1NS1DE: 9 Kharkiv residents speak their minds on elections - page 3. 9 Baiul, Petrenko steal the show - page 9. ^ Photo report on President Kravchuks visit to the U.S. - centerfold. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY Published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., a fraternal non-profit association vol. LXII No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 50 cents Kravchuk denies report of linkage Kravchuk and Clinton solidify new era of relations between nukes transfer, gas supply Ukraine secures S700 million in aid by Marta Kolomayets way of settling the problems that both Ukraine and Belarus have with Russia. "1 NEW YORK - President Leonid said 1 would have the United States Kravchuk denied reports which suggested explore two or three options to see if we that Ukraine would stop transporting its could find some way to avert an even nuclear warheads to Russia if the northern worse crisis," the president said. neighbor cut off Ukraine's natural gas "We have never terminated our talks supply. He spoke during a news confer– ence on Monday morning, March 7, with Russia on gas deliveries; they are wrapping up his official visit to the U.S.. ongoing. But it is not a problem of nego– tiations. Ukraine has no hard currency to "1 have never linked any of Ukraine's pay for its natural gas. We could have economic difficulties with the transfer of made money by selling our products to nuclear weapons. This was discussed at Russia, products such as mainline loco- the White House and at a press confer– motives, pipes, machinery, but this is not ence with President Clinton. We will con– possible because Russian companies can- tinue to fulfill our nuclear commitments," not pay; they have no hard currency he told reporters at the Plaza Hotel, locat– either. We also have a problem selling to ed on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue. the West because we are not given any Mr. Kravchuk added that the first quotas to sell our products. So, its a trainload of 60 nuclear warheads was dead-end proposition currently," he said. already on its way to Russia; 1TAR- Ukraine owes Gazprom about 1.5 tril– TASS reported on March 6 that the cargo lion rubles (S900 million) and has cut had already arrived in Russia. supplies by a total of 130 million cubic As The Weekly was going to press, meters a day since last week, it had pre– Russia's gas giant, Gazprom, announced viously been pumping more than 200 it would suspend a gradual cut-off, pend– million cubic meters a day, supplying ing talks between Ukraine and Russia, Ukraine with 60 percent of its gas needs, scheduled to begin Thursday, March 10. Presidents Leonid Kravchuk and Bill Clinton shake hands after signing a series reported Reuters. of economic treaties. President Kravchuk underlined the seri– Turkmenistan, Ukraine's other main ous nature of the problem during his visit to supplier, cut off shipments on February by Khristina Lew Signaling the beginning of a new era the United States, discussing Ukraine's in U.S.-Ukrainian relations, President 20, because of non-payment on a debt of WASHINGTON - Ukrainian economic woes with President Bill Clinton. S700 million. Bill Clinton announced on March 4 dur– President Leonid Kravchuk, accompanied "1 told the president that the cutdown And, as President Kravchuk was ing a joint press conference at the White by a delegation that included Olympic of gas deliveries may lead to tensions in returning home to Kyyiv, Russian gov– House that the United States would gold medalists Oksana Baiul and viktor the economy and social cataclysms and ernment officials accused Ukraine of expand its assistance package to Ukraine Petrenko, arrived in the United States on that may, 1 repeat, may influence disar– siphoning up to 25 percent of Russian to S700 million through 1995. mament," he said. March 3 to seek U.S. assistance for Mr. Clinton said he would try to find a (Continued on page 20) Ukraine's beleaguered economy. Economic assistance in a departure from U.S. policy that centered almost exclusively on Ukraine's nuclear issue, the Ukrainian president's President opens second official visit to Washington on March 3-5 focused on bilateral economic Consulate General cooperation, bolstered by the signing of a Joint Statement on the Development of in New York City U.S.-Ukrainian Friendship and Partnership and treaties on Bilateral by Marta Kolomayets investment and Avoidance of Double Taxation. The two countries also negotiat– NEW YORK - Calling it "an event ed a Joint Statement on Economic and of great significance," President Leonid Commercial Cooperation and agreed to Kravchuk officially opened Ukraine's establish a special Bilateral Commission first Consulate General in North on Trade and investment, chaired by the America, located in New York's Turtle U.S. Department of Commerce and the Bay Gardens Historic District, on Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Economic Saturday afternoon, March 5, to the Relations. applause of scores of Ukrainian The United States also extended American community activists who Generalized System of Preference (GSP) made the idea a reality. status to Ukraine, which provides Ukraine "The fact that a Consulate General of duty-free access into the U.S. market for Ukraine opened in the largest American 4,400 products, pledged support for city shows that our country is beginning Ukraine's membership to the General to take on a key role in international rela– Agreement on Tariffs and Trade (GATT), tions," said Mr. Kravchuk, sharing a and promised to exercise leadership with– glass of champagne with Consul General in the Group of 7 industrial states and viktor Kryzhanivsky. international financial institutions to Roma Hadzewycz "Our Washington discussions with the mobilize additional aid to Ukraine. president and his administration, with "During our talks with President President Leonid Kravchuk snips a blue-and-yel!ow ribbon, officially inaugurating Ukraine's Consulate General in New York City. (Continued on page 9) (Continued on page 10) 2 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11 NEWS ANALYS1S: The state NEWSBB1EFS of Ukraine's Orthodox Church Fuel for warheads exchange begins message to his counterparts in the by Jaroslaw Martyniuk of administrative control of a Church and Commonwealth of independent States WASHINGTON; MOSCOW - The RFEfRL Research institute does not always reflect the real support (C1S), in which he stressed the impor– for a Church in terms of numbers of faith– first stage of the exchange between tance of gaining observer status for the CONCLUSION ful. The second approach considers the Russia and Ukraine of nuclear warheads organization at the United Nations. Mr. degree of public support that a Church for nuclear fuel has begun. On March 4, Kozyrev is trying to orchestrate an effort Another defection in the UOC-KP enjoys, based on some sort of head count during his joint press conference with his On the eve of the Orthodox Christmas to have the European Union and the or a poll of people who actually identify U.S. counterpart, President Leonid Conference on Security and Cooperation on January 5, of this year, five hierarchs with a Church. Using the second Kravchuk announced that the first trans- of the UOC-KP announced they were in Europe (CSCE) recognize the C1S as a approach, critics argue, fails to measure port carrying Ukrainian nuclear warheads regional organization. A further motive changing their allegiance to the UOC– the actual strength of a Church, because left for a dismantling site in Russia. Sixty MP. Stressing that they remain commit– behind this effort was suggested by an such factors as administrative control ІСВМ warheads were loaded on a train address delivered by Russian delegate ted to the idea of an autocephalous and shipped out. in Moscow, viadimir over Church property and the degree of viadimir Shustov at a February CSCE Ukrainian Orthodox Church, the bishops, Petrov, an official of Russia's Nuclear religious fervor are not taken into meeting in vienna. Mr. Shustov claimed led by Metropolitan Antoniy, accused Power Ministry, told reporters on March account. Because of the shortcomings of that Article 52 of the U.N. Charter Metropolitan Filaret, who is widely 2 that a shipment of nuclear fuel had been each approach, both are examined below. allowed regional organizations to take regarded as being the real power behind sent to the energy plant in Chornobyl six action to maintain peace and security, the patriarchal throne of the UOC-KP, of Number of eparchies days before. One hundred and twenty and that there is no need for Russia to abusing power and Church rules and of nuclear fuel elements manufactured at the All three Orthodox Church organiza– seek approval from the CSCE or any failing to secure canonical recognition of Elektrostal plant near Moscow left for tions in Ukraine have made claims as to other international organization. the UOC-KP from the ecumenical patri– Ukraine by rail. (Associated Press, 13 the number of eparchies and parishes (RFEFRL Daily Report) arch of Constantinople. under their jurisdiction. At the UOC-KP RFE7RL Daily Report) Defenders of the UOC-KP maintain that Synod of October 1993, Metropolitan Russia objects to troops in the Crimea Massandra deemed invalid by navy chief the true reason for the recent split is the Antoniy (before his defection to the UOC- thwarted personal ambition of Metropolitan MOSCOW - Russia's military MP) stated that the UOC-KP had 20 KYYiv - According to a March 7 Antoniy, who in 1993 did not win his bid newspaper, Krasnaya Zvezda, published eparchies, more than 2,000 parishes and item in the Financial Times, Admiral to be elected patriarch of the UOC-KP. in 19 an article in its March 1 issue, contend– 1,600 priests. The UAOC reported that volodymyr Bezkorovainy, commander any event, Metropolitan volodymyr ing that Ukraine is moving army units as of November 10, 1993, its five bishops of Ukraine's navy,^has repudiated provi– (Sobodan) of the UOC-MP acknowledged comprising recruits from western administered 12 eparchies, 800 parishes sions of last September's Massandra in a recent interview that the situation was 20 Ukraine into the Crimea. The item and 300 priests. The Service Orthodoxe agreement suggesting transfer of Black becoming increasingly complicated. "We implies that Kyyiv is contemplating the de Presse reported that the UOC-MP, Sea Fleet control in exchange for debt are ready for compromise and reconcilia– use of force against separatists in the under Metropolitan volodymyr (Sobodan) relief. Admiral Bezkorovainy also tion... We will do everything (to help! the area. The region's pro-Russian presi– with 5,500 parishes, was the Church "to demanded that the two sides revert to the Ukrainian Church find a way to indepen– dent-elect Yuriy Meshkov, has allegedly which the great majority of Orthodox prior Yalta agreement, signed in 1992, dence " he concluded.14 21 also called for the removal of all believers in Ukraine remain loyal." it under which the fleet would be divided would appear, on the basis of these claims, Ukrainian troops. Russia's military is Current situation by the end of 1995, without reference to that the UOC-MP is in fact the largest and under criticism by the Baltic states and any economic component. The issue was Moldova, among others, for balking at While it is still too early to assess the the most popular Church in Ukraine. broached by indications that Russia impact of the recent defection of the terms for withdrawal of its troops from Support gauged in surveys would use Ukraine's debt for gas and oil these countries. (RFE7RL Daily Report) UOC-KP hierarchs, it is possible that the supplies as leverage in the matter. Church's authority has been somewhat Results of a survey carried out by the (Financial Times, RFE7RL Daily Report) Russia continues recruitment in Moldova undermined as a result. Sources close to RFE7RL Research institute's Department the Kyyiv patriarch claim the opposite: of Media and Opinion Research (MOR) Russia's peacekeeping posture expands MOSCOW - in a March 4 interview the defection of Metropolitan Antoniy in five predominantly Orthodox urban with Krasnaya Zvezda, Lt. Gen. MOSCOW - The interfax news and his supporters actually did more areas in Ukraine in the fall of 1992 con– Aleksandr Lebed, commander of the 14th agency reported on March 4 that Russian good than harm, they argue, because it tradict this claim, however. The survey cleansed the Church of some overly Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev sent a (Continued on page 7) 13 showed that a very substantial majority ambitious and unsavory personalities. of respondents (72 percent) who consid– in any case, the main struggle within the ered themselves Orthodox identified with Ukrainian Orthodox Church remains the UOC-KP; 20 percent considered Moscow gas talks complicated by between the supporters of the Kyyiv and themselves Russian Orthodox Church; Moscow Patriarchates. and only 8 percent identified with the The other divisions are essentially due UOC-MP.22 it is important to note that Ukraine's debts, Russia's demands to differences between hierarchs with JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - As Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister valentyn strong personalities and reflect an ongo– (Continued on page 8) and Russian officials prepared for talks on Landyk arrived in Moscow with the ing power struggle within the Church. March 10 over Ukraine's S900 million gas The disputes have certainly fostered the ,3Nezavisimost, January 5. Ukrainian delegation on March 10 to impression of serious divisions within l4Reuters, January 5. debt, izvestiya quoted valeriy Remizov, a determine concrete terms for settlement UOC-KP. This image has been aggravat– ^Based on author's conversation with board member of Gazprom, Russia's gas of the increasingly acrimonious debate ed by the generally unfriendly press cov– Professor Arkadiy Zhukovsky, who attended monopoly, as saying that if the negotia– over energy. erage of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, a mid-January 1994 conference in Kyyiv on tions did not succeed in producing a satis– Turkmenistan had cut off supplies to which tends to focus on conflicts and Petro Mohyla, the 17th century Orthodox factory arrangement, the firm would have Church reformer and founder of the Kyyian Ukraine in late February, but Kyyiv man- divisions within its ranks.16 to appeal "to an international court." Collegium. The conference was sponsored by aged to get the spigots back on with an The picture is further confused by mis- the UOC-KP. As of March 9, Gazprom was continu– offer to pay 80 percent of its debt with leading interpretations of the actual sup- ,6vasiliy Anisimov of Nezavisimost, writ– ing to supply Ukraine with natural gas, but commodities. Russia has since rejected port for the various branches of the ing on Church issues throughout October at a reduced rate of 40 million cubic meters Orthodox Church in Ukraine that have 1993, referred to the UOC-KP Synod and the of gas daily (down from over 200 million). (Continued on page 23) been repeatedly cited by the press. The election of its patriarch as a meeting of a French Service Orthodoxe de Presse, for group of "laundered Filaretites." He ended example, stated in its bulletin that "the his series on Church matters with a sarcastic vast majority of the Orthodox in Ukraine piece about the failure of the post-synod ban– FOUNDED 1933 17 quet to take place. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY identify with the Moscow Patriarchate." !7 The view that the mainstream of the Service Orthodoxe de Presse (Sceaux, France), December 1993. The publication An English-language newspaper published by the Ukrainian National Association inc., Orthodox Church faithful is actually loyal presumably based this statement on the num– a non-profit association, at 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. 07302. to the Moscow Patriarchate has virtually ber of eparchies and parish churches that the Second-class postage paid at Jersey City, N.J. 07302. become as indisputable as an article of UOC-MP had under its control. (lSSN - 0273-9348) faith, having been disseminated by the 18Reuters, January 5. Western media over the past year.18 '9Respublika (an independent Ukrainian Yearly subscription rate: S20; for UNA members - S10. The absence of reliable statistics on information agency), October 29, 1993. Also published by the UNA: Svoboda, a Ukrainian-language daily newspaper. 2^Noosfera (the bulletin of the Kyyiv the extent of support by the faithful in The Weekly and Svoboda: UNA: Ukraine has made it difficult to judge Patriarchate of the Ukrainian Autocephalous (201)451-2200 Orthodox Church), November 1993. (201)434-0237,-0807,-3036 objectively how deep the divisions are 21 within the Ukrainian Orthodox Church. Service Orthodoxe de Presse, No. 23, Postmaster, send address Editor-in-chief: Roma Hadzewycz Generally, two approaches to measuring October 25, 1993. 22The October 1993 MOR survey, designed changes to: Associate editor: Marta Kolomayets the support for a given Church are possi– to study media and radio listening patterns in The Ukrainian Weekly Assistant editor: Khristina Lew ble: first, the number of eparchies, parish five urban areas of Ukraine (Dnipropetrovske, P.O. Box 346 Staff writers7editors: Roman Woronowycz (Kyyiv) Churches and priests that a Church con– Kyyiv, Kharkiv, Odessa and vinnytsia) where Jersey City, N.J. 07303 Andrij Kudla Wynnyckyj trols; second, the number of faithful who the Orthodox faith is predominant, was carried actually identify with a Church. out by the Kyyiv international institute of The Ukrainian Weekly, March 13,1994, No. 11, vol. LXH Both approaches have their drawbacks. Sociology. For further details, see Martyniuk, Copyright (g) 1994 The Ukrainian Weekly The first approach focuses on the extent "Religious Preferences..." No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 з ELECTlON '94: Ukraine's second largest city, Kharkiv, speaks out by Roman Woronowycz second largest square in the world after in each district. However, with an aver– A journalist who escorted us through Kyyiv Press Bureau Tiananmen Square in the People's age of 20 candidates in each municipal the city said the democrats have little Republic of China, we grabbed Tamara district, a large number would be elimi– support here, viadyslav Pronenko, 33, KHARKiv - Ukraine's second largest vinnikova, 39, from under the huge, nated, leaving voters to choose from two works for Ukrainian Radio Liberty. He city, founded as a fortified Kozak settle– snow-covered figure of viadimir Lenin they might have no stomach for. Mr. explained that back in 1990 the democ– ment in 1655, sprawls along the conflu– and headed for the warmth of Hotel Shcherbyn said he did not foresee a rats had compromised themselves. ence of three rivers, the Kharkiv, the Moscow located nearby. majority turnout in the second round that "Ukrainian extremist nationalism was too Lopan and the Udy in the Slobidska The Ukrainian of Belarusian descent, would legitimatize the results, in the end, evident and not right for the time," he region of eastern Ukraine, it is also who works as an English translator, the old Parliament would be reconvened said. "Nobody trusts them here today." Ukraine's second largest industrial area denounced the Parliament - which seems until new elections were scheduled. On the other hand, he said, the commu– after Donetske. More than half of to have become a leading pastime in this We asked the deputy if he was playing nists are taking advantage of the power Kharkiv's 1.55 million inhabitants are country. She said the deputies haven't a the apathy card as his ticket back into vacuum in local politics and "infiltrating Ukrainian. Due to intensive Russification clue as to the meaning of democracy, "if Parliament. Mr. Shcherbyn answered, Kharkiv." few speak the language, however. Another person said she trusts none of From 1920 until 1934, Kharkiv was the politicians. "1 do not think there is the first capital of the Ukrainian SSR. "l do not think there is anybody who can anybody who can change life today," said Today, the city is Ukraine's machine- Svetlana Klybanova. "We wanted to trust building and metal-working center and a change life today." our leaders. We wanted a new Ukraine. leader in chemical manufacturing, its They have not done a thing for us." industrial growth stimulated by its loca– — Svetlana Klybanova Others in this city echoed remarks that tion at the crossroads between Moscow the old Parliament will return and that and the Black Sea and between the President Leonid Kravchuk is playing it Caucasus and Kyyiv. they knew, this country wouldn't be "Why would 1 want to return? The old to his advantage like the chess expert he Kharkiv is also well-known for its cul– destroyed," said Ms. vinnikova. "Deputies Parliament will have no authority. The is. "The Parliament will remain frozen tural life. Theaters and churches dot the say they will create a new economic model ones who wield power today are the until a crisis hits," said 44-year-old poet cityscape, among them the old Kozak by mixing socialism and capitalism," she industrialists with money." Leonid Toma. "Meanwhile, the president Cathedral of the Holy Protectress, built in went on, "but it doesn't seem to be work– valeriy Meshcheriakov, a deputy who will gain power. His visit to the United 1689, and the Kharkiv Ukrainian Drama ing, and 1 do not think anything will is running for re-election, said he belongs States has already enhanced his stature." Theatre of Taras Shevchenko, established change for the better." to the HrynioWKuchma inter-Regional At the Berezil Theater, another place we in 1935 after the Berezil Theatre and She said the parliamentarians need to Bloc of Reforms. At a press conference used as a haven from the elements, Mykola director Les Kurbas were suppressed. have a better sense of accountability to the we attended to escape from the snow, he Yaremkiv, director of the theater, told us We found it difficult to get a focused people. added, "1 do not think the elections will the problem was the economy, "if the econ– picture of street life when we visited in One such deputy, volodymyr take place. І think that Kravchuk is not omy worked at all, the disagreements early March due to blizzard conditions in Shcherbyn, who would have faced re-elec– interested in a new Parliament, if a new between the deputies would be less severe." the area and more than a foot of newly fall- tion in March, said he is not running. Mr. Parliament is not voted into power in His partner, Anatoliy Starodub, director en snow on the ground. Mostly we traveled Shcherbyn, who called himself a democrat, March, the Kravchuk7Pliushch power of the Kurbas Center and Ms. by van through the city, where cars often left us with the impression he thought he center will remain through 1995." Klybanova's mate, said he does not care slid backward down hilly and unplowed could retain his seat without re-election. He said he is "sick of Pliushch and his for any of the politicians and has no incli– thoroughfares. Understandably, the people He explained that, with 419 registered manhandling of the Parliament; his turn– nation to vote. "We have no time for any– on the street were more intent on arriving candidates in the 26 Kharkiv electoral ing off the microphone" when someone thing. Every morning we get up thinking at their destinations than on speaking with districts, no single candidate would get presents a viewpoint contrary to his. Mr. about how we will breathe today; we need a foreign journalist whose broken Russian the required 50 percent of the vote Meshchesiakov also said the people will to find affordable food, something for the they could barely understand. required for victory. This would force a continue to suffer as a result of continued kids. We overwhelmingly worry about However, in independence Square, the run-off between the top two vote-getters economic stagnation. that and have little time for anything else."

