improves corruption laws ried out on May 13-22 in all regions of group living in Ukraine, Slovakia and The 60th Anniversary of the Council of KYIV – Ukraine is working hard to Ukraine. (Ukrinform) Poland, are officially recognized as a Europe,” 5-hrv face value made of basic improve the legal means to fight corrup- minority in the latter two countries, but metals; and “Mykola Boholiubov,” of the Bank blows up in Melitopol tion, yet it is paying little attention to the Kyiv considers them a Ukrainian sub- Outstanding Personalities of Ukraine removal of the factors provoking this phe- KYIV – An explosion on June 2 rocked group. Mr. Nalyvaichenko said that the series, 2-hrv face value made of German nomenon, said Drago Kos, president of an Oschadbank office in Melitopol, allegedly separatist organization does not silver. (Ukrinform) the Council of Europe’s Group of States represent the true Rusyn identity or proj- Zaporizhia Oblast. The press service of Birth rate on the rise in Ukraine Against Corruption, known as GRECO. the Emergencies Ministry reported that ects for the preservation of the Rusyn Expert William Treanor said at the June 3 the office is located on the ground floor language and culture. He added that all KYIV – According to the Family, press conference that it is necessary to of a nine-story dwelling. There were two channels of financial support to the orga- Youth and Sports Ministry, the birthrate pass a law on exposing the sources of blasts, which also hit three cars parked nization have been cut off, without speci- in Ukraine is up 10 percent each year income and property of government offi- nearby. The incident occurred at 10:28 fying what those sources were. At its since 2005. According to Minister Yurii cials, especially in the top echelons of a.m. Ukrainian police on June 3 arrested gathering in the Ukrainian city of Pavlenko, in January-March of this year, power; adopt a code of ethics for state two people suspected of setting off the Mukachiv last year, the Congress of 125,834 babies were born in Ukraine; last officials; set up a special anti-corruption explosions. First Vice Prime Minister Carpathian Rusyns adopted a resolution year the number of babies born in this agency; and create an effective system of Oleksander Turchynov said the suspects on Rusyn statehood. (RFE/RL) same period was 117,260. “Therefore, punitive sanctions. In April Mr. Kos noted have confessed and are cooperating with Nine jubilee coins to be released despite the impact of the financial-eco- that Ukraine had fully complied with five investigators. He said the suspects told nomic crisis, more children are being of GRECO’s 25 recommendations con- police they brought explosives and pistols KYIV – Over summer, the National born in Ukraine... The positive dynamics cerning the battle against corruption, sat- into the Oschadbank on June 2 with the Bank of Ukraine (NBU) intends to put the of increasing families is also being isfactorily moved toward fulfilling five intention of robbing it. They wanted to following jubilee coins into circulation: on observed, with two, three and more chil- more, and complied partially with the create panic in the bank with the explo- June 1 – “The 225th Anniversary of dren,” Mr. Pavlenko added. The minister other 15. Ukraine joined GRECO in sives and take as much money as possible Simferopol,” from the series Ancient Cities pointed to another important factor in the 2006. (Ukrinform)

On Sunday afternoon, May 31, 2009, our father Roman Wrzesnewskyj

with his family by his side – wife Irene, children Ruslana and Borys with wife Lina, and granddaugh- ters Petra, Yara, Anka, Olena and Viktoria – peaceful- ly departed on his final journey after a courageous battle with cancer. Our father’s family were refugees fleeing the horrors of Soviet and Nazi terror dur- ing the Second World War. Our father and grandparents arrived on Canada’s shores with dreams of peace and hopes for a better future. Dad, “Tato,” instilled in his children and grandchildren a deep appreciation and love for our great country Canada and an active engagement in our democracy and its resultant freedoms. Alongside his love for Canada, “Tato” also taught us to respect the history, struggles and sacrifices of our ancestral roots in Ukraine. In typical immigrant fashion, he worked hard picking tobacco, shovelling coal for the railroad, then working as a dish washer in Winnipeg while joining The Queen’s Own Cameron Highlanders of Canada. The family saved their earnings and saw the fulfillment of their immigrant dreams when they opened their first business, a bakery in the big city of Toronto. They named it “Future Bakery” for it was to be their vehicle towards building a better future for our family in their adoptive country. Over the decades he worked hard in building our successful businesses, believed strongly in giving back to community and country, while always living his life to the fullest. While believing in always fulfilling one’s obligations, he was also known to sneak away from our bakery with one of our employees to head off and play a match of tennis. Our father Roman was unswayable in his principles, a perpetual optimist, a friend to turn to for advice; the rock of our family. While we know that he will always be with us, we will all miss his physical presence. Visitation and Panakhyda services will take place on Wednesday and Thursday, June 3rd and 4th, at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church, 4 Bellwoods Ave. (at Queen St. W.) at 7:30 pm. The funeral service will be held on Friday at 10:00 am at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Catholic Church followed by interment at Park Lawn Cemetery in Etobicoke. A remembrance luncheon will take place at King’s Garden Banquet Hall (Etobicoke). In lieu of flowers, donations to Help Us Help The Children (2118-A Bloor St. W., Toronto, ON M6S 1M8) would be appreciated. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 No. 23 No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 17

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE “Sviachene” for St. Nicholas Parish by Ihor Stefan Bilynsky al singing of “Khrystos Voskrec.” He then blessed the food and the participants, and PHILADELPHIA – Parishioners of St. the meal began. Nicholas Parish celebrated their tradition- After the main course was completed, al “Sviachene” on Sunday, May 17. The Dr. Leonid Rudytzky gave an impas- event was organized and coordinated by sioned talk on “The Patriarch and His the Rev. Myron Myroniuk, parishioners Effect on the Church in Ukraine.” He was and members of the Ukrainian League of rewarded with a rousing ovation for his Philadelphia. skillful and heartfelt presentation. The morning began with the divine lit- The Executive Committee of the urgy at 9 a.m. Afterwards, the parishio- Ukrainian League, consisting of President ners proceeded from the church located at Jaroslaw Leskiw, Vice-President Lewko 24th and Poplar streets to the main hall of Strockyj and Treasurer Vera Nimczuk, the Ukrainian League of Philadelphia at presented the Rev. Myroniuk with a check 23rd and Brown streets. for $500 as a donation to the parish. The spacious hall was elegantly set up Father Myroniuk thanked the Ukrainian out for the event as 10 tables were covered League for its help in organizing this with red table cloths, and had a centerpiec- event, and indicated that it was a positive es of beautiful spring flowers. Each table sign that the Church and other Ukrainian offered amply fortified platters of kovbasa, organizations could cooperate and coordi- kabanosy, Krakivska, potato salad, halush- nate their efforts to benefit the overall Dr. Leonid Rudnytzky speaks at the “Sviachene.” ky, paska, hard-boiled eggs, beets with Ukrainian community living in Fairmount. horseradish and two bottles of wine. He asked the parishioners to rise and sing tion with the parish. the afternoon away, greatly enjoying the The Rev. Myroniuk, began the “Mnohaya Lita” to wish the league many Dessert platters were served at each opportunity to gather and celebrate this Sviachene with a prayer and the tradition- future successes and continued coopera- table and the participants amiably chatted joyous occasion.

