Inside: l Farewell to Ukraine’s consul general in New York – page 4 l Anne Applebaum’s new book, “Red Famine” – page 7 l Eighth annual Ukrainian Festival at UACCNJ – page 11

ThePublished U by thekrainian Ukrainian National Association Inc., a fraternal W non-profit associationeekly Vol. LXXXV No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 $2.00 Protesters in Kyiv see Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford marks 80th anniversary a victory in bill on ending by Anisa Mycak STAMFORD – More than 100 people from lawmakers’ immunity the tri-state area and beyond celebrated the 80th anniversary of the Ukrainian Museum by Christopher Miller and Library of Stamford, (Conn.), the oldest RFE/RL cultural institution of its kind in the United States. At a cocktail hour and festive ban- KYIV – Protesters calling for quet at the Stamford Sheraton Hotel on Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko October 7, members, friends and donors to enact anti-corruption reforms or gathered to pay tribute to the institution’s step down notched a small victory on founders, acknowledge the achievements of October 19 as the Verkhovna Rada past decades and look ahead to its future. sent a bill on lifting lawmakers’ immu- The celebrants heard a keynote address nity from prosecution to the by Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak, OSBM, Constitutional Court for review. archbishop of Winnipeg and a talk by guest Hundreds of demonstrators aligned speaker Jurij Dobczansky of the Library of with opposition parties cheered the Congress. A special guest – David Martin, news when it was announced in front the mayor of Stamford, made an appear- Anisa Mycak of the legislature, where they have ance and also offered remarks. At the 80th anniversary celebration of the Ukrainian Museum and Library of Performing in a musical interlude during Stamford, Conn. (from left) are: Bishop Paul Chomnycky, museum curator Lubow been camping out in tents since Wolynetz, Stamford Mayor David Martin, library director Msgr. John Terlecky and the banquet was violinist Innesa Tymochko- October 17 to ratchet up pressure on Bishop Emeritus Basil Losten. Mr. Poroshenko to clamp down on Dekajlo. Mistress of ceremonies for the what they see as rampant corruption event was Sonya Hlutkowsky Soutus, a pub- for the preservation of Ukrainian identity gious art, and a fine arts collection of 3,000 in government. lic relations executive. and the Ukrainian community in the U.S. paintings and sculptures. Mustafa Nayyem, a reformist depu- The Ukrainian Museum and Library of Today the museum and library contin- Nearby, the large, well-regarded library ty and Poroshenko critic, called it “a Stamford was founded by Bishop ues to fulfill this mission as a non-profit housed in the former St. Basil’s Prep School small victory” for the opposition that Constantine Bohachevsky, the metropolitan organization registered in the state of at 39 Clovelly Road, holds over 70,000 vol- is likely to appease the protesters for of the Ukrainian Catholic Church in the U.S., Connecticut. umes, as well as extensive archives, includ- the time being. and officially opened in September 1937. Its Occupying a gracious late 19th century ing a collection of rare maps. founder envisioned it not only as a reposito- Thousands of demonstrators have mansion dubbed “The Chateau,” at 161 With its rotating exhibitions and special ry of both religious and secular art, but as Glenbrook Road, the museum now holds gathered outside the Verkhovna Rada an important cultural resource and vehicle 7,000 objects of folk art, 1,000 items of reli- in recent days in a mainly peaceful (Continued on page 14) protest, though minor clashes with police have been reported. INTERVIEW In addition to setting up more than half a dozen tents in front of Parliament, they have also managed to Prof. Alexander Motyl on Ukraine’s struggle with survival bring metal shields into the security by Mark Racziewycz condensed for clarity and space. It is being area, echoing measures taken by activ- published in two parts, with the conclusion ists in the massive Euro-Maidan pro- KYIV – Rutgers University-Newark politi- to appear next week. tests that pushed Russia-friendly cal science professor Alexander Motyl is President Viktor Yanukovych from known for swimming against the tide when Starting with the education law and power in February 2014. it comes to speaking about post-Maidan the reaction to it by Ukraine’s neighbors. Firebrand politician Mikheil Ukraine. All is not lost and not everything is Since you’re an educator in a sense, Saakashvili and other opposition lead- “doom and gloom,” his writings and observa- what’s behind the complaints by ers are seeking the abolition of parlia- tions often say. Unlike many of his Ukrainian Hungary and Romania? I realize that mentary immunity from prosecution and Western contemporaries, Prof. Motyl Hungary has national elections next and an overhaul of Ukraine’s electoral insists that Ukraine is historically in the best year… what’s this all about? law, as well as the creation of anti-cor- position since the 17th century to forge a Well, in the case of Hungary, it’s purely ruption courts. stronger state entity, one that can consoli- straightforward. Yes, they’ll have elections, They are also demanding legisla- date democracy in five years, to become eco- but it’s the Viktor Orban government. And tion on impeachment procedures that nomically and socially prosperous, and Poland has also been hysterical in its reac- would put pressure on the president Westernize in the coming years. tions. Let’s call them somewhat anti-demo- and hold him accountable. On October 13, the professor, novelist and cratic and somewhat chauvinistic, to be kind. Mr. Saakashvili, the former poet spoke with The Ukrainian Weekly via an And they simply overreacted. Imagine if Georgian president and governor of online messenger service, sharing his views Prof. Alexander Motyl right-wing Svoboda party leader Oleh Ukraine’s Odesa region who has been on Ukraine’s new law on education, the situa- Tyahnybok, heaven forbid, be prime minister stripped of both his Georgian and tion in the Donbas and Ukraine’s options in Klid, the editor of “The Holodomor Reader: A of Ukraine. He would be probably respond- Ukrainian citizenship, called for the the ongoing war being waged by Russia. Sourcebook on the Famine of 1932-1933 in ing in a similar fashion to whatever the Poles demonstration last month after he After earning his Ph.D. at Columbia Ukraine.” An avid fiction writer and poet as or Hungarians do. I explain it in those terms. returned to Ukraine in defiance of the University in 1984, Prof. Motyl embarked on well, Prof. Motyl has authored several novels, The bottom line is: Are they right or Poroshenko administration. an academic and teaching career. The perhaps the best known of which is “The Jew wrong? From what I’ve seen… Ukraine has That call was backed by most of Ukrainian American has earned a reputa- Who Was Ukrainian” (2011). His most adopted a very even-handed law that is Ukraine’s opposition parties, which tion for having expertise on “Ukraine, Russia recent book is “Ukraine vs. Russia: similar to the kinds of educational practice and the USSR,” according to the World Revolution, Democracy, and War” (2017). (Continued on page 14) Affairs Journal. He is, together with Bohdan The following interview was edited and (Continued on page 3) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 No. 43

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Russia raising taxes to fund projects 75th anniversary of UPA is marked War II and fought against both the Nazis and the Soviet Red Army. When the war Thousands of Ukrainian nationalists ended, many UPA fighters continued to marched through Kyiv on October 14 to in Crimea, Kaliningrad and Far East fight a guerrilla campaign against the mark the 75th anniversary of the creation versal tax is being presented as a tax on Soviet authorities into the early 1950s. by Vladislav Inozemtsev of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army (UPA). Eurasia Daily Monitor sectoral transactions affecting only those (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, Ukrinform) who use specific kinds of services. March organizers said as many as 20,000 The Russian government recently Third, the government is sending a clear people participated in the march. Some Four soldiers killed, four wounded announced a hike in excise duties on gaso- signal to the public that Russians should not 5,000 police were on hand to keep order. President Petro Poroshenko appealed to Ukraine’s military says that two of its line. The overall retail price will increase by expect to rely anymore on underpriced soldiers were killed and four were wound- more than a ruble per liter (6.5 cents per goods and services on the domestic market. the Ukrainian people on the occasion of the 75th anniversary. “Today, on October 14, on ed amid multiple ceasefire violations by gallon), or by around 2.5 percent of its cur- Today, the gasoline price in Russia hovers Russia-backed forces in eastern Ukraine on rent market price, by the end of the next around $2.70 per gallon, while one can pur- Ukraine Defender Day and the holiday of the Protection of the Blessed Virgin, we cel- October 17. Enemy forces violated the year (Ekho Moskvy, September 18). Legally chase a package that includes 20 hours of ceasefire 44 times in the previous 24 hours speaking, the current Tax Code authorizes calls and unlimited cellular data for only ebrate the 75th anniversary of the creation in the Donetsk region, and Ukrainian forces only a 30-kopek (about 1 cent ) tax $16 per month (Moskva.beeline.ru, of the Ukrainian Insurgent Army, an army returned fire 38 times, the military said in a increase on gasoline retail sales per six- accessed October 4). Gasoline prices in that was truly national from the first days statement on October 18. The statement month period, compared to the announced Russia are 30 percent lower than in Ukraine of its creation to the end of the struggle also said that militants used 82-120-milim- tariff surge of 50 kopeks (Daily-finance.ru, and 60 percent lower than in Finland, while against the inmates of their native lands, eter mortars, anti-tank grenade launchers September 18). Moreover, it was cellular phone connections are the cheapest since it was fully formed and supported by announced that Russian cellular network in Europe. The latest moves by the authori- the local population,” the president said. He and weapons used by infantry fighting vehi- operators will soon need to pay more ties, however, show that prices will be artifi- noted that the years of Stalin’s terror, the cles. Two other Ukrainian soldiers were money into the so-called “Universal Service cially “adjusted,” even though there is not horrors of collectivization and the killed in the Donetsk region on October 16. Reserve.” Today, 1.2 percent of their total much grounds for them to rise under over- Holodomor, and subsequently the invasion Fighting between Kyiv’s forces and the so- revenue goes into this national reserve pool all low domestic inflation nor taking into of the Nazis, had strengthened the called separatists who hold parts of the (RBC, September 18). All this was done in a account stagnating personal incomes. Ukrainians in the conviction of the need for Donetsk and Luhansk regions has killed desperate move to raise 165 billion rubles To summarize, it seems clear that in the an armed struggle for independence. “UPA more than 10,000 people since April 2014. ($2.86 billion U.S.) badly needed for infra- current difficult economic conditions, the soldiers set themselves the goal of fighting Several ceasefire deals announced as part structure projects in occupied Crimea, as Kremlin is deciding to squeeze additional for the complete liberation of all Ukrainian of the Minsk accords – September 2014 and well as Kaliningrad and the Russian Far money from Russian consumers, targeting lands and the Ukrainian people from the February 2015 pacts aimed to resolve the East (Vedomosti, September 18). not the wealthy but first of all ordinary citi- invaders and gaining the Ukrainian inde- conflict – have failed to hold. The latest As the government continues to deal with zens – although covering its intentions by pendent and united state. The best sons ceasefire was agreed on August 22 in a constrained budgets – due to domestic eco- claiming these will only be sector-specific and daughters of the Ukrainian people cou- phone call among the leaders of Germany, nomic stagnation, international sanctions taxes. rageously resisted two powerful totalitari- France, Russia, and Ukraine (RFE/RL’s and chronically low oil prices – it has clearly One might be surprised that these an regimes, each of which sought to absorb Ukrainian Service) been trying to shift the tax burden from state actions would be undertaken only months us, to enslave or destroy Ukrainians. They McCain, Cardin question delay in sanctions corporations to the general public. But sev- before the upcoming presidential elections, remained loyal to the Ukrainian cause and eral other important conclusions can also be scheduled for March 18, 2018. But in fact, did not stop the struggle, even realizing its On October 11, U.S. Sens. John McCain drawn from this move by the authorities. Vladimir Putin has little to fear for now. doom at that time. And finally they won,” (R-Ariz.), chairman of the Senate Armed First, for the first time ever, the Russian With no political forces, or even individuals, Mr. Poroshenko said. The president also Services Committee, and Ben Cardin, government is attempting to extract money seriously competing in the upcoming elec- noted that members of the national libera- (D-Md.), released a statement 10 days after for a particular industry from its own con- tions, it actually looks better politically for tion movement were recognized by the the October 1 deadline by which the Trump sumers. The “gasoline money” will report- the president and for his government to state, and their feats would always remain administration was to announce the imple- edly be used to build new modern high- begin to raise taxes well before the vote to an example for future generations. He mentation of sanctions on Russia’s defense avoid being accused of misleading the pub- ways in Crimea and Kaliningrad Oblast. added that the memory of the UPA’s victo- and intelligence sectors, as stipulated in the Meanwhile, the additional funds collected lic right after the campaign. ries inspires current Ukrainian defenders Countering America’s Adversaries Through from mobile operators might finance an For years, analysts have insisted on a who oppose Russian aggression and gives Sanctions Act. Sens. McCain and Cardin underwater fiber-optic cable connecting St. kind of “Putin consensus” in Russia that has them strength and courage. “And we stated: “The delay calls into question the Petersburg to Kaliningrad (Kommersant, allowed the ruling elite to deprive the peo- believe in their victory,” Mr. Poroshenko Trump administration’s commitment to the Znak, September 18). The overall deficit is ple of their political rights and liberties in said. The October 14 anniversary has been sanctions bill which was signed into law becoming more and more visible in exchange for securing a rise in the quality marked as the public holiday Defender of more than two months ago, following Russian state finances, and the govern- of life and personal well-being (Ecfr.eu, Ukraine Day since 2015. The UPA was months of public debate and negotiations ment’s announcement regarding the afore- March 1, 2012). But now, many of those founded in western Ukraine during the mentioned taxes should make it easier to same experts say this consensus has been Nazi occupation of the country in World (Continued on page 12) explain to angry customers where their replaced with another one, based on the money is going. Still, the major conclusion people’s willingness to face hardships in to be drawn here is that oil revenues can no return for a restoration of Russia’s imperial longer be expected to cover all the govern- greatness (Russ.ru, January 19, 2015; FOUNDED 1933 ment’s needs. Therefore, in the coming Actualcomment.ru, April 13, 2016). 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NEWS ANALYSIS Solar energy development in Ukraine: a matter of state security

