INSIDE:• Newly consecrated Bishop Hlib Lonchyna’s first days — page 3. • Our community’s 2002 debutantes — pages 9-11. • Pre-election profiles of Ukraine’s political blocs — pages 12-13.

Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXX HE KRAINIANNo. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine CentralT Election CommissionU cancels Both houses of WU.S. Congress pass resolution registration of 110 candidates for Rada urging fair and transparent elections in Ukraine by Roman Woronowycz Brodskyi. “Mr. Riabets (chairman of the WASHINGTON – The House of Campbell stated: Kyiv Press Bureau CEC) either forgot to read the law or he is Representatives and the Senate, acting on “As of today, with less than two weeks ignoring it.” March 20 and 21, passed resolutions urging left before the elections, it remains an open KYIV – The Central Election Mr. Brodskyi said he would appeal to the government of Ukraine to“enforce question as to whether the elections will be Commission (CEC) on March 15 canceled the Supreme Court of Ukraine, where he impartially” its law on elections of national a step forward for Ukraine. Despite consid- the registration of 110 candidates in the expected to win his case. deputies of Ukraine and “meet its commit- erable international attention, there are cred- March 31 Verkhovna Rada elections after CEC Chairman Mykhailo Riabets ments on democratic elections.” ible reports of various abuses and violations Ukrainian tax officials submitted informa- defended the decision, stating that it was The companion resolutions also called of the election law, including candidates tion on improprieties in their financial dec- made on the basis of objective analysis of on Ukraine to “address issues identified by refused access to media, the unlawful use of larations. the information provided. He said that if the Office of Democratic Institutions and public funds and facilities, and government The decision most intensely affected the the various candidates could provide docu- Human Rights (ODIHR) of OSCE pressure on certain political parties, candi- Party of Greens of Ukraine, 31 members mentation showing that their financial dec- [Organization for Security and dates and media outlets, and a pro-govern- of which are no longer parliamentary can- larations were forthright and honest, their Cooperation in Europe] in its final report ment bias in the public media. didates, the All-Ukrainian Political Union candidacies could be renewed. on the 1999 presidential election, such as “Ukraine’s success as an independent, Fairness, which had 22 members removed, At the center of the allegations against state interference in the campaign and democratic, economically successful state is vital to stability and security and Europe, and the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc, which Mr. Brodskyi is an undeclared 177,000 hrv pressure on the media” and to “allow elec- and Ukraine has, over the last decade, had 18 candidacies nullified by the CEC investment in a private company and the tion monitors from the ODIHR, other par- enjoyed a strong relationship with the decision. The Yabluko Party also took a purchase of an automobile. Mr. Chaika is ticipating OSCE states, and foreign and direct hit, with the CEC throwing its domestic private institutions and organiza- United States. This positive relationship, accused of failing to declare a 188,000 hrv however, has been increasingly tested in leader, Mykhailo Brodskyi, and second-in- investment. tions full access to all aspects of the parlia- command, Viktor Chaika, out of the race. mentary election process.” the last few years because of pervasive lev- Vasyl Odarych, a Yabluko party mem- els of corruption in Ukraine and the still- The move by the CEC came several ber, defended his colleagues at a press con- Senate Resolution 205 was unanimously weeks after the exclusion of Crimean approved late on Wednesday, March 20. unresolved case of murdered investigative ference and explained that the Chevrolet journalist Heorhii Gongadze and other Parliamentary Chairman Leonid Hrach by automobile was purchased 29 days after The measure was sponsored by Sen. Ben order of a Crimean district court from local Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.); co-spon- issues which call into question the the party submitted the financial declara- Ukrainian authorities’ commitment to the elections to the Crimean Parliament. The sors in the Senate were Sam Brownback (R- tions of its candidates and, therefore, could rule of law and respect of human rights.” court said the well-known Communist Kansas), Christopher J. Dodd (D-Conn.) not have been counted as part of anybody’s Rep. Christopher J. Smith (R-N.J.), co- politician had failed to fully declare his and Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-N.Y.) assets at the time of the filing. chairman of the Commission on Security assets, including an apartment he owns. The House acted a day earlier, passing Mr. Chaika added that the other charges and Cooperation in Europe, explained the However, this is the first time the CEC has came as a result of peculiarities in the way the House Resolution 339 by a vote of reason for this congressional interest in taken a stand on improper financial report- the financial reports are designed and the 408-1. The resolution was introduced by Ukraine: “An independent, democratic ing. failure of the CEC to help the candidates Louise M. Slaughter (D-N.Y.), along with and economically stable Ukraine is vital Mr. Brodskyi said the move by the CEC make sure they filled out the applications Reps. Joseph Hoeffel (D-Pa.) and to the well-being of all Ukrainians to the was illegal and politically charged. “The properly. Christopher Smith (R-N.J.), and had more stability and security of Europe; and we CEC has no right to cancel the registra- than 30 co-sponsors. tions of candidates,” explained Mr. (Continued on page 4) Addressing his colleagues, Sen. (Continued on page 18)

First annual Summit of Ukrainian Organizations opens dialogue on engaging today’s youth by Andrew Nynka KERHONKSON, N.Y.– The creators of the inau- gural Summit of Ukrainian American Organizations readily admit the idea started small – an informal dis- cussion with today’s youth, on engaging today’s youth, over pizza and soda. The resultant brain trust, held March 15-17, however, attracted over 60 leading dias- pora representatives and activists to the Ukrainian National Association’s Soyuzivka resort and set the stage for future discussions and cooperation. Although the summit concluded without a sweeping initiative or distinct solution regarding the topic of engaging today’s “youth” – a term conference partici- pants jokingly agreed should be interpreted liberally – Andrij Wowk, national president of the Ukrainian Engineers’ Society of America (UESA) and event co- organizer, called it “completely satisfying” and said the event “should be repeated in other major diaspora hotbeds such as Detroit and Cleveland.” “A meaningful dialogue has been started,” said Marco Shmerykowsky, national vice-president for UESA and co-organizer of this year’s summit held in New York state’s Catskill Mountains. “We’re walking away with a better understanding of the successes and failures various organizations have had in engaging the younger generations in our dias- Andrij Wowk (Continued on page 5) Participants of the morning session exchange ideas on the topic of “Our Organizations Today.” 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12

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Shevchenko statue unveiled in Warsaw left-bank Ukraine “influenced” by the U.S. steps up its pressure pro-Kuchma For a United Ukraine bloc, WARSAW – The foreign ministers of and Crimea. Mr. Symonenko did not on Ukraine to hold free elections Poland and Ukraine, respectively, divulge who would run Crimea, but by Taras Kuzio cies when those policies are incompatible Wlodzimierz Cimoszewicz and Anatolii added that “extremist-minded elements RFE/RL Newsline with its declared goals of “returning to Zlenko, unveiled a statue of Ukrainian in Crimea among the Crimean Tatar pop- Europe.” At the same time, the Ukrainian national poet Taras Shevchenko in ulation are being used by Our Ukraine to The visits to Ukraine last month by leadership has less room to maneuver by Warsaw on March 13, PAP reported. The stir up society.” (RFE/RL Newsline) Undersecretary of State Paula Dobriansky playing off the West against Russia to statue by Ukrainian sculptor Anatolii and former Secretary of State Madeleine K. extract the maximum advantage from both Kuscha stands on the square bearing the Yushchenko cites Russian interference Albright, who now chairs the National sides, as it repeatedly did in the 1990s. poet’s name near the former presidential IVANO-FRANKIVSK – Our Ukraine Democratic Institute (NDI), coupled with U.S. criticism of Ukrainian domestic Belweder Palace. A metal plaque on the election bloc leader Viktor Yushchenko the NDI report that emerged from Dr. policies does not signify, as Ukrainian lead- plinth carries a line from Shevchenko in said on March 19 on local radio and televi- Albright’s mission and two new resolutions ers mistakenly believe, that the United both Polish and Ukrainian: “Pole, broth- sion in Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast that the introduced in the U.S. House of States no longer sees Ukraine as strategical- er, give me your hand, give me a place in statements of some Russian officials are Representatives and Senate, reflect increas- ly important. Nevertheless, the U.S.- your heart, and we will regain our happi- “unfriendly” and constitute “direct interfer- ing U.S. concern at the direction in which Ukraine “strategic partnership” remains ness, in the name of Christ, a quiet Ukraine is heading. Eden!” (RFE/RL Newsline) ence in Ukraine’s internal affairs and elec- more declaratory than real – and of more toral process,” UNIAN reported on March Orest Deychakiwsky, an adviser at the importance to Ukraine than the United Kuchma sees his bloc in control 20. Mr. Yushchenko was apparently refer- U.S. Commission on Security and States. In 2000 the United States accounted Cooperation in Europe, said, “They all ring to a recent pronouncement by Russian for only 5.8 percent of Ukrainian exports KYIV – Leonid Kuchma said on presidential administration chief point to strong manifestations of U.S. con- and 2.5 percent of imports. cerns about the upcoming elections, as March 19 that he believes a parliamen- Aleksander Voloshyn, who reportedly said Secondly, Western views on human tary majority in the new Verkhovna Rada that For a United Ukraine, the Social these will be an important indication of rights, press freedom and corruption in whether Ukraine moves forward in its dem- will be created around the For a United Democratic Party (United), and the Ukraine have changed for the worse since Ukraine election bloc led by presidential Communist Party of Ukraine are the blocs ocratic development and integration into the late 1990s. A major irritant is the Soviet- Europe.” administration chief Volodymyr Lytvyn, that promote strengthening Russian- style discrepancy between official rhetoric UNIAN reported. “I do not see any other Ukrainian relations. “Unfortunately, [Our There are four main reasons for the pres- and actual policies. This view has gone so ent U.S. concern over Ukraine. First, both political force around which a majority Ukraine] includes political forces that have far that, in private, U.S. officials sometimes could be created in the future Parliament, U.S. and Russian leaders believe that overtly anti-Russian positions,” UNIAN describe Ukraine as “Kuchmastan.” The regardless of whether someone likes this Ukraine’s independence is now secured, quoted Mr. Voloshyn as saying. Mr. Center for Peace, Conversion and Foreign or not,” Mr. Kuchma noted. He said the and support for the “Belarusian option” is Yushchenko stressed that Our Ukraine is Policy, a Kyiv think-tank, concluded in a state should be run by professionals, confined to only the extreme left. A January not a radical bloc and does not harbor anti- January paper that the new U.S. administra- adding that “the time when the state was report by the Polish Eastern Studies Center Russian sentiments. (RFE/RL Newsline) tion “has no more faith in the assurances governed by female cooks has passed.” concurred, concluding that no “serious and declarations of Ukrainian officials The president also voiced the need for Activist cites anti-Western hysteria political groups” are likely to emerge in about their commitment to democratic val- amending the law on political parties in Ukraine to clamor for union with Russia. KYIV – Roman Bezsmertnyi, a politi- ues and European integration.” order to prevent their “cloning” and Ukraine’s leaders, therefore, can no cal coordinator of the Our Ukraine bloc, U.S. assistance to Ukraine this year noted that “having 140 parties in the longer blackmail the West by talking of the has said some Russian politicians and requires that the State Department submit to country is an absurdity.” He also spoke in threat of “Russian imperialism.” spin doctors are trying to influence the Congress within 60 days of the enactment favor of introducing a higher voting bar- Consequently, the West has more leverage election campaign in Ukraine by provok- rier – around 7 percent – for blocs of par- over Ukraine in criticizing its domestic poli- (Continued on page 18) ing anti-Western sentiment, UNIAN ties seeking parliamentary mandates. reported on March 20, quoting the Our (RFE/RL Newsline) Ukraine press service. “They have Symonenko warns of Kuchma majority steered toward stopping Ukraine’s Ukraine begins looking advance to Euro-Atlantic structures by KYIV – In an election campaign artificially fanning anti-Western hyste- broadcast on Ukrainian Radio on March ria,” Mr. Bezsmertnyi noted. According to the post-Kuchma era 13, Communist Party Chairman Petro to Mr. Bezsmertnyi, “short-sighted politi- Symonenko told viewers that authorities cal forces” in Ukraine allow Russian spin by Taras Kuzio Kuchma or Ukraine’s other oligarchs, want to create a pro-presidential majority doctors “to use some [Ukrainian] televi- RFE/RL Newsline except when referring to the former first of at least 300 deputies in the Verkhovna sion channels to implement their long- vice-chairman of the Verkhovna Rada, Ukraine is experiencing a “crisis of Rada by using administrative resources term geopolitical plans.” (RFE/RL Viktor Medvedchuk, whom he does not see and vote rigging in the March 31 ballot. Newsline) power,” the country’s popular former prime as working for the “good of the state.” The minister, Viktor Yushchenko, recently said. This majority, according to Mr. only oligarch group that is irrevocably hos- Symonenko, is expected to amend the Newspaper accuses U.S. of interfering And nowhere is this more evident than in tile to Mr. Yushchenko is the Social how Ukraine’s elites are already thinking of Constitution in order to allow President KYIV – Fakty i Kommentari, the Kyiv- Democratic Party (United) [SDPU]. Leonid Kuchma to remain in office for a how the post-Kuchma era, which begins in Although it is frequently assumed that based pro-presidential daily tabloid, has November 2004, will look like and what third term, “or perhaps for a lifetime.” accused the U.S. of leading an effort to the executive and oligarchs are allies, the Mr. Symonenko also suggested the exis- their role in it will be. reality is more complex. While the two boost the election chances of Viktor The oligarchs are conscious of the fact tence of a sinister plan under which Yushchenko’s Our Ukraine and opposition sides need each other, the relationship is Ukraine is to be divided into three parts that President Leonid Kuchma’s power has characterized more by distrust and instabili- parties, as well as of sponsoring some 300 declined since 2000 and that their positions “in line with [former U.S. National NGOs in order to obtain an election result ty. Since 1997 President Kuchma’s mistrust Security Adviser Zbigniew] Brzezinski’s and often ill-gotten gains may not be secure of all outsiders, apart from his family, has that would suit Washington. “As for in the post-Kuchma era. As the respected instructions”: right-bank Ukraine run by grown; it is a pattern similar to the situation Viktor Yushchenko’s Our Ukraine bloc, (Continued on page 14) weekly Zerkalo Nedeli/Dzerkalo Tyzhnia late in Boris Yeltsin’s presidential era in wrote on December 29, 2001, far fewer Russia. During the Kuchmagate scandal, businessmen and politicians are “willing to Mr. Kuchma complained that none of FOUNDED 1933 get closer to him,” while many of them “are Ukraine’s elite groups supported him during trying to play it safe” by “diversifying their the five months (November 2000-March political stakes like they diversify business HE KRAINIAN EEKLY 2001) when his position was in danger. TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., investments.” Although no oligarch group has ever a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. 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Religious Information Service of Ukraine of the Lviv Theological Academy to serve an episcopal liturgy on Saturday, March 2, LVIV – Father Hlib Lonchyna was for the catechists of the LTA’s ordained to the episcopacy of the Ukrainian Cathechetical-Pedagogical Institute. Sister Greek-Catholic Church (UGCC) at St. Luiza Ciupa, SSMI, director of the institute, George Cathedral in Lviv on February 27. had invited Bishop Hlib. As part of a day of In accordance with the Julian calendar this recollection for the catechists, after the litur- was the feast of St. Cyril, apostle to the gy Bishop Lonchyna shared his memories Slavs. Cardinal Lubomyr Husar, head of the of Patriarch Josyf with the catechists. In UGCC, Metropolitan Stefan Soroka of honor of the 100th anniversary of Patriarch Philadelphia and Bishop Yulian Josyf’s birth, the UGCC has proclaimed Voronovskyi of Sambir-Drohobych were 2002 the “Year of Slipyj” and is marking it the ordaining bishops. Bishop Lonchyna, in various ways. who will serve as auxiliary bishop of the Lviv archeparchy (patriarchal curia of the Biographical information UGCC), was granted the titular see of Hlib Lonchyna, Monk of the Studite Bareta. Order (MSU), was born February 23, 1954, On March 1 Bishop Lonchyna served in Steubenville, Ohio. He completed his his first episcopal liturgy at the Lviv studies in philosophy and theology in Rome Theological Academy, where he had previ- at the Papal Urbanian University and at the ously been a teacher. His mother, Orysia, Papal Oriental Institute, where he received and sister, Natalia, were present at the litur- his doctorate in liturgy in 2001. He was ton- gy. His brother, Father Taras Lonchyna, and sured at the Monastery of St. Theodore the a number of other priests concelebrated the liturgy. In addition to family, friends, staff (Continued on page 16) Bishop Hlib Lonchyna is greeted by the faithful in Lviv. and students of the academy, a number of Bishop Lonchyna’s former students also came for the liturgy. INTERVIEW: Lviv’s new bishop comments on his assignment Father Borys Gudziak, rector of the LTA, thanked Bishop Lonchyna and mentioned On February 25, two days before his to entrust me with the spiritual care of nunciature gave me invaluable experience some interesting biographical facts: Bishop episcopal ordination, Father Hlib Lonchyna Ukrainian immigrants in the countries of on many levels. Lonchyna and his brother were both long- gave an interview to the Religious southern Europe, Portugal, Spain, Italy and At the ecclesial level, I gained a compre- time members of the Plast Ukrainian Information Service of Ukraine. Following Greece, where there is no bishop. I will hensive view of the Catholic Church in Scouting Organization in the United States. are excerpts of the interview. have to get acquainted with the problems Ukraine. I accompanied the apostolic nun- The new bishop came from a long line of Ukrainians face in these countries, visit the cio when he was visiting different religious priests, though his late father, Bohdan, was a Father, what duties and responsibili- communities in Ukraine. Earlier, I was only lay activist in the Church and a philologist. ties will you have as a bishop of the Curia local communities, organize ministerial work and take an interest in people’s lives. aware of the Greek-Catholic reality, where- Father Gudziak then presented Bishop of the UGCC? as now I know more about the Latin rite in Lonchyna, a senator of the newly founded Another task that lies on my shoulders is First of all, as head of the liturgical com- the work of the liturgical commission, Ukraine. Even though there are many Ukrainian Catholic University, with believers of non-Ukrainian origin, the recordings and transcribed interviews from munity, the bishop leads the faithful in which includes examining the state of prayer, religious services and all spiritual affairs, preparing translations, writing new Roman Catholic Church is not a Church for the academy’s Institute of Church History foreigners any longer. It is a Church for telling of the activities of the bishop’s rela- matters. The basic task of the curial bishop services, for instance, in honor of the newly is to assist the head of the Church. proclaimed blesseds, and so on. During the Ukrainians who want to worship God tives in Ukraine. according to this rite. Bishop Lonchyna then told the congre- Whenever the patriarch is not able to partic- first six months of my service as bishop, ipate personally, he sends the auxiliary bish- first and foremost I need to make all the Therefore, I had an opportunity to learn gation, students and staff of the academy, more about pastoral ministry, as well as the op as his representative. In addition, the arrangements regarding accommodations and others in attendance: “I was formed in difficulties and obstacles that confront auxiliary bishop helps the head of the and office space and then get acquainted this atmosphere which Metropolitan parishioners, priests and bishops of both Andrey founded and Patriarch Josyf contin- Church in managing all pressing affairs with the issues I will be responsible for. concerning the entire UGCC. This includes rites. In many respects, we face similar ued in the diaspora. So I feel that I am one Only then will I be able to get down to problems and could learn from each other’s meeting with people, planning and schedul- of you.” The bishop reminded all that “the work. mistakes. We could also share our experi- ing events, dealing with correspondence, Church is not you, not me, but we.” He How can you use your experience ence, resources and even facilities. then gave the congregation the Old visiting churches and institutions, and from the apostolic nunciature in Kyiv for At the diplomatic level, through my posi- Testament blessing of Aaron, and gave each receiving guests. your episcopal service in the future? tion in the nunciature I met new people and of the faithful his episcopal blessing. I have, in addition, some individual Bishop Lonchyna returned to the chapel duties. His Beatitude Lubomyr Husar wants The year and a half that I spent in the (Continued on page 16) First volume of Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine released in Kyiv by Roman Woronowycz Zhelezniak. “When this project is fin- to the events of the last decade. Å. letter “ ” Two more volumes,¢, to Kyiv Press Bureau ished and the last tome is out, we will The encyclopedia covers not only include entires through the letter “ ” have discovered much about ourselves.” notable individuals from Ukraine, but will be ready by the end of the year, KYIV – A bevy of Ukrainian intellec- The encyclopedia, which is expected also Ukrainians living abroad and even tual heavyweights from around the with a fourth volume expected to be to consist of 25 volumes with some non-Ukrainians who made significant ready for print. globe, including representatives of two 65,000 entries at its completion, was contributions to the country’s develop- respected academic societies, gathered The encyclopedia, the first of its kind developed to document the development ment. The criterion used to establish about Ukraine, was in part financed by in Kyiv on February 12 to announce the of Ukrainian society and culture in the what individuals should be included release of the first volume of the philanthropist George Soros’ 20th century and the transformation of was “a tangible contribution by the International Renaissance Foundation Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine. individual in the development of sci- the Ukrainian nation into an independ- and the Friends of the Encyclopedia of On hand for the event, which took ent state, which today is a decade old. ence, culture, business or the social Ukraine Foundation, as well as through place at the Ukrainian Home The encyclopedia was a joint effort institutions of Ukraine,” according to donations by individual benefactors, Exposition and Conference Center, of the National Academy of Sciences the coordinating committee’s press many of them Ukrainians living abroad. were Minister of Foreign Affairs (NAS), headquartered in Kyiv, and the release. Among those included are a Anatolii Zlenko; the president of the Shevchenko Scientific Society (SSS), large number of scientists, philanthro- Upon receiving an initial, special copy Shevchenko Scientific Society, Arkadii an international organization centered in pists, actors, athletes, literary figures, of the first volume, President Leonid Zhukovsky; and the vice-president of New York. The editorial board was co- as well as political, community and Kuchma noted the encyclopedia’s impor- the National Academy of Sciences, chaired by Ivan Dzyuba from the NAS state leaders. tance. “Every government official, busi- Vitalii Pokhodenko; Walter Baranetsky and Dr. Zhukovsky of the SSS. Leading There is also much data about the nessman and organization leader should of the New York-based Friends of the scholars of both organizations, from various regions, counties, cities, towns have a copy of this book,” he said. Encyclopedia of Ukraine Foundation; Ukraine and abroad, contributed to its and villages of Ukraine; their histories, The first volume of the Encyclopedia as well as a number of noted scholars development. economies, cultures and geographic sur- of Modern Ukraine can be ordered by and academics. In the preface to the text, the authors roundings. Important dates and events writing the Coordinating Bureau of the Mykola Zhelezniak, head coordinator explained that, while deciding on their of 20th century Ukraine are noted as Encyclopedia of Modern Ukraine, of the encyclopedia project, told The focus, they realized the keenest interest well. National Academy of Sciences vul. Weekly that the introduction of the book would be on Ukraine’s current develop- The first volume, which covers Volodymyrska 54, Apt. 517, Kyiv, is a major event in Ukrainian culture ment. They decided to include signifi- entries beginning with the letter “A,” 01601, Ukraine; telephone, (044) 221- and history. cant names, events and places in contains 2,732 articles, 1,628 illustra- 6784; e-mail, [email protected]. “This encyclopedia is a wellspring of Ukrainian life going back to the begin- tions (some in color), 50 tables and The cost is $20. Payment arrange- information on who we are, what we are ning of the century to give a fully charts, and 12 maps. Volume II, which ments should be made with the and what we have,” exclaimed Mr. rounded view of the processes that led is due out in the summer, will cover the Coordinating Bureau. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12