Bishops conclude weeklong Synod European Commission increases Press Office, Archeparchy of Lviv Martyniak, bishop of Ukrainian Greek- Catholics in Poland and general secretary Lviv - The second Synod of Bishops of the Synod, "it is impossible for us to technical assistance to Ukraine of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church publicize many of the decisions of the by Christine Medycky working in the banking and insurance held on the territory of independent Synod before they are presented to the Special to The Ukrainian Weekly sectors. The EU plans to assist in the Ukraine concluded its weeklong, inten– Holy See for review, but 1 can say that establishment of the Ukrainian sive working sessions on February 27 BRUSSELS - The European the issues were predominantly of a pas– Finance and Banking School and the with a divine liturgy in the Cathedral of Commission has announced the sign– toral nature - how to better meet the Ukrainian Training School at the St. George. ing of a series of technical assistance needs of our faithful." Kyyiv State University of Economics. The primate of the Ukrainian Greek- projects designed to assist Ukraine in The hoped-for visit of Pope John The contact was awarded to the Catholic Church, Cardinal Myroslav ivan developing suitable structures for a Paul 11 to Ukraine was among the first European Savings Bank Group. Lubachivsky, led the 29 bishops of the market economy. These projects proposals discussed. Recognizing the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in amount to over 16 million ECUs and Ameliorating the fuel supply great desire of Catholics in Ukraine to prayer for :he Ukrainian Church and will be funded from the European have the holy father visit their country, The Ukrainian economy has suf– nation. Union's TAC1S program. the bishops of the Ukrainian Greek- fered greatly from skyrocketing They were joined by the apostolic Catholic Church resolved to do all improving food distribution increases in Russian gas and oil prices, nuncio to Ukraine, Archbishop Antonio within their power to bring this wish to as well as the disruption of energy Franco, as well as representatives of The EU will help to commercialize reality. supplies from Turkmenistan in 1992. some of the many confessions of "Agrotekhnopark" food chain in the Other issues raised and discussed Simon Petroleum Technology and Ukraine, including the Roman Catholic Lviv region, by providing advice on during the weeklong session included: Tecnicas Reunidas will aid Ukraine in Church and the three Orthodox Churches general modern business principles, , meeting the needs of Ukrainian developing its domestic energy who joined the bishops for lunch follow– organizing contract farming, introduc– , Greek-Catholic faithful in the entire resources, improving its infrastructure, ing divine liturgy. ing a farm advisory service and help– independent Ukraine and in the coun– ;an d establishing a fiscal framework Present were Archbishop Metropolitan ing improve processing techniques in ; tries of the former Soviet Union; the and efficient management techniques. Marian Jaworski and Auxiliary Bishop order to retain maximum nutrients in need for new eparchies and exarchates Markian Trofumiak of Roman Catholic food products. The contractor is Streamlining administration in these areas; potential candidates for Church; Bishop Andriy Horak of the vakakis international SA (Greece). these eparchies and exarchates; the Coopers and Lybrand will continue Ukrainian Orthodox Church - Kyyiv The EU will also aid the Ukrainian j statues of the Synod of Bishops of the its "European Expertise Service," Patriarchate; Bishop Petro Petrus of the Transport Corp. to improve domestic Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church and which focuses on encouraging macro- Ukrainian Autocephalous Orthodox revision and standardization of liturgi– and international foodstuff transporta– economic reform, institution-building Church; Bishop Augustyn Markevych of cal practices. tion. Suffering from an inefficient and ;an d economic restructuring through the Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the outdated transportation system, Ukraine 1 The projects of the patriarchal cathe– the public authorities. Moscow Patriarchate and Archmandrite needs to develop a computerized coor– dral in Kyyiv and the establishment of Nathan of the Armenian Church. dinating system for road and rail traffic Defense conversion the Lviv Theological Academy were The assembly listened to Cardinal and a system for integrating border traf– noted in a resolution that pleged wide- The EU will support the institute of Lubachivsky as he read the "Statement of fic into the national transport system. spread support from the Ukrainian Automation (Kyyiv) in its transition the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian from producing military hardware to Greek-Catholic hierarchy, clergy and Banking and insurance training Greek-Catholic Church to the Ukrainian faithful. producing agricultural and food-pro– People.'1 (A full text of the address The Synod also approved initial pro– To establish a secure investment (cessin g equipment. A consortium of appears on page 4.) posals for the celebrations in 1996 of the environment, Ukraine needs to devel– jEuropea n companies will be involved "This Synod was predominantly of a op proper training for individuals іi n this conversion project. pastoral nature," explained Bishop ivan (Continued on page 4) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11 FOR THE RECORD: Synod of Bishops statement to the Ukrainian people Following is the text of the Statement God and the Law of our Holy Church so represent an important and inseparable our state, and we wish to assure that, of the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian that we all can live in truth and God's part of the entire Ukrainian people. most importantly now, we pray and work Greek-Catholic Church to the Ukrainian piety. Before us stands the great task of We also greeted, during our Synod, for our people and at the same time we People. The English-language transla– building a new state upon the ruins of representatives of the clergy of our call upon all the sons and daughters of tion was provided by the Press Office of atheistic communism. May the motto Orthodox brethren as well as representa– the Ukrainian people not to fall into apa– the Archeparchy of Lviv. "For a Christian Ukraine" always be tives of the various confessions of thy and despair, but to fulfill their funda– before eyes, because our nation was born Ukraine. We again wish to declare that mental responsibility as citizens in regard Honorable Fathers, Monks and Nuns, Christian and should remain so forever. we want to live in the spirit of Christian to the elections in March and declare all God-loving faithful of the Particular love, concordance and peace. their citizenship with their vote. ill Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in We turn primarily to you, representa– At the same time, we call upon the Ukraine and throughout the world: We would like to assure you, dear tives of the Orthodox Church, with words people of Ukraine to work for the better– Peace in the Lord and our episcopal Brothers and Sisters, that issues which of encouragement: for our efforts ment of our nation. Only through prayer blessing upon you! are very dear to all our hearts, such as the towards Christian unity to be successful, and honorable work can we build a better І strengthening of the organization of the all the bishops, clergy, monastics and future. Honor and work is the obligation Synod of our Church; confirmation of faithful must take part. This in accor– of every citizen of Ukraine: the president, Through the history of our salvation jurisdiction on the entire territory of dance with the indications given to us by ministers, professors, engineers, doctors, we know that God chose from among the Ukraine; recognition of the Kyyiv– the Holy Church. May no one be left by journalists, tradesmen, laborers or farm– nations in a special way the people of Halych Patriarchate; solemn and worthy the sidelines in this work for whatever ers. if we apply ourselves to responsible israel; that these people lost their free– commemoration of the 50th anniversary reason. Without exception, we are all work for the spiritual and material life of dom to the Egyptians and that God freed of the death of the Servant of God called to pray with the words of our litur– Ukraine, surely better times will come. them from this slavery through the Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky; as well gy "for the good of God's Holy Churches We turn to the sons and daughters of prophet Moses, who for 40 years led as the 400th anniversary of the Union of and for the unity of all." We must all the Ukrainian Eastern and Western dias– them through the desert until Joshua then Brest and the 350th anniversary of the beseech God to "stop the disunity of the poras. We are all children of one Church led them to the promised land. Union of Uzhhorod, were diligently Churches." Church unity is one of the and one nation, and we wish to assure This was a difficult time in the history reviewed during our synodal discussions. "accomplished gifts which descend from you that your spiritual protection is for us of israel. Freed from the yoke of Egypt, All our meetings, though primarily of the Father of Light," for this is what a clear responsibility. We hope that these the first feelings were joy and even a structural character, had firstly a pas– Christ wishes - that we all be one in the children of the Ukrainian diaspora, who euphoria. But when it came time to suffer toral purpose in agreement with the prin– image of the Holy Trinity. have such a possibility, will come to the through difficult days, they fthe ciple that the greatest law is the salvation The strength of atheism, secularism and aid of the Church and people of Ukraine. israelitesl began complaining, making of souls. We, as your shepherds, have lack of religion increased the disagreement With these thoughts, we call upon the accusations and even turning away from renewed our love for the Triune God; for between the Churches, which brought entire Ukrainian people with the words the faith and protestations against the liv– Christ's Church and the vicar of Christ great damage to Christ's Faith in Ukraine. of Christ: "1 have defeated the world! ing God. And what then did God do? He here on earth, Pope John Paul H, to We believe and pray that the movement (John: 16,33)" if we truly, unitedly and called Moses to Him and gave Moses the whom we pledge our faithfulness, devo– towards Christian unity, joint efforts to uniformly will work together and bear Ten Commandments which are the basis tion and love. renew full unity between Catholics and witness to Christ's Gospel in Ukraine, of the faith of the israelites and our faith, On the occasion of this, our Synod, we Orthodox, and the search for a general then we are convinced that the Lord God, and upon which He forged a new union wish to declare that our highest priority healing in the separation of our dear who knows about our prayer and work with His people. today is to develop the broadest possible Kyyivan Church will be a deep, convinc– will grant a Patriarchate for the Ukrainian 11 pastoral work not only here in Western ing witness to the strength of the Gospel of Greek-Catholic Church, which we all so Ukraine but across all the wide country Our Lord Jesus Christ and an unresisting greatly await and desire. Dear Brothers and Sisters! When look– of our fatherland. means of spreading the Good News - ing back upon our history, we find many evangelizing among our Ukrainian people vi Realizing this priority of a proper pas– similarities between the israelites and the who are thirsty for Christ after so many toral path and work, our Synod has Through the prayer of the Servant of plight of our Ukrainian people. years of spiritual drought, in this way we decided that we should call a Patriarchal God Metropolitan Andrey we call to the Over 1 ,OOO years ago, we accepted all, Orthodox and Catholics, will give joint Sobor on the occasion of the 400th Lord: Christianity as one people. God gave us witness in the answer to God's prayer anniversary of the Union of Brest and the "We ask you, King of the Heavens, many years of glory and good fortune. "may the all be one so that the world will 350th anniversary of the Union of Spirit of truth, love and fairness; to You we Then came times of misfortune, division believe." (John: 17,21) Uzhhorod. The Sobor, which will corn- lift up our prayer! Warm and enlighten our and difficulty in which we remained until prise bishops, priests, male and female minds and hearts; show us the right path in not long ago. it is true that during these monastic orders, and representatives of our work for the good of our people; bless years of misfortune, there were sparkling the faithful, will focus on the pastoral We believe that because of the 50th our labors and give us brotherly unity in all moments of re-birth. But foreign occupa– needs of Ukraine. anniversary of the death of the Servant of our efforts for the prosperity of our father- tion and slavery oppressed us until only God Metropolitan Andrei tSheptytskyL land and people and for the renaissance of We encourage representatives of the recently. God recognized the faithfulness the Ukrainian people will familiarize Christ's Church in Ukraine." clergy here in Ukraine and in the world to and love among our people and, regard- themselves with the ecumenical writings May the Blessed virgin Mary, focus upon these questions: How are we less of our sinfulness and weakness, gave and activities of the great metropolitan Protectress of Ukraine, be our representa– to extend our pastoral work? How are we us in this century two men7prophets - the who for his entire life was devoted to the tive before the See of the Most High and to adapt to our contemporary situation, Servant of God Metropolitan Andrey idea of the unity of Christianity and was a may the Truine God - the Father, Son the directives of the Roman pontiff in our Sheptytsky and Patriarch Josyf Slipyj, herald for the unity of Christ's Churches. and Holy Spirit - bless our devoted work evangelization and spreading of the Good who led our people for over 80 years To this work we call everyone: bishops, for the glory of God, Christ's Church and News throughout Ukraine? How are we through the desert of searching for a free, clergy, monks and sisters, and faithful. the entire Ukrainian people. promised-Church and land. to fulfill the social teachings of the Church? How are we to stand in defense Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ! May the blessing of Our Lord Jesus As the Old Testament's Moses was We know that Ukraine today is living Christ and the love of God the Father and unable to see the fruits of his attempts - of human rights? How are we to strength- en the unity between the eparchies in through difficult times. There exists a the communion of the Holy Spirit be these were harvested by Joshua - so too political, economical and social crisis in with you all! Amen. in the history of our Church, freedom has Ukraine and the Church in the fdiasporaj arrived in the times of his successor who world?; How to chatechize our people, keeping in mind the words of Christ "so returned three years ago to his See of St. which bishops, clergymen, monks, sisters George in Lviv. that they may all be one," (John 17, 21). it is our desire that there be one Church in Bishops conclude ... and laypeople of the Ukrainian Greek- Great joy reigned - even euphoria - Ukraine in inseparable unity with the uni– (Continued from page 3) Catholic Church will take part. The Sobor we rejoiced and were gladdened that the versal Church under the direction of the will focus on the pastoral situation in vari– Church became free; that the Ukrainian Union of Brest and the Union of holy father, the Roman pontiff. ous regions of Ukraine at the dawn of the people gained their freedom and indepen– Uzhhorod, and the commemoration in third millennium of Christianity. dence. We perhaps did not realize how iv 1994 of the 50th anniversary of the death difficult it would be for these same peo– of the Servant of God Metropolitan The Synod fathers paid special atten– ple to live righteously and freely after so in a special way, we are gladdened Andrey Sheptytsky. tion to the situation of Ukrainian Greek- many centuries of slavery. that during the Synod we greeted and "Regarding the celebrations of the Catholic faithful in Bosnia, where Greek- Perhaps often the thoughts of the pro– prayed together with representatives of Union of Brest and the Union of Catholic faithful are suffering physically testors against Moses crept among us: the Roman Catholic hierarchy, it is Uzhhorod, the Synod would like these as a result of the war and in Romania, "We will not come! isn't it enough that important that the people of God see that celebrations to have an ecumenical char– where the faithfuls' pastoral needs are you have brought us out of the fertile within one Catholic Church there exists acter," explained Bishop Martyniak. not fulfilled. land of Egypt to kill us here in the diversity; and that this diversity, in accor– "The Synod plans to have many educa– Finally, the Synod made preparations wilderness? Do you also have to lord dance with the teachings of the Second tional conferences which will present the for the commemoration of 1994 as "The over us? You certainly have not brought vatican Council, in no way contradicts true histories of these moments in our Year of the Family." Special emphasis us into a fertile land or given us fields the unity of Christ's Church. history. Unfortunately, this period of our will be placed on programs that will and vineyards as our possessions, and it is also important that the Ukrainian history has been manipulated negatively address the situation of the family in now you are trying to deceive us. We people of God sees us together as we pray and it should be presented in a positive Ukraine. "Many families are broken and will not come!" (NU 16, 12-14). and work; that we are one Church though way." there is a lack of respect for the lives of And so we, the bishops of the we belong to different rites; that we wish in its statement to the Ukrainian peo– children, especially of the unborn child. Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church in to fight against the prejudices of the past ple, the Synod of Bishops of the Ukrainian This situation will be of primary impor– Ukraine, gathered for our second Synod and build a better spiritual and material Greek-Catholic Church decided to con– tance to our Church in this year," Bishop in Lviv, remind our faithful of the Law of life for the faithful entrusted to us who vene a Patriarchal Sobor fCouncilj in Martyniak concluded. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 1 з, 1994 5

Harvard University announces Demjanjuk wins another round Ukrainian Summer institute JERSEY C1TY, N.J. - The full 6th denaturalizing Mr. Demjanjuk, 73. U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in in December of last year, the depart– CAMBRIDGE, Mass. - The The Ukrainian Summer institute's Cincinnati has refused to reconsider a ment had asked the Cleveland judge to Ukrainian Research institute, in conjunc– course offerings are enriched by a calen– ruling by the court's three-judge panel reopen the denaturalization case against dar of special events. The program for tion with the Harvard University that had overturned the 1987 extradi– Mr. Demjanjuk and to hear new evi– 1994 will include contemporary Summer School, has announced that the tion of John Demjanjuk. That reversal dence in the case which points to Mr. Ukrainian films, a participatory theater 24th annual Harvard Ukrainian Summer had come after the court found the Demjanjuk's service at Nazi camps workshop, guest lectures by prominent institute will be held June 27 through U.S. government had committed fraud other than the Treblinka death camp. faculty and guests, and roundtable dis– August 19. The intensive eight-week pro- in the Demjanjuk case by withholding "We want there to be no doubt in cussions on current events in Ukraine. gram offers accredited university instruc– evidence from the defense. any reasonable person's mind that Mr. The Harvard Ukrainian Summer tion in Ukrainian studies and provides an The Justice Department on December Demjanjuk served in Nazi death camps institute draws a wide range of partici– opportunity for students to meet faculty 30, 1993, had filed an appeal of that and concealed that fact when he pants, including undergraduate, graduate and research associates and become decision. The latest action by the 15- applied to become a U.S. citizen," and continuing education students, govern– familiar with the work of the institute. member 6th Circuit Court, announced Attorney General Janet Reno said in a ment specialists and businesspeople. in A full complement of Ukrainian lan– on February 24, leaves the Justice statement released December 30, 1993. past years, participants have come from all guage courses will be offered this year, Department with 90 days to make a final The Associated Press reported that including: beginning, intermediate (two over the United States and Canada, as well appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court. Mr. Demjanjuk's lawyers have now levels) and advanced Ukrainian. as from Europe, Latin America, Africa and "We'll have to assess the court's filed papers arguing that Judge Battisti Language classes, under the direction of Australia. Last year nine students from action to see whether we will appeal to should reject the U.S. government's Dr. Natalia Pylypiuk, meet for three hours Ukraine participated in the program. the Supreme Court," said a Justice request in light of the 6th Circuit per day, Monday through Friday, and are Applicants to the Harvard Ukrainian Department spokesperson, Carl Stern. Court's finding that government prose– offered for eight credit units each. Summer institute must be at least 19 years The Associated Press reported that Ed cutors had committed fraud. This year, two of Harvard University's of age or have attended one year of col– Nishnic, Mr. Demjanjuk's son-in-law Meanwhile, Neal M. Sher, director tenured faculty in Ukrainian studies will lege. Admission is based on the applicant's and president of the John Demjanjuk of the Justice Department's Nazi-hunt– be teaching in the Summer institute. academic record, a letter of recommenda– Defense Fund, said, "Needless to say, ing unit, the Office of Special Michael S. Flier, Oleksander Potebnia tion and a personal statement. The pro- we're delighted with that ruling." investigations, on February 10 was Professor of Ukrainian Philology at gram is offered for a reduced fee of S1,400 Still pending, however, is a Justice named executive director of the leading Harvard, will teach a linguistics course (the regular Harvard Summer School Department request that U.S. District pro-lsrael lobby, the American israeli on "Modern Ukrainian in Historical tuition for eight units of credit is S2,500.) Judge Frank Battisti reaffirm his ruling Public Affairs Committee (АІРАС). Perspective," and George G. Grabowicz, A limited number of students who Dmytro Chyzhevsky Professor of demonstrate financial need may qualify Ukrainian Literature and director of the for a further fee reduction to S700. Ukrainian Research institute at Harvard, Students who wish to live oncampus may will teach a "Survey of 19th and 20th apply for housing through the Harvard Sheptytsky institute offers new programs Century Ukrainian Literature." Summer School. Full room and board for OTTAWA - Starting September of must have at least one year of university in additional, Prof. Уігко Baley of the the eight-week program costs S2,080. this year, students enrolling for theologi– study beyond grade 13 to be admitted to University of Nevada will teach "20th- Applications for the 1994 summer ses– cal studies at St. Paul University in this program as regular students. Studies century Ukrainian Music and Film," and sion may be obtained by writing to: Canada's capital will have the option to may also be followed on a part-time Prof. David R. Marples of the University Harvard Ukrainian Summer institute, chose between Western (Roman Catholic) basis, and credits accumulated during the of Alberta will teach a course focusing 1583 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge, and Eastern Christian degree programs at summer intensive programs at Mount on political and economic history, titled MA 02138, or by calling (617) 495-7833. the undergraduate level. St. Paul Tabor may also be used toward either the "20th Century Ukraine." Admission decisions are made on a University, with its eminent theological civil or ecclesiastical bachelor of theolo– All non-language classes meet twice rolling basis. Applications are due by faculty, is the first university to offer stu– gy (Eastern Christian studies). weekly for a total of five lecture hours June 1; applications received after this dents this unique choice of programs. The Metropolitan Andrey Sheptytsky and are offered for four credit units. date will be assessed a S25 late fee. Since This is a great boon to Ukrainian institute of Eastern Christian Studies is Participants are required to register for at the number of dormitory rooms is limited Catholics, other Eastern Catholics and an academic unit of the Faculty of least eight credits and may register for as and language class size is restricted, can– Orthodox students who, until now, would Theology of St. Paul University. Because many as 12 credits. didates are advised to apply promptly. have had to enroll in a Western theologi– of this arrangement, students in the cal program, with perhaps a smattering of Western B.Th. program can choose their Eastern offerings among their optional optional courses from the Sheptytsky courses. Now such Eastern Christian stu– institute's Eastern B.Th. offerings. St viads College may close doors dents can enter deeply into their own A strong identification of one's own Eastern tradition, taking three-quarters of by Christopher Guly Redemptorist priests, one a Redemptorist tradition and a fruitful exchange between their course credits in specifically brother. Appointing three Redemptorists Eastern and Western students is expected Eastern subjects and receiving a diploma OTTAWA - in 18 months, a last year to episcopal positions also by university authorities. St. Paul that states they have studied Eastern Ukrainian Canadian landmark could be didn't help, he explained. University rector, Pierre Hurtubise, has relegated to the pages of history. Christian theology. Last March, the Most Rev. Michael repeatedly alluded to the statement by St. viadimir's College, a Ukrainian Bzdel was consecrated archbishop of The first of the programs is a 30-credit Pope John Paul 11 that the Church needs Catholic male residential high school in Winnipeg and metropolitan for Canada. A certificate in Eastern Christian Studies. to "breathe again with two lungs — Roblin, Manitoba, run by the Ukrainian Normally requiring one academic year of former student, Archbishop Bzdel taught Eastern and Western." He added, "That Redemptorists, is faced with a manpower full-time study, this program can also be at St. viad's from 1955 to 1967. The same is what we hope will happen here at St. crisis. The religious congregation, which completed on a part-time basis. Students day, March 9, the Most Rev. Peter Stasiuk Paul University." founded the institution as a minor semi- take 10 undergraduate courses in theolo– was ordained bishop of the Australian nary in 1942, doesn't have enough mem– gy, at least seven of which must be in The undergraduate programs were in exarchate. Also a St. viad's alumnus, bers to run the school. As a result, the Eastern Christian studies. One course planning since 1989. They received final Bishop Stasiuk was promoted from his Redemptorists have told the Archeparchy must be in Scripture, and the remaining approval from the senates of St. Paul 12-year directorship at the school. of Winnipeg they will end their involve– two are optional. University and the University of Ottawa in the summer of 1993. The Coordinating ment with St. viad's by September 1995. Added to that, the Most Rev. Michael This program is ideal for those stu– Committee of the Metropolitan Andrey "We're hoping to find someone to take Wiwchar, Bishop Stasiuk's predecessor at dents who want to update their knowl– Sheptytsky institute of Eastern Christian over," said the Rev. Jdhn Sianchuk, vice- the high school, who had taught and edge in the field, to supplement theologi– Studies is currently preparing proposals provincial superior of the Redemptorists served as director there for 20 years, was cal studies accomplished in purely for master's, licentiate and doctoral pro- in Canada and the United States. The elevated to bishop of the Chicago eparchy. Western settings and for those who can- grams in Eastern Christian theology, it school's advisory board and the Winnipeg "it was imprudent," said the Rev. not take three years to complete a bache– will take a couple of years to receive Parents' Committee are also helping to Sianchuk. "We're now suffering for that." lor of theology degree in Eastern approval and implement these proposals. find other administrators for St. viad's. With limited human resources, the Christian studies. The certificate can also Although a February 25 news release vice-provincial explained that training be completed through repeated atten– When that occurs, however, St. Paul indicated that this year's "low enrollment priests and brothers as teachers is a diffi– dance at the Sheptytsky institute's University will be the first university in of students and ever-increasing opera– cult task. "For us, that's a luxury we Summer intensive Programs at Mount the Western hemisphere to offer Eastern tional financial demands were other fac– can't afford," said the Rev. Sianchuk. Tabor Monastery in California, which are Christian theological programs from the tors that contributed to the decision," the However, he added that Metropolitan held in June and July of each year (this baccalaureate to the doctoral level. With Rev. Sianchuk explained that it's the lack Bzdel, a former provincial superior of the year, June 18-July 16). its imposing library and other research of religious bodies, not cold cash, which Redemptorists' Canadian and American The 90-credit bachelor of theology infrastructure, it is well positioned to has put St. viad's into a crisis situation. Yorkton Province, would "love to see it (Eastern Christian studies) exists in two exhibit leadership in the field. Twenty-four students are enrolled this continue." forms: there is a civil degree, conferred Persons interested in the degree pro- year, which is lower than the usual 35 to ironically intended to train future conjointly with the University of Ottawa, grams of the Metropolitan Andrey 40. priests and brothers, St. viad's has been and the pontifically recognized ecclesias– Sheptytsky institute of Eastern Christian The former teacher and alumnus of the a major employer and school in Roblin, a tical B.Th., which has similar require– Studies at St. Paul University may write 52-year-old school said there are only 33 town not far from the Manitoba- ments, but presumes some additional to: Sheptytsky institute, St. Paul Redemptorists in North America, 11 of Saskatchewan border. Since its inception, training in philosophy. University, 223 Main St., Ottawa, them over the age of 70. St. viad's it has graduated more than 30 priests and The B.Th. (Eastern Christian studies) Ontario, K1S 1C4; telephone, (613) 236^ employs 10 teachers; three are three bishops. is normally a three-year degree. Students 439J fax, (613)782-3026. фШіШк t 6 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11

