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INSIDE: • News analysis: Washington tries to reassure Kyiv – page 3. • Ethnic unrest and culture wars in Odesa – page 4. • Sanctuary Project: Ukrainian religious culture in Canada – page 11.

THEPublished U byKRAINIAN the Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal non-profitW associationEEKLY Vol. LXXVII No.31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 $1/$2 in Ukraine A surprise visit from Ruslana Arrest in Gongadze case spawns yet another scandal by Danylo Peleschuk nalist’s decapitated body was found in Special to The Ukrainian Weekly November 2000. Some political observers now doubt the KYIV – A day had not passed since the SBU’s claims that Mr. Pukach divulged cru- unexpected July 21 arrest of Oleksii Pukach, cial details, citing a lack of credibility that a high-ranking police officer involved in the results from a need to pay political divi- murder of journalist Heorhii Gongadze, dends. The rapid-fire contradictions only when the Pukach case became a scandal in add to the mystery of what Mr. Pukach has and of itself. said so far. Claims from Security Service of Ukraine “If the average Western person lies 10 (SBU) officials that Mr. Pukach would name percent of the time, then those figures are 10 the murder’s orderers and locate Gongadze’s times higher for the SBU,” said Ivan skull were dismissed by his lawyer, Serhii Lozowy, president of the Institute of Osyka, who said his client never gave such Statehood and Democracy n Kyiv. “They information. don’t understand that they have to come out “I believe this is stupidity and disinfor- with several times more effort to prove that mation of public opinion,” Mr. Osyka said this is all true.” on July 22. “If Pukach names some people, Nonetheless, evidence has surfaced that then according to procedure the accusations Mr. Pukach could indeed be offering valu- will be presented and the public will learn of able information, as the SBU claimed. this. What Pukach will say will be estab- Investigators allegedly found a skull frag- lished, and the procedures will occur in the ment in the Bila Tserkva region outside of Markian Hadzewycz presence of a lawyer. To make such loud Kyiv, where Mr. Pukach told them it was and incompetent statements in a period of an buried, reported UNIAN on July 28. Ms. Fresh from her performance at the Ukrainian Cultural Festival at Soyuzivka, election campaign is incompetent and pop star Ruslana paid a surprise visit on Monday, July 20, to campers at Plast Gongadze asked that the skull fragment be unatisfactory in relation to society.” examined abroad, citing intense political Ukrainian Scouting Organization’s Vovcha Tropa grounds in East Chatham, N.Y. The scandal intensified after Mr. Pukach Above, Ruslana poses for a photo with some of the campers and counselors; she pressure in Ukraine that could hamper the dismissed Mr. Osyka on July 27. investigation. holds up her right hand in the traditional Plast greeting of SKOB (Sylno, Krasno, While President Viktor Yushchenko Oberezhno, Bystro – Strongly, Beautifully, Carefully, Swiftly). The full story about Lt. Gen. Pukach served as the Internal raised hopes that Mr. Pukach’s discovery Affairs Ministry’s criminal investigation Ruslana’s visit appears on page 12. would lead to the arrests of top-ranking offi- chief at the time of the Gongadze murder cials, the doubts expressed by Gongadze’s and is believed to have been the go-between widow, Myroslava, that Mr. Pukach’s arrest for those who ordered the murder and those could lead to a dead end are instead gaining who carried it out. Pylyp Orlyk’s Constitution of 1710 credibility. The Procurator General’s Office formally SBU Deputy Chair Vasyl Hrytsak said at charged Mr. Pukach on July 24 with kidnap- a July 22 press conference that Mr. Pukach ping, murder and the destruction of docu- is found in Moscow archives confessed to his role in the murder, even ments, amidst wide suspicion within EDMONTON, Alberta – The young separation of government powers into claiming that he had strangled the muckrak- Ukrainian political circles about the arrest’s Kyiv historian Oleksandr Alfiorov of legislative, executive and judicial ing journalist himself, and disclosed during motives and circumstances. the Institute of Historical Education, branches. The document consists of a an all-night interrogation the names of those Some allege police knew of Mr. Pukach’s Mykhailo Drahomanov National preamble and 16 articles, and the who ordered the murder. whereabouts, as he was living a rural life- Pedagogical University, has discovered Ukrainian state is variously referred to Mr. Pukach also allegedly offered to style in Molochky, a remote Zhytomyr vil- the only known 18th century Ukrainian- in the text as Ukraine, Little Russia and reveal where Gongadze’s head is buried. language version of Hetman Pylyp the Zaporozhian Host. The head has been missing since the jour- (Continued on page 20) Orlyk’s Constitution of 1710. According to the constitution, legis- He found the document in the winter lative power was vested in the General of 2009 while examining an unsorted Council (parliament), which was to collection of “Files on Ukraine” at the hold three annual sessions – at New election bill moves ahead Central Russian Archive of Older Christmas, Easter and the Feast of the Documents in Moscow. Holy Protection. The hetman and the as presidential election approaches The Orlyk Constitution was adopted General Staff Council constituted the by Kozaks meeting in exile near the executive branch, while legal matters by Danylo Peleschuk (CEC) issues its final result, after which all small town of Bendery (in present-day fell under the jurisdiction of the Special to The Ukrainian Weekly complaints must be presented within a two- Moldova). Mr. Alfiorov’s find refutes General Court. day period to a single court, the High the suggestion that the constitution, Provision was also made for local KYIV – Ukraine’s Parliament on July 24 Administrative Court in Kyiv, whose deci- hitherto known only in a Latin original self-government on the basis of inter- approved the second reading of the presiden- sion can’t be appealed. and copies, was a forgery. national (Magdeburg) law, which was tial election bill, which observers said isn’t as “The most dangerous part of this bill is It would now appear that the gradually restricted by the tsarist harsh as the first version approved July 1 but that it would dramatically curtail the rights of Ukrainian version of the constitution administration. still contains provisions that alarm them. citizens, voters and even some of the candi- was secretly kept at the Zaporozhian Thus, the Ukrainian Constitution of On a positive note, district and local elec- dates themselves,” said Oleksander Sich – the headquarters of the 1710 preceded those of the United tion commissions will consist of representa- Chernenko, chair of the Committee of Voters Zaporozhian Kozaks on the lower States (1787), France (1791) and tives submitted by the presidential candidates of Ukraine (CVU). “Appeals will be possible Dnipro River – until 1775, when it was Poland (1791). Although it was not themselves, not by the current five parlia- theoretically, but realistically it’ll be very seized, along with other documents, by implemented because of unfavorable mentary factions, as the bill’s first reading hard for any commission to appeal success- the Russian troops who destroyed the fully.” political circumstances, it attested to stipulated – a provision highly criticized by Sich in that year. President Viktor Yushchenko announced the progressive intentions of the Kozak observers. The Orlyk Constitution is regarded on July 27 that he will veto the bill, citing the as the first in the world to establish the (Continued on page 21) Yet, the bill still forbids any court appeals until the Central Election Commission (Continued on page 11) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31 ANALYSIS NEWSBRIEFS

Vice-President Biden’s mission to Kyiv Election law is amended territory, the press service of Sevastopol City Council on July 28 quoted Council by Roman Kupchinsky do not believe or care much for U.S. pro- KYIV – The Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine Chairman Valerii Saratov as saying. Eurasia Daily Monitor tection and would prefer to bask in the on July 24 passed a bill of amendments to “Sevastopol has the right to count on 50 Kremlin’s care. the law on presidential elections. The bill percent of $97.75 million (U.S.), which is The visit by U.S. Vice-President Joe Mr. Biden’s message lost some of its amends the procedure for forming district around 750 million hrv. The city currently Biden to Kyiv on July 21-22 was a stren- credibility when on July 21 Jaap de Hoop and precinct electoral commissions, reduces receives only 100 million hrv, and this sum uous test of his diplomatic skills. He Scheffer, the secretary-general of NATO, the election campaign period from 120 to remained unchanged in recent years,” he needed to avoid the political land mines stated that neither Ukraine nor Georgia 90 days, and eliminates the institute of said. “The Russian fleet currently occupies separating Ukrainian President Viktor are ready to join NATO and that this is absentee certificates and subscription lists over 3,300 hectares in Sevastopol, and Yushchenko and his nemesis, Prime unlikely to change soon, citing the com- in support of a presidential candidate. Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, as well as plicated political situation in the two much of this land is located in the city’s Beside that, the required monetary deposit zones that are profitable for development, present a neutral face to Viktor states (www.mosnews.com, July 21). of a presidential candidate was increased Yanukovych, the head of the Party of William Taylor, former U.S. ambassa- particularly the mooring that could have from 500,000 hrv to 2.5 million hrv (7.67 been developed, with the city budget being Regions of Ukraine, and presently the dor to Ukraine, was frank when he stated hrv = $1 U.S.). President Viktor Yushchenko most popular politician in Ukraine. In during a televised interview: “We will not significantly replenished,” Mr. Saratov said. has said he intends to veto amendments to Sevastopol Mayor Serhii Kunitsyn said on addition, he also met with Arseniy select favorites (in the upcoming elec- the law on presidential elections. The presi- Yatsenyuk, the young former chairman of July 13 that the funds the city receives as tions) and will not attempt to influence dential election is scheduled for January 17, the Verkhovna Rada who has announced compensation for the stationing of the the outcome – this is a choice for 2010. (Ukrinform) his bid to become president in January Ukrainians and they have shown that they Russian Black Sea Fleet should be tripled 2010. are able to do so... I am convinced that CEC warns presidential candidates or quadrupled. (Ukrinform) The meeting with Mr. Yatsenyuk was the American government will cooperate Russian patriarch arrives in Ukraine the last on Mr. Biden’s agenda, leaving with the winner” (RFE/RL, July 18). KYIV – Potential presidential runners enough time for a more substantive Prior to Mr. Biden’s visit, Ukraine’s should avoid statements about election rig- KYIV – Patriarch of Moscow and all review of issues and a chance for the U.S. ambassador to the U.S., Oleh Shamshur, ging before the start of the election cam- Russia Kirill arrived in Kyiv on July 27. vice-president to formulate an opinion told Ukrayinska Pravda that President paign, Mykhailo Okhendovskyi, a member The leader of the Ukrainian Orthodox about the young, upcoming politician. Yushchenko would ask Vice-President of the Central Election Committee (CEC), Church – Moscow Patriarchate, These meetings, however, were only Biden for the U.S. to provide legally told Channel 5 TV on July 28. “Some can- Metropolitan Volodymyr, church represen- one facet of his delicate task – Moscow binding assurances that Washington didates, who are going to participate in the tatives and clergy met the patriarch at was analyzing every word Mr. Biden would protect Ukrainian independence. upcoming election under the Olympic Kyiv’s Boryspil Airport. This is the first uttered in Kyiv to see how they corre- Such assurances are unlikely to be offered Creed ‘not to win but to take part,’ now visit by Patriarch Kirill to Ukraine as pri- make statements that election returns will sponded to what U.S. President Barack anytime in the near future, if ever. mate of the Russian Orthodox Church. The be rigged,” he noted. According to the CEC Obama told his Russian counterpart Dr. Shamshur most likely had in mind former patriarch of Moscow and all Russia official, a certain hysteria is whipped up, Dmitry Medvedev and Prime Minister legalizing the 1994 Budapest agreement Alexy visited Ukraine in 2008. Patriarch “the future progress of the election process Vladimir Putin during his recent visit to between Moscow, London and Kirill offered a prayer for Grand Prince Russia. is dramatized in advance, and it is now Washington to guarantee Ukrainian inde- Volodymyr, who converted Kyivan Rus’ to Mr. Biden’s trip was widely pro- groundless.” Mr. Okhendovskyi said the pendence (www.pravda.com.ua, July 18). Christianity, on Volodymyrska Hill in Kyiv claimed as a mission of reassurance to CEC has not yet produced an official posi- The text of the agreement stated in on July 27. Kirill will be in Ukraine until Ukraine. The message was that the U.S. tion regarding amendments to the presiden- part: “The United States of America, the August 5. He is scheduled to visit Donetsk would stand by its past commitments to tial election law recently passed by the Russian Federation and the United and Horlivka in eastern Ukraine, that vital country while going forward Verkhovna Rada. He did say that “the main Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Symferopol and Sevastopol in Crimea, the with “resetting” U.S.-Russian relations. objective of this law is election of the future western Ukrainian cities of Korets, Lutsk The problem is that many in Ukraine (Continued on page 22) president by electoral voting, not by a court and Volodymyr-Volynsky, as well as the decision. There is a certain risk that we may Pochayiv Lavra Monastery in the Ternopil start the election campaign under the cur- region (West Ukraine). rent law, and after that, during the election Biden urges democratic reforms, process, the amendments to the law will Kirill visits Kyiv-Pecherska Lavra come into force. This is the risk that I, as one of the election organizers, would like to KYIV – After celebrating a divine ser- backs Georgia’s NATO ambitions avoid.” (Ukrinform) vice at Volodymyr Hill, Patriarch of Moscow and all Russia Kirill arrived at the RFE/RL international commitments, clearly speci- Sevastopol wants more for fleet’s basing Kyiv-Pecherska Lavra. Earlier he had fied in the [August] 12th cease-fire agree- described the monastery as “a great shrine, TBILISI, Georgia – U.S. Vice- KYIV – Sevastopol should get double ment, including withdrawal of all forces a visit to which gives such a charge of spiri- President Joe Biden has said Washington to their pre-conflict positions and ulti- compensation from the state budget for the fully supports a “united” Georgia during mately out of your territorial area,” Mr. basing of the Russian Black Sea Fleet on its (Continued on page 14) a visit to Tbilisi but added that its leaders Biden said. must do “much more” to strengthen He added that Washington backs democracy. Georgia’s “journey to a secure, free, dem- FOUNDED 1933 The visit prompted a sharp reaction ocratic, and once again united Georgia.” THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY from Moscow, which promised to take “We will stand with you,” he said. “concrete measures” to prevent Georgia Lawmakers interrupted the U.S. vice- An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association Inc., from re-arming. president’s speech with loud applause. a non-profit association, at 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280, Parsippany, NJ 07054. Yearly subscription rate: $55; for UNA members — $45. In a speech to the Georgian Parliament But they were largely silent during a lec- on July 23, Mr. Biden said any improve- ture about Georgia’s need for democratic Periodicals postage paid at Parsippany, NJ 07054 and additional mailing offices. ment in Washington’s relations with reform. 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Atlantic integration efforts amidst a deli- likely to be able to withstand the next 15 U.S. claims that the system is designed to “Eventually the reset in the Russia-U.S. cate strategy to form new cooperation with years, they’re in a situation where the defend against threats from Iran, and relations will fail,” said Dr. Taras Kuzio, the Russian Federation, experts said. world is changing before them and they’re Russian leaders threatened to aim missiles a research professor at the University of The U.S. and Russia should “defuse the clinging to something in the past that is not toward Eastern Europe if the U.S. pro- Carleton in Ottawa. “This is not the zero-sum thinking,” Mr. Biden said. With sustainable,” Mr. Biden said. ceeds with its plan. Russia of the 1990s with which the EU this key statement, he identified the source The Kremlin asked the White House to Though future deals are unpredictable, and U.S. can work. There are just too of strained relations between the two clarify the vice president’s “perplexing” President Obama made clear what is not many differences.” nations and revealed the new approach to message, which it claimed sent mixed sig- negotiable in his only mention of Ukraine On the NATO question, experts are the region adopted by President Barack nals soon after Mr. Obama’s visit to when visiting Moscow. more cautious than ever, stating that it’s a Obama’s foreign policy team. Moscow. “State sovereignty must be the corner- premature step that could further alienate “Moscow sees Ukraine as a major U.S. Just two days later, U.S. Secretary of stone of international order,” Mr. Obama the public, especially after five years of ally, so if U.S.-Russia relations are diffi- State Hillary Clinton appeared on national said. “Just as all states should have the destructive politics that left the vast major- cult, then Ukraine stands the risk of television to offset Mr. Biden’s comments right to choose their leaders, states must ity displeased with President Viktor Russian provocation,” said Anders Aslund, and ease tensions, assuring “we view have the right to borders that are secure, Yushchenko’s policies, let alone NATO a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for Russia as a great power.” and to their own foreign policies. Any sys- aspirations. International Economics in Washington. Military issues formed the foundation tem that cedes those rights will lead to NATO integration will occur at a slow “When Russian relations are better, then upon which President Obama and his team anarchy. That is why this principle must pace under the next president. normally Ukrainian relations are better.” began to reset relations with Russia at the apply to all nations, including Ukraine.” “It’s not in the U.S. interest to push Mr. Biden’s visit to Ukraine and two-day Moscow summit in early July. Besides offering firm assurances of sup- Ukraine into NATO if its population Georgia, and subsequent comments critical Both countries agreed to reduce their port, Mr. Biden also criticized the doesn’t want to be there,” said Steven of the Russian government, indicated a deployed nuclear warhead count to less Ukrainian government for failing to work Pifer, a visiting fellow at the Brookings two-pronged approach the U.S. would take than 1,700 within seven years. together to take advantage of the enormous Institution and former U.S. ambassador to with Russia, with President Obama play- Leaders restarted U.S.-Russia military momentum toward political reform that Ukraine. ing the good cop and his vice-president the cooperation, which was suspended follow- the Orange Revolution provided. The biggest upcoming test for relations bad cop. ing the South Ossetian War of 2008. Communication among leaders has bro- between the three countries will be the Just as he offset support for Ukraine Russia agreed to allow up to 4,500 U.S. ken down to such an extent that political January 17 presidential elections, experts with criticism for its leaders, Mr. Biden flights, carrying military supplies and per- posturing appears to prevent progress, he said. offered his administration’s sharpest criti- sonnel, to cross Russian airspace into said in a July 22 address to the U.S. Voters will likely elect a candidate less cism yet on Russia’s domestic policies fol- Afghanistan for the U.S. war. Chamber of Commerce. “Friendship centered on the NATO bid and more con- lowing a visit that appeared to have set What further deals or concessions will requires honesty,” he said. “The great prom- cerned about renewing relations with relations on a new path. be struck between the U.S. and Russia to ise of 2004 has yet to be fully realized.” Russia, unlike President Yushchenko’s for- In a July 24 interview that Mr. Biden reset relations remains unclear to the In order for Ukraine’s democracy to eign policy that has cast him as the mature and survive, he said, the nation “Ukrainian Saakashvili” among Russian must develop institutions such as a free leaders, Dr. Kuzio said. press, independent courts and an effective “There needs to be a leader who com- legislature, “all of which serve as a check bines pragmatism toward Russia, with also Russian patriarch visits Kyiv, on the corruption that fuels the cynicism support for integration westward,” Dr. and limits growth in any country, includ- Kuzio said. “That’s a very difficult balanc- but motives are questioned ing yours.” ing act – no Ukrainian president has ever “Can you name me a place where done that.” by Breffni O’Rourke government in Moscow, led by Russian democracy has flourished where the eco- U.S. and Russian politicians indicated nomic system has failed?” Mr. Biden that they also want to avoid a repeat of the RFE/RL President Dmitry Medvedev, to keep Ukraine within Russia’s sphere of influ- asked. 2004 presidential election, in which PRAGUE – Patriarch Kirill, the head ence. The Russian leadership particularly Despite the assurances delivered by Moscow and the U.S. were heavily invest- of the Russian Orthodox Church, on July wants to keep Ukraine out of the NATO both President Obama and Vice-President ed in the conflict that ensued. 27 began a 10-day visit to Ukraine. alliance. Biden, political expert Dr. Oleh Soskin of Adopting a different approach than in Patriarch of Moscow and All Russia Kirill Ukrainian President Viktor Yushchenko Kyiv said the U.S. is not prepared to 2004, when the Russian leadership will visit historical religious sites aplenty expressed his desire for an independent, engage Ukraine, and Mr. Biden’s visit was endorsed Viktor Yanukovych, top Kremlin during his trip. One of the highlights of unified Ukrainian Orthodox Church in a façade to ease worries about another advisor Viktor Chernomyrdin said during the will be when he pays tribute to Grand remarks ahead of the patriarch’s visit. He tense election. a July 22 visit to Kyiv that Russia’s leaders Prince Volodymyr, who converted to said a truly Ukrainian Church would be a Mr. Biden overlooked key sources of would not favor any particular candidate. Christianity in 988 and Christianized the “great historical truth.” conflict such as Ukraine’s border with The new Russian approach is to main- medieval state of Rus’. In remarks on July 27, Patriarch Kirill Russia, which has yet to be demarcated, tain relations with all of Ukraine’s main But it’s not ancient history that is pre- referred to Church unity, but he meant the he said. political players, including Prime Minister occupying many Ukrainians as Patriarch continued bonds between Moscow and “Basically, they flew in and asked the Yulia Tymoshenko, who made a concerted Kirill’s visit gets under way. Some sus- Kyiv. presidential candidates to calm down and effort to improve relations with the pect the patriarch is intent on increasing “I appeal to the heavenly hosts shining that, God forbid, they stir up the situation” nation’s former occupier, experts said. Russian influence in Ukraine, a state still over these holy lands,” he said. “Together in search of its own identity as an inde- with them, we will pray for the well- pendent nation. being and prosperity of Ukraine, for Kirill has described his visit as purely peace and concord of her citizens, for the IN THE PRESS: Biden’s diplomacy pastoral. “I have come here as a pilgrim friendship and brotherhood of [our] kin- to the banks of the Dnipro in order to dred nations, which both emerged from “Mr. Biden’s Diplomacy,” editorial, cal reforms and met with his opposition. touch the thousand-year-old history of the font of the Dnipro, for our unbreak- The Washington Post, July 25: He emphasized that two provinces invad- our Church,” he said after a liturgy at the able spiritual and Church unity.” ed and occupied by Russia last year could Hill of St. Volodymyr in Kyiv. The smaller of the two Churches in “… Vice-President Biden performed a be recovered not by military means but He told Ukrainian religious media Ukraine is the Ukrainian Orthodox valuable service this week by traveling to only by building a tolerant and prosper- before the trip that he wants to visit Church – Kyiv Patriarchate, But it can’t the capitals of [Ukraine and Georgia]. … ous country. … believers around the country. He will also compete with Patriarch Kirill’s Church, he delivered major public addresses in “… in Georgia the U.S. delegation was meet with theological students and preach which has 1,100 dioceses around Ukraine which he reaffirmed U.S. support for the noncommittal in response to Georgian on Ukrainian television. And, for the first – almost as many as the Russian Church two countries’ sovereign choices. ‘As we requests that the United States supply time, he will conduct a meeting in has in Russia itself. reset the relationship with Russia, we defensive weapons and join a European Ukraine of the Holy Synod of the Russian Nationalist-minded Ukrainians have reaffirm our commitment to an indepen- Union mission that monitors the volatile Orthodox Church. sought to bring a new element into the dent Ukraine,’ he said in Kiev [sic]. ‘We ceasefire line with Russia. The adminis- But that’s too much for some Ukrainian equation. They are seeking the support of understand that Georgia wants to join tration may be right to be cautious about nationalists. They note that the Moscow the Istanbul-based Patriarchate of the NATO. We fully support that aspiration,’ weapons sales, while continuing to train Patriarchate controls the larger part of the Greek Orthodox Church, and Ecumenical he said in Tbilisi. the Georgian army. But, if requested by divided Ukrainian Orthodox Church, and Patriarch Bartholomew I, to balance the “To his credit, the vice-president didn’t the European Union, it should join in the they point to the traditional closeness of centuries-old influence of Moscow. limit his messages to stroking. In Ukraine monitoring mission. Placing U.S. person- the Russian Church to the Russian state. he forcefully urged feuding political lead- nel on the ground would eliminate any To some nationalists, this adds up to an Copyright 2008, RFE/RL Inc. ers to overcome their quarrels and address doubt about America’s stance against attempt to use religious links to increase Reprinted with the permission of Radio their country’s heavy dependence on Russian neo-imperialism – and make it Russian influence over Ukraine’s political Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 Russian energy imports. In Georgia Mr. less likely that Mr. [Vladimir] Putin and cultural life. They see this as comple- Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC Biden publicly prodded President Mikheil would again attempt to subdue a neighbor menting the very concrete efforts of the 20036; www.rferl.org. Saakashvili to deliver on promised politi- by force.” 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31 SBU says Rodina party leader implicated in murder, ethnic unrest in Odesa by Zenon Zawada The SBU also claimed it will prosecute Kyiv Press Bureau Mr. Markov for his participation in the September 2, 2007, attack against ethnic KYIV – As the Security Service of Ukrainians and Ukrainian speakers, the Ukraine (SBU) searches for Viktor video evidence of which is available on Lozinskyi, an oligarch and politician the Internet, but no court date has been accused of murdering a simple villager, it set. has yet to prosecute another oligarch with Instead of facing criminal prosecution, an appalling record of brutality and vio- Mr. Markov is actively pursuing a politi- lence. cal career, joining with a neo-Kuchmist Igor Markov, the leader of the Odesa- organization called “New Ukraine” and based Rodina (Homeland) party, which giving press conferences in Kyiv on top- promotes Russian chauvinist policies, ics such as, “Atomic Energy: How and remains a free man although the SBU has Why is [Viktor] Yushchenko Selling confirmed that Mr. Markov played a role Ukraine to the United States?” in organizing the murder of 21-year-old “Markov’s very behavior is evidence Maksym Chaika, a self-described that he’s sheltered by Russia,” said Dr. Ukrainian nationalist. Oleh Soskin, director of the Institute of Society Transformation. “My view is that old KGB agents and the hierarchy of the Russian [Orthodox] Church, also KGB agents, are covering for him. The Zenon Zawada Ukrainian government is afraid of touch- Ethnically conscious Ukrainians from Odesa hold a banner in front of the ing Markov because it fears the KGB.” Procurator General’s Office in Kyiv at a May 25 protest. The banner reads: (The KGB is the predecessor to the “What will win – Markov’s money or the law of Ukraine?” Russian Federation’s Federal Security Service, or FSB.) narcotics in Odesa’s leisure venues, Ms. He allegedly assaulted several direc- The absence of criminal prosecution is Ostapenko reported in an April 29 press tors of Odesa’s Gorky health resort when not for lack of evidence, according to conference. they tried to block his attempts to take authorities. During this time, Mr. Markov was over its territory and build upon it, jour- The SBU has evidence that Mr. arrested several times for illegal posses- nalist Hryhorii Shorokhov reported for Markov planned Mr. Chaika’s murder and sion of firearms by authorities from the the Narodna Pravda website. finances the city’s Antifa youth organiza- Administration to Combat Organized Mr. Markov also was allegedly respon- tion, five members of which were Crime, she said. sible for a grenade thrown through the involved in the murder, SBU Press Mr. Markov has rejected these claims, window of Odesa civic activist Zoia Secretary Maryna Ostapenko confirmed alleging the SBU has no such evidence Kovaliova, who tried to preserve the on May 12. and is slandering his name. He has threat- city’s Yuvileinyi Park, another property The suspect who fatally stabbed Mr. ened a lawsuit. razed for development, Mr. Shorokhov Zenon Zawada Chaika, Andrii Dovhan, is hiding in the Before launching Russian chauvinist reported. Igor Markov, an Odesa oligarch who has Russian Federation, she said. No one else political parties and plotting violence His Rodina political party has ques- engaged in violence against ethnically has been prosecuted. against ethnic Ukrainians, Mr. Markov tionable legal standing as well. A national conscious Ukrainians, was accused by The SBU also confirmed it has evi- already had a reputation in Odesa as a political party must have party organiza- the Security Service of Ukraine of order- dence that Mr. Markov has a criminal his- thug who used his violence and govern- tions in two-thirds of the districts in each ing the murder of Maksym Chaika, a tory that extends back to 1995, belonging ment connections to seize valuable real self-described Ukrainian nationalist. to various criminal gangs and distributing estate and build upon it. (Continued on page 18)