by Maksym Bugriy sil fuel generation (Unep.org, April 6). across Europe. The ENTSO-E importantly Energoatom and Rinat Akhmetov’s DTEK Eurasia Daily Monitor In addition to business considerations, supports the implementation of the having substantial market positions in elec- solar power and other renewables have a European Union’s anti-monopoly energy tric power generation. The development of Foreign investments in renewable ener- special meaning for Ukraine’s energy secu- policies and the integration of renewable renewable energy thus promises to influ- gy projects benefit Ukraine in the shift to rity. Currently comprising less than 1 per- energy resources into the power system, as ence competition, reduce clientelism and clean energy, but they also have wider geo- cent of current energy generation, renew- well as provides grid access to electricity prevent corruption. Indeed, the Euro- economic and national security importance able energy’s role is set to dramatically market players according to non-discrimi- Maidan revolution in 2014 helped raise for this struggling European democracy. increase: the government has established a natory and transparent rules (Ua.energy, awareness in Ukraine of the role played by Ukraine is currently pursuing a number 10 percent benchmark for renewable sourc- June 29). oligarch Serhiy Klyuyev, a close advisor to of renewable energy ventures funded by es of power by 2020. And according to the Ukraine’s electric power grid is currently the disgraced former president Viktor foreign investments. The latest is a 10 mil- recently adopted Energy Strategy 2035, it 96 percent synchronized with Russia’s and Yanukovych, who subsequently had to lion euro ($12 million U.S.) solar plant proj- will reach 25 percent by that year (Mpe.kmu. only 4 percent with the EU. According to a divest from his Ukrainian renewable assets. ect by the Canadian firm TIU, to be located gov.ua, September 25). Currently, according representative of the state-owned Energy Solar power development, in particular, in Nikopol, Dnipropetrovsk Oblast to the Ministry of Energy and Coal Industry, Company of Ukraine, Russia recently will make Ukraine’s energy more cost-com- (Interfax, September 25). The 10.5 mega- the top four energy sources for Ukraine are caused problems with electricity supply to petitive. According to a 2016 International watt (MW) Nikopol solar power facility also coal (30 percent), natural gas (28.9 percent), Ukraine at peak times – a strong incentive Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) study, represents the first investment to have nuclear power (25.5 percent), and oil and oil- to disengage from the Russian network “[B]y the year 2030, the increased use of come in under the Canada-Ukraine Free based products (11.6 percent). (Presentation at business meeting attended renewable energy will reduce Ukraine’s Trade Agreement, in force since August 1. The government has also pledged to inte- by the author, Kyiv, September 12). In the overall energy system costs.” It will also Ukraine is following the global trend of grate the domestic electricity market with longer term, the development of renewable have positive ecological and health effects accelerated investment in renewable ener- the European Network of Transmission energy will help balance Ukraine’s depen- from reduced smog and carbon dioxide gy. Indeed, 2016 was the fifth year in a row System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E), dence on Russia’s grid. emissions (Irena.org, 2016). that global investment in renewable energy which represents 43 electricity transmis- Presently, Ukraine’s electricity market is capacity outstripped financing for new fos- sion system operators from 36 countries heavily concentrated, with state-owned (Continued on page 14)

garchs, and of course the strongest criminal leave Russia’s sphere of influence and final- then the pain would be even greater. Prof. Alexander Motyl... elements, they were all based in the ly move Ukraine into the West. Everybody knows this. What happens very Donbas. You remove them and their pro- often in countries who do follow the IMF (Continued from page 1) Two laws were passed last week that Sovietism, their pro-Russianism and anti- moved ahead on the Donbas, one of playbook is that the legitimacy of the gov- in just about any other European or North Ukrainianism, and suddenly Ukraine which, in its final reading, catches up ernment declines, populist forces rise, left- American country. There’s nothing discrim- becomes a viable country. legislatively to the reality on the ground wingers and rights-wingers with them. inatory about insisting that every kid in the Otherwise, we would’ve had the same there. What is your assessment of them? Point two: Are there reforms taking country speak the language of the country. Ukraine that we had after the Orange place? Again, I don’t understand people The law actually encourages the learning of Revolution of 2004. This is essentially the Ukrainian inter- who say that they aren’t or are imitative. If pretation of Minsk [the peace deal of 2014 minority languages. This law is pretty much In Foreign Policy you wrote that the you look at the semi-objective indices like and 2015 designed to end the war in the business as usual. semi-frozen conflict is the best option. from Freedom House or assessments of Donbas]. Get all the forces and weapons Every day, one cow dies, one soldier gets people in the know, you see significant In a recent Huffington Post piece you out. Ukraine re-takes control. Then we have killed or wounded. On the ground living changes. The changes that have been taking say that the people of the Donbas are a free and fair elections, and whoever hap- here, I see the war spreading beyond the place are largely of the institutional or “reactionary, intolerant, illiberal popu- pens to win gets to have something resem- Donbas. There are abductions, cyberat- structural nature. They don’t lead to lation.” Surveys consistently show that bling autonomy… so what else is new? tacks, and four Ukrainian arms depots increased wages immediately, which the the people of the Donbas identify with The issue is whether Russia will ever have exploded. It’s an everyday toll on populists want but can’t deliver without their region proportionately more than agree to it; will the Luhansk, Donetsk mili- society. Now we’re seeing post-traumatic ruining other things in the way. people who live in other regions. tants agree to it. The answer is no, no, no. I stress and suicides among the veterans. From your vantage point, do you There’s almost a separate identity. understand that countries need laws and How much can Ukraine endure while think that President Petro Poroshenko, there needs to be a legal framework. I Regionalism and separate identities, keeping it as a semi-frozen conflict? Prime Minister Volodymyr Groysman would prefer personally if Ukraine devoted that’s again business as usual… which coun- and others in government are doing a The question has to be the following: half as much energy as it has to these laws try doesn’t have them? There’s Texas… every good enough job of explaining why What are Ukraine’s options? Can Ukraine to doing big privatization of state-owned country has regions… like California, like these changes are needed to the public? Bavaria, like Catalonia, none of this is terribly win back the Donbas militarily? I don’t see assets, work to privatize agricultural land. unusual. Sometimes these regions want that as an option. Russia has an army of a I see that people since the Maidan That’s one of the key problems. more autonomy, sometimes they don’t, and million soldiers. They have nuclear weap- Revolution, for the most part, they’re Poroshenko and Groysman, especially sometimes they want independence. ons. So the last thing you want to do is start not feeling the transformative effects of Poroshenko, he should be doing town hall That’s not the issue for me. The issue for a war with Russia. reforms that have been passed so far. meetings, he should be turning up his me is Ukraine’s challenges, and the first one Can Ukraine get the Donbas back on There are still low wages, inflation is sleeves and doing photo opportunities is surviving the war with Russia. Challenge Putin’s terms? It can. Give them full rights, still hovering yearly at 15 percent, and some place, he should be meeting with peo- number two is continuing with serious reintegrate them in society. That means the average monthly salary is at about ple. And he should do this on a regular reforms. If Ukraine manages to do the first, essentially reform would end and Ukraine $200 per month. Utility prices have gone basis. Do those regular call-in five-hour it survives. If the second, it survives and is would slowly but surely drift back to up. There’s a growing consensus that marathon shows that Putin does. Bring in prosperous and democratic. I want Ukraine Russia’s sphere of influence. President Petro Poroshenko is doing the people, have them ask tough questions and to thrive. Both options are about self-destruction. bare minimum. We see that Ukraine give them straight answers. That could The question is: Is Ukraine more likely to What’s left? finally sold a Eurobond whose coupon make a big difference. You don’t want to be survive with the Donbas or without? It’s far The only one is the reality of the present rate is 7.5 percent, which is about twice the guy who is ensconced on Bankova better off without the occupied territories. moment. It is deeply unsatisfying. People the International Monetary Fund inter- Street with no connection with the people. It’s far more capable of integrating with the want resolution, as do I. I just don’t see what est rate. So, it could live without IMF It’s not enough to give an occasional speech West, of embarking on reform, of putting up the alternatives are. A frozen conflict is to money for the time being. Where do you on Independence Day. It has to be more of a solid front against Russia. In that sense, it’s Ukraine’s advantage. Minimally it keeps out see this all going, you visit Ukraine this reaching out to the population, pre- an absolute blessing in disguise. these people and keeps Russia at bay. often. Are people feeling the positive sumably with good will – you’re not doing I’m not saying Ukraine should give away By the way, the stalemate in the Donbas is effects of reforms? this as a propaganda stunt. the occupied regions. I’m saying that actually a military victory for Ukraine. Kyiv I’m not enamored with Poroshenko or Ukraine should realize that it has a wonder- stopped Russia using its own forces. How No, and you wouldn’t expect them to. Groysman, but you have to ask compared to ful opportunity to become strong and pros- many countries have done that? Now, you Imagine that Ukraine did everything right. what? You have to compare these guys to perous precisely because the one region that have to make the best of it. Hence, Ukrainian Sort of follow the IMF playbook: raise prices the current alternative in Ukraine, whether has always been the main obstacle to policy makers understand this. They’ve on energy, introduce reforms in heating, and it is Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko, Tyahnybok, strength and prosperity and Westernization been arguing for the introduction of U.N. introduce market reforms with regard to ex-Prime Minister Yulia Tymoshenko, or has been withdrawn from Ukraine and the peacekeepers. To think that Russia would banking and the agricultural land privatiza- any of these other guys. political process by Russian President seriously accept U.N. peacekeepers in the tion. The immediate effect for a significant Frankly by that standard, this is a pretty Vladimir Putin. entire Donbas as well as on the border with portion of the population would be awful. good bunch. If you compare this bunch with I’m not persuaded that these people are Russia, that’s obviously a non-starter. People say they want more reforms, as do the group that preceded it: Viktor pro-Ukrainian. I’m persuaded that many of As to what happens five, 10 or 20 years I, and that they should be faster. But to think Yanukovych, ex-presidents Viktor them are anti-Ukrainian and many of them from now, let’s see. One of the things that they will suddenly transform living stan- Yushchenko, Leonid Kravchuk, Leonid are and still will be pro-Russian. strikes me of people who criticize the dards from what they are today – no! Kuchma. Compare them to existing leaders In one fell swoop, Putin removed 3 to 4 options I propose is that they have no alter- Ukraine has been living in a distorted, like Orban and [Jaroslaw] Kaczynski. Pretty million people who have traditionally voted natives. There’s no military alternative. deformed, half-market system for the last 25 good. How does he compare to U.S. President in elections for the worst possible parties. Count your good fortune because this won’t years and you want to get everything in sync. Donald Trump? Really good. You have to The worst political elements, the worst oli- last permanently. You’re in a position to Point one is: If the reforms were faster, look at these things realistically. 4 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 No. 43

Ukrainian community bids farewell to Ukraine’s Consul General Igor Sybiga

by Andrij Dobriansky UCCA NEW YORK – On Thursday, September 28, at the Consulate General of Ukraine in New York, Ukrainian reli- gious leaders, diplomats and members of the Ukrainian American community of New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania gathered to bid farewell to Consul General Igor Sybiga and his family. Mr. Sybiga, who served as consul general in New York since 2012, was previously posted at the Consulate General in 2000-2004. Standing among friends and family, Mr. Sybiga reflected on Ukraine’s 26 years of independence and how, especially in recent years, Ukraine’s journey has been one of perse- verance. That said, he also noted that Ukraine is blessed with an incredible diaspora – especially evident to him in the United States – that is so active politically, culturally, financially and in other respects. Referring to President Petro Poroshenko’s recent sign-

