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Published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profit association Vol. LXXIITHE UNo.KRAINIAN 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBERW 12, 2004 EEKLY$1/$2 in Ukraine A day on the presidential campaign trail MovementRukh marks hastened 15th demise anniversary of USSR

by Roman Woronowycz development of a multi-party system. with candidate Viktor Yushchenko Kyiv Press Bureau “Several political parties developed from the Rukh Movement, some of KYIV – The National Rukh of which remain today, and some of which Ukraine Party commemorated 15 years have become part of history,” explained since it was created as a civic organiza- Mr. Tarasyuk. “The fact remains that tion on September 8, 1989 – an event Rukh laid the foundation for a national that historians believe hastened the political consciousness.” demise of the Soviet Union and the He said the National Rukh movement establishment of an independent could claim credit for raising national Ukrainian state. consciousness and then carrying out a Rukh, which registered as a political peaceful and tolerant “velvet revolution” party in 1992 after Ukraine achieved inde- in Ukraine in 1990-1992. pendence, was the uniting and driving The former foreign affairs minister force behind a multi-faceted movement of explained that the national movement various social and political forces whose was a driving force in developing a unit- common element was the desire to create ed country and gave as a concrete exam- a sovereign and independent Ukraine. ple the organization of a human chain Since then it has suffered its ups and from Lviv to Kyiv in July 1991. He noted downs, among them its inability to capital- that since independence the party had ize on its early successes and take the reins worked toward developing Ukrainian of state power in its hands in 1992 after the society and raising the standard of living. Soviet Union collapsed. It has also gone “Many of the ideas put forward by through several internal schisms, most Rukh over the years have been usurped notably in 1999, just prior to the death of by the current state leadership. its most prominent member and longtime Unfortunately, they have been used for leader, Vyacheslav Chornovil, which left the party depleted and disorganized. their own benefit and not the benefit of Roman Woronowycz However, the last two years have seen society,” noted Mr. Tarasyuk. Viktor Yushchenko addresses a campaign rally in Borodianky, Kyiv Oblast. a Rukh resurgence in its fortunes, as the Mr. Tarasyuk expressed general dis- party has found new strength in current satisfaction with state authorities for dis- by Roman Woronowycz and hugged grandmothers as he leader Borys Tarasyuk, a former minister regarding attempts by Rukh officials to Kyiv Press Bureau walked the 200-yard distance from the of foreign affairs and a close associate of have the 15th anniversary celebrated as a street to a stage constructed at the site. nationwide holiday. KYIV OBLAST – For members of Viktor Yushchenko, leader of the Our Dressed in blue jeans and a plain blue, Ukraine movement, of which Rukh is a Official ceremonies were to have the presidential election team of Viktor open-collar sports shirt, Mr. taken place at the historic Teacher’s Yushchenko, August 30 turned out to primary member. Yushchenko ascended the stage and Speaking in Kyiv at Rukh Party head- Building in Kyiv on September 12. Mr. be a normal day on the campaign trail. then played to the crowd. He thrust his Tarasyuk pointed out that, while the It began with traffic cops pulling the quarters, Mr. Tarasyuk emphasized that, hands into his pockets, jutted his while the party could take the blame for Rukh leadership thought the main hall of press van over minutes after it had prominent jaw towards the micro- the building too small for such a large pulled out of the parking lot of party some of the problems it has had over the phone, shook his head a bit and celebration, the government had been headquarters in Kyiv to inquire where years, it remained undeniable that the showed people that he wasn’t the dry, state authorities had engaged in a pro- unwilling to provide a more suitable and the group was headed after noting that intellectual talking head that some tracted battle aimed at the destruction of prominent venue. the vehicle had made an illegal left made him out to be: “These Vyshhorod the Rukh Party. “Our attempts to make it nationwide turn. The day ended with members of residents, they’re different. It’s a “Inasmuch as Rukh poses a threat to led nowhere,” said Mr. Tarasyuk. “The Mr. Yushchenko’s security detail man- Monday morning, the beginning of the the state authorities, they have tried to authorities wouldn’t even give us an handling a member of the Bratstvo work week, and they decide they want divide it or clone it,” explained Mr. appropriate assembly hall.” Party, which is fiercely anti- to get together for a talk.” Tarasyuk. “For example, there is Bohdan Yushchenko, for trying to disrupt a It was all very routine in compari- Boiko’s Rukh for Unity and more recent- campaign rally by chanting anti- son to other recent Yushchenko cam- ly Natalia Vitrenko’s Rukh for Reunion Yushchenko slogans and disseminating paign events – particularly a campaign with Russia and Belarus.” flyers critical of the leader of the Our swing through southern Ukraine earli- He explained that, in cloning it, state Ukraine political bloc. er in the month, during which Mr. In between, it was day on which Mr. Yushchenko’s campaign team appre- officials understood they would leave Yushchenko espoused a bright future hended two stalkers, who turned out to citizens confused and in that way diffuse for Ukraine if it succeeded in ridding be special agents of Ukraine’s Internal the party’s influence and strength. itself of the current oligarchic leader- Affairs Ministry secretly monitoring Mr. Tarasyuk noted that, nevertheless, ship and the corruption associated with the presidential candidate with cam- today the Rukh Party has 19 of its mem- it, and moved strongly to consolidate eras and listening devices. bers in the Verkhovna Rada, three of democracy, rule of law and free mar- That incident was followed by a whom are committee chairmen, and that ket principles. more serious confrontation the follow- its national deputies had sponsored 550 In Vyshhorod, a town on the north- ing day when the car driven by Mr. pieces of legislation since the last ern edge of Kyiv and one of the first of Yushchenko on his way back to Kyiv Parliament was elected two years ago. the day’s three campaign stops for Mr. nearly collided with a tractor-trailer, He also called attention to the fact that Yushchenko, a high school band which had suddenly swerved toward it the party was listed among the top five played John Philip Sousa music as the as the far smaller vehicle approached. political parties in Ukraine in most social Yushchenko motorcade pulled up to Mr. Yushchenko’s security staff, fol- surveys. the city’s central square. lowing in other vehicles, pulled the Mr. Tarasyuk underscored that among Looking the quintessential politi- the many contributions to Ukraine’s cian, Mr. Yushchenko kissed babies (Continued on page 4) development that Rukh could claim, one Yaro Bihun of the most prominent was its role in the Rukh leader Borys Tarasyuk 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 No. 37

ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS People of Ukraine celebrate NEWSBRIEFS Verkhovna Rada opens session right [in doing so],” Interfax quoted Mr. Chernomyrdin as saying. He added that last independence day under Kuchma KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada opened the canal will bring economic benefits its plenary session in Kyiv on September not only to Ukraine, but also to Russia by Taras Kuzio “yes,” while 28 percent answered that they 7, Ukrainian news agencies reported. and other countries. (RFE/RL Newsline) Eurasia Daily Monitor would oppose independence. These figures Lawmakers approved an agenda for the are an improvement over 2002-2003 when session, which includes some 1,300 bills Over 200,000 travel to Zarvanytsia This year Ukraine celebrated the 13th only 47 percent responded in the affirma- and resolutions. The legislature rejected a anniversary of its independence from the tive and 34 percent were negative (Zerkalo supplement to the agenda proposing to ZARVANYTSIA – Love and USSR on August 24. The occasion is now Nedeli, August 21-27). hear a report by an ad hoc parliamentary Forgiveness, an international pilgrimage, regularly marked by a Soviet-style parade Two factors are behind this growing commission on its investigation into the took place on August 7-8 in the western and lengthy speeches elaborating national support for independence. First, the socio- murder of Internet journalist Heorhii Ukrainian village of Zarvanytsia in the “accomplishments.” Kyiv was draped economic situation has improved since Gongadze in 2000. (RFE/RL Newsline) Ternopil region. The Marian shrine was with Soviet-style posters and billboards 2000, and Ukraine now has the fastest visited by 220,000 pilgrims from eastern quoting President Leonid Kuchma and growing GDP in Europe. Second, the main Government raises minimum wage and western Ukraine, Poland, Denmark, famous writers. New this year were color party opposed to Ukrainian statehood, the the United States, England, Germany, the KYIV – Prime Minister Viktor posters of smiling children with the cap- Communist Party of Ukraine (CPU), is in Czech Republic, Kazakstan and other Yanukovych’s Cabinet of Ministers has tion, “I was born in independent Ukraine.” terminal decline. The size of the CPU par- countries. A candlelight procession and increased the minimum monthly wage The celebrations ended with a rock con- liamentary faction has declined from 120 pontifical liturgy were led by Cardinal from 205 hrv to 237 hrv ($46) as of cert on Independence Square (“October (1994-1998), to 80 (1998-2002) to only 55 Lubomyr Husar, head of the Ukrainian September 1, Ukrainian Television report- Square” in Soviet days) in front of tens of today. Opinion polls conducted by the Greek Catholic Church (UGCC), and ed. The decision applies to all companies, thousands of young people. Kyiv International Institute of Sociology Cardinal Jozef Glemp, Roman Catholic whether private or government-owned. In Another independence day tradition is show that the CPU presidential candidate, primate of Poland, assisted by 15 Roman January the minimum monthly wage is to observed by Ukrainian newspapers, Petro Symonenko, has dwindling support, and Greek Catholic bishops. The pilgrims increase to 262 hrv. (RFE/RL Newsline) which publish opinion polls about how polling an average of 8 percent support. prayed for the peaceful, Christian co-exis- Ukrainians view independence. The The Razumkov poll also brought out the Kyiv hit by another bomb attack tence of the Polish and Ukrainian nations newspaper Den (August 21), edited by paradoxes that lie behind their results. and so that historic misunderstandings the wife of Defense Minister Yevhen Although only 53 percent would vote “yes” KYIV – An explosion in an elevator of between the two nations be left in the past. Marchuk, asked Ukrainians if they agreed in a referendum on independence, at the an apartment building in Kyiv on the In their address to the pilgrims, the two with the pointed question: “Even though same time 77 percent believe that Ukraine’s morning of September 3 seriously injured cardinals emphasized the necessity to for- on the path of statehood there are a lot of independence should be strengthened. Serhii Alisimenko, deputy director of the get the wrongs of the past and to progress obstacles, I nevertheless still believe Ukrainian citizens seemingly respect Troyeschyna market in the Ukrainian toward reconciliation, like the nations of Ukraine should be independent.” The independence, but they also feel estranged capital, Ukrainian news agencies report- Germany, France and Poland have. “We paper reported that 66 percent replied from the Ukrainian government. The gulf ed. Two blasts at the Troyeschyna market are called to live in peace, because we are positively and only 11 percent said “no.” between the average citizen and the ruling on August 20 killed one person and God’s children,” said Cardinal Husar to A more representative poll conducted by elites has grown even wider since the injured around a dozen. Police arrested the pilgrims. The year 2004 has been the Razumkov Center think-tank asked how Soviet era. Some 82 percent of Ukrainians four suspects and suggested a link declared the “Year of Poland in Ukraine.” respondents would vote if a referendum on do not believe they have any influence on between the blasts and the opposition, The UGCC and the Roman Catholic bish- independence were to be held today. The society, while only 6 percent believe that while the opposition charged that the ops of Poland have scheduled a number of results indicated that 53 percent would vote state officials defend the rights of citizens. August 20 bomb attacks may have been events as part of this celebration in order to Trust in state institutions is at an all-time organized by special services. On deepen the good traditions of understand- low. This is seen in public views of this September 2, the Internal Affairs Ministry ing between the two nations. (Religious Taras Kuzio is visiting professor at the year’s elections, where most Ukrainians categorized the Troyeschyna blasts as Information Service of Ukraine) Elliot School of International Affairs, believe challenger Viktor Yushchenko will “terrorism” and passed the case to the George Washington University. The arti- win, but Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych Security Service of Ukraine for further Armenian catholicos visits Ukraine cle above, which originally appeared in will be declared president (a switch suc- investigation. (RFE/RL Newsline) KHARKIV – On August 24, Armenian The Jamestown Foundation’s Eurasia cessfully accomplished in the April mayoral Daily Monitor, is reprinted here with elections in Mukachiv). Ukrainians are Romanian Senate seeks to halt canal Apostolic Catholicos Karekin II visited permission from the foundation the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv. He (www.jamestown.org). (Continued on page 14) BUCHAREST – The Senate of took part in a ceremony laying flowers at Romania in a September 1 declaration the Monument of Assembled Ukraine in called on the parliaments of Council of honor of Independence Day, as Ukraine Europe member-countries, the European was celebrating the 13th anniversary of The cold war over media freedom Union and NATO to work to halt its independence on that day. The main Ukraine’s construction of a controversial objective of the catholicos’ visit was to deep-water shipping canal in the Danube consecrate the newly built Church of the by Roman Kupchinsky a mission to Ukraine to prepare a report on Delta, Romanian media reported. Holy Resurrection, which has been under RFE/RL Media Matters media freedom. The Associated Press on Senators expressed their “profound construction for almost four years. The August 5 reported that the federation had regret” and “firm disapproval” of the consecration date also coincided with the As the October 31 presidential election issued its report and found that: “Coverage August 26 inauguration of the project. 350th anniversary of the city of Kharkiv. in Ukraine draws closer, the state of media in state-controlled media is heavily biased in Meanwhile, Romanian Foreign Minister The local Armenian Apostolic Church freedom in the country is becoming the favor of [Prime Minister Viktor] Mircea Geoana the same day expressed was ruined in the 1930s. Its reconstruc- object of intense international scrutiny. Yanukovych, who is seeking the presidency his surprise at an AFP report according to tion united the local Armenian communi- Delegations of former U.S. administration with the backing of current President Leonid which Russian Ambassador to Ukraine ty, which now numbers more than 10,000. officials and congressmen, the Kuchma. ... “The state-owned television Viktor Chernomyrdin on September 1 The catholicos celebrated the first liturgy Organization for Security and Cooperation channels ‘routinely convey negative portray- said that Russia supports the project. in Europe (OSCE), and European human als’ of the leading opposition candidate, “Ukraine does what it should do and is (Continued on page 18) rights groups have visited Ukraine on fact- Viktor Yushchenko, and newspapers often finding missions, reminding Ukrainians publish ‘strongly propagandistic’ materials that their hopes of acceptance by the West in favor of Yanukovych.” FOUNDED 1933 are linked not only to granting the legal The most detailed and authoritative right of free expression, but to its regular, report describing the situation surround- HE KRAINIAN EEKLY unimpeded implementation. ing the Ukrainian media was made public TAn English-languageU newspaperW published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., One of the first to arrive in Kyiv carrying on June 8. 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(Continued on page 15) No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 3 Experts tell RFE/RL Ukrainian Service that Kuchma is seen as a lame duck ELECTION WATCH RFE/RL supporter Mr. Havrysh held that the pres- Bazyliuk blasts Yushchenko on TV expression of their civic position” in the October 31 presidential election, the ident’s successor must continue the work KYIV – Presidential candidate PRAGUE – Ukrainian President begun by Mr. Kuchma to energize eco- UNIAN news agency reported. The appeal Leonid Kuchma, who has ruled his coun- Oleksander Bazyliuk on September 1 nomic development and move Ukraine says government agencies must create try with an iron fist for more than 10 became the first candidate to take advantage closer to the West while improving rela- equal opportunities for candidates to con- years, is no longer a premier player in of free campaign air time on the state-run tions with Russia. duct their campaign and rule out any “bias Ukrainian politics, according to politi- UT-1 television channel. Each presidential Mr. Rybachuk disagreed strongly, and groundless interference in the election cians and analysts who appeared on the contender has the right to address viewers arguing that a complete change of course process.” The Parliament also adopted an RFE/RL Ukrainian Service’s “Evening three times for 10 minutes each. Mr. appeal to journalists and media executives, is needed to weed out persistent prob- Liberty” program on August 26. Bazyliuk leads the Slavic Party of Ukraine urging them to ensure unbiased coverage of lems of corruption, crime and patrimoni- Amid mounting rumors in Kyiv of and chairs the Congress of Russian the campaign and prevent “the distortion of alism – the blending of money and power Mr. Kuchma’s imminent resignation Organizations of Ukraine. His election sup- facts and use of manipulation techniques.” – that are paralyzing economic develop- ahead of the presidential election in port in polls is below 1 percent. Mr. (RFE/RL Newsline) October, the main question of the round- ment, which benefits only a chosen few. Bazyliyuk, who spoke Russian, harshly criti- table program was: “When will it hap- He added that free speech is being sti- cized presidential candidate Viktor UOC-KP prays for elections pen, and what will it mean for Ukraine?” fled with persecution of independent Yushchenko, claiming that the latter intends SAMBIR, Ukraine – “The Church is “Evening Liberty,” a daily 45-minute media and that Ukraine’s international “to destroy Ukraine as a Slavic state.” He praying for the presidential elections, show- in-studio discussion moderated by image is suffering from the fact that sev- added: “We know how enemies of Ukraine ing no preference to any candidate for presi- RFE/RL Ukrainian Service Director eral criminal charges are pending against have prepared Yushchenko to become the dent.” So said Patriarch Filaret (Denysenko), Alexander Narodetsky, featured the coor- Mr. Kuchma. president of Ukraine.” He encouraged view- head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church- dinator of the national majority and head Mr. Yermolayev noted that the biggest ers to “vote for an independent president for Kyiv Patriarchate (UOC-KP), during his of the Democratic Initiatives group in challenge will be to overcome political Ukraine.” According to Ukrainian observers, visit to western Ukraine’s Lviv region on Parliament, Stepan Havrysh; Oleh apathy. He called for a mobilization of a dozen of the 26 registered presidential con- August 27. Among the many meetings dur- Rybachuk, the chief of staff for parlia- the public to get people engaged and tenders can be categorized as “technical can- ing his visit, in Sambir the patriarch met mentary deputy, former prime minister committed to building a civil and demo- didates,” whose major goal is to attack Mr. with National Deputy Petro Oliinyk, who is and leading opposition presidential can- cratic society. Yushchenko in the campaign to impair his also chief of presidential candidate Viktor didate Viktor Yushchenko; and Andriy “Evening Liberty” is the RFE/RL presidential chances. (RFE/RL Newsline) Yushchenko’s local campaign headquarters. Yermolayev, head of the Sofia Social Ukrainian Service’s most popular program. According to the press office of the Research Center in Kyiv. A transcript (in Ukrainian) and audio of the Our Ukraine chief continues to lead Yushchenko local campaign headquarters, All three rejected the notion, reported August 26 show can be found on the Patriarch Filaret stated that the Church is widely in the Ukrainian press last week, Ukrainian Service’s website at KYIV – According to a poll held by the praying for the upcoming presidential elec- that President Kuchma planned to leave www.radiosvoboda.org/article/2004/08/bd0 Democratic Initiatives fund and the SOCIS tion in Ukraine to be honest and transparent. office prematurely as part of a pre-elec- e5362-5636-4b4a-ab77-7af8ad9b520f.html. center on September 1-4, 31 percent of “We would like God to enlighten people, so tion strategy to strengthen the candidacy RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service broad- respondents intend to vote for opposition that they can discern who is who, and to of his chosen successor, Prime Minister casts nearly seven hours of programming Our Ukraine leader Viktor Yushchenko and help them make a correct and aware choice. Viktor Yanukovych. a day Monday through Friday, and three 24 percent for Prime Minister Viktor As the head of the Orthodox Church, I call In spite of their different political hours every Saturday and Sunday, with Yanukovych in the October 31 presidential upon all citizens of Ukraine to make every views and allegiances, Messrs. Havrysh, programs produced in Prague and the election, Interfax reported. Communist Party effort to go through this difficult experience Rybachuk and Yermolayev agreed ener- service’s Kyiv Bureau, and transmitted to leader Petro Symonenko is supported by 7 with dignity,” said the patriarch. The patri- getically and unanimously that Mr. listeners via shortwave, satellite and AM percent of voters and Socialist Party head arch recalled the sad experience of previous Kuchma would never leave office before and FM signals provided by local affili- Oleksander Moroz by 6.5 percent. The poll- elections, when people sold their votes “for he had to and would hang on to power ate stations in Ukraine. Ukrainian sters found that in a hypothetical runoff Mr. buckwheat,” and he asked people not to until the election, scheduled for October Service programming is available also Yushchenko would be supported by 40 per- make the same mistakes. “We should show 31. via the Internet, at the service’s website cent of voters and Mr. Yanukovych by 33 our sincere, unhypocritical love for Ukraine, The participants also agreed that www.radiosvoboda.org and at percent. The same poll also revealed that 12 and we are praying for that,” he said. President Kuchma’s remaining term in www.rferl.org. percent of respondents believe the elections Patriarch Filaret emphasized that the Church office was of little political significance Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty is a will be absolutely honest; 32 percent think is not making any open declarations of its and that the main question now was what private, international communications that isolated violations will not affect the preference for any of the presidential candi- would happen to his legacy. Mr. Kuchma service to Central, Eastern and final results; 25 percent believe that there dates, though it is far from being indifferent has said he will not stand for a third term Southeastern Europe; the Caucasus; and will be significant violations affecting the to whom the Ukrainian people will choose in the forthcoming election. Central and Southwestern Asia funded by final results; and 18 percent think that every- as their president. In his talk with the patri- In a lively exchange of views on the the U.S. Congress through the thing will be distorted. (RFE/RL Newsline) arch, Mr. Oliinyk stressed the need for unifi- merits of his legacy, pro-government Broadcasting Board of Governors. Rada appeals for fair election cation of the Churches into a single national Ukrainian Church. He stated: “The Church KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada on is not just a spiritual but also a social institu- September 7 adopted an appeal to govern- tion. In Halychyna 76 percent of the popula- ment agencies, local governments, compa- tion trusts the Church implicitly. This by far Kerry lineage traced to royalty, nies, institutions and organizations, asking exceeds the number of people who trust them “to use every means to promote citi- state institutions.” (Religious Information including Anna of Kyivan Rus’ zens’ conscious choice and uninhibited Service of Ukraine) PARSIPPANY, N.J. – Burke’s emperor of Byzantium, and the shahs of Peerage, a British research group of aris- Iran. Mr. Kerry is also related to Henry I tocracy and ancestry, has determined that of France, and his wife, Anna Democratic presidential candidate John Yaroslavna. Mr. Kerry’s ties to Anna give OSCE sets up Election Observation Mission Kerry will win the November election him kinship with the royal houses of KYIV – Following an invitation from election day the ODIHR will deploy because he can claim more connections Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Kyivan the government of Ukraine, the OSCE some 600 short-term observers across to royalty than George W. Bush. Rus’. Office for Democratic Institutions and Ukraine. The director of the group, Harold According to the Encyclopedia of Human Rights (ODIHR) has established Observers will closely monitor the Brooks-Baker, explained to Reuters that, Ukraine, Anna Yaroslavna was born in “Because of the fact that every presiden- an Election Observation Mission (EOM) entire election process to assess compli- 1024 or 1032 and was one of three to monitor the presidential election ance with OSCE commitments and other tial candidate with the most royal genes daughters of Yaroslav Mudryi (“the and chromosomes has always won the scheduled for October 31. international standards for democratic Wise”), the grand prince of Kyivan Rus’ “This election is crucial for the demo- elections, as well as national legislation. November presidential election, the com- in 1019-1054. In order to strengthen ties ing election – based on 42 previous presi- cratic development of Ukraine,” said The mission will analyze the election with Europe, he married his sons and dents – will go to John Kerry.” For exam- Ambassador Geert Ahrens, the head of campaign and media framework, the new daughters off to foreign royalty. ple, before the 2000 presidential race, it the mission. “All participants involved in legislative framework and its implemen- was determined that Bush had more ties Anna married King Henry I of France the election, including the authorities, the tation, the work of the election adminis- to royalty than Al Gore, claiming com- on August 4, 1049, in Rheims. In return, political parties, the media and civil soci- tration and relevant government bodies, mon blood with Britain’s Queen Henry was promised support from ety, are responsible to ensure a democrat- as well as the resolution of election-relat- Elizabeth, as well as Kings Henry III and Yaroslav against the Holy Roman ic electoral process in which the voters ed disputes. The short-term observers Charles II of England. Empire. Anna became queen of France in can have confidence.” will focus on monitoring voting, the In fact, according to Brooks-Baker, 1049, and after Henry’s death in The Election Observation Mission will counting of ballots and the tabulation of Mr. Kerry has more royal blood than any 1060,she ruled as regent while her son be one of the largest ever deployed in the results at all levels. previous president. The senator’s English Philip I was still a child. Anna died OSCE region. It consists of 12 interna- On the day after the election, the mis- ancestors include Henry III and Henry II, sometime around 1075. tional experts based in Kyiv who will be sion will issue a statement of preliminary and he is distantly related to Richard the Due to Yaroslav’s arrangement of so joined by 45 long-term observers based findings and conclusions. A comprehen- Lionhearted, famous for leading the many dynastic unions through his chil- in regional cities throughout Ukraine. So sive final report will be released approxi- Third Crusade in 1189. He has blood ties dren, the grand prince earned the honored far, 14 OSCE participating states are rep- mately six weeks after the completion of to Tsar Ivan “the Terrible” of Russia, an title of “Father-in-Law of Europe.” resented in the mission. Shortly before the election process. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 No. 37