INTERVIEW: Pavlo Kyrylenko on culture war in Odesa by Zenon Zawada test was against the establishment of the understood that we had to do something Kyiv Press Bureau monument to Russian Empress Catherine because the monument would be unveiled. II? By the way, Odesa Mayor [Eduard] KYIV – As the Odesa Oblast chair of the Hurvits postponed the monument’s unveil- Yes. These processes began around the Svoboda nationalist party, Pavlo Kyrylenko ing when the president canceled his visit. beginning of that summer. First, they is on the front lines of the city’s culture war From what is known, the city government removed the Potemkin monument. against violent Russian chauvinists led by decided to open this monument after the Afterwards they began building the Igor Markov. parliamentary election that was taking place Catherine II monument at that place. The Never had that realization sunk in deeper at the time. Hurvits is a member of the Our Odesa City Council voted on establishing than the morning of June 13, when he Ukraine political council. If he had opened the Catherine monument beforehand. approached his car parked near him home this monument, then all of Ukraine would During the summer of 2007 in Odesa, very and found it had been set ablaze the night have found out that Our Ukraine has non- many various Ukrainian protests were held before. respectable mayors, and that would have against the monument. We picketed the City The arson was committed a few weeks been a very serious blow. after he led about 20 leaders of Odesa’s Council. When the Muscovites came to So this wasn’t your first protest? Ukrainian community to protest outside the sanctify the space, we whistled at them and Procurator General’s Office in Kyiv on May did various counteractions. This wasn’t the first protest. There were 25, demanding the prosecution of Mr. All the Ukrainian organizations tried to many prior to that. By the way, a very Markov for his alleged involvement in the communicate this problem to Kyiv and the important fact is that at that moment in murder of 21-year-old Maksym Chaika and Presidential Secretariat, writing very many Odesa, the city administration’s deputy appeals and complaints. Court complaints his participation in numerous violent acts. director for civic order under the Internal were filed. This led to no results. The monu- On September 2, 2007, Mr. Markov was Affairs Ministry was Eduard Dobrynin, who ment was established at a very fast pace. Zenon Zawada involved in a brutal attack on some of the in prior protests threatened me personally The official opening of this monument was city’s ethnic Ukrainians and Ukrainian Pavlo Kyrylenko and other Svoboda members that if we con- planned on Odesa’s City Day on September speakers peacefully demonstrating against tinue to hold acts of protest, then we will 2. It was established already, but it was sup- the erection of a monument to Russian because it was possible someone from the regret it. posed to be unveiled. Empress Catherine II in their city. Oblast Administration or government repre- When we arrived on September 2, he President Viktor Yushchenko planned to It was no coincidence the fire was set the sentatives would officially accept the appeal. arrived as well, approached us and spoke arrive in Odesa. Knowing this, the Ukrainian night of June 12, the Russia Day national Instead when we arrived, we saw only a with us. When we unfolded our flags, there organizations had a conference before holiday. small amount of police officers. were eight police officers and Dobrynin. He September 2 where I proposed to hold this “The incident is the continuation of anti- asked whether we would conduct the protest protest, announcing to the mass media that At your request? Ukrainian activity by pro-Kremlin forces for long. We said, “Until the moment when Ukrainian organizations were gathering near with the goal of pressuring an organization Of course. The protest was held in full a government representative comes and the Oblast State Administration building to compliance with Ukraine’s laws. We which demonstrated its principles in defend- takes our appeal to the president.” Those give President Yushchenko an appeal informed the Odesa City Administration that ing the rights of the Ukrainian nation in the anti-Ukrainian forces held their own protest explaining why this monument can’t be such a protest would be held. The appeal Odesa region,” Mr. Kyrylenko, 32, said after that day near the Catherine II monument, established in Odesa. A copy of the appeal was registered in the city administration, and the arson. which hadn’t been unveiled, as if to defend was sent to the Presidential Secretariat two law enforcement authorities were notified. Beforehand, Mr. Kyrylenko gave a May it. They alleged that some bus from Lviv days before September 2. After we The day before the protest, the Security 24 interview to The Weekly at the Svoboda arrived with “skinhead-Banderites” who announced this protest, the president can- Service of Ukraine (SBU) called me and All-Ukrainian Union party congress in Kyiv. wanted to demolish the monument. celed his visit to Odesa, literally in one day. asked me not to hold the protest because the The protest on September 2, 2007 pro- All the same, we came out on the square president’s visit was canceled. But we (Continued on page 10) No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 5

THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FORUM

SEEN AT SOYUZIVKA N.Y. governor greets festival at Soyuzivka

Below is the text of greetings sent to the Ukrainian Cultural Festival at Soyuzivka by Gov. David A. Paterson of New York. Dear Friends: I am delighted to send greetings to all gathered at “Soyuzivka,”’ the beautiful and historic Ukrainian resort and cultural center nestled in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, for this third annual Ukrainian Heritage Festival sponsored by the Andrij R. Wojtowycz Ukrainian National Foundation. Above, little campers and counselors at the first session of “Tabir Ptashat,” held June 28-July 5 at Soyuzivka, take time out New Yorkers appreciate the con- for a group photo to mark the 21st year that the Plast day camp for preschoolers has been held at Soyuzivka, the Ukrainian tributions made by citizens of vari- heritage center of the Ukrainian National Association. Forty-nine children attended the first session of the camp, which is ous nationalities – including a large organized by the Pershi Stezhi sorority of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization. Below, a close-up of some of the little representation of Ukrainian campers in their distinctive bird hats; and the camp director, Ania Tershakovec Tomko, with the administrator/head of the Americans – and understand the camp organizing committee, Neonila Sochan. importance of such contributions to all of our lives. As people who value freedom and democracy both here and in the homeland, Ukrainians have long been integral to the suc- cess of our state and nation, having worked to build many communities into thriving centers of social, cul- tural and family activity. Generations later, their descen- dants continue to honor a common ancestry and pride in heritage. All residents of the Empire State benefit from a vibrant Ukrainian American population that generously shares this wonderful heritage, and we are therefore pleased to join in the spirit of events that celebrate the cultural and artistic achievements of your cherished community. For the past three years, this Heritage Festival has showcased tra- ditional Ukrainian culture and music Roma Lisovich Roma Lisovich to the delight of many Ukrainian Americans and people of all back- grounds. All involved in the plan- ning and organization of this event are to be commended for their hard work and dedication to providing the richest array of entertainment in the form of concerts, dance performanc- es – as well as delicious foods and beautiful arts and crafts – at this event. United by an enduring ancestral association rooted in your precious homeland and a shared vision to improve the world, Ukrainian Americans also make our state and nation better through their support of charitable and humanitarian causes that enrich all of our society. The entire family of New Yorkers is cer- tainly grateful for the many positive ways that you add to life in our state, and I personally applaud the Ukrainian American community and its outstanding efforts that have enabled you to thrive and flourish throughout the years. Best wishes for an enjoyable, memorable and successful event.