to Holy Resurrection Antiochian Orthodox in Minneapolis, was reconstructed at St. Tucson congregation has new home Church, which outgrew the facility. Michael’s. Bohdan Gojdycz, who worked TUCSON, Ariz. – Parishioners of St. April 20 that the congregation, which used The newspaper also reported that St. on the project, said it took six weeks to Michael Ukrainian Catholic Church in to meet in a makeshift chapel adjoining a Michael’s new pastor, the Rt. Rev. Dr. reconstruct the iconostasis, which arrived this Arizona city celebrated the fact that house on Tucson’s East Side, in February Andriy Chirovsky, 52, is returning the in 100 pieces. their parish now has a permanent home finalized the purchase of a church on the parish to its cultural and spiritual tradi- Parish Council President Ihor Kunasz after 25 years. city’s North Side. The church, located at tions. Father Chirovsky, a professor of said about 50 people attend liturgy at the The Arizona Daily Star reported on 715 W. Vanover Road, was formerly home Eastern Christian studies at the new church. He told the Arizona Daily Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky Institute Star: “Finally, we have our own beautiful at St. Paul University in Ottawa, com- church. We are looking forward to a great, mutes each week from Tempe, Ariz., to great future where people can experience celebrate liturgy in Tucson. the Eastern Church tradition, the Post 6 veterans remember comrades An iconostasis, obtained from a church Ukrainian one in particular.” by Walter Bodnar of silence for the departed and a singing of “God Bless America.” Marie Marchishin UNION, N.J. – Hollywood Cemetery in also placed a red poppy, a symbol of fallen The Ukrainian Weekly announces a special section Union, N.J., was the site of solemn servic- soldiers, among the blooming flowers sur- es on Sunday, May 22. Members of the rounding the monument. Ukrainian American Veterans (UAV) Post He is called for registering all veterans Congratulations, Graduates! 6 gathered at 11 a.m. at their monument to for national annals in Washington, in pay homage to their departed comrades. Every year tens of thousands of students throughout North This Memorial Day event has become a order to underscore how many men and women of Ukrainian heritage served in America receive undergraduate and graduate degrees at colleges yearly observance since 1946, when the and universities, cresting a pinnacle of personal achievement. post was established. the U.S. armed forces. Members are also Most of the members of this post are asked to solicit funds for the UAV monu- World War II veterans. Although there are ment that is to be erected at the entrance The Ukrainian Weekly’s special section – Congratulations, fewer and fewer left, they still go out of to St. Andrew’s Ukrainian Orthodox cem- Graduates! – offers readers of The Ukrainian Weekly the oppor- their way to pay tribute to their comrades etery in South Bound Brook, N.J. tunity to place a note congratulating family members and dear at the post monument. Veterans who served in the U.S. Armed friends on their recent achievements. This annual section will be The traditional ceremony began with a Forces are to join Post 6 by calling Mr. prayer by the post’s chaplain, Walter Federko at 908-486-5543. published on July 5, 2009. Bodnar, former commander of the post During a Memorial Day ceremony at and former UAV national adjutant. The Hollywood Cemetery in Union, N.J., To place an ad congratulating a recent graduate, present commander, Michael Fedirko, read (from left) Michael Fedirko, Walter please send us the following by June 22: the credo and Danylo Marchishin placed a Bodnar and Danylo Marchishin of wreath at the foot of the monument. Ukrainian American Veterans Post 6 sing • your note of congratulations, in Ukrainian or English, The ceremony concluded with a moment “God Bless America.” which should be no more than 50 words, including names; • in English, the full name of the graduate, the degree completed or diploma received, along with the date it was presented, a list of awards and honors given the graduate, and the name and location of the school; • a photo of the graduate (optional); • paymeny for the ad; • your daytime phone number.

