Inside: l Could elections be democratic without Tymoshenko? – page 3 l Dancers from Ukraine at Folk Life Festival in D.C. – page 10 l Whippany, N.J., parish breaks ground for new church – page 11

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXIX No. 29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 $1/$2 in Ukraine D.C. think tanks hold conference The Tymoshenko trial: on future of governance in Ukraine a circus at the court by Yaro Bihun focused on the prosecution of opposition Special to The Ukrainian Weekly political figures, most notably, former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko. WASHINGTON – Developments in The vice-minister candidly admitted Ukraine and what its future will bring that Ukraine “is never boring.” As for have been a topic of some interest in the seeking the prosecution of political fig- U.S. capital for some time, and a recent ures, he said, it was part of a wider cam- daylong conference organized by three paign of fighting corruption in Ukraine leading think tanks has raised that interest regardless of the party affiliation of those to a new level. accused. It is part of the difficult and The conference – “Ukraine’s Future: long-overdue political and economic Challenges and Impact of Governance in reform process initiated by the Ukraine” – was arranged by the Atlantic Yanukovych government, which was Council, the Brookings Institution and ignored by previous administrations, he the Peterson Institute for International said. Economics, which hosted the event on In the area of foreign policy, Mr. July 7. It drew close to 300 participants – Klimkin said the government is continu- for the most part international affairs ing its goal of being accepted into the experts, government officials, diplomats, European community – a process that economists, scholars, journalists and requires many domestic reforms of prob- other professionals – as well as represen- lem areas resulting from what he called tatives of Ukrainian American and other Ukraine’s Soviet “legacy.” interested ethnic groups. On the positive side, he said, is the fact The program began with an hour-long that Ukraine is a European country – not conversation with Ukraine’s Vice- only geographically, but historically and UNIAN/Aleksandr Prokopenko Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavlo mentally as well – and eventually there Yulia Tymoshenko and her lawyer Mykola Tytarenko at Kyiv’s Pechersk District Klimkin. It was followed by two 90-min- will be a convergence of values. Court on July 11. ute panel discussions by experts – the This European goal, Mr. Klimkin said, first dealing with the challenges of gover- does not interfere with the necessary by Mark Raczkiewycz be taken to a hospital. nance in Ukraine and the other on its improvement of Ukraine’s important Special to The Ukrainian Weekly President Viktor Yanukovych’s fiercest impact on Ukraine’s economy and for- political and economic relationship with political rival is facing up to 10 years in eign relations. Zbigniew Brzezinski, the Russia, which, he stressed, should be KYIV – The televised trial of embat- prison for what appears to be making a former U.S. national security advisor and based on cooperation and not “integra- tled former Prime Minister Yulia political decision: signing a gas deal in now counselor and trustee of the Center tion.” Tymoshenko for alleged abuse of office 2009 with Russia that was widely praised for Strategic and International Studies, has turned into a circus. by the international community and Challenges of governance concluded the conference with his analy- Events inside the courtroom have bol- ended a bitter standoff with Russia that sis. The first panel discussion, chaired by stered claims that the trial, which began saw gas supplies disrupted to Europe. Introducing Vice-Minister Klimkin, the Peterson Institute’s Senior Fellow on July 4, is politically motivated. The deal also removed the murky gas Steven Pifer, former U.S. ambassador to Anders Aslund, began with some candid Fueled by suspicions that the judge is trading company RosUkrEnergo as an Ukraine and now a senior fellow at the criticism by Freedom House President not independent, Ms. Tymoshenko has intermediate company, establishing direct Brookings Institution, pointed to some of David Kramer of the Ukrainian adminis- repeatedly refused to stand up before contractual relations between state-owned Ukraine’s problem areas, particularly tration’s behavior and the lack of an him. “[There are] illegal actions taking Naftohaz Ukrainy and Russia’s Gazprom. those that have come to the fore during effective response by the West. place now. I do not stand up before the Specifically, prosecutors allege Ms. the administration of President Viktor court because it is the only remedy,” she Tymoshenko, who earned herself the Yanukovych, which most recently have (Continued on page 16) said on July 11. nickname “gas princess” in the mid- On the same day Judge Rodion Kiriyev 1990s when she ran United Energy of Kyiv’s Pechersk District Court ordered Systems, a natural gas importer, didn’t special police units to remove from the consult her Cabinet when signing the gas courtroom a member of Parliament from deal and agreed to a much higher price Ms. Tymoshenko’s eponymous political for gas that “sold out national interests.” bloc because of heckling. As a result, prosecutors say she caused Even worse were the events of July 6 the state $190 million in damages. when Judge Kiriyev ordered Ms. Ms. Tymoshenko, 50, denies the accu- Tymoshenko and her supporters to be sations. She is also facing charges in removed from the courtroom for disturb- pending cases that she misspent nearly ing order. The order came after the judge $300 million Ukraine received in Kyoto ejected a Tymoshenko supporter for Protocol funds and of wrongfully pur- being disruptive. Ms. Tymoshenko then chasing 1,000 Opel Combo vehicles for said to Judge Kiriyev, “You are not a use by rural doctors. judge, you are a monster.” Police escort- Meanwhile Ms. Tymoshenko has hired ed the opposition leader out of the court- the American law firm Covington & room. Burling to investigate the government’s And because of the voluminous 5,000- alleged findings of wrongdoing. page case against her, according to Ms. “Their conclusions regarding the Yaro Bihun Tymoshenko, her lawyer was given only charges against Yulia Tymoshenko… Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski suggests that Russia may well learn how to build its future a few days to prepare for the hearing. On by following the example of Ukraine — its “older brother,” as he phrased it. July 8 attorney Mykola Tytarenko had to (Continued on page 20) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29

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Government prepares public opinion Yulia files complaint at European Court he said that no member of the presidential administration had currently tried to for possible sales of Naftohaz assets KYIV – Former Prime Minister Yulia impose his or her vision of the concept of Tymoshenko, against whom four criminal a new Constitution. “What we will pro- cases have already been opened in by Vladimir Socor es has found Ukraine ill-prepared to pose may not please the president or the Ukraine, has lodged a complaint at the cope with the resultant hikes in the Parliament that will adopt this Eurasia Daily Monitor European Court of Human Rights regard- price of Russian gas. Constitution. But for us to be honest and ing the illegality of her prosecution. The Ukrainian Prime Minister Viktor Politically, the Ukrainian president open to the people, all the members of the text of the complaint was posted on Ms. Yanukovych hinted on July 8 at an and government must take the interests Constitutional Assembly will sign and Tymoshenko’s official website on July 13. imminent vote in the Verkhovna Rada to of two gas-consuming constituencies give a written document saying what they allow the sale of assets from Naftohaz into account: the interests of energy- She is accused by Ukrainian prosecutors agree with, and what they do not agree Ukrainy to foreign investors. Mr. intensive industry at all times, and of abuse of office in signing gas supply with,” Mr. Kravchuk said. “This will Yanukovych did not name these, but household consumers’ interests at pre- contracts with Russia in 2009. According enable citizens to see what kind of text to the case materials, Ms. Tymoshenko, alluded to Gazprom. Indeed, explorato- election time. was drafted by the Constitutional when signing agreements on gas supplies ry discussions have taken place exclu- Parliamentary elections are due in Assembly and what kind of text was with Russia in 2009, caused over 1.5 bil- sively with the Russian government and 2012, and the ruling team’s political rat- passed by Parliament,” he said. The for- lion hrv (over $188 million U.S.) in losses Gazprom about corporate investment in ing is plummeting. In these circum- mer president also said that the priorities to the state. Two more criminal cases Ukraine’s gas transit system (Pravda stances, the government has made clear in drafting the new wording of the opened against Ms. Tymoshenko concern Ukrainy, July 8; Interfax-Ukraine, July that it will continue subsidizing house- Constitution would be human rights, rath- the purchase of Opel cars as ambulance 8, 9). hold gas consumption. This practice er than the wishes of a certain leader. vehicles and the alleged misuse of funds Until most recently, the Ukrainian deprives Naftohaz of revenues, consign- (Ukrinform) government and President Yanukovych ing it to de facto insolvency and neces- received from the sale of Ukrainian quo- himself had resisted proposals for a sitating either external borrowing or tas under the Kyoto Protocol. A fourth Opposition preps for 2012 elections “merger” of Naftohaz (in whole or in criminal case has recently been opened asset sell-offs to Russia to finance the KYIV – Ukrainian opposition forces part) with Gazprom, as Moscow gas transit system’s upgrade. against her regarding the signing of an have agreed to coordinate efforts in prep- demands in return for a second deep Meanwhile, the gas-dependent steel additional agreement to the contract on aration for the 2012 parliamentary elec- discount in the price of gas for Ukraine and chemical industries expect the gov- the sale of Kryvorizhstal in 2005. tions. This was declared during the Free (the first discount came in 2010 through ernment to work out a price discount (Ukrinform) Elections 2012 roundtable held at the naval-base-for-cheap-gas tradeoff). with Gazprom and the Russian govern- A push for Winter Olympics in Lviv Ukrinform on July 12 by Valentyn During the last few days, however, the ment. Nalyvaichenko, initiator of a meeting of Ukrainian government’s signals have The government has drafted a bill to KYIV – Elbrus Tedeyev, vice-chair- shifted from resistance toward practical allow selling off assets from the state- man of the parliamentary Committee on representatives of democratic opposition consideration of another tradeoff. owned Naftohaz. The governing Party Family Matters, Youth Policy, Sports and forces and chairman of the Our Ukraine party’s political council. “We have been Divvying up Naftohaz? of Regions is certain to support this ini- Tourism, and a member of executive tiative in Parliament. The bill is meant committee of the National Olympic united by the two key issues of interaction and coordination: to pass a democratic In line with this change of tone, Mr. to change the law on the statute books, Committee of Ukraine, considers it quite bill on parliamentary elections in Ukraine Yanukovych announced to the media on which bans any form of “alienation” of realistic that Lviv could host the Winter July 8 that his government considers state-owned energy infrastructure and Olympic Games in 2022. The Carpathian and to ensure effective supervision, using dividing up Naftohaz Ukrainy into its other energy assets. region meets one of the most important all the social and political resources to components, selling off some of them, The existing law meticulously lists requirements by the International ensure fair elections in 2012,” he said. and launching joint projects with all possible forms of “alienation” (sale Olympic Committee to a host country: Mr. Nalyvaichenko stressed that Our Gazprom for pipeline upgrades and gas of such assets in full or in part, rental, compact arrangement of the entire Ukraine does not claim a monopoly in extraction in Ukraine. He mentioned the lease, concession, trust management, Olympic infrastructure, he noted, accord- this process. Delegates from nine political possibility of an initial public offering joint use and other forms), banning ing to July 13 news reports. (Ukrinform) parties took part in the first working (IPO) for a 10 percent stake (“to start them all. Yulia Tymoshenko had drafted meeting. Mr. Nalyvaichenko explained with”) in Naftohaz, or selling a spinoff and submitted this law to Parliament Referendum on new Constitution that before September 12, when the sec- from Naftohaz, to raise investment during her time as opposition leader in ond meeting of the current and new mem- KYIV – Constitutional amendments bers of the initiative is scheduled, a com- funds for the gas transit system’s 2007. The then-governing Party of and the new text of the Constitution of upgrade. Regions voted in favor of this law. It mittee for the protection of fair elections, Ukraine will be put to a nationwide refer- including representatives of opposition The government-connected daily was triggered by maladroit public hints endum, former Ukrainian President Segodnya had prefaced Mr. from Russia’s then-president, Vladimir parties and non-governmental organiza- Leonid Kravchuk, who heads the Expert tions, is to be organized. In addition, the Yanukovych’s remarks with two news Putin, about discussions with Ukraine’s Group on the Creation of a Constitutional then-president, Viktor Yushchenko, opposition intends to establish working stories (June 29, July 2) about separat- Assembly, said on the “Shuster Live” talk about allowing Gazprom into Ukraine’s ing the gas transit system from show. According to July 9 news reports, (Continued on page 14) Naftohaz, selling as much as 30 percent gas transit system. The Party of of the shares through an IPO, and rush- Regions, however, is now executing a ing the necessary legislative changes turn-about. through the Verkhovna Rada. Aiming to get public consent FOUNDED 1933 All this suggests that the president The Ukrainian Weekly and government have started preparing Ukrainian officials’ and parliamenta- Ukrainian public opinion for as yet ry deputies’ remarks to the media An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., unspecified agreements affecting the (UNIAN, Interfax-Ukraine, July 1, 5) a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. future of the gas transit system, already reveal three main arguments Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. Ukraine’s most valuable national asset. that will be used for gaining public con- Periodicals postage paid at Caldwell, NJ 07006 and additional mailing offices. Moscow insists on some form of shared sent to these changes. 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No.29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 3 NEWS ANALYSIS: Could elections in Ukraine be democratic without Tymoshenko? by Taras Kuzio democracy in Ukraine, Freedom House and sticks in “enlargement-heavy” (i.e. Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), the proposed to: “Underscore that progress full membership) case whereas it has Council of Europe and Western govern- Speaking to the Parliamentary on Ukraine’s agenda with the EU is only used carrots, but not sticks, in ments would find it difficult (if not Assembly of the Council of Europe directly linked to Ukraine’s progress on “enlargement-lite” (i.e., the DCFTA). impossible) to recognize the 2012 and (PACE) on June 21, Ukrainian President meeting European democratic standards,” As European Council on Foreign 2015 elections as having been held in Viktor Yanukovych defended the criminal And to “Finalize agreements on free trade Relations Senior Fellows Nicu Popescu accordance with democratic practices if cases launched against former Prime and association as quickly as possible and and Andrew Wilson argue, the EU should Ms. Tymoshenko is disbarred. If Ukraine Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and 12 min- then ensure the adherence of Ukraine and be more willing to use both carrots and were to join the DCTA in December, such isters from her 2007-2010 government. its government to the values enshrined in sticks; that is, integrate its soft and hard a denunciation of undemocratic election Together with nine leaders of the fall those agreements.” power. practices would come less than a year 2010 anti-tax code protests and ten The Ukrainian authorities have until The second is a disconnect between later and prove embarrassing to the EU’s nationalists who admitted to beheading now wanted to have their cake and eat it the West and Kyiv over definitions of Eastern Partnership of which Ukraine’s the monument to Soviet dictator Joseph too – rolling back democracy in Kyiv, democracy. Asked by one of the DCFTA and Association Agreement are Stalin (a crime of ‘hooliganism’) while claiming to sign up to “European Parliamentary Assembly of the Council the flagship. although they have been charged with values” in Brussels. Western and of Europe (PACE) deputies if elections in One reason the October 2010 local blowing it up (which is a charge of “ter- Ukrainian experts signed a detailed and Ukraine could be free without Ms. elections failed to meet democratic stan- rorism”) the list of Ukrainians persecuted critical open letter calling on the EU to Tymoshenko being permitted to stand, dards was because the authorities had dis- for political beliefs is now over 30 – and begin using ‘sticks’ as well as ‘carrots’ President Yanukovych nonchalantly barred Batkivschyna from running in its growing. [3] in its dealings with Kyiv. replied, “It would be premature to specu- two strongholds of Kyiv and Lviv. In Negotiations are moving fast for a Every international organization has late on that.” addition, the Council of Europe’s Deep and Comprehensive Free Trade reported a lack of progress in the The campaign of criminal charges Congress of Local and Regional Agreement (DCFTA), which both sides Yanukovych administration toward ful- against Ms. Tymoshenko and members of Authorities reported that “Voting was not optimistically predict will be signed filling Ukraine’s declared political objec- her 2007-2010 government has escalated of a standard we would wish to see, between Ukraine and the European Union tives for 2010. Meanwhile, the July 2010 throughout Kyiv’s negotiations with the namely, fully in line with the require- in December. During the same period of of the International Monetary Fund pro- EU on the DCFTA. Western govern- ments of the European standards for fair, negotiations for a DCFTA, democracy in gram has been suspended after Ukraine ments, international organizations (the transparent and professionally organised Ukraine has regressed across all indica- halted the implementation of key IMF latest being a June 9 European Parliament elections.” tors and the country has been downgrad- demands: a second round of raising resolution) and human rights NGOs have The writing is already on the wall for condemned the use of “selective justice” the Yanukovych administration ahead of ed by Freedom House from free to partly household utility prices and raising wom- against Ms. Tymoshenko and her epony- next year’s elections. PACE in late June, free – that is, semi-authoritarian. en’s pension age from 55 to 60. The EU’s mous bloc. following an earlier European Parliament Should the EU bring in Ukraine May report on Ukraine’s implementation The purpose of the charges are to resolution of June 9, issued a stern resolu- regardless of democratic regression hop- of the 2010 Action Plan concluded that remove Ms. Tymoshenko and her politi- tion condemning political persecution and ing that once inside the EU could influ- few of its reform goals were met by Kyiv. cal force as the main opposition to the the activities of the Security Service of ence the state of democracy for the bet- There are two reasons for the virtual Yanukovych administration and to disbar Ukraine (SBU) against the opposition, ter? Or, should the EU set clearer red nature of the West’s dialogue with her from being able to stand in the civil society and journalists. “In a demo- lines of impermissible behavior before Ukraine. October 2012 parliamentary elections and cratic society authorities and the opposi- Ukraine joins a DCFTA? The first is institutional. The EU has in the January 2015 presidential elec- tion should be able to freely express their In an April report on the state of until now only been willing to use carrots tions. This could be undertaken by a position at both the national and interna- court giving her a suspended sentence, tional levels. Restrictions on movement which is likely to take place over the imposed on a large number of leading summer holiday season to limit damage opposition figures on dubious grounds is Belarus seeks Azerbaijani oil control in the West. Ukrainian political unacceptable for a truly democratic soci- expert Zorian Shkyriak describes the ety,” PACE stated. via Odesa-Brody pipeline authorities’ policy as the “beheading” of True democracies and countries claim- the opposition. ing allegiance to European values do not by Vladimir Socor nomically in a first stage and politically There are informed rumors in disbar opposition leaders from standing in Washington and Kyiv suggesting Ms. elections. Eurasia Daily Monitor thereafter. The oil and gas sector is a pri- ority target for Russia in Belarus. Tymoshenko could be arrested in August President Alyaksandr Lukashenka is Belarus is reacting as any government to prevent her from participating in the Taras Kuzio is an Austrian Marshall “caught in a vice, which will only contin- would to avoid Russian capture, seeking 2012 elections. If the arrest takes place it Plan Foundation Visiting Fellow at the ue to tighten,” between democratically alternative suppliers of energy and cred- would come a month ahead of the Eastern Center for Transatlantic Relations, motivated Western pressures and Russia’s its. By mid-July, the Mozyr refinery in Partnership summit in Warsaw. Would School of Advanced International Studies, “interest in acquiring attractive Belarus is scheduled to start processing Mr. Yanukovych be so brazen a second John Hopkins University, in Washington. Belarusian assets from a vulnerable significant volumes of oil from time at the summit if the arrest were to He edits Ukraine Analyst. The article Lukashenka,” according to David Kramer Azerbaijan on a regular basis. Test ship- transpire? above is reprinted with permission from and Wess Mitchell (www.charter97.org, ments of Azerbaijani oil have been ongo- Regardless of wishful thinking in the Atlantic Council (http://www.acus. July 9). ing since February through Ukraine’s Kyiv, the Organization for Security and org), where it was published on June 28. If so, Western sanctions exacerbating Odesa-Brody pipeline and the Brody- that vulnerability can only pave the way Mozyr section of the Druzhba pipeline for Russian state-controlled corporations (www.news.az, Trend, July 8). to take over the economy of Belarus. It is For the first time since its completion Quotable notes not simply the head of state, but the in 2002, the Odesa-Brody line is being country’s economy and the Belarusian used as originally intended, in the south- “…today, here in Lithuania and across most of Europe, democracy is thriving. state as such which is caught in that tight- north direction, to deliver Caspian oil to Protesters who helped bring down Communism went on to raise up strong demo- ening vice. The sanctions are not linked Central Europe. This had been a rhetori- cratic institutions and civil society. …this region has become a model for the with any Western strategy and look like a cal policy objective of Brussels and world, and its experiences – both the struggles and the successes – have taken on substitute for one. Russia, however, pur- Washington for some years, with a view new relevance in recent days, because the world is once again holding its breath. sues a strategy of capturing Belarus eco- to reducing dependence on Russian oil “This year we have seen citizens across the Middle East and North Africa supplies in the region. Moscow blocked demand the same universal rights, dignity, and opportunity that Eastern and For the first time this solution by having that pipeline used Central Europeans claimed two decades ago. … in reverse, north-south to Odesa, until the “Unfortunately, there is no playbook that we can pass on to those struggling since its comple- end of 2009. Azerbaijan, Ukraine and to form their own democracies with a clear outline of the steps that can be taken Belarus are now finally achieving the and the results that will be assured, like a recipe in the kitchen. Every transition tion in 2002, the original purpose on their own, through in every country in every era is unique. … trilateral cooperation (instead of isolating “… as we look forward to help those [new democracies] who are emerging, Odessa-Brody Belarus). let us also be clear that we must prevent any setbacks to democracy in our own Apart from the volumes going to countries and regions. We should speak out when countries like Belarus brutally pipeline is being Mozyr, Azerbaijan also delivers oil to repress the rights of its citizens, or where we see opposition figures facing polit- used as originally two refineries in western Ukraine from ically motivated prosecution, or governments refusing to register political par- the Brody junction. Each of the three ties. …” intended, in the countries involved pursues specific inter- ests with the Odesa-Brody route. – U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, speaking on July 1 at the south-north direc- Azerbaijan’s motivation is strictly com- Community of Democracies ministerial conference in Vilnius, Lithuania. (The full mercial, avoiding any political connota- text of her speech can be found on the U.S. State Department website at http:// tion, to deliver tions. As a supplier country, Azerbaijan www.state.gov/secretary/rm/2011/07/167479.htm.) As reported by the Associated can clearly separate the business from the Press, “Without mentioning either country by name, Clinton also expressed con- Caspian oil to Cen- politics. With Ukraine and Belarus, eco- cerns about the political motivations behind Ukraine’s legal proceedings against nomic and political strategies overlap. former Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, and Russia’s refusal to allow a new tral Europe. opposition party to participate in upcoming elections.” (Continued on page 18) 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29 Green card hopefuls see dreams shattered by computer glitch