Representatives of the Ukrainian National Association, the Ukrainian National Foundation and Soyuzivka Heritage Center with Ukraine’s departing consul general of New York and his wife: (from left) Yuriy and Nataliya Symczyk, Natalia and Igor Sybiga, Roma Lisovich, Stefan and Swiatoslawa Kaczaraj, and Nestor and Petrusia Paslawsky. ing into law of a series of nationwide education reforms Additional words of gratitude were offered by Roman that will ensure Ukrainian-language education across the Hirniak, former mayor of Randolph Township, N.J., and country, Mr. Sybiga remarked how much he enjoyed his Svitlana Khmurkovska Fay, director of the School of numerous visits to the Soyuzivka Heritage Center in Ukrainian Studies in Yonkers, N.Y., who also represented Kerhonkson, N.Y., where he had witnessed the preserva- the Educational Council of the Ukrainian Congress tion of Ukraine’s culture and language by generations of Committee of America. immigrants. Mr. Sybiga thanked everyone in attendance, especially Stefan Kaczaraj, president of the Ukrainian National those who had aided the Consulate General in its work, Association, thanked Mr. Sybiga for his many years of service including Ukrainian credit unions, with representatives of and assistance to the Ukrainian American community, and the Self Reliance New York Federal Credit Union, the SUMA presented him with a plaque of appreciation from the UNA. (Yonkers) Federal Credit Union and the Ukrainian National Roma Lisovich, treasurer of the Ukrainian National Federal Credit Union present. Foundation, and Nestor Paslawsky, general manager of Before the evening’s participants proceeded to enjoy UNA President Stefan Kaczaraj reads the citation on a Soyuzivka, then presented the Sybiga family with an honorary food and conversation, a blessing was intoned by plaque presented to Consul General Igor Sybiga, as “key to Soyuzivka,” following their many summers there, Metropolitan Antony of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of UNA Treasurer Roma Lisovich looks on. including Heritage Camp attended by the Sybiga children. the U.S.A. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 5

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WINDOW ON EURASIA The Ukrainian Weekly Your news in our community newspaper Putin has promoted Russians’ readiness Earlier this year during festival season, using this editorial space, we invited read- ers to share photos and short news items about the Ukrainian festivals in their areas. to instantly shift positions, says analyst We reasoned that since we listed 51 festivals in the 2017 edition of our annual spe- by Paul Goble ers of television propaganda is surprisingly cial supplement called “A Ukrainian Summer,” there should be a lot to report from all short,” Ms. Kirillova says. Still worse, it is over North America. The message of the editorial was this: Tell us, and our readers, “The single real consequence of the Putin one in which the recipients of that propa- all about it! Some of you, we’re happy to say, took us up on the offer and did send in regime” is the promotion in the population ganda are quite happy to keep in their wonderful high-quality photos that filled an entire color page in one of our issues. not so much of overwhelming support for heads completely contradictory ideas and (There’s an example in this week’s issue on page 11.) an imperial ideology but rather for the kind facts, thus opening the way for them to Now that a new year of community activity is in full swing after the summer, we of baseness and cynicism that allows them change their position when that is required. again invite readers to become our partners in sharing news about your community to “change their values, politics and even Indeed, today, the U.S.-based Russian in our community newspaper. Sure, some communities and organizations have their facts” overnight as the Kremlin line changes, analyst argues, one can say that “ ‘the Putin own e-mailed newsletters or Facebook pages, and that is commendable. Yet, many of analyst Ksenia Kirillova writes in her blog majority’ overwhelmingly consists of con- them don’t see fit to send in information to The Ukrainian Weekly, whose goal is to on Radio Svoboda. formists but not of convinced imperialists” unite our community. We urge you to extend your reach, broaden your circle of con- “To correct this part of the [Russian] and that “these conformists, as the last tacts and become part of the historical record by sending information to this news- mentality,” one that reflects an increasingly decade has shown, can easily change one paper, whose online archives are, simply put, invaluable. All but the current year’s short-term memory and the willingness to reality for another” on demand. issues (which require an online subscription) are freely available to all. (See www. go along with anything the supreme leader Some may view this as something posi- ukrweekly.com. By the way, you get four free views of current articles before the calls for, however different it may be today tive, as opening the possibility for a radical paywall kicks in.) from what it was yesterday, will be a far break with the authoritarianism and impe- Here are a few suggestions that will help get your information published in The more difficult task than rooting out any rialism that have characterized Vladimir Weekly as expeditiously as possible: always put a byline (the name of the writer) particular ideology (svoboda.org/a/ Putin’s last term. Indeed, such a break may atop your story; don’t forget to write captions for each photo sent and credit the 28786531.html). be possible – and could even be led by him. photographer (NB: the credit goes to the person who took the photo, not the owner Many were surprised by how quickly But the habits of the mass population he of the camera or smartphone). Since the vast majority of news items sent to us these Russians changed their view of Ukraine has inculcated will be far harder to change. days come via e-mail (please use [email protected]), we also advise: send stories from a “fraternal people” to “a hostile state” Consequently, any positive shift, one that as simple documents (not pdfs); send only good-quality, high-resolution photos as in the space of a few days, she writes. But many in both Russia and the West will be jpgs; and label the photos and captions so they match each other (either by name or “there was nothing surprising in this” for quite ready to grasp on to as an indication number). Please include your daytime phone number and e-mail address so that we anyone who remembered the numerous of a fundamental change in direction, is may contact you for more information or clarifications (e-mail is best). Expect us to cases when the Kremlin changed course on unlikely to last because it will have no work with you to make your submission informative, accurate and interesting for Alyaksandr Lukashenka and other issues. deeper roots than whatever Russian televi- other readers. That’s our job as editors. (Yes, we do have “many opinions,” as one “The memory of the majority of consum- sion has planted in the last news cycle. sender complained when we asked for several clarifications. And, no, materials do not go into our paper “untouched” by an editor.) And, here’s just one more bit of advice: If we haven’t acknowledged receiving your message within a week after you’ve sent it, please do inquire to make sure it was indeed received. Unfortunately, we’ve seen instances when messages were some- Russians have evolved from Homo Sovieticus how lost in cyberspace… While we may not acknowledge receiving materials imme- diately after you’ve sent them – due to deadline pressures here and because we want to “Putin Men,” notes head of polling agency to take a look at the whole package sent before responding – if you’ve not heard from us days later, we will be grateful that you contacted us to ask. by Paul Goble ization, minuscule salaries, residence per- Thanks for “listening.” We hope to hear from you soon, and regularly! mits – he just wants one thing: to survive.” Lev Gudkov, the head of the Levada While shaken by the transformations of Center polling agency, says that Russians the 1990s – transformations in which have evolved from Homo Sovieticus to Russians “lost their sense of self-respect “Putin Men,” changing in certain fundamen- and dignity” – the sociologist says, they Oct. Turning the pages back... tal ways as a result of Vladimir Putin’s rule, retained many of these qualities; and then but retaining many of the features from the Mr. Putin arose and added some new Three years ago, on October 26, 2014, Ukraine held parliamen- Soviet past. dimensions by arguing that “there’s noth- 26 tary elections that marked a turning point in the country’s history. The longtime sociologist says that a ing to be ashamed of” and that it was time It was the first time in independent Ukraine that the Communist Soviet man was archetypically “a person to “turn a new page in our history.” 2014 Party did not receive enough votes to be represented in the born in and shaped by a totalitarian regime. “With that came the conviction that Ukrainian Parliament. Also for the first time, pro-Western parties Life in repressive conditions [made] him Russia had a right to use force, especially collectively gained more votes in southeastern oblasts, with the crafty and skilled at doublethink. He [knew] on its borders. Russians’ pride was hurt exception of Kharkiv and the Russian-occupied areas of Donetsk and Luhansk oblasts, and how to bypass the authorities’ demands when former Soviet republics changed alli- in Russia-annexed Crimea. It was also the first time that a pro-Western party, the while simultaneously maintaining informal ances. When they had color revolutions or Poroshenko Bloc, was the most popular party in the Odesa, Kherson and Mykolayiv oblasts. and corrupt relations with them” (themos- moved to integrate with the West, aggres- However, the election also saw the lowest voter turnout ever for a parliamentary elec- cowtimes.com/articles/the-evolution-of- sive feelings spiked, fueled by state propa- tion with 52.4 percent. In the occupied areas of the Donbas, 56 percent of the districts in homo-sovieticus-to-putins-man-59189). ganda,” the pollster continues. Donetsk and 70 percent of the districts in Luhansk were prevented from holding elections. “They pretend to pay us, we pretend to And attitudes toward the rest of the The parliamentary elections results had: the Poroshenko Bloc with 132 deputies or 31.2 work,” was his motto, Mr. Gudkov says. world changed as well. “Today in polls, percent; the People’s Front (Arseniy Yatsenyuk), 82 deputies (19.4 percent); Self-Reliance “They pretend to care for us, we pretend to Russians describe the West as cold-hearted, (33 seats, 7.8 percent); Opposition Bloc (former Party of Regions) with 29 seats and 6.9 respect them. Soviet man demonstrates his lacking in spiritual values, extremely formal percent; Radical Party (22 deputies, 5.2 percent); Batkivshchyna (19 deputies, 4.5 percent); loyalty to the authorities through collective and aggressive. Russians no longer believe independents (96 deputies, 22.7 percent); and other parties (10 deputies, 2.4 percent). symbolism and performance. But his real the Western model is for them – their coun- The success of the People’s Front was seen as an endorsement of Mr. Yatsenyuk as values and interests are in the private try has its own ‘special’ path.” prime minister and a counterbalance to the Poroshenko Bloc. Prior to the elections, Mr. sphere – his home and family.” As a result, Mr. Gudkov argues, “a nation- Poroshenko made it clear that he wanted a constitutional majority of 300 votes to pursue The Soviet man “has few demands: he al inferiority complex” was covered by constitutional changes. knows he has little to no power and deeply “imperial arrogance” to form a mechanism “Poroshenko voters switched to Yatsenyuk out of fear of excessive concentration of mistrusts everyone but those closest to him, that “allows Russians to come to terms with power,” said Taras Chornovil, a former member of Parliament with both pro-Western and expecting nothing good from anyone else. their lowered status following the collapse pro-Russian parties. “During the last week of elections, they employed a clear technology After living through countless restrictions – of the Soviet Union.” But this aggressive of stirring the electorate. The People’s Front knew how to stir feelings to boost its support, the traumas of war, collectivization, modern- stance toward others has “serious limits.” sending experts to forums and telling journalists that Poroshenko is turning into a dicta- “Only around 7 percent of Russians say tor… We have a European majority and absolutely Ukraine-centric Rada in which the Paul Goble is a long-time specialist on they’re prepared to make a personal sacri- Opposition Bloc won’t be able to play pro-Russian politics.” ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia fice to advance the country’s interests During the May 2014 presidential elections, Mr. Poroshenko’s campaign had used simi- who has served in various capacities in the abroad” – an attitude that reflects the fact lar scare tactics to ensure that there would be no second round of elections. U.S. State Department, the Central that “because people feel they have no deci- The Opposition Bloc, led by Yurii Boiko – the energy minister under former President Intelligence Agency and the International sion-making power, they don’t feel respon- and Prime Minister Viktor Yanukovcyh – won most of its votes in the Kharkiv, Dnipro and Broadcasting Bureau, as well as at the Voice sible for the outcome” or show much will- Zaporizhia oblasts, as well as parts of the Donetsk and Luhansk regions. Observers said of America and Radio Free Europe/Radio ingness to support it beyond words. the bloc was biding its time for a split in the anticipated Poroshenko-Yatsenyuk-led coali- Liberty and the Carnegie Endowment for Moreover, Mr. Gudkov says, “under Putin, tion. Some members of the Opposition Bloc were elected as candidates on the indepen- International Peace. The article above is the state has largely returned to its previous dent platform, with hopes of later being integrated into the bloc. reprinted with permission from his blog role as a paternalistic caretaker with the called “Window on Eurasia” (http://windo- (Continued on page 13) woneurasia2.blogspot.com/). (Continued on page 13) No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 7