Ukrainian, Russian and Moldovan presidents meet in Odesa Central Election... (Continued from page 1) by Maryna Makhnonos the Moldovan authorities because they more stronger,” he said. Special to The Ukrainian Weekly have pledged to fight smuggling in the Some Ukrainian politicians and “This was a mousetrap set against Transdniester region. experts said earlier last week that Brodskyi and me,” said Mr. Chaika, who ODESA – The presidents of Ukraine, After meeting with Presidents Kuchma President Putin’s visit was aimed at dis- added that he and Mr. Brodskyi had con- Russia and Moldova agreed on March 17 and Putin, Moldovan President Voronin cussing Ukraine’s upcoming parliamen- sulted with tax specialists specifically to to work jointly to eliminate the problem stated that his country stood always for tary elections. However, Ukrainian and avoid the situation in which they now find of smuggling and other illegal business the “broadest status for the Transdniester Russian officials repeatedly denied the themselves. “I just want to tell [the CEC] activity from the Moldovan breakaway region in the structure of Moldovan suggestion. not to catch fish with a golden hook Transdniester region, as well as to help Republic.” “I don’t believe that the meeting of because the hook will end up being more Moldova economically in its energy sec- “Both sides just need to work con- both presidents can influence the costly than the fish.” tor. structively on this problem,” Mr. Voronin arrangement of powers in Ukraine,” Mr. The Yabluko Party leadership also Ukraine’s President Leonid Kuchma, said. Voloshyn told journalists during the sum- announced plans to go into opposition Russia’s President Vladimir Putin and President Voronin said he had mit. against the government and the Kuchma Moldova’s President Vladimir Voronin informed his counterparts about the polit- “The meeting is only a solution of administration because it perceived that agreed to organize a meeting of their ical situation in Moldova. However, Mr. pragmatic and economic problems,” said the actions against it were pre-election countries’ top customs and border guard Putin’s chief of staff, Alexander the chief of Ukraine’s presidential admin- political maneuverings at the expense of officials in the Moldovan capital of Voloshyn, on March 17 denied that the istration, Volodymyr Lytvyn, speaking Yabluko Party candidates. Mr. Brodskyi Chisinau this week. Representatives of three leaders had met to consult over the upon arrival in Odesa hours before the said he would invite current opposition the Transdniester region were expected to Moldovan unrest, saying recent mass presidential meeting. leaders Oleksander Moroz of the Socialist join the meeting. protests are the country’s internal affair. Party, Yulia Tymoshenko of the The agreement was reached during the The three leaders also discussed eco- Comments on Ukraine’s elections Batkivschyna Party, as well as Viktor presidents’ one-day summit in the Black nomic cooperation and agreed to unite Yushchenko of the Our Ukraine Bloc to Sea port of Odesa, which was organized Ukrainian and Moldovan electricity However, several days after the tripar- address a special convention of the on Ukraine’s initiative. grids, as well as to supply Moldova with tite summit, Ukrainian news reports quot- Yabluko Party. An undercurrent of the official discus- Russian natural gas to slash electricity ed President Putin’s chief of staff, Mr. The CEC action came the same day that sions was the upcoming parliamentary costs for ordinary Moldovans by about Voloshyn, as saying that the pro-presi- one opposition member of the Verkhovna elections in Ukraine, though the topic 20 percent, Mr. Putin said. dential For a United Ukraine Bloc, as Rada, Oleksander Yeliashkevych, who was not on the official agenda. The leaders also talked about coopera- well as the Communist and the Social- chairs the parliamentary Committee on The Transdniester region, a Russian- tion in the framework of the Eurasian Democratic (United) parties are the only Fair Elections, had warned of just such an speaking separatist area that broke away Customs and Economic Union that powers in Ukraine that are friendly to action. He said that he had received docu- from Moldova 11 years ago, is not recog- includes Kazakstan, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Russia. ments, allegedly signed by Ivan nized internationally, but has support Ukraine and Belarus. President Voronin In addition, Russian ambassador to Kyrylenko, the head of the administrative from Russia. The region declared inde- said that his government has sent an Ukraine Viktor Chernomyrdin expressed staff of the For a United Ukraine Bloc and pendence in 1991 after a brief and violent appeal to join the association, which he alarm that the former Ukrainian prime meant for the bloc’s chairman, Volodymyr war that killed some 1,500 people over said has a great cooperative potential. minister’s bloc, Our Ukraine, which leads Lytvyn, which enumerated several strate- fears that Moldova was seeking reunion the race in recent polls, includes the gies to discredit the opposition in the last with Romania. Kuchma and Putin meet separately movements that “are against Ukrainian- days before Election Day. Moldova is a former Soviet republic Russian ties.” Mr. Yeliashkevych said the tactic to nul- located between Romania and Ukraine. Before President Voronin’s arrival, According to the Interfax news lify some candidacies via disqualification Before being annexed by the Soviet Presidents Kuchma and Putin had a sepa- agency, our Ukraine leader Viktor by the CEC, including members of the Union in 1940, Moldova was part of rate meeting to discuss cooperation in the Yushchenko characterized the Russian Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc and the Yabluko Romania. Two-thirds of Moldova’s popu- spheres of energy, taxation, high technol- officials’ remarks as “unfriendly.” Mr. Party, was mentioned in the memorandum. lation are of Romanian descent, while the ogy, defense, free trade zones and trans- Yushchenko called the comments a The removal of certain candidates of the rest consists of Ukrainian, Russian, port corridors. Mr. Putin praised the last “direct interference into Ukraine’s inter- Party of Greens was meant to give an Bulgarian and other minorities. year’s $10 billion trade volume between nal affairs and election process.” “appearance of legitimacy” to the CEC’s The smuggling of arms, gasoline and Russia and Ukraine, but urged measures “It’s a pity that some Russian officials move, explained Mr. Yeliashkevych. other goods thrives in the Transdniester to increase it. Asked whether closer ties consider it a normal thing,” Mr. National Deputy Serhii Moskvin told region and costs Moldova huge sums of between Russia and Ukraine may contra- Yushchenko commented of Mr. Interfax-Ukraine that the Party of Greens lost taxes. The illegal products are dict both countries’ relations with the Voloshyn’s notion. At a briefing follow- was not planning to appeal the CEC deci- believed to be exported to other former European Union, Mr. Putin strongly ing the summit, President Putin said that sion to a Ukrainian court. Soviet republics. The Moldovan govern- denied the idea. the outcome of Ukraine’s parliamentary “Going to court would be stupid and ment and the self-proclaimed government “They [close ties] help, because we are elections would not change the pace of expensive,” said Mr. Moskvin, whose of the Transdniester region have tense getting stronger and are more interesting bilateral relations. party has historically been close to the relations. Mr. Voronin has accused a pro- as partners,” Mr. Putin said. He added “It’s a nationwide consensus in Russia Kuchma administration. Mr. Moskvin Russian separatist leader of financing the that both countries may have a real influ- to develop relations with Ukraine,” the added, however, that he was troubled by recent anti-government protests with ence on European economy with greater Russian president said. “I would like to the fact that the financial forms submitted demands to ban the general use of use of Ukraine’s pipelines in future. hope that we will see the same approach to the CEC and to the State Tax Russian language. Furthermore, he said “They will take into account our opinion, by Ukrainian colleagues, whoever wins Administration are very different. the separatists are trying to undermine and our own economies will be much the elections.” The For a United Ukraine Bloc had three members disqualified as well, a fact that could make the assertions by Mr. Brodskyi and Mr. Yeliashkevych look questionable. State Tax Administration Director UMANA board proposes extending right to vote, hold office to all active members Mykhailo Azarov is the leader of the CHICAGO – In its first meeting of preparations for the scientific conference right to vote and hold office to all mem- Regions of Ukraine Party, which is part of 2002, the board of directors of the scheduled to take place in Chicago in bers who currently fulfill the require- For a United Ukraine, and is a candidate Ukrainian Medical Association of North June 2003. Attendees will hear speakers ments to be active members. At present, for the Verkhovna Rada on the bloc’s slate. America (UMANA) met on Saturday, discussing the latest developments in the only regular and emeritus members are February 2, to discuss the continuing field of infectious diseases. New addi- entitled to vote at branch meetings or the revitalization of the largest health care tions to this convention program will Assembly of Delegates. These are health professional organization in the include a clinical poster presentation by care professionals of Ukrainian descent, MAY WE HELP YOU? with an appropriate university degree, and Ukrainian American community. medical/dental students and residents, To reach President Ihor Voyevidka, M.D., and a judged “physician art show” for licensed to practice in their area of health (Northern California) presided over a UMANA’s budding artists. care in the United States or Canada. The Ukrainian Weekly gathering of representatives from many Dr. Voyevidka presented a request for There is, however, a growing segment UMANA chapters in the United States support from The Ukrainian Weekly for its of the UMANA membership that belongs call (973) 292-9800, and Canada. Present were Vice-President ”Copies for Congress” project. Since The to other categories of membership Ihor Fedoriw, O.D., (Pennsylvania), Ukrainian Weekly thoroughly covers the encompassing the health care profession. and dial the UMANA includes pharmacists, Ph.D.s President-elect Bohdan Iwanetz, M.D. activities of UMANA, the board felt that appropriate extension (Illinois), Secretary Arianda Nychka- support of this project would expand the and other science degrees, R.N.s, stu- dents, residents, fellows, and an expand- Czartorysky, M.D., (New York Metro), organization’s contacts and influence in (as listed below). Treasurer Andrij Iwach, M.D., (Northern Congress. This support would be in keep- ing group of individuals trained in California), Sponsorship Coordinator ing with the spirit of interaction with Ukraine and surrounding countries, who have yet not attained a U.S. or Canadian Editorial – 3049, 3063, 3069 Roman Dykun, M.D., (Illinois), Washington started by UMANA’s then- degree or license. According to the cur- UMANA News Editor Adrian president Dr. Roman Goy at the “Synergy” rent by-laws, these groups cannot vote or Administration – 3041 Baranetsky, M.D., (New York Metro), conference in 1999. The board unanimous- be elected to office in UMANA. Archivist Maria Hrycelak, M.D., ly approved a donation of $1,000 to the Advertising – 3040 The board of directors agreed to present (Illinois), WFUMA Representative “Copies for Congress” project. changes to the by-laws to expand the right Subscriptions – 3042 Roxolana Horbowij, M.D., (Maryland) In what may yet prove to be a far- to vote and hold office to include all quali- and Luba Komar, M.D., (Toronto). reaching proposal, the board began dis- Production – 3052 Dr. Iwanetz updated the body on early cussions on the merit of expanding the (Continued on page 6) No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 5