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Bozhena Olshaniwsky During a Memorial Day ceremony at Hollywood Cemetery in Union, N.J., (from For further information, please call 973-292-9800 ext. 3040 left) Michael Fedirko, Walter Bodnar and Danylo Marchishin of Ukrainian or visit www.ukrweekly.com American Veterans Post 6 sing “God Bless America.” 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 No. 23

“It’s completely obvious that such actions firmed the names of 882,510 Holodomor SBU said in a May 26 statement. Security Service... won’t withstand any criticism,” said Viktor victims. The SBU is pursuing its prosecution (Continued from page 1) Yanukovych, leader of the Party of Regions Estimates of the Holodomor’s direct based on documents demonstrating that a Charges will also be based on interna- of Ukraine (PRU), labeling the criminal casualties range from 3.5 million, as report- punitive system was developed and special tional conventions adopted by Ukraine, such investigation “irresponsible” and a “provo- ed last year by Ukraine’s Institute of military units were employed to carry out as the 1948 United Nations Convention on cation.” Demography and Social Research, to as the Famine, Mr. Nalyvaichenko said. the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime So far, investigators have produced a list many as 10 million. These units not only forcibly confiscated of 136 people who knowingly participated The Vasyl Stus Memorial Association food items, but also dishes, and cooking of Genocide and the 1968 U.N. Convention in genocide, having signed documents led by Roman Krutsyk and the Holodomor utensils and “everything to support human on the Non-Applicability of Statutory authorizing mass murder, said Volodymyr Researchers Association led by Lev life somehow,” he said. Undeniable evidence Limitations to War Crimes and Crimes Viatrovych, director of the SBU archives. Lukianenko have played critical roles in also demonstrates civilians were executed on Against Humanity, Mr. Nalyviachenko “These are the highest leaders of the gathering the evidence that is now being a mass scale without investigations or trials. explained. Communist Party of Ukraine and the party’s prepared by the SBU, the Procurator Ukrainian scholars argue it’s these exam- The SBU’s investigation could set a prec- enforcement organs, its main political General’s Office and the Institute of ples that distinguish the Holodomor as geno- edent for prosecuting Soviet crimes against administration – people who signed docu- National Memory. cide against Ukrainians from famines which humanity committed not only in Ukraine ments demonstrating the Holodomor was “The results of this work show that, after occurred in Russia at the same time. but also in other former Soviet republics, organized, as well as those who signed the dissolution of the Ukrainian National Russians didn’t have their cooking or farm- including the Russian Federation. numerous verdicts,” he said at a May 28 People’s Republic in 1921, the Bolshevik ing supplies confiscated, for example, nor Ukraine’s pro-Russian forces criticized press conference. regime mounted a systematic and unlawful were entire villages quarantined as singled the SBU and the government of President The SBU will present the lead investiga- campaign aimed at preventing an indepen- out for destruction. Viktor Yushchenko for exploiting the tor next week, Mr. Nalyvaichenko said, add- dent Ukrainian state, thereby denationalizing Yet Mr. Yanukovych stressed in his May Holodomor tragedy for political ends, incit- ing that the Institute of National Memory the Ukrainian nation and merging it into the 27 statement that the Russian government ing social conflict and provoking a confron- led by Dr. Ihor Yukhnovskyi is playing a common administrative unit of the and many Russians believe others suffered tation with Russia. critical role, having established and con- Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic,” the in the same way Ukrainians did, which hasn’t been proven by historians. “If a criminal investigation is opened against the Holodomor’s organizers, then the entire leadership and Soviet party mem- bership of the then-Soviet Ukraine would have to be included,” he said. “It’s under- stood that it would be the latest propaganda campaign within the framework of a large geopolitical game.” Mr. Yanukovych seemed to overlook his own role in that geopolitical game, as well as the role played by the Party of Regions, which wages annual information campaigns through its control of local media in eastern and southern Ukrainian oblasts to suppress and censor evidence of the Holodomor. The Party of Regions leadership in Luhansk, for example, has censored and restricted the distribution of books and films produced by local researcher Iryna Mahrytska. Meanwhile, Mr. Nalyvaichenko asked the Federal Security Service (FSB) of Russia, successor to the KGB, to provide Holodomor-related documents kept in its archives and help Ukraine in its investiga- tion. The FSB and Russian presidential archives have materials that would immense- ly contribute to Ukraine’s efforts to establish historical justice, Mr. Viatrovych said. As for the situation in Kyiv, Mr. Nalyvaichenko said the current director of the State Archives Committee, Communist Olga Ginzburg, won’t be able to interfere in the investigation because President Viktor Yushchenko’s historic January 23 decree declassified all Soviet-related government documents. “All the obstacles are removed, so in my view it’s not important who’s in charge, whether it’s Nalyvaichenko or Ginzburg or someone else,” he said. “The resolutions have to be executed to declassify and give access to everyone, citizens and foreigners alike.” Mr. Nalyvaichenko and Mr. Romaniw of the UWC called upon interested lawyers to assist in prosecuting the Holodomor. In its investigation and prosecution, the SBU will apply the same methods it used to pursue Nazi war criminals, Mr. Nalyvaichenko said. If the investigations find someone still alive who helped organize or carry out the Holodomor, such suspects will be similarly prosecuted, he said. The trials could occur in Kyiv or in the oblasts where the crimes happened, he said, stating he hoped to make a decision to pros- ecute by November, in the event of a fairly quick investigation. “The SBU has taken a brave step in the right direction to put on notice that crimes have been committed,” said Mr. Romaniw, who led the global efforts to commemorate the Holodomor’s 75th anniversary. “We have evidence. What do we do now? Let it die? A lot of people would like for it to just go away. We finished the [75th anniver- sary] commemoration, and now we’re in the process of getting it recognized as a crime against humanity,” he added. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 19

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assistant pastor to Msgr. Basil Filevich, rec- blessed. Toronto pastor’s tor of St. Josaphat Cathedral in Toronto. Under his leadership St. Demetrius One of his main responsibilities was to Church gained international acclaim for its 50 years of service establish a new parish in the western sub- publication in 1981 of the children’s urbs of Toronto, where there was a great “Guardian Angel” prayer book and more by Orest M. Humeniuk need for a Ukrainian church because so recently the “Windows to Heaven” book, and Lillian Yuryk many young families were settling in the which details the stained glass windows in area. St. Demetrius Church. TORONTO – The Rev. John Tataryn is In 1961, after four acres of land were Various charity programs and organiza- being recognized this year, on the occasion purchased on La Rose Avenue, a building tions flourish within the parish community of the 50th anniversary of his priesthood, by campaign started. On March 1, 1964, the and beyond as the Rev. Tataryn supported his grateful parishioners at St. Demetrius Rev. Tataryn was officially relieved of his St. John the Compassionate Mission, aid to Ukrainian Catholic Church for his many duties at the cathedral and the chancery Brazil and parishes in Ukraine, and support years of guidance, encouragement and office and appointed the first pastor of the for immigrant families arriving from inspiration. new St. Demetrius Parish. Eleven years Vietnam, Poland and Ukraine. The Rev. Tataryn was born October 16, later, on October 25, 1970, the church, Two awards presented in 2000 acknowl- 1933, in Sydney, Nova Scotia. He was the church hall and rectory were blessed. edged Father Tataryn’s great contributions fifth child of Hryhorij Tataryn and Mary At every stage of development, the Rev. to the community: The Award of Markiw. Tataryn attempted to express the Ukrainian Achievement in the Development of the He graduated in 1955 with a B.A. Catholics heritage in a contemporary Ukrainian Community was presented by the (summa cum laude) from Francis Xavier milieu. Ukrainian Canadian Congress, Toronto University in Nova Scotia. He entered St. In 1975, his dream of a school became a Martha M. Humeniuk branch; Francis Xavier University, his alma Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Seminary in reality. On October 1 of that year Patriarch The Rev. John Tataryn mater, inducted him into The Hall of Washington, and after completing his theo- Josyf Slipyj elevated the pastor to the rank Thoughts. logical studies at the Catholic University of of mitred archimandrite. Demetrius Residence. However, the pastor In 2002 the government of Canada rec- America, he was ordained in Sydney, Nova On May 2, 1982, the Rev. Tataryn’s also recognized the greater needs of aging ognized the Rev. Tataryn for his achieve- Scotia, on May 24, 1959. vision for the seniors in the parish was rec- seniors, and on November 26, 1995, the ments by awarding him the Queen’s Golden Father Tataryn’s first assignment was as ognized, with the blessing of the St. Ukrainian Canadian Care Center was Jubilee Medal.