NEWS AND VIEWS Sen. Blumenthal, UAV and community push to aid Ukraine’s wounded soldiers

by Myron Melnyk Veterans (UAV) met with the Sen. to discuss the next steps. Representing the UAV were “Send grain, grain, and more grain” NEW HAVEN, Conn. – In a July 16th Connecticut Commander Ihor Rudko, New address to the Ukrainian-American com- Haven Post 33 Commander Carl Harvey, Thus wrote Vladimir Lenin in 1918 to Stalin introduced collectivization with his munity here at St. Michael’s Church, Sen. and this write, Post 33 welfare officer, who his followers in Ukraine. Lenin never motto “press, beat, squeeze.” Increasingly Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) praised the led the discussion. Sen. Blumenthal wavered in his exploitation of Ukraine and impossible agricultural quotas were intro- extraordinary work of U.S. military hospi- expressed great interest in further helping its people. Nor did his gangster heirs. duced in Ukraine. NEP tanked. tals and unveiled an initiative to help wounded soldiers and instructed his staff “Red Famine: Stalin’s War on Ukraine” by Ukrainianization was blamed for the result- severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers. in Washington and Hartford to explore fur- Anne Applebaum is easy to read and difficult: ing shortages and was scrapped. “Petliurists” “Hospital staff have performed remarkable ther possibilities. easy because it is written with the author’s were everywhere. Shortages multiplied. feats rebuilding bodies and human lives,” fluid clarity confirming what we’ve known Hiding food, all food, not just grain, became a he said. “I have introduced a provision into National Defense Authorization Act for decades; hard because her subject is the crime. “Kulaks” were ripped from their the 2018 National Defense Authorization The National Defense Authorization Act Holodomor with all of its ghastly facets. homes, hunger increased. Internal passports Act to bring [these] bravest soldiers to the (NDAA) is a huge federal law specifying the Reviewing “Red Famine” in the Jewish were introduced. Ukraine’s borders were Chronicle, Stephen Pollard described how closed. Ukrainian Communists were United States to obtain the best treatment worldwide budget and expenditures of the Ms. Applebaum “makes it clear beyond “purged spotless,” Nikita Khrushchev later that our military hospitals can provide.” U.S. Department of Defense (DoD). The fed- debate that the Holodomor …was a crime recalled, and replaced with Communists Before a room full of television cameras eral budget process occurs in two stages: comparable with anything committed by from Russia. Ukraine’s moral foundation and local journalists, Sen. Blumenthal authorization and appropriation. The expressed his steadfast support for Ukraine. the Nazis – a view that has caused some crumbled. Family solidarity and village hos- NDAA is an authorization bill that directs controversy but is so patently obvious after pitality disappeared. Cannibalism ensued. While openly calling for arming Ukraine’s how federal funds should or should not be military with lethal defensive weapons, the reading her book as to make the controver- Mass starvation, the Holodomor, became used. It does not set overall spending limits, sy seem ridiculous”. the new normal in 1932-1933. As Ukraine’s senior Sen. from Connecticut focused atten- which are the subject of appropriations tion on the need to help the thousands of Ukrainians will find it refreshing to dis- population shrank, Soviet Russians were bills that, per the origination clause of the cover that much of the textual formation is brought in to replace the dead, seamlessly severely wounded Ukrainian soldiers Constitution, must originate in the House of the result of Ukrainian scholarship in North moving into abandoned homes. injured while defending Ukraine’s borders Representatives. America and Ukraine. “Without the encour- All these horrors are diligently chroni- and its people from Russian aggression. This spring, the Ukrainian American agement, advice and support of Prof. Serhii cled by Ms. Applebaum with copious sprin- “There is much talk about pushback to community was very encouraged to learn Plokhii and his colleagues at the Harvard kles of survivor testimonies throughout her Putin’s Russian aggression, be it in Ukraine, that Sen. Blumenthal was considering add- Ukrainian Research Institute,” writes the text. Although the exact number of victims Europe, Syria, or influencing the U.S. elec- ing a separate provision into the 2018 author, “this book would not have been writ- will never be known, Ukrainian scholars tion. But only in Ukraine are soldiers put- Senate version of the NDAA, specifically ten” – a well-deserved tribute to an indefati- have agreed on a figure of 3.9 million. ting their lives on the line,” he noted. calling for medical treatment of wounded gable and incredibly productive scholar. Gareth Jones reported on the famine in the Birth of a legislative provision Ukrainian soldiers in U.S. military hospitals. Ms. Applebaum did her homework. The British press. The New York Times Moscow The Senate’s NDAA is drafted by the Senate work of Oleh Wolowyna and Kos correspondent Walter Duranty quickly Legislation can start at the grass-roots Armed Services Committee (SASC) on Bondarenko of Harvard’s MAPA project is denied it. “These conditions are bad,” wrote level and evolve, often through a long and which Mr. Blumenthal serves. In consulta- recognized, as are the tireless research Duranty, “but there is no famine.” As late as arduous process. It starts with an interest tion with Katherine Bradbury, the Sen.’s efforts of Marta Baziuk in Canada and 2015, Sputnik News, a Russian government group and a sponsor. legislative assistant in Washington, person- Lyudmyla Hrynevych in Kyiv among many, website, published an article in English titled Since the forced annexation of Crimea in al meetings in Washington were arranged many others. Robert Conquest is cited, and “Holodomor Hoax” citing Douglas Tottle’s March 2014, Sen. Blumenthal has worked to pursue his initiative. so is the U.S. Commission on the Ukraine long-discredited 1987 book, “Fraud, Famine, to support Ukraine and has cooperated Because of its experience in coordinat- Famine headed by James Mace. and Fascism.” Mention of the Holodomor closely with New Haven-based activists ing medical treatment of severely wounded Ms. Applebaum begins with an overview was dismissed as a “fascist rant.” Myron Melnyk, Halia Lodynsky and Carl Ukrainian soldiers at military hospitals in of Ukrainian history, concluding: “Freedom In her final chapter Ms. Applebaum turns Harvey. At that time he presented to the the United States, the Embassy of Ukraine for the peasants was, in effect, freedom for to Ukraine today. “Certainly the elimination New Haven community his ideas to punish in the U.S. was engaged in the initiative Ukrainians and a blow to their Russian and of Ukraine’s elite in the 1930s… continues to matter. Even three generations later, many of Russia’s unlawful aggression. Through his from the outset. Polish masters.” Stalin knew this. Ukraine’s political problems, including wide- position on the Senate Armed Services Between April and June of this year, a The opening chapter is devoted to the spread distrust of the state, weak national Committee and work with Sen. Chris series of meetings were held with Sen. Ukrainian revolution of 1917. Lenin Murphy (D-Conn.), who serves on the ordered his troops to enter Ukraine in dis- institutions and a corrupt political class, can Blumenthal’s staff and with staffers of the be traced directly back to the loss of that first Senate Foreign Relations Committee, he SASC, who are responsible for drafting the guise denying they were Russian, a strategy pressed early on for Russian sanctions and adopted by Vladimir Putin’s “hybrid war- post-revolutionary patriotic elite” – that comprehensive NDAA legislation. might have led the Ukrainian people – was for the cancellation of France’s deal to pro- Participants included Lt. Col. Michael Hrycak, fare.” It was also a time when “Red Army soldiers and Russian agitators… recruited “abruptly removed… The political passivity in vide Russia with advanced Mistral aircraft New Jersey UAV commander who also serves carriers. Why should this “thug,” to use the “the least successful, least productive, most Ukraine, the tolerance of corruption and the as judge advocate on the National UAV general wariness of state institutions, even Sen.’s description of President Vladimir opportunistic peasants” to confiscate land Board; Mr. Rudko, Connecticut UAV democratic ones – all of these contemporary Putin, receive the latest carrier technology from their neighbors. Commander; Mr. Melnyk of New Haven Post Ukrainian pathologies date back to 1933.” and worse yet, from a NATO member? “We Warfare with the “kulaks,” defined as “class 33; and Col. Serhij Panchenko, air liaison to enemies,” was another Soviet innovation. Moscow remains what it has always should be weakening Putin’s capabilities, the Ukrainian Embassy. been: brutal, disingenuous and greedy for not strengthening them,” he said. The deal The next chapter features the Ukrainian With Col. Panchenko’s assistance, anarchist Nestor Makhno – “socialism Ukraine’s rich soil. “Today’s Russian govern- was ultimately suspended. wounded Ukrainian soldiers currently ment uses disinformation, corruption and Sen. Blumenthal has also been active in without Bolshevism” was his rallying cry – undergoing treatment in the area played an and Symon Petliura, whose Directory military force to undermine Ukrainian sov- his support of humanitarian initiatives. With active role in the meetings, and added a ereignty just as the Soviet government did the support of Ukrainian communities in “granted autonomous status to the Jews of sobering and bracing tone to the discus- Ukraine, encouraged Jewish political par- in the past,” concludes Ms Applebaum. “As in New Haven, Bridgeport and Hartford, and sions. Particularly impactful was an emo- ties and funded Yiddish publications.” 1932, the constant talk of ‘war’ and enemies with the assistance of local doctors Dr. Alla tional meeting with SASC staff on June 19 Pogroms by Red, White and Ukrainian also remain useful to Russian leaders…” Vash and Dr. Lesia Kushnir, in 2015 and with Vadym Svyrydenko during President armies were common, however. When writing about Ukraine, today, “Kulaks, 2016 four Ukrainian soldiers have been Petro Poroshenko’s visit to Washington. Mr. Ms. Applebaum deftly describes the Petliurists and counter-revolutionaries” are treated in Connecticut hospitals. A critical Svyrydenko, who lost both arms and legs in Soviet famine of 1921, when international no longer mentioned by the Russian press, role has also been played by Iryna Vashchuk the battle of Debaltseve and who under- aid was welcomed. Led by Herbert Hoover’s but “fascists” and “Nazis” are everywhere. and the non-profit organization Revived went treatment at Walter Reed to have all American Relief Administration, “Americans Mr. Putin’s game plan has backfired. Soldiers Ukraine (http://www.rsukraine. limbs completely reconstructed, is now the were feeding 11 million people every day” in “Thanks to Russian pressure the nation is org/our-work), which to date has helped 30 commissioner of the president of Ukraine 1922 “and delivering care packages to hun- unifying behind the Ukrainian language as soldiers receive treatment in medical facili- for the rehabilitation of ATO (anti-terrorist dreds of thousands.” Hoover dropped the it has not done since the 1920s…In the end, ties throughout the United States. operation) participants. He spoke movingly project once he discovered Soviets exporting Ukraine was not destroyed. The Ukrainian On February 19, after a Sen.ial post-elec- of his life-changing treatment at Walter food in order to secure machinery. Church language did not disappear… neither did tion briefing in New Haven on congressio- Reed Hospital. property was confiscated. Resistance did not the desire… for a Ukrainian state that truly nal activities regarding Ukraine, members Mr. Svyrydenko and his assistant Natalia cease, and Lenin was forced to scale back to represented Ukrainians.” of the community and Connecticut post Zaretska expressed complete support for buy time. During the early 1920s private There is no excuse for not buying this commanders of the Ukrainian American our initiative and offered to collaborate enterprise returned (New Economic Policy, book. Buy two copies – one for your family, closely in its implementation. Working or NEP), and Ukrainianization became the other for an American friend who may Myron Melnyk is a community activist in closely with Ms. Zaretska, who is actively Soviet policy. The temporary fix worked. have doubted your past “rants.” New Haven, Conn., and Ukrainian American organizing rehabilitation training efforts Ukrainians found their voice. Ukrainian Veterans lead on the Ukraine Wounded push-back returned – stronger than ever. Myron Kuropas’s e-mail address is Warriors Project. (Continued on page 18) Something had to be done. [email protected]. 8 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 No. 43 No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 9 Journalists from Ukraine learn about the fight against fake news in Chicago

by the Rev. Myron Panchuk and Vera Eliashevsky CHICAGO – A group of journalists from Kyiv took part on September 8-16 in a professional exchange program spon- sored by the Open World Leadership Center, an internation- al exchange agency of the U.S. legislative branch with administration provided by the U.S.- Ukraine Foundation. The program was organized and hosted by the Kyiv Committee of Chicago Sister Cities International and the Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation. The delegation of six media professionals included Oksana Poluliakh (StopFake), Maksym Skubenko (VoxUkraine), Artem Skrypnyk (Reanimation Package of Reforms), Viktoria Yermolaieva (Hromadske Radio) and Maria Zhdanova (Vogue UA, StopFake and Mohyla School of Journalism), accompanied by Alina Mosendz (StopFake), a bicultural facilitator and journalist from Ukraine. At the WBEZ (front row, from left) are: Alina Mosendz, Vera Eliashevsky (chair, Kyiv Committee), Julian Hayda Prior to their arrival in Chicago, delegates completed an (WBEZ program producer), Viktoria Yermolaieva, Maria Zhdanova, Maksym Skubenko, Nigel Colley (great-neph- orientation in Washington on Capitol Hill. ew and biographer of Gareth Jones); (back row): Artem Skrypnyk, Oksana Poluliakh, Nicholas Kotcherha (presi- In Chicago, delegates collaborated on best practices for dent, Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation). media literacy and countering false information with sea- society can be better prepared to think critically, check news outlets and the “Worldview” program of WBEZ on soned journalists, media professionals and experts facts and respond to disinformation in effective ways. National Public Radio. The delegation also met journalists involved in the sphere of communications and government During an intense week of activities, the group visited at the Chicago Tribune and Columbia College of to see how they expose false reporting/information and the offices of Sen. Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Chicago Mayor Rahm Communications. search for objectivity. They discussed thoughts on how Emanuel’s press office, Bloomberg, Fox, NBC and Reuters To become acquainted with governance and policy, they visited the Better Government Association and the Illinois Policy Institute. Each morning the group also had an oppor- tunity to speak on myriad issues to the Ukrainian diaspora on Chicago’s Ukrainian Independent Radio program. Rep. Mike Quigley (D-Ill.), who actively supports Ukraine and the battle against fake news, spoke with the delegation at the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art. This included a viewing of Daria Marchenko and Daniel Green’s exhibit “The Elements of War.” Another meeting of note was held with Walter Dudycz, former state senator of Illinois. Mr. Dudycz shared his expe- riences of being a target of falsified news reporting and how this adversely impacted the good he tried to accomplish. The highlight of the week was a public lecture at DePaul University’s Center for Journalism Integrity and Excellence titled “Journalistic Veracity: A Lesson from History,” featur- ing Nigel Colley, great-nephew and biographer of mur- At the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art with Rep. Mike Quigley (from left) are: Svitlana Mefford (translator), dered Welsh journalist Gareth Jones. Jones was the only Artem Skrypnyk, Oksana Poluliakh, Daria Marchenko (artist), Motria Melnyk (president, Ukrainian Institute of Western journalist to break and cover the story of the Modern Art), Maksym Skubenko, Viktoria Yermolaieva, Congressman Quigley, Daniel Green, Maria Zhdanova, Vera Eliashevsky and the Rev. Myron Panchuk. (Continued on page 13)