First annual Summit... (Continued from page 1) pora organizations,” said Mr. Shmerykowsky. The need for such a conference, according to Summit 2002 organizers, developed from examining the demo- graphics of various Ukrainian communi- ty groups which revealed an increasing average age of membership and a lack of younger participation. Mr. Wowk also called The Ukrainian Weekly’s October 28, 2001, editorial, which posed the question, “Where have all the students gone?” a “catalyst” for the event. The Summit 2002 Organizing Committee, composed of Oleh Holynskyj of UESA, Ariadna Nychka of the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America (UMANA), Wasyl Kinach of UESA and Messrs. Wowk and Shmerykowsky, described the goal of the summit as “a brainstorming session for raising ideas and challenging current assumptions.” Summit 2002 began unofficially with an evening reception and cocktail party on Friday, March 15, during which par- Andrew Nynka ticipants were able to mingle with old acquaintances or establish new contacts. Participants of the first annual Summit of Ukrainian Organizations at the UNA estate Soyuzivka. Saturday’s 9 a.m. breakfast officially opened Summit 2002 with a prayer from “We no longer live in a tight-knit the Rev. Iura Godenciuc in the Ukrainian ghetto,” said Ms. Zajac. Dr. Soyuzivka main dining hall. Mr. Wowk Andrushkiw echoed that sentiment and then began the two-part working session stressed that geographically dispersed of the summit in the Main House library members are one of the greatest chal- by welcoming guests and outlining the lenges to his organization. moderated panel format. Mr. Kaczaraj added that still another Conference organizers sought to reason for declining youth involvement address the summit theme of “Engaging may stem from the fact that current the Younger Generation in Ukrainian youth is being raised with very little American Organizations” by presenting a knowledge of various diaspora organiza- morning panel to highlight “Our tions or how they benefit the Ukrainian Oranizations Today,” moderated by community. Roma Hadzewycz, editor-in-chief of The “Perhaps our community has done a Ukrainian Weekly, and an afternoon poor job in explaining the history and panel, moderated by Irene Jarosewich, value of diaspora organizations,” said Dr. editor-in-chief of Svoboda, to begin the Vitvitsky. dialogue on “Our Organizations For that matter, Mr. Kaczaraj Tomorrow.” explained that much of today’s youth Saturday morning’s two-hour session “enrolled in the UNA from the first few included panelists Dr. Roman years of their life are not even told Andrushkiw, first vice-president of the they’re members. Once they turn 18 Shevchenko Scientific Society and head many cash out of their [insurance] poli- of its Math, Physics and Technical cies and leave the UNA.” Section; Paul Farmiga, president of the Out of all those who participated in Rutgers University Ukrainian Students the first panel, only UMANA’s Dr. Club; Marianna Zajac, president of the Voyevidka said its membership has seen Central New York Regional Council of steady increases in what seems to be an the Ukrainian National Women’s League “apparent rebirth.” of America (UNWLA); Stephen In offering some solutions to summit Olena Welhash addresses Summit 2002 participants. Kaczaraj, treasurer of the Ukrainian participants, panel members agreed that National Association (UNA); Mr. a dialogue should include topics on why Shmerykowsky; Bohdan Vitvitsky, cur- individuals are still members of the rent vice-president, founding father and Ukrainian diaspora. first president of the Ukrainian American “We seem to be on auto pilot,” argued Professionals and Businesspersons Dr. Vitvitsky. “We should think about Association of New York and New restructuring many of the organizations Jersey (UAPBA); and Dr. Ihor created in the early 1900s to make more Voyevidka, president of UMANA. sense with the way we operate now.” Questions posed to the morning panel Suggestions were also made to target included: What are the history and goals smaller, more specific audiences in an of your organization? Why are young attempt to engage youth. members important to your organization Following a brief lunch in the and how have you attempted to attract Soyuzivka dining room, summit partici- them? pants began the two-hour afternoon After each panelist gave a brief orga- panel on the topic “Our Organizations nizational history and description of cur- Tomorrow.” rent objectives, Mr. Farmiga commented The afternoon panel included that the differing levels of importance Christina Baranetsky, president of the placed on youth involvement are relative Columbia University Ukrainian Students to each individual organization. Taking Club; Yuri Blanarovich of the Ukrainian the case of his group, for example, Mr. American Cultural Foundation (UACF); Farmiga went on to say that as a univer- Jaroslav Kryshtalsky of the Ukrainian sity student club, active youth involve- Institute of America (UIA); Alex Kuzma, ment is vital. executive director of the Children of Panelist Jaroslav Kryshtalsky speaks during the afternoon session. Ms. Zajac and Dr. Andrushkiw then Chornobyl Relief Fund (CCRF); Dr. noted that, due to a much higher average Andrew Liteplo, young adults’ coordina- Catholic Church; and Michael Sawkiw, recruiting new members is tapping the age in the UNWLA and the Shevchenko tor for the New York Plast branch; Lida president of the Ukrainian Congress “professionalism of our organizations.” Scientific Society, respectively, their Mykytyn, vice-president of the Committee of America (UCCA). The afternoon panel discussants also organizations have historically required Ukrainian American Youth Association agreed, without dissent, that future significantly less youth involvement but (SUM); the Rev. Ivan Mazuryk of the Mr. Sawkiw talked about a synergy stressed the hope that this would change. Stamford Eparchy of the Ukrainian among organizations and said a key to (Continued on page 21) 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12

EASTER PASTORAL THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Vital signs at a summit Jesus Christ is among us! Easter pastoral message of Metropolitan And Jesus invites us to live in a higher Soyuzivka played host last weekend to a special Summit of Ukrainian American Stefan Soroka to the reverend clergy, reli- realm of existence! St. Paul said to the Organizations held to explore the topic “Engaging the Younger Generation in gious, seminarians and faithful of the Colossians: “You have been raised up in Ukrainian American Organizations.” Convened on the initiative of the Ukrainian Ukrainian Catholic Church in the United company with Christ.” He spoke of the Engineers’ Society of America, which recently experienced a youth-oriented restruc- States of America. resurrection, not as a future prospect, but as a present reality. They had already turing of its leadership, and organized with the cooperation of the Ukrainian Medical Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen! Association of North America and the Ukrainian National Association, the conference been raised up with Christ. You and I “Peace be with you!” I greet you with have already been raised up with Christ! succeeded in attracting some 65 participants – leaders and activists representing the words with which Jesus Christ greet- diverse organizations, backgrounds and generations. The Risen Christ is among us and helps ed His apostles on the day of His resur- us! The focus of the summit was youth – the next generations of our community, rection, and with the promise of joy He who constitute the potential members and leaders of our organizations and institu- I certainly can share that I have known extended to the myrrh-bearing women at tions. The key question: How do we attract these younger generations, get them the Risen Christ, and am growing in my the empty tomb. The accounts of Jesus’ involved and keep them involved? (It was significant that the term “younger” was own awareness of His presence – not in resurrection appearances are among the purposefully left undefined, and was intended to serve only as a relative concept.) physical form before my eyes, but with most joyful and moving in the Gospels, The participants of the conference ranged from students age 19 and up to veteran the touch of caring and compassionate and are truly inspiring and instructive. community types of senior age. And the community organizations themselves spanned hearts that He has sent in times when I a range of generations – from the eldest, the Shevchenko Scientific Society, which next The devoted women were rewarded have been saddened or burdened; with year marks its 130th anniversary, to the continually reborn Ukrainian clubs on universi- for their persevering dedication. They are His mystical presence offering me the ty campuses. (Of course, no one could argue with a Ukrainian Catholic priest when he the first to meet the Risen Lord, with words and courage needed to face diffi- said he represents the oldest organization of all, Christ’s Church.) It was noteworthy Mary Magdalene “called by name,” and cult challenges; and in helping me to also that among the participants were a number of newcomers, immigrants from given a poignant personal encounter. serve people who presented themselves Ukraine – some already involved, others seeking a niche for their interests. The apostles assembled in the upper with particularly great needs. And on As our readers may recall, it was an editorial published in this newspaper in room receive the breath of the Spirit more than a few occasions, receiving a October 2001 that had raised the question “Where have all the students gone?” That from Jesus, and the authorization to con- divine hug of love that no words could editorial about the umbrella organization of Ukrainian student clubs known as SUSTA tinue His mission from the Father, with ever describe, but only tears of realizing raised the crucial question of “active engagement” in our community life. The first the authority to forgive sins. His joyful presence could express. answer to the editorial’s question came two months later from Christina Duzyj, who The doubting Thomas is given the Each of you could add your own testi- informed readers that our students are indeed alive and well, and that they generally opportunity to touch the Lord and to be mony to the growing awareness of the believe “that being Ukrainian is central and fundamental to their lives.” Another convinced of the resurrection, and to pro- presence of the Risen Christ in our lives. response came in January of this year, in the form of yet another question: “Where claim his faith, “My Lord and my God.” And, once the Risen Christ has become have the young professionals gone?” Recently elected UESA President Andrij Wowk The downcast disciples on the road to real to us, we then have the responsibility pointed to “another missing generation of sorts in a broader scope: individuals in their Emmaus ask the Lord to stay with them to make Him visible in and through our 20s and 30s who are in the process of developing their careers.” He broached the idea and then recognize Him, very meaning- lives. This is our challenge and our invi- of holding a summit of organizations to tackle the question of “what can be done to fully, at the breaking of the bread. Then tation for all of us sharing together in the engage the missing demographic group” in the Ukrainian American community. they run to Jerusalem to share the news royal priesthood of Christ. The Risen From its inception, to its conclusion, “Summit 2002,” as it is already being called with the other apostles, their hearts Christ is to be realized in and through the for short, sought a looser brainstorming format than what our community normally aflame from their intimate encounter lives of His followers (you and me) expects from its conferences. The goal was to generate ideas, challenge assumptions, with Jesus. through our love for one another, forgiv- attack misconceptions head-on. And the conference participants included all of the The apostle Peter experiences the ing one another, genuinely wanting the attendees, panelists and non-panelists alike. There were no passive listeners here. As kindness and forgiveness of Jesus, who best of ourselves and for one another, was made clear from the start, all were encouraged to share their ideas; the panelists simply asks him, “Do you love me?” reaching out of our own personal fears were simply there to lay the groundwork for a fruitful exchange. Peter’s threefold “yes” makes up for his for ourselves and for our security, and And guess what? The format worked! And what’s more, the subjects of the confer- threefold denial of Jesus. He is given his going broke with our emotions for the ence, the younger generations, were the primary reason for its success. Thanks to their pastoral authority: “Feed my lamb, feed welfare of others, bonding together as a involvement, the participants did so much more than just speak about our youths (they my sheep.” Church family to do works of charity for didn’t have to pose the old “De nasha molod?” question), they spoke directly with Before Jesus leaves the apostles at His the poor and the disadvantaged, and in them. The communication was direct, respectful, unhindered – and energizing. One ascension, He entrusts them with His building our parish family spirit. In short, participant underscored: this was “a convergence that has changed everything.” mission to the world: make disciples, doing as Jesus did as He walked among Summit 2002 was indeed an auspicious beginning. It is our fervent hope that it will baptize and teach. He gives them the mankind. lead to more contacts, both formal and informal, that will benefit our entire communi- assurance of His presence with them to Christ is risen my dear brothers and ty. Given the vital signs that we witnessed at Soyuzivka, and the demonstrated need the end of time. With that assurance the sisters in Christ, and is among us! for a true community of Ukrainians, we are sure this initiative can have far-reaching apostles go out into the world fearlessly Devote time to realize His loving pres- success if it is continued and expanded. and perseveringly to establish the king- ence among you! Allow Him to be seen dom of God. in and through your lives in all you say How powerful an influence the appear- and do! March ance of the Risen Christ had on the lives of A most blessed Easter to all of you, Turning the pages back... the apostles and the women who went to filled with His presence within you and the empty tomb. They were transformed! among you! They were renewed! They were empow- Christ is risen! Indeed He is risen! 29 ered with complete trust in the Risen Lord and a complete surrender to serve Him. The Most Rev. Stefan Soroka 1998 Four years ago, our Kyiv correspondent described the scene on Easter means the same thing for you Archbishop of the Philadelphia the eve of the parliamentary elections of March 1998. and for me! The resurrection of Jesus Archeparchy “Kyiv is in the throes of a political election season like any in Christ is more than a historical reality. Metropolitan for Ukrainian Catholics the West. Maintenance workers busily scrape political posters off Jesus lives! Jesus Christ is among us! in the U.S.A. public buildings; by the next day new posters are plastered on the walls. ... Mailboxes are filled daily with campaign bills and flyers ... Radio and TV news programs mercilessly interview candidates to present their views and platforms,” wrote Roman Woronowycz. arms to all qualified individuals and However, not all the news was good. UMANA board... encourage even further organizational “Where people gather the talk inevitably turns to the March 29 elections. Their mood, (Continued from page 4) growth. The by-laws changes will be pre- however, does not reflect the optimism and the hope portrayed by the politicians in their fied members who show activity in the sented for discussion and vote at the words and advertisements. It is a mood of apathy, inevitability and pessimism ... Kyivans organization, including payments of dues. upcoming UMANA Assembly of talk of ... too many parties and not enough good choices,” Mr. Woronowycz noted. The board felt that, though there may have Delegates in June 2003. In Kyiv, the center of attention was the Lazarenko-Kuchma feud, which played out in the once been a reason for exclusivity, such After resolving several housekeeping press almost on a daily basis. New accusations of corruption and financial improprieties reasoning is no longer valid. Furthermore, issues, the meeting concluded for the day, cropped up weekly. The campaign had taken on controversial and, at times, even violent hosts of talented individuals were being to be reconvened at the Ukrainian Institute dimensions. A popular Kyiv businessman and candidate for mayor, Mykhailo Brodskyi, denied the opportunity to participate in, in New York City on April 6, under the was arrested for alleged illegal financial wheeling and dealing less than two weeks before change and improve the largest and oldest gracious hosting of President Alexandra the elections. Odesa Mayor Edvard Hurvits and Oblast Chairman Ruslan Bodelan were Kushnir and the New York Metro Chapter locked in a political confrontation, during which several supporters were kidnapped or shot. Ukrainian American health care organiza- of UMANA. For further information read- Yulia Hasheva, a 21-year-old student, said that although she was sick and tired of the tion in the Western world. political bickering and barely believed that the elections would be fair, she was definitely The board concluded that it was in the ers may contact the UMANA national going to vote. “I understand that the government and those around it will choose its own best interests of UMANA to open its office at (773) 278-6262. people, but I believe that people must vote.” Oleksander Slezovsky, a 42-year-old chauf- feur, said, “I don’t trust the people in government or the candidates. I don’t think anything will change. I will vote, however. I will cross out the names of all the candidates.” HE KRAINIAN EEKLY Source: “Kyiv mood on the eve of elections: apathy, inevitability and pessimism” by Visit our archive Ton theU Internet at: http://www.ukrweekly.com/W Roman Woronowycz, The Ukrainian Weekly, March 29, 1998, Vol. LXVI, No. 13. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