ANALYSIS THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY A turning point? The Crimea - Europe's next Bosnia? by Taras Kuzio intervene militarily and establish direct in an op-ed article published in The Wall Street Journal on the eve of President presidential rule over the peninsula. The Crimean Tatar autonomous repub– Leonid Kravchuk's U.S. visit, Adrian Karatnycky, executive director of Freedom lic had an autonomous status within the Europe's Next Bosnia? House, argued most appropriately that 'The greatest threat to Ukraine's territorial Russian SFSR until 1954, when it was integrity does not come from instability within (contrary to СІА reports! — it The latter move could trigger the given to Ukraine as a "gift" in celebra– comes from Russia." A Russia that actively supports what Mr. Karatnycky called ingredients for a larger Russian-Ukrainian tion of the 1654 "reunification" of "regional separatist groups" in the Crimea, among other parts of the former Soviet conflict, because Moscow has repeatedly Ukraine and Russia, in 1944-1945 its space, a Russia "where foreign policy is turning assertively anti-Western, where stated that it has a right to intervene in the Tatar population, which had never con– hardline neo-communists and neo-fascists dominate the Parliament." near abroad in defense of Russians. Most stituted a majority, was deported to At the same time, the well-known analyst, author and rights activist urged Western press reports tend to be highly Central Asia on charges of alleged col– President Bill Clinton to make it clear that, in addition to nuclear disarmament, simplistic in their discussion of Crimean laboration with the Nazis. Ukraine's "adherence to democracy and economic reform" is the key — and separatism, suggesting that the peninsula Their place was taken by ethnic the precondition — for a meaningful and fruitful U.S.-Ukrainian relationship. could relatively easily slip away to join Russians who now account for two-thirds And just why should the United States care about Ukraine's stability and not Russia. Yet, this scenario ignores the geo– of the population. Ukrainians and Tatars just about whether the newly independent state rids itself of nuclear weapons? graphical division of the Crimea into a account for 25 percent and 10 percent, Because, as we have said before, and as numerous Ukrainian American commu– Ukrainian north and Russian south, as respectively, although almost the same nity leaders have reiterated in meetings with President Clinton and other admin– well as the presence of a sizable, radical number of Tatars remain in Central Asia istration officials, it is Ukraine that can function as a major counterbalance to anti-Russian Tatar community. The and want to return to the Crimea. This resurgent Russian imperialism, it is Ukraine, as the second most populous for– Tatars regard Ukraine as the better of potentially volatile ethnic mix is com– mer Soviet republic, that will be the test of whether the Clinton administration possibly two evils and would resist seces– pounded by the large military presence: has abandoned its much-criticized Russo-centric policy toward the MS. sion to Russia, but their younger ranks are over 150,000 armed troops for a popula– According to members of President Kravchuk's delegation, this U.S. visit by becoming increasingly radical and calling tion of 2.5 million, and retired military the Ukrainian head of state did live up to his expectation that it would be a "turn– for an independent islamic Tatar republic. personnel, accounting for one-third of the ing point" in U.S.-Ukraine relations. One source said the visitors saw manifesta– electorate. The Crimea is a blind spot in the eyes tions of a real turnaround, not only for President Clinton, but for members of his Until 1991 the Crimea was merely an of the Russian political and military elite. administration in general, in terms of how they view Ukraine. Another member oblast, but was then upgraded to the status Even democratic leaders have stated their of the delegation, whose particular concern is economic matters, said the visit of autonomous republic. Since then it has unwillingness to accept Ukrainian sover– was highly successful in those terms and that it had been built upon the founda– achieved a full range of devolved powers eignty over the peninsula, particularly tion laid during previous visits to this country by Ukrainian officials. putting it, in effect, in a confederative over the strategically important port of Now there is solid evidence that the U.S.-Ukraine dynamic is no longer a one- relationship with Ukraine. The Crimean Sevastopil. in the July 1993 Russian par– issue relationship and has moved ahead to the status of a multi-faceted friendship Parliament declared independence in May liamentary vote to annex Sevastopil, only via various bilateral agreements, joint statements and commitments, including a 1992, only to suspend it in return for a one deputy abstained while none voted promise to assist Ukraine in receiving Si. 1 billion in loans from the international wide-ranging devolution of powers. against the resolution. Monetary Fund and the World Bank. And, although gratitude should be The Russian political agenda is rapidly expressed to the administration, it cannot be forgotten that it was the Congress Presidential elections that had pressed for this crucial policy shift, it was the Congress, after all, that shifting to the right and even democratic had stipulated Ukraine should receive S300 million in economic assistance for The Crimean republic, an autonomous leaders, such as President Boris Yeltsin fiscal year 1994. And it was the Congress that provided Nunn-Lugar funds for region of Ukraine, in January held presi– and Foreign Minister Andrei Kozyrev, disarmament and non-proliferation efforts. (As much of these funds are a carry- dential elections, which were marred by champion neo-imperialist positions that over from previous fiscal years, it is technically incorrect to say the Clinton widespread violence (assassinations, fire- only a year ago were proposed by administration has doubled the U.S. assistance to Ukraine.) bombings, beatings, etc.). To the surprise Aleksandr Rutskoi. it must be noted that the Kravchuk visit may well have been somewhat dam- of Kyyiv, the figure they had expected to The officer corps of the Black Sea Fleet, aging to relations with the Congress. President Kravchuk's handlers did not see win - Mykola Bagrov - lost miserably to which is three-quarters ethnically Russian, fit to schedule his visit in a manner that would facilitate contacts with the the leader of the pro-Russian separatist highly politicized and often critical of both Congress, and thus missed a golden opportunity to build support among U.S. Republican Movement of the Crimea the Russian and Ukrainian presidents, senators and representatives, instead, the Ukrainian president arrived in (known by its Russian acronym RDK), voted for viadimir Zhirinovsky's Liberal Washington at a time that most lawmakers were away or unavailable; the result Yuriy Meshkov. Mr. Bagrov, chairman Democratic Party in the December 1993 being that he did not meet with the appropriate congressional leaders. of the Crimean Parliament and formerly Russian elections. Any conflict in the Another minus was the handling of the press. Sources have told The Weekly first secretary of the Crimean Communist Crimea would lead to the intervention of that the major news media's demand for access to President Kravchuk was Party, was only one of two candidates Black Sea naval forces, probably unsanc– greater than ever, but that, again, the president's handlers decided otherwise, espousing a pro-Ukrainian position. tioned, in defense of the ethnic Russian restricting press access to a few events that were basically photo opportunities Relations between the Crimea and community. The future status of the Black (and these don't count). Thus, at a time that it is so important to change Ukraine are now dangerously strained Sea Fleet and whether Sevastopil should be Ukraine's image, one principal way of doing that was, in effect, discarded. because Mr. Meshkov was elected on a leased to Russia as a naval port still is unre– On the whole though, President Kravchuk's visit was proof that U.S. foreign separatist platform and has openly stated solved. policy has a new focus, or should we say focal points. No longer is it Russia alone his intention of holding a referendum on This scenario, in turn, would split the that is of concern to the United States in that part of the world once controlled by the future status of the Crimea during the Black Sea Fleet, because the majority of the Soviet Union. Finally, there is a recognition that the other republics, too, are to parliamentary elections on March 27. its conscripts are Ukrainian, it would also be recognized, respected and, yes, assisted in their difficult transformation from Meanwhile, Mr. Meshkov has traveled lead to conflict with the sizable Ukrainian communism to democracy and a free market. to Russia and established various politi– armed forces stationed on the peninsula Said President Kravchuk: "We have negotiated an opportunity for large- cal and economic links. Developments in (naval, Crimean army corps and National scale cooperation with the United States ... We only hope that the next step is Russia, including the strong ascendancy Guard based in Simferopil), as well as to realize and implement all the commitments we have made." Precisely, it is of nationalist forces and the release from suck in Ukrainian and Russian paramili– time to move beyond mere lip service. We'll be watching in the months ahead prison of the October 1993 coup plotters, taries (as in the Dniester Republic and to see how the U.S. delivers its promised aid. We'll also be waiting for Ukraine are likely to lead Moscow towards a Abkhazia). Whether Turkey could remain to make good on its pledges to implement economic reform. The time for more aggressive course in its relations neutral in such a conflict is also doubtful, words is past, it is now time for deeds. with the near abroad. because it is the main international backer Ukraine has responded by demanding of the Tatars and the Turkish leadership is that the Crimea abide by its constitution highly concerned about the return of and reiterated that the question of its terri– Russian imperialism. torial integrity is not up for discussion, it Crimea and Ukrainian security Mdrch has also sent a thinly veiled threat to the Turnin the a es new Crimean president not to proceed Finally, the Crimea cannot be treated 12-14 1 9 P 9 back... with the planned referendum, if the refer– as separate from both Ukrainian and endum were to go ahead, Kyyiv would Russian security problems. Russia's have either of two choices: to apply eco– "Monroe Doctrine" of reintegrating the 1993 The recent Winter Games in Lillehammer were the first nomic pressure because 80 percent of the republics of the former USSR and using Olympics at which Ukraine's athletes competed under their Crimea's foodstuffs, energy and fresh regions such as the Crimea and Abkhazia own flag. However, the first time that Ukrainian track and water are transported from Ukraine; or to as pressure points to make Ukraine and field athletes competed under their own flag and as an independent team in an interna– Georgia more compliant is likely to con– tionai event came at the fourth international Amateur Athletic Federation (1AAF) tinue with greater force, in turn, Taras Kuzio is honorary research fel– Championships. Ukrainian insecurity about its territorial low at the School of Slavonic and integrity in the face of Russian political, They were held in Toronto's Skydome, on March 12-14, 1993. Team Ukraine Eastern European Studies, University of included 13 athletes — eight women and five men, accompanied by trainer Anatoliy economic and possibly military pressure London. His study titled "Russia- is deeply ingrained. Holubtsov and Yuriy Timasov, then head of the Ukrainian Track and Field Federation. Crimea-Ukraine: Triangle of Conflict" Hence any secession of the Crimea During that meet, innessa Kravets of Dnipropetrovske secured her place in the his– was recently published by the London- would have a direct bearing on Ukraine's tory books by shaving a centimeter off the women's long jump record. based Research institute for the Study of Source: The Ukrainian Weekly, Yol. LX1, No. 13 (March 28, 1993). Conflict and Terrorism. (Continued on page 20) No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 7

AN APPEAL FOR iNvOLvEMENT ACTION ITEM A challenge to the diaspora Last year, the New Jersey State Legislature introduced a controversial "Holocaust Education Bill," which called for the teaching at the high school level of the by Christine Dull They are brave pioneers who are taking "Holocaust and genocide including the events in Armenia and Cambodia." Thanks to great risks because roadblocks are con– the lobbying efforts of the New Jersey Ukrainian community and others, the bill was We are non-Ukrainians, but my hus– stantly put in their way. By hook or by band and 1 have just returned from four successfully amended in the Senate to include the Great Famine in Ukraine of 1932- crook, they must get equipment, seeds, 1933 and the massacre of Polish citizens in World War H for studies. Unfortunately, months in ivano-Frankivske Oblast (after fuel, fertilizer and herbicides. We have having lived in Khmelnytsky Oblast four the Assembly (lower house) refused to consider the same amendments, and the bill seen them in action though, and it is clear died as unresolved between the two houses of legislature. years ago for six months). My husband, they make decisions together well. Ralph, an Ohio farmer, had volunteered This year, New Jersey Assembly Speaker Garibed "Chuck" Haytaian (who is of Three or four years ago, 20 to 130 Armenian heritage) and Assemblywoman Harriett Derman (who has since been with the international Executive Service acres of land were given to these farmers Corps (1ESC) in the Tlumach District, appointed to Gov. Christine Todd Whitman's Cabinet) have introduced Bill A-859, a by collective farms - of course, not the repetition of the controversial "Holocaust Education Bill," which once again excludes helping an independent-farmers' cooper– best land. Now the collective farm chair- ative get established. the Ukrainians and Poles from any "Holocaust or genocide" studies at the high school men flatly refuse to parcel out anymore. level. He also wrote a book for Ukrainians However, more power is to be given to Paragraph (b.) of Bill A-859 deals with the politics of Nazism and Nazi policy as titled "America and Ukraine: Through village councils, so more private farms the Eyes of an American Farmer." it is they pertain to the Holocaust. Notably absent are studies of Communism and the mas– are possible. sive human destruction that Communist policy wrought upon the peoples of Eastern mostly for new farmers, but also with 15 Trouble for Ms. Rozdolska began over chapters of general interest, with such Europe. Ukraine's "black gold," its wonderful New Jersey residents are urged to write to Assembly Speaker Haytaian (who also titles as "Market Economy," "Banking," soil. The first year she tried to work with etc. Ukrainians who have read the manu– happens to be campaigning for U.S. Senate this year) and their local Assembly repre– everyone, but when she began to advo– sentatives, and ask that Bill A-859 be amended to include studies of the Ukrainian script are excited about the book, and it cate that more land be given to indepen– will be published, even if we have to pay Famine of 1932-1933, the massacre of Polish citizens during World War H, and the dent farmers, the collective farm chair- politics of Communism as they relate to genocide. for all the paper ourselves. men rose up against her. The last thing You may send your letters to: While in Ukraine, we witnessed a mon– they wanted was to give up the power umental struggle between the old and the and perks that came with their status as The Honorable Assembly Speaker new, the Communists and the democrats. king of their farms and villages. Garibed "Chuck" Haytaian The head of the Tlumach District it's obvious why the chairmen support The State House Council, with whom Ralph worked, was collectivization, but it surprised us that CN098 37-year-old Myroslava Rozdolska, a for– many others also do. We wonder why Trenton, NJ 08625-0098 mer journalist who wrote progressive they forget that millions of their ances– (609)292-5339 articles for an ivano-Frankivske newspa– tors died opposing collectivization. They The same address may be used for your local Assembly representatives by replac– per. She was elected a deputy to the must not realize that collectivization has ing the name. council by people who hoped for change, been an abysmal failure for everyone and was subsequently elected its chair- Submitted by: George Л. Miziuk, New Jersey State Commander, Ukrainian except the bosses. People working for the American veterans. person by the deputies. state tend to get by rather than strive for Ms. Rozdolska turned out to be strong excellence; they get paid anyway. A con– and tenacious, with great integrity. While firmation of this is the fact that the col– visiting her first cousin in Connecticut, sador to Poland, Gennadiy Udovenko, lective farms are broke, while the new Newsbriefs... condemned the verdict, asserting that Maj. she appealed for help from the 1ESC. The private farmers have profits. corps responded and sent over American (Continued from page 2) Lysenko's arrest was due to "influential The collective farm chairmen started forces opposed to closer Polish-Ukrainian advisors for a month or two at a time, Russian Army in Moldova, claimed suc– rumors about Ms. Rozdolska, building up relations." (RFE7RL Daily Report) starting in October 1992. their case before the people. They got to cess in his continuing effort to recruit She also applied, successfully, to the existing Tlumach newspaper, and local ethnic Russians into his armed Problems at nuke plant resurface receive a set of grain storage bins given each edition printed libel against this force. Gen. Lebed also stated that "local KYYiv — Once again, Europe's by USA1D and Ohio Farm Bureau. Kyyiv activist or members of her staff. Her recruits become citizens of the Russian largest nuclear power station, the even agreed to make Tlumach a model office was broken into, and she even Federation." According to viadimir Zaporizhzhia plant, was the site of a fire. for Ukraine if they succeed in making received death threats. Socor of the RFE7RL Research institute, A blaze broke out and raged for about an changes (though Kyyiv refused to help). When her opponents failed to get Ms. this violates international laws prohibit– hour in an electricity generator about 600 An "idea person," Ms. Rozdolska held Rozdolska to resign her office, they ing conscription by armies in foreign ter– meters from the main reactors but, a very successful "congress," a home- devised a plan to convince the Tlumach ritories and the unilateral granting of citi– according to viktor Karanov, a plant offi– coming for those of the diaspora born in District Council deputies to dismiss zenship by one state to residents of cial, there was no resulting leakage of the Tlumach District. She began the inde– themselves, so that she, the chairperson, another. (RFE7RL Daily Report) radiation or other danger to the environ– pendent farmers' co-op; in December, would be out of a job. They bribed and Europe calls for Russian withdrawal ment. He did not suggest how the fire after a delay of three months, 18 farmers blackmailed the deputies to vote their started or give any other details, in May were registered as members. They way. On the third try, the deputies dis– STOCKHOLM - The prime ministers 1993, a worker was killed in an explosion pledged to buy as many shares of stock as missed themselves by a one-vote margin, of Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden and fire set off when he mistakenly began they could. Myroslava paid half the fee and a cry of triumph rose from some of and iceland met here with their Baltic dismantling an active hydrogen pipe; a for promising young people to have busi– the deputies, in her office afterwards, counterparts on March 7, and issued a week later a technical error shut down ness training at the ivano-Frankivske Ms. Rozdolska to us, "By my own hand statement calling for the "rapid, ordered one of the plant's five 1,000-megawatt international Management institute. the deputies are dismissed. І can't work and complete" withdrawal of Russian water-cooled WER reactors. (Reuters) Ms. Rozdolska made Tlumach's first with those guys anymore." She herself troops from Estonia and Latvia by August privatization - as a local hotel - a reality, had cast the deciding ballot. 31. That day, an official of the U.K.'s Georgia ratifies ClS membership with hopes to do more. With the hotel However, the joke was on the Foreign Office echoed the sentiment, in TB1L1S1 - The Georgian Parliament funds she bought computers and printers deputies. They were gone, but Kyyiv an item published in the March 5 issue of voted 121 to 47, with four abstentions, to for the district (so inflation wouldn't ordered Ms. Rozdolska to work from two the German periodical Die Welt, Foreign ratify Georgia's membership in the devour the money), with plans to start a to four more months and set up elections Minister Klaus Kinkel wrote that there is Commonwealth of independent States, media center with a newspaper and ТУ for new deputies. no justification for stationing foreign lnterfax reported that the vote came after station. Her staff traveled to villages and The elections were held on December troops in another country without that a stormy session marked by debates that taught the people the value of democracy 26. And the results? Ms. Rozdolska won country's permission, referring specitical– threatened on occasion to degenerate into and how to pressure the government. She her bid for re-election as a deputy, but ly to Russia. (RFE7RL Daily Report) physical violence. Parliament Chairman tried hard to get joint ventures for basic out of 55 deputies, only 11 were democ– Eduard Shevardnadze had given his enterprises such as food processing, but rats. The collective farm chairmen had Ukrainian spy convicted in Poland assent to ClS membership in early thus far no one has responded, in addi– bribed people by giving them sugar and WARSAW — Maj. Anatoliy Lysenko, October 1993, while the Parliament was tion to consumer goods, she knew people meat. Ms. Rozdolska said, "1 guess peo– an agent of the Ukrainian secret police, in recess. (RFE7RL Daily Report) would increasingly need new jobs. ple can be bought." І add, especially was convicted of spying by a Polish mili– The people of Tlumach need to see when they're poor and hungry. The new tary court on March 5, and given a sus– Bank chairman paints bleak picture something concrete accomplished. The council head, is the ringleader of the pended sentence of two years' іmprison– grain storage bins, which belong to the opposition, a collective farm chairman. KYYiv - viktor Yushchenko, chair- ment. According to the PAP press agency, independent farmers' co-op, were to be Ralph and 1 feel strongly that man of the National Bank of Ukraine, Maj. Lysenko was arrested along with that first "thing," but they arrived two inevitably, sometime in the future, inde– told the Parliament that debts between Janusz Bojarski, a Polish smuggler he months late and can't be begun till pendent farmers will revive Ukraine. We Ukrainian enterprises had almost tripled recruited to spy on the Ukrainian minority spring. feel it is important that the co-op succeed, in January to at least S3 billion (for that in Przemysl (Peremyshl). The report also A word about independent farmers. its job is to find supplies and markets for month alone), inflation ran at a monthly mentioned that the two men retracted testi– the farmers. Perhaps it will keep these rate of 119 percent and 300 major enter- mony extracted under interrogation and pioneers going until collectivization is prises were shut down. He also noted that Christine and Ralph Dull are authors defeated and more private farms develop. that they had been immediately released. the government owes Si05.7 million in The court was lenient allegedly because salaries for January. Mr. Yushchenko of "Soviet Laughter, Soviet Tears" The co-op can also benefit families the information Maj. Lysenko obtained further stated that capital flight from (1991), a book about their experiences who have small plots and few farm ani– five years ago on a collective farm in the was deemed unimportant. He returned to Ukraine totalled Si.8 billion in the last Khmelnytsky Oblast. (Continued on page 18) Ukraine on March 8. Ukraine's ambas– two years. (The Wall Street Journal) THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11