UWC president concludes working visits to Washington and New York UWC Ukraine’s successes over the last 26 years, including the A series of presentations dealing with the current situa- European Union-Ukraine Association Agreement that came tion in Ukraine, U.S. policy on Ukraine, security and defense TORONTO – In mid-September, Ukrainian World into force on September 1 and the visa-free regime for issues, and sanctions against the Russian Federation were Congress (UWC) President Eugene Czolij traveled on work- Ukrainian citizens into the Schengen area as of June 11. made and discussed during the strategic session by ing visits to Washington, where he met with high-ranking He also acknowledged the strong signal sent by the Executive Vice-President of the Atlantic Council Damon government officials and addressed a reception on the international community of its aversion to Russian aggres- Wilson; U.S. Special Representative for Ukraine Negotiations occasion of the 26th anniversary of the independence of sion by the marching of the U.S., Canadian, Australian and from the U.S. Department of State Ambassador Kurt Volker; Ukraine, and to New York, where he addressed a strategic European countries’ armed forces alongside Ukrainian Senior Fellow of the Harvard Kennedy School of session on Ukraine of the Atlantic Council, attended the armed forces during the parade in Kyiv on Ukraine’s Government Belfer Center for Science and International Atlantic Council’s Global Citizen Awards dinner and dis- Independence Day. Affairs Ambassador Paula Dobriansky; Senior Fellow of the cussed current Ukrainian issues during meetings with Ambassador Chaly highlighted the 50th anniversary of Atlantic Council Dinu Patriciu Eurasia Center Adrian high-ranking officials at the United Nations. the UWC and thanked the UWC and its member organiza- Karatnycky; former NATO Deputy Secretary General During his meetings with officials in Washington on tions, including the Ukrainian American community, for Ambassador Alexander Vershbow; Gen. Wesley Clark; and September 12, the UWC president called for the U.S. to con- their long-standing strong support of Ukraine. Distinguished Fellow, Europe and Eurasia, at the Atlantic tinue demonstrating strong support for Ukraine’s territori- During his meetings the UWC president was accompa- Council Ambassador Daniel Fried. al integrity by supplying military assistance to Ukraine and nied by Michael Sawkiw, executive vice-president of UCCA, The UWC president also attended the Global Citizen increasing sanctions against the Russian Federation so as a UWC member organization. Awards dinner hosted by the Atlantic Council during which to ensure that Ukraine overcomes Russian aggression in Among the other leaders he met were: Lepik Lauri, the honor was bestowed upon Prime Minister Justin eastern Ukraine and Crimea. He had meetings at the ambassador of Estonia to the United States; Rep. Marcy Trudeau of Canada, President Moon Jae-in of the Republic Department of State and the Senate Foreign Relations Kaptur (D-Ohio) and Rep. Doug Lamborn (R-Colo.) of Korea, and world-renowned pianist, educator and phi- Committee. In New York City on September 20, Mr. Czolij addressed a lanthropist Lang Lang. In addition, Mr. Czolij raised the importance of providing strategic session of the Atlantic Council, stressing the critical Joining the Mr. Czolij at the Atlantic Council initiatives Ukraine with a Marshall Plan-type program to enable it to situation in eastern Ukraine where, as a result of Russian were UWC Vice-President and President of the Ukrainian deal with the devastation resulting from Russian aggres- aggression, loss of life continues. He underlined the impor- Canadian Congress (UCC) Paul Grod; Chair of the UWC sion and continue with much-needed reforms. He also dis- tance of the international community assistance to Ukraine International Council on U.N. Affairs Tamara Olexy; UCC cussed a U.N. peacekeeping mission to eastern Ukraine and in the defense of its territorial integrity and stopping the Advisory Council Chair James Temerty and his wife, Louise; an OSCE monitoring mission in Crimea. Western advance of the Russian aggressor. He also noted and UCC Advisory Council Vice-Chair Ian Ihnatowycz. The UWC president also met with the Ukraine’s Vice the importance of further countering Russian disinforma- On September 19 and 20 Mr. Czolij held separate meet- Prime Minister for European and Euro-Atlantic Integration tion, which attempts to portray Ukraine as a failed state. ings with the director, Europe Division, of the Department Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze and Ambassador to the U.S. The UWC is working with the Atlantic Council, a well- of Political Affairs at the United Nations, Ambassador Valeriy Chaly to discuss recent developments in Ukraine, known think tank, in the implementation of its “Ukraine in Levent Bilman; Minister-Counselor of the Permanent the continued European and Euro-Atlantic integration of Mission of Canada to the United Nations Michael Bonser; Ukraine and the upcoming UWC conferences in New York support for the independence, sovereignty and territorial Senior Advisor for Europe of the U.S. Mission to the United and Brussels. Europeintegrity Іnitiative,” of Ukraine. whose This initiative goal is alsoto secure supports international reforms in Nations Steven Kashkett; and Political Advisor of the U.S. Mr. Czolij then delivered an address at a reception at the Ukraine and its Euro-Atlantic integration, and countering Mission to the United Nations George Ward. Accompanying United States Institute of Peace, in which he highlighted Russian disinformation. the UWC president was Ms. Olexy. 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 No. 43 No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 11

Christine Syzonenko Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey holds successful eighth annual festival

WHIPPANY, N.J. – The hundreds of visitors to the eighth annual Ukrainian Festival at the Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey (UACCNJ) on September 23 enjoyed a day filled with warm sunny weather, wonderful foods and top-notch entertainment. The UACCNJ kitchen volunteers had prepared thousands of varenyky, gallons of bor- shch, hundreds of holubtsi and numerous other tasty foods – all of which sold out by the end of the day. Since there’s always room for dessert, the bakery café saw a steady flow of customers all day. The social club had plenty of cold beer, Ukrainian and domestic, as well as a special “Borshch Martini” for sale. Vendors lined both sides of the UACCNJ parking lot, and two stage shows filled with Ukrainian dancers, singers and musicians kept the audience entertained. In the photos, clockwise from top: Dancers from Iskra Ukrainian Dance Ensemble soar in the “Hopak;” two members of Iskra Ukrainian Dance Academy relax before per- forming; dancers from Barvinok Ukrainian Dance Troupe welcome the audience with their “Pryvit;” during opening ceremonies (from left): Oksana Telepko, who sang the Ukrainian anthem, Ania Kosachevich, singing the American anthem, and members of UAV Post 17; members of the Ukrainian National Women’s League of America in the bakery café; co-MCs Anya Tomko (left) and Alexandra Zawadiwsky; young dancers from Barvinok in a polka; violinist Innesa Tymochko Dekajlo. Myron Krywulych Bohdanna Pochoday-Stelmach