screen “Ukrainians” to see how Ukrainian PERSPECTIVES they really are before we ourselves Fellow Ukrainians become their promoters. After all, you BY ANDREW FEDYNSKY have to have credentials, references, expe- and their identification rience when looking for a job. Maybe we Dear Editor: should adopt such cold business practices It is very disappointing to report that with our so-called brethren? In the meantime, there are plenty of Larissa Shevchenko, although chronicled Shevchenko,At a reception on Capitol Gogol Hill in and1985, I thethe RussianUkrainian archeologists language were taking treas- other people of real Ukrainian descent to by “Dateline: New York” (September 30, spoke with Volodymyr Shcherbytsky, then ures from the provinces to display at the write about here in America, Canada or 2001) as an opera singer of Ukrainian boss of Soviet Ukraine. When I described Hermitage Museum in the capital. For elsewhere, whose horns need tooting and descent, is actually written up in the Met’s the episode to others, the first thing many Shevchenko, they were grave robbers, plun- backs need patting becuase they make a “War and Peace” program as being people asked was whether he spoke dering Ukraine’s heritage. difference and a positive contibution to Russian born in Lvov, Russia [sic]. Ukrainian. After all, Shcherbytsky was Gogol, the Russian writer, won praise the Ukrainian awareness cause. Frankly, it doesn’t impress me if an artist of notorious for his hard line against the lan- and rewards for his work. As for any kind is of “Ukrainian descent” unless Lillianna Chudolij guage, and he was never heard to speak it in Shevchenko, the critics ripped him for writ- they say they are such – to the world. Clifton, N.J. public. As it turned out, his Ukrainian was ing in a “dead language.” For disfranchised To get my attention, to get me perfectly fine. As for my protest to him over Ukrainians, though, the “Kobzar” was a involved, to get me to buy a ticket, you Russification in Ukraine, he dismissed it as sensation. Orphaned at an early age, have got to be Ukrainian all the time – a non-issue. “People speak whatever’s easi- Shevchenko was truly a child raised by a not just to get my attention, to get me est for them. Most Ukrainians prefer village. He embraced the stories, tragedies involved or to get me to buy a ticket. Please broaden Russian,” he commented. and values of the Ukrainian peasant, then Maybe I’m too demanding. Others may I would say that’s still true. Just as it’s gave it all back in the form of gorgeous state that I am too Ukrainian for an coverage of music Dear Editor: been for centuries, the Ukrainian language verse in a language the people understood. American-born person. Maybe so. But is a project, a work in progress that reflects Instinctively, he knew that their liberation tell me, what’s wrong with that? In January and February you featured certain realities, particularly political ones. was linked to their language. The tsar We are or should be taught not to be a series profiling current native In March we honor Ukraine’s national sensed this as well. Two years after ashamed or feel humiliated by our Ukrainian pop groups which, frankly, poet, Taras Shevchenko. No one is more Shevchenko’s death in 1861, he banned birthright. Maybe what we lack is pride. surprised me and led me to consider the identified with the Ukrainian language. In Ukrainian – a ban that prevailed until 1906. It may be high time for Ukrainians to cultural reporting of The Weekly. the 1830s, both he and his countryman, Fortunately, western Ukraine was ruled feel some of this sensation themselves – The first thought that came to mind Mykola Hohol – the world knows him as by Austria-Hungary. There, inspired by really feel it, shout it out: “I’m proud to was the focus of The Weekly on classical Nikolai Gogol – made their way to St. Shevchenko, Ukrainian culture burgeoned. be Ukrainian! This is my heritage!” music. It seems to me that two weeks do Petersburg, the Russian capital, where peo- Activists even smuggled tiny bootleg copies If artists from Ukraine don’t find it not go by without The Weekly reporting ple went to be noticed, to make a career. of the “Kobzar” across the border to keep good PR to admit to the American and on a classical music performance featur- Born near Poltava in 1809, Gogol was memory of Shevchenko alive in tsarist- other artistic markets that they are indeed ing Ukrainians, be it a tenor’s opera five years older than Shevchenko. At the ruled Ukraine. Ukrainian, then why should we publicize appearance, a soprano’s solo concert, or age of 22, he made it big as writer with In the decade following the collapse of them as such to our Ukrainian readers? a chamber orchestra’s latest perform- “Evenings on a Farm Near Dykanka,” a the Russian Empire, Soviet Ukraine expe- This kind of Russian-apron-strings atti- ance. When considering the wide variety collection of sentimental and humorous sto- rienced an explosion of literary energy. It tude smells of Oksana Baiul’s “Oprah” of Ukrainian-produced music (both in ries about rural Ukraine. He followed up ended in horror in the 1930s, as tens of episode. In other words, “I’m Ukrainian Ukraine and around the world), I consid- with “Taras Bulba,” the story of the Kozak thousands of Ukraine’s intellectual elite when I need to be Ukrainian. I’m er this a narrow viewpoint. That was why who executes his own son for betraying his were arrested and murdered because of Ukrainian when it’s convenient and prof- the profiling of pop groups surprised me people. Gogol’s most celebrated work is their devotion to their language and cul- itable. I’m Ukrainian because I can get – very much out-of-character for the “Dead Souls,” in which a con artist buys the ture. Not surprisingly, people began pre- the bleeding hearts in the diaspora to paper, but very welcome. papers of serfs who had died since the last ferring Russian over Ukrainian, and help me.” This hardly is laudatory. The second thought I had regarded my census to serve as collateral for a loan to careerists oriented themselves on My belief is that if you are Ukrainian, somewhat large music collection – I am buy an estate with living souls. Moscow. What is surprising is that the be Ukrainian – don’t pretend in hopes of a bit ashamed at just how few Ukrainian- Although Gogol wrote about Ukraine, he Ukrainian language survived at all. Even getting somewhere or getting a helping produced albums (of all genres) I own did so in Russian for a Russian audience. Shcherbytsky spoke it fluently. hand. This is the Soviet training that when compared to English. I only buy Ukraine, for them, was much like Texas is What’s also astonishing is how the lan- Ukrainians need to discharge. Let us all what I think I will like – the disparity of to Americans: a rustic frontier with lots of guage has survived in the diaspora, even remind each other that being Ukrainian numbers is not because Ukrainians pro- colorful characters. Taras Bulba and the into the second and third generations. or of Ukrainian descent (the “born-here” duce music I would not buy, but because Kozaks were heroes much like Sam Immigrants and refugees from Soviet terror types, like me) is an honor, not a dis- I do not know about the music I would Houston or Davy Crockett. For Russians, sent their children to Ukrainian Saturday grace. Our Ukrainian history, culture and buy. In this, the profiles were lacking – “the Ukraine” was part of their country, just schools and gave them a college education. traditions were and remain on such a sure, now we all know about the bands, as the “the Midwest” is part of the United These children and grandchildren now have high level that nations throughtout histo- but is their sound any good? States or “the Yukon” is part of Canada. responsible positions in business, academia, ry have killed us for it all and have My suggested solution is twofold: 1. The same year that Gogol published the arts and government. That’s how I got to claimed it for themselves. The treasure Start reporting more on Ukrainian rock Taras Bulba, 19-year-old Taras Shevchenko attend the reception honoring Shcherbytsky. troves stolen from Ukraine and especial- and pop performances – don’t give-up also was living in St. Petersburg. But, And that’s how I found out he spoke ly Kyivan Rus’-Ukraine are enormous! reporting on classical musical, but just unlike Gogol, he was a serf painting Ukrainian. It was the only language we had Having prominent Ukrainians traveling mix-it-up more; for this, a good start fences, walls and tile roofs. His master in common. the world seemingly ashamed of statint could be whoever played the latest zaba- pocketed the earnings. By some miracle, a That scene is now repeated many times, publicly that they are Ukrainian, continues va in the area (Was the band its usual group of St. Petersburg intellectuals only in much friendlier contexts. Ukrainian to bleed Ukraine dry of its true celebrity self? How long was the kolomyjka por- befriended the young slave, were officials, businessmen, artists and others are status and drains its economy. Though it is tion? etc.) 2. Begin to periodically impressed with his intelligence and talent, coming to the West to find a Ukrainian- not often realized, if a country has famous review (by a knowledgeable critic) a cur- and bought him his freedom. speaking diaspora that is eager for them to people or famous places, the economy can rent Ukrainian album. Band bios are He then enrolled in art school and began succeed. And even though Russian is easier ride these coat-tails via tourism and busi- good for filler if the review is short, but a career as a professional artist. Like Gogol, for them, just as English is easier for us, we ness investments. These celebrities are let’s hear about the music. A really neat Shevchenko was immersed in Russian cul- speak Ukrainian or at least make sure the actually a commodity that can help trick would be to review a zabava band’s ture and society, speaking Russian with translators use Ukrainian, not Russian. All Ukraine grow economically. They can latest album in the same issue as its per- patrons, friends and publishers. He was also this is a small part in the project, the work draw attention to Ukraine’s struggle and formance review. a voracious reader, familiar with the works in progress that the Ukrainian language has its great need for financial support. I hope you will seriously consider of Homer, Virgil, Dante, Shakespeare, been for so long. If this kind of self-inflicted anti- these suggestions. Schiller, the Bible, etc., all of which he read Slowly, Ukrainian is working its way Ukrainianism continues, rather than in Russian – there were no Ukrainian trans- into more general usage. In Ukraine it’s diminishes, after Ukraine’s 10th inde- Denys Petrina lations. He even kept his diary in Russian. become a prerequisite for any politician pendent year, then maybe we should first Pacific Grove, Calif. Despite this, Shevchenko was assertively seeking national office, for any diplomat Ukrainian and chose that language for his who seeks a coveted posting. Even the poetry collection, the “Kobzar,” published Russian ambassador to Ukraine prom- The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor and commentaries on a in 1840. Here, Shevchenko tapped into the ised to learn the language. (He’s still variety of topics of concern to the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian same material Gogol used: Ukrainian folk working on it.) Canadian communities. Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators mythology, village lore, the glory of the Shevchenko, I think, would be pleased to and letter-writers are their own and do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Kozaks. His secret poems – the ones that see where his steadfastness over the lan- either The Weekly editorial staff or its publisher, the Ukrainian National got him arrested – aggressively condemned guage issue has brought his people. It’s just Association. serfdom, tsarism and Russian domination of taken a while to get there, and there’s still a his homeland. long way to go. As for Gogol, his magnifi- Letters should be typed (double-spaced) and signed; they must be originals, Witnessing the excavation of ancient cent works are well worth reading – in the not photocopies. The daytime phone number and address of the letter-writer burial mounds in Ukraine, for example, original Russian or any number of fine must be given for verification purposes. Shevchenko wrote a bitter poem, “The translations, including English and his Plundered Grave.” From their perspective native Ukrainian. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12 No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 9

Ukrainian Debutante Balls Twelve debutantes introduced at Chicago’s annual ball

CHICAGO – The annual Chicago Debutante Ball was held on February 2 at the Chicago Hilton and Towers Hotel. The sponsors of the event were mem- bers of the Ukrainian Veterinary Medical Association, the Ukrainian Engineers’ Society of America Inc., Illinois Branch, and the Ukrainian Medical Association of North America, Illinois Branch. The evening started with the presentation of seven debutantes and their escorts: Areta Ljubicic and Markian Skirnyk, Tanya Skubiak and Daniel Baluch, Renata Hulyk and Markian Gorchynsky, Katherine Sidelnik and Jeremy Hrynewycz, Annette Sosenko and Lukash Markewych, Areta Kovalsky and Daniel Proczko, and Natalie Holovaty and Roman Kashuba. The debutantes and their escorts were presented to the guests by Dr. Ihor Jastrembsky, head of the Ukrainian Veterinary Medical Association. Roxana Dykyj-Pylypczak produced the exquisitely choreographed pro- gram, while John Steciw provid- ed the musical arrangement. After the debutantes’ presen- tation, the dinner began with an invocation delivered by the Rev. Myron Panchuk. During the dinner Dr. Jastrembsky greeted the guests, along with Roman Byskosh from the UESA and Dr. Bohdan Charkewycz, head of the Illinois Branch of the UMANA. Debutantes and their escorts at Chicago’s annual ball: (front row, from left) Markian Skirnyk and Areta Ljubicic, Daniel Baluch and Tanya Skubiak, Markian Gorchynsky and Renata Hulyk; (back row) Katherine Sidelnik and Jeremy Hrynewycz, Annette – Motria Sosenko Sosenko and Lukash Markewycz, Areta Kovalsky and Daniel Proczko, and Natalie Holovaty and Roman Kashuba. Newark Plast’s ball presents 12 members of scouting group

WHIPPANY, N.J. – Plast-Pryiat and Family members, friends and guests Newark. Kristina Wirt with Alexander the Plast Ukrainian Scouting watched as the debutantes and their The girls presented to society accom- Oryshkevych and Liliana Yaworsky with Organization branch of Newark, N.J., escorts entered the room with grace, ele- panied by their escorts were as follows: Maxim Artymyshyn. held the annual Plast debutante ball on gance and poise. The promenade of debu- Olha Halibey with Antin Durbak, Over 450 guests enjoyed the ball to the Saturday, February 2, at the Hanover tantes was choreographed by Oksana Alexandra Kachala with Mark music of the Tempo and Zolota Bulava Marriott’s Grand Ballroom. Bauer. Chraplyvy, Christina Laschuk with orchestras. It was a magical evening for the The masters of ceremonies were Maria The program also included a welcome Nicholas Poruchynsky, Natalie Mandzy debutantes, their families and guests alike. Welyczkowski and Lubodar Olesnycky, from the branch’s president (“stanych- with Daniel Tyshovnytsky, Katie A special program book featuring a who presented the 12 beautiful debu- na”) Roksolana Misilo; a welcome on Nahnybida with Adrian Wirt, Julianna biography and photo of each debutante tantes to the Ukrainian American com- behalf of the debutantes delivered by the Pedersen with Michael Pylyp, Alexandra was prepared as a keepsake for all those munity. The presentation included mem- leader (“hurtkova”) of the “Maky,” Olha Rakoczy with Daniel Koziupa, Tamara attending the ball. bers of the “Maky” and “Kalyna” troops Halibey, and a benediction by the Rev. Rychok with Peter Krup, Christina from Newark and the “Piranhas” from Bohdan Lukie, pastor of St. John the Semanyshyn with Gavin Harkins, – Irene Turynsky New Brunswick. Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church in Laryssa Wirstiuk with Yurij Lojko, and Daria Semanyshyn

Gabelli Studio Young Plast members and their escorts at the Newark Plast branch’s annual ball. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12

Ukrainian Debutante Balls Philadelphia engineers sponsor annual society event

PHILADELPHIA, Pa. – The 48th Engineers’ Ball of the Philadelphia Branch of the Ukrainian Engineers’ Society of America (UESA) was held here on Saturday, February 9, at the Park Hyatt Hotel. This year’s ball included the presentation of debutantes, a banquet and a dance to the music of the Tempo orchestra. After the cocktail hour, Metodij Boretsky, head of the Philadelphia Branch of the UESA, opened the event and greeted the guests, especially Metropolitan Stefan Soroka and the head of the executive board of the Ukrainian Engineers’ Society of America, Andrij Wowk. He also introduced the master of ceremonies, Dr. Volodymyr Karpynych. After the formal opening, the following eight debutantes and their escorts were presented: Natalia Hanusia Soroka with Alexander Bezushko, Diana Shcherba with Mychajlo Radano, Larysa Natalia Kostrytska with Eryk Rizanov, Chrystyna Oksana Hud with Ron Hankevych, Irena Zarichna with Alexander Knihnytskyj, Alexandra Maria Fedorijchuk with Mychajlo Dmytro Blahyj, Oksana Lasovska with Antin Durbak and Maria Nestor with Oleh Stupen. The debutantes and their escorts were Debutantes, their escorts and the ball committee (from left): Andrea Kalyta, Metodij Boretsky, Iryna Kinakh, Volodymyr formally greeted by Mr. Boretsky and Karpynych, Oksana Lasovska and Antin Durbak, Irena Zarichna and Alexander Knihnytsky, Larysa Natalia Kostrytska introduced by the master of ceremonies. and Eryk Rizanov, Natalia Hanusia Soroka and Aleksander Bezushko, Diana Shcherba and Mychajlo Radano, Chrystyna Mr. Boretsky congratulated each debu- Oksana Hud and Roman Hankevych, Alexandra Maria Fedorijchuk and Mychajlo Dmytro Blhyj, Maria Nestor and Oleh tante and pinned ribbons on them with Stupen, Jaroslava Halaway, Marusia Cyhan and Marijka Cyhan. the assistance of Iryna Kinakh and Jaroslava Halaway. Andrea Kalyta, Maria Cyhan, Marusia Cyhan and Ms. by Metropolitan Soroka. About 300 peo- Boretsky (chairman), Larysa Zaika, Marta Shtompil. In addition, Mr. Horbovyj, Halaway prepared the debutantes for the ple attended the dinner, and more than 500 Shyprykevych, Ihor Kovaliv, Wasyl Bohdan Turcheniuk, Ms. Zaika and Mr. presentation ceremony. person enjoyed the dance held afterwards. Kaminsky, Olenka Chaburska, Wolo- Kaminsky assisted the ball committee. After the debutantes’ presentation, the The committee that organized the 2002 dymyr Horbovyj, Myron Bilas, Mychajlo dinner began with an invocation delivered Engineers’ Ball was composed of Mr. Komanovsky, Orest Hanas and Petro – Metodij Boretsky Washington association hosts Malanka/debutante ball