in the crowd in all three towns that their ised that subsidies for mothers with new- The presidential candidate rejected A day on the presidential... monthly government checks were smaller borns would be raised tenfold. allegations leveled by President Kuchma (Continued from page 1) than those senior citizens receive in He took credit for developing the gov- that the Our Ukraine organization, which large truck over and confronted the Belarus, Kazakstan or Armenia. He asked ernment mechanisms that provided the Mr. Yushchenko heads, was planning trucker, which resulted in a physical residents whether they understood that impetus for the current dynamic expan- ways to politically destabilize Ukraine altercation. Campaign officials maintain the Kryvorizhstal steel company, which sion the Ukrainian economy is undergo- prior to the scheduled October 31 presi- that the incident was a deliberate provo- had been valued at $5 billion, had been ing. However, he said that a hot economy dential election. He said the country was cation by state authorities and even sug- sold to an investment consortium headed did not mean that everything was as it already far from stable and that the cur- gest it may have been an attempt on the by Viktor Pinchuk, President Leonid should be and the country was on its way. rent low level of pensions, the high emi- candidate’s life. Kuchma’s son-in-law, for a mere $300 “Today the point is not how strong the gration rate and the widespread alco- So the mood on the campaign trail this million. He asked whether they realized Ukrainian economy is, but how the ruling holism in the country attested to such. late summer day – calm and sunny like that the Ukrainian telephone giant, class has benefited from it,” explained Mr. Yushchenko, who is being painted the weather – was welcomed as Mr. Ukrtelekom, valued at $50 million, Mr. Yushchenko. “It is the shadow econ- by the political forces of his prime oppo- Yushchenko moved across Kyiv Oblast would probably go for $25 million. omy, and it does not allow the average nent for the presidential seat, Prime through the towns of Vyshhorod, Mr. Yushchenko noted that average Ukrainian to feel his life is getting bet- Minister Yanukovych, as anti-Russian in Borodianka and Irpin, where hundreds of salaries in the Baltic states and Poland, ter.” his economic and political beliefs, voters greeted the staunchly pro-Western which recently entered the European He also emphasized that he would expressly rejected such allegations. He former prime minister. After a short Union, were four times the Ukrainian guarantee that farmland remained in the explained that Ukraine could never speech and a question and answer period, average, and observed that while in those hands of the Ukrainian villager for the ignore the territorial giant to its north the crowds in each town received the countries nearly 50 percent of the GDP time being by moving to block a govern- with its enormous latent economic power. unexpected pleasure of hearing leg- went through the government, in Ukraine ment plan to open up the Ukrainian land He underscored that Russia is and would endary opera tenor Dmytro Hnatiuk and a mere 27 percent had come out of the market to foreign sales beginning in remain a strategic partner for Ukraine humorist Anatolii Palamarenko perform. shadows. 2005. and that economic trade would remain a The talk here in what is considered “Let’s ask the question: do we lack During his three campaign stops, Mr. central priority. Yushchenko country was more about resources or do we lack a government Yushchenko unwaveringly attacked the In Borodianky, south of Kyiv, he told a how the government had failed Ukraine with a conscience?,” said Mr. members of the current state leadership crowd of up to 500 people, including and Ukrainians rather than the dirty tac- Yushchenko, who compared the current by name, while also repeatedly referring plenty of teenagers and young adults who tics the Yushchenko camp alleges that Ukrainian ruling elite to a Sicilian crime to them as a band of thieves. He asserted applauded heartily: “I am not a pro- state authorities are using in working to family. that they had no affinity for democracy American politician, I am not a pro- Russian politician, or a pro-Polish politi- derail his campaign. The candidate promised that in the and had increasingly moved toward cian, I am a pro-Ukrainian politician.” Mr. Yushchenko reminded pensioners first months of a Yushchenko presidency authoritarianism and beyond. The head of the Our Ukraine political he would raise minimum pensions and “In the last 12 years we have wit- bloc was less willing to compromise on salaries above the international recog- nessed the development of a dictatorship. the issue of the primacy of the Ukrainian nized poverty level minimum. Do you think that [Viktor] Medvedchuk language and culture in Ukraine. While Mr. Yushchenko, who headed the [President Kuchma’s chief of staff], Addendum noting that there is room for minority The September 5 story on the August [National Deputy Hryhorii] Surkis [a National Bank of Ukraine before becom- rights, including language rights, he 24 Ukrainian Independence Day recep- ing prime minister in 2000, also inter- business partner of Mr. Medvedchuk] and asked where the Ukrainian language and tion at the Embassy of Ukraine in mixed populist notions with his conser- [Prime Minister Viktor] Yanukovych culture should find its place. Washington failed to mention that also vative fiscal policy ideas. While under- along with Kuchma are looking for “If the Ukrainian language were to participating in the program was soprano scoring the need to stop borrowing democracy? No, they are looking for a disappear – the language of Shevchenko, Solomia Urbanovych Dutkewych of the money from the World Bank and the way to retain power,” suggested Mr. National Academy of Music in Kyiv. International Monetary Fund, he prom- Yushchenko. (Continued on page 11)

Highlights from the UNA’s 110-year history A special yearlong feature focusing on the history of the Ukrainian National Association.

The 32nd Convention of the Ukrainian National Association met in Baltimore, on the city’s recently redeveloped waterfront, on May 28 through June 1, 1990. Nearly 300 delegates gathered for the opening cere- monies at which Gen. Nicholas Krawciw, director of NATO policy with the Office of the Secretary of Defense, spoke on the collapse of totalitari- anism around the world. It was a fitting commemoration of Memorial Day. (Continued on page 18) No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 5

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM UNA Seniors convene their 30th Conference at Soyuzivka

by Anna Chopek dent – Alice Orlan; secretary – Ms. available to UNA members. Connecticut. Olshaniwsky; treasurer – Ms. Paproski; Social activities started on Sunday A surprise appearance by Lydia KERHONKSON – The 30th honorary past presidents – Eugene evening with a sing-along of Ukrainian Riopka Lidyonsky, who demonstrated a Conference of UNA Seniors was held at Woloshyn and Ms. Chopek; regional rep- folk songs led by Mr. Moroz. The pill-dispensing machine that automatical- Soyuzivka on June 13-18. The weather resentatives – Yaroslawa Kovach singing was carried on at the welcoming ly issues pills at specific times during the was great, accommodations were excel- (Connecticut), Mr. Moroz wine and cheese party. The next evening day, was of great interest. However, on lent and the program was varied, ensur- (Massachusetts), Maria Mandzij (New Maria Pidluska came prepared with closer examination, seniors found that ing that a very good time was had by all. Jersey), Ms. Shul (New York – Florida), many humorous stories to tell and, the programming of the machine was Dr. Stefania Baranowskyj (Kerhonkson, before long, everyone had a story to tell. quite challenging, and the cost of the N.Y.), Chrystina Dziuba (Rochester, Mmes. Paproski and Bobeczko, with machine, $800, was a bit high. N.Y.), Mary Bobeczko (Ohio), Eva the help of many members, collected and Nestor Paslawsky, manager of Uzych (Pennsylvania) and Helen set up the auction, and Mr. Moroz was Soyuzivka, gave seniors an update on the Trenkler (Rhode Island). the principal auctioneer. It was an enjoy- work that had been done at Soyuzivka Ms. Chopek, who had served for many years as the president of the UNA Seniors, said she was unable to accept any office because of health problems, and was very happy they had chosen Ms. Trytjak as the new president. She wel- comed the newly elected president and expressed her gratitude for all the help the UNA Seniors had received from her over the years. In her remarks Ms. Trytjak thanked the UNA Seniors for their confidence in her, and stated that she will do everything possible to assure the continuance of the organization. With the cooperation of members, she said she will find a way to increase the member- ship. Ulana Diachuk and Olga Paproski, on behalf of the UNA Seniors, presented Ms. Chopek with a beautiful gift, a Sally Dziubaniuk wins the raffle prize. Ukrainian-style carved wooden box which the outgoing president said she The conference was opened by would add to her large collection of President Anna Chopek. The singing of Ukrainian artifacts. the American and Ukrainian anthems Olga Paproski (left), treasurer, Anna Chopek (center), past president, and Christine Kozak, the UNA’s national was led by Eugene Moroz, and the Bozhena Olshaniwsky, secretary, of the UNA Seniors. secretary, announced that Ms. Chopek “Pledge of Allegiance” was recited. had been nominated by the UNA for the able way to raise funds for the UNA during the past year: a new dining room, A moment of silence was held in 2004 Fraternalist of the Year Award to be Seniors’ charitable donations. Mr. Moroz a Tiki Bar, carpeting, air conditioning in memory of recently deceased UNA presented by the National Fraternal also entertained conference attendees some areas and electrical rewiring. He Seniors Olga Liteplo, Myron Congress of America, and presented her with a slide show of a trip that he and his also spoke about plans to build condo Seredowych, Dr. Oleh Wolansky, with a plaque from the UNA “for out- wife had taken to Japan. Dmytro Stec, Myron Russnak and townhouses at Soyuzivka. standing service to the Ukrainian Mr. Hayda gave an informative talk Andrij Lesiw. A panakhyda (memorial The annual review of current events in on health and nutrition, and covered the service) was sung at the Holy Trinity National Association.” Ukraine was given in Ukrainian by Dr. pros and the cons of the various diets Ukrainian Catholic Church in Ms. Kozak spoke about policies avail- Roman Baranowskyj and Dr. Roman that are being promoted everywhere. Mr. Kerhonkson. able for people age 75 or older in the Procyk in English. Events touched upon Hayda is now retired after having A Mnohaya Lita was sung for Dr. amount of $3,000, with a one-time cost included the upcoming elections, the worked 50 years in the food industry and Roman Baranowsky on the occasion of of $2,100, noting that there are tax Odesa-Brody pipeline, the increase of is presently an adjunct professor at his 100th birthday, and one for those who advantages. She also spoke of the drug (Continued on page 18) have had their 90th birthday or would prescription discount cards that are now Norwalk Community College in reach it this year: Ms. Chopek, Peter Dziuba, Nicholas Bobeczko and Semen Liteplo. Ms. Chopek was elected as conference chairman, and Bozhena Olshaniwsky as English secretary. Since last year’s secre- tary, Cornelia Yavarrow, was unable to attend, the minutes were read by Ms. Olshaniwsky. The following committees were appointed: auditing – Olga Shatynsky and Chrystyna Dziuba; dona- tions – Wolodymyr Diachuk, Vera Shul and Mary Bobeczko; and nominating – Olga Paproskyj and Ihor Hayda. Reports were given by the president, treasurer and area representatives. The treasurer’s report indicated that after the payment of the conference expenses, the organization’s net worth is $2,571.42. The Auditing Committee reported that the treasurer’s books were in order, and a vote of confidence was passed. The Registration Committee headed by Olga Paproski reported that 58 mem- bers had registered. The nominating committee presented a slate of officers for the year 2004-2005, for a vote. Unanimously elected were: Seated at the banquet (from left) are: Mykhailo Martynenko, Sam Liteplo, Drs. Stefania and Roman Baranowskyj; president – Oksana Trytjak; vice-presi- standing are Wasyl and Jaroslawa Kovach, and Ihor and Roma Hayda.