western Ukraine (72 percent) and partic– The state... ularly the Ukrainian Greek-Catholics - Table 1 (Continued from page 2) were much more likely to consider them– Attitudes toward Religion in Ukraine selves religious than respondents in east– the fall 1992 survey, conducted only (percentage of those who expressed an attitude toward religion) ern Ukraine (31 percent). As expected, three months after the June 1992 merger religious feelings were stronger among of the two branches of the Ukrainian Attitude Percentage Demographic characteristics Percentage respondents age 50 and over (54 percent Orthodox Church, reflected the attitudes expressed of respondents who identified of whom professed themselves to be of only a limited segment of the with attitude expressed "religious"). Women (53 percent) were Ukrainian urban population and thus can- more likely to be religious than men (34 Religious" 44 Ukrainian Greek-Catholics 87 not be applied to Ukraine as a whole. percent). Respondents living in rural Residents of western Ukraine 72 in May 1993 MOR carried out a simi– areas (57 percent) were more likely to be Residents of eastern Ukraine 31 lar survey with a sample covering all religious than respondents living in large Those living in settlements with a oblasts of Ukraine.23 Results showed that cities (30 percent). population of less than 2,000 57 on a nationwide basis, 64 percent of the Survey results also showed a strong Those age 50 and over 54 respondents identified with one of the correlation between level of religiosity Supporters of UOC-KP 53 Orthodox faiths; 6 percent with the and frequency of attending religious Supporters of UOC-MP 53 Ukrainian Greek-Catholic Church reli– services: 47 percent of those who con– Ukrainian spoken at home 53 gion: 1 percent with Roman Catholicism; sidered themselves strict believers Russian spoken at home 32 and 1 percent with the Protestant, attended religious services nearly every Female 53 Muslim or Jewish faiths. Some 13 per– week or more often. Conversely, among Male 34 cent of the respondents said they identi– those who claimed they were not reli– General secondary or lower education 47 fied with other major religions not listed: gious, 48 percent said they never Technical or higher education 33 10 percent said they did not know what attended religious services and 23 per– their beliefs were; and 5 percent consid– Undecided 33 Those age 15 to 24 44 cent said they attended religious ser– ered themselves atheists. The finding that Those age 25 to 49 37 vices only on religious holidays and nearly two-thirds of Ukrainians consider Those age 50 to 64 27 special occasions. themselves Orthodox and less than one- Those age 65 and over 19 The degree of religiosity was nearly tenth Catholic corresponds with histori– Ukrainian 31 the same among supporters of the Kyyiv cal patterns. History has shown that sup- Russian 41 and Moscow Patriarchates of the port for religious beliefs, except in cases Residents of Kyyiv 43 Ukrainian Orthodox Church (53 percent). of forced intervention by political forces, Not religious 18 Those who did not identify with The percentage of those who said they such as the liquidation of the Greek- any religion 60 were very religious, however, was nearly Catholic Church by the Soviet authorities Those with higher education twice as high among supporters of the зо І in 1946, does not shift as radically over Residents of eastern Ukraine 29 Kyyiv Patriarchate (9 percent) as among time as, for example, support for political Residents of the Crimea 27 supporters of the Moscow Patriarchate (5 parties or organizations. Residents of Kyyiv 26 percent). Over all, the survey results sug– The survey did not attempt to measure gest a relatively high level of religious Atheist 5 Residents of cities with a population the extent of support for the non-tradi– consciousness among the population in of more than 500,000 10 tional religions in Ukraine, such as Ukraine. Those with higher education 10 Baptists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Seventh Residents of eastern Ukraine 9 Day Adventists, Pentecostalists and oth– Among respondents who could not decide whether they were believers or Russian spoken at home 8 ers. Judging, however, by the relatively Ukrainian spoken at home 2 high percentage of respondents who not, the level of indecision decreased with age. Thus, the highest level of unde– identified with another religion (13 per– Note: Sample size - 2,034 cent) and based on anecdotal evidence, it cided respondents was among those age could be assumed that the support for 15 to 24 (4 percent) and the lowest 'For the purposes of this presentation, the categories "deeply religious" and "religious" these religions was relatively high, espe– among those age 75 and over (19 per– were combined as "religious." cially in the western and central oblasts cent). Also, residents of Kyyiv and of Ukraine. Russians in general tended to be more undecided about their attitude toward Of the three main Orthodox branches religion than the population of Ukraine Table 2 in Ukraine, the UOC-KP was the most as a whole. Respondents who considered popular among respondents (48 percent) Regional Support for Major Confessions themselves unreligious or atheist were followed by the Russian Orthodox (in percentages) likely to have a higher education and to Church (10 percent), and the UOC-MP (6 reside in eastern Ukraine. Region or UOC-KP UOC-MP Russian Ukrainian Atheist, percent). The ratio of Orthodox respon– Oblast Orthodox Greek- other, or do dents who chose to be associated with Support for major confessions Catholic not know the Kyyiv Patriarchate rather than the Moscow Patriarchate was 8:1, which is Table 2 shows that Ukrainian Greek- close to the ratio of 9:1 in the survey Catholics are concentrated in three Western Ukraine conducted in five urban areas of central, oblasts of western Ukraine: ivano– Chernivtsi 79 3 0 4 14 eastern and southern Ukraine in the fall Frankivske, Lviv and Ternopil, areas lvano-Frankivske 18 0 0 52 30 of 1992. where they have been traditionally Khmelnytsky 87 0 4 2 7 Although it is possible that some strong. The region showing the highest Lviv 37 2 5 50 6 respondents may not have distinguished support for the UOC-KP is, as expected, Rivne 62 18 9 3 8 clearly between the UOC-MP and the central Ukraine and the Chernivtsi and Ternopil 13 0 0 87 0 Russian Orthodox Church, an examina– Khmelnytsky Oblasts of Western volyn 75 13 0 0 12 tion of religious preferences by oblast Ukraine. Lowest support for the UOC- Transcarpathia' 38 2 2 17 41 indicates that such a conclusion appears KP was registered in the oblasts of east– Central Ukraine unwarranted. Table 2 shows that virtually ern and southern Ukraine, while support Cherkasy 69 0 0 0 31 all the support for the Russian Orthodox for the UOC-MP was highest in three Chernihiv 53 21 0 0 26 Church is in areas bordering Russia oblasts of northern Ukraine, bordering Dnipropetrovske 48 11 9 1 31 where the Russian population is high, in Russia or Belarus (Rivne, volyn and Kyyiv City 63 2 5 0 30 the unlikely event that all the respondents Chernihiv). Kyyiv Oblast 80 2 3 0 15 who identified with the Russian The Russian Orthodox Church found Kirovohrad 74 4 0 3 19 Orthodox Church really meant to identify its greatest support among respondents in Poltava 62 8 1 0 29 with the UOC-MP, the above ratios, the Crimea, Kherson, Mykolayiv, Sumy 84 0 0 0 16 which overwhelmingly favor the Kyyiv Luhanske and Odessa, oblasts with a vinnytsia 71 5 1 1 22 Patriarchate, would still remain 3:1 in high percentage of Russians. The highest Zhytomyr 81 5 0 0 14 favor of the UOC-KP and the Russian percentages of undecided respondents Eastern Ukraine Orthodox Church combined. and professed atheists were found in Donetske 22 14 13 0 51 eastern and southern Ukraine, reflecting Kharkiv 35 0 9 0 56 The strongholds of the UOC-KP in a combination of historical and social Luhanske 22 14 22 1 41 Ukraine are central and western Ukraine, factors, as well as past regional differ– Southern Ukraine where 65 percent and 55 percent of the ences in applying the official Communist Crimea 5 4 50 0 41 respondents, respectively, identified with atheist dogma. Kherson 26 6 29 0 39 that Church. This contrasts sharply with Mykolayiv 26 3 22 2 47 the relatively high popularity of the 23 Odessa 39 3 19 1 38 UOC-MP and the Russian Orthodox The May 1993 MOR survey, designed Zaporizhzhia 33 5 9 2 51 to study media behavior and sociopolitical Church in more heavily Russified eastern Ukraine average 48 6 10 6 30 and southern Ukraine. issues in Ukraine, was carried out by the Kyyiv international institute of Sociology. Note: Sample size– 2,034 Attitudes toward religion Face-to-face interviews were conducted with r 2,034 respondents who were selected in a 'Because of the ethnic and eligious diversing and mixture of the population in the Respondents were first asked to random procedure designed to provide a sam– Transcarpathian Oblast, the percentage for this oblast refer to religious communities, describe their attitude toward religion in ple representative of the population of a more representative indicator of religious affiliations in the Transcarpathian Oblast. general (see Table 1). Respondents in Ukraine. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 9

PRESIDENT LEONID KRAVCHUK'S VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES

Foreign Economic Relations Minister Kravchuk opens... Oleh Slepichev, as well as Presidential (Continued from page 1) Adviser on Foreign Relations Anton Buteiko arrived at the new consulate. officials from the 1MF (international Monetary Fund) and the WB (World An hour prior to their arrival, hierar– Bank), and with U.S. business leaders chs of the Ukrainian American communi– confirmed this. ty: Archbishop Antony of the Ukrainian "Both the domestic and foreign poli– Orthodox Church in the U.S.A., Bishop cies of the Ukrainian government have Basil Losten of the Ukrainian Catholic received a positive response in the U.S. Church, Bishop vsevolod of the and American-Ukrainian relations have Ukrainian Orthodox Church of the U.S. moved to a new level of cooperation. The and Canada, joined by the Rev. Patrick opening of this consulate should stimu– Paschak, vicar general of the Ukrainian late political, economic and cultural con- Catholic Church in New York, and the tact between our nations," he stated. Rev. Yolodymyr Bazylevsky, pastor of St. volodymyr's Ukrainian Orthodox However, Ukrainian American com– Cathedral in New York, blessed the new munity leaders were a bit more cautious Consulate General, on East 49th Street. about the meetings between Ukrainian and U.S. government officials, opting to Awaiting the arrival of President Roma Hadzewycz take a wait-and-see-attitude on the devel– Kravchuk, members of the Ukrainian opment of future relations. American community witnessed the rais– Seen during the Ukrainian delegation's meeting with Ukrainian community leaders ing of the blue-and-yellow national flag 'Tm pleased that communication has at the Consulate General in New York are: above (from left), Presidential Adviser on the consulate's building, and conclud– been established and the two sides signed for Foreign Relations Anton Buteiko, Ulana Diachuk of the Ukrainian American ed the ceremony with applause and the documents of cooperation," said Ulana Coordinating Council, President Leonid Kravchuk and Dr. Stephan Woroch of the singing of the Ukrainian national anthem. Diachuk, the president of both the Foundation in Support of Diplomatic Missions of Ukraine; below, Foreign Minister Ukrainian American Coordinating Council President Kravchuk arrived with Anatoliy Zlenko, Askold Lozynskyj of the Ukrainian Congress Committee of and the Ukrainian National Association. Ukrainian Ambassador to the U.S. Oleh America and Dr. Dmytro Cipywnyk of the Ukrainian World Congress. "On the other hand, nothing will be Bilorus to inspect the new premises; he was delivered to Ukraine until it shows it is met by Consul General Kryzhanivsky, serious about reforms. Every bit of aid is Consul General Anatoliy Oliynyk of predicated on Ukraine's program of pri– Chicago and Acting Chief of Ukrainian vatization and economic transformation," Mission to the United Nations vblodymyr she said. Khandogy and members of the Foundation in Support of Diplomatic Missions of "Mr. Kravchuk told us that by the end Ukraine. Representatives of the Ukrainian of 1994, all small and medium-sized pri– American community of the New vatization should be completed; he even York7New Jersey area greeted him with alluded to the fact that a few large enter- the traditional bread and salt. President prises would also be completed," said Kravchuk cut the blue and yellow ribbon Askold Lozynskyj, the president of the and entered the new headquarters, examin– Ukrainian Congress Committee of ing the building much like an excited new America. homeowner. "But these are just words. Some priva– tization has taken place, but 1 understand Mr. Kryzhanivsky in warm, introduc– that a credit was issued by the Ukrainian tory remarks, told all those present: "All government recently to a bankrupt enter- of this was done from the heart; the prise," he explained. money came later, it is impossible to judge the worth of this small building. U.S. government officials have termed How can one put a price tag on spirit?" 1994 the "Year of Ukraine," observed He then proceeded to thank Oleh Mr. Lozynskyj, concerned that these Samilenko, Myron Kukuruza, John labels are but empty promises. "The Hynansky, Myroslav Smorodsky, S700 million is just fluff and that money Ukraine's Olympians steal the show Bohdan Gerulak, the late Roman may also include funds earmarked for by Khristina Lew Olympic gold medalist's excitement at Danyluk as well as members of the Belarus and Moldova, as part of a S45 meeting President Bill Clinton. Mr. Foundation in Support of Diplomatic million enterprise fund," he said. WASHINGTON - when the Petrenko, ever gracious before the bar- Missions of Ukraine ( FSDMU), headed But the whirlwind events on Saturday Ukrainian equivalent of Air Force One rage of people eager to speak with by Dr. Stephan Woroch for their labor of — the consulate opening, a reception for touched down at Andrews Air Force Miss Baiul (he speaks English, she love to get the consulate off and running. Ukrainian Americans and diplomats at Base on March 3, the media huddling only Russian), explained that the two the United Nations, followed by an Mr. Kryzhanivsky observed that so on the blustery tarmac were not strain– exclusive dinner sponsored by the many others had contributed to the estab– ing to catch a glimpse of the Ukrainian (Continued on page 17) Foundation for independent Democratic lishment of the consulate — too many to president. They were Ukraine, intended to network U.S. busi– mention — donating time and money to waiting for Olympic nesspersons and members of the bring it to fruition. Their names have gold medalists Ukrainian delegation at The Plaza Hotel been inscribed on a "wall of honor" locat– Oksana Baiul and —celebrated the existence of a new ed in the entranceway of the building. viktor Petrenko - European state attempting to take its While guests mingled at the opening, but mostly for the rightful place on the world map. President Kravchuk, Minister Zlenko, diffident Oksana. Consul Kryzhanivsky, Presidential Reflecting a spirit of pride and hope in Having been greet– Adviser Buteiko and ivan Drach, the head the future, Ukraine's newest ambassador ed on American soil of good will, 16-year-old Olympic gold of the World Coordinating Council met with Ukrainian diaspora leaders Mrs. for the first time by medalist Oksana Baiul captured the spot- Ukrainian National light during the 40-hour visit to New Diachuk, Mr. Lozynskyj, Ukrainian World Congress President Dmytro Association Washing- York. At times she was in personal peril ton Director Eugene as fans and admirers mobbed her at the Cipywnyk and UWC General Secretary Yaroslav Sokolyk and FSDMU Chairman iwanciw, the soft- United Nations (she had to be led away spoken 16-year-old from the crowds for personal safety by Woroch, who presented the Ukrainian delegation with a memorandum of con– made her way to a Ukraine's Minister of Security Yevhen waiting limousine. Marchuk) and signed autographs together cerns. "We didn't want it to be a confronta– The media would with her self-appointed "big-brother" have none of that. viktor Petrenko, a 1992 Olympic gold tional meeting; we presented our con– They shouted after medalist. cerns, but also wanted to be supportive of her: "Come back After arriving at John F. Kennedy this young, independent nation," said Dr. Cipywnyk. Oksana, come talk to international Airport from Washington us," and she did. This on Saturday afternoon, March 5, "We also told President Kravchuk we would be the case President Kravchuk and his entourage of wanted to be accredited as international throughout President 50-some ministers, presidential advisers observers at the upcoming elections. He Leonid Kravchuk's and journalists, headed toward The Plaza accepted our proposal and the UWC will entire visit to the U.S. Hotel. be sending a team of about 20 interna– The love affair While many took time to kick-up their tional observers, headed by Mr. Americans have for feet from an exhausting schedule in the Lozynskyj," he added. Miss Baiul was reci– Olympic champions viktor Petrenko and Oksana nation's capital, President Kravchuk, The Ukrainian diaspora leaders were procated by the Baiul. Foreign Minister Anatoliy Zlenko, (Continued on page 18) 10 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11

PRESIDENT LEONID KRAVCHUK'S VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES

Joint Statement on Development of Ukraine secures S700 million. (Continued from page 1) U.S.-Ukrainian Friendship and Cooperation

Following is the full text of the Joint Statement on Development of U.S,– Ukrainian Friendship and Partnership as released by the White House. On the occasion of their March 4, 1994, meeting in Washington, D.C., the president of the United States of America, William J. Clinton, and the president of Ukraine, Leonid M. Kravchuk, agree to open a new era in relations between their two nations. in doing so, they agree to undertake to broaden the context of bilateral relations on the basis of partnership and mutual trust and respect; shared commitment to democracy, human rights and the rule of law; common goals in preventing the pro– liferation of weapons of mass destruction; and, in the joint interest of promoting free trade, investment and economic cooperation between the two countries. By embracing these principles, the United States and Ukraine agree to work in friendship in the interests of the mutual well-being of their peoples and in pursuit of an enduring global peace. Embarking on this new era, the two leaders agree to work actively to implement the following comprehensive program of cooperation: L Security Assurances President Clinton and President Kravchuk discussed security assurances for Ukraine and agreed on the importance of such assurances. The sovereignty, inde– j Khristina Lew pendence and territorial integrity of Ukraine are of key importance to the United States, in this regard, as agreed in the January 14 Trilateral Statement, the United Presidents Leonid Kravchuk and Bill Clinton sign a treaty at the White House. States and other nations are prepared to extend, in the form of a multilateral doc– ument, security, assurances to Ukraine once the START 1 Treaty enters into Clinton," President Kravchuk said at the the ambassador's statement, Mr. force and Ukraine becomes a non-nuclear-weapon state party to the Nuclear White House, "we became confident that Kravchuk emphasized that while U.S.- Non-Proliferation Treaty. the American side understands the prob– Ukrainian relations during the first two lems that we have and is concerned over years of Ukraine's independence were 11. Nuclear Arms Reduction Assistance ("Nunn-Lugar") the serious economic situation in strained, "a new era of relations beyond Ukraine." the nuclear issue has been established." Under the framework of the Agreement Between the United States of America The expanded S700 million assistance and Ukraine on the Elimination of Strategic Nuclear Arms, and the Prevention of "Our Parliament has ratified START 1, package to Ukraine includes S350 mil- Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction of October 25, 1993, the United removed its reservations to Article 5 of lion in economic assistance, double the States of America has committed Si77 million in assistance to Ukraine. The the Lisbon Protocol and no doubt shall amount promised in January by President United States intends to provide an additional Si75 million in Fiscal Year 1994 accede to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Clinton in Kyyiv. The figure of S350 and Fiscal Year 1995. Of this, Si00 million will be made available in Fiscal Year Treaty," said Mr. Kravchuk, explaining million brought the administration into 1994 for projects in the following areas: that Ukraine has followed this path in compliance with the Foreign Assistance — the conversion of the defense industry of Ukraine to civilian activities; pursuit of security guarantees and eco– Act for fiscal year 1994 that mandated — the elimination of strategic nuclear arms; nomic assistance. "not less than S300 million shall be made — the establishment of a system of export control for the prevention of prolif– President Kravchuk then introduced available for Ukraine." While the S350 eration of weapons of mass destruction; and, Olympic skaters Oksana Baiul and million is classified as economic assis– — the development of state systems of control, accounting and physical pro– viktor Petrenko, who traveled to the tance, only S240 million is available to tection of nuclear materials. United States at Mr. Kravchuk's invita– Ukraine in grants, and includes S45 mil– The United States will also seek an additional S75 million in "Nunn-Lugar" tion to meet President Clinton. iion to create an enterprise fund to be assistance for Ukraine in Fiscal Year 1995. On March 4, after a private breakfast shared with Belarus and Moldova. The The Government of the United States of America, in consultation with the with Zbigniew Brzezinski, national security balance of Si 10 million is in credit pro- Government of Ukraine, shall expeditiously decide on the appropriate allocation advisor to former President Jimmy Carter, grams, which are loans that must be of proposed assistance among these four areas. Once this decision has been President Kravchuk met with over 100 repaid with interest. made, the two sides shall expeditiously seek to conclude an agreement and three businesspersons at the Overseas Private amendments specifying this proposed increase in assistance. The remaining S350 million compris– investment Corporation, a U.S. govern– For defense conversion assistance, the two sides shall work to conclude a new es Nunn-Lugar funds for dismantling ment agency that finances and insures implementing agreement between the Department of Defense of the United Ukraine's nuclear weapons, and includes long-term private investment in developing States of America and the Ministry of Engineering, Military-industrial Complex the Si75 million promised to Ukraine in countries and emerging markets. The meet– and Conversion of Ukraine. May 1993. Of the S350 million, S340 ing, hosted by ОРІС in cooperation with For additional strategic nuclear weapon elimination assistance, including million is allocated for disarmament and the U.S.-Ukraine Business Council and the assistance for the elimination of SS-19 and SS-24 missiles and silos, for addi– non-proliferation, S10 million is for the Department of Commerce, was attended by tional export control assistance, and for additional assistance relating to control, Science and Technology Center executives from Apple Computer, Corning, accounting and physical protection of nuclear materials, the two sides shall work announced at the Kravchuk-Bush meet– Coca-Cola, ATuT, Martin Marietta, to amend the respective implementing agreements concluded in December 1993. ing in May 1992, and S75 million has yet Ralston Purina and Hewlett Packard, to be appropriated by Congress. among others. Ш. Economic and Commercial Cooperation Official visit in introducing the Ukrainian president, The two leaders agree that expanded bilateral economic ties and commercial Jaroslava Johnson, vice-chair of the U.S.- cooperation can make a significant contribution to strengthening U.S.-Ukrainian President Kravchuk's Air Ukraine Ukraine Business Council, pointed out relations and developing free markets, economic growth and jobs in the two 1L62M touched down at Andrews Air that interest in Ukraine by American countries, in this regard, both countries attach great significance to their bilateral Force Base at 3:56 p.m. on March 3. business has diminished in the past year Agreement on Trade Relations, which came into force on June 22, 1992, and are After being welcomed to the United due to uncertainty over Ukraine's committed to carrying out its full provisions. The United States and Ukraine also States by Fred Duval, acting chief of progress toward privatization and market agree to establish a special Bilateral Commission on Trade and investment to protocol, Ukrainian Ambassador Oleh reform. President Kravchuk assured par– expand commercial relations. Bilorus, U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine ticipants that the Ukrainian government Both countries will work to reduce barriers to trade and investment in order to William Miller and members of the supports a program of anti-inflationary expand access to each other's market. The United States appreciates the impor– Ukrainian American community, Mr. measures and announced that the tance of market access for economies in transition, such as Ukraine. The United Kravchuk and his delegation, which Ukrainian Parliament recently approved States has already extended to Ukraine the benefits of the U.S. Generalized included Acting Prime Minister Yukhym a privatization program that will allow System of Preferences, in their efforts to expand trade, both sides will be guided Zvyahilsky, Foreign Minister Anatoliy for the privatization of 30,000 small, by the principles of the GATT. The United States supports Ukraine's interest in Zlenko, Defense Minister Gen. vitaliy medium and large Ukrainian businesses. formally applying for GATT membership and is prepared to provide technical Radetsky and Economics Minister Mr. Kravchuk emphasized that despite assistance to help Ukraine implement a trade regime consistent with GATT Roman Shpek, were whisked away by the antiquated political situation that has rules. helicopter to Washington. held up economic reforms, American U.S. private investment in Ukraine can make an important contribution to At 6 p.m. President Kravchuk met with businesses in Ukraine do make money and Ukraine's transition to a market economy. Both sides agree that the signing of an only two senators, Paul Simon (D-lll.) create jobs. Further foreign investment Avoidance of Double Taxation Treaty and a Bilateral investment Treaty, provid– and Harris Wofford (D-Pa.), as the Senate can be beneficial to both Ukraine and the ing comprehensive protection for investors, are important steps to stimulate pri– was not in session. Following his meeting foreign investor, he said. "We are aware vate capital flows, but that they need to be accompanied by Ukrainian actions to on Capitol Hill, the Ukrainian president that no one can bring Ukraine out of its improve its overall investment climate if the full potential for foreign direct was hosted at a reception at the Ukrainian economic crisis, but Ukraine can and will investment is to be achieved. Embassy attended by U.S. government play a stabilizing role in Eastern Europe." Both sides agree on the importance of cooperation and information exchange in officials and Ukrainian diplomats. Ruth Harkin, president of ОРІС, said in introducing President Kravchuk, the government agency recognizes the (Continued on page 21) Ambassador Bilorus pointed out that 1994 is the "Year of Ukraine." Echoing (Continued on page 11) No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 11