WASHINGTON – On January 12 three young ladies made their debut at the annual Malanka and debutante ball of the Ukrainian Association of Washington Metropolitan Area (“Obiednannia”). The event was held in the elegant Grand Ballroom of the West End Washington Marriott on 22nd Street Northwest in the nation’s capital. Sophia Nakonechny-Smith, the co- president of Obiednannia, welcomed everyone, including notable guests, Minister Counselor of the Ukrainian Embassy Volodymyr Yatsenkivsky and his wife, Olha. She also introduced her executive board: Halyna Breslawec (co- president), Irene Kost (secretary), John Kun (treasurer) and Richard E. Smith (marketing consultant). Ms. Breslawec delivered opening remarks, noting that the goal of the asso- ciation is to unite and network Ukrainians in Maryland, Virginia and Washington via functions such as the tra- ditional Malanka. She then introduced the debutante coordinators: Chrystia Shashkewych-Oryshkevych and Yaromyr Oryshkevych. After the parents of the debutantes were introduced, each debutante entered the ballroom and gave her mother a bou- quet of flowers. The debutantes were then presented to the community along with their escorts during a promenade, Natalie Sluzar followed by the first dance. The debutantes and their escorts, as well as organizers of the event (seated from left): Larissa Wasylkiwskyj, Natalia Balko, The Rev. Taras Lonchyna, pastor of Nina Fontana; (standing) Halyna Breslawec, Sophia Nakonechny-Smith, Mark Babiak, Alexander Oryshkevych, Adrian Holy Trinity Particular Ukrainian Hruszkewycz, Chrystia Shashkewych-Oryshkevych and Yaromyr Oryshkevych. Catholic Church in Silver Spring, Md., gave the invocation. After dinner, music enjoyed an enchanting evening to be coming the New Year, and the debutante return in 2003 for the next ball. was provided by Veseli Chasy from treasured for a long time. coordinators thanked all who attended Chicago. Debutantes and their escorts A few announcements were made wel- this year’s gala, and invited everyone to – Chrystia Oryshkevych No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 11

Ukrainian Debutante Balls Chervona Kalyna Ball continues a longstanding tradition

WHIPPANY, N.J. – The Chervona Kalyna Debutante Ball held on January 26 here at the Hanover Marriott Hotel intro- duced eight debutantes and their escorts to Ukrainian American society. The debutantes this year were Annastasia I. Berezowsky with her escort, Adrian Wirt, Ariana C. Flis with Victor Sulzynsky, Katya J. Gaynor with Alexander Oryshkevych, Adrianna D. Hankewycz with Alex Knihnicky, Andrea S. Heimur with Maxim Artymyshyn, Andrea O. Kebalo with Michael Kindrat- Pratt, Laryssa A. Rybak with Vsevolod Makarenko and Deanna L. Stawnychy with Daniel Bojcun. Before the presentation, Ihor Sochan, chairman of the Debutante Ball Committee, greeted everyone present, especially the honored guests: Consul General of Ukraine in New York Serhiy Pohoreltzev; the deputy to the ambassador of Ukraine to the United States, Volodymyr Jacenkiwskyj; deputy to the ambassador of Ukraine to the United Nations, Volodymyr Krochmal; and the military advisor of Ukraine to the United Nations, Col. Victor Hvozda. Orest and Marta Kebalo were the hosts for the official ceremony. Each debutante was led by her father to her escort, which was followed by the first dance. The chore- ography of the debutantes’ first dance was arranged by Ania Bohachevska-Lonkevych. Before the banquet, the Rev. Bohdan Andrij Wowk Lukie, pastor of St. John the Baptist Debutantes, their escorts and committee members at the annual Chervona Kalyna Ball. Ukrainian Catholic Church in Newark, N.J., delivered the invocation, after Committee consisted of Mr. Sochan (chair- Kalyna Fraternity of Plast helped as ush- the First Plast Ball, held on March 1, 1930, in which the debutantes were greeted by the man), Jaroslaw Stawnychyj (assistant ers. The ballroom decorations, program the National Home of Stryi Ukraine. The Consul General Pohoreltzev. chairman), Bohdan Tytla (art work for the layout and very attractive coasters (which organizers of this ball were members of the Two bands, Tempo and Luna, enter- press), Olha Stawnychy (flowers), Ihor guests took home as souvenirs), were done Chervona Kalyna Fraternity in Stryj. Thus, a tained the guests throughout the evening. Dekajlo (mailing of invitations), and mem- by Marijka Sochan-Tymyc of Montreal. tradition started 72 years ago continues here, A lot of preparation and hard work were bers Bohdan Mychajliw, Marko Nynka, On the last page of the ball’s program, so far from Ukraine. put in months before the ball to make this Taras Lisowskyj and Roman Chubatyj. which listed all debutantes with their photo- festive affair successful. The Kalyna Young adult members of the Chervona graphs, was a reproduction of an invitation to – Oksana Kuzyszyn Ukrainian American Youth Association presents debutantes

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – The 38th parents of the debutantes as well as for SUM, the following debutantes: Ulana Blahy by MaksymSalvator, Chrystyna Lesiuk annual debutante ball sponsored by the the organization in which these debutantes escorted by Michael Pawliwsky, Andrea escorted by Wolodymyr Wyrsta, Stephanie Ukrainian American Youth Association grew up. Both the parents and SUM get to Bybel escorted by Wolodymyr Yurcheniuk, Pushka escorted by Matthew Wodzinsky, took place on Saturday, February 9, at the step back and realize the fruits of a Ukrainian Katrusia Wyrsta escorted by Danylo Roksolana Stets escorted by Hryhoriy Crowne Plaza in White Plains, N.Y. Twelve upbringing and witness the transition of each Pushchak, Lesia Harhaj escorted by David Yasynsky, Christina Charuk escorted by lovely debutantes were escorted and par- Taras Czebiniak, and Oksana Czebiniak debutante to an active, contributing member Odomirok, Anna Zarovniy escorted by took in the elegant evening. escorted by Stephan Ros. The evening began with a poolside cock- of the Ukrainian community. Stephan Frytz, Tania Zajac escorted by tail party where the attendees of the debu- The honored guests of the evening were Roman Iwaskiw, Olha Kryzhalkiw escorted – Lida Mykytyn tante ball mingled and socialized. The cocktail was followed by a banquet. Presiding over the evening were the mas- ters of ceremony, Jaroslaw Palylyk and Lida Mykytyn, who had the honor of intro- ducing the debutantes and their escorts, pre- senting the interests and accomplishments of the debutantes, and setting the stage for each debutante to be met by her parents and be introduced to the Ukrainian society. During the banquet, the debutantes and their escorts performed a quaint Viennese waltz, choreographed by Hryhoriy Momot. They were greeted by the Rev. Bohdan Danylo of Stamford, Conn., who inspired the debutantes and their escorts with his warm wishes and blessings. The banquet smoothly transitioned into the “zabava.” The dance floor filled up quickly with many youths enjoying good music, romantic waltzes, an exciting kolomyika and lively rock and roll. The Zolota Bulava orchestra entertained the entire evening. But all good things must come to an end. It was time to part until the next event. The ball is a special event for each debu- tante. It is a highlight in her SUM life, as well as a pleasant memory in her personal Rich Steinitz life. The Ball is also a joyous event for the SUM’s debutantes with their escorts and committee members responsible for the 2002 ball. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12 PRE-ELECTION PROFILES: Ukraine’s top 10 political blocs by Roman Woronowycz ment and guided by a four-point plan to: renew the led by ex-Prime Minster Valerii Pustovoitenko and con- Kyiv Press Bureau European tradition of the development of individuality; sists of the remnants of what was once the party of institute moral and transparent relations between society power, while the Party of Entrepreneurs and KYIV – Ukraine’s March 31 elections to Parliament and authority; develop an effective economy for the Industrialists was formed by current Prime Minister are a two-pronged affair. The election law passed by the well-being of each person; and utilize the opportunities Anatolii Kinakh. last Verkhovna Rada requires that half the 450 parlia- of global development for the construction of a strong The bloc’s platform states that unity within society is mentary seats should be decided by a proportional sys- society. a key component for a strong and prosperous Ukraine. It tem, while the other 225 should be chosen in a majori- Website: www.razom.org.ua. offers an eight-point, goal-oriented action plan, that tarian system. In plain speak, that means voters who The Communist Party pledges to maintain social stability; to maintain the sta- enter the voting booth on Election Day will choose both bility of the Ukrainian currency and GDP growth at 6-7 a political party of their choice and an individual repre- While it is the political party with the largest national percent; to better conditions in the agricultural sector; sentative from a list of district candidates. organization and strongest grassroots support, nonethe- and to ensure the effectiveness and responsibility of The individuals with the majority of votes in each of less, the popularity of the Communist party of Ukraine government. the 225 electoral districts will get a seat in the next is declining, mostly because the core of its support – A majority of oblast chairmen belong to this political Verkhovna Rada, as will all political organizations that bloc, as do many government officials. Its primary elec- attain at least 4 percent voter support. The parties that senior citizens – is literally dying off. The party of the hammer and sickle, which has been toral strength lies in the eastern oblasts. Its members pass the threshold will then divide the other 225 seats have considerable media holdings, including ownership proportionally, according to the percentage of support led by National Deputy Petro Symonenko since 1993, has changed in many ways. Gone is a staid and resolute of at least one national television network. The bloc has given them in the popular vote. been accused by several political organizations of utiliz- Thirty-five political parties and blocs are registered devotion to Marxism and Leninism. Today its member- ship includes party hacks deeply involved in business. ing the government resources at its disposal to block or for the elections. Many of them are marginal political hamper their campaign efforts. organizations or ones hastily established to attempt to Stanislav Hurenko, the former head of the Ukrainian Supreme Soviet and still a red-card-carrying member of Websites: www.partyofregions.org.ua, www.ndp.org.ua, secure the interests of a particular group of people or or www.trud.org.ua. even simply a single individual. the party, comes to mind. With his business holdings Social Democratic Party (United) There are 10, however, that are serious players – even (which some say are actually “communal” party hold- if some of them do not have serious political agendas – ings) he would be a legitimate candidate for the exclu- Viktor Medvedchuk, the former first vice-chairman of on Ukraine’s political scene with every chance to gather sive club of Ukrainian oligarchs. the Verkhovna Rada, chairs the Social Democratic Party the 4 percent of electoral support needed to seat mem- What marks the party today is a decidedly anti- (United). He is the person who perhaps most personifies bers in the next Verkhovna Rada. Western, pro-Moscow political stance along with contin- the term “oligarch,” when it is applied in Ukraine (as do Following is a primer on who they are and what they ued support for social policy legislation, especially for Messrs. Pinchuk and Derkach of the For a United stand for. pensioners. Our Ukraine Bloc Its main stated goals today are: first, to return control Ukraine Bloc, Oleksander Volkov of the Democratic of the government to the workers; to stamp out corrup- Union Party, along with Leonid Kravchuk and Hryhorii Surkis from Mr. Medvedchuk’s party.) Led by charismatic ex-Prime Minister Viktor tion and criminality and to better the spiritual atmos- phere in society; then to complete a socialist turnabout The SDPU, which deliberately chose not to bloc with Yushchenko, the Our Ukraine political bloc is an organi- other political organizations but to go it alone, has the zation built around a personality. In fact, one of the main to allow for the rebirth of the economy, to guarantee each individual a job to support his family, to guarantee best national party structure after the Communist Party. criticisms against it is that this rather disjointed coalition The party claims to have 350,000 members today, repre- is being used by several of its members as a free ticket free medical care and education and a secure old age; and, finally, to initiate “the blossoming of Ukraine as an sented by 17,000 organizations located in 11,500 cities, into the Verkhovna Rada. Some experts have said the towns and villages of Ukraine. coalition will dissolve as soon as the next Verkhovna equal union of brotherly nations of sovereign states.” Website: www.kpu.kiev.ua. It has solid support in its home base of Rada is installed. For a United Ukraine Transcarpathia, the region Mr. Medvedchuk represents The bloc has remained at the top of pre-election polls in the Verkhovna Rada, and in much of the central and throughout the campaign season, and could likely western oblasts, as well as in Kyiv. It has a variety of replace the Communist Party as the top vote-getter in This is the political bloc of power. Its chairman is Volodymyr Lytvyn, President Leonid Kuchma’s chief of known national figures on its party slate, including Mr. the March 31 poll. Kravchuk, Ukraine’s first president who retains the Mr. Yushchenko began looking for political partners staff, who was recruited to become the bloc’s leader after the president acknowledged his support for the image of an elder statesman; Mr. Surkis, the owner of in the months after he was removed as prime minister in the Dynamo Kyiv soccer club and president of the 2000. The organization he has gathered around himself political organization. It is composed of five parties: Labor Ukraine, Party of the Regions, the National Ukrainian Soccer Federation; and Oleksander consists of politicians and businessmen dedicated to a Zinchenko, who owns Inter, the most popular television Democratic Party, the Party of Entrepreneurs and conservative center-right ideological approach to poli- network in Ukraine and chairs the parliamentary com- Industrialists, and the Agrarian Party. tics, with an emphasis on continued reform and ethics in mittee on broadcasting. For a United Ukraine is an unwieldy conglomeration politics. SDPU’s leader, all of whom are generally acknowl- of tycoons, businessmen, tax collectors and politicians. Four political parties make up the core of the Our edged to be wealthy, took an active interest in gaining Although some of its members have stated that they Ukraine bloc: Viktor Pynzenyk’s Reform and Order control of key media outlets in the years before these would like to transform the bloc into a legitimate party Party, Hennadii Udovenko’s National Rukh of Ukraine, elections. Today those investments are paying off politi- after the election – and have even proposed its chair- Yurii Kostenko’s Ukrainian National Rukh and Petro cally. Party members have ownership or influence over manship to President Kuchma – the conventional wis- Poroshenko’s Solidarnist Party. three national TV networks and several key newspapers dom is that it will lose significance and influence as the Six other parties make up the balance of the political in the capital. individuals and parties refocus on their own specific coalition, most notable among them being the Liberal A key element of the party’s platform is its support interests. Party, which is led by Volodymyr Scherban, the chair- for “indivisible human rights and notions of social part- man of the Sumy Oblast Administration. The bloc is a who’s who of the ruling elite of nership,” while “categorically rejecting the politics of Mr. Yushchenko has pursued a policy of not antago- Ukraine. The Labor Ukraine Party was organized by opposition of the citizens of Ukraine in regard to nation- nizing the powers that be, while casting himself as a National Deputy Serhii Tyhypko, a leading banker and al, language or class characteristics.” non-opposition alternative to the pro-presidential and former first vice prime minister, and includes some of In its program the SDPU states that it upholds the pro-oligarchic political forces. While some members of Ukraine’s most monied people, not least of whom are general ideology of the social democratic movement and Mr. Yushchenko’s bloc support a movement to oust Mr. Kuchma’s son-in-law Viktor Pinchuk and Andrii aligns itself with the social democratic forces of Europe. President Leonid Kuchma, the former prime minister Derkach, the son of a former director of the State Nonetheless, it has been criticized by several European has said he does not see himself in the role of an opposi- Security Service. scholars, including Polish economist Dr. Marek tion leader and believes there must be constructive dia- Another member-party, Regions of Ukraine, was Dabrowski of the CASE Foundation and Ukrainian logue and cooperation with the presidential administra- established by the current chief of Ukraine’s Tax political analyst Prof. Volodymyr Polokhalo for wrap- tion. Administration, Mykhailo Azarov, and represents the ping itself in the cloak of social democracy without car- The Our Ukraine platform is based on a continuation interests of various Donetsk business groups. The third of the reform policies began by the Yushchenko govern- member of the bloc, the National Democratic Party, is (Continued on page 13)

Viktor Yushchenko Petro Symonenko Volodymyr Lytvyn Viktor Medvedchuk Valentyna Dovzhenko No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 13