THE UNA: 110 YEARS OF SERVICE TO OUR COMMUNITY 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 No. 37

NEWS AND VIEWS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Sen. Lugar speaks Ukraine at thirteen by Natalia Gawdiak had its share of martyred journalists who Last week’s issue carried a front-page story which informed readers that our have died for the cause of truth. correspondent in Kyiv had an opportunity to ask Sen. Richard Lugar (R-Ind.) Undoubtedly, every nation arrives at a On this day one can call attention to about Senate Resolution 202, or as it’s officially titled, “A resolution expressing crucial crossroads at one or more times in Ukraine’s achievements. One can mention the sense of the Senate regarding the genocidal Ukraine Famine of 1932-1933.” its history. The Ukrainian people have had advances in macro-economics or contribu- The senator’s press conference in Kyiv, where we have had a full-time press more than their share of such crucial times, tions to foreign alliances. But a nation office since January 1991, was the first opportunity to question Mr. Lugar direct- coming through wars, famines and the cru- does not fulfill its potential for greatness ly about the fate of this resolution, which puts the U.S. Senate on record as call- cible of foreign occupations. Historically, by becoming a good trading partner or by ing the Great Famine of 1932-1933 in Ukraine an act of genocide as defined by the people have persevered through vari- providing mercenaries for a larger nation’s the United Nations Convention on Genocide. (Previously our editors have been ous means. When open dissent led to the wars. It does not fulfill its potential by dis- referred to the senator’s press people.) death of the dissenters, stoicism helped the illusioning the hopes of its poets or silenc- Sen. Lugar, as our readers no doubt recall, is the chairman of the Senate Foreign people survive. Intellectuals suppressed ing forever the voices of its journalists. It Relations Committee, where the Famine-Genocide resolution has been stalled for their ambitions and their dreams (like the does not advance as a nation by standing more than 13 months. couple who urged their would-be poet by as lawlessness, both on a petty and a Amazingly, the senator tried to get off the hook by saying that the resolution, daughter to study chemical engineering grand scale, permeates every level of its which was introduced way back on July 28, 2003, had not moved from the instead). When foreign alliances, forged administration. It does not prove its ulti- Senate Foreign Relations Committee because it lacks sufficient support among against a supposed “common” enemy mate worth by becoming an obedient sac- committee members. “We have many resolutions that we must address. I would proved undependable or resulted in out- rificial lamb in the “sphere of influence” of say that this one specifically is one that has not found widespread support among right treachery, many in Ukraine suc- its larger, more powerful neighbor. the committee members,” Sen. Lugar responded to Editor Roman Woronowycz. cumbed to varying degrees of xenophobia. The young woman who studied chem- He added: “It has not made it to the business committee yet, which is one of the Nevertheless, there have been those ical engineering under the Soviets was first steps. It would probably not receive a majority for passage in any event.” who heroically challenged what they finally able to publish her poetry after the Luckily, Mr. Woronowycz was armed with the facts. knew to be wrong. Some wrote what was fall of the USSR, but her husband was And those include the fact that of the 19 members of the Senate Foreign Relations in their hearts and paid for it dearly. In not so fortunate. Having survived the gulag under the Soviet regime, he did not Committee, 10 are co-sponsors. Furthermore, the resolution, which is sponsored by today’s Ukraine, there are those who, like survive under the new “independent” Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-Colo.), co-chairman of the U.S. Helsinki the heroes who came before them, have Ukraine. Today, his life-like statue wel- Commission, has 32 co-sponsors. That’s fully one-third of the Senate. And, it has suffered repression, exile and death as the comes tourists to a city park in Lviv. bipartisan support: 21 Democrats and 12 Republicans have signed on as supporters. price for their bravery. People in the news On this 13th anniversary of Ukraine’s Lack of sufficient support? According to congressional observers, many bills make profession are not always known for lead- ing saintly lives, but surely Ukraine has latest era of independence, a borrowed it out of committee and on to the full Senate for action with far fewer co-sponsors. phrase taken from one of two crucial cam- Confronted by the facts, Sen. Lugar told our man in Kyiv that he “did not paigns this year perhaps says it best. know” that a majority of his committee has signed on in support of S. Res. 202. Natalia Gawdiak is a community activist from the Washington, D.C., area. Ukraine can do better. The talented, long- “I’ll have to review that to be sure,” he added somewhat disingenuously. suffering people of Ukraine deserve bet- Sen. Lugar apparently plans to sit on the resolution, to keep it stalled in his She is a retired research and information analyst at the Law Library of the Library ter. If there is any way we in the diaspora committee. Whether he is doing so out of his own political beliefs or at the of Congress. can help them, it is our sacred duty to try. express behest of the Bush administration is a matter open to discussion (we’ve gotten some mixed answers about that, but we suspect there is opposition from both quarters). Nonetheless, the fact is that Sen. Lugar, as the powerful chairman of the powerful Foreign Relations Committee, has the muscle to act. Once again we call on our readers and members of the Ukrainian American Ukraine and the world community to do their part to secure passage of S. Res. 202. Contact Sen. Lugar by Genyia Palij-Moore non-grata within 24 hours’ notice. by phoning (202) 224-4814, by faxing (202) 228-0360, or by e-mailing How dare he allow President Putin as a [email protected]. Ukraine is fighting for its very political guest in Istanbul to speak on what is good Surely, by now, Sen. Lugar has had a chance to “review” the level of support life. Ukraine’s October elections will for Ukraine’s domestic policies? Unless for the Famine-Genocide resolution. Let’s let him know that we are expecting determine freedom’s victory (svoboda) these two amigos had this pre-planned that his “review” will lead to some positive action. over the old-Soviet style slavery. beforehand, knowing full well that Russia Ukraine’s future as a democratic nation cannot survive without Ukraine: a democrat- hangs in the balance. Today 99 percent of ically strong Ukraine is in the No. 1 position Ukraine’s populace are not democratically in ensuring world peace and, therefore, Sept. represented by President Leonid Kuchma’s world support for Ukraine nixes their plans. Turning the pages back... Russian-influenced government. These two envision slave and sweatshop Mr. Kuchma’s government has permit- status for the people in order to engorge 16 ted Vladimir Putin’s Russians of the Cold their own private interests and that of their War mentality to creepy-crawl into bloated gangster dames, who keep on shop- 1997 Seven years ago, on September 16, 1997, Ukraine’s foreign Ukraine and Ukraine’s Verkhovna Rada ping for perfumes in Paris and New York affairs minister, Hennadii Udovenko, was unanimously elect- and its various ministries. This alone is while the children and old grandmas of ed by acclamation to be the president of the 52nd session of treason and reason enough to boot him Ukraine go foraging for berries and kindle the U.N. General Assembly. and his ilk out of Ukraine as persona wood in the forests during winter. During his 20-minute inaugural address, Mr. Udovenko acknowledged the privilege The people of Ukraine historically that had been given Ukraine and stated that he felt it is “symbolic that a representative Genyia Palij-Moore is an internation- have suffered nightmarish horrors under of a renewed democracy, which is living through a period of fundamental social, eco- al human rights activist, a journalist, Moscow’s dominance, as no other nation nomic and political reform, has become president of the General Assembly at a time media consultant liaison and immediate on the face of this earth has sufferred. when the issue of United Nations reforms tops its agenda.” past-president of the Ukrainian Yet this history of terror perpetrated on Among the most controversial issues that faced the assembly representatives were Canadian Professional and Business how U.N. structures should be reformed, including expansion of the Security Council, Association of Montreal. (Continued on page 17) the continuing stalemate over non-payment of arrears by a dozen countries and the restoration of fiscal stability to the international organization. As head of the General Assembly for a one-year term, Mr. Udovenko’s duties includ- ed overseeing the daily work of six permanent assembly committees, and of the assem- Thirteen years later bly body composed of 185 representatives. As the news of his election to this presti- gious post was announced, already there were more than 160 agenda items scheduled by Christine Hoshowsky ing election for president will be riddled for consideration by the General Assembly, including approval of the U.N. annual budg- with wideapread corruption, the contin- The news of Ukraine’s independence on ued attacks on the free press and the sus- et, a process fraught with conflict in the past. In addition to his responsibilities as head August 24, 1991, resonated with joy in the of the assembly, Mr. Udovenko was to remain in his post as Ukraine’s foreign affairs picious fiddling with the Ukrainian hearts and minds of Ukrainians throughout Constitution to suit one or another fac- minister, continuing a precedent established by earlier General Assembly presidents. the world, but how prepared were Anatolii Zlenko, Ukraine’s ambassador to the United Nations, said he considered tion is evidence that a singular identity to Ukrainians, then and now, to accept the fait promote the common good eludes our the election of Mr. Udovenko as president of the General Assembly to be “a great for- accompli? Then, it seemed as if Ukrainians eign policy achievement of our state.” He added, “This event should be considered in people. Our nation struggles to be born. were caught by surprise and struggled to In the rush to establish democracy and the same league as the signing of the NATO-Ukraine partnership charter and the Kyiv rise to the occasion. During centuries of summit of Ukraine and the European Union.” capitalism we have given short shrift to occupation by other nations, the role of the task of nation-building in favor of U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Bill Richardson, who met in Kyiv with martyr rather than sovereign was the norm. Foreign Affairs Minister Udovenko, said of the election: “ This is a great honor for growing “state-ism.” A state is an admin- Even today, 13 years later, Ukraine search- istrative unit complete with organs of Ukraine and for the foreign minister personally. He’s been a figure on the stage here es for definition and acceptance. in Ukraine. Now he will be a figure on the world stage.” government that assures a civil society. It The expectation that Ukraine’s upcom- does not require a commitment of the heart. A nation is a group of people who Source: “Udovenko elected president of U.N. General Assembly,” by Irene Christine Hoshowsky, Ph.D., is a com- Jarosewich, The Ukrainian Weekly, September 21, 1997, Vol. LXV, No. 38. munity activist from Rochester, N.Y. (Continued on page 17) No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Faces and Places thus far honored by United States postal Participation stamps.” Below is a listing of all Ukrainians by Myron B. Kuropas or Ukrainian Americans on U.S. stamps: earns respect 1. Iwo Jima showing Sgt. Michael Dear Editor: Strank, one of the flag raisers; parents Thank you for devoting four pages of were Ukrainian – issued in 1945. the August 15 Weekly to Ukrainian 2. Iwo Jima stamp issued in 1995. 3. Ihor Sikorsky, aircraft designer – A GOP mole in the Kerry camp? American Veterans (UAV). They deserve Has a member of the vast right-wing Fulbright and testified, offering no sub- our admiration, gratitude and respect for 1988. 4. Louise Nevelson, sculptor born in conspiracy infiltrated the Kerry camp? stantiation, that the U.S. military com- defending our country in several wars Could be. Kerry campaign tactics are just mitted horrible war crimes, all with the and at present for their concern and Kyiv – 2000. 5. Andy Warhol, artist (Ukrainian par- too bizarre to have occurred by chance. approval of the entire chain of com- activism. In addition, the articles were I have been involved with American mand. Mr. Kerry later admitted that his well-written and informative. ents) – 2003. 6. Bronko Nagurski – athlete presidential campaigns since the testimony was based on what he heard at In their articles Mathew Koziak and Nixon/Kennedy campaign of 1960 and I the so-called Winter Soldier Paul Hlynsky bemoan the lack of interest (Ukrainian parents) – 2003. 7. In addition, there is a stamp from must say that John Kerry’s campaign is Investigation in Detroit months earlier. and responsiveness from members of the the strangest of them all. Small wonder Organized by left-wing, anti-war U.S. Congress, especially in the case of 1974 that honored the Mennonites from Ukraine who introduced hard winter that so many honest Democrats are activists, the Detroit allegations proved the stalemated H.R. 1615 – the bill pro- scratching their heads in bewilderment. to be fraudulent. Mr. Kerry’s testimony posing a federal charter for the UAV. wheat from the Ukrainian steppes to the American prairie. Midnight political rallies? was used by Communist Vietnamese to This bill has been repeatedly introduced What has happened to the Democratic demoralize captured American POWs, as for many years in several past congresses There are a few other U.S. stamps that honor Polish figures who were born in Party when military service in Vietnam, a well as in radio broadcasts to American without getting adequate support from “non-issue” for Sen. Kerry himself when fighting men, urging them to lay down members of the U.S. Congress. Ukraine: 1. Casimir Pulaski, born in Podillia – Bill Clinton was running for president, is their arms. We can ask ourselves a rhetorical suddenly so important? Mr. Kerry later traveled to Paris and question: why do our legislators, whom 1931 stamp. 2. Ignacy Jan Paderewski, born in How can it be that Sen. Kerry who for met with Communist Vietnamese repre- we elected to represent us, show such a years favored slashing military spending sentatives to hear their proposal for a lack of interest and regard for us? Some Kurylivka, now Vinnytsia Oblast – 1960, 4-cent stamp. is now, in the words of the Democratic complete withdrawal of the U.S. military of the reasons that come to my mind platform, so determined to “modernize from Vietnam and the abandonment of could be: our community’s lack of partic- 3. Ignacy Jan Paderewski – 1960, 8- cent stamp. the world’s most powerful military”? South Vietnam to the Communists. He ipation in election campaigns, lack of What is one to think listening to talk held a press conference in Washington, contributions to political candidates seek- Finally, there is a stamp from 1980 honoring composer Igor Stravinsky. His about God, family values, a “stronger upon his return, outlining the Communist ing elected offices, not bothering to regis- America” and the improvement of plan, which also included a demand for ter for voting, non-participation in elec- mother was apparently Ukrainian. Dr. Marcus concludes her letter stating schools at the Democratic convention reparations from the United States. tions by not voting, not contacting our when so many of the delegates were How helpful were Mr. Kerry’s anti- elected officials via letters, phone calls, e- that it would be appropriate for Ukraine to rename Boryspil Airport after Sikorsky and teachers associated with the far-left war antics to the Communists? A photo mail, etc. on issues of concern to us. National Education Association? of Mr. Kerry and Vietnam’s former gen- As the saying goes: “You shall reap that, “It’s about time that Ukraine starts reclaiming its native sons and daughters.” Surely there is a GOP mole in the eral secretary of the Vietnamese what you sow.” In political activism parl- Democratic party pushing Republican Communist Party is now part of a perma- ance, we have not been sowing; therefore, While I certainly agree with the renaming, I would like to point out that, philatelically values and advising the projection of a nent exhibit honoring those who helped we cannot expect to reap. We are looking self-absorbed “it’s all about me” posture the Communists defeat the United States. forward to the November presidential at least, Sikorsky was honored on a Ukrainian stamp – way back in 1998. for candidate and wife. The exhibit is part of the War Remnants election and elections of representatives to With the exception of Mr. Clinton, Museum in Ho Chi Minh City. Congress. The time is at hand to register Ingert Kuzych recent presidential candidates all served The writers of “Unfit” write that a for- for voting, to write letters asking candi- Springfield, Va. admirably in the U.S. armed forces. mer high-ranking Soviet intelligence dates their stands on issues and to voice Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon, John F. officer spoke out last June about the our opinions to them. When the Kennedy and Jimmy Carter were officers alleged war crimes in Vietnam. A top pri- November election comes along we in the U.S. Navy. Dwight D. Eisenhower ority for the Soviets, he explained, was to should go to the polls and vote for the was a five-star general in the Army damage American credibility in Vietnam. men or women of our choice; it is our Tribute organizers whose leadership liberated Europe from The KGB spent millions producing “the duty and privilege to do so. In the end, we the Nazis. George McGovern flew 35 very same vitriol Kerry repeated to the will have no one to blame but ourselves. deserve thanks combat missions as a B-24 bomber pilot. U.S. Congress almost word for word and Dear Editor: George H.W. Bush was a Navy pilot who planted it in leftist movements through- Bozhena Olshaniwsky flew 58 missions. Robert Dole was out Europe.” The KGB established and Newark, N.J. I would like to thank the originators and organizers of the luncheon to honor Roma severely wounded, spent months in the spent $50 million to finance the World hospital and lost the use of his right arm. Peace Organization and another $15 mil- The letter-writer is in charge of public Pryma-Bohachevsky at the Waldorf Astoria in New York City on September None of these men made their military lion to make permanent the Stockholm relations for the League of Ukrainian service the center of their presidential Conference on Vietnam ... “the KGB Voters (LUV). 12, where a Lifetime Achievement Award was to be presented, posthumously, as a campaign as has Sen. Kerry who spent gave birth to the anti-war movement in tribute to Pani Roma who had spent 40 three combat months in Vietnam and no America,” he concluded. This should years as a teacher, choreographer and men- days in sick bay as a result of his come as no surprise to Ukrainians famil- tor. Her work has promoted our Ukrainian wounds. He did, however, receive three iar with KGB disinformation. culture far and wide. It is immeasurable. Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star and a Silver What has Sen. Kerry done for More Ukrainians What a fitting tribute in an elegant setting Star, a remarkable achievement in such a Communist Vietnam lately? He chaired to an elegant, accomplished woman. short time. Not even World War II hero the Select Committee on POW/MIA on U.S. stamps Pani Roma helped us raise our chil- Audie Murphy was that good. affairs which concluded in 1993, amidst Dear Editor: dren. Attending her schools of dance and No one questioned the military service much controversy, that there was no Thank you for publishing the letter of her camps became the focus of the lives of previous presidential candidates “compelling” evidence that POWs in Daria Markus in your August 15 issue in of hundreds of families. We formed our because their records were open to all. Vietnam remained alive. When Rep. Ed which she cites evidence of Ihor lifestyles around those classes and Sen. Kerry’s military service, however, is Royce, (R-Calif.) introduced a bill in the Sikorsky – the “Father of the Helicopter” camps. The experiences our children under a cloud. With the publication of House prohibiting non-humanitarian U.S. – identifying himself as being of “purely have had with Pani Roma have helped “Unfit for Command,” a well-document- aid to Vietnam unless thousands of politi- Ukrainian origin.” It is good that this develop their characters. ed book I heartily recommend, Sen. cal prisoners were released and religious confirmatory letter exists, but there were They will remember those experiences Kerry’s military decorations are being freedom was restored, Sen. Kerry many instances during his life where Mr. for a lifetime. Countless children, whether questioned by some 200 of his own swift blocked the legislation in the Senate. Sikorsky mentioned his Ukrainian roots. confident or timid, learned to move their boat comrades. The New York Times, of Was Mr. Kerry a useful idiot for the Nonetheless, he also would state that he bodies in a graceful manner and to have course, claims that the charges in the Communists or simply an opportunist came from Russia during the first world the courage to set foot on stage before book are “unsubstantiated.” flip-flopping with the prevailing political war, since Ukraine was then (prior to hundreds of people. At the same time that None of the previous presidential can- winds? When it was chic to be like Jane World War I) part of the Russian Empire. they were learning to dance, the students didates made home movies of themselves Fonda, Mr. Kerry threw away his war Many misinterpreted this attribution as were learning the Ukrainian language, cus- in Army infantry fatigues, weapon in medals. When it is time to be our com- his claiming to be Russian. toms and music. This will be everlasting. hand, stalking the jungles of Vietnam for mander-in-chief, John Kerry finds his Mr. Sikorsky’s rather ambivalent atti- We are so fortunate to now have this unknown foes, all to be later used as a medals and reports for duty. Did he think tude regarding his ethnicity is apparently opportunity to come together and enjoy a campaign prop. his past wouldn’t be noticed, or did our reflected in his descendants. I have been meal as one big family honoring an And no previous presidential candi- GOP mole urge him to make Vietnam the told that one son considers himself to be extraordinary, talented woman and cele- date trashed his comrades-in-arms the centerpiece of his campaign? “The Ukrainian, while another claims he is brating the legacy she has left for us. She way Mr. Kerry did when he returned answer, my friend, is blowin’ in the wind, Russian. So, go figure. would be so proud. from Vietnam. As leader of Vietnam the answer is blowin’ in the wind.” Dr. Markus is not quite correct when she Veterans Against the War (VVAW) in states that, “He [Sikorsky] and sportsman Anastasia Tretiak 1971, Mr. Kerry appeared before a Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is: Bronko Nagurski are the only Ukrainians Glen Rock, N.J. Senate committee chaired by William [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 No. 37