now their turn to say, “Thank you, Mrs. Awards for two Hanushevsky.” UMass professor Dr. Hoshowsky, who received a Ph.D. Ukrainian educators from Fordham University in 1988, is a social at science festival studies teacher at Irondequoit High School by Natalie Sluzar in the West Irondequoit School District. She AMHERST, Mass. – Prof. Anna Nagurney, the John F. Smith Memorial received the Excellence in Education Award ROCHESTER – Two Ukrainian educa- Professor of Operations Management on May 19 at a dinner sponsored by the tors in Rochester, N.Y., received recognition and director of the Virtual Center for for outstanding work in teaching. Daria West Irondequoit Teachers’ Association. Supernetworks at the Isenberg School of Hanushevsky received the Golden Apple During her long teaching career Dr. Management at the University of Award, and Dr. Christine Hoshowsky Hoshowsky has taught American history, Massachusetts Amherst, will speak at the received the Excellence in World Science Festival to be held in New Education Award for 2009.” The York City on June 10-14. women work in different school Prof. Nagurney will join Princeton districts and were honored by sep- biology professor Iain Couzin and archi- arate constituencies. tect and Columbia professor Mitchell Mrs. Hanushevsky, a primary Joachim in a session “!@#$% Traffic school teacher in the Rochester From Insects to Interstates” at New York City School District, received the University’s Kimmel Center on Friday, Golden Apple Award on March 31, June 12, at 7 p.m. The speakers will this year. She was nominated for answer the question, “Can marching ants, Prof. Anna Nagurney the award by the entire student schooling fish and herding wildebeests body and faculty at Lincoln 22 teach us something about the morning New-York Historical Society, the School located on Zimbrich Street commute?” In a unique melding of math- Museum of Arts and Design, the 92nd in the inner city. ematics, physics and behavioral science, Street Y, the Players Club and the Baruch On the day of the award, the the program will examine the creative Performing Arts Center. children gathered in secret to sur- and sometimes counterintuitive solutions The festival will conclude with the prise Mrs. Hanushevsky as she to one of the modern world’s most World Science Festival Youth and Family entered the auditorium. A television annoying problems. Street Fair on Sunday, June 14, at 10 a.m. crew from WROC Channel 8 News The World Science Festival was to 6 p.m. at Washington Square Park. The was also in hiding, waiting to cap- founded by Prof. Brian Greene of extravaganza will feature a non-stop pro- ture the moment of surprise on Columbia University and four-time gram of interactive exhibits, experiments, film. As Mrs. Hanushevsky entered National News Emmy award-winner games, and shows designed to entertain the room, the children cheered and Tracy Day. Its mission is to cultivate and and inspire. Mrs. Hanushevsky stood speech- Educators Dr. Christine Hoshowsky (left) and sustain a general public informed by the Prof. Nagurney has been on the less. Shortly thereafter she received Daria Hanushevsky. content of science, inspired by its won- University of Massachusetts faculty for a bouquet of roses, a gift basket and der, convinced of its value and prepared over two decades. She is the author of a gift certificate, all as part of the Golden world history, European history A.P., eco- to engage with its implications for the nine books and over 200 publications and Apple Award. The event was televised on nomics, psychology and sociology. She future. presentations. Her latest book, “Fragile Channel 8 News later that evening. served as a social studies department chair, a The World Science Festival, an Networks: Identifying Vulnerabilities and The Golden Apple Award is sponsored by delegate to the New York State Social unprecedented annual tribute to imagina- Uncertainties in an Uncertain World,” WROC Channel 8, a subsidiary of Studies Supervisory Association, and as the tion, ingenuity and inventiveness, takes published by Wiley, will become avail- WUHFTV, a Fox network, and Advantage Director of the Bilingual Tutorial Program. science out of the laboratory and into the able during the festival. Federal Credit Union. The award is given to She ran several teachers’ workshops on streets, theaters, museums and public She has received numerous interna- outstanding educators in Rochester who are the Famine-Genocide in Ukraine of halls of New York City, making the eso- tional, national and university honors nominated by their respective classes, which 1932-1933. Most recently, she was involved teric understandable and the familiar fas- including Sweden’s Kempe Prize, two in Mrs. Hanushevsky’s case was the whole in developing a standards-based economics cinating. Fulbright awards, the INFORMS Award school. curriculum and created a mastery learning The festival begins with the June 10th for the Advancement of Women in This honor is well-deserved by Mrs. program in economics. She also served in Opening Night Celebration at Lincoln Operations Research/Management Hanushevsky, because as lead teacher and the West Irondequoit Teachers’ Association Center’s Alice Tully Hall honoring Sciences, the University of Massachusetts English language arts specialist she taught as a delegate, a Vote/Cope chair, a member explorer, poet and champion of the natu- Award for Outstanding Accomplishments children to read and write, mentored teach- of the Committee of 100, and a delegate to ral world Edward O. Wilson on his 80th in Research and Creative Activity, and the ers, ran the One Hundred Book Challenge the New York State Teachers’ Retirement birthday. University of Massachusetts Faculty Reading Program for kindergarten through System. One June 11-13 over 30 sessions will Fellowship. She is a Fellow of the take place at various Manhattan venues Grade 6, conducted teachers’ workshops and She values her experiences in education, Regional Science Association including NYU, the New School, the attended to many administrative details. She because she says that, “Helping others to International. She received her A.B., touched the lives of many school children City University of New York, the Rubin Sc.B., Sc.M., and Ph.D. degrees from and teachers throughout the years. It was (Continued on page 21) Museum of Art, Hayden Planetarium, the Brown University 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 No. 23