Sincerely, David A. Paterson

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THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Strategic partnership moves ahead U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden’s visits to Ukraine and Georgia were a necessary fol- low-up to President Barack Obama’s trip to Russia. For the two countries – both for- mer Soviet republics whom Russia, the “elder brother” in the USSR, continues to bully – the Biden visit provided the strong reassurance they needed that the United Psyops in Ukraine’s regions States had not abandoned them or chosen to ignore their concerns. It’s not every day that I confront an the Ukrainian language or acknowledging Indeed, even before the vice-president set foot in Ukraine, his national security alleged gangster, but my July 9 encounter Ukrainian ethnicity makes you a “fascist,” adviser, Tony Blinken, had told the press that the U.S. attaches strong importance to its with one of Odesa’s biggest thugs, Igor “ultranationalist” or “extremist.” relations with Ukraine and Georgia, citing as evidence the fact that traveling along Markov, was one that I couldn’t avoid. This tactic is designed to keep the with Mr. Biden was “a very, very strong interagency team, with senior members from Ever since I was a kid, I didn’t like bul- Russified population within the Kremlin’s the State Department, the Defense Department, the National Security Council staff lies. When I tried standing up to them, I psychological grip – speaking the Russian and the National Economic Council staff.” He underscored that the purpose of the trip paid the price and was shoved to the ground, language, consuming the Russian media was to strengthen the partnership with the two countries “in very concrete ways.” never understanding why the bigger guys and voting for pro-Russian political parties Russia, for its part, was watching closely, clearly uncomfortable with what it was didn’t step up. and candidates. seeing. The Associated Press reported that Foreign Ministry spokesman Andrei Similarly, Ukraine’s law enforcement “Markov is carrying out the KGB’s plan Nesterenko said at a news conference that countries are, of course, free to choose their authorities and courts aren’t doing their jobs of not allowing the Ukrainian government partners, but he added, “It is important that this be done transparently, without under- and, consequently, bullies like Mr. Markov to control Odesa on issues of the Ukrainian the-carpet games and not at the expense of others’ interests.” are thriving in Ukraine, which is as close to language, Euro-Atlantic integration and The vice-president deserves high marks for what he said and did in Ukraine. nation-building,” Dr. Soskin told me. He stressed that the U.S. continues to support Ukraine’s bid to join NATO, regard- anarchy as a 21st century nation-state can So Odesites are told that speaking less of Russia’s position; that the U.S. does not recognize any “sphere of influence” or get. Ukrainian means you’re an extremist. “zone of privileged interests”; and that resetting the U.S. relationship with Russia will The law simply doesn’t function and, as Schoolchildren in Luhansk are receiving not come at Ukraine’s expense,… but can actually benefit Ukraine.” He stated that he far as I can tell, the only reason the situation textbooks telling them Ukrainian Insurgent came to Kyiv “with one simple straightforward message”: that “the United States is hasn’t degraded into a modern-day Army (UPA) soldiers were fascists. An committed to a strong, democratic and prosperous Ukraine.” Yugoslavia or Somalia is the Ukrainian alarming number of Kyiv’s high school Vice-President Biden also demonstrated what some analysts described as “tough people have retained their Christian civility graduates still believe that speaking love” toward Ukraine. He told the people of Ukraine that the promise of the Orange and Slavic sensibility, for the time being. Ukrainian makes you a villager. Revolution “remains to be fulfilled.” He criticized Ukraine’s leaders for their endless For better or worse, Ukrainians tend to turn At the same time, this psyops technique bickering which put the interests of the nation on the back burner and stymied both to war as a last resort. is designed to ostracize those who are economic and political reform. “The time for inertia and neglect has long passed,” he Mr. Markov was caught beating up eth- reconnecting with the Ukrainian culture said. “The leaders of this country came together once in 2004 because they knew a nic Ukrainians and Ukrainian-language and heritage of their ancestors and realizing free and prosperous Ukraine was more important than any one politician or any one speakers, the evidence of which you can the country has a bright future if ethnic political party.” And he sounded an optimistic note: “I have no doubt Ukrainians will view by visiting the YouTube website. In Ukrainians – an estimated 79 percent of the come together again.” any functioning society, he would have been population – would simply start being Mr. Biden focused much attention on Ukraine’s energy security, noting, “Your eco- arrested and prosecuted. Ukrainians and not “malorosy” (Little nomic freedom depends more… on your energy freedom than on any other single fac- Instead, he’s giving press conferences in Russians). tor” and pointing out that reform of the energy sector is crucial also to national securi- Kyiv and gaining support from top-ranking Despite the atmosphere of adversity and ty. To that end, he announced the establishment of a U.S.-Ukraine working group on politicians affiliated with Prime Minister persecution that has been created in eastern energy security. Yulia Tymoshenko (currently Oleksandra and southern Ukraine, a small but growing Addressing concerns about the U.S.-Russia relationship, he said “The more sub- Kuzhel and formerly Serhii Tihipko). minority of Ukraine’s youngest generation stantive relationship we have with Moscow, the more we can defuse the zero-sum The Security Service of Ukraine (SBU) is becoming conscious of their Ukrainian thinking about our relations with Russia’s neighbors.” That approach is based on the has also alleged that Mr. Markov planned identity. Obama administration’s vision of a “multi-partner world.” (As Secretary of State the murder of Maksym Chaika in Odesa. Twenty-one-year-old Maksym Chaika Hillary Clinton explained in a major foreign policy addresses on July 15: “It does not The government intelligence agency accus- was stupid for posing in photos with Hitler make sense to adapt a 18th century concert of powers or a 20th century balance of ing its citizens of crimes, but not arresting salutes, not realizing how much murder and power strategy. We cannot go back to Cold War containment or to unilateralism. We them, epitomizes the complete collapse of destruction the Nazis were responsible for will lead by inducing greater cooperation among a greater number of actors and reduc- law and order in Ukraine. in Ukraine. What I initially reported as his ing competition, tilting the balance away form a multi-polar world toward a multi- I told Mr. Markov at his Kyiv press con- ties to neo-Nazis appear to be his involve- partner world.”) ference that, while beating up ethnic ment with a local gang of soccer fanatics. In what was billed as an address to the Ukrainian people, Vice-President Biden said Ukrainians and Ukrainian-speaking people Nonetheless Chaika was a Russian- “the United States will stand by Ukraine.” Most significantly, he said that the United may be acceptable in Odesa, it’s not toler- speaking Odesa native who was reconnect- States and Ukraine will work together to strengthen their strategic partnership. The ated in Kyiv. For bullies, a line has to be ing with his Ukrainian roots. He organized a first concrete evidence of that will come later this fall, when the U.S. and Ukraine drawn. Then I asked him why he decided march honoring Roman Shukhevych in Strategic Partnership Commission begins meeting in Washington to discuss coopera- to participate in the September 2, 2007, downtown Odesa – a revolutionary act after tion in such areas as security, economy, trade, energy and the rule of law. attack. He dodged the question, labeling it which he began to notice that he was being And so, buoyed by the Kyiv visit of Vice-President Biden, we will continue to a provocation. watched and followed. watch how the U.S. moves forward in its strategic partnership with Ukraine, and we His henchman Igor Dimitriyev, most It’s no coincidence that within a year he will expect great progress for the benefit of both partners. famous for throwing his shoe at Oleh Soskin during a NATO discussion at a local univer- was murdered, allegedly by Mr. Markov, sity, insisted they were merely defending according to the SBU. the city from invading Banderites from Chaika was the perfect target because he Halychyna. symbolized the worst fears harbored by the August “They were outsiders,” Mr. Markov’s government of Vladimir Putin – that Turning the pages back... gaggle shouted to me at the press confer- Russified Ukrainians would begin to ence, as if justifying the violence against embrace the language, culture and identity 2 them. that had been denied for centuries to their “No they weren’t,” I responded. Those parents, grandparents and ancestors. Twenty years ago, on August 2, 1989, Rep. James Traficant Diaspora Ukrainians can help Mr. Putin’s 1989 Jr. (D-Ohio) said at a press conference in Washington that the who were beaten on September 2, 2007, were Odesa natives. The notion that some- nightmares become reality by supporting U.S. Justice Department might have deliberately withheld organizations like Plast Ukrainian Scouting information that showed a key prosecution witness lied in tes- one can speak Ukrainian, embrace one’s Ukrainian heritage and hail from Odesa is Organization and Prosvita in Ukraine’s timony about John Demjanjuk. Rep. Traficant called on the U.S. Justice Department to Russified regions. reopen the denaturalization case against Mr. Demjanjuk, who was appealing his con- incomprehensible to them. Mr. Dimitriyev claimed that leading up to Perhaps Chaika would not have taken a viction of Nazi war crimes charges by Israel’s Supreme Court. wrong turn down the path of soccer hooli- The Washington Times reported that two Justice Department memos from the September 2 incident, Ukrainian extrem- ists were charging through Odesa and beat- ganism, street fighting and posing with stu- November 1979 noted that Otto Horn, a Nazi guard at the Treblinka death camp, had pid Nazi salutes, if solid cultural institutions difficulty identifying Mr. Demjanjuk as the notorious “Ivan the Terrible.” ing local residents with whips. Incidentally, Russian media reported similar such “whip- offering a productive life were more widely Bernard Doughtery, a criminal investigator, noted in his memo that, “As [Mr. Horn] developed and available. beatings” at the 300th anniversary com- continued to study the picture from the second set [that contained a more recent photo Odesa Prosvita Chair Oleksander memorations of the Battle of Poltava. of the defendant.] Mr. Horn indicated that it certainly resembled the man that he had Stepanchenko said local authorities are try- To me, these repeated reports of whip- known as ‘Ivan,’ although he stated that ‘Ivan’ had somewhat more hair.” ing to shut down his office, and he’s plead- beatings sound like a fear technology Rep. Traficant commented on Mr. Horn’s testimony: “I’m saying he’s a lying Nazi ing with the diaspora for help to cover rental hatched within the psyops wing of Russia’s bastard.” debts or acquire property to ensure a critical Federal Security Service (successor to the “…I don’t think anyone really knows, and we endanger the rights of all Americans Ukrainian cultural institution doesn’t disap- KGB) and employed by their agents within by allowing John Demjanjuk to be hung out to dry under such unusual circumstances,” pear from the city. Ukraine. he added. At every meeting and any encounter, In the psychological operations they are The congressman asked for Attorney General Richard Thornburgh to authorize an diaspora Ukrainians can also pressure currently employing in eastern and southern “objective review” of the work done by the Justice Department’s Nazi-hunting arm, Ukraine’s pro-Western politicians to elimi- Ukraine, pro-Russian radicals seek to create (Continued on page 10) an environment in which merely speaking (Continued on page 21) No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 7