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Republicans, Democrats and Ukraine Thirteen years of independence by Dr. Bohdan Vitvitsky events that marked the beginning of the by Hryhoriy Tsipka Moscow to try and denigrate these Cold War. It was Democratic President revealing conversations and the man who It is ironic that, of all people, John F. Kennedy who forced Nikita On August 23 less then half the popu- recorded them, the truth is out there for Ukrainian Americans should confuse the Khrushchev to back down during the lation of Ukraine celebrated the 13th anyone to read and hear. former Soviet Union with Russia. It is Cuban missile crisis, and there were no anniversary of the revival of an inde- What emerges is the voice of a greedy, not that we confuse the places; what we more important Cold Warriors than pendent Ukrainian state. A poll taken by vicious and conniving “khakhol” speak- do is mistakenly presume that American Democrats Sen. Henry “Scoop” Jackson the Razumkov Center in Kyiv on the eve ing 90 percent of the time in Russian to attitudes toward the former Soviet Union and later Dr. Zbigniew Brzezinski. of the anniversary found that only 32 per- his closest comrades: Yurii Kravchenko, are the same as attitudes toward today’s But let’s assume, for the sake of argu- cent of the population believed that the murderous head of the Internal Russia. Nothing could be further from ment, that Republicans were more con- Ukraine was indeed independent. Affairs Ministry; Leonid Derkach, the the truth, especially with regard to the sistently adversarial against the Soviets How is this possible? Can similar simple-minded and mildly deranged for- results be found in any other country in attitudes of the current Republican than the Democrats. Did that mean that mer head of the Security Service of Europe (with the possible exception of administration. Republicans would be more hospitable to Ukraine; Mykola Azarov, the cynical During the Cold War, Republican rhet- Belarus)? Ukrainian concerns? Ukrainians naively cover-up artist who is currently vice oric convinced many in the Ukrainian The short answer is Leonid Kuchma. assumed so – presumably on the notion prime minister; and Ihor Bakai, a baby- community that Republicans were “The russified son of a Chernihiv sol- that if Ukrainians were strongly anti- faced shyster who is presently in charge tougher and more adversarial toward the dier” – these are the words that Mr. Soviet and Republicans were strongly of the property office in Mr. Kuchma’s Soviets than were the Democrats. There Kuchma used to describe himself at the anti-Soviet, Republicans would be pro- final administration. is no question that during some periods gala Independence Day concert held in Ukrainian. The recordings preserve how the pres- of the Cold War, Republican rhetoric was Kyiv’s Palace of Culture. His speech- Unfortunately, that was not the case. It ident switches to broken Ukrainian only indeed more harshly anti-Soviet. In some writer chose these words carefully. He was after all President Reagan’s adminis- when members of the opposition find it cases it was bombast for domestic politi- meant to show that Mr. Kuchma was not tration that sent Walter Polovchak, the necessary to talk to him. This is now Mr. cal consumption; in other cases, such as unlike many of his countrymen, that teenage Ukrainian who wanted to stay in Kuchma the actor, performing, showing President Ronald Reagan’s calling the somewhere inside him a national aware- the U.S., back to the “evil empire” that he, too, is “Ukrainian.” Speaking in USSR the “evil empire,” it was an impor- ness was tucked away waiting to emerge against his will. It was the Reagan Ukrainian has always been a calculated tant declaration of our policies and posi- and make itself known. The same could administration that sent Myroslav ploy for Mr. Kuchma. For those who do tion. And, the Republicans never had be said of others in Ukrainian history: Medvid, the Ukrainian sailor who twice not know him, he comes across as a anything analogous to the left wing of the Mazepa, Skoropadsky, Grigorenko and jumped from a Soviet ship in New born-again “Banderivets” (a member of Democratic Party that genuinely was soft battalions of other “enko’s.” But, unlike Orleans and begged to stay in the U.S., the Bandera faction of Ukrainian nation- on the East bloc. Kuchma, they were honest men. back to the “evil empire.” And, it was the alists) from Dnipropetrovsk. Give him a But, lest one suffer from historical Unfortunately for the president of Reagan administration that strongly guitar and 50 grams and tears begin amnesia, it bears remembering that it was Ukraine, a more complete, unretouched opposed the creation of the congressional rolling down his sentimental cheeks as he the Democratic President Harry S. portrait of him does exist – it can be commission on the Ukrainian Famine. belts out the songs his Mama sang him Truman who ordered the Berlin airlift heard on the recordings made by Maj. and committed the U.S. to fight the Then, on the eve of Ukrainian independ- Mykola Melnychenko. And although mil- when he was still a Russified child. Korean War when the North Korean ence, there was the first President George lions of dollars have been spent by Mr. The words coming from the presi- Communists attacked South Korea – Bush’s infamous “Chicken Kiev” speech Kuchma’s image makers in Kyiv and dent’s mouth speak for themselves: in Kyiv. Today it is the Bush administra- “Who needs that damn Jew (Surkis)?” tion and Sen. Richard Lugar who oppose “Take him (Gongadze) out, throw him to Bohdan Vivitsky is an attorney, writer passage of the resolution that calls the Hryhoriy Tsipka is the pseudonym of a the Chechens,” “How is it that any piece and lecturer who holds a Ph.D. in philos- Ukrainian journalist living in Central ophy. (Continued on page 21) Europe. (Continued on page 19) No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 9 Kyivan Church Study Group, an ecumenical dialogue team for our times

by Father Andriy Chirovsky must have well-informed followers – a who were received into the Catholic process. and Roma M. Hayda network of support from interested non- Communion precisely to save them from The winds of perestroika were omi- specialists – in our respective Churches. eternal damnation under a now repudiat- nous, however. Toward the end of the The following is a collaborative effort That brings us to the issue of resurrect- ed theology? 1980s the Moscow Patriarchate ventured of a committed lay leader of the ing the Kyivan Church Study Group and This was an issue that needed to be beyond these official ecumenical discus- Ukrainian Catholic Church and one of fostering some basic understanding of treated by ecumenical dialogue someday, sions and prejudiced the Orthodox world the initiators of the Kyivan Church Study ecumenical objectives by the rest of us. to be sure. Its rising to the forefront at with allegations of criminal violence by Group. The authors bring different per- The Kyivan Church Study Group was this particular juncture was a serious Greco-Catholics in Soviet Ukraine, thus spectives to the issue at hand, but agreed born out of necessity when, after a decade detour from the business that should winning for Moscow the sympathy of to pool their efforts in order to speak of very positive formal theological dia- have been next on the agenda: how the Orthodox communities worldwide. This simultaneously at various levels to logue between the Orthodox and Catholic papacy could fit into a re-united plan was so effective that in 1989, during diverse constituencies in the Ukrainian Churches (Patmos and Rhodes, 1980; Christianity. The timing of this strange Roma Hayda’s presidency of the Churches. Munich, 1982; Bari, 1987; New Valaamo, tangent, as noted above, was clearly due Ukrainian Catholic Patriarchal Society – Ukrainians were stunned by the recent 1988) there was a convergence of events to the spectacular resurrection of the U.S.A., she felt its effects on the diplo- explosion of activity in the ecumenical with disturbing consequences. After UGCC after half a century of brutal per- matic corps at the Vatican. When, at the movement aimed at halting recognition agreement on various theological and secution. Neither the CIA nor the KGB, Vatican, the Patriarchal Society’s delega- of the Ukrainian Catholic Patriarchate. sacramental issues had dispelled long- neither the Vatican nor Ukrainian Greco- tions lobbied the ambassadors of the This time Ukrainian Catholics and held misconceptions about how greatly Catholic authorities in the West could society’s respective countries on behalf Orthodox alike were incensed by the the Orthodox and Catholic Churches dif- have predicted what happened between of freedom of conscience and the Greco- political moves in the Catholic and fered, the next logical step would have 1988 and 1992. Catholic Church in Soviet Ukraine, ques- Orthodox worlds, but by and large found been to turn to the issue of the papacy and Specialists were certain that a remnant tions were raised of whether freedom for little recourse among their respective its role in any future re-united Christian hierarchies or lay leaders. world. Instead, the dialogue veered com- The usual fallback position among pletely off course and became completely Ukrainian Catholics is at best a clinging to absorbed by the issue of “uniatism” (in some perceived historical right, the post- this particular case meaning the existence ...the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic and the three Vatican II documents and the promises of Eastern Catholic Churches, their ori- made by Pope John Paul II, with the hope gins and future destiny). major Ukrainian Orthodox jurisdictions cannot that these will force the right thing to In 1988 the UGCC began to emerge occur eventually. At worst, we tend to rel- from its catacomb existence in surprising function in continued isolation from each other and egate ecumenism to the dung-heap of cyn- numbers, bringing enormous embarrass- from worldwide phenomena like the ecumenical icism or to become indifferent toward ecu- ment to the Moscow Patriarchate through menism, in effect abrogating our responsi- mass defections of clergy and putting to movement. bility to the ecumenical process in either the lie Russian Orthodox claims that the case. This is not to say that Patriarch Ukrainian Greco-Catholics had joyfully Lubomyr Husar and the Holy Synod of self-liquidated their Church in 1946, hap- the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church pily joining the Patriarchate of Moscow. of the UGCC had survived. What they the Ukrainian Greco-Catholics might not (UGCC) were inactive, or that the tireless This also caused much consternation for did not expect was that the numbers were lead to possible widespread fratricide, ecumenist of the Ukrainian Orthodox many leading professional ecumenists, not in the tens of thousands, but rather in escalating even into religious war. Church, Archbishop Vsevolod both Roman Catholic and Orthodox of the millions. When over 1,000 priests of As the Greco-Catholic Church was (Majdansky) sat by the wayside doing various jurisdictions. After all, they had the Moscow Patriarchate suddenly iden- coming out of the underground, the “uni- nothing – quite the contrary. But we have hoped that the thorny issue of the so- tified themselves as having been ate” question became more and more to admit that with our absence from the called “uniates” had somehow disap- Ukrainian Greco-Catholics in their hearts central. The Freising Statement of the broader world’s ecumenical radar screen, peared with the liquidation of the two all along, the Russian Orthodox Church’s International Joint Commission for the attention of official international ecu- largest Eastern Catholic Churches (in Department of External Affairs had to Orthodox-Catholic Dialogue took a menical groups is elsewhere. Ukraine and Romania) after World War II. spring into action, screaming bloody strong position against the “uniate” In this article we will identify the At this time the official worldwide murder, accusing the newly decriminal- Churches suggesting a type of “final Ukrainian Church in Communion with Catholic-Orthodox dialogue proclaimed ized Ukrainian Greco-Catholics of vio- solution” for the Greco-Catholics. They Rome as the “Ukrainian Greco-Catholic that past union agreements of Orthodox lence, of stealing churches (which were should “freely choose” either Roman Church.” The term “Greco-Catholic Churches with Rome – especially the taken from them by Stalin and given to Catholicism or Orthodoxy. (No consider- Church” is a better translation for the Kyivan Church’s 1596 Union of Brest – the Moscow Church, and which the “uni- ation was given to the possibility of original “Hreko-Katolytska Tserkva,” were to be grouped together under one ates” very often had built themselves). remaining Eastern Catholic, observing “Greek-Catholic Church,” which would category (no matter how diverse their Ecumenists quickly jumped into the Orthodox Tradition while living in full translate into Ukrainian as “Hretska- individual histories were) and to be fray, condemning the long-banned and visible communion with Rome.) Katolytska Tserkva.” The point of men- understood as the unfortunate and Ukrainian Greco-Catholics without so This was especially meant for the Greco- tioning anything Greek at all is to desig- unhealthy phenomenon known as “uni- much as a simple hearing. Representatives Catholics in Soviet Ukraine and nate the Greek, or rather atism” (an ill-defined term that has been of the Vatican and of Moscow held offi- Romania. It was offensive indeed. Constantinopolitan, provenance of used to describe everything from a self- cial meetings and set up guidelines with When, after a 60-year hiatus, all the Kyivan Christianity. romanizing attitude on the part of Eastern nary a thought of including representa- Ukrainian Greco-Catholic bishops of the In order to change the current reliance Catholics to ecclesiological approaches tives of the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic world met in Rome that year, they were of professional ecumenists on biased by which one Church proselytizes mem- Church in the various consultations. It did unofficially faxed the Freising Draft. information, we have to take responsibil- bers of another). not take very long for the UGCC to Considering their situation of over half a ity for and leadership in the ecumenical This “uniatism” posed an insurmount- understand what was happening. A new century of isolation from each other and, dialogue that touches upon our own able obstacle that could not be fit into motto appeared among both the hierarchy for many, from the outside world, they Church life. This needs to be done not either ecclesial mold – Catholic or and the faithful: “Never about us without were not in any position to take on the sporadically, but on a continuous basis, Orthodox. All the Eastern Catholic us!” But getting invited to the table of Freising document. and it needs to occur within the structures Churches were now described as the official Orthodox-Catholic ecumenism The “Quadripartite Commission” was of the worldwide ecumenical movement. result of ill-conceived Roman intrigues to was not at all a simple task. another 1990 “ecumenical” endeavor For this, two things are needed. First of break off portions of Orthodox Churches In his paper “The Freising, Ariccia aimed at undermining the Ukrainian all, we need a knowledgeable and dedi- and submit them to Roman authority. The and Balamand Statements: An Analysis” Greco-Catholic Church, characterized by cated ecumenical team, and secondly, we motive for such unfortunate behavior on (Logos: A Journal of Eastern Christian disregard for the recently de-criminal- the part of Rome was seen as the notion Studies, Vol. 34, 1993, published by the ized UGCC. Indeed, the commission of soteriological exclusivism. Rome, the Sheptytsky Institute of Eastern Christian never allowed itself to use the term Father Andriy Chirovsky is the founder professional ecumenists agreed, had been Studies, St. Paul University, Ottawa), “Church” for the Ukrainian Greco- of the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky acting out of a misguided desire to save Archimandrite Serge Keleher relates the Catholics, substituting instead “commu- Institute of Eastern Christian Studies, St. some of the Orthodox, since full-scale course of the official dialogue after 1988 nities of Catholics of the Byzantine Rite” Paul University, Ottawa, where he holds union was unachievable and the only and its pivotal conjunction with events in with the understood subtext that these the Peter and Doris Kule Chair of way to get to heaven, according to the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Church. communities would be placed under the Eastern Christian Theology and Rome’s theologians, was to be under the As was mentioned above, until the eve jurisdiction of Roman (Latin-rite) bish- Spirituality. He was a founding member of authority of the pope. of the demise of the Soviet Union, the ops in an effort to either Romanize them the original Kyivan Church Study Group. Today’s ecumenists agreed that such Joint International Commission for completely or drive them into the Roma Hayda has served in various notions were incompatible with current Theological Dialogue between the Russian Orthodox Church. capacities in the Ukrainian Greco-Catholic Catholic teaching, exemplified by Catholic and Orthodox Churches, com- In fact, the Church – decriminalized Church as a committed lay activist. She Vatican II and other official statements, posed of two representatives of each of just two months earlier – was saved from has served as national president of the which now saw the Orthodox bodies as the “canonical autocephalous Orthodox such “execution by ecumenism” due Ukrainian Patriarchal Society – U.S.A., “sister churches” in real but somewhat Churches” and 28 Catholic members only to the resolute action of the has been active in the international move- imperfect communion with the Catholic chosen directly by Rome, was function- UGCC’s locum tenens Archbishop ment of Catholic Laity Pax Romana, and Church. The Catholic Church no longer ing rather well. The commission was Volodymyr Sterniuk, who walked out of participates regularly in ecumenical con- held that the Orthodox, by not submitting making good progress toward the recon- the final session of this devious commis- to papal authority, were all going to hell. ferences, working for Christian unity and a ciliation of the Orthodox and Catholic sion, declaring all of its decisions null more effective involvement of laypeople in But that raised the inevitable issue: what sister Churches, reaching a surprising the life of the Church. to do with the Eastern Catholic Churches, level of mutual acceptance in the (Continued on page 10) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 No. 37