PRESIDENT LEONID KRAVCHUK'S VISIT TO THE UNITED STATES an exceptional significance for both the Ukraine secures... people of Ukraine and for the people of (Continued from page 10) the United States of America." Joint Statement on Economic potential Ukraine offers American busi– At the core of the two presidents' nesses and pointed out two successful agenda, however, was the development and Commercial Cooperation ОРІС-sponsored ventures in Ukraine: of closer economic ties. President Clinton emphasized that "the United Below is the full text of the Joint Statement en Economic and Commercial Universal Research Technologies, which Cooperation as released by the White House, first entered the Ukrainian market four States recognizes that it is very important years ago and now has six stores selling to be supportive as Ukraine tries to The United States and Ukraine believe that expanded bilateral economic ties and servicing computers, and Alliant reform and get through this period of and commercial cooperation can make a significant contribution to strengthening Techsystems, which dismantles stock- economic transition." He also announced their relations and developing free markets, economic growth and jobs in our two piled conventional weapons. Of the S350 that a U.S. economic delegation would countries. Both countries are committed to making greater efforts to develop million the U.S. has promised Ukraine in travel to Ukraine in the near future. commercial projects based on trade, joint ventures and foreign direct investment economic assistance, S50 million is allo– The two countries' emphasis on eco– recognizing that individual commercial and investment decisions must be made cated for ОРІС-sponsored financing and nomic cooperation was reflected in by the enterprises concerned. insurance. President Kravchuk's afternoon meetings Trade with the deputy secretary of the U.S. White House sessions Treasury, the president of the World Both countries attach great significance to their bilateral Agreement on Trade Following the ОРІС meeting, the Bank and the managing director of the Relations which came into force on June 22,1992, and are committed to carrying Ukrainian delegation traveled to the White international Monetary Fund. out its full provisions, including those covering the protection of intellectual House, where President Kravchuk, Acting On Friday evening, President property. Prime Minister Zvyahilsky and Ministers Kravchuk, the Ukrainian delegation and The United States and Ukraine have agreed to establish a special Bilateral Zlenko and Radetsky met privately with the Ukrainian Olympians were honored Commission on Trade and investment, chaired on the U.S. side by the President Clinton, vice-President Al Gore, at a dinner at the State Department host– Department of Commerce and on the Ukrainian side by the Ministry of Foreign Secretary 6f State Warren Christopher and ed by vice President and Mrs. Gore. Economic Relations. The commission will prepare an action plan for promoting bilateral trade and investment. The two countries will set a date for the first Secretary of Defense William Perry in the Official and community ceremonies Oval Office. That meeting culminated in a meeting of the commission early in 1994. The Department of Commerce also treaty signing ceremony, in which On March 5, President Kravchuk intends to organize a trade promotion mission, including U.S. company represent Presidents Kravchuk and Clinton signed received a full honors arrival ceremony at tatives, to Ukraine. the Joint Statement on Development of the Pentagon, featuring a 19-gun salute, The two countries recognize that measures taken to reduce tariffs and non-tar– U.S.-Ukrainian Friend-ship and the playing of the Ukrainian and U.S. iff barriers can provide an important stimulus to bilateral trade. The United Partnership and treaties on Bilateral national anthems and a presidential States appreciates the importance of market access for economies in transition, investment and Avoidance of Double review of U.S. troops. Mr. Kravchuk then such as Ukraine, in this regard, the United States, on March 3, 1994, extended to Taxation, and Foreign Minister Zlenko and met privately with Secretary of Defense Ukraine the benefits of the U.S. Generalized System of Preferences. This pro– Secretary of State Christopher signed Perry to discuss defense conversion and vides Ukraine with duty-free access into the U.S. market for some 4,400 prod– agreements on Preservation of Cultural the distribution of funds allocated by ucts^ During 1994, U.S. technical experts will visit Kyyiv to provide Ukrainian Heritage and Science and Technology. Nunn-Lugar. Secretary Perry is scheduled exporters and officials with information on the operation of the GSP program, During a joint press conference, to travel to Ukraine later in March. The United States and Ukraine desire to provide liberal and reciprocal access to President Clinton first welcomed Following his meeting at the Pentagon, each other's market for goods and services. The two countries are committed to Ukrainian Olympians Oksana Baiul and President Kravchuk and his delegation avoiding trade frictions and to facilitate access consistent with fair trade practices viktor Petrenko to the United States. He arrived at Arlington National Cemetery to and their respective trade laws. They also intend to review and seek to remove then commended President Kravchuk for place a wreath at the Tomb of the technical barriers to trade related to standards, certification and testing of products. his statesmanship in concluding the tri– Unknowns, in a moving ceremony to the in these efforts, both sides will be guided by the principles of the GATT. The lateral agreement between Ukraine, thunder of a 21-gun salute followed by United States is a contracting party to the GATT and supports Ukraine's interest Russia and the United States and his the strains of the Ukrainian and U.S. in formally applying for GATT membership. The United States is prepared to leadership in encouraging the Ukrainian national anthems, the Ukrainian president provide technical assistance to help Ukraine implement a trade regime consistent Parliament to ratify START 1 and Article climbed the tens of stairs lined by U.S. with GATT membership and to consult with Ukrainian authorities concerning 5 of the Lisbon Protocol. military personnel to the entrance of the die process and terms of GATT accession. He urged President Kravchuk to "con– tomb, where he laid a blue-and-yellow fa these efforts, both sides will be guided by the principles of the GATT. The tinue to work to achieve Ukraine's acces– wreath. The ceremony concluded with the United States is a contracting party to the GATT and supports Ukraine's interest sion to the Nuclear Non-Proliferation playing of a mournful taps. in formally applying for GATT membership. The United States is prepared to Treaty" and reiterated U.S. commitment The delegation was then escorted to provide technical assistance to help Ukraine implement a trade regime consistent to Ukraine's independence, sovereignty the grave of President John F. Kennedy. with GATT membership and to consult with Ukrainian authorities concerning and territorial integrity. President President Kravchuk concluded his the process and terms of GATT accession. Kravchuk demonstrated Ukraine's com– official visit to Washington by joining The United States and Ukraine will also continue their ongoing discussions mitment to disarm by announcing that a the Ukrainian American community in regarding the establishment of an effective export control regime that will allow trainload of 60 nuclear warheads had just celebrating the 180th anniversary of Ukraine increased access to U.S. goods and high technology, and allow Ukraine been delivered to Russia. Taras Shevchenko's birth. The celebra– to participate fully in the COCOM Cooperation Forum. The U.S. is ready to pro- Both presidents emphasized that tion, organized by the Ukrainian National vide technical assistance to help Ukraine create a national export control regime. Ukraine's integration into a broader Association, was held at the Shevchenko The two leaders noted Ukraine's interest in acquiring the status of a full and peaceful and democratic Europe is the monument downtown at noon. The presi– equal partner in the Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR), The United best path to lasting security and prosperi– dent and his delegation then traveled to States and Ukraine will cooperate closely to help to achieve this goal, which will ty. President Kravchuk added: "President New York to open the Consulate General make an important contribution to international efforts to stem proliferation of Bill Clinton and 1 agreed that the politi– of Ukraine, and meet with U.N. Secretary ballistic missiles. cal and economic security of Ukraine, General Boutros Boutros-Ghali, investment which is playing on an important stabiliz– American businesspersons and Jewish ing road on fthe European continent! has community leaders. U.S. private investment in Ukraine can make an important contribution to Ukraine's transition to a market economy by providing capital, jobs, improving product quality and manufacturing efficiency, and introducing management and technical know-how. Both sides agree the Avoidance of Double Taxation Treaty and Bilateral investment Treaty, providing comprehensive protection for investors, are important steps and could stimulate private capital flows. Such agreements need to be accompanied by administrative, tax, regulatory and leg– islative changes in Ukraine to improve the over-all climate for investment and to provide the necessary security and stability that investors seek, identifying barri– ers to investment and exchanging information on ways to improve the invest– ment climate in Ukraine will be an important objective of the Bilateral Commission on Trade and investment. The U.S. Overseas Private investment Coporation has agreed to organize a conference on investment in Ukraine to be held in Chicago in July 1994. This will follow up an ОРІС-organized investment mission which visited Ukraine in 1993. Science and Technology Cooperation Both sides agree to continue with exchanges of information in the area of sci– ence and technology and to cooperate in identifying opportunities for scientific and space research collaboration. They agreed to conclude a bilateral Science and Technology Agreement to formalize government-to-government cooperation Dydyk-Petrenko and to establish a coordinating mechanism to foster bilateral science and technol– Olympians viktor Petrenko and Oksana Baiul en route to a meeting with (Continued on page 21) President Bill Clinton. 12 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11

PHOTO REPORT: President Leonid Kravchuk's visit to the United States

U.S. military personnel line the steps leading to the Tomb of the Unknowns at Arlington National Cemetery.

President Leonid Kravchuk, flanked by Ambassador Oleh Bilorus, addresses the Ukrainian American community at the Taras Shevchenko monument.

President Leonid Kravchuk and Col. Duaoe Hardesty before the entrance to the Tomb of the Unknowns.

President Leonid Kravchuk meets with President Bill Clinton at the Oval Office.

Foreign Minister Anatoliy Zlenko and Secretary of State Warren Christopher sign a treaty at the White House. Members of the Ukrainian delegation at the Shevchenko monument. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 13

Community members witness the first raising of the Ukrainian flag at the efense Minister Gen. Yitaliy Radetsky signs autographs at the United Nations reception. Consulate General on East 49th Street.

Ukraine's current and former Olympic champions, ^ Oksana Baiul (above) and viktor Petrenko (right), resident Leonid Kravchuk speaks at the Consulate opening. at the U.N. reception. Washington photos by Yaro Bihun, Anya Dydyk-Petrenko and Marijka Lischak. New York photos by Roma Hadzewycz.

it a meeting at the Consulate are: (from left) Yaroslav Sokolyk of the Ukrainian Yorld Congress, Consul General viktor Kryzhanivsky and ivan Drach of the Ambassador Oleh Bilorus is flanked by Chicago Consul General Anatoliy Oliynyk (right) and Ukrainian World Coordinating Council. Minister of Foreign Economic Relations Oleh Slepichev. 14 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11 PAID ADVERTISEMENT

Citing a growing anxiety over many concerns facing the Ukrainian (Greek- stood to mean all faithful except those tion throughout the whole world, begin– Catholic) Church, a Ukrainian Catholic lay group - the Laity Council, an advisory in Holy Orders and those who belong to ning with our immediate Ukrainian body to the Patriarchal Society, has issued a North American Declaration of the a religious state approved by the Catholic community. Ukrainian Catholic Concern, which addresses ecclesial, administrative and apos– Church. That is, the faithful who by Concerns: Baptism are incorporated into Christ, tolic issues that pertain to the entire Ukrainian Catholic Church and are acutely are placed in the People of God, and in All of our concerns for the future of felt in the diaspora. The future direction of the Church, relations with the vatican - their own way share the priestly, the Ukrainian Catholic Church can be especially over jurisdictional issues, and the steep drop in membership are among prophetic and kingly office of Christ, divided into two broad categories: 1) some of the specific concerns mentioned in the document. and to the best of their ability carry on ecclesial7administrative; 2) apostolic. The declaration, formed by the Laity Council's seven-member executive commit– the mission of the whole Christian peo– EcclesiaUAdministrative Concerns tee with contribution of some Canadian faithful, was sent to the bishops in the ple in the Church and in world...There United States and Canada and was also forwarded to the Synod in Lviv, that took is therefore one chosen People of God: Ecclesial and administrative concerns 'one Lord, one faith, one baptism'... place during the fourth week of February. The document as published gives a par- revolve around two major issues: the Hal list of signatures following those of the Laity Council, but it was noted that The apostolate of the laity is a patriarchate and ecclesial integrity. many members of the laity and UCC clergy share the same concerns. sharing in the salvific mission of the Church. Through Baptism and a. The Patriarchate - The integrity Confirmation all are appointed to this of the Ukrainian Catholic Church lies in THE NORTH AMERICAN apostolate by the Lord himself...Thus, her holiness, her world-wide unity, her every lay person, through those gifts theological and ecclesial tradition, and given to him, is at once the witness and her ability to serve. These are interde– DECLARATION the living instrument of the mission of the church itself 'according to the mea– pendent characteristics that together OF UKRAINIAN CATHOLIC CONCERN sure of "Christ's bestowal.'...All the with administrative freedom, are neces– laity, then, have the exalted duty of sary for the life of the institution. As we approach the four hundredth anniversary of the Union of Brest, we, the working for the ever greater spread of At the time of the Kyyivan State, the undersigned Ukrainian Catholics in North America, are impelled by conscience to the divine plan of salvation to all men, metropolitans of Kyyiv were the Primates issue a statement regarding the future of our Church. every epoch and all over the earth... of the Christian Church in Ukraine. The Like all Christians, the laity have collapse of the Kyyivan State and the Historical Perspective vided heritage of the Universal the right to receive in abundance the decline of Constantinople placed the Church...For the Catholic Church wish– help of the spiritual goods of the Ukrainian Church at risk. Moscow, now Church especially that of the word of Before proceeding to our statement, it es the traditions of each particular calling itself "The Third Rome," attempt– church or rite to remain whole and God and sacraments from the pastors. is well to recall the agreement which led ed to absorb the Ukrainian Church as the entire, and it likewise wishes to adapt To the latter the laity should disclose to the particularity (sui juris character) of its own way of life to the needs of dif– their needs and desires with that liberty first step towards Russification. Warsaw, the Ukrainian Catholic Church within the ferent times and places... Provision and confidence which befits children of a citadel of Roman Catholicism, attempt– Catholic communion, it began when the must be made, therefore, everywhere in God and brothers of Christ. By reason ed to "Latinize" the Ukrainian Church as majority of Ukrainian Orthodox bishops the world to protect and advance all of the knowledge, competence or pre- the first step towards Polonization. The affirmed their loyalty to the Pope of these individual churches." eminence which they have, the laity are Union of Brest preserved the viability and Rome in the 16th century. Although the empowered — indeed sometimes oblig– integrity of a segment of the Ukrainian vatican H did not equivocate when it Ukrainian Christian Church had followed ed — to manifest their opinion on those Church. addressed the question of responsibility things which pertain to the good of the Constantinople (the fount of its ecclesias– Today, the Ukrainian Catholic for maintaining the particularity of the Church... tical identity and spirituality) when the Church is once again at risk, the result Ukrainian Catholic Church. The pastors, indeed, should recog– Church of Christ split between East and of vatican policy that we, despite our West in 1054, Kyyiv's ties with the nize and promote the dignity and respon– "All members of the Eastern sibility of the laity of the Church. They best prayerful efforts, find difficult to Church of the West had not been entirely Churches should be firmly convinced should willingly use their prudent advice fathom. Three points of view regarding severed. The reaffirmation of communion that they can and ought always pre– and confidently assign duties to them in the future of the Ukrainian Church have was recognized on December 23, 1595, serve their own legitimate liturgical the service of the Church, leaving them emerged in curial circles. They can be rites and ways of life, and that changes when Pope Clement vill issued Magnus freedom and scope for acting, indeed, classified as "ecumenical," isolationist Dominus et laudabilis nimis, a papal bull are to be introduced only to forward they should give them the courage to their own organic development...They and traditional. proclaiming the reception of the undertake works on their own initiative. The first argues that the Ukrainian Ukrainian Church and nation, and recog– are to aim always at a more perfect They should with paternal love consider knowledge and practice of their rites, Catholic Church is a barrier to union with nizing the ecclesiastical authority of all its attentively in Christ, initial moves, sug– and if they have fallen away due to cir– the Orthodox world and for that reason bishops and priests as well as "all sacred gestions, and desires proposed by the cumstances of times or persons, they should be allowed to quietly wither away rites and ceremonies which they use laity. Moreover pastors must respect and are to strive to return to their ancestral recognize the liberty which belongs to all in the interests of broader ecumenism. according to the institutions of the sacred traditions..." in the terrestrial city..." This perspective is consistently supported Greek fathers, in their divine offices, the by the hierarchy of the Russian Orthodox sacrifice of the Holy Mass, the adminis– vatican 11 was also concise regarding The Lay Apostolate Church. We believe this type of tration of all sacraments and other sacred the role, legitimacy and need for patri– According to the vatican 11 Decree "Ostpolitik" is doomed to failure. Given functions, as far as these are not in oppo– archs in the Eastern Churches: on the Apostolate of Lay People Moscow's self-anointing as the center of sition to the truth and doctrine of the "By the term 'Eastern Patriarch' is the Christian world, its imperial expan– Catholic faith and do not exclude com– (Apostolicam Actuositatem): meant the bishop who has jurisdiction sion in concert with the Russian state, and munion with the Roman church." it is over all the bishops, metropolitans not "From the fact of their union with its historic disdain of the West, the likeli– significant to note that included in the so- excepted, clergy and people of his own Christ the Head, flows the laymen's right hood that the Russian Orthodox Church called Union of Brest was the exemption territory or rite, according to the rules of and duty to be apostles, inserted as they will ever formally recognize the primacy of lower clergy from the Roman (Latin- canon law and without prejudice to the are in the Mystical Body of Christ by of the Bishop of Rome is slight indeed. rite) requirement of clerical celibacy. primacy of the Roman Pontiff...The baptism and strengthened by the power patriarchs with their synods are the high– of the Holy Spirit in confirmation, it is A second attitude circulating among Rationale est authority for all business of the patri– by the Lord himself that they are some vatican officials argues that the archate, not excepting the right of setting assigned to the apostolate...On all Latin-rite Catholic Church remains the The rationale governing our statement up new eparchies(dioceses) and appoint– Christians, accordingly, rests the noble one and only "true faith." According to is based on three significant decrees of ing bishops of their rite within the patri– obligation of working to bring all men this perspective, all Eastern Christians — vatican H. The first, Orientalium archal territory, without prejudice to the throughout the whole world to hear and whether Catholic or Orthodox, are essen– Ecclesiarum, succinctly defines the sui inalienable right of the Roman Pontiff to accept the divine message of salva– tially moribund. Adherents of this juris character of the Ukrainian Catholic intervene in any particular case. What is tion.,.The apostolate in one's social envi– laid down concerning patriarchs applies approach wish to abandon ecumenism Church and its role and responsibility ronment endeavors to infuse the also, in accordance with canon law, to Christian spirit into the mentality and because they believe that too many con- within the Universal Church. A second major archbishops who rule the whole of behavior, laws and structures of the com– cessions by Rome will weaken the author– decree, Lumen Gentium, clearly delin– some individual church or rite. Since the munity in which one lives. To such a ity of the Church. They also believe in the eates the particular vocation of the laity. patriarchal system is the traditional form degree is it the special work and respon– benign neglect of the Ukrainian Catholic The third, Apostolicam Actuositatem, of government in the Eastern Churches, sibility of lay people, that no one else can Church, viewed in this instance as a barri– calls the laity to participate in the the holy ecumenical council wishes, ever properly supply for them..." er to the strengthening of one, effective, church's mission as apostles. where there is need, new patriarchates to We Are the Church and centralized Latin Catholic monolith. The Particularity (Sui Juris Character) be set up. This reserved to an ecumeni– cal council or to the Roman Pontiff..." The traditional attitude, one sustained of the Ukrainian Catholic Church Based on the above citations, we by a number of papal decrees as well as believe that vatican П obligates all The Decree on the Catholic Eastern The vocation of the Laity vatican 11, supports the premise that the Ukrainian Catholics to: Churches (Orientalium Ecclesiarum) Ukrainian Catholic Church is a martyred it was vatican H that broadened our 1. Preserve, protect and nurture the defined the relationship between Rome church which has validated its loyalty to understanding of the Church, rejecting sui juris character of their Church as and the Eastern Catholic Church: Rome through forty years of unspeak– the notion that the Church is to be iden– defined by the Union of Brest. tified exclusively with hierarchical roles able suffering under the Soviets. As "The Catholic Church, values 2. Become "living instruments of the such as bishop or priest. Although the such, it remains a viable and vibrant seg– highly the institutions of the Eastern Church itself and manifest their "opin– styles of each differ, the Church is as ment of the Universal Church deserving Churches, their liturgical rites, ecclesi– ion on those things which pertain to the astical traditions, and their ordering of present to the world in the ordinary of reciprocal loyalty, in this regard, the good of the Church." Christian life. For in those churches, roles of lay Christians as it is in the traditionalists are adhering to the origi– 3. Request that our priests and bishops which are distinguished by their vener– ecclesiastical roles of bishop and priest. nal intent of the Union of Brest. willingly use our "prudent advice" and able antiquity, there is clearly evident According to the Dogmatic Constitution Given the apparent confusion within leave us "freedom and scope for acting." the tradition which has come from the of the Church (Lumen Gentium): vatican circles regarding the future of the apostles through the Fathers and which 4. Develop an apostolate which seeks is part of the divinely revealed, undi– "The term 'laity' is here under- to spread the divine message of salva– (Continued on page 15) No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 15

^^^^^^^^^^PAID ADVERTISEMENT in contrast to Poland, a different sce– loss. Catholic marriages dropped from Ukrainian Catholic laity conference to DECLARATION... nario recently emerged in Ukraine itself. 888 to 448, another fifty-percent decline. convene in the fall of 1994. We believe (Continued from page 14) The Greek Catholic Primate of Ukraine, in Canada, Church statistics also such a gathering will be the first step Major Achbishop Myroslav Lubachivsky, Ukrainian Catholic Church, and the com– reflect a decline, albeit not nearly as towards Church renewal. We invite the was denied jurisdiction over the Eparchy plexity of today's administrative profound. The Ukrainian Catholic popu– clergy, religious, and our hierarchy to of Mukachiv by an administrative edict of demands and inter-confessional relation- lation dropped from 190,831 to 128,395 assist us in its organization, and if that is the Eastern Congregation. The anomalous ships, we believe a strong patriarchal between 1951 and 1991. not possible, to remain in prayerful com– situation of a church on Ukrainian territo– structure is the only appropriate vehicle These numbers can mean only one munion with us, encouraging and provid– ry, of the same rite and the same traditions, for protecting the sui juris character of the thing. Both the Ukrainian Catholic laity ing us, in the words of vatican H, with but with no links to the primatial See of and the clergy in North America are not the proper "scope and freedom to act." Ukrainian Catholic Church, for consoli– Lviv, cannot be explained by other than dating all resources of the Church against fulfilling their apostolic mission within political reasons. Placing this eparchy February 1994 misguided intrusions into her pastoral and their own community. We are not sure under the jurisdiction of the Papal Nuncio of all of the reasons for a decreasing administrative responsibilities, for pro– in Kyyiv simply magnifies the anomaly. Laity Council: Roma M. Hayda, Chair viding the kind of spiritual sustenance Ukrainian population in North America, Both developments point to a singu– Executive Board: needed to strengthen the Body of Christ, but we believe we can no longer ignore lar lack of awareness by vatican curial Lubomyr A. Hajda and for encouraging the laity to assume the situation and pretend that all is well. decision-makers of the need to regard Natalie A. Gawdiak their apostolic mission. Given the fact There are causes behind the current each Eastern Catholic Church as a sepa– Myron B. Kuropas that the Head of the Ukrainian Catholic state of affairs, and we need to find out rate, integral unit. Such recognition of Leonid D. Rudnycky Church has long since returned to what they are. the Ukrainian Catholic Church requires Andrew D. Sorokowski Ukraine to lead the Church there within a respect for its liturgical, territorial, legal A Call to Action Sydir M. Tymiak framework of a free and independent and spiritual integrity wherever it exists. Ukrainian state, and that in June of 1990 There are many other concerns that Canon law clearly recognizes the Partial list of signatures: Pope John Paul 11 told the Ukrainian Ukrainian Catholic Church as a church we as Ukrainian Catholics in North Catholic bishops that there are no more sui juris, possessing a singular, recog– America share. The ones we have listed, UN1TED STATES obstacles to the establishment of the nizable rite. Canon 28,1 states: namely, the patriarchate and ecclesial Walter Anastas, Lydia 8c volodymyr Ukrainian Catholic Patriarchate, we can integrity of the Ukrainian Catholic Bazarko, Andrew 8c Taissa Browar, see no legitimate reason for further delay. "A rite is the liturgical, theologi– Church, Rome's double standard cal, spiritual and disciplinary patrimo– Ulana M.Diachuk, Jose 8c ika regarding territorial jurisdictions, and Koznarska Casanova, Rostyslav 8c b. Ecclesial integrity - A second area ny, culture and circumstances of history our rapidly declining membership, are of major concern is the vatican's lack of Marta Bohachevska Chomiak , Borys A. of a distinct people, by which its own the most significant and far-reaching. respect for the integrity of the sui juris manner of living the faith is manifested Gudziak, Larissa M. Fontana, Andrew J. character of the Ukrainian Church and in each Church sui juris.44 Just listing our concerns is not enough, Futey, Roma Hadzewycz, ihor E. rite. The reorganization of the Latin-rite however. We believe that there must be a Hayda, Sophia 8c Titus Hewryk, Marion The Ukrainian Catholic Church is Church in Poland announced by the concerted effort to address the issues we C. Hrubec , Eugene M. iwanciw, Sonia such a rite and Church, in order to safe- papal bull Totus Tuus Poloniae Populus have raised in a constructive fashion, B. Karmazyn, vern 8c vera Korchinski, guard its integrity and guarantee its in March of 1992, placed the Peremyshl without casting aspersions in anyone's Mr8c Mrs Taras Kozbur, Julian E. future, we believe it is essential that the Eparchy — historically united with the direction. We are all to blame, and we Kulas, Lesia Kuropas, Askold S. jurisdiction of the Synod of Ukrainian Church in Ukraine, with a portion of its must all work together to find solutions. Lozynsky, Harry v. Makar, Yourij 8c Catholic bishops be recognized through- territory still in Ukraine — under the in their Divine Liturgy, Christians of Zoria Malachowsky, Nadia Komarnycky out the world, wherever there exist jurisdiction of the Roman Catholic the East pray and call upon each other to McConnell, Nicholas 8c Tillie Medvid, eparchies or exarchates of this Church. Primate of Poland. Although, thanks to unite both in love and in their profession Yaroslava Surmach Mills, Dr. 8c Mrs S. the unanimous stand of the bishop, cler– Apostolic Concerns - Of equal if not of faith. The dramatic changes in the Mychajliw, Anisa Sawyckyj Mycak, gy and faithful, the Greek Catholic greater concern to us is the decline of political situation in Eastern Europe have Maria Harasymowycz-Olynec, Church in Poland was withdrawn from the Ukrainian Catholic Church in North produced new and exciting possibilities Wolodymyr v. Petryshyn, Stephan the primate's jurisdiction in 1993 and America. The figures are shocking. for strengthening the bonds of unity of Procyk, volodymyr Pyskir, Lidia subordinated directly to Rome, our con– According to the Official Catholic the Ukrainian Greek Catholic Church. Tarnavsky, Bohdan 8c Bohdanna cerns are by no means allayed. First, the Directory for the United States, the Responding to the appeal of the Second vitvitsky, Zirka 8c Roman voronka, attempt itself showed a disregard in Ukrainian Catholic population declined vatican Council, we strongly affirm that Donna Wolansky, Alexander 8L Anna principle for the Ukrainian Church's from 281,253 in 1967 to 140,314 in the bonds of unity of our Church must be Woroniak integrity, secondly, an historically tradi– 1992. That is a loss of 140,934, roughly based on the traditions and spirituality of tional ecclesial territory was severed half of the Ukrainian Catholic faithful, in our ancient Eastern Fathers, it is our firm CANADA from its primatial sec. The attempted twenty-five years. The number of active belief that in the contemporary context Gloria S. Chychota, Harry 8c Olga integration of the See of Peremyshl into priests declined from 201 in 1967 to 136 we need to deepen our appreciation for Czerwoniak, Mykola Kushpeta, the ecclesiastical administrative struc– in 1992, a drop of thirty percent. The ele– our Christian heritage, and in so doing to Yaroslava 8c Roman Lomaga, Mychajlo ture of the Latin Rite in Poland was not mentary school population went from renew our Church so that it can truly be H. Marunchak, Hryhor Porochiwnyk, even in accordance with structures erect– 8,227 in 1967 to 2,679 in 1992, a decline an authentic ecumenical witness to Eugene Roman, Peter 8c Olga Savaryn, ed for Ukrainian Catholics in North or of sixty-seven percent, infant baptisms Christ's love for His people. Frank J. Spicoluk, Lesia 8c Orest Schur, South America. went from 2,376 to 1,254, a fifty-percent With this in mind, we are calling for a Michael N. Wytiuk