Christine Syzonenko

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to urge Russian authorities to identify and the Russian website Meduza. The Russian currencies depicting “maps, symbols, build- NEWSBRIEFS prosecute the person or persons who police statement said all the detainees had ings, monuments” or other objects “based ordered, planned, and funded this terrible been released after “precautionary conver- in Ukrainian territories occupied by (Continued from page 2) crime,” the statement read. “Ms. sations.” The protesters held signs with slo- Russia.” Russia presented the new in Congress. They’ve had plenty of time to Politkovskaya’s reporting brought to light gans including “Stop the arrests, searches banknote on October 12. Ukraine and get their act together. In addition to the the violation of human rights in Russia and and robbery of Muslims” and “Muslims are Russia have been locked in a standoff since administration’s lack of responsiveness on the suffering of victims of the war in the not terrorists.” Olha Skripnik, head of the Russia illegally annexed Crimea in 2014 this deadline, there does not appear to be a North Caucasus region. Recent reports of Crimean Human Rights Group, told RFE/ and began offering military, economic, and significant diplomatic effort to engage our abuses against LGBTI persons and extraju- RL: “The detentions violated the right of political support to separatists in parts of allies in Europe and lead an effort to increase dicial killings in Chechnya leave us deeply peaceful assembly and the right to freedom eastern Ukraine. (Crimean Desk, RFE/RL’s pressure on Moscow. Congressional intent concerned that human rights violations are of speech and the free expression of opin- Ukrainian Service, with reporting by AFP) was clear, reflected in the overwhelming still regularly committed with impunity in ion. This was a peaceful action that did not bipartisan majority in favor of the legisla- this region. The unsolved murders of Ms. present any danger. ...One-person pickets – Rasmussen on the Donbas war tion. We wrote the administration on Politkovskaya – a dual U.S.-Russian citizen – which these people have been forced to In an October 16 op-ed in The Globe and September 28, strongly urging them to and other journalists in Russia, as well as adopt – are not restricted even by the Mail, former NATO Secretary General develop a robust and comprehensive threats against journalists exposing more Russian laws that are de facto operating in Anders Fogh Rasmussen wrote: “I just implementation plan for all aspects of the recent abuses in Chechnya, have only wors- Crimea.” On October 11, six Crimean Tatars returned from the contact line in Ukraine’s law and to work in close consultation with ened an atmosphere of intimidation for the were arrested in the city of Bakhchysarai conflict with Russia, which separates free Congress to ensure a fulsome reflection of independent press.” (U.S. Department of and accused of membership in Hizb ut- Ukraine from the Russian-occupied parts of congressional intent. We again request that State) Tahir, an Islamic organization that is legal the Donbas region. My conclusion is that the administration respond to our letter, Russian authorities detain Tatar protesters in Ukraine, but banned by Russian authori- Europe, Canada and the United States now and engage Congress in a serious way mov- ties. The Crimean Solidarity rights group have the opportunity to foster a political ing forward.” (Ukrainian Canadian Congress Dozens of people have been detained in said that several other Crimean Tatars were solution to this war: first, by providing Daily Briefing) the Russia-occupied Ukrainian region of detained while protesting against those defensive equipment to the Ukrainian sol- Crimea for demonstrating in defense of arrests. Rights groups and Western govern- On anniversary of Politkovskaya murder diers; and second, by deploying a robust Crimean Tatars. Lawyer Emil Kurbedinov ments have denounced what they call a United Nations peacekeeping mission to The spokesperson of the U.S. said on October 14 that more than 100 persistent campaign of oppression target- the Donbas region. The question is whether Department of State, Heather Nauert, on people had staged one-person protests ing members of the indigenous, Turkic- the transatlantic allies have the tenacity to October 6 released a press statement on across Crimea earlier in the day and that at speaking Crimean Tatar minority and other solve this conflict bleeding in the Western the 11th anniversary of the murder of jour- least 34 had been detained, even though citizens who opposed Moscow’s annexa- world’s heart, or whether their timidity will nalist Anna Politkovskaya. “Eleven years one-person protests do not require tion of their homeland. (Crimean Desk, let the opportunity sail us by.” He also ago renowned journalist Anna advance permission from officials. The RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service) wrote in the Canadian newspaper: Politkovskaya was shot and killed in her Russian authorities in Crimea reported that Kyiv bans Russia’s Crimean banknote “Providing defensive systems in no way Moscow apartment building. We continue 49 people had been detained, according to diverges from efforts for a peacekeeping Ukraine has banned a new Russian mission. The West has already raised the banknote that includes images from the costs to Mr. Putin for his aggression – annexed Ukrainian region of Crimea. The through sanctions and training of National Bank of Ukraine announced on Ukrainian troops. 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appeasement,” the Ukrainian president where they represented more than 10 per- ny with European standards” and “ensures NEWSBRIEFS said. “Neither was it for appeals to trade in cent of the population. PACE said that the equal opportunities for all,” according to a territory for money, oil or gas. It was new law was adopted without “real consul- statement on the presidential website. The (Continued from page 12) invented to safeguard our fundamentals, tation with representatives of national new law makes Ukrainian the required lan- further reconsideration.” Mr. Rasmussen our values, and our principles.” (RFE/RL, minorities.” It also expressed dissatisfac- guage of study in state schools from the also observed: “Mr. [Donald] Trump’s with reporting by RFE/RL correspondent tion that Ukrainian authorities submitted fifth grade on. Ukrainian Foreign Affairs administration has accepted that the road Rikard Jozwiak) the text of the bill to the Council of Europe’s Minister Pavlo Klimkin, speaking at a press to a better relationship with Russia passes Venice Commission of legal experts for an conference with his Hungarian counter- PACE criticizes law on education through Ukraine. Now it is time for opinion only after its adoption by lawmak- part, Peter Szijjarto, on October 12 in Europeans to get on board. Canada can play The Parliamentary Assembly of the ers. The assembly urged the authorities “to Budapest, said that not knowing the native a pivotal role as the trans-Atlantic bridge. Council of Europe (PACE) has expressed fully implement the forthcoming recom- language made it hard for minorities to be Nobody is naive about Mr. Putin’s inten- concerns over articles in Ukraine’s new mendations and conclusions of the Venice successful in Ukraine. “Everyone needs the tions, but a commitment of effort now education law relating to teaching in Commission and to modify the new educa- opportunity to fulfill themselves in their could uncover a path to end Europe’s dead- minority languages. Meeting in plenary ses- tion act accordingly.” (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian country of citizenship,” Mr. Klimkin said. Service, with reporting by AP and Reuters) liest conflict.” (Ukrainian Canadian sion in Strasbourg on October 12, PACE “But this is not possible without knowing Congress Daily Briefing) voted for a resolution criticizing the new Poroshenko, Klimkin defend law the language.” He added that “not a single legislation, saying it “does not appear to school” would be closed or “a single teach- Poroshenko to PACE: no ‘business as usual’ strike an appropriate balance between the In signing the bill on education in er” dismissed because of the new language Ukrainian President Petro Poroshenko official language and the languages of Ukraine on September 25, President Petro requirement. (RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service, urged the Parliamentary Assembly of the national minorities.” The resolution noted: Poroshenko insisted that it was “in harmo- with reporting by AP and Reuters) Council of Europe (PACE) to keep pressure “In particular, the new law entails a heavy on Moscow over “the Russian aggression in reduction in the rights previously recog- Ukraine,” urging the assembly not to return nized to ‘national minorities’ concerning fuel one another. Programs like Ukraine’s to “business as usual” with Russia. their own language of education.” Journalists... Stopfake.org show how important fact checking is in the face of war. Speaking at PACE’s plenary session in European Union diplomats told RFE/RL (Continued from page 9) Strasbourg, France, Mr. Poroshenko said on that Hungary had threatened to review the Thanks are due to WBEZ Program October 11 that Ukraine is fighting a war EU-Ukraine Association Agreement that Famine-Genocide against Ukrainians in Producer Julian Hayda for organizing this on two fronts at the same time – one to entered into force on September 1. 1932-1933. The journalists had an oppor- event, Mr. Colley for traveling to the U.S. to counter military aggression and restore its Hungary also included the issue in the tunity to discuss the issue of false informa- share this story and the president of the territorial integrity, and the other to imple- Eastern Partnership declaration that EU tion and media literacy today. Three years Ukrainian Genocide Famine Foundation, ment difficult and complex reforms. Russia ambassadors agreed to on October 11 and after an invasion by Russia, Ukraine is the Nicholas Kotcherha, for helping to make it seized Ukraine’s Crimea region in March that leaders plan to issue at the Eastern biggest example where fake news and war possible. 2014, sending in troops and staging a refer- Partnership summit in Brussels on endum denounced as illegal by dozens of November 24. The draft text says parties countries. It also backs separatists in a war should “ensure respect for rights already demonstrate a real commitment to fighting that has killed more than 10,000 people in exercised of persons belonging to national Turning... corruption. Later that month, the Batkivshchyna and Self Reliance factions eastern Ukraine since April 2014. In the minorities as enshrined in U.N. and Council (Continued from page 6) wake of Moscow’s takeover of the Crimean of Europe conventions and related proto- left the coalition. In April 2016, Volodymyr Peninsula, PACE deprived Russian dele- cols.” The EU officials also said Budapest International election observers from the Groysman was confirmed by the Verkhovna gates of voting rights. “Systemic repres- would consider pushing for tough language Ukrainian Congress Committee of America Rada as prime minister, following the resig- sions have turned the Crimean Peninsula on the matter during an EU-Ukraine associ- and the Organization for Cooperation and nation of Mr. Yatsenyuk earlier that month. into an island of no freedom and a land of ation council session in December if the Security in Europe, as well as the White Minister of Finance Natalie Jaresko, who fear,” Mr. Poroshenko told the assembly. “In issue remains outstanding. Poland and House Office of the Press Secretary, among was instrumental in the implementation of occupied Crimea, Russia applies the worst Romania, which both expressed concerns others, congratulated Ukraine on holding reforms in the Yatsenyuk Cabinet, was not practices of the Soviet repressive machine. about Ukraine’s education law, have not free and fair elections in the face of Russia’s retained under Prime Minister Groysman. Anyone who dares to reject the so-called joined Hungary in any of the actions, the ongoing hybrid warfare against Ukraine. The next parliamentary elections are ‘reunification with Russia’ becomes a vic- officials said. The new law does not outlaw The Yatsenyuk Cabinet began to disinte- scheduled for November 2019. tim of arbitrary detention, prosecution, tor- instruction in languages other than grate in February 2016 when Aivaras Source: “Parliamentary elections mark ture, extrajudicial execution, and inhuman Ukrainian, and students can still learn their Abromavicius, a Lithuanian who was minis- turning point in Ukraine’s history,” by Zenon treatment.” Mr. Poroshenko also strongly native languages as a separate subject. But ter of economy and trade, resigned based Zawada, The Ukrainian Weekly, November 2, rejected any suggestion that Russia’s occu- the new law’s language requirement over- on claims that the government did not 2014. pation of Crimea was a fait accompli. “This turns a 2012 law that allowed for minori- tribune was not invented for calls for ties to introduce their languages in regions With sorrow we announce that

and vulnerable. And he’s just as aggressive Joseph Cikalo Russians have... towards his neighbor because there are no of Pompton Plains, NJ, passed peacefully in his sleep on institutions that have laid down rules that (Continued from page 6) the morning of October 10, 2017. He was born in the village of people follow,” the sociologist says polls Kamenobrid in western Ukraine in October 1931. redistribution of resources as its main func- show. tion. ‘Putin takes care of us’ is a frequently- “Today the average Russian expects a Joe, as he liked to be called, was a veteran of the Korean War and served heard response in polls. [And] human rights minimum living standard – work, a home honorably in the United States Air Force. He was a graduate of the University of and individual freedoms are just words for and some social rights. Private property is Pennsylvania and spent his professional career in the aerospace industry, where the majority of the population.” valued, but no one expects any guarantees. he worked tirelessly on behalf of the nation’s defense, and was a signi cant “At the same time, attitudes towards People know that the government can take contributor to the science of radar-jamming technology. He was awarded repression have softened. Joseph Stalin, away everything they have at any moment several U.S. patents in that eld. whose popularity is steadily rising even and for any reason.” among those who suffered most under him, Moreover, they say “the government rep- After retiring in 1995, Joe’s passion turned to the advancement of artistic studies is seen as an effective manager who deserves resents the interests of the security servic- for school-age children and young adults in his birthplace. Through his leadership, respect. This return to the Soviet concept of es, oligarchs and bureaucracy – but not the he funded and secured contributions for much-needed school supplies and the governance is most common among the interests of ordinary people. And they construction of supporting facilities including classrooms, conference rooms and elderly who live in the countryside.” believe this cannot be changed. So, in Soviet a performance hall in the village school. In 2009, the Kamenobrid government In Russia today, only about 15 percent of fashion, they adapt and make deals with awarded him the King Danylo Medal in recognition of his contributions in elevating the cultural awareness of the Ukrainian people. the population are politically active in sup- the authorities. Corruption is perceived as port of any position. “The vast majority is both serious and commonplace.” Joe is survived by his three sons, Orest, Roman and George, Roman’s completely uninterested in political life. At the same time, Mr. Gudkov says, “the wife Kristina and George’s wife Oya. Joe is also survived by his cherished Asked whether they want to be more theory that Russians are somehow not pre- grandchildren, Andrew, Nicholas, Joya and Marley. He is also survived by involved, 85 percent of people say no. Politics, pared for a liberal democracy is false. his former wife, Eugenia, and many loving brothers and sisters, nieces and they feel, has nothing to do with them.” Russians today simply reflect and respond nephews. “After the protests of 2011, religious to their circumstances. In a different situa- Viewing was held at 10:00 am on Friday, October 13th, at the Ukrainian conservatism was presented as a counter- tion they’d behave differently. Now, there is Catholic Cathedral, 830 North Franklin St., Philadelphia, followed by the point to demand for reform and political no desire for change. The idealism and Requiem Liturgy at 11:00 am. Burial took place at St. Mary’s Ukrainian Catholic opposition. Being Russian has become syn- romanticism of the perestroika era has Cemetery, Elkins Park, PA. onymous with being an Orthodox Christian. evaporated.” Contributions in lieu of  owers can be made in Joe’s name to The Zorya, As with most ideologies, this belief is The young supporting Alexei Navalny Inc., Foundation, a not-for-pro t organization dedicated to increasing and superficial. …40 percent of those ‘religious “are an exception to this rule,” Mr. Gudkov inspiring awareness of the richness of Ukrainian history, culture, art and the people’ say they don’t believe in God.” concludes, “but the narrative that a new sciences. Contributions can mailed to The Zorya, Inc., Foundation, P.O. Box Thus, the Soviet man of a generation ago generation will bring change is a false one. 7640, Greenwich, CT 06830. “has somewhat changed: He’s been fed, Today, Russia’s Soviet-era institutions he’s changed his clothes, he’s bought a car stamp out any idealism. It will take more May his memory be eternal. and owns a home. But he still feels insecure than one generation to change that.” 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 No. 43