by Nikola Krastev Ukraine, an aspiring technician in Africa, In addition to the emotional rollercoast- To qualify for a U.S. non-immigrant RFE/RL a Harvard graduate from Bulgaria and a er, some of those affected say the incident visa, an applicant must demonstrate that teacher from Uzbekistan. has disrupted their lives. Mr. Smirnov he or she does not intend to immigrate. If NEW YORK – On May 1, Ilya Mr. Smirnov is the main plaintiff in a managed to take his Moscow apartment consular officials determine that an appli- Smirnov learned that he was one of the potential class-action lawsuit initiated in a off the market, but he claims to have sold cant is an immigration risk, that consti- lucky ones. federal court in Washington on June 16 his car at a considerable discount. tutes grounds for denial. The 26-year-old Siberian native was against the State Department on behalf of Irina Voropaeva, a 33-year-old civil Mr. White argues that by notifying the residing in the United States on a tempo- voided Diversity Lottery applicants. servant from Moscow who visited the selectees on May 1, the State Department rary visa and had applied to the State Along with 35 other plaintiffs, Mr. U.S. West Coast and “completely” fell in actually entered into contractual agree- Department’s Diversity Lottery, a pro- Smirnov is seeking reinstatement of their love with the country, says she was “gig- ment with them that it must honor. gram that each year provides up to 50,000 “selectee” status and prompt processing of gling” and “swept by a wave of happi- “As you know, there is a lottery fee, applicants the opportunity to settle in the their applications. ness” when she learned that she was there’s an immigrant visa fee, there’s trav- United States and receive a green card. “There are 36 named plaintiffs from 20 selected for a green card. el expenses that he has to pay, there’s cou- When he learned that he had been rier expenses, medical exam and obvious- selected, Mr. Smirnov says, he and his ly moving to the United States,” Mr. 20-year-old Ukrainian wife, Olga 22,000 people were informed by the U.S. White says. “So when the Department of Leonova, could not believe their good for- State is saying, ‘Well, people shouldn’t be tune. State Department that they had won green doing anything radical in preparing to “We were wild with joy. We didn’t cards only to find out that the notification move to the United States,’ well, some of sleep all night,” Mr. Smirnov says. “The it was necessary as soon as you found out next morning, I went to work red-eyed but was the result of a computer glitch and that you won.” megahappy. My wife did the same. We Some of those affected have taken their were so happy, [we] couldn’t sleep for that the results of the 2012 Diversity Visa case to social media. two nights.” Anna Guniya, a 23-year-old native of Mr. Smirnov had always dreamed of Lottery have been voided. Abkhazia who lives in Moscow, is the settling in America. He called his mother administrator of the Facebook group 22 in Russia and told her to sell his car and Thousand Tears. She says setting things put his Moscow apartment on the market. different countries,” says Kenneth White, Now, since finding out about the right is simply a matter of fairness and But his joy was short-lived. an attorney handling the lawsuit. If the annulled results “on the evening of Friday, honor. Two weeks later, the following mes- court grants the case class-action status, May 13,” Ms. Voropaeva says she worries “Immediately I thought about sage appeared on the State Department’s he says, tens of thousands of others she won’t even be able to get a tourist Facebook and other social networks,” Mr. website: “We regret to inform you that become parties to the suit. visa. Guniya says. “I found this group on because of a computer programming The State Department, which plans to “It was a shock,” Ms. Voropaeva says. Facebook on the first day it was created error... the results of the 2012 Diversity hold a new lottery on July 15, declined to “I took sick leave from work because I by some guy from Germany. He saw that I Visa Lottery (DV 2012) have been void- comment other than to say it is “investi- can’t think of anything else. Sometimes I actively write and comment on it and ed.” gating” what happened. cry because I don’t know how all this is offered me to become a system adminis- Mr. Smirnov was not alone. He was Mr. White says he has filed for an going to end; I am afraid that it may end trator. So from that moment on I have one of 22,000 people who’d been injunction against the new lottery “to up even worse for us. By filing the appli- become a system administrator and we are informed that they won green cards only assure that the interests of the class of cation forms, we disclosed our intention perpetually busy. We are constantly on the to find out that the notification was the 22,000 are protected.” He is seeking to to immigrate and now we probably phone calling the politicians, [U.S. result of a computer glitch. They include a “accelerate the hearing of our arguments wouldn’t qualify anymore even for a tour- Senate] committees, reaching all imagin- civil servant in Moscow, a lawyer in rural in court.” ist visa.” able media outlets in Europe and the U.S. I spent the whole day calling everybody everywhere.” Not all of the voided selectees are so The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund: June upset. Iva Zafirova, a Harvard graduate from Bulgaria who has lived in the United Amount Name City John and Lisa Bybel Yonkers, NY States for the last 10 years, says that $250.00 Taras Szmagala and Bentleyville, OH D. Cisyk Staten Island, NY although she’s disappointed and has Helen Jarem Stephen Daisak Freehold, NJ decided to participate in the lawsuit, she is UNA Branch 20 Warren, MI Boyd Kowal Washington, DC already on track for a green card in two $150.00 Inia Yevich-Tunstall Annandale, VA Paul Nadzikewycz Chicago, IL years through an employer-sponsorship $110.00 George Dziadiw Slingerlands, NY Luba Sochockyj Richfield, OH program. $100.00 Walter Clebowicz Kensington, CT $15.00 William Adamshick Perth Amboy, NJ Jaroslaw and Alexandra Tuckahoe, NY Zwenyslava Clem Jacksonville, FL Copyright 2011, RFE/RL Inc. Palylyk Bohdan Doboszczak Naugatuck, CT Reprinted with the permission of Radio Wolodymyr and Irma Rochester, NY Alexandra Florchuk Warren, MI Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Pylyshenko Nicholas Gevas Granger, IN Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC UNA Seniors Kerhonkson, NY I. Horodyskyj Culpeper, VA 20036; www.rferl.org (http://www.rferl. $55.00 Ihor Bemko Edinboro, PA Lubomyr Iwaskiw Venice, FL org/articleprintview/24258944.html). Joseph Luczka Hartford, CT William Lucy Bayonne, NJ Stephen Olynyk Washington, DC Vera Pohoreckyj Lynbrook, NY George Popel Monmouth Jct., NJ Jurij Sawchak Rydal, PA $50.00 Andrew Bihun Silver Spring, MD $10.00 Marion Bartoszyk Mount Rainier, MD Demjanjuk $45.00 Anastasia Craig Edina, MN Mary Goshko Warren, MI Andrei Harasymiak New York, NY Nina Kalman Fort Collins, CO will remain free Matthew Stremba Baltimore, MD Olenka Makarushka Maplewood, NJ $40.00 Mike Nebesny Clinton, IN Kolodij $35.00 Marie Durbak Chicago, IL Natalie Kornowa Toledo, OH pending appeal John Kark San Diego, CA Maria Lavanga Philadelphia, PA BERLIN – Prosecutors in Germany $30.00 Mark Dushnyck Brooklyn, NY Olga Luck Takoma Park, MD said on July 8 that they have dropped their Walter Kizel Dearborn, MI Larissa Sawka Des Plaines, IL objection to the court-ordered release of $25.00 Ihor Artiushenko Park Ridge, IL Irene Szymanskyj Schiller Park, IL John Demjanjuk while he appeals his con- James Konopelski Liverpool, NY $5.00 C. Drebych Edison, NJ viction on Nazi war crimes charges. Peter Kytasty Livonia, MI Don Stefan Fontana Pittsburgh, PA The Associated Press noted that (in memory of Merle Jurkiewicz Toledo, OH spokeswoman Barbara Stockinger said Lydia Kytasty) Renata Ockerby Buskirk, NY Mr. Demjanjuk has been living in a Jerry Petrasz Chicago, IL Kornel Senyk Warren, MI Bavarian nursing home and shows no Nestor and Olya Park Ridge, IL Alex Stecyna Jackson, NJ signs of being a flight risk, therefore, Popowych Maria Ulanowicz Gainsville, FL Luba Procyk Springfield, VA Peter Woloschuk Dorchester, MA prosecutors saw no chance of succeeding Nestor Rychtyckyj Warren, MI with an appeal against the court’s decision Andrew Simock Las Vegas, NV TOTAL: $2,480.00 to allow Mr. Demjanjuk to remain free. Antoinette Sorbello Peekskill, NY Mr. Demjanjuk, 91, was convicted on Natalie Trojan Dobbs Ferry, NY Sincere thanks to all contributors to The Ukrainian May 12 of being an accessory to the mur- Maria Trusewych Downers Grove, IL Weekly Press Fund. der of 28,060 people at the Nazi death B. and O. Yaremko Livingston, NJ camp in Sobibor, Poland, after an Steven Zarichny Youngstown, OH The Ukrainian Weekly Press Fund is the only fund dedicat- 18-month trial in Munich. He was $20.00 Garfield and Nadine Edmonton, AB ed exclusively to supporting the work of this publication. released pending appeal, which his law- Brow yer, Ulrich Busch, has said could take as long as two years. No.29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 5

The Ukrainian National Association Forum

Young UNA’ers

Dorian-Yury Lanspeary, son of Yaryna Sophia Brukh, daughter of Andriy and Oksana Brukh of Ferencevych and Adrian Lanspeary of London, Cedar Knolls, N.J., is a new member of UNA Branch 269. She Maksym Cohen, son of Iryna Nauholnyk England, is a new member of UNA Branch 269. was enrolled into the UNA when both her maternal and pater- Cohen and Adam Cohen of New York is a new He was enrolled by his grandmother Chrystyna nal grandparents, Zenon and Mariya Khrapko, and Roman member of UNA Branch 234. He was enrolled Ferencevych. and Halyna Brukh, purchased life insurance policies for her. by his parents.