Need a back issue? if you'd like to obtain a back issue of The Ukrainian Weekly, СОЮЗІЄКА send S2 per copy (first-class postage included) to: Administration, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, N.J. 07302. SOYUZIVKA Attention students Ukrainian Ski Club KLK Soyuzivka invites its members and their guests to their is now accepting applications Annual ski week-end7ski races for summer employment to be held at POSITIONS AVAILABLE BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS: Hunter Mountain on Saturday, March 26,1994 Folk Entertainers Housekeeping Personnel Banquet and awards ceremony at the Xenia Motel Camp Counselors Snack Bar Personnel и Race registration with lift tickets S40; juniors S35. (Discounted lift tickets or Office Personnel Pool Personnel race registration only available). Kitchen Personnel General Workers в Banquet (family style, includes appetizer) - S16; children 172 price. m Racing to start at 12:30 p.m. (Saturday). Please register at Ski Club Table (Grounds Maintenance, Setups, Etc.) Dining Room Personnel (Colonel's Hall, Main Lodge) at 9 a.m. m Rooms may be reserved (first come, first served) at Xenia by calling them U.N.A. Membership is required. Preference will be given to previous employees in at (518) 263-4700 - Mention KLK. good standing and those able to begin work early in June and stay through Labor Day. m For additional information and to register please contact Severin Please submit your application by May 1 (at the latest). Palydowych at (201) 470-2361 (7:30 a.m.-2 p.m.) or George Popel Previous employees' deadline April 15 (by phone). at (908) 297-0786 (before 10 p.m. please). For applications please call Soyuzivka, (914) 626-5641. 16 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11 Ukrainian pro hockey update СОЮЗІВКА by lhor Sfe!mach

Stooges fan Poddubny movie stills, buttons, posters, biogra– SOYUZIVKA phies, comic books, trading cards, scrap- never stooge on ice books and nearly 200 Stooges shorts and in his bizarre pre-game ritual, Walt features, from "Woman Haters" (1934) 1994 CAMPS a WORKSHOPS AT SOYUZWKA Poddubny plopped onto a couch, sliced a to "The Three Stooges Meet Hercules" banana into his raisin bran and milk, and (1963). Poddubny kept a little black book TENN!S CAMP - SUNDAY, JUNE 19 - THURSDAY, JUNE 30 plunged a tape into his vCR. As the in which he has rated each film. His BOYS 8c GlRLS AGE 12-18. FOOD fc LODG!NG UNA MEMBERS S240.00 goons on the screen ran through a reper– favorite was "An Ache in Every Stake," NON-MEMBERS S270.00. TENN1S FEE: S70.00 toire of mayhem, Poddubny, ex-center of a Curly classic in which the boys bopped !NSTRUCTORS: ZENON SNYLYK, GEORGE SAWCHAK 8c STAFF the New York Rangers, catalogued the one another with frying pans, gouged one LlM!T: 60 PART1C1PANTS. carnage. He identified slapshots - the another with ice tongs and committed forehand, the backhand, the traveling BOYS' CAMP - MONDAY, JULY 4 - SUNDAY, JULY 17 otherwise cheerful acts of Stoogerie. He RECREATlONAL CAMP FOR BOYS AGE 7-12, FEATURlNG HlKlNG, multiple-face slap - before moving on to has made a pilgrimage to the Stooges' SWIMMING, GAMES, UKRAINIAN SONGS AND FOLKLORE. eye pokes, nose tweaks, skull bashes and star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame, and UNA MEMBERS: S160.00 PER WEEK; NON-MEMBERS S180.00 PER two-handed head clunks. he still belongs to a Stooges fanclub. WEEK ADDLTLONAL COUNSELOR FEE 825.00 PER CHLLD PER WEEK These goons were not the Broad Street Poddubny's hesitant smile and placid Bullies. They're far more notorious mer– LlMlT: 45 CHlLDREN. demeanor conceal his Stoogemania. "1 chants of menace: Curly, Larry and Моє, never needed an alarm clock when Walt GlRLS' CAMP - MONDAY, JULY 4 - SUNDAY, JULY 17 the Three Stooges. "They're crazy, crazy, was my roommate," said Jan Erixon, RUN lN CONJUNCTlON WlTH THE BOYS' CAMP. SAME PROGRAM, crazy!" said Poddubny's sparky mother, another ex-left winger from the Rangers. FEES AND LlMlTS APPLY. Nadia. "Walt watched them over and "He woke me up with the 'Tre idioter' UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCE WORKSHOP - SUNDAY, JULY 24 - SUNDAY, AUGUST І over, and never got tired of them. They every morning." TRADITIONAL UKRAINIAN FOLK DANCING FOR BEGINNERS, calmed him down. They lifted him up. Poddubny's lantern jaw and jutting INTERMEDIATE AND ADVANCED DANCERS, FOOD a LODGING: UNA They were like medicine." So maybe a features led some of his ex-teammates to MEMBERS S265.00 NON-MEMBERS S295. !NSTRUCTORS' FEE: S150.00. dose of the Stooges before a game might call him Sarge, after pro wrestler L!MlT: 60 STUDENTS. have been a tonic for the whole NHL. Sargeant Slaughter. Others just called That season (1986-1987), while the him enigmatic. "The guy sat in his stall THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE AGAINST ANY–. Rangers were in a state of Stooge-like and didn't say much," said ex-Ranger ONE BASED ON AGE, RACE, CREED, SEX OR COLOR, disarray and 16 players did the Curly center Pierre Larouche. "He was a pretty FOR MORE INFORMATLON, PLEASE CONTACT THE MANAGEMENT OF SOYUZIVKA. Shuffle through their roster, Poddubny weird dude." ALL CAMPS 8C WORKSHOPS MUST BE PRE-REG!STERED! was New York's most consistent scoring Poddubny: "it's Ukrainian for 'under ALL NECESSARY MEDlCAL FORMS 8c PERMlSSlON SUPS MUST BE lN NO LATER threat, leading the Rangers in points with the oak tree,' " said Nadia Poddubny THAN TWO WEEKS PRlOR TO START OF CAMP! NO EXCEPtlONS!! 40 goals and 47 assists. He even had a whose maiden name is Peremeszko. "The 15-game scoring streak, one shy of the Poddubnys are solid family." She and team record set by Mike Rogers in 1982. Michael, Walt's father, are Ukrainian The next season (1987-1988), New immigrants who met and married in WILLKOR FINANCIAL LTD. York was just as lousy - starting out 4-9- Canada. For all of you Stooges buffs, 3 after its first 16 games - while Walt was born just after the release of TAX ADVICE, TAX PREPARATION, AND ACCOUNTING SERVICES Poddubny was just as effective. Through "Sappy Bull Fighters" and before "Snow the first month or so, he had a team-high TWO LOCATlONS: White and the Three Stooges." Curly had 11 goals and 12 assists, despite having been dead for eight years, Shemp five. 25-84 Steinway Street 20 West Main Street missed a game after he suffered a mild Mrs. Poddubny says Walt was a tough Astoria, New York, 11103 Bay Shore, N.Y. 11706 concussion and a bruised right shoulder little boy. When he was 5 - or at about Tel: (718) 721-4617 Tel: (516) 422-2365 in a loss to the Calgary Flames. the time he began watching the Stooges - Poddubny, center Marcel Dionne and he cut his hand on some broken glass. Personal and business tax returns, federal and state speedy Finnish right wing Tomas The gash required eight stitches. "Walt returns in addition to international taxes. Sandstrom gave the Rangers whatever never cried," she recalled. "The first thing attack they had. Sandstrom outskated he said when he came out of the emer– Wanted: Additional Tax Preparers needed. Please call above numbers. defensemen and outwitted goalies, in gency room was, 'Momma, look at the contrast, Poddubny hovered in the slot, pretty thread 1 got in my hand.' He wasn't waiting for the pass that unleashed what scared of pain or blood or nothing." may have been the hardest shot in the By his own account, Walt was a bit of entire league. a knucklehead as a kid. His Stoogeness "There was something about Walt that didn't include leading friends around by Thinking about buying a home? reminded me of myself a lot of years the nose with a monkey wrench, but he ago," said Rangers General Manager Phil did swat rocks at cars with a tennis rack– Esposito, a five-time NHL scoring et, hammer the headlights out of his The Ukrainian National Association champ when he played for Boston, and a father's Plymouth and give the girl next offers its members Stoogephile himself. "But he was a much door a Curly cut. better skater than 1 was and had a much Mrs. Poddubny didn't exactly curtail faster release. He was not an easy guy to her son's lively childhood. At the dinner pick the puck off." table she would start food fights with Poddubny strod, around the rink with Walt, Peter and their two older sisters, і Low Fixed Rate Mortgage Loans a long, loping gait that was deceptively Mary and irene. "i'd pelt them with quick. He was a 64," 205-pounder who radishes, and soon there'd be olives, ' For 1-3 Family Owner Occupied Homes shot without a wind-up, snapping off tomatoes and beets flying everywhere," shots with the strength of his wrists and she said. "We'd only stop when nothing ' Quick Appraisal and Approval forearms. The puck flew off the ice so was left on the table." Walt's trophies in fast that goalies often reacted more out of о Low Closing Fees the china cabinet still sport old vegetable fear than skill. "Walt was a big, big man and fruit juice stains. t Fast and Friendly Service with a heavy, heavy shot," said then- Walt learned to skate at age 8 and Ranger teammate, left winger Don laced up his first pair of Bauers at age 11. Maloney. "1 don't know if he got it milk– "1 never pushed him to play hockey," ing cows as a kid or what." said his mother. "The only thing 1 ever Thinking about refinancing? Actually Poddubny, then 27 years old pushed him to do was put out the (now 33), worked on the shot during the garbage, and 1 still can't get him to do summer in the backyard of his parents' that." home in Thunder Bay, Ontario. His Poddubny played a month of Junior A Take the right step Call us about rates, younger brother, Peter, fed him 200 hockey in Brandon, Manitoba, but got terms and more information at pucks in rapid succession on a fiberglass homesick and left. He was 18. "Get a slab. Poddubny whacked them at a job," said Dad, who is a millwright. woodpile until his wrists were too sore to And Walt did, briefly, in fact, in a 10- continue. month period he got half a dozen or so. When Walt and his wife, Tammy, He was a roofer, a bouncer, a guard in a 1 (800) 253-9862 (except N.J.) or were in Thunder Bay, he often holed up maximum security prison. He was even a (201)451-2200 in his parents' basement, a temple of surveyor for 15 minutes, but quit because sorts that he and Peter dedicated to the Three Stooges. Enshrined there are (Continued on page 17) No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 17

Candy, a long-suffering Leafs fan, he Department dinner hosted by vice– Pro hockey would brood over his troubles. They Ukraines Olympians.,. President and Mrs. Al Gore, a reception (Continued from page 16) would trade Curly impersonations and (Continued from page 9) celebrating the opening of Ukraine's watch Candy's Stooges tapes. "Walt and Consulate General at the United Nations, he "didn't like holding a pole with two Olympians were informed 24 hours І agree that the magic of Stooge humor is and a dinner for businesspersons at The burned-out hoseheads." before the Ukrainian delegation was its subtlety," said Candy. "Of course, the Hoseheads, Poddubny kindly reminds departing for the U.S. that they would be Plaza Hotel in midtown Manhattan. They odd slap in the face or two fingers in the those who don't remember the cocka– accompanying them. "1 can't believe also had an opportunity to meet separate– eyes didn't hurt." mamie McKenzie Brothers from SCTv, we're going to meet Bill Clinton," he ly with President Clinton at the White John Candy was Dr. Tongue in mock 3- were young Canadian males at their said. House. D extravaganzas on SCTv's "Monster dumbest and lumpiest. Their conversa– The American media couldn't believe They did not appear, however, at the Horror Chiller Theater." Poddubny tried to tions consisted mainly of "take off, eh," it either, given that Mr. Clinton has not Taras Shevchenko monument in get "Dr. Tongue" put on his license plate, and they seemed to survive on a diet of yet greeted his own Olympic champions. Washington, despite chants from the but someone else beat him to it. He did beer, back bacon and donuts. "1 had a lot White House spokeswoman Dee Dee crowd calling "Oksana! Oksana!" give the name to a small brass elephant he of friends who fell into the 'hoser' cate– Myers was forced to qualify the The Olympic gold medalists' presence squeezes for good luck. "1 liked Dr. gory," he said. "Hell 1 could have been Ukrainian figure skaters' visit to the in the United States frequently overshad– Tongue in '3-D House of Wax' and '3-D one myself if 1 hadn't gotten out of White House by stating that President owed President Kravchuk's official visit: House of Pancakes.'" Poddubny said, "but Thunder Bay. So, take off, eh." Kravchuk wanted Miss Baiul and Mr. a local Washington-area television sta– І identified most with his 3-D 'House of Poddubny got out of Thunder Bay and Petrenko to accompany the Ukrainian tion reported on March 3 only that Stewardesses.' in that one, Dr. Tongue back into hockey after deciding he didn't delegation to the U.S. "We said they Oksana Baiul and viktor Petrenko had gave some stranded flight attendants a like regular work after all. "1 really didn't were very welcome to come," a White arrived in the United States. potion that turned them into slave chicks." think about not making the NHL," he House official said. Beyond their capacity as unofficial When Esposito became New York's said. "1 figured i'd drive off that bridge Miss Baiul and Mr. Petrenko accompa– members of the Ukrainian delegation, the general manager after the 1985-1986 sea- when 1 got to it." nied their president to a whole round of two did have an opportunity to enjoy a son, a top priority was to beef up his in 1979-1980, Poddubny had 30 goals meetings and receptions: at the Overseas bit of American life: on Saturday team's anemic attack. One of his first and 17 assists in 43 games with the Private investment Corporation, the evening, a group of 20 Ukrainian moves was to trade for Poddubny. Junior A Kingston (Ontario) Canadians, White House press conference, a recep– Americans took them to a nightclub in However, some Rangers thought this but was such an unknown that he wasn't tion at the Ukrainian Embassy, a State midtown Manhattan for a little dancing. Uke might be a big dud. "When we got drafted until the fourth round - he was him, the question was not how he'd do as the 90th pick over all - by the Edmonton much as whether he'd even make the ilers. He played most of the 1980- team," said Maloney. 1981 season with Wichita, Kan., of the But Esposito, who was traded from Central Hockey League. "That was my Chicago to Boston before becoming an Stooge year," he says. "1 just ran around NHL superstar, said, "Sometimes you've SUPPORT wreaking havoc." in 70 games he had 21 got to change teams before getting a goals and 29 assists while amassing 207 chance to show what you can really do." penalty minutes, "in your first year, if Poddubny was moved from left wing American JPm you don't show everyone you'll answer to center, a position he had not played Heart Щ Ш the bell, they'll hack you to pieces," he since leaving Wichita. "1 thought if Walt Association l^r said. "When 1 wasn't picking fights, І played in the middle, he could be more ДВІ was joining in others just to get respect, effective and creative," said Esposito. "1 it wasn't until my second season that І hoped he would be more productive realized 1 wasn't going to make the NHL offensively with a little more room to on my fighting ability." roam." in Poddubny's first 11 games he The Toronto Maple Leafs traded for had six goals and 14 assists, and showed WIN A ROUND TRIP TO KYYIY FOR TWO! him with 11 games remaining in the 1981- an array of behind-the-back and between– Plus seven days apartment accomodation in beautiful Kyyiv. Entries SlO.OO 1982 NHL season, and in 1982-1983 he the-legs passes that most of his team- each. Drawing will be held May 1,1994, for Air Ukraine tickets (NYC-KYYiv) broke the Leafs' rookie goal-scoring mates would not even attempt. "Some valid 5715 to 12tf 1У94. Send form and check or MO (SlO.OO ea. entry) to UAEEA record with 28. But eight games into the guys are sluggers and muggers," said RAFFLE, P.O. Box 116, Castle Creek, NY 13744. Entry tickets sent by return mail. next season he broke his left ankle and Maloney. "Walt was an artist." Name: ^.„^^^^.^Tel^.„^^^^.^,TeL.-----. ------– missed 42 games. He later suffered a bro– Poddubny's panache quickly con– ken right ankle, a broken thumb, a broken quered the headhunters in Madison Address: rib, torn knee ligaments and an infected Square Garden's blue seats, a dim region - -.;--– і------.ZEZIP .. foot, and played less than half the sched– high above the ice to which, it's uleinboth 1984-1985 and 1985-1986. Sponsored by Ukrainian– American Educational Exchange Association. Funds to bencfitUkrainian rumored, Margaret Mead had planned to American exchange programs. All ticket donations tax-deductible. For more info., call (607) 648-2224. His linemates in Toronto were a cou– make her final expedition. "We had our ple of Czechoslovakians, Miroslav fill of lackadaisical players, figure– Frycer and Peter ihnacak. The trio eighters whose quickest route is to the weren't known for their scoring, but they bench rather than the puck," said Ken led the league in misspellings. Murrell, a blue-seater who used to write, HURYN MEMOR1ALS The Toronto management wasn't edit and publish Tonite, an alternative exactly pleased two years prior when program for his fellows in the cheap For the finest in custom made memorials installed in all ceme– Poddubny took his contract negotiation seats. "Poddubny was viewed as a hustler teries in the New York Metropolitan area including Holy Spirit to arbitration in a salary dispute. "They and a worker. He very rarely had an in Hamptonburgh, NY, St. Andrew's in South Bound Brook, wouldn't have minded, except that І unproductive shift." N.J., Pine Bush in Kerhonkson and Glen Spey Cemetery, Glen won," he said. "As Curly would say, '1 in a game early that season against the Spey. was a victim of soicumstance.'" Hartford Whalers, Poddubny controlled We offer personal service and guidance in your home. For a When Poddubny developed a foot the puck 10 feet in front of the Whalers' bilingual representative call: infection in training camp before the crease. But Hartford center Doug Jarvis 1985-1986 season, the Leafs questioned grabbed Poddubny's free hand and HURYN MEMOR1ALS his enthusiasm and shipped him to their jammed on the brakes. Poddubny spun P.O. Box 121 American Hockey League gulag in St. around in his best Curly imitation. He Hamptonburgh, NY. 10916 Catharines, Ontario, for rehabitation. shuffled his feet, he rolled his eyes, he did Tel. (914) 427-2684 "Either start working and try to get out of the entire Stooge routine except for the here," said his wife, Tammy, "or forget "nyuk, nyuk, nyuk." The referee did about hockey." everything but applaud. He slapped Jarvis Poddubny got the message and pro– with a two-minute penalty for holding. duced 28 goals and 27 assists in 37 "in Stooge terms, Walt had a Larry games. He returned to Toronto, where he attitude about his play," said John Candy. remained unhappy. "1 nearly got an "He'd get whomped into a corner and ulcer," he said. With the late actor John bounce right back." тштттмшмттмттттжмттжжтт Linguists needed Correction All native speakers of Ukrainian, The reviewer of Myrna Kostash's latest active U.S. Army, Reserve, or National book, "Bloodlines," Prof. Stella Hryniuk, іяявчіс Guard personnel interested in possible was incorrectly identified as director of " PACKAGE and FOOD Parcel Service ^J future deployment as a linguists to the Center for Ukrainian Canadian Ukraine, regardless of military opera– Studies at the University of Manitoba. ZAKARPATSKA, iYANO-FRANKivSKA tional specialty, are asked to send their Prof. Hryniuk does not occupy this post, ENGELMAN Grocery RAHWAY Travel Steven Musey names, units and Social Security num– never has, and has no present connection LVIVSKBrooklynA, NanY d CHERNRahway, IN JVC Y OBLASMillevllle, NJ T bers to Sgt. Julian Wynnyckyj at his new with the center. Her correct title is associ– 718 436-9709 908 381-8800 609 825-7665 address: 236 Broad St., Apt. 3, Sewickly, ate professor of history and Slavic studies, AUTHORIZED AGENTS PA 15143 University of Manitoba. THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994' No. 11