LETTERS TO THE EDITOR COMMENTARY Odesa Ukrainians Kuropas column Russian special services again play call for assistance wrong on Obama the “Jewish card” against Ukraine Dear Editor: Dear Editor: by Paul Goble from launching a campaign of spy mania in Odesa’s Ukrainian patriotic organiza- Each week I read the column by Dr. Ukraine. Is that because to do so would be tions recently have been the targets of anti- Mryon Kuropas with great interest. I For entirely understandable reasons, there to play his last card? Or are there no forces” Ukrainian, pro-Muscovite forces in our city. appreciate many of his engaging ideas and has been much speculation but little serious on which he could rely if he were to do so? You may already know that on topics. discussion about the specific role Moscow’s Or – and this is a possibility Mr. Karavayev September 2, 2007, hitmen from the Rodina However, his June 28, column brought intelligence services have played in relations does not mention – is the penetration so and Single Fatherland (Yedinoye up a response of “What?” The same old between Russia and the former Soviet great that calling attention to it would be an Otiechiestvo) organizations attacked stuff that has been on the web is repeated. republics in the internal politics of these act of suicide? Odesa’s Prosvita members and representa- Since Dr. Kuropas is from the Chicago states, and in the relationship between these If Mr. Yushchenko is not willing to do tives of other patriotic organizations near area, I had hoped to read new revelations countries and the outside world. so, Mr. Fishbein certainly is. And in his arti- the Odesa Oblast State Administration. As a about President Barack Obama, but there A notable exception to this dearth of dis- cle, he argues that “Russia’s special services result of the attack, five people were seri- were none. cussions is provided in an article by Moscow are seeking to destabilize the situation in ously injured. This was the first step in a If I understand Dr. Kuropas, he faults State University expert Aleksandr Ukraine, undermine its sovereignty and whole series of anti-Ukrainian provoca- President Obama for all that is wrong in Karavayev titled “Methods of Adopting independence, create a negative image of tions. America, even though he has been in Political Decisions and the Role of the this country, block its integration into In 2008 a series of attacks was carried office for only six and a half months. Are Special Services in Russian Policy in the [Western] structures, and turn Ukraine into a out against the Ivan and Yurii Lypa Library the last eight years of failed leadership and CIS” that was posted online on July 7 dependent and manipulated satellite.” and the Ukrainian Kozaks Museum. But the economic collapse also President Obama’s (www.ia-centr.ru/expert/5181/). The Jewish Ukrainian poet and translator, apogee of Ukrainophobia came after the fault? But an even more intriguing, if necessari- who is a winner of the Vasyl Stus Prize, brutal attack against the Prosvita offices on Does Dr. Kuropas really believe that the ly more narrowly focused, consideration of focuses on the specific ways the Russian September 22, 2008, when an organized philosophy of people like Sarah Palin, this question was offered by Moses Fishbein, special services have been seeking to play crowd burned Ukrainian flags and portraits Rush Limbaugh or Michael Steele is the a Jewish Ukrainian poet, in a commentary “the Jewish card” in Ukraine, in the hope of of Roman Shukhevych and Stepan “Grand Vision” for America? titled “The Jewish Card in Russian “set[ing] the Ukrainians and Jews against Bandera. I, for one, do not. The world is chang- Operations against Ukraine” that was pub- each other,” blackening Ukraine’s reputation At the end of the criminal act, they shot ing; America is changing. I am from Dr. lished on June 20 by the Kyiv Post (www. abroad and undermining its chance to up the windows of the Prosvita building, Kuropas’ generation, but I changed a long kyivpost.com/opinion/44324). become a member of NATO. causing material damage to the organiza- time ago. Yes, Dr. Kuropas, President Mr. Karavayev begins his discussion by Mr. Fishbein takes as his point of depar- tion’s property. Obama is the perfect president for noting that, under Vladimir Putin, officials ture Russian President Dmitry Medvedev’s Finally, on April 17 of this year, the lead- America, and I welcome his change for a from the special services rose to senior posi- statement last January that Moscow’s desire er of the patriotic youth organization Sich, greater America, both here and in the tions in the Russian government but that to block the extension of NATO member- Maksym Chaika, was murdered by a world’s view. their rise did not in many cases always lead ship to Georgia and Ukraine “required pre- Communist. He actively worked with The majority of Americans did vote for to an increase in the role of the institutions cise and well-coordinated work on the part Prosvita. Mr. Obama. So far the results are very from which they came, at least with respect of all special security, defense and law Everything recently taking place in impressive. to Moscow’s dealings with the enforcement structures and quite a high level Odesa is happening thanks to criminal Thank God we live in a country where Commonwealth of Independent States. of coordination among them.” cooperation of the city government and one can express his or her opinion, and This “paradox,” he suggests, reflects the “I must say straight away,” the Russian police with anti-Ukrainian forces. They thanks to The Ukrainian Weekly for offer- specific nature of that organization: It is a president said, “on the whole the Federal have drawn up a plan to liquidate the last ing a forum for this expression. I hope closed club of presidents, and relations Security Service [FSB] successfully carried active center of organized Ukrainians – the Ukraine will be fortunate enough to find among its members are more a reflection of out all its tasks.” Prosvita association. its own Obama. personal friendships or antagonisms than In making that statement, Mr. Fishbein Since 2006 our organization has been about the interests of one or another country argues, Mr. Medvedev not only declared renting property from the government in the Jerry Zinycz toward the others, something that the special that blocking Ukraine’s admission to NATO center of Odesa, the site of the oblast’s only Venice, Fla. services could affect. was “the work of Russian special services, Taras Shevchenko Museum, the Heritage But despite that, Mr. Karavayev contin- the result of special operations that they had Museum, a library, Ukrainian art exhibits, ues, it is worth asking whether the “methods put into motion” but also acknowledged that rehearsals for amateur children’s and youth No surprises and practices” of the Russian special servic- “the Russian special services are conducting groups, and meetings for activists of es could be employed in a useful fashion on special ops against Ukraine, aimed at under- Ukrainian organizations. the territory of the CIS, specifically in mining its sovereignty.” Beginning in 2007, government organs in Kuropas column Ukraine. And he asks “do there exist That is “a brutal violation not just of untapped reserves of the FSB and SVR began raising rent on a monthly basis. As a Dear Editor: international law,” the Ukrainian writer says. result, in the last half year, the organization [Russia’s internal and external security ser- It is “also a brutal violation of Russian has been unable to pay its rent. At the same There are no surprises in Myron vices] relative to Ukraine and in what condi- laws,” given that the latter do not authorize time, civic organizations of ethnic minori- Kuropas’s column “Obama, Ukraine and tions could they be ‘made use of’?” the FSB “to conduct such special opera- ties (Bulgarians, Jews and others) obtained the Age of Zinn” (June 28). Actually, “For the foreseeable future,” the Moscow tions” either generally or particularly against benefits, receiving significantly better prem- Ukraine is barely mentioned. In case you analyst says, “Russia will not see a a neighboring country like Ukraine. ises. didn’t know it, “today Dr. Zinn’s children ‘Ukrainian Nazarbayev,’ that is, a president According to Mr. Fishbein, the Russian who not just by style but in reality will be The Odesa Oblast Council’s Property are running the White House” – so says special services continue their actions even ready to work on integration projects with Administration, which owns the property, Dr. Kuropas. now, with the number of people employed Russia. That means conflicts are inevitable. informed Prosvita that it will turn to the For the record in the real world, Howard in FSB structures overseeing Ukraine up The difference will only be in their intensi- courts, which are supposed to forcibly con- Zinn is a professor of history, whose mind- 150 percent, a trend that as the Ukrainian ty.” fiscate Prosvita’s premises. opening polemics in recent years dispelled writer suggests “is reminiscent of the 1950s, In that situation, the special services can That means valuable exhibits, paintings some of the stench of long-established when the underground Ukrainian Insurgent play a role and are certainly active, Mr. and books will be thrown onto the street, as bleaching and gasification of the historic Army (UPA) was active in Ukraine.” Karavayev implies when he writes that “for well as books by Shevchenko published in legacy beginning with the discovery of Of particular concern to Mr. Fishbein is some unclear reasons, [Ukrainian President his lifetime. The opportunity to hold chil- America. the way Moscow is using “the so-called Viktor] Yushchenko has not expressed his dren’s and youth rehearsals will end. As of The Kuropas metaphor, of course, is ‘Jewish card’” against Ukraine. Instead of opinion concerning the infiltration of the June 1, the rent owed is 30,000 hrv (nearly directed at Barack Obama. It begins with acknowledging as Mr. Fishbein has that Russian special services in the organs of $4,000 U.S.). “I respect Mr. Obama because he is my there have been anti-Semites among power of Ukraine at various levels, even All our appeals for help to the President president,” but then changes to “His grand- Ukrainians as among other peoples but that though he understands this perfectly well.” of Ukraine, the prime minister of Ukraine father was reportedly a Mau-Mau support- most Ukrainians are outraged by and as But the Ukrainian leader “has refrained and to the heads of oblast state administra- er.” This glint of genealogical dialectics opposed to anti-Semitism as anyone tions haven’t led to anything. Our single may be exasperating to some, but it is only else, Russian writers often portray all hope now is the help of people with good a minor squiggle in comparison with the Paul Goble is a lecturer at the Azerbaijan Ukrainians and all Ukrainian history as Diplomatic Academy in Baku. He is a long- will, who are not indifferent to Ukrainian truly numbing figment, of claiming U.S. blighted by that plague. time specialist on ethnic and religious ques- culture. Sens. Chris Dodd and Barney Frank who Not surprisingly, given his outrage at tions in Eurasia who has served in various We are turning to you to help purchase helped “create the crisis” on Wall Street – Moscow’s falsification of Ukrainian history capacities in the U.S. State Department, the this property for the Ukrainian community, in reference to the financial collapse of and of the Ukrainian people, Mr. Fishbein Central Intelligence Agency and the or pay the rent owed. Please contact us in debt-driven Anglo way of life and to the devotes most of his article to a discussion of International Broadcasting Bureau, as well Odesa at (8048) 725-63-66 or an e-mail unmentionable black eye of its “Judeo- the facts of the case, including denunciations as at the Voice of America and Radio Free [email protected]. Christian heritage.” of anti-Semitism by people Russian authors Europe/Radio Liberty and the Carnegie A continuing crisis, as I see it, is the routinely classify as anti-Semites and out- Oleksander Stepanchenko Endowment for International Peace. Mr. columnist’s reliance on dogma of the right falsification of the historical record in Odesa, Ukraine Goble writes a blog called “Window on 1930s. Ukraine by Moscow. Eurasia” (http://windowoneurasia.blog- But most interesting in the current con- The letter-writer is chair of the Odesa Boris Danik spot.com/). This article above is reprinted Oblast Prosvita organization. North Caldwell, N.J. with permission. (Continued on page 22) 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31 26th Conference on Ukrainian Subjects held at University of Illinois by Iryna Ivankovych-Bloshchynska exhibit “Ancient Volyn” by Anatol own recent works. Society of Ukraine; Dr. Alexander Mizernyi, Rivne (Ukraine). Mr. Fishbein presented his newest col- Lushnycky, Educational Council of the URBANA-CHAMPAIGN, Ill. – The The keynote address titled “Russians lection of poetry and translations titled Ukrainian Congress Committee of 26th Conference on Ukrainian Subjects at and Ukrainians: Some Episodes from the “Ranniy Rai,” which is also accompanied America; Dr. Myron Kuropas, Northern the University of Illinois took place on Great War, 1914-1918,” was delivered by by a CD with his poems. Illinois University; Dr. Myroslava June 24-27 in Urbana-Champaign. The a leading American scholar on Ukrainian Some themes and topics which kept Antonovych, National University of Kyiv conference, titled “Contemporary subjects, Prof. Mark L. von Hagen, reverberating throughout the conference Mohyla Academy; and Halyna Myroniuk, Ukraine: Challenges and Perspectives,” Arizona State University. were: the Holodomor; contemporary University of Minnesota. comprised four subject categories: Among the highlights of the program Ukrainian language, literature, culture The concluding highlight of the event Ukraine and the European Union, Ukraine were poetic readings by Moses Fishbein, and history; Ukrainian, Russian and was the traditional conference banquet. and Russia, Ukraine and North America, (Kyiv), Oleksander Irvanets, who delivered Jewish relations; Ukrainian archives and The humorous tone of the evening was and the Ukrainian Diaspora. a brilliant lecture on “Ukrainian-Russian politics, as reflected in the presentations set by Oleksandr Irvanets’ recitation of The event was sponsored by the Interethnic Relations and Their Reflections by: Prof. Stanislav Kulchytsky, National his satirical poem on President Obama’s Summer Research Laboratory, University in Contemporary Ukrainian and Russian Academy of Sciences of Ukraine; Prof. swatting of a fly. The program included a of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Russian, Literatures and Films” illustrated with Roman Serbyn, University of Quebec at concise overview on the history of the East European and Eurasian Center, excerpts of poetry, and the American novel- Montreal; Prof. Volodymyr Serhijchuk, conferences by Prof. Jaroslav Rozumnyj, University of Illinois at Urbana- ist Askold Melnyczuk, University of Taras Shevchenko National University of University of Manitoba, and the award Champaign; department of Slavic lan- Boston, who offered an excerpt from his Kyiv; Prof. Leonid Rudnytzky, La Salle presentation of the Shevchenko medal to guages and literatures, University of forthcoming novel, entitled “Art House: the University; Prof. Mykola Musinka, Prof. Shtohryn by Prof. Serhijchuk. Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Foundation Émigré Painter Liuboslav Hutsaliuk,” pre- University of Presov; Dr. Oleh The conference proved to be scholarly, for the Advancement of Ukrainian Studies ceded by the introductory remarks Kupchynsky, Shevchenko Scientific informative and entertaining. at the University of Illinois, chaired by In addition to presenting his paper on Raisa Bratkiv; and The Heritage “Emigrations from Ukraine: ‘Free Foundation of 1st Security Federal Migration’ or Earnership’ – Reasons, Savings Bank, Chicago. Conditions and Motives,” Vasyl Lopukh, The organizing coordinator of the con- Shevchenko Scientific Society U.S.A., “Ukraine and the World” is theme ference was Prof. Dmytro M. Shtohryn of presented the recent publications spon- the Ukrainian Research Program at the sored by the Society. Among them were of conference at Chernihiv university University of Illinois; the chair of the “Activities and Press Reports 2000-2008” Program Committee was Prof. Leonid compiled and edited by Orest Popovych; by Roman Yereniuk The opening preliminary session included Rudnytzky of La Salle University. papers by nine scholars on various themes. “Contemporary Ukraine on the Cultural CHERNIHIV, Ukraine – The Taras In addition to 34 papers presented, both Among the more important ones were Map of Europe” edited by Larissa M.L. Shevchenko State Pedagogical University in Ukrainian and English, by scholars from papers by Profs. Oleh Wolowyna (Chapel Zaleska Onyshkevych and Maria G. in Chernihiv, Ukraine, hosted a three-day Ukraine and the diaspora, the conference Hill, N.C.) – on the Fourth Wave of Rewakowicz; the German translation of diaspora conference on May 15-17 titled featured roundtable discussions, book pre- Ukrainian settlement in the U.S.; Roman Vasyl Barka’s novel “The Yellow Prince” “Ukraine in the World: Ukraine is There sentations, readings of poetry by authors Yereniuk (Center for Ukrainian Canadian translated by Maria Ostheim-Dzerowycz. Where Ukrainians Live.” The conference and exhibits. The latter included selected Studies, University of Manitoba, Canada) – Marta Tarnawska, who delivered a paper was organized by Prof. Stanislaw documents and primary sources on the on “Ukrainian Literature in Anglo- on the religious press in Canada and its Ponomarovskiy, head of the university’s reporting on the Holodomor; Daryna extermination of Ukrainian intelligentsia American University Journals Foundation of Public Innovations: and destruction of Ukrainian cultural and 1990-1999,” offered an overview of her Teteryna-Blokhin (Munich, Germany) – on Ukraine-Diaspora. the political and economic status of Ukraine historical monuments by the Soviet GPU- publications “Ostap Tarnawsky: A The conference attracted some 100 NKVD, and on the Holodomor (Great Bibliographical Guide,” a book of Mr. on the eve of the Holodomor; and delegates from Ukraine and the diaspora Oleksander Kapitonenko (Sumy, Ukraine) – Famine) in Ukraine of 1932-1933, orga- Tarnawsky’s translations of countries, who presented papers. Another nized by the Soviet regime; and the photo Shakespearean sonnets and some of her on the Australian period in the life of artist 87 papers were submitted by scholars David Buruliuk. who could not attend. The five sectional thematic papers The conference had five sub-themes: were well received. Many papers were on the analysis and the contemporary situa- themes related to the diaspora of Canada tion of diaspora countries and their major and the U.S. Many of the scholars were institutions and leaders; art, folklore and on the younger side, age 23-35, and the Church in the diaspora; language and showed excellent research talents in their literature of the diaspora; education and papers. All of the papers will be published schooling in the diaspora, Holodomor and and/or formatted on CDs in the late sum- the diaspora; and research projects on the mer and will be available for purchase. diaspora young scholars. This was the sixth such diaspora con- ference in the last five years and showed Dr. Roman Yereniuk is acting director that the area of diaspora studies has a sig- of the Center for Ukrainian Canadian nificant following among scholars in the Studies at the University of Manitoba. West as well as in Ukraine.

Ukraine Analyst receives grant from Dopomoha Ukraini Foundation TORONTO – The bimonthly Ukraine in developing the publication professional- Analyst, which began publication a year ly through the hiring of a doctoral student ago, has received a grant of $22,000 from at Carleton University in Ottawa to assist Ukrainian Canadian Borys Wrzesnewskyj, a the editor. Liberal Party member of Parliament who The grant will also enable Ukraine represents the riding of Etobicoke Center, Analyst to be provided gratis to members and the Dopomoha Ukraini foundation. of the Canadian Parliament to keep them Dr. Taras Kuzio, editor of Ukraine better informed about contemporary Analyst, said the start-up grant will assist developments in Ukraine.

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BOOK NOTES Images of Ukrainians A history of Edmonton’s in the Delaware Valley Ukrainian Catholic cathedral “Ukrainians of the Delaware Valley” by “St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Alexander Lushnycky, Ph.D., Charleston, Cathedral, Edmonton: A History S.C.: Arcadia Publishing, 2009. ISBN: (1902-200)” by Serge Cipko. Edmonton, 13978-0-7385-6526-2. Softcover, 127 pp. Alberta: St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic $21.99. Cathedral, 2009. ISBN: 978-0-9784973-1-6. Hardcover, 244 pp. $25 Canadian, plus $15 “Ukrainians of the Delaware Valley” is shipping ($20 outside of Canada). the latest installment of Arcadia Publishing’s “Images of America” series. It features a Written on the occasion of the centennial photographic history of Ukrainians in the in 2002 of St. Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Delaware Valley from the turn of the 20th Cathedral, this volume contains five chapters century to the present. of in-depth history of the church, a chronolo- With over 200 photographs, the book gy of events, as well as numerous photos, traces 17 Ukrainian communities located including the details of its colorful interior. along the Delaware River in Pennsylvania, More than just a history of the church, New Jersey and Delaware as they sought to this compilation “is also about Ukrainian preserve their uniquely Ukrainian culture settlement in Alberta and Canada, and about and customs in the United States. According Roman-Eastern rite relations,” according to to the publisher, the volume “documents Raymond Gonzalez of the Western Catholic how each new generation of immigrants Reporter. Accordingly, there are numerous added to the kaleidoscope of Ukrainian pages dedicated to the parishioners and dig- communities” in the area. nitaries who have passed through the church Each of the five chronological chapters in its over 100 years serving the community. is currently the coordinator of the Ukrainian features a brief introduction orienting the (2007) and “Ukrainians of Western In addition to the dedicated scholarly Diaspora Studies Initiative at the University reader to the context of the coming photos. Pennsylvania” by Stephpen P. Haluszczak efforts by the author, Prof. Serge Cipko, this of Alberta. He is also the author of Each individual photograph is thoughtfully (2009). history was made possible in part by the “Ukrainians in Russia: A Bibliographic and annotated and put in a broader historical Readers may obtain copies at local book- financial support of Alberta Historical Statistical Guide” and “Canada and the context by Dr. Lushnycky, a leading author- stores, independent retailers, online retailers Resources Foundation and the Ukrainian Khrushchev Government’s ‘Return to ity on the history of Ukrainian immigration or directly from the publisher by calling Canadian Foundation of Taras Shevchenko. Homeland’ Campaign.” in the United States. (888) 313-2665 or visiting www.arcadia- Readers may obtain copies through the “Ukrainians of the Delaware Valley” is publishing.com. Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of Edmonton the fourth volume about Ukrainian American Dr. Lushnycky is the author of many by visiting http://www.edmontoneparchy. history released by Arcadia Publishing in its publications on Ukrainian Americans. He is com/resources.htm or directly from St. Addendum series on local histories that seeks to “make the author of “Ukrainians of Greater Josaphat Ukrainian Catholic Cathedral, The book “Symon Petliura and the Jews: history accessible and meaningful.” Philadelphia” and currently serves as the 10825 97th St., Edmonton, AB, Canada, A Reappraisal” by Taras Hunczak, Ph.D. Other volumes in this series dealing with regional director of the Encyclopedia of T5H 2M4; telephone, 780- 422-3181; e-mail (July 5) may be purchased for $20 from the the Ukrainian America experience are: Ukrainian Diaspora in the United States. Dr. [email protected]. publisher: Ukrainian Historial Association, “Ukrainians of Chicagoland” by Myron B. Lushnycky is also the executive vice-presi- Prof. Cipko is a professor of history and P.O. Box 312, Kent, OH 44240. Kuropas, Ph.D. (2006), “Ukrainians of dent of the Ukrainian Educational Council Greater Philadelphia” by Dr. Lushnycky in the United States. Peasants, nobles and colonists in southern Ukraine, 1774-1905 “Rural Revolutions in Southern Ukraine: Peasants, Nobles and Colonists, 1774-1905,” by Leonard Friesen, Ukrainian Research Institute, Harvard University Press, 2009. ISBN: 978-1-932650-00-6. 325 pp. $39.95 (hardcover).