The UNA: 117 years of service to our community 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR The Ukrainian Weekly inventors and other professionals for Immigrants a boon America. The light-emitting diode Attacks on the diaspora (LED), one of the foundations of our cur- “During the course of many years, people from abroad – who left Ukraine dur- to this country rent-day technology, was invented by ing various periods – have been trying to teach Ukraine. Representatives of the Nicholas Holonyak, a Ukrainian. Stanley American and Canadian diaspora are used to employing an especially mentoring Dear Editor: Switlik (and later also his son, Richard) founded a Trenton-based factory that sup- tone in addressing our current government authorities. Some of them were not In the current anti-immigrant climate plied U.S. forces with parachutes during even born in Ukraine, but consider it entirely acceptable to tell us how to live, in the United States, I would like to World War II and went on to make many what to do and whom to elect based only on the fact that their parents trace their remind Americans that the four waves of improvements to the technology. roots to Ukraine.” That is the highlighted lead-in to a Ukrainian-language com- Ukrainian immigration have and continue Our fourth and latest wave of immi- mentary titled “Don’t teach Ukraine how it should live” by an Oleksander to greatly benefit this country. grants is no less driven than the immi- Romasiuk that appeared on May 6 on the official website of the Party of Ukrainian immigrants realize how for- grants before them: they continue to con- Regions of Ukraine. (That website, it should be noted, contains various materi- tunate they are to be here. They work tribute in singular ways to this country. A als in Russian, Ukrainian and English – but few materials appear in all three lan- hard and learn English while still main- recent example is that of young Mykola guages.) taining their own customs and language. Lupak, who saved the life of a drowning The author, who is not identified in any way, tells readers that, although there They become American patriots, many 2-year-old while working as a lifeguard are Ukrainian diaspora communities in many countries around the globe – he militarily serving their adopted country; I enumerates “Germany, Moldova, Israel, Spain, Russia, Poland, Portugal, the do not know of a single Ukrainian draft in Ewing, N.J. U.S.A. and Canada…” – “only the latter two have usurped the right to speak out dodger. Mr. Lupak earned commendations at in the name of all Ukrainians abroad.” He goes on to excoriate the Ukrainian I personally emigrated to America the local and state level for his bravery, Canadian Congress (UCC) for demanding that President Viktor Yanukovych veto after World War II, and both my son and I Mr. Holonyak was inducted into the the law on the display of the Soviet-era Flag of Victory. (Mr. Yanukovych signed proudly served for years in the U.S. National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2008, the law, but it was ultimately overruled by the Constitutional Court.) “For some armed forces. Ninety-seven members of and elementary schools in Florida and reason, people who live thousands of kilometers from Ukraine think they know the Ukrainian Orthodox parish in my New Jersey are named after Mr. Switlik. better what is good for Ukraine’s citizens, and what is bad,” the writer notes. hometown of Trenton, N.J., served in It is wonderful to see their accomplish- Mr. Romasiuk then proceeds to slander the entire Ukrainian North American dias- World War II. ments recognized on such a scale – it tells pora by writing: “It so happens that it is in precisely these countries that those who Besides being hard workers, the real story of the benefit of Ukrainian shot at the backs of the Soviet armies which liberated Ukraine from the German Ukrainians also believe in the importance immigration to this country. yoke, those who served the Gestapo in the concentration camps, those who sent pris- of education, a cultural mindset that has Roman Kuzyk oners to Babyn Yar in Kyiv found themselves after World War II.” Thus, this produced an abundance of engineers, unknown author has used the well-known Soviet mode of attack against the patriotic Trenton, N.J. Ukrainian diaspora: he depicts the diaspora’s members as Nazi collaborators. Not exempt from the writer’s vitriol are patriotic forces in Ukraine, which he refers to as “marginal Ukrainian parties that have already found themselves on the political trash heap of history.” He portrays pro-Ukrainian forces as bent on destroy- ing the moral values of Ukraine’s people and not allowing alternate views of history. Mr. Romasiuk goes on to attack UCC President Paul Grod for arguing that the Soviet-era red flag is a symbol of Soviet repression by stating that under this same flag occurred, “not only Stalin’s repressions, but the liberation of European countries from Nazism.” He adds that Ukraine was “rebuilt” under this flag dur- ing the post-war years. “Why should the views of [residents of Halychyna] pre- vail over those of others, who consider Victory Day to be a great holiday?” he asks. “…where did you detect that using the Victory Flag during ceremonies connected to Victory Day would be negatively received in the world?” He concludes by advising: “…don’t tell me, and Ukraine in general, which holidays are acceptable and how they should be celebrated. We Ukrainians will figure that out on our own. … we will manage our household. …Don’t help those political forces that are ready to tear Ukraine to shreds for the sake of power. Ukraine will be strong and prosperous, and this will happen all the more quickly when marginal parties armed with neo-Nazi slogans cease to exist.” An obvious provocation, this article on the official website of the ruling party in Ukraine – the party of which President Yanukovych is honorary chair – is yet another low in current Ukrainian leaders’ relations with the Ukrainian diaspora, a diaspora that also includes many recent émigrés from Ukraine. It is a diaspora that cares deeply about Ukraine and is greatly concerned about the direction in which the country is headed under the Yanukovych administration. It is a diaspo- Reprinted with permission of The Trentonian ra that through the years has supported Ukraine and Ukrainians in countless Mykola Lupak, a lifeguard who saved a drowning 2-year-old, as he was featured ways; a diaspora that for decades cherished and provided protection for the in the local newspaper The Trentonian. Ukrainian culture, that nurtured organizations transplanted from Ukrainian soil — a number of which have been re-established in independent Ukraine. It is a made by the Endowment Council to date, diaspora that continues to want to assist its ancestral homeland. Give credit without which they would not have been Therefore, it is doubtful that the words written by someone of the ilk of Mr. able to proceed. The council has also Romasiuk will stop the Ukrainian diaspora from “meddling” in Ukraine by where it’s due helped the SLCC prepare texts for its expressing concern about developments there or by lobbying the countries of our exhibits. settlement to promote Ukraine’s democratization and integration into the world Dear Editor: While Montreal’s UCC has extended community. The diaspora’s actions, after all, are motivated by a sincere and abid- moral support it has not, insofar as I am ing love for Ukraine that has survived for well over a century. Re: “Spirit Lake internment center to aware, made any financial contribution to open to the general public,” June 5: the development or operational costs of While the Quebec Provincial Council of this new center. Credit should be given the Ukrainian Canadian Congress was sup- where it is due and what it is due for portive of the development of an interpre- should be honestly reported. Turning the pages back... tive center at Spirit Lake, the site of a World July War I era internment camp, a major portion Lubomyr Luciuk, Ph.D. of the funding for this project came from Kingston, Ontario Twenty-one years ago, on July 16, 1990, Ukraine’s the Endowment Council of the Canadian 16 Supreme Soviet (Verkhovna Rada) of the Ukrainian SSR First World War Internment Recognition EDITOR’S NOTE: The information in issued the Declaration on State Sovereignty, which was over- Fund (www.internmentcanada.ca). the story referred to above came from the 1990 whelmingly approved with 355 for and four against. In fact, the Spirit Lake project was Montreal branch of the Ukrainian The Ukrainian-language text was received by The afforded the largest multi-year grant Canadian Committee. Ukrainian Weekly via fax from the Kyiv offices of Rukh, the Popular Movement of Ukraine for Perebudova. The declaration outlined areas of: self- determination, rule of the people, state authority, citizenship, territorial delineation, We welcome your opinion economy, ecology, culture, internal and foreign security, and international relations. The Ukrainian Weekly welcomes letters to the editor and commentaries on a variety Some 5,000 to 10,000 Kyiv residents celebrated in the evening on July 16, 1990, on of topics of concern to the Ukrainian American and Ukrainian Canadian communities. October Revolution Square. National Deputy Bohdan Horyn made the suggestion dur- Opinions expressed by columnists, commentators and letter-writers are their own and do ing the celebrations to rename the location Independence Square, and noted that the not necessarily reflect the opinions of either The Weekly editorial staff or its publisher, the declaration of sovereignty was the first step towards full independence. Ukrainian National Association. National Deputy Oles Shevchenko proclaimed, “from today our children will be Letters should be typed and signed (anonymous letters are not published). Letters are born in a free country and not in a colony belonging to Moscow,” the Ukrainian Press accepted also via e-mail at [email protected]. The daytime phone number and address of Agency reported. the letter-writer must be given for verification purposes. Please note that a daytime phone num- ber is essential in order for editors to contact letter-writers regarding clarifications or questions. Source: “Ukraine proclaims sovereignty,” The Ukrainian Weekly, July 22, 1990. Please note: THE LENGTH OF LETTERS CANNOT EXCEED 500 WORDS. No.29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 7