which is when the coalition government Cemetery. Turning the pages... took power under Mr. Yanukovych’s leader- A military burial... The Rev. Lucavei began with a prayer (Continued from page 6) ship. Proof of that was the questionable dis- (Continued from page 4) and guests helped themselves to some “One cannot turn away from this issue missal of , minister of for- onto Memorial Drive and passed through refreshments. Stefan Rudyk spoke briefly and one cannot look in the other direction. eign affairs, the reforms to the law on the the gates of Arlington Cemetery. The som- about his brother and on behalf of our fami- Foreigners and Ukrainians must acknowl- Cabinet of Ministers that may have had ber atmosphere encompassed the gathered ly thanked all present for joining us in bid- edge that there have been problems with this unconstitutional provisions and the attempt family and friends in the Administrative ding farewell to Wasyl. Katja Kulhanek, country, in particular at the political elite to form a 300-vote constitutional majority in Building, where a short panakhyda was held Wasyl’s daughter, read a moving poem writ- level, with the rule of law. This needs to be Parliament by attracting opposition deputies. by the Revs. Januario Lucavei and Melecio ten by her young son questioning why fixed,” he underscored. Although not unconstitutional, the latter Kraiczyi from Holy Cross Ukrainian grandpa had to leave. Both President Viktor Yushchenko and tactic “was certainly inconsistent with the Catholic Church in Astoria, N.Y. I read a eulogy about Wasyl prepared by the coalition government led by Prime democratic model that Ukraine had From this point the military took charge, our cousin Col. Priscilla Hamilton who Minister Viktor Yanukovych are culpable in embraced in which the Parliament was instructing our dozen or so cars to follow the couldn’t attend due to her own father’s abusing the law and politicizing institutions, based on party lists,” Mr. Pifer said. “So, to hearse up the hill of Eisenhower Drive funeral. Stefan Szkafarowsky concluded our Western observers noted. The security ser- some extent, I think the perception in the reaching the awaiting horse-drawn caisson short tribute to Wasyl with his emotional vices sector demands the most reform in the West was that the crisis was triggered by this at the transfer point. It was here that the rendering of “Chuzhyno.” Ukrainian government, they said. effort by the majority to expand its power at young men and women in uniform waited; Wasyl loved his family, honored his Western concern focused on the confu- the expense of the president.” their backs erect, shoulders squared and eyes father and mother, respected deep friend- sion in the chain of command of Internal Other concerns of Western observers focused. ships and continually looked out for others Affairs Ministry police, troops and special included the president’s two decrees to dis- The eight-member Casket Team plus their following in his path. God gave him the divisions, Ambassador Taylor said, resulting miss Parliament and call for pre-term elec- commander removed the coffin with military opportunity to lead us again, and Wasyl is in both sides employing separate forces in tions, which may have been unlawful, Mr. precision and placed it onto the caisson. doing what he does best, doing the recon- their favor. Pifer said, along with the “attacks on the Mourners followed the caisson on foot or by naissance over life’s berm – his way. An incident involving the Berkut Special Constitutional Court” during the last eight car to the gravesite. The Army band played * * * Forces and traffic police led by Internal weeks. solemn marches, while muffled drums beat Affairs Minister Vasyl Tsushko blocked “I think the judges on the [Constitutional] the slow cadence for the procession. Wasyl Rudyk was born July 20, 1953, in buses filled with thousands of ministry Court should be worried, they should be After a brief service by the chaplain, the the Bronx. He attended St. George Ukrainian troops from reaching Kyiv. alarmed, quite frankly they should be embar- Casket Team smartly folded the flag that Catholic School and then Cardinal Hayes Decisions to send internal army troops rassed by the fact that polls show that less had draped Wasyl’s coffin since the Parastas High School. He was a member of Plast toward Kyiv “gave many of us pause, con- than 18 percent of the Ukrainian public trust in Yorktown Heights back in February. Ukrainian Scouting Organization and cern and worry that security reform and the them to make a fair and impartial decision.” Folded into the traditional triangular format, attended the Theater Studio under the direc- security situation may not be ready” to meet the flag was presented “on behalf of a grate- tion of Olimpia Dobrovolska. NATO standards, Mr. Taylor said. Source: “U.S. envoy says Western gov- ful nation” to Wasyl’s widow. Additionally, Upon retiring from the U.S. Army, Wasyl Ukraine’s democratic progress began to ernments concerned about rule of law in an Arlington Lady presented a card express- settled in Hanover, Md., and worked for the unravel in the fall of 2005, former ambassa- Ukraine,” by Zenon Zawada, The Ukrainian ing the sympathy of the Army Chief of Staff PX system at nearby Fort Meade. dor to Ukraine Steven Pifer told the forum, Weekly, June 17, 2007. and the entire Army family. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, We all paid our last respects, said our Inga, daughters Katja and Natalia, and four final words, laid roses on the coffin, glanced grandchildren. Additionally he is survived one last time at the Funeral Honor Guard by his brother Stefan Rudyk and his family, and left the gravesite. A reception was held as well as his mother Stephania Rudyk. at the Hall of Honor at the Women’s Wasyl’s father, Mychajlo, passed away on Memorial at the entrance to Arlington October 7, 2008.