The development of the rural popula- tions in Ukraine from the mid-18th to the early 20th century was a critical time period in Imperial Russia, with the settle- ment process, the enserfment of once-free peasants and the period of emancipation in 1861. A series of rural revolutions, involving peasants, nobles and estate owners, threatened the empire itself. Leonard Friesen’s study of these revo- lutions show the emergence of patterns of how agriculturalists made adjustments to long-established agrarian and social prac- tices, and offers a fresh perspective on the link between the decline of the empire and the rural developments that preceded Case studies of incidents at villages, it. and in some instances uprisings of whole This scholarly treatment by the author regions, provides the evidence, in many illuminates the centuries-long relationship instances, that the agrarian policy of the between peasants and nobles in the tsarist time did not work well, which resulted in period and provides insight into the deaths of peasants, penalties for failure to entrenched mentality of rural Ukrainian meet the nobles’ harvest requirements and village life today. famine conditions. And the situation did Other material covered in the book not improve quickly for peasants after focuses on the beginnings of industrial- their emancipation in 1861, leading to the ization, including the production of farm- fomenting of sentiments that erupted dur- ing equipment, the construction of rail- ing the Bolshevik Revolution. roads, the increase in the number of fac- tories and the population growth of cities. (Continued on page 20) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31

the youth, Chaika first got involved in some Pavlo Kyrylenko... football clubs. These people get older and (Continued from page 4) transform into more mature people with Dobrynin told us that he would remove more formulated views. Chaika went from them from the Catherine II monument and, being a soccer hooligan to a normal, reason- literally within 15 minutes after he left, the able Ukrainian nationalist. At the moment group of hired bandits came, which so many he was murdered, he was already a have seen on those video recordings. Ukrainian nationalist, not a hooligan. The Everything happened very quickly. When we film in which he speaks about [the insolent read our appeal to the president, we saw this behavior of] immigrants is about a year and group approaching us very quickly. We a half to two years old. A person’s views can couldn’t even employ any counter-measures, significantly change between 18 and 20 such as making some kind of circle to defend years of age. people. We were disoriented and they began He organized a [Roman] Shukhevych beating people, two, three and five men march in Odesa? against one, knocking people down. Was Markov among these people? Yes in 2008. Moreover, he was among the organizers of the Ukrainian Insurgent Markov was among them. At the time, we Army (UPA) march on October 14, 2008. didn’t know who Markov was at all. At that He was a person who could have given a time, Markov was an oligarch who launched rebuff. If we develop as an official politi- the OTV television network not long before, Svoboda All-Ukrainian Union cal party which acts within the framework but he wasn’t recognized. After about half a The car belonging to Pavlo Kyrylenko, Odesa Oblast chair of the Svoboda of the law, then he, in his young age, like- year, he began to speak publicly and he was nationalist party, was set ablaze near his Odesa home on June 12, the Russia Day ly lost faith in the law and believed that spun as an activist, leader and so forth. national holiday. since justice doesn’t exist, it’s necessary We didn’t know that Markov was there, to rebuff the actions of anti-Ukrainian but we knew that those were his fighters. couldn’t, they recorded the accounts of those of Regions, the Yulia Tymoshenko Bloc is forces through other means. He was One of our members recognized one of the who accompanied the injured to the hospi- covering for Markov. involved in that. attackers and gave the police this informa- tal. We filed complaints with the Ministry of How do you know? tion. The police arrested this attacker, and he Internal Affairs, the Security Service of So you are convinced that Markov is was one of Markov’s security guards. They Ukraine (SBU) and the Procurator General’s When the criminal investigation was responsible for his murder? set him free after two days. Office. Our organization and Prosvita asked launched against Markov on March 10, Absolutely, because Markov finances an the Procurator General to investigate the 2009, for the September 2, 2007, incident, But how do you know that he’s a secu- entire network of Odesa’s anti-Ukrainian incident. The president announced after- he fled to Kyiv for two weeks. He returned rity guard for Markov? organizations. [Editor’s note: The SBU wards that he would take these investiga- to Odesa with Oleksandra Kuzhel [Editor’s reported that he finances Odesa’s Antifa.] This individual who recognized him tions under his personal control. note – she currently chairs the State worked as a security guard in one of After all these statements were submitted, Committee on Regulatory Politics and The killer stabbed Chaika from behind Markov’s structures. Meaning he has a we began receiving replies that the procura- Entrepreneurship], who tried to defend him. his back at the moment when another so- business, and in this business there are tor general submitted to the oblast prosecu- [Mykola] Tomenko, one of the key called “anti-fascist” held a pistol in his various financial structures and he worked tor, which submitted to the city, and the divi- Tymoshenko Bloc leaders, spoke about how hands. When the fight started, one of these as a security guard in one of these struc- sion of internal safety conducted some kind political repressions are occurring against Antifas got a pistol and Chaika’s friends tures. That’s how we knew he was one of of its own analysis in which it claimed there the Rodina party and Markov isn’t guilty of were taken aback. It’s possible Chaika’s Markov’s people. was some kind of verbal altercation between anything. attention at that moment was turned to the the various groups at the start, after which pistol, and the killer came from behind and I asked Valerii Kaurov [Editor’s note: I examined Chaika’s recordings on the leader of the Single Fatherland organiza- the fighting started. After about half a year it made two precise stab wounds to very criti- became obvious that they were trying to Internet and he acknowledged that he cal arteries. These were professional stab- tion who participated in the September 2, participated in violence against people. 2007 attacks] his version of events at a bury the matter in the archives. bings, and it’s understood the murderer was You peacefully protested, but he seemed trained professionally. [Editor’s note – The press conference, and he said people Who is trying? to be a person involved in fights. arrived from Halychyna and were attack- SBU reported that the suspect in the murder, The local police. We received replies ing “babusi,” (elderly women), and they No, no, no. Don’t confuse the matter. He Andrii Dovhan, is eluding arrest and cur- from the Presidential Secretariat that they had to defend the city from invaders. Is was a football fanatic. There are official rently hiding in the Russian Federation.] received an explanation from the Odesa this true? soccer clubs which have their fanatics. There are photographs on the Internet police about what happened, and in relation Unofficially, the fanatics of various soccer Anti-Ukrainian forces in Odesa are build- in which Chaika offers a Nazi salute. to these events, the one thing that was done clubs agree to meet somewhere in some ing their agitation that “Banderites” and was the Shevchenko District chief was empty space and engage in a so-called You mean with his arm raised? Halychany have taken over Odesa and are rebuked. He was 300 meters away from the “makhach” (brawl). They fight, but before- imposing foreign values upon the city. They events on September 2. That’s it. Yes. So you would say that was his past want to impose foreign languages upon hand they raise their arms in the air to show and he has matured since? How would you evaluate justice in them and so forth. Their entire agitation is that they are not armed. They simply come Ukraine? I can show you a lot of realistic photo- built upon such lies. It’s impossible to take for fist fights. When one club wins, they shake hands and remain friends. This is a graphs in which George Bush, Vladimir this seriously. The concept of justice in Ukraine Putin and Viktor Yushchenko give the same doesn’t exist. It is absolutely absent, certain subculture of soccer hooligans and As to how the events further unfolded, at gesture. Every politician, when meeting the September 2 protest were cameramen which police officers admit. The investi- Chaika took part. I am not aware of any with people, raises his hands towards his from Markov’s OTV network, which gator in the Markov case said he has a recordings where he stated that he beat followers. And when it’s photographed, it recorded all this, and afterwards they edited large folder which contains all the photo- someone. looks like a Nazi salute. But it’s not. a montage in which some babusi allegedly graphs and videos where Markov is clear- What was his organization, Sich? approached our demonstration, we started ly visible. But he said we can’t do any- If Chaika raised his hand somewhere and beating them, and then some men came to thing because the matter is decided in Sich was a Ukrainian youth organization, greeted someone, and then it’s portrayed as defend these babusi. Kyiv. He said there’s a lobby in Kyiv that a Ukrainian nationalist organization. In some kind of Nazi salute, then that’s a com- But everything is visible on the real is defending Markov. what’s traditional for a certain segment of plete lie. video. We had our own cameras and gave Even the head of the SBU can announce them to the police immediately after these the fact a crime has been committed, along events – full recordings, where it’s clearly with evidence, and nonetheless the criminal Neal Sher, OSI director, told The visible how the bandits approached us and continues to walk the streets. Moreover, he Turning the pages... Washington Times, “I really can’t com- there were no conversations or verbal alter- appears on Ukraine’s main television net- (Continued from page 6) ment on that… I frankly don’t know what cations. They came and immediately began works, gives interviews and doesn’t conceal the Office of Special Investigations, on he’s got, but this case has been litigated carrying out orders. himself. He walks freely, guarded by his the Demjanjuk case. up and down the line, and I don’t think security. it’s appropriate to comment.” So there weren’t any babusi there? “The Office of Special Investigations A pile of criminal investigations involve Rep. Traficant raised the issue on the appears to have deliberately withheld When these bandits arrived. At first 15 him, and nothing can be done. We tried to House floor on June 20, 1989, who said information pertinent to this particular men came, after which Markov arrived with explain to the government in a peaceful way the actions of the OSI “a dangerous prec- case. […] Certainly the information of five more guys. Afterwards, three babusi that it’s necessary to enforce the law and edent” and called for an investigation of Mr. [Ignat] Danilchenko, Franz Suchomel, came with a Russian flag. Another group of establish legal justice in this country. But if both the case and the OSI. six guys came after them. Their network it doesn’t exist and the government doesn’t Kurt Franz and Richard Glazar leave rea- The issue was raised again by the con- taped and portrayed these very babusi who turn its attention to this and does nothing to son to believe that exculpatory evidence gressman on July 18, 1989, and said, “it came only later on. enforce the law, what’s left is for citizens to had been deliberately withheld by OSI.” appears that they may have the wrong take arms into their hands and enforce the In a July 26, 1989, letter to Rep. Bruce man, but no one is listening.” Recently Explain the legal steps you took after Morrison, chair of the investigation into the attack, and what has been accom- law themselves. revealed information “suggests strongly OSI operations, Rep. Traficant wrote, “The that the Office of Special Investigations plished to this day. To which Ukrainian officials can peo- recent developments in the Demjanjuk case deliberately withheld key evidence that ple in the diaspora address their con- Almost all the participants of our protest lead me to believe that here are serious would have aided Demjanjuk.” immediately filed complaints with the cerns? Some have already begun turn- problems in the Office of Special police. The police took testimonies from the ing to the European Commission on Investigations,” and noted that there is “pos- Source: “Ohio congressman calls for five injured protesters who were hospital- Human Rights. sible criminal conduct” by its officials, review of OSI activity in Demjanjuk case,” ized and were able to testify. For those who That’s appropriate. Other than the Party including “serious obstruction of justice.” The Ukrainian Weekly, August 13, 1989. No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 11 Sanctuary Project captures Ukrainian religious culture in Canada EDMONTON, Alberta – Farmers arrive replace the older treasures that were in their pick-ups and open country churches bequeathed to them by the pioneers who for the fieldworkers and volunteers of the originally built the churches. Sanctuary Project. The rural congregations are also shrink- The project crew comes armed with a ing in size. The crew recently visited a film camera, digital cameras, tripods, church with a large cemetery, which indi- measuring devices, a computer, and a cates that in the past this was a vibrant, pop- spray bottle and rag to clean things. In a ulous congregation. Today this parish has matter of hours, they photograph the exte- only 13 members. rior of a Ukrainian Catholic or Orthodox Services in most rural churches have been church, every image and furnishing inside reduced to a few times a year, and bishops the church, every vestment, and every have had to make hard decisions about tombstone. which churches to keep open and which to The idea is to preserve in photographs close. Many of the closed churches will be a unique culture that is endangered. Many razed; others will disintegrate slowly. of the churches the Sanctuary Project vis- The fieldworkers preserving a record of its have been vandalized or robbed within these churches and other Ukrainian reli- the past five years. Thieves have taken gious sites are young people interested in crucifixes, candle stands and gospel Ukrainian history and culture. They do not books, so many churches have had to earn much, and the work – which depends on obtaining funding – is Cole Dutchik not steady, so one cannot praise their dedication The first St. Mary’s Church in Wildwood, Alberta, now abandoned to the elements. enough. The volunteers tend to This territory represents the most exten- gion and culture program, has worked for sive colonization in the New World by a many years on church history and iconogra- be of an older generation, culture deriving ultimately from Byzantium, phy in Ukraine, but is now turning his atten- generally people who as well as the most Ukrainian-marked terri- tion to what Yar Slavutych has called have had a long-standing tory in North America. Preparing a careful “Canadian Ukraine.” interest in Ukrainian record of it is essential. Natalie Kononenko, who is Kule Canadian culture and After the crew photographs everything, Professor of Ukrainian Ethnography, brings understand what is at the data is entered on spreadsheets and a to the project extensive experience in field- stake. database in order to facilitate research by work, both in Ukraine and in Ukrainian People seldom realize historians, art historians, anthropologists, communities in Alberta; she also engages how special is the folklorists and religious-studies scholars. the photographic and computer skills of her Ukrainian sacral legacy in Scholarly work on the record of this culture husband, Peter Holloway. the Canadian prairies. will be a way of keeping it alive. Frances Swyripa, of the department of Across a large swath of “Sanctuary: The Spiritual Heritage history and classics, has worked on the his- Alberta, Saskatchewan Documentation Project” is the creation of tory of Ukrainians in Canada for more than and Manitoba, there are three professors at the University of Alberta 30 years and has developed a strong interest Ukrainian rural settle- and is spearheaded by the Research Program in sacral landscapes. ments that give the prai- on Religion and Culture at the Canadian For more information on the Sanctuary ries a distinctive flavor. Institute of Ukrainian Studies, University of Project, readers may contact Prof. Himka of J.P. Himka The onion-domed church Alberta. [email protected], or visit the website of Michal Mlynarz photographs vestments worn by Keith rising out of flat grassland Each professor offers his or her own the Research Program on Religion and Hann in front of St. Mary’s Church in Wildwood, has now become a prairie expertise and unique background. Culture, http://www.ualberta.ca/~cius/reli- Alberta, now closed. icon. John-Paul Himka, the director of the reli- gion-culture/index.htm.

the Party of Regions and the Tymoshenko won’t care – the pressure will be off.” Foreign Policy Institute of the Diplomatic New election bill... Bloc, which control at least 329 seats in Among its other provisions, the bill raises Academy of the Foreign Affairs Ministry. (Continued from page 1) Parliament, or 73 percent. Moreover, at least the price for entering the presidential race by “Technical candidates are expensive toys “obstruction of the rights and freedoms of half of the 72 deputies of the Our Ukraine- more than fourfold to 2.5 million hrv (about that can be used for political purposes,” said Ukrainian citizens, and, moreover, the imple- People’s Self-Defense factions are allied $330,000 U.S.) instead of the earlier mini- Mr. Palii. “From a democratic point of view, mentation of a control mechanism over the with the Tymoshenko Bloc. mum of 500,000 hrv ($65,000). these particular additions limit their influence elections’ outcome.” The new version allows for presidential It also allows presidential candidates to and are actually quite reasonable.” “The president needs to make sure that candidates to nominate at least two mem- raise as much money as possible, but in The election rules bill cuts the official these elections are carried out freely, so that bers to each district and local election exchange, limits how much a single person campaign season from 120 to 90 days in the the democratic development of Ukraine is commission. can donate to about $33,000 (more than 12 run-up to the January 17, 2010, election day. not tarnished,” said Iryna Vannykova, the As a result, presidential candidates such times the average annual salary in Ukraine). If the president vetoes the election bill, as president’s press secretary. “As the guarantor as the 35-year-old newcomer Arseniy This provision is intended to deter mega- he has said he will do, the Verkhovna Rada of the Constitution, the head of state is solely Yatsenyuk, who isn’t backed by a party, will millionaires from tipping the scales in the has the option of giving the legislation a third responsible for free, transparent and demo- have the same chance at representation on election and is among the finer points in a reading. However, the Rada can also choose cratic elections.” election commissions as the top two compet- bill that is otherwise problematic, said to override the presidential veto, provided it President Yushchenko hasn’t yet com- itors – Mr. Yanukovych and Ms. Oleksander Palii, a political observer at the has enough votes. mented on the bill, but experts expect he will Tymoshenko. veto it on the grounds that such strict limits While President Yushchenko supported on election appeals infringe on voter rights this change, he criticized the bill’s provision and are unconstitutional. allowing election commissions to make deci- Political expert Olexiy Haran said the sions without a full quorum, arguing it’s president will use the bill as political ammu- unconstitutional. nition to attack his rivals in the presidential The bill allows for election commis- race, Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko and sions to convene, establish a quorum, and opposition leader Viktor Yanukovych. vote on a number of decisions – including Their parliamentary factions – the the approval of voter lists – so long as at Tymoshenko Bloc and the Party of least half of the commission members are Regions of Ukraine – contributed the in attendance. majority of the 316 votes cast to pass the In a holdover from the 2004 presidential legislation at the July 24 special session of election that is also drawing criticism, the Verkhovna Rada. local and district commission members After the vote passed, Rada Chair will be drawn from their local regions, Volodymyr Lytvyn didn’t indicate who voted making them susceptible to the influence for the bill and from which faction, as he’s of local politicians, government officials required to do. and businessmen. The bill’s first reading, passed with 367 “If a certain territory is controlled by a votes, stipulated that the five parliamentary ‘big boss,’ then people from that particular factions control between 67 and 80 percent region will be afraid to voice their opinions,” of election commission seats throughout said Mr. Haran, a political science professor Ukraine’s 225 district commissions and at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla 30,000-plus local election commissions. Academy. “But if a member is appointed to a This would have given much control to committee other than where he lives, then he 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31 Ruslana makes surprise visit to Plast’s Vovcha Tropa camp by Markian Hadzewycz Special to The Ukrainian Weekly EAST CHATHAM, N.Y. – Soyuzivka’s Ukrainian Cultural Festival on July 17-19 was a rousing success that brought together thousands of people not only from the Eastern Seaboard, but from all over North America. The starring act was Ukrainian pop singer Ruslana, famous for winning the 2004 Eurovision Song Contest and standing up for democracy during the Orange Revolution in Ukraine. As July is camp season for Ukrainian American children and teens, many who wanted to see the star’s first U.S. festival performance could not attend. However, campers of Plast Ukrainian Scouting Organization at the Vovcha Tropa grounds in East Chatham, N.Y., just a few exits up the New York State Thruway from Soyuzivka, would get the next best deal: a personal visit by Ruslana. On Monday, July 20, the camps were told to expect a high-ranking Plast “shyshka,” or VIP, who would visit them that evening. The children, and many of the counselors, fig- ured it would be the usual drill as they put on their Plast uniforms: an inspection by the VIP, brief welcoming remarks, the singing of camp songs and the performance of skits for the guest of honor. But as the campers marched to the site of Markian Hadzewycz the welcoming ceremony, they were awe- Young Plast members are excited to see Ruslana visit their camp. struck to see Ruslana right before their eyes. The young girls in particular let out cheers “novaky,” and their counselors, who showed upon seeing their Ukrainian idol. off their Gypsy camp theme by parading in The pop star visited Vovcha Tropa with a covered wagon and playing live accompanied by her hosts, Roma Lisovich, music on drums, guitars, tambourines, a treasurer of the Ukrainian National Association, and Nestor Paslawsky, general mandolin and an accordion. manager of Soyuzivka. After having dinner with Ruslana in Also traveling to the Plast camp with Vovcha Tropa’s open-air pavilion, everyone Ruslana were her manager, Andrii Radniuk, headed toward the camp bonfire, where sev- and a member of her ensemble of dancers, eral speakers and microphones were set up Lesia Perun. (Ruslana had introduced Ms. especially for the occasion. After helping Perun to the crowd during her July 18 light the campfire with a large wooden Soyuzivka show as her best friend and noted torch, Ruslana led the audience in singing that she was celebrating a birthday that day.) several Ukrainian songs, inviting campers to Both Ruslana and Mr. Radniuk at one time join her and share the microphone, were members of Plast in Ukraine. Next, each camp was called to sing its Ruslana was officially welcomed by the camp song. A special highlight came when leader of the U.S. National Plast Command, the older girls, the “yunachky,” sang Peter Stawnychy, and the head of the region- Ruslana’s “Ples,” which was adopted as al camp committee for Vovcha Tropa, Katria their Hutsul-themed camp song several Harasewych. But the exuberant welcome by years back. the young campers said it best. After an evening of songs and smiles, the Ruslana readily posed for photographs Plast scouts and cub scouts bid Ruslana and exchanged greetings and handshakes farewell, still amazed that the international with children and teens from the various sensation had taken time out of her schedule camps. It was clear by her reactions that to visit their corner of the woods. This inti- Ruslana was simply overcome and touched mate visit will no doubt be an event that will by the warm welcome and sheer numbers of remain in their hearts for years to come. Plast youths at Vovcha Tropa. Photos of Ruslana’s visit to Vovcha Tropa Perhaps the most exciting welcome was can be seen on her official website, www. presented by the younger boys, the ruslana.ua. Ruslana and her new friends sing during the bonfire.