The things we do ... by Orysia Paszczak Tracz

Enjoying the Karpaty Ten naive questions on economics

So you’ve done all that damage to your And a bit further down the same street, When economists discuss Ukraine, nomics – naïve questions, perhaps – that wallet and filled your tummy in Lviv – at the end of the block, is Vyshyvanka, a they customarily speak of foreign invest- rarely enter the public discussion. now it’s time to head south. Destination: great shop for embroidered shirts, as well ment, balance of trade, gross domestic First, what is a just wage? Is it a fami- Carpathian Mountains. A few detours to as embroidery fabric. The owners have a product, tariffs, quotas, wages, taxes and ly wage, that is, a wage sufficient to sus- Ternopil and Kamianets Podilskyi will add mill where the latter is woven, in various so on. The assumption seems to be that tain the worker and his family? Or is it to the fun. gauges and colors. If you’re looking for the rules of global capitalism are natural the market rate, established by the law of Ivano-Frankivsk is a lovely city. Your embroidery fabric for a tablecloth, or rush- and immutable, and there is no reason to supply and demand, even if it is insuffi- grandparents still refer to it as Stanyslaviv, nyk widths, or shirt fabric in cotton or question them. Developing countries cient to sustain one person? right? The Ivan Franko Theater and the linen, this is the place. should just play along. In advanced countries, women are free Nadiya Hotel are on one of the main A few blocks away is the bazaar and, if But the defeat of communism is not a to enter the work force on an equal basis streets, vulytsia Nezalezhnosti (yes, there you are lucky, you will come across the green light for a revival of liberal capital- with men. But what if a woman prefers to is an Independence Street or boulevard in weavers who come in from the mountain ism, no longer threatened by the angry stay at home and care for her children every city and town). villages on weekends with their textiles. masses of the dispossessed. One must and her household? Should the economic The theater is a gem in itself, and the And now you’re in Kosiv. Start out at remember the conditions that made system support this option? Should she two-story ceramic wall in the main hall the Kosiv branch of the Museum of Hutsul Marxist socialism so popular in the first be compensated for her domestic work? made of individual story bas relief tiles is Art at 55 Independence St., – a truly ele- place – and continue to do so in some Does a private corporation only have a fascinating. There are folk tale characters, gant museum. In the summer, it is a treat countries. When the USSR fell in 1991, duty to enrich its stockholders – or does animals, song images, and even some sight to see these works by the graduates of the one astute observer commented: it also have duties to its employees, the gags re Soviet officials (there was one Kosiv State Institute of Applied and “The Marxist solution has failed, but local community and the general public? called Baran, and there he is, cast in clay). Decorative Arts. It is amazing how the stu- the realities of marginalization and Privatization of state-owned enterpris- Truly a memorable work of art. It would dents incorporate traditional folk motifs exploitation remain in the world, espe- es is a major issue in post-Soviet coun- be good to see an album about the wall and methods into contemporary works. cially the Third World, as does the reality tries. Western advisers rightly insist that and the stories of the individual tiles. The A floor below is the not-to-be-missed of human alienation, especially in the it be transparent. Some Ukrainians are best folk artists of the region worked on museum of the UPA (Ukrainian Insurgent more advanced countries. …Vast multi- alarmed when these enterprises fall into the wooden furniture, the woven drapery, Army) of the Carpathian region. Not to be tudes are still living in conditions of great the hands of domestic oligarchs or the glass lighting, the ornate staircase and missed. They have done a remarkable job material and moral poverty. The collapse Russian investors. What kinds of restric- the tiles. in depicting the life, work, and battles of of the Communist system in so many tions on privatization are legitimate? Is The Nadiya Hotel has been completely the UPA soldiers – there is even a repro- countries certainly removes an obstacle privatization always desirable? renovated, with shops, a nice restaurant duction of a “kryivka,” a hideout under- to facing these problems in an appropri- Which is a better socio-economic prin- and a nightclub. The breakfast spread ground dwelling. This museum gratefully ate and realistic way, but it is not enough ciple, competition or cooperation? In the sometimes includes onion “pliatsky” – accepts donations of funds and of books to bring about their solution. Indeed, 1920s and 1930s, the cooperative move- “tsybulianyky” – not to be missed. The on the UPA from the West. there is a risk that a radical capitalistic ment thrived in Polish-ruled western park behind the hotel and theater was once For some serious selective shopping, go ideology could spread which refuses even Ukraine and spread to Canada. a cemetery, until being bulldozed during down the steep lane behind the museums to consider these problems, in the a priori Cooperatives remain popular in many Soviet times. Some graves were spared; all to Stepan Bandera Street. Here you’ll find belief that any attempt to solve them is countries. Why not in Ukraine? were renewed, including some of the very many shops and kiosks with the actu- doomed to failure, and which blindly Poverty is a fact of life in developed Sichovi Striltsi, and two or three art nove- al folk artists selling their works – repro- entrusts their solution to the free develop- countries as varied as Ukraine and the au monuments. ductions of zgardy, unique pottery (lovely ment of market forces.” United States. Is it enough to plug the If you continue along Independent tiles) and other fine pieces. Buy here These are not the words of some lefty gaps in the economy through taxation, Street you will enter the pedestrian mall. before going to the Yaremche bazaar, socialist. They are from Soviet social benefits and charity, or must it be For about five or six blocks, you can stroll which has turned into a generic thing, with Communism’s arch-enemy – Pope John fundamentally reformed? As Martin down this beautiful promenade at your lei- each kiosk selling the same items (includ- Paul II (Centesimus Annus, No. 42). Luther King Jr. said, “True compassion is sure. There are shops of all varieties along ing some from China!), although once in a Today, the “free development of mar- more than flinging a coin to a beggar; it the sides, as well as many outdoor cafes. while you’ll find something unique. ket forces” continues to aggravate eco- comes to see that an edifice which pro- Book, jewelry, clothing, souvenir and chil- The Kombinat is an artists’ cooperative nomic inequality, contributing to mass duces beggars needs restructuring.” dren’s shops, and banks, abound. Then where carvers, weavers, and potters work. migration, cultural dislocation and politi- Must society be divided horizontally there is the popular ice cream vendor and It is fascinating to watch a clump of local cal extremism. If the alienated masses no into warring classes, or can it be orga- the stationery store that also has a good clay transformed into a Hutsul vase or pot. longer find an outlet in communism, now nized vertically through cooperating bod- selection of Ukrainian stamps. When you If the kilns are not full and firing, you can they turn to Islamism and other radical ies? The “corporatist” school of econom- need a rest, the Slovan restaurant and café even walk into the room-sized ovens. The movements. As in Europe in 1848, the ic thought, popular in the inter-war peri- on Shukhevych Street, a cross-street, is the selection of Hutsul pottery is wonderful – string of revolutions in the Islamic world od, held that class conflict could be over- perfect spot for refreshment. and you buy directly from the potters. Just reveals the pent-up discontent of the dis- come if associations of workers, employ- I still do not understand what has hap- remember that the pottery is porous, i.e., possessed. To Americans, the threat of ers and professionals participated directly pened to the city name. Ivano-Frankivsk is fragile, and heavy (especially the larger communism has been replaced by the in government. Is this model worth not- so awkward, with that hard ending. And it tiles). menace of “global terrorism.” But these ing today? was not always so. The original – Ivano- And don’t forget to visit the Kosiv phenomena have some common roots, Must capital and the means of produc- Frankivske – makes grammatical sense, Bazaar, actually in the nearby village of which have never been adequately tion be separate from labor? Does the but the previous regime’s mentality had Smodna, on Thursdays and Saturdays. Just addressed. independent producer, such as the indi- warped everything, including language. follow the pedestrians, cars, and horse- Ukrainians are not immune to these vidual farmer and the small entrepreneur, In Kolomyia (which is actually in drawn carts. You can find everything from processes. They are sometimes told that have a future? Must workers serve enti- Pokuttia and not really the Hutsul region), sunflower seeds and books to live pigs and the only alternative to a Russian-style ties they neither own nor control? Even there are two museums that should not be sheep, from machine parts to exquisite state-managed economy, or a robber-bar- large enterprises can be owned and man- missed: the Pysanka Museum and the pottery and woodcarving. The folk artists on oligarchy, is Western-style free-market aged by their workers, through employee National Museum of Hutsulschyna and have their own fenced-in enclave within capitalism. Yet an economy dominated by stockholding plans (as in some U.S. com- Pokuttia Folk Art. You won’t want to the bazaar. I suggest you first walk around corporate interests with weak internation- panies) and co-determination, where leave! Of course, there are gift shops in the whole folk art market once or twice, al regulation, which squeeze out the indi- workers participate in management (as in each. You can tell that the curators – who and then start buying – right from the mas- vidual producer (whether a family farmer Germany). ters. are also the guides – really know and love or a small business entrepreneur), is hard- As a participant in the global econom- You will find Vasyl Shvets and his fam- their museum. ly free. America’s consumerist economy ic system, does Ukraine work towards a ily (all recognized potters), Mykola Hanna Vintoniak’s shop is across the may suit us, but it is not a rational pre- just order in which poor nations are Hrepiniak and his son (master woodcarv- street from the Hutsul and Pokuttia muse- scription for the world. As Leo Horrigan allowed to develop balanced, sustainable ers who do fine inlaid work), Roman um, chock full of antique and contempo- of the Johns Hopkins Center for a economies? Or does it collaborate in their Mytskan (pottery and fine clay/stone bead rary costumes, embroidery, weaving, fine Livable Future has put it, “American con- systematic exploitation? necklaces that can pass for “korali”), and tapestries, woodcarving – all the Hutsul sumerism is about buying things we don’t Finally, what is the purpose of eco- so many others. stuff. She is the nationally acclaimed mas- need, with money we don’t have, to nomic activity? To get as rich as possi- The Vodohray restaurant, on the banks ter weaver who creates fine woven cloth- impress friends we don’t have time for.” ble? To produce as much as possible? Or of the Huk river, is elegantly decorated in ing with folk costume inspiration. Yet that is the kind of economy that something else? A national economic pol- Hutsul folk art and serves local dishes, Almost hidden next door to the neo-liberal Western advisors are prescrib- icy that does not begin by answering such including banush (kulesha and bryndzia), Vintoniak shop is Skrynia, which is full of questions is not likely to succeed. which takes a few spoonfuls to get used to ing for Ukraine. It may be the best exist- Hutsul antiques. I found some Venetian – and then you love it! ing alternative, but is it adequate? Before beads, traditional in Hutsul necklaces, and we attempt an answer, we should ask Andrew Sorokowski can be reached at a strand of dukaty. (Continued on page 10) some preliminary questions about eco- [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29 “Constructions and Neoconstructions” by Ron Kostyniuk at UIMA

Ron Kostyniuk’s “Relief Structure, Ron Kostyniuk’s “Relief Structure, Oblique Series,” 1972. Winged Form Series,” 1972. by Oksana Fedoruk-Terleckyj The exhibition, which is on view through August 14, presented Mr. CHICAGO – The opening of an exhib- Kostyniuk’s “Relief Structure Series” of it by world-renowned Ukrainian geometric compositions created with Canadian artist Ron Kostyniuk took place sprayed enamel paint on a substrate of on Friday, June 17, here at the Ukrainian either polyvinyl chloride, or Plexiglas. Institute of Modern Art. Works by Mr. Kostyniuk can be described as “neo-constructivist’s inter- pretations” of natural forms generated by the personal associations of the artist’s consciousness. In fact, all his “Relief Structure” compositions act as a comple- ment to simple geometric forms; they also may exist in the form of a hidden symbol. An important feature of Mr. Kostyniuk’s works is the interlocking of horizontal and vertical lines that create a living and dynamic vibration. In addition, a significant role is played by the con- trasting bright colors that highlight Mr. Kostyniuk’s artistic language. Mr. Kostyniuk has exhibited his art in Greece, Germany, India, Holland, the United States, Canada and other coun- tries. Many of his works are in museums Artist Ron Kostyniuk. and private collections.

Kolomayets retrospective exhibit continues through July 24 CHICAGO – Anatole Kolomayets, an artist well established in Chicago and within the international community, pres- ents a selection of oil paintings in “Anatole Kolomayets: A Retrospective” which opened on July 1 here at the Ukrainian National Museum. Viewers have an opportunity to see the complex, influential and deeply moving body of work shown in this exhibit. Mr. Kolomayets’s style blends both his Ukrainian heritage and his artistic train- ing in Europe. Mr. Kolomayets was born in Ukraine in 1927. He received his training at St. Luke’s Institute (1948-1952) and at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts (1952- 1953), both in Leige, Belgium. Since coming to the United States in 1953, he has resided in Chicago. More than 400 of the artist’s works are in numerous private “Kaleidoscope” by Anatole Kolomayets. collections and galleries in Argentina, Australia, Belgium, England, France, the co-founders in 1954 of the Ukrainian United States, Canada and Ukraine. He Artist’s Group Monolith of Chicago. This was awarded the prestigious title of is the artist’s 38th solo exhibition. Merited Artist of Ukraine in 2007, The Ukrainian National Museum is The artist has had one-man exhibits in located at 2249 W. Superior St., Chicago, Chicago, Detroit, Cleveland, Washington, IL 60612; telephone, 312-421-8020. Philadelphia, Toronto, New York, Los Museum hours are Thursday Angeles and Denver. He was one of the through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. No.29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 9 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29 Ukrainian dancers perform at festival on National Mall

by Francesca Licari

WASHINGTON – The 45th annual Smithsonian Folk Life Festival this year welcomed the Opika Performance Group from Ukraine to the National Mall in Washington. The festival is an annual event to showcase different cultures and regions of the world. The mall is divided into three to five sections, each offering music, dancing, crafts, food and more from a featured region, culture, or orga- nization. This year’s festival began June 30 and featured: the Peace Corps, Columbia, and Rhythm and Blues. The Peace Corps was honored at the festival this year to cele- brate its 50th anniversary. The designated Francesca Licari area of the festival included representa- The Opika troupe from the Zakarpattia region of Ukaine performs at the Folk Life Festival in Washington, which this year tives and performances from many coun- celebrated the 50th anniversary of the Peace Corps. tries where Peace Corps volunteers are sent, including Ukraine, Georgia, tiple songs and switched between received generous donations to make new young people from both the orphanage Guatemala, the Philippines and others. Ukrainian, Russian and Roma to high- costumes for the performers. A total of and the community, brought together to The Ukrainian dancers were invited to light some of the cultures found in the $2,500 was raised with contributions from share in and uphold their heritage. All the be part of the Peace Corps section of the Zakarpattia region. the Chadbourne & Parke Ukraine law firm, participants hold, or are pursuing, college festival since Ukraine is one of the larg- Two of the songs they sang were: The Washington Group Cultural Fund, the degrees – a first in the history of the est recipients of Peace Corps volunteers. “Misyats Na Nebi” (Moon in the Sky) Ukrainian American Coordinating Council group – and two are working on their The members included nine performers and “Vysyt Yabluko” (Hanging Apple). and the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council. masters. Two members have also started ranging in age from 18 to 30 from Two of the members provided most of The Opika Performance Group, a part of their own non-profits to preserve Roma Perchyn, Ukraine, a small town near the the music on bayan (an accordion) and the Opika Charitable Foundation, was culture and help street children. border with Slovakia. guitar. founded in 2000 by Iryna Sydakova, a The group completed its engagement The performances at the World Stage The show concluded with lively music teacher at the Perechyn orphanage. with the Folk Life Festival on July 11, the opened with the Czardash, a Hungarian Romani (gypsy) dancing and some audi- Opika, which means “guardianship” in last day of the festival, but not before folk dance, and a skit to introduce Shelia ence participation. Ukrainian, is an appropriate name for the giving a special performance for Slemp, the Peace Corps volunteer who All the performers were adorned in foundation as it supports orphans, children Ambassador Olexander Motsyk at the lived in their town for three years and beautiful costumes thanks to support from of boarding schools and children with diffi- Ukrainian Embassy. After Washington, escorted the group to the U.S. The the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council. The cult home lives in the area. the group was to visit New York City for group sang mul- USUBC organized a fund-raiser that The members of the group include a few days before returning to Ukraine.

Yaro Bihun Yaro Bihun Members of the Ukrainian group present a cooking demonstration. Children at the festival enjoy Opika’s performance.

of the road) is one of the places for wool “zakuska” of garlic and “salo” is some- block or so away from the fortress, and is Enjoying... items, including “lizhnyky” (those shaggy thing else. The establishment does not take a hub of activity, especially on weekends blankets). A new thing is saucy wool pil- itself seriously – at least that’s the premise. during wedding season. It’s fun to watch (Continued from page 7) lows, shaped like breasts. Sheepskins in The restaurant in the Ternopil Hotel the bridal parties from the city stroll natural shades are abundant, but do be (on the lake) serves good food, and their through the fortress for photos (of course, In Yaremche, a meal at the careful of “eau de mutton” – some are not baking is delicious. the brides are in their stilettos). Hutsulschyna restaurant is a must. It’s always cured properly. I know from expe- The small two-block promenade near The owner of Ksenia surprised me a like dining in a Hutsul museum. The wild rience, when my hotel room reeked of the hotel is a patio delight, with restaurants few years ago by telling me that it was mushroom dishes are delicious. mutton for the rest of my tour. on either side – great for dining and peo- because of me that they expanded their Afterwards, walk carefully down the Go to Polianytsia and the Bukovel ski ple-watching. But if you don’t get there little restaurant back in the mid-1990s. stone staircase and across the wooden resort even in summer – the place is early, you’ll be disappointed. We had stopped there for lunch, and I had bridge over the very young and boister- amazing. Few of us could afford the ski- A few hours’ drive through the beautiful mentioned that they should have a hotel ous Prut River to the market. ing and the accommodations, but a ride countryside to the southeast will get you to here, because it is too far to drive from There are many kiosks full of embroi- on the ski lift to view the mountains is Kamianets’-Podilsky, a very historic and Ternopil. Well, they listened, and the dery, woodcarving and all kinds of souve- within our reach. They really are the syni geologically and architecturally fascinating place is very large and successful. She nirs from the ridiculous to the sublime. Karpaty (blue Carpathians), as the song city. The fortress is something else. Do showed me a newspaper interview, in Inspect carefully before you buy. I always lyrics note. take the tour. The gift shop within the for- which she credits “Orysia from Canada” get the hand-carved spatulas made from Ternopil is not on the same route, but tress carries unique pottery, art and the tra- for their establishment. local wood. They are inexpensive and very the drive through Pokuttia and Podillia is ditional Ukrainian dolls called “motanky.” This is a quick tour – I know I missed useful (really “gourmet”). Necklaces in beautiful. There is a fairly new delightful The Pid Bramoyu restaurant should many places. But now you have some- various natural shades of local wood, from Ukrainian-style Gaudi-esque restaurant, not be missed – you sit either within the off-white through yellow and green to Stary Mlyn (Old Mill), on Brodivska three-meter walls or on the “balcony” of thing to start with. The rest of the journey brown and grey are pretty, but just be care- Street. This is a three-story building on the the precipice, with the Smotrych River so is up to you. ful the beads are natural and not dyed. site of a real old water mill. It is folk-tale far below. They serve both Ukrainian and Yablunytsia, on the continental divide fantasy with a twist – humor, exaggeration, Armenian dishes. Orysia Tracz may be contacted at (Zakarpattia begins at the downward slope and fine food and entertainment. And the The Ksenia Hotel and Restaurant is a [email protected]. No.29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 11

A golden cross is erected on the site of the soon-to-be Roma Hadzewycz built church. Clergy (from left) during the service: the Revs. Taras Svirchuk, Roman Mirchuk and Leo Goldade. Whippany parish breaks ground for new church

Parishioners hold flags and church banners during the blessing of the site for the new St. John the Baptist Children line up for their turn to break ground at Ukrainian Catholic Church. the site of the new church.