USSR’s September 17, 1939, invasion of Is Moscow declaring... Poland, which was desperately resisting (Continued from page 6) the Nazi invasion. This was a stab in its than the United States and almost as large neighbor’s back, which at the time even as China and India combined. the most faithful Western Stalinists found Russia also clings to anachronistic difficult to explain to their rank and file. ideas. At a time when Uncle Sam has What of the Katyn massacre of 20,000 become quite relaxed with regard to the Polish prisoners? Will it be forbidden old Monroe Doctrine, allowing such buf- under the new law to discuss the unpro- foons as the Castro brothers and Hugo voked Soviet attack on Finland and the Chavez to tweak his mustache, Russia annexation of the Baltic countries, which insists on meddling in its neighbors’ inter- had “strayed” away from the Russian nal and external affairs, even though it empire? Many Russians seem to believe has never administered its own immense that once it has occupied a territory, territory in an orderly and civilized man- Russia can always claim it. ner. According to Yuri Zhubov, a researcher When they felt the time of empire was at the Institute of Russian History, many over, the British allowed their empire, the – especially in the “Near Abroad,” and largest in history, to go its way freely, and within Russia proper – are spreading such never looked back. Obviously, the offensive interpretations of Russian histo- Russians have not learned anything from ry that “it is necessary to create a single the British. state history textbook,” a “bible” that Recently, important Russian officials would contain all the truth so as to pre- have been trying to persuade Ukrainians vent falsifications. not to commemorate the Battle of Poltava Not everyone in Russia is duped by the (1709), in which the Ukrainians and their current government’s intentions. Clearly, allies, the Swedes, were defeated by Tsar it is not embarking on a quest for truth; Peter I, or make any reference to Hetman the goal of this campaign is the further Ivan Mazepa out of concern that these rehabilitation of Stalin and his era. As subjects are divisive. One would think the Anton Orekh of Ekho Moskvy wrote on Russians would remember the Battle of May 21: “When we talk about the ‘falsifi- Poltava with glee. But they do not, cation’ of history, we have in mind just a because even 300 years ago Ukrainians narrow slice of history – the period of were fighting for their independence from Stalin’s rule.” Muscovy. President Dmitry Medvedev is The Russians are also annoyed that responding to pressure from unrecon- President Yushchenko has eulogized structed Stalinists such as former KGB Mazepa and created an award in his senior officer Vladimir Putin – worthy memory, the Mazepa Cross. The Moscow son of Stalin’s trusted cook. The new Patriarchate had anathematized Mazepa president of Russia seems eager to make from 1709 to 1917. The Soviets replaced a reputation for himself. He has formed a him by Symon Petliura as official traitor, commission of 28 members, which and after World War II they added includes a few well-chosen historians, to Bandera. Today Russians vituperate study all contentious historical issues and against all three Ukrainian leaders for interpret them correctly. having fought to liberate Ukraine from However, President Medvedev may Russian domination. discover that this is a hazardous undertak- According to the proposed Russian ing in which one can make a fool of one- law, historians everywhere might have self. It is, in any case, regressive and will used the Stalinist explanation of the perpetuate the isolation of Russia. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 21

lived their early years in Utica which, in the Awards for two... post-war period was a haven for cultural (Continued from page 19) exuberance among a newly arrived learn is personally gratifying. Their success Ukrainian intelligentsia. is my success.” Later, at different times in their lives, first The two women have been friends and Dr. Hoshowsky and later Mrs. Hanushevsky colleagues throughout their careers. They moved to Rochester. Here Dr. Hoshowsky are both charter members of the Ukrainian graduated from Lincoln 22 School in 1957 National Women’s League of America and Mrs. Hanushevsky began teaching there in 1976. (UNWLA) Branch 120 and members of St Their choices of teaching careers may Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Church, and have been fractionally influenced by Irene they serve on the Scholarship Committee of Hoshowsky who herself was a teacher of the Ukrainian Federal Credit Union. primary grades in Ukraine. Today, Dr. By circumstance, these two women have Hoshowsk and Mrs. Hanushevsky are as a common history that predates their profes- close as sisters and consider themselves sional lives. Their parents were friends in family. Ukraine before World War II and during and Both women are active members of the after their immigration to America. Ukrainian community in Rochester, Dr. Hoshowsky’s parents, Irene and Mrs. Hanushevsky is the treasurer and Omelan Hoshowsky, came to the U.S. in past president of the UNWLA Branch 120, 1949. They were sponsored by family mem- a trustee of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic bers Bohdan and Anna Miller (Topolnycki) Church and an artist of Ukrainian ceramics. of Utica, N.Y. Dr. Hoshowsky’s parents, in She runs a Ukrainian ceramics exhibit at turn, sponsored Zenowij and Maria Soyuzivka each summer. Bodnarczuk (Mrs. Hanushevsky’s parents). Dr. Hoshowsky is president of the Dr. Hoshowsky was born in Vienna, Rochester Ukrainian Group, the historian Austria, while Mrs. Hanushevsky was born for the Ukrainian American Centennial in Utica, N.Y. By happy coincidence Committee of Rochester and an occasional Christine’s mother became Mrs. contributor of community news to The Hanushevsky’s godmother. Both women Ukrainian Weekly.