Ruslana at Vovcha Tropa with (from left) Ukrainian National Association Treasurer Roma Lisovich, the head of the U.S. National Plast Command Counselors of the camp for cub scouts (novaky), whose theme was Gypsy life, welcome Peter Stawnychy and Soyuzivka General Manager Nestor Paslawsky. Ruslana into their band. No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 13 PHOTO FOLLOW-UP: Soyuzivka’s Ukrainian Cultural Festival

Christine Syzonenko Russ Chelak Russ Chelak Dumka Chorus conductor Vasyl Hrechynsky. A trio of dancers backstage. Ruslana in concert.

Markian Hadzewycz Markian Hadzewycz Young men of Iskra wait to take the stage. UNA executives get a hug from Misio the bear.

Markian Hadzewycz Roma Hadzewycz Roma Hadzewycz A welcome from a Zolotyj Promin A group of festival-goers near the popular Tiki deck. “Mr. Ukraine Baseball” Basil Tarasko sells sports apparel. dancer.

Roma Hadzewycz Lialia Nahnybida and her husband, Sam, consider purchasing appropriate T-shirts, emblazoned, respectively, with the words “Lialia” (doll) and “Staryi” Roma Hadzewycz (old man). Friends enjoy a chance to catch up on the Veselka patio. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31

in fact, not merely in word,” he said. Four NEWSBRIEFS Consulates of Poland currently operate out- CLACLASSSSIFIEDIFIEDSS (Continued from page 2) side Kyiv: in Lviv, Lutsk, Odesa and tual energy that one can draw from it for a Kharkiv. (Ukrinform) TO PLACE YOUR AD CALL MARIA OSCISLAWSKI (973) 292-9800 x 3040 long time.” He also had said that the Kyiv Ukrainian TV news blacked out in Poland OR E-MAIL [email protected] Pecherska Lavra “is the first throne of the primates of the Russian Orthodox Church.” KYIV – Polish television management The official Press-Center for the patriarch’s stopped airing the only TV news program SERVICES visit quoted him as saying: “When I in the Ukrainian language, it was reported received, by the tradition, the staff of St. on July 27. The Association of Ukrainians Peter, metropolitan of Kyiv, as a symbol of in Poland made a statement on the occa- spiritual power from the hands of His sion. “This is a new time when, under the Beatitude Metropolitan Volodymyr [primate pretext of reforms and lack of money, pub- of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church – lic television heads want to black out the Moscow Patriarchate], I felt the internal only program in an ethnic minority lan- need to visit Kyiv as soon as possible, the guage broadcast all across the country,” Holy Land of our Church, to bow unto the the statement reads. On radio and TV, the relics of the venerable fathers of Kyiv association underscored the significance of Caves.” Patriarch Kirill was met at the Near a Ukrainian-language program and Caves of the monastery by the hierarchs of requested public support for the collection the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, in particu- of signatures on a petition to be presented lar by Deputy Abbot of the Kyiv-Pecherska to television management and members of Lavra Archbishop Pavel of Vyshhorod. Parliament. The Ukrainian TV news had After that, the patriarch went to the Church been broadcast on public channels of of the Exaltation of the Cross, where he Polish television for about 14 years. prayed to the Wonderworking Icon of the (Ukrinform) Dormition of the Theotokos. 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the Defense Ministry to ensure the fulfill- sor to the Soviet KGB) and seven other blatantly – not even under Soviet rule. NEWSBRIEFS ment of the Implementation Agreement Russian security service agencies any pri- Order 65 contravenes the 1966 International (Continued from page 14) between the Cabinet of Ministers of vate mail or shipments, as well as exhaus- Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, a for his absolute clarity on this,” Mr. Ukraine and the NATO Maintenance and tive data on senders and addressees. Special United Nations treaty based on the Saakashvili said. (RFE/RL) Supply Organization (NAMSO) on the rooms where security officers will be able Universal Declaration of Human Rights. destruction of portable air defense sys- to open and inspect private mail were Russia is a signatory to both international Agreement with NATO is in effect tems, small arms and light weapons, as decreed to be established at post offices. agreements. Experts said the new order also well as conventional ammunition. The res- Order 65 also cancels the privacy of elec- violates Article 23 of the Russian KYIV – President Viktor Yushchenko olution stipulates that the Defense Ministry tronic correspondence. Operators will now Constitution, which proclaims the complete on July 20 signed a decree enacting the will hand over to the UkrOboron Service formally grant the security services access privacy of telephone, postal and other com- agreement between the Cabinet of State Enterprise 6,000 tons of ammunition to their electronic databases. Though Soviet munications, and states unequivocally that Ministers of Ukraine and the North for disposal. Earnings from the discarded or Russian security services never hesitated this privacy can be lifted solely on the Atlantic Treaty Organization on the transit ammunition will be transferred to the state to intercept, monitor, inspect or confiscate authority of the courts. The order leaves shipment of cargoes via Ukraine to budget. (Ukrinform) private correspondence, nothing like Order such decisions to the discretion of the secu- Afghanistan. The text of the document was 65 has ever occurred openly, formally or so rity services. (Eurasia Daily Monitor) put on the presidential website. Police halt transfer of Russian missiles (Ukrinform) SEVASTOPOL, Ukraine – Crimean Lytvyn comments on NATO police in the city of Sevastopol stopped two Russian Black Sea navy vehicles that KYIV – Verkhovna Rada Chairman were carrying missiles without the neces- Volodymyr Lytvyn said he is convinced that sary permit, RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service a statement by NATO Secretary General reported. The incident took place on July Jaap de Hoop Scheffer on Ukraine’s unread- 21, two weeks after a similar event in iness to join the alliance will bring calm to Sevastopol in which a convoy carrying the country. Speaking on Channel 5 TV on three missiles was stopped by Ukrainian July 21, he said he welcomed the statement police. Ukrainian Security and Defense of the NATO secretary general, adding that Council Deputy Secretary Volodymyr Michael Bohdan Kowal his stand is in line with the opinion of the Ohryzko said the rockets were sent back to majority of Ukrainians. The Rada chairman their place of origin. He added that, due to May 30, 1951 – June 13, 2009 also noted that while talking about a Ukrainian-Russian agreement about the Ukraine’s accession to NATO it is neces- Russian naval fleet based in Ukraine, the sary to focus not on the form, but on the transfer of any military cargo must be dis- It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our matter of this process. The key point of this cussed with Ukrainian officials. Ukrainian beloved son, brother, and uncle. process is that Ukraine has to ensure its officials called the first incident unaccept- national security. The NATO secretary gen- able, but Russian military representatives eral had said on July 21 in London that nei- said no agreements had been violat- In deep mourning: ther Ukraine nor Georgia are ready to join ed. (RFE/RL) Parents Osyp and Sophia Kowal NATO, and neither is likely to be ready for Sister Anna with her husband Stephen Panas membership soon. (Ukrinform) Security services have new powers Nephews Stephen and Andrew Panas Ukraine to dispose of arms MOSCOW – On July 6 the Russian Ministry of Communications posted Order extended Kowal and Jaremko family in Ukraine KYIV – Ukraine will dispose of 6,000 65 on its official website (www.minkomsv- tons of ammunition and arms within the jaz.ru). Effective July 21, the order decrees огдане, ічна обі ам’ять. framework of a government agreement that Russian postal services must make with NATO, a Cabinet resolution reads. available for inspection on demand to the The government agreed to a proposal of Federal Security Service (the main succes-

On February 17, 2009, John Lypka

much beloved husband and father, died at the age of 83 after a long and difficult battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He died at home with his wife, daugher, and beloved dog and protector by his side.

John was a long time resident of the Tampa Bay area in Florida after moving from New York in 1994. He was born on July 25, 1925, in Wola Matiashowa, Poland. He came to America in 1965 with his wife and son, the birth of his daughter came years later.

He will without doubt be remembered for his strong views on politics and strongly worded opinions. More importantly, he should be remembered for his love and hope for a free and prosperous Ukraine. While living in communist Poland, he worked tirelessly to create and maintain an active social movement among Ukrainian young adults. He fought to introduce the Ukrainian language into the curriculum of every Polish school at every level so the Ukrainian youth had the honor and opportunity to learn their native language. Above all, he devoted much of his time and all his personal resources to help defend and free as many unjustly jailed UPA members as was per- sonally possible.

John leaves behind: Wife Jozefa Son Orest Daughter Katrunia

A personal note from his daughter: “Daddy, I love you more than words can say and I keep you in my heart always.”

Rest in peace. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31 No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 17

COMMUNITY CHRONICLE UCCA Illinois Division elects new president at annual meeting by Katya Mischenko-Mycyk Youth Association, Organization for tatives of the Georgian, Estonian, Defense of the Four Freedoms for Ukraine, Latvian and Lithuanian communities CHICAGO – The Illinois Division of the Woman’s Association for Defense of Four of Illinois. Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Freedoms for Ukraine, Selfreliance Bohdan Melnyk, vice-president and (UCCA-Illinois) held its annual meeting and Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union chair of the Relations with Ukraine election on May 13 at the Ukrainian Cultural and UZIR television. Committee, reported that UCCA- Center in Chicago’s Ukrainian Village. The The current president of the UCCA- Illinois hosted a successful public meeting was presided over by Dr. Julian Illinois Pavlo T. Bandriwsky, presented an meeting in the fall to shed light on the Kulas, founding president of UCCA-Illinois. overview of 2008-2009 activities and pro- political situation in Ukraine and its Organizational greetings were presented grams. UCCA-Illinois took an active role in implications for the upcoming elec- by representatives of Ukrainian American coordinating and planning activities com- tions. memorating the 75th anniversary of the Orysya Kolyasa, UCCA-Illinois Ukrainian Genocide as part of the local representative to the United Ukrainian Ukrainian Genocide-Holodomor American Relief Committee Commemoration Committee. Those (UUARC), gave a briefing on the tre- activities included the coordination of mendous support received from the the International Holodomor Torch Ukrainian community in Illinois fol- Relay in Millennium Park, the lowing the floods of July 2008 in “Breaking the Silence on the Unknown western Ukraine. The UUARC, with Genocide” exhibit and conference at the financial help of UCCA-Illinois, the Cervantes Institute, and the com- was able to collect enough supplies munity procession and solemn ecu- and clothing to fill an entire cargo Pavlo T. Bandriwsky receives thanks for lead- menical requiem at Holy Name shipping container. The community ing UCCA-Illinois for the past three terms. Cathedral. stepped up and donated so many sup- UCCA-Illinois stood beside plies and clothing that a second shipment is Festival generated over $41,000 in profit Georgian Americans during the currently being coordinated. and attracted over 13,000 attendees. This Russian invasion of Georgia during the In addition, Ms. Kolyasa runs the UCCA- year’s Ukrainian Days Festival will be held summer of 2008. Members of UCCA- Illinois-sponsored English as a Second on Saturday and Sunday, August 22-23 at Illinois participated and coordinated Language School in Chicago. Students of Smith Park near Chicago’s Ukrainian public demonstrations in downtown the program donated funds to send dozens Village. Chicago. A working group of commu- of wheelchairs to Ukraine for invalids. Dr. Kulas briefed meeting attendees on nity representatives of former captive Stepan Strilchuk, UCCA-Illinois treasur- the involvement of UCCA-Illinois in the nations of the Soviet Union was formed er, stated that, despite the economic down- Euro-Cup U.S.A. Championship Committee in response to the Georgia-Russia cri- turn in the United States, UCCA-Illinois had and the Chicago 2016 Olympic Committee. The newly elected president of UCCA- sis. UCCA-Illinois board members par- a very successful fund-raising year. Profits UCCA-Illinois is prepared to assist in mak- Illinois, Dr. Oles Strilchuk. ticipated in discussions with represen- from the annual Taras Shevchenko concert ing Ukrainian Olympic athletes and trainers feel at home in the Ukrainian community allowed UCCA-Illinois to make a donation and Ukrainian Village of Chicago if to St. Nicholas School in the amount of $2,100. Selfreliance Foundation supports The 2008 UCCA-Illinois Ukrainian Days (Continued on page 22) Encyclopedia of Ukrainian Diaspora by Nadia Zajac book to Bohdan Watral, president and CEO of Selfreliance, thanking the credit CHICAGO – The Selfreliance union for all the years of its financial sup- Foundation of Selfreliance Ukrainian port for the momentous work of docu- American Federal Credit Union in menting the history of the Ukrainian 20-YEAR Chicago has donated $3,000 for the con- diaspora in America. Mr. Watral stated tinuing research work of the Encyclopedia that Selfreliance will continue to support TERM LIFE INSURANCE of the Ukrainian Diaspora. For many the EUD project’s American volume. years Selfreliance has been a sponsor of The first book (A-K) of the American the encyclopedia, helping in the cost of volume of the Encyclopedia of the renting the editorial offices located in the Ukrainian Diaspora is available for pur- Ukrainian Cultural Center in Chicago. chase in Chicago, at the editorial office GREAT RATES This year the first book of the located in the Ukrainian Cultural Center, American volume of the Encyclopedia of 2247 W. Chicago Ave., Chicago, IL the Ukrainian Diaspora (EUD) was pub- 60622; telephone, 773-489-1339; e-mail: CALL 800-253-9862 lished under the auspices of the [email protected]. Its cost is Shevchenko Scientific Society of America $40; for members of the Shevchenko FOR MORE DETAILS (New York). The editor-in-chief, Dr. Scientific Society – $32. 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UNA AND THE COMMUNITY: PARTNERS FOR LIFE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION, INC. 2200 ROUTE 10, PARSIPPANY, NJ 07054 800-253-9862 At the headquarters of Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union (from left) are: Nadia Zajac, Dr. Vasyl Markus, editor of the Encyclopedia of the Ukrainian Since 1894 Diaspora, Bohdan Watral, president/CEO of SUAFCU, and Dora Turula. 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31