Ukrainian president. Kravchuk opens... He spoke briefly to the crowds, before (Continued from page 9) making his way to a meeting with U.N. Secretary General Boutros-Boutros Ghali. Attending university or college in able to work together, commented Dr. Cipywnyk, adding that 'perhaps Ukraine Although it had already been a long Toronto will unite the diaspora community." day, which began with a visit to the next year? The community leaders told President Pentagon, it was not yet over, as Kravchuk they would like Ukrainians President Kravchuk attended a dinner for throughout the world to unite in com– businesspersons interested in investing in Be part of a Ukrainian student residence and active memorating the "international Year of Ukraine. Held at The Plaza, it was spon– community centre in the heart of the city the Family," as 1994 has been designated sored by a newly-created foundation, the by the United Nations. Foundation for independent, Democratic St. viadimir institute "The president liked the idea," added Ukraine (F1DU), chaired by Zenon Mrs. Diachuk, explaining that Mr. Babiuk. Emceed by Hungarian American Kravchuk thought this was very impor– businessman Mark Helmke, president of tant in Ukraine because it has a very low Robinson, Lake, Lerer SL Montgomery, Student the event's biggest draw was the pres– population growth, it was suggested that Sunday, October 16, be named "Day of ence of Ukraine's two gold-medal win– the Ukrainian Family" to be marked by ning Olympians, who were hounded by Residence Ukrainians throughout the world. autographs seekers throughout the din– Mr. Sokolyk said although the activists ner. They were introduced to the 120 - very affordable could not voice all their concerns during attendees by President Kravchuk before - Located across from the University of Toronto campus the 20-minute meeting, they touched upon he retired for the evening. ^ Minutes from Ryerson, Ontario College of Art and such topics as Ukraine's foreign relations, Ms. Baiul was presented with a George Brown College the protection of Ukrainian minority rights Si0,000 check by the F1DU. Mr. Petrenko - Steps to public transportation in Eastern Europe and the former Soviet received a S3,000 check. The teenager also received a gold coin medallion dated - Newly refurbished facilities Union, the Black Sea Fleet, the Crimea from 1882 from Mr. and Mrs. Julian - Single occupancy and the future of the C1S. Bachynsky, as well other little mementos - Parking available After this short meeting, hierarchs of the Ukrainian Churches met with the from well-wishers. After the event, the Ukrainian delegation. Bishop Losten said two young Olympians tripped the light Register before July 1st and save $250! he explored such issues as a Ukrainian fantastic in Manhattan's clubs with some representative to the Yatican, a papal new Ukrainian American friends. On Sunday, after a bit of Manhattan Make your university experience memorable by building visit to Ukraine and military chaplains in sightseeing, it was back to work for friendships that will last a lifetime. Ukraine's armed forces. President Kravchuk was then off to President Kravchuk, who along with his the United Nations, where Ukrainian delegation met with various businessper– Call (416) 923-3318 for further information or write to: Americans paid Si00 a piece to mingle sons and American community leaders, with the delegation from Ukraine, includ– including an afternoon meeting with an ing Ms. Baiul and Mr. Petrenko, as well ecumenical group of New York's reli– St. viadimir institute as Minister of Defense vitaliy Radetsky, gious leaders at a Park Avenue syna– 620 Spadina Avenue Minister of Security Marchuk and others. gogue. Toronto, Ontario More than 650 guests, including foreign Here, the Ukrainian delegation pressed ^ M5S2H4 diplomats based in New York, gathered for billions of dollars of aid for Ukraine, at the cocktail reception to see the first and Prime Minister Yukhym Zviahilsky, president of an independent Ukraine. who is of Jewish heritage, asked the "it is extraordinarily pleasant for me Jewish community to lobby on Ukraine's to get such a warm greeting," said the behalf. Mr. Kravchuk had also met with Ukrainian leader, in recent times, 1 have other businesspersons in New York THE UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION not seen as many joyous people as 1 see throughout the day, but details of such gathered here today. The situation is meetings were unavailable. announces such in Ukraine today, in the building of The president's visit ended with an a new nation-state, that although we try early morning press conference at The SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS to amuse ourselves, we are mostly Plaza Hotel on Monday morning, March steeped in worries, searching for a solu– 7, before the delegation departed for FOR THE ACADEMiC YEAR 1994795 tion to our complex problems," said the Kyyiv.

Uncording to the June 1988 eligibility requirements So 1 ask you: please send Si00 - or The scholarships will be awarded to FULL-ТІМЕ UNDERGRADU– A challenge... whatever you can afford - to give this ATE STUDENTS (studying towards their first bachelor's degree) (Continued from page 7) fledgling farmers' co-op some start-up attending accredited colleges or universities and to HlGH SCHOOL money. They need to buy facilities to GRADUATES who will be attending such institutions of higher mals. Now they don't have a good way to get supplies or sell their extra produce. begin their agro co-op center. One farmer learning in the filing calendar year. Graduate students are ineligible offered his land, but the road leading to it to apply. A babushka may sit all day at a market just to sell a few eggs or apples, villagers is terrible. Ц)) The candidate must have been an ACTivE DUES-PAYlNG UNA get only half price for the animals and There is an ideal site in Tlumach - the MEMBER for at least TWO YEARS by the end of March of the fil– milk sold to collective farms. beginnings of a large canning factory, ing year. To fit in with the co-op's grain storage started and abandoned by Moscow years (worth 520,750), a grain cleaner is need– ago - but the co-op must buy it at auc– Applicants will be judged on the basis of: ed to improve the grain quality for stor– tion. The farmers' co-op may be the only 1. financial need ing. We hope to arrange for that. The lasting effect of all Myroslava 2. course of study cost may be S5,000. Once a farm co-op is Rozdolska's efforts. We have confidence 3. scholastic record well-established, supplies can be pur- in them - we've arranged for five men 4. involvement in Ukrainian community and student life DUE DATES chased in quantity and sold to the farm– from the Tlumach District to come to the Sor applications and documents: ers at a reasonable price. U.S. for seven weeks this winter for Now comes the challenge to the dias– training in agribusiness and cooperatives. fp our completed, signed tk dated application due by March 31,1994. pora. We have heard much talk about These farmers and their co-op deserve l^Ml required documents u photograph due by May 1, 1994. why Ukraine is in its pitiful state, but we the diaspora's help. For more informa– fc"o apply for the 1994795 scholarship you must use have seen little real help from those of tion or to make contributions, contact: yhe NEW APPLlCATlON FORM which can be obtained by writing to: Ukrainian heritage. Perhaps readers Ralph Dull, 7000 Stillmore Drive, didn't know what to do or whom to trust Englewood, OH 45322; (513) 832-0152. 1; UKRAINIAN NATIONAL ASSOCIATION or felt that their contribution would be (Checks payable to Ralph Dull should be too small. Ш 30 Montgomery Street, Jersey City, NJ 07302 marked "For Farmers' Association.")

SEND THE WEEKLY TO UKRA1NE WANTED о WANTED о WANTED о WANTED To order an air mail subscription to The Ukrainian Weekly for addressees For a position of travel agent in OKSANA TRAvEL. in Ukraine, send SH5 for subscription fee and postage costs to: Must speak English 8c Ukrainian. Subscription Department, The Ukrainian Weekly, 30 Montgomery St., Experience with SABRE program is required. Tel: 1 800-965-7262 Oksana international, Linden, NJ Jersey City, NJ 07302. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 19

Lufthansa leads the way to Ukraine with affordable prices. y^ St. Petersburg ь О

viirtius

Minsk

Berlin і Kyyiv

^

Let us take you to the new and to the ancient Kyyiv. Stroll down the Khreshchatyk or along the Dnipro once again, visit the magnificent Cathedral of St. Sophia. Travel to the Kyyevo-Pechersky State History and Culture Reservation. Lufthansa offers nonstop or direct service from twelve U.S. gateway cities to Frankfurt or Munich, where you can make convenient connections to Kyyiv. With Lufthansa, you can depend on the highest standards of service and surprisingly affordable prices, if you are flying from New York or Newark, try our new four-engine Airbus A340, the most advanced commercial aircraft in the world. For information and reservations, call Lufthansa at 1-800-645-3880 or contact your travel agent. Ask about our quality service to Kyyiv and to other Eastern European destinations.

Lufthansa

Lufthansa, 680 Fifth Ave., New York, NY 10019 One World Trade Center (Lobby), New York, NY 10048 1-800-645-3880 20 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11

them all of the attributes of statehood, America. He told reporters that he did The Crimea... but maintaining the ancien regime. This Kravchuk denies... not measure the success of his trip by the (Continued from page 6) has backfired. (Continued from page 1) amount of money offered by the United President's Kravchuk's cadre policy States for reform and nuclear dismantle– commitment to proceed with denucleariza– gas exports to Western Europe, which produced an even worse record on eco– ment programs. tion. The U.S. and the U.K. meanwhile, are pumped across Ukrainian territory. "We have negotiated an opportunity nomic reform in the Crimea than in According to a Reuters report, Gazprom have offered security assurances over for large-scale cooperation with the Ukraine itself (privatization is "illegal" was paying penalties to foreign clients Ukrainian territorial integrity in return for United States in the area of economy and on the peninsula). Yet, the national com– who did not get their supplies, and may Ukrainian denuclearization. Any conflict other fields. We have been talking about munist leadership in Kyyiv was absolute– ask Ukraine to pay these fines to in the Crimea therefore, would, become an a broad-based support of Ukraine as an ly confident that "their man" in the European consumers. international problem relatively quickly. independent democratic country. This Crimea, Mykola Bagrov, would win the Ukraine has ruled out handing over has been clearly indicated and underlined Conclusion presidential elections. its share of the Black Sea Fleet to pay for Mr. Bagrov's miserable showing in gas and oil debts, totaling over S3.2 bil– in the documents we have signed and During the last week of February the the elections has set off alarm bells lion, according to Ukrainian Navy vice– also in the statement by President Ukrainian Parliament gave a relatively among the old guard in Kyyiv. They are Admiral volodymyr Bezkorovainy in a Clinton and that gives us satisfaction. mild ultimatum to the Crimean president: undoubtedly wondering: Will this be recent interview given to The New York We only hope that the next step is to Either abide by Ukrainian laws and the their fate also in the Ukrainian parlia– Times. Although such a barter deal was realize and implement all the commit– Constitution, or other action will follow. mentary and presidential elections? raised at the Massandra summit in ments we have made," he said. What action would follow if President if President Meshkov now goes ahead September of last year, it was studied "1 cannot measure the success of the Meshkov decided to persist in his actions with a referendum on March 27, Kyyiv and rejected, said the Ukrainian com– meetings by the sum of money given to as though he were head of an indepen– has few choices left. Firstly, Kyyiv could mander, who is based in Sevastopil. Ukraine. For instance, if someone gives dent state and with his insistence on physically prevent the referendum from Ukraine's deputy minister for foreign Ukraine Si billion of aid we cannot say holding a referendum on the peninsula's taking place, which it has the forces to do economic relations, Serhiy Osyka, has this is ineffective and a sum of S5 billion future was not spelled out by Kyyiv. but which could trigger a larger conflict insisted that Russia inherited S10 billion is effective. No matter how big the cred– But, by allowing the Crimea to devel– and introduce direct presidential rule. in Ukrainian assets after the dissolution its are, they will not work if we do not op the attributes of statehood to such a Secondly, it could allow the referendum of the Soviet Union and has no right to have an efficient economy. So, the degree, the Ukrainian leadership, particu– to take place but label it "illegal" with no demand payments from Ukraine for the important factor is to have an economy larly President Leonid Kravchuk, have international legal force. The Kyyiv gas supplies. that works," Mr. Kravchuk said. boxed themselves into a corner. President deadline to the Crimean president runs Concluding his trip to the United Mr. Kravchuk said the process of de- Kravchuk has appeased the Crimean for– out only a few days before the threatened States, Mr. Kravchuk said Ukraine had nuclearization will also lift some eco– mer Communist leadership by giving referendum. found the right friend at the right time in nomic burdens and help facilitate the process of economic transformation. "When we eliminate all the nuclear weapons in Ukraine, we will be getting rid of financial obligations associated OKSANA INTERNATIONAL TRADE, INC. with them, and will open the doors for Western reform programs to come to 1111 East Elizabeth Avenue, Linden NJ 07036 Ukraine," said President Kravchuk. Tel: (908) 925 0717 о Fax: (908) 925 3724 Шоп - Fri 9-6Pm. Sat 10-ЗРт "But," he emphasized, "1 would like Ks s to clearly state that the process of nuclear PACKAGES то UKRAlNE", RUSSlA ^ ^"^ disarmament in Ukraine is not directly y linked with economic reforms in Ukraine. We have always treated this BlELORUSSlA, POLAND, LlTHUANlA, problem in relation to security guaran– tees, so when we talk about the linkage, we mean the probable consequences of уд^ LATVIA AND SLOVAKIA. the processes. "Now that the process of disarma– І пбШїї By Boat, By Air-Plainef ment has begun, we think everything should be done for it to continue; we JHf By Super-Express", should be assisted so that we can fulfill our commitments," he concluded. ШЛь By Ultra-Express 'Certain restrictions apply The 60-year-old former Communist Free package Pick Up available anywhere in Continental USA. Packaues should weigh at least 40 pounds, ideology chief told reporters that he feared Ukraine may have a power vacuum if you have a package^and wish to take advantage of this service call our РІСК UP SERviCE and tell us І on its hands, if voters do not come out to the weight and we will schedule раскаце pick up: 1 800 965 -7262 (For packages to Ukraine A Slovakia) elect a new Parliament in the spring. "it is difficult to say whether or not WE OFFER FOOD PACKAGES W1TH PRODUCTS FROM AMER1CAN STORES presidential elections will take place because the situation in Ukraine is very A R GIANT G В difficult, it is aggravated because of the Canned Ham 6 Lb 100 Lb 3Lb decrease of gas supplies and i'm not sure Flour 25 Lb Flour 25 Lb Farina Danish Cookies Hard Salami 3 Lb 50 Lb 2.5 Lb how this will be treated by the popu– Sugar 20 Lb Sugar 25 Lb Buckwheat Peanut Butter Corned Beef 3 Lb 20 Lb 1.5 Lb Rice 20 Lb Oil lGal Rice Chocolate Syrup lace," said President Kravchuk. Chicken Sausages 1 Lb 25 Lb 2 Lb Macaroni 5 Lb Canned Ham 7 Lb Sugar Powdered Sugar When he returned to Kyyiv, he said Canned Sardines 3 Lb 25 Lb 2 Lb Canned Ham 2 Lb Corned Beef 4 Lb Flour Dry Cream that the gas shortage could interfere with Chicken Soup 12724 p lGal 2 Lb Total Weight 75 Lb Crisco 6 Lb vegetable Oil Raisins the elections. Macaroni 7.5 Lb 1.5 Lb Macaroni 6 Lb 5 Lb Canned Meat Tea in a March 9 report from Reuters in vegetable Oil 6 Lb 2.5 Lb Tea 08 Oz lGal Crisco Coffee $ 108.00 Crisco 08 Oz lLb Kyyiv, Ukraine's former prime minister, Coffee 08 Oz 6 Lb Coffee Sunsweet Prunes Canned Peas 08 Oz lLb Leonid Kuchma, who is currently rated Chocolate 5 Pcs 4 Lb Tea Bubble Gum Black Pepper 250 Lb 24 Lb Ukraine's most popular politician, said Total weight 93 Lb lLb Total weight Total Weight N Rice 20 Lb the current gas situation points to the Luncheon Meat 4 Lb S164, 00 Mustard 1.5 Lb government's inability to "solve even Canned Sardines 3 Lb S 280.00 S 82.00 Olives lLb Dry Milk 2 Lb the issue of fuel payments." Ketchup 2 Lb vegetable Oil 1 Gal D S M "This is not pressure from Russia, it Luncheon Meat 12 Oz Chicken Boulion 13 Oz Buckwheat Canned Ham 3Lb 50 Lb Luncheon Meat 7.5 Lb just testifies to the collapse of the Kyyiv Canned Sardines lLb Dry Milk 2 Lb Hard Cheese Macaroni 6 Lb 5 Lb Canned Sardines 3 Lb leadership," he said. Canned Ham lLb Chocolate Syrup 1.5 Lb Rice Rice 20 Lb 20 Lb Canned Ham 3 Lb vyacheslav Chornovil, the head of Corned Beef 12 oz Raisins 2 Lb vegetable Oil і Gal Total Weight 53 Lb Corned Beef 3 Lb Rukh, told Reuters that the cut-off was Canned Peas lLb Coffee 2.5 Lb Canned Meat 7.5 Lb Hard Salami lLb Chicken Sausages 1 Lb "direct aid for those trying to paste S105.00 Cocoa 1 Lb Crisco 6Lb Rice 31b Hard Salami 3 Lb together a union with Russia and limit Tea 1 Lb Coffee 08 Oz Macaroni 5 1b Chicken Soup 12724 pi Ukraine's sovereignty." x Powdered Sugar 2 Lb Tea 08 Oz Flour ^ 50 Lb Mustard 1.5 Lb Oil lQt Peanut Butter 2.5 Lb Total Weight Despite the uncertainty of elections 50 Lb 108 Lb Total Weight 32 Lb Sugar Dry Milk 2 Lb Bubble Gum 1 Lb taking place this spring, one of the last Rice 20 Lb JJtttiOS 195.00 Coffee 08 Oz Danish Cookies 3 Lb S 99.00 questions posed to President Kravchuk Macaroni 5 Lb Cocoa 08 Oz Total Weight 105 Lb prior to his departure for Kyyiv, con– Ham 3Lb Tea 10 Oz We Accept All Major Credit Cards cerned his vision of the next Parliament. Luncheon Meat 5712 Oz Total Weight 24 Lb S 248.00 Corned Beef 5712 Oz "Will it be a nomeklatura, or a democratic Coffee 8 0z S 88.00 parliament?" asked a journalist. Tea 100 pcs Mr. Kravchuk responded that the peo– Total Weight 147 Lb ple will vote for personalities — individu– als, not parties. "But, 1 don't distinguish 5192.00 by those categories," he added. "1 think ^or AH information^ you have to distinguish between the smart and the not so smart," he concluded. No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 21

FOCUUS dinner to benefit Planning a trip to Ukrainian studies at Columbia scope tRaoeL toe 201 378 8998 or 800 242 7267 UKRAINE? NEW YORK - Arrangements for the support from both individuals and orga– ROME7LOURDES7ElTlMA Personalized fund-raising dinner organized by Friends nizations. The Ukrainian National May 14 to 25 of Columbia University Ukrainian Association led the way with a S5,000 12 day All inclusive tour Travel Service at Studies (FOCUUS) to take place on donation, and individual contributions Saturday, March 26, to support the have been coming in from as far away as H– Burgos and Salamanca Reasonable Rates expansion of Columbia's Ukrainian stud– California. Escort: Christine Kowcz ies into politics, history, language and lit– The dinner will be held in the Rotunda DEADLlNE March 15,94 erature are proceeding on schedule. The of the Low Library on the Columbia Register 10 - get 1 FREE ^lSAS'HOTELS'MEALS' featured speaker will be the distinguished campus at West 116th Street and 'TRANSFERS-GUIDES' scholar and writer Robert Conquest, cur– Broadway in Manhattan. The wine recep– 'A1R TICKETS' rently in. residence at the Hoover tion begins at 7 p.m., and dinner will be 'RAIL TICKETS' institution in Stanford, Calif. One of his served at 8 p.m. Dress is evening attire. many books is "The Harvest of Sorrow," Advance reservations are required; FLOWERS 'CARS WITH DRIVERS' the pre-eminent English-language study call (908) 665-8925. Attendance requires 'INTERPRETERS' of the terror famine of 1932-1933. a minimum contribution of 3100 for 'SIGHTSEEING' The event has garnered broad-based adults and S60 for students. Delivered in Ukraine LANDMARK, LTD toll free (800) 832-1789 Development of friendship... 1-800-832-1789 DC7MDA7A (703) 941-6180 Landmark, Ltd. (Continued from page 10) fax (703) 941-7587 the area of science and technology. The conclusion of a bilateral Science and Technology Agreement will help formalize government-to-government cooperation in this area, in addition, the U.S. and Ukrainian governments agree to establish a special Joint Commission to facilitate cooperation in high technology and scientific research and devel– CUT THE COST opment. The two governments agree to cooperate in the field of outer space and to hold YEVSHAN Educational Books - Compact disks - videos-Cassettes OF YOUR STAY lN KYYiv early meetings of experts to consider specific issues and areas of cooperation in this field. "Learn Conversational Ukrainian Language tapes vol. 2" - NEW NEWLY RENOvATED, FULLY EQUlP– The two leaders continue to place the highest priority on the success of political and "Everyday Ukrainian" Language tapes - NEW PED APARTMENTS, CENTER OF KYYiv "Ukrainian Computer fonts - MSDOS a MAC" - CALL PHONE, TV, AIRPORT PICK-UP economic reform in Ukraine. The United States will provide up to S350 million in "Ukraine the Land Д its People - video" - BEST SELLER S200-2257WEEK FOR 2-3 PEOPLE bilateral economic assistance in Fiscal Year 1994 to support Ukraine's transition to a Call for our free Catalog market-oriented economy and a democratic society. The United States and Ukraine ІЛСАЛУ^СО also agree that international financial institutions, particularly the 1MF and the 1BRD, 1-800-265-9858 REA1ESTATC SERviCCS have an essential role to play in providing financial resources to facilitate Ukraine's VISA-MASTER CARD-AMEX ACCEPTED TEL: (714) 523-3969 FAX (514) 630-9960 FAX: (714) 739-7106 transition to a market economy. The United States encourages Ukraine to work closely BOX 325, BEACONSF1ELD, QUEBEC with the 1MF and the 1BRD in implementing a program of bold economic reforms. The CANADA, H9W 5T8 United States, for its part, is prepared to exercise leadership within the G-7 to mobilize additional, multilateral assistance to support a comprehensive reform program. Tax Help! Bill Pidhirny, C.P.A. (203) 656-2334 individual, Corp., A Partnership Ukrainian Lady from Kyyiv Personal Service Year Round Economic, commercial cooperation... Weekends 8t Evenings Conservatory of Music Teacher, Choir Conductor, CT, NYC, Westchester fc Northern NJ (Continued from page 11) Children's Ensemble Director with two ogy cooperation. With the October 25, 1993, signing of a protocol for a Science and musically Gifted Performing Daughters - ages 16 and 9 Technology Center in Kyyiv, both sides place a priority on getting this center opera– wishes to work in U.S.A. or Canada tional as quickly as possible. The two governments agreed to cooperate in the field of for Children's Camp, Church, organization FOR SALE or LEASE outer space and to hold early meetings of experts to consider specific issues and areas or private individual(s) Deluxe Apartment in Kyyiv of cooperation in this field. for the months of June, July and August close to downtown; furnished; bedroom, in exchange for air fares, livingroom, kitchen, bath, in addition, the leaders agreed to establish a special Joint Commission to facilitate accommodations, meals ana" small honorarium foyer, enclosed balcony, security. cooperation in areas of high technology and scientific research and development. Contact Lubomir - weekdays - (604) 662-8686 For information call (905) 892-1874 Cooperation in Defense Conversion The United States and Ukraine recognize that defense conversion is a priority task for each country and that cooperation will enable each country to meet that task more efficiently and effectively. To advance this cooperation, the two countries have estab– lished a United States-Ukraine Committee on the Conversion of Ukraine. On January WESTARKA j) VESELKA, 5, U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Perry and Ukrainian Deputy Minister of :M ORCHESTRA Engineering, Military-industrial Complex and Conversion v. Pavylukov signed a Gifts икгшгейп HsKQicntits statement of principles governing the work of this committee. According to this state– Art, Books, Ceramics ment of principles, the committee will serve as a channel of communication between Jeweleiy, Newspapers Andy Czerny: (514) 678-7010 Music for all Records, Typewriters Tino Papa: (514) 374-6632 occasions the governments of the United States and Ukraine on the most important questions of Embroidery SuppHes cooperation in defense conversion. Packages to Ukraine Support for Ukrainian Reform The two leaders continue to place the highest priority on the success of political and economic reform in Ukraine. The United States will provide up to S350 million in economic assistance in Fiscal Year 1994 to support Ukraine's transition to a market- oriented economy and a democratic society. The United States extends this assistance with the understanding that full disbursement of this assistance will be contingent on Ukraine's proceeding with its process of reform, without which this assistance cannot GRAND !b^fT HOTEL be fully effective. The United States and Ukraine also agree that international financial institutions, INDIVIDUAL ЕШЗХЗЕІ GROUP particularly the 1MF and the 1BRD, have an essential role to play in helping Ukraine er erson create and implement a comprehensive reform program. The international financial фСС per person ф'?і-ь P P institutions can provide significant financial resources to support such a program. The УЧіі twjn room yvw t„,m room United States encourages Ukraine to work closely with the 1MF and the 1BRD in includes breakfast includes breakfast implementing a program of bold economic reforms. The United States, for its part, is І October 1 - March 31 І prepared to exercise leadership within the G-7 to mobilize additional, multilateral assistance to support a comprehensive reform program. with Both sides recognize that the extent of commercial and economic cooperation cur– KYW СДС 00 rently existing between the two countries is far below its potential. They agree that the Air Ukraine NY W"TW u, ^Агі principles and objectives elaborated in this statement are the best basis upon which to expand rapidly trade and investment. The United States and Ukraine acknowledge, however, that before the full potential of their trade and economic cooperation can be DIASPORA; realized, Ukraine must intensify adoption of a free-market system, including such ele– ^^: EMTERPR1SES. ІГчІС: ments as a dynamic private sector, the freeing of prices, and a fully convertible cur– rency. The United States and Ukraine agree to work together to achieve these goals PhiU: (215) 567-1328 NJ (2011731-1132 1-800-487-5324 and to continue a process of reform which will provide the basis for the future pros– perity of the Ukrainian people. 220 SOUTH 20TH STREET - PH1UDELPH1A, PA 19103 22 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11