WHIPPANY, N.J. – Parishioners of St. John the that “because of the devotion of our parishioners, our * * * Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church celebrated the dream will become reality.” In other news from the parish, on Sunday, July 3, the groundbreaking for their new church on Sunday, June Children of the parish were invited to turn the first parish bulletin announced the names of new parish trust- 26, their parish feast day. shovels of earth in a symbolic act that spoke of the ees and committee members. After the 11 a.m. divine liturgy, clergy and faithful future of this 220-member parish. Dr. Roksolana Leshchuk and Taras Sochan were processed from the parish’s temporary church, located After the groundbreaking, parishioners entered the selected to replace parish trustees Orest Kucyna and Ihor inside the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New main hall of the UACCNJ, where they enjoyed a lun- Lodziuk, who left their positions after many years of Jersey (UACCNJ), to the site of the future church, cheon that was dedicated to two special anniversaries: service. designed by architect Taras Dobusz. the 90th anniversary of St. John’s Parish and the 35th The new members of the Parish Council are: Alex Three priests – the Rt. Rev. Mitred Protopresbyter anniversary of their pastor’s ordination into the priest- Danyluk, Vasyl Gavrysh, Andrew Lysiak, Olha Maryn, Roman Mirchuk (pastor), the Rev. Leo Goldade, OSBM hood. Jaroslava Mulyk and Marta Popovich. (of Glen Cove, N.Y.) and the Rev. Taras Svirchuk, CSsR Entertainment was provided by pianist Laryssa Krupa The members of the Building Committee are: Ihor (of Newark, N.J.) – officiated at the blessing of the site, Slobodyanik, the Iskra Ukrainian Dance Academy, the Mandicz, Richard Arturi, Myron Bytz, Mr. Kucyna and where a golden cross was erected to mark the spot where parish choir and cantor Oksana Telepko, as well as sever- Serhiy Parfenyuk. construction of the new church is scheduled to begin in al children of the parish who recited poems. In addition, St. John the Baptist Ukrainian Catholic Church is September. there was a slide show presenting the history of the par- located at 60 N. Jefferson Road, Whippany, NJ 07981; The Rev. Mirchuk underscored during the ceremonies ish and honoring the Rev. Mirchuk on his anniversary. telephone, 973-887-3616

Parishioners carry the golden cross that was installed on the building site. Faithful during the service at the site of the new church. Seen in the background is a In the foreground, Roksolana Leshchuk, a parish trustee, holds the Gospel. portion of the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29 No.29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 13

FCConnection-Ukraina.com FC Connection-Ukraina gives chase. FC Connection-Ukraina, Men’s Over-35 division winners. FC Connection-Ukraina wins 16th Great Lakes Cup

FC Connection-Ukraina follows up for the winning goal. A Chicago rivalry: FC Connection-Ukraina versus Chicago Lions SC in the final.

by Taras Jaworsky The Men’s Open division included soccer teams from: tory. Prior Chicago-area host teams included Wings SC Buffalo FC Ukraina, Chicago FC Connection-Ukraina, and Lions SC. YORKVILE, Ill. – The 16th annual Great Lakes Cup Chicago UAYA (Ukrainian American Youth Association) The Great Lakes Cup committee, chaired by Mr. (GLC) soccer tournament was held in the tiny western Wings SC (Sports Club), Chicago Lions SC, Cleveland Tretyak, met weekly for three months in preparing for Chicago suburb of Yorkville on May 28-29. This year SC Nova, Detroit USC (Ukrainian Sports Club) this tournament and did an outstanding job as hosts, the event was hosted by Football Club (FC) Connection- Chernyk, Toronto Diaspora, Toronto Ukraina SA (Sports once again showing Chicago’s hospitality. Ukraina, founded in 1997. Association), and Toronto United. The Great Lakes Cup originated in 1995 when Vlodko Opening ceremonies for the GLC were held Saturday The championship game of the Men’s Open, played Hnatiuk of Detroit’s USC Chernyk proposed the idea of at 1 p.m., following morning group play. Roman on Sunday afternoon, was a repeat of the final from five a soccer tournament to Lev Holubec of Cleveland’s Tretyak, president of FC Connection-Ukraina, greeted years prior when it was Chicago Wings SC versus FC Ukrainian American Sports Club Lviv and Mr. Lypka and thanked the teams and their supporters for traveling Chicago Connection-Ukraina. Then, the victory went to from Toronto’s Ukraina SA. These three men became the to Chicago. Blessings were given by the Rev. Ivan Chicago Wings SC. This time, FC Connection-Ukraina founders of the Great Lakes Cup, which invites all North Boyarchuk, followed by greetings from Kostiantyn emerged as the champion with a 2-1 victory. American Ukrainian clubs to participate in a soccer tour- Kudryk, the Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago; The Men’s Over-35 division included teams from: nament during the Memorial Day weekend. Irenaeus Isajiw, president of the Ukrainian Sports Chicago Connection-Ukraina, Chicago Lions, Chicago The host committee, Chicago FC Connection- Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK); Vitali Ukraina, Cleveland Nova, Detroit Hoverla, Toronto Ukraina, under the leadership of Mr. Tretyak, extended a Kutnyk of Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Slavutych and Toronto Ukraina. special thank-you to all the sponsors of the 2011 Great Credit Union; and Bohdan Lypka, one of the founding In the final game of the Men’s Over-35 division, the Lakes Cup. Thanks and best wishes were also extended members of the Great Lakes Cup. Chicago Connection-Ukraina defeated the Chicago to all the players, participants, match officials, volunteers The second half of the day’s soccer began after the Lions 3-1. and family members who worked so hard in making the opening ceremonies. The tournament lived up to its title Chicago FC Connection-Ukraina now joins an elite 2011 Great Lakes Cup soccer tournament so successful. “Great Lakes” as heavy rains soaked the fields, creating group, having won both men’s divisions at the same Special thanks were extended to USCAK President small lakes for the remainder of the day and well into tournament. Isajiw, who attended the tournament – the first time in Sunday. This year’s outstanding players of the Great Lakes the history of the GLC that an USCAK president attend- Though the rains were dampening, the Ukrainian spir- Cup were: ed – and to USCAK for donating two permanent tro- it was sunny and the games went on with a few delays • Men’s Open – Nick Kulas (Chicago Wings SC) phies for the tournament. (For 15 years the GLC had due to lightning in the area. • Outstanding Goalie Men’s Open – Stepan Dehot featured traveling trophies for the winning teams in each The spirits couldn’t have been any sunnier for (FC Connection-Ukraina) division.) Chicago at the end of the tournament as the finalists for • Men’s Over-35 – Robert Stein (FC Connection- The 17th Great Lakes Cup will be held next year in both groups were hometown teams. Ukraina) Buffalo, N.Y., hosted by FC Ukraina. For more informa- This year’s tournament comprised 16 teams compet- This year marked the third time the city of Chicago tion, readers should contact Yuri Darmograi, 716-830- ing in two divisions: Men’s Open and Men’s Over-35. has hosted the Great Lakes Cup in the cup’s 16-year his- 4567 or [email protected].

Consul General of Ukraine in Chicago Konstantyn Kudryk (left) greets the players; with him are Taras Jaworsky (center), vice-president for the Midwest U.S. of the Ukrainian Sports Federation of the U.S.A. and Canada (USCAK), and Irenaeus Isajiw, president of the USCAK. FC Connection-Ukraina players celebrate with champagne. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29

the group took place in Strasbourg, Cabinet approves EU integration plan condition. The cause of the fire is being NEWSBRIEFS... France, on July 5 and priorities of inter- investigated. According to initial reports, parliamentary cooperation between KYIV – The Cabinet of Ministers of the tragedy could have been triggered (Continued from page 2) Ukraine and the European Union were Ukraine has approved a plan of priority because of the careless handling of fire. determined. According to Mr. Kinakh, measures for 2011 regarding Ukraine’s The Cabinet of Ministers has set up a groups to draft a law on elections on a European Choice and a group of parlia- integration into the European Union, the commission to investigate the cause of proportional basis with open lists, to mon- mentarians will cooperate in adapting government’s press service reported on the tragedy; the commission is headed by itor the electoral process and oppose falsi- Ukrainian legislation and standards of liv- July 4. The document was drafted in Vice Prime Minister and Social Policy fications. (Ukrinform) ing to EU requirements, as well as work order to systematize the work of execu- Minister Sergey Tigipko. (Ukrinform) toward the completion of negotiations on tive government agencies on the imple- Ukraine support group in EuroParliament mentation of reforms in Ukraine to deep- an association agreement and free trade RFE/RL journalists in Belarus arrested en the country’s cooperation with the KYIV – A group to support Ukraine’s area between Ukraine and the EU. Within European Union. The plan foresees the MINSK, Belarus – One journalist for Eurointegration was set up in the the framework of interparliamentary continuation of talks on the creation of a Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty was European Parliament; it includes repre- cooperation, a joint experts’ group will be free trade area between Ukraine and the arrested and another had her video cam- sentatives of all the factions of European also set up to work on the development EU, taking into account national interests; era confiscated as security forces in parties. European Deputy Pawel Zalewski and realization of the National Program the drafting of a number of legal acts, Belarus conducted what an RFE/RL jour- of Poland was appointed as group coordi- on Ukraine’s preparation for EU associate including a draft government resolution nalist described as an “unprecedented” nator, said Ukrainian National Deputy membership, and harmonization of on an action plan for the implementation crackdown on July 3 while hundreds took Anatolii Kinakh, who in March initiated Ukrainian economic, political and legal in 2011 of a national program for bring- to the streets in nationwide protests the creation of the interfaction deputies’ systems with European norms. The next ing Ukrainian legislation into line with against President Alyaksandr association in the Verkhovna Rada called joint meeting of European Choice with a EU standards; a bill of amendments to the Lukashenka’s government. “I’ve never European Choice. As the deputy’s press group of European deputies will be held law of Ukraine on the judicial system and witnessed anything like this in Minsk in service notes, the constituent meeting of this autumn in Kyiv. (Ukrinform) the status of judges, taking into account all the demonstrations I’ve covered,” said the conclusions of the Venice Halina Abakunchyk, a journalist for RFE/ Commission; a bill on the ratification of a RL’s Belarus Service, Radio Svaboda, memorandum of understanding between whose camera was taken by police before Ukraine and the EU; and a loan agree- she swiped it back. She reported that pro- ment between Ukraine (as a borrower), testers were being “snatched up by TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x3040 the National Bank of Ukraine (as an agent unknown people in plain clothes,” forced or e-mail [email protected] of the borrower) and the EU (as a credi- into riot police vehicles and taken away. tor) on the receipt by Ukraine of macro- Other Radio Svaboda freelancers and financial assistance from the EU; as well stringers, one of whom had her camera SERVICES PROFESSIONALS as a bill on the protection of economic lens smashed during a scuffle with riot information and several other documents. police, were detained during the sweep. The government hopes that adoption of Radio Svaboda correspondent Mikhal the plan will ensure continuity of work in Karnievich was detained in Hrodna, then the field of European integration and cre- released. He stood trial on July 11, was ate prerequisites for the implementation found guilty of taking part in an illegal of the future association agreement protest and fined the equivalent of about between Ukraine and the EU. In June, $200. According to Mr. Karnievich, the while speaking to deputies of the testimony against him at the trial was pre- Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of sented by a policeman whom he had Europe (PACE), President Viktor never seen before. “He wasn’t sure if he Yanukovych said that European integra- had detained me; he only said that my tion remains an unchanged priority in face was familiar,” Mr. Karnievich said Ukraine’s foreign policy. (Ukrinform) after the verdict. “He couldn’t recall, however, what I was dressed in or where Children poisoned in Bulgaria it was precisely that he had arrested me. Karpaty Construction Company Nor could he explain when and how he All work, large or small: complete home KYIV – According to information issued the arrest report.” Mr. Karnievich renovations, bathrooms, basements, received from the Embassy of Ukraine to is appealing his sentence. Rights activists roofs, masinry work, exterior and the Republic of Bulgaria, on July 11 this said that Belarus has convicted at least interior painting. Call Vasili Cholak: year nearly 40 children – including 10 140 people in Minsk and other cities. 718-392-0138; cell 347-515-5437. from Ukraine – were taken to the infec- Some protesters were given sentences of tious diseases ward of the Burgas central between two and 15 days of imprison- regional hospital with symptoms of gas- ment for “hooliganism” and “participa- PROFESSIONALS troenterocolitis syndrome. The НІНА БІЛЬЧУК tion in an unsanctioned demonstration,” Department of Information Policy of while others escaped jail but received Професійний продавець Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs забезпечення УНС fines. About 200 more cases are pending reported that doctors said the children throughout the country. The protests NINA BILCHUK brought to the hospital received the nec- Licensed Agent were initiated by the Internet-based oppo- essary medical care and their health was Ukrainian National Ass’n., Inc. sition group Revolution Through the stable. Local services of sanitary and epi- 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054 Social Network, which called on people demic control admit that the poisoning to take part in peaceful hand-clapping Tel.: (973) 292-9800 (Ext. 3025) • Fax: (973) 292-0900 occurred due to the poor state of potable e-mail: [email protected] gatherings on July 3 to mark Belarus’s water in the hotel Kiten, where about 500 Independence Day. At the same time that guests from various countries were stay- Radio Svaboda was posting protest cover- ing. Examinations were being carried out age to its website, it and all RFE/RL web- to find and identify the pathogens. By sites were affected by a suspected distrib- July 12 all the Ukrainian children were uted denial of service (DDoS) attack, discharged from the hospital, said although service was quickly restored. In Ukrainian Foreign Affairs Ministry 2008, Radio Svaboda’s and RFE/RL’s spokesman Oleksander Dykusarov. “The websites were targets of a similar attack Ukrainian Embassy [in Bulgaria] is con- during coverage of an opposition protest tinuing to check reports about whether the in Belarus. “We can’t say definitively FOR SALE competent services in Bulgaria are con- who was responsible for the attack on our ducting a comprehensive inspection of website, but this is the second time our living conditions, nutrition, including san- site has been targeted while we were pro- Ukrainian Village itary and epidemiological conditions, at a viding coverage of protests,” said Radio hotel complex in the city of Kiten,” he Center unit #32, 1 bedroom, LR, Svaboda Director Alexander added. (Ukrinform, Interfax-Ukraine) Lukashuk. (RFE/RL) DR & deck. $80,000.00 or B/O Fire at home for elderly kills 16 Tel. 732-819-0324 OSCE concerned about violence in Belarus KYIV – Sixteen people died in the vil- VILNIUS, Lithuania – OSCE lage of Bile, Dubrovytsia district of the Chairperson-in-Office Audronius OPPORTUNITIES Rivne region, early on Sunday, July 10, Ažubalis, who is Lithaania’s foreign min- after a fire broke out in a state facility for ister, on July 5 expressed strong concern the elderly, the press service of the and regret over continued violence by the Earn extra income! Ukrainian Emergencies Ministry report- Belarusian authorities against their fellow ed. Twenty-five elderly people and two The Ukrainian Weekly is looking citizens who intended to exercise their staff members were in the building when civil liberties and hold peaceful public Run your advertisement here, for advertising sales agents. the fire broke out. Firefighters contained in The Ukrainian Weekly’s For additional information contact demonstrations. “I urge the Belarusian Maria Oscislawski, Advertising Manager, the fire within 40 minutes and then extin- government to release those detained, and CLASSIFIEDS section. The Ukrainian Weekly, 973-292-9800, ext 3040. guished the blaze. Three victims, includ- ing two staff members, were in serious (Continued on page 15) No.29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 15