from Mr. Markov’s campaign of ethnically Kyrylenko said. “In this country, only a spying on him, while the officers claimed SBU says Rodina... motivated violence. change in government can change any- they were conducting surveillance on an (Continued from page 4) It was signed by the Prosvita All- thing – conducting lustration and remov- entirely separate matter involving contra- of Ukraine’s oblasts, a standard that Ukrainian Association, the Ukrainian ing from power those people who propa- bandists, for which they had court warrants. Rodina falls far short of. People’s Party, the Reforms and Order gate ideas and ideologies that are hostile Special Alfa forces had to break into Instead, Mr. Markov took control of a Party, the People’s Rukh of Ukraine, the to our country.” Mr. Markov’s offices to rescue their fel- nominally existing political party, the Congress of Ukrainian Nationalists and In anarchic Ukraine, arresting Mr. low officers, a move that Mr. Markov Progressive-Democratic Party of Ukraine, three local Kozak organizations. Markov could prove a challenge even if also alleged was illegal. and simply changed its name to Rodina, About 20 Ukrainian-speaking Odesites authorities had the will. The lack of arrest or prosecution leads also legally questionable because the law held a protest outside the Procurator On March 21, Mr. Markov allegedly Odesa’s community of ethnic Ukrainians requires names of parties in the Ukrainian General’s Office (PGO) in Kyiv on May had his thugs pull three SBU agents from and Ukrainian speakers to believe that language. (Rodina means “fatherland” in 25 to demand Mr. Markov’s arrest and their car and drag them to his nearby Mr. Markov has found cover among pow- Russian. Rodyna means “family” in prosecution. Rodina party offices for questioning and erful politicians in Kyiv. Ukrainian.) Pavlo Kyrylenko, leader of Odesa’s a beating. During her March visit to Odesa for Based on such dubious conditions, the nationalist Svoboda party, said he received “This led to Mr. Markov, the suspect in example, Oleksandra Kuzhel, an influen- SBU stated it will attempt to disqualify hollow assurances from the PGO’s public two crimes who is not yet isolated from tial bureaucrat appointed by Prime Rodina’s status as a national political party. relations department chair that it will ask its society, even conducting a cynical ques- Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, demanded In a March 23 statement, Odesa’s com- Odesa prosecutor, Vasyl Prysiazhniuk, to tioning of the detained [SBU officers], that law enforcement authorities “stop munity of ethnic Ukrainians and Ukrainian further pursue the criminal investigations. which was broadcast on the [ATV] televi- criminal persecution of Markov.” speakers, consisting of political parties and “In our country, it’s no secret that the sion network under his control,” said a Mr. Markov has found allies within the organizations, stated that law enforcement law is practically inactive, and money and March 23 statement issued by the city’s New Ukraine civic organization, serving authorities and the oblast procurator’s the common interests of certain influen- Ukrainian organizations. on the organizational committee along- office have done nothing to protect them tial people decide everything,” Mr. Mr. Markov alleged they were illegally side Party of Regions member Mykola Azarov and Serhii Tihipko, the head of Viktor Yanukovych’s 2004 presidential candidate who was a temporary advisor to Ms. Tymoshenko last year. “If you speak about Markov, then believe me – there are very many people in Kyiv who support him and will help him,” Mr. Tihipko reportedly said in an interview broadcast on ATV, as reported by the Ukrayina Moloda daily newspaper. “Nobody will do anything to him.” Mr. Markov also has protection within the Russian Orthodox Church hierarchy, Dr. Soskin said, pointing out that he trav- eled as a lay representative to the Moscow synod that selected Patriarch Kirill as successor to Alexey II. “The Russian FSB is sheltering Markov,” he said confidently. “Only that can explain why he hasn’t been arrested by the Ukrainian special services [SBU].” As law enforcement authorities do nothing, Odesa’s community of ethnic Ukrainians and Ukrainian-language speakers said Mr. Markov has created an atmosphere of terror and persecution in a city known for its supposed tolerance and diversity. Mr. Markov’s local television network regularly smears ethnically conscious Ukrainians as “fascists,” “extremists” and “ultraradicals” for simply speaking the Ukrainian language or expressing their Ukrainian identity through political or cultural activity. (ATV is operating despite its license being canceled by the National Radio and Television Council.) On its website, Rodina smears Prosvita as an “ultranationalist” organization when it’s among Ukraine’s oldest and most respected cultural institutions, tracing its roots to 1868 in the Halychyna region where its was founded amidst persecution of Ukrainian language and culture. More than a century later the persecu- tion is ongoing, as Rodina organized a protest on September 28, 2008, outside Odesa’s Prosvita headquarters, shooting up the office’s windows with pellets of red paint, said Oleksander Stepanchenko, the Odesa Prosvita chair. The protest was filmed and broadcast on the ATV network, conveniently omit- ting the pneumatic gun attack. If law enforcement authorities don’t act to defend Odesa’s ethnic Ukrainians and Ukrainian speakers, they will have to defend themselves, community leaders said. “If state law enforcement structures are incapable of ensuring calm, civic peace and the state’s territorial integrity from the encroachment of pro-Russian extrem- ist structures, which are hatched abroad, we don’t have a choice other than turning to all of Ukraine’s patriots for support and creating voluntary formations to defend civic order according to the law, [forma- tions] which are capable of executing functions which corrupt law enforcers don’t want to or can’t implement,” the March 23 statement said. No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 19 Chicago’s UIMA presents artworks by Dubovyk, Fedorouk CHICAGO – The Ukrainian Institute of Modern due to Ukraine’s political climate at that time. Art is presenting a selection of recent artworks by Though conceptual and decorative, Mr. Olexander Dubovyk and Vasily Fedorouk on Dubovyk’s work communicates a potent expressive August 2-30. Both Dubovyk and Fedorouk are quality resultant of that experience. His work fol- highly successful contemporary Ukrainian artists lows contemporary aesthetics of cubism, pop art creating and exhibiting within the international and geometric abstraction, with a particularly rich community. emphasis on color and shape. The pairing of these two artists offers a glimpse Mr. Fedorouk also displays an acute grasp of into the breadth of contemporary Ukrainian art, both shape in his sculptures, whether figurative or non- retaining their roots in traditional technique and aes- figurative geometric abstraction. His works display thetic, yet progressing outside of national borders. a mastery over his chosen media of granite, stone, Mr. Dubovyk, born in 1931 in Kyiv, studied and marble and ceramic. taught in Kyiv’s art schools, but did not begin exhib- Born in 1950 in the Ivano-Frankivsk Oblast of iting his work widely until soon before the dissolu- Ukraine, Mr. Fedorouk was highly trained as a tion of the Soviet Union. He created underground sculptor within the prestigious art schools of Lviv and Kosov. His fluency with classical techniques and aes- thetics is apparent in his work, yet the creative direc- tion is uniquely his own. Mr. Fedorouk has relocat- ed from Ukraine to Illinois, while Mr. Dubovyk contin- ues to work from his native Kyiv. Both Mr. Dubovyk’s and Mr. Fedorouk’s respective artworks are found within the permanent collections of museums in Ukraine and Russia, as well as within pub- A sculpture by Vasily Fedorouk. lic and private collections throughout the world. The Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art is located at 2320 Making contact with The Weekly W. Chicago Ave., Chicago. The UIMA is open to the Readers/writers who send information or queries to public Wednesday through The Ukrainian Weekly are kindly asked to include a Sunday, non-4 p.m. There is daytime phone number and a complete mailing address. a $5 suggested donation for Please note that a daytime phone number is essential in admission. For more infor- mation readers may call order for editors to contact correspondents regarding 773-227-5522 or log on to additional information, clarifications, questions, etc. One of the works of Olexander Dubovyk. www.uima-chicago.org. 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31

“The YouTube video of Pukach’s arrest structure searched for a person who was who will take care of everything you want.” Arrest... was a public relations gimmick,” wrote under their noses the entire time, and who, Indeed Mr. Lytvyn canceled a July 28 (Continued from page 1) Taras Kuzio, a research professor at Carleton practically, wasn’t even trying to hide,” Ms. visit to Washington two days after Mr. lage, long before his arrest. University in Ottawa. Tymoshenko said at a press briefing on July Pukach’s arrest, reported Ukrayinska Hennadii Moskal, a former criminal The timing of Mr. Pukach’s arrest – sev- 29. Pravda, a top news website, citing no imme- police chief and deputy chair at the Internal eral days after President Yushchenko’s “It seems to me that the investigators, diate cause. Affairs Ministry, said Mr. Pukach was in announcement of his candidacy in the who were engaged in virtual inactivity In March 2005 Procurator General frequent contact with police, never went into January 17, 2010, presidential election – before, are now acting only out of political Sviatoslav Piskun said he planned to ques- raised suspicions that the arrest in fact hiding and was easy to find. motive,” she added. tion Mr. Kravchenko in the Gongadze death, served a crucial political function heading Before moving to Molochky, Mr. Pukach Should Mr. Pukach reveal the murder’s but he was found dead only hours before he into election season. lived in the Donetsk, Kharkiv and Luhansk orderers, he could implicate very high-pro- was to appear in court. The president immediately promised that file politicians. Though Mr. Kravchenko’s death was oblasts, even making several trips back to “society will become witness to big news.” Kyiv, the SBU reported. Gongadze’s widow, Myroslava, said she officially labeled a suicide, the two gunshot “The only chance, in Yushchenko’s mind, remains certain several top officials, among wounds he sustained to the head sparked the Mr. Pukach’s lawyer, Mr. Osyka, said to remain for a second term is to radically them former President Leonid Kuchma and widespread belief that it was ordered. nobody was trying to find his client, he was alter the political tide,” said Serhii Taran, Verkhovna Rada Chair Volodymyr Lytvyn, The International Federation of not hiding, and he had decided to give him- director of the International Democracy his presidential administration chair at the Journalists (IFJ), a Belgium-based organiza- self up. Institute in Kyiv. “The way to do that is time, ordered the murder. tion, urged the Ukrainian government on Former Justice Minister Serhii Holovatyi either with war, another major conflict, or Voices believed to be those of Mr. July 23 to build on the opportunity of Mr. said he believes Mr. Pukach had been under key political revelations. Pukach, in this Kuchma and Mr. Lytvyn were captured on Pukach’s arrest and conclude one of the the control of law enforcement authorities case, was meant to act as a detonator.” the secretly recorded Melnychenko tapes, darkest chapters of the Kuchma presidency. ever since his release in 2003 and it was Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko decid- made public in November 2000, in which “The murder of Georgy [sic] has been a planned that his arrest would be used for ed to cash in politically as well and weighed they discuss indirectly dealing with tale of turns and twists which many believe political gain. in on the investigation. She sharply criti- Gongadze. were diversionary tactics to shield powerful That the arresting officers immediately cized both President Yushchenko and inves- When the voice similar to Mr. Kuchma’s individuals who are behind it from account- released videotape on which Mr. Pukach tigators for their sluggish action in the case. said he is considering suing Gongadze for ability,” IFJ President Jim Boumelha said in immediately acknowledges his guilt in the “I can express only regret that we’ve had his articles, as his lawyers had advised him, a statement on the organization’s website. murder is also suspicious, skeptics said. to wait nine years while our grand power the voice similar to Mr. Lytvyn’s said, “No, “That is no longer an option with the arrest we don’t need to do that.” of Pukach and the information he is able to “I know what to do with Heorhii disclose. We expect the whole truth and ies. The institute also works in close Gongadze,” the voice similar to Mr. nothing but the truth.” Peasants, nobles... cooperation with the Committee on Lytvyn’s said. “Allow Yurii Kravchenko to In March 2008 three low-level police (Continued from page 9) Ukrainian Studies, which supervises and visit me.” officers were sentenced in connection with Prof. Friesen is a faculty member of coordinates the teaching of Ukrainian his- The most incriminating dialogue involved the Gongadze murder, all of whom claimed the history department at Wilfred Laurier tory, language and literature at Harvard the voice similar to Mr. Kuchma talking to they acted on direct orders from Mr. Pukach. University in Waterloo, Ontario, and the University. The publication of this book the voice believed to be Mr. Kravchenko’s, Mykola Protasov received 13 years in pris- founding chairperson of the university’s was made possible by Ilarion and Donna his internal affairs minister at the time. on, while Valerii Kostenko and Oleksander Global Studies Program. He is the author Kalynewych Ukrainian Fund at the “We are working on him,” said the voice Popovych both received 12-year sentences. of several chapters and one edited book Ukrainian Research Institute. similar to Mr. Kravchenko’s. After Mr. Pukach’s arrest President about aspects of southern Ukrainian his- Readers may obtain copies by contact- “I am telling you, haul him out, throw Yushchenko acknowledged the potential tory. ing Harvard University Press, 79 Garden him out,” said the voice similar to Mr. threat to his life, and had him moved to a The Harvard Ukrainian Research St., Cambridge, MA 02138, by calling, Kuchma’s. “Give him to the Chechens, secret location. “I gave the order yesterday Institute was established in 1973 and sup- 800-405-1619, or by visiting www.hup. (inaudible), and then ransom.” that not a single hair falls off Pukach’s head ports research associates and visiting harvard.edu/insidehup/contact.html. The voice similar to Mr. Kravchenko’s and that he be kept at a location where every scholars who are engaged in projects con- Books are also available for purchase at several seconds later stated, “I have this second the security of his life is monitored,” cerned with all aspects of Ukrainian stud- online retailers, such as amazon.com. fighting team right now, these Orly (Eagles), the president said on July 22. No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 21

about Mr. Markov’s assault and launched a Psyops.... letter-writing campaign to British members Seeking information about the Kohler / Kalle / Kola / Czepil / Chappel / (Continued from page 6) of Parliament, as well as the European Court Wywanko / Wyjwanko / Andersen /Anderson / Andresen families. nate the illegal Rodina (Homeland) party of Human Rights, asking them to demand and prosecute Mr. Markov for his crimes. from Ukrainian officials that Mr. Markov be Sophie Kohler’s (nee Czepil) second marriage was to Prokop WYWANKO (1925-30). Ms. Tymoshenko deserves particular crit- brought to justice. Sophie died in 1958 and Prokop died in 1965. They are both buried in the St Andrew icism for allowing one of her top officials, Bullies like Mr. Markov and his mentor, Cemetery of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, in Somerset NJ. State Committee of Regulatory Politics and Mr. Putin, need to be shown that Ukrainians Sophie / Sofia Czepil born circa 1882 Zabronie (?), Austria (Galicia) immigrated to the Entrepreneurship Chair Kuzhel, to defend are a serious force, not only within the coun- US between 1905-1907. Mr. Markov. try but also beyond its borders. Only then Sophie married John/Adam (?) Kohler circa 1907 and they had 3 children; (i) Joseph “Power needs to be applied, but who will will they desist in their physically and psy- Kohler b. 1909 NY, (ii) Marie Kohler b. 1913 NY & (iii) Stella Kohler b. 1919 NY do that when a large part of the Ukrainian chologically violent campaigns. Joseph died in 1982. Marie married Archer Andersen/Andresen in 1935 and they had a government is under Moscow’s control?” The line needs to be drawn now, other- daughter Carol (born 1937). Archer died in 1965 and Marie died in 1981. Dr. Soskin commented. wise speaking Ukrainian in the nation’s cap- Stella married Alex Buryiak in 1940 and died in 1998. Stepan Pasicznyk of Great Britain report- ital may get you labeled as an “extremist” or This matter is in the interests of the heirs of this Kohler and/or Andersen families. ed that Amnesty International was informed “fascist” some day. We are especially interested in talking to anyone who knew either; Sophie, Prokop or her children Joseph, Marie and/or Stella! If you knew any member of these families, and/or have information about them please contact Johan Boakes at: June 18 the historian presented his find to Global Shareholder Services, Inc Pylyp Orlyk's... the Museum of the Hetmanate in Kyiv 1990 Main Street, Suite 750, Sarasota, FL 34236 (Continued from page 1) and held a press conference. Tel 941-309-5393, fax 941-309-5151 and email: [email protected] elite. The constitution is now on display in Along with the constitution, Mr. the exhibition “Pylyp Orlyk, Author of Alfiorov found the document of Hetman the First Constitution of Ukraine.” The Pylyp Orlyk’s oath on the Gospel text is to be published soon, and King acknowledging the inviolability of the Charles XII’s letter to the Zaporozhian Kozaks is to appear in a bilingual adopted law, as well as a charter from (English and Ukrainian) Ukrainian- King Charles XII of Sweden acknowledg- Swedish anthology based on the exhibi- ing Orlyk’s election as hetman and the tion “Ukraine and Sweden at the validity of the constitution. Crossroads of History.” There is also a letter from Charles XII This historic discovery was made pos- to the commander (otaman) of the sible by the financial support of the Zaporozhian Sich, Yakym Bohush, assur- Kowalsky Program for the Study of ing the Kozaks of his intention to contin- Eastern Ukraine at the Canadian Institute ue the war against Muscovy. of Ukrainian Studies, University of The constitution was written in the Alberta. The program is supported by the middle Ukrainian (Ruthenian) chancery Michael and Daria Kowalsky Endowment language that was in use in the early 18th Fund, established in Toronto in 1987, century. The margins of the document whose purpose is to revive Ukrainian discovered by Mr. Alfiorov contain hand- studies in eastern Ukraine. written Russian translations of many Major components of the program words, showing that the Ukrainian lan- include the Kowalsky Eastern Institute of guage was not readily comprehensible to Ukrainian Studies at the Vasyl Karazin contemporary Muscovite officials. National University of Kharkiv, the As Mr. Alfiorov acknowledged, the Canada-Ukraine Baturyn archaeological Zoya Lisowska Jacques Hnizdowskyj copies of documents that he brought from project, an annual contest of student Moscow were almost confiscated by papers, research grants and the journal Russian custom officials at the border. On Skhid-Zakhid (East-West). ATTENTION ARTISTS by Oksana Trytjak, UNA National Organizer It does seem a little early to be thinking about Christmas cards, when we are just entering the glorious summer season and just experienced a very successful 3rd Annual Ukrainian Cultural Festival at Soyuzivka. But the Ukrainian National Association is already preparing for the next Christmas card project. As you well know this project is multifaceted- it encourages and popularizes Ukrainian art- ists, the proceeds are allocated to support the renaissance of Soyuzivka, and last but not least it promotes and recognizes the spirit of Christmas and goodwill. In the past few years the community has been very supportive and this UNA project has received funds averaging $40,000 a year that have been allocated to Soyuzivka and its rebirth, specific donations to Svoboda, The Ukrainian Weekly and the UNF foundation. UNA will continue this project as long as we are fortu- nate enough to have artists participate and the community share in supporting the project. We encourage and invite Ukrainian artists to join in this year’s UNA Christmas Card Project. Over the years, UNA was very pleased to have had very many tal- ented Ukrainian artists participate such as: Jaroslav Adamovych, Anatoli Balukh, Krystyna Baransky - Nana, Bohdan Borzemsky, Anatolij Burtovyj, Marta Cisyk, Mykhajlo Dmytrenko, Tatianna Gajecky, Maria Harasowska-Daczyszyn, Jacques Hnizdovsky, Petro Holovatyj, John Jaciw, Natalia Josypchuk, Oleksander Kaniuka, Andriy Khomyk, Moki Kokoris, Danylo Koshtyra, Natalia Kovalenko, George Kozak, Yarema Kozak, Zenowia Kulynych, Zoya Lisowska, Pavlo Lopata, Oksana Lukaszewycz-Polon, Vitaliy Lytvyn, Andrij Maday, Roman Courtesy of Viktor Kruk Markovych, Marta Anna Shramenko-Rondazzo, Luba Maksymchuk, Liudmyla Oleksandr Alfiorov (right) presents the Orlyk Constitution of 1710 at the Mosijchuk, Leo Mol, Natalka, Chrystyna Nykorak, Lydia Palij, Rev. Serhij Museum of the Hetmanate. Also seen in the photo is the director of the museum, Pastukhiv, Aka Pereyma, Lidia Piaseckyj, Orest Poliszczuk, Myron Ryzhula, Halyna Yarova. Christina Saj, Martha Savchak, Ilona Shyjiuk, Ivan Skolozdra, Roman Smetaniuk, Christine Sobol Jaroslav Stadnyk, Olena Stasiuk, ` Youlia Tkatchouk, Yurij Trytjak, Irene Twerdochlib, Halyna Tytla, Markijan Vitruk, Yurij, Viktiuk, Olvin Vladyka. This year, again, the UNA will be publishing approximately 150,000 cards. We encourage artists to submit their works. The theme of the art should be Ukrainian Christmas in diversified genres; oil, watercolor, tempera, computer graphics, gouache, woodcuts, mixed media or others. Please participate and submit either a slide, photo, original work or forward copy of art by e-mail that can be repro- duced by September 30, 2009 to: UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION 2200 Route 10, P.O. Box 280 Parsippany, NJ 07054 Attn. Oksana Trytjak [email protected] 973-292-9800 x3071 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31