Church of Constantinople, along with the notion of sister Churches, a concept cal issues, working together with Kyivan Church... those Ukrainian Orthodox who were unfortunately forgotten by Rome at the Orthodox ecumenists who are also gen- (Continued from page 9) under Constantinople’s jurisdiction. Most time of the late 16th century Union of uinely committed to Christian unity as and void, and without any binding effect interestingly, they were also exploring the Brest, when the Vatican was responding something that is the very will of the Lord. upon the UGCC. This frustrated the possibility of full communion between to the fragmentation of Western Rather than criticize, let us look at an attempts of professional ecumenists such the UGCC and Constantinople without Christianity after the Protestant action plan. To make any headway, ecu- as those who authored the Freising breaking the existing communion of the Reformation with extreme centralization menism requires a constructive partner. Declaration to deal conclusively with the UGCC with Rome. That, of course, and conformism. The Church needs a certain amount of “uniates.” would place Constantinople in mediate The emphasis on an ecclesiology of order and responds to it well. Not understanding the agenda of the communion with Rome, an admittedly communion of sister Churches means For the Kyivan Church Study Group to Joint Commission for Theological strange situation which, however, is not that communion is not to be understood resume its ecumenical work, Cardinal Dialogue between the Roman Catholic without notable historical precedent. as unification by way of submission or Husar and the Holy Synod have to call Church and the Orthodox Churches, Between 1992 and 1995 the Kyivan the denial of spiritual identity that in the them to action and consider allocating a Ukrainian Catholics and those Ukrainian Church Study Group met seven times in past resulted in the deformations of “uni- budget as well. Since the Kyivan Church Orthodox who were not under the different locations: Oxford (U.K.), atism.” For the Orthodox this is also an Study Group’s last active period, Moscow Patriarchate often ignored the Stamford (Conn.) on two occasions, important consideration, because some Ukrainian Orthodox Archbishop commission’s activity. Cumulatively, Ottawa (Canada), Halki-Istanbul Orthodox communities also suffered sub- Vsevolod, has worked arduously for the however, the events outlined above (Turkey) and Rome and less officially in ordination to centralizing powers in the communion of Churches with the infra- unequivocally pressed the Ukrainian Chevetogne (Belgium). Members Orthodox world, just as Eastern Catholics structure and organizational support of the Greco-Catholic Church to enter into ecu- explored the possibility of meeting in found themselves subordinated to the Orientale Lumen Ecumenical menical dialogue. This was not an easy Kyiv for further dialogue. Focusing on powerful Roman Curia. Conferences held annually in Washington task, given that the official dialogue had theology and specifically on ecclesiology The emphasis on communion also and occasionally overseas. He could bring by-passed the Ukrainians for decades. In (the study of how the Church understands means that the union of Churches is not this commitment to the study group once fact, the International Joint Commission and carries out its mission), the Kyivan to be understood as a conglomerate as in again. During the discussion of the bot- actually included one Catholic member Church Study Group made important a corporation in the business world, tom line issues of Catholic-Orthodox dia- who was ethnically Ukrainian, but who strides. where one entity is absorbed by another. logue at the June 2004 Orientale Lumen was not delegated for this task by the The group received the blessing of Neither is it an aggregation of individual Conference Bishop Kallistos (Ware) Synod of Bishops of the UGCC, and who Patriarch Bartholomew of Constantinople units that are unrelated to each other. The pointedly asked for the Kyivan Church identified himself with the Roman Curia and Cardinal Myroslav Ivan Lubachivsky. Communion of sister Churches is most Study Group’s needed input. We could rather than the Synod of Ukrainian The papers from the various consultations profoundly expressed in their ability to expect him to renew his own commitment Greco-Catholic Bishops. The same man were published in the Sheptytsky come to the holy table to celebrate and to this ecumenical endeavor as well. had headed the Vatican delegation of the Institute’s scholarly revue, Logos: A share the Eucharist while maintaining the While the Orientale Lumen ill-conceived Quadripartite Commission. Journal of Eastern Christian Studies. The spirituality of each Church’s particular Conferences seem to have picked up in Thus, if Ukrainian Greco-Catholics members of the KCS were presented to and holy tradition. some measure where the Kyivan Church demanded representation in the Pope John Paul II and met extensively The exploration of shared theology Study Group left off, they do not address International Joint Commission, they with Patriarch Bartholomew, both in and doctrinal approaches, of the form of some of the specific problems that have were cynically told that they had it Rome and at his residence in the Phanar governance of each Church, the study of arisen from the very difficult and trying already! (Istanbul). Their consultations brought the type of primacy exercised by each lived experience of the various Orthodox At approximately this time better mutual understanding among all its patriarch and the redefinition of the pri- and Catholic branches of the Church of Archimandrite Keleher was associated participants, re-focusing attention on the macy of Peter and the role of the Roman Kyiv. The Orientale Lumen Conferences with Keston College, an Oxford-based real issues involved in the often ill- pontiff, as well as issues of the territorial are by their very nature simply too broad center studying religious freedom in defined and, therefore, uncritically stud- and personal jurisdiction of the various in scope to achieve the kind of depth of totalitarian states. He facilitated the ied phenomenon of “uniatism,” or rather, sister Churches are just some of the study that is required by particular issues growing friendship of Bishop Basil the existence of the Eastern Catholic important topics of discussion that can be facing the Ukrainian Orthodox and Losten (UGCC) and Bishop Vsevolod Churches, their history and the challenges expected to arise as Orthodox and Greco-Catholic Churches. Having attend- (UOC). Simultaneously, Bishop Kallistos they face in order to become positive Catholic sister Churches begin to listen to ed the Orientale Lumen Conferences, (Ware) [Ecumenical Patriarchate] and the players in world-wide ecumenism. each other’s concerns. many of us have come to respect their Rev. Dr. Andriy Chirovsky [UGCC] met The Kyivan Church Study Group The Ukrainian Greco-Catholic and forthright approach and the frank but lov- at a Patristics Conference at Oxford and allowed such eminent Orthodox theolo- Orthodox Churches have common roots ing atmosphere that is so conducive to began discussing the possibility of an gians as Bishop Kallistos (Ware) and oth- in St. Volodymyr’s acceptance of dialogue. They have been successful, ecumenical forum in which Ukrainian ers to recognize the right of the Ukrainian Christianity in 988 and in 600 years of well-attended by clergy and laity interest- Greco-Catholics could meet with repre- Greco-Catholic Church to exist, and ensuing common history, but they have ed in the ecumenical movement, and sentatives of their historic Mother acknowledged the persecution of the drifted apart due to the Kyivan Church’s enjoy the attention of the Vatican and the Church, the Patriarchate of Ukrainian Orthodox and Greco-Catholic history of oppression by foreign powers, Ecumenical Patriarchate. Constantinople. From these initial Churches. By raising the issue of double internal division, neglect of each other The Kyvian Church Study Group was encounters there arose the Kyivan communion (with Rome and and isolation from one another. There are also an informal and unofficial ecumenical Church Study Group, which brought Constantinople), the group encouraged many other issues that complicate mat- assembly, and yet it accomplished much in together bishops and learned theologians Melkite Greek-Catholic ecumenists to ters. Internal fragmentation, the burden of a relatively short time. The work of the from these two constituencies. raise this issue again in the Church of unrecognized canonical status of some Kyivan Church Study Group ended prema- The Ukrainian Greco-Catholics chose Antioch. Painfully honest discussions, jurisdictions in the eyes of established turely (as the spring 2004 experience with Constantinople as their interlocutor for based on critical scholarship and anchored Orthodox and Catholic centers, the UGCC’s Patriarchate has amply good reason. Their ancestors had accepted in prayer and deep Christian respect for Latinization, Russification, and general demonstrated.) One can only imagine what Christianity from Constantinople in 988, persons made all of this possible. loss of historical identity, and the present might possibly have occurred, had the so the link was historically logical. Even though they were not part of the atmosphere of rebellion and dissent KCSG had a chance to prepare the already Practically, there was an additional advan- official Joint International Commission, among today’s Roman Catholics result- positively disposed representatives of the tage. The autocephalist Ukrainian the group’s consultations brought them ing in a less than cohesive Catholic com- Patriarchate of Constantinople for the idea Orthodox Church of Canada had recently into contact with renowned theologians munion, all present daunting challenges. of the Patriarchate of the UGCC, using accepted the “omophorion” (jurisdictional of the Catholic and Orthodox worlds, Cardinal Husar’s visionary “One peo- their established trusting relationships to protection) of Constantinople, and there some of whom were participating in the ple of God” address (April 2004) on the explore the best way to present this issue to was good reason to believe that the auto- official dialogue directly or indirectly as return of the headquarters of the UGCC the Orthodox world. Alas, the KCSG cephalist Ukrainian Orthodox Church of consultants. When the time came to move to Kyiv reiterates the openness of his remained unutilized and the Patriarchate the USA might soon follow suit, as it did the dialogue to Ukraine, the difficult situ- Church to ecumenical dialogue with all remains terribly misunderstood. indeed. Thus, the ecumenical encounter ation among the competing Orthodox Orthodox Churches in Ukraine. The Perhaps globalization will drive the could include both Constantinople and jurisdictions, along with lack of experi- importance he places on communion- future unification of Churches. Perhaps those Ukrainian Orthodox who accepted ence on the part of some participants with based complementarity and on a dialogue this will be pushed forward by the politi- Constantinople’s authority. the ecumenical process proved too great of partnership stands in stark contrast to cal priorities of various governments. From the UGCC the study group includ- an obstacle. The work of the Kyivan the outright exclusion and ultimatums Neither of these would not serve the real ed Bishops Losten, Julian Voronovsky and Church Study Group came to a standstill, hurled at them which the Ukrainian interests of the Ukrainian soul or Pavlo Vasylyk, Archimandrites Serge though not without regular calls from Greco-Catholics found so uncharitable in Churches. One thing is certain: the Keleher and Boniface Lyukx, the Rev. Drs. several members to resume the process. recent times and thus unacceptable. Ukrainian Greco-Catholic and the three Chirovsky, Peter Galadza, Andrew Unfamiliarity with ecumenism’s As it did in the late 1980s, the Moscow major Ukrainian Orthodox jurisdictions Onuferko and Myroslav Tataryn, and the objectives and its basic working process Patriarchate once again went outside the cannot function in continued isolation then not-yet-ordained Dr. Borys Gudziak also prevails in our Greco-Catholic and ecumenical circle to gather support for its from each other and from worldwide and others. From the Ecumenical Orthodox communities outside Ukraine opposition to the Patriarchate of the phenomena like the ecumenical move- Patriarchate and affiliated Churches there and that, unfortunately, is much to our UGCC, effectively aligning the support of ment. We have to realize that without a were Bishops Kallistos, Vsevolod, disadvantage. The goal of ecumenical the heads of the world’s Orthodox team of bishops and theologians dedicat- Archimandrites Ephrem and Andrew dialogue is to work toward eventual Churches. Many interventions were made ed to work in the ecumenical movement, Partykevych, Archpriests Oleh Kravchenko eucharistic union – communion – of sis- by Cardinal Husar with the full support of supported by a strong following in our and Ihor Kutash, Protopresbyter Emmanuel ter Churches, or at the very least to foster the Synod of Bishops of the UGCC. Some respective Churches, we cannot hope to Clapsis, Father Anthony Ugolnik, Dr. better mutual understanding and coopera- sporadic ecumenical efforts also were overcome the current morass. Roman Yereniuk, and others. tion. For Catholics, the Second Vatican made. But these cannot substitute for the The Kyivan Church Study Group Their particular focus was to develop Council opened the door to understand concentrated efforts of a dedicated and needs to return to the important work that understanding between the UGCC on the communion from the perspective of equal well-prepared ecumenical team that is it began in the early 1990s. We cannot one hand and the UOC with its Mother dignity of each venerable tradition, hence focused for the long term on certain criti- wait any longer. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 11 Two day camps bring children and their families to UNA resort by Oksana Trytjak Tabir Ptashat which is a Ukrainian- UNA Special Projects language day camp for pre-schoolers had and Fraternal Activities Coordinator its campers play games, sing songs, dance, enjoy nature and listen to stories – KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Everyone has all in the Ukrainian language. what they think is a tough job, and I am Soyuzivka Children’s Day Camp had no different. However, as special projects their campers do exactly the same, but all coordinator for the UNA, I have found in the English language. And yet, when over the years that helping to promote the you looked at the children (and some UNA and one of its greatest assets, younger ones had difficulty speaking in Soyuzivka, is a challenging and hugely either language), you realized that they rewarding job. I’d like to share with you were certainly all Ukrainian. a recent experience I had while visiting It was great watching their tiny faces the participants of two popular children’s while they were listening, oh so carefully, summer camps held at Soyuzivka – Tabir to folk tales, or “kazochky.” These children Ptashat and the Children’s Day Camp – were so proud to sing along with their and describe how a campaign to promote camp counselors and a few tried, with communication between the UNA and some difficulty, to do little dance routines. the Ukrainian community at large is help- But the best was to see them strutting ing to bolster financial support for around in their Ukrainian outfits: little girls Soyuzivka and to promote membership with flowered “vinochky,” boys with bright in the Ukrainian National Association. red “sharavary.” What an encouraging feel- UNA National Secretary Christine E. ing this gives anybody who cares about the Kozak, has made it her personal mission future of the next Ukrainian generation. UNA National Secretary Christine Kozak (left) with Myron and Oksana to help improve contact between her Herein lies another rewarding part of Krywulych during the “Tabir Ptashat” day camp at Soyuzivka. office and the UNA membership. In con- my job. I could spend a couple of beauti- junction with an industry-wide campaign ful warm days visiting Soyuzivka, meet- and young adults, Ukrainian-speaking or Canada to gather there. They met in antici- titled “Life Insurance Awareness Month,” ing UNA members and snapping photos not, of any religious background and of pation of having a wonderful reunion with I had the honor of joining her on many of this the future Ukrainian generation. many political affiliations congregate from their extended relatives. All looked forward trips to Soyuzivka this summer to pro- Ms. Kozak and I watched in amazement all corners of the U.S. and Canada to play a to finally meeting the new members of the mote the UNA. This was also an opportu- and admiration the many camp organizers, mean game of volleyball or paddle ball, but family, great grandchildren, newlyweds, etc. nity to canvas UNA members about their counselors and entertainers who truly most importantly to meet each other. This Another family organized over 40 rela- needs and expectations, and to get feed- worked hard at making the camps enjoy- year a special bocce ball tournament was tives to meet at Soyuzivka. The matriarch of back about the UNA, Svoboda, The able. But they also made sure that there was held and all proceeds are to be donated to this clan had met her spouse at Soyuzivka Ukrainian Weekly and Soyuzivka. an important lesson to be learned by each the renaissance of Soyuzivka. many years ago and to this day she promotes Summertime brings many visitors to participant: that it’s fun to be Ukrainian. And some of us worry about whether Soyuzivka for her entire tribe. Her children, Soyuzivka, and the many children’s camps I respect the many parents who this young generation cares about the grandchildren and now her great-grandchil- bring many more parents and grandparents. brought their children to these camps, community. Each in his/her own way, but dren visit Soyuzivka – a place that promotes While visiting the camps at Soyuzivka, we many from across the country. They they certainly do care. Again, I felt Ukrainian culture and is family-friendly. enjoyed watching the little ones run around, wanted to ensure that their children from immense satisfaction in witnessing and All of this is so satisfying and uplift- met with the proud parents, admired the their very beginnings get that sense of seeing this young generation. ing to see. Not only is it a wonderful many dedicated counselors and promoted belonging to the Ukrainian community. At the UNA resort we met a family at view of a family history, but it leaves one the UNA at UNA-hosted receptions. It will not be very long before these same Soyuzivka Children’s Day Camp that cele- with a sense that “yes, it is fun being What was commendable was the parents will bring their children to the well- brated their fifth reunion. Another family – Ukrainian; yes, it is fun to belong.” And absolute commitment of both camps to pro- known “Ukrainian Week” in Wildwood, all six generations – travelled hundreds of if we know anything about being mote the Ukrainian heritage and culture. N.J. This is another place where older teens miles from across the U.S. and some from Ukrainian, we know we need to belong.