Ukraine’s top 10... zen; full implementation of the U.N. Declaration on Human Rights; socially oriented restructurization of the (Continued from page 12) economy; development of European standards on water March 31 ballot rying any of its ideological attributes. purity and purification; a ban on nuclear energy devel- Website: www.sdpuo.org.ua. opment; discouraging negative tendencies of economic features 33 groups Women for the Future Political Union and cultural globalization. Website: www.greenparty.org.ua. Democratic Union/Democratic Party Bloc KYIV – The Central Election Commission drew No one is quite sure how this political organization, lots on February 22 to determine the order in which which was organized only a year ago, became so popu- the 33 parties and blocs registered for the March 31 lar so quickly. Perhaps it is a result of disgruntlement The Democratic Union/Democratic Party Bloc is parliamentary election will appear on the ballot. with the supposedly stronger sex’s inability to lead the another curious combination of two political currents that earlier didn’t mix, but now have converged if only country out of its longstanding quagmire. Others say The results of the drawing are as follows: for the mere purpose of finding a sufficient electorate to that President Kuchma’s wife, Liudmyla, is a key 1. Communist Party propel them past the 4 percent threshold and into the behind-the-scenes player, which has allowed for gov- 2. Our Ukraine Bloc (led by Viktor Yushchenko) Verkhovna Rada. ernment resources to aid the development of this politi- 3. Democratic Party and the Democratic Union Neither party officially won a seat in the last elec- cal organization. Party Bloc tions, but the Democratic Union eventually formed a There is a political consensus among experts that 4. All-Ukrainian Christian Party parliamentary faction after recruiting sitting national Women for the Future was formed as a support organi- 5. Natalia Vitrenko Bloc deputies. Its leader was the controversial Oleksander zation for the Ukrainian state leadership. The union, 6. Party of Greens Volkov, a rich businessman and close confidante of which has retained a steady popularity since the begin- 7. Bloc Against All President Kuchma, who has been investigated in ning of the campaign season, is chaired by Valentyna 8. Communist Party of Workers and Peasants Belgium on charges of money laundering. The party is Dovzhenko, who led the Ministry of Family and Youth 9. New Force Party considered another entrenchment of oligarchs. It also from 1997 until it was disbanded in 2000. 10. Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc has major media outlets under its control. 11. Party for the Rehabilitation of the Seriously Ill Women for the Future has a curious mix of former Meanwhile, the Democratic Party, which used to be Soviet activists and young businesswomen, including a 12. Reformed Communist Party among Ukraine’s most prominent political organizations 13. Socialist Party (led by Oleksander Moroz) well-known ex-Soviet and Ukrainian national deputy, in the early 1990s, had slowly dwindled in size and Maria Orlyk, as well as Natalia Katerynchuk, an 14. For a United Ukraine Bloc (led by Volodymyr influence to nearly nothing, before it somewhat unex- Lytvyn) unknown 29-year-old Ternopil native who once worked pectedly entered into the partnership with the 15. Unity Bloc (led by Kyiv Mayor Oleksander as a journalist for Radio Liberty. Belying the group’s Democratic Union. Omelchenko) name, seven of the top 20 names on its election slate are Interestingly, when the two parties united, Volodymyr 16. All-Ukrainian Party of Workers men. Horbulin, another close confidante of President 17. Reformed Liberal Party At the top of its political platform, the party lists Kuchma, replaced Mr. Volkov as chairman of the 18. All-Ukrainian New World Association seven idealized political priorities, centered on the char- Democratic Union and became head of the bloc. Mr. 19. Justice All-Ukrainian Leftist Association acteristics of the “state.” Horbulin was formerly the secretary of the National 20. Winter Crop Generation Team It begins with: “a state where the highest value is Security and Defense Council. Today Mr. Volkov’s 21. Party of Depositors and Social Protection placed on the individual,” and includes, “a state where name does not appear in the bloc’s candidate lists. 22. Agrarian Party there is a low level of poverty and a high level of pros- The party’s platform – which accents that, for a 23. Social Democratic Party (United) (led by perity,” “where there is a high level of development of democracy to work, the rule of law must prevail – Viktor Medvedchuk) human potential,” and “where everything is done for a emphasizes the need for the formation of the Cabinet of 24. National Movement of Ukraine (Rukh splinter bright future of its children.” Ministers by a parliamentary majority; the right of the group led by Bohdan Boiko) Website: www.woman.org.ua. president to dismiss the Parliament if it cannot form a 25. Ukrainian National Assembly Party of Greens of Ukraine majority; the guaranteed rights of an active opposition; 26. ZUBR Bloc (ZUBR is the acronym of For and limitations on parliamentary immunity. Ukraine, Belarus and Russia) The greens have been a political power in Ukraine Website: www.demunion.kiev.ua. 27. Ukrainian Naval Party since they attained unexpected electoral support and Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc 28. Christian Movement parliamentary seats in the 1998 elections to the 29. Social Democratic Party Verkhovna Rada. Founded in 1990, today they are The Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc is driven by the reputa- 30. Russian Bloc another unorthodox political combination, this one of tion and charisma of the person of the same name. Ms. 31. Women for the Future environmentalists and businessmen (some critics say the Tymoshenko, the founder of United Energy Systems, a 32. Yabluko Party “green” in their name is actually a reference to the U.S. gas and oil trading company, a former first vice prime 33. New Generation Party dollar). minister and by far the richest woman in Ukraine, is a Their charismatic, pony-tailed leader, Vitalii steely-strong personality who has withstood several Kononov, is best known as a former youth activist and a attempts by government authorities to discredit her and form include: introduction of Constitutional amend- co-founder of the popular Chervona Ruta music festival incarcerate her. ments to balance the rights and responsibilities of all in 1988. The other true green is the more staid Serhii She is suspected by many of corruption, most notably branches of power, including the development of an Kurikin, a founder of the Green Movement in Ukraine for her close ties to Pavlo Lazarenko, the former prime impeachment procedure; institutionalization of a struc- in the mid-80s. While there are other environmental minister who is currently jailed in the United States as ture of opposition to the government, which would activists in the party as well, it has an equal number of he awaits trial on money laundering charges. She and carry certain rights and responsibilities; and the devel- businessmen, who provide the capital that keeps the Mr. Lazarenko became opponents of the Kuchma opment of local self-government. party going. administration after Mr. Lazarenko was ousted as prime Website: www.tymoshenko.com.ua. Mr. Kononov and his faction in the Verkhovna Rada, minister in 1996 by President Kuchma. Socialist Party which numbers 16, generally support initiatives by the Today Ms. Tymoshenko heads an election bloc that is Kuchma administration and are considered one of the strong on the conservative elements within the Led by its chairman, Oleksander Moroz, this party president’s most solid bases of parliamentary support. Ukrainian political spectrum, as well as those who went also has been a heated source of opposition to President While the party’s political agenda formally calls for giv- into active opposition to President Kuchma after the Kuchma, especially since the Gongadze affair began. ing serious attention to environmental issues, in fact the Gongadze scandal broke. It includes Lev Lukianenko The Socialists originated from the ashes of the party deals with those matters only superficially. and his Republican Party, Stepan Khmara and his Communist Party of Ukraine, which in 1991 was Nonetheless the Party of Greens political platform for Conservative Republican Party, Anatolii Matvienko and banned in Ukraine. As founder and leader of the new 2002 indeed does state that the party is “the vehicle for a his Sobor Party, Vasyl Onopenko and his Social party, Mr. Moroz kept the red flag, but changed the new concept of ecosystem development in post-industri- Democratic Party, as well as former Ambassador to the name and strode back onto the political scene of al society.” It also underscores the notion that “the state U.S. Oleh Bilous and the Batkivschyna Party. Ukraine as a “reformed” politician. He became the should serve the person, and not the person the state.” The bloc’s undeclared short-term goal is the removal chairman of the Verkhovna Rada in 1994, a post he held Among party priorities are: private ownership as a of President Kuchma and his cohorts from the corridors foundation of democracy and a socially protected citi- of power. Longer term goals, as stated in the bloc’s plat- (Continued on page 20)

Vitalii Kononov Volodymyr Horbulin Yulia Tymoshenko Oleksander Moroz Natalia Vitrenko 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12

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INTERVIEW: Band leader offers insight on Zabava The Actions Foundation is a private, non-profit founda- Matt Foy is my guitar player. He joined the band about toured Australia and Europe with the Dnipro choir and tion established by sisters Teresa and Lily Zariczny of three years ago. What’s interesting about Matt is that he Veselka dancing group from Sudbury. We get around! Bayonne, N.J. Its purpose is to identify benevolent organi- has the lightest touch for this sort of music. It drives the Who was your childhood hero? Your boyhood hero? zations and support their philanthropic efforts through music forward. It’s unbelievable. I never really knew what various fund-raising activities. the advantage to having a guitar player was until I found I would have to say my father. Definitely. My father The foundation’s first benefit event is dubbed “Kozaks Matt. Matt has spent most of his musical career studying and I were in business together for quite some time. He with a Cause,” a dance and party featuring a live record- ska music and has toured with many ska bands. He has has tremendous savvy for what he does. We owned a ing by the band Zabava. Special guests include popular been recorded many times on different projects in that supermarket together and employed 180 people in the entertainer and musician Ron Cahute and the Syzokryli style of music. It’s that style of music that he brings forth. business. It’s a large multi-department supermarket that he Ukrainian Folk Dance Ensemble. The event will be held The style is very similar. It has to be very light. That’s continues to operate. He’s always had tremendous savvy at the Ramada Inn in East Hanover, N.J., on April 13; why he’s the best. for what he’s done. He’s never one to sweat the small stuff Proceeds from the event and partial proceeds of the CD Please describe ska music. and let other people get him down because he’s his own sales will benefit the Children of Chornobyl Relief Fund man. I’ve always looked up to that and I think that that’s (CCRF). It’s like reggae. It’s always very light with nice offbeat very important in life. In order to acquaint The Weekly’s readers with the embellishments. It’s a style all to its own that lends itself I think that whatever one does in business or musically music of Zabava, the Zariczny sisters conducted the fol- so well to what we do. you know when you start that people will have their opin- lowing interview with the band’s leader, Mike Poulton. Has your music been particularly influenced by any ions. It is the people that you find that are envious of what How long has the Zabava band been together, and other band or music? you’ve created that are the ones to criticize. The other peo- what sparked your interest in leading a Ukrainian ple are the ones who encourage you and understand that we Oh, absolutely. There have certainly been many influ- band? are trying to do something for the culture while making cer- ences. I started playing the drums at what would be the tain people are pleased with what we do. That’s motivating. Zabava, as Zabava, has been around for 10 years. The Polish hall in Sudbury with my uncle, who plays accor- I’ve run into both types of people. I don’t sweat the inception of Zabava came shortly after the members of a dion as well. I started playing drums with him when I was small stuff. cabaret group, which I was in charge of the music for, about 14. This experience encouraged me to continue fur- called the Black Sea Kozaks went their separate ways ther with accordion. As far as other influences, I would So, what is your audience typically like? after quite a long run. After this, wanting to continue on definitely say that Ron Cahute has been one. It’s always I think that it encompasses all age groups. The elder with the endeavors of Ukrainian music, seeing tremen- an extreme pleasure for one to respect someone’s talent generation absolutely loves what we do because we take dous opportunity to do something great in the Ukrainian and someone’s music that much and in later years end up those old songs and give them a little bit of spice but don’t culture, while having a lot fun traveling around the world working with them on different projects. It’s a pleasure. I mess with them that much. They love that because the tra- doing it, I started the group called Zabava with a number have tremendous respect for his achievements. ditional songs are recognizable to them. It’s nostalgic. of other musicians. We’re still at it today. What type of gigs do you normally play? Bringing this sort of music, which is already dynamic, for- How did you come up with the name Zabava? ward to young people has allowed us to play, yes, at the Well, I would say that it would be a cross-section of all. Ukrainian festivals, but also to other mainstream festivals It was kind of a natural fit for what we do. The name in We do many festivals. Just last year, for example, we did like the Northern Lights Festival in Sudbury. itself, “party,” is exactly what we are all about. We like to the largest Ukrainian festival in Canada in Dauphin, It is not culturally based at all and we fit right in and do it, we like to attend them and we like to be a part of Manitoba. We did the Sunflower Festival in Detroit last attracted huge audiences for this sort of music. We’re them. And it’s the essence of what describes the people in year. We do a large festival called the Carousel of Nations not playing anything differently and we’re not playing the band today. in Windsor, Ontario, to name a few. But on the other hand, anything with a different edge to it. We’re playing the How did you generate your first interest in we do weddings and zabavas from Sudbury to Toronto, Ukrainian music? Chicago, Detroit and all points in between. We’ve also (Continued on page 19) I think it was kind of a natural inspiring aspect to my life when I started Ukrainian dancing at age 6 at the Ukrainian National Federation hall in Sudbury [Ontario]. I just knew that it was part of my soul. It’s not just an inter- est. It’s part of you. Wedding Announcements Have you had any formal music or theory training Wedding Announcements at all? Oh, absolutely. I started taking accordion lessons when I was 7 years old. I then graduated to the drums when I Congratulations lost my brains at 13. My parents were glad when I found them again and went back to the accordion. Can you tell us a little bit about the band members? to the newlyweds ! We are a band of six presently, including me. Andrew Schaak plays chromatic accordion, which is a button May you have the best of fortune accordion. He is, in my opinion, one of, if not the most tal- ented accordionist that one will ever find in Canada, cer- and share the joy of love through- tainly, if not in all of North America. He has also grown up in the culture and has studied accordion classically and out your lives! possesses a high degree of training in classical accordion. I have seen him grow into one of the most talented musi- cians I have ever had the pleasure of playing with. — The Ukrainian Weekly How about some of the other band members? * * * Then, there’s John Shelegey. I believe he’s been with Wedding and anniversary the band playing with me the longest. John is, by trade, a chemical engineer, but while attending university he announcements are thought he’d be bored and did a double major in studio published several times a year in piano as well. He plays piano and keyboard with the band. The Ukrainian Weekly. The next You have some female violinists, as well as back-up vocalists. Wedding Announcements section Yes, I have Cristina Masotti. She has been classically Osyp Polatajko will be published in July 2002. To trained. She has spent many years with the Sudbury proudly announces the marriage of his include your announcement in this Symphony Orchestra and continues to play with the North Bay Symphony Orchestra. She has also spent five or six daughter section, please send us your infor- years playing in the musical scene in Toronto and is now Halya Polatajko mation by June 28, 2002. To receive back in Sudbury. I had to snatch her up because she’s so a brochure about placing an well-trained classically that it’s such a good fit. She also to sings. Cristina has a tremendous voice. She has a voice Yurko Kozub announcement, or for further infor- that makes her a most suited female vocalist for this type mation, please call: of music. She’s a pleasure to play music with. of Toronto, Ontario, Canada, (973) 292-9800, Then the next person is Jeff Fuller. He has played in the which took place rock and roll scene in Sudbury in many different bands. ext. 3040. He has been playing with these bands since his early on Saturday, August 18, 2001 teens. He is one of Sudbury’s best drummers. He is sought after by many other bands, but he chooses Zabava as his at St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic primary focus. He was introduced to this type of music Church in Pittsburgh, PA. about five or six years ago and brings a different flavor of drumming in a different style which is defining – it’s the icing on the cake. His subtlety is unmatched. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12

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Faith and Light is an Instructor and supervisors: Olya Czerkas Studite in Grottaferrata (Italy) where he received his schema on December 19, 1976. international movement, connected with the CHEMNEY FUN CENTER, SUNDAY, JULY 7 – FRIDAY, JULY 12 & SUNDAY, JULY 14 – FRIDAY, JULY 19 He was ordained a priest on July 3, 1977, better-known L’Arche movement, where and for several years served at St. Nicholas the developmentally delayed, their parents Geared to presenting the Ukrainian heritage to the English-speaking children, ages 4-8, Parish in Passaic, N.J. and friends form informal communities. In Daily sessions: 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. From 1994 to 2000 he served as the spir- 2000 and 2001 he served as the attaché for Registration/counselor fee: $135.00 if parents staying at Soyuzivka and pay the regular room rates. itual director for Lviv’s Holy Spirit the apostolic nunciature in Kyiv. Registration/counselor fee: $175.00 if parents staying off premises Registration fee includes T-shirts, child’s lunch, and insurance fee of $10.00 per child. the papal visit to Ukraine. I spent most of SOYUZIVKA SPORTS CAMP, SUNDAY, JULY 21 - SUNDAY, JULY 28 Lviv’s new bishop... this time interpreting for the representa- A new fun camp, where children will do all three sports and more. (Continued from page 3) tives of the pope and the Ukrainian gov- Swimming, soccer, volleyball for boys and girls, ages 8-14. learned more about government, state ernment. In addition, I worked fruitfully Room and board: UNA members $265.00/non-member $315.00. affairs and international relations. with separate delegations, church represen- Instructor’s fee $100.00 per child; session limited to 45 students. Regarding my work in the office, I have tatives, journalists and others. Now that I Insurance $15.00 per child. acquired many useful skills, such as keep- will be serving as bishop, I can hardly Instructors: Serge Nalywayko, Victor Cymbal, Andy Cymbal, Eugene Kruchowy ing files, writing letters in various styles, overestimate this experience, because I will have to meet people of different back- TRADITIONAL UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCE CAMP, SUNDAY, AUGUST 4 - SATURDAY, AUGUST 17 archiving documents, and so on. My greatest and most memorable expe- grounds and classes of society and try my Ukrainian folk dancing for beginners, intermediate and advanced students, ages 8-16 rience, however, was the preparation for best to resolve new problems. Room and board: UNA members $580.00/non-member $630.00 for full session Insurance $30.00 per child per week Instructor’s fee $235.00 per child; Director: Roma Pryma Bohachevsky DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF UNA BRANCHES OF MONTREAL **Instructors fee for dance camp is to be made payable to: UCDA INC. and forwarded to announces that its Soyuzivka along with payment of room & board fee. **The director must approve acceptace into dance camp program, and no one will be accepted for less than the full session, unless it ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING is with the approval of the director** attendance limited to 60 students. will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. PRE-REGISTRATION IS ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVED BASIS UPON RECEIPT OF A $75.00 at the Ukrainian Canadian Congress DEPOSIT PER CHILD/PER CAMP. A REGISTRATION FEE OF $100.00 (EXCEPT FOR 3244 Beaubien E. Rsmt., Montreal, Quebec CHEMNEY CAMP) PER CHILD/PER CAMP WILL APPLY TO ALL CHILDREN STAYING OFF SOYUZIVKA GROUNDS. THE DEPOSIT WILL BE APPLIED AGAINST THIS FEE. Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee Officers, Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: BY ORDER OF THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT, ALL NECESSARY MEDICAL FORMS AND PERMIS- SION SLIPS MUST BE COMPLETED AND RECEIVED BY SOYUZIVKA TOGETHER WITH THE 434, 465, 473 FULL PAYMENT OF INSTRUCTORS’ FEES AND CAMP PAYMENTS NO LATER THAN 3 WEEKS PRIOR TO THE START OF THE CAMP SESSION. OTHERWISE, THE CHILD WILL LOOSE HIS OR All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. HER PLACE IN CAMP. NO EXCEPTIONS. MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: SOYUZIVKA WILL APPLY A 10% DISCOUNT TO THE ROOM & BOARD FEES ONLY FOR THE 3rd Tekla Moroz, UNA Advisor AND 4th WEEK OF ATTENDANCE AT ONE OF OUR CAMPS, OR FOR A SECOND CHILD IN THE FAMILY ATTENDING THE SAME SESSION OF CAMP. DISTRICT COMMITTEE Tekla Moroz, District Chairman PAYMENTS FOR ROOM AND BOARD CAN BE MADE TO SOYUZIVKA BY CASH, CHECK, VISA, Yaroslava Bachynsky, Secretary MASTERCARD, AMEX OR DISCOVER CARDS. Alexandra Dolnycky, Treasurer PAYMENTS FOR INSTRUCTOR/COUNSELOR FEES MUST BE MADE BY CHECK OR CASH. CREDIT CARDS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE FORM OF PAYMENT FOR INSTRUCTORS’ FEES.