said. “I can quote any of these phrases, Yury Vilner was.” And it quickly became Biden urges... not only because you are so eloquent, but Russian special services... apparent, Mr. Fishbein says, that “no one (Continued from page 2) because you are so important to us and (Continued from page 7) either in Israel or in Russia – or anywhere Georgian side.” He said that included for me personally.” text are the various examples he gives of the else for that matter – neither scholars nor “masking it under the guise of ‘humani- Mr. Biden was less effusive. He called ways in which the Russian special services journalists knew about the existence of tarian aid.’ ” Moscow has previously Mr. Saakashvili “Mr. President.” “continue to play the ‘Jewish card’ in their this ‘Israeli.’” accused Washington of secretly arming Mr. Biden also met with some of Mr. special operations against Ukraine.” All are The Kyiv poet said that in an effort to Tbilisi. Saakashvili’s main political rivals, includ- instructive, but one is particularly notewor- find out more, he looked at the ISBN num- ing Georgia’s former U.N. Ambassador Mr. Biden’s visit is part of a four-day thy because it exactly parallels the methods ber, which is “a unique numeric commercial Irakli Alasania and Nino Burjanadze, for- identifier” for a book. In the case of Vilner’s trip to Georgia and Ukraine meant to the KGB widely used in Soviet times. mer speaker of Parliament. text, that number was 969-228-292-5. reassure the two former Soviet republics In April 2008, Mr. Fishbein reports, the Opposition leaders have been calling Because the first three numbers identify the of American support following President Russian news agency Regnum carried a on President Saakashvili to resign, accus- country of publication, Vilner’s book should Barack Obama’s visit to Moscow earlier ing him of authoritarianism and leading report that “an Israeli historian named Yury have been published in Pakistan. this month. Georgia into a disastrous war with Russia. Vilner had published a book titled Andrii But a search in the ISBN data bank Ahead of his meeting with Mr. Biden, Since May they have staged ongoing pro- Yushchenko: The Person and the ‘Legend.’” showed that “such a book did not exist,” Mr. Mr. Saakashvili said American support tests in the capital, blocking its main ave- Its research “proves that during the second Fishbein continues. And that “means that the for Georgia is vital. nue. world war, the father of the president of ISBN was fabricated, and hence the ‘book’ “We are also a country under attack, Mr. Biden ended his trip by visiting Ukraine may have been a camp policeman itself and its ‘author’ are fabrications created under partial occupation, and we face internally displaced children from and Nazi informer.” and launched into circulation by means of constant challenges toward our democra- Abkhazia and South Ossetia. “Few people paid any attention to the anti-Ukrainian special operations” intended cy and our security,” President Unlike the cooler reception Vice- stylistic shortcoming of the phrase ‘proves to “create difficulties” for Ukraine. Saakashvili said. “But despite all of that, President Biden received in Kyiv, his that... he may have been,’” or to other Few people have been as dogged as Mr. our choice is irreversible. We decided to overall welcome in Tbilisi was effusive. aspects of this work that subsequently was Fishbein in tracking down this and other join the free world, Europe, the North But Georgian officials will be wondering posted on the Internet. As posted, Mr. Russian falsifications and slanders against Atlantic alliance.” what concrete steps Washington is willing Fishbein continues, it was dedicated “To the Ukraine, but his work in this area deserves Tbilisi has asked for unarmed U.S. to take to back its promises of support. humanist Aron Shneer,” a researcher and to be better known not only because it pro- observers to monitor separatist Abkhazia scholar at Yad Vashem in Israel. vides an answer to the question Mr. and South Ossetia. Russia maintains thou- RFE/RL correspondent Brian Whitmore Mr. Fishbein reports that he spoke with Karavayev posed but also because it sands of troops in both provinces in vio- contributed to this report from Tbilisi, Mr. Shneer on the telephone but, while explains why so many Ukrainians want to lation of a French-brokered cease-fire and RFE/RL correspondent Gregory the Israeli scholar had read Mr. Vilner’s gain the protection of Western institutions ending last summer’s hostilities. Feifer contributed from Prague. text on the Internet, he “had no idea who like NATO. “Joe” and “Mr. President” Copyright 2008, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted with the permission of Radio Mr. Saakashvili heaped praise on Mr. Free Europe/Radio Liberty, 1201 begin an honest dialogue which was need- Biden during their meeting, calling the Connecticut Ave. NW, Washington DC Vice-President... ed in order “in order to avoid any interfer- U.S. vice-president “Joe.” 20036; www.rferl.org. (See http://www. ence by foreign middlemen” (www.prav- “You know, we’ve known each other rferl.org/content/Biden_Backs_Georgias_ (Continued from page 2) Ireland, reaffirm their commitment to da.com.ua, July 22). for many years, and I can remember each NATO_Ambitions_Urges_Democratic_ And while Mr. Lytvyn agreed with his single meeting we had,” Mr. Saakashvili Reforms/1783994.html.) Ukraine, in accordance with the principles of the CSCE [Commission on Security high-level American visitor (their meeting and Cooperation in Europe] Final Act, to lasted twice its planned length), many respect the independence and sovereignty observers in Ukraine have little, if any Visit our archive online: www.ukrweekly.com and the existing borders of Ukraine.” confidence in Mr. Lytvyn’s ability – or The Russian media reported that Mr. sincerity – to implement changes. Mr. Biden’s visit to Kyiv was to bid farewell Lytvyn is still under suspicion in many to Mr. Yushchenko in anticipation that he Ukrainian circles as a key co-conspirator will lose the January presidential elections in the murder of Heorhii Gongadze, an and to evaluate his potential successor Internet journalist critical of official cor- (Kommersant, July 27). ruption in Ukraine. Dear Readers! Ukrainian media reports about the Mykola Pysarchuk, a political com- Biden-Yushchenko meeting stressed that mentator for the UNIAN news service, predicted that there will be no rapid The Ukrainian Weekly is the U.S. vice-president rejected all Russian claims to have a “sphere of influ- breakthrough in U.S.-Russian relations accepting greetings on the ence” on any country and that each coun- and that should Mr. Obama visit Kyiv try has the right to determine the type of after the January 2010 presidential elec- occasion of the relations it deems necessary. tions for talks with the newly elected Mr. Biden, in no uncertain terms, also president of Ukraine, he will discover that told the Ukrainian leadership that the U.S. any hopes for an improvement in U.S.- 18th Anniversary was exasperated by the lack of transparen- Russian relations, at the expense of cy in the country. He lectured the chair- Ukraine would prove to be illusionary of the man of the Ukrainian Parliament, (UNIAN, July 20). Volodymyr Lytvyn, on the need to Independence of Ukraine improve, among other things, the court The article above is reprinted from system and insure greater transparency in Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission the law-making process. The vice-presi- from its publisher, the Jamestown We invite individuals, organizations and businesses dent called on the Ukrainian Parliament to Foundation, www.jamestown.org. to show their pride and support for those individuals who through personal dedication and sacrifice have Halyna Hrytsak, Maria Iwanec, Nadiya secured a free and independent Ukraine UCCA Illinois... Ilkiv, Myroslav Kalyniouk, Ms. Kolyasa, (Continued from page 17) Taras Konowal, Roman Kuropas, Andrew Chicago wins the bid to become the host Luczak-Glubisz, Nicholas Mischenko, Special Rates city of the 2016 Summer Olympics, he Katya Mischenko-Mycyk, Zeonid underscored. Modrycky, Olena Tchoryk, Lyubomyra Sheremeta, Maria Scherbiuk, Myron 1/8 page – $50 1/2 page – $200 Following all the reports the new board Wasuniec, Nadiya Wozny, Nestor Wozny for 2009-2010 was elected. Dr. Oles 1/4 page – $100 1 page – $400 and Eva Zelenko. Strilchuk, is a Chicago-area dentist, was The Audit Committee consists of Orest elected president. The father of three grown Please send your greetings, address and Baranyk, Lubomyr Klymkovich and Ivan children, he is active in the Ukrainian Telwak. Honorary Members of UCCA- telephone number by August 10, 2009, to: American Youth Association and has served Illinois board are Petro Baran and Pavlo as both vice-president of UCCA-Illinois Slobodian. and as chair of the UCCA-Illinois Youth Prior to the conclusion of the meeting The Ukrainian Weekly Relations Committee. Mr. Bandriwsky was presented with a 18th Anniversary Greetings Also elected were: Bohdan Melnyk, certificate and bouquet in appreciation for Mr. Bandriwsky, and Bohdan Buchwak, his unwavering dedication and hard work 2200 Rt. 10 vice-presidents; Ivanna Gorchynsky, sec- during the past three years of his presi- PO Box 280 retary; Stepan Strilchuk, treasurer; and dency. Mr. Bandriwsky will remain Lida Tkachuk, Ukrainian National Fund actively involved in UCCA-Illinois as a Parsippany, NJ 07054 coordinator. member of the presidium. Tel.: 973-292-9800 ext. 3040 The remainder of the 2009-1010 UCCA- Further information about the Illinois Illinois Board comprises: Mychajlo Division of the Ukrainian Congress E-mail: [email protected] Baransky, Walter Bratkiv, Ivanka Bryan, Committee of America can be found on the Ivan Dewan, Marta Farion, Olha Fedak, website http://www.uccaillinois.org No. 31 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 23 OUT AND ABOUT

Current through August 30 Art exhibit, featuring works by Olexander August 17 Free Concert, “Ukrainian American Night,” Chicago Dubovyk and Vasily Fedorouk, Ukrainian East Meadow, NY Harry Chapin Lakeside Theater Parking Institute of Modern Art, 773-227-5522 Field 6 and 6A, [email protected]

August 6 Concert, “Nostalgia,” featuring the August 22 Ukrainian Independence Day celebration, Mississauga, ON Pavlychenko Folklorique Ensemble, Sunny Isles Beach, FL Ukrainian Cultural-Educational Center of Meadowvale Theater, 888-222-6608 Miami, Town Center Park, 305-798-0190 or www.ticektweb.ca or 954-893-5288

August 8 Concert, “Music at the Grazhda” Chamber August 22 Ukrainian Festival, St. Stephen Ukrainian Jewett, NY Music Society, Grazhda Music and Art Toms River, NJ Catholic Church, 732-505-6053 Center of Greene County, 518-989-6479 August 22 Bandura Camp final concert, All Saints August 9 Ukrainian Day, Ukrainian Canadian Congress Emlenton, PA Camp, [email protected] Edmonton, AB – Alberta Provincial Council and the Alberta Council for Ukrainian Arts, August 22-23 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Congress Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Village, Chicago Committee of America – Illinois Division, www.ukrainianvillage.ca Smith Park, 773-772-4500

August 9-22 Kobzarska Sich Bandura Camp and August 22-23 Eurasia Arts Festival, Eurasia Dance Emlenton, PA Ukrainian Sacred Music Workshop, All Glen Spey, NY Society, Mountain View Manor, Saints Camp, [email protected] [email protected] or 202-841-8325 or 734-658-6452 August 23 Ukrainian Independence Day Festival, August 13, 15 Performance presentation, “The Yellow / Horsham, PA Ukrainian American Sports Center – New York Memory,” with Svitlana Matviyenko, Tryzub, 215-343-5412 Ukrainian Institute of America, 212-288-8660 August 23 Ukrainian Independence Day picnic, Virginia Beach, VA Tidewater Ukrainian Cultural Association, August 14 Children’s music concert, Grazhda Music First Landing State Park, 757-692-6881 Jewett, NY and Art Center of Greene County, or www.tuca.us 518-989-6479 August 28 All-ages dance, Kmelnychenky Plast August 15 Lydia Krushelnytsky Memorial Tribute, Wildwood Crest, NJ fraternity, Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Jewett, NY with members of the Ukrainian Stage Center, [email protected] Ensemble, Grazhda Music and Art Center of Greene County, 518-989-6479 Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome August 15-16 Ukrainian Festival, Ukrainian Homestead, submissions from all our readers. Items will be published at the discre- Lehighton, PA 610-377-4621, www.ukrhomestead.com tion of the editors and as space allows. Please send e-mail to mdubas@ ukrweekly.com. 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 No. 31 PREVIEW OF EVENTS Thursday, August 13, be Tamara Huryn’s bead art and a display of Soyuzivka’s Datebook and Saturday, August 15 Ukrainian art and folk crafts prepared by Ulana Danyliw. The event is free and open NEW YORK: The Ukrainian Institute of to the public. For more information call America will present “The Yellow/Memory,” July 26-August 8 Dance Camp ses- Slavko Halatyn on the Tiki Deck 305-798-0190 or 954-893-5288. sion 1 Saturday: Miss Soyuzivka Pageant a site-specific dance performance addressing (interviews begin at 7 pm); Zabava the collective nature of memory. This experi- Saturday-Sunday, August 22-23 mental performance was created by Svitlana August 1-8 Sitch Sports Camp with Tempo, 10 pm CHICAGO: The Ukrainian Congress Session 2 Matviyenko and will be performed by her colleagues/dancers Inka Juslin and Susan Committee of America, Illinois Division, August 21-22 Friday evening: Hrim Kozel. The performances will begin at 8 p.m. presents Ukrainian Festival 2009 at August 2-5 Adoptive Parents unplugged on the Tiki Deck at the institute, located at 2 E. 79th St. (cor- Chicago’s Smith Park, 2526 W. Grand Ave. Ukrainian Heritage Days Saturday: Dance Camp Recital, 3pm; ner of Fifth Avenue); a reception will follow. (corner of North Campbell Street) from noon Zabava with Hrim, 10 pm General admission: $12; seniors and stu- to 10 p.m. both days. This is the largest August 7-8 Friday evening: Pete & dents, $9. As seating is limited, reservations Ukrainian festival in the Midwest; it featured Vlod on the Tiki Deck August 23-29 Joseph’s School of are suggested; call 212-288-8660. performers from Ukraine and Canada, as Saturday: Soyuzivka Heritage Dance (Ballroom Dance) well as local talent. Festivities include: Saturday, August 22 Ukrainian food, crafts, music, dance groups Foundation Golf Tournament / Friday: recital, 8 pm TOMS RIVER, N.J.: St. Stephen Ukrainian and much more. Pony rides and children’s Fund-Raiser; Dance Camp 1 attractions add to the entertainment for the Recital, 3 pm; Sitch Sports School August 27-30 Church of Catholic Church at 1344 White Oak Bottom Road, Toms River, NJ 08755 will hold its whole family. The celebration of Ukraine’s 40th Anniversary Commemoration; Annunciation Weekend annual Ukrainian Festival at noon-7 p.m. Independence Day will begin on Sunday at Zabava with Svitanok, 10 pm There will be Ukrainian food and beverages, 1:30 p.m. For more information contact August 29 Wedding weekend live music, dancing, vendors, a 50/50 draw- Pavlo T. Bandriwsky, 773-772-4500. August 8-16 Club Suzy-Q Week ing and a raffle for a Bermuda cruise. Friday, August 28 August 31-September 7 Labor Day Ukrainian dancers will perform at 3 p.m. August 9-22 Dance Camp session 2 week There will be fun for all ages; all are wel- WILDWOOD CREST, N.J.: The Weekend entertainment to be come. For more information call Khmelnychenky Plast fraternity is sponsor- August 14-15 Friday evening: announced 732-505-6053. ing an all-ages dance at the Wildwood Crest Pier Recreation Center, across the street from MIAMI: South Florida will be celebrating the Pan Am Hotel. Doors open at 7 p.m. with Ukrainian Independence Day at the Town dance music at 7-8 p.m. The “Party Ptashat” Center Park, 172nd and Collins Avenue in kids dance will be held at 8-9:30 p.m., hosted Sunny Isles Beach. This festivities, sched- by MC Bratchyk Levko. The “Wildwood uled for 4-8 p.m., will feature a stage pro- Idol” dance contest with guest judge Ania gram with distinguished artists from Ukraine, Bohachevsky Lonkevych begins at 10 p.m. vocalists Oleksander Vasylenko and Olena with cash prizes of $100, $50 and $25 per Bilous and poetess Nina Shavarska. The couple. The teen “Club Crest” “vechirka” Miami Ukrainian Dancers, the will follow the dance contest. Admission: Maksymowich Trio and the South Florida kids and students. $5; adults age 23 and over, Ukrainian Regional Choir will add local tal- $10. Proceeds go toward Plast camps; dona- ent to an outstanding program. Chef Paul tions accepted. Volunteers wanted. 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