The happy faces of little campers at Soyuzivka.

October 31 presidential vote. He asked Mr. Yushchenko warned, however, that Yushchenko at his last stop in Irpin, a raion A day on the presidential... them to reject pessimistic assertions that should the Ukrainian voter retreat from center an hour northwest of Kyiv, where he (Continued from page 4) authorities “have already decided every- the process after simply filling out his bal- received the warmest welcome in a day of Kotsiubynsky, Franko and Skovoroda – thing.” He pleaded that they not remain lot on Election Day, he will not have done good cheer and hearty applause. would these lands become richer?” he passive and indifferent, but realize that his civic duty in full. Mr. Yushchenko However, in keeping with expecta- queried the crowds. their vote could change matters. The presi- explained that he wanted citizens to gath- tions, a handful of protesters from the Mr. Yushchenko further criticized the dential candidate also asked that voters not er at the voting precincts and the territori- Bratstvo Party, a paramilitary extremist Kuchma administration for politically play- be swayed by bribery, blackmail or other al commissions as the voting day ended group with anti-American leanings head- ing off western and eastern parts of Ukraine use of illegal administrative resources. and the vote count began “to help the ed by Dmytro Korchynsky – which many in a divide-and-conquer game, while point- “Whether they give you a kilogram of commissioners count the vote correctly.” pundits in Ukraine maintain is financed ing out that it was in contravention to a cen- wheat or a bottle of beer, whether they raise He also called on the voters to make by Mr. Medvedchuk, President Kuchma’s tral policy espoused by his friend and your pension or give you one of those diet sure the territorial commissioners who chief of staff – began a very vocal and strategic partner, Russian President aids so popular today – you should take it, it were appointed prior to the elections belligerent demonstration as Mr. Vladimir Putin, in his own country. was bought with your money. Then put it were the ones that were in place for the Yushchenko’s appearance ended. The “You will never hear Putin say the aside as you enter the voting booth and vote vote count on October 31. group had to be physically removed by words ‘eastern Russia’ or ‘western for change. You will see a different Ukraine, “The members of the commissions the campaign’s security staff to allow for Russia,’ ” noted Mr. Yushchenko. a different government, one that will take should be your neighbors and acquaintanc- Mr. Yushchenko’s motorcade to leave. The candidate called on Ukrainian vot- care of its people and not only of itself,” es. We must carefully watch to see that Just another normal day on the ers not to remain apathetic regarding the exclaimed Mr. Yushchenko in Vyshhorod. they are not replaced,” explained Mr. Yushchenko campaign trail. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 No. 37 From Regensburg to Paris: the World Scout Jamboree of 1947 Before heading to the jamboree, how- We left the jamboree with a sense of sat- ever, we spent a couple of days sightsee- isfaction at having fulfilled our youthful ing in Paris, including a visit to the dream. Our trip home was incident free. Ukrainian Community Center, where we From Paris, we headed for home by received directions to the Moisson camp- express train passing through Berlin and site. arriving in Regensburg toward evening. Our hearts were pounding with excite- It was dark by the time we walked ment as we entered a campsite bustling home and by coincidence our with activity and saw the massive num- Regensburg scouts were having a camp- ber of scouts who had arrived from some fire that night. As you can imagine, we 70 lands. During registration, we presented quite a sight when we arrived received our housing and meal assign- with loaded-down rucksacks, full dress ments and a jamboree patch designating uniforms and our newly acquired scout the name of our sub-camp – ours was the hats from Paris. I am sure the rousing “Bourgogne.” Speaking of meals, each welcome they gave us was heard table of eight was hosted by one French throughout our DP camp that night – and scout who served three bottles of French we could not have been happier. wine at every meal, including breakfast. As an aside, many of the people who This amazed us, but they explained that were there that evening will be attending the French water was not fit for drinking. the 15th Regensburg Reunion at On our first evening, we attended a tra- Soyuzivka on September 13-16; some of ditional scouting campfire. The evening them will also be remembering the 57th included skits, dances, songs, jokes and anniversary of the Ukrainian Scout storytelling by various groups and indi- Jamboree held in Mittenwald, Germany, viduals. All of a sudden an announcement on June 5-7, 1947. was made over the loudspeaker that a sur- Last summer while my granddaughter prise group of Ukrainian scouts would be was visiting Paris, she tried, but was the next to entertain. And then, out of the unable to find the site where the jam- darkness running toward the campfire boree took place in Moisson. She wrote some 20 Ukrainian Scouts (I believe from to me saying, “Dear Jajo, I am unable to Munich) all dressed in Ukrainian Hutsul locate any remains of the 1947 Jamboree costumes began to dance the Arkan.” In site. However, I did stop at a local philat- our extreme excitement and pride, we ely shop and found a commemorative jumped out of the bleachers and ran to postage stamp from the 1947 Jamboree, join them in their dance. We closed that which I will bring home for you.” evening’s campfire with all scouts stand- Sadly enough, to this day, Plast is not a The official jamboree patch of the Sixth World Scout Jamboree. ing and singing in unison, “Day is done, member of the World Scout Organization. gone the sun, all is well.” It gave me In 2007, the 21st World Scout Jamboree by Bohdan Malaniak from all corners of the world in France. chills. will celebrate the 100th anniversary of And so, without invitation, official We spent most of our remaining days scouting in Great Britain. By that time, let Fifty-seven summers have passed permission, passports and other neces- having a good time visiting with other us hope that Plast Ukrainian Scouting since the 1947 – Sixth World Scout sary documentation, we began our uncer- scouts, learning about other scouting tra- Organization will have become a member Jamboree – took place in Moisson, a tain journey into unknown and risky ditions and trading scout memorabilia. of the World Scout Organization. suburb of Paris, located on the banks of predicaments, illegal crossings of the River Seine. During those years, German and French borders, and the Ukrainian displaced persons, living for greatest of traveling adventures ever! the most part in post-World War II Our journey began as we boarded a Germany, encountered many difficulties train that would take us from Regensburg in terms of officially representing their to the French occupied zone of Germany, country of origin at this international where, luckily, we connected with a gathering of some 25,000 scouts. group of vacationing Ukrainians who Nevertheless, some 40 to 50 were traveling on the River Rhine toward Ukrainian scouts did take part in this Koblence, a city near the German-French post-war jamboree and among them were border. They invited us to travel with three youthful Plast members from the them and, when we reached the border, Regensburg Displaced Persons (DP) the crew of the boat smuggled us across – Camp: Wolodymyr Mialkowskyj, who and VOILA! – there we were on French currently resides in Munich, Germany; soil. As the boat was pulling away, Mr. Volodymyr Slobodian, who lives in the Mialkowskyj sent a message in Morse “Land Down Under,” Australia; and code to the boat people saying, “SKOB” yours truly, Bohdan Malaniak, from (a Ukrainian Plast greeting). Glendale, Calif. We three members of Using our compasses, we headed in the Lions troop decided, at any cost, to the direction of Paris. We traveled by make our way to this gathering of scouts foot on wooded trails until we came to some railroad tracks, where we stopped to refresh ourselves. While we were rest- ing, we heard the distant whistle of a train that was traveling in the direction we were headed. We realized that the train would be slowing down in order to negotiate the curve of the tracks, so we cautiously jumped onto the steps between the boxcars and one by one climbed aboard and made our way to the corner of an open boxcar filled with black coal. After some time, the train slowed down and then came to a complete stop at a very small station in order to take on some cold, cold water on a hot, hot day. And that is where railroad officials and the local gendarme caught three stow- aways.” Fortunately, we had concocted a story in the event we were caught: we would pretend that somehow we were separated from the main contingency of Czechoslovak scouts traveling to the Jamboree. Luck was still with us; not only did they buy our story, but they also put A postal issue from the 1947 jamboree. us passage-free on the next train to Paris. A postcard from the Plast jamboree of 1947 in Mittenwald. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 13

Soyuzivka’s new camps offer exploration, discovery, adventure

Camp director Walter Nalywayko with children enrolled in the Exploration Day Camp during a hike to Soyuzivka’s cliffs.

A group of youths from the Adventure Camp on a hike. Justin Wagner learns to climb with counselor Lauren Thomas.

KERHONKSON, N.Y. – Soyuzivka’s three new summer camps proved to be extremely popular attractions during the summer of 2004, judging from the smil- ing faces of campers between the ages of 7 and 16. All the camps, directed by Walter Nalywayko, Soyuzivka’s activities direc- tor, with the assistance of qualified coun- selors, had about 30 campers each. First on the summer schedule of camps new to Soyuzivka was the Exploration Day Camp, geared for boys and girls age 7-10, which offered six hours of supervised daily activities focusing on the outdoors. Also in Soyuzivka’s summer line-up was Discovery Camp, a sleep-over camp for children between the ages of 8 and 12. The camp program emphasized not only outdoor activities, but also Ukrainian heritage. The oldest group of campers was enrolled in another sleep-over camp called Adventure Camp. The camp pro- gram focused on outdoor activities rang- ing from camping and hiking to rock climbing – an activity for which the Shawangunk Mountains are famous – under the guidance of professional climbers. The management of Soyuzivka, the upstate New York resort of the Ukrainian National Association, is already looking ahead to the summer of 2005 when these camps will be repeated for new groups of enthusiastic campers ready for new chal- lenges in the great outdoors. Archery was among the activities offered during Discovery Camp. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 No. 37

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these charges came from the chief of the This line of reasoning was followed up on with which to force Ukrainian leaders to The cold war... presidential administration, Viktor July 26 when Russian President Vladimir adopt modern democratic standards in (Continued from page 2) Medvedchuk, in an article for the news- Putin told reporters in Crimea during a media practices. The Ukrainian leader- Ukraine. The mere quantity of media out- paper 2000 on August 13, in which he Ukrainian-Russian summit that “the intel- ship knows this weakness and is confi- lets is impressive. Different views are outlined his views on freedom of the ligence networks of our Western partners dent that it enjoys the full support of the represented; politicians of all ranks are press and replied to his country’s critics. are trying in every way to hamper our Russian government in what appears to regularly criticized in the media. A lively “The more I try to analyze the political movement toward each other.” be a restoration of Soviet-era media con- discussion of public issues – alas, not processes in our country, the more diffi- Mr. Putin’s reference to Western intel- trols. When taking into account that exactly a dialogue – is taking place. cult it is for me to renounce my view that ligence agencies manipulating domestic media watchdog organizations concluded “The general legal framework in the during the past few years freedom of the politics was repeated in a more round- that the Russian media were highly media field is considered satisfactory by press has become a weapon in the battle about manner in Medvedchuk’s article by biased in Mr. Putin’s favor during the independent experts from both inside and of the opposition with the current gov- his claim that “so-called” Western human Russian presidential elections in March, outside the country. In some instances, ernment,” he wrote. “Furthermore, free- rights funds headed by former CIA chiefs it should come as no surprise if President recent media-related lawmaking in dom of expression is both a shield and a were channeling their findings to the Putin refrains from criticizing Ukrainian Ukraine was even more forward-looking club at the same time. One can use free- opposition press as part of some sinister media practices during these elections – than relevant legislation in older democ- dom of the press as a weapon against disinformation operation. in which both Russia and the West have racies.” one’s enemies at the same time it can be The West has relatively little leverage much at stake. Having established that a pluralistic used to hide behind, let us say, from media exists in the country, the report criminal prosecution. The point being went on to specific issues, and this is that it is useful: you broke the law and where many questionable practices tend the government is guilty.” to be found. Mr. Medvedchuk then provided his TO ALL MEMBERS OF UNA BRANCH 285 “Although, in general, political plural- interpretation of the tactics used by critics ism does exist in the media in Ukraine, of media freedom in Ukraine: “The uni- Please be advised that Branch 285 has merged with Branch versal condemnations of Ukraine are part where it seems to be least developed is in 66 as of September 1, 2004. All inquiries and requests for the broadcast media, specifically on tele- of the usual repertoire of some western vision. So even as private television organizations and are built along a stan- changes should be sent to Mr. Peter Leshchyshyn. broadcasting exists at the national and dard scheme: some event (either fictional local level, the government’s position is or at times real) is magnified to unbeliev- Peter Leshchyshyn able proportions and on this basis conclu- prevalent on the most popular channels 3601 Culver Dr. that also have the largest area reach,” the sions are drawn that ‘democracy and free- report noted. dom of the press are missing.’ ” Rochester, NY 14622-1826 The OSCE report had this to say about “At the same time the details of the (585) 342-3874 Ukrainian television: “The one view event in question and its underlying fac- dominating the airwaves is that of the tors do not enter into their analysis,” he government. “The problem seems to added. stem from three main causes: 1. an own- By the end of the article Mr. ership structure that is closely connected Medvedchuk explained what he saw as UKRAINIAN BUILDERS OF CUSTOM HOMES to, or influenced by, the current govern- the real threat. “In the West there exist WEST COAST OF FLORIDA ment; 2. temnyky [guidelines on cover- numerous so-called human rights funds age issued by the government], which and organizations that like to hand out TRIDENT DEVELOPMENT CORP. play an important role in homogenizing left and right their evaluations and rat- ings, including about Ukraine. 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This uted.” (941) 270-2411 (941) 270-2413 showed that on UT-1, the largest and “In its report published in April 2004, Zenon Luzniak, General Contractor this organization presented its annual rat- most influential station, some 95 percent Serving North Port, Venice, South Venice and area of political events were presented from ings of democracy and press freedoms. the pro-government point of view and Ukraine once again found itself on the less than 5 percent of airtime was devot- black list. These findings were then mas- ed to diverging views. The other large sively circulated with unbridled joy in stations, ICTV and Inter, followed suit. the opposition’s media which one might Mrs. Roma Despite these public admonitions by be led to believe exists in underground the OSCE and the Helsinki Federation, conditions,” he wrote. Psychic the Ukrainian leadership continued to “The question is not even related to control media coverage of the campaign. the fact that the president of such a well- Palm - Cards - Crystal Ball Readings As the campaign went into its fourth known human rights organization as “Tells your past as it was, present as it is, future as it will be.” week, the BBC reported on August 5 Freedom House is the former director of Helps with all matters of life that: “Coverage ... of the presidential the Central Intelligence Agency, James election campaign (July 26-August 1) by Woolsey, the nature of whose former job God gifted over 50 years exp. Spiritual guidance, Ukraine’s three most-watched TV chan- hardly qualifies him to be a defender of 99% accuracy. I will give you advice by phone or nels continued to be heavily biased in human rights (imagine if the former head mail. I help with love, business, health and mar- favor of Prime Minister Viktor of the KGB were to head a similar riage. 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The AP reported on August behind “freedom of the press” slogans to R.P. Drago Funeral Home, Inc. 5 that a senior U.S. administration offi- shield itself from criminal prosecution, is cial, asking not to be identified, told a worrying one and might signal that Louis G. Pillari – Funeral Director reporters that media coverage of the official Kyiv is contemplating more dra- Ukrainian campaign “has been decidedly matic measures to ensure that its candi- 43-10 30th Avenue tilted in favor of government loyalists.” date is elected. The unnamed official was quoted as fur- Earlier this year a number of prominent Long Island City, NY 11103 ther declaring “Ukrainian leaders are Ukrainian and Russian government fig- (718) 278-0089 mistaken if they believe the United States ures issued statements questioning the role will ease pressure on the country because that Western non-governmental organiza- of the more than 1,500 Ukrainian troops tions play in their countries, at the same ìÍð‡ªÌҸ͇ o·ÒÎÛ„‡ participating in the multinational force in time hinting that these NGOs, many of Owned by the Podpirka Family Iraq.” which are involved in media freedom The first official Ukrainian response to issues, might harbor subversive intents. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 No. 37 No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 17