Ukrainian sites on UNESCO’s World NEWSBRIEFS... Heritage List are the St. Sophia Cathedral in Kyiv, the Kyivan Caves (Continued from page 14) Monastery and Lviv’s historic center. (Ukrinform) further refrain from using violence against peaceful citizens and ensure respect for Orlyk monument unveiled in Kyiv fundamental human rights and freedoms,” It is with great sorrow that we announce Mr. Ažubalis said. (Organization for KYIV – A monument to Hetman Pylyp the passing into eternity on July 2, 2011, at the age of 87 Security and Cooperation in Europe) Orlyk, the author of the first Ukrainian of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother Constitution of 1710, was unveiled in Yanukovych greets Obama on July 4 Kyiv on June 24. The unveiling of the monument is the dedicated to the 15th Feodosja Neboshynsky KYIV – President Viktor Yanukovych anniversary of the Constitution of of Ukraine on July 4 congratulated U.S. Ukraine. The monument consists of the neé Velykodna President Barack Obama on figure of hetman signing the Constitution Independence Day. “I am convinced that and a vertical decorative heraldic compo- She was born June 9, 1924 in Dnipropetrovsk, Ukraine. the friendly relations between Ukraine sition depicting the elements of weapons, Funeral Services were held on July 9, 2011 at St. Andrew’s Memorial and the United States will continue fruit- art, and nationhood. (Ukrinform) Church in S. Bound Brook, NJ, followed by internment at St. Andrew’s fully developing in the spirit of mutual Memorial Cemetery. She was the loving wife of the late Serge Neboshynsky. understanding, constructive cooperation Pylyp Orlyk monument in Sweden She is survived by those who cherish her memory. and strategic partnership,” reads the mes- Sons Leonid Nebons sage of greetings posted on the official KYIV – A monument to Hetman Pylyp Walter Neboshynsky, along with his wife, Jane website of the Ukrainian president. “We Orlyk, author of the first Ukrainian Constitution of 1710, was unveiled in Grandchildren appreciate the significant contribution of Andrew Neboshynsky your country to overcoming the Sweden on June 29 in observance of the 15th anniversary of the Constitution of Caroline Hoak (neé Nebons) Chornobyl accident consequences,” Mr. Nicholas Neboshynsky Yanukovych said. The Ukrainian presi- Ukraine. Orlyk (1672-1742) had knowl- edge of history, philosophy, poetry, rheto- Christopher Nebons dent also wished the U.S. president good Christopher Neboshynsky health and success in his responsible state ric and theological sciences. In addition to the Ukrainian language, he had a good Lara Napoli (neé Neboshynsky) activities, and he wished the people of the command of the Bulgarian, Polish, Courtney Nebons United States peace, wealth and prosperi- German, Latin and Swedish languages. Great-grandchildren ty. (Ukrinform) “Pacts and the Constitution of Rights and Anastasia Neboshynsky Aiden Neboshynsky PACE: Ukraine needs unified election code Freedoms of Zaporizhia Forces,” or the so-called Orlyk Constitution is a unique Matthew Neboshynsky KYIV – The Parliamentary Assembly document, that is cited by researchers as Gavin Neboshynsky of the Council of Europe (PACE) has one of the world’s first democratic consti- and extended family members in Rostov, Taganrog and Kyiv, Ukraine. called on Ukraine to adopt a unified elec- tutions. (Ukrinform) tion code as soon as possible and strengthen the role of parliamentary over- Constitutional Assembly needs three years sight over the activities of the executive. KYIV – The Constitutional Assembly This was stated in a PACE resolution on will need about three years for the prepa- the results of monitoring by member- ration of amendments to the Constitution countries of their commitments to the of Ukraine. This opinion was expressed at Council of Europe, which was passed in a press conference on June 21 by chair- Strasbourg, France, on June 22. The mon- man of the experts’ group on preparation itoring was conducted from June 2010 to It is with the deepest sorrow that we announce of the concept of the Constitutional the death on July 9, 2011 of our beloved May of this year, PACE’s website report- Assembly, Leonid Kravchuk. “We can ed. With respect to elections and political write the Constitution in a short period. Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt pluralism, PACE urged the Ukrainian But its coordination will take much time. Parliament “to adopt, without further I believe no less than two, two and a half delay, a unified election code in accor- Maria V. Motyl or perhaps three years,” said the former born December 22, 1914 in Fall River, Massachusetts. dance with the political commitment president of Ukraine. He said that provi- undertaken by the authorities.” The reso- sions of the new wording of the funda- Children – Maria and Alexander lution says that the Ukrainian president mental law, which concern the state order, Granddaughter – Katya and her mother, Irena should enact the document. With a view human rights and freedoms, and distribu- to strengthening the role of Parliament Sister – Stefania Humeniuk tion of power among branches of govern- Son-in-law – Joseph Laraia and the opposition, PACE called on ment, will be submitted for public discus- Ukraine’s authorities to introduce amend- sion. In addition, the Constitutional The Hewko, Yarema, Boychuk, Vishchuk, Hrobelko, Drevnyak, ments to the Constitution of Ukraine to Assembly will initiate an all-Ukrainian Saucha, Mudretzkyj, Mykhaylyshyn, and Laraia families. strengthen the supervisory function of the referendum for approval of amendments Verkhovna Rada regarding the executive to the Constitution. (Ukrinform) branch. (Ukrinform) Akhmetov’s doubts on being deputy Chernivtsi landmark on World Heritage List KYIV – A national deputy from the KYIV – During the 35th session of the Party of Regions, Ukraine’s wealthiest World Heritage Committee of UNESCO, citizen, Rinat Akhmetov, has said that he which took place on June 28, the resi- will decide whether it is worth it for him dence of Bukovynian and Dalmatian to run for the Verkhovna Rada during metropolitans in Chernivtsi was inscribed next parliamentary elections of 2012, З глибоким смутком повідомляємо рідних, on UNESCO’s World Heritage List. Built President of Ukraine Viktor Yanukovych приятелів і знайомих, що 20 червня 2011 р. between 1864 and 1882 by Czech archi- shared this information on June 29 in an відійшов у Божу вічність, на 89 році життя, tect Josef Hlavka, the residence repre- interview with the Ukrainian mass media. наш найдорожчий МУЖ, ТАТО і ДІДО sents a masterful synergy of architectural “I have for the first time heard from Rinat styles. The property includes a seminary Leonidovych that he is seriously thinking and monastery, and is an outstanding about whether it makes sense to become a св. п. д-р ветеринар example of 19th century architecture. national deputy during the next elections. The property is dominated by the domed, I asked what worries him. And he Ярослав Данилишин cruciform Seminary Church, which is answered me: I am not going to leave the Залишені в жалю: surrounded by a park and orchard with party. I will remain a party member and дружина – Ксеня rare species of trees. The complex unites will occupy an active position. But as дочки – Христя Цьолко з мужем Адріяном і дітьми architectural and cultural influences from concerns the deputy’s position, I am not Адріяном і Богданою many eras, beginning with the sure that it is necessary for me. I have not – Реня Стасула з мужем Юрієм і доньками Byzantium period and encompassing the yet made a final decision,” Mr. Оленою та Уляною presence of the Orthodox Church during Yanukovych related. The president шваґер – Василь Мойсяк Habsburg rule, symbolizing the Austro- denied rumors about threats to Mr. племінники – Юрій Мойсяк з родиною Hungarian Empire’s policy of religious Akhmetov that he could share the fate of – Остап Мойсяк з родиною. tolerance. According to the website of Russian oligarch Mikhail Khodorkovsky. the Theology Department of the “Certainly, these are always anecdotes. I В пам’ять Покійного родина просить складати пожертви на: Ukrainian Orthodox Church – Kyiv treat them with humor,” the president St. Joseph thе Betrothed Ukrainian Catholic Church Patriarchate, today the central building of noted. According to Korrespondent mag- 5000 N. Cumberland, Chicago, IL 60656; the Yurii Fedkovych Chernivtsi National azine’s rating of the wealthiest Ukrainian Catholic University, Lviv, Ukraine. University is located in the residence. Ukrainians, published in June, Mr. The residence also houses the university Akhmetov ranked first with assets of Вічна Йому пам’ять! museum and exhibition rooms. Other $25.6 billion (U.S.). (Ukrinform) 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29

D.C. think tanks... (Continued from page 1)

While the United States and the West have not been as actively engaged as they should have been, Mr. Kramer said, the Yanukovych government was reversing constitutional reforms, concentrating governmental power and moving toward “greater autocracy and greater kleptocra- cy,” and thus destroying any prospect for a real democratic future for itself and its acceptance into the European community. Oleh Rybachuk, former President Viktor Yushchenko’s chief of staff, who now heads the United Action Center in Kyiv, agreed with much of Mr. Kramer’s critical assessment. The Ukrainian gov- ernment has built a strong “vertical” of power, similar to that of Russia, and has even begun meddling with election laws on the very eve of elections. Yaro Bihun Panelist Adrian Karatnycky, senior fel- Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Pavlo low at the Atlantic Council in New York, Klimkin explains the Yanukovych gov- Oleh Rybachuk, former President Viktor Yushchenko’s chief of staff, shares his agreed with critics who insist that the ernment’s political and economic views about the present Ukrainian government in an interview with Voice of Tymoshenko trial should be stopped as reform efforts in Ukraine. America TV during a conference recess. should the harassment of the media. On American Chamber of Commerce in Mr. Zukoski called Ukraine “a success major economic goal – energy indepen- the other hand, he added, the Yanukovych Ukraine. story.” After a pregnant pause, he added: dence – without large Western invest- government has introduced a measure of Assessing the impact of Ukraine’s “...that’s waiting to happen.” He noted ments, which will not come without some political stability in Ukraine – at least on governance problems on the economy, that some economic reforms are moving major reforms in Ukraine, he said, adding the national level – and is making head- Ms. Shumylo-Tapiola said the situation is forward, but not as fast as foreign inves- that he remains “cautiously optimistic.” way in some reforms, among them the neither black nor white, but gray. She tors and he would like. But he remains Focusing on the European vs. Russian health care and pension systems. pointed out that Ukraine has been listed “cautiously optimistic,” he said. future for Ukraine, Mr. Sherr said that Two of the panelists focused on prob- as the world’s fifth worst economy and Presidential advisor Mr. Fialko said President Yanukovych “does not seem to lems dealing with freedom of the press that disillusionment now is growing even that Ukraine’s relations with Europe, the understand what European integration is and other media issues in Ukraine. in Mr. Yanukovych’s power base in the United States and Russia are proceeding all about. Nor does he seem to know how Viktoria Siumar, who heads the Institute eastern regions of Ukraine. “positively.” Ukraine cannot achieve its Ukraine’s ‘starshyi brat’ [older brother – of Mass Information in Kyiv, pointed to Russia] will react if and when it happens.” some of the administration actions In his presentation, Mr. Wilson of the against the workings of a free media and Atlantic Council noted that there is a per- instances of beatings as well as the kill- “When you go back or report back to your gov- ception in Ukraine that the West has lost ing of journalists, as well as working ernment, tell them to stop [the criminal inves- interest in its future, and it must be against the establishment of independent changed. Also, democracy must be high on media outlets. tigations of former Prime Minister Yulia the Western agenda in Ukraine, he added. Independent talk show host Andriy The West must engage Ukraine on these Kulykov agreed, noting that journalism Tymoshenko]. This is outrageous! It is de- and other issues; Washington must sustain can be a dangerous profession in Ukraine. stroying Ukraine’s prospects for real inte- and expand its assistance and exchange One does not have to be an opposition programs and, most importantly, work journalist to experience this, he said – gration into the Euro-Atlantic community, with the European Union on Ukraine. simply a journalist. To work as an inde- pendent journalist, he added, “you have and it is destroying your country’s prospects Summary by Brzezinski to make that choice every day.” for a real democratic future.” In his summary discussion, moderated Impact of governance problems by Peterson Institute Director Fred Bergsten, Dr. Brzezinski described Participating in the second panel dis- – Freedom House President David Kramer, ad- Ukraine’s 20 years since independence as cussion, moderated by Ambassador Pifer, being “pretty good.” And this may have a were President Yanukovych’s foreign dressing representatives of the Ukrainian gov- paradoxical effect on Russia, he said. policy advisor Andriy Fialko; James ernment attending the Washington conference “Ukraine will affect Russian under- Sherr of London’s Royal Institute for standing of its own future,” he said, add- International Affairs; Olga Shumylo- titled “Ukraine’s Future: The Challenges and ing an observation about the relationship Tapiola, a visiting scholar from Brussels between those two countries that under- at the Carnegie Endowment for Impact of Governance in Ukraine,” as reported mines the one commonly and uncritically International Peace; Damon Wilson, the accepted by Ukraine’s northern neighbors: Atlantic Council’s executive vice presi- by Interfax-Ukraine. “Historically, Ukraine, the ancient Rus’, is dent; and Jorge Zukoski, president of the Russia’s older brother.” Russians may have thought otherwise, he said, “but his- torically, that’s not the case.” He added: “But also when one speaks politically, it’s not the case, because the performance of independent Ukraine politically over the last 20 years has been more mature than the Russian performance. And in that sense, Ukrainians are also the older broth- ers of the nascent democracy in Russia. “[Ukraine] provided an example that in the post-Soviet context – in which there hasn’t been for a very long time, if ever, an institutionalized democratic tradition, it is possible to nurture democracy and to consistently practice it. And that’s some- thing of which Ukrainians ought to be very proud of. And as part of it, they ought to be especially alert to the negative consequences of political repression.” Dr. Brzezinski concluded his remarks with a word of praise for the role played by the Ukrainian diaspora in the achieve- James Sherr (center) of London’s Royal Institute for International Affairs focuses on the Yanukovych administration’s lack ment of Ukraine’s independence. of understanding of what it would take to be accepted into the European community during a panel discussion about the “For one thing, the whole doctrine of a challenges and impacts of governance in Ukraine. The other panelists (from left) are: former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Ukrainian independent statehood was Steven Pifer (moderator), Mr. Yanukovych’s foreign policy advisor Andriy Fialko, Olga Shumylo-Tapiola of the Carnegie nurtured for decades outside Ukraine – in Endowment for International Peace, and Damon Wilson of the Atlantic Council. the diaspora,” he stated. No.29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29