Ukrainian Museum... (Continued from page 1) cultural events, the institution continues to preserve Ukrainian community cohesion while sharing Ukrainian culture with the wider community in Stamford and beyond. The 80th anniversary celebration began with a cocktail hour at which museum and library members mingled with friends old and new. Opening the banquet that followed, Msgr. John Terlecky offered a welcome and introduced the mistress of ceremonies Ms. Soutus, who invited Metropolitan Lawrence Huculak to offer the invocation. Anisa Mycak Anisa Mycak Ukrainian Museum and Library of Stamford The keynote address was then delivered Metropolitan Lawrence Guest speaker Jurij Dobczansky (right) with the Rev. Anibal The museum building of the Huculak delivers the keynote Soutus and Sonya Hlutkowsky Soutus, who served as the mistress Ukrainian Museum and Library by Metropolitan Lawrence. Having once address. of ceremonies. of Stamford, Conn. served as eparchial bishop of Edmonton, Alberta, whose eparchy is home to the (OCLC). He cited the Ukrainian Library of know where we came from – our past.” His Union, Walter Kozicky of the SUMA Ukrainian Museum set up in 1953 by the Stamford, with kudos to Msgr. Terlecky and enthusiasm for initiatives related to the (Yonkers) Federal Credit Union, officers Basilian Order in Mundare, Alberta, he is Lubow Wolynetz, as being the only Ukrainian Museum and Library’s develop- and staff of SUMA, Donald and Gloria keenly aware of the role played by such Ukrainian library outside of a major univer- ment is consistent and contagious. Horbaty of the Connecticut State Ukrainian institutions in the preservation of sity library to regularly contribute to the Bishop Emeritus Basil Losten closed the Day Committee, and bishops and clergy of Ukrainian heritage in North America and, above two cooperative cataloguing projects. 80th anniversary evening with a benedic- the Eparchy of Stamford. A complete list of in particular, he said, “the close relationship Making a special appearance at the tion. For those who know the incalculable donors was included in the program book. between faith and culture.” Ukrainian Museum and Library’s anniversa- contribution he has made to the museum There were greetings from the Consulate He identified the challenges to museums ry banquet was Mayor Martin of Stamford. and library over the years, there could not General of Ukraine in New York, Self today as both theoretical and practical: “in He praised the institution for contributing to be a more fitting and emotional conclusion. Reliance New York, the Ukrainian Congress a secular world, to protect the spiritual the cultural landscape of Stamford and As the program notes indicate, “Bishop Committee of America and the United value of items which help us in our life jour- declared “You don’t just add to the Stamford Losten has been instrumental in revitaliz- Ukrainian American Relief Committee. The ney” and “to educate clergy to recognize community – you are what makes Stamford ing the museum and library... undertaking Providence Association of Ukrainian the value of historic preservation.” On the what it is!” He then announced that to cele- and supporting a myriad of initiatives relat- Catholics was represented by Kvitka practical side, “the challenge is the expen- brate the institution’s 80th anniversary, he ed to its continued development, growth, Semanyshyn. The Ukrainian Museum of sive financial upkeep of museums and the had issued a proclamation declaring expansion and maintenance.” New York was represented by its director training of personnel, including volunteers.” October 7, 2017, as “Ukrainian Museum and The evening ended with an enthusiastic Maria Shust and its president Chryzanta Addressing library issues was Mr. Library of Stamford Day.” audience singing “Mnohaya Lita!” (Many Hentisz. Also present was Lubomyr Hajda Dobczansky, senior cataloguing specialist of During the banquet, guests were treated Years) to Ms. Wolynetz, curator of the of the Harvard Ukrainian Research the Germanic and Slavic Division at the to a musical interlude by a talented record- museum since 2000 and Msgr. Terlecky, Institute. Library of Congress in Washington and chair ing and performing artist, violinist Innesa director of the library/cultural research The above organizations and individuals of the Library and Archives Commission of Tymochko-Dekajlo, who received her MFA center since 1997. Without their profes- were acknowleged during the evening, as the Shevchenko Scientific Society in the U.S. in violin performance and orchestral con- sionalism and commitment, the Ukrainian were the members of the museum and The speaker zeroed in on the key role of cat- ducting from the Lviv Conservatory. Museum and Library of Stamford would library’s board of directors. aloguing or RDA – resource description and The final speaker of the evening was not be what it is today. Donations in honor of the 80th anniver- access – which he described as “the art of Bishop Paul Chomnycky, OSBM, eparch of Attending the event were representa- sary are welcome. To donate or to become providing access to a collection.” Stamford, who made closing remarks and tives of several institutions that have a member, contact ukrmulrec@optonline. He noted that librarians on the national expressed a thought that everyone in this offered generous support to the Ukrainian net; Ukrainian Museum and Library of level cooperate on projects such as First audience shared: “Museums are not some- Museum and Library over the years. They Stamford, 161 Glenbrook Road, Stamford, Search and World Catalog, which are both thing frivolous. If we want to know where were: Bohdan Kurczak and Stefan Kaczaraj CT 06902; 203-323-8866; www.ukrainian- run by the Online Computer Library Center we’re going into the future, we have to of Self Reliance New York Federal Credit museumlibrary.org.

tion to 4.5 percent by 2020, has presently Parliament that the president and his Solar energy... been shifted back to 2024. By 2024, Russia Protesters... administration had provoked the protest. set the benchmark of 57 solar power sta- “Poroshenko has ignored all the (Continued from page 3) tions with a capacity of 5–70 MW each and (Continued from page 1) demands of the people in terms of anti-cor- Ukraine has been accelerating the a total installed capacity of 1.5 GW sent prominent lawmakers, veterans of the ruption [measures],” Mr. Leshchenko said. growth of its renewable energy sector – in (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, June 7). conflict in eastern Ukraine and others criti- He said that a Maidan-style tent camp particular, solar. In 2016, the government In contrast, Ukraine eased the “local con- cal of President Poroshenko’s ruling coali- protest “is a part of Ukrainian political cul- commissioned the construction of renew- tent” requirement in 2015. Moreover, the tion to the protest. ture” and “is the only way” to gain the able energy generation plants with a total government guarantees developers a feed- Many of the protesters are supporters of attention of President Poroshenko, who he capacity of 120.6 MW; of those, 99.1 percent in-tariff of 0.15 euros ($0.18) per kilowatt- Semyon Semenchenko, a lawmaker and for- said has “lost touch with reality.” were solar energy facilities. Should Ukraine hour for solar power sold by stations com- mer commander of a volunteer unit in the While he wasn’t spending nights at the regain control over the renewable power missioned before 2019 – these payments war between Ukrainian troops and Russia- protest camp, Mr. Leshchenko said it would plants (total capacity of 408 MW) that are guaranteed until 2030. As a result, com- backed forces in the east of the country. likely stay put “until the president answers already exist in illegally annexed Crimea, the panies investing in Ukraine can expect Mr. Saakashvili was previously an ally of to our goals.” country’s total installed renewable energy more attractive yields. The above-men- Poroshenko, who appointed him governor Those goals include the creation of anti- capacity would reach 1.6 gigawatts (GW) tioned Canadian company TIU has estimat- of Odesa Oblast in 2015. He resigned in corruption courts, the abolition of parlia- (Liga.net, accessed October 12). ed the anticipated rate of return from its November 2016, complaining of rampant mentary immunity from prosecution, an The Russian Federation (excluding occu- 10.5 MW Nikopol solar power plant at 21 corruption and saying reform efforts were overhaul of Ukraine’s electoral legislation pied Crimea), on the other hand, has only 10 percent, whereas the Russian govern- being blocked. He has since turned his out- and legislation on impeachment proce- solar power plants, generating 100 MW of ment’s current program guarantees a reim- spoken rhetoric on Mr. Poroshenko and his dures that Mr. Leshchenko said would put electricity, or 0.04 percent of total installed bursement of developer costs for 15 years allies. pressure on the president and “hold energy capacity in Russia. And importantly, with a base yield of only 12 to 14 percent Poroshenko accountable.” Protest began October 17 unlike Ukraine, Russia does not have a feed- per annum (Rossiyskaya Gazeta, June 7). As lawmakers met inside the Parliament in-tariff (payments to ordinary energy users Finally, unlike Russia, which is hobbled The tents were set up on October 17 on building on October 17, President for the renewable electricity they generate), by international sanctions, debt financing is Hrushevsky Street and in Mariyinskyi Park Poroshenko appeared to address one of instead using the model of long-term capaci- available for Ukrainian projects, supported outside the Verkhovna Rada, where some those demands in a Facebook post. He wrote ty agreements. According to Russian Deputy by Ukrainian and Western government– 4,500 protesters demonstrated that day. that lawmakers’ immunity has “turned into a Prime Minister Arkady Dvorkovich, “It is backed incentives. About 200 protesters were at the site the guarantee [of] impunity” and proposed that necessary to change the regulation in order Clearly, if solar power development can next day, saying they will stay until their the Constitution be amended to abolish it. to reduce the administrative costs of running be viewed as a proxy for innovation in the demands are met. A field kitchen was set this business [solar power generation] for broader energy sector, Ukraine is offering up and barrel fires burned amidst about Copyright 2017, RFE/RL Inc. Reprinted both companies and the consumer.” Russia’s attractive opportunities to international three dozen camping-style tents. with the permission of Radio Free Europe/ current conditions for companies participat- energy market players. In the future, Some clashes with police were reported, Radio Liberty, 1201 Connecticut Ave. NW, ing in the program also require a high level Ukraine’s renewable energy policies should but National Police Chief Serhiy Knyazev Washington DC 20036; www.rferl.org. of localization of equipment production lead to a more decentralized and distribut- told reporters that the authorities weren’t The story above is a compilation of (Rawi.ru, September 23). ed – and thus more secure and resilient – planning on forcefully removing the tent reports filed by Christopher Miller and RFE/ In fact, the government continues to energy generation network. camp. “We do not want to repeat old mis- RL’s Ukrainian Service. (To read the full texts, promote fossil fuels as the backbone of takes. We want to secure the citizens’ right see https://www.rferl.org/a/ukraine-kyiv- Russia’s economy. Russian analysts assess The article above is reprinted from to express their will,” Mr. Knyazev said. protesters-block-street-parliament- that the country’s alternative energy devel- Eurasia Daily Monitor with permission from Serhiy Leshchenko, a reformist opposi- tents/28801739.html and https://www. opment program, which initially planned to its publisher, the Jamestown Foundation, tion lawmaker who is a vociferous critic of rferl.org/a/ukraine-immunity-bill-parlia- raise clean energy’s share of total genera- www.jamestown.org. Mr. Poroshenko, told RFE/RL near the ment-constitutional-court/28804248.html.) No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 15 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 No. 43 No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 17 18 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 No. 43 Noted classical pieces from Armenian, Georgian, Ukrainian musical repertoire presented in Boston

by Peter T. Woloschuk BOSTON – Almost 100 music lovers turned out on Friday evening, September 15, for a special musical pro- gram in the ongoing concert series at Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Parish Center in Boston. The concert drew on the rich classical musical traditions of Armenia, Georgia and Ukraine and featured some very well estab- lished artists from those three countries, as well as some young talent that had been educated both in Europe and North America. The program was put together as a joint venture by Talents of the World and a new organization based in Boston, Ukrainian Vocal Heritage. The mission of the part- nership is to share the uniqueness and beauty of both the vocal and instrumental, particularly piano, music of these people and others with as wide an audience as possible. The idea that is the impetus for the project is that music transcends all boundaries and that during the performanc- es representatives of the different cultures will be able to show off gems of their own musical heritage, and, at the Nazar Syneiko same time, their artistic excellence. At the concert at Christ the King Parish Center (from left) are: Levon Hovsepian, (piano), David Gvinianidze The concert lasted almost two hours without an inter- (tenor), Olga Lisovska (soprano) and Vartan Gabrielian (bass-baritone). mission and the world-class performers sang excerpts from classical pieces as well as folk songs in the three lan- performed on the center’s grand piano. In all, eight vocal- Lisovska, who received her musical education in Kyiv, is guages. Guest pianists from each of the three groups also ists and pianists represented the three cultures and an noted for her wonderful coloratura soprano, and has additional accompanist from Talents of the World was appeared on stage at the Bolshoi, La Scala and the Met. Ms. added to the mix. Lisovska is director of the U.S. branch of Talents of the Representing Armenia were: Narine Babadjanian, pia- World and founder of Ukraine’s Vocal Heritage. nist, who graduated from and plays for the Tbilisi State Finally, there was Boris Fogel of Talents of the World, the Conservatory, and has performed in international music main accompanist for the Moscow Concert organization festivals all over the world; Vartan Gabrielian, Toronto- for more than 40 years, traveling worldwide and accompa- born bass-baritone currently attending the Curtis Institute nying some of the Soviet Union’s most accomplished art- of Music in Philadelphia, and a guest artist at the Opera ists. A few years ago he authored “A Concertmeister’s Index Spring Gala in New York City; and Levon Hovsepian, Notes,” and today he is in high demand as an accompanist. pianist, who graduated from the Comitas Conservatory The evening’s performance began with “Hoja, Hoja” with honors, has performed throughout Armenia, Georgia, from the opera “Milana” by Heorhiy Maiboroda sung by Ms. Estonia and Moldova, and was invited to study at the Longy Lisovska accompanied by Mr. Hovsepian, and then piano School of Music in Cambridge, Mass., where he received an Prelude Op. 6, No. 1 by Sergei Bortkiewicz played by Ms. artist diploma and a master’s degree with honors. Kryvanych. Representing Georgia were: pianist Merab Ebralidze, These pieces were followed by nine Armenian selec- who graduated from the Sarajshvili Conservatory in Tbilisi, tions, six Georgian pieces and six additional Ukrainian has performed on the international level throughout pieces and the concert concluded with Ihor Shamo’s Europe and in North America, and is currently on the facul- “Kyieve Miy” sung by Ms. Lisovska, Mr. Gvinianidze and Mr. ty of the New York Conservatory; and baritone David Gabrielian with Galyna Kryvanych on piano. Their rendi- Gvinianidze, who graduated from the Tbilisi Academy of tion elicited a standing ovation. Music with honors and performed as soloist with the Following the concert the audience and performers Batumi State Opera. Mr. Gvinianidze is the founder and mingled and Ukrainian hors d’oeuvres and pastries were president of Talents of the World. served. Representing Ukraine were: pianist Galyna Kryvanych, Further information regarding the ongoing cultural per- who studied at the Solomiya Krushelnytska Ternopil Music formances at Christ the King Ukrainian Catholic Parish College, the Odesa Music Conservatory, and the Kyiv Center can be found at ukrainiancenter.org. Information on National University of Culture and Arts, where she earned Talents of the World and Ukrainian Vocal Heritage can be Olga Lisovska performs at Christ the King Parish Center. her master’s degree in musical arts; and soprano Olga obtained at talentsoftheworld.org