old Communist Russian-style tendencies Ukraine and... toward restoring the Russian empire. (Continued from page 6) The U.S. Senate, the United Nations, Ukrainians did not frighten or deter them the World Trade Organization, NATO, from voting as one voice for freedom and NGOs, human rights groups and sovereignty in December 1991. These Ukraine-friendly media from various valiant people are our people, and countries are seriously active on behalf Ukraine is our ancestral birthplace. of the Ukrainian populace. Old Stalinist “temnyky” directives, What commitment is there from the authorized and written by Viktor Canadian government, the Canadian Medvechuk’s gang to gag local media, do Senate, NGOs and the Canadian business not fly due to the thousands of community? Very little in fact. Only 25 Westerners already in Ukraine eyewit- observers-scrutineers will be sent into nessing everything. Ukraine at their own expense. This would So Mr. Kuchma has drawn-up an barely cover a small oblast in Ukraine. archiac Soviet list of dos and don’ts in After six generations of Ukrainians in Cold War rhetoric for anyone who poses a Canada, totalling almost 2 million tax- challenge to him. According to Ihor payers and voters, where is our outrage at Ostash, vice-chairman of the Verkhovna the pathetic crumbs Ottawa has thrown Rada’s Foreign Relations Committee, this our way at this crucial time. We, the peo- is a desperate silver bullet for the regime. ple must demand that Ottawa wake up. The Ukrainian-friendly world media It’s not too late. and other Westerners have put Ukraine on Where is all the concerted action from an alert list to bring to the world’s attention our Ukrainian Canadian organizations? It is the Cold-War claw marks that are showing merely nominal. Silence is not leadership. up: from Kuchma-invited Russian techies So, here’s a “to do” list: call, e-mail or running interference with electronic media fax the Prime Minister’s Office, the to Cold War Russian businessmen setting Cabinet, the Senate, the Ministry of up Potemkin companies in order to siphon Foreign Affairs, the ambassador to off Ukraine’s futures. Ukraine, Inter-Governmental Affairs, all HAVE YOU HEARD? PURCHASE A PREPAID One of the many alerts came in July your MPs and MPPs, and your local when Ukraine was taken off the list for media. 20-YEAR ENDOWMENT POLICY FROM membership in NATO and the European Remember the words of Taras THE UNA FOR $2,287.26* AND I WILL RECEIVE Union. Not good, but this was due to Shevchenko: “Wretched is the fettered Ukraine’s failure to implement democrat- captive, dying and a slave,/But, more A CHECK FOR $5,000** JUST IN TIME FOR ic changes – e.g., rule of law, freedom of wretched he that living sleeps as in a the press, an electoral-friendly environ- grave,/Till, he falls asleep forever, leav- MY COLLEGE EDUCATION. WHAT ARE YOU ment leading up to free and fair elections ing not a sign that there faded into dark- WAITING FOR? CALL THE UNA AT 1-800-253-9862 in October – and its refusal to disavow ness/Something once Divine.” AND LET’S GET STARTED.

but it should definitely be in the interests * FOR AGES 0 THROUGH 3 1/2 YEARS OLD Thirteen years... of Ukraine. ** MINIMUM FACE AMOUNT OF $5,000 (Continued from page 6) Like Switzerland, a nation that has share a common bond – heritage, lan- honed a unique role for itself in Central guage, patriotism and spirituality. A dem- Europe, Ukraine could carve out a spe- ocratic state is an invention derived of cial economic, political and diplomatic identity to suit its temperament and geo- reason; a nation is the embodiment of the Insure and be sure. Join the UNA! political location at the crossroads of soul. Together these combine into a pow- Europe, Asia and the Middle East. erful, progressive, enlightened and soulful In order to achieve this end, Ukraine nation, sovereign of her own destiny. must choose to be a nation and not settle To date, the interests of Western for just being a state. The place is here; democracies mold Ukraine’s identity to the time is now. fit a “state-ist” mold. Regrettably, many In order to begin the process of nation- of these nations and their leaders are al consciousness-raising, we should refer trapped in a 1930s mind-set and believe to Ukraine as a nation and not as a state that Ukraine is still merely an extension and we should expect other nations, lead- of Russia. Consequently, the West struc- ers and citizens to do likewise. Next, we tures opportunities for Ukraine’s devel- could kick-off a renaissance of national opment in order to nudge Ukraine closer awareness by encouraging Ukrainian and closer into the Russian sphere. artists, musicians, athletes, scientists, his- They do this by denying Ukraine her torians, doctors, lawyers, industrialists, ethos as did America in the “Chicken bankers, educators, linguists, entrepre- Kiev” speech on the eve of Ukraine’s neurs and all others to become patrons of independence when America levied a Ukrainian culture. We could further pre-emptive strike against Ukrainian develop a cadre of statesmen, unlike nationalism that set the tone for future politicians, who would serve the best Ukrainian American relations. The mes- interests of Ukraine. And we could look sage was clear: “If we must tolerate an to our respective Churches for spiritual independent Ukraine, then let it be with- guidance in pursuit of compassion and out the overtones of nationalism.” Since humanitarianism. then, Ukraine has soft-pedaled its nation- We could symbolize our national unity alism to curry favor with Western democ- by creating a human chain. We could racies and this has robbed Ukraine full hold hands from Kyiv to Lviv, to Ivano- reign over its sovereignty. Frankivsk, to Odesa, to Dnipropetrovsk, As a state Ukraine is a follower; as a to Donetsk, to Kharkiv and back to Kyiv. nation Ukraine becomes a leader. Imagine such a spiritually uplifting sight As a nation Ukraine could determine as Ukrainians in their embroidered fin- the alternatives it has should the West ery, holding garlands of flowers full cir- refuse its appeals to join NATO and the cle around the nation against a panorama European Community within a reason- of golden wheat fields dancing to the able time-frame. Possibly, Ukraine could melodies of Ukrainian songs that echo follow a policy of non-alignment similar far into God’s sky-blue heaven. to that of India, rather than cozying up to Ah, then our forefathers and we, our- Russia. Such a policy need not be exclu- selves, would truly rejoice at our nation’s sive of Russian or United States interests, independence.

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Resurrection is the first Armenian church culture in Russia, were brought from St. Information Service of Ukraine) NEWSBRIEFS in all of eastern Ukraine. (Religious Petersburg to the capital of Ukraine, report- (Continued from page 2) Information Service of Ukraine) ed Correspondent.net on August 25. “Today Voronin on who rules Transdniester the frescoes have passed the customs at the Church of the Holy Resurrection. Frescoes returned to St. Michael’s CHISINAU – Moldovan President Construction work on the church com- inspection and are now kept in the special depository,” reported Svitlana Shkliar, an Vladimir Voronin told the BBC’s Ukrainian plex, on the Sunday school in particular, KYIV – The last seven frescoes from St. Service, as reported by Flux on September will continue. According to Mother See Michael’s Gold-Domed Cathedral in Kyiv, official of the National Inspection Agency on Transference of Cultural Property 2, that the “Transdniestrian regime is and of Holy Etchmiadzin Information which were kept in the Hermitage, the will stay a puppet, as it is actually ruled by Services, the Church of the Holy greatest museum of the history of art and through Ukraine’s Border. During World War II, the frescoes were taken to Germany Russia and Ukraine.” He said he cannot say and later they were found in the Hermitage. if high-ranking officials from these coun- Last February, the Ministry of Culture of tries are responsible for this manipulation, of the aid fund was set at a minimum of Russia decided to return these frescoes to as several structures are interested in the Highlights... $250,000 annually for that period, with Ukraine. Four fragments of the 12th century existence of the region, seen by Mr. Voronin (Continued from page 4) the remainder of the funding to come frescoes of St. Michael’s Gold-Domed as “a huge black and corrupt ditch.” He said Also addressing the session on opening from UNA members’ donations and the Cathedral kept in the Hermitage were trans- that the breakaway region of Transdniester day were William Derwinski, secretary return of members’ dividend checks. ferred to Ukraine in 2001. (Religious is “an illegal business.” (RFE/RL Newsline) for veterans affairs, representing the In addition, the convention OK’d $60,050 in donations to various worthy administration of President George Bush, community causes. as well as U.S. Sen. Paul Sarbanes and Among the noteworthy resolutions The banquet each year is an event to U.S. Rep. Helen Delich Bentley, both of passed by convention delegates was one be remembered. Seniors come dressed in Maryland. Secretary Derwinski’s address UNA Seniors... calling for the establishment of a press (Continued from page 5) traditional Ukrainian blouses and shirts, focused on developments in Eastern bureau in Kyiv and/or Lviv that would tourism in Ukraine, and the death of which adds to the atmosphere; the food is Europe and the fundamental changes then serve the UNA’s two newspapers, The James Mace at the age of 52, which was superb. The speaker was the Rev. Bohdan occurring in the Soviet Union – changes Ukrainian Weekly and Svoboda. a great loss to Ukrainians. Lukie, pastor of St. John’s Ukrainian that he said were not stoppable. He told Another resolution called for the Dr. Baranowskyj is well-known in Catholic Church in Newark, N.J. His talk the UNA delegates: “You represent legiti- appointment of a UNA By-Laws Ukrainian circles as an editor, a journalist was inspirational, his credentials impres- mate national aspirations of people in the Committee to review and revamp the and long-time secretary of the Ukrainian sive. He has taught English literature at USSR” and underscored that “You will organization’s by-laws. American Coordinating Council. St. Vladimir’s College, has served in see the day of self-determination.” During the convention, UNA delegates Dr. Procyk is the executive director of many parishes in Canada and the United The convention was notable for the fact and officers traveled to nearby the Ukrainian Studies Fund. He brought States, and has conducted parish mis- that Ulana Diachuk, four-and-a-half-term Washington to visit the officers of their and arranged a display of books on sions, retreats and religious workshops. UNA supreme treasurer (1972-1990), senators and congressmen with the aim Ukrainian subjects that were recently The raffle was conducted by former became the first woman elected as the frater- of lobbying them regarding issues impor- published by the Ukrainian Studies Fund UNA President Ulana Diachuk, and Ms. nal organization’s supreme president. She tant to Ukrainian Americans. at Harvard, and spoke about various proj- Paproski, assisted by many members. commented that the convention was excep- ects they are working on. He also When all the income from the raffle, the tional also since it “was held during a period Source: “UNA opens 31st Convention stressed the importance of expanding the auction, registration and donations from of time when Ukraine has a good chance to in Baltimore; Speeches, discussions focus fund to other prestigious institutions, the members was added, the Donations free itself from the yoke of Russian commu- on contemporary Ukraine,” by Roma such as Columbia University. Committee recommended that $1,500 be nism and will take its proper place among Hadzewycz, The Ukrainian Weekly, June UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj contributed to the Soyuzivka fund, $250 the many great nations of the free world.” 3, 1990; “Ulana Diachuk elected UNA attended a session and gave a report on to Svoboda and $250 to The Ukrainian On the recommendation of the con- supreme president; Convention creates the financial and fraternal status of the Weekly. The vote was unanimous. vention’s Financial Committee, the dele- Ukraine aid fund,” by Roma Hadzewycz, UNA. He spoke about the proposed When Friday morning arrived and it gates approved the establishment of a The Ukrainian Weekly, June 10, 1990. building of condos at Soyuzivka. This is was time to leave Soyuzivka, all agreed fund to aid Ukraine, to which the UNA The border used for this special feature is all in the planning stage, it was noted, but that the 2004 conference was a success would contribute a sum of $100,000 per reproduced from a UNA membership cer- if this project succeeds it will help to and that a true fraternal spirit had pre- year for the next four years. The budget tificate dating to 1919. maintain the existence of Soyuzivka. vailed. All resolved to return next year. No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 19

the Odesa-Brody pipeline be sent in Thirteen years... reverse – to pump Russian oil south and (Continued from page 8) from there through the Bosphorus straits of (deleted) can write the Prosecutor to their final destination. By rejecting Washington Ukrainian Festival General?” The recordings show the presi- offers of oil from the Caspian for this dent of a nation and the head of his secu- pipeline, he cynically stated that this was rity service reading transcripts of illegal- in Ukraine’s interests and made the mind- September 25-26, 2004 ly recorded telephone conversations boggling statement that there “was no oil between his opponents and giggling like in the Caspian anyway.” Rain or Shine two schoolgirls. The president is heard By his actions President Kuchma telling his underlings to break the law, to made it almost impossible for Ukraine to sell forbidden items to Iraq, and to give be considered for membership in the Sponsored by the Ukrainian Festival Committee European Union. His blatant disregard him more and more money for his elec- with the support of tion campaign, money which belongs to for media freedoms, his persecution of the nation. journalists, his tolerance for money laun- the Ukrainian Embassy and local organizations With such a president is it any wonder dering, organized crime, theft of intellec- at St. Andrew Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral that so many of his countrymen – both tual property, arms smuggling and a host 15100 New Hampshire Ave., Silver Spring, Md. the russified variety and those with a of other activities placed Ukraine beyond www.StAndrewUOC.org developed national consciousness – think the pale. At the same time, he artfully that they are not really living in an inde- continues to beat his breast and swears pendent state? that Ukraine “wants to be in Europe.” OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE SECOND UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL Is it really important that President Of course Ukraine will always be in Kuchma was a Russified Ukrainian who Europe and not in some low trajectory Saturday at 12:00 noon one morning awoke to discover his true orbit, but so what? For all it matters, Ukraine could well be a province of inner self? Some would argue that it Ecumenical Prayer led by His Eminence Archbishop Antony, might be better for Ukraine to have a Afghanistan given the way it has been gov- president who was Irish and spoke erned for the past 10 years. If the current greetings from His Excellency Mykhailo Reznik Chinese but who acted on behalf of his prime minister, Mr. Yanukovych, is elected - Ambassador of Ukraine to the USA countrymen, in the national interest of president in a few months, and Mr. and other Ukrainian & American Dignitaries, leaders of local Ukraine and was honest. Kuchma’s team is doing everything in their and national Ukrainian organizations, followed by the program. Enough about Mr. Kuchma the man. It bag of crooked tricks to ensure his victory, then Ukraine will only sink deeper into this is his policies that make him dangerous. All day concerts and performances (dancers, singers and violin virtuoso) By agreeing to form the Single Economic morass of corruption and criminality, and Space (SEC) with Russia, the Ukrainian face rejection from the civilized world. Great variety of activities for children government (President Kuchma and It is high time for the Ukrainian Marketplace for Ukrainian crafts, arts, paintings, novelties Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovych, the American community to wake up to the Ukrainian and American foods ex-con running for president) became painful truth and reject the charlatan Kozak Beer Garden - featuring assorted beers and liqueurs view that “at least we have independ- witting participants in a scam to subordi- Saturday dance with live Ukrainian band nate Ukraine’s economic potential to ence” which some in their midst try to Russia. Ukraine stands to gain zilch from peddle like snake oil. Another five, or this arrangement and to lose very much. possibly 10 years of “kuchmanoids” rul- Free Parking By engaging in opaque and possibly ing Ukraine will result in 100 percent of Festival Admission: $5.00 * * * Children 16 and under free criminal dealings, Mr. Kuchma con- the population firmly believing that they demned Ukraine to eternal (or as long as it are but a province of Russia. For further information call Val Zabijaka at (301) 593-5316 lasts, whichever comes first) dependency If Viktor Yushchenko loses this year, upon Russia for oil by agreeing to Russian in five years I intend to cast my vote for [email protected] President Vladimir Putin’s demand that the Chinese-speaking Irishman. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 No. 37 No. 37 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 21