PLEASE MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO UNA ESTATE - CAMP FEE, UNLESS INDICATED OTHERWISE. THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS TO STUDENTS LEAVING PRIOR TO THE END OF A CAMP FOR ANY REASON WHATSOEVER, AND NO CREDITS FOR LATE ARRIVALS. To the UNA membership:

PLEASE MAKE SURE TO HAVE YOUR CHILD’S UNA DISCOUNT CARD, OR DISCOUNT DOCUMEN- • In accordance with the UNA By-Laws, Article 17, all branches, district commit- TATION FROM THE UNA HOME OFFICE OR THE BRANCH SECRETARY WITH YOU WHEN YOU PAY tees and individual members are invited to submit their proposals for the good and AND/OR BRING YOUR CHILD TO CAMP. IF NO PROOF OF MEMBERSHIP IS AVAILABLE – NO welfare of the association to the UNA Executive Committee. These proposals will be ADJUSTMENT CAN BE MADE. reviewed, and approved or revised, by the Executive Committee, which will then recommend them to the UNA convention’s Committee on Revision of By-Laws for FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT THE MANAGEMENT OF SOYUZIVKA. its consideration. That committee will then recommend to the convention what THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANYONE action should be taken. Please address such proposals to: Ukrainian National BASED ON AGE, RACE, CREED, SEX OR COLOR. Association, Att’n: Executive Committee, 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. • Any proposals for amendments to the UNA By-Laws are to be submitted to TO: ALL UNA MEMBERS the Committee on Revision of By-Laws, which will consider the advisability of the change or revision suggested, and will then present its recommendation for From January to March 2002, branches of the Ukrainian National Association consideration by the convention. Such proposals are to be submitted to the chair- will hold their annual meetings as mandated by the UNA By-Laws. It is very person of the Pre-Convention By-Laws Committee, Taras Szmagala Jr. Please important that all members attend these meetings. This year, in preparation for the address proposals regarding by-laws changes to: Ukrainian National Association, Att’n: Taras Szmagala Jr., 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, upcoming UNA Convention, branches will hold meetings for election of delegates. Parsippany, NJ 07054. Branch meetings are announced in both The Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda. Participation of UNA members is important to the future of our organization. – UNA Executive Committee No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 17

NOTESNOTES ONON PEOPLEPEOPLE Physicist elected to national academy HOLMDEL, N.J. – Dr. Andrew Chraplyvy is one of 74 new members elected to the National Academy of Engineering, one of the highest profes- sional distinctions that can be accorded an engineer. Academy membership hon- ors those who have made “important contributions to engineering theory and practice” and those who have demon- strated “unusual accomplishment in the pioneering of new and developing fields of technology.” Dr. Chraplyvy’s election was announced in Washington on February 15 by NAE President William A. Wulf. The Ukrainian American resident of Matawan, N.J., was cited “for contributions to the development of high-capacity optical fiber communica- tion systems.” The National Academy of Engineering is a private, non-profit institution. It pro- Dr. Andrew Chraplyvy vides leadership and guidance to the nation on the application of engineering niques are now implemented in all resources to vital issues. Established in advanced fiber optic communication sys- 1964, NAE operates under the congres- tems around the world. sional charter granted to the National Dr. Chraplyvy, who earned his Ph.D. Academy of Sciences in 1863. in physics from Cornell University in Dr. Chraplyvy is responsible for a 1977, is director of Lightwave Systems series of inventions in the early to mid- Research at Bell Labs, Lucent 1990s that have fundamentally changed Technologies, a Bell Labs Fellow and fiber optic communications. One of the Fellow of the Optical Society of inventions is a new type of optical com- America. He holds over 20 patents and munication fiber (called non-zero disper- has published over 170 scientific papers sion fiber). There are now over 30 mil- and articles. lion miles of this fiber installed world- He is a member of the Shevchenko wide. Scientific Society, the Plast Ukrainian Other inventions by Dr. Chraplyvy Scouting Organization and its 50th Anniversary Celebration of Plast Kurin involved new ways of transmitting infor- Chornomortsi fraternity, as well as of the mation over fiber networks. These tech- Ukrainian National Association, Branch 27.

force the leadership role of the medical ChortopolokhyChortopolokhy director in providing quality care. The Physician recertified CMD program recognizes the dual clinical and administrative roles of the medical 8th Kurin USP and 24th Kurin UPS, Chortopolokhy will hold their in long-term care director and requires indicators of compe- CLIFTON, N.J. – The board of directors 50th Anniversary Celebration at Soyuzivka on tence in both areas. of the American Medical Directors Currently administered by the April 19-21, 2002. A banquet-dinner will be held on April 20th. Certification Program (AMDCP) recently AMDCP, the CMD was established by announced that Michael Lewko, M.D., the American Medical Directors We invite all current and former members of Chortopolokhy with C.M.D., of Clifton, N.J., has been recerti- Association (AMDA) in 1991 after three their family and friends to join us. If you would like to attend, or fied as a Certified Medical Director in years of research and development to Long-Term Care (CMD). define the core skills and knowledge nec- need more information, please contact Christina Ratycz at Dr. Lewko is one of 52 physicians who essary for effective medical direction. (732) 287-0635 (evenings), or via e-mail: [email protected] have completed the recertification require- Dr. Lewko is a member of Ukrainian ments and were recertified at the fall 2001 National Association Branch 170. meeting of the AMDCP board of directors. The fall 2001 group of physicians, along with those who were recertified at the spring 2001 AMDCP board meeting, were recognized at the 2002 annual symposium of the American Medical Directors Association, held on March 21-24 at the San Diego Marriott Hotel and Marina in San Diego. Since the program’s inception in 1991, 1,633 physicians nationwide have received the CMD designation. The Certified Medical Director in Long-Term Care pro- gram was created to enhance the profession of medical direction throughout the long- term care continuum (e.g., nursing facili- ties, hospice, subacute care), and to rein-

Notes on People is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of members of the Ukrainian National Upstate NY Long Island Queens Association. All submissions should be 6325 Rte 209 226 Uniondale Avenue 32-01 31st Avenue Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Uniondale, NY 11553 Astoria, NY 11106 concise due to space limitations and must Tel.: 914 626-2938, Fax: 914 626-8636 Tel.: 516 565-2393, Fax: 516 565-2097 Tel.: 718 626-0506, Fax: 718 626-0458 include the person’s UNA branch number. Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt, when space permits. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12

strate to their people and the world that the Both houses... government is serious about reform.” (Continued from page 1) “I hope this resolution sends a clear mes- sage to the government of Ukraine that the want to encourage Ukraine in recognizing U.S. Congress will not simply rubber stamp its own often-stated goal of integration funding requests for Ukraine without also into Europe.” considering the serious issues involved in “Despite the positive changes that have Ukraine’s democratic development,” said occurred in Ukraine since independence in Rep. Slaughter. “In particular, the conduct 1991, including the economic growth over of the 2002 parliamentary elections will the last two years, Ukraine is still undergo- have a major impact on funding considera- ing a difficult path towards transition. The tions when Members of Congress are again pace of that transition has been distressing, confronted with the task of balancing their slowed by insufficient progress in respect support for the U.S.-Ukrainian relationship for the rule of law, especially by the pres- with Ukraine’s progress in making demo- ence of widespread corruption, which con- cratic reforms.” tinues to exact a considerable toll on the Ukrainian people. They deserve better, Mr. Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio) also spoke Speaker, than what they have gotten,” he in support of the resolution, focusing atten- stated. tion on the young people of Ukraine and the Rep. Hoeffel said , “If (Ukraine) fails to United States. continue to move forward with democratic “I know that I detected, especially reforms, if this is not a fair and free election, among the young [in Ukraine], such a great it will be a major setback to the cause of hope, such a feeling that they had the future democracy in Ukraine.” of the country in their hands. They are look- “It is very appropriate for this govern- ing for us to pass this resolution to give a ment, as friendly as we are with the people signal that our country stands and walks and the government of Ukraine, to urge that alongside those who are trying to build the government in Ukraine do everything in more open and free societies,” she said. its power to ensure the fairness and open- “And so to the young people in our ness of this election process,” he said. country, I encourage them to pay attention Last week Rep. Hoeffel, a member of the to Ukraine, the most important nation in House International Relations Committee Central Europe. As it goes, so will the and the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus, nations around it,” Rep. Kaptur stated. participated in a panel discussion on the She concluded her remarks by stating “I upcoming parliamentary elections at the rise in very strong support of House Ukrainian Educational and Cultural Center Resolution 339 and want to thank so very in Jenkintown, Pa. A fellow panelist was much the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Myroslava Gongadze, wife of murdered Smith) and the gentleman from journalist Heorhii Gongadze, who appeared Pennsylvania (Mr. Hoeffel) for bringing at Rep. Hoeffel’s request. this to the attention of the entire world, “Free and fair elections represent the indeed. We respectfully say to the people bedrock of democracy,” said Rep. of Ukraine, vote, vote wisely, monitor the Slaughter, a founding member and co-chair elections, help to move your country for- of the Congressional Ukrainian Caucus. ward, as I know the hearts of your people “The leaders of Ukraine need to demon- tell you they want.”

be invited to join; nevertheless, he said, “I U.S. steps up... think its going to be a pretty good-sized LOOKING FOR A SUMMER JOB (Continued from page 2) addition to the membership.” If Slovakia of the aid a report on murdered journalists, and Romania were to join NATO this year, YOU’LL NEVER FORGET? including the unresolved case of murdered Ukraine would then share borders with four opposition journalist Heorhii Gongadze. NATO members. Look no further than SOYUZIVKA! The Ukrainian parliamentary commission Ukraine has narrowed its foreign policy Look no further than SOYUZIVKA! headed by Oleksander Zhyr, a member of goals to only joining the European Union as SOYUZIVKA (a.k.a. Suzie-Q) is the Ukrainian National Association’s Resort Viktor Yushchenko’s Our Ukraine election an associate member in 2004 and as a full member by 2011, but even these goals are nested in the breathtaking Catskill Mountains of upstate New York. With weekly bloc, have begun submitting the zabavas, miles of hiking trails, an olympic-size pool, 7 tennis courts, a beach vol- unrealistic as Ukraine is a member of nei- “Kuchmagate” tapes to FBI experts. The leyball court, the Q-Café and Ukrainian cuisine in the dining room, you can’t ask ther the “fast” nor the “slow track” groups experts have concluded that the tapes stud- for much more. As a SOYUZIVKA worker, you can enjoy all the great amenities of future members. Poland recently submit- ied so far have not been doctored, thereby of this summer resort while getting $$paid$$ and making lifelong friends! ted a 92-page report to the EU detailing undermining one of the main arguments how it will tighten its Eastern border with used by Ukraine’s authorities to deflect guilt SOYUZIVKA is looking for a few good kozaks (men and women) to become part Ukraine beginning next year through visas, of a unique team this 2002 summer season: away from President Kuchma. additional border troops and modern equip- The FBI experts offered to act as expert ment. In 2001, 15 million Ukrainians, • Emergency technician or nurse – summer only witnesses in any subsequent trial and their Russians and Belarusians entered Poland. • Lifeguards reports on the tapes would be accepted as As of 2004 Poland’s Eastern border will be • Office personnel credible evidence in U.S. and Western the external frontier of the EU, leaving • Camp counselors European courts. The Ukrainian parliamen- Ukraine de facto outside “Europe.” • Entertainer / master or mistress of ceremonies tary commission is now proposing to inter- Fourthly, during a visit on February 11- • Q-Café manager nationalize evidence found on the tapes, as 13 to Russia’s Tyumen Oblast, the main • Dining room / Q-Café personnel it is unlikely that any trial resulting from producer of Russian oil and gas, President • Housekeeping personnel them would take place in Ukraine. Kuchma repeatedly complained about • General workers (grounds maintenance, setups, etc.) International law takes precedence over Russian plans to lay a gas pipeline bypass- Ukrainian, including the United Nations ing Ukraine, as a result of which Ukraine We are located only 90 miles from New York City and minutes from the Convention Against Torture signed by 118 would lose its control over Russian energy Ukrainian Youth Camp SUM, Woodstock, Poughkeepsie, Albany, Woodbury states. Ukrainian officials implicated in the exports. Last month, Western European Commons, Minewaska State Park, Lake Mohonk and the hip town of New Paltz. evidence on the tapes in misdeeds could So there’s always something to do! consumers of Russian gas pressured Poland theoretically be arrested in any of these to drop its objections to the new pipeline countries. Details: that will run through Belarus, Poland and Thirdly, Ukraine is being left out of the Slovakia. • Please submit your application by May 1, 2002. geopolitical changes that are affecting Because of these four factors, President • Non-U.S. citizens must have a Green Card or Employment Authorization. Central and Eastern Europe. Ukraine is not Kuchma faces a fundamental dilemma. He • Preference will be given to those who are able to come early in June and stay among the 10 countries seeking NATO can save himself from prosecution and through Labor Day. membership at the alliance’s November obtain immunity by ensuring a pliant • You must be prepared to have a great summer and meet lots of people! summit in Prague. Of the 10 countries, five Parliament is elected through less-than-free (the three Baltic states, Slovakia and elections, something that would end Slovenia) will likely be asked to join NATO Ukraine’s chances of “returning to Europe.” A little piece of Ukraine in upstate New York! this year, with Romania and Bulgaria also Or, he could allow free elections that would SOYUZIVKA • Ukrainian National Association Resort possible candidates. (Macedonia, Croatia rebuild Western confidence in Ukraine but P.O. Box 529 • Kerhonkson, NY 12446 and Albania are generally believed to be out would threaten his own plans for a peaceful phone 845-626-5641 • fax 845-626-4638 of the running.) On February 6, U.S. retirement after his term ends in 2004, and e-mail: [email protected] • website: www. soyuzivka.com Secretary of State Colin Powell refused to make it difficult for him to again travel disclose how many of the applicants would securely to the West, now or in the future. No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 19