able, long-term transportation through the Belarus seeks... Odesa-Brody-Mozyr pipelines. Baku rules out any political criteria from the (Continued from page 3) commercial negotiations. Apparently, Baku seeks direct access For Minsk in particular, reducing its to the retail market for oil products in dependence on Russian oil is a vital Belarus through joint enterprises, on the national-political objective, one shared model it recently introduced in Ukraine. with many countries in Belarus’ direct There, SOCAR Energy Ukraine is rapidly and wider neighborhood. developing a network of gasoline supply While the Odesa-Brody pipeline is stations, marketing products refined from reconfigured from reverse to averse use, Azerbaijani crude. On July 8 it inaugurat- the Mozyr-Brody line is now being used ed the 11th station in this growing net- in reverse for Azerbaijani oil. That line is work (www.1news.az, July 8). a section of the east-west Druzhba pipe- In Baku, Mr. Myasnikovych also line which carries Russian oil to Central offered one of the Belarusian banks for Europe via Belarus and Ukraine. With full or partial sale to Azerbaijan. The Russia gradually reducing the volumes bank, and the amount of the hoped-for delivered through that pipeline, spare loan, is not publicly specified (Interfax, capacity now exists in one of the two par- July 8). Azerbaijan had loaned $200 mil- allel lines on the Mozyr-Brody section. lion to Minsk last year to enable Belarus That capacity can presently accommodate to pay the bill for Russian natural gas. Azerbaijani oil deliveries to Belarus at a That loan had a repayment term of only minimum rate of 3 million tons per year, 12 days, which Belarus was able to meet reverse-using the Druzhba line on that on time. At present, Belarus is eligible for section. a $3 billion loan from Russia, ostensibly On July 8 in Baku, Belarusian Prime via the Eurasian Economic Community’s Minister Mikhail Myasnikovych solicited (EurAsEc) Anti-Crisis Fund. A first an increase in the volume of oil supplies, tranche of $800 million has been autho- as well as a currency-stabilization loan rized for Belarus in May. from Azerbaijan. Received by President However, Minsk is trying hard to limit Ilham Aliyev and other Azerbaijani offi- its indebtedness to Moscow and to diver- cials, Mr. Myasnikovych discussed possi- sify its debt portfolio. Minsk is concerned bilities of stabilizing oil deliveries at 3.5 that Moscow would demand to take over million tons per year via Odesa-Brody- industrial enterprises and infrastructure in Mozyr. According to Azerbaijan’s indus- Belarus as repayment for Russian loans, try and energy minister, Natig Aliyev, if Western credits remain frozen. that and even higher supply volumes are possible, subject to commercial negotia- The article above is reprinted from tions between the State Oil Company of Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission Azerbaijan (SOCAR) and BelNaftakhim. from its publisher, the Jamestown The Azerbaijani side also expects reli- Foundation, www.jamestown.org.

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NOTES ON PEOPLE

Earns Ph.D. in Graduates English literature from law school STONY BROOK, N.Y. – Dr. Liliana SAN DIEGO – Inia Marie Yevich Naydan, the daughter of Roksolana Robak received her law degree from Thomas Naydan and Dr. Michael Naydan of State Jefferson Law School in San Diego on College, Pa., received her Ph.D. in May 21. English literature from Stony Brook She received her B.A. in 2005 from the University on May 25. University of Virginia at Wise; her Major Her dissertation, directed by Prof. was history with a minor in business. Stacey Olster, is titled “Faith in Fiction: After graduating, Ms. Yevich set out to American Literature, Religion and the discover how her career path would devel- Millennium.” op. First, she worked as a manager of a car On May 23 she received the President’s rental agency in Charlottesville, N.C. Award to Distinguished Doctoral Students However, she loves the ocean and the fol- – an award that is conferred on the top lowing year moved to Miami. There, she five dissertations at the university. learned about both business and law, while While at Stony Brook, Dr. Naydan working as a property manager. served as president of the Graduate She was most fascinated by the legal Student Organization, as assistant director Dr. Liliana Naydan aspects of contracts in property manage- of Stony Brook’s Writing Center, as ment, and decided that law school was her Inia Marie Yevich in her surfing gear. next goal. She began her law studies in founding editor of SBGradMag, and as a Dr. Naydan has accepted a teaching August 2008. member of the University’s Presidential position at the University of Michigan’s meet people from all over Europe, includ- She has always loved all aspects of Search Committee. Sweetland Center for Writing and will be ing newfound friends from Ukraine. nature, and especially water sports. She is A chapter of her dissertation has been moving to Ann Arbor with her husband Ms. Yevich graduated from Taras an expert scuba diver, wind surfer and revised and will appear shortly in the James McAsey for the fall 2011 semester. Shevchenko School of Ukrainian Studies ocean surfer. While in law school, she dis- in Washington. To further improve her inaugural issue of The John Updike She is a member of Branch 172 of the covered maritime law as a subspecialty. Ukrainian language skills and knowledge, Review. Ukrainian National Assocition. Because of this interest, Ms. Yevich she also attended Harvard University’s attended two summer semesters in Ukrainian summer courses in 2002. Rhodes, Greece, studying maritime law in She is a parishioner of St. Andrew Professor wins a program sponsored by Tulane Law Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of the School. Silver Spring, Md. Growing up, she Afterwards, she stayed in Rhodes for enjoyed summer vacations at Soyuzivka Fulbright grant the rest of the summer, teaching wind and is a member of the Ukrainian CHARLOTTE, N.C. – Dr. Leanne surfing and enjoying the opportunity to National Association Branch 15. Pupchek, associate professor at the Knight School of Communication of Queens University of Charlotte, has been she earned membership in the prestigious awarded a Fulbright scholar grant for Million Dollar Round Table, attained only Lviv, during the 2011-2012 academic Financial advisor by those who have demonstrated excep- year. She is the first sitting Queens facul- ty member to ever win the prestigious receives award tional professional knowledge, expertise and client service. award. MUNSTER, Ind. – Marta N. Shuya She is a member of the National Dr. Pupchek will teach at the received the 2010 “Protect. Grow. Give” Ukrainian Catholic University and per- award from RiverSource Life Insurance Association of Insurance and Financial form research on the visual vocabulary of Company on June 3. Advisors. persuasive messages designed for and Ameriprise Financial awards this to Ms. Shuya is a first-generation about the Euro-2012 soccer champion- financial advisors who advance in their Ukrainian who was born and raised in the ship. She is one of approximately 1,100 work and “help clients protect income, Chicago Ukrainian community, where she faculty and professionals who will travel grow assets and give a legacy by imple- attended Ukrainian school and completed abroad through the Fulbright U.S. Queens University of Charlotte menting RiverSource life and disability her “matura.” She belongs to St. Josaphat Scholar program in 2011-2012. Dr. Leanna Pupchek income insurance policies.” Ukrainian Catholic Church in Munster, Dr. Pupchek is married to Bill Ms. Shuya received a B.A. in Russian Ind. She is active in Plast Ukrainian Pupchek, a grandson of Ukrainian immi- ation made by the U.S. Congress to the language and Russian literature from the Scouting Organization as a senior scout grants. She applied to go to Ukraine U.S. Department of State, Bureau of University of Pittsburgh, and an M.A. in advisor and belongs to the Plast sorority Ti because their two adopted sons, Zachary, Educational and Cultural Affairs. Soviet affairs and international business Scho Hrebli Rvut. Her children are all 13, and Adam, 17, were born there. Participating governments and host insti- from Indiana University. members of Plast, and she is always vol- “I am looking forward to this opportu- tutions, corporations and foundations in Ms. Shuya has been with Ameriprise unteering at Plast events. nity as much for them as me,” Dr. foreign countries and in the United States Financial, where she does financial plan- She is a member of the Ukrainian Pupchek told the Charlotte Observer. “I also provide direct and indirect support. ning with areas of focus in retirement, tax National Association and her mother, hope when they mature they’ll under- Recipients of Fulbright grants are and estate planning strategies and asset Natalka Shuya, is a secretary of UNA stand why this was such a wonderful selected on the basis of academic or pro- management, for over 20 years. In 2004, Branch 452. opportunity.” She and her family will fessional achievement, as well as demon- leave for Ukraine on September 1. strated leadership potential in their fields. The Fulbright Program is the flagship The program operates in more than 155 Music and Art Center of Greene County 2011 Program international educational exchange pro- countries worldwide. gram sponsored by the U.S. government Since its establishment in 1946 under Saturday, July 23 – Imagining Mazepa: from Byron to Broadway to Hollywood. An and is designed to increase mutual under- legislation introduced by the late U.S. evening of readings, music, slide show and film on the unusual historical presentation of het- standing between the people of the Sen. J. William Fulbright of Arkansas, man Ivan Mazepa. Participants: prof. Alexander Motyl Vashyl Makhno and Vasyl Lopukh. 8 pm United States and the people of other the Fulbright Program has given approxi- Friday, August 5 – Children’s concert. Participants of the Ukrainian folk song course will countries. mately 300,000 students, scholars, teach- give a traditional singing recital. 7 pm “This is quite an accomplishment for ers, artists and scientists the opportunity Saturday, August 6 – Concert of Sofia Soloviy, soprano and composer Myroslav Skoryk, Dr. Pupchek, a long-time leader in the to study, teach and conduct research, piano. 8 pm Knight School,” said Dean Van King. exchange ideas and contribute to finding “She always makes a difference wherever solutions to shared international con- Saturday, August 13 - Fund-raising Memorial Celebration Concert of the 85th birth- she is, and will have a great year in day of Music and Art Center’s Founder Ihor Sonevytsky. Participants: Sophia Soloviy, cerns. soprano, Natalia Khoma, cello, Myroslav Skoryk, piano, Volodymyr Vynnytsky, piano. 8 pm Ukraine, enjoying both her teaching and The Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program is research. We’re really proud of her and administered by the Council for Saturday, August 27 – Concert of Solomia Soroka, violin and Arthur Greene, piano. 8 pm proud for Queens.” International Exchange of Scholars, a Saturday, September 3 – Concert of the Grazhda Chamber Music Society: Anna The primary source of funding for the division of the Institute of International Rabinova, violin, Irena Krechkovska, violin, Borys Deviatov, viola, Natalia Khoma, cello, Fulbright Program is an annual appropri- Education. Volodymyr Vynnytskuy, piano. 8 pm All concerts take place at Grazhda Hall “Notes on people” is a feature geared toward reporting on the achievements of members Tickets--$15.00; members and seniors- $12.00; students and children free. of the Ukrainian community and the Ukrainian National Association. All submissions (Rt 23A, Jewett, NY adjacent to the Ukrainian Church) For additional information please call (518) 989-6479. should be concise due to space limitations and must include the person’s UNA branch [email protected] www.GrazhdaMusicandArt.org number (if applicable). Items will be published as soon as possible after their receipt. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29

The Tymoshenko trial... Ms. Tymoshenko’s case came before Judge Kiriyev’s court on June (Continued from page 1) PROFILE: Judge Rodion Kiriyev 24. Although judges are supposedly chosen for trials based on random absolutely clearly state that there is no legal basis for computerized drawings, observers the continued persecution of Yulia Tymoshenko,” have noted this judge’s young age said Serhiy Vlasenko, a member of Ms. and lack of experience for such a Tymoshenko’s legal team. “Like the charges over the highly charged, complicated case. use of Kyoto money and the purchase of vehicles for “His only assignment is to carry rural health care, these charges are clearly politically out the orders of those in power,” motivated.” said Serhiy Taran, director of the Beginning of court hearings International Democracy Institute, a Kyiv think tank. “The powers that Thousands of protesters have demonstrated out- be can control him more because of side the Pechersk District Court since preliminary his dearth of experience and young court hearings started there on June 24. age.” Jose Manuel Pinto Teixeira, the European Union’s Mr. Taran noted that judges are ambassador to Ukraine, who attended the pre-trial allowed to remove themselves from hearing on June 24, criticized the crowded and sti- trials, and citing lack of experience flingly hot courtroom in Kyiv, saying “the conditions is a valid reason. Judge Kiriyev has of this trial are inhumane.” UNIAN/Vladimir Gontar refused to withdraw himself from Lawyers for Ms. Tymoshenko first unsuccessfully the case, despite numerous motions Judge Rodion Kiriyev of the Pechersk District Court in Kyiv. attempted to have the case thrown out on insufficient filed by Ms. Tymoshenko’s lawyers. legal grounds for prosecution. They’ve also filed A longtime human rights observer numerous motions to have the 31-year-old judge pre- KYIV – Rodion Kiriyev, a His 2010 income declaration 31-year-old judge who less than states that Mr. Kiriyev earned in Ukraine, Johannes Andersen of siding over the case remove himself for lack of expe- Denmark, said political motivation rience. The presiding Pechersk District Court judge, one year ago was punishing bicycle $7,695, owns a 57-square-meter thieves and wife-beating drunkards apartment in Kyiv, as well as two could be at play since the judge in Mr. Kiriyev, has sat behind the bench since 2009 the Tymoshenko trial hasn’t served in Berezan, a city of 17,000 resi- cars – a Russian-made VAZ and mostly in the rural areas of Kyiv Oblast over cases on the bench for five years, a term dents in Kyiv Oblast, now is presid- Hyundai Tucson. involving petty hooliganism and alimony payments. after which judges are given life ten- When that failed, Ms. Tymoshenko started chang- ing over Ukraine’s most high-pro- On April 20 of this year, his ure if approved by Parliament. ing lawyers, extending judicial proceedings to give file court case. His court is hearing career took off. Another think tank, the Western- her new lawyer time to review and prepare for her the case against ex-Prime Minister President Viktor Yanukovych funded Democratic Initiatives, said defense. The trial has been postponed several times Yulia Tymoshenko who is accused appointed him as a judge on Kyiv’s on July 10 that Judge Kiriyev is “not since it began on July 4 and was most recently post- of abusing office when concluding Pechersk District Court, known as competent, and is considered contro- poned on July 11 after Mr. Tytarenko said he was the 2009 gas deal with Russia. the nation’s top political court. Judge versial… these are grounds pointing unable to properly represent Ms. Tymoshenko Mr. Kiriyev became a judge Kiriyev managed to preside over 63 to the customized nature of the because of the court’s actions. (The Ukrainian when ex-President Viktor cases in his first two months there. [judicial] proceedings.” Weekly went to press on the eve of Yulia Yushchenko appointed him to the Some of these cases were sent to Pechersk District Court officials, Tymoshenko’s next scheduled court appearance is on Berezan City Court on May 13, the Procurator General’s Office for meanwhile, have pointed to Judge July 15.) 2009. Mr. Kiriyev ruled on alimony further investigation, while others Kiriyev’s age as proof that he was Meanwhile, on July 5 the Security Service of payments and fined residents for involved disclosing confidential chosen randomly and that his selec- Ukraine, known by its Ukrainian acronym as the petty hooliganism, according to the bank information of legal entities, tion confirms the court’s impartiali- SBU, opened a criminal case that alleges Ms. publicly accessible electronic regis- according to the electronic registry ty. Tymoshenko participated in embezzling $405 mil- try of court rulings. of court rulings. – Mark Raczkiewycz (Continued on page 21)