activists had sharp differences with Mr. Yushchenko seeks... Baloha, since his “unpleasant activities” had (Continued from page 2) damaged the party in his efforts to further Yulia Tymoshenko. In March 2009 an offic- the United Center (www.pravda.com.ua, er from the Main Information Service of the May 18). Presidential Secretariat confirmed that Mr. President Yushchenko remains convinced Firtash remained the only oligarch to pay that he will revive his political fortunes and ‘bonuses’ to even the minor ranks within the enter the second round of voting. On May Secretariat.” The Tymoshenko government 21 the pro-Mr. Yushchenko PR specialist also removed RUE from this year’s gas con- Myron Wasylyk, suggested in the Kyiv Post: tract with Russia. “Mr. Yushchenko is in the midst of picking a On May 12 Ukrayinska Pravda specu- new team to complete his policy agenda for lated that the first deputy head of the SBU, the last months of his first term. He is look- Valerii Khoroshkovskyi, might become the ing for a group of political managers who next target in the campaign against Mr. work well together as he begins his most Baloha loyalists and Mr. Firtash’s allies. important political journey – reconnecting Mr. Khoroshkovskyi dispatched SBU with the millions of voters who were his Alpha units to carry out a raid against electoral base, in the hope of winning re- Naftohaz Ukrainy on March 4, which was election in 2010.” widely condemned as using the SBU to Mr. Yushchenko might be competing lobby his private business interests. Mr. against three “Orange” candidates – Ms. Khoroshkovskyi is believed to maintain a Tymoshenko, Mr. Yatsenyuk and Anatoliy close business relationship with Mr. Grytsenko – within western and central Firtash in the largest Ukrainian television Ukraine in what will be a difficult contest. channel Inter, which has strongly promot- In contrast, Mr. Yanukovych will enter the ed Arseniy Yatseniuk as an alternative second round, facing little competition with- “Orange” candidate to Tymoshenko in the in southeastern Ukraine. Some of Mr. upcoming presidential elections. Yatseniuk’s support might also return to Mr. Mr. Baloha felt betrayed by Mr. Yushchenko by focusing on his two achieve- Yushchenko’s support for Kyiv Governor ments – democratization and nation-build- (i.e., chair of the Kyiv Oblast State ing. He has positioned himself in the nation- Administration) Vira Ulianchenko’s election alist and anti-communist, rather than in the on May 16 as the head of the Our Ukraine centrist niche (Segodnya, May 18). People’s Union (OUPU) – one of nine par- Playing on President Yushchenko as a ties within the OU-PSD bloc. Ms. Ukrainian nation-builder might re-introduce Ulianchenko replaced Mr. Baloha as the ethnicity into the election campaign and chief of staff, indicating that Mr. Yushchenko again risk dividing Ukraine, as happened in finally decided to support the OUPU as the the 2004 elections. Meanwhile, a split presidential party of power, rather than Mr. “Orange” vote will permit Mr. Baloha’s Baloha’s United Center. Ms. Ulianchenko favorite – Mr. Yanukovych – to win the stressed that there is only one pro-presiden- election. tial party: OU-PSD. Mr. Baloha has had strained relations The article above is reprinted from with Ms. Ulianchenko, and attempted to Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from promote the United Center party, which he its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, controls, as the presidential favorite. OUPU www.jamestown.org. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 No. 23

mance). And they found the dance values he’s gotten a lot of invitations to come Ukrainian superstars'... were different; while Ukrainian training Ambassador Taylor... visit. He’s been able to do some travelling (Continued from page 11) stressed the integration of technique, musi- (Continued from page 3) and he will do some more travelling, as we Winning awards cality and acting, the American emphasis Ukrainians should not worry that we will know, this summer. He will continue to was primarily on technique. trade away any Ukrainian interests in make these decisions about where to go Beginning her ballet training at age 10 One of the reasons they like dancing these discussions.” based on the politics, the internal politics, at the Kyiv Ballet School, Ms. Dvorovenko together, they tell interviewers, is that Ambassador Taylor also said that pre- of the country. Not wanting to interfere, joined the National Opera and Ballet they can enjoy the wholeness and the liminary talks are under way for Presidents but also knowing that there will be other Theater of Kyiv as a soloist, rising to prin- sense of harmony they experience; they Barack Obama and Viktor Yushchenko to opportunities for the presidents to get cipal dancer status in 1992. She earned a know each other’s dancing and behavior, meet: together. So, these are the kind of consid- silver medal at the 1990 International and can handle mistakes and variations “The United States always tries not to erations that are going on. It’s an active Ballet Competitions in Jackson, Miss., and without missing a step, which, with their interfere in the internal political affairs of consideration.” went on to win bronze and gold medals in superb artistry, makes them so wonderful any country – Ukraine and other coun- Ambassador Taylor’s replacement as international competitions in Japan and to watch. tries, as well. So, when there is a political U.S. envoy to Kyiv has yet to be Moscow. In 1994 she won the Serge Lifar This season, Ms. Dvorovenko and Mr. campaign going on or about to start, the announced. He says the task is not being International Ballet Competition in Beloserkovsky are dancing together in a United States is careful about visits. That’s taken lightly as Washington sees an Ukraine. Balanchine-choreographed work set to number one. Number two – we have been important partner in Ukraine. Mr. Beloserkovsky, who attended the Tchaikovsky’s “Allegro Brillante” and in discussing a visit by President Yushchenko As for advice to his successor, he would Kyiv Ballet School at the same time as Ms. the heart-rending tale of unrequited love to the United States or by President recommend that he or she travel across Dvorovenko (they were good friends, as “Giselle.” A repeat of their memorable Obama to Kyiv. Ukraine as much as possible so as to be well as fellow students) became a leading performance in “Swan Lake” is scheduled “President Obama is considering all of able to meet and better understand its peo- soloist of the National Opera of Bulgaria in for June 22. these invitations. As you might imagine, ple, especially the young generation. 