treatment facilities through the Secretarial In Connecticut, the birthplace of this targeting the newly appointed conferees. Sen. Blumenthal... Designee Program, including transporta- project, meetings have been held with the Meetings are being scheduled in Congress tion, lodging, meals and other appropriate entire congressional delegation to gain the week of October 23 and will include (Continued from page 7) non-medical support in connection with endorsement. Especially noteworthy is the Ukrainian soldiers arriving for the October for soldiers in Ukraine, we were later suc- such treatment, as well as education and collaboration with Reps. Rosa DeLauro and 22 Marine Marathon in Arlington, Va. cessful in modifying the original provision training for Ukrainian healthcare special- Joe Courtney, both Democrats. The UAV has partnered with Ukrainian to include rehabilitation training as well. ists such that they can provide continuing Congresswoman DeLauro is a member of National Information Service (UNIS) in On August 30 President Poroshenko offi- care and rehabilitation services for wound- the Democratic House leadership and is Washington. The expertise of UNIS and the cially backed these efforts in Kyiv with an ed Ukraine soldiers.” working with Rep. Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), active engagement of the Congressional appeal to a visiting U.S. House of The Senate Armed Services Committee co-chair of the Congressional Ukrainian Ukrainian Caucus will be especially crucial Representatives delegation led by Rep. chaired by Sen. John McCain (R-Ariz.) unan- Caucus, as well as with House Minority in the coming weeks, as changes are incor- Harold Rogers (R-Ky.). imously passed the NDAA, with the Ukraine Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.). Rep. porated into the final NDAA legislation to In early September, Sen. Rob Portman medical and training assistance provision. Courtney, whose support was obtained be presented to the president. (R-Ohio) added his amendments to further On September 18 the Senate passed the through the efforts of Mr. Harvey, UAV Post In a welcome development, acclaimed bolster the Ukraine section of the NDAA legislation 89-8. 33 commander, is the chairman of the influ- singer Hanna Cheberenchyk (Anychka) from and became a co-sponsor of the ential Subcommittee on Sea Power and Lviv, who has performed many concerts in A critical lobbying effort Blumenthal provision, lending it greater Expeditionary Forces and will serve on the recent years and has raised more than bipartisan support. The focus today is on the House of conference committee. $100,000 for Revived Soldiers Ukraine, has The specific provision as amended on Representatives, which passed its own Since the launch of this initiative, the engaged her many friends and contacts – September 13 to also include rehabilitation NDAA version just prior to the summer Ukrainian American Veterans have been gained from extensive performances and training reads: recess. However, that version did not driving the lobbying effort. Through the travels throughout the U.S. – in this initiative. “Section 1250(b) of National Defense include a provision for medical assistance efforts of UAV Board members Messrs. We are hopeful that with a widespread Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2016 for Ukraine’s soldiers. The goal now is to Hrycak and Rudko, the entire UAV board UAV and community lobbying push this leg- (Public Law 114–92; 126 Stat. 1068), as include the Senate’s provision into a jointly under the leadership of National islation will be adopted. We look forward to amended by section 1237(b) of the reconciled NDAA version to be voted upon Commander Peter Bencak has been mobi- working with Congress, the U.S. Defense National Defense Authorization Act for and adopted again by both houses. This lized. Each UAV post throughout the coun- Department, the State Department, Fiscal Year 2017 (Public Law 114–328; 130 reconciliation will be accomplished by a try is now actively engaged in lobbying its Ukraine’s ATO Rehabilitation Office, Stat. 2495), is further amended by adding conference of appointees from both the congressional representatives to support Ukraine’s Defense Ministry, Ukraine’s U.S. at the end the following new paragraph: SASC and the HASC. They were named on this legislation. (See www.uavets.org.) On Embassy, and the Ukrainian-American com- “(12) Treatment of wounded Ukraine October 13 and were to start deliberations October 17 the UAV Executive Board initiat- munity to help Ukraine’s soldiers by suc- soldiers in the United States in medical the week of October 16. ed a letter-writing and phone campaign cessfully implementing its provisions. No. 43 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2017 19

October 22 Presentation by Tetyana Ostashko, “The Ukrainian Central October 29 Fund-raiser, Ukrainian Catholic Education Foundation, New York Rada Within the Historiography of Ukrainian Statehood,” Chicago Ukrainian Catholic University, Ritz-Carlton Hotel, Ukrainian Academy of Arts and Sciences, 212-222-1866 www.ucef.org

October 24 Book presentation by Anne Applebaum, “Red Famine: October 29 Presentation by Ludmila Pekarska, “Professor Petro New York Stalin’s War on Ukraine,” Columbia University, New York Kurinnyi – Return from Oblivion,” Ukrainian Academy http://harriman.columbia.edu or 212-854-4697 of Arts and Sciences, 212-222-1866

October 25 Performance, “Hutsulka Ksenia,” by the Maria Zankovetska October 29 Performance, “Hutsulka Ksenia,” by the Maria Zankovetska Warren, MI National Drama Theater, Ukrainian Cultural Center, Mississauga, ON National Drama Theater, Anapilis Christian Community www.ukrainianculturalcenter.com Center, www.anapilis.ca

October 26 Dinner and book presentation by Lida Prokop, “Scratches October 30 Presentation by Yaroslav Hrytsak, “Was There a 1917 Whippany, NJ on a Prison Wall: A Wartime Memoir,” Carpe Diem Club, Stanford, CA Ukrainian Revolution?” Stanford University, Ukrainian American Cultural Center of New Jersey, http://creees.stanford.edu or [email protected] 973-590-8026 October 30 Presentation by Mikhail Akulov “1918: Ukrainian State October 26 Book presentation with Serhii Plokhy, “Lost Kingdom: Cambridge, MA and the Russian Counterrevolution,” Harvard University, Washington The Quest for Empire and Making of the Russian Nation,” www.huri.harvard.edu The Washington Group Cultural Fund, Rome Auditorium, November 2-4 70th National Convention, Ukrainian American Veterans, http://lostkingdom.eventbrite.com Yonkers, NY Royal Regency Hotel, Ukrainian Youth Center, 914-589-4412 or 914-965-3707 October 26 Presentation, “Ukrainian Dialogue: America’s Relationship Jenkintown, PA and Moral Obligation,” Manor College, 215-885-2360 November 4 Concert, Ephyra, Ukrainian Center, ext. 230 or [email protected] Passaic, NJ [email protected] or 773-930-7185

October 27 Performance, “Hutsulka Ksenia,” by the Maria Zankovetska November 4 Costume Ball, Ukrainian Federation of America, Ukrainian Chicago National Drama Theater, St. Nicholas Cathedral School, Jenkintown, PA Educational and Cultural Center, [email protected] www.stnicholascathedralschool.org November 4 Film screening, “Recovery Room” by Andriana Luhovy, October 27-28 Halloween celebration weekend, Soyuzivka Heritage Center, Rochester, NY The Little Theater, www.recoveryroomthemovie.com Kerhonkson, NY www.soyuzivka.com November 4 47th dinner and dance, with presentation of Ukrainian of October 28 Performance, “Hutsulka Ksenia,” by the Maria Zankovetska Presto, PA the Year Award to Natalie Jaresko, Ukrainian Technological Parma, OH National Drama Theater, Pokrova Church hall, Society, The Club at Nevillewood, 412-835-8714 or www.pokrova-church.com [email protected]

October 29 Panel discussion, “Commemorating Three Seminal Entries in “Out and About” are listed free of charge. Priority is given to events New York Anniversaries in Modern Ukrainian History: UPA at 75, advertised in The Ukrainian Weekly. However, we also welcome submissions Akcja Wisla at 70 and UPA’s Great Raid at 70,” Shevchenko from all our readers. Items will be published at the discretion of the editors Scientific Society, 212-254-5130 and as space allows. Please send e-mail to [email protected].

UWC anniversary commemorations Save the Date! Save the Date! to conclude with events in Toronto The Taras Shevchenko School of Ukrainian Studies UWC Democracy, Human Rights and Labor David of Greater Washington Kramer; Caritas Ukraine President Andrij TORONTO – Official commemoration of Waskowycz; and Rutgers University profes- in cooperation with the 50th anniversary of the Ukrainian World sor and author Alexander Motyl. Congress (UWC) will conclude with a two- A banquet will be held following the first day program on November 10-11 in Toronto day of the conference on November 10. The The Washington Group that includes an international conference, guest speaker will be acting Minister of commemorative banquet and gala concert. Health of Ukraine Dr. Ulana Suprun. requests the pleasure of your company at the The conference – “UWC at 50 and The two-day program will conclude with Beyond: The Roadmap” – is the sixth and a gala concert on November 11 headlined Washington, DC final in a series that has spanned six coun- by the Ukrainian Bandurist Chorus of tries on four continents and examined the North America under the artistic direction Ukrainian Debutante Ball past accomplishments of the UWC and the of Oleh Mahlay, violin virtuoso Vasyl Ukrainian diaspora while developing a Popadiuk and the Papa Duke Band, and roadmap for the future. mezzo-soprano Stephania Romaniuk. Saturday, January 20, 2018 A distinguished speakers’ roster is being The conference and banquet will be held featured, including UWC President Eugene at the Old Mill Toronto, 21 Old Mill Road. Omni Shoreham Hotel Czolij; UWC Vice-President and former The concert venue is Church on the 2500 Calvert Street, NW president of the Australian Federation of Queensway, 1536 The Queensway. Ukrainian Organizations Michael Moravski; Detailed information, including updates Washington, DC 20008 former UWC President Yuri Shymko; global on the conference program, how to register affairs analyst Michael Bociurkiw; the and purchase tickets, is available at http:// Announcing our 2018 Debutantes: director of the International Institute for www.ukrainianworldcongress.org/index. Education, Culture and Diaspora Relations, php/id/803 or by calling the UWC head Alexandra Maria Danylyszyn Lviv Polytechnic National University, Dr. office at 416-323-3020. Odessa Sophia Howera Iryna Kluchkovska; Canada-Ukraine The UWC is the international coordinat- Bozhena Krystyna Anna Kulchyckyj Chamber of Commerce President Zenon ing body for Ukrainian communities in the Lena Andrea Mojsiak Potichnyj; Ukrainian Canadian Congress diaspora representing the interests of over Sofia Julianna Piazza President Paul Grod; American Foreign 20 million Ukrainians. The UWC has a net- Julia Anna Vaichekauskas Policy Council President Herman Pirchner; work of member organizations and ties Oksana Elizabeth Vickers former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for with Ukrainians in 53 countries. Katya Elizabeth Yearout

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Thursday, October 26 WASHINGTON – Johns Hopkins SAIS European and Eurasian Studies Program presents “Lost Kingdom: The Quest for Empire and the Making of the Russian Nation from 1470 to the Present,” a book talk and reception with Prof. Serhii Plokhy of Harvard University at 6-7:30 p.m. in the Rome Auditorium, 1619 Massachusetts Ave. NW. The event is co- sponsored by The Washington Group Cultural Fund. Admission is free; there is limited seating. RSVP is required by log- ging on to: http://lostkingdom.event- brite.com. Please note: A government- issued ID is required for entry into the building. Saturday, November 4 NEW YORK: At 7 p.m., author Serhii Plokhy will present his latest book, “Lost Kingdom: The Quest for Empire and the Making of the Russian Nation; From 1470 to the Present” (2017, Basic). Russia’s illegal annexation of Crimea and attempt to seize another portion of Ukraine are the latest iterations of a cen- turies-long effort to expand Russian boundaries. An authoritative and master- ful account of Russian nationalism, “Lost Kingdom” chronicles the story behind Russia’s belligerent empire-building quest. Admission (includes light recep- tion) is $15; $10 for members and seniors; $5 for students. The Ukrainian Museum is located at 222 E. Sixth St.; telephone, 212-228-0110; website, www. ukrainianmuseum.org. PRESTO, Pa.: The Ukrainian Technological Society of Pittsburgh will hold its 47th annual dinner-dance on at The Club at Nevillewood, 1000 Nevillewood Drive, Presto, PA 15142 beginning at 6 p.m. Former Minister Natalie A. Jaresko will be presented the Ukrainian of the Year Award for her over 25 years of management and business experience in relation to Ukraine. For reservations at $75 per person, please call 412-835-8714 or e-mail nckotow2@ gmail.com by October 25.

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