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Ms. Tymoshenko’s defense teams have The Tymoshenko trial... had a distinct disadvantage. Observers noted that her lawyers often aren’t given (Continued from page 20) ample time to prepare for trial. Her law- yers also haven’t been given the full lion when she headed United Energy cases as required by law. Systems of Ukraine. She denies the accu- Mr. Andersen said that judges are often sations and dismisses them as politically kept under control or “on the hook” motivated. because of pending criminal cases against “Selective justice” them. Ms. Tymoshenko’s supporters – and, Preserving the principle of presump- with increasing frequency, U.S. and tion of innocence has also been called European Union officials – say she is a into question. Authorities have frozen the victim of “selective justice.” At least 10 opposition figure’s assets and have high-ranking officials of her former gov- banned her from travelling abroad or in ernment are either in pre-trial detention country. or face criminal charges. More alarming is the fact that President One official, former Minister of the Yanukovych has repeatedly used lan- Economy Bohdan Danylyshyn, has guage suggesting that Ms. Tymoshenko already been granted political asylum in has already been found guilty. the Czech Republic. “I hope Yulia Tymoshenko will prove “This is an unprecedented high num- her innocence,” Ukraine’s president has ber [of high-ranking officials] for any said more than once, most recently dur- post-Soviet country,” said Johannes ing an official June 17 visit to Slovakia, Andersen, a longtime human rights apparently forgetting that the burden of observer in Ukraine from Denmark. proof is on the plaintiff. “I also expressed once more my deep “The presumption of guilt has current- concern at the recent developments in the ly become the main principle in the judi- cases of Mrs. Tymoshenko and other cial system in Ukraine,” commented members of the former government of Arseniy Yatsenyuk, an opposition politi- Ukraine,” said Stefan Fuele on July 5, the cian but a rival of Ms. Tymoshenko. European Union’s commissioner for But the overall goal, political scientists enlargement and neighborhood policy, said, is to keep Ms. Tymoshenko out of following a meeting with Ukraine’s the political spotlight and from running Foreign Affairs Minister Kostyantyn for the Verkhovna Rada in next year’s Gryshchenko. election to the country’s legislature. U.S. State Department spokeswoman “This is de jure what could happen in Victoria Nuland on June 24 said there are Tymoshenko’s case,” said Serhiy Taran, concerns that the trial appears to be a director of the International Democracy “politically motivated” prosecution of an Institute, a Kyiv-based policy center. opposition figure. Most importantly, the appearance of “I’d like to take this opportunity to selective justice could negatively impact reiterate the United States’ concern about Ukraine’s Euro-integration aspirations. the appearance of politically motivat- Ukraine is currently in talks with the EU ed prosecutions of opposition figures in on brokering a free-trade agreement. Ukraine,” Ms. Nuland said. ”When the A group of leading Western and senior leadership of an opposition party is Ukrainian scholars recently called on the the focus of prosecutions out of propor- EU to use “more sticks with carrots,” tion with other political figures, this does writing in the Kyiv Post newspaper that create the appearance of a political “economic integration should include motive.” strict adherence to standards of democra- U.S. democracy watchdog Freedom cy and rule of law by Ukraine.” House, U.S. Sen. John McCain, U.S. But not everyone is so sure that the Vice-President Joe Biden, the Ukrainian European Union will strongly rebuke World Congress and the EU’s largest Ukraine in the Tymoshenko case, lest political party, the European People’s stronger treatment is administered against Party, have also criticized the cases her. against Ms.Tymoshenko and officials of “Everyone understands that this is her former government. selective justice, as corruption in Ukraine The cases against her have also high- spreads well beyond one party or political lighted the flaws in Ukraine’s judicial figure,” said Olga Shumylo-Tapiola, an system and calls into question whether it analyst at the Carnegie Europe think tank can deliver justice impartially and inde- in Brussels. “But the EU has to think lon- pendently, without political interference. ger-term.” Ukraine’s High Council of Justice, Another think tank, the Western- which has the job of hiring and firing the funded Democratic Initiatives, was more nation’s 8,000 judges, is controlled by restrained in its assessment: “Irrespective people who are loyal to Mr. Yanukovych, of the court’s ruling, a conclusion can be who narrowly defeated Ms. made… that Tymoshenko’s case will Tymoshenko’s in the 2010 presidential dearly cost the state of Ukraine since the election. They were bitter rivals in the government is demonstrating devotion to 2004 Orange Revolution that overturned European values only in words, [while] a rigged presidential election. putting into practice selective justice… “Judges are vulnerable, they are weak, Ukraine hasn’t gone past the point of no and prosecutors usually control judges,” return, but the anxiety level of Western said Mr. Andersen, the Danish human politicians concerning the situation in rights observer. Ukraine is growing.” May we help you? To reach The Ukrainian Weekly call (973) 292-9800, and dial the appropriate extension (as listed below).

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Performers from across Canada to appear at Toronto Ukrainian Festival newly composed song. (For more about this song, see The Ukrainian Weekly’s June 12 issue. The song is available on iTunes.) • The Harmonia Trio comprises three vocalists from Montreal who together popularize Ukrainian classical, folk and contemporary songs. They will be featur- ing their Lemko repertoire. • The Kule Folklore Center Exhibit, University of Alberta, premiers the “Pioneer Experience Exhibit,” celebrating 120 years of Ukrainian settlement in Canada. The exhibit chronicles Ukrainians’ life before migration, the ocean voyage, arrival on the prairies, and finding a homestead prior to 1900. • The Lyra Trio, based in Winnipeg, has been entertaining audiences across Canada with several styles of traditional Ukrainian music. These three female vocalists and musicians play various instruments, including the bandura, cello, The Verkhovyna Ukrainian Song and Dance Ensemble from Edmonton. violin and guitar. • The Suzirya Ukrainian Dance Theater TORONTO – The 15th annual Bloor Ukrainians who helped develop the young social statements. She has just launched from Calgary, under the direction of West Village Toronto Ukrainian Festival country of Canada. This performance is four artworks dedicated to the commemo- Serguei Makarov, is well-known for its has been awarded grants from Celebrate made possible by an additional generous ration of the 120th anniversary of eloquent fusion of ballet and tradition Ontario and the Buduchnist Credit Union contribution by lead corporate sponsor Ukrainian settlement in Canada. Ukrainian folk dance. Suzirya, meaning that will allow for Canadian performers of Buduchnist. • Roman Danylo, star of Comedy Inc. constellation, has entertained audiences Ukrainian heritage from across Canada to • The Accord Men’s Choir from Ottawa from Vancouver, is a top Canadian impro- worldwide with countless choreographic entertain the audience. embodies the richness of Ukrainian choral viser, a TV and film actor, and traditional compositions embodying the culture and In addition to performers from the tradition through the melodious synergy theater actor. spirit of Ukraine. Toronto area, Ukraine and the United of a four-part choir. Chorister perform a • Canadian baritone Chris Dunham, • The Tyt i Tam Band from Saskatoon States, the following performers and art- broad repertoire that highlights various who is of Scottish heritage, will showcase performs a unique and progressive style ists will participate in the festival. Ukrainian choral masters. the Ukrainian pioneers’ song, “Edna Star,” of Ukrainian zabava (dance-party) music. • The Verkhovyna Ukrainian Song and • Roman Brytan, host of CKER radio with lyrics written by Steve Andrusiak The five-piece band, including a fiddle Dance Ensemble from Edmonton, made Edmonton, has been a guest MC at and music composed by Igor Zhylyak. and accordion, presents a unique synthesis up of the Verkhovyna Choir and Dunai Festivals throughout North America. Mr. Dunham, a student working toward a of tradition folk songs and contemporary Dancers – a total of 45 performers – will • Larisa Sembaliuk Cheladyn, master’s degree in music who has flavor. showcase “The Letter,” an emotional and acclaimed visual artist from Edmonton, appeared with the Halifax Summer Opera, For more information about the colorful musical and dance journey combines reflections of relevant historical the UWOpera and the Canadian Operatic Ukrainian Festival readers may e-mail through the pages of Ukrainian Canadian moments, environmental beauty, cultural Arts Academy, was approached by his [email protected] or call 416- history. The piece is dedicated to influences and identities with poignant professor with a request to interpret the 410-9965 and leave a message. No.29 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 23

Through Art exhibit, “Ukrainian artists in the U.S.,” the Grazhda – August 1-4 Ukrainian ceramics and pysanka workshop, with instruction September 5 Music and Arts Center of Greene County, Jewett, NY by Sofika Zielyk, the Grazhda – Music and Art Center Jewett, NY www.grazhdamusicandart.org of Greene County, www.grazhdamusicandart.org

July 20-24 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Cultural Institute and August 1-4 Wreath-making workshop for children and adults, with Dickinson, ND Dickinson State University, 701-483-1486 or Jewett, NY instruction by Natalia Sonevytsky, the Grazhda – Music [email protected] and Art Center of Greene County, www.grazhdamusicandart.org July 22 International Keyboard Institute and Festival, featuring New York pianist Mykola Suk, Mannes College The New School for August 4-5 Ukrainian Youth Games, sponsored by the Ukrainian Music, www.ikif.org or [email protected] Kerhonkson/ Sports Federation of the United States and Canada, Ellenville, NY Ukrainian American Youth Association resort and July 23 USCAK East soccer tournament, hosted by the Ukrainian Soyuzivka Heritage Center, www.soyuzivka.com Horsham, PA American Sports Center Tryzub, 215-343-5412 August 5 Children’s concert, featuring students of the Ukrainian July 23 Literary event, “Imagining Mazepa: from Byron to Jewett, NY folk-singing course, the Grazhda – Music and Art Center Jewett, NY Broadway to Hollywood,” the Grazhda – Music and Art of Greene County, www.grazhdamusicandart.org Center of Greene County, www.grazhdamusicandart.org August 6 Concert, featuring soprano Sofia Soloviy and pianist July 25-29 Ukrainian embroidery workshop, with instruction by Jewett, NY Myroslav Skoryk, the Grazhda – Music and Art Center of Jewett, NY Lubow Wolynetz, the Grazhda – Music and Art Center of Greene County, www.grazhdamusicandart.org Greene County, www.grazhdamusicandart.org August 6-7 Soccer tournament, hosted by Kryla Sports Club, Camp July 25- Ukrainian folk-singing workshop for children, with instruction Baraboo, WI Baraboo - Ukrainian American Youth Association, August 5 by Anna Bachynsky, the Grazhda – Music and Art Center of 773-486-4204 Jewett, NY Greene County, www.grazhdamusicandart.org August 7 Ukrainian Day, “Kanada-Ukraina 120: Groundbreakers – July 27-31 64th annual Ukrainian Orthodox League Convention, Edmonton Nation-Builders – Trailblazers,” Ukrainian Canadian Philadelphia St. Vladimir Ukrainian Orthodox Church, DoubleTree Congress – Alberta Provincial Council, Ukrainian Cultural Hotel, 856-334-5010 or www.uol.orthodoxws.com Heritage Village, 780-414-1624 or [email protected] July 29-31 Canada’s Ukrainian National Festival, Dauphin, MB Selo Ukraina, 204-622-4600 or www.cnuf.ca August 7-13 Folklorama, Ukraine-Kyiv Pavillion, Maples Collegiate, Winnipeg, MB 204-942-9348 or www.folklorama.ca July 29- Art exhibit, featuring works by Oleksa Kovalenko and August 21 Walter Monastyretsky, Ukrainian National Museum, Chicago 312-421-8020 or www.ukrainiannationalmuseum.org Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions July 30-Aug. 1 Heritage Festival, featuring a Ukraine pavilion, Hawrelak from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Edmonton, AB Park, www.heritage-festival.com and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected]. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, JULY 17, 2011 No. 29

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Wednesday-Sunday, July 27-31 Folk Festival at Tryzubivka, County Line and Lower State roads, Horsham, PA PHILADELPHIA, Pa.: St. Vladimir’s 19044. Doors will open at noon. The festi- Senior and Junior Ukrainian Orthodox val stage show will begin at 1:30 p.m. League Chapters are hosting the 64th with the following headliners: Syzokryli 216 Foordmore Road 1-845-626-5641 annual UOL convention and 50th anniver- P.O. Box 529 Ukrainian Dance Ensemble (New York); [email protected] sary of the Junior UOL at the DoubleTree violinist Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo (Lviv); Kerhonkson, NY 12446 Hotel in Philadelphia. Convention high- Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble lights include: business sessions; a (Philadelphia); and the Fata Morgana July 17 - July 22 - Heritage Camp July 31 - August 6 - Sports Camp Ukrainian cultural room; Thursday eve- Orchestra (Philadelphia). Guests will be session 1 session 2 ning’s “A Night at the Franklin Institute”; able to enjoy a special salute to the 20th Friday evening’s “Night at the Ostaps” July 17 - July 23 - Discovery Camp anniversary of Ukraine’s independence by August 6, (Ukrainian “Academy” Awards); Saturday the legendary Fralinger Mummers String July 22 - July 24 - Adoption 3 pm - Dance Camp Recital evening’s grand banquet and ball with Band (Philadelphia), which will present Weekend 9:30 pm - Zabava - Na Zdorvya music provided by the Paul Kauriga “At the Golden Gates of Kyiv.” A zabava- Orchestra. On Sunday morning there will dance to the music of Fata Morgana will July 23, 9:30 pm - Zabava - Luna August 7 - August 20 - Dance e a hierarchical divine liturgy at the follow the stage show at 4:30 p.m. Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral of St. Camp session 2 Delicious Ukrainian foods and baked July 24 - July 29 - Heritage Camp Vladimir the Great, 6740 N. Fifth St., fol- goods, picnic fare and cool refreshments session 2 August 13, 9:30 pm - lowed by a farewell brunch in the cathe- will be plentiful. Vendors are welcome: an dral hall. For more information contact July 24 - July 30 - Sports Camp Miss Soyuzivka - Zabava - arts and crafts bazaar and a children’s fun Daria Danyo, 856-334-5010, e-mail: scar- area will be open all day. Admission: $15, session 1 Svitanok [email protected], or log on to www. $10 for students, free for children under uol.orthodoxws.com. July 24 - August 6 - Dance Camp August 20, 15; free parking. For further information call 267-664-3857 or log on to www.try- session 1 Sunday, August 21 3 pm - Dance Camp Recital zub.org . The sponsor is a 501 (c) (3) tax- July 30, 9:30 pm - Zabava 9:30 pm - Zabava - Fata Morgana HORSHAM, Pa.: The Ukrainian exempt non-profit charitable organization: American Sport Center – Tryzub will host Proceeds benefit youth soccer and cultural the 20th annual Ukrainian Independence and community programs.

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