1990. Following a year’s stay in Bulgaria, Individually, Ms. Dvorovenko is he joined Ukraine’s National Opera and scheduled to perform in “,” a Ballet Theater and toured numerous coun- showcase for daring and bravura dancing, tries with the company. In 1993 he was and in Balanchine’s biblical parable Baloha provoked several of Mr. honored by the president of Ukraine for “Prodigal Son,” presented by ABT on the President Yushchenko... Yushchenko’s conflicts with former Prime outstanding artistic achievement. same bill as Prokofiev’s “” (Continued from page 2) Minister Viktor Yanukovych, as well as Following his marriage to Ms. in its world premiere as a work choreo- by the SBU and Mr. Durdynets’s refusal his successor, Ms. Tymoshenko. Dvorovenko in 1994, Mr. Beloserkovsky graphed by Alexei Ratmansky, artistic to obey court orders to resign. Mr. Baloha has also proven undiplo- had a contract with the Hamburg Ballet and director of the Bolshoi Ballet and ABT’s President Yushchenko rejected Mr. matic in his foreign policy statements. was able to get a tourist visa to the United current artist-in-residence. She will also Baloha’s suggestion that his Single Center For example, he threatened that the coun- States from the U.S. Embassy in Germany. portray Juliet in the romantic tragedy party should replace the OUPU as his try will re-introduce visas for the He began his career with American Ballet “Romeo and Juliet.” party. Finally, Mr. Baloha opposed Mr. European Union if it failed to liberalize Theater that year and was promoted to solo- Mr. Belotserkovsky is performing in Yushchenko’s plan to promote Ms. its visa regime for Ukraine (EDM, April ist in May 1995. Ms. Dvorovenko arrived “Mozartiana,” a poignant work that’s part Ulianchenko to chair the OUPU political 3). This statement was counterproductive, in New York soon after, hoping to find a of a Balanchine-Tchaikovsky spectacular, council, apparently viewing her as his delivered ahead of the EU’s crucial May ballet position as well, but had to freelance “,” a fast-paced fantasy, and “La main rival on the Mr. Yushchenko team 7 Eastern Partnership summit. for over a year before ABT found a place Sylphide,” the story of a beguiling sylph (Zerkalo Nedeli, May 16). Even without Mr. Baloha, it might be for her. Both dancers became ABT princi- who lures a young Scotsman from his Mr. Yushchenko carried out his plan to difficult for Mr. Yushchenko to persuade pal soloists in 2000. fiancee on his wedding day. promote Ms. Ulianchenko. She was elect- Ukrainians to vote for him, as his popu- They have described their early years in larity has declined from over 50 percent * * * ed to chair the OUPU political council on New York as difficult because of the unac- May 16 and another long-time ally of Mr. in 2004 (when he became president) to cusomed schedule of working for seven Tickets for ABT’s 2009 Spring Season Yushchenko, Roman Bezsmertni, who under 3 percent. Yet he has time to hours a day and rehearsing three or four productions can be obtained by phone at founded the party in 2005, was elected improve his standing. ballets in one day (in Ukraine, they were 212-362-6000, or online at ABT’s web- head of the OUPU executive council. Ms. On May 13 the Constitutional Court allowed three days of rest after a perfor- site www.abt.org. Ulianchenko did not rule out cooperation ruled in his favor in a dispute with with Single Center, but she said that the Parliament over the presidential election OUPU will now be. date. The court said that Parliament’s Mr. Yushchenko’s only party. Ms. decision to schedule the election for Ulianchenko’s tasks will include purging October 25 was illegal (Channel 5, May its ranks of Prime Minister Yulia 13). Parliament now has to propose a new Tymoshenko’s supporters, including the election date. It will most likely be held OUPU parliamentary caucus leader in late January 2010, allowing Mr. Mykola Martynenko, and gathering the Yushchenko’s team three more months to funds needed for the party to fight the restore popular trust. election (Ukrayinska Pravda, May 18). President Yushchenko remains opti- After Mr. Yushchenko’s election as the mistic that in Mr. Baloha’s absence his OUPU chairman late last year, several team can successfully restore the image prominent businessmen withdrew their of the president and the party. Addressing sponsorship. The OUPU suddenly became the OUPU council on May 16, he repeat- so underfunded that its regional branches ed his earlier idea that the presidential could not even afford to pay for electrici- election should be held concurrently with ty and telephones. early parliamentary elections, which is Ms. Ulianchenko, who will continue to currently dominated by a loose coalition serve concurrently as Kyiv State Oblast led by his arch-rival Prime Minister Administration chair, reportedly has good Tymoshenko (Ukrayinska Pravda, May relations with several Ukrainian “oli- 16). garchs” – the most politically influential Nonetheless, the chief judge of the businessmen – including Rinat Akhmetov Constitutional Court Andry Stryzhak, said from the Party of Regions (PRU) and that Mr. Yushchenko has no legal grounds Tymoshenko allies Vitaly Hayduk and to disband Parliament and call new elec- Bohdan Hubsky. tions (ICTV, May 17). Apart from fund-raising, her remit may also include forging links with Mr. The article above is reprinted from Yushchenko’s rivals. Her peaceful style Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission contrasts with Mr. Baloha’s controversial from its publisher, the Jamestown behavior. It is widely believed that Mr. Foundation, www.jamestown.org. No. 23 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JUNE 7, 2009 23 OUT AND ABOUT

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Tryzubivka will also host the NEW YORK: The Center for Traditional U.S. Amateur Soccer Association’s Music and Dance and The Ukrainian June 5-7 Wedding weekend July 5-18 Roma Pryma Bohachevsky Museum present “June Wedding: National Cups Region I Championship Traditional Ukrainian Wedding Songs” Tournament. From 10 a.m. through 7 p.m. Dance Workshop some of the best amateur soccer teams June 13-14 Program to be deter- with Nadia Tarnawsky and Ukrainian Women’s Voices, an interactive evening of (men’s, women’s and over 30) in America mined July 17-19 Ukrainian Cultural will compete for the U.S. Open and Festival women’s polyphonic singing in village style, with co-host Julian Kytasty of the Amateur Region I National Cups. There June 14-19 UNA Seniors Week New York Bandura Ensemble, and other will be plenty of Ukrainian homemade July 19-24 Heritage Camp session 1 special guests, at The Ukrainian Museum, foods and baked goods, picnic fare and June 19-21 Wedding weekend 222 E. 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Classes will July 26-August 8 Dance Camp ses- Catholic Church, 16631 New Hampshire be held at the Ukrainian American Cultural June 28-July 5 Tabir Ptashat 1st sion 1 Ave., will begin at 1 p.m. following the Center of New Jersey in Whippany. session; Exploration Day Camp 1 11:30 a.m. divine liturgy. Ukrainian foods, Tuition is $100. There are two sessions: 9 July 31-August 1 Friday evening: barbeque and baked goods will be avail- a.m.-12:30 p.m. for ages 6-11, and 1-5 July 3-4 Friday: Hrim Unplugged on Kagero on the Tiki Deck able for purchase. The church’s Gift Shop p.m. for ages 12 and up. The class will the Tiki Deck Saturday: Film Festival, hosted by Dr. will be open. There will be activities for cover all aspects of Ukrainian folk dance Saturday: Zabava with Hrim, 10 pm Yuri Shevchuk and the Columbia children and fun for all ages. For informa- with instruction in character and ballet. 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