support for the SDPU, they also know that Ukraine begins... the same could happen to them if they fall OCHESTER (Continued from page 2) out of favor with President Kuchma. For R that reason, For a United Ukraine now All centrist oligarchs’ parties are top- appears more inclined toward changing the KRAINIAN EDERAL REDIT NION down ideologically amorphous structures current unpredictable system that relies on U F C U that are interwoven with the state apparatus “kompromat” to ensure loyalty. That system MAIN OFFICE in different regions of Ukraine. They main- has been described by Keith Darden, writ- tain a low profile, except during elections 824 Ridge Road East, Rochester NY 14621 ing about Ukraine recently in “East Tel. (585) 544-9518 Toll free (877) 968-7828 and as parliamentary factions. The only European Constitutional Review,” as the exception to this rule is the SDPU, whose “blackmail state.” Fax: (585) 338-2980 leaders have – so far unsuccessfully – Disgruntlement within Ukraine’s elites www.rufcu.org attempted to legitimize themselves as a with the country’s current political course bona fide social democratic party both was reflected in the initial failure of pro- Audio Response: (585) 544-4019 domestically and with the Socialist Kuchma parties to cobble together a unified CAPITAL DISTRICT BRANCH International. bloc, as the Party of Regions of Ukraine The SDPU was the only oligarchs’ party 1828 Third Ave., Watervliet, NY 12189 (PRU), the Donbas party of power led by TEL: (518) 266-0791 FAX: (585) 338-2980 to support changing the election law to Tax Administration Chief Mykola Azarov, increase the proportion of seats elected by had argued that it could easily go it alone. www.rufcu.org party lists (oligarchs tend to favor one-seat The ultimate emergence of For a United AUDIO RESPONSE: (585) 544-4019 constituencies). The SDPU’s growing Ukraine was made possible only by Mr. CREDIT UNION SERVICES: strength as a party with nationwide mem- Kuchma naming the one person he fully REDIT ARDS EHICLE OANS ORTGAGES IGNATURE OANS bership and local branches, its likely trusts outside his family, Volodymyr C C • V L • M • S L involvement in Kuchmagate and the widely Lytvyn, the head of the presidential admin- BUSINESS & COMMERCIAL LOANS • SHARE DRAFTS & CHECKING held perception that its members control too istration, to lead it. CD’S & IRA’S • INVESTMENTS • YOUTH ACCOUNTS many sectors (such as energy and the Mr. Yushchenko, too, had made over- CONVENIENCE SERVICES: media) may have led President Kuchma to tures to the Donbas business elites, many of HOME BANKING • AUDIO RESPONSE SYSTEM regard it as a threat. whom support his attempts at creating a IRECT EPOSIT LECTRONIC FUND RANSFER The SDPU is fearful of the authorities D D • E T transparent, stable and predictable business NIGHT DEPOSIT BOX • WIRE TRANSFERS: DOMESTIC, INTERNATIONAL now turning against it. (Mr. Kuchma appar- climate, but President Kuchma was able to UTILITY PAYMENTS • NEWSLETTER, MAGAZINE • NOTARY SERVICE, TRANSLATIONS ently made anti-Semitic comments about cajole and entice them to instead join the CHOLARSHIPS EMBER EDUCATION SEMINARS IBRARY ND MUCH MORE SDPU leader Hryhorii Surkis on the For a United Ukraine bloc. But Mr. S •M • L • A . Kuchmagate tapes.) Moreover, the SDPU’s Kuchma was unable to impose his will on access to “administrative resources” (which the youth wing of the PRU, which has helped them reach a 4.01 percent vote in the decided to back Our Ukraine – not For a 1998 elections) may now be in jeopardy as United Ukraine DISTRICT COMMITTEE OF UNA BRANCHES OF NORTHERN NEW JERSEY SDPU oblast chairmen are being removed Vitalii Haiduk, a founder of the Industrial and campaigns have started against Mr. Union of the Donbas, Ukraine’s largest announces that its Medvedchuk’s brother, Serhii, who heads regional and business elite, was appointed the Lviv Oblast Tax Administration, and fuel and energy minister on November 20, ANNUAL DISTRICT COMMITTEE MEETING former Ukrainian President and SDPU 2001. Mr. Haiduk was a former Donetsk will be held on member Leonid Kravchuk’s son, Oblast chairman and is now a leading mem- Friday, April 5, 2002, at 2:00 p.m. Oleksander (on corruption charges). The ber of the PRU. Increased spending on the at the UNA Home Office state prosecutor has opened a case against Donbas coal mines and the creation of a 2200 Route 10, Parsippany, NJ 07054 SDPU supporter and National Security and fuel-energy company combining electricity Obligated to attend the annual meeting as voting members are District Committee Officers, Defense Council Secretary Yevhen and coal-metallurgical companies – a move Convention Delegates and two delegates from the following Branches: Marchuk over allegations that he was opposed by the Yushchenko government – involved in the illegal export of arms in the are two further concessions to the Donbas 25, 27, 37, 42, 70, 76, 133, 134, 142, 170, 171, 172, 182, 214, 234, 286, 287, 322, 340 early 1990s. elites to induce them to back For a United The party, therefore, seeks a role for Ukraine. The Donbas elites feel slighted at All UNA members are welcome as guests at the meeting. domestic election monitors who would pub- the domination of the Dnipropetrovsk clan licize attempts to falsify the outcome of the in central politics since President Kuchma MEETING WILL BE ATTENDED BY: upcoming ballot by understating the num- first came to power in 1994 and possess a Ulana Diachuk, UNA President ber of votes cast for it. strong regional “patriotism.” Their loyalty is Martha Lysko, UNA National Secretary High-ranking representatives from Labor not necessarily to Mr. Kuchma, and they are Stefan Kaczaraj, UNA Treasurer Ukraine, based in Mr. Kuchma’s home city not hostile to pro-business Mr. Yushchenko. UNA Advisors – Andre Worobec, Eugene Oscislawski, Roma Hadzewycz of Dnipropetrovsk, have begun sounding The National Democratic Party of out reaction to Labor Ukraine’s proposals to Ukraine (NDPU) and Agrarians are similar- DISTRICT COMMITTEE legitimize the gains made by oligarchs’ ly uncomfortable as members of For a Eugene Oscislawski, District Chairman groups, declare an amnesty for corrupt United Ukraine as many of their members Mark Datzkiwsky, Secretary activities and shadow capital, and start busi- openly sympathize with Mr. Yushchenko. Andre Worobec, Treasurer ness dealings on a more legal and equal Ivan Pliusch, Parliament chairman and a Oksana Trytjak, Chairperson of Auditing Committee Honorary District Chairmen: Wolodymyr Bilyk, John Chomko footing. The fact that Labor Ukraine is put- member of the NDPU, was instrumental in ting out feelers on this sensitive question helping to block the SDPU from using the testifies to its wariness as to what will hap- language card to obtain votes from Russian- pen in Ukraine – first after the March 2002 speakers in the elections. Interviewed by the elections when Parliament may increase its parliamentary newspaper Holos Ukrayiny powers, and then two years later when their on December 27, 2001, Mr. Pliusch admit- protector, Mr. Kuchma, ends his second ted that, although he is a member of For a term. United Ukraine, his sympathies lie with Our President Kuchma’s tactics in the run-up Ukraine. to the March elections are to provide Like many members of the NDPU, he “administrative resources” for the pro-presi- sees it as having become “obsolete” under dential For a United Ukraine, to ignore the Kuchma ally and former Prime Minister SDPU and Our Ukraine, and to obstruct the Valerii Pustovoitenko. Mr. Pliusch hopes Socialists and former Vice Prime Minister that a “pro-statehood democratic faction” Yulia Tymoshenko, thereby ensuring that no and majority can be created in the next group gains a majority, while possibly even Verkhovna Rada on the basis of Our blocking his vociferous opponents from Ukraine – not For a United Ukraine. entering Parliament. Therefore, our Ukraine is likely to gain But although for a United Ukraine mem- many defectors from the For a United bers will gain from the lack of executive Ukraine bloc in the next Parliament.

all about. It’s dynamic! Younger people Band leader... love what we do. (Continued from page 15) *** same music for non-Ukrainians as we Zabava’s live recording dance and play for Ukrainian people. We played in party will take place at the Ramada Inn the top rock and roll clubs in the city of in East Hanover, N.J., at 9 p.m. on April Sudbury with great success. Bringing 13. For ticket reservations ($25 reserved, Ukrainian culture not only to Ukrainian $30 at the door) or inquiries please call people, but to the mainstream, is also Teresa or Lily Zariczny at the Actions very important because it gives them a Foundation, (201) 339-4224, or e-mail little bit of a flavor of what our culture is [email protected] 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12

Ukraine’s top 10... mended with the elevation of Yurii cern for children and youth,” and “The legislation at critical moments for the Lutsenko. Mr. Lutsenko was the main return of stolen savings.” president in return for back-door finan- (Continued from page 13) organizer and front man in the various Website: www.socinfo.kiev.ua. cial support that keeps her party going. until 1998. anti-Kuchma demonstrations that oc- The Natalia Vitrenko Bloc Her Progressive Socialist Party staunch- Over time the man and his party ide- curred in the first months of last year. ly opposes economic reforms, privatization ology have softened. Today Mr. Moroz This once powerful party today is The Natalia Vitrenko bloc, more than and cooperation with the West and espe- supports an independent and sovereign merely a remnant of its former self and is any other of the 10 political entities list- cially with the IMF and NATO. She advo- Ukraine in addition to private enterprise. in danger of failing to get the absolute ed here is all about one person. Ms. cates a return to some kind of arrangement However, he still opposes private own- minimum 4 percent support it needs to Vitrenko is a controversial, vitriolic, with Moscow and has expressed support ership of land and continues to be leery retain a parliamentary presence in the unconventional and charismatic figure for the policies of Belarus strongman of the International Monetary Fund and future. who at one point in 1999 was President Alyaksandr Lukashenka and the extrapola- policy entanglements with the United The party’s platform consists of seven Kuchma’s major challenger for the top tions of Russian Duma member Vladimir States. points in the form of slogans, the first of spot in the state. She once worked along- Zhirinovsky. While a schism in the Socialist Party which is “Power under the control of the side Mr. Moroz, but broke with him in Like the Socialists, the Vitrenko Bloc occurred last year over Mr. Moroz’s people!” Second is “Jobs and wages, pen- 1996 over the Socialist Party’s move is in danger of not crossing the 4 percent seeming obsession with Gongadzegate, sions and social security!” followed by towards the center. threshold and being excluded from the which resulted in the loss of the party’s “Government support for the village,” Many believe that she secretly collab- next Verkhovna Rada. No. 2 man, Ivan Chyzh, that hole was “Fixed taxes for businesses,” “State con- orates with President Kuchma on certain Website: www.vitrenko.org.

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Following dinner and a cocktail hour, First annual Summit... Andrij Stasiw entertained guests with (Continued from page 5) musical accompaniment leading into growth will depend on how well Sunday’s wrap-up session aimed at Ukrainian diaspora organizations com- “drawing conclusions from the earlier municate to each other. discussions.” “In order to survive as a community, The Sunday break-out sessions our communication must improve and allowed participants to take up where must include the outside world,” said Ms. Saturday’s general discussion left off – Mykytyn, adding that her own organiza- highlighting the different types of com- tion’s presence on the Internet via its munications that have evolved over the ANNUAL MEETING “CYM-net” had been “a tremendous tool past 40 years and the need to break many in accomplishing this dialogue among of the stereotypical molds Ukrainian members.” organizations had developed. The 36th Annual Meeting “We have to begin to use new tech- “The emphasis in our organizations nologies,” echoed Mr. Kryshtalsky, who should be put on breaking these molds,” pointed to his own organization, the UIA, Mr. Kuzma said, “the same stereotypical of the Membership of as an “organization still in the 19th cen- molds which often disenfranchise the tury as regards technology.” He empha- youth you’re trying to attract.” He sized: “If we hope to recruit new mem- stressed the concept of “thinking out of bers we will have to address issues of the box” and the idea of balancing “our UKRAINIAN NATIONAL technology.” modern-day virtual communities with Summit participants agreed that the personal contacts.” FEDERAL CREDIT UNION financial stresses on diaspora organiza- Following the Sunday wrap-up ses- tions are significant, and Mr. Kuzma sion, participants agreed that such a gath- stressed, “We need to begin to address ering must be held again – indeed, that it ourselves seriously to the issue of fund- must be held regularly. And, community raising.” leaders and members meeting at an open Following the afternoon panel a gener- session at the conclusion of the three-day Will take place on Sunday, April 7, 2002 al discussion session provided a spirited event, spoke in favor of regular consulta- and often passionate exchange of ideas tion among Ukrainian American organi- at 2:00 p.m. between professionals and many of the zations with the aim of increasing the students present, who seemed eager to community’s effectiveness both internal- have their opinions and voices heard. ly and in terms of its external relations. Although lacking a highly defined or Summit 2002 was co-sponsored by the Ukrainian National Home rigid structure, the general session that Ukrainian Engineers Society of America, followed the two more formal panel pre- the Ukrainian Medical Association of sentations provided all participants the North America and the Ukrainian ability to weigh in on various important National Association. In addition to the 142 Second Ave., New York, NY. issues. With almost every individual tak- panelists representing a variety of organi- ing part, the brainstorming session zations, conference participants included allowed participants to present looser, representatives from the Ukrainian World more creative ideas. Many of the profes- Congress’s Conference of Ukrainian Registration begins at 1:00 p.m. sionals later commented on being pleas- Youth Organizations, The Washington antly surprised at the energy, enthusiasm Group and the Ukrainian Orthodox and creativity of the student crowd. League, as well as members of Ukraine’s Refreshments will be served. Saturday night provided summit par- most recent wave of immigration to the ticipants with a much-needed respite. United States. 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12 No. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 23

Bandurist Chorus announces auditions in Chicago Attention! Attention! Attention! by Oleh Mahlay Union’s 50th anniversary concert in October of last year, and finished the season DETROIT – The Ukrainian Bandurist with a memorial concert in Philadelphia UNA BRANCH SECRETARIES, ORGANIZERS, ADVI- Chorus (UBC) has announced an audition dedicated to Metropolitan Andrey SORS, MEMBERS AND ELECTED DELEGATES TO session for male vocalists or bandura play- Sheptytsky. THE 35TH UNA CONVENTION. THE UNA IS ers interested in becoming members of the On the horizon is the planned tour of chorus for the 2002-2003 concert season. Western Europe. The UBC last toured ANNOUNCING A PRECONVENTION ORGANIZING This upcoming season will coincide with Europe in 1958, traversing England, France, CAMPAIGN FROM JANUARY 2002 TO APRIL 30, the chorus’s preparation for a concert tour Portugal, Spain, Germany, Switzerland, and of Western Europe in 2003. The UBC last the Netherlands. What awaits the chorus 2002. toured the greatest cities of Western Europe beyond that may be up to the new members almost a half century ago. joining the group today. – FIRST PRIZE: $500 coupon for travel to Ukraine Since the group’s inception in 1918, In order to achieve even higher goals and (Dunwoodie Travel Agency) or a $500 UNA Annuity members of this ensemble have performed greater artistic excellence, the chorus are Policy. in front of tens of thousands of adoring fans, looking for qualified and dedicated musi- presenting bandura and male choral music cians to join the ensemble as it writes the of the highest quality. The UBC has crossed new chapters in the rich history of the ban- Requirements: 15 new members with a minimum annual premium of $2,000 paths with American and Ukrainian presi- durist brethren. The UBC is also looking for dents, had adventures throughout the singers and bandurists who have the poten- – SECOND PRIZE: UNA Annuity Policy for $300 Canadian Rockies, Australia, Europe, tial and dedication to be part of this unique Ukraine, left their imprint on unique record- ensemble that is more than just a singing ings, and shared the stage with various tal- group. The chorus is committed to the Requirements: 10 new members with a minimum annual premium of $1,500 ented artists such as Paul Plishka, Jack development of young people who have an Palance and bandurist Roman Hrynkiv. The interest in improving their musical skills – THIRD PRIZE: $100 chorus is a recipient of the Taras while working with the Ukrainian Bandurist Shevchenko Prize for Artistic Achivement Chorus once they pass the audition process. awarded by Ukraine’s Cabinet of Ministers. This audition session will be for both Requirements: 5 new members with a minimum annual premium of $1,000 The 2001-2002 concert season featured a musicians who are ready to perform imme- series of sacred music concerts in the metro- diately and other singers who lack experi- politan areas of Detroit, Cleveland and ence but have potential and desire. Those * Excluded from the campaign are T-23 policies Toronto. The repertoire featured sacred interested in auditioning should be prepared music by masters like Bortniansky, to sing or play a song of their choosing, Berezovsky, Dyletskiy and Stetsenko. inform us of their musical background, and Furthermore, the UBC finished learning a have adequate music reading skills. new Ukrainian divine liturgy and has com- Knowledge of the Ukrainian language is pleted a recording that is due out in preferred, but not necessarily a requirement. September of this year. The UBC also rep- The audition will be held in Chicago on resented the United States in Kyiv during Saturday, April, 13, at 3-5 p.m. at the Ukraine’s 10th anniversary of independence Ukrainian Cultural center at Ss. Volodymyr celebration in August of 2001. The chorus and Olha Ukrainian Catholic Church. To also participated in the Chicago-based schedule an audition time, call Victor Selfreliance Ukrainian Federal Credit Wojtychiw at (773) 775.0263 or e-mail [email protected] for more infor- Oleh Mahlay is the artistic director of mation on the UBC, log on to www.ban- the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus. dura.org. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2002 No. 12

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CAMBRIDGE, Mass.: The Harvard CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Artistic Center Ukrainian Research Institute will present presents Julian Kytasty, who will play on a lecture by Anna Procyk, associate pro- the bandura, kobzar bandura and the sopil- fessor of history at the Kingsborough ka, in a program featuring music from his College of the City University of New new CD, “Black Sea Winds – The Kobzari York. The lecture, titled “The Great of Ukraine.” The program will take place Polish Emigration and the Risorglmento at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, in Ukraine,” will be held in the HURI 2320 West Chicago Ave., at 7:30 p.m. seminar room, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., Tickets: $10; students, $5. For information at 4-6 p.m. For more information call the contact the institute, (773) 227-5522. institute, (617) 495-4053, or e-mail Saturday, April 6 [email protected].

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