34 Jackson Ave Oshawa, Ontario Canada, L1H 3C3 ІІШіІШІШіШіШ FOR MORE 1NFORMAT10N AND FREE цінних CATALOGUE PLEASE CONTACT OUR всіх моделей дарунків, AUTHOR1SED DEALER OR CALL TOLL FREE листів, бандеролей ^ SAMPLES OF THE MOST POPULAR FOOD PARCELS

Flour 11.0 lbs 1 Flour 110.0 lbs 1 Flour 55.0 lbs 1 Flour 6.6 lbs J Rice 11.0 lbs 1 Rice 55.0 lbs 1 Sugar 55.0 lbs 1 Sugar 6.6 lbs 1 Sugar 11.0 lbs 1 Buckwheat 44.0 lbs 1 Buckwheat 55.0 lbs 1 Rice 6.6 lbs 1 Buckwheat 11.0 lbs 1 Sugar 33.0 lbs 1 Rice 55.0 lbs 1 Buckwheat 6.6 lbs 1 Cream of wheat 11.0 lbs 1 Cream of wheat 22.0 lbs 1 Oil 1.3 gal 1 Oatmeal 6.6 lbs 1 Oatmeal 11.0 lbs 1 Oil 1.3 gal 1 Lard 2.2 lbs 1 Spaghetti 2.2 lbs 1 Spaghetti 2.2 lbs 1 Margarine 4.4 lbs 1 Smoked meat 4.4 lbs 1 Oil 0.26 gal 1 Oil 0.53 gal 1 Smoked meat 11.0 lbs 1 Price: Si 69 240 lbs j Lard 2.2 lbs І Lard 2.2 lbs 1 Price Si 78 290.0 lbs j Butter 1.1 lbs 1 Canned meat 1.32 lbs 1 Cheddar cheese 1.32 lbs 1 Price: S57 72 lbs 1 Powder milk 2.2 lbs 1 DELIVERY; Canned meat 2.0 lbs 1 in Ukraine: up to 220 lbs - $10, over 220 lbs 115 Salami 2.2 lbs 1 Ground coffee 0.55 lbs 1 Parcels can be composed from in Belarus: vp 220 lbs - 115, over 220 lbs І20 Tea bags 80 bags і single products without in Russia; up 220 lbs S20, over 220 lbs І25 Sweets 2 2lbs any restrictions. Price: 379 51.-2 lbs І 1 OVER І OO DIFFERENT PRODUCTS

. - u u– " " ' ' ' "'" ' ' " і ШШШШШШМШШШ 10. Canned ham lib. 58.78 32. Mayonnaise 21 oz S3.00 56. Ketchup 7oz S0.95 j 11. Canned beef steaks 1 lb. 57.85 33. Natural honey 2.2 lbs S5.34 67. Chocolate candies 1.1 lb. 54.97 1 1. Flour 11 lbs 54.40 12. Canned pork meat 1.321b. 55.80 34. Condensed milk 1.761b. 53.92 70. Chocolate with nuts 7oz S2.96 1 2. Rice 11 lbs S7.35 13. Corned beef 1.32 lbs S5.90 35. Powder milk 2.2 lbs 56.90 77. Wafers 7oz 52.43 і 3. Buckwheat 11 lbs S9.90 17. Canned sausages 30 oz 56.49 40. Cheddar cheese 11 oz 53.54 81. Nescafe instant coffee 3.5 oz 55.99 1 4. Cream of wheat 4.4 lbs Si.80 18. Salami 2.2 lbs Si 2.80 44. Real butter 1.1 lb. 53.18 83. Red Rose tea bags 80 bags 57.79 1 5. Pearl barley 11 lbs 55.40 20. Lard 2.2 lbs S5.95 45. Margarine 18oz 52.40 86. Apple juice 0.8 gal 54.99 1 6. Oat meal 11 lbs S7.45 22. Spaghetti 6.6 lbs S7.77 46. Sunflower oil 35 oz 52.45 100. Aspirin tablets 50 tab. 54.92 1 7. Sugar (white) 11 lbs 36.40 28. Green 1.761b. S2.70 55. Mustard 8.8 oz 50.95 101. Tylenol extra strength 30 tab. 56.75 1

"M1SU TRAVEL SERVICES TO UKRAINE AND OTHER COUNTRIES TRAVEL -ШШШКШЕІг m Kennedy Avenue Ш Hotels and car rentals in У каш Toronto, Ontario April 26 ЩШ ІЩ-ІЩШ W Ф !nviitions for visitors from У toe CANADA M6S 2X8 LVIV-IVANO^FR^^ Ф Air tickets delivered in Ukraine ^ Telegrams to Ukraine Price from tfffijl^ Tel: (416)762-1633 Ф УШт mmmm Fax: (416)762-9302 Prices are based on two people sharing a hotel room and they include Air, Hotels, Meals and Sight-seeing. FOR MORE lNFORMATlON CONTACT OUR LOCAL BREPRESENTATSVE No. 11 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 23

Ukrainian crossword by Tamara Stadnychenko Something to crow about! A new self-study course Everyday Ukrainian For the beginner — and those who want to brush up — this audio-cassette;' book course features practical Ukrainian useful for the business person or traveler. Developed by Dr. Zirka Derlycia, a teacher of Ukrainian for eighteen years, most recently at Hunter College, New York, the course emphasizes the spoken language and is the equivalent of two semesters of college Ukrainian. All recordings are by native speakers. П Everyday Ukrainian: 10 cassettes (10 hr.) and 342-page text, S195. Also available: П Ukraine: The Land and its People: 1 vHS cassette, S29.95. П Bandura—Ukrainianinstrumental Music: 1 cassette, S10.95. YOU MAY ORDER BY PHONE, FAX OR MA1L. Major credit cards accepted. Full three-week money-back guarantee. Call for a free copy of our56-page Whole World Language Catalog. We offer 264 courses in 91 languages. Our 22nd year. aupiQpqRum THE LANGUAGE SOURCE WWH The German Connection ^Room G249,96 Broad St.,Guilford, CT06437 1-800-243-1234 - Fax(203)453-977y Across Down 3. Place for Luftwaffe. 1. German only. 5. One of two Ukrainian volunteer 2. Lieutenant colonel Bizanz. detachments formed on German 4. German 1. territory on eve of WWH. 5. Kryvyi —. 7. Where 9 Down was established 6. One of two Ukrainian volunteer in 1949. detachments formed on German terri– 8. German but. tory on eve of WWH. 10. Commander of 6 Down. 7. Silesian training camp for Galicia 13. First name of 10 Across or 26 Down. Division. 15. Training camp for Galicia Division. 9. 0f Former Soldiers of смгіізвєм 16. Command of Galicia Division the First Ukrainian Division of the in captivity. Ukrainian National Army. 18, Military unit. 10. Commander of the Ukrainian 19. code. National Army. 20. Location of italian camp where mem– 11. Deutschland alles. bers of Galicia Division were interned. 12. German in front of. cfcu^" 21. German you (informal). 14. Country where Galicia Division 22. Prisons. surrendered to British. 23.Sieg . 16. Head of Ukrainian Central Committee KONTAKT, PREM1ERE UKRA1N1AN TELEviSlON 24. Third . who pressed for creation of the INVITES YOU AND YOUR FRIENDS 25. Mess . Galicia Division. TO JOIN THEM 27. Soldier after war. 17. German commander F.F. of Galicia FOR A 7 DAY BASH 30. By way of. Division. 31. Second president of 9 Down. 26. Former colonel of Sich Riflemen ABOARD THE UKRA1N1AN CRU1SE L1NER 32. Where Galicia Division suffered a who was commander of first ^GRUZIYA^ disastrous defeat. Ukrainian unit in German Wermacht. TOP UKRAINIAN ENTERTAINMENT 33. German Chief of Staff of Galicia 28. German three. MARCH 19-26, 1994 Division, Wolf Dietrich . 29. German knight. CHANCE TO W1N: UKRA1NE TOURS, 34. Captain Dmytro, Ukrainian liaison 30. Magazine published by 33 Across DNIPRO CRUISES, TICKETS TO UKRAINE AND CARIBBEAN, officer on staff of Galicia Division. (1950-74). DRAWING EVERY NIGHT 36. Es — mir leid. 31. Waechter, German governor 37. Gehen. of Galicia. A 38. German without. 33. Derogatory term for German soldier PR1CES FROM S725 39. German never. during WWL 'NOT INCLUDING AIR FARE 40. 14 Grenadier Division der SS, 34. internee of 20 Across. Galizische Nr 1. 35. German of, from. PORTS OF CALL: TAMPA, FL, COZUMEL, BEL1ZE AND HONDURAS certain deliveries. Cruise arrangements handled by Hamalia. Moscow gas talks... More than 90 percent of Russia's gas For information call: 1-800-HAMAL1A (Continued from page 2) exports to Germany, France and italy this method of payment from Ukraine, pass through Ukrainian pipelines, in the although it struck similar deals with past, about half of Russia's total energy Moldova and Belarus. Some Russian exports was earmarked for the Ukrainian officials suggested that property rights to market and the rest for an assortment of Ukrainian pipelines and oil installations Central, Eastern and Western European The ultimate gift for your relatives in UKRA1NE be transferred as a form of payment, an countries. Few are wholly dependent on option with which Russia has also con- Russian supplies. fronted Belarus. Reuters quoted an unidentified A further complication was the possi– Ukrainian official who said his country Tractors and bility that Russia would demand that did not need to steal supplies because it Ukraine pay fines of S500,000 a day had 3 billion cubic meters of natural gas in small farming levied by West European purchasers for reserve. The Reuters report also quoted a late delivery and shortfalls in its energy Gazprom functionary who said supplies ^ equipment supplies. Allegedly, siphoning from are only being reduced to Ukrainians, and pipelines running through Ukraine has that "this should not affect shipments to caused reductions of up to 25 percent of our Western partners." For product information, call Toll Free: 1 -800-354-3136 To subscribe: Call The Ukrainian Weekly's Subscription Department at (201) 434-0237, or send S20 (S10 if you are a member of the UNA) to The Ukrainian SEPCORP international, inc. Weekly, Subscription Department, 30 Montgomery St., Jersey City, NJ 07302. 25 Mountain Pass Road. Hopewell Junction. NY 12533 USA 24 THE UKRAINIAN WEEKLY SUNDAY, MARCH 13,1994 No. 11

Sunday, March 13 speakers. Dr. Bilash uses the whole lan– PREVIEW OF EVENTS guage approach together with second-lan– CAMBR1DGE, Mass.: The Ukrainian guage teaching concepts. Professionals Association of Boston is hold– workshop to be held at Northwest information, contact Natalie Plaskonos, The seminar will consist of an explanation of ing a lecture by Dr. Borys Gudziak, who will Presbyterian Church, 4300 Northside Drive (417)868-2017. the components of the program, as well as a speak on "Reconstructing the Clandestine at 10 a.m. (corner of West Conway, 174 mile demonstration of the supplementary materials Monday, March 21 Life of the Ukrainian Greek-Catholic south of Mt. Paran Road.) Fee of S25, that complement the program. The seminar is Church," to be held at Harvard Ukrainian includes supplies and lecture. To register, WAYNE, NJ.: William Paterson College, organized for teachers of Ukrainian as well as Research institute, 1583 Massachusetts Ave., call (404) 252-0797. Center for Continuing Education, jointly teachers of English as a second language. For 4 p.m. For additional information, call Nadia with the departments of history and political further information and seminar schedule, Sunday, March 20 Annese, (617) 729-7969. science present Dr. Simeon Appatov, chair, contact: UAPE Chicago Branch, 7921 S. Thursday, March 17 CH1CAGO: The New York-based Lidia department of modern ard contemporary his– Beacon Drive, Palos Heights, 1L. 60463, or, Krushelnytsky Ukrainian Stage Ensemble tory, Odessa Univeisity, who will give a lec– call irene Gajecky, (708) 361-8854, (708) EDMONTON: The Canadian institute of will stage Mykola Kulish's "Sonata ture titled "Ukraine and its Political 532-7300, ext. 194. Ukrainian Studies at the University of Pathetique." The performance, sponsored by Situation," to be held at the Student Center, Saturday, March 26 Alberta is hosting a series of short presenta– 1st Security Federal Savings Bank on the 203-4-5, 7-9 p.m. ?ee: S10; students, free. tions, followed by a discussion (in English), occasion of its 30th anniversary, will be held For further information, call (201) 595-2436. JOHNSON C1TY, N.Y.: St. John's on the topic "Ukraine Today and at Lane Technical High School Auditorium, Memorial Center is holding an Easter Bake Tomorrow." Featured speakers are: Bohdan Western Avenue and Addison Street, at 9 Tuesday, March 22 Sale, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. For advanced orders, Budzan, executive director, international p.m. Tickets are Si2, S10 and S8 and may NEW YORK: The Harriman institute at call (607) 729-3287. Renaissance Foundation, Kyyiv - "The be purchased in advance at 1st Security Columbia University is holding a lecture by international Renaissance Foundation and Saturday-Sunday, March 26-27 Federal, Selfreliance Credit Union, Delta Robert Maguire, professor of Russian stud– its Role in Promoting a Civil Society in imports, or, on the day of the performance, ies, Harriman institute, who will speak on CARNEG1E, Pa.: Ss. Peter and Paul Ukraine"; Mykhailo Molchanov, coordina– at the box office. For additional information, "inventing Russia: Nikolai Gogol and the Ukrainian Orthodox Church, Mansfield tor and chair, department of public adminis– call (312) 772-4500. Sources of Russian identity." The lecture Boulevard, is holding its 28th annual lration and management, institute of Public will be held in Room 1512, international Ukrainian Easter egg sale and book bazaar, Administration and Local Government, NEWARK, N.J.: The Newark Museum Affairs Building, 420 W. 118 St., noon-2 featuring an exhibit of over 1500 pysanky, Cabinet of Ministers, Kyyiv, - "The Social Arts Workshop is holding a class in p.m. to be held noon-3 p.m. For further informa– and Political Situation in Ukraine and its "Ukrainian Egg Painting" by Jane Pollack, tion, call (412) 276-0342. impact on inter-Ethnic Relations"; to be held at The Newark Museum, 49 Wednesday. March 23 Y'o!odymyr Piotrovsky, senior scientist, Washington St., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Fee: S50. Sunday, March 27 For further information, call (201) 596- PURCHASE, N.Y.: Works by sculptor Research and Design institute "Energostal," NEW YORK: The Chryzanta Gallery, 98 Kharkiv, member of Kharkiv City Council, 6607. Anya Farion ate included in the Annual Alumni Exhibition of Manhattanville Second Ave., will open an exhibit of oils chairman, of Kharkiv's Ecological Fund; YONKERS, N.Y.: Branch 30 of the and watercolors by Kyyivan artist valeriy "Ukraine's Ecological Problems: The College opening at Brownson Gallery, 2900 Ukrainian National Women's League of Purchase St., 5-7 p.m. The exhibit runs Skrypka at 1 p.m. Mr. Skrypka's works Kharkiv Region of Eastern Ukraine"; and America is sponsoring an exhibit and sale of show an original symbiosis of the classical Yuri Yevdokimov, senior scientist, Gas through April 9. Gallery hours: Monday- icons to be held at St. Michael's Ukrainian Friday, 9 30 a.m.-5 p.m.; Saturday, noon-4 and avant-garde styles illustrating the artist's Research institute of the Ukrainian Catholic Church, North Broadway and interpretations of human relationships. Mr. Academy of Sciences - "Macroeconomic p.m. For additional information, call (914) Shonnard Place, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. The exhibit 694-2200, ext. 331. Skrypka's works have previously been Problems and the Energy Sector in will be supplemented by a lecture and slide exhibited in Europe and Canada and most Ukraine." The presentations will take place presentation by art restorer ivan Mitsuk. For Friday-Saturday, March 25-26 recently at Bucknell University in in Room 141, Old Arts Building, at 3 p.m. additional information, call Nadia Cwiach, Pennsylvania. The exhibit runs through CH1CAGO: The Ukrainian Association of April. Gallery hours: Tuesday, noon-6 p.m.; Saturday, March 19 (914)949-7010. Professional Educators, Chicago Branch, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; and St. Nicholas Ridna Shkola are sponsor– NEW YORK: The Shevchenko Scientific CAMBR1DGE, Mass.: The Ukrainian Friday, noon-8 p.m.; Saturday, 1 1 a.m.-6 ing a teacher seminar workshop on the Society is holding a lecture by Olena Dutz– Professionals Association of Boston, p.m.; and Sunday, noon-4 p.m. For addition– NOYA language program Tor educators Feifer, doctoral candidate, chair of Ukrainian Harvard Ukrainian Research institute and al information, call (201) 763-9124. interested in all levels of Ukrainian language literature, department of Eastern-Slavic Harvard Ukrainian Students Association are sponsoring two slide representations featur– instruction. The semina- will be held in the philology, Jagellonian University, Krakow, WH1PPANY, NJ.: The Ukrainian National ing the photography of Tania D'Avignon, St. Nicholas School. The seminar will be who will address the topic "Ukrainian Women's League of America Branch 61 is "Chornobyl Legacy - The Heart Break conducted by Dr Olenka Bilash of the Literary Activity in Poland after World War holding its annual Easter Bazaar featuring Zone." in lieu of admission fee, donations of University of Alberta, who will be assisted 11." The lecture will be held at the society's homemade traditional Easter fare, along with multi-vitamins for children are requested. by Ann Biscoe and Daria Diakowsky of a display and sale of pysanky, egg-decorat– building, 63 Fourth Ave., at 5 p.m. These will be distributed to children affected Toronto. NOVA consists ol' new compre– ing kits, ceramics, books and tapes. The ATLANTA, Ga.: The Atlanta Chapter of by the Chornobyl accident. The event is hensive materials for leaching Ukrainian bazaar will be held at St. John's Ukrainian The Ukrainian National Women's League of being held at Sever Hall, Room 113, based on a new methodological approach Catholic Church hall, Route 10 and Jefferson America is sponsoring a pysanka-making Harvard University, at 3:30 p.m. For further designed to teach Ukrainkm to non-native Road, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. The public is invited. SAN FRANC1SCO: The Ukrainian Women's League of Northern California is sponsoring an Easter bake sale in the Ukrainian Catholic Church parish hall, 215 Silliman Street (corner j– glftf^ УКРАЇНСЬКЕ БЮРО of Silliman and Brussels), after divine liturgy. Orders for cheese paskas must CJfJT scope tRaoeL TDC Марійки Гельбіг be called in in advance by contacting Olena Bankston, (415) 883-6834. 1605 Springfield Ave, Maplewood NJ 07040 Thursday, March 31 201 378-8998 or 800 242-7267 or FAX 201 378-79Q3 TORONTO: The Chair of Ukrainian Studies, University of Toronto, is --^L– holding a lecture by Dr. Anna Makolkin, Center for Russian and East European Studies7victoria College, AIR ONLY to LVIV University of Toronto, on "The 'Gene SepSOct І AprWay Fund' in the Ukrainian Press: A Semiotic Analysis of Nationalism," to NEW YORK S 629, S 723 8001 be held at the Board Room, S 775 Multicultural History Society of CHICAGO S 725 tax incl S 900, Ontario, 43 Queen's Park Crescent E., A DREAM COME TRUE - BEST CONNECTlON TO LAW 4-6 p.m. EvERY MONDAY - START1NG APR1L 18th ADVANCE NOTICE Departing NEW YORK (JFK) 6:30pm - Arriving ЬУІУ next day at NOON Friday-Sunday, April 8-Ю

ТАМ MON NEW YORK 7 PRAGUE Czechoslovak Airlines 6:30pm708:40am NEXT DAY SLOATSBURG, N.Y.: The Sisters Servants of Mary immaculate are TUE PRAGUE і LVIV Czechoslovak Airlines 10:40am712:30 NOON holding a youth jamboree for girls НАЗАД MON Lviv 7 PRAGUE Czechoslovak Airlines 9:55am710:20am grade 7-10 and up to age 21 at St. MON PRAGUE 7 NEW YORK Czechoslovak Airlines 12:40pm74:00pm NYC ТІМЕ Mary's villa, 150 Sisters Servants Lane. Apart from an opportunity to make new friends, there will be a ivANO FRANKivSK CONNECTlON (includes): for an additional sm.oe per person songfest and various outdoor activi– v Direct transfer by Scope van from Lviv A1RPORT to ivANO FRANKivSK every Tuesday ties. Notification of participation: is ^ Upon arrival overnight at Deluxe ROXOLANA HOTEL including buffet breakfast (subject tc rcom availability) due by April 1. For additional infor– 9 Return transfer from ivANO FRANKivSK to Lviv A1RPORT day of departure for USA mation, call (914) 753-5100. SCGPEMECIAL - SPACE is швввшттш Share The Weekly A1R ONLYfro m JFK ш,го„, S550 Xo KYYIV with a colleague