New York City book launch St. John’s Ukrainian Catholic Church slated for “The Natashas” 719 Sanford Avenue, Newark, NJ NEW YORK – On Friday, September 17, prodded like livestock. He hears stories of The Ukrainian Institute of America along rape, abuse and torture on a shocking scale.” invites you to their with the Coalition Against Trafficking-USA Born in Lachine, Quebec, in 1948, Mr. (CAT-USA), Amnesty International Firefly Malarek was taken into care in a children’s Project, the Plast Sorority Spartanky, the home when he was 9 due to an unstable Ukrainian National Women’s League of family life that involved regularly witness- America, National Council of Women/USA ing his alcoholic father beat his mother in FOURTH and the World Federation of Ukrainian fits of drunken rage. As a teenager, he Women’s Organizations is hosting a launch spent time in juvenile correction centers for a very important book on human traf- for petty crimes, but then decided to turn ficking titled “The Natashas” by Canadian his life around and got a job as a copy boy UKRAINIAN FESTIVAL author and journalist Victor Malarek. on a Montreal magazine. In his book Mr. Malarek provides From there Mr. Malarek went on to chilling accounts of young women, publish a best selling book “Hey sometimes mere children, being kid- Malarek” in Canada and on to his career Saturday, September 25, 2004 napped or tricked into sexual trafficking. as an investigative journalist for Toronto’s Mr. Malarek’s first hand account of these Globe and Mail and CTV Television. 11:00 am - 9:00 p.m. situations and interviews with the victims The September 17 event will be the offi- is hard hitting; he doesn’t hold back. cial U.S. book launch for “The Natashas” In his new epilogue, published espe- and held at the Ukrainian Institute of cially for the U.S. market, Mr. Malarek America located on the corner of 79th *Music *Ukrainian dancing *Ukrainian crafts talks about the United States’ lack of a Street and Fifth Avenue in New York City firm commitment on trafficking and its at 7 p.m. For further information about the *Ukrainian foods *Attractions for children withdrawal from the Rome Statute, which event contact the UIA at (212) 288-8660. created the International Criminal Court If you cannot attend this important in The Hague focused on prosecuting event CAT-USA is taking donations to Program - 2:00 pm international crimes against humanity. continue raising awareness in the U.S. Mr. Malarek writes: “The Bush adminis- about the horrible crime of sexual traffick- tration and the State Department appear con- ing. Coalition Against Trafficking (CAT- tent to dance a diplomatic tango with a host USA) is a New York-based non-profit vol- For more information please call (973) 371-1356 of nations that clearly have despicable unteer organization committed to raising records in dealing with trafficking of women awareness about the sex trafficking of and girls. On this issue, one thing must women and children from Ukraine, remain clear: there is no dance for rape.” Central and Eastern Europe. Donations The London newspaper The Guardian are tax deductible. To donate please call This Festival is sponsored by notes: “Mr. Malarek’s book takes us to auc- Roksolana Luchkan, Director of CAT- tions in Bosnia, where women are displayed USA at (917) 742-6980 or e-mail CAT- Selfreliance naked on wooden crates to be poked and USA at [email protected]. Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union of Newark and Parsippany the powerful are important and the weak Republicans... are not. Russia is comparatively power- (Continued from page 8) ful; thus, it’s important. Ukraine is per- Famine a genocide. ceived as not that powerful; thus, it and Ironically, given some Ukrainian its concerns are not that important. Americans’ vociferous pro-Republican What is most frustrating about the cur- sentiments, the only two administrations rent Bush administration’s “policy” that have given Ukrainian concerns some toward Ukraine is that it is both remark- attention were both Democratic. It was ably shortsighted and cynical. It is cyni- after all the administration of Jimmy cal, in part, because it seems interested in Carter, under Dr. Brzezinski’s influence, Ukraine only to the extent that Ukraine is that acknowledged the existence and willing to send and keep its soldiers in plight of Ukrainian Soviet political pris- Iraq. The political scientist Taras Kuzio èðÓÒËÏÓ ‚Ò¥ı Á‡ˆ¥Í‡‚ÎÂÌËı Ô·ÒÚÓ‚Ëı oners by successfully insisting that reports that Kyiv is rife with speculation ˛Ì‡˜ÓÍ, flÍ¥ ·‡Ê‡˛Ú¸ ‰Â·˛ÚÛ‚‡ÚË Valentyn Moroz be included among the that during his recent visit to Kyiv, U.S. ̇ Ô·ÒÚÓ‚ÓÏÛ ·‡Î˛ ÒÚ‡Ìˈi 粇ðÍÛ, five or so Soviet political prisoners that Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld Á„ÓÎÓ¯Û‚‡ÚËÒfl ‰Ó Ô. ßðËÌË íÛðËÌÒ¸ÍÓª were released to the United States. And, struck an informal “deal” with Ukrainian (908) 647-0758 it was Bill Clinton’s administration that President Kuchma in which the U.S. will developed and maintained permanent not come down hard on Ukraine for high-level relations with Ukraine and “irregularities” in the upcoming presi- devoted significant resources in aid to dential elections if Ukraine keeps its Ukraine. (The current Bush administra- troops in Iraq. tion has each year significantly reduced More importantly, current U.S. policy is frustratingly blind and shortsighted. aid to Ukraine from the levels of aid dur- è·ÒÚ-èðËflÚ Á‡ÔðÓ¯Ûπ Ç‡Ò The U.S. seems unaware and/or uninter- ing the Clinton years.) ̇ How is one to make sense of this? It is ested that, in contrast to Russia – which here that the Soviet-Russia confusion seems pathologically mired in authoritar- comes in. Some Ukrainians seem to have ianism based on deception and force – èãÄëíéÇàâ ÅÄãú a hard time understanding that there are at least some significant, gen- flÍËÈ ‚¥‰·Û‰ÂÚ¸Òfl Republicans tend to be strongly pro- uine strains of democratic sentiment in 5 βÚÓ„Ó 2005 ð. Russian. Recall the extraordinary warmth Ukraine. There are at least some major with which President Reagan treated political leaders and parties in Ukraine Hanover Marriott, Whippany, NJ Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev during that for the most part tell the truth and the latter half of their formal relations, seek, against heavy odds, to steer and even more so after they both had Ukraine toward genuine electoral retired. Recall the recent warmth with accountability and, thus, true democracy. which President Bush (43) welcomed If we Americans were true to our word President Vladimir Putin to Mr. Bush’s about really caring about the develop- Texas ranch. Recall how President Bush ment of democracy in the world, we gushed on about how well he was able to would be paying much more attention see into Mr. Putin’s soul, etc. Why? and devoting many more resources to Mainly because Republicans subscribe to Ukraine than we have been over the last “realpolitik,” the foreign policy view that three or so years.

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SUM’s “Tabir Sumeniat” comes alive in the “Carpathians” of New York by Khrystia Bihun who included Julia Kosciolek (lec- ELLENVILLE, N.Y. – Every tures); Marianka Wasylyk (arts and summer for the past 20 years, in the crafts); Luba Zelez (storytelling); shadow of the Shawangunk Nastia Antoniw (singing); Lesia Kuziw and Pawlo Figol (games). Mountains, a two-week wonderland The camp director was Khrystia of games and activities has taken Bihun. place at SUM’s Ellenville resort. Each of the morning activities This year’s “Tabir Sumeniat” was incorported some element of the aptly named “U Horakh camp’s theme. During “hutirky” Karpatakh” (In the Carpathian (lectures), sumeniata learned about Mountains), and as “sumeniata” the Lemkos and Hutsuls who (children age 4-6) from the tri-state inhabit the Carpathians, as well as area arrived on July 25, they about the various animals found in entered the world that truly resem- those mountains. bles the Ukrainian Carpathians. An important lesson about living The camp immersed the youngsters in harmony with the world around The camp banner, which reads: “U Horakh Karpatakh.” in the songs, folklore and costumes us was a recurring theme. of the denizens of those magical Continuing the lesson of environ- in these mountains. The banner Athens were all part of the fun. mountains of our parents and mental protection, the children cre- was hung in the camp and greeted The Olympiad was planned, pre- grandparents. ated their own Hutsul costumes, re- the children every morning as they pared and run by the counselors in “U Horakh Karpatakh” was using many items typically found came in for activities. The story- training, a talented and enthusiastic organized and conducted by a around the house. telling was equally creative, using a group of young women that includ- group of seasoned counselors with One of the most fun projects for mix of Ukrainian folklore with con- ed Sonia Chebiniak, Nadia Wyrsta many combined years of camp the sumeniata was creating their temporary stories to bring the and Chrystia Wyrsta and Dartsia experience. Each morning, the camp banner. The children used Carpathians alive for the children. Shafran. The Olympiad was com- young campers rotated in small paint to make footprints on a ban- Games required the children to plete with eight trials/competitions groups through a schedule of five ner, and these became the look for lost sheep in the “mead- that each child completed followed activities, each of which was con- Carpathian mountains; fingerprints ows” and go galloping on wild hors- by an obligatory gold medal for ducted by a different counselor, became Hutsuls and Lemkos living es. During choral instruction, they each participant at the closing cere- learned the camp song “U Horakh monies. The counselor trainees Karpatakh,” and a repertoire of presented a puppet show called songs revolving around “chabany” “Try Svynky” (The Three Little (sheepherders), “dudaryky” Pigs), and entertained everyone at (pipers) and “zozulky” (ladybugs). the camp bonfire. The talented youngsters combined The camp program also included their voices with musical instru- field trips to a local farm to pick ments (violins, sopilky – flutes and corn and blueberries, as well as to svyshchyky – whistles) and dance, feed the barnyard animals, and to and presented their parents with the Ulster County Fair where the the Arkan as part of the program for sumeniata enjoyed farm animals, parents at the conclusion of camp. dog and horse shows, and carnival The afternoons were filled with a rides. variety of activities to please all the For more information about SUM children. Water games helped cool and the summer camp programs, everyone off, and dances, folk tales, readers may visit SUM’s website at campfires and an Olympiad to coin- www.CYM.org or call the Ellenville The participants of the 2004 “Tabir Sumeniat” in Ellenville, N.Y. cide with this year’s Olympics in camp at (845) 647-7230.

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Christine Melnyk HARTFORD, Conn. – Members of the Hartford, Conn., branch of the Ukrainian American Youth Association (which most of you readers know as SUM – that’s for Spilka Ukrainskoyi Molodi) gathered recently to celebrate the ancient Ukrainian feast of Ivan Kupalo, which traditionally marked the end of the summer solstice and the beginning of the harvest. The gathering, which was held at J.B. Williams Park in nearby Glastonbury, Conn., also marked the end of the educational season for the SUM youths. Seen in the photos are the branch members, with girls wearing the traditional wreaths; and the girls launching their wreaths adorned with lit candles on the park’s pond.

43 children attend Vacation Church School Mishanyna To solve this month’s Mishanyna, find the words on the list below in the Mishanyna grid. To get you in the “back to school” frame of mind, all the words below are somehow related to the curriculum of schools of Ukrainian studies.

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B H R U S H E V S K Y K S T L S Y H P A R G O E G Y A S A D S A A L Y A W L A I L O C N O K N A R F E A R E A K K I A L O V O I D U W R E A S P A M I L T I R O O U D C E R U Y T I S D V U D T A U A O K U L E I M E T I A K S C A R P A T H I A N S R O T U T A R T H U R S I A E T O L A N G U A G E D I L T D M PARMA, Ohio – The 12th annual Vacation Church School, sponsored by St. Vladimir’s Ukrainian Orthodox Cathedral in Parma, Ohio, was held T R E L I G I O N E C I L S from Monday, August 2, through Friday, August 6. Forty-three children U T S K A Z O K A L S L A M were enrolled in the school. This year’s theme was “Living in an Orthodox World.” Pictured are the children of the Vacation Church School, together R O T H A M A L P H A B E T with the parish clergy and teachers. E T A R C H I T E C T U R E 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 12, 2004 No. 37

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Sunday, September 12 Ukrainian Festival, sponsored by the Soyuzivka’s Datebook Ukrainian Festival Committee with the HORSHAM, Pa.: The Tryzub Ukrainian support of the Ukrainian Embassy and September 10-12, 2004 October 3, 2004 American Sport Center celebrates its 25th local organizations, will be held on the KLK Weekend - General Meeting Republican Fundraising Banquet, anniversary at the Tryzubivka homestead grounds of St. Andrew Ukrainian & 80th Anniversary Banquet with festivities starting at noon. The festi- Orthodox Cathedral, 5100 New 4:30 pm val will feature Ukrainian folk music, Bayreuth Gymnasium Reunion Hampshire Ave. The festival will be dance and food. The day will also mark the opened by Archbishop Antony and Plast Sorority Rada - October 9, 2004 start of the 25th soccer season, with the “Ti Shcho Hrebli Rvut” Ambassador of Ukraine Mykhailo Reznik. Wedding - Tanya Blahitka and first game slated for 3:30 p.m. Admission: The festival program will feature Michael Jadlicky $10 per person; children age 13 and under, Ukrainian singers, dancers and other per- September 11-12 , 2004 free. For more information contact Eugene formers from the U.S., Canada and Plast Sorority Rada - “Lisovi Mavky” October 15, 2004 Luciw, (610) 868-1400 or (215) 362-5331. Ukraine. Among featured performers will Ellenville Retired Teachers Luncheon Monday, September 13 be the well-known violin virtuoso Vasyl September 13-16, 2004 Popadiuk from Canada. Ukrainian crafts, Regensburg Reunion October 16, 2004 PHILADELPHIA: The School of the arts, paintings, ceramics, jewelry and other Wedding - Alexandra Anastasia Voloshky Ukrainian Dance Ensemble items will be available for viewing and September 15-17, 2004 Holubec and David Scott Nischl begins its school year on Monday, sale. There will also be Ukrainian and Landshut Reunion September 13. Registration of children age American food concessions and the now 4 and above will take place September 13 famous Kozak Beer Garden with its selec- October 23, 2004 September 18, 2004 through 27 at 6 p.m. at the Ukrainian tion of Ukrainian beers and liqueurs. A Wedding - Natalka Barankewicz Wedding - Michelle Wynarczuk and Educational and Cultural Center, 700 dance (zabava) will be held on Saturday in and Marko Mazurets Michael Ritz Cedar Road, Jenkintown, Pa. Classes will the St. Andrew Founders Hall with a be held weekly on Monday evenings at the Ukrainian band. For further information center. For additional information contact contact Val Zabijaka, (301) 593-5316, or September 21, 2004 October 29-31, 2004 Halloween Weekend with children’s Nina Prybolsky, school director, (610) log on to www.StAndrewUOC.org. Noon Day Club Banquet 591-2492 or (215) 572-1552. costume parade, costume zabava ONGOING September 24-25, 2004 & more Sunday, September 19 Plast Sorority Rada - “Spartanky” CHICAGO: The art exhibit “Konstantin November 5-7, 2004 GLEN SPEY, N.Y.: The Verkhovyna Milonadis - Material in Motion: A Survey Plast Youth Organization, Resort will hold its traditional Potato Bake of Work in Collections,” is on view at the September 25, 2004 (“Pechennia Baraboli”) on the premises of Wedding - Catherine O’Connell and Orlykiada Weekend Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art, 2320 the main builidng, 369 High Road, at 1 W. Chicago Ave. The sculptures presented Peter Zielyk p.m. Directions to the resort may be found November 25-28, 2004 in the exhibition span several decades of on the Verkhovyna website: production and have been selected from October 2, 2004 Thanksgiving Weekend Packages http://www.verkhovyna.org. private collections in the Chicago area. A Ellenville High School Reunion, Available Friday September 24 catalogue of the exhibition is available. Class of ‘49 The exhibition, which opened September Ellenville High School Reunion, December 11, 2004 CHICAGO: The Char Zilliya Bandura 5, will be on view through October 24. For Class of ‘84 Ulster Correctional Facility Ensemble – Motria Poshyvanyk Caudill, additional information call the UIMA, Christmas Party Lesya Klimchenko, Myroslava Kuka, (773) 227-5522. Oksana Petriv, Oksana Rodak and Iryna Turshyn – will appear in concert as part of ADVANCE NOTICE the Fourth Presbyterian Church Noonday October 2 Concert Series. The concert program will feature Ukrainian sacred, folk, classical NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Engineer’s and instrumental music. Performance time: Society of America (UESA) and the 12:10 p.m. The concert will be held at the Ukrainian Medical Association of North Fourth Presbyterian Church of Chicago, America (UMANA) invite the public to a 126 E. Chestnut St. (Michigan Avenue at post-Labor Day zabava (dance) to benefit Delaware and Chestnut, across from the the Ukrainian Institute of America. The Hancock Center). For additional informa- dance, featuring music by Fata Morgana, tion contact Oksana Rodak at oksanaro- will be held at the institute, 2 E. 79th St., [email protected] or call (815) 577-1124. starting at 9 p.m. Admission: $45; $25, Saturday-Sunday, September 25-26 students. Donation forms will be available at the door. For more information visit SILVER SPRING, Md.: The Washington www.uesa.org or e-mail [email protected].

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Prof. Lubomyr Luciuk speak about: Mission Statement What Role for the Ukrainian The Ukrainian National Association exists: Diaspora Now? I to promote the principles of fraternalism; 7:30 pm on Saturday, October 2, 2004 I at the Ramada Inn on Route 10 in East Hanover, NJ (973) 386-5622 to preserve the Ukrainian, Ukrainian American and Prof. Luciuk teaches political geography at the Royal Military College of Ukrainian Canadian heritage and culture; and Canada and is the director of research for the Ukrainian Canadian Civil I Liberties Association, which was at the forefront of the recent campaign to to provide quality financial services and products revoke Walter Duranty’s Pulitzer Prize in New York. Author of over a dozen to its members. books and hundreds of articles in journals and newspapers, Prof. Luciuk will at this appearance also be autographing copies of his two most recent books: Not Worthy: Walter Duranty’s Pulitzer Prize and The New York Times (2004); and As a fraternal insurance society, the Ukrainian National Searching for Place: Ukrainian Displaced Persons, Canada and the Migration Association reinvests its earnings for the benefit of its of Memory (2000). members and the Ukrainian community.